BirdOfTheDay, theme 'TheGathering'

Weekly community bird photo prompt, today's theme is 'The Gathering' (flocks, colonies, communal behavior).

Trump says 'I love the inflation' after CPI hits three-year high

Last-minute court filings aim to block Trump's White House UFC event

New federal filings seek to halt the planned UFC birthday celebration on White House grounds as judges prepare to consider the case.

BBC opens Doctor Who to competitive tender as show’s future reviewed

BBC says it will put Doctor Who into competitive tender to secure the series' future after current team's exit.

Wu-Tang Clan performs at Knicks halftime

Wu-Tang Clan delivered an in-arena halftime performance at the Knicks game while broadcasters continued commentary.

Bill Gates testifies to Congress on Epstein blackmail attempt

Bill Gates told a House Oversight panel Jeffrey Epstein tried to use knowledge of Gates' affairs as leverage.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave set for Nov. 12, priced at $80

Nintendo confirmed Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave launches Nov. 12 with a roughly $79.99 physical MSRP.

Gianni Infantino tells critics to 'chill' over referee visa denial, defends ticket prices

On the eve of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA president Infantino downplayed the Somali referee visa row and defended North American ticket pricing.

Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary

Progressive Graham Platner clinched the Democratic nomination in Maine and will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins in the fall.

Spencer Pratt loses bid in Los Angeles mayoral contest

Ex‑reality star Spencer Pratt was defeated in the Los Angeles mayor race, according to local results.

Darby Allin returns, ambushes TNT Champion Kevin Knight

Darby Allin made a surprise Dynamite return and attacked TNT Champion Kevin Knight with a skateboard after Knight tried to call out MJF.

Nintendo Direct, June 9: Kingdom Hearts IV, Ocarina remake and Xenoblade

Nintendo's June Direct unveiled Kingdom Hearts IV, a Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake, Xenoblade Genesis and dozens more announcements.

Xbox plans major layoffs in July as CEO Asha Sharma begins reset

Bloomberg reports Xbox will carry out major layoffs in July as Asha Sharma starts a 100-day 'reset' of the business.

The Social Reckoning, first teaser trailer

Sony drops teaser for Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning, first look at Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg; opens Oct 9.

Resident Evil: Veronica remake will be third-person, Capcom says

Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirms the Veronica remake uses a full third-person camera and is built by the RE2/RE4 remake team.

Cruise missile hits VNIIR‑Progress plant in Cheboksary

Star Fox demo out for Switch 2, players praise controls and visuals

Nintendo's Star Fox demo is available on Switch 2; early impressions highlight smooth controls, vibrant graphics and strong team dialogue.

FIFA World Cup 2026 faces ticket backlash and U.S. entry rules

Final preparations hit by fan anger over ticket access and reports some officials and visitors denied U.S. entry ahead of kickoff.

Republican senators face test over Todd Blanche confirmation

Senators are under pressure as Blanche's nomination for acting AG could force GOP defections or widespread party acquiescence.

Owen Hart Cup semis: Swerve beats Brody King; Maya World upsets Skye Blue

Swerve Strickland beat Brody King to set a men's final with Will Ospreay at Forbidden Door; Maya World shocked Skye Blue.

Aaron Ford wins Democratic primary, will challenge Gov. Joe Lombardo in Nevada

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford won the Democratic nomination and will face incumbent GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo this November.

Grand jury transcripts show juror doubts in Chicago 'Broadview 6' case

Taylor Swift attends Toy Story 5 LA world premiere

Swift appeared on the Toy Story 5 red carpet in Los Angeles ahead of the film's June release and promoted her original song for the movie.

Oil tankers run 'dark' through Strait of Hormuz as US disables tanker

Dozens of tankers have turned off AIS to cluster near Oman for risky Hormuz transits; US forces disabled a Palau-flagged tanker in Gulf of Oman.

Final Fantasy Resonance devs publish video on HD‑2D approach

Square Enix released a developer video describing Final Fantasy Resonance as an HD‑2D Final Fantasy with a reworked story and world.

Widows Bay drops a new episode early; Dale Dickey praised

Apple TV's Widows Bay released this week's episode early, with viewers singling out Dale Dickey for an acclaimed monologue.

Mark Briscoe defeats PAC on AEW Dynamite and calls out MJF

Mark Briscoe scored a win over PAC on Dynamite and used the postmatch mic to demand an AEW World Title shot from MJF.

Shane Taylor Promotions lay out the Death Riders on AEW Dynamite

Shane Taylor Promotions ambushed and left the Death Riders down in a postmatch beatdown, swinging momentum toward STP.

Andrade El Idolo defeats Orange Cassidy on AEW Dynamite

Andrade El Idolo picked up the win over Orange Cassidy on tonight's AEW Dynamite singles match.

Bryce Eldridge walk-off grand slam caps Giants 11-10 comeback

Giants trailed 9-1, rallied for 10 runs in the 8th/9th and Eldridge hit a ninth-inning grand slam to win 11-10.

Union leaders reject Nigel Farage's call to back Reform UK

Major trade-union figures publicly refused Nigel Farage's invitation for unions to affiliate with Reform UK.

NASA confirms Artemis III will orbit Earth in 2027

NASA says Artemis III will orbit Earth in 2027 as a two-week test of lunar landers; moon landing delayed to Artemis IV.

US Postal Service to withhold mail ballots if states refuse to hand over voter lists

’24 Jump Street’ in the works with Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum

Sony developing '24 Jump Street'; Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube are in talks, Rodney Rothman set to direct.

Canada confirms Gordie Howe International Bridge will open this week

Officials say the long‑delayed Gordie Howe bridge linking Windsor and Detroit is set to open this week despite prior U.S. objections.

Alien: Isolation 2 hands-on preview at Summer Game Fest

Creative Assembly's prologue demo at Summer Game Fest praises returning stealth horror, new protagonist and high-fidelity visuals.

Honorary Oscars announced: Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, Floyd Norman

Academy to present honorary Oscars at the Governors Awards to Glenn Close, Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman, plus producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler

Valve ends physical Steam gift cards at retailers, cites fraud

Valve will stop supplying new physical Steam gift cards to retailers after scammers repeatedly exploited the product.

Bad Bunny meets Pope Leo XIV in Madrid

Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny held a brief private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

Patrick Mahomes signs extension through 2033, deal worth $504.75M

Chiefs added two years to Mahomes' contract, raising its total to $504.75 million and averaging $64M per season.

U.S. inflation rises 4.2% in May, highest since 2023

Man charged with attempted murder after Belfast stabbing left victim blind in one eye

Hadi Alodid, 30, has been charged after Stephen Ogilvie was stabbed and lost his left eye; the suspect was remanded in custody for four weeks.

Lindsey Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate primary

Sen. Lindsey Graham secured the Republican nomination in South Carolina, avoiding a runoff and remaining the party favorite for November.

Love Island USA voting app glitches during first fan vote

Season 8's first audience vote was disrupted when the Love Island app crashed, briefly blocking viewer submissions before reopening.

Nancy Mace loses South Carolina GOP primary; Evette and Wilson advance to runoff

The Amazing Digital Circus, 'The Last Act' plays packed theater screenings

The Amazing Digital Circus finale is screening in theaters to enthusiastic audiences, with fans praising the emotional ending.

Summer Game Fest 2026 announcements

Summer Game Fest and partner showcases delivered trailers, release dates and surprise reveals from Capcom, Square Enix and SEGA.

Red Sox 1-2-3 hitters go 0-for-9 with nine strikeouts, first since 1901

Boston’s top three batters were 0-for-9 with nine strikeouts in one game, a franchise occurrence not seen since 1901

Epstein assistant testifies she arranged calls between Trump and Epstein

Lesley Groff told investigators she personally set up multiple phone calls between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump says U.S. is seizing 'millions' of barrels of Iranian oil

President Trump told reporters the U.S. is 'taking out' what he called millions of barrels of Iranian oil, linking the seizures to recent inflation numbers

Elon Musk reposted UK protest details tied to Belfast violence

Musk shared messages listing planned UK demonstrations, including Belfast locations, drawing accusations he amplified calls that preceded attacks.

Canes tie Stanley Cup Final 2-2, win Game 4 5-3 in Vegas

Jordan Staal scores twice as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 to even the series 2-2.

Report says Israel has killed Lebanon’s medics at unprecedented rate

Zeteo reports more than 130 Lebanese paramedics have been killed in Israeli attacks, interviewing colleagues and families

Trump lashes out at Morning Joe co‑host after Epstein reporting

President Trump targeted Willie Geist on Truth Social shortly after Morning Joe covered new reporting from the Epstein files.

MasterChef Australia opens season with Robert Irwin guest spot

Robert Irwin appeared as a guest while contestants cooked with native Australian ingredients, prompting jokes about ants and shelf chaos.

12 killed, 9 injured in Johannesburg mass shooting

Gunmen opened fire at the Jumpers informal settlement east of Johannesburg; police say more than 10 suspects are being sought.

Deep whale 'graveyard' found in Indian Ocean with hundreds of fossils

Researchers located about 500 whale remains, some 5 million years old, at ~7 km depth supporting new deep‑sea communities.

Ben Stokes left out of England squad after nightclub incident

Ben Stokes was omitted from England's second Test vs New Zealand following a London nightclub incident; Joe Root named interim captain.

Logitech Mobi Fold, a pocket-sized foldable mouse

Logitech launches the Mobi Fold, a folding Bluetooth travel mouse with multi-device pairing and long battery life.

Blue Jays activate Max Scherzer; Connor Seabold designated for assignment

Toronto activated ace Max Scherzer from the injured list and removed RHP Connor Seabold from the roster to make room.

Somali referee Omar Artan returns home to hero's welcome

Omar Artan, denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup, arrived in Mogadishu where crowds and officials greeted him.

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries

Ukrainian drone and missile strikes damaged oil refineries and a manufacturing plant in Russia's Samara and Chuvashia regions.

Braden Montgomery hits walk-off HR in MLB debut

Rookie Braden Montgomery capped his major-league debut with a 10th‑inning, two-run walk-off homer to lift the White Sox 6-5.

Windows 11 June 2026 Patch Tuesday released

Microsoft pushed the June Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 with multiple security fixes; PowerToys also received a performance update.