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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The London-based rights group says the Israeli government is deliberately trying to annex the Palestinian territory.

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.

The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.

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New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.

The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.

The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.

During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.

England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

Crooks claim 40 GB haul as breach database pegs number of exposed email addresses at 455K

Move from Oracle put back until December following delays to Workday rollout

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Detroit automaker partners with Peak Energy to try a saltier route to energy storage

Grid operators could struggle to support new bit barn construction

For days after the stunning incident, the ADA had doubled-down on the choice.

Lawsuit: "Police let an error-prone AI system stand in for an investigation."

The Mobi Fold is an $80 Bluetooth mouse with a silicone-wrapped hinge.

Diffusion AI is most common in image generation, but it can make text outputs much faster.

"I was on the phone with Blue Origin leadership that night, all the next day, all through the weekend."

Google AI Overview court loss in Germany could spell doom for AI search industry.

The US military struck Iran again after an Iranian drone’s lucky midair strike.

Thirteen other medical groups have already endorsed the independent schedule.

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Honda's $42,000 hybrid coupe looks great, handles well, and gets 44 mpg.