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As the U.S-Iran war ramps up again, hundreds of diplomats are in limbo. The State Department drew down staffing due to Iran's attacks on Gulf states. It's unclear if they'll return to normal business. Copyright 2026 NPR

The 2026 World Cup has ended — after almost six weeks, 104 matches and games spread across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. Spain is the World Cup champion again, defeating the defending champion Argentina to claim its second title. With the win, Spain holds World Cup titles for both the men's and women's national teams — a first.

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Miami and now face extradition. New Yorker reporter Heidi Blake talks about the new rape and human trafficking charges from British prosecutors.

A nation celebrates as Spain's World Cup champions come home to a hero's welcome.

According to a Credit Karma survey from last summer, 66% of Americans who have used generative AI say they’ve used it for financial advice. But is it safe? Here & Now‘s Indira Lakshmanan talks with Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst and host of the new podcast “Money Moves,” to unpack when you should and shouldn’t use AI for financial advice. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2026 WBUR

Scientists say human-caused climate change is driving longer fire seasons across drier landscapes, sparking more intense and widespread forest fires. In Canada, home to more than a quarter of the world’s vast boreal forests, wildfires in remote regions are often left to burn. Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with Dr. Anabela Bonada, managing director of climate science at the University of Waterloo’s Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation. This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

At the age of 105, Edmund Gordon is still contributing to academia. Gordon’s life and work are a testament to his dedication to transforming education from early childhood education to the collegiate level. Jon Kalish reports. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2026 WBUR

This year’s FIFA World Cup may be remembered for Spain’s dominant performance on the pitch, or perhaps as Argentine star Lionel Messi’s last hurrah. It could also be remembered as the first soccer tournament that embraced artificial intelligence. AI-powered technology from Lenovo helped smooth referee bodycam footage for TV viewers. The company also built a generative “AI knowledge assistant,” giving coaches, players and analysts access to FIFA data, video, graphics and match metrics.

Some studies suggest tens of thousands have perished due to USAID disappearing. we bring two stories of children who got sick from usually preventable illnesses in areas where funding was reduced.

The White House says the newest plane to serve as Air Force One will soon be sent away for upgrades. That has renewed questions about the security features of the jet that was donated by Qatar.