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Although homosexuality is illegal in both countries, their World Cup game has been designated a “Pride Match” by Seattle’s organizing committee to mark the month celebrating the L.G.B.T.Q. community.

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The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a statement.

Why it matters: These are the first U.S. strikes against Iranian targets since the signing last week of the memorandum of understanding, which declared an end to the war.

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Driving the news: The U.S. strikes came after Iran on Thursday launched drones against several commercial ships that crossed through the Strait of Hormuz.

• One drone hit a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, "Ever Lovely," while it was exiting the strait along the Omani coast, CENTCOM said, describing the U.S. attacks as a "powerful response."
• President Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday that the Iranian attack was "a foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement."
• According to CENTCOM, U.S. military aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites around the strait.

What they're saying: "CENTCOM forces continue to provide safe passage coordination and support to commercial vessels transiting the strait. The U.S. military remains present and vigilant to ensure all aspects of the agreement with Iran are adhered to, obeyed, and in full force and effect," CENTCOM said in a statement.

What to watch: Whether Iran decides to respond militarily.

This is a breaking new story, Check back for updates.

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Because nobody wants to get winded before the warmup is even over.

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During Supreme Court opinions Thursday, Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the majority opinion in an asylum case, appeared to rebut Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who wrote the dissent. The move was highly unusual — and on Friday there was a coda.

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The soccer tournament has brought a flood of political story lines.

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Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive.

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US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.

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The new G-LIDE GBXH5600 models shed nearly 30 percent of their weight while keeping tide tracking, surf forecasts, fitness tracking, and 200-meter water resistance.

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Barack and Michelle Obama are still relationship goals and their latest joint interview should put any other conversations to rest.

The post Barack & Michelle Obama Reflect On 34 Years Of Love, Legacy & Their ‘Cool’ Forever First Daughters Sasha & Malia appeared first on Bossip.

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The nation’s armed forces seemed to arrive late into the emergency response — with an emphasis on controlling traffic, even as bodies remained buried under rubble.

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After attracting more than 36 million viewers, NBC has officially renewed The Americas. Tom Hanks is returning for Season 2.

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Christina Norton is the new chief of staff at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, former officials said.

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Nostalgic millennials, R&B lovers and pelvic thrust enthusiasts had a timeeee watching talented freaky-deakies Pretty Ricky go hit-for-hit with teeny-bop heartthrobs B2K in last night’s viral Verzuz battle that sparked hilarious hysteria across the whole entire internet. At first glance, it didn’t seem like a fair matchup and, uhh, it kinda wasn’t with Pretty Ricky […]

The post #VERZUZ: Prolifically Pelvic Thrusty Pretty Ricky Pummels Watermoochie-Munching Omarion & Bedazzled B2K In Viral R&Battle, Sparks Hilarious Hysteria appeared first on Bossip.

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Christian Pulisic gives USA boost vs. Turkiye: "He was electric, as always."

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“Global Convenience,” an art installation honoring the city’s role as a World Cup host, is a near-perfect replica of a corner shop. Someone got stranded after swimming out to it last week.

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France winger Ousmane Dembélé scored three goals in the first half of its World Cup match against Norway,

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