US to Host 2024 Copa America International Soccer Tournament
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US to Host 2024 Copa America International Soccer Tournament
US to Host , 2024 Copa America , International Soccer Tournament.
Yahoo Sports reports that the 2024 Copa America
will be played in the United States, and
the U.S. men's national team will likely compete.
The Copa America is one of the most
competitive international soccer
tournaments outside of the World Cup.
On January 27, the plan was announced by
CONMEBOL and CONCACAF, soccer governing
bodies for South, North and Central America.
According to the organizations, the move is part of a new , "strategic collaboration agreement.".
The men's Copa America is typically
a showdown that includes South America's
ten national teams and two guests.
The 2024 Copa America will expand
to include 16 teams and welcome
six participating teams from CONCACAF.
The tournament will
be run by CONMEBOL
and hosted by CONCACAF.
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Qualifying teams will be determined
in the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League.
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Yahoo Sports reports that the U.S.,
Mexico and Canada are all favored
to earn spots in the tournament.
Yahoo Sports reports that the U.S.,
Mexico and Canada are all favored
to earn spots in the tournament.
In 2016, the United States also hosted a one-off tournament
called the Copa America Centenario, which brought in
$80 million in profit for the U.S. Soccer Federation
UN Report Warns , Growing Number of People , Face Water Scarcity.
On March 21, the United Nations released a report warning
that 26% of the world's population, approximately
2 billion people, lack access to safe drinking water. .
According to NPR, the report comes
on the eve of the U.N.'s first conference on
the topic of water in over 45 years. .
The U.N.'s World Water Development Report 2023 revealed that 46% of people lack access to basic
sanitation globally, equal to about 3.6 billion people. .
NPR reports that the U.N. has laid out
a goal to ensure that all people in the world
have access to clean water by 2030.
According to Richard Connor, editor-in-chief of the
report, meeting the goal will require somewhere
between $600 billion and $1 trillion per year. .
Connor said that with 70% of the world's
water use going to agriculture, it becomes
critical for irrigation to be more efficient. .
According to the U.N.'s Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) report, as climate change
continues, water scarcity is expected to increase. .
Seasonal water scarcity will increase in
regions where it is currently abundant —
such as Central Africa, East Asia and parts
of South America — and worsen in regions
where water is already in short supply, such
as the Middle East and the Sahara in Africa, World Water Development Report 2023, via NPR.
An increase in intensity or frequency of droughts
and 'heat extremes' can be expected in most
regions as a direct result of climate change.
The UNESCO report states that an average
of 10% of the world's population already lives
in an area with high or critical water stress.
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Scientists Release Natural Predator, of Invasive Weed in 'World First'.
'Newsweek' reports that scientists in Australia are
looking to combat invasive water weeds by
releasing an army of the plant's nemesis: weevils.
The release is part of a cooperation between researchers at Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Seqwater.
Seqwater, one of Australia's largest water companies, agreed to the release of weevils to prevent the spread of the invasive cabomba plant.
Seqwater, one of Australia's largest water companies, agreed to the release of weevils to prevent the spread of the invasive cabomba plant.
It is a world first. There is no biocontrol
program [for cabomba] happening
in any other parts of the world, Kumaran Nagalingam, senior research
scientist at CSIRO, via 'Newsweek'.
Cabomba caroliniana, a fast-spreading weed introduced to Australia from South America in the 60s, can wreak havoc on native plants and animals. .
It outcompetes all of our native plants
that used to live in the lakes and it can
affect animals as well because they don't
like to live in such a dense plant material, David Roberts, Senior scientist
with Seqwater, via 'Newsweek'.
Cabomba grows up to 5cm [nearly 2 inches]
a day, strangling native ecosystems,
choking waterways and impacting native
aquatic animal and plant populations, David Roberts, Senior scientist
with Seqwater, via 'Newsweek'.
According to 'Newsweek,' cabomba can also block
inlets and piping, posing a threat to both boaters
and swimmers who could get caught in its tendrils.
Cabomba has quite a few natural enemies
associated with it, but one thing that we
have to make sure is that they are specific
only to cabomba—it doesn't eat or
double up on other native plants, Kumaran Nagalingam, senior research
scientist at CSIRO, via 'Newsweek'.
Cabomba has quite a few natural enemies
associated with it, but one thing that we
have to make sure is that they are specific
only to cabomba—it doesn't eat or
double up on other native plants, Kumaran Nagalingam, senior research
scientist at CSIRO, via 'Newsweek'.
The weevils will first be released in Lake Kurwongbah,
outside of Brisbane, Queensland, before being
released into other lakes around Australia
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NATO Chief Calls , China's Spy Program , a 'Global Security' Threat.
On February 8, NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg
warned that China's surveillance flight program
represents a threat to global security. .
Fox News reports that the warning was issued after United States intelligence found that China's spy balloons had traveled over five continents.
Stoltenberg made the statement while responding
to questions during a press conference
with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. .
Earlier on February 8, the Pentagon stated that the U.S.
had confirmed Chinese surveillance craft over
Europe, North America, South America and across Asia. .
According to Stoltenberg, China's surveillance
program highlights the need for
international security organizations like NATO. .
According to Stoltenberg, China's surveillance
program highlights the need for
international security organizations like NATO. .
Stoltenberg added that China
represents a threat to not only
national security, but "global security.".
The Chinese balloon over the United States
confirms a pattern of Chinese behavior,
where we see China over the last years
has invested heavily in new military
capabilities, including different types
of surveillance and intelligence platforms, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO General Secretary, via Fox News.
The Chinese balloon over the United States
confirms a pattern of Chinese behavior,
where we see China over the last years
has invested heavily in new military
capabilities, including different types
of surveillance and intelligence platforms, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO General Secretary, via Fox News.
And we’ve also seen increased Chinese
intelligence activities in Europe — again,
different platforms. They use satellites,
they use cyber, and, as we’ve seen
over the United States, also balloons, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO General Secretary, via Fox News.
Since shooting down a surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina, U.S.-China relations have soured, with Beijing rejecting a request to speak with Washington.
Again, it demonstrates why
for the Department of Defense
that China remains the pacing
challenge and something that will
continue to stay focused on, Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder,
Pentagon press secretary, via Fox News
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Brazil's President Lula begins his international tour in Argentina before he departs for more visits with his other South American neighbours and later, Washington in February.
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El Salvador the Central American nation infamous for brutal gang wars has transferred 2,000 people accused of gang membership to a recently opened “mega-prison”. This move is a part of the government crackdown on the rampant gang violence and the turf battle that has plagued El Salvador for far too long. In a video tweeted by the president of the country Nayib Bukele prisoners were seen wearing white shorts and with their heads shaved, running into cells. Many had tattoos of their respective gangs that is the most important marker of their gang affiliation. Today in this video, we take a look at this new Mega Prison and explain to you the history of the never-ending gang violence that has become ubiquitous in this country. But before that, don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to Oneindia.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a drill simulating an attack on South, a day after Seoul detected the North firing at least one short-range ballistic missile toward the sea.
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Punxsutawney Phil Predicts , 6 More Weeks of Winter.
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts , 6 More Weeks of Winter.
CBS News reports that thousands of people attended the annual event on Feb. 2.
The occasion marked the 137th Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, PA.
According to folklore, if Phil sees his shadow on
this day, we'll have six more weeks of winter.
If he doesn't, spring will come early.
CBS News reports that the famous
groundhog saw his shadow on Feb. 2, predicting six more weeks of winter.
CBS News reports that the famous
groundhog saw his shadow on Feb. 2, predicting six more weeks of winter.
Punxsutawney Phil's prediction comes as
winter storms have wreaked havoc on the South.
Punxsutawney Phil's prediction comes as
winter storms have wreaked havoc on the South.
CBS News reports that over 3,300 flights have been grounded in southern states, and thousands have been left without power.
CBS News reports that over 3,300 flights have been grounded in southern states, and thousands have been left without power.
Texas has confirmed
eight weather-related deaths so far.
The Northeast is also
preparing for an Arctic blast.
CBS News reports that another famous groundhog, Staten Island Chuck,
contradicted Phil's prediction on Feb. 2.
He did not see his shadow,
signaling an early spring
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