Jason Statham’s 2013 action thriller “Homefront” is dominating streaming charts, outperforming newer releases like “Scream 7” and “Top Gun: Maverick” on Paramount+, according to Yahoo Entertainment. The 13-year-old film reached No. 1 on Paramount+’s Top 10 Movies chart in the U.S. on June 25…
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Ousmane Demblé scored a remarkable first-half hat trick as France defeated Norway in the 2026 World Cup, ending his long scoring drought at major tournaments, according to USA Today. The French superstar netted three goals in just 32 minutes at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, …
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Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence startup, has become the first pure AI company to join Frontier, a carbon removal coalition backed by major tech firms including Stripe, Google, and Shopify. According to Crypto Rank, the company's membership contributes to a new $915 million tranc…
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Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve who guided U.S. monetary policy for 18-and-a-half years under four presidents, died Monday at age 100. According to NBC News, his wife, Andrea Mitchell, confirmed the death was due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. He served…
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The Milwaukee Bucks have officially traded franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat in a massive blockbuster deal reported late Monday night. Per NBA.com, the Heat beat out the Boston Celtics to secure the two-time NBA MVP, ending a long saga that has dragged on for several years.
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Amazon Prime Day 2026 begins Tuesday, June 23, marking the earliest launch in the event’s history, according to CNBC. U.S. retailers are bracing for a record e-commerce wave, with Adobe Digital Insights projecting $26.3 billion in online spending between Tuesday and Friday, June 26—a 9% year…
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Meta is donating a pair of Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to every legally blind veteran in the United States, a program that could reach more than 130,000 people, according to News Nation. The company and the Blinded Veterans Association said in a press release that the glasses will be given at no…
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Fox Corp. has agreed to buy Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $22 billion, a move that would bring together Fox’s news, sports, and entertainment assets with Roku’s connected-TV platform and The Roku Channel, according to Fox Corporation.
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The 2026 U.S. Open began today at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club near New York City, with world #1 Scottie Scheffler leading as the betting favorite, according to Yahoo Sports. If Scheffler wins Sunday, he would secure the career grand slam in golf, joining a historic list of champions.
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NVIDIA is working with Abridge to train a healthcare-specific AI model designed for clinical conversations, according to Fierce Healthcare. The model will be used only inside Abridge’s platform and is meant to support clinical decision-making, documentation, evidence grounding, and workflow …
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Law enforcement says it stopped an alleged plot to attack the White House UFC fight event with drones carrying explosives and gunfire aimed at people fleeing the scene. Five people were arrested nationwide and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, according to court papers made public Tu…
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Marvel has released a new trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” showing Tom Holland’s Peter Parker facing a harder life in a city that no longer remembers him. The trailer and ticket launch come as the film builds toward its theatrical debut on Friday, July 31, with early screenings for P…
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After months of conflict, diplomacy appears to be gaining the upper hand in the standoff involving Iran, the United States and one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, the Strait of Hormuz.
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The United States opened its FIFA World Cup 2026 run with a historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, scoring early and never letting the visitors fully settle in, according to NBC News. The Americans led 3-0 by halftime, then added one more late goal to finish a strong first step in the tournament.
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Steven Spielberg’s new film “Disclosure Day” arrives as public interest in UFOs and alien life has widened far beyond science fiction. The film opened Friday, June 12, and returns Spielberg to a theme he explored in “E.T.”: what happens when humans learn they may not be alone.
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The2026 FIFA World Cup opens for the United States on Friday, June 12, with a group stage clash against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Fox.
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SpaceX’s record initial public offering has pushed Elon Musk into a financial tier no one has reached before, with Reuters reporting that the deal made him the world’s first trillionaire. The rocket, satellite and artificial intelligence company raised $75 billion, underscoring Wall Street’s…
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“24 Jump Street” is in the works at Sony Pictures, with Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube in talks to return, according toVariety.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened Thursday in Mexico City with the first of three opening ceremonies, blending Mexican culture and pop music before the tournament’s first match.
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SpaceX is preparing for a blockbuster IPO that could value Elon Musk’s rocket company at about $1.77 trillion, while also drawing new attention to its plans for AI chips and computing hardware, according to Yahoo Finance.
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Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are jockeying for the most valuable role in two expected megadeals from OpenAI and Anthropic, according to Fortune.
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Nvidia announced a series of deals in South Korea on Monday with major technology companies, including SK Hynix, SK Telecom, Naver and Doosan Group, as the chipmaker works to strengthen its AI infrastructure network and secure key memory supplies for its products, according to Reuters.
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Delta Air Lines is trying to close a wide gap with United Airlines in trans-Pacific travel, a market both carriers see as central to future growth.
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Netflix is keeping “Stranger Things” at the center of its 2026 lineup, with more episodes from the franchise arriving after the April debut of the animated spinoff, according to Collider.
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The 2026 World Cup is shaping up as a final stage for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the two players who have defined men’s soccer for much of the past two decades. According to the Wall Street Journal, Messi, now 38, will appear at a record-setting sixth World Cup as Argentina tries to…
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Chipotle is marking the start of the 2026 World Cup with a one-day offer for customers wearing a soccer jersey.
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Water is flowing again in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and the basin is once more showing reflections of the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, according to images released by the White House and a photo shared by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, per USA Today. The change …
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Summer Game Fest 2026 will take place on Friday, June 5, and host Geoff Keighley says the live show is expected to be the biggest yet, according to IGN and the event’s official site.
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In today’s stock market news, U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday as a selloff in AI stocks and chip stocks gathered speed, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Federal agriculture officials confirmed a New World screwworm case in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, according to the U.S.
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The agency said geomagnetic field conditions are expected to rise quickly from quiet to active, reaching strong storm levels mid- to late on Thursday, June 4, and continuing into the following day.
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French-Iranian author, illustrator and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, best known for “Persepolis,” has died at 56, according toFrance 24. Her family and entourage said she died of “sadness” after the death of her husband, Mattias Ripa, last year, the report said.
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The New York Knicks opened the 2026 NBA Finals with a 105-95 road win over the San Antonio Spurs, overcoming a 14-point deficit in a Game 1 that turned into a defensive grind, according to ESPN.
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The team said at 12:40 p.m. that it was aiming for a 2:20 p.m. first pitch and told fans to watch the video board for more updates.
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Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a first French Open title ended in a stunning quarterfinal loss to Diana Shnaider, who rallied after trailing by a set and a break. Shnaider won 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 in Paris after Sabalenka held a 5-3 lead in the second set and was one game from the semifinals
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Jamie Lee Curtis is mourning the death of her older sister, Kelly Curtis, who died at 69, according to a tribute the actress shared on Instagram. Jamie said Kelly died at home “at peace,” and described her as “my first friend and lifelong confidant.”
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More artists are pulling out of the Great American State Fair, a Washington, D.C., concert series tied to America’s 250th anniversary, after organizers released the first lineup this week
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Novak Djokovic’s tennis run at Roland Garros ended with a shock loss to 19-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca, who rallied after dropping the first two sets to win the match in five
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The White House marked the 10th anniversary of Harambe’s death with a social media post that called the gorilla “a true patriot,” according to The Guardian.
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Keanu Reeves is asking a federal judge for leniency for director Carl Rinsch, who was convicted of swindling Netflix out of $11 million, according to People.
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Fast-food chains are marking National Hamburger Day 2026 with discounts, giveaways and loyalty rewards, with Burger King and Whataburger among the biggest draws, according to USA Today and the companies’ own promotions.
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NASCAR icon Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41 after being hospitalized with what his family and team described as a severe illness, according to ESPN. The two-time Cup Series champion had been testing on Wednesday at the General Motors Charlotte Technical Center in Concord, North Carolina, when…
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“The Mandalorian and Grogu” movie is heading to theaters with a PG-13 rating and a simple pitch for families and longtime Star Wars fans: a bounty hunter and his small companion take on a new mission in a galaxy still dealing with the fallout of the Empire.
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Vanessa Trump said she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is now working with her medical team on a treatment plan. She made the announcement on Wednesday in an Instagram post, according toFox News.
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Rumors of a blockbuster NBA trade have linked the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, with a proposal that would send Stephen Curry to Boston in a deal centered on Jaylen Brown. The idea was proposed by Colin Kennedy of 98.5 The Sports Hub, per Hoops Wire.
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Spotify has given its app icon a temporary makeover to mark its 20th anniversary, replacing the familiar green circle with a sparkly green disco ball. The company is pairing the change with a campaign called “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s),” and users can find anniversary features ins…
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Flags across Illinois are flying at half-staff today, on Friday, May 15, in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, after Gov. JB Pritzker directed public entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act to lower U.S. and state flags.
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Amazon has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), the company announced last week in a press release. The new service opens its vast logistics network to businesses beyond its marketplace sellers. Companies in healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, and retail can now tap into freight,…
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After three people died from hantavirus on a cruise ship earlier this month, fear of catching the virus has spread quickly across the globe. Experts have begun to weigh in to help calm the public, and there’s good news for those in Illinois.
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Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, died on Monday, May 11, in Los Angeles. He was 29. The team, his agency and the NBA confirmed the news on Tuesday, according to CNN.
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A newly released batch of government UFO records is offering fresh details about unexplained sightings in space, in the sky and across the globe as federal officials begin rolling out what they say will be a continuing transparency effort.





