A large temporary mixed martial arts arena has been constructed on the White House South Lawn in preparation for a UFC event scheduled for Sunday, according to reporting and official filings describing the project.
A federal judge in Boston on Thursday ordered Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to drop his lawsuit against the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, ruling that the case amounted to retaliatory litigation.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she raised safety concerns and requested additional heat mitigation measures ahead of the 2026 FIFA Fan Festival in Houston but said event organizers did not act on most of her requests.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott outlined a series of legislative and political priorities on Friday during his keynote address at the state Republican Party convention in Houston, where a live elephant later entered the convention hall as a staged appearance following his speech.
United States men’s national soccer team opened its home campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay national football team on Friday in Inglewood, California.
Former England captain and global football icon David Beckham was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, June 12, in a ceremony that also highlighted the growing popularity of soccer in the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Jimuel Pacquiao and his non-showbiz partner Carolina are now officially husband and wife after a garden wedding ceremony held in California, United States.
A candlelight service will be held on Saturday to honor Divine Adili, as the Ateneo community gathers in prayer and remembrance following his death.
Victor Wembanyama said the San Antonio Spurs have put their devastating Game 4 loss behind them and are focused on extending the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.
Canadian tennis player Victoria Mboko announced that she will miss the remainder of the grass-court season after suffering a knee injury, a setback that will also keep her out of Wimbledon Championships.