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'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers
The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.
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2026-07-27
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'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.
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'Everybody wanted to be me': Inside Eve Babitz's private letters
Edited by Lili Anolik, Eve Babitz's new collection of letters reveals a daughter of Dionysus who put her talent on the page — and saved her genius for living.
Technology
'He was incredible' - tributes paid to broadcaster Gerry Kelly
The journalist and broadcaster died at his home on Sunday at the age of 77.
Global
'Horrific violence': 3 dead, 4 hurt in shooting at food festival
Three people are dead and four others are injured after shots rang out at the Bite of Seattle food festival at the Seattle Center on Sunday, according to officials.
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'Show me how this ends.' Thune responds to Trump's escalated calls to pass SAVE America Act
Senate Majority Leader John Thune responded to President Donald Trump's escalating calls Monday to cancel the August recess until the Senate passes a proof-of-citizenship voting bill by again challenging the president.
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'Tell us where to look for her.' Savannah Guthrie makes plea to her mother's kidnappers
The video released Monday is the latest public plea from the journalist about 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie since her disappearance on Feb. 1 from her home just outside Tucson, Arizona. Savannah Guthrie said her family will never stop looking for her.
Culture
10 Button-Up Shirt Outfits, Inspired by Celebs
From Hailey Bieber to Zoë Kravitz, discover new ways to style the timeless button-up shirt for summer and beyond.
Technology
12 Quintessential Lake Tahoe Airbnbs for a True Alpine Experience
Escape to the Sierra Nevada Mountains with one of the best Airbnbs in Lake Tahoe, from waterfront cabins to stylish A-frames.
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21 Best Skin-Care Products of 2026, According to Our Editors
What is the best skin care that actually works? Peptides, PDRN, growth factors: 2026 is the year of skin-care innovation. Here, Vogue and top skin experts round up what they use for healthy and glowing skin.
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3 killed in shooting at crowded festival in Seattle
Gunfire erupted at a food festival in Seattle, killing at least three people and wounding at least four others. One person is in custody, and police say another suspect may still be at large. Geoff Bennett reports on the city that is grieving and on edge.
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3 killed, 4 wounded including toddler in shooting at busy food festival in Seattle
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson confirmed to local media that police had arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting. In a statement, Wilson called the shooting an 'act of horrific violence.'
Culture
7 Things to Know About ‘I Believe,’ The 1953 Hit That First Set the Just-Tied Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 in the UK
The song has appeared on two Billboard 200-topping albums – Elvis Presley’s Elvis’ Christmas Album and Barbra Streisand’s Higher Ground .
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8 Best Toner Pads That Go Beyond Exfoliation
The best toner pads don’t just exfoliate skin; depending on the ingredients, they can also hydrate, soothe, and brighten skin. Shop top picks loved by editors and dermatologists.
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A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque
As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.
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A TV and cinema calamity could be disastrous for what you watch and what you know. Act now to stop that | Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumberbatch and Benedict Wong
The Paramount-Warner Bros merger is being fought in the US and UK. Britain’s culture secretary knows the risks and can intervene. She should Though it has yet to become front-page news in the UK, you should know about the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros merger . It threatens to inflict immense harm on the British public. As actors and public figures who have spent our careers in the arts in Britain – working with British crews, on British stages and sets – we have a responsibility to the public who support, enjoy and consume the art we make. The UK is being threatened by a media merger that would harm our workers, our culture and the public – but we can stop it. We are encouraged by Lisa Nandy, the secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport, who recently sent letters to Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery , as well as a statement to parliament , indicating that she
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A Third of Americans Swelter as Summer Heat Tests Power Grid
More than a third of Americans are facing a scorching heat that threatens to topple temperature records and stress power grids as homeowners and businesses crank up air conditioners to seek relief. More than 134 million people are under some …
Science
A trend that isn’t fading, ultra-processed baby foods
An FDA advisory panel serves some peptide wins, a measles record, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Technology
ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates for ‘Shark Tank,’ ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘DWTS’ and More
ABC has announced a slate of fall premiere dates. After some football kickoffs, “Dancing With the Stars” will return with a two-episode premiere on Sept. 15. Celebrity cast members include Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins and Jackson Olson, with more to be announced. “America’s Funniest Home Videos” will also have a two-episode premiere on Sept. 27, […]
Technology
ADAA Fair Names 63 Exhibitors for Inaugural Rebranded Edition in November
The fair will return to its longtime home at the Park Avenue Armory, but its preview gala will now benefit the Whitney Museum.
Technology
AI can fuel biological weapons. We must harness its power for defense | Annie Jacobsen
The offensive potential is no longer theoretical. We need to develop systems to strengthen public health as quickly as AI is accelerating biological design As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the biological sciences, it is pushing the future of biology in two opposing directions. AI can help bad actors generate recipes for biological weapons with just a few keystrokes and computational prompts. At the same time, AI can track disease outbreaks and deliver critical public health information to millions of people in real time – potentially stopping a deadly outbreak in its tracks. What we are dealing with in this moment is profound: a race between offense and defense. Between the proliferation of dark biology, where deadly pathogens are engineered in secret, and the promise of a new era of collective global health. Every infectious disease outbreak begins with a handful of cases.
Technology
AI might be watching you, but here are some ways you can watch AI — in movies and on TV
As AI takes over the world in the metaphorical sense — for now, at least — it’s the perfect time to turn to the movies and TV shows that have shown AI actually taking over the world, and more
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Abbott Defeats Shareholder Lawsuit Over 2022 Infant Formula Recall
A federal judge on July 24 dismissed a lawsuit accusing Abbott Laboratories of defrauding shareholders by downplaying and trying to evade its responsibility for a 2022 recall of powdered infant formula, and lying about its commitment to quality and product …
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Across the world, Iran war's effects trickle into everyday life one human at a time
Across seven countries, seven people woke up to days that no longer looked the way they once did
Culture
Adult Day Care Owner Pleads Guilty to $500,000 Medicare Fraud Scheme
A Michigan woman pleaded guilty today to billing Medicare for psychotherapy services that were never provided to residents of her adult day care center.
Technology
Alexander Ludwig to Become Global Brand Ambassador for Perry Ellis
The actor, who has appeared in "The Hunger Games" and "The White Lotus" will appear in ads beginning in August.
Technology
Amazon’s trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028
Amazon filed an FCC application on Saturday to launch a new Leo satellite constellation that will provide direct-to-device satellite service for "voice, messaging, data, and emergency services." If approved, Amazon will begin deploying the new constellation of 5,105 satellites in 2028. It says it plans to partner with mobile network operators to offer direct-to-device satellite […] Amazon filed an FCC application on Saturday to launch a new Leo satellite constellation that will provide direct-to-device satellite service for "voice, messaging, data, and emergency services." If approved, Amazon will begin deploying the new constellation of 5,105 satellites in 2028. It says it plans to partner with mobile network operators to offer direct-to-device satellite service, similar to Starlink's partnership with T-Mobile . Earlier this year, Amazon announced it's acquiring Globalstar's satel
Science
Amber heat health alerts for parts of UK ahead of next heatwave
Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again.
Culture
An Intimate Italian Dinner at Alimentari Flaneur’s New Culinary Studio in Harlem
Daniel Soares has moved his cult Essex Market grocers all the way uptown—and is building a new community in the process, as a recent dinner proved.
Technology
Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.
Technology
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI company isn't advocating for ban of open-weight models
Critics have questioned why Anthropic didn't sign an industry letter last week in support of open-weight models.
Technology
Apple ends day as world's most valuable company, passing Nvidia
Nvidia had held the top spot as the most valuable company since June 2025, when it took the crown from Microsoft.
Technology
Apple options are doing something unusual into earnings
After going nowhere for seven months, Apple stock is up 20% since its late-June low and less than two dollars below a fresh all-time record.
Culture
Archaeologists Map Buried Sacred Precinct of Aztec Capital Tenochtitlan Under Mexico City
The findings will help protect archaeological remains during future infrastructure and construction projects.
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Argentine leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'
Javier Milei spoke at a campaign rally for right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who is running against Lula.
Technology
Ari Emanuel Once Really Wanted Anthony Fauci to Be His Client
The agent would call him every few weeks to get him to sign with Endeavor.
Technology
Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflected Black identity, dies at 99
Artist Betye Saar has died in Los Angeles at 99
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As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?
The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.
Science
AstraZeneca boss urges western drugmakers to move at ‘Chinese speed’
Europe and US risk being outpaced on innovation, as happened in the car industry, warns Pascal Soriot AstraZeneca must operate at “Chinese speed” to ensure it does not suffer the fate of the western automotive industry by losing out to more innovative rivals, the drug company’s boss has said. The FTSE 100 company is watching the rise of China’s pharmaceutical industry closely and collaborating to take drugs to global markets, but its chief executive, Pascal Soriot, said the US and European pharmaceutical sectors must focus on increasing the speed of innovation. Continue reading...
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AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas for a few seconds, but some didn’t get the alert at all
Federal government touts emergency warning alert test as a success and says no approach works 100% of the time Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A blaring emergency warning alert Australians had been warned about was anti-climactic for some – and totally missed by others. Almost every phone in the country, alongside some smartwatches and tablets, was supposed to let off a loud noise at about 2pm AEST and receive a pop-up notification with the text “TEST MESSAGE” and “NO ACTION IS REQUIRED”. Continue reading...
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Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme
Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.
Technology
Bamboo Extract Benefits For Hair
Thanks to its high silica content, bamboo extract may help support stronger, healthier hair. A look at its benefits, how it works, and the best ways to use it.
Culture
Beaded Necklaces Are Summoning In Another Boho Summer
Beaded necklaces are trending. Vogue edits some of the best to buy now – and how to wear a beaded necklace beyond the beach.
Technology
Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming and Benedict Wong Urge U.K. Government to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger in Op-Ed: ‘It Threatens to Inflict Immense Harm’
Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming and Benedict Wong have urged the U.K. government to intervene in the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros merger, saying it “threatens to inflict immense harm on the British public.” In an op-ed addressed to culture minister Lisa Nandy, the trio said her intervention could be “prove one of the most important decisions any […]
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Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming, Benedict Wong Pen Op-Ed Urging U.K. to Block “Dangerous” Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
"Actors are often told to stay out of legal arguments... But we have spent our lives on enough U.K. sets, worked alongside enough U.K. crews [...] to know that this is not someone else’s argument. It is ours."
Culture
Betye Saar Dead at 99—Here are 5 Places to See the Legendary Artist’s Work
A list of the best places to see works by the legendary artist.
Culture
Betye Saar, Pioneering Assemblage Artist Who Powerfully Tackled Racism, Dies at 99
She died just four days before her 100th birthday on July 30.
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Betye Saar, influential assemblage artist who 'liberated' Aunt Jemima, dies at 99
Assemblage artist Betye Saar, who's known for arming stereotypical images of mammies with deadly weaponry, and has influenced generations of artists, has died.
Technology
Big Tech is forcing consumers to pay for its AI boom. Voters are pushing back.
State regulators are making Big Tech pay for its own grid build-out — leaving traditional utility stocks exposed to a political reckoning.
Technology
Bill Oddie, Wildlife Presenter and Comedian, Dies at 85
Bill Oddie, the English comedian and conservationist known for hosting wildlife programs including BBC’s “Springwatch,” has died. He was 85. Oddie’s agent, David Foster, confirmed his death in a statement to BBC News on Monday, calling him “the country’s best-loved birder.” Foster continued: “Bill was a multi-talented celebrity — wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, […]
Technology
Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
Comedian and former Goodie who became a noted ornithologist and TV presenter.
Markets
Bill to Curb Staged Accidents Introduced in Senate
The industry trades have come out to support the latest effort on Capitol Hill to thwart staged accidents. Sen. Ashley Moody on July 22 introduced the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act. About a year ago, Representatives Mike Collins and Brandon …
Technology
Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say
Lawyers predict ‘more suppression and no active investigations’ but victims’ groups determined to continue fight As Donald Trump ’s former defense lawyer Todd Blanche appears poised for confirmation as attorney general, numerous Jeffrey Epstein survivors have sounded the alarm that a US justice department helmed by him would derail their pursuit of justice. In a letter urging Republican senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn to reject his nomination, these survivors said that Blanche’s handling of the Epstein case as acting attorney general was characterized by misstep after misstep. Continue reading...
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Boss of startup hacked by rogue OpenAI agent urges ‘radical transparency’ in investigation
Artificial intelligence firm should provide $100m for cyber defences, says Hugging Face CEO Business live – latest updates The boss of the startup hacked by an OpenAI agent has called for the investigation into the incident to show “radical transparency”. Clément Delangue, the chief executive of Hugging Face, said the “unprecedented” attack on his business required a similar response. Continue reading...
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Brazil recalls ambassador after Argentina's President Milei insults government officials
Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has recalled its ambassador to Argentina after President Javier Milei insulted Brazilian officials while in their country
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Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.
Technology
BuzzFeed Laying Off 35% of Its Employees After Byron Allen Takes Over Company
BuzzFeed is slashing its workforce on the heels of the digital media company’s deal to sell a controlling ownership stake to entrepreneur and comedian Byron Allen. The company disclosed that it is laying off about 35% of its current employees and contractors. “The reduction in workforce plan is intended to advance the Company’s path towards […]
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BuzzFeed is slashing its workforce by 35% under new owner Byron Allen
Billionaire Byron Allen bought a majority stake in BuzzFeed earlier this year. The media company, known for its eccentric videos and quizzes, is laying off 180 employees across all of its brands.
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BuzzFeed, HuffPost and Tasty to Lay Off 180 Staffers
The move marks a major restructuring at the Byron Allen-controlled media company.
Technology
CBS Sets Fall Dates for ‘Marshals,’ ‘Survivor’ and More
Most of the network's lineup will roll out in early October.
Technology
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: A U.S.-China debate that's becoming bigger than tariffs
The AI race is heating up so fast this summer that it's reshaping national priorities in the U.S. and China.
Culture
Calibre 50 Celebrates Historic 28th No. 1 Hit at Billboard’s First-Ever Mazatlán Pop-Up Moment | Noticias Billboard
For the first time ever, Billboard brought its signature Pop-Up Moment beyond U.S. borders—landing in the vibrant, sun-soaked city of Mazatlán, along the Pacific coast in Sinaloa, Mexico. Known as the birthplace of banda and a heartbeat of regional Mexican music, Mazatlán provided a powerful backdrop for this milestone celebration. The occasion was especially meaningful […]
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Calibre 50 Celebrates Its Historic 28th No. 1 Hit at Billboard’s First-Ever Mazatlán Pop-Up Moment
Billboard hosted the event at the birthplace of banda music to honor the regional Mexican band.
California
California bill would let abuse victims use trauma as legal defense for violent crime
For the fourth year in a row, California lawmakers are weighing whether to give violent criminals the legal right to cite abuse in their legal defense.
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California celebrates five years helping students and families plan for school and career through Cradle-to-Career
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California secures federal assistance to support response to Dove Fire in Tuolumne County
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California's vote count was painfully slow. Can this proposal speed it up for November?
The California Voter Foundation, a nonprofit group with a mission to improve the election process for voters, issued a report pushing for several changes to the ballot signature-curing process.
Technology
Canal+ Seals Landmark Pact to Invest Nearly $1.1 Billion in French and European Films
Canal+ has reached a five-year deal with French cinema organizations which will see the pay-TV powerhouse invest nearly €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in French and European films between 2028 and 2032. Canal+ Chairman and CEO Maxime Saada announced the deal in a post on X, describing the agreement as “historic,” reaffirming Canal+’s position as the […]
Technology
Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis: ‘I Have Not Stopped Living’
"Some days I’m so tired I can’t get the day moving at all. On others, it gives me a little more room to move, think, work, and feel like myself"
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Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis: ‘I Have Not Stopped Living and I Have Not Stopped Working’
Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The 83-year-old singer-songwriter, best known for her 1972 hit “You’re So Vain,” revealed the news on Monday in a statement (via People). “So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing. The truth […]
Technology
Carly Simon Writes Moving Letter About Parkinson’s Diagnosis
“It is as though the part of the brain that sends out invitations to participate in life has temporarily misplaced the guest list”
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's disease, skin cancer diagnoses: 'I am still very much here'
In a statement shared with The Times, 'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon announced she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and has dedicated time away from the spotlight to learn how to live with the illness.
Culture
Carly Simon shares Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and says music has ‘rescued’ her
Singer-songwriter also had surgery to treat carcinoma on her face, leading her to ‘withdraw from public view’ The musician Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson’s disease in a statement shared on Monday. “So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing,” Simon said. “The truth is, I’ve been learning how to live with Parkinson’s disease.” Continue reading...
Technology
Case Against D4vd, Singer Accused of Murdering Teen, Will Proceed to Trial
Musican was a “very clever adult” who sexually abused Celeste Rivas Hernandez and “gaslit” her before murdering her, prosecutors argued
Science
Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer
John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.
Technology
Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery
The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".
Technology
Charli XCX ‘Begrudgingly’ Shares ‘Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition)’ on Streaming
The singer's highly-anticipated follow-up to Brat arrived last week
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Chile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara's murder under Pinochet
Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military coup in 1973.
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China and Japan differ on whether their foreign ministers spoke last week at ASEAN
Japan and China are giving conflicting accounts about whether their foreign ministers briefly spoke last week
Technology
China industrial profit growth slows again in June as retreating oil prices sap earnings lift
Corporate earnings have staged one of the strongest turnarounds in the economy this year, swinging from barely positive growth in 2025 to double-digit gains.
Technology
China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
Shares of Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT have soared as the company began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest IPO in recent years
Technology
China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos
Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.
Technology
Chinese RAM company CXMT makes a $484 billion stock market debut
The China-based memory firm ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had a massive first day on the Shanghai stock exchange after its shares surged 466 percent, as reported earlier by The Wall Street Journal and CNBC. The stock market frenzy boosted CXMT's valuation to $484 billion, making it the most valuable Chinese company listed on the exchange. […] The China-based memory firm ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had a massive first day on the Shanghai stock exchange after its shares surged 466 percent, as reported earlier by The Wall Street Journal and CNBC . The stock market frenzy boosted CXMT's valuation to $484 billion, making it the most valuable Chinese company listed on the exchange. CXMT looks to challenge Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix, which currently control the majority of the global memory market. But with demand from data-hungry AI giants straining the memory industry ,
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Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.
Technology
Chipmaker CXMT’s 466% market debut surge makes it the most valuable China-listed company
The Hefei-based company raised 57.92 billion yuan ($8.6 billion) after pricing its IPO at 8.66 yuan per share.
Technology
Circus performer accidentally shot in neck with arrow at New York county fair
A circus performer was accidentally shot in the neck by an arrow during a performance in upstate New York
Culture
Clinton Foundation launches institute to help state govts find nonpartisan solutions
The Clinton Foundation has launched a new initiative to develop nonpartisan policy solutions with state and local governments
Culture
Colorful City Totes Are Trending This Summer
From Chloé to Coach, a cheerful tote is the easiest way to refresh your work wardrobe this summer.
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Comey says seashells post was political speech, not a threat, as he presses judge to dismiss charges
Former FBI Director James Comey is urging a judge to throw out federal charges against him.
Culture
Commonwealth Games 2026: day four – in pictures
We look at the best images from day four in Glasgow, featuring track and field, swimming and boxing Continue reading...
Technology
Consolidated food supply may be worsening cyclospora outbreaks, experts say
Experts say food industry consolidation may be amplifying the cyclospora outbreak, allowing contaminated produce to spread farther.
Culture
Corrupt Guatemalan Mayor Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge as Part of Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Initiative
A former Guatemalan mayor, Romeo Ramos Cruz, 58, pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to import more than five kilograms of cocaine into the United States. Ramos Cruz arrived in the United States on Aug. 4, 2025, following extradition from Guatemala, where he had been detained at the request of the United States.
Markets
Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino will exit following customer backlash over modern logo redesign.
Technology
Crypto stocks rally thanks to rotation from AI infrastructure; bitcoin miners lag
Crypto stocks proved some of the top gainers Monday even as the broader market sold off and capital rotated away from chip and AI infrastructure names.
Technology
Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks raise concerns about U.S. food safety
Public health concerns are widening as cyclosporiasis cases surge and a salmonella outbreak across 17 states has many Americans raising concerns about U.S. food safety. Back-to-back cases where people are getting sick from food have put many on edge. William Brangham discussed the concerns with Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins University.
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D4vd murder case: Singer to stand trial on charges over 14-year-old girl's death
D4vd -- whose legal name is David Burke -- pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, sexual abuse of a child and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
Technology
D4vd's Apple Music page reportedly hacked amid murder charges
A song titled I Did It briefly appears on the musician's profile, as a pre-trial hearing continues.
Technology
DNC chair faces growing scrutiny amid financial pressure and internal turmoil
Fraught time for Ken Martin as new reporting details cash-flow problem and divisions over party’s direction Mounting financial pressures and growing internal turmoil at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) have intensified scrutiny of chair Ken Martin, as new reporting detailed a deepening cash-flow problem, management concerns and widening divisions over the party’s direction less than 100 days before the November midterm elections. The latest reporting has underscored both the committee’s financial distress and the toll it has taken on Martin personally. The New York Times reported that the embattled DNC chair, who took the helm last year, became the subject of an internal HR inquiry after throwing his phone in the direction of a junior aide’s desk during a heated exchange in early July, prompting a formal complaint. The Times, citing people familiar with the matter, also reported t
Culture
David Jonsson: the London rising star handpicked to be the new Black Panther
Jonsson has come a long way from east London’s Docklands, winning accolades on stage and screen Few characters carry the cultural weight of Black Panther. Since 2018, the Wakandan king has become a global symbol of Black excellence, credited with reshaping expectations of representation on screen. The first film grossed more than $1.3bn (£1bn) worldwide, won three Oscars and became the first superhero movie nominated for best picture. Continue reading...
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ACV Impacts “We’re really starting to see increased usage across the board of those ACV (actual cash value)-only loss provisions and loss settlements and endorsements than we have in the past. That wind and hail deductible is consistently, almost always …
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Deep Com Roots Sells ‘Summer Days’ to Half the World, as ISII Group Rolls on ‘Amor de Dios’ With Belen Rueda (EXCLUSIVE)
Flexing its muscles as one of the biggest new kids on its film industry block, Spain’s ISII Group has gone into production on “Amor de Dios” headlined by “The Orphanage” star Belén Rueda and produced by ISII banner label Inefable Productions.  The news comes as ISII Group distribution-sales house Deep Com Roots has sold “Summer […]
Global
Democracy activist allowed to stay in UK for 6 months after immigration trouble
His lawyer says Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Wu Chi-wai has been granted permission to stay in the U
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Deputy Director Mark Paoletta’s Remarks to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission
Deputy Director Mark Paoletta provided remarks to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission.
Technology
Destroyer, Stephin Merritt to Headline Bazooka! Fest
Times New Viking, Joanna Sternberg, Sad13, and Asher White round up the lineup
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Details on Emma Roberts and Cody John's wedding. And what no-show dad Eric Roberts had to say
After four years together, actor Emma Roberts and Cody John are married. Inside their intimate Idaho wedding, custom dress details, and star-studded guest list.
Culture
Detroit Institute of Arts Receives Gift of More Than 2,000 Modern and Contemporary Artworks from Silverman Estate
Among the highlights are works from the Silvermans' renowned Fluxus collection.
Global
Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
Technology
Diego Luna to Be Feted at Sarajevo Film Festival as ‘Ashes’ Screens
Mexican actor, director and producer Diego Luna will be feted at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, which runs Aug. 14 to 21. Luna will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo in recognition of his “outstanding career and indelible contribution to cinema.” The festival will screen “Ashes,” his latest directorial feature, which premiered at the Cannes […]
Technology
Diego Luna to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at Bosnian Film Festival
"It's been many years since I've wanted to go to Sarajevo," said the 'Andor' star.
Technology
Diiv Announce New A. G. Cook-Produced Album Via Hotline
Zirp! is out October 30
Culture
Diplo, Logan Paul Honor Oliver Tree at Santa Cruz ‘Celebration of Life’
The memorial service was held six weeks after the singer died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro at 32.
Technology
DoJ urges supreme court to allow Trump order targeting mail-in voting
Emergency appeal comes after court upheld ruling blocking president’s order ahead of November midterms The Trump administration has asked the supreme court to clear the way for an executive order from Donald Trump that could dramatically change mail-in voting. The emergency appeal comes after an appeals court upheld a ruling blocking the president’s order in nearly half the country ahead of November’s midterm elections. Continue reading...
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Documentary explores why U.S. mothers lack support systems found in other countries
A new documentary explores the realities of motherhood in America, from the high cost of child care to the culture wars over parenting and raising a family. Amna Nawaz spoke with the filmmakers behind "No Country for Mothers" for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Technology
Don’t Miss the Swiss at Locarno: From a Hunt for Loot, ‘The Chilean’ and Don Quixote to ‘Small Talk’
The 79th edition of Switzerland's big summer fest will showcase a plethora of homegrown and co-pro fare, with THR highlighting some titles for those looking to add local flavor to their fest schedules.
Technology
Dylan Mulvaney Responds After Trump Mocks Her and CNN’s Kaitlan Collins at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
"To the president, thank you for reminding me that I am more powerful than I even knew," she said in a video posted to social media.
Technology
E.J. Peaker, Actress and Singer in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and ‘That’s Life,’ Dies at 82
She starred alongside Robert Morse on the latter, a Broadway-style musical comedy program at ABC that impressed critics but lasted just one season.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Alisha Boe Is YSL Beauty’s New Black Opium Ambassador
YSL Beauty’s global brand president Yann Andrea discussed the choice of talent, the new scent Black Opium Pink Glaze and other strategy.
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EXCLUSIVE: Diana Rubin Named Inaugural CMO of Bubble
The marketing executive hails from Sol de Janeiro, Kiehl's, YSL Beauty and Lancôme.
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EXCLUSIVE: Elias Matso, the Corsetière You May Not Know, but Should
The Polimoda graduate has received plenty of buzz for his contributions to the NYFW runways and Hollywood red carpets. Here, he shares an exclusive look at his senior thesis collection.
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EXCLUSIVE: Manolo Blahnik Taps Chloé Executive to Lead Americas Business
Kimberly Mimnaugh also held leadership roles at Theory, Helmut Lang and Brunello Cucinelli.
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EXCLUSIVE: Saudi Arabia to Showcase Fashion, Food in ‘Immersive’ Display at Selfridges’ Corner Shop
Called "Saudi: Sky's the Limit," the display will feature more than 20 fashion, beauty and food brands meant to highlight the richness of the country's culture, creativity and design talent.
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Emmy Rossum Crime Drama ‘Furious’ Elevates Trauma Tropes Through Strong Performances: TV Review
The Hulu crime drama “Furious” may be (loosely) inspired by the 1987 thriller “Black Widow,” but the series has several other, and frankly stronger, influences at work. After all, in swapping out a serial killer of rich men she marries for money in favor of a child trafficking victim who targets her former abusers, creator […]
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Europe live: French firefighters warn it could take ‘weeks or months’ to extinguish wildfires
Firefighters in France and Spain face another day battling wildfires, as another heatwave set to hit this week Pedro Sánchez says Spain is suffering effects of climate crisis as firefighters battle wildfires in France Provisional data on wildfires in Spain shows that more than 170,000 hectares of forest land have been affected since the beginning of the year – a nearly sixfold increase on the almost 29,000 recorded in the same period in 2025. 35 major fires have been recorded so far, up from just 11 last year. Continue reading...
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Europe wildfire in pictures: Gigantic fire cloud engulfing France, Spain regions
A rare wildfire spreading across France's Bordeaux region and has spread to Western Madrid is fire cloud that can generate its own thunderstorms.
Culture
Expatriated Hedge Fund Manager Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
A Cayman resident who renounced his U.S. citizenship was sentenced today to 37 months in prison for tax evasion.
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Facial Hair Removal: Everything You Need To Know About Doing It At Home
We called in the experts to find out exactly which hair removal method is best, from waxing to dermaplaning, threading and more.
California
Facing $1.5B fire alarm bill, CA prisons go with human smoke detectors
Do you smell smoke? Inside California prisons, there are people assigned to do just that. As CalMatters’ Cayla Mihalovich explains, California’s 31 prisons have outdated, malfunctioning or inoperable fire alarm systems. But replacing all those systems, which include various detection devices, control panels and network connections, would cost $1.5 billion. To get around shelling out […]
Technology
Faith No More Are Finally Reuniting in 2027
After a few false starts and canceled shows, the band will return to the stage for the first time in over a decade next year in Australia and New Zealand
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Faith No More Reunite
The group will head Down Under for their first live shows in a decade, alongside System of A Down
Culture
Fans Choose JENNIE’s ‘Less Than a Lover’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
The BLACKPINK member's new solo single brought in more than 62% of the vote this week.
Technology
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady. Here's what that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its overnight rate unchanged at the conclusion of its July meeting.
Science
Federal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use
A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction shows continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people
Technology
Final texts from girl to singer D4vd shown in court at hearing on her killing
Prosecutors detailed the last night of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, showing her phone went silent after arriving at singer D4vd's home
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Finland’s radical answer to renewable energy’s biggest headache: The world’s largest sand battery
A small Finnish town has turned to the world's largest commercial sand battery to tackle a major hurdle in the energy transition: intermittency.
Markets
Fire Aboard Floating Restaurant on New Hampshire Lake Under Investigation
New Hampshire officials ere investigating a fire on board The Dive, a floating bar and restaurant on Lake Winnipesaukee. The State Police Marine Patrol received reports of a fire on board The Dive, a floating bar and restaurant, which was …
Technology
Fivefold increase for Chinese chip maker CXMT in Shanghai debut
CXMT closed its first day of trading with a market capitalization of $85 billion
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For 44 years, this investor held aces in the long-bond game. He just folded.
Lacy Hunt’s about-face on long-term Treasurys marks the end of an era. Here’s what it means for your money.
Technology
Ford wants more customers to customize vehicles to boost profits as it eyes 'Nike shoe drop' moments
Ford is expanding its accessory and parts business in an effort to boost profits and better tap into the $53 billion U.S. automotive aftermarket industry.
Markets
France Finance Minister Warns of Economic Shock for Region Hit by Fires
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said wildfires in the southwest are a major economic setback for the region as businesses and tourists were forced to evacuate. “Everyone is fully mobilized in response to the ecological and social disaster,” Lescure said …
Technology
France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins
Coming days are ‘absolutely critical’ for firefighters before temperatures rise again this week, officials say Firefighters in France and Spain are racing to bring huge wildfires under control before another heatwave this week that will complicate efforts to tame the flames. Spain’s interior minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, said Monday and Tuesday were “absolutely crucial days” before temperatures rise again from Wednesday. Continue reading...
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France says monster fire that forced 220,000 people to flee has stopped growing
Fire crews in southwest France are battling a massive wildfire that has burned an area four times the size of Paris
Technology
Fred again.. & Latin Mafia to Host Mixtape Production Livestream That Won’t End Until the Mixtape Is Done
The British producer and Mexican trio will start the stream 1 p.m. CT on July 28.
Technology
French Fire Burns Near Bordeaux as Spain Fights Blazes
French and Spanish firefighters preparing to battle wildfires for a sixth consecutive day face worsening weather conditions as temperatures are forecast to rise further. With more than 300,000 people evacuated across the two countries through the weekend, a French official …
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French president pledges support on visit to fire zone
French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: “We will win this battle together.”
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French wildfire created country's 1st recorded pyrocumulonimbus cloud, igniting more fires
A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said.
Technology
From 'oil' to 'shock', here's what Kalshi traders expect Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh will say this week
Kalshi traders are predicting Warsh will mention last week's supply shock at this week's Federal Reserve press conference.
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From a Kyiv bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains her shift on Russia's war in Ukraine
A close ally of President Trump, Loomer has reversed her longtime criticism of Ukraine and is urging fellow conservatives to be wary of Moscow's propaganda, which she blames for duping large swaths of the American right.
California
From the 2026 FIFA World Cup to LA28: California is ready
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Funeral director who left people unburied breached families' trust 'on industrial scale', court hears
The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a "horror scene".
Culture
Gabby Williams Gets Ready for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend With Steve Lacy and a Glass of Wine
All-Star Weekend was something of a homecoming for the Golden State Valkyries forward, who used to play in Chicago. “I hope that I can go out by the water, maybe go on a rooftop,” she says.
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Genevieve becomes a Category 5 hurricane but is not expected to make landfall
Genevieve has become a Category 5 hurricane, the first in the East Pacific in two years, forecasters say
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Georgia school shooter had chaotic childhood, fixated on mass killings: Psychologist
A psychologist has testified that a teenager who killed two students and two teachers in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia had a chaotic, lonely upbringing
Global
Girlguiding unveils first major redesign of uniform range since 1990
Under the new rules, members will be able to wear a top from the new range with their own trousers.
Culture
Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2026
From Bonnie Tyler and Neil Sedaka to Bob Weir, John Forté and beyond, Billboard remembers the artists who left us this year.
Technology
Google Ordered to Defend Robby Starbuck’s AI Defamation Suit
Alphabet Inc.’s Google LLC lost its bid Friday to escape a court case dangling the specter of legal liability for false statements made by an artificial intelligence chatbot. A Delaware Superior Court judge let the conservative activist Robby Starbuck move …
Culture
Gracie Abrams’ Official Online Store Drops New T-Shirts & Hoodies: Shop the Best Merch Now
With the No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart right now, here's where to shop the singer-songwriter's merch and apparel online.
Culture
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Crashes San Diego Comic-Con For Pop-Up Ice Cream Truck Performance of ‘Basket Case’
The singer took to Gallagher Square outside Petco Park to promote the group's upcoming coming-of-age rock comedy Nimrods .
Global
Gunmen attack a community in Nigeria and kill 30 people, residents say
Gunmen attacked a community in northwestern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and injuring several others, residents said Monday, in the latest violence in the conflict-hit region.
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Gunmen attack a community in Nigeria and kill 30 people, residents say
Gunmen have attacked a community in northwestern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and injuring several others
Science
Gunther von Hagens, creator of Body Worlds and plastination, dies aged 81
Controversial anatomist’s body ‘will definitely be plastinated’ in line with his wishes, a spokesperson said Gunther von Hagens, who developed a technique for permanently preserving human bodies in rigid states and toured the world with his controversial Body Worlds exhibition, has moved closer to fulfilling a long-held wish to be sliced up and displayed in a museum after dying aged 81. “It is with deep sadness that the family and the Institute for Plastination announce the passing of Dr Gunther von Hagens, inventor of plastination and creator of the Body Worlds exhibitions,” the German anatomist’s institute said in a statement on Monday. Continue reading...
Technology
Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81
Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” exhibits of preserved human corpses, has died
Technology
He brought AI to Wall Street in 1994 — but won’t trust ChatGPT with his money
Vasant Dhar built one of the first AI-driven hedge funds. Here’s what he wants investors to know about the technology.
Global
He was shot at by ICE, then wrongfully accused. His nightmare had only just begun
After masked agents fired on his truck, Francisco Longoria was ambushed, charged and jailed – only for the case against him to fall apart. Now he and his family are seeking justice, and says the harrowing experience is part of a troubling pattern It was just after 8am on 16 August and Francisco Longoria, who runs a party supply business, was driving his truck down a suburban southern California street to deliver a jumper for a water slide. But this ordinary Saturday morning turned into a nightmare when, suddenly, three unmarked vehicles stopped his truck and four masked men jumped out. Longoria, who had brought his son Jonathan Longoria and son-in-law Daniel Rascon with him, wondered if they were being abducted. Continue reading...
Technology
Here’s how to use the salary ranges in job postings to get paid more
Virginia and Maine are the latest states pushing for salary transparency.
Markets
Hispanic Neighborhoods in Florida Pay Much Higher Premiums, Consumer Group Says
Florida’s top insurance regulator and some insurance producers, including the former president of the Latin American Association of Insurance Agents, are questioning a report that suggests policyholders in Hispanic neighborhoods in the state pay much higher premiums. “While we acknowledge …
Technology
Honor Magic V6 review: sleek foldable phone lacking a bit of polish
Super-premium Android has top performance, long battery life and good cameras, but is let down by software Honor’s svelte Android phone-tablet has been given a glow-up for its sixth version, offering a great alternative to Samsung for a fancy foldable with a red suede-like back framed in gold. The Magic V6 continues the Chinese challenger brand’s strategy of taking a razor-thin device and slapping a giant circular lump on the back to fit in top-class cameras, something others often forgo. It costs a not inconsiderable £1,500 (€1,700/A$2,999) but only until August when the price jumps to a cool £2,000 (€2,300) – a solid £300 more than last year’s model as the cost of RAMageddon continues to bite , even at the very top end of the market. Main screen: 7.95in (403ppi) 120Hz OLED flexible display Cover screen: 6.52in (406ppi) 120Hz OLED Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 RAM: 16GB S
Culture
How 'The Real Housewives' Went From Trashy TV to a High-Fashion Playground
20 years in, ‘Real Housewives’ fashion has leveled-up from its early seasons. Vogue asked five iconic housewives to reflect. “Looking at some of those [early] looks, I do think: Even Louis Vuitton makes mistakes,” says Luann.
Global
How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".
Global
How a bridge became a symbol of US-Canada tensions
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has officially opened to motorists amid a trade row between both countries.
Technology
How to Stream Shark Week Live Online Without Cable
Shark Week has officially returned, bringing another frenzy of great whites, makos and other underwater predators to Discovery Channel. The network’s annual programming event kicked off Sunday, July 26, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 1, with new specials airing nightly beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Cord-cutters can watch Shark Week live online through Sling TV, […]
Culture
How to Style Summer’s Hottest Shoe Trends, From Ballet Sneakers to Rope Sandals
Discover the season’s top-trending shoe trends—from jelly flats to ballerinas and rope sandals—plus how to wear them.
Culture
How ‘Impossible Creatures’ Author Katherine Rundell Interprets the World Through Fantasy
With a major bestseller and a huge new movie deal, Katherine Rundell is the next British author set to take Hollywood.
Technology
I risk losing my livelihood because Nissan failed to repair my car
I’m a self-employed driving instructor and I’m running out of cash to hire a replacement dual-control vehicle My livelihood as a self-employed driving instructor is under threat owing to Nissan’s failure to repair my leased dual-control car. It has been off the road awaiting a spare part for three months, and I’ve now been told it will take at least a further month to arrive. Continue reading...
Culture
I work in a hospital – and didn’t know I was having a heart attack. Here’s what more women should know
Women and men exhibit different heart attack symptoms. Knowing these lesser-known factors can help save your life A few months ago at work, when I rose from my seat and walked a few steps, something felt off. There was a strange pressure in my chest and rib cage, but I ignored it, took my water bottle from the kitchen and returned to my desk. The next day it happened again. There was no pain and my breathing was fine. But whenever I stood up and took a few steps, the odd squeezing would return. I work at a hospital as a neurosurgery coordinator, and the wall was lined with posters about stroke and heart distress signs. I barely glanced at the pictures, having memorized them years ago. Elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, or hs-CRP, score: the level of these proteins increases with inflammation, and a high level can indicate blood vessels in the heart are narrowing (cardiovascula
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ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to keep one of its largest detention facilities open for at least another year
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ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to keep one of its largest detention facilities open for at least another year. This decision comes despite reports of human rights abuses.
Markets
IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised President Javier Milei’s austerity policies during a visit to Buenos Aires
Technology
Imax China Prepares Full ‘Odyssey’ Rollout Across Nearly 800 Screens as CEO Cites the ‘Christopher Nolan Effect’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Imax China is preparing to dedicate the vast majority of its nearly 800-screen network to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” when the film opens in mainland China on Aug. 14, with CEO Daniel Manwaring telling Variety that audience anticipation for the release “is going to be enormous.” “I’m expecting a very large majority of our entire […]
California
In 'Furious,' a female serial killer is more than the murders she commits
Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, 'Furious' stars Emmy Rossum as an FBI agent on the trail of a female serial killer who gives reasons to dislike her victims.
Global
In a German forest, 2 brothers keep the ancient tradition of charcoal burning alive
Immo Feldmer continues the ancient tradition of charcoal burning in Germany's Harz Mountains
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India's youth-led 'cockroach' protests expose cracks in Modi's government
What started as outrage over leaked medical entrance exams turned into one of India's largest youth-led protest movements challenging India's prime minister. They call themselves the cockroaches after a top official compared jobless youth to the pests. Producer Zeba Warsi reports on how India's Gen Z took on one of the world's most powerful leaders. Uzair Usmani and Naila Khan contributed to the field producing this piece.
Science
Industrial chicken farming accelerating spread of diarrhoea bacteria, study finds
Intensive nature of modern chicken farming creates ideal conditions for campylobacter , allowing bacteria to evolve Industrial chicken farming is accelerating the spread of the world’s most common bacterial cause of diarrhoea, scientists have found. The study found a dramatic increase in the exchange of campylobacter strains between wild birds and chickens as farming has intensified, creating the ideal conditions for the bacteria to mix, spread and acquire new traits. There has also been a rise in antimicrobial resistance traits in circulating strains, raising concerns that serious illness in people will be more difficult to treat. Continue reading...
Technology
International Cowboy Day celebrations in Nairobi – in pictures
Observed annually on the fourth Saturday of July, International Cowboy Day celebrates the history, culture and legacy of the American west, and has a growing following in Kenya and other parts of Africa Continue reading...
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International Dance League’s First Media Rights Deal Is With ESPN (Exclusive)
The IDL's 2026 regular season still has events in Seoul and Los Angeles ahead of the L.A. championships.
Markets
Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.
Technology
JetBlue overhauls fare options, from basic first to flexible economy. Here's what to know
JetBlue is doing away with its "Core" product and putting economy tickets under a new name.
Technology
Jim Cramer warns AI's circular financing frenzy echoes the dot-com bubble
CNBC's Jim Cramer said reports of Nvidia backing OpenAI's data center expansion revived memories of the financing arrangements that preceded the dot-com crash.
Science
Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts support
Scientists say decision is blow to UK astronomy as deep space observatory is home to world-leading facilities Jodrell Bank Observatory, which runs a world-leading network of radio telescopes, is facing closure after its major funder cut support for the facility. The deep space observatory, which hosts the Grade I-listed Lovell telescope , is prized by astronomers who study galaxies, black holes, star formation, planets beyond the solar system and the afterglow of the big bang. Continue reading...
Technology
John C. Dvorak, Veteran Tech Journalist and ‘No Agenda’ Podcaster, Dies at 80
The cultural commentator also was known for his influential PC Magazine column ‘Inside Track.’
Culture
John Mellencamp Slams Trump’s ‘Stupid F–king Idea’ to Rename Gulf of Mexico While Singing a Rock Classic
The rocker paused in the middle of singing "Pink Houses" to make a jab at the president.
Technology
John Oliver Returns to Expose Trump Family’s Shady Crypto Dealings: ‘We Badly Need Proper Guardrails’
On Sunday night, John Oliver returned to the desk of “Last Week Tonight” from his summer hiatus, and there was, naturally, plenty to discuss. The HBO host, whose contract is up at the end of 2026 — and whose parent company is facing a probable acquisition by Paramount Skydance, putting the lefty comedian directly in […]
Culture
Joyce Carol Oates thinks the 90s TV adaptation of The Odyssey is the best. I beg to differ | Stuart Heritage
The Hallmark Channel’s ropey version of The Odyssey is going viral for its star-studded cast. Christopher Nolan’s film only looks better by comparison Christopher Nolan ’s version of The Odyssey is far from the first committed to screen. As early as 1911, Italian director Guiseppe de Liguoro made a silent version entitled L’Odissea. Readers of a certain age may remember watching the futuristic animated series Ulysses 31 throughout the 1980s. O Brother, Where Art Thou? is based on The Odyssey. So too, if you squint as hard as you can and discount the Goofy Goober song, is the first SpongeBob SquarePants movie. However, the pre-Nolan adaptation that has the biggest legacy is arguably Andrei Konchalovsky’s two-part version, made in 1997 for the Hallmark Channel. This is the adaptation that has been doing the rounds in recent days, clipped up on social media (the full version is highly disco
Culture
Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old girl
Prosecutors claim singer killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to expose relationship and ruin his music career A Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday that singer D4vd must stand trial over the killing, sexual abuse and mutilation of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Judge Charlaine Olmedo decided after a five-day preliminary hearing that prosecutors had provided enough probable cause to put the 21-year-old singer, who was born David Burke, on trial. Prosecutors have claimed Burke killed Celeste after she threatened to expose their relationship and ruin his burgeoning music career. Continue reading...
Markets
Jury Awards 78-Year-Old Victim $56 Million for Crash Caused by Amazon Delivery Driver
A Massachusetts jury has awarded $56 million to a 78-year old man who suffered catastrophic physical and brain injuries after his car was hit by an Amazon delivery van in 2024. In addition to the amount of the award, the …
Culture
King Gizzard Announce Australian Tour, a Rave Set, and a Block Party They Curated
The tour includes a two-day, band-curated Croxton Block Party in Melbourne.
Global
Kohberger trying to challenge conviction in University of Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty last year to the University of Idaho murders, is trying to challenge his conviction, according to new court documents.
Culture
LVMH’s Fashion Sales Rise 1% in Q2
The luxury conglomerate’s overall sales, meanwhile, were up 3% in the quarter.
Technology
Latitude secures Henham Park home for next 20 years
Festival founder Melvin Benn reveals he has signed a new lease on the current site until 2051.
Technology
Laufey Signs With UTA in All Areas
Fast-rising Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Laufey has signed with United Talent Agency for global representation in all areas, the company announced early Monday. UTA will work to secure opportunities across live touring, media, filmed entertainment, brand partnerships, and more. The signing comes as Laufey — whose fusion of pop and traditional jazz has introduced a decade-sold style […]
Global
Laura Kuenssberg: Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.
Technology
Legendary British presenter and star of British comedy series 'The Goodies,' dies
Bill Oddie, a British comic actor who had a second career as as a bird expert and wildlife presenter, died on Saturday, his agent said, He was 85
Culture
Leila Cobo Receives 2026 Fulbright Colombia Excellence Award: ‘Their Mission Defines Me’
The statuette was presented to Cobo in an intimate ceremony in Colombia.
Global
Live Results: Georgia's 13th Congressional District special election
The winner will serve out the remaining few months of the late Democratic Rep. David Scott's current term.
Technology
Locarno’s StepIn Focuses on ‘Power, People, Data and the Future of Film’: ‘The Counter-Algorithm Is a Human Being Who Gives a Damn’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Now in its 15th year, Locarno’s think tank StepIn will debate “Power, People, Data and the Future of Film.” “Last year, StepIn focused on one of the defining qualities of independent cinema: the willingness to embrace risk. One of the strongest conclusions from those discussions was that playing it safe is rarely the smartest strategy,” […]
Global
Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series
For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.
Technology
Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event
The 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October.
Technology
L’Agence Introduces Les Petites Collection
The petite collection offers seven best-selling fits.
Global
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.
Science
Malta International Contemporary Art Space is at the Forefront of the Country’s Burgeoning Art Scene
In an island-nation known for its rich cultural heritage, MICAS is shaping Malta into a contemporary art hub with its world-class program of exhibitions.
Global
Man and woman die after being pulled from sea off Cornish beach
A man and a woman both died at the scene after being recovered from the sea off Cornwall.
Global
Man convicted in Idaho college student killings seeks to withdraw guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger, convicted of killing four college students in 2022, claims he pleaded guilty due to bad legal advice A man convicted last year of killing four college students in Idaho has filed to withdraw his guilty plea and seek a new trial, claiming he pleaded guilty due to bad legal advice. Bryan Kohberger was convicted of breaking into a six-bedroom house in 2022 and killing four University of Idaho students in their early 20s. The victims – Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin – were found dead with dozens of knife wounds. Goncalves also showed evidence of asphyxiation and blunt force trauma . Continue reading...
Technology
Man jailed for abduction and rape of girl, 15, in Edinburgh basement
Aaron Strachan was told he may never be released from prison after abducting and raping the girl in Edinburgh last year.
Culture
Marcus Mumford Recalls This ‘Real Confidence’ Move Kendrick Lamar Pulled When They Met in a Dressing Room
The Mumford & Sons singer was summoned by K. Dot at Bonnaroo.
Technology
Massive Tribeca Fest Data Leak Exposes Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and More Celebs’ Contact Info; Meet the Man Who Discovered the Files
The Tribeca Festival suffered a data leak that exposed hundreds of thousands of records, as well as the contact information for thousands of celebrities, including Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Jennifer Lawrence, Angelina Jolie and festival co-founder Robert De Niro. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler revealed the leak in an ExpressVPN blog post over the weekend, […]
Technology
Material World: Carbios Validates Technology’s Use Case for Textile Recycling
Researchers developed a "super silk" with less shrinking, and Remade funds textile circularity research projects.
Global
McConnell out of hospital but not yet cleared to return to work, doctors say
The 84-year-old Republican senator has been away from work for weeks amid ongoing speculation about his health.
Technology
McConnell remains in rehab and not cleared for work, his office says
McConnell is 84, and was admitted to the hospital on June 14 and revealed weeks later that it was due to a fall.
Technology
Meta is royally screwing up its smart glasses roll out
Across New York City, London, and Washington, DC, ads for Meta's smart glasses have been plastered over with satirical posters from activist groups. One guerrilla ad calls these "the biggest advancement in pervert technology since the trenchcoat." Another transposes the words "mass surveillance predator glasses" over influencer Kylie Jenner's face, calling her out for partnering […] We’re leaning in with the playing card metaphor. Across New York City, London, and Washington, DC, ads for Meta's smart glasses have been plastered over with satirical posters from activist groups. One guerrilla ad calls these "the biggest advancement in pervert technology since the trenchcoat." Another transposes the words "mass surveillance predator glasses" over influencer Kylie Jenner's face, calling her out for partnering with the company as a glasses ambassador. The message of these ads is clear.
Bay Area
Miami’s Ultra-Luxury Home Sales Top NYC, Bay Area on Wealth Flight
Miami’s ultra-luxury real estate market is on track to shatter records in 2026, outpacing sales in New York City and the Bay Area as wealth continues to migrate to low-tax states. In the first six months of the year, 24 …
Markets
Michigan Man Sentenced for Role in Metro Detroit Auto Theft Ring
A Michigan man was sentenced last week for his role in a Detroit auto theft ring from 2023 to 2025, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. Amarion Jordan, 23, of Inkster, was sentenced to 5-20 years’ incarceration after pleading guilty to …
Technology
Miley Cyrus Signs to Atlantic Records
The pop star had been with Columbia Records since 2021
Culture
Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.
Technology
Misleading AI-generated doctors pose ‘huge danger to public safety’
Research shows AI accounts are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading dubious health advice Misleading health claims online pose a “huge danger to public safety”, experts have warned, after research has shown that AI-generated doctors are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading dubious health advice. The British Medical Association council deputy chair, Dr Emma Runswick, flagged the risks posed by AI accounts that “peddle medical myths and promote so-called miracle cures”. Continue reading...
Markets
Missouri Contractor Ordered to Pay $267K Over Fraud Scheme
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Craig J. Sutton, the owner of Tri County Fence and Deck, was sentenced for 43 felony counts and ordered to repay more than $257,000 in restitution. Sutton engaged in a pattern of fraudulent …
Technology
More cracks emerge in AI-related bonds as Meta, Microsoft earnings loom
‘The money has to come from somewhere,’ says Bryce Doty at Sit, of pressure heavy AI-debt supply and the rest of the bond market
Global
More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February
The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".
Global
Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film
Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.
Technology
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns to Earth
NASA astronaut Chris Williams is all smiles in this July 26, 2026, photo taken shortly after he landed with Expedition 74 Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, and Sergei Mikaev in Kazakhstan. This was Williams’ first mission. Williams spent eight months aboard the International Space Station, where he supported a wide range of scientific investigations and technology demonstrations. He […]
Technology
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams to Discuss Space Station Mission
NASA astronaut Chris Williams will recap his recent eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station during a news conference at 2:45 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Aug. 4, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA will stream this event live through a variety of platforms. Learn where to watch online: https://www.nasa.gov/live United States-based media interested […]
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NASA Science Soars During August Total Solar Eclipse
Each time the Moon covers the Sun during a total solar eclipse — darkening daytime skies and briefly revealing the Sun’s ethereal outer atmosphere, the corona — it presents new opportunities to better understand our star and its influence on Earth. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, as the next total solar eclipse sweeps over Greenland, Iceland, […]
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NASA to Cover Three US Spacewalks, Host Preview News Conference
NASA will provide coverage as astronauts venture outside the International Space Station during three spacewalks in August to continue upgrading solar arrays, replace a communications antenna, and connect power and data cables in support of space station operations. Experts will preview the upcoming spacewalks during a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Thursday, July 30, […]
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NASA’s Hubble Shows Star Formation in Andromeda Galaxy Winding Down
NASA’s Hubble finds that star formation in the Andromeda galaxy has undergone a 500-million-year decline.
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NASA’s Swift Sees ‘Wandering’ Mega Black Hole Shredding Star
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory captured an “orphan” black hole lighting up as it devoured a star on the outskirts of a faraway galaxy. These phenomena are rare to begin with, and none had ever before been seen so far outside of a galaxy’s core. “We were looking for these star-shredding events as a way […]
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NBC Comedy ‘Newlyweds’ Casts Emma Meisel, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio, Bill O’Neill
NBC’s new multi-cam comedy “Newlyweds” has cast three new series regulars, Variety has learned. Emma Meisel, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio and Bill O’Neill have all joined the series opposite leads Téa Leoni and Tim Daly. As previously reported, series executive producer Jamie Lee Curtis will also appear in a recurring guest star role. The logline for the […]
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NBCUniversal's Peacock to join YouTube Premium
The deal will introduce Peacock into millions of new homes.
Global
NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC
The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.
Technology
Nanoleaf’s colorful pegboard and shelf kit is half off
Nanoleaf’s Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit is a fun back-to-school buy that can add pops of customizable light and storage to your wall. It combines colorful smart lighting panels with a low-profile shelf and pegboard, and right now you can buy the kit for half off at $99.99 from Nanoleaf, which marks a new low […] Nanoleaf's Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit comes with nine color-changing LED panels. | Image: Nanoleaf Nanoleaf’s Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit is a fun back-to-school buy that can add pops of customizable light and storage to your wall. It combines colorful smart lighting panels with a low-profile shelf and pegboard, and right now you can buy the kit for half off at $99.99 from Nanoleaf , which marks a new low price. Nanoleaf Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit Where to Buy: $249.99 $99.99 at Nanoleaf The kit can hold up to 6.6 pounds and 3.3 pounds, respectively, making the
Culture
Natanael Cano Announces Stadium Tour in Mexico: Here Are the First Confirmed Dates
Titled after his upcoming album, Natanael Cano Vol. 1 , the new trek by the “King of Corridos Tumbados” will mark his return to the genre he propelled to the top.
Markets
Navigating the Fed’s next move? Here’s why these trades may be an investor’s best weapon.
Citigroup strategists suggest protecting from jitters over a potentially more hawkish Federal Reserve via small caps.
Culture
Nearly 20 Georgia O’Keeffe works to go on display in UK for first time
Ghost Ranch exhibition at Courtauld in London will look at how artist’s New Mexico home shaped her life and work As soon as Georgia O’Keeffe was shown Ghost Ranch, she knew it was her place. The remote property in the shadow of the mountains north of Santa Fe in New Mexico would become the artist’s summer residence for decades – a setting that fascinated her, inspired several paintings and is where her ashes were scattered. “I knew the minute I got up here that this was where I would live,” she once said. Continue reading...
Global
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat
Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
Technology
Netflix woes setting up for a Hollywood ending, says trader Mike Khouw
Netflix's stock price may have lost the plot, but its fundamental narrative remains intact.
Technology
New York school district halts plan to use humanoid robot amid backlash
Salamanca City Central says it is pausing project with Realbotix as it addresses concerns including data privacy A New York school district has walked back plans to introduce a humanoid robot at its high school after the proposal sparked backlash from educators and community members. The Salamanca City Central school district announced on 24 July in a social media post that its pilot project with Toronto-based tech company Realbotix had been put on hold “while we work through enhanced student data privacy agreements with the New York State Education Department and continue engaging with our community and stakeholders”. Continue reading...
California
New federal rule sends asylum cases to immigration courts, pushing migrants toward deportation
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services estimates that up to 444,000 of the more than 1.4 million asylum cases in its backlog could be affected by the rule.
Global
News Wrap: French firefighters battle massive wildfire
In our news wrap Monday, firefighters in southwest France are battling a wildfire that's forced more than 200,000 people to flee, nearly 100 million Americans are under active heat alerts as climbing temperatures and severe humidity grip much of the country and traffic began flowing over a new bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada.
Global
Number of suspects in fatal Seattle food festival shooting rises to three
One suspect is in custody, while a second is being sought and a third is thought to have died at the scene, court documents show.
Technology
Nvidia, Microsoft launch open AI security alliance — without OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic
Nvidia on Monday said it is joining forces with Microsoft, SpaceX, IBM, and other tech companies to build and share open-source AI security tools. The new Open Secure AI Alliance said open tools are required to effectively defend against attacks from frontier models. The initiative is a direct response to mounting concerns over the safety […] Nvidia on Monday said it is joining forces with Microsoft, SpaceX, IBM, and other tech companies to build and share open-source AI security tools. The new Open Secure AI Alliance said open tools are required to effectively defend against attacks from frontier models. The initiative is a direct response to mounting concerns over the safety of advanced AI systems after a rogue OpenAI model escaped containment and attacked another company during testing. That company, Hugging Face, said it was forced to use a Chinese open-weight model to defend i
Technology
Nvidia, SpaceX, Microsoft launch AI safety initiative as OpenAI cyberattack fallout continues
Microsoft, SpaceX, Palantir, alongside dozens of other tech companies from the U.S. and Europe, have joined the Open Secure AI Alliance.
Global
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
Markets
Oil prices see largest one-day declines in two months amid pause in strikes
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts fell on Monday after the U.S. paused launching attacks at Iran.
Technology
Oil prices sink, stock futures rally as U.S. and Iran pause attacks, Wall Street awaits busy week
U.S. stock-index futures rallied and oil prices tumbled on Sunday as the U.S. and Iran took a pause from fighting, and as Wall Street gears up for the Fed’s meeting and key earnings reports from Big Tech companies.
Technology
Oil slides 5% as Iran reportedly signals halt to attacks if U.S. pause holds
Oil prices fell after Iran reportedly said it would suspend attacks as long as a U.S. pause in hostilities remains in place.
Culture
Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Friends and Family Gather in Bed-Stuy to Celebrate Re-Naming of Brooklyn Street in Honor of Late Wu-Tang Clan Legend
Putnam Avenue will now also be known as ODB Jones Way.
Technology
On Heels of World Cup, Polo Star Nacho Figueras Says Horseback Sport Has “All the Ingredients to Be the Next Big Thing”
The Argentine sporting legend says he's working on an 'F1 version of polo,' while testing pitches for a scripted series as well.
Science
Opinion: E-bikes, e-scooters are a burgeoning pediatric public health emergency
“Emergency departments across America report dramatic increases in serious injuries from e-bikes and e-scooters,” write CHOP’s J. Todd R. Lawrence and Madison A. Kesler.
Science
Opinion: How midwives like me can help fight medical misinformation
“I have come to believe that changing a mind is rarely the point. Planting a seed is,” writes nurse-midwife Mara Evans.
Technology
Pakistan monsoon death toll tops 100 in a month as more heavy rain forecast
Pakistan's national disaster management agency says the death toll from monsoon rains and flash flooding in Pakistan over the past month has surpassed 100, as weather forecasters warned that more heavy rain is expected across the country later this week
Technology
Panta Mosleh’s Queer Interfaith Comedy ‘Pass the Salt’ Adds to Cast (Exclusive)
Amanda Wear, Adam Fox and Nathanael Vass have boarded the Canadian indie about a sheltered Muslim-Iranian grad student falling in love with a young Jewish woman.
California
Paramount CEO David Ellison says the Warner merger is still on track
Paramount stock has lost about 20% of its value since the beginning of July amid concerns the company will have to shoulder higher costs to get its $111-billion Warner Bros. acquisition across the finish line.
California
People Moves: Lara Appoints California Statewide Advisory Board Members
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara made several appointments and reappointments to the California Department of Insurance’s statewide governing boards. These include naming newly appointed members Andrea Hecht and Jim Taylor to the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) Board of Governors …
Markets
People Moves: World Insurance Names Erfurt NJ and National Leader; Landis Joins Ironpeak
World Insurance Names Erfurt as NJ Market Leader & National Industry Leader World Insurance Associates LLC, headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, hired Rob Erfurt as the firm’s New Jersey market leader and national industry leader. Based in Iselin, Erfurt will …
Markets
People: Bowie Named CEO of Praxis Reciprocal Exchange
Tampa-based Praxis Reciprocal Exchange, approved to do business in Florida in September 2025, has named Ross Bowie chief executive officer, the company announced. Bowie comes to Praxis after two years as president, chief risk officer, then CEO of Private Client …
Global
Philippine president to deliver key speech in shadow of corruption scandal
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is to deliver his annual state of the nation speech with a bleak backdrop of a major corruption scandal that he exposed last year but has implicated his key allies; his estranged vice president’s impeachment tr...
Global
Photos show North and South Korea still divided 73 years after the armistice
North and South Korea remain separated by one of the world’s most heavily armed borders. It's a lasting reminder that the 1950-53 Korean War ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty, leaving the countries technically still at war. More than seven decades after the conflict began, its scars and impact remain visible, not only by border area fortifications and war memorials, but also in the lives of separated families and survivors who continue to carry memories of loss and longing. Although the fighting ended with the July 27, 1953, armistice agreement, the traces the war left behind serve as enduring reminders of the past, ensuring that history is not only remembered but passed onto future generations. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Technology
Pinochet-era soldier jailed for killing folk singer Víctor Jara 53 years ago
Nelson Haase Mazzei was sentenced for murdering Jara in 2023, but fled from authorities in Chile More than 50 years after the murder of the Chilean folk singer Víctor Jara , the last man wanted in connection with his death has been tracked down and brought to justice. Nelson Haase Mazzei, a retired colonel, fled from authorities in 2023 after he and six other retired soldiers were sentenced in absentia for murdering Jara and another man. Continue reading...
Global
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.
Culture
Police Arrest Suspect in Theft of Celtic Princess’ 2,500-year-old Gold Torque From French Museum, as National Security Plan Is Launched
A new security plan announced today aims to protect over 3,000 French museums, monuments, and churches considered at risk, and recommends temporarily removing certain valuable artworks from display.
News
Police investigate shooting at US consulate in Toronto
A shooter fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto early Monday morning, marking the second such incident this year
Culture
Possible Strike at the V&A Museum, a New American Pride-Focused Art Exhibition in DC, and More: Morning Links for July 27, 2026
Staffers at London's V&A Museum are voting on possible "heatwave" strike action.
Technology
Prague’s rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans for Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is drawing moviegoers to Prague for its rare 70 mm IMAX experience
Technology
Pres. Zelenskyy visits Britain and meets new Prime Minister Burnham
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Britain to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a naval base in England
Technology
Prime Video Picks Up 100-Plus Korean Dramas From CJ ENM in Multi-Year India Deal
The pact, an extension of a 2025 global licensing agreement, spans 26 new series, led by 'Yumi's Cells Season 3', 'Filing for Love' and 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier.'
Technology
Prime Video Romance Drama ‘Rose Hill’ Finds Its Lead Cast
The upcoming series, from Amazon MGM Studios and production company Temple Hill, is based on the Elsie Silver’s popular small-town Canadian romance novels.
Technology
Prince’s Purple Rain Is Coming to Broadway
Purify yourself at the Majestic Theatre in 2027
California
Proyecto de ley de California permitiría a víctimas de abuso usar trauma como defensa legal en casos de delitos violentos
Por cuarto año consecutivo, los legisladores de California están sopesando si otorgar a los delincuentes violentos el derecho legal a alegar abusos en su defensa legal.
Technology
Queen Letizia of Spain Just Cosigned This Summer’s Hottest Color Trend
The Spanish royal doesn’t often follow trends—but while stepping out to mark designer Adolfo Domínguez’s anniversary, she wore an unexpected shade that is one of 2026’s biggest runway trends.
Technology
Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape
The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.
Technology
Razer’s analog Huntsman V3 Pro is over 20 percent off
Gaming keyboards have evolved over the years to add RGB LEDs, extra knobs, and buttons with screens, but one feature has remained fairly consistent: the mechanical switch. That’s slowly changing, with brands introducing adjustable optical switches that are more customizable and have a faster response time. Razer’s Huntsman V3 Pro TKL is a compact, wired […] The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro features doubleshot PBT keycaps. Gaming keyboards have evolved over the years to add RGB LEDs, extra knobs, and buttons with screens, but one feature has remained fairly consistent: the mechanical switch. That’s slowly changing, with brands introducing adjustable optical switches that are more customizable and have a faster response time. Razer’s Huntsman V3 Pro TKL is a compact, wired option on sale at Amazon for $124.99 (usually $159.99). Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL Where to Buy: $159.99 $124.99 at Amaz
Markets
Record-Low Danube Water Levels Leave Boats Beached, Reveal Decades-Old Shipwrecks
Dozens of boats in a marina in Serbia’s northern city of Novi Sad floated in a green slurry — all that remained after the waters of the Danube receded by several hundred meters, while barges were moored in the deeper …
Global
Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post
The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.
Culture
Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party
A new platform from the progressive Democratic Socialists of America is sparking Republican attacks.
Technology
Republicans have ‘nothing to run on’ in midterms after Trump failures, Jeffries says
Top House Democrat says US president ‘failed to deliver’ on campaign promises to lower costs and avoid overseas wars Donald Trump ’s Republican party has “nothing to run on” for the congressional midterm elections after the president broke promises to lower costs and avoid starting war overseas, US House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries has said. The New York congressman made those comments on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday, exactly 100 days from the 3 November midterms, when Jeffries and his fellow Democrats are aiming to take control of the US House and Senate from their Republican opponents. Continue reading...
Technology
Ryan Gosling Pitched His Own ‘Ghost Rider’ Movie to Marvel as Studio Slows Down Output to Restore Quality: ‘When Quantity Is So Much, You Get Spread Thin’
Marvel’s buzzy Comic-Con presentation put two huge comic book movie tentpoles on the studio’s 2028 release calendar: “Black Panther 3,” featuring the debut of David Jonnson as T’Challa II/Toussaint, and “Ghost Rider,” starring Ryan Gosling in the title role. The announcement means “Spider-Man: Brand New day,” “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars” will be the only Marvel […]
Technology
SDCC 2026’s best trailers are heavy on cyberpunk and sci-fi
San Diego Comic-Con took place over the weekend, and as per usual it was full of tidbits of news across film, TV, and gaming. Marvel revealed the next Ghost Rider (Ryan Gosling) and Black Panther (David Jonsson), while we also got release dates for God of War: Laufey (February 16th) and the fourth and final […] San Diego Comic-Con took place over the weekend, and as per usual it was full of tidbits of news across film, TV, and gaming. Marvel revealed the next Ghost Rider (Ryan Gosling) and Black Panther (David Jonsson), while we also got release dates for God of War: Laufey ( February 16th ) and the fourth and final season of Silo ( summer 2027 ). But the best part of SDCC each year, at least for those following along at home, are the trailers. And 2026 did not disappoint: We got first looks at highly anticipated cyberpunk shows Blade Runner 2099 and Neuromancer , along with a new
Science
STAT+: Ahead of hearing, FDA questions the efficacy of Capricor’s Duchenne drug
Ahead of a hearing, the FDA raised questions about the benefits of a Duchenne treatment from Capricor Therapeutics, another twist for the rare disease drug.
Science
STAT+: Argenx to buy Forte Biosciences for $2.2B
Argenx plans to buy Forte Biosciences for $2.2 billion, expanding its pipeline of drugs that could treat multiple autoimmune diseases.
Science
STAT+: As some medical schools embrace RFK Jr.’s nutrition push, they deftly sidestep MAHA priorities
Even as some medical schools heed health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s call for more nutrition education, several told STAT that they plan to steer clear of topics that aren’t…
Science
STAT+: HIV resurgence is feared as global funding to combat the disease falls 18%
The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after international financing to combat the disease suffered a “profound shock” last year, according to a new report from UNAIDS.
Science
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a U.S. peptide panel’s votes, Amgen scuffling with the FDA, and more
An FDA panel recommended that compounding pharmacies be allowed to make two more peptides, a step toward RFK Jr.'s goal to make them more available
Science
STAT+: Pharma’s drug spending deflection
Job lock, surging prescription drug costs, No Surprises Act update, and more from STAT's Health Care Inc.
Technology
STAT+: RA Capital backs upstart rival to Ultragenyx and Ionis in rare brain disease
Oak Hill Bio, a new company backed by RA Capital and other investors, will take on Ultragenyx and Ionis in developing an Angelman syndrome medicine.
Science
STAT+: Sarepta names Michael Severino, former Tessera CEO, as new chief executive
The beleaguered Sarepta Therapeutics named Michael Severino, who previously led Tessera Therapeutics, as its new CEO.
Technology
Salesforce Invests in Brunello Cucinelli’s AI Platform
The agreement will allow Callimacus, the platform supported by Cucinelli's Solomei AI research center, to expand its engineering and accelerate commercial growth across Europe and North America.
Technology
Sam Altman to meet with Trump administration, senators this week. Here's what he plans to say
Altman will preview the capabilities of the company's upcoming family of AI models and answer questions about cybersecurity and open-weight models.
Technology
Sam Heughan says Outlander actors were 'perhaps forced' into nude scenes
Sam Heughan said initmacy co-ordinators were not on set during the early series of the hit historical drama.
Technology
Samsung’s 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is priced right at $299.99
The cost of QD-OLED gaming monitors is going down, even as many other PC components are still soaring above their normal prices. If your budget is locked at $300, Samsung’s 27-inch 1440p model costs exactly that much thanks to a recent $50 discount at Amazon. Finding a good QD-OLED monitor under $500 these days is […] The cost of QD-OLED gaming monitors is going down, even as many other PC components are still soaring above their normal prices. If your budget is locked at $300, Samsung’s 27-inch 1440p model costs exactly that much thanks to a recent $50 discount at Amazon . Finding a good QD-OLED monitor under $500 these days is pretty easy, but under $300 is pretty rare. Its G50SF debuted at $499.99, but has spent the past six months bouncing back and forth between $350 and $450. Samsung 27-inch G50SF QD-OLED Where to Buy: $499.99 $299.99 at Amazon Despite being cheaper than Alien
Technology
Sasikumar’s ‘Vadhandhi’ Season 2 Sets August Premiere on Prime Video (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video will globally premiere “Vadhandhi – The Mystery of Mani” this August, the streamer revealed, bringing back its Tamil-language original suspense thriller franchise for a second season. Andrew Louis, who created and wrote the first season, returns to write and direct Season 2, with Pushkar and Gayatri overseeing the project as creative producers under […]
Markets
Saudi Arabia-Bound Supertanker U-Turns Before Houthi Chokepoint
A Hong Kong-flagged supertanker bound for Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Yanbu has U-turned just before reaching the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint, where recent attacks were launched by the Houthis as part of a blockade on ships linked to the …
Technology
Seals’ amphibious hearing developed a long, long time ago
Researchers scanned the ears of hundreds of marine mammals to deduce when pinnipeds evolved to hear well in both air and water.
Technology
Sean Astin Says ‘I Had to Sell My House’ During ‘Lord of the Rings’ Era Because $250,000 Payday Was So Low: ‘I Negotiated Such a Small Amount on the Trilogy’
Sean Astin said in a new interview with The Guardian that he was forced to sell his house amid “The Lord of the Rings” fame in the early 2000s because he negotiated such a small salary to play Samwise Gamgee in Peter Jackson’s landmark movie trilogy. The reveal may come as a shock to fans […]
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Secret Service agent charged in beatings police say were fraternity hazing
Florida authorities have arrested a U.S. Secret Service agent and two other men on felony charges, saying they committed brutal beatings as part of a fraternity hazing ritual
Technology
See Bon Jovi Bring Out Bruce Springsteen at Madison Square Garden
“The king of the great state of New Jersey,” in the words of Jon Bon Jovi, joined the band for “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” and “The Promised Land”
Technology
Sen. McConnell still not cleared to go back to work as he recovers from fall, doctors say
McConnell's office shared a written statement from the senator apologizing for being unable to attend an annual Kentucky picnic and a physician's assessment.
News
Senate faces packed, complicated agenda as midterms loom
On Capitol Hill, time is starting to run short for Congress as the midterm elections loom. The House is on summer recess, but the Senate is in Washington trying to handle a packed, complicated agenda. That includes a first vote on President Trump's pick as the Director of National Intelligence. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Technology
Shakira & Burna Boy’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem ‘Dai Dai’ Could Block ‘Rein Me In’ From Breaking All-Time U.K. Chart Record
'Dai Dai' has surged up the chart since it was performed in the tournament final’s half-time show.
Technology
Shaq Debuts First True Crime Docuseries ‘Game Day Murders’: Where to Watch the Six-Parter Online
Hosted by veteran sports broadcaster Lindsay Czarniak and executive produced by Shaquille O'Neal, each episode investigates a headline-making, sports-related murder.
Markets
Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.
Global
Shots fired near US consulate in Canada for second time in four months
No one was injured and no suspects have been identified in connection to shooting near Toronto compound, police say Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto early on Monday but no one was injured in the second shooting near the diplomatic compound in four months. “Officers heard a firearm being discharged in the area,” and “a white sedan was seen fleeing the scene”, Toronto police said on X. Continue reading...
Technology
Singapore tightens monetary policy in surprise move as rising oil prices rekindle inflation risk
Unlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies.
Technology
Skims Promotes Tracy Nguyen to Chief Communications Officer
She joined Skims in 2024 as executive vice president of communications and entertainment.
Technology
Small Business Forum’s Report to Congress Highlights Recommendations to Improve Capital-Raising Policy
The Securities and Exchange Commission released a report to Congress today highlighting policy recommendations from the SEC’s 45th Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. The report provides a summary of the forum…
Technology
Some Warner Bros. Execs Are Hoping States’ Antitrust Lawsuit Derails Paramount Deal
Privately, some top executives at Warner Bros. Discovery are rooting for the 12 states that have sued to block Paramount Skydance’s WBD takeover to win in court and get the megadeal nixed. What’s obvious, according to multiple sources, is that there’s a sizable contingent at Warner Bros. of people who don’t want the merger with […]
Technology
South Korean court gives ousted Yoon suspended jail term for lying during campaign
Former South Korean President President Yoon Suk Yeol has been convicted of making false statements during his presidential campaign
Technology
SpaceX has now lost the equivalent of a full Tesla in market capitalization
Elon Musk's space company has wiped off more than $1.2 trillion in market cap since hitting a high of $225.64 per share in June.
Science
SpaceX’s stock falls to a new low despite a near-flawless Starship flight
SpaceX’s earnings report next week could unleash a further wave of selling, as some insiders will soon be able to unload shares.
Technology
Spain and France wildfires force more than 300,000 to flee as Macron calls crisis meeting
The impact of a gigantic wildfire ravaging France's Bordeaux region and Spain has been like a "clap of thunder" for the local economy, a minister said.
Culture
Spencer Tunick’s Latest Nude Action Celebrates Pride in the Canary Islands
Approximately 500 volunteers participated in the early-morning action in Las Palmas.
Technology
Spines of saber-toothed cats tell a tale of the doomed species
Remains pulled from the La Brea Tar Pits revealed deformed vertebrae and rare tumors, possible signs of inbreeding among now-extinct saber-toothed cats.
Technology
Stars and fans celebrate 'new Black Panther' David Jonsson
The British actor will play the son of T'Challa, king of Wakanda, in the third movie in the series.
Science
Starwatch: The summer triangle returns to the northern sky
One of the easiest patterns to spot, combination of Vega, Deneb and Altair is also visible in the southern hemisphere In the northern hemisphere we know that summer is truly upon us when the summer triangle appears overhead. Although not an official constellation, it is one of the easiest patterns to find in the northern summer sky. The chart shows the view looking high in the south-east from London at 11pm UK time on 27 July, although the view remains essentially unchanged all week, with the triangle climbing higher as the evening goes on. Continue reading...
Markets
Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool
Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street and oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on restarting negotiations to end their war
Markets
Stop snacking. Restricting eating for only 8 or 9 hours a day may keep your mind sharp.
A new study found cognitive improvements for shorter durations of eating
Markets
Strategist’s mathematical formula for Trump’s ‘TACOs’ borne out by weekend ceasefire
It appears the White House was beginning to feel the pressure of rising bond yields and falling stock prices.
Technology
System of a Down and Faith No More Announce First Australian and New Zealand Tour in Over a Decade
The shows mark System of a Down's first Australian dates since 2012.
Global
TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
News
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on midterm voter enthusiasm
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including both parties gearing up for a combative and expensive battle for control of Congress with fewer than 100 days to go until the midterms and the 2028 primary schedule.
Global
Tariffs are Trump’s favorite plaything – and his justifications are absurd | Steven Greenhouse
The president is using forced labor as a pretext to slap tariffs on countries around the world With the midterm elections less than four months away, it’s a precarious time for Donald Trump and Republicans: Trump’s war against Iran is going badly, his approval ratings are in the toilet , gas prices are soaring and pushing up inflation, and nation after nation is furious about Trump’s insults, bullying and ugly American unilateralism . So amid all this mess, what does Trump do? He turns to his favorite economic plaything: tariffs. On Monday, Trump signed orders to slap a 50% tariff on many Canadian goods , and four days later, he imposed across-the-board 10% or 12.5% tariffs on goods from more than 80 countries. Trump was no doubt thumping his chest, while millions of people overseas were dumping on him for yet another unnecessary, hostile act. Continue reading...
Technology
Tariffs didn’t bring manufacturing jobs back to the US
Today, I’m talking with Evan Smith, who is cofounder and CEO of Altana, a company that develops software tools to manage big, messy supply chain networks around the world. We last had Evan on in early 2025 to talk about how Trump’s first few waves of tariffs were starting to affect global trade and what […] Today, I’m talking with Evan Smith, who is cofounder and CEO of Altana, a company that develops software tools to manage big, messy supply chain networks around the world. We last had Evan on in early 2025 to talk about how Trump’s first few waves of tariffs were starting to affect global trade and what patterns Altana was seeing in all that macro-level data about shipping and trade. It was a very alarming and also very illuminating chat; Evan and I got into the existential weeds of international relations and economics almost immediately. It was a great conversation. A year and
Culture
Tate McRae Sparks New Era Speculation Ahead of Lollapalooza
The pop star's latest social media moves have fans wondering if new music is on the way.
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Tate brothers' lawyers and prosecutors to set schedule for UK extradition fight
Attorneys for social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will meet with federal prosecutors in Miami to work out a schedule for the potentially monthslong process of fighting extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of ra...
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Teen denies endangering lives of 165 people on migrant boat crossing
Chan Mathok Atak, 19, from Sudan, is accused of endangering life during a sea journey to the UK.
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The CEO Pay Peak in Fashion and Retail
Leading executives at the leading fashion companies are making top dollar, but it's a complicated paycheck to sort through and understand.
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The Full ‘Buck Moon’ Is Approaching—Here’s What It Means for Every Star Sign
Get ready! The full moon in Aquarius—also known as the “buck moon”—occurs on July 29. Here’s everything you need to know about the July 2026 full moon.
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The Great Purple Way: Prince Musical ‘Purple Rain’ Headed to Broadway
After a run in Minneapolis last year, the show is set to begin previews next March before premiering in April
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The Grooms Wore Matching Tom Ford Tuxedos for Their Wedding in a 12th-Century Tuscan Hamlet
Stephen Bolick and Patrick Fitzgerald held a three-day wedding celebration at Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany, wearing Brunello Cucinelli, Ralph Lauren, and Prada over the course of the weekend.
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The Guardian view on ancient DNA: a female shaman exposes our flawed assumptions about the past | Editorial
Thanks to new technology we are are acquiring insights into earlier times, and realising how little we truly know Archaeologists believe the Upton Lovell Shaman, who lived in what is now Wiltshire 4,000 years ago, was an important religious leader and metalworker because of the artefacts and tools buried with the body. Until very recently it was also believed, on considerably slimmer evidence, that this shaman was a man: it was simply assumed that someone of such status must be male, and the view was barely questioned over the years. Now ancient DNA analysis performed at the Francis Crick Institute has revealed that the body, held by the Wiltshire Museum, is in fact a woman. That should cause a stir in bronze-age studies. But it is also yet another example of how many of our assumptions about human history have been upended by the rise of ancient DNA analysis over the past
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The New Material Age? How Technical Textiles Are Engineering Tomorrow
The market is the fastest-growing of all textiles and is pegged to have a valuation of $241.5 billion by 2035.
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The Phantom Pain of Rojava review – Kurdish veterans of the war against IS tell story of courage and survival
Maryam Ebrahimi’s documentary about a home for survivors of the war in northern Syria is tender, gentle and incredibly moving Speaking over footage filmed at the funeral of a female army commander, documentary-maker Maryam Ebrahimi notes that it’s the first time she has seen women carrying a coffin in the Middle East. As they move through crowd of mourners, she adds: “Their sisterhood amazes me.” Ebrahimi is talking about the women of Rojava, the Kurdish-led autonomous socialist region in northern Syria. At the cemetery, the women dig the soil with their bare hands; it is a tradition in Rojava, a final act of solidarity with their fallen sister. Ebrahimi’s tender, gentle film is about a home for injured army veterans in Rojava; most are survivors of the war against Islamic State (IS). The house is mixed genders; one of the men living there is Fadakhar, who has had both his legs amputated
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The Strokes are getting (way) weirder with age
'Reality Awaits' is the veteran rock band's first LP since 2020's 'The New Abnormal.'
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The Ukrainian startup taking the missile fight deep into Russia
Fire Point makes 100 long-range missiles and thousands of drones a month and is vital to Kyiv’s deep-strike capability, says CEO Iryna Terekh Ukraine’s leading arms company is manufacturing about 100 long-range Flamingo cruise missiles a month, a rate able to support an enduring campaign of deep strike against targets hundreds of miles inside Russia. Fire Point is also making FP-1 and FP-2 fixed-wing drones at a rate of “hundreds per day”, according to chief executive Iryna Terekh. Manufacturing at scale is restarting after a pause caused by the delay in signing off €90bn of EU lending to Ukraine . Continue reading...
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The prehistoric species fighting for survival in Lough Neagh
Restrictions have been placed on fishing the critically-endangered European eel in Lough Neagh to try to restore the species
Culture
This Couple Exchanged Vows in a 16th-Century Greek Castle Overlooking the Ionian Sea
Amalia Kostopoulou and Jake Medwell married in the town of Pylos in the Peloponnese, with the bride wearing Elie Saab to walk down the aisle—followed by an after-party that continued until 8 a.m.
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This is my new favorite laptop, but thanks to RAMageddon the price already went up by $800
Framework laptops always come with compromises in exchange for their unique DIY premise. Even though you pay extra for one compared to sleeker options from competitors, it's easier to excuse minor flaws for modular ports, easy repairs, and an impressive range of upgradeable parts. So what happens when Framework goes "Pro"? We get a one-of-a-kind […] Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro looks great in black but costs lots of green. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Framework laptops always come with compromises in exchange for their unique DIY premise. Even though you pay extra for one compared to sleeker options from competitors, it's easier to excuse minor flaws for modular ports, easy repairs, and an impressive range of upgradeable parts. So what happens when Framework goes "Pro"? We get a one-of-a-kind jewel among notebooks. The 13 Pro corrects and improves many shortcomings of
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Three people killed and one suspect at large in Bite of Seattle food festival shooting
Four people, including a toddler, were wounded in the violence and one suspect was arrested, authorities say Three people were killed and four others – including a toddler – were wounded in a shooting on Sunday evening during a food festival at an events complex near the Space Needle in Seattle , a city fire department spokesperson said. One suspect was arrested in the aftermath of the deadly violence, and a search for a second suspect continued into Monday, according to authorities. Neither suspect was identified, and no description on the one who remained on the loose was immediately available. The AP contributed reporting Continue reading...
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Ticket Broker Pays BOTS Act Fine for Buying Up Tate McRae, Megan Moroney Concert Seats
Georgia-based Elite Events has settled with the Federal Trade Commission for $300,000.
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Tom Holland says some of his films are ‘shit’ and people shouldn’t see them
Speaking to the Dish podcast, it is unclear which films he was referring to, though the Spider-Man and Odyssey star said he was ‘super proud’ of both of those Spider-Man and Odyssey star Tom Holland says that some of his films are “shit” and that people “shouldn’t” see them. Holland was speaking on the Dish podcast and was asked by co-hosts Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett about his experiences promoting his movies. Holland responded by saying: “When you’re doing press for movies that you’re really proud of it’s really easy because when they ask you questions about why should people go and watch this movie, you’re not lying to anyone.” Continue reading...
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Too hot to use your oven? Four smart ways to cook with your air fryer this summer
Plus our top picks from Nordstrom’s anniversary sale and our favorite audio upgrades This story was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here to get early access to it Each week the Filter newsletter cuts through the noise to bring you smart, practical recommendations on how to live better – from what is worth buying to the tools, habits and ideas that actually last. In an effort to stop my already toasty apartment from becoming a full-blown sauna , I’ve decided to boycott my oven. However, I quickly realized that I wasn’t ready to forgo my easy sheet-pan meals and roasted salmon. So I purchased an air fryer after hearing that it may be a worthy replacement. Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Continue reading...
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Tracking State Rural Health Transformation Plans
KFF Health News is working to collect and post approved plans, by state, here and this database as more states respond to emails and public records requests for their documents.
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Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US
Traffic is set to start flowing across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S. Last week, Canada celebrated the Gordie Howe International Bridge with a ribbon-cutti...
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Trial begins for Lindsay Clancy, mother on trial in deaths of her 3 children
A Massachusetts woman has gone on trial in a case in which her lawyers are expected to argue that postpartum issues were the reason she killed her three children
Science
Trump Administration Demands Hospitals Share Emergency Room Records
The tiny federal agency that tracks consumer product safety is pressuring hospitals to turn over patient records from emergency room visits, including about injuries that have nothing to do with consumer products.
Technology
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene to allow mail-in voting restrictions
A federal appeals court on Saturday kept the restrictions blocked in 23 states that sued, finding states must prepare for potentially disruptive election changes.
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Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from President Donald Trump that could dramatically change mail-in voting.
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Trump administration’s revision of Iran war casualties ‘huge disrespect’, say veterans
Defense department updated database of casualties to list four service members deceased in ‘Overseas Operations’ A controversial move by the Pentagon to reclassify casualties in the Iran war is being taken by US military veterans as a sign of disrespect for the dead. “It’s such a huge disrespect for the families,” said Michael E Smith, a retired US rear admiral and the founder of National Security Leaders for America. “To claim that they weren’t killed as a result of the war – oh, it was just overseas operations – is just ludicrous.” Continue reading...
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Trump backs 'fantastic' Warsh while calling for lower rates and citing 'bad intentions' of other Fed officials
President Trump Monday voiced support for Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh while insisting that the U.S. should have the lowest interest rates in the world.
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Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop
President Donald Trump says his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing
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Trump defends tariffs in hard-hit Michigan as Canada tax hike looms
The president says his economic policies are reinvigorating the auto industry and forcing overseas companies to relocate to the US.
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Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes the SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill.
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Trump lawyer urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
Lawyers for California and 22 other Democratic-led states sued, arguing that the states, not the federal government, have the constitutional authority to set the rules for voting and elections.
Global
Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes
The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.
Technology
Trump says U.S. has sold more than $13 billion of Venezuela oil since Maduro's capture
President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. has sold more than $13 billion of Venezuelan oil since taking control of the South American nation's energy exports.
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Trump to defend economic policies in Michigan, where new Canadian tariffs may sting
President Donald Trump plans to focus on his economic policies during a visit to suburban Detroit
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Trump warns of return to ‘strong military action’ if Iran diplomacy fails
Washington and Tehran issue conflicting messages over the status of talks to end Middle East crisis Donald Trump has once again warned that the US will return to “strong military action” against Iran if diplomatic efforts do not bring a rapid resolution to the crisis in the Middle East. “We are in very deep talks with Iran. If they don’t work out, we will go back to very strong military action,” the US president told Axios on Monday. Asked for how long he would allow the talks to proceed, he answered: “Not much time. Either it goes fast or not at all.” Continue reading...
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Trump’s New Tariffs Prompt Lawsuit From Small Businesses
The Trump administration is facing a fresh legal challenge to the president’s latest round of global tariffs that took effect Friday. Small businesses filed a pair of lawsuits in the US Court of International Trade accusing President Donald Trump and …
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Two Sentenced for Transporting Stolen ‘Muscle’ Cars to ‘Street Takeovers’
One man from Baltimore and another from Philadelphia have been sentenced for their roles in transporting stolen motor vehicles as part of a scheme that also involved as many as eight other defendants. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of …
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Tyla Announces World Tour
The South African star is taking her sophomore album A*POP on the road
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Tyla Is Hitting the Road to Support New Album ‘A*Pop’: Here Are the Tour Dates
She will bring her new era to fans across Europe, North America and Africa beginning this fall.
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Tyla Reveals ‘A*Pop’ World Tour Dates
The singer’s international trek will bring her “fresh” era to North America, Europe, and Africa this fall
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U.S. air defense supply shrinks during Iran war, leaving experts concerned
The exchange of fire between the United States and Iran has paused in the last few days. One challenge the U.S. has confronted in the war with Iran has been the shortfall in ballistic missile and drone defense systems. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Jerry McGinn. He was a senior official in the Defense Department's Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy.
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U.S. and Iran pause fighting, Trump dismisses concerns of dwindling stockpiles
A temporary pause to the U.S.-Iran conflict appeared to hold on Monday, after negotiations over a lasting peace faced fresh hurdles over the weekend.
Science
UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
Culture
UNESCO Adds Contested West Bank Archaeological Site, Lebanese Castles to World Heritage List
Israel’s Foreign Ministry urged the committee to reject calls to inscribe the West Bank town of Sebastia, characterizing its nomination as a “weaponization of cultural heritage.”
Markets
US P/C Industry Books Best Result in a Decade, but Not All Lines Enjoy Success
The U.S. property/casualty industry posted its best underwriting profit and combined ratio in a decade in 2025, building upon the $1 trillion of total direct premiums written logged the prior year for the first time. According to a new report …
Science
US and Iran pause strikes for third night to make space for talks, US ambassador says
Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last three nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.
Global
US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel Adongo
The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.
California
US justice department dismisses charges against California union leader
David Huerta was arrested while protesting against an ICE operation during crackdown in Los Angeles The Department of Justice has moved to dismiss charges against a prominent California union leader who was arrested while protesting against an immigration raid in Los Angeles last year, in the latest US government case against protesters to fall apart. David Huerta, the president of Service Employees International Union United Service Workers West, was arrested at a June 2025 demonstration and has been fighting the charges ever since. On Monday, the US attorney’s office in LA filed a motion to dismiss the charges against him. Continue reading...
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US mother's mental health spiralled before her children's murders, ex-husband says
Prosecutors say Lindsay Clancy "knew exactly what she was doing" and made a "calculated" decision to kill her three small children.
Markets
US to Resume Import of Mexican Cattle as Screwworm Outbreak Continues
The U.S. will resume importing a limited amount of cattle from Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The decision comes as a flesh-eating parasite outbreak continues. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said it is …
Markets
US-Canada bridge opens in Detroit even as trade disputes test the neighbors' ties
Traffic is flowing across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade and tourism between Canada and the U.S. The bridge is named for Gordie Howe, a native of Canada who famously played hockey for the Detroit Red W...
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Uganda begins emergency food handouts after 19 die from hunger
Government move follows months of drought and crop failures in Karamoja, with 1.5m people facing malnutrition Uganda has launched emergency food relief distribution after at least 19 deaths from hunger were reported in an area of prolonged drought in the east of the country. A crisis has been building in the Karamoja region of Uganda as crops have failed without the season’s expected rains, leaving the region’s 1.5 million people facing acute food shortages and rising malnutrition. Continue reading...
Technology
Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".
Technology
Ukraine war briefing: Air ceasefire talk ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Romania summons Russian ambassador after shooting down three drones; Zelenskyy to meet Andy Burnham in UK. What we know on day 1,615 Ukrainian and US officials have discussed a proposal to offer Russia an air ceasefire , the Reuters news agency has reported, citing a Ukrainian source. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to meet Donald Trump , the US president, in Washington on Tuesday. The Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said on Sunday that Russia considered it premature to comment on any such ceasefire proposal. “We do not know how credible these reports are or where they come from. These are newspaper reports and nothing more. Therefore, it is premature to comment on them at this stage,” the Interfax news agency quoted Peskov as saying. “We have heard statements that some new formulas may be possible. We still need to learn more about them … What happens next will depend on how closely t
Culture
Unauthorised version of Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey shared on X
A high-quality pirated version of the summer’s hit movie was leaked on Elon Musk’s X platform and viewed more than 3m times before being removed A leaked copy of The Odyssey has been taken down from Elon Musk’s X platform but only after a post flagging it gained millions of views. A high-quality pirated version of the film went viral at the weekend after an account linked to it saying “Someone uploaded ‘The Odyssey’ full movie on X. Can you believe it?”. The post flagging the film was viewed more than 3m times before the account hosting the apparently leaked film was suspended by X. Continue reading...
Culture
V&A Workers Ballot for Strike Over Pay, Heatwave Conditions
The strike ballot comes during one of Britain's hottest summers on record.
Markets
Viewpoint: Research Shows Australia Is Vulnerable to Attacks on Indian Ocean Shipping
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the US-Iran war has brought home how vital maritime trading routes are to a country like Australia, which conducts 99% of its global trade by sea. Protecting Australia’s supply of critical goods …
Global
WATCH: America Strong: Rising high School Junior chases dreams on the track field
16-year-old Chase Merriweather defies all obstacles and sets his sights on the Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
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WATCH: Inside LeBron James' decision to switch teams
ESPN insider Shams Charania reports LeBron James has signed his contract, and the 76ers are expected to officially announce the signing today.
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WATCH: Lifeguard fights to rescue boy caught in high surf
The dramatic water rescue was captured off the coast of Santa Cruz, California.
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WATCH: Marvel amazes with a big weekend at Comic-Con
ABC News' Danny New breaks down the headlines from San Diego Comic-Con, which involved Ryan Gosling and a return of "Black Panther."
Technology
WATCH: Measles outbreak raises alarms over vaccination rates
Nina Schwalbe, founder and president of Spark Street Advisors, explains what’s driving the measles outbreak and the impact of vaccine misinformation.
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WATCH: Trump defends his economic policies and tariffs during Michigan visit to General Motors
Trump argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing even as many businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs he's imposed against Canada and the rest of the world have hurt the state.
Global
WATCH: Why Gen Z is choosing to go analog in a digital era
Content creator Nathaly Sanguino talks with ABC News' Gio Benitez about "being present in the moment" and deciding what devices are "actually necessary for your day-to-day."
Technology
Watch Boosie Badazz Reunite With Childhood Friend in Heartwarming Video: ‘Back Like We Ain’t Never Separated!’
The reunion comes after the Louisiana rapper posted a video last month of himself reading an email he was going to send to his estranged childhood best friend.
Culture
What Are You Eating During the “Great Lettuce Scare”?
Amid the cyclospora outbreak in the United States, some people are changing up their eating habits—and skipping the salad.
California
What California can learn from LA’s hot mess era of governmental reforms
In a surprising role reversal, at least in image, the traditionally plodding L.A. County government looks more urgent and creative than L.A. City Hall.
Culture
What to Pack for the Greek Islands, According to a Vogue Editor
Heading to the Greek islands this summer? Here’s how to pack for the sun, according to one editor.
Technology
What to Stream: 'Devil Wears Prada 2,' Ariana Grande, 'Super Mario Galaxy' and 'Diarra from Detroit'
Several new movies, music and games are available for streaming this week
Technology
What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spain
Historic wildfires in France and Spain have forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes
California
What's the deal with ... beef tallow skincare?
I put animal-fat skincare to the test for two weeks to see if it's actually beneficial. Here's what happened to my skin, along with what dermatologists and cosmetic chemists say about the science behind the trend.
Markets
When E&O and D&O Lines Start to Blur
It’s not always immediately clear which coverage line a claim will ultimately engage at the outset. What initially appears to fall within errors and omissions liability (E&O) may also raise questions about leadership decisions, oversight, or disclosure, bringing directors and …
Technology
Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox to Star in ‘Women Like Us for Netflix
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are back in business with Netflix after going independent with their Higher Ground production banner.
Technology
Why AI-Driven Cognitive Systems Are Redefining Radar and Electronic Warfare
An overview of how mode-agile threats challenge static library radar/EW systems, and how AI/ML cognitive architectures enable adaptive, real-time countermeasures. What Attendees will Learn Why mode-agile threats render static library systems ineffective — Explore how wartime reserve modes and mode-agile emitters deploy unexpected frequencies, modulation techniques, and hopping schemes that cannot be matched against traditional threat databases, leaving legacy electronic protect, attack, and support systems unable to respond. How AI/ML techniques power cognitive radar/EW systems — Understand the roles of artificial neural networks (ANN), deep neural networks (DNN), fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms in enabling autonomous threat classification, signal de-interleaving, and real-time countermeasure generation without human intervention. The architecture of a cognitive radar/EW system — Exa
California
Why California prisons are using their own employees as human fire alarms
California spends tens of millions dollars every year paying prison employees to look for smoke and fire. Replacing fire alarms costs much more.
Culture
Why Can’t I Get Enough of Rich, Reality-TV Kids Set Loose in New York?
Watching “Next Gen NYC” reminds me on a deep, almost cellular level of another Bravo-viewing experience from almost 20 years ago: watching “NYC Prep.”
Markets
Why El Niño’s Promise of Quieter Hurricane Season May Not Be Good News for Insurers
For insurers, the periodic El Niño climate phenomenon has traditionally lowered the risk of costly Atlantic hurricanes, but decades of population growth along coastal areas and rising property values are forcing them to rethink that assumption. Marked by warmer-than-average sea …
Technology
Why Trump's new tariff blitz is very different this time around
President Trump on Friday launched a fresh round of tariffs targeting 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China and the U.K.
Markets
Why Wildfires Pose Multiple Threats to US West Power Sector: Maguire
For years, wildfire season was largely viewed as a threat to homes, forests and utility infrastructure in the American West. But as smoke from fires blankets large swaths of the country, it is becoming something else too: a power-sector challenge. …
Global
Why are Democrats so quiet about the Tate brothers? | Moira Donegan
The party’s silence shows how broadly male supremacist thinking has seeped into the conventional wisdom of political strategists It’s not exactly strange that elements of the Magaverse have embraced Andrew Tate . What’s strange is that the Democrats do not seem interested in holding the Trump movement to account for it. Andrew Tate, the misogynist influencer who is accused by numerous women around the world and now British prosecutors of rape and strangulation , as well as assault, sex trafficking, possession of child abuse images and extreme pornography, and various other forms of gender violence and exploitation, was arrested in Miami last week, along with Tristan, his brother and sidekick. Or I should say, they were rearrested: the men were previously charged in Romania, where they were under house arrest until, following some conveniently timed diplomatic moves from the Trump adminis
Global
Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?
Although counter intuitive, the male insects are being released as a form of pest control in the capital city.
Technology
Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians
Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.
Global
Wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
Science
Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William
The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.
Global
Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee.
Culture
Womad festival review – hugely welcome return of joyous planet-spanning music fest
Neston Park, Wiltshire In a new home after a year off, there’s a thread of fierce political anger running alongside the spirited musical performances – including standout sets from Barrington Levy and Daniela Mercury At Womad, opening at new home Neston Park after a year off in 2025, the boundary between spectator and performer dissolves entirely: you bump into headliners in the loo queue, spot them wandering the site with their kids, or sit in on an intimate panel discussion with them hours after their main-stage set. Phone signal is practically nonexistent at the new site, forcing a crowd reliant on group chats into analogue meet-ups; the new arboretum layout holds a cosier, village-like setup than before, complete with a mercifully shorter trek from all camping areas. You can start the morning at your own speed: pounding through a west African djembe workshop, joining “laughing yoga”
Technology
X Money is launching in the US starting today
X Money, a core part of Elon Musk's mission to turn X into an "everything app," is rolling out starting today, 9to5Mac reports. The payment platform offers a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payments similar to Venmo, along with a metal Visa card users can emblazon with their X username. Other perks include Apple Wallet support […] X Money, a core part of Elon Musk's mission to turn X into an " everything app ," is rolling out starting today, 9to5Mac reports. The payment platform offers a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payments similar to Venmo, along with a metal Visa card users can emblazon with their X username. Other perks include Apple Wallet support and free money transfers on X. It also advertises "up to" a 6 percent APY, but only Premium Plus subscribers are eligible for it - standard Premium subscribers have to deposit a certain amount of money to get a "boosted" 6 percent
Technology
Xbox’s huge outage even blocked games on disc
An extended Xbox outage that began Sunday evening hasn't just caused issues for people trying to play digital games - it blocked people from playing their disc-based games, too. Xbox's status page initially reported the outage on Sunday at about 11PM ET, and it has also prevented people from logging in, launching apps, or finding […] An extended Xbox outage that began Sunday evening hasn't just caused issues for people trying to play digital games - it blocked people from playing their disc-based games, too. Xbox's status page initially reported the outage on Sunday at about 11PM ET, and it has also prevented people from logging in, launching apps, or finding games on the Xbox store. This morning, the page also noted that users "may have problems" playing their digital and disc games , which posts on social media confirmed. During that time, my colleague Richard Lawler was able to
Technology
YouTube Premium will include Peacock starting next year
YouTube's ad-free Premium subscription is getting another perk: access to Peacock. In an announcement on Monday, NBCUniversal says the multi-year agreement will allow Premium subscribers to stream Peacock's ad-supported shows, movies, and live sports directly through the YouTube app in 2027. YouTube will bundle Peacock in its standard subscription, which increased to $15.99 / month […] YouTube's ad-free Premium subscription is getting another perk: access to Peacock. In an announcement on Monday , NBCUniversal says the multi-year agreement will allow Premium subscribers to stream Peacock's ad-supported shows, movies, and live sports directly through the YouTube app in 2027. YouTube will bundle Peacock in its standard subscription, which increased to $15.99 / month in April , YouTube spokesperson Jessica Gibby confirmed to The Verge . That makes it cheaper than subscribing to both s
Technology
Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says
The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.
California
¿Por qué las cárceles de California utilizan a sus propios empleados como alarmas humanas contra incendios?
California gasta decenas de millones de dólares cada año pagando a los empleados de las prisiones para que busquen humo y fuego. Reemplazar las alarmas contra incendios cuesta mucho más.
Technology
‘Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror’ Comic-Con Panelists Predict the Four Biggest Upcoming Trends in Genre Filmmaking
Horror is red-hot at the box office, but what is up next for the genre? Ideas flowed freely at the San Diego Comic-Con panel for Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror: Tenth Anniversary Edition, which took place on July 24. Panelists included both actors and behind-the-camera talent, including Dan Stevens, star of AMC series “The Terror”; […]
Technology
‘Dancing With the Stars,’ ‘911’ and ‘Scrubs’ (but Not ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’) Set Fall Debut Dates on ABC
The game show is being pushed back to 2027, with 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' taking its place.
Global
‘Extraordinarily hot’: US heatwave stretches on with millions still under warnings
Southern and central states from California to Mississippi face heat indexes above 100F amid another heat dome At least 40 million people were under extreme heat warnings across central and southern parts of the United States on Sunday as high temperatures and severe humidity gripped large swaths of the country for a second straight day . Heat indexes well above 100F (38C) stretched from Minnesota down to Mississippi, extending west into southern California and Nevada. Parts of the south-west were expected to see highs of 120F (49C), according to the National Weather Service. Continue reading...
Technology
‘House of the Dragon’ Actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth on ‘Absurdity’ of Assassination Attempt, Daeron’s Growing Power and if Ormund Is Dyeing the Kid’s Hair
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Daeron Targaryen (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is growing up: On this week’s episode of “House of the Dragon” Season 3, the youngest (and least blonde) child of Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) […]
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‘I feel lucky’: I’m 71 and inherited $20,000. What should I do with this money?
“I have an IRA, a high-yield savings account, four CDs and checking and savings accounts.”
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‘I thought it didn’t stand a cat’s chance in hell’: Andrew Ridgeley on Wham’s surreal trip to China
Four decades after he and George Michael became the first western pop act to tour the country, Ridgeley recalls silent gigs, awkward embassy receptions – and the ‘bloody ludicrous’ hiring of Lindsay Anderson as director There has always been something surreal about Wham!’s 1985 trip to China. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley looked like alien visitors on the streets of Beijing, their bouffant hair and flamboyant outfits setting them apart from the Mao jackets and drab uniforms of the Chinese people they encountered. Now the full strangeness of the duo’s brief trip, which made them the first western pop act to play in the country, is explored in a fascinating documentary film, Wham! 10 Days in China. Using previously unseen archive footage and featuring new interviews with many of the people involved in the tour, it shows the extraordinary impact Wham!’s two concerts had on their Chines
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‘I would be ashamed to have written any part of this’: Odyssey translator Emily Wilson attacks Nolan blockbuster
Wilson, whose work on Homer’s epic was praised by Nolan, said his film was grandiose and superficial with ‘nothing convincing to say’ • Peter Bradshaw reviews The Odyssey • ‘At times I felt I’d bitten off more than I could chew’: Christopher Nolan interviewed • What Nolan’s Odyssey changed, invented – and left out Emily Wilson, the classicist whose 2017 translation of Homer’s Odyssey was cited by Christopher Nolan in early publicity for his hugely successful adaptation of the poem, has roundly criticised the film, saying “it has nothing convincing to say” and that it “lacks psychological, emotional, political and ethical depth”. In a scathing essay for the London Review of Books , Wilson writes: “I had hoped that Nolan’s affinity with these Homeric themes might push him to new creative heights, and enable him to conjure more believable characters. But The Odyssey features his usual combi
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‘It reminded me of James Bond’: Guardian readers on The Odyssey
The Odyssey is the summer’s biggest film: an adaptation of an almost 3,000 year old poem that everyone is talking about. So what was our readers’ verdict? As expected from Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey is an immense technical achievement: vast in scale, beautifully shot and carried by an absorbing soundscape, particularly impressive on the Imax screen. I did enjoy it, but it did not resonate with me emotionally as some of Nolan’s other films have. For a film reaching for something deep and mythic, I’m not sure it felt quite as profound as it wanted to be. I also wasn’t wholly convinced by the casting. There were so many big names that at times I found myself seeing the actors more than the characters. Matt Damon, especially in the island scenes, reminded me of his early Bourne performances when the character had lost his memory. Charlize Theron felt underused, Jon Bernthal seemed to bri
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‘Jay and Silent Bob’ Marijuana Farming Game in the Works
The newly launched indie company Nitrate Games is backing the project, described as an "adult cozy farm sim."
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‘Michael’ Arrives on Streaming: Here’s How to Watch the Michael Jackson Movie Online
Michael was a box office smash, grossing over a billion dollars and counting.
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‘My mother was 4ft 11in and scared the hell out of people’ – Sean Astin on child stardom, The Lord of the Rings and surviving 45 years in Hollywood
His mother was an Oscar-winning actor who had been exploited from a young age; Astin appeared in The Goonies at just 13. Now, he has followed in his mother’s footsteps again as a union leader. He talks Stranger Things, AI and why playing Samwise Gamgee cost him his house Sean Astin is showing me around his new office. There’s framed movie prints on the walls, piles of paperwork and a stack of boxes of Stranger Things Funko Pops. “If you were here, you could look out this window and see a 10-storey building with our iconic Sag-Aftra logo on it,” he says proudly on video call, gesturing out of the window to the Los Angeles skyline. “But you just have to trust me that it’s there.” He shows me a framed photo of his mother, Patty Duke, aged 16, with the best supporting actress Oscar she won in 1963 (for playing Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker), and even more proudly, a framed copy of Duke’
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‘Obsession’ Star Michael Johnston in Talks to Join ‘The Mummy 4’ With Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz
“Obsession” star Michael Johnston is in early talks to join the fourth installment of “The Mummy,” Variety has confirmed. Johnston previously starred in the TV series “Teen Wolf,” but this year’s “Obsession” brought him to the attention of moviegoers when the low-budget Curry Barker horror film became a box-office sensation. As previously reported, Academy Award winners Brendan […]
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‘Our country is the mission’: more than 100 ex-Nasa astronauts launch new voting campaign
Astronauts for America liken effort to instill trust and faith back in constitution’s principles and democratic institutions to ‘making a course correction’ Orbiting 250 miles above the US in the international space station, astronaut Cady Coleman did not look down and see red or blue states, sanctuary cities or communities occupied by thousands of federal immigration enforcement agents in camouflage uniforms and automatic weapons. What she saw was a single land, from Pacific to Atlantic, no borders or partitions, just a united America, and a population valuing its equality while convinced that what brought them together was far greater than anything that divided them. Continue reading...
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‘President Curtis’ Creator Dan Harmon on Trump, Obama Influencing Show and His Vision for ‘Rick and Morty’ Movie
Harmon and co-creator James Siciliano tell The Hollywood Reporter about their hopes for crossover moments between the new 'Rick and Morty' spinoff and its flagship series: "We can go Dick Wolf nuts."
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‘The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,’ ‘Yumi’s Cells’ Lead Prime Video India’s Slate of 100-Plus New CJ ENM Titles
Prime Video India and Korean powerhouse CJ ENM have signed a multi-year distribution deal that will add more than 100 Korean titles to the streamer’s Indian lineup over the next two years. The agreement covers 26 new titles from CJ ENM alongside a broader slate drawn from the studio’s existing library, and extends the companies’ […]
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‘The Odyssey’ by the Numbers: 6 Ways Christopher Nolan’s Epic Is Shattering Box Office Expectations
With a sensational second weekend at the box office, it’s clear “The Odyssey” will have a long — and epic — journey in theaters. Christopher Nolan’s take on Homer’s 3,000-year-old poem, starring Matt Damon as the Greek king Odysseus, has generated a remarkable $652 million worldwide, including $289 million domestically and $362 million internationally after just […]
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‘The plane movie I’ll watch anytime’: why Up in the Air is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers’ most pleasurable comfort films is a journey through US airports with George Clooney Airports have always been my happy place. From shiny citadels jutting out of the desert to shoddier European hubs located 120 miles outside the city they’re designated to serve; I love them all. With so many stories to be told, all those connections and people colliding, it’s a first-class seat to life itself. Which should go some way to explaining why I hold such a deep admiration for 2009’s comedy-drama Up in the Air . Directed by Jason Reitman and based on the book of the same name by Walter Kirn, it stars an Oscar-nominated George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, a US corporate downsizer who spends 322 days a year flying state to state doing the job cowardly employers prefer to outsource, leaving him with “43 miserable days at home”. That is until graduate Natalie Keener (
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‘You say genocide, I say war’: Boy George releases pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again
Culture Club singer sings ‘I stand with the Jews / I don’t feel brave, I just need to behave like a human’, in song defending Israel’s response to Hamas attack Boy George has released a new song entitled We Will Dance Again, which voices support for Israel’s military action in Palestine. Posted on X and Instagram with the Hebrew title עוד נרקוד alongside its English translation, the song features a pop-reggae backing. The opening lyrics are: “You say genocide, I say war / When you’re attacked, that’s what the army’s for / Does it get ugly? You bet it does / When I know you wanna kill every last one of us.” Continue reading...