Philippines Aftershocks: 37 Dead as 2,000 Homes Damaged
Hundreds of aftershocks have jolted southern Philippines after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao island on June 8, killing at least 37 people and injuring 487, according to officials.
Baseball
Nick Kurtz’s 2025 Season: Power, Plate Discipline, and Fielding Concerns
Nick Kurtz hit his 12th home run of the 2025 season in a 5-0 Oakland Athletics win over the Houston Astros on June 7. According to ESPN, he has also shown remarkable plate discipline and power, slashing .282/.434/.521 with 14 homers.
FC Porto’s 7-0 Win Sets Historic Record in 1940
On April 14, 1940, FC Porto defeated Académica 7-0 in a historic match that marked a 13-game winning streak, setting a record in Portuguese league history at the time, according to OneFootball.
Oregon State Baseball Advances, Averted Crisis at Oregon High School
Oregon State baseball kept its NCAA regional hopes alive with a 9-2 win over Yale on Saturday, setting up a crucial Sunday rematch with Washington State, according to the Statesman Journal.
Oscar-Winning Star Wars Editor Marcia Lucas Dies at 80
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original Star Wars film, has died at the age of 80, her family announced.
New Film ‘Stew Peas’ Highlights Jamaica’s Obeah Tradition
A new film by award-winning Jamaican filmmaker Sosiessia Nixon explores Jamaica’s outlawed obeah belief system, according to The Guardian.
Canadian Man Admits Sending Suicide Packets to Hundreds
A Canadian man has pleaded guilty to sending 'suicide packets' to over 100 people in dozens of countries, including Canada, the UK, the US, and Australia. Kenneth Law admitted to 14 counts of assisting suicide, according to The Guardian.
Al Jazeera Journalist’s Emotional Speech Wins Emmy
Al Jazeera journalist Josh Rushing delivered an emotional speech after winning an Emmy for his work on the documentary 'Kids Under Fire'.
Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
Russia has announced a new wave of 'systematic strikes' against Kyiv, according to a statement from the country's foreign ministry.
Greenlanders Protest Against Trump at New US Consulate
Hundreds of Greenlanders protested against Donald Trump's interest in the island outside a new American consulate in Nuuk on Friday, according to the BBC.
Cuban Ex-President Raul Castro Indicted on Murder Charges
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted on charges including conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Obama’s Baseball Diplomacy in Havana: 55,000 Attend Historic Game
President Barack Obama concluded his historic trip to Cuba with a baseball game in Havana, drawing 55,000 fans. This marked a significant moment in U.S.-Cuba relations, according to USA Today.
US Charges Cuba’s Raúl Castro with Murder over 1996 Plane Downing
The US has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to kill US nationals and murder in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes by Cuban authorities, according to the BBC.
Ella Langley Sweeps 2026 ACM Awards with Seven Trophies
Ella Langley swept the 2026 ACM Awards, winning all seven categories she was nominated for. According to Country Now, the milestone night saw Langley break multiple records and earn the most wins by a single artist in a single ACM Awards night.
Belmont Cameli: Actor, donor, and White Sox fan
Belmont Cameli, known for his role in Amazon Prime’s 'Off Campus,' became a kidney donor in 2018 as part of a life-saving organ donation chain.