Friday, June 19, 2026
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, eyes Starmer challenge
politicsAndy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, eyes Starmer challenge
Greater Manchester mayor took the Makerfield seat, beating Reform UK and signaling a bid to challenge Labour leader Keir Starmer.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly canceled
newsUS-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly canceled
Switzerland announced planned Friday talks between the United States and Iran at Bürgenstock were called off, June 19
Mexico beats South Korea 1-0, clinches World Cup knockout spot
sportsMexico beats South Korea 1-0, clinches World Cup knockout spot
Luis Romo’s 50th‑minute goal gave Mexico a 1-0 win in Guadalajara and secured El Tri a place in the round of 32.
Bobby Prince, composer for DOOM and Wolfenstein, dies at 81
gamingBobby Prince, composer for DOOM and Wolfenstein, dies at 81
Robert 'Bobby' Prince, whose music shaped Wolfenstein 3D, DOOM, Duke Nukem and other 90s PC classics, has passed away at 81.
Flu outbreak at Lackland AFB after vaccine mandate lifted
scienceFlu outbreak at Lackland AFB after vaccine mandate lifted
About 160 trainees fell ill at Lackland Air Force Base and one trainee died after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the flu vaccine optional.
nytimes.comFour Seasons Total Landscaping anniversary remembered
cultureFour Seasons Total Landscaping anniversary remembered
Anniversary of the 2020 Trump campaign parking‑lot press briefing at Four Seasons Total Landscaping.
Taylor Swift marks 20 years since debut single 'Tim McGraw'
musicTaylor Swift marks 20 years since debut single 'Tim McGraw'
June 19 marks the 20th anniversary of Taylor Swift's debut single 'Tim McGraw'
