WORLD‘They gave their best’: Congolese reflect on historic World Cup runThe Leopards' first World Cup in more than 50 years united Congolese supporters, despite defeat to England.Al Jazeera·July 3, 2026
WORLDReese: Dream's All-Star snubs 'a slap in the face'...Angel Reese said it was "disrespectful" for the Eastern Conference-leading Dream to have no starters in the WNBA All-Star Game.ESPN·July 3, 2026
WORLDSources: Eason, Rockets agree to 5-years, $81.5MRestricted free agent Tari Eason has agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million deal to return to the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.ESPN·July 3, 2026
WORLDSources: Donovan to be lead assistant for SpursBilly Donovan agreed to become the lead assistant coach for San Antonio and head coach Mitch Johnson, sources said.ESPN·July 3, 2026
WORLDPortugal, Ronaldo survive late scare from CroatiaGonçalo Ramos headed in a pass from Rafael Leão in stoppage time as Cristiano Ronaldo, who had earlier converted a penalty kick, watched from the bench while Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 on Thursday, ending Luka Modrić's fifth bid for a World Cup.ESPN·July 3, 2026
WORLDSources: 76ers, with Brown on board, eye LeBronOne day after trading for Jaylen Brown, the 76ers have entered the mix for LeBron James and are attempting to pitch him, sources said.ESPN·July 3, 2026
WORLDDollar heads for weekly drop as jobs data dims Fed hike betsThe dollar was on track for the biggest weekly drop in nearly three months on Friday, after a tepid June jobs report pushed back markets expectations for Fed rate hikes.CNBC·July 3, 2026
WORLDOn Eve of Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Rehearsal Dinner Kicks Off Weekend of EventsThe event for about 100 guests at Madison Square Garden kicked off a weekend of celebration for the pop star and the athlete, as celebrities arrived in town and reinforcements were delivered.NY Times·July 3, 2026
WORLDPowerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartmentPowerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment.Al Jazeera·July 3, 2026
WORLDRonaldo scores as Portugal come back to win, Croatia denied by late VARCristiano Ronaldo pulls Portugal level before Goncalo Ramos wins it late on; Croatia have further goal ruled offside.Al Jazeera·July 3, 2026
WORLDMany Children Don’t Have ‘Trump Accounts.’ Some Are Missing Out on $1,000.More than six million have been signed up for the investment accounts, which open for contributions July 4, but there are barriers to uptake.NY Times·July 3, 2026
WORLDAs Ukraine War Escalates, Witkoff and Kushner Are Focused on IranSteve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are pivotal players at a moment when the posts of U.S. ambassador to Moscow and Kyiv are both vacant.NY Times·July 3, 2026
