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USA Today
6 hours ago
- Climate
- USA Today
Trump Mobile, gender care and the champion Panthers: The week in review
Floods ravage Texas, Appalachians Torrential rain and flash flooding in Texas and parts of West Virginia trapped drivers, swept vehicles away and pulled homes off their foundations, leaving as many as 20 people dead and communities struggling to recover. Thunderstorms over San Antonio dropped nearly 10 inches of rain in a matter of hours, more that double the amount of rain the area typically gets in all of June. Up to 4 inches drenched the Appalachian region, overwhelming creeks and waterways. 'It happened so quickly,' said Lou Vargo, Ohio County's emergency management director. "I've been doing this for 35 years. … I've never seen anything like this.' Court upholds gender care ban The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to the transgender rights movement and a victory to the Trump administration when it upheld a Tennessee law barring gender-affirming care for minors. The ruling fell along ideological lines as the court's six conservative justices ruled in favor of the ban and the three liberals dissented. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said the decision was a victory 'in defense of America's children'; Kimberly Inez McGuire, head of Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity, said the court chose 'cruelty over care.' Trump Mobile answers the call Yet another enterprise is getting the Trump name. Trump Mobile, a new cellular service, will offer the 5G '47 Plan' for $47.45 a month (Donald Trump is the nation's 47th and 45th president) and its own phone, the T1 Phone, the Trump Organization announced. 'Trump Mobile is going to change the game,' said Donald Trump Jr., who runs the president's conglomerate with his brother Eric. The gold-colored phone will retail for $499. Of course that's not the only venture in the Trump orbit: There's Truth Social and the crypto company World Liberty Financial, plus Trump Bibles, watches, sneakers and guitars. Steve Carell's advice to grads: 'Just dance' When Steve Carell is your commencement speaker, you should be ready for anything. The actor, who was presented with an honorary degree from Northwestern University before he spoke to its graduates, briefly turned the ceremony into a dance party as he bolted off the stage and into the crowd of delighted grads to 'That's Not My Name' by The Ting Tings. 'That was as invigorating as it was disturbing,' he told them afterward. His speech was not without some sage advice: 'Remember to laugh when you have the opportunity and to cry when necessary,' he said. And, 'just dance sometimes.' Twice is nice for the Florida Panthers Who said the Sunshine State is no place for hockey? The Florida Panthers netted their second straight Stanley Cup − and denied the Edmonton Oilers a second straight time − with a 5-1 romp in front of the home crowd in Game 6 behind a record-tying four goals from winger Sam Reinhart. The Cats join their brethren the Tampa Bay Lightning, who won back-to-back Cups in 2020 and 2021. As for Edmonton, falling short again was especially stinging: The last Canadian team to take home the Stanley Cup was the Montreal Canadiens in 1993. − Compiled and written by Robert Abitbol, USA TODAY copy chief
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Watch: Steve Carell surprises graduates with dance break during Northwestern University event
Northwestern University's 167th commencement ceremony turned unexpectedly joyous on June 15, when actor and comedian Steve Carell took the stage and brought more than just advice—he brought a dance party. Addressing a crowd of over 2,500 graduates at Chicago's United Centre, Carell—best known for playing Michael Scott in The Office—infused his speech with wit, sincerity, and an impromptu moment of celebration. After receiving an honorary degree from the university, he declared mid-address, 'It is time now to follow me in the mid-commencement address dance break,' before breaking into a groove as The Ting Tings' That's Not My Name echoed through the hall. Carell danced alongside students and School of Communication Dean E. Patrick Johnson, eventually leaping off stage to join graduates on the floor. 'That was as invigorating as it was disturbing,' he quipped, gasping for air after the minute-long break. 'Wow, am I out of shape?' The actor used the moment not just for laughs but to underscore a deeper message. Blending comedy with introspection, he urged graduates to lead with empathy and resilience. 'Kindness isn't a weakness—it's a very potent strength,' he said. 'Take care of one another. Remember to laugh when you have the opportunity, and cry when necessary. And as evidenced before, just dance sometimes.' Carell also touched on ambition and self-doubt, encouraging students to convert jealousy into admiration and use it as a source of motivation. In classic comedic fashion, he added a final bit of advice: 'Now is the perfect time to exploit your parents' guilt… they might even let you live in the basement for an extra six months.' The event held personal significance for Carell—his daughter Annie graduated from the School of Communication in 2023, and his son Johnny is part of the class of 2026. His address left the audience not only laughing, but also reflecting, and dancing, a fitting send-off for a new generation stepping into the world.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video captures Steve Carell's dance party during Northwestern commencement speech
Northwestern University's commencement turned into an impromptu dance party thanks to commencement speaker Steve Carell. Halfway through his speech, Carell, who was presented with an honorary degree during the June 15 ceremony, broke into a dance. "It is time now to follow me in the mid commencement address dance break," Carell said during the speech as the music is amped up. The actor started by grooving to "That's Not My Name" by The Ting Tings before joining School of Communications E. Patrick Johnson in a shimmy on stage. He then ran off the stage and into the crowd of graduates as everyone danced along, tapping their feet and waving their arms. "That was as invigorating as it was disturbing," Carell joked after the minute-long break as he caught his breath. "Wow, am I out of shape." Northwestern University celebrated its 167th annual commencement June 15 at the United Center in Chicago, where family, friends and supporters gathered to celebrate graduates, more than 2,500 of whom were in attendance. During his commencement address, sprinkled with his signature humor, Carell reminded graduates to be kind and take care of each other and channel their insecurities and fear into something constructive, saying, "Turn your jealousy into admiration and use it to fuel your ambition in a positive way." "Remember the little things, like being kind and that you're not alone," Carell said. "Kindness isn't a weakness—it is a very potent strength. Take care of one another. Remember to laugh when you have the opportunity and to cry, when necessary." Never miss a viral moment: for USA TODAY's Everyone's Talking newsletter. "As evidenced before, just dance sometimes," Carell added. "And keep in mind that as badly as you feel about the state of the world, your parents probably feel worse. Use that, take advantage of that," he continued. "Now is the perfect time to exploit your parents' guilt and to emotionally blackmail them. They might even let you live in the basement for an extra six months." Carell's daughter, Annie, graduated from the School of Communication in 2023. His son, Johnny, is a member of the class of 2026 at the same school, according to Northwestern. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Steve Carell, graduates dance during Northwestern commencement
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Video captures Steve Carell's dance party during Northwestern commencement speech
Video captures Steve Carell's dance party during Northwestern commencement speech Northwestern University's commencement turned into an impromptu dance party thanks to commencement speaker Steve Carell. Halfway through his speech, Carell, who was presented with an honorary degree during the June 15 ceremony, broke into a dance. "It is time now to follow me in the mid commencement address dance break," Carell said during the speech as the music is amped up. The actor started by grooving to "That's Not My Name" by The Ting Tings before joining School of Communications E. Patrick Johnson in a shimmy on stage. He then ran off the stage and into the crowd of graduates as everyone danced along, tapping their feet and waving their arms. See Steve Carell's impromptu graduation dance break Actor Steve Carell was the commencement speaker at Northwestern University's graduation, where he started an impromptu mid-commencement dance break. "That was as invigorating as it was disturbing," Carell joked after the minute-long break as he caught his breath. "Wow, am I out of shape." Carell: 'Kindness isn't weakness' Northwestern University celebrated its 167th annual commencement June 15 at the United Center in Chicago, where family, friends and supporters gathered to celebrate graduates, more than 2,500 of whom were in attendance. During his commencement address, sprinkled with his signature humor, Carell reminded graduates to be kind and take care of each other and channel their insecurities and fear into something constructive, saying, "Turn your jealousy into admiration and use it to fuel your ambition in a positive way." "Remember the little things, like being kind and that you're not alone," Carell said. "Kindness isn't a weakness—it is a very potent strength. Take care of one another. Remember to laugh when you have the opportunity and to cry, when necessary." "As evidenced before, just dance sometimes," Carell added. "And keep in mind that as badly as you feel about the state of the world, your parents probably feel worse. Use that, take advantage of that," he continued. "Now is the perfect time to exploit your parents' guilt and to emotionally blackmail them. They might even let you live in the basement for an extra six months." Carell's daughter, Annie, graduated from the School of Communication in 2023. His son, Johnny, is a member of the class of 2026 at the same school, according to Northwestern. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
CBC
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Three riffs, one headline. Guess the story for a chance to win a Day 6 tote bag
Riffed from the Headlines 02/15/25 · Social Sharing Riffed from the Headlines is our weekly quiz where we choose three riffs linked by one story in the news. Guess the story that links the riffs and you could win a Day 6 tote bag. The most recent clues were: Mahalia Jackson with Let the Church Roll, The Ting Tings with That's Not My Name and Proud of Your Boy from the Aladdin soundtrack. Congratulations, Kendra! A Day 6 tote bag will be on its way to you soon.
