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Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher 07/28/2026 11:16am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 90.8 in July from 92.2 in June. That's essentially the same tep South Korea orders residents to evacuate after reported white phosphorus leak at US base 07/28/2026 11:07am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean authorities ordered civilians to evacuate on Tuesday after a suspected white phosphorus leak at a U.S. military base near the capital, Seoul. 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Click here to star The DC area's 30 sweetest spots for ice cream, gelato, custard and more 07/28/2026 10:52am • Time to cool down! Whether you're craving gelato, soft serve, frozen custard, ice cream or something else that is just sweet and cold enough, WTOP has a list focused on the most reliable neighborhood spots for a scoop, sundae or something truly inventive. Across the D.C. region, frozen desser DC United enters next phase of its rebuild as MLS restarts play 07/28/2026 10:34am • As Major League Soccer paused its season during the FIFA men's World Cup, Erkut Sogut's job never stopped. Instead, Sogut, the managing director of soccer operations for D.C. United, spent much of the break on the road, making player deals as part of the club's roster rebuild. "The plane is an of Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation 07/28/2026 10:28am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged when it meets Tuesday and Wednesday, but chair Kevin Warsh is under increasing pressure to hike rates soon, a move that could provoke ire from President Donald Trump, who appointed him. The Iran war has reign Rules panel says sending Swiss player off in World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina was wrong 07/28/2026 10:25am • GENEVA (AP) — Soccer’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina. Embolo’s second yellow card, after a video review for simulating being fouled, changed the Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen to compete in 5,000 meters at European championships 07/28/2026 10:14am • BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen confirmed on Tuesday he'll compete in the 5,000 meters at the European championships next month, marking his return from surgery on his left Achilles tendon. The 25-year-old Norwegian, who had surgery in early 2026 to clean up Sports on TV for Wednesday, July 29 07/28/2026 10:10am • (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, July 29 GOLF 4 a.m. (Thursday) GOLF — LPGA Tour: AIG Women’s Open, First Round, Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England HORSE RACING 1 p.m. FS2 — Saratoga Live 9 p.m. FS1 — NYRA: A