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Electrical Storm Forces Shelter-in-Place Before Mexico-England World Cup Knockout

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  • An electrical storm disrupted England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico.
  • Fans at the Azteca Stadium were told to shelter in place.
  • The teams' arrival was delayed by the severe weather.

England and Mexico met in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on 5 July. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, entered the knockout tie hoping to emulate the country's 1966 World Cup-winning side. The fixture was scheduled…

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Historic Norwegian Upset: Haaland’s Late Double Eliminates Five-Time Champions Brazil

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  • Norway beat Brazil 2-1 to reach a first-ever World Cup quarter-final.
  • Haaland scored twice in the last 11 minutes.
  • Five-time champions Brazil are eliminated.

Norway produced one of the World Cup's biggest upsets by beating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 at New York New Jersey Stadium, securing the nation's first-ever quarter-final berth. The result saw the Nordic side eliminate a defending powerhouse and reach uncharted territory in their tournament history, thanks to a…

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Young Washington Surpasses Supergirl at Box Office, Signaling Shift in Audience Preferences

  • Young Washington opened with $20M+ to become the box office leader, beating Supergirl's second weekend
  • Supergirl collapsed 73–74% in its second weekend, raising questions about DC Studios' strategic direction
  • Angel Studios continues to demonstrate strong audience connection with values-driven storytelling outside mainstream franchises

Young Washington, a historical period film from Angel Studios, has emerged as this weekend's box office leader, outperforming DC Studios' Supergirl, which experienced a sharp 73–74% decline in its second weekend. The fil

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Australia Wins Seventh Women’s T20 World Cup Title with Dominant Victory over England at Lord’s

  • Australia beat England at Lord's to win a seventh T20 World Cup.
  • They chased down 151 with seven wickets to spare.
  • Beth Mooney top-scored with 64 in the final.

Australia has won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup for a seventh time, beating England in the final at Lord's to reaffirm their status as the dominant force in the women's game. Chasing England's total of 151, Australia reached their target with seven wickets to spare, controlling the…

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Eight Rescued After Seaplane Makes Hard Landing in Manhattan’s East River

  • Kodiak 100 seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in Manhattan's East River on Sunday morning
  • All eight passengers were rescued by fire department with two sustaining minor injuries
  • Aircraft was returning from the Hamptons when the incident occurred

A Kodiak 100 seaplane with eight passengers aboard made a hard landing in New York's East River on Sunday morning whilst returning from a trip to the Hamptons. The impact damaged the aircraft, which began to capsize in t

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Tom Holland Misinterpreted Nolan’s Technical Adjustments as Criticism on First ‘Odyssey’ Day

  • Tom Holland mistakenly thought Christopher Nolan disapproved of his performance after the director repeatedly called cut during his first day on 'The Odyssey'
  • The cuts were caused by IMAX camera limitations, not Holland's acting ability
  • Holland plays Telemachus in the epic blockbuster, premiering July 17

Tom Holland initially interpreted Christopher Nolan's repeated cutting during his first day filming "The Odyssey" as directorial dissatisfaction with his performance, fearing he was failing on set. In reality, the freque

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FIFA Suspends Balogun’s Ban: US Striker Cleared for Belgium Knockout as Trump Thanks Federation

  • FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, allowing the US striker to face Belgium in the World Cup last-16
  • President Trump publicly thanks FIFA for the decision; Belgium FA responds with surprise
  • Ruling gives the United States a tactical advantage in the knockout round

Folarin Balogun, the United States' striker, has been cleared to play in the World Cup last-16 match against Belgium after FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended his one-match suspension. Balogun had been issued a red c

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Prime Video’s Near-Perfect Fantasy Series Is So Good, It’s Saving an Entire Genre

  • Fantasy television has suffered from cancelled series and disappointing franchise conclusions, prompting concerns about the genre's viability
  • The Legend of Vox Machina's critical and audience success is credited with reversing the genre's recent decline
  • The show balances high-quality animation and humorous storytelling with mature characterisation and genuine dramatic stakes

The fantasy genre has had its ups and downs over the years, but Legend of Vox Machina has put it back on the upswing.

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