Sports, Entertainment & Culture — June 26, 2026

WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas one game for hit to Caitlin Clark’s throat. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was handed a one-game suspension after making contact with her fist to Indiana’s Caitlin Clark’s throat during Wednesday night’s game.

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DGA ratifies four-year deal with studios and streamers. The Directors Guild of America voted to approve a new four-year contract, completing a full round of Hollywood guild deals — a sharp contrast to the industry-wide strikes of three years ago.

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Phoebe Bridgers announces new album ‘Lost Weekend,’ due August 14. Bridgers unveiled her follow-up to Punisher alongside lead single ‘Lost Boys,’ featuring Jack Antonoff, Alex G, and her boygenius bandmates Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.

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Turkey eliminates the U.S. from the World Cup on a last-second goal. After two strong group-stage performances, the United States bowed out on a last-kick winner for Turkey, ending their World Cup run in the group stage with an erratic final showing.

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