Organizers say political pressure is motivation to continue celebrating Pride Organizers say political pressure is motivation to continue organizing and celebrating Pride, although some corporate support dwindles. As Pride Month draws to a close, cities across the U.S. are preparing for the final celebrations that punctuate the annual month of LGBTQ+ celebration. This weekend, June will go out with…
Weston McKennie discusses the state of the USMNT ahead of World Cup Soccer standout Weston McKennie discusses the state of the USMNT and how Mauricio Pochettino is getting the squad ready ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Sports Seriously Corrections and clarifications: England won the World Cup in 1966. An earlier version of this story…
USA TODAY interviewed experts about what is happening in the world, and how it should be described. Here’s what they said. ‘You don’t have the cards’: Trump, Zelenskyy clash over war President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy got into a heated exchange during their meeting in the Oval Office. President Donald Trump wants…
Beyoncé Houston concert a hometown welcome Beyoncé came back home to Houston, Texas, for two shows at NRG Stadium. Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour arrived in her hometown of Houston, Texas, with two shows at NRG Stadium. Fans braved 91-degree heat to attend the Houston concert and purchase merchandise. The tour features a 39-song setlist incorporating…
Julius Thomas on finding career in clinical psychology after football USA TODAY Sports spoke with Julius Thomas about finding a unique second career after playing seven seasons in the NFL Sports Seriously Editor’s note: This story is a part of a series by USA TODAY Sports called Project: June. We will publish at least one NFL-themed…
Mentally ill detainees facing deportation are by law afforded a fair hearing, but a national program to provide attorneys has been gutted. The message came over a jail video call between an attorney and her client locked away in immigration detention. In an echoey windowless room she said: “I’m sorry, I can’t be your lawyer…
Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S., but growing evidence shows its promise treating the effects of traumatic brain injury and substance use disorder. A once obscure traditional psychedelic plant from Africa has made headlines recently as Texas pushes for more research and a prominent Republican wrote a vigorous endorsement of its possible use for the…
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today’s puzzle before reading further! Dial Down Constructor: Janice Luttrell Editor: Jared Goudsmit What I Learned from Today’s Puzzle APOLO (10A: Speed skater Ohno) APOLO Ohno is a retired speed skater. When he was 14 years old, he became the youngest U.S. national champion in short…