Culture

Tay Keith, Grammy-Nominated Producer Behind 'Sicko Mode,' Dies at 29

Tay Keith, the Memphis producer behind Travis Scott's 'Sicko Mode' and Drake's 'Look Alive,' was found dead in his Nashville apartment on June 18 at age 29. Police say no foul play is suspected.

Sports

Nike Holds Toma Street Soccer National Finals at Bryant Park June 25-27

Nike turns Bryant Park into a street soccer arena June 25-27 for the Toma National Finals, where 150-plus teen ballers from across North America compete in 4v4 and 1v1 matches with Nike ambassador deals on the line.

Technology

Waymo Recalls 3,871 Robotaxis Over Risk of Entering Freeway Construction Zones

Waymo is recalling 3,871 robotaxis after a software flaw caused vehicles to drive past closure signs into freeway construction zones, following more than a dozen incidents in California and Arizona.

Technology

Allbirds Rebrands to Smartbird and Names Nadia Carlsten CEO in AI Pivot

The shoemaker Allbirds rebranded as Smartbird and named former AWS executive Nadia Carlsten CEO as it completes a pivot from footwear to AI infrastructure, sending its stock up 39%.

Technology

Grand Theft Auto VI Preorders Open June 25 on PS5 and Xbox

Rockstar Games will open Grand Theft Auto VI preorders June 25 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S digital stores, ahead of the game's November 19, 2026 release. Pricing hasn't been announced.

Culture

Education Department Lowers Federal Student Loan Rates for First Time Since 2020

Federal student loan interest rates fell for the 2025-26 year — 6.39% for undergraduates, down 0.14 points across all loan types — the Education Department's first rate cut since 2020.

Sneakers

MLB x Nike Air Max 1 City Connect 'Texas Rangers' Released June 17 for $150

The MLB x Nike Air Max 1 City Connect 'Texas Rangers' dropped June 17 for $150, a Gym Red Air Max 1 with Mexican-heritage embossing drawn from the Rangers' alternate jersey.

Sneakers

Nike Air Liquid Max Returns in 'Bright Crimson' for $220

The Air Liquid Max, Nike's newest Air Max silhouette, gets a fiery general-release colorway: 'Bright Crimson' arrives for $220 with a black mesh upper and metallic gold Swoosh (IQ7634-002).

Sneakers

Nike Book 2 'Just Book' Releases June 26 for $155

Devin Booker's playoff PE goes retail: the Nike Book 2 'Just Book' drops June 26 for $155 in Varsity Royal and University Red, channeling Don C's 2015 Air Jordan 2.

Sneakers

Nike Caitlin 1 'Racer Blue' Releases October 1 for $140

Caitlin Clark's first Nike signature shoe gets its debut colorway: the Caitlin 1 'Racer Blue' releases October 1 for $140, built on a new Opticast upper with forefoot Air Zoom Turbo.

Sneakers

Nike Gato 'N7' Releases June 18 for $125 to Open the 2026 N7 Collection

Nike's Gato 'N7' indoor soccer trainer drops June 18 for $125 in burgundy, forest green, and royal blue suede, opening the 2026 N7 collection that funds Indigenous youth sports.

Sneakers

Zellerfeld x Nike Air Max 1000.2 'Pink Spell' Drops via EQL Raffle June 22

Nike and Zellerfeld extend their 3D-printed partnership with the Air Max 1000.2 'Pink Spell,' a one-piece printed shoe with a bright pink Air unit, going to an EQL raffle June 22-25 at $200.