Japan launched a strategy in 1992 to win the World Cup within 100 years, a timeline that would surely be accelerated without Europe, which has stood in their way in three of their five knockout matches.
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Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2026
Consumer spending accelerated over the first quarter, and private investment was positive.
Martha paced the lobby of an office building in Oxnard one afternoon in December.
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Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
31 July 2026
While coaches fielded questions in the main ballroom at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday, the conference commissioner paced a quiet foyer deep within the Hilton Chicago, phone by ear.
Zelenskyy spoke with lawmakers late Tuesday evening ahead of a Senate vote on a punishing new Russia sanctions package, which advanced toward a final vote expected next week.
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Lisa Mascaro,
Fortune,
2 Aug. 2026
Garrett is acclimating to Southern California and a team that advanced to the NFC championship game last season before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Aug. 2026
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