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California has been the target of more civil rights actions than any other state. The civil rights division is led by California-native Harmeet Dhillon.
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Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" opened to a big domestic haul of $124.5 million this weekend, providing a needed boost to the summer box office.
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Nolan's "The Odyssey" launched even better than the filmmaker's "Oppenheimer."
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Time has been kind to Christopher Nolan. The bending cities, rotating hallways, ticking clocks and practical explosions he captures on film have made him one of the most popular and vital directors working today. His newest venture, “The Odyssey,” arrives in theaters with Matt Damon stepping into the armor of Homer’s wandering king, and it […]
Culture
What's in a Vogue editor’s plane bag? We polled the team to discover their travel essentials for every trip.
Culture
Peru's National Civil Defense Institute said in a statement the total number of missing is still unknown. Several buildings collapsed or suffered structural damage, including the local church and convent.
Technology
The fear of becoming obsolete is a rising source of anxiety as artificial intelligence emerges in the workplace. Staying strongly connected with others will help The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their work Earlier this year Paul* discovered via a flurry of media stories that his business group had been targeted for job cuts, alongside a number of other public sector agencies. For him, this was the second time, after his technical management role was restructured in 2024. While that process was difficult enough, the comms this time were highlighting the integration of AI as a cost-saving tool. “They say it’s not about firing people, but hey, my whole team will go.” For Paul, the timing could not have been worse. He and his partner are expecting a child and recently purchased their first house. Curiosity: Seek new learning, perspecti
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The singer and actor on the edgy artists of his youth, a controversial 2009 kiss, and his relationship with Brian May and Roger Taylor Born in Indianapolis in 1982, actor and musician Adam Lambert rose to fame in 2009 as runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol. His second album, Trespassing, made history as the first No 1 on the Billboard 200 by an openly gay male artist. He went on to front Queen + Adam Lambert from 2012, made his Broadway debut in 2024 as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and starred as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl in 2025. His sixth solo album, Adam, is out now. He performs at London’s Roundhouse on 21 July. This was my first professional headshot . When I was 12 I would spend a lot of time driving from San Diego to Los Angeles for auditions with my mum and my brother, who also wanted to act. That guy in the plaid shirt ne
Technology
The carrier is working on improving reliability, investing in more premium seats and lounges, and considering Boeing and Airbus for a new wide-body plane order.
Technology
The Tate brothers were charged with 21 crimes in the U.K. in May 2025, including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking.
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Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges relate to four further victims and were brought after authorities received evidence from Bedfordshire Police in southeastern England.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, the controversial social media influencers, were arrested Saturday evening in Miami, the Crown Prosecution Service.
Culture
After decades coexisting in the fractious Arizona Republican Party, Biggs and Schweikert are on a collision course in Tuesday's primary for governor.
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Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert are clashing in the Republican primary for Arizona governor
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Residents in Kent describe South East Water as "incompetently useless" as supply issues continue.
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The Oscar winner played the beloved Mia Thermopolis in the 2001 and 2004 films.
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“Princess Diaries 3” recently had a breakthrough after a scrapped script, Anne Hathaway revealed during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Radio Andy.” “I’m busy making baby number three, and that has sort of taken the place of knowing when exactly I can make ‘Princess Diaries 3,’” Hathaway said. “I can say I think we had a story […]
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Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.
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The singer-actress debuted a preview of the visual for the title track of her upcoming album at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
Culture
The South Korean septet also joined all the halftime performers for "We Dance," an original song written by Coldplay for the show.
Technology
The world’s biggest boy group can add a new first to their long list of achievements as one of artists to perform at the inaugural FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show.
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Victor Marx barely won, but his victory delivers a strong statement about the nature of today's politics. It shows what happens when a party stops seriously competing and instead indulges its fever dreams.
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Ben Shapiro posted an 18-minute review of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” to his YouTube channel on Saturday, in which he called the Greek epic a “masterpiece” despite the conservative outrage about the film’s cast and historical accuracy. “Nolan is unparalleled. He’s the best director working today, without a doubt. He just creates iconic movie after […]
Culture
The 2026 World Cup final match between Argentina and Spain was as star-studded as it was tense.
Technology
Birdfy has kicked off a midyear sale, taking up to 40 percent off a range of its smart bird feeders. One of the best deals is on Netvue’s Birdfy Feeder AI-Powered Smart Bird Feeder with Camera, which has dropped to $149.99 at Birdfy and is its second-best price to date. The bundle, which includes a […] It comes with a solar panel so you don’t need to worry about charging as much during the summer. | Image: Netvue Birdfy has kicked off a midyear sale, taking up to 40 percent off a range of its smart bird feeders. One of the best deals is on Netvue’s Birdfy Feeder AI-Powered Smart Bird Feeder with Camera , which has dropped to $149.99 at Birdfy and is its second-best price to date. The bundle, which includes a solar panel and lifetime AI bird identification at no extra cost, comes with a $259.99 list price, saving you $110. Birdfy Feeder Where to Buy: $259.99 $149.99 at Birdfy (solar
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It’s a box office debut fit for a king. Christopher Nolan’s action epic “The Odyssey” ignited to $124.5 million from 3,919 domestic theaters over the weekend, defying expectations and setting up the R-rated spectacle for a long, long journey in theaters. These ticket sales are notable as Nolan’s biggest debut since 2012’s “The Dark Knight […]
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Actor who was the first Irish woman to win an Oscar for her role in the 1989 film classic My Left Foot Brenda Fricker, who has died aged 81, was only the second Irish actor – and the first female one – to win an Oscar, for her role as Daniel Day-Lewis’s mother in the 1989 film My Left Foot, after shooting to fame in the original cast of the BBC medical drama Casualty. As the nurse Megan Roach, she was the Mother Earth of the fictional Holby City hospital’s A&E department for the programme’s first five series (1986-90). “We knew the show had to have compassion,” said Casualty’s first producer, Geraint Morris . “We made Megan the person everyone could talk to.” Continue reading...
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After an eight-year absence from UK stages, Bruno Mars returned to Wembley Stadium with a polished, hit-filled show.
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Wembley Stadium, London Mars sings every line like it’s his big solo in a show that leans more on his stage presence than pyro and pageantry Wembley Stadium is awash with crimson as the Bruno Mars operation rolls into town for the first of a six night run. The tour is named for the diminutive singer’s 2026 album The Romantic . Mars is feeling amorous and the Saturday night crowd is very happy to be romanced, clad in red and brandishing hand fans that read “Hot for Bruno”. He starts with a prayer, a kitschy video in which he asks for a hand giving the audience a show we’ll never forget, before emerging in a puff of dry ice. Stained glass behind him and twinkling fairy lights all around, it’s half seedy club, half church service as he barrels into Risk It All. Is this show meant to be a spaghetti western or a 50s high school prom? The Romantic Tour bravely asks: why not both? Continue read
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The Labour leader will say he is "acutely conscious" of the UK's high turnover of prime ministers, as he becomes the seventh in 10 years on Monday.
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Meanwhile Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says Burnham is a "people pleaser", ahead of him becoming prime minister on Monday.
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When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.
Technology
There are two main ways to move money from your workplace retirement plan when you leave your job. One can cost you.
Markets
Apple, Amazon, Nvidia and peers are quietly coming back to life, and that could easily jolt this sleepy stock market back into gear.
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In Japan, the Gion Matsuri festival brings towering floats to the streets in Shinto religious processions that are rooted in rituals dating back more than 1,000 years and that were intended to ward off epidemics
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Married earlier this year, Charli XCX and George Daniel attended the wedding of Matty Healy and Gabbriette in coordinating all-black looks.
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Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses after the company's nationalization last week
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Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.
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Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.
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Written for and debuted live at the World Cup, "We Dance" was the last song in a lively halftime show.
Technology
Surprisingly easy to manoeuvre and skilled at cleaning carpet and hard floor, Shark’s upright bagless model is one of the best corded vacuums I’ve tested • The best vacuum cleaners Corded vacuum cleaners aren’t as glamorous as their cordless cousins, but swapping battery power for a plug socket has its advantages. The device will never be short of power, so it can keep cleaning for as long as you need it to. Prices also tend to be lower because there’s no expensive battery to factor into the cost. On the downside, there’s a cable to manage while you clean, and even the longest cords usually need to be switched from one plug socket to another if your home is any larger than a small flat. Continue reading...
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Experts believe it’s at least possible. We urgently need a plan to navigate the ethical implications In January, the AI company Anthropic published a new constitution for Claude, its most advanced large language model (LLM), which contained the comment: “We are caught in a difficult position where we neither want to overstate the likelihood of Claude’s moral patienthood nor dismiss it out of hand.” A month later, Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei went on a podcast and said his company couldn’t rule out the possibility that Claude was conscious. Philosopher David Chalmers, who coined the phrase “the hard problem of consciousness”, has said there is a significant chance of conscious LLMs within a decade. And what about Claude itself? When asked during testing to estimate the probability that it is a moral patient , meaning that its wellbeing matters in its own right, it gave
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A famous Cuban dissident artist, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country
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He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years in prison.
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A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.
Technology
As the president walked out onto the field for the presentation of the awards with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, boos could be heard coming from the crowd.
Culture
More than 30 injured and 300 displaced after buildings collapse near Sicaya A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, authorities said Sunday. More than 30 people were injured and 300 have been displaced. The US Geological Survey reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9.24pm, with its epicentre located 2km (1.2 miles) west-south-west of the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province. It was 10km (6.2 miles) deep. Continue reading...
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The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have both denied that any change in oversight has taken place.
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Here's everything you need to know about FIFA's big day of soccer and live music performances.
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In what may be the Argentine legend's final game for his nation's national team, the sports company is debuting a film that declares “You Can’t Hang It Up While We’re Still Wearing It.”
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A federal appeals court ruled Friday that New Jersey’s bans on assault firearms and magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds are unconstitutional. This is the first time a federal appeals court has struck down a state ban on …
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Victims were Provo’s fire captain, his wife and their three sons, who were hiking in Bicknell amid heavy rains Five family members who had set out for a day of hiking were killed after a flash flood swept through canyons of southern Utah on Friday, law enforcement officials said. The victims were a captain in the Provo fire department, his wife and their sons, according to fire officials. A daughter who was not on the trip survived. Continue reading...
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China's top anti-graft watchdog has announced an investigation into a former president of China Development Bank
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France has commemorated the Vel d’Hiv roundup, a mass arrest of Jews by French police in 1942
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He landed three top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100: “Tallahassee Lassie,” “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” and “Palisades Park.”
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Cannon died Friday at a hospice facility in California.
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Food waste is a resource like water and should be kept in communities, compost champions say.
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Since their electrifying win at last year’s World Cup, the U.S. women’s team has ignited soccer mania. Reluctant striker Hamish Bowles trains with star scorer Alex Morgan.
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We have seen the future of who’s moving up in the list of artists contending to have the most No. 1 albums ever, and its name is Future. The rapper debuted on top of the Billboard 200 with “The Real Me,” landing his 12th No. 1 on the chart. That means he’s now in fifth […]
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Plus, The Rolling Stones and the Heated Rivalry soundtrack debut in the top 10.
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The supersized tournament delivered thrilling action on the field, with upsets, dramatic comebacks, spectacular goals and standout performances by the biggest stars of the game.
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New national plan accompanied by Labor push for digital duty of care legislation Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The use of AI in automated decision-making by government departments and agencies will be subject to tough rules under a new national plan, expected to extend to consumer protections, workplace safety and privacy. As the Albanese government grapples with the rapid growth in the use of artificial intelligence and a boom in datacentre construction, senior ministers have begun work to draw up new rules to ensure safety is built into AI processes inside government, prioritising fairness, accuracy and transparency. Continue reading...
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Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success.
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Adriano Goldman, the cinematographer for HBO’s “Harry Potter” series, said in a recent interview with Andre Pilli that the filming conditions for the show have been “brutal” because the camera team must work around the young cast’s strict shooting schedules. “You have to shoot really fast, and the faster you go, the more you compromise […]
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It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle Like hydration breaks and Donald Trump’s ability to get refereeing decisions overturned by simply phoning up the president of Fifa and complaining, the final half-time show is an innovation of the 2026 World Cup that comes with a degree of controversy attached. For one thing, its existence automatically means the World Cup final breaks the International Football Association’s 15-minute half-time mandate. For another, its obvious antecedent lies in the NFL’s Super Bowl, where the half-time entertainment has mushroomed over the decades from a few marching bands to one of the big pop events of the year. To its detractors, it smacks of America not so much embracing the World Cup as imposing itself upon it. Continue reading...
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The cost of housing is the top priority for voters ages 18 to 34, besting food and healthcare cost concerns, the CNBC All-America Economic Survey found.
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Ryan Fox wins the Open Championship - his first major title - with his final putt on a record-breaking weekend at Royal Birkdale.
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Did FIFA offer reheated nachos or create a fresh flavor?
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Coldplay, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and characters from 'Sesame Street' and 'The Muppets' are also set to join the star-studded performance, marking the first halftime show in FIFA history.
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The FIFA World Cup is getting its own Super Bowl-style halftime show for the first time. Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS will co-headline the inaugural FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on Sunday, July 19, during the championship match between Spain and Argentina. Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel and New York’s PS 22 Chorus […]
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Whether you’re the father of the bride, best man, or maid of honor, learn how to write a wedding speech and perfect your delivery for the big day.
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I would never go so far as to say there's no place for AI in music (I'm a fan of Holly Herndon, after all). But I generally find music made with generative AI to be offensively boring, especially the outputs of Suno. So I'm having a bit of a tough time processing the fact that […] 1010Benja won’t apologize for using AI. | Image: 1010Benja / Instagram I would never go so far as to say there's no place for AI in music (I'm a fan of Holly Herndon, after all). But I generally find music made with generative AI to be offensively boring , especially the outputs of Suno . So I'm having a bit of a tough time processing the fact that I actually quite enjoy 1010Benja's " Semiramis' Dream ." Benja has been unapologetic about his use of generative AI on his latest EP, Time Has Nothing To Do With What You Choose… The other three tracks can't quite hold a candle to what you find on 2024's Ten To
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Darren Cann speaks to BBC Sport about the conspiracy theories around the World Cup and what referees really think.
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Tom Homan’s comments come amid scrutiny over federal immigration agents’ fatal shooting of two men in six days US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) will require its officers to record vehicle stops with at least one body camera, said Tom Homan, the Trump administration “border czar”, on Sunday. The action comes as the agency is under renewed scrutiny after ICE officers fatally shot two men earlier this month. “They exonerate more law enforcement than they convict, and I want officers to wear body cameras because I want the American people to see what the officers saw when they took that action,” Homan said on the Fox & Friends Weekend program. Continue reading...
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Spirits were high despite none of the three tournament co-hosts making it to Saturday's nail-biting conclusion.
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The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.
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Solomon’s Pools date back to the second century BCE, and have become a source of recreation for nearby Bethlehem Israel is threatening to seize ancient water reservoirs near Bethlehem, in what would be a significant escalation in an intensifying campaign for control of West Bank land and the Middle East’s historical narrative. Since Israel’s extremist finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, made an explicit threat in May to “erase” the agreements that confirmed Palestinian ownership of Solomon’s Pools more than 30 years ago, Israeli settlers and troops have stepped up their presence around the spectacular site. Continue reading...
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Vice-president and second lady announced birth of Alec Neel Vance, their fourth child, in social media statement Vice-President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice-president in more than 150 years. Born on Sunday, Alec Neel Vance joins older siblings Ewan, nine; Vivek, six; and Mirabel, four. Continue reading...
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Rick Devens was supposed to have a cameo in James Gunn’s “Man of Tomorrow,” but the reality star had filming obligations with “Big Brother.” Gunn revealed the cameo after Devens gave the DC Studios co-head a shoutout during the live broadcast of “Big Brother” Season 28’s Thursday eviction episode. Gunn shared the clip on social […]
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Sudeikis had a surprise cameo during the first-ever World Cup Final halftime show, weeks before 'Ted Lasso' returns with season four in August.
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“We love her beyond words and will carry her with us always. Rest in power our dear friend," L7 wrote.
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Rocker was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer
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"We are shattered by the loss of our beloved bandmate, sister and friend," L7 said in a statement.
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The singer performed the U.S. national anthem in a custom white three-piece look finished with navy piping and the designer’s signature stripes.
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Williams, Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini teamed up to perform FIFA's official anthem, "Desire."
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Versatile tenor’s credits include Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin & Dolly Parton — plus his own international hit ‘Swing Your Daddy.’
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"Working with Chris Nolan...you feel really seen," the actor behind Eumaeus tells The Hollywood Reporter in a wide-ranging conversation. "I was able to tap into these really difficult, painful emotions from the depth of my soul."
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The Justice Department has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to weigh government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States
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The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was established in 1996 but had never received a petition until this past Wednesday.
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The Canadian pop star performed a crooning rendition of his song “Everything Hallelujah” during the World Cup’s inaugural halftime show.
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His fellow headliners included Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
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Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium was preceded by Post Malone performance
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The prediction market has launched some ads featuring soccer players, as well as formed a partnership to display its brand in more places during the tournament.
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Following the success of its $99 Kodak-branded Snapic A1, Reto Project is releasing the Kodak EC35, an even more affordable 35mm film camera for just $34.99. The EC35 certainly isn't fancy. Its 25mm acrylic lens with a fixed f/10 aperture and 1/100 shutter speed basically put it on par with a drugstore disposable. The fact […] I’m partial to that avocado green one. | Image: Reto Project Following the success of its $99 Kodak-branded Snapic A1 , Reto Project is releasing the Kodak EC35 , an even more affordable 35mm film camera for just $34.99. The EC35 certainly isn't fancy. Its 25mm acrylic lens with a fixed f/10 aperture and 1/100 shutter speed basically put it on par with a drugstore disposable. The fact that it has a manual wind and rewind only emphasizes that. And you can really lean into that disposable aesthetic thanks to its built-in automatic flash. Unlike the A1, there's
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The grunge musician died on Saturday after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer
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Game’s greatest player will not see his legacy sullied by defeat to Spain but his team’s display destroyed the game Playing on the grandest stage in sport for the last time, Lionel Messi seemed almost certain to provide one last memorable moment in this World Cup final. Yet as the sun ducked behind the west stand of New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, it became clearer and clearer that Argentina had lost the magic they had carried through this tournament. And as Spain gradually wrested control, one was left to confront reality: Messi, and Argentina, had finally run out of time, having long since given in to their worst instincts in a 1-0 defeat . Continue reading...
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After the MLB All-Star Week, the two of the biggest markets go head-to-head to compete for bragging right of the best city in the league. We’d also see which is the better league, the National League or American League. On Sunday, July 19, and the second game of a doubleheader, the Los Angeles Dodgers takes […]
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The ninth Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) opened on July 18 at MyTown Shopping Centre, kicking off an eight-day showcase of international cinema and marking the festival’s official recognition from ASEAN Records. The opening ceremony drew filmmakers, industry leaders and stars to a red carpet ahead of the evening’s program. Joanne Goh, founder and president […]
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Inside Madonna’s look—inspired by paparazzi shots of her workout outfits in the ’90s and ’00s—to perform at the 2026 World Cup.
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The FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show provided an answer to the burning question of how you fit Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, Chris Martin and the Muppets into a single 11-minute segment: as fleetingly as possible. Although there were reports that the halftime extravaganza would be allowed to go over […]
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The show featured an acoustic number from Bieber, an energetic dance performance from Shakira and nods to soccer throughout, with rewritten BTS lyrics and appearances from legendary players and 'Ted Lasso' stars.
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Top Democrat says findings show public ‘way ahead of the politicians’ as Trump dismisses global heating as ‘hoax’ Amid a summer of dangerous heat , drought and floods , a majority of Americans are connecting increasingly severe weather to the climate crisis, new polling shows, despite efforts by Donald Trump to dismiss global heating as a “con job” and a “hoax”. It’s a sign that attempts to suppress polarize climate concerns may not be seeing full success, said Grace Adcox, senior climate strategist at Data for Progress. Continue reading...
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Gap, Thom Browne and Ralph Lauren were among the labels that she chose for the clash between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium.
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says two ships have also been involved in ‘accident’ after defying strait of Hormuz warnings Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian attacks Jordanian authorities have not issued any decision to evacuate the airport or seaport in the city of Aqaba, and have not detected any potential threats in the past hours, the state news agency cited the government spokesperson as saying. This denial comes in response to the US embassy in Jordan earlier saying the airport and seaport in Aqaba had been evacuated by Jordanian authorities because of a “specific and credible threat” (see this post for more details). Continue reading...
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From Nevada to Manchester, developers are trialling innovative solutions to clean energy’s biggest challenge In the deserts of the United Arab Emirates a sprawling clean energy project , stretching across an area roughly the size of 12,600 football fields, will play host to a breakthrough allowing solar energy to power the equivalent of half a million homes through the night. The Gulf state has been steadily combining 5.2GW of solar power capacity with 19GWh of battery storage to create the largest battery scheme in the world. Continue reading...
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Thousands of spectators watched Spain's victory in central Madrid on late Sunday night.
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A section of Sunset Boulevard remained closed Sunday because of last week's destructive water main break. Officials said they didn't know when repairs would be completed or the street reopened.
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The country hitmaker announced the song will be released Friday (July 24).
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Male solo artists dominate, though three female solo artists and two groups have also achieved the feat.
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The nomination is to be discussed when the World Heritage Committee meets in Busan, South Korea, from Sunday through July 29.
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Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.
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His son, actor Jason Donovan, posted to social media that his father died on Saturday night peacefully in Melbourne, Australia
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Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
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Health workers in northern Nigeria say more children are relapsing into malnutrition and cite knock-on effects from the war in the Middle East
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Children relapsing into malnutrition has become an increasingly common occurrence in the state and across northern Nigeria, according to local health and aid workers, who cite knock-on effects from the Iran war.
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The limited-edition look will be released this week.
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The Victor Solomon x Air Max 90 "Trophies" collaboration is back in black.
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Performances at outdoor pavilions Citi Field and Forest Hills Stadium in Queens were called off just ahead of showtime Saturday (July 18).
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Saturday's show at Citi Field canceled at last minute after "it became clear that it wasn't safe for us, the crew or all of you"; singer still booked to play Sunday night at Mets' stadium
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Greek translator Emily Wilson finds the release of Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" both gratifying and unsatisfying
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With a dappled political and social history and three-year renovation project, Castel Badia emerges above the clouds as a thoroughly modern hotel.
Technology
The fatal shootings of two men, both killed in their vehicles by ICE agents, have rekindled anger over the US’s militarized deportation push Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was driving to work with his brother and two other passengers in Houston, Texas , when immigration agents began tailing his car. They pulled him over and fired a fatal shot through the open passenger-side window. Six days later in Biddeford, Maine , Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, 26, was driving around his neighborhood when agents stopped him at an intersection – right outside the laundromat where he’d often go with his three-year-old daughter – and shot him dead. Continue reading...
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In 2017, I bought an old Magnus chord organ off Craigslist for $10. It's one of my favorite music gear purchases. Electric chord organs let you play full chords with just a press of a button, making them perfect for aspiring singer-songwriters or fooling around at home. But chord organs largely fell out of favor […] A modern tribute to electric chord organs which were basically giant harmonicas connected to a fan. | Photo: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge In 2017, I bought an old Magnus chord organ off Craigslist for $10. It's one of my favorite music gear purchases. Electric chord organs let you play full chords with just a press of a button, making them perfect for aspiring singer-songwriters or fooling around at home. But chord organs largely fell out of favor in the '80s, as digital keyboards like those from Casio grew in popularity. The Telepathic Instruments Orchid attempts to re
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Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and Spain ended Argentina's reign with a 1-0 win on Sunday.
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The singer said she was “unable to breathe” as her band performed the set instrumentally in respirator masks.
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Jennifer Hudson delivered the United States national anthem and IShowSpeed performed "Champions" before Spain and Argentina match at New York New Jersey Stadium
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The superstar performed a three-song medley ahead of the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
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A coalition of artists and advocates are handing out special red cards at the World Cup final to protest FIFA's Gianni Infantino and President Trump.
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King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor and Princess Infanta Sofia also sported their homeland team colors.
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Record numbers of people from poorer backgrounds are now receiving awards.
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Rescuers have found five survivors, including a 7-year-old girl, from a passenger boat that sank earlier in the week in eastern Indonesia waters and are searching for 20 other people still missing
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Rescue crews are using excavators on Sunday to search the rubble for survivors of a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing that killed at least eight people and left another 34 missing
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Calls grow for global regulation as rising numbers of westerners use surrogates in countries with different laws Why Mexico is at the heart of ethical debate over global surrogacy The rise in the use of surrogates abroad is leaving more babies at risk of becoming stateless, experts have said, amid growing calls for urgent global regulation of the practice. The warning follows the suspension of a 15-year effort by The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) to establish a global surrogacy convention, which was paused due to divisions among member states. Continue reading...
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The couple spent a lot of time in Wales, enjoying walks along the coast.
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Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.
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Four people are killed and at least 36 injured as Ukraine's two largest cities are targeted, as Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.
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At least one person killed after dozens of missiles arrive in less than an hour and three-storey building catches fire Russia has carried out one of its biggest-ever ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, launching a five-hour raid that left at least one person dead and seven injured, with fires and damage across the city. Ukrainian officials said the capital was hit with about 40 Iskander-M and hypersonic Zircon missiles. Residents heard an air raid siren sound at 1.30am. There was the sound of air defences, followed minutes later by a series of booms and explosions. Continue reading...
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Russia has attacked Kyiv overnight with ballistic missiles and other weapons.
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The outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has infected 72 people, according to health officials.
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A second person has died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York
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But with Republicans controlling the Senate, he expects Clayton to be confirmed.
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“I wanted the look to feel strong, joyful, and celebratory—something that reflected the energy of the performance but also honored the significance of the occasion,” Shakira tells Vogue.
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Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho
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Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, Chris Martin & the PS22 Chorus joined a tightly packed 11-minute spectacle in New Jersey.
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Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.
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Shop stylish biking outfits for easy, breezy summer fun, inspired by celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Kylie Jenner, and Gracie Abrams.
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Sunday's victory over Argentina marked the second World Cup win for Spain, who also took home the trophy in 2010.
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⚽ World Cup final kick-off: 3pm EST/8pm BST/5am AEST ⚽ Trump, half-time show and everything but football – live ⚽ Match gallery | Golden Boot | Follow on TikTok | Mail us You can also follow the build up on our news blog, which contains photographtic proof that things are livening up in NYC “One of the big questions for those of us in the UK is how to watch the final,” writes David Wall. “For all that has been made about ITV’s coverage with their New York studio and one of two excellent pundits, I think their coverage has been less than the sum of its parts, as usual. They’ve not had people other than the commentators in the stadiums so all that studio showed was that it was quite windy in New York sometimes. Continue reading...
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It was the triumph of an idea, an identity. Of an unshakable and patient faith. And when it was over, Spain’s new generation having emulated the one from the 2010 World Cup, all of those legendary names, there was simply delirium for them. Spain were the only team that turned up to play this World Cup final, from the first whistle to the last in extra time. Argentina were damned by their lack of ambition even before they had Enzo Fernández sent off towards the end of the regulation time. It was extraordinary to report that they did not have an attempt on goal until the 115th minute. Continue reading...
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The showcase library’s centenary was celebrated by thousands who filled the still-relevant public institution The central library in downtown Los Angeles has seen its fair share of colorful moments. The architectural gem, which turned 100 this week, has been the backdrop to the epic street battle between Pacino, De Niro et al in Heat, and was where the original Ghostbusters came across their first ghost, a friendly older lady librarian who was anything but. Television shows such as Moonlighting, Murder, She Wrote and LA Law filmed there too, when characters were researching or investigating a case. Continue reading...
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Some state officials have flagged faulty data in the SAVE System.
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Incumbent Carlos Vila Nova hopes to defeat his former party and secure second term as independent Voters in São Tomé and Príncipe go to the polls for a presidential election on Sunday as one of Africa’s least populous countries seeks to burnish its democratic credentials. According to the National Election Commission, about 142,000 people are registered to vote in the tiny African state’s elections, approximately 15% of whom live in the diaspora. Continue reading...
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A Tanzanian-flagged tanker was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Yemen’s coast, security sources and local officials familiar with the incident said
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The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.
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Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. The California-based company said produc...
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Jason Sudeikis (aka Ted Lasso) made a surprise cameo ahead of Bieber's halftime performance.
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The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
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The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift.
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The 1975 frontman and the model-musician got engaged in summer 2024.
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From an angel-winged Zendaya to minty fresh Monica Barbaro: Light colorways and breezy fabrications defined what summer dressing is all about.
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The action wasn’t limited to the match: Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium was also full of musical acts and A-list appearances.
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Clap on. Clap off. Well, more like, Clap, pause for half a beat but no longer because otherwise it'll stop hearing you, clap again because you waited too long, clap louder and faster, that didn't work, clap two more times, and suddenly: on. The Clapper didn't always work - and even when it did, it […] Clap on. Clap off. Well, more like, Clap, pause for half a beat but no longer because otherwise it'll stop hearing you, clap again because you waited too long, clap louder and faster, that didn't work, clap two more times, and suddenly: on. The Clapper didn't always work - and even when it did, it might fry your gadgets in the process - but it managed to become a big hit anyway. On this episode of Version History, we tell the story of The Clapper, from its beginnings as The Great American Turn-On to its debut alongside one of the great advertising campaigns of all time. The Verge 's D
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According to the New York Times, federal agents have been told that the FBI will no longer be investigating confrontations involving ICE agents. The DHS and DOJ denied the change in policy to The Times. The reported change in guidance follows renewed scrutiny of violence by ICE agents who have killed two people in the […] ICE agents hide behind masks while skulking through the halls of immigration court | Image: Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images According to the New York Times , federal agents have been told that the FBI will no longer be investigating confrontations involving ICE agents. The DHS and DOJ denied the change in policy to The Times. The reported change in guidance follows renewed scrutiny of violence by ICE agents who have killed two people in the last two weeks. The shootings in Maine and Texas were just the latest civilian deaths at the hands o
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This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on video games and physical media, follow Jay Peters. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started As a kid, I relished trips to […] Grand Theft Auto VI release won’t offer a disc. | Image: Rockstar Games This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on video games and physical media, follow Jay Peters. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started As a kid, I relished trips to Best Buy, GameStop, and the nearby mall so that I could browse video games. I loved sifting through games and chatting with my friends at the store about upcoming releases. On the lucky days I actually got
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On July 19th, dozens of teams of high school students will begin a five-day, 630-mile road race from Fort Worth to Fort Stockton in Texas. But this is not your typical contest. The students design and build the cars themselves, using off-the-shelf parts and 3D printed materials. The winner is the team that accumulates the […] The 2018 Solar Car Challenge was the last time participants took their designs out on the open road. | Image: Lehman Marks / Solar Car Challenge On July 19th, dozens of teams of high school students will begin a five-day, 630-mile road race from Fort Worth to Fort Stockton in Texas. But this is not your typical contest. The students design and build the cars themselves, using off-the-shelf parts and 3D printed materials. The winner is the team that accumulates the most driven miles. And the only fuel they can use to power their Frankenstein-looking vehicles co
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More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
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I went out into the car park to see if I could spot anyone nearby who might have just left the restaurant Read more in the kindness of strangers series I lost my wife in 2020 and my son in 2021. A few years later, I was living alone in a retirement complex when I decided to go out one night for dinner. There was a little Vietnamese restaurant nearby that my wife and I used to frequent, which had excellent food and held many happy memories. It just so happened to be Father’s Day. I dined alone, ordering my usual rice paper rolls. When I went to settle the bill, the lass behind the counter told me my meal had already been paid for. Continue reading...
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Eli Lilly's acquisition of psychedelic drug maker AtaiBeckley extends Big Pharma's embrace of a stigmatized class of medications for treating mental health.
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Over the last decade, the understanding of these devastating headaches has grown enormously, as has the understanding of what can be done to treat them We’ve been trying to cure migraines – without much success, until relatively recently – for as long as we’ve been able to identify them as a distinct ailment. The Ebers Papyrus , a scroll dating back to 1550BC that mentions a “disease of one half of the head”, suggests anointing the scalp with fried catfish; Galen, the second-century Roman physician whose term “hemicrania” evolved into the modern word, recommended blood-letting (this, to be fair, was his answer to a lot of things). By the 20th century, doctors were suggesting repressed emotions might be at fault, leading to suggestions that women – who suffer from migraines far more than men – were simply too fragile and neurotic. As recently as a couple of decades ago, “vascular theory”
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Death salons are spaces that allow free-flowing conversations about mortality and are becoming more popular around the country In a small cream-colored room at a cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nefertiti Moor sat at the head of a semicircle. Dressed in black with her long hair in locs, she delivered instructions for the evening discussion. “It’s not death counseling or a debate,” said Moor. She invited the two women in attendance to talk freely about their cultural associations with dying and grief. Tasha Johnson, who worked in behavioral health, said that she felt desensitized after the recent deaths of several people she knew. She was grappling with “the reality that it can be anyone at any point”. The free-flowing conversation about mortality, otherwise known as a death salon or death cafe, was unique in that it was designed for people of color . Death salons for marginalized
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Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has smashed ratings records in the U.S. and around the world, owing to its unique mix of star power — Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar performing in perhaps their final World Cup matches, joined by younger stars Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal — a North American setting […]
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Here are three dividend-paying stocks that are highlighted by Wall Street's top pros, as tracked by TipRanks.
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President Donald Trump has presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina
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The president no longer treats the people who defeated him as voters. He treats them as suspects There is a version of this country in which Donald Trump tells Americans the truth he has been handed: that their elections are secure. Once, he apparently wanted to. The Atlantic reported after Thursday night’s address that a February 2020 election-security briefing pleased Trump so much he wanted to announce the news himself. The press conference never happened. The election did, and Trump lost it. Continue reading...
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Changes inside the Florida international airport are hardly evident as state and county hold back funds for full remodel One of Donald Trump ’s most grandiose vanity projects, a multimillion-dollar makeover of Florida ’s Palm Beach international airport into a self-aggrandizing , gold-plated transportation hub, is running into turbulence, barely a week after the first plane’s wheels touched the runway. At first glance, the rebranding of the airport less than 5 miles from his opulent Mar-a-Lago resort appears to be complete. Its website bears the name and oversized logo of the President Donald J Trump international airport, and state transportation workers were quick to erect highway signs leaving drivers in no doubt where they were heading. Continue reading...
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Step by step, the U.S, and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month's interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled and shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled.
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Centcom says it hit Iran's coastal surveillance and air defense facilities a day after two U.S. troops were killed in an Iranian strike on Jordan.
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The manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami by US Marshals in relation to new rape and sex trafficking charges in England. According to the Associated Press, British authorities are seeking the brothers' extradition. The new charges facing Andrew Tate include seven counts of rape, three of sex trafficking, three counts […] Andrew and Tristan Tate talk to the media on March 23, 2025 in Romania. | Image: Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images The manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami by US Marshals in relation to new rape and sex trafficking charges in England. According to the Associated Press , British authorities are seeking the brothers' extradition. The new charges facing Andrew Tate include seven counts of rape, three of sex trafficking, three counts of assault, and "19 charges relating to sexual images of
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Investigators arrest 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with death of Rapp who was 26 US boxer Hannah Rapp, who in June fought for the World Boxing Council (WBC) women’s featherweight championship, was killed on Saturday while she bicycled in Texas after a motorist struck her with his car, according to authorities. Rapp was 26, and investigators arrested a 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with her death, the sheriff’s office of Brazos county, Texas, said in a statement. Continue reading...
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US military says service member was killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ as it launches more airstrikes at Iran The US military announced another death of a service member as it launched more airstrikes at Iran on Sunday in response to the killing of American troops , and Iran fired missiles toward Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel. The US military said the service member was killed in Iraq on Saturday during the “controlled detonation” of a downed Iranian drone. Continue reading...
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The US military reports another death a day after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan.
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The United States has launched more airstrikes at Iran, targeting the Revolutionary Guard in response to the killing of U.S. troops
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Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" tallied an estimated $124.5 million at the domestic box office, with IMAX screenings fueling a big haul.
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Vice President JD Vance announced on Sunday that second lady Usha Vance gave birth to the couple's fourth child, a son named Alec Neel Vance.
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New laws would give Vcat power to force social and AI platforms to identify anonymous users in move premier says will protect children Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Social media companies could be forced to identify anonymous accounts accused of online vilification, under new laws being proposed in Victoria. The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, announced a suite of social media reforms on Sunday, saying families needed new ways to protect their children online. Continue reading...
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In less than 24 hours, New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will host Spain and Argentina for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. It's the first match between the two countries in 60 years.
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Emergency crews spent more than 30 minutes pulling a man from a manhole in the Bell's Corner neighborhood.
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Taylor Farms is now expanding a recall of iceberg lettuce to 27 states.
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A police officer is hailed as a hero after jumping in to save a man trapped in a burning car.
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Children with mobility differences are finding a love for dancing at Scottish Rite Hospital's "Rite Moves" summer camp.
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The 11-minute spectacle included performances by Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, Burna Boy, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin
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Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.
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Water cascaded into subway stations and flooded streets, with people seen wading through water.
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The U.K.'s Andy Burnham enters 10 Downing Street on Monday with enthusiasm behind him, but major challenges ahead
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When this is all over, people will tell us to move on. But those who perpetrated this reign of terror must be held accountable One day, when Maga is out of power and the conditions of political possibility have changed, there are going to be people who tell you that the best thing for the country is to move on. There are going to be people who tell you that attempts to hold the purveyors of Trumpism accountable are petty, vindictive, engaging in a kind of petulant recrimination and score-settling. There are going to be people who tell you that there must not be investigations, that it would be a waste of time to have trials. There are going to be people who tell you that it is not wise to change the law to allow for prosecutions and lawsuits; that too great an emphasis on the past will only divide the country, and keep us from looking toward the future. This argument was made after Water
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There is growing opposition to the infrastructure surrounding data centers, too — particularly the transmission lines needed to power them, which often must cross land belonging to private citizens.
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The July 19 matchup will determine the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup champion, and includes the first-ever final halftime show featuring Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna and Shakira, among others.
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As ratings and ad revenue shrink, selling products inside of programming is becoming increasingly common. Product pitches on NBC's "Today," ABC's "Good Morning America" and "CBS Mornings" have grown in recent years.
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The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.
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⚽ World Cup final starts at 3pm EST, 8pm BST, 5am AEST ⚽ Player guide | Golden Boot | Follow on TikTok | Mail us Watching England against France – though, of course, defensive intensity was lower – it was still noticeable how dangerous Saka and Marcus Rashford were on the counter. Had Tuchel sent them on against Argentina soon after England scored, Lionel Scaolini’s men would’ve had to respect it and might well have feared it, forced, at the very least, to leave defenders back to mark them, while their own team would’ve had out-balls and a serious threat, meaning when they cleared their lines, it wouldn’t have simply been to face yet another attack. It find it strange that, given his team struggled for control and also to break down tight defences, Tuchel didn’t give Mainoo a single second on the pitch – and seemed to have decided as much by the Panama game, when he brought on Henderson
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New York-New Jersey Stadium was packed with celebrities on Sunday as A-listers from film, TV, music and more turned up to see Argentina vs. Spain.
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Spain last won the tournament in 2010.
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"The next crisis has already begun. It has two names: money and power," the head of the 46-nation Council of Europe wrote Sunday in an open letter to FIFA.
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NYC mayor says in Times interview that’s he’s in ‘active conversation’ with city’s law department about the matter New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he was reviewing whether his administration could arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if as expected the Israeli prime minister visits the city for the UN general assembly in September. Mamdani’s comments on Saturday’s episode of the New York Times’s the Interview podcast echoed ones he had made to the publication as he successfully ran for mayor last fall. Continue reading...
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The trip-hop star doesn’t believe in getting jiggy to songs and would choose Cyndi Lauper at karaoke. But which classic reminds him of his mum? The first song I fell in love with I was going out with this Jamaican girl when we were about 15, and would listen to Night Nurse by Gregory Isaacs all the time. We had a daughter together when we were 17 – she’s 35 now and works as a social worker in Bristol – so that song has always stayed with me. The song that makes me cry Astral Weeks by Van Morrison, because it reminds me of my mum and growing up in Bristol. He sings about his mum dressing him and showing him pictures, and my mum was exactly like that. In every childhood photo I’m in a shirt and tie and looking proper. Continue reading...
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Fox News is also named in the suit for airing O'Leary's comments.
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Kevin O’Leary is being sued for defamation by a group fighting data center construction in Utah after the “Shark Tank” star went on Fox News and claimed some of the individuals involved with the opposition have ties to China, according to The Hill. The suit, which was also against Fox News, was filed on Wednesday […]
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“The Odyssey” is off to an epic start at the box office. Universal’s action-adventure generated $264.1 million globally over the weekend, including $139.6 million internationally and $124.5 million domestically. It’s a towering debut for a movie that’s R-rated, nearly three hours in length and isn’t part of a major franchise. Of course, “The Odyssey” isn’t […]
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Christopher Nolan's star-packed mythological epic revitalized the summer box office with this year's biggest live-action debut and the acclaimed filmmaker's highest-grossing global launch.
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She was the young girl in that infamous photograph with Prince Andrew, and the best-known survivor of Jeffrey Epstein. As Virginia’s explosive posthumous memoir continues to reverberate, her brother Sky Roberts and his wife, Amanda, talk about her final tragic months A British prince was arrested at 8am and was stripped of his title; ambassadors, politicians and numerous other high-profile men lost their prestigious jobs; millions of files relating to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released and a US president remains under scrutiny. So much has happened since the death of Virginia Roberts Giuffre in April last year, and the posthumous publication of her memoir Nobody’s Girl six months later, detailing for the first time the full story of her abuse by Epstein and his associates. “This year has been extraordinary,” says Sky Roberts, Giuffre’s younger brother. “I just wish Virginia w
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They are out to steal your password to commit further fraud such as crypto scams or phishing attacks You have had an X account for years, since it was known as Twitter. When an email arrives about a new login from a location nowhere near where you live, alarm bells begin to ring. “We noticed a login to your account from a new device. Was this you?” the email asks. Continue reading...
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The soul-rockers achieved worldwide success before surprising everyone by deciding to quit while they were ahead. Now they’re back with a new album railing against the state of contemporary America In the autumn of 2024, Alabama Shakes showed no sign of ending their indefinite hiatus – and nobody was asking them to. Seven years had passed since the blues-soul-rock band, who exploded out of Athens, Alabama in 2009, had last shared a stage. Their transatlantic Top 10 2012 debut Boys & Girls announced them; the million-selling 2015 follow-up Sound & Color went to No 1 in the US and won them four Grammys. Their fanbase included Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant and Barack Obama. But by 2017 they were physically and creatively spent, and they stopped. Then, in December 2024, with almost no warning, they played their first show in more than seven years. “We had a friend in Tuscaloosa who