The Guardian

State functions, public access and office space: the plans for revamped Buckingham Palace

King Charles will never live in landmark despite £369m upgrade, but aides stress it will remain ‘buzzing hive’ of royal activityNot all modern British monarchs have viewed the prospect of moving into Buckingham Palace with unalloyed joy. So in announcing he will never live there, after the completion of its £369m upgrade next year, King Charles has at least grasped that nettle.Queen Victoria was initially dismayed by the damp, dingy and disorganised building that greeted her and Prince Albert in

general  Jun 26, 2026

ESPN

Answering 13 big questions on the NBA draft: Best ...

Who was the best value pick? Why were there so few trades in Round 1 of the draft? And who will win Rookie of the Year? We answered 13 questions.

sports  Jun 26, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

US Goods Trade Deficit Widens to Biggest in More Than a Year

The US merchandise-trade deficit widened in May to the biggest in more than a year as exports fell and imports rose.

business  Jun 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

What You Need To Know Ahead of Snap-on's Earnings Release

business  Jun 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Soybeans Slipping Back on Friday AM Trade

business  Jun 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Wheat Falling Early on Friday

business  Jun 26, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Bed Bath & Beyond Nabs Bull On ‘Everything Home’ Transformation

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. gained a new bull this week who sees upside for shares on the premise that it will soon be known as a one-stop shop for home improvement and financing services as well as its pillows and pots.

business  Jun 26, 2026

CNBC Finance

The brands winning with World Cup advertising may not be the sponsors

The World Cup winners and losers in advertising may be indicative of a broader trend of how people are responding to authentic branding.

business  Jun 26, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

At Just 11 Years Old, Dexter Sol Ansell Is Already a Pro

The 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' actor is just as charming and cheeky as his beloved squire, Egg. Here, he talks about shooting to 'Thrones' stardom, his latest feature film '500 Miles' — in U.K. cinemas now — and advice from co-star Bill Nighy: "He said, 'Pay your taxes and don't smoke.'"

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Freight distress report: Warehouse cuts mount, trucking bankruptcies continue

business  Jun 26, 2026

BBC Sport

Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?

After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.

sports  Jun 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Friday, June 26, 2026: June hasn't been kind to crypto prices

business  Jun 26, 2026

ESPN

'Is manifestation real?' Why the Valkyries are the...

Williams landed in an ideal spot. Here's how she's unlocked the best offensive season of her WNBA career.

sports  Jun 26, 2026

MarketWatch

The ambition penalty: Why speaking up and asking for more at work is still weaponized against women

Closing the gender pay gap could add $12 trillion to global GDP — so why is progress stalled?

business  Jun 26, 2026

BBC Sport

How Oyarzabal shows Spain are more than just Yamal - Azpilicueta

Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente has the team and squad he needs for success in the next month.

sports  Jun 26, 2026

ESPN

Serena draws Maya Joint, 20, in Wimbledon opener

Serena Williams will play 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

sports  Jun 26, 2026

ESPN

Argentina's soccer system rife with child neglect

The Argentine soccer system that produced the defending World Cup champions is also rife with child exploitation and neglect, according to an ESPN investigation released Friday.

sports  Jun 26, 2026

BBC Sport

What is it like being a tennis parent?

Pushy parents are nothing new in a sport offering the potential of millions of pounds in prize money at the very top - but why does tennis create an environment that makes parents behave this way, and what needs to change?

sports  Jun 26, 2026

ESPN

NBA free agency 2026: How all 30 teams can ace the...

Major moves have already rocked the summer, but work remains for all 30 teams. Here's how each can ace the next stage of their offseason.

sports  Jun 26, 2026

NY Times World

Crimea’s Moscow-Installed Leaders Declare State of Emergency After Ukrainian Attacks

Weeks of intense strikes by Ukraine have rattled everyday life in Crimea to an extent unseen since Russia illegally annexed the peninsula in 2014.

general  Jun 26, 2026