News from July 19, 2026 at 6:45 PM

{Duane Ward passes away|Baseball legend Duane Ward dies|Former pitcher Duane Ward departs}

About Duane Ward passes away

Duane Ward has passed away at the age of 62, as the Toronto Blue Jays confirmed. The team revealed the news through official statements. Ward worked as a relief...

2026-07-19

{Schools in Kerala and Manipur close for World Cup final|Kerala and Manipur shut schools to watch FIFA final|Students holiday as Kerala, Manipur pause classes for World Cup|Kerala, Manipur schools cancel July 21 for soccer final|Classes paused in Kerala and Manipur for World Cup match}

About Schools in Kerala and Manipur close for World Cup final

Schools in Kerala and Manipur will remain suspended on July 21 as both states declared a day off to enjoy the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The decision follows ca...

2026-07-19

{Flash flooding hits New York and Devon as storms rage|Storms unleash flash floods across US and UK|Severe flash floods disrupt New York, Utah and Devon|Flash floods batter cities from New York to Britain|Sudden deluges cause flash flooding in Atlantic cities}

About Sudden deluges cause flash flooding in Atlantic cities

Thunderstorms brought about flash flooding in New York just before the big game. The city felt sudden deluges that overwhelmed drainage systems. At the same tim...

2026-07-19

{Slovko Vincic to referee World Cup final amid past controversies|Veteran Slovenian referee assigned to 2026 final despite legal history|Vincic’s appointment sparks debate ahead of Spain-Argentina showdown|Referee Vincic’s first World Cup final raises past case questions|World Cup final sees controversial Slovenian official on the whistle}

About Veteran Slovenian referee assigned to 2026 final despite legal history

Slovko Vincic, 45 year old Slovenian born referee, is scheduled to oversee the tournament's climax between Spain and Argentina. The Athletic states Vincic has n...

2026-07-19