- Jun 19
Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with four former presidents and a pointed message on democracy
Barack and Michelle Obama inaugurated the $850 million presidential center on Chicago’s South Side, joined by Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and a host of celebrities, as the former president delivered a speech on the rule of law that many saw as a rebuke of Donald Trump, who was not invited.
- Jun 13
Italian TV confuses Bill Gates for the deceased Steve Jobs during World Cup broadcast, igniting viral mockery
An Italian public broadcaster's newscast committed a viral blunder by listing the late Steve Jobs among celebrities at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confusing him with Bill Gates and prompting widespread ridicule online.
- Jun 13
US routs Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener as Hollywood elite packs SoFi Stadium
In front of a celebrity-filled crowd at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, the United States began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay, powered by a Folarin Balogun brace and an early own goal.
- Jun 13
USA open home World Cup with 4-1 demolition of Paraguay; Pulisic exits with calf injury
The U.S. men's national team started its home World Cup campaign in style, routing Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium. Christian Pulisic was instrumental before exiting at halftime with a calf problem.
- May 30
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning editor who shaped the original Star Wars trilogy, dies at 80
Marcia Lucas, the film editor whose work was pivotal to the success of the original Star Wars trilogy and other New Hollywood classics, has died of cancer at her home in California.
