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Science

Spain's wildfires fuel political fight over climate change

As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain.

U.S. News

Egyptian warrior princesses, ancient avocados, and birdsong

On Short Wave podcast, hosts Hannah Chin and Nate Rott dig into several recent science stories: how the basic units of birdsong are structured and produced, new insights into the evolutionary history and domestication of avocados, and archaeological discoveries about elite warrior women in ancient...

Politics

A Year On: South Dakota Public Media After Federal Cuts

In South Dakota, public media endures a year after federal funding was wiped out We check in on one state public broadcasting network a year after President Trump signed a law ending federal funding of public media.

World

Zelenskyy Ousts Army Chief, Appoints Successor Amid Protests

KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces after days of mass demonstrations in Kyiv and other cities demanding his dismissal.

Sports

Ten moments that defined the 2026 World Cup

Spain capped the tournament by beating defending champion Argentina to win the men's World Cup — giving Spain both men's and women's World Cup titles for the first time. The three-country, nearly six-week event delivered 104 matches, record attendance and broadcasts, and plenty to remember.

Sports

Star-Studded Halftime Show Steals World Cup Final Spotlight

Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira (C), Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Burna Boy, actor Jason Sudeikis gesture with performers at the Half Time Show during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey...

Sports

Josh Kerr Breaks 27-Year Mile World Record

Josh Kerr of Great Britain shattered the mile world record on July 18, 2026, running 3:42.66 at the Novuna London Athletics Meet at London Stadium, part of the Wanda Diamond League. He shaved nearly half a second off the previous mark of 3:43.13 set by Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj in Rome in 1999.

Sports

Spain Could Win Back-to-Back Men’s and Women’s World Cups

If Spain's men's team beats Argentina in the World Cup final, the Royal Spanish Football Federation would make history: it would be the first federation to hold successive senior World Cup titles on both the men's and women's sides.

Sports

Argentina Reach World Cup Final After Dramatic Win Over England

Argentina is back in the World Cup final after a thrilling semifinal win over England Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates the team's second goal by Lautaro Martínez during their World Cup semifinal against England on Wednesday in Atlanta.