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'Anti-ICE' army veteran started fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials
Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was armed with two axes, a machete, three knives and fireworks, says the FBI.
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Technology
'He launched me in the air' - Grandfather recounts terrifying Yellowstone Park bison attack
The 65-year-old says the animal was not showing any aggression until it picked a target - "that target happened to be me."
Global
'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
Global
'It's frustrating' - Canadians react to new US tariffs
President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US products.
Technology
'Software error' led to almost 400 non-citizens voting in New Jersey, governor says
The department of motor vehicles wrongly registered 6,600 non-Americans to vote, despite their indicating they were not US citizens.
California
10 moments from Mosswood Meltdown's wild punk picnic with Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill
The 17th annual fest at Mosswood Park in Oakland was a punk picnic paradise featuring sets from Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill and Pavement.
Culture
11 Best Long-Lasting Perfumes You Can Smell All Day
No need to re-spritz—these fragrances boast major staying power. We included options from Parfums de Marly, Matiere Premiere, Frédéric Malle, and more.
Culture
11 Best Wrinkle Creams of 2026: Dermatologist-Recommended Products
Find the best wrinkle cream for your antiaging concerns that dermatologists & estheticians actually use. Shop brands like SkinCeuticals, RoC & Neutrogena.
California
13 bookstores, one weekend and a $325 grand prize: L.A.'s first book crawl is here
Participating locations stretch across the entire L.A. region, featuring institutions like Vroman's in Pasadena, the reopened Book Soup in West Hollywood and niche favorites like Culver City's The Ripped Bodice.
Technology
2 firefighters killed battling a blaze near Bordeaux airport, flights delayed
Two firefighters have died in a fire in southwest France
News
2 married couples from Honduras were among 5 adults who drowned in an Ohio river
Honduran authorities have confirmed that four of the five people who drowned in an Ohio river over the weekend are Honduran citizens
News
2 more convictions thrown out in 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan governor
An appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Culture
26 Designer Handbags That Will Stand the Test of Time
The best designer handbags should be wardrobe essentials. From Miu Miu’s Arcadie to Loewe’s Puzzle and Gucci’s Blondie, shop Vogue’s edit.
Technology
5 Standout Beauty Launches From Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas
From scalp SPF and red-light skin care to K-beauty-inspired first aid, these products highlighted some of the show's biggest beauty trends.
Global
6,600 noncitizens registered to vote by New Jersey motor vehicle system error, Gov. Sherill says
The Democratic governor, who took office this year, blamed a Motor Vehicle Commission system software error but said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
California
8 ways that Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' changes Homer's epic
A gorier Cyclops, a darker Circe, an entirely new ending: The writer-director felt free to reshape the 2,700-year-old epic poem for the Imax age.
Global
9 dead, 60 hurt in 9 different mass shootings across US
In a violent weekend across the country, at least nine mass shootings erupted, leaving eight people dead and at least 60 wounded, authorities said.
Technology
A Car John Bonham Probably Drove Into a Ditch Is Headed to Auction
The fully-rehabbed 1972 Jensen Interceptor III — which the Led Zeppelin drummer may have crashed in 1977 — will hit the block on July 25
Technology
A Deloitte-Run System Denied Medicaid Benefits for Michigan’s Disabled. Now Trump’s Law Piles On.
Complex computer systems that decide whether people, including the disabled, get Medicaid benefits have a history of errors. Now changes to comply with Trump’s signature tax and domestic policy law are inundating those systems.
Technology
A New Compact Instrument Enables High-Fidelity Measurements of Energetic Particles on CubeSats
A team of NASA-sponsored scientists and engineers has developed a novel approach to observing high-energy particles in the near-Earth space environment, incorporating miniaturized sensors into a compact, multi-view particle detection instrument unlike any before it. Built for NASA’s Relativistic Electron Atmospheric Loss (REAL) CubeSat mission, the innovative instrument (also called REAL) enables more complete measurements […]
Technology
A renewed push from the right against abortion pills
The latest on cyclospora, THC sodas at the grocery store, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Technology
A tech innovator and an old guard general are the focus of Ukraine's political crisis
One is a tech-savvy entrepreneur with no military experience who became Ukraine’s youngest defense minister six months ago, leading it to successes in defending against Russia’s 4-year-old invasion
Technology
AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.
Technology
AI stocks gather more strength, even as Brent oil's price nears $92
More gains for makers of computer chips and other AI winners are carrying Wall Street higher
Technology
Abbey Road Music Photography Awards to Honor Masayoshi Sukita With Lifetime Achievement Award
The recording studio's annual photography awards, established in 2022, will take place in London in September
Technology
Action Xtreme Expands Into U.K., Ireland Distribution With John Hannah-Starring ‘Bad Day at the Office’ (Exclusive)
Chee Keong Cheung's adrenaline-fueled caper, shot entirely from the first-person perspective using GoPro cameras, is set to open Edinburgh Film Festival's Midnight Madness strand.
Technology
Adam Driver Has Passed on So Many Marvel Roles That It’s Become a “Tradition,” Kevin Feige Says
While it's no superhero blockbuster, Driver previously led the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy, playing Kylo Ren.
Global
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should run for president | Bhaskar Sunkara
The congresswoman can run a serious national campaign on the left and pull a movement in behind it. She should get in early In the summer of 2018, almost no one thought Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could beat Joe Crowley. Crowley was a 10-term incumbent, the fourth-ranking Democrat in the House, a man some thought would one day be speaker. A 28-year-old former bartender and democratic socialist was the longest of long shots to succeed him. But ever since she did, the political establishment has been trying to decide whether to take her seriously. For a while it decided not to . The Missouri representative Emanuel Cleaver said the Democratic caucus did not need her “ sniping ”, while the then senator Claire McCaskill dismissed her as a “ bright and shiny new object ”. Ocasio-Cortez seemed to enjoy the response. Asked on 60 Minutes whether she wanted people to underestimate her, she said : “Ab
Technology
All eyes are on John Healey, the UK's new finance minister. Here’s what’s at stake
J.P. Morgan boss Jamie Dimon, who backed Healey's predecessor, has waded into the U.K.'s political debate.
Technology
Allstate’s $1.7M RICO Claims Fraud Suit Merits Trial, Not Arbitration: NJ High Court
New Jersey’s high court has ruled that Allstate Insurance has a right to a jury trial for its fraud and conspiracy claims brought against more than 30 medical providers under the state’s Insurance Fraud Prevention Act (IFPA) and the Anti-Racketeering …
Global
Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies
Iran has attacked a tanker in the strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon the ship, after the US launched a tenth consecutive night of strikes Middle East crisis live: follow latest updates Nearly 100 US service members have been injured over the last two weeks of escalating strikes on Iran, the Pentagon has said, as Tehran launched a wave of reprisals to the tenth consecutive night of attacks. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they had targeted US military sites including air defence systems and a radar installation in Bahrain and Kuwait, while a tanker in the strait of Hormuz reported being struck by an unknown projectile, forcing its crew to abandon the vessel and board a lifeboat. Continue reading...
Markets
Alphabet is pouring record cash into data centers, and earnings will show whether that’s paying off
Investors will be looking for more signs of AI monetization when Alphabet reports its earnings Wednesday.
Technology
America needs to stop getting shocked by Chinese AI
Last week, two Chinese AI companies unveiled models they say can credibly compete with the best systems from OpenAI and Anthropic. The response was swift and predictable. Markets wobbled, commentators declared Silicon Valley shooketh, and policymakers reached for the familiar language of arms races and wake-up calls. In one headline, The Associated Press said a […] People visit the booth of Kimi, an LLM developed by the Chinese startup Moonshot, during the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China, Monday, July 20, 2026. | Image: LONG WEI/ Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images Last week, two Chinese AI companies unveiled models they say can credibly compete with the best systems from OpenAI and Anthropic. The response was swift and predictable. Markets wobbled , commentators declared Silicon Valley shooketh, and policymakers reached for the familiar language of arms races a
Culture
An Unimpressed Rihanna Gives A$AP Rocky Two Seconds to Make His Subway Pitch on Skin Care
It appears that his pitch about the benefits of hyaluronic acid caught the singer's attention.
Technology
An experimental oral vaccine may prevent invasive bacterial diarrhea
Shigella causes about 450,000 U.S. infections each year. An experimental oral vaccine protected adults in a small human trial.
Technology
Andrea Zapata Joins VideoAmp as SVP, Agency Partnerships
Andrea Zapata, a veteran of the rapidly changing fields of audience research and measurement, has joined VideoAmp, one of a bevy of upstart measurement-technology firms hoping to make inroads with media companies that have typcially relied on Nielsen to count viewers and demonstrate advertising effectiveness. Zapata will lead VideoAmp’s outreach to media agencies and advertisers, […]
Global
Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say
Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.
Markets
Another Sign of the Times: Security First Reduces Average Dwelling/Fire Rates
Ormond Beach-based Security First Insurance, with almost 50,000 dwelling/fire policies in Florida, announced it has cut average rates and is offering new discounts for DP policyholders. The carrier said it has reduced rates by an average of 5.6% for its …
Technology
Anurag Kashyap, MIFFest Jury President, Searches for ‘a New Cinematic Language’
Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap, whose latest directorial feature “Bandar” marks his return behind the camera, is at this year’s Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) as jury president while also leading a masterclass titled “Unfiltered Realism.” But rather than having all the answers, the veteran filmmaker is hoping to discover something new. “As jury president, what […]
Technology
Ape cuddles could prevent conflicts
Humans could learn from chimpanzees and bonobos, who turn to group members for physical comfort during tense moments.
News
Appeals court rejects Biden bid to block release of ghostwriter interview recordings
A federal appeals court has rejected a request by Joe Biden to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter before he was elected president
Technology
Apple prepares a new way to buy iPhones. Plus, making sense of Google's new AI models
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Technology
Are NewJeans Really Back?
A series of four videos posted to the K-pop group’s YouTube channel signal “the summer of NewJeans”
Culture
As Dubstep’s Popularity Surges, Bass-Focused Rampage Recordings Relaunches Via Strategic Partnership With Monstercat
The Belgian bass label is coming back under the Monstercat umbrella with funds from Create Music Group's recent $50 million investment in Monstercat.
Technology
As the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected
Investors and economists are deliberating what the latest exchange in hostilities will mean for the broader economy.
Global
At least 27 dead and 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana
An investigation into the tragedy has been launched, the island's prime minister says, adding he hopes more will be found alive.
Technology
At the Art + Tech Summit, Christie’s Pins Its Future on AI Billionaires Who Aren’t Buying Art… Yet
"We are in a historic moment in wealth creation,” said CNBC wealth reporter Robert Frank at the keynote presentation of the 2026 edition of the Christie’s Art + Tech Summit last week.
Technology
BBC Introducing stage axed from Reading Festival
The stage has hosted up-and-coming artists including Ed Sheeran at the Berkshire festival since 2008.
Technology
Back-to-school Spending Starts Strong as Consumers Stay Motivated and Deal-oriented, NRF Says
But rising consumer credit card debt, reduced savings and persistent inflation could impact spending later in the year.
California
Ben Affleck's AI company is sold for more than $500 million
Netflix purchased Ben Affleck's AI company in March. A new security filing revealed the streamer giant paid $587 million in cash for the actor's film tech company.
Technology
Bets against SpaceX grow to 32% of float as Elon Musk warns short sellers won't survive
About 206 million SpaceX shares are now sold short, representing roughly 32% of the company's publicly tradable float, according to S3.
Technology
Betting On the Future of Physical AI, Zalando Invests In Sereact
Sereact said this brings its Series B funding to $116 million.
Culture
Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown For July 25th, 2026 | Billboard Latin
Netón Vega, Peso Pluma and Tito Double P hold strong in the top 10 of the Hot Latin Songs, but can anyone take No. 1 from Bad Bunny? Narrator: Here’s the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 for the week dated July 25th. Netón Vega holds at No. 10. “Todo Lo Fue” parks at nine. As […]
Technology
Biotech Hair Growth Brand Re:You Launches
Launching with three products, Re:You targets hair thinning and vitality using AI-driven Novogro technology.
Culture
Board short summer: why everyone suddenly wants to look like a surfer
Surfboards, knee-length shorts, wetsuits, flip-flops: all have been seen on the catwalks this year. But what do actual surfers think of the trend? We went to Newquay to find out Summer is here, and with it the annual scramble to decide what kind of season we’re supposed to be having. What will it be? On offer in 2026 are “ freaky sandal summer ”, which requires you to wear weird shoes, and “ euromaxxing” , which is presumably about making the most of the easyJet sale without considering the environmental impact. Maybe “ poet girl summer ” is for you, whereby you listen to Gracie Abrams while wearing a silk camisole. Or simply “ no mascara summer ”, which I won’t spell out but sounds quite appealing. The most plausible contender is “board short summer”, a phrase coined by Marie Claire , which broadly involves dressing like you surf even if you’ve never set foot on a board. Continue readin
Technology
Boeing and Airbus prepare for next narrow-body battle – but airlines aren’t pushing for new jets yet
Boeing and Airbus are preparing their next narrow-body jets, but airlines and investors remain focused on production, deliveries and current aircraft.
Markets
Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge
A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.
Technology
Boy who inspired organ donation law in NI gets new heart after 8-year wait
Dáithí's family posted on social media on Tuesday to say that he was "at the beginning of his recovery".
Technology
Brad Paisley Didn’t Mind the Slow-Drip ‘Cat-and-Mouse Game’ Over Details of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding: ‘It Meant a Lot to Be There’
The singer has a long history with Swift and he said the lavish affair was "one of the least pretentious weddings" he's ever seen.
Technology
Brad Paisley Recalls ‘Cat-and-Mouse’ Details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
The country star and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley were invited to the ceremony at Madison Square Garden
Global
Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.
Technology
Broadway Box Office: ‘Proof’ Plays Final Performance, ‘Cats’ Sees Grosses Jump
'Cats' saw a $60,000 increase in grosses after announcing its August closing.
Technology
Brunello: The Gracious Visionary review – fawning portrait of the king of cashmere
Giuseppe Tornatore traces Italian fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli’s life from poor farming family to billion-dollar empire in a sentimental vanity project Brunello Cucinelli is the Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur who built a billion-dollar empire. He’s known as the “king of cashmere”, which would have been a good title for this two-hour-long film, commissioned by Cucinelli about himself, directed by Oscar winning film-maker Giuseppe Tornatore. Instead, “The Gracious Visionary” gives an inkling as to the kind of film we’re dealing with – a vanity project with a capital “V”, capital “A”, “N” and all the other letters. Not that you would begrudge Cucinelli a film about his extraordinary life. He was born into a poor hard-working farming family, shown here in scenes reconstructed with sugary sentimentalism as a simple time of innocent pleasures. Cucinelli as a boy is played as
Culture
Budjerah Announces Australian Tour Ahead of Debut Album ‘Gentleman’
The two-time ARIA Award winner will release his debut album on Friday before hitting the road in October.
Markets
Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Arson That Destroyed The Old Pink
In the early morning hours of June 17, 2024, the Buffalo Fire Department (BFD) responded to the scene of a fire at 223 Allen Street, a restaurant/bar known as The Old Pink. The building was engulfed in flames and was …
Global
Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them
The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.
Global
Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.
Global
Burnham to set out cost of living support as his Cabinet meets for first time
Tuesday will see the prime minister announce his first raft of policies and chair his first cabinet meeting.
Global
Bus bursts into flames after crash in southern Vietnam, killing 7
Seven people were killed and five injured after an overnight passenger bus burst into flames following a crash in southern Vietnam early Monday, authorities said
Technology
Bystander severely wounded outside White House says Secret Service failed him
An active-duty soldier who was hit by a stray bullet outside the White House plans to sue the Secret Service over the severe injuries he suffered
Culture
CFGNY Celebrated Its 10th Anniversary With a Conceptual Fashion Show
Established in 2016 and led by artists Daniel Chew, Ten Izu, and Tin Nguyen, CFGNY (short for Concept Foreign Garments New York) challenges stereotyped narratives around identity.
California
Cal State president at center of $12M discrimination suit is up for transition job
The California State University system agreed to pay $12 million settling a lawsuit in which two female employees at Cal State San Bernardino said they were harassed and discriminated against based on their gender by the university president and a former dean. The Cal State Board of Trustees will discuss the outgoing president’s transition plan at its meeting Wednesday.
California
California wouldn't be the right place to launch California Pizza Kitchen today, co-founder says
California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield says California has become too difficult to do business in, and if he were to open the chain today, he'd choose Florida.
California
California's Anduril and Archer Aviation join forces to build muscular attack drones
The defense company Anduril and air taxi startup Archer Aviation unveiled an autonomous attack aircraft on Monday.
Technology
Can airport really go carbon neutral amid plans to expand flights?
Campaigners say people just need to fly less amid unbearable heat and wildfires.
Technology
Canada's Carney under pressure to fight back against Trump tariffs
The Canadian leader must weigh whether to make more concessions or take a tough stance as difficult trade talks drag on.
Global
Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
Technology
Carole Radziwill Confronted About Jeffrey Epstein Connection in ‘RHONY’ Season 16 Trailer: ‘You Think I’m Part of an International Sex-Trafficking Ring?’
In the first trailer for “The Real Housewives of New York City” Season 16, Carole Radziwill is confronted about her name appearing in the Epstein files. During the preview, which teases Radziwill’s return to the show after last appearing on Season 10 — as Variety exclusively reported — Radziwill is questioned about her former association with […]
Markets
Catalog Multiples Expected to Hold Flat, More Latin & Country Deals in 2026: Duetti & Billboard’s Music Finance Index
The study tracks sell-side expectations for the catalog investment market, including deal multiples, volume and growth trends among genres.
Global
Cause of Ann Widdecombe's death not yet established, inquest hears
The 78-year-old was found with "visible injuries" at her home in Devon on 9 July.
Technology
Celeste Rivas Hernandez Was ‘Unrecognizable,’ Cop Who Saw Remains Testifies at D4vd Hearing
Prosecutors began to lay out the evidence against the 21-year-old singer, who's accused of murdering and dismembering the 14-year-old girl
California
Chabria: Newsom pushes California to crack down on sex trafficking — fast
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling major state agencies to come up with a plan within 60 days to work together to curb trafficking and help survivors.
Technology
Charli XCX Keeps the ‘Camera’ Rolling on Vincent Cassel in New Video
The great French actor endures a brutal day on set in the latest visual for Charli’s Music, Fashion, Film
Technology
Chelsea Wolfe Reveals New Album The Dark, Lines Up 2026 Tour
The LP’s lead single, “Cold,” is out now
Global
Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers for British record transfer fee of £117m
Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?
Technology
Cher Must Pay $1 Million Legal Tab Over Royalties Battle With Sonny Bono’s Widow
Despite her victory in a legal feud over royalties with Mary Bono last year, Cher must pay the eye-watering legal fees she racked up
Culture
Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog review – time-travel fun for plucky hybrid critters
A half-chicken half-hare, a skunk and a tortoise go in search of a 3,000-year-old groundhog in this wholesome animation with a surprisingly complex plot Although this animated feature doesn’t have a title as utterly awesome as its predecessor, Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness , it’s still a perfectly adequate 90-ish minutes of creamy pastel-coloured picaresque entertainment. It feels like it’s skewed in the direction of younger viewers given the simple character designs, general wholesomeness and easy-on-the-jokes tone, but the plot is surprisingly complicated. The lead character is named Chickenhare because of course he is half-chicken half-hare, although in practice he looks more like a hare than a chicken other than a tuft of feathers on the crown of his head. He is best friends with a skunk named Meg, equipped with the awesome power of stink and who is very butch-coded with he
Markets
China has been buying the gold dip, and these analysts say a comeback is brewing
For the last few years, China’s buying patterns have been an excellent investment signal on gold
Technology
Chloe Fineman Opens Up About Decision to Leave ‘SNL’: “I’m Really Proud of Everything, But It’s Hard”
The comedian has already booked her next project in David E. Kelley's series ‘Myron Bolitar,' and co-stars in the new pickleball comedy 'The Dink.'
Technology
Chloe Fineman Says ‘SNL’ Boss Lorne Michaels Was at World Cup Match When She Called to Say She Was Leaving the Show
“Saturday Night Live” boss Lorne Michaels was a bit tied up when Chloe Fineman called to say she was leaving the show. “In classic form, he was watching England vs. Argentina,” Fineman told Variety at Monday night’s premiere of Apple TV’s “The Dink” in Los Angeles. “He was like, ‘I’ll call you back. I’m a […]
Global
Chris Mason: Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy
Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.
Technology
Clipping Comes to the Movies: How Micro-Influencer Agency SGG Media Helps the Ground Game for Hollywood Marketing
Marketing in Hollywood is often seen through a lens of huge budgets, splashy red carpets and soaring advertisements. But any marketer in show business will tell you that, when it comes to selling a film or series, ground game is just as important. That premise is crucial to the business model of SGG Media, an upstart agency which represents an army of […]
Technology
Coilable Stacked Solar Sails for Very High delta-V Missions
Artur Davoyan University of California, Los Angeles The goal of the proposed program is to enable the next generation of solar sails featuring very high characteristic acceleration–potentially up to 2 mm/s²–and large effective areas exceeding 10,000 m², to support future ultra–high delta-V missions. These advanced solar sails would significantly transform space exploration and utilization, making […]
Technology
Cosmoprof North America Signals Beauty’s Next Growth Drivers, From Smarter SPF to Fragrance and K-Beauty
Retailers, manufacturers and market experts break down the trends shaping beauty’s next phase of growth.
Global
Could the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely
Explosion in ticketing and hospitality revenue goes along with a Fifa desire to recoup lost TV income in future deals As is often the case, it has been left to Donald Trump to say the quiet bit out loud. “We have to do this again and we have to do it while I’m around, you hear that Gianni?” the US president told Fox News in an interview broadcast in the buildup to the World Cup final. An American bid for the 2038 World Cup has been the talk of the hotel lobbies populated by administrators from around the world over the past month, who have watched this country’s seemingly limitless appetite for major events and willingness to pay whatever it takes to attend them. Continue reading...
Science
Cyclosporiasis Cases in Michigan Climb Above 6,000, State Health Officials Say
Michigan health officials reported 6,148 cases linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis on Monday, an increase of 1,146 cases since their last update on Friday. The outbreak in Michigan has resulted in 102 hospitalizations, according to the latest update from …
Culture
D4vd Murder Hearing Begins With Grisly Photos of Dismembered Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge is hearing evidence to determine whether there's sufficient basis to charge the "Romantic Homicide" singer with first-degree murder.
Technology
Dagmar Zuniga to Tour This Fall
Including opening dates for Cate Le Bon and Black Country, New Road
Technology
Deep-sea snails ride surface currents to reach distant hydrothermal vents
The finding shows how life spreads between isolated deep-sea vents — and how closely those ecosystems are tied to the sunlit ocean.
Technology
Deezer Says Daily Delivery of Fully AI Music Reaches More Than 50% for the First Time
The service is now removing AI tracks it suspects have been used in streaming fraud — as well as those that haven't been streamed for at least six months.
Technology
Demand Aggregation Could Be the Key to Scaling Circular Denim
Denim Deal and World Collective discuss their shared goals to scale sustainable innovation.
Global
Democrats could take initial vote on 2028 presidential primary calendar this week
Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the decision wouldn't be final until the full Democratic National Committee agrees.
Culture
Descendant of Nazi opponent tries to remove far-right party's wreath at Hitler plot memorial event
A descendant of an executed opponent of the Nazis tried to remove a wreath from the far-right Alternative for Germany party at an event in Berlin marking the 82nd anniversary of the failed attempt to kill Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler
Technology
Disney and Kraft Heinz Ink-Wide Ranging Brand Deal Across Media and Experiences
The "strategic alliance" between the two companies will span movies, TV, streaming, theme parks and cruises, connecting the brands of the food and beverage giant and entertainment company.
California
Disney and Kraft Heinz ink multiyear partnership
Walt Disney Co. and Kraft Heinz have announced a partnership that would include new items at Disney theme parks and cruise ships, as well as marketing campaigns.
Technology
Dixon Dern, Influential Entertainment Lawyer, Dies at 97
Dixon Q. Dern, a longtime Hollywood attorney who helped shape modern entertainment law through many innovative business deals, died July 19. He was 97. Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dern earned undergraduate and law degrees from Stanford University. He came to Los Angeles as television was becoming a major force in the 1950s, representing major […]
Markets
Do I use $300,000 of my $1.2 million retirement savings so my daughter can attend her dream college?
“Our daughter is a highly ranked competitive softball pitcher with a 3.94 GPA.”
Global
Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says
Turmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy products Donald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods in response to the country retaliating against previous US tariffs, the White House announced Monday, declaring Canada has unfairly discriminated against American cars, alcohol and dairy products. The tariffs will hit a wide range of products, the White House said, including wine, hockey sticks and cement. They also include goods previously protected from import taxes under the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement. Continue reading...
Technology
Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police
Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.
Culture
EU Officially Suspends €2 M. Grant to Venice Biennale Over Russia’s Inclusion After Review
The Russian Pavilion's inclusion has been a point of contention since before the Biennale opened in May.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Jung Saem-mool’s Beauty Brand to Debut at Sephora U.S., Marking International Expansion Milestone
The K-beauty pioneer is to bring cushion foundations to Sephora U.S., with plans for global growth across Asia, Canada, Europe and Dubai.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: LuisaViaRoma Kicks Off New Phase With Fresh Investors
A pool of Italian investors with industrial backgrounds led by veteran fashion executive Paolo Corinaldesi has leased the retailer’s operations and is to finalize an acquisition later this year.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Stella McCartney Teams With Bugaboo for Multiyear Stroller Collaboration
By committing to recycled and bio-based materials, the tie-up signals a broader Bugaboo growth strategy anchored around fashion-driven design, conscious innovation, and durability.
Technology
Ed Harris Felt ‘Misled’ by ‘Dutton Ranch’ About ‘Inconsequential’ Role: ‘Get Me the F— Out of Here’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Ed Harris does not sound satisfied with his role on “Dutton Ranch.” At the Monday night premiere of Apple TV’s “The Dink,” Harris told Variety that he felt “misled” about the importance of his role in the “Yellowstone” spinoff, and that halfway through filming Season 1, he was telling his team to “get me the […]
California
Ed Harris says he wanted to quit 'Dutton Ranch,' felt 'underused and inconsequential'
Ed Harris opened up on the red carpet about his experience on Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' spinoff 'Dutton Ranch,' saying he felt 'underused and inconsequential' in the series' first season.
California
El Gobernador Newsom reafirma el compromiso de California con los nuevas e importantes inversiones para los veteranos
El Gobernador Newsom reafirma el compromiso de California con los nuevas e importantes inversiones para los veteranos
Technology
Election voting advice from AI chatbots ‘inaccurate and unreliable’
Research during Hungary election shows AI recommended parties not running and gave highly volatile answers to identical prompts AI chatbots provide inaccurate, inconsistent and unreliable guidance to voters asking which party they should back, a study suggests, often recommending the wrong party, not mentioning the right one, or listing parties not even running. “The results raise serious concerns about the reliability of general-purpose AI systems in electoral contexts,” the study , published by the civil liberties group Liberties and based on research during this year’s Hungarian parliamentary elections, concluded. Continue reading...
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Elisabetta Franchi Resort 2027
Elisabetta Franchi Resort 2027
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Entangled and Woven review – exquisitely spun textiles that cross borders, culture and time
The Whitworth, Manchester Manchester’s past as a centre of textile production forms the starting point of this seamless showcase of skills How many hands did it take to make this show? That is to say, how many artisans, craftspeople, weavers and artists’ hands did these pieces pass through? For this is a textile exhibition that doesn’t just celebrate a short list of singular artists, but rather the many highly skilled craftspeople and communities repeating the stitches and specialities of their ancestors. Take Entangled Memories, Interwoven Stories by Péro for example: it was made by 50 artisans and took 18,000 hours to complete. And that’s one piece, in an exhibition that spans three galleries. These many hands and hours make Entangled and Woven an exquisitely beautiful exhibition. Every slip of fabric is layered with delicate detail and texture. Fabrics are airy and ethereal one moment
Technology
FAST Provider Wedotv Launches in India With Samsung TV Plus (EXCLUSIVE)
FAST channel provider wedotv has struck its first distribution deal in India, bringing four channels to Samsung TV Plus and reaching millions of Samsung Smart TV users across the country. The agreement adds wedotv Big Stories, wedotv Cars, wedotv Movies and wedotv Sports to the platform. wedotv Big Stories is produced in partnership with Big […]
Technology
FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Director on Making First-Ever Concert: “Challenging Beyond Challenging”
Hamish Hamilton speaks with The Hollywood Reporter about the star-studded 11-minute concert, production restrictions and facing pressure from skeptical fans who questioned the show in the first place.
Markets
Florida Businessman Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
A Florida man pleaded guilty yesterday to evading taxes on millions in income that he earned from business ventures that sold internet access to American servicemembers and contractors stationed abroad.
Technology
Former Arch Execs Grandisson, Gansberg Named Vantage Chair, CEO; Best’s Comments
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc., the new parent company of Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., announced that Marc Grandisson has been named executive chairman of Vantage, effective immediately. At the same time, David Gansberg was appointed as CEO designate – a role …
Global
French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
French lawmakers have adopted a bill banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to approve a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content o...
Markets
From Attention to Intention: Inside the Vogue Business x Pinterest Cannes Brunch
Less URL, more IRL. Brands are changing their strategies to account for more time spent offline.
Technology
GM announces new gas-powered Cadillac vehicles amid EV pullback
GM CEO Mary Barra said Tuesday the next-generation Cadillacs will include new versions of the CT5 sedan, XT5 midsize SUV and discontinued three-row XT6 SUV.
Technology
GM beats on earnings, raises guidance amid 'resilient' consumer, pricing
GM raised several key earnings forecasts after beating Wall Street's second-quarter expectations as its North American operations continue to drive results.
Markets
GM’s stock bounces back as revenue grows for the first time in over a year
GM’s stock rises after a beat-and-raise earnings report, as revenue grows to snap a four-quarter streak of declines.
Technology
Genesco Shareholders Re-elect All Nine Board Directors After Proxy Fight
All three proxy advisory firms — ISS, Glass Lewis and Egan-Jones — had supported Genesco Inc. in its battle with activist shareholder Bradley Radoff.
Technology
German railway to ban consuming alcohol at all its stations, with some exemptions
Germany’s national railway operator says it is banning alcohol consumption at all stations on the network in an effort to improve security and cleanliness for employees and passengers
Culture
Godzilla vs Kong actor Kaylee Hottle dies aged 18
The deaf actor, who played a major role in Godzilla vs Kong and its 2024 sequel, was killed in a car crash in Maryland Kaylee Hottle, who played a major role in Godzilla vs Kong and the sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has died at the age of 18. Her death was confirmed by her father, Joshua, in a video shared on Facebook. The stream was in American Sign Language (ASL) as the Hottle family is all deaf. “I am taking a flight that I never would like to take,” is the name of the video. Continue reading...
Technology
Godzilla vs Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18
She portrayed a young deaf orphan named Jia in the 2021 blockbuster and its 2024 sequel.
Technology
Goldman Sachs creates private markets platform as rich investors seek the next SpaceX and Stripe
Goldman Sachs is launching a new alternative investments platform aimed at giving wealthy clients and family offices direct stakes in private companies.
Culture
Goodbye, ’90s Minimalism—Color Is So Back
Just take it from the menswear runways: Funky tones are not just accenting colors; their full-body interactions are the basis for the entire look.
Science
Google wants to release 32 million sterile mosquitoes. Our Australian tests offer a valuable lesson | Nigel Beebe for the Conversation
Google’s ‘Debug’ project in California and Florida aims to reduce mosquito numbers by releasing millions of sterilised males In the United States, Google’s (now Alphabet) Debug initiative has asked the federal government for permission to release up to 32 million sterilised male mosquitoes in California and Florida. Male mosquitoes don’t bite or carry disease . The hope is these millions of male mosquitoes will mate with disease-carrying females, the eggs won’t hatch and mosquito numbers will fall. Continue reading...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.20.26
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Governor Newsom doubles down on California’s commitment to veterans with major new investments
Governor Newsom doubles down on California’s commitment to veterans with major new investments
California
Graffiti towers set to be cleared for cleanup and sale
Work cleaning the Oceanwide Plaza skyscrapers — known informally as Graffiti Towers — will begin immediately, according to the $517-million sale agreement tentatively approved by a federal judge.
Global
Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
Technology
Greg Freeman Readies New Album and Tour
“Indu” leads the Vermont singer’s John Congelton-produced All Set the Bone
Global
Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard as survivor describes a chaotic sinking
Guyana's prime minister says a ferry that capsized over the weekend had as many as 179 people aboard, far more than listed on its manifest
California
HHS withholds $867 million in Medicaid payments to California as part of 'crackdown on fraud'
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy jr. said Tuesday that his agency will withhold $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California over concerns about fraud.
Technology
Halliday’s latest smart glasses feature a much-improved display
I first slipped on Halliday's original smart glasses at CES 2025. I was not a fan. The glasses had a tiny, movable display window embedded into the frame that was incredibly finicky to see, and my 30-minute demo left me with achy eyeballs. It was an interesting concept with terrible execution, especially compared to the […] I was not a fan of the original Halliday glasses. The Gen 2 are better. | Image: Halliday I first slipped on Halliday's original smart glasses at CES 2025. I was not a fan. The glasses had a tiny, movable display window embedded into the frame that was incredibly finicky to see, and my 30-minute demo left me with achy eyeballs. It was an interesting concept with terrible execution, especially compared to the several other smart glasses on the show floor . So I was skeptical when a few weeks ago, Halliday reached out to say its second attempt at smart glasses was
Technology
Harry Styles Cancels Brazil Show Over ‘Health Issue’
The star was scheduled to perform four nights in the city, and Live Nation Brazil said Friday’s show in São Paulo will proceed as normal
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Headaches for Silicon Valley as China chips away at the US’s lead in the AI race
Google’s AI struggles scream trouble as new Chinese models (again) throw US tech dominance into question Hello, I’m Blake Montgomery, writing to you after a double-header feature of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and the World Cup final. What a great Sunday. Today in tech, we’re discussing how China is chipping away at the US’s lead in the AI race and how Silicon Valley’s workers are taking action to protect their jobs from AI. New York becomes first state to impose one-year pause on new AI datacenters Trump rails against New York’s statewide datacenter moratorium Albanese’s AI blueprint sparks calls for datacentre moratorium until new regulations in place ‘Adversarial clothing’: are garments designed to confuse facial recognition systems about to go mainstream? IBM loses quarter of its value as tech giant’s shares plunge and profits falter ‘What’s the point?’ Teenagers give their verdi
Science
Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital after working in DRC
UK resident was evacuated from Democratic Republic of the Congo where there is an outbreak of the disease A humanitarian worker is being monitored at a specialist hospital in London after potential exposure to the Ebola virus. The UK resident was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where the worker had been treating patients with the disease, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. Continue reading...
Science
Healthy diet too expensive for one in three people globally, UN report finds
Global hunger declined for the third year in a row in 2025 but experts call for action to bring down costs of fruit, vegetables and dairy as report shows 2.69bn people can’t afford to eat well One in three people cannot afford to eat a healthy diet, a new report has found, prompting calls for urgent action on food affordability. There are 2.69 billion people unable to afford a diverse diet that meets their energy and nutrient needs, and it will take “immense” amounts of work to achieve the global target of zero hunger by 2030, the annual report from five UN agencies warned. Continue reading...
Global
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B so far and Pentagon needs $67B to restock arms
President Trump's top military advisors were on Capitol Hill to make the case for the war in Iran, and additional money to fund the Pentagon. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine argued for an additional $67 billion, what Hegseth called an urgent and necessary injection of funds. Nick Schifrin reports. Correction: A graphic in this piece mistitled Sen. Mike Rounds. We regret the error.
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Hegseth tells Senate war on Iran has so far cost $37.5bn at hearing to request more funds
Defense secretary has asked Senate appropriations committee for nearly $88bn more to continue effort The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth told the Senate on Tuesday that the US-Israel war on Iran had cost $37.5bn so far, as he faced lawmakers furious over the conflict’s soaring price tag and the deaths last week of three American service members. During an appearance before the Senate appropriations committee, Hegseth, whose opening remarks were repeatedly interrupted by protesters, provided an updated account of the war’s cost – up from previous estimates – and defended the Trump administration’s roughly $88bn supplemental funding request, calling it “urgent, necessary”. Continue reading...
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Hiltzik: Trump's transgender-based attack on the CHIPS Act is his most unhinged yet
Trump's fabricated accusation about a transgender provision in the CHIPS Act raises questions about his industrial policies
Culture
Hong Kong Palace Museum Partners With Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan
The institutions will collaborate on exhibitions, research, and professional development.
Technology
How AI may drive union-resistant tech workers to the bargaining table
Tech workers are increasingly unionizing, trading Silicon Valley’s myth of exceptionalism for collective bargaining to contest the corporate deployment of artificial intelligence For decades, the technology industry was a fortress that labor unions couldn’t breach. Tech workers already had cushy compensation packages, dream benefits like unlimited vacation and free lunch, and a flat corporate hierarchy that made engineers feel as powerful as their bosses, all of whom dressed down in sneakers and hoodies. So why unionize? Now, that fortress is cracking from the inside. Unions have become increasingly popular for tech employees. After months of mass layoffs tied to artificial intelligence and mounting anxieties about how it’s being deployed, some tech workers say they’ve been saddled with higher workloads while facing the threat of job loss caused by the very products they’re building. Wor
Technology
How Adam Lambert Outlasted ‘American Idol’
Seventeen years after his breakout on the TV competition, the singer reflects on fronting Queen, returning to the stage and his new album 'Adam.'
Technology
How Brands Can Create Meaning in the Age of AI
As AI commoditizes image-making, successful brands understand that meaning has to be earned and has become luxury’s scarcest asset.
Culture
How I (Finally) Stopped Grinding My Teeth
Vogue editor Margaux Anbouba went on an Odysseus-level journey to stop clenching her jaw.
Technology
How a former Blue Peter presenter stunned America's Got Talent judges
Joel M made the judges' personal items disappear on the latest series of America's Got Talent.
Markets
How to Pay for Alliance Risk & Insurance Designation Courses: Employer Support, Subscriptions, and Scholarships
Pursuing a professional designation is an exciting step, one that signals a commitment to continuing education and a desire to grow in the insurance industry. Designations are noticed by your peers, leadership, and clients, and indicate that you are going …
Culture
How to Style the Polka-Dot Dress for Summer, Inspired by Celebrities
Celebrities are bringing back the polka-dot dress for summer. Here are seven modern ways, inspired by their looks, to style it out yourself.
Technology
Hungarian prosecutors raid Orbán party's data center in embezzlement probe
Prosecutors in Hungary have raided offices housing data servers used by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party
Global
Hunter Biden for president? Stranger things have happened | Arwa Mahdawi
Once Republicans’ favourite punchline, Joe Biden’s son is now building an online following by trolling JD Vance, taunting Trump and embracing the absurdity of US politics What sort of longshot candidate do we reckon is going to run for US president in 2028? The Rock ? Kim Kardashian? Kermit the Frog? US politics has become so debased that being rich, famous and a natural-born citizen (sorry, Zohran Mamdani) now seem to be the only qualifications required for a job in the White House. Which is why you shouldn’t entirely write off murmurings that Hunter Biden might be interested in following in his daddy’s presidential footsteps. When asked by a Fox News reporter about Hunter’s 2028 odds last month, Donald Trump suggested Joe Biden’s prodigal son might “do well”. If other “basket case[s]” in the Democratic party could do well, Trump added , then Hunter probably had a shot. Various analysts
Technology
Hunter Biden, Nick Fuentes Face-Off In Channel 5 Interview Trailer (Exclusive)
As well as a first look at the combustible odd-couple having their contentious debate, Andrew Callaghan unveils a new documentary platform, C5.NOW.
Technology
I will definitely claim Social Security early. Why do so few people talk about the elephant in the room?
“The strongest argument for claiming benefits earlier goes beyond the traditional break-even analyses.”
Global
India tunnel disaster at a Himalayan hydropower project leaves 10 dead and 17 missing
A suspected gas explosion has caused a tunnel collapse at a hydropower project in India's Sikkim state, near the Chinese border, leaving at least 10 people dead and 17 missing
Global
India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown
Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded. Police said 118 of their men were also injured.
Technology
Indie LGBTQ Dramedy ‘Actual Nobodies’ Acquired by Scatena & Rosner Films, Sets Early 2027 Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Scatena & Rosner Films has acquired distribution rights for North America, Australia and New Zealand for the LGBTQ indie dramedy “Actual Nobodies,” written and directed by Alex Wyse. S&R picked the film up at this year’s Cannes Market. Germany’s Media Luna New Films has secured rights for all remaining territories. A U.S. release is planned […]
Technology
Inflation fears are back in the spotlight as the Middle East conflict keeps oil prices elevated, analysts say
Inflation fears are back in focus amid worries over escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East conflict which has kept oil prices elevated
Culture
Inside Gabbriette’s Final Wedding Dress Fitting With Matières Fecales in Paris
Gabbriette’s wedding dress was never going to be entirely traditional—here, in a final fitting video with Vogue, she shares the backstory to her three dazzling Matières Fecales looks.
Technology
Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts
There's a symbiotic - and sometimes frustrating - relationship between social media sites and the creators that depend on them. Platforms need influencers' and creators' content to keep consumers on their apps; the creators, in turn, need to be able to reach those audiences to justify creating their content in the first place. Creators want […] There's a symbiotic - and sometimes frustrating - relationship between social media sites and the creators that depend on them. Platforms need influencers' and creators' content to keep consumers on their apps; the creators, in turn, need to be able to reach those audiences to justify creating their content in the first place. Creators want a seamless way to make and disseminate their content while being able to make money; audiences want a bottomless feed of entertaining things to look at. And platforms need to keep both parties relatively
Technology
Insurance Woes Amid US-Iran War Stall Airlines’ Return to Dubai
Challenges in securing insurance as hostilities between the US and Iran escalate are slowing the return of some foreign airlines to Dubai, the chief executive of the entity that owns and manages its airports said. International carriers’ operations to Dubai …
Technology
Intel's foundry lands first named customer under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, as Fortinet signs on for security chips
Fortinet is the first announced corporate customer for Intel's foundry under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took over the chipmaker in March 2025.
Technology
Interworld Slingshot Resource Surveys
Pablo Sobron SanchezSETI Institute This proposal explores a new class of reconnaissance spacecraft that map minerals from orbit using Raman spectroscopy during high-speed flybys–without landing, sample return, or extended dwell. If feasible, this concept would enable NASA to evaluate ice and ilmenite at the Moon, ore content at asteroids, and volatile-bearing minerals at Mars’ moons–all […]
Culture
Is Italy’s Famed Ancient ‘Warrior of Capestrano’ a Mussolini-Backed Fake?
Recently approved scientific tests may verify the authenticity of the southern Italian icon found on postage stamps and the Abruzzo coat of arms, but there's a catch.
Technology
Is there an exodus underway at Epic?
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: executive departures at Epic Systems, new CEO takes over at Nabla, and more health tech news.
Global
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.
Technology
Jacob Elordi Dishes on Nate’s Demise on ‘Euphoria’ and Breaking Both His Heels: “It’s Like ‘Fight Club'”
The 29-year-old also opened up on his brutal scenes and getting pummeled for weeks straight on the Sam Levinson-created drama: “I think Sam brought me back to torture me."
Technology
Jamie Dimon says markets underestimate risks and he wouldn't buy stocks or Treasurys at current prices
Comments from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon contrast with investors' recent willingness to look past wars, tariffs and other shocks.
Culture
Jane Birkin’s Favourite ’60s Dress Will Be Everywhere This Summer
The so-called Jane Birkin dress is the ultimate one-and-done summer piece. Here, Vogue edits the best styles to shop now.
Technology
Janesville, once a symbol of the Great Recession, becomes AI data center battleground
Artificial intelligence is fueling stock market highs, economic growth and a construction boom across the country. But it is also igniting fierce local debates about the benefits, the costs and whether the data centers that power AI should be built at all. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at how one of those battles is playing out in the Midwest.
California
John Kirby, beloved celebrity acting coach and Bruce Kirby's son, dies of ALS
John Kirby, a veteran acting coach whose clients included Jeff Bridges, Jim Caviezel, Cameron Diaz and Hilary Duff, died Wednesday after a three-year battle with ALS. He was 75.
Technology
John Legend Inks Two-Year Deal to Join Bang & Olufsen as Global Brand Ambassador
The EGOT winner praised Bang & Olufsen as one of his favorite audio brands: “As a longtime owner of their products, I've always been drawn to the way they combine beautiful sound with timeless design.”
Technology
Jon Stewart Says the World Cup Final Was the ‘Reverse Super Bowl’: ‘The Players Spoke Spanish and the Halftime Show Was in English’
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart gave his post-game thoughts about Sunday’s World Cup final match, which saw Spain win out over Argentina 1-0. “Of course, the World Cup ended yesterday, finito, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 on the pitch, in the footy,” Stewart said at the top of the show. […]
Technology
Judge approves a $1.5B Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train the Claude chatbot
A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement involving AI company Anthropic
Global
Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case
The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.
Science
Justice Department Announces $400 Million Settlement to Provide for Healthcare Costs of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
The Justice Department announced its authorization of the settlement of a lawsuit brought by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) for contract support costs owed under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA). ANTHC was formed in the 1990s to provide health services throughout the state of Alaska. Among other things, ANTHC operates the non-primary care functions of the Alaska Native Medical Center, which is one of the largest tribally run hospitals in our Nation.
Culture
Justice Department Announces Monitoring of Polling Sites in Three Arizona Counties
Today, the Department of Justice is monitoring polling sites in three Arizona counties for the state’s primary election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.
Culture
Justice Department Releases $25M in Law Enforcement Grants and Resources
The Justice Department announced that the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has just released $25 million in new grant Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) to support law enforcement. Today’s NOFOs are in addition to the nearly $700 million in NOFOs the COPS Office released last month in June.
Culture
Justice Department Secures Agreement with South Carolina to Protect the Rights of Military and Overseas Voters in South Carolina Special Primary Election and Runoff
The Justice Department today announced an agreement between the Department and the State of South Carolina through the South Carolina State Election Commission and its Executive Director to help ensure that military service members, their family members, and U.S. citizens living overseas have an opportunity to participate fully in the upcoming special federal primary election and a runoff primary election, if necessary.
Culture
Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown Lead New Australian Country Festival LONGHAUL
The inaugural festival will stop in three Australian cities across one weekend.
Culture
Karol G 2026: Here’s Where to Get Last-Minute Tickets to the Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour Online
Starting on July 24, the Colombian singer/songwriter hits the road with tour dates across the United States.
California
Kaylee Hottle, 'Godzilla vs. Kong' actor, dies in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, who portrayed Jia in 'Godzilla vs. Kong' and 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,' has died in a car crash. She was 18.
Culture
Keisukeyoshida Tokyo Spring 2027
Keisukeyoshida Tokyo Spring 2027
Culture
Key Glock Is Having Fun & He Doesn’t Care Who Knows: ‘People Don’t See This Side of Me’
Glizzock released his Project X album in June.
Markets
LA Dodgers Owner’s Insurers Being Probed by Prosecutors
The billionaire Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter’s sprawling investment empire is facing scrutiny from U.S. prosecutors, who have been investigating potential financial improprieties at two of his insurance companies and at Guggenheim Partners LLC, according to people with knowledge …
Technology
LA prosecutors present gruesome evidence in murder case against singer D4vd
Prosecutors seeking to try musician, born David Anthony Burke, for murder over death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez Prosecutors began to lay out gruesome evidence on Tuesday as a hearing began to prove there is probable cause for singer D4vd to stand trial for the murder and sexual abuse of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a minor whose severed body parts were discovered in his car. Prosecutors have accused the musician, born David Anthony Burke, of stabbing Hernandez to death at his Los Angeles residence last April to silence her from divulging the sexual nature of their relationship as his career was on the rise , according to court documents. The state says the sexual abuse began in November 2023, when Burke was 18 and Hernandez was 13. Continue reading...
Technology
LVMH Unveils VIP Chef-and-Champagne Experience at Belgian Grand Prix
Moët & Chandon tapped Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno for the exclusive dinner on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
California
La Casa Blanca admite usar palabras clave para cancelar importantes subvenciones de investigación californianas
La administración Trump canceló subvenciones de investigación por valor de 2,000 millones de dólares destinadas a profesores de la Universidad de California. Su equipo legal afirma tener pruebas de que dichas cancelaciones fueron inconstitucionales.
Global
Lawyer in sensitive Vatican abuse case issues scathing critique of church's secretive legal system
The lawyer for five women who say they were sexually, psychologically and spiritually abused by a once-famous Jesuit priest has penned a scathing denunciation of the Vatican’s secretive legal system
Science
Leadership Vacuum: Agencies in New York and Beyond Pass the Buck on Opioid Cash Oversight
The opioid settlements are a multibillion-dollar windfall with only loose spending suggestions rather than strict requirements. Some people directly affected by the crisis want stronger guardrails. But New York state’s experience highlights the challenge in finding a fiscal watchdog.
Global
Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.
Technology
Lego Unveils ‘The X-Files’ 1,478-Piece Set Featuring Mulder and Scully Minifigures (EXCLUSIVE)
The brick is out there. Lego has partnered with Gillian Anderson to reveal its new “The X-Files” set, which features 1,478 pieces and eight minifigures (including Mulder and Scully). “The X-Files” set is part of the company’s fan-favorite Lego Ideas line, in which users submit ideas for products — which are then considered for production […]
Technology
Levi’s and Sky High Farm Goods Introduce New Denim Silhouettes
The line is anchored by hardworking denim staples in three washes and co-branded trims.
Global
Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.
Technology
Lisa Nandy Stays in Post as U.K. Culture Secretary, Kanishka Narayan Appointed First AI Minister
Despite new Prime Minister Andy Burnham undergoing an extensive cabinet reshuffle, incumbent culture minister Lisa Nandy is set to remain in post. Nandy, who has been a member of Parliament since 2010 as representative for the constituency of Wigan, was appointed secretary of state for culture, media and sport by previous Prime Minister Keir Starmer […]
Global
London-based civil servants offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.
Culture
Long-Lost Artworks by Chilean Muralist Julio Escámez Are Slowly Being Uncovered and Restored
The 1970s murals were long thought to have been destroyed by Augusto Pinochet’s military regime
Culture
Lymphatic Walking Is the Easiest Workout Possible
It's hard to find a workout that is both easy and beneficial. But everyone seems to have found the happy medium. Here, experts break down all the benefits of lymphatic walking.
Science
M 5.5 - 4 km SSW of Chupaca, Peru
PAGER - YELLOW ShakeMap - VII DYFI? - VII Time 2026-07-19 02:24:35 UTC 2026-07-19 02:24:35 UTC at epicenter Location 12.104°S 75.303°W Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)
Technology
Magda Butrym to Unveil Mercer Street Flagship Ahead of New York Debut
The Polish fashion brand is already mapping a U.S. retail network that could stretch from New York's SoHo to Miami, Los Angeles, and key Texas cities.
Technology
Man of his word: Pope Leo speeches declared human-authored by Australian AI detection tool
Maps of Hope has been certified by Proudly Human, a company led by former chief scientist, Dr Alan Finkel Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A collection of speeches and writings by Pope Leo XIV has been certified as human-authored less than two months after Leo declared artificial intelligence the greatest threat to humanity. Proudly Human, the Australian company spearheaded by Australia’s former chief scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, undertook a review of a collection of writings and speeches by the pope, in collaboration with the publisher, the Australian Catholic University and cardinals in the Vatican. Continue reading...
Global
Man stabs tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man has stabbed and wounded two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece’s top tourist attraction
Culture
Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part
A man who was thrown into the air by a bison in Yellowstone National Park says the animal didn't seem aggressive until it picked him as a target
Technology
Mapping Alien Continents: Achieving Optical VLBI for Exoplanet Imaging
Paul StankusBrookhaven Science Associates The scientific goal of the proposed work will be reconstructing the image, ie resolving surface features, of an Earth-like exoplanet around a nearby star as seen in visible light. The innovation is in two stages. First, the design of a new kind of nulling interferometer — “dynamic hierarchical nulling” — combining inputs […]
Culture
Marc Anthony & Nadia Ferreira Welcome Baby No. 2: ‘We Are on Cloud Nine’
The newborn is the Puerto Rican singer's eighth child.
Technology
Marco Balich on Bringing the World Cup Ceremonies to Life, and Live Fashion Entertainment to the U.S.
WWD sat down with the chief executive officer of Balich Wonder Studio to discuss his dream of working with Ralph Lauren and if he’ll be returning to the soccer pitch in 2030.
Technology
Markets/Coverages: WBN Launches Duty of Care Offering for Mobile Workforces; Rokstone Gains Capacity for Autotransporter Solution
Independent insurance broking and employee benefits network Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) launched Duty of Care Zone, a dedicated resource designed to help multinational organizations build coordinated, gap-free strategies to ensure globally mobile workforces are supported and compliant. The launch comes …
Markets
Marsh Reports 6% Revenue Increase in Q2, as Reinsurance Unit Sees 2% Decline
Insurance broker Marsh reported consolidated revenue of $7.4 billion during the second quarter, an increase of 6% over Q2 2025, or 5% on an underlying (organic) basis. Q2 operating income increased 4% to $1.9 billion, while net income attributable to …
Technology
Matt Damon Reveals Why He Had Female Stunt Double for ‘Odyssey’ Scene: “Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen”
The actor plays Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's epic action fantasy film.
Culture
Mattel Celebrates 25 Years of ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ With New Collectible Dolls
The collectible dolls capture the magic of the first film with Harry, Ron and Hermione wearing their signature Hogwarts uniforms.
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Meet 'Gillian': The untold story of 'Phantom of the Opera's' 2,000-pound chandelier
After almost 40 years of performances, the 2,000-pound chandelier at the heart of the action in the famed Gothic melodrama "Phantom of the Opera" is a character unto itself. If beads could talk, this would be its story.
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Meta’s smartglasses mean any child can be covertly filmed. In the age of AI, how do we tackle that risk?
The company argues that it’s for individuals to ensure they don’t ‘actively exploit’ this technology. That won’t keep children safe It took me a while to realise what the man sitting next to me on the train was doing. He was flicking through pictures of a little girl on his phone; zooming in on some, cropping the images. Hardly unusual, of course, except that on closer inspection the pictures were very clearly of the toddler sitting opposite us, playing with her parents. On a crowded train of people mostly staring obliviously at our own phones, a stranger had been covertly photographing that little girl over and over again. And if it hadn’t been for that very visible phone screen giving him away, he wouldn’t have been caught. That encounter was a while ago but my memory was jogged last week listening to a clip of Meta’s VP of wearables, Alex Himel, talk fondly to the BBC about using his
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Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say
The Mexican man who was struck and killed by a tractor trailer while running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida had been vacationing in the U.S. on a tourist visa
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Mike Preston, ‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior’ and ‘Hot Pursuit’ Actor, Dies at 93
Mike Preston, known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” and Detective Bob Delaney in the Australian series “Homicide,” died June 8 in Florida. He was 93. Preston’s death was confirmed to Variety by his wife, Josie Preston. Preston, who was born Jack Davis, was an early U.K. chart-topping singer […]
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Milky Way flipped in collision with dwarf galaxy 10bn years ago, astronomers say
Durham University researchers find cataclysmic direct hit with Gaia Sausage sent Milky Way into its current position Astronomers have found evidence that the Milky Way was flipped on its side following a direct hit from a wayward galaxy long before the solar system was born. The cataclysmic collision took place about 10bn years ago when the Milky Way was struck head-on by an incoming dwarf galaxy known – for purely astronomical reasons – as the Gaia Sausage. Continue reading...
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Moldova's parliament elects investor Vasile Tofan as prime minister to push EU membership bid
Moldova's pro-Western parliament has elected investor Vasile Tofan as prime minister
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Myke Towers, Eladio Carrión, Greeicy & More Set for 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Lineup
Lin-Manuel Miranda will be honored with the 2026 Corazón Latino Award.
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NASA Langley Celebrates Community through Music with ‘Symphony Under the Stars’ Event
NASA Langley’s “Stars, Stripes, and Supernovas – Symphony Under the Stars” event brought employees, families, and community members together for an evening filled with music, connection, and celebration.   Organizers planned the event, which took place July 16, to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.  The evening featured a dynamic mix of performances from an orchestra […]
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NASA to Host Media Briefing on Roman Telescope, Launching Next Month
Media are invited to join NASA for a virtual news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, July 29, to preview the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission, scheduled to launch from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday, Aug. 30. NASA will stream this event live through a variety of platforms. Learn where […]
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NFL Expands Australia Push With Live Nation-Backed Melbourne Kickoff Festival
The Kickoff Festival will also host the official watch party for the 2026 NFL season opener.
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NHL to produce and distribute local games for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild and Blues
The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are one of four teams that will have its games produced and distributed by the NHL for the upcoming season
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NIAC 2026 Selections
Phase I Saptarshi BandyopadhyayDimming the Sun (DimSun) Using Controllable Dust Cloud to Reduce Solar InsolationNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA 91109-80012026 Phase I David BugbyCombinatory Architecture offering Neomobility, on-Venus Adaptability, and Survivability (CANVAS)NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA 91109-80012026 Phase I Anish DamodaranPS21: Transforming Submillimeter Space Interferometry with Photonic TechnologiesUniversity of Central FloridaOrlando, FL  32826-29332026 Phase I […]
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Nearly every Kindle is steeply discounted at Best Buy
If you’ve been thinking about picking up a Kindle before school starts, or for your next vacation, now’s a good time to do it. As part of its Black Friday in July sale, Best Buy has brought the Kindle Paperwhite back down to its all-time low of $124.99 ($35 off). It’s the Kindle we recommend […] The Kindle Paperwhite, our favorite Kindle, is down to $124.99. | Image: The Verge If you’ve been thinking about picking up a Kindle before school starts, or for your next vacation, now’s a good time to do it. As part of its Black Friday in July sale, Best Buy has brought the Kindle Paperwhite back down to its all-time low of $124.99 ($35 off) . It’s the Kindle we recommend for most people because it has a bunch of features. It’s waterproof and features a sharp 300ppi, 7-inch display, it offers an adjustable warm light for reading at night, and it h
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Nebius stock surges as Nvidia discloses 9.3% stake in neocloud
Nvidia said it would invest $2 billion into Nebius in March.
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Neill Blomkamp’s new zombie AI ‘film’ is just slop warmed over
On Monday, District 9 and Gran Turismo director Neill Blomkamp unveiled his latest project: a 13-minute sci-fi short titled Nightborne that's loosely based on Peter Watts' 2014 novel Echopraxia. The short comes from Blomkamp's new AI startup / production company, Barley Studios, and features characters whose voices and faces are modeled after human actors. But […] On Monday, District 9 and Gran Turismo director Neill Blomkamp unveiled his latest project: a 13-minute sci-fi short titled Nightborne that's loosely based on Peter Watts' 2014 novel Echopraxia . The short comes from Blomkamp's new AI startup / production company, Barley Studios, and features characters whose voices and faces are modeled after human actors. But every single one of Nightborne 's shots was made with ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 text-to-video generator . In an X post about the short , Blomkamp described it as a
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New York Sculptor Bet $100,000 on a Charlie Kirk Statue, Now No One Wants to Buy It
“Why am I making the statue?” he told the Guardian. “The same reason why Michelangelo did the Pietà, or Michelangelo did the David, or Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa.
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News Wrap: Gulf Coast prepares for Tropical Storm Bertha
In our news wrap Tuesday, millions along the Gulf Coast are bracing for impacts from Tropical Storm Bertha, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy fired the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces in the latest shake-up of his top military ranks and New Jersey's governor said more than 6,000 noncitizens were registered to vote in the state in 2023 and 2024 and fewer than 400 of those cast a ballot.
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Nine to axe 30 jobs at the Age and SMH due to ‘extreme’ AI disruption
Staff told positions will be cut via voluntary and targeted redundancies as part of ‘evolution’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s biggest media company, Nine Entertainment , has blamed the “extreme state of disruption” from AI for its decision to cut another 30 newsroom jobs at the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age. On Tuesday, the managing director of publishing, Tory Maguire, told staff the company was looking to cut “around 30” positions, made up of voluntary and targeted redundancies. Maguire said the exercise was not simply a matter of cutting costs, but was an “evolution” to adapt to structural change. Continue reading...
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Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable
Nintendo does a lot of weird things, but Splatoon might just be one of the strangest - or at least the boldest. The series started as an attempt to muscle into the ultra-competitive online shooter space, but in a way that feels a world away from the violence and bombast of Call of Duty or […] Nintendo does a lot of weird things , but Splatoon might just be one of the strangest - or at least the boldest. The series started as an attempt to muscle into the ultra-competitive online shooter space, but in a way that feels a world away from the violence and bombast of Call of Duty or Battlefield . Splatoon is essentially candy-coated paintball starring a race of skate punk squid creatures , and across three entries Nintendo has just about perfected the formula. The series introduced the idea of competitive shooters to whole new audiences, and now it's expanding: Splatoon Raiders takes it
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Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says
Industry says government’s failure to address cooling demands means AI growth plans are ‘fatally flawed’ The UK will not have enough water for future datacentres, the water industry has said in stark criticism of the government’s AI growth plans. Datacentres rely on large amounts of water to manage the heat generated by densely packed servers. Cooling towers, chillers and humidification systems make direct use of this water, with large volumes also consumed indirectly through high electrical power needs. Continue reading...
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Notorious Fugitive Arrested in Connection with $547 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
A foreign national was arrested yesterday on criminal charges related to his orchestration of a scheme to defraud Medicare over half a billion dollars for unnecessary genetic testing.
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over ads as GLP-1 market hits ‘inflection point’
The Danish company Novo says U.S.-based Lilly isn’t including the most up-to-date clinical information about its drugs.
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, alleging misleading GLP-1 advertising
Novo asked the court to permanently stop Lilly from running the "deceptive" ads and require the drugmaker to issue corrective advertising.
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Official ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Light Sticks Release Ahead of Global Tour — Here’s Where to Shop
Great for concerts and sing-along viewings of the film alike, the light sticks feature five LED colors and more than eight lighting sequences.
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Offset Gets 50 Hours of Community Service for ‘Regretful’ Assault of Weed Dispensary Guard
The Migos rapper must also complete an anger management program, refrain from possessing firearms, and stay 100 yards away from the MedMen dispensary
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Ohio Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for Creating and Distributing Videos Depicting Monkey Torture and Mutilation
An Ohio man was sentenced to prison today in connection with his involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
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OpenAI appoints two new members to board of directors
OpenAI appointed longtime financial executives David Vélez and Robin Vince to its nonprofit and for-profit boards.
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OpenAI says it accidentally hacked Hugging Face with a new AI system
OpenAI says its AI models mistakenly breached open-source AI platform Hugging Face during internal testing. In a blog post on Tuesday, OpenAI writes that GPT-5.6 Sol and "an even more capable pre-release model" discovered vulnerabilities within their sandboxed testing environment, allowing them to gain access to the internet and target Hugging Face. On July 16th, […] OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. | Bloomberg via Getty Images OpenAI says its AI models mistakenly breached open-source AI platform Hugging Face during internal testing. In a blog post on Tuesday , OpenAI writes that GPT-5.6 Sol and "an even more capable pre-release model" discovered vulnerabilities within their sandboxed testing environment, allowing them to gain access to the internet and target Hugging Face. On July 16th, Hugging Face disclosed a security incident that it says was driven by "an autonomous AI agent system." Hu
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Opinion: How a controversial rule could hurt the NIH’s ability to manage risk
The proposed rule could “weaken the NIH’s benign influence over research risks,” writes Doni Bloomfield.
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Opinion: Pete Hegseth, ‘The Odyssey,’ and the testosterone myth
The poet didn’t say “sing to me, Muse, of a man with optimized endocrine panels," writes urologist Elizabeth Dray.
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Opinion: Science and the public are learning the wrong lessons from Covid
“Post-pandemic polarization threatens to lock our memories into attractive, untrue conclusions that will leave us unprotected next time,” write Marc Lipsitch and Sara Cody.
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Oscilloscope Laboratories Acquires Ann Oren’s ‘Objet a’ Ahead of Locarno World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired the North American rights to “Objet a,” ahead of its world premiere in the international competition at the 2026 Locarno Film Festival. The film is written and directed by Ann Oren and co-written by Geoffroy Grison. The acquisition marks the second collaboration between Oscilloscope and Oren, following the U.S. release of […]
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Overlapping Disasters Challenge States Amid Trump Cuts
Across the US last week, different disasters — from Canadian wildfire smoke darkening the skies in the Midwest and Northeast to extreme heat along the East Coast to catastrophic flooding in Texas — disrupted daily life and put people’s health …
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Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising
Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.
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Parts of the UK move closer to drought
Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.
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Patti Smith, Carlos Santana Capture John Coltrane’s Singularities in Book Excerpt
Coltrane: The Definitive Visual Celebration of the Legend, out in September, also contains essays by Phil Lesh and Wayne Coyne
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Paul McCartney Shocks Fans With Surprise Cameo on Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour in Liverpool
Macca was spotted by guests on the unofficial tour while stuck in traffic.
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Peak Design’s modular Field Bracket has a finder tag built-in
I am a very clumsy man. So clumsy, that I have AirTags hanging off practically every camera I own. Have I left my camera in an Uber? Yes. Have I left it on an airplane? Also yes. For me, finder tags are essential for my cameras. The problem is, strapping a finder tag to a […] I am a very clumsy man. So clumsy, that I have AirTags hanging off practically every camera I own. Have I left my camera in an Uber? Yes. Have I left it on an airplane? Also yes. For me, finder tags are essential for my cameras. The problem is, strapping a finder tag to a camera is always cumbersome. I currently have them hanging off my camera straps like a phone charm circa 2001. They're ugly, and very much get in the way when I'm trying to focus on shooting. But Peak Design thinks it has a solution in its new Field Bracket system, which it launched today on Kickstarter, starting at $150 for early birds . The
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Pentagon seeks billions from Congress as concerns grow over prolonged Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the war with Iran is now expected to cost Americans $37.5 billion, up from a $29-billion estimate in early May.
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People Moves: Liberty Mutual Re Names Spurgeon as Global Head of Cyber Reinsurance; Tokio Marine HCC Promotes Dagdelen as Head of Cyber – International
This edition of International People Moves details cyber appointments at Liberty Mutual Reinsurance and Tokio Marine. A summary of these new hires follows here. Liberty Mutual Re Names Spurgeon as Global Head of Cyber Reinsurance Liberty Mutual Reinsurance Group (LM …
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People Moves: MacLean Named VP, Head of Surety at Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth Insurance promoted Keith MacLean to vice president, head of surety. MacLean has over 20 years of industry experience and most recently served as vice president, commercial surety field operations. In his new role, MacLean will be responsible for setting …
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People Moves: Mutual of Enumclaw Appoints Roddy as CFO; Vouch Expands Its Leadership Team
Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Holding Company Appoints Roddy as CFO Mutual of Enumclaw (MOE), headquartered in Enumclaw, Washington, appointed Scott Roddy as chief financial officer (CFO) of the Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Holding Company. Roddy brings more than 20 years …
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People: Georgia’s Walker Named President of National Benefits and Insurance Group
Mychal Walker, owner of an insurance agency in Duluth, Georgia, has been named president of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. He succeeds Susan Rider. Walker is president of The Walker Agency, a retirement planning firm, and is …
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Peter Lassally, Producer for Johnny Carson and David Letterman, Dies at 93
The "Host Whisperer" started out with Arthur Godfrey, spent 23 years with 'The Tonight Show' and engineered Dave's move to CBS.
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Phillip Lim to Return to Fashion, Launching PlayLoveWin for Spring ’27
While Lim is being mum about the big reveal until next month, WWD learned the designer is staging a comeback.
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Pixar and National Geographic hit in latest round of Disney layoffs
Pixar and National Geographic were affected in the latest round of layoffs at Disney, where several hundred staffers were cut on Tuesday.
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Plas Johnson, jazz artist and 'Pink Panther' saxophonist, dies at 94
"My solos always seemed to bring the record up another notch," Johnson said in one interview. He played with Frank Sinatra and Marvin Gaye.
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Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, allowing players there to compete for the same massive jackpots as U.S. players
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Prada Taps Barry Jenkins to Direct Campaign Starring Ambassadors in “Domestic Intimacy”
Hunter Schafer, Troye Sivan, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Chen Haoyu are captured on video and in photographs as they navigate scenes of domestic intimacy and normalcy for the luxury fashion house.
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Precision Astrometry Using Optically Independent Spacecraft for Graviational Wave Detection
Paul StankusBrookhaven Science Associates  The scientific goal is to enable a new method for observing gravitational waves at low frequencies, based on the astrometric GW signature — gravitational waves passing by the Earth will cause a (very small) coordinated apparent motion of all sky objects. Our innovation is to deploy a new approach to precision […]
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Play City Parks Foundation Benefit Honoring Joe Killian & Alex Blavatnik
Fittingly for Killian, the event will take place at the main SummerStage venue in Central Park.
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Presidente de Cal State, en el centro de una demanda por discriminación de 12 millones de dólares, opta a un puesto de transición
El sistema de la Universidad Estatal de California acordó pagar 12 millones de dólares para resolver una demanda en la que dos empleadas de Cal State San Bernardino alegaron haber sido acosadas y discriminadas por razón de género por el rector y un exdecano. La Junta Directiva de Cal State analizará el plan de transición del rector saliente en su reunión del miércoles.
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Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites
A two-armed space robot is on its way to give extra life to out-of-gas satellites thousands of miles up
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Pro stock pickers cannot beat simple math — war in the Middle East is proving it
Active stock pickers almost always lose against the broad market. They can’t beat simple math.
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Progressive lands both jersey patch spots for Cleveland’s new WNBA team
Cleveland’s WNBA team doesn’t play its first game until May 2028
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Prosecutors in Hungary raid offices of Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party and seize databases – Europe live
The opposition party, led by former prime minister, says officers took ‘entire communications system and databases’ Meanwhile, the Kremlin said it had “no hope” for better ties with the UK, a day after Britain’s new prime minister Andy Burnham took office , with Moscow criticising his support for Ukraine, AFP reported. “ No.. we have no such hopes ,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, asked by AFP if relations could improve. “One of his [Burnham’s] first actions was to issue statements expressing support for Ukraine and, consequently, his intention to do everything possible to continue the war,” the spokesman added. Continue reading...
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Psychological Horror Feature ‘Ancestral Beasts’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Fantasia World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
“Ancestral Beasts,” in which a young Métis woman, Elyse, is stalked by a grotesque creature after returning to her ancestral home to focus on her mental health, prowled Cannes’ Marché du Film in 2025 as a Proof of Concept project at Fantasia’s Frontières Platform and became the first acquisition for Cercamon’s new genre sales label […]
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RFK Jr pauses $1bn Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota
Trump’s health secretary says AI used to identify potential fraud in Democratic-run states The Trump administration has paused more than $1bn in Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota, citing “suspected fraud and noncompliance” – withholding of funding that follows a $243m pause in Medicaid payments to Minnesota earlier this year. “If those states want that money, they need to provide documentation that these payments are legitimate,” said Robert F Kennedy Jr, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), said at a press conference on Tuesday. Continue reading...
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RFK Jr. says cyclospora outbreak is 'under control'
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday said that the ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis is "under control" despite criticism.
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Raffaella Braun and Annie Ortmeier Make Triple Tigers A Groundbreaker For Country Executives
In this week's Country Update lead story, Braun was recently named co-president of the country label alongside Ortmeier after Kevin Herring announced he was stepping down.
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Join Rolling Stone Rock Tour
Alt-rock crew will bring their excellent live show to New York’s Terminal 5 on Sept. 24
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Record fish kill reported in Sint Maarten as crews struggle to remove carcasses
Thousands of dead fish have blanketed a canal in Sint Maarten
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Red Sea War Insurance Costs Rise After Houthi Blockade, Sources Say
The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea rose on Monday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating risks for merchant shipping, insurance industry sources said. The move by the …
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Reformation Spoofs The Big Short’s Bathtub Scene to Seduce Investors
In a video for prospective investors for its upcoming IPO, targeting a $1 billion valuation, Reformation riffs on Margot Robbie’s bathtub scene — with lots of talk about “sexy math”, data, and AI.
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Rising Professional Boxer Killed in Texas Bicycle Incident
A rising professional boxer who was riding her bicycle along a rural Texas road died after officials say a motorist drove by her, stopped and then reversed into her. Hannah Rapp, 26, was riding with another person Saturday morning when …
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Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds
New estimates show road deaths are declining in the U.S. and globally
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Robotically Assembled Electromagnetic Metamaterials for Long-Range Space Situational Awareness
David SmithDuke University  The increasing population of spacefaring vehicles and satellites motivates increasingly powerful technologies for space situational awareness (SSA). While the US space surveillance network (SSN) is able to monitor objects down to about four inches in size using, for example, the latest upgrade to the space fence, the associated requirements limit implementation to ground-based […]
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Rosie Assoulin Teams With Target for Exclusive Summer Collection Spanning Fashion and Home
The accessible collection of apparel, accessories and home goods launches July 25 and items are priced under $50.
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Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief's future
Protesters are demanding Oleksandr Syrskyi be removed and former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated by Friday.
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Royal Pop Frenzy Help Lift Swatch Group’s H1 Sales But Net Profit Still Shrinks
Net sales grew 8.5 percent at constant exchange rates, with the group defending its choice to maintain jobs, despite costs, as it expects effervescent growth across price segments for the second half of 2026.
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Ryan Reynolds Says There Will ‘Eventually’ Be Another ‘Deadpool’ Movie: ‘There’s a Few Really Deep Cuts That I Think Are Missing’
Deadpool’s story isn’t over yet. During a panel at Fanatics Fest over the weekend, Ryan Reynolds confirmed that there will “eventually” be another movie starring the Marvel antihero — but it may revolve around “deep cuts” from the character’s comics. “There’s a few really deep cuts that I think are missing from the movies. I […]
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Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.
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STAT+: Advocates say federal funding is being cut from groups fighting HIV
The administration is shifting some funding to states, but community groups are set to lose out.
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STAT+: Anthropic deepens work with rare disease drugs
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over GLP-1s, Medicare pricing plans, and more biotech news from The Readout
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STAT+: Broad Institute, partners unveil new initiative to develop gene therapies for rare diseases
The Broad Institute, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Maine’s Jackson Laboratory announced a collaboration to develop rare disease gene therapies.
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STAT+: Makers of rare disease drugs seek exemption from Trump’s price-cut pilots
A coalition of biotech firms is lobbying to exclude orphan drugs from new federal pilot programs aimed at lowering Medicare drug costs.
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STAT+: Nabla’s new CEO on plan to gain market share in a competitive AI scribe environment
Ambient scribe developer Nabla said Brian Manning will be the Paris-based company's new CEO as it looks to grow in a highly competitive market.
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STAT+: Rare disease drugmakers try to avoid Trump price cuts
Plus, GOP voters want a crackdown on health care fraud, and how PBMs are skirting state laws.
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Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.
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Sam Neill fans send sales of his Two Paddocks wine soaring in tribute to late actor
Thousands of dollars’ worth of donations also flood in to charity that Neill joined in protest against a controversial mine near his vineyard ‘He made wine and he shared it. What more do you want?’: Sam Neill remembered by his co-stars New Zealand stores have been selling out of Sam Neill’s wine label, and the causes he held dear have had an influx of support, as fans find ways to pay tribute to the adored late actor. The 78-year-old New Zealander died on 13 July of pneumonia , just three months after Neill revealed he was finally cancer-free since being diagnosed with stage three angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, in 2022. Continue reading...
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Samsung can’t afford to play it safe with Apple’s first foldable looming
Tomorrow's foldable-centric Galaxy Unpacked event looks like it will be Samsung's biggest in years. The company is expected to launch new versions of its Fold and Flip phones while also introducing a brand new Fold form factor that's shorter and wider. It would be the second upheaval to Samsung's foldable lineup in less than 12 […] Samsung’s latest foldable is expected to be shorter and wider than last year’s Z Fold 7. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Tomorrow's foldable-centric Galaxy Unpacked event looks like it will be Samsung's biggest in years. The company is expected to launch new versions of its Fold and Flip phones while also introducing a brand new Fold form factor that's shorter and wider. It would be the second upheaval to Samsung's foldable lineup in less than 12 months, after last year's Galaxy Z TriFold . For years, there was the little Flip and the big Fold, and
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Saxophonist Plas Johnson, known for solo on The Pink Panther Theme, dies aged 94
Jazz saxophonist – who recorded with artists Frank Sinatra, BB King and more – died in Los Angeles, reports say The US jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, best known for his solo riff on the timeless classic The Pink Panther Theme, has died at the age of 94, according to reports. The native of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, died on 15 July, according to a report from the Los Angeles jazz radio station KKJZ. Continue reading...
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government
It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.
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Senators grilled Hegseth on Iran. Here are 3 big moments from the hearing
Hegseth said at the top of the hearing that the supplemental funding was an "urgent, necessary injection of resources" for the department's needs. He didn't directly mention the Iran war in his opening statement.
Science
Severely Ill Prisoners Granted Early Release Are Left Stuck Behind Bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
Technology
Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Keeps Its No. 1 Momentum Across Billboard Charts
The FIFA World Cup 2026 song lands atop the overall Latin Airplay chart.
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Shakira Brings Out Tyla, Ed Sheeran & Burna Boy at Her First Show Post FIFA World Cup in New York City
The Colombian superstar kept the party going Monday night (July 20) at the Barclays Center.
Technology
Shanghai science forum photos show China's AI, robotics advances in rivalry with US
China's leading technology companies showcased hundreds of cutting-edge products at the World AI Conference in Shanghai — from advanced robotics to artificial intelligence systems. The nation's annual flagship AI event, which was held from July 17 to 20, took place against the backdrop of a heated U.S.-China tech rivalry. More than 1,100 companies participated. Chinese companies have developed more than 400 humanoid robot products, more than half the world’s total, state media said. Open-source AI models from China are increasingly challenging leading American ones as they are more widely adopted globally. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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Ships shun Strait of Hormuz as renewed fighting strains key oil corridor
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slumped since U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade took effect last week.
Technology
Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).
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SiriusXM Signs Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova’s ‘The Bald and the Beautiful’ Podcast (Exclusive)
The company will exclusively distribute the show hosted by the 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' alums through the SiriusXM podcast network.
Technology
Social Darwinists to tech bros: tracing the long fight against equality in US
Historian Kim Phillips-Fein’s book Country of Lords looks back at the many men who have tried to fight against egalitarianism, from John Adams to Peter Thiel The historian Kim Phillips-Fein’s new book is published amid celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence and its truth “self-evident, that all men are created equal”. Country of Lords, however, is a history of Neo-Aristocrats, Social Darwinists, Tech Utopians, and the Long Fight Against Equality in America. Concise and hard-hitting, the book arrives at a time of glaring social and economic inequality , Phillips-Fein seeing Elon Musk “ emerging as a trillionaire very much on people’s minds, with a deep level of discomfort, both fear and anger about what this portends”. Continue reading...
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Sony Music Entertainment files new lawsuit against AI startup Udio
Sony Music Entertainment on Monday filed a new lawsuit against AI startup Udio, alleging the company infringed on the copyrights of more than 30,000 recordings.
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Sony Pictures Mulls Deal for Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome, With Alamo Drafthouse Possibly Operating
Sony Pictures is in early talks to lease and operate the legendary Cinerama Dome theater in Hollywood, Variety has confirmed. Sony has been actively moving into the exhibition business in the past few years, acquiring the Alamo Drafthouse chain in 2024 for its Sony Pictures Experiences arm and investing in Cosm shared-reality experiences earlier this […]
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Sony and Alamo Drafthouse are reportedly in talks to take over Cinerama Dome
Sony and its Alamo Drafthouse theater chain are reportedly in talks to reopen the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, which has been closed since 2020.
Global
Southern Lebanese skeptical of Israel agreement as violence continues
When Lebanon's president met President Trump at the White House, it was the first such visit by a Lebanese head of state in nearly two decades. It comes after Lebanon and Israel resumed diplomatic relations under the auspices of the Trump administration, signing a deal meant to end a long history of wars. But as special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports, the deal is facing stiff opposition.
Technology
SpaceX snaps 7-day losing streak, sets earnings date that triggers first big share unlock
SpaceX's stock gained on Tuesday and looked to snap a seven-day losing streak after announcing Aug. 4 as its maiden earnings report
Science
SpaceX’s stock snaps brutal losing streak ahead of key Starship rocket launch
Plus, investors just found out when insiders can start dumping their shares.
Technology
Spain’s World Cup Win Breaks Ratings Records, Scores as Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. TV History
Spain’s victory over Argentina at Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final broke the record books in the United States — averaging 38,937,000 viewers watch on Fox, making it the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. TV history and most-watched FIFA World Cup final ever in the U.S., according to Nielsen. Meanwhile, on the Spanish language side, […]
Technology
Spanish hotel chain ceases operations in Cuba under pressure from Washington
Meliá group says Donald Trump’s sanctions make it ‘impossible’ to keep any of its 34 sites open A Spanish hotel chain is to cease all operations in Cuba at the end of the week due to “major difficulties” in doing business on the island under growing pressure from Washington. The latest US sanctions make it “impossible, de facto and de jure, to maintain even minimal operational stability”, the Meliá group explained in a statement on Tuesday to the Spanish stock market regulator. Continue reading...
Technology
Student Loan Forgiveness Scammer Permanently Banned from Debt Relief Industry and Telemarketing
Dennise Merdjanian, an operator of a student loan debt forgiveness scheme, will be permanently banned from the debt relief industry and telemarketing under a proposed order resolving the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that she and other operators took more than $45.9 million from consumers as part of their illegal student loan debt relief operatio View Press Release
Technology
Substack adds an AI detector to help spot blogs written by no one
Substack will now help users determine whether what they're reading may have been written by AI. A new tool coming to the platform can scan posts, notes, replies, and comments to provide an estimate of how much text could be AI-generated or written with AI assistance, according to a blog post published on Tuesday. The […] Substack will now help users determine whether what they're reading may have been written by AI. A new tool coming to the platform can scan posts, notes, replies, and comments to provide an estimate of how much text could be AI-generated or written with AI assistance, according to a blog post published on Tuesday . The tool is powered by an AI detection company called Pangram and is rolling out across the web and the iOS app, with an Android launch coming "soon." Readers can analyze content longer than 100 words by choosing the "Scan for AI text" option from the t
Culture
Summer Stripes! Put a Breton Twist on Your Everyday Tote
The striped tote bag is making the case to be your statement carryall this summer.
Technology
Super Micro surges 15% on new order and margin disclosure after SpaceX announcement
Many server makers are seeing faster growth as companies race to deploy artificial intelligence servers.
Technology
Supply Chain: The Ongoing Probe Into 'Made in Italy', Explained
Two years in, 27 luxury fashion companies have been involved in Italy’s worker exploitation probe. This is the definitive timeline — and what needs to happen next.
Global
Suspect in German shooting that killed 6 is found dead in his prison cell
Authorities say that the suspect in a shooting in northern Germany last month that left six people dead has been found dead in his prison cell
Technology
Sylvan Esso Line Up New Album Ow ∞
Listen to the Sigur Rós-sampling “Concrete Glen” from the duo’s first album for its own Psychic Hotline label
Science
THC drinks are sold beside sodas, iced tea, and even chocolate milk, often in violation of state laws
THC drinks, which have exploded in popularity in recent years, are sold in retail stores beside sodas, iced tea, and even chocolate milk, often in violation of state laws.
Markets
Ten Workers Die After India Hydro Project Tunnel Collapses
At least 10 workers died and more maybe trapped after an under-construction tunnel at a hydroelectric project collapsed in India’s northeastern state of Sikkim. The tunnel at state-run NHPC Ltd.’s 500-megawatt Teesta-VI project caved in around midday on Monday after …
Technology
Tesla Robotaxis go to Florida
It must be earnings day, because Tesla is making a Robotaxi announcement. The company said in a post on X that it was launching its Robotaxi service in Orlando and Tampa, attaching a pair of maps that show each city's service area. No word on fleet size or whether interested customers would be able to […] It must be earnings day, because Tesla is making a Robotaxi announcement. The company said in a post on X that it was launching its Robotaxi service in Orlando and Tampa, attaching a pair of maps that show each city's service area. No word on fleet size or whether interested customers would be able to hail a vehicle right away. The timing of the post is noteworthy, considering later today Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to provide an update on the progress of the company's Robotaxi service during its second quarter earnings call. Adding two new cities to the docket probably sounds
Markets
Texas Heat Wave Collides With Tropical Storm Bertha
Texas and Louisiana are facing a dangerous combination of stormy weather and extreme temperatures as Tropical Storm Bertha sweeps across the Gulf Coast during a heat wave. Bertha is expected to bring a life-threatening storm surge and as much as …
Markets
Texas Heat to Challenge State Grid’s Power Demand Record
A blast of intense heat across eastern Texas is set to challenge the state grid’s all-time power demand record. Preliminary estimates from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or Ercot, show demand late Monday afternoon neared the 85.508 gigawatts record …
Technology
Textiles and Apparel Targeted By Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Canada
The Trump administration has dealt another blow to historically weak United States-Canada relations by levying sweeping duties on imports from America’s neighbor to the north—including textiles and apparel.
Global
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million
The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.
Markets
Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
Technology
The 12 Best Airbnbs in Mallorca for a Holiday in the Sun
Planning a trip to Spain's Balearic Islands? Book one of the best Airbnbs in Mallorca for your home base.
Technology
The 7 Best Airbnbs in South Africa for Going Off the Grid
Planning a trip to South Africa? From off-grid retreats to Cape Town gems, these are the best Airbnbs from across the country.
Technology
The Best Products for Thinning Hair That Helped Me Tackle Excessive Shedding
Experts weigh in on the best products, from serums to supplements—and one Vogue writer shares her firsthand experience putting them to the test.
California
The Bride Wore 4 Vintage Dresses and a Custom Letterman Jacket For Her California Desert Wedding
“I didn’t want to wear anything that felt new, and I didn’t want to wear anything that was super traditional,” says Lululemon executive Nikki Neuburger of her outfits for her wedding to former Nike VP David Schriber.
Culture
The Fires review – volcanoes and passions erupt in Iceland disaster-romance
A volcanologist and a photographer try to save Reykjavik in impressive and plausible drama This scientifically plausible, CGI-tastic disaster film will either do wonders for Iceland’s tourist industry or destroy it completely. Vigdís Hrefna Pálsdóttir stars as a volcanologist called Anna, who is descended from a short line of volcanologists (just her dad). When mini volcanos start erupting and earthquakes get more frequent, Anna begins to suspect the subterranean systems everyone thought were separate might all be fed from one big magma lake deep underground. Great gaseous clouds of geologic mumbo jumbo get spewed into the dialogue, backed up with sombre graphs on computer screens and people drawing stuff on blackboards. But the gist is that Reykjavik is in danger. Of course, the powers that be are sceptical about Anna’s theories and don’t want to cut off the island’s supply of sweet, sw
Markets
The Gates Foundation met with Epstein about 30 times despite staff concerns, an external review says
An external review of the Gates Foundation's ties to Jeffrey Epstein has found that staff met more than two dozen times with the disgraced financier
Culture
The Kennedy Women’s Most Memorable Summer Looks, From Jackie to Caroline
The impact of the Kennedy women extends far beyond their personal style—but whether it’s Jackie in Capri or Carolyn on the NYC streets, there’s still plenty of fashion inspiration to be mined from their wardrobes.
Technology
The Light Flip is a minimalist flip phone with a point to prove
A few years ago, the team at Light shipped the most smartphone-like device they'd ever created. The Light Phone III still kept to its minimalist, no-distractions ethos, but it was a phone-size rectangle with a phone-size touchscreen, a camera, and a number of other features. Some people loved having an almost-smartphone, but Kaiwei Tang, Light's […] It’s a Light Phone. It’s a flip phone. | Photo: Light A few years ago, the team at Light shipped the most smartphone-like device they'd ever created. The Light Phone III still kept to its minimalist, no-distractions ethos, but it was a phone-size rectangle with a phone-size touchscreen, a camera, and a number of other features. Some people loved having an almost-smartphone, but Kaiwei Tang, Light's cofounder, says he started getting feedback he didn't expect. Lots of users, particularly young ones, didn't want a smartphone. More than th
Culture
The Odyssey: jaw-dropping action, dark magic and dolphin cameos – discuss with spoilers
Inside all the blink-and-you-miss-it moments, subtle easter eggs and poignant takeaways from Christopher Nolan’s ancient epic This article contains spoilers for The Odyssey The Odyssey looks set to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, with global opening weekend grosses of $264m, critical rave reviews including five stars from the Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw, and reports of fans traversing continents to experience Christopher Nolan ’s epic tale of gods and monsters in one of the few dozen screens worldwide with the capability to screen Imax in 70mm. It also has the potential to rule the box office for the coming weeks, with few other true blockbusters to be released this summer, with the exception of Spider-Man: Brand New Day (hence the cast’s humiliation ritual of a press tour). Read on for a spoiler-packed breakdown of the epic battles, narrative twists and out-of-nowhere cameos that br
Technology
The best LED face masks in the UK, tested: 12 light therapy devices that are worth the hype
They claim to fix fine lines, blemishes, and redness – but which stand up to scrutiny? After consulting dermatologists and putting them to the test, we have crowned a brand new number one • The best anti-ageing creams, serums and treatments LED face masks are booming in popularity – despite being one of the most expensive at-home beauty products to hit the market. They claim to either reduce the appearance of fine lines, stop spots or calm redness, with some even combining different types of light to enhance the benefits. However, it’s wise to be sceptical about new treatments that are costly and non-invasive, and to do your research before you buy. With this in mind, I interviewed doctors and dermatologists to find out whether these light therapy devices work. Best LED mask overall: CurrentBody Multi Light Therapy LED mask Best budget LED face mask: Silk’n LED face mask 100 Continue rea
Markets
The co-founder of Stocktwits dumped chip stocks before their 20% slide. Where he’s putting his money now.
Stocktwits’ Howard Lindzon talks to MarketWatch about sidestepping a chip selloff, where he sees opportunity and the “degenerate economy.”
Technology
The wireless headset that gets hot-swappable batteries right
New gaming gear is always promising to shave milliseconds off latency or response time. The improvements usually aren't obvious. But the Glorious GHS InfinitePlay wireless headset, on the other hand, could save you far more than just milliseconds: It has the fastest hot-swap battery system I've ever used, and the headset doesn't die when you […] New gaming gear is always promising to shave milliseconds off latency or response time. The improvements usually aren't obvious. But the Glorious GHS InfinitePlay wireless headset, on the other hand, could save you far more than just milliseconds: It has the fastest hot-swap battery system I've ever used, and the headset doesn't die when you swap out its battery either. Glorious improves on the formula popularized by SteelSeries , which made swappable, rechargeable batteries a feature worth caring about in a high-end headset. Its new $229.9
Science
This is the ideal retirement strategy if you want to keep your healthcare costs down
Plus, more ways to lower how much you pay out of pocket for medical care in retirement.
Markets
Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.
Technology
Time for a crypto comeback? Traders bet that this stock will lead the way
Crypto bulls have been waiting for a rebound, and traders think this stock could lead the way.
Technology
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
California
Tom Hiddleston calls 'Pompeii: Out of Time' an 'extraordinary confluence of my passions'
The actor known for playing Loki in the MCU time travels to Pompeii in his new series for NatGeo, which is part travelogue, documentary and historical reenactment of the explosion of Mt. Vesuvius.
Global
Tornado watch issued in Northeast as region braces for flash flooding
A tornado watch is in effect from Delaware to Philadelphia to New York City to upstate New York as severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours pound the Northeast.
Culture
Trial opens for US mum who says postpartum issues led her to killing own children
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer and her husband say she suffered hallucinations and delusions after giving birth.
Global
Tropical Storm Bertha heads for land as Hurricane Fausto forms in eastern Pacific
Bertha could bring heavy rain on US Gulf coast, with its center located 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle as it drifts erratically toward populated coastal areas, bringing a threat of heavy rain, storm surge and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Fausto formed far from Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and posed no threat to land Monday night. Continue reading...
Global
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthening off the Florida coast
A tropical depression in the Gulf strengthened into Tropical Storm Bertha on Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Global
Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast
Storm surges up to 4ft are possible along parts of the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts, officials say.
Culture
Trump Installs New Thomas Jefferson Bronze Sculpture in White House Rose Garden
This is the fifth new statue President Trump has added to the White House grounds, joining a small group of Founding Fathers and a couple of American Rev olutionary soldiers.
California
Trump administration says it's deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota
The Trump administration says it's deferring over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of suspected fraud and noncompliance
California
Trump administration says it’s deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota
The Trump administration said it was deferring more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of “suspected fraud and noncompliance.”
Global
Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’
Mark Carney says Canada is ‘united’ in face of threats as leaders agree to talk before tariffs take effect next month Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump has defended his new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, claiming the country cannot survive without the US. The White House announced the sweeping round of import duties – due to come into effect next month – on Monday, igniting fresh tensions between Washington and Ottawa. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump must divulge financial details about businesses in $10bn BBC lawsuit
US judge’s ruling could open up window into first family’s multiple ventures, in drawback of lawsuit on media Donald Trump must divulge detailed financial information from his many businesses as part of his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation, a federal judge ruled during a discovery hearing on Tuesday, according to news reports. The ruling by US magistrate judge Enjoliqué Lett could open a unique window into the hundreds of businesses owned by Trump’s family trust. It also highlights a potential drawback for Trump’s strategy of bludgeoning critical media with multibillion-dollar lawsuits. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump raises tensions with Canada by announcing new 50% tariffs
The Trump administration is imposing a new round of tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of unfairly discriminating against American autos, dairy products and alcohol. The 50 percent tariffs would cover some $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, on goods ranging from cement to hockey sticks. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Natasha Sarin of the Yale Budget Lab.
California
Trump says U.S. will bomb Pickaxe Mountain, a suspected hub of Iranian nuclear activity
Pickaxe is a heavily fortified facility deep underground that would be difficult to penetrate even with powerful 'bunker buster' bombs.
Technology
Trump-Backed Federal Council Aims to Reduce Protections of Historic Sites
The draft calls for severely weakening a 60-year-old review process requiring public and state input prior to construction on historic sites.
Culture
Turkish deposed opposition leader plans to create a new party to take on Erdogan
The deposed leader of Turkey's main opposition has announced plans to form a new political party to challenge President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Technology
Twitch will let parents stop their teens going live
Twitch is giving parents more control over how their children are using the streaming platform, including the ability to block them from broadcasting entirely. Parental controls are now available that allow guardians to link Twitch accounts with their 13- to 17-year-old children, providing account management features and a weekly email summarizing their teen's activity, including […] Parents will also get a weekly email summarizing their teen’s Twitch activity. | Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Twitch is giving parents more control over how their children are using the streaming platform, including the ability to block them from broadcasting entirely. Parental controls are now available that allow guardians to link Twitch accounts with their 13- to 17-year-old children, providing account management features and a weekly email summarizing their teen's activity, including ch
Technology
Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport
The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.
Culture
Two Men Charged with $52 million COVID-19 Tax Credit Fraud Conspiracy
A California man was arrested yesterday after a grand jury sitting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania returned an indictment charging him with conspiracy, mail fraud and money laundering.
Markets
Two in five Americans believe stock market only serves the top 1%
Exclusive Harris poll for Guardian reveals Americans’ assumptions about stock market and wider economy Two in five Americans believe the stock market isn’t for them and only benefits the top 1%, according to a new Harris Poll poll exclusive to the Guardian that surveyed investing habits and knowledge about the economy. The poll found a similar share of Americans had incorrect assumptions about the relationship between the economy and the stock market. Nearly 40% did not know that the economy and the stock market were not the same thing. And two-thirds of Americans incorrectly believed that a growing stock market means the overall economy is growing. This survey was conducted online by the Harris Poll from 9-11 July, among a nationally representative sample of 2,154 US adults, with 1,667 reporting some level of investing. Continue reading...
Markets
U.S. hits Canada with stiff new tariffs, escalating trade tensions
The Trump administration on Monday said it would slap 50% tariffs on some goods imported from Canada, in an effort to end what it sees as discriminatory trade practices by Ottawa against the U.S. automobile, dairy and alcohol industries.
Technology
U.S. strikes Iran and Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia shipping as mediators push 10-day ceasefire
The latest cycle of strikes comes amid reports that regional mediators have presented Washington and Tehran with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire.
Culture
UK Culture Ministry’s Challenges Under New Prime Minister, Charlie Kirk Statue with No Funding, and More: Morning Links for July 21, 2026
Plus, a new video game lets you play as a New York artist confronting creativity, childhood memories, and illness
Technology
UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.
Global
UN says nearly 150 migrants are dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents
The United Nations refugee agency says it is “extremely saddened” after nearly 150 people died or went missing off Mauritania last week
Science
US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says
A new report says the Trump administration’s disruptions to a global AIDS relief program have forced organizations to close clinics, lay off staff and cut services, seriously impeding efforts to prevent and treat the disease in dozens of countries
Global
US immigration agents arrested a record number of people in June, data shows
Guardian analysis shows officers arrested 43,138 people as quiet and steady operations ramp up across the country The Trump administration arrested a record number of immigrants last month, according to newly released government data that reveals how US immigration agents are quietly but steadily ramping up operations across the country. A Guardian analysis of the latest data published by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) found that federal immigration agents arrested 43,138 people in June – the highest number since Donald Trump took office in January last year and promised a campaign of mass immigrant deportations. Continue reading...
Global
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
The US says the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran's capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Global
US launches further strikes on Iran; Houthis threaten Saudi shipping blockade – Middle East crisis live
US says latest attack aimed at further degrading Iranian military capabilities; Yemen militant group threatens traffic moving through Bab el-Mandeb strait US launches 10th round of strikes as Iran says it is in ‘full-scale war’ The price of oil jumped in early Asian trade on Monday after the US carried out its latest wave of strikes on Iran and a vessel caught fire in the strait of Hormuz. Brent crud e for September delivery rose 2.72% to $90.50 a barrel by around 0100 GMT, after briefly crossing $91 – its highest price since June. CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military command centers, air defense and coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks to further diminish Iran’s ability to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military is holding Iran accountable at the Comma
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US military identifies soldier killed disarming a drone in Iraq as a 30-year-old from North Carolina
The U.S. military has identified a soldier killed while disarming an Iranian drone in Iraq as Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton from North Carolina
Technology
US pledges to crack down on Haitian gangs making money off social media
The U.S. envoy to the United Nations says the U.S. government plans to stop violent gangs in Haiti from profiting off social media
News
US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government
A cargo plane packed with food and hygiene kits has left Miami for Cuba as part of the U.S. government’s humanitarian assistance efforts for the people of the island nation
Technology
US-India Satellite Delivers Data, Reveals ‘Hummingbird’ in Antarctica
As of July 20, the public can access data from the two powerful radar instruments aboard the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite. Teams in the United States and India will release files processed from the satellite’s L-band and S-band radars on an ongoing basis, helping researchers and other users track the movement of Earth’s […]
Technology
Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires military chief after protests and names a replacement
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces
Markets
Update: Saudi Crude Tankers Turn Back as Houthis Open New Front in US-Iran War
Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through two of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. U.S. …
Global
VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
Global
WATCH: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' cast swings across North America
ABC News' Sophie Flay reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
Technology
WATCH: 'You, sir, are the failure,' Sen. Peters tells Hegseth over lack of U.S. strategy in Iran war
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday that he has failed U.S. troops.
California
WATCH: 10-foot great white shark stalks swimmers off Southern California
New drone video shows a 10-foot great white shark swimming very close to a group of children off the Southern California coast.
Global
WATCH: Dog reunited with family after 10 days
A dog owner and a police officer speak about the emotional reunion after the dog was missing for 10 days.
Global
WATCH: Internet-famous Jackie the eagle recovering after fight
ABC News' Danny New has the story of Jackie, a bald eagle in California's Big Bear Valley who’s been noticeably absent from her nest after getting into a fight with two younger eagles.
Culture
WATCH: Is 2026 the year that saved movies?
Summer blockbusters and surprise hits are breaking records, and the box office is expected to reach $10 billion for the first time since the pandemic.
Technology
WATCH: Kennedy presses top military officials for 'straight talk' on fallout if U.S. leaves Iran now
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., pressed top military officials in a Tuesday hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Technology
WATCH: NFL training camp kicks off
ESPN national analyst Ben Solak discusses NFL teams opening training camp ahead of the 2026 football season.
Technology
WATCH: Spain celebrates World Cup title
The World Cup champions returned home as heroes after defeating Argentina 1-0 on Sunday.
Technology
WATCH: Trump says U.S. will hit area of Iran's Pickaxe Mountain 'very heavily'
Discussing plans to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States will soon target the area near Pickaxe Mountain — a fortified underground site near one of Iran's primary nuclear enrichment facilities.
Global
WATCH: Trump says U.S. would have to 'take care' of potential Houthi blockade of Red Sea
Asked about his level of concern about a blockade of the Red Sea by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday it wasn't an immediate problem.
Global
WATCH: Woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplets
A woman has given birth to naturally conceived identical quadruplet daughters, all sharing one placenta and developing from a single fertilized egg in one of the few cases of its kind in the world.
Markets
WR Berkley Reports Q2 Net Income Increase of 12.7%
Second quarter 2026 net income at W.R. Berkley Corp. increased about 12.7% compared to the same period a year ago to about $452.3 million. Operating income for the second quarter was $497.1 million, up from $420.5 million during the same …
Technology
Wall Street is selling more rental homes, as buying ban takes effect
The largest landlords are all net sellers year-to-date, with 3,180 more homes sold than bought since Jan. 1.
Technology
Watch Charli XCX Direct Vincent Cassel in “Camera” Video
Ahead of the release of Music, Fashion, Film this Friday
Technology
Watch Vince Staples’ Tiny Desk Performance
The Long Beach rapper played cuts off his new album Cry Baby
Bay Area
Watch rescuers save missing dog from San Francisco Bay
Rescuers in boats race toward the dog before making a one-handed grab to pluck the pup out of the water.
Culture
We Tried It: Two Editors Take on Celine-Inspired Balloon Pants
Two Vogue editors test-drive the balloon pants as seen on the Celine runway.
Global
We received no alert, say leaders of First Nations communities razed by Canadian wildfires
Chiefs in Ontario say they were left to self-evacuate before homes burned to ground, after being told there was no imminent threat Fast-moving wildfires have burned two First Nations communities in Canada to the ground, as members said they were left to self-evacuate without government help or emergency alerts. Thirteen communities in Ontario province have been ordered to evacuate because of wildfires, most of them First Nations. The Ontario premier, Doug Ford, told reporters on Monday that close to 2,000 people had been evacuated so far to cities including Toronto and Niagara Falls. Continue reading...
Technology
Weeklong rainstorms in Chile blamed on El Nino kill at least 10 and trigger flash floods
Weeklong rainstorms have battered Chile and killed at least 10 people
Culture
Were the First-Week Numbers for Future’s Billboard 200-Topping ‘The Real Me’ Album What We Expected?
This week's Five Burning Questions looks at the initial returns for the rap superstar's feature-less latest LP.
Technology
What Goes Around Comes Around Brings Exclusive Pre-loved Luxury Pop-up to Aspen’s Hotel Jerome During Art Week
The residency runs July 25 to Aug. 2 and will feature limited-edition Hermès bags and Louis Vuitton artist collaborations.
Culture
What Is a Chaos Garden?
Chaos gardening is a social-media-fueled movement that has been gaining traction among a certain kind of gardener wanting to stage a small-scale rebellion on a patch of dirt.
Markets
What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult.
California
Where Gavin Newsom is tougher on public employees than Greg Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott took about three months to reverse his 2025 ban on remote work for state employees. But Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose return-to-office mandate has been in effect since July 1, shows no signs of backing down.  It’s a stance that has upset — and at times befuddled — some state workers who […]
Technology
Which Beauty Ingredients Are Trending Most in South Korea?
The top 10 ingredients by monthly search growth in South Korea this year — including, but not limited to, PDRN.
California
White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants
The Trump administration cancelled $2 billion of research grants to University of California professors. Their legal team says it has proof that those terminations were unconstitutional.
Technology
White House teases new trade action 'soon' as it works to re-create global tariff regime
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer telegraphed that the Trump administration could impose new tariffs just as other duties are set to expire.
Technology
Who’s afraid of the big, bad GPU?
How does AI make you feel? Are you excited to “vibe-code” your smart home? Or anxious about all the added pollution and billions of gallons of water used by data centers? Dig a little deeper and you’ll start to question the actual value of the GPUs that underpin all the leaps and promises of generative […] How does AI make you feel? Are you excited to “vibe-code” your smart home ? Or anxious about all the added pollution and billions of gallons of water used by data centers? Dig a little deeper and you’ll start to question the actual value of the GPUs that underpin all the leaps and promises of generative AI. Right now, GPUs, hundreds of thousands of them, are being crammed into data centers around the world to power the AI boom. These chips are also found in everything from smartphones to cars to gaming PCs. Nvidia — once a niche chipmaker that has become the world’s m
Technology
Why AI Needs a “Genie Coefficient”
Major benchmarks measure what AI can do. None measure whether it does what you mean: the distance between what you ask an AI to do and the unspoken assumptions about how you want the AI to do it. We propose a new metric: the Genie coefficient. There’s often a gap between one person’s request and another’s understanding. Most of the time, we bridge it using general knowledge. For example, if you ask a friend to get you coffee, they’ll pour a cup from the pot or buy one from a coffee shop. They won’t bring you a bag of raw beans or snatch a cup from a stranger and hand it to you. You never specified any of this. You never had to. One might think the fix is just to specify tasks, questions, and intent better. But in 1987, in their seminal book on AI, Terry Winograd and Fernando Flores succinctly captured why that won’t work: “Q: Is there any water in the refrigerator? A: Yes. Q: Where? I do
California
Why California’s AI transparency law for state government use was destined to fail
California's attempt to make state government use of AI more transparent was an interesting experiment, but ended in failure, as many experts and watchdogs warned.
Technology
Why Maine’s Sandy Shorelines Turn Jagged
Differences in the underlying bedrock and how rivers distribute sediment make the coastlines west of Portland look unlike those northeast of the city.
Markets
Why Micron and other chip stocks are bouncing back so strongly
The recent chip sell-off presented a buying opportunity, and open-source AI models should drive more memory demand, analysts say
Markets
Why Paramount could win if it loses the Warner Bros. Discovery deal
States are trying to block Paramount’s mega-merger. Shareholders should root for them.
Technology
Why Shane Gillis Will Remain a Victor in the Comedy Guinness World Records Arms Race
From a German tattoo-artist-turned-comic to a 52-hour Lagos set, meet the acts who've chased — and nearly caught — stand-up's biggest records before Shane Gillis blew past them all.
Global
Why World Cup can be game-changer for ambitious MLS
Can the success of the 2026 World Cup help MLS become one of the world's elite leagues?
Markets
Why energy stocks still look so cheap, even after their big rally this month
Energy stocks are having a big month as oil prices surge on Iran war fears — but it’s not solely the conflict in the Middle East that makes the sector appear attractive.
California
Wildfire survivors angered as utility-funded group claims to represent them
A group claiming to represent California fire survivors began paying for social media ads this spring, calling on lawmakers to take action to reduce the rising cost of wildfires. The group was created by utilities that have ignited six of the state's most destructive fires.
News
Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot
The Wisconsin Democratic Party is urging the state elections commission to allow voters who already cast absentee ballots to vote again
California
With 'Femme Fatale Vol. 2,' Mon Laferte shows she's at her musical peak
"Femme Fatale Vol. 2" is a panoramic double album that simmers with ambition. Anchored on a near-orchestral soundstage, its 20 tracks ricochet from in-your-face punk dissonance to majestic broken-heart dirges, a lovely duet with St. Vincent, rootsy folk interludes and farfisa-rich lounge.
Global
World Cup 2026 in 90 seconds: a photo animation with audio
Picture editor Jonny Weeks has created a rapid audio-visual review of the tournament featuring key moments, colourful fans ... and the precious trophy. This video contains flashing images and an audio track. Top 30: from half a million World Cup photos, why I love these the most Continue reading...
Technology
Wreckage found of Pan Am crash that's lead to safety briefings on every flight now
The wreckage from a Pan Am plane crash in the ocean 74 years ago that helped lead to requirements for the passenger safety briefings on every flight today has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico
Technology
Wyatt Russell’s Monsterverse Series Casts Corey Stoll, Ralph Ineson, Nyasha Hatendi
The upcoming “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” spinoff at Apple TV has added three new cast members. Variety has confirmed that Corey Stoll (“Imperfect Women,” “Appropriate,” “Billions”), Ralph Inneson (“The Witch,” “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”), and Nyasha Hatendi (“Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials,” “Casual”) will all appear in the new series, which was originally announced […]
California
Yoko Ono's 'Cut Piece' has lost little of its cutting urgency
The Broad's Yoko Ono concert at REDCAT in concert with its exhibition reveals just how closely Ono was to John Cage and in the process connects the Broad and Grand Avenue with LACMA.
Technology
YouTube Star Alejo Igoa Signs With WME
Alejo Igoa, a top Latin digital creator who has 120 million YouTube subscribers, has signed with WME for worldwide representation in all areas. WME will work with Igoa — who is from Argentina — to expand his touring, media and digital content businesses, while building out his brand partnerships, books, ventures and licensing verticals. He […]
Science
Your healthcare could now cost $185,500 in retirement — and that doesn’t include long-term care
Rising prices for care and managing chronic conditions helped drive up the forecast.
Technology
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after days of unrest over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Technology
Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s army chief and offers Fedorov ‘prominent position’
After nationwide protests Oleksandr Syrskyi is to be replaced in reshuffle and popular defence minister returns to government Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offered a “prominent position” to the defence minister he sacked last week in a move that sparked nationwide protests . In a late-night TV address, Zelenskyy said he was appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi, a popular and innovative general, as the new head of Ukraine’s armed forces. Drapatyi would oversee a reorganisation of the army’s command structure, Ukraine’s president said. Continue reading...
Culture
Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event
Film star promotes Christopher Nolan film epic wearing gold artefacts dating back almost 3,000 years The Odyssey is a story about a Greek king’s long journey home. But a pair of earrings worn on the new film adaptation’s press tour – and their long separation from their homeland – is sparking controversy. At a photocall in London, Zendaya, who plays the goddess Athena in the Christopher Nolan film , wore a pair of earrings fashioned from Iranian artefacts dating back to 700BC. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Racks Up $16.5 Million in Advance Ticket Sales After First Day (EXCLUSIVE)
Avengers, to the (box office) rescue! “Avengers: Doomsday” has generated $16.5 million in advance ticket sales after the first day of availability. Disney’s Marvel Studios put tickets on sale tied to the launch of the latest trailer, which teased an epic battle as the Avengers and X-Men face off against the villainous Doctor Doom. Those […]
Technology
‘Camp Rock 3’ Trailer: The Jonas Brothers Search for the Next Big Star (TV News Roundup)
Get ready to go back to summer camp! The new trailer for “Camp Rock 3” invites audiences back into the world of the beloved Disney franchise 18 years after the previous installment. Premiering Aug. 13 on Disney Channel, followed by its Disney+ debut the following day, “Camp Rock 3” marks the return of Joe Jonas […]
Technology
‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ Stars Malia Baker, Kylie Cantrall Talk Heroes vs. Villains, Favorite Songs and Hopes for a Sixth Film
The two stars reprised their roles as Red, daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe, daughter of Cinderella, for the fifth movie in the franchise.
Culture
‘Do You Love America?’: Smithsonian Museum Leader Grilled Over Gender, Diversity, Patriotism at Congressional Hearing
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) meanwhile introduced the Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act, which would bar federal interference in the institution.
Culture
‘Heated Rivalry’ Is First TV Series Soundtrack in More Than a Decade to Achieve This Billboard 200 Feat
The hit show's soundtrack skates onto multiple charts, including Soundtracks, Top Album Sales, Vinyl Albums, Indie Store Album Sales & the Billboard 200.
Culture
‘His chords are like sheets of diamond ice’: the beguiling psych-folk of late cult songwriter Ed Askew
The late songwriter released around 50 records, writing gay love songs and effortless folk songs from folk’s fringes. Fans including Bill Callahan explain his singular brilliance In a grainy television clip from 1986, a flame-haired and neckerchiefed troubadour plucks away at a lute-like instrument, harmonica under chin, the gentle ripples giving way to a voice full of longing. This performance, uploaded to YouTube in 2010, has generated only a handful of comments, but peruse any of them (“Ed the Great!”; “pure gold”) and you begin to understand the passion that Ed Askew – an under-the-radar US poet, artist and musician – has inspired over the years. “He was living in a world that was for people who didn’t fit in,” Askew’s collaborator, Jerry David DeCicca, says on the free-spiritedness of his friend, whose musical life began with discovering the 10-stringed tiple as a teenager in the 19
Culture
‘New Girl was so scary I had to stop smoking pot’: Jake Johnson on perseverance, pickleball and Prince
As Nick in the blockbuster TV comedy, the actor was adored by millions. So will his new comedy The Dink, which he jokes is a ‘sexier Challengers’, make him even more popular? You might assume that Jake Johnson would know a little something about pickleball. The actor is starring in The Dink, a sort of spiritual heir to Dodgeball – it has a Ben Stiller cameo – and he plays Dusty Boyd, a former tennis pro turned plucky pickleball upstart. Presumably Johnson took the gig because he has a deep love of the sport, a fondness for its pockmarked balls and weirdly smooth paddles? “No experience of it whatsoever,” says the actor, cheerfully, on a video call from Los Angeles. Yet this underdog of a racket sport, loved by retirees, found him anyway. At the climax of the movie, Dusty must play against an old foe, which meant Johnson had to undertake months of real-life training in pickleball and tenn
Technology
‘Other Mommy’ Trailer: Jessica Chastain Returns to Horror as a Body-Twisting Doppelganger
From Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, the film is set to release in theaters Oct. 9.
Global
‘She was almost a Batman figure’: Mexico’s avenging Mother Courage
After her son disappeared, Isabel Miranda de Wallace swore she would bring the culprits to justice. She became a national hero. But did she go too far? When her son, Hugo, failed to answer his phone on the morning of 12 July 2005, Isabel Miranda de Wallace did not waste a moment. Everyone knew that kidnappings were rife in Mexico City, and Wallace immediately enlisted her brother and nephew to help with the search. They walked the streets near Hugo’s last known location until they came across his SUV. A passerby told them they’d seen someone being forced out of his car and into a nearby apartment, Wallace later said. She also described speaking to a boy who had heard gunshots and seen an injured man being led out of the apartment around 4am. “Within 24 hours, we found his car, then the building where they took my son. We had the case practically solved,” Wallace later said. “But the poli
Technology
‘Sherlock’ Creator Steven Moffat Set as International Guest of Serielizados – Barcelona Series Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Currently priming “Number 10,” one of the most awaited of British TV series, “Sherlock” creator and “Doctor Who” showrunner Steven Moffat will attend Serielizados-Barcelona Series Festival as its headline international guest. He will be joined producer Sue Vertue, producer of “Mr. Bean,” “Sherlock” and “Number 10” and CEO of Hartswood Films, the U.K.’s longest-established scripted […]
Technology
‘Summer Tour’ Review: A Documentary About Deadheads That’s as Blissed-Out and Navel-Gazing as Its Subjects
They’ve turned hanging out into a mission, which makes them not so far removed from the heroes of "Wayne’s World." But the Deadheads also evince an honest yearning for something that’s tribal, primitive, sacred, ancient, shamanic, ecstatic. Watching the documentary, you can’t help but empathize with their desire to find an alternate lifestyle. But it also occurs to you that this wouldn’t be a bad setting for "Midsommar II."
Technology
‘Sunny Dancer’ Starring Bella Ramsey Bought by Quiver, Plans North American Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
“Sunny Dancer,” the British indie feature that charmed audiences in the Berlinale earlier this year, has sold globally, including for North America. The sophomore feature of rising director George Jaques and a coming-of-age comedy about teenage cancer survivors, the films stars Bella Ramsey (“The Last of Us”) who leads an ensemble of established and up-and-coming […]
Technology
‘The Daily Show’s First Microdrama Will Feature a Sleepy President, Billionaires and a Love Triangle (Exclusive)
The Comedy Central brand will soon be releasing a vertical spoofing both the state of U.S. politics and the soapy, uber-dramatic microdrama format.
Technology
‘The Odyssey’ Anoints Christopher Nolan as Hollywood’s Most Powerful Director — Here’s How Universal Thwarted Warner Bros. to Land Him
Greek mythology is riddled with humans who become immortal, many as punishment for tangling with the gods. But not Christopher Nolan, the toast of the mortal world’s Mount Olympus — Hollywood. The opening-weekend success of his Imax epic “The Odyssey” cements Nolan as his own kind of myth: a bankable auteur who can command the […]
Technology
‘The Odyssey’ Tour Brings Method Dressing to an Entirely New Level
After “Barbie” turned pink into a global phenomenon, the red carpets for Christopher Nolan’s epic raised the bar once more with Ancient Grecian-inspired looks.
Technology
‘The explosion is what I remember’: man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane recounts ordeal
Exclusive: Ljubisa Karović tells Guardian the fact that he lived to tell the tale is nothing short of a miracle It is the explosion just before he was nearly sucked out of the aircraft that Ljubisa Karović remembers. The thunderous noise of the window shattering that roused him from slumber in 11F, his window seat on the early morning Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany. Eleven days and 11 nights later, it remains the prelude “to the chaos, the catastrophe” that keeps him awake at night. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Untold’ Returns to Netflix With Documentaries on Raygun, Vince Young and Mr. T (Exclusive)
I pity the fool who doesn't watch this series.
Global
‘We were at their mercy’: inside the Amazon tactics that hiked prices across the internet
Internal emails revealed in court and interviews with ex-employees describe how Amazon’s practices drove up prices for competitors like Walmart and Target. Amazon denies price-fixing claims and says it works to lower costs for consumers A “modern leather” table lamp, listed online at Walmart, shot up from $24.99 to $39. The price of an air fryer on a retail site called Newegg went from $84.99 to $149.99. An electric ice-cream maker was listed at just $17.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. Then it became unavailable at Best Buy, and more than tripled in price to $59.99 at Amazon. Continue reading...
Culture
‘Witty, engaging and absurd’: LensCulture critics’ choice award winners – in pictures
Is that a rooftop crocodilian? Can you cause a forest fire in a matchbox? Things are not always as they seem with the winners of this year’s Lensculture critics’ choice awards Continue reading...