Friday, June 12, 2026 • 3 min read

Elon Musk is officially the world’s first trillionaire (on paper), after the rocket, satellite and AI company SpaceX raised a record $75 billion in its initial public offering. Here’s what to know.

The 2026 World Cup has begun! Yesterday’s opening ceremony in Mexico City featured color, dancing and a performance by Shakira, before host nation Mexico cruised to victory with a 2-0 win over South Africa. Catch up on the action from day one. [BBC News/Yahoo Sports]

More Pacific hurricanes, a wetter and colder winter for the southern U.S. and potentially the hottest year on record: El Niño has officially arrived. The weather pattern is expected to intensify in the coming months, meteorologists say. Here’s what to know. [Yahoo News]

The Supreme Court blocked Alabama from using nitrogen gas to execute a death row inmate, after a lower court said the controversial method was likely unconstitutional. The state must now go through a lengthy appeals process or use another authorized method. [USA Today]

A $60 million Ultimate Fighting Championship event is set to take place at the White House, marking Flag Day and President Trump’s 80th birthday, despite a federal lawsuit. Separately, a giant ‘86 47’ appeared on the National Mall grass. Here’s what it means. [Yahoo News/Time]

When Knicks analyst Monica McNutt made a critical comment about Taylor Swift at the Knicks-Spurs game at Madison Square Garden, she accidentally earned the ire of the world’s Swifties. McNutt has since apologized, saying, “I am wrong.” [Yahoo Sports]

Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, is out now. The “Drivers License” singer on Wednesday played her national TV debut performance of single "The Cure.” Watch it. [Billboard]

The master is back. Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colin Firth, is now in theaters. See what the critics are saying. [Hollywood Reporter]

On day two of the World Cup, the U.S. and Canada officially begin their campaigns, with opening ceremonies before both games. Canada plays Bosnia-Herzegovina at 3 p.m. ET, followed by a U.S.-Paraguay matchup in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ET. All matches are on Fox. [Yahoo Sports]

Fresh off an 87-81 win against the Mercury, the Valkyries play the Storm for the second time this season at 10 p.m. ET on the WNBA app. [AP]

Read your daily horoscope. Play the crossword (or the mini). Check the forecast in your area.

In 1942, a young Anne Frank received a diary with a red-and-white cover for her 13th birthday, in which she would write one of the most important firsthand accounts of the 20th century. Anne and her family spent two years hiding in an Amsterdam office building before they were discovered by German and Dutch Nazis in a raid and arrested. [Biography]

Arsenal Football Club just picked up some new supporters — with very long ears. The Premier League giants recently donated their unused red-and-white socks to a local horse sanctuary in England. The elite-level athletic gear is now getting a new life, helping rescued donkeys and horses recover from injuries. Talk about healing in style! [Washington Post]

With scorching temperatures forecast for this weekend, keep an eye on your pooch’s paws. Here’s a good test of whether it’s too hot for a walk. [BBC News]