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A large swath of the central and eastern United States is forecast to experience a dangerous and potentially life-threatening heat wave beginning Sunday, June 28, 2026, and lasting through the July 4 Independence Day wee…
SEATTLE, Washington — Egypt advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in the country’s history after a 1-1 draw against Iran in Seattle, Washington, on Friday night. The group-stage mat…
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its preliminary evaluation into 441,002 Honda Odyssey minivans after a voluntary recall by American Honda Motor Co. addressed an airbag defect. A…
Washington, United States – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of its antitrust review, clearing Elon Musk to acquire Mesh Optical Technologies Corp., an independent hardware startup focused …
Argentina has launched a coordinated campaign to restrict World Cup access for parents who have failed to pay court-ordered child support. Authorities compiled a database of about 13,000 delinquent payers, mostly fathers…
BUFFALO, New York — The Toronto Maple Leafs selected forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft on Friday night, June 26, 2026, at KeyBank Center. The selection marked a key step i…
PARIS — South Korean actor Choi Woo-shik is facing mounting online criticism after a Black fan alleged he deliberately ignored her during a public interaction at Paris Men’s Fashion Week. TikTok creator Tricia Mpisi, kno…
SAN JOSE, California — Cisco Systems Inc. is laying off 471 employees across its Bay Area offices as part of a previously announced global restructuring and shift toward artificial intelligence-focused products and servi…
NEW YORK — On Thursday, June 25, 2026, television host and executive producer Andy Cohen delivered a tearful on-air tribute to former “Watch What Happens Live” production manager Kyra Samson, who died on Tuesday, June 23…
Burbank, California police arrested 24-year-old Zaire Wade, eldest son of retired NBA star Dwyane Wade, early Sunday, June 21, 2026, on multiple felony counts following an alleged domestic violence incident at a local re…
Emergency officials in Contra Costa County, California, issued a shelter-in-place order on the afternoon of Friday, June 26, 2026, after a hazardous chemical release near Pleasant Hill. The Contra Costa Fire Protection D…
In the United States, SpaceX shares have fallen sharply only weeks after the company’s record-breaking initial public offering. SpaceX went public on June 12, 2026 on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, raising about $75 b…
WASHINGTON — The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has been placed under heavy security following a failed multimillion-dollar rehabilitation project and subsequent claims of vandalism. As of Saturday…
The United States National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) confirmed on June 26, 2026 that it suffered a major cyberattack attributed to the ShinyHunters cybercriminal group. ShinyHunters claims to have sto…
Greenbelt, Maryland, saw a major legal development on June 27, 2026, when former U.S. National Security Advisor John R. Bolton II pleaded guilty in federal court to a felony charge of willfully retaining national defense…
Miami-based Sailormen Inc., one of the largest Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisees in the United States, is preparing to close dozens of restaurants after an underwhelming bankruptcy auction in mid-June 2026. The compa…
A peer-reviewed pilot study published June 26, 2026, reports that residents exposed to the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment show persistent biological signs of health impact six months after the disaster. Rese…
Washington, United States – The U.S. government has partially lifted its recent ban on Anthropic's advanced Claude Mythos 5 artificial intelligence model, authorizing its use by more than 100 "trusted" U.S. organizations…
SpaceX has held executive-level discussions with Charter Communications about a potential partnership to launch a direct-to-consumer mobile phone service in the United States, according to people familiar with the matter…
SEDONA, Arizona – Fire crews in northern Arizona are working to reinforce fire lines around the Pocket Fire as a critical three-day Red Flag Warning begins, raising the risk of rapid spread. As of June 26, 2026, the wild…
In Washington, D.C. on June 26, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered a keynote address at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority conference, outlining a new campaign strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm electio…
Wichita, Kansas, faced a localized flash flood emergency on Friday, June 26, 2026, as a severe weather system brought torrential rain over already saturated ground. Urban drainage systems were overwhelmed, turning major …
Jorge Martin secured his first pole position of the 2025 MotoGP season for Aprilia at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen on Saturday, edging teammate Ai Ogura by 0.011 seconds in a tight qualifying session. Championship leade…
A nationwide voluntary recall of all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula has been issued in the United States after three infants were hospitalized with botulism. The U.S. Food and Drug Administratio…
A Michigan court has finalized the divorce of reality TV personalities Jasmine Pineda, 39, and Gino Palazzolo, 57, ordering Pineda to pay Palazzolo $20,000 in spousal support. Court documents obtained on June 26, 2026, s…