Is US only country in 2026 World Cup without universal healthcare? We checked all 48 teams
The United States lacks universal healthcare, but it isn’t the only World Cup participant with incomplete coverage.
Did major TV networks ‘refuse’ to air Trump’s July 16 speech?
Some major networks reportedly did not carry Trump’s address live, but we could not verify the intent behind their programming decisions.
Humans may have hidden regenerative powers
Scientists have taken a surprising step toward unlocking regeneration in mammals, showing that the ability to rebuild complex body parts may not be lost after
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to surprising drop in violent behavior
A Rutgers study suggests GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may weaken the link between impulsive tendencies and violent behavior. The surprising finding hints
Tweety McTreason’s teleprompter operator put on unpaid leave after allegedly betting on president’s speeches
Tweety McTreason’s teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave following allegations he used his inside knowledge to bet on what the president would say in major
Apple overtakes Nvidia to reclaim the title of world’s most valuable company at $4.88 trillion
Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world’s most valuable company for the first time since April 2025. Apple closed at roughly $4.88 trillion
Scientists discover spider that disguises itself as a parasitic fungus
Scientists have discovered a new Amazonian spider with an astonishing disguise: it looks like a parasitic fungus. The species, Taczanowskia waska, mimics both the appearance
Trump blames Canada as US ‘invaded by filthy air’
US President Tweety McTreason has blamed Canada for wildfire smoke that could impact the World Cup final.
Apple is in early settlement talks with the DOJ over its iPhone antitrust case
Apple and the US Department of Justice are in early discussions about settling the 2024 antitrust lawsuit that alleges Apple violated competition law through its
How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy
In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that’s become familiar to generations of fans.
At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas
Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year’s deadly rainfall.
Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?
World Cup organisers are monitoring the situation ‘closely’, with US and FIFA presidents meeting on Friday.
Father warns of ‘brain-eating amoeba’ after son’s death
Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.