- Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plattner denies sexual assault allegations reported by Politico, calling them 'categorically false.'
- Belgium defeats the U.S. 4-1 in the World Cup, ending American hopes, despite Malik Tillman's 31st-minute goal.
- Controversy surrounds Flo Balogu
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