Deltarune Chapter 5 'Weird Route' shocks players

Players report disturbing and unexpected 'Weird Route' content in Chapter 5, with many warning others about spoilers

Bird of the Day, theme 'Little Brown Birds'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #LittleBrownBirds.

ICE agent Jonathan Ross named in Renee Good case

UK publishes draft conversion therapy ban with 'health care' exemption

Government releases draft bill to ban conversion practices but carves a broad 'health care services' exemption, alarming campaigners

Star Fox launches on Nintendo Switch 2

Velan Studios and Nintendo release the new Star Fox today for Switch 2, with launch trailer and community streams.

JD Vance emerges as the public face of the troubled Iran peace deal

Vice‑President JD Vance is leading the administration's faltering Iran talks and drawing scrutiny as critics single him out

Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball for Naz Reid and draft assets

Minnesota trades Naz Reid plus a 2033 first-rounder (and swap rights) to Charlotte for LaMelo Ball, per reports.

Absolute Batman animated series greenlit with Scott Snyder attached

Warner Bros. Animation and DC announced an Absolute Batman animated series with Scott Snyder as showrunner

Bungie announces layoffs affecting most of the Destiny team

Sony confirms a reorganization at Bungie that will include layoffs hitting 'most of the Destiny team' and some Marathon staff.

David Clayton-Thomas dies at 84

Lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, voice behind 'Spinning Wheel', has died at age 84.

Great American State Fair sees walkouts as performers and states pull out

Several performers and at least one state delegation withdrew, and some attendees walked out during Trump's speech on the Mall.

NYC permits and MSG block July 2, 4 renew Swift, Kelce wedding rumors

Permit filings and reports that Madison Square Garden has blocked July 2, 4 for events have renewed speculation about a Swift, Kelce wedding

Judge orders Elon Musk to give deposition in election lottery case

A magistrate has ordered Musk to sit for a deposition over his $1M election giveaway, central to 'vote buying' claims

Karl Stefanovic to leave Channel Nine, pulls out of radio show

Today host Karl Stefanovic reportedly resigning from Nine and has withdrawn from a scheduled ARN radio appearance amid controversy.

Mexico finishes Group A perfect, tops group 3-0

El Tri beat Czechia 3-0 to complete a 3-0-0 group stage and finish top of Group A

Speaker Johnson aims to pass SAVE America Act via reconciliation

Johnson says he will try to advance the SAVE voter‑ID bill through a reconciliation package despite opposition.

Katie Phang wins court order to release remaining Epstein files

Konosuke Takeshita retains AEW International Title vs Ricochet

Takeshita beat Ricochet on AEW Dynamite to retain the International Championship in a highly praised match

Global Beatles Day marks BBC 'All You Need Is Love' anniversary

June 25 inaugural Global Beatles Day honors The Beatles’ 1967 BBC Our World performance of 'All You Need Is Love'.

Toy Story 5 opens to strong box office and mixed reviews

Toy Story 5 posts a big opening weekend while critics debate its existential tone and franchise fatigue.

Leonard Cohen estate objects to Trump campaign's use of 'Hallelujah'

The Leonard Cohen Estate says it did not authorize use of 'Hallelujah' at Donald Trump's Freedom 250 rally and opposes the usage.

Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots after boot camp outbreak

The Pentagon requires flu vaccinations for all recruits after a boot camp outbreak sickened nearly 300 trainees.

Supergirl opens in theaters; early audience and critic reactions praise Milly Alcock

DC's Supergirl hits cinemas June 26; early reviews and audience posts highlight Millie/Milly Alcock's performance.

Drone strike hits Sumy gas station, four injured

Drone strike on a gas station in Sumy region injures four people, casualty toll updated June 25

Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for contact with Caitlin Clark

WNBA suspends Phoenix Mercury forward one game and upgrades the foul to a Flagrant-2 after contact to Caitlin Clark’s throat.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin loses temper during hearing

Elizabeth Warren says Trump‑era mega‑mergers could be reversed

Sen. Warren warns a future administration might undo a 'frenzy' of recent mega‑mergers and roll back deals

FEMA official Gregg Phillips ousted

Conservative leaders push to prosecute women who have abortions

ICE agents confront election worker at polling place

ICE agents reportedly pressured an election worker at a polling site, showing her social‑media posts and her driver’s license.

Minnesota MAGA Republican rails on assimilation at town hall

A Minnesota GOP lawmaker delivered an inflammatory speech on assimilation and immigration during a local town‑hall

OpenAI likely delays IPO until 2027

OpenAI is leaning toward waiting until 2027 to go public after doubts a $1T valuation will hold this year

Apple raises Mac and iPad prices, blames memory shortage

Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices worldwide, citing surging memory and storage costs; some models jump ~20%.

Evidence contradicts RFK Jr. Senate testimony on Samoa 2019 trip

An email says RFK Jr.'s 2019 Samoa visit was vaccine-related, contradicting his Senate claim it was not.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 premieres on Netflix

Netflix releases the live-action Season 2 today, introducing Toph and heading to Ba Sing Se

Oil prices fall to pre-Iran war levels

Ecuador vs Germany, World Cup

Halftime 1-1, Leroy Sané opened for Germany, Nilson Angulo equalized; Group E match remains live.

Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold arrested in Florida

Police say Arnold has been arrested over an alleged February kidnapping and robbery and faces multiple felony counts

Japan vs Sweden, World Cup Group F match in Dallas

Japan and Sweden met in their final Group F game in Dallas; the match was scoreless at halftime as both sides fought for qualification.

King Charles paid £12.9M in tax and will not live at Buckingham Palace

Carney to launch fundraising campaign for 24 Sussex restoration

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce a public fundraising drive to restore or rebuild the long‑vacant 24 Sussex Drive.

US PCE inflation 4.1% in May; core PCE 3.4%, highest since Oct 2023

The Bear Season 5 debuts as the show's final season

FX/Hulu's The Bear returns for a fifth and final season, with early reviews calling it a conclusive farewell for the series.

Ernie Clement named AL All‑Star starter

Ernie Clement earned his first MLB All‑Star start after leading American League fan voting, reportedly with about 3.2 million votes.

Capcom Spotlight reveals Monster Hunter Stories 3 'Twisted Reflection' and Rudy side story

Capcom unveiled Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and a Rudy side-story DLC, releasing later today.

Community Strong Australia party launches

Independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender form a new centrist party, Community Strong Australia, pledging 'reason over rage'.

Phoebe Bridgers releases single 'Lost Boys'

Bridgers dropped 'Lost Boys,' the lead single from new album Lost Weekend, accompanied by a Renaissance‑fair themed video.

Matthew Guy denies Moira Deeming assault allegation

Former Victorian Liberal leader vehemently denies MP Moira Deeming's claim he put her in a headlock; police say they are investigating.

Coby White set to re-sign with Hornets, 3-year $74M

Guard Coby White intends to sign a three-year, $74 million deal to return to the Charlotte Hornets.

SF Giants starter Landen Roupp booed at home after Pride Night protest

Fans booed Roupp during his first home start following a Pride Night protest by some pitchers

Manchester City agree fee to sign Elliot Anderson

Man City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson, fee reported up to £130M

New York prosecutors drop rape charge against Harvey Weinstein

Cubs sweep doubleheader, beat Mets 10, 5 in game two

Chicago completed a doubleheader sweep over the Mets, finishing the night with a 10, 5 win in game two.

Avalanche trade Valeri Nichushkin to Columbus Blue Jackets

Colorado sends winger Valeri Nichushkin to Columbus for a 2026 2nd, 2027 3rd and 2028 5th-round pick.

Austrian Grand Prix declared a heat-hazard race

FIA labels the Austrian GP a heat‑hazard amid a heatwave; teams allowed weight breaks for cooling

From Pistols to Pulp radio show spotlights listener requests

Indie show 'From Pistols to Pulp' aired listener picks tonight, including Benny Hill and Richard Hawley tracks