Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair fails to attract crowds | FT #shorts Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair is struggling to attract visitors. The event was billed as a centrepiece of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. #Donald #Trumps #Great #American #State

How crowds become stupider Prediction markets suffer when we all think the same way #How #crowds #become #stupider

Bus plunges into ravine in Pakistan, killing 40 Forty people have died after an overcrowded passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Pakistan. #Bus #plunges #into #ravine #Pakistan

French race to get hold of air conditioning as yet another heatwave looms Police were called to supermarkets in the Paris area on Thursday as huge crowds descended on discount stores hoping to get hold of affordable air-cooling units before the third heatwave of the year engulfs the French capital this weekend. #French #race #get #hold #air

Pancakes and holograms fail to draw crowds to Trump’s ‘Freedom 250’ fair Great American State Fair highlights US political division on Washington’s National Mall #Pancakes #and #holograms #fail #draw

Keke Palmer Steals the Show at BET Awards 2026 During Cardi B Intro At the 2026 BET Awards, Keke Palmer shocked the crowd after she stole the microphone from host Druski, before introducing Cardi B's performance. #Keke #Palmer #Steals #the #Show

Taylor Swift Delivers Surprise Virtual Message at Alan Jackson’s Show Taylor Swift surprised Alan Jackson during his farewell concert in Nashville June 27 with a virtual appearance, which appeared to prompt both cheers and boos from the country crowd. #Taylor #Swift #Delivers #Surprise #Virtual

Justin Bieber Makes First Major Appearance Since Coachella to Assist With NHL Draft Just two months after his Coachella headlining set, Justin Bieber stepped out at the NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York June 26 to assist in drafting Gavin McKenna to his longtime favorite team the Toronto Maple Leafs. "What an incredible night," Bieber told the crowd. #Justin #Bieber #Makes #First #Major

Man who killed six at Christmas market in Germany sentenced to life in prison A man who killed six people when he drove a car into crowds at a Christmas market in Germany has been sentenced to life in prison. #Man #who #killed #six #Christmas

Kenyans mark anniversary of bloody protests In tonight's edition, hundreds of people are arrested and crowds are teargassed as Kenyans march on the anniversary of the 2024 violence. Also, Bafana Bafana shuts down its detractors with its big win over South Korea that takes the team to the knockout round of the World Cup for the first time. #Kenyans #mark #anniversary #bloody #protests

‘Like working in a kettle’: France’s overcrowded prisons swelter under historic heatwave The deadly heatwave sweeping France has once again exposed the structural problems of the country’s chronically overcrowded prisons, with groups of three or four detainees crammed into airless cells built to hold a lone prisoner. Analysts and prison staff alike have criticised a penal system that continues to see mass incarceration as the main means of cracking down on crime. #Like #working #kettle #Frances #overcrowded

Deviled eggs, seltzer and a burger you can’t quit: The GLP-1 crowd is (halfway) reinventing the American BBQ Price hikes, Ozempic culture, and a stubborn love of beef are colliding at the grill this July 4th. #Deviled #eggs #seltzer #and #burger

To Escape the Heat, Parisians Jump into an Old Industrial Canal Crowds are filling the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, as temperatures soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Forty people drowned while swimming in other waterways. #Escape #the #Heat #Parisians #Jump

Taylor Swift Performs at Fiancé Travis Kelce’s Tight End University | E! News Taylor Swift surprised the crowd at Travis Kelce’s Tight End University when she joined Lainey Wilson in a performance of her Fearless track “Love Story.” As seen in videos on social media, the crowd roared when Swift strutted onto the stage in a black gown with a glittering silver hem, cheering even louder as the first chords of Swift’s Fearless track. #Taylor #Swift #Performs #Fiancé #Travis

OPINION: Crowded field in France's 2027 election won't necessarily hand victory to the far-right The field for France's presidential election in 2027 currently resembles the starting line-up at the Paris or London marathon, writes John Lichfield. #OPINION #Crowded #field #Frances #2027

A pet emergency can cost $8,000. For millions of Americans, that bill is now a ‘life and death’ decision As emergency vet bills climb into the thousands, more Americans are making care decisions based on their bank balance—and turning to crowdfunding to cover the rest. #pet #emergency #can #cost #8000

Love, loneliness and robots: AI prompts new questions around human connection VivaTech turned ten this year and Europe's biggest tech showcase has never been louder, shinier, or more crowded. But walking the show floors, France 24 tech reporters Charlotte Lam and Peter O'Brien were drawn to one topic: not about productivity or performance, but about companionship and how the booming AI market is filling that void. #Love #loneliness #and #robots #prompts

Christina Aguilera! Marc Anthony! Tom Hanks! Oprah! The Biggest Stars at the Opening of the Obama Presidential Center The Obama Presidential Center celebrated its grand opening on June 18, welcoming a sprawling crowd of politicians, celebrities, and other well-wishers to its 19-acre campus on Chicago’s South Side. #Christina #Aguilera #Marc #Anthony #Tom

Did a Hitler lookalike really attend Germany's World Cup game? The World Cup is well underway across North America, bringing its usual mix of spectacular goals, historic upsets and colourful stadium crowds. But alongside the genuine celebrations, a wave of manipulated media is flooding social media. #Did #Hitler #lookalike #really #attend

In Albania, Protesters Rally Against Multi-Billion-Dollar Luxury Resort Backed by Jared Kushner Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama supports the mega-resort proposed by Trump's son-in-law in the Pishë Poro-Narta protected area. Vanity Fair Italia was on the scene in Tirana for protests against corruption and the “sellout” of Albania, where crowds are calling for a rebellion against the global elite. #Albania #Protesters #Rally #Against #Multi

Forget Mount Fuji this summer. Less crowded adventures await in the Japan Alps and beyond Mount Fuji is one of the most iconic peaks on the planet, but it is also one of the most overtouristed. According to Tokyo-based writer Philip S. #Forget #Mount #Fuji #this #summer

UK celebrates King Charles’s official birthday with Trooping the Colour Crowds have gathered in central London for the Trooping the Colour ceremony to mark King Charles III’s official birthday. #celebrates #King #Charless #official #birthday

See Tom Cruise, Katy Perry & More Stars at U.S. World Cup Opener | E! News The World Cup 2026 kicked off its third opening ceremony in Los Angeles June 12 with Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Katy Perry, and more bringing the star power to the United States' first game against Paraguay. Rapper Future and singer Tyla performed their World Cup album track, "Game Time," before BLACKPINK'S Lisa, Latin superstar Anitta and Nigerian musician Rema got the crowd on their feet with their World Cup song, "Goals. #See #Tom #Cruise #Katy #Perry

Lily Allen, London Ladies, and ‘SNL’ Stars Lit up the Royal Academy’s Summer Party A crowd of artists, actors-of-the-moment, and city it-girls partied and perused the art at the Royal Academy’s glitzy preview evening in London. #Lily #Allen #London #Ladies #and

The Knicks’ Game 4 Comeback Was Epic. So Was Their Fans’ Response. The crowd at Madison Square Garden was forlorn as the New York Knicks fell far behind in Game 4 of the N.B. #The #Knicks #Game #Comeback #Was

Hackeri z Číny boli vlani najväčšou hrozbou pre technologické firmy, tvrdí CrowdStrike. Hrozbou je aj KĽDR Hackeri napojení na Čínu za uplynulý rok predstavovali najväčšiu špionážnu hrozbu pre technologické firmy. Vo svojej dnešnej správe to uviedla spoločnosť CrowdStrike, ktorá sa zaoberá kybernetickou bezpečnosťou. #Hackeri #Číny #boli #vlani #najväčšou

Will Graham Platner survive his controversies? Voters head to the polls for the Maine primary, where Democrats are watching to see whether controversies surrounding Graham Platner will derail his political future. In South Carolina’s Republican gubernatorial race, it’s another test of Trump’s influence in a crowded field. #Will #Graham #Platner #survive #his

Jubilant PSG fans celebrate Champions League victory by the Eiffel Tower A huge crowd of jubilant PSG supporters gathered near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate their team's second Champions League title victory. Thousands of people celebrated across France throughout the night but the parties were blighted by incidents, clashes with police, vandalism, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests, according to authorities. #Jubilant #PSG #fans #celebrate #Champions

Huge crowds greet PSG players as they parade Champions League trophy in Paris #Huge #crowds #greet #PSG #players

Queen Mary of Denmark Celebrates King Frederik X’s 58th Birthday in Giorgio Armani After celebrating the crowded Royal Run, the Danish royal family swapped sneakers for formalwear for the traditional greeting from Amalienborg Palace. #Queen #Mary #Denmark #Celebrates #King

Tearful Kostyuk speaks of Ukraine missile attack after 'most difficult' French Open win An emotional Marta Kostyuk fought back tears after her first-round win at the French Open on Sunday as she told the Roland Garros crowd about waking up to news that a Russian missile had struck near her parents' home in Ukraine.   #Tearful #Kostyuk #speaks #Ukraine #missile

1959 Studebaker Lark Wagon on Bring a Trailer Is for Those Who Don't Follow the Crowd When everybody is driving a gray-scale SUV, it takes a determined individualist to rock a pink station wagon. #1959 #Studebaker #Lark #Wagon #Bring

Five of the Most Memorable Moments on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ From Nick Cave discussing grief to Rep. John Lewis crowd-surfing to Colbert releasing an unaired-by-CBS interview with Texas Rep. #Five #the #Most #Memorable #Moments

Ukraine's bird lovers long for peaceful skies As the war rages on, Ukraine's birds are increasingly becoming victims of the battlefield, pushing volunteers and soldiers to try to rescue and treat injured birds. Skies once filled with birds are now crowded with drones, and constant aerial bombardments have wrecked a delicate ecosystem across a 1,200-kilometre frontline – including birds' nesting grounds and migratory routes. #Ukraines #bird #lovers #long #for

Ebola outbreak spreading as crowd sets fire to treatment centre in DRC Fears are growing that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is gathering momentum, as a treatment centre is set alight by an angry crowd. #Ebola #outbreak #spreading #crowd #sets

Paella de Pollo con Verduras A crowd-friendly, crisp-edged chicken and vegetable rice from chef José Andrés. #Paella #Pollo #con #Verduras

See Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s Unseen Wedding Day Photos | E! News Meghan Markle shared behind-the-scenes pictures from her and Prince Harry’s wedding for their eighth anniversary. In addition to multiple pics of the couple together—captured by photographer Chris Allerton—Meghan featured a performance by Sir Elton John and a look at the crowded hall where he performed. #See #Meghan #Markle #Prince #Harrys

Why was there crowd trouble outside Swatch stores this weekend? Police were called to shops in the UK and Europe at the weekend as crowd trouble broke out over the launch of a new watch. #Why #was #there #crowd #trouble

Why was there crowd trouble outside Swatch stores this weekend? Police were called to Swatch stores across the UK and Europe over crowd trouble following the launch of a watch. #Why #was #there #crowd #trouble

England defeat France to secure eighth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title England won a record eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and fifth successive Grand Slam after beating host France 43-28 on Sunday. Unbeaten France with backing from its largest ever home crowd was expected to seriously threaten England's relentless domination of the championship. #England #defeat #France #secure #eighth

Gucci’s Resort 2027 Show Brought a Star-Studded Front Row to Times Square From Esdeekid to Lindsay Lohan, Demna drew a starry crowd to the center of midtown New York. #Guccis #Resort #2027 #Show #Brought

As the Thames becomes an official swim spot, the river is the only place where Londoners can cool off for free Swimming in the Thames, at a designated spot in West London, is finally becoming official. But as cities get hotter and more crowded, we need to make it much easier for more people to access open water, says outdoor swimmer Jessica Furseth. #the #Thames #becomes #official #swim

North Korean operatives stole $2 billion last year—and financial firms are the next target A new CrowdStrike report shared exclusively with Fortune reveals DPRK-linked hackers tripled their attack pace in a single quarter and U.S. #North #Korean #operatives #stole #billion

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Jordan sees collapse in tourism since Iran war Since the Middle East war erupted in late February, Jordan's ancient city of Petra has been all but abandoned by the usual crowds of tourists that flock to the site every year. #Jordan #sees #collapse #tourism #since

Don Lemon Sure Sounds Like He Wants to Run for President At Tina Brown’s latest gathering of star journalists in London, Lemon’s political aspirations drew laughter from the crowd. He doubled down on them backstage talking to Vanity Fair. #Don #Lemon #Sure #Sounds #Like

Man accused of anti-Semitic Bondi Beach mass shooting faces 19 extra charges Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old man accused of killing 15 people after opening fire on a crowd celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah at Australia's Bondi Beach in December 2025, is facing 19 additional charges, court records showed on Wednesday. Akram's father and alleged accomplice Sajid was shot and killed by police during the attack. #Man #accused #anti #Semitic #Bondi

A jittery CEO crowd at Milken looks abroad for growth—and answers Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. #jittery #CEO #crowd #Milken #looks

Two dead as car rams crowd in Germany's Leipzig Two ​people were killed and three others were seriously injured on Monday when a car drove into a central pedestrian zone of the eastern German city of Leipzig, Mayor Burkhard Jung ​said, the ‌latest in a spate of such incidents in recent years ⁠in Germany. Police arrested the driver, identifying him as a 33-year-old man with German citizenship. #Two #dead #car #rams #crowd

Several injured after car ploughs into city centre crowd in Leipzig Several people have been injured after a car ploughed into a crowd in Leipzig, Germany. #Several #injured #after #car #ploughs

“Not Your Average Showgirl!” Teyana Taylor Revived Her Dirty Rose Burlesque Show Ahead of the Met Gala On Saturday night, a crowd including Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, and the Williams sisters checked in to The Dirty Rose. While they may have actually been inside the confines The Times Square Edition—for a few hours, they were under Teyana Taylor’s lock and key. #Not #Your #Average #Showgirl #Teyana

Inside the Vogue Café—Where the Pre-Met Gala Buzz Was Fueled All Weekend Long “How many Vogue editors does it take to name a café menu? Well, more than you would think,” laughed Chloe Malle, the magazine’s American head of editorial content, to a crowd gathered at the first-ever Manhattan iteration of the Vogue Café, presented by Chase Sapphire Reserve. #Inside #the #Vogue #CaféWhere #the