Dillon Thieneman drafted by Chicago Bears, No. 25 overall
sportsDillon Thieneman drafted by Chicago Bears, No. 25 overall
Chicago uses the 25th pick to select Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jets pick Omar Cooper Jr., No. 30 overall
sportsJets pick Omar Cooper Jr., No. 30 overall
The New York Jets select Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. with the 30th pick of the 2026 draft.
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KC Concepcion selected No. 24 by the Cleveland Browns
sportsKC Concepcion selected No. 24 by the Cleveland Browns
The Browns take Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion with the 24th overall pick in 2026.
Texans trade up, pick Keylan Rutledge at No. 26
sportsTexans trade up, pick Keylan Rutledge at No. 26
Houston moves up two spots to draft Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge with the 26th pick.
Palantir employees begin questioning company’s ethics, WIRED finds
techPalantir employees begin questioning company’s ethics, WIRED finds
WIRED obtained interviews and internal Slack messages showing Palantir staff raising moral concerns about the firm's work.
Patriots trade up to draft Caleb Lomu, No. 28
sportsPatriots trade up to draft Caleb Lomu, No. 28
New England trades into No. 28 to select Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu in Round 1.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced
gamingAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced
Ubisoft confirms Black Flag remake 'Resynced' for release July 9 with modern graphics and overhauled combat.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick pressed over Epstein ties and 'Gold Card' visa
newsCommerce Secretary Lutnick pressed over Epstein ties and 'Gold Card' visa
Rep. Madeleine Dean confronted Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about misrepresented ties to Jeffrey Epstein and only one approval for the $1M 'Gold Card' visa.
World Press Photo 2026, 'Separated by ICE' wins Photo of the Year
photographyWorld Press Photo 2026, 'Separated by ICE' wins Photo of the Year
Carol Guzy's image of children clinging to their detained father wins World Press Photo of the Year 2026.
Eagles trade up, select USC WR Makai Lemon at No. 20
sportsEagles trade up, select USC WR Makai Lemon at No. 20
Philadelphia traded up with the Cowboys to take USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the 20th pick.
Rams take Ty Simpson at No. 13
sportsRams take Ty Simpson at No. 13
Los Angeles selects Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick, a surprise first‑round choice.
Vikings draft Florida DT Caleb Banks at No. 18
sportsVikings draft Florida DT Caleb Banks at No. 18
Minnesota uses the 18th overall pick on Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks to bolster their interior line.
Fernando Mendoza expected to be No. 1 pick in NFL Draft
sportsFernando Mendoza expected to be No. 1 pick in NFL Draft
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza widely projected to go first overall, linked to the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Ryan Jeffers hits game‑tying grand slam for Twins vs Mets
sportsRyan Jeffers hits game‑tying grand slam for Twins vs Mets
Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers launched a go‑ahead grand slam in the eighth to tie the game 7‑7.
Lions draft OT Blake Miller at No. 17
sportsLions draft OT Blake Miller at No. 17
Detroit takes Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller at 17, signaling a retooling of their offensive line.
Giants select OT Francis Mauigoa at No. 10
sportsGiants select OT Francis Mauigoa at No. 10
New York picks Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa with the 10th overall selection to protect the QB.
Steelers pick OT Max Iheanachor at No. 21
sportsSteelers pick OT Max Iheanachor at No. 21
Pittsburgh selects Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor with the 21st overall pick.
Texas Tech bans student theses and most classes from covering LGBTQ+ topics
educationTexas Tech bans student theses and most classes from covering LGBTQ+ topics
Texas Tech System bars degree‑culminating research on LGBTQ+ topics and restricts most courses from covering LGBTQ+ content.
Dolphins draft OT Kadyn Proctor at No. 12
sportsDolphins draft OT Kadyn Proctor at No. 12
Miami uses the 12th overall pick on Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor, a 6‑ft‑7, 350+ lb lineman.
Jets take TE Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16
sportsJets take TE Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16
New York selects Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq with the 16th pick, adding a mismatch pass catcher.
Eagles trade up, select USC WR Makai Lemon at No. 20
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up with the Dallas Cowboys to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Dallas had earlier moved from No. 12 to No. 11 to take Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, creating the No. 20 slot Philadelphia acquired. Lemon, a playmaking receiver from USC, adds a first-round weapon to the Eagles' passing game. The pick underscores Philadelphia prioritizing wide receiver talent early as it reshapes its offensive personnel.
