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She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll cheer in person
Moira Brown, perhaps the oldest of Scotland's Tartan Army of soccer fans, will be in Boston when Scotland's team plays against Haiti on June 13. "I'm the luckiest person in this world," she says.
Lauren Frayer | Jun 12, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC

Which billionaire said they learned a 'significant lesson' this week? The quiz knows
This week, Knicks fans had a big win after a big loss; fans of inflation were delighted and World Cup fans went broke. How will quiz fans fare?
Holly J. Morris | Jun 12, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC

Door shuts on some immigrant entrepreneurs as U.S. restricts small-business loans
For decades, immigrants who are legal permanent residents in the U.S. could get loans through the Small Business Administration, a core pillar of small-business lending. Not anymore.
Alina Selyukh | Jun 12, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

Referees at the World Cup have new rules to whistle during games
FIFA has introduced several changes to the laws of soccer for the World Cup. These include efforts to eliminate time-wasting and to ensure potentially game-changing officiating mistakes are corrected.
Russell Lewis | Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

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Kelle Walsh | Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Trump's DOJ can't get names and medical files of trans youth in California, for now
Trump's Department of Justice is seeking patient files that include the names of young people who have been treated in transgender clinics, as well as hospital staff who have provided care.
Selena Simmons-Duffin | Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Can smartphones help explain the drop in birth rates?
Are smartphones causing people to have fewer children? A provocative new working paper explores the persistent drop in birth rates since the iPhone was introduced nearly two decades ago.
Scott Horsley | Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

The U.S. dazzles in its World Cup opener, dominating Paraguay 4-1
Striker Folarin Balogun knocked in two goals, the second a one-on-two stunner to the upper corner of the net to end the first half. For the Americans, it was an impressive start to a home World Cup.
Becky Sullivan, Russell Lewis | Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name
President Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.
The Associated Press | Jun 12, 2026, 5:43 AM UTC

Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.
The Associated Press | Jun 12, 2026, 5:21 AM UTC



