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With apologies to World Cup 2026 co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States, this is the perfect semifinal field. France and Spain on one side. England and Argentina on the other.Is there anything better?AdvertisementNot according to FIFA’s world rankings. Yeah, they’re a very imperfect metric. But this is the first World Cup ever with the semifinal spots occupied by the top four teams entering the World Cup. France is at No. 1, Argentina is at No. 2, Spain is third and England is fourth.A semifinal field with the USMNT or Mexico wouldn’t have been that farfetched given their home-field advantage.…
When it comes to Mexican literature, names like Octavio Paz, Juan Rulfo and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz immediately come to mind for their global influence and stature. And yet, there are too many others to name who have contributed to Mexico’s literary acumen, both contemporary and canonical, in ways that may have been innocuously overlooked with time. Sergio Pitol is one of those voices. The author of over 40 books — perhaps most famously his “Trilogy of Memory” series of autobiographical essays and travel writing, and his “Carnival Triptych” novels, which include the ubiquitously translated work, “The Love Parade,”…
The U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran on Saturday in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). Iran said it was closing this critical oil trading passage after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS…
A lender dispute over millions of dollars has led a Hardee’s restaurant franchisee to file for bankruptcy to invoke an automatic stay of all legal actions against the debtor. Hardee’s restaurant franchisee Superior Star LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, facing an alleged seller financing dispute, according to court papers. Hardee’s franchisee Superior Star LLC files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy facing a lender dispute.Shutterstock Hardee’s franchisee files for bankruptcy The Phoenix-based franchisee filed its petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky on July 9, listing $10 million to $50 million in assets and liabilities,…
Joel Courtney spent years making audiences root for someone else’s love story. Now, he’s finally taking center stage. After winning over fans as endlessly lovable best friend Lee Flynn in Netflix’s The Kissing Booth franchise, Courtney, 30, steps up as a full-fledged heartthrob opposite Bailee Madison in 40 Dates and 40 Nights. The rom-com follows Leah (Madison) as she agrees to go on 40 dates with 40 different men after her grandmother (Annie Potts) offers her a year of free rent if she completes the challenge. But when one disastrous first date with Mason (Courtney) keeps bringing the pair back…
Updated: 11/07/2026 – 18:00 GMT+2 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 11th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More
Weekly Newsletter Decoding the Surrealist motifs of a World Cup jersey, inhabiting the world of Gertrude Abercrombie, and Hyperallergic wins a Society of Professional Journalists award! If you’re wondering what we did this week at Hyperallergic, here’s an abridged run-down. Critic Michael Glover reviewed a show on Elizabeth I that spoke truth to royal power; Staff Writer Rhea Nayyar decoded the Surrealist references of a World Cup soccer jersey; and Staff Writer Isa Farfan reported on Trump’s unhinged new memo against the Smithsonian, calling it what it is: “draconian.” Sofia Thiệu D’Amico profiled painter Akira Ikezoe, whose work seems to…
Welcome to MND Tutor! This interactive learning tool is designed to help you improve your Spanish by exploring real news articles from Mexico News Daily. Instead of just memorizing vocabulary lists or grammar rules, you’ll dive into authentic stories about Mexican culture, current events, and daily news. Three cities in Mexico were included among the top 10 in the world, according to the 2026 edition of the Travel + Leisure “World’s Best Awards,” and a fourth made the top 20. San Miguel de Allende was named the best city in the world, per the magazine’s rankings, with Oaxaca judged fifth…
Family demands answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi
Princess Kate Middleton served up plenty of style at this year’s famed Wimbledon tournament. Kate, 44, donned a chic red peplum dress to attend the women’s singles final match between Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova. The Princess of Wales completed her ensemble with diamond drop earrings and, for glam, wore her hair in a half-up-half-down ‘do. Kate, the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club where Wimbledon is held, previously attended an earlier match in the tournament on July 2. At the time, she stunned in a crisp, light blue pantsuit. Just days before her dual Wimbledon…