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July 20, 2026

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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FROM UPSHOT FRIENDS

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See How Spain Finally Broke Through Argentina’s Defense in Extra Time

View in 3-D the single goal that secured Spain’s World Cup title against Argentina, the reigning champion.

By Bora Erden, Malika Khurana, Allison McCann, Karthik Patanjali and Raj Saha

A collage of eight jerseys.

Clockwise from top left: Dale Zanine/Imagn Images, Carl De Souza/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images, Matt Slocum/Associated Press, via Ap Photo/Matt Slocum, Travis Register/Imagn Images, via Imagn Images Via Reuters Connect, Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images, Nick Wass/Associated Press, Eloisa Sanchez/Reuters, Mike Stewart/Associated Press

The World Cup of Jerseys

48 countries competing. 96 jerseys on display. Vote for your favorite designs and see how they rank with Times readers.

By Meghan Morris and Nico Chilla

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U.S. Workers Are More Productive Than Ever. A.I. Isn’t the Key.

Companies have been getting more out of employees for several years. Tight labor markets, digitization and remote work are among the reasons.

By Talmon Joseph Smith

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TIMES EXCLUSIVE

Buckled Columns in Manhattan Building Probably Lacked Required Reinforcements

Drawings obtained by The New York Times show the columns called for additional steel plates, but engineers reviewing site photos said they appeared to be missing.

By James Glanz and Simon Ducroquet

A calendar highlights the 19 days between July 8 and July 27 that Maine Democrats have to select a new Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner. Mr. Platner suspended his campaign on the evening of July 8; counties will hold meetings to select delegates on July 18 and 19; the state convention where delegates will vote on the nominee will be July 25; and the deadline to submit the new nominee’s name to the state is July 27.

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How Maine Democrats Intend to Replace Graham Platner in 19 Days

The state’s Democratic Party must pick Mr. Platner’s replacement by the deadline of July 27.

By Ashley Wu

POLLING AROUND THE NATION

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Guest Essay

Latino Americans Are in Shock. Can Democrats Finally Do Something?

For decades, Democrats have misunderstood Latino voters. Trump’s deportation campaign offers a chance for them to get it right.

By Andrea R. Flores

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President Trump’s Approval Rating: Latest Polls

Track the latest approval rating and polls on Americans’ approval of President Trump.

By Annie Daniel, Jon Huang, Ruth Igielnik, Jasmine C. Lee, Alex Lemonides, Jonah Smith, Caroline Soler, Albert Sun and Rumsey Taylor

Midterm Test

This question comes from a recent Times article. Click an answer to see if you’re right. (The link will be free.)

The Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan is a fierce contrast between a progressive and a moderate. There’s another Midwest state with a similar fight, in this case for governor. Can you name it?

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