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Ronaldo has faced criticism after his performance in Portugal’s opening match at the FIFA World Cup.Published June 22, 2026June 22, 2026Portugal winger Francisco Conceição has insisted his team-mates feel no pressure to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo after the veteran superstar’s role in a lackluster World Cup opener came under scrutiny.Critics have questioned whether 41-year-old Ronaldo’s lack of mobility is having a negative impact on Portugal’s chances following a pedestrian 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listBut Conceição said on Sunday there was no doubt that players would feel forced to pass to…
APA Corporation’s Forties Alpha oil platform in the North Sea.Provided by: APA Co., Ltd.Oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump threatened new military action against Iran, raising concerns about the durability of a fragile interim peace agreement reached last week.President Trump also made the threat Sunday as Vice President J.D. Vance met with Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first round of talks under the interim agreement. The meeting was overshadowed by Iran’s announcement that it had once again closed off the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.International benchmark Brent crude oil futures…
Mumbai, India — Burning sandalwood thickens the air in a room that’s so exclusive only a vanishingly small number of people are allowed to enter. This is an agiary, a Zoroastrian place of worship for India’s Parsi community, where priests in white robes stoke a sacred flame around the clock and recite ancient Avestan prayers that have survived three millennia. I stand before that fire, head covered. Here, I am reminded of my Zoroastrian ancestors, who once ruled a vast Persian empire, but were forced from their homes during the Muslim conquest of Persia some 1,300 years ago. Parsis are their…
Kyle Busch’s wife shares what Father’s Day was like a month after his deathSamantha Bush pays tribute to her late husband Kyle Busch. A month after the NASCAR champion passed away at age 41, the lifestyle blogger penned an emotional tribute on Father’s Day, reflecting on how she and Kyle’s two children, Brexton, 11, and Lennix, 4, celebrated the holiday before his unexpected death. On June 21, Samantha posted a touching video montage of family memories on Instagram, writing, “It still feels surreal. I spent all night thinking about what today would be like for Kyle and the kids.” “The…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 18, 2026 in New York City, USA. Gina Moon | ReutersU.S. stock futures fell and oil prices rose on Sunday as Wall Street watched the latest developments in Iran war negotiations and awaited the release of closely watched inflation data by the Federal Reserve.S&P500 futures Although it fell by 0.4%, Nasdaq 100 futures It was down 0.6%. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average It fell by 183 points (0.4%).Oil prices rose against the backdrop of uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict. us West Texas…
Nathan Ngoy was sent off for bringing down Mehdi Taremi in a close Group G game after his first-half shot was ruled offside.Published June 21, 2026June 21, 2026Belgium were held to a goalless draw with Iran, reducing the Red Devils to 10 men in a frustrating encounter that saw them face the possibility of being eliminated in the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup appearance.An aging but star-studded line-up including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku were lucky to leave Los Angeles with a point on Sunday.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listBelgium dominated the ball, but…
Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 conference on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThere appears to be a political slant in the adoption of cryptocurrencies and a large gender disparity.Data shows that Republicans have embraced cryptocurrencies more aggressively than Democrats in recent years, consistent with President Donald Trump entering his second term in the White House and broadly supporting and engaging with the cryptocurrency industry. Approximately 22% of Republicans said they have invested in, traded, or used the following cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin or etherIn contrast, 17% of Democrats use cryptocurrencies,…
The seven-time women’s singles champion will return to a Grand Slam at Wimbledon six years after her last appearance.Published June 21, 2026June 21, 2026Serena Williams has been awarded a wildcard entry to the Wimbledon Women’s Singles Championship, paving the way for her return to Grand Slam competition.The All England Club announced on Sunday that the American tennis great, who returned to competition last month after a three-and-a-half year retirement, became the eighth and final player to earn a wildcard in the women’s singles category.Wildcards are handed out by tournament organizers to ranked players who are not allowed automatic entry, and…
SpaceX executives ring the closing bell on the Nasdaq market for its IPO debut on June 12, 2026. Adam Jeffrey | CNBC Following the astronomical success of SpaceX’s IPO (which raised $85.7 billion, valued the newly public company in the trillions, and made Elon Musk the world’s first billionaire), building AI data centers in space, which many skeptics still view as a pie-in-the-sky idea, is on the horizon. There’s good reason for skepticism, but as a result of SpaceX’s windfall, the concept could at least move in a more plausible direction. SpaceX has reliable and reusable Falcon rockets, and it…
When Beyoncé took the stage early in her career, she didn’t do it as Beyoncé. She became “Sasha Fierce,” an alter ego she created to deal with her nerves. The strategy behind it also works for the rest of us.As a therapist for nearly 25 years and author of The Mental Strength Playbook, I’ve seen smart, capable people suffocate under pressure. Even if I memorize the script, I still stumble on sales calls. Or you may have the best idea in the group, but remain silent in the meeting. No matter how talented and prepared you are, self-doubt can hold…