Trends of June 18, 2026

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U.S. officials are defending a new memorandum of understanding with Iran while navigating ongoing military operations in the region.

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery, disrupting commercial flights in major drone attack

A large-scale drone attack by Ukraine has struck an oil refinery in Moscow, causing significant fires and disrupting regional commercial aviation.

Trump signs and defends his Iran deal, criticizes longtime ally Israel as G-7 ends

Trump concludes the G7 summit in France by signing an Iran agreement and criticizing Israel while asserting his leadership role.

Ukraine's Azov fighters were forced from Mariupol. Now they're hitting back

Ukrainian forces have launched a series of coordinated strikes against Russian logistics, infrastructure, and maritime assets in occupied territories.

Netflix's ridiculous I Will Find You is designed for second-screen viewing

Netflix's new crime thriller I Will Find You is drawing attention for its adaptation style and suitability for casual viewing.

An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died

The Major Oak, a legendary 1,000-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest associated with Robin Hood, has been confirmed dead by experts.

Hulk, Punisher join Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer

A new trailer for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' confirms appearances by Hulk, Punisher, and other Marvel characters ahead of the film's release.

Italian aristocrat eyed in twisted Sarajevo ‘human safari’ killings: report

An Italian nobleman is under investigation for alleged involvement in 'human safari' killings in Sarajevo.

Xi’s Enforcers Are Hunting Down Officials Who Consult Mystics and Borrow Too Much

Beijing’s escalating anti-corruption drive targets officials over unauthorized borrowing and reliance on mysticism.

Exclusive: Thailand revives $30 bln coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

Thailand is moving forward with a major land bridge project designed to provide an alternative route to the Malacca Strait.

Stock futures rise as Fed hints at possible rate hike in 2026; Kospi hits over 9,000 for the first time: Live updates

Financial markets react to shifting Federal Reserve policy expectations as stock futures rise and the Kospi index reaches a record milestone.

In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War

Southeast Asian nations are shifting to solar energy as a strategic response to the regional energy instability triggered by the Iran war.

JPMorgan Chase cuts off Anthropic access for its Hong Kong staff

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Tim Cook says iPhone price increase is 'unavoidable'

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Trump says Apple to partner with Intel on US chip design, production

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Wish Upon a Jirachi in Pokémon Pokopia

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NASA picks Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for Mars mission, setting up a race with SpaceX

NASA has entered a public-private partnership with Relativity Space to develop a Mars orbiter mission, intensifying competition in space exploration.

Watch for FREE: Colombia vs Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup $0 guide

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Giants manager Tony Vitello trying to keep his head down after pitchers’ Pride protest

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2026 NCAA baseball tournament: Bracket, schedule, scores for the Men’s College World Series

The 2026 Men’s College World Series intensifies as the tournament moves toward its semifinal rounds in Omaha.

Daveigh Chase, who starred in ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘The Ring,’ dies at 35

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Risk of dying from cervical cancer before 30 'close to zero' after HPV vaccine rollout

Data indicates the risk of death from cervical cancer in women under 30 is nearing zero following the rollout of HPV vaccination programs.

Horses for Courses: Xander Schauffele has consistency needed for windy, difficult Shinnecock Hills

Caroline Harvey selected by Vancouver Goldeneyes with first pick in 2026 PWHL Draft

3 Observations: Herbert, James Highlight Day 2 of Chargers Minicamp

Donald Trump Lost the Iran War. Here's the Evidence

James Webb Space Telescope forecasts extreme weather on exoplanet that rains rubies and sapphires

Ranking top 2026 MLB trade deadline candidates: Skubal, more

World Cup fans from around the globe share 1st US food experiences on social media

Jaylen Brown trade scenarios: 5 realistic deals involving Celtics forward

Jalen Brunson Explains Why Spurs HC Mitch Johnson Was 1st Person He Approached When Knicks Won Title

IDF: withdrawal from southern Lebanon buffer zone could endanger Israeli security

The Bay Area's already-expensive World Cup ticket prices are soaring

How Macron won Trump round at the G7. Until the next bust-up.

Las Culturistas Culture Awards 2026: All The Winners & Best Moments Of The Night

French president urges US to share cutting-edge AI and democracies to cooperate on regulation

More than 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza during ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say

Tom Dreesen, Stand-Up Comic and Sinatra’s Opening Act, Dies at 87

EU hits ‘make-or-break moment’ as divided leaders confront ‘China shock 2.0’

Producer says fear of flying saved him from crash that killed Oliver Tree

Seven Stunning Tiaras at Tonight’s Japanese State Banquet in Amsterdam

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo had tumultuous marriage long before divorce

Zendaya Wows in Micro Miniskirt After Tom Holland Addressed Wedding Rumors

Trump again slams Netanyahu’s campaign in Lebanon

Mystikal, Louisiana Rapper, Sentenced to 20 Years in Rape Case

'Widow's Bay' Creator On Loftis' Finale Discovery & Season 2 Plans

5 Zodiac Signs With The Best Horoscopes On Thursday, June 18, 2026

Russia’s war in Ukraine comes back into Trump’s focus with no end in sight

G7 sets up critical minerals alliance, platform to cut reliance on China

Kate Middleton in Suede Pumps, Queen Camilla in Chanel Heels and More Shoes at the 2026 Royal Ascot

CBS pays licensing fee for Stephen Colbert’s parting ‘Peanuts’ joke

An inside look at President Trump's campaign to acquire Greenland

Weekend Preview: TOY STORY 5 on Pace for Franchise-Best Debut

European lawmakers urge Albania to halt construction on Kushner-linked project

Hugh Jackman on His Brutal New ‘Robin Hood,’ and Why He’s Suddenly Dying in All His Movies

A Russian warship fired warning shots at an elderly British couple near the Isle of Wight. Now the couple says the UK is trying to hush it up.

How West Wilson tried to get Lindsay Hubbard, Kyle Cooke and Carl Radke fired from 'Summer House': report

Russian artist who mocked Vladimir Putin shot dead in Poland

‘Survivor’ Animated Comedy Set In Animal Kingdom In Works At Paramount Animation

Finland's parliament backs lifting total ban on nuclear weapons

'The Boroughs' Canceled by Netflix After One Season

Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site

Lukas Gage Says ‘Prison Break’ Reboot Will Be “Really Dark” and Teases “We Might See a Couple of OGs Coming Back”

Russia to import gasoline by sea as shortage looms, sources say

Lil Nas X shares update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’

400 cats rescued in cat meat ring bust

Chicago Saxophonist Walter Parazaider Dead at 81

EU parliament backs law allowing offshore detention centres

‘Matlock’ Writer Sues CBS and Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman Over Alleged Racist and Sexual Comments

Tyrese Haliburton’s bride-to-be shares heartbreaking tribute after her ‘once-in-a-lifetime friend’ dies on bachelorette trip

Toronto police link gun-for-hire networks to shootings at US Consulate and synagogues

Deaths of San Francisco film patrons on I-5 described as ‘medically related’

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism

Jeremy Clarkson Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis in ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ Season Finale

Putin faces humiliation. His response could be violent

Harry and Meghan to bring Archie and Lilibet to UK

Canada should 'indefinitely exclude' people with mental illness from assisted dying, report says

Faizon Love Arrested in Florida

Trump Will Ask US Companies to Make Missiles in Europe

Latvia’s PM to Russia: ‘There Are No Jokes With Us’

Trump, 80, Flaunts Puffy Cankles After Brutal Summit

Settlers set fire to two West Bank mosques overnight

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns

Lefty streamer Hasan Piker claims Israel has no ‘right to exist’ in its current form

Bus with Belarus children's football team hit by a drone in Russia, Moscow claims

Bungee-jump employee took GoPro camera off student's body after she fell to her death without a rope: witness

South Korea's Lee leaves G7 with Trump's pen after talks about peace on the peninsula

Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence

Ukraine's deep strikes leaving Russia short on air defense missiles, possibly at an "unsustainable rate"

Western Europe Braces for Another Round of Heat

Jamaica in talks to accept third-country migrants deported from US

UAE Moves to Cut Dependency on Strait of Hormuz to ‘Zero’

Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men

Scientists make ‘surprising’ discovery about Amazonian ‘ghost dogs’

Israel takes control of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque: What this means

Iranian Air Force personnel recount high-risk precision operation against US base in Kuwait

Macron, Zelenskyy heard on camera game-planning how to handle Trump

Pope says church 'must move forward' if SSPX proceeds with illicit ordinations

Canada Sparks Confusion With Mass Citizenship Revocation

Big trade wins for India as PM Modi attends G7 meet: UK deal date, EU FTA by year-end | Full list

Brussels approaches Kremlin over potential Ukraine talks

Food influencer Stacey Hatfield refused ambulance twice before bleeding out in fatal homebirth

France to ditch Palantir’s AI data tools in favour of domestic provider

Row between Elon Musk and Germany's ZDF sparks major controversy

U.S.-Iran deal sparks record highs for Asian stocks, drags on oil

State of Global Oil Inventories Ruins Iran Peace Optimism

The Korean Telecom Giant at the Center of Anthropic’s Mythos Controversy

Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects

Oil falls as International Energy Agency forecasts supply glut next year after U.S.-Iran deal

Trump’s DoJ intervenes to back Elon Musk in datacenter pollution lawsuit

Exclusive / Trump advisers weigh structure of AI stakes

Anduril Wins Production Contract for U.S. Air Force CCA Program

Activist investor Toms Capital targets Devon Energy after landmark merger

Sleep Number files bankruptcy, plans $415M sale

Here's What Fox Buying Roku Means for Netflix Investors

Towards autonomous medical artificial intelligence agents

Three Infant Botulism Cases Linked to Recalled Baby Formula

Amazon Prime Day 2026: What To Buy and What To Skip

Education Department Touts New Student Loan Repayment Plan, But Read The Fine Print

Why so many Americans can’t afford housing anymore

"Truly evil" FDA rejection of gene therapy overturned after Trump official ousted

SpaceX purchases Bay Area AI coding startup for $60 billion

Chinese regulators clear Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros Discovery merger, source says

Among the large new rockets Amazon was counting on, only Europe has delivered

California says AT&T lied to FCC in attempt to shut off old phone network

Biogen Expands Immunology Pipeline with Agreement to Acquire RayThera Inc.

Uber will bring its premium robotaxi service to Houston in 2027

CME CEO Terrence Duffy says the exchange operator will sue CFTC over perpetual futures

PayPal mafia member and ex–Sequoia steward Roelof Botha joins SpaceX board—reuniting with Elon Musk after decades

Allbirds rebrands as Smartbird in AI pivot, hires former AWS executive as CEO; shares soar

Struggling JetBlue shuts down key Newark, LaGuardia operations as New York airport costs soar

Bezos: AI will result in labor shortages instead of replacing humans

Fast-food chains serve up '90s nostalgia with returning menu favorites at McDonald's, Burger King

SpaceX Stock Continues Decline After Initial Spike

Everything you need to know from State of Unreal 2026: Unreal Engine 6, Unreal Engine 5.8, and $1bn paid to UEFN devs

Google Photos rolls out AI-powered ‘Edit with Ask Photos’ to these new countries

Android 17 just dropped for Pixel phones and Watch all at once

Xbox to port two Call of Duty games to PlayStation with no word on needed updates for Xbox and PC

WhatsApp working on yet another ephemeral feature on iOS

After unveiling ridiculously expensive AR glasses, Snap’s stock takes a dive

Gurman: Apple AirPods with built-in camera may arrive in late 2027

The chaos continues

Ten months later, the $100 Google Home Speaker is finally available for preorder

Siri AI may have confirmed a major iPhone 18 design change

Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millenium Tales

'It's Going To Be Pretty Brutal'

Bungie Set To Lose Roughly 400 Staff In Summer Layoffs, It’s Claimed

Street Fighter 6 DLC character Yasmine launches August 3

Billionaire Valve Boss Gabe Newell Buys Florida Super Mansion With Its Own Underground Tunnel for $70.8 Million

Rockstar Announces Free PS5 And Xbox Series X/S Upgrade For Grand Theft Auto V

‘Marathon’ Season 2 And Free Week Did Not Turn Things Around

Coming to XBOX Game Pass: EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and More

iOS 27 makes your iPhone faster in 40+ ways, here’s the full list

OpenAI launches scheduled tasks in ChatGPT, details here

Apple Prepares Second-Generation iPhone Air for Spring 2027

Yakuza Creator's Gang of Dragon PS5 Game Really Does Seem Dead

Steam Workshop abused to spread malware via Wallpaper Engine app

Samsung Galaxy XR Arrives in the UK

2XKO x Chipotle is Back!

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and Beats Studio Buds

Xbox’s Recent Moves Demonstrate A ‘Basic Misunderstanding’ Of The Industry, Former Sony Gaming Boss Says

SanDisk's New 8TB PS5 SSD Costs More Than Three Times As Much As The PS5 Pro

Nearly a decade later, the original Switch finally has an eShop that isn't painfully slow, thanks to a new system update

A ‘Dead’ Destiny 2 Now Has Something Players Can Grind For Forever

Why It's Called Final Fantasy VII Revelation Instead Of 'Resolve' Or Other Subtitles

PSA: Switch Online + Expansion Pack Limited-Time Offer Adds Free Bonus Month For 12-Month Memberships (US)

Persona 4 Revival English voice cast announced

Vampire Survivors Fortnite Crossover Might Not Happen Due To GenAI

Assassin's Creed Fans Say Shadows Finally Has a Proper Ending a Year After Launch, as Ubisoft Acknowledges 'Community Didn't Resonate' With Story as Hoped

Is the Trump T1 Just an HTC Phone Painted Gold?

How To Launch ‘Destiny 2’ Raid Bosses Into The Sun

Once Human Console Open Beta: Join the Supernatural Survival World on XBOX Series X|S

Microsoft launches Snapdragon X2 variants of Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 with expensive consumer pricing

Shimano Launches Cable-Actuated XT Drivetrain

Commodore's Callback 8020 is a $499 flip phone that blocks social media and browsers

This New Co-Op Dark Fantasy RPG Is Like Elden Ring Meets Arc Raiders

Upcoming Xbox Exclusives Are Being Sent Out To Die, Analyst Says; Xbox Pushes Back

"This is just the start" - Housemarque responds to Saros' slower sales versus Returnal's, and compares itself to one of the most beloved studios around

The curious case of Elias Thorne – and what he tells us about AI inbreeding

Here's How You Unlock Halo's PS5 Platinum Trophy Next Month

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: The Foldable We’ve Been Waiting For

Look up! The moon and Venus will stage a rare daytime disappearing act today

WATCH: A glowing aurora dances beneath the International Space Station, dazzling astronauts

CSUB professor urges Kern County to plan ahead and follow drop, cover and hold on guidance

Third time's the charm for a row of faint galaxies without dark matter

Could Earth have sent life to Jupiter's moon Europa?

NASA Webb, Hubble Reveal History of Relic of Milky Way’s Formation

Scientists Map Underground Fungal Networks and Find They Cover 62 Quadrillion Miles

High degree of quantum entanglement detected for first time in centimeter-sized crystal of strange metal

Mixed reactions over all-male Artemis III crew

'Best. Mars. Mission. Ever.' Scientists hail MAVEN's legacy as NASA retires Red Planet orbiter

Russia Might Be Ready to Give Up on Its Leaky ISS Module

In African cave, Israeli and international scientists find signs of earliest use of fire

Did Rocket Lab’s Suborbital Rocket Reach Orbit?

Deep learning helps discover hundreds of Antarctic earthquakes coming from an unlikely location

'I buried my parents one day after the other'

Kennedy orders American exposed to hantavirus to stay quarantined against her will, WSJ reports

Lethal plague outbreaks in Lake Baikal hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago

As a physician, I have never been more concerned about rates of congenital syphilis

GLP-1 drugs linked to major drop in pancreatic, colorectal cancer risk

What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites

Man hospitalized for weeks with tick-borne illness. What is Powassan virus?

This Is How Often To Move Your Body if You Want To Live Longer

Honeybees make specialised ‘baby food’ to give larvae balanced diet, study says

California resident infected with rare tick-borne illness, officials confirm

Scientists Find Intriguing Link Between Ozempic and Violent Behavior

Ozempic users may be making a major weight-loss mistake, new study suggests

Binge-eating mystery affecting millions of women may finally be solved: study

An experimental fentanyl vaccine showed promise in an early-stage trial

Popular Supplement Ingredient Linked to Shorter Lifespans in Men

Trial Drug Could Clear Toxic Alzheimer’s Proteins and Restore Memory

Florida 17-year-old's minor scratch becomes emergency after swim exposes him to flesh-eating bacteria

WHO issues comprehensive guidelines on filovirus disease, including Ebola and Marburg disease

Live with a partner? You may be sharing more microbes than you think

Scientists Reveal Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others

The Best Time to Take Vitamin D for Maximum Absorption, According to Health Experts

Your Diet Could Be Missing the Key Ingredient for Heart Protection

Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn't expect

Study Reveals Optimal Number of Daily Steps to Offset Sitting Down

New Research Pinpoints Hidden Brain Trigger That Causes Autism, Changing How We Understand The Condition

Menopause: Hormone therapy linked to 69% lower risk of thinning bones

One Brain Chemical May Be Key to Breaking a Habit, Study Finds

I kept waking up at 3 a.m. until a doctor told me to stop making this common evening mistake

Nurse told cancer patient illness was caused by covid vaccinations

4 Takeaways From England's World Cup Win Over Croatia

Meet Yoane Wissa, who scored DR Congo’s first-ever goal at a World Cup

In dismissing his NCAA lawsuit, Brendan Sorsby says Texas Tech told him he wouldn't play in 2026

UFC star Alex Pereira exploring appeal after White House Freedom 250 loss: ‘The bill is going to come’

Ghana vs Panama LIVE: FIFA World Cup Group L

Daniel Cormier responds to hacked Twitter account controversy: ‘I would never do something like that’

Shuffled Lineup Sparks Tar Heels Into Championship Series

Team Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ World Cup Debut in L.A.

Knicks parade expected to draw record crowds; NYPD on alert

Tartan Army has 'brought new life' to America's smallest state

Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, owner James Dolan says

Seattle braces for busiest World Cup match as Team USA faces Australia

Justin Gaethje Handed 6-Month Suspension After UFC Freedom 250 Win Over Topuria

Londoner Pub in Dallas temporarily shut down after crowd causes damage and 'drank the place clean,' source says

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Cameron Boozer goes to Jazz at No. 2, Clippers like Mikel Brown for fifth pick

Lionel Messi ties men’s World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria

Ben Stiller Sets NY Knicks Doc Series With A24, HBO and the NBA After Championship Win

DHS says dozens of drones thwarted in first few days of World Cup

Ready or not, NASCAR garage set to take on temporary San Diego course

UFC fight can’t hide MAGA male weakness

KC2026: ‘Operational constraints’ caused heavy traffic delays for World Cup match at Arrowhead

3-time Olympian Jenny Simpson briefly loses pulse during 'medical incident,' remains hospitalized

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report: Joshua Baez's four-homer game may propel him to the majors

World Cup 2026: What players, coaches and fans think of hydration breaks

J Batt meets with Mark Pope and the new Wildcats: 'This is an elite place with an elite standard'

A mercurial talent to a workhorse: who should replace Christian Pulisic if he misses the Australia game?

LeBron James ‘likely’ to return to Lakers, Kevin Love could join him

Know Before You Go: 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Parade

Sources: Wizards' Trae Young to decline option, be free agent

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 8, Rockies 6

Albert Breer’s Mailbag: How Mike McDaniel Can Get Justin Herbert in the MVP Conversation

OF Wenceel Perez injured in face in training room accident

'Horse Person's Worst Nightmare' Leaves 17 Horses Dead

NJ Transit riders lose patience as World Cup disrupts commutes for locals at Penn Station

Mike Dunleavy shares blunt admission about Warriors' needs as team approaches 2026 NBA Draft

Why James Dolan's second apron comments raise big questions about Knicks' ability to keep championship roster

Going on the offensive: Packers hit back at U.S. Rep Scott Fitzgerald dismissing their concerns over scrutiny of Sports Broadcasting Act

Burrow says Bengals remind him of 2019 national champion LSU

Streeting suggests he would be prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week

Makerfield by-election: It’s the final campaign day

Social media ban is punishing the wrong people, teen influencers say

Germany and Poland sign new defence deal as balance of power in Europe shifts

Ukrainian troops are losing days just getting to their positions in the kill zone. It's when they're most at risk.

UN experts demand Iranians free British hostage couple

Regulation Set M‑B Kicks off a New Ranked Battles Season and Battle Pass in Pokémon Champions

The preening prince of perfection gets an Army of Renown

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Microsoft Teams Introduces Office Attendance Tracking via Wi-Fi Connection

Apple’s new software drops support for these 16 products

The crescent moon joins 3 planets in a beautiful sunset sky show tonight

Seattle light rail carried third-biggest crowds ever for World Cup

Vegas Golden Knights Name Ryan Craig as Team's Head Coach

Wetzel: Caitlin Clark's shoe is here. What took Nike so long?

How good (or bad) can it get? The best- and worst-case scenarios for every NFL team in 2026

Guardians Place Chase DeLauter On Injured List, Recall Kahlil Watson For MLB Debut

TSA isses warning as foreign World Cup fans fall in love with American condiment

Olivia Wilde speaks out about the exact moment she knew relationship with Jason Sudeikis was over

Exclusive | Apple to Raise Prices Due to Memory Chip Crunch, Tim Cook Says

Human Error Caused a $4.1 Million Mishap at NASA’s Deep Space Network

'A mixture from zero to infinity': Physicists tried splitting a photon

Several men diagnosed with rare infection after frequenting the same gay bathhouse

Confined migration induces non-lethal DNA damage in developing neurons

‘In Defense of Sunlight’ Review: A Star Is Scorned

Among the large new rockets Amazon was counting on, only Europe has delivered