World Cup Drama: Argentina needed extra time to beat Cabo Verde 3-2 in Miami, after conceding twice; the win sets up a Round of 16 clash with Egypt, which advanced on penalties over Australia. Climate Watch: The UN weather agency says El Niño is developing and forecast to strengthen rapidly, raising odds of heatwaves, drought and heavy rain across the Americas and beyond. Venezuela Earthquake Response: Interim President Delcy Rodriguez awarded medals of heroism to international search-and-rescue teams as the quake toll climbed, while McDonald’s and other sites are being used as makeshift clinics and pet reunification hubs. Regional Governance & Health: CARICOM leaders meet in Castries to push economic development, food security, climate resilience and regional security, alongside continued health-security work. Public Safety & Migration: A US Supreme Court ruling threatens Haitians’ temporary protective status, fueling fear of deportation in communities like Worcester. Tech Policy: Argentina’s proposed “non-human corporations” for AI-run firms would still require human administrators, aiming to modernize corporate rules. Environment & Research: A Brazil cave study suggests today’s warming is far faster than natural shifts after the last ice age. Press Freedom: Reporters Without Borders condemned the murder of a Veracruz journalist and urged a transparent investigation.