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On Thursday, spurred on by most of the 80,824 fans in attendance and forwards Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, Mexico managed to defeat South Africa 2-0 and securing its first opening match victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Their first game is against Haiti, but some of the Tartan Army have arrived to be greeted by Americans who are oblivious to the reason they are here.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The Nasdaq 100 could imminently include SpaceX, but first it’s getting a shakeup that will usher in another space-technology company and four flashy AI plays.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The oldest of four siblings, she was appointed first lady by her father during her parents’ bitter public divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

When we get home, Dad fusses over me and asks if I want to go back to therapy, like I did the first few months after Mom died.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold