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Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF Alyssa Thompson marked her return to the USWNT in absolute style. The 19-year-old forward—who was left off the roster for this summer’s Olympics and last played for the United States women on Dec. 5, 2023—scored an absolute stunner of a goal on Thursday during the Americans’ 3-1 win over […]
Thirty-one years after Stacey Williams says she was groped by Donald Trump while Jeffrey Epstein watched, the 56-year-old writer, consultant and former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model went public this week with her allegation. Williams, 56, told her story on a “Survivors for Kamala” Zoom call Monday night that was open to the public and that […]
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at deadly Israeli operations in Lebanon, efforts to counter terror threats in Turkey and Sri Lanka, and a G-7 loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. Preventing a Protracted War An Israeli strike killed three Lebanese soldiers on Thursday while they were reportedly trying to evacuate wounded […]
Older and younger generations may not share a lot of favorites, but a new survey of 9,000 shoppers shows they do have some things in common. Gen Z and boomers might not have a lot in common, but guess what? They both love Kohl’s. Source link
I’ve never been so scared of a confectionary. Look, I just came here for the coffee. Really. Source link
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s SitRep. Here’s what’s on tap for the day: The outgoing chief of Interpol issues a stark warning about organized crime in an exclusive interview with SitRep, U.S. intelligence officials sound the alarm about Russian and Iranian efforts to stoke tensions in the wake of the presidential election, and Georgians head […]
Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese agreed to an endorsement contract extension with Reebok on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. ESPN @espn Breaking: Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has agreed to a multiyear endorsement contract extension with Reebok – with a signature shoe release in 2026, sources told <a […]
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief. The highlights this week: The leadership in North Korea and Myanmar rankles Chinese officials, Kazakhstan declines to join BRICS and sends a signal to Russia and China, and a Chinese bot network targets down-ballot races in the U.S. election. Sign up to receive China Brief in your inbox every Tuesday. […]
Jason Mowry/Getty Images Major League Soccer announced its Landon Donovan MVP finalists on Thursday, with the Inter Miami forward pair of Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez highlighting the list. Other finalists included Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernández, D.C. United forward Christian Benteke and Portland Timbers midfielder Evander. Major League Soccer @MLS Presenting our 2024 awards […]
At least 13 retail brands have said they’re closing US stores in 2024, totaling up to 2,055 locations. Family Dollar is the largest chain on the list, planning to close at least 600 stores this year. Other companies, such as Walmart and TJX, are closing a few stores while opening many more. Thanks for signing […]