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• World Cup overreactions: Takeaways now that all 48

  18-06-2026 14:40 via article.wn.com
  All 48 teams in the World Cup have played exactly one game, so let's react -- or, because it's such a small sample size -- overreact. ......
  
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• Comedian Carlos Mencia arrested on 12 felony tax charges

  19-06-2026 01:26 via independent.co.uk
  
  LA County District Attorney called Menciaia‘one of California’s biggest tax scofflaws’
  
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• World Cup: Manzambi double helps Swiss crush Bosnia 4-1

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  Switzerland found the keys to break down a resolute Bosnia and Herzegovina defence with four late goals in a 4-1 win thanks to a brace from Johan Manzambi and further strikes from fellow substitute Ruben Vargas and captain Granit Xhaka with a penalty.Play and predict your Fifa World Cup 2026 champion here Bosnia, who had repelled all of Switzerland's attacks until the 74th minute in the Group B clash, finally cracked and allowed 20-year-old Manzambito net the first of his two goals just three mi
  
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• With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  The business jet barreled cockeyed down the dark highway, knocking down one light pole after another, an orange glow of sparks trailing it. From a distance, Ivan Franco thought it must be a car. But as he approached in his tow truck, he saw it was a plane — broken in half, its fuselage resting on its side, bright fire beginning to rise above. He stopped and rifled through the rescue kit his company keeps in the truck, grabbing a sledgehammer as well as three fire extinguishers, which he ha
  
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• Where to Eat and Drink Around Portland for the FIFA World Cup

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  It’s officially soccer season in North America, as the FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11 for a month of highly anticipated matches across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. And what better place to celebrate this once-in-every-four-years event than Portland, AKA Soccer City? Even for those who aren’t big soccer fans, it’s hard not to be stirred up by all the football fervor thanks to Portland’s vibrant soccer community and the fact that Rose City is a regional neig
  
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• What to know about Cuba\u2019s economic measures aimed at opening up the island\u2019s economy

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  Cuba’s Communist Party approved unprecedented free-market measures....
  
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• What happened to Tay Keith? BlocBoy JB's post on producer sparks death rumors; what we know

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
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• Waymo recalls about 3,900 robotaxis after some drove into freeway construction zones

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis to fix a software issue that caused some vehicles to enter active freeway construction zones and continue driving at speed, according to recall notices filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects Waymo’s 5th-generation automated driving system (ADS), and NHTSA...
  
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• Watch: Arsenal and Man United target steals the show with outrageous volley and two-goal masterclass

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  Reported Arsenal transfer target Johan Manzambi stole the show for Switzerland last night, firing a sensational late brace to help his country secure a commanding 4-1 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 20-year-old midfielder completely turned the match on its head after being introduced from the substitutes’ bench, solidifying his reputation as one of Europe’s most electric young prospects. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES &nd
  
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• U.S. stocks close higher as U.S.-Iran peace deal takes effect

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  NEW YORK, June 18 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended higher on Thursday as investors welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.14 percent to 51,564.7. The S&P 500 added 1.08 percent to 7,500.58. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 1.91 percent to 26,517.93. Six of the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors closed lower, with energy and financials leading the...
  
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• US Open starts on soft Shinnecock with strong wind. Sam Stevens takes the early lead

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Shinnecock Hills has never looked like this for a U.S. Open, not with such receptive greens and putting surfaces slow enough to keep shots from rolling off the edges and down the slopes. About the only familiarity Thursday was the scoring, kept in check by a strong wind that finally shooed away the fog and gave Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and the rest all they could handle. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read
  
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• US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel, as the tentative agreement to end the war took effect. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance announced that he may postpone a trip to Switzerland that had been planned for Friday and included a ceremonial signing of the deal. And a Trump administration envoy told U.S. lawmakers in a private briefing that Iran
  
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• US confirms lifting of the blockade of Iranian ports after peace deal kicks in

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
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• UN report says government forces led child war abuses in 2024

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  UN report says government forces led child war abuses in 2024 ......
  
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• Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge explosions shake refinery

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  MOSCOW--The blast was so powerful that the huge disc-shaped lid of an oil storage tank was launched into the sky over Moscow like a frisbee. Evading Russian air defences, Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in southeast Moscow on Thursday for the second time in three days, igniting a fierce blaze that spewed out clouds of black smoke. The attacks are part of a wider Ukrainian campaign to cripple the oil industry whose revenues finance Russia's war effort. But by striking with apparent impuni
  
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• Thursday\u2019s attack at the airport in Niger\u2019s capital left 11 soldiers and 2 civilians dead, ...

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Thursday’s attack at the airport...
  
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• The Most Flawless Open-World Games Of This Generation

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  The open-world genre has often served as something of a benchmark for how far...
  
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• The Latest: Iran to invite watchdog inspection of nuclear sites, Trump envoy tells US lawmakers

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  Iran will invite the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog to inspect its nuclear sites and begin identifying the locations of Tehran’s enriched material, President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff told U.S. lawmakers in a private briefing Thursday, according to two people familiar with the call. Earlier in the day, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba endorsed direct negotiations with the U.S. in his first public response to the deal reached between the two countries. × Thi
  
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• Tay Keith cause of death: Police say ‘no foul play’ as producer's body is found ...

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
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• Switzerland’s late surge overwhelms Bosnia and Herzegovina after Muharemovic red card

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  The hype around Johan Manzambi will only heighten after his star turn from the substitutes’ bench helped Switzerland out of a hole and got their tournament truly up and running. The 20-year-old managed to excel for Freiburg in their comprehensive Europa League final defeat against Aston Villa last...
  
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• Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  Major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement to end their war, maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence said Thursday. In a media briefing, Richard Meade, editor in chief of Lloyd’s List, said for the first time in 110 days, ships owned by major companies were crossing the strait after effectively being marooned there since February. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for
  
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• Prosecutors are dismissing Arizona\u2019s fake elector case after losing appeal, vow to seek new indictment ...

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  PHOENIX (AP) — Prosecutors are dismissing Arizona’s...
  
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• Paint already peeling after Trump-ordered spruce-up of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  The paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting ‌Pool on Thursday was peeling away from the bottom and into the algae-tinted water, less than two weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the job's completion. ......
  
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• Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy as three former presidents joined him on stage in an extraordinary event featuring politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures. “I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is and remind us what we can achieve when we embrace our shared responsibilities as citizens,”
  
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• New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen's death

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — A teenager from India who was killed when a Central Park carriage horse bolted from its driver was on a family trip celebrating his high school graduation and died trying to save his mother. Romanch Mahajan, 18, jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan, told The New York Times. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in yo
  
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• Nearly 160 sick with flu at US air force base after Hegseth ends mandatory vaccines

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  Reports say Texas recruits ill from outbreak, which comes weeks after defense secretary made flu vaccine optional...
  
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• JD Vance says Israel is isolated amid US-Iran ceasefire rift

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  JD Vance says Israel is isolated amid US-Iran ceasefire rift ......
  
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• Is Capital One app down? Thousands report 'rate limit exceeded' error amid outage

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  Capital One customers...
  
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• IN PHOTOS | FIFA World Cup: Canada vs. Qatar

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  After a draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Canada's opening match at FIFA World Cup, Canada plays Qatar in a group stage match at BC Place Vancouver on Thursday. Check out the fan excitement and game action. ......
  
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• Former President Barack Obama hopes his newly opened center will affirm 'how precious our democracy ...

  19-06-2026 01:23 via article.wn.com
  CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama hopes his...
  
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