Trump touts ‘packed’ Great American State Fair, but is it?
The Great American State Fair continues Tuesday on the National Mall.
President Donald Trump said the 16-day event was “packed with happy people,” but a USA TODAY visit Monday found light crowds, short lines and plenty of open space, though it remains unclear what the July 4th holiday weekend will bring. Meanwhile, extreme heat is coming.
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FIFA World Cup
Wild penalty shootout sends one team to World Cup round of 16
Germany’s Jonathan Tah nearly had the go-ahead goal in extra time. Instead, Paraguay’s Orlando Gill will be a hero in his homeland. Gill saved the first shot of a penalty shootout at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Paraguay defeated Germany following a 1-1 draw, 4-3 on penalty kicks.
Things to talk about
The wedding the world is waiting for
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce still haven’t confirmed when or where they’ll get married. But since reports linked the couple’s big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom. Here are some of our biggest burning questions.
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