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Belgium beat United States 4-1 after Fifa lifts Balogun ban
Belgium said a controversial Fifa decision to lift a ban on United States striker Folarin Balogun, taken shortly before their World Cup last-16 tie in Seattle, galvanised their squad, who went on to beat the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to reach the quarter-finals. The episode matters because it drew accusations of political interference in football, after…
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Yungblud draws support from SZA and Scott Ian after breakdown post
British artist Yungblud (Dominic Harrison) has received an outpouring of public support from fellow musicians and celebrities after posting an emotional message on Instagram about online criticism, industry scepticism and repeated accusations that he is an “industry plant”. The post matters because it highlights the mental-health pressures faced by fast-rising artists and drew high-profile solidarity…
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Maytag appliance discounts explained, from outlet markdowns to professional offers
This WIRED article, written by Gear team staff writer Matthew Korfhage, is a shopping guide explaining how to save money on Maytag home appliances rather than a news report. It matters mainly to consumers looking to buy dishwashers, washers, dryers, refrigerators or ovens, setting out the various routes to a discount on a brand it…
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British sensible-headline time
This WIRED article is a promotional guide rather than a news report, rounding up the various discounts and money-saving offers available at the US retailer Target as of July 2026. It matters chiefly to shoppers looking to cut costs, explaining how Target’s loyalty scheme and financial products can unlock savings on everyday and seasonal purchases.…
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Sign up to Adidas adiClub membership for 15% welcome discount
This WIRED article is a promotional guide, not a news report, rounding up the various ways shoppers can save money on Adidas products as of July 2026. It matters chiefly to consumers looking for discounts on the brand’s popular trainers, apparel and accessories, and it highlights that the headline offer is a 15% discount available…
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Wreckers begin demolition of former Sheffield pub amid social facilities concerns
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The Cherry Orchard
Oscar-winning actor Helen Hunt is making her Royal Shakespeare Company debut in a new version of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard in Stratford-upon-Avon, playing the aristocratic matriarch Madame Ranevskaya. She stars alongside Kenneth Branagh and Bill Pullman, a notable moment given her long admiration of the RSC’s work and of Branagh in particular, whose Henry V…
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Belgium respond to Balogun red card row after World Cup win over USA
The victorious Belgium team mainly let their skills do the talking at the World Cup after a day of red card suspension controversy, a failed appeal, and the unsurprising intervention of Donald Trump. For some, the 4-1 win Monday over Christian Pulisic and Team USA in Seattle, WA would have said it all. Not for…
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Belgium cruise past United States to face Spain in quarter-final
Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.
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Samsung forecasts 1,800% profit surge as AI fuels South Korean memory chip boom
South Korean memory chip manufacturers are experiencing unprecedented financial growth as artificial intelligence infrastructure deployment accelerates globally. Samsung Electronics forecasts operating profits will surge