Canada hosts its first men’s World Cup match Friday in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina, with fans and officials pointing to soccer’s growing role in the country. The opener comes without injured star defender Alphonso Davies, though coach Jesse Marsch hopes he can return during the group stage.
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The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup began Thursday at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca with Shakira, Burna Boy and local performers headlining the first of three opening ceremonies. Mexico faced South Africa in the tournament’s first Group A match.
Robin Pendery, a seasonal mountaineering ranger at Denali National Park and Preserve, died after falling into a crevasse while on climbing patrol near Mount McKinley’s 14,000-foot camp. The National Park Service said the death is under investigation.
A meteor fragmented over northeastern Massachusetts Saturday afternoon, causing a sonic boom and tremors. NASA confirmed the fireball broke apart at 40 miles altitude, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.
SpaceX files for an IPO without specifying fundraising goals, revealing financials and plans across space, satellite internet, and AI sectors.
Health officials confirm the Andes hantavirus found on the MV Hondius cruise ship matches known South American strains, with no signs of increased danger. Cases have been reported in France, Canada, and under investigation in the U.S., but the overall public risk remains low.
The 2024 World Air Quality Report by IQAir identifies New Delhi as the most polluted capital city globally, with N’Djamena in Chad following closely behind. The report, which analyzes data from over 40,000 monitoring stations worldwide, highlights Chad's alarming air pollution levels and reveals significant air quality issues in California, making the United States the most polluted country in North America. Additionally, six of the world's ten most polluted cities are in India, emphasizing the urgent need for effective measures to combat air pollution globally.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has been named the top tour of 2023 by Pollstar, selling 4.35 million tickets and bringing in a whopping $1.04 billion. This marks the first time a tour has crossed the billion-dollar mark, and is a testament to Swift's hard work and dedication to her craft.