As the World Cup grows more global, many fans still struggle to get there
From Iraq to Cape Verde, international soccer fans face U.S. visa hurdles. They are bringing the World Cup excitement to their own hometowns.
Clippers lose John Collins, who signs 3-year deal with Pistons
The power forward, acquired last year from the Jazz for Norm Powell, departs for a $51 million contract after a strong second half with the Clippers.
Changes to student loans are taking effect July 1. Here’s what to know
Changes to federal student loans that are expected to affect millions of student loan borrowers are taking effect as of July 1.
3 people die of asphyxiation during Mexico City celebrations after World Cup win
Mexican health authorities report that three people died of asphyxiation during World Cup celebrations in downtown Mexico City.
Lakers trade for Walker Kessler, agree to $130 million deal
The sign-and-trade price for the Utah Jazz 7-foot-2 center, whose contract will be for four years, is two first-round picks and two first-round swaps.
A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off
Marine heat waves and the formation of El Nino are causing significant seabird die-offs along the California coast as ocean temperatures rise.
Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics has directly defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent.
Book that Tupac Shakur murder suspect wrote is clear for use in the trial, judge rules
A judge ruled that Duane Davis' memoir can be used as evidence in his upcoming trial for the 1996 murder of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur.
Angels’ Mike Trout, Mariners’ Buddy Kennedy have a mentor-protégé bond
Both products of Millville, New Jersey, Trout first met the younger Kennedy when he was a promising 12-year-old, and their friendship has only strengthened over the years. They finally found…
Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s Claude models after cybersecurity alarm
The Trump administration lifted restrictions on AI company Anthropic’s Claude chatbot, ending a ban tied to cybersecurity concerns.