Today in History: June 21, first privately funded space vehicle takes flight
The aircraft SpaceShipOne made the first privately funded human spaceflight.
Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The paint is peeling from Washington’s Reflecting Pool after the renovation ordered by President Donald Trump, and he is now alleging that someone damaged it intentionally. “We’ve…
Fort Lauderdale plans to end fight with state over street art, announces ‘circle of love’ instead
The city of Fort Lauderdale is ending its fight with the state of Florida over its street art, officials said, instead announcing a "circle of love" rainbow installation as part…
Pink boots are everywhere at the World Cup as the color becomes a soccer star
By STEPHEN WHYNO Gio Reyna scored an iconic goal to kick off the World Cup for the U.S. Vinícius Junior scored a dazzling one in Brazil’s opener. Kylian Mbappé scored…
Undav scores twice as Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to World Cup knockout phase
By LEXIE LINDERMAN TORONTO (AP) — Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot…
Come inside Iran’s World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer
By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Less than 150 miles (240 kilometers) from Los Angeles’ World Cup stadium sits the hotel housing Iran’s team. The entrance to the…
Curacao’s Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador in World Cup
By DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack, allowing The Blue Wave to earn a 0-0 draw against…
Wyndham Clark turning the US Open into a runaway. Scheffler still has hope for a slam
By DOUG FERGUSON SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Not even Shinnecock Hills and its strongest test of the week in the U.S. Open could match the toughness of Wyndham Clark on…
Daily Horoscope for June 21, 2026
A softer rhythm steadies choices today. With the radiant Sun entering caring Cancer at 4:24 am EDT, we lean toward home and a renewed sense of belonging with real heart.…
Come inside Iran’s World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn up to cheer
By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Less than 150 miles (240 kilometers) from Los Angeles’ World Cup stadium sits the hotel housing Iran’s team. The entrance to the…