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…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has formally apologized on behalf of the British state for decades of forced adoptions involving an estimated 185,000 unmarried mothers in England and Wales between 1949 and 1976. The long-awaited apology represents a historic acknowledgment of…
Donald Trump has sparked backlash after making an unusual comment about his ‘beautiful’ sons and a ‘threesome’ during a speech at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. The moment came on Wednesday, July 1,…
Netflix viewers with an interest in true crime may want to check out a disturbing case featured in the platform’s new documentary series, involving a woman accused of trying to get rid of a man’s body ‘Jeffrey Dahmer-style’. Worst Neighbor…
Trump Accounts, a new tax-advantaged savings program for children, officially launch July 4, marking a significant expansion in government-sponsored child investment accounts. Starting today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury will begin depositing $1,000 into eligible children’s accounts, while families…
Conan O’Brien has spoken about an unexpected change he’s noticed with age, joking that it may be linked to what is sometimes called ‘male menopause’. Hormone levels naturally shift over time, but the effects vary widely from person to person.…
Princess Kate returned to Wimbledon this week in her capacity as Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, making a notable appearance at the historic championships. The Princess of Wales, who has served as patron of the…
The U.S. labor market stands at a critical juncture as the nation prepares for Thursday’s closely watched jobs report, which will offer crucial insights into whether hiring is finally accelerating after months of sluggish growth. The June employment data, being…