Keely Hodgkinson cruised through the 800m opening round at the European championships in Birmingham with a heat-fastest time of 1:57.28, setting up a likely showdown with Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol.
DuckDuckGo sold out its first run of 'The Normal F***ing Sunglasses' in under a week, mocking AI-equipped smart glasses and privacy issues surrounding tech giants like Meta.
Arsenal and England forward Alessia Russo discusses her love for the club following a landmark trophy parade, her summer downtime, and the urgent need to secure grassroots funding to prevent young female players from dropping out of football.
Over 22,000 people gathered in London's Hyde Park wearing bald caps to set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps, inspired by rapper Pitbull.
Mikel Oyarzabal, Spain's quiet striker, is gaining recognition for his crucial goals and intelligent play. Despite a lack of fanfare and a preference for anonymity, his recent performances, including scoring in multiple finals and a strong showing in the US, are highlighting his significant impact on the national team.
Iran's World Cup qualification hopes hang in the balance after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Egypt. A last-minute winner was disallowed by VAR, and Iran hit the woodwork twice in stoppage time. Their fate now depends on other group results.
Sandra Oh discusses her return to London's National Theatre in a modern reimagining of Molière’s Le Misanthrope, her journey from TV success in Killing Eve to embracing collaborative theatre work, and her reflections on power, identity, and personal growth.
Hundreds of thousands mourned Argentine rock star Carlos "Indio" Solari, who died at 77. His music, known for cryptic lyrics and literary references, inspired a devoted following in Argentina but remained largely unknown internationally, highlighting the limits of cultural globalization.
Bad Bunny voices 'Pizza With Sunglasses' in Toy Story 5, alongside Alan Cumming as an evil Bullseye, joining Tom Hanks and Tim Allen in the June 19 release.
The Pentagon's Department of Defense amplified a Memorial Day message from musician Kid Rock, drawing criticism on social media for the choice. President Trump and VP Vance led services at Arlington.
Google showcased Project Aura, a prototype XR glasses device, and announced upcoming Android XR glasses from partnerships with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The new eyewear aims for portability and discreetness, integrating AI features like Gemini for complex queries and image editing, alongside display capabilities and adaptive transparency.
Coco Gauff hilariously teased Frances Tiafoe during the 2026 Italian Open after he wore sunglasses inside a Rome restaurant. Speaking on Tennis Channel, Gauff said players laughed at Tiafoe’s fashion choice, but he confidently ignored the jokes. Tiafoe later responded on Instagram with a playful message. Both Americans are also continuing their campaigns at the Italian Open this week.
Experts are warning that fake designer sunglasses could be more harmful to eyes than wearing no sunglasses at all. Counterfeit eyewear typically features dark-tinted lenses with zero UV protection, causing pupils to dilate and allowing harmful UV radiation to enter the eye. UV exposure is linked to cataracts, pterygia, eyelid cancer and macular degeneration. Consumers should look for CE, UV400 or UKCA marks to ensure proper protection.
