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Sports

France 1-2 Ivory Coast: Cherki shines as France undone by defensive errors

Rayan Cherki scored a memorable goal, but a much-changed France side couldn't hold onto the lead and dropped their first World Cup warmup game to Ivory Coast, 2-1. Manager Didier Deschamps made plenty of changes while still naming a strong side. France started on the front foot; Kylian

World

Canada endorses embattled marine park’s plan to relocate 30 beluga whales

Canada and Marineland have reached a tentative deal to relocate 30 beluga whales, a move that would end whale captivity in Canada. The federal fisheries ministry said all of Marineland’s belugas would be shipped to either Spain or one of four locations in the US. Marineland, which effectively closed

Culture

Lena the Plug posts cryptic message after divorce filing

Lena the Plug shared a cryptic message on Instagram Stories days after filing for divorce from Adam22 after three years of marriage. She wrote, “Addressing everything soon,” and added beneath a shot of herself with her hand over her face, “This is not a publicity stunt.” In Thursday’s divorce

Culture

Warframe creative director calls Destiny 2's end 'unthinkable'

The end of Destiny 2 development came as a surprise to players, streamers and even Bungie staff, and Rebb Ford, Warframe's creative director, described the move as "unthinkable." "That news was just cataclysmic," Ford said on the OnlyFrame podcast. "There is no world

AI

How we’re bringing AI image verification to the Gemini app

Google is adding an AI image verification feature to the Gemini app that lets users upload images and ask whether they were created or edited using Google AI. Gemini checks for the SynthID digital watermark and uses its own reasoning to give more context about the content. SynthID, introduced in

Culture

Masters of the Universe post-credits scene teases She‑Ra; director on sequel

Masters of the Universe has arrived. Director Travis Knight's film blends heartfelt storytelling, epic sci-fi action, and striking practical and computer-generated visuals. A sequel is possible but unconfirmed. A lot is likely riding on the box office, which… isn't looking particularly promising at the moment. Masters

Culture

Backrooms director says Valve is a creative inspiration

Backrooms director Kane Parsons has made no secret of how much he likes Valve's games, calling Portal 2 the single "biggest inspiration" for the instant-hit film. He describes the whole house of Steam as a creative touchstone and praises Valve's commitment to artistic intent.

Tech

Anker 100W Charger Now $50 on Amazon With Smart Display

The Anker 100W USB-C Phone Charger is a three-port GaN wall adapter with two USB-C ports rated at 100W each and one USB-A port rated at 33W. Amazon is selling the kit for $50, $20 off the $70 list price, a 29% discount. A 100W max output on either USB-C

Culture

Jason Statham Comedy From David Leitch Sets Aug. 6, 2027 Release

Black Bear has set Jason Statham Stole My Bike for an Aug. 6, 2027 release. David Leitch will direct and produce alongside Kelly McCormack, with Alison Flierl writing the script from a story by Flierl and Scott Chernoff. Statham plays a fictionalized version of himself and, as the title suggests,

Sports

Bracketology: predict a path to World Cup victory

The World Cup bracket is fixed from the start: after the group stage there are no further draws to decide matchups. The competition is structured to keep the bigger teams from meeting too early and to give all 48 teams a reason to field their strongest side in every game.

Culture

Which Action Hero Would Be Your Perfect Partner?

A quiz frames five action legends — Rambo, James Bond, Indiana Jones, John McClane and Ethan Hunt — as potential partners and asks which one would be your perfect fit. It pitches five very different approaches to getting out alive: with style, with muscle, with charm, with luck, or with an intricate

Sports

Best apps to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 on your mobile phone

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 across the US, Canada and Mexico, expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches. Many fixtures will kick off during standard daytime work hours, so a reliable mobile setup on iOS or Android is essential if you plan to

Sports

I've attended 4 World Cups. The US is the most expensive yet.

I fell in love with soccer at age 5 and have now been to four World Cups, starting with 1994 in Chicago. That first tournament showed me what happens when people from around the world who love football gather in one place: everyone supported their team with passion and the

Health

Mistrust Spreads With the Ebola Virus in Congo

In a remote mining town at the center of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, grief and mistrust are complicating efforts to stop the virus. Health workers are trying to treat the ill and bury the dead, but some residents remain in denial that the disease is real.

Culture

How to Get Tickets for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in IMAX

Christopher Nolan has mounted a new screen version of Homer's The Odyssey, the first of the epic to be presented in IMAX. The film was shot entirely with IMAX film technology and stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, with Anne Hathaway as Penelope and Tom Holland as Telemachus. The

Culture

Forza Horizon 6’s latest challenge has turned Tokyo’s busiest junction into pure chaos

A couple of weeks ago the Forza Horizon 6 festival playlist began, adding new challenges across the game's open-world version of Japan. One of the latest tasks, available until Wednesday, June 10, asks players to earn three “awesome” drift or e-drift skills at Shibuya Crossing in the heart

Culture

Pragmata team feared breaking Capcom's winning run

Capcom has been on a hot streak, producing consecutive years of strong releases and record sales. After entries such as Resident Evil Requiem and Monster Hunter Stories 3 in 2026, the creators of Pragmata felt the pressure. Yonghee Cho, making his directorial debut, says, "It's my debut

Business

How much should you pay for an ethically made T-shirt?

Paying more for a T-shirt does not reliably mean it was made ethically. Gordon Renouf, co-founder of Good on You, says, "Our ratings show that price is not a reliable indicator of ethical production." Dr Eleanor Scott notes a higher retail price can reflect "branding, marketing, retailer

Tech

What To Expect From Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest 2026 Showcase

The Summer Game Fest main event is almost here. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the showcase kicks off live at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET and will stream on YouTube and Twitch. Tickets sold out weeks ago, though resale nosebleed

Culture

Anna Faris Says MAGA Joke Was Cut From Scary Movie

Anna Faris said a joke meant to satirize right-wing conservatives was left out of the new Scary Movie. She described the bit as leaning into post‑COVID conspiracy trends by portraying Cindy Campbell as a "quarantined, lonely person." Faris outlined the discarded scene in some detail: Cindy gets

Tech

How to clear your Android phone cache

Cache refers to temporary files, such as images, scripts and other resources, that help apps and websites load faster. Clearing cache removes those temporary files from your device without affecting your personal app settings or login credentials. For example, in the Facebook app, cached data may include saved profile pictures,

Culture

The Simpsons releases new animated short tied to Monopoly Go

The Simpsons has released a new animated short just under four minutes long that ties the show to the Monopoly Go! mobile game. It pairs Mr. Burns (Harry Shearer) with Mr. Monopoly, voiced by Will Ferrell, as the two compete over who wears their wealth with more style, hinting at

Culture

Tom Holland on shooting The Odyssey entirely in IMAX

Tom Holland has built a varied film career, from more than a decade as Spider-Man to work with directors including Ron Howard and James Gray. He turned 30 a few days ago and this summer joins Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey as Telemachus, son of Odysseus (Matt Damon). On the

Culture

Bigfoot, 'slutfluencers' and a Bowie-powered gay fantasia

Roleplay producer Francesca Moody, who has a sure touch for spotting fringe hits such as Fleabag and Baby Reindeer, presents a new work by Australia’s Hannah Reilly about a feminist podcaster who becomes an online 'slutfluencer' to earn easy money — and discovers there is a price to

Culture

'90 Day Fiancé': Mido threatens to leave Debby after blowout fight

Mido threatens to pull the plug on his relationship with Debby in an exclusive clip from Sunday’s new episode of 90 Day Fiancé. The couple clashed after Mido asked Debby to take a video of him driving a truck and she took pictures instead, which led to a blowout