US World Cup win, Trump’s crypto conflict, UK racism and Taylor Swift’s wedding
7/2/202613 min
The United States reaches the last 16 at the World Cup with a dramatic 2-0 win against Bosnia that saw Folarin Balogun sent off. U.S. President Donald Trump pockets at least $1.4 billion from crypto ventures made lucrative by his administration’s policies. Russia hits Kyiv with missiles and drones. Anti-migrant politics fuel a resurgence of racism in the UK. And excitement reaches fever pitch over speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are tying the knot this weekend. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast here.
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First 90 secondsKim Vinnell· Host0:00
Hi, I'm Kim Vennell in Wanganui, New Zealand. It's Thursday, July 2nd. Today, [gentle music] the US breaks a long dry spell, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina in a nail-biting World Cup knockout match. Trump's crypto earnings raise questions over a potential conflict of interest. Far-right activists reignite the immigration debate in the UK, sparking fear. And is the most anticipated wedding of the year finally about to happen? The action around Madison Square Garden suggests maybe. This is Reuters World News, bringing you everything you need to know from the front lines in 10 minutes, seven days a week.
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Kim Vinnell· Host1:20
[crowd chanting] The US has achieved something it hasn't done in more than