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Barcelona's women's team secured a dominant 6-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals, with key goals from Pajor, Brugts, and Putellas. The Catalans now have a strong chance to reach their eighth consecutive semifinal, despite injuries to key players. Madrid faces a tough second leg.
Dalton Eatherly, known online as Chud the Builder, has been charged with attempted murder, firearm offenses, and related counts after a midday shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse. He remains hospitalized with a graze wound; the other victim is in stable condition. He has a history of provocative, racially charged livestreams.
Starbucks has announced further corporate layoffs and office consolidations as part of its ongoing turnaround, with about 300 US support roles being eliminated and international support reviewed. The company expects roughly $400 million in restructuring charges, including $120 million in severance, and notes that store operations are unaffected.
NFL owners have awarded Nashville the 2030 Super Bowl to be played at the city’s new $2.1 billion enclosed stadium, with planning already underway as the city hosts major events and prepares for stadium completion in 2027.
A U.S. judge has dismissed a prohibition against vindictive prosecution in the Abrego Garcia case, ruling that the government’s actions were tainted by timing and public statements around deportation. The ruling follows a 2025 deportation to El Salvador and a 2026 criminal case that was later dropped while investigations cited potential vindictive motives.
Independent, author-owned bookstores have expanded in the U.S., with a surge in ABA membership and ventures from Patchett, Erdrich, Groff and Straub. Stores range from Birchbark in Minneapolis to An Unlikely Story in Plainville, reflecting a broader mission beyond selling books.
A wave of author-owned bookstores across the U.S. is reshaping independent bookselling. Notable spaces founded by Judy Blume, Louise Erdrich, Lauren Groff, Jeff Kinney and George R.R. Martin are expanding in Brooklyn, Minnesota, Florida, Massachusetts and New Mexico, offering community hubs beyond Amazon-dominated retail.
Taylor Swift has announced a new original song, I Knew It, I Knew You, for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, releasing Friday. The rollout includes billboards, revised cover art, and exclusive CD editions, driving early fan engagement and merchandise sales. Swift describes the collaboration as a childhood dream realized, while the film lands on June 19.