What happened, and who performed at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
Musical performances, colour, and fan excitement precede the World Cup’s opening game in Mexico City.
Day: June 12, 2026
Mystery of how someone left giant ‘8647’ message on National Mall under investigation
The anti-Trump message was spotted in huge letters near the Washington Monument
Senators want a new robot warfare-focused combatant command
A 4-star general would lead the effort, should SASC’s version of the NDAA become law.
Pope condemns ‘indifference’ towards migrants on Canaries trip
The meeting took place during Pope Leo XIV’s week-long trip to Spain, where he highlighted the dangers faced by migrants crossing to the Canary Islands.
World Cup 2026: Mexico dominates opening match as South Africa falls to two red cards
Mexico made a commanding statement in the 2026 World Cup’s opening match, defeating South Africa 2-0 at its Azteca Stadium. Two red cards in the second half left the Bafana Bafana chasing ghosts.
Sources: Founders Fund’s ~3% stake in SpaceX is now worth $50B+, after investing $600M; a16z will get the biggest return in its history, with a $10B+ stake (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
Sources: Founders Fund’s ~3% stake in SpaceX is now worth $50B+, after investing $600M; a16z will get the biggest return in its history, with a $10B+ stake — A small number of firms are set to net tens of billions of doll…