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New York PostNew York City police arrested Andrew Truelove on July 16 after he entered an unauthorized area near the TODAY show studio at Rockefeller Plaza and shouted a racial slur at co-anchor Craig Melvin. The incident occurred in a vestibule near Studio 1A. Melvin said he was unharmed and…
abcnews.go.comPresident Donald Trump will speak at 9 p.m. ET on July 16 about election security and plans to share what he called really big news. Usa Today reported the address follows his 2024 election victory and past legal challenges to 2020 results.
news.sky.comThe Royal Air Force announced the Storm Fighter program today to develop autonomous drones for operations with crewed jets. The effort draws from a $406 million allocation within a broader $6.6 billion defense modernization plan.
realitytea.comSavannah Guthrie said on the July 16, 2026, Today broadcast that she will film the full season of the upcoming Wordle game show. The series, executive-produced by Jimmy Fallon, is set to premiere in 2027.
abcnews.go.comAssistant Secretary Michael Cadenazzi said middle school students today will build submarines in ten years. The comments came at the McCormick Defense Summit, where the Pentagon launched the Build Freedom workforce initiative with a $10 million award to Mike Rowe's foundation.
cnbc.comUsa Today reported that Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on July 12, 2026, to activate state resources before expected heavy rain and flash flooding. Warnings were already issued for counties near Dallas-Fort Worth and Midland-Odessa. Multi…
nofilmschool.comNatural Light introduced the CoolShed, a walk-in cooler powered by roof solar panels. Usa Today reported the brand is running a contest that awards one winner the unit plus over $15,000 in prepaid beer funds.
Usa TodayFormer NFL wide receiver Alshon Jeffery agreed to conditions including volunteer work and restitution payments that could lead to dismissal of insurance fraud charges within 60 days. Usa Today reported the agreement was signed July 10.
jns.orgU.S. Central Command announced it will restart enforcement of a maritime blockade targeting vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports. The measure takes effect today at 4 p.m. ET after a prior pause whose reasons were not disclosed.
The IndependentDennis Sochor faces lethal injection today for a 1982 murder. Dominick Anthony Occhicone is set for July 28 after nearly four decades on death row.
espn.comUsa Today reported that Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will play in Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks. Coach Stephanie White confirmed the news at shootaround. Clark has been sidelined since reaggravating a back injury on June 24.
Washington ExaminerThe first round of July Social Security payments will be issued today to recipients born between the 1st and 10th of any month. Maximum monthly benefits now reach $5,181 for those retiring at age 70.
teslarati.comUsa Today reported that Tesla will introduce a six-passenger version of its Model Y to the American market after selling it in China since 2025. Deliveries of the long-wheelbase electric SUV are scheduled between October and November 2026.
Usa TodayConsumers who bought Tom's of Maine toothpaste in the United States from November 2020 through March 2026 may qualify for payments under a class-action settlement. Usa Today reported that today is the final day to submit claims or opt out.
news.sky.comFIFA lifted the suspension of an American striker after a review, allowing participation in today's match against Belgium. The decision follows a red card in the previous game and has drawn objections from the opposing team.
slate.comBeneficiaries born from the first to the tenth day of their birth month receive payments this week. Usa Today reported the schedule alongside details on the program's projected shortfall.
espn.co.ukUsa Today reported that five-star offensive tackle Ismael Camara announced his commitment to the University of Texas on Saturday. The 6-foot-6, 340-pound prospect from Gilmer, Texas, selected the Longhorns over LSU, Oregon, SMU, Tennessee and Texas A&M.
globalnews.caPresident Trump will head a rally on the National Mall today featuring military aircraft flyovers that include his new Qatari jet. Nigel Farage joined Vice President JD Vance ahead of the 250th anniversary events.
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates 150 million hot dogs will be consumed today. The Nathan’s Famous contest returns to Coney Island with betting markets offering odds on the outcome.
Polish and Italian nationals were arrested following a small boat landing in Holland-on-Sea on July 1. The six migrants were detained and the suspects face court today.
algemeiner.comIran carried out a drone strike on Kurdish party PDKI positions in the Balisan Mountains today. The group said it has been in four days of heavy fighting with Iranian forces and reported six fighters killed near Piranshahr this week.
The former Today show host said chronic pain from a misdiagnosed hip condition and subsequent surgeries limited her interactions with her five young grandchildren. Business Insider reported on her account of the past year.
Breaking DefenseThe United Kingdom released its Defence Investment Plan today, outlining £298 billion in spending through 2030. The plan raises the defense budget target to 2.7 percent of GDP and allocates £5 billion for autonomous systems.
Usa TodayUsa Today reported that ticket prices for the match have fallen more than $1,000 since the United States advanced. The game is set for Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
newrepublic.comA bipartisan group of state secretaries of state documented concerns in an internal memo that federal agencies are providing less election threat data than in prior years. The memo was obtained by USA TODAY from the transparency group Property of the People.
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plan to sign the updated Nakamal Agreement later today. The pact follows nearly ten months of talks after an earlier signing was postponed.
Usa Today reported that NASA will launch a commercial robotic spacecraft on June 30 to raise the Swift Observatory's orbit. The mission aims to prevent an uncontrolled reentry and extend the telescope's operations for several years.
rediff.comUsa Today reported that July 10, 2026 is the final date for taxpayers to file protective claims with the IRS for potential refunds tied to a federal court ruling on suspended filing deadlines during the COVID-19 disaster period. The government is appealing the decision.
Usa TodayUsa Today reported that the 17-time champion will compete after completing probation for a misdemeanor battery plea. Organizers confirmed no code violation occurred.
Usa TodayA June 24 study in PLOS Water outlines using existing cloud-seeding methods plus real-time data and AI models to shift or weaken extreme weather systems. Usa Today reported the proposal and reactions from researchers. The work draws on past events including Superstorm Sandy and t…
info.gov.hkThe Guardian reported that BBC Today correspondents were instructed last week to focus first on social platforms. Traditional radio output including the flagship show faces deprioritization amid £500m savings targets.
Usa TodayUsa Today reported that actor Channing Tatum attended Norway's World Cup match against France wearing an Erling Haaland wig. The game at Gillette Stadium in Boston ended with a 4-1 loss for Norway.
nbcnews.comA winter storm watch is in effect for the Rockies and Intermountain West while a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to the eastern half of the United States, Usa Today reported. Temperatures in the West are running 15 to 20 degrees below normal with possible mountain snow. Sev…
blog.googleMultiple leading AI systems produced faulty reasoning, inappropriate shortcuts, and hallucinations during medical reasoning evaluations. The findings were published today.
Usa TodayThe U.S. men's national team fell 3-2 to Turkey on June 25 in Inglewood, California. Tim Weah started and criticized his own performance after the match. Usa Today reported the result and player comments.
benzinga.comBitmine Immersion Technologies, an Ethereum treasury company, is scheduled to join the Russell 1000 Index today. The addition is expected to increase institutional ownership through ETFs and funds that track the index.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVice President JD Vance stated at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library that the Watergate scandal would have been treated as a brief news event if it occurred now. He compared institutions that targeted Nixon to those that targeted President Trump.
Usa TodayUsa Today reported that Canada will face South Africa in Los Angeles after a 2-1 group-stage defeat to Switzerland on June 24. The result sends the team outside its borders for the first time as a World Cup host.
mumbrella.com.auNine Entertainment said Karl Stefanovic will depart the network effective immediately. The move follows an agreement that he could no longer host Today while running an independent podcast. He had been scheduled to exit at the end of 2026.
realitytea.comThe International Maritime Organization has paused evacuation operations for vessels and crews in the Strait of Hormuz. The pause follows an Iranian drone strike on a commercial ship off Oman earlier today.
Washington ExaminerPresident Donald Trump announced the Patriot Games athletic competition for students ages 14 to 16 as part of the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations. A 16-day fair on the National Mall begins today, and an IndyCar race is set for August.
zoho.comA temporary reduction in the standard VAT rate from 20 percent to 5 percent on selected family meals, cinema tickets and admission charges begins today and runs until 1 September.
mumbrella.com.auNine has ended its relationship with longtime Today host Karl Stefanovic after he posted and then deleted an interview with British activist Tommy Robinson. The network cited the independent podcast as outside its control but said it took the matter seriously.
forbes.comSome Senate Democrats will introduce legislation today to limit beneficiary spending in traditional Medicare. The proposal sets a $5,000 annual cap and would increase program costs.
The GuardianA vessel was attacked in Omani waters earlier today. At least five U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers were active over the Strait of Hormuz in the hours after the incident.
Usa TodaySouth Africa plays South Korea on June 24 in Monterrey, Mexico. A win would advance the team and extend coach Hugo Broos' career. Usa Today reported the details ahead of the match.
FortuneSavannah Guthrie asked viewers for information about her missing 84-year-old mother during a Tuesday broadcast. The request followed reports that ransom notes received months earlier indicated the woman had died.
The VergeStarting today, eligible players can switch the Vanguard anti-cheat from always-on to on-demand mode. The change requires specific hardware and Windows 11 25H2 settings.
AxiosA Gallup survey conducted in May found 77 percent of Americans believe the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed with the United States today. Nineteen percent said the founders would be pleased, down from 27 percent in 2013.
pitchfork.comOlivia Rodrigo will host the single-day Daisy Chain Fields festival on August 29 at Great Park in Irvine, California. The event features an all-female lineup with proceeds directed to nonprofits supporting women and girls. Ticket presales begin today.
montrealgazette.comNancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared months before June 24, 2026. Investigators received two ransom notes stating she had died and likely sent by one abductor or a group. Savannah Guthrie said the family is in agony.
thenextweb.comThe company plans to raise $20 billion to $25 billion in a five-tranche offering priced today. Proceeds will refinance a bridge loan used to retire high-interest debt from X and xAI.
manilatimes.netBitget opened a PoolX pool at 3 p.m. today that lets users deposit USDGO to receive 800 rSPCX tokens valued at $120,000. The pool carries an estimated 26.48% APR. USDGO is a stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital.
nypost.comThe “Today” anchor posted a photo and message honoring her husband on Father’s Day. The post comes while her mother remains missing after last being seen in January.
link.springer.comScientists at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo created a biomaterial using jackfruit latex, pomegranate peel extract, and simvastatin. The gel was published today in Polymer Bulletin and tested on human stem cells.
The U.S. State Department announced the next round of negotiations will take place June 23-25 in Washington. The dates were confirmed in official statements released today.
themarketherald.com.auTwo AI medical agentic models were published today in Nature. The models address end-to-end care after emergency department presentation and care across three outpatient visits.
The VergeReservations for the Xreal Aura XR glasses opened today with a $99 deposit. A full launch is expected this fall in multiple countries. The device follows an earlier XR headset released last year.
Ars TechnicaGoogle is distributing Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones starting today along with select features from the June Pixel Drop. The update follows the operating system's debut last month and will reach devices over the coming weeks.
The VergeSnap will begin shipping its Specs augmented-reality glasses this fall in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. Preorders opened today with a $200 refundable deposit. The glasses will cost $2,195 and include two sizes, prescription inserts, and a charging case.