California teen wins Scripps National Spelling Bee after high‑speed spell‑off
A 14‑year‑old California student won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after a fast‑paced spell‑off against a 12‑year‑old competitor from New Jersey. In the 90‑second lightning round, the champion correctly spelled 32 words to secure the title in what was their third appearance at the Bee.