Mother Hopes for Justice in Murdered Daughter’s Retrial
A mother hopes for justice in the retrial of her murdered daughter's case in the Dominican Republic. The Supreme Court has ordered a new trial with three different judges.
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Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
The 2026 World Cup is taking place in a uniquely volatile economic and geopolitical context. The three co-hosts—U.S., Canada, and Mexico—are renegotiating their trade agreement during the event, while the U.S. is at war with one of the participating nations. According to BBC and AOL.com, this has made the tournament a geopolitical high-wire act.
South Korea Stage Late Comeback to Beat Czechia in World Cup Opener
South Korea rallied to defeat Czechia 2-1 in the second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday night in Zapopan, Mexico, according to Al Jazeera.
World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico with Shakira and Colorful Ceremony
The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, culture and a performance by global music star Shakira, according to the BBC.
Cuba Hopes World Cup Respite From US Tensions
Cuba hopes the World Cup might provide a reprieve from US tensions, as a nearly five-month-long oil blockade continues to affect the island, according to The Guardian.
2026 World Cup opening ceremonies: Star-studded events in 3 host nations
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will open with three separate ceremonies across Mexico, the United States, and Canada, beginning on June 11 in Mexico City, according to USA Today and Billboard.
2026 World Cup: Peacock to Stream All Matches in Spanish
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. Peacock, NBCUniversal's Spanish-language streaming platform, will air all 104 matches live.
Canada Trade Tensions and Air Canada Scandal
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened not to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), a deal crucial to Canada's $1.3 trillion in cross-border trade with the U.S., according to CBC.
Vanishing Nicolas Maduro: Former Leader Erased From Venezuela
The heavily curated cult of personality surrounding Nicolás Maduro is collapsing, as the deposed president is being airbrushed out of Venezuelan history by former allies, according to The Guardian.
Argentinians Queue Miles for Rockstar ‘Not Just a Singer’
Argentinians lined up for more than 7km to mourn Carlos 'Indio' Solari, a rock star whose influence was largely unknown outside Argentina and Uruguay, according to The Guardian.
Former Air Canada Pilot Charged for Flying Without License for 16 Years
A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after allegedly flying without the proper license for 16 years, including more than 900 flights. According to The Guardian and ABC News, the pilot, identified as 59-year-old Kevin Wall, was removed from active duty following an internal audit and is now facing criminal charges.
Florida shaken by 6.1-magnitude earthquake off coast of Cuba
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake, the strongest in the region in nearly 150 years, was felt in Florida and parts of Mexico on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey.
Criminal Cartels Cashing In on World Cup in Mexico
Criminal cartels are increasing their influence during the World Cup in Mexico, according to a recent report from The Guardian.
Two US Pilots Killed in Plane Bound for Texas to Pick Up MLB Star
Two U.S. pilots were killed Sunday when a privately operated Gulfstream 200 bound for Texas crashed in the Dominican Republic while attempting an emergency landing. The plane was scheduled to pick up former MLB star Yadier Molina and his family, according to social media posts.
Mexico City attempts record-breaking wave
Mexico City fans gathered to break the Guinness World Record for the largest human wave, a phenomenon that originated in a 1986 World Cup and can be started by just 25 to 35 people according to a 2002 study.