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Tom Hardy has patched things up with MobLand producers after a Season 2 clash, meeting in London with Jez Butterworth, Ronan Barrett, and 101 Studios’ David Glasser (with Guy Ritchie also involved) to chart a path forward. With Hardy back on board, Season 2 is set to premiere later this year and a Season 3 renewal remains unconfirmed, though fall production had been targeted.
An Independent report says a $1.7 million ozone nanobubbler meant to clear algae from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool for the Fourth of July was never used on a pool; temporary devices were deployed but reportedly failed at times, algae blooms appeared, and the permanent unit arrived later, raising questions about procurement and oversight.
A swarm of tornadoes ripped across the Midwest, killing at least two people and damaging dozens of homes in Illinois and Indiana as severe storms continued to sweep the region; the outbreak included dozens of tornado reports across multiple states, with additional severe weather expected to push toward the mid-Atlantic on Monday.
A Pew Research poll shows Americans are increasingly using AI (about half use AI chatbots, with 25% using them daily), but only 16% believe AI will have a positive impact; 40% expect a negative societal impact and 31% expect a negative personal impact, with Gen Z the most wary even as usage remains high. Workplace adoption is rising even as profits in the AI industry remain elusive, underscoring a gap between daily use and long‑term optimism.
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy and senior officials handed back Poland’s Order of the White Eagle after Warsaw said it would revoke the honour, a move tied to a widening WWII-era dispute over the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), accused of massacres of Poles. Poland’s president had announced he would strip Zelenskiy of the award; Kyiv criticized the decision as a strategic misstep and urged reflection rather than political posturing. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged calm to avoid further escalation, while Kyiv said the broader alliance against Russia remains intact.
At Évian, European leaders secured a united G7 stance backing Ukraine and pressed for tougher Russian energy sanctions, signaling closer Europe–U.S. coordination on Ukraine while navigating Trump’s unpredictability. The mix of engagement with Moscow, continued support for Kyiv, and the Iran deal as a potential off‑ramp highlighted a dual‑track approach: protect European interests and keep Trump at the table. Zelenskyy did not secure a bilateral with Trump, and EU officials explored Kremlin channels as part of a broader diplomatic balancing act.
The article presents the full bracket, schedule, and daily game times for the 2026 Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field Omaha, detailing the eight qualified teams, the June 12–22 schedule, and results, along with venue background, the NCAA selection process, and historical context of MCWS champions.
Inflation rose 3.8% in April 2026 while average hourly earnings grew 3.6%, marking the first time in three years that inflation outpaced wage growth and shrinking purchasing power for many households. Price pressures from energy and groceries hit different groups unevenly, with wage gains varying by industry and region. The piece also discusses budgeting and hedges against inflation, including real estate investments via Arrived and gold-backed retirement options, as potential ways to protect nest eggs.
Capital Weather Gang notes a prolonged period of pleasant, sunny weather for the D.C., Md., and Va. region, with a bright moon tonight and no immediate rain in sight, signaling a continued stretch of comfortable conditions.
The European Court ruled against Turkey in a Greek Orthodox clergy rights case, finding that Ankara violated the rights of the Greek Orthodox Church and its clergy, a decision highlighting religious freedom and potentially impacting Turkey–Greece relations and the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
A large Australian study found that combining messaging that alcohol causes cancer with a simple action—counting every drink—most effectively reduced alcohol consumption over six weeks, outperforming other approaches. While results may not generalize everywhere, the findings support using cancer-risk information paired with actionable steps in public health education to curb drinking and its health risks.
In back-to-back budget hearings, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced bipartisan scrutiny over funding for the Iran war and the $1.45 trillion Pentagon spending request, with lawmakers pressing for a concrete supplemental plan (about $29 billion so far), questions on the use of reconciliation for defense funds, and ongoing debates over Ukraine aid and Germany troop withdrawals that could shape support for the budget.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed he approached American Airlines about a potential merger, but American rejected the idea, with its CEO calling such a deal anticompetitive and bad for customers. Kirby argued a combined United–American could better compete with foreign carriers and win regulatory approval, though no deal is in motion.
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced he will not take his seat in the National Assembly after his party lost the parliamentary election, signaling a departure from active role in the chamber following the defeat.
The Bengals swapped the 10th overall pick to acquire star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and signed him to a one-year, $23 million extension through 2028-29. A fellow NFL GM praised Lawrence as more talented than any prospect in this year’s draft, making him the centerpiece of Cincinnati’s revamped defense and a focal point for opponents’ game plans, which should free up other newcomers and veterans on the unit.