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Influencer Emma Kate Willman went viral for her resemblance to world-famous soccer star Erling Haaland, the goofy Norwegian striker who has captured American hearts this World Cup. Then she decided to host a look-alike contest. More from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #haaland #worldcup #soccer #sports

Secretary of State Marco Rubio invited senior ministers from more than 60 countries to a meeting about what the Trump administration views as a major peril: the “resurgence of transnational far-left terrorism,” according to documents reviewed by The Washington Post. The meeting has prompted consternation among career and political U.S. officials, some European allies and independent analysts who do not see the threat in the same terms. Some U.S. officials told The Post that they worry it is part of a Trump administration effort to use powerful counterterrorism tools to crack down on U.S. activists they view as left-wing extremists. Caption from reporting by Ellen Nakashima, John Hudson and Adam Taylor.

A bison in Yellowstone National Park charged at a man and launched him into the air. The victim and his grandson were capturing images of the bison from a distance when the animal unexpectedly targeted them, according to eyewitnesses and video footage. The attack happened on July 10, but is not a lone incident. On June 26, a 12-year-old visitor was injured by a bison in the park and transported to a nearby hospital, according to the National Park Service. More from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #yellowstone #bison #nationalpark

A fire at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, killed at least 27 people and injured dozens of others, local authorities said. The bar, Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao, was located near the popular Chatuchak weekend market in the northern part of the city. Preliminary investigations suggested the fire might have been started by electrical short circuits, and emergency exits appeared to have been obstructed, preventing people from escaping as thick smoke engulfed the building, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt told reporters Monday. Read more from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #thailand #bangkok #fire #worldnews

Due to the recent heat dome, some farmers in the United States face threats to their crops and the quality of their harvest. Annie Woods, who farms by hand in Kentucky, has adjusted her harvesting schedule, working in the early mornings and late evenings to avoid the extreme heat. More from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #farming #heat

Crews were fighting the Rock Creek Fire in Colorado this week when a surprise guest decided to keep them company. A goat named Goldie — short for Golden Oreo — followed firefighters for hours as they actively engaged the fire and cleared brush. She even took care of some of it on her own by chomping on leaves. “I don’t know that she necessarily helped with the firefighting effort, but it’s always cool to see an animal like that who doesn’t mind us being there,” said Colorado Springs Fire Department Lt. Trevor Leland. Read more from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #firefighter #animals #animal

Many English-speaking people in the U.S. are watching broadcasts of World Cup matches in Spanish on Telemundo, even though they have little idea — or in some cases, no idea — what the announcers are saying. “I can’t really understand everything they’re saying on Telemundo because they’re speaking in Spanish," said World Cup fan Ashleigh Hallam. "But you understand what’s going on.” Read more from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #worldcup #soccer #sports #language

Don’t be a party pooper on vacation. Here’s a simple way to slash your risk of traveler’s diarrhea, says Dr. Trisha Pasricha (@drtrishapasricha), a physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and The Washington Post’s Ask a Doctor columnist. Constipation is a known side effect of taking bismuth subsalicylate, so ease up if you feel backed up. Always check with your physician, but as a general rule, limit use to no more than three weeks at a stretch. Read more from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #travel #health #wellness #traveltips #guthealth

It’s getting closer to the FIFA World Cup final. Video journalist Mariana Trujillo Valdes asked fans from around the world who they do not want to see win the Cup.

My husband said he was working late. I found him drinking at a bar with a co-worker. Should I be worried? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in. Read more from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #advice #cheating #relationshipadvice

Rob repairs virtually unfixable bicycles for free and gives them away in his community, working to keep bikes out of landfills. But he’s also working on something else: feeling useful again, and figuring out what his brain is capable of after a catastrophic accident. Rob was hit by a car in a crosswalk in 2017 and spent three months in hospitals. He suffered a traumatic brain injury that left him partially blind and with lingering paralysis on the left side of his body. He didn’t remember some of his closest friends, his home or his city. But he remembered how to repair bikes. “The way my mind works, I prefer to think, ‘Well, what can I do?’” said Rob. He turned to Seattle’s Buy Nothing group — an online platform where people offer free stuff they don’t need anymore. He found bikes rusting all over the city. When Rob is finished repairing a donated bike, he posts it on Buy Nothing (@buynothingproject) and finds someone who needs it. Read more from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #hopecore #bicycle #recovery #health

In Gaza City, Palestinians gathered to support Egypt in their match against Argentina on Tuesday. An Israeli strike in Gaza just before the match kicked off killed a top Palestinian aid official who helped organize public screenings of the game across the enclave, according to local health officials. The blast that killed Mohamed al-Wahidi, an official with Egypt’s relief arm in Gaza, turned what was supposed to be a moment of celebration into a reminder of how the near-daily Israeli strikes are continuing to kill civilians despite a truce reached in October. Tap the link in our bio for more from The Washington Post. #gaza #egypt #worldcup #soccer #palestine

A zoo in Thailand celebrated the 2nd birthday of pygmy hippo Moo Deng with a large cake made of fruits and veggies. Moo Deng is now approaching a similar size to her mother, distinguishable from a distance only due to the lack of hair on her ears and slightly smaller stature. More from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #moodeng #animals #babyanimals #cuteanimals #zoo

Bodycam footage released by the New York City Police Department shows the rescue of a woman in crisis who climbed the Brooklyn Bridge. An officer climbed up the bridge to reach the 31-year-old woman, who was sitting on a cable. After nearly an hour of conversation, officers were able to get the woman down from the bridge. More from The Washington Post at the link in our bio.

Professional chef Maurice Levene (@chat_n_chops) teaches his 2 million TikTok followers how to make a family meal for just $5. His videos showing these budget meals are going viral as inflation across the country recently hit its highest point in three years. As his platform continues to grow, Levene said his hope is to empower his audience to provide for themselves and their families, no matter how small their budgets. “I know this won’t stop world hunger,” he said. “But we can help people, and it’s kind to be kind.” Read more from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #food #budgeting #cooking #recipes

When 8-year-old Madeline heard her neighbor, Ethan, playing guitar outside, she sent over a paper airplane with a handwritten request for him to play a song by Taylor Swift. She didn't expect that the moment would catch the attention of the pop superstar. “One of my favorite parts of this story is that we didn’t actually know our neighbor. He had moved in before winter, and we never properly introduced ourselves,” said Natalie Hulec, Madeline's mom. “We also had no idea he was a full-time musician. Watching people celebrate not only his kindness but also discover his incredible talent was such an unexpected bonus.” More from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #taylorswift #hopecore #music

After being released from incarceration, David Arias is focused on building a new chapter through community. Outside SoFi Stadium during the FIFA World Cup, Arias and his team are offering free haircuts to anyone who stops by. They’ve been outside matches in Los Angeles, hoping each haircut provides a welcoming space and a chance to give back. More from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #barber#worldcup #losangeles

A Lego FIFA World Cup trophy is on display at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Built with more than 1.36 million Lego bricks, the installation is one of the largest LEGO builds ever created, according to the company. The 27-foot statue is on display through the World Cup Final on July 19. More from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #lego #newyork #newyorkcity #nyc #worldcup

Protesters gathered after an ICE officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant in Houston, on Tuesday during an attempted traffic stop arrest. Investigations into the shooting are underway. More from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #ice #immigration #houston #texas

An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday after reports of buckling columns led to the evacuation of construction workers and people in surrounding buildings. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani described it as “an extremely serious situation.” The 1970s-era building near the Chrysler Building and the United Nations headquarters is being converted into luxury apartments. Read more from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #newyork #newyorkcity #nyc