World Cup Kickoff (NJ/NY): The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts June 11 across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches, with the final set for July 19 in New Jersey. Fan Access (NJ Transit): NJ Transit is ramping up for MetLife Stadium crowds, adding staffing and backup buses for the June 13 Brazil-Morocco match, with thousands of reserved rail seats already sold. World Cup Culture (Mexico Return): South Africa coach Hugo Broos returns emotionally to Mexico’s Estadio Azteca for the opener, dreaming of a first-ever knockout run. Immigration & Security (Somali Referee): A Somali World Cup referee, Omar Artan, was denied U.S. entry after CBP flagged alleged links to suspected terror organizations. Local Crime (Trenton Shooting): Trenton police report a mass shooting that left seven people injured, including two in critical condition. Labor Politics (NJ-linked bill): The House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act, backed by NJ Democrat Donald Norcross, aiming to speed first union contract talks. Tech Anxiety (AI Jobs): A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds half of Americans fear AI could cost jobs in their household.