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Balogun starts for US against Belgium after suspension lifted

Folarin Balogun is in the United States' starting lineup for a World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium after his red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA in a decision that sparked an uproar across the sport

Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian

MAGGIE HABERMAN AND JONATHAN SWAN

Publicly and behind the scenes, the president continues to try to impose his own views of American history and culture, presenting an ongoing challenge to Lonnie Bunch, the institution’s leader.

Trump Tries to Take Credit for Walmart Price Cuts of Beef and Other Products

KIM BHASIN

The retailer said it will lower prices for beef, produce, drinks, pools, toys, grills and summer clothing.

Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race?

REID J. EPSTEIN

Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement.

The World Cup Revived Seattle’s Downtown. Will the Energy Last?

TIM ARANGO AND MIKE BAKER

The city struggled for years after the pandemic shutdown and the rush to remote work. But downtown has been full of soccer fans for the past month.

What Polls Say About the Fight for the Senate

KATIE GLUECK

Two of our political reporters dig into a revealing week of surveys.

Platner Faces Growing Democratic Calls to Drop Out

EMILY DAVIES

Even supporters like Representative Ro Khanna of California called on the Democratic nominee to exit the Maine Senate race after a report that he had sexually assaulted a woman.

Terrified passengers film Waymo autonomous vehicle driving into live fireworks in San Francisco

Video captures terrified passengers inside a Waymo driverless car as it drives directly into lit fireworks on a San Francisco street on the Fourth of July.

Popular Florida social media influencer killed in drive-by shooting while inside luxury SUV

A 21-year-old South Florida influencer was killed and two others were critically injured after a luxury SUV was reportedly targeted in a drive-by shooting.

Here’s the latest.

LISA LERER AND KATIE GLUECK

Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation “false.” He did not say if he would continue his campaign.

Platner’s campaign has been dogged by controversy from the beginning.

FELICE BELMAN

In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner

BAYLISS WAGNER

“This is something that I tried for many years to forget,” the woman, Jenny Racicot, said on CNN.

3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West

Wildland firefighters have gathered to pay tribute to three of their own who died after they were trapped by flames a week ago in western Colorado

New Yorker suing ICE after officers went to his home to warn him over criticism of agency

A New York resident is suing after officers showed up at his home five months after he emailed ICE's director criticizing the agency's tactics.

Charlie Kirk's family comes face to face with accused assassin for first time

Tyler Robinson showed no visible reaction as video of Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting played in a Utah courtroom during the preliminary hearing.