The Guardian
England's World Cup victory causes 332,000 pupils to skip school, proving that 'it's coming home' is a more compelling lesson plan than algebra.
BBC Business
England's 1am World Cup match has employers scrambling to decide whether productivity or sleep-deprived morale wins.
The Guardian Europe
Scientists use phone data to confirm that during heatwaves, people go to malls, stay home, or unfortunately die at higher rates if they work outside.
A journalist dives into Mexico's secret underwater cenotes, discovers filming them requires precision, patience, and perfect midday lighting.
BBC World
Two US women move to Mexico after their husbands are deported or threatened with deportation, discovering that love is stronger than borders - but not necessarily stronger than bureaucracy, language barriers, or finding a job.
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