Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner on 15 June denied using the phrase “f***ing white girl” in reference to Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, after a courtside video of last week’s WNBA game circulated widely on social media.

Griner told OutKick’s Dan Zak that, despite initially saying she could not recall her exact words from the bench, she was not addressing Clark with the slur heard in the clip. The player did not specify what she had actually said.

The short video has fueled debate about player conduct and league discipline, but the WNBA has not commented publicly and no formal complaint has been announced.

Minnesota authorities are conducting a statewide manhunt for Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who has been identified as the suspect in a shooting that killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The attack, which occurred late Friday in Minneapolis, also left Democratic state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, with gunshot wounds.

Law-enforcement agencies spent Sunday searching homes in rural areas as the hunt entered its second day. Investigators have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of Boelter, warning that he should be considered armed and dangerous. No motive for the shootings has been disclosed.

Universal Pictures’ live-action remake of “How to Train Your Dragon” debuted at No. 1 in North America with an estimated US$83.7 million in weekend ticket sales, according to industry trackers. The film adapts the 2010 animated hit into a live-action format, drawing on the same Viking-era coming-of-age storyline that helped launch a multi-picture franchise.

The strong domestic launch ended a three-week reign for Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch,” which slipped from the top spot after grossing more than US$850 million worldwide since its release. “How to Train Your Dragon” also outperformed the earlier animated version’s North American opening in 2010.

Including overseas receipts, “How to Train Your Dragon” has generated about US$198 million globally, underscoring continued audience appetite for high-profile live-action reboots. Analysts say the robust start positions the film for a profitable run as the summer movie season enters its peak.

A couple visiting Verona’s Palazzo Maffei museum was captured on surveillance cameras damaging the crystal-covered “Van Gogh” chair, an artwork by Italian artist Nicola Bolla. After waiting for security staff to leave the gallery, the man sat on the piece—crafted from hundreds of Swarovski crystals—to pose for a photograph, causing it to collapse under his weight.

The pair immediately left the room following the incident. The museum later released the footage and issued a public appeal for visitors to respect the artworks on display. Local media report that conservators have since restored the fragile chair, while authorities continue efforts to identify the tourists.

In Bolivia, violent clashes have erupted between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales amid protests demanding his reinstatement as a presidential candidate for the August elections. Morales' followers have blocked key highways for over ten days, prompting President Luis Arce to order police and military operations to clear the roadblocks, including a major route connecting Cochabamba with western Bolivia. The confrontations have resulted in the deaths of five police officers and one civilian, with reports indicating that one police officer was taken hostage and killed with explosives. The government has accused drug trafficking elements of infiltrating the protests. The unrest has caused significant disruptions to transportation and daily life. President Arce has reaffirmed his commitment to continue joint operations to unblock affected regions. In the wake of the crisis, Bolivia's Justice Minister César Siles Bazán resigned. The government has condemned the violence and vowed no impunity for those responsible. Meanwhile, opposition figures have called for the arrest of Morales to end the blockades.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner on 15 June denied using the phrase “f***ing white girl” in reference to Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, after a courtside video of last week’s WNBA game circulated widely on social media.

Griner told OutKick’s Dan Zak that, despite initially saying she could not recall her exact words from the bench, she was not addressing Clark with the slur heard in the clip. The player did not specify what she had actually said.

The short video has fueled debate about player conduct and league discipline, but the WNBA has not commented publicly and no formal complaint has been announced.

Minnesota authorities are conducting a statewide manhunt for Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who has been identified as the suspect in a shooting that killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The attack, which occurred late Friday in Minneapolis, also left Democratic state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, with gunshot wounds.

Law-enforcement agencies spent Sunday searching homes in rural areas as the hunt entered its second day. Investigators have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of Boelter, warning that he should be considered armed and dangerous. No motive for the shootings has been disclosed.

Universal Pictures’ live-action remake of “How to Train Your Dragon” debuted at No. 1 in North America with an estimated US$83.7 million in weekend ticket sales, according to industry trackers. The film adapts the 2010 animated hit into a live-action format, drawing on the same Viking-era coming-of-age storyline that helped launch a multi-picture franchise.

The strong domestic launch ended a three-week reign for Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch,” which slipped from the top spot after grossing more than US$850 million worldwide since its release. “How to Train Your Dragon” also outperformed the earlier animated version’s North American opening in 2010.

Including overseas receipts, “How to Train Your Dragon” has generated about US$198 million globally, underscoring continued audience appetite for high-profile live-action reboots. Analysts say the robust start positions the film for a profitable run as the summer movie season enters its peak.

A couple visiting Verona’s Palazzo Maffei museum was captured on surveillance cameras damaging the crystal-covered “Van Gogh” chair, an artwork by Italian artist Nicola Bolla. After waiting for security staff to leave the gallery, the man sat on the piece—crafted from hundreds of Swarovski crystals—to pose for a photograph, causing it to collapse under his weight.

The pair immediately left the room following the incident. The museum later released the footage and issued a public appeal for visitors to respect the artworks on display. Local media report that conservators have since restored the fragile chair, while authorities continue efforts to identify the tourists.

In Bolivia, violent clashes have erupted between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales amid protests demanding his reinstatement as a presidential candidate for the August elections. Morales' followers have blocked key highways for over ten days, prompting President Luis Arce to order police and military operations to clear the roadblocks, including a major route connecting Cochabamba with western Bolivia. The confrontations have resulted in the deaths of five police officers and one civilian, with reports indicating that one police officer was taken hostage and killed with explosives. The government has accused drug trafficking elements of infiltrating the protests. The unrest has caused significant disruptions to transportation and daily life. President Arce has reaffirmed his commitment to continue joint operations to unblock affected regions. In the wake of the crisis, Bolivia's Justice Minister César Siles Bazán resigned. The government has condemned the violence and vowed no impunity for those responsible. Meanwhile, opposition figures have called for the arrest of Morales to end the blockades.