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June 14, 2026

World Cup 2026 features impressive win by USMNT to star tournament

The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11 with 48 nations competing across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, with the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.

June 12, 2026

The verdict is in: Europeans are obsessed with rural America during 2026 World Cup stay

Foreign soccer fans visiting America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are in awe of Buc-ee's, free refills, Hooters, and Southern culture experiences.

June 9, 2026

Internet falls in love with German soccer fan discovering American South ahead of 2026 World Cup

A German soccer fan named Freddy is documenting his 2026 World Cup road trip through the American South, visiting Waffle House, Helen, Georgia, and more.

June 8, 2026

Siren's Curse roller coaster strands riders vertically twice in one weekend at Six Flags Cedar Point

Siren's Curse at Six Flags Cedar Point was stranded twice over the weekend, leaving riders suspended vertically on North America's tallest tilt coaster.

June 6, 2026

Social media has absolute field day as Spanish national soccer team arrives in Chattanooga

Spain's national soccer team arrived in Chattanooga, Tennessee, ahead of the 2026 World Cup, sparking hilarious reactions on social media from fans.

June 6, 2026

Airline CEO who counted cards now bets premium perks can win over fliers

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is betting on premium seating, upgraded aircraft and better onboard experiences to compete with Delta for top U.S. airline.

April 30, 2026

Six Flags riders stranded midair after operator halts 200-foot swing ride

Guests were left suspended for several minutes before a swing ride at Six Flags Fiesta Texas resumed, with one rider calling the experience "scary" as they all waited to be brought down. (Credit: Maria Salazar via Storyful)

April 17, 2026

Seattle, Vancouver coordinate cross-border planning for 2026 World Cup tourism

Seattle and Vancouver expect over 1.1M visitors and billions in economic impact between the two cities as they coordinate World Cup 2026 planning across the U.S.-Canada border.

April 6, 2026

Flight passengers slam airlines for pushing early bag checks even with empty bins on board

Airline passengers say they're being forced to check their carry-on luggage even as empty overhead bins remain, fueling complaints about boarding practices.

March 27, 2026

Giant golden spiders could spread this summer; experts downplay health risk

Joro spiders, which have 4-inch leg spans, are spreading across the eastern U.S., and Penn State says they could reach Pennsylvania. Experts say they're shy and rarely bite.