Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll case
CBS News · 3h ago · President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
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Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
· ABC News · 7h ago · President Donald Trump and his administration are asking the Supreme Court to dismiss an $83 million defamation verdict won by writer E
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Washington Post · 19h ago ·
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
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Trump’s attorneys asserted a 2024 high court decision granting presidents sweeping immunity for actions taken in office shields him from liability in the case.
NBC News · 20h ago ·
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3 million award in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
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Lawyers for President Donald Trump argued that he had immunity for statements made while president.
CNBC · 21h ago ·
Trump, DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83.3M defamation award to E. Jean Carroll
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The Supreme Court recently rejected President Donald Trump's bid to hear his appeal of another $5 million verdict in favor of Carroll.
U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns
CBS News · 11h ago · The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
· ABC News · 16h ago · The Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. has announced a ban on foreign-made humanoid robots, mainly targeting China, over national security concerns
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Business Insider · 17h ago ·
What smart people are saying about Trump's ban on new Chinese humanoid robots
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Government authorities deemed that the robots pose "unacceptable safety risks" to national security.
Forbes · 21h ago ·
United States Bans Chinese Humanoid & Quadruped Robots, Citing National Security
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Citing security and economic reasons, the U.S. FCC has moved to ban foreign humanoid robots as well as quadruped robots from the American market.
Rescuers search for survivors after a 7.1 quake kills 18 in southwestern Japan
ABC News · 9h ago · Soldiers and emergency workers are combing through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 18 people in southwestern Japan
Japan Earthquake Death Toll Hits 13 as Rescuers Race To Reach Survivors Trapped in Collapsed AEON Mall
· International Business Times · 15h ago · Rescuers in Japan are urgently searching for survivors trapped under a collapsed shopping centre after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, killing at least 13 people and causing widespread damage.
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NPR · 16h ago ·
Rescuers search for the missing after Japan earthquake as death toll rises to 13
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Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 13 people.
BBC · Jul 28, 2026 ·
The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan
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Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.
Financial Times · Jul 28, 2026 ·
Powerful earthquake hits Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture
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Reports of multiple deaths from blast at shopping centre and widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure
Washington Post · Jul 28, 2026 ·
Powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan, causing destruction
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There are reports of at least 50 people injured along with collapsed buildings and damaged roads following the powerful 7.1-magnitude quake on the southwestern island of Kyushu.
CBS News · Jul 28, 2026 ·
Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan; tsunami alert issued
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A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. A tsunami alert was issued.
NBC News · Jul 28, 2026 ·
Major earthquake rocks Japan, prompting tsunami warnings
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A major earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, sparking tsunami warnings in the region.
Politics
Blanche nomination at risk of delay as senator seeks assurances on Trump settlement
ABC News · 5h ago · A planned vote this week to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general appears in doubt
Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment right not to testify at Covid hearing
NBC News · 9h ago · Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer senators’ questions at a contentious hearing Wednesday on the origins of Covid and the government’s handling of the pandemic, saying he would invoke his Fifth Amendment right to avoid the possibility that Repu
Dr. Anthony Fauci Under Fire After Invoking Fifth Amendment, Refusing to Answer Questions at COVID Hearing
· International Business Times · 5h ago · Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins, sparking backlash from Republicans and accusations of a 'show trial' from Democrats.
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ABC News · 7h ago ·
Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing
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Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic
Todd Blanche attorney general nomination on edge as Cornyn questions Trump-IRS settlement
CNBC · 4h ago · Sen. John Cornyn says the DOJ has failed to satisfy his concerns about a deal to shield President Donald Trump and others from IRS tax audits.
Fauci invokes fifth amendment and declines to testify in Senate Covid hearing
The Guardian · 4h ago · Adviser to Trump and Biden for pandemic says Republican senator has ‘unhinged obsession’ with himUS politics – live updatesDr Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a high-profile Senate committee hearing on the origins of Covid-19 and ac
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in showdown with Republican lawmakers
· BBC · 8h ago · Fauci invoked his right not to respond to questions in his opening statement, citing Senator Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession" with trying to put him "behind bars".
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CBS News · Jul 27, 2026 ·
Entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary released
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Diary entries by Dr. Anthony Fauci are shedding light on his soaring notoriety during the COVID-19 epidemic. The documents, released by Republican Sen.
NPR · Jul 27, 2026 ·
Rand Paul releases Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary notes. Here's what they tell us
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Sen. Rand Paul has released a tranche of Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary entries from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci is set to appear before a Senate committee Wednesday on the origins of the coronavirus.
Trump to announce $22bn plan to rebuild Dulles international airport
The Guardian · 4h ago · Planned overhaul forms part of president’s broader pattern of directing changes in Washington after arch and ballroomDonald Trump is due to announce a $22bn plan to rebuild Washington’s Dulles international airport on Wednesday after the US presi
How Trump drafted renovation plans for Dulles, a "terrible airport"
· CBS News · 23h ago · President Trump asked for 3D models of the renovation proposals as he personally tweaked ideas to overhaul Dulles International Airport that are scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
NPR · 11h ago · The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton to oversee the intelligence community, despite Democrats' concerns that he could politicize intelligence at President Trump's direction.
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump's director of national intelligence, replacing Pulte
· CNBC · 22h ago · Bill Pulte had been serving for months as DNI after Tulsi Gabbard resigned the post.
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Wall Street Journal · 22h ago ·
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Intelligence Chief
NBC News · 22h ago ·
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as new director of intelligence
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The Senate approved federal prosecutor Jay Clayton as the next director of national intelligence.
CBS News · 22h ago ·
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump's next intelligence chief
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Clayton's confirmation as director of national intelligence could unlock gridlock over a key spy tool that lapsed last month.
Senate confirms Trump ally Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
The Guardian · 22h ago · At confirmation hearing, Clayton sidestepped questions about 2020 election and declined to say Trump lostSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US Senate voted to confirm Jay Clayton as the director of national intelligence on Tuesday,
White House teleprompter operator accused over Trump bets no longer in job, official says
The Guardian · 22h ago · Official declines to say whether Gabriel Perez, who allegedly bet on prediction market Kalshi, resigned or was fired A White House teleprompter operator who reportedly used inside knowledge to make bets about Donald Trump’s speeches on the online p
Teleprompter operator accused of betting on Trump speeches is out of a job
· ABC News · 23h ago · A White House teleprompter operator accused of using inside knowledge to make bets about President Donald Trump’s speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi is no longer in his post
Trump meets with Ukraine, Israel leaders amid broadening conflicts
Los Angeles Times · Jul 28, 2026 · Trump's meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came as the wars in Ukraine and Iran have recently expanded.
Trump meets with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu amid wars in Iran, Ukraine
· CBS News · Jul 28, 2026 · President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday.
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Politico · Jul 28, 2026 ·
‘A disaster for America First’: Trump allies fear Netanyahu meeting will pull US deeper into war with Iran
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The president and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Tuesday at the White House to discuss Iran, Lebanon and the Abraham Accords.
NPR · Jul 28, 2026 ·
Netanyahu to meet Trump in a first encounter since the Iran war began
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The meeting comes as both face pressures at home. Netanyahu is up for reelection, embattled in part due to his deteriorating relationship with Trump. Trump is under pressure to end an unpopular war.
NBC News · Jul 27, 2026 ·
Netanyahu to join Trump for high-stakes meeting at the White House
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with President Donald Trump and attend the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral.
Senate committee to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt for refusal to testify – live
The Guardian · 3h ago · Fauci was escorted by police as he left the three-hour-long hearing. By some counts, he invoked the fifth amendment over 100 timesFauci invokes fifth amendment and declines to testifySign up for US Breaking News emailGary Peters, the Democratic ranki
Nation
'Blood everywhere' - Clancy's ex-husband testifies in children murder trial
BBC · 3h ago · Patrick Clancy recounts the harrowing details of the day he returned home to find his three children dead.
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband resumes testifying about the day she killed their 3 children
· ABC News · 7h ago · The former husband of a Massachusetts mother has returned to the witness stand in her murder trial to testify about the day she killed their three children
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CBS News · Jul 28, 2026 ·
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
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A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina
ABC News · 5h ago · Sen. Lindsey Graham is being buried in South Carolina, where a funeral in the state capital is drawing people who remember him as the son of pool hall owners who never forgot his roots
Two Americans convicted of murdering Canadian couple in Dominica
BBC · 7h ago · Daniel Langlois, whose animation software was used in numerous blockbuster films, was found dead in a burnt-out car with his partner in late 2023.
Two Men Found Guilty in Double Murder of Special Effects Guru and His Partner on Caribbean Island
· Rolling Stone · 7h ago · Jonathan Lehrer and Robert Snyder Jr. were convicted of killing Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand in 2023 on the island of Dominica
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden fends off challenger in GOP primary runoff
NBC News · 21h ago · NBC News projects that Rhoden, who replaced Kristi Noem last year, defeated businessman Toby Doeden to win the Republican nomination for governor.
Music: Glen Hansard On Making Music
NPR | Podcast | 1A · 3h ago · Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard died today in a motorcycle crash in Ireland at the age of 56. We sat down with him in April to talk about his storied career and his final album, "Don+t Settle – Transmissions East and West." Here's what we w
US interest rates held for fifth time in a row
BBC · 3h ago · The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
CBS News · 3h ago · Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Skechers are up to 49% off just in time for your trips to Paris, Rome and other cities with cobblestone streets
NBC News · 4h ago · Skechers walking shoes are up to 49 percent off right now — they’re perfect for summer travel to cities with cobblestone streets and for all-day comfort at theme parks.
Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends 'The Late Show'
ABC News · 4h ago · Stephen Colbert has received an “anti-censorship” award from the Before Columbus Foundation
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins
BBC · 4h ago · The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
Business
Former Golden Globes owners sue Penske Media alleging fraud in acquisition of show
ABC News · 21h ago · Members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association have sued Penske Media and others, claiming they engaged in fraud to acquire the Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globes sale was a 'sham,' Hollywood Foreign Press alleges in $150-million suit against Penske, others
· Los Angeles Times · 23h ago · The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. sues Jay Penske and Todd Boehly over the 2023 Golden Globes sale, alleging fraud, monopoly and misuse of charitable funds.
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Variety · Jul 28, 2026 ·
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Sues Penske Media Corporation Over Golden Globes Purchase
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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association filed an antitrust lawsuit Tuesday against Penske Media Corporation, the parent of Variety, over the 2023 acquisition of the Golden Globe Awards.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
CBS News · 3h ago · Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Divided Fed holds interest rates steady, but three members voted to hike
CNBC · 3h ago · Despite increasing support for a rate increase, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to leave the federal funds rate in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%.
Here's what changed in the second Fed statement under Warsh
CNBC · 3h ago · This is a comparison ofWednesday'sFederal Open Market Committee statementwith the one issued afterthe Fed'sprevious policymaking meeting in June.
30% savings and an NYC private label: What to know about Mamdani's city-run grocery stores
Business Insider · 4h ago · NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised city-run grocery stores. This week, he announced kitchen staples will have a 30% discount over private retailers.
Meta Q2 earnings: AI spending in focus for Wall Street, with the stock down 10% in 2026
Business Insider · 4h ago · Meta approaches its Q2 earnings report with the stock down 10% in 2026. Analysts expect talk of the company's AI spending on its 4:30 investor call.
I'm in over $100,000 in student loan debt, but I'm not using my degrees. I now often wonder if college was worth it.
Business Insider · 4h ago · I dropped out of graduate school because my student loan debt kept increasing. I now live under the weight of expensive monthly repayments.
Fed holds rates steady: What it means for credit cards, savings accounts, mortgages and auto loans
CNBC · 4h ago · The Fed's benchmark affects many of the interest rates consumers see every day, including those tied to mortgages, credit cards, car loans and savings accounts.
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at fiery Senate hearing on Covid-19
Financial Times · 4h ago · Republican lawmakers threaten to hold scientist in contempt for failing to answer questions
My daughter's squishy toy burst on her legs. We ended up in the emergency room.
Business Insider · 4h ago · Kimmie Staggs says a squishy toy burst after heating up in her car, leaving her teenage daughter with burns that required emergency treatment.
Technology
Elon Musk’s xAI is trying to sue its way out of a Grok reckoning
Ars Technica · 4h ago · Musk defends Grok, says Minnesota's nudifying app ban is unconstitutional.
Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law to ban 'nudify' apps
· CNBC · 19h ago · Elon Musk's xAI, now owned by SpaceX, is challenging a law that would ban so-called nudify apps in Minnesota
The Ferrari Luce has at least 500 fans
The Verge · 6h ago · Just two months after a bumpy launch earlier this year, Ferrari has reportedly already hit its 2026 sales goal for its polarizing, Jony Ive-designed Luce EV.
Ferrari EV designed by Jony Ive has already hit 2026 sales target
· Financial Times · 9h ago · Italian carmaker reports strong demand from China for electric model derided for its unconventional design
How Old Extreme Weather Playbooks Can Save Us From Future Heat
Forbes · 3h ago · In the U.S., heat claims more lives than floods, tornadoes & hurricanes combined. Lessons from managing extreme cold, floods & hurricanes offer a blueprint for survival.
Which of Dyson’s 2026 Vacuum Models Is the Best?
Wired · 3h ago · Curious if you should get Dyson’s new 2026 stick vacuums or stick to the older ones? I tested five models, old and new, to find out for you.
GoodRx Made Prescriptions Cheaper. Now It's Going After The Whole Care Journey
Forbes · 3h ago · American healthcare is rapidly moving towards a membership model, driven by rising consumer costs and a demand for predictable pricing and simpler navigation.
What’s the catch with the Apple Upgrade program?
The Verge · 3h ago · Apple's new Upgrade program is here, allowing you to lease select models of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches with a relatively low monthly payment. The company promises you won't pay more than the full price of the device over the course of the on
Space’s Exponential Tech Moment And The Need To Secure It
Forbes · 3h ago · Space has become the cornerstone of our digital society and it is creating technological innovation that must be secured.
President Trump makes announcement alongside the secretary of transportation
NBC News · 3h ago · Watch live coverage as President Trump makes an announcement alongside Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.
It’s Frighteningly Easy to Jailbreak Some Frontier AI Models
Wired · 3h ago · I watched a new tool try to get around the model safeguards of four major frontier companies. You might be surprised by how they performed.
What Fauci’s Senate Testimony Hearing Can Teach Public Health Leaders
Forbes · 4h ago · Fauci’s tenure as Director of the NIAID helped define modern American and even global public health, but what must also be assessed is public health leadership.
Entertainment
‘Chicago Fire’ Star Joe Miñoso to Leave Series After 15 Seasons
Variety · 3h ago · Joe Miñoso is leaving “Chicago Fire” after 15 seasons, a source confirms to Variety. The actor has played firefighter Joe Cruz on the NBC drama series since Season 1.
‘Chicago Fire’ Original Cast Member Joe Miñoso Leaving In Season 15 Of NBC Drama
· Deadline Hollywood · 3h ago · Firehouse 51 is losing a veteran firefighter. Joe Miñoso, who has been on Chicago Fire since Season 1, is departing the NBC drama series from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television.
How Did Glen Hansard Die? Reluctant Actor Won an Oscar Before Tragic Death at 56
International Business Times · 7h ago · Irish musician Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning songwriter and frontman of the Frames, has died aged 56 in a motorcycle crash in Dublin, leaving a singular legacy of busking, film, and deeply felt songs.
Kavinsky, French electronic artist and 'Drive' composer, dead at 50
Los Angeles Times · 5h ago · Kavinsky a defining act of the Paris electronic scene of the 2000s and 2010s whose 'Nightcall' track was key to the Ryan Gosling-led thriller 'Drive,' died of a suspected stroke.
Kavinsky, French DJ-Producer Whose Chilly ‘Nightcall’ Defined ‘Drive,’ Dead at 50
· Rolling Stone · 7h ago · Artist had resurgence after appearance at 2024 Olympics
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ABC News · 9h ago ·
Kavinsky, French DJ and composer of 'Nightcall', dies at 50
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Kavinsky, the French electro-pop composer known for the track "Nightcall" from the movie "Drive," has died at 50
The Trailer for the Final ‘Jumanji’ Movie Is a Lot
Gizmodo · 6h ago · Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan return to the fantasy franchise, out on Christmas day.
‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black Return for Third and Final Movie
· Variety · 21h ago · Sony has unveiled the trailer for the third entry in the “Jumanji” franchise, titled “Jumanji: Open World.” The teaser offers fans their first glimpse of the returning ensemble cast, including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan.
BTS Won’t Submit Comeback Album for Consideration at 2027 Grammys
Rolling Stone · 6h ago · The group expressed "hope that music can be heard and loved by itself rather than being divided by region or language" after the introduction of a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category
K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys
· ABC News · 7h ago · K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming Grammys
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NBC News · 8h ago ·
K-pop group BTS won’t submit its music for Grammy Awards
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K-pop band BTS said that it will not submit its music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, citing concerns over category divisions.
OpenAI Says Its Rogue AI Agent Didn’t Just Hack Hugging Face
Gizmodo · 6h ago · OpenAI says its models accessed accounts on four other services.
OpenAI’s Rogue AI Agent Hacked More Than Just Hugging Face
· Wired · 22h ago · In a new disclosure, OpenAI says its agent used exposed logins to gain access to at least four “publicly available services” in its unhinged quest to solve a test.
Wasserman Buy Out Moves Forward With Investment From Providence
Deadline Hollywood · 18h ago · Casey Wasserman is one step closer to selling his agency. Providence Equity Partners today announced an additional investment in The Team (formerly Wasserman) to help the agency buy out its founder.
Casey Wasserman’s Talent Agency to Buy Out His Stake Using Private-Equity Financing
· Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
Noah Kahan Calls Out Donald Trump’s Administration For Using “American Cars” Song In White House Social Media Post
Deadline Hollywood · 18h ago · Noah Kahan is putting the Donald Trump administration on blast after a social media post using his song was shared on the White House account. Trump visited General Motors this week, and the White House made a post using Kahan’s “American Cars,
Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using His Song in Trump Promo Video
· Rolling Stone · 19h ago · The administration used Kahan's "American Cars" to soundtrack photos of the president visiting General Motors’ flagship test site
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Variety · 21h ago ·
Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using Song in Social Media Post: ‘Would Never Approve’
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Noah Kahan is the latest among musicians firing back against the White House for using their music on social media, responding to an Instagram post that utilized his song “American Cars.” The White House post from Monday featured images of Presid
Finger Sweat Could Be the Huge Health Upgrade Smart Rings Need
Gizmodo · 3h ago · UCSD researchers created a ring that can passively sample and analyze your sweat to track nutrition and insulin response.
Why This Nashville Indie-Rock Band Is Singing About ‘Jane Fonda’
Rolling Stone · 3h ago · Lombardy are helping foster Music City's indie scene with irreverent songs and an unpredictable live show
Sports
Fever had 'no knowledge' of rally in support of Sophie Cunningham after comments on transgender athletes
CBS News · 7h ago · A few dozen people in Seattle showed support for Cunningham and state initiatives that would bar trans athletes from girls' sports
Clark and Mitchell lead Fever to their 4th straight victory, 105-95 over the Storm
· ABC News · 16h ago · Caitlin Clark scored 32 points, Kelsey Mitchell added 28 and the Indiana Fever won their fourth straight game, beating the Seattle Storm 105-95
FIFA has a new plan to raise billions of dollars: Selling stakes in the World Cup
NPR · 23h ago · FIFA has a complex plan to sell chunks of its commercial rights to the World Cup to minority investors, including a firm run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner.
FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
· ABC News · Jul 28, 2026 · FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family
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BBC · Jul 28, 2026 ·
Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
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European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
New Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead to miss time with left wrist injury
ABC News · 21h ago · Curtis Mead will miss an undetermined amount of time with a left wrist injury suffered in his first game with the Boston Red Sox
Red Sox lose newly acquired Curtis Mead to fractured wrist: Will Boston reenter trade market?
· CBS News · 22h ago · Boston added Mead in a trade from the Nationals, but he was injured in his debut with the team
Agent's Take: Patriots offered to make Christian Gonzalez the NFL's highest-paid CB. Why isn't a deal done?
CBS News · 3h ago · Robert Kraft says New England offered Gonzalez a record-setting contract. Here's what's standing in the way
Harvard-Westlake's $200-million River Park Sports Complex nears completion
Los Angeles Times · 3h ago · A January opening looks possible for Harvard-Westlake's new 16-acre sports complex in Studio City.
College football odds: Oregon offers the best value to win 2026 CFP national title in futures market
CBS News · 4h ago · Here's why the Ducks are worth backing in 2026
NFL training camp injuries tracker: Latest updates on Nic Scourton, Shemar Stewart, Chris Brazzell II and more
CBS News · 4h ago · Scourton is out for the season with a torn ACL, while Stewart and Brazzell were carted off the practice field Wednesday
Four more years? LeBron James could play much longer than many think, agent Rich Paul says
CBS News · 4h ago · LeBron James will turn 42 amid his first season with the 76ers
MLB rumors: Clay Holmes draws scouts; Bryce Harper's plea to Phillies front office; Cardinals' deadline plans
CBS News · 4h ago · The trade deadline is just five days away
Footy Fix: NWSL action picks up, Liverpool face Wrexham in friendly, MLS All-Star Game arrives
CBS News · 4h ago · The soccer slate is picking up with a bunch of games on Wednesday
World
Trump warns Iran is set to "get a beating" as 5-month war expands
CBS News · 3h ago · The war in the Middle East is expanding, with President Trump threatening Iran with "a beating" and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxies in Iraq.
Oil prices surge after Trump says Iran will ‘get a beating’ for missile attack
· Financial Times · 4h ago · Washington says Tehran launched an attempted ‘surprise attack’ on US military installations in the Middle East
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
CBS News · 4h ago · Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Oscar-Winning Irish Singer-Songwriter Glen Hansard Dies in Dublin Motorcycle Crash
· NBC News · 10h ago · Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin early Wednesday, his management said.
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Los Angeles Times · 10h ago ·
Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter known for 'Once' Oscar win, dies at 56
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Glen Hansard, a singer-songwriter who starred in the film "Once" and was the leader of band the Frames, has died after a motorcycle crash in Ireland.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
CBS News · 4h ago · Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers
· BBC · 17h ago · The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.
BTS Chooses Not to Submit to the Grammys After New Asian Pop Category Announced
NBC News · 4h ago · Why K-pop group BTS will not be submitting their music to next year’s Grammy Awards, the members announced July 28.
2025 was deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in 30 years, study says
CBS News · 8h ago · Last year, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel, making it the deadliest year for such incidents since 1994.
Report on Jewish diaspora finds biggest rise in antisemitism in UK
· BBC · 18h ago · The report also says 2025 was the deadliest year for Jews living outside Israel in more than 30 years.
Wildfire in France has burned an area four times the size of Paris
CBS News · 9h ago · More than 2,500 firefighters in France are battling fires across the country. Meanwhile in Spain, over 1,000 firefighters are trying to contain 16 active fires, with the Avila Fire the country's worst on record. Ramy Inocencio reports.
A heat wave threatens to reignite France’s mega-fire near Bordeaux
· ABC News · 9h ago · Fire crews in southwest France are battling a massive blaze four times the size of Paris
Former Newsom aide challenges his version of their affair
Politico · Jul 28, 2026 · The presidential hopeful’s relationship with Ruby Rippey when he was San Francisco mayor was a major early scandal in his career.
Gavin Newsom Affair Resurfaces as Ex-Aide Breaks 20-Year Silence and Reveals Kamala Harris' Advice
· International Business Times · 15h ago · Ruby Rippey breaks 20 years of silence in a Vanity Fair essay on her Gavin Newsom affair, revealing Kamala Harris advised her to stay quiet as both eye 2028.
Prince Harry Faces £18M Bill as Judge Weighs Harsher Penalty Over 'Pack of Lies' Case
International Business Times · 3h ago · Prince Harry and other celebrities face potential £18 million legal costs after losing a privacy case against the Daily Mail publisher, with the court considering punitive costs due to alleged misconduct.
No 10 Fed Journalists False Information About Burnham's Chancellor Pick, and Insiders Are Not Sorry Press Got Burned
International Business Times · 3h ago · Downing Street let false briefings about Andy Burnham's chancellor choice spread, leaving lobby reporters wrong‑footed and raising fresh questions over No 10's leak and media strategy.
'Jumanji: Open World' Trailer Gets Fans Hyped, but Test Screening Reports Say It 'Did Not Go Well'
International Business Times · 3h ago · Sony Pictures releases the trailer for 'Jumanji: Open World', featuring a real-world twist. Despite test screening concerns, fans remain optimistic about the franchise's final chapter.
Science
Quantum computers promise mathematical superpowers
The Economist · 2h ago · But like all superpowers, they will have their limits
See the New Frank Gehry Building Rising From the Shore of the Persian Gulf in Abu Dhabi to House a Global Art Collection
Smithsonian · 4h ago · Officials just announced a December opening for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, the long-awaited fourth installment in the Guggenheim Foundation's lineup of art museums
Spectacular fossil preserves internal organs of ancient marine reptile
New Scientist · 4h ago · A stunningly intact marine reptile named Austronaga minuta that lived around 245 million years ago may have looked like a miniature version of more famous later ocean predators, like plesiosaurs
Here’s where Trump has canceled wind farms – and how states are pushing back
Christian Science Monitor · 4h ago · President Donald Trump directed the U.S. government to pay billions to stop wind energy projects from going forward. In response, states have sued.
A Metal Detectorist Discovered Tiny Tiles in a Farmer's Field. A Spectacular Ancient Roman Mosaic Was Buried Beneath the Surface
Smithsonian · 4h ago · The polychrome mosaic once decorated a small room in a lavish villa complex. Researchers, students and volunteers have been working together to excavate the rare site in southwestern England
How Did Some Reptiles Lose Their Limbs to Become Snakes? An 80-Million-Year-Old Fossil Helps Uncover the Winding Evolutionary History
Smithsonian · 5h ago · Researchers have long suspected that the first of these slithering creatures lived in water, on land or underground. New research hints that more than one environment might be correct
The biggest mysteries in physics may have one answer
New Scientist · 5h ago · Could our universe have more dimensions than the three of space and one of time that we experience?
Plankton get a close-up in these stunning photographs
New Scientist · 5h ago · The strange world of plankton is revealed by Julian Cremona in these intricate images from his new book
NASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse
NASA · 5h ago · On Wednesday, Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small corner of Portugal.
Strange three-lobed asteroid seems to have its own tiny moon
New Scientist · 5h ago · The asteroid 44 Nysa was first spotted more than 150 years ago, but we are only now finally figuring out its weird shape and mysterious formation
Health
Hims and Hers shares fall 10% as FTC sues company over data, billing practices
CNBC · 4h ago · The FTC sued Hims & Hers over alleged health data sharing with Meta and Snap, billing practices and subscription cancellations.
Worry about what your children eat, but don’t forget your own diet
New Scientist · 5h ago · Measures like bans on advertising junk food to children are essential for instilling healthy eating at a young age, but we shouldn't let adults off the hook when it comes to improving our diets
Humana tops quarterly estimates, maintains profit outlook as medical costs stay in line
CNBC · 6h ago · Humana maintained its 2026 adjusted profit outlook of at least $9 per share, which some analysts called a "disappointment" amid high expectations for insurers.
Why shareholders are suing Novo Nordisk over next-generation weight-loss drug
CNBC · 7h ago · Investors claim Novo Nordisk misled the market about CagriSema's tolerability, after disappointing clinical trial results wiped billions off its market cap.
Pill that lowers oxygen levels in brain may ease Parkinson’s symptoms
New Scientist · 7h ago · A pill that induces hypoxia in the brain has been linked to improved symptoms of three neurodegenerative conditions when tested in mice
Inside Look at How Men and Women Handle Stress Differently
NBC News · 9h ago · Whether it’s finances or a looming deadline at work, stress is a natural reaction for everyone, but it can manifest differently for men and women. NBC News medical contributor Dr.
Rural Maternity Care Crisis: Inside A Maine Hospital’s L&D Closure
Forbes · 9h ago · A profitable rural Maine hospital plans to close labor & delivery, furthering a wave of state-wide maternity closures. What this means for women and communities.
What the New High Blood Pressure Warnings Mean for You
NBC News · 10h ago · A new study evaluated the current high blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association and found nearly one in three adults with high blood pressure may now be eligible for medication to improve their overall health.
Federal funds can't be spent on giving drug users test strips, raising overdose fears
NPR · Jul 28, 2026 · Test strips can identify dangerous hidden additives in street drugs and help prevent overdoses. But the Trump administration says federal funds can't be used to provide the strips to drug users.
These popular backpacks are functional, stylish and up to 71% off just in time for back-to-school shopping
NBC News · Jul 28, 2026 · Ahead of back-to-school season, retailers are discounting classroom-ready backpacks that work just as well for commuting or weekend travel. Get Coach, Calpak, Herschel and more up to 71% off
Books
Bringing religion to bear on public policy debates
Christian Science Monitor · 3h ago · Mike Pence’s “What Conservatives Believe” and Raphael Warnock’s “The Crooked Places Made Straight” draw on their reading of Scripture, bringing a religious perspective to policy debates.
Artist Betye Saar, who used repurposed objects to reclaim identity, has died at 99
NPR · Jul 28, 2026 · Saar told NPR in 2006, "I'm the kind of person who recycles materials, but I also recycle emotions and feelings." She died days away from her 100th birthday.
Two road trip novelists share their favorite stories about the open road
NPR · Jul 28, 2026 · Road trips have always been about more than the destination. Authors Annie Hartnett and Kevin Wilson discuss their favorite road trip stories and the coincidence that linked their latest novels.
Why faith matters in today’s political memoirs
Christian Science Monitor · Jul 27, 2026 · Americans increasingly want to know the details of political candidates’ faith. Recent political memoirs focus on God, morality, and religion.
A novelist followed her mother's advice: The more you read, the freer you are
NPR · Jul 27, 2026 · I'll Take the Fire is the third book in a trilogy inspired by generations of Leïla Slimani's Moroccan French family. She is also the author of the bestselling thriller The Perfect Nanny.
The creators of a Absolute Batman discuss their new reimagining of the character
NPR · Jul 26, 2026 · NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with the comic creator team of the breakout new Batman: Absolute Batman. Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta share how this alternate reality Batman rewrites the character.
Left over center, right over center — 2nd graders are braiding a 'Story Rug'
NPR · Jul 25, 2026 · Class 203 is turning old shirts, baby blankets, a stripy skirt and pink polka-dot curtains into a "Story Rug" for their teacher in a new book written by Sophie Blackall and illustrated by Phoebe Wahl.
A former nun explains why she ran away from her 'Cloistered' life
NPR · Jul 24, 2026 · Catherine Coldstream entered a Carmelite monastery at age 24, and lived a life of prayer and obedience for 12 years. Her memoir is Cloistered: My Years as a Nun. Originally published March 20, 2024.
July’s best books range far and wide
Christian Science Monitor · Jul 23, 2026 · Our reviewers’ 10-plus favorites include Colson Whitehead’s Harlem Trilogy finale, plus investigations into Nigeria’s romance scammers and the Nord Stream sabotage.
An early naturalist who cast off the ‘chains of prejudice’
Christian Science Monitor · Jul 22, 2026 · George Forster’s globe-trotting youth made him more tolerant of Indigenous peoples and customs than most of his peers, writes biographer Andrea Wulf.
Lifestyle
The Secret Ingredient In Food Brand Strategy Is Nostalgia
Forbes · 4h ago · The food & beverage industry is strategically pivoting from relentless innovation to embracing familiarity and nostalgia, recognizing it as a crucial business asset.
Jim Dandy 2026: Morning Line Odds As Commandment And Renegade Toe Up
Forbes · 5h ago · With the morning line odds just issued on July 29, it's extraordinary that the Jim Dandy fields three Triple Crown placers. In the odds, it's Renegade vs. Commandment.
Titleist’s New Mini Driver Lends Major Forgiveness
Forbes · 5h ago · If you struggle to use a regular driver, or if you want extra oomph from a 3-wood, then this may be a great addition to your bag.
Crudo E Nudo Chef Brian Bornemann Is Opening A Pasta Restaurant In Santa Monica
Forbes · 16h ago · After turning Crudo e Nudo into one of the city’s most distinctive seafood restaurants, chef Brian Bornemann is opening Bar Fortuna just one block away.
The Greatest Scene In ‘The Odyssey’ Is The Most Disturbing
Forbes · 19h ago · Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ has many uncomfortable moments, but the scene with Odysseus (Matt Damon) and Circe (Samantha Morton) is the stuff of nightmares.
In 'All Her Fault,' Sarah Snook carries the family, and the blame
NPR · Jul 28, 2026 · NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Sarah Snook, star of the limited series "All Her Fault," about parenting and the emotional and physical demands of her roles.
First Look: Maya Mobile’s Travel eSIM
Forbes · Jul 28, 2026 · Tried using this eSIM....well, sort of
How ‘Agent Kim Reactivated’ Became One Of 2026’s Most Popular K-Dramas
Forbes · Jul 28, 2026 · How So Ji-sub’s action thriller ‘Agent Kim Reactivated’ became a ratings and Netflix hit—and what its success means for K-dramas, webtoon adaptations and AI production.
Why American Craft Gin Deserves A Second Look—And The Texas Distiller Proving It
Forbes · Jul 28, 2026 · American craft gin is on the rise. See how Devil's Grin Gin and master distiller Brett Luchesi are helping redefine the category.
New York Restaurants September 2026: Where To Go—Or Not
Forbes · Jul 28, 2026 · Edible enlightenment from our eatery experts and colleagues Monie Begley, Richard Nalley and Randall Lane, as well as brothers Bob, Kip and Tim.
Travel
Sargassum seaweed is a self‑sustaining disaster plaguing beaches - but scientists may have a unique solution
The Independent UK · 3h ago · These vast mats of smelly seaweed may have entered a self-sustaining cycle, effectively feeding their own expansion
As Revenue Drops, VW Atlas, Audi Q9 Double Down On American Families
Forbes · 4h ago · In the face of declining revenue, VW is launching two new family SUVS: the Audi Q9 and VW Atlas, tapping a strategy that has worked for the company in the past
TSA Is Helping ICE Ramp Up Arrests At Airports
Forbes · 5h ago · ICE arrests at airports are up in recent months as details emerge about an agreement with TSA to share travelers’ personal data.
What do we know about Edinburgh’s new overnight visitor levy and other UK tourist taxes?
The Independent UK · 6h ago · While the council is adamant that the new visitor levy will create positive change, local accommodation owners are worried it could impact their business
The New Mykonos Resort With A Water Limo And A Basketball Court Carved From Rock
Forbes · 7h ago · With a monumental art collection and private water transportation to the island’s hottest beach clubs, an iconic French hotel brand docks on Paraga Beach.
The 10 Most Photographed Beaches In France, According To Popsa Survey
Forbes · 8h ago · Popsa, a London-based photo-curation platform, analysed millions of images taken on French beaches to come up with a list of the country's most photo’d coastal spots.
Kyoto Through The Eyes Of Guide Andrés Menache
Forbes · 9h ago · A top tour guide shares how to experience a touristy city at its best.
Where To Find The Real History Behind Norway’s Viral ‘Viking Row’
Forbes · 10h ago · Norway’s “Viking Row” went viral during the 2026 World Cup. Here’s the history behind the celebration and where to explore Viking history in Norway.
This popular European country is creating huge forests around 10 major cities
The Independent UK · 11h ago · The protected woodlands can be used for exercise and socialising, plus regulate the climate
The top 10 busiest commuter trains where up to a quarter of people stand
The Independent UK · 12h ago · One Thameslink service topped the list at 176 per cent capacity at London St Pancras just after 8am
Opinion
What’s really driving global discontent?
Washington Post · 3h ago · Global discontent and shrinking school enrollment, in readers’ eyes.
El-Sayed has the edge as Michigan’s Senate primary nears
Washington Post · 6h ago · Polling, absentee ballots and county-level turnout patterns suggest he’s ahead with days to go.
My family farm has prairie potholes. In swooped the feds.
Washington Post · 11h ago · The government is twisting a 60-year-old deal to take control of my land.
The FTC should have shucked the Biden antitrust playbook. It kept it instead.
Washington Post · 12h ago · Instead of bringing needed change, the Trump antitrust agenda doubled down on failed policies.
A therapist on relationships, ghosting and realistic standards
Washington Post · 12h ago · Relationships have always required compromise and patience. But dating apps, social media and therapy-speak can make ordinary human flaws feel like reasons to walk away.
The military’s antidrug campaign accomplished nothing
Washington Post · Jul 28, 2026 · Trump pushed legal limits with boat strikes, alienating allies, but traffickers adapted.
Did DEI break colleges?
Washington Post · Jul 28, 2026 · Can America reject racial preferences without ignoring racial inequality? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Carine Hajjar talks with economist and author Glenn Loury about race, opportunity and ideological diversity in American life.
America is turning away scientific talent
Washington Post · Jul 28, 2026 · Visa rule change, Medicare costs and recycling reform, in readers' eyes.
Yale’s trustees face a decision with profound consequences
Washington Post · Jul 28, 2026 · A lesson from Hungary: Boards don't capitulate to authoritarians. The people on them do.
India’s Gen Z just made Modi blink
Washington Post · Jul 28, 2026 · How student outrage snowballed into the first protest movement to rattle his 12-year rule.
Features
The Beauty of a Stone Wall
Longreads · 11h ago · "Why we love them, and why I build them."
The Return of the Monarch
Longreads · Jul 28, 2026 · "After years of decline, butterfly populations are rising—for now."
An island has been waging war on rats. They think they’ve finally won
New Scientist · Jul 28, 2026 · Rats are a scourge on island wildlife all over the world. But an island off the coast of Ireland is showing how to successfully gain the upper hand
“Spaceballs: The Clickbait”—Inside the Return of Rick Moranis at Comic-Con
Longreads · Jul 28, 2026 · “Moranis gets lost and found, Mel Brooks stays mint-in-the-box, and Josh Gad IS Ebenezer.”
The Longreads Questionnaire, Featuring Kimon de Greef
Longreads · Jul 28, 2026 · The Ego Trip author on the sea, the pull of South Africa, and how his ecology background shapes the stories he tells.
Her Rape Kit Had a DNA Match. In San Francisco, That’s Not Enough.
Longreads · Jul 27, 2026 · "SFPD cleared 14% of rape cases last year—half the national rate. The Standard found that kits get tested fast, then cases get quietly shelved."
He’s the Last Great Land Artist You’ve Never Heard Of
Longreads · Jul 27, 2026 · "Charles Ross spent 50 years building 'Star Axis,' a naked-eye observatory in New Mexico. Now his masterwork is ready. How to share it with a changed world?"
Gassed Up
Longreads · Jul 24, 2026 · "Tomato ripening rooms reveal the growing costs of the produce industry’s massive consolidation."
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Longreads · Jul 24, 2026 · In this edition: loving a killer; GRASE under fire; the marvelous mundane; Texas on two wheels; and the man who would be T. rex king.
A Teen Reporter Searched for His Community in the Epstein Files. Adults Freaked Out.
Longreads · Jul 24, 2026 · "An Instagram post turned one California student newspaper into a free-speech flash point. The students say they were just doing their homework."