Anna Wintour stepping down as editorial leader of Vogue
CBS News · 19h ago · Anna Wintour, the global editorial director of Vogue and an influential voice in fashion, is stepping down.
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Anna Wintour stepping back as US Vogue's editor-in-chief
· BBC · 19h ago · Dame Anna, who has been editor-in-chief for 37 years, will continue to hold a senior role at the company.
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NBC News · 20h ago ·
Anna Wintour Steps Down As Vogue's Editor-in-Chief After 37 Years. What's Next for Her
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Anna Wintour is stepping down as the longtime editor-in-chief of Vogue.
Variety · 20h ago ·
Anna Wintour Stepping Down as Vogue U.S. Editor-in-Chief After 37 Years
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Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years, Variety has confirmed. Wintour announced to staffers on Thursday that Vogue will begin the search for a new head of editorial content.
Bloomberg · 4h ago ·
Anna Wintour to Step Down as Editor-in-Chief of US Vogue
Wall Street Journal · 20h ago ·
Anna Wintour Is Stepping Down as Editor of American Vogue
Microsoft Just Killed Its Windows Blue Screen Of Death
Forbes · 16h ago · All change for Windows — what happens now.
Microsoft says goodbye to the Windows blue screen of death
· NBC News · 17h ago · It’s a bittersweet day for Windows users
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CNBC · 19h ago ·
Microsoft says goodbye to the Windows blue screen of death
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The software giant's blue screen of death dates back to the early 1990s, according to longtime Microsoft developer Raymond Chen.
The Verge · 22h ago ·
Windows is getting rid of the Blue Screen of Death after 40 years
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The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has held strong in Windows for nearly 40 years, but that’s about to change. Microsoft revealed earlier this year that it was overhauling its BSOD error message in Windows 11, and the company has now confirmed that it will soon be known as the Black Screen of Death.
Brad Pitt’s Home Reportedly Burglarized, Police Say
Rolling Stone · 11h ago · The actor has been out of the country promoting his new film, F1
Brad Pitt’s L.A. Home Ransacked by Burglars
· Variety · 12h ago · Police are investigating a burglary at a Los Angeles home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt. The actor was not on the premises at the time of the break-in on Wednesday evening, as he has been traveling to promote his new racing thriller “F1.” A carpe
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BBC · 15h ago ·
Brad Pitt's Los Angeles home 'ransacked', police say
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The Oscar-winning actor has been traveling to promote his new film F1 and was reportedly not home.
NBC News · 18h ago ·
Thieves scaled fence, busted window before ransacking Brad Pitt's L.A. home, sources say
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LOS ANGELES — Police are investigating a reported burglary at “F1” actor Brad Pitt’s home, two law enforcement sources familiar with the incident told NBC News on Thursday.
SB LIX performer arrested for halftime protest
ESPN · 11h ago · A performer at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show in February has been arrested after holding up a Sudanese flag there with the message "Sudan and Free Gaza."
Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Performer Arrested Months After Holding Up ‘Gaza-Sudan’ Flag at Super Bowl
· Variety · 16h ago · Louisiana State Police have confirmed the arrest of Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, an extra who performed alongside Kendrick Lamar during the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
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CBS News · 17h ago ·
Super Bowl LIX halftime show protester arrested months after demonstration during Kendrick Lamar's set
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Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, 41, of New Orleans faces charges after disrupting the Super Bowl LIX halftime show
Rolling Stone · 19h ago ·
Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Dancer Arrested Months After Gaza-Sudan Protest at Super Bowl
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"Troopers learned that Nantambu had permission to be on the field during the performance, but did not have permission to demonstrate as he did," read the statement
Politics
Former Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro disbarred in New York over 2020 election interference case
NBC News · 14h ago · Chesebro in 2023 pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit filing false documents in the Georgia election interference case against Trump and his allies.
3 more victims identified in West Virginia flash flooding
ABC News · 17h ago · Authorities have identified three more victims killed in flash flooding in northern West Virginia
Carolyn McCarthy, lawmaker who fought for gun control, dies at 81
Washington Post · 15h ago · Ms. McCarthy’s political career began with tragedy in December 1993, when her husband was among six people killed in a shooting on a Long Island commuter train.
Gun control crusader and former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy dead at 81
NBC News · 16h ago · Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who successfully ran for Congress in 1996 as a crusader for gun control after a mass shooting on a New York commuter train left her husband dead and her son severely wounded, has died.
Gun control crusader and former US Rep. Carolyn McCarthy dies at 81
· ABC News · 17h ago · Gun control crusader and former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy of New York has died
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Bloomberg · 20h ago ·
Carolyn McCarthy, NY’s ‘Gun Lady’ in Congress, Dies at 81
Supreme Court to issue final rulings on birthright citizenship, LGBTQ books, porn sites and more
MSNBC · 16h ago · The last six cases of the Supreme Court’s term include birthright citizenship injunctions and a parental bid to keep kids from LGBTQ-themed instruction in public school.
Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on birthright citizenship and five other cases on term's final day
· NBC News · 23h ago · The Supreme Court is set to conclude its nine-month term on Friday with a flurry of rulings including a closely watched case concerning birthright citizenship.
Trump Admin Plans to Re-Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia as Criminal Case Falters
Rolling Stone · 19h ago · A judge recently slammed the Justice Department's case against the man the administration illegally deported to El Salvador
Trump still would have won in 2024 even if everyone had turned out to vote, Pew finds
NPR · 19h ago · In 2024, 64% of the eligible-voting population turned out, the second highest in 120 years. New data show that even if all those voters who stayed home had voted, Trump would still be president today.
Trump shook Democrats’ hold on non-White voters in 2024, report finds
· Washington Post · 21h ago · A Pew study of the 2024 election also found that higher turnout probably would not have helped Harris win.
Senators receive delayed Iran briefing as Democrats rage over lack of transparency
The Guardian · 19h ago · Lawmakers condemn Trump for limiting intelligence sharing on bombing of Iranian nuclear sitesUS senators are receiving a classified briefing on Donald Trump’s bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, after the White House abruptly postponed the session an
Days after Iran strikes, Trump administration to brief Congress
· Washington Post · 20h ago · Four Trump administration officials will brief senators Thursday afternoon on the U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities, as lawmakers and the White House clash over access to intelligence about the strikes.
The lesson Democrats should take from Mamdani's win is one they've already learned
MSNBC · 19h ago · Chris Hayes reflects on Zohran Mamdani's win in New York and tells Democrats the lessons they can take from his campaign to show voters they can meet the moment.
What aspiring business leaders can learn from Zohran Mamdani's success
· Business Insider · 23h ago · Zohran Mamdani's New York Democratic primary success reveals strategic lessons for business leaders.
Republicans dealt a setback on their big bill as Senate referee disqualifies key provisions
NBC News · 19h ago · Some conservatives called for the parliamentarian to be fired or overruled after she determined a series of policies in the legislation didn't comply with Senate budget rules.
Who Is the Senate Parliamentarian and Why Do Some Republicans Want Her Fired?
· Wall Street Journal · 19h ago
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NPR · Jun 26, 2025 ·
Medicaid changes don't meet Senate rules in 'big, beautiful bill' says parliamentarian
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The nonpartisan Senate official whose office determines if legislation fits within the rules of the chamber dealt Senate Republicans a blow on proposed changes to Medicaid.
Karoline Leavitt says Trump administration is 'on a diplomatic path with Iran'
NBC News · 20h ago · White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration is pursuing a diplomatic path with Iran and confirmed that special envoy Steve Witkoff is in communication with Iranian officials.
White House says no Iran meetings currently scheduled
· CBS News · 20h ago · White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the U.S. continues to be in "close communication" with Iran and intermediaries.
NYC Mayor Adams Criticizes Mamdani in Re-Election Campaign Launch
Wall Street Journal · 20h ago
Mamdani Shock Gives NYC Mayor Adams a Shot at a Comeback
· Bloomberg · 23h ago
Supreme Court lets South Carolina block Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood
CBS News · 22h ago · The Supreme Court rejected Planned Parenthood's challenge to South Carolina's attempt to bar the organization from participating in its Medicaid program.
Supreme Courtupholds South Carolina's ban on Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood
· NPR · Jun 26, 2025 · The Supreme Court allowed South Carolina to remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though Medicaid funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions.
Supreme Court clears way for states to kick Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid
Politico · 23h ago · Patients do not have legal standing to sue if a state denies their right to see their preferred medical provider, the court said in a 6-3 ruling.
Supreme Court rules for South Carolina in its bid to defund Planned Parenthood
· NBC News · Jun 26, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for South Carolina in its effort to defund Planned Parenthood, concluding that individual Medicaid patients cannot sue to enforce their right to pick a medical provider.
Nation
Former top aide to Jill Biden subpoenaed in House GOP's Biden age probe
CBS News · 11h ago · House Republicans have subpoenaed Anthony Bernal as part of their rapidly expanding investigation into former President Joe Biden's mental fitness while in office..
Former top aide to Jill Biden is subpoenaed by House Oversight panel
· ABC News · 19h ago · House Republicans have subpoenaed a senior aide to former first lady Jill Biden
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
CBS News · 13h ago · The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
Watch: Large fireball seen shooting across sky over Southeastern US
· BBC · 17h ago · The American Meteor Society has described it as a bolide, a large and rare fireball that creates a sonic boom.
Prosecutors make closing arguments in Diddy trial
NBC News · 15h ago · Prosecutors made their final case to jurors in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal trial. They said Combs used “power, violence and fear to get what he wanted.” The defense will make their closing arguments on Friday, before the jury begins deliberating.
Diddy used ‘power, violence and fear,’ prosecutors say in closing arguments
· Washington Post · 16h ago · In Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s trial, closing arguments began Thursday as the prosecution made its final pitch to jurors. They will hear from the defense on Friday.
Mexico disputes U.S. money-laundering charges against banks allegedly linked to fentanyl trafficking
Los Angeles Times · 16h ago · After U.S. Treasury officials accused three Mexican financial institutions of aiding drug cartels, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said there was "no proof" to the allegations.
Mexico's president slams sanctions on Mexican banks by Trump administration
· ABC News · 20h ago · Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded sharply to U.S. government sanctions blocking transfers from three Mexican financial institutions, saying Washington hasn’t shown evidence of its allegations of money laundering
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Washington Post · Jun 25, 2025 ·
U.S. ties 3 Mexican financial institutions to fentanyl trafficking
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The U.S. Treasury accused the firms of supporting money laundering and cartel imports of chemicals. Mexico said the transfers didn’t prove wrongdoing.
How the US used its bunker-buster bombs at Iranian nuclear sites
ABC News · 18h ago · The deep penetrating bombs that the U.S. dropped into two Iranian nuclear facilities were designed specifically for those sites and were the result of more than 15 years of intelligence and weapons design work
Top US general says roughly 15 years of planning to defeat Iran's most fortified nuclear site centered on this massive 30,000-pound bomb
· Business Insider · 21h ago · Seven B-2 stealth aircraft dropped a total of 14 GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear sites last weekend.
New York City Mayor Adams announces run for re-election
NBC News · 19h ago · New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that he will run for re-election as an independent. The move comes after Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic mayoral primary.
Zohran Mamdani to face a pugnacious rival in the embattled Eric Adams
· Politico · Jun 26, 2025 · The New York City mayor is looking for redemption in November.
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New Yorker · Jun 25, 2025 ·
A Stunning New York City Mayoral Primary
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From the daily newsletter: Eric Lach on what Zohran Mamdani’s unexpected upset means for New York City.
ABC News · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Zohran Mamdani claimed victory over Cuomo. His next obstacle: Eric Adams, the Republicans and more
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Zohran Mamdani has claimed victory over a wounded, but still perhaps formidable Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary
Justices side with Texas death row inmate seeking DNA testing to show he shouldn't be executed
ABC News · 23h ago · The Supreme Court has ruled for a Texas death row inmate who's seeking DNA testing to show he should be ineligible for execution
RFK Jr.'s vaccine committee votes on new RSV immunization, flu shots
CBS News · 22h ago · The votes on vaccine recommendations are the first move by the panel after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced its roster.
RFK Jr’s vaccine panel recommends new RSV treatment for infants
· The Guardian · 23h ago · Move comes after health secretary replaced advisory board with ideological allies and several vaccine skepticsHealth secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr’s reconstituted vaccine advisory panel recommended a new treatment to prevent respiratory syncytial
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ABC News · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Kennedy's new vaccine advisers meet for first time
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F
NPR · Jun 25, 2025 ·
RFK Jr.'s picks for CDC vaccine advisers meet this week amid controversy
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For the first time since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all the members of the vaccine committee, it is meeting in Atlanta.
ICE detained a U.S. citizen in L.A. and charged her with obstructing an arrest
NBC News · 3h ago · The family of a 32-year-old U.S. citizen said she was wrongfully detained by ICE officers and falsely accused of "forcefully obstructing" officers during an immigration raid in downtown Los Angeles.
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman to lie in state as suspect faces court date
ABC News · 3h ago · Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman will lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol rotunda
Business
Centrica in Advanced Talks for 15% of Sizewell C Nuclear Project
Bloomberg · 4h ago
Centrica set to take 15% stake in Sizewell C nuclear project
· Financial Times · 10h ago · All sides are keen to reach an investment decision in July after years of delay and months of negotiations
Trump says US has signed a deal with China on trade, without giving details
ABC News · 7h ago · U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. has signed an agreement with China on trade and expects to soon have a deal with India
Trump says the U.S. has signed a deal with China on trade, without giving details
· NPR · 7h ago · The U.S. and China have signed an agreement on trade, President Donald Trump said, adding he expects to soon have a deal with India.
Xiaomi says it received over 200,000 orders for a new car it priced just below Tesla's Model Y in 3 minutes
Business Insider · 7h ago · The car, which starts at $35,000, intends to compete with the Model Y, China's most popular SUV, which starts at $36,760.
China's Xiaomi undercuts Tesla with yet another cheaper car
· CNBC · Jun 26, 2025 · Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi priced its luxury YU7 SUV within expectations — but undercut Tesla's Model Y.
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Bloomberg · Jun 25, 2025 ·
China’s Xiaomi to Launch First SUV as Shares Near Record High
Xiaomi Takes Aim at Tesla With New SUV
Wall Street Journal · 10h ago
Xiaomi Launches $35,000 SUV to Take on Tesla’s Model Y in China
· Bloomberg · Jun 26, 2025
Bain Capital on Virgin Australia Post-IPO Outlook
Bloomberg · 12h ago
Bain Capital May Revisit Bid for Australia’s Insignia
· Wall Street Journal · 23h ago
Israel’s War With Iran Has Reordered the Middle East—but Not as Expected
Wall Street Journal · 23h ago
Bloomberg Talks: Robert D. Kaplan (Podcast)
· Bloomberg · Jun 23, 2025
Can Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Movie Finally Deliver Apple a Big-Screen Hit?
Wall Street Journal · Jun 25, 2025
Apple's 'F1' is yet another big-budget, big-screen movie. I'm not sure why Apple keeps making them.
· Business Insider · Jun 25, 2025 · Apple is rolling out "F1," a big-budget racing movie starring Brad Pitt. It could do well. But I still don't understand why Apple makes movies at all.
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Forbes · Jun 24, 2025 ·
Brembo, Brakes, And Brad Pitt Get A Closeup In The New F1 Movie
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Italian braking systems manufacturer Brembo has cornered the market for Formula 1 racing teams. So it makes sense that bleeds into the F1 movie, too. Read more here.
Bloomberg · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Apple Test-Drives Big-Screen Movie Strategy With F1
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's Wedding Guest List: Everyone In Venice (So Far)
NBC News · 22h ago · One by one, celebrities are arriving to Venice, Italy to celebrate the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez
These are the celebs who are attending Jeff Bezos’ Venice wedding
· ABC News · Jun 26, 2025 · Oprah Winfrey has arrived in Venice before Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's star-studded weekend wedding
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Business Insider · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Photos show Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez kicking off their wedding festivities in Venice
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The billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is marrying Lauren Sánchez in Venice. They arrived in the city on Wednesday amid protests of their nuptials.
Deadline Hollywood · 22h ago ·
Star Guests Head To Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sánchez’s Venice Wedding Amid Protests
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The multi-million dollar wedding of Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez is moving ahead, with numerous stars heading to Venice to celebrate, but there is anger from locals.
Apple reveals complex system of App Store fees to avoid EU fine of 500 million euro
NBC News · 17h ago · Apple Thursday made changes to its App Store European policies, saying it believes the new rules will help the company avoid a fine of 500 million euro ($585 million) from the EU for violating the Digital Markets Act
Apple overhauls EU App Store rules following penalty
· The Verge · 17h ago · Apple has introduced new App Store changes in the EU in an attempt to avoid being further penalized under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
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CNBC · 19h ago ·
Apple reveals complex system of App Store fees to avoid EU fine of 500 million euro
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The move shows that Apple may be able to make smaller changes to satisfy regulators.
Bloomberg · 19h ago ·
Apple’s App Store Gets Makeover in Move to Dodge Future EU Fines
Wall Street Journal · Jun 26, 2025 ·
Apple Faces EU Judgment, Again, Over App Store Terms
Anna Wintour To Step Away From Role As Editor Of Vogue In U.S., Will Remain Global Editorial Director
Deadline Hollywood · 20h ago · Anna Wintour plans to step away from her role as editor in chief of the U.S. edition of Vogue, but she will retain two highly influential roles at the publication and at parent Conde Nast.
Core Scientific shares surge 33% on report of buyout talks with CoreWeave
CNBC · 17h ago · Core Scientific shares jumped 33% after a report that CoreWeave is in talks to acquire the bitcoin miner.
Meta in Talks to Buy AI Voice Startup PlayAI in Push for Talent
· Bloomberg · 21h ago
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Wall Street Journal · 22h ago ·
CoreWeave in Talks to Buy Core Scientific
Tesla parts ways with top executive and fixer for Musk
Financial Times · 18h ago · Omead Afshar leaves electric vehicle maker as the company contends with a steep slump in sales
Tesla head of manufacturing Omead Afshar fired by Elon Musk
· CNBC · 20h ago · Omead Afshar, Tesla's head of manufacturing and operations, has been fired from the company by CEO Elon Musk after declining car sales.
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Wall Street Journal · 22h ago ·
Longtime Musk Aide and Fixer Omead Afshar Leaves Tesla
Forbes · 22h ago ·
Elon Musk Has Fired One Of His Top Tesla Lieutenants
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Omead Afshar, a long-time Musk lieutenant, was tasked with improving the company’s business in those regions late last year, but sales continue to drop in both.
Cincinnati Bengals and county reach tentative $470M deal to renovate Paycor Stadium and extend lease
ABC News · 20h ago · The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County leaders have reached a tentative deal for $470 million in renovations to Paycor Stadium
Bengals reach $470 million deal to renovate Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, pending final approval
· CBS News · 20h ago · The agreement will keep the Bengals at Paycor Stadium for the next 11 years
Salesforce says half of its work is being done by AI now. What happens to half of Salesforce's workers?
Business Insider · 20h ago · Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says up to 50% of the work in key departments is being done by AI. So what's that mean for up to 50% of human employees?
Salesforce CEO Claims Half of the Company’s Work Is Now Done by AI
· Gizmodo · 21h ago · So if you've noticed a decline in quality, there's an explanation.
Owning crypto might soon help you get a mortgage
Business Insider · 21h ago · Trump's housing chief said he had directed Fannie and Freddie to come up with proposals to start counting crypto as an asset in mortgage risk assessment.
Trump administration moves to count crypto as a federal mortgage asset
· NBC News · Jun 26, 2025 · In a landmark shift for the U.S. housing finance system, the Federal Housing Finance Agency has issued a directive ordering Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to formally consider cryptocurrency as an asset in single-family mortgage loan risk assessments
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Wall Street Journal · Jun 25, 2025 ·
FHFA’s Pulte Orders Fannie, Freddie to Consider Crypto as Mortgage Asset
CNBC · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Trump administration moves to count crypto as a federal mortgage asset
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The Trump administration is ordering Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to formally consider cryptocurrency as an asset in single-family mortgage loan risk assessments.
ABC News · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ordered to consider crypto as an asset when buying mortgages
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The head of the federal government agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants the mortgage giants to consider accepting a homebuyer’s cryptocurrency holdings in their criteria for buying mortgages from banks
Technology
Germany tells Apple, Google to block DeepSeek as the Chinese AI app faces rising pressure in Europe
CNBC · 3h ago · This is not DeepSeek's first run-in with regulators in Europe, following run-ins with Italian and Irish authorities.
Apple, Google Told DeepSeek App Is Illegal in Germany
· Bloomberg · 5h ago
Deontay Wilder Vs. Tyrrell Herndon Fight Card: What Time Does It Start?
Forbes · 7h ago · Deontay Wilder returns to the ring against Tyrrell Herndon on June 28 in Wichita. Here’s the full fight card, start time, and what’s at stake for Wilder.
Manchester City beats Juventus 5-2 to win Group G of Club World Cup
· ABC News · 16h ago · Manchester City won Group G of the Club World Cup with a dominant performance, beating Juventus 5-2 at Camping World Stadium
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ESPN · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Mbappé out of Madrid's final CWC group game
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Kylian Mbappé will miss Real Madrid's decisive Group H game at the Club World Cup against RB Salzburg as he continues his recovery from acute gastroenteritis
CBS News · Jun 25, 2025 ·
RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid predicted starting lineups: No Kylian Mbappe as Los Blancos look to win group
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Both sides are favorites to reach the round of 16 at the Club World Cup
No Kidding! (Thursday Crossword, June 26)
Wall Street Journal · Jun 25, 2025
‘Quordle’ Hints And Answers For Wednesday, June 18
· Forbes · Jun 17, 2025 · Looking for some help with today’s Quordle words? Some hints and the answers are right here to give you a hand.
RFK Jr.’s CDC panel ditches some flu shots based on anti-vaccine junk data
Ars Technica · 16h ago · Flu shots with thimerosal abandoned, despite decades of data showing they're safe.
RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Votes Against Thimerosal Flu Shots, Citing Debunked Risks
· Gizmodo · 20h ago · The vast majority of research has failed to show any link between thimerosal and autism or other neurological issues.
Trump Mobile Drops ‘Made in USA’ Smartphone Claims From Website
Bloomberg · 20h ago
'Made in the USA' reference disappears from Trump phone listing
· BBC · 21h ago · Trump Mobile maintains the gold smartphone will be made in the US, despite the changed wording on its website.
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Wired · 22h ago ·
The Trump Phone Is Already a Lot Different From Last Week
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WIRED had many questions last week about the Gold T1 Smartphone. Now we have even more—like where that "made in America" pledge went.
Business Insider · 22h ago ·
'Made in the USA' wording vanishes from Trump Mobile's smartphone listing
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Trump Mobile now says its $499, gold-colored smartphone will be "brought to life right here in the USA" and "proudly American."
Gizmodo · Jun 26, 2025 ·
The Website for Trump’s All-American Smartphone No Longer Promises It’s ‘MADE IN THE USA’
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Trump's all-American phone may not actually be all that American.
CNBC · Jun 26, 2025 ·
Trump Organization scraps 'made in the USA' tag for its gold T1 smartphone
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The Trump Organization has removed a reference to the recently-announced T1 smartphone being made in America.
Ars Technica · Jun 25, 2025 ·
After a week, Trump Mobile drops claim that Trump phone is “made in the USA”
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Trump T1 phone isn't "made in the USA" but is "designed with American values."
The Verge · Jun 25, 2025 ·
The Trump Phone no longer promises it’s made in America
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When the Trump Organization launched the Trump Mobile wireless carrier, it also launched a flagship phone called the T1 Phone 8002 (gold version). One of the phone’s main selling points was that it was to be made in America.
Google begins rolling out AI search in YouTube
Ars Technica · 21h ago · The feature is only available as a test for Premium members for now.
YouTube search gets its own version of Google’s AI Overviews
· The Verge · 22h ago · Google is bringing an AI Overviews-like feature to another product: YouTube. The video streaming platform may now show an “AI-powered search results carousel” when some YouTube Premium members in the US make searches related to “shopping, trave
Comcast Sells Sky Deutschland to RTL as Media Deals Pick Up in Europe
Wall Street Journal · 3h ago
Nike Dunk X LEGO (43008) Review: A Strangely Satisfying Set
Forbes · 3h ago · Unlike the LEGO Adidas Superstar, and whether you’re a sneakerhead or not, the Nike set doesn’t just look great — it’s a pleasure to build.
China Investors Ready Capital toHunt Next DeepSeek
Bloomberg · 3h ago
An exceedingly rare asteroid flyby will happen soon, but NASA may be left on the sidelines
Ars Technica · 3h ago · "Nature is handing us an incredibly rare experiment."
Entertainment
On Springsteen’s ‘Tracks II,’ a trove of worthy castoffs
Washington Post · 3h ago · Bruce Springsteen’s new 83-song collection spans 35 years, seven “Lost Albums” and nearly as many Bosses.
Bruce Springsteen's 'Tracks II' is an epic act of rock-star lore
· Los Angeles Times · 4h ago · The Boss' new box set organizes 83 previously unheard songs into seven distinct LPs, each with its own sound and theme.
In 'Squid Game' Season 3, a critique of democracy comes to the fore: 'It's like a jungle'
Los Angeles Times · 4h ago · Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and star Lee Jung-jae explain the meaning of the final season of their Netflix series and what it says about humans, greed and democracy.
What Time Will ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 Premiere on Netflix?
· NBC News · 12h ago · When will the third and final season of "Squid Game" premiere? WHen will it land on Netflix? What time will it premiere? Here's what to know.
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Forbes · 20h ago ·
‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-Jae On His Character Gi-Hun And The Show
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'Squid Game' actor Lee Jung-jae talks about his character Seong Gi-hun, how he was cast in the hit Netflix series, and what audiences can expect in Squid Game season 3.
‘My Mom Jayne’ charts an astonishing journey of self-discovery
Washington Post · 4h ago · Mariska Hargitay’s HBO documentary explores the life and legacy of her mother, Jayne Mansfield, who died when the “Law & Order” actress was 3 years old.
In 'My Mom Jayne,' Mariska Hargitay grapples with a secret and her mother's choices
· Los Angeles Times · Jun 26, 2025 · In her debut as a documentary director, Mariska Hargitay explores the life of her mother, the Hollywood actor Jayne Mansfield, who died at 34.
Watch: Stars arrive in Venice for Jeff Bezos wedding
BBC · 11h ago · Celebrities were seen in water taxis on Venice's canals in the lead up to the lavish multi-million dollar ceremony.
See the yachts pulling into Venice, where Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are getting married
· Business Insider · 15h ago · Multimillion-dollar yachts have been arriving in Venice as A-listers flock to the city for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's lavish wedding.
Donald Trump Makes Legal Threat To CNN And The New York Times Over Their Reporting On Iran Intel Assessment
Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · Donald Trump has again threatened news outlets over coverage he dislikes, this time The New York Times and CNN over their reporting on a preliminary intelligence assessment that raised doubts that the U.S.
So What Happens With Nic and Olandria on ‘Love Island USA’?
NBC News · 12h ago · "Love Island USA" left questions about Nic and Olandria — here's what happened in Season 7, Episode 21.
‘Love Island USA’ Casa Amor Twist Explained: What Really Happened To Olandria Carthen & Nic Vansteenberghe After Dumping
· Deadline Hollywood · 13h ago · SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details about Love Island USA Season 7, Episode 21. The previous episode of Love Island USA Season 7 ended on a cliffhanger following the dumping of Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe after they were left single.
Bill Moyers, former White House aide and PBS journalist, dies at 91
Los Angeles Times · 13h ago · Moyers served as President Johnson's press secretary before his long career at CBS and in public television.
Bill Moyers, acclaimed public affairs broadcaster, dies at 91
· CBS News · 17h ago · A former White House press secretary, Bill Moyers also worked as a correspondent for CBS News during his long career in TV journalism.
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Deadline Hollywood · 17h ago ·
Bill Moyers Dies: Influential Public Media Journalist And Commentator And Former White House Press Secretary Was 91
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Bill Moyers, who followed a tenure as a young top aide to Lyndon Johnson with a long career as a much-acclaimed journalist and commentator on public broadcasting, died Thursday in New York.
Variety · 17h ago ·
Bill Moyers, Elder Statesman of PBS Journalists, Dies at 91
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Bill Moyers, who carried an unblemished air of moral conviction throughout a 43-year career as a broadcast journalist, mostly in his later years for PBS, died Thursday in Manhattan, the New York Times reported.
RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Has a New Approach: Question Everything
Wall Street Journal · 13h ago
RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Panel Could Make New Recommendations
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CNBC · Jun 25, 2025 ·
RFK Jr.'s CDC vaccine panel will review long-approved shots as skeptics gain sway
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It is unclear how Kennedy's new members, including Dr. Robert Malone, will affect the panel's vaccine recommendations.
NPR · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Panel picked by RFK Jr. will scrutinize the vaccine schedule for kids
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The advisory committee makes recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the nation's vaccine schedule. Any changes could affect vaccinations for millions of children.
‘Chicago P.D.’ Shocker: Toya Turner Exits Ahead of Season 13
Variety · 14h ago · Voight’s unit is changing once again on “Chicago P.D.” Toya Turner, who joined the show during Season 12, will not return for the upcoming season in the fall.
Toya Turner Leaving ‘Chicago P.D.’ Ahead Of Season 13
· Deadline Hollywood · 15h ago · EXCLUSIVE: Toya Turner has exited from NBC’s Chicago P.D., and will not appear as Kiana Cook when the police procedural returns for its thirteenth season.
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91
NPR · 14h ago · Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television's most honored journalists, has died at 91.
Bill Moyers, Lyndon Johnson press chief and celebrated broadcaster, dies at 91
· The Guardian · 17h ago · Moyers, who served as Johnson’s press secretary for two years, became one of television’s most revered journalistsBill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, masterfully using a v
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ABC News · 17h ago ·
Bill Moyers, ex-White House press secretary and acclaimed TV journalist, dies at 91
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Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, has died at 91
NBC News · 17h ago ·
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91
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Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, masterfully using a visual medium to illuminate a world of ideas, died Thursday at age 91
Sean Combs Led ‘Criminal Enterprise,’ Prosecutors Say in Closing Arguments
Rolling Stone · Jun 26, 2025 · “It’s his kingdom,” a prosecutor said of Combs, “everyone was there to serve him”
Diddy trial judge meets with lawyers to discuss jury instructions
· NBC News · Jun 25, 2025 · This is a free article for Diddy on Trial newsletter subscribers.
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CBS News · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Prosecution, defense rest in Sean "Diddy" Combs case with music mogul not testifying
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The defense in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial rested its case in less than 30 minutes as the music mogul did not testify nor did the defense call any witnesses.
BBC · 17h ago ·
'He doesn't take no for an answer': Prosecutor gives closing arguments in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
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The government said the rapper, who pleaded not guilty, used his business, power and violence to sex traffic women.
Variety · 20h ago ·
Diddy Trial Closing Arguments: Prosecutors Paint Him as ‘Insanely Jealous and Abusive,’ Guilty of ‘Hundreds’ of Drug Crimes Alone
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Closing arguments have begun in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial, as federal prosecutors deliver to the jury an hours-long summary of their case against the disgraced music and fashion mogul.
ABC News · 23h ago ·
Prosecutor casts Sean 'Diddy' Combs as a criminal who abused others through power, violence and fear
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A prosecutor has begun two days of closing arguments at Sean “Diddy” Combs' sex trafficking trial by telling a jury that the music mogul used “power, violence and fear” to rule a criminal enterprise for two decades
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon & Gerry Cardinale’s Artists Equity Inks Theatrical Pact With Sony Pictures
Deadline Hollywood · 15h ago · Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and RedBird Capital Gerry Cardinale’s independent artist-led studio, Artists Equity, has signed an overall three-year theatrical feature film agreement with Sony Pictures.
Artists Equity Inks Overall Theatrical Film Agreement With Sony Pictures
· Variety · 15h ago · Artists Equity, the independent studio founded by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Gerry Cardinale, has signed an overall theatrical feature film agreement with Sony Pictures.
Emma Stone is kidnapped by Jesse Plemons in trailer for 'Bugonia,' their latest film with Yorgos Lanthimos
Los Angeles Times · 15h ago · By the looks of the first trailer for 'Bugonia,' Emma Stone's latest movie with director Yorgos Lanthimos will be just as brilliantly bizarre as its predecessors.
Emma Stone May Be an Alien In the First Trailer for ‘Bugonia’
· Gizmodo · 22h ago · The new film from Yorgos Lanthimos co-stars Jesse Plemons and opens in October.
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Variety · 23h ago ·
‘Bugonia’ Trailer: Emma Stone Is Kidnapped by a Conspiracy Theorist Who Thinks She’s an Alien in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Next Film
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Focus Features has released the first trailer for “Bugonia,” the latest collaboration between directorYorgos Lanthimosand star Emma Stone. “Bugonia” is a remake of the South Korean sci-fi comedy “Save the Green Planet.” It revolves around
Deadline Hollywood · 23h ago ·
‘Bugonia’ Teaser Offers First Look At Yorgos Lanthimos-Emma Stone Reteam From Focus
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Focus Features has released the first teaser for Bugonia, the sci-fi comedy reteaming director Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone on the heels of their Oscar winner Poor Things.
Liver King Will Undergo Mental Health Evaluation, Faces Restraining Order After Joe Rogan Arrest
Rolling Stone · 16h ago · Brian Johnson was accused of making "terroristic threats" against the podcaster earlier this week
‘Liver King’ Ordered to Undergo Mental Health Evaluation, Is Subject to Restraining Order After Arrest for Joe Rogan Threats
· Variety · 17h ago · Brian Johnson, the influencer who calls himself the “Liver King,” was released from a county jail in Texas after posting $20,000 bond following his arrest for making a terroristic threat against podcaster Joe Rogan.
'Spider-Man 2' extended edition is coming to theaters in 4K, along with original trilogy
Los Angeles Times · 16h ago · Tobey Maguire's 'Spider-Man' trilogy is returning to theaters, but this time with the extended version of 'Spider-Man 2.'
The ‘Spider-Man 2’ Extended Edition Is Finally Swinging Into Theaters
· Gizmodo · 23h ago · 'Spider-Man 2.1' will make its theatrical debut later this year as Sam Raimi's Spidey trilogy returns to theaters once more.
‘Sorry, Baby’ Review: Eva Victor’s Story of Survival
Wall Street Journal · 17h ago
'Sorry, Baby' was a way for Eva Victor to heal. The director is finding a lot of company
· Los Angeles Times · Jun 26, 2025 · The writer, director and star of the deeply personal 'Sorry, Baby' is one of the year's breakthrough talents, displaying a nuanced way with trauma and friendship alike.
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ABC News · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Movie Review: In 'Sorry, Baby,' Eva Victor makes a disarming debut
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Eva Victor's “Sorry, Baby” is one of the more thrilling filmmaking debuts in recent years, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review
Why Does the Return of ‘Friday the 13th’ Have to Be… Like This?
Gizmodo · 17h ago · The 'Jason Universe' is bringing back the horror icon for a 'vignette' with a capitalistic catch.
New ‘Friday the 13th’ Vignette ‘Sweet Revenge’ Set From Filmmaker Mike P. Nelson (EXCLUSIVE)
· Variety · 23h ago · Jason Voorhees’ next story is set to be told by “Silent Night, Deadly Night” reboot filmmaker Mike P. Nelson. Produced by “Friday the 13th” franchise owner Horror, Inc., the new Jason Universe project is a bloody short-form vignette titled
Cause of death: Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson reportedly died of respiratory arrest
Los Angeles Times · 17h ago · Brian Wilson's cause of death has come to light, two weeks after the Beach Boys founding member died at 82. He also reportedly lived with multiple health issues before his death.
Brian Wilson’s Cause Of Death Revealed
· Deadline Hollywood · 19h ago · Two weeks following the passing of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson we have learned the cause of his death. Wilson died of “respiratory arrest”, according to Wilson’s death certificate obtained by TMZ.
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Rolling Stone · 20h ago ·
Brian Wilson’s Cause of Death Revealed
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Beach Boys legend died on June 11
Leo Woodall To Lead Netflix Limited Series ‘Vladimir’
Deadline Hollywood · 19h ago · Leo Woodall (One Day, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy) is set to lead the new Netflix limited series, Vladimir, adapted from Julia May Jonas’s acclaimed novel.
Leo Woodall Joins Rachel Weisz in Netflix Limited Series ‘Vladimir’
· Variety · 19h ago · Leo Woodall is set to star opposite Rachel Weisz in the upcoming Netflix limited series “Vladimir,” Variety has learned. The show was originally announced in March with an eight-episode order and is based in the Julia May Jonas novel of the same name.
New film academy members include Danielle Deadwyler, Ariana Grande, Jason Momoa, Conan O'Brien
ABC News · 19h ago · The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 534 new members to its organization on Thursday, adding recent Oscar nominees and many more to Hollywood’s most exclusive club
Ariana Grande, Kieran Culkin, Jimmy Kimmel among 534 invited to join Oscars academy
· Los Angeles Times · 19h ago · Ariana Grande, Kieran Culkin and Jimmy Kimmel are among the 534 artists and executives invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Variety · 20h ago ·
New Oscar Voters: Ariana Grande, Fernanda Torres, Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong and 530 More Invited to Join Academy
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Recent Oscar winners Kieran Culkin and Mikey Madison, along with nominees Ariana Grande, Fernanda Torres, Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, are among the 534 distinguished artists and executives invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Deadline Hollywood · 20h ago ·
Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin, Ariana Grande Among 534 New Invitees To Motion Picture Academy
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Oscar has its new voters. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out its annual invitations to membership today, with 534 new invitees.
‘Fortnite’ Players to Receive More Than $126 Million in Refunds From FTC
Variety · 20h ago · Players of Epic Games’ “Fortnite” who were “charged for unwanted purchases while playing the game” will be receiving more than $126 million in refunds from the Federal Trade Commission.
More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases. How you can apply
· ABC News · 23h ago · The Federal Trade Commission is issuing more refunds to Fortnite players who it says were charged for unwanted purchases
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CBS News · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Fortnite players charged for unwanted items set for $126 million refund
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Does Fortnite owe you money? Here's how to get a slice of the $126 million refund the Federal Trade Commission is sending to eligible players this week.
'Lilo & Stitch' live-action sequel is on the way from Disney
Los Angeles Times · 20h ago · Stitch, Disney's favorite blue alien experiment, has revealed that a sequel for the live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' is in development.
The Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Is Getting Its Inevitable Sequel
· Gizmodo · 21h ago · Disney celebrated '626 Day' to confirm what we all expected: the box office success of the 'Lilo & Stitch' remake has earned itself a sequel.
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Variety · 22h ago ·
‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ Live-Action Movie Set at Disney
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Get ready for more Stitch mayhem. Disney is developing a sequel to its live-action “Lilo & Stitch” remake. The studio announced the project on 6/26 — a reference to the wild blue alien’s government name, Experiment 626.
Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film
ABC News · Jun 26, 2025 · Denis Villeneuve is going from “Dune” to Bond
Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film
· Los Angeles Times · Jun 25, 2025 · Four-time Academy Award nominee Denis Villeneuve, currently working on the third 'Dune' film, will direct the next film in the long-running James Bond franchise.
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Rolling Stone · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Denis Villeneuve to Direct James Bond Film, Hopefully Save Amazon MGM Franchise
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The Dune director will lead the next 007 movie
Bloomberg · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Denis Villeneuve to Direct Next James Bond Film
Forbes · 23h ago ·
Who Will Play Denis Villeneuve’s James Bond? Here Are The Top Choices
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There's a new James Bond director in town, Denis Villeneuve, but he needs an actor to play James Bond itself. Here are some top choice.
The Verge · Jun 26, 2025 ·
Denis Villeneuve is directing the next Bond film for Amazon
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First, Amazon MGM secured creative control of the James Bond IP. Then, it brought Amy Pascal and David Heyman in to produce a new feature about the iconic spy.
Gizmodo · Jun 25, 2025 ·
James Bond Has Shaken Up a New Director: ‘Dune’ Helmer Denis Villeneuve
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The director of the 'Dune' movies as well as 'Blade Runner 2049' has landed the plum Amazon MGM Studios assignment.
Deadline Hollywood · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Denis Villeneuve Directing Next James Bond Film
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Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the next James Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios, the studio announced Wednesday. Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce, as previously announced, with Tanya Lapointe exec producing.
BBC · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Denis Villeneuve announced as director of new James Bond film
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The Oscar-nominated filmmaker says he is a "die-hard" Bond fan and will "honour" the franchise.
Variety · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Denis Villeneuve to Direct James Bond Film at Amazon
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Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film, Amazon MGM Studios has revealed, with Tanya Lapointe signing on as an executive producer. As previously announced, Amy Pascal and David Heyman will serve as producers.
Sports
Pep: 'Long time' since Man City played this well
ESPN · 4h ago · Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his players got the chance to remember "what it was like to be a good team" as they thrashed Juventus 5-2.
'It's a long, long time since we played like that' - are Man City back?
· BBC · 15h ago · The Club World Cup may have had a lukewarm reception in some parts, but Manchester City did their best to kindle interest with a statement victory over Juventus on Thursday.
Monterrey beats Urawa at the Rose Bowl and gets some help to advance in Club World Cup
Los Angeles Times · 21h ago · Inter Milan defeated River Plate to take first place with seven points and Monterrey scored five group points to claim the second spot in the Club World Cup's Group E.
Inter knock out River, advance as group winners
· ESPN · Jun 25, 2025 · Inter Milan scored twice in the last 18 minutes to beat River Plate 2-0 on Wednesday and progress to the knockout stage of the Club World Cup as Group E winners and send the Argentines home.
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ABC News · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Fluminense advances at Club World Cup after scoreless draw with the Mamelodi Sundowns
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Fluminense held the Mamelodi Sundowns to a scoreless draw, denying the South African club the win they needed to advance to the knockout round at the Club World Cup
Rays' Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case
ESPN · 11h ago · Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic and received a suspended two-year prison sentence Thursday.
Wander Franco found guilty of sexual abuse, Dominican court hands down two-year suspended prison sentence
· CBS News · 16h ago · Franco was convicted of a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl
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ABC News · 16h ago ·
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case
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Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, has been found guilty in a sexual abuse case but received a two-year suspended sentence
Ex-Ravens PK Tucker gets 10-week suspension
ESPN · 11h ago · Former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been suspended for the first 10 weeks of the 2025 regular season after the NFL found that he violated its personal conduct policy.
NFL suspends Justin Tucker for first 10 weeks of season for policy violation
· ABC News · 17h ago · The NFL has suspended former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for the first 10 weeks next season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy
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CBS News · 17h ago ·
Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker suspended by NFL after sexual misconduct investigations
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Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been suspended for 10 games regardless of whether he is on a roster.
Mets fear Canning has Achilles injury, await MRI
ESPN · 11h ago · The Mets' Griffin Canning is set to undergo imaging after leaving Thursday's start with a noncontact injury, and the team fears it's his Achilles.
Griffin Canning injury: Mets starter leaves game early vs. Braves, team fears Achilles injury
· CBS News · 12h ago · Canning had to be helped off the field Thursday night
Sources: Team in top five told not to pick Bailey
ESPN · 11h ago · Ace Bailey's representatives informed a team drafting inside the top five that they didn't want that team to select the Rutgers wing and that he wouldn't report if it did, sources told ESPN.
NBA Draft rumors: Ace Bailey's representatives told team in top five not to select him, per report
· CBS News · 15h ago · Bailey was selected with the fifth pick by the Utah Jazz on Wednesday
Lakers trade with Chicago Bulls to move up in second round of NBA draft
Los Angeles Times · 20h ago · The Lakers struck a deal with the Chicago Bulls to move up to the No. 45 spot in the second round of the NBA draft with an eye on drafting a center.
2025 NBA Draft trade tracker: Latest deals, news as Suns acquire Mark Williams from Hornets
· CBS News · Jun 25, 2025 · The NBA trade market has heated up this week
Judge, Ohtani elected to start MLB All-Star Game as top vote-getters
ABC News · 15h ago · The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge have been the first players picked for the July 15 All-Star Game at Atlanta’s Truist Park, elected as starters by fans
MLB All-Star Game voting: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge named starters, Cal Raleigh, Juan Soto, more advance
· CBS News · 16h ago · Two starters at each position in each league move on to the next round of voting
2025 NHL Draft props: Best bets, odds for top-five selections
CBS News · 16h ago · Here's a look at some potential props for bettors to consider for the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft
Final 2025 NHL mock draft: Predictions for the top 32 picks
· ESPN · 19h ago · While the top two picks appear to be locked in, what happens after that? Here's the final projection before Friday's first round.
Dodgers right-hander Clayton Kershaw strikes out 5, moves closer to 3,000 career strikeouts
ABC News · 16h ago · Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw inched closer to 3,000 career strikeouts on Thursday, fanning five in six innings against the Colorado Rockies
Clayton Kershaw moves three strikeouts away from 3,000 as Dodgers finish sweep of Rockies
· Los Angeles Times · 16h ago · Left-hander Clayton Kershaw strikes out five in six efficient innings to move to 2,997 for his career in the Dodgers' 3-1 win over the Rockies on Thursday.
Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Livestream: How to Watch the Boxing Match Online
Rolling Stone · 19h ago · An epic fight is going down in Southern California between Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. — here’s how to watch it live
Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: How to find betting value for the fight
· ESPN · Jun 24, 2025 · Taking Jake Paul to win doesn't offer much value, but there are other bets to consider for Saturday's bout.
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Forbes · Jun 23, 2025 ·
Jake Paul Vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Full Card Is Sneaky Good
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Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. headlines a stacked card June 28 on DAZN, featuring Gilberto Ramirez, Holly Holm, and Floyd Schofield.
CBS News · Jun 23, 2025 ·
Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: Fight card, date, odds, rumors, PPV price, location, complete guide
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Paul returns seven months after beating 'Iron' Mike Tyson
Faith Kipyegon falls short in attempt to break 4-minute mile
ABC News · 19h ago · Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has failed in her bid to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes
Kipyegon fails in bid to be first woman to run sub-four-minute mile
· BBC · 20h ago · Kenya's Faith Kipyegon fails in her attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four-minute mile at Nike's 'Breaking4' event in Paris.
Team USA's Bobby Witt Jr. ready for bigger role in 2026 World Baseball Classic
ABC News · 20h ago · Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is going to again play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic
Bobby Witt Jr. to play for Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes
· CBS News · 22h ago · Witt played on the 2023 team that finished in second place
Fever's Caitlin Clark ruled out of Thursday night matchup vs Sparks with groin injury
ABC News · 22h ago · The Indiana Fever will be without star Caitlin Clark against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night
Caitlin Clark injury: Fever star ruled out of Thursday night game against Sparks with groin injury
· CBS News · 23h ago · Clark missed time earlier in the season with a quad injury
World
Japan hangs "Twitter killer" who murdered, dismembered 9 people
CBS News · 3h ago · Takahiro Shiraishi was executed for the killings in 2017 of nine victims, most of whom had posted suicidal thoughts on social media.
Japan executes man convicted of murder for killing and dismembering 9 people
· NPR · 9h ago · Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the "Twitter killer," was sentenced to death in 2020 for the killings in 2017 of the nine victims, most of whom had posted suicidal thoughts on social media.
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BBC · 11h ago ·
Japan executes 'Twitter killer' who murdered nine
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Takahiro Shiraishi made contact with his victims on social media then lured them to his apartment.
Starmer Eases Welfare Cuts in Blow to Budget and His Authority
Bloomberg · 16h ago
The Papers: Starmer 'in denial' and 'from Russia with shove'
· BBC · Jun 25, 2025 · The rebellion against the prime minister's proposed welfare cuts grows and
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ABC News · 4h ago ·
UK leader Starmer waters down planned welfare cuts after revolt in his Labour Party
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given way to political pressure and watered down planned welfare reforms to avert defeat by his own party’s lawmakers
Financial Times · Jun 26, 2025 ·
A defeat Keir Starmer cannot afford
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Retreat on welfare cuts would be an irrecoverable blow to the UK prime minister’s authority
6 Americans detained for trying to send rice and Bibles to North Korea by sea, police say
NBC News · 5h ago · Six Americans were detained Friday in South Korea for trying to send 1,600 plastic bottles filled with rice, U.S. dollars bills and Bibles toward North Korea by sea, police said.
6 Americans detained for trying to send rice and Bibles to North Korea by sea: Police
· ABC News · 8h ago · Police have detained six Americans in South Korea for allegedly trying to send 1,600 plastic bottles filled with rice, U.S. dollars bills and Bibles toward North Korea by sea
Lalo Schifrin, composer of iconic "Mission: Impossible" theme, dies at 93
CBS News · 13h ago · The Argentine won four Grammys and was nominated for six Oscars, including five for original score for "Cool Hand Luke," "The Fox," "Voyage of the Damned," "The Amityville Horror" and "The Sting II."
Lalo Schifrin, award-winning composer known for 'Mission: Impossible' theme, dies at 93
· Los Angeles Times · 15h ago · Award-winning composer Lalo Schifrin, a six-time Oscar nominee and Grammy winner for 'Mission: Impossible,' has died. He was 93.
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ABC News · 15h ago ·
Lalo Schifrin, composer of the 'Mission: Impossible' theme, dies at 93
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The composer who wrote the endlessly catchy theme for “Mission: Impossible” and more than 100 other arrangements for film and television, Lalo Schifrin has died
NYC Developers Gripped by Hysteria After Mamdani’s Sudden Rise
Wall Street Journal · 13h ago
NYC’s Bond Investors Calm Wall Street Anxiety Over Mamdani Rise
· Bloomberg · 21h ago
'Mission: Impossible' composer Lalo Schifrin dies at 93
NPR · 14h ago · Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin, best known for his scores for Mission: Impossible and more than 200 other films and TV shows, including Bullitt, Mannix and Cool Hand Luke, has died.
Lalo Schifrin Dies: ‘Mission: Impossible’ Theme Composer Who Wrote Scores For ‘Dirty Harry’, ‘Cool Hand Luke’ & 100-Plus Others Was 93
· Deadline Hollywood · 17h ago · Lalo Schifrin, the legendary composer who penned the instantly recognizable Mission: Impossible theme and did scores for more than 100 other films and TV shows ranging from The Cincinnati Kid, Cool Hand Luke and The Sting II to Dirty Harry and the Rush Hour trilogy, has died.
What's done is done: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom end their engagement, split up
Los Angeles Times · 22h ago · Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are no longer a couple but will still live in Montecito, according to reports. They are co-parenting their 4-year-old daughter.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom End Engagement, Split After 9 Years
· Rolling Stone · Jun 26, 2025 · The pair first met at a Golden Globes afterparty in 2016
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International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025 ·
Did Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry Break Up? New Reports Say The Couple Called It Quits
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Orlando Bloom will be going stag to Jeff Bezos' wedding this week amidst reports that his nearly decade-long relationship with Katy Perry has ended.
Kosovo Court Orders Parliament to End Deadlock Within 30 Days
Bloomberg · 17h ago
Kosovo’s top court asks lawmakers to end their political stalemate and elect a speaker in 30 days
· ABC News · 18h ago · Kosovo’s Constitutional Court has asked the country’s newly elected lawmakers in Parliament to end three months of political stalemate and elect a new speaker within 30 days
WNBA All‑Star: Is Veronica Burton's Zero‑Turnover, Double‑Digit Assists Enough To Get Her In?
International Business Times · 3h ago · Veronica Burton leads the WNBA in assist-to-turnover efficiency. Could her elite control and breakout year earn her a surprise 2025 All‑Star nod?
Microsoft AI Under Fire for Allegedly Consuming 200,000 Pirated Books — Authors Fight Back
International Business Times · 3h ago · Microsoft's AI faces a lawsuit from authors claiming its Megatron model used 200,000 pirated books for training. This is the latest in a series of copyright battles.
Science
What's that in the sky? We're not sure, but the fireball was very bright
NPR · 11h ago · The object was likely either a meteor or space junk, with most sightings of the streak of light and fireball coming from Georgia and South Carolina, the National Weather Service said.
What's that in the sky? We're not sure, but the fireball was very bright
· ABC News · 16h ago · An object bright enough to be seen streaking across the midday sky has fallen across parts of the Southeast U.S. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia, says the object was likely either a meteor or space junk
RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers raise disproven fears about the preservative thimerosal
NPR · 19h ago · The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on the flu vaccine, raising concerns about a rarely used preservative. Medical groups worry this will "sow distrust" in vaccines.
Michael Schumacher Now: A Silent Legacy as Verstappen Rewrites the Record Books
International Business Times · 3h ago · Max Verstappen has overtaken Michael Schumacher's career podium record, reigniting conversations about the former champion's legacy. While Verstappen's rise continues, Schumacher's story has shifted from victory to vulnerability, defined by his f
Scientists Are Tracking Worrying Declines in Insects—and the Birds That Feast on Them. Here's What's Being Done to Save Them Both
Smithsonian · 3h ago · In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have found the answers to keeping them both alive
Read an extract from Adam Roberts’s far future-set Lake of Darkness
New Scientist · 4h ago · In this passage from near the opening of Lake of Darkness, the latest read for the New Scientist Book Club, we are given an insight into how deep-space travel works in Adam Roberts’s universe
Stuck on a problem? Take a nap!
NPR · 7h ago · Since 2004, scientific research has shown that a full night of sleep may lend itself to a burst of insight in the morning. But what about the earlier stages of sleep? And what about just a nap? A research team based in Germany found that even a 20-mi
This breakthrough turns old tech into pure gold — No mercury, no cyanide, just light and salt
Science Daily · 8h ago · At Flinders University, scientists have cracked a cleaner and greener way to extract gold—not just from ore, but also from our mounting piles of e-waste.
Graphene just unlocked “impossible” quantum currents without magnets
Science Daily · 8h ago · Researchers have achieved a major breakthrough by generating quantum spin currents in graphene—without relying on bulky magnetic fields. By pairing graphene with a magnetic material, they unlocked a powerful quantum effect that allows electrons to carry information through their spins alone.
Self-lighting chip uses quantum tunneling to spot a trillionth of a gram
Science Daily · 8h ago · Imagine detecting a single trillionth of a gram of a molecule—like an amino acid—using just electricity and a chip smaller than your fingernail. That’s the power of a new quantum-enabled biosensor developed at EPFL.
One shot, game changed: How RAVEN captured a petawatt laser and supercharged fusion research
Science Daily · 9h ago · Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique called RAVEN that can capture the full complexity of an ultra-intense laser pulse in a single shot—something previously thought nearly impossible.
Health
RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers meeting wraps up
NPR · 6h ago · A panel of vaccine advisers handpicked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. concluded a two-day meeting with votes to limit the availability of certain flu vaccines.
Cuts under the Trump administration have gutted the PEPFAR program
NPR · 6h ago · In 2003 George W. Bush set up the global health initiative PEPFAR in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Over the last couple of decades, it's saved millions of lives for relatively little money.
Idaho doctor, patients sue over new law halting public benefits to immigrants in US unlawfully
ABC News · 10h ago · A new Idaho law restricting public benefits for undocumented immigrants is facing a legal challenge
Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
NPR · 15h ago · NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That."
Philadelphia's schools accused of failing to properly inspect asbestos in buildings
ABC News · 15h ago · Philadelphia’s public schools are facing federal criminal allegations of failing to properly inspect eight schools for damaged asbestos
New Mexico announces measles outbreak in a county detention facility
ABC News · 18h ago · The New Mexico state health department says five people in a county detention facility have measles
How to Add Coconut to Your Routine: Foods, Oil Cream, More
NBC News · Jun 26, 2025 · TODAY contributor and Peloton powerhouse Ally Love shares why coconut is a superfood and how to make it part of your everyday routines.
What Are The Health Benefits Of Mushroom Coffee?
Forbes · Jun 26, 2025
How 1 Man is Enabling Black Men to Take Control of Their Health
NBC News · Jun 26, 2025 · At 42 years old, Chris Williams was in the best shape of his life but then he suffered a heart attack, the first of many health challenges he battled over the next decade.
Vitamin D Basics: Sources, Daily Amount Needed, Supplements
NBC News · Jun 26, 2025 · NBC’s Dr. Natalie Azar and TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer break down the basics of vitamin D, including why it's important, how much you should get per day, natural sources, the health risks of vitamin D deficiency, and more.
Books
Dip into the pool of the 10 best books of June
Christian Science Monitor · 23h ago · The 10 best books of June are perfect for al fresco reading, whether hammock, park bench, or beach blanket.
Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year
NPR · Jun 25, 2025 · A deep dive on gossip. Revolutionary history. A meditation on muscle. A closer look at the color blue. And memoirs galore. There's something for everyone on this nonfiction summer reading list.
NPR staffers pick their favorite fiction reads of 2025 so far
NPR · Jun 25, 2025 · After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year. Here's what they told us.
6 new books out this week, including true stories of trailblazers
NPR · Jun 24, 2025 · But for many working adults, the summer can often feel the same as the rest of the year. So, maybe our idea of a "summer read" should encompass a wider swath of books? Here are a few out this week.
A burned-out nature writer gets a radical reset breeding ducks
Christian Science Monitor · Jun 24, 2025 · Beloved author James Rebanks takes a hiatus from his farm in the Lake District for a sojourn on a far-flung island among the “duck women.”
In 'Trailblazer' Carol Moseley Braun talks about the high cost of being the first
NPR · Jun 24, 2025 · NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Senator, Carol Moseley Braun, about her new memoir, "Trailblazer."
'Endling' is a shape-shifting debut that takes on heavy themes with humor
NPR · Jun 23, 2025 · Maria Reva's virtuosic novel starts out as a straightforward story about a Ukrainian biologist, but morphs into a comic take on war, the mail-order bride business and the plight of snails.
What separates the ultrarich from the just-plain-rich? The gigayacht.
NPR · Jun 22, 2025 · A new collection of essays by New Yorker writer Evan Osnos, The Haves and Have-Yachts, provides rich research and material for the conversation about extreme wealth in America today.
Designer Claire McCardell revolutionized women's fashion. Why isn't she better known?
NPR · Jun 21, 2025 · NPR's Andrew Limbong interviews writer Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson about her new book, "Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free."
Remembering Edmund White, a writer who chronicled gay life and culture
NPR · Jun 20, 2025 · Growing up, White tried to "cure" his own homosexuality; he later drew upon that time for his 1982 bestseller, A Boy's Own Story. White died June 3. Originally broadcast in 1985, 1994, 1997 and 2006.
Lifestyle
Bentley’s New V-8 SUV is the Best Bentayga Yet
Bloomberg · 3h ago
Find Your Go-To Summer Drink To Cool Down And Let Go
Forbes · 3h ago · Forbes’ spirits contributors share the cocktails, wines and beers that make summer drinking fun.
How This Hollywood Producer Turned Brad Pitt Into A $40 Million ‘F1’ Ad
Forbes · 4h ago · Mercedes, IWC, Expensify and other brands paid millions to sponsor a fictional Formula 1 team in Apple’s new F1 movie, which blurs the line between cinema and commerce—and could shape the future of both.
Anna Wintour to step down as editor-in-chief at Vogue
NPR · 6h ago · Anna Wintour will be stepping down as editor-in-chief at Vogue. What will this seismic shift mean for one of the world's most famous fashion publications?
Red Lobster’s Seafood Boils And Why We Love A Comeback
Forbes · 10h ago · After bankruptcy, Red Lobster's back strong with Crabfest and popular seafood boils. Explore why this menu, signifies a big comeback for a beloved brand.
At Proper Hotels, Come For Vacation, Stay For The Live Music
Forbes · 14h ago · The hotel and music industries are working together more than ever. Proper Hotels is at the forefront of this union with their Proper Presents program.
Former first lady Michelle Obama on saying 'no' more often
NPR · 15h ago · Former First Lady Michelle Obama says she's starting a new chapter of her life where she's saying "no" more often. It comes as she reassesses her priorities in life after her mother's death.
Peek Inside ‘Leading Hotels Of The World’ With Luxe Travel Book ‘Culture’
Forbes · 17h ago · The Fifth Avenue Hotel in Manhattan was perfect for celebrating the launch of Culture, the second volume in an ongoing travel book series by The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), following Design, in partnership with Phaidon, Monacelli, and New York
Whisky Maker Suntory Is Trying to Get More Japanese to Try Gin
Bloomberg · 17h ago
A kind, no-nonsense nurse helped a couple prepare for death
NPR · 17h ago · Eric Johnson's husband Dennis Hopkins was given a 50% chance of surviving lung cancer. During one hospital stay they met their unsung hero, a nurse named Sherry.
Travel
The Changing Landscape Of Safaris In Tanzania
Forbes · 3h ago · A safari in Tanzania offers a front-row seat to one of the most amazing wildlife encounters in the world.
Exploring Flores And Corvo Islands, The Azores’ Last Wild Frontiers
Forbes · 5h ago · The westernmost island in Portugal’s Azores, Flores is a nature lover’s paradise, full of waterfalls, lagoons, greenery and some winning small tourism projects.
The Hi-Tech Products To Improve Wellness When You Travel
Forbes · 6h ago · From gut-health-testing kits to blood pressure monitors, tech innovations are meeting the demand for preventative health for travelers.
Study reveals the best (and worst) British seaside spots for a summer break
The Independent UK · 7h ago · Destinations like Brighton and Margate failed to ignite enthusiasm
‘If you love adventure but not tourists’: readers’ favourite wild places in Europe
The Guardian · 8h ago · Readers revel in extraordinary landscapes from black sand deserts in Iceland to haunting forests in Poland, spotting wolves, bears and honey buzzards along the way• Tell us about a trip to Turkey – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherThe Jul
Fewer bus services and passengers revealed in damning report
The Independent UK · 15h ago · A report warned that rural and suburban areas face a "cycle of decline" whereby services are withdrawn because of low demand
‘Pop, pop, pop’: AA flight with smoking engine sparked concern at takeoff, says plane mechanic who was onboard
The Independent UK · 17h ago · Two aircraft mechanics were aboard the American Airlines flight that returned to Las Vegas on Wednesday due to an engine issue.
‘Cabin baggage wars’ set for another major battle – here’s what it means for airline passengers
The Independent UK · 17h ago · MEPs want passengers to be free to take a roll-along bag as well as a ‘personal item’, but Wizz Air warns the move would ‘make flying more expensive for millions of travellers’
Anchovies, Cider And Cave-Aged Cheese: Chef José Andrés Shows Us Why His Home Region Of Asturias Is Spain’s Unsung Culinary Haven
Forbes · 18h ago · The chef and humanitarian led visitors on an immersive trip, showcasing the rich flavors and striking landscapes of this underrated Spanish region.
Five Essential Maine Destinations For Birdwatching
Forbes · 19h ago · Maine is a birdwatcher's paradise thanks to its abundance of waterfowl, raptors, passerines and other avifauna.
Opinion
ThisIsn’t Really About Defunding Planned Parenthood —ExceptIt Is
Bloomberg · 3h ago
Give Trump the Nobel Peace Prize — before he bombs Oslo
Washington Post · 3h ago · Has there ever been a more belligerent peacemaker than the American president?
Exploding U.S. indebtedness makes a fiscal crisis almost inevitable
Washington Post · 3h ago · Debt crisis? Inflation crisis? Both? A new book says a ‘dramatic turn’ is probable.
The Republican Budget Bill Is Extreme on Immigration, Too
Bloomberg · 3h ago
Rick Perry: I’m dedicating my life to fighting for a psychedelic drug
Washington Post · 3h ago · This root of an African shrub can help heal trauma, substance use disorder and brain injury.
Ted Cruz Has a Weird Idea Aboutthe Federal Reserve
Bloomberg · 4h ago
Tesla’s $800 Billion Robotaxi Dream Is Finally Facing Reality
Bloomberg · 4h ago
Readers critique The Post: What have you done to our beloved print edition?
Washington Post · 4h ago · Here are this week's Free for All letters.
Nike Is Running Up That Tariff Hill
Bloomberg · 4h ago
I’m Muslim. Zohran Mamdani’s victory is a Barack Obama moment.
Washington Post · 4h ago · For years, I questioned whether my country would truly accept me as I am. The future seems wide open now.
Features
Women in Afghanistan Are Prisoners In Their Own Homes. This is the Story of Marjan, Married at 12 to a Taliban Fighter
Longreads · 3h ago · "Women in Afghanistan are prisoners in their own homes. This is the story of Marjan, married at 12 to a Taliban fighter."
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Longreads · 4h ago · Recommending stories from Alyssa Roenigk, Rachel Monroe, Brad Rassler, Will Bahr, and Zachary B. Hancock.
Snake Venom, Urine, and a Quest to Live Forever: Inside a Biohacking Conference Emboldened by MAHA
Longreads · 15h ago · "While biohacking isn’t new, the rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement . . . has given the concept renewed zeal."
The Wild Within the Walls
Longreads · 19h ago · "From antiquity to modern times, Rome has been entangled with the wild animals who creep, slither, scurry, and nest among its pillars and palaces."
Mal à la Tête
Longreads · 23h ago · "My neurologist says anything can be a headache. Or rather, a headache can cause anything, since all sensations start in the brain."
“I Went Southwest”
Longreads · Jun 26, 2025 · "The disappearance and afterlife of Lew Welch."
It Was Already One of Texas’s Strangest Cold Cases. Then a Secretive Figure Appeared.
Longreads · Jun 25, 2025 · "Jason Landry’s disappearance confounded the state’s top investigators. When thousands of online sleuths got involved, intrigue turned into obsession."
My Father Could Have Changed the World. Instead, He Changed Mine
Longreads · Jun 25, 2025 · "He embodied the traits of our great ancestors—but ended up a drug dealer who broke his family."
At Jackie Robinson’s High School, Altadena Rebuilds After Fire
Longreads · Jun 25, 2025 · "If we're choosing to stay, then we're going to have to embrace that it's never going to be the same again."
Oprah Shamed James Frey. He’s Back Anyway.
Longreads · Jun 25, 2025 · "Twenty years after A Million Little Pieces became a national scandal, James Frey is ready for a new audience."