36 · WMO
Greenhouse gas levels once again reach record high
Why it matters
The UN says global greenhouse gas levels reached a record high last year.
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37 · AP
Nearly all coral reef ecosystems face high risk of collapse
Why it matters
A new study finds nearly all coral reef ecosystems face a high risk of collapse within 50 years.
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38 · Front Office Sports
NBA tips off prediction-market era with Kalshi, Polymarket
Why it matters
The NBA named Kalshi and Polymarket its preferred prediction-market partners, keeping final say over which markets are offered.
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39 · Men in Blazers
Harry Kane finally wins the Ballon d'Or
Why it matters
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or after a 73-goal season, the first Englishman to win it since 2001.
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40 · Bloomberg
Mbappé loses China deals after Mao remark
Why it matters
Mbappé lost his Chinese sponsorships and CCTV suspended La Liga broadcasts after he called Mao a 'dictator.'
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41 · The Athletic
The WNBA Finals starting at 12:30 p.m. is an embarrassment
Why it matters
The Athletic calls the 12:30 p.m. Thursday start for WNBA Finals Game 6 a mishandling of the league's showcase.
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42 · AP
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders unionize
Why it matters
The Dallas Cowboys agreed to recognize a union for their cheerleaders after years of pay disputes.
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43 · ESPN
Borussia Dortmund app rewards fans who lock their phones
Why it matters
Borussia Dortmund's app now rewards fans who keep their phones locked during matches.
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44 · Rudaw
Amedspor's rise in the Turkish Super Lig
Why it matters
Amedspor, a Kurdish club in its first top-flight season, sits two points off the top of Turkey's league.
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45 · The Stadium Business
NFL eyes further expansion after Paris debut
Why it matters
The NFL staged its first regular-season game in France and is eyeing Tokyo as early as 2027.
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46 · INDYCAR
Grand Prix of Barcelona coming in 2027
Why it matters
IndyCar will race in Barcelona in July 2027, its first event outside North America since 2013.
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47 · Yahoo Sports
Fox skips Milwaukee's sausage race during the World Series
Why it matters
Fox skipped Milwaukee's sausage race during the World Series broadcast, airing commercials instead.
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48 · The Washington Post
I saw the future driving in Mexico. It's off-limits to Americans.
Why it matters
A Post columnist test-drove the Chinese electric cars sold in Mexico but unavailable in the US.
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49 · Dennis Crowley
Some final words on Foursquare
Why it matters
Dennis Crowley's farewell to Foursquare, which Benedict Evans uses to show that opinionated local reviews still don't scale.
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50 · FTC
Protecting Older Consumers, 2026 report
Why it matters
The FTC says reported scam losses among Americans over 60 reached $3 billion in 2025, up from $600 million in 2020.
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