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The BLS, like many statistics agencies worldwide, has faced a number of challenges in recent years with declining survey response rates and dwindling resources.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Broos faced criticism for strategic errors early on, but ultimately built a competitive team that achieved historic qualification, aided by nine direct World Cup spots in the expanded tournament field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

On the official resale platform, fans faced paying vastly inflated prices, with Fifa taking a 30% fee from each ticket sold.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In Europe, where railroads faced heavy state involvement, costs per ton-mile are twice as expensive as in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Then, the two girls straightened up and faced Josie directly, and Josie realized that the other girl was even taller than Ivy.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix