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AXIOS (Kerry Flynn) - World Cup final draws record 62.8M U.S. viewers

Sunday's FIFA World Cup final drew more than 62.8 million viewers in the U.S., making it the most-watched World Cup final and soccer telecast in American history. Why it matters: The record audience underscores soccer's growing popularity in the U.S. and is likely to boost the value of future media rights. By the numbers: The game , which saw Spain beat defending champion Argentina 1–0 in extra time, also was the most-watched soccer match in Spanish-language media history, Telemundo said. - Nearly 39 million U.S. viewers watched the game on Fox, which had exclusive English-language broadcast rights in the U.S. Those figures are up 132% from the 2022 final on Fox, the company said . - Another nearly 24 million U.S. viewers tuned into…

Sunday's FIFA World Cup final drew more than 62.8 million viewers in the U.S., making it the most-watched World Cup final and soccer telecast in American history. Why it matters: The record audience underscores soccer's growing popularity in the U.S. and is likely to boost the value of future media rights. By the numbers: The game , which saw Spain beat defending champion Argentina 1–0 in extra time, also was the most-watched soccer match in Spanish-language media history, Telemundo said. - Nearly 39 million U.S. viewers watched the game on Fox, which had exclusive English-language broadcast rights in the U.S. Those figures are up 132% from the 2022 final on Fox, the company said . - Another nearly 24 million U.S. viewers tuned into…Open

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - DATA: GLP-1 Medications Reduce Employee Sick Days by 17%.

A new study published has revealed that GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, reduced long-term sick leave by almost 20 percent.

A new study has highlighted the apparent economic benefits of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, such as reducing long-term absences, saving money for employers and governments, and boosting productivity. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A new study has revealed that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reduced long-term sick leave by almost 20 percent. DETAIL: According to a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research, GLP-1 drugs reduced long-term sick leave by 17 percent . compared to those who did not take them. The study defined long-term sick leave as health-related absences longer than 30 days. The study analyzed data from Denmark, where long-term sick leave, which is also defined as longer than 30 days, is government-funded. The…Open

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Darline Graham joins crowded field running for her brother's Senate seat

The GOP race to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is shaping up to be a combative affair, despite President Trump seeking to clear the field for Graham’s sister. Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.). — who was appointed to fill the remaining few months of her brother’s term — announced Monday that she intends to throw her hat in the ring, as the one-week filing period for the Aug. 11 special primary election is set to begin today at noon. Read more: https://thehill.com/newsletters/morning-report/5979822-south-carolina-senate-race-darline-graham-donald-trump-iran-war/ #SouthCarolina #LindseyGraham #DarlineGraham #Senate #Election #Trump

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Biden's exit: Two years since a debate disaster blew up his reelection campaign

Following then-President Biden's appearance on CNN's debate stage June 27, 2024 — a performance that shocked viewers with the incumbent's lapses – he quickly began to face calls from other Democrats to leave the race. By July 21, he decided to bow out, ceding a race that would have been a rematch against former President Trump to then-Vice President Harris. But even before the decisive debate, Biden had given observers pause with gaffes in some of his public statements. #Biden #2024Election #Fitness #Presidency