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'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.
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2026-06-16
453 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Global
'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending on World Cup
Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?
California
'Disclosure Day' ends with a bang. Here's how a former news anchor stole the show
Her name is Courtney Grace and she carries Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller to its emotional climax. She discussed her experience working on the film.
Technology
'Godfather' of options sees SpaceX surpassing Nvidia, Tesla as early trades come in
SpaceX options are officially listed, and they're off to the races.
Technology
'Little hero' rescued drowning friend from the sea by her hair
Tamika and Sofia-Ann were cut off by the tide and pulled under water by the waves at Abergele.
Global
'Not a model' - Uruguay coach Bielsa refuses to engage with photoshoot
Uruguay and former Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa defends his stony-faced appearance in the official World Cup photoshoot.
Technology
'Task' master Brad Inglesby put Ruffalo's redemption at center of HBO series from the start
The HBO show “Task” features tense standoffs and dramatic moments, but its most powerful scene may be Mark Ruffalo reading a victim impact statement in court
Culture
15 Members of Direct Action Minnesota, a Minneapolis-Based Direct Action Group with Antifa Ties, Indicted
15 Members of Direct Action Minnesota, a Minneapolis-Based Direct Action Group with Antifa Ties, Indicted
Global
5 arrested over plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says
The Justice Department says it arrested five people who were planning to attack this weekend's UFC event at the White House. According to an arrest document, one of the individuals is a 19-year-old from Ohio who said he had been planning the attack with a group of extremists with ultra-religious and anti-government views. Ali Rogin reports.
Technology
5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region but no danger of a tsunami, meteorological agency says
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 has shaken eastern Japan including Tokyo
California
6 showrunners on how to keep production in L.A., their advice to young writers and more
The writers behind 'All Her Fault,' 'The Audacity,' 'Wonder Man,' 'The Comeback,' 'The Testaments' and 'The Gilded Age' sit down with moderator Yvonne Villarreal for the 2026 Emmy Writers Roundtable.
Culture
6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has shaken central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, injuring at least eight people
Culture
6.7-magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing damage and injuries
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has shaken central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, injuring at least eight people
California
8 dead after Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California
An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, the base said.
Technology
A Fashion Model Is Again Suing Rainbow Shops Over Unsanctioned AI Images
The refiled case added a new provocative AI picture as evidence.
Culture
A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland
Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland
Technology
A Russian barrage in Ukraine kills 11 and damages a landmark cathedral
A Russian bombardment of Ukraine's biggest cities has set ablaze part of an Eastern Orthodox landmark and killed 11 people
Technology
A blood test for dementia may tell you if you have more than one type
AI helped researchers develop an experimental blood test that might let doctors diagnose overlapping dementias.
Technology
A new Ishiguro novel heads to 1930s England, with spies, music and wit
Kazuo Ishiguro's next novel, “Miss Lambert Steps Aboard Danger,” is set in 1930s England
News
A person is in custody in a Chicago cross burning investigation, police say
Police in Chicago say a person is in custody in an investigation of a large cross set on fire in a well-known park
Technology
AI could help win ‘race against extinction’ of vital plants, say botanists
Tech is helping to identify and save new specimens and could open ‘genomic goldmine’ of fungi data The rise of AI and digitisation could be a turning point in the “race against extinction” faced by botanists trying to identify and save vital plants before they vanish, according to a major report from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. New technology is enabling scientists to track how flowering times have shifted by weeks around the world, rapidly identify new specimens and even get crucial genetic data from 180-year-old fungus specimens, potentially opening a “genomic goldmine”. Digitisation and online access to millions of specimens that were until now only accessible in archives is also producing new insights, especially in the global south. Continue reading...
Markets
AM Best: Data Centers Pose Risks Beyond What P/C Industry Has Experienced
Motley, complicated risks are presented with the proliferation of data centers across the U.S. to bolster critical infrastructure for artificial intelligence. A new report from AM Best outlines “substantial insurance demand” evolving for the warehouse-sized facilities of computer servers. “With …
Markets
ANV Agrees to Buy Open Lending Corp in All-Cash Deal
ANV Group Holdings Ltd. said it has entered a definitive merger agreement with Open Lending Corporation. ANV said it will acquire all outstanding shares of Open Lending common stock for $3.15 per share through an all-cash tender offer. The transaction …
Technology
APOS: Brazilian Soccer Star Neymar Licenses His AI Likeness to Microdrama Platform FlareFlow
The Chinese-owned vertical entertainment platform is launching a 16-title AI-powered microdrama franchise featuring Neymar during the ongoing World Cup.
Technology
APOS: Korean Studio Showbox Signs Microdrama Co-Production Deal With ReelShort
The deal makes the studio behind 'Exhuma,' 'A Taxi Driver' and 'Itaewon Class' the latest major player in Korea's film industry to chase the booming — and crowded — vertical drama market.
Technology
Aardman Director Will Becher Eyes China Release for New ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Film, Developing New Feature
Aardman director Will Becher said “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” could reach Chinese cinemas in October, speaking at a panel discussion at the Shanghai International Film Festival, where he is serving as chair of the animation jury alongside Indian filmmaker Gitanjali Rao and Chinese animator Yu Shui. Becher, who co-directed “A Shaun […]
Technology
Actor Turned Artist Lisa Edelstein’s Theater of Jewishness
The painter, currently voicing Naomi Schwartz on Netflix's "Long Story Short," interprets a trove of her family's old snapshots for a new museum show in L.A.
Technology
Ads in New York Must Now Label AI-Generated ‘Synthetic Performers’
Any advertisements in New York that feature artificial intelligence-generated people in place of actors will now be violating state law if they don’t clearly label that they have used a “synthetic performer.” The law, signed in December by Gov. Kathy …
Technology
African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans
African and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas
Technology
After resurrecting an iconic PC brand, Commodore is getting into flip phones
When Christian Simpson, a retro gaming YouTuber also known as Peri Fractic, bought the remains of an early PC company called Commodore in 2025, he decided to pick up right where the original Commodore left off. Which meant starting product development in the mid-1990s. Simpson and his team first set to work reviving the company's […] It won’t be for everyone, but there’s something delightful about the retro look. | Photo: Commodore When Christian Simpson, a retro gaming YouTuber also known as Peri Fractic, bought the remains of an early PC company called Commodore in 2025, he decided to pick up right where the original Commodore left off. Which meant starting product development in the mid-1990s. Simpson and his team first set to work reviving the company's most iconic product, and you can now buy a Commodore 64 that is the spitting image of the 1982 original (other than the Wi-Fi
Markets
Alabama GOP Dismisses Tuberville Residency Challenge Brought by Insurance Agent
The Alabama Republican Party said U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a claim on Sunday that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor. The unanimous decision came after the …
News
Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled
Federal health officials have issued a recall for alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of U.S. states by a supplier because of potential salmonella contamination
Culture
Alienated by Disclosure Day? You are not alone
Audiences have propelled Spielberg’s alien thriller to the top of the box office. Yet some exiting the cinema appear to believe this sappy extravaganza is not the director’s finest hour A sage person once told me every noted director’s career is an ongoing conversation with the audience. Some film-makers – Michael Haneke, say – sit on high, like a headteacher at an assembly, and loftily number the ways in which we’ve let ourselves and the school down. There are others – Lars von Trier and Ari Aster spring to mind – whose work sidles up uncomfortably close, gooses the viewer and then flees the scene sniggering before the relevant authorities can be alerted. The career of Steven Spielberg – arguably the most remarkable career in the history of popular cinema – has long depended on the audience being on the exact same page, looking up wide-eyed and guileless towards the light: his greatest
Culture
All of Bad Bunny’s Surprise Guests at His Madrid Residency
From Myke Towers to Young Miko and more, these are the artists who performed alongside Benito at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Technology
All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR
Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 brings Live Updates and better battery life for smart watches, and it prepares connections for new Android XR smart glasses that will […] Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 brings Live Updates and better battery life for smart watches, and it prepares connections for new Android XR smart glasses that will launch this fall. The update is rolling out to Pixel phones first, then other devices, with some features, like Gemini Intelligence , set to debut later this year. Follow along here for th
Science
Almost All of World’s Children Exposed to Climate Hazards, UN Agency Says
Almost all of the world’s children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with as many as 1.8 billion put in danger by droughts and 1.2 billion by extreme heat, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a …
California
Andrew Bird gets 'painfully sincere' at mental health benefit concert celebrating 'The Pitt'
Intimacy was key to the sold-out "Andrew Bird and Friends" concert, which took over Largo to benefit mental health organizations for healthcare workers.
Technology
Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today
Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the June Pixel Drop. Not every feature announced alongside the OS at the pre-I/O Android Show is available today, though. Android 17 itself is arriving on Pixel phones today, and Google […] Floating Bubble windows are among the biggest changes in the OS update. | Image: Google Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the June Pixel Drop. Not every feature announced alongside the OS at the pre-I/O Android Show is available today, though. Android 17 itself is arriving on Pixel phones today, and Google says other manufacturers will be issuing the update throughout 2026. The biggest user interface update is the introd
Technology
Anthropic disables new AI model after White House security directive
The Trump administration forced Anthropic, one of the country's leading artificial intelligence companies, to disable its new and powerful AI model, citing security concerns. It's an unprecedented move that comes as the government struggles to define the guardrails for an industry whose technology is rapidly advancing. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Amrith Ramkumar of The Wall Street Journal.
Technology
Artist defends Churchill video at National Portrait Gallery after being accused of ‘barefaced lie’
Helen Cammock says her comments blaming wartime leader for Bengal famine were intended to create ‘dialogue’ A Turner prize-winning artist accused of telling a “barefaced lie” about Winston Churchill in a video piece installed at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) has defended her work, saying it was intended to create a “dialogue” about figures in the gallery’s collection. Helen Cammock ’s 40-minute moving image piece called Persistence has been at the centre of a row about the role Churchill played in the Bengal famine of 1943. Continue reading...
Technology
As World Cup Fever Strikes, Is 2026 the Summer of Fandom?
Watch parties have suddenly become America's favorite pastime, thanks to the World Cup, the NBA finals and UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
Global
As cancer rates fall nationally, Iowa sees a troubling rise in diagnoses
For years, national conversations about cancer have often focused on the so-called "Cancer Alley" in the Deep South or Appalachian states with high smoking rates. But recently, a different state has grabbed headlines. Iowa has the second-highest cancer incidence in the country and is one of only three states where rates are rising. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports.
Technology
Asha Banks Talks ‘Your Fault: London,’ Music Career and Finding Herself in Noah
The 22-year-old musician and actor stars in the new Prime Video movie, which also features her latest single.
Technology
Asia Argento to Be Honored at Locarno Film Festival
The Locarno Film Festival will celebrate Italian actress and director Asia Argento with its lifetime achievement award dedicated to creative pioneers. She will receive the award on Aug. 13 in the Swiss lakeside town’s 8,000 seat outdoor Piazza Grande venue, where she will also present her most recent film, Jorge Thielen Armand’s “Death Has No […]
Technology
Asia Argento to Receive Locarno Life Achievement Award
Giona A. Nazzaro, the Swiss festival's artistic director, lauded her as "an artist who has always managed to reimagine what it means to make films, constantly challenging herself and taking personal risks."
Technology
Astronaut Jessica Meir Assists With Hardware Updates for NASA’s Cold Atom Lab
Description NASA astronaut Jessica Meir inspects optical fibers while installing hardware updates to the agency’s Cold Atom Lab, or CAL, aboard the International Space Station on May 8, 2026. About the size of a minifridge and operated from Earth, CAL chills atoms to temperatures below minus 459 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 273.15 degrees Celsius), so close […]
Technology
Aurora Australis
The aurora australis arcs over Earth during an active solar event in this photograph taken on June 5, 2026, from the International Space Station as it orbited 271 miles above the Indian Ocean southwest of Perth, Australia. Auroras are colorful, dynamic, and often visually delicate displays of an intricate dance of particles and magnetism between […]
Technology
Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
Science
Backed by Threat of Clawbacks, Feds Wield Tight Grip on $50B Rural Health Fund
Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, framed the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program as “bold, creative plans” led by states. But as states have started to roll out their plans, federal officials control where and how the money is spent.
Technology
Bank of Japan hikes rates to 1%, highest since 1995, as yen and inflation worries take hold
This is the BOJ's first hike since December, when it raised rates to its current level of 0.75%, also its highest level in over 30 years.
Technology
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high amid Iran war inflation pressures
Country follows ECB in increasing borrowing costs, but US Fed and Bank of England expected to hold rates Business live – latest updates The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised interest rates to a 31-year high as it tries to dampen inflationary pressures created by the Iran war. Policymakers in Tokyo raised the BoJ’s short-term policy rate by a quarter of one percentage point, to 1% from 0.75% , and warned that companies were passing on rising oil costs to each other at a “relatively fast pace”. Continue reading...
Technology
Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate to a three-decade high of 1%, citing inflation
The Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1%, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices
Technology
Bill limiting investors from buying homes set to speed through Congress
Top lawmakers reached an agreement on a key housing bill that would limit investor ownership, clearing the way for passage through both chambers of Congress.
Culture
Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown for June 20th, 2026 | Billboard Latin
Jay Wheeler’s “De Lejitos” slips a spot in the top 10, and Omar Courtz is back into the top 10, but can he take No. 1 from Bad Bunny? Narrator: Here’s the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 for the week dated June 20: “Koko” bounces back to No. 10, “De Lejitos” eases down to […]
Culture
Billy Jones Forever Foundation Launches In Honor of the Late New York Nightlife Fixture
Following Jones' death last June, the Foundation will celebrate his life and legacy by supporting young people aspiring to work in music.
Culture
Bonnie Tyler Out of Coma Following Emergency Surgery, Summer Tour Dates Canceled
Bonnie Tyler has emerged from an induced coma following emergency surgery in Portugal.
California
Bonnie Tyler is out of her coma but 'remains very unwell' after emergency surgery
Bonnie Tyler's family says the singer is out of her coma but 'remains very unwell' and is in intensive care after an emergency sugery.
Technology
Brave Pudding to Host East Hampton Activation Featuring Curation of Brands by Sarah Fiszel
Brands run the gamut from sustainable luxury fashion to fine jewelry and fragrance.
Global
Brazil's top court convicts son of former President Bolsonaro for coercion
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted former lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro on Tuesday for coercion
Culture
Brice Marden Spent Sixty Years Chasing the Same Question. A New Gagosian Survey Shows the Results
Looking back, Gagosian said what stands out most was Marden's "total dedication to his art."
Global
Briton on around-the-world walk since 1998 refused access to Channel Tunnel for final leg
Karl Bushby says he is prepared to swim the channel in order to complete his 28-year journey.
Markets
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Technology
Bruce Springsteen Dedicates Harry Belafonte Social Justice Award to Minneapolis, L.A., Portland Citizens “Who Stood Against the Federal Invasion of Their Cities”
The legendary musician spoke with Bono at the Tribeca Festival about their music and activism before the duo joined Patti Smith on a rousing rendition of "People Have the Power."
Markets
CVS Paying $36.5 Million for Overbilling Medi-Cal for Insulin Pens
CVS is paying $36.5 million for submitting false claims to the Medi-Cal program for excessive dispensing of insulin pens. A settlement pursued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta in collaboration with the United States Department of Justice with CVS Pharmacy, …
Markets
Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.
California
CalMatters journalism honored as ‘impeccable,’ ‘beautifully-written’ and ‘the definition of public service’ in Golden State Journalism Awards
CalMatters staff won in impact in journalism, courage in journalism, public health reporting, criminal justice reporting and education reporting.
California
Californian is infected with rare tick-borne illness. What to know about the deadly bacteria
The fourth person in the U.S., the third California resident, has been infected with the bacterium Rickettsia lanei.
Technology
Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes Instagram sensation thanks to his saves
Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team’s World Cup debut
California
Capital Group buys Bunker Hill skyscraper
Los Angeles fund manager Capital Group has completed its $210-million purchase of the Bunker Hill skyscraper it already occupied as a renter and vows to continue expanding its downtown presence.
California
Capitol’s perpetual rivalry on display as Newsom and legislators clash over budget
As Gavin Newsom tries to wrap up his governorship, his differences with legislative leaders are on display as they clash over the budget.
Technology
Carvana is expanding into new vehicles. The implications could reshape the U.S. automotive retail market
Carvana has bought seven new vehicle franchises since last year that primarily sell Stellantis' Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands.
Technology
Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor
Blanchett will be the new Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine's College.
Technology
Cause of TOWIE star's death unknown, court told
A full inquest into the death of the 35-year-old has been set for December.
Markets
Chicken tenders are taking over the world, and KFC is rushing to keep up
Goodbye bone-in wings, hello tenders and chicken sandwiches that can be easily eaten in the car.
Technology
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern
For eight years, the United States has waged economic war on China, slapping big taxes on Chinese products before they enter America
Technology
Chinese money plant leaves hide a mathematical pattern
Tiny water-secreting pores appear to organize the major veins of the plant leaves into an arrangement known as a Voronoi diagram.
Technology
Chris Brown Dog-Mauling Trial Delayed Over Mistrial
A Los Angeles judge excused jurors, citing misconduct by a panel member, and ordered Brown back on Thursday for the start of testimony in a new trial
Culture
Christie’s to Open Wine Shop at Rockefeller Center in New York
The auction house will open Christie's Wine and Spirits sometime later this year.
Technology
Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in 'Hamilton'
Christopher Jackson is returning to his role as George Washington in he Broadway hit “Hamilton.”
Culture
Climbing Trees With the Star Arborists of Central Park
Get to know the tree care team at Central Park, who became unexpected social media stars this spring.
Technology
Coach Gets Ready to Party With Resort Collection
The Stuart Vevers-designed women's and men's assortment continued the brand's focus on youthful, easy-to-wear pieces.
Culture
Cody Johnson & Ella Langley Cover Reba McEntire Classic During Braves Country Fest
The two country stars surprised fans with a duet version of Reba McEntire's "Whoever's in New England" during Johnson's set.
Technology
Crude oil prices fall again, while US stocks drift near their all-time highs
Oil prices are sinking again and dipped below $80 per barrel for the first time since early March, while the U.S. stock market drifts near its all-time high
Technology
Cuba tourism collapses as US pressure campaign bites
The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effective oil blockade.
Culture
D.C. Preservationists Sue to Halt Trump’s Sculpture ‘Garden of American Heroes’
The lawsuit argues that the statuary garden—featuring roughly 250 Americans and planned for West Potomac Park—cannot proceed without congressional approval.
Technology
DOJ seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center
The Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk’s companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion data center in Mississippi
Technology
Dan David Prize awards 9 scholars $300,000 each for research on the human past
Nine scholars from around the world have been awarded $300,000 each to advance their careers
Technology
Databricks sales growth tops 80%, but margin are shrinking from swarm of AI agents
Databricks is seeing higher growth as AI agents assist with data analysis, but all that activity is significantly increasing costs.
Technology
Dawn Richard’s Abuse Lawsuit Against Diddy Dismissed
Richard’s claims against her former collaborator exceed the statute of limitations, a New York judge ruled
Culture
Department of Education takes major step in dismantling itself: Sources
It plans to move special education and civil rights functions to HHS and DOJ.
Technology
Department of Health and Human Services Digital Stockpile & Manufacturing Response Network Challenge
NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI) assists in the use of crowdsourcing across the federal government. CoECI’s NASA Tournament Lab offers the contract capability to run external crowdsourced challenges on behalf of NASA and other agencies. Sponsored by the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division of the U.S. Department of […]
Technology
Department of Justice Files Suit to Stop Ongoing Medicaid Fraud Related to New York’s $10 Billion Home-Care Program
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the State of New York Department of Health, New York State Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri, and Public Partnerships LLC (PPL), an Alpharetta, Georgia-based company that has managed New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPAP) since 2025.
Technology
Dev Hynes to Score Olivia Wilde’s New Film The Invite
It’s the musician’s sixth film score and first collaboration with Wilde
Technology
Doublesoul Gets Six-figure Investment From Allison Ellsworth, Cofounder of Poppi, Prebiotic Soda
She will join the premium sock brand as an adviser.
Technology
Dr. Martens CEO Is Latest Shoe Chief Buying Company Shares to Shore Up Confidence
Nwokorie bought 112,500 ordinary shares of Dr. Martens in a purchase worth 85,612.50 pounds.
Global
Drones create the first-ever Fifa scoreboard in Seattle sky
BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, where 400 drones lit up the night sky on Monday to display the score of the Egypt v Belgium match.
California
During Garden Grove evacuations, did seniors and people with disabilities get out safely?
The emergency at GKN Aerospace forced evacuations, but it was unclear how bedridden residents, hospice patients and homebound seniors could get to safety.
Science
Dutch children are unusually happy and healthy. Is it because of this walking ritual?
Once a year, Dutch kids, parents and teachers take part in a walking festival, heading out for four nights in a single week to explore their neighbourhoods, exercise and make friends. It’s a tradition that seems to be genuinely transformative I shouldn’t have been surprised that the rain didn’t stop the Dutch kids. All day it had been thunderstorming, and the forecast didn’t look so great for the evening. And yet at 5pm, hundreds of kids started arriving – many by bike – with their parents to Amsterdam’s Westerpark, a beloved city park that caters to a more residential area of the capital. Today, it functions as a starting point: volunteers coordinate registration, and groups of children gather, decked out in raincoats and eager to embark on either a 5km or a 10km excursion around the surrounding neighbourhoods. It’s the second night of Avondvierdaagse (which literally means “four-day ev
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Burberry Extends Hospitality Push to the Aegean Sea With One&Only Aesthesis
Turquoise check across the main pool area and gardens aside, guests can head out along the coastline on Burberry-branded boats.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: RH’s Latest Estates Sourcebook Provides Public Access to ‘Hidden’ Names of U.S. Interior Design
The 300-page publication includes 165 collections that speak to the traditional market and shine a light on RH's commitment to craftsmanship.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Sotheby’s to Auction 1,000 ‘Personal’ Karl Lagerfeld Sketches
The previously unseen drawings will be sold alongside stacks of iPods and other documentation of the designer's unprecedented fashion career.
Science
Early-Onset Cancers Are on the Rise. Knowing Your Family History Is Crucial.
In the U.S., more than a dozen kinds of cancer are on the rise among people under 50. The HealthQ team shares the latest guidance on being proactive with your family and doctor.
California
Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
The incident occurred on Monday morning while the aircraft had been on a routine test mission.
California
Eight presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at California air force base
B-52 crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards air force base in southern California’s Mojave Desert, officials say Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Eight people are presumed dead after a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday morning at a US air force base in California ’s Mojave Desert, officials said. “An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress carrying eight people on a routine test mission crashed today shortly after take-off at 11:20 a.m,” Edwards air force base said in a statement Monday afternoon. “Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable. Emergency response personnel are on scene, and officials are working to account for all personnel.” Continue reading...
California
El Niño turns crumbling California pier into climate battleground over what to save — and who pays
Rep. Sam Liccardo wants to rebuild the Pacifica pier with help from the federal government. But does investing in this kind of infrastructure make sense?
Technology
Elon Musk’s unprecendented accumulation of wealth
IPO mints Musk as world’s first trillionaire – now SpaceX is public, it will be harder than ever not to have a stake in its future Hi and welcome to TechScape. Nick Robins-Early here, US tech and power reporter at the Guardian. I’m filling in for your usual host Blake Montgomery, who is out this week on vacation. Today, we’ll be talking about the historic SpaceX IPO and the US government’s surprise order to limit the use of Anthropic’s most advanced AI model over cybersecurity concerns. I’ll also share a dispatch from Web Summit Rio, South America’s largest tech event. SpaceX makes largest ever stock market debut, minting Musk as a trillionaire After SpaceX’s huge IPO, Americans’ financial future will be bound to AI How much money did Elon Musk make in SpaceX’s stock market debut? Continue reading...
Technology
Emmys to Reveal All Nominations on July 8 After Initially Splitting Announcement
The TV Academy said the change was an attempt to better accommodate promotional campaigns.
Technology
England fans arrive in Dallas for game against Croatia
The BBC spoke to England fans in Dallas ahead of the team's first World Cup game.
Global
Even if Iran benefits from this deal with Washington, any peace is likely to be temporary | Sina Toossi
The regime has learned it must extract concessions rather than promises from the US, but any permanent deal still depends on ending the war in Lebanon To understand why Iran agreed to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States to end the war , one must first understand how Iranian leaders believe they emerged from the war itself. For Iran’s leadership, this conflict did not begin with military strikes. It was the culmination of a years-long campaign of sanctions, covert operations, assassinations, economic pressure, and efforts to weaken and ultimately overthrow the Islamic Republic. Even episodes of domestic unrest, including the anti-government protests that culminated in the deadly January crackdown , are often understood in Tehran as part of this broader struggle. That worldview has profoundly shaped how Iranian decision-makers interpret both the war and its afterma
Technology
Everything you need to know about Prime Day 2026
Amazon Prime Day 2026 is getting closer, and it’s possible you might have some questions about the sale. When does it start? Why is it in June instead of July? And, most importantly, when will the deals go live? We have concrete answers to those questions, and we’ll have a lot more Prime Day coverage […] Amazon Prime Day 2026 is getting closer, and it’s possible you might have some questions about the sale. When does it start? Why is it in June instead of July? And, most importantly, when will the deals go live? We have concrete answers to those questions, and we’ll have a lot more Prime Day coverage coming soon as Amazon rolls out more deals. When does Prime Day start? Amazon Prime Day 2026 officially starts on June 23rd, 2026 at 12:01AM PT, and ends on June 27, 2026 at 12:01AM PT. Some items will stay discounted for the entire period, or at least for as long as they remain in sto
Global
Ex-DOJ officials reflect on Trump's transformation of the institution
Justice Department officials appointed by President Trump have made sweeping changes since he returned to office. They've redefined the focus of key divisions and challenged legal norms, and thousands of career lawyers have resigned or been fired. Justice Correspondent Ali Rogin asked several former DOJ attorneys and leaders to reflect on what they believe it means for the institution's future.
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Explore JPL to Take Place Oct. 10, 11
Celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory invites the public to its campus at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California for an open-house event, Explore JPL. On Oct. 10 and 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PDT, visitors will get the chance to visit JPL’s most iconic facilities and explore four thematic areas: Missions That Changed the World, Moon to Mars, In […]
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FBI disrupts a planned attack on the White House UFC cage-fighting show, court papers say
Court papers unsealed Tuesday say plotters disgruntled with the direction of the country spoke of flying explosives-laden drones and shooting panicked crowd members as they fled.
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Fabolous Teases Knicks-Themed ‘Spend Dat’ Remix
The Brooklyn rapper dropped an impressive verse incorporating every Knicks starter, while also shouting out each of the five boroughs.
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Fans Scramble for Knicks Funko Pop! Championship Figures Before Preorder Closes
Here's how to secure the 2026 NBA champions' limited-edition collectibles.
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Fed Chair Warsh expected to withhold 'dot' from central bank's interest rate outlook
The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee is set to release its quarterly update of where individual officials expect interest rates to head.
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Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with conspiracy to impede agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown
Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen said the operation targeted Minneapolis-based antifa groups.
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Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown
Federal prosecutors have charged 15 people with impeding federal agents during a massive immigration surge in Minnesota earlier this year
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Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
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For Serena and Venus Williams, a doubles victory at Wimbledon would be one for the ages
The Williams sisters — Venus, 45, and Serena, 44 — will bring back their record-setting doubles partnership at Wimbledon beginning June 29.
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Former Nepal Orphanage Director Indicted for Illicit Sexual Conduct with a Minor Outside the United States
A federal grand jury in North Carolina returned an indictment today charging a North Carolina man with engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor outside the United States.
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Forza Italia! The Best Street Style Photos From the Spring 2027 Menswear Shows in Florence
Acielle Tanbetova photographs the best dressed guests at the spring 2027 menswear shows in Florence.
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Fox versus Telemundo: How hydration breaks and commercials are disrupting World Cup viewing
When the World Cup kicked off last week, FIFA introduced hydration breaks. Many networks are utilizing the pause as a new advertising window — and some fans aren't happy.
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Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions
Many Lebanese remain doubtful that the agreement could finally mean the end of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
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France TV Distribution Lands ‘Building Paris,’ a Documentary Offering an Immersive View of the City of Light’s Iconic Monuments (EXCLUSIVE)
France TV Distribution has added the documentary “Building Paris” (“Construire Paris”) to its lineup and will premiere it at Sunny Side of the Doc, running June 22-24 and designed to bring the international documentary community together in France. The doc focuses on 19th century Paris and the radical changes it went through after Emperor Napoleon […]
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France to ditch Palantir’s AI data tools in favour of domestic provider
Move to ChapsVision is to avoid ‘strategic dependencies’, says PM amid concern about reliance on US-controlled tools France’s domestic intelligence service is to ditch AI data tools from the US tech company Palantir in favour of a domestic provider in an effort to avoid “strategic dependency”, the prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has said. “We must use our own AI models; we cannot accept new strategic dependencies in the digital sphere,” Lecornu posted on social media. “We cannot rely on tools developed by foreign powers. France must have its own tools.” Continue reading...
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France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder
A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA evidence.
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Free as a bird: the Mexicans redefining gender – in pictures
From gymnasts in kitten heels to lovers stalked by a devil, Pieter Henket’s dazzling portrait series, Birds of Mexico City, can feel like being in ‘a museum where the art comes alive’ Continue reading...
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From camel coats to guochao: Max Mara woos China’s luxury brand consumers
Fashion house pays tribute to Chinese style with its 75th anniversary catwalk show in Shanghai “New York may be the city that never sleeps, but Shanghai doesn’t even sit down.” For the British designer Ian Griffiths, who encountered this line in the New Yorker, it summed up why China’s biggest city was the right place to celebrate Max Mara’s 75th anniversary. “Max Mara is a product for metropolitan women, and it would be patronising to assume that a metropolitan wardrobe should be western-centric,” Griffiths said. Continue reading...
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From cool Marseille to a photo-feast in Arles – an art trail through Provence
The French cities of Marseille, Aix, Avignon and Arles boast a wealth of museums and festivals showing work by contemporary artists. Here’s how to make the most of a dazzling cultural summer My wife and I moved from London to Marseille a little over five years ago when our British passports still conferred “right to reside” in France. That first winter on the beach, in short sleeves, as our daughters played in the topaz-coloured Mediterranean and the sun set across an ever-clear blue sky, I understood why this part of southern France has always been popular with artists. I was recently speaking about this with the painter Fanny Nushka and her sailor husband, Benoît Bouchet, on the terrace of Café la Muse in Marseille’s “coolest” neighbourhood . She said: “It took a long time to go back to blue. It’s like being in Paris and painting the Eiffel Tower. It’s dangerous to paint the Calanques
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From the pain of apartheid to luscious beauty: 10 of the best recordings by jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim
The pianist and bandleader, who has died aged 91, had an inimitable style where bright, guileless melody met a fearless improvisational impulse • South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91 Scullery Department (from Jazz Epistle Verse 1, 1960) Born Adolph Johannes Brand in Cape Town in 1934, Abdullah Ibrahim spent his six-decade career defining the heartfelt sound of South African jazz. Making his professional debut as a pianist at 15 under the name Dollar Brand, it was his co-founding of the group the Jazz Epistles in 1959 that laid the groundwork for his journeying career. South Africa’s first Black jazz group, featuring trumpeter Hugh Masekela who would go on to become a star bandleader in his own right, the Jazz Epistles’ first and only album Jazz Epistle Verse 1 is a sprightly document of the South African take on bebop. Although album opener Dollar’s Moods is named for
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Frustrated Iran vents about restrictions after draw with New Zealand at World Cup
After a World Cup journey hampered by war, visa restrictions and a warning from President Trump, Iran manages to play New Zealand to a draw in its opener.
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Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’
Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty software Business live – latest updates The chair of Fujitsu, the Japanese technology firm at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal, has resigned after its board became aware of his “woman-related inappropriate conduct”. The company said on Tuesday that Hidenori Furuta had stepped down after two years in the role. Continue reading...
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Galleries Report Lots of Activity at Art Basel’s VIP Preview: ‘As Strong a First Day As We’ve Ever Had’
"People come to Basel for Art Basel, for the art, and not for anything else," Hauser & Wirth president Marc Payot said.
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General Motors announces new defense partnership with Lockheed Martin
General Motors announced a new defense partnership with Lockheed Martin as the country ramps up its production of weapons.
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German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action
ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".
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Girlfriends review – love and growing pains in queer coming-of-age tale that goes from Hong Kong to Taiwan
A trio of actors play one woman from high school to her mid-30s in Tracy Choi’s thoughtful romantic drama It can stretch credibility a little when an actor plays the same character over a long time span in one film. Richard Linklater solved the problem in Boyhood by shooting scenes over succeeding years; AI and de-ageing effects are now an option. With this intimate queer coming-of-age drama, film-maker Tracy Choi instead casts a trio of actors to play one woman from high school to her mid-30s. The three don’t look particularly alike; their temperaments overlap but are by no means identical. The point is perhaps to show how intense the transitions into adulthood are, how unrecognisable are the people we used to be. Working backwards, Girlfriends begins in Hong Kong, where 34-year-old film director Lok (Fish Liew) lives with her actor girlfriend Bei (Jennifer Yu). Five years earlier, Choi
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Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost
Google's Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, adding a new Live Updates feature that tracks live events from your Android smartwatch. Live Updates will now sync with Wear OS devices, so updates like sports scores or an ongoing meal delivery will show up […] Google's Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, adding a new Live Updates feature that tracks live events from your Android smartwatch. Live Updates will now sync with Wear OS devices, so updates like sports scores or an ongoing meal delivery will show up on both your watch and your phone. You might also notice your watch lasting a little longer - Google claims Wear OS 7 offers up to 10 percent more battery life than Wear OS 6. Wear OS 7 will also introduce some new Gemini Intelligence features, but Google says these aren't launching until "later
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Governor Newsom calls out Trump’s weaponized DOJ as President rewards his criminal cronies with pardons
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Governor Newsom demands records from Trump’s DOJ about politically motivated investigation
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Governor Newsom honors public safety officers and state employees for exceptional bravery
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Grammy Awards add Asian Pop and Latin song categories
The music awards adds five new categories after wins from Bad Bunny and KPop Demon Hunters.
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Grammy Awards update new artist and album eligibility, add Asian, Latin categories
"These changes and expansions give even more people a place for their music to be respected, heard and evaluated," the Recording Academy's Harvey Mason Jr. said.
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Grammys Announce Five New Categories, Including Best R&B Collaboration and Best Latin Song
Music’s big night will also celebrate Best Asian Pop Music Performance during its ceremony in February 2027
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Grammys to Make Best New Artist Category Even More Confusing
The number of times an artist can submit themselves for a nomination has increased
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Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan Praises ‘Bigger Than Life’ Canadian Punks D.O.A. in Doc Clip
Something Better Change looks at frontman Joey “Shithead” Keithley’s run for reelection in British Columbia
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Half of world’s children exposed to at least three climate hazards, Unicef says
Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard Half of the world’s children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threatening their health, education and survival, according to a Unicef report. Globally, children face increasing threats from heatwaves, storms, floods and droughts as the climate crisis worsens, with more than one billion facing at least three of these at once. Continue reading...
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Heritage Brands Are Driving Walmart’s Online Beauty Business, Data Shows
Breaking down the retailer's top 10 products by online sales this month, according to data from Market Defense.
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Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast Iran war, analysts say
The fighting disrupted not only fuel supplies but also the supply chains for fertilizer, food and even footwear.
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Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts say
Economists and industry analysts say that even after oil starts flowing again from the Middle East, it could take a while for the Iran war's effects on consumer prices to recede
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Hiltzik: Small investors have powered SpaceX higher, but they'll shoulder much of the risk when reality bites
Who will pay the price when the SpaceX hype ebbs? History says it will be the little guy
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Hold to This Earth review – an explosion of anger as Indigenous America shakes up Yorkshire
Yorkshire Sculpture Park Neons and videos mix with weaving and beadwork to address subjects as diverse as stolen land, ancestral traditions and queer identity. But the self-made nude steals the show A breeze from the vast North American planes has blown across the rolling Yorkshire hills. The work of 38 Indigenous American artists has filled the galleries of Yorkshire Sculpture Park, transforming their underground space into a world of clay and earth, fabric and ceramics, painting and sculpture that talks of land, memory, oppression and freedom through art. Everywhere, there’s a sense of ancestral identity, memory and tradition. It’s in the Navajo weavings of Tyrrell Tapaha and Melissa Cody , the patterned beadwork of Jeffrey Gibson , the dizzying geometricism of Dyani White Hawk ’s towering column. They all use traditional aesthetics to explore new ideas: Gibson’s work is about how his
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Hollywood Reporter Critics Pick the 10 Best Films of 2026 So Far
Faves from the first half of the year include a breakout blast of horror, the latest from auteurs both pop (Spielberg) and art house (Dardennes), and a doc that brings The King back from the afterlife.
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Hollywood Reporter Critics Pick the 10 Best TV Shows of 2026 So Far
Faves from the first half of the year include a spooky Apple TV genre-bender, an HBO drama in deliciously nasty form and a Netflix adaptation that infuses a classic text with harrowing freshness.
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Hong Kong seeks input on its first 5-year plan in an echo of mainland China's playbook
Hong Kong has launched a public consultation for its first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that brings it closer to mainland China’s development approach
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Hot mics capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics at G7 summit
World leaders at the G7 summit are discussing global issues, but hot mics have revealed lighter conversations too.
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How 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' reimagined the sound of Westeros
The latest 'Game of Thrones' spinoff has a distinct sound from both the original series and 'House of the Dragon.' Here's how it came together.
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How 'Spider-Noir' nailed the looks of 1930s New York — in black-and-white and color
The team behind the MGM+/Prime Video series explains how they achieved the series' distinctive dual look.
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How Did Rush Become the Hipster Band of 2026? A New Fan’s Appreciation of Their Triumphant Forum Comeback… Aided by a Substitute Drummer Who’s Giving a ‘Fifty Something’ Group a Fresh Spark
Step (or fly) aside, Geese. Circle back later, Turnstile. Take five and go flaccid, Viagra Boys. There can only be one rock band that is unquestionably and certifiably the cool kids’ choice in 2026, and whatever indie cred the rest of you kids may carry, this town ain’t big enough for both you and Rush. […]
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How Dylan MarcAurele and Alan Kliffer Made ‘Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody‘ Sing
Adapting that resonance from six hour-long episodes into a 75-minute show was ambitious, but Dylan MarcAurele’s technique was simple: make lists. He wrote down everything he knew about hockey, Canada, and Russia, as well as sexual puns and double entendres.
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How Elon Musk's second-in-command Gwynne Shotwell helped turn SpaceX into an IPO giant
CNBC spoke to people who've worked with SpaceX's president and chief operating officer.
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How supplement use changed over decades
Medicare-funded weight loss, Utah's lower drunk driving limit, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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How the Iran war affects your money and bills
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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How the fight over US datacenters is scrambling this state’s politics: ‘We don’t want it’
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s governor, squares off with state lawmakers over the facilities powering an AI boom A controversial haunted house near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , taps into its dark history every fall to scare tens of thousands of visitors. In 1968, a local news station documented appalling conditions for disabled people in the red brick buildings on the banks of Schuylkill River. Residents were found naked and emaciated at what was then known as the Pennhurst state school and hospital . The institution shut its doors permanently in 1987 after a lawsuit over inhumane conditions. By 2010, a Halloween attraction stood in its place, and Pennhurst asylum’s previous owner suggested during its early years that he wanted to spook guests by repurposing the hospital’s surgical lights and medical cabinets to use as props. Continue reading...
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How to work in retirement without seeing your Social Security checks slashed
Claiming benefits before full retirement age while keeping a job can trigger unexpected withholdings — but the money isn’t lost forever.
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Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says
Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.
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I Want What I Think They Have: Sarah Pidgeon and Joe Alwyn
Obviously, Alwyn is not without his own prior beautiful-blonde-famous-girlfriend baggage, but why should he be pigeonholed—or Pidgeon-holed—as anyone’s ex?
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In Our Current Climate Crisis, Angelica Mesiti Asks How Can We Re-Tune Ourselves
The artist is currently the subject of a survey, "Reverb,” at the Museum Tinguely in Basel, Switzerland.
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In a sea of AI music slop, can streaming service Qobuz cut through?
When streamers are deluged with AI slop, Qobuz might have found a sweet spot for an emerging streaming service.
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In the Hamptons, Even the Dogs Have Staff
It may be dog eat dog in Hollywood, but among the super-rich in Long Island, the canines have live-in help.
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In ‘Black Money for White Nights,’ Russia’s Ukraine Invasion Messes With an Aging Couple’s Dreams (Exclusive Clips)
The film from Bulgarian directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov about post-Soviet society debuts in the main competition of the Karlovy Vary festival, which the duo won in 2019 with 'The Father.'
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Inside the fight over Claude Mythos 5
As the rest of the country celebrated the USA's first World Cup win and the New York Knicks championship, Anthropic spent its weekend fighting the Trump administration over its latest model release. At 5:21 PM on Friday, the company received a US export control directive to suspend access to its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 […] As the rest of the country celebrated the USA's first World Cup win and the New York Knicks championship, Anthropic spent its weekend fighting the Trump administration over its latest model release. At 5:21 PM on Friday, the company received a US export control directive to suspend access to its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models by "any foreign national" inside or outside the US, "including foreign national Anthropic employees." The only way that was possible, Anthropic determined, was to completely disable products it spent the past week hyping - and travel to Washing
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Intel begins production of most-advanced chip, inching closer to possible Apple deal
Intel is entering production of 18A-P, its most-advanced chip node that could be the target of a coming deal with Apple
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Intel takes a major step toward turning around a business that’s bleeding cash
Intel’s new manufacturing process has entered a stage that signals the company is confident in its ability to bring on external customers, analysts say.
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Iran 'most oppressed' team at World Cup, head coach says
Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.
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Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.
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Iran says the deal to end the war with the U.S. requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
The deal, which is between the U.S. and Iran, has not been made public, and officials have sometimes offered contradictory interpretations of what is in it.
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Iran says the deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
Iran’s top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected
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Iran v Iran in the stands in LA as politics and football intertwine
The game with New Zealand revealed just how divided many Iranians remain, writes BBC's Shaimaa Khalil.
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Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report says
The International Energy Agency says Southeast Asia’s power sector is too open to risks from its dependence on imports of oil and gas from a limited number of suppliers
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Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.
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Iran’s top envoy says peace deal with US dependent on Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon
Abbas Araghchi says war ‘not fully come to an end’ without Israeli forces leaving territories occupied during present conflict Iran’s top diplomat has said a peace deal with the US would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, as concern grows that Israel could undermine diplomatic efforts to finally end the Middle East war, with Donald Trump even criticising his ally and war partner as irresponsible. “Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during this war, the war has not fully come to an end,” said the Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi. Continue reading...
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Is Dean Cain Right About Supergirl’s Earrings?
For once, the former 'Lois & Cark' star-turned-honorary ICE agent makes a semi-coherent pop cultural point.
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Isaiah Rashad to Hit the Road on U.S. Tour
The Lil Sunny’s Awful Road Trip Tour kicks off in August with opener Alemeda
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I’m spending $170,000 to upgrade my home for my aging parents. Can I get tax breaks?
“Given that at least half of the remodeling cost is to accommodate my disabled mother, I’m wondering if some of this may be tax deductible.”
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JD Vance says US-Iran deal ‘very general’ with many details yet to be negotiated – Middle East crisis live
Meanwhile Iranian foreign minister says ending Israel’s war on Lebanon ‘most important issue’ in US deal Full report: Trump declares deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders try to tie loose ends You can follow all the latest developments from the G7 summit in our Europe live blog: We will be including any Iran-related news from the summit in our Middle East crisis live blog. Continue reading...
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Jair Bolsonaro’s son sentenced to four years in jail for seeking US interference in father’s Brazil coup trial
Brazil supreme court finds that Eduardo Bolsonaro – who resides in the US - tried to get sanctions put on judges trying ex-president over coup plot Brazil’s supreme court has sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro to four years and two months in prison after finding him guilty of courting US interference in his father’s coup plot trial last year. The office of Brazil’s prosecutor general had charged Eduardo Bolsonaro – who lives in the US - courting interference from the Trump administration to help Jair Bolsonaro’s case, by imposing sanctions on the court’s justices and tariffs on Brazilian goods. Continue reading...
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Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
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Japan's tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI 'patches' against cyberattacks
Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks
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Jelly Roll Files for Divorce From Bunnie XO After Nearly 10 Years of Marriage
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO met in 2015 and married in a secret Las Vegas courthouse ceremony in August 2016.
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Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are calling it quits: Country star files for divorce
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are getting a divorce after nearly 10 years of marriage. The country star filed for divorce.
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Jesse Armstrong Praises Brian Cox and Peter Capaldi For Delivering a “Very Good F*** Off”
The 'Succession' creator also talked about the roots of his popular HBO media tycoons drama at the Banff World Media Festival on Tuesday.
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Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel Revel in Knicks Win: “It All Feels Bigger Than Just Sports”
The late-night shows were in celebratory mood and paid tribute to the NBA champs winning their first title in 53 long years.
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Johnny Marr Announces The Age of Everything
His fifth solo album arrives October 2
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Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE
A federal judge has declined to overturn a Wisconsin judge’s obstruction conviction for helping a man evade immigration officers who showed up at a courtroom looking to detain him
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Judge who had sex in courthouse exits Georgia election records case
The Justice Department sought to remove U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross from the case, citing her reported attendance at an event for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who prosecuted President Donald Trump.
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Juliette Binoche and Andrea Bescond Among French Entertainment Figures Backing Movement Sparked by Murder of 11-Year-Old Lyhanna and Calling for New Law
Juliette Binoche, Andrea Bescond (“Little Tickles”), Sabrina Van Tassel (“The State of Texas vs. Melissa”), Charlotte Le Bon (“The White Lotus”), Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (“Emily in Paris”) and Judith Godrèche (“Mémoire de fille”) are among a growing number of French entertainment figures backing a new grassroots movement sparked by the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, a case […]
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Juneau Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing a Minor and Producing CSAM
A Juneau, Alaska, man was sentenced today to 40 years in prison and lifetime supervised release for sexually abusing a young boy, producing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) depicting the boy, and posting the visuals on the dark web.
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Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit that Would Hamper America’s AI Innovation and Security
The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) filed a motion to intervene and to dismiss a private citizen lawsuit seeking to power down a large artificial intelligence (AI) facility in Southaven, Mississippi.
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Justice Department Requires OhioHealth to Stop Using Anticompetitive Healthcare Contract Terms That Raise Costs for Ohio Patients
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division filed a proposed settlement today to resolve the United States’ civil antitrust lawsuit against OhioHealth Corporation (OhioHealth) challenging the company’s anticompetitive contract restrictions. The proposed settlement would make healthcare more affordable by forbidding OhioHealth from imposing terms in its contracts with commercial health insurers that deter budget-conscious healthcare plans that would lower costs for Ohio consumers and employers.
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KVIFF Industry Days Sets Book-to-Screen Titles, Rolling Stones Film Among Central Stage Projects
Karlovy Vary unveils 11 movies from "established filmmakers with extensive festival pedigrees" and eight books for the first adaptation showcase, designed to become a "Central-Eastern European IP market."
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Kamal Zuhdi Abdallah, a/k/a Kamal Sulleman, Defendant; Zeina Abdallah, Relief Defendant
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Karlovy Vary Unveils Central European Projects for Central Stage Showcase, Launches Book-to-Screen Spotlight
KVIFF Promises, part of the industry program of Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, has unveiled the works-in-progress projects from Central Europe selected for the KVIFF Central Stage showcase, as well as the books selected for the first edition of Book-to-Screen at KVIFF, a showcase for books seeking film adaptation deals. The 11 upcoming films selected […]
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Kelela Can’t Work It Out With A.K. Paul on New Single “Outta Time”
It was originally written for her 2017 album, Take Me Apart
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Kelsey Lu on Dirt, Diotima, Deluxe Dreams, and Their New Album, ‘So Help Me God’
“I feel like I’ve grown so much into myself in terms of knowing what I want and don’t want, and building my intuition,” Lu says.
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Kim Petras on Her High-Voltage New Album ‘Detour’—and Bringing Its World to Life Through Fashion
After leaving her label earlier this year, Petras released her best album yet—and used her own collection of vintage designer fashion to tell its story visually.
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Knicks Star Mikal Bridges Says He Will ‘Never Forget’ This Kendrick Lamar Album for Getting Him Through a Tough Time
The NBA champion gave fans a rare glimpse of his personality on Instagram Live and he didn't disappoint.
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Kurt Russell Receives Crystal Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival From Princess Charlene of Monaco
Princess Charlene of Monaco presented the Crystal Nymph Award of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival to Kurt Russell on Tuesday in recognition of his “exceptional contribution to the entertainment industry and his remarkable career spanning more than six decades.” Prince Albert II joined Russell on stage in the Salle des Princes at the Grimaldi Forum, while […]
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LACMA takes its celebration to the streets with a massive art parade down Wilshire Boulevard
LACMA will follow the April opening of its David Geffen Galleries with a large-scale Art Parade that moves beyond the museum walls and into the streets.
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Lauren Manoogian Resort 2027
Lauren Manoogian Resort 2027
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Lawsuit Dismissed of Ex-Yosemite Ranger Fired for Hanging Transgender Flag
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired after flying a giant transgender pride flag from a rock wall that looms over the California park’s main thoroughfare. U.S. District Judge …
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Little Algeria - the Kansas city taking a World Cup team to its heart
In a small city in the state of Kansas, a World Cup love story has started.
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Live Results: Alabama midterm primary runoffs
Alabama voters will return to the polls Tuesday to finalize nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat and a handful of other contests in which no candidate received a majority of votes in the May 19 primary.
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Live Results: California special primary election to replace Eric Swalwell
For several of these candidates, it's the second time in two weeks that they have appeared on a ballot for this U.S. House seat.
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Live Results: District of Columbia midterm primaries
Washington, D.C., on Tuesday will hold a districtwide primary for federal and local offices that will be unlike any election the nation's capital has previously held.
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Live Results: Georgia midterm Republican primary runoff
Georgia Republicans will finalize their picks in marquee races for U.S. Senate and governor in a state primary runoff election on Tuesday.
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Live Results: Oklahoma midterm primaries
A combination of term-limits, retirements, aspirations for higher office and one high-profile presidential appointment have triggered a wave of open seats in Oklahoma's state primary on Tuesday.
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Luke's 'Empire' light saber, 'Wizard of Oz' witch hat, Lebowski rugs up for auction
A Luke Skywalker light saber from “The Empire Strikes Back” is expected to fetch at least $1 million at an upcoming auction
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M 6.3 - 260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
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M 6.7 - 43 km ESE of Palu, Indonesia
PAGER - YELLOW ShakeMap - VIII DYFI? - VIII Time 2026-06-16 03:27:44 UTC 2026-06-16 03:27:44 UTC at epicenter Location 1.117°S 120.199°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)
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Making Decisions Under Pressure in Complex Risk Environments
Insurance leaders say today’s risk environment is creating challenges that are more difficult to predict than ever before. This is leading insurers to rethink how they assess risk and make the right decisions without sacrificing speed and efficiency. “Risk is …
Culture
Maluma, Jay Wheeler & More: Who’s Your Favorite Latin Music Dad? Vote!
In celebration of Father's Day, vote for your favorite artist dad below.
Technology
Man bailed after woman pushed into path of bus on Putney Bridge
A man is bailed after being arrested in the case of a woman who was pushed into a road in 2017.
Technology
Man who set fire to homes linked to PM jailed. His Russian-speaking handler escaped
A shadowy figure known as El Money orchestrated arson attacks in London linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Global
Maritime security expert weighs U.S.-Iran deal's impact on global shipping
To discuss what the Iran deal would mean for global shipping and the Strait of Hormuz, Amna Nawaz spoke with Ian Ralby. He's a global maritime security expert, president of Auxilium Worldwide and a senior fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy.
Markets
Markets/Coverages: Nationwide, Barn Owl Partner to Monitor Rural Property Owners
Insurer Nationwide looks to its customers in taking a new approach to rural property monitoring through a relationship with Barn Owl, a provider of solar-powered, cellular-connected remote camera systems designed specifically for farms, ranches and rural agribusiness operations. Nationwide said …
Technology
Masha Gets a New Family: How Animaccord Is Expanding Its 235 Billion-View Franchise
With 'Masha and the Three Bears' set to debut at Annecy, the studio behind the world's most watched cartoon is betting that a fresh take on parenting and folklore can win over a whole new generation.
Technology
McDonald's is serving fried apple pie again for America's 250th birthday
McDonald’s is frying up some apple pies to honor America’s 250th birthday
Technology
Mexican National Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Role in Large Scale International Cocaine Trafficking Offense
A Mexican national was sentenced today to 14 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to import approximately 1,900 kilograms of cocaine into the United States.
Technology
Miami Tech Investor Revives $3 Billion Real Estate Development
More than a decade after announcing plans for a large real estate development in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, technology investor Bob Zangrillo is reviving the project, now pitching it as a home for the city’s growing roster of AI companies. …
Technology
Michael Burry says he's tempted to bet against SpaceX, but passes on expensive options
Burry argued the company's market capitalization had reached levels that dwarf many established businesses and fortunes.
Technology
Microsoft Sued by Shareholders Over Expenses, Cloud Business, AI
Microsoft has been sued by shareholders who accused the company of defrauding them and inflating its stock price by failing to disclose slowing growth in its Azure cloud business and the need to spend billions of dollars on AI infrastructure. …
Culture
Monumental cave art on Paris' oldest bridge finally opens, as the public steps and sniffs inside
French street artist JR has transformed Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into an artificial cavern
Technology
Morat Turns Los Bukis’ ’80s Classic ‘Tu Cárcel’ Into a Billboard Latin Airplay No. 1
“The challenge was to live up to the original song. I love that it reflects so much of Morat’s sound,” producer Nico Cotton tells Billboard .
Global
More than a dozen horses killed in New York barn fire
The fire broke out in Saratoga Springs, a city widely considered the mecca of American horse racing.
Science
Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.
Technology
My child was given a summer cabin. Should I pay for the $10,000-a-year maintenance and taxes?
“When the time comes, there will be a substantial inheritance to be split 50/50 between our two children.”
Technology
Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty in Rape Case
The Louisiana rapper entered a guilty plea to third-degree rape charges in March
Culture
Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Rape Charge
"If I did that to you, I deserve the max sentence," the New Orleans rapper reportedly told the courtroom.
Technology
NASA Uses Machine Learning to Enhance Flash Flood Warnings
The Transient Artifact and Continuous Learning System (TACLS) leverages data from continuously operating satellite networks coupled with machine learning models to help meteorologists at the National Weather Service forecast flash floods more efficiently.
Technology
NASA Webb, Hubble Reveal History of Relic of Milky Way’s Formation
Researchers using two of humanity’s most powerful observatories — NASA’s James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes — have definitively shown that Terzan 5 is not a globular star cluster as it was once classified, offering new insight into how galaxies like our own form and evolve over time. A globular star cluster typically has only […]
Technology
NASA seems to be backing away from hunting for life on Mars
Viking 1 kicked off the search for Martian life 50 years ago. Now NASA’s shifting priorities are putting the quest in limbo.
Technology
NASA’s Quantum Lab Aboard Space Station Gets Chilly Upgrade
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have switched on NASA’s newly upgraded Cold Atom Lab, a one-of-a-kind facility designed to improve how scientists explore the fundamental workings of matter and develop new quantum technologies. By leveraging the unique environment of microgravity in space, the lab can accomplish cutting-edge science impossible to do anywhere else. Quantum […]
Technology
NASA’s Webb Catches Exoplanet Getting Roasted
One well-done gas giant, coming right up! That’s the latest from researchers analyzing NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s observations of HD 80606 b, an exoplanet four times the mass of Jupiter with an extremely elliptical orbit that sweeps close by its Sun-like star. The research team is presenting their study and preliminary findings Tuesday at […]
Global
NHS report warned of maternity care concerns at trust days before landmark baby death case
A previously unpublished report details problems in Nottingham's maternity units before a major review.
Technology
Naomi Campbell appears at a London court to give evidence against her charity trustee ban
British supermodel Naomi Campbell has appeared in a London court challenging her ban as a charity trustee in England and Wales
Technology
Naomi Campbell blames lawyer for 'fraud and deception' at charity ban appeal
The supermodel is appealing the ban against her, telling an appeal tribunal that fake emails were used to misdirect funds.
Global
Nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans
African and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas
Technology
Nebraska’s Wide, Rolling Domain
The Nebraska Sandhills—the largest system of sand dunes in the Western Hemisphere—stretch across about one-quarter of the state.
Technology
New Wharton forecast puts Social Security trust fund depletion later than official projections
Social Security's retirement trust fund may dry up in February 2033, according to a new report from the Penn Wharton Budget Model shared exclusively with CNBC.
California
New commission takes aim at California’s broken public defense system
California is one of just two states that provides no money for the basic defense of poor people accused of crimes.
Culture
News Wrap: Civil rights, special education oversight shifted from Department of Education
In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration is taking additional steps to dismantle the Department of Education by moving two high-profile functions out of the agency, crews are making progress to contain a wildfire that broke out in the Los Angeles area and British officials are investigating reports that a Russian warship fired warning shots at a UK-registered civilian yacht.
California
Newsom calls out Trump as investigations into his family heat up
Saying that he is “proud” to join the list of President Donald Trump’s political enemies, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused the U.S. Department of Justice of conducting a baseless investigation of the governor and first partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Newsom claims he’s in the crosshairs because he’s considering running for president. As CalMatters reporters […]
Technology
Newsreader Tina Daheley to leave Radio 2 breakfast show
The move comes just a couple of weeks before Sara Cox takes over the show in July.
Global
Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.
Culture
Nightwatchers review – desperate struggle of migrant crisis under surface of picture-postcard ski resort
Juliette de Marcillac’s documentary follows the volunteers helping those crossing the French Italian border and shines a light on the the hypocrisies underpinning the treatment of asylum seekers With its rustic wooden chalets and spectacular alpine peaks, the French ski town of Montgenèvre has long been a popular holiday destination. Looking past these postcard-perfect vistas, Juliette de Marcillac’s absorbing documentary paints a very different picture, focusing instead on a humanitarian crisis that festers beneath the snow-white image of an idyllic locale. A whirl of confusion and fear envelops the film’s startling opening sequence, which follows a group of desperate migrants trekking across the Italian border into Montgenèvre, with the hope of claiming asylum in France. Among them are pregnant women and even small children, many of whom suffer from frostbite, exhaustion and other life
Technology
Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
Nvidia is betting on artificial intelligence to revive U.S. manufacturing
California
Odds that a proposed billionaire tax appears on California ballots plunge on prediction markets
Odds that a proposed billionaire tax is on California's ballot dropped after reports noted that Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing to stop the proposal.
Technology
Oil prices hit three-month low — but tanker bosses remain cautious on Hormuz transit
Global oil prices tumbled to a three-month low on Tuesday as the Iran peace agreement dominated the G7 meeting in France.
Global
Oklahoma begins choosing a new U.S. senator and governor in crowded primary
If no candidate receives at least 50% of the vote, the top two will have a runoff Aug. 25.
News
Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary
U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma is hoping to win the Republican nomination for the Senate seat once held by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin
Markets
Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders
A key platform that Cubans in the U.S. use to send money and goods to relatives in Cuba has stopped operations
News
Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders
A key platform that Cubans in the U.S. use to send money and goods to relatives in Cuba has stopped operations
Science
Opinion: Congress must reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act
America’s next health emergency won’t wait for Washington, write W. Craig Vanderwagen and Jennifer B. Alton.
Science
Opinion: I’m an Alzheimer’s specialist. I still missed it in my own father
“Alzheimer’s is not primarily a disease of old age. It is a decades-long biological process,” writes Elizabeth Bevins.
Technology
Paddington musical set for Broadway debut
The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.
Markets
Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatment
Paris Hilton has returned to the Utah boarding school where she said she was abused as a teenager
Markets
People Moves: Cincinnati’s Kellington to Retire as CTO, Osborn to Assume Position
Cincinnati Financial Corporation announced that John S. Kellington, chief information officer and executive vice president for its lead subsidiary, The Cincinnati Insurance Company, will retire August 7. Kellington joined the company in 2010 as a proven insurance and technology leader. …
Markets
People Moves: Gallagher Appoints Practice Leaders for Casualty, Fine Arts, Data Centers
Gallagher is expanding its US retail brokerage capabilities with the appointment of three new practice leaders. Evan Hessel, managing director, casualty, joined Gallagher as part of the Woodruff Sawyer acquisition in 2025. He has extensive experience in developing risk financing …
Markets
People Moves: Lawley Expands Team Across Its Footprint
Lawley, headquartered in Buffalo, New York, named three new team members. Stéphane Legris, insurance advisor, based in Buffalo and serving the Saratoga, New York region. As an insurance advisor, Legris specializes in business insurance, captive solutions, and construction, transportation, and …
Markets
People Moves: Lockton Appoints Lespérance as CEO of Canadian Business; Aon Taps Marsh’s Desmond as Head of Construction for UK Commercial Risk
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the brokers Lockton and Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here. Lockton Appoints Lespérance as CEO of Canadian Business Lockton, the privately held independent insurance brokerage, announced the appointment …
California
People are betting on elections in prediction markets. Congress is watching
As prediction markets stir debate over betting on politics, the Los Angeles mayoral race raised a new question: What happens when people wager on elections?
Technology
Personal trainer goes missing after leaving gym, search underway: Police
Elena Katherine Moore, 39, was last seen walking away from a Planet Fitness in Lexington on Thursday and was reported missing the following day, according to police.
Culture
Phillips Just Had the Highest Grossing Watch Auction in US History at $75.8 M.
The sale pulled in a record $75.8 million across two days, with 100 percent of lots sold.
Technology
Pitti Uomo Guest Designer DSM Kei Ninomiya Goes Punk in Florence
For his first runway outing for the Dover Street Market label, the Japanese designer threads together community, real clothes and the retail emporium’s maverick stance.
Culture
Pitti Uomo and Milan Fashion Week Men’s Cheat Sheet: Spring/Summer 2027
With plenty of exciting guest designer shows and a souped-up calendar, it’s set to be a good season for Italian menswear.
Technology
Pizza Hut restaurant chain to be sold for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands
Global
Pizza Hut, struggling with delivery competition, sold for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut has been squeezed in recent years by the growth of DoorDash, Uber Eats and other restaurant delivery companies which marketed access to a slew of cuisines besides pizza.
Technology
Port of LA Forecasts 7% Cargo Decline in 2027 as Trade Uncertainty Clouds Outlook
Trade policy uncertainty and volatile global shipping conditions are expected to weigh on volumes even as retailers accelerate orders ahead of potential disruptions.
Technology
Prediction market traders speculate Anthropic will restore access quickly to AI model after Trump admin directed it to limit reach
Traders think it's more likely than not that access is restored by July 1.
Global
Prince George to attend Eton College from September
He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.
Global
Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.
News
Promoter of election conspiracy theories wins GOP primary for Nevada secretary of state
Former state lawmaker Jim Marchant has won the Republican nomination for Nevada secretary of state
Global
Putin trying to intimidate with activities in UK, former MI6 chief says
Hostile states are increasingly using proxies to carry out attacks in Britain following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Sir Richard Moore says.
Technology
Qualcomm CEO says AI agents will replace apps — as chip giant works on 40 new AI-powered devices
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said he is bullish on smart glasses which could eventually become as big as the smartphone.
Technology
Qualcomm’s latest chip hints that more powerful smart glasses could be on the way
Smart glasses are still a nascent category, but chipmaker Qualcomm is hard at work upgrading the silicon to power the next wave of XR devices: the Snapdragon Reality Elite. Although Qualcomm is announcing the chip today at Augmented World Expo, we've technically already gotten a hands-on with a device powered by the new chip at […] Smart glasses are still a nascent category, but chipmaker Qualcomm is hard at work upgrading the silicon to power the next wave of XR devices: the Snapdragon Reality Elite. Although Qualcomm is announcing the chip today at Augmented World Expo, we've technically already gotten a hands-on with a device powered by the new chip at last month's Google I/O: the forthcoming Aura glasses for Android XR. At the time, Xreal and Google were coy about the processor upgrades to the long-awaited spectacles. Turns out, it was the Reality Elite. Spec-wise, the new chip
Technology
Questions linger over U.S.-Iran deal as details remain murky
Meeting leaders of the top industrial nations at the G7 summit in the French Alps, President Trump again extolled the framework deal the U.S. struck with Iran to start nuclear negotiations and end the war. But the prevailing question remains: What is actually in that deal? Days after it was announced, no text has been released publicly. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
Science
RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from the Nebraska quarantine facility where she is being held
Technology
Remy Voice Actor Patton Oswalt Wants to Do ‘Ratatouille 2’ but It Can’t Be a ‘Money Grab’: A Lot of Sequels Are ‘Inorganic’
Pixar is back in theaters this month with “Toy Story 5,” and the legendary animation studio is already in development on more sequels such as “Incredibles 3,” “Monsters Inc. 3” and “Coco 2.” But one hit movie Pixar has yet to franchise is “Ratatouille,” Brad Bird’s 2007 Oscar winner about the rat Remy and his […]
Technology
RioFilme Has Boosted Shanghai Presence, as Filmmakers Praise ‘Continuous Support’ and ‘Increased Investment’ in Local Films
It’s been two years since Walter Salles’s Oscar-winning “I’m Still Here” catapulted Rio de Janeiro to screens all over the world, and momentum has continued to build thanks to coordinated efforts by RioFilme. The municipal film and audiovisual agency of Rio de Janeiro has ramped up investment in the city’s audiovisual industry, supporting projects that […]
Technology
Rivian laying off hundreds of workers amid R2 launch
Rivian said Tuesday it was laying off hundreds of workers, or less than 2% of its workforce.
Culture
Row over potential cull of Dartmoor hill ponies
Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of its hill ponies.
Technology
Russell Crowe says Gladiator II failed because ‘it didn’t have a moral core’
The star added that the original film appealed to a female audience ‘because it’s not about revenge, it is about vengeance’ – and because it didn’t have a gratuitous sex scene Russell Crowe has said that the Gladiator sequel was a failure because it lacked a “moral core” and that studio behind it “didn’t understand why [the original movie] was successful”. Crowe was speaking at the Taormina film festival, and in remarks reported by Variety he outlined why the thought the first Gladiator, released to considerable acclaim and box office success in 2000, was a success, and where its sequel, released in 2024, struggled. Continue reading...
Markets
Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots Near British Yacht
The UK said a Russian warship fired warning shots near a British yacht just outside of its territorial waters, in an attempt to prevent a possible collision. The UK received reports from a UK-registered yacht alleging Russia’s Admiral Grigorovich-class frigate …
Culture
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.
Technology
SGM Sells BHV Marais, Incoming Owners Will End Shein Deal
A team led by the current CEO will buy out the department store to refocus on its core offer, closing its controversial chapter with the Chinese ultra-fast-fashion retailer.
Science
STAT+: ARCH-launched Neumora stops depression program
A new AI model to improve trial enrollment, importing drugs from Canada, and more biotech news from The Readout
Technology
STAT+: How a biotech turned a trial failure into an AI model
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: How a biotech startup turned a failed clinical trial into an AI model, and more.
Technology
STAT+: Human Cell Atlas leader’s tie to 10x Genomics raises conflict-of-interest questions
As the Human Cell Atlas project marks its 10th anniversary, a leader's ties to a major single-cell RNA sequencing company raise conflict-of-interest questions.
Science
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Medicare and obesity drugs, Germany’s pricing plans, and more
Weight loss drugs will be available through Medicare starting next month, thanks to a program that is supposed to be temporary but may be difficult to end
Technology
STAT+: Verge Labs’ new AI model solves patient stratification problems for neurology clinical trials
As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Or as Verge Labs might put it, one company’s failed clinical trial … is that same company’s new AI…
California
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' release from federal prison inches closer once again
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is expected to be released from federal prison earlier than expected. The Federal Bureau of Prisons listed an updated release date of February 2028.
Culture
Sean Penn to direct January 6 drama with Bradley Cooper set to star
Oscar-winning actor to write and direct fact-based movie that will follow a police officer mixed up in 2021 Capitol riot Sean Penn will direct a new film about the January 6 riot set to star Bradley Cooper . According to Deadline , the star, who recently won his third Oscar, will bring what’s been described as a “passion project” to the screen and act as both writer and director. This article was amended on 16 June 2026. An earlier version stated that Sean Penn had won two Oscars, not three. Continue reading...
Technology
Sean Penn to direct Warner Bros. movie about a police officer at Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros
Technology
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Prison Release Date Has Been Moved Up, Again
The rap mogul is serving 50 months for Mann Act violations as his attorneys attempt to have his conviction after a split verdict overturned because they say the judge overstepped in sentencing.
Technology
Sebago’s 80th Anniversary Celebrations Hit Pitti Uomo
A celebratory boat built in the shape of the Docksides boat shoe will sail along the river Arno this week.
Technology
See Obama Center’s Newest Artistic Commissions, Including Njideka Akunyili Crosby’s Portrait of the Former First Couple
Artists like Mark Bradford, Jeffrey Gibson, and Rashid Johnson are also featured.
California
Sex has always sold in Hollywood. This popular app is changing how
Audio erotica app Quinn is looking to normalize sexual content, with an assist from the stars of 'Heated Rivalry,' 'The Pitt' and more.
Technology
Sheryl Crow Blasts Trump’s ‘Disgraceful’ UFC Birthday Bash: ‘Let’s Be Better, America’
“This administration is corrupt and does not give a damn about the American people,” artist says
Global
Shockoe Institute explores enduring impact of slavery and how to expand freedom today
The Shockoe Institute in Richmond, Virginia, opened its doors this spring to try to open minds about the enduring impact of enslavement and how to seek solutions to improve civic life now. Amna Nawaz has a look at the effort for our Art in Action series, exploring how art and democracy shape one another, as part of our CANVAS coverage.
Markets
Skydiving Plane Crash Brings Attention to Industry’s Weak Oversight
Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the skydiving industry can allow problems to go …
Technology
Snap is finally about to ship AR glasses — and they cost a fortune
Snap is finally launching augmented glasses for the public. Specs, which Snap describes as "a wearable computer built into see-through augmented reality glasses," will cost $2,195. You can preorder a pair of Specs now at specs.com with a $200 refundable deposit, and Snap says they're expected to ship "this fall" in the US, UK, and […] Snap is finally launching augmented glasses for the public. Specs, which Snap describes as "a wearable computer built into see-through augmented reality glasses," will cost $2,195. You can preorder a pair of Specs now at specs.com with a $200 refundable deposit, and Snap says they're expected to ship "this fall" in the US, UK, and France. This is a big moment for Snap: The company made a big entry into smart glasses with its original Spectacles in 2016 , and the company has been toiling away on nonpublic AR versions of Spectacles over the past few yea
Technology
Snap unveils $2,195 AR glasses as CEO Evan Spiegel bets on post-smartphone future
Snap is launching its first AR glasses geared toward the broader public instead of developers.
California
Snap unveils its $2,195 augmented reality glasses as rivalry with Meta heats up
Snap's Chief Executive Evan Spiegel jabbed at rival Meta and explained why he thinks smart glasses represent the "next major leap in computing" at a conference in Long Beach.
Global
Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teen influencers say
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?
Global
Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence
The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.
Global
Some 'Lost Canadians' told to surrender new citizenship certificates
"It has devastated me," said one man who moved to Canada under the new law that grants citizenship to those who can prove an ancestral tie to the country.
Global
Some college, no degree: the Americans who find it impossible to graduate
They all begin college with hope, and leave without the credential they believed would shape the rest of their lives due to financial instability, family, illness Story and photographs by Rachel Bujalski Everyone knows the feeling of leaving something unfinished. A half-written novel. A business idea scribbled into a notebook. A hobby abandoned after the excitement fades. In my own life as a documentary photographer, I’ve started countless projects that never fully materialized. Some stories lose momentum. Others wait years before revealing what they are really about. Continue reading...
Global
South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising, but challenges linger
South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising by students, a pivotal moment in the fight against apartheid
Culture
Soyoung Yoon to Lead Whitney Museum’s Independent Study Program
Her hiring comes just over a year after the Whitney controversially paused the ISP.
California
SpaceX buys AI coding startup for $60B in race for an edge over Anthropic and OpenAI
SpaceX will move forward with its $60 billion acquisition of AI startup Cursor as Elon Musk's company seeks a competitive edge against Anthropic and OpenAI after its Wall Street debut.
Technology
SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world’s fifth most valuable company
Elon Musk’s firm briefly reached $2.97tn valuation days after its IPO following purchase of AI coding startup Cursor SpaceX has overtaken Amazon to become the world’s fifth most valuable company days after its stock market debut . The milestone came as Elon Musk’s company agreed to buy the startup behind the AI-powered coding app Cursor for $60bn (£44bn), in an attempt to capitalise on the technology’s success as a coding tool. Continue reading...
Technology
SpaceX rises 12% to leapfrog Amazon, briefly top Microsoft in market cap
CEO Elon Musk said Sunday that the company "might be able to reach approximately" $1 trillion revenue in 2030.
Science
SpaceX trading hits ‘bonkers’ levels as new ETFs see a massive cash influx
Newly launched leveraged ETFs are seeing heavy inflows as investors look for fresh ways to play the SpaceX hype.
Technology
Squirrel Flower Announces New Album Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going
Watch Ella Williams wander under a double rainbow in the video to lead single “Reelin”
Technology
Sri Lanka sees ‘alarming’ rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia
Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connections Experts have warned that Sri Lanka is emerging as a hub for transnational cybercrime, after a crackdown in south-east Asia pushed Chinese-run criminal networks to relocate their vast scam operations. Sri Lankan police spokesperson Fredrick Wootler said the country was witnessing an “alarming increase of cybercrimes” perpetrated by people entering the country as tourists, and then illegally setting up scam operations targeting people across the world. Continue reading...
Technology
Stanley Cup Final Scores Largest TV Audience Since 2019
The six-game series, won by the Carolina Hurricanes, finishes well ahead of the past two times ABC has aired the NHL's championship series.
Markets
Steve Harvey: God’s blessings come with a duty to give back
Steve Harvey believes his success as an entertainer and author is a blessing from God, tied to his philanthropy
Markets
Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war
Stock markets rallied worldwide, and oil prices eased after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to get the global flow of crude going again
Technology
Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn
The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.
California
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain sold for $2.7 billion
Yum Brands has sold the Pizza Hut restaurant chain in two deals worth $2.7 billion.
Technology
Suki Waterhouse Completes Her London Look With Playful Shushu/Tong Heels
The bow-adorned pumps are part of the brand's fall 2026 collection.
Science
Surveillance Summaries: Brucellosis Surveillance - United States, 2010-2024
During 2010-2024, 54 U.S. jurisdictions reported 1,796 confirmed and probable brucellosis cases. A total of 71-165 cases were reported annually.
Science
Surveillance Summaries: Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Marine Toxins - Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System, United States, 2011-2023
This report describes 402 foodborne disease outbreaks caused by marine toxins were reported to FDOSS. These outbreaks resulted in 1,280 illnesses, 96 hospitalizations, and one death.
News
Suspect in deadly shooting of National Guard troops pleads not guilty to new charges
A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House, killing one of them, has pleaded not guilty to charges in a new indictment
Global
Sweden votes to back laws reinforcing its immigration crackdown
So-called ‘good behaviour’ legislation fiercely criticised by opposition politicians and rights groups Sweden’s parliament has voted to escalate the country’s crackdown on immigrant rights, backing laws that allow authorities to revoke residency permits based on a vague criteria of bad behaviour and obliging most public sector workers to report anyone suspected of being undocumented. The new legislation comes ahead of parliamentary elections in September, pitting the centre-right government, which currently depends on the support of the far-right Sweden Democrats to govern, against a far right that has said its intent is to create one of Europe’s most hostile environments for non-Europeans. Continue reading...
Global
Swedish court imprisons man convicted of pressuring his wife to sell sexual services
A Swedish court has convicted a man of charges including aggravated procurement for pressuring his wife into selling sex to a large number of other men
Technology
Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.
Technology
Take That tightrope walker says it's an 'honour' to perform with the group
Ellis Grover walked between two stages with a six-metre drop below him as Take That performed in Cardiff.
Global
Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
Technology
Tesla booted from the ‘Magnificent Seven’ by a top fund manager. Here is the tech giant he’s crowned.
T. Rowe Price fund manager David Giroux says Big Tech isn’t in a bubble, but there’s value in healthcare and utilities.
Markets
Texas Flood Threat Persists as Gulf System Nears Storm Status
The threat of floods continues across Texas, northeast Mexico and the US Gulf Coast as tropical moisture pours into the region and the odds rise that the Atlantic’s first named storm of the year could develop late Tuesday or early …
Markets
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
Technology
The Best Large-Scale Works at Art Basel Unlimited 2026, From a Deconstructed Airplane to Mounds of Hospital Bedsheets
Works by Isa Genzken, Chris Burden, Eva Jospin, and Benoît Piéron are among the highlights at this year's fair.
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The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a great last-minute Father’s Day gift
Father’s Day is nearly here. Hopefully, you already got a gift for dads you care about, but if not, here’s a quick, easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys a good comic strip. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes contains every one of Bill Watterson’s beloved strips made during the comic’s ten-year run from 1985 through 1995, […] Father’s Day is nearly here. Hopefully, you already got a gift for dads you care about, but if not, here’s a quick, easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys a good comic strip. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes contains every one of Bill Watterson’s beloved strips made during the comic’s ten-year run from 1985 through 1995, packed in three deluxe hardcover books, for $89.48 at Amazon when you check the on-page coupon. The set originally sold for $225, but it’s often available for around $130. This is the best price I’ve seen it sell for. The Complete Calvin and
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The Death of Robin Hood review – Hugh Jackman darkens a heroic tale in grim drama
A conceptually intriguing film that turns the outlaw hero into a selfish criminal struggles to find its footing despite some fantastic craftwork Spoiler: Robin Hood is going to die. In bluntly titled drama The Death of Robin Hood, that might be exactly what one is programmed to expect but, in this often intriguing revisionist tale, it’s what he leaves behind that might be more of a shock. With the gap between the ultra-rich and the rest of us continuing to expand at a riot-inducing pace (we now have our first trillionaire – congrats!), it’d be tempting to use a folk hero of the past as a rousing symbol of what many of us would like to see in the present. But in writer-director Michael Sarnoski’s darker, grubbier take, Robin Hood takes from anyone and keeps it for himself, despite what the legend might say. In fact, as played by a dour Hugh Jackman , he’s plagued by stories told by firesi
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The Google / Xreal Aura XR glasses are now available to preorder
The Project Aura glasses collaboration between Xreal and Google is now one step closer to being something you can buy. Reservations for the second Android XR device, now dubbed the Xreal Aura, are available for $99 starting today, with a full launch in the US, UK, Japan, Canada, and South Korea expected sometime this Fall. […] There’s still no word on the final launch price, however. | Image by Xreal The Project Aura glasses collaboration between Xreal and Google is now one step closer to being something you can buy. Reservations for the second Android XR device , now dubbed the Xreal Aura, are available for $99 starting today , with a full launch in the US, UK, Japan, Canada, and South Korea expected sometime this Fall. The Xreal Aura follows Google's first Android-powered XR device, the Samsung Galaxy XR headset , which launched at $1,799 in October 2025. We still don't have a fu
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The Latest Beauty Executive Moves at Sephora, La Roche-Posay and More
Executive shifts are afoot in beauty.
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The Men’s Beauty Boom Wasn’t ‘Supposed’ to Happen Like This. Now What?
As the so-called manosphere begins to catalyze men’s grooming in long-awaited — but perhaps less-expected — ways, deciding how to navigate the moment has become paramount for brands.
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The Performance Lecture Is the Perfect Art Form for the Influencer Age
What is it about this medium that is so attractive to these performers and their audiences today?
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The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations
Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to CDC data, though it still trails other similar nations.
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The biggest risk to your retirement isn’t a market crash — it’s a crisis you probably haven’t planned for
Health-related financial risks are the No. 1 threat to retirement security.
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The children's book that beat 'Heated Rivalry' on the charts is officially getting a reprint
A viral TikTok recommendation sent the 2022 picture book 'Our World Is a Family' straight to the New York Times bestseller list. Now it's being reprinted June 19.
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The era of trillionaires will be dire for democracy. Here is how we can fight back | Gabriel Zucman
There is a fundamental tension between extreme wealth and the very possibility of democracy. That’s because extreme wealth is always an extreme power The stock market listing of SpaceX has led to an outpouring of celebration, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. Yet those who rejoice in Elon Musk ’s fortune surpassing the $1tn mark need to be reminded of a simple and vital truth: the mere existence of trillionaires is a major political and economic problem, probably the defining issue of our time. Simply put, there is a fundamental tension between extreme wealth and the very possibility of democracy. Extreme wealth is always an extreme power. It’s the power to stifle competition, the power to shape public discourse, the power to influence policymaking, the power to buy elections, the power to stall social progress. Gabriel Zucman is a professor of economics at the Paris School of Economic
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The new oil? Inside the effort to turn AI computing power into a tradeable commodity
AI compute futures could eventually rival some of the world's largest commodity markets, Silicon Data's Carmen Li believes.
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The one-page pledge that forces your financial adviser to put you first
Most investors ignore this abstract legal rule — and it’s fueling a massive wave of fraud.
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The peace deal is in the price: Goldman Sachs lowers its oil-price target to market levels
Risks to oil price assumptions in the event of a finalized peace deal are two-sided but the Goldman Sachs report notes that the global economy adjusted very flexibly to the largest oil production shock in history
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The peptide boom: how the US got hooked on unregulated ‘miracle’ drugs | On the Ground
Across the US, thousands of people are injecting themselves with unregulated peptides in pursuit of weight loss, muscle growth and younger-looking skin. Despite being labelled 'not for human consumption', the substances are readily available online and have surged in popularity among people disillusioned by traditional healthcare. To find out why so many Americans are willing to risk unknown side-effects for the promise of a quick fix, Adam Gabbatt meets the users and influencers driving the peptide boom, and investigates what's really inside some of these so-called 'miracle' drugs Continue reading...
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These Sports Shows Aren’t Playing the Game You Think They Are
From ‘Stick’ to ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ and ‘Off Campus,’ this Emmy season’s most resonant series are using athletics as a gateway to grief, identity and redemption.
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Thirst review – member-dismembering Icelandic gore fest rips it up in trashy 80s style
A 1,000-year-old vampire obsessed with removing men’s genitals is the main storyline in this body horror, filmed in trashy 1980s synth-heavy style Wibbling willies! This gore fest from Iceland starts as it means to go on: parked on a quiet back road, where a balding 1,000-year-old vampire has lured a middle-aged man into his car with the promise of a quickie. The vampire’s head lowers into his poor victim’s lap. “Not quite so hard,” the man implores, unheeded. Just three minutes into the film, we get sight of a dismembered member – the first of many to come. Filmed in trashy 1980s style, with plenty of red smoke and a synth-heavy soundtrack, Thirst is over-the-top and deliberately ridiculous, though I couldn’t stop myself yelping at one or two moments. This is not a film graced by first (or even second) rate acting, though Hjörtur Sævar Steinason gives an entertaining performance as the
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Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.
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Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married
Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and Zendaya have tied the knot
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Tom Holland confirms marriage to Zendaya following speculation and viral AI pics
Photos appearing to show Tom Holland and Zendaya getting married in Italy have had millions of likes - but they’re not real.
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Tom Holland confirms that he and Zendaya are married
The actor told Esquire magazine the couple have ‘a relationship that will stand the test of time’ and his family ‘were all there’ for the wedding Tom Holland, the British actor best known for playing Spider-Man, has offered confirmation that he and co-star Zendaya have already got married. The wedding of the couple, who have been together for some years and got engaged in December 2024, has been the subject of intense speculation, further fuelled by a red carpet remark by Zendaya’s stylist, Law Roach, in March 2026, that the ceremony had already taken place. Continue reading...
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Toronto police link dozens of shootings to ‘multilayered’ gun-for-hire network
Young adults and teens are being recruited through apps like Telegram and paid to carry out attacks, officials say Police investigators in Toronto have said that dozens of shootings – including one at the US consulate in March – are linked to a “multilayered” gun-for-hire network that is also responsible for attacks on synagogues around Canada’s largest city. Toronto’s police chief, Myron Demkiw, told reporters on Tuesday that young adults and teenagers are being recruited through encrypted messaging apps such as Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp by “bad actors” and paid by the networks to carry out the attacks. Shooters are required to film their attacks in order to get paid. Continue reading...
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Toronto police say gun-for-hire networks linked to US Consulate shooting
Toronto police have linked multiple shootings, including one at the U.S. Consulate in March, to complex gun-for-hire networks
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Toy Story 5 review – Pixar franchise needs new batteries
A sinister new tablet threatens the honest-to-goodness toys’ existence, but Buzz, Woody and Jessie’s big tech moral battle feels compromised The fifth episode of the Toy Story franchise is as slick and smooth as you like, as glitchless as Toy Story 6 or Toy Story 7 might be … or will be. As a piece of family-entertainment content it has the unblemished sheen of a brand new smartphone. But at heart, it has gone dead. For all the intensive, high-energy creative work that has clearly gone into this film’s every frame, the jeopardy, the novelty, the ideas and the passion are lacking; the crucial Toy Story theme of mortality feels underpowered, and the film even calamitously loses its nerve with its own big idea – those squeamish about spoilers had better look away now – the sinister way addictive tech devices are undermining the imaginative play that kids once had with honest-to-goodness toy
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Treasury yields fall ahead of Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — fell over 2 basis points to 4.449%.
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Trump admin seeks to block restoration of historical sites at national parks
The National Park Service filed an appeal to dismiss a judge's ruling that the federal government must restore historical sites and materials at national parks.
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Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide against algae in Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump's remodeled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned chartreuse from an algal bloom
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Trump delays Clayton's nomination for intelligence director to try to push Congress on voter ID bill
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was delaying federal prosecutor Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support for passage.
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Trump denies U.S. will put 'any money' into Iran, as he meets allies at G7 summit
Washington and Tehran announced a Memorandum of Understanding had been reached over the weekend.
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Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
The US vice-president says the agreement is "about a page and a half" and "very general", meaning many details will be worked out later.
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Trump signals he could send details of Iran deal to Congress
The peace deal announced Sunday is meeting lukewarm reactions from Congress, including some allies of President Donald Trump.
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Trump signals he may reimpose sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine
Ukraine has started EU membership negotiations, seeking security guarantees.
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Trump's feud with AI company Anthropic keeps heating up
Anthropic officials are expected to meet with the White House on Monday after the US government, citing national security concerns, ordered the company to cut off access to its latest AI models.
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Trump's relationship with Netanyahu frays as he pursues a deal with Iran
Netanyahu's tenure as prime minister spans four U.S. presidents, and he's frustrated all of them at one point or another. But none has voiced that as openly as Trump, who started the conflict in tandem with Netanyahu.
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Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore battles ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in GOP Senate runoff in Alabama
The Alabama race will be another test of Trump's endorsement powers, as his picks have largely prevailed in Republican primaries this year.
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Trump’s own DOJ confirms Governor Gavin Newsom is right
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Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.
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Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup
Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
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Two 1,700-Year-Old Roman Marble Statues Surface Inside an Ancient Wine Vat in Israel
Dating to approximately the 4th century AD, the marble busts are thought to depict prominent figures from the Greco-Roman world
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Tyra Banks was rooting for Netflix. Now, she's suing it over 'America's Next Top Model' doc
Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over the docuseries 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model,' claiming that selective editing painted the former supermodel in a negative light.
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U.S. Justice Department Moves to Intervene in Race Discrimination Lawsuit Challenging Reparations Program in Evanston, Illinois
Today, the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division moved to intervene in a lawsuit challenging a program by the City of Evanston, Illinois, that distributes cash payments and financial assistance for housing solely to black persons, and their descendants, and not to similarly situated persons of other races. The United States’ proposed complaint in intervention alleges that the city’s actions violate the Equal Protection Cause of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Fair Housing Act.
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UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".
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UK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media ban
No 10 is worried about retaliation from White House over restrictions on under-16s’ internet use Ministers have embarked on a concerted lobbying operation to prevent a backlash from the Trump administration to the under-16s social media ban announced by Keir Starmer. Officials said they had spent weeks trying to reassure senior Trump officials and the US president himself that the restrictions were not specifically aimed at US technology companies. Continue reading...
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UN calls on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to reverse crackdown on women
The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their crackdown on women
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US consulate shooting in Toronto part of pattern of criminal-for-hire acts: Police
Toronto police announced arrests in multiple shooting incidents, including at the U.S. consulate, on Tuesday.
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US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, but still trails similar nations
The nation’s infant mortality dropped to a new all-time low in 2025
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US-Iran Deal Promises End to War but How it Will Work Remains Unclear
Doubts swirled around the U.S.-Iran interim deal to end the war in the Middle East as shippers said it could take weeks for confidence to return after any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and fundamental questions remained unanswered. U.S. …
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Uber, Lyft accused of charging different fees for the same rides at the same time
A Consumer Reports study found that the prices for Uber and Lyft trips can vary drastically even when booked for the same route at roughly the same time.
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Uffizi Gallery unveils new arrangement for Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera'
The Uffizi Gallery has repositioned Sandro Botticelli’s masterpieces “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera.”
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Ukraine Aims to Align Banks, Insurers With EU Rules by 2028, Central Banker Says
Ukraine is accelerating reforms to align its banking and insurance sectors with EU standards by 2028 despite wartime challenges, to buttress investor confidence and deepen economic integration with Europe, its central bank governor said. The European Union launched formal talks …
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Under Armour to Close Portland Headquarters
The sports brand will retain a small presence there but move staff to Baltimore and New York.
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Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid
The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government.
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Verizon’s ‘Simplicity’ flat-rate plan starts at $30 per month for new customers
Verizon is launching a new Simplicity plan that starts at $30 / month for new customers, or $45 / month for existing ones. In its announcement, Verizon says the plan drops activation and upgrade fees, while offering one flat price for each line. The $30 price for new customers is an "initial promotional offer" that […] Verizon is launching a new Simplicity plan that starts at $30 / month for new customers, or $45 / month for existing ones. In its announcement , Verizon says the plan drops activation and upgrade fees, while offering one flat price for each line. The $30 price for new customers is an "initial promotional offer" that applies after enabling autopay and taking advantage of a discount for switching carriers, according to Verizon . But before customers can ditch Verizon's $40 fee to activate or upgrade a device, they'll need to opt in to the carrier's new loyalty program
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Vilhelm Parfumerie’s Cofounder Is Getting Into Skin Care
The brand launches June 23 with four sun and blue light protection products for day and night.
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Vince Staples Lines Up North American Tour
The rapper will enlist a live band to bring his new album Cry Baby to the stage
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WATCH: 'Paddington The Musical' coming to Broadway
"GMA" shares the exclusive news that "Paddington The Musical" is heading to Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in 2027.
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WATCH: ABC News interviews Barack and Michelle Obama: Exclusive
Here is a first look at Robin Roberts' conversation with former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama ahead of this week's opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
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WATCH: Cast of 'Moana' ready to set sail
Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga‘aia launched the live-action "Moana" press tour as new song "Along The Way," written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, debuts ahead of the June 26 soundtrack release.
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WATCH: Countdown to Knicks parade
ABC News' Sam Champion has the latest on what could be the largest ticker-tape parade in New York City history.
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WATCH: Dad's sewer rescue mission for daughter's phone goes viral
A tech-savvy dad's quest to recover his daughter's stolen phone led him into a city sewer and made him an internet sensation.
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WATCH: Hundreds of dogs rescued as testing facility closes
A deal will permanently close a longtime animal testing facility and relocate nearly 500 remaining beagles.
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WATCH: Queer gear library helps Mainers get outside
ABC News’ Becky Worley reports on a Maine program working to make it easier and more affordable for people to enjoy the outdoors.
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WATCH: The phone call is having a comeback
Why some parents are introducing their kids to landlines and why some experts say it could be good for childhood development.
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WATCH: Trump says he 'wouldn't mind' sending Iran deal memo to Congress
The president voiced his openness to making the move at the start of a meeting with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the G7 summit in the French Alps.
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Wall Street can’t stop talking about ‘MANGOS’ stocks as the ‘Magnificent Seven’ becomes passé
Wall Street has a new way to sell the artificial-intelligence trade: take the companies investors most want to own, including some they still cannot buy, and turn them into an acronym.
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Wannabe despot, dashing diplomat or boring back-office swot? Greece’s founding father divides opinion
He built modern Greece from the ground up, but Ioannis Kapodistrias remains a controversial figure. A new biopic throws light on this overlooked titan of European history On a hilltop in central Corfu, a marble bust carved in the classical style gazes skyward, lean, fine-featured and composed to the point of austerity. There is no uniform, no decorations, nor symbols of office, just a name cut into the base in Greek capitals: Ι Α ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ. The bust stands alone in the gardens of Koukouritsa, once the family home of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece. The villa is now the only museum in the country dedicated to the man who gave up one of the most powerful diplomatic positions in Europe to return to a country that was barely a country and try to build one. Without Kapodistrias, there may have been no modern Greek state, and the map of Europe might look very different to
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Want to improve your credit score? Here’s how to ask for a credit-limit increase.
A credit-limit increase can help strained borrowers improve how their financial picture looks on paper.
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Washington County Prosecuting First Insurance Fraud Case Under OIC Deal
A county with one of the highest volumes of insurance fraud cases in Washington has filed its first changes under a new agreement with the state’s insurance regulator. The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed insurance fraud charges in Pierce …
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Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes capital
Voters in Washington, D.C. are heading to the polls to select party candidates for mayor and congressional delegate
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Watch Wu-Tang Clan Showcase ‘Bring Da Ruckus,’ ‘C.R.E.A.M.’ on ‘Fallon’
The New York rap group helped to celebrate the Knicks' championship victory by revisiting Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
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Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles
The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.
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Watch: The Darkness rock new He‑Man theme
The band, from Lowestoft, will feature in the soundtrack alongside Queen guitarist Brian May.
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Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?
The BBC's Tom Bateman looks at the US president's reaction to what he called "vicious" strikes.
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West End theatre to be named after Dame Judi Dench
The Shaftesbury Theatre is to be renamed to honour Dame Judi's contribution to the performing arts.
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What Hollywood Can Teach Harvard
Tinseltown titans from 'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner to the cast of 'Veep' recently flocked to the Institute of Politics in Cambridge to educate future leaders on the art of storytelling.
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What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
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What really happened during Corey Feldman's airport health scare
Corey Feldman is out of the hospital and on the mend after a health scare unfolded at Los Angeles International Airport.
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What to know about Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert
For decades, a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert has been a hotbed of some of the most innovative flight research in the U.S. From a test pilot breaking the sound barrier to a space shuttle touching down, aviation history has o...
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What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. allies are proposing a naval mission to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
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What to watch in midterm primaries and runoffs in Alabama, Georgia, D.C. and more
President Donald Trump has been at the center of this year's midterm campaigns, and his influence will be tested in different ways Tuesday as four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries.
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Why Richard Nixon Has Suddenly Gone Viral
The 37th president’s foundation has posted a slew of slickly edited videos aiming to make the late disgraced POTUS seem cool. It appears to be working.
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Why do you always feel like you have to pee when swimming?
It doesn’t matter if you drink less or use the restroom beforehand. Experts say it happens to all swimmers I’m midway into my hour-long swim when it hits: I really have to pee. This always happens. It doesn’t help to curb my morning coffee or use the restroom beforehand. My bladder doesn’t care. Why does this happen? “It’s a normal physiological response by the body to being immersed in water,” says Dr Stavros Kavouras , assistant dean, professor of nutrition and director of the Hydration Science Lab at Arizona State University. And it’s not just me: “It’s something that happens to all swimmers.” Continue reading...
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Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?
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Williams sisters receive Wimbledon doubles wildcard
Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women's doubles.
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Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'
She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.
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YHWH Nailgun Are Taking Magazine on Tour
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Yes, Zendaya and Tom Holland have already tied the knot. The groom confirmed it himself
'Spider-Man' star Tom Holland won't spin too many details about his under-the-radar wedding with Zendaya, except that it's already happened.
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Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits
Mental health professionals at Kaiser are raising concerns about an artificial intelligence tool that records medical appointments, saying it should have more safeguards.
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‘At first, the idea does sound crazy’: meet the scientists trying to refreeze the Arctic
Sea ice is melting fast, worsening the climate crisis, but a bold attempt to rethicken it is showing early signs of success ‘This would have been a wild dream a year ago,” says Andrea Ceccolini, standing on Arctic sea ice just a 4-mile snowmobile ride from the Inuit town of Cambridge Bay, northern Canada. To his left are sky blue ponds of meltwater created in the last few days by a sun that no longer sets in the high north summer. To his right, the sea ice is still a brilliant white, the light dusting of snow on top continuing to sparkle. “It’s incredibly different, the boundary – I mean, you can point to it,” he says. The difference is the result of a bold geoengineering experiment being conducted by Ceccolini’s company, Real Ice, funded by the UK government. Continue reading...
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‘David Bowie was a crazy workaholic’: Labyrinth at 40 – an oral history
Today, Jim Henson’s dark fairytale is seen as a classic of 80s high camp. But on release, it bombed. Here, members of the cast and crew remember laughter, tricky puppets and Henson’s ‘joyful magic’ Labyrinth arrived 40 years ago with David Bowie at his most devastatingly charismatic, a breakthrough performance by Jennifer Connelly, and lots and lots of puppets. The film about the quest of stroppy teen Sarah (Connelly) to rescue her baby half-brother from the clutches of Jareth (Bowie), the nefarious goblin king, was a dark fantasy that played out like a trippy Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. As Sarah tries to navigate an ever-shifting maze, the story evolves into a thoughtful coming-of-age tale. Director Jim Henson, the creative powerhouse behind the Muppets and Fraggle Rock, breathed life into Labyrinth, and his company Creature Shop designed a dazzling array of puppets to appear alon
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‘Everyone is angry for different reasons’: scepticism in Iran as peace deal nears
Any sense of relief is offset by doubts over durability of agreement and feelings of betrayal by Trump administration Middle East crisis – live updates In the rural town of Sirik, in southern Iran, temperatures over the past week have climbed to 45C (113F), and residents were still queueing to fill buckets of water days after US strikes reportedly damaged two drinking water facilities serving nearby villages. Amid the water shortages and the looming fear of war came news of a possible deal between Washington and Tehran. But for those struggling to pick up the pieces in the aftermath, the announcement brought little relief. Continue reading...
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‘Gone,’ ‘Tip Toe’ Star David Morrissey on Relying on Gut Instinct: ‘Analysis Can Be Paralysis Sometimes’
British actor David Morrissey tries not to think of the audience when making TV shows “but once you push the boat out of the harbor you’re just praying and hoping that people like it,” he tells Variety at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. As the star of ITV’s hit thriller “Gone,” which is in competition at […]
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‘He experienced a full life of trauma’: documentary explores troubled tale of Gregg Allman
A new documentary focuses on the hugely successful musician whose life was punctuated by tragedy Late in the afternoon on 29 October 1971, one of the world’s greatest guitarists, Duane Allman, was riding his motorcycle when he swerved to avoid colliding with a flatbed truck that suddenly stopped short in an intersection. He wound up slamming into the back of the truck with such force, it threw him under his bike which skidded and dragged him for 50 ruinous feet. Suffering a collapsed chest, a ruptured coronary artery and a damaged liver, Allman was pronounced dead three hours later. He was 24. Four decades after that tragic event, when journalist Alan Light was hanging out with Gregg Allman to ghostwrite the musician’s memoir, titled My Cross to Bear, he couldn’t help but notice how present Duane remained in his life. “In Gregg’s house, he was surrounded by photos of Duane, notes from Du
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‘He liked that people were scared of him’: my year unpicking fantasy and reality with a veteran of Italy’s football ultras
I’ve met many hardcore, violent fans, but the hostage-negotiating, cocaine-smuggling, Marxist-Leninist Alessandro Casolari still stood out I had heard the name Alessandro Casolari on and off for years. From 2016 onwards, when I was researching my book on Italy’s ultras – a cross between English football hooligans and Hells Angels – the nickname “Caso” kept coming up. In the late 80s and early 90s, he had led the ultras in Ferrara, whose football club is known as Spal. A red-brick city in northern Italy between Bologna and Venice, Ferrara has always felt sidelined, languishing in a marshy land of fog and floods. I used to go there quite often, drawn by its festivals and famous writers and film directors. A few years ago, when I started writing another book, about the Po River, I hung out there again, but I never bumped into Caso. Continue reading...
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‘It’s supposed to make you uncomfortable’: French artist JR on transforming Paris’ oldest bridge into a cave
‘France’s Banksy’ has created a monumental art installation over the Seine. And visitors to La Caverne du Pont Neuf are in for an uncomfortable and unforgettable crossing With the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower to one side and Notre Dame to the other, Pont Neuf is not only Paris’s most picturesque bridge but, contrary to what its name suggests, it’s also the city’s oldest. Yet as of today, Pont Neuf is no longer just a bridge but also an overground cave. Continue reading...
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‘I’ve Never Seen This Level of Unity’: Wu-Tang Clan, Fat Joe, Chuck D and More NYC Rappers Celebrate the Knicks’ Championship Win
It’s June 10, 2026, and RZA, the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, is reading the room — a really big room. The Wu’s many members have once again joined forces to rock Madison Square Garden, but this is no ordinary hometown concert. The newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members are set to […]
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‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Live-Action Series Set at BBC Studios, Kadokawa and Wheel in Motion
BBC Studios Kids & Family has unveiled a three-way partnership with U.K. production company Wheel in Motion and Japan’s Kadokawa Corporation to develop a live-action television series based on Eiko Kadono’s novel “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” marking the property’s first live-action television treatment. Currently in development, the project is planned as 10 half-hour episodes drawn primarily […]
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‘My hair extensions caught fire in a shootout!’ Dolph Lundgren on playing He-Man in Masters of the Universe
‘The studio wanted me to wear less. They wanted to see my muscles. But we were shooting outdoors in winter – and I had to put Vaseline on to keep my body heat in’ Cannon Films had the rights to Masters of the Universe and thought: “Let’s get this new guy. He’s blond, has good pecs … He can wield the sword.” I was convinced to do it but only very reluctantly – I didn’t want to play a toy. There was lots of excitement but also lots of worry. I’d been Soviet bad guy Ivan Drago in Rocky IV and now I was going to be this American hero. I was nervous and afraid people weren’t going to like it. Continue reading...
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‘Reclaim the Flag’ Director Alexis Bittar on Why Some People Were Too ‘Nervous’ to Be in Doc About LGBTQ Community’s Relationship to the American Flag
Alexis Bittar is reclaiming the American flag. So much so that the celebrity jewelry designer and filmmaker has one hanging outside the Brooklyn home he shares with his husband and their three kids. “I love it,” Bittar tells me. “I bought some Gay Pride flags, but I haven’t put them out yet. I like the […]
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‘Sicko’ Director on Why Gory Kazakh ‘Parasite’ ‘Not as Violent as Life Itself’: ‘Life Has Much More to Be Afraid Of’
There will be blood — and lots of it — in Kazakh director Aitore Zholdaskali’s solo debut, “Sicko,” a hard-boiled crime thriller about an internet scam gone wrong that plays this week at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival.  Written by Zholdaskali, Kazybek Orazbek and Aldiyar Zhaparkhanov, “Sicko” follows a cash-strapped couple who hatch a get-rich-quick scheme […]
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‘Streaming gave me a space to be myself’: Twitch creators on what it’s like to grow up on the platform
The world’s most successful gamer content creators, many of whom have spent their entire adult life on the platform, have met up at TwitchCon in Rotterdam Aimee Davies, better known as Aimsey to their fans, is 24 but looks much younger. Sitting in a bland meeting room above the annual TwitchCon event in Rotterdam, they’re a barely contained whirl of energy in a beanie hat and T-shirt, all smiles and lightning-fast chatter. Aimsey (who uses they/them pronouns) is also a Twitch veteran, having started streaming eight years ago at the tender age of 16. A million subscribers tune in every week to see them chaotically play Minecraft and share snippets of their life. They have grown up, from teen to young adult, carrying a vast audience with them into maturity. What is it like to experience that? “When you’re 16 you want to tell everyone everything about you,” they say as music blares from the
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‘Test’ Review: A Bodybuilder Anxious to Turn Pro Struggles With Questions of Faith and His Emerging Sexuality in Nuanced Character Study
Directed by Sam McConnell from a semi-autobiographical screenplay by lead actor Brock Yurich, the Ohio-set drama also features Tammy Blanchard and Matthew Morrison.
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‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Coming to Las Vegas’ Sphere
Sphere Entertainment will "enhance" the 1975 cult classic for the massive venue.
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‘The Wombles’ Franchise Set for Revival as the Blair Partnership Boards to Develop New Movies, TV Series and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Beloved British animated characters The Wombles are set to enchant a new generation following a consolidation of the brand’s intellectual property rights and the appointment of The Blair Partnership as its exclusive global representative. Created by Elizabeth Beresford in the 1960s, The Wombles are fictional furry critters with an eco-driven mission who live in burrows […]
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‘This will be timeless’: what art can we expect from Chicago’s $850m Obama Presidential Center?
Original works by 30 artists have been commissioned by the Obamas alongside vital pieces of memorabilia for visitors to appreciate It is a tale of two presidents. On 14 June Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting a raucous crowd for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on the White House South Lawn. Four days later, on the eve of Juneteenth, Barack Obama will unveil a monument to his legacy that honours the audacity of art . For the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago, Barack and Michelle Obama commissioned original works by 30 artists from diverse backgrounds, a bold move never seen at such scale at a presidential library. It also forms a quiet rebuke of Obama’s successor, who has filled the Oval Office with stiff presidential portraits while plotting the demise of cultural stalwarts such as the Kennedy Center and Smithsonian Institution. Continue readin
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‘Toy Story 5’ Review: Joan Cusack’s Cowgirl Jessie Takes the Lead to Impart a Sweet Lesson About the Rewards of Physical Play Over Screen Time
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen return to the voice cast of Pixar’s beloved franchise about the secret lives of toys, along with newcomers including Conan O’Brien, Greta Lee and Bad Bunny.
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‘Vikram Betal’ AI-Enabled Show Set at India’s Collective Studios Historyverse (EXCLUSIVE)
Historyverse, the culturally focused content label within India’s Collective Studios, has announced “Vikram Betal,” an AI-enabled adaptation drawing on the ancient Indian folk tradition of King Vikramaditya and the spirit Betal. Birla Open Minds will serve as knowledge partner on the project. The source material – rooted in the “Baital Pachisi,” a collection of tales […]
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‘We own our home outright’: I am 67 and earn $100,000. Do I take my $30,000-a-year Social Security now or wait?
“We have combined savings of $950,000 in retirement plans, Roth IRAs and Treasuries.”
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‘We weren’t allowed to meet Oasis!’: Japanese punk band Otoboke Beaver on fun, feminism and famous fans
Dave Grohl spread the word about the ferociously funny quartet and now they’re supporting Foo Fighters in stadiums. Just make sure you switch off your phone’s flash if you go to their gigs … They say brevity is the soul of wit and few bands have as much of both as Otoboke Beaver. Playing short, sharp songs packed with equal parts ferocity and black humour, next week the Japanese quartet will play easily their biggest UK gig yet, at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium supporting Foo Fighters. “We met Foo Fighters at an overseas festival, and again in Japan,” says vocalist Accorinrin as we chat in a music bar in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, a couple of hours before Otoboke Beaver go on stage and eviscerate an audience at the nearby O-Nest. “Dave Grohl told so many people about us, which helped us a lot. He didn’t have to introduce a nobody band like us, but Dave is always looking for newcomers and he