California billionaire tax gets enough signatures for ballot
politicsCalifornia billionaire tax gets enough signatures for ballot
Backers say they collected enough signatures to place a one-time 5% tax on Californians with $1.1B+ in assets on the Nov ballot.
Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving Ronette, dies at 80
musicNedra Talley Ross, last surviving Ronette, dies at 80
Nedra Talley Ross, the final surviving member of 1960s girl group The Ronettes, has died at age 80.
Trump berates Norah O'Donnell on 60 Minutes over shooter manifesto
journalismTrump berates Norah O'Donnell on 60 Minutes over shooter manifesto
President Trump called CBS anchor Norah O'Donnell 'a disgrace' after she read portions of the WHCD shooter's manifesto.
Bari Weiss among guests at David Ellison dinner 'honoring' Trump
journalismBari Weiss among guests at David Ellison dinner 'honoring' Trump
Variety reports Bari Weiss and Norah O'Donnell attended a David Ellison dinner held to 'honor' Donald Trump.
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI heads to trial as jury selection starts
techElon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI heads to trial as jury selection starts
Jury selection begins in Musk's suit alleging OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission, setting up a high-profile tech trial in California.
Final Fantasy X opens 25th anniversary website with new art and merch
cultureFinal Fantasy X opens 25th anniversary website with new art and merch
Square Enix launched a Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, unveiling new Tetsuya Nomura art, merch and two albums.
Stanley Cup Playoffs, Avalanche sweep Kings; Lightning even Canadiens series
sportsStanley Cup Playoffs, Avalanche sweep Kings; Lightning even Canadiens series
Colorado completed a 4-0 sweep of the Kings, while Tampa Bay beat Montreal in Game 4 to tie that series 2-2.
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Fright Club, 'Him' (2025) watch
moviesFright Club, 'Him' (2025) watch
Weekly community watch party screening 'Him' (2025); viewers praise Julia Fox but debate the film's rushed final act.
Deandre Ayton ejected from Lakers‑Rockets Game 4 after Flagrant 2
sportsDeandre Ayton ejected from Lakers‑Rockets Game 4 after Flagrant 2
Lakers center Deandre Ayton was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected for an elbow to Alperen Şengün in Game 4.
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Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers, Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 4
sportsAnaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers, Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 4
Ducks rally, Cutter Gauthier, Mikael Granlund and Jeffrey Viel score as Anaheim ties Edmonton 3-3 late; highlights circulating.
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Israeli strikes kill 14 in southern Lebanon
newsIsraeli strikes kill 14 in southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s health ministry says Sunday strikes killed 14, including two children, and wounded 37; residents warned to leave seven towns.
Allegations Stephen Miller used his pregnant wife as a human shield at WHCD
newsAllegations Stephen Miller used his pregnant wife as a human shield at WHCD
Circulating photos and an essay claim Stephen Miller shielded his pregnant wife during the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident.
Japanese bands run Apple Music pre-add campaigns
musicJapanese bands run Apple Music pre-add campaigns
Poppin'Party and Roselia are promoting Apple Music pre‑adds for new singles, with pre-save perks and digital promos.
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid merge parties to challenge Netanyahu
politicsNaftali Bennett and Yair Lapid merge parties to challenge Netanyahu
Former Israeli prime ministers Bennett and Lapid announced a joint party today to oppose Benjamin Netanyahu in 2026.
Celtics rout 76ers 128-96, spoil Joel Embiid's post-appendectomy return
sportsCeltics rout 76ers 128-96, spoil Joel Embiid's post-appendectomy return
Joel Embiid returned 17 days after an appendectomy but Boston beat Philadelphia 128-96 to take a 3-1 series lead.
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After Hours Til Dawn tickets appear on resale sites
musicAfter Hours Til Dawn tickets appear on resale sites
Resale listings up for The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn shows, with various price tiers appearing in Brazil listings.
Chelsea to face Manchester City in FA Cup final at Wembley
sportsChelsea to face Manchester City in FA Cup final at Wembley
Chelsea beat Leeds 1-0 in the semi, booking a heavyweight FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley.
Advocacy petition demands release of unredacted Epstein files
journalismAdvocacy petition demands release of unredacted Epstein files
MomsRising petition urges Congress and the DOJ to turn over all missing, unredacted Epstein case files.
Jamie Raskin rebukes Dana Bash over blaming Democrats for WHCD attack
journalismJamie Raskin rebukes Dana Bash over blaming Democrats for WHCD attack
CNN's Dana Bash asked if Democratic 'heated rhetoric' helped fuel the WHCD attacker; Rep. Jamie Raskin sharply pushed back.
Ayo Dosunmu erupts for 43, Timberwolves take 3-1 lead
sportsAyo Dosunmu erupts for 43, Timberwolves take 3-1 lead
Dosunmu posts a career-high 43 off the bench as Minnesota beats Denver 112-96 to go up 3-1 in the series.
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Final Fantasy X opens 25th anniversary website with new art and merch
Square Enix launched a special Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary website ahead of the game’s 25th anniversary on July 19, 2026. The site unveils new artwork by character designer Tetsuya Nomura, new merchandise and collaborations, plus two albums and vinyl releases tied to the celebration. The Japanese announcement page lists upcoming goods, collaboration details, and purchase information for the anniversary items. These official new visuals, physical sound releases, and merch give collectors and longtime players fresh, tangible material from one of the series’ most acclaimed entries.
