Iran says fans’ tickets for World Cup games in U.S. have been revoked
FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation for Iran fans at the team’s three World Cup…
Iran says fans’ tickets for World Cup games in U.S. have been revoked
FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation for Iran fans at the team’s three World Cup group games, the country’s football federation said Tuesday. Each federation for the 48 teams taking part in the World Cup typically receives and distributes 9% of stadium capacity. However, with Iran scheduled to begin play June 15 against New Zealand…
OpenAI submits confidential filing for market launch with US authorities
The maker of ChatGPT, OpenAI, has kicked off the process of selling its shares on public markets by submitting a confidential filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The AI startup is looking to capitalise on its dominant position on the AI chatbot market in order to boost its financing needs. Also…
Steve Martin, Ann Philbin to co-curate a Martin Mull exhibit at SBMA
Martin Mull was best known to audiences for playing comedic characters like Col. Mustard in “Clue” and Gene Parmesan in “Arrested Development,” but a new exhibit opening next year at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art seeks to elevate the role Mull was most proud to inhabit: a respected painter. “Martin Mull: The Joys of…
Jeffrey Epstein assistant Lesley Groff questioned by House panel
Lesley Groff (C), a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on June 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Lesley Groff, the former executive assistant to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, began a transcribed interview on Tuesday morning…
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is granted injunction to play in 2026
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction that allows him to practice and play with the Red Raiders in 2026 despite having been permanently banned by the NCAA for wagering on college sports. Texas judge Ken Curry ruled Monday that the NCAA cannot block Sorsby’s final year of eligibility. The Cincinnati…
Can an AI agent cover for you while you’re at the beach?
Summer means fun in the sun for employees on vacation, but it also often means more assignments to juggle for their coworkers back at the office. To compound the stress, those returning from time off frequently face a mountain of catch-up work, instantly undoing the good vibes. Artificial intelligence can help, according to the management…
James Gunn explains Supergirl’s pierced ears (again)
DC Studios co-chief James Gunn took to social media Monday to settle a debate once and for all: Of course, Supergirl can have pierced ears. “Supergirl,” the upcoming superhero film starring Milly Alcock as the last daughter of Krypton, Kara Zor-El, has been the target of questioning from online detractors. One overblown gripe that some…
Alibaba, Baidu, BYD named on Pentagon’s China military list
A general view of the office building of Baidu is in Pudong, Shanghai, on Feb. 9, 2026. Ying Tang | Nurphoto | Getty Images The Pentagon added a slew of Chinese companies, including Alibaba Group, Baidu Inc and carmaker BYD, to a list of entities it believes have aided the Chinese military, complicating the fragile…
Trump tells Iran and Israel to stop ‘shooting’ as missile barrages shatter fragile ceasefire
BEIRUT — Israel and Iran suspended military attacks on each other Monday, heeding President Trump’s call to end a flare-up that threatened to derail a brittle two-month ceasefire and engulf the Middle East in all-out conflict once again. Iran’s military said in a statement on Iranian state media that it had “delivered a painful response” to Israel’s…
Rams all for Aaron Donald returning to pair with Myles Garrett
Aaron Donald has made no public pronouncements that he will remain retired or return to play for the Rams. But the three-time NFL defensive player of the year and future Hall of Famer remains a hot topic, and Rams players are aware of the buzz. “When you have a guy that’s that serious about even…