Trends of June 25, 2026

Cavs select Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with No. 34 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas has been selected in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, with conflicting reports regarding his team destination.

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan, triggering automated alerts early Wednesday.

Lions' Terrion Arnold arrested; charges carry possible life in prison

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in Florida following allegations involving a robbery and kidnapping plot.

'Jersey Shore' star Jenni 'JWoww' Farley marries pro wrestler Zack Carpinello in surprise wedding

'Jersey Shore' star Jenni 'JWoww' Farley marries pro wrestler Zack Carpinello in a surprise wedding ceremony

South Africa v South Korea: World Cup 2026

South Africa and South Korea face a decisive World Cup group-stage match today in Monterrey.

Sabres sign Benson to 7-year contract

The Buffalo Sabres have officially secured forward Zach Benson with a long-term contract extension.

Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

Multiple powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, resulting in structural collapses within the capital of Caracas.

Isaiah Stewart Reportedly Traded to Grizzlies, Full Pistons Return & Updated Salary Cap Revealed

The Memphis Grizzlies have acquired Isaiah Stewart from the Detroit Pistons in a trade involving future draft assets.

Scotland’s World Cup dream hanging by a thread after Vinícius sparks Brazil victory

Brazil’s 3-0 rout of Scotland leaves Scotland’s World Cup hopes in jeopardy

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Venezuela, triggers tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

7.1-magnitude quake in Venezuela sparks tsunami warnings across the Caribbean

Henri Veesaar Missed Out on $5M+ in Potential NIL Amid UNC Star's NBA Draft Slide, CBB Coach Says

UNC star Henri Veesaar’s NBA draft fallout triggers NIL loss and team reshuffles

Pochettino won't 'risk' United States players on yellows

USMNT coach Pochettino prioritizes caution over rotation as World Cup group stage looms

Predators Acquire Jack Drury, Chase Bradley, Third-Round Pick in 2029 NHL Draft From Colorado

The Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche have completed a four-player trade involving a future draft pick ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Madison Square Garden permits renew Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding speculation

Madison Square Garden’s permit renewal reignites wedding rumors for Swift and Kelce

FBS Oversight Committee introduces proposal to modify football calendar

The NCAA FBS Oversight Committee has unveiled a proposal to restructure the college football calendar, focusing on transfer windows and practice time.

Antibiotic cocktail made by soil bacteria can kill superbugs

Researchers have identified a bacterial 'megacluster' producing a potent cocktail of antibiotics capable of targeting drug-resistant superbugs.

Prime Day Deals Under $50 We’re Shopping Right Now: Seen on TODAY

Budget shoppers rush to snag Prime Day steals under $50 as deals flood in

Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO shortly before surprise Justice Department settlement, court filing reveals

A court filing discloses that the Live Nation CEO and President Trump held a conversation shortly before a Justice Department antitrust settlement.

Alyssa Thomas Deserves Suspension for Dirty Play Against Caitlin Clark

Charania: Celtics "Actively Engaged" In Jaylen Brown Trade Talks

Hawks trade to 52, round out draft with 7-footer Veesaar

Passengers restrain pilot during apparent medical emergency on 'terrifying' flight

Google is finally opening the Play Store to outside payments

Google’s Play Store overhaul could reshape app payments—here’s what’s changing and why it matters

World Cup 2026: How yellow and red cards during the group stage affect tiebreakers

Leonard Cohen Estate Objects to Trump’s Promised Use of ‘Hallelujah’ at Freedom 250 Rally

Cohen estate blocks Trump’s plan to perform 'Hallelujah' at rally, sparking legal and cultural clash

Why immigrants are leaving South Africa

An approaching June 30 deadline has triggered an exodus of migrants from South Africa amidst rising security concerns and reports of violence.

The Slate Truck Is More Expensive Than Expected

An ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death discovered with deep learning

Brendan Sorsby case puts NFLPA in an awkward spot, since he’s not a union member

GTA 6 will cost £70

Live Coverage: West Coast Falcon 9 launch to continue expansion of SpaceX’s Starlink network

Suit alleges new NCAA rule unfair to high school Class of 2022

World Cup 2026 standings: Who's in, who's out and every team's path to the Round of 32

Aiyuk: If 49ers cut me, I'll sign with Commanders 'tomorrow'

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has publicly signaled his desire to join the Washington Commanders should he be released from his current team.

Christina Ricci and Ex-Husband Battling in Court Over Her Allegedly Drinking on Plane With Son

Christina Ricci and James Heerdegen return to court following allegations regarding alcohol consumption during a flight with their son.

The World’s Biggest Population Fear Has Flipped

Global birth rates are plummeting—now the fear is not overgrowth, but collapse.

A cat-borne fungus infected 11,000 people; the US is next, CDC says

CDC warns of a cat-transmitted fungal outbreak jumping continents—11,000 cases already recorded.

Air Canada flight diverted to Boston's Logan Airport due to "incapacitated" captain

Air Canada flight diverted after captain's midair medical emergency sparks passenger intervention and safety concerns

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of ‘Illicitly’ Accessing Its AI Models

Anthropic has accused Alibaba of illicitly accessing and harvesting its Claude AI model capabilities.

Christian Pulisic Updates Injury Status Ahead of USA vs. Türkiye in World Cup Group Stage

Pulisic’s World Cup comeback hinges on a calf injury—will he lead the USMNT against Türkiye?

Civilian ‘Traitors’ Will Get an Early Start in NBC’s Fall Rollout

NBC has set a premiere date and revealed an expanded runtime for the new all-civilian installment of the competition series The Traitors.

First West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes reported in three Las Vegas ZIP codes

West Nile virus detected in Las Vegas mosquitoes for the first time this season

Jordyn Woods’s Lucky Knicks Bag is on Display in the Guggenheim

A sports icon’s lucky bag becomes an art exhibit—blurring the line between championship culture and high art.

Parents sentenced to prison in Brazil after excluding gender content in homeschool curriculum

Brazilian parents receive 50-day prison sentences following the exclusion of gender-related content from their daughters' homeschool curriculum.

Red Sox reactions: Marcelo Mayer’s huge error on routine play leads to loss

The Boston Red Sox lost their series against the Colorado Rockies following a late-game defensive error by Marcelo Mayer.

The New ‘Practical Magic 2’ Trailer Offers an Abundance of Plot Hints and Lee Pace

A newly released trailer for Practical Magic 2 features the return of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as they confront a recurring family curse.

The Universe Might Be Teeming with Strange Forms of Consciousness

Scientists and philosophers challenge the idea that consciousness is unique to Earth’s biology—raising questions about alien minds and AI sentience

The Wearable Data Your Doctor Actually Wants

New FDA guidelines are reshaping how wearable device data is integrated into clinical healthcare settings.

Meghan McCain Says Quiet Part Out Loud on Outed MAGA Star Nate Bargatze

Comedian Nate Bargatze faces intense public and media scrutiny following his attendance at a UFC 250 event held at the White House.

This baffling Fifa decision could ruin the World Cup’s famous group stage drama

FIFA’s new World Cup tiebreaker rule could rewrite group-stage knockout outcomes—and fans aren’t happy.

How Scotland fans’ partying could change drinking laws in Boston for good

The influx of Scotland fans for the FIFA World Cup is prompting discussions about potential long-term changes to Boston’s alcohol regulations.

One Protein May Prevent Brain Process Linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Scientists identify tubulin protein as potential blocker of toxic brain clumps in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Reese Witherspoon calls new Elle Woods Lexi Minetree 'such a bright light' ahead of prequel's release

A new generation of Elle Woods arrives as Reese Witherspoon praises her *Legally Blonde* prequel star

Trump says DOJ will 'immediately' look into price gouging at the gas pump

Trump has directed the Department of Justice to launch an immediate investigation into alleged price gouging by major oil companies at gas pumps.

New York Times calls Dianna Russini enlisting a coach to get out of a ticket "unacceptable conduct"

Warriors reportedly receiving No. 11 pick trade offer led to draft room scene

Fans lament ticket prices for new Bills stadium: ‘outrageous’

Indianapolis man faces felony stalking charges in case involving Fever’s Sophie Cunningham

Israel says IDF is staying in southern Lebanon, undermining Iran peace talks

Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say

NTSB launches probe into fatal Texas Tesla crash

US banks would lose $700bn in economic crash, Fed stress tests find

With Mass. cutting weight loss drug coverage, patients scramble to afford prescriptions

23 small products that made a huge difference in our lives and are cheaper than ever

GW250114 reveals signatures of post-merger black-hole horizon

No-frills, affordable electric pickup truck to hit the market

Trail Blazers owner says taxpayers must cover entire Moda Center makeover

US Stock Futures Surge on Micron’s Strong Forecast: Markets Wrap

Genetic diversity of late Neanderthals in northwestern Europe

France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe

US ends hantavirus outbreak response with no answers on draconian quarantines

A Hydrothermal Explosion Poked New Steamy Holes in Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin

Breeze Airways adds 5 new routes from Vero Beach with fares starting at $79

Chicago health officials warn of possible measles exposure at O’Hare airport - WGN-TV

NASA’s Moon Plan Depends on 15 Starship Launches. There’s Just One Problem

The Eight Best Matches Left in the World Cup Group Stage

Thunder win the NBA Draft for the billionth year in a row

USA World Cup soccer team learns likely Round of 32 opponent, and draw looks favorable

Your PC Can Become Steam Machine, Valve Confirms

A closer look at Darryn Peterson’s game

Austin Reaves thought he was done with Lakers; he’s now their $185 million man

Belarus halts equipment used to guide Russian strikes, Zelensky says, after Ukraine's ultimatum

Councilwoman asked for free Ye tickets days before denouncing rapper - San Antonio Express-News

'Former journalist' Dianna Russini kept knowledge of Mike Vrabel photos from bosses

"He made a colossal mistake" - Chris Broussard says Giannis should have forced his way to the Celtics and be closer to the title

iOS 27 beta 2: Apple tells Siri AI to clearly refuse requests to summarize URLs

Maine reports first case of rare tick-borne disease this year

Micron Stock Soars as Results Blow Past Wall Street Expectations Amid Booming AI Demand

Microsoft relaunches 2025 Surface Pro and Laptop with half the memory, but at higher prices than original 16GB models

PGA TOUR establishes new competitive structure with two-series model to debut in 2028

Polish PM Tusk caught between Kyiv and Warsaw as Ukraine rift deepens

Tech deals on Prime Day 2026: Our picks for PC hardware, laptops, gadgets, and more

UFC champ Tom Aspinall is finally ready to return, Eddie Hearn says

3 common sleep habits may be tied to brain aging signs

A giraffe named Gracie escaped in Texas. No one can seem to find her

Biggest takeaways and remaining questions about changes coming to the PGA Tour

Boffin claims Microsoft's supposed quantum leap does not compute due to 'basic Python errors'

Christina Ricci and Ex James Heerdegen Back in Court Over Custody of Son After Alcohol Incident

Fears grow for civilians as paramilitary group closes in on strategic Sudanese city

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Air?

Megyn Kelly Loses It Over Larry David’s Trump Insults

Meta Debuts Glasses Under Its Own Brand at Lower $299 Price

Micro-workouts: how to get fitter and healthier in 5 minutes

Montréal gunman leaves behind manifesto inspired by the 'incel' movement

Olivia Wilde 'Resents' Staying Silent Amid Rumors of On-Set Screaming Matches With Florence Pugh

Russian Government Weighs Total Ban on Diesel Exports

Services Sold to Boost I.V.F. Odds Backed by Little Evidence, Study Finds

Shark attack survivor wakes from 10-day coma and shares first words with family at her hospital bedside

SK Hynix surges 11% after filing for blockbuster Nasdaq listing

Taylor Swift Brings Fans to Tears With Surprise Performance in an Unexpected Asymmetric Fringe Gown