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Google has filed a federal lawsuit in a U.S. District Court against an alleged cybercriminal network based in China that is accused of using the company’s Gemini artificial intelligence platform to conduct large-scale SM…
Southwestern United States – A fast-moving wildfire known as the Ranger Road Fire has expanded dramatically across parts of Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico, growing from about 15,000 acres to roughly 14…
Authorities in Washington State report that 11 people have died following a chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging paper mill. Officials said Saturday that search and recovery teams have located the bodie…
The United States Men’s National Team begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign today in Los Angeles, facing Paraguay in a Group D opener at Los Angeles Stadium. It is the first World Cup match the U.S. has hosted on home …
Los Angeles – Hollywood actor Tom Cruise publicly praised Steven Spielberg’s new science fiction thriller “Disclosure Day” during an appearance at a packed theater screening on Friday. Cruise, who previously collaborated…
U.S. Central Command said American forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones early Saturday, June 13, 2026, over the Strait of Hormuz. According to the U.S. military, the drones were targeting commercial ve…
Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of more than 250,000 Focus vehicles across the United States after reports of engine failure and unexpected power loss. According to recent National Highway Traffic Safety Admini…
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider exited Friday night’s game against the New York Mets in the fourth inning because of soreness in his right shoulder and elbow, the team said. Strider’s fastball velocity droppe…
The New York Knicks are one victory from their first NBA championship since 1973 as they lead the NBA Finals 3–1 over the San Antonio Spurs heading into Game 5 tonight at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. New York’s posi…
Washington, D.C., authorities have activated the city’s heat alert system as an intense early-season heatwave drives up heat-related hospitalizations across the capital. Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered emergency protocols af…
The United States and Iran are engaged in advanced negotiations on a potential peace agreement after more than three months of active military conflict, officials in Washington, Tehran and Islamabad confirmed on June 13,…
LOS ANGELES – Former professional footballer David Beckham received the 2,849th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, June 12, 2026, in a ceremony in California that recognized his impact in the Sports Entertainm…
British artist David Hockney, a leading figure in contemporary art and a central contributor to the 1960s Pop Art movement, has died at his home in London at the age of 88. His publicist, Erica Bolton, confirmed on Thurs…
Inglewood, California. The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium on Friday, opening their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. An own goal by Damián Bobadilla in the seventh minute gave the hosts the lead, and Fol…
HOUSTON — Republican Party of Texas Vice Chair D'rinda Randall defeated incumbent Abraham George on Friday at the state convention, becoming the party's new chair. Randall, who first became involved in GOP politics nearl…
CALEDON, Ontario — On June 12, 2026, Ben James fired a 7-under 63, including a 25-foot eagle to start his round, and took the second-round clubhouse lead at the RBC Canadian Open with a 10-under total; he played bogey-fr…
OMAHA, Neb. Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson was named the 2026 Dick Howser Trophy winner Friday, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced during the College World Series. Jackson, the SEC Player of t…
Austin — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office sent a letter to Big 12 Conference leaders this week, warning that any effort to sanction Texas Tech University for complying with a June 8 Texas court injunction resto…
Belle Plaine, Iowa. Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn announced Friday that he selected State Representative Derek Wulf to be his lieutenant governor running mate; Wulf is a fourth-generation farmer, chair of th…
United States financial markets surged in early trading on June 12, 2026, after President Donald Trump announced he had canceled planned military strikes against Iran. The S&P 500 rose 1.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Aver…
United States – Reports on June 12, 2026, indicate the 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing a significant ticketing and pricing crisis, with about 180,000 tickets remaining unsold just days into the tournament. Standard ticket …
United States-based AI startup Prometheus, co-led by Jeff Bezos and entrepreneur Vik Bajaj, announced on June 12, 2026, that it had raised $12 billion in a Series B funding round, valuing the company at $41 billion. The …
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in the United States in connection with the death of his partner, according to official court records made public on June 12, 2026. The i…
Omaha experienced heavy storms early Thursday, producing torrential downpours, frequent lightning and pockets of non-severe hail across the metro; active warnings were issued south of the city, including in Fremont Count…
Midland, Texas. On Friday morning, June 12, 2026, a shooting erupted in Midland with officials reporting multiple victims and a subsequent standoff with police; Mayor Lori Blong and Midland Police Chief Greg Snow confirm…