WORLD CUP

Jun 05 2026SPORTS

Giants Star Joins World Cup Sticker Craze in NYC

Eli Manning, once a New York Giants quarterback, joined former Italian defender Alessandro Nesta and former NFL player Shaun O’Hara at a Panini fan event in Manhattan to celebrate the World Cup. The three athletes helped fans buy and trade stickers that feature every national team in the tourname

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Jun 05 2026SPORTS

Summer Heat and Storms Await Dallas Fans

Dallas‑Fort Worth will welcome World Cup crowds in mid‑June through mid‑July, a time when the region is known for blazing temperatures and occasional rain showers. The National Weather Service predicts daytime highs in the low 90s for June and mid‑90s for July, while nights stay comfortable in th

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Jun 05 2026SPORTS

Nike Taps Football Stars for Wild World Cup Ad

A new Nike ad shows top players breaking free from a boring script. The video starts with a director trying to control the shoot, but the players take over, turning a simple shoot into a fun mess. The chaos plays out on a studio set, with stars like Haaland getting creative. It’s a smart move—Nike k

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

Small shops can score big with summer’s big games

Summer tourists keep flooding into Philadelphia. A major sports event brings crowds that many neighborhood shops rarely see. Owners don’t need to be official sponsors to get part of the wave. Local spots can still stand out by joining the excitement without breaking rules. Many visitors don’t care

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

Why big sports cities in the US won’t host the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the US, Mexico, and Canada, but some of America’s biggest sports cities won’t be in the game. Chicago, Phoenix, and Detroit—home to passionate fans and major sports teams—are sitting this one out. Even though these cities have huge stadiums and loyal followings,

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

How Canadian small businesses are caught between World Cup chances and rising costs

Many Canadians plan to spend the 2026 FIFA World Cup watching matches at local bars instead of big chains. A survey shows 22% of people will head to independent spots, while only 2% will go to large venues. On average, fans expect to spend about $52 each on food and drinks during a game. For a full

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Jun 02 2026CRIME

Big events coming to New York this summer mean big changes

This summer, New York City is preparing for a double dose of excitement: the FIFA World Cup and the NBA Finals. While fans look forward to the games, the head of the police department sees a mix of challenges ahead. The NYPD expects a much higher risk level than usual, partly because hundreds of tho

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May 29 2026OPINION

Ebola, the World Cup, and America’s Calm Test

The United States received two health alerts this week: one for hantavirus and another for Ebola. When officials send out warnings, my role as chief medical officer is to brief doctors, nurses and clinic staff about what to watch for. This routine work is turning into a headline as the Ebola o

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May 28 2026SPORTS

New York and New Jersey take a closer look at World Cup ticket fairness

New York and New Jersey aren’t waiting around to see if ticket buyers get what they paid for at next year’s World Cup. The state attorneys general have launched an investigation into FIFA’s ticketing system after fans flagged issues like seats not matching what they bought. The probe focuses on matc

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May 27 2026POLITICS

New Jersey’s World Cup Boost: Small Shops Get a Global Spotlight

Governor Mikie Sherrill is pushing hard to make sure New Jersey shines during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At a press gathering in Hackensack on May 26, she revealed the Welcome World Rewards Program. This new effort is part of a partnership with the New York‑New Jersey Host Committee and aims to bring

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