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Man suspected of shooting Minnesota lawmakers arrested after huge manhunt - BBC
Man suspected of shooting Minnesota lawmakers arrested after huge manhunt BBCSuspect in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers charged with two counts of murder The GuardianMinnesota Manhunt and Arrest: What We Know The New York TimesThe man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers is in custody after surrendering to the police AP NewsMinnesota assassination survivor and husband shot 17 times BBC
Protester shot and killed at ‘No Kings’ rally in Utah, police say - CNN
Protester shot and killed at ‘No Kings’ rally in Utah, police say CNN‘No Kings’ demonstrator dies after being shot at Utah protest, police say The GuardianOne in the hospital, one arrested after shots fired at ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown SLC ABC4 Utah'Innocent bystander' shot, killed by member of 'peacekeeping' group at Salt Lake rally KSL News‘This is a […]
Stock futures rise amid rising geopolitical risk as Israel-Iran attacks continue: Live updates - CNBC
Stock futures rise amid rising geopolitical risk as Israel-Iran attacks continue: Live updates CNBCStocks Tread Cautiously as Investors Watch Oil Prices The New York TimesUS Treasury Selloff From Israel-Iran Tensions Is Likely to Linger BloombergWhat's not happening to Middle East crude supply matters more ReutersThe attacks in the Middle East could make it harder for the Fed to cut […]
S.F. Giants trade for Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers, send Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks to Boston - San Francisco Chronicle
S.F. Giants trade for Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers, send Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks to Boston San Francisco ChronicleRed Sox deal All-Star Devers to Giants in stunner ESPNLike it or not, Red Sox have major flexibility on several levels after trading Rafael Devers The Boston GlobeA deep dive into the prospects the Red Sox got for Rafael Devers MLB.comHow […]
Spaniards turn water pistols on visitors to protest mass tourism - NPR
Spaniards turn water pistols on visitors to protest mass tourism NPRAnti-Tourism Protests in Italy, Portugal and Spain Draw Attention to Quality of Life Issues The New York TimesProtesters against overtourism take to the streets of southern Europe ReutersCampaigners mount coordinated protests across Europe against ‘touristification’ | Overtourism The GuardianAnti-tourism protests break out in Spain, Italy and Portugal Sky News
Trump orders ICE to step up deportation efforts in Democrat-run cities - Axios
Trump orders ICE to step up deportation efforts in Democrat-run cities AxiosTrump orders Ice to expand deportation of migrants BBCTrump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests AP NewsTrump says must expand efforts to deport people illegally in US ReutersTrump ratchets up immigration threats to Democratic-run cities Politico

'How to Train Your Dragon' remake soars at the box office as family films dominate June 15, 2025
Universal Pictures' live-action film 'How to Train Your Dragon' topped the box office this weekend with $83.7 million, as family-friendly fare continues to draw audiences to theaters.
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Why Hollywood studios are still downsizing June 15, 2025
Walt Disney Co., Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount all enacted layoffs in recent weeks, reflecting the continuing struggles of traditional media.
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How Toothless evolved for the new 'How to Train Your Dragon': 'We wanted him to feel like a big pet' June 14, 2025
How Toothless evolved from animation to live-action for the new 'How to Train Your Dragon'
Carlos Aguilar
Paramount's 'South Park' streaming deal is in limbo as Skydance merger drags on June 14, 2025
Paramount wants to secure the rights to stream 'South Park,' but the deal still hasn't come to fruition as the Skydance deal is still in limbo.
Meg James, Matt Hamilton, Ryan Faughnder
The 2025 Envelope Emmy Roundtables June 13, 2025
Ahead of Emmy nominations voting, we gathered some of the most talented people in Hollywood for our Comedy, Drama, Limited / TV Movie and Writers roundtables. Watch them all here.
Is it too late to reverse Hollywood's runaway production? Writers on the 'stark' reality June 13, 2025
Writers from six of the year's most entertaining and acclaimed TV series open up about runaway production, the binge model and tuning out (or into) social media.
Yvonne Villarreal
Alex Cooper's alma mater responds after she accuses college soccer coach of sexual harassment June 13, 2025
Boston University has responded to Alex Cooper's claims that she was sexually harassed by former soccer coach Nancy Feldman.
Lauren Harvey
'Prime Minister' brings the stirring run of New Zealand's progressive leader Jacinda Ardern to life June 13, 2025
Jacinda Ardern was elevated to her nation's highest office with dizzying speed. As chronicled in this sharp documentary, she made the opportunity count.
Robert Abele
'Spaceballs 2' is coming! Wait, what was so cool about the original 'Spaceballs'? June 13, 2025
Mel Brooks' 'Spaceballs' put a comedic dent in the sci-fi genre when it crashed onto the space-opera scene in 1987. Now, prequels and sequels later, it's back.
Christie D'Zurilla
News of Brian Wilson's death left bandmate Mike Love speechless, says honorary Beach Boy John Stamos June 13, 2025
John Stamos was by Beach Boys founding member Mike Love's side when news of Brian Wilson's death on Wednesday stunned the music world. 'His face went blank,' the actor recalls.
Alexandra Del Rosario

Truckloads of Scotland's rubbish will be sent to England, experts say June 16, 2025
Up to 100 trucks a day could take Scotland's waste to England once a landfill ban comes in at the end of the year.
Benefits reform must be pushed through, says PM June 16, 2025
MPs will vote in the coming weeks on a package of measures aiming to cut the benefits bill by £5bn by 2030.
Investigators find cockpit voice recorder from crashed Air India flight June 16, 2025
The recovery of the recorder is a key step in uncovering what caused last week's deadly plane crash.
Airport parking fall driver leaves hospital June 16, 2025
A spokesperson for the airport says the man has been discharged with "minor injuries".
Man suspected of shooting Minnesota lawmakers arrested after huge manhunt June 16, 2025
Vance Luther Boelter is accused of killing Democrat Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and injuring two others.
Watch: Explosions and damage across Israel as Iran launches fresh air strikes June 16, 2025
Five people have been killed and dozens injured, according to Israel's national emergency service.
What we know about the attack on two Minnesota lawmakers June 16, 2025
The attack on two Minnesota state lawmakers in their homes was described as politically motivated.
Trump orders increase in migrant deportations June 16, 2025
The president called on federal agencies to enforce the "largest mass deportation programme in history".
Rare Welsh Bible from 1588 displayed for first time June 16, 2025
The rare copy of the Bible in Welsh, printed in 1588, has never been displayed before.
‘I broke my jaw in half’: Accidents raise questions about funfair safety June 16, 2025
Hundreds injured by funfair rides over the past decade, a Panorama investigation has found.

A New Obesity Pill May Burn Fat Without Suppressing Appetite June 16, 2025
An investigational drug developed by Eolo Pharma is showing promise in animal experiments and an early human trial. It could eventually be an alternative or add-on to popular GLP-1 medications.
Emily Mullin
Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2025) June 15, 2025
These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.
Kat Merck
The 14 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice (2025) June 15, 2025
From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price.
Ryan Waniata, Parker Hall
Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress Review: A Jack of All Trades June 15, 2025
The Nolah Evolution Hybrid mattress is a boon for side sleepers and back pain sufferers—plus, it has handles.
Julia Forbes
The Mysterious Inner Workings of Io, Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon June 15, 2025
Recent flybys of the fiery world refute a leading theory of its inner structure—and reveal how little is understood about geologically active moons.
Robin Andrews
How Covid-19 Changed Hideo Kojima’s Vision for ‘Death Stranding 2’ June 15, 2025
The video game legend tells WIRED that connection and isolation are major themes of his highly anticipated sequel. The game will be available on PlayStation on June 26.
Silvio Mazzitelli
Laptop Buying Guide (2025): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide) June 15, 2025
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
Luke Larsen, Scott Gilbertson
Suspect in Minnesota Shooting Linked to Security Company, Evangelical Ministry June 14, 2025
The alleged shooter is a 57-year-old white male; according to his ministry's website, he “sought out militant Islamists in order to share the gospel and tell them that violence wasn't the answer.”
Tess Owen, Tim Marchman, Leah Feiger
The 6 Best Latte Machines for Automatic Espresso Drinks (2025) June 14, 2025
Turn your kitchen into a café with these barista-worthy automatic espresso machines and latte machines
Matthew Korfhage
13 Best Laptops of 2025, Tested and Reviewed June 14, 2025
Our expert team of laptops testers stand behind these Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.
Luke Larsen, Christopher Null