The Amazing Digital Circus, one-hour finale released publicly

The one‑hour final episode of The Amazing Digital Circus premiered today, with scheduled watchalongs and screenings beginning.

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, eyes Starmer challenge

Greater Manchester mayor took the Makerfield seat, beating Reform UK and signaling a bid to challenge Labour leader Keir Starmer.

Juneteenth remembered, how Emancipation news reached Galveston

June 19, 1865 marked when Union troops enforced the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston; communities commemorate Juneteenth.

Hydrogen peroxide used in Lincoln Reflecting Pool, repainting hit

Park staff used hydrogen peroxide to kill algae in the Lincoln Reflecting Pool; the new paint is peeling and nearby grass was damaged.

James Burrows, 'Cheers' co-creator, dies at 85

Emmy‑winning TV director and co‑creator of Cheers, who directed 1,000+ sitcom episodes, died June 19 at 85.

Bobby Prince, composer for DOOM and Wolfenstein, dies at 81

Robert 'Bobby' Prince, whose music shaped Wolfenstein 3D, DOOM, Duke Nukem and other 90s PC classics, has passed away at 81.

Mexico beats South Korea 1-0, clinches World Cup knockout spot

Luis Romo’s 50th‑minute goal gave Mexico a 1-0 win in Guadalajara and secured El Tri a place in the round of 32.

Opal Lee leads Juneteenth Walk For Freedom in Fort Worth

CBS: Opal Lee’s annual Juneteenth Walk For Freedom proceeded in Fort Worth; heavy rain delayed the start by an hour.

US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly canceled

Switzerland announced planned Friday talks between the United States and Iran at Bürgenstock were called off, June 19

Pete Hegseth blocks Navy promotions, targets women and Black officers

Report links game‑industry execs to Peter Thiel's secret Dialog society

Leaked documents and reporting name tech and game executives among attendees of Peter Thiel's Dialog gatherings

Moss VR game gets non‑VR port demo at Steam Next Fest

GamesRadar: Moss: The Forgotten Relic, long lauded as a VR title, has a non‑VR demo available during Steam Next Fest.

JD Vance defends Trump's Iran deal on TV, Bulwark scrutinizes claims

Vance launched a media blitz defending the administration's Iran‑deal framing; The Bulwark fact‑checks his assertions.

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander urges Keir Starmer to set a departure timetable

Count Binface outshines punditry in Makerfield Sky News interview

Acting DNI Bill Pulte arrives at office, requests plane and top clearance

Flu outbreak at Lackland AFB after vaccine mandate lifted

About 160 trainees fell ill at Lackland Air Force Base and one trainee died after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the flu vaccine optional.

Premier League releases 2026/27 fixture list

The Premier League published the full 2026/27 schedule; Arsenal to defend the title, Coventry return after 25 years.

Taylor Swift marks 20 years since debut single 'Tim McGraw'

June 19 marks the 20th anniversary of Taylor Swift's debut single 'Tim McGraw'

Love Island USA recoupling, S8E14 drama over Sincere and Kenzie

Episode 14's recoupling sparks villa fights; Sol praised and supporters push for Kenzie and Corbin to pair.

Tartan Army takes over Boston fan zones

Thousands of Scottish supporters packed Boston fan zones and pubs ahead of Scotland’s World Cup matches

Tactical Lib Dem and Green voting credited in recent by‑election results

Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles clinch Maine gubernatorial nominations

Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles won their parties’ primaries after ranked‑choice tabulation and will meet this November.

VTuber Summer Slam charity event launches for Gamers Outreach

VTubers begin a multi‑day Summer Slam of streams to raise money for Gamers Outreach hospital gaming kits

Four Seasons Total Landscaping anniversary remembered

Anniversary of the 2020 Trump campaign parking‑lot press briefing at Four Seasons Total Landscaping.

Big Big Run returns to Splatoon 3 after two years

Splatoon 3's limited 'BIG Big Run' event is live again this weekend, with streamers and community runs through June 22.

Matheus Cunha scores twice as Brazil storms Haiti, 3-0 at halftime

Matheus Cunha netted a brace in Philadelphia as Brazil led Haiti 3-0 at halftime in their World Cup Group C match.

Cubs rout Blue Jays 16-2; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exits with injury

Chicago beat Toronto 16-2; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the game with an apparent injury.

Amazon MGM drops Luca Guadagnino Sam Altman film 'Artificial'

Variety reports Amazon MGM has pulled Luca Guadagnino’s nearly finished Sam Altman biopic 'Artificial' and is seeking a new home.

Jonathan Toews retires after 16 NHL seasons

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews announced his retirement Friday, ending a 16-season NHL career.

Scotland vs Morocco, World Cup

Ismael Saibari scored 70 seconds in to give Morocco an early 1-0 lead in the match

Social Security trustees warn fund could be depleted by 2032

Toronto Maple Leafs finalizing sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh

Reports say the Leafs are set to acquire defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign‑and‑trade

Anne Hathaway announces third pregnancy

The Independent: Anne Hathaway revealed she is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman.

Super Mario Bros. Super Show clips and timestamps circulate online

Frame‑by‑frame clips and time‑stamped captions from Super Mario Bros. Super Show Season 1 Episode 1 are circulating online.

MPs demand Fujitsu make 'immediate' payments to Post Office Horizon victims

Commons committee chair Liam Byrne urges Fujitsu to pay redress after operators still await compensation.

Peacock orders 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' live-action series

Peacock gives a straight-to-series order for a live-action adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s LitRPG novels, produced by Seth MacFarlane.

Two-train collision near Bedford, multiple injuries reported

Two passenger trains collided south of Bedford on the line to Luton; air ambulances, Hazard Area Response Team and major incident declared.

Suspected H5 bird flu detected in Western Australia

Authorities say a wild migratory bird in southwest WA returned a suspected positive for H5, the first suspected mainland Australian detection.

Canada passes Bill C-30, gives cabinet power to authorize banned pesticides

New federal law lets cabinet temporarily approve use of banned pesticides; environmental and health groups warn of risks

Iran warns Trump it may strike Israel without warning

Tehran says it could hit Israel 'without warning' if the U.S. does not press to end the war in Lebanon; Swiss talks paused

US to cut PEPFAR HIV funding to South Africa, cites Afrikaner protection claims

U.S. officials say they will end parts of PEPFAR funding for South Africa, alleging Pretoria has not done enough to protect the Afrikaner minority, per BBC.

USA 2-0 Australia, World Cup, USA clinches knockout spot

United States beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle, securing a place in the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds.

URC Grand Final, Leinster vs Bulls

URC Grand Final underway, Leinster press early with tries from Tommy O'Brien and Rieko Ioane.

WPC MPDs warn flash flooding for Southern NM, Big Bend and Central Gulf Coast