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'City united after so long': New Yorkers rejoice in Knicks' championship parade
The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals on Saturday, generating a citywide energy that culminated in a massive parade on Thursday.
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2026-06-18
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Technology
'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.
California
'Elf' and 'Couples Retreat' actor Faizon Love arrested amid child support battle
Faizon Love, who starred in 'Elf' and 'Couples Retreat,' was arrested in Florida on contempt-of-court charges amid a child support battle in which the actor is accused of owing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
California
'I wear my pride on my sleeve': Inside Zach Noe Towers' 'Twink Death' rebirth
Now in his self-described "Twink Death era," Towers reflects on how Pride transformed from something terrifying in the closet to an empowering, year-round celebration of queer community and joy.
Global
'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired 'fearful' England
England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.
Markets
'Markets, munitions and midterms' pushed Trump to Iran deal, Michael Doran says
To discuss the Republican reaction to President Trump's deal with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Doran, a former GOP foreign policy official. He was senior director for the Middle East on the National Security Council in the George W. Bush administration and is now at the Hudson Institute.
California
'Mind of Mencia' comic Carlos Mencia arrested on suspicion of felony tax evasion, L.A. County D.A. announces
Comedian Carlos Mencia, who broke out in the early 2000s with his Comedy Central series 'Mind of Mencia,' was arrested Thursday morning in Los Angeles on suspicion of a dozen felony tax evasion counts.
California
'Zoot Suit' will celebrate 45 years at The Ford with Edward James Olmos and Luis Valdez
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the release of Chicano film classic "Zoot Suit," The Ford is hosting a special screening of the movie on July 8.
Culture
10 All-White Outfits to Wear All Summer Long
One way to celebrate the start of summer? An all-white outfit. These monochrome looks are perfect for the warm-weather season—and beyond.
Culture
13 Summer 2026 Shoe Trends to Know & Shop
From flip-flops to clogs to strappy sandals, these are the top summer 2026 shoe trends to shop now.
Culture
18 Thoughts I Had About Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s Citi Bike Outing
Not Kylie biking in Tabis!
Technology
21 Times Gray Hair Won the Red Carpet
From Andie MacDowell to Rita Moreno, celebrities are embracing their natural grays with confidence and ease.
Technology
A 2011 earthquake bounced a seismic wave off Earth’s core, nudging Japan east
The wave's round trip to Earth's core set off a fault slip along Japan's plate boundaries, revealing a seismic hazard scientists hadn't recognized.
Culture
A Conversation in the Fashion Closet with Sarah Pidgeon and Vogue100
In the midst of the recent New York heatwave, Vogue100 had the pleasure of welcoming Sarah Pidgeon to talk about all things fashion, her recent Balenciaga campaign directed by Celine Song, and her breakout role as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story.
Technology
A Parking Spot, a Philosophical War and the Most Talked-About Film at Shanghai
Canadian director Louis Godbout on how a suburban Montreal argument over a parking space became 'The Parking Spot' — a psychological thriller dividing SIFF audiences in the best possible way: "The film is a meditation on fate."
Culture
A Running List of the Best Sales Happening Right Now—From Net-a-Porter to The Row
The Vogue way to navigating summer sale season? Knowing where to look—and the exact pieces to look for. Consider this your one-and-done shopping guide.
Science
A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone
The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities. Now its future is in doubt Some go there to read about the wood that Victorian manufacturers used to make walking sticks. Others want to see an illustration of a Tasmanian tiger or marvel at the field diary of one of the first known botanists to explore the Antarctic. Over the past 20 years, more than 64m pages have been made freely available through the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) – a digital treasure trove for fans of the natural world. More than 680 museums, universities, libraries and scientific institutions from China, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand to Europe, Africa, Mexico, Canada and the US, have contributed to the library. Manuscript on parchment from the Circa instans . Dating from about 1190, it i
Technology
A city's push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy
Kansas City, Missouri, plans to boost security by installing facial recognition cameras on buses
Global
A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England
News
A strategy for survival as Native Americans navigate 250 years of history
America's 250th birthday marks a milestone of resilience for Native Americans
California
A tax on billionaires qualified for the November ballot. 5 things to know about the measure
A California union wants to tax billionaires to fund healthcare. The initiative has drawn fierce opposition from Newsom and Silicon Valley moguls.
Technology
A textbook assumption about early land vertebrates may be wrong
Three species that lived about 308 million years ago challenge the idea that the first land vertebrates underwent amphibian-like metamorphosis.
Technology
A year of Walmart Plus is half off ahead of Prime Day
Do you often find yourself shopping at the big blue, or perhaps you’re just looking for an alternative to Amazon? Either way, Walmart is currently offering a year of its Walmart Plus subscription for $49, which typically costs $98. The membership includes perks like free delivery on orders over $35, free next-day and two-day shipping […] Do you often find yourself shopping at the big blue, or perhaps you’re just looking for an alternative to Amazon? Either way, Walmart is currently offering a year of its Walmart Plus subscription for $49, which typically costs $98. The membership includes perks like free delivery on orders over $35, free next-day and two-day shipping from Walmart.com when available, and free home pickup for returns. Importantly, it also grants you early access to sales, including the upcoming Walmart Deals starting on June 22nd that coincide with Prime Day 2026 . W
California
AI meets angst in 'Toy Story 5,' in which the gang and the plot feel obsolete
The fifth entry finds the series pulling the same old heartstrings as Jessie, Buzz and Woody once again feel irrelevant. So does the franchise.
Technology
APOS: Prime Video Bets Its Future in Asia-Pacific on Building the “Entertainment Hub”
At Asia's leading media conference, held this week in Bali, Amazon regional entertainment leaders touted its radical localization strategies, 600-plus distribution partners, and the new ad-supported tier in India built on Amazon MX Player.
Culture
Aardman exhibition marks animation studio’s half a century in Bristol
Show features characters and sets from likes of Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep and celebrates roots in city Aardman’s most famous characters, Wallace and Gromit, may be denizens of northern England but the studio’s deep-rooted connection to the south-west of the UK is being celebrated in a new show on Bristol’s harbourside. The exhibition at the M Shed, just around the corner from the Aardman base on Gas Ferry Road (a name that would not be out of place in a Wallace and Gromit adventure), shines a light on the studio’s 50 years in Bristol. Continue reading...
Science
Accused Insurer CEO Killer Mangione Could Face Hurdles With Mental Health Defense
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of assassinating a health insurance executive in a carefully executed plot, could have a hard time convincing jurors at his murder trial that he suffered a mental health breakdown, legal experts said. Mangione is accused …
California
After nearly two decades, this massive New Mexico wind project is now powering California
One of the largest clean energy projects in United States history is now online, delivering electricity from a massive wind farm in New Mexico to Arizona and California.
Technology
Alabama Defense Contractor Agrees to Pay $507,144 to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to Cybersecurity Violations
Defense contractor LOGZONE Inc. of Huntsville, Alabama has agreed to pay $507,144 to resolve its liability under the False Claims Act for knowingly failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in contracts with the Department of the Navy.
Technology
Albert Serra – In Conversation With China’s Bi Gan – and Carla Simón, Nicolás Méndez, Turbo Shorts Capture Spain’s Creative Take-Off at Shanghai
In the last two years, Spanish directors have had more films in Cannes Festival main competition – five – than any other country in the world.  On June 17, Prime Video announced that Spain was its No. 1 non-English export force, recently scoring as many hits in its Non-English Global Top 10 films as the […]
Culture
Alexandria Signs With Warner Music Australia, Warner Records: Exclusive
To celebrate her major label deal, Alexandria drops the new track “Justice,” a cinematic pop story told with strings and snares
Markets
Amazon Faces Billions in Penalties From Potential FTC Ad Suit
Amazon.com Inc. is facing a possible lawsuit from the US Federal Trade Commission that may lead to billions of dollars in civil penalties, over claims the e-commerce giant misled advertisers, according to people familiar with the matter. The FTC, which …
Technology
Amazon employees say they’re facing termination for backing data center limits
When three Amazon software engineers testified earlier this month at Seattle City Council hearings about data centers, they started their testimony by citing a city law barring employment discrimination over political speech. Now, they're accusing their employer of breaking that law by retaliating against them. On June 10th - one week after the hearing, and […] When three Amazon software engineers testified earlier this month at Seattle City Council hearings about data centers, they started their testimony by citing a city law barring employment discrimination over political speech. Now, they're accusing their employer of breaking that law by retaliating against them. On June 10th - one week after the hearing, and one day after the City Council passed a milestone moratorium on data centers - Patrick Schloesser, Darius Irani, and Liesl Wigand were each called into an impromptu meeti
Global
An Uber driver for World Cup fans was injured in Kansas City shootings that also left a man dead
Police say that an Uber driver taking American fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead
Technology
An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died
California
An arrest. A breakup. Turning 30. With 'I Love L.A.,' Rachel Sennott made comedy from chaos
In this week's episode, Rachel Sennott discusses finding the voice of "I Love L.A." — and finding her footing as series creator — during a tumultuous time in her life.
Global
An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies
Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.
Technology
Andrew Lloyd Webber on the creative process behind his acclaimed musicals
One of the biggest hits on Broadway right now is a reimagined version of "Cats," the legendary musical about a tribe of felines. "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" has received acclaim and won three Tony Awards. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown took in the show and talked to composer Andrew Lloyd Webber for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Technology
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.
California
Appreciation: Architect Lorcan O'Herlihy rethought urban housing and changed Los Angeles for the better
Architect Lorcan O'Herlihy died Sunday at the age of 66. The LOHA founder changed L.A. for the better — rethinking, among other things, dense urban housing and its relationship to the city.
Culture
Archaeologists Say They’ve Found the Prototype for Stonehenge’s Solstice Alignment
The find was announced just days before this year's summer solstice, when thousands of visitors will converge on Stonehenge.
News
Arizona prosecutors dismissing fake elector case but vow to seek new indictment
The decision announced Thursday marks the third such fake elector case filed by states to be dismissed, though the Democratic attorney general is vowing to bring it back to a grand jury in hopes of securing another indictment.
Science
Arrests of Immigrant Parents Create Mental Health Crisis for Children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Their distress manifests in physical and mental health symptoms including developmental regression, stomachaches, sleep problems, and falling grades. Research points to long-term health consequences.
Culture
Artist Gavin Snider Accuses Tik Tok-Famous Artist Devon Rodriguez of Stealing Knicks Artworks
Snider said Rodriguez's work was nearly "identical" to his.
Global
As Hungary’s Magyar joins EU summit, sidelined Orban meets with far-right allies
European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels without Hungary's Viktor Orbán for the first time in 16 years
Culture
As Spielberg confirms whether ET was ‘slimy or dry’, we enter a new age of the celebrity interview
Veteran interviewees are forever trotting out the same anecdotes in response to unoriginal questions – until one fearless disruptor dared ask if ET had moist skin For the most part, Steven Spielberg has avoided most of the indignities of the modern day press tour. He hasn’t had to subject himself to any spicy chicken wings , or summon any witticisms when presented with a cloche-covered sausage roll . Unlike many other celebrities, he hasn’t chosen to promote Disclosure Day by answering softball questions while simultaneously fashioning a Lionel Richie-style clay approximation of himself for YouTube . For this he should be applauded. Instead, Spielberg has spent this promotional cycle on something more suited to his stature. A maestro tour, if you will, on which he gets to position Disclosure Day against a body of work that is second to none. Publications have run long oral histories abou
Culture
At the Parade of Champions, Knicks Fans Color New York City Orange and Blue
The Knicks’ parade route was already at capacity just after 7 a.m., but that didn’t stop onlookers from pouring into the surrounding streets, scaling the scaffolding, and pressing their noses against the glass windows of their high-rise offices to try to catch a view of their victory lap.
Culture
At the Reykjavík Arts Festival, Poetic Perfumes Mingle with Björk and Much More
The festival features exhibitions, performances, and other happenings in the city and around Iceland.
Technology
Attorney general tells department to stop using X amid UK disinformation concerns
Exclusive: Richard Hermer’s office understood to be first in government to restrict use after recent riots The attorney general for England and Wales has told his office to no longer post on X, making it the first UK government department to stop using the Elon Musk-owned platform amid increasing worries about its use to incite violence and racism. Richard Hermer’s office last posted on X on Friday, and it is understood that officials have been told to no longer use the site, unless for the specific purpose of combatting disinformation there. Continue reading...
Technology
BBC pulls new Ashley Cain series after sexist language accusations
The BBC said it has "no future projects" with Cain planned as it pulls his BBC Three documentary series Into the Danger Zone
Technology
Bad Bunny Didn’t Need the U.S. to Set Touring Records This Year
Artist's Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour is now highest grossing and best-selling tour in history to ignore the states, and his ticket sales have pushed him past $1 billion in gross sales
Global
Barbados prime minister announces manifesto for slavery reparations
Updated document, which emphasises harm done to African women, is being considered by other Caribbean countries Barbados’s prime minister, Mia Mottley, has announced a new manifesto from Caribbean leaders asserting the “moral, ethical and legal case” for reparations over damage caused by hundreds of years of enslavement. Mottley was speaking at a “historic” conference in Ghana to advance the push for reparatory justice after the United Nations adopted a landmark resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. Continue reading...
Technology
Ben Stiller Teams With A24 and HBO for New York Knicks Doc
"Obviously I've been shooting some stuff on my phone, but it's kind of gonna be about all eras of the Knicks," the actor and filmmaker says of the project.
Markets
Biofuels Are Key to Avoiding Sharp Farmland Drop, S&P Says
Expanding biofuel demand is a “powerful catalyst” to restore profitability to American farms, according to a new study, as harvests balloon and lawmakers consider broadening the market for corn-based ethanol. Climbing crop yields are creating persistent surpluses thanks to better …
Global
Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds
Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.
Culture
Bongeziwe Mabandla faced addiction, illness and ‘backstabbers’. How has the South African singer stayed so upbeat?
An indie star in his homeland, Mabandla’s fame is growing abroad – and his uplifting new album is full of existential insight after some of the toughest years of his life As the camera pulls back from Bongeziwe Mabandla in the video for his recent single Yalwa , the true stars of the show reveal themselves: two women, dressed in a mix of crisp white and black traditional isiXhosa umbhaco garments and chic designer wear. Sure, Mabandla himself strikes a compelling figure in the centre of the frame in his own traditional apparel; the herd of cattle grazing around them are resplendent; and the forested ridges of South Africa’s Eastern Cape remain rapturous. But those stoic, confident, badass women! “Yeah, that’s my mom and aunt,” Mabandla says with a chuckle. The song, he says, is “all about heritage, going back and celebrating women in my lineage and in my family”. Keeping that connection
Technology
Bonkers SpaceX stats that show how staggering the money movement has been
SpaceX's first few days of trading have been filled with superlatives, from trading volume to the size of the company's first acquisition.
Technology
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
Markets
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
Technology
British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain
Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday.
Technology
Brooks Wants to Continue Growing in the Wholesale Channel
The athletic brand has promoted 26-year Brooks veteran Marc Misiewicz to vice president of U.S. wholesale.
Global
CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda
Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( DRC ) and Uganda , officials said on Thursday. The continued Ebola outbreak in the DRC comes as Canada, Mexico and the US jointly host the Fifa World Cup , attracting visitors from around the world. The officials said the outbreak, now the third largest on record, required “strong immediate support”, but that the global risk remained low. Continue reading...
Technology
CEO Talks: Daniel Heaf
CEO Talks: Daniel Heaf
California
California Homeowners Insurance Costs Still 41% Below National Average, Report Shows
California homeowners pay 41% below the national average for homeowners insurance, a study from LendingTree shows. LendingTree’s State of Home Insurance: 2026 report, which is based on rates publicly sourced from insurer filings, shows California homeowners paid an average of …
California
California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium?
A balance act: To help fund the safety net, lawmakers have voted through a health tax extension that could increase premium costs for Californians with private insurance
California
California se encuentra en un punto muerto con el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados por compartir datos de licencias de conducir con otros estados
Los legisladores de California están reteniendo los fondos que la administración de Newsom solicitó para una base de datos nacional de licencias de conducir, debido a la preocupación de que la información pueda conducir a deportaciones.
Science
Cambridge experts recreate 336-year-old garden to commemorate ‘father of natural history’
John Ray, 17th-century botanist who coined words petal and pollen, was a tutor at Cambridge when he created his first garden He coined the terms petal and pollen, helped to lay the foundations of modern biology and is widely regarded as the greatest English naturalist of the 17th century. But it was while he was a young college tutor at Cambridge in the 1650s that the botanist John Ray – also known as “the father of natural history” – created his first known garden and began to systematically study plants for the first time. Continue reading...
Global
Can ecosystems ‘malfunction’?
We are told the natural world is ‘breaking down’. But forests don’t work like aeroplanes or human hearts A version of this piece was originally published on Aeon as Why we need to think again about ecosystem failure The Amazon rainforest, according to a 2021 study , is losing its capacity as a carbon sink and now emits more than it absorbs. In the tropics, marine scientists are reporting that coral reefs are in decline, threatening fish stocks. Equally concerning is research into the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Amoc) , a vast system of ocean currents that helps regulate the climate and is at risk of collapsing this century. The entire global ecosystem appears to be losing its ability to function. We find this view in newspapers, magazines, technical reports and the journals of learned societies. But thinking about the environment in terms of its functions is also ho
Markets
Capital Factory CEO Killed in Private-Jet Crash in Texas
Joshua Baer, the founder and chief executive officer of the venture capital firm Capital Factory, died Tuesday in a plane crash in South Texas, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Baer, a major player in the Texas technology and startup space, was …
Technology
Celebrity Outfits and Shoes at the Knicks Championship Parade, from Alicia Keys to Rama Duwaji
Superfans Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet and Tracy Morgan were there too.
Culture
Check, Mate! Burberry Hosted a Posh Pub Watch Party During the World Cup
The scene at New York City’s Corner Bistro could have passed for happy hour at a London pub on Wednesday afternoon. The operative word being could, because there aren’t many alehouses that have been completely decked out by Burberry on either side of the pond.
Technology
Chris Brown Testifies at Dog Mauling Trial: ‘It Was A Lot of Blood’
The singer defended his response when a housekeeper was attacked by a security dog on his property, saying the bloody scene left him "in shock”
Global
Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s
The Church of England has apologized for its role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s
Technology
Comedian Carlos Mencia Charged With Tax Evasion After Failing to Report $8.7 Million in Income
Comedian Carlos Mencia has been charged with tax evasion and failing to report $8.7 million in income. Mencia was arrested Thursday and remains in custody. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced the felony state tax evasion charges. It is the first case filed by the DA’s newly established Business Tax Fraud Unit. […]
Technology
Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86
Tom Dreesen, known as half of one of America's first interracial comedy duos with Tim Reid, has died
Global
Comparing’s Trump and Obama’s Iran deals, what we know: ANALYSIS
One is a nuclear deal, the other is not.
News
Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids’ use of social media restored
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds
Technology
Craig Finn Announces The Man I’ve Always Been Tour
A North American run of full-band shows will cap off a jam-packed 2026 for the Hold Steady frontman
Global
Critics fear new Tennessee law could cut off life-saving care for immigrant children
Major surges of ICE agents have largely faded from public view, but immigration crackdowns are still ongoing in many communities, especially where there is cooperation with state and local authorities. A new law in Tennessee goes further than any other and has critics worried it will cut off life-saving care for children of undocumented immigrants. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Michele Johnson.
Technology
CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator
Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.
Technology
Culture wars: the fight to save Ukraine’s art – podcast
The Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins, on the citizens risking their lives to salvage Ukraine’s cultural heritage The Chornobyl Museum in Kyiv, recently renovated to mark the 40th anniversary of the disaster, stood as a vital site of memory for an independent Ukraine. But just weeks after its reopening, a massive missile strike left its halls in ruins. Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief culture writer, tells Annie Kelly that this tragic loss is not an isolated incident; it serves as a harrowing focal point for a much larger, unfolding crisis threatening the history of the entire nation. Continue reading...
Technology
DSM Kei Ninomiya Men’s Spring 2027: God Save Punk
Ninomiya’s punk boys took the show venue — and Florence — by storm.
Technology
Daisy Edgar-Jones Starrer ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ Lands 2027 Date
'CODA' filmmaker Siân Heder is behind the Paramount adaptation of Gabrielle Zevin's novel.
Technology
David Sheiner, Character Actor Known for ‘The Odd Couple’ and ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ Dies at 98
David Sheiner, the character actor known for his work in films like “The Odd Couple” and shows like “Murder, She Wrote,” died June 5 of renal failure in Los Angeles, his daughter Kate Sheiner confirmed to Variety. Sheiner was a Lee Strasberg-trained actor who left Broadway to move to Los Angeles. While studying the performing […]
Technology
Desert Field Test With NASA Advanced Rover Prototype
Description A prototype four-wheel rover developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory with advanced mobility and robotic autonomy capabilities trundled across the Colorado Desert near Plaster City, California, during a field test in March 2026. Called ERNEST (Exploration Rover for Navigating Extreme Sloped Terrain), the rover served here as a testbed for autonomy software developed for […]
Technology
Don’t wait for Prime Day. We found the 31 best early deals from Amazon and its competitors
Love or hate Amazon, its 23-26 June Prime Day event is a good time to snag discounts on tech, fashion and more, including much-loved brands such as Anyday and Caraway Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things You don’t have the wait until after Turkey Day: early summer is actually one of the best times of the year to snag a deal. Amazon is kicking off its annual summer sale on 23 June, and just as Christmas songs start playing in stores two months early, the company and many other retailers are slashing prices in advance. We’ve handpicked 31 of the best deals based on products the Filter has tested and loved in the past, including discounts on some of our favorite brands such as Field Company , Anyday and Caraway . If you want to shop at Amazon, we’ve handpicked products that are actually worth your money, and very few require a Prime subscrip
California
Dour and dull, 'The Death of Robin Hood' steals our time to give to the gloom
Promising director Michael Sarnoski misses the bulls-eye with this violent, dreary take on the 13th century renegade. Even Hugh Jackman can't save it.
Technology
Driver hailed for saving tourists from rip current at Louisiana beach: ‘I just locked in’
Jordan Matthew, who has no lifeguard training, rescued a young boy and two women from the dangerous current A shuttle driver recently used his bare hands to rescue three tourists ensnared by a potentially deadly rip current off the southern Louisiana coast, actions which state officials hailed as “heroic”. In an interview published on 15 June, Reliant Shuttle driver Jordan Matthew told Guardian reporting partner WWL Louisiana that he had just dropped off a group of tourists from Oklahoma at a beach on Grand Isle days earlier when one of them frantically flagged him down. Continue reading...
California
Drug users don't lose their gun rights, Supreme Court rules
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled for gun rights and against drug laws in a flip of longstanding federal law that prohibited drug users from possessing a gun.
Technology
EU May Tear a Page From US Playbook to Combat China Trade Imbalance
The 27-member trade bloc is considering levying duties on China over a persistent and growing trade imbalance.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Kaia Gerber Joins Uni as First Creative Partner in Residence
Gerber will collaborate across campaigns, partnerships and product development as Uni scales its Ulta Beauty footprint and broader business.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: LuxExperience CEO Michael Kliger on Redesign, Vision of Mytheresa Munich Store
The store was refurbished by Studio Baciocchi.
Markets
Eager to work, teens find a frustrating summer job search
Finding a summer job is proving harder for many American teens
California
Early TV ratings for 2026 World Cup set records for Fox, Telemundo
The first tournament matches held on U.S. soil since 1994 is more than doubling the audience levels of four years ago.
Technology
Eater, The Verge and SB Nation Sold to Penske Media
The deal formally winds down an era at Vox Media, which had sold its namesake site and podcast assets as well as New York magazine to James Murdoch.
Global
Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200
The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed 204 deaths, with 894 confirmed cases, Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said
Science
Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200
Ebola cases have increased almost 40% in a week in the current outbreak in Congo and Uganda as the death toll passes 200.
Technology
El Niño Is Underway
Satellite observations of sea surface height indicated that the 2026 event continued to strengthen in early June.
Technology
Europe explores energy security alternatives after Iran war's turmoil
The Iran war's impact on global fuel prices has pushed Europe to explore alternative trade and energy routes
Culture
Exclusive: Rama Duwaji Sports Cult NYC Label at New York Knicks Championship Parade
“I could not be more proud of our city and everyone representing it right now,” said designer Miss Claire Sullivan, who made the upcycled dress entirely from bootleg Knicks merch.
Culture
Exclusive: Sofia Coppola Will Celebrate 20 Years of ‘Marie Antoinette’ With a Book, a Restoration, a Documentary, and an Exhibition
To mark the 20th anniversary of 'Marie Antoinette' this fall, a book by Sofia Coppola’s longtime friend and collaborator Andrew Durham, an exhibition at Versailles, a theatrical re-release, and a documentary by her mother are all on the way.
Technology
FDA panel backs first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology
The Food and Drug Administration is evaluating Moderna's new shot, dubbed mFlusiva, for older Americans ahead of the winter flu season.
Technology
FDA panel considers a first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology
U.S. health advisers are debating a new kind of flu vaccine
Technology
FTC Takes Action to Protect Americans from Higher Drug Costs in Aurobindo, Lannett Deal
Proposed FTC order requires divestiture of four drug products to resolve anticompetitive concerns The Federal Trade Commission took action to protect American patients from higher drug costs by requiring Aurobindo Pharma Limited to divest four different generic drug products to complete its $250 million acquisition of Lannett Company Inc. View Press Release
Culture
Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system
Now that the Education Department is offloading civil rights enforcement and special education, some parents and advocates warn a process that has largely been stalled since President Donald Trump took office will see only more chaos and roadblocks.
Technology
Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor
Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrency Nigel Farage has been trying to block a Bank of England cryptocurrency plan that could be costly for the billionaire bankrolling his party. The Reform UK leader has said Christopher Harborne wants nothing in exchange for the millions he has donated to the party and the undeclared £5m personal gift to Farage that the Guardian revealed in April. Continue reading...
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Fat Joe, Mary J. Blige, Wu-Tang Clan and More Rock New York Knicks’ Victory Parade With Tag-Team Performance
Nothing says love more than climbing atop a New York City Department of Sanitation garbage truck with your friend and waiting three hours for the New York Knicks to arrive. Well, maybe the only thing that tops it is climbing over steel barricades — in defiance of whatever barriers the NYPD set up — with […]
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Federal Judge Sends Bayer’s $7.25B Roundup Settlement Back to State Court
A federal judge sent Bayer’s proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to state court on Wednesday, overruling objections from plaintiffs who had argued the state court had no power to implement a nationwide resolution of lawsuits that claim the company’s …
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Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
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Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
Technology
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on proposal to require certain payment stablecoin issuers to maintain an effective customer identification program
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on proposal to require certain payment stablecoin issuers to maintain an effective customer identification program
Technology
Firefox’s new home page widgets are helping me focus
I launched Firefox this morning to find some new blocks on my home page. The widgets that are currently rolling out add sports scores, time zones, a focus timer, and a checklist, which are already some of my favorite new Firefox features in years. I usually have Focus Friend open on my phone when I […] I launched Firefox this morning to find some new blocks on my home page. The widgets that are currently rolling out add sports scores, time zones, a focus timer, and a checklist, which are already some of my favorite new Firefox features in years. I usually have Focus Friend open on my phone when I need a focus timer, and I use Google Tasks for my checklists. Now I can check in with similar tools every time I open a new Firefox tab instead. My phone's homescreen is full of useful widgets, so it's a nice addition to have the timer and checklist pop up on my browser - they add some ext
Technology
First Look: Amouage Opens West Coast Flagship in Beverly Hills
The Omani luxury fragrance brand's new "Wadi" concept store reflects the landscapes of Oman and California as the company expands its U.S. presence.
Technology
First Tankers Cross Strait Under Iran Deal; Israeli Strikes Raise Doubt in Lebanon
Three Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran to end the war that has disrupted global energy supplies. But in …
Markets
Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostitlities might affect you - in five charts.
Culture
Fotofestiwal: the international festival of photography in Łódź – in pictures
Now in it’s 25th year, the Polish city’s Fotofestiwal opens on 18 June with a series of exhibitions reflecting on the concept of a collective experience rather than a binary world of “us” and “them” Continue reading...
Technology
Fox Creator Studios Beefs Up Roster With Josh Richards, Emilia Hartford and More
Head of Fox Creator Studios Billy Parks tells The Hollywood Reporter the unique arrangement is "not for everybody," but it "can be a great, great partnership for the right creator."
Technology
From Suriname to Space: Rohit Goeptar Shares His Journey to NASA
Rohit Goeptar was born into a poor family in Suriname, South America, the kind where both parents work three jobs and they still can only provide food and shelter for their family. At around age six, his family moved to California to start a new life. Only two years later, he moved back to South America […]
Global
From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game
All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.
Culture
G Flip’s ‘Bed On Fire’ Tour Will Rage Through North America This Summer
G's latest trek gets underway Aug. 4 at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom, and will include dates in Boston, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Nashville, and elsewhere.
Technology
GOP Rep. Steil pushes bill curbing members of Congress from prediction market betting
The new proposal on limits on members of Congress making such bets come as scrutiny increases on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.
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GOP candidates pitch themselves as the person to beat Arizona's Democratic governor
The two Republican congressmen running for Arizona governor are pitching themselves as the only candidate with broad enough voter appeal to unseat Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs amid the state’s affordability struggles
Culture
GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar
The developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June.
Technology
Geena Davis Found the “Perfect” Role in ‘The Boroughs’ — Then Netflix Canceled It
The star of the retirement-village sci-fi series reflects on its Top 10 run, the cast’s disappointment over its one-season fate and why she’d gladly return for a spinoff.
Markets
Gen Z’s ‘chicken before the egg’ credit problem: How to build your score when lenders keep saying no
Half of Gen Z-ers say they don’t have enough access to the credit they need to reach their financial goals
Technology
Gig workers are endlessly exploited. AI could make more of us share their fate
As companies integrate AI and hire fewer employees, a shift toward a ‘gig economy’ will commence In 2024, the buy-now-pay-later company Klarna announced that it would cut hundreds of customer service roles and begin using an artificial intelligence chatbot instead. The move was expected to save the company millions. But a year later, after customers complained about the degraded quality of customer service, Klarna began to quietly recruit human customer service agents back. At first glance, the reversal appeared to be a victory for human workers in the age of AI. The reality was more complex. Instead of bringing on full-time customer service agents, who Klarna contracts through an outside agency, it instead brought on workers in what Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski has described as “an Uber type of set-up”. Now, an AI chatbot continues to handle most of customers’ basic queries, while
Culture
Girls Like Girls review – Sapphic teen romance is a precious and predictable yawn-a-thon
Singer Hayley Kiyoko misses the mark in a meandering directorial debut packed with groan-inducing dialogue On 26 June 2015, the US supreme court finally declared gay marriage legal nationwide. Two days later, singer-songwriter and former Disney Channel alum Hayley Kiyoko effectively came out to the world with her debut single, Girls Like Girls . “Girls like girls like boys do, nothing new,” she sang with triumphant bluntness. Its accompanying music video, featuring a Sapphic teen romance, spread fast and wild across Tumblr, a website defined by its intensely nostalgic aesthetics, where style and identity formation merged for many queer teens. Today, the music video has 163m views on YouTube. Kiyoko, now engaged to former The Bachelor contestant Becca Tilley, has since been hailed the “lesbian Jesus” by fans. Queer expressions in pop music, from King Princess to Chappell Roan to Reneé Rap
Technology
Google Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer leaves for OpenAI
Google's vice president of engineering and a co-leader of its Gemini AI models announced Wednesday he is leaving the company to join OpenAI.
California
Governor Newsom’s first-in-the-nation California Jobs First initiative funds rural business innovation hub in Yreka
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Growing up, his idea of Robin Hood wasn't a fox. Michael Sarnoski goes his own way
The filmmaker behind 'Pig' and 'A Quiet Place: Day One' inspires riskiness from actors. His passion project is a new telling of an ancient tale starring Hugh Jackman.
Technology
Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, officials say
Authorities in Niger say that an attack at the airport in Niger’s capital has killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, while 22 of the attackers have been killed by security forces
Technology
HBO Max’s annual plans are 28 percent off right now
The easiest way to save on a streaming service is often to pay for a year upfront, which HBO Max is currently making a lot cheaper. Through July 15, 2026, new and returning subscribers can get 28 percent off any of HBO Max’s yearly plans, bringing the ad-supported tier down to $78.99 ($31 off) per […] You can stream Sinners and other recent Oscar winners for less with HBO Max's sale. | Image: Warner Bros. Pictures The easiest way to save on a streaming service is often to pay for a year upfront, which HBO Max is currently making a lot cheaper. Through July 15, 2026, new and returning subscribers can get 28 percent off any of HBO Max’s yearly plans , bringing the ad-supported tier down to $78.99 ($31 off) per year, the Standard plan to $132.99 ($52 off) per year, and the Premium tier to $164.99 per year ($65 off). That’s up to 40 percent less than paying month to m
Markets
Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released
A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead.
Global
Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
Culture
Helen Cammock Video Work Sparks Controversy Regarding Churchill’s Role in 1943 Bengal Famine
On view at the National Portrait Gallery in London, the work "considers who is honoured and valorised and who is not; whose stories are told and whose are not," the artist said.
Technology
Here are the odds of SpaceX becoming the world's most valuable company
SpaceX debuted as the fifth-biggest stock. The path to third place could take years, at least according to options prices.
Culture
Here’s something London can be envious of: when New York parties, it really parties | Emma Brockes
A riot of joy and hugging and screaming followed the Knicks’ historic win. Britons can be jolly (Arsenal fans just were), but this was the gold standard There was a moment on Sunday morning when, scrolling through pages of content celebrating the New York Knicks’ spectacular NBA championship win in the city – videos in which it seemed people of every age, race, background and zip code put aside their differences to hug and scream – I wondered how far the principle of sport-as-the-ultimate-leveller might stretch. For example: given the joy on Saturday night was so intense, could you have sent the most hated figures in the US into the ecstatic Knicks viewing parties – those gatherings of thousands who came together to watch the game projected on to the sides of buildings – and witnessed the joy of the event transform them into regular humans? Greg Bovino , say, the loathed former US border
Markets
Higginbotham Teams with South Georgia’s Blanton & Griffin Agency
Higginbotham, ranked as the 16th-largest independent brokerage in the U.S., has expanded again, this time with the acquisition of Blanton & Griffin Insurance Agency in Valdosta, Georgia. The collaboration adds southern Georgia market strength and an established local team to …
California
Hiltzik: A porn firm that a judge called a 'copyright troll' now has Meta in its sights — and it could win
This porn company made millions by shaming the little guys who downloaded its films. But now it's going after Meta for copyright infringement.
Technology
Hollywood Names Surface in Peter Thiel-Backed, Invite-Only Society
Ranks of his group, Dialog, appear to include several prominent figures in media and entertainment who're put in the same room as C-suite execs and political titans during closed door annual retreats. The group is planning an expansion.
Global
How Americans are welcoming World Cup fans from across the globe
Most headlines from the first week of World Cup matches have been from the games themselves. But off the field, American host cities and the way they've embraced teams from around the globe have sparked their own memorable moments. Amna Nawaz discussed the excitement around the games and the parade of international pride with Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney.
Technology
How Asian Animators Are Cracking the Code of Cross-Cultural Storytelling
On the sidelines of Shanghai, Chinese filmmaker Yu Shui, India's Gitanjali Rao and Aardman's Will Becher discuss what it takes to make a film the whole world wants to see.
California
How Este Haim reached out and touched Hollywood
The bass player of the beloved L.A. sister trio Haim composed the score for a new Netflix rom-com, 'Voicemails for Isabelle.'
Culture
How Video Games Are Leveling-Up Cultural Couture
Virtual-chic: Your favorite video game characters are now more fabulous—and diverse—than ever. “In video games, you can be who ever you want to be!”
Science
How many Americans can afford high-quality health care? A new poll finds the number has fallen
A new poll shows only about half of U.S. adults could afford their health care and had access to quality care last year.
Science
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year
Technology
Hubble Glimpses Merging Galaxy Clusters
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy cluster, called CL0016+1609 or MACS J0018.5+1626, that is very bright at X-ray wavelengths and is one of the most extensively studied clusters at X-ray and radio wavelengths. The X-ray observations of this cluster revealed that it is two clusters merging along our line of sight. Researchers […]
Culture
I Want What They Have: Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell
Hear me out: Paul and Nancy were kind of the original Dua and Callum.
California
Immigration raids have made skin color top of mind for a new generation of California Latinos
As immigration agents conduct roving patrols, a Cal State Fullerton student reflects on the racial profiling her father experienced and how it inspires her to correct the narrative.
Technology
In photos: Star-studded crowd gathers to celebrate the Obama Presidential Center dedication
Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago with former presidents, celebrities and dignitaries in attendance. President Donald Trump was absent.
Technology
Injured Israeli soldier recounts experience on frontlines against Hezbollah
The deadly back-and-forth between Hezbollah and Israel has the potential to scuttle the U.S.-Iran agreement. Many of the Israeli soldiers are reservists, called up again to fight Israeli adversaries at great personal cost. Nick Schifrin met one Israeli officer on the border in March and recently spoke with him again after the latest fighting with Hezbollah came close to claiming his life.
Technology
Inside FN’s Inaugural Switchback Dinner: How Women Are at the Center of Outdoor’s Evolution
Altra and Chaco leaders discussed how female leaders and consumers are reshaping the industry.
Technology
Inside India newsletter: Anthropic curbs ignite AI debate in India — efforts 'too slow, way too small'
India's ambitions of becoming a global AI innovation powerhouse by building applications on top of foreign foundational models are being challenged.
Markets
Inside the push to weaken Washington’s toughest financial watchdog
The SEC used to intimidate corporate wrongdoers. Now its own commissioners are gutting its leverage.
Technology
Inspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its citizens how to fly drones
Ordinary Taiwanese, young and old, are joining courses to learn how to fly drones amid looming China military threat In a small, crowded room in Taipei, Pan Chien-chin is trying to keep a drone hovering steadily. Imagining himself flying a plane, he gently nudges controller joysticks to guide the insect-like device as it hums through the air. Cheers break out as Pan, who has never flown a drone before, steers it around a rectangular course marked by traffic cones without crashing. Around him are about two dozen fellow trainees, all signed up for the same course: Taiwan’s first civil defence drone training programme. Continue reading...
Technology
Intel gains 10% after Trump says company will partner with Apple on U.S. chip design
The boost continues Intel's recent rally as the chipmaker bounces back from years of headwinds.
Markets
Intel’s stock jumps 11% — even as analysts say new Apple chip deal might start small
Intel “is steadily expanding its domestic capacity and converting political and strategic tailwinds into concrete foundry wins,” an analyst says.
Markets
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.
Technology
Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz
As US lifts its blockade, Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation period Iran has announced plans to introduce a system of maritime fees in the strait of Hormuz in two months, after the 60-day period of negotiation that has been triggered by the signing of the memorandum of understanding. Tehran, claiming a historic victory over the US, said the strait was under its control and a European plan for a naval mission to escort ships though the strait would not be welcome. The US on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the critical channel. Continue reading...
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I’m 55 and retiring in 6 years. Should I be switching to Roth 401(k) contributions now?
People are still holding back on participating in Roth plans at work, Vanguard says.
Technology
Jalen Brunson Ends Feud With Elmo at New York Knicks NBA Championship Parade
Elmo and Jalen Brunson are cool. The iconic “Sesame Street” character caught flak from Knicks fans earlier this month for posting a video on his official social media account saying, “Elmo hopes both teams have fun!” with four basketball emojis, referring to the NBA playoff series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. […]
California
James Conlon remains hooked on L.A. as he reflects on his 20 years as music director of L.A. Opera
James Conlon, whose 20 years as music director conclude with the final 'Magic Flute' on June 21, looks back on how opera has developed in L.A. over two decades.
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Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C.
In an overwhelmingly Democratic city, Lewis George is likely to take the top spot in November's general election, replacing moderate Muriel Bowser, who decided not to run again after three terms.
California
January 2025 wildfire victims seek tougher penalties against State Farm over claims handling
The Every Fire Survivors Network, a group of January 2025 fire victims, has filed a petition to join state regulators seeking to fine State Farm over its claims handling practices.
Culture
Jimmie Allen Owes $1.8M in Damages to Sexual Assault Accuser: ‘Extreme Emotional Distress’
The once-rising country star is facing a hefty damages award after being held liable in a lawsuit claiming he sexually assaulted a woman and secretly filmed it.
Technology
Joel and Ethan Coen to Be Honored at the 18th Edition of the Lumière Festival
Joel and Ethan Coen will be honored at the 18th edition of the Lumière Festival, which runs from Oct. 10-18 in Lyon, France. The filmmaking brothers will receive the Lumière Award at the festival, which is focused on classic cinema and iconic filmmakers, and is headed by Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux. The Lumière Award is […]
Technology
Jonathan Anderson Joins Pantheon of Designers at Dior’s Permanent Exhibition Space
A selection of looks from his first year at the French fashion house are featured in a new exhibition at La Galerie Dior.
Technology
Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial
Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.
Culture
Justice Department Charges 11 Illegal Aliens Among 15 in $1.4M Benefit Fraud Crackdown in Massachusetts
The Justice Department announced today fifteen individuals, 11 illegal aliens and four U.S. citizens, have been charged and arrested for benefit fraud in Massachusetts. The defendants are charged with more than $1.4 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit fraud, MassHealth benefit fraud and disability and unemployment benefit fraud, just to name a few.
Technology
Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Philadelphia Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers and Vehicles
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia, Mayor Cherelle Parker, District Attorney Lawrence Krasner, and City Solicitor Renee Garcia, challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers by criminally prohibiting federal officers from wearing masks, requiring individual identifiers, and prohibiting the use of unmarked vehicles in the city. Phila. Bill No. 260060 (“Prohibition on Law Enforcement Secreting Their Identity”).
Culture
Justice Department Sues State of New York for Requiring Catholic Nursing Facilities to House Men with Women
The Justice Department notified the U.S. District Court that it intends to intervene in a lawsuit filed by an order of Catholic nuns — the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne — against the State of New York, challenging a State law that requires housing biological men with women in the Sisters’ residential hospice care program. The United States’ supports the Sisters of Hawthorne’s argument that the New York law violates the U.S. Constitution’s equal protection of religious groups.
Technology
Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson to Play Teen Angel in Secret Cinema’s ‘Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical’
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has been cast as Teen Angel in Secret Cinema and TodayTix’s return staging of “Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical,” set to run at Evolution London in Battersea Park from July 22 to Sept. 13. Wilson joins a cast that includes Giórgios Michaelídes as Danny and Archangelo Ciulla as Kenickie, alongside […]
Global
Kane is England's greatest striker, says Lineker
Gary Lineker thinks Harry Kane is "the greatest English striker we've ever had" after the England captain equalled his record of 10 World Cup goals.
Technology
Kate Hudson-Javier Bardem Rom-Com ‘Hello & Paris’ Adds 6 to Cast at Amazon MGM (Exclusive)
Rupert Penry-Jones, Trudie Styler, Amber Valletta, Bella Maclean, Eliot Sumner and Thaddea Graham have boarded writer-director Elizabeth Chomko's feature that is currently in production.
Culture
Kate Middleton Doubles Down on Summer Yellow at Ascot in a Favorite Dress
The Princess of Wales marked her return to Royal Ascot after a three-year hiatus in a Kate Middleton fave: a sunshine yellow Roksanda dress.
California
Kenny Chesney didn't think his life was a story. Then his memoir changed everything
Country superstar Kenny Chesney reflects on the memoir he resisted writing and preparing for a new batch of shows at Sphere in Las Vegas starting June 19.
Technology
Keri Russell Teases ‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 as Emmy Buzz Builds
Filming in Italy, the star reflects on Kate Wyler’s fractured marriage, her “tennis match” chemistry with Rufus Sewell and the freedom she’s found in one of TV’s smartest dramas.
Technology
Kim Gordon Plays ‘Tonight Show’ in a Jalen Brunson Jersey
Go New York, go New York, go! The art-rock legend stopped by Jimmy Fallon’s show with an iconic Knicks look
Technology
La Cabina/El Televisor review – horror and anxiety on the air and down the line in Franco’s Spain
José Luis López Vázquez’s phone box nightmare is short and sharp but Narciso Ibáñez Serrador’s TV fever dream overplays its hand Two macabre Spanish TV plays from the 1970s are being released as a double bill: Antonio Mercero’s La Cabina (★★★★★) is a cult 1972 surreal short film lasting just 35 minutes but encompassing an entire dreamworld of anxiety. It was conceived for television in the spirit of Alfred Hitchcock Presents or Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected, but I can imagine it shown in cinemas as a curtain-raiser before Buñuel’s The Exterminating Angel. La Cabina is a black comic nightmare in which a fussy middle-aged man, played by veteran Spanish comedy actor José Luis López Vázquez, steps into a phone booth that has just appeared in a suburban sidestreet. But the phone doesn’t work and then he can’t get out; the door is jammed. What to do? There’s no mobile phone to reach for
California
Las Culturistas Culture Awards: 6 best moments from the show
From a ripped Shrek to show-stopping musical performances, here are our favorite moments from the show and how hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang say they materialized.
Global
Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offence
Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.
Technology
Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis
The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.
Technology
Limonero Films Partners With Parad Media for Worldwide Sales on ‘Bock Saga,’ a Tale of ‘True Crime, Cults, Eccentric Characters and a Treasure’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Barcelona-based Limonero Films has nabbed world rights to distribute “Bock Saga,” an original, four-part true crime series produced by Finnish group Parad Media. The cult-related series, which premieres on Finnish broadcaster YLE on July 27, has already pre-sold to NRK in Norway, Swedish broadcaster SVT and Denmark’s DR. The series examines the enigmatic story of the […]
Technology
Liza Colón-Zayas, Jeff Hiller Tapped to Announce Emmy Nominations
The actors, who won Emmys for their roles in 'The Bear' and 'Somebody Somewhere,' respectively, will unveil the noms.
Technology
Locarno: Rick Baker, Seven-Time Oscar Winner and Makeup Effects Artist, to Receive Vision Award
"Over his long career, Rick Baker has transformed Michael Jackson into a zombie in Thriller and turned Jim Carrey into the Grinch."
Technology
London Museum Smithfield site to open in November
The building will become a new home for Banksy's piranhas and the UK's oldest hand-written document.
California
Long list of U.S. concessions to Iran raises specter of a 'lost war'
Details of the framework peace agreement were finally shared with the public, revealing a raft of compromises with Tehran long opposed by Republicans.
Culture
Longevity Skin Care Takes a New Approach to Aging
While that might seem like a matter of semantics, longevity skin care is more of a change in mindset than a shift in ingredients.
California
Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts shelter-in-place orders due to hazardous air
A fire at a massive warehouse has blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to the risk of hazardous air
Global
Luigi Mangione's legal team withdraws intention to invoke psychiatric defense
Luigi Mangione's legal team on Thursday withdrew its intention to invoke a psychiatric defense in the state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Culture
Luxury's Got Big Yacht Energy
As luxury experience overtakes ownership, brands are taking to the seas to build aspirational brand activations centered on travel and wellness.
Global
Macron's diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views
French President Emmanuel Macron's effort to court U.S. President Donald Trump culminated in a surprise moment at the Versailles Palace
Technology
Major Hack Campaign Against Fortinet Devices Hits Prominent Organizations
Researchers say a sweeping hacking campaign targeting devices made by Fortinet has led to compromises across the internet, with evidence of password theft at Fortune 500 companies and government agencies in more than 15 countries. Most of the affected devices …
Culture
Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party
Not long ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was demonized by leaders of both political parties. Today, just six months after taking office, the 34-year-old democratic socialist's political strength is surging.
Global
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.
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Man who admitted setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime
Police in Chicago say a 21-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime, arson and other offenses for a cross that was set on fire in a park
Markets
Mangione Drops Psychiatric Defense Bid for New York Murder Case
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers withdrew a plan for a psychiatric defense at his upcoming state murder trial in the shooting death of a UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive. In a letter to New York state Judge Gregory Carro on Thursday, the defense …
Culture
Marcello Hernandez Confesses to Rosalía at Madison Square Garden: ‘I Committed a Crime for This Lady’
The SNL comedian stopped by the Spanish star's confessional on the second night of the LUX Tour in New York City.
Technology
Markets are set for a much more hawkish Warsh Fed than expected
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's tough talk on inflation Wednesday reverberated through financial markets.
Technology
Meet the Man Launching the Fragrance Industry’s First Perfumers’ Union
As independent perfumery booms, Michael Nordstrand wants to standardize long-subjective crediting and payment practices in the space.
California
Mexico hopes to put nerves behind it against South Korea in key World Cup match
After letting emotions hamper their precision during an emotional World Cup opener, Mexico is pushing for a sharper effort against South Korea on Thursday.
Technology
Michael Jordan’s First Wizard Era Air Jordan Becomes a Work of Art With This Ghanaian Collab
Free the Youth takes on the underutilized Air Jordan 16.
Technology
Microdrama Is Streaming’s New Top-of-Funnel in Southeast Asia, Research Finds
Streaming platforms racing to acquire microdrama content are not simply chasing a trending format – they are buying a direct line into the fast-attention layer where Southeast Asian audiences spend the overwhelming majority of their digital leisure time, according to new research presented at the APOS conference in Bali by Dhivya T, head of insights […]
Markets
Micron, other memory stocks are having their best year ever. Why do they still look so cheap?
Some of the AI boom’s biggest earners have become its biggest bargains.
Markets
Micron’s stock is on the rise. Even Apple isn’t safe from ballooning memory-chip costs.
Demand for memory chips will continue to outpace supply in the near term despite efforts to add manufacturing capacity, an analyst says.
Culture
Middle East crisis live: Vance says 60-day-period to reach final peace agreement starts today and US ‘isn’t giving up a cent’ to Iran
US vice president’s comments would mean the deadline for the final agreement between Iran and US is 17 August Reaction: Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulity Analysis: Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war Donald Trump had urged Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “stop blowing up buildings” during a phone call about Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper cited sources who overheard the phone conversation between the two leaders, whose relationship has grown increasingly hostile as the war raged on. Continue reading...
Technology
Midjourney goes from generating cat images to full-body ultrasound scans
Midjourney CEO David Holz just showed off the company's first hardware product and plans to build a San Francisco spa, which he admitted is a bit different from the "cat pictures" produced by its AI image generator. Dubbed The Midjourney Scanner, it's an ultrasound-based full-body scanner that uses a ring of sensors to capture vertical […] “A scan of an imaging phantom, segmented to validate how cleanly structures separate under controlled conditions.“ | Image: Midjourney Medical Midjourney CEO David Holz just showed off the company's first hardware product and plans to build a San Francisco spa, which he admitted is a bit different from the "cat pictures" produced by its AI image generator. Dubbed The Midjourney Scanner , it's an ultrasound-based full-body scanner that uses a ring of sensors to capture vertical slices of the inside of your body, looking at the composition of your
Science
Military jamming disrupted a medical plane's GPS system before it crashed last month in New Mexico
Federal investigators say the GPS system on a small medical plane that crashed into a mountainside last month in New Mexico malfunctioned because the military was jamming that signal throughout the area, although pilots were warned ahead of time to exp...
Global
Mom of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic abortion ban
The mother of a teenage girl who died after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed treating her for cancer because she was pregnant is challenging the country’s strict abortion ban
Technology
Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war
Kyiv says attack, which also forced evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport, was in response to strike on historic monastery Explainer: how significant was attack on Moscow? Ukrainian drones have hit several locations across Moscow in Kyiv’s biggest air raid on the city since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, setting a major oil refinery on fire and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport. Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as a response to Russia’s strike on a historic Kyiv monastery complex earlier this week. Continue reading...
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Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery
A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.
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Music Review: Myles Smith makes anthemic, personal pop on his debut, 'My Mess, My Heart, My Life'
British folk-pop singer-songwriter Myles Smith, known for hits “Stargazing” and “Nice To Meet You,” has released his debut album
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My two sons will inherit a $30,000 annuity from their grandmother. What should I do with the money?
“My understanding is that they have five years to withdraw the money.”
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Myles Smith: My Mess, My Heart, My Life review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(RCA) He can write a decent rousing chorus, but the Stargazing hitmaker’s influences couldn’t be more obvious if he tried – right down to a ghastly Galway Girl sequel You know what you’re getting with Myles Smith, an artist who set his musical stall out early on. Before he was the winner of the rising star award at the 2025 Brits, he started out at open mic nights, performing selections from the oeuvres of Mumford & Sons, Coldplay and Ed Sheeran, still his avowed biggest influences today. The last in particular proved so impactful on the Luton-born singer that he even plays one of those funny small-scale acoustic guitars that have long been Sheeran’s trademark. You could therefore deride Smith as someone who is intent on piloting his way to the middle of the road – and who is also a little passe. In 2026, even the world of the nice-guy pop-folk singer-songwriter seems to have moved o
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Mýa Signs with WME for Representation
The signing comes on the heels of releasing her latest album, 'Retrospect,' which was released via Planet 9/Virgin Music Group on May 15. It was the performer's first full-length album in eight years.
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NASA Awards Contract for Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition
NASA has selected eight new companies and will acquire new data products from six existing Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition contract holders to expand the range of commercial satellite data available to researchers, civil agencies, and decision-makers. Such measurements supplement NASA’s Earth satellites by contributing high-resolution and frequent observations to enhance the agency’s set of data. […]
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NASA Mission to Study Space Weather Impacts of Earth’s Atmosphere
NASA selected a mission concept to research how space weather and dynamics within Earth’s atmosphere influence the space environment and help improve prediction capabilities for impacts on crucial technology, such as GPS and low Earth orbit satellites, as well as astronauts in space. The DAPHNE (Dynamic Atmosphere-Ionosphere Explorer) mission will enter Phase B of development, […]
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NASA Testing Advanced Capabilities for Moon, Mars Rovers
On a bleak stretch of the Colorado Desert in Southern California, a compact four-wheeled rover recently trundled about 16 miles (26 kilometers) with minimal intervention from the team of engineers trailing it. Called ERNEST (Exploration Rover for Navigating Extreme Sloped Terrain), this prototype is being used by NASA to advance both robotic autonomy and the […]
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NASA’s Lucy Reveals Wobbling, Peanut-Shaped Asteroid
Even small asteroids lead complex lives. During its flyby of the asteroid Donaldjohanson last year, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft revealed the asteroid to be a wobbly, peanut-shaped body that has undergone a lot of activity in its relatively short history. Formed as fragments coalesced after a violent collision 155 million years ago, the asteroid was transformed by the […]
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NOAA Warns Potentially Historic El Niño Could Renew Pressure on Panama Canal
The forecast comes as canal officials take precautionary water conservation measures and vessel traffic continues to increase.
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Naomi Campbell called unfit to run a charity in her appeal against ban
Supermodel ‘completely abdicated’ her trustee responsibilities at Fashion for Relief, Charity Commission tells hearing Naomi Campbell showed herself to be unfit to run a charity after the supermodel “completely abdicated” her responsibilities as a trustee of her now defunct Fashion for Relief project, according to the charity watchdog. The Charity Commission told a tribunal that Campbell, who is trying to overturn a five-year ban on running a charity, was “highly culpable” for mismanagement and misuse of funds at Fashion for Relief, the former charity she founded in 2015. Continue reading...
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Nearly 160 sick with flu at US air force base after Hegseth ends mandatory vaccines
Reports say Texas recruits ill from outbreak, which comes weeks after defense secretary made flu vaccine optional An influenza outbreak has reportedly sickened more than 150 recruits in training at Lackland air force base in San Antonio, Texas. The outbreak comes just weeks after the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, ended mandatory flu vaccination for the military, citing the need for bodily autonomy for servicemembers. Continue reading...
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Netflix Is Turning ‘Simon Says’ Game Into a Competition Show
"This isn’t the Simon you remember from recess,” the streamer describes.
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Netflix’s ‘I Will Find You’ Is Another Wild (and Fun!) Harlan Coben Crime Thriller: TV Review
With series like “Run Away,” “Fool Me Once” and “Missing You,” it’s clear Netflix has hit its stride when it comes to adapting prolific novelist Harlan Coben’s novels. “I Will Find You,” from Coben’s 2023 novel of the same name, and adapted for television by Robert Hull, knocks it out of the park yet again. […]
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New Paramount+ Promo Is Essentially a Two-Month Free Trial
While the streaming service recently eliminated its free trial period, this limited-time offer is a very close second.
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New York City celebrates Knicks NBA Finals victory in ticker-tape parade
The New York Knicks are celebrating their historic NBA championship with a lower Manhattan parade on Thursday.
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New York mayor, other leaders push to end horse carriage industry after Indian teen's death
The death of an Indian teenager in New York's Central Park has led to renewed calls to ban horse-drawn carriages
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New arrest in Toronto US consulate shooting as authorities probe foreign ties of gunmen
Gunmen "hired by a foreign entity" carried out a series of recent shootings targeting synagogues and other sites in Toronto, an official says.
Science
New hope in treating Huntington’s disease and a report card on RFK Jr.’s promises
This week on "The Readout LOUD" podcast: new hope in treating Huntington's disease and a report card on RFK Jr.'s promises. Listen now.
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New infant botulism outbreak puts fancy formulas under scrutiny
A new infant botulism outbreak puts fancy formulas that position their products as safer than other options under scrutiny.
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News Wrap: Ukraine strikes major oil refinery near Moscow
In our news wrap Thursday, dozens of Ukrainian drones struck targets, including a major oil refinery near Moscow, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Texas man who said his marijuana use shouldn't make it a crime for him to have a gun and former President Obama celebrated the opening of his presidential center in Chicago today.
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Newsom promised to help Californians build new careers. Now, the money is running out
Gov Gavin Newsom made job training and the creation of a master plan for career education part of his agenda. Now, key workforce initiatives may get no new funding.
Technology
Nordstrom to Remove ‘Props’ That Artist Claimed Were Knockoffs
Dustin Gimbel claimed that the retail chain made cardboard copies of his sculptural totems for many of its stores.
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Notes from the Field: Case of Legionnaires Disease Associated with a Home Device Used to Mix Powdered Infant Formula - United States, 2025
This report describes a case of Legionnaires disease in an infant who drank formula prepared using a formula mixing device and tap water.
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Notes from the Field: Initial Public Health Response to a Measles Outbreak in a Close-Knit West Texas Community - January−February 2025
This report describes the public health response to a measles outbreak in a Texas community.
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Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.
Technology
OPEC chief dismisses IEA supply glut forecast as 'critical' Strait of Hormuz reopens
The IEA said on Wednesday that a lasting resolution to the conflict could drive a surge in supply volumes and trigger a major oil overhang next year.
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Oil prices fall after Vance says more than 12 million barrels exit Strait of Hormuz
Oil declines as Mideast peace prospects rise following U.S.-Iran deal.
Global
Olivia Miles: the goggled wonder woman pulverizing WNBA opponents in her rookie season
The Minnesota Lynx point guard’s creativity has made an impact in her first pro season and has fans racing to watch her highlight reels Sign up to get WNBA 30 in your inbox every Tuesday For dedicated WNBA fans, every morning begins with the same question: what did Olivia Miles do this time? A no-look pass through three defenders? A crossover that sends another grown woman staggering out of frame? Statue of Liberty layups launched from angles that flout Euclidean geometry? You just never know with this wonder woman. The rush she gives fans makes a double espresso feel like a nightcap. No player in the WNBA has brought more joy to the season’s opening month than Miles, who has quickly emerged as one of the league’s most compelling talents. Fifteen games into her professional career, the 23-year-old North Jersey native has already established herself as the engine of the Minnesota Lynx off
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On the Line: Guatemalan Garment Workers Win Historic Payout
Also in this edition: South African workers protest the mass firing of their migrant colleagues, a Cambodian plant goes on strike, and contaminated water sickens hundreds of Bangladeshi workers.
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One Tech Tip: Watch out for scams when buying World Cup tickets
Soccer fans should be on the watch for cyber scammers targeting those seeking last-minute World Cup tickets
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Opinion: AI’s growing appetite for power is a public health issue. Here’s a fix
“AI is creating a new and largely overlooked strain on something fundamental to health,” write Sten H. Vermund and Patricia J. Kissinger.
Science
Opinion: Congress should embrace strategic health diplomacy
“Improving global health should be a top policy priority of the United States,” write Anand Parekh, Tom Daschle, and Bill Frist.
Technology
Paramount’s ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,’ Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Set for November 2027
Paramount’s “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and directed by Siân Heder, will hit theaters next November. Gabrielle Zevin’s best-selling novel tells the story of two friends whose lives first intersect in childhood and college, and follows them over several decades as they become creative partners in the video game business of the […]
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Parents of Serbia's teenage school shooter given jail terms in retrial
The boy was 13 when he killed eight girls, a boy and a school guard at Vladislav Ribnikar school in Belgrade in 2023.
Culture
Paula Cooper Wins First Art Basel Gallery Legacy Award, the Last Photographs of Martin Parr, and More: Morning Links for June 18, 2026
Here’s what we’re reading this morning.
Culture
Penske Media Corporation Acquires Vox Media, Creating the World’s Largest Digital Media Publisher
Today, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced the acquisition of Vox Media and its leading brands.
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Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized NATO allies for not taking more responsibility for their own security
Markets
People Moves: Fortegra, Alabama DOI Put New Faces in Key Roles
Fortegra Group, the Jacksonville-based parent company of specialty insurers, named Anthony Katz, a longtime actuary, as senior vice president for reserving. Katz will lead Fortegra’s team of actuaries, overseeing reserving, credit insurance, statistical reporting and compliance with the new IFRS …
Technology
People Moves: Hiscox appoints Bailey as Head of Channel, Traded and Corix; CRC Group Names Greenwood CEO of Underwriting Division
Hiscox appoints Bailey as Head of Channel, Traded and Corix in the US Hiscox, with headquarters in Atlanta, appointed Lori Bailey as head of channel, traded and Corix. Bailey will report to Mary Boyd, CEO of Hiscox USA, and will …
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People Moves: Sunstar Names Hearst as EVP, National Growth and Sales Strategy
Sunstar Insurance Group announced the appointment of Brad Hearst as executive vice president, national growth and sales strategy. Hearst brings extensive insurance-industry leadership experience in driving organic growth, developing high-performing sales organizations and building disciplined sales processes that deliver measurable …
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People Moves: Ward Joins Alliant Insurance Services Benefits Team as SVP; Delos Appoints Cammet Chief Product Officer
Ward Joins Alliant Insurance Services Benefits Team as SVP Brandon Ward joined Alliant Insurance Services as senior vice president within its employee benefits group. Ward has a background working with technology companies, venture-backed businesses and growth-stage organizations. His experience includes …
Global
Peru’s president announces that Pope Leo will visit in early November
Peruvian President José María Balcázar has announced that Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru in early November
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Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom
Points of Light plans to unveil a strategy to boost volunteerism in the U.S. next week at its annual conference
Culture
Poland arrests a suspect in daylight killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin
Polish authorities have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin
Culture
Post your questions for Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas
The voice behind Dancing in the Street, Heat Wave and many more is releasing her first album in 22 years – and will take on your questions Martha Reeves is one of the defining voices of 1960s pop, someone who embodied the romance and euphoria of Motown Records at its peak. And at the age of 84, she is preparing to release a new album – her first in 22 years. To mark the occasion, she’ll be joining us to answer your questions. Born in Alabama and raised in Detroit, Reeves started out in the shadows of Motown Records, first doing administrative work, then backing vocals for the likes of Marvin Gaye. But in 1962 she got her shot as a lead artist with Martha and the Vandellas. Their second single, Come and Get These Memories, was a hit – and their third was an absolute smash. Heat Wave featured an astonishing performance from Reeves as she was knocked for six by love and lust. It kicked off
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Post your questions for Minions supremo Pierre Coffin
As the cute, yellow, gibberish-spouting creatures return in Minions & Monsters, the animator who voices them and has directed five of the films in the franchise will be taking your questions Bello! Next month sees the return of everyone’s favourite small, cute, bright yellow blob assistants who spout international gibberish, as Minions & Monsters is released in time to clean up over the US Independence Day box office weekend. It’s the seventh instalment in the Despicable Me franchise and the third standalone outing for Kevin, Stuart, Bob et al. The series has so far earned £12.3bn globally, of which box office accounts for about half (with merchandise sales slightly outstripping it, and DVD sales coming in at a mere $725m). Every time I work on a scene or I work on the overall movie, I had my kids unconsciously in mind. Is that going to please them? Is it going to be funny for th
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Producer Tay Keith Dies at 29
The Memphis-born hitmaker behind Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” and Sexyy Red’s “Pound Town” was found dead in his Nashville apartment on June 18
Global
Puerto Rico roiled by widening political crisis as top official comes under fire
The administration of Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González is mired in a new political crisis tied to a top government official that serves as her chief of staff
Global
Putin and leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at a summit in Russia
President Vladimir Putin is hailing Russia’s ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as he hosts a summit intended to strengthen economic and political ties with the bloc
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Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties
Russians President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the regional bloc
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Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year
Qantas Airways plans to launch the world’s longest direct flight next year, a service of up to 22 hours nonstop between London and Sydney
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RSUI CEO McCrorie to Retire in 2027; Whittington to Become CEO
Specialty insurer RSUI announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phillip McCrorie will step down as CEO at year-end 2026, concluding a career spanning nearly 40 years in the insurance industry. He will remain RSUI’s executive chairman through the first …
Technology
Rape charge against former BYU standout wide receiver Parker Kingston dismissed
A judge has dismissed a felony rape charge against former Brigham Young University standout wide receiver Parker Kingston
Science
Readers Curse Medical Debt and Defend Spelling Therapy
KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
Global
Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the U.S.-Iran deal
The U.S.-Iran deal also calls for an end to the war in Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting Hezbollah, but it's unclear what that means in practice.
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Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal
Many Lebanese from the country's south hope the U.S.-Iran deal marks the start of better times but their hopes are mixed with skepticism — there had been too many ceasefires that had failed to halt the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah
Culture
Rosalía and Loli Bahia Make the Coolest Case for Contrasting Couple Style
Heading to her second sold-out New York show, Rosalía walked hand-in-hand with Loli Bahia—both stuck ardently to their own style codes, and looked gloriously happy to do so.
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Rumble gets 22,000 Nvidia chips, but the video company’s CEO insists this isn’t a fad-like pivot
Is Rumble’s AI expansion just Allbirds 2.0 — or a move modeled after Elon Musk?
Technology
Ryan Coogler Moves TV Deal From Disney to Netflix
Coogler's Proximity Media Television will now develop series exclusively for Netflix.
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SEC, CFTC Seek Public Comment to Further Clarify and Harmonize Derivatives Product Definitions
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a joint request for public comment on potential opportunities to further update, clarify, and harmonize certain derivatives product definitions and…
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SEC, CFTC Seek Public Input on Data Reporting Frameworks for Security-Based Swap and Swap Markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a joint request for public comment on potential opportunities to harmonize, modernize, and streamline data reporting requirements in their regulation of the…
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STAT+: CMS recalculates Medicare Advantage star ratings again, adding more volatility to program
Medicare Advantage plans that receive four out of five stars or better get bonus payments, which have ballooned to $16 billion this year.
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STAT+: Cambrian’s experimental longevity drug mimics exercise
What Soon-Shiong has delivered, Encanta's RSV antiviral, and other biotech news from The Readout
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STAT+: Do wearables actually help people with cardiovascular disease?
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A look at what researchers found about if using wearables help people with cardiovascular diseases, and more.
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STAT+: Eli Lilly ends 340B drug discounts to some hospitals for failing to provide claims data
Making good on its threat, Eli Lilly has begun eliminating mandated price breaks to a few dozen hospitals that participate in a federal drug discount program.
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STAT+: FDA advisory panel endorses Moderna mRNA flu vaccine that was subject of controversy
A panel of advisers to FDA gave its endorsement to a seasonal mRNA flu vaccine that was developed by Moderna and that earlier this year became the subject of controversy.
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STAT+: In pancreatic cancer, Patrick Soon-Shiong makes promises he has not kept
A wide gap exists between what Patrick Soon-Shiong says his cancer drugs can achieve and what they actually do, STAT's Adam Feuerstein writes.
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an FDA review of Moderna’s flu shot, J&J’s focus on cancer, and more
Johnson & Johnson has no plans to enter the booming obesity market, opting instead to focus on diseases such as cancer
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STAT+: Senate Democrats demand HHS provide records on federal vaccine policy
Senate Democrats open an inquiry into the Trump administration’s remaking of U.S. vaccine policy, demanding officials produce records by next week.
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STAT+: Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk, new study finds
Nursing home residents who received at least one dose of shingles vaccine were 24 percent less likely to develop dementia, a new study found.
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Sandwiched Between Caring for Kids and Aging Parents? Reach Out for Resources
Squeezed between their young children and aging parents, the sandwich generation is juggling a lot. KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony discusses embracing her identity as a caregiver and which resources are available to Washington, D.C., residents caring for family members.
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Scientists Found the Coral Reefs That Can Survive Climate Change
Some coral reef ecosystems have a far greater chance of surviving the effects of climate change than previously understood, according to new global research. About 166,000 square kilometers (64,093 square miles) of coral reefs across 71 countries have capacity to …
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See Bruce Springsteen Sing ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ at Opening of the Obama Presidential Center
“President Obama and Michelle, you have exemplified that ideal with lives that have served us all with heart and commitment and love and compassion,” Springsteen said
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See the Roots, Eddie Vedder, U2 Perform at Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony
Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, John Legend and more also on hand for opening of Obama Presidential Center and Library in Chicago
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Senator urges FAA to reject pressure from Trump to approve triumphal arch
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth has urged the Federal Aviation Administration to reject pressure from President Donald Trump to approve a 250-foot triumphal arch, citing concerns over aviation safety
Technology
Shanghai: Kering’s Women in Motion Reflects on Changing Times, Offers Inspiration
Cecilia Yip and Rebecca Li Manxuan joined by Dora Bouchoucha and Carla Gutiérrez on stage and they share the message: "Be true to yourself and just don't try to please everybody."
Technology
Shanghai’s Rising Filmmakers Get a Master Class From the Festival Elite
The heads of the Berlin, Toronto and Hong Kong festivals, alongside former Oscars president Janet Yang and actress Joan Chen, offered emerging talent some encouragement — and tough love.
Global
Shelter-in-place ordered in LA as blaze engulfs roof of 500,000 sq-ft warehouse
Clouds of dark smoke and ammonia rose from cold storage and freezing facility in Boyle Heights near downtown The solar panel-covered roof of a 500,000 sq-ft cold storage facility in Los Angeles caught fire Wednesday, sending up thick clouds of dark smoke and ammonia, leading city officials to order nearby residents to shelter in place. About 110 firefighters responded in the afternoon to a blaze at the cold storage and freezing warehouse owned by Lineage in the Boyle Heights neighborhood near downtown, according to spokesperson Jennifer Middleton of the Los Angeles fire department. Both the city and Los Angeles county deployed firefighters and hazmat teams to contain the fire. Continue reading...
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Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?
The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.
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Showdown in the desert: the small town fending off a new California gold rush
A prospecting company’s search for gold has the town of Lone Pine and Indigenous leaders on edge, as the Trump administration green lights new projects across the American west Lone Pine, population 1,882, lies along a stretch of California highway framed by the vast Inyo mountains and a sweeping desert landscape of sagebrush and dunes. It’s the type of small town tourists drive through en route to Death Valley,; where hikers get a motel room between Pacific Crest Trail treks. But amid the quiet downtown strip of bars and shops, there are signs of a battle brewing under the town’s sleepy surface. Continue reading...
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Single-payer healthcare in California is possible. An economic and political thicket stands in the way
A pathway to single-payer healthcare may be possible, but hacking it through the thicket of healthcare economics and politics would require dozens — or even hundreds — of difficult choices.
Science
Six of the biggest health news stories today
High-end infant formula scrutiny, the spread of synthetic opioids, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Technology
Sleep Return With Tour, Comic Book, and First New Song in Eight Years
The pioneering doom-metal band now includes Void’s Bubba Dupree on guitar and Melvins’ Dale Crover on drums
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Slovakia’s government faces confidence vote as debt exceeds constitutional limit
The Slovak government faces a parliamentary confidence vote after the country's debt exceeded constitutional fiscal limits
Culture
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Launches Augmented Reality Project On National Mall
Anyone with a smartphone (or a computer) will be able to conjure the presence of five women who helped shape the country over the past 250 years.
Technology
Snap’s Specs look good on nobody
Snap's new smart glasses are probably the most impressive bit of face-computer technology we've seen. They're not VR-headset huge; they don't have a big charging puck; thanks to Snap's many years of AR lens development, they're likely to have a lot of features right out of the box. (Yes, they're $2,195, but that may just […] Snap's new smart glasses are probably the most impressive bit of face-computer technology we've seen. They're not VR-headset huge; they don't have a big charging puck; thanks to Snap's many years of AR lens development, they're likely to have a lot of features right out of the box. (Yes, they're $2,195, but that may just be what all this tech costs right now.) Snap is clearly at the front of this race. And then… you see the pictures. The pictures of Snap CEO Evan Spiegel wearing the new Specs , as the enormous and heavy stems smash down on his ears. The picture
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Some States Are Forging Ahead With AI Regulations
Six months after President Donald Trump warned states not to regulate artificial intelligence, they are increasingly doing just that. Congress has stalled on producing federal regulation of artificial intelligence as states forge ahead and scrutinize how chatbots interact with children, …
Culture
Soul classics and stepmother celebrations: Alicia Keys’ 20 best songs – ranked!
Twenty-five years after she released her debut album, we pick the best of an artist pairing Chopin-inspired piano with pop, soul and powerful emotion Two different takes on the same album – one traditional, the other more beat-heavy – packaged together, Keys was an experiment that didn’t quite work, but Skydive, co-written with Raphael Saadiq, is a fine song: both versions are great but Mike WiLL Made-It’s bumping rework wins by a fraction. Continue reading...
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South African men sentenced in ‘world’s largest’ rhino horn trafficking case
‘Mastermind’ Dawie Groenewald given fine of 2m rand or four-year jail term almost 16 years after arrest Two traffickers of rhino horns have been sentenced by a South African court in what police said was the world’s largest such case, partly bringing to an end an almost two-decade legal saga. Dawie Groenewald and Tielman Erasmus had faced more than 1,700 charges ranging from illegally hunting and dehorning rhinos to racketeering and money laundering. Continue reading...
Science
SpaceX is vastly more expensive than any stock in the S&P 500, fueled by ‘FOMO’ mentality
Billions of dollars have flowed into SpaceX ETFs as retail investors look past conventional valuations.
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SpaceX options volume explodes as trading kicks off. Here is a low-risk strategy to play the massive surge.
This pro-level move minimizes out-of-pocket costs and helps manage risk.
Technology
SpaceX stock sinks 9%, continuing to cool after three-day rally
Investor bullishness showed signs of waning on Wednesday, as shares sank 5%.
Technology
Spain’s Book Business Eyes Global Screen Boom as Fernando Benzo Touts Literature as ‘Safe IP’: ‘Our Petrol Is the Language’
Spanish literature could prove to be a boon for international film and TV adaptations, says Fernando Benzo, author and secretary general of the Spanish Federation of Publishers.  “Books are a safe intellectual property – that’s the main concept for me,” Benzo told Variety. “When you work on a book, usually you already have the fan […]
Technology
Stages of Star Formation
This image, captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and released on June 5, 2026, shows just a small portion of one of the Orion Molecular Clouds, a long and massive filament of cold gas and dust beyond the Orion Nebula. Every stage of star formation — from the youngest stellar embryos to protoplanetary discs […]
Global
Star-studded opening for Obama library in Chicago delivers implied rebuke to Trump
Musical stars and retired politicians from less polarised era seeming antidote to cage fights on White House lawn The Barack Obama presidential center opened in Chicago on Thursday after more than a decade in the making amid a musical fanfare and paeans to democratic principles that evoked a previous age, all while delivering an implied rebuke to Donald Trump . Featuring appearances by a cast of musical stars and retired politicians from a less polarised era, it was a seemingly perfect antidote to the crass spectacle of cage fights on the White House lawn. Continue reading...
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State workers fight Newsom’s return-to-office mandate
Scheduling note: WhatMatters is taking Juneteenth off and will return to your inboxes Monday. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mandate for state workers to return to the office four days a week is back on, and many public employees are fighting to stop it with little time to spare. Dozens of them showed up at a Senate […]
Technology
Strait of Hormuz reopening may take weeks to ease shipping backlog and oil pressure
The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen after Iran and the U.S. sign a peace deal, but experts warn backlogs and security checks could delay normal shipping.
Culture
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Sunflower Spring 2027 Menswear
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Super-potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes are spreading across the U.S.
Overdose deaths confirmed to involve nitazenes have risen sharply in the U.S., from 27 in 2020 to 409 in 2024, according to the CDC
Global
Supreme Court allows some marijuana users to own guns, limiting federal gun ban
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Ali Hemani, a Texas man charged with unlawful possession of a gun since he admitted that he regularly smoked marijuana.
Global
Supreme Court sides with Texas marijuana user who says it's not a crime to have a gun
The justices sided with Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that a law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally violates the Second Amendment. Hemani wasn't charged with any other crimes or accused of using the weapon under the influence.
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Supreme court sides with Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun
Justices backed Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that barring guns from drug users illegally violates second amendment Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The supreme court sided on Thursday with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights. The justices sided with Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that a law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally violates the second amendment. Hemani was not charged with any other crimes or accused of using the weapon under the influence. Continue reading...
Technology
Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport
The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.
Technology
Taliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices
Directive aimed at government workers, but reports of wider implementation spark warnings of future Afghanistan-wide prohibition The Taliban have ordered a sweeping ban on the use of smartphones by government officials – in what some analysts say could foreshadow broader, population-level restrictions. In a directive issued by the Taliban’s military courts and reviewed by the Guardian, the ban was to take effect this week and prohibits “high rank, low rank, general mujahideen, or service staff” from using mobile phones. Continue reading...
Technology
Tay Keith, Grammy-Nominated Producer Behind ‘Sicko Mode,’ Dead at 29
The prolific producer had worked with the likes of Future, Travis Scott, Beyoncé, and more
Technology
Tay Keith, Grammy-Nominated Producer of Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,” Dies at 29
Keith was found dead in his Tennessee apartment on Thursday after police performed a welfare check.
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Tay Keith, Hitmaking Memphis Producer, Found Dead at Age 29
Keith was known for producing Hot 100 chart-toppers, including Travis Scott's "Sicko Mode" and Drake's "First Person Shooter."
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Tay Keith, Producer of Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’ and Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ Dies at 29
Tay Keith (real name: Brytavious Chambers), the Grammy-nominated producer behind such hits as Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’ and Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ was found dead Thursday in his Nashville apartment, local police confirm. No cause of death was announced. A report from Nashville police reads: “No foul play is suspected in the death of Brytavious Chambers, 29, […]
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Tay Keith, producer who worked with Travis Scott and Drake, found dead
The Grammy-nominated Memphis rap producer was behind hits by Eminem, Beyoncé, Drake and Cardi B.
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Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.
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Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York
The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.
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Tell us your favourite film of 2026 so far
We would like to hear about the best film you have seen this year so far and why The Guardian’s film writers have compiled their favourite films of the year so far – and we’d like to hear about yours, too. Which films have captured your imagination this year? Are there any new releases from so far in 2025 that you would recommend watching? Continue reading...
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The Best Sneakers for Women Will Never Go Out of Style
Shop Vogue’s top sneakers picks for women—from heritage white classics to sumptuous suede styles.
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The Brands Capturing Asia’s Gen Z
What Gen Zs want from luxury brands is changing. For the contemporary Asian labels capturing spend, it’s about offering emotional and aesthetic connection.
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The Deals: Chaka Khan Enjoys the HarbourView; REPUBLIC Teams With ZIZA for South Asian Artist Label
Other recent deals include Live Nation's acquisition of a majority stake in a Buenos Aires arena and UMG's partnership with a Thai music distributor.
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The Designer Behind Congo’s World Cup Leopard Suits Travels To See the Team Make History
Alvin Mak, who designed the Democratic Republic of Congo’s sleek leopard panelled suits, has traveled to the U.S. for the first time to see his team to their first victory.
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The Lonely City by Olivia Laing audiobook review – solitude and creativity in Manhattan
Tilda Swinton makes her audiobook debut with this landmark study of how New York artists from Edward Hopper to Andy Warhol have lived with loneliness It is a decade since Olivia Laing published The Lonely City , a blend of memoir and cultural analysis on the isolation of urban living. Laing – who is non-binary – had moved to Manhattan following a love affair that ended abruptly. Once there, they were taken aback at their feelings of isolation. Laing discovered “you can be lonely anywhere, but there is a particular flavour to the loneliness that comes from living in a city, surrounded by millions of people”. The author’s attempts to navigate these difficult feelings are threaded through a series of artist portraits examining the connection between loneliness and creativity. There is Edward Hopper, famed for his paintings featuring lone figures seated in cafes and diners, and Henry Darger,
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The Onion’s rebooted InfoWars is coming July 2nd
The Onion's InfoWars officially has a launch date: On July 2nd, the conspiracy network previously run by Alex Jones will return as a comedy and media platform. The reboot comes more than a year and a half after news broke that the satirical news site was working to acquire the property owned by Jones, a […] InfoWars founder Alex Jones speaks to the media outside Waterbury Superior Court during his trial on September 21, 2022. | Getty Images The Onion 's InfoWars officially has a launch date: On July 2nd, the conspiracy network previously run by Alex Jones will return as a comedy and media platform. The reboot comes more than a year and a half after news broke that the satirical news site was working to acquire the property owned by Jones, a conspiracy theorist who notably targeted victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting. "Developed with the support of the Sandy Hook families, the
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The Turkish Front-Runner at Shanghai That Turns Personal Trauma Into Universal Fear
Director Reis Çelik draws on his own escape during Turkey's 1980 military coup for 'Night of Blindness,' a tense black-and-white thriller that's become an early Golden Goblet front-runner.
Technology
The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
Science
The audacious plan to refreeze the Arctic – podcast
Sea ice is melting fast and worsening the climate crisis. But what if there were a way to thicken it again? Madeleine Finlay is joined by environment editor Damian Carrington to discuss a bold attempt to refreeze the Arctic which is showing early signs of success. He visited the project to find out how it will work, how much it will cost and whether it really has potential to improve the fate of the Arctic’s ice ‘At first, the idea does sound crazy’: meet the scientists trying to refreeze the Arctic Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...
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The average SpaceX buyer post-IPO is almost under water after two-day slide
Shares of SpaceX fell as much as 7% Thursday to $178, leaving the stock trading roughly in line with its volume-weighted average price of just under $180.
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The billionaire hidden behind the curtain inside Trump’s Pentagon
Media-shy financier Stephen Feinberg has quietly amassed extraordinary influence over US military spending The only available video over the last 15 months of the official who really wields power in Donald Trump ’s Pentagon is a cartoon animation. Released in May on X by the US government, it shows a silver haired figure in a grey suit lighting up a cigar and sitting at a massive wooden desk with a nameplate: DEPSECWAR FEINBERG. Stephen Feinberg, the 66-year-old billionaire founder of the private equity giant Cerberus Capital Management, has served as the deputy secretary of defense since March 2025. His boss, the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth , makes frequent appearances working out with troops or insulting reporters at press conferences, and posts often on social media. But Feinberg does not show his face. He has been obsessively media shy for decades, and is so reclusive that since
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The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan
Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?
Science
The pressure to have baby boys can harm African mothers' health
In Congo and other parts of Africa, some women are having baby after baby under cultural pressure to produce a male heir, even risking their health
Technology
The truth about brain rot, according to science
Emerging research suggests overusing digital devices can be harmful, especially to mental health. But does being overly online truly rot our brains?
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The ‘Obsession’ Effect: Horror Flick Has Fans Stalking Two L.A. Businesses
Devotees of Curry Barker's breakout have been flocking to a North Hollywood diner and a Burbank magic shop featured in the film.
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The ‘midlife crisis’ is overblown – it’s actually an opportunity
We often think of midlife as terrible or uneventful. This psychologist says we can be optimistic For years, midlife has been associated with one word: crisis. Margie Lachman wants us to see opportunity instead. Lachman, a lifespan developmental psychologist , has been studying what goes on between the ages of 40 and 60 for more than 30 years, as an investigator on the landmark Midlife in the United States study . The study has tracked thousands of adults since 1994, exploring how their lives, health and perspective changed. Before joining the project, Lachman was about to turn 40 herself. “I went through midlife as we were studying midlife,” she says. Continue reading...
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These Are the 5 Best Setting Sprays I’ve Ever Used
After painstaking consideration, one Vogue writer narrows down her top five favorite setting sprays that actually work.
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These stocks are in trouble after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh removed the market’s guardrails
The new chief is ditching the central bank’s playbook — leaving your portfolio flying blind.
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Thirty years and $3 billion later, 'Toy Story' is still one of Disney's surest bets
More than 30 years after the first film came out, the "Toy Story" franchise has continued to resonate with audiences, making it a juggernaut for Disney.
Technology
Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.
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This AI company wants to replace MRIs with a 60-second dip in the spa. Can that really work?
Midjourney is making a foray into healthcare with its latest body-scanner product, aiming to make medical imaging more accessible.
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This lawmaker’s proposal could make California ‘the most secretive state in the country’
Pacheco’s legislation would allow public agencies to delay records requests it deems “improperly” filed, sue for “malicious” requests and charge up to $66 an hour to produce government records. One good governance advocate calls it a “virtual horror show of governmental non-transparency.”
Technology
This robotic self-driving toilet comes to you
During a recent expo in Shanghai that focuses on elderly care, assistive devices, and rehabilitation medicine, a Chinese company called Yueban debuted a smart toilet that does something we haven't seen before; it comes to you. The autonomous self-driving Xiaoban toilet was designed to improve accessibility for those dealing with mobility issues due to age, […] During a recent expo in Shanghai that focuses on elderly care, assistive devices, and rehabilitation medicine, a Chinese company called Yueban debuted a smart toilet that does something we haven't seen before; it comes to you. The autonomous self-driving Xiaoban toilet was designed to improve accessibility for those dealing with mobility issues due to age, injuries, or disabilities. It's expected to sell for ¥28,999 yuan in China, or nearly $4,300, according to IT Home , but global availability hasn't been confirmed. The
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This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun
Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.
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Thousands of Knicks fans celebrate big win with joyous New York parade: ‘We family now’
Parents and their kids, new and old fans and a few celebrities gathered to honor the team’s NBA Championship Thousands of Knicks fans – decked out in blue and orange jerseys, shorts, hats, necklaces and more – gathered in downtown New York City on Thursday to celebrate the team’s NBA championship in a lively ticker-tape parade. All along Church Street, the street running parallel to the parade route, fans lit joints, threw back shots of Fireball whiskey and drank Coronas, within view of bemused and outnumbered New York City police officers. Some fans climbed atop police cruisers and posed for photos. Continue reading...
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Three Artists Reflect on David Hockney’s Enduring Influence
Jordan Casteel, Jay Lynn Gomez, and Bryson Rand share how Hockney lives on through their work.
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Tierra Whack Calls Out Critics in New Singles ‘Totem’ and ‘Wax Paper’
The rapper’s pre-released singles from her upcoming album ‘ Whack’s Museum’ put her talent on display and dispel doubters
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Tom Dreesen, Comedian Who Toured With Frank Sinatra, Dies at 86
For 13 years, Dreesen toured the United States as the opening act for Frank Sinatra, and formed a line-long friendship with Ol' Blue Eyes.
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Tom Dreesen, comedian who led the Comedy Store strike and toured with Frank Sinatra, dies at 86
Tom Dreesen, the comedian who led the Comedy Store strike, combated civil rights-era racial tension with comedy in the duo Tim & Tom, and toured with Frank Sinatra, has died at 86.
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Tragedy meets 'social realism' in Welsh-language film hailed a 'sensation'
Effi o Blaenau follows a young woman grappling with unemployment in a north Wales town.
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Tropical storm remnants pound Gulf states with heavy rain after tornadoes hit the Midwest
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast
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Trump DNI pick Pulte poised to get access to U.S. intelligence despite congressional bid to thwart
With President Donald Trump halting his nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte is set to take on the role.
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Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war
Interior department insists water at Washington landmark is ‘crystal clear’ as witnesses report murky green pool US federal government workers continue to take on the green hue that has swept across Washington’s reflecting pool, an increasingly fiendish battle the Trump administration compared to its war with Iran. After Donald Trump ordered a $14.2m refurbishment to turn the monument “American Flag blue” in time for the country’s 250th birthday celebrations, the administration encountered a formidable foe: algae. Continue reading...
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Trump administration quietly shifts $352m in federal funds for White House ballroom
Funds meant for Secret Service were transferred to project president promised would be financed by private donations US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump’s administration has quietly redirected $352m in federal funds designated for the Secret Service toward the president’s controversial White House ballroom project, despite repeated promises by Trump that the construction would be financed by private donations The funds were drawn from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Trump’s signature tax legislation passed last summer on Republican-only votes. The law stipulates the money may only be spent on Secret Service personnel, training facilities, technology and related costs, not construction. Continue reading...
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Trump administration's reframing of Jan. 6 reignites accountability debate
New concerns are emerging about President Trump's sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants after a recent report found that nearly 100 of them have been arrested, charged or convicted of additional crimes since the attack in 2021. It comes as continuing efforts by Trump and his allies to recast the events of that day have reignited debate over accountability and the rule of law. Liz Landers reports.
Technology
Trump and Iran's President Pezeshkian sign memorandum aimed to end war
President Trump earlier said at the G7 summit that the memorandum of understanding with Iran "might not be the kind of document that I should be signing."
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Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook cost her more than $1M in legal, security costs: Filing
A financial disclosure from Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook details large legal and security expenses
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Trump didn't want 'Herbert Hoover' presidency; said Iran has to have 'some' missiles
Trump said he was open to allowing Iran to maintain its stockpile of ballistic missiles, saying it was “unfair” for Iran not have them if their neighbors do.
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Trump signs Iran peace plan, claiming deal averts ‘worldwide depression’
Details of the 14-point agreement revealed as senior US officials claim ‘major win’ despite significant concessions to Tehran Reaction: Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulity Analysis: Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, claiming it delivered a “major win” for the United States – even as it made significant political and financial concessions to Iran to reopen the strait of Hormuz and prevent a “worldwide depression”. In extraordinary remarks on Wednesday, Donald Trump went from threatening Iran with a new wave of attacks to suggesting the country had basic rights to enrich uranium for civilian use, that he would not pressure Tehran to abandon its ballistic missiles programme and the US was “going to have to give back” billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets. Contin
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Trump's economic approval rating hits new low, poll finds
Some voting groups that Trump handily won aren't happy with his economic approach, including more thanhalf of white voters without a college degree.
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Trump-Modi bromance back on display in meeting on sidelines of G7
U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to defend India, but only if Narendra Modi is the leader.
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Trump’s Iran agreement is a massive buy signal for stocks
Hyperventilating experts were wrong about the Iran war. The end of the conflict is a massive buy signal for stocks.
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Trump’s war accomplished nothing – the Iran deal is proof | Kenneth Roth
The agreement shows the US is in a weaker position than before the war No one gets a Nobel peace prize for ending a war he started, let alone for a pointless war of aggression that set back the causes that supposedly prompted the conflict. No amount of Donald Trump’s spin can obscure the fact that his newly announced deal with Iran is one big lesson in why this war should never have been launched. The text of the deal, a 14-point memorandum of understanding, underscores its emptiness. The tyrants of Tehran are undoubtedly celebrating. Continue reading...
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Two big reasons Accenture’s stock is sliding in the wake of earnings
The consulting company’s outlook came up short of expectations, and at least one analyst wonders if newly announced deals will bring complex integration challenges.
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U.S. gas prices just fell below $4 for 1st time since March. They're still 25% higher than last year
Prices fell overnight after President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country.
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U.S. lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials
The U.S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel, as the tentative agreement to end the war took effect.
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UK border official and former Hong Kong cop jailed for spying on behalf of China
A former U.K. border official and a retired Hong Kong police officer have been sentenced for spying on dissidents in Britain
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UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout
Mike Shinoda from the band says he spotted Megan Da Savage's rap on an independent music platform.
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UN reports record violations of children in conflict
A new United Nations report says nearly 25,000 children caught in conflict were victims of a record number of violations last year, including killings, rape and recruitment to fight
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US filings for unemployment benefits fall to 226,000 as layoffs remain low
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid fell modestly last week as layoffs remained in the same historically low range of recent years
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US gas prices dip below $4 for the first time since March
U.S. gas prices are just barely below an average of $4 a gallon nationwide on Thursday, shortly after President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed s...
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US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".
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US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question
Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.
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Uber to Offer Robotaxis in Houston With Lucid and Nuro, Posing Challenge to Waymo
Uber Technologies Inc. will offer driverless robotaxi rides in Houston in vehicles developed by Lucid Group Inc. and Nuro Inc., setting it up to challenge Waymo in the fourth-largest US city. Nuro is already testing the vehicles in Houston, but …
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Uber, California lawyers say deal reached to avert dueling ballot initiative showdown
The state's trial attorneys and Uber say they have reached a last-minute deal to scrap their competing ballot measures over car crash lawsuits and sexual assaults, averting what was gearing up to be one of most expensive battles of the November election.
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Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery amid large-scale drone attack
Russia said Ukraine fired hundreds of drones on Thursday.
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Valentino Resort 2027: Villain Teens at the Villa
Alessandro Michele mixed high and low in his take on preppy style and the house’s polished codes.
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Valve is so behind on Steam Controller orders that some won’t ship until 2027
Valve has some good news and bad news about Steam Controllers. The good news: If you make a reservation for a Steam Controller, the company will now show you one of three estimates of when you'll be able to actually order your gamepad: by September 2026, by December 2026, or sometime in 2027. The bad […] Valve has some good news and bad news about Steam Controllers. The good news: If you make a reservation for a Steam Controller, the company will now show you one of three estimates of when you'll be able to actually order your gamepad: by September 2026, by December 2026, or sometime in 2027. The bad news: Any reservations made today "indicate a 2027 date for shipping," Valve says . "We have no plans to stop making Steam Controller," according to Valve. "But as we look at the current demand compared to how many we know we can make by the end of the year, we want to manage expectati
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Vance says U.S. isn’t giving Iran ‘a cent’ as he defends Trump peace deal
"The only way the Iranians get any of these resources ... is if they comply fully" with the terms of the deal, Vice President JD Vance said.
Technology
Vertical Content Outgrows the Microdrama Moment as Asia’s Platforms Chase IP Franchises
Asia’s fast-growing vertical content sector is moving beyond short-form experimentation and into the franchise era, according to executives speaking at the APOS on Thursday. During the session “Building the Vertical Stack in Asia,” industry leaders shared that the next stage of growth for vertical entertainment will be driven not only by subscriber acquisition, but by […]
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Voicemails for Isabelle review – Netflix romcom picks creepy over cute
Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson stumble in this mushy, overlong story of a woman leaving voicemails for her dead sister There’s a fine line between romantic comedy and creepy thriller, and while redefining the genre’s lovelorn leads as often incredibly oddball stalkers is nothing new (see the Sleepless in Seattle trailer recut as a horror movie 20 years ago), an online deluge of memes and thinkpieces have elevated post-movie bar jokes to commonly accepted theory. Some film-makers have slowly tried to catch up and capitalise – last year’s dark comedy I Love You Forever showed how epic acts of romance can be rooted in manipulation while a great deal of what makes current box office record-breaker Obsession so effective is its horror movie perversion of the day-to-day realities of all-consuming true love. Netflix’s latest romcom Voicemails for Isabelle is made with some awareness of how unset
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Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.
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Vulnerable patients' lives made 'miserable' by abuse, Muckamore inquiry finds
The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital.
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WATCH LIVE: NBA champions NY Knicks celebrated in parade
New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.
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WATCH: Barack and Michelle Obama open Obama Presidential Center with Springsteen, Stevie Wonder
Former President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event Thursday that brought together politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures.
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WATCH: Good Samaritans race towards fiery plane on Texas highway to rescue survivors
Six people were on board the private plane, and at least one was killed.
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WATCH: How a sports team winning is good for fans' brains
ABC News' Danny New talks to a neurologist about the real benefit of watching sports.
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WATCH: Three Generations of the LGBTQ community discuss why Pride is still so important 2026
Three generations of LGBTQ people, the Stonewall Era, Gen x and Gen Z come together to discuss their personal struggles and hopes for the future.
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WATCH: Vance holds White House briefing after Trump signs Iran war agreement
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the U.S. Navy has, as part of the agreement to end the war, lifted its blockade on Iranian ports by allowing more than a dozen ships to pass through.
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WATCH: World Cup soccer fans in US for first time experience joys of America
As fans from around the globe travel to the U.S. for the World Cup, David Muir shares what they're loving about it – from southern BBQ to baseball games to Buc-ee's.
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Wanted: War-Zone Divers to Scrape Barnacles From Ships in Persian Gulf
Demand for ocean divers who specialize in barnacle scraping is soaring as ships stranded in the Persian Gulf for more than three months prepare to disembark. The surge in orders for crews to clean ship hulls fouled by algae, slime …
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Wastewater Leak Under Texas Church Parking Lot Causes Millions in Damage
An old oil well sprang back to life under the parking lot of the First Baptist Church of Grandfalls in April. Over the next eight days, more than 1.5 million gallons of toxic wastewater flowed out of the earth, according …
Technology
Watch Kim Gordon Play “Play Me” on The Tonight Show
Ahead of the start of her summer tour
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Watch Marcello Hernández Confess to Rosalía at Madison Square Garden
The Spanish singer brought her Lux Tour to New York City for the second night in a row on Wednesday
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Watch: Fans celebrate England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia
Supporters for both sides turned out in droves to watch England v Croatia in their opening match of the World Cup.
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Waymo Recalls Thousands of Robotaxis Over Risk of Entering Construction Zones
Alphabet self-driving unit Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. because a software issue could cause the vehicles to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving. It is the second recall by Waymo in just over …
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Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.
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What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it
BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.
Culture
What the 2026 Summer Solstice Means for Every Star Sign
This year, the summer solstice will pack an intense cosmic punch—trust the process, and get out in the sun whatever your star sign.
Technology
What to know about Cuba's economic measures aimed at opening up the island's economy
Cuba’s Communist Party has approved an emergency economic package featuring unprecedented free-market measures to open up the struggling island’s economy
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What's in the US-Iran agreement?
The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.
Science
What’s next for GLP-1 weight loss drugs?
What’s next for GLP-1 weight loss drugs? Alex Hogan explores on the new episode of STATus Report. Watch now.
Culture
Which WAGs Will Win the Summer of Sport?
As NBA finals celebrations kick on and the World Cup gets underway, Vogue Business breaks down the wives and girlfriends brands should be watching in the stands.
Technology
White House defends Iran agreement as U.S. lifts Strait of Hormuz blockade
The U.S. announced that it is lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to let ships pass through. Sea traffic there has been at a standstill since nearly the start of the war. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei blessed Iran's deal with the U.S., saying it was "desperation" that drove President Trump to the bargaining table. Liz Landers reports.
Technology
Why Netflix Canceled ‘The Boroughs’ (Exclusive)
Executive producers Matt and Ross Duffer ditched the streamer for Paramount.
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Why Padma Lakshmi Wants ‘America’s Culinary Cup’ to Mark a New Wave of “High-End” Food TV
"We don't need a lot of those old tropes and tricks of reality television," says the host of the CBS cooking competition.
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Why has Texas set its sights on London?
Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.
Culture
Wiltshire village exhibits Martin Parr’s final photos of scarecrows and prize veg
Pictures from photographer’s return to Lacock after 40 years were taken months before his death last December The images are colourful, characterful and thought-provoking. They capture a flower show, a Women’s Institute meeting, a scarecrow festival. A local vicar features, resplendent in a union jack bowler hat, as does a band of bellringers and a bulldog called Billy. Four decades after chronicling life in the picture-postcard English village of Lacock in Wiltshire, the photographer Martin Parr returned to document what had changed – and what had not. Continue reading...
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With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash
Several motorists who happened across a fiery plane crash on a Texas highway rushed to help — putting their own lives in danger to help those on board escape
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World Insurance Adds Wolpert Agency of Massachusetts
Global insurance broker World Insurance Associates reported that it recently bought the business of Wolpert Insurance Agency of Worcester, Massachusetts. Terms of the October 1, 2025 transaction were not disclosed. Wolpert was established in 1956. It is known for its …
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World shares are mixed following signing of US-Iran deal on ending the war
Shares are mostly lower in Europe after benchmarks in Japan and South Korea surged to new records after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war
Technology
You can now use the Game Boy Camera with your phone
The $50 GB Operator is an accessory that lets you connect, play, and authenticate Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges on PCs and other devices. Now it's getting some new functionality for the Game Boy Camera. After turning the Game Boy Camera into a charmingly awful desktop webcam two years ago, […] You don’t need a Game Boy Camera or a GB Operator dock to use Epilogue’s new Flashback app. | Image: Epilogue The $50 GB Operator is an accessory that lets you connect, play, and authenticate Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges on PCs and other devices. Now it's getting some new functionality for the Game Boy Camera. After turning the Game Boy Camera into a charmingly awful desktop webcam two years ago, device-maker Epilogue has just released an iOS / Android mobile app so you can take photos while the Game Boy accessory is connected to your s
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Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
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Zurich Files Growth Plan Under California Sustainable Insurance Strategy
Zurich is committing to expand its property coverage availability in areas designated as distressed in California in a new filing. Zurich U.S. submitted a commercial property insurance rate filing in California under the state’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy, an effort by …
Markets
Zurich Sees Data Center Boom Spurring Insurance Securitization
The level of investment into data centers globally may soon make it necessary for insurers involved to begin selling securitization products to spread the risk among a broader pool of investors, according to Zurich Insurance Group AG. “I do anticipate …
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Zurich’s Planned £8.1B Acquisition of Beazley Gets Regulatory Nod in Australia
Zurich Insurance Group’s proposed £8.1 billion (US$10.8 billion) acquisition of Lloyd’s insurer Beazley plc has received approval from Australia’s regulatory watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced on June 17 that the acquisition “may be put into effect” …
Culture
‘A Beautiful Man’: Post Malone Dedicates Toronto Concert to Oliver Tree
"I feel like tonight will be, for me, a celebration of the life of an absolutely beautiful, beautiful man," Posty says of the late artist.
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‘A sacred kind of sound’: inside a solar-powered journey to preserve the music of church organs
Musician Michael Cloud Duguay’s new album was born from a mission to capture the sound of the majestic yet increasingly rare instruments Michael Cloud Duguay and his band of collaborators were nearing the end of their pipe organ tour of Newfoundland when they encountered a hitch in Aguathuna, a town of about 400 people on a craggy peninsula that juts out from the Canadian island’s south-western edge. For the past week, they had been showing up at old churches in remote communities like this one, preparing their solar-powered mobile studio, and recording instruments both humble and monumental, whose complex systems of keys, stops, hand cranks, foot pedals, bellows and reeds were designed to vibrate the air around them until it approximates the sound of God. This was all in service of music that was still taking shape in Duguay’s mind. It would eventually form the basis of the Ontario comp
Technology
‘Air Jaws’ to ‘Chum Island’: Discovery Channel Reveals Full Shark Week 2026 Lineup
The annual programming event kicks off July 26.
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35 Cast: All the Stars Hitting the Ballroom This Fall
The full list of celebs and pros who will appear on the next season will be revealed on 'Good Morning America' on Sept. 2, but that hasn't stopped ABC from slowly announcing a few of the people partaking in the upcoming season.
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‘Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil’ Sets India Theatrical Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
One of animation’s most enduring franchises is making its Indian theatrical debut. TV Asahi and PVR Inox Pictures will release “Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil” across cinemas throughout India on Oct. 2, the franchise’s first-ever big-screen outing in the country. The film, rooted in the original manga by […]
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‘I Will Find You’ Review: Sam Worthington and Britt Lower Lead Netflix’s Wheel-Spinning, Pulpy Harlan Coben Thriller
Milo Ventimiglia, Chi McBride and Logan Browning also star in the latest limited series from the prolific mystery writer, about a father locked up for killing the son he now believes is still alive.
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‘If you hate it after 15 minutes, it’s OK to go home’ – your running questions answered by our experts
From the best shoes, to tips for getting motivated to the most beautiful runs in the world … running experts Kieran Alger and Sarah Marsh answered your questions Read more from the The Filter IscoBusquet asks: My first full marathon was a disastrous go at the Bristol to Bath which left me with terrible plantar fasciitis. What are the best ways to mitigate the foot pain? Sarah: Sorry to hear this. Without knowing your training block, if you got this after a full marathon, I am wondering whether you did too much too soon? One of the most common causes of this sort of pain is a large increase in running load. Regardless, with any more runs it’s worth trying to build up more slowly. Reduce the running volume and also look at getting a pair of trainers that support your feet. You can also do some specific stretches for plantar fasciitis and use certain massage techniques that can help. Sarah:
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‘It’s where the poetry is written in cinema language’: the female editors behind cinema’s masterpieces
In an industry dominated by men, many women dedicate themselves to the craft of editing – as well as managing directors’ egos – to create some of the most celebrated and memorable big-screen classics Behind every great director, to coin a phrase, is a great editor – and as the tributes paid earlier this month to the late Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning editor of Star Wars: Episodes IV to VI, and former wife of creator George Lucas, reminded us, that editor is often a woman. In a historically male-dominated industry, this familiar Hollywood dynamic is a phenomenon that is worth investigating. It goes back decades. During the supermacho Hollywood new wave era, Dede Allen worked with Arthur Penn (Bonnie and Clyde) and Sidney Lumet (Dog Day Afternoon), and Thelma Schoonmaker edited Raging Bull, The King of Comedy and GoodFellas for Martin Scorsese (and much else besides). David Lean’s Lawrence o
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‘Ordinary people are being erased’: one director’s audacious fightback against AI – featuring Frinton
Marc Isaacs’ film Synthetic Sincerity may look like a documentary, but its fictional premise – a lab that scrapes movies to harvest human emotions – shines a hard light on just how far AI can go In Marc Isaacs’ latest film, the subversive documentary maker reveals that an AI research laboratory recently licensed his entire body of work. That’s a quarter-century of droll, deadpan studies of ordinary life in Britain – from the poetic Lift , about the comings and goings in a London tower block, and The Curious World of Frinton-on-Sea , set in the sleepy retirement town dubbed “God’s waiting room”, to Philip and His Seven Wives, in which a secondhand furniture dealer declares himself to be a Hebrew king. Isaacs agreed to let data analysts at the University of Southern England feed these and other documentaries into their system to harvest authentic human emotions from which AI characters cou
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‘Star Wars’ Darth Maul Voice Actor Was Told ‘You’re the New James Earl Jones’ and Thought: ‘Then Why Are You Paying Me Such S— Money, George Lucas?’
Peter Serafinowicz appeared on a recent episode of the “Classic Clown” podcast and looked back at his brief stint voicing the villainous Darth Maul in 1999’s “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.” While Ray Park physically played the Sith villain on the set of the George Lucas-directed prequel, Serafinowicz contributed his voice to the part […]
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‘The Lost Children of Tuam,’ Element Pictures Feature Produced by Liam Neeson, to World Premiere at Galway Film Fleadh (EXCLUSIVE)
The upcoming Galway Film Fleadh has landed a world premiere of a very local story from arguably Ireland’s most renowned producers in Element Pictures and, in Liam Neeson, one of the country’s biggest stars. “The Lost Children of Tuam,” directed by Frank Berry (“Aisha,” “Michael Inside”) and written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz (“The Salt Path,” “She […]
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‘The beauty of the useless’: Spain’s super-thin restaurant napkins are throwaway art treasures
Forever flimsy and ineffective at cleaning greasy fingers, the servilletas of the Iberian peninsula resist the relentless ‘optimisation’ of our age. A new photo book recognises them as cultural treasures in miniature If you have ever eaten a meal in a bar, cafe or restaurant in Spain and grabbed a napkin from the ubiquitous small metal dispensers, you will be familiar with the most intriguing feature of the wafer-thin servilletas : how utterly functionally useless they are. Don’t bother using them to mop up spilled liquid, as they are less likely to soak up the spillage than protect it with an impermeable barrier. Never make the mistake of blowing your nose in them when you have a cold or a hay fever attack: they’ll just spread the mess to your hands. Their papery texture – originally meant to keep your hands clean while picking up oily snacks – has somehow endured despite their most com
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‘The masturbation scene wasn’t a big deal’: Théodore Pellerin on tackling his new film Nino’s challenges
Locked out of his apartment, a cancer-stricken Parisian is caught in a race against time to freeze his sperm. The rising star who plays him explains how he tackled a very initimate quest Just six months after the world rallied to defend poor Paul Dano , vulnerability may now be a hot commodity for an actor. What is “weak sauce” for Quentin Tarantino, who attacked Dano, can be mighty savoury for others. So it’s good timing that Théodore Pellerin, with his gangly frame and huge eyes, exudes that quality in the new French character study Nino. Gauche, hesitant and withholding, Pellerin is magnetic as a young Parisian locked out of his apartment for a weekend after a papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancer diagnosis. Pellerin explains Nino’s predicament, his inability to be candid with his loved ones, almost down to the cellular level. “His throat cancer isn’t insignificant,” he says. “It’s the
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‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ Review: Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson Give a Hard-Sell Romcom Premise the Hard Sell
Is “Voicemails” the least romantic word ever to appear in the title of a romantic comedy? It’s up there, surely. But consider it a suitable warning, since “Voicemails for Isabelle” isn’t terribly romantic either, though it puts much bright-eyed effort into proving otherwise. Writer-director Leah McKendrick’s film challenges itself early, bringing its attractively matched leads […]
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‘We Get Along Just Fine’: The Police’s Stewart Copeland Talks Relationship With Sting, Band Dynamics and Being ‘Fully Retired’ From Music
"We get along great as long as we're not trying to make music together," Copeland says of his former bandmate Sting.
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‘You learn how to be idiotic artists’: Gilbert & George on fame, rebellion and their mystery new collaborator
The Britart mavericks have now teamed up with an unlikely artist. Is their odd throuple an elaborate prank – or are the duo passing down their legacy? ‘Hello girls,” greets 82-year-old Gilbert Prousch, one half of art duo Gilbert & George, as he shakes my hand when I arrive at his house with a very important guest in tow. He kisses his other guest on the cheek. Gilbert is Italian after all. “This way,” he says, ushering us into the four-storey, 18th-century Georgian townhouse in Fournier Street, Spitalfields, east London, where he and the other half of his duo, George Passmore, 84, have lived since the late 1960s. Back then, they rented the ground floor for £16 a month. Now, they own the whole house. I bet it costs a bit more now. Continue reading...