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The World Cup is officially up and running, bringing fans from across the world together for the globe’s largest sporting event. But in Mexico, fans are cheering more than the players. Following the inaugural match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, fans took to the streets to celebrate the victory of “el Tri”—Mexico’s national team— on national soil. Among the crowds walking around the city, a duck wearing a Mexican jersey was caught on camera, tugging at the heartstrings of people online. “Honestly, it’s better than the official mascot jajajaja half-court goal from the Mexicans,” a user said…

The music industry and fans are mourning after reports surfaced that Memphis producer Tay Keith has passed away. Keith, born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, built a legendary catalog producing hits for heavyweight artists like Beyoncé, Drake, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, and Gunna.RELATED: Prayers Up! Fans Share Heartbreak After ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Actress Daveigh Chase Passes Away At Age 35Details On Tay Keith’s PassingMetro Nashville Police confirmed Tay Keith’s passing. According to TMZ, officers found the hitmaker inside his Nashville apartment on Thursday, June 18. At this time, the cause of his death is unclear. Police said they do not suspect foul…

Specialty care company Lantern and primary care provider Marathon Health introduced a new partnership on Thursday that aims to bring down specialty care spend for employers. Dallas, Texas-based Lantern directs members of health plans and self-insured employers to the top-performing local providers for surgery, cancer treatment, infusion care or other medical needs. Marathon Health, meanwhile, partners with employer and union plan sponsors to offer in-person and virtual primary care. Through the new partnership, Marathon employer clients who don’t currently offer Lantern’s specialty care benefit can purchase it directly through Marathon. This simplifies the contracting process and helps integrate primary care…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Walmart is welcoming the start of summer with sales on tons of warm-weather fashion finds, and they’re too good to miss. Its summer clearance sale is happening now, making it the perfect time to give your wardrobe a summer refresh with breezy sundresses, trendy tops, two-piece sets and more. And because on-sale picks start as low as $8, you can totally afford to add a few chic picks to your cart. Whether you’re replacing a few outdated clothes or doing…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires in California to counter federal cuts to healthcare for low-income people has sufficient public support to qualify for the November ballot, the state’s top elections official said. Secretary of State Shirley Weber, a Democrat, said Wednesday night that petitioners have collected more than the roughly 875,000 signatures needed to place the proposed tax before voters. It will qualify June 25 unless proponents pull the measure. “Now that California’s historic Billionaire Tax has surpassed the state’s signature requirement, we’re one step closer to saving the hospitals and emergency rooms…

Chrissy Teigen posted a quiet, reflective caption on Instagram Thursday that read more like a diary entry than a typical celebrity update. “laughs and tears and legos and birthdays and concerts and a life that, I guess, just goes on ❤️” – those were her only words on the post. No announcement came with it. The list covers a lot of emotional ground fast. Laughs and tears appear right next to each other at the start. That pairing feels very on brand for her. Then come legos, the kind you step on at 7 a.m., followed by birthdays and concerts.…

Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A Grassy Narrows First Nation woman who suffers from mercury poisoning is insisting that Prime Minister Mark Carney apologize for saying he could “outlast” her during a March protest.At a news conference on Parliament Hill on Thursday, Chrissy Isaacs stood with Grassy Narrows Chief Sherry Ackabee, NDP Leader Avi Lewis and a large delegation of community members carrying photos of their deceased loved ones to demand both an apology…

In a January 2025 podcast episode, Open AI CEO Sam Altman was asked what the most important skill would be in the age of AI. His answer was—in simplest terms—the ability to ask creative questions. Last summer, Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, wrote that, for all the fear about AI, he genuinely believes that “creativity will remain the real currency.” And in an August Business Insider feature, Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost said that people will need to become “creative orchestrators” if they want to succeed in an AI-driven workplace. If you listen to enough AI experts, you’ll inevitably hear…

Fans have been patiently waiting to hear from Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO since news of his divorce filing broke. So far, neither of them has spoken publicly about what led to their split, but that hasn’t stopped the internet from trying to connect every dot possible. Now, the speculation just got even messier as Bunnie teased her upcoming podcast episode while using some of Jelly Roll’s lyrics.RELATED: Holdin’ Her Down! Fans Flood Bunny XO’s Comments With Reactions Following Jelly Roll’s Divorce Filing (VIDEO) Bunnie XO’s Song Choice has Fans Reading Between The LinesFans are scratching their heads after Bunnie XO…

LOS ANGELES — Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested Thursday and charged with 12 felony charges for failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings, prosecutors said. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges at a news conference where he called Mencia “one of California’s biggest tax scofflaws.” He said the 58-year-old stand-up comic was charged with six felony counts for failing to report personal income from 2019 to 2024, and six more for corporate taxes for the same period. Mencia owes more than $300,000 in state taxes on income totaling $8.7 million,…