Super Bowl, Beef, and Cricket: US News Roundup

The Super Bowl is set to generate a significant economic boost for the United States this weekend, as the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots prepare to face off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, February 7, 2026. The event, the biggest in American football, is expected to draw thousands to the San Francisco Bay Area, while those watching from home are also anticipated to spend heavily on food, drinks, and watch parties, according to Al Jazeera.

The game itself is a major production, with Bruce Rodgers serving as the set production designer for the halftime show since 2007, as reported by The New York Times. Rodgers, who has worked on the halftime show since 2007, has a history of making bold creative choices. In 2007, he envisioned Prince as a "little gladiator" on stage, and in 2023, he worked with Rihanna's team to protect a delicate grass field by hoisting her on floating platforms.

In other news, former President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Friday to increase the US's low-tariff imports of Argentinian beef, The Guardian reported. This move, which a White House official announced in October, has sparked anger among US cattle ranchers, though economists believe it will have minimal impact on consumer prices.

In the world of entertainment, the award-winning fantasy game series Baldur's Gate is being adapted into a TV series, according to BBC Technology. The show will be helmed by Craig Mazin, known for his work on HBO's "The Last of Us" and the 2019 hit "Chernobyl." However, the developers of the game, Larian Studios, will not be directly involved in the adaptation.

Meanwhile, in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, India began their title defense with a 29-run victory against the United States on Saturday, as reported by Al Jazeera. India captain Suryakumar Yadav led the team with a score of 84 not out off 49 balls, helping the team recover from a challenging 77-6.