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A $30 million NASA rescue attempt to move the Swift space telescope to a higher orbit failed when the rescue spacecraft lost control, meaning Swift will re-enter Earth's atmosphere and disintegrate later this year, though NASA will learn lessons for future satellite servicing.
Team USA's 14-year undefeated run in flag football ended with a 38-32 loss to American Samoa at the World Championships, led by Taulia Tagovailoa's five passing TDs. The USA streak dates back to 2012 and includes five straight World Championships, gold at the 2022 World Games, and 2023–2025 continental golds. The setback adds intrigue ahead of flag football's 2028 Olympic inclusion, where the U.S. remains the team to beat but faces new competition.
Iranian military officials denounced Donald Trump’s claim of U.S. ‘total control’ over the Strait of Hormuz, insisting the waterway is fully under Iranian management and that ships require permission to pass. Tehran highlighted what it calls U.S. miscalculations, while adding that talks with Oman about a new transit route could matter only if Iran’s demands are met, and hardliners warned against passage by U.S. or Israeli vessels.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denounced the West Bank settler siege of the village of Qusra as a 'horrific act of terror,' noting Israel intervened at Washington's request but did not remove the settlers; the blockade left Palestinian homes cut off and underscores rising settler violence and ongoing US‑Israel diplomacy over the occupied territories.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'very difficult' while the leader remains out of public view after a US-Israeli strike wounded him and killed his father; Pezeshkian defended Khamenei's resilience, noting written communications and productive meetings, as speculation about his standing continues.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola called the 4-2 loss to Leeds in Chicago a valuable, instructive result on their USA pre-season tour, with a promising first half followed by a Leeds comeback that highlighted areas to improve as the squad builds for the season; Florian Wirtz, Isak and Gravenberch made their first pre-season appearances, Jeremie Frimpong was withdrawn due to overload (not injury), and the club stressed learning and readiness for the new campaign.
President Trump said the U.S. would postpone any new strikes on Iran if a rapid deal to end the conflict could be reached, reversing earlier threats amid a Saudi push to de‑escalate and Tehran’s warnings of retaliation. The situation is heightened by reported U.S.–Israel strike plans and regional incidents—Kuwaiti drone activity, attacks near Oman’s Hormuz Strait, and tensions over Iran’s energy infrastructure—as negotiators seek terms that would open Hormuz and curb Iran’s nuclear program.
Liverpool FC posted a gallery of training photos from Chicago on the penultimate day of their USA tour, a matchday-minus-one session before Sunday's friendly with Leeds United at Soldier Field.
Donald Trump and the U.S. Justice Department have asked the Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million defamation verdict awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll, arguing that presidential immunity shields him from liability for remarks made during his presidency; the request follows a prior Supreme Court denial of review for a related $5 million ruling and hinges on invoking the Westfall Act to limit personal liability for conduct while in office, with Carroll accusing Trump of sexual assault in 1996 and Trump denying the allegations.
At a UN Security Council session on Ukraine, the United States walked out as France condemned Washington for opposing a four‑year extension for UN rights chief Volker Turk, amid a broader clash over human rights votes. The General Assembly later approved Turk’s extension 144‑10‑13 despite opposition from Russia and others, with the United States warning it may reassess UN funding and engagement; a UN spokesperson declined to comment on the walkout.
The Premier League will bring all 20 clubs to the United States for a four-day 'Coast to Coast' activation during the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season (Aug. 21–24), with free NBC-partnered watch parties across multiple cities to showcase each club. Arsenal will host in Denver, Liverpool in Boston, Leeds United in San Francisco, and Coventry City in Detroit, among others, as the league aims to capitalize on World Cup momentum and deepen international fan engagement.
Five standout moments from the 2026 World Cup: Argentina’s stoppage-time comeback against England, with Messi directly involved in the equalizer and the winner; the USA’s joyful, chemistry-fueled run; Haaland’s late brace that knocked Brazil out as Norway advanced; Jude Bellingham’s breakout tournament for England; and Cape Verde’s Spain clash highlighted by Vozinha’s heroics and the tournament’s underdog drama.
The US launched a ninth night of strikes on Iran after another American service member was killed in a drone-related incident in northern Iraq, while Brent crude rose to about $90 a barrel amid escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed attacks on US targets and Syria, Bahrain warned of spillover, and Israel warned of retaliation; the US reinforced support to allies and reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports to curb oil shipments, as diplomacy stalls and Tehran suspends parts of the interim deal.
About 839 Samsung employees in the United States are being laid off (roughly 739 in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and ~100 in Plano, Texas), mostly in sales and marketing with relocation offers for many. The move underscores a split: Samsung’s consumer smartphone arm is struggling even as its memory and chip businesses post surging profits driven by AI demand. Analysts have warned of smartphone profitability challenges, while Korea saw strong bonuses amid union pressure in memory operations, highlighting a mixed picture of AI-fueled growth and rising component costs.
Live updates show a deepening US-Iran confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz: Iran says interference is an 'unbreakable red line' as US strikes widen and Tehran vows broader responses; attacks and counterstrikes across the region continue, threatening a protracted conflict. Oil markets remain jittery even as the White House insists price spikes will be temporary thanks to SPR releases and other measures, while regional players like Pakistan, Kuwait and India adjust to the crisis and the IEA warns dwindling stockpiles make the world vulnerable.