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Received yesterday — 12 June 2026 ⏭

Excitement and Frustration Mix as the World Cup Comes to America

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By: Jesus Jiménez
12 June 2026 at 12:50
Astronomical ticket prices, soaring security costs and concern over traffic and transit snarls is mixed with pride in host cities and excitement over the U.S. team.

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The United States plays Paraguay on Friday in the first U.S.-hosted game of the World Cup, at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles. FIFA is requiring stadiums to hide the logos of their corporate sponsors during the tournament.
Received — 11 June 2026 ⏭

World Bank Warns Iran War Is Slowing Global Growth

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By: Alan Rappeport
11 June 2026 at 14:30
The world economy is weakening as energy prices fuel a new bout of inflation.

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An explosion after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes hit oil storage depots in Tehran. The war has tangled supply chains and caused oil, gas and fertilizer prices to gyrate for months.

Democrats Once Vowed to Stop Oil and Gas. Now They’re Not So Sure.

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By: Lisa Friedman and Brad Plumer
11 June 2026 at 10:00
As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change.

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A talk on rising energy costs on Capitol Hill hosted by Democrats, from left, Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, in March.

Europe Raises Interest Rates as War Stokes Inflation

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By: Eshe Nelson
11 June 2026 at 13:31
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. It expects inflation to run hotter than previously thought, and downgraded its forecast for economic growth.

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The European Central Bank is expected to raise its forecast for inflation as the war pushes prices higher.
Received — 10 June 2026 ⏭

Mamdani’s Nosebleed Knicks Ticket and the Benefits of Being Mayor

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By: Dana Rubinstein and Benjamin Oreskes
10 June 2026 at 20:51
Mayor Zohran Mamdani paid roughly $1,000 for a standing-room-only ticket to Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, using access to house tickets not available to regular fans.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the Knicks’ Game 3 loss in the N.B.A. finals with some former colleagues in the State Legislature.

Are You Traveling to the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup? We’d Like to Hear From You.

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By: Danial Adkison
9 June 2026 at 21:29
Tell us about your experience buying tickets, finding a place to stay, making travel arrangements and, if you’re coming to the U.S., dealing with entry requirements.

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MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will be hosting eight World Cup matches.
Received — 8 June 2026 ⏭

The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward

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By: Rebecca F. Elliott
8 June 2026 at 18:56
The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.

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The president of Solaric, a rooftop-solar installer based near Manila, said people were now seeing the technology as “a way to survive this new age.”
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