Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity
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'Take me to America': Bosnia unites behind viral anthem in its World Cup return
As the Western Balkan country celebrates its second-ever appearance at the tournament despite its underdog status, a 15-year-old song about life abroad by a much-beloved band has become an unofficial anthem for Bosnian fans, many of whom live abroad as part of the country's
Copy of Super Mario Bros. Sells For $3 Million In Auction
A rarer sticker seal copy of Mario’s early outing nets record breaking bid amid collection frenzy, though it's always healthy to exercise skepticism
Trump to meet with Middle East leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7, US officials say
WASHINGTON, June 13 - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Middle Eastern leaders and attend a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the G7 summit in France next week, senior U.S. administration officials said on Saturday.
‘Disclosure Day’ Heading to $44 Million Opening as ‘Obsession’ Defies Gravity in Week 5
Steven Spielberg's UFO movie is expected to be his top opening for an original movie, while Curry Barker's horror hit is the rare movie to have four consecutive weekends bigger than its opening.
Global HIV prevention declined drastically after Trump aid cuts, U.N. finds
Cuts from the U.S. and others have hit hard, with the number of people receiving PrEP dropping by 38% from 2024 to 2025, according to data from 62 countries.
007 First Light's 20-hour playtime is perfect for an action video game
Some 007 First Light players expressed frustration at the new Jame Bond game's length, but it's actually exactly as long (or short) as it needs to be.
Bidirectional manipulation of gate-free quantum electronic states via semiconductor interface engineering
A recent study published in Nature Communications demonstrates precise control over electron spatial arrangement in two directions simultaneously—without any applied voltage—through interface engineering between semimetal bismuth (Bi) thin films and two-dimensional
Why TD Securities anticipates even bigger days ahead for SpaceX
Peter Haynes, TD Securities' head of index and market structure, suggests SpaceX's public debut is only a small part of the larger SpaceX timeline.
Forecast flags 210 antimicrobial resistance traits that could spread by 2050
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the most urgent global public health threats, with experts predicting that AMR could cause 39 million deaths between 2025 and 2050. AMR is not a single problem, but instead involves many different genes, pathogens, hosts and
When it comes to retirement, a year can change everything
People who keep working into their 60s report more purpose and stronger social ties.
Maher jabs Trump over UFC: ‘The emperor is holding gladiator games on his birthday’
Late night host Bill Maher took aim at the upcoming UFC event at the White House, ridiculing the decision to hold the event on President Trump’s birthday this Sunday. “Our redneck president is turning 80, and to celebrate there is a UFC fight on the lawn,” the comedian said
Your brain can keep improving into your 90s, study finds
A three-year study of nearly 4,000 adults ranging from age 19 to 94 found that brain health can improve at any age, challenging the common belief that mental sharpness must decline as we get older. Participants spent just a few minutes a day on brain-training activities, and
Katy Perry Sings With 10-Year-Old Tius Luka At World Cup Opening Ceremony
The final 2026 FIFA World Cup USA Opening Ceremony went down last night at Inglewood's Los Angeles Stadium, featuring performances from LISA, Anitta, Tyla, Rema, Future, Dan + Shay, and Purahei Soul. It also had a headlining set from Katy Perry, who was joined by the
Ghana’s Partey denied entry for World Cup
Ghanaian star soccer player Thomas Partey is set to miss his national team's opening FIFA World Cup match next week after he was denied entry to Canada. Partey, who also plays for Villarreal CF in Spain's club soccer league, is currently facing charges in the United Kingdom
Fat Joe Wrote a Triumphant Summer Hit. He Hopes It Soundtracks a Knicks Victory
The rapper, who has new music and an album on the way, has been a Knicks superfan for decades
Medieval MMORPG Wild Terra 2 is free to keep on Steam for a limited time
MMORPG Wild Terra 2: New Lands is free to keep if you add it to your Steam library this weekend
Thousands gather in London to celebrate Trooping the Colour
Thousands gathered in London for King Charles III's Trooping the Colour birthday parade while anti-monarchy protesters held up pictures of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
'Wake-up call': Europe reacts to Anthropic halting access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models
Anthropic said it believed the US government had become aware of a potential means of jailbreaking Fable 5.
Fetterman scoffs at Platner: 'He's not even a Democrat'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) rebuked the Democratic nominee in the Maine Senate race on Friday, saying scandal-plagued Graham Platner is “not even a Democrat.” “We’re the party of pearl clutching, and now we’ve embraced him because we don’t have a choice,” Fetterman told Fox
Brazil v Morocco: where is the under-16s curfew enforced in France?
In some municipalities, unprecedented measures target unaccompanied teenagers, following repeated disturbances at festive events.
Iran: officials announce dates for Ali Khamenei funeral and burial
State media in Iran reported on Saturday, June 13, that the funeral and burial of Ali Khamenei, former leader of the Islamic Republic, will be held from July 4 to July 9, 2026
Schiff blasts 'corrupt system' that made Elon Musk a trillionaire
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) late Friday criticized what he called a “corrupt system” that produces extreme wealth at the top while many Americans lack access to health care. "There is something terribly wrong about an economy that produces its first trillionaire, but cannot
Lucy’s hunter revealed: Giant crocodile terrorized early human ancestors
A newly identified crocodile species nicknamed “Lucy’s hunter” prowled Ethiopia’s rivers when Lucy’s species walked the Earth more than 3 million years ago. The giant predator was likely the most dangerous animal in the ecosystem and may have regularly hunted early human
How to prepare yourself for the ticking times bomb hiding in your 401(k)
Required minimum distributions can trigger taxes on Social Security benefits and boost Medicare premiums
Chandra resolves NGC 6540's mysterious X-ray flare into three separate sources
Using NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft, astronomers have performed deep X-ray observations of a galactic globular cluster known as NGC 6540. The new observational campaign, described June 1 on the preprint server arXiv, focused on disentangling the nature of a peculiar X-ray
Fullmetal Alchemist remains a masterpiece 16 years later
Fullmetal Alchemist sweeps us off our feet with an unforgettably special adventure.
What happens to microplastics when swallowed? In earthworms, they do not leave the digestive tract
Globally, humanity now produces a staggering 450 million tonnes of plastic every year. From food and drink containers to cosmetics packaging, sewage pipes, window frames and polyester clothing, we use plastics in almost every area of life. And nearly one-quarter of them end up
This massively ambitious The Witcher 3 mod aims to recreate its biggest cut questline, and you could be the voice of Geralt of Rivia
The War Project will add 12 new quests across 10 more hours of monster hunting.
Beauty vs. The Beast: Here’s Where to Watch Tommy Fury vs. Eddie Hall Boxing Pay-Per-View Live Online
The best boxers in the world travel to England, where British fighter Tommy Fury (11-0-0) takes on fellow-Brit boxer Eddie Hall (0-1-0) in the main event on Saturday, June 13. The Beauty vs. The Beast: Fury vs. Hall pay-per-view event takes place at AO Arena in Manchester,
BTS Will Break Down Their Song Lyrics and Favorite Korean Dishes in Upcoming Book Releases
The supergroup has announced a slate of book releases publishing in partnership with Hachette Book Group's Running Press, CAKE Corp, and BigHit Music beginning in September