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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kansas City, KS – As millions of soccer fans prepare to travel across North America for the FIFA World Cup, businesses in host cities are already preparing for an international rush of customers.In Kansas City, one iconic barbecue restaurant expects fans from around the world to line up for burnt ends, brisket and its famous Z Man sandwich between matches.Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, located inside a former gas station in Kansas City, Kansas, has become one of the city’s best known food destinations.SEATTLE, VANCOUVER COORDINATE CROSS-BORDER PLANNING FOR 2026 WORLD CUP TOURISM…

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From books in the classroom to information online, researchers say learning how to think critically about what we read is becoming increasingly important for students. Researchers at McGill University created a digital literacy program aimed at helping elementary students evaluate sources, question information and recognize misinformation online.“Students as young as nine years of age search for information on the internet on a daily basis, and it’s a skill that they need to develop right from the beginning,” said Krista Muis, McGill University professor. And as students spend more of their lives online, researchers say teaching kids how to question what…

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TAIPEI: Hundreds of people rallied in central Taipei on Saturday (May 23) in support of government plans to increase defence spending, after the opposition controlled parliament approved only two-thirds of the US$40 billion Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te had requested.Lai wanted the supplementary defence budget approved, including money for US arms but also for domestically made equipment such as drones to increase deterrence against China, which views the island as its own territory.But the opposition, which has the most seats in parliament, this month passed its own version of the spending package, and only for US arms, saying the government proposals…

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Firefighters were able to reduce the tank’s temperature, buying crews more time to stabilise the situation.Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026About 40,000 people in Southern California have been ordered to evacuate their homes as emergency responders race to prevent a large tank containing hazardous chemicals from leaking or exploding.Residents in six Orange County cities were told to leave their homes on Friday after a storage tank containing up to 7,000 gallons (26,500 litres) of methyl methacrylate – a highly flammable chemical used in the production of plastics – began to fail the previous evening.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend…

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Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic “It Takes Two” and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday, a message posted on his social media said. He was 59, having just celebrated his birthday four days ago. A message posted on his Instagram said he died peacefully surrounded by family after a private battle with cancer. “Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world,” the message reads. “Beyond the stage, he was a loving father, family man, friend and creative force whose impact will never be forgotten.” Rob Base…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Giants lost a key piece of their defensive line for the season on Thursday.Defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles tendon during the Giants’ OTA practice, according to multiple reports.Robertson-Harris, 32, was in line for a big role after the Giants traded star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals earlier in the offseason. He started all 17 games last year and played 56% of the snaps, which was second only to Lawrence among defensive tackles. New York Giants defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris leaves the field after a…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A suspected drug smuggler was arrested off the coast of California this week after federal agents discovered $6.4 million worth of cocaine aboard an oil tanker destined for a Mexican drug cartel.Ceasar Tubay Gelacio Jr., 43, of the Philippines, was charged with importation of a controlled substance, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced.Officials said Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the U.S. Coast Guard conducted a joint operation Thursday aboard the Motor Tanker Aquatravesia, a crude oil tanker docked at the Port of Los Angeles.A Coast Guard narcotics…

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