Dusty May leaves Michigan for Dallas Mavericks job

 

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Dusty May, who joined Michigan basketball in spring 2024 and coached the Wolverines to the April 2026 national championship, is leaving Michigan this week to become head coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, multiple outlets reported Monday; ESPN first reported the move and AP/Sportsnet said a...

Kansas, Missouri hit by unannounced tornado outbreaks

 

Kansas and Missouri were struck early today by unexpected tornadoes and damaging winds that caused major structural damage to homes and power infrastructure. Many residents and local officials say they received no advance alerts, and are linking the apparent failure of early warning systems to recent reductions in National Weather...

Municipal fireworks events and rules ahead of summer

 

United States: Local authorities and organizations scheduled public fireworks displays and reiterated regulatory limits this summer. Gaithersburg will hold SummerFest with a fireworks show at Bohrer Park on Saturday, June 27, at about 9:20 p.m.; Sikeston Elks Lodge scheduled a display for Saturday, July 4, at about 9:15 p.m., and...

Texas officials report expanding screwworm outbreak statewide

 

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed two new screwworm cases in Edwards County, Texas, within the last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed infections to 15 and signaling a clear westward expansion of the outbreak. The infestation, which officials had previously believed was...

United Kingdom leader Keir Starmer resigns after defeats

 

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he is resigning as the United Kingdom’s leader after a series of heavy losses in nationwide local elections and a critical by-election defeat backed by internal rival Andy Burnham. Starmer’s position had weakened over months amid criticism of his government’s unclear...

Los Angeles cast reacts to divisive House of the Dragon scene

 

United States – The cast and creative team behind HBO’s House of the Dragon have addressed a highly controversial mother‑son scene in the Season 3 premiere, which aired earlier today. During a morning press junket, lead actors Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith acknowledged the intense audience reaction and said that...

United States secures World Cup knockout qualification

 

Seattle, United States – The United States Men’s National Team has clinched a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Australia on June 19, 2026, in Seattle to finish at the top of their group with one match remaining. The victory marks the first time...

Los Angeles singer Britney Spears explains contentious Instagram behavior

 

Britney Spears has publicly linked her much-scrutinized social media behavior over the past three years to a past home robbery that left her feeling violated and powerless. In a detailed Instagram statement posted this morning, the 44-year-old singer described her recent online persona as an “uprising,” saying she deliberately appeared...

United States tech stocks slide after Accenture warning

 

United States technology shares are under renewed pressure after Accenture’s latest earnings update triggered a 17.97% single-day drop in its stock, following a guidance cut that pointed to slowing demand and shifting patterns in IT spending. The move has catalyzed a broader sell-off across the technology landscape, as investors question...

Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Resigns After FBI Search

 

Los Angeles — Alberto Carvalho resigned as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District effective Sunday after federal agents executed search warrants at his home and district headquarters on Feb. 25 and the board placed him on administrative paid leave two days later; the district board announced receipt of...