Dana White confirms UFC will break one of its strictest rules for Trump-linked White House fight night

UFC Freedom 250 will take place on June 14, 2026, at the White House as part of US 250th independence celebrations and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The seven-fight card features major title bouts, but the key change is UFC CEO Dana White breaking tradition by including a live national anthem performance for the first time in years.

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Quote of the day by Michelle Obama: “We should always have three friends in our lives-one who walks ahead who we look up to and follow; one who walks beside us, who is with us every step of our journey; and then, one who we reach back for and bring along after we've cleared the way.”



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FBI’s rare Cuba mission: Agents fly to Cuba to recover a child from a transgender parent who wanted transition surgery for child

An unusual FBI operation saw a US government aircraft fly to Cuba to recover a 10-year-old child from Utah in an international parental kidnapping case. The child's transgender parent and partner are accused of taking the child abroad, allegedly for gender transition surgery. Cuban authorities assisted in the child's safe return.

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Sunita Williams to run 130th Boston Marathon, returning after barefoot teen run and historic space marathon

Sunita Williams, NASA astronaut and former US Navy captain, will run the 2026 Boston Marathon, returning to a race she first attempted as a teenager and later completed in space. The 26.2-mile event on April 20 will feature over 30,000 runners under near-ideal conditions. She is set to be honoured with the Patriots’ Award, presented by the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.).

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Boston Marathon 2026: Check latest expected race conditions, date, route and weather forecast

The 130th Boston Marathon will take place on April 20, continuing its legacy as the world’s oldest annual marathon. Over 30,000 runners from more than 130 countries are expected to race the 26.2-mile route from Hopkinton to Boston. With stable, cool weather forecast and strong winds possible, the event also carries major economic and charitable impact across the city.

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Quote of the day by Barack Obama: “Our problems are man-made, therefore they can be solved by man, and man can be as big as we want.”



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World Cup 2026: Is FIFA destroying the American matchday experience by banning tailgating?

The 2026 World Cup in the United States is reshaping how matchday will be experienced, with traditional tailgating set to be restricted at several venues and fans directed into controlled zones. Combined with rising transport costs and suburban stadium layouts, the pre-match atmosphere faces major disruption, raising questions over how supporter culture will adapt to a tightly managed tournament structure.

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