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A general view of exterior FIFA World Cup 2026 signage at Kansas City Stadium on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Health and Sports
To find the World Cup's Cinderellas, we have to start with the group stage
Juliana Kim
Uzbekistan, Jordan, Cape Verde and Curacao are making their World Cup debut. Meanwhile, Scotland, South Africa, Canada, and New Zealand (just to name a few) have never made it past the group stage.
President Donald Trump speaks to the press before boarding Air Force One prior to departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport, in New York.
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Policy and Politics
Trump confirms Iran shot down helicopter, says U.S. 'must' respond
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Ultra-processed foods often have added sugar and artificial flavorings, similar to how cigarettes were developed.
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Big tobacco hooked us on ultra-processed foods. It might teach us how to cut back
Maria Godoy

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Social Security is expected to run short of cash in less than seven years. Lawmakers need to adjust benefits or taxes before that to avoid an automatic cut in monthly benefits.
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