The United States men's national soccer team has been eliminated from the World Cup following a 4-1 defeat against Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday.
The loss marks the exit of all three tournament host nations after a flat performance on home soil.
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Spain Advances, Ronaldo Bids Farewell
In other World Cup action on Monday, Spain advanced to the quarterfinals by securing a 1-0 victory over Portugal.
This match marked the final World Cup appearance for 41-year-old Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
"I'm at peace," said Ronaldo, who burst into tears on the pitch as his international tournament career came to a close.
"I've given my best," he added.
Beyond sports, viral social stories emerged as 32-year-old Janet Zitting shared her experience growing up with four mothers and 44 siblings in a polygamous household.
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"I remember when I was 8 or 10, I was talking to one of the neighbor kids," Zitting recalled.
She noted that her early childhood perspective initially made her view monogamous families with sympathy.
"I'm thinking in my head, 'Wow, she only has one mom. That's so sad,'" she said.
Concurrently, the Supreme Court ruled that Texas can enforce age verification and parental consent mandates for most applications during ongoing legal challenges.
In political news, Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner announced he is reflecting on his campaign following a new allegation.
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Authorities in Mississippi called off the search for missing teenager Nolan Wells after discovering a body on Horn Island.
