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Neymar aims for final World Cup bow as Brazil put faith in stricken talisman
Brazil's all-time top scorer, Neymar, has been recalled to the national team by Carlo Ancelotti after almost three years of absence due to a knee injury. Despite missing the team's first training session due to scans, Neymé has been deemed fit and ready to play for the World Cup. His inclusion in the squad has sparked fierce debate in Brazil, with team mates publicly supporting his return. This would be his fourth World Cup, a tournament that has defined his turbulent journey.
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Final Trade Grades: How Browns' Myles Garrett Deal Stacked Up
The Cleveland Browns have traded their star pass rusher, Myles Garrett, to the Los Angeles Rams in a significant trade. In return, the Browns received pass rusher Jared Verse, along with a first-round pick in 2027, a second-round in 2028 and a third-round later in 2029. The Rams secured the top non-quarterback in the NFL and could be the key to winning a championship this season. This move was seen as a move for the future as Cleveland lacks a franchise quarterback and may not be winning games soon. The full trade terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
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Nebraska's Historic Win in Women's College World Series Breaks ESPN Records
Nebraska's historic win in the Women's College World Series has earned ESPN records, with the team's primetime match against Arkansas being the highest-viewed contest from the opening round of action. ESPN reported that 1.4 million viewers, including a peak of 1.6 million viewers during the game, watched the Huskers' 5-3 win over the Razorbacks. This is a 63% increase in viewership from last season's television coverage. The win has solidified Nebraska's place in the women's College Series, following a trend of higher viewership numbers for female sports. The Game 3 championship match in 2025 became ESPN's most-watched NCAA softball game ever, surpassing the previous record set in 2021.
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Trump Administration Skips Pride Month Celebrations Amid Shift from Biden Policies
The Trump administration has decided not to celebrate Pride Month in June, reversing a tradition from the Biden-era era where multiple federal agencies prominently displayed the progress pride flag and issued proclamations. This move aligns with the administration's claim of delivering on voter expectations after widespread public backlash against the 2023 Pride Month initiatives. The shift appears to have influenced retailers like Target, which previously offered Pride-themed merchandise for children but has reduced such offerings in 2024. The decision to ignore the traditional celebration of pride month has also influenced retailers.
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Anthropic Confidentially Files for IPO, Beating OpenAI
AI giant Anthropic has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, beating rival OpenAI in a closely watched race to reach public markets. The move sets up an early test of investor appetite for artificial intelligence (artificial intelligence), which has led to high private valuations and potential trillion-dollar listings. The company did not disclose the size or the terms of the offering. The listing could potentially reshape benchmark indexes, investor flows, and the narrative driving U.K. equities. Anthropic, which makes agentic coding assistant Claude Code, last raised $65 billion at a post-money valuation of $965 billion in late May, put it ahead of OpenAI. The IPO market has regained momentum with companies raising $87.5 billion in recent weeks.
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Asian Markets Today: Nikkei, Kospi Fall As Investors Assess US-Iran Ceasefire Risks
Asian markets fell and U.S. stock futures also edged lower as investors assessed conflicting signals on ceasefire efforts involving the United States, Iran, Israel, and Hezbollah. This has raised concerns about renewed tensions in the Middle East. Iranian state media reported that the government had halted negotiations with the US regarding ending the conflict in relation to Israel's actions in Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded by ordering strikes on Dahiyeh, a southern suburb of Beirut, which has been a Hezbollah stronghold. President Donald Trump said discussions with Iran are ongoing at a rapid pace and an agreement with Iran could be reached over the next week.
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AI misidentification results in wrongful arrest; man seeks justice
Jalil Richardson, a Charlotte resident, was wrongly identified by artificial intelligence facial recognition technology for a vehicle theft he did not commit. The arrest occurred during an investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office into a stolen car purchased in 2025. The deputy used AI to match a suspect from surveillance video and a fake Georgia identification to Richardson with 85 percent accuracy, leading to an arrest warrant for Richardson. Richardson was later arrested at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina and held for nearly two months in Florida. The ordeal cost him his job, his home, and custody of two children. Richardson alleges racial profiling played a role in his misidentification.
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'You're f***ing crazy': Trump reportedly blasts Netanyahu over Lebanon
US President Donald Trump reportedly called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" and accused him of being ungrateful. The comments were reportedly prompted by concerns that Netanyahu's escalation in Lebanon could jeopardise nuclear negotiations with Iran. The Israeli military has since confirmed it no longer plans to strike Hezbollah targets in Beirut.
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Trump hopeful on Iran deal despite regional tensions; is Lebanon derailing a breakthrough? - India TV News
US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Washington and Tehran could soon reach an agreement to extend their ceasefire and restore shipping through a key maritime route in the Middle East. Despite recent military exchanges, recent tensions have strained the fragile truce established nearly two months ago. This comes after reports surfaced that Iran might suspend talks with Washington, although this has not been confirmed. Despite this, Iran has halted indirect communications with Washington and warned of potential violations of the ceasefire.
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Blackstone Raises its Largest Asia Private Equity Fund at $13.1 Billion
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) has closed its largest private equity fundraise in the region at $13.1 billion, surpassing its $10 billion target. The fund builds on the strong performance of the strategy's first two vintages and represents more than double the capital raised for its predecessor vehicle. The successful fundraise reflects the strength of Blackstone's platform and ability to perform through cycles. Blackstone has been one of the most active global investors in the Asia region over the last 24 months, investing over $7 billion of capital across 12 transactions.
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SEC defends settlement with Musk After judge cites ‘red flags'
A proposed settlement between Elon Musk and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is defended by the SEC after a judge raised concerns about the deal. The $1.5 million civil penalty aligns with the seven-figure penalty the SEC's counsel of record insisted upon. The judge also questioned why the SEC wanted to settle the case with a trust related to Musk and whether he was receiving special treatment in the case. The SEC had sued Musk in 2025 for allegedly defrauding Twitter shareholders out of more than $150 million.
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WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has concluded his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he briefed the president on the response to the Ebola outbreak. The outbreak, already the third-largest on record, continued for weeks undetected and is now under control. Health officials are struggling to control the disease, with only 20% of contacts currently being traced. The International Rescue Committee warned that the outbreak was likely larger and more advanced than official figures suggest. The WHO and the Congolese government acknowledged it was a challenging time for health workers, with health workers struggling to detect and isolate cases, trace contacts, and promote safe burials. The number of confirmed cases has increased to 282, with 42 deaths.
