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Somali Referee Denied US Entry for World Cup Gets Hero’s Welcome Back Home
The Trump administration baselessly accused the award-winning referee of having “terror” ties.
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California Democrats slammed for bizarre World Cup statements: ‘You’re not allowed to watch’
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California Democrats told the public not to watch the World Cup if they don't agree with them...and people are stark raving mad about being told what they can't watch.
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Washington Examiner
WATCH LIVE: Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to appear in court
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, will return to Utah court Friday at 11 a.m. Eastern for an evidentiary hearing. Robinson, 23, will appear before Fourth District Judge Tony Graf Jr. in criminal court in Provo, where the judge will likely rule on whether Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard violated a […]
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TIME
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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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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Washington Examiner
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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Politics
Not another political World Cup
Headaches abound for FIFA as the biggest sporting event in the world kicks off in North America.
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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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