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The Conversation

The Conversation: World Cup weather prep; Heart health test

By Catherine Cruz,
Maddie Bender
Published June 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM HST
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Workers cover a Kansas City Chiefs sign to FIFA World Cup 2026 as work continues to transform Arrowhead Stadium to Kansas City Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament Monday, June 8, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Workers cover a Kansas City Chiefs sign to FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 8, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
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