Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup , many doubters around the world and within sports media, claimed that the United States would be a disastrous host. That hosting the tournament under President Donald Trump would mean fewer international visitors, and that the US shouldn't host because soccer was still a niche domestic sport. And surprise, surprise, turns out those concerns were completely invalid. Attendance broke records before the end of the group stage. Visitors flowed into the US from aroun
Fine of 20m won (£10,108) could also be imposed for serving insect not approved for consumption under local law Prosecutors in South Korea have asked a court to sentence the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant to one year in prison for serving a dessert topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local food safety law. The request, made on Monday, also sought a 20m won (£10,108) fine for the company that runs the restaurant, Yonhap news agency reported . Continue reading...
Democratic socialists predict another victory for their movement may arrive in an unlikely place: battleground Wisconsin.
Storm damage is expected to be limited because the El Nino weather pattern will counter its worst effects But unusually warm waters in the Atlantic means the risk of destructive storms is still high. (Image credit: NOAA via AP)
Tropical Storm Bertha moves along the Gulf Coast but damage is expected to be limited A tropical storm watch was extended Wednesday morning for southwestern Louisiana through the upper Texas coasts as the second named storm of the year continues to move westward through the Gulf. Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to track along the northern Gulf Coast for several days, hitting Gulf communities with up to four feet of storm surge and sustained winds as high as 50 miles per hour, according to the
NBC News · 6d ago
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on the federal government to execute an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Hague-based ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024 over alleged war crimes committed during the Gaza war, allegations that Israel deny.
Guardian - World · 6d ago
JD Wetherspoon has issued its fourth profit warning in seven months, with the pub chain blaming worse-than-expected sales, despite the World Cup, as it struggled with rising costs for food, workers, energy and property taxes. Shares in the pub chain tumbled 10% on Wednesday morning as its chair, Tim Martin, warned that profits would fall short of forecasts when it reports full-year earnings in October. “Profits for the year are likely to be below market expectations, with marginally lower sales
Fox News · 6d ago
EXCLUSIVE: As the race for control of Congress heats up, prediction markets are emerging as an increasingly influential complement to traditional polling, offering real-time election forecasts that shift as news breaks and campaigns evolve. The launch reflects a broader shift in how elections are being tracked. Unlike traditional polls that capture voter sentiment at a single moment, prediction markets update continuously as traders react to debates, fundraising, endorsements and breaking news,
Fox News · 6d ago
The National Defense Authorization Act has long been one of the few pieces of legislation that rise above politics, typically culminating in a bipartisan show of support for our military and national defense . Each year, Congress comes together to fund our military, equip our warfighters and make clear to our adversaries that the United States remains committed to peace through strength. This year, however, that tradition came to an end. Instead of debating how best to strengthen America's milit
