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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 26 MIN

America at 250: swifties and soccer fans turn up

from World Business Report · host BBC World Service

Swift wedding rumours, FIFA World Cup crowds and extreme heat hit New York on America’s birthday weekend. With electricity demand soaring, we hear what is happening on the ground.We are more than halfway through the 2026 World Cup, but ticket resale platforms have been causing problems for some fans, who say their tickets were cancelled at the last minute or never arrived. We hear from fans and experts.Spain is the world’s second-most popular international tourist destination, and travel company research suggests this year could be another strong one for the industry. But not everyone in Spain is happy about the country’s tourism success.Presenter: Vishala Sri-Pathma Producers: Josh Martin and Haider Saleem (Picture: A fan of singer Taylor Swift gives an interview ahead of a reported wedding. Credit: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)

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