There was some doubt especially after I read several articles in The Atlantic. But very happy that we here in the USA and our partners Canada and Mexico and our overseas guests made it a great 2026 World Cup!

Not ready to follows other soccer teams or leagues but if there’s a good soccer game on the Telly, let me know!

IF you enjoyed The World Cup and root for many of these European teams, countdown to The Euro Cup starting June 9, 2028! www.uefa.com/euro2028/new...

If your country had pissed off Trump as much as Spain did, your country would have won The World Cup!

My wife grew up in the Netherlands in the 20th century and said there were never this many disallowed goals. You made a goal, they did not find a reason to reject the point.

Congratulations 🇪🇸! ⚽️

Madonna could have really nailed the vibe by doing one her songs from the Evita soundtrack

I thought after USA was eliminated that American interest in The World Cup would decrease. But interest has skyrocketed. I hope Argentina vs Spain is a great World Cup final and nobody ruins the closing ceremony.

"Larry David Jabs Anti-Vaccine Activism Of Cheryl Hines’ Husband" In the latest episode of the series, (Larry) David takes on the role of Dora Salk, the mother of polio vaccine creator Jonas Salk. While bragging about her son to a neighbor in her backyard (she’s hanging laundry, naturally)

I doubt that Jude Bellingham's 7th goal for England made Posh Spice very excited.

The announcer said that Jude Bellingham's 7 goals are the most ever for a player for England's in The World Cup. Will he now replace David Beckham in all those commercials?

The announcer said that Jude Bellingham's 7 goals are the most ever for a player for England's in The World Cup. Will he now replace David Beckham in all those commercials?

The New York Times interviews New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani via YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nbz...

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After 19 years on LinkedIn, I find I am now getting a lot of politics in my LinkedIn feed. I am very interested in it, but I am not seeking it out on there. But it is now finding me. Maybe the LinkedIn algorithm is picking it up because of my recent World Cup posts.

"The Job Market Is a Game Where Everyone’s a Loser" via @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/o...

The New York Times Interview: Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/m...

The Democratic presidential debates need to have spring loaded traps underneath each candidate and any time one of them says "we need to move on" or "I'm focused on the future, not the past" they should be immediately launched through the roof of the auditorium.

"WILL THE ROLLING STONES WIN A GRAMMY FOR ‘FOREIGN TONGUES’? And how is it that the band didn't land a Grammy nomination until the late 1970s?"-Billboard

"How the World Cup Finally Won Over America. "I wrote in my book that when I moved here, right before the World Cup, there was a study done where they revealed that soccer was America’s 67th-biggest sport, and tractor pulling was No. 66."

"Trump’s Plan for November Is Failing"- @theatlantic.com The greatest defense against subversion, as I wrote last fall, is for Americans to vote. A close election is easier to steal than a decisive one,

The New York Times is reporting on Donald Trump's implied threats to the midterm elections but with none of the 5-alarm panic that they reported of Joe Biden's first debate performance or James Comey re-opening Hillary Clinton's private email "scandal."

Here's the moment when Mark Warner chastised Tony Dokoupil and CBS News for airing a portion of Trump's election conspiracy speech live "as news as opposed to a rehash of falsehoods." Dokoupil, meanwhile, said they were providing context and analysis and pushback by having Warner on to discuss.

"The Rolling Stones Roar Back. At 82, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are as vital and creative as ever. With a new Rolling Stones album just out, the yin and yang of rock open up about touring, AI and why their partnership still works." via @billboard.com

Books I Have Recently Read and Why I Am Sensitive About That Subject #booksky #books #reading #currentlyreading

Is really hope the networks don't air this or, at a minimum, let there be a rebuttal. Hey, how about Rachel Maddow or Lawrence O'Donnell! "‘Scared s–tless’: Republicans brace for Trump’s primetime speech." via @politico.com

This looks like a very interesting all-day meeting on the state of the media. ‘Status Summit’ Aims to Deliver More Content From Oliver Darcy’s ‘Status’ Media Newsletter

Would probably meet some very friendly people at College Park Center in Arlington Texas if I went! www.ms.now/together-in-...

After The World Cup, if I am looking for a soccer team to follow, maybe I should consider Gotham FC of NWSL In 2028 they will be moving to my neighborhood in Queens, New York and play at Etihad Park which will be across from the street from Citi Field. Are they accepting new fans?

This isn’t the cheery optimism of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ “Wait ’til next year.” This is deeper — an aching sense that things just won’t work out.

Supporters of Argentina and Spain should be lining up to beg me to root for the other team.

IF MLB has a lockout after this season, this is someone who will stand with the owners. "President Donald Trump urges MLB to institute a salary cap: 'They should have done it a long time ago'. 'You don't have a sport' if you don't have a salary cap, Trump said" www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pre...

England won their last World Cup on July 30, 1966 when Mother's Little Helper, the follow-up to Paint It, Black was the current single by The Rolling Stones. That was a long time ago.

This is also me.

Look on the bright side, England, it's only 3.5 prime ministers until the next world cup!

I was right about my pre-tournament pick of France v England. … I just got the date of the game wrong :)

"E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case. A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid."-The New York Times l

England’s Dynamic, Divergent, Deadly Duo. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are very different off the soccer pitch. On it, they’ve given their country its best chance of glory in sixty years. via The Atlantic www.newyorker.com/sports/world...

“Every man (and woman) has two countries – his own and France,"-Thomas Jefferson A Happy Bastille Day to all my French Bluesky followers!

Congratulations to MS NOW formerly MSNBC on their 30th anniversary this week!

"The False Story Everyone Is Telling About Lindsey Graham. And Vance, Rubio, Cruz, and every other Republican who went from Trump critic to Trump cheerleader." by @paulwaldman.bsky.social What we do know, however, is that there is clearly no limit to the hate and corruption they will tolerate.

What Does Dressing Up Mean Today? A reader wonders if the rising casualness of the world is a good or a bad thing. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/f...

Yesterday, I saw Mick Jagger was at the England vs Norway match. I hope he sang along to a song sung by his "competitors." Whole Stadium Sings ‘Hey Jude’ for Jude Bellingham After Win Against Norway www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1pO...

According to South Carolina law, (Republican) Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement to fill Graham's seat until Jan. 3 of next year. www.kcra.com/article/who-...

Any of my Switzerland followers watching The World Cup at 5:06 AM on Sunday morning?

The New York Times Interview with Mick Jagger

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/m... The Interview: Mick Jagger Knows He May Have Played His Last Rolling Stones Show via The New York Times

The final Rolling Stones song with Charlie Watts aka The Wembley Whammer on drums The Rolling Stones - Hit Me In The Head from Foreign Tongues www.youtube.com/watch?v=SodO...

Even though I subscribe to The New Yorker, I cannot give out gift articles and The New Yorker limits how many articles non-subscribers can view. But if you can read this, it’s an excellent article on Michigan’s Democratic Party Senate Primary on August 4th.

"The Sports Overload Is Here. More games are a good thing—up to a point." Gift Article via The Atlantic