What changed in this update
Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.
US men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a contract extension with the US Soccer Federation that will keep him in the role through the 2030 World Cup. Pochettino joined in 2024 and led the US to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
NPR – US Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.
NPR – US Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.
NYTimes – US Jeanine John Taele, 38, was arrested at Donald Trump’s golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, ahead of a presidential visit. Authorities said he appeared to monitor security preparations, took photos and videos, and was carrying ammunition and an unregistered short-barreled rifle. He faces firearms-related charges, and his motives are under investigation.
NYTimes – US Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating Representative Haley Stevens. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in November’s general election. Top Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, moved to embrace El-Sayed after his victory.
NYTimes – US Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized after appearing to harm himself during a TikTok livestream on Tuesday. Law enforcement and emergency workers responded to his Miami home after viewers reported the incident. The livestream has since been removed.