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The FIFA World Cup page on a cell phone shows how users can register their interest in tickets and other offerings for next year's event in Kansas City and the rest of the country. Photo made on Sept. 9, 2025.
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Even though there are six World Cup games in Kansas City, you can't simply buy tickets. That would be too easy. And if you weren't randomly selected in FIFA's most recent lottery, you'll have to wait several more months — unless you try your luck in the resale marketplace.
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The Trump administration is demanding additional student enrollment data from federally funded universities to ensure they're no longer using affirmative action methods in their admissions processes. But a rushed deadline and lack of staffing has led to problems.
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