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Today’s selection:The World Cup is the world’s most popular sporting event – drawing billions of viewers globally. But this year’s tournament in Qatar is facing unusual scrutiny, Tom Nagorski, Lili Pike and Dan Verganoreport in a new 360. It’s being hosted “in one of the hottest parts of the world. And it’s not only being played under allegations of corruption and bribery but also the shadow of abuse of migrant workers and discrimination against LGBTQ communities.” So what is the World Cup doing in Qatar? Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here.
