Great American State Fair loses most headline acts as artists withdraw

At least seven of nine announced headliners have pulled out; Martina McBride and Bret Michaels among recent departures.

Artists keep pulling out of Great American State Fair lineup

Multiple acts including Martina McBride, Morris Day & The Time and Young MC say they will not perform at Freedom 250 events.

Pam Bondi Refuses Oath, Blames Todd Blanche in Closed-Door Epstein Hearing

In a transcribed, private House Oversight interview, Bondi declined to take an oath and said acting AG Todd Blanche oversaw the DOJ review.

Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning Star Wars editor, dies at 80

Editor of Star Wars and American Graffiti, won an Academy Award for New Hope; died Wednesday at 80.

Stephen Miller’s wife publicly identifies woman behind 'ugly' post

Bari Weiss instigates major shake-up at 60 Minutes

Bari Weiss has installed Nick Bilton, ousted veteran staffers and begun a sweeping restructuring of 60 Minutes.

Von der Leyen condemns Russian drone strike in Romania

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says a drone that hit Galați, Romania injured civilians and 'crossed another line'.

Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes during static-fire test

New Glenn suffered a catastrophic failure at Cape Canaveral during a static-fire test; company says no personnel were harmed.

Hacks series finale airs, creators say ending was planned

HBO’s Hacks concluded with a widely praised finale; creators Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky say the ending was mapped years ago.

João Fonseca stuns Novak Djokovic at French Open

19‑year‑old João Fonseca rallied from two sets down to beat Novak Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 at Roland‑Garros

Young MC, Morris Day and others withdraw from Freedom 250

Young MC, Morris Day, Martina McBride and the Commodores say they will not perform, saying they weren't told the event had Trump ties.

Spurs force Game 7 vs Thunder in Western Conference Finals

San Antonio routed Oklahoma City 118-91 in Game 6 to tie the series 3-3; decisive Game 7 set for OKC Saturday.

Breakfast Crew Voyager meetup boards at 10:00

Community-run 'Breakfast Crew' group is boarding a cruise today at 10:00, members sharing meet-up plans and photos.

Shrey Parikh wins 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

14-year-old Shrey Parikh of Rancho Cucamonga prevailed in a 90-second spell-off, correctly spelling 32 words to win.

Abdul Carter criticizes Jaxson Dart for introducing Trump

Giants OLB Abdul Carter condemned teammate Jaxson Dart's introduction of Donald Trump, saying "some things are bigger than football."

Sweden to supply Gripen fighters as Ukraine seeks more air power

Sweden will ramp up Gripen deliveries to Ukraine, with the first 16 jets slated to arrive in early 2027 after Zelenskyy's visit.

Valkyries beat Fever 90-88 in tight WNBA game

Golden State Valkyries defeated the Indiana Fever 90-88; Veronica Burton led with 25 points as GS tied for first.

Vietnam relocates graves ahead of proposed Trump golf-course project

Trump channels Reagan as he consolidates control of the Republican Party

Boards of Canada release 18‑track album 'Inferno'

Boards of Canada's new LP Inferno is out now, 18 tracks, over an hour long, and arriving to early listener buzz.

The Archers, Natasha's private school push

The long-running radio drama centers on Natasha's plan to enroll her twins in private school after an OFSTED report

Performers withdraw from Trump-backed America 250 celebration

Inside Graham Platner’s Senate bid to take on party elites

Oysterman-turned-candidate Graham Platner outlines a plan to challenge oligarchic influence and both-party leaders.

Paul McCartney releases 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane'

Paul McCartney, 83, has issued a new solo LP, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, an autobiographical collection of songs.

House of the Dragon Season 3 final trailer debuts, premieres June 21

HBO drops the final Season 3 trailer promising large-scale dragon warfare and betrayals; Season 3 arrives June 21 on HBO Max.

Trump Bought Stock in UFC Parent While Promoting White House Fight

Trump purchased up to $50,000 of TKO Group Holdings as he promoted a UFC event tied to his White House birthday plans, per HuffPost.

Gareth Edwards backs AI filmmaking, calls it 'like a billionaire on acid'

Director Gareth Edwards says generative AI 'will do anything you ask' and says he's been experimenting with diffusion models.

Trump clears way for corporate tax dodge, NYT finds

Pam Bondi pins responsibility on acting AG Todd Blanche at House Epstein hearing

Former AG Pam Bondi testified in a closed House Oversight hearing, blaming acting AG Todd Blanche for the Epstein files.

Casper Ruud rallies to beat Tommy Paul at Roland Garros

Casper Ruud came back from two sets down to defeat Tommy Paul in a five‑set French Open match, advancing to R16.

Taylor Hall goal upheld after goaltender interference review

Hall’s goal was reviewed for goaltender interference and left standing; referees Garrett Rank and Jean Hebert officiated.

Mystery Wrestling 25andahalf livestream

Evil Uno and Cecil Nyx host the free Mystery Wrestling '25andahalf' show, fans tune in for matches and bits.

V Sky VTubers run collab streams and milestone marathons

English‑language V Sky creators post live collabs, charity marathons and milestone broadcasts across the platform

WWE Clash in Italy goes live from Turin

WWE holds Clash in Italy at Turin's Inalpi Arena with major names on the card including Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.

Mike Gansey hired as 76ers president of basketball operations

Cleveland Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey agreed to become the Philadelphia 76ers' President of Basketball Operations, per ESPN.

Orlando Magic finalizing hire of Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney

Sources say Sean Sweeney is set to become the Orlando Magic's next head coach after serving as San Antonio's associate coach

King's College opens UK's first rooftop intensive-care ward

King's College Hospital unveils an outdoor critical-care roof garden to give ICU patients supervised fresh-air recovery time.

Kieran Trippier agrees two-year deal with Wolves

England right-back Kieran Trippier has agreed to join Wolves on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract with an option for a third.

How to watch Rugby World Cup matches live, global streaming guide

A streaming aggregator published a global guide listing where fans can watch Rugby World Cup matches online