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FIFA World Cup Gets Underway Across North America The largest, most inclusive, and most widespread World Cup tournament in FIFA’s history kicks off with two games in Mexico today. For the next several weeks, nearly 50 nations will compete in more than 100 games in stadiums spread out across Mexico, the United States, and Canada—the first time FIFA has allowed three countries to co-host the event. Here is a breakdown (via The Epoch Times) of what to know... Tournament Format The World Cup begins with a “Group Stage,” which runs from June 11 to...

Flock And Other Tech Firms Decline Senate Testimony On Mass Surveillance Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley and the heads of Axon Enterprise, Motorola Solutions and Verkada all declined invitations to testify before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday, as senators from both parties pressed on the surveillance networks their cameras feed. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who chairs the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, called the no-shows "so typical." A Flock Safety camera in Burbank, Calif., on Aug. 3, 2026. The police department of neighboring Los Angeles recently ended its relationship with...

Europe Faces Summer Jet Fuel Crisis As Iran War Slashes Supply Authored by Tsvetana Paraskova via OilPrice.com, Europe faces an imminent jet fuel crisis as the Iran war and Hormuz disruption cut off key Middle Eastern supplies. Long-term refinery closures and rising import dependence have left Europe highly exposed, with limited alternatives and growing competition from Asia. Airlines are already cutting capacity and warning of higher fares, with potential flight cancellations looming as fuel shortages intensify. Accelerated refinery closures in the past decade and increased dependence on kerosene from the Middle East have exposed...