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Union Station will host a World Cup marketplace for Kansas City's small businesses
Businesses and brand sponsors can apply now to take part in the activation, a short walk from where the FIFA Fan Festival is planned. “The marketplace will transform Union Station into a high-energy retail and cultural destination," organizers said.
🎥 Ben White's nightmare continues with shocking FA Cup mistake
It's not easy being Ben White at the moment.The Arsenal defender found himself booed by England supporters on his long-awaited international return, and things have not gotten much better at club leve...
Chelsea 7-0 Port Vale: What Rosenior and Tosin said
Chelsea are the first team to score seven or more goals in an FA Cup quarter-final game since Liverpool beat Birmingham City 7-0 in 2005-06. Chelsea have reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the 28th time, with only Man Utd (32) and Arsenal (30 before their game against Southampton this evening) reaching the final four of the competition on more occasions. Aged 18y 345d, Chelsea's Estevao is the youngest player to both score and assist in an FA Cup game for a Premier League side since Bukayo Saka for Arsenal against Bournemouth in January 2020 (18y 144d).
68 days to the World Cup: The youngest players to find the back of the net
How Abdukodir Khusanov Became Man City's New Fan Favorite
Hours after Manchester City's Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal, fans began to praise "absolute beast" Abdukodir Khusanov as a new fan favorite.
A brief history of international sports’ biggest underperformers
In the wake of Italy's failure to make a third soccer World Cup, our writers detail the biggest international underperformers in sports
Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Masters and County Championship
Have you been following the big stories in football, cricket, rugby league, boxing, golf, F1, athletics, rowing and chess?
World Cup 2026 stadium guides: Welcome to Miami Stadium, the greatest multi-sport venue in the United States… if not the world
It opened in 1987, making it one of the older stadiums to feature at the 2026 World Cup
Trapanovski question mark as injury ends 'difficult campaign'
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has lamented the loss of "one of the best wingers in the league" for the rest of the season, leaving a question mark over the North Macedonia international's future at Tannadice. Goodwin confirmed Kristijan Trapanovski "underwent some surgery" on Wednesday on a knee injury the 26-year-old sustained in last month's Scottish Cup defeat away to Falkirk. Trapanovski, who has two caps for his country, is out of contract this summer having signed a two-year deal when arriving from Shkupi in his homeland in 2024.
'Saints will give Arsenal a right go in FA Cup'
Southampton fan writer Glen de la Cour gives his thoughts on the Arsenal game on Saturday when Saints host the Gunners in the FA Cup.
Sporting KC to play Colorado Springs Switchbacks in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32
Sporting Kansas City will begin the club’s participation in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 32 on the road at USL Championship opponents Colorado Springs Switchbacks on Tuesday, April 14. U.S. Soccer conducted the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 and Round of 16 draw
Italian football chief resigns after World Cup debacle provoked political outcry
Members of Giorgia Meloni’s coalition urged Gabriele Gravina to step down after Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier this week.
College basketball All-Americans unveiled; Bill Self returning to Kansas; World Cup schedule, predictions
Plus significant movement in this week's NHL Power Rankings
Scaloni laments Italy’s 2026 World Cup miss: “It hurts Argentina—our brother nation won’t be there”
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has said the absence of Italy from the 2026 World Cup makes him sad.Italy missed out on qualification to this summer's tournament after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovin...
Tampa Bay Sports Commission pitches bid to FIFA to use city as home base for World Cup team
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission is aiming to bring a team to Tampa to use the Rowdies' facility as their home base.
Around the MHS
The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of March 30-April 3, 2026, includes a new system offering service members access to their environmental and occupational exposure data, artificial intelligence curriculum for radiology residents, and a health care partnership that’s improving access to care for service members and veterans.
2026 World Cup Group Stage Odds: Spain, Argentina Heavily Favored
The 2026 World Cup groups are set. See the odds for which countries are favored to win their respective groups.
Vermont Green FC vs Westchester SC US Open Cup live updates
Follow along for updates from Vermont Green FC's U.S. Open Cup second-round game vs Westchester SC at Virtue Field on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
From The Sports Desk: World Cup qualifying drama
Turkey, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of Congo are in. Italy is out for the third consecutive tournament.
Once World Cup outsiders, soccer-scarce nations are crashing the party
A 52-year World Cup drought is over for the Democratic Republic of Congo, which joined Iraq, Turkey and Czechia as unlikely qualifiers.
Italy to miss third straight World Cup after defeat to Bosnia
‘The World Cup curse’: Outcry as Italy miss out for third time in a row
Italy's sport minister says football federation boss should step down after national team loses playoff to Bosnia.
The secret to a great cup of coffee? Scientists think they’ve cracked it
Preparation rather than origin may dictate the taste of the drink, a study suggests, after X-ray scans reveal grind size is key for the perfect espresso
Italian soccer is in a nightmare that it can’t wake up from after 3rd consecutive World Cup failure
After letting the final Bosnian penalty slip under his reach on Tuesday, Italy’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma remained on his knees, lifting his hands to his head in utter disbelief.
How to avoid getting faked out by counterfeitcar parts
Any part of a vehicle can be counterfeited, possibly proving dangerous to drivers and occupants.
Paul McCartney Blazes Through Career-Spanning Set at Apple Park for 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Paul McCartney performed a concert for Apple employees at Apple Park in Cupertino last night, capping the company's 50th anniversary celebrations with a career-spanning set that included songs from The Beatles, Wings, and his solo career.
The Most Baffling Streak in Sports Continues: Italy Will Miss the World Cup Again
The Azzurri, who lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a do-or-die playoff on Tuesday, last qualified in 2014. But the wait will go on for at least four more years.
Italy’s World Cup fiasco sparks political fury
Fallout from Bosnia defeat was the first thing on the parliamentary agenda Wednesday morning.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump's politics put off German fans
Many German fans are torn on whether to travel to the US for this summer's major football tournament.
LIV's McDowell considering DP World Tour return
Graeme McDowell says he is considering rejoining the DP World Tour to play the Irish Open, a move he hopes could help him reconnect with the European Ryder Cup team.
World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot
Iraq edged Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff at Monterrey in northern Mexico on Tuesday to secure the 48th spot.
📸 Italy, historic humiliation! 📰 Front pages 🫣 Abroad: Disaster
Italy lose on penalties in Bosnia and fail to book their place at the World Cup in the United States. What had seemed impossible has become reality.Watch the entire Serie BKT live on OneFootball for j...
Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
Bosnia eliminates Italy, Iraq claims final World Cup spot in dramatic playoff finish
World Cup qualifying: Italy disaster, Turkiye get USMNT, Jamaica out, Iraq back for first time in 40 years
Here are the 48 teams that will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Field is Set! Complete List of All 48 World Cup Teams
Get to know all the teams that have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup Playoffs Scores, Live Updates: Congo DR Qualifies; Bolivia-Iraq Up Next
Following along for the top moments and highlights of the World Cup intercontinental playoffs.
Italy stunned out of World Cup as Türkiye joins USMNT group; Sweden, Czechia, DR Congo qualify
USMNT vs. Portugal live updates: Score, highlights and key moments from World Cup tune-up
Italy misses third straight World Cup as Türkiye joins USMNT group; DR Congo vs. Jamaica live updates
A Brief History of Italy's Ongoing World Cup Curse
Italy has failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive time.
World Cup qualifying: Italy fail to qualify for third straight time; Turkiye to face USMNT
The four remaining spots for Europe have been sealed, and as a result, the USMNT will face Turkiye in the World Cup this summer
Tom Brady, famed health nut, explains his junk food endorsements in retirement: 'Moderation in all things'
Tom Brady has struck a new partnership with chocolate maker Ferrero pegged to the 2026 World Cup.
UEFA World Cup Playoffs Scores, Live Updates: Italy, Türkiye, Sweden Eye Spots
Following along for the top moments and highlights of the UEFA World Cup playoffs.
Amazon robotaxi product lead quits to become the new business operations president for the Florida Panthers
Michael White said the idea to work alongside Bill Zito, the architect of the team that won Stanley Cup titles in 2024 and 2025, was a major factor.
Kosovo vs. Turkey World Cup playoff prediction, start time, how to watch today
Kosovo and Turkey meet Tuesday in the UEFA World Cup playoff final at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, with a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at stake.
🕵️ Another World Cup debacle looms: Italian spy in Bosnia?
Today is possibly the most important match of the year for the Italian national team. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it will be decided whether the team led by Gennaro Gattuso will qualify for the 2026 W...
Kansas might serve alcohol 23/7 to boost business from World Cup partiers
A bill approved by lawmakers and headed to the governor would allow 23-hour alcohol sales for a limited time during the World Cup this summer.
Chris Buescher leaves Martinsville with healthy gap over Chase bubble
Chris Buescher leaves Martinsville Speedway with a healthy gap over the Chase bubble during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Chris Buescher leaves Martinsville with healthy gap over Chase bubble
Chris Buescher leaves Martinsville Speedway with a healthy gap over the Chase bubble during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
How to Watch Messi and Argentina vs Zambia Live on beIN SPORTS
The Argentina National Team heads into its second match of this FIFA international window with a clear objective: fine-tune details and continue building its foundation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. After facing Mauritania, the team led by Lionel Scaloni now takes on Zambia in what serves as a final test before key decisions are made.
Mexico 2026: A World Cup as an Exercise in Sports Diplomacy
By hosting its third FIFA World Cup in 2026, Mexico is leveraging its industrial capacity and trilateral cooperation to transform the world’s largest sporting event into a landmark exercise in sports diplomacy.
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Is Samsung falling behind? [Video]
Just how does the iPhone 17 Pro Max stack up against the Galaxy S26 Ultra? Is there something Samsung can learn from Cupertino?
NHL, ESPN, TNT Sports and Sportsnet debut joint marketing creative ahead of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The NHL and its broadcast partners are bringing fans closer to the intensity of playoff hockey with a new marketing campaign.
Weekly Cupcakes: Logan O’Connor returns to Avalanche lineup
Colorado Avalanche News News Around the League
How big a miss could Araujo be for Celtic?
With reports suggesting Julian Araujo has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a thigh injury, Celtic fans are fearing their season could unravel. Martin O'Neill's side currently sit third in the Scottish Premiership after a defeat at Dundee United, with Rangers two points ahead and leaders Hearts five points clear. News of the severity of the injury to Araujo, who has not played since the recent Scottish Cup win at Ibrox, has served as another blow during the international break.
Italy used to rule the World Cup. Now it could miss a third straight.
The country has four World Cup trophies and made every tournament between 1958 to 2014. If it fails to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday, however, it could miss the event for the third straight time.
Power Players: FIFA World Cup 2026 — Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment
Power Players: FIFA World Cup 2026 — Dietmar Exler, Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment
What to know about the 2026 World Cup playoffs
The final six World Cup places will be decided this week with the conclusion of two playoff tournaments that will complete the 48-team lineup. Eight teams from Europe will compete for four spots, while the new intercontinental tournament that is being staged in Mexico will determine the other two places. The biggest ever World Cup — up from 32 teams in Qatar in 2022 — is being co-hosted by three nations for the first time: The United States, Canada and Mexico.
'Foden needed a big performance... it did not happen'
Phil Foden's World Cup audition ended painfully with the consoling arm of England head coach Thomas Tuchel around his shoulder. The 25-year-old's face was a picture of hurt, primarily from a dreadful challenge by Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo that left him clutching his ankle, but also after a display that left his chances of making the cut for this summer's showpiece in the balance. The Manchester City forward was given the opportunity to strike first in the fight for a fiercely competitive number 10 position as he started ahead of Chelsea's Cole Palmer.
Lisa Forrest’s Cup final double earns her family bragging rights
Glasgow City secured a memorable victory in the Sky Sports Cup Final yesterday afternoon, with James Forrest’s sister Lisa Forrest delivering a stunning performance against the Rangers Women…Playe...
Who could get Northern Ireland chance in Wales?
After their World Cup dreams came to an end in Italy, who could get a chance for Northern Ireland in Wales on Tuesday?
NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup at Martinsville in March 2026
Check out the NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday afternoon in March 2026.
2026 Cook Out 400 predictions, odds, start time: NASCAR at Martinsville picks, best bets by proven model
Best bets for NASCAR at Martinsville as the 2026 Cook Out 400 unfolds on Sunday with Tyler Reddick atop the Cup Series standings
Downtown North Augusta clinic expands holistic health services with acupuncture
Licensed acupuncturist Hartford B. Campbell has joined Aiken-Augusta Holistic Health, located in downtown North Augusta and serving the CSRA with integrated medicine for nearly 20 years.
A historic Bound Brook plaza just reached full occupancy
A long‑standing Bound Brook shopping plaza is now fully leased, with new food science and fitness businesses moving in.
France XI vs Colombia – Predicted lineup and team news
France and Colombia face off in a friendly at Northwest Stadium on Sunday, with both sides treating the match as valuable preparation for the upcoming World Cup.France come into this game after a 2-1 ...
New World Cup kits cause chaos as USMNT, Belgium feature confusingly similar look in friendly
Both teams debuted new jerseys for Saturday's friendly, and they were just a little too similar
Belgium dismantles USMNT 5-2 in nightmare friendly, raising World Cup alarms for Mauricio Pochettino
For the first time in the U.S. national team’s evolution under Mauricio Pochettino, this summer’s World Cup felt real and urgent Saturday.
USMNT vs. Belgium score: Live updates as Christian Pulisic, Kevin de Bruyne face off in pre-World Cup match
Saturday's friendly against Belgium is the second-to-last match before USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino names his World Cup roster
Maxence Lacroix ‘dreams’ about playing at the 2026 World Cup
His first selection for the French national team has barely sunk in, yet Maxence Lacroix (25) is already looking ahead to his future with Les Bleus. With, of course, the World Cup firmly in his sights...
Spalletti wants 6️⃣ signings, Fullkrug, Lang and Koné latest 🔥
Italy is preparing to face Bosnia to book — after 12 years — a place at the USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup.Watch every Serie BKT match live on OneFootball for just €9.99 a month. Click here to buy ...
Kirsty Muir: British freestyle skier wins historic World Cup titles
Kirsty Muir becomes the first British woman to win both the slopestyle and overall World Cup titles by finishing second in the season finale in Switzerland.
Bayern honour Asian Cup champion Tanikawa
Newly crowned Asian Cup winner Momoko Tanikawa was honoured for her achievement by FC Bayern Women director Bianca Rech ahead of the team’s Bundesliga game at home to Nürnberg on Saturday. The Baye...
Glasgow's Smith relishing business end of season at Scotstoun
Glasgow Warriors' bonus-point win over Benetton could prove "massive" in their pursuit of a top-two finish, according to Ollie Smith. Warriors trailed 10-7 at the break after a scrappy first half at Scotstoun, but they delivered a strong response to run out 31-10 winners and strengthen their place at the top of the URC table. "We've set ourselves up in a good position all season, top of the log in the URC and up there in the Champions Cup as well," full-back Smith told BBC Scotland.
LIVE: Spain vs Serbia – World Cup 2026 friendly
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
Argentina vs. Mauritania: Time, date, TV channel and how to watch today
Argentina prepares to defend its World Cup title with a hastily-scheduled friendly against Mauritania on Friday.
Cole Palmer receives firm warning over his World Cup chances
Cole Palmer, Thomas Tuchel and England: Fight for World Cup Place IntensifiesPressure builds on Palmer in England setupThe conversation around Cole Palmer, Thomas Tuchel and England national team spea...
'Growth' for Republic of Ireland despite Prague pain
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic following his side's World Cup play-off shootout defeat by the Czech Republic.
2026 World Cup playoffs: Jamaica, Suriname advance; Italy, Sweden also a win away from qualifying
Genius Sports opens up real-time live sports targeting to brands
The live sports data firm is working with Publicis and a list of SSPs ahead of major sports tentpoles like the NBA Finals and World Cup
Penguins win shootout, back in second place
With just 11 games to go, every win or loss could make the difference between a Stanley Cup Playoffs berth or bitterly watching them from home.
2026 World Cup playoffs live updates, scores: New Caledonia faces Jamaica as DR Congo awaits winner
2026 World Cup playoffs live updates, scores: Italy, Kosovo, Denmark among teams advancing as final 6 spots up for grabs
2026 World Cup playoffs live updates, scores: Italy, Denmark, Sweden among those advancing as final 6 spots up for grabs
Michigan in familiar environs, wants different result vs. Alabama
CHICAGO -- Top-seeded Michigan occupies the same United Center locker room for the NCAA Tournament as it did during the Big Ten tournament two weeks ago.
Winning teams bring business boost to Seattle’s Pioneer Square
Seattle business owners near the city’s sports stadiums are expecting a significant economic boost as the Mariners season begins and the region prepares for the upcoming World Cup.
Winning teams bring business boost to Seattle’s Pioneer Square
Seattle business owners near the city’s sports stadiums are expecting a significant economic boost as the Mariners season begins and the region prepares for the upcoming World Cup.
Broadcasters navigate scale, complexity of 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to be the most expansive and logistically complex broadcast operation the sport has ever seen, as media companies prepare to cover a record number of matches across three host countries while tailoring coverage for a wide range of audiences.
LIVE: Brazil vs France – FIFA World Cup 2026 warm up
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our comprehensive text commentary stream.
World Cup qualifying live scores today: Playoff brackets, schedule
The final six spots for the 2026 World Cup will be decided over the next few days, with playoff games being held in Europe and Mexico.
World Cup 2026 stadium guides: Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium, the most expensive sports venue in the world
SoFi Stadium was primarily funded and developed by LA Rams owner Stan Kroenke. It will host eight games including two USMNT fixtures
Henry’s handball, last-lap drama, Stanley Cup chaos: unjust moments in sport that could have been overturned
Following the result of the AFCON final being reversed, our writers have selected incidents where similar could have happened
Italy ‘can’t afford’ another World Cup failure, economically too
La Gazzetta dello Sport examines the figures behind Italy’s possible qualification for the World Cup, arguing that the Azzurri literally can’t afford another play-off elimination.Gennaro Gattuso��...
Orlov Offers Winning Wisdom Amidst Sharks’ Losing Streak (+)
ST. LOUIS — Dmitry Orlov has been an unappreciated leader in the San Jose Sharks’ surprising season. The veteran defenseman is also one of just four Sharks players who have won a Stanley Cup. Orlov hoisted the Cup in 2018 with the Washington Capitals. “It’s not easy. It’s a mind-set,” he said. “If you want […] The post Orlov Offers Winning Wisdom Amidst Sharks’ Losing Streak (+) appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
Coleman sets tone for resurgent Irish before Prague play-off
Before Thursday's World Cup play-off against the Czech Republic, Seamus Coleman eloquently captures the mood inside the Republic of Ireland camp.
Jaguars open 75K-square-foot business office at One Tower Court in downtown Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday opened a 75,287-square-foot business operations office at One Tower Court, downtown Jacksonville’s first multi-tenant Class A office building built since 2007. The team occupies the building’s second through fourth floors.
Glyphosate: A story of science, risk, and nuance
In the summer of 2014, a California groundskeeper named Dewayne Johnson started noticing patches of raw, weeping skin spreading across his body. He had spent years applying Roundup, Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicide, for a school district, sometimes drenched in it when equipment malfunctioned. By 2014, he had a diagnosis: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2018, a jury awarded him $289 million in damages, later reduced on appeal. Tens of thousands of lawsuits followed. The story hasn’t quieted down. It’s all over the internet, swinging between “this will kill you, buy organic” and “relax, you’re fear-mongering.” Some of that recent chatter stems from an Executive Order protecting glyphosate and its production, which set off intense infighting within the MAHA movement. Some of it reflects a deeper truth: Americans genuinely care about harmful chemicals in their environment (see poll below). And the conversation isn’t going anywhere, with a Supreme Court case involving Monsanto set for this April. Glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. But does glyphosate cause cancer? And how much exposure is actually risky? With so much mistrust in institutions and corporations (and some genuine conflicts of interest), making sense of the actual scientific evidence is genuinely hard. Here is a translation of what the scientific evidence actually says. Does glyphosate cause harm? Glyphosate is an herbicide that kills most plants it contacts rather than targeting specific species. It works by blocking an enzyme pathway (EPSPS) that plants and many microorganisms need to produce essential amino acids. Without those amino acids, the plant can’t grow and dies. Glyphosate was first developed by Monsanto in the 1970s and became ubiquitous after the company introduced “Roundup Ready” crops in the 1990s. In 2024, Bayer removed glyphosate from residential Roundup-branded products due to litigation pressure. But today it is still the most widely used herbicide in the world. Farmers also discovered they could spray it directly on crops like oats, lentils, beans, and peas just before harvest to dry them out faster and make harvesting easier. Because of its widespread use, it’s obviously really important to understand if it’s harmful to humans. The key principle: The dose makes the poison The most important concept in toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison.” Sixteenth-century physician Paracelsus articulated what remains the foundational principle of toxicology: sola dosis facit venenum. Water will kill you if you drink enough of it. Aspirin saves lives at 81 milligrams and causes internal bleeding at higher chronic doses. So, at what dose is glyphosate poisonous? The LD50 in rats (the dose that kills half the test animals) is around 5,600 mg/kg body weight. Table salt is roughly 3,000 mg/kg. By that classic measure, glyphosate is less acutely toxic than salt. But some people are exposed to a lot of glyphosate through their work. And among the general public, there are many questions about low-dose, cumulative exposure from multiple sources over long periods. Does glyphosate cause health problems? Cancer Correlation maps are striking, with one analysis finding that 60% of counties that spray the most glyphosate have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma rates above the national average. But correlation alone doesn’t establish cause, which is why animal and human studies matter. In animals: Rat studies are typically what most fear is rooted in, but most people don’t know the study details on the dosage given to rats. A pooled analysis of the 13 most rigorous rat studies found evidence that very high doses, around 55,000 times greater than typical food residue exposure, can cause certain cancers. In humans: One of the strongest studies followed 55,000 herbicide users over 20 years and found no overall increased cancer risk. There was one signal: among those with the highest use, rates of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) appeared elevated. A broader meta-analysis of 18 human studies also found no overall cancer risk, though a separate meta-analysis focused specifically on non-Hodgkin lymphoma found that people with high cumulative glyphosate exposure faced a 41% higher relative risk compared to those with low or no exposure. These human studies are observational studies (randomized controlled trials would be unethical), and meta-analyses are only as reliable as the studies they pool. But the story seems consistent: at very high exposure levels, there may be some cancer risk. But that’s about as far as the science currently takes us. Emerging research: gut and reproductive health Gut: Because glyphosate targets a pathway that exists in some gut bacteria, scientists have questioned whether it could affect the microbiome. In mice, a 2023 University of Iowa study found that glyphosate altered gut bacterial composition and raised markers of intestinal inflammation. A 2024 systematic review found similar patterns: disrupted gut bacteria and problems with the mucus layer that protects the intestinal wall in mice. Whether this translates to humans is an open question. The human gut is highly variable and resistant, and we don't yet have strong studies confirming the same effects in people. Reproductive health: Animal studies have found that glyphosate-based herbicides can interfere with reproductive hormones, including disrupting egg cell development in mice and reducing the number of eggs available in sheep’s ovaries. However, the doses used in these experiments were high, so it’s not yet clear whether the same effects would occur in humans. On the human side, a 2021 pilot study led by Mount Sinai researchers tested urine samples from pregnant women across the U.S. and found glyphosate in 95% of them. The study also found a possible connection between higher glyphosate exposure during pregnancy and a subtle physical difference measured in female newborns. That said, some connections weren’t statistically reliable and this was a small study. The researchers themselves said more and larger studies are needed before drawing firm conclusions. What do regulators say about glyphosate safety? In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2A). The classification is worth taking seriously. But, there’s an important distinction: IARC classifies hazard, meaning the potential to cause harm under some conditions. It does not assess risk, which accounts for actual exposure levels and the real-world probability of harm. The U.S. EPA, the European Food Safety Authority, Health Canada, and regulatory agencies in Australia and Japan have all concluded that glyphosate is “unlikely to be carcinogenic to humans” at realistic exposure levels. They’re asking a different question: given how much of this people actually encounter, what is the probability of harm? Your actual exposure is what determines your actual risk. What does glyphosate mean for your daily life? At the grocery store: Food residues are small. The EPA’s acceptable daily intake is 1.75 mg/kg of body weight per day. To hit that threshold from oatmeal alone, a 150-pound adult would need to eat roughly 50 pounds of oats every day. But this calculation addresses only one pathway (food), and we don’t yet have robust tools to measure people’s actual total exposure. If reducing exposure matters to you, organic certification prohibits synthetic herbicides, and organic oat products generally test at lower or undetectable levels. Either way, a diet rich in whole grains, conventional or organic, is far better for your health than one that omits them out of fear of residues. On the farm: Occupational exposure is orders of magnitude higher than consumer exposure. Farmers and farm workers who mix, load, and apply glyphosate-based herbicides, especially without protective equipment, face meaningfully different risk profiles. Proper PPE isn’t optional. Integrated weed management strategies that rotate chemical modes of action are also worth taking seriously, both for health and for long-term effectiveness. If you live near a farm: Spray drift is real. Concentrations near field edges can spike during and after application, particularly on windy days. This is an area where I think public health could really step up and empower rural communities with buffer zones, rather than placing the onus on individuals. But for now, knowing your local agricultural calendar and keeping windows closed during application are the first steps. Bottom line Dewayne Johnson was exposed to glyphosate at levels most people will never encounter, and a jury decided he deserved compensation. That outcome is not evidence that the oatmeal in your pantry is dangerous. But it is a reminder that the dose, the context, and the person doing the exposing all matter enormously. Glyphosate is a chemical tool with benefits, trade-offs, and genuine open scientific questions. Learning to hold that complexity without collapsing into panic or dismissal is, honestly, one of the most useful and hardest things to do in navigating modern health science. 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