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USA Set to Face Bosnia-Herzegovina in Round of 32; Millions Hit by Scorching Heat Blanketing Parts of U.S.; World's Oceans Break All-Time Heat Record for June; Sources: Madison Square Garden to Host Wedding Celebrations. Three Lions of England Come Back from Behind to Defeat The Leopards of DR Congo; President Trump Releases His Staggering Annual Earnings of 2025; President Trump Takes First Trip on New Air Force One Gifted to Him By Qatar. Aired 2-3p ET
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CHRISTINA MACFARLANE, HOST, ISA SOARES TONIGHT: Hello, and welcome, I'm Christina Macfarlane in for Isa Soares. Tonight, we are going to begin with
some amazing men's World Cup action in Atlanta. England fighting to hold off the Democratic Republic of Congo, having just wrapped up and won that
match in the past minute.
This was a match that had it all. In just the seventh minute, Brian Cipenga stunned England and scored for Congo. But in the second half, England's
Harry Kane hit the equalizer, then scored another. The captain showing why he is the leader of this team.
And it has been 60 years, of course, since England won a World Cup, and this is only the second appearance ever for the DRC at the men's World Cup.
Let's just go and get some reaction from this, and go straight out to our Coy Wire.
Coy, I've been on the edge of my seat for the past hour and a half. It looked like England were heading for a -- you know, a shock exit here, but
instead they turned it around, thanks really to their captain, Harry Kane. It was a stunning game.
COY WIRE, CNN SPORTS CORRESPONDENT: Yes, Christina, have we checked on Glen Levy and some of our other British colleagues who work at CNN to make
sure they still have a pulse? I don't know how you are preparing to do a show amidst this madness, because it looked like for a minute there, that
it wasn't coming home.
It was going to be the Three Lions coming home. The fourth ranked England falling behind early to 41st-ranked DR Congo, got to give your hats off to
them. But their star, their captain, Harry Kane scoring two second half goals. He's got five now in this World Cup, Christine.
And he's already made World Cup history of his own, most career World Cup goals by an English player, breaking Gary Lineker's record that stood since
1990. And if Kane keeps scoring at this rate, Christina, England fans might need some extra cold pints because right now this man is hotter than two
squirrels in a burlap sack.
Arguably, the hottest striker in the world right now. England will now play Mexico on Sunday in the round of 16, and Christina, that will be in Mexico
City, and we have seen what those scenes have been like down there. Just last night -- it will be a raucous environment, but what a better way for
Harry Kane and all Three Lions to step up, to show that they may have what it takes to get that first World Cup win, as you mentioned, in about half a
century.
So, we'll see if they can keep this momentum going. I know later, we're going to talk about more momentum. I'll be back to join you to talk about
this U.S. team, to see if they keep rolling with what they've created here at their first home knockout match.
It will happen right here behind me at the home of the 49ers. So, we'll see that one and a quick preview of that coming in just a bit.
MACFARLANE: Yes, looking forward, looking ahead to that game later tonight. We're a long way from the World Cup final, Coy. But look, we have
seen some European giants fall this week, haven't we? But not England, it seems at this stage.
What are expectations though when we're looking ahead to that U.S. game later tonight against Bosnia and Herzegovina, I mean, who are really
minnows in this tournament, but have been playing exceptionally well?
WIRE: Yes, I mean, you can almost feel the heartbeat of America -- American footie getting louder, right? Today isn't just a knockout match
for them. It's a chance to kick down another door. This U.S. team, they haven't reached a World Cup quarterfinal since 2002.
Back then, smartphones didn't exist, social media wasn't a thing. But now, this 15th-ranked squad has a chance to give America its biggest World Cup
moment in nearly a quarter century. Standing in the way will be that 61st- ranked Bosnia and Herzegovina team, and we will see just how it's about to go. I know one thing. It's going to be rocking inside that stadium.
MACFARLANE: A 100 percent. Coy Wire, thank you so much. We'll check back in with you a bit later on. We want to turn now though, to an Englishman,
CNN's Don Riddell, who was inside the stadium in Atlanta tonight to see this match play out.
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Don, I cannot imagine what it was like to be there in person to witness that turnaround. Tell us how it was.
DON RIDDELL, CNN WORLD SPORT (via telephone): It was -- it was absolute agony for 75 minutes. And now, this stadium is absolutely rocking. You'll
be familiar with the song, "Three Lions", Christina, it's England's football anthem of agony.
But this place has been just belting out that song in the last couple of minutes, because it really seemed as though they were heading out of this
tournament. The Democratic Republic of Congo had the audacity to score in the seventh minute against one of the pre-tournament favorites.
Brian Cipenga beating Jordan Pickford at his near post. And for all that, England created chances and had many chances at goal. I thought we were
looking at the emergence of another major goalkeeping hero in this tournament with Mpasi making save after save after save.
And it wasn't until the 75th minute when England's captain, Harry Kane, peeled away from his marker and headed the ball into the back of the net.
At that point, we were thinking, well, possibly this is going to be yet another game of extra time and maybe even penalties.
But then Kane scored an absolutely sensational goal, brilliant ball from Anthony Gordon on the edge of the area. Kane had a lot of work to do, but
he then found his way to goal and smashed it into the roof of the net.
In that moment, he has scored more World Cup goals than the legendary Pele, and he has now taken England through into the round of 16. But yes, a
remarkable day here in Atlanta, and it really did, though -- it really did look as though England were struggling, and maybe even looking at what
would have been an almighty upset, but they're still going into the round of 16.
MACFARLANE: Yes, relief for England, but huge credit to DR Congo appearing in only their second World Cup. Their first time back, I think in 52 years.
They can hold their heads --
RIDDELL: Yes --
MACFARLANE: High as well. Don, we appreciate it. Thank you so much. Well, after the excitement, we are going to turn now to watches, Bibles, shoes
and crypto. Lots of crypto. The list of ways Donald Trump has made money as President of the United States is quite frankly, stunning.
The President released his annual financial disclosure, and it shows he made more than $2 billion in 2025, more than a billion of that came from a
variety of cryptocurrency ventures. He also loaned his name to a number of products, collecting royalties from their sales.
Mr. Trump shrugged off any concerns about conflicts of interest or that he was using his office to line his pockets. Take a listen to what he said.
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Mr. President, your financial disclosure shows you had a very lucrative year last year. What message does this send to average
Americans, especially those who may be struggling right now financially --
DONALD TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Well, you know, I don't get involved in my personal -- we have funds that run my money.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: To critics who say you're profiting off the presidency, Mister --
TRUMP: Well, you know why I am profiting? Because the stock market is going up. Everybody's profiting.
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MACFARLANE: Well, the financial disclosure came as Mr. Trump was boarding his new Air Force One for the first time. The plane was a gift from the
nation of Qatar that Mr. Trump will take with him when he leaves office.
Well, for some perspective on all this, CNN's Stephen Collinson is joining me now live from Washington. And Stephen, there has never before in
history, I think, been a President who has collected something in the region of $1.4 billion in revenues, you know, cryptocurrencies or otherwise
after a year in office. What do you make of these numbers?
STEPHEN COLLINSON, CNN POLITICS REPORTER: Well, there are a number of reasons why this is controversial. In the case of things like the Trump
Bible or the Trump watches, that seems to be a fairly clear case of the President using his visibility in his office to create products that will
then get much more uptake.
The crypto one, I think is something that people are regarding as a lot more serious, because Trump has promoted the crypto industry, his
administration has loosened regulations, SEC oversight of the crypto industry compared to the Biden administration.
The crypto industry has also had prominent people who have contributed to Donald Trump's campaigns, and then he gets this massive windfall of profit
from investments in the crypto industry. So, you can see why Trump's critics are arguing that this is a clear threat of a conflict of interest.
Now, Trump argues that what he's doing is creating an industry that benefits all Americans and boosts the economy, and is something that is
actually responsible for quite a lot of growth in the economy and the markets, and therefore, that everybody has the chance to benefit from this.
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But this really does represent, I think, the most glaring question about a President and his ethical behavior that we've seen. But this is not
something that's particularly new. People know that Donald Trump has not made the kind of efforts that previous presidents have made to distance
himself from his own financial investments.
He doesn't seem to care really about any perceptions of conflicts of interest. He talked about how he doesn't manage his own investments. His
companies are managed by his sons. And that clip you showed of Donald Trump talking to reporters at Andrews Air Force Base this morning.
If you looked in the background, Don Jr. and Eric Trump were standing right there. So, you know, a lot of people don't take too seriously the idea that
Donald Trump doesn't have a say in what happens in his businesses while he's in office.
MACFARLANE: Yes, and look, compounding all of this is, of course, the President flying around today in his newly-minted Air Force One, which was
gifted to the U.S. by the Qataris. Both the Qataris and the President have dismissed any concerns, ethical concerns around this.
But, you know, on the optics alone, Stephen, at a time when average Americans are suffering under the cost-of-living crisis, how is this going
to be felt, be viewed in a midterm year as well?
COLLINSON: So, any other normal politician, you would think this would be massive political malpractice and a complete disaster. As you say, many
Americans have very little economic security. People are worried about grocery prices, gas prices, and how they can afford their mortgages or
their rent.
And the President is not only flying around in a brand-new plane and making billions of dollars in investments, he's not walking away from it or trying
to hide it. He's touting it. I think on Trump's side of the political aisle, for a long time, his wealth was actually a political advantage
because people decided that this is a man that knows how to make money, therefore, he knows how to run the economy, and he's pretty smart.
I think the problem comes when people perceive that the President is getting rich and they aren't, and they're struggling. And that's the kind
of territory the Democrats are trying to get into as the Midterm elections approach in November.
No one has really made this kind of attack stick so far in Trump's two terms in the White House. The question is, with Americans very angry about
the economy, is this the moment when it starts to become a liability for him?
MACFARLANE: Yes, we will wait and see. Stephen Collinson with the analysis, thank you, Stephen. Now there is palpable anger and fading hope.
Venezuelans are grappling with unimaginable loss one week since the deadly earthquakes rocked the country.
Families are sifting through the rubble with their hands and shovels, desperately searching for their loved ones. And all the while, heavy
machinery is out of use because of a lack of fuel. That's despite Venezuela being home to the world's largest reported oil reserves.
Well, hundreds gathered in Caracas late Tuesday holding a vigil ceremony to remember the victims of the double quakes, which have claimed the lives of
nearly 2,000 people. Thousands more, of course, are still missing. Our Isa Soares is in the coastal city of La Guaira, one of the hardest-hit areas,
and sent this report.
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ISA SOARES, CNN ANCHOR & CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): With nothing more than borrowed tools, Davis Ramos digs through the rubble. The twin
mattresses of his two little girls are within sight, and he anchors his strength in knowing that soon, he will hold them close, even if it's a
final goodbye.
DAVIS RAMOS, FAMILY MISSING AFTER EARTHQUAKE: (SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
SOARES (on camera): (SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
RAMOS: (SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
SOARES (voice-over): While we hear rescue team from North Carolina arrive looking for signs of life or death.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I know that we have still been finding people alive in these -- in these buildings. So, I'm not ready to give up yet.
SOARES: Almost a week since those fateful back-to-back earthquakes, hope of finding survivors is fading fast. But in the midst of unimaginable
grief, a moment of compassion and humanity between an American rescuer and a grieving Venezuelan father.
The scene here in La Guaira is apocalyptic, with countless buildings pancaked by the ferocity of the quakes. And while families wait for
answers, heavy machinery sits idle.
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(On camera): (SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
SOARES: He doesn't have petrol. He doesn't have fuel. I mean, tell that to the families.
(Voice-over): A sorry sight for one of the world's largest oil reserves. Hassell Mendoza has seen this firsthand. She traveled from Tampa, Florida,
to search for her loved ones.
HASSELL MENDOZA, FAMILY MISSING AFTER EARTHQUAKE: This guy will work with the nails.
SOARES (on camera): Their hands --
MENDOZA: Their hands. They try to do everything without nothing. They don't have -- you know, shoes. They don't have machine like drills, big
drills that you need. They don't have sensors; they don't have anything.
SOARES (voice-over): We walked from building to building. The scale of destruction stretches for blocks around every corner.
(On camera): Didn't have a chance.
(Voice-over): A house of horrors. Still, Venezuelans dig with rickety tools, shovels and buckets. As we depart La Guaira, an arresting scene of
casket after casket and of overwhelming loss. Isa Soares, CNN, La Guaira, Venezuela.
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MACFARLANE: Just devastating to see those families what they're being put through, digging with their hands there, and e thank Isa, for that report.
And just a small update in the last few minutes, we are told that the death toll has now risen to 2,295 people.
OK, still to come tonight, Ukraine strikes key infrastructure deep in Russian territory, including the Kremlin's oil refineries. More on this
when we return.
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MACFARLANE: Mediators are trying to help cement a U.S.-Iran peace deal at delicate talks in Qatar. But it's clear both sides have very different
priorities moving forward. President Donald Trump says, quote, "the denuclearization of Iran is moving along well."
He didn't provide any evidence or details. And his own Vice President, J.D. Vance, says the nuclear issue will soon be discussed. Well, Mr. Trump's
son-in-law, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are the face of the administration's negotiations in Qatar.
They met today with the Emir while lower-level technical talks are continuing. Iran's chief negotiator, meantime, is laying out red lines for
his government. He says ending the war in Lebanon is the first priority, unfreezing Iran's assets also tops the list.
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Well, all this is happening just ahead of Iran's state funeral for the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He was killed on the first day of
the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran back in February. So, let's bring in CNN's Kevin Liptak, who is at the White House.
So, Kevin, there, we head President Donald Trump saying this morning that talks have been going along very well. But Iran, of course, are making
clear through its chief negotiator, where its red lines are right now. So, what are we hearing of any progress being made out of Doha? What are the --
what are the signs?
KEVIN LIPTAK, CNN SENIOR WHITE HOUSE REPORTER: Right, and I think, you know, at least, when you listen to American officials, including Trump, but
also Vice President J.D. Vance, they do say that these talks are progressing.
But I think it's evident that they still have to work out a lot of the details of the MOU, the Memorandum of Understanding that has already been
in place now for three weeks before they can get on to some of the more difficult discussions when it comes to Iran's nuclear program, which
extensively, this 60-day period was meant to discuss.
And so, it is clear, I think, that this is very slow going. It's not even evident that the U.S. officials and the Iranian officials even spoke
directly during this latest round of discussions. And what they seem to be discussing at this point is the Strait of Hormuz.
And that is what we saw. The point of tension over the weekend when the U.S. fired these retaliatory strikes against Iran, after Iran targeted that
commercial vessel that was trying to transit the waterway. What they seem to be trying to come to some sort of resolution on is a deconfliction
mechanism that would allow them to resolve some of these disputes without having to fire missiles at each other.
There have also been discussions of unfreezing Iranian funds. That's also something that was contained in the MOU. But some of the specifics on what
exactly is going to be unfrozen, and what exactly Iran will be able to purchase with those funds.
Still, a matter of dispute. And so, I think it all adds up to very slow- going progress and not yet any real discussion of the nuclear issue, which is what the MOU said, that this extent of time was going to be used to
discuss.
And I think the real question now is, whether President Trump is willing to go back to war with Iran. That's something that you hear discussion of,
that the President had received options for a new round of strikes against Iran.
Now, he was asked about that earlier today, and he sort of brushed it off, saying that he thinks that the talks are going well, and suggesting that he
doesn't think it will be necessary to resume the conflict at sort of the fuller scale that we saw earlier this year.
But, you know, the President, I think, is caught in a bind here. You know, he said that just two weeks ago, that he thought the war needed to end
because it could result in economic catastrophe. But at the same time, it is also, I think, becoming clearer and clearer that Iran may be dragging
its feet when it comes to their very sticky nuclear negotiations. And so, where this goes from here, I think unclear. What is clear is that it's
happening very slowly.
MACFARLANE: Yes, it's very incremental updates as well. Kevin Liptak at the White House, though, we appreciate it. Thank you. Now, Ukraine's long-
range drone attacks are beginning to impact oil and gas production in Russia. And now Russia, a major energy producer, is turning to its allies
for help.
Industry sources tell "Reuters", Kazakhstan has agreed to supply 50,000 tons of gasoline to Russia. There are also reports Moscow has started
importing gas from India. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh has more on Ukraine's expanding drone assault inside Russia.
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NICK PATON WALSH, CNN INTERNATIONAL SECURITY CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): Hell is still nightly for Ukrainians.
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WALSH: Here are drones slamming into Zaporizhzhia, where strikes killed one, injured five. But again, Monday night, while Ukraine was dragging its
injured from the rubble, they fired about 250 more drones back at Russia than were fired at them.
For 419, 60 of them at Moscow. This video, apparently showing the moment a drone impacted near where Russian officials said a six-month-old baby was
among the two Russian dead that night. Very few images of the damage to Moscow emerged where a space communications center was struck in Dubna.
A lot of videos actually came from Ukraine's President, flaunting the damage the Kremlin has instructed its law enforcement to hide.
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Russian city skies blighted more and more like Ukrainian cities, and scenes like this devastating attack on a Moscow oil refinery two weeks ago,
shattering the sense in the capital of Putin's war of choice, being something far away that others fought.
Now forced to admit more times than he would ever like in the last month to the problems Russians already know about, like gas shortages.
VLADIMIR PUTIN, PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA (through translator): You are well aware that problems persist for both drivers and businesses. It's not
always possible to find the required grade of fuel at present.
WALSH: Ukraine released footage, Tuesday, of drone units who said they had targeted Moscow's specific anti-drone defenses, making the route to the
capital easier. But it is not just Moscow under pressure, the Peninsula of Crimea battered hard, its isolation, a key Ukrainian goal achieved through
blowing bridges, trains, roads, blackouts and more gas queues.
The frontline brutal battles remain, but the story has changed. Ukraine less the victim, more the disruptor, hoping to keep Moscow off balance long
enough before it falls. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, London.
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MACFARLANE: All right, still to come tonight, more World Cup action. The latest on the England-DRC match, and a preview of USA versus Bosnia-
Herzegovina. And later, is a Swift Summer wedding about to take place? We'll have a preview of the apparent nuptials of the world's biggest
superstar.
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MACFARLANE: A thrilling World Cup action has now wrapped in Atlanta. England were down early against Democratic Republic of Congo, but captain
Harry Kane hit the equalizer and the winning goal, which means England move on to the round of 16, and will face joint host Mexico, next.
And later tonight, it's the turn of the USA versus Bosnia-Herzegovina. The USA team hoping to win a first knockout match in the men's tournament since
2002.
So, let's bring back CNN's Coy Wire for a preview of that game, who is in readiness. And, Coy, I think what we saw with the England game today is
that there is absolutely no margin for error when we get to these knockout stages. So, with that in mind, just tell us what we'll be looking out for
tonight in this USA-Bosnia-Herzegovina game.
COY WIRE, CNN WORLD SPORT: Yes, you're so right. A 41st ranked team almost upsetting your 4th ranked England there. And we have another bit of a big
mismatch on paper for this one. It feels like something is in the air here, Christina. It's not just this Bay Area fog. It's not just that this is a
win or go home match. It's belief. It feels like the American footie storybook is turning another page.
This U.S. team, as you mentioned, hasn't reached a World Cup quarterfinal since 2002. Back then we didn't have smartphones, social media, none of
that. Now, you have the Americans who are ranked 15th in the world. And they can give America's biggest World Cup moment in nearly a quarter
century.
Standing in the way, 61st ranked Bosnia and Herzegovina. The U.S. players have told me they have been feeding off of the energy they've been feeling
from the fans. Selling out a lot of these stadiums and they've helped them get off to fast starts. Three goals so far in the first 15 minutes, more
than any team so far.
That could be key. The fans and coach Mauricio Pochettino have them believing. Why not us? Listen.
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CHRISTIAN PULISIC, USA FORWARD: For sure, the energy in the stadium helps us a lot. Being here in America, just the energy within the team. I think
we've done a good job of starting strong and it helps us a lot. So, yes, we want to keep that mentality.
CHRIS RICHARDS, USA DEFENDER: I think we're a country full of believers. And ultimately, every game, every tournament we go into, we want to win.
So, I mean, that mentality has stuck with us ever since he said it. I think a lot of us believed it, but I think it was good to hear him say it. So,
ultimately, no, it's the same mentality throughout the rest of this tournament. It's one game at a time. But again, no, why not us?
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WIRE: All right. But to that sentiment, why not Bosnia and Herzegovina? They are a talented, fearless side with nothing to lose. And those teams
are dangerous, Christina. It's a huge moment for U.S. goalie Matt Freese. Self-described nerd, son of a pioneering neurosurgeon. He played at Harvard
a few years ago. He was a backup in MLS. Now, he's keeper for NYC FC and might be guarding America's World Cup dreams. We asked him about his
journey, which nobody saw coming. Listen.
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MATT FREESE, USA GOALKEEPER: An interesting, you know, jump to leave school early and leave the promise of a college degree early to chase your
dreams. And 26 years of hard work meeting with opportunity at the right time. To now be able to do that at a World Cup means a lot of that
sacrifice. And that leap of faith was completely worth it. And all the other work that went into it was worth it.
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WIRE: All right. If this match is going to be anything like some of those we've seen already in the knockout round, it could easily go to a penalty
kick. It could come down to the last minute. The Harvard hero will be looking to stop Bosnia and Herzegovina from crashing America's party with
what would be their biggest win ever. Somebody's dream has to end today, Christina.
MACFARLANE: Yes. We've seen so many penalty shootouts already this week, haven't we? Well, Coy, looking forward to it. And I mean, let's see. Let's
see whether the minnows can tip the Giants. It'll be a fascinating watch. Coy Wire, thank you so much.
And let's get a little bit more now on that nail-biting match between England and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Joining me now is Youssouf
Mulumbu. He's a former captain and midfielder for the Democratic Republic of Congo men's national team.
Youssouf, it is so good to see you. Commiserations, I guess, but also huge, huge respect. I mean, that was the biggest match in DR Congo's history.
Despite the results, how much pride do you have in this moment by what this team have achieved?
YOUSSOUF MULUMBU, FORMER CAPTAIN, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM: First and foremost, thank you for having me today.
Obviously, we are very disappointed because we fought by scoring the first goal that will lead us to the win. But I think we started the game
fearless.
We put everything, the mentality, resilience, the fighting spirit. That is normally an English motto, I would say. But I think in terms of experience,
the Free Lions had more. We saw them a little bit stressing in the first half because they didn't expect to be one nil down.
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But after that, the second half, they showed more confidence, more patience. And I think with a great striker like Harry Kane, you can't leave
him in the box with opportunity.
MACFARLANE: No, we do have a great striker in Harry Kane. But I have to say, you have a great goalkeeper in the form of Lionel Mpasi, who had, I
mean, just a standout performance today.
I know you know a lot of these players. Tell me about them and, you know, the background they've come from and just the pride that you have in what
they've achieved. Because there's been some real standout performances from this DRC side, this World Cup.
MULUMBU: Exactly. For most of them, it's -- for all of them, it's the first experience in the World Cup. They're very young. I like the way they
show braveness. They were fighting in every ball. And I think this group, in the future, will win some trophies, African Nations or something like
that.
But, you know, this team -- the main strength of this team is just confidence. You know, I spoke with Masuaku three days ago. He was believing
and he was telling me, we can go to the final, we will go. We were laughing about it. And today, we just saw that we can compete against the best
nation in the world of football.
It was very close. Obviously, you don't have to be ashamed of the performance because they did very well. They lost against a great team. You
know, as I said, if you look at the team sheet of England, you have Rashford, you have Saka, you have Harry Kane. And all these offensive
players are threats.
MACFARLANE: Yes. And it's easy, you know, to forget where you've come from. This is only the second time you've appeared in the World Cup in, I
think, what, 52 years. And this too, coming at a time when there is a lot of hardship in your country, the Ebola crisis, the fighting in the east of
Congo, the war.
I know the players have talked about it during this World Cup. And I know you're in touch with people back home. What have these performances meant
to the people of DRC watching on from Congo?
MULUMBU: For us, it was more than a sport. If we can give a breath to our people back in Congo, if we can give them a joy of a day or an hour when we
win, we know how important it is.
You know, we went through the group stage. It was a big achievement for us. And I think the players will go back to Congo and they will be very
welcomed because they fight until the end. And they don't have to be ashamed of what they have done so far.
MACFARLANE: Yes. Well, Youssouf, it's a pleasure speaking to you. And, you know, from over here in England, I take my hat off to you. Much respect to
DR Congo today and what they have proved to the world. Thank you so much for speaking to me.
MULUMBU: Thank you so much and good luck to the Free Lions.
MACFARLANE: Cheers. We might need it with Mexico coming up next. That's it for now. We're going to take a short break. Stay with us. We'll be back.
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MACFARLANE: The dangerous heat dome continues to make its way over the U.S. Millions of people in the eastern half of the country are facing a
prolonged heat wave this week. Some areas are set for their highest temperatures in more than a decade. All of this as people are set to head
outdoors to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.
Let's bring in CNN's meteorologist, Allison Chinchar, for more on this brutal heat wave. And how hot are we expecting this to get, Allison?
ALLISON CHINCHAR, CNN METEOROLOGIST: Pretty hot. Again, and for some of these areas, this is going to be the hottest so far this summer. And just
like you said, the real concern here is how many people were expected to be outdoors over the next couple of days for celebrations and festivities. Not
to mention people are just on holiday, on vacation.
The same reason we had all of that heat in Europe last week is the same reason we have the heat across the eastern U.S. this week. And that's the
heat dome that is essentially trapping all of that heat right down at the surface layer, making those temperatures and the feels-like temperatures
really extreme in some places.
Now, the forecast heat index, that's the combination of the air temperature plus the humidity put together, is expected to peak at 105 today in
Nashville. Same thing in Raleigh, 109 in Washington, D.C., even as far north as New York.
Looking at that feels-like temperature to reach the triple digits. It's why you have all of these areas under some type of extreme heat alert. Again,
you can see it stretches from Kansas all the way over to Washington, D.C., and up through Maine.
And it's going to be multi-days for many of these areas. Take Washington, D.C., for example. At least three straight days in a row of having that
high temperature in the triple digits. Remember, this is the temperature. This is not just the feels-like. This is the actual air temperature.
Atlanta, Nashville, Raleigh, all looking at those mid to upper 90s.
And then you factor in with the humidity, what it's going to feel like on your body for a lot of these areas. And it gets even higher. Look at this
for Washington, D.C. Today, tomorrow, Friday, Saturday, all looking at least 108 degrees Fahrenheit for that feels-like temperature. So, for our
Celsius viewers, again, you're talking at least 106 -- or about 41 or 42 degrees Celsius to get up around some of these same levels here for that
feels-like temperature.
The other concern is those overnight low temperatures because in many of these areas, we're not cooling off. And that's a concern because when your
body doesn't have a chance to cool off at night, it's at more risk for things like heat exhaustion and heat stroke the very next day as those
temperatures continue to climb.
So, take for New York, for example. Again, look at some of these numbers. You're talking low 80s. That is all the cooler it is going to get at night
over the next several days and many nights in a row. That's the other concern, too, for a lot of these areas.
So, you end up getting what we refer to as the extreme heat risk for a lot of these places, not just Wednesday, but even as we finish out the rest of
the week.
MACFARLANE: Goodness. So, stay hydrated, stay indoors as much as possible, as difficult as that might be this weekend. Allison, thank you.
Now, as the dangerous heat wave spreads across the U.S. and Europe, new data shows global ocean surface temperatures have surged to unprecedented
highs for this time of year, breaking the record for June. Scientists say the abnormal supercharge comes from El Nino, a natural climate pattern.
Also playing a factor, of course, is the human-driven rise of global warming.
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Bill Weir is joining us to explain. And, Bill, I read that the record temperature here is something like 21 degrees Celsius or nearly 70 degrees
Fahrenheit. So, how dangerous is this and what are the consequences going to be?
BILL WEIR, CNN CHIEF CLIMATE CORRESPONDENT: Well, that temperature actually sounds lovely if you're on holiday and taking a dip. It might be
even a little chilly in some places. But that factors in all of ocean surface temperatures between the 60s north and south. So, the chillier
waters up around Iceland and the boiling water on the Florida Keys there is now at a new all-time record, according to Copernicus there.
And, of course, that affects marine life in profound, acute ways. But we don't feel much of what happens in the oceans. The oceans hold about 90
percent of the excess heat from global warming. But now, we're starting to feel it. It creates these weather systems, as the one that just scorched
Europe and is about to hit the United States. And it is an El Nino year, as you said as well. So, the baseline has been pushed up by man-made climate
change. And then a warming year like this one makes it all the worse.
But it's yet only June. It will be much hotter in August. But if you look at the line charts comparing where we are now to the last 30 years, it's
just off the charts. And it's not going backwards. This could be one of the coolest summers of the rest of our lives as well, given what's happening
here on Earth.
MACFARLANE: Yes. And how much do you attribute this to El Nino? And how much do you attribute it to human behavior, like the burning of fossil
fuels? Is it possible to separate the two to find out?
WEIR: Well, the fossil fuel burning is the main culprit. If you just look at the way it's been shattering records year after year in direct line with
carbon pollution, with CO2 emissions, methane emissions around the world. And humanity hasn't bent that curve in any meaningful way yet. In the
United States, the leader of the free world denies it's even happening. So, the battle against that curve is not even truly being fought.
And then when a naturally warmer year like an El Nino comes along, it just pushes it that much hotter as well. So, the cooler years are warmer than
they would be. The hotter years are hotter than they would be to the point of survivability in some places, as you saw in Europe.
So, adaptation to this new normal is as much a part as mitigation that science tells us we should be doing to keep that global thermostat from
going higher and higher with every gigaton of fossil fuels burned.
MACFARLANE: Yes. And as you say, marine life really kind of on the coal face of this. Bill, we'll keep an eye on it. Thank you so much for breaking
that down for us.
All right. Still to come tonight. In this, the weekend Taylor Swift gets married. We'll speak to a self-proclaimed Swifty about the excitement
around the wedding.
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MACFARLANE: Now, it's a very big weekend in the U.S. and we're not talking about America's 250th birthday. No, it's the possibility of a Taylor Swift
and Travis Kelce wedding. The couple have not officially commented or confirmed details. However, two sources tell CNN the wedding of the year is
taking place on Friday at New York Madison Square Garden. And we know a permit has been filed to close the surrounding streets and party planning
trucks have been spotted unloading at MSG. And now, some invited guests are beginning to talk. Here's what Kansas City Chiefs tight end George Kittle
told Extra.
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: What have you gotten Travis and Taylor for a wedding gift?
GEORGE KITTLE, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: Let's see, they said absolutely no gifts, but I was thinking -- Travis for some reason likes old coins. So, I
might get him an old coin.
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MACFARLANE: Joining me now is the self-proclaimed Swifty, Olivia Levin. She's the best-selling author of "The Story of Us: How the Taylor Swift
Fandom Changed Our Lives." Great to have you with us.
Because, you know, there's a lot of mystery surrounding this and I'm hoping you can give us some details here because before we delve into what I think
is the rather bizarre nature and timing of this wedding and the venue, first of all what new details are you hearing about the plans for this
wedding?
OLIVIA LEVIN, AUTHOR; "THE STORY OF US": Well, first of all thanks for having me. It's a very exciting week for many reasons. I have heard so many
different things. I mean listen, people have been speculating about this wedding for so long. I don't think we really know anything for sure. People
have been wondering is this the wedding ceremony or is this just a big celebration?
My prediction is it's probably some sort of big celebration. I can't imagine the ceremony would be held there, but who knows? She has a way of
surprising everybody and you know, I'm not one to want to necessarily speculate on her personal life, but all I can say is that Swifties are
very, very excited for her finally getting her fairytale happy ending that she's been writing about for 20 years.
MACFARLANE: Yes. I mean, there are a few details coming out. New York Times wrote earlier today that there will be a rehearsal dinner on Thursday
and a larger event planned for Friday. There'll be a no phone policy and the dress code apparently is going to be black tie formal. But as you say,
I mean until it actually happens, this is all kind of speculation.
I mean, on the venues and the destinations this couple could have chosen, they went with MSG on a big anniversary weekend for America. Now, I know
you know Taylor Swift better than most, so just talk me through the thinking here as to why this venue and why now?
LEVIN: Yes. I mean listen, nothing Taylor ever does surprises me anymore. She tends to do the unexpected. So, I know when it first leaked that MSG
was happening, everyone was like that makes zero sense. She could get married anywhere or celebrate anywhere. Why would she choose there?
And I have two things to say to that. I think the first is it's probably not going to look like a basketball arena on the inside. You know, she's
going to transform it into some, you know, fairytale-like garden if I had to guess.
And also, it's kind of pretty -- it's pretty smart of her to do it in one of the most secure venues in America. I mean, there are underground tunnels
and roads that lead into MSG, so no one will get pictures of any of them or the guests. So, I think privacy and security wise, it is a very smart move.
And listen, I think when you're in there, not that any of us will be, but I hope we hear about it after. And I'm sure it's going to be nothing short of
fairytale-like and beautiful inside.
MACFARLANE: Yes. And that's something I wanted to ask because obviously you knowing the inside mind of Taylor perhaps better than I. I mean, it is
an arena fit for a performance, even though it's obviously going to be very closed. No one has phones. There's going to be a thousand people in there.
Is there a chance that we could see something publicly come from the wedding this weekend?
LEVIN: I'm not sure how strict she's going to be with the no phone policy. And you know, I feel like it's good. Whatever we see is going to be on her
terms as it usually is.
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So, I hope that the way she wanted to share with the fans the engagement photos, I hope that she wants to share these photos and parts of the
ceremony or not the ceremony, the celebration with the fans and with the world when she feels the time is right. I'm not sure if we're going to get
anything this weekend or not.
But yes, it does seem like there's going to be some sort of performance. I did hear about Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw the other day. I read about them
perhaps performing at the celebration. So, only time will tell.
MACFARLANE: Yes. And she is obviously well known for her very tight knit, close girl group gang. But who do you think? I mean, there's a thousand
people, I think, on the guest list or thereabouts. Who do you think we're definitely going to be seeing in attendance at the wedding?
LEVIN: Oh, I mean, I think there's -- her and Travis know so many people. I think there's going to be, you know, her best friend, Abigail, from high
school, a lot of her -- the Haim sisters who we see her with a lot. And I think there's going to be a ton of people from Travis' camp, you know, a
lot of football players. I know Andy Reid is already going. He's -- he got his suit tailored and sit on lap.
MACFARLANE: And definitely, I think maybe Blake Lively as well. We know that they're close, don't we? But, well, look, all will be revealed,
Olivia, in a matter of days. And maybe we'll have you back to talk about it when we know a little bit more. But for now, thank you so much.
And thank you for watching. This is CNN. "What We Know" with Max Foster is coming up next. Stay with us.
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