9 Jun 2026, 2:15 pm
‘The Last Day’ Review: Alicia Vikander Is Another Modern-Day Mrs. Dalloway in Rachel Rose’s Skilled, Subtle Mood Piece
It’s the Fourth of July in “The Last Day,” and the weather is playing ball: the kind of soft, slouchy summer heat made for a leafy garden party. But a chill runs through Rachel Rose’s elegantly restrained, internalized character study. It crisps the edges of the film’s immaculately lit frames and causing its two principal […]…
9 Jun 2026, 2:15 pm
L.A. Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Is Building Bridges for Brands and Fans
Shohei Ohtani has broken records in baseball with his versatility as a power hitter and as a pitcher. The Japanese superstar has helped take the Dodgers to back-to-back World Series championships since joining the Boys in Blue in 2024. Whether one follows baseball or not, the likelihood is that people know or have heard the […]…
9 Jun 2026, 2:15 pm
Blind Item #11
The grifting boxer already has his case falling apart in front of him. …
9 Jun 2026, 2:09 pm
New 'Not Suitable for Work' featurette unpacks the messy lives and big dreams of the characters
A new "Not Suitable for Work" featurette introduces the ambitious twenty-somethings whose lives collide in New York City. …
9 Jun 2026, 2:09 pm
'Life is f—ed': Man with 'no job and no insurance' asks friend to stop him from killing people, but it doesn't work, cops say
Background: Law enforcement investigates a shooting on the 6600 block of 69th Avenue North in Pinellas Park, Fla. (WTSP/YouTube). Inset: Robert Worthington (Pinellas County Sheriff's Office). A man in Florida is accused of fatally shooting a man at an auto shop after a the suspect's friend convinced him to come to the location so he could calm him down. Robert Worthington, 44, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 50-year-old Craig Beeth, the Pin…
9 Jun 2026, 2:05 pm
Democrats’ Acceptance Of Sex Changes Nosedived By Double Digits In One Year, Poll Shows
Americans’ moral acceptance of sex changes is at an all-time low in part due to plummeting support among Democrats, a new poll shows. Democrats support for sex changes is down by 11% over previous years according to the recent polling by Gallup released Tuesday. The poll found that 38% of Americans think changing one’s gender is morally acceptable while 57% think it is morally wrong. Only 5% of Republicans support changing one’s gender, compared with 60% of De…
9 Jun 2026, 2:01 pm
World Cup 2026 news: Iran ticket row; Platini files complaint against Infantino; England latest – as it happened
Our writers continued the countdown to the World Cup ahead of the opening ceremony on ThursdayAway from the World Cup, the latest allegations against the now former West Ham chairman have alerted the new regulator, as PA Media reports:The football regulator is in contact with West Ham after allegations were made against. the co-owner David Sullivan that he had pressured aspiring models for sex.The 77-year-old recently quit as chairman of the east London football clu…
9 Jun 2026, 2:01 pm
US judge finds man accused of killing woman on Charlotte train incompetent to stand trial
Decarlos Brown Jr to stay in custody while receiving treatment for remainder of case over Iryna Zarutska’s deathThe man accused of fatally stabbing Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte commuter train in August has been found incompetent to stand trial in federal court for now, the US attorney’s office for the western district of North Carolina said on Tuesday.Decarlos Brown Jr, 35, is accused of killing Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, on a Charlotte light ra…
9 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
Trump says US 'must' respond after Iran shot down US Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump blamed Iran for downing a U.S. Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday and said the United States must respond to the attack.
9 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
‘Brunello: The Gracious Visionary’ Trailer: Giuseppe Tornatore’s Documentary Shows the Rise of the King of Cashmere
“Brunello: The Gracious Visionary,” a documentary on fashion mogul Brunello Cucinelli from Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore, has released an official trailer ahead of its U.S. release. The film, which combines interviews and archival footage with reenacted stories from Cucinelli’s life, documents the rise of the King of Cashmere. Starting out as the son of a […]…
9 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Announces West End and Broadway Closing Dates
“Stranger Things: The First Shadow” will complete its run at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End on December 27, 2026, and at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway on January 3, 2027, the show’s producers announced on Tuesday. By the time it closes, the production will have run for over three years in London and […]…
9 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
Stranger Things: The First Shadow announces final curtain in London and New York
The theatrical prequel to the Duffer Brothers’ smash-hit Netflix series is to shut down in the West End and on Broadway this winter, after selling more than 1.5m ticketsThe London and New York productions of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the theatrical prequel to Netflix’s TV blockbuster, are to both close this winter. The stage spectacular will have run for just over three years in the West End, where it won two Olivier awards, and for just over 20 months…
9 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
Blind Item #10
This foreign born permanent A list singer has a group of young men she calls her subjects. They take turns living with her for a week at a time. Then they go back to the house where they stay when they are not with her.
9 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
Why Books and Movies and Life All Suck Now
Maybe it's the midlife crisis talking, but the racist purge of straight white men from arts and entertainment has degraded all books and films, says Nick Dixon, and left behind only meaningless, endless culture war. The post Why Books and Movies and Life All Suck Now appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
9 Jun 2026, 1:59 pm
‘Anything but normal’: Uncertainty as Iranians try to get by amid US war
War damage and blockade have worsened economic conditions for many struggling Iranians.
9 Jun 2026, 1:58 pm
Jail staff served toothless man chicken instead of required 'soft diet,' then watched him choke to death, ignored 'frantic pleas' from inmates to save him: Lawsuit
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center in Tennessee, where 37-year-old Joseph Denton allegedly choked to death on a piece of chicken (Google Maps). A Tennessee man with no teeth choked to death on a piece of chicken that jail staff gave him instead of the "soft diet" he was required to have, a lawsuit says. The jailers allegedly watched him die and ignored "frantic pleas" from other inmates to save him. "Defendants could visibly see the decedent choking and/or hea…
9 Jun 2026, 1:57 pm
Rob Reiner's son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings
A petition filed by the 32-year-old Nick Reiner's civil attorneys in a Los Angeles County court on Monday says that trustees overseeing the funds have denied them to him without legal justification, and he needs and should get them now.
9 Jun 2026, 1:55 pm
Palestinians confront Israeli settlers over land grab near Hebron
Palestinians confronted Israeli settlers near Hebron over their attempt to seize Palestinian land…
9 Jun 2026, 1:54 pm
The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race says candidacy is not a sham
Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Sullivan acknowledges that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent Republican gives him "an instant megaphone" in the crowded primary race.
9 Jun 2026, 1:53 pm
David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.
9 Jun 2026, 1:53 pm
Nick Reiner Seeks Trust Funds to Pay for Murder Defense Attorney
Filmmaker Rob Reiner's son, charged with killing his parents, has filed a probate petition to unlock $1.5 million he claims should have been distributed to him on his 30th birthday.
9 Jun 2026, 1:53 pm
Charlamagne Tha God: Trump ‘sucked the joy’ out of New York City with NBA Finals appearance
Charlamagne Tha God on Tuesday said President Trump “sucked the joy” out of New York City by attending Game 3 of the NBA finals.  “One of the greatest things about this whole playoff run, this Finals run, is watching the joy that Knicks fans have. I’ve never seen anything like it in New York City……
9 Jun 2026, 1:51 pm
Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests
Final preparations are underway for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.
9 Jun 2026, 1:50 pm
FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 20 years
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, the first such addition since the late 1990s. Bemotrizinol provides protection against ultraviolet A and B rays and has low levels of absorption through the skin into the body, according to an FDA release. The FDA considers……
9 Jun 2026, 1:50 pm
World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked, the country's football body says
Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days before the tournament.
9 Jun 2026, 1:48 pm
Watch: 'Overwatch' introduces new character Shion, new season begins June 16
Competitive hero shooter "Overwatch" unveiled the latest character coming to the game, mob boss Shion of Japan. She debuts with Season 3 on June 16.
9 Jun 2026, 1:48 pm
Will Israel's troops take over more of southern Lebanon?
Locals displaced from southern Lebanese towns and cities on evacuation orders from Israel's military now fear Israel will occupy their homes permanently, or continue to expand its invasion.
9 Jun 2026, 1:47 pm
BMW iX3 travels 485 miles in major EV range test, but Chinese MPV steals the spotlight
BMW’s all-new iX3 has claimed top honors in one of the world’s largest real-world EV range tests, traveling an impressive 485 miles (781 km) on a single charge. Yet the biggest surprise of the event may have come from a Chinese electric minivan that dramatically exceeded its official range rating. The results come from the latest summer edition of the “El Prix” range test, conducted by the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) and Motor magazine. Held twi…
9 Jun 2026, 1:46 pm
Meta reskills as AI job fears grow
Meta’s new “Workforce Academy” for blue-collar training is a sign that companies are moving to get ahead of the AI backlash — and step in where the government isn’t.Launch sites are in Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana, and Texas — all places where Meta is building data centers, some of which have faced resistance from local communities. Meta is committing $115 million to the project and will guarantee graduates a job.The debate is still open about how widespread…
9 Jun 2026, 1:46 pm
Northern Ireland: Police urge calm after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing
Belfast police appealed for calm after a violent knife attack caught on videophone prompted calls for anti-immigration protests. This followed a week of migration-related riots last June in Northern Ireland.
9 Jun 2026, 1:45 pm
Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
Sam Bankman-Fried has been auditioning for a presidential pardon for months, complimenting President Donald Trump on X and granting a jailhouse interview to Tucker Carlson, then a Trump ally. Now he has formally applied for a pardon, according to a Justice Department database.The effort is seen as a long shot; Trump told The New York Times last year that he wouldn’t pardon the dethroned crypto king, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison. But Trump has pardoned a…
9 Jun 2026, 1:45 pm
Blind Item #9
This former A list streamer blew all his money on a vanity project so is crawling back to streaming hoping his fans are willing to finance him again. …
9 Jun 2026, 1:44 pm
Maine votes as scandal-ridden Graham Platner seeks Senate primary win
Oysterman and marine veteran favored to win Democratic primary amid a string of controversiesVoters are headed to the polls on Tuesday for primary elections that include a crucial Senate race involving the scandal-haunted Graham Platner.In Maine, Platner is favored to win the Democratic primary after his main opponent, former governor Janet Mills suspended her campaign. Incumbent senator Susan Collins remains safely at the top of the Republican ticket – just sligh…
9 Jun 2026, 1:44 pm
Wright says amount of oil through the Strait of Hormuz will ‘continue to rise’
Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted Tuesday that the amount oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz will “continue to rise” as the U.S. and Iran work to end the 100-plus day conflict. During an Atlantic Council event, Wright said that traffic through the strait, a key oil shipping chokepoint, was “rising very meaningfully.” He added that oil……
9 Jun 2026, 1:44 pm
Police chief urges those ‘who know nothing about Northern Ireland’ not to stir up disorder via social media – UK politics live
PSNI give update on attack after the Northern Ireland secretary praised members of the public for interveningFull report: Man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing Starmer describes as ‘sickening’Badenoch said, after the murder of Stephen Lawrence, it was right that people wanted to ensure this did not happen again.It led to the Macpherson report, she said.[It] wanted to put right what went wrong with policing in the 1990s.However, in attempting to do so, it als…
9 Jun 2026, 1:44 pm
AI startups race to IPO
As OpenAI joins Anthropic and SpaceX in the IPO queue, the question for Wall Street: Is there enough money for all of them?IPOs are famously momentum-driven; companies go public when other companies go public. But the sheer amount of money these AI giants will need — SpaceX is expected to raise $75 billion on Friday — raises concerns they’ll crowd out fast followers. “This is a terrible year to go public,” the CEO of Databricks, which is valued at $134 bil…
9 Jun 2026, 1:43 pm
World Cup Q&A: ‘Are you allowed to be scared of the prospect of losing to Haiti? Of course you are!’
Ewan Murray is in North Carolina to report on Scotland’s first World Cup since France 98. He answered your questions on Steve Clarke’s selections, his outsider tip and what Scotland-Haiti’s equivalent of the ‘Frey Bentos trophy’ would beKTwoDJF asks: I know that there is technically a path to it, but what are the chances USA will be knocked out of the tournament by Iran ?I have the USA being knocked out by Belgium. But I also have the USA winning their sec…
9 Jun 2026, 1:42 pm
Katy Perry Premieres ‘The Lifetimes Tour — Live From Paris,’ Says She’s “Very in Love” With Justin Trudeau
The pop star also opened up about one of the hardest years of her life: "I just kept going, because I made a promise to my fans, I made a promise to my daughter, I made a promise to myself."…
9 Jun 2026, 1:42 pm
Watch: Man walks on his hands down 100 stairs in 44.71 seconds
A Nepalese athlete with multiple Guinness World Records to his name earned another title by descending 100 stairs while walking on his hands.
9 Jun 2026, 1:40 pm
Strait of Hormuz - the global impact.
The Cost of Closing the Strait of Hormuz. "Most critically for food security, the chemicals flowing through Hormuz are essential inputs to global food production—a vulnerability that standard analyses of chokepoint risk consistently overlook. Qatar and Iran are among the world's largest exporters of urea, the most widely used nitrogen fertilizer. The Gulf's cheap natural gas feeds the Haber-Bosch process that converts methane into ammonia and then into the granula…
9 Jun 2026, 1:39 pm
Nigel Farage skewers 'Tory madness' for 'killing the North Sea' in blistering takedown
Nigel Farage has claimed that the Tories “killed the North Sea” as he campaigned ahead of a crucial by-election. The Reform leader made the claim during a visit to Scotland, where voters in Aberdeen South will go to the polls on June 18. The by-election – triggered when SNP Wesminster leader Stephen Flynn took a seat in Holyrood – has increasingly become a battle over the oil and gas sector, given the city’s status as the energy capital of Europe. During h…
9 Jun 2026, 1:38 pm
Middle East crisis live: Donald Trump says Iran shot down military helicopter and US ‘must’ respond
‘The United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack’, the US president said in a social media postDonald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are close allies with a deeply complicated and often strained relationship that has shown signs of fracturing over recent days. The Guardian’s senior international correspondent, Julian Borger, has looked into how the two leader’s diverging political priorities are undermining ceasefire negotiations. Here is an extra…
9 Jun 2026, 1:37 pm
Central America on high alert for tropical storm Cristina
Tropical Storm Cristina has placed Central America on high alert after forming in the Pacific Ocean, triggering heavy rainfall, evacuation warnings and leaving at least five people missing due to rough seas and flooding.
9 Jun 2026, 1:36 pm
Netflix’s ‘Lupin’ Part 4 Sets October Release Date (TV News Roundup)
The French Netflix series “Lupin” will return for Part 4 on Oct. 23. Omar Sy will reprise his role as the gentleman thief Assane Diop, alongside Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerrab, Shirine Boutella, Théo Christine and Laïka Blanc-Francard. The series is produced by Gaumont in collaboration with Carrousel Studios. “Lupin” was created by George […]…
9 Jun 2026, 1:35 pm
New partnership aims to create local supply of recycled graphite for European EVs
The race for European battery independence just found its next battleground in an unexpected place: the trash heap. On June 2, an advanced battery materials firm, Vianode, and German sustainable recycling pioneer, Cylib, signed an agreement to turn old batteries into vehicle components.  The memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishes a partnership to develop and supply recycled graphite for high-performance battery anodes. Under the agreement, Cylib wil…
9 Jun 2026, 1:35 pm
Man tells date he has a 'surprise' for her, which turned out to be a .357 Magnum and kill kit complete with hacksaw, tarp and shovel: Police
Inset: Angelo Liberto (Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office). Background: The Milwaukee County Jail in Milwaukee, Wis. (Google Maps). A Wisconsin man is behind bars after a woman told police he kidnapped her and threatened to assault her. Angelo Liberto, 22, was charged with attempted sexual assault, kidnapping, and false imprisonment, all with modifiers for the use of a deadly weapon, after police said he forced a woman into his car at gunpoint on May 29. According to…
9 Jun 2026, 1:35 pm
HBO Has a Robin Byrd Documentary Titled ‘Bang My Box’ — Watch the Trailer
Byrd's NYC public access call-in show was a platform for adult entertainers from 1977-1998.
9 Jun 2026, 1:35 pm
NVIDIA and LG Group build AI factory to train robots and power future mobility
The next frontier of AI involves machines that can move, see, and make decisions in the physical world. NVIDIA and South Korea’s LG Group are betting heavily on that future through a broad collaboration aimed at weaving AI into everything from factory floors and household robots to autonomous vehicles and large-scale data centers. The companies unveiled plans to develop a connected AI ecosystem that links model development, simulation, deployment, and infrastru…
9 Jun 2026, 1:34 pm
Archaeological sensation: Iron Age Celtic grave discovered in Hesse
During surveys for a solar park in Hesse, archaeologists uncovered a Celtic princely tomb with exceptional grave goods near Bad Camberg, a find of European significance, according to Hesse’s state archaeologist Udo Recker.
9 Jun 2026, 1:32 pm
Man who fought off Belfast knifeman with hurling stick named
Maitiu Mag Tighearnan said he was there by chance and managed to ‘protect a young lad’A man who used a hurling stick to fight off a knifeman in north Belfast has been named as Maitiu Mag Tighearnan.Tighearnan, from Northern Ireland, was filmed hitting the assailant five times on the head with the wooden hurley as other people kicked and punched him on Kinnaird Avenue on Monday night. Continue reading...
9 Jun 2026, 1:30 pm
Take a Peek at the CD and Vinyl Versions of the ’Heated Rivalry’ Soundtrack and Hollander, Rozanov Trading Cards
The soundtrack for one of last year’s biggest shows is finally getting a physical release next month with Hollander- and Rozanov-themed vinyl and CD variants, along with a new cassette edition.
9 Jun 2026, 1:30 pm
The Guardian view on Ukraine and the prospects of peace: time to ramp up the pressure on Putin | Editorial
Russia’s ‘spring offensive’ is failing and Kyiv’s drones have brought the war to Moscow and other cities. Europe must strengthen Zelenskyy’s hand furtherLast week, Vladimir Putin responded with characteristic disdain to an open letter from Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling for face-to-face talks. Declining to mention Ukraine’s president by name at an economic forum in St Petersburg, he said that he saw “no point” in a meeting and insisted that all Russia…
9 Jun 2026, 1:30 pm
Blind Items Revealed #5
May 19, 2026The alliterate sports influencer can say what she wants, but she is on the weekly shot and trying to figure out how to make money from it.Annie Agar…
9 Jun 2026, 1:29 pm
Top 7 most dangerous volcanoes in the world 
Volcanoes are often judged by the size of their eruptions, but volcanologists measure danger differently. A volcano becomes truly hazardous when explosive potential intersects with large populations, critical infrastructure, or a history of destructive activity.  Some of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes have not erupted in decades, while others erupt regularly and remain under constant surveillance. From Italy’s crowded volcanic fields to Indonesia’s r…
9 Jun 2026, 1:29 pm
Israeli warnings trigger mass exodus from Lebanon’s historic Tyre
Thousands of residents fled Lebanon's southern city of Tyre on 9 June, with long queues of vehicles heading north after Israeli military warnings heightened fears of further air strikes and a wider regional escalation.
9 Jun 2026, 1:29 pm
Netanyahu and Trump started a war together. Now, their differing goals have put them at odds
The fighting has since died down, but the differences between the two leaders are likely to persist, in part because of their domestic political considerations.
9 Jun 2026, 1:28 pm
Nick Reiner Wants to Pay Legal Fees With Trust Fund
Nick Reiner is seeking to tap into his trust fund to help pay his legal fees. Reiner, 32, is charged with murdering his parents, director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December. He filed a petition Monday in a Los Angeles County court requesting money from a trust fund established in his name. The petition alleged trustees overseeing the funds have denied them to Reiner without legal justification. The petition stated he needs and should get them…
9 Jun 2026, 1:27 pm
Costa Rica's IMF praise comes with a warning
Costa Rica has received another favorable review from the International Monetary Fund, which is welcome news for the country's economy.
9 Jun 2026, 1:27 pm
Austin Metcalf Had ‘No Right’ to Use Force, Karmelo Anthony Attorney Tells Jury
The murder trial of Karmelo Anthony moved closer to a verdict Tuesday as jurors heard closing arguments centered on whether the fatal stabbing of Texas teenager Austin Metcalf was an act of murder or self-defense. According to the New York Post, Anthony, 19, is accused of killing Metcalf, 17, during an altercation at a track and field meet in Frisco on April 2, 2025.  Prosecutors allege Anthony stabbed Metcalf after a dispute inside a stadium tent being used…
9 Jun 2026, 1:27 pm
Octopus-inspired robotic arm uses distributed tactile sensors for adaptive grip
Engineers have developed a robotic arm that draws on the sensory architecture of the octopus to solve one of soft robotics’ persistent problems: how a machine can reliably grasp irregularly shaped objects without visual feedback alone. The system integrates distributed tactile sensors across a flexible, multi-segment limb, allowing it to register contact force, surface geometry, and slip events simultaneously. Why the octopus offers a useful mechanical model…
9 Jun 2026, 1:27 pm
Natalie Portman, Justine Triet and Jacques Audiard Defend Boycotted Israeli Director Nadav Lapid: ‘We are Witnessing the Proliferation of Tactics of Intimidation’
Natalie Portman, Justine Triet (“Anatomy of a Fall”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”), Alice Diop (“Saint Omer”), Arthur Harari (“The Unknown”) and Michel Hazanavicius (“The Artist”) are among more than 350 film industry figures who have signed an open letter condemning the cultural boycott of Israeli director Nadav Lapid. The latter is a fierce critic of […]…
9 Jun 2026, 1:26 pm
Stellantis recalls over 1M Jeeps due to potential fire hazard: NHTSA
"Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired," the NHTSA warned.
9 Jun 2026, 1:25 pm
Paris Hilton sounds the alarm on AI-generated exploitation in new TikTok series: ‘It could happen to literally anyone’
Paris Hilton is sounding the alarm about explicit AI-generated images that she says could “ruin someone’s life,” shining a star-powered light on one of the darkest corners of the internet. “Searching for Mr. Deepfakes,” Hilton’s new true crime docuseries, just debuted exclusively on her TikTok channel. The series, shared in rapid-fire videos built for a younger-skewing……
9 Jun 2026, 1:25 pm
The Guardian view on the care system: support for teens must go beyond reunions with old friends | Editorial
A new scheme to support care leavers’ relationships is welcome. But loneliness is one problem among manyIt might sound obvious that – as Benjamin Zephaniah wrote – “People will always need people / To make life appealing / And give life some meaning.” But the care system has not always behaved as though relationships are a condition of human flourishing. So it is good to see this simple yet crucial idea reflected in the latest announcement about support fo…
9 Jun 2026, 1:23 pm
The Fading Fun of Trump 2.0
Wall Street Journal: “The celebratory air that Trump brought to the party has dissipated ever since his cultural cachet hit its zenith around his second inauguration. Country music superstar Carrie Underwood sang at the ceremony after rapper Snoop Dogg performed at a ball days before it. Podcasters and influencers, who propelled him into office, cheered him unabashedly while professional athletes celebrated big plays with ‘the Trump shuffle.'” “Now Trump’s…
9 Jun 2026, 1:21 pm
Social Security Now Expects Shortfall Earlier
Wall Street Journal: “Social Security is expected to deplete the fund that helps pay out retirement benefits by late 2032, the program’s trustees said Tuesday.” “That is earlier than their projection last year of 2033, partly because the fund expects to collect less revenue after President Trump’s new tax law. Passed last summer, the law gave senior citizens an extra deduction that reduced taxes on benefits for many Social Security recipients.”…
9 Jun 2026, 1:20 pm
The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
Spencer Pratt's improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff.
9 Jun 2026, 1:20 pm
Trump vows response against Iran after downing of US helicopter 
President Trump on Tuesday blamed Iran for shooting down an American Apache helicopter overnight and said a response was necessary.  “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump posted on his social……
9 Jun 2026, 1:19 pm
Xi Cements Sway Over North Korea
Kim Jong Un feted Chinese President Xi Jinping with two days of lavish celebrations in Pyongyang, calling ties with China a “top priority” in a clear message that Beijing, not Moscow, remains North Korea’s most important partner, Bloomberg reports. …
9 Jun 2026, 1:18 pm
'Urge' to buy lottery ticket leads Michigan woman to $2.2M prize
A Michigan woman who "had an urge" to buy a lottery ticket while out and about ended up winning a prize of $100,000 a year for life.
9 Jun 2026, 1:17 pm
Donald Trump confirms US will respond after Iran shoots down helicopter
Donald Trump has confirmed the US will respond to an attack by Iran following an alleged attack on an Apache helicopter.The US President released a short statement after two pilots were forced to make a crash landing near the Strait of Hormuz. He said: "I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz."There were two pilots involved, bo…
9 Jun 2026, 1:17 pm
House Nears Passage of Immigration Funding Package
CNBC: “A monthslong stalemate over immigration enforcement could come to an end on Tuesday, as the U.S. House is poised to vote on a $70 billion funding package despite Democrats’ vows to fight back.” “It’s a major test for House Speaker Mike Johnson as he tries to cement one of President Donald Trump’s top domestic priorities.”…
9 Jun 2026, 1:16 pm
Reading Terminal Market opens pop-up plaza
Reading Terminal Market opens pop-up plaza on Filbert Street with seating, shopping and entertainment…
9 Jun 2026, 1:16 pm
Trump Says Iran Downed U.S. Helicopter
President Trump on Tuesday blamed Iran for shooting down a U.S. helicopter gunship over the Strait of Hormuz, adding in a social media post that “the United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack,” the New York Times reports. …
9 Jun 2026, 1:15 pm
South Carolina Race Tests Trump’s Strength
“South Carolina voted enthusiastically for Donald Trump in 2024. But his endorsement in the state’s race for governor this year has so far not proved decisive,” the New York Times reports. “The candidates went to extraordinary lengths to earn Mr. Trump’s endorsement, many of them repeatedly posting photos of themselves with the president as if his nod had been secured.” “Ultimately Mr. Trump put his weight behind Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in Tuesday’s c…
9 Jun 2026, 1:15 pm
Cyber Risk Contracts Have Become the Weakest Link
Attorney Jonathan Armstrong on AI, Vendor Consolidation and Personal LiabilityAs organizations outsource more crown jewels to third-party vendors and silently roll out AI, the old playbook of contracts and one-time due diligence is dangerously out of date, says Jonathan Armstrong, partner at Punter Southall Law.
9 Jun 2026, 1:15 pm
SMEs Need Cyber Help That Speaks Their Language
Helen Barge of Howden on Scaling Practical Cyber Support for Small BusinessesSmall and mid-sized businesses face unique cybersecurity barriers - from budget constraints to IT providers who fall short on basics - and need accessible, jargon-free guidance, said Helen Barge, principal and head of digital resilience services at global insurance group Howden.
9 Jun 2026, 1:14 pm
EU proposes entry ban for Russian Ukraine combatants in new sanctions package
The EU's 21st sanctions package includes a provision to deny entry to anyone who has served in Russia's armed forces amid the invasion of Ukraine. It will also target the so-called shadow fleet, banks and cryptocurrency.
9 Jun 2026, 1:13 pm
Children’s entertainer Ms. Rachel visits Delaney Hall immigration facility: ‘Why are we traumatizing kids?
Ms. Rachel, a YouTube entertainer known for her vast children’s audience, visited on Monday the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, N.J., to visit families separated by detainment.  “Met the sweetest children whose hearts are broken. They just want their parents home again…,” she wrote in a post on Instagram. “It makes no sense……
9 Jun 2026, 1:13 pm
Long-idled US nuclear unit gets major approval to return 835 MW to grid
A long-shuttered US nuclear reactor has moved closer to a planned 2027 restart after securing two important regulatory boosts from federal agencies. The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Constellation’s request to transfer 760 MW of capacity interconnection rights from another Pennsylvania power plant to the former Three Mile Island unit 1. The reactor, now called the Crane Clean Energy Center, is being prepared for a return to service in…
9 Jun 2026, 1:13 pm
Man shot dead during protest against proposed US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
Police dispersed demonstrators in Nanyuki, 120 miles from Nairobi, amid rising anger at US plansKenyan police have shot dead a man during a protest against a proposed Ebola quarantine facility for US citizens.Patrick Wahome, who has organised protests in Nanyuki against the centre, told Reuters on Tuesday the man died from a gunshot wound to the head. Reporters from the agency saw his body lying motionless in a police van with a large head wound. Continue reading...
9 Jun 2026, 1:13 pm
EU: Youth involvement in synthetic opioids smuggling rises
Europe's illicit drug market is rapidly evolving, according to a new report, with cartels increasingly employing young people to traffic dangerous synthetic opioids.
9 Jun 2026, 1:12 pm
EC demands Meta open up to AI chatbots for free during investigation
The European Commission has ordered Meta to allow competing AI bots to access WhatsApp while it investigates the company for antitrust violations.
9 Jun 2026, 1:11 pm
‘This is it’: mauled US hiker recalls moment grizzly locked eyes with him
Daniel Crago says he feels ‘extremely lucky’ after encounter with bear at Glacier national park last monthAs the large roaring grizzly bear charged down at him from across a snow field in Montana and mauled him, hiker Daniel Crago had just enough time to put his arm up and think: “This is it.”But two weeks after that perilous, exceedingly rare encounter in Glacier national park, Crago, 32, is still alive, recovering after three surgeries and feeling “extre…
9 Jun 2026, 1:10 pm
Former Air Canada pilot charged after allegedly flying without proper license for 16 years
Geoffrey Wall is alleged to have flown over 900 flights domestically and internationally between 2009 and 2025A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after flying for years without a proper license, Canadian police have said.Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie, Ontario, is alleged to have operated as an airline captain between 2009 and 2025 without a license to fly large commercial passenger planes, according to Peel regional police. Continue reading...
9 Jun 2026, 1:10 pm
Today's Blind Items - Summer Beef
The three named rapper (AA) and the neon rapper's (BB) undercover beef will be coming to a head this summer. Both women will be dropping albums in the same month. Both will be addressing each other on multiple songs. AA has already thrown vague shots at BB on two songs. AA feels as if BB owed her loyalty for helping her become a more mainstream artist but instead she aligned with people that openly dislike her like the model and the color rapper. BB wishes she had l…
9 Jun 2026, 1:09 pm
The Starting Point, Inc. of NJ founder celebrates 49 years of helping others overcome addiction
The Starting Point, Inc. of New Jersey is celebrating 49 years of helping others, with addiction and mental health services all under one roof. Meet the founder who helped to build it into the wellness center it is today.
9 Jun 2026, 1:08 pm
UK and allies impose sanctions on firms enabling West Bank settler violence
Labour backbenchers disappointed as new trade guidance over illegal settlements stops short of outright banThe UK in alliance with a group of other western powers including France and Norway has announced it is imposing sanctions on six firms and one individual involved in enabling and financing the recent upsurge in settler violence in the West Bank.However, the foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, disappointed many of her own backbenchers by stopping short of banning…
9 Jun 2026, 1:08 pm
Anthropic releases guardrailed version of Mythos for public use
The NewsAnthropic on Tuesday launched a version of its powerful unreleased Mythos model that the company said was safe for general use. Fable 5 has guardrails in place that Anthropic said prevent it from answering questions about cybersecurity and biology — capabilities that the company said made Mythos too dangerous for public release.The big question is whether the guardrails for Fable 5 are strong enough to withstand jailbreaking attempts by bad actors who Anth…
9 Jun 2026, 1:07 pm
Maine votes as scandal-plagued Graham Platner seeks Democratic Senate primary win - US politics live
Polls for Maine’s primary elections close at 8pm ET as it appears voters may be sticking with Platner despite string of controversiesJudgment day for under-fire Graham Platner in Maine primarySign up for the Breaking News US emailVice-president JD Vance has added a chicken coop to his residence at the US Naval Observatory, the Daily Wire reports, along with a dozen baby chicks whose new henhouse is designed to look like the Victorian home where the second family l…