Wally Funk, Aviation Pioneer and Oldest Woman in Space, Dies at 87
Denied a NASA astronaut role decades ago, Wally Funk made history as the oldest woman to travel to space before passing away peacefully in Texas.
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Denied a NASA astronaut role decades ago, Wally Funk made history as the oldest woman to travel to space before passing away peacefully in Texas.
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Following Morocco's 2-0 defeat by France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, riot police clashed with crowds on Edgware Road in northwest London.
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The Supreme Court declined to pause enforcement of the Texas App Store Accountability Act, which mandates age verification and parental consent for app downloads by minors.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 3:43 PM
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The Supreme Court affirms the importance of biological sex in sports under Title IX but signals further legal debates ahead regarding transgender athlete protections.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 11:42 AM
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Joy Reid expresses her hope for an African nation to win the World Cup and reveals she cannot celebrate the Fourth of July as a Black person in America.
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Joy Reid expresses her support for African nations to win the World Cup and reveals she cannot celebrate the Fourth of July as a Black person in America.
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Joy Reid expresses her hope for an African nation to win the World Cup and reveals her inability to celebrate the Fourth of July as a Black person in America.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 12:02 AM
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Joy Reid expresses her hope for an African nation to win the World Cup and reveals her inability to celebrate the Fourth of July as a Black person in America.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 11:30 PM
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A Florida administrative law judge has recommended that the Sumter County School Board reverse a five-day suspension imposed on a middle school teacher for sharing a social media post related to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Reason | Jul 6, 2026, 2:26 PM
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Thousands of fans in Praia celebrated Cape Verde’s historic first World Cup appearance after a strong performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Africanews | Jul 6, 2026, 9:33 AM
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Belgium coach Rudi Garcia's remarks about Senegal reignite concerns over racial stereotypes in football commentary, drawing criticism from experts and former players.
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The Hill | Jul 6, 2026, 12:53 AM
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Guardian US | Jul 5, 2026, 11:12 AM
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Officials in Brockton announce a temporary curfew citing public safety concerns following previous World Cup celebrations that involved violence and disorder.
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Brockton enacts overnight curfew citing safety concerns following previous World Cup celebrations.
Fox News Latest | Jul 3, 2026, 3:45 AM
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During a visit to the Theodore Roosevelt Library, President Trump interacted with an AI representation of Roosevelt, praised the former president’s legacy, and announced federal funding for the library’s inaugural exhibits.
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