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Swindon seeks 50 more hosts for Ukrainian families amid ongoing crisis
uk-local-news1 month ago

Swindon seeks 50 more hosts for Ukrainian families amid ongoing crisis

Swindon is calling for around 50 more households to host Ukrainian families under the Homes for Ukraine scheme as demand remains high; since 2022 the town has helped more than 500 Ukrainians, hosts receive £350 per month after security checks and safeguarding, and the community is boosting ties through UkraineFest and a potential Rivne twinning partnership.

world2 months ago

Trump Eyes an All-American World Cup, Excluding Canada and Mexico

At a World Cup reception, Trump urged FIFA to award the next U.S. World Cup without Canada and Mexico and floated a U.S.-China co-hosting idea; FIFA’s 2038 bid timing is in play, as 2030 was awarded to a Spain–Portugal–Morocco group with Argentina/Uruguay openings and 2034 to Saudi Arabia. He also praised FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a controversial Balogun ban decision and spoke at Trump Tower ahead of the Spain-Argentina final.

Mina Kimes Brings a Big-Game Vibe to the National Spelling Bee
culture4 months ago

Mina Kimes Brings a Big-Game Vibe to the National Spelling Bee

NFL analyst Mina Kimes will host this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, aiming to bring a big-game feel to the competition with 247 spellers vying for more than $50,000 in prizes; she’ll co-host the semifinals and finals (airing on ION) while Jacques Bailly pronounces the words, and she discusses the intense preparation and strategic thinking that now defines modern spelling bees.

Bubble Watch 2026: Kansas Tops Big 12, ACC/SEC Drama Narrows NCAA Baseball Field
college-baseball4 months ago

Bubble Watch 2026: Kansas Tops Big 12, ACC/SEC Drama Narrows NCAA Baseball Field

Baseball America’s May 16 Bubble Watch maps the final at-large landscape for the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, sorting teams into locks, should-be-in and work-to-do across conferences while noting hosting implications and potential seed shifts. Kansas clinched the Big 12 title and is expected to host, North Carolina and Georgia Tech remain strong hosting contenders in the ACC, and UCLA could stake a No. 1 seed depending on weekend results. Arizona State sits on the edge of at-large safety, while Kentucky looks near‑lock with 13 SEC wins; Vanderbilt remains a watchful dark horse as the SEC Tournament approaches. The piece also catalogs bid-stealer candidates from the Big West, Big South, MAC, OVC and SoCon, underscoring continued suspense through conference play and Selection Monday.

Trevor Noah to Close His Grammys Run With 2026 Ceremony
music8 months ago

Trevor Noah to Close His Grammys Run With 2026 Ceremony

Trevor Noah will host the 68th Grammys in 2026 for the sixth and final time, with CBS airing the ceremony February 1 from Crypto.com Arena; the show will move to ABC and Disney+ next year, with Disney holding rights through 2036. Noah—who began hosting in 2021—was praised by executive producer Ben Winston. Nominees include Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Rosé and Doechii, with performers to be announced.