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*At least five people were stabbed at the Penn Metro Station in New York City.
*Concern grows over acts of violence just a few days before 2026 World Cup opening.
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00:00As in the United States, at least five people were stabbed at the Penn Metro Station in New York City.
00:06The injured were taken to Bellevue Hospital, one of them with serious injuries.
00:11And the alleged attacker, who has been detained, is considered emotionally disturbed.
00:16The city is in maximum security alert due to the expected visit of President Donald Trump,
00:21who will attend the final NBA basketball game.
00:24The attack highlights the growing violence on the streets of the United States,
00:28exacerbated by the social crisis and the lack of effective policies.
00:33Authorities continue investigating the motives behind the attack.
00:44The 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada
00:50is said to be one of the most complex and highly secure sports events in history.
00:55In light of the rise in gun violence and social conflicts in the country.
00:59In contrast to Canada, where risks are lower, and Mexico, where concerns center on organized crime,
01:06the United States faces specific threats linked to the widespread access to firearm,
01:11political polarization and the use of artificial intelligence technologies for disinformation campaigns.
01:17An arms have escalated in the latest few hours following shootings in Ohio and Kansas City,
01:24a knife attack in New York City and clashes in New Jersey,
01:27and other cities rejecting the Trump administration's repressive policies.
01:32In this way, the World Cup was meant to be a global celebration of sports,
01:37will take place in a country plagued by tensions, violence and guns.
01:42in another case.
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