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sports1 hour ago•5 min saved

USMNT names 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup on home soil

The United States announced a 26-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil (co-hosted with Canada and Mexico). The squad includes three goalkeepers (Matt Freese, Matt Turner, Chris Brady), ten defenders (Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest, Alex Freeman, Joe Scally, Max Arfsten, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Miles Robinson, Auston Trusty, Mark McKenzie), four midfielders (Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Cristian Roldan, Sebastian Berhalter) and six attacking midfielders/wingers (Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Malik Tillman, Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, Alejandro Zendejas), plus three strikers (Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright). The roster was revealed ahead of group play beginning June 12 vs Paraguay in Los Angeles, with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium; FIFA roster submissions are due by June 1.

via CBS News|

#roster #soccer #sports

sports8 hours ago•3 min saved

USMNT World Cup 2026 roster shocks with major snubs

The USMNT unveiled its 26-man squad for World Cup 2026 on home soil, led by Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, but several notable players were left off. Diego Luna, Tanner Tessmann, Yunus Musah, Zavier Gozo, Jack McGlynn and Aidan Morris were among the midfield/wing omissions, while Tristan Blackmon was overlooked at center back. In goal, Chris Brady earned the No. 3 spot over Roman Celentano and Patrick Schulte, rounding out the roster alongside the starters.

via New York Post|

#roster-snubs #soccer #sports

middle-east19 hours ago•4 min saved

Trump ties Iran deal to broader Abraham Accords expansion

President Trump said any agreement to end the Iran conflict should require several more countries—including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan—to join the Abraham Accords, making participation mandatory and potentially complicating Tehran negotiations; Pakistan’s stance remains unchanged, and Palestinian statehood remains a key hurdle for normalization with some Arab partners.

via France 24|

#abraham-accords #donald-trump #iran

sports1 day ago•1 min saved

Mexico Offers Iran a World Cup Base Amid US Hosting Tensions

Mexico says Iran can base in the country during the 2026 World Cup after the United States reportedly declined to host them; Iran’s three group-stage games are scheduled in the US, but Mexico has agreed to accommodate overnight stays and training there due to security concerns surrounding the Middle East conflict as the US, Canada and Mexico co-host the tournament.

via BBC|

#iran #mexico #security

world3 days ago•3 min saved

US and Iran Near Framework to End War as Diplomacy Advances

Trump said a deal to end the conflict with Iran would be announced soon as negotiators push a one‑page framework and begin 30–60 days of detailed talks, with mediation led by Pakistan and support from regional leaders to gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program; skeptics remain among Netanyahu and some hawkish Republicans.

via Axios|

#diplomacy #iran #middle-east

americas9 days ago•4 min saved

White House Plans Mass Prayer Event to Reclaim America's Christian Origins

The White House is staging a nine-hour mass prayer on the National Mall as part of the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations, with top Trump administration officials and evangelical leaders slated to speak and President Trump expected to appear via video. Organizers frame it as rededicating the nation to God and its Christian foundations, but critics warn it signals a push toward Christian nationalism and raises concerns about church-state separation in a public ceremony.

via France 24|

#americas #christian-nationalism #donald-trump

world10 days ago•7 min saved

Iran’s foreign minister: no trust in US, peace talks require Washington to be serious

Iran’s foreign minister says there is no trust in the United States and that Tehran will only negotiate if Washington acts seriously, highlighting a trust deficit that complicates efforts to revive peace talks as regional tensions continue and ceasefire discussions progress amid Israel-Lebanon and Gaza dynamics.

via France 24|

#diplomacy #iran #middle-east

politics11 days ago•22 min saved

Vance's Maine anti-fraud pitch fuels debate over Trump-era corruption

Heather Cox Richardson argues that the Trump administration’s anti-fraud push, highlighted by J.D. Vance in Maine, is a partisan tactic to smear Democrats, while genuine program fraud is relatively rare and often perpetrated by criminal networks; she notes CMS cautions that “improper payments” aren’t the same as fraud and points to broader patterns of corruption and self-enrichment around Trump and allies—pardons for donors, aggressive fundraising, and overseas ventures—that complicate the narrative about fights against fraud.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack|

#fraud #medicaid #politics

world12 days ago•39 min saved

US poised to indict Raúl Castro, sources say

According to sources, the United States is moving to indict Cuba’s Raúl Castro, a development that would mark a rare legal challenge to Cuba’s leadership; no charges, timing, or official comment have been released.

via Yahoo|

#cuba #indictment #law

world14 days ago•11 min saved

Pentagon pegs US-Iran war cost at about $29B

The Pentagon says the US war on Iran has cost around $29 billion so far, up from about $25 billion two months ago due to equipment repair and ongoing operations; officials testified that estimates are continually updated and will be shared with Congress when relevant, as broader regional tensions in the Middle East continue.

via The Guardian|

#cost #iran #military

business16 days ago•50 min saved

Gas Price Photo Tour Reveals Nationwide Pain at the Pump

BuzzFeed’s photo roundup surveys 15 U.S. locations to illustrate how gas prices have surged (about $4.48 per gallon on average, with Americans paying roughly $38 more per month for gas) since the Iran war began, highlighting the widening price spread across the country and contrasting the data with President Trump’s claim that prices are down.

via BuzzFeed|

#business #economy #energy

world18 days ago•2 min saved

US awaits Iran’s reply to 14-point peace plan amid Hormuz tensions

Rubio says the U.S. expects Iran to respond on Friday to a 14-point memorandum aimed at ending the war and resuming talks on Iran’s nuclear program, with Tehran reportedly reviewing messages via Pakistani mediators and no reply yet; the ceasefire remains uncertain as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz raise energy-security concerns.

via CNBC|

#ceasefire #iran #nuclear-talks

middle-east18 days ago•5 min saved

UAE shoots back as Iran strikes test fragile ceasefire in Gulf

The UAE said its air defences intercepted missiles and drones from Iran as US-Iran exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz strain a fragile ceasefire, with both sides trading blame as negotiators seek to end the wider conflict.

via France 24|

#ceasefire #iran #middle-east

world19 days ago•4 min saved

Strait of Hormuz: US-Iran exchange strikes as Trump says ceasefire holds

US forces say they struck Iranian targets in self-defence after Iran fired missiles, drones and small boats at three US Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran claims it attacked ‘enemy’ units after a US strike on an Iranian tanker, with drones shot down and explosions reported near Qeshm and Bandar Abbas. Washington says it intercepted inbound threats and does not seek escalation, while Trump says the ceasefire holds but warns Tehran to sign a deal or face consequences.

via Euronews.com|

#ceasefire #iran #military-conflict

world20 days ago•4 min saved

Escalation at Sea: U.S. strikes Iranian-flagged tanker as Trump vows tougher bombing

The U.S. Navy fired on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker attempting to breach a blockade, disabling its rudder, as President Trump issued a new ultimatum to Tehran to accept a deal to end the war or face bombing at a much higher level and intensity; the digest also covers Epstein-related legal questions, a House probe into Epstein ties, US visa actions against Costa Rica’s La Nación board, shifting attitudes toward immigration in a new poll, California’s looming oil-supply challenges, a shooting near JD Vance’s motorcade, and other brief items.

via The Guardian|

#iran #military-action #oil-tanker