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Toronto adding more priority bus lanes on street notorious for traffic
Toronto is moving ahead with new priority bus lanes along one of the city's most congestion-plagued streets, aiming to improve transit reliability for the tens of thousands of daily riders, plus countless fans and tourists ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.As part of its RapidTO: Dufferin Street program, the City will be installing priority bus...
https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/04/toronto-priority-bus-lanes-street-traffic/

The Japan Times Apr 4

Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) President ⁠Gabriele Gravina resigned on Thursday in the wake of the national team's failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/03/soccer/italian-soccer-chief-resigns/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #italy #2026fifaworldcup #gabrielegravina #gianluigibuffon

Italy's soccer federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure

Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso's position is also under question

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 2

Italy's Sports Minister Andrea Abodi said on Wednesday the head of the country's soccer federation should step down after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/02/soccer/italy-world-cup-fallout/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #italy #andreaabodi #gabrielegravina #2026fifaworldcup

Italy's sports minister asks soccer chief to step down after World Cup disaster

The head of Italy's soccer federation, Gabriele Gravina, said he would not resign.

The Japan Times

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Apr 2

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How secure are the Commission’s group chats?

Bulgaria is heading towards another tight parliamentary election this month — and it wants the EU to help counter malign foreign interference. Haunted by memories of coordinated…

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Apr 1

Pedro Sánchez, Lamine Yamal slam anti-Muslim chanting at Spain football game against Egypt https://www.politico.eu/article/pedro-sanchez-condemns-anti-muslim-chants-spain-egypt-football/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #2026FIFAWorldCup #Politics

Pedro Sánchez, Lamine Yamal slam anti-Muslim chanting at Spain football game against Egypt

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rebuked an “uncivil minority” for targeting visiting fans and players.

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Wiki of the Day Apr 1

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Apr 1

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Preparing for a Covid-style crisis

An energy shock that once felt distant is starting to look very real as the war in Iran spirals … and the EU is considering a Covid-style crisis response. From emergency meetings to talk…

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CBC Toronto Mar 26

Toronto plans to increase transit, close roads to keep people moving around city during FIFA World Cup
Officials in Toronto say the city has put together a comprehensive plan to manage the transportation of hundreds of thousands of visitors who are expected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/soc-wcup-toronto-transit-9.7143530?cmp=rss