Thursday, June 18, 2026
Waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter and Mercury at sunset
natureWaxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter and Mercury at sunset
Look west after sunset June 17 to see a slender crescent moon near Venus, Jupiter and faint Mercury
Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery for second time this week
newsUkraine strikes Moscow oil refinery for second time this week
Ukraine struck a major Moscow-area oil refinery again, Russian officials say, marking a second strike within days.
ArtFight artists share past 'attacks' as event returns in two weeks
artArtFight artists share past 'attacks' as event returns in two weeks
Creators are posting previous-year ArtFight 'attacks' and getting ready for the tournament starting soon
Trae Young to decline $48.97M option, will test free agency
sportsTrae Young to decline $48.97M option, will test free agency
Sources say Young plans to opt out of his $48.97M 2026‑27 option and enter the NBA free‑agent market
Forbidden Door PPV card has only two interpromotional matches
entertainmentForbidden Door PPV card has only two interpromotional matches
Early card notes: just two matches involve outside promotions, with most bouts featuring AEW talent
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Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in vaccinated young women
scienceCervical cancer deaths fall to zero in vaccinated young women
Study finds cervical cancer deaths have fallen to zero among young women who received the HPV vaccine in school-age programs.
bbc.co.uk
Trump administration to pay $765M to cancel four offshore wind projects
newsTrump administration to pay $765M to cancel four offshore wind projects
Interior Dept. will pay $765 million to buy out leases and stop four planned offshore wind farms, adding to prior payouts.
World Cup, Colombia 3, 1 Uzbekistan, Díaz stars
sportsWorld Cup, Colombia 3, 1 Uzbekistan, Díaz stars
Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 at Estadio Azteca; Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz and Jaminton Campaz scored.
sportskeeda.com
College World Series finals set, North Carolina vs Oklahoma
sportsCollege World Series finals set, North Carolina vs Oklahoma
North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to reach the Men's College World Series finals, where they'll face Oklahoma in a best-of-three.
Major Oak, ancient Robin Hood tree, dies
cultureMajor Oak, ancient Robin Hood tree, dies
The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, long linked to the Robin Hood legend, has died after failing to produce new leaves this spring
Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer 2, game adds movie suit July 28
moviesSpider-Man: Brand New Day trailer 2, game adds movie suit July 28
Second trailer teases a Hulk team‑up; Marvel's Spider‑Man 2 will add the Brand New Day suit free on July 28.
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