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Column | What a gastroenterologist wants you to know about bidets - The Washington Post
Column | What a gastroenterologist wants you to know about bidets The Washington Post
‘Supergirl’ Braces for $100 Million Loss: What DC Studios Should Learn From Its Box Office Bomb - Variety
‘Supergirl’ Braces for $100 Million Loss: What DC Studios Should Learn From Its Box Office Bomb Variety‘Supergirl’ Falters at the Box Office, Testing DC Studios’ Reboot The New York Times‘Supergirl’ is no match for ‘Toy Story 5’ at box office NBC NewsPeter Safran Still “Confident” In DCU Strategy After ‘Supergirl’ Didn’t Meet “Box Office Expectations” Yahoo‘Supergirl’: DC Studios Boss […]
Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia - CBS News
Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia CBS NewsPutin’s fuel shortage admission signals growing strain on Russia’s energy infrastructure CNBCPutin admits Ukrainian drone strikes are driving Russian fuel shortages The GuardianPutin admits oil deficit amid Ukrainian strikes on refineries EuronewsFuel shortages spread to more parts of Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite Reuters
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Rises, Comcast Stock Jumps on Split Plans — Live Updates - WSJ
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Rises, Comcast Stock Jumps on Split Plans — Live Updates WSJUS stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week AP NewsStock Market Today: Dow set to finish above 52,000 for first time; S&P 500 and Nasdaq climb as 'Magnificent Seven' recover MarketWatchStock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Open […]
US supreme court rejects Trump’s bid to appeal $5m E Jean Carroll verdict - The Guardian
US supreme court rejects Trump’s bid to appeal $5m E Jean Carroll verdict The GuardianSupreme Court Lets $5 Million Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump Stand The New York TimesTrump surprised by Supreme Court decision to not review E. Jean Carroll case The HillUS Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse case BBCSCOTUS Humiliates Trump With […]
Supreme Court rules Trump cannot fire Fed member Lisa Cook; grants him more power over other independent agencies - NBC News
Supreme Court rules Trump cannot fire Fed member Lisa Cook; grants him more power over other independent agencies NBC NewsSupreme Court expands Trump’s power over the federal bureaucracy The Washington PostTrump Renews Threat to Fire Fed Governor in Wake of Court Loss The New York TimesSupreme Court rules on Trump's attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook Fox BusinessSupreme […]

Comcast is spinning off NBCUniversal media and entertainment assets June 29, 2026
Comcast is spinning off its NBCUniversal entertainment and media assets into a separate publicly traded company.
Stephen Battaglio
5 memorable moments from the 2026 BET Awards: From Cardi B to Lauryn Hill June 29, 2026
Family and sisterhood were on display at the 2026 BET Awards at the Peacock Theater with wins for Cardi B, SZA and Doechii, and tributes to D'Angelo and Lauryn Hill.
Eloise Rollins-Fife
Movies, books, art and music to explore as America turns 250 June 29, 2026
As America celebrates 250 years, we size up how it's been portrayed in, and has shaped, what we watch, listen to and read.
Warner Discovery boss is again among highest-paid CEOs in America June 29, 2026
Zaslav's pay tripled to $165 million — eighth highest among large U.S. CEOs — even as 84% of shareholders rejected it and a Paramount sale nears an $887-million exit.
Wendy Lee
Commentary: 'The Bear' moved us to tears over its five seasons, ending on a happy, loving note June 29, 2026
The Times critics discuss the final season of the lauded FX series, its overall legacy and how its lead character, Carmy, laid the foundation for the Bear, even if he could not stay.
Robert Lloyd, Mary McNamara
This 99-year-old ballet teacher once taught Parisian royalty. Now she teaches in Pasadena June 29, 2026
Helga Monson de Kansky was once predicted to become ballet's next star. Instead, she chose a life with her family and a career as a dance instructor.
Katie Simons
American playwrights are embracing the nation's complexity. Will audiences answer the call? June 29, 2026
Democracy is in crisis. But writers such as Young Jean Lee, Tarell Alvin McCraney and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, are stepping up, dramatizing the complexities of what it means to be an American.
Charles McNulty
10 must-watch movies that capture America in times of profound change June 29, 2026
From classic dramas like 'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'Nashville' to a John Carpenter sci-fi nightmare, these movies articulate a shifting national mood.
Amy Nicholson, Mark Olsen, Joshua Rothkopf, Josh Rottenberg, Glenn Whipp
John Oliver scores dream job: Soap opera gigs on 'General Hospital' and 'Days of Our Lives' June 29, 2026
The host of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" will realize one of his big wishes in July with a guest spot on the ABC soap opera "General Hospital" and Peacock's "Days of Our Lives."
Greg Braxton
Ann Blyth, Oscar nominee for 'Mildred Pierce,' dies at 98 June 27, 2026
Appearing as the amoral daughter of Joan Crawford at only age 17, Blyth in her short film career worked with many top stars of Hollywood's classic era.
Mark Olsen

Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence June 29, 2026
Williams was MP for Montgomeryshire and an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the 2024 election.
Defending champion Sinner survives five-set scare June 29, 2026
Jannik Sinner survives an almighty scare as he begins his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set comeback victory over Miomir Kecmanovic on Centre Court.
Sixth person dies after shooting at youth welfare centre in Germany June 29, 2026
Four women and a man were shot dead at the scene while a sixth person died in hospital, police say.
Tributes paid to 'comic genius' Penelope Keith after her death aged 86 June 29, 2026
The beloved actress was known for roles in classic TV sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born.
New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises June 29, 2026
The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".
WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers June 29, 2026
The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.
Harry still hoping to bring Meghan and children on UK visit June 29, 2026
Despite arguments over security, Prince Harry is still expected to bring his wife and children to the UK.
New Man City boss Maresca to pay compensation to Chelsea June 29, 2026
Enzo Maresca signs three-year Manchester City deal after agreeing to pay compensation to former club Chelsea.
Frank Gardner: Navy plans reflect sea change in how wars are fought June 29, 2026
The upcoming defence plan reflects rapid changes in drone warfare, our security correspondent writes.
Faisal Islam: 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan June 29, 2026
Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Here's How to Reserve Yours June 29, 2026
Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number.
Reece Rogers
The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone June 29, 2026
Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.
Boone Ashworth
Robin Byrd, the Sex Godmother of Millennials, Says the Internet Ruined Porn June 29, 2026
The 1970s porn actress turned New York City late night public access queen says censorship and a lack of star quality among modern adult entertainers turned her off of the industry.
Ej Dickson
Yeasound RIC800 Hearing Aids Review: Good Audio, Glitchy App June 29, 2026
With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, it’s a shame these aids don't come with a better app.
Christopher Null
The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics June 29, 2026
Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing-district seat by calling for a data center moratorium.
Molly Taft
I Found Jesus at a Drone Show June 29, 2026
Drone shows are the new fireworks—and possibly a new kind of religion. I traveled to Texas to be converted.
Sheon Han
Everyone’s Mad at the World Cup’s New ‘Hydration Breaks’—Except Mr. Moneybags Over Here June 29, 2026
FIFA says hydration breaks protect players from heat. They also create new annoying commercial breaks—and fans are calling foul.
Malak Saleh
Top Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change June 29, 2026
Europe’s pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws.
Matt Burgess
Truckloads of Tesla Batteries Keep Getting Stolen Before They Even Leave the Factory June 29, 2026
Nine major suspected cargo thefts happened at Tesla’s Nevada battery factory in January alone, according to sheriff’s records obtained by WIRED.
Paresh Dave
This Humanoid Robot Is a Terrifyingly Competent Office Intern June 29, 2026
Flexion Robotics, a startup founded by ex-Nvidia engineers, has a clever way of training robots to do useful work.
Will Knight