Crowds exploded in Times Square as Swatch–AP Royal Pop frenzy hits, police called over overcrowding. Iconic NYC hub since 1904.
The NYT reported long lines for viral foods reflect more than demand. Queues have become a social ritual in major cities, shaping how residents engage with dining and public space.
A Guardian feature details Kevin Kotoko and Austin Franklin, two Fox World Cup watchers who are stationed in a Times Square viewing cube for the tournament, offering a window into the surreal setup and the challenges of the assignment.
The TikTok-driven “Scientology speed run” has extended from Los Angeles to the United Kingdom, with dozens of teenagers entering London and Edinburgh centers. Police have intervened, some arrests are reported, and Scientology officials condemn the stunts as trespass and disruption while warning of safety risks.
Swatch and Audemars Piguet have launched the Royal Pop pocket watches to mixed reception. Crowds have formed at stores worldwide, with safety concerns prompting closures in several cities. Early resale prices spike, while Swatch says the collection will remain available for months and is not limited.
Burberry has reported a turnaround with profits returning and sales stabilising, driven by scarves and the new Cotswolds handbag line. The brand is expanding silk scarves and renewing focus on British heritage while facing mixed performance in Europe and the Middle East.
SpaceX has completed the largest IPO in history, valuing the company at about $2.1 trillion and elevating Elon Musk to the world’s first trillionaire. The move expands Musk’s empire across SpaceX, X, Starlink, xAI and more, drawing fresh scrutiny over wealth concentration and the influence of tech giants on US policy and economy.
Scottish supporters are converging on Providence, Rhode Island, for Scotland’s World Cup games in the United States. Organizers have arranged affordable transport and lodging as fans navigate record-high World Cup costs, leveraging local partnerships to host events and shuttle groups to the stadium.
The New York Knicks clinched the NBA title in a dramatic finish, sparking mass celebrations that have stretched into the weekend. Amid the triumph, reports of violence and incidents involving fans have emerged, including assaults and property damage across Manhattan and San Antonio as fans celebrate.
New York primaries have presented a direct test of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's influence as his endorsements have propelled insurgent progressive and democratic socialist challengers against established Democrats in multiple House races. Israel and AI regulation have driven sharp divides; results from June 23 are shaping whether Mamdani will become a national power broker or suffer political setbacks.