Global crude oil prices jumped 4.8% to $99.12 per barrel in early trading on June 13, 2026, after reports of renewed naval skirmishes in the Persian Gulf and fresh tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. The move reversed a recent period of de-escalation between the United States and Iran...
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, 2026. The talks, mediated by Pakistan, aim to stabilize the Persian Gulf and restore disrupted global...
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 Entertainment category. The event drew a high-profile crowd, with actor Tom Cruise and former Ireland...
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 Thursday, June 12, 2026, that Hockney died less than a month before...
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 Folarin Balogun scored twice — in the 31st and 45+5 minutes — to put...
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 nearly two decades ago, campaigned on accomplishments as vice chair, highlighting financial recoveries including the return of...
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 confirmed responders engaged the shooter and that the suspect was later found deceased after containment efforts. Local authorities...
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-free on the Osprey Valley course at TPC Toronto and held a...
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 the Year, earned the honor after a season in which he totaled 31 home runs, roughly 26 stolen...
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 restoring quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility would violate federal and state law and risk antitrust...
