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Why is the Whole World (Including Korea!) Obsessed with the World Cup, FIFA Drama?

Every four years, something magical happens. Earth temporarily pauses its regular schedule, billions of people glue their eyes to a screen, and a ...

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Cancer cases worldwide are expected to soar in the coming decades, a report finds. Here’s why. - The Washington Post

The World Health Organization tempered optimism about improvements in cancer treatment and said global health care inequities are driving more cases and deaths.

The Washington Post • Jul 8, 2026

Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley separate after less than 3 years of marriage - Page Six

Buzz around their relationship started when the Bleachers frontman attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding with his sister.

Page Six • Jul 8, 2026

Some evacuation orders and street closures remain as work continues on a NYC high-rise that buckled - AP News

Crews worked through the night to shore up a massive, under-construction apartment building in Manhattan after columns buckled and floors sagged, triggering widespread evacuations and street closures over concerns about a collapse. Mayor Zohran Mamdani confir…

Associated Press • Jul 8, 2026

Box Office: ‘Moana’ Could Be Headed for Choppy Waters - Variety

"Moana" might be heading for choppy waters at the box office.

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Cancer cases worldwide are expected to soar in the coming decades, a report finds. Here’s why. - The Washington Post

The World Health Organization tempered optimism about improvements in cancer treatment and said global health care inequities are driving more cases and deaths.

The Washington Post • Jul 8, 2026

World Cup power rankings: The 8 quarterfinalists, from title favorite to long shot - Yahoo Sports

After 96 games, the World Cup is down to eight teams, a mix of traditional powers, rising programs and recently reliable squads. Breaking down the octet …

Yahoo Entertainment • Jul 8, 2026

Carli Lloyd Calls Out Christian Pulisic For Comments on Injury After 2026 World Cup Exit - Bleacher Report

United States Women's National Soccer Team legend Carli Lloyd appeared to call out Christian Pulisic on Tuesday regarding comments he made after the United States Men's National Soccer Team fell 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on …

Bleacher Report • Jul 8, 2026

US-Belgium at World Cup is most-watched soccer telecast in US history at 30M viewers, Fox says - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

The U.S. game against Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup set another record as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history, Fox said after preliminary ratings came out Tuesday

Abcnews.com • Jul 8, 2026

Triumph to disaster: Egypt’s pride remains as they bow out of World Cup - Al Jazeera

Proud Egyptians celebrate their team’s historic run at the World Cup but blame bias for a heartbreaking exit.

Al Jazeera English • Jul 8, 2026

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