Halftime Performer Red Panda Injured in Fall During WNBA Finals
Famed halftime performer Red Panda, whose real name is Rong Niu, suffered a serious injury during her performance at the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.
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Liverpool Star Diogo Jota and Brother Killed in Car Crash in Spain
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died in a fatal car accident alongside his younger brother, André Silva, according to Spanish authorities. The crash occurred early Wednesday morning on the A-52 highway near the town of Padornelo in Zamora, Spain.
Clayton Kershaw Joins 3,000-Strikeout Club in Milestone Night at Dodger Stadium
Clayton Kershaw added another remarkable chapter to his Hall of Fame career Tuesday night, becoming the 20th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to reach 3,000 career strikeouts.
Armed Gangs Have Seized Near-Total Control of Haiti’s Capital
The United Nations has issued a dire warning that gangs now dominate nearly all of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, amid a deepening security and humanitarian crisis. According to the latest UN human rights report, up to 90% of the city is under gang influence, with violent groups enforcing control through extortion, sexual violence, kidnappings, and killings.
Chicago Drive-By Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Fourteen Injured Outside Nightclub
A tragic drive-by shooting in Chicago late Wednesday night left four people dead and fourteen others wounded, according to police.
Indiana Fever Win Commissioner’s Cup Behind MVP Performance from Natasha Howard
The Indiana Fever pulled off a major upset on Tuesday night, defeating the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 74–59 to capture the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup title. Despite missing star rookie Caitlin Clark due to a groin injury, the Fever used a dominant 18–0 run late in the second quarter to seize momentum and never looked back.
Coco Gauff Stunned in First Round of Wimbledon by Dayana Yastremska
World No. 2 Coco Gauff suffered a major upset at Wimbledon, falling in the first round to Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska in straight sets, 7–6(3), 6–1.
Darren Waller Comes Out of Retirement, Traded to Dolphins
Tight end Darren Waller is returning to the NFL just months after announcing his retirement, and he’s doing so with a new team. The Miami Dolphins have acquired Waller in a trade with the New York Giants, who still held his playing rights. In exchange, Miami will send a 2026 sixth-round pick to New York and receive a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick alongside the veteran tight end. Waller has agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million as part of the deal.
Paramount to Pay $16 Million in Settlement Over Trump Lawsuit Involving ‘60 Minutes’ Interview
Paramount Global has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump over a 2024 “60 Minutes” interview with presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Trump alleged that CBS News, a Paramount subsidiary, deceptively edited Harris’s responses to make her appear more composed and politically favorable.
Fireworks Warehouse Explosion in Northern California Triggers Evacuations, No Injuries Reported
A fireworks storage facility in Northern California erupted in a massive explosion Tuesday evening, sparking a dangerous blaze and prompting nearby evacuations. The incident occurred near the rural towns of Madison and Esparto in Yolo County, about 30 miles west of Sacramento.