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science

Here’s how big the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo might be

By Scientific American | | 6/16/2026 8:00 AM

Scientists have modeled the potential size of this current outbreak, which some experts think could become one of the worst Ebola epidemics on record ... Read full Story

FFNEWS

Freight Distress Report: more carriers shut down, logistics firms cut jobs

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 6/16/2026 8:00 AM

Freight-sector bankruptcies and layoffs continued piling up in June as carriers and logistics providers cut costs. The post Freight Distress Report: more carriers shut down, logistics firms cut jobs appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

soccer

Video: Milan’s risk and opportunities with ex-Man United coach Amorim

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 8:00 AM

Milan are set to announce Ruben Amorim as their new coach: Ben Dixon of SempreMilan joins Lorenzo Bettoni to analyse the risks and opportunities under the Portuguese tactician.Former Manchester United... ... Read full Story

soccer

Mourinho plans to test returning Real Madrid prodigy in a new role next season

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 8:00 AM

Endrick’s third season at Real Madrid could look very different from what the fans have associated him with. According to a report from The Athletic, new manager Jose Mourinho is considering using ... ... Read full Story

soccer

After a breakthrough season, a Manchester City youngster is ready to make a splash at the World Cup

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 8:00 AM

In a way, the 2025-26 season became known as Nico O’Reilly’s breakout season. The Manchester City youngster took the step from being a talented young player to becoming a key member of Pep Guardio... ... Read full Story

soccer

France: Deschamps' most-used XI 💙

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 7:53 AM

There are some big names.This Tuesday evening, Didier Deschamps will play the first match of his final major tournament at the helm of Les Bleus.On Les Bleus’ bench for 14 years, the France head coa... ... Read full Story

soccer

Centre-half Forbes joins United after West Ham exit

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 7:52 AM

Dundee United have signed Northern Irish centre-half Michael Forbes following the 22-year-old's release by West Ham United. Forbes, who has signed a two-year contract with the Scottish Premiership club holding an option for a further year, has one cap for his country back in 2023 and manager Jim Goodwin believes United can help him "fulfil his potential". "Michael is a player we've admired for some time," he told his club website. ... Read full Story

soccer

Would Hearts' McInnes be 'perfect fit' for Rangers?

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 7:51 AM

With Derek McInnes reportedly on the verge of a switch from Hearts to Rangers, his former assistant Tony Docherty details why the move would be a 'perfect fit'. ... Read full Story

lifestyle

Tom Holland finally confirms secret wedding to Zendaya after months of speculation

By Hello! Magazine | Jenni McKnight | 6/16/2026 7:51 AM

Spider-Man: Brand New Day star Tom Holland appears to have confirmed his secret wedding to Zendaya in a new interview, revealing his family 'were all there' ... Read full Story

finance

A veteran investor is kicking Tesla out of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ — replacing it with this tech giant

By MarketWatch.com | Michael Brush | 6/16/2026 7:50 AM

T. Rowe Price fund manager David Giroux says Big Tech isn’t in a bubble, but there’s value in healthcare and utilities. ... Read full Story

soccer

World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v Senegal, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 16 June

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 7:48 AM

World Cup newsletter | Daily podcast | Get the app Live blog: the latest news from around the tournament ... Read full Story

music

Sheryl Crow Calls Donald Trump’s White House Lawn UFC Birthday Brawl ‘Disgraceful and Void of Decency’

By Billboard | Gil Kaufman | 6/16/2026 7:45 AM

The singer slammed "powerful, rich people" gathering at the People's House to watch the violent bloodsport and the "vile and racist" comment one fighter made about Michelle Obama. ... Read full Story

finance

Robinhood is cutting 10% of its jobs to keep a ‘high performance culture’

By MarketWatch.com | Tomi Kilgore | 6/16/2026 7:44 AM

Robinhood’s stock, already riding a four-session winning streak, looked to continue its climb. ... Read full Story

soccer

Real Madrid want to quickly finalise 29-year-old outcast’s departure – report

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 7:40 AM

Real Madrid look set to have a busy transfer window, both in terms of incomings and outgoings, with Jose Mourinho keen on revamping the squad.Although most of the news until now has come in the form o... ... Read full Story

soccer

👵🏽 40 and clubless: Vozinha becomes a star after epic game

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 7:37 AM

Goalkeeper Vozinha, from the Cape Verde national team, had an unusual day as he became the standout name of the World Cup this Monday (15).The 40-year-old veteran made crucial saves and was named man ... ... Read full Story

soccer

What size should the Arsenal Women squad be for the 2026/27 season?

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 7:36 AM

Arsenal currently have 25 professionals under contract, but further signings and the need for another goalkeeper and centre-back could leave the squad badly overcrowded.Photo by Annabel Lee-Ellis/Gett... ... Read full Story

soccer

Official | Damien Perrinelle appointed Red Star manager

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 7:35 AM

Former AS Monaco assistant Damien Perrinelle has been appointed manager of Ligue 2 club Red Star, it was announced on Monday.Perrinelle, who previously managed Monaco’s academy side, was integrated ... ... Read full Story

soccer

Serie A defender wants to wait for Barcelona despite Chelsea and Atletico Madrid interest

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 7:35 AM

Barcelona started the summer transfer window like a bullet train, moving ahead of everyone else to wrap up a deal for Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon.Slowly, though, since that deal happened, the... ... Read full Story

soccer

Ferland Mendy set to leave Real Madrid

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 7:35 AM

Ferland Mendy (31) looks set to leave Real Madrid during the summer transfer window, according to a report from The Athletic. The French international defender has been deemed surplus to requirements... ... Read full Story

soccer

Which Italy World Cup Team Was the Greatest?

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 7:35 AM

Italy has lifted the World Cup four times (in 1934, 1938, 1982, and 2006), which puts the Azzurri among the most successful national teams in the history of the game. Yet the question of which specifi... ... Read full Story

auto

Toyota's New Fix For The Big Tundra Engine Recall May Upset Some Owners

by carbuzz.com | Jun 17 2026

beauty

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

by The List | Mar 02 2025

book

The Shippers

by BookPage | Jun 17 2026

connecticut

Trump admin. to buy back another energy company’s offshore wind leases

by CT Mirror | Jun 17 2026

exercise

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

by thehealthy.com | Apr 15 2026

fashion

Lethal injection: Inside the cosmetic filler complication that killed Estée Lauder VP

by NY Post | Jun 17 2026

food

Penelope Bourbon is launching its Classic Series with two whiskeys

by THE MANUAL | Jun 17 2026

long_island

‘Horrendous’ Heuermann sentenced to life without parole in Gilgo Beach killings

by greaterlongisland.com | Jun 17 2026

music

Carlos Vives & Silvestre Dangond Bring Rhythm to Colombia’s World Cup 2026 Debut in Mexico

by Billboard | Jun 17 2026

nutrition

She Lost 60 Pounds on the Mayo Clinic Diet—Here’s How It Worked

by thehealthy.com | Apr 30 2026

odd_fun

Look: Alligator found 'posted up right at the front door' of S.C. home

by United Press International, Inc. | Jun 17 2026

opinion

DAVID MARCUS: Dems run against 'Epstein Class,' but can't name anyone in it

by Opinion on Fox News | Jun 17 2026

real_estate

Penthouse asking $3.75M is the priciest-ever condo to list in this beachy corner of Queens

by NY Post | Jun 17 2026

shopping

Volkswagen Proves Yet Again How Its Vans Set the Standard

by Gear Patrol | Jun 17 2026

soccer

🎥 Amid thousands of Portuguese fans! Congo supporters go wild after goal

by Yahoo Sports | Jun 17 2026

Word of the Day

wifty

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 17, 2026 is:

wifty • \WIF-tee\ • adjective

Wifty, a synonym of ditzy, describes something or someone eccentrically silly or scatterbrained.

// The play features a wifty character who starts out blissfully unaware of the conflict driving the plot but ultimately pulls it together to save the day.

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Examples:

“When he dreams, he dreams about moving to Wyoming, which he has visited with his family. ... Sometimes when he talks about this, it sounds as ordinary and hard-boiled as a real estate appraisal; other times it can sound fantastical and wifty and achingly naive ...” — Susan Orlean, Joyride: A Memoir, 2025

Did you know?

Whence wifty? Wordsmiths have been wondering for a while. The earliest print evidence of wifty comes from the early 20th century, though the word was certainly being used in spoken English before that. The adjective suffix -y is clear enough; when added to another word it can mean “full of” (as in “muddy), “having the character of” (think “waxy”), “tending or inclined to” (as in “sleepy”), etc. So what’s wift? Well, that element could come from whiff, which as a noun can refer to a quick puff or slight gust of air—a person described by the word wifty might also, if unkindly, be called an airhead. Or perhaps the wift is related to waft, “to move or go lightly on a buoyant medium,” if it’s fair to say that the wifty among us have their heads in the clouds. Whatever once may have been known about it, the answer is now blowing in the wind.

Here’s how big the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo might be

Freight Distress Report: more carriers shut down, logistics firms cut jobs

Video: Milan’s risk and opportunities with ex-Man United coach Amorim

Mourinho plans to test returning Real Madrid prodigy in a new role next season

After a breakthrough season, a Manchester City youngster is ready to make a splash at the World Cup

France: Deschamps' most-used XI 💙

Centre-half Forbes joins United after West Ham exit

Would Hearts' McInnes be 'perfect fit' for Rangers?

Tom Holland finally confirms secret wedding to Zendaya after months of speculation

A veteran investor is kicking Tesla out of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ — replacing it with this tech giant

World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v Senegal, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 16 June

Sheryl Crow Calls Donald Trump’s White House Lawn UFC Birthday Brawl ‘Disgraceful and Void of Decency’

Robinhood is cutting 10% of its jobs to keep a ‘high performance culture’

Real Madrid want to quickly finalise 29-year-old outcast’s departure – report

👵🏽 40 and clubless: Vozinha becomes a star after epic game

What size should the Arsenal Women squad be for the 2026/27 season?

Official | Damien Perrinelle appointed Red Star manager

Serie A defender wants to wait for Barcelona despite Chelsea and Atletico Madrid interest

Ferland Mendy set to leave Real Madrid

Which Italy World Cup Team Was the Greatest?

Toyota's New Fix For The Big Tundra Engine Recall May Upset Some Owners

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

The Shippers

Trump admin. to buy back another energy company’s offshore wind leases

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

Lethal injection: Inside the cosmetic filler complication that killed Estée Lauder VP

Penelope Bourbon is launching its Classic Series with two whiskeys

‘Horrendous’ Heuermann sentenced to life without parole in Gilgo Beach killings

Carlos Vives & Silvestre Dangond Bring Rhythm to Colombia’s World Cup 2026 Debut in Mexico

She Lost 60 Pounds on the Mayo Clinic Diet—Here’s How It Worked

Look: Alligator found 'posted up right at the front door' of S.C. home

DAVID MARCUS: Dems run against 'Epstein Class,' but can't name anyone in it

Penthouse asking $3.75M is the priciest-ever condo to list in this beachy corner of Queens

Volkswagen Proves Yet Again How Its Vans Set the Standard

🎥 Amid thousands of Portuguese fans! Congo supporters go wild after goal

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Look: Alligator found 'posted up right at the front door' of S.C. home

2.$1 million lottery ticket nearly thrown out by N.C. woman

3.Kangaroo gets new home after several days on the loose in Quebec

4.Watch: Boston bars say Scottish soccer fans are drinking them dry

5.World's oldest living land animal extends record to 194 years

6.Watch: Australian zoo's escaped Tasmanian devil safely captured

7.Watch: San Diego Zoo fills bear habitat with man-made snow

8.Lottery player's forgetfulness leads to $1.05M jackpot

9.Look: Loose emu's origins a mystery in New Jersey

10.Look: German man assembles world's largest Lego sausage