Sonic the Hedgehog turns 35, SEGA plans livestream

Sonic marks his 35th anniversary; SEGA of America is hosting a special livestream celebration on June 23.

Bird of the Day, theme 'Touchdown'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #Touchdown.

Sally Nugent presses Nigel Farage on BBC Breakfast over £5m gift

Brad Lander wins NY-10 Democratic primary

Former NYC comptroller Brad Lander defeats incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman to take the Democratic nomination in New York’s 10th District.

SpaceX stock tumbles 23% from IPO high

Just days after its blockbuster IPO, SpaceX shares fell about 23%, wiping out gains for many retail buyers.

Buster Posey declines to address Giants' Pride Night questions

Giants president Buster Posey told reporters he would only take 'baseball questions' amid controversy over Pride Night.

Deltarune Chapter 5 scheduled to release tomorrow

Toby Fox's Deltarune Chapter 5 is set for release tomorrow, with countdown posts appearing across time zones.

UN inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Three-member UN panel says Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children and that actions amount to genocide in Gaza.

Tucker Carlson says he will no longer support the Republican Party

Carlson told a podcast he will not back the GOP ahead of the November midterms, criticizing the party's priorities and donors.

Ro Khanna challenges Elon Musk to televised debate after online spat

Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Miami Heat

Bucks send Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas J., three first-rounders, a pick swap and a 2nd.

Rhythm Heaven Groove demo released on Nintendo eShop

Nintendo's Rhythm Heaven Groove 'Starter Demo' is out for Switch; players praise its charm and updated difficulty.

Witch Hat Atelier anime leaves fans on a cliffhanger; readers urged to pick up the manga

Season one ends on a cliffhanger and viewers recommend starting Witch Hat Atelier volume 5 to continue the story.

Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition listed for Switch 2 at Best Buy

Best Buy listing shows a Switch 2 Definitive Edition bundling 'The Final Horizon' campaign, DLC, soundtrack and digital artbook at $49.99.

Primary Election Day, New York and Maryland

Voters head to the polls in competitive congressional and state primaries; polls open until 9:00 PM.

Helluva Boss fandom shares new short frames and Pride merch

Fans circulate a new Helluva Boss short's frames, gender‑swap art, and Pride-themed fan merchandise posts.

Gooseworx posts trans-feminine Jax art from The Amazing Digital Circus

Animator Gooseworx published multiple trans‑feminine depictions of Jax, boosting a fresh wave of TADC trans‑Jax artwork.

Warren and Moreno urge lifting Social Security payroll tax cap

No 2026 NFL supplemental draft, Brendan Sorsby ineligible

NFL informs teams it will not hold a 2026 supplemental draft, leaving Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby unable to enter the league this season.

Haberman and Swan's new book outlines fresh Trump‑era revelations

Ukraine Special Operations destroy railway bridge over North Crimean Canal

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces say they destroyed a railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal near Rozdolne in occupied Crimea.

STAT: 79-year-old given special access to Eli Lilly obesity drug

STAT reports Eli Lilly and the FDA allowed compassionate-use access to retatrutide for one 79-year-old patient.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer preview highlights Burnout-style podracing

Hands-on previews at Summer Game Fest praise Galactic Racer's high-speed arcade racing, roguelite campaign and Burnout DNA.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds adds Classic Sonic, Axel (Crazy Taxi) and Amigo (Samba de Amigo)

Free character updates: Classic Sonic available today; Axel (Crazy Taxi) arrives in August, Amigo in September.

DOJ issued then withdrew subpoenas for Post and WSJ reporters

DOJ sought to compel Washington Post and Wall Street Journal reporters to testify before a federal grand jury, then withdrew the subpoenas.

2026 NBA Draft, Wizards pick AJ Dybantsa No. 1

Washington selects BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick; Grizzlies take Cameron Boozer at No. 3; Clippers pick Keaton Wagler No. 5.

Texas anti-ICE protesters given at least 50-year terrorism sentences

Defendants in the Prairieland case were convicted on terrorism charges and sentenced to minimum terms of 50 years.

Three-team trade sends Julius Randle to Brooklyn; Nic Claxton to Chicago

Timberwolves trade Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick to the Nets; Bulls receive Nic Claxton, Minnesota gets No. 33.

JD Vance says Iran agreed to IAEA inspections in Swiss talks

Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to build a prediction‑markets app

NYT says Zuckerberg dispatched a team to create 'Arena,' a standalone Meta prediction‑markets app to compete with Polymarket and Kalshi.

CDC chief blocked covid vaccine study now published in medical journal

A study the acting CDC director withheld, finding reduced ER visits and hospitalizations after vaccination, is now published.

Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chair, dies at 100

Alan Greenspan has died at age 100 of Parkinson’s complications; tributes note his long influence on U.S. monetary policy

Infinite Rumble charity stream features surprise return of Player Dos

Mystery Wrestling's 24-hour Infinite Rumble charity stream included surprise entrants and the legendary indie return of Player Dos.

Ed Miliband urges UK to stick to net zero, cites over £100bn private pledges

The energy secretary said net‑zero policy can deliver jobs and growth as private sector pledges exceed £100bn this parliament.

Djed Spence appears to refuse Thomas Partey handshake

England defender Djed Spence kept his hand in his pocket and did not shake Thomas Partey during prematch handshakes before England vs Ghana

Supreme Court limits human-rights suits in Cisco Systems v. Doe

6-3 SCOTUS holds courts may not create new causes of action under the Alien Tort Statute, narrowing suits over abuses abroad

European Research Council names 319 ERC Advanced Grant winners

ERC awards 319 Advanced Grants from 3,329 applicants, funding projects from quantum physics to brain organoids.

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over LA sanctuary city policy

Federal judge threw out the administration's suit seeking to block Los Angeles' ordinance limiting cooperation with immigration authorities.

Peter Murrell jailed 5 years 3 months for embezzling £400k from SNP

Former SNP chief executive sentenced after admitting to embezzling £400,310.65 of party funds over about 12 years.

TCM Party screens The Misfits, viewers reflect on Marilyn Monroe

Tonight's TCM Party watch-along of The Misfits drew posts praising Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable and their performances.

Ukraine warns ceasefire offer to Russia may expire

Ukraine’s UN envoy Andrii Melnyk says Kyiv may withdraw its current ceasefire proposal, warning patience is limited.

England held to 0-0 draw by Ghana in Foxborough

England dominated possession but failed to score, match ends 0-0 at Foxborough (World Cup Group L).

Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach

Portland names Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori as its new head coach on a multiyear deal, per reports.

Congress clears sweeping housing bill with bipartisan votes

Blue Jays beat Astros, return to .500

Toronto defeats Houston 4-2 to move back to an even record for the season.

Love Island USA recoupling, Bryce and Trinity clash

Producers tweak the villa‑vs‑Casa challenge; first‑look footage teases a messy recoupling and a contestant (Alannah) leaving the villa.

Oklahoma wins College World Series, beats North Carolina 13-2

Unseeded Oklahoma routed No. 5 North Carolina 13-2 in the winner-take-all Game 3 to claim the 2026 national title.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first to score in six World Cups

Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s win over Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to net goals at six separate World Cup tournaments.

About 400,000 UK children supported by baby banks, charities say

Charities report an 11% rise to ~400,000 children aided by baby banks and warn government action is needed amid rising child poverty.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 gameplay trailer reveals 2027 release

Bandai Namco's Xenoverse 3 trailer shows gameplay, an Age 1000 setting and rebuilt engine for PS5/Xbox/PC, due 2027.

Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as head coach

The Oilers announced Mike Babcock as their new head coach after the NHL cleared his return; media availability set for noon.

Rockies walk off Red Sox, final 3-2

Colorado wins on a walk‑off triple, Rockies 3, Red Sox 2; Boston falls to 31, 48 on the season

Live‑action Magic School Bus film in development, Elizabeth Banks to star

Legendary and Scholastic are developing a live‑action Magic School Bus movie with Elizabeth Banks set to play Ms. Frizzle and Rob Letterman attached to direct.