Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Dangerous flooding in Texas

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Wednesday, June 17

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Texas flood emergency level increases

Dangerous flooding continues Wednesday across Texas as forecasters track a tropical disturbance that could strengthen into the Atlantic season's first named storm .

The National Hurricane Center said the system has a high chance of developing into a tropical system as it moves along the Texas coast Wednesday. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue from Texas into parts of Louisiana and Mississippi, where flood watches are also in effect.The flooding threat comes as the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues across North America, including matches scheduled this week in Houston.

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Teen accused of planning UFC fight attack: The FBI thwarted an alleged plot after a teenage suspect's mother tipped off authorities, according to court documents.
Cause of B-52 bomber crash: Authorities are investigating an "unsurvivable" crash of a United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft  that killed eight people Monday in Southern California.
Is Trump faring OK in primaries?: Runoffs in Alabama and Georgia yesterday tested the president's endorsement. Here are the results for Oklahoma's House and Senate primary.

World Cup

Messi scores!

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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal against Algeria on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo. Denny Medley, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters

Lionel Messi led Argentina to glory with a 3-0 win over Algeria in the opening game of the  2026 World Cup on Tuesday Messi netted a hat trick, which helped him tie the all-time goal scoring record in World Cup history. 

Healthy & Wellness

Meet the grandparents delivering free childcare

Kasia Gay, 69, spends her retirement picking up her grandchildren from school and doing her son's family's laundry. Gay is one of millions of grandparents  providing free child care for their adult children. New data from an AARP survey found that among the 65 million grandparents in the United States, 15% care for their grandkids daily or almost daily.

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What you need to know today

After Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" used "A Charlie Brown Christmas" song without authorization, CBS forked over money to license "Linus and Lucy."

Stephen Colbert is seen on the May 18, 2026, episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ."

Corey Feldman received a diagnosis after spending the night at a hospital due to a medical emergency he'd experienced on a flight.

Corey Feldman attends the premiere for "Nope" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on July 18, 2022.

King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and other members of the British royal family donned hats and summer finery for Royal Ascot 2026.

Horse Racing - Royal Ascot 2026 - Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Britain - June 16, 2026 Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla in the stands REUTERS/Toby Melville

After a decade-long run, fast food chain Chick-fil-A has officially been dethroned, per the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Chick-fil-A maintained a spot on top of the American Customer Satisfaction Index rating list for 11 years.

After Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" used "A Charlie Brown Christmas" song without authorization, CBS forked over money to license "Linus and Lucy."

Stephen Colbert is seen on the May 18, 2026, episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ."

Corey Feldman received a diagnosis after spending the night at a hospital due to a medical emergency he'd experienced on a flight.

Corey Feldman attends the premiere for "Nope" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on July 18, 2022.

King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and other members of the British royal family donned hats and summer finery for Royal Ascot 2026.

Horse Racing - Royal Ascot 2026 - Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Britain - June 16, 2026 Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla in the stands REUTERS/Toby Melville

After a decade-long run, fast food chain Chick-fil-A has officially been dethroned, per the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Chick-fil-A maintained a spot on top of the American Customer Satisfaction Index rating list for 11 years.
 

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