Daily news from around the world · U.S. edition · Last updated Wed, Jul 8, 2026 11:45 am PDT
CBS News · 20h ago · A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
· CNBC · 21h ago · President Donald Trump has focused on the ballot count in Fulton County, Georgia, to promote claims that he actually won the 2020 election
Bloomberg · 21h ago ·
US Judge Rejects DOJ Subpoena Over 2020 Georgia Election
ABC News · 23h ago ·
Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
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A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County
International Business Times · 13h ago · Marine Le Pen can run in France's 2027 presidential election after an appeals court upheld her conviction but restored her eligibility, creating a unique scenario of campaigning under electronic monitoring.
· Christian Science Monitor · 21h ago · Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will run in the 2027 French presidential race, even as she again appeals her embezzlement conviction.
Financial Times · Jul 7, 2026 ·
French far-right leader Le Pen cleared to run for president
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Appeals court shortens sentence for embezzlement but electronic monitoring could hinder her ability to campaign
NBC News · Jul 7, 2026 ·
French court allows far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for president with ankle tag
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Far-right leader Marine Le Pen will be able to run in France’s presidential election next year, though her involvement remained in doubt Tuesday after a Paris appeals court upheld her conviction for misusing European Union funds.
Wall Street Journal · Jul 7, 2026 ·
French Appeals Court Allows Le Pen to Run in Next Year’s Presidential Race
Bloomberg · Jul 6, 2026 ·
Court to Decide Whether Le Pen Can Run for President
CBS News · 19h ago · The U.S. military struck back at Iran on Tuesday in retaliation for its recent attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command.
· NBC News · 21h ago · The U.S. military launched new attacks on Iran Tuesday in retaliation for Iranian attacks against commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S.
The Economist · 23h ago · The party is desperate to replace their Senate candidate in Maine
· Politico · Jul 7, 2026 · The embattled Democratic Senate candidate has not dropped out of the race.
ABC News · 20h ago · Maryland lawmakers will meet for a special session next month to consider a constitutional amendment dealing with future congressional redistricting
The Guardian · 20h ago · Sanders, one of Platner’s earliest and most influential backers, is latest to call on him to withdraw from Maine raceThe progressive senator Bernie Sanders called on Graham Platner to withdraw from the US Senate race in Maine, citing “very seriou
· International Business Times · Jul 6, 2026 · Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw from Maine's race after sexual assault allegations. Platner denies the claims, but pressure mounts from party leaders.
CBS News · Jul 6, 2026 ·
Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges
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A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
CNBC · Jul 6, 2026 ·
Graham Platner denies sex assault claim as Democrats urge him to quit Maine Senate race
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Graham Platner hopes to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins, but the Democrat's campaign is reeling from a bombshell allegation by Jenny Racicot.
NBC News · Jul 6, 2026 ·
Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim
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Jenny Racicot, who once dated Platner, said he showed up at her home in 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner said the allegation is “categorically false.”
Wall Street Journal · Jul 6, 2026 ·
Top Democrats Push for Graham Platner to Exit Senate Race
NPR · Jul 6, 2026 ·
Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following allegation of sexual assault
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The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "categorically untrue."
Politico · Jul 6, 2026 ·
Platner says he is ‘taking the time to reflect’ on his candidacy
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The Maine Democratic Senate nominee posted the statement after POLITICO published allegations that he forced a woman to have sex with him, which he denies.
Bloomberg · Jul 6, 2026 ·
Taylor: Platner Withdrawal Is 'Absolutely' Best Path
NPR · 8h ago · Health departments, universities and nonprofit grantees had spent months adapting to President Trump's executive orders. They say the funding cut was completely unexpected.
CNBC · 8h ago · U.S. President Donald Trump slammed Spain for not contributing enough to NATO, as he attended the defense alliance summit in Turkey.
NPR · 8h ago · NPR's A Martinez speaks with former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, a Democrat who campaigned for Graham Platner and filed to become a potential replacement for Platner on the U.S. Senate ballot.
Washington Post · 8h ago · Shortly after arriving at a NATO meeting in Turkey, Trump restarted the divisive fight, telling reporters that Greenland “should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark.”
The Guardian · 8h ago · Vermont senator is latest figure to call for Democratic nominee to step down after sexual assault allegationsPresident Donald Trump has sharply escalated his warnings about a “communist takeover” of the Democratic party ahead of November’s m
The Guardian · 8h ago · President calls Iranian leadership ‘scum’, rails against alliance, repeats demand for Greenland and threatens SpainMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump has declared that the ceasefire with Iran is o
BBC · 8h ago · Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians "if they want".
· NPR · 10h ago · Speaking to the press from Turkey, President Trump said Wednesday morning that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over. But he didn't rule out talks continuing to end the war with Iran.
ABC News · 20h ago · A judge has dismissed all charges against a California radiologist accused of trying to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a cliff in 2023
CBS News · 17h ago · Utah has revoked the license of a boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager, saying the school has "failed to provide applicable health and safety services for clients."
· BBC · 17h ago · Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.
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· NBC News · Jul 7, 2026 · During a pretrial hearing, prosecutors revealed new videos that allegedly show Tyler Robinson on the grounds of Utah Valley University in the moments before and after the killing of Charlie Kirk.
CBS News · Jul 6, 2026 ·
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing appears in court
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Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was in court Monday for a critical hearing. Carter Evans reports.
BBC · 19h ago · 23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.
· Gizmodo · 22h ago · Roughly half of all 23andMe customers were impacted by the breach.
CNBC · 21h ago · Treasury had waived sanctions on Iranian oil through Aug. 21 after Washington and Tehran inked an interim deal to reopen Hormuz last month.
CBS News · 22h ago · An investigator testified that a video shows Tyler Robinson going over a railing onto a rooftop, crouching down and running to a site overlooking where Charlie Kirk was speaking.
· NBC News · Jul 6, 2026 · A five-day hearing began Monday in Utah to determine if alleged Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson will stand trial for murder. NBC News' Camila Bernal reports on the evidence presented and Erika Kirk's courtroom attendance.
BBC · Jul 6, 2026 ·
Charlie Kirk's family attends hearing for suspect charged with his murder
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Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of murdering Kirk, a key Trump ally and founder of youth organisation Turning Point USA.
Los Angeles Times · 9h ago · UC is not Harvard, and was never meant to embody that type of self-perpetuating exclusivity disguised as a meritocracy.
Los Angeles Times · 9h ago · A settlement announced this week now affirms that private immigrant detention facilities are subject to California's workplace safety and health requirements.
NPR · 10h ago · A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia was short hundreds of workers amid COVID-19. A flexible work option where some workers can sign up for shifts through an app has eased the pain.
CBS News · 8h ago · A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
· CNBC · 11h ago · China said specific versions of Claude Code posed back-door vulnerabilities that could send sensitive information to a remote server.
New Yorker · Jul 7, 2026 · Can you make a longer word with each new letter?
· Forbes · Jun 24, 2026 · Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.
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· Financial Times · 16h ago · S&P Dow Jones follows MSCI in putting south-east Asian market on watchlist for reclassification to ‘frontier’
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International Business Times · 8h ago · A fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Houston has triggered federal investigations and calls for transparency as the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo disputes the agency's account of events.
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CNBC · 8h ago · Mortgage rates barely moved last week and haven't moved much in more than a month. That is resulting in lackluster mortgage demand.
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NBC News · Jul 6, 2026 · Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married July 3. Here’s a list of all the celebrities who attended.
· CBS News · Jul 6, 2026 · After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lilia Luciano has more on the venue's transformation, guest list and the couple's vows.
Rolling Stone · 19h ago ·
Every Country Star at Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Explained
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Nashville was out in force at Madison Square Garden to celebrate the pop star's union with Travis Kelce. For those who've forgotten how deep her country roots go, here's a reminder
International Business Times · Jul 6, 2026 ·
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Branded 'Tacky' as Insiders Reveal Buffet Detail That Shocked Guests
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding buffet choice caused debate, with some guests criticising it as 'tacky' despite the event's luxurious setting and star-studded guest list.
Business Insider · Jul 6, 2026 ·
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce releasing a wedding documentary? Here's what we know.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce had a blowout wedding on Fourth of July weekend at Madison Square Garden. Could documentary footage be coming?
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Forbes · 10h ago · Health insurers selling Obamacare are proposing another year of double-digit percentage premium increases for 2027, a new KFF analysis shows.
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CNBC · 11h ago · SambaNova is valued at $11 billion after fresh financing led by General Atlantic, as AI chip startups look to challenge Nvidia.
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CNBC · Jul 6, 2026 · CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors should use the latest market rotation as an opportunity to buy high-quality companies.
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Marine Le Pen is running for the French presidency
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Despite being found guilty by the Paris court of appeal
BBC · 23h ago ·
Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
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The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year.
Bloomberg · Jul 7, 2026 ·
Yates on Le Pen’s Verdict
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· Business Insider · Jul 7, 2026 · The small Idaho resort town of Sun Valley will be once again overtaken by media and tech titans for the annual Allen & Co. conference.
Wired · 21h ago · As part of Meta’s Muse Image model rollout, Instagram users with public accounts need to opt out to block AI generations of their content.
· The Verge · 22h ago · Meta is launching the first AI image generation model made by its Superintelligence Labs division. The Muse Image model now powers the image-making tools across the Meta AI app, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and it's coming soon to Facebook and Messenger, according to an announcement on Tuesday.
Forbes · 8h ago · AI can help teams move faster, but speed alone does not solve the harder problem of understanding what has actually been built.
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Wired · 8h ago · It’s hard to say if the pricey LG Micro RGB Evo television is worth shelling out for compared to its cheaper competitors, but you’ll probably enjoy its color-popping display.
Deadline Hollywood · 8h ago · The Paris Court of Appeal ruled on Wednesday that French tycoon Vincent Bolloré and his Bolloré Group do not exercise control over media and entertainment group Vivendi.
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Variety · 9h ago · Mubi has acquired worldwide rights for “Making Marie Antoinette,” a behind-the-scenes look at Sofia Coppola’s Oscar-winning film “Marie Antoinette.” The documentary, which marks the 20th anniversary of “Marie Antoinette,” is built from
· Deadline Hollywood · 10h ago · Mubi has acquired global rights to Making Marie Antoinette directed by the late Eleanor Coppola. Making Marie Antoinette is a behind the scenes look at Sofia Coppola’s Oscar winning 2006 film Marie Antoinette, and was shot by Eleanor Coppola.
Deadline Hollywood · 9h ago · Paweł Pawlikowski’sFatherlandis set to open the 32ndSarajevo Film Festival and the Polish helmer is set to personally welcome audiences at the gala screening on August 14.
· Variety · 9h ago · “Fatherland,” the latest film by Oscar-winning Polish director Paweł Pawlikowski, will open the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival. The director will attend the gala screening on Aug.
Gizmodo · 10h ago · ...until someone finds yet another workaround.
· The Verge · 19h ago · Amid public backlash over its smart glasses, Meta announced that it will be updating its glasses with a new feature that will disable the camera when it detects that someone has tampered with or destroyed the glasses' privacy LED light.
Rolling Stone · 19h ago · The Grammy-winning producer claims Sony Music "engaged in willful deceitful actions" to withhold royalties
· International Business Times · 21h ago · Jermaine Dupri has filed a lawsuit against Sony Music, claiming over $18m in unpaid royalties. The case highlights alleged misconduct in royalty payments for artists like Mariah Carey and Usher.
Variety · 20h ago · KVIFF Promises, part of the industry program of Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, has unveiled the winners of the Eurimages Co-production Development Award, as well as other prizes.
· Deadline Hollywood · 22h ago · The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival’s Promises industry strand has unveiled the winners of its project showcase, which ended this evening. Scroll down for the full list of winners.
Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago · One of Netflix’s highest profile original movie franchises, Enola Holmes starring Millie Bobby Brown, returned for a third installment last week, drawing 20.3 million views in its first five days on the service, which included the Fourth of July holiday.
· Variety · Jul 7, 2026 · Millie Bobby Brown’s Netflix film franchise “Enola Holmes” returned with its third installment on July 1. The new movie debuted with 20.7 million views in five days.
Variety · 21h ago · “NCIS: New York,” the upcoming newest entry in the CBS franchise, has added four new cast members. Variety has confirmed that Jennifer Beals (“The L Word,” “Devil in a Blue Dress”), Jacqueline Byers (“Salvation,” “Dark Winds”), Sh
· Deadline Hollywood · 22h ago · EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Beals (The L Word) is set to star opposite leads LL Cool J and Scott Caan in NCIS: New York, CBS’ latest installment in the hit crime drama franchise.
Deadline Hollywood · Jul 7, 2026 · Bleecker Street has taken U.S. rights to the Rachel Zegler, Penn Badgley and Amy Ryan psychological thriller, NDA. Pic reps the feature directorial debut of Nike, Gatorade commercial director Audrey Ellis Fox, whose original script landed a spot on t
· Variety · Jul 7, 2026 · Bleecker Street has acquired U.S. rights to the psychological thriller, “NDA,” starring Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story,” “Evita”), Penn Badgley (“You”) and Academy Award nominee Amy Ryan (“Gone Baby Gone,” “The Wire”).
International Business Times · 7h ago · Prince Harry blasts a High Court 'whitewash' after losing his £50m phone hacking case against the Daily Mail, as the judge throws out all 97 claims and a huge costs battle looms.
Los Angeles Times · 14h ago · Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th homer, Justin Wrobleski pitches seven strong innings, but defensive lapses lead to Dodgers' loss to Rockies.
· ABC News · 15h ago · Shohei Ohtani has hit his 300th career homer, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen
BBC · 20h ago · Novak Djokovic beats Felix Auger-Aliassime in an epic five-setter to set up a blockbuster semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner.
· CBS News · 21h ago · There's a rematch coming at the grass major for the 24-time grand slam champion
ABC News · 22h ago · Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is back on the injured list
· CBS News · 23h ago · The surprising Pirates are just three games out of the third wild-card spot in the National League
International Business Times · 7h ago · Meta warns a US court it could face $1.4trn in penalties in a landmark teen mental health case as 29 states accuse the Facebook owner of addicting and harming young users.
Los Angeles Times · 9h ago · For the past 11 years, I've waited for a scandal, a slip up, a moment of clarity that would finally make President Trump's supporters realize that their man is charlatan.
NPR · 10h ago · World Cup venues must cover up all branding for companies that aren't FIFA sponsors, all the way down to the logos on the stadium seats. NPR's A Martinez speaks to marketing professor Andrew Rohm.
NPR · 10h ago · NPR's Michel Martin talks with freelance cycling journalist Andy McGrath about how a heatwave throughout Europe is affecting the Tour de France.
ABC News · 11h ago · Jakob Marsee hit a game-ending single off the wall in right field in the 10th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Tuesday night
ABC News · 11h ago · Tyler Tolbert tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, finishing 5-for-6 on Tuesday night and powering the Kansas City Royals to a wild, 16-12 comeback win over the New York Mets
ABC News · 11h ago · Sydney Taylor scored 10 of her 16 points in the third quarter, Natasha Cloud finished with 11 points and six assists, and the Chicago Sky beat the Phoenix Mercury 77-66
CBS News · 8h ago · Oil prices shot up 5% after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran, in his view, was over, and he called it "a waste of time dealing with them."
· Politico · 9h ago · The president calls Iran’s leaders “liars” and says dealing with Tehran is simply a “waste of time.”
NBC News · 8h ago · The price of oil surged more than 6% on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said that the ceasefire deal with Iran was “over” after the two countries trades strikes following attacks on three oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.
· ABC News · 9h ago · Oil prices have surged nearly 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue
CBS News · 8h ago · The suspects posted videos of their attacks and referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel" and rape as "driving," according to court documents.
· ABC News · 12h ago · A German investigation into an online predator network that thrived on the messaging app Telegram for years has led to the convictions of three alleged members of the group's inner circle and the ongoing trial of a fourth man in Berlin
CNBC · 12h ago · Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen delivered a rebuke to President Donald Trump's latest push for U.S. control of Greenland.
· ABC News · 12h ago · Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected renewed demands by President Donald Trump that the U.S. should take control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark
NBC News · 19h ago · A cargo plane with five crew members has gone missing off Pakistan’s coast. NBC News’ Tom Costello has the late details.
Business Insider · 14h ago · The K2 Airways cargo plane from Pakistan, carrying five crew members, was recorded rapidly descending before losing contact.
· BBC · 18h ago · The plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.
ABC News · 23h ago ·
Cargo plane with 5 aboard goes missing off Pakistan's coast, officials say
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A Pakistani cargo plane with five crew members has gone missing after losing contact with air traffic controllers
CBS News · 20h ago · The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
· NBC News · Jul 7, 2026 · Oil prices jumped 5% after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz prompted the Trump administration to revoke a sanctions waiver on sales of Iranian oil.
International Business Times · 22h ago · Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence from the Senate and lack of updates on his health have given rise to speculations regarding his health status.
· ABC News · 23h ago · Senate Republican leaders have spoken to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as he remains in the hospital
International Business Times · 8h ago · Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's $50m Madison Square Garden wedding left the Kelce family 'overwhelmed' amid strict NDAs, phone bans and fierce backlash in New York.
Washington Post · 8h ago · The president declared an end to the truce at a NATO summit in Turkey after the U.S. and Iran exchanged dozens of strikes overnight, raising the prospect of major renewed hostilities.
Science Daily · 9h ago · Scientists have discovered that creatine may strengthen one of the immune system's most important cancer-fighting pathways by energizing dendritic cells that activate killer T cells.
Science Daily · 10h ago · Intermittent fasting helped people lose as much weight as calorie restriction, but without the same feeling of constantly controlling their food intake.
International Business Times · 10h ago · Savannah State University student-athlete Johan Sandoval was detained by ICE for alleged visa violations, prompting community support and a fundraising campaign for his legal costs.
Science Daily · 11h ago · DNA from a 5,000-year-old French megalithic tomb reveals that the people buried before and after a population collapse were genetically unrelated, pointing to a major migration after a devastating crisis.
Science Daily · 13h ago · A new once-daily weight-loss pill called orforglipron delivered better weight loss and blood sugar improvements than the leading oral semaglutide in a major clinical trial.
Science Daily · 15h ago · Researchers have created an AI-based simulation that makes it much faster to model how neutron star mergers produce many of the universe's heaviest elements.
NASA · 15h ago · The blaze burned more than 150 square miles and swept through parts of a ski resort.
Science Daily · 18h ago · A centimeter-sized crystal has revealed clear signs of quantum entanglement, showing that large, everyday objects can display surprisingly deep quantum behavior.
Science Daily · 19h ago · A newly developed material can control and "program" heat, allowing it to direct thermal radiation, switch modes, and remember its settings without continuous power.
Science Daily · 21h ago · Bumblebees are picking up dramatically more toxic heavy metals than honeybees, even when both species forage in the same places. Researchers warn that this hidden pollution could quietly reduce their ability to find food, reproduce, and keep colonies healthy.
NPR · 8h ago · The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. The disaster is now adding to the stress.
Los Angeles Times · 9h ago · Are coffee enemas actually good for you? We look into the buzz and examine the science, risks and benefits behind the controversial gut-health trend.
Los Angeles Times · 9h ago · AI can be very knowledgeable. Doctors can have excellent judgment. But ultimately the patient's own priorities often determine which treatment approach is best.
NPR · 9h ago · Marketed for longevity and wellness benefits, the unproven therapies are sold through a grey market online. Compounding pharmacies say they should be able to make them legally to meet demand.
NBC News · 19h ago · NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports for our series “The Cost of Denial” on the planned Medicaid cuts in the state of Maryland that could devastate families of people with disabilities.
Los Angeles Times · 21h ago · The lawsuit claims that California's air regulator rushed changes to its signature cap-and-invest program without proper environmental review.
Los Angeles Times · 21h ago · This year's World Cup, hosted across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, is the hottest played since the tournament began in 1930. If venues are air conditioned, are FIFA's hydration breaks necessary?
NPR · 23h ago · NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kali Kniel, professor of microbial food safety at the University of Delaware, about recent outbreaks of cyclosporiasis across the U.S.
ABC News · Jul 7, 2026 · Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions when he killed himself after a high-speed chase with police in November 2025
ABC News · Jul 7, 2026 · A Legionnaires’ disease cluster in New York City has sickened more than 20 people in two Upper East Side neighborhoods
Christian Science Monitor · 23h ago · “Country People” charmingly sends up the urban-rural divide as a pair of academics from the West Coast move to a quirky Vermont town.
NPR · Jul 7, 2026 · July's crop of notable releases features new work from Colson Whitehead, Sigrid Nuñez, Daniel Mason and Nathaniel Rich. Plus, new nonfiction from award-winning journalists.
NPR · Jul 6, 2026 · Divorce is a tool, not a weapon, says Karen McNenny, author of a new book on the subject. She explains how to end a marriage while protecting your family and your mental health.
NPR · Jul 6, 2026 · The New Yorker writer Rachel Aviv spent years reporting stories about mothers and daughters searching for each other. When she became a mom, she saw everything she wrote differently.
Christian Science Monitor · Jul 6, 2026 · “The Wreck of the Mentor” follows the strange story of a shipwrecked crew on a South Pacific island, and the mixed response from the inhabitants.
NPR · Jul 4, 2026 · In his book 'The Midnight Special', author Colin Asher traces how prisons and the criminal justice system shaped American music, from Lead Belly and Johnny Cash to Tupac.
NPR · Jul 3, 2026 · David S. Reynolds' book examines the twin legacies of the Mayflower, which carried the Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620, and the White Lion, which brought the first enslaved Africans to Virginia in 1619.
NPR · Jul 2, 2026 · Saachi, 12, is a head-strong, confident 6th grader when the book opens, but soon she finds herself increasingly frustrated as the social dynamics of elementary school seem to unravel before her eyes.
NPR · Jul 2, 2026 · The romance books Ryan read growing up rarely included characters who looked like her. Now she deliberately centers people the genre has left out, including Black, Indigenous and queer women.
Christian Science Monitor · Jul 1, 2026 · The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States brings a bounty of books assessing the period’s ideals and figures.
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Christian Science Monitor · 10h ago · A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
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Forbes · 20h ago · It’s like Lana Del Rey says, “everywhere you go, you take yourself, that’s not a lie.” Just ask the main characters of July’s newest fiction
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NPR · 20h ago · Two young crabbers are carving out careers on the Chesapeake Bay in a field dominated by men in late middle-age. One is building a brand through Tiktok. The other practices the old ways.
NPR · 21h ago · Novak's first year of college was hard. She was living in a new city, enmeshed in an abusive relationship and struggling with school. Things came to a head when she got a breakup text in class.
Forbes · Jul 7, 2026 · The festival ranged from the vocals of Cécile McLorin Salvant and Diana Krall to the explosive sounds of Kamasi Washington and improvised hip hop of Samant.
Forbes · Jul 7, 2026 · With major new commissions at Art Basel, the Venice Art Biennale and their first Seoul solo exhibition, the British-Japanese duo A.A.Murakami reveal how technology can deepen—not diminish—our experience of the world.
The Independent UK · 8h ago · Jet2 have released its full-year financial results
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The Independent UK · 8h ago · The new technology could be expanded for passengers travelling with other airlines from Doha
The Independent UK · 9h ago · Having not travelled together for decades, Cruise Editor Marc Shoffman and his mother Naomi took to the Adriatic Sea on a seven-day sailing
Forbes · 9h ago · As solo travelers increasingly prioritize meaningful experiences and independent exploration, Florence, Italy offers the ideal setting for a memorable escape.
Forbes · 9h ago · While overtourism continues to reshape travel decisions, a new class of destinations is emerging for U.S. travelers seeking what has become luxury’s ultimate currency: discovery.
Forbes · 9h ago · Here's a quick look at 3 European havens where U.S. vacationers can avoid travel delays caused by the Schengen Zone's new Entry Exit System (EES).
The Independent UK · 9h ago · Drivers heading to London Gatwick Airport are being warned to allow plenty of extra time and consider alternative routes
The Independent UK · 12h ago · From luxury beach escapes and holistic wellness retreats to family-friendly resorts, discover the Mauritian stay that's right for you
The Independent UK · 12h ago · Explore one of Mauritius' most captivating corners, where turquoise lagoons, timeless traditions and effortless relaxation await
The Guardian · 13h ago · Europe’s longest and most dramatic canyon is replete with exotic wildlife, including kingfishers and beavers, ruined castles and architectural odditiesWe’re sipping chestnut kir on a terrace overlooking the Tarn River in southern France when we h
Washington Post · 8h ago · Young people are fleeing. Seniors are stuck. Massachusetts needs more starter homes.
Washington Post · 8h ago · Eileen Wang’s arrest highlights the contradictory nature of Chinese influence campaigns.
Washington Post · 8h ago · A lifelong sports skeptic learns to love the power of the game.
Washington Post · 9h ago · An extremist group exploits the very democracy it opposes.
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Washington Post · 9h ago · Populist candidates have a way of making politics feel simple. They tell voters that the problem is obvious, the villains are known and the solution is to break throughcorrupt institutions standing in the way.
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Longreads · 9h ago · The author of Any Person Is the Only Self and recent Guggenheim fellow talks about the worst time of day, the value of wasting an hour, and chilaquiles.
Longreads · 19h ago · "Johnny Knoxville and his band of merry pranksters got me through one of the worst weeks of my life."
Longreads · Jul 7, 2026 · "In most of the country, executions are a thing of the past. But one state has been carrying them out at a record pace."
Longreads · Jul 7, 2026 · "After my husband’s death, I had never been more pliable, tender, open, or raw. It was then that I tried E.M.D.R. therapy."
Longreads · Jul 7, 2026 · "I am yearning to reject something that is not even being sold to me."
Longreads · Jul 7, 2026 · In southeastern Italy, almond groves hold centuries of local history. A granddaughter returns to gather the bitter and the sweet.
Longreads · Jul 6, 2026 · "The price and quality of the $1.50 Costco frank haven’t budged in 40 years. It’s the last—and best—deal in the country."
Longreads · Jul 6, 2026 · "My journey inside the world of LARPing, where hustlebros pretend to be rich for TikTok."
New Scientist · Jul 6, 2026 · In our efforts to keep our brains healthy, how do we know what is working? Helen Thomson explores a new generation of tests that can reveal whether our efforts are paying off
Longreads · Jul 6, 2026 · "Rory Feldman was accused of deceiving, defrauding, and stealing. But he says he’s been the target of a relentless smear campaign by a 'magic mafia.'"