Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee's winning words? The BBC challenged Americans to spell words used in the last three Scripps National Spelling Bee competitions. Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker. He defeated 12-year-old Ishaan Gupta, who spelled 25 words correctly. Parikh won out against 247 spellers competing in the annual contest, aged between nine and 15, taking home a $52,000 (£39,000) cash prize.

We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found In 2026, Donald Trump's use of social media has escalated. The BBC sifted through thousands of posts on his platform Truth Social to analyse what the President has been saying and when. What was the busiest day? When are the busiest hours? What type of content does President Trump share?

US President Donald Trump is transforming Washington DC by renaming institutions with his name, doing major renovations at historic sites and putting his face around the city. BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith visits the sites he's changing, including the Trump Kennedy Center, the Donald J Trump United States Institute of Peace and the White House, where a ballroom is being built. Fans rally behind US men's national soccer team as World Cup roster revealed BBC's Carl Nasman was at the event, where he asked enthusiasts about World Cup ticket prices and what the sport means to the US. The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth's only natural satellite by 2032. Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket, which landed in a planned fiery explosion on Friday.

Preparations are underway at the White House South Lawn for an upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event. The cage fight is scheduled to take place 14 June as part of the America 250 celebrations. US President Donald Trump said UFC president Dana White, a longtime ally, will build "a 5,000-seat arena right outside the front door of the White House", along with eight large screens in a nearby park for fans to watch from a distance. Fans rally behind US men's national soccer team as World Cup roster revealed BBC's Carl Nasman was at the event, where he asked enthusiasts about World Cup ticket prices and what the sport means to the US. The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth's only natural satellite by 2032.

Kyle Busch's widow revealed haunting plan to have his baby if he ever died - six months before NASCAR great's shock passing Wife goes scorched earth on cop husband with divorce filings so scandalous he has now lost his job, as family's perfect life is shattered These billion-dollar projects were sold as a green revolution for struggling communities. Megyn Kelly is torched by MAGA after she issued direct hit at Trump for'cheating on every wife he's had' I got addicted to the stimulant that Trump insiders are secretly using... it can obliterate your sexual performance and ruined my life Scientists discover a third eye hidden in the human body and the reason it's there Mother who abandoned her children blindfolded in Portuguese woods is sent to the country's toughest women's prison - as videos of her partner decrying'end of the world' emerge Harrowing map shows cancer explosion that'll make you put down your favorite drink... have you left it too late? Ozempic and Wegovy can lead to devastating muscle and bone loss... now experts reveal exactly how to fight it Fans go wild as Kyle Richards' forgotten role in ER resurfaces... and it's a long way from RHOBH I lost five pounds in six weeks when I discovered'Nature's Ozempic': All the benefits of the jabs with NONE of the side effects - and I just stir it into my morning coffee... by BEATRICE AIDIN The dangerously overdue Northeast hurricane we can't ignore: Catastrophic damage and biggest New England danger zone revealed by top forecaster China's answer to the Rolls-Royce: Self-parking, £130,000 18ft-long beast is packed with gadgets, a 40-inch screen and gold trim Tiger Woods breaks his silence after his'return to rehab' in Switzerland following brief reunion with Vanessa Trump America's best kept sex secret. This unassuming hotspot has women going wild for untamed lovers who know EXACTLY what they're doing: 'It's sex central. Watermelon is more than just a hot-weather treat... it may help fight one of the most common cancers and aid weight loss, according to research Devastating new details about Beartooth frontman's marriage as he comes out as'proudly' gay: Wife's heartbreak revealed by insiders and red flag that was overlooked Scientists discover a third eye hidden in the human body and the reason it's there MORE: Four species of aliens recovered from crashed UFOs according to CIA scientist... here's what they look like Scientists have found a third eye buried in the middle of the human head and say it still plays a key role after millions of years of evolution.

Jeep faces being forced to change name over'cultural appropriation' under woke professor's plan to overhaul federal law Chinese coal mine explosion death toll jumps to 90 as Xi Jinping urges authorities to'spare no effort' in hunt for survivors Read sick NEW emails in the JPMorgan'sex slave' scandal as accuser finally breaks cover in first interview: 'OMG you bad girl' Taylor Swift's wedding invitation request has some guests so irked they're refusing to attend. Kyle Busch's son, 11, pays heartbreaking tribute to his dad... as NASCAR reveals symbolic gesture over legend's iconic No 8 Horrifying evidence that gruesome biblical tale of'unspeakable agony' is true... as most compelling discovery ever unearthed provides graphic proof of Christ's life CBS accused of dancing on Stephen Colbert's grave seconds after final episode of his money-losing talk show concluded Inside Selena Gomez's X-rated gamble: Why risqué new role'excites her' so much... and what husband Benny thinks Brigitte Macron, 73, thinks all women are predators and demands photos of any seeking jobs in the Elysee with Emmanuel, 48, according to gripping new book about the couple's marriage Detroit doctor who said'Love being a pedo' and'Love other pedos, so hot,' pleads guilty to trying to sexually abuse a BABY Eye-popping truth about X-rated behavior on America's cruises: Subtle door sign your shipmates are raring to go... and the notorious all-hands-on-deck romps Scientists issue urgent warning over'boy kibble' trend: Viral rice and mince meal prep leaves young men at risk of deadly food poisoning TikTok gym bros will do almost anything in the pursuit of easy gains, but scientists warn the latest trend could prove deadly. Body-conscious young men are now ditching their protein shakes in favour of a simple, bulky meal of ground mince and rice, nicknamed'boy kibble'. Fans of the cheap and cheerful recipe often try to save time by making huge batches of the protein-rich dish to eat throughout the week. However, microbiologists say that boy kibble is a'recipe for disaster'.

Police probe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over'sex offences': Stunning update on investigation of former prince as officers appeal for potential'victim survivors' to come forward Trump celebrates Stephen Colbert's final show with brutal'no talent' swipe as bitter host takes one last jab at CBS on way out door Trump warns of possible military action in Cuba and says'I'd be happy to do it' as Marco Rubio declares the nation a'US national security threat' Dangerous truth about melatonin side effects... the astonishing dose you SHOULD be taking... and a new natural grocery store alternative hailed by doctors CIA Nostradamus warned Trump about Iran... now he's calling the President's doctors. Dirty secret Hollywood's Cool Girls don't want you to know. Mom-of-two abandons home in Pennsylvania to live on board CRUISE SHIP year-round - and her kids have'zero concept' their life isn't normal This quiet announcement from Prince William was missed by most... but this is why royal insiders tell me it spells disaster for Harry and Meghan's future: RICHARD EDEN White man charged after he was filmed screaming at black female neighbor and using the phrase'You people' Shock moment'slurring' Britney Spears is arrested for DUI after failing sobriety test Astonishing secret list of elite Hollywood liberals conspiring to elect Spencer Pratt revealed to KENNEDY by her LA moles. Suspected Somali fraudster filmed leaping off Minnesota balcony and driving away in luxury Genesis sedan after feds announced they were charging him with alleged $3.3m scam Inside Pizza Hut restaurant that's still EXACTLY like it was in the 90s... complete with checkered tablecloths, arcade and famous buffet Stephen Colbert's final Late Show episode leaves fans unimpressed as Ryan Reynolds leads series of surprise celebrity cameos How Meryl Streep's husband really feels about her secret relationship with Martin Short: Their years of agony... his hard red line... and why she won't divorce him Look away now, Carrie Bradshaw! Fears for Ariana Grande: Insiders lift the lid on Ethan Slater's costly sacrifice... her private nightmares... and what's really keeping them apart Inside the UK's first AI-powered fertility clinic using state-of-the-art technologies to help women get pregnant - as one couple says'artificial intelligence allowed us to hold our baby in our arms' If you were asked to think about artificial intelligence ( AI), visions of killer robots, dodgy chatbots, or deepfakes might spring to mind.

Fans react to Stephen Colbert's final show Fans lined up outside the Ed Sullivan Theater one last time for "The Late Show" as Stephen Colbert prepared to host his final episode, marking the end of the franchise's 33-year run on CBS. The network announced last summer that the show would end, calling it "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. Colbert took on the show on September 2015 after David Letterman retired from the role he'd held for 22 years. Rescuers removed the vehicle from near the shoreline and police arrested the driver, who was attempting to use the vehicle's wade mode. As part of the ongoing investigation into the crash that killed 14 people, officials released footage showing the engine detaching during takeoff.

Conniving couple whose greedy'pervert' plot'drove innocent disabled man to suicide' given stunningly short sentences Obama Center asks for 100 unpaid volunteers despite hiring the former president's'close friend' as CEO on $740K Harry Styles shares gay kiss with SNL star in wild opening monologue as he addresses'queerbaiting' claims Housing nightmare in America's'best state to buy a home' as banks suddenly seize thousands of properties Insufferable blowhard Stephen Colbert is being taken out like the trash... and thank God! What he's done is so diabolical: MAUREEN CALLAHAN JFK Jr's mortifying night of phone sex... day Sarah Jessica Parker ditched her underwear to seduce him in public... and the girlfriend he REALLY wanted to marry: All the women before Carolyn Mass cancellations as Southwest Airlines pulls out of two of America's biggest airports Truth about'super secretive' Michael B. Jordan's love life... and real reason he is perpetually single: Years of private'heartache' and'loneliness' laid bare Beloved young dad and inspiring female'Air Force superstar' among US heroes killed in Iran mission crash as all six are named Insane moment NYC cab plows into pedestrians... and the miracle that saved them from death Caitlin Clark goes viral for bizarre behavior after Team USA's win over Italy: 'What are you doing? We fled Trump to chase the REAL American dream in the most idyllic European hotspot... here's why we're coming back to a red state I looked like a monster after a car accident burned off my face... but a pioneering face transplant gave me my life back. Furious flower farm owner blasts'feral' customers after they trampled tulips to get perfect photos Harry and Meghan hit back at new book claims she was accused by Camilla of'brainwashing' him - dismissing accusations as'deranged conspiracy' Extramarital sex with witches, cursed bloodlines and possessed politicians: DC's chief exorcist reveals the potent stench of evil among America's elite Iran's deadly drone arsenal is a'wake-up call for America': Expert warns US defenses may be unprepared for swarm attacks Iran's foreign minister admits Islamic Republic is receiving military support from Russia and China Hollywood costume designer names VILE A-Listers including pervert James Bond star, slob female sitcom icon... and details the hilarious evil of Shannen Doherty Scientists reveal exactly where you're going WRONG on your dating profile - and the simple changes you can make to bag a date Are you struggling to find love online? Scientists have revealed where you're probably going wrong. A new study has uncovered nine different types of profile photos that singletons tend to use - and what they convey about you to fellow daters.

Conniving couple whose greedy'pervert' plot'drove innocent disabled man to suicide' given stunningly short sentences Obama Center asks for 100 unpaid volunteers despite hiring the former president's'close friend' as CEO on $740K Harry Styles shares gay kiss with SNL star in wild opening monologue as he addresses'queerbaiting' claims Housing nightmare in America's'best state to buy a home' as banks suddenly seize thousands of properties Insufferable blowhard Stephen Colbert is being taken out like the trash... and thank God! What he's done is so diabolical: MAUREEN CALLAHAN JFK Jr's mortifying night of phone sex... day Sarah Jessica Parker ditched her underwear to seduce him in public... and the girlfriend he REALLY wanted to marry: All the women before Carolyn Mass cancellations as Southwest Airlines pulls out of two of America's biggest airports Truth about'super secretive' Michael B. Jordan's love life... and real reason he is perpetually single: Years of private'heartache' and'loneliness' laid bare Beloved young dad and inspiring female'Air Force superstar' among US heroes killed in Iran mission crash as all six are named Insane moment NYC cab plows into pedestrians... and the miracle that saved them from death Caitlin Clark goes viral for bizarre behavior after Team USA's win over Italy: 'What are you doing? We fled Trump to chase the REAL American dream in the most idyllic European hotspot... here's why we're coming back to a red state I looked like a monster after a car accident burned off my face... but a pioneering face transplant gave me my life back. Furious flower farm owner blasts'feral' customers after they trampled tulips to get perfect photos Harry and Meghan hit back at new book claims she was accused by Camilla of'brainwashing' him - dismissing accusations as'deranged conspiracy' Extramarital sex with witches, cursed bloodlines and possessed politicians: DC's chief exorcist reveals the potent stench of evil among America's elite Iran's deadly drone arsenal is a'wake-up call for America': Expert warns US defenses may be unprepared for swarm attacks Iran's foreign minister admits Islamic Republic is receiving military support from Russia and China Hollywood costume designer names VILE A-Listers including pervert James Bond star, slob female sitcom icon... and details the hilarious evil of Shannen Doherty Police-style powers handed to Environment Agency in bid to crack down on waste criminals'blighting our countryside' Waste criminals are facing a tough crackdown as the government announces new'zero-tolerance' plans to deal with gangs who illegally dump rubbish. Environment officers could soon be given police-like powers to search premises, seize assets and arrest individuals without a warrant. The new approach would allow officers to intervene earlier, bring more criminals to justice and hit the organised gangs behind illegal waste'where it hurts' by disrupting their finances.