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Alicia Keys closes Knicks parade in black leather and diamond chain

Alicia Keys closed the Knicks parade at City Hall, performing “New York State of Mind” and “Empire State of Mind” while wearing a rhinestone-studded black leather Pelle Pelle jacket, matching leather pants and a diamond-encrusted Ruff Ryders chain. Her hair was slicked back in a twisted double ponytail, and shoulder-grazing

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A small new look at GTA 6's Vice City offers plenty to be excited about

It has been 408 days since Rockstar released the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, leaving fans starved for new information. The release date remains November 19, 2026, and pre-orders begin on June 24, setting up a summer of reveals that should answer questions about price, the future of

Sports

Impressive Morocco secure a point against an underwhelming Brazil

Morocco’s opening spell was a deliberately rehearsed tactical trap rather than a fluke. They pressed in a compact mid block, protected central lanes and punished Brazil’s wide circulation with rapid transitions; Bouaddi orchestrated the midfield before Diaz’s through ball found Saibari to open the scoring. Brazil started

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Bunnie Xo breaks silence on Chad Kroeger dating rumors

Bunnie Xo addressed speculation that she is dating Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger after posting a TikTok of herself singing along to the band’s 2001 hit “How You Remind Me” and a photo in pink satin lingerie just hours before news surfaced that her husband, Jelly Roll, had filed for

Culture

GTA 6 cover art continues a 25-year-old Rockstar tradition

Rockstar Games has revealed the box art for GTA 6 as pre-orders are set to begin next week, and uploaded a short clip of Vice City that showcases the Florida environment in more detail. Since the 3D era began, the series has used a collage-style cover design starting with GTA

Science

Curiosity Sols 4920–4926: Surveying the Bands

Curiosity has been ascending Mount Sharp through physical bands of exposed rock with differing textures and tones. Planning for sols 4920 and 4921 left the rover in the middle of a rough-textured, dark-toned unit where brushing wasn’t possible; APXS chemistry and MAHLI micro-imaging were planned on “Salto La Cascada”

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GTA 6 cover continues Rockstar's 25-year helicopter tradition

Rockstar Games revealed the official cover for Grand Theft Auto 6 when it announced on June 18 that pre-orders would go live across console storefronts and retailers on June 25. The announcement did not include a new trailer, but the cover art did feature a helicopter in the top left

Crypto

Bitcoin Miners Need $50B for AI Pivot as IREN Faces $21B Funding Gap

Public Bitcoin miners are increasingly being valued as AI infrastructure companies, but Blocksbridge Consulting's Miner Weekly highlighted that turning the narrative into reality could require roughly $50 billion in near-term capital, using data from VanEck. The newsletter argues long-term financing will be needed to convert power assets into

Culture

Sydney Sweeney's R-Rated Thriller Echo Valley Finds Second Life on Streaming

One year after its premiere, Echo Valley has found a new audience on streaming, with viewers revisiting what some consider Sydney Sweeney's best work. The R-rated thriller co-stars Julianne Moore, Domhnall Gleeson and Fiona Shaw, and was directed by Michael Pearce, written by Brad Ingelsby and produced by

Culture

Star City blends For All Mankind optimism with The Americans drama

Star City, Apple TV's spin-off of For All Mankind, imagines an alternate history in which the Soviets reached the Moon first. The series follows the cosmonauts and the man known as the Chief Designer (Rhys Ifans) as they push for spaceflight while navigating KGB influence and Soviet state

Sports

Pochettino waits on Pulisic as USMNT prepare for Australia

This is the big one, of course. So much hinges on one man’s calf. If that calf is okay, great, business as usual. If not? Well, that’s where things get interesting. All through the week, there hasn't been much clarity about Pulisic's status. He

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Bunnie Xo says she and Jelly Roll are still having a baby despite divorce

Bunnie Xo, who is Alisa Andrea Carter, told her Dumb Blonde podcast that she and Jelly Roll still plan to have a child even after filing for divorce following 10 years of marriage. She said he "has been so great about us still having a baby together" and

Culture

Fan says Slay the Spire 2 has correlated RNG that skews outcomes

A dedicated Slay the Spire 2 fan, mathematician Tckmn, streamed and explained in some 6,600 words how he accidentally discovered correlated RNG in Mega Crit's roguelike deckbuilder. His core claim is that certain events influence and reveal the outcomes of other events: "Knowing the first output

Tech

Sonos Beam Gen 2 with Dolby Atmos falls to $369

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar brings theatre-like audio to the home with a virtual surround experience and Dolby Atmos. Amazon has cut the price by 26%, putting it at $369 for both black and white finishes, down from the roughly $500 it usually commands. If you’re interested, it’

Culture

Spielberg to Produce New Sci‑Fi Thriller from A Quiet Place Creators

Disclosure Day marked Steven Spielberg's return to sci‑fi, taking in more than $100 million so far and earning 80% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. It follows a long run of influential genre work, from Close Encounters of the Third Kind to E.T. the Extra‑Terrestrial, A.

Culture

Which Horror Villain Do You Have the Best Chance of Surviving?

Horror Survival Quiz: Eight questions will figure out which one. The quiz walks players through instinct-driven choices and tense scenarios to calculate who they might actually beat. Five killers. Five completely different ways to die — Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Pennywise and Chucky each present distinct threats and weaknesses

Culture

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Sports

Scholes: Cristiano Ronaldo is a 'problem' for Portugal

Paul Scholes said Cristiano Ronaldo is "a problem" for Portugal after their disappointing World Cup draw with DR Congo in Houston. Despite Joao Neves giving Portugal an early lead, Yoane Wissa levelled and Portugal failed to find a winner, leaving Ronaldo at the centre of a tactical debate.

Culture

Ellen Degeneres and Portia Di Rossi at Harry Styles concert; more star snaps

Ellen Degeneres and wife Portia Di Rossi jammed out to Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium. Instagram highlights included Noah Schnapp sneaking in a critter cuddle at the gym, Jessica Alba sharing an appreciation post for her son, and Macauley Culkin posting a sweet anniversary snap for his wife Brenda Song.

Culture

Tanuki: Pon's Summer blends BMX tricks with cozy courier life

Tanuki: Pon's Summer puts you in the role of Pon, a lazy tanuki who delivers packages by bike around a seaside town to raise money to restore the local shrine before the Matsuri Festival. The demo, released for Steam Next Fest, mixes summertime errands, a job application at

Tech

Garmin smartwatches to consider for Prime Day

Prime Day runs from June 23 to June 26 this year and stretches across four days. The shopping schedule has become quarterly, with a Spring Sale in March, an October Prime Day and an extended Black Friday week joining the calendar. Ahead of the event, think about household essentials or

Culture

Fans say Hexed trailer centers action for TikTok-style vertical clips

Disney released a new trailer for Hexed yesterday. The animated film, due in theaters on November 25, stars Hailee Steinfeld as Billie, a teenage girl who discovers she has magical powers and finds a world of witches and wizards. Viewers noticed the trailer’s compositions keep action centered in the

Culture

Post your questions for Martha Reeves

Martha Reeves, one of the defining voices of 1960s pop, is 84 and preparing to release a new album — her first in 22 years. To mark the occasion, she will join us to answer your questions. Born in Alabama and raised in Detroit, Reeves began at Motown doing administrative work

Culture

Jeff Daniels Joins Brendan Fraser in Starman

Jeff Daniels has joined the cast of Starman, which stars Brendan Fraser. Daniels, familiar from 1990s films such as Dumb & Dumber and Speed, has remained a steady presence on screen in projects like The Newsroom, The Morning Show and Black Bird, and he also appeared in Ridley Scott’s

Culture

Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive? Take the Sci‑Fi Survival Quiz

A Sci‑Fi Survival Quiz asks which fictional universe suits your instincts: The Matrix, Mad Max, Blade Runner, Dune, or Star Wars. The quiz frames each world as a distinct set of challenges and tests whether your temperament fits its demands. Eight multiple‑choice questions probe how you respond to