Spain Wins World Cup With 1–0 Extra-Time Goal Against Argentina
Spain had most of the ball possession and held Argentina to two shots. Lionel Messi had few chances and was unable to pull off another late comeback.
US Military Strikes Iran After Deaths of 3 US Service Members
Since the previous weekend, the United States has struck Iranian targets for nine consecutive nights.
Lai Warns of Beijing ‘Red Terror’ as Taiwan Weighs Safeguards
A new law in China targets Taiwanese identity and claims legal reach overseas, prompting proposals for travel warnings and other protections.
UK’s New Prime Minister to Scrap Digital IDs, Announce North Sea Drilling Plan
Andy Burnham will take office as the UK’s new prime minister on July 20.
Women Are Turning to Mahjong in Droves. Here’s Why.
The Chinese tile-based game has surged across America in recent years, especially among women.
Beijing May Be Creating a New Bubble and Potentially a New Crisis
Directing China’s banks to follow political instead of commercial criteria invites a rerun of the property crisis, just in a different sector.
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US Service Member Killed in Detonation of Iranian Drone in Iraq, Military Says
Two other U.S. service members died in an attack in Jordan, the U.S. Central Command said.
‘We Are With You’: Falun Gong Practitioners, Supporters Call for an End to Persecution in China on 27th Anniversary at Toronto Event
The Chinese Communist Party began its persecution campaign against the peaceful meditation discipline on July 20, 1999.
US Says Expiration of Hong Kong’s Special Status ‘Remains in Effect’
‘Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous to justify differential treatment,’ State Department stated.
France’s Mbappé Becomes First Back-to-Back Golden Boot Winner
The striker’s win continues a tradition where Golden Boot winners don’t win the World Cup championship.
2nd Person in NYC Dies During Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
The outbreak started earlier this month in New York City’s Upper East Side.
Winners and Losers of the 2026 Soccer World Cup
The World Cup showcased more than one winner and loser, separate from the competition for the tournament’s ultimate prize.
The Forgotten US Territory Where Chinese Birth Tourism Thrives | Cleo Paskal
These area has become a major security loophole for Beijing’s influence operations.
‘Third Finger, Left Hand’: Matrimonial Masquerade
Myrna Loy and Melvyn Douglas show how marriage can indeed be a romcom.
Tune in Today: A Dream From the Last Romantic Composer
Rachmaninoff’s most popular work reveals his staunch dedication to the musical style as its last great figure.
Why Children in Daycare Get Ill so Often, And Why It’s Normal
What parents can do to reduce severity without avoiding necessary immune exposure.
Chopin’s Ballades: Four Musical Stories
How the Polish maestro revolutionized the piano by fusing classical rigor with romantic drama.
How Breaking Through China’s Firewall Changed One Activist’s View of Falun Gong
Guo Zhijun said uncensored history and meetings with Falun Gong practitioners dismantled beliefs formed under Beijing’s demonizing information campaign.
China’s Harassment of Taiwan’s Frontline Outpost Numbs Public, Masking Escalation Risks: Experts
Chinese vessels have intruded into restricted waters around a Taipei-controlled island just 6.2 miles from China at least 24 times this year.
Apple Briefly Passes Nvidia as World’s Most Valuable Company Before Nvidia Reclaims Lead
Google’s parent company Alphabet trails Apple and Nvidia with $4.2 trillion in market cap.
American League Leader Tampa Bay Rays Trace Success to Tropicana Field
The Rays are 35–15 playing at home in 2026.
‘My Left Foot’ Oscar-Winning Actress Brenda Fricker Dies at Age 81
Fricker died on July 16 in Dublin following a period of ill health, her agent announced.
Speaking Other Languages Linked to Having a Brain 13 Years Younger
The secret to a younger brain might be a second–or third, or fourth–language.
11 Strength-Building Stretches That Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power
With the right approach, you don’t have to choose between strength and flexibility–you can train both simultaneously.
80-Year-Old TCM Practitioner Shares Daily Routine for Healthy Eyes
TCM expert Hu Naiwen can still read small print without reading glasses by adhering to a unique set of eye-care practices.
Plant-Based Meat and Dairy Contain More Additives Than Animal Products
A study comparing plant-based products with their animal-based counterparts, found more non-food industrial additives in the alternative products.
Myanmar Bets on Ancient Temples, Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites to Boost Tourism
The tourism push is an early test of whether Myanmar can persuade visitors and investors that parts of the country are once again open for business.
