The United Nations is weighing how to keep a stabilizing force in Lebanon once the current peacekeeping mission ends. Recent months have seen rising tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, making outside monitoring more urgent. The UN’s top leader recently shared three draft plans to replace the c
Many Canadians plan to spend the 2026 FIFA World Cup watching matches at local bars instead of big chains. A survey shows 22% of people will head to independent spots, while only 2% will go to large venues. On average, fans expect to spend about $52 each on food and drinks during a game. For a full
The long-awaited summer wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is shaping up to be the most talked-about event of the year. Fans are obsessed with every detail, especially the guest list. While some celebrities who were once close to Swift are reportedly not invited, other friends will be walking
Charli XCX is set to release a fresh collection of songs on July 24. The project, called “Music, Fashion, Film, ” promises a short run of eleven tracks that together last just over half an hour. Her Instagram post shows a cover art that puts three famous figures in the spotlight: John Cale for mu
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping hospitals and clinics worldwide, but its use in lifestyle medicine—a field that guides patients toward healthier habits—has only just begun to be explored. Three very different health centers, ranging from a regional system to a big university hospita
The Ponca Nature Center on Arkansas 43 offers a free geology lesson at 1:30 p. m. on Wednesdays, letting kids and adults explore the state’s rock layers through hands‑on activities. A bass fishing contest for veterans starts at 5:45 a. m. Saturday in Prairie Creek Park; teams pay $80 before Thurs
The pandemic hit everyone, but how it felt was not the same everywhere. In Ghana and Nigeria, people’s worries were shaped by stories from outside that often said these countries were weak or broken. Those ideas made the world think the crisis was a simple global problem, but they missed how local l
Southern California is buzzing with free events this June. Start the month by stepping aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach for happy hour drinks and live music. Reserve a spot online; parking is cheaper if you pay early. In Riverside, the ArtsWalk lights up downtown on the first Thur
The New York Giants aren't just shaking up their roster for next season—they're also bringing back a familiar face. Odell Beckham Jr. , a star wide receiver from their past, will return to the team after testing the waters with a recent workout. Beckham first joined the Giants back in 2014 when he w
FIFA is stepping up in a big way by launching a free online library packed with 30 short courses that anyone connected to women’s football can study. Players, parents, coaches, doctors, even whole national federations – they can all log in, pick a topic like sleep or strength training, and finish a
