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After a virtual congress, FIFA president Gianni Infantino declared on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia has been formally awarded the 2034 World Cup. Together, Portugal, Morocco, and Spain will host the event in 2030. To the more than 200 FIFA members present, Infantino stated, "We are bringing football to more countries and the number of teams has not diluted the quality." In fact, it made the opportunity better. There was just one bid for each World Cup. Infantino commended the decision to choose Saudi Arabia, stating that the congress's vote was unmistakable. "We look forward to hosting an exceptional and unprecedented edition of the FIFA World Cup by harnessing our strengths and capabilities to bring joy to football fans worldwide," Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told The Ass...

Washington The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee opposed a provision in a large defense policy package that is expected to pass the House on Wednesday that would prohibit gender-affirming care for servicemembers' children. Senior House and Senate politicians negotiated the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, a comprehensive must-pass package. However, Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., the ranking member of the panel and former chairman of the Armed Services, stated that he would not support the NDAA's approval since it contains the ban wording. Smith said in a statement on Tuesday that it is wrong to [blatantly] refuse health care to those in need based solely on a prejudice toward transgender persons. In addition to endangering children's lives, the inclusion of this ...

After a virtual congress, FIFA president Gianni Infantino declared on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia has been formally awarded the 2034 World Cup. Together, Portugal, Morocco, and Spain will host the event in 2030. To the more than 200 FIFA members present, Infantino stated, "We are bringing football to more countries and the number of teams has not diluted the quality." In fact, it made the opportunity better. There was just one bid for each World Cup. Infantino commended the decision to choose Saudi Arabia, stating that the congress's vote was unmistakable. "We look forward to hosting an exceptional and unprecedented edition of the FIFA World Cup by harnessing our strengths and capabilities to bring joy to football fans worldwide," Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told The Ass...

After the passing of photographer Yasuomi Hashimura, who was known for helping immigrants settle in New York City and for his enduring influence on the art world, the Japanese diaspora, and other fields, many communities are experiencing a loss of culture. Hashi, whose real name was Hashimura, was attacked and shoved to the ground in Midtown Manhattan a few weeks before to his death last month. He was seventy-nine. According to an NYPD official, Hashimura was shoved by a stranger when he was strolling down Third Avenue on October 22. He fell backward into the street and struck his head. After being taken to Bellevue Hospital, he passed away on November 12. The NYPD accused 32-year-old suspect Corey Smith with assault the day after the crime. Following Hashimura's death, Smith—who is homele...

The ability of U.S.-backed Kurdish forces to control ISIS may now be in jeopardy as the rebels who overthrew the Assad regime in northern Syria are gaining ground. The Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which assisted the United States in defeating the Islamic State terrorist organization and currently detain thousands of ISIS fighters, agreed to a cease-fire with the Syrian National Army (SNA), which is supported by Turkey. In exchange, the SDF gave up control of the Kurdish stronghold of Manbij in the north on Tuesday. Mazloum Abdi, the general commander of the SDF, stated in a post on X on Tuesday that the ceasefire deal in Manbij was established through American mediation in order to protect civilian security and safety. As soon as feasible, fighters will be cleared from the area...

My laptop is the most crucial gadget I own, aside from my phone. I use it for a lot of things, including planning trips, watching movies, producing videos, and writing articles for NBC Select. This is why I find the idea of upgrading it stressful, particularly since it can be challenging to interpret laptop tech details. Upgrading your laptop, however, can make any task faster, lighter, and more pleasurable. For this reason, we gathered the best and most favored selections from staff members after consulting with specialists on what to look for when purchasing a new laptop. GO Ahead and Skip2024's top laptops | How to choose a laptop | Why should I trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks Best overall Apple MacBook Air 13" (M1) $undef...

At the age of 89, the well-known mentalist and regular guest on "The Tonight Show," The Amazing Kreskin, passed away on Tuesday. On social media, his family posted the news of his death while requesting anonymity. In a post from Kreskin's X account, they stated, "Performing for all of you brought immense joy to his life, and it was something he deeply cherished." Ryan Galway, Kreskin's former manager and friend, expressed his sadness, saying he was "beyond heartbroken," after working with Kreskin for six years. He said, "I know you know what I'm still thinking," in a LinkedIn post. "I will miss your stories and seeing you perform on stage." George Kresge, Kreskin's real name, was born in 1935 in Montclair, New Jersey. His many TV performances on programs including "The Mike Douglas Show," ...

Prominent real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander, together with their brother Alon, were taken into custody in Miami on Wednesday after being charged with sexual assault in several lawsuits. The arrests were announced by federal prosecutors in New York, but they did not immediately say whether they had anything to do with the rape accusations against all three brothers filed by a number of women in Manhattan courts. They have denied any wrongdoing. Alon and Oren's lawyer, Isabelle Kirshner, told CNBC that the three men had been taken into custody in Miami, but she had not yet seen the federal accusations against them as of 10:45 a.m. A press conference regarding the arrests was planned by the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney's Office for 1 p.m. ET in Manhattan. It's breaking...

Authorities stated on Wednesday that the Wisconsin man, who reportedly staged his own death before appearing alive and well abroad, had returned to the United States and was arrested by sheriff's deputies. Sheriff Mark Podoll told reporters that Ryan Borgwardt, who arrived in the United States on Tuesday, was brought to the Green Lake County Jail on unidentified charges. Podoll remarked, "We brought a dad back on his own accord," Before Borgwardt returned home on his own initiative, the sheriff refused to disclose where he had been residing. According to Podoll, he might be ordered to pay back the expenses of the search and rescue operation. "Relieved," the sheriff spoke, describing his feelings upon Borgwardt's return. "We didn't stop. We keep helping our community whenever we receive a c...

According to three people familiar with the plan, the incoming Trump administration plans to repeal a long-standing rule that has prohibited Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from making arrests of foreign nationals at or close to so-called sensitive sites, like places of worship, schools, and hospitals, or at events like weddings, funerals, and public protests without supervisory consent. According to individuals who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not permitted to publicly discuss the move, President-elect Donald Trump intends to revoke the policy as soon as he takes office. As part of Trump's strategy to carry out what he has stated he wants to be the greatest deportation operation in American history, the action would increase ICE's authority to make nationw...