US wastewater will be screened for disease outbreaks during World Cup

There’s no spinning California’s disgraceful, third-world vote-counting mess

Officials in California have been warning the public for days that counting the state’s primary election votes, and thus determining which candidates have qualified for general election runoffs, is a process that could drag on for weeks. This isn’t terribly new or unusual in the Golden State; in 2024, for instance, one congressional race wasn’t […]

Police arrest suspect in stabbing six people at train station set to have thousands for NBA Finals, World Cup

Police arrested a suspect for stabbing six individuals at New York Penn Station on Sunday evening right before thousands of fans are expected to arrive for the […]

World Cup 2026 could deliver nearly $1 billion economic jackpot to California

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to generate nearly $1 billion in economic impact across California, with Los Angeles and the Bay Area expected to benefit from tourism, hotel demand, visitor spending and job creation.

World Cup 2026 ticket scams rising: What every fan needs to know before buying

With World Cup ticket demand soaring, scammers are targeting soccer fans through fake tickets, spoofed websites and social media fraud. Learn how to spot scams, buy verified FIFA World Cup tickets safely and protect your money before the 2026 tournament.

Stunningly low percentage of adults in US think America stands above every other nation: poll

As America marks its 250th anniversary this year, an AP-NORC poll of adults in the U.S. found that only 25% believed that the U.S. stands above every other nation.

World Cup Players’ Worst Foe on the Pitch This Year May Be the Extreme Heat

This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Sávio Bortolini Pimentel just missed getting on the roster to represent his national team, Brazil, at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States. At the time, he was a 20-year-old professional player with the Rio de Janeiro […]

A World Cup Full of Geopolitical Tension Is Almost Upon Us

Iran playing in a competition co-hosted by the US is just one of the flashpoints to watch for.

US Takes Out More Iranian Drones, As Bessent Reportedly Assesses New Action the Regime Will Not Like