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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 19, 2026

A woman wearing a face mask while riding her bike past the Manhattan skyline, as seen from Brooklyn Bridge Park, on July 17, in New York City.

New York mayor still considering Netanyahu arrest during UN meet

If you bill it, they will come: FIFA wins battle for fans’ wallets in pricey World Cup

Spanish fans gather at the Madison Square Garden in New York on July 18 on the eve of the 2026 World Cup final.

Wildfire smoke to have minimal impact on World Cup final

A pall of wildfire smoke hanging over the Manhattan Bridge and the lower Manhattan skyline on July 16.

World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 13, 2026 A fan holds up a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File Photo

Argentine fans snap up flights to US for World Cup final against Spain

Donald Trump to attend World Cup final on July 19, says White House

US President Donald Trump will attend the July 19 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey stadium.

Canada wildfire smoke blankets New York before World Cup final, relief expected by July 19

New York’s Statue of Liberty seen through the haze of wildfire smoke on July 16.

Gotham v Spirit clash draws record New York crowd for women's sports

Jul 15, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Gotham FC forward Sam Kerr (20) goes to shoot on goal during the Queens Classic match between Washington Spirit and Gotham FC at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brenden Willsch-Imagn Images

Trump calls New York pause on AI data centres ‘terrible decision’

New York ranks fifth in the US for the number of currently operating data centres, according to an April Pew Research report.

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