Argentina's newly sworn-in President Javier Milei addressed thousands of supporters in Buenos Aires, declaring that the country is in an economic "emergency" and demanding immediate action. He has promised to cut public spending, reduce poverty and unemployment, introduce a fairer and more transparent tax system, tackle corruption, and strengthen the rule of law to help the country recover from its current economic crisis. He also aims to improve infrastructure and increase access to health care and education.
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Javier Milei, a right-wing populist, has been elected president of Argentina in a fiercely polarized election campaign. He won 55.8% of the vote, while his opponent, Economy Minister Sergio Massa, conceded defeat with 86.6% of votes tallied. Milei has promised to "build a new Argentina" and work to unite the nation, but the effects of his policies remain to be seen.
Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce have been spotted together on multiple occasions, and their latest display of affection happened in Buenos Aires on Saturday night. Swift snuck in a lyric change to her song "Karma" with a giggle, and Kelce was captured on video bringing his hands to his face and breaking out in a big grin. The couple reportedly had a "low-key date night" in Buenos Aires the day before, and fans are speculating about the future of their relationship.
FIFA has announced an unprecedented three-continent project for the 2030 World Cup, with Europe, Africa, and South America all included. The tournament will open in Uruguay's Centenario Stadium, the site of the inaugural 1930 World Cup final, and will be the first to include 48 teams. The process of selecting the host countries for the tournament will now begin, with the tournament expected to take place in summer of 2030.
Germany defeated the United States in the World Cup semifinals on Friday night, with Andreas Obst and Franz Wagner leading the way. The U.S. was unable to mount a comeback and Germany secured their first ever win over the Americans, marking the second consecutive time in FIBA's biggest tournament that the U.S. will not be receiving a medal. The U.S. will now face Spain in the third-place game on Sunday, while Germany will take on Argentina in the championship game.
Liam Payne, former One Direction star, has been hospitalized with a serious kidney infection and will postpone his upcoming South America tour to focus on his health. Fans have been sending him well wishes and understanding his decision to prioritize his health, and Payne is expected to reschedule the tour at a later date.
Pope Francis has announced the selection of 13 new cardinals from countries around the world, including Italy, Spain, Japan, India, and Brazil. Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez from La Plata, Argentina will lead the Holy See's powerful office for ensuring doctrinal orthodoxy and overseeing processing of allegations of sexual abuse against clergy worldwide. The ceremony to formally install the new cardinals will take place in the Vatican on September 30th.
Sayfullo Saipov, an Islamic extremist who drove a truck along a popular bike path in 2017, killing eight people, will not face the death penalty after a jury in New York City was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The jury deliberated for four days before deciding that Saipov, a 35-year-old Uzbekistan citizen, will receive an automatic sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Saipov's lawyers argued that he was mentally ill and had been radicalized by ISIS propaganda, while prosecutors argued that he was a cold-blooded killer who had planned the attack for months.