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The US Treasury Department removed seven Russian nationals, two vessels and two companies from Russia-related sanctions lists without providing any explanation. American authorities declined to comment on the decision. The unexplained move is an unusual development in US sanctions policy toward Russia.
Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1 in their final Group B match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win gives Bosnia a strong chance of advancing to the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams. Qatar is officially eliminated from the tournament.
Washington Capitals have acquired veteran forward Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres in a trade and immediately signed him to an eight-year contract extension. The deal averages $10.5 million per year, according to sources who spoke to ESPN. Tuch is a proven NHL forward who now joins Washington's roster on a long-term commitment.
A critique published Wednesday in Nature challenges the core technology behind Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum computing chip, unveiled in February 2025. Microsoft claimed the chip featured topological qubits, which the company said would form the foundation of a future quantum computer. The paper argues Microsoft exaggerated its breakthrough claims made a year ago.
Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 in the third round of Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver. The Swiss advance to the knockout stage as group winners. Canada, co-hosts of the tournament, finish second in the group.
The Czechia vs. Mexico match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 9 p.m. ET. Viewers in the US can stream it for free using a DirecTV trial. Longer-term discounted options are also available through Fox One.
Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, discussed the bipartisan Road to Housing Act, which President Trump has opposed despite it passing with a veto-proof majority. The bill ties federal funding to local governments' commitments to increase housing supply and streamline zoning and permitting. Fairweather views it as a significant federal response to the national housing shortage.
Poland's men's volleyball team opened the Nations League in Gliwice with a 3-2 victory over Belgium. The win itself yielded only a small ranking gain, but Italy's concurrent defeat allowed Poland to reclaim the top spot in the FIVB world rankings. The Poles are once again the world's number one ranked side.
Victims of identity theft in the United States currently face wait times of almost two years to have their cases resolved by the IRS, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate. The advocate described the delays as "unconscionable." The report highlights systemic failures in how the IRS handles affected taxpayers.
Germany is considering gradually raising its retirement age to 70 by the year 2092. Analysts note that a similar move in the United States would address only part of the Social Security funding shortfall. The debate raises questions about whether the US should pursue comparable pension reform.
Retail investors have ranked technology as the most overvalued sector among the 11 segments of the stock market. Despite this assessment, they continue to buy tech stocks in significant volumes. Analysts point to psychological and structural reasons behind this seemingly contradictory investment behavior.
Polish basketball player Jakub Szumert, 20, will compete in the NCAA in the United States in the 2025/2026 season. He shone in the Orlen Basket Liga this past season with Orlen Zastal Zielona Góra, winning the Polish league silver medal. He joins a college team known as the Mustangs.
Olivia Wilde told The Cut in a new interview that a "screaming match" with Florence Pugh never happened on the set of her 2022 psychological thriller "Don't Worry Darling." She also denied rumors that she was frequently absent from set, saying she stayed silent at the time after being advised "don't say a f—ing word." The film, starring Pugh and Harry Styles, was engulfed in tabloid controversy during its promotional campaign.
Christian Pulisic said he is ready to play in the USMNT's group stage finale against Turkey on Thursday, but acknowledged he is "probably not ready" to go the full 90 minutes. The attacker expressed hope of featuring and contributing to the team's decisive group stage match.
Indiana Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark are leading the second round of fan voting for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday. Both players top their respective positional categories, continuing the Fever's strong presence in the fan vote.
Doctors across the US are facing critically low supplies of generic intravenous chemotherapy drugs used to treat a wide range of cancers. Unfilled orders are piling up, raising fears that hospitals may be forced to ration treatment among cancer patients. The shortage threatens access to foundational oncology therapies for those who need them most.
Russia has ordered the defense of the Moscow region and occupied Crimea in response to intensifying Ukrainian strikes on both territories. The situation on the Crimean peninsula is reportedly deteriorating rapidly, with Russian officials said to be fleeing the region. Russian forces are redeploying military equipment to reinforce the two most vulnerable areas.
A viral video from the first round of US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland sparked online claims that Qatar's Prime Minister snubbed US Vice President JD Vance, appearing to greet Pakistan's PM instead. Qatar's PM dismissed the allegations as "unfounded," stating he and Vance had already spent hours together during the negotiations. The White House also rejected the story, blaming Iran for spreading the rumour.
Top tennis players are planning to extend their prize money protest to this year's Wimbledon. Similar demonstrations already took place at the French Open, with Iga Świątek among the participants. The players are pushing for a fairer share of the revenues generated by Grand Slam tournaments.
Tottenham Hotspur are targeting West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as they seek a central midfielder this summer, after having a bid rejected for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali. West Ham value the Portuguese player at £80 million. Spurs are keen to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season.
Podcaster Alex Cooper has publicly responded to allegations of a toxic workplace, calling them lies and a deliberate smear campaign. She also argued that women are held to a higher and different standard than men in similar situations. Cooper did not provide specific details about the nature or source of the allegations.
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