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The World Cup Final is Sunday, with Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal set to face off for the trophy. Millions of Americans have been watching the sport all month — but most of them have been calling it something different than the rest of the world. So why do Americans say "soccer" while nearly everyone else says "football"? It all starts in 1848, when students at Cambridge University wrote the first set of rules for the game we know today.

A lawmaker sponsoring a key piece of federal college sports legislation said he believes the bill likely has the support it needs to make it through the upper chamber. “We probably have 60 votes,” Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., said Friday at the Associated Press Sports Editors meeting. Schmitt called the next two weeks critical for the Protect College Sports Act.

COLLEGE TOWN, FL (WTXL) — Close to 60 artists from North Florida are showcasing new work at TSC's Fine Art Gallery in partnership with Artist League of the Big Bend, through Aug. 28. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: Tallahassee State College gallery exhibit aims to bring joy during difficult times Close to 60 new pieces from artists across North Florida now fill the Tallahassee State College Fine Art Gallery, all centered around one simple idea: Reflecting Light in Dark Times.

GADSDEN COUNTY, FL (WTXL) — A summer production at Quincy Music Theatre is giving local students more than just a chance to perform — it's providing young actors with professional training experience as they prepare to bring The Lightning Thief to the stage.

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DECATUR COUNTY, GA (WTXL) — Bainbridge neighbor Connie Hunter knows firsthand what it means to care for an aging loved one. She and her siblings have been caring for their 97-year-old father, Percy, since November 2025. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: Bainbridge families navigating the challenges of caring for aging loved ones get a new local resource Feeding him, checking on his well-being, and simply spending time together are all part of the daily routine.

President Trump used his prime-time address Thursday to cast doubt on the security of U.S. elections ahead of the midterms. He made a series of claims during his remarks alleging that China compromised election data by obtaining voter files, that the intelligence community downplayed information about Chinese meddling, and that the government has known about potential vulnerabilities in election infrastructure and alleged fraud.

DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) — Tallahassee's Restaurant Week has officially kicked off, putting local restaurants in the spotlight for 10 days of dining deals and culinary discovery. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: Restaurant Week kicks off featuring over 25 local restaurants From breakfast to lunch to dinner, residents can choose from more than 25 participating restaurants that have hand-picked their best dishes and placed them on a prix-fixe menu.

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