3 hours ago
River City actor Iain Robertson has been accused of dragging his former partner by the hair during an ******* ault at his flat in Glasgow.
Amiera Darwish, a fellow actor, told a court that Robertson threatened her on two occasions over a period of months in 2014, including one where he left her "cowering" in fear.
She later ended their relationship, but said the 45-year-old bombarded her with an "obsessive" amount of calls and texts, as well as gifts.
Robertson - who played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap - denies eight charges involving four women, spanning from 2004 and 2020, including a charge of rape.
Darwish, 40, told the High Court in Glasgow she had first met Robertson via a director they knew around late 2012 when she was about to graduate from drama school.
Amiera Darwish, a fellow actor, told a court that Robertson threatened her on two occasions over a period of months in 2014, including one where he left her "cowering" in fear.
She later ended their relationship, but said the 45-year-old bombarded her with an "obsessive" amount of calls and texts, as well as gifts.
Robertson - who played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap - denies eight charges involving four women, spanning from 2004 and 2020, including a charge of rape.
Darwish, 40, told the High Court in Glasgow she had first met Robertson via a director they knew around late 2012 when she was about to graduate from drama school.
3 hours ago
Prince George will soon be a teenager, and he's gearing up to start a new school.
The eldest child of Prince William and Princess Kate will follow in his father's footsteps and attend the prestigious Eton College in Berkshire, England, come September, Kensington Palace confirmed to the BBC Tuesday, June 16.
USA TODAY has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.
Eton is a boarding school for boys that was founded in the 15th century by King Henry VI. It costs £63,000 a year (around $84,400) and provides education from the ages of 13 to 18. George turns 13 on July 22.
The school is just across the river from the ancient Windsor Castle, which serves as a working royal palace, and is a short drive from George's family home, Forest Lodge.
The eldest child of Prince William and Princess Kate will follow in his father's footsteps and attend the prestigious Eton College in Berkshire, England, come September, Kensington Palace confirmed to the BBC Tuesday, June 16.
USA TODAY has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.
Eton is a boarding school for boys that was founded in the 15th century by King Henry VI. It costs £63,000 a year (around $84,400) and provides education from the ages of 13 to 18. George turns 13 on July 22.
The school is just across the river from the ancient Windsor Castle, which serves as a working royal palace, and is a short drive from George's family home, Forest Lodge.
8 hours ago
Former Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness reckons the Tartan Army's celebrations at the World Cup will do wonders for the tourism industry.
Scotland fans have earned praise for the noise they generated both at Saturday's Group C opener against Haiti and at a Boston Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park the following day, as well as around the host city.
"What an advert for Scotland - and for the Scottish Tourist Board," Souness said on BBC One's Breakfast.
"How many people will want to visit after seeing how they celebrate and being in their company. They are doing the country proud.
"They are there to celebrate and right now the team are giving them something to shout about."
Scotland fans have earned praise for the noise they generated both at Saturday's Group C opener against Haiti and at a Boston Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park the following day, as well as around the host city.
"What an advert for Scotland - and for the Scottish Tourist Board," Souness said on BBC One's Breakfast.
"How many people will want to visit after seeing how they celebrate and being in their company. They are doing the country proud.
"They are there to celebrate and right now the team are giving them something to shout about."
8 hours ago
Every morning from the US, the Football Daily podcast gets you closer to the biggest talking points at the World Cup 2026 - and there's extra insight, big-name guests and interviews from inside the England and Scotland camps.
Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds.
In recent episodes, the panel have been previewing England's opening game of the tournament against Croatia.
But cast your mind back to the last time these teams met at the World Cup, in a huge semi-final in 2018.
How many of England's starting line-up can you name from that game?
Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds.
In recent episodes, the panel have been previewing England's opening game of the tournament against Croatia.
But cast your mind back to the last time these teams met at the World Cup, in a huge semi-final in 2018.
How many of England's starting line-up can you name from that game?
8 hours ago
Matt Fitzpatrick was playing like the number one player in the world before the PGA Championship.
He'd won three times in just over a month, including back-to-back wins at the RBC Heritage and the Zurich Classic, and was among the leading contenders heading into Aronimink, where he hoped to claim his second major championship.
But for a few weeks, Fitzpatrick went off the boil. He didn't contend at the PGA, and he was T36 in an anonymous week at the Memorial Tournament. Fitzpatrick has won more than anyone else on the PGA Tour this year, but his momentum looked to have stalled.
That was until he turned up at TPC Toronto for the Canadian Open. Suddenly, the Sheffield-born star was back to his best, and he finished in solo second the week before the US Open. According to Fitzpatrick, that's because of a recent breakthrough he made on the range.
Fitzpatrick recently had to undergo the nightmare of finding a new driver, after the club he had so much success with earlier in the year cracked. That's what he is partly attributing to his slight downturn in form.
He'd won three times in just over a month, including back-to-back wins at the RBC Heritage and the Zurich Classic, and was among the leading contenders heading into Aronimink, where he hoped to claim his second major championship.
But for a few weeks, Fitzpatrick went off the boil. He didn't contend at the PGA, and he was T36 in an anonymous week at the Memorial Tournament. Fitzpatrick has won more than anyone else on the PGA Tour this year, but his momentum looked to have stalled.
That was until he turned up at TPC Toronto for the Canadian Open. Suddenly, the Sheffield-born star was back to his best, and he finished in solo second the week before the US Open. According to Fitzpatrick, that's because of a recent breakthrough he made on the range.
Fitzpatrick recently had to undergo the nightmare of finding a new driver, after the club he had so much success with earlier in the year cracked. That's what he is partly attributing to his slight downturn in form.
8 hours ago
Elijah Just was left "a little disappointed" despite scoring twice as New Zealand started their World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Iran that had BBC pundit Chris Sutton suggesting had "added a couple of zeros" on to the Motherwell midfielder's transfer value.
The 26-year-old became the first Well player to score at a World Cup - and his country's top scorer ever at a finals - with two sublime finishes at Los Angeles Stadium.
"It is a memory that'll last me for the rest of my life," Just said while paying tribute to captain Chris Wood, the 34-year-old Nottingham Forest striker, for setting up both goals.
"Obviously incredible. It's not something I could have even dreamt of, so I'm just so happy. One was nice, so two was amazing."
Just, who was bought by Well from Danish club Horsens on a two-year contract last summer, has now scored 11 goals in 45 appearances for the All Whites but had mixed emotions considering they only took a point from a game they dominated and led twice.
The 26-year-old became the first Well player to score at a World Cup - and his country's top scorer ever at a finals - with two sublime finishes at Los Angeles Stadium.
"It is a memory that'll last me for the rest of my life," Just said while paying tribute to captain Chris Wood, the 34-year-old Nottingham Forest striker, for setting up both goals.
"Obviously incredible. It's not something I could have even dreamt of, so I'm just so happy. One was nice, so two was amazing."
Just, who was bought by Well from Danish club Horsens on a two-year contract last summer, has now scored 11 goals in 45 appearances for the All Whites but had mixed emotions considering they only took a point from a game they dominated and led twice.
11 hours ago
Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the side's defeat in their opening World Cup 2026 fixture.
Sweden inflicted a heavy 5-1 defeat on Tunisia in Sunday's Group F tie at the Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico.
Reports after that loss suggested Lamouchi had been immediately sacked but sources told BBC Sport that the 54-year-old took training on Monday.
However, the Tunisian Football **** ociation has now confirmed that the Frenchman's contract has been terminated by "mutual agreement".
"Plans are under way to appoint Mondher Kebaier as the national team coach," the Tunisian FA said in a statement.
Sweden inflicted a heavy 5-1 defeat on Tunisia in Sunday's Group F tie at the Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico.
Reports after that loss suggested Lamouchi had been immediately sacked but sources told BBC Sport that the 54-year-old took training on Monday.
However, the Tunisian Football **** ociation has now confirmed that the Frenchman's contract has been terminated by "mutual agreement".
"Plans are under way to appoint Mondher Kebaier as the national team coach," the Tunisian FA said in a statement.
12 hours ago
Marko Stamenic became the third Swansea City player to feature in this summer's World Cup finals, playing almost the entirety of New Zealand's 2-2 Group G draw with Iran in Los Angeles.
The 24-year-old midfielder was in the starting line-up for the All White's first World Cup appearance in 16 years, playing 92 minutes before being replaced by Nottingham Forest's Tyler Bindon in stoppage time.
Stamenic, who was winning his 39th cap, made 57 passes with an accuracy rate of 87%. He made one successful tackle, conceded two fouls and had one shot off target.
He is one of three players of Pacific Island heritage in the New Zealand squad - he has a Samoan mother - and before the tournament said he would be thinking of his father who died suddenly last October.
"I'm always thinking of him when I step on the field, whether that's for the national team or for Swansea," Stamenic told BBC Sport Wales.
The 24-year-old midfielder was in the starting line-up for the All White's first World Cup appearance in 16 years, playing 92 minutes before being replaced by Nottingham Forest's Tyler Bindon in stoppage time.
Stamenic, who was winning his 39th cap, made 57 passes with an accuracy rate of 87%. He made one successful tackle, conceded two fouls and had one shot off target.
He is one of three players of Pacific Island heritage in the New Zealand squad - he has a Samoan mother - and before the tournament said he would be thinking of his father who died suddenly last October.
"I'm always thinking of him when I step on the field, whether that's for the national team or for Swansea," Stamenic told BBC Sport Wales.
12 hours ago
We recently published Jim Cramer Didn't Hold Back On ****** eX's IPO & Discussed These 12 Stocks. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)'s shares are up by 40% over the past year and by 7.4% year-to-date. It is one of Cramer's favorite stocks, as he has continued to defend the company even though the shares have posted lackluster performance lately. The CNBC TV host continues to believe that NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is at the heart of the ongoing industrial revolution and is leading the industry when it comes to AI GPU technology. The firm made another important announcement recently when it revealed the ****** e-1 Vera Rubin Module to bring AI computing to ****** e. In June, markets are busy anticipating ****** eX's IPO, and Cramer has been busy commenting on the issuance as well. In a tweet, he ****** erted that despite investor focus on ****** eX, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) was nevertheless at the center of unlocking the market:
"Nvidia, NOT ****** eX remains the key to this market
"Bitcoin and gold–bad money, being liquidated for ****** eX. Apple and Nvidia –good money–being liquidated"
While we acknowledge the potential of NVDA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)'s shares are up by 40% over the past year and by 7.4% year-to-date. It is one of Cramer's favorite stocks, as he has continued to defend the company even though the shares have posted lackluster performance lately. The CNBC TV host continues to believe that NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is at the heart of the ongoing industrial revolution and is leading the industry when it comes to AI GPU technology. The firm made another important announcement recently when it revealed the ****** e-1 Vera Rubin Module to bring AI computing to ****** e. In June, markets are busy anticipating ****** eX's IPO, and Cramer has been busy commenting on the issuance as well. In a tweet, he ****** erted that despite investor focus on ****** eX, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) was nevertheless at the center of unlocking the market:
"Nvidia, NOT ****** eX remains the key to this market
"Bitcoin and gold–bad money, being liquidated for ****** eX. Apple and Nvidia –good money–being liquidated"
While we acknowledge the potential of NVDA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
12 hours ago
We recently published Jim Cramer Didn't Hold Back On ***** eX's IPO & Discussed These 12 Stocks. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer.
Technology giant Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s shares are down by 14.6% over the past year and by 15% year-to-date. UBS discussed the firm on June 7th, as it kept a Buy rating on the stock as part of coverage of the broader cloud computing industry. Piper Sandler discussed Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) on May 26th. It reiterated an Overweight rating and a $540 share price target. The financial firm outlined that the software firm's Copilot AI platform is improving through the addition of new features such as Copilot Cowork and WorkIQ. Piper Sandler believes that the new additions can enable Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) to add more than five million Copilot seats. Cramer has also discussed Copilot several times in 2026. Most of his remarks were made before the new upgrades, as the CNBC TV host remained skeptical about the software's ability to compete in the cutthroat AI software industry. This time, he tweeted about Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) in the context of the ongoing capital raises:
"I am betting that Microsoft doesn't need $100 b. I could be too bullish. This market does not have $600b"
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While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
Technology giant Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s shares are down by 14.6% over the past year and by 15% year-to-date. UBS discussed the firm on June 7th, as it kept a Buy rating on the stock as part of coverage of the broader cloud computing industry. Piper Sandler discussed Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) on May 26th. It reiterated an Overweight rating and a $540 share price target. The financial firm outlined that the software firm's Copilot AI platform is improving through the addition of new features such as Copilot Cowork and WorkIQ. Piper Sandler believes that the new additions can enable Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) to add more than five million Copilot seats. Cramer has also discussed Copilot several times in 2026. Most of his remarks were made before the new upgrades, as the CNBC TV host remained skeptical about the software's ability to compete in the cutthroat AI software industry. This time, he tweeted about Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) in the context of the ongoing capital raises:
"I am betting that Microsoft doesn't need $100 b. I could be too bullish. This market does not have $600b"
manaemedia / Shutterstock.com
While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
12 hours ago
We recently published Jim Cramer Didn't Hold Back On **** eX's IPO & Discussed These 12 Stocks. Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer.
Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is another oil and gas exploration and production company that Jim Cramer has recently started commenting on. The shares are up by 36% over the past year and 30% year-to-date. Like ConocoPhillips, Cramer has also recommended the stock for those who want exposure to the sector in the current environment. Specifically, the CNBC TV host believes Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is for the growth-seeking investor. Most of the debate surrounding oil stocks is in the context of the Iran war and the resulting tightness in supply. In his tweet, Cramer commented on oil prices and wondered whether easing supply could make investing in these stocks difficult:
"With oil back to $96 here we go back to Conoco and Diamondback And, of course, higher yields….relentless but now there is more supply coming and it will be a much tougher slog"
Here are his earlier remarks about Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG):
"Look if you have to buy the oil stocks, it's Conoco [inaudible] Oxy's second. If you want growth, you still do Diamond. And if you want natural gas, [inaudible] Devon. And I like natural gas a lot. I think that EQT is really [inaudible]. EQT is really good because it is the data center natural gas. And we want anything data center."
Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is another oil and gas exploration and production company that Jim Cramer has recently started commenting on. The shares are up by 36% over the past year and 30% year-to-date. Like ConocoPhillips, Cramer has also recommended the stock for those who want exposure to the sector in the current environment. Specifically, the CNBC TV host believes Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is for the growth-seeking investor. Most of the debate surrounding oil stocks is in the context of the Iran war and the resulting tightness in supply. In his tweet, Cramer commented on oil prices and wondered whether easing supply could make investing in these stocks difficult:
"With oil back to $96 here we go back to Conoco and Diamondback And, of course, higher yields….relentless but now there is more supply coming and it will be a much tougher slog"
Here are his earlier remarks about Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG):
"Look if you have to buy the oil stocks, it's Conoco [inaudible] Oxy's second. If you want growth, you still do Diamond. And if you want natural gas, [inaudible] Devon. And I like natural gas a lot. I think that EQT is really [inaudible]. EQT is really good because it is the data center natural gas. And we want anything data center."
12 hours ago
We recently published Jim Cramer Didn't Hold Back On ******* eX's IPO & Discussed These 12 Stocks. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)'s shares are up by 53% over the past year and by 15% year-to-date. Leerink Partners discussed the firm on May 13th as it upgraded the shares to Outperform from Market Perform and raised the share price target to $265 from $252. The financial firm commented that Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)'s new drugs will inject momentum into the firm's revenue growth and share price performance. Cramer has also discussed the firm's drugs on several occasions over the past couple of months. For instance, in his Mad Money appearance on May 29th, the CNBC TV host compared Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) to Merck and commented that "Merck's cancer dominance has been challenged of late by JNJ." In this tweet, he commented on the firm's recent share price performance, which has seen Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)'s shares gain 7.7% over the past month, in the context of illiquidity in the market:
"illiquidity =insane health care gains like Cardinal and JNJ"
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Here is what Cramer said about Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on his April 24th appearance on Mad Money:
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)'s shares are up by 53% over the past year and by 15% year-to-date. Leerink Partners discussed the firm on May 13th as it upgraded the shares to Outperform from Market Perform and raised the share price target to $265 from $252. The financial firm commented that Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)'s new drugs will inject momentum into the firm's revenue growth and share price performance. Cramer has also discussed the firm's drugs on several occasions over the past couple of months. For instance, in his Mad Money appearance on May 29th, the CNBC TV host compared Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) to Merck and commented that "Merck's cancer dominance has been challenged of late by JNJ." In this tweet, he commented on the firm's recent share price performance, which has seen Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)'s shares gain 7.7% over the past month, in the context of illiquidity in the market:
"illiquidity =insane health care gains like Cardinal and JNJ"
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Here is what Cramer said about Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on his April 24th appearance on Mad Money:
12 hours ago
We recently published Jim Cramer Didn't Hold Back On **** eX's IPO & Discussed These 12 Stocks. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer.
AI chip company Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)'s shares have experienced a lot of volatility recently. They are down by 12.9% over the past month, with the turmoil having started after it reported its second-quarter earnings. The results saw Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) post $22.19 billion in revenue, which missed **** yst estimates of $22.27 billion. Additionally, the firm did not raise its revenue guidance for custom AI chips. On June 4th, Benchmark discussed Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)'s shares as it raised the share price target to $545 from $485 and kept a Buy rating on the stock. The coverage followed the earnings report, with Benchmark blaming the market for comparing the firm to an overelevated AI semiconductor sector as opposed to published estimates. On the same day, DA Davidson also increased its share price target for Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO). It **** ped the target to $400 from $375 and kept a Neutral rating on the shares. Here's what Cramer tweeted about the firm on the same day:
"Rough day, rough evening. Batten down the hatches.. Broadcom and Crowdstrike are two very popular stocks and they are getting hammered. We are writing about them as i type this–for club members only
"CNBC Investing Club members we have terrific notes out on Broadcom and CrowdStrike. I think people thought they were going to get a Dell or a Marvell. They got a Broadcom and a CrowdStrike
"I'm not going to tell you the selling isn't exaggerated tonight in Broadcom and CrowdStrike. I will say that they were parabolic and the parabola stocks will be hurt as all of these deals get priced. Please watch the top of Mad Money tonight for more
AI chip company Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)'s shares have experienced a lot of volatility recently. They are down by 12.9% over the past month, with the turmoil having started after it reported its second-quarter earnings. The results saw Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) post $22.19 billion in revenue, which missed **** yst estimates of $22.27 billion. Additionally, the firm did not raise its revenue guidance for custom AI chips. On June 4th, Benchmark discussed Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)'s shares as it raised the share price target to $545 from $485 and kept a Buy rating on the stock. The coverage followed the earnings report, with Benchmark blaming the market for comparing the firm to an overelevated AI semiconductor sector as opposed to published estimates. On the same day, DA Davidson also increased its share price target for Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO). It **** ped the target to $400 from $375 and kept a Neutral rating on the shares. Here's what Cramer tweeted about the firm on the same day:
"Rough day, rough evening. Batten down the hatches.. Broadcom and Crowdstrike are two very popular stocks and they are getting hammered. We are writing about them as i type this–for club members only
"CNBC Investing Club members we have terrific notes out on Broadcom and CrowdStrike. I think people thought they were going to get a Dell or a Marvell. They got a Broadcom and a CrowdStrike
"I'm not going to tell you the selling isn't exaggerated tonight in Broadcom and CrowdStrike. I will say that they were parabolic and the parabola stocks will be hurt as all of these deals get priced. Please watch the top of Mad Money tonight for more
17 hours ago
Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Trump administration of investigating him and his wife because he is considering running for president. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports.
17 hours ago
FIFA has cleared referee Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after he was accused of making a racist gesture prior to Sunday's game between Germany and Curaçao.
Evans was shown in the video referee studio with his hand by his side in the "OK" symbol, which has been ******* ociated with white supremacy.
In a statement, the Australian referee said that the gesture was an "involuntary, subconscious twitch."
"I would like to clarify that I did not intentionally make a hand gesture or symbol to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind," Evans said.
"The only explanation I can offer is that the movement was an involuntary, subconscious twitch and I was unaware I had done it at the time. Images taken later during the match showed that I repeated this movement many times while holding a pen between my fingers. The coverage following this incident simply does not reflect who I am.
Evans was shown in the video referee studio with his hand by his side in the "OK" symbol, which has been ******* ociated with white supremacy.
In a statement, the Australian referee said that the gesture was an "involuntary, subconscious twitch."
"I would like to clarify that I did not intentionally make a hand gesture or symbol to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind," Evans said.
"The only explanation I can offer is that the movement was an involuntary, subconscious twitch and I was unaware I had done it at the time. Images taken later during the match showed that I repeated this movement many times while holding a pen between my fingers. The coverage following this incident simply does not reflect who I am.
17 hours ago
Residents in Richardson, Texas, complain the aircraft fly too low and the constant overhead has become a nuisance. Amazon says customer feedback has been positive and that the company is actively adjusting flight paths to address the concerns. NBC News' Emilie Ikeda reports.
19 hours ago
Video **** istant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" after he was cleared by a Fifa investigation.
Evans says the gesture was "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.
The Australian could be seen making the fingers of his right hand into a upside down 'OK' sign when Fifa cut to a shot of the VAR team at the referee hub in Dallas before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
Such a gesture has two very distinct meanings - one harmless and the other connected to an expression of white supremacy.
World governing body Fifa said after looking into the matter that it found "no evidence of breaches of the Fifa Disciplinary Code".
Evans says the gesture was "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.
The Australian could be seen making the fingers of his right hand into a upside down 'OK' sign when Fifa cut to a shot of the VAR team at the referee hub in Dallas before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
Such a gesture has two very distinct meanings - one harmless and the other connected to an expression of white supremacy.
World governing body Fifa said after looking into the matter that it found "no evidence of breaches of the Fifa Disciplinary Code".
19 hours ago
The Nats were able to put the San Francisco meltdown behind them, and now have another chance to go 3 games over .500 for the first time since 2019. A 29-43 Royals team will stand in their way. This season has been a major disappointment for the Royals, who had so many stars at the WBC. The Nats still can’t take them lightly.
Blake Butera is making a couple tweaks to his lineup. Curtis Mead will be back at third base after not playing yesterday. The outfield will consist of Daylen Lile in left, Jacob Young in center and Dylan Crews in right. James Wood will be the DH. Nasim Nunez is the preferred option at second and Keibert Ruiz is back behind the plate. Andrew Alvarez will look to bounce back from a walk filled outing last time out.
This Royals offense has struggled this season, but there are still some big names. Old pal Lane Thomas will be leading off against the left handed Alvarez. Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. will follow him. Familiar faces like Starling Marte and Salvador Perez will be in the lineup, though Perez is at first and not behind the plate. Mitch Spence got lit up in his lone MLB outing this year, but gets the start tonight.
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Blake Butera is making a couple tweaks to his lineup. Curtis Mead will be back at third base after not playing yesterday. The outfield will consist of Daylen Lile in left, Jacob Young in center and Dylan Crews in right. James Wood will be the DH. Nasim Nunez is the preferred option at second and Keibert Ruiz is back behind the plate. Andrew Alvarez will look to bounce back from a walk filled outing last time out.
This Royals offense has struggled this season, but there are still some big names. Old pal Lane Thomas will be leading off against the left handed Alvarez. Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. will follow him. Familiar faces like Starling Marte and Salvador Perez will be in the lineup, though Perez is at first and not behind the plate. Mitch Spence got lit up in his lone MLB outing this year, but gets the start tonight.
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19 hours ago
There's an old test for whether you can actually afford a car. Put 20% down, finance for no more than four years and keep everything the car costs you — payment, insurance, fuel, maintenance — under 10% of your gross income. That's the 20-4-10 rule, and financial planners have abided by it for decades (1).
The problem is passing that test isn't so easy anymore. According to a new CNBC ****** ysis, you'd need to earn about $120,000 a year to afford an average used car under this rule (2). For context, the median U.S. household earned $83,730 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (3). In other words, an affordability rule that was meant for ordinary car buyers now ****** umes an income most people don't earn.
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The problem is passing that test isn't so easy anymore. According to a new CNBC ****** ysis, you'd need to earn about $120,000 a year to afford an average used car under this rule (2). For context, the median U.S. household earned $83,730 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (3). In other words, an affordability rule that was meant for ordinary car buyers now ****** umes an income most people don't earn.
Robert Kiyosaki says this 1 ****** et will surge 400% in a year and begs investors not to miss this 'explosion'
The ultra-rich use these 5 real estate strategies to build wealth while they sleep — you can start with just $100
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19 hours ago
Today’s Cubs transaction: The team acquired right-handed reliever Yosver Zulueta from the Mariners for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. Zulueta pitched in 19 games for the Reds in 2024 and 2025 but had been at Triple-A Tacoma this year. To make room for Zulueta on the 40-man roster, left-hander Doug Nikhazy was designated for **** ignment.
Monday notes…
TRY TO WIN THE FIRST ONE, PLEASE: The Cubs are 5-6 in first games of series at home. Last season, they finished 19-8. They are 9-14 in first games of all series and just 1-8 in first games after having lost last games of previous series. They are 1-3 at home following losses. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
AND BEAT THE GUYS WHO AREN’T WINNING: The Cubs’ last 12 games have been against teams that were below .500 going into each game. The Cubs won six and lost six. Their next 10 games will be against teams with losing records as of Sunday. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
RUNS SCORED AND ALLOWED: In their 37 wins, the Cubs have scored 242 runs and allowed 104, for an average score of 6.5 to 2.8. In their 35 losses, they have allowed 211 and scored 86, for an average score of to 6.0 to 2.5. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
Monday notes…
TRY TO WIN THE FIRST ONE, PLEASE: The Cubs are 5-6 in first games of series at home. Last season, they finished 19-8. They are 9-14 in first games of all series and just 1-8 in first games after having lost last games of previous series. They are 1-3 at home following losses. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
AND BEAT THE GUYS WHO AREN’T WINNING: The Cubs’ last 12 games have been against teams that were below .500 going into each game. The Cubs won six and lost six. Their next 10 games will be against teams with losing records as of Sunday. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
RUNS SCORED AND ALLOWED: In their 37 wins, the Cubs have scored 242 runs and allowed 104, for an average score of 6.5 to 2.8. In their 35 losses, they have allowed 211 and scored 86, for an average score of to 6.0 to 2.5. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
19 hours ago
Here's our rest-of-season Top 300. Expect this ***** e to be updated every Monday. Players are ranked for 5x5 mixed leagues using a one-catcher format. I include the mixed-league disclaimer because I do reward upside, particularly past the top 200 or so.
⚾️ Baseball is back on NBC: MLB returns to NBC and Peacock in 2026! In addition to becoming the exclusive home of Sunday Night Baseball, NBC Sports will broadcast MLB Sunday Leadoff, “Opening Day” and Labor Day primetime games, the first round of the MLB Draft, the entire Wild Card round of the postseason and much more.
**Updated June 15**
June 15
Top 300
⚾️ Baseball is back on NBC: MLB returns to NBC and Peacock in 2026! In addition to becoming the exclusive home of Sunday Night Baseball, NBC Sports will broadcast MLB Sunday Leadoff, “Opening Day” and Labor Day primetime games, the first round of the MLB Draft, the entire Wild Card round of the postseason and much more.
**Updated June 15**
June 15
Top 300
20 hours ago
The New York Knicks clinched their first NBA ******* le in over five decades over the weekend, turning a city known for its sharp elbows, grit, and tough love into a bastion of joy, painting smiles on fans and casual observers alike as cheers rang through the New York City streets and beyond.
Moments after the final buzzer sounded in San Antonio, Texas, where the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in the fifth and final game of the NBA championship series, social media and news broadcasts were inundated with images and videos of fans across New York City taking to the streets to celebrate the team's performance.
"It is a beautiful thing," New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told ABC7 in an interview over the weekend. "The nation's largest city has become the world's smallest town, all of us thinking about the same thing."
He continued, "I was reading a piece this morning that wrote about how oftentimes in our city's history, this kind of unity comes in a moment of tragedy, and it's so beautiful that this unity is coming in a moment of joy."
Laurie Santos, professor of psychology at Yale University and host of "The Happiness Lab" podcast, told ABC News that science helps explain why people both in and outside of New York City are joyful about the Knicks' win.
Moments after the final buzzer sounded in San Antonio, Texas, where the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in the fifth and final game of the NBA championship series, social media and news broadcasts were inundated with images and videos of fans across New York City taking to the streets to celebrate the team's performance.
"It is a beautiful thing," New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told ABC7 in an interview over the weekend. "The nation's largest city has become the world's smallest town, all of us thinking about the same thing."
He continued, "I was reading a piece this morning that wrote about how oftentimes in our city's history, this kind of unity comes in a moment of tragedy, and it's so beautiful that this unity is coming in a moment of joy."
Laurie Santos, professor of psychology at Yale University and host of "The Happiness Lab" podcast, told ABC News that science helps explain why people both in and outside of New York City are joyful about the Knicks' win.
21 hours ago
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada captain Alphonso Davies remained limited in the team's World Cup training session on Monday as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
Davies warmed up with the team at Canada's training base but remained in return to play protocol ahead of the co-host's second group match on Thursday against Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver.
The left back injured a hamstring last month while playing for Bayern Munich in 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain that knocked the German club out of the Champions League semifinals.
Davies has not played for Canada since March 2025, when he tore an ACL in the CONCACAF Nations League finals. He has 15 goals in 58 games for Canada.
Canada opened the World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday in Toronto. Late substitute Cyle Larin scored an equalizer for the Canadians in the 78th minute.
Davies warmed up with the team at Canada's training base but remained in return to play protocol ahead of the co-host's second group match on Thursday against Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver.
The left back injured a hamstring last month while playing for Bayern Munich in 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain that knocked the German club out of the Champions League semifinals.
Davies has not played for Canada since March 2025, when he tore an ACL in the CONCACAF Nations League finals. He has 15 goals in 58 games for Canada.
Canada opened the World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday in Toronto. Late substitute Cyle Larin scored an equalizer for the Canadians in the 78th minute.
21 hours ago
Belgium equalise against Egypt at World Cup - watch live at top of page
BBC Radio 5 Live commentary from Seattle also available via 'watch & listen' tab
Hany own goal midway through second half cancels out superb Ashour strike
Salah plays 76 minutes before being subbed
How to watch the World Cup on BBC | Team-by-team guide | Pundit predictions
BBC Radio 5 Live commentary from Seattle also available via 'watch & listen' tab
Hany own goal midway through second half cancels out superb Ashour strike
Salah plays 76 minutes before being subbed
How to watch the World Cup on BBC | Team-by-team guide | Pundit predictions
22 hours ago
One person was killed and 11 others were taken to hospitals after a large tent at a Virginia church event collapsed during a storm and high winds Friday, authorities said. The massive system is now headed east with millions under risk of severe weather. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports.
1 day ago
A rugby club has said it feels it is being "forced out" of its Surrey home by the local council.
Elmbridge Eagles Rugby League club has been unable to play matches at its home in Oaken Lane, Claygate, since 2016, when 52,000 tons of soil was dumped at the site by mistake.
Only 26,000 tons was meant to be placed there, to improve drainage.
Elmbridge Borough Council said it was pushing forward with a forfeiture notice issued in November 2025, claiming the club has been "in breach of its lease for an extended period".
"We're just receiving eviction notices, in simple terms," Kevin Rudd, the club's acting secretary, told BBC Radio Surrey.
Elmbridge Eagles Rugby League club has been unable to play matches at its home in Oaken Lane, Claygate, since 2016, when 52,000 tons of soil was dumped at the site by mistake.
Only 26,000 tons was meant to be placed there, to improve drainage.
Elmbridge Borough Council said it was pushing forward with a forfeiture notice issued in November 2025, claiming the club has been "in breach of its lease for an extended period".
"We're just receiving eviction notices, in simple terms," Kevin Rudd, the club's acting secretary, told BBC Radio Surrey.
1 day ago
Coventry City announced several ticketing changes on Friday before the 2026-27 season in the Premier League.
Chairman Doug King told BBC CWR that the Coventry Building Society Arena has to be a "fortress" on their return to the Premier League.
"Make sure you get your tickets, make sure you get them early and make sure you come to hospitality," he added.
Sky Blues fans can now renew their season ticket, but there will be no additional ones made available.
Coventry fan Kate Cooper said: "I think it has caused some anxiety. There are a lot of unknowns as well.
Chairman Doug King told BBC CWR that the Coventry Building Society Arena has to be a "fortress" on their return to the Premier League.
"Make sure you get your tickets, make sure you get them early and make sure you come to hospitality," he added.
Sky Blues fans can now renew their season ticket, but there will be no additional ones made available.
Coventry fan Kate Cooper said: "I think it has caused some anxiety. There are a lot of unknowns as well.
1 day ago
Al Roker and Deborah Roberts got emotional seeing their daughter, Leila Roker, all dressed up on her wedding day.
On Sunday, June 14, Roker reposted an Instagram video, originally shared by Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier NYC, featuring footage from Leila's wedding day. "Thanks to markingramatelier for the beautiful looks for the bride, leilaroker and mother of the bride, debrobertsabc," the Today host wrote alongside the clip.
The video began with Roberts' first reaction to Leila in her wedding dress. She smiled and clutched her dress upon seeing Leila's bridal beauty, and the two went on to share a hug. Roberts, for her part, got dressed in a beautiful lilac gown and led Lilac to her first look with Roker.
Roker, for his part, was all smiles seeing Leila's completed bridal look. He lovingly joined hands with Roberts and their daughter during the special moment before the trio posed for pre-wedding photos together. The video also featured footage from the wedding ceremony and reception, including clips of Roker and Roberts giving a speech and sharing a sweet dance.
Fans gushed over the wedding video in the comments of Roker's post. "You all were stunning," wrote Octavia Spencer. One user stated, "They both looked so lovely! Both dresses were perfection. Lavender is debrobertsabc's color!" Another added, "Congratulations. Beautiful bride and incredible family."
On Sunday, June 14, Roker reposted an Instagram video, originally shared by Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier NYC, featuring footage from Leila's wedding day. "Thanks to markingramatelier for the beautiful looks for the bride, leilaroker and mother of the bride, debrobertsabc," the Today host wrote alongside the clip.
The video began with Roberts' first reaction to Leila in her wedding dress. She smiled and clutched her dress upon seeing Leila's bridal beauty, and the two went on to share a hug. Roberts, for her part, got dressed in a beautiful lilac gown and led Lilac to her first look with Roker.
Roker, for his part, was all smiles seeing Leila's completed bridal look. He lovingly joined hands with Roberts and their daughter during the special moment before the trio posed for pre-wedding photos together. The video also featured footage from the wedding ceremony and reception, including clips of Roker and Roberts giving a speech and sharing a sweet dance.
Fans gushed over the wedding video in the comments of Roker's post. "You all were stunning," wrote Octavia Spencer. One user stated, "They both looked so lovely! Both dresses were perfection. Lavender is debrobertsabc's color!" Another added, "Congratulations. Beautiful bride and incredible family."
1 day ago
Departing Bath prop Thomas du Toit has praised head coach Johann Van Graan and his staff for inspiring "incredible growth" in him and his team mates.
The 31-year-old ended three seasons at The Rec on Saturday playing in their dramatic Prem play-off semi-final defeat to Exeter Chiefs.
The South African world-cup winning prop made a total of 74 appearances for Bath, scoring 150 points.
He returns to his former club The Sharks as the Springboks prepare to target a third successive World Cup ***** le in Australia in 2027.
"I'm definitely going to miss it," he told BBC Radio Somerset, "but there's been unbelievable growth in every single player that's worn the Bath jersey. Growth both as people, and as a rugby players.
The 31-year-old ended three seasons at The Rec on Saturday playing in their dramatic Prem play-off semi-final defeat to Exeter Chiefs.
The South African world-cup winning prop made a total of 74 appearances for Bath, scoring 150 points.
He returns to his former club The Sharks as the Springboks prepare to target a third successive World Cup ***** le in Australia in 2027.
"I'm definitely going to miss it," he told BBC Radio Somerset, "but there's been unbelievable growth in every single player that's worn the Bath jersey. Growth both as people, and as a rugby players.
1 day ago
County Championship leaders Sussex have told eight players they will not be offered contracts at the end of the season as they aim to regain control of their finances.
However, head coach Paul Farbrace may stay at the club in a part-time director of cricket role, having earlier said he would be leaving Hove.
"I'd rather keep players rather than me stay on a full-time basis," Farbrace told BBC Radio Sussex.
"The plan would be for me to work two days a week in the winter and three days in the summer, supporting the new head coach."
Sussex's finances are under strict control by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), following losses of £1.3m in 2025, including a salary cap for the next three years.
However, head coach Paul Farbrace may stay at the club in a part-time director of cricket role, having earlier said he would be leaving Hove.
"I'd rather keep players rather than me stay on a full-time basis," Farbrace told BBC Radio Sussex.
"The plan would be for me to work two days a week in the winter and three days in the summer, supporting the new head coach."
Sussex's finances are under strict control by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), following losses of £1.3m in 2025, including a salary cap for the next three years.
