‘Spider-Man’ and ‘The Odyssey’ power biggest box office weekend in history

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swung to the top of the box office charts with a whopping $355 million debut — the second-biggest opening weekend in domestic box office history. Combined with the ongoing draw of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” which pulled in another $51 million this weekend, the two blockbusters delivered a one-two punch that … Read more

Berlin police kill Pride attack suspect, and Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson: Weekend Rundown

Berlin police shot and killed the suspect in this weekend’s deadly attack in the city’s Pride festival after he allegedly charged at officers with a knife while they tried to arrest him Sunday, authorities said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The 21-year-old suspect was found … Read more

Spain wins the World Cup, and U.S. service members killed in the Middle East: Weekend Rundown

Spain defeated Lionel Messi and Argentina 1-0 to claim its second World Cup title and first since 2010, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Spain dominated the matchup, ending with 65% possession and 20 shots. … Read more

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies, and more hostility over the Strait of Hormuz: Weekend Rundown

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump’s, has died, his office confirmed. He was 71. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” … Read more