Teyana Taylor will receive the Icon of the Year honor at the 2026 BET Awards. The ceremony takes place on June 28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Comedian Druski will host the event. The award recognizes Taylor’s impact across music, film, television, fashion and creative arts. Her career has expanded far beyond singing…
Facebook settlement second payout begins; are you eligible?
If you filed a claim in the Facebook privacy settlement and cashed your first payment last year, check your inbox. The second round of payments from the $725 million Facebook User Privacy Settlement began on June 9, 2026. The Facebook settlement second payout 2026 distribution follows a California federal court approval on May 6 and…
Robinhood Stock Surges 8% on Strong May Trading Activity
Robinhood Markets enjoyed a sharp rally on Wednesday after releasing its May operating data, giving investors fresh reasons to feel optimistic about the online brokerage’s growth trajectory. The company’s shares climbed more than 8% after reporting gains in customer assets, trading activity, and margin balances, signaling momentum heading into the second quarter. The latest figures…
NASA Names Artemis III Crew: Meet the Astronauts
The Artemis III crew announcement marks another milestone in NASA’s long-term plan to return astronauts to deep space and eventually the lunar surface. The agency has selected four men with military, engineering and medical backgrounds to fly the 2027 mission, which will focus on testing critical systems needed before astronauts attempt another moon landing. Although…
Chase Sapphire Preferred Travel Card Boosts Rewards, $95 Fee
The Chase Sapphire Preferred 2026 update is introducing a fresh collection of benefits designed to help travelers earn more rewards without paying a higher annual fee. Beginning June 15, eligible cardmembers can access new bonus categories, expanded travel protections and additional statement credits while the card continues to carry its existing $95 annual fee. For…
BofA Warns Investors as 70% of Bear Market Signals Flash Red
Investors enjoying another strong year in stocks may want to pay closer attention to warning signs emerging across the market. According to a recent analysis from Bank of America, a growing number of indicators commonly associated with market downturns have begun flashing caution signals. The bank’s strategists believe the stock market may be approaching a…
Severe storms leave 70,000 without power in Minnesota
A powerful line of thunderstorms swept across Minnesota early Wednesday. The storms brought destructive winds, widespread power outages and significant tree damage. Thousands of residents woke up to fallen trees and dark homes after the severe weather moved through overnight. The storm system crossed the state during the overnight hours. Some communities recorded wind gusts…
Global markets fall as tech sell-off and Iran war hit Asia stocks
The global markets tech sell-off Iran war combination delivered a difficult session across Asia on Wednesday. South Korea’s Kospi gave up 4.5 percent, dropping to 7,730.82 after surging the day before. Moreover, Samsung Electronics sank 6.1 percent and chipmaker SK Hynix tumbled 7.5 percent as investors moved out of technology and memory chip stocks. Furthermore,…
Belfast protests erupt after knife attack leaves man injured
The Belfast anti-immigrant protests knife attack response unfolded rapidly on Tuesday. Hundreds of protesters gathered across the city after police charged a Sudanese man in connection with a knife attack that occurred on June 8. Moreover, the attack left one person with serious wounds to the neck and head. Furthermore, police declared a critical incident…
Karmelo Anthony sentenced 35 years for Austin Metcalf murder
Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years in prison marked the conclusion of one of the most widely followed criminal cases in North Texas in recent years. The Collin County jury delivered its sentencing decision on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, just hours after finding Anthony guilty of murder. Moreover, Anthony, who is 19 years old, faced…