1. The USMNT during its 2-0 World Cup Round of 32 win over Bosnia, which drew a record 33.5 million US viewers
    Sports

    USMNT's World Cup Win Over Bosnia Draws Record 33.5 Million Viewers

    The USMNT's 2-0 World Cup Round of 32 win over Bosnia drew a record 33.5 million total viewers across Fox and Telemundo, and Fox's 24.4 million made it the most-watched English-language soccer telecast in US history.

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  2. The Nike Air Max 95 in orange, green, and red at the center of 7-Eleven's trademark lawsuit against Nike
    Sneakers

    7-Eleven Sues Nike Over Air Max 95 Stripe Design

    7-Eleven sued Nike on July 1 in Texas federal court, alleging that a July 11 Air Max 95 release copies its orange, green, and red 'Tri-Color Mark' and asking a judge to halt the drop and destroy the shoes.

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  3. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose fiscal 2027 budget sets a record $323.8 million for culture
    Culture

    New York City Sets Record $323.8M Culture Budget Under Mamdani

    New York City's fiscal 2027 budget includes a record $323.8 million for the Department of Cultural Affairs under Mayor Zohran Mamdani — up nearly 7% from the prior record — plus a new $10 million-a-year Cultural Stability Fund.

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  4. Billy Donovan, hired as the San Antonio Spurs' lead assistant under head coach Mitch Johnson
    Sports

    Billy Donovan Joins Spurs as Lead Assistant Under Mitch Johnson

    Billy Donovan is joining the San Antonio Spurs as head coach Mitch Johnson's lead assistant, his first assistant role in more than 30 years after stepping down as the Chicago Bulls' coach in April.

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  5. Nike Book 2 SE "Detroit," Devin Booker's signature shoe in Detroit Tigers navy with an Olde English D
    Sneakers

    Nike Book 2 SE 'Detroit' Released June 30 for $155

    Nike released the Book 2 SE 'Detroit' on June 30 for $155 — Devin Booker's signature in Detroit Tigers navy with an Olde English 'D' on the lateral heel, a nod to his Michigan roots.

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  6. Charvet, the Paris shirtmaker founded in 1838, acquired by Chanel
    Culture

    Chanel Acquires Charvet, France's Oldest Shirtmaker

    Chanel has agreed to acquire Charvet, the Paris shirtmaker founded in 1838 and regarded as the world's first, from the family-run Colban ownership after Charvet made shirts for Matthieu Blazy's debut Chanel show.

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  7. Jordan Design Studio, Jordan Brand's global emerging-talent program across eight cities
    Sneakers

    Jordan Brand Launches Design Studio With Mentors in Eight Cities

    Jordan Brand launched the Jordan Design Studio, a global talent program spanning eight cities and led by mentors including Awake NY's Angelo Baque and Union LA's Chris Gibbs, with cohorts reimagining the Air Jordan 1 Love Letter.

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  8. Spain players celebrate during their 3-0 World Cup Round of 32 win over Austria at SoFi Stadium
    Sports

    Spain Beats Austria 3-0 to Reach World Cup Round of 16

    Spain beat Austria 3-0 at SoFi Stadium on July 2 to reach the World Cup Round of 16. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro headed in the other as Austria failed to manage a single shot on target.

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  9. San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers matchup graphic for July 2, 2026
    Sports

    Games to Watch — Thursday, July 2: World Cup knockouts, and Sasaki draws the Padres

    Three World Cup knockout matches headline Thursday, led by Austria vs Spain and Croatia vs Portugal. The domestic marquee is Padres at Dodgers (10:10 PM ET, Dodgers -1.5), with Roki Sasaki on the mound for LA.

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  10. DJ Khaled, whose 14th album Aalam of God arrives July 17 on Republic Records
    Culture

    DJ Khaled Sets 'Aalam of God' for July 17 Release on Republic Records

    DJ Khaled releases his 14th studio album, Aalam of God, on July 17 through We the Best and Republic Records — his first project off Epic Records in roughly a decade, with features from Jay-Z, Cardi B, and Travis Scott.

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  11. Baseten AI inference platform branding
    Technology

    Baseten Raises $1.5 Billion Series F at Up to $13 Billion Valuation

    Baseten raised a $1.5 billion Series F led by Altimeter Capital, Conviction, and Spark Capital, valuing the AI inference startup at up to $13 billion — five months after a $300 million round at a $5 billion valuation.

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  12. Jaime Hayon "Folkboy Dreamer" one-meter sculptures in blue and yellow, sold via draw on DDT Store
    Culture

    Jaime Hayon 'Folkboy Dreamer' Sculptures Open for Draw at HK$78,500 (~$10,000)

    AllRightsReserved's DDT Store opened a draw for Jaime Hayon's Folkboy Dreamer — two one-meter sculptures, blue and yellow, each an edition of three priced at HK$78,500 (~$10,000), with registration closing July 6.

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