WSJ World News

How Italy’s Combative Leader Created Its Most Stable Government in Years

Giorgia Meloni was Trump’s greatest European ally. Her fight with the American president underscores what has been a surprisingly effective political style.

general  Jun 27, 2026

NY Times World

How to Help Victims of the Venezuela Earthquakes

Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Venezuela.

general  Jun 27, 2026

Variety

‘Life, Larry’ Director Jeff Schaffer on Obama’s Notes and Why Larry David Will Never Retire: ‘He’s Like a Prostitute Who Has Sex When He’s Not Working’

When “Curb Your Enthusiasm” wrapped up its 24-year-run in 2024, fans were concerned it would be the last time they’d see Larry David on screen. He had been saying the HBO sitcom was ending for the better part of the series’ run, and with Season 12 he finally called it quits. (“I said it before,” […]

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Aid Groups Flock to Venezuela In Search-and-Rescue Frenzy

Two of the US military ships used in a blockade meant to pressure Nicolás Maduro have headed back toward Venezuela, this time with rescue teams, equipment and medical aid after devastating twin earthquakes struck the country this week.

business  Jun 27, 2026

ESPN

Lindor says Mets players 'failed' ousted Mendoza

Shortstop Francisco Lindor and president of baseball operations David Stearns were among prominent members of the Mets who assumed responsibility for the team's dismal start after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing earlier Friday.

sports  Jun 27, 2026

Science Daily

Astronomers found two rare super puff planets lighter than cotton candy

Two newly confirmed "super-puff" planets are so diffuse that they are less dense than cotton candy, despite being about the size of Jupiter. Their rare orbital relationship and enormous, lightweight atmospheres could provide valuable clues about how some of the strangest planets in the galaxy come to exist.

science  Jun 27, 2026

TechCrunch

Trump Admin releases Anthropic Mythos to be used by more than 100 US companies, agencies

Over 100 companies and government agencies are reportedly authorized to use Mythos 5, including their non-American employees.

technology  Jun 27, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Was ‘The Bear’ Series Finale a Delicious Dessert or an Unnecessary Add-On?

As FX/Hulu's buzzy restaurant dramedy serves its last course, THR's TV critics debate the show's lessons, its flaws and strengths, and how much they'll miss spending time in that chaotic kitchen.

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Philippine Government Plans to Raise Budget by 6% Next Year

The Philippines plans to increase the budget by 6% next year to 7.2 trillion pesos ($117 billion), according to the budget department.

business  Jun 27, 2026

BBC World

Pete Buttigieg briefly separated from children after false police report

Buttigieg says the day he spent separated from his twins was "among the darkest hours of my life".

general  Jun 27, 2026

TechCrunch

FTC gives Musk the OK to acquire SpaceX alumni startup Mesh

Mesh came out of stealth in February with a $50 million Series A.

technology  Jun 27, 2026

Financial Times

Trump administration allows some access to Anthropic’s Mythos

Move eases tension with AI lab but unease over Washington’s ad hoc regulatory approach remains

business  Jun 27, 2026

NY Times World

Nations Send Rescue Teams and Aid to Venezuela After Earthquakes

The number of the dead continues to rise as search-and-rescue teams descended upon the country to dig out people buried in rubble.

general  Jun 27, 2026

NY Times World

Nations Send Rescue Teams and Aid to Venezuela After Earthquakes

The number of the dead continues to rise as search-and-rescue teams descended upon the country to dig out people buried in rubble.

general  Jun 27, 2026

ESPN

Parker, Delle Donne: WNBA has to protect players

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Cheryl Reeve -- who headline this year's Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class -- agreed Friday that the WNBA needs to do a better job protecting its players and cracking down on excessive contact.

sports  Jun 27, 2026

ESPN

Norway manager: 'No-brainer' to sit Haaland Fri.

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said his decision to rest ten first-team players including Erling Haaland against France was a "no-brainer" due to medical tests showing fatigue affecting several members of his squad.

sports  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

Polygamous sect leader guilty of abuse after girls found in trailer on highway

Self-proclaimed prophet Samuel Bateman already serving 50-year prison sentence over child sexual abuseA polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children was convicted Friday on state child abuse charges after girls were found in an unventilated trailer he was hauling through Arizona.Someone alerted authorities about the trailer in 2022 after seeing small fingers reaching through gaps in the doors. Police stopped Samuel Bateman’s ve

general  Jun 27, 2026

BBC World

Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools

Critics say the new reading requirements infringe on religious freedoms and blur the separation of church and state.

general  Jun 27, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Bolivia Moves to Flexible Exchange-Rate System After 15 Years

Bolivia is moving to a flexible exchange-rate system to strengthen macroeconomic stability, its Finance Ministry announced Friday.

business  Jun 27, 2026

Wired

Trump Administration Allows Anthropic to Release Mythos to Select US Organizations

After weeks of negotiations, the White House permitted Anthropic to restore access to its most advanced AI model for a select group of US companies and government agencies.

technology  Jun 27, 2026