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World Cup 2026: Economic Impact Under Pressure

While FIFA projects record-breaking economic impact for the 2026 World Cup, sectors linked to tourism, hospitality, and logistics warn that the real scenario could be far more complex, with rising costs, operational strain, and infrastructure challenges across several host cities.

Geotab ranks FIFA 2026 host cities by transportation readiness

Geotab analyzed data to assess how prepared the host cities of the 2026 World Cup are for the surge in transportation demand that the tournament will generate this summer.

The hidden cost of potholes: accidents, repairs, and billions in damage

Potholes in the United States generate approximately $3 billion annually in vehicle repair costs and lost productivity for drivers.

World Laughter Day: Can laughter really make you healthier?

World Laughter Day is celebrated to promote joy, mental well-being, and connection among people through something as simple as laughing. Are the effects real?

U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations take to the rails

Commemorative locomotives take the rails for United States’ 250th anniversary

The Longest Straight Road in the World: A Challenge for Drivers

Highway 10 in Saudi Arabia, the longest straight road in the world, stretches over 250 km without curves across the desert

10 must-read books for life on the road

For World Book Day, here are 10 book recommendations that will undoubtedly become ideal companions on the road.

Earth Day 2026: eco-friendly roads for a sustainable future

Eco-friendly roads and corridors are infrastructures designed to have a positive environmental impact.

With 9.8 billion passengers these are the world’s busiest airports

The Airports Council International (ACI) released its ranking of the world’s busiest airports for 2025.

Gamers in Control Towers: How the Air Traffic Controller Shortage Is Impacting Logistics

The growing shortage of air traffic controllers in the United States is already affecting logistics and trucking, creating delays, disrupting supply chains, and increasing pressure on road transportation.