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July 19, 2026

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World Cup games today: A closer look at today’s schedule

July 19, 2026, 5:08 a.m. ET It’s the final day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After 39 days of incredible soccer, it comes down to Spain vs. Argentina to decide the champion. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey is the stage for this crowning moment in the sport’s history. Either Lionel Messi and Argentina will become the first back-to-back winners since Brazil in 1962 or Spain will lift the trophy for the second time in its history.  All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11:23 p.m. Final: Spain vs Argentina Time/TV: 3:00 PM

July 19, 2026

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Trump issues 11 pardons on eve of country’s Fourth of July celebrations | Donald Trump

Donald Trump on Friday issued pardons to 11 men – two convicted fraudsters and nine charged with having violated the federal Clean Air Act by disabling or otherwise modifying trucks’ emissions controls. Those executive pardons – coming amid US semiquincentennial celebrations blanketed in extreme heat exacerbated by greenhouse gas emissions – were among a broader wave of acts of clemency from Trump during his second presidency, chiefly for those he considers to be aligned with him. Among the pardon recipients was Adam Kidan, the president of a light industrial staffing company who had been sentenced to nearly six years in

July 19, 2026

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Trump says U.S. will win Iran war “one way or the other” as Tehran holds funeral for supreme leader

With the largely indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran entering a pause of at least a week for the funeral of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, some key questions about the talks remain unanswered.  Under the terms of the memorandum of understanding signed two weeks ago, both sides committed “to negotiating and achieving the final deal” to formally end the war in a “maximum 60 days, extendable with mutual consent.” But when exactly did the countdown begin, and how many days of actual talks can be counted?  “The Iranians seem to think the 60-day negotiating period started

July 19, 2026

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U.S. concludes 6th consecutive night of Iran strikes as battle continues over Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s government is preparing to impose environmental compensation fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, official state news agency IRNA said Thursday, citing the deputy head of the Iranian Environmental Protection Organization. Ahmadreza Lahijan-Zadeh said the proposed framework would require ships using the strategic waterway to contribute to the costs of repairing environmental damage in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. “The government has decided that the cost of compensating for environmental damage caused to the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman will be collected from services provided to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz,” Lahijan-Zadeh said,

July 19, 2026

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BREAKING: Connor Bedard Signs 5-Year, $15M AAV Extension with Blackhawks

Connor Bedard agrees to a 5-year, $15 million AAV extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, locking in the franchise cornerstone through 2030-31. The Chicago Blackhawks have secured their franchise cornerstone, agreeing to a five-year contract extension with star forward Connor Bedard at a $15 million average annual value, according to multiple reports. The deal locks in the 2023 No. 1 overall pick through the 2030-31 season. It represents one of the largest commitments the organization has made in recent years and signals a clear long-term commitment to building around Bedard. Bedard, who just completed his third NHL season, has quickly established

July 19, 2026

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Breaking: Iran-Israel-US Conflict Disrupts Gulf Aviation and Tourism

Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi remain connected, but passengers face rerouting, cancellations, and rapidly changing government advisories as Gulf airlines protect their global networks DUBAI/DOHA — Breaking News: Renewed military hostilities involving Iran, the United States and Israel are again putting Middle East aviation, tourism and international business travel under severe pressure, with air-defense activity, temporary airspace restrictions and rapidly changing flight schedules reported across the Gulf and Jordan. The latest escalation intensified after Iranian missiles and drones targeted locations associated with the United States in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, while the United States continued strikes against Iranian military and

July 18, 2026

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What is France’s biggest World Cup loss? Record-breaking loss on the cards

France were stunned by England in the first half of the World Cup third-placed playoff on Saturday, falling to a 4-0 deficit at halftime Goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and a brace from Bukayo Saka earned England a three-goal advantage and put France on course for a historic defeat. The biggest World Cup loss in the history of the France national team came in the semi-final in 1958, a 5-2 loss to eventual champions Brazil. A 17-year-old Pelé announced himself to the world with a hat-trick for Brazil. France will be eager to avoid an embarrassing loss in the

July 18, 2026

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Iran-U.S. diplomacy intensifies as Trump seeks ‘right answers,’ Tehran signals gaps ‘reduced’

A new burst of diplomatic action intensified Thursday in a push to break the deadlock between the United States and Iran. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Tehran was responding to Washington’s latest proposal, which had “reduced the gaps to some extent” between the two sides, the semiofficial ISNA news agency reported early Thursday. It said that a visit by Pakistan’s army chief was “aimed at reducing these gaps and reaching the point of officially announcing acceptance of the memorandum of understanding.” The report, which did not disclose any sourcing, came

July 18, 2026

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Pakistan: US–Iran agreement expected within 24 hours – Shafaq News

2026-06-13T13:08:42+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Islamabad The prospective US–Iran peace agreement will be electronically signed within the next 24 hours, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif noted on Saturday, asserting that the accord is “closer than ever.” Sharif indicated that Washington and Tehran have agreed on a framework that would end the three-month conflict in the Middle East, adding that technical-level discussions are expected to follow next week after the electronic signing. We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the

July 18, 2026

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What World Cup Hydration Breaks Tell Us About the Times We Live In

I’ve seen the consequences firsthand as a parent on the sidelines. Have you ever noticed the shimmering waves of heat rising off the turf? That’s a playing surface that could be 10 to 30 degrees hotter than the surrounding air. During an early-season heatwave this spring, my daughter’s lacrosse game went ahead, even though the school’s softball game was canceled. The temperature was 93 degrees, not including additional heat from turf or the effects of humidity. The team had one sub, no shade, and no additional water breaks. Research shows heat hurts cognitive performance, including reaction time and decision-making. What