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The St. Louis Cardinals have signed rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt to an eight-year contract extension. Verified details confirm the signing and length of the deal, while the reported value of $112.5 million remains unverified. The agreement provides the team with long-term control over the player ahead of arbitration eligibility.

The National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans for a 250-foot arch at the Virginia-end traffic circle of Memorial Bridge on Thursday while deferring a final decision on height compliance. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts had approved the design in May, and a final NCPC vote is possible in September. Dozens of people registered to testify during the review process.

Egypt lost to Argentina in a World Cup match, prompting Egyptian complaints of biased officiating and a pundit's claim blaming Israel. Pierluigi Collina defended the referee's decisions. Reports from two sources document the controversy without detailing specific disputed calls.

The Houston Texans conducted a workout with cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces robbery and kidnapping charges according to court records referenced by multiple outlets. USA Today and New York Post both confirm the workout and the existence of charges. Additional details regarding the number of counts, other team interest, and pretrial proceedings appear only in New York Post reporting and remain unverified.

France has reached the semifinals of the World Cup according to reports from Times of India and USA Today. Multiple additional details about the quarterfinal match, including opponents, scoreline, goal scorers, venue, and historical context, remain unverified across available sources.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) posted a tweet on July 12, 2026, quoting 'Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in…' and stated she would 'take a look' at running for Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat if voters wanted her to. Mace finished fifth with 12 percent in the South Carolina governor's race held just over a month earlier. Reports differ on whether Graham's seat is vacant due to his death.

Harry Kane, captain of England and Bayern Munich player, confirmed in a press conference that he played golf with Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, approximately 18 months before July 2026. Kane described the experience as surreal, rated Trump's golf skills as pretty good, and expressed gratitude. Trump later posted on Truth Social praising Kane as a great player following England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico.

Public health reports confirm nearly 2,000 cyclosporiasis infections in the United States this year, with Michigan reporting 1,562 cases and 44 hospitalizations as of July 10. The parasite cyclospora, transmitted through contaminated fresh produce, does not spread person to person. Prior outbreaks have been linked to items including bagged salads, basil, cilantro, peas, and berries.

Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway at UFC 329 after sustaining an early knee injury. His coach stated the knee was never an issue beforehand, and McGregor denied any preexisting condition. All reported details originate from ESPN.

Randolph Mantooth, who portrayed paramedic Johnny Gage on the 1970s series Emergency!, died at age 80 according to reports from USA Today and Variety. Both outlets confirm the same biographical details with no numerical discrepancies. Interpretations of the cultural significance of his work vary across political perspectives.

Graham Platner, previously a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine, has officially withdrawn from the race and is no longer on the ballot. Reports from USA Today and NBC News confirm the withdrawal and ballot removal. The development narrows the candidate field in the contest.

England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a World Cup round-of-16 match on Sunday, with defender Jarell Quansah sent off in the second half for a tackle on Jesus Gallardo. FIFA's disciplinary committee issued Quansah a two-match ban for serious foul play, causing him to miss the quarterfinal against Norway. The same committee suspended a separate one-game penalty for Folarin Balogun after reported contact between Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Scottish Open with an even-par 36-hole total, ending a streak of 78 consecutive cuts made that dated back 1,428 days to the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship. The result occurred at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, where Scheffler posted a second-round 72 and finished two shots above the projected cut line of two under par. Scheffler is the defending champion at the British Open the following week at Royal Birkdale.

Eight men aged 19 to 32 were indicted July 9 in Columbus, Ohio, on charges of conspiracy to commit murder and provide material support to terrorists for an alleged plan to attack a June 14 UFC event on the White House South Lawn using armed drones and snipers. Law enforcement disrupted the plot before the event, which occurred without incident. Reporting on the case relies exclusively on two left-center sources.

A group led by 49ers limited partner Vinod Khosla has agreed to acquire the Seattle Seahawks for a reported $9 billion, described as a record price in two sources. The transaction involves a tech investor with ties to another NFL franchise and remains subject to league approval. Coverage is limited to two left-center sources.

Breel Embolo missed Switzerland's flight due to a visa issue but played in the July 12 match in Kansas City, Missouri. He received a first yellow card in the 44th minute for fouling Leandro Paredes and a second yellow in the 72nd minute for simulation after VAR review transferred the card from Paredes, resulting in his ejection. Switzerland equalized at 1-1 via Dan Ndoye before losing 3-1 in extra time under referee Joao Pinheiro.

Alexis Mac Allister scored for Argentina against Switzerland in a World Cup fixture, according to USA Today. Reports that the match was a quarter-final and that Argentina fielded an unchanged lineup with Messi and Alvarez remain unverified. Available sources represent only left-center and unrated bias perspectives.