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[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby — a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist — to unveil our first portrait together. This piece reflects so many chapters of Michelle and my story, and we’re thrilled that it will be on display in the Hope and Change lobby at the Obama Presidential Center starting this Juneteenth.

[FIFA @FIFAcom]

48 teams, one dream. @FIFAWorldCup 2026 starts now 🙌

[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

A 24-year-old Polish tennis player arrived in Paris last week ranked 114th in the world, with no sponsors, no guaranteed income, and no certainty she could even pay for her hotel room.

She had to win three qualifying matches just to enter the French Open main draw. Prize money is only paid at the end of the tournament, so a Polish sports drink brand quietly stepped in and covered her hotel bill.

Her name is Maja Chwalinska. And today, she plays in the French Open final.

Before this tournament, she had won exactly one Grand Slam main draw match in her entire career. She had battled depression so severe that in 2021 she couldn't get out of bed. She underwent knee surgery in 2022. She spent years grinding through small tournaments across Europe just to stay afloat.

Then she arrived in Paris, won three qualifiers, and kept winning. Zheng Qinwen. Elise Mertens. Maria Sakkari. Diana Shnaider. Nine straight matches. One set dropped.

She is now the first qualifier in French Open history to reach the final. The last time a qualifier reached a Grand Slam final, it was Emma Raducanu at the 2021 US Open. Raducanu won.

By simply making the final, Chwalinska has earned more prize money than her entire career combined. The runner-up cheque alone is $1.6 million. If she wins today, she takes home $3.25 million.
One week ago she couldn't pay for her hotel room.

[Ed Krassenstein @EdKrassen]

This is nuts!

Thousands of people show up for @jamestalarico’s rally in Ken Paxton’s home county — Collin County — in deep red Texas!

He’s gonna win!

[Bill Madden @maddenifico]

By firing Scott Pelley, editor-in-chief of CBS News Bari Weiss has single-handedly destroyed the most brilliant investigative newsmagazine in network history, 60 Minutes. Weiss exemplifies everything MAGA is about: ego, incompetence, and blithering idiocy.

[War Radar @War_Radar2]

‼️🇺🇸 Pentagon footage reveals the moment a U.S. F-16 “blew apart” a mysterious object over Lake Huron, Michigan.

The newly declassified infrared video shows the fighter jet locking onto a diamond shaped UFO before it erupts mid air, sending debris flying into the water.

The footage is part of a massive new UAP file release by the Pentagon, reigniting global debate over what exactly was flying in U.S. airspace.

Source: NY Post

[Illa O @IlaTexas]

48 Hour Laugh-A-Thon 2026 | Stomping Ground Comedy Theater’s Live Comedy... https://t.co/HMfoN3PP7M via @YouTube

[Illa O @IlaTexas]

48 Hour Laugh-A-Thon 2026 | Stomping Ground Comedy Theater’s Live Comedy... https://t.co/03lezFyoP3 via @YouTube

[ABC News @ABC]

After a jar of Nutella's viral moment aboard the Artemis II spacecraft, the brand says it’s “honored to have traveled farther than any spread in history, taking smiles to new heights.”

[NASA @NASA]

“You can see the surface of the Moon…we just went sci-fi.”

On flight day seven, images from our @NASAArtemis II crew amazed, turning science fiction to reality. From the lunar far side to a solar eclipse from the Moon, the views are EVERYTHING. No pressure to pick a favorite.

[Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @JoshEakle]

It’s important that you understand what happened last night.

Last night, Stephen Colbert interviewed Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, a candidate who, by all accounts, is on track in the polls to flip Texas blue.

In response, Trump’s FCC reportedly threatened CBS if the interview aired.

CBS caved and pulled the segment, citing “financial reasons.”

In modern American history, no president has been more hostile to free speech than Donald Trump.

But censorship always backfires.

Here’s the full segment Trump didn’t want you to see.

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

Last night, CBS refused to air Stephen Colbert’s interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico after pressure from Trump. Colbert addressed the issue with his audience and released the clip online anyway.

RETWEET to thank Colbert for standing up for free speech!

[Curiosity @CuriosityonX]

Putting chemicals in a drop of water

[Steven Bognar @Bogs4NY]

Pima County Sheriff believes a crime was committed in the home of Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, based on what investigators found inside. Ongoing search for Nancy continues ...

[TMZ @TMZ]

'TODAY' Anchor Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Missing https://t.co/bRjpsMn0uJ

[New York Post @nypost]

'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother missing in Arizona under 'concerning circumstances' https://t.co/hGVI3LBbtp

[New York Post @nypost]

Savannah Guthrie’s mother reported missing in Arizona: ‘Grave concern’ https://t.co/bGXux33g0q

[TMZ @TMZ]

Authorities in Arizona are searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of 'TODAY' anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing under what authorities are calling concerning circumstances.

Read more: https://t.co/YgBOSTrDii

[ABC News @ABC]

BREAKING: An 84-year-old woman who was reported missing in Arizona has been identified by officials as the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.

Read more: https://t.co/kB7exOovZB

[Crime With Bobby @CrimeWithBobby]

Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, has been reported missing in the Catalina Foothills area of Arizona.

Sheriff says there were concerning circumstances at the home and homicide detectives are also investigating. Search efforts are ongoing.