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Detroit locked in three defenders: Michigan native Mellissa Channell-Watkins on a two-year deal after stints with Vancouver Goldeneyes and others, Stephanie Markowski from Ottawa Charge with her team-high plus-6 rating, and Mia Biotti on a one-year contract. Hamilton celebrated a homecoming by signing St. Catharines' Alexa Vasko and Hamilton's own Kayla Vespa, both on two-year agreements, reuniting Vespa with former New York Sirens teammates. These moves boost Detroit to 13 players under contract and highlight local pride as the league expands to 12 teams with Las Vegas and San Jose also joining.

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New PWHL teams Detroit and Hamilton dove into free agency, grabbing hometown heroes and gritty defenders to build powerhouse rosters for their 2026-27 debuts.

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The seven-time champion dominated the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with a perfect three-stop strategy, finishing ahead of Mercedes' George Russell and McLaren's Lando Norris for an all-British podium – the first since 1968. Kimi Antonelli's late engine failure handed second to Russell and boosted Hamilton to second in the standings on 115 points, trailing Antonelli's 156. Ferrari celebrated with trophy displays in Maranello, a 'Grazie Lewis' sign, and a photo of Hamilton with Carlo Ancelotti, while Norris praised the veteran driver and McLaren enjoyed podium hugs and buggy rides.

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Lewis Hamilton crossed the line 19 seconds ahead, fist-bumping his engineer over radio with a virtual 'Lewis 🤜💥🤛 Carlo' – his first victory in Ferrari red.

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The Bucks traded cash to the Magic for the No. 60 pick from the Wizards and chose 21-year-old forward Malique Lewis from South East Melbourne Phoenix. The 6-foot-8 athletic wing averaged 7.1 points and shot 38.7% from three in the NBL last season, drawing praise for his defensive versatility and transition play. In a post-Giannis retool, Milwaukee pairs him with lottery picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament on a draft-and-stash deal, with NBL voices celebrating his global path from Spain to Mexico to Australia.

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Malique Lewis heard his name called as the very last pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, wrapping up a journey from Trinidad to Australia that caught the Milwaukee Bucks' eye.

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In a CBS Sunday Morning interview promoting her memoir 'View from the East Wing,' former First Lady Jill Biden insisted she never saw signs of cognitive decline in Joe Biden, though she admitted he was slowing down from the presidency's demands. She recounted fearing a stroke during his faltering June 2024 debate performance but called him 'fine' afterward, and defended his pardon of son Hunter amid shifting Justice Department circumstances. Critics resurfaced public gaffes like D-Day clips and rally moments to challenge her claims, while supporters see it as standing by his record; the memoir releases June 2.

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Jill Biden faced direct questions about her husband's mental sharpness during his presidency, responding with a firm 'No. No. No.' Her words immediately fueled fresh skepticism online.

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The 32-year-old Spaniard, Barcelona's all-time leading scorer and Spain's 2023 World Cup hero, turned down NWSL offers and big WSL clubs like Arsenal to join London City Lionesses. She picked the ambitious, women-only team—sixth in 2025/26 and backed by billionaire Michele Kang—for its fresh project in England's top flight, which she sees as the world's best. London City has added stars like Kosovare Asllani and Delphine Cascarino, plus Spanish coach Eder Maestre, setting up Putellas for a post-injury chapter that could shake up the league.

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After 14 trophy-packed years at Barcelona, Alexia Putellas eyes a bold new start with London's rising WSL side. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner chose ambition over familiarity.

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BTS's Jeon Jungkook shared a slick TikTok and Instagram video early Friday, taking on the 'Iconic by Mistake' dance challenge from LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE's June 12 collaboration. Dressed in a black jacket, wide-leg pants, and his signature bangs, he captioned it 'Wow it's damn hard' in Korean, though his fluid execution—complete with dramatic hand flicks and a shoulder shimmy—drew instant praise. Fans hailed his precise, diva-like performance, with comments noting how girl group choreo suits his body perfectly, while junior group accounts thanked the 28-year-old 'sunbaenim' for the supportive nod amid his post-military chill phase.

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Jungkook struts through a hotel room, nailing every sharp move and hip sway to the catchy track by his HYBE labelmates.

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England secured a 2-0 victory over Panama in their final Group L match at MetLife Stadium, with Jude Bellingham scoring in the 62nd minute from a corner and assisting Harry Kane's goal in the 67th minute. The win allowed England, coached by Thomas Tuchel, to finish top of the group with 7 points and advance to the Round of 32 as a seeded team. Harry Kane reached 11 World Cup goals, becoming England's all-time leading scorer ahead of Gary Lineker's record of 10.

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Acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025 in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick, Dončić has urged the front office to build a championship roster this summer of 2026. He specifically calls for shooters and athletic centers who excel in pick-and-rolls, high jumps for lobs, and shot-blocking. The Lakers are targeting restricted free agents like Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler, while navigating a thin center market and decisions around LeBron James' future at age 42. With free agency starting June 30, GM Rob Pelinka's moves will shape their contention window amid high fan expectations.

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Fresh off a blockbuster trade from Dallas, Luka Dončić isn't holding back—he wants shooters and a rim-running big to chase rings now.

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LNGSHOT will perform as the headliner artist for the 2nd NBA Rising Stars Invitational at the OCBC Arena in Singapore Sports Hub. Ed Winkle, Senior Vice President of NBA Asia Growth and Innovation, highlighted LNGSHOT’s participation as reflecting growing ties between the NBA and K-pop.

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The strip, posted on X on Tuesday, depicts a protagonist in a dungeon finding faded yellow highlights on objects, contrasting modern chunky graphics with subtle 90s-era cues. It quickly garnered over 37,000 likes and 800,000 views, sparking discussions on player guidance, immersion, and accessibility in remakes like Resident Evil 4. Defenders argue yellow paint aids casual players in high-fidelity worlds, while critics prefer intuitive designs like lighting or landmarks over what they call lazy visual aids.

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Artist Adam Ellis dropped a biting four-panel comic that flips the script on gamers griping about yellow paint in video game remakes.

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Numerous posts express excitement and solidarity with the Saudi Arabia national football team, known as the Green Falcons, using hashtags like #SaudiDay, #FIFAWorldCup, and #السعوديه_الراس_الاخضر. Fans share green hearts, flags, lineup announcements, and kick-off messages in anticipation of the crucial match in Houston. One post highlights Saudi fans singing the national anthem in the Houston stadium.

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The @AfroCraveDaily post, clearly marked as parody in its bio, showed the pair outside a nightclub and a recycled stock ultrasound image timestamped just minutes earlier. It racked up nearly 10,000 likes fast, sparking congrats like 'From Afrobeat king to twin dad,' wild speculation on old impotence rumors, and quick debunkings from skeptics spotting the reused image. Chloe Bailey and Burna Boy, who sparked dating buzz in late 2024 before an apparent split, haven't commented, and no major outlets have picked it up as real.

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A cheeky parody account dropped a photo of Chloe Bailey and Burna Boy looking close, paired with a fake ultrasound of twins—and fans ran with it.

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In a June 17 letter, the Vatican's Dicastery for Divine Worship denied the German Bishops' Conference request to allow laypeople to preach in place of homilies, even in crises. The dicastery explained that homilies are tied to the ordained ministry through Holy Orders, not just a rule to bend. This follows Rome's rejections of other German Synodal Way proposals, while urging better priest training to address pastoral needs. Traditionalists hailed the decision, while progressives voiced disappointment.

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Germany's Catholic bishops turned to the Vatican for help amid a priest shortage, asking if laypeople could step in to give homilies during Mass. Rome said no, holding firm on tradition.

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The Madlanga Commission released a 750-page bundle of court documents showing suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head Major General Feroz Khan exchanging WhatsApp chats with EFF leader Julius Malema and tobacco executive Mohammad Sayed. The messages allegedly detail plans to oust then Inspector-General Setlhomamaru Dintwe by drafting tricky parliamentary questions, sharing a bank curator's details, and discussing tenders amid threats against critics. EFF members call it standard oversight from old ANC Youth League ties, while critics point to signs of deeper interference in the justice system; Khan, arrested in May 2026 on gold possession charges, must testify starting July 1.

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WhatsApp messages from 2021 paint a picture of three powerful figures scheming to topple a top intelligence official, complete with blunt threats and shared secrets.

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In the clip from 'The Checkup with Doctor Mike,' Gundry suggested men in places like Sardinia smoke a lot yet outlive women by seven years, praising nicotine as a mitochondrial uncoupler protected by vitamin C-rich diets. Host Mikhail Varshavski countered sharply, stressing observational data can't override links to cancer, heart disease, and early death from overwhelming evidence. Critics highlighted low actual smoking rates among Sardinian nonagenarians, survivorship bias, and combustion's 70 carcinogens, while public health experts affirm smoking cuts life by a decade on average—urging whole foods, activity, and quitting instead.

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A 2023 podcast moment caught fire again when surgeon Steven Gundry claimed nicotine might boost cellular energy in smoking-heavy Blue Zones like Sardinia.

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The revised plan, starting in the early 2030s, replaces earlier ideas for new and used boats with proven Block IV Virginias, easing training and maintenance while saving money on the A$368 billion program through 2055. Supporters like Defence Minister Richard Marles and former PM Scott Morrison praise the capable subs for strengthening Indo-Pacific deterrence and protecting trade routes amid China tensions. Critics including Greens Senator David Shoebridge argue it pulls Australia into distant U.S. operations, erodes sovereignty with American dependencies, and favors the U.S. military-industrial complex over true home defense.

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Australia's leaders announced a key change to the AUKUS pact last weekend, opting for three second-hand U.S. Virginia-class submarines to deliver power faster and at lower cost.

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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel routed Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 114-90 on Sunday, tying for second place at 8-3 in the PBA Commissioner's Cup with a tiebreaker edge. Brownlee dominated with 40 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two blocks, while the Gin Kings drained a scorching 21 three-pointers. RJ Abarrientos added 23 points and 11 assists, and Ralph Cu earned Player of the Game with 15 points off the bench on perfect long-range shooting. Coach Tim Cone's squad bounced back strong, with Scottie Thompson noting, 'We needed this one,' as the top-four playoff race tightens.

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Justin Brownlee took over early, dropping 40 points in three quarters as Ginebra's shooters lit up the night at Araneta Coliseum.

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Set to open September 22, 2026, in Exposition Park, the fully funded Lucas Museum spans an 11-acre campus with 35 galleries showcasing over 40,000 works—from Rockwell and Frida Kahlo to Star Wars artifacts and manga. The futuristic building, designed like a tortoise shell, includes theaters, custom lighting, and green spaces to bring everyday storytelling to life. After rejections in San Francisco and Chicago, the project found a home near the Natural History Museum, with Hobson calling it 'a museum of the people's art' that belongs to everyone.

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George Lucas and Mellody Hobson stood casually before Norman Rockwell's powerful painting of a Black girl walking to school, offering a first look inside their $1 billion museum in Los Angeles.

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