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'Idris Elba punched me and it was great fun'
Delilah O'Riordan, 14, says it was "great fun" filming stunts with the Hollywood star.
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2026-06-15
440 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
California
'Industry' is TV's last golden age drama
It's true: They don't make 'em like they used to. How HBO's sexy, seamy office drama bucked the trend.
California
'Love Island USA' executive producer James Barker dies after 'medical emergency' during filming
The team behind 'Love Island USA' is mourning the loss of executive producer James Barker, who died during filming. He died last week after suffering an 'unexpected medical emergency.' He was 40.
Technology
'Ponies' merges comedy with a gritty spy story in TV dramedy
The Peacock series “Ponies” starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson blends comedy and drama as widows of CIA operatives become intelligence assets in the 1970s Soviet Union
Global
'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies falling into volcanic crater
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar had been attempting to climb its walls without safety equipment when he fell in, local authorities say.
Global
'They didn't have time to jump' - Witnesses recall skydiving plane crash
Eleven skydivers and a pilot were killed after the aircraft spun out of control and crashed shortly after takeoff in Missouri.
News
1 child killed and 1 person injured after Mississippi police shoot at car
Authorities say a child is dead after a Mississippi police officer shot at a vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call
News
12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say
Authorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed in a field and caught fire
Culture
35+ Elevated 4th of July Decorations to Help You Host in Style
From strawberry plates to wicker placemats, here are the best 4th of July decorations ideas for summer’s most memorable tabletop.
California
5 adult animation series that tackle serious subjects without missing a beat
The creators behind five animated series for adult audiences explain how they use the form to explore challenging subject matter (and sometimes get big laughs to boot).
Culture
6 Menswear Trend Predictions for Spring/Summer 2027
From formula dressing to flip flops, here are the SS27 menswear trends to note before they hit the runway.
Culture
7 Highlights From Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design
The annual design fair in Copenhagen is bigger than ever—here, find Vogue’s picks of the projects you need to know about.
Culture
7 Pre-Fall 2026 Styling Tricks to Try This Summer
Here are seven styling tricks to try right now from the pre-fall 2026 collections, including new ways to layer and accessories to punctuate your look.
Science
7 ways El Niño could affect West Coast marine species
7 ways El Niño could affect West Coast marine species (Image credit: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.) Download Image June 15, 2026 Fisheries climate fisheries marine life 0 Off
California
8 people presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at U.S. Air Force base in Southern California
The plane crashed at around 11:20 a.m., the military said on the social platform X.
Culture
A Local’s Guide to Alexandria: Why Now is the Time to Visit This Storied Escape Outside Washington D.C.
Don’t let its pre-revolutionary architecture fool you—the city’s brick-lined exteriors pack a cosmopolitan punch, offering visitors boutique-lined streets, a robust cultural arts scene, eclectic fare, and over two centuries’ worth of historical charm.
News
A diamond, a whale bone and letters: What's inside the America 250 time capsule
A 900-pound time capsule marking the 250th anniversary of American independence has been sealed shut and shipped to Philadelphia, where it will be buried next month
Global
A history of Iran's nuclear program and tensions with the US
The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending their war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz
News
A history of Iran's nuclear program and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reached
The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending their war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Technology
A new start after 60: I fell out of love with my job when it went online. So I’m beginning again – in nursing
Nick Dowling spent decades in manufacturing and consultancy. The Covid pandemic opened his eyes to other possibilities, though he knew he’d be starting from scratch Nick Dowling was the only person in the doctor’s waiting room when the practice nurse came out, glanced around and said to the receptionist with a confused look: “I was expecting to meet a student here.” Dowling raised his hand. At 60, he has undertaken an apprenticeship and hopes to qualify as a registered nursing associate this autumn. Dowling had worked for decades in engineering and manufacturing, but his latest placements have taken him from a general practice to a psychiatric unit, from ward nursing to urgent treatment centres. Sometimes the shifts are 12 hours long, and, at £14 an hour, pay less than he has earned in decades. So why is he doing it? Tell us: has your life taken a new direction after the age of 60? Conti
California
A vague Iran deal leaves more questions than answers
Trump hailed the document as a breakthrough after months of negotiations. Yet its broad contours remained unclear over a day after the deal was announced.
Technology
After Years of Uncertainty, Dealers Ready for Art Basel With Cautious Optimism
For many galleries, a strong showing at Art Basel can be the difference between a good and a bad year. That makes Tuesday's VIP preview a very big day.
Global
Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
The sauce was voluntarily recalled by the supplier because it contained a dry milk powder ingredient that was possibly contaminated with salmonella, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report.
Technology
All the gear a 20-year gadget blogging veteran packs when traveling
Through more than two decades of travel for both work and leisure, my packing list has evolved from a random assortment of gadgets and accessories thrown together at the last minute into a refined checklist of gear honed by trial and error. The right packing list, I've found, can be the difference between a good […] Through more than two decades of travel for both work and leisure, my packing list has evolved from a random assortment of gadgets and accessories thrown together at the last minute into a refined checklist of gear honed by trial and error. The right packing list, I've found, can be the difference between a good trip and a great one. Or at least the difference between hectic trips to the local Best Buy and some extra time by the pool. My family's summer vacation this year will involve lots of hiking and exploring the great outdoors, but it will by no means be an attempt
Technology
Amazon’s Smart Thermostat is on sale for just $58
If your electricity bill climbs every summer, a smart thermostat could help keep cooling costs in check. The Amazon Smart Thermostat is an excellent option for its price, especially today. It’s down to just $57.99 at Amazon as a part of Amazon’s early Prime Day sale, which is the best price we’ve seen since Black […] Amazon’s Smart Thermostat looks surprisingly nice for such a cheap gadget. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If your electricity bill climbs every summer, a smart thermostat could help keep cooling costs in check. The Amazon Smart Thermostat is an excellent option for its price, especially today. It’s down to just $57.99 at Amazon as a part of Amazon’s early Prime Day sale, which is the best price we’ve seen since Black Friday. Amazon Smart Thermostat Where to Buy: $79.99 $57.99 at Amazon $79.99 at Best Buy $79.99 at B&H Photo For a smart t
Global
America’s authoritarians operate with impunity. It’s time to take action | Jan-Werner Müller
If Democrats won’t ensure accountability, Americans should look to the example of Argentina’s escraches Recently Greg Bovino, infamous former Border Patrol commander, served as a star attraction at a “remigration summit” in Portugal; there he took selfies with Austrian activist Martin Sellner, one of Europe’s most notorious rightwing extremists, and told him: “We’ve never talked before – face to face, that is – until yesterday, and we were on the same sheet of music almost immediately.” Meanwhile, Tina Peters, the disgraced former elections clerk whose sentence was commuted by Colorado governor Jared Polis, pontificates on Steve Bannon’s show about how Democrats will cheat in the midterms. It is rare that those out of government service show contrition, but it is also rare that they immediately monetize past cruelty and present-day conspiracy theories. Presumably it is only a matter of t
Global
Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright on the Iran war's lasting impact on midterm politics
Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's deal with Iran and Vice President Vance's promotion of it, the war's potential impact on the midterm elections and California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying he's being investigated by Trump's Justice Department.
Technology
Andrew Hastie compares AI to cold-war nuclear arms race and warns Australia may fall behind
Liberal MP says Australia risks sovereignty and strategic independence being ‘constrained by the AI superpowers reshaping the global order’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Liberal MP Andrew Hastie says Australia should dramatically scale up investment in artificial intelligence to preserve strategic independence and warns the country risks being “a supplicant state” tethered to the US in an era of possible hot conflict with China. In a major address to Liberal members in Sydney on Monday night, the shadow minister for industry and sovereign capability likened the development of AI to the nuclear arms race of the cold-war era and proposed Australia position itself as a technology hub in the southern hemisphere. Continue reading...
Culture
Angel’s Egg review – Mamoru Oshii’s dazzling 1985 anime is an eerie philosophical adventure
Christian theology becomes an unsettling and visually ravishing mystery in early film from the Ghost in the Shell director This 1985 anime is a true curio: a furtive, portentous odyssey into a hollowed-out landscape told largely in symbolist images. A million miles away from director Mamoru Oshii’s often-logorrheic films (such as his best-known work, Ghost in the Shell from 1995), it still swills around plenty of philosophical concepts linked to his fascination with Christian theology. But like the egg being lugged around by the film’s nameless female protagonist, or the giant fish shadows swimming across the town facades, this is Christian theology as if half-remembered millennia later, or in the aftermath of a bad dream. The waif (voiced by Mako Hyōdō) carries this ovum under her petticoats, like some pre-pubescent immaculate conception, while scavenging a dark, mittel-European-style c
Culture
Anish Kapoor review – this gutsy, gore-splattered show is a divine bloodbath
Hayward Gallery, London Butcher bags, human sacrifice and cavernous black holes … in a world of dry art this stunning exhibition forces us to confront religion and mortality It’s the clinging, transparent PVC that does it, a horribly surgical-looking, synthetic skin covering each of Anish Kapoor ’s three paintings – can we call them that? – entitled Plastic Sacrifice I, II, III. They resemble a serial killer’s trophy art. Through the wrapping you gawp at three-dimensional purple and crimson entrails that slop off the wall, forming valleys and protuberances that, it seems, would collapse all over the floor if the carnage wasn’t contained by these butcher bags. Sensationalist and macabre? Rembrandt’s painting Slaughtered Ox is just as visceral as it contemplates the flayed, hollowed body of a huge ox hanging upside down, its yellow fat and blood-dark meat a mirror of our own doomed flesh,
Technology
Anne Schedeen, Actress Who Played the Mom on ‘ALF,’ Dies at 77
"She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humor, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story," read a social media post announcing her passing.
Technology
Anthony Chen Talks Heading Shanghai Film Fest’s Asian New Talent Jury, Reveals First TV Series
The 'Ilo Ilo' director on discovering the region's next generation of filmmakers, his love of Shanghai and his upcoming Chinese-Singapore co-production.
Bay Area
Anthropic Block Marks US Reversal, Warning to Silicon Valley
The extraordinary move by the US to bar foreign access to Anthropic PBC’s best AI models underscores the Trump administration’s newfound willingness to exert control over a pivotal industry. It also reminds Silicon Valley that it’s working with an imperfectly …
Technology
Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension
The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.
Global
Argentinian activist who spent 50 years looking for disappeared son dies
Outpouring of public grief for Lidia ‘Taty’ Almeida, leader of group of mothers that has marched every week since 1977 The human rights activist Lidia “Taty” Almeida – who spent more than half a century searching for her son after he was forcibly disappeared by Argentina’s military junta – has died aged 95, prompting a public outpouring of grief. Almeida, 95, was the president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, made up of women who have marched around the square outside Argentina’s presidential palace every Thursday since 1977 , demanding the return of children who were disappeared during the country’s 1976-1983 dictatorship. Continue reading...
California
Ariana Grande Breaks Down in Tears During Los Angeles Tour Stop: “This Is So Overwhelming”
It wasn’t rain but tears that fell on the superstar singer as emotions took over while sitting in the lights at Crypto.com Arena Sunday night amid her Eternal Sunshine Tour: “Holy shit. Holy fuck. Thank you.”
Technology
Art Basel’s Vincenzo De Bellis on ‘Basel Exclusive,’ Price Freezes, and Why the Fair Is Getting Even More Global
"My predecessors used to say Art Basel is a reflection of the market and on the market. So the short answer is, we should absolutely be very responsive to what’s happening," said De Bellis.
Technology
Artist Puts Vandalized Self-Portrait on View at Houston Museum of African American Culture
The painting by Clarence Heyward is thought to have been damaged for racially motivated reasons.
Technology
As states follow Trump’s Medicaid fraud playbook, people with disabilities struggle to find care
Medicaid cuts and fraud crackdown trickle down to states, threatening people with disabilities.
Global
At least 31 dead after bus crashes in Ethiopia
Police in Ethiopia report at least 31 people are dead after a bus crash in the northern Amhara region
Culture
At the Tribeca Film Festival, Two Visions of Fashion’s Future Stood Out
Two new short films—one spotlighting the use of sustainable wool, another celebrating a 9-year-old clothing designer—provided some much-needed optimism in fashion.
Technology
At ‘Songwriters Salute John Prine’ at Wolf Trap in Virginia, Emmylou Harris, Margo Price, Allison Russell and Others Make the Case for Prine as America’s Poet Laureate
When some look toward the U.S. semiquincentennial and consider what examplar might best represent American achievement or the nation’s character, only one thing inevitably comes to mind: wrestling. Fortunately, there were others who put their heads together and came up with an alternative choice: John Prine. The leadership at Wolf Trap, the concert venue/national park […]
Culture
Avex Inc. CEO Katsumi Kuroiwa & Avex Music Group CEO Brandon Silverstein Accept the Global Growth Award From ONE OR EIGHT | Global Power Players 2026
Avex Inc. CEO Katsumi Kuroiwa and Avex Music Group CEO Brandon Silverstein accept the Global Growth Award from ONE OR EIGHT at Billboard Global Power Players 2026.
Global
Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83
The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.
Markets
Baldoni, Lively Fight Ends With Actress Awarded Legal Fees But No Damages
Blake Lively can recover some legal costs from fellow actor and director Justin Baldoni but not punitive damages and other relief she sought after settling her legal claims over their 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” a judge ruled Friday. …
Technology
Banff: Muse Entertainment Expands in Unscripted Series Adaptations
'The Kennedys' miniseries producer has inked a first-look deal with The Walrus for potential documentary projects to be shopped in the Canadian Rockies this week.
Technology
Before Activism Had a Playlist, There Was the Tibetan Freedom Concert
Thirty years on, the podcast Freedom Needs a Soundtrack revisits the star-studded benefit that brought Tibet’s struggle to a mass audience
Technology
Big Tech’s desperate last push at AI regulation
For months, Big Tech's Washington lobbyists have chased after the holy grail of pro-AI legislation: preemption. This would be a comprehensive federal law, passed in Congress and signed by the president, applying one set of AI rules across the entire country and overriding the legally messy state-by-state approach to regulation. For months, lobbyists have run […] U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) arrive for a news conference with bipartisan senators on passage of the Online Privacy Protection Act at the Capitol on July 30, 2024 in Washington, DC. | Kent Nishimura/Getty Images. For months, Big Tech's Washington lobbyists have chased after the holy grail of pro-AI legislation: preemption. This would be a comprehensive federal law, passed in Congress and signed by the president, applying one set of AI rules across the entire country and overridi
Technology
Bijan Celebrates 50 Years of ‘More Is More’ With Limited-edition Fragrance Duo
The Beverly Hills fashion house is celebrating its birthday with a return to the fragrance category.
Culture
Bonnaroo Updates Sunday Schedule Following Delays Due to Severe Weather
Set times for Noah Kahan, Kesha and more have been posted for day three of the fest.
Technology
Bonnie Tyler No Longer in Coma, But ‘Remains Very Unwell’ as Summer Tour Canceled
The “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer’s family still expect her to make a full recovery, and potentially return to the stage this fall
Global
Bonnie Tyler out of coma but 'very unwell' after emergency surgery
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was put in an induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery.
Technology
Bonnie Tyler out of coma but remains in intensive care in Portugal
Welsh singer, best known for 1983 hit Total Eclipse of the Heart, had emergency intestinal surgery in May Welsh pop star Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma but remains “very unwell” in intensive care at a hospital near her home in Faro, Portugal. The 75-year-old singer received emergency intestinal surgery in May and was placed in an induced coma to aid her recovery. Continue reading...
Global
Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.
Global
Boy was 'play hunting' before fatal stabbing, court told
Boy, 16, goes on trial accused of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare.
Technology
Brazil woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cord
Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.
Global
Brazilian police say woman who rope jumped to her death was not tied by instructors
A Brazilian police investigator says that a 21-year-old woman who died in a rope jumping incident over the weekend was not attached to any safety equipment
Technology
Bridal Shop Owner Sentenced to Prison for Willfully Failing to Pay More Than $1.3M in Employment Taxes
A Parker woman was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in prison for willfully failing to pay over employment taxes on behalf of the bridal shop company she owned and operated for more than a decade.
Global
Brighton's Yasin Ayari scores but refuses to celebrate
Yasin Ayari scores a stunner for Sweden against Tunisia but refuses to celebrate. The Brighton midfielder could have represented the opposition as his father is Tunisian.
Technology
Bruno Sialelli Is Joining Balenciaga Studio: Sources
The French designer, who made his name leading Lanvin, recently joined the couture studio just ahead of creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli's debut, WWD has learned.
California
CA lawmakers want to spend more on education. Will Newsom agree?
The Legislature is expected to pass a state budget today to fulfill its state constitutional duty and to keep getting paid. But the final spending plan that will be approved by the start of the fiscal year on July 1 will almost certainly look different, as negotiations with Gov. Gavin Newsom continue. As CalMatters’ Yue […]
Technology
CFTC chair Selig defends decision to approve ‘perps’ in U.S.
Michael Selig said that incumbents will always fear the future, but it's important to develop the new asset class domestically rather than only offshore.
Technology
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Waiting for AI to lift the whole market
China's economy sees a lift from artificial intelligence-related industries, while real estate and domestic demand remain lackluster.
California
California Democrats approve budget deal, opening negotiations with Newsom
State lawmakers’ budget plan would reject or delay many of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s social service cuts. Now, the budget negotiations begin in earnest.
California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing the Trump administration of targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid.
California
California Man Charged With Defrauding Western Alliance Bank Out Of $100M
A California man has been criminally charged with defrauding Western Alliance Bancorp out of nearly $100 million by falsifying title insurance policies to inflate the value of collateral he pledged to obtain loans. In a complaint made public on Wednesday, …
California
California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last year
State officials have found they are using six high-risk AI-like systems. One year ago, they reported using zero.
California
California lawmakers want to cut funds for local news at exactly the wrong time
California lawmakers are finalizing a budget that would cut aid for local newsrooms, walking away from a nascent effort to restore local reporting and build a more sustainable industry.
California
California's Newsom alleges justice department is investigating wife and ex-staff
A source familiar with the investigations says they had been ongoing for "roughly a year".
Technology
Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged
An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained.
News
Carolina Hurricanes beat Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to win their second Stanley Cup
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win their second Stanley Cup
Technology
Cate Blanchett Heading Back to Class in Surprising New Career Move as She Calls it a “Creative Rumpus”
The Oscar winner, tapped by Oxford’s St. Catherine’s College, calls it “an electrifying opportunity for me to be in direct, robust creative dialogue with the next generation of thinkers and creative doers.”
Technology
Cecilia Yip, Rebecca Li Manxuan Tackle Female Roles, Career Pivots at Shanghai’s Kering Women in Motion Forum
Issues of under-written female roles, mid-life career transitions, and negotiating male-dominated spaces took center stage at the 2nd edition of the Kering Women in Motion forum at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The high-profile panel at Shanghai’s historic Cathay Theatre saw veteran Hong Kong actor Cecilia Yip and Chinese actor Rebecca Li Manxuan share the […]
Technology
Centene to offer buyouts to some employees as health insurer cuts costs
The health insurer Centene did not indicate to how many employees were offered buyouts or how much it is aiming to reduce its workforce.
California
Chabria: Trump goes after Newsom's wife? Unsurprising, but also a new level of authoritarianism
The Department of Justice investigating Jennifer Siebel Newsom has all the appearances of the Trump administration seeking to stop a political rival who has a real shot at knocking MAGA out of the top office.
Technology
China Box Office: ‘The Furious’ Dethrones ‘Dear You’ as ‘Disclosure Day’ Opens Third
Edko Films’ action thriller “The Furious” claimed the number one spot at the China box office during the June 12–14 weekend, unseating a long-running local juggernaut with an RMB76.1 million ($11.2 million) frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Having debuted on June 11, the film has amassed a cumulative total of $13.9 million. Directed […]
Technology
China Eyes Dominance Over Global Cinema Tech Standards as LED Screens Gain Ground
Chinese technology companies and cinema exhibitors are positioning High Dynamic Range LED screens as both a remedy for a slowing local box office and a vehicle for challenging America’s long-standing grip on international cinema standards, according to a panel at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The push is being led by tech giant Huawei through […]
Technology
China detains two leaders of influential underground church
More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.
Technology
China’s Underdog Box Office Phenomenon ‘Dear You’ Lands U.K., France Release
The Teochew-language family drama — reportedly made for about $2 million and now nearing $250 million in China — opens in U.K. and Irish cinemas on June 26, with France to follow.
Technology
Chinese Sensation ‘Dear You’ Acquired by CMC Pictures for North America, Australia and New Zealand Theatrical Release
“Dear You,” the Teochew-dialect family drama that has become one of China’s biggest theatrical stories of 2026, is heading to North America, Australia and New Zealand after CMC Pictures secured the theatrical distribution rights. The film opens in Australia and New Zealand on June 25, followed by a North America launch on June 26. The […]
Markets
Chrisleys Sue Former Defense Attorney, Alleging Malpractice in Conviction
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are accusing one of their former defense attorneys of legal malpractice that they say led them to be convicted and imprisoned, separating them from each other and their family, ruining their reputations and …
California
Column: These visitors' viral World Cup videos are showing what really makes America great
International soccer fans discovering the wonders of America, from spacious skies to chicken fried steak, is giving the U.S. a much-needed morale (and PR) boost.
California
Commentary: What a surprise: Trump's UFC Freedom 250 birthday bash was MAGA propaganda (plus fights)
UFC Freedom 250, a celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th, was not so much a sporting event as it was a piece of naked and nationalistic propaganda.
Culture
Confessions of a Former BTS Skeptic
How one writer found hope through induction into K-pop fandom.
Science
Congo reports record one-day increase in Ebola cases
Congolese authorities report a significant daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly
Global
Congo reports record one-day increase in Ebola cases, month after outbreak's reveal
Congolese authorities report a significant daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly
California
Country singer Tyler Farr canceled show because of a farm accident that left him severely concussed
Country singer Tyler Farr pulled out of his rodeo performance this weekend because of a motor vehicle accident on his farm.
Science
Covid vaccination cut risk of adverse heart events, large study finds
Covid vaccination was also tied to a nearly 24% reduction in all-cause cardiac events in a large study, surprising researchers.
Global
Cruise ship killing: Judge orders stepbrother be taken into US Marshals' custody
The 16-year-old suspect was ordered to report to the federal courthouse in Tampa earlier Monday morning, where his family would deliver him to the U.S. Marshals' custody.
Technology
Cuba quantifies impact of US oil blockade on children's health and daily life
Cuba says its healthcare system is struggling due to a U.S. energy blockade
Global
Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 Ecuador: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Amad Diallo breaks Ecuador hearts with last-ditch strike as Elephants make winning start in Group E 2 min It’s 90 degrees Fahrenheit. If you prefer Celsius … good for you. Caicedo sends an ambitious effort well wide, almost as if to send a warning rather than to put something directly on frame. Continue reading...
Technology
Dalfen Industrial Expands its South Florida Footprint
The company said the site is an ideal hub for regional distribution, trade and logistics.
Technology
Dermatologist explains benefits of newly approved sunscreen ingredient
For the first time in more than 25 years, the FDA has approved a new active ingredient for over-the-counter sunscreens. It clears the way for manufacturers to begin using bemotrizinol, or BEMT, an ingredient that's been used in Europe and Asia since the 1990s. Amna Nawaz discussed why this change took so long and what people should know about it with dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian.
Culture
Diddy Lawsuit From ‘Making the Band’ Singer Dawn Richard Dismissed by Judge
The Danity Kane singer was one of Diddy’s many abuse accusers, but a judge now says she waited far too long to file her lawsuit.
Culture
Disclosure Day: alien conspiracies, car chases and a jaw-dropping climax – discuss with spoilers
Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi blockbuster is a non-stop thrill ride, but did it convince you that we are not alone? • This article contains spoilers for Disclosure Day Six months after a cryptic billboard reading “All Will Be Disclosed” popped up unannounced in Times Square, Steven Spielberg ’s Disclosure Day was finally released at global cinemas last week. The film sees the director returning to the sci-fi themes that have fascinated him throughout his career, braiding together multiple character storylines in an adrenaline-fueled – and occasionally dizzying – adventure. Read on for a spoiler-packed breakdown of the film’s themes, layers and Easter eggs, and let us know what you think in the comments. Continue reading...
Culture
Download festival review – Guns N’ Roses flop and Letlive thrive as metal’s biggest fest enters the future
Donington Park, Leicestershire Often criticised for booking the same old legends, the festival hosts a broad span of music’s heaviest genre, plus hip-hop, Indian folk – and, finally, its first female headliner Not long ago, it was a running joke that Download, the biggest rock and metal festival in the UK, kept overlooking new blood and digging up the same 80s giants. But recent editions have finally started emphasising first-time headliners and making at least minor strides in representation. This year, four-decade veterans Guns N’ Roses return, while Limp Bizkit make their headlining debut and Linkin Park, now co-fronted by Emily Armstrong, become the first band with a female singer to top the bill. It only took 23 years. On Friday, Swiss deathcore upstarts Paleface Swiss dominate the second stage early. Frontman Marc Zellweger is furious that the festival will only let him have one fr
Technology
Dozens walk out as Google boss Pichai addresses Stanford graduates
Some students were protesting against the company's controversial work with the US government on artificial intelligence.
Culture
Dry Leaf review – three-hour amble around the football pitches of Georgia in search of a daughter
Despite its interesting low-res look, Alexandre Koberidze’s mystifying film is needlessly contrived Georgian film-maker Alexandre Koberidze appeared to revive the spirit of the French New Wave with his previous film What Do We See When We Look at the Sky? – an unhurried, meandering and garrulous movie with its own cheeky sort of low-tech magic realism as it followed its nose around the city of Kutaisi. His new film is a mystifying three-hour road movie, shot (as was his debut film Let the Summer Never Come Again) on low-res video, like that of an obsolete cameraphone. It is even more challenging and I have to admit it defeated me, despite some intriguing qualities, including a dry touch of comedy. A middle-aged man called Irakli (David Koberidze) receives a letter addressed to him and his wife, Nino (Irina Chelidze), from their twentysomething photographer daughter Lisa, announcing that
Technology
Dunhill Doubles Down on Leather Goods, Launches ‘Heritage in Motion’ Series Linking Motoring Roots With the Everyday
Simon Holloway employed quietly engineered hardware, solid construction and archival references for the house's refreshed leather goods offering.
Technology
ECAM Forum Wraps Third Edition With ‘Undefined Things II,’ ‘The Indies,’ ‘Snow Country’ Among Winners
Madrid’s ECAM Forum wrapped its third edition Thursday, June 11, with María Aparicio’s “Undefined Things II” (“Las cosas indefinidas II”) taking its Last Push Award and Pauline Julier and Nicolas Chapoulier’s “The Indies” (“Les Indes”) scoring a special jury mention, closing a three-day event that again positioned the Spanish capital as a strategic meeting point […]
Technology
EU leaders set to meet after deadly strikes on Ukraine, including Unesco-listed religious site in Kyiv – Europe live
G7 leaders to meet in Évian-les-Bains in France later today to discuss the most pressing issues, including Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran Kyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across Ukraine Macron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summit The G7 summit will not formally kick off until later today, but the EU’s von der Leyen and Costa are meeting with the president of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin now as part of the build up to the meeting. There are more of this sort of diplomatic meetings on the sidelines of the main event: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni is hosting Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi in Rome, before travelling to France later today. Continue reading...
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EXCLUSIVE: Fine Jewelry Designer Mimi So Launches Inaugural Fragrance Line
Inspired by her existing jewelry collections, the new scents include Piece, Jackson and Wonderland.
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EXCLUSIVE: Palisades Village Will Reopen Aug. 1
After wildfires devastated Pacific Palisades, a mix of returning retailers and first-time arrivals — from Elysewalker and Paige to Mother and Xirena — are investing in a community still rebuilding.
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El Nino Is Here and Scientists Fear It’ll Bring Costly Heat, Floods, Droughts, Fires
El Nino, Nature’s chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday. Experts said the El Nino, a natural warming cycle, should further heat a globe already warming …
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Eldest son of Norway’s crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison
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Elon Musk makes sky-high trillion-dollar forecast for SpaceX revenue
Elon Musk has a history of setting bold targets and then failing to achieve them . His latest forecasts for SpaceX revenue are more than double what his bankers expected.
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Engineering Is Critical to Boosting Food Security
Nearly 750 million people face hunger today, according to the U.N. World Food Program . And by 2050, global demand for food is expected to increase by 50 percent from 2010 levels , the World Resources Institute says. A smart agriculture special-issue report recently released by the IEEE Smart Agri-Food Initiative says meeting the demand will require technology to expand food production. The report highlights research, case studies, and new ways of applying technology to inform farmers, engineers, and policymakers. Leading the initiative is IEEE Fellow John Verboncoeur , chair of the smart-food program and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Michigan State University , in East Lansing. “Food security is becoming a systems-engineering problem,” Verboncoeur says. “We’re no longer talking only about tractors and irrigation. We’re talking about sensing, communications, computa
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Eric Greenspan Believes His New Jewish Deli Is a “Culinary Multi-State Solution”
The veteran chef, restaurateur and food TV personality most recently scaled up MrBeast Burger and opened the controversial Tesla Diner in Hollywood. Now, he's broadening the traditional Ashkenazi deli with Sephardic and Mizrahi flavors.
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Europe is starting to break up with US big tech. But it’s still abiding by the Silicon Valley rulebook | Max von Thun
The European Commission has unveiled its plans for digital sovereignty. Its proposals betray a disappointing lack of vision Beti Hohler is a Slovenian national who lives in the Netherlands. Like tens of millions of other Europeans, she uses Apple’s app store and has an Amazon account. When she travels for work or leisure, she may want to book a place on Airbnb or Booking, using a credit card issued by Visa or Mastercard, perhaps through PayPal. But when the Trump administration sanctioned her last year for her work as a judge at the international criminal court (ICC), her ability to use any of these services vanished overnight. Her credit cards, her accounts with US companies – all gone. The sanctions against Hohler and some of her colleagues mean they live in “constant uncertainty”, she said. Max von Thun is the director of Open Markets Institute Europe, an anti-monopoly thinktank Conti
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European Luxury Stocks Rally on U.S.-Iran Deal
Industry bellwether LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton rose 3.2 percent in early trading.
Technology
Even Nvidia is joining the AI borrowing spree, with a historic $20 billion bond deal
Nvidia is launching a seven-tranche debt offering to refinance its existing debt, as investor appetite for AI credit surges.
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Even if the Iran war is over, it made its mark: the fear, killing and upheaval were all normalised | Nesrine Malik
As the world waited for rational outcomes from irrational players, the people being bombed were forced to adjust to the fact of terror as part of daily life “Humans take a lot of killing,” wrote Frank McCourt in Angela’s Ashes. As bleak a phrase as it is, McCourt was talking about resilience, how much poverty and abuse a person can withstand and still survive. But the other side of human capacity for pain is how much can be forced upon us and normalised. It is bewildering how war – shocking and intolerable at first – quickly becomes a matter of fact. Few conflicts have demonstrated that more vividly than the war on Iran . For months it was a matter of low-grade strikes, hot and cold rhetoric, and near-conclusions to the hostilities that never came. Sharp political crisis manifested as grinding hardship and upheaval for the people. We have a peace deal now , for that be thankful, but thin
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Ex-cop charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of naked man
A former Louisville police officer has been charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a naked man
Culture
Expansive Show Focusing on Willem de Kooning’s Drawings Opens at the Art Institute of Chicago
The show travels to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam this fall.
Technology
Experience the Launch of NASA’s Roman Space Telescope
Are you ready for a new view of the universe? The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will reveal distant worlds, dark energy, and the structure of the cosmos, and we want you to be a part of it!   Digital creators and social media users are invited to register to our NASA Social for the Nancy […]
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FTC Data Show People Reported Losing $3.5 Billion to Imposter Scams in 2025
Imposter scams were the most reported fraud last year, with reported losses increasing nearly three times since 2020 New data from the Federal Trade Commission reveal that people reported losing a staggering $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses increasing nearly three times since 2020. View Press Release
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Facebook’s new AI Mode search gets its info from public posts
Your public Facebook posts could help inform AI-generated results in Meta's new AI Mode. When you search on Facebook, the "AI Mode" option will appear alongside the usual search modes like "People" and "Marketplace." It's one of several new AI features Meta is rolling out starting today, including photo presets that swap sports jerseys onto […] Your public Facebook posts could help inform AI-generated results in Meta's new AI Mode . When you search on Facebook, the "AI Mode" option will appear alongside the usual search modes like "People" and "Marketplace." It's one of several new AI features Meta is rolling out starting today, including photo presets that swap sports jerseys onto fans and suggestions for collage templates. Instead of "just links," it gives users AI-generated results that pull from publicly-posted content across Meta's platforms, like the AI search feature in its
Culture
Fans Choose BTS’ ‘Come Over’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
The new-to-streamers tune from BTS brought in more than 86% of the vote in Friday's poll.
Culture
Fashion’s Top Models Are All In on the World Cup
The World Cup is here—and you will find many supermodels cheering on their favorite teams on their days off.
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Federal Jury Convicts Former Correctional Officer of Civil Rights Violation that Resulted in Inmate’s Death
A federal jury has convicted a former detention deputy at the Garvin County Jail (GCJ) in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, for her role in being deliberately indifferent to the serious medical needs of pretrial detainee Kayla Turley, resulting in bodily injury to Ms. Turley and her death. Paula Kelley was convicted of one count of violating 18 U.S.C. § 242.
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Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
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Fiserv CEO flees after presiding over 71% stock drop in his short tenure
The financial-services company “continues to look strategically adrift,” an analyst says, as the stock falls further.
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Floods Threaten Texas and Louisiana This Week
Louisiana and Texas, including Houston, will get hit with flooding rains for the next few days as a potential tropical storm tries to spin up across the western Gulf. There is a moderate level 3 risk of heavy rainfall across …
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Florida Tries to Block Rescue Pets from New Mexico and Texas as Screwworm Spreads
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pets has barred pets rescued from shelters in Texas and New Mexico in a beefed-up effort to stop the spread of the New World Screwworm pest that infests livestock. “We will respond …
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Florida lawsuit accuses TikTok of violating state’s child social media ban
State’s attorney general alleges TikTok exposed children to harmful sexual content and addictive features Florida became the latest state to sue TikTok on Monday after the attorney general accused the company of violating a state law that limits social media access for teenagers. In a press conference, Republican James Uthmeier said TikTok exposed children to harmful sexual content and addictive features, such as unlimited scrolling and push notifications. “It’s designed to keep kids stuck on those screens for hours,” Uthemeier said at a press conference. “Our evidence suggests that so many kids are on TikTok for upwards of six, seven, eight or more hours a day. We are going to get our kids their lives back.” Continue reading...
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Footing the Bill for the U.S. Trade War
New data from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy found that U.S. importers and consumers bear 96 percent of the tariff burden.
California
Fox Corp. to buy streaming platform Roku for $22 billion
The deal will combine the Murdoch family's media assets, which include its news, sports and broadcast channels, with the San Jose-based streaming platform company that reaches 100 million consumers globally.
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Fox buying streaming platform Roku in cash-and-stock deal worth about $22 billion
Fox Corp. is buying streaming platform Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion
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Fox buying streaming platform Roku in cash-and-stock deal worth about $22 billion
Fox Corp. is buying streaming platform Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion
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Fox is buying Roku
Fox has announced that it's acquiring Roku outright, in a deal that values the streaming company at $22 billion. Once the deal is complete, Fox content will be promoted more heavily than before on Roku streamers and smart TVs. The deal will see Fox's TV networks and Tubi streamer combine with Roku's network of streaming […] Fox has announced that it's acquiring Roku outright, in a deal that values the streaming company at $22 billion. Once the deal is complete, Fox content will be promoted more heavily than before on Roku streamers and smart TVs. The deal will see Fox's TV networks and Tubi streamer combine with Roku's network of streaming devices, smart TV software, and The Roku Channel. The companies say in a press release that by combining they'll become the third-largest player in the US TV industry by viewing share. "This is a defining moment for Fox, and a natural extension o
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Fox to buy Roku streaming firm in $22bn deal
The move is seen as a bet that combining streaming with its news and sport offering will boost Fox as TV audiences move online.
Technology
Fox wants to take over your TV — and the tech inside it
Fox is about to take over the TVs in more than 100 million homes worldwide. On Monday, Fox announced that it's acquiring Roku, the streaming middleman that serves as a portal for viewers to hop into services like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and more. The $22 billion deal may not change Roku's familiar purple interface, […] Fox is about to take over the TVs in more than 100 million homes worldwide. On Monday, Fox announced that it's acquiring Roku , the streaming middleman that serves as a portal for viewers to hop into services like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and more. The $22 billion deal may not change Roku's familiar purple interface, but it could put Fox in control of your data behind the screen. During a call with investors, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said the plan is to keep the two companies separate. Fox aims to grow its business by adding Fox Sports, news content, and local
Culture
French Montana Offers to Help Taxi Driver Whose Car Was Damaged in Knicks Championship Celebration: ‘Somebody Find Him’
The Knicks captured the franchise's first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday night.
Culture
From Bloomsbury to Whitehall: new play reimagines life of John Maynard Keynes
The Standard of Living by James Graham traces economist’s influence on British politics and culture After exploring the rise of Rupert Murdoch and the emergence of Gareth Southgate’s England team , James Graham has turned his attention to one of the most important political figures of the 20th century: John Maynard Keynes. His new play, The Standard of Living, directed by Nicholas Hytner and opening at the Haymarket in September, focuses on Keynes’s life from 1917 until his death in 1946 – a period in which he became the founding father of macroeconomics and reshaped government thinking on finance and the role of the arts. Continue reading...
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From Watch Parties With USWNT Players to Los Angeles Food Tours, Airbnb Hosts World Cup Community Events Across the Country
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and with it comes a wave of events cropping up around the U.S. as one of three host countries. Airbnb is capitalizing on the excitement with a lineup of watch parties, fan meet-ups and food tours through the month of June. Starting June 12, Los Angeles’s Grand […]
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Frontiers Forum Speaker Series
Voices Shaping the Future of Space Members of the public are invited to join some of NASA’s brightest minds as they discuss agency missions and current topics in aerospace technology, science, and innovation. Each event will feature NASA experts, and the series will cover a range of topics including our search for life within the […]
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Gavin Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to investigate him and his wife
California Gov. Newsom called President Donald Trump "simply the most corrupt President in American history."
Technology
Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
Georgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session
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Google Chrome is closing the loopholes that let old ad blockers keep working
Google Chrome version 150 and 151, expected in late June and July, respectively, will cut off support for the last remaining workarounds for running older ad blockers, 9to5Google reports. Google phased out support for ad-blocking extensions built for Manifest V2, like uBlock Origin, in 2024. At that point, most Chrome users either switched to newer […] Google Chrome version 150 and 151, expected in late June and July, respectively, will cut off support for the last remaining workarounds for running older ad blockers, 9to5Google reports. Google phased out support for ad-blocking extensions built for Manifest V2, like uBlock Origin, in 2024. At that point, most Chrome users either switched to newer Manifest V3 ad blockers like uBlock Origin Lite or switched to a different browser. Google is now removing the final bits of code referencing its previous Manifest V2 extensions platform,
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Google Earth’s flight simulator is now available in your browser
On Friday Google announced it was making a relatively unknown feature of Google Earth available to a wider audience. The desktop version of Google Earth has had a hidden flight simulator mode since 2007, but it's now easily accessible through a web browser without having to download or install any apps. To take to the […] On Friday Google announced it was making a relatively unknown feature of Google Earth available to a wider audience. The desktop version of Google Earth has had a hidden flight simulator mode since 2007, but it's now easily accessible through a web browser without having to download or install any apps. To take to the virtual skies you'll need to open the Google Earth website and then click on the "Explore Earth" button found near the top right corner of the page. From there you'll find the "Flight Simulator" mode accessible as the last option in the Tool's sectio
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Governor Gavin Newsom Statement on Donald Trump’s Weaponized DOJ Investigation
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Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom highlight California’s contributions to the America250 time capsule
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Happy birthday to the Trump phone
From the day it was announced, on June 16th, 2025, the Trump phone sounded ridiculous. The T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), as it was officially called, was a combination of contradictory specs, product images that were clearly not photographs of a real phone, and the worrying requirement of a $100 deposit to secure a preorder […] From the day it was announced, on June 16th, 2025, the Trump phone sounded ridiculous. The T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), as it was officially called, was a combination of contradictory specs, product images that were clearly not photographs of a real phone, and the worrying requirement of a $100 deposit to secure a preorder of a $499 phone with no release date. But none of Trump Mobile's outlandish announcements were as bold as the claim that the phone would be "designed and built in the United States." The US has next to no phone manufacturing infrastructur
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Henry Nowak killer's sentence referred to Court of Appeal under unduly lenient scheme
The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal.
Markets
Here are 20 growth stocks you can buy at ‘value’ prices
These stocks trade at or lower than half the P/E valuation of the S&P 500, while having much higher projected revenue growth rates than that of the index.
Markets
Here’s when gas prices will come down if the U.S. deal to end the Iran war pans out
The average retail gasoline price was just above the psychologically significant $4-per-gallon mark on Monday.
Technology
Horror Podcast ‘Creepy’ Acquired by Be Afraid Media; Host Jon Grilz Set to Lead Be Afraid Podcast Network (EXCLUSIVE)
“Creepy,” the popular creepypasta podcast created and hosted by Jon Grilz, has a new home. Be Afraid Media has acquired full ownership or “Creepy,” including its catalog of over 1,200 episodes, almost all of which have been sourced from and shaped by a community of fan writers. Grilz will continue being the “Creepy” host and […]
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How Connor Hines won over Ryan Murphy and beat impostor syndrome to make 'Love Story'
In an essay for The Envelope, Hines explains how he refined his 'obsession' with the tale of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette into a pitch that the mega-producer would love.
Global
How Israelis are responding to Trump's Iran peace plan
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war, the first steps in a deal with the regime. That agreement appears to include a ceasefire in Israeli strikes. But that country's defense minister says forces will not withdraw from Lebanon. As Stephanie Sy reports, Israelis say they're caught in the middle of a bad deal and constant fighting.
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How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.
Technology
How the Shanghai Film Festival Is Tapping Into China’s Movie Tourism Boom
The festival's Grand Landscape: A Cinematic Portrait of China program presents 15 films showcasing the country's natural splendor — in the hope that audiences will bring their tourism RMB to China's remote corners.
Technology
How the Strait of Hormuz reopening could unfold if the U.S.-Iran deal is implemented
Tanker traffic through Hormuz could quickly increase but it is unclear whether transits will approach prewar levels, according to Kpler.
Global
Hydration breaks - who are the winners and losers?
They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?
Culture
I Never Expected to Fall In Love With a Color-Adapting Sunscreen
One Vogue writer ditches shade matching entirely, for the Colorescience color-adapting SPF that adjusts to your skin tone upon application. Here's everything you need to know.
Culture
I Want What They Have: Dua Lipa and Callum Turner in Their Honeymoon Era
When a celebrity gets married in a supremely elegant, Bianca Jagger-inspired Schiaparelli suit, of course she deserves to go a little bit PDA-wild on her honeymoon.
Culture
Ian McKellen says he imagined destroying Mar-a-Lago for new Avengers movie
Exclusive: At an open-air film festival in Rome, the actor shared anecdotes of his time on the set of upcoming superhero film Avengers: Doomsday On Sunday night at an open-air cinema in Rome, Sir Ian McKellen showed a crowd of 2,000 film fans advance footage of his appearance in the superhero film Avengers: Doomsday. The film, which is released in December, sees a return for the X-Men played by McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU’s 39th feature, it is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, and intended as a sequel to their 2019 film Avengers: Endgame, which made $2.8bn and is the second highest-grossing film of all time. Continue reading...
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Immigration agent hit by vehicle in NJ, fires gun at fleeing suspect, police say
Police in New Jersey say a federal immigration agent was struck by a vehicle while attempting to apprehend someone
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In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primaries
In the closing stretch of Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate runoff, Rep. Mike Collins is celebrating his 11th-hour endorsement from Donald Trump
Culture
Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team's World Cup opener
Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in this year’s World Cup
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Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team's World Cup opener
Iranian Americans are torn over Iran's participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch Monday's match and others are protesting outside the stadium where the team will play.
Culture
Isaac Mizrahi Is Target’s First Creative Director at Large
The designer is reuniting with the big-box retailer, more than two decades after their initial fashion design collaboration defined the format in 2002.
Markets
J.Crew CMO Julia Collier on Marketing Americana in Modern Times
As J.Crew continues its Camp Crew campaign rollout, the CMO talks to Vogue Business about striking the right chord in 2026.
Technology
Jane Fonda Decries First Amendment Violations at Star-Studded Event: “It’s Being Allowed by Cowardly Corporations”
"Right now, the government and its cronies [are] routinely violating its First Amendment to silence artists," she said at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment in New York.
Technology
Japan's DJ Rinoka bobs to the beat as a child prodigy techno artist
Never mind she isn’t old enough to get into a club
Culture
Japanese Street Culture Visionaries Unite: Nigo’s Human Made to Acquire Jun Takahashi’s Undercover
If completed, the deal will unite Jun Takahashi and Nigo, two close friends who have shaped Japanese streetwear for over three decades.
Culture
Jenny Calivas Buries Herself in Sand—and Reinvents Photography From the Ground Up
Her pictures expose the buried self.
Technology
Jordan Is Celebrating Two Films in Shanghai and Expanding Ties With China While Reestablishing Ancient Cultural Links
Jordan’s film industry will be front and center at this year’s Shanghai Film Festival, where it is seeking closer collaboration with China and other global partners while celebrating the first ever screenings of two Jordanian films at the event. With Asia now leading the global box office and Hollywood losing ground to local films from […]
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Jude Bellingham criticism 'hard to read' says Jordan Henderson
England's Jordan Henderson says he finds it "hard to read" what is written about Jude Bellingham but believes the midfielder can be the team's "X-factor" player at the World Cup.
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Judge grants asylum to woman adopted by US veteran from Iran
A federal immigration judge has granted asylum to a woman orphaned in Iran in the 1970s and adopted by an American war veteran, who immigration officials threatened earlier this year with deportation to the country with which the U.S. is now at war
Technology
Julia Jacklin Previews New Era With Fuzzy Rocker ‘Get Away From Me (I Think I’ll Love You Soon)’
The Australian singer-songwriter’s new album The Gem arrives in September
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Julia Jacklin Readies New Album The Gem
The Australian singer-songwriter’s 4AD debut arrives in September
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Juno Hong Brings Autobiographical Debut ‘Only the Moon Knows’ to Shanghai Project Market: ‘Loneliness Is a Universal Human Condition’
Chinese director Juno Hong has brought her debut feature “Only the Moon Knows” to the Shanghai International Film Festival’s SIFF Project, where it was selected as one of three international co-production projects presented at the market. The film centers on Cheng Jun, a Chinese international student working the night shift at a 24-hour convenience store […]
Technology
Karolina Wydra Took a Wild and Unlikely Path to Her Breakout ‘Pluribus’ Performance
The actress, who plays Zosia on the Apple TV drama, got a cold call from an agent she wasn’t even working with — because she didn’t have one.
Culture
Kennedy Center Establishes New Endowment in President Trump’s Name
The Center's board of trustees, which is chaired by Trump and composed largely of the president's allies, voted unanimously to establish the new endowment.
Global
Kenya to pay compensation to almost 2,000 victims of violent protests
Kenya’s president says victims of human rights abuses during a series of protests, in which hundreds of people died, were injured, or suffered business losses, will be compensated starting next week, marking a rare reparations process outside the judic...
Technology
Knicks Set ‘Tonight Show’ Takeover After NBA Championship Win
The New York Knicks are taking over “The Tonight Show” with a dedicated episode on Monday. Fresh off their championship victory, the team’s starting five — Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges — will join Jimmy Fallon to celebrate their miraculous NBA finals run and taking home the franchise’s first […]
Technology
Knicks Talk Show Parade Will Continue on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’
Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby will appear on the NBC show June 16 and 17.
Technology
Kogonada’s ‘Zi’ Lands at Parallax Films for International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
“Zi,” the latest film from director Kogonada, has been picked up by Parallax Films for international sales outside North America, it was revealed on the sidelines of the Shanghai International Film Festival. The Hong Kong-set feature follows “Columbus” and “After Yang” from one of contemporary American independent cinema’s most distinctive voices. Shot over three weeks […]
Technology
Korea Box Office: ‘Colony’ Passes 5 Million Admissions Milestone in Continued Reign
The local action-horror film “Colony” held firmly onto the top spot at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jun. 12–14. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film pulled in $2 million from 301,049 admissions over the three-day frame, capturing a 34.49% revenue share. […]
Technology
Korea’s Showbox Teams With ReelShort to Co-Produce Microdramas
Showbox, the Korean studio behind theatrical blockbusters including “Exhuma” and the Netflix series “A Killer Paradox,” has signed a co-production deal with ReelShort to develop original microdramas for the platform’s more than 70 million monthly active users worldwide. Under the agreement, Showbox will initially co-produce microdramas based on ReelShort’s existing intellectual properties, with the collaboration […]
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Kyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across Ukraine
Dormition Cathedral of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine’s most significant religious sites, and residential buildings hit across capital Ukraine has come under a massive Russian missile and drone attack with waves of explosions echoing through the capital, Kyiv, in the early hours of Monday morning as air raids killed at least five people across the country. Among targets hit in the sustained wave of strikes were the city’s historic Dormition Cathedral within the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine’s most significant religious sites, as well as residential buildings across the city. Continue reading...
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Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral Hit by Russian Strikes, Painting Vandalized in Houston, and More: Morning LInks for June 15, 2026
The strikes killed nine people overnight Sunday.
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La Cambre Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear
La Cambre Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear
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Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader
Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard.
California
Last Minute California Introduces Inaugural RTW Collection Focused on Elevated Essentials
The brand is built around a monthly capsule model.
Technology
Laverne Cox Says She’s Lost 90 Percent of Her Income Due to Trump’s DEI Rollbacks
Because of the impact on her bank account, the Emmy-nominated trans star said she’s been forced to dip into reserves to stay afloat: “The past year or two, I’ve had to dip into savings and my retirement fund.”
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Lawmakers fight to stop administration dismantling $386M ocean observatory project
Lawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration
Culture
Leonardo Drew Joins Hauser & Wirth for Worldwide Representation
The move brings one of the most sought-after artists of his generation into the orbit of one of the world's largest galleries at a moment when Drew's profile continues to grow.
Technology
Lesley Manville Always Reads Reviews: ‘If You Don’t Like Me Then You Don’t Like Me. I’m Not Gonna Give Up’
When she’s up for a TV role, Lesley Manville doesn’t care which platform the show in question is going out on. “My job is just to go there and deliver a character,” she says, “so whether it’s for the BBC, ITV, Netflix, it doesn’t really make any difference to me.” Not that the star whose […]
Technology
Let Glamour Reign! Eveningwear Gets Into the American Spirit for Resort 2027
The best looks exuded an easy elegance that's long been the John Hancock of this country’s approach to occasion dressing.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Writes New Song for Live-Action ‘Moana,’ Titled ‘Along the Way,’ Featuring Both ‘Moana’ Actresses
Lin-Manuel Miranda has penned a new original song for Disney’s live-action “Moana” “Along The Way” with both “Moana” actresses leading the vocals. The song is performed by Catherine Laga‘aia, who portrays Moana in the upcoming film; Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the demigod Maui; and Auli‘i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated […]
Technology
Linkin Park ignore the noise with triumphant set at Download Festival
Limp Bizkit and Guns N' Roses were the other headliners at this year's metal and rock extravaganza - we went along.
Culture
London’s Jewish Museum Reopens in Temporary Location After Three Years
The program is called Two Rooms and will be housed at JW3, a Jewish community center in Hampstead.
Technology
Long-Awaited Rule Aims To Boost ACA Choices While Embracing Higher Deductibles
The Trump administration finalized a rule that embraces new types of Obamacare coverage, including 30% higher out-of-pocket costs for some plans, and a more novel approach that allows insurers to offer coverage without set networks of doctors and hospitals.
Markets
Louisiana State Senate Confirms Four Leadership Appointments at LDI
The Louisiana State Senate confirmed four of Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple’s key senior staff appointments to their positions during the 2026 Legislative Session. Whitney Greene, who joined the department on March 23, was confirmed as Executive Counsel, where she serves …
Technology
Ludacris Teases New ‘Fast & Furious’ Movie During Kevin Hart-Hosted World Cup Event
The stars helped kick off the Michelob ULTRA Pitchside Club at the Santa Monica Pier as part of festivities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Technology
L’Oréal Expands Global Campaign for World Refill Day
The beauty company’s cross-divisional, multichannel activation mobilizes its entire ecosystem.
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MSF staff abused Sudanese refugees in sex-for-food scandal
Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.
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Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Have Something They Wanna Talk About in ‘Bring Your Love’ Video
Julia Garner also makes a cameo in the clip for the Confessions II single
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Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter & a Surprise Guest Are Queens of the Nightclub in ‘Bring Your Love’ Video
The two pop stars' collaboration arrived in late April ahead of Confessions II .
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Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match
He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.
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Markets cheer U.S.-Iran agreement, but some investors caution deal is yet to be signed
Asian stocks rallied Monday while oil prices tumbled after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a peace deal aimed at ending nearly four months of conflict.
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Marlene Tsuchii Accepts the Artist Advocate Award from Miyu | Global Power Players 2026
Marlene Tsuchii from Creative Artists Agency accepts the Artist Advocate Award from Miyu at Billboard Global Power Players 2026.
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Meet the 'I Am Frankelda' directors mentored by Guillermo del Toro
The culmination of years of tireless work and financial stress for the Ambriz siblings is the breathtaking period fantasy "I Am Frankelda," Mexico's first-ever stop-motion feature, now streaming on Netflix.
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Melania Trump Brings High Fashion to UFC 250 Freedom Fight in Monochromatic Dolce & Gabbana Ensemble
Held on Sunday, the mixed martial arts event was organized in honor of the president's 80th birthday.
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Melanie Martinez Mourns Ex-Boyfriend Oliver Tree: ‘I Know You’re Making the Angels Giggle’
Tree died at the age of 32 in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro.
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Melanie Martinez Pays Tribute to Ex-Boyfriend Oliver Tree: ‘I Know You’re Making the Angels Giggle’
Oliver Tree was among six people killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. He was 32
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Member of Nihilistic Violent Extremist Group “764” Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Offenses
Shawn Krishendat Premsook, 26, of Clermont, Florida, has pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution of child pornography and two counts of possession of child pornography.
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Mexican Citizen Sentenced for Role in Prolific Human Smuggling Organization that Moved Aliens from Central Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
A Mexican national extradited from Mexico was sentenced today to 87 months prison for his role in a smuggling organization that operated for several years at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Mexican president says FIFA should reflect on high World Cup ticket prices
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged FIFA to reconsider the high cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup
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Middle East crisis live: Trump claims ships carrying oil are moving out of strait of Hormuz after US and Iran agree deal
Initial deal expected to be signed on Friday but Israel has ruled out withdrawing from Lebanon Peace deal between US and Iran announced, with strait of Hormuz expected to reopen Explainer: what do we know about the US-Iran peace deal? The agreement between the United States and Iran should allow for the “immediate reopening” of the Strait of Hormuz, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday. “The priority now is its swift and full implementation by all parties,” von der Leyen said about the announced deal. Continue reading...
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Midlife is the perfect time to start trail running – here’s how to get into it
An increasing number of people are finding trail running relatively late in life – and they’re reaping the health benefits Earlier this year, 62-year-old Karla Wagner placed second in the 100-mile division of the Grandmaster Ultras, an Arizona trail-running event designed for 50-and-over runners in the age group known as “grandmaster”. For most of her adult life, Wagner, who is from Lander, Wyoming, avoided running because it triggered her asthma. But when asthma meds improved, she added trail running to her fitness mix and became completely hooked in her early fifties. Continue reading...
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Miss Sixty Teams With Central Saint Martins for Denim Innovation
The London fashion school has signed a five-year partnership with China's Trendy Group, parent company of Miss Sixty, supporting talents redefining the future of denim.
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Monica McNutt reflects on the decades-long wait for a Knicks championship
The city that never sleeps finally saw its dream come true when the New York Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973. Thousands of fans across the five boroughs celebrated wildly after the Knicks pulled off this upset win in the final seconds. William Brangham discussed the historic moment and thrilling series with Monica McNutt, a basketball analyst for ESPN and the MSG Network.
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Most AAPI adults say the US is no longer a great country for immigrants, new poll finds
A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administration’s heightened immigration policies
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Musk’s xAI Accused of Illegally Firing Engineer Who Raised Safety Concerns
A former engineer at Elon Musk’s xAI who now heads a think tank focused on AI safety filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired from the SpaceX subsidiary for raising concerns about the risks artificial intelligence poses to humanity. Devin …
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My favorite Qi2 power bank is cheaper than ever for Verge readers
I recently published a buying guide on the best Qi2 power banks. Out of seven feature-packed batteries, I really dug the Baseus AM52 10,000mAh power bank that has a built-in USB-C cable. It’s fast at Qi2.2 wireless charging for iPhones, and it’s quick with wired charging, too. And now, it’s an unbeatable value thanks to […] The AM52 can charge devices via Qi2.2 and USB-C simultaneously. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge I recently published a buying guide on the best Qi2 power banks . Out of seven feature-packed batteries, I really dug the Baseus AM52 10,000mAh power bank that has a built-in USB-C cable. It’s fast at Qi2.2 wireless charging for iPhones, and it’s quick with wired charging, too. And now, it’s an unbeatable value thanks to a new exclusive deal. Verge readers can use the offer code THEVERGECODE at Amazon to get one for $42.99 (usually $20 more for Prime members, or
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NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Available for Prelaunch Virtual Interviews
NASA astronaut Anil Menon will be available for limited media interviews beginning at 9 a.m. EDT Monday, June 22, to discuss his upcoming mission to the International Space Station as part of Expeditions 74/75. The virtual interviews will take place from the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, and will stream live on […]
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from New Jersey Students
Students in New Jersey will hear from NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir as they answer prerecorded STEM questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 12:05 p.m. EDT, Thursday, June 18, and will stream live on the agency’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel. This event is hosted by Newton Public Schools […]
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NASA’s Chandra Finds Unexpected Fireworks in Aftermath of Stellar Explosions
The aftermath of a supernova, a stellar explosion, is usually a slowly fading cloud of hot gas. So when astronomers pointed NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory at the nearby galaxy Messier 83 (M83), they did not expect to find a population of supernova remnants, or the debris from these explosions, showing dramatic changes in their brightness. […]
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NASA’s SpaceX CRS-34 Dragon Returns Packed with Space Station Science
Scientists await a big splash in the Pacific Ocean as one of the most research-packed Dragon spacecraft to date returns, completing the 34th SpaceX commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station for NASA. Biological and materials samples, along with tested hardware, are heading back to research teams on Earth for further analysis, advancing NASA’s […]
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New AI Content Coalition from Netflix Alum Victoria Furniss Launches With Disney, New York Times and Adobe on Board
Former Netflix and Warner Bros. executive Victoria Furniss has launched the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media, a new AI-focused content coalition dedicated to supporting “responsible and sustainable AI innovation and the importance of human creativity.” The initial members of the coalition, announced Monday, include Disney, the New York Times, Adobe, Condé […]
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New York Knicks to Be Featured in Special Episode of ‘Tonight Show’
Fallon, a Knicks superfan, will welcome NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, among other guests.
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New attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.
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New book explores America's history of celebrating freedom while excluding millions
The United States is preparing to mark 250 years since its founding, a milestone often framed as a celebration of democracy, freedom and national promise. But Eddie Glaude Jr. argues that America's anniversaries have always been shadowed by a deeper contradiction. Geoff Bennett sat down with Glaude to discuss his new book, "America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries."
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News Wrap: Newsom says Trump ordering DOJ to investigate him and wife
In our news wrap Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is using the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, the U.S. military says a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff in California's Mojave Desert and the British government announced a sweeping social media ban today for teenagers under 16.
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Newsom says he’s on Trump’s ‘hit list’ as Justice Department interviews governor’s friends
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Trump administration appears to be investigating him and his wife, a step that the Democrat said is meant to intimidate him as he considers a run for president.
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Nicki Minaj Wishes Donald Trump a Happy 80th Birthday With AI-Generated Photos Featuring Elon Musk & Sydney Sweeney
The rapper hasn't been shy about her MAGA fandom.
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Nike Unlocks NYC Air Force 1 Customization to Celebrate Knicks Championship
Styles feature NYC embroidery and a multitude of blue and orange color combo options.
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No Joy Announces Big Life, Big Leaf EP, Shares Title Track
Jasamine White-Gluz reunited with Fire-Toolz’s Angel Marcloid for the companion to last year’s Bugland
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Noah Hawley’s 26 Keys Names Mia Ammer as EVP of Marketing and Public Relations (EXCLUSIVE)
“Fargo” and “Alien: Earth” creator Noah Hawley’s production company 26 Keys has named industry veteran Mia Ammer to a top strategic role. Ammer, who has worked expansively across the Hollywood studios and at major firms, has been named executive vice president of marketing and public relations at Hawley’s shop. She starts today, and will report […]
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Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in jail.
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Nvidia plans to raise at least $20 billion in its first debt sale since start of AI boom
Nvidia is set to raise capital in a debt sale for the first time since 2021, when the chipmaker was a fraction of its current size.
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Obama says 'doubtful' that any Iran deal will be different than past
Obama weighed in on the Trump administration's handling of Iran in an interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts.
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Officials in Brazil investigate helicopter crash that killed 6
Officials in Brazil were inspecting the site of a Sunday's fatal helicopter crash
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Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
Pakistan announced that the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz
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Oil prices decline after U.S.-Iran agree to framework of peace deal
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude fell after officials agreed to a 60-day ceasefire while final arrangements are being negotiated.
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Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
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Oliver Tree, “Miss You” and “Life Goes On” Singer, Dies at 32
He was one of six people who died in a helicopter crash in Brazil this morning
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Olivia Rodrigo's emotional L.A. pop-up celebrating her album was nothing short of a fantasy
Ahead of the release of 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' Olivia Rodrigo partnered with American Express to re-create the set of her music video 'The Cure' in a pop-up for fans.
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Only one Dan Sullivan can run in Alaska's primary election, official says
Two men named Dan Sullivan have vied to be Alaska's next Republican senator.
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OnlyFans 'agents' control and threaten creators while taking half their earnings, BBC finds
Dozens of women on OnlyFans describe being exploited by managers who promised to help maximise profits.
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OpenAI Under Investigation by Group of State Attorneys General, Source Says
A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has opened a sweeping investigation into OpenAI, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. The ChatGPT maker was served on Friday with a subpoena seeking documents related to a wide range …
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Opinion: In many South Asian American families, a child’s autism diagnosis is a secret
“In South Asian households, a child's disability triggers a specific kind of family crisis,” writes child and adolescent psychiatrist Ritu Goel.
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Opinion: I’m a pediatrician. I want to prescribe the right AI to my patients
AI for children requires “randomized controlled trials measuring real developmental outcomes, not engagement metrics,” writes Dua Hassan.
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Options traders are bracing for a very busy week, with June ‘triple witching’ and launch of SpaceX contracts on deck
Options traders are bracing for what could be a very busy few days as a number of potentially market-moving developments are being crammed into a shortened four-day trading week.
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Otherworldly music albums feature space weather data
A science-art team uses research data to make music featuring sounds of Antarctica and outer space
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Over 3 months later: Donald Trump’s Iran war continues to drain American wallets
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Owners of Dominican club where 236 died in collapse to stand trial
The sibling owners of a Santo Domingo nightclub will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter after a roof collapse killed 236 people
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Pakistani military aircraft crashes during training flight, killing 2 pilots
Authorities say a Pakistani Air Force plane has crashed during a routine training mission in an open area near the northwestern city of Mardan, killing both pilots
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Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules
The Home Office had challenged a High Court ruling that the group's proscription should be quashed.
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Penélope Cruz’s ‘Boyfriend Bob’ is Super Short—And Honey Blonde
“The Invite” actor debuted a new shoulder-grazing cut by hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.
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People in China are watching the World Cup differently this time
A 12-hour-plus time difference and various streaming options are influencing how people in China watch the World Cup.
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Philippe Stern, Patek Philippe’s Honorary President, Dies at 88
He guided the company through the quartz crisis of the 1970s and was a staunch believer in high-end mechanical watchmaking.
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Photographer Don McCullin to focus on Vietnam for his final book
Exclusive: The work will feature some of the photographer’s most powerful images from his 70-year career After more than seven decades of covering conflicts around the world, Don McCullin will return to Vietnam and his best-known images for his final book. The photographer, who got his start aged 23 when his image of a gang in Finsbury Park was published in the Observer, has decided to revisit the war and his 12-day stint with US marines during the battle of Hue in 1968. Continue reading...
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Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker
Iran's striker Mehdi Taremi said the country's political predicament "undermines the joy of the World Cup".
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Pumice Rafts Encroach on Admiralty Islands
Buoyant volcanic rock fragments from an underwater eruption drifted across the Bismarck Sea and choked island coasts.
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Quavo Lawsuit Over Ferrari Sculpture in ‘Trappa Rappa’ Promo Video Dropped by Artist
Sculptor Daniel Arsham is no longer suing the former Migos rapper for featuring his work in a video on Instagram and TikTok in 2024.
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Quiz: Name these top nations' leading scorers
We want you to name the leading scorer from each of the top 20 countries according to Fifa's global rankings.
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RFK Jr under fire for ‘bullying’ letter to scientific journal
Health advocates criticized Kennedy’s move demanding answers from journal that removed ‘flawed’ vaccine study Robert F Kennedy Jr , the US health secretary, is demanding answers from a medical journal that recently removed a paper suggesting a link between vaccines and infant death, saying their decision was “of great interest to me”. Public health advocates immediately criticized the move, and said Kennedy appeared to be trying to intimidate and influence the journal’s editorial process. The journal Toxicology Reports had removed the paper this spring after editors determined it was so seriously flawed it could harm patients and pose a risk to public health. Continue reading...
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Rachel Newman Accepts the Impact Award From Mino | Global Power Players 2026
Rachel Newman from Apple Music accepts the Impact Award from Mino at Billboard Global Power Players 2026.
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Rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' with spelling mistakes is up for auction
A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel "Wuthering Heights" is up for auction for the first time in over a century
Culture
Refillable Packaging: What Happened to Refillable Beauty?
Refillable packaging was all the rage in beauty a few years ago, but low customer adoption slowed the sector. These companies want to change that.
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Republican divides and strange alliances emerge ahead of Georgia runoff
Republican divisions are on full display in the closing hours of primary runoffs for U.S. Senate and governor
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Right now, we could be living through a hantavirus disaster. The world avoided that, and this is why | Devi Sridhar
As the isolation period comes to an end for those caught up in the outbreak on a cruise ship, let’s celebrate a good news story passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship where the hantavirus outbreak first occurred finished their isolation periods this past Sunday. This is a public health success story worth celebrating, because so many worse results were possible. We heard so much about what went wrong during Covid and the various systems that failed, so it’s good to recognise when things go right – even if you won’t hear about it in the evening news. There were 147 passengers and crew, and on 4 May seven cases of respiratory illness on board were identified as the Andes strain of hantavirus, which has been known to spread from human to human. This was already an extremely unlucky outcome – hantavirus is deadly, with death rates approaching 30% based on recent research, but most strain
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Rio Uribe’s Second Act
The founder of Gypsy Sport has relaunched under a new name and with a new outlook.
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Roblox exec says ticking a box for age verification is ‘not enough anymore’
Roblox's vice president of safety product policy, Eliza Jacobs, told NBC News that Roblox is "optimistic" that its new facial age estimation tech will "continue to get better," saying, "Ticking a box to say you're 13 or older, it's not enough anymore." NBC invited a group of kids to try out Roblox's new video selfie […] Roblox's vice president of safety product policy, Eliza Jacobs, told NBC News that Roblox is "optimistic" that its new facial age estimation tech will "continue to get better," saying, "Ticking a box to say you're 13 or older, it's not enough anymore." NBC invited a group of kids to try out Roblox's new video selfie age check process, but they weren't able to get around it with a fake mustache. Jacobs claims Roblox's facial age estimates can typically land "within 1.4 years of a child's exact age." Roblox announced plans in April to begin using its video selfie age
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Rocket Lab’s stock rebounds, as one analyst says the SpaceX-fueled selloff was misguided
There’s been much debate over whether SpaceX’s public debut would lift other space stocks or suck up investors’ attention.
Technology
Roku’s sale to Fox for $22 billion raises a big question
Roku’s stock is rallying to a four-year high after agreeing to be bought by Fox in a deal valued at $22 billion.
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Russia launches 'barbaric' attack on Kyiv, officials say, damaging famous cathedral
Russian drones and missiles targeted Kyiv in a major attack on Sunday night, Ukrainian officials said.
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Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.
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Russian strikes kill 11 and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.
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Rwanda opposition leader Ingabire says she's physically unfit for trial
Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire's trial on charges of plotting unrest against the government has been postponed for a day
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STAT+: A key European clinical trial registry lacks complete and timely results, an analysis finds
A new analysis found that results for less than half of the clinical studies registered in a key European database were reported within the required time frame.
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STAT+: Amid confusion over Pfizer’s emergency penicillin program, newborn is diagnosed with preventable syphilis
Congenital syphilis should be preventable. An Arizona case shows how drug shortages and procedural hurdles are fueling a growing public health crisis.
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STAT+: FDA approves Colorado’s plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada
The FDA said it will allow Colorado to import certain prescription drugs from Canada in an effort to bring prices down for residents.
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STAT+: Lilly’s Ajax acquisition may have been worth it
A syphilis drug shortage, Sanofi's diabetes drug approval, and more biotech news from The Readout
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STAT+: One California politician’s unexpected crusade against ultra-processed food
Jesse Gabriel "has passed more food policy in three years than most legislators enact in their entire careers," says one supporter.
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Pfizer’s emergency penicillin program, a Sanofi diabetes drug, and more
Pfizer hasn't complied with a request to donate emergency penicillin to state health agencies as a backstop to prevent congenital syphilis
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STAT+: Trump’s obesity drug plan creates a temporary Medicare program that may be hard to end
After July 1, Medicare will offer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50. It's supposed to be temporary, but chances are it won't be.
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STAT+: Where ‘democracy met science,’ 50 years ago
State Medicaid crackdowns strain home care, WHO leader on Ebola outbreak, and more health news
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San Francisco’s Patchwork Streets
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this picture of downtown San Francisco and nearby communities on May 27, 2026. The image captures two of the region’s iconic bridges. The Golden Gate Bridge connects the northern San Francisco Peninsula with Marin County to the north, while the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge spans the bay toward […]
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Saul Rubinek Joins Theo James in Gangster Thriller ‘The Bookie & The Bruiser’ (Exclusive)
S. Craig Zahler‘s indie crime drama also stars Vince Vaughn and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
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Sea turtles Loggerhead Turtle escaping a net equipped with turtle exclusion device (TED) (Image credit: NOAA) Download Image June 15, 2026 Sea turtles breathe air, like all reptiles, and have streamlined bodies with large flippers. They are well adapted to life in the ocean and inhabit tropical and subtropical ocean waters around the world. Of the seven species of sea turtles, six are found in U.S. waters; these include the green, hawksbill, Kemp's ridley, leatherback, loggerhead, and olive ridley. Education 0 Off
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Sean Combs Wins Bid to Dismiss Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit
Richard’s lawyer said they will refile the heart of the Danity Kane singer’s case in New York state court
California
Sean Strickland escorted out of UFC event near White House. Police say his presence caused 'disorder'
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted from a viewing event near the White House on Sunday. U.S. Park Police says his 'unplanned presence' resulted in 'disorder.'
Technology
Second firefighter dies from injuries at Maine lumber mill fire and explosion
A second firefighter has died from injuries suffered while fighting a fire and explosion at a Maine lumber mill last month
Technology
Sen. Warren asks Trump if administration plans to raise Social Security retirement age
In a new letter to President Donald Trump, Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., asks what the administration's plans are for Social Security reform.
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Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules
A top Alaska election official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state's primary ballot in August.
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Seth Rogen says he hasn't spoken to James Franco and doesn't plan to work with him
After James Franco was accused of sexual exploitation by several women in 2018, a once-close friend and fellow actor, Seth Rogen, said he had no plans to work with him again.
Technology
Shakira Dances With Tigers & Debuts ‘Dai Dai’ at 2026 U.S. Tour Kick-Off: Best Photos
Welcome back, Shak!
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Shanghai Film Festival Bets Big on Asia’s Next Generation
"Talent development has become one of our defining strengths," says SIFF managing director Chen Guo, as first-time director Keane T.K. Wong's 'Afterpiece' opens the event.
California
Should Knicks superfan Spike Lee get a championship ring? These celebrities say yes
Spike Lee is the New York Knicks' most famous and visible fan. Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Hart are among those who think the decades-long courtside staple deserves an NBA championship ring.
Science
Should we ban social media for under-16s? – podcast
The UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, has announced a social media ban for under-16s, as part of an online safety drive that aims to go even further than the world’s first ban, introduced by Australia last year. Many parents have welcomed the proposals, but scientists have pointed to the lack of strong evidence for the efficacy of bans, and some campaigners have argued that the proposal allows social media companies to avoid making meaningful changes on their platforms. Ian Sample is joined by co-host Madeleine Finlay to explore what the evidence indicates about the harms of social media and the impact of banning it outright Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...
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Skechers Lends Its Comfort Shoe Technology to Serta Mattresses in Surprising New Partnership
The full offering will be unveiled at the Las Vegas Furniture Market in July.
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Skechers Shouts Out OG Anunoby’s Shoes In Knicks Win: ‘They Said It Couldn’t Be Done’
The Knicks forward was spotted throughout the NBA finals series wearing basketball shoes from the popular mall brand.
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Skydio CEO Adam Bry on why Silicon Valley shouldn’t draw red lines for drone use
Today, I’m talking with Adam Bry, who is CEO of Skydio, the leading US maker of autonomous drones. Before we recorded this episode, I actually got to remotely operate one of Skydio’s drones in the Bay Area from Adam’s laptop in our podcast studio in New York and fly an indoor drone around our office. […] Today, I’m talking with Adam Bry, who is CEO of Skydio, the leading US maker of autonomous drones. Before we recorded this episode, I actually got to remotely operate one of Skydio’s drones in the Bay Area from Adam’s laptop in our podcast studio in New York and fly an indoor drone around our office. You can check out the full video of that on our YouTube channel . Beyond flying drones around the country, Adam and I talked about why Skydio is so focused on the enterprise market — I asked him a lot about working with police and military, but you’ll hear him say a lot of Skydio’s cus
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Smashing Pumpkins, Chris Stapleton to Perform America’s Block Party Benefit Concert
Proceeds after fees from tickets for the Fourth of July event in Los Angeles will benefit Feeding America
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Social Security gave me conflicting answers about my cheating ex-husband’s record. What should I do?
“I was married to my former husband for 23 years. After repeated instances of infidelity, we divorced.”
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Social Security’s woes are well known, but Medicare is also facing a fiscal crisis — in just 7 years
Medicare Part A, which pays for inpatient hospital stays, would see an 11% payment cut.
Global
Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.
Global
Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under-16s in UK
Meta, YouTube and Snapchat say ban, which would stop children using their platforms, will drive them to ‘less safe services’ UK politics live – latest updates How will the ban work? UK parents: how do you feel about the ban? Britain’s plans to ban social media for under-16s will push teenagers towards more harmful platforms, the world’s biggest technology companies have said as ministers push to enact the new restrictions by next spring. Meta, YouTube and Snapchat have all criticised the ban, which was announced by Keir Starmer on Monday and would stop younger teenagers from using their services. Continue reading...
Culture
Social media platforms spread hate music in India despite policy violations, new report says
The report, "Profiting From Hate Music," documents what researchers describe as the first comprehensive mapping of hate music across India's digital landscape.
Technology
Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake
The use of advanced sonar to catch fish has some anglers divided about the point of heading out onto the lake
Global
Some of the skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers
Authorities say the pilot and all 11 passengers died in the crash Sunday in Butler, Missouri.
Technology
Son of Norway's crown princess has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape
Son of Norway's crown princess has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape
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Son of Norway’s crown princess convicted of rape and sentenced to four years in prison
Marius Borg Høiby found guilty of two counts of rape, one count of domestic violence and other crimes Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s crown princess, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of several offences, including two counts of rape. He was also sentenced to a two-year restraining order against one of his victims. The verdict was handed down by the Oslo district court on Monday morning, nearly three months since Høiby’s closely watched six-week trial. Continue reading...
Technology
SoulCycle Returns to the Hamptons for Third Annual Wellness Weekend
From June 26 to 28, the weekend will see a series of classes, activations and experiences.
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South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at 91 after a brief illness
Family members say renowned South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at age 91
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South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.
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South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91
The accomplished musician, who recorded over 70 albums in his career, died peacefully in Germany after a short illness The South African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91. His family announced his death in a statement released on Monday. Continue reading...
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South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash
The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
Technology
SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought
The company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought.
Technology
SpaceX stock jumps 20% in first full day of trading after record debut
SpaceX is valued at over $2 trillion after its stock rallied on the first day of trading last week.
Technology
SpaceX’s stock jumps as the company reveals its IPO has raised another $10.7 billion
Underwriters on the already record-breaking IPO exercised the option to buy another 83 million shares.
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Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live
As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight
Culture
Spielberg’s Disclosure Day opens strongly at box office as Obsession, Backrooms – and Michael – smash records
UFO thriller is on track to become director’s best performing original title in the US, taking just shy of $100m in global revenue after opening weekend Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg’s thriller in which it is revealed the US has been experimenting on UFOs for almost 80 years, is on track to become his best performing original title in the US. The film, which opened in 77 territories, took $44m (£32.7m) domestically over the three-day weekend for a global total of about $92.9m (£69.4m) with $7.6m (£5.6m) of that from the UK and Ireland. Continue reading...
Technology
Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row
Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training
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Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after row
Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training
Technology
Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps
Technology
Starmer says he hopes social media ban for under-16s will come into force next spring – UK politics live
Prime minister announces ban, saying social media is making children unhappy and unsafe Social media to be banned in UK for under-16s, Starmer announces UK parents: how do you feel about the under-16s social media ban? Starmer acknowledges some teenagers will get round these restrictons. But that does not make the rules pointless, he says. Will it mean that no child ever looks at social media again? No. But look, this might shock you, but it doesn’t shock parents of teenagers; they get around other laws too. Some technology companies want us to think that social media is unchangeable, part of an almost natural order. But we have to resist that kind of learned helplessness. We have agency, we can change it, and we will. Continue reading...
Science
Starwatch: Sliver of moon and bright Venus create delightful twilight conjunction
Three-day-old moon will be about its own width away from luminous planet in constellation of Cancer A silver sliver of moon joins the bright beacon of Venus this week for a delightful twilight conjunction. The moon will be just over three days old and only 11% of its visible surface will be illuminated. Venus will be burning brightly and less than a moon’s width away from our natural satellite. The pair will be situated in the constellation of Cancer, the crab. The chart shows the view looking west from London at 21.45 BST on 17 June 2026. From the UK, the pairing will be low in the sky, so choose the clearest western horizon you can find. Continue reading...
Technology
Substack Unveils Sponsorship Program Teaming Advertisers With Newsletter Authors
Substack wants to simplify the search for sponsorship revenue for its thousands of newsletter writers. The platform on Monday said it debut a new stage of its native sponsorships program that gives individual creators to strike up partnerships with advertisers such as Yahoo Scout, Whatnot, Granola, Balenciaga, T-Mobile, Polymarket, and Uber. Specific terms of these […]
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Supreme Court Nixes Challenge to New York Law Allowing Suits Against Gun Industry
The U.S. Supreme Court turned away on Monday a gun industry challenge to a New York law that permits lawsuits against gun makers, wholesalers and dealers for endangering people’s safety through sales of firearms and ammunition. The justices declined to …
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Supreme Court will decide if 'criminal aliens' can be held indefinitely while they fight deportation
The case could give the administration more power to arrest and hold immigrants, including green card holders, who have criminal records.
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Supreme Court will decide whether criminal cases must have 12 jurors in Florida case
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether states can use juries made up of only six people in criminal cases, instead of the usual 12
Global
Sweden v Tunisia: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/3am BST/10pm EDT/12pm AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan This evening’s match is taking place at the impressive Estadio BBVA, known for the duration of the World Cup as Monterrey Stadium. The 53,000 capacity arena is nicknamed the Steel Giant, and was opened in 2015. It is famed for its view of Cerro de la Silla, a nearby mountain with a highest peak of almost 6,000 feet. The steep stands and proximity of seating to the pitch will help the atmosphere. Continue reading...
Technology
Syrian sentenced to 26 years in prison by Dutch court for crimes against humanity
A Dutch court has convicted a Syrian man of crimes against humanity, sentencing him to 26 years in prison for torturing and raping opponents of former President Bashar Assad in 2013-14
Markets
Target taps designer Isaac Mizrahi for new role as creative director at large
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget
Technology
Taylor Swift Is ‘Love Struck’ With Aquazzura Sandals for Broadway Date Night With Travis Kelce
The brand's Love Struck sandal style features slender crystal-embellished straps.
Culture
Taylor Swift’s ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
The superstar scores her 15th Hot 100 No. 1 with her new Toy Story 5 single.
Global
Teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.
Technology
Tech Update: Willis Unveils Tool to Help RMs Respond to Climate-Related Property Risks
Willis, a WTW business, unveiled a new version of its Climate Diagnostic model to help risk managers better understand and respond to climate‑driven volatility affecting property insurance markets. Embedded within WTW’s Risk IQ platform, Climate Diagnostic is a climate risk …
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Tent Collapses at Virginia Church Celebration, Killing 1 and Injuring 22
A large tent collapsed during a Virginia church’s 20th anniversary celebration on Friday evening, killing one person and injuring nearly two dozen others, officials said. Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds tore through Moneta, a small community about 124 miles …
Technology
The 17 Summer Hair-Color Trends That Will Flood Your Social Feeds
What summer hair colors will be trending as the temperatures rise? Here, experts break down the 17 best shades you’ll want to consider for your next dye job.
Technology
The 700-year-old St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague inaugurates a new organ
Prague’s St. Vitus Cathedral has a new organ, giving the 700-year-old building a proper instrument for services and concerts
Culture
The Abortion That Made Me a Parent
We’d spent months envisioning our two sons driving us mad with their love and chaos. But we also needed to be good parents, parents who protect their children. And the child we could protect, in that moment, was Seamus.
California
The Board of Equalization has little power. Campaign donors still spent millions on it
Current state lawmakers dominated fundraising in races for California's little-known Board of Equalization, drawing heavily from interests with business before the Legislature.
Technology
The Chancery Rosewood, UAL Hand Out Inaugural Creative Transformation Awards
Veepra Mishra, Justina Alexandroff, and Jianing Ding were selected from 20 finalists whose work responds to the theme of transformation.
Technology
The Iran deal came just in time as Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits lowest level since 1983
Oil executives have warned that global inventories are rapidly depleting due to the supply disruption triggered by the Iran war.
Culture
The New York Artist Embroidering Knicks Merch on the Street
"I've never seen anything happening in the streets like I did last night," says Ramell-Correen "Cheeks" Frederick of embroidering Knicks merch after the team’s big win on Saturday.
Culture
The Next Generation of Wedding Tents
Today, wedding tents can go far beyond the classic rental. Here, we dig into the world of custom wedding tents and structures.
Technology
The North Atlantic’s ‘cold blob’ may signal a major current’s decline
A cold blob of water in the North Atlantic points to a weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, researchers report.
Culture
The Toymaker’s Key review – steampunk sci-fi animation is eclectic if overwrought
Produced by a very small team, this fantasy adventure story, though chaotic and derivative, hints at what future tech-savvy creators could produce beyond studio constraints This independently made British fantasy-sci-fi animated feature is described by its makers as a “motion comic film” and seems to be, judging by its end credits, the work of little more than a dozen people, six of whom worked on the song that plays over the aforementioned credits. The script is painfully derivative, an unholy alchemical amalgam that features chiselled-cheeked heroes, duplicitous helpers with parti-coloured hair, purple-skinned butterfly people whose females have perfect nipple-less breasts, a sprinkling of Metropolis-like robot workers, and a generous dash of steampunk futurism strained through the sieve of Japanese anime. The animation itself is decidedly odd, a no-less eclectic mix of animatics, limi
Technology
The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing
Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content
Technology
The Verge’s Father’s Day 2026 gift guide
With Father's Day on the horizon, happening June 21st, it's time to start thinking about what kind of gifts you want to buy for the fathers you care about. You know your dad best - he may be a man of simple pleasures who wants nothing more than to share a meal or drinks with […] With Father's Day on the horizon, happening June 21st, it's time to start thinking about what kind of gifts you want to buy for the fathers you care about. You know your dad best - he may be a man of simple pleasures who wants nothing more than to share a meal or drinks with his loved ones. Or, he might have… extremely specific preferences and expectations of how his big day should go. Of the many dads and dad-knowers polled at The Verge for this here gift guide, we think we have all of the bases covered, no matter your budget. We focused specifically on items that will delight your dad and make their life
Technology
The best early Amazon Prime Day deals so far
Amazon’s earlier-than-usual Prime Day doesn’t begin until June 23rd, but there are several even earlier deals on must-have products that you can check out right now. To name some examples, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are selling at their cheapest-ever price. Also, you can grab Ring’s latest battery-powered doorbell for $60 off and it includes a […] The products pictured here aren’t on sale, but we certainly hope they will be soon. | Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge Amazon’s earlier-than-usual Prime Day doesn’t begin until June 23rd, but there are several even earlier deals on must-have products that you can check out right now. To name some examples, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are selling at their cheapest-ever price. Also, you can grab Ring’s latest battery-powered doorbell for $60 off and it includes a free Indoor Cam Plus with purchase. While the pre-Prime Day deals are looking good so far,
Markets
The chip-stock rally is back in full force — thanks to two big geopolitical developments
Iran peace prospects are spurring gains for riskier stocks, and Anthropic’s battle with the U.S. government could prompt a broadening of the AI buildout.
Technology
The man who bought Diane Keaton’s nail clippers also owns Whoopi Goldberg’s teapot: ‘It will have her fingerprints on it’
Exclusive: The recent auction of the star’s belongings included designer outfits and her iconic bowler hats, but a box of assorted pins proved more tempting for one collector Gustavo Egusquiza knew as soon as he opened the auction catalogue. “I saw them, and I knew I wanted them,” he says of Diane Keaton’s nail clippers. “It was something that she would have used every day, so it was a tiny piece of Diane’s life. It is objects like this that reveal the intimate parts of a person’s real life.” Egusquiza, a travel journalist and consultant from Bilbao, Spain, admits to being a little celebrity obsessed and is building up a collection of memorabilia that includes Whoopi Goldberg’s teapot and statuette from Larry King’s office. Continue reading...
Science
They’re Uninsured After Obamacare Became Too Costly. And They’re Far From Alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Technology
This 1976 University Experiment Spun Up the U.S. Wind Industry
A half century ago, a scrappy crew at the University of Massachusetts Amherst erected a wind turbine on Orchard Hill, the highest point on campus. It was a frugal production, cobbled together from the rear axle of a Ford truck, a donated generator and microcontroller, a steam pipe, and various handcrafted steel and fiberglass parts, including its 4.5-meter blades. The team of UMass engineering grad students, faculty advisors, and one precocious undergrad built it to prove that wind energy could keep rural homes toasty in New England’s frigid winters, as a way of trimming U.S. oil dependence—a national imperative in the aftermath of the 1973–1974 energy crisis. To illustrate the point, they also assembled a modular home there on Orchard Hill, and outfitted it with heaters that would be powered by the turbine. In 1975 and 1976, a crew from the University of Massachusetts Amherst designed a
Culture
This Bottle of Rare Japanese Whisky Sold for a Record-Setting $1 M. in Hong Kong
The Yamazaki 50 Year Old was created exclusively for a private Japanese club.
Culture
This Grande Dame Hotel in the Hills of Florence Has Reopened With a Radiant New Look
Belmond’s Villa San Michele has opened its doors again after an 18-month top-to-toe refurbishment—and it’s never looked better.
Culture
This MasterClass Father’s Day Deal Lets You Take Online Courses From Questlove, Usher and Others for Half Off
If you're looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift, all Masterclass plans (including gift subscriptions) are 50% off for a limited time.
Culture
This Sag Harbor Spot Wants to Be a Destination for Vacationers and Locals Alike
When Faraway Sag Harbor opened in June after seven months of renovations to the historic Baron’s Cove, they aimed to show residents that they only want to add to the storied property’s legacy.
California
This startup was supposed to revolutionize California's wine industry: 'It totally failed'
Monarch Tractor, a startup founded in 2018 with promises of saving farmers time and money, collapsed after customers reported its tractor could not operate autonomously.
Technology
Thordur Palsson Tapped to Direct ‘Dead by Daylight’ Film Adaptation
The movie is based on Behaviour Interactive’s hit horror video game of the same name.
Markets
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana Leave Residents Grappling With Damage
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana were grappling with the damage to their homes and neighborhoods on Friday, after the strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago and left trails of destruction. Cleanup efforts were …
Technology
Trump administration urged to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models
A group of cybersecurity executives and experts is asking the Trump administration to lift its directive preventing the use of Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models by foreign nationals, saying the move could help U.S. adversaries more than...
Global
Trump and thousands of others watch UFC fight on White House lawn
Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.
Global
Trump arrives in France for 1st G7 summit since US-Iran war began
Held in Évian-les-Bains, France from June 15-17, this will be the president’s fifth time physically attending the conference, and comes amid heightened global turmoil.
Global
Trump declares US-Iran peace deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders battle to tie up loose ends
US president says strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but questions remain over waterway fees and Israeli breaches of ceasefire in Lebanon Tallying the global cost of the US-Israel war against Iran Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump has declared that the strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” from Friday, as western leaders gathering at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains battled to prevent the fragile US deal with Iran from almost immediately unravelling. “The deal’s all signed. And the strait is already partially opened,” Trump said as he arrived at the summit in France, but Israeli breaches of the ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran’s claims about its right to charge fees in the crucial waterway revealed the agreement’s many loose ends . Continue reading...
Technology
Trump hails Iran deal as G7 summit begins in Europe
The United States and Iran appear closer to extending their shaky ceasefire after both sides electronically signed a memorandum that aims to end the war. But key questions remain ahead of its official signing later this week. The deal was center stage in France on Monday, where President Trump joined other world leaders for the G7 summit. Liz Landers reports.
Technology
Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
Technology
Trump says France must scrap tech 'sales tax' or face 100% wine tariffs: NY Post
President Donald Trump issued the threat ahead of this week's G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France.
Technology
Trump trusts Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. It matters for more than interest rates
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is expected to hold interest rates steady this week, but President Donald Trump’s trust gives him room to pursue longer-term changes.
California
Trump wants to put a $75m coal terminal in this liberal California city. Residents aren’t having it
Residents of West Oakland, which suffers from toxic waste and high pollution rates, rally against a coal export facility West Oakland, a California neighborhood known for its rich history of Black activism from the Pullman Porters’ union to the Black Panthers, might not seem like the site of the country’s next great coal project. But that’s exactly what the Trump administration is pushing for – with the injection of $75m to build a sprawling coal export terminal in the nearby port of Oakland . Continue reading...
News
Trump's track record of insults and awkward moments with the G7 leaders he's meeting in France
President Donald Trump is heading to France for the Group of Seven summit
Technology
Trump’s Anthropic shutdown just made the case for non-American AI
At Washington's request, Anthropic suddenly took its newest and most powerful AI models offline over the weekend. The American company said it had little choice after the White House demanded it block access for all foreign nationals, including its own employees. Abroad, the incident offered a sobering reminder that the US not only dominates frontier […] At Washington's request, Anthropic suddenly took its newest and most powerful AI models offline over the weekend. The American company said it had little choice after the White House demanded it block access for all foreign nationals, including its own employees. Abroad, the incident offered a sobering reminder that the US not only dominates frontier AI - its government also wields power over who gets to use it. The Trump administration's action was swift, sweeping, and imposed with little warning or explanation. The unprecedented
Global
Trump’s White House UFC fights marred by ugly Michelle Obama smear
Trump brings UFC to White House for 80th birthday Gaethje stuns unbeaten Topuria for lightweight title Josh Hokit targets former First Lady after TKO win For most of its 250-year history, the White House South Lawn has been reserved for state dinners, diplomatic ceremonies, Easter egg rolls, turkey pardons and carefully choreographed displays of presidential power. On Sunday night it hosted cage fights. Continue reading...
California
Tugboat in California Closes $3M Seed Round to Expand Claims Support
Tugboat, a consumer insurance platform that helps homeowners with property damage and insurance claims, announced an oversubscribed $3 million in seed funding to scale its platform and offer expanded claim support for homeowners. The round was led by ResilienceVC with …
Culture
Tunnels From Henry VIII’s Palace of Beaulieu Found Beneath an English Boarding School
Workers repairing a ditch uncovered a tunnel entrance, along with Tudor-era artifacts
Technology
U.K. to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
The U.K. is moving ahead with a social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday. If passed in parliament, the ban will go into effect by spring 2027. The platforms to be banned for under-16s include Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. WhatsApp and Signal will not be […]
Technology
U.K. to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, AI “Romantic Companion” Chatbots for Under-18s
“Children will be given back their childhoods," with "less time for scrolling and more time for play," Keir Starmer's government promises in taking a page from the Australian playbook.
California
U.S. Department of Commerce allocates $123.6M in fishery disaster funding to Alaska, Oregon, California and Squaxin Island Tribe
U.S. Department of Commerce allocates $123.6M in fishery disaster funding to Alaska, Oregon, California and Squaxin Island Tribe June 17, 2026 The Status of Stocks report provides an annual update on the status of U.S. marine fisheries. Working waterfronts such as this one in Sitka, Alaska are home to commercial fishing vessels. (Image credit: NOAA) Download Image Today, NOAA announced the allocation of $123.6 million in fishery resource disaster funding, appropriated by Congress in the American Relief Act, 2025 . The funding will address fishery resource disasters that occurred in Oregon, California, the Squaxin Island tribe, and multiple Alaska fisheries between 2019 and 2023. “Fishery resource disasters have devastating effects on local communities and our economy,” said Neil Jacobs, Ph.D, NOAA administrator. “This disaster funding provides much needed assistance to our fishing
Technology
U.S. and Iran reach deal to end the Mideast war, with agreement set to be signed Friday
The deal follows weeks of mixed messaging from both Washington and Tehran on the trajectory of the conflict.
Technology
U.S. crude drops below $80 for the first time since March as Iran deal is set to open Hormuz Strait
"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," Trump said in a Truth Social post.
Global
U.S.-Iran deal a 'strategic defeat' for Israel, Middle East expert says
Where does the Iran deal leave U.S.- Israeli relations and the relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu? William Brangham discussed that with Aaron David Miller. He's served in both Democratic and Republican administrations and is now at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Technology
UFC Fighter Declares “Michelle Obama Is a Man” After Winning Match at White House
Josh Hokit made the surprising comment in a post-match interview with Joe Rogan.
Global
UK court convicts 2 men of plot to torch houses, car linked to UK PM Starmer
Two men were convicted of a plot last year to set fire to two houses and a car linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Technology
UK to ban social media for under-16s to 'give kids their childhood back'
The ban could include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Culture
US musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision in Brazil
The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
Technology
Uganda opposition figure seized by soldiers as army chief vows 'hurt and pain'
An opposition figure in Uganda was detained on the orders of the army chief, who later threatened to inflict “hurt and pain” against him
Technology
Under-16 social media ban announced by UK government
The UK is the latest country to follow Australia in implementing a total social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced. The ban, which could take effect from early next year, will be joined by wider measures that will also prevent children from talking to strangers in online games, livestreaming, […] The UK is the latest country to follow Australia in implementing a total social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced. The ban, which could take effect from early next year, will be joined by wider measures that will also prevent children from talking to strangers in online games, livestreaming, or using sexual or romantic chatbots. "Do we truly believe that social media creates a happy environment for our children? Do we truly believe that it's a place where they can feel safe?" Starmer asked during a press confe
Technology
Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.
Culture
Undercover Resort 2027 Menswear
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Technology
Update: Shipowners Seek Clarity on Hormuz Deal as Waiting Flotillas Grow
A US-Iran deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days has been met with caution by shipowners and traders, with almost all saying they would need more details in order to assess whether safe transits are possible after …
Global
VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.
Technology
Vance says 'a lot' of Iran deal details to figure out, but U.S. has 'all the cards'
Vance on CNBC's "Squawk Box" expressed confidence that America has "all the cards" in subsequent talks with Iran.
Global
Violent attacks on schools, pupils and staff around the world up by 40%, says study
Cases reported in 83 countries, with at least 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted or arrested, GCPEA says Attacks on education globally have surged by 40% with more than 8,556 recorded incidents and 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed in 2024 and 2025, according to new research. Attacks were reported in 83 countries, with the highest incidences recorded in Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Palestine and Ukraine. Continue reading...
Culture
Vogue à la Mode! Celebrate Vogue’s Summer Issue With a Signature Ice Cream
Active Vogue subscribers are invited to enjoy free scoops at the Morgenstern’s shop at 2 Rivington Street from 5 to 6 p.m. on June 23. After that, the ice cream will be available to purchase until July 7.
Global
WATCH: Carolina Hurricanes win 2026 Stanley Cup
The Hurricanes won their first NFL title since 2006 after beating the Vegas Golden Knights on their home ice in Game 6 of the hard-fought series.
Global
WATCH: Knicks return home after winning NBA championship
Fans greeting the champs at Westchester County Airport after their plane was met with a water-cannon salute.
Global
WATCH: NYC gears up to celebrate New York Knicks
Shredded paper and confetti will rain down on the Knicks Thursday as they parade up Broadway to City Hall, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani will hold a key to the city ceremony for the NBA champions.
Science
WATCH: The lifesaving health test many men skip
ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton explains the key health screening men often miss and why it could be lifesaving as National Men's Health Week begins.
Global
WATCH: Tim Allen and Tom Hanks talk 'Toy Story 5'
The stars behind the voices of Woody and Buzz speak with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos about the newest installment of the beloved movie franchise.
Global
WATCH: Tourists light up World Cup across the US
ABC News' Danny New highlights some of the World Cup celebrations which involved bagpipes and Pikachu.
Global
WATCH: Trump joins official leaders' greeting at G7 summit in France
President Donald Trump arrived in the French Alps on Monday to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement he says will bring an end to the U.S. war with Iran.
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WATCH: Trump predicts 'great things' from Iran deal as he meets with Macron at G7
"I think a lot of great things are going to happen in the Middle East right now, and very importantly the oil is plummeting down and the stock market is shooting up like a rocket today," Presidentt Donald Trump said.
Technology
Wall Street Is Gaining Access to New Catastrophe Models to Help Predict Wars
As Wall Street races to incorporate war into its risk scenarios, the same people modeling natural catastrophes are now adapting their methodology to help investors, banks and insurers predict military conflicts. Since 2008, the number of countries engaged in external …
Technology
Warsh's Fed is likely to hold rates steady — what the leadership change could mean for your money
The Federal Reserve's June meeting, the first helmed by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, may impact many consumer borrowing and savings rates down the road.
California
What COVID is teaching doctors about the relationship between viruses and cancer
The pandemic has left some evidence that viral infection may play a role in reawakening dormant cancer cells already present in a patient's body before infection.
Culture
What Will Taylor Swift Do for Her Bridal Manicure? A Few Predictions
Taylor Swift announced her engagement with a “no mani” manicure—but we know she loves a fresh, fun set. So what will her wedding nails look like?
Global
What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
News
What to know about the deal to end the Iran war
Iran and the United States are trumpeting their tentative agreement aimed at ending their war as a victory. But so far there is no word on what's actually in it.
Markets
What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
Global
When I chose the New York Knicks, I was also choosing to live. This title moment is what it was all for
I became a fan of this team to connect with my father. Their NBA championship does not erase the heartbreaks and hurt of the past – it completes the journey Do you know what you want your last thought to be? I have waited my whole life for mine. Most people, I imagine, don’t choose theirs. They arrive at the end and find loved ones’ faces gathered around their bed. Their subconscious gifts them the sound of their child’s laugh, or the memory of their wedding day rises from the dark like a lantern, unbidden. The mind, in its final kindness, selects for them. But I decided long ago that I would not leave that to chance. I decided, the way you decide anything important, deliberately and a little defiantly, the way I have decided most things in my life. Continue reading...
Technology
When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.
Culture
Where I Shop the Best Summer Basics—From Day Dresses to Denim Shorts
Nordstrom’s a go-to for editors for its selection of reliable basics and trend-forward finds. Here’s what one Vogue writer has her eye on for summer.
California
Who sank 2 Ecuadorean fishing boats? Survivors point to drones as Washington denies involvement
Surviving crews say they were bombed, and detained, by U.S. forces. The Pentagon denies any role in the sinking of the vessels.
California
Why California must keep children 16 and under off addictive social media platforms
California lawmakers are considering making social media platforms with addictive features end — and not pursue — accounts of anyone younger than 16.
Technology
Why more male than female newborns may get the crucial vitamin K shot
Vitamin K lowers the risk of bleeding, including in a circumcision. That procedure may explain a disparity in which infants are more likely to get the shot.
Technology
Why ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Is the Perfect Opener for Monte-Carlo TV Festival: ‘It’s a True Cultural Phenomenon’
“The Walking Dead: Dead City” may be a dark show, but it’s also a fitting festival opener, argues Cécile Menoni, executive director of Monte-Carlo Television Festival. “It felt like a natural choice for this anniversary edition,” she tells Variety.  “Beyond its success, it is a franchise that has genuinely shaped contemporary television culture. Beneath the post-apocalyptic […]
Global
Wisconsin beagle farm closing, hundreds of dogs to be sent to Florida rescue group
A Wisconsin beagle breeding farm that’s drawn animal welfare protests is closing and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group
Global
Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
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Woman, 21, dies after being thrown from Brazil rope jump bridge without harness
Instructors hurled Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas into 40-metre abyss without attaching safety equipment A 21-year-old woman who died when two rope-jumping instructors threw her from a bridge without first harnessing her to security equipment has been buried in Brazil ’s São Paulo state. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was rope jumping on Saturday at Ponte do Esqueleto, an abandoned bridge in the municipality of Limeira where tourists practise extreme sports. The young woman, who aspired to become a physical education teacher, had asked to be launched from the bridge airplane-style, with two instructors hoisting her above their shoulders as she spread out her arms. Continue reading...
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Workers’ Refusal of Light Duty Does Not Have to Relate to Injury, Georgia Court Says
An injured employee in Georgia does not need to show that his reason for refusing light-duty work is injury-related, the Georgia Court of Appeals found in a decision that could continue to prove tricky for employers and insurers, especially during …
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World leaders welcome U.S.-Iran deal as Europe signals sanctions relief, urges Hormuz reopening
The agreement came after more than three months of stop-start negotiations and bouts of fighting since late February, roiling global energy and commodities markets.
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Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory
Xbox is closing down Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, a source tells The Verge. Staffers were told on a call on Monday about the closure, but they are hoping the studio will find a buyer. The closure comes as "several" Xbox studios at Microsoft, including Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in […] Xbox is closing down Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, a source tells The Verge . Staffers were told on a call on Monday about the closure, but they are hoping the studio will find a buyer. The closure comes as "several" Xbox studios at Microsoft, including Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in "active negotiations" about spinning off, Bloomberg reports . The closure and negotiations follow Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty warning last week of a "reset" at Xbox , laying out several challenges facing Xbox's business - i
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Xbox turmoil continues with a studio closure and executive departures
Last week, Xbox boss Asha Sharma sent a memo warning of an Xbox "reset" ahead of expected layoffs, and today, Kotaku reported that Xbox plans to shut down Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight. Since taking over in February, Sharma has made some big decisions, including cutting the price of Xbox Game Pass […] Last week, Xbox boss Asha Sharma sent a memo warning of an Xbox "reset" ahead of expected layoffs, and today, Kotaku reported that Xbox plans to shut down Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight . Since taking over in February, Sharma has made some big decisions, including cutting the price of Xbox Game Pass and making Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution Xbox console exclusives . But in their "reset" memo , Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty discussed many challenges facing the Xbox business, including that it has "over extended"
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Zach Bryan review – colossal US country star converts the UK to his inclusive take on the rodeo
Anfield stadium, Liverpool Bryan challenges country’s macho messaging in emotional songs of breakups, addiction and pain, lapped up by a charmed stadium-filled fanbase Zach Bryan knows how to endear himself to an English crowd. The country superstar casually strolls on stage with his guitar in an Ozzy Osbourne T-shirt while his band plays Come Together, greeted by tens of thousands ready to sing back every word in between sips of beer and two-steps. Early on in the show, Bryan pauses to say: “I hope you know whoever you are, we accept you here,” before launching into his debut single, God Speed. The sentiment captures how his With Heaven on Tour proposes a more inclusive, expansive take on how country music sounds and looks: Bryan invites everyone to the rodeo, which makes him stand out in a genre that can feel hostile to outsiders. This helps explain how, in seven years, the 30-year-old
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‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Jason Bateman on ‘Ozark’ and ‘SmartLess’ Lessons, Pushing Himself in New Directions With ‘Black Rabbit’ and ‘DTF St. Louis’
The 57-year-old, who is in the running for five Emmy nominations this year — two for acting, two for producing and one for directing — spoke with THR in front of a Chapman University journalism class.
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‘Dead by Daylight’ Movie Names Thordur Palsson as Director
Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive have tapped Thordur Palsson to direct their film adaptation of the horror multiplayer game “Dead by Daylight.” Palsson, an Icelandic native, is best known for creating and directing the nation’s first Netflix Original series, “The Valhalla Murders,” which premiered on the streamer in 2020. His feature directorial debut, “The […]
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‘Game Changer’ Season 8 Adds Ron Perlman in Guest Star Role (EXCLUSIVE)
Ron Perlman is set to guest star in the new episode of Dropout’s “Game Changer,” Variety has learned exclusively. Perlman will appear in Episode 3 of the show’s ongoing eighth season, which will debut tonight at 7 p.m. ET. The 10 episode seasons releases biweekly. Exact details on Perlman’s appearance are being kept under wraps, […]
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‘He understands soft power’: why Andy Burnham put music at the heart of his political identity
Oasis and Elbow have soundtracked Burnham’s byelection campaign and he got Liam Gallagher doing Manchester’s tram announcements. Will he keep banging the drum for music if he reaches Westminster? First came Andy Burnham’s Makerfield byelection campaign launch video, with the Greater Manchester mayor stomping down red-brick streets soundtracked by homegrown stars Oasis, Elbow and James. Then came the eye-catching, northern soul-influenced campaign logo: Change Labour, Keep the Faith. And this week, it is not just pubs and clubs but music venues that would be part of Burnham’s proposed business rates cut. As he looks to return to Westminster then make a bid for party leadership, music is part of Brand Burnham in a way that is unusual for a mainstream politician, in a campaign where he has pitched “Manchesterism” as the solution to Britain’s woes. But it is a policy platform that can be as
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‘His last kiss to the world’: David Hockney’s return to Yorkshire triggered a glorious reawakening
When the artist came home from LA, it seemed like a retirement. But it heralded an astonishing new chapter. Our critic remembers their thrilling dinners together – and the dazzling new works that arrived in his inbox every morning It was springtime in Paris and I was floating among young green leaves and white blossom – but I was not in a park. I was on an upper floor of the Fondation Louis Vuitton delighting, wallowing in several of David Hockney’s iPad paintings of his garden in Normandy. In one room, this green oasis was shown by the light of the silvery moon: the darkened chamber was alive with shining white lunar discs, blue clouds and the shadowy fingers of tree branches. It was early April last year and this was the opening of David Hockney 25, a blockbuster show, curated with his close involvement, covering his entire career – but with an emphasis on his work this century. What a
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‘I call this dish Frida Kahlo Against the World. It’s hot and horny!’ My thrilling week of Fridamania in Mexico City
The bar she drank at, the bed she recuperated in, the canals she daytripped to, the studio she stormed out of, the easel she painted her final masterpiece at … ahead of a major Tate show, our writer finds Kahlo’s spirit alive in her home town ‘Today you’re going to eat art,” says Federico Valdez, a chef at the School of Mexican Cuisine and a man so passionate about food he has the word Queso (Cheese) tattooed on his forearm. “Today,” continues Valdez, “you’re going to eat history.” What unfolds, in a sun-filled dining room lined with Mexican flowers, books and artefacts, is a three-course feast inspired by Frida Kahlo, her life, her art and her loves, including her first lesbian affair. The starter, inspired by her childhood fascination with revolution, is a lightly spiced Mexican take on pirozhki, the Russian favourite. The main dish – served with pulque, an agave-derived drink Kahlo lo
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‘It gets me every time’: why Jerry Maguire is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers calling attention to their go-to mood-lifting films is a celebration of Cameron Crowe’s unconventional romantic comedy The first time I encountered Cameron Crowe’s Jerry Maguire, I was home from film school for the summer, trying to refine my taste and figure out what I was “into”. One afternoon, I pressed play on Jerry Maguire, thinking I’d while away some lazy hours with a silly Hollywood picture. But the movie was a jolt to my numbed senses. It was obvious: Jerry Maguire was what I was into. It was a thrilling epiphany, if also a little disappointing. I wanted to be sophisticated, and yet the truth was that I liked … schmaltzy romcoms. Even as my taste matured and expanded, I kept returning to Jerry Maguire. Its feelgood nature is baked into the premise: Jerry (an electrifying Tom Cruise) is an indefatigable sports agent who overcomes both personal
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‘I’m setting myself free from shame’: Laverne Cox on her brutal childhood and life as a trans woman in Trump’s America
Before Orange Is the New Black made her a star, Cox endured bullying, abuse, harassment and violence. She talks about the bad old days – and her fears they’re on their way back Two days before she spoke to me, Laverne Cox had been at the premiere of a new, animated Animal Farm, in which she voices Snowball. The film is wildly controversial, for its absolutely unOrwellian, childish tone, complete with happy ending, but Cox had bigger things on her mind than film criticism. “If we don’t wake up and don’t understand, trans people will be exterminated,” she said that day in April. “People’s rights are being taken away, people are losing their jobs, people are losing healthcare, people are being detransitioned in prison, gender-affirming care is being attacked, not just for children but also for adults. It’s never been about protecting women – it’s always been about creating a permission stru
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‘Loving our country sounds like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser’: Robert De Niro leads crowd in rallying cry against Trump
The actor starts chant after president said he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation, not even a little bit’ ‘We’re coming for his ass’: Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro and Bette Midler target Trump at New York benefit concert Robert De Niro has renewed his attack on Donald Trump at an event in New York on Sunday. Speaking at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the first amendment, the actor led the crowd in a repeated cry of “shut the fuck up!” in response to assorted remarks and policies of the current president. “I’m pretty close to being a free speech absolutist,” said De Niro, “even speech I don’t like, and there’s plenty of that around. So when I hear something I don’t like, I use my own free speech to respond. Continue reading...
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‘She’d consumed a kilo of sand’: 11 Guardian readers on the weirdest things their dogs have ever eaten
Never mind leftovers – some dogs will eat anything, from electrics to wasps’ nests. We asked you to tell us about your pets’ most radical experiments in off-menu dining I adopted my brother’s middle-aged westie, Maggie. She did tend to eat anything unattended, but usually leaned towards actual food. One memorable day, I came home to a living room carpet covered in what appeared to be termite mounds. Maggie had consumed about a kilo of chinchilla bathing sand and a second course of sanitary towels (the ones with wings). The latter contained some kind of absorbent gel, which made the vomit sculptures impressively solid – the vet who checked her afterwards (Maggie was remarkably unaffected, and certainly did not learn any lesson) remarked that it was something of a miracle that she threw it up. If not for my carpet. Fiona, 56, works for a non-profit research institute, Fulford, North Yorksh
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‘The Antarctic is the last frontier’: the quest to save Shackleton’s Endurance
Amid fears the wreck will be more accessible to explorers – and new species – as the climate warms, conservationists want to create the region’s first underwater protected area The harsh temperatures, treacherous currents and shifting pack ice of the Antarctic’s Weddell Sea, which crushed and sank his ship, Endurance, in 1915, led Ernest Shackleton to describe it as the “worst portion of the worst sea in the world”. For more than a century, the inhospitable conditions, which present a challenge even for modern icebreaker ships, helped to protect the lost wreck, which was discovered in 2022 , its structure still largely intact. Continue reading...
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‘The Four Seasons’ Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix
“The Four Seasons” will soon be three seasons. Tina Fey’s vacationing comedy series has been renewed by Netflix for an eight-episode Season 3. Jinny Howe, the streamer’s head of scripted series, made the announcement during a conversation with Variety‘s Michael Schneider at the Banff World Media Festival. The show, which premiered in May 2025, is […]
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‘The Four Seasons’ Star Erika Henningsen on Ginny’s Season 2 Journey and Her Tina Fey “Throughline”
The actress digs into her odd couple pairing with Kerri Kenney-Silver’s Anne in the Netflix comedy
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‘There Has to Be Meat on the Bone’ to Create Long-Running Series, Executive Producers Argue at Monte-Carlo: ‘Follow the Stories You Want to Dig Into’
In order to create a long-running series, “there has to be meat on the bone,” “Vikings” creator Michael Hirst said Sundance at Monte-Carlo Television Festival.  “It has to be a whole world, rich enough to satisfy the requirements of your imagination, as Henry James used to say. The subject needs to be about real things, […]