Switzerland summit strained as Trump threatens harder Iran strikes

 

Switzerland – President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to launch “harder” military strikes on Iran than those carried out “last week” if Tehran does not immediately curb its proxies in Lebanon, according to a Truth Social post issued during negotiations in Switzerland. The message, which demands that Iran stop “highly...

Salt Lake City wildfire threatens University of Utah hospital

 

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 21, 2026 — Firefighters from multiple agencies are battling the Bonneville Fire, a 200-acre wildfire burning in steep terrain above the University of Utah. The fire was first reported at about 5:55 p.m. Sunday near 950 E. Circle of Hope Drive, just north of University...

Australia study finds vaping likely raises cancer risk

 

A major review led by UNSW Sydney and published in the journal Carcinogenesis concludes that nicotine-based e-cigarettes are likely to cause cancers of the lungs and oral cavity. Drawing on international research, the team included specialists in pharmacy, epidemiology, thoracic surgery and public health from several Australian universities and hospitals,...

Auckland: United States secures Nations Cup bronze

 

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – The U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team defeated Chile 3-2 to claim the bronze medal at the 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup, rallying from a halftime deficit in a closely contested match between the world’s No. 12 and No. 13 teams. The United States controlled much...

United States box office crowns 'Toy Story 5'

 

Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is projected to open to about $160 million at the domestic box office, according to The Hollywood Reporter, positioning it for the largest U.S. opening weekend of 2026 so far. The debut would surpass The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s $131.7 million three-day launch and set a...

United States orders global halt to Anthropic AI

 

The United States government has ordered Anthropic to suspend worldwide access to its newly launched Fable 5 artificial intelligence model, following an emergency directive issued three days after the system’s public release. Officials acted on national security concerns after Amazon’s CEO warned that internal researchers had reportedly bypassed Fable 5’s...

Los Angeles comedian Carlos Mencia charged with 12 felonies

 

Los Angeles — Comedian Carlos Mencia is facing 12 felony charges tied to alleged financial misconduct involving more than $8 million in unreported taxable income over a multi‑year period. Prosecutors say the case stems from a lengthy financial audit that uncovered repeated alleged omissions in his financial disclosures, which authorities...

San Francisco trainer sues Equinox over discrimination

 

Celebrity fitness trainer Mario Godiva has filed a lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court against luxury gym operator Equinox, alleging race and disability discrimination and wrongful termination. Godiva, a nationally recognized instructor who worked at Equinox for nearly 16 years, claims he was consistently paid less than white colleagues despite...

Dallas batsman Mitchell Owen breaks Major League record

 

Dallas: Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen produced the highest individual score in Major League Cricket history on Sunday AEST, hammering 155 from 68 balls for the Washington Freedom against MI New York at Grand Prairie Stadium. The 24-year-old right-hander struck 11 fours and 13 sixes and brought up his century in...

Two Kansas crash deaths reported in separate counties

 

Kansas: In Logan County Saturday just after 7:00 p.m., a 1996 Chevy Tahoe driven by 68-year-old Maynard K. Unruh collided with a northbound 1989 Peterbilt semi driven by 15-year-old Cody D. Smith at County Road 430 and Apache Acre; the Tahoe rolled and Unruh was transported to Logan County Hospital...