Former Prince Andrew released “under investigation” following arrest over Epstein ties

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew and the younger brother of King Charles III, has been released by British police after his arrest on Thursday for suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mountbatten-Windsor was released “under investigation,” meaning he faces no charges at this time. Photos from Mountbatten-Windsor’s Norfolk residence showed police activity on …

Details of those involved in California avalanche near Lake Tahoe that killed 8 on skiing expedition

A backcountry ski trip in California’s Sierra Nevada turned tragic Tuesday when an avalanche near Lake Tahoe killed eight people and left a ninth missing and presumed dead. Several of the victims were parents connected to Sugar Bowl Academy, a competitive ski school near Donner Summit. The group of skiers involved included parents, mostly mothers, …

Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson set to return for 14th NFL season with Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles veteran Lane Johnson has confirmed he plans to return for his 14th NFL season, putting to rest questions about his future after an injury-shortened 2025 campaign. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane was first to report the news on Thursday. Johnson, 35, was sidelined for the final stretch of the regular season — along …

Team USA rallies past Canada in OT to capture Olympic women’s hockey gold

Team USA’s women delivered a dramatic finish in Milan, erasing a late deficit against Canada before sealing a 2-1 overtime triumph to reclaim Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Games. With under three minutes left in regulation and their goalie pulled, the Americans were on the brink of silver. That changed when veteran captain Hilary …

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS battle

Actor Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan (“McSteamy”) on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” has died at the age of 53 after a battle with ALS. Dane’s family shared the following statement with PEOPLE: “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. …

Matt Damon stars in the trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ambitious big-screen adaptation of The Odyssey, offering an early look at the epic ahead of its theatrical debut on July 17, 2026. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, charting a perilous journey home after the Trojan War. The teaser emphasizes survival at …

Billionaire and former Epstein associate Les Wexner deposed by House Oversight Committee

Billionaire retail executive Les Wexner appeared for a closed-door congressional deposition in Ohio on Wednesday, answering questions about his decades-long association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The session, led by the House Oversight Committee, follows the Justice Department’s release of millions of additional records tied to Epstein. The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Wexner after …

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark trial over social media addiction claims

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom to testify in a closely watched case that could reshape how courts view social media companies’ responsibility for young users’ well-being. The trial, unfolding in Los Angeles County Superior Court, is the first of more than 1,500 related lawsuits nationwide to reach a jury. The …

Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving will miss remainder of season due to recovery from ACL surgery

The Dallas Mavericks confirmed Wednesday that Kyrie Irving will not return this season as he continues recovering from ACL reconstruction surgery performed in 2025.Irving, who tore his ACL on March 3 in a game against the  Sacramento Kings, has not appeared in an NBA contest in nearly a year. He logged just over nine minutes …

USA skier Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in women’s slalom, breaks Olympic medal drought

Mikaela Shiffrin ended an eight-year Olympic gold drought on Wednesday, capturing the women’s slalom title at the Milano Cortina Games. Racing at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Italy, Shiffrin surged to the top of the leaderboard with a blistering 47.13-second opening run. She followed it up with the second-fastest time in the final run, …