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As Trump Scraps With Meloni, His Envoy to Italy Is at Sea

Tilman J. Fertitta, the U.S. ambassador to Rome, is summering on his superyacht as President Trump squabbles with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy.

Jul 18, 2026 6:38 AM ET
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As Trump Scraps With Meloni, His Envoy to Italy Is at Sea

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Has Erling Haaland dethroned David Beckham as the most glamorous soccer star?

Jul 16, 2026 8:28 AM ET
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Norwegian soccer player Erling Haaland and his partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen at the Dolce

How The U.S. Lost The World Cup—and Won Over The World

Despite political drama and a disappointing end to the U.S. team’s run, the 2026 World Cup proved to be an eye-opening affirmation of American soft power.

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16 World Cup Viral Moments - From Posh Spice's Slow Reaction To Haaland's Bromance

Getty Images / The Beckhams turned out in force for England games this summer

Argentina Late Show Sinks England And Sets Up World Cup Final Against Spain

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final to send Lionel Messi's reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain.

Wildfire Smoke Disrupts Lives, Events Across The US On Final Weekend Of World Cup

Jul 18, 2026 6:43 AM ET

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Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup

Smoke from wildfires burning in the US and Canada creates a thick, hazardous haze while workers examine the center drain of a dry Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 17. Allison Bailey/NURPHO/Associated Press

Stars Settle Divorce With One Major Rule

Jul 18, 2026 6:52 AM ET

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Stars settle divorce with one major rule

The musician filed for divorce from Bunnie (pictured together in May 2025) on May 18 in Williamson County, Tenn., where they live. AP Photo/LM Otero

Messi And Brady In Disbelief Over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal Photo

Jul 18, 2026 7:08 AM ET

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Messi and Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo

Getty Images / Lionel Messi appeared at the Fifa event on Friday night alongside former NFL legend and minority owner of Birmingham City Tom Brady

Savannah Guthrie Reportedly Left Deeply Shaken, Flees NYC After ‘Today’ Show Intruder Incident

Jul 18, 2026 7:13 AM ET

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Savannah Guthrie reportedly left deeply shaken, flees NYC after ‘Today’ show intruder incident

Guthrie returned to “Today” on April 6 (as seen above) following the disappearance of her mother. GC Images

Tom Brady And Logan Paul Get Into Heated Exchange That Ends With A Slap. But Was It Fake?

A Fanatics Fest moment went viral just hours after the legendary quarterback teased his desire to play a villain on Logan’s home turf in the WWE.

Jul 18, 2026 7:15 AM ET

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Tom Brady and Logan Paul Get Into Heated Exchange That Ends With a Slap. But Was It Fake?

Chris Costa, Wesley Sneijder, Tom Brady, Karl-Anthony Towns and Logan Paul speak during the This is Why We Collect panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images for Fanatics)