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Amtrak Speeds Up Trip From Vancouver to Seattle for World Cup Fans

10 June 2026 at 21:58
Passengers heading from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle will now clear U.S. customs before boarding instead of stopping once they’ve crossed the border.

© Alamy

Amtrak’s Cascades line takes about four hours to get from Vancouver, British Columbia, which is hosting seven World Cup matches, to Seattle, which is hosting six.

Wonder What a Renovated Penn Station Might Look Like? Here’s a Preview.

9 June 2026 at 00:49
Forget those dreary passageways. The updated transit hub would add a grand entrance with sweeping staircases leading to an airy, glass-walled concourse.

© Todd Heisler/The New York Times

Today’s Pennsylvania Station is often regarded with contempt by commuters.

Trump Visit Closes Blocks Around MSG: What to Know About Security at the Knicks Game

8 June 2026 at 21:24
With President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani set to attend Monday night’s Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, there will be strict security in Midtown Manhattan.

© Vincent Alban for The New York Times

There will be airport-style security at checkpoints in the blocks surrounding Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
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