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US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

The U.S. has opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans’ historic three-goal first half.

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New York, NY NY Post Jun 13
Kate Middleton pays tribute to Princess Diana at Trooping the Colour with near-identical outfit to late mother-in-law’s 1987 look

Middleton also matched with her children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8, as they traveled in a horse-drawn carriage.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 13
Oldest living Knick — 94-year-old Richie Guerin — doesn’t get nervous watching NBA Finals: ‘I’ve been there too many times before’

Hall of Famer Richie Guerin, 94, told The Post he doesn't get nervous seeing his former team attempt their first championship title since 1973.

Science PhysOrg Jun 13
El Niño arrives and could rank among strongest events since 1950

The phenomenon El Niño has arrived, the U.S. weather agency said Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern, synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temperatures, will intensify through the end of the year, potentially to historic strength.

Science PhysOrg Jun 13
How you can stop your cat from bringing home unwelcome pathogens

Pets form an important part of many people's lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors.

Science ScienceAlert Jun 13
Scientists Link a Single Gene to Rapid Growth, But It Comes With a Catch

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USA NPR Jun 13
4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. It's been used for decades in Europe and Asia.

Science Popular Science Jun 13
8 captivating photos of Delaware Bay’s annual horseshoe crab spawn

The ancient relationship between the ancient arthropods and shorebirds drives a 9,000-mile journey. The post 8 captivating photos of Delaware Bay’s annual horseshoe crab spawn appeared first on Popular Science.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 13
Lifelong Knicks fan brings husband’s ashes to NBA Finals game — believes spirit will help team win championship

Beatrice Reilly-Jordon, a Staten Island widow and devoted Knicks fan sprinkled her late husband's ashes after them in on an empty seat at Madison Square Garden -- and her family believes his spirit has been lifting the Knicks to within one win of their first championship in 53 years.

Boston, MA WBUR Jun 13
Rewind: Sexual Fluidity

This episode was originally published on March 3, 2017. "Whatever"— that's how the actress Maria Bello describes her sexual orientation. Her "love who you love" attitude toward sexuality, regardless of gender, is often referred to as fluidity. Maria joins the Sugars this week to discuss a couple of letters having to do with the confusion and complications that can accompany a shift in one's sexual preferences and partnerships. She wrote about the evolution of her own family structure in her 2013 Modern Love column for The New York Times, "Coming Out As a Modern Family," which she later turned into the book, "Whatever...Love is Love: Questioning the Labels We Give Ourselves."

Boston, MA NBC Boston Jun 13
Live updates: Buildup for Boston's 1st match of the 2026 World Cup, Haiti-Scotland

What to KnowHaiti and Scotland are playing at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Saturday at 9 p.m. It’s the first World Cup game for both nations in years — Scotland last played in the 1998 tournament and Haiti in the 1974 tournament.Before the match, a Haitian fan parade is being held in Back Bay, with Mayor Michelle Wu among the participants. Watch on this page.The Boston area has a large Haitian population.Meanwhile, Scottish fans, known as the Tartan Army, have set up camp in Boston and made their presence felt through kilts and bagpipe playing. It’s finally game day in Boston as the city hosts its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Haiti vs. Scotland. Both sets of fans have been making their presence felt throughout Boston ahead of the game, being played in Foxborough at 9 p.m. Follow along here for updates on fans’ celebrations, getting to Boston Stadium, lots on the game and much more.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 13
Three Argentines biked 11K miles through 17 countries to follow legend Lionel Messi at the World Cup

Three Argentine friends biked 11,000 miles through 16 countries over nine months to follow soccer legend Messi at the World Cup -- surviving a bomb blast, altitude sickness and 24 hours without water.