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Amazon Is Using AI to Disempower Workers. The US Labor Movement Must Fight Back.
Amazon is using AI in terrifying ways to disempower workers. We must fight back.
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ICE at the World Cup Is a Threat to Us All
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We’re less than a week away from the first match of the FIFA Men’s World Cup, with tensions mounting over the United States’ role as one of the host countries, and it remains to be seen just how the Department of Homeland Security will respond to what it deems threats—or how active ICE will be […]
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US again shoots down Iranian drones and missiles launched toward Strait of Hormuz, Tehran’s neighbors
US military intercepted a wave of Iranian missiles and drones that Tehran launched toward the Strait of Hormuz overnight, Central Command said Saturday.
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Bloomberg Politics
US Intercepts Fresh Iranian Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, Hormuz
American forces headed off Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Persian Gulf as the war that began nearly 100 days ago continued to simmer with no resolution in the offing.
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BBC News
Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
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Blaze Media
Brazil sends off its World Cup team in the most Catholic way possible
Brazil has very interesting ways of honoring its soccer team.The South American country is often credited as being the most Catholic country in the world, and its people seemingly showed it as their team took off for the World Cup, hosted in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.'The event represents the collective hope of the entire nation.'Brazilians on the runway at Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport celebrated their team's departure by conducting what has been described as both a gigantic blessing and a customary baptism-like ritual.ESPN reported that the team's Boeing jet was "blessed" by two airport fire trucks before departing Rio, with their water cannons blasting arches of water as the plane slowly moved through.Catholicism and soccer are quite the big deal in Brazil; the country is often credited as having the largest Catholic population in the world, with approximately 182 million practicing worshippers, representing about 13% of the world's total Catholics, according Premier Christian News.Some Brazilian stars were baptized in 2025, including Liverpool star Alisson Becker and his former teammate Roberto Firmino.RELATED: NFL players defend NY Giants QB Jaxson Dart after he introduces Trump: 'Fake Trump hate' - YouTube The Sun noted that the airport staff sought and received permission from the Brazilian Football Confederation to authorize the plane's blessing before spraying the water on the Boeing 767-300ER.International outlets have emphasized the importance of the world tournament to Brazil and its people, with Marca describing the "baptism" of sorts as customary for Brazilian aircraft before important takeoffs. It also said the event represents the collective hope of the entire nation that wants to bring home another World Cup title.Brazil has the most World Cup wins of any country, with five. Germany and Italy both have four. Brazil is also the only country to have been in every single tournament since the World Cup began in 1930.RELATED: My 1990 World Cup sticker book — and a glimpse of football's simpler past VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images This isn't the first time Brazilians have given an airplane the royal treatment before the big tournament. In 2022, fans covered a different Boeing jet at a shopping mall with stickers and murals commemorating the team.Branded with the Brazilian soccer logo, the 2026 team jet is priced at $170 million and was previously used by the Rolling Stones for their 60th anniversary tour in 2022.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
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Zohran Mamdani plays the Guardian's Bracketology to predict World Cup winner – video
The New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, briefly stepped away from City Hall to tackle the ultimate soccer challenge: predicting the entire World Cup bracket In the Guardian's exclusive interactive game. From shocking early exits to his definitive pick for the final, see how Mamdani maps out the world’s biggest tournamentBracketology: predict a path to World Cup victory Continue reading...
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NBC News Politics
FBI warns drone operators to stay away from World Cup matches
Security for the FIFA World Cup is expanding skyward, with law enforcement agencies preparing for drone activity that could range from a nuisance to a serious threat as the United States hosts the tournament starting next week.
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U.S. warns Europe to step up Ebola screening ahead of World Cup
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is urging European countries to mirror U.S. travel restrictions implemented in response to Ebola as the U.S. prepares to host the largest-ever World Cup amid growing concerns about the spread of the disease, according to a State Department cable reviewed by NBC News
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