Bird of the Day, theme 'Best Of June26'

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Andy Burnham unveils 'Number 10 North' plan

Robert Eggers debuts Werwulf trailer

Director Robert Eggers releases first trailer for Werwulf, a 13th‑century werewolf film starring Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Willem Dafoe and Lily‑Rose Depp; opens Dec 25.

Supreme Court rules president can remove independent-agency appointees

Slaughter decision says presidents may oust heads of most independent agencies, changing long‑standing removal limits.

Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86

Dame Penelope Keith, famed for The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at 86, her family says.

Supreme Court refuses Trump's appeal in E. Jean Carroll case

High court declined to hear the appeal, leaving a $5 million civil verdict that found Trump sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll intact.

House could vote on KIDS Act this week as groups urge rejection

Art Fight signups surge as artists post team cards ahead of event

Creators are publishing OC cards and reference sheets as Art Fight signups ramp up for 2026

House of the Dragon S3E2, 'Queen’s Landing', Rhaenyra claims the throne

Episode 2 ends with Rhaenyra asserting control at Queen’s Landing after Daemon’s bloody support and a striking final image

TCM Party spotlights Madeline Kahn in Young Frankenstein and High Anxiety

Classic‑film viewers celebrated Madeline Kahn's comic performances during a TCM Party lineup featuring Young Frankenstein and High Anxiety.

Supreme Court blocks Trump's bid to remove Fed governor Lisa Cook

High court temporarily prevents President Trump from ousting Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook while her legal challenge proceeds.

Jay White returns at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, Bang Bang Gang reunites

Switchblade Jay White made a surprise return at Forbidden Door, reuniting the Bang Bang Gang and helping Cage & Copeland retain the AEW Tag Titles.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls adds Blade, Deadpool and Loki; open beta set July 24, 26

Arc System Works confirmed Blade, Deadpool and Loki on the Samurai Outriders team; PS5/PC open beta runs July 24, 26.

Malik Beasley indicted on federal gambling charges

Former NBA guard Malik Beasley was indicted in a federal sports‑betting probe alleging point‑shaving, wire fraud and money‑laundering.

Uwe Boll to Direct 'Citizen Vigilante' Starring Armie Hammer

Controversial director Uwe Boll confirms he’s directing Citizen Vigilante with Armie Hammer attached, per reports.

Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39

Former NFL running back Chris Johnson told Good Morning America he has been diagnosed with ALS at age 39.

Bill Maher receives Mark Twain Prize at Kennedy Center

Comedian Bill Maher accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at a Kennedy Center ceremony

Ja Morant traded to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray

Memphis trades two-time All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers; Grizzlies receive Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.

Canada reaches World Cup Round of 16 with stoppage‑time Eustaquio winner

Stephen Eustaquio’s long‑range stoppage‑time strike sinks South Africa as hosts Canada advance to the last 16; Davies returns to the lineup

Brazil 2-1 Japan, Martinelli nets 96th-minute winner; Zion Suzuki stood out

Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to score in the 96th minute as Brazil beat Japan 2-1; Japan keeper Zion Suzuki made several key saves.

Lauryn Hill honored with BET Living Legend Icon Award

The BET Awards staged a star‑studded tribute as Lauryn Hill accepted the Living Legend Icon Award and performed on the show.

Netflix developing live-action Persona series

Variety-linked reports say Netflix is developing a live-action Persona series with Christopher Monfette attached and 21 Laps producing.

Witch Hat Atelier Season 2 confirmed

Crunchyroll picked up Witch Hat Atelier for a second season; production underway and U.S. premiere date TBA.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II gets teaser, Netflix sets Fall 2026 launch

Studio Trigger and CD Projekt Red released an official teaser for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II, a new 10-episode Night City story coming Fall 2026 on Netflix.

Splatoon Raiders Direct scheduled for June 30

Nintendo will stream a roughly 15-minute Splatoon Raiders Direct on June 30 at 7am PT, followed by a Treehouse Live gameplay slot.

Dr. Oz and Dean Cain appear onstage at Great American State Fair

Dr. Oz joined actor Dean Cain onstage at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, photos and videos show.

Tiny Stonehenge prop sparks Spinal Tap comparisons online

Users liken a small Stonehenge‑style stage prop to the miniature monument gag from This Is Spinal Tap

Red Sox complete four-game sweep of Yankees on 10th‑inning walk-off

Jarren Duran's RBI single in the 10th lifts Boston to a 5‑4 win and caps a four‑game Fenway sweep.

Naomi Osaka wears kimono-inspired white dress at Wimbledon opener

Osaka walked onto the All England Club court in a custom white, kimono-inspired Nike outfit ahead of her first-round match.

Broadcasters air ads during World Cup hydration breaks

Broadcasters ran commercials during scheduled World Cup hydration/match breaks, prompting boos on live feeds

Will Ospreay defeats Swerve Strickland in Forbidden Door main event

Ospreay beat Swerve in the Owen Hart Cup final, securing a title shot at All In 2026

Mercedes Mone wins back‑to‑back Owen Hart Women's Tournament

Mercedes Mone tapped out Maya World to win the 2026 Owen Hart Women's Cup, becoming the first back‑to‑back winner and earning an All In title shot.

Teyana Taylor named Icon of the Year at 2026 BET Awards

Janet Jackson presented Teyana Taylor with the Icon award as the BET Awards closed a night of performances and tributes

Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast announces plan to split into two public companies, spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky by mid‑2027

West Bank parents plead for end to child killings, Guardian reports

The Guardian reports Israeli forces have killed 235 children in the West Bank since Oct 7, 2023; parents call for investigations and protection.

Andrade turns on Don Callis Family, Team Briscoe wins steel cage match

Andrade El Ídolo betrayed MJF and Don Callis, helped Team Briscoe win the 12‑man steel cage; Mark Briscoe earns a world title shot

Roy Morgan: One Nation support falls after Pauline Hanson comments

Guardian: £1 in every £11 of UK public contracting goes to private equity

Analysis finds about £24.4bn of government spending on contractors flowed to private‑equity‑owned firms in the year to April 2025

Lions release CB Terrion Arnold after court hearing

Detroit cuts former first‑round cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after a Florida pretrial; judge set $1M bond on kidnapping and robbery charges

Super Mario Brothers Super Show clips and frame timestamps circulate

Fans are sharing frame-by-frame timestamps and clips from early Super Mario Brothers Super Show episodes online.

Inquiry says white working-class children 'failed' by schools system

Independent inquiry urges reforms for white working‑class pupils, critics warn free‑school‑meals is a poor proxy.

Trump schedules July Fourth 'TRUMP RALLY' on the National Mall

Politico reports former president Trump will hold a July 4 celebration on the National Mall amid performer withdrawals from related events.

Xbox pauses third-party Game Pass deals

Reports say new Xbox leadership has halted negotiations for third-party Game Pass agreements, pausing day‑one/subscription deals.

Gallego’s Use of Campaign Funds for Family Trips Prompts Scrutiny

Destiny Church's Brian Tamaki says police seized his guns

Controversial New Zealand pastor Brian Tamaki says police confiscated his firearms amid concerns over his escalatory rhetoric.

Love Island USA Casa Amor recoupling escalates as Zach and Kenzie clash

Casa return and recoupling leave Aniya distraught; Megan Thee Stallion cameo and tensions around Kenzie, Sincere and others follow.

Euclid resolves 60 million stars in Milky Way center mosaic

Euclid's 26‑hour deep stare into the Galactic center resolved over 60 million stars, revealing new structure.

Clive Davis funeral draws Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys and others

Music industry funeral in Manhattan featured eulogies from Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys; Kenny G performed

The Archers, Kate loses reception role and Keira gets a surprising opportunity

Tonight's episode shows Kate unable to run reception and Keira being offered an unexpected chance, with estate tensions bubbling up.

The Angry Birds Movie 3 trailer debuts, opens Dec 23

Paramount released the first trailer and poster for The Angry Birds Movie 3, which is set to hit theaters December 23.

Wimbledon opening day, Kecmanovic pushes Jannik Sinner to five sets; Norrie out

Miomir Kecmanovic rallied to force a fifth set against defending champion Jannik Sinner, while Britain’s Cam Norrie was eliminated in the first round.

Judge denies Bruce Lehrmann access to Brittany Higgins documentary footage

Queensland judge rejected Lehrmann’s bid to obtain raw footage from a Brittany Higgins documentary ahead of his trial

Julian Champagnie to sign three-year, $45M deal with Spurs

Spurs forward Julian Champagnie intends to sign a three-year, $45 million contract with San Antonio through 2028-29, sources say.