MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers end Braves' No. 1 run
After Atlanta’s five-week reign, the two-time defending World Series champions are back on top. Source link
Senate Republicans raise alarm over Trump’s deal with Iran
President Trump’s agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting sanctions on Iran is drawing fierce opposition from Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, who have warned that giving Iran’s democratic regime access to billions of dollars of economic relief would be a huge “mistake.” Some Republicans are warning that the possible consequences…
Trump’s Iran deal delivers key gains for Tehran, Washington scrutiny
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a press conference during the G7 Leaders’ Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images News | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Thursday lashed out at criticism over the terms of the interim U.S.-Iran peace deal, saying those who think he hasn’t been tough…
Cincinnati denies claim it knew of Sorsby's bettin…
Cincinnati responded Wednesday to Brandon Sorsby’s agent publicly questioning the school’s handling of the 2024 quarterback’s gambling, saying it would never play with an athlete who knowingly violated NCAA gambling rules. Source link
Pope welcomes US-Iran deal, hopes for strengthened 'trust, security, and stability'
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday morning welcomed the new agreement between the US and Iran ending the war between the two countries, saying he expected it to promote “mutual trust, security and stability in the Middle East”. “I welcome with satisfaction the reaching of an agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United…
Intel stock rises after Trump touts U.S.-built chip deal with Apple
Intel‘s stock rose 9% in premarket trading on Thursday, after President Donald Trump said the semiconductor company had agreed to a deal with Apple to design and build chips in the U.S. “Stupid Presidents took our Economy for granted, and let Taiwan and others steal our Semiconductor Factories,” Trump said in a post on Truth…
Wilson powers Aces into Commissioner's Cup final
The Aces will reach the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game for the third time thanks to an 86-76 win over the Mercury on Wednesday night. Source link
NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that a cut in the number of troops and equipment the US would provide to traditional allies in the event of an attack would not have an immediate impact. “It’s not about where troops and assets are currently located,” Rutte told reporters in Brussels, according to the…
Strait of Hormuz reopening may take weeks
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. Stringer | Reuters It will take weeks to clear the backlog of ships in the Strait of Hormuz, industry executives and shipping experts have warned, as the critical waterway is set to reopen. Oil prices initially dipped below $80 per barrel…
'Debut album': Clark unveils signature Nike shoe
Caitlin Clark announced her first signature shoe — the Caitlin 1 — on Wednesday afternoon. Source link