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Elon Musk is building a form of capitalism that Adam Smith would hate
ANOTHER WEEK, another cocky claim from Elon Musk: he now envisions SpaceX becoming “worth more than the rest of Earth” if it accomplishes its long-term goals. https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2026/07/12/elon-musk-is-building-a-form-of-capitalism-that-adam-smith-would-hate
Defending Wimbledon champ Jannik Sinner defeats French Open winner Alexander Zverev in 4 sets
Sinner’s fifth Grand Slam title came in his first tournament since a second-round meltdown at the French Open, when he wilted in a Paris heat wave. https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/tennis/jannik-sinner-defeats-alex-zverev-wimbledon-rcna564970
Five storylines to follow for the 2026 MLB Draft: No. 1 pick candidates, dark horse surprises and more
Baseball’s annual amateur draft begins this Saturday, July 11, and will continue into Sunday. Future All-Stars will be selected this weekend. Possibly a future MVP or Cy Young winner. And maybe in 30 years, we’ll watch someone who hears his name called this weekend deliver a Hall of Fame induction speech in Cooperstown. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-mlb-draft-storylines-white-sox-roch-cholowsky-grady-emerson-vahn-lackey/
Spain’s late winning goal breaks Belgian hearts to seal World Cup semifinal spot
Semifinal match up set: Spain will meet France for the first semifinal set after La Roja scored a late winning goal in the second half to beat Belgium 2-1. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/10/sport/live-news/spain-belgium-world-cup-score
The Best Sofas Do More Than Just Sit Pretty
Is there a piece of furniture more important to your aesthetic than one of the best sofas? We know that having (or not having) a top-tier couch can make or break your home’s decor, and to help ensure you never, ever end up with a sad sofa selection—or worse, a futon—we’ve curated a list of […]
Trump’s loaded language, gene-edited babies, pilot’s last words: Catch up on the day’s stories
President Donald Trump dug his latest line of attack out of the dustbin of history. With the midterm elections approaching, calling his opponents “communists” is shaping up as his go-to counteroffensive. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/08/us/5-things-pm-july-8-trnd