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USA v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off at 9pm EDT/2am BST/11am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail BeauChris Richards is INA 100% record on our projected lineup, with Chris Richards getting his wish and cracking the opening lineup. So, a nominal lopsided 3-4-2-1 that plays as a 3-2-5 in attack and a 4-4-2 in defense. The US fared better against Germany after Malik Tillman dropped deeper into midfield and Weston McKennie played more advanced. I would expect similar today, though I wouldn’t discount the potential for something closer to a 4-1-4-1 with Robinson and Freeman operating like full-backs, Tyl...
Cyle Larin’s strike unleashes joy and saves Canada from the curse of ‘almost’
For the first time in the history of the men’s World Cup, Les Rouges have a point. It lifted pressure on a team scarred by disappointment on the biggest stageIsmaël Koné almost passed out. Cyle Larin was almost deafened.Seventy-eight minutes into a Friday lunchtime where “almost” looked like becoming a Canadian curse, perhaps it was the jarringly definitive nature of that one single, swivelling moment that sparked such an uproarious outpouring of, well, everything. Continue reading...
Crowd gathers at Kennedy Center after court denies Trump’s emergency appeal to keep his name on building – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Court denies emergency appeal to retain Trump’s name on Kennedy CenterSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump and his allies have discussed pushing lawmakers to pass a resolution aimed at voiding his first-term impeachments, the Wall Street Journal reported last night, citing people familiar with the matter.“It should be done because I did nothing wrong,” Trump said when asked about the resolution in a phone call this week with the Journal. “It was a rigged deal — it was a whole rigged situation.” Continue reading...
Trump says leader of Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang killed in US strike
President says Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores killed in ‘swift and lethal’ military strike with help from VenezuelaThe US military has killed a leader in the Venezuelan street gang Tren de Aragua, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, with the help of Venezuela, Donald Trump announced on Friday.“At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Niño Guerrero, the infamous leader of Tren De Aragua, one of the most bloodthirsty Terrorist Organizations on Planet Earth,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Continue reading...
Trump news at a glance: president’s name to be removed from Kennedy Center
Appeals court in Washington DC rejected emergency appeal seeking to pause the removal of Donald Trump’s name from the building on Friday – key US politics stories from Friday 12 June at a glanceThe ongoing fracas over the facade of Washington DC’s Kennedy Center reached a key moment Friday night in the US capital.An appeals court in Washington DC rejected an emergency appeal seeking to pause the removal of Donald Trump’s name from the building on Friday. Continue reading...
Clint Dempsey slams Jesse Marsch after national anthem dig: ‘Worry about your own team’
Canada coach: Had to beg US players to sing anthemMarsch was assistant for USMNT from 2010-11Dempsey says it was an ‘honor’ to represent countryClint Dempsey, the US men’s national team’s joint all-time leading scorer, has fired back at Jesse Marsch after the Canada coach suggested that American players had to be begged to sing the Star-Spangled Banner.Speaking to reporters this week before Canada’s World Cup opener – a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in Toronto – Marsch was praising the pride of his own team when he drew a comparison with US players. Marsch was an assistant for...
Judge orders restoration of national park plaques removed under Trump directive
Officials given 21 days to comply with order after Angel Kelley condemns administration for ‘telling half-truths’A US district court judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate any history or science materials it removed from the nation’s public monuments, finding that the White House’s actions “set a dangerous precedent of censorship and sanitization”.In March 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “restoring truth and sanity to American history”, calling upon the secretary of interior to examine monuments, memorials and statues to see if they had been altered after J...
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
Known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and a love for puns, Gene Shalit joined Today in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973. He was a middle-of-the-road critic, known for his wit and intelligence.
US justice department approves $111bn merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery
Deal still under UK scrutiny with new investigation, and could face lawsuit from state attorneys generalDonald Trump’s Department of Justice has decided to approve the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance, controlled by the Ellison family, and Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company of networks like CNN and HBO.The deal was approved by the justice department’s anti-trust division after months of review, and despite the concerns of many people in the entertainment and media industries who believe it will hurt competition by reducing the number of film studios and – most likely – merging two ne...
Trump's name is poised to be removed from the Kennedy Center
A judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the building. The institution appealed, an effort that was also rebuffed Friday evening.
Spencer Pratt concedes LA mayor race, but declares ‘war’ against advancing candidates
In video, The Hills actor, who did not contest the outcome of the election, said his campaign to ‘save’ LA was just startingSpencer Pratt appeared to concede the Los Angeles mayor’s race on Friday in a new video where he says “the campaign portion of my mission to save Los Angeles is coming to a close”, but declares “war” against the two candidates advancing to the city’s general election.In the video posted on social media, Pratt notably did not contest the results of the election, despite Donald Trump’s repeated, but unfounded claims the race was “rigged”. Trump, who endorsed Pratt, called C...
Gene Shalit, longtime Today show movie critic, dies at 100
Beloved movie critic and arts reporter was known for bushy hair and mustache and affection for groan-inducing punsGene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the Today show over four decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, has died. He was 100.Shalit’s family announced the death Friday to NBC News, saying in a statement that he “passed away peacefully today after 100 years of an amazing life”. Continue reading...
Court denies emergency appeal to retain Trump’s name on Kennedy Center
Justice department lawyers had appealed to stay a judge’s order to remove Trump’s name from facadeAn appeals court in Washington DC rejected an emergency appeal seeking to pause the removal of Donald Trump’s name from the facade of the Kennedy Center on Friday.Justice department lawyers for Donald Trump and his hand-picked Kennedy Center board filed the emergency appeal earlier on Friday, asking the court to stay a judge’s order that his name be removed from the facade of Washington’s leading performing arts venue. Continue reading...
Paramount-Warner Brothers merger gets Justice Department approval
The Justice Department closed its investigation into the proposed $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery, saying it found no threat to competition or consumers.
The U.S. and Iran Might Actually Have a Deal
The two sides say they are close to an agreement to end a war that has left everyone badly bruised.
Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
The decision paves the way for a proposed $111 billion merger uniting two rival studio giants — Paramount, owner of CBS, and the much larger Warner, which includes HBO and CNN.
A Trump push to cut 'statistical noise' could mean less data from the Census Bureau
New public data for redistricting and other uses may be reduced as Trump officials limit the ways the Census Bureau can protect people's privacy when it releases statistics.
Trump officials cut federal funds to LA homeless services agency
Housing and urban development department alleges fraud in administration’s latest clash with CaliforniaThe Trump administration has suspended federal funding to Los Angeles’s beleaguered homelessness agency.The announcement is the administration’s latest move rescinding funding to California, where Donald Trump has feuded with the state’s Democratic leaders. Continue reading...
Fire at California warehouse complex prompts evacuations as authorities fight blaze
No injuries reported as fire in Tracy destroys medical equipment warehouse and authorities investigate causeA fire at a 1m sq ft warehouse complex continued to burn out of control in California early on Friday, as authorities warned the blaze could take days to extinguish and may contain toxic hazards.The raging inferno was pumping thick black smoke up in billowing clouds as flame and a red hot glow were visible beneath from aerial images. The fire has destroyed the medical equipment warehouse in Tracy, in northern California, and prompted evacuations of other nearby facilities, with no injuri...
Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Cyle Larin grabbed a historic point for the co-hosts in Toronto after Jovo Lukic’s first-half openerForget the World Cup just for a sec … some news from Scotland. Canada: Crépeau, Johnston, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea, Buchanan, Koné, Eustáquio, Millar, Jonathan David, Oluwaseyi Continue reading...
Our Most MAGA Court Created Another Mess for SCOTUS to Clean Up
Why is this MAGA court so obsessed with a horse racing law?
Why No Human Being Should Ever Be Allowed to Have a Trillion Dollars
Could you count to a trillion? Oh, hell no. I just timed myself counting to 100 as fast as I could. It took 38 seconds. The higher you count, the longer the numbers get, and so the slower the count becomes, but let’s be ridiculously conservative and assume I could maintain that rapid counting pace. […]
Leave Your Airplane-Window Shades Open
Only watching movies on the plane takes away from whatever magic is left in air travel.
She Might Be Our Biggest Twentysomething Pop Star. Her New Album Is Most Indebted to … a Goth Gen X Icon?
On Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, it’s a battle of Swift vs. … Smith?
Elon Musk is a trillionaire now. Is that bad for the economy? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire thanks to his company SpaceX, which now has the biggest IPO of all time. Public trading in the company has put it's valuation at over $2tn. The eye-watering sums of money pouring into AI are also boosting other tech titans, including OpenAI and Anthropic. Both companies are expected to go public this year with nearly trillion-dollar valuations. The Guardian’s US tech editor Blake Montgomery tells Kai Wright that with these IPOs, all our financial futures are forever tied to AI’s success, and more worryingly, its possible failureWatch on YouTu...
A judge clears the way for Trump's name to be removed from the Kennedy Center
On Friday, a federal judge denied an appeal by the Kennedy Center's board of trustees for a stay on the removal of President Trump's name from the building. Then the Trump administration filed for an emergency stay, and that too was denied.
Trump says he has canceled planned strikes on Iran and peace deal is near — again
President Trump has canceled planned strikes in Iran, claiming, once again, that a peace deal is near. This is just the latest salvo in a series of whiplash proclamations when it comes to the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran.
Taylor Swift’s Wedding Is Haunted by One Big Rumor. It’s Actually Perfect.
She may be preparing a troll for the ages.
What would it take to stop women from bleeding to death after childbirth?
A newly published series of reports calls attention to a dire situation facing millions of women after childbirth — and the solutions that can prevent death from postpartum hemorrhage.
To read more this summer, stop waiting for the perfect moment
So you want to ignite a reading habit this summer. How do you get back into the groove? We talk to reading enthusiasts for their best tricks — like allowing yourself to read wherever, whenever.
US-Iran peace deal remains elusive as Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claims
US president dismisses Iranian media reports agreement is close, despite earlier suggesting a deal could be signed this weekendMiddle East crisis – live updatesProspects for an immediate end to the war between Iran and the US remained uncertain on Friday amid a chaotic series of conflicting claims and counter-claims by US and Iranian officials about ongoing negotiations.Donald Trump seemed to distance himself from his earlier comments that suggested a preliminary agreement could be signed as soon as this weekend, with a series of angry social media posts describing the Iranians as “very dishon...
Olivia Rodrigo Has No Chill
The pop star’s biggest asset is her ferocity—and her new record doubles down on those big, messy feelings.
My Mother-in-Law Treats My Wife Horribly. Our Daughter Accidentally Might Have Saved Us All.
I'm proud of her.
US judge refuses to block Trump’s White House UFC birthday event
Gaudy arena is already built on South Lawn to celebrate US president’s birthday and America’s 250th anniversaryA federal judge refused on Friday to stop the White House from staging a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary – on Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.US district judge Amit Mehta’s ruling allows organizers to use the White House lawn as the venue for Sunday’s planned UFC mixed martial arts event. Continue reading...
The SpaceX IPO made Musk a trillionaire. The old rules of capitalism no longer apply | Robert Reich
The economic principles taught in school aren’t as relevant as hype, connections and total, arbitrary controlShare your views on SpaceX’s stock market debutElon Musk is now the world’s first trillionaire, after his SpaceX exploration and satellite company went public on the Nasdaq on Friday.With shares priced at $135 each, Musk’s aerospace and satellite maker soared to an overall market valuation of approximately $1.77tn – which raised Musk’s net worth (which had already hovered at the astronomical $813bn) into the $1tn stratosphere. Continue reading...
Years Ago, My Boyfriend Took In a Teen Girl. I’m Not Allowed to Meet Her.
Is this strange?
A Surprisingly Human Story About Aliens
This novel is nominally about an interstellar voyage. It’s actually about sex, love, God, and the problem of evil.
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Disorder in Belfast, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, the Ebola outbreak, and the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA finals – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...
China arrests a U.S. scholar with a history of Myanmar activism, suspected of spying
China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in "espionage and endangering Chinese national security."
The Supreme Court invented a special legal rule solely to screw Planned Parenthood
About a year ago, the Supreme Court handed down a baffling decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood (2025). In Medina, South Carolina committed an obvious violation of federal Medicaid law, but the Court’s Republican majority seemed to bend over backward to prevent the patients affected by this legal violation from suing to enforce their rights. […]
My Clip Viral, My Spencer Pratt, My Kalshi Dived, Knicks In Five??
Sometimes slop is the medium before it’s the message.
Jomboy on Robot Umpires and the Future of Baseball
How MLB turned balls and strikes into a spectacle
Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Trump administration created fund to resolve his lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returnsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA federal judge in Virginia has extended an order blocking the Trump administration’s nearly $1.8bn slush fund, saying the administration’s public statements that the fund was dead were not assuring enough.The US district judge Leonie Brinkema, an appointee of Bill Clinton, said she would lift her order if the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, and the treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, filed a declaration under penalty of perjury that th...
US consumer sentiment improves in June due to easing gas prices
Consumer sentiment still remains at historically low levels amid Iran war and rising inflation, new survey showsEasing gas prices are making Americans feel better about their personal finances and the economy in June, but consumer sentiment remains at historically low levels amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to new survey data from the University of Michigan.The latest numbers come as SpaceX marks its historic stock market debut, which has made Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Yet many Americans still feel like they are struggling even as the stock market reaches rec...
Oil prices plummet as Trump claims he is close to US-Iran deal
Brent crude falls as optimism rises that strait of Hormuz could reopen over the weekendGlobal oil prices fell on Friday to lows not seen since the first week of the Iran crisis after Donald Trump claimed he was close to reaching a peace deal with Tehran.The price of Brent crude began to tumble from about $93 a barrel in overnight trade after the US president called off further military strikes against Iran scheduled for the evening. Continue reading...
In defense of the babydoll dress
Olivia Rodrigo's headline-grabbing looks are the latest chapter in a longer story of autonomy and liberation
Slate Pears Game 302: Jun. 12, 2026
Today's puzzle has five pears.
Shaving His Partner “Down There” Turned Him On. I Have a Suspicion About Why.
Jessica Stoya replies to readers’ comments and suggestions.
My Boyfriend and I Have All Kinds of Good Sex. But He Still Hasn’t Done What I Expect From a Man.
How do I ask for what I want?
I Had a Spontaneous Orgasm on a Plane. I Blame My Exhausting Condition.
Rich Juzwiak replies to readers’ comments and suggestions.
Slate Crossword Presents: A Spielberg Double Feature
Solve a special grid as part of Slate’s reflection on our most successful, and perhaps greatest, living director.
Six Books That Take You to Space
You won’t even have to leave your couch.
My Wife Is the Most Interesting Person in Every Room. It’s Leading to a Frustrating Problem.
Tia Williams answers your questions.
Tornados tear through Illinois – video
Multiple tornadoes touched down in Livingston county, Illinois, on 12 June. One tore through the city of Streator, damaging homes and infrastructure. Hundreds of thousands of people in the region were left without power Continue reading...
Anthony Head made the flawed father figure impossible to hate
From "Buffy" to "Ted Lasso," his roles made us see that no man is beyond redemption
A Cult-Favorite Show Is Back With Some Major Changes. Not Everyone Is Happy With Them.
What the conversation surrounding Interview With the Vampire—renamed The Vampire Lestat for its third season—is missing.
Data is not enough: from Covid to measles, America must relearn risk communication | Lynne Peeples
The confusion over hantavirus and Ebola is a reminder that we must do better at explaining how to respond to an outbreakTwo unfolding outbreaks continue to command global attention. As a hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship appears to be petering out, Ebola cases continue to mount in Africa. Alongside them have emerged familiar artifacts of the Covid era, including dashboards, trackers, maps, risk estimates and a polarized mix of alarming and dismissive takes.Once again, we’re able to watch disease spread in almost real time. Yet despite all the information, many people are left asking th...
If You’re Not Removing This Part of the Garlic in Your Cooking, You’re Doing It Wrong
No use mincing words on this one.
Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to appeal against fraud conviction in FTX case
Decision to not overturn fallen crypto mogul’s 25-year prison sentence was handed down by three-judge panel Sam Bankman-Fried on Friday lost his bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence over the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded.The decision was handed down by a three-judge panel of the New York-based second US circuit court of appeals. Continue reading...
How soon can we cancel the White House reality show?
With Karoline Leavitt on leave, Trump-era briefings have gone from godawful to completely dysfunctional
The Women Who Don’t Own Clothes
The rental service Nuuly is taking over America’s closets.
Photos of the Week: Basilica Blessing, Tree Tunnel, Parrot Prediction
Scenes from the French Open in Paris; a pro-wrestling match at a public library in California; celebrations in Brazil for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup; a congressional baseball game in Washington, D.C.; and much more
The UFC’s Biggest Cards Nearly Always Include Women. Except at Freedom 250.
When Americans tune into UFC Freedom 250, the series of mixed martial arts fights taking over the White House on President Trump’s 80th birthday this Sunday, one key element of the sport will be missing: female fighters. To the unfamiliar, that might seem unsurprising given the hypermasculine stereotypes that surround MMA. But as Kyle Green, […]
Magic Mushrooms, but Better
What if tripping could be customized?
The Whimsy and Heartbreak of America’s Garage Sales
For $100, I bought bric-a-brac that explains a nation.
Trump Is Targeting Immigrants From Places Hardest Hit by Climate Shocks
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countries most vulnerable to displacement from climate-driven disasters, a Guardian analysis shows. As the Trump administration pushes policies to boost planet-heating fossil fuels, millions of people are being forced to flee their homelands due to […]
The Supreme Court’s Pending Decision on Haitians’ Humanitarian Status Is a Matter of “Life and Death”
Vilès Dorsainvil has thought a lot about desperation recently. Specifically, what desperation forces people to do, and the tragedy it seems to attract. As a Haitian immigrant and the executive director of the Haitian Support Center in Springfield, Ohio, he has seen a desperate community seeking stability in the United States, only to find that […]
Americans Are Already Paying Dearly for the National Debt
A spendthrift government is raising borrowing costs for everyone.
The “clean energy” mine that could put one of America’s most pristine wilderness areas at risk
There’s no such thing as a truly pristine landscape — humans have, over millennia, shaped every environment on Earth — but the Boundary Waters wilderness of northeastern Minnesota comes pretty darn close. Stretching across more than a million acres near the Canadian border, about four hours north of Minneapolis, the Boundary Waters is a messy […]
The next AI safety fight may actually be about DNA
AI company CEOs Sam Altman (OpenAI), Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind), and Dario Amodei (Anthropic) disagree on a lot, like how fast the technology should develop, the best way to regulate it, and how to prepare society for smarter-than-human AI, among other things. That makes it all the more remarkable that they — along with 85 […]
The Data-Center Panic Is Overblown
Critics are inflating the costs.
The Boeing 747 Begins Its Final Descent
The jet was perhaps the pinnacle of American engineering excellence. Its retirement signals an end to an era of American culture—and ambition.
TPUSA’s new message to girls: Hate yourself
Speakers at the women's leadership summit continued Charlie Kirk's misogynist mission
AI data centers are taking over. These Americans are fighting back
Energy and water intensive AI projects are draining communities. The revolt is just getting started
Trump’s strange flirtation with AI socialism, explained
A new, bipartisan idea is taking Washington by storm: collective ownership of the means of production. Sort of, anyway. Last Friday, President Donald Trump announced that he would soon be meeting with the executives of top AI companies to discuss a financial “partnership.” “There are concepts where pieces [of these companies] could be given to […]
Trump’s investigations of the 2020 election may have more to do with 2026
The president is laying the groundwork to question the next GOP loss
Welcome to ‘the Claw’: the White House fighting cage captures Trump era rot | Sidney Blumenthal
The 154ft-tall structure for the UFC Freedom 250 gives Trump a chance to to put the government out to the highest bidder“If the government decides, very quickly, to bulldoze the Statue of Liberty – the people whose ancestors that was the first thing they saw coming to this country, but the government moved too fast – nothing can be done?” asked Judge Patricia Millet of the District of Columbia court of appeals on 5 June to the principal deputy assistant attorney general, Yaakov Roth. “I think that’s right, yes,” he replied.In the case brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation aga...
Trump keeps insulting female journalists. It’s time for the press to stop tolerating it | Margaret Sullivan
‘Piggy’, ‘corrupt’, ‘stupid’: the president keeps lashing out. Here’s how journalists can stand up to himFor many years now, Donald Trump has been saying awful things to – or about – the female media figures who have the nerve to ask him questions and challenge his falsehoods.“Quiet, Piggy,” he ordered a Bloomberg reporter, Catherine Lucey, last year in a press gaggle when she pushed him about the release of the Epstein files.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist writing on media, politics and culture Continue reading...
My Parents Love Dropping a Ton of Cash on Travel. My Wife Has a Weird Argument for Why It Makes Them Bad Grandparents.
I'm scared she's going to say something to them.
Slate SoundBites for June 12, 2026
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People Consider a Certain Reaction During a Crisis to Be a Red Flag. But It’s More Complicated Than That!
Prudie replies to readers’ comments and suggestions.
Think You’re Smarter Than Slate’s Senior Audience Development Editor? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
Slate Mini Crossword for June 12, 2026
Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.
Slate Crossword: Supporter of the Arts? (Five Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for June 12, 2026.
The Kennedy Center, Minus Trump
After a judge said the president’s name had to go, crowds braced for a cathartic moment.
That Crisp, Clean Beer You Love Has Long Depended on a Strange, Very Old Ingredient. Brewers Are Dropping It in the Name of Progress.
A modern mass-extinction event is approaching …
Trump’s Disturbing “Renovations” to My Hometown Have Only One Purpose. I Hate That They’re Succeeding.
Most Americans will encounter Trump’s D.C. “renovations” only on eighth grade field trips. Those of us who live here have to suffer them every day.
IPO to the Moon
Floating on a bubble or riding on a rocket?
After SpaceX’s huge IPO, Americans’ financial future will be bound to AI
They’re about to get more AI rammed down their throats, stuck into their pension plans and investment portfoliosShare your views on SpaceX’s stock market debutAmericans are growing worried about what artificial intelligence portends for their futures. Eight in 10 Americans report concern over AI, compared with a third who report being excited, according to a recent Quinnipiac poll. More than half think it will do more harm than good in their daily lives. Seven out of 10 think it will reduce the number of available jobs.Skeptical though they may be, they are about to get more AI rammed down the...
Thank You for Your Attention to This Birthday
President Trump will welcome 80 with bright lights and fighting.
A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune.
The post A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune. appeared first on ProPublica.
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Tren de Aragua leader killed in US military strike, Trump says
The leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has been killed in a U.S. military strike, President Donald Trump said in a social media post Friday night.
US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote on in a social media post.
World Cup kicks off in the US with performances from Katy Perry, Future and Tyla
Earlier, Canada hosted its own opening ceremony in Toronto, featuring singers Alanis Morrisette and Michael Bublé.
1 killed, others injured in Virginia church tent collapse amid high winds
One person was killed and 11 others were taken to hospitals after a large tent at a Virginia church event collapsed during a storm and high winds Friday, authorities said
Trump: Tren de Aragua leader Niño Guerrero killed in strike
The strike was described as coordinated with Venezuelan officials.
1 killed, 22 injured in Virginia church tent collapse
The incident occurred Friday night during an outdoor service at East Lake Community Church in Moneta, Virginia.
DOJ signs off on Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
The Department of Justice said it determined that Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is not likely to harm competition.
Balogun firma su doblete con un zurdazo y Estados Unidos golea a Paraguay 3-0
Tillman encontró el espacio perfecto y habilitó a Folarin Balogun, que volvió a responder con categoría y un zurdazo para marcar su segundo gol de la noche y ampliar la ventaja del USMNT sobre Paraguay.
Balogun firma su doblete con un zurdazo y Estados Unidos golea a Paraguay 3-0
Tillman encontró el espacio perfecto y habilitó a Folarin Balogun, que volvió a responder con categoría y un zurdazo para marcar su segundo gol de la noche y ampliar la ventaja del USMNT sobre Paraguay.
U.S. men's soccer team plays first 2026 World Cup match
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
The American left has a favorite player
Timothy Weah hangs with Zohran Mamdani, dismissed Donald Trump and wins a shout-out from Hillary Clinton.
Trump says U.S. killed Tren de Aragua leader in airstrike
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Anthropic suspends new AI models after government directive
The U.S. government instructed Anthropic to prevent any foreign national from accessing the AI company’s latest and most powerful models Friday evening, according to the company
Trump says alleged leader of Tren de Aragua gang killed in U.S. strike
The president said the military strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, who’s known as Niño Guerrero, was carried out in coordination with Venezuela.
Trump says alleged leader of Tren de Aragua gang killed in U.S. strike
The president said the military strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, who’s known as Niño Guerrero, was carried out in coordination with Venezuela.
"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for June 14, 2026
This week's guests include Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and former National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn.
"Final, agreed upon text" of U.S.-Iran peace deal reached, Pakistan says
Iran's foreign minister said a deal has "never been closer" and that the details of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. will be shared publicly "in due course."
¡Balogun amplía la ventaja! Gran asistencia de Pulisic para el 2-0 de Estados Unidos
Christian Pulisic volvió a demostrar su calidad con una asistencia precisa para que Folarin Balogun definiera con autoridad y marcara el segundo gol de Estados Unidos ante Paraguay en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026.
La reacción de Pochettino al gol del USMNT que lo dice todo sobre su exigencia en el Mundial
El técnico argentino explotó de júbilo tras el autogol de Paraguay, pero de inmediato llamó a Tyler Adams para darle indicaciones, aprovechando la pausa por los festejos.
"It rips my heart apart": U.S. military veteran calls on ICE to release wife
An American citizen who served in the Army and the Texas National Guard for roughly 20 years is desperately urging immigration officials to release his wife, who is facing deportation to Honduras.
Scoop: Trump admin blocks foreign access to Anthropic's most powerful AI
The Trump administration is blocking foreign governments, companies and individuals from accessing Anthropic's most advanced AI models.Why it matters: The move marks an escalation in Washington's effort to treat cutting-edge AI systems as national security assets.Anthropic now finds itself on a Pentagon blacklist deeming it too dangerous for the government's own use, and in a Commerce Department licensing regime deeming it too dangerous for foreign use. Driving the news: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday sent a letter to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei saying that the Mythos 5 and Fable 5...
Jalen Brunson says fans have to 'be better' during NBA finals
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson talked to NBC News' Jesse Kirsch about the behavior from fans outside of the NBA Finals saying he loves the fans but they "need to be better." Brunson also spoke about the comeback his team made during Game 4 of the finals.
¡Primer autogol del Mundial! Bobadilla anota en propia puerta y le da el 1-0 a USA ante Paraguay
La presión de USA dio resultado, tras una salida rápida, llegó una desafortunada acción defensiva de Paraguay que terminó enviando el balón al fondo de la red. El conjunto estadounidense tomó ventaja en su debut mundialista.
Veteran calls on ICE to release his wife: "My heart broke"
Retired Staff Sgt. Wilmer Trujillo served in the U.S. National Guard for roughly 20 years. Now, he is calling on federal immigration officials to release his wife, Arelys Barahona-Martinez, a native Honduran who is facing deportation. Trujillo spoke with CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US Justice Department
The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.
South Korea turns master workers’ know-how into AI data
South Korea will spend $31.2 million to turn master workers' tacit manufacturing know-how into artificial intelligence data and training models.
Meet the regular people making money off SpaceX’s IPO — from a few bucks to a few million
The record-setting SpaceX IPO made Elon Musk a trillionaire. It also paid off for Daniella Rodriguez and millions of other retail investors who had stock.
Justice Department approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
The Department of Justice said the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery does not threaten competition in the U.S.
OpenAI’s Altman to visit Naver after Nvidia CEO’s trip
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is expected to visit Naver, a week after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with the S. Korean technology company's leadership.
Election probe team searches NEC servers for second day
Investigators searched National Election Commission servers for over S. Korea's ballot shortage, reviewing seized records on ballot printing.
South Korea fans celebrate comeback World Cup win in Seoul
Thousands of S. Korean soccer fans packed Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul, celebrating through South Korea's 2-1 comeback victory over Czechia.
Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.
Hanmi Semiconductor to invest $32.9M in SpaceX
Hanmi Semiconductor said it will invest about 50 billion won, or $32.9 million, in SpaceX as part of strategic move tied to future cooperation in AI.
K-pop helps open 2026 World Cup across North America
K-pop stars EJAE, Lisa and BTS take key stages at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from the opening ceremonies to the final halftime show.
Reacciones de Barbarez, Marsch, Lukic y Larin tras el empate 1-1
Barbarez ve justo el 1-1 ante Canadá y Lukic celebra su primer gol mundialista. Por los canadienses, Larin reclama la titularidad con su tanto de empate y el DT Jesse Marsch exige aprender de las dudas del primer tiempo para el próximo partido.
¡Arrancó el sueño americano! Estados Unidos encendió Los Ángeles con épica ceremonia en el Mundial
Tyla, Future, LISA, Anitta y Rema hicieron vibrar el SoFi Stadium en una celebración llena de energía que completó el trío de aperturas de la Copa del Mundo compartida entre México, Canadá y Estados Unidos.
U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea
Tensions between China and the Philippines, a key American ally, intensified this week. U.S. intelligence agencies are closely monitoring activity around the disputed Scarborough Shoal, according to U.S. officials. The officials say the Chinese government installed what Beijing has called a "scientific structure" in the middle of the reef, angering the Philippines. CBS News' James LaPorta, who broke that story alongside Olivia Gazis, has more.
"Somos el mismo Paraguay de las eliminatorias, pero mejorado"
Gustavo Alfaro aseguró que su selección llega en buenas condiciones y destacó la evolución de Paraguay en ataque y señaló que las transiciones serán determinantes en el partido del Mundial 2026.
Alabama seeks lethal injection execution after court rejects nitrogen gas method
Alabama is seeking to execute a man with lethal injection hours after his nitrogen execution was prevented from going forward.
South Korea exhibit traces 80 years of art ties with Japan
South Korea's Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art exhibition traces 80 years of Korean-Japanese artistic exchange through Paik, Lee Bul and others.
Girls who call themselves twins say, "We have a bond that we think no one else can break"
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" again with a pair of twins, who aren't really twins. Just don't try to tell them that.
Severe storms, tornadoes slam Midwest, killing at least 1
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.
FIFA does pregame land acknowledgment
The World Cup host paid tribute to California’s Native American tribes before its first match on U.S. soil.
At least 1 killed, 9 hospitalized in Texas mass shooting; suspect dead
The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was wanted for attempted murder of a police officer after shooting at law enforcement during a vehicle chase earlier this week, officials said.
Llegó la hora: Estados Unidos ya está en el SoFi para su debut mundialista
Mauricio Pochettino, Christian Pulisic y el resto de la selección estadounidense llegaron al SoFi Stadium, donde realizaron el reconocimiento de cancha y ultimaron detalles antes de su partido frente a Paraguay en el Mundial 2026.
WATCH: Utah officers break down doors of St. George apartment doors for fire rescue
Dramatic video shows police braving the flames to save those inside, waking people up – including children – out of their beds to get them to safety.
SpaceX's public offering creates new millionaires: "I don't have the words, honestly"
SpaceX's market debut made Elon Musk a trillionaire on Friday. The company has also minted thousands of new millionaires. Jo Ling Kent reports.
U.S., Iran say they are closing in on an agreement
Both the U.S. and Iran said they are closing in on a final agreement that could be signed as soon as Sunday or Monday. It could launch further talks to wind down Iran's nuclear ambitions, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end months of military hostilities. Ed O'Keefe has more.
DOJ paves way for Paramount Skydance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
¡Así llegó Paraguay al Estadio Los Ángeles para su debut contra EEUU!
Con su líder Gustavo Alfaro, la Selección de Paraguay llegó al Estadio Los Ángeles para instalarse en los vestidores y hacer reconocimiento de la cancha donde debutarán contra Estados Unidos en el Mundial 2026.
Appeals court rejects request to keep Trump's name on Kennedy Center
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
Orlando Gil: "Me llena de orgullo representar a mi país” | Telemundo Deportes
El arquero paraguayo inicia en el cuadro titular de Gustavo Alfaro, en el duelo inicial ante Estados Unidos; Recibe la confianza de cuidar el arco en su primer Copa Mundial.
Tornadoes, thunderstorms and sweltering heat hit American communities
Nearly 80 million people in the U.S. are still facing the threat of powerful storms, and about the same number are sweltering in brutal heat. Lana Zak reports from the hard-hit town of Streator in central Illinois, and Eric Fisher has the forecast.
A missing Minnesota woman was stuck in mud for 3 days before being found
A 68-year-old Minnesota woman missing for three days was found alive almost completely submerged in mud over the weekend, her rescuers told a local news station
Texas shooting kills at least 1, injures 10
On Wednesday, a 45-year-old gunman opened fire on police in Midland, Texas, allegedly refusing to surrender to police. He fled, finally barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary building and shooting wildly. All of those shot were civilians. The gunman was found dead on Friday, with the FBI and state agencies investigating. Jason Allen has more.
U.S. to take on Paraguay as World Cup returns to American shores
The U.S. calls it soccer, much of the world calls it football, but everybody calls it the World Cup. It's bigger than ever, and on Friday night, the competition returns to American shores as the U.S. takes on Paraguay. Nicole Valdes has more from Inglewood, California.
Police had been searching for Midland, Texas, gunman in days leading up to shooting
At least one person is dead, and 10 others are injured after a gunman opened fire in Midland, Texas, on Friday. The shooter died after a standoff with police. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.
Canada defends blocking Ghana's Thomas Partey from entry
Partey faces rape charges in the U.K. but has not yet stood trial.
Today Show Icon Gene Shalit Dies at 100
Tonight the entertainment world is remembering beloved Today Show mainstay and film critic, Gene Shalit. Savannah Guthrie remembers his life and decades on TV.
Todd Young talks World Cup geopolitics, Section 702 — and 2028
Between World Cup matches, Young weighs a looming surveillance fight and the GOP's next generation of leaders.
Trump mulls inaugural flight of new Air Force One at Mount Rushmore event
President Trump is considering taking the inaugural flight of the new Air Force One jet when he travels to Mount Rushmore next month as part of celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary, according to a senior White House official and a source familiar with the plans.
Trump mulls inaugural flight of new Air Force One at Mount Rushmore event
President Trump is considering taking the inaugural flight of the new Air Force One jet when he travels to Mount Rushmore next month as part of celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary, according to a senior White House official and a source familiar with the plans.
Trump to celebrate 80th birthday with UFC fights at the White House
The “UFC Freedom 250” event will feature seven mixed martial arts matches set against the historic White House backdrop.
SpaceX makes history in largest ever initial public offering
When SpaceX stock began trading on the NASDAQ, company founder Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire. Many of his current and former employees also now find themselves to be multi-millionaires. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports.
Judge extends block on Trump administration 'anti-weaponization' fund
A judge on Friday extended an order to block President Trump's billion-dollar "anti-weaponization" fund because she does not trust the administration.
6/12: CBS Evening News
A shooting in Texas kills at least one and injures 10; tornadoes tear through the Midwest, leaving widespread damage.
WATCH: Why investors can't get enough of SpaceX
Josh Schafer explains what's fueling SpaceX's stock surge and what it could mean for future AI company IPOs.
Is the U.S. on track to an agreement with Iran?
A U.S. official said they are 80-85% confident that a deal with Iran will be signed in the coming days, but it's not 100% certain. Washington and Tehran also shared different terms on a potential deal. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Candidate confusion in Alaska Senate race as Republicans with same name compete for same seat
Two Republicans with the same name, incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and challenger Dan J. Sullivan, are battling on the ballot in Alaska. CBS News election law expert and contributor David Becker joins to unpack the campaign confusion.
Details on SpaceX debut and DOJ approving Paramount merger with Warner
SpaceX officially went public on Friday, making history as the largest initial public offering of all time and making Elon Musk a trillionaire. Also on Friday, the Justice Department gave the green light for a merger between CBS News' parent company, Paramount Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Justice Department approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
The Justice Department has given the merger between CBS News' parent company, Paramount Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery the green light. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Republicans use World Cup to squeeze Dems on FISA extension
“You should just pull out every stop right now to make sure that there are no problems,” said Indiana Sen. Todd Young.
U.S. deports Afghani and Iranian migrants to Central African Republic
A U.S. official tells CBS News that the Trump administration deported about 20 migrants from countries including Afghanistan and Iran on Friday, sending them to the Central African Republic. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
Trump's pending Iran deal is bitter pill for Netanyahu
On Thursday evening, President Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with news he did not want to hear: He expected to sign a deal with Iran within days."This is the deal. It's a great deal, and it's time to end this war," Trump told Netanyahu, according to a senior U.S. official.Why it matters: When Netanyahu went to war alongside Trump, this is not how he envisioned it ending. Flashback: Netanyahu made clear from the beginning that he believed the war could spur regime change in Tehran. Now, four months out from an election, Netanyahu's rivals are accusing him of making Isra...
Missouri NOT probing FIFA ticket prices — yet
DHS visits several organizations that help unaccompanied migrant children, groups say
DHS agents visited the offices of several Washington, D.C.-area nonprofit groups that provide legal services to unaccompanied migrant children, the groups told ABC News.
What the US says is in the potential Iran war agreement
As part of the deal, Iran gets rewarded economically if they meet their obligations, a senior administration official said Friday.
FISA surveillance powers set to expire
The U.S.' foreign surveillance powers are set to expire Friday after the House rejected a short-term FISA extension, as some lawmakers opposed President Trump's interim pick for director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has the details.
PR fail: Mamdani’s Boricua bungle
Social Security: 4 options to shore up the program
Without action, retirees face a 22% benefit cut in less than seven years. Here are four options Congress could consider.
‘Knife’s edge’: US-Mexico relationship teeters as World Cup begins
As the World Cup kicks off, cracks are emerging in Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s carefully tended relationship with President Donald Trump — over trade, cartels and a brewing extradition standoff.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
6/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Iran's top diplomat says deal "has never been closer"; FISA surveillance set to expire despite new intelligence chief pick.
DOJ approves Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
The Justice Department has signed off on Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a person familiar with the matter told NBC News.
SpaceX shoots 19% higher in first day of trading
SpaceX shares rose 11% in initial trades Friday, placing the company in the top 10 largest companies in the U.S.Why it matters: The $150 price indicates a $1.97 trillion market cap, putting it immediately among the top 10 largest U.S. companies.Driving the news: SpaceX shares priced late Thursday afternoon at $135.If SpaceX were included in the S&P 500 today, it would be over 5% of the overall index based on its current valuation.What they're saying: "I gave SpaceX less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all to be clear," Elon Musk said in remarks ahead of the company's debut, adding that it w...
Upholding US values of security and privacy
Congress and the administration are wrangling over reauthorization of a national security surveillance tool. Viewing security and constitutional rights as compatible rather than competing may help.
Freedom 250’s fair on National Mall highlights conservative groups
In May, several musical artists dropped out of planned performances at the fair after learning of its ties to Trump.
Trump's GOP allies draw a line in the sand on Iran
Their new deadline for the war: Labor Day.
Watch: David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise.
Facebook, Instagram back to normal after outage
More than 100,000 users of Meta's social media platforms Facebook, Instagram experienced outages earlier on Friday.
Right Ground
Wild brawl breaks out as hundreds of teens descend on SoCal beach
Teen girls in bikini tops threw punches at each other in the frenzy that ensued, prompting a number of local residents to call the police.
After San Diego attack, a reckoning on Muslim leadership in America
Three Muslim men were murdered at the Islamic Center of San Diego last month. Amin Abdullah, the security guard, met the attackers with gunfire and kept them from reaching the classrooms, where roughly 140 children were learning. He saved those children with his life.
Shaquille O’Neal tells The Post why Victor Wembanyama isn’t the new face of the NBA — yet
Wembanyama has seemingly quieted any talk about who’s the next face of the league. Or has he?
American Airlines flight struck by lightning over UK, forced to return to London
A North Carolina-bound flight was forced into a U-turn just 30 minutes into its journey after multiple lightning bolts blasted the plane in UK airspace, according to a report.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in LA with with glitz and star power with Future and Tyla
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially began in Los Angeles with a star-studded opening ceremony featuring Future, Tyla, LISA, Anitta, Rema, Katy Perry and Jason Sudeikis before the United States faced Paraguay in the tournament opener.
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski breaks brains and radar guns with hardest pitch ever by a starting pitcher
Brewers righty Jacob Misiorowski threw the fastest pitch ever by a starter at 104.5 mph against the Phillies, with all five pitches topping 103 mph.
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstall slavery and climate change exhibits
A Biden-appointed judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstall scrapped exhibits about slavery and climate change that had been removed from parks and monuments across the country. U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley issued a preliminary injunction upon the request of a group arguing the Interior Department has been carrying out a “sustained campaign to erase […]
Trump expected to attend World Cup final in New Jersey: report
The championship match of the global soccer tournament is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Matt Turner’s wife Ash stands behind USMNT despite World Cup bench role
Most of the USA men's national team's starting 11 was set in stone heading into the team's June 12 World Cup debut match against Paraguay.
Landon Donovan’s new hair sparks buzz during USA World Cup match
While Landon Donovan's days on the soccer pitch are far behind him, the former USA men's national star star is stealing the show before Team USA's 2026 World Cup match against Paraguay on June 12 because of the fresh hairstyle he's sporting.
Humiliated Putin forced to cancel Russia Day in Red Square after Ukrainian drone strikes slam key Moscow targets
Strongman Vladimir Putin was forced to halt his annual Russia Day showcase in Moscow’s Red Square Friday, after a Ukrainian attack battered key energy targets and sparked massive fires on Russian soil.
Aaron Boone disagrees with Aroldis Chapman’s lingering Yankees beef
As farfetched as a trade to the Yankees might be, Aroldis Chapman created a stir this week when he told ESPN Deportes that he would want an apology from general manager Brian Cashman before potentially being dealt to The Bronx.
DC primed for shake-up as longtime politicians opt out of reelection: Races to watch
Washington, D.C.‘s 2026 election cycle will feature ranked choice voting and fresh faces, with longtime politicians opting out of reelection. Alaska and Maine are the only states that use ranked choice voting, which allows voters to choose candidates in order of preference. If a candidate doesn’t receive a majority of first-choice votes, the votes are […]
Xavier Becerra leads in new poll — but he’s no powerhouse
The general election is set. Xavier Becerra against Steve Hilton.
Columbia University back to requiring applicants submit SAT or ACT scores, ending COVID-era policy
"Through a multi-year faculty review, it was determined that test scores, among other factors, were a useful indicator of potential student success," the school said.
Resurgent Trent Grisham exits early in Yankees injury worry
Trent Grisham extended a red-hot run Friday night, but it came at a cost.
Katy Perry sparkles in silver for World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performance
The pop star — whose outfit could be a nod to Tinseltown — performed her song "Wonder," off her 2024 album "143."
Katy Perry sparkles in silver for World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performance
The pop star — whose outfit could be a nod to Tinseltown — performed her song "Wonder," off her 2024 album "143."
Giants change by-committee approach, name closer instead of keeping ‘organized chaos’
Almost four months since pitchers and catchers reported for spring training, there are still plenty of firsts for the Giants’ rookie manager.
Video shows homeless people sleeping at LAX as World Cup 2026 fans touch down
Despite it being prohibited, video shows homeless people sleeping at LAX – a sight that will greet World Cup 2026 visitors.
Knicks relying on their greatest strength with glory just one win away
It’s right there. It’s right freakin’ there. The Knicks just have to reach out and grab it.
USMNT World Cup starts strong, Christian Pulisic sets up Team USA for a stunning first goal against Paraguay
The USMNT kicked off their World Cup bid against Paraguay in Los Angeles, taking an early lead through a Damián Bobadilla own goal in under 10 minutes.
Trump says US military eliminated 'infamous' Tren de Aragua leader in lethal strike
President Donald Trump announced a U.S. military strike that killed Tren de Aragua leader Niño Guerrero, calling it retribution for victims of violent crime.
US killed Tren de Aragua leader in coordination with Venezuela, Trump says
President Donald Trump announced that the head of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Nino Guerrero, was killed in a U.S. airstrike, in coordination with the Venezuelan government. “At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Niño Guerrero, […]
Mets have a clear goal as they enter daunting 23-game stretch
The Mets identify as a disappointment, and the possibility their plight will worsen over the 23-game stretch that began Friday night is very real.
Federal judge rules she lacks authority to reinstate fired Yosemite ranger who flew trans pride flag
A federal judge ruled she lacks authority to reinstate a fired Yosemite park ranger who flew a trans pride flag across El Capitan on their day off.
Big Bear bald eagle chicks growing fast as they prepare for major milestone
A pair of fuzzy bald eagle chicks are close to reaching a major milestone in their lives, with their first flight out of the nest since they hatched over Easter weekend.
On the precipice of a title, these Knicks are a proud NBA contradiction
With every previous front-office incarnation, the Knicks were star chasers. They promised hope through the biggest names possible, the larger-than-life figures who were supposedly outfitted for the global media capital.
Justin Baldoni attorney rips Blake Lively after judge awards limited attorney fees
Justin Baldoni's lawyer says Blake Lively 'failed' after judge awards her limited attorney fees in legal battle.
U.S. fans were out in full force ahead of the USMNT's first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Excitement builds as the U.S. Men's National Team faces Paraguay in their World Cup opener, marking the first home soil match since the 1994 World Cup.
WATCH LIVE: UFC fighters hold press conference from Lincoln Memorial
UFC fighters are holding a news conference at the Lincoln Memorial ahead of their fights on the White House lawn as part of the UFC Freedom 250 fight. The press conference is scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m. Eastern time. UFC FREEDOM 250 FULL STEAM AHEAD: OBAMA JUDGE DECLINES TO STOP SUNDAY FIGHT UFC CEO […]
DOJ greenlights Warner Bros. merger with Paramount
The Department of Justice greenlit a merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, a move set to have major implications for the entertainment industry. In a lengthy statement, the DOJ said its investigation concluded that the “transaction is not likely to result in harm to competition or American consumers,” including in regard to streaming, linear […]
Staff Reportedly Calls Out ‘Call Her Daddy’ Host Alex Cooper Amid Toxic Workplace Claims
‘Who did you have sex with this weekend?'
Jasmine Crockett Guarantees Karmelo Anthony Victim of Racist Legal System
Thursday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Jasmine Crockett. Marlow said, “I worry about race relations in our country, because is it simply that you’re allowed to murder if you have the same skin tone as The post Jasmine Crockett Guarantees Karmelo Anthony Victim of Racist Legal System appeared first on Breitbart.
MLB announces drive-in theater screenings of 'The Sandlot' with live games and fireworks for July 4th
MLB announces drive-in theaters will show 'The Sandlot' on Independence Day, followed by live Big League games and fireworks for America's 250th.
Elephant Pees In Front Of Press At Texas GOP Convention
Footage shows at least three people directing the elephant
ABC News Complains: Only Three Percent of Deported Migrants Are Violent Felons
ABC News is distressed that only three percent of 400,000 migrants detained by President Donald Trump had a violent felony conviction. The post ABC News Complains: Only Three Percent of Deported Migrants Are Violent Felons appeared first on Breitbart.
Tim Allen reveals the one thing that has saved his nearly 20-year marriage to Jane Hajduk
Tim Allen says humor saves his nearly 20-year marriage to Jane Hajduk, revealing they are "very different people" but "pretty good buddies."
Kathy Hochul Faces Heat Over Ties to Democratic Payroll Vendor Accused of ‘Borderline Barbaric’ Parental Leave Policies
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D.) is facing heat from Congress over her embrace of Rippling, the human resources software company that has emerged as the Democratic Party’s top payroll vendor while allegedly fostering a "borderline barbaric" internal culture that penalizes employees who take paid family leave. The post Kathy Hochul Faces Heat Over Ties to Democratic Payroll Vendor Accused of ‘Borderline Barbaric’ Parental Leave Policies appeared first on .
Ohio police chief arrested in Florida after grand jury hands down 70-count child sex indictment
Ohio police chief Chad Essert faces a 70-count indictment for alleged sex crimes involving a minor, with charges carrying up to 280 years in prison.
California Dems accused of putting sanctuary law over migrant child welfare checks: 'Real children'
El Cajon sues California AG Rob Bonta, claiming sanctuary laws prevent local police from checking on unaccompanied migrant children's safety.
‘Shadow Fleet’ Captain Admits To Fleeing Coast Guard In Weeks-Long Pursuit
'You will not escape'
Report says UAE released billions of dollars to Iran but foreign ministry denies transfer
The United Arab Emirates released billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets as an olive branch to ward off further attacks, according to a report. Four sources told Reuters that the UAE agreed to release $10 to $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets, $3 billion of which has been released, in exchange for Iran halting […]
Report: Paramount Merger with Warner Bros Wins Depart. of Justice Approval
The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly approved the Paramount Skydance $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to insiders. The post Report: Paramount Merger with Warner Bros Wins Depart. of Justice Approval appeared first on Breitbart.
Terrorism memorial proposal on the National Mall sparks outrage among Republicans
A mock-up for a new memorial on the National Mall drew criticism from Republicans and veterans after it was revealed by the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation on Thursday. Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN), who served in Afghanistan, called the proposal a disgrace. “Thousands of heroic Americans sacrificed everything in service to our nation during […]
Canadian soccer fans boo U.S. flag as Canada stumbles against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canadian fans booed the United States during the World Cup Parade of Nations, continuing a pattern that has preceded multiple losses on the ice.
Broncos Linebacker Jonathon Cooper Arrested Twice in One Week
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested for the second time in a week after police nabbed him for violating an order of protection The post Broncos Linebacker Jonathon Cooper Arrested Twice in One Week appeared first on Breitbart.
Spencer Pratt concedes LA mayor race, claims he has damaging video of a candidate
PRATT'S CONCESSION SPEECH: "You think you can get rid of me that easily? I didn't get in this for political power. I got in to expose this corrupt machine, and nothing has changed."
Boston police looking for suspects in armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand
The Boston Police Department is looking for two boys accused of robbing a children's lemonade stand at gunpoint.
DOJ Approves Paramount Take Over Of Warner Bros
$111 billion acquisition.
Hunter Biden says he’s ‘99.9% certain’ Platner isn’t a Nazi, addresses controversial pardon on Newsom podcast
Former first son Hunter Biden on Friday defended Graham Platner, the embattled progressive candidate running for U.S. Senate in Maine, urging voters to give him a break during an appearance on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) podcast. Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, has faced mounting scrutiny over his past conduct, particularly allegations involving his […]
Trump's name to be removed from Kennedy Center as appeals court denies board's request for administrative stay
The Kennedy Center board filed an emergency appeal to block a judge's order requiring Trump's name to be removed from the building's signage and materials.
Hunter Biden jumps to defense of Democrat Graham Platner over Nazi tattoo questions, sexting scandal
Hunter Biden defends Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner on Gavin Newsom's podcast, dismissing the Nazi tattoo and sexting controversies.
Louisiana Man Accused of Drugging 17-Year-Old Pregnant Daughter with Abortion Pills; Baby in NICU
A Louisiana man is accused of drugging his pregnant teenage daughter with abortion pills without her knowledge and causing the premature birth of her baby. The post Louisiana Man Accused of Drugging 17-Year-Old Pregnant Daughter with Abortion Pills; Baby in NICU appeared first on Breitbart.
Hillary Clinton: Democrats Must Combat the Revolution to 'Turn the Clock Back'
Democrats must fight against Donald Trump "turn[ing] the clock back," twice failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said during an appearance at the Rainbow PUSH convention in Chicago. The post Hillary Clinton: Democrats Must Combat the Revolution to ‘Turn the Clock Back’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Non-citizen households use welfare at higher rates than U.S.-born, study finds
STUDY: Households headed by non-citizens use means-tested welfare programs at substantially higher rates than households headed by U.S.-born Americans in nearly every state.
WSJ Quotes Swiss Elites: Mass Migration Is Bad Economics
The Wall Street Journal posted a remarkably balanced article about the economic impacts of migration on the Swiss population. The post WSJ Quotes Swiss Elites: Mass Migration Is Bad Economics appeared first on Breitbart.
Graduation cigar saga involving HS lacrosse team boils over as school officials, family attorney trade barbs
Massachusetts high school officials disputed Ipswich boys lacrosse team’s claims of "fake" cigars at high school graduation, and that they forced the forfeiture.
Paxton-backed Texas GOP chairman ousted by vice chairwoman
Abraham George, chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, was ousted by Vice Chairwoman D’rinda Randall at the state’s GOP convention on Friday. The leadership change dealt a blow to Republicans allied with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who won the Republican primary runoff for the Senate last month. Notably, Paxton backed the Indian-American businessman […]
Victor Wembanyama confident in Spurs comeback despite Game 4 collapse: 'Everybody knows we're going to do it'
Victor Wembanyama said the San Antonio Spurs know they will complete a comeback after trailing New York Knicks 3-1 in the NBA Finals following a historic Game 4 collapse.
The best early Prime Day home deals: Save up to 70% on Levoit, Shark and more
Upgrade your space for less ahead of Prime Day with early deals on vacuums, security cameras, air fryers, mattresses and more, starting at $13.
Louisiana man charged with drugging 23-week pregnant woman with abortion pill
A Louisiana man was arrested Friday on felony charges after allegedly giving a pregnant woman the abortion pill mifepristone without her knowledge, forcing her to undergo an emergency delivery that has left the infant hospitalized. Jamelle Kelly, 39, is accused of first-degree feticide and domestic abuse of a pregnant woman, according to the Carencro Police […]
Midland, Texas, Shooting Suspect Was Wanted for Attempted Murder of Police Officer
The man believed to have shot and wounded ten and killed one Friday morning in Midland, Texas, was wanted for the attempted murder of a police officer. The post Midland, Texas, Shooting Suspect Was Wanted for Attempted Murder of Police Officer appeared first on Breitbart.
Leftist Freak Out Over Elon Musk’s Trillionaire Status Embodies Their Hatred For Success
Tech guru Elon Musk just hit a major milestone by solidifying his status as the world’s first trillionaire. And naturally, leftists are in total meltdown mode. The freak out started on Friday morning, shortly after Musk’s SpaceX began trading at $150 a share, a figure above its listing price of $135. According to Fox Business, […]
Pope Praises American Legal Fund’s Efforts To Defend Religious Liberty
'you work to safeguard the inviolable dignity of the human person'
Are UFOs demons or aliens? What the Catholic Church, J.D. Vance and religion scholars say
The Pentagon just released a third batch of declassified UFO files -- and the fallout has reached the Catholic Church. A sitting vice president, a fired exorcist and religion scholars can't agree on what it all means for faith.
Actress Who Was Model For Disney’s Animated Tinker Bell, Margaret Kerry, Dead At 97
That star shining a little brighter in Margaret's honor
'The View' dismisses more young men turning to religion as part of 'manosphere'
"The View" co-hosts dismissed a Gallup poll showing young men turning to religion, with Whoopi Goldberg and Sara Haines linking the trend to the "manosphere."
Millie Bobby Brown stuns in polka dots and denim as she launches Americana clothing collection
Millie Bobby Brown celebrates the launch of her Americana collection for Florence by Mills Fashion, posing in a polka dot shirt by a vintage car.
Crypto site pays people to tattoo ads on themselves
A Florida man offered about $2,585 in cryptocurrency to a man in Chennai, India, to permanently tattoo a promotional message across his forehead, one of dozens of increasingly extreme tasks posted to a new bounty marketplace on Pump.fun, a platform known for facilitating the creation and trade of speculative digital tokens.
Clinton judge indefinitely blocks Trump's $1.776B anti-weaponization fund
A federal judge indefinitely blocked the Trump administration's $1.76 billion anti-weaponization fund, citing concerns it could be revived.
California Democratic Party under fire for 'you're not allowed to watch' World Cup post
California Democratic Party faces backlash for post saying World Cup USA viewers shouldn't watch if they voted against immigration policies.
Presumptive Democrat Nominee for Florida Governor's Running Mate: 'For the Safety of All Floridians,' Illegal Aliens Should Have Driver's Licenses
David Jolly, the presumptive Democrat nominee for Florida governor, selected a former Biden official who once said "for the safety of all Floridians," illegal aliens should have driver's licenses, as his running mate. The post Presumptive Democrat Nominee for Florida Governor’s Running Mate: ‘For the Safety of All Floridians,’ Illegal Aliens Should Have Driver’s Licenses appeared first on Breitbart.
California Girl, 8, Needs 40 Staples in Head After Fighting Off Pit Bull to Save Her Younger Sisters
An eight-year-old California girl’s injuries from a potentially fatal battle with an unattended pit bull may have saved her younger two sisters from a worse fate. The post California Girl, 8, Needs 40 Staples in Head After Fighting Off Pit Bull to Save Her Younger Sisters appeared first on Breitbart.
Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry wants the World Cup to be a great unifier for the world
Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry said he hopes the 2026 World Cup brings countries together and unites people through sports during the tournament.
Pratt concedes LA mayor race with scathing video teasing next move, bombshell info he holds: 'Commie animals'
Spencer Pratt claims he has a recording that could force a Los Angeles mayoral candidate to resign, teasing a "Phase III" plan after finishing third.
Jonathon Cooper Arrested For Second Time In One Week After Allegedly Violating Protection Order: REPORT
The same NFL player has been arrested for the second time in one week
Jennifer Lopez claims she could 'give a Ted Talk' on dysfunctional relationships and narcissists
Jennifer Lopez jokes she could give a Ted Talk on narcissists and dysfunctional relationships, says she's now in her "good era" after major life changes.
Leading Pro-Life Group Urges GOP to Defund Planned Parenthood Again Before America’s 250th Anniversary
A leading pro-life organization sent a letter to Republican senators on Wednesday, urging them to pass a measure defunding abortion giant Planned Parenthood again before previous defunding provision expires of July 4, America's 250th anniversary. The post Leading Pro-Life Group Urges GOP to Defund Planned Parenthood Again Before America’s 250th Anniversary appeared first on Breitbart.
Breitbart Business Digest: Peace, Chicks, and Rockets
We're writing this from a decidedly terrestrial compound while the world finally gets its chance to buy shares of a company whose goal is to lead humanity into its interplanetary future. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Peace, Chicks, and Rockets appeared first on Breitbart.
Obama judge rules on effort to block America 250 events at WH and Lincoln Memorial
Federal judge denies emergency request to block UFC Freedom 250 at the White House and Lincoln Memorial, ruling plaintiffs lacked legal standing.
'The View' co-host warns Vance interview shouldn't become book-selling 'free-for-all'
'View' co-host ANA NAVARRO on Vance coming on the show: "I hope we get to have a constructive conversation about the issues that Americans care about and are on Americans' minds and that it doesn't turn into some free-for-all for the sake of creating a moment for him so that he can go out and sell books, which is what often happens with Republicans."
As Medical Org Pushing Child Sex Changes Lucks Out In Court, A Bigger Legal Battle Brews
'Historic, for all the wrong reasons'
Woman's unexpected turnaround in Alzheimer's symptoms follows psychedelic use
Conversation starters, celebrity health reveals, healthy living hacks and medical cautions: Here's what you missed in Fox News Health this week
San Diego school police offer $1,000 for information on person who glued high school doors shut
San Diego school police are offering $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person who glued more than 200 doors shut at a local high school.
Feds investigating '8647' markings on the grass of the National Mall
Federal authorities are investigating after photographs revealed the anti-Trump message "8647" marked on the grass of the National Mall.
NY Magazine Article Proves There’s Nothing The Left Hates More Than Talent
Smart children turn into smart adults
Jane Fonda to host First Amendment concert countering White House UFC event
JANE FONDA to host counterprogram to UFC Freedom 250: "Music has long been a tool to stand up to authoritarianism..."
Judge rejects bid to keep Trump's name on Kennedy Center
A federal judge denied a last-ditch effort to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center while the appeals process plays out.
FACT CHECK: Karmelo Anthony's Father Claims His Son's Jury Was 'All-White'
Andrew Anthony, the father of convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony, continued to spread the false claim that his son's jury was "all-white," during a recent interview with CBS Mornings. The post FACT CHECK: Karmelo Anthony’s Father Claims His Son’s Jury Was ‘All-White’ appeared first on Breitbart.
VIDEO — Police: Children's Lemonade Stand Robbed at Gunpoint in Democrat-Controlled Boston
Two children were robbed while running a lemonade stand on Wednesday afternoon in a Boston neighborhood, and the incident has shaken community members. The post VIDEO — Police: Children’s Lemonade Stand Robbed at Gunpoint in Democrat-Controlled Boston appeared first on Breitbart.