{"id":6797,"date":"2026-07-15T16:27:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T11:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=6797"},"modified":"2026-07-15T16:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T11:27:32","slug":"fatal-ice-shootings-spur-a-halt-in-vehicle-stops-and-thousands-hit-by-diarrhea-bug-morning-rundown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=6797","title":{"rendered":"Fatal ICE shootings spur a halt in vehicle stops and thousands hit by diarrhea bug: Morning Rundown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p id=\"anchor-d253ac\" class=\"body-graf\"><strong>In today\u2019s newsletter: <\/strong>ICE orders all officers to stop pursuing vehicles after back-to-back fatal shootings.<strong> <\/strong>Iran war costs are expected to triple the original estimate. And thousands hit by diarrhea bug possibly linked to lettuce.<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"styles_subscriptionCTA__LOUeY\" id=\"subscriptionCTA\" type=\"button\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"NBC News Icon\" class=\"styles_icon__wRwWv\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_textWrapper__vxvko\">\n<p class=\"styles_text__daaVB styles_textLarge__qlzwu\">Subscribe to read this story ad-free<\/p>\n<p class=\"styles_text__daaVB\">Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/rockcms\/2026-01\/arrow-f55fa5.svg\" alt=\"arrow\" class=\"styles_arrow__tnruW\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/button><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-593eca\" class=\"body-graf\">Here\u2019s what to know today.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-3d00d0\" class=\"body-heading\"><strong>ICE pauses most vehicle stops as pressure to make arrests are blamed for fatal shootings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<section class=\"inline-video inline-video--in-body\" data-testid=\"inline-video\" id=\"anchor-249068\">\n<div class=\"inline-video__background\">\n<div class=\"inline-video__player\">\n<div class=\"styles_gridStackWrapper__Z_AMc styles_videoContainer___xc7B video-container paused\" data-testid=\"gamma-video-player\">\n<div class=\"styles_gridStackWrapper__Z_AMc videoSlate styles_videoSlate__IvkAP\"><picture class=\"\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1240px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-860x484,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1784069955210_nn_emc_ice_temporarily_halts_vehicle_pursuits_after_two_fatal_shootings_260714_S3_1920x1080-kcmhcv.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-1000x563,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1784069955210_nn_emc_ice_temporarily_halts_vehicle_pursuits_after_two_fatal_shootings_260714_S3_1920x1080-kcmhcv.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x428,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1784069955210_nn_emc_ice_temporarily_halts_vehicle_pursuits_after_two_fatal_shootings_260714_S3_1920x1080-kcmhcv.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x428,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1784069955210_nn_emc_ice_temporarily_halts_vehicle_pursuits_after_two_fatal_shootings_260714_S3_1920x1080-kcmhcv.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p id=\"anchor-406bd6\" class=\"body-graf\">ICE issued a temporary nationwide order to all officers to stop pursuing people in vehicles. The move came after ICE officers shot and killed two men in less than a week in Maine and Texas. A senior DHS official said ICE is \u201cevaluating the incidents to determine what additional training is needed to reduce the negative outcomes we are seeing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-5e2ba1\" class=\"body-graf\"><em><strong>This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/link.nbcnews.com\/join\/5cj\/morning-rundown-signup\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> to get it in your inbox.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-871f2d\" class=\"body-graf\">One former DHS official said officers are under \u201ctoo much stress\u201d after being asked to arrest more people and work more hours, and often their requests for time off are being denied.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-bae3ee\" class=\"body-graf\">The pressure is to blame for the recent fatal shootings, the officials told NBC News.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-e6204f\" class=\"body-graf\">In Maine, the shooting has cast a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/elections\/ice-shooting-maine-sparks-uproar-puts-spotlight-gop-sen-susan-collins-rcna587496?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>spotlight on GOP Sen. Susan Collins<\/strong><\/a>, despite her calling for an investigation into the death of Johan Sebasti\u00e1n Dur\u00e1n Guerrero, who agents claimed \u201cattempted to flee the scene.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-3e927f\" class=\"body-graf\">Some Democratic candidates gunning to replace Graham Platner have criticized Collins\u2019 recent vote to continue funding the agency without requiring additional guardrails.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-aa305d\" class=\"body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/ice-told-stop-pursuing-people-cars-pressure-arrest-blamed-fatal-shooti-rcna587458?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read the full story here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-3209dc\" class=\"body-graf\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul id=\"anchor-3a2710\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li>A man alleged to have been running from immigration enforcement agents in Florida died Tuesday after being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/man-fleeing-ice-killed-tractor-trailer-truck-florida-highway-rcna587539\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>hit by a tractor-trailer.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-54a08d\" class=\"body-heading\"><strong>Iran war could cost as much as $100 billion <\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"styles_inlineImage__FvnTh styles_medium__MEKii\" id=\"anchor-68eba5\"><picture class=\"styles_image__i32F7\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"fit\" data-original-height=\"1022\" data-original-width=\"1865\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-560w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260713-us-iran-mn-1530-585d1d.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-560w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260713-us-iran-mn-1530-585d1d.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260713-us-iran-mn-1530-585d1d.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260713-us-iran-mn-1530-585d1d.jpg 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-07\/260713-us-iran-mn-1530-585d1d.jpg\" alt=\"An aircraft prepares to launch as U.S. Central Command forces strike Iranian military targets in footage released on July 12, 2026. \" height=\"1022\" width=\"1865\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"caption styles_caption__TCewG\" data-testid=\"caption\"><span class=\"caption__container\" data-testid=\"caption__container\">An aircraft prepares to launch as U.S. Central Command forces strike Iranian military targets in footage released on July 12, 2026. <\/span><span class=\"caption__source\" data-testid=\"caption__source\">U.S. Central Command<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"anchor-18fa1b\" class=\"body-graf\">The war with Iran is estimated to cost between $80 billion to $100 billion, which could more than triple the recent $30 billion estimate. The Defense Department\u2019s internal overall cost includes repairs to damaged U.S. bases and replenishing weaponry.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-4b24ee\" class=\"body-graf\">The increased estimate comes as the Pentagon is running out of money, as it failed to anticipate the cost of the war and other operations. The Pentagon has not publicly disclosed the full cost of the war. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-8b0e3a\" class=\"body-graf\">So far, lawmakers have shown little interest in passing a supplemental request that would cover the potentially mounting costs, especially as pressure builds around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/trump-blockade-iran-control-strait-hormuz-attacks-shipping-rcna587253?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>continuing military action.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-ba3a38\" class=\"body-graf\">This morning, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/iran\/iran-threatens-halt-mideast-energy-exports-us-reimposes-blockade-rcna587593\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>U.S. launched daylight strikes on Iran<\/strong><\/a>, an unusual move that further signaled the increasing tempo in attacks. Days of back-and-forth strikes across the Middle East \u2014 and renewed threats to the Strait of Hormuz \u2014 have shredded the interim deal to end the conflict.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-1407b2\" class=\"body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/national-security\/iran-war-cost-much-100-billion-rcna587362?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\"><strong>Here\u2019s what we know about the cost. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-67d901\" class=\"body-heading\"><strong>Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed or under investigation nationwide, CDC says<\/strong><\/h2>\n<section class=\"inline-video inline-video--in-body\" data-testid=\"inline-video\" id=\"anchor-7b4eb5\">\n<div class=\"inline-video__background\">\n<div class=\"inline-video__player\">\n<div class=\"styles_gridStackWrapper__Z_AMc styles_videoContainer___xc7B video-container paused\" data-testid=\"gamma-video-player\">\n<div class=\"styles_gridStackWrapper__Z_AMc videoSlate styles_videoSlate__IvkAP\"><picture class=\"\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1240px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-860x484,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1784071124294_nn_ATH_cyclospora_260714_S3_1920x1080-jdmwqj.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-1000x563,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1784071124294_nn_ATH_cyclospora_260714_S3_1920x1080-jdmwqj.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x428,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1784071124294_nn_ATH_cyclospora_260714_S3_1920x1080-jdmwqj.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x428,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1784071124294_nn_ATH_cyclospora_260714_S3_1920x1080-jdmwqj.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p id=\"anchor-0adb0b\" class=\"body-graf\">The foodborne illness possibly linked to tainted lettuce or salad greens may have sickened nearly 7,000 people so far, the CDC said Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-889aa1\" class=\"body-graf\">Cases of cyclosporiasis, which can cause weeks of severe diarrhea, have spread throughout the country in the past few weeks. The bulk of the cases are in Michigan, with over 3,000 confirmed.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-17e499\" class=\"body-graf\">Health officials have not yet identified the source of the outbreak, and no single product, restaurant, or distributor has been implicated. Taco Bell announced that some ingredients have been \u201cvoluntarily and temporarily removed\u201d out of an abundance of caution.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-356e79\" class=\"body-graf\">Officials have advised Americans to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/health\/health-news\/cyclosporiasis-symptoms-cases-map-parasite-outbreak-states-causes-rcna353493?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>be careful with raw vegetables<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Rinsing produce is recommended, but cooking food is the only certain way to kill the parasite.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-4d0bc6\" class=\"body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/health\/health-news\/cyclosporiasis-7000-cases-us-cdc-parasite-explosive-diarrhea-rcna587445?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-818245\" class=\"body-heading\">How a bungled email from Apple\u2019s lawyer soured talks with OpenAI before Apple sued<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"styles_inlineImage__FvnTh styles_medium__MEKii\" id=\"anchor-741c61\"><picture class=\"styles_image__i32F7\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"fit\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1800\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-560w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-05\/260515-sam-altman-mn-1000-019286.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-560w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-05\/260515-sam-altman-mn-1000-019286.jpg 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_avif,q_auto:eco,dpr_2\/rockcms\/2026-05\/260515-sam-altman-mn-1000-019286.jpg 2x, https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-05\/260515-sam-altman-mn-1000-019286.jpg 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/rockcms\/2026-05\/260515-sam-altman-mn-1000-019286.jpg\" alt=\"Sam Altman, chief executive officer and co-founder of OpenAI Inc., inside federal court in Oakland, California, US, on Thursday, May 14, 2026\" height=\"1200\" width=\"1800\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"caption styles_caption__TCewG\" data-testid=\"caption\"><span class=\"caption__container\" data-testid=\"caption__container\">Sam Altman, chief executive officer and co-founder of OpenAI Inc., inside federal court in Oakland, California, US, on Thursday, May 14, 2026<\/span><span class=\"caption__source\" data-testid=\"caption__source\">David Paul Morris \/ Bloomberg via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"anchor-0ad716\" class=\"body-graf\">Apple alleged that OpenAI \u201cnever responded\u201d to its concerns about allegations of trade secret theft, but emails reviewed by NBC News show a different story.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-7cf149\" class=\"body-graf\">Messages show that Gabriel Gross, a lawyer for Apple with an outside law firm, intended to contact an OpenAI employee with the last name Wang about claims of theft. Instead, he emailed an employee with the last name Chang and confused their interactions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-f234f4\" class=\"body-graf\">Despite Gross apologizing, OpenAI\u2019s general counsel asked Apple to remove him from the matter, a request which was declined. The mix-up may have contributed to souring the communication between the legal teams of the companies, whose relationship appears to be increasingly frayed.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-3fd7cb\" class=\"body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/tech\/apple\/apple-openai-lawsuit-suit-trade-product-hardware-email-sam-altman-rcna587376?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read the full story here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-87f0de\" class=\"body-heading\"><strong>Spain is headed to the finals \u2014 here\u2019s what it did right<\/strong><\/h2>\n<section class=\"inline-video inline-video--in-body\" data-testid=\"inline-video\" id=\"anchor-09e41a\">\n<div class=\"inline-video__background\">\n<div class=\"inline-video__player\">\n<div class=\"styles_gridStackWrapper__Z_AMc styles_videoContainer___xc7B video-container paused\" data-testid=\"gamma-video-player\">\n<div class=\"styles_gridStackWrapper__Z_AMc videoSlate styles_videoSlate__IvkAP\"><picture class=\"\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1240px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-860x484,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/spain-world-cup-semifinal-xg697m.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-1000x563,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/spain-world-cup-semifinal-xg697m.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x428,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/spain-world-cup-semifinal-xg697m.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x428,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/spain-world-cup-semifinal-xg697m.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p id=\"anchor-7e18d7\" class=\"body-graf\">Spain is headed to Sunday\u2019s World Cup final after it did what no other French opponent could do \u2014 shut down its attack in a 2-0 victory. France\u2019s seemingly unstoppable force finally met its match against a team that has only conceded one goal in seven games. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-b1a79d\" class=\"body-graf\">Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, the most prolific goal-scorer in the history of the World Cup\u2019s knockout stage, was neutralized. Instead, it was Spain\u2019s superstar, Yamine Lamal, who helped break the deadlock after winning a penalty kick in the first half. His teammate, striker Mikel Oyarzabal, buried the spot kick past French goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Right back Pedro Porro scored Spain\u2019s second goal in the 58th minute.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-da9d03\" class=\"body-graf\">Dating to March 2024, Spain remains unbeaten in regular time in its last 37 matches, a national record. It has never lost a game at the World Cup or the European Championship under coach Luis de la Fuente.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-e2f028\" class=\"body-graf\">The Spanish will play the winner of Wednesday\u2019s semifinal between<strong> <\/strong>Argentina and England on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-9ad7cc\" class=\"body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/sports\/soccer\/france-spain-world-cup-semifinal-soccer-kylian-mbappe-rcna587551?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Read more about France\u2019s defeat<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-c93690\" class=\"body-graf\">\u26a0\ufe0f<strong>First class ticket:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/sports\/soccer\/scottish-traffic-cone-dignitarys-welcome-boston-world-cup-rcna587571?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>\u201cBoston Cone\u201d<\/strong><\/a> marked its latest chapter as a defining symbol of the tournament with a lavish welcome at the Boston Logan International Airport.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-b3c7f7\" class=\"body-graf\"><strong>\ud83d\uddd3 What to watch today:<\/strong> One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/sports\/soccer\/world-cup-semifinal-england-argentina-falklands-war-maradona-messi-rcna587252?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>sports\u2019 bitterest grudge matches<\/strong><\/a> kicks off with England and Argentina, rooted in 200 years of fraught history. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/soccer\/world-cup\/schedule-scores?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>See the full schedule.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-839c47\" class=\"body-graf\">\ud83d\udce9 <strong>Join the excitement:<\/strong> Sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/link.nbcnews.com\/join\/5cj\/the-sports-desk-signup-web\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Sports Desk newsletter<\/strong><\/a> for more in-depth World Cup coverage.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-8cb983\" class=\"body-heading\">Staff Pick: <strong>How Gen Z uses its time compared with millennials \u2014 and why experts are worried<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"anchor-63c98b\" class=\"body-graf\">As a zillennial, I sit awkwardly on the cusp between millennials and Gen Z.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-3942ed\" class=\"body-graf\">So when the Bureau of Labor Statistics published its annual American Time Use Survey in June, I couldn\u2019t wait to dive into the data to answer a question I have been wondering about: Are Gen Z adults spending their 20s differently than millennials did? With more than two decades of survey data, we finally have enough evidence to tell that story.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-d6092b\" class=\"body-graf\">I found Gen Z adults are spending significantly more time alone than millennials did at the same age. My conversations with experts revealed the reasons run much deeper than an adolescence shaped by social media or the Covid pandemic. It stems from how Gen Z was raised.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-fd80ad\" class=\"body-graf\">Curious how your average day compares with others in your generation? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/data-graphics\/gen-z-millennials-gen-x-time-spent-alone-work-leisure-expert-concerns-rcna353202?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>We built an interactive tool<\/strong><\/a> to show how a typical day in your life stacks up with other generations.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-b75ff9\" class=\"body-graf\">\u2014 <strong>Joelle Gross<\/strong>, data reporter<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-781ba7\" class=\"body-heading\">Read All About It<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"anchor-092a61\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li>One person is dead and two are missing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/1-dead-2-missing-boat-capsizes-alcatraz-san-francisco-bay-rcna587582?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>after a boat capsized near Alcatraz Island<\/strong><\/a> in San Francisco Bay. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"anchor-7132f4\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li><strong>For subscribers:<\/strong> A T. rex named \u2018Gus\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/t-rex-named-gus-sells-501-million-become-expensive-fossil-ever-sold-rcna587446?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>sold for over $50 million<\/strong><\/a>, making it the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"anchor-36d326\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li>Efforts to make daylight saving time permanent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/congress\/house-passes-bill-daylight-saving-time-permanent-sunshine-protection-rcna587531?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>sprang forward as the House passed a bill<\/strong><\/a> that would keep the U.S. from adjusting its clocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"anchor-a73334\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li>Lindsey Graham\u2019s sister, who has no background in politics, was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/congress\/darline-graham-sworn-senator-fill-brother-lindsey-grahams-seat-rcna587457?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>sworn in to fill his seat<\/strong><\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"anchor-c0a880\" class=\"break-above body-ul body-list-el\">\n<li><strong>For subscribers: <\/strong>The Mississippi district attorney <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/mississippi-da-nolan-wells-parents-rcna587509?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>said she plans to meet with Nolan Wells\u2019 parents<\/strong><\/a> amid the investigation into his death. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"anchor-24dae7\" class=\"body-heading\"><strong>NBC Selected: Online Shopping, Simplified<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"anchor-5b8d8b\" class=\"body-graf\">With cyclosporiasis cases rising, we spoke to experts to learn more about the illness and find out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/cyclosporiasis-prevention-and-treatments-rcna385888?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>what products can help<\/strong><\/a> reduce your chances of consuming tainted produce. Plus, do press-on nails actually damage your nails? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/are-press-on-nails-damaging-rcna350522?cid=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026&amp;tpcc=eml_npd_nws_mrd_07152026\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Here\u2019s the truth<\/strong><\/a> about the professional manicure alternative.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-f18940\" class=\"body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.nbcnews.com\/join\/5cj\/nbc-news-select-signup-homepage\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Sign up to The Selection<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.<\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-8334c3\" class=\"endmark body-graf\"><em>Thanks for reading the Morning Rundown. Today\u2019s newsletter was curated for you by Josh Feldman, Kaylah Jackson, Elizabeth Robinson and Delia Rangel.  If you\u2019re a fan, please send a link to your family and friends. 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