Every four years, the world watches the FIFA World Cup, uniting nations in hopes of winning football’s greatest prize.

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The FIFA World Cup is now just a few weeks away, but Dr. Rebecca Katz has been worrying about the public health threats it poses for years. “With any mass gathering event, there are certain disease ...

The traditions have been followed, the good luck measures taken and the corks popped as revelers around the globe welcomed 2025 in their own styles Wednesday morning. Subscribe to read this story ...