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An F-35B Lighting II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 takes off from the flight deck of the American-class amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) on May 13, 2026.Provided by: U.S. NavyThe U.S. military attacked Iran on Friday after President Donald Trump accused the Islamic Republic of launching a drone attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and a “stupid violation” of a ceasefire agreement.Iran’s military later announced it had retaliated for the attack.U.S. Central Command said the planes “struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar sites.”A one-way attack drone launched by Iran on…
Reuters — Uganda’s military commander, who is also the president’s son, announced on Sunday that he had ordered the closure of two major media outlets, declaring that he “doesn’t believe in freedom of the press.” Muhoozi Kainerugaba said Daily Monitor, Uganda’s largest independent daily newspaper, and NTV Uganda, one of the country’s largest private broadcasters, “will not reopen without my permission.” “In Uganda, I do not believe in freedom of the press! The press should be led by the cadres of the revolution,” Kainerugaba wrote in a series of posts on the X platform. Both media outlets did not give…
Kellie Pickler talks about her ‘blessed’ life in first interview since husband Kyle Jacobs’ deathKellie Pickler and Kyle Jacobs are planning a big wedding, and they thought the more they could watch them tie the knot, the more fun it would be. But before the invitations arrived, the Nashville-based couple realized something. “Every time I got to the guest list, I was like, ‘Oh my god, I hate half of these people.’ Nothing personal,” Pickler said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show a month after she eloped with Jacobs to Antigua. On January 1, 2011, the couple exchanged vows on the…
There was controversy over everything from Iran’s stoppage-time winner being ruled out by VAR to Ghana’s refusal to take a penalty against England.Published June 28, 2026June 28, 2026During the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, on-field referees and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) made controversial decisions. In some cases, this technology ultimately helped deprive teams of a chance to advance to the playoffs or win an important victory.Al Jazeera looks at the five most controversial matches of the group stage.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listKhalilzadeh’s late goal ruled out by VAR, hurting Iranian heartsOne of the most…
SpaceX stock continues its consolidation phase on the New York Stock Exchange one week after its Nasdaq listing. Samuel Boivin | Null Photo | Getty Imagesspace x This was one of the quickest additions ever. Nasdaq-100 Less than a month after the company’s blockbuster public debut, there has been a new wave of buying by passive investors.Nasdaq announced after Friday’s close that SpaceX is eligible for inclusion in its benchmark technology index. Assuming the company meets the requirements, index-tracking funds and other product sponsors will begin buying shares after the market closes on July 6, and SpaceX will officially join…
Purchasing concert tickets has long been a high-stakes gamble, with popular events often selling out within minutes. But fans are increasingly competing with automated ticket-buying programs, commonly referred to as bots, that can secure seats in seconds before reselling them at higher prices.This distorts access not only to concert tickets but also to everyday services such as booking train tickets. Bryce Sung, a 23-year-old concertgoer, said buying tickets was always “very luck-based.” He added that increasing bot competition “feels very unfair.” Sng says half the joy of competing for tickets is the stress, and using a bot feels like it…
The dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime chokepoint at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, threatens to derail negotiations between Iran and the United States towards a broad agreement to end the conflict. For the past three days, U.S. and Iranian forces have targeted each other after Iran attacked two ships passing through the strait. The Iranian government insists that ships need permission to transit the strait on designated routes. However, an increasing number of ships are using the route through Oman’s coast, threatening Iran’s influence on the waterway. Maritime analyst Windward said 18 ships passed…
The final tournament of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed.It begins with the Round of 32, which will be held from June 28th to July 3rd.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listHere’s a look back at how all 48 teams made it to the last 32 or were eliminated from the tournament in the group stage.Which teams made it to the World Cup Round of 32?⚽️Mexico (Group A) The co-hosts were the first to qualify for the finals after taking first place in Group A with a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday, June 18. Mexico…
Hollywood is having one of its best summers even before the pandemic, and that strong showing is on track to push annual box office revenue to over $10 billion for the first time in seven years.The season runs from the first weekend in May through Labor Day, and has so far grossed $1.8 billion through Sunday. This is less than 2% below 2019 levels, and only about $30 million behind. Industry analysts pay close attention to this period, as it typically accounts for about 40% of the country’s annual box office gross.”Summer box office numbers are extremely important,” said Paul…
Rescue operations in Venezuela have reached a critical turning point. As of Saturday evening, 72 hours have passed since Wednesday’s two deadly earthquakes, making it a critical time to rescue people trapped under rubble. Rescue operations continue in Caracas Three days after an earthquake struck Venezuela, rescue workers continue to search through the rubble. CNN’s Mary Trinny Mena reports. Rescue operations continue in Caracas 0:53 After three days, the chances of survival without water decrease rapidly. However, some studies indicate that most survivor rescues may occur within the first five to six days after a disaster. David Emmanuel Villa Tejeda,…