Science Mar 25 World Cup fans didn’t trigger Zika outbreak in Brazil, study says By Dina Fine Maron, Scientific American
World Jul 14 Watch World Cup is an accomplishment for Brazil, despite losses and costs While Germany celebrated it 1-0 win over Argentina in the final game of the 2014 World Cup, Brazil faced its loss and the high cost of hosting. Judy Woodruff talks to Tommy Smyth of ESPN and Matthew Futterman of The… By PBS News Hour
World Jul 14 Astronaut celebrates Germany’s World Cup victory in space European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst tweeted a victory picture Sunday from the International Space Station after Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2014 World Cup. By Justin Scuiletti
World Jul 11 Brazilians likely to give government a ‘pass’ over World Cup The FIFA World Cup, which ends Sunday, has been a rollercoaster ride for Brazilians and no less so for the government. By Larisa Epatko
World Jul 10 Watch Graffiti artists take to the streets of Brazil to combat violence against women Brazilian street artists used the spotlight of the World Cup to highlight a problem close to home. Special correspondent Sophia Kruz of Detroit Public Television reports on a movement in Brazil to spread awareness of domestic violence through the art… By PBS News Hour
Jul 09 Germany’s blowout of Brazil at World Cup breaks Twitter records By Joshua Barajas Soccer fans and gawkers alike (including deities) collectively flocked to Twitter on Tuesday to respond to Germany’s 7-1 dismantling of Brazil in the semifinal match of the 2014 World Cup. And according to FIFA, the flurry of emotions that people… Continue reading
Jul 08 The top tweets from Brazil vs. Germany World Cup match By Larisa Epatko It only took six minutes for Germany to get four more goals to speed past Brazil 5-0 by half time. Continue reading
Jul 04 After the World Cup, what shapes well-being for your country? By Simone Pathe On this Fourth of July, when America has already been knocked out of the World Cup, what factors are most important to your well-being? The OECD is asking citizens to consider what it is they really care about after the… Continue reading
Jul 02 Goalie Briana Scurry is on a mission to educate youth soccer players on concussions By Murrey Jacobson There’s been so much excitement surrounding the World Cup — and it has been an amazing tournament so far — that one almost feels like “Debbie Downer” to talk about some of the problems facing the sport of soccer. But… Continue reading
Jul 01 It’s do-or-die time for U.S. in World Cup By Larisa Epatko In one of the most exciting FIFA World Cups, fans of the U.S. soccer team got to see them emerge from a highly competitive initial round to make it to the “round of 16.” The U.S. next plays Belgium on… Continue reading