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JD Vance has shared his reaction to appearing on The View, admitting the experience was not as combative as he had prepared for. The vice president appeared on the ABC daytime show on June 16, seated between Joy Behar and…
A business jet carrying six people crashed onto a highway in South Texas on Tuesday night, prompting emergency crews and nearby civilians to rush toward the wreckage and help pull survivors from the flames. Officials said one person died and…
Specialists in body language have weighed in on an unusually weak-looking handshake shared by Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron at the G7 in Évian-les-Bains, France, arguing the brief exchange may have revealed more than either president meant to show. The…
Federal investigators say they disrupted an alleged multi-state plot targeting UFC Freedom 250, the White House mixed martial arts event held on Sunday, after court filings unsealed Tuesday outlined claims that five men discussed using explosive-laden drones and firearms to…
Two Bay Area college students have died after authorities said they were swept into the ocean while resting near a natural archway known as the keyhole at a notoriously dangerous Northern California beach. The incident happened on June 10 at…
A Florida couple who discovered their daughter was not biologically related to them after an IVF mistake has now reached a custody arrangement with the child’s genetic parents, allowing them to continue raising her. Tiffany Score and Steven Mills welcomed…
Warning: This article contains description of violence against an animal and graphic images and video which some readers may find distressing. Saturday, June 13, 2026, saw the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 to claim the NBA…
Relatives of Sydney primary school teacher Leah Stewart, who was attacked by a shark at one of Australia’s best-known beaches, have described the devastating extent of her injuries as she remains in hospital after multiple surgeries. Leah Stewart, 35, was…
Experts have raised concerns that British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal to stop under-16s from using major social media platforms could prove difficult to enforce and may push children toward less regulated corners of the internet. The UK government…
Three employees of a Brazilian rope-jumping company have gone before a judge after a young woman was thrown from a 130ft bridge before her safety rope had been secured, and their lawyer has now spoken publicly about how they are…
United Airlines says it is working on a new economy cabin setup that removes the middle seat from use, and aviation analysts believe the idea offers more than just extra comfort for passengers. Few flying experiences are as widely disliked…
Amanda Seyfried says the backlash over her comments about Charlie Kirk became so intense that she ended up hiring private security. The actress has been addressing the fallout since September 2025, when she commented on a social media post about…
Warning: This article contains discussion of themes which some readers may find distressing. The mother of a 21-year-old woman who died in a rope jumping incident has posted a heartbreaking tribute online after police said the instructors involved admitted she…
Dana White has addressed speculation over whether the White House could stage another UFC event, and his answer made clear the historic card was meant to be a one-time spectacle. On Sunday, June 14, President Donald Trump hosted UFC Freedom…
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now underway, stadium safety has become a major talking point as fans prepare for packed arenas, strict entry checks and detailed prohibited-items rules. The 2026 tournament is the biggest World Cup ever staged, with…
Eric Trump has pushed back strongly against claims that he contacted UFC commentator Daniel Cormier to ask whether any fights at his father’s White House birthday event were fixed, after alleged screenshots of a message exchange began circulating online. The…