Walmart says ‘bad actor’ responsible for emails sent containing racial slur

Walmart says said that an external actor created false accounts on its site using offensive language, which resulted in inappropriate emails being sent to users.

US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.

Italy investigates deadly cable car crash as lone child survivor recovers

The lone survivor of Sunday’s deadly cable car crash, a 5-year-old Israeli boy living in Italy, remained hospitalized in Turin on Monday with multiple broken bones. Italian officials said 14 people were killed.

Young hits runner with 0.9 left to lift Hawks past Knicks

A crowd that waited eight years to see another Knicks playoff game needed just minutes to make Trae Young its target.

'I was afraid': Prince Harry, Oprah discuss mental health

In “The Me You Can’t See,” Harry reveals that he first saw a therapist approximately four years ago at the encouragement of then-girlfriend Meghan.

Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers

Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.

Burger King launches new chicken sandwich

Burger King has officially thrown its crown into the chicken sandwich wars.

NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal

The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.

Singer Demi Lovato comes out as nonbinary, changes pronouns

“Today is a day I’m so happy to share more of my life with you all — I am proud to let you know that I identify as non-binary.”

Israel-Gaza conflict: Biden expresses 'support' for cease-fire in call with Netanyahu

The White House says President Joe Biden expressed “support” for a cease-fire in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, the eighth day of Israeli-Palestinian fighting.

AT&T announces major merger

A major media merger could shape the types of content on some popular streaming services. 

Major retailers revisit mask policies

Major retailers are deciding how to move forward after recent mask-wearing guidance.

Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say

Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.