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Rutherford, NJ
News
Airbnb Offering Cash To New Bergen County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies Airbnb Offering Cash To New Bergen County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies
Airbnb Offering Cash To New Bergen County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies Airbnb is offering a cash incentive to homeowners who rent their properties during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The short-term rental platform said new hosts who list an entire home in eligible areas and welcome their first guests before July 31 can receive a $750 reward The incentive program comes as millions of soccer fans around the world are expected to travel to North America for the tournament, which begins in June 2026. Eight games are set to happen at MetLife Stadium beween June 13 and July 19. Airbnb said demand for stays during the FIFA World Cup is already surging, with searches for…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
Politics
Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (UPDATE) Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (UPDATE)
Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (Update) President Donald Trump has backed away from imposing new tariffs tied to his push to annex Greenland, after European Union leaders paused approval of a major trade deal with the US. Trump announced the retreat from his latest tariff threat in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, Jan. 21. He previously threatened a 10% duty on many European countries, including Denmark, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom, with an escalating 25% tariff if a deal for the US to buy Greenland wasn't reached by Monday, June 1. The 10% tariffs were expected to go i…

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by Chris Spiker
Bristol, CT
Sports
ESPN, Fox One Team Up For Major Sports Streaming Bundle: How Much It Costs ESPN, Fox One Team Up For Major Sports Streaming Bundle: How Much It Costs
ESPN, Fox One Team Up For Major Sports Streaming Bundle: How Much It Costs Two major streaming services will offer a special bundle targeting cord-cutting sports fans. Fox One and ESPN's new direct-to-consumer service will be available as part of a bundle, the broadcasting giants announced in a news release on Monday, Aug. 11. The package deal will cost $39.99 per month and will be available on Thursday, Oct. 2. The bundle packages ESPN's popular sports content and massive live sporting event catalog with Fox's offerings like the NFL, MLB, and FIFA World Cup. "Working with Fox One on this bundle offer allows us to bring ESPN's world-class sports content to even m…

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by Chris Spiker
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Business
American Adds Nonstop Flights From PHL To Historic European Capitals American Adds Nonstop Flights From PHL To Historic European Capitals
American Adds Nonstop Flights From PHL To Historic European Capitals Philadelphia travelers will soon have two new European destinations as the city prepares to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. American Airlines will launch two new nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Budapest, Hungary, and Prague, the carrier said in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 7. The service to the central European capitals begins on Thursday, May 21, 2026. PHL will be the only US airport to offer nonstop flights to Budapest. Both destinations are known for their historic architecture, thermal spas, and scenic cruises along the Danube and Vlt…

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by Chris Spiker
New Rochelle, NY
Business
National Media Staple New York Post To Launch California Post: Here's Why National Media Staple New York Post To Launch California Post: Here's Why
National Media Staple New York Post To Launch California Post: Here's Why The New York Post is heading out west. The conservative-leaning tabloid will launch The California Post in early 2026, the outlet said on Monday, Aug. 4. The new paper will be based in Los Angeles with a full team of reporters, editors, and photographers covering news, sports, and entertainment from a California point of view. A daily print edition will be paired with a digital presence, with a dedicated homepage serving California readers, while national coverage will still come from the Post's New York newsroom. "Los Angeles and California surely need a daily dose of The P…

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by Chris Spiker
Rutherford, NJ
News
‘I Want A Turkey Leg!’: Fans Fume As State Fair Meadowlands Pauses For FIFA World Cup ‘I Want A Turkey Leg!’: Fans Fume As State Fair Meadowlands Pauses For FIFA World Cup
‘I Want A Turkey Leg!’: Fans Fume As State Fair Meadowlands Pauses For FIFA World Cup The State Fair Meadowlands, one of New Jersey’s biggest summer events, is taking a two-year hiatus to make way for soccer. The fair, held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, will not return until Summer 2027, organizers announced.  The decision comes at the request of MetLife Stadium, which is hosting nine FIFA Club World Cup matches this summer, including the semifinals and final, and eight FIFA World Cup games in 2026, including the World Cup final. “We will be reimagining our fair to make it bigger, better, and more family-friendly than ever,” fair officials said. But longtime …

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by Cecilia Levine
New Rochelle, NY
Sports
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice' Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice'
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice' A broadcaster whose voice was synonymous with New York sports has died. Al Trautwig, a longtime sportscaster on MSG Network, has died at 68 years old. A cause of death wasn't immediately available but the Long Island native had been battling cancer in recent years. MSG studio analyst Alan Hahn announced Trautwig's death in an Instagram post on Monday, Feb. 24. "I'm sad to share the news that we lost a legendary voice in sports," Hahn posted. "But we lost a lot more than that. He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher. He was, personally, one of my biggest resource…

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by Chris Spiker
Rutherford, NJ
Sports
Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer
Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer One of the most famous sports rivalries in the world is coming to the Garden State this summer. Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona will play an edition of 'El Clasico' at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, the Spanish soccer clubs announced on Tuesday, Mar. 19. Two of La Liga's biggest powerhouses will hold the friendly match as part of a preseason summer U.S. tour. This will be the fourth edition of Spain's most historic rivalry played in the U.S. The first was at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with Lionel Messi and Barcelona defeating their Madrid rivals 3-2 on Monday, July 2…

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by Chris Spiker
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New York Sports Betting Tax Revenue Hits Historic $1 Billion Milestone New York Sports Betting Tax Revenue Hits Historic $1 Billion Milestone
New York Sports Betting Tax Revenue Hits Historic $1 Billion Milestone The gambling market has significantly expanded globally in recent years. Sports betting is the most popular (and legal) betting in the USA. The country has 28 states where wagering on your favorite team online is permitted, with Vermont being the last to adopt the bill. In-person wagering is legal in 33 states, and four will launch their programs by the end of this year. Sports betting is heavily favored if we're comparing it with any other casino activity. Online slots and poker, for example, are legal only in five states or remote Native American reservations. However, casinos generate mo…

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Massapequa, NY
Sports
Popular Sports Journalist From NY, Age 48, Dies Suddenly While In Press Box Covering World Cup Popular Sports Journalist From NY, Age 48, Dies Suddenly While In Press Box Covering World Cup
Popular Sports Journalist From NY, Age 48, Dies Suddenly While In Press Box Covering World Cup A popular sports journalist died while covering a game at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Grant Wahl, a New York City resident and soccer analyst for CBS Sports, was age 48. According to CBS News, Wahl collapsed while in the press box during the Argentina-Netherlands quarterfinal match early Saturday, Dec. 10. Paramedics quickly responded, but Wahl was pronounced dead a short time later, the report said. Wahl had written about health issues he had been experiencing while in Qatar. "My body finally broke down on me," Wahl wrote on Substack on Monday, Dec. 5. "Three weeks of little sleep, hi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Rutherford, NJ
Sports
MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup
MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup MetLife Stadium is among 16 stadiums across the US, Mexico and Canada chosen to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup games, FIFA’s president said Thursday, June 16. Other East Coast host cities include Philadelphia, Boston and Miami. “We are honored to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup with our neighbors across the Hudson, and we are fully prepared to deliver the world-class experience that the beautiful game deserves,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said.  “Future generations of New Jerseyans will remember fondly that, on the heels of a global pandemic, the biggest sporting event in the world was hosted…

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by Cecilia Levine