ICYMI: Friday
US News Last night
From politics to pop culture, if you missed yesterday's news cycle, here's a quick refresher.
Six long reads for your long weekend
Long Reads 1 hour ago
This long weekend, delve into these stories about disappearing rape kits in Detroit, the woman who stops bombs, corporate prisons and more.
Drake and Rihanna are officially an item
Celebrity 3 hours ago
E! News reports the frequent collaborators have officially started dating again according to their sources and fans of both of them are very happy about the news.
Watch Ricky Gervais' new David Brent music video
Movies 4 hours ago
Does it offend you, yeah? He's a friend first, a boss second, and an entertainer third, and he has a new single out. Gervais' most famous character returns in David Brent: Life On The Road later this year, with an album of his songs released soon.
Lakers come to $72 million agreement with Luol Deng
NBA 1 hour ago
Luol Deng, 31-year-old forward, has agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Matthew McConaughey to teach at University of Texas-Austin
Celebrity Yesterday
The Oscar-winning actor will teach a course at his alma mater alongside director Gary Ross. The two worked together on their upcoming film The Free State of Jones.
Doc McStuffins fans make a plea for its renewal
Television 45 minutes ago
After finding out that Disney Junior had not renewed children's show Doc McStuffins for a fifth season, comedian W. Kamau Bell made a call to action, telling fans to come forward and help prove the importance of keeping the show on the air.
NFL players can't believe the money in NBA free agency
Basketball Yesterday
From the moment NBA free agency started on July 1, money has been flying everywhere. The deals are some of the richest in league history and the players from the NFL have taken notice.
The owner has restricted access to this content.
ICYMI: 15 of the funniest Tweets from June
Haha Yesterday
Need a laugh as you ease into the long weekend? How about 15?
Swimmer Natalie Coughlin won't be going to Rio
Olympics Yesterday
The decorated Olympian, 33, won't be participating in the 50 free competition at the Omaha Swim Trials, also confirming that she won't be representing Team USA at the Summer Games in August. Coughlin is a three-time Olympian with 12 medals to her name.
Usain Bolt pulls out of Olympic trials due to injury
Track & Field Last night
The Jamaican Olympian who currently holds the world record for the 100m will not participate in the Jamaican Olympic trials after suffering a hamstring injury. He says he will seek a medical exemption and attempt to qualify for the Olympics at the London Anniversary games.
David Backes signs with Boston
NHL Yesterday
After 10 seasons with the St. Louis Blues, the forward will be playing with the Bruins this season, agreeing to a five-year deal.
Bangladesh hostage situation resolved, 13 lives saved
World News Last night
After an overnight siege in which around 20 hostages were held in a Dhaka bakery by ISIS gunmen, the police stormed the bakery, killing all 6 gunmen. It has been confirmed that 13 of the hostages were rescued. 20 hostages were killed in the stand-off.
Happy Caturday, cat fans!
Animals Last night
And lo, once more it is time to celebrate that most sacred of days: Caturday. Bow to the furry overlords. Look at their little feet. Aw, bless.
Joakim Noah signs with the New York Knicks
NBA Last night
After days of speculation, the New York Knicks and free-agent forward Joakim Noah officially came to an agreement on a deal. The acquisition reunites Noah with his former Chicago Bulls teammate Derrick Rose.
Mike Conley just scored the richest deal in NBA history
NBA Yesterday
The dollars have been flying, but Mike Conley might have just won NBA free agency. According to reports, Conley and the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to the most lucrative contract in NBA history.
Sanya Richards-Ross will not race in Rio, retires
Track & Field Last night
The American track and field star announced her retirement from the sport after pulling up short at the U.S. Olympic trials in a 400 meter qualifier. She leaves as a four-time Olympic gold medalist.
There's been an orangutan escape at Busch Gardens
Weird Yesterday
The Tampa theme park was evacuated after an orangutan got out of its enclosure.
Serena Williams plays angry, fights back to win
Wimbledon Yesterday
It was a close call, but Serena rallied back to beat unranked Christina McHale after dropping the first set. Her Wimbledon hopes are still alive.
Would you eat dessert hummus?
Food Yesterday
Thanks to Delighted by Hummus, the chickpea spread just got a sweet twist.