FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket presale lottery to begin September 10, exclusive for VISA cardholders

For millions of soccer fans around the world, the dream of attending a FIFA World Cup feels a bit closer now. With anticipation building for the 2026 tournament, FIFA is giving fans their first shot at securing a ticket through an exclusive presale draw, putting the power to attend the greatest show on earth in the hands of fans.

Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains

A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.

NYC man charged in counterfeit sales bust of Nintendo, Pokémon Go products on Amazon

Prosecutors say a 34-year-old man allegedly sold hundreds of thousands of fake Nintendo and Pokémon Go accessories on Amazon, including Switch docking stations, docking station adapters and Pokémon Go Plus accessories.

Which nations have won the FIFA World Cup, and which country has the most wins?

The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in international soccer, but its list of champions is a very exclusive club. Since the first tournament in 1930, only eight countries have managed to lift the coveted trophy.

Five killed in deadly New York tour bus crash identified

New York state police have identified the five people who died in a tour bus rollover crash that happened on Interstate 90 in the town of Pembroke, Genesee County, on Friday.

Tour bus headed to NYC crashes on Thruway; 5 dead

Police said five people are dead in a crash involving a tour bus headed to New York City on the New York Thruway on Friday.

Brian Flores' racial discrimination claims against NFL can go to trial, appeals court rules

In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and several teams claiming racial discrimination ran rampant through the league's hiring process, particularly against Black coaches.

Earthquake reported in NJ, just miles outside of NYC

A 2.7-magnitude earthquake reportedly struck New Jersey, just outside of NYC, on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

NY high school grad detained by ICE for 'visa that expired over 2 years ago,' officials say

A 20-year-old woman showed up to immigration court last week for what her lawyer says was a routine immigration hearing. Instead, she was detained by ICE, sparking an outcry from her community.

NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested, released by ICE

Video posted to X shows immigration officials arresting Lander as he says, “I’m not obstructing." Officers appear to pin him against the wall while placing him in handcuffs.

Luigi Mangione had diary where he wrote about plans to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO

Prosecutors say, to Mangione, Thompson and UnitedHealthcare were symbols of the healthcare industry and what the 27-year-old considered a deadly greed-fueled cartel.

Reality star-turned-killer named in Diddy trial as 50 Cent weighs in

Prosecutors introduced a binder of 13 male escorts allegedly hired by Combs, including Ash Armand—a former Gigolos star and convicted killer—prompting 50 Cent to call him out on Instagram.