15 Queer Books to Escape Into This Summer
Queer stories continue to expand far beyond coming-out narratives, and this lineup of recent and upcoming releases proves just how exciting the genre has become. From cozy sapphic fantasies and trans teen romances to deeply personal memoirs and mythology-inspired love stories, these books celebrate the many ways queer people experienceContinue Reading
World’s oldest soccer ball travels from Scotland to Miami for the World Cup
The world’s oldest soccer ball, found in a bedroom once used by Mary, Queen of Scots, will go on display for the first time in the United States., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Red lipstick’s unique history in the Marine Corps
As we approach the nation’s 250th birthday, PBS News is looking at some notable, but lesser-known, people and moments in American military history. When you think of red lipstick, you may think of celebrities like Taylor Swift, Marilyn Monroe or Rihanna. But did you know that this iconic cosmetic productContinue Reading
Evo Morales warns of civil war from Chapare stronghold: ‘I will not surrender’
Evo Morales speaks out from hiding in the Chapare jungle as Bolivia enters its seventh week of fuel, food and medicine shortages.Continue Reading
Giesinger celebrates Munich beer culture, pushes for Oktoberfest place
Munich Brewers’ Day 2026 brings processions, ceremony and beer celebrations to Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, honouring the city’s brewing guild tradition.Continue Reading
The Deal That Should Not Have Happened
The announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran surprised many observers. The underlying conditions appeared unfavorable to an agreement—and yet a deal emerged. For months, analysts pointed to profound disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program, regional influence, sanctions, and ongoing military activity as reasons why the space forContinue Reading
Cuba’s New Spy Array Raises Concerns for U.S. Security
BLUFF — On 18 June, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) researchers released a new study that says Cuba has completed construction of a major signals intelligence antenna array at its Bejucal facility near Havana. CSIS says that based on commercial imagery and open source information, this new constructionContinue Reading
100% down: Moscow’s biggest refinery cannot refine crude until next year — Reuters
The Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya will need at least six months of repairs and is unlikely to resume production this year, after two Ukrainian drone strikes, Reuters reported on 24 June, citing two sources. The strikes on 16 and 18 June disabled both of the refinery’s primary processing units,Continue Reading
SBU says its Alpha unit struck two Crimea airfields and air defenses near Kerch
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said its Alpha special operations unit struck Russian air defenses near the Kerch Strait and the military airfields of Saky and Hvardiiske in occupied Crimea, in an operation the agency reported on 24 June. By preliminary data, four hangars used to store aircraft were hit atContinue Reading
California gas stations accused of using AI to inflate prices
BP, Circle K, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Marathon Petroleum and Albertsons allegedly violated antitrust law., BP, Circle K, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Marathon Petroleum and Albertsons allegedly violated antitrust law., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
California sheriff says drone used to disarm felon ‘definitely the future’
“The future is drones. Obviously we use them a lot to make entry into houses, I mean, on a regular basis,” the sheriff said., “The future is drones. Obviously we use them a lot to make entry into houses, I mean, on a regular basis,” the sheriff said., from NewsnationContinue Reading
Why Tulsi Gabbard is targeting Dr. Fauci | CUOMO Full Show
Iran’s national soccer team left a note at the World Cup for fans that drew attention to the U.S. strike on a school in Minab, Iran, which killed at least 168 people, many of whom were children. Chris Cuomo discusses the strikes and how they are radicalizing people against theContinue Reading