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'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78
Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his "sudden and unexpected" death.
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'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in the “Jurassic Park” films and “Peaky Blinders,” has died, according to his official social media account.
Global
'One Day in September' chronicles how baseball's All-Star Game was born
Baseball's best will showcase their talents on the field in Philadelphia during MLB's All-Star Game. What fans might not know is that the game traces its origins back to an event in Boston more than a century ago. The little-known chapter in baseball history is the subject of a new book, "One Day in September." Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Scott Reich for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Technology
10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all
Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
Global
12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner, say merger would 'extinguish competition'
A Paramount-Warner combo would bring together two of Hollywood's last five legacy studios.
Culture
17 Pictures of a Handsome Young Harrison Ford
There are bankable stars, and then there’s Harrison Ford—a performer with the kind of résumé most actors could only dream of.
Technology
3 things you need to know about cyclospora
Cyclospora, a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of severe diarrhea, is spreading in the U.S. Here's what to know about the disease, and how to stay safe.
Culture
A Year in London review – fashion student hits it off with her professor in frothy lesbian romcom
An Italian on an exchange to the glamorous UK capital gets involved with a sophisticated older woman in a tale of soap opera silliness A year is about how long this very quaint film feels, although there are moments when the soap opera silliness, the photo-love yearning and the wooden Google-translate line readings are reasonably entertaining. Olivia (Nina Pons) is a young fashion student from southern Italy who gets the chance of a lifetime to spend a year in our glamorous capital at the “London Academy of Couture” in South Kensington. Saucer-eyed Olivia apparently can’t get over the sight of two men kissing. She is almost-engaged to a wealthy young home town boy called Paolo (Matteo Bassi), though it will soon be revealed that the cut of Paolo’s jib is not all that it might be. Continue reading...
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A journey down one of the last wild rivers in the American west: ‘The bullseye will always be on its back’
As US water wars rage, a tributary of the Colorado River faces unprecedented pressure. Visitors worry how long this aquatic ‘relict’ will last On an early morning in mid-May, a group of near strangers shoved camping gear and clothes into waterproof bags, slathered on sunscreen, and ambled into the bright-yellow rafts that would carry them down one of the last free-flowing rivers in the American west. Unhindered by large dams or diversions, the Yampa curves across 250 miles (400km) of alpine tundras, cottonwood forests and ancient red-rock canyons, rising from Colorado’s Rocky mountains to where it joins with the Green River in Utah, much in the way it has for millions of years. Continue reading...
Technology
A two-pack of DJI’s most capable wireless mics just got its first price cut
Smartphones these days have incredible cameras that are capable of taking smooth, sharp video, but the microphones are often lacking, to say the least. A wireless lavalier microphone can dramatically improve the audio quality of your videos, whether you’re the only one talking, or if you’re getting audio from multiple people. The DJI Mic 3 […] The full DJI Mic 3 kit in its charging case. Smartphones these days have incredible cameras that are capable of taking smooth, sharp video, but the microphones are often lacking, to say the least. A wireless lavalier microphone can dramatically improve the audio quality of your videos, whether you’re the only one talking, or if you’re getting audio from multiple people. The DJI Mic 3 is one of the best options, and it’s currently discounted to $219 (usually $259) at several retailers, including Best Buy , B&H Photo , and Amazon . Th
Technology
ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus Talks AI Training at United Nations Summit: Artists ‘Deserve a Place at the Table’
Ulvaeus, the opening keynote speaker at the UN's AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, started his speech with a simple question: "Good for whom?"
Technology
AI is changing older workers' careers, research finds — here's how
AI may either prompt some older workers to leave their jobs or help make their roles more efficient, research finds. Here's which careers may be most affected.
Science
Adopt a Drifter Program grows this summer
Adopt a Drifter Program grows this summer Teacher at Sea Susan Dee deploys a drifter buoy. (Image credit: NOAA Teacher at Sea) Download Image June 26, 2026 More than 20 years after the first teacher adopted a drifter, NOAA’s Adopt a Drifter Program , co-led by the Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Program (GOMO) and the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), continues to grow and evolve this summer. Education 0 Off
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After Three-Hour Delay, Jay-Z Caps Yankee Stadium Run With Rihanna, Beyoncé, Usher and More
Sunday night's hotly-anticipated "Extra Innings" show may not have begun until after midnight Monday morning, but the sold-out audience enthusiastically celebrated a decades-spanning 45-song set.
Technology
Albanese to compare pivotal moment in AI to renewable energy transition as he outlines approach
Labor sources say the PM will discuss safety concerns in speech this week but will not provide an update on copyright reforms to protect artists Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese will describe the progress of AI as an inflection point for society on par with the renewable energy transition, but is not expected to detail progress on copyright reforms to protect creative industries. The prime minister will deliver a highly anticipated speech in Sydney on Wednesday to address growing concerns around social licence and the necessary policy guardrails for AI, datacentres and the ability of big tech to profit from Australian intellectual property. Continue reading...
Technology
Amazon, Flexport Alum Dave Clark’s Supply Chain Startup Raises $50M
Auger's Series B funding round comes as the company signs more Fortune 100 customers like Meta and Fanatics and rides a broader surge in AI venture funding.
Technology
Amber Davies calls out audience member for filming Legally Blonde performance
The ex-Love Islander says she asked for the theatregoer, who was sitting in the front row, to be kicked out.
Culture
Ana Mendieta review – were she still alive she’d be at the forefront of art in this century
Tate Modern, London This exhibition makes nothing of the Cuban-American artist’s controversial death – instead it focuses on the astounding way she left an imprint of herself on the earth using blood, feathers and gunpowder A huge colour photo of a ruined ancient site greets you outside Ana Mendieta’s engrossing exhibition and it immediately tells you this is going to be different. It’s the kind of thing that seems to belong more to a British Museum show about a lost pre-Columbian civilisation than in the concrete citadel of Tate Modern’s Blavatnik wing. Yet in her imagination, that’s where Mendieta belonged, too. Born in Havana, Cuba in 1948, she was sent to the US when she was 12 to flee the revolution. She felt like an outsider among white Americans. Home, for her, was the past, and she would excavate the very origins of art and mythology. Mendieta made art from blood, feathers, flowe
Technology
Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast
Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.
Technology
Andy Serkis on U.S. ‘Outrage’ Over His ‘Animal Farm’ Movie, AI Use in ‘Hunt for Gollum’ and Wanting Oscars to Recognize Motion Capture: ‘It’s Been a Long Time Coming’
Andy Serkis is currently in New Zealand taking on orcs, wizards, elves and boney-fingered ring fanciers in one of the highest profile films now in production: “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Serkis’ grand return to the franchise — due for release by Warner Bros. at the end of 2027, just shy of […]
Global
Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.
Technology
Another Tomorrow Partners With 91.530 Le Marais to Introduce Regenerative Hemp Dress Collection
The limited collection of three sustainable dresses showcases the natural character of hemp and innovative agricultural practices.
Technology
Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane Present Ravi Muppa’s ‘Incognito’ as New YouTube Shorts Channel Launches (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian auteurs Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane have joined forces again to spotlight writer-director Ravi Muppa’s short film “Incognito,” the debut release on shorts-only YouTube channel titled Oh Flip Shorts that is launching July 15. The channel arrives courtesy of producer Ranjan Singh, with Kashyap serving as curator. The plan calls for a fresh short […]
Technology
Apple Sues OpenAI for Trade Secret Theft in Pivotal Case
Apple Inc. sued OpenAI for trade secret theft, accusing the artificial intelligence startup and its hardware chief of engaging in a coordinated campaign to steal information about upcoming products. The iPhone maker said in a suit Friday that OpenAI encouraged …
Technology
Apple’s public betas for iOS 27 and more are out now
Apple has just released public betas for iOS 27 and other major OS updates that are set to publicly launch this fall. The big new feature this year is Siri AI, the delayed AI-powered revamp to Siri. It actually works - which is big praise! - though it keeps things brief. Other betas available now […] Apple has just released public betas for iOS 27 and other major OS updates that are set to publicly launch this fall. The big new feature this year is Siri AI, the delayed AI-powered revamp to Siri. It actually works - which is big praise! - though it keeps things brief . Other betas available now include iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. If you want to test out Apple's upcoming updates, fair warning that you may run into issues like unexpected glitches or a battery that drains faster than you're used to. Use your best judgment on whether you should actually install the
Culture
Archaeologists Uncover Previously Unknown Tomb of Ancient Egyptian High Official
Painted offerings on the tomb's walls were intended to magically supply the occupant with sustenance for eternity.
Technology
Ariana Madix’s ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Style: Clear Heels and Island Glamour
Madix wore a variety of clear heels while hosting the most recent season of the reality dating series.
Technology
As GOP Cries Fraud, Newsom Backs Medicaid Spending on Housing and Food
Republicans say California’s use of Medicaid money for social services amounts to waste, fraud, and abuse. But even as Gov. Gavin Newsom voices concern about losing funding, he says he’s proud of the state’s holistic approach to caring for its sickest and most expensive patients.
California
As L.A. River morphs into impromptu stage for nature-loving musicians, gentrification fears remain
Yo-Yo Ma recently performed an intimate show on the L.A. River, highlighting a growing movement of musicians seeking to spotlight the beauty of the complex waterway.
California
As Trump cedes global clean car race to China, Governor Newsom fights back with instant ZEV rebates for first-time buyers
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As states absorb Medicaid funding cuts, family caregivers face financial ruin
Family caregivers of people with disabilities face a grim financial future as several states consider steep cuts to their wages.
Culture
Astrid Furnival obituary
My friend, Astrid Furnival, who has died aged 85 after a long illness, was a pioneering textile artist. She eschewed the distinctions between arts and crafts and used words to enhance her imagery. Astrid worked mainly with wool that she spun herself and used dyes that she developed from plants in her garden in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, or in the surrounding fields. She was a hand-knitter who firmly rejected the use of machines, and she utilised the cerebral concerns of concrete and visual poetry – in which the shape or appearance of a poem is related to its message – to produce works that feature the spatial arrangements of words but are also practical objects, such as knitwear and quilts. Continue reading...
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At least 27 killed in fire at Bangkok pub with another 22 critically injured
The fire is one of the deadliest such incidents in the popular tourist destination in recent years A fire at a popular pub in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, has killed 27 people, with another 22 in critical condition, officials said on Monday, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years. The prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, who visited the site of the fire in the early hours of Monday, told reporters that based on survivor accounts, the pub rapidly filled with smoke after a fire broke out, forcing many to run to the back of the venue near the bathrooms. Continue reading...
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At least 28 killed, 25 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.
Culture
BTS Thrill Munich Fans With Debut ‘Louder Than Bombs’ Performance
ARMY has been waiting since 2020 to hear the Map of the Soul: 7 track before Sunday night's (July 12) premiere at Allianz Arena in Germany.
Culture
Bad Reputation review – powerful look at sex workers’ fight for dignity on the Uruguayan streets
Everyday life takes precedence over sensationalism in a galvanising portrait of union founder Karina Núñez and her community A sex worker and activist living in Uruguay, Karina Núñez is a force of nature. The charismatic subject of Marta García and Sol Infante’s galvanising documentary, she is introduced by way of a somewhat provocative image: a closeup of her chest, tucked behind a lacy brassiere. The shot, however, is far from objectifying: Núñez is fully in control, and her breasts are simply a tool of her trade. This opening scene expands to take in a road intersection at night, where she is hoping to find her next customer among the stream of cars that passes by. Núñez might be standing by herself at a crossroads, in a framing that suggests the precariousness of her occupation, yet she is far from alone. As the founder and leader of Otras, a union for Uruguayan sex workers, she has
Technology
Bahrain sounds its missile alert sirens for a second time as Iran retaliates over US airstrikes
Bahrain sounds its missile alert sirens for a second time as Iran retaliates over US airstrikes
Culture
Bangladeshi National Extradited from Brazil to Face Charges for Role in Transnational Criminal Human Smuggling Organization
Bangladeshi national Saifullah Al-Mamun, 39, made his initial appearance in Laredo, Texas, today after being extradited from Brazil on July 8. A second superseding indictment charges Al-Mamun for his role in a conspiracy that smuggled aliens from Bangladesh into the United States.
Technology
Banijay-All3Media: Is This the Last Great Super-Indie?
The world’s largest independent production group has been created. Its next challenge is finding growth beyond the traditional commissioning model.
Culture
Belinda Is the New Face of This Denim Brand in Latin America
The Mexican pop singer is named brand ambassador for the iconic fashion company.
Technology
Big banks poised to report booming revenue propelled by SpaceX IPO, Iran war volatility
Big banks are set to report booming Q2 revenue as the SpaceX IPO, Iran war volatility and a rebound in commercial lending fuel Wall Street's "sweet spot."
Technology
Billionaires are loading up on these superior stocks. Why it pays to follow their money.
The second quarter was a six-year best for U.S. stocks — here are the three sectors poised to lead the next leg higher.
Technology
Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air
The man and his grandson appeared a safe distance away from the bison before it quickly chased them down.
Technology
Bo Nix on Fractured Ankles, Fashion, Fatherhood and His Mizzen+Main Deal
The Broncos quarterback and Mizzen+Main ambassador is healthy and ready for the season.
Global
Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat capsizing are being flown home
The Indian Embassy says the bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in a boat capsizing off southern Vietnam are being returned home
Technology
Boosie Badazz Files Legal Action After Paying $600K in Failed Effort at Trump Pardon: Report
The rapper says a pair of MAGA lobbyists must return a huge payment he made after they were "talking like they had Trump on speed dial."
Technology
Bottega Veneta Opens Boutique at 70 Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach
The shop will offer ready-to-wear and a selection across categories, and will introduce fine jewelry for the first time in Florida.
Culture
British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire
At least 13 people, including five believed to be Britons, were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria province.
Technology
Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety
Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.
Technology
Building a Foundation Stack for General-Purpose Robots
This article is brought to you by X Square Robot . Large language models gave artificial intelligence a working recipe. Pretrain a large model on broad data, and general capability follows. Robotics has no such recipe. Robotics systems have long been assembled from separate perception, planning, and control parts that rarely add up to intelligence a robot can carry from one task to another, or one machine to another. The central problem in embodied AI is to find the equivalent recipe, and the field does not yet agree on what it is. X Square Robot , a Chinese embodied-AI company, has made an unusually explicit bet. It argues that the recipe is an integrated stack, spanning the data a robot learns from, a world model for predicting changes in the physical world, and an action model that brings together perception, planning, reasoning, and decision-making to generate executable robot behavi
Science
Building community resilience through CALM
Building community resilience through CALM Upper Lake Park bluff tour in 2025. (Image credit: Lydia Salus, Wisconsin Coastal Management Program) Download Image July 10, 2026 The Takeaway: State partners in Wisconsin joined to create the Collaborative Action for Lake Michigan (CALM) Coastal Resilience network to build resilience and mitigate hazards by increasing coordination among local, regional, and state agencies. Education 0 Off
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Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.
California
CalPERS just had one of its best years in a decade. Why it matters to taxpayers
CalPERS' investment returns are important markers because they determine whether government agencies — and taxpayers — have to kick in extra money to cover losses at the pension fund. It eclipsed its target in 2025-26.
California
California Cannot Seek Damages From 23andMe Successor Over 2023 Data Breach
A U.S. bankruptcy judge on July 10 said California cannot seek damages from the company formerly known as 23andMe arising from a 2023 data breach that exposed genetic and other personal information of an estimated 6.9 million customers. U.S. Bankruptcy …
California
California Driver Sentenced for Insurance Fraud After Crash Caught on Dashcam
A California driver was sentenced for filing a fraudulent insurance claim after dashcam footage showed him involved in a road rage incident that caused the accident. Kenneth Pham Tran, 54, of San Jose, was sentenced after dashcam footage showed him …
California
California Insurance Commissioner OKs Upping Workers’ Comp Pure Premium 10.4%
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved workers’ compensation advisory pure premium rates that average 10.4% than last year. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California submitted a pure premium rate filing in May to the commissioner proposing September 1, …
California
California Man Sentenced in Theft of Rare Chinese Manuscripts from UCLA Library
He had pleaded guilty to the theft of manuscripts valued at $216,000.
California
California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger
The state, where the both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.
Science
Can a ‘power phrase’ turn a spineless worm like me into a go-getter? I doubt it – but it’s worth a shot | Emma Beddington
The psychotherapist Amy Morin says uttering a ‘short, positive sentence’ can offer the cognitive reset we need. The idea makes me cringe – but then I can barely cope with returning defective trousers Are you dreading a high-stakes meeting, a challenging professional task or an awkward conversation? I’m not, because I’m a craven coward who has dodged that kind of unpleasantness for years. If only I had a “power phrase” to activate, maybe things would have been different. That is the psychotherapist Amy Morin’s advice for dealing with sticky situations. The author of The Mental Strength Playbook, Morin explained in Business Insider that a “short, positive sentence you say to yourself in the moment” is an effective two-minute cognitive reset. She used hers, she says, while answering challenging questions to land her book deal: “I activated my power phrase and told myself, I’m a strong, stra
Culture
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard pleads guilty in Quebec sex assault case
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and forcible confinement in Quebec
Science
Caregivers brace for pay cuts, and maybe homelessness
A game-changer in pancreatic cancer, a vaccine skeptical HHS nom, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Technology
Catherine Cohen Had Hailey Bieber’s Stroke. Now She’s Staging a One-Woman Show About It With Broadway Royalty.
The actress and comedian discusses her new stage act 'Broad Strokes,' currently in previews off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theater, as well as her burgeoning film career and first trip to the Oscars.
Markets
China to See Unusually Active Typhoon Season After Bavi Passes
China may encounter stronger and more frequent tropical cyclones over the summer months, according to the national climate agency, even after Typhoon Bavi faded over the weekend without causing the widespread flooding that some forecasters had feared. In its latest …
Global
China’s 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
For half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called "straw checkerboards" to combat desertification
Technology
China’s massive AI rollout - podcast
Senior China correspondent Amy Hawkins on China’s embrace of AI, from medical avatars to food delivery drones and state surveillance While the spread of AI has been met perhaps with a lot of scepticism in the west, China has fully embraced the technology, explains Amy Hawkins , from millions of users talking to AI doctors, to the use of intelligent robots in factories, and drones delivering food on the Great Wall of China. AI has also been eagerly taken up by the state, not least in the opportunities it provides for further surveillance, the Guardian’s senior China correspondent says. Continue reading...
Technology
Chipotle is opening its first restaurant in Mexico
Fast casual chain Chipotle announced Monday that it is opening its first location in Mexico in the Monterrey area.
Technology
Christopher Nolan Slams ‘AI Slop’ and Disagrees With Matt Damon’s ‘Defeatist’ Opinion That ‘The Odyssey’ Is the Last Movie of Its Kind
Christopher Nolan does not agree with his “The Odyssey” leading man Matt Damon when it comes to their new epic being the last of its kind in Hollywood. Damon has stated repeatedly during the movie’s press tour that filming “The Odyssey” felt like his “last chance” to make an old school Hollywood epic given Nolan’s […]
Culture
Christopher Nolan fans are embarking on epic journeys to see The Odyssey the way he wants them to
Cinephiles are crossing oceans to see the film at its highest possible resolution – and only 41 cinemas in the world are equipped to do it In Homer’s Odyssey, the hero Odysseus embarks on an epic journey spanning oceans, monsters and gods to return home to his family. In a remarkable parallel, Christopher Nolan’s fans are embarking on epic journeys of their own to see his adaptation of The Odyssey in one of the few surviving Imax 1570 cinemas around the world, the Oscar-winning film-maker’s preferred format. Nolan has long been a champion of Imax 1570 film, the highest-resolution film format in existence, named for the width of the film stock (70mm) and the 15 perforations on each frame. The Odyssey is the first feature film ever shot entirely on 1570 cameras, which are notoriously heavy, loud and require frequent reloading; the film stock had to be changed every three minutes during the
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Christopher Nolan says people ‘disdain’ AI and the idea it will replace humans is ‘nonsense’
Odyssey director addresses industry fears over artificial intelligence and says rightwing criticism of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy is ‘irrelevant’ The Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan believes the kind of movies he makes – big-budget action films shot mostly on location – would survive the spread of artificial intelligence, a technology he says many people “disdain”. The Oppenheimer and The Dark Knight director is promoting his latest blockbuster , an adaptation of the Greek epic The Odyssey, which will be released in cinemas this week. Continue reading...
Science
City nature challenge at Mallows Bay
City nature challenge at Mallows Bay Photos uploaded to iNaturalist help record biodiversity in the sanctuary. (Image credit: Taylor Schneider/NOAA) Download Image May 26, 2026 For the fourth year in a row, Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary participated in the worldwide City Nature Challenge that occurred from April 24 to 27, 2026. The City Nature Challenge is a friendly collaboration among cities all over the world to share observations of nature using the iNaturalist app. Participants upload photos of the plants, animals, and fungi that they see, where it gets recorded in iNaturalist while crowd-sourced data helps identify the species. Each year, the City Nature Challenge provides a snapshot of global biodiversity, with millions of observations of tens of thousands of different species across the world recorded over one weekend. Education 0 Off
Technology
Country estate festivals cancelled over finances
Heritage Live calls off summer festivals at Sandringham, Audley End and Englefield at short notice.
Technology
Crash of an aircraft helping to fight a Colorado wildfire leaves the pilot dead
Authorities say an aircraft helping to fight a Colorado wildfire has crashed into a reservoir, killing the pilot
Culture
Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skårsgard on Their “Fiery” New Partnership
The actors had never collaborated—until Alessandro Michele brought the two together for Valentino Vendetta.
Markets
Dangerous Heat Wave Threatens Oppressive Temperatures in Much of the US
A widespread and dangerous heat wave was building across the U.S. last weekend, with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains before spreading eastward under a dome of high pressure that meteorologists say could trap oppressive temperatures for …
Technology
Data Reveals The Most Deals Occur This Week
Why are summer sales outpacing Black Friday and Cyber Week?
Technology
David Zaslav Sells $59 Million More in Warner Bros. Discovery Stock
As Paramount Skydance’s deal to take over Warner Bros. Discovery is still pending, WBD CEO David Zaslav is continuing to cash out his stock in the company he is set to depart in the coming months. Zaslav filed to sell about 2.18 million shares of Warner Bros. Discovery stock, valued at $59.47 million, according to […]
Technology
Daytime Emmys Announce 2026 Nominations (UPDATING)
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations announcement is underway. Among early nominees: Recently ended talkers “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (recognized for talk series and talk host) and “Sherri” (with a nod for talk host). The Daytime Emmys, administered by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, recognize daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment […]
Markets
Declarations
The “I”s Have It “The resilience of the independent agency channel is evident in this year’s Market Share Report, painting a clear picture of its stability through the hard market. As the market has begun to shift, the channel is …
Technology
Delays Abound for US-India Trade Pact, But Officials Say Talks Are ‘Progressing Well’
Reports over the weekend suggested that India had rejected the substance of a hard-fought trade framework with the United States.
Technology
Denis Côté’s ‘Nobody’s Violence’ Acquired by Heretic Ahead of Locarno Main Competition Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Heretic has acquired world sales rights to “Nobody’s Violence,” the 17th feature from prolific Canadian auteur Denis Côté which world premieres in main competition at the Locarno Film Festival. The director’s latest sees him reuniting with actor Larissa Corriveau, the star of previous features including “Social Hygiene,” “That Kind of Summer” and the 2023 Locarno premiere “Mademoiselle […]
Technology
Dermatologist’s Best Red-Light Therapy for Hair Growth 2025
The best red-light therapy for hair growth, delivered via helmets or caps, can help stimulate hair follicles to promote natural new strands. Shop our picks.
Culture
Design for New National Museum of Ecuador Prompts Petition Calling for Reconsideration
Construction of the new $100 million institution is planned to begin next year.
Global
Did the media fall short in its reporting on Graham Platner? | Margaret Sullivan
The twisting road to the candidate’s exit left a lot to be desired. But ultimately, reporters ferreted out the truth After the New York Times published an article in early June about the Senate candidate Graham Platner’s treatment of the women he dated, the story’s main source reacted with disappointment and anger. It was a “gift to the Platner campaign”, charged Lyndsey Fifield , who had dated the Democratic combat veteran years ago and who spoke candidly to the Times about that experience. Continue reading...
Technology
Directors Valérie Donzelli, Carolina Cavalli to Head Venice Sidebar Juries
'The Queen of Hearts' director Donzelli will head up the Horizons jury, while 'Amanda' filmmaker Cavalli will chair the jury for best first feature.
Culture
DoorDash Sweet Treat Week: How to Get Deals on Starbucks, Wendy’s & Häagen-Dazs
Running through July 22, the DoorDash promotion offers exclusive savings for DashPass members during the final week of Summer of DashPass.
Technology
Dozens at Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo strike over unpaid salaries
Dozens of workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo have gone on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses
Culture
EU Commission Recommends Cancelation of Venice Biennale Grant over Russian Pavilion
Over the weekend, a European Union commission followed up on its earlier threats to cancel a €2 million grant to the Venice Biennale, citing Russia’s participation in the event this year as its reasoning. The European Commission was among the most high-profile voices to denounce the Biennale in advance of the opening, saying that the […]
Technology
EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign
The EU decision affects nine people and four entities accused of links to an online spying network that the bloc said has targeted governments and carried out sabotage operations against critical infrastructure like heating and power plants since 2010.
Markets
EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media
A top European Union official is calling for limits on children using social media
Global
EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media
A top European Union official is calling for limits on children using social media
Global
EU rallies dozens of nations to pledge $1 billion for recovery fund in Gaza
The European Union has coordinated efforts to raise 900 million euros in aid for Gaza
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: BPCM Names Christian Langbein Executive Vice President of Growth and Strategy
The former Prada and Allergan Aesthetics executive will lead BPCM’s growth and strategy practice as the agency expands its integrated offering.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Chanel Has a New Perfume Crush
The house’s president of fragrance and beauty and perfumer creator discussed Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: LVMH Partners With IFM Fashion School on Research Chair in Science and Creativity
The world's biggest luxury group wants to study how creative minds engage with technology, as AI is poised to revolutionize fashion design.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: New App Stylegrid Aims to Streamline Stylists’ Work, Take the Pain Out of Personal Shopping
"Stylists have evolved, but the tools we use are so outdated," said Francesca Salih, the longtime stylist and founder of the B2B app, which is set to launch this week.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Nordstrom Names a VP, Fashion Director
Fashion journalist Brooke Bobb has been picked for the role, which is crucial in light of the Seattle-based retailer's efforts to build up its luxury business.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Rituals Ramps Up Retail Expansion as It Goes Big on Fragrance, Makeup, Skin Care
In what promises to be a retail marathon, Rituals plans to refurbish 1,500 boutiques across 30 countries in 30 working days as it makes way for new and expanded product categories, including fine fragrance.
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Eat, sleep, rave ... make peace! DJ Yousuke Yukimatsu’s mission to change the world with topless raves
He beat brain cancer. Now your favourite DJ’s favourite DJ is on a UK tour, armed with experimental techno, Beastie Boys and Taylor Swift Ten years ago this month, Japanese DJ Yousuke Yukimatsu had an epileptic seizure. When he didn’t show up for a festival booking, organisers got in touch with his friends in Osaka, who found him collapsed at home. He was taken to hospital where doctors diagnosed a brain tumour. “If no one had contacted me, I might have died,” he posted on a crowdfunding platform several months later. In the black-and-white photograph accompanying the crowdfunder to support his work, Yukimatsu leans his head towards the camera, his buzz cut growing out around a thick ragged scar that curves from his left ear to the top of his hairline: he’d been through two craniotomies, plus extensive chemo and radiation therapy. The illness also left him with a realisation that he need
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Economists say 'we must act now' on AI's economic impact, job displacement risks
Hundreds of economists urge immediate action to address AI's potential impact on the economy
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Ed Sheeran inspires government-backed 'music in libraries' scheme
The pop star will help design a programme to put rehearsal spaces and studios into local libraries.
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Erling Haaland Brings a Brand New Bag—and a Taxidermied Raccoon—Home to Norway
Erling Haaland may not be returning to Norway with the Golden Boot, but he is coming home with the next best thing.
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Escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife assisted by two friends, jury told
Adeel Khan and Imran Chowdhury, are accused of helping the former soldier, who absconded from HMP Wandsworth in 2023.
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Europe Battles Growing Wildfires After Relentless Heat
Wildfires are breaking out across Europe after three heat waves and weeks of low rainfall left much of the continent dangerously dry, with crews battling blazes south of Paris and in the UK, while Spain reels from one of its …
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European Commission Recommends Withdrawal of Venice Biennale Grant, UNESCO Reviews ‘Black Cube’ in Florence, and More: Morning Links for July 13, 2026
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Ex-Canada MP arrested after police seize 439 guns and antique cannon from his home
The 78-year-old is charged with a dozen offences. Police also said they found C$300,000 at his home.
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Exclusive: Here’s Your First Look at Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards,’ Starring Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere
“Shows about first times are exciting—first kiss, first heartbreak, in this case first murder,” Ryan Murphy says. “Everything is so in color, so vivid.”
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Extra £250m to boost Jewish community safety
Police forces are to receive extra funds to help increase protection in Jewish communities.
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FTC Secures $12 Million in Penalties for Pre-Merger Reporting Act Violations
FTC alleges Edwards Lifesciences and Genesis structured JC Medical deal to avoid federal antitrust review The Federal Trade Commission secured $12 million in penalties to settle charges alleging that Edwards Lifesciences Corp. acquired medical device maker JC Medical from Genesis MedTech Group Limited without complying with the notification and waiting period requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR). View Press Release
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Final Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Show Delayed Three Hours Due to Gate-Crashers: ‘I Don’t Want to Start the Music and People Get Trampled’
The MC finally kicked the last of his epic hometown shows after midnight on Monday morning (July 13).
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Finally a Sports Event Actually Built for Netflix
What the streaming giant does well is eventizing. That didn't work for Opening Day, but it could work for Monday's MLB Home Run Derby.
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Fire at a music bar in Bangkok kills at least 27 people
A massive fire has devastated a music bar in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people and critically injuring 25 others
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Fire near Paris forces evacuations, disrupts trains and highway
A fire is raging in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting traffic
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Return
A Florida man pleaded guilty today to filing a false tax return filed on behalf of a trust he controlled.
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Florida partners supercharge teacher workshop at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve
Florida partners supercharge teacher workshop at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve View of the transition between hammock, marsh and the Tolomato River at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. (Image credit: Savanna Mathis) July 10, 2026 Environmental educators from different organizations, led by Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, hosted a two-day Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) workshop for Florida teachers to explore new curricula, resources, and funding opportunities. Education 0 Off
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Forecasters See Worst El Niño in 149 Years Mixing Up Retail
Weather could wither or wetten business for stores this fall and winter.
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Forget being French president; Marine Le Pen is lucky not to be in prison. Why is she in public life at all? | Rokhaya Diallo
The far right leader’s career is not the issue: it’s whether a politician with her record has a legitimate right to seek office For many years, I have observed Marine Le Pen and her party and how they operate in France. I have heard their xenophobic, anti-immigrant rhetoric and felt it contaminate French political life. It is a rhetoric rooted in the history of a party founded by figures from France’s postwar far right. Nothing they do or say surprises me any more. But even by their standards the crime is extraordinary. A French court of appeal confirmed last week that Le Pen was guilty of a central role in orchestrating a scheme that systematically embezzled public funds for more than a decade. That the investigation also took 10 years may explain the absence of public shock waves, or why the focus has been on Le Pen’s future political moves rather than on her misdeeds. So let’s recap.
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Former Spanish leader is criticized for comments about France's World Cup team
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is facing backlash for comments about France's World Cup team ahead of their match
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Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
The former official was fired in April over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be the UK's ambassador to the US.
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French Tailoring House Husbands Shifts Into Expansion Mode
The in-the-know brand plans to double its retail footprint in Paris this fall, with an expansive new flagship incorporating a bookshop and library.
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From Marni to Mass Retail: Francesco Risso Gets Going at GU
The designer’s first collection for the Fast Retailing-owned brand sheds light on how fashion creatives are approaching their new jobs at mass retailers.
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From ‘Jurassic Park’ to ‘Peaky Blinders’: Sam Neill’s Most Memorable Roles
The famed Kiwi actor, who also starred in classic films like 'Event Horizon,' 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople,' 'Possession,' 'Dead Calm' and 'The Piano,' died July 13 at age 78.
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Geopolitical shock exposes SK Hynix leverage after hot ADR debut
Just one trading session after a highly successful U.S. listing for its depositary receipts, local shares in South Korean chip maker SK Hynix plummeted 15% on the domestic exchange in Seoul.
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German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls
The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R. A., left Germany for Iraq in 2015 and became members of the Islamic State group.
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Giant Shipping Container Sculpture at Montauk Art Space The Ranch Draws Municipal Fire
Matt Johnson's piece at Max Levai's Ranch has some locals enraged.
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Global oil prices top $83 a barrel, logging biggest jump in 6 years after Trump reimposes Strait of Hormuz blockade
The week is kicking off with fresh spikes for oil prices after President Donald Trump reimposed the naval blockage on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Governor Newsom extends business incentive program, bolstering California’s nation-leading job creation
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Governor Newsom signs DMV modernization law, expands mobile driver’s license access for millions of Californians
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Governor Newsom signs legislation 7.13.2026
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Governor Newsom signs legislation securing permanent funding for nation-leading Farm to School Program championed by First Partner
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Gracie Abrams: Daughter from Hell review – bloodless anthems hit like a faceful of icing sugar
(Interscope) Despite their goth-coded attempts at emotional turbulence, the saccharine songs of Abrams’ third album feel adolescent in their melodrama Gracie Abrams’ third album is a full-blown crime scene. Across 16 songs, the US songwriter catalogues slip knots, blades, bullets, knives, more knives, ghosts, cages, drugs, car crashes, blood, burial, flaming tyres, choking, burning houses, sinking ships, drowning, more blood, bloody knees and even more knives. It’s called Daughter from Hell to acknowledge how much the 26-year-old frayed her parents’ nerves as a reckless teen, part of a wider theme about working out when to blame others for her pain, and when to accept responsibility. Clearly, there’s a lot of poetic licence involved in dramatising these mature revelations, but the dissonance between Abrams’ goth-coded emotional turbulence and the music’s insistent, quivering prettiness i
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Graduate Student Arrested for Hateful and Threatening Message at San Jose State University
The Justice Department announced today that Ziheng “Tony” Fang was arrested on a federal charge of false information and hoaxes. Fang made an initial appearance on July 10 in federal court in San Jose, California
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Graham Platner was an unforced error – the left has lessons to learn | Osita Nwanevu
Many imagined his buff, gruff and tattooed traits would help him connect with working-class men. But this logic was flawed The left would do well to revisit New York ’s Democratic primaries two weeks ago – it was a sunnier news cycle, yes, but those races were also an object lesson in progressive realpolitik. Zohran Mamdani , busy as he already was, devoted a remarkable amount of time, resources and political capital to selecting and backing the eventual victors in three different races – in one case reversing a promise to support an incumbent, Adriano Espaillat, in favor of activist Darializa Avila Chevalier, and in another case supporting Claire Valdez, a relatively unknown assemblywoman, even as the Working Families party, major unions and other progressives backed the Brooklyn borough president, Antonio Reynoso. Continue reading...
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Greece awaits Nolan's 'The Odyssey' with anticipation despite casting controversy
Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” opens July 17 amid international anticipation and controversy over its casting
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Gretchen Carlson on her sexual harassment lawsuit against Roger Ailes: ‘I have absolutely no regrets’
Former Fox News anchor says she ‘immediately found purpose’ and has spent the last decade advocating for survivors’ rights When Gretchen Carlson sued Roger Ailes in 2016, alleging that he fired her for rejecting his sexual advances, she didn’t know what the future would bring. The former Fox News anchor had spent more than two decades building a renowned career. A Stanford graduate whose other accomplishments include award-winning violin performances and a Miss America title, Carlson spent 11 years at Fox News. Before that, she worked at CBS and in various other newsrooms across the US. Continue reading...
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Growing Number of Femme-Driven Genre Projects Spurs Launch of Women in Fan LatAm at the Costa Rica Media Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Women in Fan LatAm, a new initiative dedicated to championing women in fantastic cinema across Latin America, officially launches at the Costa Rica Media Market (CRMM), running over July 14–15. The new program came about after the partners behind the inaugural edition of Fantastic Lab Central America & Caribbean – the Fantastic Pavilion at the […]
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Gu Launches First Fall Collection by Creative Director Francesco Risso
Gu on Monday is marking a new chapter with creative director Francesco Risso’s first fall collection of fashions designed around six lifestyle concepts.
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Gunmen open fire after a funeral in Nigeria, killing 8
Gunmen have opened fire at people after a funeral in north-central Nigeria, killing eight
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Hard drives, car obtained in investigation of shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti
Minnesota prosecutors obtain hard drives, car in investigation into fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
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Heatwave to intensify in second week as wildfires burn across UK
After a brief drop in temperature many areas will see heat and humidity build again this week
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Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead
Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.
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Hegseth announces joint taskforce with DoJ to target and prosecute press leaks
US defense secretary says taskforce will ‘combat dangers’ of leaks in latest escalation of White House press crackdown The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, announced on Monday that the Pentagon and the US Department of Justice have created a “joint taskforce to identify and prosecute” what he called the “unauthorized disclosure of sensitive” information to the press, marking the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s effort to crackdown on leaks. In a video posted on X , Hegseth said that “to combat the dangers that leaks pose, effectively immediately, I have delegated tasking authority to the war department’s office of general counsel, empowering OGC to request and receive all information, records and support across the department concerning media leak investigations”. Continue reading...
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High Museum of Art’s Former COO Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $600,000
Brady Lum stole more than $600,000 from the museum, including by purchasing himself a $9,000 guitar.
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Hilda Hidalgo Readies Third Fiction Pic, About Sexual Abuse, After Acclaimed Dramas ‘Of Love and Other Demons’ and ‘Violeta at Last’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Costa Rica’s Hilda Hidalgo, best known for her lauded adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s novel “Of Love and Other Demons” and drama “Violeta at Last” is plunging back into fiction filmmaking with “Cousins” (“Primas”), where she teams up once again with “Violeta at Last” producer Emi Kodo, DP Nicolás Wong, a Costa Rican Variety Below-The-Line […]
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Hiltzik: While Trump declares that U.S. is enjoying 'best economy ever,' manufacturing jobs have been disappearing
Trump promised a 'golden age' for U.S. manufacturing, but his own policies have hampered investment and job growth.
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How local innovations are fueling Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools
The U.S. agency that oversees dozens of schools serving Native Americans is reporting more on-time high school graduations than ever.
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Hudson Williams Confronts Autograph Hounds Who Followed Him Home in Viral Video: ‘Please F—ing Leave’
“Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams told off a group of autograph hounds who followed him to a private residence in Paris for his signature. The confrontation was captured in a now viral video shared on social media on Monday. As Williams stepped out of a car, someone handed him pictures and asked for his signature. […]
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Humanitas Prizes Reveal Nominations; ‘My So-Called Life’ Creator Winnie Holzman to Be Honored and Ashley Nicole Black Will Host (EXCLUSIVE)
“My So-Called Life” creator and “Wicked” writer Winnie Holzman has been tapped to receive Humanitas’s Kieser Award, while writer/comedian Ashley Nicole Black has been named host of this year’s Humanitas Prizes Award Show & Toast, the org announced Monday. Also on Monday, Humanitas announced the nominees for this year’s ten Humanitas Prizes, and revealed that […]
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Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.
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Hungary passes constitutional amendment to remove Orbán-era president
Hungary's Parliament has passed a constitutional amendment aimed at removing the president, seen as a loyalist of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
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I Didn’t Realize How Much My Mature Skin Needed Aftersun Lotion
Do you really need aftersun lotion? Experts say yes! They are higher in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients, with a cooling, fast-absorbing texture built to calm actively inflamed skin.
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I interviewed Sam Neill in 2024. He was even more charming than I’d expected | Zoe Williams
The actor, who has died aged 78, was refreshingly candid about Hollywood, filmmaking, his cancer treatment – and why he preferred life on his New Zealand farm to the movie business Sam Neill’s 20 best performances A life in pictures ‘A true gentleman’: actors, directors and leaders pay tribute to Sam Neill Obituary Neill interviewed in 2023 , 2024 and 2026 I interviewed Sam Neill in 2024, remotely: he was in Vancouver filming a Netflix series, Untamed, but we were there to talk about a quirky Australian court-room drama, The Twelve. He was immediately, disarmingly frank. Its second season, he said, was “considerably stronger” than the first, which was absolutely true, the first being a little schlocky, and the second showing more trust in its audience and our tolerance for nuance. But actors, generally speaking, will never say anything remotely critical of any project, it’s just not wort
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ICE agents kill man in Maine as senator says victim not target of arrest
Killing of man – identified by rights groups as 26-year-old Colombian – comes days after man killed by ICE in Texas US politics live – latest updates A person was killed on Monday in a shooting involving US immigration officials in Maine , according to a statement attributed to a prominent state lawmaker, days after a man was killed by an immigration officer during a traffic stop in Texas. The individual killed by federal agents was not the target of an immigration enforcement operation, Senator Angus King said on Monday afternoon on CNN, reversing an earlier statement at a press conference. Continue reading...
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ICE involved in fatal Maine shooting
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was involved in a shooting Monday morning in Biddeford, Maine, federal immigration authorities said.
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ICE shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine. This is the 2nd time in a week the agency used deadly force
Bystander video taken after the shooting showed agents trying to slow a white sedan that was driving in circles in an intersection in Biddeford, southwest of Portland.
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In Runway Couture Inspired by Space, A New Biomaterial Finds Its Way Among the Stars
BloomCell, the newest biomaterial from TômTex made its debut during the Paris Haute Couture Week.
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In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries
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Inside 'Barrio Triste,' the gritty debut film by Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz
Colombian American director Stillz spoke to The Times about shooting his first movie, 'Barrio Triste.' Out July 10, the fantasy crime drama was executive produced by Harmony Korine.
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Inside Thailand’s animal rescue network saving strays – photo essay
Thailand’s urban and rural environments are home to a vast population of stray animals whose safety depends on delicate networks of care. Photographer Jackson Morrow spent three years with the Soi Dog Foundation documenting the systems that shape their survival. Some readers may find these images distressing It’s after midnight and Dr Bow is already awake when her phone starts to ring. She sleeps lightly when she is on call, and she knows who is calling before she picks up the phone. Two dogs, recently rescued from an illegal dog meat trade sale, breathe through holes cut into canvas sacks as a trader kneels before the local police chief following an enforcement operation in Bulacan, Philippines. Continue reading...
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Irish police to engage with Jordanian force in murder investigation
The body of Jamey Carney was discovered at a property in Killarney, County Kerry, last week.
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Is the most popular song played on Australian radio stations the product of generative AI?
Josh Fawaz’s song, a cover of Like a Prayer, has raised questions about how generative AI is being used in music and whether it should be declared An Australian producer has gone from little-known artist to viral sensation in a matter of months, with his hit song catapulting on to global charts and receiving thousands of radio spins. There’s just one problem: music experts and other musicians are questioning whether he produced it. They claim Josh Fawaz’s most popular song, a cover of Madonna’s Like a Prayer which reached the No 1 spot on the National Radio Airplay chart, could have been made using AI. Continue reading...
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Is there a deadline to claim the $1,000 ‘Trump account’ contribution for my kid?
Some children who don’t qualify for the government contribution may be eligible for an initial $250.
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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I’m 67 with a $140,000 pension. Should I wait until 70 to claim Social Security so my wife gets more?
“When I pass, all my retirement income is reduced to $30,000 a year.”
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JAŸ-Z’s Yankee Stadium Night Three Setlist: Every Song Played at ‘Extra Innings’
Night three included appearances from Beyoncé, Rihanna and Usher. Check out every song that was performed.
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Jake Shane Talks Wellness Treatments and What’s on His Workout Playlist
The "Therapuss" podcast host spoke with WWD to promote his new fitness series, "Shake and Train," with Alo Wellness Club.
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Japan’s bond market is back in play after decades in the wilderness
JGBs have been selling off amid policy normalization and concerns over Tokyo's spending plans, but experts say that they deserve another look from investors.
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Jay-Z Addresses Three-Hour Delay at Yankee Stadium Concert, Says He Wanted to Avoid Fans Getting “Trampled”
"I'm really sorry for the inconvenience, but I had to make sure everyone was OK," the rapper said after his show started nearly four hours after its original expected start time.
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Jay-Z Concert Delayed by Gatecrashers Who ‘Stormed Over Ticketholders’
What was supposed to be a 9:00 p.m. start time on Sunday night was pushed back until after midnight after the security incident
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Jay-Z Concludes Epic Yankee Stadium Run With Rihanna, Beyoncé, Usher & a Tease of New Music: 8 Best Moments
The rap legend pushed through a four-hour delay on Sunday (July 12) to deliver an outstanding finale to his career-defining threepeat.
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Jay-Z brings out Rihanna and Beyoncé after delayed start at Yankee Stadium
The veteran rapper's show in New York reportedly began after midnight and ended around 3 a.m.
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Jay-Z’s Third Yankee Stadium Concert Plagued by Hours-Long Delay After Security Breach — ‘We Didn’t Want People to Get Trampled’
Jay-Z’s third and most hotly anticipated concert at Yankee Stadium on Sunday night was plagued by a nearly four-hour delay due to fans rushing the venue’s gates, with Jay finally taking the stage four hours after the concert’s listed start time (and around three hours after the previous two nights). “I appreciate your patience. We […]
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Jefferies Challenges Denim Boom Narrative, Sees Growth in Women’s Jeans
The shift to comfort-driven clothing has constrained denim's growth opportunities.
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Jessica Knoll's new sexy thriller proves why she is the queen of dark beach reads
The bestselling author opens up about her fourth novel, writing good sex and probing class divides in her work.
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Jim Cramer says tech remains the market's best place to find big winners despite recent struggles
CNBC's Jim Cramer said tech stocks continue to offer the market's biggest upside.
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John Mulaney Makes History in Chicago, Brings Out David Letterman, Fred Armisen and Richard Kind
The Chicago native returned home to become the first comedian to perform at Wrigley Field, and he sold out the venue to boot, performing for one of the largest stand-up audiences ever.
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Jordan says it shot down four missiles launched by Iran
Jordan says it shot down four missiles launched by Iran
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Josh Grisetti, Broadway actor also known for 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' dies at 44
Josh Grisetti, the Broadway actor who charmed audiences with roles in "Something Rotten" and TV's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," died by suicide. He was 44.
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Josh Grisetti, ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Actor and Broadway Star, Dies at 44
Josh Grisetti, who appeared in the Broadway musical “Something Rotten” and Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” died July 10. He was 44. Broadway actor Rob McClure, who starred in “Something Rotten” with Grisetti, announced his friend’s death on Instagram Sunday night. “It is with a shattered heart that I share that the brilliant Josh […]
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Judge says Trump sued IRS for 'improper purpose'; refers his lawyer to bar
Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was settled by the Justice Department with an agreement to create a $1.8 billion "lawfare" fund that has since been scrapped.
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June heatwave killed up to 440 people a day in England and Wales, data suggests
Extreme temperatures in May and June led to about 2,700 lost lives in total with climate crisis adding 3C to 4C The heatwave that affected England and Wales in June killed about 440 people a day during its three-day peak, scientists have estimated. Across the whole of the June heatwave, plus the one in May, about 2,700 people lost their lives prematurely. The data starkly illustrates the danger of extreme heat, which is being supercharged by the climate crisis. More than 40% of the people affected would not have died without the 1.4C of human-caused global heating to date, according to the analysis . For comparison, about four people die each day as a result of road traffic collisions and about 35 a day because of alcohol and drug use , according to government statistics. Continue reading...
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Justice Department Opens Application Period for Program to Enhance Tribal Access to National Crime Information Databases
The Department of Justice is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to participate in the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information.
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Kalshi launches 'Pro' product for users trading multiple markets at same time, perpetual futures
The platform is designed to alleviate problems the company's most active traders have run into, according to a memo provided to CNBC.
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Keystone Pipeline system's operator agrees to pay a $26.9M penalty over a major Kansas oil spill
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a civil penalty of nearly $27 million over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022
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L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Diagnosed With Brain Cancer
After launching a GoFundMe Finch will miss the upcoming North American leg of L7’s Last Hurrah Tour after undergoing multiple surgeries
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L7’s Jennifer Finch Diagnosed With Brain Cancer
The ’90s grunge outfit’s longtime bassist is raising funds to cover medical expenses and additional at-home care
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LISTEN: Why ‘Moana’ Marks a Disney Misstep; ‘Young Washington’ Director Jon Erwin on Making Indie Films Work at the Multiplexes
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our weekly Box Office segment, Variety‘s Rebecca Rubin unpacks what went wrong with Disney’s “Moana” live-action remake. And Jon Erwin, the filmmaker behind “Young Washington,” explains how his Wonder Project banner is making indie theatrical films work as a business. The box office dynamic around “Moana” seems to […]
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La contaminación por aguas residuales está impidiendo que los niños se metan al agua en este pueblo costero de California
Un campamento de surf transporta a los niños en autobús a otras playas, y jóvenes socorristas viajan por la costa desde este pueblo costero de California asolado por aguas residuales transfronterizas.
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Ladies First has been panned. It’s still an essential watch | Anna Smith
The Netflix gender-flip comedy film, in which Sacha Baron Cohen wakes to a world run by female chauvinists, is a valuable testimony to the enduring destructive force of gender bias ‘This Movie Is: Absurd.” That’s the descriptive label given to Thea Sharrock’s comedy film Ladies First on Netflix. Damien (Sacha Baron Cohen) is a male chauvinist who knocks his head and wakes up in a world run by women who are like him: ruthless in the boardroom and the bedroom, using and losing the opposite sex when it suits them. In this alternative reality, he sees what it’s like to be on the receiving end of sexism. It co-stars a terrific Rosamund Pike as his employee in one world, and his boss in another, and Fiona Shaw first as a secretary, then as a predatory boss. Ladies First may seem absurd, but by flipping the script, it points out double standards and gendered language in a simple way. Men are ta
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Lake Powell reaching critically low elevation levels, experts say
Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the U.S., is nearing critically low water elevation levels, the latest data shows.
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Las Vegas woman married numerous men for casino cash in bigamy scam, authorities say
A woman has entered a plea deal over charges that she married multiple men in Las Vegas in exchange for money for her gambling habit, according to authorities.
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Laura Dern Honors ‘Jurassic Park’ Co-Star Sam Neill as a ‘True and Noble Gentleman’ and ‘My Dream Leading Man’: ‘I Will Love You Forever, Dr. Alan Grant’
Laura Dern has penned an emotional tribute to her “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World Dominion” co-star Sam Neill, saying: “I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant.” The news broke on Monday that Neill had died at the age of 78. He was diagnosed with a form of blood cancer in 2022, but revealed earlier […]
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Lindsey Graham died from a rare heart condition. Here’s how to know if you’re at risk.
Aortic dissections are extremely rare; however, people with a family history or who have been diagnosed with certain genetic syndromes have an elevated risk
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Lindsey Graham's career and influence on American politics
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday of an aortic dissection and cardiovascular disease. The Republican served more than 30 years in Congress, becoming one of the nation's most prominent voices on foreign policy and later one of President Trump's top allies. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins has more on Graham's life and impact.
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Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death
The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death on Saturday.
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Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to serve rest of Republican’s Senate term
South Carolina governor asks Darline Graham Nordone to replace senator who died on Saturday, after Trump recommendation Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Henry McMaster, South Carolina’s governor, appointed Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to replace him in the Senate following his death on Saturday, after Donald Trump recommended that she be given the role. Her appointment was welcomed by lawmakers from both parties, who saw Nordone as an appropriate replacement for the brother who had raised her after their parents died when she was a teenager. Continue reading...
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Local vs Global: How to Price an African Fashion Brand
From streetwear to ready-to-wear, African fashion brands are rethinking their pricing strategy in order to win over consumers in the local and international market. Here’s how they’re attempting to get it right.
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Low Water Hampers Rhine River Shipping in Germany, Transport Costs Rise
Low water levels in a current heatwave are preventing cargo vessels from sailing fully loaded on the Rhine river in Germany, increasing costs for freight transport, commodity traders said on Monday. Shallow water means vessel operators are imposing surcharges on …
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Luna Bonaccorsi Beccaria’s Sicilian Wedding Was a Love Letter to Family, Fashion, and La Dolce Vita
The bride wore multiple dresses designed by her mother, Luisa Beccaria, for her romantic wedding on the family’s estate in southern Sicily.
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M 4.3 - 18 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA
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M 6.3 - southeast of the Loyalty Islands
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M 6.4 - 191 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
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MORE HOUSING, FASTER: Governor Newsom signs historic housing affordability reforms
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Madonna Reacts to Going No. 1 On Billboard 200: ‘I’m Still Pinching Myself’
CONFESSIONS II brings the Queen of Pop back to the top.
Technology
Madonna Reflects on ‘Confessions II’ Success: ‘Words Cannot Express How Grateful and Surprised I Am’
The icon responded to her new album opening at Number One on the Billboard 200
Culture
Madonna, Stuart Price & Honey Dijon Knock Out New York City With Club Confessions
The party happened the night before Madonna officially topped the Billboard 200 with Confessions II .
Global
Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader
Calls to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed have been growing since his release from prison.
Technology
Major League Soccer Bets on a Star-Studded Ad Campaign to Help It Capitalize on World Cup Fever
The campaign features the tagline "Thanks World, We’ll Take It From Here."
California
Making e-bikes safer in California is smart. Smothering this new technology is not
Lawmakers in Sacramento introduced a flurry of bills this year targeting e-bike safety. Thankfully, the ones that risked undermining their adoption have been tossed out.
Culture
Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 seeks reduced prison sentence
A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago wants his life sentence reduced to a minimum of 30 to 40 years
Markets
Markets/Coverages: Marsh Launches US Lead Umbrella Casualty Facility
Marsh Risk said it has launched launched MLOne, a US lead umbrella casualty facility designed to deliver stronger protection and clearer claims coordination for clients operating in an increasingly litigious environment. Designed to sit above any primary casualty program, MLOne …
Science
Martha Lillard, last U.S. polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma
Martha Lillard, last U.S. polio patient using iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma.
Technology
Massive AI buildout poses inflation threat as consumers pay more for electricity
American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache
Technology
Mastodon Launch New Album With Josh Homme-Assisted Single
“Snakes for Dinner” leads Marrow Deep, the band’s first album since the death of Brent Hinds
Technology
Mastodon Preview New Album With Rousing Single ‘Snakes for Dinner’
Grammy-winning rock band will release Marrow Deep, its ninth studio album, next month
Technology
Material World: Nuyarn Goes Running, and Challenges Prompt Circular and Chemical Protection Innovations
Unknown Runner has launched a collection of T-shirts and tanks featuring Nuyarn's technology.
Technology
Meet the Milky Way’s puffiest planets
Two “superpuff” planets orbiting a sunlike star over 1,000 light-years from Earth are as big as Jupiter and as dense as cotton candy.
Global
Men disguised as police kill Ecuadorean drug lord's brother
The victim, David Macías, was the brother of drug lord 'El Fito', who is awaiting trial in the US.
Markets
Meta Expands Louisiana Data Center to 5 Gigawatts, Investment Crosses $50B
Meta META.O said on Monday its data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, will expand to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity, with investment in the project increasing to more than $50 billion. The planned data center, known as Hyperion, was earlier …
Technology
Meta's Louisiana data center investment to reach $50 billion, aided by generous tax incentives
Meta said the planned Hyperion data center supercluster in Richland Parish, Louisiana, will be a 5GW facility and cost more than $50 billion.
Technology
Mexico to demand criminal complaints over migrants killed by ICE in US
Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexicans ‘outraged’ over killing last week of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by agents in Houston Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that Mexico would be demanding criminal complaints in the US for the deaths of more than a dozen Mexican migrants in immigration detention and those killed in anti-migrant operations. The deaths include last week’s killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, whom Sheinbaum said was “practically murdered”. Continue reading...
Markets
Michael W. Patterson and Battle Motors, Inc.
Michael W. Patterson and Battle Motors, Inc.
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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him
Retiring Michigan Sen. Gary Peters is endorsing U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens to succeed him. The Michigan Democratic primary between Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has grown increasingly contentious.
Technology
Micron and other chip stocks feel the pain of imported volatility — blame SK Hynix
The SOX chip index was suffering a unanimous selloff, after SK Hynix’s stock had its worst day in 18 years in South Korea trading.
Technology
Microsoft tests Windows Search without all the ads and fluff
Microsoft is testing a cleaner version of the Windows 11 search menu that strips it of recommended content and ads. In a blog post on Monday, Microsoft announced that it's rolling out the decluttered Search Box to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel as the company looks to regain trust with users and fix Windows. […] Microsoft is testing a cleaner version of the Windows 11 search menu that strips it of recommended content and ads. In a blog post on Monday, Microsoft announced that it's rolling out the decluttered Search Box to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel as the company looks to regain trust with users and fix Windows . One of the biggest changes is a revamped search homescreen that displays only your recent searches. Currently, when you open the search menu, it shows your recent searches alongside several distracting tiles on the right pane, containing thi
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Midwest becomes next theater in Democrats' progressive vs. moderate fight
August primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters' frustration with the establishment.
Markets
Mile Auto Acquires Georgia’s Insurance House
Mile Auto, an AI-driven MGA, announced its acquisition of Insurance House, Inc. effective as of July 1, 2026. With nearly $100 million in annual premium, the combined organization serves more than 55,000 policyholders and 1,600 independent insurance agencies across 10 …
Technology
Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in probe into fatal shootings of Good, Pretti
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Monday that her office now has hard drives with statements, police body camera video, and other evidence previously withheld by federal officials.
Technology
Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in protest shooting deaths
Minnesota prosecutors have obtained key evidence in their investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
Science
Minnesota, Texas Sea Grant programs to lead next aquaculture leadership academy
Minnesota, Texas Sea Grant programs to lead next aquaculture leadership academy Sea Grant Aquaculture Leadership Academy participants tour a Sandbar Oyster Company oyster and salt marsh restoration project North Carolina. (Image credit: LaDon Swann) Download Image April 6, 2026 The leaders will include Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension Educator Julia Grenn and Extension Program Leader and Aquaculture Extension Educator Amy Schrank, both of Minnesota Sea Grant, and Aquaculture Specialist Mario Marquez, Extension Director Christine Hale and Coastal and Marine Extension Agent Amy Nowlin, all of Texas Sea Grant. Education 0 Off
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Missouri Flooding Leaves One Dead, Forces Evacuation of Summer Camp
A woman was found dead in Missouri on Saturday after heavy rainfall battered parts of the state the previous day, forcing numerous emergency rescues and evacuations, including at a summer camp with more than 200 children. Several other states also …
Markets
Mitigating Urban Hurricane Risk with Grassroots Conversations
While high-level boardroom strategies and contingency plans are essential, it’s the daily, “boots on the ground” conversations that can more imminently move the needle. Immediate, practical discussions between insurance professionals and policyholders can save families and insurers massive costs in …
Global
More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
Global
More than 53,000 immigrants have been deported or repatriated by South Africa in a crackdown
South African officials say they have deported or repatriated more than 53,000 immigrants in a month in a crackdown on illegal migration
Global
More than 53,000 immigrants have been deported or repatriated by South Africa in a crackdown
The crackdown has coincided with a series of sometimes violent protests by anti-migrant groups demanding that all immigrants in the country without documents return home.
Global
Most clinical? Least creative? BBC Sport compares the last four teams in the World Cup
BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England in the World Cup so far as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.
Technology
Movie Theaters’ Group Backs Lawsuit to Block Paramount Merger With Warner Bros.
The legal challenge to the $111 billion deal argues that the theatrical market would be harmed by a reduction in owners of wide-release, high-grossing films.
Technology
MrBeast Producer, Disney, Women in Fan LatAm Fuel Costa Rica Media Market
Revitalized last year as an offshoot of the Central America and Caribbean Audiovisual Market, the Costa Rica Media Market (CRMM) promises a packed two-day conference over July 14-15, followed by fam tours for most of its participants. Organized by Costa Rica’s Film Commission, its Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Promocomer), and tourism agency Essential Costa […]
Global
My holiday from hell: blizzards, black ice, a broken-down bus – would I ever make it to New York?
Flights were cancelled and we were told we’d be staying in Iceland for the night. But the hotel had no idea we were coming and people started screaming when I fell down, hard, on the ice A couple of days before I was due to take a trip to New York with my mum in February, the city was hit with the worst blizzard it had seen in years. Unsurprisingly, our flight was cancelled. Our travel agent managed to reschedule the holiday for later in the week – our journey out would now connect in Reykjavík, Iceland. The holiday was rescued … or so we thought. The flight to Iceland went without a hitch until the final moments, when the pilot informed us that a mini-blizzard was passing over Keflavík international airport and we would have to redirect to a domestic airport 15 minutes away. We still had hope that we could make our connection, but after several hours on the tarmac that hope died. Contin
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My wife’s 2011 Ford Fiesta was totaled. Should we accept a $2,000 insurance settlement or give up the car for $2,700?
“The hood is bent, the radiator is cracked, and the front bumper is destroyed.”
Technology
NASA Astronaut Anil Menon
NASA astronaut Anil Menon poses in a spacesuit for a portrait at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on Jan. 8, 2026. Menon will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft to the International Space Station on Tuesday, July 14, accompanied by cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, where they will join the Expedition […]
Technology
NASA Study Points to Smoother Air Taxi Rides
No one wants to get into an uncomfortable aircraft. NASA research could help the emerging industry of air taxis —small, vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft meant for short trips — understand the relationship between comfort and willingness to fly. That’s where NASA comes in, with data that can help identify how to plan air taxi rides that can […]
Technology
NASA’s Hubble Discovers First of Star Cluster’s Missing Black Holes
Astronomers using archival data from Hubble and supportive observations from Webb have located their first stellar-mass black hole in the star cluster Omega Centauri.
Markets
NJ Unfunded Mandate Council Did Not Have Authority to Void DWI Surcharge
A local council in New Jersey charged with monitoring unfunded mandates from the state exceeded its authority when it negated a motorist surcharge for driving while intoxicated (DWI) that was intended to cover the cost of new police equipment. The …
Markets
NTSB: Both Engines Flamed Out Before Business Jet Crashed in Texas
Both engines flamed out on a small business jet that crashed on a Texas highway in June, preventing the pilots from being able to reach a nearby airport, the National Transportation Safety Board said in an preliminary investigation report released …
Technology
NYC Finds Legionnaires’ Bacteria at 31 Upper East Side Sites
New York City officials identified dozens of buildings with Legionnaires’ bacteria in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, closing in on the source of an outbreak that has infected at least 46 people and hospitalized 22. The New York City Health Department …
Markets
NYC Hires Pinnacle Actuaries, Seeks Private Partners for Housing Insurance Program
New York City has taken the next steps toward realizing its vision of a city-backed insurance program for affordable housing providers. The city has selected Pinnacle Actuarial Resources to provide actuarial analysis and technical support. Also, the city has issued …
Culture
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Reveals Jay-Z’s ‘The Blueprint’ Was His First-Ever CD & Confirms ‘Breach of Security’ at Yankee Stadium Concert
Mamdani was not in attendance for any of Hov's three shows in the Bronx.
California
Nathy Peluso's 'Salsa Spectacular' arrives July 15 at the Hollywood Bowl
Argentine singer Nathy Peluso spoke with De Los about her long-running love affair with the salsa genre, ahead of her upcoming "Salsa Spectacular" performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
Technology
Nazi-Looted Painting Found Decades Ago Among Amsterdam’s Street Trash Will Be Returned to Jewish Dealer’s Heirs
Art detective Arthur Brand confirmed that it belonged to the collection of Dutch Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker.
Markets
New York Times Countersues EEOC Over DEI Lawsuit
The New York Times in a court filing on Friday accused the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of illegally retaliating against the newspaper for its coverage of President Donald Trump’s administration by suing it for passing over a white man …
Markets
New York, Northeast Will See Temperatures Soar This Week
New York City and the Northeast will see temperatures surge this week as another wave of sultry weather shifts across the eastern US and southern Canada. Temperatures are forecast to top 90F (32C), potentially peaking at 98F in Central Park …
Science
New digital Sea Grant platform expands aquaculture education across the Southeast U.S.
New digital Sea Grant platform expands aquaculture education across the Southeast U.S. Crew aboard a small boat operated by the Seagrove Kelp Company harvests farmed kelp from an inlet in southeast Alaska. Undated image. (Image credit: NOAA Fisheries) Download Image June 24, 2026 A tray of succulent oysters on a bed of crushed ice might entice at the Fourth of July party, but you ignore the allure because you’ve been told to only eat them in months that end in “R.” Or you picked up a filet of salmon at the supermarket, saw the “farm-raised” label, and hesitantly put it back. Education 0 Off
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New educational resource kit brings Arctic Report Card to K-16 audiences
New educational resource kit brings Arctic Report Card to K-16 audiences (Image credit: Alex Rivest) Download Image May 29, 2026 The Arctic Report Card Educational Resource Kit is a curated collection of resources for anyone interested in the Arctic Report Card (ARC), including educators and students, and designed to be used with all editions of the Arctic Report Card. This resource was created alongside the release of the 20th anniversary Arctic Report Card in December 2025 and the National Science Teaching Association Science Update webinar, held in January 2026. The kit is targeted to students in middle school, high school, and undergraduates, with special sections for younger students. Education 0 Off
Technology
New ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Merch Drop Includes Collectible Huntr/x Singing Dolls
Mattel has launched a wave of new “Kpop Demon Hunters” merch after being announced as the franchise’s official toy licensee, alongside Hasbro, earlier this year. The new launch includes seven collectible figures of the the film’s Huntr/x members, including singing dolls of Mira, Zoey and Rumi that play “Golden.” The other figures in the lineup […]
Technology
News Wrap: Judge says Trump's lawsuit against IRS filed for 'improper purpose'
In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge ruled that President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an "improper purpose," Maine lawmakers are calling for an investigation after ICE agents shot and killed a motorist, Ukraine is joining nine nations in creating a coalition to protect Europe from Russia's ballistic missiles and a fire that consumed a Bangkok bar killed at least 27 people.
Global
No relief from the heat as many U.S. cities will see record overnight temperatures
Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week.
Technology
No significant rain forecast for at least a week as UK heatwave continues
Heat has been this big story of the summer so far but there has also been a lack of wet weather, as Ben Rich explains.
Technology
Nokia’s 14 Years of Mobile-Phone Supremacy Ended in an Afternoon
In 2005, Nokia sold its billionth mobile phone , a budget-friendly device that went to a customer in Nigeria. By then, the company, based in Espoo, Finland, was making one of every three cellphones globally. But just nine years later, the mobile-device maker offloaded its entire handset division to Microsoft for pennies on the dollar, compared to what it had been worth at its peak. Nokia had risen from obscurity in the 1990s to become a worldwide cultural phenomenon by the turn of the millennium, its signature devices featured in TV shows and movies, announcing their presence with instantly recognizable Nokia ringtones . As Nokia was becoming comfortable in the spotlight, the smartphone era arrived. And what came next was swift and brutal. But, as revealed in Nokia internal documents recently made public and interviews with key Nokia engineers from that era, the company saw it coming. Wi
Global
Nolan Wells' family presses for transparent investigation into his death
Family members are pressing for answers about the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. He disappeared during a Fourth of July trip with three high school friends to an island off Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Wells, who is Black, was the only one who did not return to the mainland, and days later his body was found in the water. Geoff Bennett spoke with the Wells' family attorney, Ben Crump.
Markets
Oklahoma Opens Next Round of Grants for Fortified Roof Program
The Oklahoma Insurance Department is opening the next round of applications for the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Grant Program on Monday, July 13, with grants awarded on a first come, first served basis. Homeowners can apply beginning at 12:00 p.m. CST …
Technology
Open earbuds let you tune in without tuning out the world. Here are the five best pairs
Don’t float through the world in an AirPod bubble – enjoy music or podcasts and carry on using these tested favorites I tested 42 pairs of wireless earbuds to find the best in US Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things In a feat of engineering that borders on magic, the best wireless earbuds can silence the noisy world around you at the tap of a finger. So, why would you buy open earbuds, which are specifically designed to let in environmental sounds? Frankly, I didn’t understand the appeal of them either until I started testing them, and now I use open earbuds even more than my noise-cancelling earbuds. For situations from hiking to running errands, these are the headphones you should be wearing. Here’s what you’re missing out on, and a few of the best pairs to try. Best overall open-ear earbuds: Soundcore Aeroclip Open-Ear Earbuds Best pre
Technology
Opinion: Is there a doctor on board? Yes, and airlines depend on it
Physicians who volunteer on flights assume responsibility with no patient history, limited equipment, and an audience of 200 people.
Science
Opinion: The shortage of forensic pathologists is hurting justice, public health, and families
It’s time to solve the case of the missing pathologist.
Culture
Our Hero, Balthazar review – a darkly comic satire of incel culture and gun violence
A poser activist and an online troll strike up a homoerotic friendship in Safdie brothers collaborator Oscar Boyson’s scabrous story ‘I think it’s nice to be part of a community” is how Manhattan rich kid Balthazar (Jaeden Martell) justifies his favourite hobby: posting tear-soaked videos in which he sociopathically pretends to be one of the horde of American youth lamenting the national epidemic of gun violence. Longtime Safdie brothers producer Oscar Boyson brings that kind of scabrous attitude – not just to school shootings, but to social media, “incel”, self-help and US salesman cultures – in this squirming, energetically directed black comedy that is reminiscent of the take-no-prisoners libertarian satire of Jason Reitman’s early films. Balthazar is trying to impress his crush, Eleanor (Pippa Knowles), with whom he enthusiastically plays the role of the victim in school-shooting dri
Global
Over half of adults with learning disabilities do not live past 65, report says
The government says the findings are stark, while a campaign group says they should be "headline news".
Technology
Panasonic’s PV-460 Camcorder Stabilized Shaky Videos
If you grew up in the 1980s or ’90s, you likely remember shaky home video footage, taken with a handheld camcorder , of family gatherings, vacations, and other events. Camcorders combined a camera with a video recorder . They included a rechargeable battery, a slot for a videotape, and a shoulder strap. Most were outfitted with an optical zoom lens and a small, articulating screen—a display mounted on a hinge that could tilt and rotate. The operator could check the screen to view what was being recorded. The user’s natural hand and body movements when filming led to jittery footage. The best way to get a steady shot was to place the camcorder on a tripod or a gimbal: a motorized stabilizer. There were fewer poor-quality recordings after Panasonic introduced its PV-460 VHS camcorder in 1988. It was the first video camera to include an optical image stabilizer, which compensated for moveme
California
Paramount Reportedly Considering Leaving California as State Readies Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
David Ellison's confidants are said to be urging him to relocate his corporate headquarters out of the state.
California
Paramount, WBD hit with lawsuit from 12 states, including California, to block merger
A group of states, including California, filed a lawsuit to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Technology
Peacock Promises a Terrible Time at Camp With ‘Crystal Lake’ Teaser and Photos
Linda Cardellini plays Pamela Voorhees in the 'Friday the 13th' prequel series
Science
People Moves: Trucordia Names Roberts EVP, Health Benefits & Financial Services; Arrowhead Programs Adds Kaufman as SVP and Chief Actuary
Trucordia Names Roberts as EVP, Health Benefits & Financial Services Trucordia named Steve Roberts executive vice president, health benefits and fnancial services. Roberts has more than three decades of experience leading growth, modernization and transformation across major healthcare and benefits …
Global
Peter Nygard found guilty in Montreal sexual assault case
The former fashion mogul did not contest any evidence on the first day of his trial, leading the judge to make the ruling.
Global
Pilot fighting Colorado wildfire dies as plane crashes into reservoir
Body of pilot involved in tackling Gold Mountain fire recovered by divers from Silver Jack reservoir A pilot who was helping to fight a wildfire in Colorado has died after the aviator’s aircraft crashed into a reservoir, local authorities said. The Gunnison county sheriff’s office said in a statement that it was notified of the deadly crash at about 5.17pm local time on Sunday. Gunnison’s regional communications center received a call reporting that the aircraft involved in the crash went down in the Silver Jack reservoir located in the county’s south-western portion. Continue reading...
Technology
PinkPantheress to Make Acting Debut in New Movie From the Daniels
Matt Damon and Sandra Oh also star in the new film by the Oscar-winning directing duo
Culture
Pitbull Sets Guinness World Record With Largest Gathering of Bald Caps at BST Hyde Park Show: ‘We Did It Baldies! Dale!’
What began as a fun inside joke among Mr. Worldwide's biggest fans is now in the record books.
Markets
Police Officer Sentenced for Role in Insurance Fraud Conspiracy With Other Officers
A federal judge in Maryland has sentenced a former Anne Arundel County police officer for his role in an auto-insurance fraud scheme that involved several other officers. Jaron Earl Taylor, of Ft. Washington, Maryland, was sentenced to three years of …
Technology
Police briefly detain Boris Nadezhdin, a liberal Russian politician and Putin critic
Russian politician Boris Nadezhdin, known for opposing Moscow's military actions in Ukraine, was briefly detained by police on Monday
Science
Professional pevelopment workshop brings deep-sea science to Palau’s middle and high school classrooms
Professional pevelopment workshop brings deep-sea science to Palau’s middle and high school classrooms A shallow coral reef community in Palau National Marine Sanctuary. (Image credit: Manu San Felix.) Download Image May 20, 2026 From March 31 to April 1, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), in collaboration with educators from NOAA Ocean Exploration and Palau’s Ministry of Education, successfully conducted a two-day professional development workshop for 27 school teachers from across Palau. Although the focus was on middle and high school teachers, the workshop attracted a much wider range with teachers from third to ninth grade attending. Education 0 Off
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Protecting the living waters of the Channel Islands from marine debris
Protecting the living waters of the Channel Islands from marine debris Inspiration Point on Anacapa Island provides a glorious view of the Channel Islands. (Image credit: Claire Fackler, NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries) Download Image July 7, 2026 Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary protect some of California’s richest coastal and marine habitats. Keeping these remote islands and surrounding waters free of marine debris requires extensive collaboration among volunteers, conservation organizations, and local lobster fishers who help recover debris from difficult-to-access shorelines. Education 0 Off
Technology
QVC Footwear Is No Longer the Fastest-growing U.S. TikTok Shop — Here’s the Unexpected Brand That Is Surging
Outdoor boot brand Nortiv 8 beat out QVC as the fastest growing U.S. TikTok shoe shop, according to Charm Io's recent quarterly year-over-year data.
Markets
Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74
California
Racial and class diversity in TV and films can help children challenge biases, study finds
A study looking at children's programming found that exposure to racial and class diversity onscreen can help combat biases among white children.
Technology
Ranking: Who Are the Insurance Industry’s AI Talent, Maturity Leaders?
One out of every 50 employees working at a group of 30 large insurers is an AI specialist, according to an analysis published by a benchmarking firm, which ranks Allianz, AXA and Chubb as AI talent leaders. For London-based Evident, …
Markets
Remember the Fall of Patriot National? Trial in Suit vs. Mariano’s Lawyers Starts This Week
A few years before the more-recent spate of Florida insurance carrier insolvencies, a workers’ compensation insurer known as Guarantee Insurance Co. was declared insolvent in 2017—a rarity in the usually profitable workers’ comp line of business. Regulators blamed owner Steve …
Global
Republicans return to Capitol Hill with agenda complicated by Graham death
Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and Graham’s sudden death Republican lawmakers return to the Capitol this week facing a lengthy to-do list and Donald Trump’s demands for new voting restrictions, as Democrats jockey for an advantage ahead of the November midterm elections. Lawmakers from both parties are eager to highlight before voters legislative victories ahead of the midterms, where control of Congress is at stake. But for Senate Republicans, who are already navigating an array of demands from Trump, their agenda grew further complicated over the weekend with the death of Lindsey Graham , the budget committee chair who is a key player in negotiating a party line bill to fund additional defense spending and other priorities outlined by the president. Continue reading...
Technology
Robert De Niro Expected in Rome for 50th Anniversary Screening of Bernardo Bertolucci’s Historical Epic ‘Novecento’
Robert De Niro is jetting into Rome to be on hand Monday to introduce the restored version of Bernardo Bertolucci’s “Novecento,” marking the 50th anniversary of the historical epic shot in 1976. Besides De Niro, the film’s stellar cast also comprised Gérard Depardieu, Burt Lancaster, Dominique Sanda and Donald Sutherland. The special two-part screening, being […]
Markets
Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers Names Smith Ryan Specialty Renewables CEO
Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, the underwriting management division of Ryan Specialty, announced the appointment of Jeff Smith to CEO of newly created Ryan Specialty Renewables effective immediately. Ryan Specialty Renewables is RSUM’s managing general underwriting practice focused on the global …
Technology
Ryanair Passenger Partly Sucked From Jet After Window Breaks
A Ryanair Holdings Plc flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Greece on Friday morning after a window on the Boeing Co. 737 dislodged soon after takeoff, causing panic on board after one passenger was reportedly partially sucked …
Technology
SK Hynix shares slide 12% in Seoul after stellar Nasdaq debut
SK Hynix Inc. shares tumbled over 12% in Seoul on Monday after the chipmaker's blockbuster Nasdaq debut.
Science
STAT+: A breakthrough in pancreatic cancer has experts excited — and braced for what’s to come
Pancreatic cancer specialists are excited about the biggest breakthrough in the field in decades. They are also looking around the corner to what comes next.
Technology
STAT+: AIDS activists slam Biden R&D deal with Gilead over HIV prevention drug patents
A group of AIDS activists obtained an R&D pact at the heart of a settlement between the U.S. government and Gilead Sciences over patents for HIV prevention.
Science
STAT+: All eyes on data on Biogen’s tau therapy
The year of daraxonrasib, a wearable for a myeloma drug, and more biotech news from The Readout
Science
STAT+: Dementia study replicates promising outcomes following risk-reduction strategies
A dementia prevention trial praised as a "landmark" effort further demonstrated the promise of structured programs tailored to local cultures.
Science
STAT+: HHS presses ahead with effort to curb antidepressant use
In a private meeting, HHS officials met with mental health professionals to work on guidance for stopping SSRIs.
Technology
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an RFK Jr. push against psychiatric meds, a Sanofi blood cancer drug, and more
U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pressing forward with his effort to help Americans stop taking SSRI antidepressants
Science
STAT+: UnitedHealth’s questionable review, and more MA stars lawsuits
UnitedHealth touts a new home care audit, and more health insurers sue CMS over Medicare Advantage quality ratings.
Global
Sam Neill was a warm, wry and unselfish star who twinkled so others could shine | Peter Bradshaw
His unshowy gifts, which discreetly carried arthouse drama and blockbuster adventures alike, never sucked a movie’s oxygen in to his own performance ‘I’d like to think that, in life, I’m a goodie’: Sam Neill’s final interview His 20 best performances A life in pictures Obituary Neill interviewed in 2023 , 2024 and 2026 Sam Neill was the leading man’s leading man who achieved something no other actor could: he was charismatic and self-effacing at the same time. He could play handsome and good-humoured or devilishly sinister, often the husband and paterfamilias, perennially in some unspecified state of early middle age, sometimes in a period colonial setting, but the movie’s oxygen was never sucked away into his own unselfishly excellent performance. Continue reading...
Technology
Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures
The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.
California
Sam Neill's legacy in 7 movies, from Australian thrillers to 'Jurassic Park'
A crisp, charming presence opposite volcanic stars like Nicole Kidman, Isabelle Adjani and Holly Hunter, Neill made a career out of letting others shine.
California
Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' actor, dies at 78
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for his roles in 'Jurassic Park,' 'The Piano' and 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' has died. He was 78.
Technology
Sam Neill, Actor in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ Dies at 78
The pride of New Zealand and Australia also starred in ‘My Brilliant Career,’ ‘Dead Calm,’ ‘In the Mouth of Madness,’ ‘The Final Conflict’ and ‘Event Horizon.’
Culture
Sam Neill, actor and star of Jurassic Park, dies aged 78
New Zealand actor built career as dashing romantic leads and charismatic villains across film and television Sam Neill’s final interview Sam Neill’s 20 best performances A life in pictures ‘A true gentleman’: actors, directors and leaders pay tribute to Sam Neill Obituary Neill interviewed in 2023 , 2024 and 2026 Sam Neill, the versatile New Zealand actor whose career spanned Oscar winners and blockbusters such as The Piano and Jurassic Park, has died aged 78. The actor’s death was announced on Monday in a statement shared on his Instagram account. No cause of death was given, but Neill had only recently revealed he was cancer-free after being diagnosed with stage three angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, in 2022. Continue reading...
Technology
Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star, Dies at 78
Sam Neill, the versatile actor whose career of more than 50 years was highlighted by his three appearances in the blockbuster “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World” franchises, died on July 13 in Sydney, Australia. He was 78. “It is with immense sadness that the whānau [family] of Sam Neill share the news of his passing […]
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Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park
The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.
Culture
Sam Neill’s final interview: ‘I’d like to think that, in life, I’m a goodie’
The actor, who has died aged 78, recently answered Guardian readers’ questions about missing out on James Bond, the true terrors of Jurassic Park and why he called his prize cow Helena Bonham Carter Peter Bradshaw on Sam Neill A life in pictures ‘A true gentleman’: actors, directors and leaders pay tribute to Sam Neill Obituary Neill interviewed in 2023 , 2024 and 2026 Did you consult a canine expert about how best to regress into a dog in Dean Spanley? WomanofWolfville There was no consultation. I’ve studied dogs – wittingly or unwittingly – over the years, so the portrayal came from that. I’ve had dogs all my life. I understand them better than I do people. I had a Staffy for 15 years. They are the most expressive of dogs – every flicker of guilt or pleasure is written all over their faces. If I had to leave, my dog wouldn’t take it well. I’d pack in secret – if she saw a suitcase, she
Markets
Sandisk’s stock is plunging, but some analysts are getting even more bullish
One new stock-price target implies nearly 85% upside from current levels.
Culture
Sarabande Foundation Opens Its New Home in Tottenham
Founded by the late Lee Alexander McQueen, the Sarabande Foundation opened its new London home with La Bendición, a commissioned performance by PhotoVogue artist Victoria Ruiz.
Culture
Savannah Bananas & A Trio of Hip-Hop Legends Set to Perform on 2026 ESPYS
Slick Rick, Ghostface Killah & De La Soul will soundtrack Wednesday's awards show, airing live from New York City on ABC.
Technology
Seafarers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Sue Shipping Company in Thailand
Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz in March filed a lawsuit Friday against the vessel’s operator over labor rights violations and unfair dismissal. The ship, the Mayuree Naree, was hit by …
Science
Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, preliminary medical exam finds
The tear in the inner wall of the aorta, called an aortic dissection, was related to the hardening of Graham's arteries.
Technology
Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death spurs false claims
Sen. Lindsey Graham's unexpected death on Saturday night fueled baseless speculation on social media that his passing was the result of a criminal action. Here's a closer look at the facts.
Technology
Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with uncertain agenda
Senate Republicans will return to Washington with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally with President Donald Trump
Global
Senator Lindsey Graham died of aortic tear, examiner says
Graham, a close Republican ally of Donald Trump, died at the age of 71 on Saturday evening.
California
Sewage pollution is keeping kids out of the water in this California beach town
A surf camp buses kids to other beaches, and junior lifeguards travel up the coast from this California beach town plagued by cross-border sewage.
Technology
Shanghai, Ningbo Ports Reopen After Typhoon Bavi Shutdowns
Although the major terminals are up and running, logistics providers warn it does not mean that vessel schedules have immediately normalized.
Markets
Ships Transit Hormuz in Secret as US and Iran Trade Strikes
A handful of ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in secret in recent days, even as observable crossings all but ceased after a flare-up in fighting between the US and Iran. All of the six commodity carriers that …
Technology
Shuffle Board: J.Crew and Tory Burch Establish Brand Roles, While Fashion by Informa Names a VP
Kathleen Van Nest Pierce has gone from Dyson to J.Crew, On Holding updated its commercial leadership structure and Fashion by Informa has new talent heading its Las Vegas and Nashville shows.
Global
Singapore court postpones French teen’s straw-licking case to July 30
A court case involving a French teen charged for filming himself licking a straw from a vending machine and then putting it back was postponed Monday
Technology
Siri AI is already changing how I use my iPhone
iOS 27 escaped the developer world today with the launch of the first public beta. I've been testing the new operating system since early June, looking for quirks and seeing if it can live up to the hype Apple promised in the keynote. This year's iOS upgrades are what one might call a Snow Leopard […] Siri AI in iOS 27. iOS 27 escaped the developer world today with the launch of the first public beta. I've been testing the new operating system since early June, looking for quirks and seeing if it can live up to the hype Apple promised in the keynote. This year's iOS upgrades are what one might call a Snow Leopard update . That means it's light on new features and instead focused on fixing things that were broken and speeding up processes across the OS. App launches, Photos search results, and AirDrop transfers should all be faster. The Messages app now supports in-line replies and
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Siri AI makes the Apple Watch finally feel like a wrist computer
Siri has been on the Apple Watch since day one, though I'm usually hard-pressed to find people who actually make good use of it. It's kind of just… been there - mostly as a way to set timers when my hands are full. But after playing around with the watchOS 27 developer beta, I get […] Siri has been on the Apple Watch since day one, though I'm usually hard-pressed to find people who actually make good use of it. It's kind of just… been there - mostly as a way to set timers when my hands are full. But after playing around with the watchOS 27 developer beta, I get the sense that'll start to change. Not for everyone, and definitely not overnight, but the upgrade from plain ol' Siri to Siri AI feels like a significant shift in how Apple - and other tech companies - think we ought to be using our smartwatches. To be clear: If all you want Siri on the wrist to do is set an alarm or get th
Technology
Social media limits are coming for teens across Europe
The European Union is weighing sweeping new restrictions on children's and teenagers' access to social media, including age limits, an outright ban, and phased access. Social media platforms could also be forced to prove their services are not harmful before young people are allowed to use them. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said […] The European Union is weighing sweeping new restrictions on children's and teenagers' access to social media, including age limits, an outright ban, and phased access. Social media platforms could also be forced to prove their services are not harmful before young people are allowed to use them. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc's executive arm could propose new legislation within months, after reviewing recommendations from a panel of experts released today. "This is not about whether children can ac
Global
South Carolina governor picks Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate term
South Carolina governor announces that he is appointing Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone to take his U.S. Senate seat for the rest of his term.
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South Carolina governor taps Lindsey Graham's sister to serve as interim senator
The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham ignited a scramble among South Carolina Republicans to prepare for a special primary election to replace him on the GOP ticket.
Global
South Korean court sentences ousted President Yoon to 2 years over manipulated opinion polls
A South Korean court has sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison for illegally receiving manipulated opinion polls for free from a political broker, potentially aiding his 2022 presidential bid
Science
Space jam: astronomers detect ‘raspberry sugar’ on dust cloud in Milky Way
Detection of erythrulose shows compounds that are key to life can form in expanse between stars A natural sugar found in raspberries and used in fake tan lotions has been detected in an enormous cloud of dust and gas that lurks near the heart of the Milky Way. The discovery does not suggest that the galaxy revolves around a distant civilisation of pale, safety-conscious frugivores, but shows that compounds important for life can form in the frigid expanse between the stars. Continue reading...
Science
SpaceX’s stock threatens to fall below the IPO price. Do investors face a ‘crisis’ if it does?
The company has shed more than $800 billion in market value from its $2.67 trillion peak in less than a month.
Technology
Stars back bid to create Scotland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Midge Ure and Jim Kerr support plans to house the museum at Glasgow's troubled Centre for Contemporary Arts.
Culture
Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
California
State lawmakers cry foul over new cap placed on film tax credits
More than three dozen state legislators have sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and state government leaders warning of a threat to the film and TV tax credit program.
Technology
States make last-ditch effort to stop the Paramount ‘media behemoth’
A dozen state attorneys general are trying to block the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery they warn would raise movie prices and crush cable TV distributors. The states - California, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Washington - filed suit on Monday, arguing […] A dozen state attorneys general are trying to block the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery they warn would raise movie prices and crush cable TV distributors. The states - California, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Washington - filed suit on Monday, arguing the combination would illegally harm competition and create a "media behemoth." Last month, the Justice Department declined to block the merger in a decision that T
California
States sue to block Paramount's $111-billion Warner Bros. takeover
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general expressed concern that the industry-reshaping deal could spell doom for movie theaters.
Technology
Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Kicks Off With Mighty $74 Million Two-Day Debut at China Box Office
The 'Shaolin Soccer' spinoff, Stephen Chow's first film as director in seven years, is projected to earn more than $350 million in its home market, with plans for a U.S. release still in the works.
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Steven Spielberg Praises ‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill as ‘Exceptionally Collaborative’ in Tribute to Late Actor: He ‘Will Never Be Forgotten’
Steven Spielberg has paid tribute to his “Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill, who died on Monday at the age of 78. In a statement to Variety, the director said he was “saddened” by the news of Neill’s death. “I owe a debt of gratitude to Roger Donaldson, Gilliam Armstrong, Graham Baker and Phillip Noyce for […]
Markets
Stock pickers know they can’t outsmart the market. That doesn’t stop them from trying.
How to satisfy your inner trader without derailing your long-term investment goals.
Culture
StubHub Hit With Customer Class Action Fraud Lawsuit Over CEO’s Ticket Broker Side Gig
A fan claims that Eric Baker's involvement with a reselling fund, while disclosed in a regulatory filing, was not publicized to consumers.
Global
Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.
Markets
TSMC just reported a record month for revenue ahead of critical earnings report on Thursday
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. said net revenue increased by 67% in June to $13.2 billion
Technology
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reports 68% surge in June revenue
Ahead of its second-quarter earnings, TSMC reported its June and first-half revenue for 2026.
Technology
Tailored Brands Store Expansion Plans Could Be Good for Men’s Footwear
Tailored Brands plans to add more than 500 stores over ten years, a move that could see more wholesale orders for its men's shoe suppliers.
Global
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Lindsey Graham's passing
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including what the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham means for South Carolina and the Senate, Sen. Mitch McConnell's health and Democrats scrambling to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race.
Global
Ted Lasso actor Fernandez makes professional debut
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez makes his professional football debut for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive.
Technology
Textile Makers at Milano Unica Bet on Innovation, Natural Fibers and Technical Performance for Fall 2027
The 43rd edition broke records with 737 exhibitors and international attendance reaching nearly 50 percent of overall visitors.
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The 10 best state economies in America in 2026
Economy is one of the most important categories in CNBC’s annual America’s Top States for Business rankings. Several states stand out for economic strength.
Technology
The 10 worst state economies in America in 2026
Economy is a key category in CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business study, and some states stand out for the wrong reasons.
Culture
The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Drake, Mariah Carey & More: Acts With the Most Billboard 200 & Hot 100 No. 1s Combined
These artists stand at the pinnacle of chart success with both albums and songs.
Culture
The Best 4K RGB LED TVs to Buy In 2026: Here’s Where to Shop Online
From Sony to LG, Shop Billboard rounded up the best 4K TVs for watching live music performances and live sports.
Technology
The Best Peacock Subscription Deals and Free Trial Hacks
Just in time for the Peacock debut of Curry Barker's 'Obsession,' here's how deal-savvy streamers can save on the NBCUniversal-owned service, including three little-known ways to get it for free.
Technology
The Estée Lauder Cos. to Keep Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart+
While the Estée Lauder Cos. never formally announced that a trio of brands — Smashbox, Too Faced and Dr. Jart+ — were for sale, multiple sources confirmed to WWD that they were on the market.
Culture
The Fall 2026 Fashion Trends to Know and Shop Now
The top three trends of the fall 2026 season—which range from modern suiting codes to 1920s Art Deco eveningwear—are designed for work and play. Shop them now.
Culture
The Grammys Have Never Won a Top Program Emmy: Could This Be the Year?
The Grammy telecast where Bad Bunny made history with his album of the year win is competing with the superstar's Super Bowl halftime show.
Technology
The New York nurses replaced by AI: ‘It should concern every patient who cares about quality of care’
The union for 12 nurses laid off by Montefiore hospital say company broke contract they recently won through a strike Marilyn Shuler has worked as a utilization review nurse for 39 years at Montefiore hospital in the Bronx in New York City, helping to read patient charts and communicate with insurance companies over coverage. After nearly four decades in her job, Shuler is one of 12 nurses who was laid off Sunday after being replaced with AI-powered software, according to the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), which represents nurses at the hospital. Continue reading...
Culture
The Odyssey’s Filming Locations Double as an Epic Travel Guide
From ancient fortresses in Greece to historic caves in Italy, The Odyssey’s filming locations are sure to spark wanderlust. Discover the inspiring destinations where Christopher Nolan brought Homer’s epic poem to the big screen.
Technology
The Shokz OpenRun Pro are the cheapest they’ve been since January
Noise-canceling earbuds are great for flights and focusing, but they're not always ideal for outdoor workouts. The last-gen Shokz OpenRun Pro's open-ear design lets you enjoy music while staying aware of approaching cars, cyclists, and other potential hazards, and right now they're on sale for $109 ($50 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and B&H Photo. That […] The Shokz OpenRun Pro are great for outdoor workouts. | Image: Shokz Noise-canceling earbuds are great for flights and focusing, but they're not always ideal for outdoor workouts. The last-gen Shokz OpenRun Pro's open-ear design lets you enjoy music while staying aware of approaching cars, cyclists, and other potential hazards, and right now they're on sale for $109 ($50 off) at Amazon , Walmart , and B&H Photo . That matches their all-time low price, which we haven't seen since January. Shokz OpenRun Pro Where to Buy: $159.95
Technology
The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum?
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
Global
The Taliban’s war on education: ‘Nobody talks about what is happening to the boys’
Five years after the ultra-conservative Islamists retook Afghanistan, students describe male pupils being beaten for minor rule breaches and inexperienced teachers struggling to deliver lessons Before he leaves for Kabul University each morning, Hashmat* checks his face for the beard he has been ordered to grow. Male students are required to grow their facial hair and wear traditional Afghan clothes and those who fall short are punished. Hashmat says he recently saw a classmate beaten for wearing trousers. “They look at you before they listen to you. If your appearance is wrong, you are already in trouble before the class begins,” he says. Continue reading...
Technology
The U.S. is maxing out its strategic oil reserves as Trump vows to control the Strait of Hormuz
Strategic Petroleum Reserve stockpiles are precariously low and have been hit by major equipment failures, leaks and spills, according to a government report.
California
The comic book store will never be the same: How the latest 'Big Bang' spinoff was born
'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' is a wildly different series from 'The Big Bang Theory' and its prequels, elevating Kevin Sussman, Brian Posehn, Lauren Lapkus and John Ross Bowie to leads.
Markets
The mysterious crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor
Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.
Culture
There is a way to dress for the office in a heatwave – but leave the Paul Mescal short shorts at home | Chloe Mac Donnell
Breathable fabrics and loose cuts are in. It’s possible to beat the heat without dressing like you’re off to the beach or the lido Never mind weddings or job interviews. When it comes to getting dressed, the past few weeks have confirmed that the biggest challenge is what to wear to the office during a heatwave. I write this as Europe is grappling with record-breaking temperatures due to the climate crisis. In the UK, fire brigades have issued wildfire alerts , with temperatures reaching more than 36C . My street now resembles an art installation, with varying colours and patterns of bed sheets taped to windows in the battle against the heat. The corner shop has pivoted to selling fans. And everyone is lingering just that little bit longer in the freezer aisle. Given the somewhat apocalyptic conditions, getting dressed to go to the office is the last thing anyone wants to think about, ma
Global
These are unprecedented times - England should enjoy them
A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.
Markets
These biggest and ‘least loved’ stocks are the ones to pick ahead of earnings
Profit growth will overcome artificial intelligence concerns and lift the S&P 500, says Evercore ISI.
Culture
This Is the Next Radio Single From BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Album
The new promoted track follows the Hot 100 No. 1 “SWIM.”
Technology
This free Mac app reveals the truth about your mystery USB-C cables
Nearly three years ago, I showed you an awesome $8 cable tester that quickly tells you if your USB-C cable is likely fast, slow, powerful, or weak. Sadly, that gadget got discontinued, and I've never found anything as intuitive or inexpensive since. But if you've got a Mac with Apple Silicon chips, you can simply […] WhatCable. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Nearly three years ago, I showed you an awesome $8 cable tester that quickly tells you if your USB-C cable is likely fast, slow, powerful, or weak. Sadly, that gadget got discontinued, and I've never found anything as intuitive or inexpensive since. But if you've got a Mac with Apple Silicon chips, you can simply download an even more impressive tester for free. It's called WhatCable , and it works by reading the data your Mac already collects about attached USB devices, data that Apple doesn't normally pass along to you
Technology
Tom Cruise unveils remarkable transformation in Digger trailer: ‘I’ve never had something that could challenge me in this way’
The new Alejandro González Iñárritu film sees Cruise playing an eccentric oil baron on a mission to save the world The first full length trailer for Alejandro González Iñárritu ’s hotly anticipated comedy-drama Digger has been released, and with it audiences’ first look at Tom Cruise ’s least recognisable role since he donned a fatsuit and prosthetics for 2008’s Tropic Thunder. The film will be released worldwide in early October and stars Cruise as Digger Rockwell, “the most powerful man in the world” on a mission to save the world from an ecological disaster. Continue reading...
Technology
Tom Holland, Meet Tom Holland: ‘Odyssey’ Star and ‘Rest Is History’ Podcaster Talk Myth and Movies
The internet-breaking meet-up comes as the historian finds himself at the center of a culture-war clash with Elon Musk, who has launched an anti-"woke" campaign against Nolan's blockbuster.
Technology
Top 5 Most Memorable ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Moments
From Kenzie's "Clam Slams" to Zach and Bryce's bromance, here are some of the most viral moments from the latest season of the hit Peacock reality series.
Culture
TransDigm Abandons Proposed Acquisition of Stellant Systems in Response to Justice Department’s Decision to Block Transaction
TransDigm Group has abandoned its attempt to acquire rival defense and industrial component manufacturer Stellant Systems. TransDigm and Stellant compete, in addition to industrial products, to supply and repair components used in radar systems for the U.S. Navy’s Aegis Combat System and the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 fighter jets. The acquisition would have left the Department of War with a single source for critical products, increasing supply chain risks and removing the benefits of competition.
Global
Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people
A truck carrying wedding guests has been struck on a busy highway in Indonesia, killing 13 people
Technology
Trump Says US Reinstates Blockade of Strait of Hormuz After New Clashes With Iran
President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open after the two sides exchanged more missile and drone attacks. The latest …
Technology
Trump administration urges banks to scrutinize lending to immigrants without work authorization
Federal bank regulators issued guidance Monday seeking to curb mortgages, auto loans and other consumer credit to immigrants without U.S. work authorization.
Technology
Trump proposes 20% toll on cargo through Strait of Hormuz; restarts Iran blockade
The Strait of Hormuz is a major oil shipping route and the epicenter of the U.S. and Israel's ongoing war with Iran.
Global
Trump reduces the size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management
The move to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments unravels protections established by former presidents for areas with unique archaeological and historical features.
Technology
Trump says U.S. 'taking over the strait' as conflict with Iran reignites
The U.S. is striking Iran for the third consecutive night and Iran said it fired a missile at a U.S. Navy ship. The attacks come after President Trump told Congress that the U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting. He also said the U.S. will blockade Iran and the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% tax on ships, a move his administration denounced when Iran proposed a similar tax. Liz Landers reports.
Technology
Trump to claim declassified intel reveals 2020 election interference: MS NOW
Trump said he will make a "Speech to the Nation on Thursday evening, at 9 P.M. Eastern," without providing further details.
Global
Trump watches IndyCar pit stop outside White House
The event was a preview of the actual race that President Trump commissioned by signing an executive order in January.
Technology
Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade erases last concession to Iran in preliminary deal
Trump's reimposing a naval blockade and levy charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz unravels the last threads of the preliminary peace deal with Iran.
Culture
Two Fashion Illustrators Take on the Fall 2026 Haute Couture Collections
Fashion illustration lives in the hands of these artists, who are sisters. These are the couture looks that made them pick up their brushes.
Technology
Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a tropical storm but it's still bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of China
Technology
Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a tropical storm but it's still bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of China
Global
UK Police rearrest the suspect in Ann Widdecombe killing on terrorism suspicion
UK police say a 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe is now suspected of terrorism crimes
Global
UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil.
Global
UK says Iran-backed group Jewish community attacks, bans Revolutionary Guard
The U.K. government says a proxy group backed by Iran is responsible for recent arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain
Global
UK seeking extradition of man suspected of killing wife and two daughters
The UK is trying to extradite a man after his wife and two daughters are found dead in Bedfordshire.
Markets
UK to Directly Regulate Cloud Service Providers to Protect Stability of Financial Sector
Britain has designated cloud service providers Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as critical third-party suppliers to its financial sector, bringing them under direct regulatory oversight. The move is aimed at strengthening the resilience of financial firms by reducing the risk …
Markets
UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
Technology
UN maritime agency opposes Hormuz transit fees after Trump demands protection money
The security situation in Hormuz has deteriorated since Iran attacked multiple commercial ships transiting the strait over the past week.
Global
US and Iran exchange fresh wave of strikes as Tehran says diplomacy has proven ‘futile’
Tit-for-tat missile and drone attacks continue over control of strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on truce • Middle East crisis live – latest updates US and Iranian military forces exchanged missile and drone strikes over the weekend and into Monday, as Tehran targeted US bases in the region and announced it was denying passage of ships through the strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, destroyed radar systems in Oman and hit fuel tanks and ammunition depots at Prince Hassan airbase in Jordan in response to the American strikes. Continue reading...
Technology
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
Technology
US citizen is found guilty of helping export tech to Iran in violation of sanctions
A Massachusetts man has been found guilty of conspiring to unlawfully export electronic components to Iran, violating U.S. sanctions
Global
US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits
The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action.
Global
US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade
American president says ships will be charged for safe passage through strait in apparent policy reversal Middle East crisis live – latest updates The US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran hours after president Donald Trump said Washington would reinstate a maritime blockade on the country and, in an apparently policy reversal, charge ships for safe passage. “These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the strait of Hormuz,” the US military’s Central Command said. Continue reading...
Global
US outbreak of parasite causing ‘watery diarrhea’ rises to more than 2,800 cases
Cyclosporiasis outbreak comes a year after Trump officials cut funding for state and local health departments What is cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea? State health officials in Michigan and Ohio are reporting thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis – a parasitic infection that causes “watery diarrhea”, loss of appetite and weight loss. The outbreak of more than 2,800 cases comes a year after the Trump administration cut funding to state and local health departments and reduced the remit of a program dedicated to coordinating information on foodborne illness, including of cyclospora. Continue reading...
Technology
Ukraine fears it will have a weaker link to Trump after Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death
Ukraine has lost a close ally in President Donald Trump's orbit, leaving its leaders grappling with the implications for their war-torn country.
Technology
Ukraine to present its anti-ballistic programme at Paris meeting today, Zelenskyy says – Europe live
Emmanuel Macron hosts ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris amid hopes that Ukraine’s recent advances could force Putin towards negotiations in Kyiv Meanwhile, Russia has been forced to suspend shipping in the Sea of Azov after 90 vessels were targeted by Ukrainian drones in less than a week. Continue reading...
Culture
Unpacking the Eternal Appeal of the Jane Austen Adaptation
From the new ‘Sense and Sensibility’ to Netflix’s upcoming ‘Pride and Prejudice’, our appetite for Jane Austen adaptations shows no signs of waning. Here’s why.
Global
Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.
Technology
WATCH LIVE: Fed chair Kevin Warsh testifies on monetary policy in House hearing
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is testifying Tuesday on the agency's semi-annual monetary policy report before the House Financial Services Committee.
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WATCH LIVE: Justices Kagan and Barrett testify on Supreme Court budget, security
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will make a rare appearance before Congress Tuesday, weeks after the end of a historic term.
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WATCH: Adult children moving back home to save money
"GMA" looks at the growing trend of adult children moving back home as families save money, share household expenses and help each other with chores.
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WATCH: At least 27 people killed in Bangkok pub fire
ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the latest in the investigation into the deadly fire.
Global
WATCH: Bison attacks tourist at Yellowstone Park
A grandfather out on a walk with his grandson was attacked by a charging bison and thrown at least eight feet into the air in Yellowstone National Park.
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WATCH: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson on his next dream role
ABC News’ Sophie Flay shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
Technology
WATCH: The latest on Yellowstone bison launching man 8 feet in air
ABC News' Trevor Ault and Jennifer Barfield, the scientific lead for the Laramie Foothills Bison Conservation Herd, share how the man is doing and what to do when encountering a wild animal.
Global
WATCH: Woman goes viral by tackling public speaking fear
ABC News' Danny New talks to a woman in Charlotte who challenged herself daily by practicing the art of public speaking.
Global
WATCH: World Cup Final Four set
For the first time in World Cup history, the top four teams in FIFA's rankings have made the semi-finals.
Markets
Wall Street mixed and oil prices jump after Iran and the U.S. trade another round of attacks
Oil prices jumped and early trading on Wall Street was mixed after the U.S. carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated
Technology
Waller says Fed shouldn't 'fight the last war' on inflation but warns hikes still possible
The Fed governor said inflation has expanded beyond the often-cited drivers such as the energy price spike in tariffs.
Technology
Watch Drake Freestyle at NBA Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 28th Birthday: ‘2 on the Jersey, But We’re Here for the 1’
Drake, who previously covered up his LeBron James tattoo with ink of SGA's Oklahoma City Thunder jersey, is close friends with the NBA player.
Technology
Waze is getting a bunch of new AI-powered features
Waze is getting an AI makeover. Google is integrating its flagship AI assistant, Gemini, into the driving app with the goal of letting users personalize their trips a little more. Of the four new updates, only two are being described as involving Gemini. Waze says its updating its conversation reporting feature, first introduced in 2024, […] Waze is getting an AI makeover. Google is integrating its flagship AI assistant, Gemini, into the driving app with the goal of letting users personalize their trips a little more. Of the four new updates, only two are being described as involving Gemini. Waze says its updating its conversation reporting feature, first introduced in 2024 , to allow drivers to use conversational voice commands to report traffic incidents and suggest map updates, like a road closure or outdated house number. In addition, Waze introduced Destination Search, enablin
Culture
We have survived! Forty years of Aboriginal protest posters – in pictures
Wiradjuri elder Ray Jackson was a prominent activist in Australia. He was the founding secretary of the New South Wales Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Watch Committee in 1987 and a regular face at the Redfern Aboriginal Tent Embassy up until his death in 2015. His Waterloo home was filled with posters and memorabilia collected from rallies, protests, union meetings and film screenings over 50 years. A selection is now on display at Sydney’s Numbers gallery – in Ray Jackson Doing Time with Penrith Miers Archive, on until 2 August. The Penrith Miers Archive is run by Jackson’s granddaughter Madika Penrith, a Wiradjuri/Yuin/Gumbaynggirr archivist, and her partner Sam Miers Take a stand on racism or send a message against violence: what should happen to the Nicky Winmar statue? Continue reading...
Global
Weather tracker: Unusually warm rivers affect French nuclear power plants
High temperatures and below average rainfall put pressure on waterways used to cool reactors Above average temperatures combined with below average rainfall across much of western and central Europe during June and the first half of July have placed increasing pressure on rivers, ecosystems and energy infrastructure. Persistent high pressure brought prolonged sunshine, suppressed rainfall and enhanced evaporation, causing river levels to fall and water temperatures to increase. These unusually warm rivers are affecting electricity generation in France, as several nuclear power stations rely on river water for cooling. Under French environmental regulations, operators must limit the amount of heat discharged back into rivers, meaning electricity output may need to be reduced when water temperatures become too high. Continue reading...
California
What the big new housing bill means for California
The largest single piece of housing legislation to come out of Congress since at least 1990 is now law, despite President Donald Trump’s refusal to sign it.  The law is meant to kick start more housing construction across the country and features a grab bag of regulatory tweaks, pilot programs and targeted loans and grants. Though […]
Culture
What to Pack for a Road Trip, According to a Vogue Editor
From linen separates to trail-ready sneakers, here's what to pack for a road trip according to one Vogue editor.
Global
What to know about aortic dissections after death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Symptoms of an aortic dissection often occur suddenly and include severe chest or back pain that resembles a heart attack.
Global
What to know about the Bangkok bar fire that killed 27
Thai authorities are investigating a Bangkok bar fire that killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more, the latest in a long history of catastrophic fires at bars, clubs, and other nightlife venues worldwide
Global
What we know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to produce
Thirty-one states are now reporting cases of a parasitic intestinal disease that is making life miserable for those who contract it. While the U.S. has seen outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the past, the cases this summer are much higher than normal and are raising real concerns about the illness. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Omer Awan of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Technology
Where to Watch ‘Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro’ Live Online
The new spinoff, hosted by 'DWTS' season 34 winner Robert Irwin, will determine who joins the upcoming season 35 cast as a pro.
Technology
Whether lefty or righty, practice makes the difference
Researchers looking for the origins of left-right dominance in the brain found no innately better motor skills on either side.
News
Who could replace Lindsey Graham? South Carolina's next steps after senator's death
Sen. Lindsey Graham's death has sparked a political scramble in South Carolina
Global
Who is Darline Graham Nordone, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?
Nordone, who was appointed to serve the remaining months of the Senate term that her brother left behind when he died over the weekend, hasn't been in office before.
Markets
Why a borrowing binge by investors is a warning sign for the stock market
Investors are increasingly borrowing to buy stocks, a reflection of greed in the stock market as they seek to amplify returns with margin debt. The growing pile of borrowed money has some on Wall Street nervous.
Technology
Why prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi often fail the average investor
Big traders don’t always know best.
Science
Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the fastest-growing one in history and new challenges keep emerging
Technology
Wild, Scenic, and Increasingly Rusty
Orange streams are now being spotted in hundreds of watersheds in permafrost areas throughout Alaska’s Brooks Range.
Science
Wildfire raging south of Paris could have been set deliberately, says minister
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
Culture
Wimbledon Winner Linda Nosková Is the Septum Piercing Community’s Champion
Czech tennis star Linda Nosková clinched the women’s singles final win in her Wimbledon whites—with a glint of silver through her septum.
California
With AI character Tilly Norwood set for feature-film debut, Hollywood debates what it means to be an actor
As AI-generated characters proliferate, Hollywood is confronting questions about authorship, artistry and whether a program can truly be an actor.
Global
Witness says he crawled for exit as flames swept through Bangkok bar
A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when something exploded.
California
Would David Ellison Really Pull Paramount Out of California if the State Tries to Block Warner Bros. Merger?
Is David Ellison considering a nuclear option of relocating Paramount’s headquarters from California — and potentially diverting billions of production dollars from the Golden State — if California Attorney General Rob Bonta files an expected challenge to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal? That was the suggestion in an anonymously sourced item published by Semafor on […]
Markets
YouPlus, Inc. and Shaukat Shamim
YouPlus, Inc. and Shaukat Shamim
Global
YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds
The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.
Technology
Young Thug Announces YSL Tour
The New Generation trek features Thugger alongside Tezzus, Diamond*, 1300saint, and more
Technology
Young Thug Plots YSL The New Generation Tour
Rapper taps YSL Records artists Tezzus, 1300saint, Iyrus, Yume, Biggs, Unky, and Diamond* for the run
Science
Young crescent moon to meet Venus in evening twilight
Alignment will be one of the prettiest naked-eye sights of the month, if the sky is clear Two celestial beauties line up on Friday when the young crescent moon meets brilliant Venus in the evening twilight. It will be one of the prettiest naked-eye sights of the month, so long, of course, as the clouds behave. The chart shows the view looking west from London at 10pm BST. By that time the sun will have set but the sky will still be bright with summer twilight. Continue reading...
Technology
Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says
In six months last year, more than 2,000 such complaints were made to eSafety Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A new report by Australia’s online safety regulator has found “significant gaps” in how major tech platforms tackle online sexual extortion and child sexual exploitation, as “reports of this abuse continue to rise”. The findings come from eSafety’s latest transparency report, examining how tech companies – including Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Snap, Discord and WhatsApp – are addressing child sexual exploitation and abuse. Continue reading...
Technology
Zendaya Merges Gladiator Style With Aughts Glamour in Vintage Alberta Ferretti
Law Roach paired a spring 2008 minidress with lace-up Sophia Webster heels for “The Odyssey” press tour.
Technology
zayALLCAPS Announces New Album My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Shit on the Phone Yesterday
The follow-up to 2025’s Art Pop * Pop Art is out this month
Technology
‘Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches’: AMC Reveals Teaser for Season 3
Alexandra Daddario stars in the series, which is scheduled to return in 2027.
Technology
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Tickets to Go On Sale Next Week, Runtime Revealed (Exclusive)
'Avengers: Doomsday' tickets are going on sale early for premium format screens — and it has an epic runtime (though it's not final).
Technology
‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Ending Broadway Run in August
Rave reviews, decent ticket sales and some Tony Awards love aren’t enough to keep “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” from ending its Broadway run early. The musical revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” will play its final show at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, Aug. 8. It began preview performances roughly five months ago on […]
Technology
‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Will End Its Broadway Run in August
The reimagined revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opened on Broadway in April.
Global
‘Coalition of the willing’ to build shared European anti-ballistic programme
Ukraine and nine other countries including UK issue joint statement as leaders meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris Ukraine and nine other countries including the UK, Germany and France are to build a shared protection programme for Europe against ballistic missiles, using Kyiv’s experience in fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion for more than four years. “Our goal is to build a shared ballistic missile defence capability for Europe,” the 10 nations said in a statement on Monday as leaders met the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for talks in Paris. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Digger’ Trailer: Tom Cruise Spent Days Listening to Alejandro G. Iñárritu Read Him the Script
The first clip shows an unrecognizable Cruise in the film that is set for release on Oct. 2.
Technology
‘Digger’ Trailer: Tom Cruise Transforms Into an Eccentric Billionaire Facing an Eco-Disaster in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Absurdist Comedy
Tom Cruise had to dig deep for his latest starring role — pun intended. “I have never had something that could challenge me in this way, and neither has Alejandro,” Cruise said about starring in “Digger,” the black comedy from two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu (“Birdman,” “The Revenant”). Described as “a comedy of […]
Technology
‘Growing Pains’ Star Ashley Johnson Was Nearly Abducted on Set When a Kidnapper Grabbed Her After Episode Taping: ‘I Was Clueless’ and ‘Very Upset’
“The Last of Us” voice actor Ashley Johnson got her start in Hollywood as a child actor, playing the role of Chrissy Seaver on the final two seasons of ABC’s sitcom “Growing Pains” from 1990 to 1992. On a recent episode of her “Weird Kids” podcast, Johnson revealed she was once nearly abducted by a […]
Technology
‘Hotel Transylvania 5’ Sets October 2027 Release Date
A fifth “Hotel Transylvania” film, titled “The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania”, is coming to theaters on Oct. 8. Sony Pictures is set to distribute the film in North America, while Amazon MGM Studios will oversee international distribution. Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins are on board to direct the fifth film with Lawrence Jonas producing, and […]
Global
‘If a woman is killed, they say she fell, she took poison’: Pakistan’s devastating rise in ‘hidden’ sexual violence
Karachi’s chief police surgeon condemns increasing acceptance of domestic murders and rapes of women and girls A white-bearded man looks straight into the camera, in the video circulating for the past few weeks on social media. “I killed my wife,” he says calmly in Urdu. “We have a give-and-take arrangement and when she refused to give, I said I would take.” Hours earlier, the 64-year-old had walked into a police station in Karachi’s Orangi neighbourhood and confessed to murdering Asma Begum, a 58-year-old mother of four, in the home they shared because she had refused him sex. Continue reading...
Culture
‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ Billy Joel Doc & More Nominated for 2026 Humanitas Prizes: Full List
Ashley Nicole Black is set to host the Sept. 9 ceremony honoring film and TV writers across 10 categories.
Technology
‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Crowns Its Winners
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 8 finale of “Love Island USA.” The public’s final vote for “Love Island USA” Season 8 decided on Bryce and Trinity as the winners of the reality dating series. Bryce and Trinity were joined in the final four by second place finishers Aniya and Carl, third place […]
Technology
‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Winners Revealed
The couples heading into the hit Peacock show's finale were Trinity and Bryce, Aniya and Carl, Kayda and Zach, and Melanie and Sincere.
Technology
‘Obsession’ Hits Streaming: Where to Watch Curry Barker’s Box Office Phenomenon at Home
The horror film's digital rollout began just six weeks after its record-breaking theatrical release.
Technology
‘Pursuit of Jade,’ ‘Midnight Temptation’ Lead iQIYI International’s 130% H1 2026 Viewership Surge
iQIYI International’s global viewership rose 130% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, the streaming platform said in a report, crediting a dual-engine strategy that pairs premium Chinese dramas with fast-paced microdramas. All 10 titles on iQIYI International’s top Chinese drama chart for the period were produced in-house, spanning historical epics, contemporary romance and coming-of-age […]
Global
‘So healing’: can singing Miley Cyrus with strangers cure our spiritual malaise?
As people yearn for connection, one-day choirs are popping up around the world - and spreading ‘collective effervescence’ We met in a former synagogue, a vast room with hardwood floors where the sound could echo freely. All were strangers, many former choir nerds, united by a love for group singing. Our goal was to learn and perform, in a single day, a classic of our time: a song from the Hannah Montana movie. The event, near downtown Los Angeles, was a one-day choir hosted by the Gaia Music Collective – a three-hour gathering where more than 100 people rehearsed a choral arrangement of the song and sang it three times, with ourselves as the only audience. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Summer House’ Season 11 Cast Revealed
The returning cast for Bravo's hit summer series has been made official following the high-profile exits of Amanda Batula and West Wilson.
Technology
‘The Real Housewives of London’ Sets Season 2 Return on Hayu
Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker, and Nessie Welschinger are all returning for more frill, fund-raisers, and fiery face-offs.
Technology
‘The trash does not stop’: life among the garbage mountains of Jakarta, the world’s biggest city
Indonesia’s government is grappling with how to manage waste at Bantar Gebang – Jakarta’s largest landfill – which supports the livelihood of thousands of waste pickers On the outskirts of Jakarta, huge rolling peaks of rubbish stretch across more than 100 hectares (247 acres), towering over nearby villages. Each day a convoy of trucks plough in and dump more garbage into one of Asia’s largest landfills. Here, thousands of people live on the fringe of the site and make their income picking through the waste and salvaging scraps for resale. The work is dangerous – earlier this year seven people died after one of the massive trash mounds caved in, burying them alive. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Top Chef’ Winner Rhoda Magbitang Signs With Buchwald and LTPR+ Talent Management (EXCLUSIVE)
“Top Chef” winner Rhoda Magbitang has signed with Buchwald and Leigh Taylor Public Relations+ Talent Management for representation. Magbitang is best known for winning Season 23 of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” She’s currently completing her culinary residency at Mauna Lani following her win, which features a series of intimate dinners hosted by Magbitang from June through […]
Markets
‘Trump accounts’ are great — if you’re already rich
They’re a poor deal for most other people.
Culture
‘You want to reach out and touch everything’: why Labyrinth is my feelgood movie
The latest in our ongoing series of writers paying tribute to their favourite rewatches is a journey back to the 1986 cult fantasy The 1980s were the golden age for the annoying little brother. Before the dawn of those mischief-dulling devices – the smartphone and tablet – a pesky sibling with a flair for invention could really make life hell for an aloof older sister. For me, mimicry and tickle torture were just the basics. My finest hour? Removing the slats in my sister’s top bunk-bed, so she hopped on to the mattress to come crashing down like Wile E Coyote. In December 1986, our one sliver of common ground was that we both wanted to see Labyrinth. Me, because I was a hardcore Muppets fan, and Jim Henson’s fantasy flick was generating serious playground buzz (pre-internet, we had no inkling it had tanked at the US box office over the summer, breaking Henson’s heart). And her, because