Pounded yam recall issued after “temporary breakdown,” FDA says

Packages of pounded yams were recalled across multiple states this week because a “temporary breakdown” between the maker’s production and packaging processes resulted in an allergen not being included in the ingredient list.

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Monday, July 6

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 continues with the U.S. back in action taking on Belgium on the pitch at Seattle Stadium.  Today's other match has Portugal taking on Spain at Dallas Stadium.

Arizona piano teacher helps Irish teen Freya Terris make one-handed music history

Freya Terris, a 17-year-old left unable to use her right hand after bone erosion surgery, re-learned the piano through online lessons with Arizona music teacher Rory Dowse.

Trump wants ‘loyalty’ from NATO allies heading into summit

Trump is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during summit as well.

FIFA clears Folarin Balogun to play for USMNT against Belgium

FIFA has cleared U.S. men's national team forward Folarin Balogun to play in the Americans' World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday in Seattle.

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Sunday, July 5

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 continues with two matches taking place in the U.S. and Mexico. The first match features Brazil talking on Norway at New York/New Jersey Stadium followed by Mexico and England on the pitch at Mexico City Stadium.

Chess federation suspends Kramnik for public cheating allegations against Daniel Naroditsky

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least one year after determining that he repeatedly made unsubstantiated public allegations of cheating against several players.

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Saturday, July 4

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 gets underway today with two matches taking place in the U.S. Canada takes on Morocco in Houston followed by Paraguay and France on the pitch in Philadelphia. 

Global ocean temperatures hit record high for this time of year

Global sea surface temperatures have reached record highs for this time of year, surpassing previous records set in 2023 and 2024, according to new data.

France-Paraguay set to be hottest World Cup match yet

Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.