The most popular trending stories in United States over the last 48 hours.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to the House and said depression treatment caused his months-long absence, raising questions about health privacy, transparency and a competitive New Jersey seat.
The Supreme Court struck down limits on coordinated party spending with candidates in a 6-3 First Amendment ruling. The decision reshapes campaign finance strategy before the 2026 midterm elections.
Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin are being paid $50,000 each by Fox One to watch all 104 World Cup matches from a glass cube in Times Square, turning fan culture into a very public job.
Erling Haaland’s Norway jersey says “Braut Haaland” because he is honoring both sides of his family, including his mother, former Norwegian heptathlete Gry Marita Braut.
Jalen Brunson’s rise from doubted second-round pick to Finals MVP has turned the Knicks’ first title in 53 years into a defining New York sports story.
NPR retracted a report saying Justice Samuel Alito was retiring, saying the story was published in error while Alito and the Supreme Court made no such announcement.
Sandro Mamukelashvili declined his $2.8 million Raptors option and is drawing interest from the Lakers, Timberwolves and other teams after a career season in Toronto.
The Bank for International Settlements says the AI infrastructure boom could become a financial-stability problem if returns disappoint. Its warning focuses on debt, private credit, data centers and a $1 trillion spending race by major hyperscalers.
Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup Round of 32 schedule features Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway, France vs Sweden, and Mexico vs Ecuador after a dramatic Monday of knockout results.
Alex Bregman’s bobbled-grounder moment in Milwaukee intensified pressure on the Cubs’ $175 million signing, even as Chicago won 4-3 and stayed in a wild-card position.
Kirk Franklin’s Gospel on Independence performance in Philadelphia was canceled before he took the stage because of severe weather. Wawa Welcome America officials say there are currently no plans to reschedule the show.
Sacramento is reportedly sending Devin Carter and a 2033 second-round pick to Atlanta. The deal gives Carter a fresh start while helping the Kings trim salary.
