
The Sitcom GENIUS Who Shaped Television for Decades Just DIED
Beloved by actors, he helped create “Cheers” and directed more than 1,000 episodes of hit shows like “Taxi,” “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory.”

Beloved by actors, he helped create “Cheers” and directed more than 1,000 episodes of hit shows like “Taxi,” “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory.”
Go’s IPO — Japan’s biggest so far this year — has done more than provide a much-needed boost to the country’s languishing listing season. It has also supplied the taxi-hailing app with the capital required to address an existential issue: Japan’s shortage of drivers. Go, which went public Tuesday, plans to use the ¥88.6 billion […]
For the last 30 years, stopping the flow of cybersecurity-related software has proven to be ineffective. It's unclear why it would work now with Anthropic’s cybersecurity model Mythos.
French serial entrepreneur and open-source legend Jean-Baptiste Kempf has been building Kyber, an infrastructure layer to control remote devices in real time.
The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.

I’m a fan. I can't remember the last time I got excited about a fan. Normally, I just buy whatever Vornado or Dreo model fits my budget, but that was before I started testing the battery-powered Standing Circulator Fan from SwitchBot. As the name indicates, the SwitchBot fan is a 3D circulator - a fancy way of saying that it can tilt up, down, left, and right to push a decent amount air around a room. It looks okay, despite all the plastic, is relatively quiet, runs for hours on battery, has a

Many believe that pinnacle AI of AGI or ASI will only be reached via spontaneous intelligence explosion. This forsakes the incremental path. Here's the full inside scoop.

One word: Whoa. A wise reader of these ramblings recently stumbled onto a discovery that still has me doing a double-take. It’s a seemingly secret website that lets you watch any YouTube video ad-free anytime—without paying a dime. It sounds too good to be true, I know—but get this: It’s actually an official Google-owned website. It just isn’t designed for public knowledge or meant to be used in quite this way, by regular ol’ YouTube-watchin’ schmoes like us. But it works, all right. And while t

There’s no shortage of scams trying to get us to turn over our login information, payment details, or other critical data. But recently, bad actors online seem to be refocusing their attention on Apple users. First, it was the “iCloud storage is full” scam. Now there’s another, designed to trick not just iCloud users, but anyone with an Apple account. It’s become known as the “Apple High Alert” scam. Here’s what you need to know about it—and how to protect yourself. What is the Apple High Alert

Plus: Gay bars in San Francisco using face scanners, France quits Palantir, Apple plans to change its private email and more.

The new Siri AI is conversational, omnipresent, and actually helpful.

We’ve trawled the depths of Amazon to find the best deals on gear we’ve tested.

After adding one to my home, here's why you might want a home battery, how they work, and what to look for, plus some installation tips.

Despite a growing pool of research talent, not many have the experience of building and scaling AI, experts say.
Tests of age-verification technology show the risks of life-altering errors.

How SpaceX benefits from its Cursor acquisition Yahoo Finance SpaceX finalises $60 billion acquisition of AI coding start-up Cursor Bandwidth Blog The Cursor Acquisition Tells You Exactly Which AI Stocks to Own Next InvestorPlace
Claude Guillemot, a founder of Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft, has died in a plane crash in western France

While it's not flashy like Apple’s new Siri AI and Apple Intelligence upgrades, there are still a number of additions to iOS 27 worth looking at.
CoinDesk’s president of indices and data has a message for investors: Don’t count out bitcoin.
Co-founder of Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft killed in plane crash in France New York Post Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Air Crash at Age 69 Bloomberg.com Claude Guillemot, co-founder of video game maker Ubisoft, dies in plane crash CBS News A founder of Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft killed in a plane crash in western France ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Claude Guillemot, One Of Ubisoft's Co-Founders, has Died In A Plane Crash Engadget
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Jumper isn't the only big name leaving Google DeepMind.
Researchers found that twisting layered sheets of hexagonal boron nitride can dramatically change the light produced by quantum emitters embedded within the material. The technique offers an unexpected new level of control over components that could power future quantum computers, communications systems, and sensors.
Atlantic reporter Alex Reisner recently uncovered four datasets of music being used to train AI models and made them fully searchable for the public. Two of the sets are absolutely enormous at 12 million and 9 million tracks. The other two are much smaller, but still represent a significant amount of training data at over 100,000 songs each. According to Reisner, the sets have been downloaded thousands of times and, while it's impossible to know exactly who has used them, Google and Stability ha

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"These are not your friends. These are not conscious beings. These are not sentient interlocutors.”
If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.

I’ve built leadership programs at Amazon, Microsoft, and other companies. One mistake I often see is thinking that knowledge flows only from the top down. Senior leaders teach, junior employees learn, and expertise moves in just one direction. Traditionally, knowledge moved from senior leaders to new employees and from mentors to mentees. That approach still has value, but it’s no longer enough. Some of the most useful knowledge now belongs to those just entering the workforce. It’s not about be

If you work full-time, a significant chunk of your week is bound up with your work life. Not only are you engaged eight or more hours a day, but you’re likely to think about things going on at work even when you’re doing other things. So, while your job doesn’t need to be your primary source of life satisfaction, you will be happier overall if your job is one that you find fulfilling. Up front, it is worth pointing out that your ultimate aim should probably be satisfaction at work rather than ha

“The will stated that the estate was to be divided equally among her children.”
Below, Melissa Swift shares five key insights from her new book, Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World. [Photo: Wiley] Melissa is the founder and CEO of the consulting firm Anthrome Insight. She has held consulting leadership roles at Capgemini, Mercer, Korn Ferry, and Deloitte. Her quarterly columns in MIT Sloan Management Review often rank among their most-read articles, and her writing has also been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, and Newsweek. What’

More oil is getting out of the Persian Gulf, but the region’s producers are looking for signs that it is safe as they ramp up plans for alternative routes.

Workers from tech industries receive bonus worth millions of won, prompting the Bank of Korea to warn of the upward pressure to inflation.
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Based on our analysis of the Zillow Home Value Index, U.S. home prices—including single-family and condos—rose 0.8% between May 2025 and May 2026. That pace is about the same as it was a year ago, back in May 2025, when the national year-over-year home price growth rate was 0.4%. And it’s up slightly from the recent year-over-year low of -0.01% in August 2025. In the first half of

From consulting to SaaS, these profitable B2B business ideas can help you build recurring revenue and long-term growth.

Houses from Forbes' “America's Top Architects” 2025 lists

The head of Latin America’s top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

Tech giants are depleting cash reserves and raising debt in their ambitious data center buildouts, a dynamic that's forcing investors to watch interest rates.
Fox and Roku are about to enter uncharted territory together. On Monday, Fox announced that it will spend $22 billion to acquire Roku, whose smart TVs and streaming players are in 100 million homes worldwide. If the deal goes through in 2027 as expected, it’ll be the first instance of a major media company having full control over a major streaming TV platform. While the two companies obviously see this as great news for them and their shareholders, they’ve left a lot of questions unanswered abo

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From Medicaid cuts to an IRA tax trap, here are the real threats to your family’s inheritance and what to do about them.
Spirit's bankruptcy as United and Delta fly high suggests there's more to success in airline industry than low fares, and failure isn't about jet fuel spikes.
T. Rowe Price fund manager David Giroux says Big Tech isn’t in a bubble, but there’s value in healthcare and utilities.
It was a very good year for most workplace retirement savers, according to Vanguard’s latest “How America Saves” report
College students with any sort of work experience on their résumés are twice as likely to be employed shortly after graduating.
“Partly due to some mental-health issues, they may continue to go through life living paycheck to paycheck, or worse.”
The biggest companies struggle to keep up with the stock market due to size alone.
Fed watching is looking very different now. Two charts can help you in the Warsh era.
Iran Can Now Sell Oil. How Fast Can It Ramp Up? WSJ Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in live maps and charts CNN Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal The New York Times The U.S.-Iran negotiations have been chaotic. But the confusion has only grown since the MOU was signed. NBC News Trump’s Second Gamble on Iran The Atlantic
A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.

“I’m afraid I’m in a bad place.”
AbbVie is reportedly trying to buy a biotech company that is developing a promising atopic dermatitis drug for $10.9 billion in cash, according to a Financial Times report.
SpaceX is expected to secure index entry in the coming days and weeks, unlocking a new source of investor demand after there’s been “striking” breadth so far.
Protein-in-Everything Craze Has a Problem: Not Enough Whey Protein WSJ No whey: Small businesses grapple with global whey protein shortage Toronto Star The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around Butler Eagle Dairy market dynamics shift as protein demand soars HomeTown Register The Protein Powder Problem: Why Is There a Whey Shortage? Babson College
The Federal Reserve is in a “new era,” but home buyers are facing the same old affordability challenges.
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“I have been considering leaving my job so that I can focus on my trading activities full time.”
Claiming benefits before full retirement age while keeping a job can trigger unexpected withholdings — but the money isn’t lost forever.
Most investors ignore this abstract legal rule — and it’s fueling a massive wave of fraud.
The illusion of investing knowledge is powerful: Why you’re probably paying a financial adviser for pure chance.
People are still holding back on participating in Roth plans at work, Vanguard says.
Shinkei makes a refrigerator-sized robot called Poseidon to kill fish quickly and humanely.
A lot of people wait until retirement to take big trips. Plan ahead, and don’t wait too long.
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This fear is probably going to cause you some regrets.
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The Newsroom, overflowing with magazines and newspapers on mismatched shelves, has endured as a symbol of a different Washington.

In order to stave off the worst effects of climate change, experts say that we, as a planet, need to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. That has led countless companies to set their own corporate net-zero goals—and use carbon credits and renewable energy certificates to balance out their emissions—as a way to show their commitment to the climate. But a company getting to net zero on paper isn’t actually all that beneficial for the climate, argues a new paper from the Searchlight Institute, a ce

President Donald Trump unveiled the new Air Force One plane that was donated by the Qatari government at Joint Base Andrews on Friday.
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As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The “American flag blue” coating is coming off.
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Most people are still confident they have upward mobility, but fewer than half say everyone in the country can reach their ideal.
On Friday the president made the unusual move of endorsing both candidates in the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor, after initially supporting one of them.

The DOJ in May announced it was creating the fund as part of a settlement of President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Voters rejected more local taxes than usual in the June election, a sign that they are feeling the pinch from rising costs.

President Trump showed off the new red, white and blue Boeing 747, a gift from Qatar that prompted a storm of criticism from lawmakers, before a flyover on July 4.
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The water of the Reflecting Pool remained filled with algae, peeling paint as well as white blobs on Friday.
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Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.

The San Francisco mayor has his heart on the U.S. team playing at Levi's Stadium.

Trump visits new Air Force One, a luxury gift from Qatar that will soon fly him The Washington Post President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet New York Daily News Donald Trump Unveils New Air Force One Ahead of July 4th Flyover in D.C. Yahoo ‘Qatar Force One’: US replaces presidential jet with controversial Gulf gift to Trump Malay Mail 'A level of luxury': Trump says new Air Force One is unlike anything 'ever seen before' WSET
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The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Beto Coral’s criticism of a presidential candidate in his home country of Colombia undermined U.S. foreign policy.
Utah leaders respond to new ICE facility developments in Salt Lake KSL.com ICE Spent $700 Million on 7 Warehouses. Now It Wants to Get Rid of Them. The New York Times DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says CNN Revolt in small Georgia town appears to ward off ICE detention center The Guardian DHS to Scrap Use of Seven Warehouses for Detention Centers WSJ
Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Trump envoys head to Switzerland for potential Iran talks Axios Live updates: Witkoff heading to Switzerland for Iran talks, US official says CNN Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks Reuters US-Iran talks in Switzerland are postponed as Israel, Hezbollah enter ceasefire Fox News Vance postpones Iran talks trip to Switzerland Axios
The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover The New York Times Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating CNN Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised NPR Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool work comes under scrutiny: 4 things to know The Hill Science Has a Name for What’s Plaguing the Reflecting Pool The Atlantic
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As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago AP News Barack and Michelle Obama surprise Chicago students at opening of presidential center's public library WBEZ Chicago Barack and Michelle Obama hope ‘America will see itself’ in newly opened presidential center MS NOW The Shadow Looming Over Obama’s Day in the Sun Politico President Trump was not invited to the Obama Presidential Center grand opening NBC 5 Chicago
Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating CNN Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised NPR Reflecting Pool renovations to cost more than $16 million ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool work comes under scrutiny: 4 things to know The Hill The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover The New York Times
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Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina’s governor runoff Politico After recent losing endorsements, Donald Trump hedges his bet in South Carolina governor’s race CNN Trump endorses both GOP runoff candidates in South Carolina The Hill Trump announces co-endorsement of Wilson, Evette ahead of June 23 runoff WIS News 10 Trump Shifts Stance in South Carolina After Losses in Governor’s Races The New York Times
Alienated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about autism, advocates for disabled students are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration's shifting special education programs to his department.

Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in oversight and care in DHS facilities.
After propelling Zohran Mamdani to become mayor of New York City, the Democratic Socialists of America are trying to take down incumbents in the House and the State Legislature.

JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Representative Juan Ciscomani in a tossup district, is leaning into her painful and unique life story to appeal to voters.

Buying fewer weapons would actually strengthen the military

Administration Is Engaging in Backdoor Student Debt Cancellation Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Rates on New Student Loans Will Rise on July 1 The New York Times Student-loan borrowers can act now to become eligible for a new repayment benefit Business Insider The discount for student loan payers who enroll in autopay just went up The Washington Post US student debt repayment system is being overhauled – here’s what to know The Guardian
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Three Opinion writers share their views on “Communion,” the vice president’s new book.

After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

SNAP food restrictions are spreading to more states, pressuring major food and beverage as consumers shift spending away from soda, candy and processed foods.
Trump hits back at Meloni after she said he 'completely made up' claim she 'begged' him for picture Sky News Trump deepens the dustup with Italy’s Meloni over a disputed photo from the G7 summit AP News Trump ‘totally fabricated’ claim she begged him for a photo, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni says NBC News Italy Doesn’t ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump The New York Times "Asked Over And Over For Picture": Trump Rebuts Meloni's Didn't "Beg" Claim NDTV
The health damage of loneliness is similar to heavy smoking and obesity
Trump said the Italian leader asked "over and over" for a picture at G7, after she said the US president "made-up" a story that she "begged" for a photo.
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Trump administration says it’s considering ‘partial closure’ of Kennedy Center despite judge’s order The Hill ‘A Literal Coverup’: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps? The New York Times Why is a giant tarp still hanging at the Kennedy Center? WUSA9 Kennedy Center facing financial straits, difficult choices – and a judge who wants it to stay open CNN Kennedy Center says it isn’t required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure AP News
The Netherlands' sports minister is hoping the Netherlands' famous fan walks will leave behind a footprint.
Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’ The Guardian Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating CNN Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised NPR The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover The New York Times Reflecting Pool algae bloom is one of biggest recorded in years after $14M renovation The Washington Post
The patrols have helped push cartels and smugglers into more remote areas. But analysts have voiced concerns that the border missions will distract from training, drain resources and undermine readiness.

Longtime public health professional and leader Nina Schwalbe, MPH, is running to succeed retiring U.S. Rep Jerry Nadler (D) in Manhattan’s 12th Congressional District.

The truth about “DOGE” savings, no tax on Social Security, immigration — and more.
A new legislative proposal would create a bipartisan commission to strengthen the finances of Social Security and Medicare at a time when the programs are under pressure.
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The SEC used to intimidate corporate wrongdoers. Now its own commissioners are gutting its leverage.
Obama Center embeds 'Indigenous' land message on controversial site Fox News Barack and Michelle Obama surprise Chicago students at opening of presidential center's public library WBEZ Chicago The Shadow Looming Over Obama’s Day in the Sun Politico Letters: The Obama Presidential Center tower is a monument to the former president’s ego Chicago Tribune The first 100 visitors to the Obama Presidential center got a surprise: Barack and Michelle Fortune
The blue paint is peeling off the Reflecting Pool. Trump says vandals targeted it. The Washington Post Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’ The Guardian Green water, peeling paint. What's going on with the Reflecting Pool? USA Today Trump’s Reflecting Pool Mess Poses an Unexpected New Threat The Daily Beast Trump blames reflecting pool woes on vandalism, but offers no proof South China Morning Post
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The Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.
The U.S.-Iran deal has raised questions about how the Strait of Hormuz will be governed after the toll-free period ends.
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The crash, which happened at about 17:15 BST, has left almost 90 people hurt.

U.S. intelligence warns Israel is likely to undermine Iran peace deal, officials say The Washington Post Inside Trump and Netanyahu’s Complicated Relationship WSJ ‘Destruction is the goal’: Israel steers between the US, Iran, and Lebanon Al Jazeera How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Israel's Netanyahu CBS News ‘You just gotta calm down’: Trump says he told Israel to agree ceasefire with Hezbollah – as it happened The Guardian
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.

Fire Point presented video footage of the drone strike on Russian oil refineries at the Eurosatory defense show just hours after the attacks began

Tourist dead after massive fire breaks out at Dominican Republic resort: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos 1 killed in large fire at luxury resort in Dominican Republic CBS News Guests flee massive blaze at beach resort News.com.au Moment blaze burns through luxury tourist resort as holidaymakers flee flames the-sun.com Dominican Republic: No Italians injured in resort fire; Foreign Ministry assists Italians Agenzia Nova
Live updates: Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew ceasefire after conflict threatens to derail US-Iran talks CNN Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported BBC After 4 Israeli soldiers’ deaths, Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew ceasefire The Washington Post Iran Delayed Talks After Israeli Attacks in Lebanon, Diplomats Say: Live Updates The New York Times Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire after intensified fighting threatens U.S.-Iran talks NBC
Bedford train crash: What we we know so far as police confirm at least one dead BBC Driver dies and 11 passengers very seriously injured in Bedford train crash as police declare major incident BBC Trains collide in England, at least 1 killed, 89 injured Yahoo Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens AP News Police respond to reports of two trains colliding north of London ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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1 killed in large fire at luxury resort in Dominican Republic CBS News Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic CNN Tourist dead after massive fire breaks out at Dominican Republic resort: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Massive fire breaks out at popular tourist resort in Dominican Republic Yahoo Guests flee massive blaze at beach resort News.com.au
Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic ReutersSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
How China’s Navy Is Tightening the Noose on Taiwan WSJ Beijing details rare marine survey east of Taiwan after Tokyo-Manila talks South China Morning Post Taiwan holding off PRC at sea: officials Taipei Times Taiwan's Lai Calls China 'Greatest Threat' Amid Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks JAPAN Forward Taiwan tracks 5 Chinese military planes and 14 ships Taiwan News
Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic CNN Tourist dead after massive fire breaks out at Dominican Republic resort: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Hotel with thousands of tourists burns in Dominican Republic Yahoo Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists Newsday Raging inferno at Dominican resort leaves one dead, nearly 1,700 forced to evacuate New York Post
Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists AP News Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic CNN Tourist dead after massive fire breaks out at Dominican Republic resort: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Guests flee massive blaze at beach resort News.com.au Dominican Republic: Tourist dies after huge fire destroys luxury beach resort Sky News
Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, injuring dozens of passengers and crew.
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The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously.

The IDF said it struck "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least seven people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement.

President Trump endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, the conservative presidential candidate in Sunday’s election who has strong U.S. ties.
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Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency over blockade crisis, paving way to deploy military Reuters Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis CNN Bolivia’s President Declares State of Emergency Over Blockade Bloomberg.com Bolivia Signs Deal With Labor Union After 50 Days of Anti-Government Protests U.S. News & World Report Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency over blockades DW.com
Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire BBC Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic CNN Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists AP News Drone footage shows deadly fire tearing through Dominican Republic hotel resort Yahoo Tourist dead after massive fire breaks out at Dominican Republic resort: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
US envoy heading to Switzerland as Lebanon fighting tests Iran agreement CNN Trump’s Iran Deal Is Off to a Chaotic Start The New York Times Chaotic run-up to U.S.-Iran talks signals steep hurdles ahead The Washington Post Live updates: Witkoff heading to Switzerland for Iran talks, US official says CNN Iran war live: Tehran says US must ensure Israel ends attacks on Lebanon Al Jazeera
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home BBC ‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow. The New York Times Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 18, 2026 Institute for the Study of War Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery BBC Russia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack CNBC
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Colombians will choose on Sunday between two men whose lives have been very differently shaped by the militias, and whose visions for the country are poles apart Whoever wins Sunday’s presidential runoff vote in Colombia, the country’s next leader will have a personal history intertwined with one of the criminal forces at the heart of a decades-long armed conflict that claimed nearly half a million lives. The lives of Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella have, in very different ways, been sh

Two freight trains collided on a railway bridge in Germany overnight
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US envoy headed for Switzerland, Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten talks Al Jazeera US envoy heading to Switzerland as Lebanon fighting tests Iran agreement CNN Iran war live: Iran closes Hormuz; Vance expecting to travel for talks Al Jazeera Trump envoys head to Switzerland for potential Iran talks Axios Vance says he expects to travel to Switzerland for Iran talks within days The Times of Israel

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR Reuters US envoy heading to Switzerland as Lebanon fighting tests Iran agreement CNN Iran war live: Iran closes Hormuz; Vance expecting to travel for talks Al Jazeera Iran closing Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks on Lebanon Axios Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Has Been Closed, Tasnim Reports Bloomberg.com
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Trump deepens the dustup with Italy’s Meloni over a disputed photo from the G7 summit AP News Trump ‘totally fabricated’ claim she begged him for a photo, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni says NBC News Italy Doesn’t ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump The New York Times Trump hits back at Meloni after she said he 'completely made up' claim she 'begged' him for picture Sky News Trump doubles down on Meloni comments, saying she asked 'over and over' for photo Euronews.com
Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing at least one person and injuring nine, including a child

One dead after freight trains collide in Munich Reuters A freight trains' collision in Germany sends 2 wagons plunging off a bridge. One person was killed ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos One dead after freight trains crash in Munich Yahoo 1 killed as freight train plunges from bridge in Germany after crash South China Morning Post Person dies after trains collide on Munich bridge, sending carriages tumbling to street below The Independent
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President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

UK condemns Israeli minister over inflammatory Lebanon remarks Al JazeeraSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Iran reportedly closed the strait over alleged ceasefire violations by Israel, which recently continued strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz and accuses US and Israel of violating ceasefire deal BBC Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed over ceasefire violations after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon NBC News Iran war live: Iran shuts Hormuz; Iran-US talks to start Sunday – Pakistan Al Jazeera Live Updates: Iran's Military Says Strait of Hormuz Is Closed as Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Fire The New York Times Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as Fighting Flares Again in Lebanon WSJ
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At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated Fox News Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic CNN Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire BBC Mom of 2 Identified as Victim of Massive Fire That Broke Out at a Luxurious Beachside Hotel People.com Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists AP News
Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

Spanish premier Sanchez's wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules Reuters Spanish PM’s wife to stand trial on corruption charges and banned from leaving country The Guardian Spanish PM’s wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules NBC News Court bans Spanish PM’s wife from leaving country amid corruption probe Al Jazeera Spanish Court Orders PM’s Wife to Face Trial, Surrender Passport Bloomberg
A middle power tries to thirst-trap the world.
US-Iran talks to kick off Sunday in Switzerland, says Pakistan Al Jazeera Iran negotiators head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues Reuters U.S.-Iran talks to begin Sunday as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting PBS US-Iran Nuclear Talks Stall as Fighting Rages On in Lebanon Bloomberg Trump envoys arrive in Switzerland for Iran talks planned for Sunday Axios
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed over ceasefire violations after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon NBC News Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz again, casting shadow over nuclear talks CNBC Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks on Lebanon Axios New Strait of Hormuz Closure Announcement Threatens the Slow Uptick in Traffic The New York Times Iran Says Hormuz Has Been Closed But Sends Team for Swiss Talks Bloomberg.com
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms drone strike on refining facilities in Russia's Tyumen region Reuters Massive blasts in Moscow shatter even Putin’s protective shell CNN Zelenskyy says Ukraine drones struck refining facilities in Russia USA Today Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery BBC Ukraine Targets Oil Refinery 2,000 Kilometers Inside Russia Bloomberg.com
For the first time, the annual financial report for the royals will include how much tax is paid by the monarch.

Italy's Meloni unloads on Trump as fracture grows over G7 incident Axios Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates BBC Italy Doesn’t ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump The New York Times Italy's Meloni criticizes Trump's "constant, unprovoked attacks" as leaders trade barbs CBS News A growing number of foreign leaders have had it with Trump CNN
Polish president strips Zelensky of honor after special forces unit’s renaming The Washington Post Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped BBC Polish president strips Zelenskyy of honor over naming of army unit after notorious WWII group AP News Zelenskyy returns Polish state medal in escalating dispute with ally Financial Times Zelenskyy sends Order of White Eagle back to Polish president by post – photos Українська правда
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A new vaccine designed by AI is the first to be tested on humans and may protect against a wide range of coronaviruses related to SARS and COVID-19. miodrag ignjatovic/GettyImages Researchers have tested a vaccine designed to protect against a range of coronaviruses. This new vaccine was the first designed by AI to be tested on humans. The pEVAC-PS vaccine could enable protection against future mutations. The use of AI also enables the development of new vaccines much faster. However, more r

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GLP-1s may help reduce impulsivity, alcohol intake, and violent behaviors in adults. Image Credit: munro/gettyimages A recent study found that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may help lower impulsive and violent behaviors. The researchers noted that higher impulsivity and alcohol use were significantly associated with violent behavior overall, but were weaker among those using GLP-1s. The findings suggest additional mental health benefits of GLP-1 drugs beyond alcohol use and addi

Setting a weight loss goal may yield greater success with GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound. Image Credit: Crispin la valiente/GettyImages A recent study found that people who set personal weight loss targets may achieve greater results with GLP-1 medications. People using tirzepatide (Zepbound or Mounjaro) saw more weight loss if they set goals or had previously tried structured diet plans. The results also indicate that women tended to experience greater weight loss with GLP-1s than men, suggest
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Bemotrizinol (PARSOL Shield), an advanced sunscreen filter that has long been used in Europe and Asia, has been approved for use in the U.S. by the FDA. Image Credit: Photo by LumiNola/Getty Images The FDA has approved bemotrizinol (PARSOL Shield). This is the first new sunscreen ingredient approved in over 20 years, offering superior UVA and UVB protection. Consumers in the United States can expect new products featuring PARSOL Shield by the end of 2026, with broader availability to follow.
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The FDA approved the first nonprescription sale of Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitor for children ages 2 to 18 with diabetes. Svetikd/Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for children under 18. Experts say the over-the-counter version will make this helpful technology more widely available to families who need diabetes care. The devices could help parents and children make healthy lifestyle decisions, but the tec
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New research found that health risks accelerate after 1 drink per day. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images New research suggests alcohol-related health risks may begin at lower levels of drinking than previously thought. Researchers found no clear health benefit from even moderate alcohol consumption and concluded that both men and women should limit intake to no more than 1 drink per day. The findings add to growing evidence that any amount of drinking may carry long-term health risks. A major ne

“Spermmaxxing” is the newest social media trend. Why are younger males so concerned with fertility? Image Credit: Irina Shatilova/Getty Images “Spermmaxxing” is one of the most recent social media “maxxing” trends. In this trend, men seek to increase their fertility through lifestyle changes and other approaches, such as eating raw garlic. “Maxxing” refers to maximizing almost anything and has become part of the broader trend in online culture. Social media is filled with trends that promis

The manufacturing processes used to produce ultra-processed foods are linked to negative impacts on human health. Image Credit: Andy Sacks/Getty Images A recent study has found that it may not just be what’s in ultra-processed foods that makes them unhealthy, but how they’re made. The study noted that factors such as changes in the food’s cellular structure, loss of beneficial chemical compounds, and additives and chemicals in packaging may all pose health risks. This adds to previous rese

Small amounts of physical activity, like everyday chores, can boost your mood and even count toward your exercise goals. Image Credit: Getty Images/Oleh_Slobodeniuk New research has found that as little as 5 to 10 minutes of physical activity can provide an immediate boost to both mood and energy. Exercise and everyday movement are associated with meaningful improvements in emotional health. Even small bursts of physical activity can help you meet your fitness goals. Exercise provides vario

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Shaquille O’Neal attends the 2026 Disney Upfront at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on May 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/FilmMagic) Shaquille O’Neal is taking Zepbound to help manage his weight and reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms. Zepbound is FDA approved for moderate to severe OSA in adults living with obesity. Excess weight, especially around the neck, can worsen OSA symptoms by narrowing the airway and increasing the risk of

Recent research has found that despite the benefits, people using GLP-1s may be less likely to exercise. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study found that people taking a GLP-1 medication, like Ozempic or Wegovy, may be less likely to engage in regular exercise. The study showed that, among people with obesity, daily step count and moderate-to-vigorous activity duration decreased after starting GLP-1 medication. The greatest decline was seen in males and people with musculosk
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Jennifer Seigrist (left) and her daughter Taisie Seigrist (right). Photo by Jennifer Seigrist The FDA has approved Afrezza, an inhaled insulin, for children and adolescents. Taisie Seigrist is a 15-year-old who took part in the clinical trial for Afrezza. Seigrist said the needle-free option has changed her life. When Taisie Seigrist was 10 years old, she began experiencing persistent thirst and the urge to urinate frequently. “She would come home from school and drink five glasses of water

Misinformation about sunscreen on social media platforms like TikTok appears to attract more engagement, according to a new study. Image Credit: Photo by Westend61/GettyImages A new study found that TikTok videos promoting misinformation about sunscreen tend to receive higher engagement. However, while some videos containing sunscreen misinformation garner more attention, a majority of sunscreen content on the platform is positive. Experts warn that even a small amount of misinformation ca

Using GLP-1s may increase your risk of heat-related illnesses. Image Credit: Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images GLP-1 medications may increase heat-related risks by suppressing thirst and reducing fluid intake. Thirst reduction may lead to severe dehydration and even kidney damage. GLP-1 drugs may also lower blood pressure in some people, potentially leading to other heat-related issues in people with low blood pressure. People using GLP-1s also need to properly store their medications, a
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A new law limits federal loans to aspiring nurse practitioners to $20,500 a year—less than half what would-be podiatrists, chiropractors and optometrists can borrow.

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Molly Madore (left) and her mother, Diane Madore, underwent the same noninvasive weight loss procedure, losing a combined 163 pounds. Design by Healthline / Photo Courtesy of Diane and Molly A mother and daughter teamed up to undergo the same noninvasive weight loss procedure after years of difficulty with weight management. After Molly Madore’s success following an endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), her mother, Diane Madore, underwent the same procedure, resulting in a combined 163-pound

Mayim Bialik recently shared the “nightmare” experience she had after using a GLP-1 drug. Image Credit: Laurent Koffel/Getty Images Actor Mayim Bialik has shared her “nightmare” experience that left her with weeks of side effects after one GLP-1 medication dose. Bialik said her symptoms included severe diarrhea and full-body aches. She revealed that she tried a GLP-1 after her doctor suggested it may help with her autoimmune disease symptoms. Emmy Award-winning actor Mayim Bialik, of “Blos
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The UFC quietly released lightweight veteran Thiago Moises after a 16-fight run, parting with one of only two fighters to ever take Islam Makhachev down in the UFC.

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U.S. gymnasts Claire Pease and Charleigh Bullock won gold and silver in the all-around at the 2026 Pan American Championships on Friday, defeating Brazilian challenger Thais Fidelis.

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Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey.

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A dozen miles away from the World Cup games in New York/ New Jersey Stadium, Palestinian-American kids turn to soccer as an escape from the realities of war.
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The New York Mets have brought back a six-year MLB veteran after a stint with the division rival Atlanta Braves.

The Chicago Cubs have acknowledged that a key piece of their roster could miss the rest of the year.

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The UFC released bantamweight Cameron Smotherman, best known for his viral UFC 324 weigh-in collapse, after a three-fight losing skid capped by a first-round KO.

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In a title bout for the championship, Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo takes on Filipino boxer Joey Canoy in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? Collazo’s WBA and WBO strawweight title belts. At the end of the contest, one of these fighters will have the title — or it will end with a draw. On […]

Giorgia Meloni’s government is keen to extend control over Italian football as fans mourn a third consecutive World Cup debacle.
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Two retired New York City Sanitation Department workers, friends since grade school, dusted off a celebratory banner they carried in 1973, the last time the Knicks won a championship.
Justin Cary, the longtime bassist of the alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, died on June 11 of a stroke. He was 50 years old. Cary’s death was confirmed via an Instagram post from the band’s lead singer, Leigh Nash. “Our brother of 30 years (and bassist), Justin had a stroke Thursday night,” she wrote. […]

Think your fan conversations about Apple TV’s “Pluribus” are heated? Try being on the actual series set. “We have healthy, sometimes tongue-in-cheek debates about different questions that the show brings up, whether it’s your personal take on what you would do or what you think your character would do,” star Rhea Seehorn tells the Variety […]

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“Widow’s Bay” could be the thing that goes bump in the Emmy race. The Television Academy knows what it likes. It’s usually the polished prestige drama, the bittersweet half-hour dramedy and the new miniseries built around a movie star and a timely message. So, when something strange wanders into the race, the instinct is to […]

Leah McKendrick reveals the true love story behind Netflix’s 'Voicemails for Isabelle,' the comedy show that inspired the rom-com and what nearly ended her Hollywood dreams.

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A group of rising stars from “Obsession,” “The Pitt,” “Euphoria” and more gathered Thursday to talk about the Gen Z effect on entertainment and navigating careers in Hollywood as part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s inaugural First Act: Summer Soiree event. The participants — Patrick Ball (“The Pitt”), Megan Lawless (“Obsession”), Tonatiuh (“Kiss of the Spider […]

'Toy Story 5' is cute, and the message is meaningful and relevant to today, but is it really necessary? Does the story add any value compared to the previous films?

The arts center says it pulled President Trump’s name from the building front. But the result remains hidden by tarps, prompting questions and speculation.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit the UK with their children next month, for the first time since 2022.

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Tony Leung Chiu-wai told a full house at the Shanghai International Film Festival that his restrained performance style demands the full cinematic experience to be felt, speaking at a masterclass following a screening of his film “Silent Friend.” “Sometimes it might just be something on my fingers, you must watch very carefully, and it must […]

“Game of Thrones” and “Peaky Blinders” alum Aidan Gillen waxed nostalgic about the golden age of British drama at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival and argued that there’s “too much” content clogging the airwaves for today’s TV consumers. “I just think there’s so much stuff. Even the TV stuff now is being designed to try […]

The writer and actor, known for his profane comedic antiheroes, likes to find universal truths in human flaws.

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The Shanghai International Film & TV Market is launching a new dual-venue format at the Shanghai Exhibition Center this year, with separate spaces for international company pavilions and a dedicated arena pairing Chinese content sellers with buyers from major markets including the U.K., France, Brazil, and Canada. The international pavilion brings together institutions from Thailand, […]

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Mihály Víg, the Hungarian composer, actor and screenwriter who has served as Béla Tarr’s closest creative partner for more than four decades, held court at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, speaking at a masterclass following a screening of “The Turin Horse.” Víg’s bond with Tarr began in 1984 when the director, already an emerging […]

The electronic pop group's 1986 self-titled is being reissued on vinyl.

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Ella Langley now claims the most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart as "Be Her" holds on top for a third frame, tying "Choosin' Texas."

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Stars from "Will & Grace" and "Friends" are honoring James Burrows following the director’s death at 85.

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“Bulk” and “Meg 2” director Ben Wheatley thinks “it’s a great time to be a young filmmaker,” pointing to break-out, box-office phenomena like “Backrooms” and “Obsession” as proof that emerging directors are trailblazing new pathways to success — and finding ways to reach new audiences. Appearing at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, where the U.K. […]

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Illumination founder Chris Meledandri recently told Collider that George Lucas voices a character in “Minions & Monsters,” which hits theaters on July 1. “I had this privilege of meeting George about two years ago, and what led to my meeting him is how much he loves Illumination movies, and specifically ‘Despicable Me,’ and even more […]

For 31 years, every film in Pixar’s flagship franchise carried the same rating: G, for General Audiences. Five films and three decades later, that streak is over.

Jennifer Aniston posted a heartfelt tribute to her longtime “Friends” director James Burrows, who died on Friday at 85 years old. “Papa Burrows. The hardest thing about writing this is that you spent a lifetime making people feel loved, and now it feels impossible to put all of that love into a few paragraphs,” Aniston […]

The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey.

The 35th Seoul Music Awards took place June 20, bringing together some of K-pop’s biggest names for the industry’s celebrated annual ceremony.

Pierre Coffin thought he was done with the Minions. After nearly two decades inside the “Despicable Me” universe — the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time, with more than $5.5 billion worldwide across six films — the French animator had earned the right to feel worn out. Coffin co-directed four of those movies and voices […]
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Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.

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