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1 killed in Iowa as severe storms, suspected tornadoes slam Midwest - CBS News
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.
'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Died From Stab Wound and Neck Compression - TMZ
James Handy died from a stab wound, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed.
Can smartphones help explain the drop in birth rates? - NPR
Are smartphones causing people to have fewer children? A provocative new working paper explores the persistent drop in birth rates since the iPhone was introduced nearly two decades ago.
SpaceX Shares Indicated More Than 35% Higher in Shadow Trading - Bloomberg
Shadow markets are pricing a blockbuster SpaceX stock debut, indicating a pop of at least 35% for Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and AI company.
Trump claims Iran deal reached, Tehran says no "final decision" - Axios
Trump claims he's got a deal
Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name - NPR
President Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.
Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup - AP News
Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup. Hwang scored the Koreans' first goal and assisted on Oh Hyeon-gyu’s decisive strike in a game played in front of hundreds of empty seats at Mexico's Guadalajara …
Taylor Swift Thanks Family, Tears Up at Songwriters Hall of Fame 2026 - Variety
Taylor Swift thanked her family for making sacrifices during her acceptance speech at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2026.
Olivia Rodrigo, pop princess of vengeful angst, tries her hand at love songs - NPR
Ditching the punchy pop punk of Guts to play with a soft '80s pop and New Wave-indebted sound, her new LP is about the life cycle of her first "real, big girl" relationship. The result is bittersweet.
What's in the Iran deal Trump says he's ready to sign - Axios
A diplomat involved in the talks walked Axios through the text.
Apple’s third-generation Foundation Models explained - 9to5Mac
During the WWDC26 keynote, Apple announced its third generation of Apple Foundation Models (AFM). Here’s a breakdown of how each one works.
What They’re Saying: Knicks complete historic Game 4 comeback vs. Spurs - NBA.com
The NBA world reacts to New York's 29-point comeback — the largest in NBA Finals history — against San Antonio in Game 4.