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USMNT Gold Cup
(FOX) USMNT survives heart-stopping penalty shootout thriller vs Costa Rica to reach Gold Cup semifinalUSMNT defeated Costa Rica in a thrilling penalty shootout to reach the Gold Cup semifinals, overcoming a 1-0 deficit with goals from Diego Luna and Max Arfsten before Matt Freese's heroic saves.
D. Wayne Lukas
(CBS) D. Wayne Lukas, famed horse trainer and Hall of Famer, dies at 89(CBS) Legendary horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas dies
(FOX) Legendary horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas dead at 89
D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Famer who won 15 Triple Crown races, including seven Preakness victories, has died.
Idaho Firefighters
(NYT) 2 Firefighters Killed in Idaho Sniper Ambush(DOW) Idaho Firefighters Shot at While Responding to Fire
(CBS) At least 2 dead after firefighters in Idaho shot at while responding to fire
(FOX) Authorities find man dead with firearm nearby hours after Idaho firefighters killed in ambush
Firefighters were responding to a blaze near Coeur d’Alene when the shooting happened, a sheriff said. The body of a suspect was recovered on Sunday evening.
Thom Tillis
(CBS) Sen. Thom Tillis announces he won't seek reelection(NYT) Thom Tillis, Republican Senator, Won’t Seek Re-election Amid Trump’s Primary Threats
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced Sunday that he won't seek reelection in 2026, opening up a key seat in North Carolina.
Angel Reese
(FOX) Angel Reese extends double-double streak with season-high 24 points in Sky's win over SparksAngel Reese continues rebounding dominance with 16 boards and season-high 24 points in the Chicago Sky's win over the Los Angeles Sparks, extending her double-double streak to four games.
Business
Thom Tillis
(CNBC) Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't seek re-election after opposing Trump megabillSen. Thom Tillis' announcement is likely to spur a competitive and costly election in the key battleground.
S&P 500
(DOW) U.S. stock futures rise after S&P 500’s latest record high(CNBC) Stock futures rise after S&P 500 notches a fresh record high: Live updates
U.S. stock-market futures rose Sunday, after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished last week at record highs.
Stock Market
(DOW) A 2-month rally pushed the stock market to record highs — but watch for these risks in July(DOW) Tech stocks are powering this record-setting rally on Wall Street — but how long can it last?
July is historically a strong month for stocks, but macroeconomic updates loom.
Stablecoins
(DOW) This cryptocurrency is bitcoin’s biggest challenger yet — and it just might take over your wallet(DOW) Opinion | The Future of Stablecoins in a Weak Economy
Stablecoins are testing the foundation of the financial system. The problem? How to regulate them.
Mamdani, Trump, NYC
(CNBC) Trump says Mamdani must 'do the right thing' if elected mayor of New York City — or risk losing fundingIt's not the first time President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold federal funding for local politicians, particularly those in blue states.
Sports
USMNT Gold Cup
(ESPN) Freese saves 3 in USMNT win: 'Penalties my thing'(CBS) USMNT's Matt Freese, others step up in potential defining moment for young USA soccer team at Gold Cup
(ESPN) Freese saves the day as USMNT grinds out another Gold Cup victory
(FOX) USA vs. Costa Rica highlights: Freese leads U.S. to Gold Cup semis
United States goalkeeper Matthew Freese said he was well prepared and studied up for penalties after providing three saves in a dramatic 4-3 shootout victory over Costa Rica in Sunday's Gold Cup quarterfinal.
Jake Paul
(ESPN) Is Jake Paul ready for a world title fight? Who is his best option?Following his victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Jake Paul called out the cruiserweight champs. But can he get them in the ring?
UConn Women's Basketball
(CBS) UConn's Kayleigh Heckel excited to have 'people that really care about my development' after transfer from USCHeckel spent her freshman season at USC but is now playing for the defending national champions
Fluminense Matches
(CBS) Inter vs. Fluminense live stream, how to watch Club World Cup, prediction: Pick, odds, lineups, team newsThe Nerazzurri will face the Brazilian side in the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup
Cavaliers
(CBS) What if LeBron James went home to the Cavaliers? Why a Cleveland trade could actually make sense for everyoneSuch a deal would require some serious sacrifices from the Cavaliers
Entertainment
NBA Gambling Investigation
(USMag) NBA Star Malik Beasley Reportedly Subject of Federal Gambling InvestigationDetroit Pistons star Malik Beasley is reportedly the subject of a new gambling investigation regarding NBA game bets. News broke on Sunday, June 29, that the U.S. district attorney’s office was looking into Beasley, 28, on allegations of gambling. ESPN, who broke the news, reported that prominent betting sites detected unusually heavy interest in Beasley’s […]
Bezos Wedding
(BuzzFeed) Here's What Kim Kardashian Said About Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sánchez's "Magical" WeddingAlrighty then.
Wrexham
(USMag) Always Sunny's Rob McElhenney Files to Legally Change His Name to ‘Rob Mac’Reintroducing Rob McElhenney. The It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Welcome to Wrexham star is officially changing his name to “Rob Mac.” He legally filed in Los Angeles to change his name, confirming the news to Variety on Friday, June 27. (The name change was first reported by TMZ.) Mac actually revealed his plans to […]
Caila Quinn
(USMag) 'Bachelor' Alum Caila Quinn Kisses Husband Nick After Denying Affair RumorsBachelor Nation alum Caila Quinn and her husband, Nick Burrello, packed on the PDA months after shutting down alleged affair speculation. Quinn, 33, shared footage of the couple’s recent visit to Ski Shores Cafe in Austin, Texas, to her Instagram Stories on Saturday, June 28. “First time at @skishores,” Quinn wrote, sharing a pic of […]
Grant Ellis
(USMag) Bachelor’s Grant Ellis Seemingly Reacts to Ex Litia Garr’s ‘Gaslight’ HatThe Bachelor’s Grant Ellis is seemingly sending a message to ex Litia Garr — by using a hat. In a Saturday, June 28, TikTok, Grant, 31, sat on the edge of a bed while wearing a trucker style hat that read, “Happy.” Before closing out the video, Grant gave a smile for the camera. Grant […]
Technology
Google Veo
(Bleeping) Google rolls out Veo 3 video generator, try it for free using creditsGoogle is rolling out Veo 3 to everyone using Vertex AI, which is an ML-testing platform provided by Google Cloud. [...]
Smart Glasses
(9to5) Kuo: Apple working on 7 head-mounted products, roadmap starts in 2025
In a blog post today, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo detailed his updated roadmap forecast for Apple’s headset and smart glasses markets. According to him, the company has at least seven head-worn devices in development across two product families, one coming in 2025.
more…Smart Lighting
(TechRadar) I tried to make an immersive smart lighting gaming desk setup and failed horribly – here's whyI love smart lighting, but I don't love the challenging road to setting it up – and that's doubly true for immersive lighting.
F1 movie
(9to5) The F1 movie is a cinema smash hit, on track to outperform combined box office of all previous Apple originals films
Whatever you think about Apple’s in-your-face advertising tactics, it seems to be paying off. The F1 movie is set to take in about $145 million in its opening weekend at the box office, with $55.6 million domestic.
This easily outstrips any of Apple Original Film’s prior theatrical debuts, and sets the movie on a path to exceed the gross box office of all previous Apple films … combined.
more…Nothing Phone 3
(TechRadar) New leak may have revealed just about every Nothing Headphones 1 specGet information on the audio, weight, and battery life of the new headphones ahead of time.