• USPS drops new soccer stamp as US prepares to host World Cup matches
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    USPS drops new soccer stamp as US prepares to host World Cup matches

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    The postal service is celebrating soccer, the World Cup and its history in the United States with a brand new stamp. WASHINGTON — With the World Cup just weeks away, the United States Postal Service is celebrating soccer with a new forever stamp. The mail agency unveiled the North American Soccer Forever stamp at the 2026 Boston World Exposition. The stamp comes as the U.S. prepares to co-host soccer’s biggest tournament with Mexico and Canada on June 11. It’s the first World Cup to be jointly hosted by three countries and the first to feature 48 teams. “America is celebrating…

  • World shares decline, oil prices gain more than $2 after US strikes on Iran
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    World shares decline, oil prices gain more than $2 after US strikes on Iran

    May 28, 2026 - By 

    Oil prices gained more than $2 a barrel after having dropped sharply the day before. WASHINGTON — World shares declined Thursday following more of what the U.S. military said were defensive strikes against Iran. Oil prices gained more than $2 a barrel after having dropped sharply the day before. In early European trading, Germany’s DAX was nearly unchanged at 25,175.63 and the CAC 40 in Paris lost 0.4% to 8,172.84. Britain’s FTSE 100 slumped 0.9% to 10,416.62. This story continues below. The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.1% lower.…

  • FIFA under scrutiny as New York, New Jersey launch probe into World Cup ticketing practices, seat maps
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    FIFA under scrutiny as New York, New Jersey launch probe into World Cup ticketing practices, seat maps

    May 28, 2026 - By 

    The 2026 soccer tournament, which will be hosted in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, has seen astronomical ticket prices. WASHINGTON — New York and New Jersey have sub shop FIFA as part of an investigation into its ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup. The 2026 soccer tournament, which will be hosted in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, has seen astronomical ticket prices, with a seat at the July 19 final costing as much as $32,970. New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced their subpoena Wednesday, claiming fans have been misled about seat…

  • Seattle councilmembers push Mayor to activate Stadium District cameras before FIFA World Cup
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    Seattle councilmembers push Mayor to activate Stadium District cameras before FIFA World Cup

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    Seattle councilmembers want surveillance cameras around Lumen Field turned on before FIFA, saying the city shouldn’t wait for a “credible threat.” SEATTLE — At least two Seattle city councilmembers are publicly pressuring Mayor Katie Wilson to activate 22 dormant surveillance cameras around Lumen Field before the FIFA World Cup begins next month. During Tuesday’s Seattle Public Safety Committee meeting, Councilmember Rob Saka called on the Mayor to turn on the Stadium District’s closed-circuit television cameras before the first World Cup match in Seattle on June 15. This story continues below. “We need to get it right 100…

  • U.S. men's national team releases official 2026 World Cup roster
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    U.S. men’s national team releases official 2026 World Cup roster

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    The roster announcement came less than three weeks before the tournament opens across the United States, Canada and Mexico. UNITED STATES, — As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final weeks, the United States men’s national soccer team unveiled the 26 players who will represent the country for the sport’s biggest tournament. The roster looks familiar, as all 26 names were on the leaked roster that was published last Saturday. This story continues below. U.S. Soccer head coach Mauricio Pochettino officially revealed the roster during a nationally televised event in New York. The…

  • World Redhead Day 2026: Fun facts about red hair
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    World Redhead Day 2026: Fun facts about red hair

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    One of the two unofficial holidays for redheads is May 26. From “extinction” rumors to pain tolerance, here’s some fun facts about those in your life with red hair. WASHINGTON — For everyone with red hair, get ready to celebrate as World Redhead Day is Tuesday, May 26. While National Love Your Red Hair Day is every November, redheads also get another unofficial holiday each May. It’s not clear where this holiday got its start, but it’s become a key part of the calendar for unofficial holidays. This year, Wendy’s is even trying to jump on the trend by hosting…

  • FIFA’s payday, Seattle’s bill? The money behind the city’s World Cup preparations
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    FIFA’s payday, Seattle’s bill? The money behind the city’s World Cup preparations

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    Seattle is spending nearly $32 million to host six World Cup matches. Experts question how much money the city gets back. SEATTLE — The World Cup is weeks away from arriving in Seattle, and the city is already paying the price to host it. Seattle is spending nearly $32 million to prepare for six matches at Lumen Field this summer. The money covers public costs tied to security, transportation, cleanup, emergency planning and other city services needed to handle World Cup-sized crowds. This story continues below. The tournament is expected to bring global attention and visitors to…