Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling

France is waking up bleary-eyed on Wednesday, with many still incredulous at the political uproar triggered by right-wing nationalist figurehead Marine Le Pen the night before.

Within hours of a court of appeal in Paris confirming her guilty verdict for misuse of public funds, she not only defiantly announced she would be running in next year's French presidential election, but she had already launched her social media campaign, too.

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VAR call, Argentina win raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup

The clamour surrounding the World Cup’s controversy involving US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had barely died down when another arose in the aftermath of Argentina’s controversial 3-2 win over Egypt in the round-of-16 match in Atlanta.

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IRS Opens Online Portal For Kwong Refund Claims Ahead Of Friday Deadline

IRS has opened an online portal for Kwong Covid-era claims.

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The IRS has added an option on its mobile-friendly forms page allowing individual taxpayers to electronically file Form 843, Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement, for protective refund claims related to Kwong v. United States. The new online option is limited to individual taxpayers filing Form 843 electronically for Kwong-related claims involving fully paid penalties and interest. Business taxpayers must still file Form 843 on paper, and individuals who prefer not to use the online option may also file on paper.

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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers: Wednesday, July 8 (Here Comes Trouble)

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Looking for Tuesday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers? You can find them here:

ForbesToday’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers: Tuesday, July 7 (Hitching A Ride)By Paul Tassi

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Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial after 35-year sentence in killing of Austin Metcalf

Karmelo Anthony’s legal team is seeking a new trial and the recusal of a state judge a month after a Texas jury convicted the 19-year-old of murder and sentenced him to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, 17, at a track meet in 2025.

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HYBE Launches ‘Next New Creator’ To Find Their Global Music Producers

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HYBE Corporation, the South Korean company behind the biggest music acts such as BTS, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, and more, is seeking the next generation of music producers through its global audition program, Next New Creator. Could it be you?

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Chinese autonomous-driving firm Momenta rises 3% in Hong Kong stock debut

A car equipped with Momenta technology on display at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany in September 2025.

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Shares of Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta rose 3% on its debut in Hong Kong at Wednesday's market open.

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US immigration officer shoots and kills man in Texas

Man, identified as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, is latest to be killed by ICE officers since President Trump took power.

A United States immigration agent fatally shot a man in Houston, Texas, while officers were attempting to stop his vehicle, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said.

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This Was The Fastest Recorded Speed On A Public Road For Almost 80 Years - Jalopnik

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Even with all the power and modern technology available in modern supercars, 269 miles per hour is an almost-impossible speed to reach in an automobile on public roads today. And nearly ninety years ago, it was an engineering feat of astonishing proportions. 

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Opportunities across childhood best predict degrees, earnings for low-income youth

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A new study led by a Boston College researcher has found that experiencing educational opportunities in all stages of childhood and adolescence is the best predictor of higher educational attainment and earnings for disadvantaged American youth, as opposed to the impact of learning access during any single phase.

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