Texas port city on the Gulf, island geography, county seat of Galveston County
Seattle has scheduled a World Cup match between Iran and Egypt to coincide with the city's Pride weekend and Juneteenth events. Both federations have objected and asked for Pride celebrations to be limited; FIFA has said rainbow flags are allowed inside stadiums and has stressed that Seattle’s Pride events are organised locally, not by FIFA.
A sweeping heat dome has kept tens of millions under heat alerts from the Midwest to the East Coast. Overnight temperatures are failing to cool, heightening health risks and straining power grids. El Niño is intensifying the heat, and cooling centers, water, and hydration remain critical.
Roxette has postponed its North American 40th anniversary tour due to increased touring costs and logistical challenges. Tickets will be refunded, and the group hopes to reschedule in the near future.