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U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff

The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events.
Along the 7 train in Queens, World Cup fans welcome the 'beautiful game'

The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.
World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert

With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.
How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician

In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero.
Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?

Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist.
SpaceX is poised for blastoff with an IPO likely to break records

Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year.
From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists

Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.
Morning news brief

U.S. launches a second-round of strikes against Iran, inflation jumps to its highest level in more than three years, 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico.
Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Palestinians

The London-based rights group says the Israeli government is deliberately trying to annex the Palestinian territory.
Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast

Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at the police during a second night of violence over a stabbing in Belfast. The incident sparked anti-immigrant violence.