Los Angeles actress Daveigh Chase dies amid fundraiser dispute

 

Former child actress Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in “The Ring” and voice work in “Lilo & Stitch,” died on June 16, 2026, at age 35 in a Los Angeles hospital. According to medical details cited by Roy Hernandez, who described himself as her partner, she was hospitalized earlier...

Seattle hosts USA–Australia World Cup group showdown

 

Seattle, Washington – The United States Men’s National Soccer Team is preparing for a pivotal Group D match against Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, at Seattle Stadium, with kickoff at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (12:00 p.m. local time). The game marks the...

Communities, Officials Prepare For Juneteenth Observances Nationwide

 

United States: Local governments and community organizers scheduled Juneteenth events for Friday, June 19, 2026, ranging from Rialto's fourth annual Juneteenth Jam with nearly 200 vendors to Fairfield's clergy-hosted gathering and multiple Treasure Coast celebrations; a Cabarrus County commission meeting this week also drew attention when a commissioner publicly disputed...

Illinois Enacts 0.2% Tax on Crypto Transactions Statewide

 

Chicago. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Digital Asset Tax Act on 18th June 2026, embedding a 0.2% levy on the exchange, transfer and custody of cryptocurrencies into Illinois' fiscal year 2027 budget; the law requires digital asset brokers, including exchanges and custodians, to collect and remit the fee and takes...

San Diego Resident Charged Over Alleged Hamas Fundraising Scheme

 

San Diego. Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that Reda Mazen Rida Sabassi, a 38-year-old San Diego resident, was arrested and charged in a five-count complaint alleging he ran fake online charity campaigns to raise approximately $600,000 and diverted those funds to a Hamas member and for personal use. The Department of Justice...

Los Angeles Warehouse Fire Triggers Shelter-In-Place Orders

 

Los Angeles — A warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights neighborhood sent large plumes of dark smoke into the sky Wednesday afternoon after Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded at about 2:30 p.m. The blaze, visible from downtown, prompted authorities to issue shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents and businesses as...

AEG and WSG Complete Acquisition of Allbirds IP

 

New York. American Exchange Group and WSG Brands completed acquisition of Allbirds' intellectual property assets in mid‑June 2026, finalizing a deal AEG first announced in March. AEG will manage design and manufacturing while WSG takes brand-management and licensing responsibilities, forming a co-ownership structure that follows Allbirds' March definitive agreement and...

Municipal governments advance local e-bike and excavation rules

 

Fernandina Beach, Fla. City commissioners on Tuesday advanced a revised ordinance regulating e-bikes, scooters and personal mobility devices on a second reading, with a third reading scheduled for July 7; Police Chief Jeff Tambasco said the measure mirrors Florida statutes and sets speed limits of 10 mph on sidewalks and...

Chicago Founder Walter Parazaider Dies After Alzheimer's Battle

 

Chicago — Walter Parazaider, a founding member and saxophonist of the band Chicago, died in hospice on Wednesday, June 17 at 2:10 a.m., family members confirmed. Parazaider was 81 and had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease six years earlier; he had retired from touring in 2016–2017 after a decades-long career. The...

Nigeria Customs, American Business Council deepen trade ties

 

Abuja — On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Nigeria Customs Service and the American Business Council met at Customs Headquarters to agree to deepen trade ties and tackle operational bottlenecks affecting bilateral commerce. Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi led the NCS delegation and announced plans to make stakeholder consultations a permanent feature...