A speedboat on Lake Powell, Arizona on June 18, 2024. Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images
A toxic algal bloom has been identified in Lake Powell, a popular lake in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The National Park Service has urged visitors to proceed with caution and avoid the water, despite the lake’s popularity with boaters and swimmers. The NPS said that the bloom was identified by dangerously high levels of cyanotoxins in the water, which can wipe out local marine populations. For humans, exposure to cyanotoxins can cause severe liver and kidney damage, and in extreme cases, death. Algal blooms, the NPS explained, can be caused by warming water and the addition of certain nutrients from outside sources, which the NPS says can include agricultural and lawn runoff due to the chemicals present in pesticides and fertilizers. The NPS states that climate change has led to an increase in the number and duration of harmful algal blooms, which were last observed in the recreation area just last fall. Bloom control is possible, but controversial due to concerns about its potential downstream effects on the marine ecosystem. The best way to avoid harm, the Environmental Protection Agency explains, is to avoid exposure to the algae, which is harmful when it is accidentally ingested or inhaled.
An American Airlines flight travelling from Puerto Rico to Dallas turned around 30 minutes after takeoff due to a potential bomb threat. The evidence? A text message that a passenger saw her seat neighbor receive, which said “RIP.” The passenger notified flight attendants, and the pilot decided to ground the aircraft. Once the flight was grounded in Puerto Rico and evacuated, the passenger who received the text revealed that the text message referred to a relative who had died the day before. The head of security for Aerostar, a security company that aided in the investigation, called the situation a “mix-up” that was “handled in accordance with safety protocols.” “There was no real threat to the flight or its passengers,” he said. The flight took off again at around 10:00 am local time in Puerto Rico.
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Sportswear and culture have always been intertwined, and as any sneakerhead or fashionista can attest, Reebok has a long legacy of celebrating that connection. From superstar athletes to musical heavyweights, the brand has consistently aligned with figures who move the needle—and keep people talking. Now, Reebok is building buzz again with its newest slate of collaborations, designed to turn heads, start conversations, and keep you looking fresh all summer long. Check out our three favorites below.
Angel Reese
From Shaquille O’Neal to Allen Iverson, Reebok has always had a basketball-shaped imprint on its DNA—and there’s no one better than Angel Reese to continue the legacy and lead the brand into the future of hoops. The college-champ-turned-WNBA-star’s collection perfectly embodies her unapologetic blend of grit and glam. Whether you’re looking for court-ready kicks to up your game, casual sneakers to complement any fit, or a complete off-the-court fashion upgrade, this collaboration brings the style, edge, and attitude that you need.
Basketball isn’t the only sport that Reebok is bringing back into focus. The brand has also turned its attention to golf, teaming up with U.S. Open champion and global golf star Bryson DeChambeau to relaunch its Reebok Golf category. The new collection blends athletic performance with laid-back summer style, featuring golf shoes, polos, and other gear crafted to optimize your game without sacrificing your look. With Reebok serving as the official sponsor for DeChambeau and his LIV Golf team, Crushers GC, these essentials will have you looking and feeling like a pro—even if your swing still needs work!
Reebok’s culture-spanning collaborations also include partnerships with musical artists like Anuel AA for bold collections that exude personality. This motocross-inspired collection fuses streetwear style with a bit of music flair.
Being called a “billionaire’s daughter” doesn’t sit well with American tennis player Emma Navarro—the daughter of billionaire Ben Navarro. “It’s a label I don’t really like,” the world’s No. 10-ranked player told Tatler ahead of Wimbledon. “I didn’t grow up being handed things.” Her father, the founder and CEO of Sherman Financial Group, is worth $4.8 billion and owns the 20-court club in Charleston, South Carolina, where she grew up playing. “We grew up in a sort of traditional way,” the 24-year-old said. “We’d get up at 6 a.m. on a Saturday morning and go play tennis. Growing up, it was a priority that we learned toughness, and we learned work ethic and how to be intentional and purposeful and live productive lives, so I don’t love being referred to as whoever-with-however-much-money’s daughter.” Navarro, who reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals last year, appeared poised for another deep run at the Grand Slam this week, cruising into the third round Thursday.
At least six people have died, with at least one family reported missing, after extreme flooding in Central Texas Friday morning, the Daily Mail reports. Between 4 and 10 inches of rain fell in Kerr County and Tom Green County starting on Thursday, leading the Guadalupe River to rise by 22 feet. CNN reports that, in some places, the amount of rain that normally falls over the whole summer came down in just a few hours. The disaster has been compounded by the effects of climate change; much of the soil is extremely dry due to drought, creating the conditions for flash flooding. Texas has faced several floods this year on the heels of a record-breaking number of flash floods last year. The flooding comes after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gutted the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is tasked with responding to natural disasters.
This is a picture of the intersection of Bell Street and the loop in San Angelo. We've received multiple reports of flooded roads and homes across Tom Green County. These conditions are life-threatening! DO NOT go out onto the roads! #sjtwx#txwxpic.twitter.com/rQwLeUX12f
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Summer is here. The sun’s out, and the vibes are high—but who says fun under the sun needs to come with a side of alcohol? For your next outing, ditch the booze and bring a pack of Cycling Frog instead. This delicious alcohol alternative uses real ingredients, zero artificial flavorings, and cannabis extracts for a gentle mood boost. Expect a mild and calming buzz after drinking just one—no hangover or regrets.
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Paul Simon, 83, Gives Health Update After Canceling Shows With ‘Intense’ Pain’
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon has undergone back surgery. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Paul Simon, 83, has undergone surgery after suffering “chronic and intense back pain.” The legendary singer-songwriter is hoping to be back on stage next week. Simon, who canceled two concerts last week, published a statement on his Instagram page saying he had undergone “a surgical procedure ... to alleviate severe back pain that he has been experiencing for some time.” The statement said the surgery had gone well, but added that Simon, who rose to fame in the 1960s as half of the folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, would, “need one additional day of rest and recuperation to ensure he is able to perform at the top of his ability” for his next gig in Long Beach, CA, which has been moved back one day.
Paul Simon in 1976 NBC/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Caitlyn Jenner’s close friend and manager, Sophia Hutchins, died following an ATV accident in Malibu on Wednesday, TMZ and People reported. She was 29. Hutchins was driving an ATV on a road near Jenner’s home when she struck the bumper of a moving car, sending the quad bike off the shoulder and into a ravine, according to TMZ, which first reported the news. Two people in the car were said to be uninjured. The watch commander of the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station told the Daily Beast there had been a fatal ATV crash off Decker Road, but did not confirm the victim’s name. The road winds through a hilly area of Malibu. Hutchins, who served as CEO and director of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation, met the reality star in 2015 and appeared in multiple episodes of the series I Am Cait. "Over the last few years, Sophia has been my best friend, family, and confidant," Jenner said in a statement to The New York Times in 2019. “She is one of the top minds in her field. Her value in my life is undeniable. The sky is the limit with her entrepreneurial spirit.” The Daily Beast has reached out to a representative of Jenner for comment.
A coroner reported that Marins is believed to have died less than 20 minutes after internal bleeding began from her traumatic injuries. The Daily Beast/Instagram
The 26-year-old Brazilian tourist who fell during a steep volcano hike in Bali, Indonesia, died from a fatal mix of traumatic injuries, according to a local coroner. Juliana Marins was ascending the more than 12,000-foot Mount Rinjani on the morning of June 21 when she reportedly tumbled off the trail on the Indonesian island of Lombok. Marins’ body was found on June 24 after a multi-day search. Marins “died of internal bleeding caused by damage to organs and bone fractures,” the coroner announced at the Bali Mandara Hospital, where her body was examined. Marins is believed to have died less than 20 minutes after the bleeding began, the coroner said, and she had “no signs of hypothermia or prolonged suffering after the injury.” Marins’ family, who created an Instagram account to track recovery efforts, made it known that they would be seeking justice in her death, accusing the hiking and rescue team of negligence. “Juliana suffered great negligence on the part of the rescue team,” the family wrote in a translated statement on Instagram. “If the team had reached her within the estimated time of 7 hours Juliana would still be alive.”
A North Korean defector dodged a shoot-on-sight order, armed guards, and dozens of land mines to cross one of the most militarized borders in the world. The civilian crossed into South Korea after hiding under bushes along the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), in the midwestern section of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the Korean border. He was spotted by South Korean troops on Thursday morning hiding in a stream, at around 3 a.m., and guided safely through the minefield for screening. This process took 20 hours. The man has since been detained. “We secured the individual through a normal procedure to guide the individual, and relevant authorities plan to investigate the detailed process (in crossing the border) to the South,” said South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is the first defector since a North Korean soldier high-tailed it over the border a year ago, in the eastern county of Goseong.
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They are everywhere now—heading to the grocery store, to school drop-off, and even to that park that doesn’t allow motorized vehicles. The e-Bike has become endemic when you’re traveling around town. But, trying to buy one isn’t always easy... or affordable. There are many options with tons of things to consider spread out across a wide digital landscape.
Comparing and contrasting those specs on individual websites is as exhausting as pedaling uphill. That’s what sets Upway’s e-Bike shop apart. Its mission is to make shopping for your bike as easy as riding it, with new and used models from every major brand. And right now, you can score $100 off your first purchase and a one-year warranty with the code UPWAYFAN at checkout.
Upway doesn’t just let you compare bikes in one place; it provides a short quiz that guides you toward models that fit your needs. It asks for your height, intended use, expected range, and cargo needs. Our favorite aspect is the “help me decide” option that broadens the search. It’s a fast way to narrow down options and is conveniently placed at the top of the homepage.
Upway also has showrooms where you can see the products in person, offers services to get your e-bike certified as new or “like-new,” and has offers to buy back e-bikes for cash. So if you’re in the market to pedal less but travel more, don’t miss out on this current promotion.
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Musician Who Quit Kennedy Center Trashes Trump Pick’s Relentless ‘Hissy Fits’
Singer-songwriter Ben Folds, who quit his role at the Kennedy Center after Trump’s takeover, slammed new MAGA director Richard Grenell for “throwing little hissy fits” and airing political “grievances” instead of focusing on delivering great music. In an interview with The Washington Post, Folds, who served as the artistic adviser to the National Symphony Orchestra, also shared his astonishment at the booings of J.D. Vance and President Trump at the D.C. performing arts center. “I was there for eight years, in the building all the time,” Folds said. “I never saw any … people booing. … That never happened before. He brought the circus with him.” Referring to Grenell, the MAGA loyalist whom Trump picked to lead the Kennedy Center, Folds added: “[T]he head of the Kennedy Center can’t talk for three minutes without having grievances against a political party. His job is to bring excellence in music to everybody. Not to just say you do it but to actually do it. And that starts with not throwing little hissy fits. He’s a grown man.” The Kennedy Center has been approached for comment.
A Kentucky woman who failed to return to her cruise ship after leaving for a hike near Juneau, Alaska, was found dead on Thursday morning. Dr. Marites Buenafe, 62, a physician based in Lexington, left her cruise ship earlier this week, telling friends and family she intended to hike from Gold Ridge to Gastineau Peak after riding the Mount Roberts Tramway. She last texted family early Tuesday and was later seen on security footage at the top of the tram around 7:30 a.m. However, she failed to return before the cruise ship’s 1:30 p.m. departure, prompting a search effort involving dogs, helicopters, and ground teams. Her body was discovered roughly 1,700 feet below Gold Ridge by an Alaska Army National Guard helicopter crew. The mountainous area south of downtown Juneau is a popular and accessible hiking location but sees multiple rescue operations annually, local officials said. Alaska Department of Public Safety Spokesman Austin McDaniel warned that even seemingly simple excursions in Alaska’s wilderness can quickly become perilous with one misstep.
