Tucker Carlson says he'll no longer support the Republican Party
Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Speaking recently on the “Can't Be Censored” podcast, Carlson expressed disillusionment with the party he defended for over 35 years. He criticized the party for prioritizing foreign interests over American citizens. Carlson's views of the GOP have shifted, especially after President Donald Trump's decision to go to war with Iran in February. He campaigned for Trump in 2024 but later apologized for misleading people. Carlson insists he won't support the Democratic Party either.
A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
A newly unsealed court filing shows the U.S. government opposes a plan to auction more than 100 artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic in the North Atlantic. The Georgia-based company RMS Titanic Inc. has exclusive salvage rights to the famous wreck, and has extracted dishware, gold coins and even pieces of the ship's hull. It wants to sell some of those artifacts for the first time, despite previous agreements to only display them at museums and traveling exhibitions. It proposed auctioning some artifacts and displaying them in four cities, however the details aren’t public. The U.S. government argues that plan would violate existing court orders and agreements, but the company says it would not.
Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Merlín the duck, Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot, stole the spotlight at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s news briefing. Wearing a green jersey, Merlín didn’t take questions Monday, but his owner, Carla Gómez, did. Gómez, a street vendor, introduced her family as representatives of Mexico’s working class. Her sons, Carlos and Cristian, help with the family business. Merlín, described as the “boss,” follows them around. Gómez shared her joy at Merlín capturing fans’ hearts, saying it’s been life-changing. The family’s story went viral, showcasing their hard work and determination.
Millions of honeybees escape into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer crash
Officials say millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over. The crash happened Sunday morning in Orange County, Texas, located east of Houston and bordering Louisiana. Orange County emergency officials shut down the area and warned residents to stay in their homes while crews worked to unload the trailer and salvage as many hives as possible. No bee stings or serious injuries were immediately reported. The truck was headed to North Dakota. Officials haven’t identified the owner of the hives.
Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44
Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation. The All England Club made the announcement eight days before the grass-court Grand Slam starts. The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis. And it means that Williams will play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon after already accepting a wild card for the doubles competition with older sister Venus. Serena has won 23 Grand Slam titles in singles including seven at Wimbledon.
Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says
BOSTON (AP) — An aviation expert says a Delta Air Lines jet was roughly 300 feet from an American Airlines plane during a close call at Boston’s airport that forced the Delta aircraft to abort its landing. The Federal Aviation Administration says it's investigating Saturday's incident involving the two commercial flights Saturday at Boston Logan International Airport. Todd Curtis, a former safety engineer at Boeing, on Sunday estimated the distance between the two jetliners using Flightradar24, a website that tracks flights. Curtis called it a significant incident. Near-misses and runway incursions at U.S. airports will be the subject of a hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is a father again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has shared the news on his Instagram account. He and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, expressed joy over the safe birth and thanked supporters. A photo of tiny feet and a blue blanket suggest he has a son to go with his daughter, who was born in April 2025. The news of Ohtani's impending fatherhood emerged Friday when he was absent from the Dodgers' lineup. The team announced he was on paternity leave. Ohtani was back in the lineup in the leadoff spot for Saturday’s game against the Orioles. Ohtani is known for keeping his family life private.
New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years with a ticker-tape parade through Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes,” drawing thousands of fans dressed in the team’s blue and orange. Finals MVP Jalen Brunson hoisted the trophy toward the crowd so they could touch it, while teammates rode floats through the streets or got off to interact with cheering fans. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a big Knicks fan, and celebrities including Spike Lee and Alicia Keys joined the party Thursday. The parade marks a historic moment for the franchise and city, which did not hold championship parades after the Knicks’ title wins in the 1970s.
Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next World Cup match
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation’s World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation says. The federation said earlier the 23-year-old was not going to be able to travel to Canada, but it issued a statement Thursday stating the necessary authorizations had now been obtained. Wahi started in Monday’s 1-0 win over Ecuador in Philadelphia. The Elephants play Germany on Saturday in Toronto in their second match of the tournament.
Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has issued a five-year restraining order against a man who repeatedly tried to reach singer Sabrina Carpenter's Los Angeles home. The man, William Applegate, claimed he and Carpenter were part of a classified military program and needed to be together to save the world. On May 23, he was arrested after reaching her house by going through a neighboring property. Applegate admitted to his attempts but insisted Carpenter wanted him there. The judge ordered him to stay 100 yards away from Carpenter and her family and not to communicate with her. Applegate remains under criminal investigation.
