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TSA delivers unmatched security, efficiency for FIFA World Cup 2026™

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WASHINGTON, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The world’s largest soccer tournament kicks off on Thursday, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proud to play a central role in ensuring the safety and security of millions of travelers for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin are committed to ensuring each match is a secure experience for every fan. TSA is critical to this goal; the agency is deploying advanced technologies, expert personnel and innovative resources to welcome visitors from around the globe.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the largest and most complex sporting event in history, co-hosted for the first time by three nations – the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With 78 out of 104 matches – including the final four – taking place in 11 U.S. cities over just 39 days, the tournament’s footprint is unprecedented.

“The FIFA World Cup will be one of the biggest travel events in history,” said TSA Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill. “We’re thrilled to show the world how the Golden Age of Travel President Trump and Secretary Mullin envision is already taking shape to deliver the future of transportation security. TSA’s innovations are making travel more secure and efficient than ever. Our workforce stands ready to help keep travelers from around the world safe as they journey to the games and back home.”

TSA is working closely with other federal, state, and local agencies as well as industry partners to secure airports, surface transportation and game sites, ensuring every fan, family, and athlete enjoys safe, efficient, and seamless travel during their World Cup experience.

World Cup visitors will experience a top-notch airport experience that combines hospitality and seamlessness with the strongest security innovations available, including:

Efficient and expedient screeningTSA PreCheck® Touchless ID for hands-free identity verificationAdvanced on-person scanners to reduce false alarms and pat-downsComputed tomography systems with AI-driven image analysisHundreds of TSA canine teams screening passengers, bags, and cargo

TSA is also mobilizing its expert workforce to support the tournament, including National Deployment Officers at high-traffic airports, support teams to assist with secure movements for VIPs in host cities, and personnel to engage with local stakeholders on emergent transportation-related threats. The Federal Air Marshal Service will deploy specialized ground-based operations teams to support security for venues and nearby transportation hubs, including Preventative Radiological/Nuclear Detection and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System technology and personnel. The agency reminds the public that drones are strictly prohibited around airports, stadiums and World Cup event sites. Flying drones in prohibited areas will result in confiscation, fines, and possible prosecution.

TSA reminds travelers of the following as they prepare for their upcoming travel including:

Have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID, such as a passport, when entering airport security checkpoints. All passengers 18 and older are required to present a TSA-accepted form of identification.Enroll in TSA PreCheck® and opt in to TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for domestic travel to enjoy expedited screening and a more seamless travel experience during the FIFA World Cup 2026.Text 275-872 (“AskTSA”) or @AskTSA 24 hours a day, seven days a week for questions about screening or security measures.Contact TSA Cares at (855) 787-2227 or TSA Cares form for support at the checkpoint for travelers with disabilities or medical conditions or contact (866) 289-9673 for questions about how to prepare for screening. Live agents are available from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET weekends and holidays. Automated information in several languages is also available anytime.

For more detailed information on traveling to the FIFA World Cup 2026, please visit the TSA World Cup Security Playbook on TSA.gov and discover how to enjoy a championship-level experience from gate to goal.

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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces four of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$2499—ESCAPE TO FIJI FOR 9 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Fiji’s pristine western coast beckons. We save 30% on select November to March departures, with flights, hotel and transfers included.$299—LUXURY SPA TREATMENTS AT 5-STAR TORONTO HOTEL
Enjoy a two-treatment package at the acclaimed Miraj Hammam Spa in Toronto’s Shangri-La Hotel. Club Members receive an RMT massage and Australian-inspired facial exclusive to us.$622—CRUISE EUROPE + KIDS SAIL FREE
This five-night sailing from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Genoa visits Valencia, Tarragona and Marseille. It’s part of a larger sale on European travel from MSC Cruises, with a selection of family-friendly itineraries departing through May 2028.$1299—ALL-INCLUSIVE CANCUN WITH FLIGHTS
Club Members get five nights at this 5-star resort, with premium accommodations, flights and all meals and drinks included.

Offers have limited inventory and are subject to availability.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Media Contact:

Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

 

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Everything But The House (EBTH) Announces Online Auction of Matthew Perry’s Personal Estate

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Portion of Proceeds to Benefit The Matthew Perry Foundation

CINCINNATI, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Everything But The House (EBTH) is honored to announce an upcoming online auction featuring the personal estate of the late Matthew Perry.

Running from June 12 through June 21, this highly anticipated event will feature more than 190 items from the former Friends star’s personal collection. This sale represents the premier opportunity for bidders to secure a piece of the late icon’s history while giving these extraordinary treasures a second life.

“We are profoundly honored to be entrusted with items from Matthew Perry’s personal estate and to support a cause as crucial as The Matthew Perry Foundation,” said Jacquie Denny, Co-founder of Everything But The House. “Honoring the legacy of such a notable figure and his mission of advocacy is not something we take lightly.”

A portion of the proceeds from this sale will be contributed directly to The Matthew Perry Foundation to support its ongoing fight to end the stigma of addiction through collective commitment and investment in the people, programs, and partnerships that make recovery possible. By replacing stigma and shame with care, community, and science, the Foundation continues Perry’s mission to transform the way society understands and responds to addiction. “Since our founding, EBTH has been built on the belief that every family deserves their history to be handled with care and compassion,” Denny continued. “Protecting a legacy of this scale requires a deep level of expertise and respect. We are committed to giving these cherished items a second life while honoring Matthew’s enduring impact on the world.”

Auction Details at a Glance

Platform: Everything But The House (EBTH.com)Dates: June 12 – June 21Inventory: 190+ items from Matthew Perry’s personal estateBeneficiary: Portion of proceeds contributed to The Matthew Perry Foundation

About Everything But The House (EBTH)
Founded in 2008, Everything But The House (EBTH) reimagined the traditional estate sale by bringing it online. Today, it is a premier full-service consignment marketplace connecting sellers with an engaged global audience of over 3 million registered users. Driven by a passion for the rare and remarkable, EBTH sells more than 315,000 lots and generates over $100 million in sales annually. With expert curation, valuation, and white-glove services, EBTH is redefining how the world shops—and sells—secondhand.

About The Matthew Perry Foundation
The Matthew Perry Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people struggling with substance use disorder find access to compassionate, evidence-based treatment and recovery support. Founded in honor of actor and advocate Matthew Perry, the Foundation continues his mission to transform the way society understands and responds to addiction, replacing stigma and shame with care, community, and science. For more information, visit MatthewPerryFoundation.org and follow @MatthewPerryFoundation on social media.

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Four Florida students advance to national finals of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge in Flint, Michigan

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Bold ideas from four local students are among just 60 semifinalist submissions selected from over 3,700 nationwide to pitch at the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, June 15-16 in downtown Flint.

FLINT, Mich., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Four students from Florida have been selected as semifinalists in the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition for K-12 students.

More than 5,300 young people from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. submitted over 3,700 business ideas and social solutions to the Challenge. From those entries, 1,500 submissions were selected in the first round. Now, the creators behind the top 60 ideas are advancing to compete at a live national event in Flint, Michigan next week.

The Florida semifinalists and their ideas are:

SlotSnap — Zakaria Messelman (11th Grade, Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School, business pitch): A booking app that alerts users when appointment cancellations become available and allows them to instantly claim open time slots with one-tap scheduling.

ProdigyPro — Aiden Azoy and Anthony Tan (11th Grade, Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, social pitch): An AI-powered entrepreneurship platform that helps students develop business ideas, receive feedback, and access opportunities regardless of their location, school, or professional network.

Stoset: A Common Thread Marketplace — Claire Chaumont (12th Grade, Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School, social pitch): A sustainable clothing-swapping marketplace that rewards users for trading used apparel, making fashion more affordable, accessible and environmentally friendly.

As semifinalists, each project will be awarded $5,000. The students will pitch live in front of judges during the final competition June 15-16 in Flint.

Funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation as part of its centennial celebration, the Mott Million Dollar Challenge is administered by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) in collaboration with VentureLab, Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI), the Afterschool Alliance, Collaborative Communications and the 50 State Afterschool Network. The Challenge is designed to shine a light on entrepreneurship education as a meaningful way to help students build skills they need to navigate and shape the future.

Learn more about the Mott Million Dollar Challenge and explore semifinalist ideas at https://mottmillion.org/60-semifinalist-pitches/.

Contact:
Jen Peters
peters@collaborativecommunications.com

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