California woman shares journey from racial barriers in classical music to life of faith and perseverance
Colorado Army National Guard records highest-known hoist rescue ever in Colorado
Colorado man charged after allegedly shooting person with crossbow
A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations
Italy's Meloni tells Trump to focus on his own popularity as row rumbles on
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish president
Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy
Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post
Crime|Entertainment
Police searching home in connection to Kansas City shooting spree suspect
Police searching home in connection to Kansas City shooting spree suspect
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'I just need an air bath': Butler, Missouri, skydiver remembered for his go big or go home life
'I just need an air bath': Butler, Missouri, skydiver remembered for his go big or go home life
June 18, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru in early November
Pope Leo is set to visit Peru in the first half of November, interim President Jose Balcazar said on Thursday, following a meeting with the religious leader at the Vatican.
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George’s opponent concedes in DC mayoral race
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George’s opponent concedes in DC mayoral race
June 17, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology
Iconic Twin Cities rapper Eyedea finds new life with AI-generated album
Iconic Twin Cities rapper Eyedea finds new life with AI-generated album
June 18, 2026
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Video footage showing Chicago police officer Ella French's death in 2021 released by COPA
Video footage showing Chicago police officer Ella French's death in 2021 released by COPA
June 18, 2026
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How LGBTQ employees at Kodak risked their careers to build a safer, more inclusive workplace
There was a time when you could be fired from your job for being gay. It took LGBTQ employees at companies like Kodak to challenge workplace discrimination and transform corporate culture.
June 18, 2026
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Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years
Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years
June 18, 2026
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Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism
America's 250th birthday marks a milestone of resilience for Native Americans
June 18, 2026
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Harry and Meghan to visit UK with family for the first time in 4 years, British media reports
Harry and Meghan to visit UK with family for the first time in 4 years, British media reports
June 18, 2026
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Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park
Police say a teenager thrown to the ground when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died
June 18, 2026
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Chinese regulators clear Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros Discovery merger, source says
Chinese regulators have cleared the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, according to a source familiar with
June 18, 2026
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Congress to hold hearing on US airline competition, regulation
A House of Representatives panel will hold a June 24 hearing on the state of U.S. airline competition and regulation after the collapse of low-cost
June 18, 2026
Entertainment|Sports
Brunson and Hart throw out first pitches at Yankee Stadium as Knicks celebrate NBA title
The New York Knicks’ victory tour following their first NBA championship since 1973 made another stop Wednesday night when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart threw out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology
Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boom
The man who died in this week's crash of a small jet in Texas was a well-known entrepreneur named Joshua Baer who was a successful investor in technology startup companies
June 18, 2026
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'A million years isn’t enough': Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing
A Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has been sentenced to to life in prison without parole
June 17, 2026
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Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help
Investigators are on the scene where business jet crashed on a Texas highway, killing one person on board
June 17, 2026
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment
Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home
A judge has issued a five-year restraining order against a man who repeatedly tried to reach singer Sabrina Carpenter's Los Angeles home
June 18, 2026
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Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks' first NYC parade
The New York Knicks' ticker-tape parade will be a first
June 17, 2026
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Soccer-Unquenchable Scottish thirst for World Cup beer pushes Boston bars to the limit
Bars in Boston are gearing up for a second tidal wave of drinking by Scotland's Tartan Army of football fans who nearly drained some pubs
June 18, 2026
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Closing arguments begin in trial of woman accused in crash that killed MU students
Closing arguments begin in trial of woman accused in crash that killed MU students
June 18, 2026
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Woman killed after car crashes into home planned to donate kidney to son
Woman killed after car crashes into home planned to donate kidney to son
June 18, 2026
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30 Years Later: How Louisville brought the Slugger bats home
30 Years Later: How Louisville brought the Slugger bats home
June 18, 2026
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Cold case arrest brings murder charge in 1986 South Carolina teen killing
Cold case arrest brings murder charge in 1986 South Carolina teen killing
June 18, 2026
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Woman exposed to hantavirus slams RFK Jr's 'arbitrary' order to stay in quarantine facility
Quarantined cruise passenger Angela Perryman joins The Lead.
June 17, 2026
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Brendan Sorsby plans July workout for NFL teams before supplemental draft, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the plan says Brendan Sorsby is tentatively planning to work out for NFL teams before the supplemental draft
June 18, 2026
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Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers
Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers
June 18, 2026
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Carlos Dominguez retrial examines police interrogation and testimony
Carlos Dominguez retrial examines police interrogation and testimony
June 18, 2026
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Parma Inferno bull briefly escapes arena, draws reactions from spectators
Parma Inferno bull briefly escapes arena, draws reactions from spectators
June 18, 2026
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Couple survives car crash; 91-year-old woman recovering after 'internal decapitation'
Couple survives car crash; 91-year-old woman recovering after 'internal decapitation'
June 18, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US
Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series
Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series
June 18, 2026
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Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: 'There's less fear in my heart'
The musician Lil Nas X has posted a moving video update to Instagram
June 17, 2026
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Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend describes disposal of remains in videos shown to jury
Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend describes disposal of remains in videos shown to jury
June 18, 2026
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Pet boarding business where 21 animals died in fire operated illegally, official says
Pet boarding business where 21 animals died in fire operated illegally, official says
June 18, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science
Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only
Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only
June 18, 2026
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Golden Knights promote Ryan Craig to head coach from AHL
After having previously hired established head coaches, the Vegas Golden Knights this time stayed within the organization and promoted Ryan Craig on Wednesday from its American Hockey League affiliate in suburban Henderson
June 17, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle
Heart transplant recipient gives back to children facing medical challenges
Heart transplant recipient gives back to children facing medical challenges
June 18, 2026
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Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa and Shaboozey
Macy's is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a spectacular July Fourth fireworks show featuring performances by Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey
June 17, 2026
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WNBA to expand to 50-game schedule for teams next season
The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season — the most in the league’s 30-year history
June 17, 2026
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Donald Trump settles lawsuit against niece over publication of tax records
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June 17, 2026
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British TV personality Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer in final 'Clarkson’s Farm' episodes
British television personality Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has prostate cancer on the final fifth-season episodes of his farm reality show
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|World
BBC to cut 550 jobs in cost-saving drive, including news division layoffs
Britain's BBC public service broadcaster will cut 550 jobs, including in its news and content divisions, it said on Wednesday, as part of plans under new director-general
June 17, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
Lionel Messi delivered his first World Cup hat trick and matched Miroslav Klose's career scoring record before thousands of Argentina fans packed into Arrowhead Stadium for a match against Algeria on Tuesday night
June 17, 2026
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Art installed in spot where passersby discovered burning cross in Grant Park
Art installed in spot where passersby discovered burning cross in Grant Park
June 17, 2026
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Jeremy Clarkson, ex-‘Top Gear’ host, says he has ‘aggressive’ cancer
Jeremy Clarkson, ex-‘Top Gear’ host, says he has ‘aggressive’ cancer
June 17, 2026
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DIY zines are helping queer communities tell their own stories and craft their own culture
For decades, zinemakers have used their self-published work to forge connections and nurture political movements outside of the mainstream.
June 17, 2026
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Florida man found with 34 open White Claw cans on passenger seat during traffic stop, FHP says
Florida man found with 34 open White Claw cans on passenger seat during traffic stop, FHP says
June 17, 2026
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South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"
South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"
June 17, 2026
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Australia court bans ex-Star CEO for six years over money laundering failures
An Australian court on Wednesday banned former Star Entertainment CEO Matthias Bekier from managing companies for six years and fined him A$700,000 ($494,620) over failure to
June 17, 2026
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Look of the Week: Michelle Obama honors her late mother in a custom-made skirt
Look of the Week: Michelle Obama honors her late mother in a custom-made skirt
June 17, 2026
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Ann Patchett’s next accolade: A peace prize rooted in the Dayton Accords legacy
Ann Patchett has received the Ambassador Richard C
June 17, 2026
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AT&T names Jennifer Biry as CFO from 2027, Desroches to retire
Telecom provider AT&T said on Tuesday Pascal Desroches will retire as CFO at the end of 2026 and that Jennifer Biry would succeed him.
June 17, 2026
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A chilling Romanian exhibition replays videotaped secret police interrogations from 1989
An exhibition in Romania’s capital highlights the harsh reality of interrogations by the country's communist-era secret police
June 17, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
World Cup what to know: Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by becoming the first player to score a goal in six World Cups when Portugal meets Congo on Wednesday
June 17, 2026
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Far from the World Cup, a girls team tries to revive soccer dreams for war-ravaged Sudan
Sudan's women's national soccer team has made its first international appearance since civil war erupted in the country
June 17, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener
Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list in a brilliant performance against Algeria on Tuesday night
June 17, 2026
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Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever
Some Argentina fans shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to follow the World Cup defending champions around the U.S. One group made a 20-hour drive to Tuesday’s opening match in Kansas City against Algeria, living on sandwiches, to save money
June 17, 2026
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment
Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in Louisiana rape case
The rapper Mystikal will serve 20 years in prison for raping a woman at his Louisiana home in 2022
June 17, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show
June 16, 2026
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Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt called up ahead of series with Guardians
Cooper Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 ½ months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract
June 17, 2026
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Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation thanks to his saves and a streamer's push
Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team’s World Cup debut
June 17, 2026
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A person is in custody in a Chicago cross burning investigation, police say
Police in Chicago say a person is in custody in an investigation of a large cross set on fire in a well-known park
June 16, 2026
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Tourists go viral embracing American culture during World Cup
German Football YouTuber Fiago joins The Lead.
June 16, 2026
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Knicks’ Game 5 victory set an NBA ratings record dating back to the 1990s
Knicks’ Game 5 victory set an NBA ratings record dating back to the 1990s
June 17, 2026
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JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans
Vice President JD Vance is promoting his new book, but that wasn’t the main focus when he went on ABC’s “The View” to plug his memoir on faith
June 17, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash found thrills and peace through jumping
Friends and family are remembering the skydivers killed in a Missouri plane crash for their love of life and the thrills and peace jumping gave them
June 17, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US
Shop offers free ice cream to kids who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Shop offers free ice cream to kids who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance
June 17, 2026
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CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage
CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage
June 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Health|US
Luigi Mangione due in court on Wednesday in CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is due for a hearing in state court on Wednesday ahead
June 16, 2026
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John Tortorella not returning as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights
John Tortorella won't return as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights after guiding them to the Stanley Cup Final on an interim basis
June 16, 2026
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Florida girl honors her mom and wins county contest
Florida girl honors her mom and wins county contest
June 17, 2026
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Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married
Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and Zendaya have tied the knot
June 17, 2026
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Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90
Serena and Venus Williams are bringing their doubles partnership back at Wimbledon
June 16, 2026
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JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’
JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’
June 17, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology
B-52 on test flight plunged at nearly a mile a minute before crashing, killing 8
Limited tracking data shows that the B-52 involved in a deadly crash during a test flight at an Air Force base in California made a sharp right and then nearly completed a 180-degree turn before plunging to the ground at nearly a mile a minute
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Interview|Stock Markets|Technology
Snap CEO Spiegel defends Specs as long-term bet, pushes back against activist pressure
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel told Reuters the company's new Specs augmented-reality glasses are part of its long-term strategy, pushing back on activist
June 16, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle
Rudy's Bar-B-Q job helping 88-year-old man stay young and active
Rudy's Bar-B-Q job helping 88-year-old man stay young and active
June 17, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle
Arizona family has double the joy, as two sisters give birth hours apart at same hospital
Arizona family has double the joy, as two sisters give birth hours apart at same hospital
June 17, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political
Gay couple says they were attacked in Caldwell; now pushing for change under Idaho protection laws
Gay couple says they were attacked in Caldwell; now pushing for change under Idaho protection laws
June 17, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle
'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college
'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college
June 17, 2026
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Author Amy Griffin sues woman who alleged she stole her stories of sexual abuse in memoir 'The Tell'
Author Amy Griffin has sued a former classmate for defamation
June 16, 2026
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Senior receives replacement birthday letter from Obama after losing it in fire
Senior receives replacement birthday letter from Obama after losing it in fire
June 17, 2026
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Teens get prom they thought was lost after threat canceled original dance
Teens get prom they thought was lost after threat canceled original dance
June 17, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US
'Everybody on that plane was somebody that I know': Skydiver remembers plane crash victims
'Everybody on that plane was somebody that I know': Skydiver remembers plane crash victims
June 17, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition; teaches kids life lessons
Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition; teaches kids life lessons
June 17, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US
Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences
Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years
June 16, 2026
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McIlroy says PGA Tour pre-LIV was 'actually pretty good' and worries about future of 2nd-tier events
Now that LIV Golf is flailing and the sport has pulled itself out of what once felt like a day-to-day crisis cycle, Rory McIlroy sees the future — and the past — a little differently
June 16, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment
Sean Penn to direct Warner Bros. movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros
June 16, 2026
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Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatment
Paris Hilton has returned to the Utah boarding school where she said she was abused as a teenager
June 16, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Tennis-Serena to reignite Venus partnership after receiving Wimbledon doubles wildcard
American great Serena Williams will return to Wimbledon with her sister Venus following a four-year absence after the All England Club gave the pair a doubles wildcard on
June 16, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|US
McDonald's is serving fried apple pie again for America's 250th birthday
McDonald’s is frying up some apple pies to honor America’s 250th birthday
June 16, 2026
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How can Jelly Roll be getting divorced?
How can Jelly Roll be getting divorced?
June 16, 2026
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
This Sweden defender at the World Cup isn't your typical soccer player: He's a baron!
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the soccer royalty gracing the World Cup in north America but there's real-life aristocracy in Sweden’s squad
June 16, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
A star-laden Tuesday at the World Cup
A star-laden Tuesday at the World Cup
June 16, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel
Monumental cave art on Paris' oldest bridge finally opens, as the public steps and sniffs inside
French street artist JR has transformed Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into an artificial cavern
June 16, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Uffizi Gallery unveils new arrangement for Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera'
The Uffizi Gallery has repositioned Sandro Botticelli’s masterpieces “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera.”
June 16, 2026
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Luke's 'Empire' lightsaber, 'Wizard of Oz' witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
A Luke Skywalker lightsaber from “The Empire Strikes Back” is expected to fetch at least $1 million at an upcoming auction
June 16, 2026
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology
‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means
Over the last month, “Obsession” has sent shock waves through Hollywood
June 16, 2026
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The Grammys add 5 new categories and announce changes to best new artist
The Recording Academy has announced changes for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including five new categories
June 16, 2026