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
Alabama baseball has quietly built a strong season by focusing only on the next game. The team didn’t start talking about hosting a Super Regional or playing in the College World Series until they actually earned the chance. Coach Rob Vaughn prefers keeping the players’ attention on their daily work
Before stepping onto the field for their first game at ESPN Wide World of Sports, a pair of Banana Ball teams spent their morning playing tourist at two popular Disney World spots. The Party Animals and Loco Beach Coconuts traded their cleats for adventure gear—one group tackled Animal Kingdom’s saf
HBO has a habit of bringing in heavyweight actors for its shows, but one series took that trend to another level. Their four-part sci-fi Western didn’t just gather a few famous faces—it packed the screen with so many stars that flipping through the credits feels like scrolling through a movie marque
The ongoing fight near key shipping routes is making fuel harder to find and more expensive worldwide. Groups like the International Energy Agency, IMF, and World Bank say this tension isn’t just about oil—it’s hurting everyday people too. Poor countries, already struggling with high prices for food
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
Weather isn’t just small talk—it can change the course of history. In the middle of World War II, a quiet group of scientists played a behind-the-scenes role in one of the most famous military operations ever. Their work wasn’t about battles or weapons, but about reading the sky. Before D-Day on Jun
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
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
Apple has announced a new season of its soccer podcast, set to start on June 7. The show will focus on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and feature host Brendan Hunt, known for his work on Apple TV’s “Ted Lasso. ” Hunt will team up with Rebecca Lowe, who currently covers the Premier League on NBC Sports and
