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The FIFA World Cup is reaching its final stages, with Spain already through to the championship match and England set to face Argentina for the remaining spot.Spain booked its place in the World Cup final after a 2-0 victory over France, while England and Argentina prepare for the semifinal at Atlanta Stadium.Here is what to know:What is the schedule for the second semifinal? England vs Argentina, on Wednesday, July 15 (19:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US What do we know about the finals?Spain booked a spot in the finals after defeating France 2-0 in Tuesday’s first semifinal at…

Samuel Boivin | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesPayPal jumped in premarket trading Wednesday after Stripe and Advent International reportedly made a joint offer to acquire the payments firm in a $53 billion deal.Payments firm Stripe and private equity company Advent are planning to buy PayPal for $60.50 per share, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. The deal would value the payments company at more than $53 billion.The offer was submitted earlier this month and includes roughly $50 billion in committed bank financing, valuing PayPal at a 28% premium to its closing share price on Tuesday, according to the report. PayPal hasn’t…

Thomas Tuchel believes the challenge of Argentina and Lionel Messi will bring the best out of his England side. England are set for an epic contest with rivals Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, with the winner facing Spain in the final on Sunday. Tuchel was critical of the football his team produced in the quarter-final extra-time win over Norway but expects a better performance from his players when they meet their rivals on the big stage. “We had too many technical errors in our last match that hold us back from finding a rhythm,” explained Tuchel. “We…

Anne Hathaway would wait decades for Adam Shulman. In fact, it was the actress’ love for her husband of nearly 14 years that helped inspire her performance in The Odyssey as the character Penelope, who waits 20 years for the return of her husband Odysseus, played by Matt Damon. “I am one of the luckiest people on the planet Earth,” Hathaway told Justin Sylvester during the Live from E! Stream at the film’s New York City premiere July 14. “I met my soulmate, and we decided to get married and have a family.” The 43-year-old noted that costar Damon felt…

I treat attending a sports event at a stadium much like going to an airport: check the rules, pack light and practical and prepare for the waiting that’s inevitable in a crowd.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.As a fan and a sports journalist, I’ve attended well over 1,000 sports events across four continents, from the World Cup and the Olympics to student and amateur fixtures. While you can’t affect the score, I’ve learned what you take to the stadium – or leave at home – can have…

The United Kingdom will require social media companies to implement a default block for adolescent users aged 16 and 17 at certain hours, the country’s Department for Science, Innovation & Technology revealed on Tuesday evening.This automatic new curfew would theoretically lock older teens out of social platforms between the hours of midnight and 6 am—though the feature can be turned off. The nonmandatory restriction is to be imposed along with a looming total ban on these services for children under 16, expected to come into force in spring 2027. Both measures come after the Online Safety Act, a controversial set…

Activists say Moroccan authorities are intensifying repression of critical voices and the Gen Z protest movement.Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Politically outspoken Moroccan artist, rapper, and filmmaker Mehdi El Youbi has been arrested in Casablanca, days after being barred from returning to France, where he has been based since 2017.El Youbi, better known by his stage name Mehdi Black Wind, was detained on Monday night after being questioned by Morocco’s National Brigade of Judicial Police in Casablanca, according to a statement from a group of his friends and supporters.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“After a day of…

An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, takes off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 13, 2026.Courtesy: U.S. NavyU.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian targets shortly before the U.S. resumed its naval blockade of Iranian ports in and around the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday.The latest round of strikes, aimed at “degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping” in the economically vital strait, began at 3 p.m. ET, CENTCOM said in an X post.The U.S. said its naval blockade in the Gulf of…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated El Salvador as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness. “I congratulate El Salvador on this remarkable achievement. It is a testament to the power of political commitment, strategic investment, and community engagement,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, “El Salvador’s success is a vital step towards our global target of eliminating trachoma worldwide by 2030 and a clear signal that a healthier, more equitable future is within reach.”The validation follows a rigorous, multi-year process to determine whether trachoma was present as…

Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock With rising living costs and economic uncertainty, some workers are looking beyond traditional side hustles to increase their income. Instead, they’re secretly juggling two full-time jobs at once, a practice often referred to as “overemployment.” For one healthcare worker, becoming overemployed has brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars in extra revenue — and helped him gain financial security. Must Read In an interview with Business Insider, the remote healthcare worker, referred to as “Daniel,” says he now makes $330,000 a year (1) working two full-time jobs. The publication first spoke to him in February 2025 (2), four years…