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Finland's unique literacy program: Children read to dogs and cows to build confidence without fear of judgment

In Finland, some of the most attentive listeners helping children improve their reading skills have four legs. Across libraries, schools and even farms, children are encouraged to read aloud to trained dogs and, in some local initiatives, cows. These animals provide a calm and patient audience that allows young readers…

The Times of India 5 min read

Parenting expert who studied more than 200 children says this is the No. 1 skill parents just forget to teach kids now

Parenting expert Reem Raouda says emotional safety is one of the most important yet often overlooked factors in a child's development. According to her, children thrive when they feel safe expressing their thoughts, feelings and needs without fear of judgment, helping them grow into more confident, resilient and emotionally healthy…

The Economic Times 5 min read

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“A full circle moment after all these years of making music side-by-side”: Billy Idol and Steve Stevens inducted into Guitar Center’s Hollywood Rockwalk

They’ll be be among some prestigious players on Sunset Boulevard

Guitar World 3 min read

A Pilates instructor shares a 6-move routine for over-60s to build balance, mobility and functional core strength

Try these six reformer Pilates exercises from a qualified instructor.

Tom’s Guide 9 min read

4 ways kindergarten lays the foundation for lifelong learning

It’s the time of year when parents are thinking of registering their children for kindergarten in September — a much-anticipated moment in the lives of many parents and their young ones.

The Conversation 7 min read

Who needs hot water? Researchers made an ultrasonic espresso machine that brews coffee without heat, and drinkers couldn't notice any difference

Scientists have found a way to make excellent espresso without using hot water via the power of ultrasound

TechRadar 3 min read

Halia Therapeutics Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Ofirnoflast (HT-6184) in Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes

LEHI, Utah, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Halia Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class therapies targeting inflammasome-driven disease biology, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to ofirnoflast (HT-6184) for the treatment of adult patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS).

AAP 6 min read

How To Harvest Thyme in Summer so it Keeps Growing – And to Get The Best Flavor

Whether for cooking or medicinal purposes, here’s when and how we recommend picking thyme

Homes & Gardens 6 min read

Rare masterpieces from former Tottenham FC owner's collection head to auction in London

The collection, belonging to billionaire and former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis, features masterpieces by Modigliani, Klimt, Picasso and Freud.

Euronews 3 min read

Japan's DJ Rinoka bobs to the beat as a child prodigy techno artist

Never mind she isn’t old enough to get into a club

The Independent UK 3 min read

Former CAR leader Bozizé on trial over crimes against humanity

A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013.

Radio France Internationale 3 min read

India blocks Telegram over 'medical entrance exam fraud' concerns

India's government has blocked messaging app Telegram until June 22, saying the platform was used to "defraud candidates" taking the medical entrance examination. The restriction was issued under a stringent provision of the IT law, which empowers ‌the government to block access to online sites in the "interest of sovereignty…

France 24 4 min read

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Trial begins for former Central African Republic leader Bozizé over war crimes

The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic will on Tuesday, with foreign judges, begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé over crimes against humanity. Bozizé, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels, has been living…

France 24 4 min read

SpaceX Faces Major Lawsuit as Starship Tests Destroy Homes in Port Isabel and South Padre Island

Homeowners in South Texas are suing SpaceX, alleging that Starship rocket tests caused structural damage to their properties, including cracked walls and shifting foundations, due to sonic booms and vibrations.

International Business Times UK 4 min read

Sri Lanka sees ‘alarming’ rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia

Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connections

The Guardian - UK 6 min read

US B-52 bomber crash at California air force base kills eight

Eight people were killed after a US B-52 bomber crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. The aircraft was carrying a mix of military personnel, government employees and civilian contractors on a routine test mission when it went down, prompting…

France 24 3 min read

‘Let’s Relax’—USMNT Star Provides Update on Christian Pulisic Absence, Injury

U.S. superstar Christian Pulisic sustained a knock in Friday’s match.

Sports Illustrated 3 min read

B52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force: All crew members dead after Boeing Stratofortress crashed following take-off in California, all about supersonic aircraft capable of carrying nuclear warheads

B52 Bomber Stratofortress crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. The Stratofortress, designed and built by Boeing, is a long-range, subsonic aircraft that has long served as the backbone ⁠of the United States' crewed strategic bomber force, according to the U.S. military.

The Economic Times 1 min read

How the USMNT Can Win World Cup Group D Before Playing All Three Matches

The USMNT has big hopes of securing the top spot in Group D.

Sports Illustrated 3 min read

Former Louisville police officer charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of naked man

A former Louisville police officer has been charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a naked man

The Independent UK 3 min read

SpaceX Rally Adds More to Elon Musk's Wealth in a Day Than Buffett or Gates Built in a Lifetime

SpaceX's IPO, priced at $135 per share, raised $75 billion, valuing the company at $2.1 trillion. Shares surged, boosting Musk's net worth to $1.3 trillion, surpassing Buffett and Gates.

International Business Times UK 6 min read

Elon Musk just made Warren Buffett’s entire net worth in a single day

Elon Musk’s net worth soared by a record $164 billion in a single day after SpaceX shares surged nearly 20%, pushing his fortune to $1.27 trillion. The gain alone exceeded Warren Buffett’s entire net worth, underscoring the extraordinary wealth creation driven by SpaceX’s blockbuster market debut.

The Economic Times 4 min read

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AMD takes over MEXT to 'address growing memory constraints' in the data center — memory tiering technology enables flash to appear as DRAM to applications

AMD acquires MEXT to get Predictive Memory Engine that offloads infrequently accessed data from DRAM to NAND storage.

Tom’s Hardware 3 min read

Ford Is Fixing Its Biggest Problems. The Hard Part Comes Next.

After years of quality and cost issues, Ford is finally showing progress. But investors need more assurance.

Barchart 6 min read

Google is spending $50 million on 'growing the next generation of American workers' — but at $166 per worker, surely it's not going to get very far?

The search engine giant has committed to spending at least $50 million on training that it says will impact as many as 300,000 workers across America.

TechRadar 3 min read

Could data center growth halt by 2030? Report claims power demands may halt AI advances within the next few years

Gartner report indicates that the AI bottleneck might not be a silicon-based limit, but actual access to power by 2030.

TechRadar 3 min read

Nvidia to raise $25 billion in first corporate bond sale in five years

Nvidia is set to raise a massive $20 billion through a bond issuance. This move signals the company's significant investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Big technology firms are increasingly turning to debt markets to finance their ambitious AI projects. This bond issuance, with maturities extending to 2056, highlights the substantial…

The Economic Times 3 min read

US connected-car rule prompts Ford, other automakers to seek licenses for China-built models

Automakers like Ford are seeking U.S. government authorization to continue selling vehicles with Chinese-linked software, facing a ban set to take effect for model year 2027. This complex process highlights the auto industry's deep ties to China's supply chains, with hardware restrictions expected to pose even greater challenges.

The Economic Times 4 min read

'Our research suggests that there are real risks associated with these sites': Experts say some job-search platforms are stealing personal data from job seekers

Many sites may be selling their users' data to third parties without them knowing.

TechRadar 3 min read

US judge dismisses Elon Musk's xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco said xAI failed to show that OpenAI induced former xAI senior engineer Xuechen Li to divulge confidential information related to its Grok chatbot, or that OpenAI engineers knew Li ‌might have ⁠disclosed any.

The Economic Times 3 min read

Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutiny

New power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by natural gas, are being approved with minimal public notice and environmental review. Residents are raising alarms about potential health and climate impacts. This trend is reshaping energy…

The Economic Times 9 min read

The removal of Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center is a much-needed act of iconoclasm

The desecration of a ruler’s symbols is among the oldest forms of political revolt

The Guardian - US 6 min read

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So is the US war with Iran over? In a word: no

The much-hyped deal, which is set to be formally signed on Friday in Geneva, doesn’t end the war. It’s essentially a 60-day extension of a ceasefire

The Guardian - US 8 min read

Will the World Cup be safe? New report finds huge surge in cyberattacks targeting professional sports organizations

AI is amplifying cybersecurity risk around major sporting events, researchers find.

TechRadar 2 min read

'This case presents the Court with an unusual scenario': Judge kicks lawyers off cases are finding out both were using AI to argue

US District Judge Sharion Aycock took a less-than-favorable view of all 4 lawyers involved a recent case leveraging AI to fight their battles for them.

TechRadar 3 min read

Can $100 million overcome a Trump endorsement? What to watch in Tuesday's elections

US President Donald Trump's endorsements face crucial tests in Republican primaries across Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Democratic contests highlight divisions between progressives and moderates. Voters in these states are heading to the polls to decide key races. The power of Trump's backing is being measured against significant campaign spending…

The Economic Times 8 min read

Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Threatens to Make Most Common Bacterial STI in United States Untreatable as CDC Updates Failed Treatment Guidelines

WHO documents a sixfold global rise in azithromycin-resistant gonorrhea, and ceftriaxone-resistant strains are emerging in US cities. With 1.6 million annual US gonorrhea cases, the CDC has updated treatment guidelines in 2026. Here is what the drug resistance crisis means for sexual health in America.

Medical Daily 6 min read

The Four Biggest Storylines for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup

Argentina is aiming to defend its World Cup title and clinch a fourth crown.

Sports Illustrated 5 min read

‘Time is not on our side’: Ukraine official petitions US for aid to help more than a million families get justice for children kidnapped by Russia

Ukraine claims that Russia is reprogramming the children.

We Got This Covered 5 min read

Trump's Strange Arm Movements Spark Alarm at White House Birthday Party Amid Claims He Can 'Barely Walk'

Donald Trump's recent birthday appearance sparked online debate over visible bruising on his arm, raising health concerns and political speculation across social media platforms.

International Business Times UK 5 min read

Jelly Roll files for divorce from wife Bunnie Xo after nearly 10 years of marriage

News comes after the country star made an emotional speech paying tribute to his wife at this year’s Grammy Awards

The Independent UK 4 min read

Keke Palmer reveals heartbreaking impact of fame on her whole family

Keke Palmer has admitted she and her family were "all being traumatised by fame" as her Hollywood career took off.

BANG Premier 3 min read

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Taylor Swift's Inner Circle Shrinks: How Blake Lively Became the Unexpected Twist in Keleigh Teller Rift Rumours

Taylor Swift's inner circle rumours grow, according to entertainment reports, with Blake Lively linked to a new twist in Keleigh Teller speculation

International Business Times UK 5 min read

Celebrity Frequent Flyers Can't Travel Anywhere Without This Airport Sneaker Trend

White sneakers have a starring role in TSA security lines.

Marie Claire 5 min read

I spotted fuzzy white mold on my houseplant soil— here's how I fixed it with a cupboard staple

Stop white mold on houseplants with this simple kitchen spice trick,

Tom’s Guide 3 min read

Do you talk in your sleep? What somniloquy reveals about your brain, sleep stages, dreams and when it may signal a serious sleep disorder

Sleep talking somniloquy explained: Ever spoken in your sleep? It's common, affecting many adults and children, and can happen during different sleep stages. Research reveals sleep talk often involves negative words and questions, suggesting brain activity related to memory and emotions.

The Economic Times 6 min read

Zendaya And Tom Holland Are Couple's Goals On Spider-Man: Brand New Day Carpet (And Yes She's Still Sporting That Ring)

I want them to be together forever.

Cinemablend 3 min read

Psychology says people who prefer dining alone aren't rude: They may simply be protecting their peace, independence and relationship with themselves

Psychology suggests that everyday habits often reflect deeper emotional needs. Choosing to eat alone is rarely an act of social rejection; more often, it is a way of reconnecting with oneself. For many people, those few uninterrupted minutes become one of the calmest and most peaceful moments of their day.

The Economic Times 7 min read

Don Cheadle Reveals Grim Idea He “Stole” From George Clooney: “It Happens To Everybody”

“He is so cool,” a netizen said about Don Cheadle.

Bored Panda 6 min read

Maryland woman grabs Jersey Mikes sub, one distracted bite later, she was getting a CT scan for an alleged foreign object stuck in her throat

“Be careful where you eat.”

We Got This Covered 5 min read

New Mexico is in a historic drought. Oracle and OpenAI designed their newest data center with that in mind

New Mexico lost 209,000 acres of forest to drought and insects last year. Now a data center may pull millions of gallons of water from the same area.

Fortune 7 min read

Freedivers, leftover cables and bits of clay: Cuba gets inventive to save its pristine reefs amid US blockade

With limited resources and sanctions tightening, conservationists are forced to find new ways to protect the coral reefs of Ciénaga de Zapata national park

The Guardian - UK 7 min read

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Critics say Trump’s opening of public lands to off-road vehicles is ‘reckless and nonsensical’

Move is part of broad effort to open public lands to industry and other uses, threatening wildlife and ecosystems

The Guardian - US 5 min read

Inside Chile's spectacular Atacama super bloom: The desert that blooms once every few years

The Atacama Desert in northern Chile holds the record for being the driest non-polar desert on Earth. Some parts of it go decades without a single drop of rain. It looks, for most of the year, like a place where nothing could survive. And then, every few years, something extraordinary…

The Times of India 6 min read

Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe

Heatwave conditions build over much of continent, while mild start to winter continues in parts of Australia

The Guardian - UK 2 min read

Amazon says its data centers consume only 0.075% of the water Americans use for watering their lawns and gardens — company also boasts of its improvements in water efficiency

Amazon says that it uses 2.5 billion gallons of water annually for data center cooling but compares it to the 3.3 trillion gallons of water used for watering lawns and gardens in the U.S. every year.

Tom’s Hardware 5 min read

New Zealand handed a $5b bill for climate inaction

Comment: NZ's first Paris target was set by National's John Key, who always expected to send billions offshore to meet it.

Newsroom.co.nz 8 min read

Temperatures could soar to 30C next week, forecasters say

The Met Office said high pressure building across the country will bring warm and humid conditions.

Evening Standard 2 min read

Yes, EVs Really Are Cleaner Than Gas Cars. Here's By How Much

A new MIT-led study finds EVs beat gas cars on emissions almost everywhere, but your ZIP code and driving habits decide how big the advantage is.

InsideEVs 6 min read

Solar energy Generates More Electricity Than Coal in The U.S. for First Time Ever

Once the dominant source of U.S. electricity, coal has steadily lost market share due to competition from cheaper natural gas, renewable energy expansion, aging power plants, and environmental regulations.

International Business Times 3 min read

UT fires public radio station leader who challenged university statements about festival security

KUT’s Debbie Hiott believes University of Texas officials terminated her because she publicly pushed back against administration claims that the station’s security plans for an inaugural festival were insufficient.

The Texas Tribune 8 min read

New York voters have decided on 430 statewide measures since 1821: a look at the state ballot measure history

Since 1821, New York voters have decided on 430 statewide ballot measures. Of those, 316 (73%) were approved, and 114 (27%) were defeated.

Ballotpedia 6 min read

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A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears.

Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election.

The Texas Tribune 16 min read

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas death row inmate’s appeal challenging hypnosis testimony

Charles Flores argued that his conviction was improperly based on testimony from a witness who changed her recollection after hypnosis by an investigator.

The Texas Tribune 3 min read

Two Men Detained in Brazil After Woman Dies in Bungee Jump Without Safety Equipment

Two men were detained in Brazil after a 21-year-old woman died during a bungee jump when staff allegedly launched her from a bridge without attaching the safety cord, authorities said.

Latin Times 3 min read

Texas stopped funding gambling addiction programs years ago. A surprising donor is helping fill the void.

A $100,000 donation from Las Vegas Sands will help a nonprofit address treatment needs in Texas, where a state law set up a “compulsive gambling program” that is no longer funded.

The Texas Tribune 9 min read

In far West Texas, the threat of land seizures for a border wall has families on edge

In the Big Bend region, where some families have lived for generations, government letters seeking access to their land is sparking fear and resistance.

The Texas Tribune 15 min read

At Texas GOP convention, friction overshadows talk of unity

The Republican Party of Texas’ meeting in Houston offered a look at the state GOP’s next chapter and messaging heading into the fall’s midterm elections.

The Texas Tribune 11 min read

Tamas Szabo on Pepperstone's Competitive Mindset and the Power of F1

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For Pepperstone, the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team partnership is more than a sponsorship. It reflects the same competitive spirit, speed of decision-making and performance mindset that define the way Pepperstone builds its business globally. In markets shaped by data, execution and…

AAP 9 min read

UN-backed court opens trial of former Central African Republic president Bozizé

A U.N.-backed court in the Central African Republic has opened the trial of former President François Bozizé

The Independent UK 3 min read

Banquets, football shirts and banter: How Europe is still mollycoddling Trump at the G7

IN FOCUS: With smiles for the cameras and a series of staged events, Europe leaders have gone out of their way to accommodate Donald Trump at the G7, Maira Butt reports

The Independent UK 5 min read

Russian central bank chief who ‘threatened to quit over Ukraine war’ not seen in public for three weeks

Bank says Elvira Nabiullina is on sick leave but will attend press conference on 19 June

The Independent UK 4 min read

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Albanese demands answers as mystery deepens in 9-year-old Australian girl’s killing in Pakistan

Hania Ahmed, who was visiting Pakistan with her family, was fatally shot after a local police official fired at their car during an armed robbery

The Independent UK 4 min read

Rope jumper died after instructors failed to attach cord, investigators say

The three instructors have been arrested and could face manslaughter charges

The Independent UK 2 min read

Vice President Vance: Iran May Access $300 Billion Reconstruction Fund — But Not from US Taxpayers

Vice President JD Vance discusses a potential $300 billion fund for Iran's reconstruction, contingent on Iran meeting nuclear obligations, with funding from Gulf states, not US taxpayers

International Business Times UK 4 min read

Artist Grada Kilomba on representing the Rwandan genocide

At the beginning of June, France inaugurated its first monument commemorating the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Standing on the banks of the Seine river in the heart of Paris, 'The Archive' is part of France's efforts to acknowledge its role in one of the 20th century's worst atrocities. It was designed…

Radio France Internationale 1 min read

UAP Task Force Member Thinks She May Have Encountered Two Aliens 'Humanoid Enough To Blend In'

A former UAP Task Force member told a lead UFO investigator that she might have had a personal encounter with two aliens disguised as regular people.

International Business Times UK 4 min read

Dubai-based Indian expat dies after sudden on-field collapse during cricket match

A 38-year-old Indian expatriate who had lived in Dubai for nearly 15 years, died after collapsing during a routine cricket match.

The Times of India 3 min read

'Dragging out of war': Ukraine hits Moscow region's largest refinery in deep-strike attack - video

Ukraine has struck an oil refinery in Moscow's region with a drone, causing damage. President Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's extended strike capabilities, emphasizing this as a response to Russian attacks and a means to pressure Moscow to end the war. This incident marks a significant escalation in Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian…

The Times of India 2 min read

Judge Rules Trump Administration Cannot Erase Slavery and Climate Change History from National Parks

A federal judge has ordered the restoration of historical exhibits on slavery and climate change in national parks, reversing Trump administration actions. The ruling emphasises the importance of accurate historical representation

International Business Times UK 5 min read

Brickbat: Keeping a List

Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, has signed a letter calling on the British government… The post Brickbat: Keeping a List appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason 1 min read

Dan Patrick Says Democrat James Talarico 'Going to Hell' Over Use of Religion in Campaign

A recent Texas Pulse poll cited by The Hill found the Senate race effectively tied, with both Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied at 46%. Among independent voters, Talarico held a 14-point lead.

Latin Times 3 min read

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Honeymoon Trip Ends in ICE Detention for Venezuelan Man Visiting Trump Hotel With Wife

"In the end, it was a bad decision," Rojas said of his wife's dream of seeing President Donald Trump, who was at the hotel on Jan. 27 for a Republican retreat. Zaragosa, a U.S. citizen, has long been a supporter of the president.

Latin Times 4 min read

SCOTUS To Newman: Drop Dead

The 98-year old life-tenured judge loses her final appeal.

Reason 1 min read

Prominent Far-Right Activist Stopped Under Counterterrorism Law at London Airport, Calls It 'An Attack on Free Speech'

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, said he was held for nearly three hours and that authorities seized his mobile phones

Latin Times 3 min read

Blanche makes Senate visit ahead of confirmation push

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche started his Senate goodwill tour Monday in his bid for Senate confirmation to run the Justice Department permanently, sitting down with Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Charles E. Grassley. The Iowa Republican is the first lawmaker to meet with Blanche since President Donald Trump tapped him…

Roll Call 3 min read

Top Tren de Aragua Prosecutor Downplays Founder's Death by US Forces: 'Not a Criminal Structure Sustained by One Leader'

Niño Guerrero, founder and longtime leader of Tren de Aragua, was killed during an operation coordinated between Venezuelan authorities and the U.S. Southern Command

Latin Times 3 min read

Fight night: FISA and beyond

Brawling in the ring at Sunday’s UFC fight came with a show of Republican unity, as congressional leaders like Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson turned up to watch the event on the White House lawn. But outside the Octagon and behind the scenes, another fight was…

Roll Call 6 min read

Death of Haitian Woman Released by ICE Ruled Homicide After Fatal Hypothermia, Family Eyes Legal Action

According to the medical examiner, she was a vulnerable adult suffering from untreated severe mental health issues and faced a significant language barrier when she was released from custody

Latin Times 4 min read

Trump Approval Among Rural Americans Drops To New Low, Poll Shows

President Donald Trump's approval among rural Americans dropped to 50%, a new low, according to a new poll.

International Business Times 3 min read

The removal of Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center is a much-needed act of iconoclasm

The desecration of a ruler’s symbols is among the oldest forms of political revolt

The Guardian - US 6 min read

So is the US war with Iran over? In a word: no

The much-hyped deal, which is set to be formally signed on Friday in Geneva, doesn’t end the war. It’s essentially a 60-day extension of a ceasefire

The Guardian - US 8 min read

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Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax isn’t far off Labour’s housing policy. Not that you’ll ever hear Starmer say it

The UK has its own progressive second home and ‘mansion’ taxes. So why isn’t the PM shouting it from the rooftops, asks Anna Minton, a reader in architecture at the University of East London

The Guardian - UK 6 min read

The old ‘warfare v welfare’ arguments are back – but it’s Britain’s real duty to spend on both

Slashing benefits in favour of defence will make millions less, not more, safe, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK 7 min read

AI use by the US government is ballooning. And the lack of transparency is troubling

The list of government AI use cases has ballooned by 70% since Biden left office and includes many plans to hand over sensitive governmental functions to AI

The Guardian - US 8 min read

Trump presides over spectacles of violence like a dysfunctional Roman emperor

The sordid UFC event represents his own efforts to symbolically fuse the federal government with his person, to insist that he is America and is the state, says Guardian US columnist Moira Donegan

The Guardian - US 6 min read

America has lost its war with Iran

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: If the ceasefire holds, Donald Trump’s ill-starred foray into the Middle East will have left the Iranian regime stronger than it was before the conflict

The Independent UK 5 min read

America’s authoritarians operate with impunity. It’s time to take action

If Democrats won’t ensure accountability, Americans should look to the example of Argentina’s escraches

The Guardian - US 6 min read

'Let the oil flow!' Can US and Iran actually strike a lasting deal?

If Donald Trump calls it a peace deal, does that make it so? 'Let the oil flow,' trumpeted the US president after agreeing on the day of his 80th birthday to a memorandum of understanding with Iran. Trump was quick to schedule a signing ceremony for this coming Friday in…

France 24 2 min read

The Guardian view on regulating big tech: the UK’s new, tougher approach to child safety is overdue

There are real concerns about how a social media ban for under-16s will work. But tighter rules could be a step towards a better internet for everyone

The Guardian - UK 4 min read

Emily Ratajkowski Faces Backlash Over Essay About Single Motherhood Accompanied By Bizarre Breastfeeding Photo

“What is going on with people? That photo is genuinely disturbing…”

Bored Panda 10 min read

The Death of Robin Hood review – Hugh Jackman darkens a heroic tale in grim drama

A conceptually intriguing film that turns the outlaw hero into a selfish criminal struggles to find its footing despite some fantastic craftwork

The Guardian - US 5 min read

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‘He experienced a full life of trauma’: documentary explores troubled tale of Gregg Allman

A new documentary focuses on the hugely successful musician whose life was punctuated by tragedy

The Guardian - US 12 min read

Daily Guess The Famous Person Game #090 (Jun 16, 2026)

How well do you know famous people? Test your knowledge with today's (Jun 16, 2026) Guess the Famous Person game. Can you identify the mystery figure from the clues?

Bored Panda 2 min read

'Marvel Rivals' Wishlist: Top 5 'MCU' Skins We Might Get in the Future

Explore "MCU" skins that should come to "Marvel Rivals," from Endgame Cap to Infinity War Thor, as we might see these movie-inspired skins in the future.

Player One 5 min read

Xbox Studio Shutdown Rumors Signal Internal Crisis For Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games

Xbox faces studio shutdown rumors as Microsoft targets Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games amid revenue decline and restructuring plans.

Player One 4 min read

'Pokémon Winds & Waves' Wild Encounters: Fans Want Better Systems After 'Legends Arceus,' Scarlet & Violet'

"Pokémon" fans debate wild encounter systems, preferring Legends-style opt-in battles, smarter AI behavior, and fewer random interruptions in future games.

Player One 4 min read

'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Final Update Is Coming Soon—Ubisoft Details 'Real Send Off' For Game

Assassin's Creed Shadows is getting a final update from Ubisoft to officially "send-off" the game. Here's what to know.

Player One 4 min read

Nintendo Edits 'Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake' Listing After Descriptors Leak Online

Nintendo removes key "Zelda Ocarina of Time" remake details after leaks reveal visuals and gameplay descriptions ahead of Switch 2 release.

Player One 3 min read

'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' Could Finally Arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, Says Latest Leak

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" is reportedly coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, bringing the award-winning RPG to Nintendo players.

Player One 4 min read

Tina Daheley leaves BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

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The Independent UK 1 min read

Former Strictly pro James Jordan says show was in need of a ‘shake-up’

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The Doctor Who stars joining Only Murders in the Building season six cast

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The Independent UK 1 min read

Jelly Roll files for divorce from Bunnie Xo after 10 years of marriage

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The Independent UK 1 min read

Houseplant hacks: does fish tank water work as fertiliser?

Rather than pouring away old aquarium water, you could use it as free plant feed

The Guardian - UK 2 min read

Can Britain make better pasta than the Italians? These recipes are betting on it

British pasta might sound like an oxymoron, but Northern Pasta Co founders Matt and Imogen Royall think otherwise. Hannah Twiggs explores the story behind the Lake District company putting British-grown spelt on supermarket shelves and shares three recipes making the case for homegrown grains

The Independent UK 10 min read

Listen up! Spatial audio is the hottest new buzz on the wellness soundscape

Being enveloped in sound, with no distractions, settles people in a way little else does

Evening Standard 4 min read

Dutch children are unusually happy and healthy. Is it because of this walking ritual?

Once a year, Dutch kids, parents and teachers take part in a walking festival, heading out for four nights in a single week to explore their neighbourhoods, exercise and make friends. It’s a tradition that seems to be genuinely transformative

The Guardian - UK 10 min read

Meet Sol Dean, the 'Love Island USA' Bombshell Stirring Things Up in Season 8

She's in the middle of this summer's biggest love triangle.

Marie Claire 4 min read

Major pizza chain closes dozens of stores across US

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The Independent UK 1 min read

Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Threatens to Make Most Common Bacterial STI in United States Untreatable as CDC Updates Failed Treatment Guidelines

WHO documents a sixfold global rise in azithromycin-resistant gonorrhea, and ceftriaxone-resistant strains are emerging in US cities. With 1.6 million annual US gonorrhea cases, the CDC has updated treatment guidelines in 2026. Here is what the drug resistance crisis means for sexual health in America.

Medical Daily 6 min read

Human Metapneumovirus Is Elevated Nationally This Week — and Most Emergency Room Doctors Are Not Testing for the Respiratory Virus That Hospitalizes 200,000 Americans Every Year

CDC's Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel (June 12, 2026) confirms human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is elevated nationally. HMPV hospitalizes 200,000 Americans annually, disproportionately affects older adults and immunocompromised patients, and is routinely missed because most clinicians test only for flu and RSV.

Medical Daily 6 min read

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Superfood Supplement Powder Linked to Active Multistate Salmonella Outbreak, Exposing Health Risks Many Buyers Do Not Know About

FDA updated its moringa leaf powder Salmonella outbreak investigation (ref #1358) on June 3, 2026, adding recalled products. The multistate outbreak has 88% of interviewed victims reporting moringa consumption. Products include Live It Up Super Greens and Why Not Natural Moringa capsules. Here is the consumer warning.

Medical Daily 6 min read

Dangerous Herpesvirus Infections in Organ Transplant Recipients Rise Fivefold Amid Lack of Routine Donor Screening

CDC MMWR (March 5, 2026): A fivefold increase in suspected donor-derived KSHV infections in organ transplant recipients — 46 cases in 2021–2025 vs. 9 in 2016–2020. KSHV causes Kaposi sarcoma and life-threatening lymphoproliferative disorders in immunocompromised recipients. Routine donor screening is not performed.

Medical Daily 6 min read

Parasite That Causes Weeks of Severe Diarrhea Hits Peak Season in the United States Amid Active Outbreak Investigation

The FDA is actively investigating a Cyclospora (cyclosporiasis) outbreak with an unknown source as case counts increase in summer 2026. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite linked to leafy greens, cilantro, basil, and other fresh produce. Summer is peak season. Here is the warning every American needs before reaching for the…

Medical Daily 6 min read

A Fungal Pathogen That Can Destroy Vision Triggered a Clinic Outbreak Linked to Eye Procedures — A New CDC MMWR Investigation Published This Week Exposes a Critical Gap in Ophthalmic Safety

CDC MMWR (January/June 2026): Purpureocillium lilacinum keratitis was linked to an ophthalmology clinic in New York City (2024) and a pseudo-outbreak at a dermatology clinic in Washington. P. lilacinum is an antifungal-resistant mold that can cause permanent vision loss. Here is what patients and clinicians need to know.

Medical Daily 7 min read

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Soft Cheese May Have Circulated in the U.S. Food Supply for Three Years Undetected, and the Contaminated Batch's Sell-By Date Was Yesterday

A Listeria outbreak linked to Clover Hill Dairy requesón/soft ricotta cheese has killed 1 and hospitalized 8 across Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Illness samples date to March 2023 — a potential 3-year undetected contamination. The contaminated batch had a sell-by date of June 14, 2026. Maryland has suspended the…

Medical Daily 6 min read

ADHD diagnoses soar in UK but adults over 65 remain overlooked, study finds

About 2.5million people in the UK have ADHD, NHS data shows. But researchers found cases are still under-diagnosed in older adults.

The Independent UK 4 min read

Summer is back! Here is how often experts say to reapply sunscreen

Most people need at least a shot glass-sized dollop

The Independent UK 3 min read

Correct your posture at any age with these four simple exercises, according to a personal trainer who works with seniors

Strengthen your back, shoulders and core, improve balance and mobility, and reduce chronic aches and pains with these moves

Fit & Well 6 min read

James Dolan's Motivational Speech to Knicks Ahead of Title Run Is His Latest Crystal-Ball Moment

New York Knicks owner James Dolan’s speech before the historic postseason run will give you goosebumps.

Sports Illustrated 5 min read

2026 World Cup Daily: Full Match Schedule, Latest News

The action comes thick and fast across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Sports Illustrated 3 min read

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The year of New York and the Thunder weren’t inevitable: 15 things we learned from the NBA playoffs

The NBA postseason remains a psychodrama of moments, memes and memories unlike anything in sport. We look back at the biggest takeaways

The Guardian - US 12 min read

Rovanpera set to resume motorsport career after health issue

The World Rally Championship star can now look forward to a phased return to driving with the objective of a competitive racing return in 2027

Autosport 3 min read

Kalle Rovanpera ready to resume motorsport career after health issue

The World Rally Championship star can now look forward to a phased return to driving with the objective of a competitive racing return in 2027

Motorsport 3 min read

AMG's Biggest Product Push Yet: Over 27 New Models In 36 Months

Mercedes-AMG is chasing BMW M with a massive product blitz.

Motor1 3 min read

New York Knicks owner James Dolan urged players to abstain from sex during title run

A newly released video shows New York Knicks owner James Dolan urged his team’s players to abstain from sex for 10 weeks before their stunning title run

The Guardian - US 3 min read

Pat Forde: Brendan Sorsby’s College Career Is Over Because of the Big 12’s Mounting Pressure

The conference’s firm stance that the quarterback should not play this season could be a blueprint for future league activism.

Sports Illustrated 6 min read

US upbeat on Pulisic’s fitness ahead of Australia game: ‘Christian will be ready, relax’

Mauricio Pochettino has moved to allay concerns over Christian Pulisic’s fitness as the US prepare for their World Cup clash with Australia on Friday

The Guardian - US 2 min read

The Four Biggest Storylines for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup

Argentina is aiming to defend its World Cup title and clinch a fourth crown.

Sports Illustrated 5 min read

This EV Charging Station On Route 66 Is Off-Grid And Cheaper Than The Competition

Located in Barstow, California, this startup’s EV charging station undercuts nearby rivals on pricing and doesn’t need a grid connection.

InsideEVs 3 min read

The U.S. Now Has Over 250,000 EV Charging Ports

The milestone includes both fast-charging plugs and slower Level 2 hookups.

InsideEVs 3 min read

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Social media ban: What technology companies have said about sweeping new rules

Firms claim that new rules to keep under-16s from social media could in fact push them onto less safe services

The Independent UK 4 min read

Telo's Tiny Electric Truck Moves Closer To Reality With An Important New Partner

Telo's new partnership helps bring the MT1 closer to production as an industry veteran commits to building the truck's body-in-white.

InsideEVs 3 min read

Head of Xbox's Call of Duty studio Treyarch retires after 22 years — here's who's stepping up to fill the role

After 22 years working at the Call of Duty developer Treyarch, its studio head Mark Gordon has left his position and Microsoft and Xbox.

Windows Central 2 min read

Assassin's Creed Shadows finally gets its "real ending" as part of a free update bridging the gap to Black Flag Resynced

"A new threat washes ashore"

GamesRadar 2 min read

Xbox studios Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and others "at risk of being shuttered" according to new report — "active negotiations" for independence are ongoing

Microsoft and Xbox may soon close several of its game studios as part of a planned reorganization of the brand's business, according to a new report.

Windows Central 4 min read

Double Fine, Ninja Theory reportedly among multiple Xbox studios rushing to negotiate an exit as Microsoft plans more layoffs

Compulsion Games is seemingly just the start

GamesRadar 4 min read

The 2027 BMW iX5’s Monster Battery Pack Dwarfs The Competition

The electric X5 is coming soon. Expect it to be a range king thanks to one of the biggest battery packs in the segment.

InsideEVs 4 min read

Social media becomes world’s leading news source, report warns

News consumers worldwide are increasingly turning to social media and video platforms for information, overtaking traditional outlets for the first time, according to a Reuters Institute report. The study warns that shifting habits, driven by younger audiences and AI tools, are reshaping the global news industry and threatening old media…

France 24 5 min read

Philippines volcanic eruption may have led to collapse of China’s Ming Dynasty

Eruptions can be ‘stress multipliers’ of any existing civic unrest, researchers warn

The Independent UK 3 min read

Iron Age Celtic chariot, weapons and gold unearthed at ‘princely grave’ in Germany

Burial unearthed during construction of a solar park near city of Bad Camberg

The Independent UK 3 min read

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Unprecedented photos of extremely rare ‘ghost dog’ captured in Amazon rainforest

Dog is not as rare as scientists once feared, study reveals

The Independent UK 3 min read

Astrobotic unveils Griffin-1 lunar lander for NASA Moon Base mission

Astrobotic unveiled its next lander headed to the moon: Griffin-1, which will carry one of the heaviest payloads ever delivered to the lunar surface.

Space 4 min read

SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites to orbit on 1st launch as a public company (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Space 2 min read

These are the 7 best sci-fi games I saw at Summer Game Fest 2026

This is where the fun begins.

Space 9 min read

Raphaël Dubois knew why we walk anticlockwise

Letters: Readers respond to an report on experiments that have shown a left-turn bias among humans

The Guardian - UK 2 min read

'Everybody came with their A-game': Oscar-winning sound editor Andy Nelson talks reuniting with Spielberg & John Williams for 'Disclosure Day'

'The truth is, everybody came with their A-game. Because the script called for it. Steven definitely calls for it.'

Space 6 min read

NASA X-ray spacecraft discovers supernova wreckage at the heart of the Milky Way

NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft has detected the supernova wreckage of a dead star that erupted 1,700 years ago and ejected debris at 2 million miles per hour.

Space 3 min read

How deadly Philippines earthquake raised seabed and extended shorelines for hundreds of metres

Formerly submerged corals found exposed

The Independent UK 3 min read

AI could help win ‘race against extinction’ of vital plants, say botanists

Tech is helping to identify and save new specimens and could open ‘genomic goldmine’ of fungi data

The Guardian - UK 5 min read

Half of world’s children exposed to at least three climate hazards, Unicef says

Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard

The Guardian - UK 4 min read

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Country diary: A revelation among the ‘clints and grikes’ of my limestone seat

Wharfedale, Yorkshire: On the trail of a wood warbler, I find a suite of woodland plants rising up from a fascinating land formation – limestone pavement

The Guardian - UK 3 min read

State bans on Pfas reduce ‘forever chemicals’ in clothing and textiles, US report finds

About 80% of 115 products tested show levels of Pfas that comply with rules – but some firms still exceeding limits

The Guardian - US 4 min read

FED:Drier, hotter conditions forecast as El Nino confirmed

Australia faces potentially drier conditions under an El Nino phase, though climate change is making it harder to draw on past patterns to predict the future.

AAP 1 min read

Drier, hotter conditions forecast as El Nino confirmed

Australia faces potentially drier conditions under an El Nino phase, though climate change is making it harder to draw on past patterns to predict the future.

AAP 4 min read

BoM forecasts strong El Niño and warns climate change could amplify effects on Australia

El Niño events linked with extreme weather around the world – and can increase risk of bushfires in Australia and coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef

The Guardian - AU 4 min read

Backlash against ‘short-termist’ UK plans to weaken EV sales targets

Charging industry and electric vehicle manufacturers say measure could cost jobs and harm UK automotive sector

The Guardian - UK 5 min read

Shanghai Electric Presents Full-Chain Collaborative Solutions for Zero-Carbon Transition at Carbon Neutrality Expo 2026

SHANGHAI, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric ("the Company") (SEHK: 02727, SSE: 601727) has successfully concluded its exhibition at the 2026 Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo in Technologies, Products and Achievements (Carbon Neutrality Expo 2026) held from June 10 to 12 in Shanghai under the theme of "Engineering the…

AAP 3 min read

Burger joint accused of 'misleading' green promotion

Popular hamburger franchise Grill'd has been accused of misleading customers over a tree-planting donation campaign.

AAP 4 min read

From cool Marseille to a photo-feast in Arles – an art trail through Provence

The French cities of Marseille, Aix, Avignon and Arles boast a wealth of museums and festivals showing work by contemporary artists. Here’s how to make the most of a dazzling cultural summer

The Guardian - UK 7 min read

Send us a tip about a memorable Greek holiday experience

Tell us about your favourite trip to Greece – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

The Guardian - UK 2 min read

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On the road with the kids: a family driving holiday in Spain and France

Can a long road trip work with children? I set out to relive a classic journey from Bilbao to Saint-Malo I did in my freewheeling 20s

The Guardian - UK 8 min read

From Sussex to Scotland, my road trip through four centuries of British holidays

A 1,600-mile journey to the wild peaks of Scotland, via Llandudno’s Victorian promenade and the bright lights of Blackpool proved an eye-opener in more ways than one

The Guardian - UK 7 min read

Journey into the midnight sun: my solo road trip to the top of Norway

I found cinematic landscapes, wild freedom and thousands of miles of perfect solitude on my campervan adventure through the Nordic countries

The Guardian - UK 9 min read

Jewellery designer Marla Aaron's guide to New York

From cake fit for a princess and an insane Gotham Salad, to hot jazz and even the best monkey bars, the Harlem jewellery queen has the Big Apple crunched

Evening Standard 5 min read

Hairpin bends and bears on the highway: readers’ favourite European road trips

From Iceland to Italy, you share your best adventures behind the wheel

The Guardian - UK 5 min read

An epic bikepacking trip on west Sweden’s newest cycle trail

Affordable, family-friendly and largely flat, the Lelångenleden is a gateway to an otherworldly wilderness with wild swimming, canoes and cabins as part the ride

The Guardian - UK 8 min read

46 Fun Activities You Can Do With Your Nieces & Nephews To Cement Your Cool Aunt/Uncle Status

Experience Oz has found a bunch of stellar school holiday activities across QLD, NSW and VIC to help book your next adventure.

Pedestrian.tv 8 min read

Inside Byron Bay’s first five-star hotel

Rooftop cocktails, rainforest modernism and whale watching at Byron Bay’s most polished address

Evening Standard 8 min read