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Ninety-six games in the books, just eight more matches to come. FIFA World Cup 2026 has lived up to its billing as the biggest of all time, and may yet end up in the conversation as the best tournament, too.We’re down to the final eight nations with hopes of winning the trophy – four of them for the first time – while the other four are aiming to write a new glorious chapter in their football history.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listBut now the last 16 and the first rest day of the competition are out of the…

Currency dealers monitor exchange rates as the Korean Standard Stock Price Index (KOSPI) is displayed on an electronic screen (above) in the foreign exchange dealing room at Hana Bank’s main branch in Seoul on June 23, 2026. Jade Gao | AFP | Getty ImagesKorean stock benchmark, KospiThe world’s most-watched stock market has plunged into bearish territory within weeks, underscoring how averse investors are to artificial intelligence initiatives and highlighting concentration risks.The Kospi fell more than 5% on Wednesday, leaving it 20% below its all-time high on June 19, according to LSEG data. The stock closed slightly higher on Thursday amid…

December 31, 2024: Baldoni, Wayfarer and others sue The New York TimesBaldoni, Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, Nathan, TAG, Abel, RWA Communications, Wallace and Street Relations filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times on December 31st. The lawsuit, obtained by E!, accuses The New York Times of defamation, false and minor invasion of privacy, promise fraud, and breach of implied contract for an article about a retaliatory smear campaign the plaintiffs allegedly waged against Lively after she raised concerns about alleged misconduct on set. The plaintiffs denied the accusations, saying the report was “false” and based on Lively’s CRD…

Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Indian IT services giant Infosys, will now serve as general partner of Fundamentum Partnership, the venture capital firm he co-founded nearly a decade ago. Nairkhani (pictured above) will step down from his role as Fundamentum launches its third fund, which aims to raise about $200 million. He will become the fund’s anchor investor and continue to advise the company and guide its portfolio companies, co-founder Sanjeev Agarwal told TechCrunch. Agarwal described the shift as “purely in title” and said Nairkani will continue to advise the company, mentor founders of portfolio companies and provide strategic guidance. “He…

On January 26, 2024, the SK Hynix flag (R) and the Korean national flag (L) fly outside the Bundang office in Seongnam City. Jung Young Jae | AFP | Getty ImagesUS investors have a new way to capitalize on the memory boom. SK HynixSouth Korea’s second most valuable company after Samsung, is scheduled to begin trading on the Nasdaq on Friday. The market debut, which coincides with the company’s major expansion plans in the U.S., comes after the stock price has increased more than sevenfold over the past year, pushing SK Hynix’s market capitalization to around $1 trillion. Many Americans…

A fire broke out at a shoe factory in southeastern China on Thursday, leaving people dead and injured as firefighters battled to extinguish it and rescue people trapped inside, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The fire broke out around noon on Thursday (4pm Japan time) in Jinjiang city, Fujian province, with several people trapped on the roof, CCTV reported. It was not immediately clear how many people were killed or injured. CCTV footage showed flames engulfing the high-rise factory and thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Smoke billowed around them and several people who appeared to be trapped by the…

‘Little House on the Prairie’ Cast Shares Key Ways the Show Stayed True to the Original StoryThere’s nothing like a little reboot.Fifty-two years after Little House on the Prairie first premiered, a new film will premiere on Netflix on July 9th. The OG show, based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books, aired from 1974 to 1983 and followed her life on the American frontier with her family, which included father Charles Ingalls, mother Caroline Ingalls, and sisters Mary Ingalls and Carrie Ingalls. And if you like these stories, the revival’s cast wants you to jump on board with this version, too.…

England take on India in the women’s Test at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, the first of its kind at this venue.Published July 9, 2026July 9, 2026England will take on India in a four-day match at the ‘home of cricket’ starting Friday, 142 years after the first men’s match was held, and Lord’s will finally host a women’s Test.”It’s really dizzying to think that this is just the first Test match (for women) here at Lord’s,” India coach Amol Muzumdar said.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list“This is a great opportunity and we are looking forward to it.”The match…

Sen. Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky, on the Senate Subway at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington, D.C., USA. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday asked Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office to provide an update on the senator’s health, adding to public pressure for more information after the 84-year-old senator remains hospitalized for more than three weeks.”In recent weeks, Kentuckians have become increasingly concerned about Sen. McConnell’s health and well-being,” Beshear, a Democrat, said in a statement. “As governor, and as a fellow public servant who understands our commitment…

Pierluigi Collina said such allegations of bias could lead to threats against referees and their families.Published July 9, 2026July 9, 2026FIFA referee president Pierluigi Collina has defended the refereeing of Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, denying allegations of bias and saying match officials operated with complete independence.In an interview posted on FIFA’s website on Thursday, Colina said criticism of referees is part of soccer, but criticized the referee’s integrity after Egypt complained about his officiating after the defeat.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of list”With so many matches being played in a…