Opening his presidential center, Obama urges resistance to ‘cynicism and despair’ CNN Obamas hope presidential center in Chicago will be a ‘beacon of hope’ for democracy Chicago Tribune Barack Obama stresses democracy at presidential center ceremony in ‘Sweet Home Chicago’ Chicago Sun-Times WATCH: Barack and Michelle Obama open Obama Presidential Center with Springsteen, Stevie Wonder PBS Barack Obama inaugurates […]
Showdown in the desert: the small town fending off a new California gold rush – The Guardian
A prospecting company’s search for gold has the town of Lone Pine and Indigenous leaders on edge, as the Trump administration greenlights new projects across the American westLone Pine, population 1,882, lies along a stretch of California highway framed by the vast Inyo mountains and a sweeping desert landscape of sagebrush and dunes.It’s the type […]
Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day seven: England justify status but Portugal on the slide – The Athletic – The New York Times
World CupFIFA WorldCup 2026Canada fans celebrate during their team's win against Qatar Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesGet free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.It was a great day for two co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, with Canada dishing out an almighty 6-0 thrashing and Mexico becoming the first nation through […]
Obamas host star-studded opening of Chicago presidential centre – BBC
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have welcomed three ex-US presidents, dignitaries and celebrities to the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.The Chicago attraction, a monument to the eight years the couple spent in the White House, has been in the works since the 44th president left the Oval Office a […]
Canada’s Ismaël Koné suffers serious left leg injury in World Cup game – The New York Times
World CupFIFA WorldCup 2026The incident happened in the 51st minute, leading to the game being paused for several minutes while Koné was treated. Reuters / Agustin MarcarianVANCOUVER — Canada’s star midfielder Ismaël Koné left their second World Cup group-stage match against Qatar with an apparent serious injury to his left leg.Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo fouled […]