The Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Edition
Supreme Court Strikes Down Birthright Order, Heat Wave Hits 115°F, and NASA's World Cup Bet
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$250 billion
The amount Americans are projected to lose gambling in 2026 — up 60% in just five years. That figure excludes prediction markets and cryptocurrency, both of which are growing rapidly and not yet counted in the total.
Source: Boing Boing / industry data
Today, July 1: USMNT faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in a round-of-32 World Cup match on home soil, with coach Pochettino calling it a must-win.
July 4: Independence Day holiday falls on Saturday this year, with events, parades, and fireworks displays scheduled nationwide.
July 6–7: Wimbledon continues into its second week, with fourth-round matches expected to begin as the draw tightens.
- 1867Canada becomes a self-governing dominion within the British Empire
- 1898Theodore Roosevelt leads the Rough Riders' charge up San Juan Hill in Cuba
- 1963The US Postal Service introduces ZIP codes to speed up mail delivery
- 1997The United Kingdom hands sovereignty of Hong Kong back to China
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