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Atlético Madrid have reached a closed agreement to sell Julián Álvarez (26) to Arsenal, with the deal structured as €50 million in cash plus the inclusion of Swedish forward Viktor Gyökeres, according to Jota Jordi, a collaborator on El Chiringuito. The claim lands amid a summer-long saga that has involved a rejected €150 million bid from Real Madrid and persistent interest from Barcelona – and directly contradicts Atlético’s own public stance on the Argentine’s availability.The revelation is striking given that, as recently as last Sunday, Joan Laporta called Atlético chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín to be told, in Jota…

A lot is changing these days in Washington, D.C., with even more on the horizon: 10 city blocks of the National Mall will soon transform into a multi-week state fair spectacle, complete with a Ferris wheel, in honor of the country’s 250th birthday. The “Great American State Fair” will run from June 25 through July 10, promising to bring state-themed pavilions, movie screenings, musical performances, military flyovers, nostalgic snacks, a daily rodeo — and potentially scores of tourists — to the nation’s capital. It will feature more than 150 exhibits, with full participation across the United States and several U.S.…

Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AFP via Getty Images Nearly a decade in the making, the Obama Presidential Center will have a star-studded dedication ceremony Thursday. The grand opening, which will host “global leaders, artists, changemakers, and citizens,” will feature musical performances and appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera and John Legend, among others. Every living president will be in attendance except one: President Trump. During a press preview in early June, longtime Obama White House aide and current CEO of the Obama Foundation Valerie Jarrett said Trump is welcome to visit the museum and they’d love to give him a tour. She…

As concern over gas prices remains high, President Trump’s approval ratings continue falling to record lows, especially over his handling of the economy, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. Only a third of Americans say they approve of how Trump is handling the economy — three points lower than the worst marks given to former President Joe Biden during his term. Just 36% say they approve of Trump’s overall job performance, while 59% say they disapprove, which is the widest gap Trump has faced during either term in office. In a midterm election year where Democrats show more enthusiasm…

Photo courtesy: Tennessee Titans. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed two American defensive backs to their practice roster, Kaylin Moore and Matthew Jackson. Jackson spent his entire collegiate career at Eastern Kentucky University, where he amassed 294 total tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, three forced fumbles, 14 pass breakups, and two interceptions for the Colonels. He was twice named a first-team all-conference selection and earned third-team FCS All-American honours as a senior in 2022. The six-foot-one, 209-pound safety went unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft, but signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent and made…

18/06/2026 – The industry strand of the German festival will home in on the five Nordic countries and serves as the venue for the launch of First Cut+ MunichSants by Mikel GurreaThe Munich International Film Festival will once again transform into a key meeting point for film professionals from across Europe as its Industry Days unfold from 28 June-3 July. Bringing together producers, filmmakers, sales agents, distributors, policymakers and creatives, the six-day programme, which features more than 70 events, combines conferences, master classes, pitches and networking events designed to foster new collaborations and address the challenges shaping the audiovisual sector.(The…

Cruise ship passengers that stay less than 12 hours in Barcelona or elsewhere in Catalonia will soon be forced to pay up to €30 in tourist taxes for their short visit, the Catalan Parliament has decided. In order to help curb cruise tourism in Catalonia, three of the region’s political parties – the Socialists’ (PSC), Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC) and Comuns – have agreed to propose an amendment in parliament to increase the tourist tax for certain cruise ship passengers. The idea is to increase the tourist tax to €30 for passengers that spend less than 12 hours at…

President Trump is causing headaches for Senate Republicans once again — this time over his pick for director of national intelligence.

The second Test between England and New Zealand kicked off with high-octane drama at The Oval in London on Wednesday. After England won the toss and elected to bowl under promising overhead conditions, fans were treated to a gripping day of traditional Test match cricket. While the bowlers found occasional joy, it was a moment of sheer individual brilliance in the field that stole the spotlight early on, setting the stage for a see-saw battle where both teams fought tenaciously for control.Jacob Bethell completes an incredible airborne catch to send Tom Latham back on Day 1The defining image of the…

The New York Knicks are heading to the White House. Following their historic NBA championship victory on Saturday, June 13, Knicks owner James Dolan confirmed that his team received an invitation from the White House, where they are expected to meet President Donald Trump. “We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted,” Dolan said during an interview on WFAN Sports Radio on Wednesday, June 17. He added, “We still have to figure out the details.” Dolan, 71, noted that he invited Trump, 80, to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden…