World Oceans Day observed, June 8 conservation campaigns and music challenges

World Oceans Day (June 8): UN‑recognized day of ocean protection, groups share resources, song challenges and themed BirdOfTheDay prompts.

Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced, fans upset over GenAI use

SEGA revealed Crazy Taxi: World Tour for modern consoles, disclosing generative AI was used in development, drawing fan backlash.

Trump defends Iran war in interviews as strikes continue

Trump defended US actions and his negotiating role amid ongoing Israeli-Iran strikes and regional escalation.

Trump walks out of Meet the Press interview with Kristen Welker

Trump ended NBC's Meet the Press interview after Welker pressed him on 2020 and election claims.

Furality Ultra wraps in VRChat after panels, meetups and a charity auction

Virtual furry convention Furality Ultra concluded this weekend; attendees praised panels, social meetups, fireworks and charity fundraising.

Nintendo Direct set for June 9, followed by Nintendo Treehouse Live

Nintendo confirms June 9 Direct (~50 minutes) immediately followed by a ~95-minute Treehouse Live focused on Switch 2 and upcoming games.

Trump booed at Madison Square Garden during NBA Finals anthem

Knicks fans loudly booed President Trump on the Jumbotron during the national anthem before Game 3 at MSG.

First look: Netflix reveals live-action Scooby-Doo puppy in 'Origins'

Netflix teaser shows a real-dog puppy cast as Scooby in Scooby-Doo: Origins, the live-action series slated for 2027.

Cats: The Jellicle Ball wins design awards but loses Best Revival

Cats: The Jellicle Ball took home major design awards while Ragtime won Best Revival of a Musical.

Scott Pelley accuses Bari Weiss of pushing 60 Minutes edits

World Cup 2026 cyber scams

Security firms warn scammers are running phishing campaigns, fake ticket shops and counterfeit stores ahead of the tournament.

Witch Hat Atelier Episode 11

Episode 11 of Witch Hat Atelier aired, advancing the Agott and Coco storyline.

The Vampire Lestat premiere

Series debut wins praise for a campy, rock‑star tone; recaps and reviews dissect the bold, chaotic first episode.

Comic Sky highlights indie reviews and new issue chatter

Indie comics readers share reviews and picks, including discussion of 'Killer Smile' instalments and new small‑press releases.

Lawsuit filed to stop UFC fight on White House South Lawn

Two Virginia residents sued to block a planned UFC fight on the White House South Lawn set for the president's birthday.

Gordon S. Wood, pioneering historian, dies at 92

Pulitzer-winning American Revolution scholar Gordon S. Wood struck and killed in East Providence, aged 92.

Caissie Levy wins Tony for Ragtime

Caissie Levy wins Best Lead Actress in a Musical for her role as Mother in Ragtime.

Mike Lee lashes out after Pentagon omits LDS from Christian list

V Sky VTubers run Pride streams and Access‑Ability showcase

VTuber community schedules Pride‑themed streams, birthday‑week hangouts and an Access‑Ability Summer Showcase across channels.

Joshua Henry wins Tony for Ragtime

Joshua Henry takes Best Lead Actor in a Musical for Ragtime and received a standing ovation.

Louise Arbour installed as Canada's 31st Governor General

Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour was sworn in at Rideau Hall as Canada's 31st governor general.

James Talarico opposes 'gender reassignment surgery' for minors

Texas Democrat James Talarico stated he opposes gender‑reassignment surgery for minors.

Armenia election, Pashinyan’s Civil Contract wins near 50%

Preliminary results show Civil Contract ~49.8%, giving PM Nikol Pashinyan a clear pro‑Western mandate

Judge invalidates $100,000 H‑1B application fee

Hugh Jackman to play Long John Silver in Ridley Scott's Treasure Island

Hugh Jackman is attached to star as Long John Silver in Ridley Scott’s new Treasure Island adaptation.

WWDC26 opens with macOS 27 'Golden Gate' preview and Apple Intelligence logo

Apple kicked off WWDC26 with a MacOS Golden Gate preview and an Apple Intelligence logo in the keynote intro.

Extra £174m earmarked for Lower Thames Crossing

Apple unveils Siri AI with dedicated app at WWDC

Apple debuts Siri AI, a Gemini-powered conversational assistant with a standalone Siri app and on-screen awareness; beta later in 2026.

The Lost Boys musical earns multiple Tony wins

Stage adaptation of The Lost Boys wins several Tonys and is selling out on Broadway.

John Lithgow wins Tony for Giant

John Lithgow, 80, wins Best Lead Actor in a Play for Giant, becoming the oldest man to win a competitive acting Tony.

WWDC, Apple overhauls Screen Time and child‑safety tools

At WWDC Apple announced a redesign of Screen Time with new parental controls and Apple Intelligence features for Home cameras.

Rachel Zegler performs solo A Chorus Line tribute at Tonys

Rachel Zegler sang 'What I Did For Love' solo as part of the 50th‑anniversary A Chorus Line tribute on the Tony telecast.

Beyond The Gates names Bridget as 'The Impaler' in new episode

Tonight's episode reveals Bridget as the Impaler, tying the CBS crossover into the show's ongoing mystery plot.

Apple previews Liquid Glass refinements in macOS 27

At WWDC Apple acknowledged backlash to its 'Liquid Glass' visuals and showed tweaks in the macOS 27 preview, including a slider to reduce the effect.

Halo: Campaign Evolved story trailer released, PC specs reported

New cinematic story trailer debuts; studio confirms July 28 launch and reported PC requirements point to an RTX 4080.

Idris Elba rules out playing James Bond, cites audience limits

Elba tells GQ the Bond rumours 'were never legit' and says some markets 'won't go for a Black 007.'

Pride Month spotlights queer reading lists and local events

Communities marked Pride with recommended queer reading lists, rallies and Pride programming throughout June

Sam Bankman‑Fried applies for a presidential pardon from Trump

Convicted FTX founder serving a 25‑year sentence formally filed a pardon petition seeking clemency from President Trump.

Jim Curtin to become Austin FC head coach after 2026 season

Austin FC announces Jim Curtin will take over as the club's head coach starting after the 2026 MLS season.

Apple's new Siri AI announced to run on Google Gemini models

WWDC reveal shows Apple Intelligence / Siri rebuilt to use Google Gemini tech for expanded device context and complex queries.

U.S. secretly deploys paratroopers to Israel

Leaked April 7 order says elements of 2nd Battalion, 501st were sent to Israel as a Quick Reaction Force tied to Kharg Island contingency plans.

EN VTubers post stream schedules and Pride month collabs

English‑language VTubers share multi‑hour stream plans, game runs and collaborative Pride streams this week

watchOS 27 drops support for Series 9, Ultra 1 and SE 2

Apple confirms watchOS 27 will not install on Apple Watch Series 9, first‑gen Ultra, SE 2 and several older models.

The Bold and the Beautiful, Brooke slaps Katie in office scene

In today's Bold and the Beautiful episode Brooke slaps Katie during a tense office confrontation.

Starmer at London Tech Week warns tech firms on child safety

PM Keir Starmer says government will legislate if platforms don’t stop children sharing explicit images

Big Freeze returns to the MCG, celebrities slide to raise funds for MND

Big Freeze 12 at the MCG featured celebrity ICE slides, novelty stunts and fundraising in memory of MND campaigner Neale Daniher.

Brian Tyler Cohen live with David Pakman