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June 17, 2026

US officials defend Iran deal as Israel continues military actions in Lebanon.

Know Before You Go: 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Parade

The Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory has Raleigh preparing for a massive celebration.

Listen to FKA twigs’ New Electro Song Featuring Lil Yachty

FKA twigs and Lil Yachty's new electro collaboration is trending on music platforms.

Peacock Gives Series Order to ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ TV Series From Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door, Chris Yost

Peacock has ordered a TV series based on the popular 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' books.

Braves, Pirates Swap Joey Bart For Hunter Stratton

‘Toy Story 5’ Heading To Franchise Record At Thursday Night Box Office

Curry Barker’s Next Film Lands at Universal, Blumhouse Atomic Monster (Exclusive)

Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why

Scientists have identified a cause for the mass die-off of baby seals on remote sub-Antarctic islands.

Mexico beat South Korea 1-0, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts

Wyndham Clark roars clear at US Open before darkness brings first round to a halt

World Cup: USMNT rides wave of belief into Australia clash

Canada star Ismael Kone suffers horrifying leg injury in World Cup vs. Qatar

Fans are fuming after World Cup tickets they bought through resale sites fall through

What we observed as the Pirates played the A’s in a (surprisingly pleasant) minor league ballpark - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

York Revs cancel Pride Night game after players refuse to wear jerseys

Bobby Witt Jr. exits with apparent knee injury

Man arrested after boy injured in zoo crocodile enclosure

A man has been arrested after a toddler was critically injured in a crocodile enclosure at a U.K. zoo.

Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past

Colombia's presidential race pits two opposing camps against a shared fear of historical repetition.

‘We created a monster’: companies rein in AI usage as costs strain budgets

Companies are scaling back AI usage as costs spiral, according to top business outlets.

US Tells ASML It’s Concerned China May Have Top Chip Tool

The US government has expressed concerns that a key Dutch chipmaking tool may have been accessed by China.

Vance Delays Trip to Switzerland for Direct Talks on Iran Deal

U.S. Secretary of State Vance's delayed trip to Switzerland postpones critical Iran deal talks.

Netflix's ridiculous I Will Find You is designed for second-screen viewing

Netflix's latest crime thriller is sparking conversation about its unique viewing style and Boston setting.

Hulk, Punisher join Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer

The latest Spider-Man trailer reveals major cameos, sparking fan excitement and speculation.

Watch for FREE: Colombia vs Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup $0 guide

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