EIU grades 167 countries out of ten according to the state of their democracy, and sorts them into four camps: full and flawed democracies, and hybrid and authoritarian regimes. By that measure, ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Bethany Heitman Contributing Editor The 2026 FIFA World ...

Editor's note:Follow along live for 2026 World Cup opening match and thestar-studded opening ceremony! The moment USA soccer fans have long awaited is finally here. The USMNT is getting ready to play ...

Soccer can be pretty simple once the ball is rolling — score more goals than the other team and you win. The clock, though? That can confuse casual fans, especially during the World Cup when games ...

Index providers are bending their rules. Do they have a choice? Nasdaq tweaked its rules to allow Elon Musk’s newly public SpaceX SPCX into its flagship Nasdaq-100 Index after 15 days of trading. FTSE ...

Serena Williams scored a decisive doubles win in her return to pro tennis on June 9, ending a four-year layoff for the 23-time Grand Slam singles winner. This time Williams, 44, paired with Canada's ...

From packed stands and practice-court speculation to clutch serves and a quarterfinal berth, Serena Williams' first match back felt like an event from start to finish. LONDON -- It's impossible to ...