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1. Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia

   The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan."

2. Opinion: Ranch dressing is a winner at the World Cup games

   NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the popularity of ranch dressing among international visitors to the U.S. during the World Cup games.

3. Trump administration partially lifts export ban on Anthropic's most advanced AI model

   Anthropic pulled two new AI models offline after the Trump administration said they were too dangerous for foreigners to use. Rival OpenAI agreed to let the administration vet users of its newest model.

4. If a Lyme disease vaccine gets approved, how would it go over? We asked hunters

   Drugmakers are working on a potential new shot to prevent the tick-borne illness. How might it fare in the era of vaccine skepticism?

5. As Supreme Court expands Trump's immigration power, experts warn of steeper U.S. population decline

   The U.S. population was already aging and tilting toward decline. After the Supreme Court confirmed Trump's power to deport hundreds of thousands of foreign migrants, population decline could accelerate.

6. How coach Mauricio Pochettino made believers out of the U.S. World Cup team

   Pochettino was the biggest name the U.S. men's soccer team had ever hired. His rebuild was bumpy at times — but now, with the U.S. headed to the World Cup knockout stage, the players are all in.

7. Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia

   Ukraine's long-range drones are striking deep inside Russia, up to 1,200 miles away, hitting oil refineries and depots. NPR recently spent time with one of the Ukrainian strike teams launching drones at Russian targets.

8. 4 ways to get creative with your leftovers (and save money on food)

   Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.

9. Venezuelans in Colombia scramble to send aid as earthquakes death toll increases

   Aid efforts are intensifying after twin earthquakes killed nearly 1,000 in Venezuela, with international teams arriving but a slow government response hampering relief on the ground.

10. What would George Washington say? It's a busy year for people who portray him

    America's 250th birthday has brought more events and new crowds for Revolutionary reenactors and interpreters. They say Washington's life holds important lessons for our current political divide.