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World Cup
Lamine Yamal trails only Pelé after electric World Cup start
The 18-year-old scored in his first World Cup start for Spain, matching rare youth marks that put him just behind Pelé in the record book
World Cup 2026
Saudi Arabia weigh low-block plan as Spain seek World Cup response
A Kooora analysis says Saudi Arabia may look to Egypt’s defensive model, with Lamine Yamal expected to be limited to about 45 to 60 minutes if he starts
MLB
Bob Horner, former Braves slugger and 1978 NL Rookie of the Year, dies at 68
The Atlanta Braves said Horner, a No. 1 overall pick who once hit four home runs in one game, died but did not announce a cause of death
Obituary
Ted Turner, CNN founder and cable news pioneer, dies at 87
Turner built a media empire that included CNN, TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies, owned Atlanta sports teams and became a major philanthropist
Energy and AI
AI Data Center Boom Puts New Pressure on Household Power Bills
In Georgia, CBS News found six Georgia Power rate hikes in three years as advocates warn that surging electricity demand from data centers could leave residents exposed