Inflation rises to 3.7%, Saudi cuts World Cup stadiums, Spanish banks see fraud spike

• Inflation worsened last month to 3.7%, indicating prices remain elevated as midterm elections near.
• Saudi Arabia is set to drop plans for five 2034 World Cup stadiums, leaving the kingdom with 10 match venues.
• Spanish banks have reported a 150% spike in fraud, with a surge in fraud from stolen devices.
• Iowa faces scrutiny over water quality and cancer rates in the context of midterm campaigns.
• Netflix has acquired the 2030 World Cup broadcast rights in Spain, the co-host and defending champion.