2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Shakira at 1st of 3 opening ceremonies

The biggest World Cup tournament in history has arrived in North America, and soccer fans across the globe are buzzing with excitement for the opening matches and star-studded ceremonies on Thursday and Friday.  From Mexico City to New York to Toronto, millions of spectators draped in their country’s colors will gather to watch 48 national … Read more

Sam Forstag wins Democratic primary in Montana’s 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects

Democrat Sam Forstag won his party’s primary in Montana’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, CBS News projects.  The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the House race as likely Republican, but Democrats believe they have a chance to flip the open seat in November as they try to retake the majority for the final two years … Read more

“Call Her Daddy” podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy with 1st child

Alex Cooper, the host of one of the most popular podcasts in the United States, announced Sunday that she is expecting her first child.  The “Call Her Daddy” host shared the news in an Instagram post that showed her in a white crop top and sweatpants while looking at her husband, producer Matt Kaplan. Cooper … Read more

Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Growing up, Mikala Sposito dreamed of being a trailblazer. “I always wanted to be the first female to do something,” she said. That dream is about to be realized. The 21-year-old from Dexter, Michigan, will be the first woman to represent the United States in welding at the WorldSkills Competition in … Read more

Ex-Sinaloa security chief is 1st of 10 indicted Mexican officials to surrender

NEW YORK — The former secretary of public security for Mexico’s Sinaloa state appeared in a U.S. court on Friday, days after his arrest in Arizona on charges he and other officials took bribes to help the Sinaloa Cartel smuggle vast quantities of drugs into the U.S. Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, 66, was not required to … Read more

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders gather for 1st annual meeting without Warren Buffet on stage

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders gathered Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska for the first annual meeting without legendary founder Warren Buffett on the stage. In May 2025, Buffett announced he would step down at the end of the year and that his successor, 63-year-old Greg Abel, would become CEO. The move surprised many investors, as it was widely assumed that Abel would not … Read more

Supreme Court sides with anti-abortion center raising 1st Amendment fears about state investigation

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a faith-based pregnancy center that raised First Amendment concerns about an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions. The high court’s unanimous ruling is a procedural victory for First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, which is challenging a New Jersey investigation of its practices. The … Read more