As World Cup fever grips Mexico City, an unlikely star has emerged.

The World Cup has been delivering thrills on the pitch, but fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders canceled at the last minute and hours spent trying to sort out problems between FIFA’s ticketing system and outside resale platforms.

The death of an Indian teenager in New York's Central Park has intensified calls to ban horse-drawn carriages.

The kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history.

The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years with a ticker-tape parade through Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes,” drawing thousands of fans dressed in the team’s blue and orange.

Archaeologists say they have discovered a structure near Stonehenge that may have served as a “prototype” for the monument.

British television personality Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has prostate cancer on the final fifth-season episodes of his farm reality show.

Plug-in hybrids may come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: They’re a great way to dip your toes into the electric vehicle pool without completely giving up the convenience of gasoline.

The New York Knicks' ticker-tape parade will be a first.

Franklin Roosevelt helped launch the modern system of presidential libraries in the late 1930s.

Some Argentina fans shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to follow the World Cup defending champions around the U.S. One group made a 20-hour drive to Tuesday’s opening match in Kansas City against Algeria, living on sandwiches, to save money.

Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team’s World Cup debut.

Alongside their flags, jerseys and songs, fans coming the World Cup matches will bring along their yerba mate.

McDonald’s is frying up some apple pies to honor America’s 250th birthday.

When you go camping, do you have hot dogs or quinoa salad.

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show.

The Knicks have ended their 53-year NBA championship drought, sparking citywide celebrations in New York.

Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers.

As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight.

The use of advanced sonar to catch fish has some anglers divided about the point of heading out onto the lake.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year.

Throngs of UFC fans have descended on the nation's capital for an unusual fight night at the White House.

In 1976, as the United States prepared to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the mood was ambivalent.

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay.

Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them.

The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”.

Steven Spielberg's new film “Disclosure Day” explores extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion.

Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s children, has died at age 47.

A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn.

The educational series “Gracie’s Corner” is joining Disney+.

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates.

What makes a memorable FIFA World Cup anthem.

A prominent OB-GYN group announced a set of vaccine recommendations on Wednesday that differs from what the U.S. government advises.

Visa is embedding its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing the chatbot to shop and complete transactions for users.

In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer.

The current used market offers exceptional performance cars for under $25,000, ranging from refined turbocharged German coupes and raw V8-powered American icons to practical hot hatches and lightweight specialty cars.

Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students' test scores remain stagnant.

A certain dam-building rodent is taking center stage in a World Cup-themed contest in Toronto.

Federal health regulators have signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years.

The students in Bengie Santos' exercise class at the Greater Seattle Y say there's something special about their 72-year-old instructor.

Researchers commissioned by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms have released their findings independently.

Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin.

Dubbed "Leonardo's Ferry," a cable-guided vessel offers commuters a peaceful five-minute ride across northern Italy's Adda River.

Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year as part of a broad reversal on the use of screens in classrooms.

Vice President JD Vance has added a chicken coop, along with a dozen baby chicks, to his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory.

Yields are important, but so are liquidity considerations and guarantees.

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has been passionate about skateboarding since his teenage years in Montana.

Wearing earplugs at concerts can help prevent hearing damage.

U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices.

Motorists and airline passengers aren't the only travelers thinking about high fuel prices as summer vacations near.

The electric guitar has transformed music and inspired countless dreams.

The 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the tournament's festive atmosphere.

Scott Pelley may have lost his job after publicly blasting CBS management.

Local 4 Lifestyle Editor breaks down new wedding etiquette rules

Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the Chicago location to the textured stone adorning its dramatic tower, art installations and a striped reading chairs that resemble ones in his own home.

Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history.

Charts, graphs, and mind maps can be useful communication tools to use with a financially disengaged spouse.

Electric SUVs are becoming the default choice for many car buyers, shifting the question from whether to go electric to which model fits everyday life best.

Dozens of people adopted abroad fastened ceramic nametags recently on a cobblestone wall at a park on a former U.S. military base in Paju, South Korea.

Thousands of people in New Zealand have attended one of the world’s best-known steampunk festivals.

Archaeologists are digging beneath Notre Dame cathedral to explore as far back as Roman Paris from 2,000 years ago.

State leaders across the U.S. are extending bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup.

Archaeologists have unearthed ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture and a marble head of Greek goddess Aphrodite.

The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of higher unemployment rates for recent college graduates, a study released Monday has found.

Ann Patchett opened Parnassus Books in 2011 when physical bookstores seemed endangered.

Ann Patchett often finds ways to help others, whether it's promoting a fellow author's book or supporting emerging writers.

Traveling to Spain in June and France in September, Pope Leo XIV will find traditionally Catholic but now staunchly secular countries with an abundance of historic churches but few people in the pews.

The decades-long quest to build home robots that are both helpful and lifelike — spurred on by fictional machines like The Jetsons’ humanoid maid Rosie —- is still mostly a pipe dream, but some developers are getting closer.

Pickup trucks were made for work.

Americans long have leavened their powerful global image with goofiness.

Broadway's biggest night is approaching with the Tony Awards broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7.

Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth.

New York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers.

Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique has sparked a viral sensation.

A new exhibit called “Hidden Treasures” shines a light on the 250 year cultural dialogue between France and the U.S. through the lens of French luxury goods.

Music recorded in 432 hertz is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services.

The Humanoids Summit Tokyo showcases advanced robotics, highlighting China's growing influence.

Your jeans have probably passed through cotton farms, dye houses and wash facilities before reaching your closet.

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, often hears people express sympathy for her role, assuming bookstores are disappearing.

Buying a car is a major investment, especially as everyday costs continue to rise.

Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS to capitalize on consumers’ growing interest in global flavors.

Medical professionals say that moving to music is a great way for older adults to stay healthier as they age.

Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese businessman credited with creating the 7-Eleven convenience-chain global retail empire, has died.

A puppet-making workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets is drawing back its curtain.

Moments of joy are common whenever hospital facility dogs show up to spend time with patients.

Yuri the dog from the Chilean movie “La Perra” has won the coveted Palm Dog award in Cannes.

Paul McCartney reflecting on the “Days We Left Behind” with his 18th studio album and John Travolta writing, directing and narrating an ode to the glamorous days of 1960s air travel are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Everlane, which bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast-fashion Shein, founded in China.

Bruce Dern had to play the long game.

British police are appealing for witnesses as they expand their investigation into potential offenses by the former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day.

New York City's iconic pizzerias and bagel shops may soon be forced to update their long-standing baking practices after state lawmakers moved to ban a common additive.

Head spas, which offer scalp and face massages, are gaining popularity in the U.S. Hundreds of locations, especially in California and New York, now offer these services.

Citrus can be used for cleaning, pest control, and more

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Postcards emblazoned with “Greetings from” a state, city or tourist attraction advertise more than just the tiny scenes squeezed into 3D letters.

Higher fuel prices and other inflationary pressures are making most forms of travel more expensive as Memorial Day kicks off the summer season in the U.S. Industry forecasts show millions of people still plan to get away during the holiday weekend and over the summer.

The oldest bridge in Paris has begun vanishing as JR — the artist known as the “French Banksy” — began inflating a giant “cave” over the Pont Neuf.

Britons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence.

Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev sent shock waves through the Cannes Film Festival with a soberly damning crime film about murder and corruption in Russia.