What to know about BTS as the K-pop group returns from military service
It’s official. All seven members of the massively popular K-pop group BTS have completed South Korea’s mandatory military service.
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Game 6: Thunder look to clinch title, Pacers try to extend NBA Finals
The NBA season could end on Thursday night. It’s Game 6 of the NBA Finals, with the Oklahoma City Thunder leading the Indiana Pacers 3-2 in the title series. Game 6 is in Indianapolis and Game 7, if necessary, will be Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery
Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas and attracting participants who said current events strengthened their resolve.
Willie Nelson keeps living the life he loves at 92. ‘I’m not through with it yet’
Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday celebration at the Hollywood Bowl could have been mistaken for a retirement party.
But two years later at 92, he’s working as much as ever. Not that retirement would look much different. The life he loves is making music with his friends, even after outliving so many dear ones.
Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? We offer some predictions
What makes a great song of the summer? Is it an up-tempo pop banger? Something with an earworm chorus? Does it need to feature the words “summer,” “sunshine,” or another synonym — “California” — in the title? How could anyone attempt a song of the summer after the late, great Beach Boy Brian Wilson composed them so expertly, anyway?
Iran’s leader rejects calls to surrender and warns that intervention would harm the US
Iran’s supreme leader rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of more Israeli strikes Wednesday and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage to them.” European diplomats prepared to hold talks with Iran on Friday.
Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend’s death
A jury found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges Wednesday in the 2022 death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, a case that attracted legions of true crime followers who erupted in cheers when word of the acquittal spread outside court.
Erick makes landfall in southern Mexico as a Category 3 storm
Powerful Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca early Thursday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
A relationship expert’s number one tip for dating in every decade
A relationship expert’s number one tip for dating in every decade Aging has certain advantages when it comes to dating. […]
Air India faces turbulence as plane crash prompts deeper checks and disruptions
Air India is facing fresh turbulence following last week’s fatal crash as additional safety inspections on its Dreamliner fleet have led to flight delays, cancellations and growing passenger anxiety.