Swiss watch exports barely grow in May as Iran conflict weighs
Swiss watch exports barely expanded in May after two months of declines, suggesting the industry is feeling the effects of fallout from the conflict in the Middle East. Read More
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L’Oreal to acquire majority stake in India’s Innovist
French cosmetics group L’Oreal will acquire a majority stake in India’s Innovist, it said on Thursday, as it looks to step up its share of one of the world’s fastest growing markets. Read More
Michigan pollster accuses McMorrow campaign of killing unfavorable Senate poll
A prominent Michigan pollster is accusing state Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s Senate campaign of pressuring a state capitol news outlet into killing a survey of the heated Democratic primary. The pollster, Steve Mitchell, told POLITICO the survey was conducted on behalf of Michigan Information & Research Service, an independent news outlet covering the state capitol that…
NFL QB Battles: Who Should Start for the Raiders, Browns, Vikings, Falcons?
With minicamps wrapping up around the NFL, it’s a fitting time to check in on the most intriguing quarterback competitions. After conducting a deep dive on each situation, here are my thoughts on the league’s best battles. The battle between the former No. 1 overall pick and the Vikings’ intended franchise QB could determine whether…
New Faces, Same Standard: Despite Turnover, UConn’s Identity Remains Intact
STORRS, Conn. — It’s toward the end of his grueling incline-run workouts when UConn head coach Dan Hurley feels the familiar yearning for some self-inflicted pain. As he runs, sweat spewing, Hurley cues up “One Shining Moment” on his phone, the annual highlight video that accompanies each NCAA Tournament. The Huskies make their first appearance…
Cristiano Ronaldo Mocked With ‘Messi’ Chants After Frustrating World Cup Draw
For nearly two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have pushed each other to unprecedented heights at both the club and international level. Now, this year’s FIFA World Cup has become the latest stage for their rivalry, even without a head-to-head showdown. After Portugal’s surprising draw against DR Congo on Wednesday, Ronaldo walked off the…
USA Wants Christian Pulisic Healthy, But World Cup Is ‘A Long Tournament’
U.S. World Cup Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) — Christian Pulisic emerged from the U.S. men’s national team’s pop-up training tent and jogged to the far side of the field. His teammates had already begun warming up ahead of Wednesday’s practice, making this the third day in a row that the squad had to work…
4 Takeaways From England’s World Cup Win Over Croatia
For 45 minutes, this had the makings of another England worry fest — two leads surrendered, two soft goals conceded, the old ghosts stirring. Then Thomas Tuchel gave the team the right motivation at the half. England stopped being generous, and the game tilted in their favor for good. The 4-2 scoreline at Dallas Stadium undersells how…
Best of World Cup Match Day 1: Favorite Moment, Best Goal, More Superlatives
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already seen plenty of absolute bangers, incredible moments and surprises … and we’ve only completed Match Day 1. Mexico opened up the tournament with a strong showing against South Africa, the U.S. men’s national team arguably had its best win ever at a World Cup and Lionel Messi tied…
World Cup Roundup: Harry Kane Joins Goalscoring Stars; Cristiano Ronaldo Struggles
One day after Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all started their World Cups with multi-goal games, Harry Kane got in on the act — but Cristiano Ronaldo couldn’t. The England captain scored twice in England’s win over Croatia, while Ronaldo couldn’t make a real impact in Portugal’s draw against DR Congo. Ronaldo’s role…