News from July 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
About Village People frontman Victor Willis passes away
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, has died on July 1, 2026. He was 74 years old. The group was known for their colorful uniforms and the hit...
About US goalkeeper shines in win
Matt Freese started and finished for the US in a shutout win over Bosnia on July 2, 2026. The group stage game took place in AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The shutout...
About U.S. secures first knockout victory at the tournament
The U.S. defeated Bosnia 1 0 in the World Cup round of 32 on July 2. They now advance to the round of 16. Right back Sergiño Dest earned a Sofascore grade of 7....
About Erina ticket wins Oz Lotto's biggest $30 million payout
A ticket purchased in Erina, NSW matched all the seven numbers in the latest Oz Lotto draw. The win awarded $30 million, breaking the biggest prize ever for thi...
About X-Men '97 Season 2 Arrives
Season 2 of X Men '97 is now streaming on Disney+. Critics have praised the more intense fights and deeper storylines. The animation style stays close to the or...
About Athlete Ryan Lasko faces spine surgery
Ryan Lasko, a rising name in athletics, underwent emergency surgery after fracturing a vertebra in a centre field crash on Tuesday. Doctors had to address the i...
About Saskatoon’s first Legion-hosted fireworks
Saskatoon’s Nutana Legion will host its first Canada Day fireworks show. The display will launch from the new venue, on the west side of the South Saskatchewan...
About Accelerating mid-band 5G with new FCC plans and industry moves
The US Federal Communications Commission has set a vote for a 2027 auction of 160 MHz of mid band spectrum. The auction seek to free more frequencies for 5G ser...
About Bruce Foxton shares Parkinson’s diagnosis
British bassist Bruce Foxton told several major outlets on July 1, 2026 that he is living with Parkinson’s disease. The announcement followed his recent cancell...
About Michael Weatherly comes back to NCIS
CBS announced on Wednesday that Michael Weatherly will return as Tony DiNozzo on the show's new season. Weatherly exited the main series in a few years ago. His...
About Giants snap Diamondbacks' nine-game win streak
On 2 July 2026 the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4 2, ending the Diamondbacks' nine game winning streak against San Francisco. Trevor McDon...