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United States men’s national team and New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese said he felt devastated following the 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup final, before insisting the team will only use the result as motivation when heading into preparations for the 2026 World Cup.”I was devastated. It was a massive opportunity for the group and an opportunity to make a statement,” Freese told ESPN. “And perhaps we made some statements along the way, but again, the ultimate goal was to win the final and win the trophy, and we fell short of that.”It’s something that I…

KUWAIT: Secretary General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers Mohammad Koman on Wednesday called for enhancing traffic awareness and adopting smart systems to reduce road accidents and improve road safety across Arab countries. Speaking at the opening session of the 21st Arab Conference of Heads of Traffic Departments—chaired by Kuwait—Koman stressed that the majority of traffic accidents stem from human error, largely due to a lack of awareness and failure to adhere to traffic laws and regulations. He underscored the need to strengthen public awareness campaigns to address this issue and improve safety on Arab roads. Conference Chairman Brigadier…

Even if you don’t have any pressing financial struggles, you still may find yourself tossing and turning at night thinking about money.That’s the difference between financial stress and financial anxiety, says Megan McCoy, a financial therapist and professor at Kansas State University. Money-related stress “is something tangible that has short-term consequences,” she says. Think, “If I can’t pick up another shift this week, I won’t be able to pay off my credit card.”Financial anxiety is tougher to pin down.”Financial anxiety doesn’t have that external effect. It’s just this looming feeling,” McCoy recently told CNBC Make It. “It’s an ambiguous fear…

KUWAIT: Mala, the much-loved culinary gem celebrated for its bold, modern take on traditional Kuwaiti cuisine, has opened its doors in Sabah Al Salem — bringing its signature soul and flavors closer to home. Following the buzz around its flagship location in Khiran, Mala’s newest chapter continues to serve up its distinctive fusion of heritage and innovation. Guests can now enjoy the same beloved dishes, warm hospitality and elegant ambiance in a new space thoughtfully designed to reflect both contemporary flair and Kuwaiti roots. “We’re thrilled to become part of the Sabah Al Salem community,” said Naveed Dowlatshahi, COO at…

KUWAIT: In line with its commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental responsibility, the Australian University (AU) launched its “Beat the Heat with AU” initiative which aimed to support underprivileged gas station attendants. As part of the campaign, AU students and staff members visited numerous fuel stations across Kuwait to personally distribute durable and reusable water bottles to attendants, offering both immediate relief from the heat and a sustainable solution for hydration throughout the summer.The initiative witnessed active participation from AU’s students and staff, who came together to show appreciation for those who endure high heat during Kuwait’s intense summer.…

Facade with logo at headquarters of Scale AI, San Francisco, California, June 2, 2025. Smith Collection | Gado | Archive Photos | Getty ImagesWeeks after Meta poured $14.3 billion into Scale AI and hired founder Alexandr Wang, the artificial intelligence startup is cutting 200 full-time employees, or 14% of its staff. Scale AI’s interim CEO Jason Droege, who took over for Wang, told employees in a memo on Wednesday that the startup ramped up its generative AI capacity “too quickly” and created too many layers of “excessive bureaucracy.” He said Scale AI remains a well-resourced and well-funded company.”These changes will…

Jul 16, 2025, 01:15 PM ETWhen a teamsheet contains the likes of Luís Figo, Rivaldo, Canavaro, Casimiro, and even two Fowlers, you could be forgiven for thinking it was an exhibition match involving some of football’s biggest names.But this was not some charity game taking place in Europe. Instead it was the starting XI of the Timor-Leste squad that got their ASEAN U-23 Championship — officially known as the ASEAN U-23 Mandiri Cup 2025 — campaign underway on Wednesday.While the senior Timor-Leste side are generally regarded as underdogs in Southeast Asian football (given they are the region’s worst team, at…

It’s been a long time coming, but LaLiga champions Barcelona have finally announced that their vacant No. 10 shirt will be worn by Lamine Yamal starting from next season, with the prodigious young winger inheriting one of the most storied squad numbers in all football.A litany of greats have borne Barça’s No. 10 and several more have struggled under the weight of it; fantastically gifted star names such as Juan Román Riquelme and Jari Litmanen both fell some way shy of their full prowess whilst sporting the most portentous of Blaugrana jerseys.Ansu Fati had been the most recent inhabitant of…

Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensJul 16, 2025, 12:40 PM ETLamine Yamal has been handed the iconic Barcelona No. 10 shirt previously worn by Lionel Messi, the Catalan club confirmed Wednesday.Yamal, who celebrated turning 18 on Sunday, inherits the number next season from Ansu Fati, who completed a seasonlong loan move to AS Monaco earlier this month.The confirmation of Yamal’s new number was made at an event with the winger and his family to celebrate his new contract, which was agreed on last month and runs until 2031.- Lamine Yamal: Barcelona star’s meteoric rise- Who are Barcelona’s greatest No. 10s?- Nico Williams explains…

Britain has “a clear moral obligation” to provide state-funded medical treatment in the UK to Palestinian children injured in the Gaza war, a doctor for a charity helping to evacuate children from the warzone has said. The comments from Dr Tareq Hailat of the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) came after Foreign Secretary David Lammy told MPs on Wednesday that he would be “happy to do more” if requests for the medical evacuations of Palestinian children were made.  In April, two girls from Gaza arrived in the UK, becoming the first Palestinian children to be evacuated to the country for…