Houston, Texas is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup from June 11th, 2026 (FIFA). The World Cup venue — NRG Stadium: * NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans, will serve as the World Cup venue in 2026; it has a retractable roof and seats 72,220, opening in 2002. (The

🍔 Burger King Korea Brings El Paso to the Menu * Burger King Korea launched the El Paso Chipotle burger on May 21 as the latest addition to its Originals lineup, available through November 25 at all locations nationwide and via app and delivery channels. (Stars and Stripes; The JoongAng) * The burger

Background and Key Developments: * Bloomberg reported that Apple has entered preliminary discussions with Intel and Samsung Electronics regarding U.S.-based production of key system-on-chip (SoC) processors used in iPhones and iPads. * Apple executives have reportedly toured Samsung Electronics’ advanced semiconductor facility under construction in Taylor, Texas, while

* At approximately 10 a.m. on May 5, a shooting took place near Gwangjang Market inside K Town Plaza, a major hub of the Korean business district in Carrollton, Texas. * Two people were killed at the scene, and three others were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The injuries

The announcement: * Nvidia and Corning have revealed plans to construct three new facilities dedicated to light and glass technologies for AI manufacturing, split between Texas and North Carolina * The partnership is expected to generate more than 3,000 jobs across the new sites, though neither company has disclosed specific locations

* As Texas faces a long-term water shortage crisis, state government analysis projects that approximately $174 billion in investment will be needed over the next 50 years to prevent severe disruptions. The figure is more than double the $80 billion estimate outlined in the state’s water plan just four