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What You Need to Know About the 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show
The first ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final has been curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and will feature performances from global superstars.
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Not another political World Cup
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Headaches abound for FIFA as the biggest sporting event in the world kicks off in North America.
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Fox’s full-screen ads during World Cup hydration breaks cause dismay in US: ‘Absolute nonsense’
Breaks have been added at World Cup for player safetyFox missed small amount of action during breakFox is facing criticism from fans in the US after introducing full-screen adverts while players take hydration breaks during its World Cup broadcasts.Fifa introduced the three-minute breaks for the World Cup amid fears that players could struggle in the heat of North America this summer. The breaks take place once each half in every match, regardless of temperature. Continue reading...
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The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal
The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
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Rubio and Newsom set to meet at US-Paraguay World Cup game
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) are set to cross paths at the 2026 World Cup game in California on Friday. Though they land on opposite sides of the political spectrum, the two men will sit in the same box during the United States’ opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, as […]
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A 250th anniversary for another, unforgotten declaration
Today marks the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by George Mason and adopted by the Virginia Constitutional Convention on June 12, 1776. Mason is often labeled “The Forgotten Founder” in books and even at his memorial, tucked away off the path between the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial on the […]
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Hiking water rates is another way Mamdani tosses ‘affordability’ overboard
The mayor doesn't care: Tenants don't directly feel any pain from the hike, so they won't blame Mamdani — and the landlords already know he hates them.
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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."
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She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll be cheering in person
Moira Brown, perhaps the oldest of Scotland's Tartan Army of soccer fans, will be in Boston when Scotland's team plays against Haiti on June 13. "I'm the luckiest person in this world," she says.
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