AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup Spotlight: FIFA has confirmed the first-ever World Cup final halftime show will be headlined by BTS, Madonna and Shakira at MetLife Stadium on July 19, with Coldplay’s Chris Martin curating the spectacle and proceeds going to FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund. Visa Friction: The U.S. is rolling out World Cup fan visa guidance, but Nigerians are raising fresh alarms after U.S. entry limits tied to Presidential Proclamation 10998 remain in place. Canada Watch: In Alberta, a judge has halted a separatist referendum petition, saying the province failed to consult First Nations whose treaty rights would be affected. Local Politics: Canada and Alberta also announced $323 million for affordable housing, aiming to speed up construction as growth strains services. Science & Culture: UBC forest ecologist Suzanne Simard is back in the spotlight on the “wood wide web” idea—this time with a new book.
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