Thursday, June 25, 2026

World

Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian-controlled Crimea have intensified, targeting fuel infrastructure on the peninsula. In response, officials in the Russian-occupied territory have suspended gasoline sales to civilians. The campaign represents a significant escalation in Ukraine's military strategy against Russian-held territory....

Moscow shoots down more than 80 drones as Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine

More than 80 drones were shot down as they targeted Moscow overnight, according to Russian authorities. The attack represents the continued use of aerial strikes in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Simultaneously, Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at...

Guns and mental health struggles: What the apparent online footprint of the Canada school shooter tells us

In a tragic incident that has shocked Canada, an 18-year-old shooter in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, killed eight people, including her mother and stepbrother, before opening fire at a local secondary school. Online investigations reveal the suspect's apparent fascination...

Business & Economy

Explosion at Qatar’s key gas station kills 13 and leaves dozens injured

An explosion at a key gas facility in Qatar has killed at least 13 people and left dozens injured. The blast occurred at the Ras Laffan industrial area, a major hub for Qatar's natural gas operations. Qatar is one of...

Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve, has died at age 100. His wife, NBC News journalist Andrea Mitchell, confirmed that he died from complications of Parkinson's disease. Greenspan served as Federal Reserve chairman for approximately 18-19 years...

Top Goldman Sachs Lawyer Kathy Ruemmler Resigning Amid Epstein Fallout

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler has announced her resignation amid controversy over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of millions of pages of documents by the Justice Department. Her departure marks a significant development in the...

Entertainment & Culture

Carlos Santana, Patti Smith and Other Celebs Pay Tribute to Clive Davis

Clive Davis, one of the music industry's most influential executives, has died at age 94. Davis rose from a midlevel position at Columbia Records to become one of music's most powerful figures, shaping the careers of some of the...

James Van Der Beek’s final days captured in intimate photos shared by friends after his death

Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in 'Dawson's Creek,' has died at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer, with friends sharing intimate photos and tributes from his final days that highlight his courage...

How to watch new series ‘Love Story’ on JFK Jr., Carolyn Bessette’s romance

The limited series 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette' premiered on February 12, 2026, on FX and Hulu, delving into the captivating yet tragic romance of one of America's most famous couples, with new trailers and...

Politics & Society

Elon Musk promises to sue lawmaker who suggested DOGE cuts led to the deaths of 4.5 million kids

Elon Musk threatened legal action against Democratic Representative Ro Khanna after the lawmaker called for accountability and an investigation into cuts to USAID made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Khanna had cited a 2025 study estimating that...

Colombia Elects Trump-Backed Populist in Presidential Election

Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-backed conservative candidate with no prior public office experience, narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff election on Sunday. The nationalist lawyer and political novice will succeed Gustavo Petro, Colombia's first leftist president. De la Espriella's victory...

DHS proposes 75% increase in fees for US citizenship paperwork

The Trump administration has proposed a rule that would significantly increase fees for U.S. citizenship applications. According to the reports, the proposed increase would raise costs by 75%, adding hundreds of dollars to the expense of applying for naturalized...

Health & Environment

A 410-pound manatee got stuck in a Florida storm drain

A 410-pound manatee was rescued from a storm drain in Florida after becoming trapped while seeking warmer waters and is now recovering at SeaWorld Orlando. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in manatee conservation amid environmental changes. The male manatee was...

‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing families apart

A groundbreaking BBC investigation has exposed the severe and often hidden side effects of dopamine agonist drugs, used to treat Parkinson's disease, which can trigger compulsive behaviors that devastate families. The report centers on the case of Andrew, a...

Trump Revokes Landmark EPA Ruling That Greenhouse Gases Endanger Public Health

Executive summary: President Donald Trump has reversed the Obama-era 'endangerment finding,' a pivotal scientific ruling from 2009 that classified greenhouse gases as a threat to public health, thereby rolling back the legal foundation for federal climate regulations. This move,...

Sports

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova given four-year ban

Marketa Vondrousova, a former Wimbledon champion, has been suspended from professional tennis for four years. The suspension was imposed after she refused to submit to an anti-doping test in December 2025. Refusing an anti-doping test is a serious violation in...

Lionel Messi breaks record for most career World Cup goals

Lionel Messi made World Cup history during Argentina's match against Austria at the 2026 World Cup, scoring twice to break the all-time record for most goals scored across World Cup tournaments. His first goal of the match marked his...

Snowboarder Chloe Kim celebrates silver medal with NFL boyfriend Myles Garrett at 2026 Winter Olympics

Snowboarder Chloe Kim added another Olympic medal to her illustrious career with a silver in the women's halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, celebrating the achievement alongside her boyfriend, NFL star Myles Garrett. The Cleveland Browns...

Technology & Science

Google DeepMind bets $75M on AI’s future in Hollywood with A24 deal

Google DeepMind and A24 have announced a partnership to develop artificial intelligence tools for filmmaking. As part of the collaboration, Google is investing approximately $75 million into A24. The partnership is framed as a research and development effort aimed at...

Nvidia says AI’s water challenge is largely solved

Nvidia announced at London Climate Week that its next-generation AI infrastructure can be fully cooled with warm liquid, potentially reducing water consumption in data centers. The company's chief sustainability officer, Josh Parker, claimed that "the water consumption challenge for...

The major tech advancements giving studios a leg up in big budget film trailers

In a bid to revolutionize film marketing, Cinelytic has introduced SocialSense360, an AI-driven platform that provides real-time sentiment analysis of audience reactions to trailers, enabling studios to swiftly adjust their campaigns for maximum impact. This tool aims to bridge...