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How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon 07/16/2026 03:31am • MILAN (AP) — The Italian sculptor who designed the FIFA World Cup trophy wanted to capture three sporting emotions in a single spiraling form: the athlete’s struggle, the fan’s jubilation and the moment of victory. On Sunday, either Spain or Argentina will lift the trophy after the 2026 World More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees 07/16/2026 03:06am • SYDNEY (AP) — More than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials said Thursday. According to preliminary information, the two boats left Myanmar’s western state of Rakhine in Iran's joint military command threatens to destroy "all the infrastructure in the region" as U.S. strikes intensify 07/16/2026 03:03am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's joint military command threatens to destroy "all the infrastructure in the region" as U.S. strikes intensify. International Cricket Council revamps formats for men's World Cups 07/16/2026 02:59am • ISLAMABAD (AP) — The International Cricket Council has changed the competition formats of two major men’s tournaments, adding a preliminary round before the group stage of the 2027 World Cup and revamping the playoffs for the Twenty20 World Cup in 2028. “The changes were introduced to create m ABB: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/16/2026 02:38am • ZURICH (AP) — ZURICH (AP) — ABB Ltd. (ABBNY) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $1.23 billion. The Zurich-based company said it had net income of 68 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, came to 66 cents per share. The industrial automation compan Search and rescue operation for a sunken pontoon boat near Alcatraz Island, in photos 07/16/2026 02:35am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Emergency crews responded to a pontoon boat that sank Tuesday afternoon in the waters off San Francisco while carrying mostly family members as part of a memorial service. Rescuers arriving near Alcatraz Island, once an infamous federal prison and now a tourist destination, fo Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it will spend another $100 billion on expanding manufacturing capacity in the US 07/16/2026 02:34am • HONG KONG (AP) — Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it will spend another $100 billion on expanding manufacturing capacity in the US. TSMC: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/16/2026 02:32am • HSINCHU, Taiwan (AP) — HSINCHU, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $22.36 billion. The Hsinchu, Taiwan-based company said it had profit of $4.31 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of Seattle visits Indiana following Johnson's 25-point performance 07/16/2026 02:09am • Seattle Storm (6-20, 1-12 Western Conference) at Indiana Fever (14-10, 5-4 Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Seattle Storm takes on the Indiana Fever after Flau'jae Johnson scored 25 points in the Storm's 95-90 loss to the Chicago Sky. The Fever are 8-5 on their ho Chicago hosts Los Angeles after Burrell's 24-point outing 07/16/2026 02:09am • Los Angeles Sparks (10-13, 5-7 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (8-16, 1-7 Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Sky -1.5; over/under is 182.5 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks visits the Chicago Sky after Rae Burrell scored 24 points in the Sparks' 96-87 loss to the Minnesota Lyn Reese leads Atlanta against Toronto after 23-point showing 07/16/2026 02:09am • Atlanta Dream (14-10, 7-3 Eastern Conference) at Toronto Tempo (10-14, 5-7 Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Dream -7.5; over/under is 181.5 BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta Dream visits the Toronto Tempo after Angel Reese scored 23 points in the Dream's 101-92 victory over the Los Angele Connecticut visits Phoenix after Edwards' 21-point game 07/16/2026 02:09am • Connecticut Sun (6-18, 2-8 Eastern Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (8-17, 5-10 Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT LINE: Mercury -5.5; over/under is 163.5 BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Aaliyah Edwards scored 21 points in the Sun's 90-87 win over the Port What living in one of the world's hottest towns feels like 07/16/2026 01:57am • BANDA, India (AP) — Heat at all hours, even in the middle of the night. Long stretches without electricity, meaning some homes can't even use basic fans. And a constant search for relief, like being hosed down with water or sleeping outside. For many residents of Banda, a town in northern India th Ice, electrolytes and keeping the door closed: DC’s go-to hot weather hacks 07/16/2026 01:24am • On Wednesday, with D.C.-area temperatures in the triple digits and a heat index between 103 and 105 degrees, WTOP headed to Banneker Pool in Northwest D.C. A lot of people had the same idea. The 50‑meter outdoor aquatic center across Georgia Avenue NW from Howard University was packed wi All Blacks make 5 changes, Ireland make 9 for Nations Championship test in Auckland 07/16/2026 12:57am • WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Head coach Dave Rennie has backed rookie flyhalf Ruben Love by naming him to start in New Zealand's Nations Championship test against Ireland on Saturday, a match which will be the All Blacks' sternest test of the year to date. Once again, Rennie has omitted 145-test