Art Fight 2026 begins July 1, artists post last‑minute refs

Annual online art‑gifting event kicks off July 1; participants share ref sheets, team cards and stream prep.

Bird of the Day, theme 'Red Beak Feet Eyes'

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

PlayStation to end physical disc production for new games from January 2028

Sony says new PlayStation titles will be digital-only starting Jan 2028; existing disc releases unaffected.

PlayStation to close PS3 and PS Vita stores, full shutdown by July 2027

Sony will begin winding down the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita this year in select markets, with a global closure by July 2027.

Melat Kiros ousts Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado primary

Trump Had a Billion-Dollar Windfall After Returning to the White House

Trump speaks at Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota

Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota.

Phil Weiser defeats Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic primary

Canada Day, maple leaf celebrations across the country

Canadians mark July 1 with maple leaf flags, parades, public events and Canada Day gatherings nationwide.

Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli tells Willson Contreras 'sit down, boy', benches clear

After striking out Willson Contreras, Cavalli yelled 'sit down, boy'; benches cleared and Contreras was ejected.

Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers for Paul George and draft picks

Celtics send five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and multiple draft picks.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan MSG wedding amid strict secrecy and heavy security

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will hold Madison Square Garden celebrations this weekend with secrecy and heavy security, not specifically NDAs.

Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0 in World Cup Round of 32

Hosts Mexico win 2, 0 at Estadio Azteca; Julián Quiñones (22') and Raúl Jiménez (31') score

Progressive Manny Rutinel wins Colorado competitive House primary

Manny Rutinel, backed by progressives, captured Colorado’s Democratic nomination in the competitive 8th district primary

Great American State Fair sees vendor and performer withdrawals

Several vendors and performers have pulled out of the Great American State Fair; Mt. Olive Pickles withdrew after a Confederate flag was spotted.

Empire State Building climbers unfurl banner quoting Jimi Hendrix

Two people climbed the Empire State Building spire and unfurled a banner quoting Hendrix's line about 'the power of love' and peace.

Big Brother 28 unveils 'Time Trip' house, season starts July 9

CBS revealed the 'Time Trip' Season 28 house with retro-era rooms, hidden clues and new twists; premiere set for July 9.

Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies at 74

Victor Willis, founding frontman of the Village People and co‑writer of 'Y.M.C.A.,' has died aged 74.

Canada to debut at Eurovision Song Contest 2027

The EBU and CBC/Radio‑Canada confirm Canada will compete in the Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria in 2027.

Mario Kart World version 1.7.0 adds two Knockout Tour routes

Nintendo released Mario Kart World 1.7.0, adding two new Knockout Tour routes plus Photo Mode sticker options

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis fires two clemency board members over Tina Peters commutation

Splatoon Raiders Direct spotlights looter‑shooter spin‑off

Nintendo Direct revealed single‑ and multiplayer gameplay plus deep customization; previews praise its looter‑shooter leanings.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to wed at Madison Square Garden Friday

AP and law-enforcement sources say the couple will hold wedding celebrations at MSG Friday night, with security plans reported.

Fans dub DR Congo scorer 'Doctor Congo' after goal vs England

Supporters began calling the DRC goalscorer 'Doctor Congo' following his match-opening strike against England.

Bryan Adams releases Canada Day single '51st State'

Bryan Adams dropped a pro‑Canada Canada Day single titled '51st State' defending Canadian sovereignty.

Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

The 79-year-old actor says he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s years ago and expects changes as it progresses.

Valve eyes ARM architecture for future Steam Machines

Reports say Valve is exploring ARM chips as the backbone for next‑generation Steam Machine hardware

Ocean surface temperatures hit record high for June

Copernicus reports global ocean surface temperatures reached their hottest June on record, with climate impacts warned.

New York Liberty win 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup, beat Las Vegas Aces 93-85

Sabrina Ionescu 26 points; Breanna Stewart 25 points and 11 rebounds, Liberty become first two-time Commissioner's Cup champs

Dean Wade signs four-year, $39M deal with Sixers

Forward Dean Wade agreed to a four-year, $39 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, league sources report

Thousands join online queue as Bayeux Tapestry tickets open in London

British Museum ticketing overwhelmed as tens of thousands queue for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in the UK.

Air Force major arrested at Capitol protesting 'Impeach, Convict, Remove'

One year on, critics say Trump's 'Big, Ugly Bill' is harming workers

Advocates warn the GOP 'Big Ugly Bill' cuts to Medicaid and SNAP have punished working families in its first year.

Harris reaches out to Mamdani and pro‑Palestinian activists ahead of 2028

Love Island USA airs Heated Rivalry cover of 'All the Things She Said' during Movie Night

Producers play the Heated Rivalry version of the song as the show's Movie Night segment begins

No pausa de hidratación planned for tonight's World Cup matches

Organizers announced there will be no scheduled 'pausa de hidratación' (hydration pause) for tonight's matches.

Lakers acquire Walker Kessler in sign-and-trade

Lakers to sign 7'2" Walker Kessler, 4yr/$130M; Jazz get unprotected 2031 and 2033 first-rounders plus 2028 and 2030 pick swaps.

Coco Gauff survives Solana Sierra in epic Wimbledon tiebreak

Gauff beat Solana Sierra 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(10-7), saving match points and advancing to the third round at Wimbledon.

X-Men '97 Season 2 premieres, Apocalypse storyline highlighted

Marvel's X‑Men '97 returns with a Season 2 premiere as the team battles Apocalypse across time.

Rep Jack Kimble revealed as a long-running parody account

Kylian Mbappé scores twice as France beat Sweden 3-0

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added a goal as France beat Sweden 3-0 to reach the World Cup last 16; Mbappé has 18 World Cup goals, one behind Messi.

U.S. lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s most powerful AI models

Ukraine strikes Roscosmos sensor facility near Moscow

Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed strikes on the JSC Research Institute of Physical Measurements (NIIFI) in Penza, which makes missile sensors.

V Sky VTubers stream Steam Next Fest demos and summer playthroughs

EN VTubers are live-streaming Steam Next Fest demos, indie titles and summer-game sessions across Twitch/YouTube.

TCM Party spotlights Slap Shot tonight

Turner Classic Movies' watch party features the Paul Newman hockey comedy Slap Shot.

Blue Jays beat Mets 9-3, Sean Keys hits first MLB homer

Toronto rolled to a 9-3 Canada Day win; Sean Keys launched a three-run, first-career homer to spark the victory.

Belgium beats Senegal 3-2, Tielemans converts 125th-minute penalty

Youri Tielemans scored a 125th-minute penalty as Belgium rallied from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in extra time and reach the World Cup last 16.

Star Wars: Visions Presents, The Ninth Jedi trailer set for tomorrow

Lucasfilm dropped a teaser and confirmed the first full trailer for Star Wars: Visions Presents, The Ninth Jedi will debut tomorrow.

Scientists create synthetic 'SpudCell' that feeds, grows and reproduces

University of Minnesota team reports a manmade cell built from chemicals that feeds, grows and reproduces

Pacers sign Kelly Oubre Jr., two-year deal

Indiana Pacers agree to a two-year, nearly $17 million contract with free agent wing Kelly Oubre Jr., per ESPN.

NBA Cup group draw announced for 2026

The NBA revealed the six 2026 NBA Cup groups of five teams each ahead of the Oct. 30 start, with regional groupings set

Kroger to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B

Kroger agreed to buy Giant Eagle, adding about 197 supermarkets and 11 pharmacies for $1.65 billion.

Colson Montgomery lifts White Sox with 440‑ft two‑run homer

Montgomery's 440‑ft, 109.1 mph two‑run homer gave Chicago a 3, 1 lead over Baltimore in the top of the 3rd.

Rhythm Paradise Groove launches July 2, early reviews praise multiplayer

New Rhythm Paradise entry for Nintendo Switch gets positive early reviews; demo available and multiplayer noted.