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Jon Rahm unleashes a monumental F-bomb after missing a birdie putt at the US Open at Shinnecock Hills, then misses the cut after a disastrous Friday.
Zlatan Ibrahimović says the USMNT should be taken seriously at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia.
Scotland falls to Morocco 1-0 in their second FIFA World Cup match at Boston Stadium despite passionate Tartan Army support and late pressure.
A measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and a nearby Hilton hotel on June 11, marking the sixth case in LA County this year.
Vice President JD Vance offered a challenge to his Israeli critics of the deal with Iran, saying the country couldn't "kill" its way out of national security problems.
Elmo declared his support for Team USA ahead of the USMNT game against Australia after Knicks fans were irate he didn't pick a side in the NBA Finals.
Australia coach Tony Popovic criticized the referee after a 2-0 World Cup loss to the U.S., citing a controversial VAR-reviewed goal in Seattle.
Court officials in Texas have made public new images from the fatal scene after student Austin Metcalf was stabbed to death by Karmelo Anthony during a Texas high school track meet confrontation.
Three Michigan men allegedly kidnapped and beat a man at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas over gambling debts, demanding $185,000 from the victim's father.
The U.S. Men's National Team beats Australia 2-0 at the 2026 World Cup as German referee Felix Zwayer goes down with a cramp in Seattle's heat.

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NEW YORK, NY — MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, reportedly infuriated by news of ball players defiling their pride hats with Bible verses, has ordered anyone who refuses to bow to the pride flag be cast into the fiery furnace.
WASHINGTON—Patting themselves on the back for seeing a film that was neither a sequel nor a prequel, the U.S. populace announced Wednesday that they were proud of themselves for watching and enjoying an original movie. “Learning the names of characters I’d never heard of before wasn’t easy,
IRAN — In a sign of total and absolute victory, President Trump announced that he had secured the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz, which was open before the war that Trump started in Iran.
CHICAGO, IL — In a bid to capture vintage nostalgia, McDonald's has announced the return of its true, original-recipe apple pies. The company confirmed the legendary dessert will once again feature the secret ingredient from its initial nineteenth-century inspiration: cocaine.
WORLD — Citizens across the globe breathed a collective sigh of relief after learning that the government of Iran has promised to be good from here on out as part of the peace deal negotiated by President Donald Trump.
Vacation Bible School season is upon us once again, and you may have noticed that every denomination has its own special twist on how to engage elementary-age kiddos. The Babylon Bee has surveyed the country, and here are the most popular VBS themes for each denomination:
EVIAN, FRANCE — Years after wandering away from a G7 summit, a confused former President Joe Biden was seen wandering back into the G7 meeting in France this week. A gathering of top world leaders was in the middle of a high-stakes debate on global trade when the doors swung open to the conference
Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after his company SpaceX went public, with his personal net worth now eclipsing the entire GDP of countries like Taiwan, Ireland, and Sweden. What do you think? The post Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire appeared first on The Onion.
DALLAS—In a bold risk that strayed from her usual habits, local woman Emily Lentz reportedly dove headfirst into a thrilling adventure Wednesday by blindly purchasing a different apple variety. “What crazy times might this Cosmic Crisp have in store for me? I choose to accept its enigmatic offer
NEW YORK—At last providing a definitive answer to fans’ endless speculation, Sopranos creator and executive producer David Chase confirmed Tuesday that Tony Soprano died at the end of every episode in the series. “People have been asking me for a clear answer for a long, long time, so here it
It’ll take a lot more than the death of Fran Stephens, 50, to trigger a recall of ground beef. The post Fran Stephens appeared first on The Onion.
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When I first booted up The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, I thought I was gonna be in for a magical experience. The opening title card is fantastical and mysterious, and the music is pretty good. I couldn't find an option to turn the graphics to 4K resolution, but I set that aside and got started
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RAMSES — Archaeologists excavating at ancient Egyptian historical sites discovered evidence of another biblical plague, this one believed to have consisted of a horde of cyclists blocking Pharaoh's morning commute.
NEW YORK, NY — According to sources, Vice President JD Vance stumbled upon an incredible discovery on Tuesday when he made contact with a tribe of illiterate, feral women.
The UFC Freedom 250 event to celebrate President Donald Trump's birthday (and also for America's 250th birthday, kind of) was a massive success. That means one thing — more bloody, violent fights on the White House lawn. Through highly placed White House insiders, The Babylon Bee has obtained an e
New Education Department data found a double-digit decline in the number of school-aged children who read for fun almost every day, with the share of 13-year-olds who regularly read for pleasure down almost half since 2012. What do you think? The post Study: Reading For Fun Down Among Schoolchildren
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CHICAGO—Anticipating the announcement would rank among the biggest scoops of his career, ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania is said to have casually mentioned to his colleagues Tuesday that he was really looking forward to breaking the news of Michael Jordan’s eventual death. “When MJ dies

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The Michigan star went from fringe first-round to projected lottery pick by spending one more season in college.
Who made big jumps in the top 25? Where do Dybantsa and Peterson land? Here's our final big board of 2026.
The Chiefs sign Deebo Samuel? The Cardinals trade Josh Sweat? The Buccaneers extend Baker Mayfield? We have one more move for each team to make before the season.
The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and any possible legal retribution, a source told ESPN.
Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 37 points and tied the WNBA single-game record with nine 3-pointers on Friday.
Rory McIlroy, who posted a 1-over 71 to fall to even par after 36 holes at the U.S. Open on Friday, says seven shots isn't too much to make up at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
The Titans and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a 3-year, $105.8M extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
Iran's soccer federation said it will lodge a complaint with FIFA after its request to travel to Los Angeles two days before Sunday's World Cup match against Belgium was denied.
Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is exercising his $21.6 million player option with the Grizzlies for the 2026-27 season, sources tell ESPN.
Daniel Jones and George Pickens came out of nowhere in 2025. Brian Thomas Jr. and C.J. Stroud took steps backward. But are these abrupt performance changes real?
Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match
Mauricio Pochettino faced some heavy criticism in the World Cup buildup. He's winning over the fans when it matters.
Referees haven't been shy to give out red cards. Here's the fallout of each of those infringements at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Here's the latest look at some of the most notable news around the World Cup.
Brazil picked up its first win at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday against Haiti. Here are four takeaways from the match.
Mauricio Pochettino had some pretty high praise for the USA fans following its win over Australia.
After years of disappointment and months of uncertainty about how this group would come together ahead of a World Cup on home soil, the players can sense something extraordinary is taking shape.
Follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race with our live tracker, featuring the latest goalscoring standings, player statistics, and updates.
Get caught up with every goal from the 2026 World Cup from best to worst.

Tech
Bobby Prince, composer for Doom and other classic shooters, has died.
Years after initial tests, researchers are now racing to see if a vaccine developed in 2011 can help fight the current Bundibugyo outbreak in Congo.
Toy Story 5 introduces a tablet as a villain, but it's also smart enough to realize tech isn't always bad. Parents just need to step up.
Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman biopic has to find a new studio after Amazon dropped it.
The engineers who spoke negatively about AI data centers at Seattle city hearings accuse Amazon of threatening their jobs over their testimonies.
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.
Even after your movies end, these art televisions look stunning on any wall.
For young people, the trend removes the stigma of being unmarried and alone, and recasts it as something to aim for, not avoid.
UK attorney general Richard Hermer told his staff his office was quitting X, according to The Guardian and The Observer.
Apple’s fall macOS release will let you build Shortcuts by typing what you want to happen. But Claude Code and Codex users don’t have to wait.
The crypto platform claims you can “pay anyone to do anything,” from quitting a job on camera to getting a memecoin-themed tattoo. But it mostly seems like people trying to scam each other.
Find the right wearable for your lifestyle, workouts, and goals.
The biggest World Cup ever is pushing fans, players, and host cities to their limits—and experts say this is only the beginning.
In an update, Valve says it may not ship some Steam Controller orders until next year.
Even if peace holds up between the US and Iran, oil prices aren’t going back down to where they were any time soon.
With 416 horsepower, a 31-inch 8K screen and Dolby Atmos, Benz's electric "Grand Limousine" might just make minivans cool.

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The family of the doodle shot and killed by the Los Angeles Police Department during a New York Knicks celebration says they will sue if the LAPD doesn't admit to their wrongdoing ... TMZ has learned. The dog's family tells TMZ his owner, Marie…
7:11 PM PT -- Mayor Karen Bass released the following statement after the footage dropped ... “What I saw on the bodycam footage is disturbing and tragic. The Chief and I agreed that it was important to release the bodycam footage swiftly. While…
The mystery surrounding Taylor Swift's Rhode Island weekend is only getting deeper ... but the latest evidence suggests whatever's happening is taking place at her house, not at the ritzy Ocean House hotel next door. TMZ obtained new photos Friday…
Jelly Roll isn't shying away from his divorce with Bunnie XO ... he's taking us inside it, filming a phone call with his soon-to-be ex-wife and putting it online for the whole world to see. He posted a new vlog Friday -- boldly titled "The Divorce…
The connection between Benson Boone and Alix Earle appears to be growing by the day -- and his new music video may be bringing them even closer. Sources close to production tell TMZ ... the pair have spent the week filming his "The Time of My Life"…
Now you can see the evidence against Karmelo Anthony for yourself ... because a Texas court has made a ton of it public. The court released shocking photos, videos, 911 calls, and other evidence from Karmelo's trial ... where he was sentenced to 35…
The mother of the little girls who were with their father when an irate man confronted them in a gas station bathroom is mad -- and she just unloaded on both men from the viral encounter. Zoe Lavely, the ex of Tyler Brodsky, and mom of the girls,…
Kevin Hart believes his ex-assistant Miesha Shakes should cough up a 5-figure sum for violating a confidentiality agreement where he says she agreed not to spill about him … TMZ has learned. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Kevin is…
Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll are going to go through a very public split ... and one person who sees a major opportunity is the podcaster's ex-husband! Frankie Lombardo told Page Six ... he and Bunnie allegedly talk every day... and if she's down,…
Elena Katherine Moore -- a personal trainer in South Carolina who had been missing since last Thursday -- is confirmed to be dead, authorities announced Friday. According to Lexington officials ... the body found on Wednesday had been…

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