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Meet the robot dogs helping with World Cup security

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<figure><img alt="Four-legged blue and black robot on a wooden stage in a tech space, with a wall monitor and green patterned wall panels behind; a glass server room is visible on the left." height="450" id="34c3940d-51b3-451c-b3b4-ea9d23f21133" src="https://images.axios.com/mdcnRNqEiwsKOkR_zJ1jJkHieWg=/2026/06/02/1780424548862.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>The robots are one dog closer to taking over humans. GIF: Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi/Axios</figcaption></figure>Hyundai and Boston Dynamics, a robotics company, built four robots to help with World Cup security.Zoom in: Two will be stationed at the tournament&#x27;s International Broadcast Center in Dallas while two others will help at New Jersey&#x27;s MetLife Stadium, which is hosting eight World Cup matches. The robot dogs are all named Spot.

Inside Dallas' role in bringing the World Cup to the world

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is serving as the tournament's International Broadcast Center.

Video feeds from the World Cup&#x27;s 104 matches will route through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dallas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/06/01/world-cup-dallas-fan-fest-concert-lineup-features-major-lazer" data-vars-content-id="26340d04-7ff4-4585-b31f-f03ea7882c47" data-vars-headline="Inside Dallas&#x27; role in bringing the World Cup to the world" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/06/01/world-cup-dallas-fan-fest-concert-lineup-features-major-lazer" target="_self">Dallas</a> before being broadcast to millions of fans around the world.Why it matters: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is serving as the tournament&#x27;s International Broadcast Center (IBC), a link between 56 media partners and their national and international audiences.

Dallas and Fort Worth face multimillion-dollar deficits

Residents could see reduced services as the cities try to balance their budgets.

Dallas and Fort Worth are anticipating multimillion-dollar budget shortfalls this year — but the World Cup may help bridge the gap.Why it matters: Residents could see reduced services as the cities try to balance their budgets.

What it's like to take the Texas Eagle to Chicago

Ridership on the Texas Eagle jumped about 14% last fiscal year from fiscal year 2024.

There&#x27;s something magical about choosing to pass through instead of over the so-called flyover states.Why it matters: Train ridership is increasing across the U.S., particularly in areas with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/12/08/amtrak-mardi-gras-service-train-passenger-numbers" data-vars-content-id="0968ea46-60cb-48d7-aef6-0eda71ff7704" data-vars-headline="What it&#x27;s like to take the Texas Eagle to Chicago" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/12/08/amtrak-mardi-gras-service-train-passenger-numbers" target="_self">new</a> or <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="faster Amtrak service" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/11/19/amtrak-ridership-seattle-cascades-train-airo-coast-starlight" data-vars-content-id="0968ea46-60cb-48d7-aef6-0eda71ff7704" data-vars-headline="What it&#x27;s like to take the Texas Eagle to Chicago" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/11/19/amtrak-ridership-seattle-cascades-train-airo-coast-starlight" target="_self">faster Amtrak service</a>.

Plaza Premium opens swanky new lounges at DFW Airport

Order from an à la carte menu, buffet and full bar for $115.

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This hot new restaurant in North Texas has green velvet banquettes, a coffee machine worth tens of thousands of dollars and an all-inclusive menu.<ul><li>Yes, but: Prepare to walk a little to get to it — because it&#x27;s inside DFW Airport.</li></ul>

Our $100 extreme day trip from Dallas-Fort Worth

We tried to spend no more than $100 for everything — including the flight.

Popularized on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TikTok" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tiktok.com/@natbco/video/7509505122230193450" data-vars-content-id="a5127d50-9cb4-48c8-abb5-2a80f31e3079" data-vars-headline="Our $100 extreme day trip from Dallas-Fort Worth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@natbco/video/7509505122230193450" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, the &quot;extreme day trip&quot; is a budget-friendly way to take a vacation <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="without paying for a hotel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reels/C2zpZnyObFw/" data-vars-content-id="a5127d50-9cb4-48c8-abb5-2a80f31e3079" data-vars-headline="Our $100 extreme day trip from Dallas-Fort Worth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/C2zpZnyObFw/" target="_blank">without paying for a hotel</a>.Why it matters: Vacations are getting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="more expensive" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/04/iran-war-gas-prices-trump" data-vars-content-id="a5127d50-9cb4-48c8-abb5-2a80f31e3079" data-vars-headline="Our $100 extreme day trip from Dallas-Fort Worth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/04/iran-war-gas-prices-trump" target="_self">more expensive</a> than ever. Flights, hotels and meals can easily turn even a short trip into a four-figure expense.

McKinney National Airport eyes more international travel

The airport will open to commercial airlines in 2026.

An increasing number of private international flights are bypassing DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field and landing in McKinney instead.<ul><li>McKinney National Airport has opened its own U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility to process the planes and their private travelers.</li></ul>

More facial recognition at DFW Airport

DFW is one of 11 major U.S. airports to use the technology.

This summer is expected to be the busiest summer yet at U.S. airports, and DFW Airport is relying on facial recognition software to cut wait times for international arrivals.Why it matters: Customs and Border Patrol officials say the software will cut the time that travelers spend in screening after they arrive at DFW Airport from abroad.

Southwest bag fees go into effect

Starting Wednesday, Southwest will start operating a lot like other airlines.

The LUV airline will start operating a lot like other carriers next week, with checked bag fees and a new fare type with limitations.Why it matters: Southwest has prided itself on its &quot;bags fly free&quot; policy, flexible fares and open seating, but all of those perks are about to change.

Dallas airports need more art

DFW Airport plans to add about 12 new art pieces to Terminals C, E and F from 2026 to 2030.

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DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field need more art to keep up with airports in other cities, like Detroit and Chicago. Driving the news: DFW Airport <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="plans to add" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dfwairport.com/explore/art/" data-vars-content-id="f8b9237b-62f8-4cda-be68-ba79a2ab0a7f" data-vars-headline="Dallas airports need more art" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dfwairport.com/explore/art/" target="_blank">plans to add</a> about 12 new art pieces to Terminals C, E and F from 2026 to 2030.

American Airlines, DFW Airport plan $4B terminal

The terminal will have 31 gates and its own parking, baggage claims and security area.

DFW Airport&#x27;s sixth terminal will be almost double its originally planned size and will have only American Airlines flights, the airport announced Thursday.Why it matters: The airport, almost midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, has been critical to the population and business growth of the region.

Southwest and American report first-quarter losses amid economic uncertainty

Airlines are adjusting expectations amid tariffs and fewer international travelers to the U.S.

U.S. airlines projected 2025 to be a strong year but are now adjusting their expectations in response to economic uncertainty and President Trump&#x27;s tariffs.Why it matters: American, Southwest and Delta say they are being cautious amid lower-than-expected leisure and business bookings in the first quarter of 2025.

Spring break travel begins in North Texas

4.8 million travelers are expected to use DFW Airport during the 19-day spring break travel period.

If you&#x27;re flying, driving or cruising for spring break, patience and planning will be key.<ul><li>Almost <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="173 million" data-vars-click-url="https://abcnews.go.com/US/spring-break-travel-forecast/story?id=118888614" data-vars-content-id="d210cb9a-344b-4961-ae0e-13224a88e0ba" data-vars-headline="Spring break travel begins in North Texas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/spring-break-travel-forecast/story?id=118888614" target="_blank">173 million</a> Americans are expected to fly in March and April.</li></ul>