On Wednesday in New York, two rooftop climbers scaled the Empire State Building’s antenna, unfurled a banner invoking “the power of love,” and appeared to stage a high-altitude marriage proposal before police intercepted and arrested them. The pair — identified by police as Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov — lingered on a narrow ledge 1,454 … Read more
On July 1, 2026, overnight missile, cruise missile and drone strikes against Ukraine’s capital killed at least 17 people and injured scores as explosions shook Kyiv for hours. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a possible “massive strike” and cut short a visit to Dublin before the attacks began. Local authorities reported damage across roughly … Read more
U.S. stock futures climbed modestly after a soft start to July trading as investors awaited the June jobs report due at 8:30 a.m. ET, a data point that could sway Federal Reserve policy decisions. Early gains were trimmed after major U.S. averages finished lower on Wednesday, following a volatile session in which the Dow gave … Read more
At least 10 people were killed and dozens more wounded when waves of Russian ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles struck Kyiv on 2 July 2026, hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of an imminent “massive” attack. Local officials reported extensive damage across the city, including partial collapse of a multi-storey apartment block and dozens … Read more
The U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) will play Bosnia-Herzegovina in a single-elimination World Cup round-of-32 match on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in San Francisco, kickoff 8 p.m. ET. The fixture is the United States’ first knockout game after finishing the group stage with a 2-1 record, following wins over Paraguay and Australia and a loss … Read more
Lead: U.S. and Iranian officials resumed indirect technical talks in Doha this week, mediated by Qatari and Pakistani intermediaries, as President Trump described the meetings as “very good.” Delegations are focused on the release of frozen Iranian assets and security arrangements around the Strait of Hormuz, and the talks follow direct discussions at the Lake … Read more
Lead A federal financial disclosure filed in New York and released Tuesday shows President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures generated roughly $1.2 billion in revenue last year, far outpacing many of his traditional property receipts. The report, part of a 927-page form filed with the Office of Government Ethics, identifies more than $500 million from World … Read more
Lead On June 30, 2026 (updated July 1, 2026 at 9:24 a.m. ET), the Mexico vs. Ecuador World Cup round-of-32 match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City was postponed roughly one hour after local lightning strikes forced officials to halt pregame activity. Kickoff had been scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. local); the match … Read more
In a rapid post-draft shift, NBA free agency opened Tuesday evening, June 30, 2026, and the market moved immediately: LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers he will explore free agency for 2026-27, the Golden State Warriors have emerged as a leading suitor, and Kawhi Leonard was dealt back to the Toronto Raptors in a … Read more
Lead Anthropic said the US Department of Commerce has withdrawn export controls that had forced the company to suspend access to its most capable Fable and Mythos models, less than three weeks after the order. In a statement on X late on Tuesday the company said, “We’ll begin restoring access tomorrow.” The reversal follows a … Read more
Anthropic announced late on Tuesday that the United States has removed export controls that had blocked foreign access to its most advanced models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The company said it will begin restoring access the following day, following notification from the US Department of Commerce. The Commerce Department told Anthropic it would … Read more
Prime Video’s series Elle, which premiered July 1, rewrites the early life of Elle Woods by moving the narrative back to her high-school years and relocating parts of her family story from sunny Los Angeles to overcast Seattle. Lexi Minetree, a 25-year-old performer, takes on the title role while Reese Witherspoon serves as an executive … Read more
Lead France advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added a goal as Michael Olise supplied two assists in front of 80,663 spectators. The win sets up … Read more
Lead: On June 30, 2026, the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for people born on U.S. soil to parents without permanent status. The court’s 6–3 decision preserves current interpretation of the 14th Amendment and upholds lower-court findings that the order conflicted with … Read more
NBA free agency opens at 6:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and the league’s summer whirlwind is already in high gear. The past eight days saw multiple blockbuster trades — including Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers — and … Read more
