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Rodri backs six Spaniards for Ballon d’Or — 2dLionel Messi is being backed by Argentina teammates for a record-extending Ballon d’Or, with his World Cup performance cited as a key argument. Rodri, meanwhile, named himself and five other Spanish players as deserving contenders, while leaving out leading nominees including Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane.

Trump, Rodríguez Discuss Venezuela Debt, Elections — 4dVenezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez is in New York for the UN General Assembly to advance debt restructuring, energy and mining deals, and post-earthquake reconstruction with IMF, IDB, and World Bank backing, while seeking to present the country as investable and attract financing. The United States, under the Trump administration, is coordinating talks with Rodríguez and international lenders to realign assets, rebuild key industries, and manage a debt estimated at $150-200 billion.

Clark Pushes Back On Reporter's Question About Reese Friendship — Sep 13, 2026After Team USA's 97-79 World Cup gold over France, Caitlin Clark told a reporter "We've always been friends. Don't try to do that," then returned to say "what the hell is wrong with you?"

Rachel Meyers The media should leave their friendship alone and let the players focus on future matchups in the league.

Springboks, All Blacks Set for Baltimore Series Decider — Sep 10, 2026The Springboks hold a 2-1 series lead heading into the final Test in Baltimore against the All Blacks, who must overturn the deficit to level the series and build momentum for the World Cup cycle. The U.S.-hosted clash marks a landmark for rugby in America with World Rugby backing and potential future fixtures, while analysts and former players highlight tactical factors and the importance of a strong start.

Dana Whitfield The All Blacks must start fast in Baltimore or the Springboks will seal the series and take real momentum into the World Cup cycle.

WHO Official Pushes Back on Criticism of Organization’s Handling of the Coronavirus OutbreakReporting — Apr 12, 2020The World Health Organization (WHO) is pushing back against allegations that it failed to inform the world about the coronavirus accurately. Several lawmakers and administration officials have accused the agency of…

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Study Finds 33-Fold Rise in BPC-157 Use Despite Limited Safety Data — Sep 15, 2026BPC-157, an unapproved peptide backed by RFK Jr. and often used with TB-500 as the “Wolverine stack,” is being consumed across a wide range of conditions in the gray market, with new-user numbers rising 33-fold from 2020 to 2026 and regulation still unresolved as the FDA weighs compounding despite safety concerns. Researchers warn that real-world use is hard to track, 1,039 documented patients exist, and there is no solid evidence that the peptide improves healing or pain, underscoring safety risks amid burgeoning popularity.

Team USA routs Czechia by 40, finishes group stage unbeaten — Sep 6, 2026Caitlin Clark continued to influence Team USA’s World Cup run, posting 9 points and a game-high 7 assists as the U.S. rolled Czechia and advanced to the knockout rounds, while the squad’s chemistry and depth are steadily developing. She also identified Breanna Stewart as the trusted final-shot option, spoke about handling a grueling back-to-back schedule, and shared a heartwarming moment signing a Marine flag during practice.

Sam Okafor Signing that Marine flag was a nice moment, good to see these stories get some attention beyond the box score.

G20 To Discuss Post-Pandemic World, Back Debt ReliefReporting — Nov 21, 2020Leaders of the 20 biggest world economies (G20) will debate this weekend how to deal with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic that has caused a global recession and how to manage the recovery once the coronavirus is…

US Likely to Back Call for Independent Evaluation of WHO’s Handling of Coronavirus: EnvoysReporting — May 18, 2020Health ministers from around the world are expected to call for an independent evaluation of the World Health Organization’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during a WHO meeting on Monday. Though they have opposing…

Europeans Discover Simple Luxury As They Descend On US For World Cup — Jun 27, 2026European soccer fans have descended on the United States for the World Cup in recent weeks, and many are discovering a simple American luxury that remains frustratingly elusive back home: reliable air conditioning. In…

Trump Appoints Rubio As Chair For In World Expo 2035 — Jan 23, 2026President Donald Trump has appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lead the charge in bringing the World Expo back to the United States for the first time since 1962 — and he wants Miami to host it. In a Thursday…

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Elon Musk Poised To Become World’s First Trillionaire After Shareholder Vote — Nov 7, 2025Tesla shareholders voted Thursday to approve an enormous compensation package that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. At Tesla’s Austin headquarters, investors backed Musk’s 12-step plan that ties his…

Trump Fires Back After Mattis Scorches Him: ‘World’s Most Overrated General’Reporting — Jun 4, 2020President Donald Trump is firing back after being lambasted by former U.S. Department of Defense Secretary James Mattis. On Wednesday night, Trump took to Twitter with a series of tweets in response to Mattis’ criticism…

Watch: Biden Suffers Back-to-Back Close Calls While Boarding Air Force One Despite Using Short StairsOpinion — Feb 21, 2024Watching the leader of the most powerful country in the free world fail to navigate a short flight of stairs should not be as painful as it is. Nor should it be such a regular occurrence. And yet, in the year of Our…

WHO Walks Back Remark That It Is ‘Very Rare’ for Asymptomatic Carriers to Spread COVID-19Reporting — Jun 9, 2020A World Health Organization official is walking back her remark after she suggested asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 cannot widely spread the virus easily. During a press conference on Monday, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove…

Could you pass as a prompt engineer?Quizie — QuizFifteen real prompting scenarios — pick the move an actual pro would make. The rank at the end is built for your bio.

Prince William Launches Nationwide Suicide Prevention Sports Toolkit — Sep 9, 2026Prince William has launched On Your Side, a sport-focused toolkit and awareness campaign to help individuals spot warning signs of suicide and offer timely support, with a focus on reaching men under 50 and coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day. The initiative is backed by the Royal Foundation and more than 70 organizations, including the FA, Premier League, and Team GB, and includes a promotional film and commitments from major sports bodies to implement the toolkit across levels of sport.

Derek Foss Sports bodies committing to this could save lives if they follow through with actual sessions for coaches.

UN warns world likely to overshoot 1.5°C, sees possible path back — Sep 2, 2026A group of UN-led assessments warn that the 1.5°C limit is increasingly likely to be breached in coming years, but still callable back down through a sustained overshoot-and-reduction pathway that combines rapid emission cuts with large-scale carbon removal. The consensus remains that while overshoot is not inevitable catastrophe, it will entail decades of heightened climate risks and requires urgent, bolder action across mitigation, adaptation, and governance to keep temperatures from rising further.

Tom Gallagher Betting on carbon removal tech that doesn't exist at scale yet feels like a plan built on hope, not engineering.

Dodgers World Series visit highlights historic repeat championship — Jul 23, 2026President Donald Trump welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers and star Shohei Ohtani to the White House to celebrate back-to-back World Series titles, praising the team as a premier global brand and lauding Ohtani as one of baseball’s greatest two-way players, comparing him to Babe Ruth. Attendance noted that Mookie Betts skipped the visit and that White House ceremonies with sports teams have occasionally sparked controversy over such invitations.

Iloski extends scoring streak as Union top Sounders — Jul 23, 2026The Philadelphia Union rode Milan Iloski’s scoring surge to back-to-back wins, including a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders and a 3-1 win against the New York Red Bulls after the World Cup break, with contributions from Indiana Vassilev and Neil Pierre. The Red Bulls game marked the club’s first win under interim coach Ryan Richter, highlighting a new momentum as fans returned from the World Cup pause.

Trump Could Finally Put An End To Iran-Backed Rebel Group Terrorizing World’s Busiest Shipping Lane — Mar 22, 2025President Donald Trump has a prime opportunity to finally end the threat the Houthi rebels in Yemen pose to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. The U.S. conducted precision strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen…

What You Need To Know About the Coronavirus Right NowReporting — Sep 2, 2020Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: White House slams “corrupt” WHO The White House pushed back on concerns expressed by the World Health Organization after a U.S. health official said a…

Birx Faults WHO and China for Delayed Coronavirus ResponseReporting — Apr 15, 2020Members of the White House coronavirus taskforce are blaming China and the World Health Organization (WHO) for a delayed response to the coronavirus outbreak. “You really have to go back and ask yourself, ‘Why wasn’t…

U.S. Democrats Back ‘Scapegoat’ WHO, as Trump Administration Keeps up AttacksReporting — Apr 23, 2020U.S. House of Representatives Democrats accused the Trump administration of trying to “scapegoat” the World Health Organization to distract from its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, and urged an immediate…

Hyundai builds data flywheel to catch Tesla in autonomous driving — Sep 13, 2026Hyundai Motor Group will roll out Nvidia-backed Level 2+/2++ driver-assistance systems from 2028, with full in-house Atria AI development pushed to 2029, as the company leans on data partnerships and external chips to accelerate deployment. The group is building a data flywheel around its 42dot unit, leveraging a fleet of more than 7 million annual vehicle sales to continuously collect real-world data, train AI with edge-case focus, and integrate improvements into vehicles, while pursuing broader autonomy milestones including a late-2020s pilot and safety-focused validation.

Tom Gallagher Their focus on safety validation before wider rollout is the right priority even if it means lagging Tesla on timelines.