Madonna appears to take aim at a well-known former partner on her long-awaited new album. The pop icon’s 15th studio record, Confessions II, is due out on Friday, July 3, 2026. The 16-track release is a sequel to her 2005…
Eminem has lost a trademark fight in Australia against an Australian swimwear label he argued was too close to the name of his famous alter ego, Slim Shady. Over the years, the rapper has been protective of that branding and…
A 15-year-old girl has died after reportedly taking part in the so-called ‘Benadryl challenge,’ a social media trend that involves dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine. Reports say the challenge has circulated among teenagers and children in the US,…
A growing number of countries are moving to block social media access for children under 16, and the list has continued to expand in 2026. Australia became the first country to put a nationwide under-16 social media ban into law,…
Warning: This article contains discussion of rape which some readers may find distressing. A cast member from Married at First Sight UK who has not been publicly identified has been arrested on suspicion of rape following allegations that surfaced during…
Donald Trump has shared a divisive social media video in which he appears as “Dr. Trump,” offering mock advice to celebrities he suggests are suffering from “TDS.” As the US heads into Fourth of July weekend, the president uploaded a…
China and the European Union have launched a formal trade consultation mechanism following their first high-level ministerial talks in Brussels on June 29, with Beijing indicating that discussions will continue regularly each year and an autumn meeting already scheduled. The…
Diego Maradona once warned about a feature of this year’s World Cup, and the 2026 tournament has given his old comments new life. The Argentina icon, forever linked with his country’s 1986 World Cup triumph and the notorious ‘Hand of…
An independent card shop in Beaverton, Oregon suspended its weekly Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments for one week after receiving multiple complaints about players’ poor hygiene and improper restroom use. Chronos Games & Gifts announced the decision through a statement posted to its…
England manager Thomas Tuchel has urged parents to let children stay up for the team’s next game against Mexico, but ministers have pushed back on the suggestion. England booked their place in the last 16 with a dramatic 2-1 comeback…
Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid in the week ending June 20, with initial claims falling to 215,000, a decline of 12,000 from the previous week and a better-than-expected result that suggests layoffs remain restrained despite ongoing economic challenges. The…
Idaho is set to become the first state in the US to make the firing squad its main execution method, a move that has intensified arguments over whether it is a more reliable process or a more violent one. Beginning…
Tesla reported more than 480,000 vehicle deliveries in the second quarter of 2026, surpassing analyst expectations and suggesting that the company may be turning a corner after nearly two years of declining sales and consumer backlash tied to CEO Elon…
For many Americans, the answer to what constitutes the perfect hot dog is deeply personal—and almost certainly determined by where they grew up. From the minimalist elegance of a New York dog to the elaborate composition of a Chicago creation,…
Men are being advised to expect a warm-weather effect nicknamed ‘Summer penis’ as a major heatwave builds over parts of North America in the coming weeks. The National Weather Service says roughly 120 million people could be affected as soaring…
An explosive device detonated inside a cafe in Damascus on Thursday morning, killing at least four people and injuring multiple others, authorities said. The cause of the blast remains under investigation, with initial reports suggesting the possibility of an explosive…