The New York Times published its daily Strands puzzle for Monday, June 15, 2026, with the theme “Moving Mountains,” prompting a wave of same-day coverage from major consumer tech and lifestyle outlets offering hints and solutions. The puzzle is listed as Strands No. 834 for June 15. The Times released its own Strands hints for…
Investor Ron Baron bought $1 billion worth of SpaceX shares in the company’s IPO, increasing the value of his stake to $25 billion, according to CNBC. The purchase involves shares of SpaceX, the private space and satellite company led by Elon Musk. Baron is the founder of Baron Capital and has been one of the…
Fox Corp. has agreed to buy streaming device and platform maker Roku in a deal valued at about $22 billion, according to multiple published reports. The transaction is being described as a cash-and-stock acquisition that would bring Roku under Fox’s control. The deal value, reported at roughly $22 billion, would rank among Fox’s biggest moves…
A plane carrying skydivers crashed in Missouri, killing all 12 people on board, according to authorities. The victims included 11 passengers and the pilot, officials said. Authorities said the aircraft went down during what appeared to be a skydiving outing. The crash was described as one of the deadliest U.S. skydiving-related incidents in decades, based…
A fire broke out at Ukraine’s historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery after a major Russian attack struck Kyiv and other parts of the country overnight, according to multiple news reports. The centuries-old religious complex, one of Ukraine’s most important spiritual sites, was described as burning as emergency services responded during the barrage. The Kyiv Pechersk…
Marius Borg Høiby, the stepson of Norway’s crown prince, has been convicted of rape and sentenced to four years in prison, according to multiple news reports. Høiby is the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit and the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon. The case has drawn sustained national and international attention because of Høiby’s close…
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States has reached a deal with Iran that he described as “now complete,” and said he has authorized the removal of the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping corridor at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. Trump’s announcement, reported by multiple news…
Twelve people were killed after a skydiving plane crashed in Missouri, officials said. Authorities said the victims included the pilot and 11 skydivers who were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash. The crash occurred near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, according to reports citing officials. The aircraft was identified as…
Tyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix over a documentary about “America’s Next Top Model,” alleging the streaming company defamed her in its portrayal of her role in the franchise. The suit names Netflix and centers on a documentary focused on the long-running reality competition series that Banks created and hosted. Banks alleges the…
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of an “America’s Next Top Model” docuseries, alleging the project portrayed her through a false narrative created in the editing room. The lawsuit, filed by Banks, names Netflix and the docuseries’ directors as defendants. Banks is best known as the creator and on-air…
Twelve people were killed when a skydiving plane crashed in Missouri, authorities said. Officials said the victims included 11 skydivers and the pilot. The crash occurred near Butler, Missouri, south of the Kansas City metropolitan area, according to multiple news reports citing authorities. The aircraft went down near the Butler airport, officials said. Authorities have…
Twelve people are believed dead after a plane crashed in Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash involved a single aircraft carrying 12 occupants, state highway patrol officials said. Authorities reported there were no survivors among those on board. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash happened in Missouri, south of…