Ram Ramgopal

PSA: My former Twitter handle of @RamCNN has changed to @RamInNews

New reporting from The Washington Post paints a sobering picture of the growing costs of the Iran War for the United States, as American officials warn the U.S. military is absorbing heavy damage while facing mounting constraints if the fighting escalates further. Officials also say key military installations in Jordan have been struck repeatedly, Black Hawk helicopters have been damaged, hardened barracks have been destroyed by Iranian ballistic missiles, and U.S. munitions and air defense stockpiles are being depleted. One U.S. official told the Post the Pentagon is planning for the possibility of a wider war but warned the military is running short on the air defense systems, long-range munitions, troops, and aircraft needed to sustain a major expansion of the conflict. Another soldier said, “We’re getting beat up across the board.” Military experts cited in the report also cautioned that the U.S. is not prepared for a potential ground conflict with Iran, even as Trump has declined to rule one out.

FIFA to investigate Argentina as they make another Falklands gesture by having no shots on target.

And to think that, before their behavior at this World Cup, I had always supported Argentina and their fans. I suspect that it will take me a long time to get over what billions of others and I have been shocked by over the last few weeks. #worldcup

Any post-WC26 assessment that does not begin w how thoroughly corrupt it was, how thoroughly in league w a fascist US regime centered on bigotry it was, is simply shilling for a continuation of the same corruption.

🎁link: How Andrew Tate got to Miami. He lobbied Trumpworld & was freed from Romania where Tates face more trafficking charges. With cameo by Ric Grenell, failed SecState hopeful who talked w Romanian officials nytimes.com/2025/12/10/us/…

👀 Argentina was an “utter disgrace,” according to these ESPN analysts, who pointed out what they called Argentina’s “thuggery.”

Argentina no solo perdió la final. Es la primera vez que vejó a un finalista derrotado arruinándole la celebración a los campeones por pelearse. Vergüenza

Terminó la Copa Mundial de Fútbol 2026. Fue una gran celebración de alegría, emoción y unión entre los pueblos, donde el deporte volvió a demostrar su capacidad para acercar a las naciones. Felicidades a todas y todos los mexicanos por hacer de México la mejor sede y a nuestra Selección Nacional por el gran papel que desempeñó, poniendo en alto el nombre de nuestro país con entrega, talento y orgullo. Felicidades a España por conquistar merecidamente el campeonato. Los tres países anfitriones —Canadá, Estados Unidos y México— demostramos que, cuando trabajamos unidos, somos capaces de hacer realidad grandes proyectos y de dejar un legado de cooperación, amistad y esperanza para el mundo.

Leandro Paredes should be banned from international football for life viciously assaulting Spanish players after the final whistle. Indefensible thuggery and criminality.

Trump just refusing to leave when they’re lifting the trophy. Infantino desperately trying to get him to move. Circus.

Spain are the first nation ever to hold the men's and women's World Cups at the same time 🤝

There have been lots of reviews of the new Odyssey movie, and as an ancient historian, people are probably expecting me to weigh in. I saw the film yesterday afternoon with my brother and sister (on the regular screen, not IMAX). But first let me just say that if you are expecting me to assess the historical accuracy of the movie, you will be disappointed. When it comes to modern adaptations of ancient literature, historical accuracy is not very relevant. After all, the original is not historically accurate and reflects elements from different time periods, and indeed, while there may be a historical kernel of truth to Odysseus' voyage (though I doubt it), there is no evidence of it ever happening. No, it is far more appropriate for me simply to assess how well the film adheres to the original text. 1/

Congratulations Spain!

Greatness comes full circle. Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi share a moment after Spain defeated Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.

👇🏼 Great info about how the global TV feed of this match is produced. 60 cameras, 57 mics!

Lamine Yamal becomes the first player under the age of 20 to win both the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. 📸 @fifaworldcup

Context: This clip is from months ago. The Pentagon has not held a news briefing about the war since May 5.

Not even close

Once again, the Trump jinx

Argentina may want to stop fouling and try leveling the score