Barstool boss Dave Portnoy urged President Donald Trump to denounce the shocking jab against former first lady Michelle Obama by one of Sunday night’s UFC Freedom 250 fighters.

Portnoy spoke out the day after Josh Hokit called Obama a man as he yukked it up with Joe Rogan in the octagon following his heavyweight victory on the White House South Lawn.

“And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man! Am I right, America?” Hokit crowed to cheering spectators as Rogan smiled.

Portnoy was not as amused.

“There was one moment I do think Trump has to denounce, and everybody associated with it has to denounce,” Portnoy said on the Wake Up Barstool podcast on Monday. “And that’s that crazy fighter guy — I don’t even have his name up here — but he won the fight, he took the microphone, and he made a derogatory comment about Michelle Obama.”

Calling  UFC fighters “idiots” and “lunatics,” he added: “When you have that on the White House lawn at an event you put down, I don’t care what you think about the Obamas or anything. That has to be an immediate denounce, like, ‘Wrong, doesn’t speak for me.’ I have no problem with the event. I guess you run that risk because these guys are lunatics.”

Portnoy said he has no problem with the event, which was the subject of massive outcry from the left and a last-minute legal challenge before it ultimately took place on Sunday night.

“The event itself, listen, the troops seemed to love it,” he said. “All the people there seemed to love it. I have no problem with it. I think you’re crying over spilled milk if you are upset about the actual event, but that comment, if you’re gonna do it, own and be like, ‘That was wrong and shouldn’t ever have happened.'”

Watch above via Wake Up Barstool on YouTube.

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Titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator can offer truly gorgeous visual experiences, but there's an awful lot of simulation involved before you get to the flight. You have to learn a lot about cockpit controls, take-offs and landings, and other simulator-y stuff before you're allowed to soar into the sky and see the planet from a bird's eye view.

That's one of the reasons that the flight simulator mode that just launched in Google Earth on the web is likely to be so popular—in just a couple of clicks, you can be zooming through canyons or across cities, without worrying about what kind of plane you're in or how your flaps are set.

As Google mentions, this isn't a completely new experience. It's actually been ported over from the Google Earth desktop app, but there, it's rather hidden—more of an Easter egg than a full-blown feature—and offers much more of a flight simulator feel. For example, you need to choose a plane, and figure out how to take off in it, before you get to the eye-popping visuals.

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Now that this simplified version is available in the web app for free, and it can be run instantly without any flight training, it's likely to be much more popular. To test it out yourself, point your browser towards Google Earth on the web, then click Explore Earth. Find somewhere you want to fly through, then choose Tools > Flight simulator.

Google has helpfully provided some instructions for flying around. You can use either the mouse or the keyboard, and there are basically four directions to master: Up, down, left, and right. You can also adjust your thrust speed.

Everything works through your web browser, so you'll need a fairly modern Windows or macOS computer for this to work smoothly—a lot of data needs to be streamed to your system as you fly. "Flying at extreme speeds or over low-bandwidth connections may result in temporary loading delays," Google says.

Taking to the skies in Google Earth's flight simulator on the web

The first thing you'll notice once you're in the air is that your flight is harder to control than you might think. It's worth taking a few seconds just to appreciate the view before you do anything, because there's a fair chance you're going to get into trouble pretty quickly once you start pressing keys or clicking around.

Use the Up arrow to nudge the nose of the plane down (go lower), the Down arrow to nudge it up (go higher), and the Left arrow and the Right arrow to bank in those directions. Small touches are key: If nothing seems to happen immediately, don't keep pressing the keys, as you'll very soon get out of control.

I found the mouse controls, where you just click and drag on screen, even harder to use. Within a few seconds of trying to change course, I was flying upside down. Not long after that, I was spinning around uncontrollably. Every adjustment I tried to make seemed to make the situation worse.

The controls can take some getting used to. Credit: Lifehacker

Don't worry about too much about hitting the ground—you'll just see a "You crashed! Restart" message, and you immediately take off again. Actually, it was quite a relief after a few minutes of spin-induced dizziness. I think Google Earth needs to make the flying controls less sensitive, or at least give us a quick reset option.

For now, you can't pause or reset the flight without quitting the simulator (via the arrow, top left) and going back in. There are no external views available either—you're basically locked in to looking dead ahead from the cockpit

Even with those caveats, and especially now that I am starting to get the hang of the controls, it's fantastic to be able to soar across any point of the globe in 3D. If you've been looking for something like Microsoft Flight Simulator without the learning curve—and you don't care about advanced features beyond the actual flight—this is a perfect way to zone out for a few minutes.

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President Donald Trump said he wants to know why Democrats — or “Dumocrats” as he has been calling them lately — are so “afraid” of Bill Pulte becoming the acting Director of National Intelligence.

The president on Sunday took a moment away from his 80th birthday and his planned UFC event at the White House to ask on Truth Social why they aren’t fans of his new DNI pick. Trump suggested must be a sinister reason.

“Why are the Dumocrats so afraid of of Bill Pulte at DNI??? He would only be Acting!” Trump posted. “What do they have to be afraid of, what are they hiding? There must be something BIG, mustn’t there???”

That came a few minutes after he posted the following:

A few Dumocrats are against FISA, with or without Bill Pulte going to DNI, as Acting. What kind of a deal is that. Besides, I’m against FISA if it doesn’t come with The Save America Act (Full version!) firmly attached to it. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

Pulte was the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency before Trump tapped him to temporarily replace Tulsi Gabbard as DNI. Because Pulte would only be the interim boss — Trump said last week he’ll be in charge for a “short while” — Pulte does not need to get approved by Congress.

But Democratic lawmakers have revolted against Pulte by allowing FISA Section 702 to lapse.

ABC News reported the section “allows the federal government to collect communications of foreigners abroad without a warrant, including when those people are communicating with Americans, has been fully reauthorized by Congress three times since the intelligence tool was created by law in 2008.”

Last Thursday, Trump announced his nomination of Jay Clayton as the next DNI. Clayton is the former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission and is currently serving as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

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New York Knicks fans celebrate their victory after Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Rather than peacefully celebrating their favorite team winning its first NBA title in 53 years, a number of New York Knicks fans opted for “incredibly destructive” behavior on Saturday night, according to a NYPD report.

“As the game progressed and then following the game, the crowds became increasingly destructive, and there were many incidents of incredibly reckless and dangerous behavior,” the NYPD said in a statement.

That mayhem — according to police — included one shooting, four stabbings, five school buses lit on fire, and 10 NYPD cops getting injured.

The shooting happened at 43rd street and Broadway – about 10 blocks away from the Knicks’ Madison Square Garden home arena; the 17-year-old victim was shot in the foot and had to be rushed by police car to the hospital because fans had “completely took over” the streets; the victim’s status is unclear.

Three people of interest were taken into custody for the shooting and the firearm was recovered at the scene.

The burnt school buses were being used to transport fans to the World Cup when they were stopped and attacked by the rowdy fans; some of this was captured and shared on social media.

There were five cop cars that were also “badly damaged” after fans smashed them with baseball bats and jumped on them, according to the NYPD report.

As for the 10 injured cops, one was punched in the face and another was smacked in the head with a glass bottle.

A total of 63 people were arrested late on Saturday and early on Sunday morning due to the out-of-control celebrations. Some of the charges included assaulting an officer, criminal possession of a gun, and disorderly conduct.

Other parts of NYC were seen on social media celebrating the title in a less-destructive way, with fans from SoHo to the Upper East Side to Brooklyn and other boroughs taking to the streets — and bars — to party.

President Donald Trump congratulated his hometown Knicks and his pal, owner James Dolan, in a Truth Social post soon after Knicks beat San Antonio.

“Tonight, a superstar was born. His name is Jalen Brunson,” Trump said, after the point guard scored 45 points. “And there are others, including, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and great Patriot, Mitchell Robinson! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”

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President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Donald Trump claimed in a Truth Social post on Saturday that a deal with Iran is set to be signed tomorrow — just one day after the president raged at Iranian negotiators for being “dishonorable.”

In his post, Trump blasted former President Barack Obama’s Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement made with Iran, arguing it would have led to Iran possessing a nuclear weapon.

The president wrote:

Barack Hussein Obama’s Deal with Iran, the JCPOA, was an easy, beautiful, smooth road to a Nuclear Weapon, which Iran would have had six years ago, and would have used long before now. My Agreement with Iran is the exact opposite, A WALL TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON! In fact, they no longer want a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement. The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL. Our relationship with Iran is a much different and better one than previous Administrations have had. Unlike Obama’s Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in payments to them, including 1.7 Billion Dollars in green, cold cash, no money will exchange hands. At the appropriate time, when all is calm, we will go in and get the Nuclear Dust, buried deep under the powerful sunken granite mountains, thanks to our beautiful B-2 Bombers and their brilliant pilots, and downblend and destroy it, whether in Iran, or the United States. We look forward to working with Iran, and the entire Middle East, long into the future. Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly. If it doesn’t, we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again! Thank you for your attention to this matter!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

The statement comes just a day after Trump raged on Truth Social over “dishonorable people” leaking details from what he dismissed as a fake deal with Iran.

“The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing. What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth. Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING! Also, their totally rebuffed Drone attack last night against Indian Ships leaving the Hormuz Strait is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. They better get their act together, and FAST!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

U.S. negotiators have lashed out at Iranian leadership on multiple occasions during the negotiations, especially as Iran has continued targeting and attempting to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, where roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply moves through. The U.S. let off multiple strikes against Iran this week amid the country’s “continued aggression.”

On Thursday, Trump said he cancelled a new round of strikes after promising a “very hard night” for Iran.

On Saturday, Trump also shared on Truth Social a post by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, saying, “we are closer to a peace deal than ever before.” The prime minister said finalization of a deal is expected within 24 hours.

“We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week,” he wrote.

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As Lifehacker's deals writer, I'm always looking for the best bargains on TVs, speakers, laptops, and other tech. Now that it's Friday, I've gathered together this week's sales highlights, all of which I've vetted using my favorite price-tracking tools to make sure they are actually good deals.

This week, early Prime Day deals have started, and you can find bargains on the newest Sonos Arc Ultra, the Nintendo Switch 2, the latest Apple Watch, AirPods Max, and more.

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The Apple Watch 11 is $100 off right now

The Series 11 is Apple's middle-of-the-pack smartwatch. Right now, both versions of the Series 11 (the GPS model and the GPS + cellular model) are on sale during Amazon's early Prime Day deals. The GPS version starts at $299 (originally $399) and the GPS + Cellular version starts at $399 (originally $499). If you're looking for the bigger 46mm size, they're both also at least $100 off in the GPS and cellular versions—and these are the lowest prices these models have ever reached, according to price-tracking tools.

This massive TCL Mini-LED TV is $1,000 off

The QM7K is last year's mid-tier QD-Mini LED smart TV, and it offers great value for your money. Right now, the TCL 98QM7K is currently selling for $1,997.99, down from its regular $2,999.99 price and the lowest price recorded so far, according to price trackers. Its highlights include a bright panel, making it great for sunlit rooms. It has deep blacks and almost no light bloom, giving it that premium picture quality.

This is your best chance to get the Switch 2 before the price spikes

If you've been holding off on buying a Nintendo Switch 2, now might be the time to pull the trigger. Right now, Woot is offering a one-time sale on the new console, and first-time customers can knock an extra $15 off the price by using the promo code NEW15 at checkout through June 19, with a limit of one per customer. The timing of this deal is even more noteworthy, given that Nintendo recently announced that the price of the Switch 2 would increase in September.

This is Your chance to get the AirPods Pro 3 for $179

The latest AirPods Pro are a big step up. The third iteration of Apple's iconic earbuds comes with a number of quality-of-life and software improvements that make them worth the typical premium over the AirPods Pro 2—and right now, the AirPods Pro 3 are even cheaper than the previous generation. They're $179 on Amazon as an early Prime Day deal, down from $249 and matching their lowest price ever, according to price tracking tools.

The Sonos Arc Ultra is $200 off

You can get Sonos' latest flagship soundbar, the Arc Ultra, for $899 (originally $1,099) after a $200 discount. The Arc Ultra succeeded the already excellent Arc Soundbar, adding Bluetooth and a more immersive audio experience, with deeper bass and clearer dialogue, according to PCMag's "outstanding" review. This is a very long soundbar, measuring 2.95 by 46.38 by 4.35 inches, so make sure you have the space for it.

The Samsung S90F OLED TV is less than $1,000

If you're looking for an OLED that offers the best value for your money in 2026, consider the 50-inch Samsung S90F OLED. It's always been a great value option (for an OLED), but right now it's going for $979 (originally $1,999.99). This is the lowest price this TV has ever reached. The S90F is the lowest-priced OLED TV from Samsung's 2025 lineup, and a step below the more premium S95F. For around half the price, the S90F cuts out some features that might not be essential for you anyway: It has lower brightness (though it's still pretty good) no anti-reflective coating, and no connection box (that is, an external input/output hub with HDMI, power, and USB for reducing cable clutter).

The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Earbuds are 40% off

The fantastic first-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are going for $179 (originally $299) on Amazon, the lowest price they've ever reached. Though they're an older model, the first-gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth earbuds are still excellent earbuds in 2026. They received an "outstanding" review from PCMag, not just for their best-in-class ANC, but for their great audio quality in general, Spatial audio support, and diverse codec Bluetooth support with AAC and AptX, which makes them great for Android and Apple users alike.

The best Apple headphones are $50 off

The new AirPods Max 2 are getting their first decent discount, currently $499.99 (originally $549.99), their lowest price yet. The biggest upgrades to the AirPods Max 2 include the new "dynamic range" amplifier and Apple's H2 chip (no longer the H1). But there are many other upgrades that are also worth noting.

My favorite travel headphones are $200 off

The JBL Tour One M3 headphones are my favorite traveling headphones, but Lifehacker writer Stephen Johnson said he liked them so much they turned him into an audio snob. They're on sale for $299.95 (originally $449.95), the lowest price Amazon has ever offered.

This 100-inch Hisense QLED is $1,200 off

This Hisense U8QG QLED TV is a huge 100-inch QLED TV—and right now, it’s more than $1,200 off, taking it down to $2,797.96, its lowest price ever. With Mini-LED backlighting, this TV gets super bright—it can hit up to 5,000 nits peak brightness and has up to  5,600 local dimming zones. This results in deep blacks, bold contrast, and high-performing HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and hybrid log gamma (HLG).

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While you may not have heard of it, the Insignia QF Series QLED TV is a hidden gem among budget QLED TVs with built-in Fire TV. It’s not trying to compete with premium models, but consistently delivers vibrant colors and a sharp 4K picture with colors that are richer than similarly priced entry-level TVs. Right now, it’s 40% off across multiple sizes in an early Prime Day deal, starting at $239.99 (originally $399.99), making it a smart time to invest. 

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Quantum Dot Technology allows for a more detailed image than standard LED TVs, while Dolby Vision HDR support improves contrast and overall picture quality. It also comes with Dolby Atmos Audio for improved sound. The built-in Fire TV interface removes the need for a separate streaming stick and gives you access to a wide range of apps and channels, including Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, and Prime Video. 

And despite the largest 85-inch model costing just $659.99 and giving you excellent value-per-inch, the TV itself has a design that looks pricier than its budget-friendly price tag, thanks to thin bezels and a lightweight construction. 

That said, there are a couple of drawbacks. It only has a 60Hz panel, so it’s not the best choice for competitive gaming, and while it supports Dolby Vision, the HDR performance can’t compare to brighter QLED models like the TCL QM8K Series, which is better suited to daytime watching and bright rooms.  There’s also no local dimming, so blacks might not look as deep as they do on higher-end models.

Still, with the 55-inch, 65-inch, and 85-inch models all heavily discounted, this is one of the best QLED TV deals right now. If you’re looking for an affordable entry model with HDR, built-in Fire TV, and a better-than-expected picture, the  Insignia QF Series QLED TV is a great early Prime Day deal to take advantage of now.