Daily News Digest - 2026-06-03

UAF appoints senior Army officer Vander Lugt as permanent chancellor after an eight‑month search.

Prosecutors say DNA ties Timothy Hudson to the killing of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise, but the defense says the evidence falls short of proving murder.

From free classic treats to rubber duck prizes, major doughnut chains are rolling out massive promotions for the June 5 holiday.

A brawl between two men at a Harrisburg kindergarten ceremony forced parents to intervene and pull a toddler to safety.

The Euphoria star will both star in and produce a supernatural thriller that reimagines Sleepy Hollow from a female perspective.

The actor says he’s “thrilled” by the business‑focused network surrounding Kendall Jenner, from the Kardashians to Jeff Bezos.

Low‑budget horror Backrooms tops $100 million domestically, setting a new A24 record and challenging the studio’s genre strategy.

Prime Video’s animated hit returns, spotlighting a decades‑long evolution of Dungeons & Dragons adaptations.

National Merit Scholarship winners announced, with 2,500 students selected for college-sponsored awards worth up to $2,000 annually.

A D.C. lawmaker seeks to rename the capital’s historic urban oasis, arguing it deserves recognition as a national park.

Get ready for a global music party as FIFA's Countdown Concert brings together Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Toronto on June 10.

Steven Spielberg's latest film, Disclosure Day, delves into the question of alien life, releasing June 11. The movie stars Josh O'Connor and Emily Blunt in a story of a cybersecurity whistleblower and a meteorologist with a mysterious epiphany.

The sequel to Fall, the 2022 survival thriller, is set to release on September 9, 2026, with a new cast and deadly new location.

Ackles steps into the role of Russell Shaw in Tracker, marking his latest move from iconic TV monster hunter to a fresh action hero.

A community-driven PC emulator and fan mods have brought Bloodborne to 60 fps, sparking debate over exclusivity and future official support.