Author: Alex Maschino

Stock futures rallied on Sunday evening after the U.S. and Iran appeared to step back from a weekend of escalating violence in the Persian Gulf. Futures tied to the Dow Jones industrial average rose 101 points, or 0.19%. S&P 500 futures were up 0.45%, and Nasdaq futures jumped 0.64%. But energy markets were still spooked as any fighting around the Strait of Hormuz threatens the nascent recovery in ship traffic through the vital chokepoint. U.S. oil futures climbed 1.5% to $70.29 a barrel, and Brent crude rallied 1.1% to $72.80. Sources told Axios that both sides agreed to halt attacks…

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Britney Spears is once again at the center of public attention after revealing her desire to have another child. The comment has reportedly sparked concern among some family members and friends, who believe the singer is serious and question whether now is the right time for such a major decision. At the same time, reports suggest Britney Spears has been making progress in her recovery, strengthening her relationship with her sons and pushing back against renewed scrutiny over her recent behavior. Lumeimages / MEGA A recent social media post from Spears has sparked fresh discussion about her future after the…

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There will be 104 matches across host nations Canada, the USA and Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which lasts for 37 days. The group stage took place between June 11 and 27, with the round of 32 following between June 28 and July 3. The round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and third-place play-off then lead to the final on July 19. Here are all the key details on the schedule for the 2026 football World Cup, including dates, kick-off times and the groups. World Cup 2026 schedule: Full fixtures, dates, results Here are the latest World Cup fixtures,…

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The US has conducted new strikes on Iran, following a drone attack on a Panama-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.US Central Command (Centcom) said it hit multiple targets across Iran in direct response to “continued aggression” against commercial shipping.In retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it has launched missiles and drones at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain, in a statement shared to state media.Following the exchange of fire, the US and Iran accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement. Centcom said in a statement, “Iran was given a chance to honor the ceasefire…

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Sony Music Publishing has been named Publisher of the Year at the 2026 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.The ceremony, which took place on Thursday (June 25) on the rooftop of The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills, honored the writers and publishers of the year’s most-performed songs, based on Luminate radio and streaming data.SMP songwriters were recognized across 27 of ASCAP’s top-performing R&B, hip-hop and gospel songs of the past year.Mustard was named ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year for his work, including TV Off by Kendrick Lamar and Little Things by Ella Mai.He also produced Kendrick Lamar‘s…

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Joshua Jackson has been spotted hanging out with model Olivia Burgess — almost three weeks after they were snapped holding hands on a different outing. Posting via its Instagram account on Friday, June 26, Deux Moi shared photos of the pair spending time together in New York City. Jackson, 48, and Burgess, 37, opted for casual attire for the outing. The Doctor Odyssey star rocked jeans teamed with a white t-shirt and a navy blue button-down top while Burgess opted for a denim skirt and chocolate brown tank top combo. She accessorized with a belt in a matching brown hue.…

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Peter Fury has shared his thoughts on his nephew Tyson’s long-awaited upcoming battle against domestic rival Anthony Joshua. The two British heavyweights are expected to square off later this year, but only if they win their respective warm-up fights and remain injury-free. First, Joshua must come through his outing against Kristian Prenga, a relatively unknown heavyweight who he will face in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on July 25. Tyson Fury, meanwhile, is set to enter a second warm-up fight in August, despite coming off a unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in April. In fairness, the Makhmudov win ended a 16-month…

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Moscow’s attacks are reported to have killed two, while Kyiv’s attacks on Russia killed one and destroyed infrastructure.By Al Jazeera Staff and AFPPublished On 27 Jun 202627 Jun 2026Russian overnight attacks have killed two people and wounded more than 20 across Ukraine, while Kyiv’s attacks on Russian territory and occupied areas have killed one and wounded 10, according to local officials.Drone and bomb attacks hit multiple Ukrainian regions overnight into Saturday, killing one person in Sumy and one in Dnipropetrovsk, while nine people, including two children, were injured in attacks on the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia.Recommended Stories list of 4…

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Dutton Ranch‘s Finn Little is warning viewers to be “very worried” about the season 1 finale of the Yellowstone spinoff. During a joint interview with Natalie Alyn Lind exclusively for Us Weekly, Little, 20, poked fun at offscreen concerns, joking, “At least three people — is it three or four people that die in the finale?” Lind, 26, for her part, remained more tight-lipped. “I don’t want to give anything away,” she said to Us before adding, “Nobody dies. Everybody dies. .. Oh, wait, they’re all dead.” Yellowstone initially introduced viewers to the Dutton family in 2018. The Paramount Network…

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