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  • NFL to expand international footprint over next 2 seasons

    NFL to expand international footprint over next 2 seasons

    The NFL continues to expand its global footprint. 

    For the first time ever, Dublin, Madrid and Berlin will host NFL regular-season games next season, the NFL announced Friday, just days before the Super Bowl.

    The Los Angeles Rams will also host a game in Melbourne, Australia, in 2026, the first time an NFL game is played on that continent.

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    The Pittsburgh Steelers will play at historic Croke Park in the Irish capital, with their opponent yet to be determined. 

    “I think the emotion you hear from all of us is the excitement to bring a regular-season game to Ireland with the Steelers and how special that will be. And, yes, it ultimately comes back to the fans,” Peter O’Reilly, the NFL’s executive vice president for international events, said in a statement.

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    “We see Irish fans travel to games in London or Germany or elsewhere, but this is a game on Irish soil, in Dublin, at Croke Park, and an opportunity to create an incredible atmosphere.”

    The Steelers played the Chicago Bears in a 1997 preseason game at Croke Park, which has a capacity of more than 82,000.

    The Indianapolis Colts will be the home team for a game at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, and the Miami Dolphins will be the home team in Madrid. 

    The Dolphins are playing at Bernabéu, the home stadium of Spanish soccer club Real Madrid. 

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    Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin congratulates Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) after a long catch against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., Nov. 10, 2024.  (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)

    The Rams will be the home team when they play in Melbourne, Australia, in 2026. They will play at Melbourne Cricket Ground, a venue that holds about 100,000 spectators, as part of a multiyear deal to have games in Australia. 

    “This is a big statement,” O’Reilly said. “Probably a few years ago, you may not have thought this was a reality. I’d say the commissioner, the 32 owners, there’s a commitment to become a true global sport property. That means expanding our footprint. That means going to different parts of the world and exposing more fans around the world, in this case fans in Australia and Melbourne, to our great sport.”

    O’Reilly also said the game in Melbourne will likely be played in Week 1 to give teams as much time as possible to acclimate to the difference in time zones. 

    The NFL could play up to eight games internationally in 2025. London is hosting three of them, with the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns each being the home team for a game at Tottenham Hotspur stadium. 

    The Jets are also going to be the home team for a game at Wembley Stadium. 

    As international consumer markets go, Ireland would be by far the smallest that the NFL has entered so far.

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    The NFL is also considering having a team play back-to-back weeks in different European cities as it continues to try and expand the game globally.

    The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

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  • How to minimize your digital footprint when you travel

    How to minimize your digital footprint when you travel

    Those of us old enough to remember traveling before the age of smartphones and mobile internet know we have it pretty good these days. You can find the best flights using comparison sites, choose among hundreds of hotels on a single booking site, get tickets sent to your phone rather than picking them up in person, check in online, order a ride and you’re off. 

    All this, of course, comes with downsides and trade-offs. 

    Most people’s biggest concerns are “getting hacked,” which, when you get down to it, really means “being robbed in ways I don’t quite understand.” But that’s one of those risks that, although very real, is unlikely to happen if you take the usual precautions. 

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    The dangers few think about until it’s too late

    In a time when personal information is said to be worth more than oil, bad actors are often interested in getting their hands on your personal data as much as your money. And a “bad actor” need not be some guy with his hood up, hunched over a laptop in the back of a coffee shop. 

    In 2024, for example, ClassAction.org reported on suspicions of major cruise lines illegally sharing consumers’ data with Facebook. Cruise lines RoyalCaribbean.com, CelebrityCruises.com, Princess.com and HollandAmerica.com are suspected of collecting personal information through the sneaky “Meta tracking pixel” and sending it to Facebook without users’ consent. 

    Booking.com, a site most of us have used at one time or another, has also had its fair share of problems. The website has been battling waves of hacking attacks aimed at defrauding its customers; it’s faced accusations of not doing enough to protect its customers and has even been fined for failing to disclose a data breach on time. 

    Data gathered from these kinds of incidents often ends up circulating online, being added to what was already out there before, just waiting for someone or some company to make use of it.

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    A woman pulling her luggage while traveling (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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    What you can do to protect your personal data

    Avoiding cruise lines and booking sites altogether is hardly a practical solution when you need to book a cruise or accommodation. Here are some things you can do to dramatically reduce the risk when booking flights, cruises, vehicles and accommodation.

    1. Invest in personal data removal services: While no service promises to remove all your data from the internet, having a removal service is great if you want to constantly monitor and automate the process of removing your information from hundreds of sites continuously over a longer period of time. Check out my top picks for data removal services here.

    2. Use personal security caution: Don’t sign in to anything using your social media accounts. Sign in with your email instead and be sure to use an email address you’ve set aside just for these kinds of situations.

    3. Do your homework online: Do an online search for the booking website, cruise line or travel agency in question, keeping an eye out for any recent reports of scams or other issues.

    4. Check company reputation carefully: Check ClassAction.org, the Better Business Bureau and Trustpilot specifically. This will help you gain comprehensive insights into a company’s track record, customer experiences and potential issues.

    5. Verify communication legitimacy: Whenever you receive a call, email or text message from a booking service, confirm that it’s really them by first checking your account directly and then contacting the company through official, publicly listed channels (not social media).

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    More ways to protect yourself online when traveling: Here’s how to stay safe

    Here are some of the “usual precautions” that can protect you from “getting hacked” while traveling.

    1. Update all your apps and operating systems before heading off: All those security patches are that much more important while you’re traveling. You’ll want to download and install all pending updates at least 24-48 hours before your departure, ensuring you have the latest security protections and giving yourself time to troubleshoot any potential update-related issues that might arise. 

    2. Lock everything down: Use strong, unique passwords and a reliable password manager to keep track of them.

    3. Turn on two-factor authentication where available: Prioritize using authenticator apps over SMS-based codes. This provides a more secure second layer of verification, as authenticator apps are less vulnerable to SIM swapping attacks and interception compared to text message-based authentication. Choose reputable authenticator apps, which generate time-based one-time passwords that change frequently and are tied directly to your device.

    4. Keep location services turned off: NFC, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi should also be turned off while you’re not using them. That’ll make your battery last longer as a side benefit.

    5. Go dark: Don’t publicly share news of your trip until you’re back. Avoid posting about your vacation on social media or keeping a blog about your adventures, as this information can be used by criminals to piece together a snapshot of your life.

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    6. Limit social media use: Scammers and hackers often exploit social media to gather personal information and target travelers. To stay secure, avoid sharing trip details publicly and use a privacy-focused messaging app like Signal to stay in touch with family and friends.

    7. Use privacy-focused browsers: You should consider using browsers like Brave or Firefox with privacy extensions. Enabling “do not track” settings and utilizing private/incognito mode can provide an extra layer of digital protection.

    8. Disable automatic Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections: Disable settings that automatically connect to networks and manually select and verify networks before connecting. This prevents your device from inadvertently joining potentially unsecured networks.

    9. Use encrypted messaging and email: Protect your private communications by using services that offer end-to-end encryption for both messaging and email. These platforms ensure your data remains secure from unauthorized access, with features like encryption for non-users, multifactor authentication and tracking protection. See my review of the best secure and private email services here.

    10. Travel with minimal digital gear: Consider bringing a “travel-only” phone or laptop with minimal personal data.

    11. Be cautious of public charging stations: Avoid using public USB charging ports that could potentially compromise your device. Instead, carry a portable phone charger with you.

    12. Monitor your accounts: Set up transaction alerts on financial accounts and use credit cards with strong fraud protection. Regularly check your accounts while traveling to quickly detect any suspicious activity.

    13. Bring your own internet access with you: Find a local or international SIM, a mobile hot spot and a trusted VPN (virtual private network) service for those times you can’t help but use public Wi-Fi. Using a VPN can enhance your privacy by encrypting your internet traffic, making it harder for hackers and third parties to intercept your data, especially on public Wi-Fi. A VPN masks your IP address, helping to obscure your location and online activity. While VPNs don’t directly prevent phishing emails, they reduce the exposure of your browsing habits to trackers that may use this data maliciously. With a VPN, you can securely access your email accounts from anywhere, even in areas with restrictive internet policies. For the best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.

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    Kurt’s key takeaways

    There’s plenty of good advice out there when it comes to avoiding public Wi-Fi and protecting your documents while traveling. To really stay safe, though, it’s important to start thinking about your data privacy and data security before even booking your trip. It doesn’t take much when all is said and done, but it could make a huge difference to how you remember your trip for years to come.

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  • Danish PM wants boosted US ‘footprint’ in Greenland, but island ‘not for sale’

    Danish PM wants boosted US ‘footprint’ in Greenland, but island ‘not for sale’

    Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen repeated on Monday that Greenland is “not for sale,” but she remained open to bolstering the American “footprint” on the Arctic island.

    As European Union leaders convened for a meeting in Brussels, Frederiksen addressed President Donald Trump’s prospect of acquiring control of Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, a U.S. ally, through military or economic force. 

    “I think we have been very clear from the Kingdom of Denmark, with great support from the European partners and the European Union, that everybody has to respect the sovereignty of all national states in the world, and that Greenland is today a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, it is a part of our territory, and it’s not for sale,” Frederiksen told reporters, speaking in English. “The chairman, the leader of Greenland, has been very clear that they are not for sale.” 

    Frederiksen signaled that Denmark would welcome Trump sending more troops to Greenland, where the U.S. Space Force already has a base to monitor missile threats. 

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    Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen talks to media before an informal EU leaders’ retreat on Feb. 3, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

    “I totally agree with the Americans that the High North, that the Arctic region is becoming more and more important when we are talking about defense and security and deterrence,” Frederiksen said, as China and Russia have both been increasingly active in the region. “And it is possible to find a way to ensure stronger footprints in Greenland. They [the U.S.] are already there, and they can have more possibilities. And at the same time, we are willing to scale up from the Kingdom of Denmark. And I think NATO is the same. So if this is about securing our part of the world, we can find a way forward.” 

    Frederiksen also responded to Trump’s threat of implementing tariffs on imports from the European Union. The Danish leader said EU members “are willing to help each other and to stick together, and I will never support the idea of fighting allies, but of course, if the U.S. puts tough tariffs on Europe, we need a collective and robust response.”

    Last week, her government announced a nearly $2 billion agreement with parties, including the governments of Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, to “improve capabilities for surveillance and maintaining sovereignty in the region.” It would include three new Arctic naval vessels, two additional long-range surveillance drones and satellite capacity, the Danish Defense Ministry said.

    Meanwhile, European Council President Antonio Costa, noting that the EU has stood beside Ukraine in defense of its borders, said of Greenland on Monday: “Of course, we will stand also for these principles, all the more so if the territorial integrity of a member state of the European Union is questioned.”

    Trump has said the United States needs control of Greenland, as well as the Panama Canal, for “national security purposes.” While Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama this week, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino pledged to end his country’s key Belts and Road project agreement with China. Trump had lamented Beijing’s increased control of the strategic waterway, built by the United States, connecting the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

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    The Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule Air Base, with the domes of the Thule Tracking Station, in northern Greenland on Oct. 4, 2023. (Thomas Traasdahl/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

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    In Brussels on Monday, Frederiksen also reacted to Vice President JD Vance recently asserting that Denmark has “not been a good ally.” In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Vance repeated that Greenland is “really important to our national security,” as China and Russia increasingly traverse sea lanes near the island, and “frankly, Denmark, which controls Greenland, it’s not doing its job, and it’s not being a good ally.” 

    “You have to ask yourself, how are we going to solve that problem, solve our own national security if that means that we need to take more territorial interests in Greenland? That is what President Trump is going to do, because he doesn’t care about what the Europeans scream at us. He cares about putting the interests of America’s citizens first,” Vance said, adding, “You’ve got probably 55,000 people living on Greenland who are not actually happy with Danish government. They’ve got great natural resources there. They’ve got an incredibly bountiful country that the Danes aren’t letting them develop and explore. Of course, Donald Trump would take a different approach if he was the leader of Greenland.” 

    Speaking in Danish, Frederiksen told reporters that Danes “have fought side by side with the Americans for many, many decades,” according to reports and an online translation. 

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    Prime Minister Frederiksen signaled that Denmark would welcome Trump sending more troops to Greenland, where the U.S. Space Force has a base to monitor missile threats. (Thomas Traasdahl/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

    “We are one of the United States’ most important and strongest allies – and I will not accept the notion that Denmark is a bad ally. We are not, we never have been, and we never will be in the future. The Arctic Cooperation is important. It is something we are willing to prioritize,” Frederiksen said, arguing that it would align with the interests of Denmark, the U.S. and NATO. 

    “It is sensible, but it is also important that we work together against terrorism, against the destabilization we see in the Baltic Sea right now with sabotage, and it is important that we work together on NATO’s Eastern flank and thereby holding firm in relation to Russia,” she added, turning to the Ukraine war. “So we would be able to work together in many ways, but I do not want to be sitting on Denmark’s name and remuneration that we should be a bad ally, because we are not.” 

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    Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., visited Greenland’s capital Nuuk, to meet with locals last month, weeks before his father took office.

    Trump’s 10% tariffs on Chinese imports into the U.S. took effect this week, as the administration aims to hold Beijing accountable for precursor chemicals said to be fueling the fentanyl crisis. He agreed to suspend a 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tax on energy imported from Canada, including oil, natural gas and electricity, by 30 days after both countries agreed to send additional troops to their borders with the U.S., among other stipulations. 

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.

    Danielle Wallace is a breaking news and politics reporter at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on X: @danimwallace.