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Texas ICE Data Shows More Noncriminal Arrests Than Criminal Ones — Latinos Absorb the Cost

New data: over 38,000 Texans with no criminal record were arrested by ICE in a year — outnumbering those with convictions, advocates say.

Latin Times

How James Talarico Is Trying to Win Back Latino Voters One Soccer Match and TikTok Video at a Time

As Ken Paxton and James Talarico head into a dead-even November matchup, Talarico's campaign is wagering that Spanish-language television and homegrown TikTok stars can do what a decade of traditional outreach hasn't — bring Latino voters back into the Democratic column.

Latin Times

World Cup 2026 : France battle through Paraguay dark arts

France is through to the round of 16 after a fierce battle with Paraguay. Paraguay sat in a low block and tried to frustrate les Bleus, often committing bad fouls, all of which went unpunished. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game, converting a penalty. Morocco were slightly…

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Canada tell fans 'the journey is only just beginning' after Morocco defeat

HOUSTON: Canada ⁠signed ⁠off from a groundbreaking World Cup campaign with an emotional message to supporters on Saturday, thanking fans ‌for helping transform the country's football landscape after their dream run ended.

Bangkok Post

World Cup fans celebrate America's 250th birthday in Philadelphia and Houston

Fireworks crackled and jets roared ahead of the France-Paraguay World Cup game in Philadelphia on Saturday as fans celebrated the double joy of soccer’s biggest tournament on home soil and the 250th anniversary of American independence in the nation’s birthplace

The Independent UK

Morocco and France through to World Cup quarterfinals

It’s Morocco’s second straight appearance in the quarterfinals after becoming the first African team to reach the semifinals in 2022.

Euronews

World Cup 2026: Ounahi fires Morocco to quarter-finals with decisive brace

Morocco secured their passage to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory over Canada in Houston, with Selim Ounahi's double proving decisive. The Lions of the Atlas overcame a difficult first half to eventually overwhelm their North American hosts and progress as one of the tournament's standout sides.

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Canada vs Morocco LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Last-16 action gets underway in Houston

Evening Standard

‘This is a hellhole’: Aramco makes its presence hurt in the shadow of the World Cup

The oil giant’s sponsorship deal with Fifa has featured prominently at matches in Houston. But 100 miles away in another Texas city, residents say the firm’s refinery is exposing them to poisonous gases and long-term health problems

The Guardian - UK

France brace for extreme heat ahead of World Cup last-16 clash with Paraguay

France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on Saturday, as co-hosts Canada prepare for a difficult game against Morocco in Houston.

Radio France Internationale

France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 begins

LOS ANGELES - France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup’s last 16 on Saturday as co-hosts Canada prepare for a daunting date with African giants Morocco in Houston.

Bangkok Post

How Canada Has Learned From Astronauts As World Cup Dreams Lift Off in Houston

The 2026 journey has already broken new ground for Jesse Marsch and his players. But the ride is not over yet and could go to a whole level in prime NASA territory.

Sports Illustrated

The 5th Circuit Says a Houston Cop Reasonably Killed 2 Innocent People Falsely Accused of Selling Heroin

The officer's avowed reasons for killing Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas were contradicted by the physical evidence.

Reason

Houston shopper spots a ‘cute little two-piece’ on a Burlington rack. Then she drops it after seeing what was crawling on it

"That's why I go to Marshall's."

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The Independent UK

Residents in Houston neighborhood rage as raw sewage floods the streets after storms: ‘Literally straight up just raw s***’

One resident said she called the Houston City Council after she had to ‘manually’ remove human feces and toilet paper from her yard

Euronews

Brazil fans erupt after dramatic World Cup win over Japan

Brazil fans celebrate a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Houston after Gabriel Martinelli's late World Cup winner.

Fortune

Should you go to work during a heat wave? Your productivity suffers, and GDP tanks when it's hot

Productivity peaks at around 22°C (72°F) and falls roughly 2% per degree above 25°C, reaching 8.9% below peak at 30°C.

Bangkok Post

Patient Brazil never lost belief in comeback win over Japan

HOUSTON, June 29 (Reuters) - ⁠Patience and ⁠a change of strategy at halftime were the secrets to Brazil’s last-gasp 2-1 victory over Japan in Houston on Monday that sealed a place in ‌the last 16 of the World Cup, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.

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I just watched Brazil live in Houston – here's why they can win the World Cup

The Selecao proved why they are bona fide contenders to win their sixth World Cup with a late win vs plucky Japan.

Latin Times

Brazil Leave It LATE — Martinelli's Stoppage-Time Dagger Sinks Brave Japan 2-1

Brazil rally to beat Japan 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 32. Casemiro levels, Martinelli wins it late, and the Seleção march on to the last 16.

The Independent UK

Who is Zion Suzuki? The US-born Japanese goalkeeper trying to keep Brazil at bay at the World Cup

Japan faced five-time champions Brazil in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday. Zion Suzuki lined up in goal for Japan, and was tasked with keeping Carlo Ancelotti’s men at bay. Suzuki, 23, was born in Newark, New Jersey, to a Ghanaian father and a Japanese mother,…

FourFourTwo

Who is Maurizio Mariani? The referee in charge of Brazil vs Japan

The round of 32 clash takes place in Houston on Monday

France 24

World Cup 2026: Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil down Japan in last-32 thriller

Five-time champions Brazil survived an early World Cup scare when they fought back from a goal down at half-time to beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 in Houston. Substitute Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot at the far post deep in stoppage time to break Japanese hearts and send Brazil to…

FourFourTwo

Brazil vs Japan prediction: Vinicius Junior can be the difference-maker against stubborn Samurai Blue

A mouthwatering round-of-32 clash sees Brazil take on Japan in Houston

The Guardian - UK

Brazil 2-1 Japan: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil were given a nasty fright by Japan before coming back to clinch victory

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