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Soccer-Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (579+ words) By Natalia Siniawski and Miguel Lo Bianco GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 12 (Reuters) " FIFA reported an attendance of 44, 985 for Thursday's World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara, but swathes of empty seats around the stadium renewed concerns…...
India clears way for self-driving, safety car tech to reduce road deaths
17+ hour, 54+ min ago (376+ words) By Munsif Vengattil and Aditi Shah BENGALURU, June 12 (Reuters) " India has scrapped licensing requirements for radio spectrum used by crash-avoidance and self-driving systems in cars, removing a commercial barrier for automakers "as it seeks to make some of the world's…...
Soccer-Cheap flights and a pint: Toronto welcomes World Cup fans despite lower profile matches
15+ hour, 2+ min ago (465+ words) By Divya Rajagopal and Kyaw Soe Oo TORONTO, June 12 (Reuters) " Tickets remained unsold, an opening night fan festival was rained out and the top-ranking teams are playing in the U. S. and Mexico but visitors arriving in Toronto are determined "to enjoy…...
Governor Whitmer, Speaker Hall comment on Gordie Howe International Bridge delay
15+ hour, 23+ min ago (323+ words) DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) " The new Gordie Howe International Bridge will not have a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony today or be open to traffic on Monday. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is hoping the span connecting Detroit and…...
Bike Bash Returns on Saturday
17+ hour, 37+ min ago (147+ words) WHTC Bike Bash Returns on Saturday PARK TWP. , MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 12, 2026) " It won't be until later this summer before the Holland Bike Park becomes a reality, but cycling enthusiasts of all ages can have a fun time on the…...
Soccer-Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (257+ words) NEW YORK, June 11 (Reuters) " Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is unable to take part in the World Cup after "being denied entry to the United States, "has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between Paris St Germain…...
Lyft, Uber sue New York City to block driver retention law
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (359+ words) NEW YORK, June 11 (Reuters) " Lyft joined Uber Technologies in suing New York City to block a new law they said would force them to keep bad drivers who "threaten public and passenger safety on their platforms. The Lyft lawsuit "was…...
Tigers & Cubs Triumph on Thursday
19+ hour, 6+ min ago (224+ words) UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 12, 2026) " Colt Keith homered and drove in three runs, as the Tigers trounced the visiting Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park yesterday, 11-0. Detroit takes on the Guardians in Cleveland this evening, with coverage from Dan Dickerson at 6: 45 PM…...
Embraer hails growing jet backlog, sees main E2 engine issues solved
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (251+ words) SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, June 11 (Reuters) " Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Thursday its commercial aviation unit has a "backlog of more than $15 billion and that "the main engine issues affecting its next-generation E2 jets have now been resolved. " The backlog…...
World chess body suspends Russia but dispute may not be over
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (707+ words) By Mark Trevelyan and Alessandra Prentice June 11 (Reuters) " The governing body of world chess has suspended Russia, which was for decades the dominant force in the game, after a ruling by the world's top sports tribunal in favour of Ukraine....