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'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours
Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.
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2026-07-06
452 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Markets
'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.
Technology
'NATO 3.0': Defense spending pledges face the Trump test
Leaders are expected to focus on whether Europe can turn higher defense spending into military power as Washington pushes allies to shoulder more of the burden.
Global
'That wasn't a foul' - Trump on Fifa overturning red card ban
USA striker Folarin Balogun's one-game ban has been suspended after the president's intervention.
California
14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections
In addition to high-stakes U.S. House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.
Technology
2 Chainz to Perform at the Players Party in Philadelphia During MLB All-Star Week: ‘Make It a Memorable Night’
Hosted by Topps, Fanatics and the MLBPA, the party is set to follow the Home Run Derby.
Technology
2,000-Year-Old Gold Rings Found in Thailand by Human Bones
One of the rings bears a message in ancient Indian script.
Culture
20 Questions With Doc Martin: What the ’90s L.A. Rave Scene Was Really Like & Remembering His Friend DJ Dan
The legendary DJ/producer has upcoming dates at events including British Columbia's beloved Shambhala and the U.K.'s Houghton Festival.
Technology
25 Hottest Soccer Stars at the 2026 World Cup: Rodrigo De Paul, Jude Bellingham, Christian Pulisic and More
Despite the worst efforts of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, an embarrassing figure who pals around with Putin, flies across the world on a jet provided by Qatar (just like Trump!), gifted Trump a “FIFA Peace Prize” for reasons unknown, and is reported to have rescinded a red card against the U.S. under pressure from Trump, […]
Culture
25 Vintage Photos of Jackie Kennedy Summering in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts
Jackie Kennedy wore flowy tops, linen dresses, and Bermuda shorts as she played tennis and went sailing.
News
7 OPEC+ countries agree to expand monthly oil production modestly as prices slide
A handful of countries in the OPEC+ oil-producing alliance are planning to increase their outputs modestly next month
Culture
A Full List of Current 2026 Las Vegas Residencies (Updating)
A full list of all the current Las Vegas residencies, including concert dates, artists performing and where to buy tickets online.
Culture
A Place in the Sun review – subversive exposé of picture-postcard luxury in the Canary Islands
Documentary intersperses pastel scenes of spotless tourist resorts with candid interviews with the asylum seekers who labour to keep them pristine Every year, millions of tourists flock to the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean where the sun always shines. Through static shots resembling picture postcards, Mette Carla Albrechtsen’s pastel-hued documentary captures the leisure activities on offer: cerulean rooftop pools, pristine sandy beaches and raves that stretch into dawn. But as the resort asks its visitors to put their minds on hold, the film casts a critical gaze on the human labour that powers this luxury paradise. Interspersed with restful scenes of relaxation are candid interviews with on-site workers, whose stories reveal the trials and tribunals behind the glossy travel brochures. Some simply come to the Canary Islands looking for an escape from routin
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A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids
The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed holding center for migrant families and unaccompanied children awaiting removal from the U.S., putting it next to a Louisiana airfield that has become the nation’s largest hub of deportation flights
Global
A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids
The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed holding center for migrant families and unaccompanied children awaiting removal from the U.S., putting it next to a Louisiana airfield that has become the nation's largest hub of deportation flights.
Global
A timeline of Marine Le Pen's political career and the rise of the French far right
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's political future is on the line as a Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility to stand in the 2027 presidential election
Technology
AI Poses Biggest Security Challenge of Decade, UK’s Cooper Warns
The world must urgently develop guardrails to contain the threat posed by artificial intelligence, Britain’s foreign secretary is set to warn. Yvette Cooper will say that AI may become the “greatest security challenge of the next decade,” calling for international …
California
AI actor Tilly Norwood to star in first movie
AI actor Tilly Norwood will star in her first movie, a comedy drama called 'Misaligned.'
Technology
AI altering meaning of users’ drafts on issues from abortion to climate, study finds
Researchers say small changes in drafting could spread rapidly and create long-term shifts in public opinion AI tools are twisting online messages on sensitive political topics about everything from abortion to climate change in ways that could snowball to reshape long-term public opinion, experts have said. As tech companies push AI tools as convenient ways to redraft and summarise the massive influx of daily messages, many inject their own political biases – some leaning distinctly rightwing, others more liberal, according to a study from Oxford and Potsdam universities. Continue reading...
Technology
AI hyperscalers are poised for a big comeback rally as chip gains cool, says Morgan Stanley
The once-hot semiconductor trade has seen a cooling in the last couple of weeks, which is not only likely to continue, but usher in a bumpy ride for the overall stock market.
California
AM Best Places Credit Ratings of Topa in California Under Review
AM Best placed under review the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “bbb+” (Good) of Topa Insurance Company in Calabasas, California. The review includes subsidiary Dorchester Insurance Company Ltd. in the U.S. Virgin …
California
Abbey Road Institute to Launch New Production-School Campus in Los Angeles
Rafa Sardina, the celebrated Grammy-winning producer and engineer, will head up the program, which is slated to open in October
Global
Adam Met's Brief But Spectacular take on building fan-based movements
Adam Met is best known as the bassist of the multi-platinum band AJR. But offstage, he's a climate scholar, educator and advocate. His recent book, "Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World," explores how connection drives action. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on building fan-based movements.
Technology
Adam Sandler’s Marital Advice to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: ‘Kiss Every Chance You Have’
The comedian officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden over the July 4 holiday weekend
California
After a year of ICE raids, Southern California finds joy in Mexico's World Cup run
For Mexico's football-loving community, the World Cup has been a triumph, even beyond their borders in Southern California.
Markets
Agent-Carrier Relationships Improving, Survey Shows
Maybe it’s the result of a softer market. Or maybe deliberate carrier investments in agency relationships are paying off. First Connect Chief Executive Officer Aviad Pinkovezky tossed out the two possibilities to explain the markedly improved picture of agents’ ability …
Technology
Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows
Study of more than 2,000 men identifies epigenetic changes linked to exposure to common outdoor pollutants Air pollution appears to alter how sperm genes function, one of the largest fertility studies of its kind has found. Men exposed to common air pollutants while sperm were developing showed subtle DNA changes that affected whether genes were switched on or off, raising fresh concerns air pollution may harm male fertility. Continue reading...
Technology
Air pollution may cause childhood obesity by disrupting impulse control, study finds
Babies exposed to higher levels of neurotoxin more likely to have difficulty controlling impulses later, research shows Exposure to common air pollution may cause childhood obesity because it affects children’s ability to control impulse, new first-of-its-kind peer-reviewed research finds. Particular matter 2.5 (PM2.5) is a neurotoxin that has been linked to obesity, and Mt Sinai researchers say they have for the first time identified impulse control as a potential pathway. The study found that babies exposed to higher levels of PM2.5 during their first year of life were more likely to develop difficulties with controlling impulses later in childhood. Continue reading...
Markets
Alabama DOI Lifts 16-Month Moratorium on New Captive Insurers in the State
Now that a new Alabama law has had time to take effect, the state Department of Insurance has lifted a 16-month moratorium on new captive insurance companies in the state. A captive manager and supporter of the new law said …
Markets
Alberta, Ontario propose pipeline to carry western Canada's oil to the east
The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have proposed a pipeline to carry western Canadian oil to the country's east as Canada seeks new markets
Technology
Ali Fazal on Guddu Pandit’s Return in ‘Mirzapur: The Movie,’ the Haunting World of ‘Raakh’ and Refusing to Be Typecast
Ali Fazal has spent a decade and a half deliberately refusing to sit still. He credits his mother for it. Bombarded with world cinema from an early age, he came out of college convinced the industry was bigger than what he’d been shown, and he built a career designed to prove it. “I have to […]
Markets
Allstate’s SquareTrade Europe Launches Licensed Insurer Headquartered in Brussels
SquareTrade Europe, an Allstate company, has launched a new licensed insurer, SquareTrade Europe Insurance, headquartered in Brussels. SquareTrade said the move will strengthen its ability to design, launch and scale protection solutions more quickly across Europe, marking a significant step …
Markets
Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course
Rachael Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.
Technology
Amazon’s New ‘Tomb Raider’ Video Game Star on Becoming Lara Croft, Sophie Turner’s TV Series and the ‘Really, Really Big’ Adventure Coming in ‘Catalyst’
On the heels of a big launch for its new James Bond video game, “007 First Light,” and talks of another 007 film, Amazon is going all in on another classic British character with the upcoming debut of its “Tomb Raider” video game franchise and a live-action TV show. First up will be “Tomb Raider: […]
Science
Amber heat-health alerts issued as UK could see 10 consecutive days of temperatures over 30C
Temperatures in the UK could reach above 30C for 10 consecutive days during the third heatwave of the summer
Technology
Ambi Robotics, Pickle Robot Company Partner on Warehouse Workflow Solution
The system offers a single autonomous inbound workflow.
Technology
America’s greatest idea is still under threat
The United States of America recently turned 250 years old. What a spectacle! The fireworks were amazing, and millions of proud people celebrated across the nation - even around the world. France lit up the Eiffel Tower; Japan had fireworks. French fighter jets flew above New York City with trails of red, white, and blue […] The Patrouille de France perform a flyover during the Sail4th 250 Tall Ships Parade along the Hudson River in New York on July 4th, 2026. | Photo by John Lamparski/Bloomberg via Getty Images The United States of America recently turned 250 years old. What a spectacle! The fireworks were amazing, and millions of proud people celebrated across the nation - even around the world. France lit up the Eiffel Tower; Japan had fireworks. French fighter jets flew above New York City with trails of red, white, and blue - our first major ally streaking our shared colors th
Technology
Amid Its Own Copyright Controversy, Midjourney Asks Court to Reveal How Disney Uses AI
The studios sued Midjourney, accusing it of facilitating widespread infringement of their copyrighted characters.
Global
An incredible night when England heroes were made
On a spine-tingling night of drama, emotion and pure theatre in one of sport's most atmospheric arenas, England delivered one of their greatest performances.
Culture
Andrej Gronau Berlin Spring 2027
Andrej Gronau Berlin Spring 2027
Culture
Archaeologists Uncover a Well-Preserved Byzantine-Era City in Egypt’s Western Desert
Excavation of the fourth-century settlement revealed a street grid, residential and religious buildings, and fortifications.
Markets
As East Africa’s oceans change, coastal women build new livelihoods
Across East Africa’s coastline, climate change and industrial fishing are threatening the livelihoods of millions who depend on the ocean
Markets
As oil exits the ‘danger zone,’ here’s what history suggests happens next for stocks
The swift pullback in oil prices is a tailwind for the economy, says Evercore ISI
Global
As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead
Venezuelans are digging through earthquake rubble with their bare hands to recover loved ones as international rescue teams depart and anger rises over the government’s response
Technology
As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite
As Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fifth year, a group of Ukrainian amateur climbers is trying to build something new: a climbing culture inspired by the sense of community surrounding California’s Yosemite National Park
Science
Australia space agency has found 'likely source' of mystery space balls
The agency says that they "appear to be pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle".
Global
Australia, Fiji seal new mutual defense pact in push to counter China in the Pacific
Australia and Fiji have signed a new bilateral defense alliance in a second major diplomatic win within a year for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against Chinese influence in the South Pacific
Global
Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks prompted a backlash.
Culture
Australian Prime Minister Apologizes ‘Unequivocally’ Over Kylie Minogue Podcast Comments
Anthony Albanese's office responded Monday morning with a one-line statement.
Markets
Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton $1.5m
A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.
Technology
Balogun starts for US against Belgium after suspension lifted
Folarin Balogun is in the United States’ starting lineup for a World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium after his red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA in a decision that sparked an uproar across the sport
Global
Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve
Relations between Dhaka and Delhi, that turned frosty under the interim government, are on the mend.
Global
Banks accused of pushing customers away from basic accounts
Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.
Global
Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Balogun play in World Cup
The Belgian soccer federation is demanding explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U
Global
Belgium challenging FIFA's ruling to let U.S. forward play at World Cup, UEFA calls it 'incomprehensible'
"Sometimes rules are open to interpretation. In this case not," UEFA said, adding "the integrity of the game is at stake and the credibility of a competition is undermined."
Technology
Bobbi Queen, WWD’s Former Senior Fashion Editor, Known for Her Wit and Style, Dies at 84
Known for her discerning eye, wit, and passion for fashion, Queen mentored many young designers and played a pivotal role in shaping the industry during her decades-long career at Women's Wear Daily.
Technology
Boost City regulator’s powers to help protect UK consumers from AI, says watchdog
FCA’s review into how tech will reshape financial services warns about amplified risks of cyber-crime and fraud Business live – latest updates Ministers have been urged to toughen the City regulator’s powers to protect consumers against the potential risks of AI, according to a landmark review. The Mills review by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which looked at how AI will reshape financial services from 2030 onward, found that companies are already starting to shift from human-led activities towards AI-enabled services for everyday consumers. Continue reading...
Technology
Britain's Arthur Fery reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals in history-making match
Arthur Fery's outstanding Wimbledon run continues as he beats Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets to become the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
Global
Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will not stay there despite his team announcing he would
Royal sources say the Duke of Sussex had not responded to the offer of accommodation at a Royal residence by the deadline last week.
California
California Bans ‘Sell By’ Food Labels to Cut Food Waste
In Kimberley Kausen’s home, a passed “sell by” date on a jug of milk means different things to different family members. For her daughter, it means the jug belongs in the trash. For her husband, it means the milk is …
California
California schools are the nation’s most segregated, despite voluntary busing programs
After decades of voluntary desegregation, California schools have grown more segregated, not less. District boundaries are a major reason.
Markets
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.
Global
Can NATO allies deliver on promises to increase military spending?
President Trump is departing for a pivotal summit with NATO allies after a year in which he's questioned European countries' sovereignty and doubted the alliance's very utility. Nick Schifrin reports from Ankara, Turkey, where the NATO summit will take place.
Technology
Can Partiful keep the party going?
One hundred dollars will buy you 8 pounds of glitter; 10 Domino's pizzas; 406 miniature disco balls from Temu; or 100 cans of Coors Light. For a friend's birthday party one year, Ayla D'Silva spent $100 on sour candy and made a "sour candy salad." Even sweeter was that she didn't have to foot the […] One hundred dollars will buy you 8 pounds of glitter; 10 Domino's pizzas; 406 miniature disco balls from Temu; or 100 cans of Coors Light. For a friend's birthday party one year, Ayla D'Silva spent $100 on sour candy and made a "sour candy salad." Even sweeter was that she didn't have to foot the bill - the money came from Partiful. As a college ambassador for the startup, D'Silva got a small stipend every month to throw a party on her college campus. There were very few rules and no metrics to hit on RSVPs or ticket sales, she says - it just had to be hosted on the Partiful app. Faceb
Science
Can you solve it? This TV show is flipping brilliant!
A probability puzzle Today’s puzzle imagines a TV game show. The compere announces that at the end of the show two people will be chosen and each placed in a separate booth. Continue reading...
Global
Canada orders 12 submarines from Germany in largest defence deal of its kind
Canada announced the multi-billion dollar deal with company TKMS just as PM Mark Carney headed to a major Nato summit.
Global
Canada selects German company to build submarine fleet as it boosts NATO spending
The decision Monday came before Prime Minister Mark Carney headed to this week's NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.
Technology
Canada to buy 12 hi-tech German submarines after bidding war
TKMS beats South Korean rival to multibillion-dollar contract that will deepen Canada’s Nato ties Canada has selected a German consortium to build a dozen cutting-edge submarines in one of the country’s largest-ever defence contracts that will further deepen its Nato ties before a crucial summit this week. On Monday the prime minister, Mark Carney, announced the winner of a tightly contested battle for the lucrative government contract to replace its fleet of ageing, secondhand subs, most of which are undergoing maintenance. Continue reading...
Global
Canada to decide between German, South Korean submarine bids on Monday
Canada is expected Monday to choose between German and South Korean bids to build a multibillion-dollar fleet of 12 submarines
Technology
Carmen Villain Announces New Album Memoria
The ambient dub producer borrowed the LP’s title from Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s 2021 film
Technology
Carter De Haven III, Producer of ‘Hoosiers,’ Dies at 94
Gloria DeHaven’s nephew also shepherded ‘Ulzana’s Raid’ and ‘The Outfit,’ did three films with John Huston and hired Harrison Ford for his first movie.
Global
Chalant dating: what Taylor Swift can teach us about finding true love
Nonchalance is out, as dating apps report a surge of interest in its opposite. So be more like the world’s most famous new bride, and wear your passions on your sleeve Name: Chalant dating. Age: New as a concept. Continue reading...
Technology
Chief Keef Lines Up U.S. Tour
Dates behind his Skeletor mixtape kick off in late summer
Technology
China Box Office: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Takes Top Spot as ‘Keep Real’ Opens Second
Universal’s “Minions & Monsters” debuted at the No. 1 spot at the China box office during the July 3–5 weekend, grossing RMB111.5 million ($16.4 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. Taopiaopiao’s sci-fi comedy “Keep Real” opened in second place, securing $10.5 million over the weekend frame. Including early previews, the film has reached a […]
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China fires a missile from a submarine in a test launch in the South Pacific, state media say
China fires a missile from a submarine in a test launch in the South Pacific, state media say
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China fires a missile from a submarine in a test launch in the South Pacific, state media say
China fires a missile from a submarine in a test launch in the South Pacific, state media say
Global
China test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific
China’s military has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific
Global
China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’
Australian government confirms it was informed by China of its intent to conduct the test on Monday China has conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific, in a move the Australian government condemned as “destabilising to the region” and which was also criticised by other regional leaders. A test missile topped with a dummy warhead landed in “designated waters” of the Pacific, China’s state news agency Xinhua reported on Monday. The missile test was a “routine arrangement” of China’s annual military training, with prior notification to relevant countries, Xinhua said. Continue reading...
Technology
China wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics – making hands
Race to develop ‘embodied AI’ focuses on creating dextrous hands to transform humanoid robots from gimmicks into useful products Human hands – nimble, nerve-filled appendages that are the most flexible part of the human skeleton – are exceptionally complex. Many tasks that most people can do largely without thinking, from tying a pair of shoelaces to buttoning up a shirt, in fact require a complex set of neurological instructions and precise choreography. In thousands of years of human history, no machine has been able to truly replicate human’s greatest tool. But now, as artificial intelligence (AI) races forwards, some companies think they are close to surpassing this final but most difficult hurdle in robotics. Most of them are in China. Continue reading...
Technology
China's Alibaba bans Anthropic AI for employees after 'distillation attack' accusation
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has put Anthropic's Claude Code on a high-risk software list.
Global
Chinese court hands former local official a death sentence in $325M bribery case
A court in eastern China has sentenced a former local official to death for taking bribes worth hundreds of millions of dollars over three decades
Global
Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals
The Reform UK leader is in the news and at the heart of the headlines are questions about power, transparency and money.
Culture
Christelle Kocher Brings Her “Couture-à-Porter” Approach to a Collaboration with Levi’s
The collaboration uniting Levi’s with Christelle Kocher defies conventional thinking about denim, and how it can be reimagined.
Culture
Christian Dior Fall 2026 Couture
Christian Dior Fall 2026 Couture
Global
Clashes in Sri Lankan prison leave at least 25 dead and over 100 injured
Clashes inside a Sri Lankan prison have killed at least 25 people and injured more than 100
Technology
Co-Owner of Maine Lumber Mill Dies of Injuries From Fire and Explosion
The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill has died from injuries he sustained during a fire and explosion at the facility, bringing to three the number of fatalities. Alden J. Robbins died last Thursday from injures he suffered in the …
Global
Coach told FA footballer Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest into her death hears
Jonathan Morgan says she left out detail about their relationship when speaking to her family.
Technology
Colombia’s Bogota Audiovisual Market Welcomes Netflix, France, Discusses the Impact of ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’
Colombia’s burgeoning Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) opens its doors even wider to welcome young wannabe producers from Central America, the Caribbean and Andean countries this year, thanks to an alliance with Netflix. In past years, only Colombian producers participated in the training and networking sessions. This time, out of the 40 participants, with ages ranging […]
California
Comcast's Sky to buy Britain's ITV in $2.1-billion deal
The move comes a week after Comcast announced it would peel off its NBCUniversal and Sky units, creating a new public company
Technology
Comcast’s Sky to Acquire ITV’s Networks and Streaming Businesses in $2.13 Billion Deal
The ITV Studios production arm will become a standalone business after the planned transaction.
Global
Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes
The senior doctors in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.
Technology
Consumers Need Visual Cues, Labeling to Distinguish ‘Green’ Apparel Options
New research published in the Sustainable Development journal explores the relationship between an upcycled garment’s design and the way consumers perceive its sustainability or “greenness."
Culture
Couples Weekend review – Alexandra Daddario annd Josh Gad lead spicy comedy of marital melee
Two couples start to fall apart during a midwinter break, involving a lot of shouty dialogue that’s neither realistic nor funny The interesting premise in this laborious and dispiriting relationship dramedy sadly leads nowhere; all we get is strained shouty dialogue and mugging performances in a film which succeeds neither in being funny or realistic. Alexandra Daddario (from TV’s The White Lotus) is Debs, a book editor with dreams of being an author herself; her platonic best pal from college is Mitch (Josh Gad), a schlubby guy climbing the ladder in investment banking, and maybe nursing feelings for Debs he can never admit. They go to a cosy, picturesque woodland cabin for New Year’s with their respective partners; Debs is with hunky nature photographer Josh (Daveed Diggs) and Mitch is with Melanie (Ashley Park), uptight author of a bestselling cookbook called Emotional Eating (a good
Technology
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ends after Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals
Spain advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since winning its only World Cup title in 2010. La Roja will play either the United States or Belgium on Friday in Inglewood, California.
Global
Cuban zoo celebrates birth of Bengal tigers amid energy crisis
Arrival of endangered cats, including rare white cub, revitalises team straining under fuel and medicine shortages For the Cuban zookeeper Ángel Cordero, the sight of four Bengal tiger cubs playing in a cage at the Cuban national zoo is a small miracle on an island stifled by shortages of fuel, medicine and days-long power outages. The birth of these endangered big cats – including an exceedingly rare white tiger – has revitalised a team of zoo workers, he said. Continue reading...
Technology
Dalai Lama’s birthday and England beat Mexico: photos of the day – Monday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Science
Deadly Screwworm’s Leap Into the US Mystifies Health Experts
As the deadly New World screwworm spreads through Texas, posing significant risk to the US cattle herd, experts are still puzzling over the mystery of how it got there. The parasite fly’s larvae, which feeds within the wounds of warm-blooded …
Technology
Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says
Hussam Abu Safiya faces ‘tangible danger to his life’ following 18 months in prison without charge or trial Middle East crisis live – latest updates One of Gaza’s most prominent doctors is almost unrecognisable because of severe injuries inflicted in Israeli detention, his lawyer has said, and faces “tangible danger to his life” after being held for 18 months without charge or trial. Hussam Abu Safiya met his lawyer on 2 July, after a transfer to Israel’s notorious underground Rakefet prison in late June. He had difficulty breathing and speaking continuously, was so weak he struggled to sit upright, and repeatedly seemed on the verge of losing consciousness, said his lawyer, Nasser Odeh. Continue reading...
California
Disneyland to offer $71 tickets for Anaheim residents
Disneyland Resort has a new ticket offer for Anaheim residents starting July 16. The theme park recently launched a $59 limited-time evening ticket offer.
Culture
DistroKid Acquired by CVC Capital Partners
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though the indie distributor was reportedly seeking a $2 billion valuation.
Culture
Dizzee Rascal Announces 2026 Australian and New Zealand Tour With Example and Arrdee
The grime icon is returning to Australia and New Zealand this November and December for the We Want Bass tour.
California
Downtown L.A. fixture PwC will move to Century City
In another blow to the struggling downtown office rental market, longtime stalwart corporate tenant PricewaterhouseCoopers has agreed to move its Los Angeles offices to Century City.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Stanleick Joins Gauge Capital
The beauty executive has been named managing director and operating partner.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Birkenstock Goes to the Ballet With New Repetto Collection
The three-piece collection will launch on July 16.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Burlington’s Transformation: Downsizing Stores and Growing
CEO Michael O'Sullivan said by 2028, 80 percent of the Burlington store fleet will have either been relocated, downsized, or newly opened to the smaller, more efficient format that's being rolled out.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Madison Avenue Vacancy Hits 20-year Low in Multiyear Retail Rebound
The just-released report by the Madison Avenue BID shows continued progress by America's premiere luxury venue.
Markets
EasyJet agrees 'in principle' to £5.2bn takeover deal
The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.
Science
Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
Authorities report that at least 500 people have died from over 1,500 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo
Technology
Ebola outbreak containment hampered by USAID closure, experts say
Foreign aid cuts have "demonstrably worsened" the Ebola crisis, a virologist told CNBC.
Technology
England Player Suffers ‘Serious’ Wrist Injury After Singing ‘Wonderwall’ at World Cup
Veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson tripped over an ad barrier as the England national team celebrated its victory over Mexico in the Round of 16
Culture
England Soccer Superstar Harry Kane Loses Voice Singing ‘Wonderwall’ After Epic World Cup Win, Liam Gallagher Responds
The England team progressed to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico on Sunday night (July 5).
Culture
England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
Global
England's Henderson injures wrist during match celebration
England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered a "really bad" while celebrating his side's World Cup win over Mexico, head coach Thomas Tuchel says.
Global
England’s 10 men hang on after Kane penalty to beat Mexico in World Cup thriller
File it as England’s finest World Cup knockout phase victory since 1966. There have not been a huge number of them; only nine previously, each a gripping drama in its own right. Yet it was the context of this one that set it apart. England stepped into the mayhem of the Estadio Azteca, a venue that contains a very particular ghost for them, to face the full force of the Mexican nation. Plus a team that almost never lose here. Javier Aguirre’s men brought flawless form to the showpiece; four wins out of four so far at the tournament; their tournament. It was the cohosts’ grand send-off from their own turf, arguably the biggest game in their history. An unofficial final for them. Continue reading...
Markets
Europe Faces Weeks of Extreme Heat as Fire and Power Risks Build
Western Europe is bracing for the summer’s third major heat wave, fueling dangerous wildfire conditions and straining power systems across the region. A high-pressure weather system is set to bring heat wave conditions this week to France, southern England and …
California
Even without birthright citizenship, Supreme Court co-signs much of Trump's immigration agenda
Recent Supreme Court decisions raise significant consequences for immigrants who have made their lives in the U.S.
Global
Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court
Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad
Technology
Examining Algal Blooms in Blue Mesa
Using satellite data, researchers connected harmful algal blooms with warm water and low water levels at one of Colorado’s largest reservoirs.
Markets
FBI Probes Whether Alarum Unit Is Behind Co-Opted Home Devices
The FBI is investigating whether a subsidiary of the data-collection firm Alarum Technologies Ltd. had a role in linking customers’ home internet devices without their consent into a network that people can use to disguise their locations, according to documents …
California
FIFA's reversal of red card after Trump phone call prompts international uproar
Trump frequently pushes the boundaries of long-standing norms. He also has a history of using phone calls to pressure officials to reach an outcome he wants.
Technology
FTC Warns Companies Making Questionable ‘Made in the USA’ Claims
Warning letters sent to seven companies urge compliance with FTC’s Made in the USA Standard The Federal Trade Commission today issued warning letters to seven companies that appear to have misrepresented certain products as “Made in the USA,” and one company that appears to have misrepresented certain products as “Made in Texas,” despite indications that such products were imported, in whole or in significant part. View Press Release
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Family of man shot by Tennessee National Guard demands release of video
The grandfather of a man shot and killed by two members of the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis says he wants answers
Science
Farmers 'vindicated' after judge's ruling on pylon firm accessing land
Groups representing landowners claimed they were "frightened" by agents turning up on their farms.
Technology
Fashion’s Big Supply Chain Stress Test
After months of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, fashion companies weathering the US-Iran war are reassessing supplier relationships, inventory buffers, and the true cost of resilience.
Technology
Fatal Boat Capsizing Claims Three Lives in Wisconsin’s Geneva Lake
Three people died and seven others were rescued Friday after a boat capsized in Geneva Lake as a strong storm passed through southern Wisconsin, an official said. Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, …
Global
Fery 'stands tall and takes advantage' to continue dream Wimbledon run
Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.
Technology
Film Set in World’s Largest Female Exclusion Zone Among Queer Projects in Development in Karlovy Vary Spotlight
Also pitched were a buzzy body horror movie set set amid the AIDS crisis, an exploration of a pre-colonial world and the story of a gay couple wanting their love to survive war for a mix of genres and geographies at KVIFF Industry Days.
California
Fireworks! New Lakers center Walker Kessler proposed to 2025 Miss America Abbie Stockard
New Lakers center Walker Kessler proposed to his girlfriend, 2025 Miss America Abbie Stockard, on a Fourth of July outing. She said yes.
Technology
Five questions for Dr. Rubin, who’s armed with a mic and a bowtie
Bullshit is cheap but truth is expensive. Anyone with half a brain cell can post wild misinformation that goes mega viral, which wastes the time and expertise of highly trained people who feel an obligation to inform others of the truth. Today I want you to meet one of those highly-trained people, Dr. Zachary Rubin, […] Dr. Rubin’s feed Bullshit is cheap but truth is expensive. Anyone with half a brain cell can post wild misinformation that goes mega viral, which wastes the time and expertise of highly trained people who feel an obligation to inform others of the truth. Today I want you to meet one of those highly-trained people, Dr. Zachary Rubin, who works on the front lines against scientific and medical misinformation. Rubin is a pediatric allergist and immunologist and author of the book All About Allergies . He likely came across my TikTok feed because I crave anti-misinforma
Science
Former Marlborough Gallery Space in Chelsea Sells for $7.5 M.
The sale marks another chapter in the winding down of Marlborough's legacy.
Technology
Former Xbox studios Double Fine and Compulsion will keep games after going indie
Microsoft is spinning off four of its Xbox game studios - Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs - as part of the restructuring announced today. However, two that are going independent, Double Fine and Compulsion, will get to keep their franchises and games catalogs, according to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. "Compulsion […] Microsoft is spinning off four of its Xbox game studios - Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs - as part of the restructuring announced today. However, two that are going independent, Double Fine and Compulsion, will get to keep their franchises and games catalogs, according to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. "Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions will return to management and transition to independent studios with their IP, catalog, and runway for their next games," Sharma says in a memo . Compulsion a
News
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa accused of fraud in $2.2M scheme
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims
Global
Fourth of July weekend marked by dozens of US deaths from gun violence
At least 43 killed and many wounded, including woman and child hurt at World Cup gathering in Los Angeles A weekend of celebrations as the US marked its semiquincentennial was marred by outbreaks of gun violence that claimed dozens of lives and left multiple other people wounded. Those hurt included a woman and a child among four shot during a gathering of Mexico soccer supporters in Los Angeles following their team’s World Cup elimination on Sunday night. Continue reading...
Culture
From Wimbledon to World Cup Warm-Ups, These Are the Buzziest Parties of the Summer Sports Season
The summer sports season is officially in session! Wimbledon is heating up as the annual British tennis tournament moves from the qualifiers to the main competition, while this year’s epic FIFA World Cup, taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, continues apace. Here, find Vogue’s roundup of all the starriest—and most stylish—sports parties of the season.
Technology
Fugazi Definitely Did Not Do a Brand Collab With Vans
An exec for the shoe company apologized after its collaboration with a streetwear brand, also named Fugazi, was confused for a partnership with the famously anti-consumerist punk band
Culture
G.R.L. member and 'Party Rock Anthem' singer Lauren Bennett dies at 37
Bennett's G.R.L. bandmates released a statement on Instagram Monday about her death.
Technology
George Clooney to be Honored With Venice Golden Lion
Clooney is a Venice regular, having premiered such films as 'Jay Kelly,' 'Gravity,' and 'Good Night, and Good Luck' on the Lido.
Technology
George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival
George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year to receive a lifetime achievement award
Technology
Global stocks may be headed for a summer swoon. Why AI won’t be the only story that matters, JPMorgan says
Strategists at the investment bank outlined five key drivers for global equities in the months ahead
Culture
GmbH Berlin Spring 2027
GmbH Berlin Spring 2027
Technology
Gold rings around 2,000 years old found during dig at Thailand archaeological site
Officials in Thailand have discovered two gold rings that are around 2,000 years old
Technology
Google Loses Fight Against Record €4.1 Billion EU Antitrust Fine
Alphabet’s Google on Thursday lost its long-running fight against a record EU antitrust fine for using its Android mobile operating system to block rivals, a court ruling which is seen as likely to boost Europe’s crackdown on Big Tech. The …
California
Governor Newsom announces $12.5 million in community emergency preparedness to help Californians get “Ready” for the next disaster
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Culture
Gustavo Dudamel & the LA Phil to Host Benefit Concert for Venezuela: ‘We’ll Help Our Country Heal and Rebuild’
The forthcoming concert is in response to the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the country on June 24.
California
Gustavo Dudamel's final Hollywood Bowl concert will benefit Venezuela after earthquakes
After 17 years with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, departing music and artistic director Gustavo Dudamel will play a final benefit concert for Venezuela at the Hollywood Bowl on Aug. 23.
Global
Hamas offers to hand over authority in Gaza to US-backed administration
Militant group’s statement makes no promise to disarm unilaterally as Israel and the US have demanded Hamas has announced its intention to hand over governing authority in Gaza after two decades in power, and has invited a US-backed interim administration to take over the running of the Palestinian territory. It was not immediately clear how far Monday’s announcement would go towards strengthening an only partially observed ceasefire in Gaza or improving conditions in the besieged coastal strip which is still in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. Continue reading...
Global
Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
It was unclear if the move, announced by a lower-level official, would lead to any meaningful change on the ground.
Technology
Harry Styles Breaks World Record as 12-Night Run at Wembley Comes to Emotional End
Styles paid tribute to his former One Direction bandmates while on stage at the historic London venue, telling 80,000+ fans: "I wouldn't be here without [them]."
Technology
Harry Styles receives Guinness World Record for longest Wembley Stadium run
The Watermelon Sugar singer is the first artist to perform 12 shows on a single tour at the stadium.
Technology
Harry Styles’ Sister Gemma Paid Tribute to Singer During Final Night of Historic Wembley Residency: ‘I’m So Proud of Who You Are’
Saturday night's (July 4) set also had an onstage Pride celebration featuring a parade of drag queens and kings.
Technology
Harry Styles’ ‘Together, Together’ Residency Sets New Guinness World Record
The pop star’s 12-show run at Wembley is now the the longest residency by a musician at the famed London stadium
Markets
Hellman & Friedman’s Hub International Seeks $3 Billion in IPO
Insurance broker Hub International Holdings Inc. is seeking to raise about $3 billion in its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. The Hellman & Friedman-backed company is targeting going public as soon as this year, some …
Technology
Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain's bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact
One hundred years ago a book was published that put Spain's biggest bull run festival on the map for millions of readers around the world
Technology
Here's how SpaceX's Nasdaq-100 inclusion might affect options pricing
About half-a-million SpaceX options traded by midday Monday, a little below the average since inception.
Technology
Hoto’s PixelDrive screwdriver is down to $60, matching its best price
If your Prime Day purchases included a new desk, TV stand, bookshelf, or other furniture you still haven’t assembled, Hoto’s PixelDrive cordless screwdriver can help speed up the process. It’s currently on sale for $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, matching its best price to date.  From tightening loose screws on furniture to repairing electronics, the […] If your Prime Day purchases included a new desk, TV stand, bookshelf, or other furniture you still haven’t assembled, Hoto’s PixelDrive cordless screwdriver can help speed up the process. It’s currently on sale for $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon , matching its best price to date. Hoto PixelDrive Cordless Screwdriver Hoto’s latest electric screwdriver delivers an adjustable 6Nm of torque, along with a built-in pixelated display that lets you check the battery life and other info. Where to Buy:
Technology
How Did Xbox Get Here?
In an effort to save the one-time industry leader, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma on Monday announced 3,200 layoffs and the divestiture of four studios.
Global
How England used five mini games to beat Mexico
The tactical breakdown of how Thomas Tuchel's 10-man England pulled off a remarkable World Cup win in a hostile Mexico City.
Technology
How Shakira’s FIFA World Cup Looks Came to Life: Wardrobe Stylist Renee Old Explains
Old designed the viral Colombian jersey top that Shakira wore in her and Burna Boy's "Dai Dai" music video. Meet July's "Star Behind the Stars," below.
Culture
How do you capture the world's longest golf course in a photo? – video
Guardian Australia's photograph and picture editor Carly Early analyses the top three photographs in June, explaining the craft and composition that make them so special. June's edition includes how to illustrate a rise in shark bites, using framing to create a play on power, and capturing the world's longest golf course through its characters Continue reading...
Markets
How parents can take advantage of the ‘best summer-camp tax break in years’
For many kids, summer means camp. For many of their parents, that means financial juggling to pay for those camp experiences.
Technology
How the Sky-ITV Deal Will Transform British Broadcasting
The acquisition — which will combine the U.K.'s biggest free-to-air commercial networks with its biggest pay-TV network — will see another British public service broadcaster come under U.S. ownership.
Culture
How to start volunteering: ‘There are roles to fit all interests and skill sets’
Common misconceptions are that you don’t have the right skills, or you need to make a huge time commitment Many people want to do good in the world. They want to connect and give back to their communities. But volunteering, much like Sunday meal prep or morning meditations , often ends up at the bottom of the to-do list – a nice idea we’ll get to when we have more time. “For many people, volunteering is something they feel positively about, but don’t always prioritize or think they have time for,” says Matt Bertram, vice-president of volunteer services for the American Red Cross. How to start meditating How to start weightlifting How to start budgeting How to start running Continue reading...
Global
Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession
Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.
Culture
I Love Knowing Nothing About Julia Roberts and Her Husband
When you’ve already done the It-Couple thing, maybe it’s more satisfying to enjoy your privacy—with a few well-timed selfies to remind us how well you’re aging.
Technology
I spy
I've long argued that Hollywood has simultaneously set and ruined our expectations for smart glasses. But after binge-watching two seasons of Netflix's A Man on the Inside, this is perhaps the first time I've seen Hollywood, perhaps inadvertently, illustrate the biggest cultural problem with smart glasses as they stand today. In a nutshell, Ted Danson […] I’m just doing my job, but turns out, it feels lousy holding other people’s privacy in your hands. I've long argued that Hollywood has simultaneously set and ruined our expectations for smart glasses . But after binge-watching two seasons of Netflix's A Man on the Inside , this is perhaps the first time I've seen Hollywood, perhaps inadvertently, illustrate the biggest cultural problem with smart glasses as they stand today. In a nutshell, Ted Danson plays Charles Nieuwendyk, an elderly widower who finds a new purpose working for
Technology
ICYMI: All the Details We Know From Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
Totally makes sense if it passed you by, but we do know a bit about the intimate gathering at the 20,000 capacity arena where a noted singer-songwriter and professional football player tied the knot
Technology
ITV Braces for “Thorough and Comprehensive” Antitrust Review of Sky Takeover
Comcast-owned Sky has closed a deal to buy the U.K.'s leading free-TV network for $2.1 B. ITV argues the mega-merger is needed to compete with the likes of Netflix and YouTube.
Technology
ITV hits such as I'm a Celebrity to stay free to watch after Sky takeover
Sky boss Dana Strong's comments came as the channel announces it is buying ITV's media and entertainment divisions in a £1.6bn deal.
Technology
Idaho woman who said infant twins died from vaccines charged with murder
Andrea Shaw and husband appeared on RFK Jr-linked podcast after deaths in May last year of 18-month-olds An Idaho mother who said her 18-month-old twins died last year after receiving three vaccines has been charged with murder in their deaths, officials said last week. Andrea Shaw, 23, was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her toddlers, Tyson and Dallas, who were found dead in a shared bed on 1 May last year. Continue reading...
Markets
If the stock market’s double bubble bursts, it could usher in the next crash
While valuations still look extreme relative to history, the recent pace of corporate earnings growth has also meaningfully diverged from the long-term trend.
California
In California Governor’s Race, Voters Face Stark Choice on Immigrant Healthcare
California’s next governor will face tough decisions on a highly controversial piece of healthcare policy: what to do about health coverage for the more than 1.4 million low-income residents without legal status. Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present starkly different choices as public opinion wavers.
Global
Inquiry into care of man held after 3-year-old injured in crocodile enclosure
A council and the CQC confirm they have begun inquiries after a boy, 3, was attacked by a crocodile.
Culture
Inside Jewelry’s Brightest Summer Yet
Jewelry continues its upward trajectory by doubling down on craftsmanship and staging exhibitions with deeper cultural messages.
Technology
Inside the big business of the creator economy, with the agents making it happen
We’ve got another special episode of Decoder today, recorded at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in the South of France. I’m talking with Ali Berman and Raina Penchansky, who run the Creators division at United Talent Agency. UTA is an enormous talent agency. Half the people you’ve ever heard speak or perform or who show […] We’ve got another special episode of Decoder today, recorded at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in the South of France. I’m talking with Ali Berman and Raina Penchansky, who run the Creators division at United Talent Agency. UTA is an enormous talent agency. Half the people you’ve ever heard speak or perform or who show up anywhere have UTA agents representing them. For full disclosure, that includes me! UTA handled the sale of the forthcoming Decoder book. Which means I paid them money, making this a reverse conflict of interest. Now you know. Anyho
Markets
Insurers Avoid €580 Million Hit From Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts
The insurers of the Nord Stream pipelines don’t have to pay €580 million ($662 million) after a judge ruled that the sabotage of the pipes bringing Russian gas into Europe was the consequence of the war in Ukraine. Nord Stream …
Culture
Ioannes Berlin Spring 2027
Ioannes Berlin Spring 2027
Culture
Iris van Herpen Fall 2026 Couture
Iris van Herpen Fall 2026 Couture
Technology
Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program
An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care
Technology
Is There Symbolism Behind Bad Bunny’s Hair-Raising Tie?
The Puerto Rican rapper took a daring fashion risk at the Schiaparelli couture show.
Global
Is this a breakthrough moment for soccer in the US?
Victory for the national team against Belgium on Monday could mean the sport takes further strides among American audiences.
Global
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba in latest blow to fuel-starved island
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba in latest blow to fuel-starved island
Technology
Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars, says supplier
Elbit Systems supplied Tzayad digital army programme to map people, vehicles and other objects in real time Israel identified about 1,000 potential targets a day during the first two years of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon with its command and control system, according to a presentation by the country’s largest arms supplier, Elbit Systems. A total of 850,000 targets were detected in real time by the Israeli Tzayad digital army programme across all the military’s theatres of war between 7 October and the end of 2025, the company said at a military conference in London. Continue reading...
Technology
Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.
Markets
Japan-Linked Ships Escaping Hormuz in Convoy Through Iran Route
At least eight ships controlled by Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. are heading out of the Strait of Hormuz using a route close to Iran, including some of the last trapped oil tankers to exit the waterway. The vessels include …
Culture
Jonathan Anderson Takes Inspiration from Sculptor Lynda Benglis for Dior’s Latest Haute Couture Collection
The artist's approach to knotting in her sculptures and her embellishments in another work are translated into garments.
California
Judge rejects California tribes’ latest attempt to kill blackjack at cardrooms
California’s tribal casinos found an ally in Attorney General Rob Bonta who sought to ban blackjack at private cardrooms, but a judge ruled Bonta overstepped his authority.
Technology
Julia Garner to Star in Apple TV True Crime Series ‘Guilty Creatures’ From Craig Gillespie, Stuart Zicherman
Julia Garner is attached to star in an Apple TV adaptation of the Mikita Brottman true crime book “Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida,” Variety has learned. The logline for the series states that it “delves into the psyche of a torrid romance and subsequent act of murder between two young, adulterous […]
Culture
Julie de Libran Fall 2026 Couture
Julie de Libran Fall 2026 Couture
Technology
Julie de Libran Fall 2026 Couture: Motion Approved
The designer's lineup was all about moving and catching the light as you do so.
Technology
Justice Department Reaches Proposed Settlement with Willow Bridge, One of America’s Largest Landlords, to Resolve Information Sharing and Algorithmic Coordination Claims
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division filed a proposed settlement today to resolve the United States’ claims against Willow Bridge Property Company LLC, as part of its ongoing enforcement action in the Middle District of North Carolina against algorithmic coordination, the use of competitors’ competitively sensitive data, and other anticompetitive practices in rental markets across the country. Today’s proposed settlement builds on the Justice Department’s success in obtaining proposed settlements in the same enforcement action against RealPage Inc. and three other large landlords, Cortland Management LLC, Greystar Management Services LLC, and LivCor LLC.
Technology
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid Shares Adam Sandler’s Advice to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
“In a simple, hysterical way, he was phenomenal,” Reid said of Sandler.
Technology
Kevin Costner’s ‘Dances With Wolves’ Restored Extended Director’s Cut to Premiere at Locarno
Films from Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata and Roger Corman will also screen as the Swiss fest keeps putting a spotlight on "cinema of the past with an eye to the new generations and the audiences of tomorrow."
Culture
Kevin Herring Steps Down as Co-President at Triple Tigers Records
Herring will continue serving as a strategic advisor for the label.
Technology
Klarna seeks U.S. bank charter in latest push beyond buy now, pay later
Klarna joins a wave of fintech and crypto firms seeking entry to the traditional banking system.
Technology
LVMH Métiers d’Excellence Reveals Finalists of Bulgari-supported Fourth Edition
The nine finalists cover artisanal fields as diverse as millinery, puppet-making, light sculpture, textile making and fashion design.
California
Las escuelas de California son las más segregadas del país, a pesar de los programas voluntarios de transporte escolar
Tras décadas de desegregación voluntaria, las escuelas de California se han vuelto más segregadas, no menos. Los límites de los distritos escolares son una de las principales razones.
Technology
Lauren Bennett, G.R.L. Member and Singer on LMFAO’s ‘Party Rock Anthem,’ Dead at 37
Members of the group G.R.L. said, “We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us”
Culture
Lauren Bennett, singer on LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem, dies aged 36
British-born vocalist competed on The X Factor before joining the girl groups Paradiso Girls and G.R.L. Lauren Bennett, member of the girl group G.R.L. and featured artist on LMFAO’s global smash hit Party Rock Anthem, has died at the age of 36. “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren,” the group wrote on their Instagram page. “Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us.” A cause of death was not specified. Continue reading...
Culture
Lauren Bennett, ‘Party Rock Anthem’ Singer & G.R.L. Member, Dead at 37
“We cannot express how much she meant to us,” the surviving members said in a statement.
Culture
Lauren Bennett’s Biggest Chart Hits, From ‘Party Rock Anthem’ to G.R.L.
The late singer is known for collaborations with LMFAO and Pitbull, as well as her time with the groups Paradiso Girls and G.R.L.
Technology
Lauryn Ajufo to Lead Revival of Michaela Coel’s Landmark Debut Play ‘Chewing Gum Dreams’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Lauryn Ajufo, the British actress who landed a British Independent Film Award nomination for “Boiling Point,” is set to step into the role that first launched Michaela Coel’s career in an upcoming revival of Coel’s landmark semi-autobiographical one-woman debut play. “Chewing Gum Dreams,” originally developed by Coel as her final-year show at the Guildhall School […]
Technology
Learning another language appears to slow brain ageing, scientists say
Study finds those who speak two languages have brains that appear around six years younger than those who speak one Learning another language could slow ageing in the brain by up to 13 years, according to research. People who speak more than one language seem to have younger brains and the more languages you speak and the earlier you speak them, the better, according to findings from a study being presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies conference in Barcelona. Continue reading...
California
Lionel Richie 'doing well' after hitting pause on tour for unspecified health issue
Lionel Richie seems to be moving past the unspecified health issue that prompted him to postpone a pair of shows on his summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. 'I'm doing well,' he says.
Technology
Lockheed Martin to buy naval defense firm Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion
Ultra is owned by private equity firm Advent International, and specialises in anti-submarine technology.
Technology
Loro Piana’s Fall 2026 Campaign Celebrates Arts at Houston’s Menil Collection
The Italian luxury brand is also supporting the institution, including the Rothko Chapel.
Technology
Lymphatic Drainage Massage, the French-Girl Way
Experts explain the lymphatic system and how to keep it moving all summer long.
Culture
Marke Berlin Spring 2027
Marke Berlin Spring 2027
Markets
Markets on Wall Street quietly mixed while oil prices slip after OPEC+ plans August output hike
U.S. futures mostly climbed following the Independence Day holiday and oil prices slipped after OPEC+ announced a ramp up in production
Technology
McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay
According to his staff, McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14.
Technology
Medicaid funding resuming for Planned Parenthood after being cut off
Planned Parenthood and two other abortion providers can resume billing Medicaid after an almost yearlong ban on federal funding expired
Technology
Meta’s woes deepen in India as child abuse ads on Instagram draw government ire
U.S. social media giant Meta is facing an onslaught of regulatory scrutiny in India, which has the largest user base for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Technology
Mexico vs. England Kickoff Delayed: When and Where to Watch the World Cup Match Live Online
The Round of 16 matchup will be held at Mexico City Stadium on Sunday, July 5.
Global
Miami Heat sign Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks.
Technology
Micron’s stock gains, signaling a ‘return to optimism’ about the chip sector
Investors are looking forward to Samsung’s earnings and SK Hynix’s ADR listing, experts say.
Technology
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.
Technology
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox in latest wave of mass layoffs
Thousands of gaming jobs will be shed over the coming fiscal year as Microsoft continues to invest heavily in AI Microsoft said on Monday it was eliminating about 4,800 jobs – roughly 2% of its global workforce – in a cost-cutting move that will deliver a sweeping restructuring of its struggling Xbox gaming division. The cuts include the deepest overhaul in Xbox’s history, with approximately 3,200 gaming jobs to be shed over the coming fiscal year, four game studios being spun off or sold, and a fifth entering a review process that could lead to closure, the company said. Continue reading...
Technology
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, as Xbox unit downsizes and plans to spin off four gaming studios
Microsoft is cutting jobs in its commercial business and its Xbox gaming group, where revenue has been shrinking.
Technology
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many at Xbox in a 'reset' of its gaming division
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division
Technology
Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees
A year after cutting around 9,100 employees, Microsoft is making further layoffs today as it begins its new financial year. The software maker is laying off around 4,800 employees today, approximately 2.1 percent of its workforce. Most of the employees affected by today's cuts are in Microsoft's commercial sales business or the company's Xbox division. […] Satya Nadella in February 2026. | Photo by Sven Hoppe / picture alliance via Getty Images A year after cutting around 9,100 employees , Microsoft is making further layoffs today as it begins its new financial year. The software maker is laying off around 4,800 employees today, approximately 2.1 percent of its workforce. Most of the employees affected by today's cuts are in Microsoft's commercial sales business or the company's Xbox division. In an internal memo to employees, Amy Coleman, executive vice president and Microsoft's c
Technology
Microsoft is selling off four Xbox studios as part of significant gaming cuts
Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees today, and more than 30 percent of the job losses are in the company's Xbox division. The significant gaming cuts will affect nearly every part of Xbox and also involve four game studios being spun off to be run independently from Microsoft. Today's layoffs, which are being described as […] Xbox CEO Asha Sharma at the Bloomberg Tech conference in June 2026. | Bloomberg via Getty Images Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees today , and more than 30 percent of the job losses are in the company's Xbox division. The significant gaming cuts will affect nearly every part of Xbox and also involve four game studios being spun off to be run independently from Microsoft. Today's layoffs, which are being described as an Xbox "reset" moment , will impact around 1,600 Xbox employees, according to an internal memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. The cuts won'
Global
Millions join funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei
Crowds grew as they moved through Tehran as mourners wore black and carried flags with the slogan ‘we will rise’ A millions strong crowd assembled on Monday to take part in the funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme leader. The scale, and depth of the march, however engineered, is an extraordinary turn around for a country that only seven months ago was gripped by street protests that saw thousands killed by government security forces. Many will say that the assembly was a monument to a misconceived war launched on Iran by Donald Trump in February. Continue reading...
Culture
More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown
Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for sex.
Global
More than 300 children killed in Sudan war in 6 months, UNICEF says
The U.N. children's agency reports over 300 children have been killed or injured in Sudan in the first six months of the year, mostly from drone strikes
Technology
Moritz de Hadeln, Swiss Director Known as “Mr. Film Festival,” Dies at 85
The prolific film festival director was best known for his stints in charge of Locarno, Berlin and Venice, where he ushered the likes of 'Rain Man' and 'Magnolia' into the world.
Technology
Mother who said toddler twins died after vaccinations charged with murder
An Idaho woman who said her toddler twins died last year after getting vaccinated now faces murder charges in their deaths
News
Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Mourners dressed in black have flooded into Iran’s capital for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Technology
Muhammad Ali Series ‘The Greatest’ Sets November Release Date, First Look (TV News Roundup)
The Muhammad Ali series “The Greatest” will premiere Wednesday, November 4 on Prime Video, with widow Lonnie Ali executive producing the first authorized scripted series about Ali’s life. Helming from showrunner Ben Watkins (“Cross”) and Michael B. Jordan’s banner Outlier Society, the new series follows Cassius Clay/Ali’s (Jaalen Best) journey from boxing champion to humanitarian. […]
Technology
Mum who accused ex-partner of rape wins appeal against family court judge
Family Court Judge Robin Tolson KC's decisions have been successfully appealed several times in the last six years.
Markets
Murdaugh’s Saga Continues With New Trial Date Set for April 5
Alex Murdaugh was back in court Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing silently at a pretrial hearing that was mostly short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate. Murdaugh’s …
Technology
NASA Seeks Industry Input on Second Phase of Commercial Space Stations
On Monday, NASA released a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking feedback from American companies on the next phase of its commercial space stations strategy, aimed at ensuring a seamless transition of activities in low Earth orbit from the International Space Station.  “NASA’s review reflects what we’ve been hearing from industry throughout this process. Industry […]
Technology
NASA Takes Flight For America’s 250th
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman leads a flyover featuring his personally owned Northrop F-5 Tiger during the Great American State Fair on July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. For 250 years, America has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. From the earliest days of exploration, to the first steps on the Moon […]
Technology
NASA Webb Uncovers Unusual Galaxy Shaped by Cosmic Collision
In new images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to celebrate its fourth science anniversary, a familiar galaxy transforms into something far richer, and far more complex, than ever seen before. Webb’s unprecedented sensitivity across near- and mid-infrared wavelengths cuts through the thick lanes of dust that obscure Centaurus A’s center in visible light, showing […]
Technology
NASA’s CAPSTONE Completes Extended Mission Testing Lunar Technologies
As NASA prepares for a sustained human presence on the Moon, missions will increasingly require spacecraft that can navigate and communicate without a direct connection to Earth. NASA’s Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment, or CAPSTONE, validated and advanced these capabilities. Designed to test and validate technologies in lunar orbit, CAPSTONE launched […]
Technology
NASCAR uses 3 of its youngest drivers for Rolling Stones collaboration
The first Rolling Stones album was released in 1964
Global
NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that members put forward "clear, concrete and credible plans" to reach the organization's defense spending targets at its annual summit in Ankara.
Technology
NATO tensions are ‘growing pains,’ U.S. ambassador says as Trump presses allies
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said NATO's allies boosting defense spending under pressure from Trump reflects “growing pains,” not a crisis.
Science
New 50-state data reveals drops in Affordable Care Act enrollment
New 50-state data reveals steep drops in Affordable Care Act enrollment after subsidies expired
California
New FireSat satellites promise faster wildfire detection over California and beyond
A trio of satellites set to launch early Tuesday will give wildland firefighters more time to respond and scientists more information about fire-prone regions across the globe.
Technology
New Medicaid Work Rule Means More Opportunities To Lose Coverage
A work requirement is coming to Medicaid. Sam Whitehead tells WAMU’s “Health Hub” how to keep your coverage — and who’s exempt from the new rule.
Technology
New York City Investigating Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak on Upper East Side
The New York City Health Department is investigating a cluster of 18 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the Upper East Side neighborhoods of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville. The city reports there have been no deaths associated with this cluster. Legionnaires’ …
Global
News Wrap: Funeral held for Iran's late Supreme Leader
In our news wrap Monday, hundreds of thousands attended a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza as it prepares to transfer power, officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say more than 500 people have died in the Ebola outbreak and Cuba was hit by a blackout as the nation struggles with an ongoing energy crisis.
Technology
Nigerian-Australian Model Accuses Fashion Retailer of Using AI To Alter Features
Elii Emeghebo said the company used AI to alter his features, including lightening his skin tone.
Technology
Nike Brings a Luxe Croc Treatment to One of Its Classic Air Max Sneakers
The textured leather is one of several forms of the material to take over the leather.
Technology
Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year
Nintendo is making a new version of the Switch 2 with a replaceable battery in Europe - but its predecessor has a very different future. As part of an updated FAQ about revisions to Nintendo hardware in Europe, the company confirmed that it will stop selling all iterations of the original Switch on the continent […] Nintendo is making a new version of the Switch 2 with a replaceable battery in Europe - but its predecessor has a very different future. As part of an updated FAQ about revisions to Nintendo hardware in Europe, the company confirmed that it will stop selling all iterations of the original Switch on the continent starting next year. Here's the full statement: From mid-February 2027, almost ten years after Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017, Nintendo will no longer sell to retailers hardware in the Nintendo Switch family of systems - specifically Nintendo Switch, Nint
Technology
Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone
Nonprofits and companies want to unite Americans behind community service drives and patriotic brand activations in the nation's 250th year
Technology
Nvidia's next-gen AI rack system delayed to 2028 on manufacturing snags, SemiAnalysis says
The reported delay adds to concerns that Nvidia's breakneck annual release cadence is colliding with manufacturing limits.
Technology
Nylon Hosts Fourth of July Celebration at The Surf Lodge With Snoop Dogg
Guests included Millie Bobby Brown, Bethenny Frankel, Alix Earle and Eiza González, among others.
Science
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
States across the country saw steep drops in the number of people covered by the Affordable Care Act over the past year, according to new federal data.
News
Ohio police officer fatally shot responding to 911 gunshots call, suspect and 2 others also dead
A police officer responding to a 911 call about gunshots at an Ohio home has been fatally shot
Culture
On the Podcast: Vogue Editors on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Epic MSG Wedding
In case you missed it, Taylor Swift, America’s biggest pop star, tied the knot with football player Travis Kelce over the holiday weekend. In today’s special episode of “The Run-Through,” three Vogue staffers discuss the wedding of the year.
Science
Opinion: Stopping doctors from ordering unnecessary diagnostic tests requires a structural fix
“The medical industry has spent enormous effort making more advanced tests but expended little effort learning how to use tests correctly,” writes Daniel Morgan.
Science
Opinion: The smart way to regulate the peptide boom
“The FDA should pursue a structured, clinician-guided framework” on popular peptides, writes former surgeon general Jerome Adams.
California
Orange County real estate investor pleads not guilty in $100-million bank fraud case
Mahender Makhijani, who was ordered to pay $1.34 billion in a Laguna Beach real estate arbitration, pleaded not guilty Monday to federal bank fraud charges in a separate criminal case.
Technology
Orbital Studios Moving to Television City Lot – Film News in Brief
Orbital Studios has relocated its LED walls to Television City, the former CBS studio on Los Angeles’ Fairfax Avenue. The virtual production company moved its headquarters from the L.A. Arts District to the historic lot once home to “The Carol Burnett Show” and “The Price Is Right.” The move provides LED volume possibilities for Television […]
Technology
Oregon Estate Sale’s $45 Chinese Paintings Could Be Worth Millions, Lawsuit Claims
The suit argues that the paintings may be worth hundreds of thousands—or even millions—of dollars.
Global
Overseas voters moving to UK could face £100,000 donations cap for year
The planned changes are part of the government's response to a review of political funding.
Technology
Pacsun’s New Low Rise Jean Become Its Fastest-Growing Denim Silhouette
The Kaia has a fitted top block and wide leg.
Culture
Paris Couture Week Cheat Sheet: Fall/Winter 2026
Couture debuts at Balenciaga and Jean Paul Gaultier, alongside the week’s regular fixtures, make for a strong slate of shows in the French capital.
Technology
People Moves: AIG Nabs Aon’s Williams for New Client, Broker Relationships Role
American International Group (AIG) said it has hire Christine Williams to be head of global client and broker relationships. Williams will begin this new role at AIG on Sept. 1 and report to Jon Hancock, CEO of AIG’s General Insurance …
Markets
People Moves: Shepherd Insurance Names Hill as CIO
Shepherd Insurance announced the appointment of Collin Hill as the company’s first-ever chief information officer (CIO), a new leadership role created to support Shepherd’s continued growth and commitment to operational excellence. Hill brings more than two decades of technology and …
Science
Pete Seeger’s Clearwater Sloop Ousted From NYC July 4 Parade of Tall Ships for ‘Political’ Banners Supporting Clean Water & Climate Solutions
The boat is the flagship of one of the nation's oldest environmental organizations with its roots in music.
Global
Philippine Senate opens the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine Senate has started the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in a politically volatile event that will unfold against the backdrop of her feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Thousands of police officers were deployed to s...
Global
Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say
A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.
Technology
Pickles glow when you plug them in. Science explains why
A scientist, a jar of pickles and a power strip walk into a room. The punchline involves physics, glowing condiments and a scientific party trick.
Technology
Pizza Express held inquiry into Andrew's Woking claim
BBC Newsnight has learnt the pizza chain held an internal investigation into the former prince's assertion that he had visited its Woking branch.
Global
Poor ventilation and children packed in, UK's outdated schoolhouses swelter in heat
Over 1,000 schools across the U.K. have been forced to close during Europe's recent record-smashing heat wave
Technology
Portrait of Spanish Count-Duke Is Newly Attributed to Velázquez by Detroit Institute of Arts Director
The painting is owned by a private collection and its existence was first revealed in 1970.
Technology
President Trump Praises ‘Hot’ Nicki Minaj at Presidential Luncheon: ‘A Great Friend… of Common Sense’
Minaj was in attendance for Trump's Rose Garden Club Lunch.
Global
Prince Harry begins his UK visit with court verdict
The Duke of Sussex begins a week of charity engagements and will hear the outcome of his newspaper court battle.
Global
Prince Harry won't stay at Buckingham Palace during London visit
Harry is visiting London solo after deciding against bringing his wife Meghan and their two children.
Technology
Prince Harry's UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join him
King Charles III’s estranged son is traveling to the land of his birth for a series of charity engagements that begin Tuesday
California
Private prison company sells two of California’s immigrant detention centers to the feds
Private prison company CoreCivic will continue operating two large ICE detention centers in California after selling the properties to the Department of Homeland Security.
Technology
Production Assistants on ‘Chicago Fire’ and ‘Chicago Med’ Ratify Union Contract
Production assistants on “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med” have voted to ratify their first union contract, as part of a broader unionization campaign for P.A.’s. The deal covers 26 employees at “Chicago Med” and 35 at “Chicago Fire,” both of which are produced by Universal Television. The workers will be represented by LIUNA Local 724, […]
Markets
Quest Education L.L.C.; Daniel Blue; David Christopher White; Keitoh Jordan Spears
Quest Education L.L.C.; Daniel Blue; David Christopher White; Keitoh Jordan Spears
Technology
Rahul Mishra Fall 2026 Couture: Divine Beauty
This was the designer’s most India-inspired collection.
Technology
Rebounds for AI stocks lift US indexes
A rebound for AI stocks is helping to support Wall Street and keeping indexes mixed
Technology
Record heat, crowds drive offseason boom in international travel
Airlines are extending flight schedules to maximize on lucrative international travel.
Global
Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun leaves many unanswered questions.
Global
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces questions over donations from convicted fraudster
Nigel Farage is facing mounting scrutiny over undeclared financial gifts including a 5 million pound donation from a Thailand-based cryptocurrency billionaire
Technology
Revealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promise
Exclusive: Government and developers privately acknowledged Lanarkshire datacentre site had power provision ‘issue’ ‘It’s smoke and mirrors’: hope turns to fear in Scottish village chosen for AI datacentre What are Britain’s AI growth zones and are the plans feasible or ‘complete bunk’? A landmark AI development billed as delivering jobs and prosperity has misrepresented its plans to channel a nuclear reactor’s worth of power to a site in rural Scotland, a Guardian investigation has found. When it was announced in January, the government promised that an £8.2bn AI datacentre complex in Lanarkshire – built by the US firm CoreWeave and the Scottish company DataVita – would be powered entirely from on-site renewables and built by 2030. Continue reading...
Culture
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Take Drastically Different Approaches to Summer-in-the-City Style
The pair braved New York’s sweltering heat for a joyride in a red-hot Ferrari. But where Rihanna dressed for the holiday weekend, A$AP Rocky kept things business as usual.
Technology
Ringo Starr Announces East Coast Tour
The All-Starr band is hitting the road this fall
Technology
Rivian, Tesla and the 'Holly Index': How to trade the new EV Main Street battle
Mike Khouw gives a trade on Rivian and Tesla, informed by his wife's recent auto purchase.
Technology
Robert Richardson: The White Devil review – tempestuous DoP’s relationship with A-list directors laid bare
Karlovy Vary film festival Intimate documentary interviews Scorsese, Tarantino and Stone as well as Richardson’s family – with staggering home movie footage, too Perhaps he looks more like Gandalf now, in his 70s, with a kind of beatific grandfatherly calm. But legendary cinematographer Robert Richardson – three time Oscar winner for JFK, The Aviator and Hugo – got his “white devil” nickname when his long white hair was a little less unruly than it is now, and more of a sensual accessory for a fiercely passionate, handsome and commanding man who conducted tempestuous working relationships like love affairs with A-list male directors including Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino. This documentary takes us through his intensely creative, semi-crazed process on films such as Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July and JFK for Stone; Hugo and The Aviator for Scorsese; and Kill Bi
Technology
Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
Markets
SEC Names Paul Knight as Chief Operating Officer
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Paul Knight has been named as the agency’s Chief Operating Officer (COO).As COO, Mr. Knight will oversee the SEC's operational and administrative functions, including the agency's Office of…
Technology
STAT+: Four major biotech updates to catch up on
Anthropic CEO talks drug discovery, Medicare proposes steep 340B drug payment cuts, and more biotech news
Science
STAT+: GOP lawmakers push Trump’s FDA to make sure clinical trials are diverse
Supporters say clinical trial diversity is about making sure drugs and devices work, not about DEI.
Technology
STAT+: I spoke to Anthropic’s CEO about how AI may affect biotech. Here’s what I learned
Call AI in biotech hype at your peril. There are real reasons that pharmaceutical companies are embracing this technology right now.
Science
STAT+: Online GLP-1 prescriptions are often fast, easy — and low on clinical oversight
A new secret-shopper study found that GLP-1 prescriptions from telehealth sites aren't often backed by appropriate clinical care.
Science
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Novartis acquisition, Republicans backing clinical trial diversity, and more
Novartis is pushing deeper into antibody-drug conjugate development, paying $1.1 billion upfront to buy Myricx Bio
Technology
STAT+: Vertex acquires Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $10 billion as biotech M&A booms
Vertex Pharmaceuticals will spend $10 billion to acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals and its drug for a rare endocrine disorder, the companies said.
Technology
Sabrina Carpenter Leads Dior’s Front Row Heels With Bows, Orchids and Painted Flowers
Carpenter was joined by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Parker Posey and more stars in bows and blooms.
Technology
Sarajevo’s CineLink Reveals Lineups of Co-Production Market and Drama Sections, Partners With Cannes’ Critics’ Week
CineLink, the industry program of Sarajevo Film Festival, has completed the lineups for the Co-Production Market and CineLink Drama sections. It has also announced a new €10,000 ($11,400) award and a partnership with Cannes’ Critics’ Week. The final selections comprise 16 feature film projects and eight drama series projects, with women directing or co-directing nine […]
Culture
Schiaparelli Fall 2026 Couture
Schiaparelli Fall 2026 Couture
Technology
Schiaparelli Fall 2026 Couture: Squid Game
Daniel Roseberry's aquatic-inspired creations spoke to an era of fake images, body transformation and extreme red carpet dressing.
Technology
Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy
Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentres The Scottish government is about to consider a sweeping moratorium on building new datacentres, putting a key plank of the UK’s AI strategy at risk. Last Sunday the Scottish National party (SNP)’s national council passed a motion to freeze all new datacentres in Scotland. That motion has been sent to the Scottish government to consider. Continue reading...
Culture
Shakira Teams With FIFA To Earmark $500,000 to Support Earthquake Relief in Venezuela
The funds will go to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, providing educational intervention for the children affected by the recent quakes.
Technology
Shoot the People review – a powerful portrait of a talented yet controversial photographer
Misan Harriman was catapulted into a new career after turning his camera to anti-racist demonstrations – though the shadow of more recent criticism looms This is a documentary portrait of the celebrated British-Nigerian photographer, film-maker and activist Misan Harriman, who has campaigned on Gaza and Black Lives Matter, that was completed before the row in May about some of his social media posts . These appeared to amplify anti-Zionist conspiracy theories about media coverage of the Golders Green attack , and inelegantly quoted Susan Sontag’s comments on the Holocaust in relation to Reform UK’s electoral successes. His supporters said this controversy was a smear campaign – and if the film had been made later, Harriman might have wanted to answer the criticisms levelled against him. As it stands, Harriman emerges from this film as a talented, self-taught photographer: articulate, flu
Technology
Sir Anthony Hopkins' England football shirt sparks debate
The Welsh actor posed with his wife, prompting playful reaction from fans ahead of the World Cup match.
Global
Sky agrees to buy British broadcaster ITV for up $2.1B to compete with streaming
Sky, the UK-based TV, internet and mobile phone provider owned by Comcast, has agreed to buy ITV’s media and entertainment arm for up to 1.6 billion pounds, which is $2.1 billion
Technology
Sky to Buy ITV’s Media Arm for Up to $2.1 Billion: ‘This Is a Defining Moment for British Media’
It’s finally official. Comcast-owned U.K. pay-TV operator Sky has agreed to acquire ITV’s Media and Entertainment business for total consideration of up to £1.6 billion ($2.14 billion). The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2027, will separate ITV Studios into a standalone global content business and return roughly £950 million ($1.27 billion) […]
Culture
SoFi Isn’t Sweating FIFA’s ‘Clean Stadium’ Policy: ‘Our Branding Extends Beyond a Sign On a Stadium’
The financial institution brought out a number of stars to its suite inside the temporarily-named 'Los Angeles Stadium' during the World Cup
Technology
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell to donate stock to Trump Accounts
President Donald Trump told CNBC's Joe Kernen last week that he thought SpaceX CEO Elon Musk would donate company stock to the program.
Global
Sri Lanka prison riots leave 26 dead and more than 100 injured
The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.
Technology
Starwatch: Waning crescent moon pairs up with the Seven Sisters
Cluster might look like a mini version of the Plough unless you grab your binoculars In the early hours of 11 July, the waning crescent moon will be gliding past the beautiful Pleiades star cluster, which is also known as M45 or the Seven Sisters. The chart shows the view looking east-north-east from London at 3am BST. By then, the sky will getting ready to start brightening for the coming day, so a clear, low horizon will be essential to see the pairing. Continue reading...
California
Steve Hilton: Can this British-born Republican be CA’s next governor?
As the Republican candidate for California governor, Steve Hilton has a steep mountain to climb. Democratic voters outnumber Republicans almost two-to-one, and the majority of California voters disapprove of President Donald Trump, who endorsed Hilton. Nevertheless, Hilton hopes to be the first Republican to hold statewide office in 20 years. But who is Hilton and […]
Technology
Steven Stolman Makes a Move Into Menswear
The veteran designer known for his eye-popping prints is offering bright patterned pants and button-downs for the summer.
Markets
Stocks rally when Congress goes on summer break. Here’s why.
Stock prices face greater volatility when lawmakers are active, driven entirely by the regulatory uncertainty they create.
Technology
Student loan servicers begin 90-day countdown for borrowers to leave SAVE plan
Student loan servicers have begun alerting borrowers that they have 90 days to leave the Biden-era SAVE plan. Here's what comes next.
Science
Super Typhoon Bavi strikes US Pacific islands with pummeling winds
The storm lashed the Mariana Islands, hitting Rota and prompting emergency warnings on Guam.
Markets
Supreme Court to Weigh If States’ Assault Weapons Bans Violate Second Amendment
A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will hear appeals challenging bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms …
News
Supreme Court won't block state from enforcing age verification law for app downloads
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires age verification and parental consent for users seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones
Technology
TV Ratings: Fourth of July Specials Boom for NBC, Fox News
NBC's fireworks show scored an eight-year high, and Fox News had its best July 4 on record.
Technology
TV’s ‘Fall of Rome’ Broken Down by Scott Free’s David W. Zucker, Talking With ‘Wednesday’ Exec Producer Steve Stark at Italian Global Series Fest
The global immediacy of TV and some not so welcome knock-on effects proved the focus of one of the biggest panels at this year’s Italian Global Series, featuring David W. Zucker, chief creative officer at Scott Free, and Steve Stark, chairman and executive producer at Toluca Pictures (“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Fargo,” “Vikings,” “Wednesday”). Zucker, who […]
Technology
Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Platner facing calls to drop out of Maine Senate race
NPR's Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Democrats in Maine scrambling and calling on Graham Platner to drop out of the Senate race as a sexual assault accuser comes forward, the direction of the Democratic Party into the midterms and what happened in Washington during the nation's 250th anniversary.
Global
Tanzanian authorities arrest dozens ahead of anti-government protests
Tanzanian authorities have arrested dozens of people ahead of planned anti-government protests
Technology
Taylor & Travis - how AI images fill the gap when there’s no news
Until we get official news from Tayvis' wedding - fake pics are everywhere
Technology
Taylor Swift Beats ‘Absurd’ Lawsuit Over Song Lyrics: ‘Quintessential Themes’
The superstar scored the legal victory just days after her wedding to Travis Kelce
Technology
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Fashions Generate $26.7 Million in MIV
Even without any official wedding photo or video releases, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's luxury wedding attire, worn for their megawatt July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden, generated an estimated $26.7 million in media impact value in the 48 hours following the celebration.
Culture
Taylor Swift’s Giant and Somewhat Chaotic Wedding Guest List Makes Sense to Me, Actually
“I know it’s going to be fun to plan because I think the only stressful weddings are the ones where you have a small amount,” Swift said of her nuptials in 2025.
Technology
Television City and Orbital Studios Partner to Bring Virtual Production Studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District
Television City and Orbital Studios have partnered to bring a new virtual production studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District. The new LED volume will be based at 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Television City, and reflects Orbital’s steadfast commitment to providing best-in-class virtual production experiences for productions of all sizes, budgets, and creative aspirations. virtual production system built […]
Technology
TeraWulf shares soar after Anthropic leases data center in Kentucky
TeraWulf is a crytpo mining company that has pivoted to AI data center infrastructure. Its stock is up more than 80% this year.
Markets
TeraWulf’s stock gains after a $19 billion deal with Anthropic
The deal “validates” the crypto-mining company’s pivot to supporting the AI buildout, its CEO said.
Technology
Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, and Kamasi Washington's Dinner Party Return With New Album
Watchu Bringing?, their third collaborative LP with producer 9th Wonder, arrives August 7
Technology
Texas Doesn’t Require Training for All Emergency Coordinators
In legislative hearings after last year’s July 4 floods, the state’s emergency management chief made some recommendations to state lawmakers. They included empowering the agency to vet volunteers who show up after disasters and establishing clearer guidelines for local officials …
Science
The 20th anniversary of the NOAA Marine Debris Program
The 20th anniversary of the NOAA Marine Debris Program Public participants in NOAA’s Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project sort debris items and record data at Nukoli’i Beach, Hawaii in June of 2024. (Image credit: Kauai Surfrider) July 6, 2026 Twenty years ago, the NOAA Marine Debris Program was established as the U.S. Government’s lead to reduce and prevent the adverse impacts of marine debris on our ocean and Great Lakes. Education 0 On
Technology
The Bixie: The Hottest Haircut of 2026 Is Half Pixie, Half Bob
The throwback "bixie" haircut is exactly what it sounds like and is highly in demand.
Technology
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 lookalike is down to $329
Initially, I was going to tell you about a good deal happening on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, which is down from the $500 it’s sold at most of the year to $378 at multiple retailers. But there’s a better deal happening on a nearly identical portable camera, the Xtra Muse, which is $329 (roughly […] Initially, I was going to tell you about a good deal happening on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, which is down from the $500 it’s sold at most of the year to $378 at multiple retailers. But there’s a better deal happening on a nearly identical portable camera, the Xtra Muse , which is $329 (roughly $100 off what it sold for three months ago). It’s not just some copycat; my colleague Sean Hollister’s report on the company is linked below, wherein he said the Muse “appears to be the same product in almost every palpable way,” though DJI won’t comment on its involvement with Xtra. Regardless, you can sa
Culture
The Frida Kahlo Effect: Why the Mexican Artist Is Still a Pop-Cultural Icon Today
On the artist’s birthday, we reflect on her enduring appeal
Culture
The Guest review – Trine Dyrholm pulls out all the stops as a bipolar mother in dysfunctional family drama
Karlovy Vary film festival Writer-director Mads Mengel’s film about a seaside christening disrupted by a previously shunned relative is shot in the spirit of Dogme 95 Danish actor Trine Dyrholm gives a magnetic performance with all guns blazing in this intensely painful, uncomfortable but also sometimes uncomfortably funny film from writer-director Mads Mengel; it is about a dysfunctional family and is shot in a freewheeling handheld style with lots of looming extreme closeups, a film in the spirit of Thomas Vinterberg’s Dogme 95 classic Festen. Karl (Simon Bennebjerg) and Emilie (Mette Klakstein) are a young Danish couple with a new baby, and have just arrived at a hip seaside hotel where they are hosting a secular-humanist christening “naming ceremony“ for a large crowd of relatives, one of whom has actually brought along a guitar to perform a song for the infant - a rather Richard Cur
California
The Hollywood Bowl just got its biggest sound upgrade in a generation. AI is doing the heavy lifting
A new speaker array, an immersive surround system and machine-learning vocal isolation technology are transforming the experience at one of the world's most beloved concert venues.
Technology
The Most WTF Guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
From old foes to controversial executives, here are the invites that still have us scratching our heads
Science
The Nasdaq-100 has been far more volatile than the S&P 500. Now add SpaceX to the mix.
While SpaceX is due to join the Nasdaq-100 on Tuesday, it won’t become part of the S&P 500 for at least another year — likely furthering the volatility spread between those two indexes.
Technology
The Odds Were Ever in the Favor of Those Who Placed Bets on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
Kalshi and Polymarket traders correctly called the venue, the designer and the best man — but Blake Lively's absence caught everyone off guard.
Science
The Surprising Connection Between Yoga and Gut Health
There’s one benefit of yoga you may not have considered: improved gut health. Not only can yoga promote better digestion, but it may improve the gut microbiome.
Technology
The Villain Made of Gas: Inside Netflix and Toho’s Ambitious Bet on ‘Human Vapor’
Toho cracks open its vault for the first time, teams with 'Train to Busan' writer Yeon Sang-ho and the Oscar-winning VFX crew behind 'Godzilla Minus One' — all for a villain you can't touch.
Markets
The Vogue Business Spring/Summer 2027 Menswear Size Inclusivity Report
Size inclusivity in menswear remains largely static across Milan and Paris, with this season also welcoming more polarized body ideals.
Technology
The one change that worked: I banned myself from social media – and my children have never been happier
I used to think my phone helped me to relax. But setting strict limits on my usage has improved my mood and my relationships I am a psychotherapist who works with frazzled, snappy parents, and spend my days writing about why we struggle to find calm. I also used to pick up my phone hundreds of times a day, failing to realise that it was making me a snappier, more irritable, less present mother. My phone was my office, my income, my means of communication. Every time I checked it, there was something to action, a notification of something new, something that told me I was useful and productive, giving me dopamine hits that motherhood didn’t offer. It had become my coping mechanism. Continue reading...
Science
The race for an Ebola therapy begins
Male marathoners "hit the wall," mental health in 2026, and more Morning Rounds news
Global
Thousands of forgotten WW1 soldiers recognised for first time
Nearly 10,000 soldiers' names are being added to the official database of war dead, a cherished step for many of their descendants.
Markets
Tiger’s Hospital Records to be Handed Over to Prosecutors in DUI Case
Prosecutors are allowed to review medical records related to Tiger Woods ‘ March vehicle crash and subsequent arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence, a judge has ruled. Judge Darren Steele approved an agreement last week between …
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Tilly Norwood to Lead New Movie ‘Misaligned,’ Marking Feature Debut for AI ‘Actor’
Tilly Norwood, the AI “actor” who sparked a frenzy of anger in Hollywood and across the wider industry in late 2025, is set to front her first feature film. “Misaligned,” announced by Particle 6, the AI-focussed studio behind Norwood, is described as a comedy-drama telling a “coming-of-age story infused with existential AI chaos.” Set inside […]
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Top Boy actor tells rape trial that encounter was consensual
Micheal Ward, who denies the charges, tells a jury he thought they were "having a great time".
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Toyota to invest $3.6 billion to move Tacoma pickup truck production from Mexico to Texas
Toyota said it is investing $3.6 billion to move production of the Tacoma midsize pickup truck from Mexico to its San Antonio manufacturing campus in Texas.
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Trump Accounts are live. Here's how some families plan to use them
As Trump Accounts launch, millions of parents are figuring out how the new investment accounts fit with their family's financial goals.
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Trump administration takes major steps to roll back gun regulations
During his race for the White House, President Trump pledged to expand Second Amendment rights nationwide. Now his administration is taking major steps to roll back gun restrictions put into place for public safety. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin discussed the administration's efforts with Chip Brownlee, a staff writer at The Trace, covering federal gun policy.
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Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.
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Trump confirms he asked Infantino for review of Folarin Balogun red card
Trump says he asked Fifa to review red card US president defends Balogun intervention Trump insists that he did not pressure Fifa Donald Trump said on Monday that he personally asked Fifa president Gianni Infantino to review the red card shown to United States striker Folarin Balogun, saying he believed the dismissal was unfair but insisting he did not pressure football’s governing body to overturn the suspension. “All I did was ask for a review because I didn’t think it was a foul,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. Continue reading...
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Trump defends call urging Balogun red card review: 'It wasn't a foul'
"I didn't know what the hell a red card was," said Trump, who called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the suspension of Folarin Balogun.
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Trump heads to NATO as tensions simmer with Europe
President Trump's grievances with several European governments over their refusal to join the U.S. war with Iran have cast a pall over the summit.
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Trump is a danger to US democracy. But the resistance is working | Kenneth Roth
The president has made dangerous inroads in his push toward autocracy. Yet the prospects for his success are dimming How do we commemorate America’s democracy as Donald Trump undermines it? By embracing his opposition. The United States was founded by breaking from a monarchy. Trump wants to become king. An imperfect yet powerful system of checks and balances is being deployed to prevent him. The resistance is worth celebrating. This is hardly the first challenge to US democracy . The early nation had no rights for Black people and no vote for women. It survived Jim Crow, the McCarthy era, and the “war on terror”. Yet there is no denying the seriousness of the threat posed by Trump. Continue reading...
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Trump plugs Dell at first-ever White House opening bell, sending shares soaring
Trump rang the bell in the Oval Office to open Monday's trading as he launched investment accounts for babies born from 2025 through 2028.
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Trump rings Wall Street opening bells and says the stock market ‘is going to go through the roof’
Trump used the occasion to promote the launch of “Trump accounts,” which are special investment accounts for children under age 18.
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Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
President Donald Trump is ringing the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office
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Trump says he asked FIFA to review US World Cup star Folarin Balogun's red card ban
Balogun was given a red card and automatically suspended for one game last week after clashing with an opposing player's foot.
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Trump's calls, Ukraine's strikes and Russia's barrage on Kyiv put markets on alert
Trump reportedly spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine struck Russian targets and Moscow launched another deadly attack on Kyiv.
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Trump’s World Cup intervention has ruined the game | Robert Reich
We try to teach our children to follow the rules. Now an American president has chosen the opposite tack I’m rooting for the US as we take on Belgium today in Seattle for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals. But the game isn’t what it was – before Trump asked the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, to review the suspension of the US’s top scorer, striker Folarin Balogun, who got a red card in a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina and would otherwise have been suspended from Monday’s match. Continue reading...
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Typhoon Maysak kills two and forces thousands to evacuate in China
Tropical storm causes extreme flooding in south of the country with heavy rainfall expected in coming days A tropical storm has killed two people, caused dam breaches and forced tens of thousands to evacuate in southern China. Typhoon Maysak killed two people in Nanning, in China’s southern Guangxi province. Maysak, which lashed Vietnam and China’s southern island province of Hainan over the weekend, will dump the water it sucked up on its way across the South China Sea as it weakens and heads inland, meteorologists say. Continue reading...
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U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president
The United States takes on Belgium Monday with star striker Folarin Balogun on the pitch. Balogun was given a red card in last week's game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, meaning he would miss the next game. But President Trump intervened and FIFA reversed Balogun's suspension. Amna Nawaz discussed the World Cup controversy with Liz Landers and Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of "The Long Game."
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U.S.-Belgium match could draw record TV audience amid the Trump World Cup controversy
Some industry experts are predicting all-time viewing records for a U.S. soccer game
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UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea
The Ministry of Defence calls Moscow's activity "unsafe" and "unprofessional".
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UK sanctions Russian labs and people over chemical weapons used on Navalny, Skripal
Britain has imposed sanctions on nine Russian people and entities for developing chemical weapons
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USA v Belgium: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 5pm local/10am AEST/1am BST/8pm EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Beau Through four games, Belgium have retained 57% of possession with a 65% field tilt – a possession metric weighing only final-third touches – but haven’t found a way to maximize that advantage. While possession can be a noisy statistic, viewing it in stylistic terms can be informative. So far at this World Cup, Belgium have won the possession battle in all four of their games, with Senegal playing them closest in a 52-48 split. The United States have maintained a 58% share of the ball in their four games, neck-and-neck with Garcia’s Belgium. If Mauricio Pochettino’s side can keep the ball off Belgian feet more often than not, it could unsettle the Red Devils. Continue reading...
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Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 23 killed in Kyiv region
President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.
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Underground Monk Show: inside Edinburgh fringe’s cult comedy of the highest order
This late-night escapade became a word-of-mouth festival favourite. The show’s creators discuss the method behind its madness – and why you’ll laugh without knowing why Deep within the cavernous Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh’s Cowgate, robed monks stand ominously on stage after midnight. It’s 2024, halfway through the Edinburgh fringe, and nobody really knows what’s happening. But in this dungeon-like sweatbox we’re about to experience a work in progress that is equal parts joyous and utterly unhinged. Two years on, Underground Monk Show is back. While some shows arrive at the fringe with a clear elevator pitch, this one is still impossible to define. “It’s so funny because that’s constantly what we ask ourselves,” laughs co-creator John Norris, also the brains behind the absurdist comedy gem Mr Chonkers . If you were to attempt to explain what happens, you might say that the show follo
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Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps | Pablo Iglesias Maurer
In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, the president did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his way The story of Garrincha’s red card in the 1962 World Cup is the stuff of legend. The Brazilian great was sent off in the semi-finals for lashing out at an opponent, but back then, Fifa had no automatic one-match suspension in place. So a disciplinary committee convened the next day to decide his fate for the final. As the story goes, the assistant referee who had the best view of the offense was paid off and disappeared, and the president of Chile, the tournament’s host, put in a call to Fifa, urging them to decide against any additional suspension. He did so for the sake of keeping one of the tournament’s most entertaining players on the field. Garrincha emerged scot-free, and Brazil won their second World Cup days later. Continue reading...
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V/H/S Franchise Sets New Roy Lee and Steven Schneider-Produced Movie Based on SCP Foundation Universe (EXCLUSIVE)
Indie genre label Spooky Pictures and global film and television studio Image Nation Studios are partnering to produce “V/H/S: SCP.” The feature-length project is the latest installment in the long-running “V/H/S” found-footage horror franchise, and the first feature-length addition to the online collective fiction project, the SCP (Special Containment Procedures) Foundation. Roy Lee and Steven […]
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VHF Propagation: What Every RF Engineer Should Know
A practical educational guide to common and uncommon VHF propagation modes, covering the physics, range implications, and real-world behaviors engineers need to understand. What Attendees will Learn 1. Why “line of sight” fails as a practical VHF planning model. 2. How refraction, reflection, diffraction, and scattering deliver or destroy signals where geometry alone cannot predict.3. How tropospheric refraction extends the VHF radio horizon roughly one-third beyond optical line of sight. 4. How temperature inversions form ducts that can carry VHF signals over 1,500 km.5. How sporadic E, meteor burst, and EME propagate VHF signals across hundreds to thousands of kilometers. 6. What frequency limits, distance ranges, and environmental triggers apply to each propagation mode. 7. How to apply this knowledge to link budgeting, interference prediction, and contingency planning. Download this
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Versant Extends Golf Game With Plans to Acquire Full Swing for $530 Million
The New York Times Co. has games. Disney has theme parks. And Versant Media has golf. In an era when more traditional media companies are looking beyond the usual flows of revenue, Versant on Monday unveiled plans to purchase Full Swing, a sports technology firm that lets customers, coaches and athletes make use of simulations […]
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Versant Inks $530 Million Deal for Sports Tech Company Full Swing
The tech company, best known for its advanced golf simulators, will expand the Golf Channel owner's presence in the tech and analytics space.
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Versant agrees to buy golf simulator company Full Swing for $530 million
The deal for Full Swing will expand Versant's nontraditional media assets in an effort to diversify revenue from cable television.
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Viewpoint: Methuselah Mutuals
Precious few U.S. corporations have been in business for two centuries. Among them are King Arthur Flour (1790), CIGNA (1792), Jim Beam (1795) and Brooks Brothers (1818), although the storied suit-maker entered bankruptcy proceedings in 2020 due to a plunge …
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Vuori to Launch Breathe Collection Featuring NFL Star Colston Loveland
The performance-skewed collection is intended for high-intensity training.
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WATCH LIVE: Trump officially launches Trump Accounts for kids, ringing Wall Street opening bell
With high inflation hurting Trump's popularity, the Republican president has tried to get more Americans to focus on their 401(k) investments, claiming that his policies should get the credit for any gains, particularly as the November midterm elections draw closer.
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WATCH: Beyoncé drops new music on Fourth of July
Lara Spencer shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
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WATCH: Fourth of July fireworks lit up the skies
Americans across the country celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a treasured tradition: fireworks!
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WATCH: Passengers speak out after sea plane makes hard landing in East River in NYC
A Kodiak 100 seaplane with eight people on board made a hard landing into the East River near Brooklyn, New York.
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WATCH: Top moments from 'Disney Celebrates America'
ABC News' Sophie Flay breaks down some of the moments from Disney's 24-hour coverage as America celebrated its 250th birthday.
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WATCH: Trump praises 'really brilliant decision' on Balogun's red card after he called FIFA's Infantino
President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States' star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.
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WATCH: Trump says Sikorsky is paying for a 'beautiful' granite helipad at the White House
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.
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WATCH: Trump says he never talks to his kids about business as president but 'I think I'm allowed to'
President Donald Trump also offered a dubious history lesson, suggesting that, as president, George Washington had two desks — one for business matters and another for the presidency.
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WATCH: Trump says he thinks an end to Ukraine war is 'getting close' despite Russian strikes on Kyiv
"I think we're getting much closer than people realize. And President Putin wants it to end, I will tell you that very strongly," President Donald Trump said while talking to press at the White House.
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WATCH: Trump talks about White House renovation projects, Nicki Minaj at Rose Garden luncheon
President Donald Trump said Monday he's putting "a lot of love" back into the White House.
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Washington Labor & Industries Opens Inspections at State’s Other Kraft Paper Mills
Two new inspections into kraft pulp and paper mills in Washington have been opened, following ongoing investigations at the Nippon Dynawave mill where a tank failure killed 11 workers. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries said investigations are …
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Watch a ‘DWTS’ Singer Go to Great Heights With an Aerosmith Classic in ‘America’s Got Talent’ Audition
Travis Garland is ready to go solo with his voice.
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Watch fans react to every goal of England v Mexico game
Watch as fans across the UK and in Mexico City cheer each goal of the England v Mexico World Cup match.
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Watch key moments from England's 3-2 win at the Azteca
Jude Bellingham scores twice and Harry Kane converts a penalty as 10-man England beat Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup.
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Watch: Does Trump’s Fifa intervention undermine football’s integrity?
The BBC's Daniel Bush looks at the US president's comments over his request for Fifa to review Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.
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Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.
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Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.
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What does content creation do to mental health?
This year at Vidcon, I was struck by how much of the conference’s programming was dedicated to the mental health of content creators.
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What to know as ticks spread to new regions and bring new threats
It's summertime, and ticks are out in full force. While in certain parts of the country, ticks have long been an issue, they're now spreading to new regions and bringing new threats. William Brangham discussed the blood-sucking terrors with Holly Gaff, a mathematical ecologist who studies ticks at Old Dominion University.
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Where to Watch USA vs. Belgium World Cup Match Live Online
The Round of 16 matchup will be held at Seattle Stadium on Monday, July 6.
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White House Report Claims Smithsonian Museum ‘Erases’ Heritage, Another Jewelry Heist at a French Museum, and More: Morning Links for July 6, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
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Who could benefit the most from Trump's investment accounts for children
Trump Accounts are officially open. They're the first federal tax-advantaged investment accounts for kids. Some 87 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts. The question is, can they deliver the benefits that are being promoted? Economics correspondent Paul Solman explains.
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Who could play a sour, unemployed, self-deprecating version of John Slattery? He had a surprising answer
The 'Mad Men' star reflects on playing a washed-up version of himself, the fickleness of Hollywood and why broad comedy is harder than it looks.
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Who is Steve Hilton? Here’s how he has rebranded himself multiple times
Steve Hilton made the British Conservative Party more liberal and has held policy positions spanning the political spectrum. He’s California Republicans’ best hope at reclaiming the governor’s seat.
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Why Iran may find it difficult to clear its oil inventories even after sanctions relief
Iran may face challenges in clearing oil inventories even after restrictions have been lifted, amid oil supplies elsewhere while China becomes less enthusiastic
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Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people
Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.
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Wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes
Tour de France spectator ban as country along with Spain, Portugal and Greece faces ‘powder keg’ after heatwave Europe live – latest updates Wildfires raging across southern Europe have forced thousands to flee their homes and prompted officials to ban spectators from a stage of the Tour de France, amid warnings of “powder keg” conditions after a record-breaking early summer heatwave. Hundreds of firefighters are tackling blazes that have burned through almost 20,000 hectares (49,500 acres) in Portugal, Spain, France and Greece. Strong winds are forecast to fan the flames and temperatures are expected to rise again this week. Continue reading...
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Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal, Spain and Greece
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Will this heatwave feel as hot and sticky as the last one?
The UK's next heatwave is here, but will it feel as hot and sticky as the last one?
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Wolf Alice cover Nirvana at emotional homecoming show
The band break out their own version of Smells Like Teen Spirit at their biggest-ever headline show.
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Women hit fertility tipping point at 49 - even with young donor eggs
Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.
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World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension
The USA star striker will be available to play at today's match against Belgium after President Trump called Fifa for his ban to be reviewed.
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Xbox Slashing 3,200 Jobs In “Most Significant Restructure” in Platform’s History
"Our business today is not healthy," Xbox CEO Asha Sharma warned in a memo to staff Monday.
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Xbox cuts 3,200 jobs as gaming business struggles
As Microsoft continues to invest significantly in AI, its gaming division, Xbox, is making major cuts to its workforce and selling several of its studios.
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Xbox to Cut Up to 3,200 Staffers in ‘Most Significant Restructure’ in Company’s History
Xbox is set to reduce its workforce by up to 3,200 staffers over the next year in what new CEO Asha Sharma calls the “most significant restructure” in the Microsoft division’s history. On Monday, Xbox announced that four studios — Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions, which collectively employee approximately 350 […]
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Xcel Partners With KBL Group on Off/Duty by Coco Rocha
The ready-to-wear collection is expected to debut this fall.
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Yemen Identifies 28 Looted Artifacts at British Museum, London Auction Houses
Eight pieces were recently offered for sale at auction houses in London, and 20 are held by the British Museum.
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Yervant Gianikian, Artist Who Helped Win Armenia the Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion, Dies at 84
His films appeared in two editions of the Venice Biennale and one edition of Documenta.
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You want a portfolio that matches your morals. Your retirement plan might disagree.
More investors want their money to reflect their values. It feels righteous — but the reality is a lot messier.
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Your 5 biggest ‘Trump account’ questions, answered
Here’s who is eligible for $1,000 in free money — and how to sign up.
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Your data built the AI boom — but Big Tech is pocketing 100% of the equity
Your share of the AI wealth is a right — not a handout. Here is how we claw back our money.
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Your investing expectations are more than double the reality. Here is the tough truth.
Long-term real returns above 10% annualized are exceedingly rare.
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Yungblud Receives Support From SZA, Alyssa Milano, More After Opening Up About ‘Industry Plant’ Discourse
The English musician shared a vulnerable post about his recent struggles as an artist and was greeted with a wave of support
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Zara Larsson Signs With RCA Records
The singer joins the label after more than a decade on Epic Records, also part of Sony Music.
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Zara Larsson Signs to RCA Records
Zara Larsson has left her decade-plus home at Epic Records and signed with RCA Records, Variety can confirm. Two sources tell Variety that the pop star has inked a new deal with RCA. The sources say that Larsson was entertaining offers from multiple labels but that Sony, which houses subsidiaries Epic and RCA, wanted to […]
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Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong decisions’ at Nato summit as Russia kills 21 in overnight strikes on Kyiv – Europe live
Ukraine’s president makes plea ahead of summit this week in Ankara where he is due to meet Trump on the sidelines Meanwhile, the UK has just sanctioned Russian actors involved in researching, developing and producing the novichok nerve agent and the lethal toxic Epibatidine, used in the Salisbury attack and the poisoning of Alexei Navalny. Among those sanctions are SC Signal, a Russian state scientific research institute, as well as three individuals researching novichok and Epibatidine. “Russia’s repeated use of chemical weapons is a sickening violation of international law and a direct threat to global security. From the use of novichok nerve agents in Salisbury to Epibatidine in Siberia, poisoning Dawn Sturgess and Alexei Navalny, Russia continues to use barbaric tools to inflict death and suffering on innocent civilians, including in Ukraine. Continue reading...
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Zendaya Pulls Sculptural Schiaparelli Haute Couture and Flowing Valentino for ‘The Odyssey’ London Premiere
Her Schiaparelli look was shown on a runway in Paris the very same day.
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Zendaya and Anne Hathaway Lead the Grecian-inspired Style Showcase at ‘The Odyssey’ London Photo Call
Lupita Nyong'o and Samantha Morton also attended the press event.
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‘3 Weeks After’ Is a Timely Film About Peer Violence and “Violence Itself, How It Is Learned, Tolerated”
Serbian director Miroslav Terzić's third feature, debuting in the main Karlovy Vary competition, starts with a high-school trip to Bulgaria: "I wanted to provoke the audience. ... I did not want it to be forgotten" right away.
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‘Charged with horror and anguish’: Arthur Boyd’s nightmarish Nebuchadnezzar series opens in major new Bundanon show
Not for the faint-hearted, this is the first large-scale presentation of the Australian artist’s anti-Vietnam war, hallucinatory works since the late 60s On a fine day, the bushland surrounding Bundanon Art Museum is sunbathed and effortlessly resplendent. Inside the gallery, visitors are confronted with a surreal landscape charged with horror and anguish; nightmarish and fantastical visions of a figure wandering through a wilderness, tortured by fire and transformed into a clawed and feathered beast; crouching, contorted, on all fours. The hallucinatory paintings by the Australian artist Arthur Boyd chronicle the downfall of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar: a conqueror punished by God for his hubris, sentenced to seven years’ exile and insanity, living as an animal in the wilderness. Boyd embarked on the extraordinary series while living in London in the late 1960s, drawing on his ho
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‘Cosy competency porn’: why The Post is my feelgood movie
A reminder of Steven Spielberg’s prowess and speed in the latest in our series of writers highlighting their go-to comfort watches Steven Spielberg was never much of a radical. While Francis Ford Coppola made Apocalypse Now and even George Lucas attacked the Vietnam war with Star Wars, the nervy new Hollywood hotshot was more interested in moviemaking’s toys than its politics. In Peter Biskind’s bestselling book of Tinseltown gossip, Easy Riders, Raging Bulls, the actor Kit Carson remembers running into Spielberg at a party when the tumult of an eventful 1968 presidential campaign was at fever pitch. “Everybody was up,” Carson remembered. “The revolution was about to happen.” All the young director wanted to talk about was how to get a shot while throwing a camera off a roof. In the end, it took him 40 years to produce his own broadside against the US foreign policy of his youth. In unch
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‘Don’t mention the special relationship’: how should UK’s next PM handle Donald Trump?
Little-known abroad, Andy Burnham has a chance to define a new era of US-UK relations. Should he seek to charm or bargain with the bully in the White House – or treat him ‘like a poorly informed constituent’? If, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes the British prime minister later this month, one of his first telephone calls is likely to be with Donald Trump. Trump’s mother was Scottish and he has a nostalgic fascination with Britain. But managing a relationship with the erratic, transactional and demanding US president has been a diplomatic minefield for Burnham’s predecessors. Continue reading...
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‘Dutton Ranch’ Breakout Natalie Alyn Lind on Sobbing Over That Murder, Discovering Oreana’s Life-Changing News and Season 2 Plans
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the ninth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “El Padrino,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. In a series filled with beloved characters like Kelly Reilly’s Beth and Cole Hauser’s Rip, as well as acting legends like Annette Bening and Ed Harris, it’s no small feat that Natalie Alyn Lind stole […]
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‘Dutton Ranch’ Duo Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser Talk Season 2 After Cliffhanger Finale, New Showrunner and Taylor Sheridan
"There was a moment where we were trying to figure out, 'How do we do this without him?'" Kelly Reilly, speaking with Cole Hauser, tells The Hollywood Reporter about moving from Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' to the spinoff. "It feels like we earned this second season from all the work we've done before, and that's the thing I'm most proud of."
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‘Flight originated from the imagination’: how artists have captured space travel
As the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum turns 50, an expansive exhibition celebrates how art has coincided with space Wearing a shiny silver spacesuit, Alan Shepard clutches his helmet and looks like an archetypal blue-eyed American hero. The 1961 portrait by Bruce Stevenson paid tribute to the first US astronaut in space. It also planted a seed. James Webb, the then administrator of Nasa, saw the painting and was inspired to start the space agency’s own art programme, believing that artists could bring a unique perspective to exploring the cosmos. From 1962 to 1974 it was led by James Dean , who then became the first art curator at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. Continue reading...
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‘Hobbits’ likely scavenged dragons’ kills
Homo floresiensis may have scavenged Komodo dragon leftovers instead of hunting small elephant relatives.
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‘House of the Dragon’ Star Steve Toussaint Teases Consequences of Corlys’ ‘Very Dangerous’ Request of Rhaenyra
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen got a slap in the face from her hand of the queen, Corlys Velaryon, on tonight’s episode of “House of the Dragon,” when the Sea Snake publicly called out Rhaenyra’s sons (his […]
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‘I was there!’ Writers remember legendary gigs by Beyoncé, Brian Wilson, Britney, Oasis, Daft Punk and more
What’s it like to catch a gig so great it goes down in history? Our writers relive incredible performances by everyone from Amy Winehouse at the North Sea jazz festival to Kanye West at Glastonbury Talking Heads, the Rock Garden, London, 13 May 1977 Continue reading...
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‘Impossible to be a mom’: new film shines light on how America fails its mothers
Documentary No Country for Mothers details how US moms lack support, paid leave and childcare help – and hopes to inspire push for action When Reshma Saujani set out to make a documentary, she was clear from the outset: it would not be released on streaming platforms, or at film festivals. Instead, No Country for Mothers – a new movie about how moms across the US are being failed – is being screened by hundreds of the subject themselves, nationwide, in person. Continue reading...
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‘Increased Uncertainty’ and ‘Renewal Pressure’ Around USMCA Could Drive Supply Chain Shifts
While a non-renewal doesn’t signal an end for the deal, supply chain leaders are balancing immediate actions to protect operations with longer-term decisions that reshape their networks.
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‘It was pretty depressing when Stranger Things ended’: Finn Wolfhard on growing up on TV – and his new life in music
The actor spent almost a decade fighting monsters – and making friends – on the hit Netflix show. Then, last year, it all came to an end. How’s he adjusting? Finn Wolfhard is remembering his first experience of celebrity. It was 2016 and he was 13. The first season of Stranger Things had aired that summer, and he returned to his high school in Vancouver as if nothing had changed. But things had changed. “People didn’t know how to treat me, especially the teachers. Kids that didn’t even look at me before were paying attention to me or wanting to hang out.” He remembers a girl in the year above who really wanted a photo with him. “And I was like: ‘Oh, I can’t really take photos at school.’ And she wasn’t listening to me and pulled me into, like, a side hug. I remember thinking: ‘Shit, man. I have no control over this. This seems crazy.’ So, it was definitely weird at first, and something I
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‘It’s smoke and mirrors’: hope turns to fear in Scottish village chosen for AI datacentre
Suspicions grow in Lanarkshire that local people have been misled on supposed benefits of the huge development Revealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promise What are Britain’s AI growth zones and are the plans feasible or ‘complete bunk’? The promise was that a Scottish community would be transformed by massive investment and empowered to chase “the jobs of the future”. Instead, local people in Lanarkshire fear they may have to sell their properties and lose green belt land because of the errors of a badly planned AI datacentre complex, even as those jobs and investments never arrive. Late last year, representatives of Oakes Energy Services began to knock on doors in Newarthill, a village east of Glasgow. In letters reviewed by the Guardian, they invited residents to individual meetings. They told them about plans for a solar farm, say local people,
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‘I’ve Waited My Whole Life to Do This’: Watch Madonna’s Celeb Guests Film Their ‘Confessions II’ Cameos
Gwendoline Christie, Benedict Cumberbatch, Odessa A'zion and more were featured in the "Danceteria" scenes of Confessions II film.
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‘Living like this is agony’: Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in six months
Impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before the US imposed a blockade in January Cuba on Monday suffered its third nationwide power outage since the start of the year, the state electricity company said. The impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before the US president, Donald Trump, imposed an oil blockade in January, which has depleted the already dwindling supply of fuel for Cuba’s power plants. Continue reading...
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‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Open to Marvel Role, Met with ‘X-Men,’ ‘Heat 2’ Directors
The 'Obsession' breakout is considering her next moves: "I really want to prove 'Obsession' wasn’t just lightning in a bottle."
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‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,’ ‘Fatherland’ Lead Mubi-Madman Slate for Australia, New Zealand
Mubi has expanded its theatrical distribution partnership with Madman Entertainment, tapping the independent Australian and New Zealand distributor to sub-release five films theatrically across the region, including several Cannes and Berlinale prize winners. Madman will open Jane Schoenbrun’s “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” first, on Aug. 6 in Australia and Aug. 20 in […]
Technology
‘Terrifier’ Actress Had Deal for 1 Percent of Profits. A Court Will Decide If That’s for One Movie — Or the Whole Series
Catherine Corcoran's bid for profits from the franchise will swing on whether the contract should be interpreted to extend beyond the original 2016 film.
Technology
‘The Black Demon: Atlantis’: The Making of a Shark Thriller at 8,600 Feet Above Sea Level in Colombia
When the producers of shark thriller “The Black Demon” decided to make a sequel, making it in Colombia was a no-brainer. Mucho Mas Media, led by Javier Chapa, had already shot three other movies in the country with local production company Jaguar Bite. The first pic they shot in Colombia, golf drama “The Long Game,” […]
Technology
‘The Odyssey’ Comes Ashore: London Goes Wild for Christopher Nolan Epic at Star-Studded World Premiere
As a Trojan horse towered over Leicester Square, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson delighted screaming fans ahead of the world's first screening of Nolan's latest three-hour feat.
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‘The Odyssey’ First Reactions Are Raves for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Astonishing’ Epic and ‘Flawless Filmmaking’: ‘Breathtaking, Bold and Perfection’
Christoper Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling the Oscar winner’s adaptation of Homer’s epic a “staggering achievement” with “flawless filmmaking.” It appears Nolan has another huge hit on his hands. “A filmmaking feast,” wrote Collider’s Peri Nemiroff. “A grand and gripping rendition of Homer’s epic, […]
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‘The Odyssey’ First Reactions: “Staggering … Nolan’s Biggest Film to Date”
Here's what those who just saw Christopher Nolan's epic are saying about the Universal film.
Technology
‘The Vampire Lestat’ Costume Designer Breaks Down Lestat’s Rockstar Wardrobe and the Season’s Hidden Easter Eggs
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “New York,” the fifth episode of “The Vampire Lestat,” now streaming on AMC+. When costume designer Lex Wood started planning the wardrobe for “The Vampire Lestat” — or Season 3 of “Interview with the Vampire” — she had one word in mind: color. And lots of it, to reflect the […]
Technology
‘The money would have been life-changing’: My father told my grandmother to slash my inheritance. Is that fair?
“I could have bought a home for what I hope will be a growing family.”
Technology
‘The song got us signed but I hated it’: how Haircut 100 made Fantastic Day
‘In the early days, we hopped on every bandwagon going – punk, ska, mod, everything. Fantastic Day was always there, just in different styles. The original was more Talking Heads. I preferred that’ If I’d been sitting down when I wrote Fantastic Day, it would have been a different song, but I was standing up in front of a chocolate-brown wall with the names of all my favourite punk bands scribbled on it. I was envisioning the future. It was 1978, and my family had moved across London to a place called the Ski Club of Great Britain where my parents ran the bar. We lived in the basement and I had a tiny room that was like a ship’s cabin. Continue reading...
Markets
‘They had hyped us up so much’: Seattle businesses near World Cup stadium report declining sales
The city’s tourism board estimated 750,000 visitors would visit over the course of the World Cup As Seattle’s month-long role as a host city for the Fifa Men’s World Cup draws to a close with a knockout match between the United States and Belgium, local match-day scenes, business boosters and media dispatches have projected an image of a sports-fueled boom town. On match days, hordes of locals and visitors have packed the city’s waterfront and official watch parties, shattering public-transit records and buoying nearby beer sales . Local soccer-focused mainstays like the George & Dragon Pub have reported “incredible” increases in business. And, pointing to positive reporting by the Guardian and other international newspapers, Seattle’s business lobby says the city has “performed very, very well on the world stage”. Continue reading...
Culture
‘Toy Story 5’ Soundtrack Debuts in Top 10 on Three Billboard Charts
The Taylor Swift-led set makes a No. 1 bow on the Kid Albums tally.
Culture
“The Conversation Is More Urgent”: Fashion Reacts to Men’s Shifting Body Ideals
The Spring/Summer 2027 runways introduced a divisively slimmer menswear silhouette, alongside a growing number of muscle men, in line with the looksmaxxing movement. Industry insiders tell us what this means for menswear.