Thursday, June 11, 2026 • 3 min read

The 2026 World Cup is finally here. It’s the biggest FIFA tournament ever, with more teams, more host cities, more soccer. Here’s your guide. 

The Wu-Tang Clan’s halftime optimism seemed almost delusional after New York spent most of the first half on tilt. Instead, the Knicks roared back from a 29-point hole for the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, driving a starry crowd into a frenzy. Catch up. [Yahoo Sports]

President Trump brushed off concerns about inflation, which last month hit 4.2%, driven largely by the war in Iran. “I love the inflation,” he said, adding, “When the war’s over, it’s coming down.” The consumer price index is now at its highest level since April 2023. [USA Today]

A ceasefire is under strain after two days of strikes between the U.S. and Iran, pushing the region closer to a full-scale war. It comes as efforts to negotiate an end to the war appeared stuck. Trump said Tehran would “pay the price” for the stalled talks. [BBC News/AP]

Microsoft cofounder and philanthropist Bill Gates told a House committee that he did not know about the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. Epstein attempted to pressure Gates using information about his personal life, including his infidelity, he said. [CNN]

Last year, pop star Lily Allen broke the internet with West End Girl, a scathing, seemingly tell-all album about the end of her marriage to actor David Harbour. The Stranger Things star shared his feelings about the record and why he “respects her for that.” [Yahoo Entertainment]

Calling all fans of the Strokes, Noah Kahan and Weird Al Yankovic: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival begins today in Manchester, Tenn. Missed out on tickets? Here’s how to stream it. [Yahoo Entertainment]

Game on! The World Cup begins on Fox and Telemundo with Mexico vs. South Africa at 3 p.m. ET, followed by a South Korea-Czech Republic matchup at 10 p.m. ET. A sparkling opening ceremony in Mexico City will feature Shakira, Burna Boy and more. [Yahoo Sports]

The Sky play the Fever at 7 p.m. ET on Prime Video, after a challenging season for Chicago. Can the team move up the standings without a star? For now, they have no choice. [The Athletic]

Vegas and Carolina are playing a Stanley Cup Final for the ages, and the numbers show it. Game 5 is at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, as the Hurricanes look to make the most of home-ice advantage. The series is tied 2-2. [AP]

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In 2002, the reality singing competition American Idol premiered on Fox, with Simon Cowell judging. We all know Kelly Clarkson dominated Season 1 to become the OG champion, but is she actually the most successful alum to ever grace that stage? [Business Insider] 

Talk about an epic pre-show. Faith Ferraiolo thought it was just a normal date night at the drive-in — until her boyfriend, Nathan Kapus, dropped to one knee right before Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu started rolling. The rest of the audience didn't miss a beat, celebrating the Virginia couple with cheers, applause and honking car horns. [People]

When it comes to keeping your heart healthy, certain fruits and veggies are better than others — especially plums, cranberries and these other foods. [BBC News]