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Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show.

World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa sets English-language viewership record

The World Cup opener drew 7.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched opening match for an English-language broadcast in the United States.

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row

Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training as it reels from backlash following a marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980.

First World Cup match in Seattle ends with tie between Belgium, Egypt

Almost exactly four years to the day the host cities for the FIFA Men’s World Cup were awarded, the world came to Seattle and watched a 1-1 draw between Belgium and Egypt.

King, Pierce county cooling sites open for people without shelter

With temperatures near 90 degrees across King County on Monday, the regional homelessness authority has activated its severe weather response.

Cuba quantifies impact of US oil blockade on children’s health and daily life

Cuba says its healthcare system is struggling due to a U.S. energy blockade.

WA falls to 31st in national education ranking

The latest analysis shows that 70% of Washington eighth-graders are not proficient in math and 68% of fourth- graders are not proficient in reading.

US Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules

A top Alaska election official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s primary ballot in August.

World Cup 2026: Tiny ‘designated protest zones’ pop up around Seattle Stadium

Small fenced off areas labeled "designated protest zone" popped up around Seattle Stadium ahead of the World Cup. Here's what the deal is.

Cape Verde secures stunning 0-0 draw with Spain in its World Cup debut

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by shutting out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw.

Seattle World Cup updates: Belgium, Egypt kick off Group G match at Seattle Stadium

The World Cup spotlight finally turns to the pitch at Seattle Stadium, as Belgium and Egypt kick off Seattle play at noon. Follow along for match updates.

Photos: Belgium vs. Egypt World Cup