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AXIOS (Alex Isenstadt) - Mystery orb videos, other UFO records released by White House

The Trump administration released a sweeping cache of government records and videos Friday that include colorful UFO-like orbs flying across the sky in seemingly impossible ways. Why it matters: The disclosure is part of a wave of releases aimed at shedding light on the U.S. government's examination of such sightings, which have been the subject of many conspiracy theories. Zoom in: The documents indicate that government agents have spent years monitoring, investigating and documenting suspected UAP incidents. - At lease some of the sightings took place near sensitive government facilities, according to the reports . Among the items in the tranche: - Videos showing red and yellow light -emitting orbs , some of which appear to split…

NPR (The Associated Press) - Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina

The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer's growing popularity in Canada. Soccer has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation, according to a recent report by Jumpstart, a Canadian charity. Canada coach Jesse Marsch said Thursday he has "felt a real momentum behind this team and behind this moment."

AXIOS (Ben Geman) - When oil prices could get even worse

Oil prices have defied predictions of even bigger increases than we've seen — but the markets' shock absorbers could easily wear out later this summer unless the Strait of Hormuz opens soon, analysts warn. Why it matters: If the stockpiles run too low and oil prices surge, prices at the pump — which have been falling lately — could spike again as the midterm elections approach. - And buffers against economically devastating shortages in major importing countries are also at risk. The latest: President Trump said Thursday that a deal with Iran is imminent, but the outlook changed so many times in the course of one day that it could easily change again. - The oil markets seem to think it might happen, though, as oil is trading…

NYTIMES (Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe, Ian Mount and Christine Zhang) - The Consequences of SpaceX’s Trillion-Dollar I.P.O.

SpaceX’s trading debut is expected to smash records. Wall Street is watching to see what else it disrupts.