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United States – Cape Verde earned a 1-1 draw against former champions Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, June 16, in one of the tournament’s most notable surprises. The match, featuring World Cup debutants Cape…
Washington, D.C. voters went to the polls Tuesday in a primary selecting nominees for mayor, D.C. delegate, attorney general and multiple council seats. Polls were open at 75 locations until 8 p.m., and the city used ran…
SALT LAKE CITY — Hot, dry weather and gusty winds raised elevated fire danger across Utah this week, with forecasts issued Monday and Tuesday showing a pronounced high-pressure ridge producing daytime highs into the mid-…
RICHMOND, Va. On Tuesday, June 16, Governor Abigail Spanberger and state lawmakers announced a budget compromise to create a regulated recreational cannabis market in Virginia, setting retail sales to begin July 1, 2027.…
Indianapolis — The U.S. Department of Education approved on Tuesday Indiana's waiver to consolidate five federal education funding streams into a single block grant, allowing the state to combine about $50 million in fed…
Columbus, Ohio — On Tuesday Gov. Mike DeWine urged the Ohio Legislature to abolish the state's death penalty, saying at a June 16 press conference that he no longer believes capital punishment deters murder and that the …
United States — The 2026 FIFA World Cup began last week across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, and early coverage documents multiple developments: a national team confirmed its coach's departure after a poor start, at least…
ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia voters went to the polls Tuesday, June 16, in runoff elections to decide key Republican nominees for U.S. Senate and governor; Rep. Mike Collins faced former college football coach Derek Dooley for…
Authorities in the United States have released the official mug shot of professional basketball player James Harden following his recent arrest, the image quickly spreading across major social media platforms. The photog…
iRhythm Holdings, a U.S.-based digital healthcare company specializing in cardiac monitoring, has reported a major cybersecurity incident exposing personal and protected health information of approximately 12 million pat…
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 16, 2026 – The College World Series reaches a pivotal stage today as Troy and West Virginia prepare for a high-stakes rematch in Game 9 at Charles Schwab Field. The double-elimination tournament in …
Atlanta, United States – Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar “Vozinha” Dias has emerged as an unlikely global star after a historic 0-0 draw against reigning European champions Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta. The …
Texas authorities are responding to a growing outbreak of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasitic fly that infests warm-blooded animals, including livestock, wildlife, and pets. The crisis began with detection in a…
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary peace agreement via a memorandum of understanding that halts a military conflict lasting more than 100 days and restores commercial traffic through the Strait of Horm…
United States. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off last week across the United States, Mexico and Canada, featuring 48 national teams competing in a record 104 matches; media outlets reported both on-field play and severa…
Washington voters cast ballots Tuesday to choose party nominees for mayor and the district's congressional delegate in a primary that marks the first time in a generation both offices are open. Mayor Muriel Bowser and lo…
Detroit — The Professional Women's Hockey League announced its draft order on Monday, placing PWHL Detroit third overall and allocating picks Nos. 3, 15, 27, 39, 51 and 63 for rounds one through six ahead of the league d…
MADISON, Wis. Big Dog Ranch Rescue announced Monday it reached an agreement to permanently close Ridglan Farms and begin transferring the facility's remaining 475 beagles this week. The rescue had purchased about 1,500 o…
Los Angeles — The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game series this week, highlighted by a pitching matchup on Wednesday, June 17, between Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and Rays ace Shane McClanah…
Atlanta, Georgia — Voters returned to polling places Tuesday to decide primary runoff contests across the state while Bay Area residents voted in a California special congressional primary to fill the remainder of Rep. E…
Washington, United States – Congress allowed a central U.S. surveillance authority to lapse after the House of Representatives failed late last week to pass a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligen…
PINE HILLS, Fla. — Orange County officials opened phase three of Emerald Villas this week, unveiling 90 new income-qualified affordable apartments for households making roughly 50% to 80% of area median income. County ho…
Tensions within the Beckham family intensified after an alleged reconciliation attempt involving Brooklyn Beckham and his younger sister Harper in Los Angeles on Friday. According to representatives for Brooklyn and his …
UNITED STATES – Music executive Scooter Braun, 44, publicly declared his affection for actress Sydney Sweeney in an Instagram video posted on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The clip, shared on entrepreneur Steve Rifkind’s accoun…
St. Petersburg, Fla. U.S. Senator Rick Scott and a bipartisan group of officials held a Monday press conference at the Florida Holocaust Museum urging the Tampa Sports Authority to reconsider hosting Kanye West's concert…