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1. Marc Cucurella hopes his wife’s pyjama top will bring him World Cup luck

2. Trader Joe’s shoplifting suspect killed and two cops injured after car crashes into them during pursuit in San Francisco

   The suspect was reportedly a former employee of the Trader Joe’s location

3. Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey: Motels, marshland and luxury rates

   The expanse of warehouses and wetlands is typically a place people pass through on their way to somewhere else

4. Hundreds flock to Kent village to watch chaotic World Custard Pie Championships

   The World Custard Pie Championships take place once a year, with fans gathering to watch the messy spectacle

5. Scotland v Haiti LIVE: Scott McTominay decision looms as Scots make World Cup return

   Scotland mark their return to a men’s World Cup for the first time in 28 years as they face a crucial clash against Haiti in Boston

6. Unhealthy air quality in California city as huge warehouse fire burns for 3rd day

   Officials in a California city are urging residents sensitive to smoke to remain indoors while a huge warehouse fire burns for a third day

7. NBA all-star swept by Knicks is arrested on gun charge in Houston

   James Harden had reportedly been inside a hookah lounge with friends before the early morning arrest

8. US World Cup ticket prices skyrocket after historic win over Paraguay

   The United States started the World Cup in spectacular fashion by beating Paraguay 4-1 on Friday night

9. Lights from Trump’s White House UFC fight are blinding pilots at DC airport, report says

   A pilot described the glare from the White House UFC event lighting as ’10 times worse than any laser illumination event’ they had ever experienced

10. Spain star Marc Cucurella reveals bizarre lucky charm for World Cup glory

    Marc Cucurella played a key role in Spain winning Euro 2024 and now has his sights set on World Cup glory