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☆ The US may have lost in the World Cup, but soccer is more popular than ever in America
  + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Harry Enten | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +36 min
The Atlas Lions made history as the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal. They made history as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament. Less spoken about is that they also rate better on television than the men do in the World Cup. We’ll just have to wait and see, though with the US, Canada and Mexico hosting the 2026 World Cup, soccer isn’t going away anytime soon.
☆ Croatia beats Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals
  + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +28 min
CNN —Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković made himself a national hero as Croatia beat Japan on penalties 1-1 (3-1) to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. Marko Djurica/ReutersJapan’s heartbreakDespite its defeat, Japan can look back at an impressive World Cup campaign. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Mbappé was one of the leading stars of the team's World Cup triumph four years ago. He also became just the third goalkeeper to save three penalties in a single World Cup shootout.
☆ France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 3-1 victory over Poland as Kylian Mbappé breaks Pelé’s record
  + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +30 min
CNN —France was made to work hard for its place in the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming an improved Poland side 3-1 thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappé. That is Mbappé’s fifth goal of Qatar 2022 and already his ninth World Cup goal overall, breaking Pelé’s record of seven World Cup goals scored before the age of 24. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Issei Kato/Reuters Kylian Mbappé scores his second goal on November 26, leading France to a 2-1 victory over Denmark. Mbappé was one of the leading stars of the team's World Cup triumph four years ago.
☆ USMNT’s youth and talent at Qatar 2022 bodes well for 2026 World Cup
  + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +31 min
The Netherlands knocked the USMNT out of the Qatar World Cup on Saturday. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Frappert became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament. Qatar is the first Islamic country to host a World Cup.
☆ Japan vs. Croatia: Samurai Blue aiming to reach World Cup quarterfinals for first time
  + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +31 min
CNN —In a World Cup of surprises, Japan has played a leading role in headline-making shock results. Croatia is a team undefeated in nine of its last 10 World Cup matches. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Frappert became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament.
☆ Every World Cup 2022 squad announced: USMNT, Germany, Belgium and more
  + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +13 min
CNN —‘Tis the season for wall charts and fans gathering around to pick their starting teams for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. “It’s always difficult when a guy helps you get to the World Cup, he scores three goals in World Cup qualifying and isn’t going to be a part of the program. Again, it’s more about who we did add that we felt good about.”All but one of the 26 will be making their World Cup debut at this year’s tournament and, according to the USMNT, it will be the youngest team to qualify for the World Cup. Octavio Passos/Getty Images Europe/Getty ImagesGhanaManager: Otto AddoThe final squad has not been announced yet. READ: Meet Otto Addo, the coach responsible for guiding some of Europe’s brightest young talents (2021)—–PortugalManager: Fernando SantosThe final squad has not been announced yet.
☆ Amid controversies, one college professor says there’s value in teaching students about Kanye West
  + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | Claretta Bellamy | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +5 min
Now, amid the recent controversies surrounding the rapper, this college professor sees value in launching another course on Ye. He taught his first two Ye-inspired courses, titled The Politics of Kanye West: Black Genius and Sonic Aesthetics, at Washington University in St. Louis starting in 2017. But unlike his previous ones, this class will be divided into three parts, “the old Kanye, the new Kanye, and the who Kanye,” and examine Ye’s recent behavior. “The course has never, ever been about Kanye,” McCune said. If the University of Rochester’s college curriculum committee approves the new Ye course, he plans to teach it during the spring or fall semester of 2023.
☆ Becky G sees 'magic' in collaborations with fellow artists
  + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Liz Calvario | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +9 min
Becky G was just 14 years old when she signed her first record deal. In 2016, Becky started releasing songs in Spanish, finding a wider audience and recognition. “I use the word collaboration a lot, because to me, that’s where the magic happens. 1 spot on the Hot Latin Songs chart. That’s really where I tried to focus a lot of my energy and make an impact.
☆ These LGBTQ TikTokers have made the platform a treasure trove of queer content
  + stars: | 2022-09-06 | by ( Ellie Rudy | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +7 min
But the good news is, for those in need of a pick-me-up, the internet treasure trove that is TikTok has a seemingly endless supply of LGBTQ creators serving up fun and informative queer content. Here are 10 TikTokers to follow if you’re looking to brighten up the (literally) darker days ahead. Queer Chameleon on TikTok is an adorable pocket of the internet where cartoon chameleons, sporting various queer flags, talk about the gay experience. Some of the videos use other queer influencers’ audio, while others use original audio made by the artist behind the chameleons. Basically, if you’re looking for extra cute content that you’ll find super relatable, Queer Chameleon is the spot to go.
☆ Biden names board to help end freight railroad and union contract disputes
  + stars: | 2022-07-18 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
[1/4] A commercial freight train carries a load of shipping containers at the Port of Savannah, Georgia, U.S. October 17, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio JonesJuly 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday named the members of an emergency board tasked with helping resolve disputes between freight rail carriers and their unions, the White House said. read moreBiden named Ira F. Jaffe to chair the presidential emergency board. If Biden had not created the board by Monday, railroads and unions could have opted for operational shutdowns or strikes, respectively. Talks between major freight railroads, including Union Pacific (UNP.N) and Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N)-owned BNSF, and unions representing their workers have dragged on for more than two years.
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