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World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert

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.

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Environment Mongabay Jun 11
In Indonesia’s Lombok, fishers find food security tied to mangrove reforestation

EAST LOMBOK, Indonesia — Jamil stood at the water’s edge holding a bucket of fish guts and chicken heads, waiting for signs of life as the late-afternoon sun cast a sheen over the pond. “At this time of day, they’ll start becoming active and feeding,” said Jamil, 63, as the onshore breeze settled and the […]

USA NPR Jun 11
Morning news brief

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.

Global The Borgen Project Jun 11
Eliminating HIV in the Bahamas

HIV in the Bahamas has fluctuated around the 2% marker, making it the highest rate in the Caribbean, due to mother-to-child transmission. Girls and women have a higher rate of living with HIV compared to boys and men. Early prevention efforts from the Bahamian government have caused a decline in rates and have helped ensure […] The post Eliminating HIV in the Bahamas appeared first on The Borgen Project.

Science PhysOrg Jun 11
New art test could help museums spot fake Van Goghs without touching paintings

A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties introduces a pioneering, noninvasive technique that can distinguish authentic artworks from forgeries, offering museums, collectors, and auction houses a major advantage in tackling art fraud.

Global Reasons to be Cheerful Jun 11
This Brand Wants You to Compost Its Clothes

The clothes hanging in Lydia Wendt’s loft atelier in Los Angeles’ Fashion District shimmer in earthy tones: an orange sleep set dyed with California poppies, a coral lounge set colored with madder root, undyed tees in off-white cotton. Pointing to the dark disk of a dried sunflower, Wendt explains, “The... The post This Brand Wants You to Compost Its Clothes appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.

Science Science Daily Jun 11
Scientists turn tofu and cheese waste into tiny CO2-catching beads

Scientists have developed biodegradable protein beads made from dairy and tofu waste that can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere more efficiently than many current technologies. Unlike conventional systems that require large amounts of energy, the new method releases captured CO2 using a simple room-temperature process.

Health Medical Xpress Jun 11
Programmable wound zipper adapts to complex skin injuries, improving healing in rats

Skin is our protective barrier from the outside world, and it is highly susceptible to damage. To prevent infection, restore protective skin cells, and reduce scarring, it is essential to quickly and robustly close a wound. A new study, published in Advanced Science, shows that a multi-axis stretchable wound zipper (MSWZ) is effective in closing complex wounds quickly, improving wound healing. The MSWZ uses programmable force that can be personalized via mobile application, enhancing patient comfort and compliance.

Science Space.com Jun 11
Don't miss out on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 — stream it from anywhere at warp speed using this Norton VPN deal, now up to 64% off

Norton comes recommended as one of the best VPN services and offers online security, convenience, and is now up to $70 cheaper.

Global Good News Network Jun 11
Good News in History, June 11

40 years ago today, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off hit the big screen. The hit comedy directed by John Hughes tells the epic tale of teenagers skipping school. Starring Matthew Broderick as the mischievous Ferris, the story follows him, his girlfriend, and best friend Cameron, as they play hooky, evade the school’s principal, steal Cameron’s father’s […] The post Good News in History, June 11 appeared first on Good News Network.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 11
Elizabeth Hurley wows in daring yellow string bikini as she celebrates her 61st birthday

Elizabeth Hurley is celebrating her birthday in style.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 11
Knicks almost have trouble putting words to ‘crazy’ comeback: ‘A lot to process’

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jose Alvarado were on the verge of tears. Josh Hart hadn’t felt so much on-court joy since the 2016 national championship.