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US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

  • US demands Iran publicly pledge to halt attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz before Saturday negotiations
  • Iran privately told Trump advisers the attacks were a mistake caused by hardline factions, though insists its own shipping corridor is the legitimate safe route
  • Escalating tensions threaten a ceasefire agreement reached in June; high-level US delegation to lead talks in Oman

Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.

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Host claims WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert canceled interview as Caitlin Clark controversy mounts

  • WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert canceled a scheduled interview with sports radio host Dan Patrick at a golf tournament
  • The cancellation occurred amid ongoing controversy over rookie Caitlin Clark's playing time and role in the league
  • Republican lawmakers have publicly questioned the commissioner's handling of the star player

Dan Patrick says WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert canceled a scheduled interview after the league's PR staff told her not to appear on his show.

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Prosecutors seeking death penalty for deported illegal alien indicted in murder of sister-in-law

  • Bangladeshi national indicted for murder in Florida; previously deported, allegedly re-entered illegally
  • Prosecutors pursuing death penalty with DNA, ballistic evidence, and internet searches cited
  • Suspect reportedly fled to sanctuary city after alleged shooting of sister-in-law

Bangladeshi national Shahidul Islam, 44, allegedly killed his sister-in-law in Lake County, Florida, then fled to a sanctuary city after re-entering the U.S.

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US cyber agency CISA had to build its incident playbook during the incident, agency reveals

  • CISA lacked a prepared incident response playbook during a May breach where contractor exposed sensitive government access credentials
  • The agency had to develop response procedures in real-time rather than follow an established plan, and has since identified gaps in security researcher communication channels

CISA said it "missed" an opportunity to get ahead of the security incident by not creating a response plan ahead of time.

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3 Classic Rock Songs From 1974 That Sound Like the End of the Party

  • Music retrospective examines three 1974 rock compositions that evoke the atmosphere of social gatherings winding down
  • Features Marc Bolan's glam piece, Elton John's orchestral ballad (a major chart success), and Jackson Browne's soft rock track

Singer and guitarist Marc Bolan (1947 - 1977) performing with British glam rock group T-Rex, at The Apollo, Glasgow, 22nd January 1974. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) Some anthems and slow tunes just have that "end of the night" vibe. These classic rock songs from 1974 definitely sound…

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How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria

  • A fabricated government agency operated openly in Nigeria for over a year, securing nearly $1 million in the 2026 national budget with full bureaucratic approval
  • The entire operation was exposed as fraudulent, built on a forged appointment letter with a forged signature from the president's chief of staff

The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.

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Spain defeats Belgium in World Cup quarter-final as substitute goalkeeper’s error proves costly

  • Spain beat Belgium in World Cup quarter-final in Los Angeles, with substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens' error leading to Spain's winning goal
  • Lamine Yamal praised as influential player with analysts believing he has more to deliver for Spain
  • Late introduction of Belgium goalkeeper highlighted difficulties in game management and adjustment during knockout-stage football

Spain secured victory over Belgium in their World Cup quarter-final encounter held in Los Angeles, with the decisive goal stemming from a critical mistake by substitute Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens. The error highlig

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‘Star City’ Finale: Creators Explain Why They Couldn’t Resist Rewriting Their Own Alt-Space History by Going to Venus and Killing Off [SPOILER]

  • Star City Season 1 finale depicts Soviet cosmonauts defying authorities in a romantic climax
  • Episode reveals a successful Venus mission and features dramatic sacrifice at the Finnish border
  • Show received critical acclaim but remains unrenewed for Season 2 at Apple TV

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “The Wolves,” the Season 1 finale of “Star City,” now streaming on Apple TV. The Soviet Union took an unexpected leap into the history books, again, in the Season 1 finale of Apple TV’s “Star City,” which saw the cosmonaut program…

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Spain beat Belgium as late Merino strike seals World Cup semi-final spot

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  • Merino's late winner sends Spain into the World Cup semi-finals.
  • Substitute struck again after decisive goals against Germany and Portugal.
  • Courtois's injury proved costly as replacement Lammens fumbled the winner.

Spain reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Belgium, sealed by a late winner from substitute Mikel Merino. His intervention continued a remarkable pattern of decisive late goals, having previously struck in the closing stages against Germany at Euro 2024 and against…

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Sinner Advances to Wimbledon Final, Ends Djokovic’s Record-Breaking Quest

  • Sinner defeats Djokovic in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon final
  • Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title comes to an end
  • Defending champion Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the championship match

Defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner delivered a decisive straight-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the men's semi-final, effectively ending the Serbian champion's pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title. The d

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