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The 2026 FIFA World Cup squad picture is beginning to take shape as nations across every group unveil preliminary and final rosters ahead of the expanded tournament in North America. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo potentially making history to major omissions, emerging talents and final roster deadlines, national teams are entering the decisive phase of preparation before football’s biggest global spectacle officially begins.

Four international students from Michigan universities, including one from India, are suing the Department of Homeland Security. They allege their student visas were abruptly terminated without explanation, jeopardizing their studies and risking deportation. The ACLU of Michigan is representing the students, arguing the terminations were based on minor interactions with law enforcement and are deterring future international scholars.

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has tragically died by suicide at 41. Her death intensifies scrutiny surrounding the case, joining a list of individuals linked to Epstein who have died under tragic circumstances. Giuffre's testimony was crucial in Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction, and she also filed a lawsuit against Prince Andrew.

Facing a likely choice between Donald Trump or Joe Biden, many Americans are desperate for younger, less divisive options. A large and potentially consequential market for third-party candidates - one not seen since the 1990s - is a stark reminder that in Trump and Biden, the two major parties are likely to nominate unusually unpopular candidates. Their potential rematch of the 2020 election comes as the nation grapples with economic anxiety, a sharp political divide, a controversial US- backed Israeli assault on Gaza and widespread calls for a new generation of leadership.

The International Best Dressed List is finally here. And we can now all breathe a sigh of relief because we are officially authorized to call Taylor Swift the best dressed women of 2015.

Music’s biggest night is at the doorstep. 57th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 8, 2015 which will see presentation of 83 awards, one more than the previous year.