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OpenAI said today it is making ChatGPT Health, a feature that helps users with health-related queries, available to all U.S.-based users over 18 across all plans. The announcement comes a day after a Florida-based pastor sued the company for giving a near-fatal suggestion not to consult a doctor. The company started testing the feature through a dedicated hub earlier in January, allowing users to integrate data from other services and their personal information from services such as Apple Health, Function, and MyFitnessPal. At that time, OpenAI said users were asking 230 million health-related queries each week. That number has now gone up to 300…

Primate Labs has released Geekbench 7, the latest version of its popular cross-platform benchmark. The update introduces new and improved workloads designed to better represent and measure the performance of the latest CPUs and GPUs across major platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Like previous versions, Geekbench 7 is available free of charge for personal use. Enthusiasts and IT professionals can also opt for Geekbench 7 Pro, which is available at a 20% discount until August 6. One of the biggest changes introduced with Geekbench 7 is how the multi-core benchmark behaves. It will now mirror real-world application behavior…

OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health to everyone in the US on Thursday, allowing more people to connect their medical records and health-tracking information to the chatbot. During a briefing, Ashley Alexander, OpenAI’s vice president of health product, says the company’s models “are now capable of reasoning at levels that are better than clinician level.” OpenAI is making big claims as it rolls out ChatGPT Health to everyone The company claims its AI models can reason ‘better than clinician level.’ The company claims its AI models can reason ‘better than clinician level.’ When asked for more information about how the performance of OpenAI’s models…

More Than 100 Joan Miro Works Are Coming to Sao Paulo Culture Joan Miro, the Catalan painter and sculptor who died in 1983, is one of the towering figures of twentieth-century modern art, known for his playful shapes, bold colors and dreamlike imagery. Now a large slice of his work is coming to Brazil. The Exhibition Titled Miro: Mestre das Formas, the show opens on August 7 at the MAB FAAP in the Higienopolis district of Sao Paulo and runs until October 12. It gathers more than 100 original pieces spanning paintings, engravings, sculptures, tapestries, photographs and historical documents, a broad look at the artist’s range. Rare Loans From Spain…

The owner of British Gas has claimed that most households would rather speak with an AI chatbot than deal with the company’s staff as it prepares to cut 1,300 jobs from its call centres. Centrica, the supplier’s FTSE 100 owner, plans to cut 800 jobs as the company carries out a “targeted deployment of AI tools”, on top of the 500 cutsit confirmed last month. The plan to reduce the supplier’s customer service teams in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Leicester, Stockport and Leeds by 14% is expected to take place over two years, meaning some roles will be left unfilled after resignations, while the balance will come from redundancies. Trade unions have…

Tesla’s stock price plunged 14% on Thursday after the car company reported negative free cash flow of $1.1 billion despite revenue rising 26% from a year earlier. CEO Elon Musk sounded rather odd on the earnings call Wednesday evening, especially when it came to Optimus, his humanoid robot. Gone was the bluster and cockiness of a man who’s claimed there will be 10 billion robots by 2040. Everything that came out of his mouth sounded like a warning that Optimus might take considerably more time than he first promised. “Optimus, as you’ve heard me say before, I think Optimus will be the biggest product ever. But it is a very complex problem to solve,”…

Etched has a simple pitch. Nvidia builds chips that do everything. Etched builds chips that do one thing, inference, and claims to do it far better. On Thursday the bet got a lot more money behind it. The startup raised $300 million in a Series C round that values it at $10.3 billion. Sequoia led the round. Andreessen Horowitz, Jane Street, Diffusion and, tellingly, the memory maker SK Hynix all took part. It is, the company says, the highest valuation ever for a Sequoia-led Series C. Etched has now raised more than $1 billion in total. The number that stands out is the speed. Etched was worth $5 billion in December. Seven months later it is worth…

Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. INDUSTRY GIANT OPENAI said this week that one of its Artificial Intelligence models had breached the parameters of a controlled experiment, gained access to the internet and compromised the systems of another company, all by itself. The incident made international headlines and brought into sharper focus concerns about how AI is increasingly playing a part in the world of cybersecurity, and the potential dangers associated with the development of autonomous models. The Journal spoke to a number of cybersecurity experts to determine…

Meta’s newest advertisement begins with a black-and-white shot of an eye, showing us what someone sees as they read countless panicked headlines about how AI is going to take our jobs, isolate us, and spark a global crisis. “Some people will have you believe AI is going to make us feel less connected. That it’s going to leave us behind,” a voiceover says. “We couldn’t disagree more.” Suddenly, the video shifts to color, and shows a cycle of different people opening their eyes and smiling. Then, we see a couple dancing on a rooftop, pointing at a rainbow; a group of teens swimming in a lake; a child frolicking in a field; friends embracing after time…

The Trump administration is monitoring the situation after OpenAI disclosed that one of its AI systems had gone rogue during testing in an incident that has prompted lawmakers to call for a "kill switch" that would allow federal authorities to halt AI models. President Donald Trump's tech adviser, Michael Kratsios, was briefed on the incident and is following the situation, a White House official said. OpenAI said Tuesday that its AI agent escaped containment during a security test and triggered a hack that compromised the infrastructure of AI startup Hugging Face. The incident signaled that AI's expanding capabilities are already fueling the security…

Here's how Google fixed Chrome's most frustrating Android performance issue Jul 23, 2026 — 1:00 PM ET Google cut janky scrolling on Chrome for Android nearly in half between 2023 and 2026 by improving frame delivery consistency. Features like “Input Vizard” bypass Chrome’s busy main browser thread, sending touch input straight to the GPU compositor thread. New features like “Input prediction” and “Direct2Thread” ensure smooth rendering even if the OS lags in delivering touch data. Google is constantly tweaking Chrome for Android, whether it’s experimenting with Gemini in the navigation bar or making deep structural performance improvements. Today, the…

Primate Labs today announced the launch of Geekbench 7, the newest version of the popular benchmarking suite for CPU and GPU performance. There's a redesigned multi-core benchmark in Geekbench 7 that's meant to better represent how applications work in the real world. A workload only runs in multi-threaded mode if the task it models runs multi-threaded in real applications. Primate Labs says users can expect a multi-core score that's a more relevant measure of how a device performs when doing actual work. Along with updates to multi-core testing, a revamped GPU benchmark focuses on machine learning and content creation to reflect how GPUs are used…

Primate Labs is releasing Geekbench 7, the latest generation of its popular benchmarking tool. Geekbench 7 features new video and audio encoding / decoding tests, a redesigned multi-core test, and larger, more demanding datasets for CPUs and GPUs to crunch through. It otherwise looks and acts just like Geekbench 6, and a Pro license will cost the same $99 (discounted to $79 until August 6th). Geekbench 7 will push your computer or phone even harder for better benchmarking It looks and acts like Geekbench 6, but under the hood are larger datasets, new audio / video tests, and more tweaks. It looks and acts like Geekbench 6, but under the hood are…

Sanctuary: Shattered Sun is the kind of unwholesomely large real-time strategy game where you keep accidentally auto-constructing 50 missile trucks because you were preoccupied with (e.g.) a massive spiderbot offensive on the other side of an ocean. Those things breed like rabbits! Still, easy come, easy go: simply charge your 50 superfluous missile trucks into the nearest line of energy domes, and watch as they, the enemy, and everybody we have ever loved disintegrates in about 20 seconds. Shattered Sun does reward micromanagement – "every projectile is simulated", the devs proclaim, which means you can dance your tanks away from incoming shells –…

President Donald Trump is set to make a major Thursday announcement about safeguarding Americans from a common concern that stems from burgeoning data centers nationwide. The 47th president is expected to announce at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters in Washington, D.C. a coalition of legislators, tech leaders and utility CEOs who together have pledged not to pass along utility costs to customers as data centers continue to be erected nationwide, Fox News Digital has confirmed. The coalition is called the Ratepayer Protection Protection Pledge. The coalition includes 23 governors — all Republicans. Four of them will be present…

Google is facing a $1 billion fine over Play Store and Search violations Jul 23, 2026 — 12:58 PM ET The European Commission has fined Google a combined $1 billion over violations related to the Google Play Store and Search. Google must comply within 60 days or risk shelling out periodic penalty payments of up to 5% of its global revenues. The Commission said Google can appeal this ruling, while also acknowledging steps the company has taken to mitigate some of these violations. Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into effect a couple of years ago to curb the dominance of major tech corporations like Google, Amazon, Apple, and Meta. The legislation…

In a significant relaxation in its long-held stance, the government has proposed allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in e-commerce companies that hold inventory and don’t just act as marketplaces as long as this inventory is used for exports. India has for nearly a decade allowed FDI only in business to business (B2B) e-commerce and where the e-commerce company only serves as a marketplace but does not hold inventory of its own. This was aimed at protecting small traders in India and to uphold the government’s ban on FDI in multi-brand retails as well. “In order to facilitate greater exports through easier and increased access of global markets…

The European Commission has levied a $1 billion penalty against Google over alleged competition law violations. An EC investigation found that Google had abused its dominanEuropean Union’sce in the search and app store markets to funnel people towards its own apps and services, in violation of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. The body has ordered Google to refrain from giving preferential treatment to its own services—like shopping, accommodation, transport, and flights—in search rankings. Google must also allow app developers to communicate and transact with users outside the Play Store, where it takes a commission on sales. “The best…

After years of reviewing foldable smartphones, I have learned that choosing one involves much more than what looks pretty or how large you want. Book-style foldables are usually sold as productivity machines, while flip phones cater to people who value portability. Samsung’s latest lineup complicates that choice by introducing two very different book-style models alongside its familiar clamshell. Most of their shared specifications fade into the background once you start using them. Their shapes and screens have a much greater impact on daily life. So here’s how I’d make a decision when choosing between the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8,…

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Published Yemen's Houthi fighters claim to have attacked shipping in the Red Sea - a move that threatens to further escalate the already volatile situation in the Middle East. By forcing ships to turn back from the narrow Bab El Mandeb strait, they have threatened to choke off the main maritime route from Europe to Asia. It comes as US-Iran strikes continue and while a deal to develop Saudi Arabia's nuclear industry prompts fears of an arms race. So is the Middle East becoming more dangerous? So far, 2026 is sadly proving to be one of the more violent years for parts of the Middle East. For 12 consecutive nights, US Central Command (Centcom) has…

Greece to build ‘Achilles Shield’ defence dome with Israeli arms The move is part of a US$4.8 billion spending spree that includes the purchase of Heron drones, Apache missiles and Victa stealth watercraft Greece on Thursday approved the multibillion-dollar purchase of Israeli anti-missile, anti-aircraft and anti-drone weaponry to set up an “Achilles Shield” protective dome, a defence ministry source said. Around €3 billion of a broader €4.2 billion (US$4.8 billion) spending spree will go towards Israeli-made systems for the new shield, the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity. “Greece has entered a new era, a new reality,” Defence Minister…

The US president, Donald Trump, has said he is close to deciding whether to launch “a massive” attack” against Iran, on a scale larger than strikes already witnessed during the months-long conflict with Tehran. Speaking to the Axios news site Trump said: “I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it.” Trump made his remarks on Thursday as oil prices once again surged past the symbolic $100 for a barrel of Brent crude, the international benchmark – and amid indications the price could go higher still. The US president acknowledged that such a decision would have consequences but said…

EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets Bloc concludes banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries may hand strategic shipping advantages to Beijing Officials explained that China’s role in maritime finance and shipping was behind the carve-out, underscoring the leverage Beijing has built across many sectors of the global economy. “The bulk of these vessels has been bought through financial arrangements with … a loan with a very long repayment schedule with Chinese investors, and the Chinese are also shareholders of the company,” a senior EU official explained. “So, if the company will…

Iran vowed on Thursday (July 23, 2026) to keep striking the region so long as it remains under attack, as the West Asia war spread to new fronts with Tehran's Houthi allies attacking Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. The war resumed following a ceasefire that lasted just a few weeks, throwing the region and global energy markets back into chaos as Iran and the United States battle for control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Houthis this week joined the conflict, claiming to have struck two Saudi oil tankers after declaring a blockade of Saudi ports. Meanwhile, Jordan and Kuwait both reported intercepting strikes as Iran's military and Revolutionary…

Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The attacks are putting unprecedented pressure on a Gulf country heavily dependant on desalination for its water supply. Iran is attempting to wage a “psychological war” on a country with few options for striking back, according to some analysts.

Toll from landslide in southwestern China rises to 11 dead, with 50 people still missing Toll from landslide in southwestern China rises to 11 dead, with 50 people still missing Beijing (AP) — Teams searching the rubble of last week’s landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing found three additional bodies in recent days, bringing the death toll to 11 with 50 people still missing, Chinese authorities said Thursday. The search continues but there have been no recent signs of life after many efforts to detect additional survivors from Friday’s collapse in Pengshui County at the edge of the city, the county government said in a statement.…

On the third day of a coroner’s inquest into the death of a Prince Albert man following police use of force, the court heard from officers involved in the 2023 incident. Multiple officers have testified to how a traffic stop on April 1, 2023, on the 1200 block of 13 Street West escalated during an arrest attempt, where officers’ use of force contributed to the death of 40-year-old Boden Umpherville. Umpherville succumbed to injuries weeks later in hospital. Police stopped the vehicle because it had been reported as stolen. While investigating, police said they discovered warrants out for the arrest of Umpherville, who was a passenger in the vehicle,…

China began two days of live-fire drills on Thursday (July 23, 2026) in some parts of the Taiwan Strait near the shores of its southeastern province of Fujian. The news comes a day after talks between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on a range of issues, including democratically-governed Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory. The drills will run from 6.00 a.m. to 6 p.m. (2200 GMT to 1000 GMT) each day around Dongshan Island, bordering the province of Guangdong, maritime authorities said in a notice. China held its most extensive war games encircling Taiwan in December, after the United States unveiled…

Washington — The Senate rejected the latest attempt to rein in President Trump's on Thursday, soon after the House a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days. In a 47 to 49 vote, one Republican — Susan Collins of Maine — joined Democrats in voting to advance the measure. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the sole Democrat to oppose. Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Rand Paul of Kentucky, who have previously supported similar war powers efforts, did not vote. The resolution, led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, would direct the president to "remove the United States Armed Forces from…

Captain pleads guilty in boat crash that killed 3 girls from Miami sailing camp MIAMI (AP) — A tugboat captain has pleaded guilty to causing a deadly Miami collision that killed three girls from a sailing camp last summer. Yusiel Lopez Insua, 47, of Miami, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to seaman’s manslaughter, according to court records. The charge carries up to 10 years in federal prison, but prosecutors have recommended a year in prison followed by six months of home detention as part of a plea agreement. A judge will make the final decision. “Three children lost their lives in a tragedy that never should have happened,” U.S. Attorney for the Southern…

The wreckage of a Pan Am flight that plummeted into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Puerto Rico more than 70 years ago in an accident that shaped commercial aviation safety procedures has been found. Last month, explorers discovered the wreckage of Flight 526A that crashed off San Juan, Puerto Rico, in April 1952, on its way to New York City, using a sonar drone to locate the fuselage, which was lying 2,000 feet below the water’s surface. The plane, the Clipper Endeavor, which was roughly the same size as a Boeing 737, was carrying 69 passengers and crew when it made a hard landing on water after losing both engines less than 10 minutes after…

Local farmers have described using their tractors and tankers to help tackle the large wildfire burning on a Co Tipperary mountain for the last four days. The blaze broke out on Slievenamon, in the south of the county, on Monday and by Wednesday it had spread to an adjacent forest. Since then, firefighters, with the assistance of the Air Corps, have been trying to bring it under control. Speaking to the Press Association on Thursday, Tom Morrissey said he and other local farmers and contractors have joined in efforts to control the flames. “We took action there to go up and start watering with tractors and tankers,” he said, adding it is a “scary”…

Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. THE WILDFIRE THAT has been raging across Slievenamon mountain for the past four days may be extinguished by the weekend, according to Tipperary fire service. Emergency services are unsure how much damage has been caused by the blaze, which began on Monday but grew worse on Wednesday after a change in wind direction pushed the flames into a Coillte forest. Speaking to The Journal from the foothills of Slievenamon on Thursday afternoon, Carol Kennedy from Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service said that while the fire is expected to…

More than 380,000 fruit pouches are being recalled nationwide over concerns they may contain soft strands of plastic in the purée. PT Organics said in a statement last week it traced the issue to an internal packaging defect, that could cause thin strands of food-grade plastic from the lining of the pouch to end up in the product when squeezed. The affected products, Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4 oz. (113 g) pouches, were sold exclusively at Kroger, Meijer, and Target stores nationwide between March 6 and July 13, 2026. The FDA recall announcement on Tuesday is urging customers to check their products against the barcode,…

Manitoba RCMP will speak with reporters after recovering the body of one of two brothers who were swept into a lake last weekend. RCMP confirmed the body recovered around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday belonged to 10-year-old Maximo Au Ramirez. The search for his brother, Aaron Au Ramirez, 13, was ongoing, according to a news release. Police will speak with the media at the boat launch of Nutimik Campground at 12 p.m. central time Thursday. The campground sits on the shores of Nutimik Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park, where the boys went missing Saturday. Get daily National news The 13-year-old reportedly dove into the lake trying to save his younger brother,…

Enugu Air has spoken on the incident involving one of its aircraft at the Benin Airport on Thursday. The airline confirmed that the aircraft experienced a runway excursion after landing on Thursday. The airline made the clarification in a post on its X handle, immediately after the incident. The post read: “Public Notice Announcement Dear Valued Passengers, “Enugu Air wishes to inform the public that one of our aircraft operating into Benin experienced a runway excursion after landing today. “We confirm that all passengers and crew have safely disembarked and there were no injuries or casualties. “The aircraft has been secured and the relevant…

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has given details of the incident involving an Enugu Air aircraft at Benin Airport in Edo State on Thursday. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, confirmed exclusively to DAILY POST that the Enugu Air aircraft was involved in a runway excursion at Benin Airport. According to Achimugu, the aircraft skidded off the runway after landing, but all passengers and crew members escaped unhurt. “They had a runway excursion. Yes, there was this skid off the runway after landing. Everybody is safe. There was no injury to any passenger. All passengers came out.…

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Texas panhandle, the state’s northernmost region, on Thursday, marking the strongest quake to hit the area since 1900. The earthquake struck at around 5.21am at a depth of 3.5 miles (5.7km), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Its epicenter was about 27.8 miles (38.3km) south-east of the city of Spearman and approximately 68 miles (109km) from Amarillo. No injuries or deaths were reported, with the USGS saying: “Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are…

Aerolineas Argentinas Picks the Airbus A330neo for Long-Haul Business Aerolineas Argentinas is the country’s flag carrier, long a symbol of the state’s role in the economy and, for years, of its losses. Now it is trying to modernize. The airline unveiled a plan to bring in 20 new-generation aircraft between 2027 and 2031, the biggest recambio of its fleet in a decade. The A330neo Choice For long-haul flying, Aerolineas chose the Airbus A330neo, with six jets due from the first half of 2028. They will renew roughly 60% of its wide-body, long-distance fleet. Each aircraft will be configured with 291 seats, split into 30 Business, 24 Premium Economy and…

A Toronto mathematician known for making inspired leaps across subdisciplines to solve challenging problems in the domain of arithmetic geometry has won the Fields Medal, the profession’s highest accolade. Jacob Tsimerman, a 38-year-old professor of mathematics at the University of Toronto, shares the honour with three U.S.-based scholars: Yu Deng at the University of Chicago, John Pardon at New York’s Stony Brook University, and Hong Wang of New York University and France’s Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques. Dr. Wang is only the third woman to receive the Fields Medal since it was first awarded in 1936, while Dr. Tsimerman is the first person…

The Duck Yacht dance floor is just one of the many small points of interest in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3. It can be found on Cluster's Duck Yacht, and it's a prime location to have a dance party with your friends. As part of a weekly highlights quest, you need to emote on the Duck Yacht dance floor, but as the yacht can move around during the season, it can be hard to keep track of its location. Here's where you can find the Duck Yacht dance floor in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3. Where to find the Duck Yacht dance floor in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 The Duck Yacht dance floor is at the back of the first floor on Cluster's yacht, which is not on…

The Union government has nominated Sirajudheen Ellathodi as a member of the Finance, Credit and MSME Support Committee constituted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for the formulation of the National Retail Trade Policy. A member of the Southern Railway Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) and sub-committee chairman of the Calicut Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Ellathodi will represent Kerala on the National Traders Welfare Board. He will be one of the seven experts from across the country in the committee, which will focus on strengthening financial support systems for small traders, traditional traders and MSME…

For thousands of years, brown trout have lived in the mountain lakes of southern Norway. But how they got there has been a mystery. After the thick sheet of ice covering the region retreated about 10,000 years ago, waterfalls and other barriers would have prevented the fish from reaching the bodies of water on their own. Now, archeologists have uncovered 7,000-year-old fish traps in one of the area’s mountain lakes, hinting that hunter-gatherers brought the brown trout. The findings, published in the journal Antiquity on July 20, represent the earliest known example of humans bringing fish to a new location. The discovery also challenges the notion…

Punjab National Bank (PNB) will establish a Quantum Finance Innovation Hub at the Amaravati Quantum Computing Centre in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Quantum Mission. An MoU to this effect was signed in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and PNB Managing Director and CEO Ashok Chandra at the Secretariat on Thursday. With this partnership, PNB had become the first bank in India to join hands with a State government for setting up a dedicated Quantum Finance Innovation Hub focused on the banking sector. The proposed hub would work towards developing advanced technological solutions for the financial sector, with a focus on…

Gold jewellery found on board a wrecked Byzantine-era ship shows that one of the people on board was likely a high-ranking person, archaeologists say. The ship was discovered more than a decade ago off Croatia’s southern coast and has been subject to a years-long underwater excavation. Archaeologists announced the results of their studies for the first time on Thursday, saying that the shipwreck could date to the 7th or 8th century. The treasures on board showed that it was no ordinary merchant vessel, and it was probably carrying someone of high rank, along with their entourage, they said. Among the haul were gold coins dating to the Heraclius…

There are few pleasures greater than letting a piece of chocolate melt slowly on your tongue. Indeed, the proximity of chocolate’s melting point to our own body temperature is one of the reasons it is so widely appreciated. But this quality also makes it go soft and lose shape when temperatures rise, making it hard to store and transport in warm climates. To overcome this limitation, the food industry has developed several ways to make heat-resistant chocolate. But to understand how this works, we must first learn how chocolate is made – particularly the role that cocoa butter plays in its physical properties. Chocolate is made from the seeds of the…

PARIS, July 23. /TASS/. Russia is making every effort to preserve the ancient city of Tauric Chersonesus and its chora and does not recognize the UNESCO decision to grant it the status of endangered heritage, Russian Permanent Representative to the international organization Rinat Alyautdinov stated at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, which is taking place in Busan, Republic of Korea. "The decision taken is yet another example of the politicization of the committee's work. Russia does not recognize the decisions taken," he said. The diplomat noted that the Russian side regularly sends reliable information on the state of preservation…

In 1954, looters found the mummified remains of a small boy. Soon, archaeologists took over and eventually concluded that the boy, about 8 years old, likely died of hypothermia during an Inca ceremony in the high Andes, about 17,716 feet (5,400 meters) above sea level. But things might have played out very differently than we believed. In addition to the boy, dubbed the Boy of Cerro El Plomo, researchers revisited two mummified girls, ages 9 and 18, from Cerro Esmeralda in the Atacama Desert, Chile. According to a recently published Science Advances paper on their findings, a comprehensive analysis overturns previous assumptions about how these Inca…

In a first, Chinese woman wins the prestigious Fields Medal For the first time, a Chinese woman has been awarded the world's most prestigious mathematics prize, the Fields Medal, bringing the total count of Chinese-born medalists to three, as two mathematicians from the country clinched medals this year. Often referred to as the Nobel Prize of mathematics, Fields Medals are awarded every four years to between two and four mathematicians under 40, recognizing both achievement and potential. This year marks only the third time a woman has ever won the coveted award in its 90-year history. The recipients, whose medals were presented at the opening…

SpaceX is gearing up for the 13th test flight of its megarocket after an engine failure forced the company to abort its first try last week. Starship Version 3 (V3) is scheduled for liftoff on Thursday, July 23, during a 90-minute launch window that opens at 6:45 p.m. ET. The world’s largest and most powerful rocket ever built will launch from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. A live webcast of the test flight is set to begin around 30 minutes before liftoff, and you can tune in through the company’s website or through SpaceX’s X account. Watch Starship's thirteenth flight test — SpaceX (@SpaceX) July 16, 2026 You can also watch through…

Astronomers have found a new world so strange that they don’t even know what to call it. The object is in the “super weird” star system CD-35 2722 and might be the first moon seen outside of our own solar system. But astronomers say that it is so new that it is unlike anything we have seen before – among other things, the object does not orbit around a planet – and so it is not clear exactly what to call it. “We have a clear delineation between the planets and the Sun in the Solar System, so defining things like moons is simple,” said Alice Zurlo, who worked on the new study. “In the CD-35 2722 system, where we are blurring the lines between stars,…

Stars, planets, and moons are easy to define in the broad. Stars shine, planets orbit stars, and moons orbit planets. It seems simple enough, but as we've come to understand more about both our solar system and others, our simple definitions become less clear. The most famous example is the debate over whether Pluto is a planet. It does orbit the Sun, but so does the asteroid Ceres. Currently the official International Astronomical Union (IAU) decision is that Pluto is not a planet because it hasn't "cleared its orbital neighborhood." It's a decision that remains contentious in the astronomical community. It also raises other questions. Pluto has a…

Even as a few stations in Andhra Pradesh received light showers on July 22 and 23, they have had little impact on the overall deficit in the State, which has now climbed to 53.3%. According to the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), except for SPSR Nellore district, all the other 27 districts have reported deficient rainfall as of July 23. Grim situation The situation is grim in the districts of Visakhapatnam, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, East and West Godavari, Prakasam, Annamayya and YSR Kadapa, where the deficit percentages are between 60% and 76%, considered large deficient. The sharpest rainfall gap is seen in West Godavari district,…

Kiyapo now a TD, hits Luzon MANILA, Philippines — Kiyapo has developed into a tropical depression, bringing rains across Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday. Tropical cyclone wind signal No. 1 was raised in Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, the northern portion of Aurora, northern portion of Nueva Vizcaya, northern portion of Quirino and northern portion of Benguet. Orange rainfall warning, or 100 to 200 millimeters of rain, is raised in Abra and Ilocos Sur until tomorrow afternoon. The…

LOS ANGELES — Standing in the shadow of the space shuttle Endeavour, a group of retired NASA astronauts announced their plan to travel the country visiting colleges to try to inspire younger generations to get out and vote. This campaign comes as we lead up to the November midterm election. This past year, a group of retired NASA astronauts teamed up for a single cause: to defend the U.S. constitution. They banded together as part of a non-profit, non-partisan activist organization called Astronauts for America. So far, they have been speaking out, using their astronaut expertise, platforms, cultural relevance and role model status to speak out in…

CHOLPON-ATA /Kyrgyzstan/, July 23. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived on a visit to Kyrgyzstan, where on July 24 he will take part in a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states. The ministers are expected to discuss current issues of the international and regional agenda, including the situation in the SCO space, ensuring security and stability, and sustainable growth in Eurasia. It is planned that Lavrov will hold a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the event. The Russian minister arrived in Kyrgyzstan from the Philippines, where he took part in ASEAN-related…

(This is Part 4 of a series on the life and work of Chandrasekhar. Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 first.) And then there were the black holes. Back in the 1930s, Eddington had mocked Chandra for so much as gesturing toward them, because that's what the mass limit really implied. If a white dwarf above 1.4 solar masses can't hold itself up, then something has to happen to it, and that something is catastrophic collapse: a star crushing itself down past every stable configuration we knew of. Even once the field grudgingly accepted Chandra's physics, and they had little choice, because he was right, they went to considerable lengths to avoid its…

One month after Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated commercial gold production at the country's first private sector gold mine on June 24, 2026, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday officially renamed the Jonnagiri Gold Mine in Kurnool district as Swarnagiri Gold Mine. Principal Secretary (Mines) Mukesh Kumar Meena issued G.O. Ms. No. 181 to this effect. Spread over 597.820 hectares across Pagidirai, Jonnagiri and Yerragudi villages of Tuggali mandal, the mine primarily produces gold, along with silver, copper, lead and zinc. GeoMysore Services India Pvt. Ltd., which holds a 30-year mining lease, operates the project using advanced…

Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans transport the 130-foot-tall Artemis IV liquid hydrogen tank out of a production cell inside the main factory building into a detached test building on a separate portion of the 829-acre site on May 15, 2026. The liquid hydrogen tank will form part of the core stage for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, providing thousands of gallons of super-cold propellant to one of four RS-25 engines. Image credit: NASA/Michael DeMocker

Veteran Nigerian actress, Ngozi Nwosu, has begged the general public for financial assistance amid a battle with undisclosed illness. The actress made the plea in a video shared on her Instagram page on Thursday evening. Ngozi, who was seen lying on a hospital bed, stated that she urgently needs N30 million for three life-saving surgeries. Speaking about her secret battle with the undisclosed illness, she said, “I can’t keep quiet anymore.” While begging the public, including her colleagues, she said, “I have been hospitalized for three weeks. Please I need your help, don’t let me die. My fans, friends, family and colleagues, this was really hard for…

Explainer: RSV may not quite have the name recognition that influenza and Covid do, but it's actually causing more winter illness. New Zealand has some of the world's highest rates of serious illness caused by the virus, and health experts are calling for a national childhood vaccination programme to be instituted. The Public Health Communication Centre issued a briefing this week asking for the government to approve RSV vaccines being used in Australia and other countries, which it says will also relieve the enormous burden put on doctors and hospitals each winter. "It's an awful experience for families to see their children struggling to breathe,"…

Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The outbreak included 72 people as of Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses. Officials also have not said where the cases are located. The Associated Press has asked the FDA for more information. Federal officials earlier this week said they remained focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a separate, multistate outbreak. The company last week announced it was recalling iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that infects…

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Louise Minchin has revealed she is still recovering from frostbite after developing the condition during her Arctic ice bike ride challenge in March. The BBC presenter, 57, was forced to quit the gruelling challenge which saw her attempt to cycle 300 miles in Canada's remote Northwest Territories. Louise has now shared her concerns that she doesn't know what her 'long-term recovery' looks like on her toes, while revealing her fingers are now 'okay'. Writing in her newsletter, Louise said: 'To say things did not go to plan is an…

The number of measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high - with 2,295 cases reported nationwide in 2026. That’s nearly 200 more cases than the 2,126 tracked following an outbreak in 1991, according to new data from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and just above last year’s 2,289 total. The uptick is tied to vaccine hesitancy in certain communities that has allowed the life-threatening virus to circulate more widely, the school’s experts say. Infections can lead to brain swelling, pneumonia, fever, ear infections and a rash - but taking the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine can prevent illness. “High vaccination coverage has…

In a boost for greater clinical trial transparency, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) is taking what consumer advocacy groups are calling unexpectedly “rapid action” to ensure that study results are made public as required by law. The move comes after a recent analysis found results for less than half of the studies registered in a key European database were reported within the required time frame and complete results were fully reported for only 42%. The researchers contended that overall compliance with legal reporting requirements was weak and regulatory oversight is lacking. This was the first analysis to examine the Clinical Trial Information…

Federal health officials have identified a new cyclospora outbreak stemming from an unspecified product, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. The FDA said the source of the outbreak was "not yet identified." A spokesperson for the agency told CBS News that the FDA had initiated a traceback, which is when investigators follow the path of a potentially contaminated food product through the supply chain in an effort to identify the origins of a foodborne illness outbreak. "This is an active investigation," the spokesperson said. "We will provide updates as they become available." This is latest among several investigations the FDA has…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a new technical package containing seven proven strategies to help governments and communities prevent drowning, one of the leading causes of death among children globally. The initiative, known by the acronym PROTECT, was unveiled ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on 25 July. In a statement issued on Thursday, WHO said nearly 300,000 people die from drowning every year, making it one of the 10 leading causes of death among children aged five to 14 years worldwide. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus described every drowning as a preventable tragedy and urged governments to…

A national strategy to address the “public health disaster” of drowning has been launched in England – hours after two women died at an Essex beach, the latest in a surge of water-related tragedies. Among the measures being considered are: providing every child in England with water safety education and swimming lessons; establishing how climate change can increase risks; and media campaigns to inform bystanders how to respond to a potential drowning. Drowning prevention strategies for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are also being launched this week. Speaking at the announcement of the strategy in Canary Wharf, east London, on Thursday, Prof…

WASHINGTON — The Senate’s health panel delayed until next week a vote on Erica Schwartz to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after postponing a separate vote on Sean Kaufman for a key public health preparedness role. The committee vote on Schwartz was pushed back because too few senators showed up. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is dealing with a family emergency, and at least one other lawmaker was also absent. Earlier on Thursday, health committee chair Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said he had enough votes to advance Schwartz out of the committee, where the GOP holds a one vote advantage. Cassidy told reporters he delayed the vote on…

Google has a new way for you to sign in to your account and it’s about as personal as it can get. For those times when you can’t remember your password or two-factor authentication has failed, you can set up a selfie video. Selfie sign-In is a feature designed as a way for people to get into their Google accounts if they’re locked out or don’t have access to their usual phone or computer. Setting up the feature is very similar to engaging Face Unlock on your phone. You take an initial video of yourself turning your head in various directions for biometric recognition. Then if you’re locked out of your account and want to use selfie sign-In, you can…

According to Ukrinform, the SSU reported this. It has been established that the perpetrator was collaborating with the Russian Federal Security Service. Among the main targets the enemy had tasked him with reconnoitering were enterprises in the defense-industrial complex and logistics centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The SSU uncovered the enemy’s plan in advance and apprehended the suspect red-handed while he was conducting further reconnaissance near a strategic facility. The detainee turned out to be a local resident who had previously served time for drug-related crimes. Investigation data indicate that the man came to the attention of…

Google Photos has enough tools to keep most people satisfied. However, that doesn't mean Google won't keep adding more. While scribbling out sensitive information in a screenshot or photo is acceptable, Photos could offer a more professional-looking solution with a redact option. An elevated way to hide stuff you don't want seen The feature was discovered by Android Authority, looking into the code of Google Photos version 7.85.0.950510832. The feature appears in the Markup tool section, alongside the Pen, Highlighter, and Text features. Now, Android Authority wasn't able to get this feature to work because it's just being extracted from the code, so…

CISA is warning that the Russian state-sponsored hacking group Laundry Bear, also known as Void Blizzard, is targeting organizations using Zimbra Collaboration email servers by combining phishing attacks with the exploitation of a now-patched Zimbra vulnerability. According to CISA, Laundry Bear has targeted and compromised users in organizations associated with the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), federal and local government, education, energy, law enforcement, media, non-governmental organizations, and technology. The attackers exploit the Zimbra CVE-2025-66376 flaw, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Zimbra Collaboration Suite's…

MOST POPULAR DEVOPS #### Model Context Protocol prepares to break with its stateful pastBiggest overhaul since launch ditches sessions, guts little-used features, and leaves homebrew implementations facing a slog Offbeat #### Tesla burns through a billion as Musk bets the farm on chips and botsOptimus remains 'very complex' and Robotaxis will try not to flatten your cat software #### IBM insists AI didn't kill software deals, just delayed themBig Blue says customers postponed rather than abandoned major purchases as hardware soaked up enterprise budgets offbeat #### UK pumps £708 million into its future fighter jetTempest cash lands alongside…

Beginning September 1, 2026, passkeys will become the default for Entra ID Microsoft is retiring SMS/phone call authentication from February 1, 2027 Victims are more likely to open AI-assisted phishing emails Microsoft has confirmed plans to make passkeys the default or preferred authentication method for Entra ID beginning September 1, 2026, announcing further changes to account authentication in a bid to combat sophisticated attacks. A few months later from February 1, 2027, the company will also stop providing its own SMS and voice call authentication codes for Entra ID in the hope that business users fully adopt passwordless sign-in. While…

Police reopen sexual assault case after review finds sportsman's career prioritised over complainant A police sexual assault investigation into a young man with a "promising" sporting career was so flawed that the case has been re-opened, with the officer in charge of the case also under investigation, RNZ can reveal. An internal police review has found an investigation by former Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Folau was "poor", that the complainant was "not listened to and not believed" and that the young man's sporting career was "prioritised over [the complainant] and any offending against her". The review also said that based on its review of the…

Ukraine's CERT has uncovered attacks distributing an archive containing the legitimate Notepad++ application and a malicious utility called LunchPoke disguised as a plugin to establish persistence. The campaign has been attributed to a threat cluster tracked as UAC-0099, which primarily targets organizations in Ukraine and has previously been linked to providing initial access for attacks carried out by APT44, also known as Sandworm. The attackers do not exploit any vulnerability or a supply-chain compromise impacting the popular software. Notepad++ attack chain CERT-UA observed that UAC-0099 changed their modus operandi recently and now delivers a…

Epstein's former private banker appears before House Oversight Committee Jes Staley spent more than thirty years at JPMorgan Chase. Jes Staley, Jeffrey Epstein's former private JPMorgan Chase investment banker whose career as a finance executive came crashing down after the convicted sex offender's death in 2019, is appearing Thursday before the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel's Epstein probe. "We know that he was very close friends with Mr. Epstein," Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., told reporters on his way into the hearing room for the closed-door proceedings. "We know that while Mr. Staley was at JPMorgan there was internal…

MOST POPULAR DEVOPS #### Model Context Protocol prepares to break with its stateful pastBiggest overhaul since launch ditches sessions, guts little-used features, and leaves homebrew implementations facing a slog Offbeat #### Tesla burns through a billion as Musk bets the farm on chips and botsOptimus remains 'very complex' and Robotaxis will try not to flatten your cat software #### IBM insists AI didn't kill software deals, just delayed themBig Blue says customers postponed rather than abandoned major purchases as hardware soaked up enterprise budgets offbeat #### UK pumps £708 million into its future fighter jetTempest cash lands alongside…

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero was released in October 2024 and has received plenty of new characters over the course of its first year. However, fans clamored for more beyond just additional characters, like new game modes and costumes. At the end of July, they'll get their wish, when the Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC gets released, adding new attacks and stages in addition to a massive number of new characters. Announced back in April, the Neo DLC will bring more than 30 characters to the game, the first new ones since last fall's final Dragon Ball Daima character pack. We already knew fan-favorites like Pikkon, Super 17, and Super Saiyan Bardock were on…

When games use digital rights management — or anti-piracy software — the justification is usually that publishers want to protect a game's profits. If anyone could pirate a video game easily, why would they bother purchasing it? Without DRM, the thinking goes, a game played by millions could turn out to be a financial failure. Now, an unlikely cozy Steam game is challenging those assumptions. Burgie's Cozy Kitchen is an early-access incremental idler where players must serve fast food to a coterie of animals. The game went viral earlier in 2026, after developer HeyNau revealed a piracy mode where customers trolled the player by refusing to pay the…

Xbox has announced it is kicking off a limited test with Xbox Insiders for ad-supported, free game streaming with select titles. Those participating in the test will have the option to stream certain games that they already own from their library for free for one hour on devices that support streaming, such as Xbox consoles, certain TVs, PCs, and mobile. Ads will play before the gaming session starts and will not interrupt gameplay. According to The Hollywood Reporter, there will be “up to two” minutes’ worth of ads running, and players can prolong their sessions beyond the allotted hour if they watch another block of ads. This is essentially the same…

Xbox is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming Microsoft is borrowing from the GeForce Now playbook. Microsoft is testing a way for folks to stream certain games they own for free. Rather than paying for Game Pass to access cloud gaming features, Xbox insiders will be able to stream select games from their libraries at no extra cost. They'll just need to watch some ads first. These ad-supported cloud gaming sessions have a one-hour time limit, just like on GeForce Now. The test will be available for a limited time, Microsoft said. The company noted ads won't interrupt gameplay and that it holds "ads to the same quality bar as our content." It will…

Characters and specialists are hidden across the map in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, and, if you find them, you can purchase special rewards or even hire them to tag along. Throughout the season, you'll need to interact with characters to progress through quests or spend your gold. However, characters will often swap locations as the season goes on, so they can be particularly difficult to find and keep track of. Here's where you can find every character and specialist in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3. Update (July 23): We've updated this guide with the new locations for each character. All character and specialist locations in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season…

The Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), which was formed earlier this year in response to the Grand Theft Auto 6 developer's massively controversial job cuts, now has "more members than it ever had before". According to a new video by People Make Games, the RGWU is currently asking Rockstar to voluntarily recognise it. If the studio does not, the path is open for statutory recognition - a process that could force the studio to recognise the union, and which is only possible due to the RGWU's increased membership. If the Rockstar developer union is recognised, it would be the second and, by a substantial margin, largest video game union in the UK.…

Kingdom Hearts might be beloved by millions of players around the world, but it apparently didn't have a lasting impact on arguably one of the most important people involved in its creation: former Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner has admitted he can't remember why he approved the pitch for Square Enix's legendary video game series. Eisner was appearing in New York at a panel promoting new video game developer Delphi Interactive, of which he's a major investor. The studio describes itself as the "architect" of IO Interactive's 007: First Light, and claims to be leading the return of the FIFA games, having developed FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition on…

Not all game development is done via software: Some of it begins with designers doing hands-on work with physical media. Sometimes, that's pen and paper, but depending on what's being developed, toys can come in clutch as well. A great example of this phenomenon is Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, the Nintendo DS Pokémon RPGs where developers finessed the map with Lego bricks. A picture of Game Freak developers building out the game with Lego has floated around the internet previously, but we didn't get the full context until Pokémon archivists uploaded a never-before-seen "making of" documentary for the 2007 Pokémon games. In the documentary,…

NEW DELHI: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has spoken out on the nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, calling on society to ensure that young people never lose faith in hard work and meritocracy. In a heartfelt post on X on Thursday, the batting great reflected on the values instilled in him by his late father, professor Ramesh Tendulkar, while expressing concern over the disappointment felt by students who believe their efforts have been undermined. "My father was a professor. He was a mentor and guide to many young students. One lesson that he instilled early on was, 'Failure is okay, cheating is not. Never take shortcuts,'" Sachin wrote.…

First there was the “Deluxe” Edition. Then there was the “Ultimate” Edition. Now EA has revealed the “Ultimate Plus” Edition for EA Sports FC 27. It’s $150, more than twice the price of the base game, and it heralds an even pricier future for EA’s money-printing sports video game franchises, which are soon to be owned by Saudi Arabia. The price tag is $50 more than the Grand Theft Auto VI Ultimate Edition, and $20 more than the Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. It is, in fact, exactly the same price as the EA Sports MVP Bundle for College Football. The difference is that the bundle includes an entire second game, Madden NFL, while the EA Sports FC…

Duda launches new AI tools to help agencies build complex sites New tools include vibe coding, a custom widget generator, and brief-driven website creation The new releases build on Duda's existing stack of AI tools for agencies Duda, a dedicated website-building platform for agencies, has rolled out new AI tools that aim to combine the speed and ease of AI website building with the enterprise-grade security, predictability, and customization requirements of professional agencies. In a press release shared with TechRadar Pro, Duda shared details on the new tools and features that include vibe coding, a custom widget editor, and brief-driven site…

The Pulse: Quitting Spotify Podcasts over reliability Also: Chinese open models match closed ones from Anthropic and OpenAI, AWS’s “heart-attack” billing error, and more The Pulse is a series covering events, insights, and trends within Big Tech and startups. Notice an interesting event or trend? Hit reply and share it with me. Today, we cover: Moving my video podcast off Spotify due to constant reliability issues.Spotify’s podcast platform has become chronically unreliable since the company’s leadership started boasting about high AI adoption. But competitors haven’t had similar issues, and so I have offboarded from Spotify. Will Kimi K3 trigger US…

Scott Winters says he trusted ChatGPT with his health, and it nearly cost him his life. The 55-year-old Florida pastor is suing OpenAI in San Francisco. He alleges the chatbot gave him dangerously wrong medical advice and talked him out of seeking care. Weeks later, a pulmonary embolism brought him, in his words, “to the brink of death.” According to the complaint, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, Winters spent months asking ChatGPT about worsening symptoms. The bot then ran on OpenAI’s GPT-4o model. Instead of urging him to see a doctor, he claims, it played down the danger. When he described a tenderness in his groin, it called this “very…

Lactose-free food lovers rejoice! Beloved cream cheese brand Philadelphia is launching its first-ever lactose-free version of its signature spread for U.S. customers. Philadelphia Lactose Free cream cheese is “made with real dairy,” featuring “the same fresh milk and real cream as the original” to create an almost identical taste compared to the original. The brand said in a press release that the product tastes so similar to the original that it can be used “as a one-to-one swap for the original cream cheese,” in everything from bagels and sandwiches to cheesecakes. “Philadelphia Lactose Free uses a lactase enzyme to help make the product easier to…

As workers push for better work-life balance and four-day workweeks, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is moving in the opposite direction. The 65-year-old leader set off a firestorm on social media when she shared her plans for Sea Day—a public holiday when many Japanese citizens head to the beach. “Today’s holiday felt like such a true blessing—finally getting a full five hours of sleep for the first time in ages,” Takaichi wrote on X in a post that’s garnered over 35 million views. “Ever since taking office as prime minister, zero-to-three hours has been the norm.” For Takaichi, the lack of sleep and working “from early morning until late at…

I used to buy into the generic developer hype: "gRPC is 10x faster than HTTP, it just has some configuration overhead." While technically true on paper, running a comprehensive stress test on my own system revealed a much more pragmatic reality. When building my Architecture-Boilerplate headsntails (Golang-based infrastructure which, in its current state, serves as a plug-and-play Feature Flag Service and is able to scale up to SaaS out of the box), our public endpoint validates every incoming request against a cart rate-limiter service. Originally, this intranet communication ran over standard HTTP. Recognizing this as a potential bottleneck, I set…

The AI industry has a mood problem, and Mark Zuckerberg thinks he can sell the cure. On Thursday, Meta’s chief executive posted a sunny vision of the AI future, and wrapped it in a marketing campaign. In a Facebook post, Zuckerberg said Meta “has always believed in giving people the power to share, connect, and shape your world,” Axios reported. The video ad that came with it was blunter. “Some people will have you believe AI will make us less connected … We couldn’t disagree more,” it says. “Call us optimists, call us dreamers … we’re betting on people.” The interesting words there are “some people.” Zuckerberg never names them. He does not have to.…

// React · Linux · TypeScript · GLib · Rust The React framework for Linux Write declarative React apps like you're used to. Ship native Linux apps, with first-class GTK4 and Adwaita support. import {GtkApplication, GtkApplicationWindow, GtkLabel,} from "@gtkx/jsx/gtk";import { createRoot } from "@gtkx/react"; const App = () => (<GtkApplication><GtkApplicationWindow title="My App"><GtkLabel>Hello from GTKX 👋</GtkLabel></GtkApplicationWindow></GtkApplication>); createRoot().render(<App />);``npm create gtkx@rcBuilt on the GNOME stack and standard web tooling GObject GTK4 Adwaita GNOME React TypeScript Vite Rust Why GTKX Native. Declarative. Typed. GTK4…

~/install One command 1. Run it. The installer detects your platform, checks the download against the published SHA256SUMS, puts the binary in ~/.whetuu/bin, and adds two lines to the config of the shell you actually use. Running it twice changes nothing. $ curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -fsSL | sh macOS and Linux · read the script · tarballs and checksums 2. Open a new shell. That is the whole install. Would rather edit your own dotfiles? Run it with WHETUU_NO_MODIFY=1 and it prints the two lines instead of writing them. whetuu init <shell> prints them too, along with the file they belong in. Uninstalling is rm -rf ~/.whetuu plus those lines. You…

A native iOS client for remote tmux workspaces. remux-readme.mp4 Remux is a native iOS client for remote tmux workspaces, built on Ghostty. It brings tmux's session, window, and pane model into a mobile-first interface. It previews files and running dev servers straight from the terminal, and uploads photos and files, with markup for images. tmux sessions: Attach to running sessions or start new ones. Windows and panes: Swipe between windows, pick panes from a bottom sheet with live previews, and split, zoom, or close them. Shortcut palette: Run saved commands with a tap. Starter sets cover shell, Claude Code, and Codex, and you can add your own…

Tokyo Metropolitan Government workers are trading ties and button-ups for T-shirts and shorts under a new relaxed dress code policy aimed at combating stifling temperatures — but the shift has birthed the term “leg hair harassment,” a phrase coined to highlight what some say are double standards around workplace appearance. The change is part of the “Tokyo Cool Biz” campaign, which aims to save energy by reducing the need for air conditioning and includes a rule allowing the city’s government workers to wear shorts to the office. According to BBC and New York Times reports, some say the policy — even though it applies to men and women — is unfair…

Here are some of the companies making headlines in midday trading. Alphabet — The Google parent fell 6% after it increased its capital expenditures outlook for the year to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities. Alphabet expects to spend between $195 billion and $205 billion in 2026, up from a previous guidance of as much as $190 billion. Amazon , Microsoft — Both hyperscalers slid after Alphabet lifted its outlook for capital expenditures and investors grew worried about spending around artificial intelligence. Amazon shares slid 4%, while Microsoft lost more than 2%. Honeywell Technologies — The industrials giant popped 5% after raising…

If you took Karoline Leavitt’s words at face value, you’d be a deeply confused, extremely alarmed person. For one thing, you’d believe that “literal self-proclaimed communists” are “winning elections” and “claiming to be the new leadership” of the Democratic Party. This fact, the White House press secretary told the room gravely on Thursday, could end up making America look very much like the “failed state” of Cuba. It’s not exactly unusual for Republicans to call Democrats communists, but it is interesting how the words “literal” and “self-proclaimed” have now lost all their meaning in MAGAland. It’s interesting, too, that the left-of-center…

Donald Trump’s administration will unveil the latest stage of his aggressive trade policy on Thursday, the White House has said, amid reports the US president is preparing a fresh wave of sweeping tariffs. Trump’s tariffs policy suffered a damaging blow in February when the US supreme court ruled that many of those tariffs were illegal. While the US replaced those tariffs with a 10% tariff regime on much of the world, these are due to expire on Friday. Asked about Trump’s plan on Thursday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Jamieson Greer, the US trade representative, would announce next steps “later today”. “I don’t want to get ahead…

IBOV 176,501.85 ▼ 0.59% IPSA 10,959.17 ▼ 0.45% IPC MEX 67,298.78 ▲ 0.88% MERVAL 3,356,435 ▼ 0.69% COLCAP 2,313.99 ▲ 0.74% BVL PERÚ 57,575.02 — — USD/BRL5.08▲ 0.56% USD/MXN17.50▲ 0.64% USD/CLP947.07▲ 1.23% USD/COP3,209▼ 0.56% USD/PEN3.39▼ 0.23% USD/ARS1,490▲ 0.50% USD/UYU40.14▲ 1.16% USD/PYG6,025▲ 1.20% USD/BOB11.03▲ 3.57% USD/DOP57.94▼ 0.10% USD/CRC451.03▲ 2.18% USD/GTQ7.62▲ 2.29% USD/HNL26.74▲ 0.88% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.31% USD/VES736.04▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD157.69▲ 0.48% USD/TTD6.73▲ 1.11% EUR/BRL5.78▼ 0.26% BRENT 100.70 ▲ 7.05% WTI 92.46 ▲ 6.48% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.34 ▼ 1.71% GOLD 4,054 ▼ 2.25% SILVER 58.02 ▼…

Israel acts to ease Palestinian banking crisis it helped create, but is it moving too late? The Times of IsraelIsraeli Banks Threaten to Cut Off Palestinian Economy, Deepening Crisis The New York TimesConcerns of Palestinian economic crisis grow as Israeli banks prepare to cut ties ReutersIn the Israeli-occupied West Bank, too much cash is breaking the economy AP NewsAnalysis • Cash-strapped and cornered, the Palestinian Authority gets creative Haaretz

IBOV 176,501.85 ▼ 0.59% IPSA 10,959.17 ▼ 0.45% IPC MEX 67,298.78 ▲ 0.88% MERVAL 3,356,435 ▼ 0.69% COLCAP 2,313.99 ▲ 0.74% BVL PERÚ 57,575.02 — — USD/BRL5.08▲ 0.56% USD/MXN17.50▲ 0.64% USD/CLP947.07▲ 1.23% USD/COP3,209▼ 0.56% USD/PEN3.39▼ 0.23% USD/ARS1,490▲ 0.50% USD/UYU40.14▲ 1.16% USD/PYG6,025▲ 1.20% USD/BOB11.03▲ 3.57% USD/DOP57.94▼ 0.10% USD/CRC451.03▲ 2.18% USD/GTQ7.62▲ 2.29% USD/HNL26.74▲ 0.88% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.31% USD/VES736.04▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD157.69▲ 0.48% USD/TTD6.73▲ 1.11% EUR/BRL5.78▼ 0.26% BRENT 100.70 ▲ 7.05% WTI 92.46 ▲ 6.48% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.34 ▼ 1.71% GOLD 4,054 ▼ 2.25% SILVER 58.02 ▼…

If you have $10,000 currently sitting in a and are waiting on a big return on your five-figure deposit, you may find yourself waiting for a very long time. With an average interest rate of just 0.38% right now, according to the FDIC, interest earnings on an account of this size will be barely noticeable. And that's unfortunate in any economic climate but especially now with still elevated and higher resulting in elevated borrowing costs. In this specific climate, it's especially important that the accounts savers are using are as effective and profitable as possible. Fortunately, there are multiple viable alternatives of which a and high-yield savings…

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An African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship aspirant in Rivers State, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa, has responded to a comment by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, declaring that he would decide the next governor of the state. On February 3, 2026, the FCT minister, while addressing his supporters in the state, said he would announce his preferred governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike noted that whoever he announces will succeed the incumbent governor, Siminalayi Fubara in 2027. Reacting, Nwibubasa in an interview with Arise News on Thursday, said power belongs to God, describing Wike’s comment…

The UN nuclear watchdog is aware of a US-Saudi plan to ask it to carry out verification work in relation to the nuclear cooperation deal they are discussing, but has yet to receive a request from them, it said on Thursday. "We look forward to receiving the request for such verification and to working with the U.S. and KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) in ensuring the implementation of those measures," the International Atomic Energy Agency said in a statement.

The Osun State Government has ordered an immediate halt to all activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, across motor parks in the state. This is as the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Osun State chapter, aligned with the All Progressives Congress, APC, announced caretaker management committees for transport unions as part of measures aimed at restoring order following a leadership crisis. According to a statement signed by Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment on Thursday, Governor Ademola Adeleke issued the directive after a meeting of the Osun State Security Council in…

Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. EURO BANKNOTES WILL soon be having a makeover. The European Central Bank (ECB) has rolled out a series of 10 new designs, which the public can vote on until 21 September. The designs are based around the themes of “European culture: shared cultural spaces” and “Rivers and birds: resilience in diversity”. Four of the options include, unusually, vertical banknotes. “Euro banknotes are more than a means of payment – they are one of the most tangible expressions of Europe,” said Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB. “Through designs…

Lebanon Latest: President Aoun visits White House to discuss Hezbollah Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr brings you the latest from Beirut after Lebanon’s President meets with US President Donald Trump this week. Published On 23 Jul 2026 Lebanon Latest: President Aoun visits White House to discuss Hezbollah Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr brings you the latest from Beirut after Lebanon’s President meets with US President Donald Trump this week.

US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday blocked a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress. The resolution reflects growing congressional concern, even among President Donald Trump's Republicans, over the war. The Senate voted 49 to 47 not to advance the war powers resolution. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Don Durfee)

A New UK Government Under Burnham, and What It Means for the Falklands World The Falkland Islands, which Argentina claims as the Malvinas, remain one of the most sensitive issues between London and Buenos Aires. So a change of government in the UK is followed closely across the region. That change has now come. A New Government in London Andy Burnham became prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned the Labour leadership, taking office without a general election, the country’s seventh prime minister in just over a decade. In his cabinet, Wes Streeting was named Defence Secretary and Ed Miliband took the Foreign Office, which holds the brief on the…

Let the good times roll ... just not like they did in the past. City officials in New Orleans are moving to make major changes to the way Mardi Gras parades operate throughout the famed French Quarter. That includes earlier start times, shorter routes and stricter safety guidelines - all to cut police overtime costs. On Wednesday, a New Orleans city council committee approved the new measures. “The bottom line is, as you look at this budget situation in this city, we're going to have to make decisions that are budget conscious,” Jason Hughes, a councilman, said during the meeting. The proposed safety and operational rule changes include: Earlier start…

Published - July 22, 2026 10:12 pm IST The CJP Protest has received support from across India’s entertainment industry. What began as a student-led movement has now drawn backing from film stars, writers, musicians, television personalities and artists, bringing the protests into the national spotlight. Updated - July 23, 2026 10:12 pm IST Published - July 22, 2026 10:12 pm IST

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., enjoyed a series of wins this week – but there’s little time to celebrate, as Republicans grow increasingly frustrated with how he is managing the razor-thin House majority. "He’s capitulating to the wants of the Freedom Caucus," one House Republican, granted anonymity to speak freely, told Fox News Digital. "The Freedom Caucus are in control. The rest of us are just following." The Louisiana Republican is fresh off a slew of legislative victories this week, notching success with bills curbing congressional stock trading, averting a government shutdown, and setting the stage for a $95 billion budget that includes a top…

Published Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. Brazil international Guimaraes is a priority target for the Gunners, with the midfielder keen to join the Premier League champions. Newcastle are aware of the 28-year-old's preference to join Arsenal this summer. Talks over a potential move for Guimaraes are ongoing and are believed to have accelerated in recent days, though it remains to be seen if Arsenal's £70m offer will meet Newcastle's valuation. Arsenal are determined to strengthen their squad with high quality players this summer as they look to build on last season's title. The north London side were…

Panthers OLB Nic Scourton carted off the field with right knee injury on Day 1 of training camp CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton was carted off the practice field with a right knee injury during the first day of training camp on Thursday. Panthers head coach Dave Canales said he does not know the extent of the injury. He said Scourton will have an MRI exam. “I don’t want to speculate,” Canales said. “I’m hoping for the best.” Scourton, a second-round draft pick in 2024 out of Texas A&M, went down on a wet field late in practice during team drills. Players immediately gathered around him on one knee.…

"Italian Exotics" is the third Festival Playlist series in Forza Horizon 6, and it brings the charm and history of the Italian automobile industry to its roads. This seasonal event is divided into four seasons, and it features different playlists of activities for a limited time. While each playlist lasts for seven days, the entire series runs for four weeks. As you complete the weekly and daily challenges part of the Series 3 playlist, you can earn wheelspins, cosmetics, credits, and even more cars. Every week, the races and rewards change and to help you know exactly what to do, here are all the "Italian Exotics" Series 3 playlist challenges and…

Former ESPN star Trey Wingo wants to set the record straight. Former NFL linebacker and ex-ESPN analyst Emmanuel Acho claimed that Ryan Clark built ESPN’s "NFL Live" into the "juggernaut" it is today, and Wingo was not having any of it. "Ryan Clark built NFL Live into the juggernaut it is today (along with Rutledge, Mina, and Spears), he didn’t ideate NFL Live, there’s a difference," Acho posted. Wingo, who hosted "NFL Live" for 15 years, from 2003 to 2018, clapped back at Acho’s claim that Clark built the show by posting a graphic showing its ratings over the years, which he said disproved Acho’s claim. The graphic, which was based on numbers that…

Thousands of outraged supporters from Argentina are demanding a replay of the FIFA World Cup Final, citing what they perceive as a “corrupt” officiating performance. Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in extra time during the tournament in New Jersey on Sunday. Ferran Torres’ goal was pivotal for the dominant Spanish team, which consistently pressured the Argentine goal throughout the match. The defending champions, Argentina, were unable to record a single shot on target during regulation time and were reduced to ten players after Enzo Fernández received a red card in the 93rd minute. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez was kept under constant pressure before…

Richard Carapaz broke away to his second career Tour de France stage win as Tadej Pogacar stayed safe in yellow three days from Paris. The flamboyant Ecuadorian rode clear of his fellow escapees a little over three kilometres from the top of the summit finish in Orcieres-Merlette to win by 45 seconds from stage 13 winner Mauro Schmid and Matteo Jorgenson. It was an emotional moment for the 33-year-old, who lost his mother at the start of the year and said before this Tour that he wanted dedicate the race to her memory. “It’s been a special day,” said Carapaz, whose previous Tour win also came from a breakaway on stage 17 in 2024. “For me to come back…

A Harley-Davidson motorcycle once owned by football legend Kevin Keegan has been sold for just over £35,000 at auction, just days after his passing at the age of 75. The 1990 Sportster, which sold for precisely £35,075, boasts a unique bespoke livery. This design was personally commissioned by "King Kev" and draws inspiration from his iconic tenure at Newcastle United, having been originally purchased from a dealership in the city. Its distinctive history includes a period on display at the Newcastle Breweries Museum before it was later installed on a custom-made plinth within Keegan's own home office. Based on an XLH 1200 Sportster, the motorcycle…

New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero's pitch-clock maneuvers irked multiple parties earlier this week. On Monday night, the benches cleared against the Pittsburgh Pirates after pitcher Dennis Santana had some choice words for Caballero, and two days later, hot mics caught Caballero in a heated discussion with an umpire. In short, Caballero has become notorious for waiting until the last possible second to make eye-contact with the pitcher, which, in the pitch-clock era, is required before a pitcher comes set or starts his windup. Batters and pitchers have until there are eight seconds left to become alert with the opponent. Caballero did his…

TAMPA, FL - Lane Kiffin stepped off the escalator inside the Marriott hotel on Thursday morning with cameras waiting to capture his every move at SEC Media Days, certainly knowing that all eyes would be on him over at least the upcoming four hours. Just after noon, the LSU coach was back on his private plane and headed home to Baton Rouge with the Tigers media relations department and three of his star players. Over the past seven months, the anticipation had been brewing for Kiffin's appearance representing LSU after leaving Ole Miss before the Rebels college football playoff run. There had been questions about whether Lane would actually embrace…

Published The Hundred women's competition, Lord's London Spirit 80 all out (91 balls): Kapp 17 (12); MacDonald-Gay 4-17 Manchester Super Giants 86-3 (59 balls): Scholfield 22 (15); Kapp 2-18 Manchester Super Giants won by seven wickets Manchester Super Giants chased a target of 81 in just 59 balls as they thrashed London Spirit by seven wickets in The Hundred. Ryana MacDonald-Gay took 4-17 as Super Giants bowled out Spirit with nine balls to spare at Lord's, before the visiting batters completed their chase for the loss of just three wickets. Spirit were in immediate trouble after being putting in to bat in their opening fixture, losing openers Grace…

If you grew up playing Street Fighter, there’s a good chance you imagined what it would be like to take the characters out of the arcade and into your home, creating your own battles in real life. With the new live-action Street Fighter movie just months away, Hasbro is making that fantasy into a reality, but the toys may have given away a little something in the process. At San Diego Comic-Con, Hasbro revealed the first looks at toys of Ryu (Andrew Koji), Ken (Noah Centineo), Chun-Li (Callina Liang), and Akuma (Roman Reigns). And, if you just want to see those and not be spoiled, here are some images. Now, on the back of the box is a list of other…

The trailer has arrived for Liam Neeson's upcoming CIA film, "The Fix." Basic info: Plot: "The Fix" follows a group of war-torn CIA operators mentored by "Larry" (Liam Neeson) and led by "Tucker" (Zachary Levi) who, after their mission in Afghanistan goes tragically wrong, enter the heart of Tehran to earn redemption by pulling off a daring rescue. Cast: Liam Neeson, Zachary Levi, Annet Mahendru and Grant Harvey Director: Guy Moshe Release date: Sept. 11, 2026 Trailer released for Liam Neeson's new CIA movie 'The Fix' There's nothing that gets the blood pumping like a great CIA film. The world of black ops secrets and espionage is such a fun genre.…

The new strategy that Amazon gaming exec Jeff Gattis talked to The Verge about last month is getting clearer now that Prime Video has added a new Games tab on Fire TV devices. With Prime Gaming, Amazon Game Studios, and Luna now combined into one organization, it’s aiming at the more casual audience of people already using Prime Video to stream movies, TV shows, and sports, instead of trying to compete directly with “core” gamers playing MMOs and shooters. Amazon puts Luna cloud-streamed games like Fallout 4 inside Prime Video Now Prime Video has a games section, with Amazon’s cloud gaming platform Luna built in to let you start playing right away.…

Later this month, the next MCU Spider-Man movie, Brand New Day, is arriving in theaters. But following the ending of the last one, No Way Home, Peter Parker has been completely erased from the minds of (almost) everyone on Earth. But does that also mean pictures of Peter are gone, too? Or anytime he was mentioned in print? Well, according to the director, the answers to those questions are uh… well.. uh…I don’t know. In a new interview with IndieWire, Spider-Man: Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton talked about working with Peter Parker actor Tom Holland and how he got a chance to make this movie following the cancellation of his planned…

It's a great day to be a fan of the 2008 animated sensation Star Wars: The Clone Wars — particularly if you're fond of some of its most beloved voice actors. Ahead of the San Diego Comic-Con Saturday panel, "Bringing Star Wars Zero Company to Life," video game developer Bit Reactor and Lucasfilm Games have come together to reveal the cast for their upcoming single-player, turn-based tactics game, Star Wars Zero Company. Set during the prequel era during the height of the Clone Wars, Zero Company follows Hawks, a former Galactic Republic officer who leads a misfit band of professionals for hire — including characters like a clone trooper, a Mandalorian…

Apple today announced that "The Morning Show" will return to Apple TV for a fifth and final season at some point in 2027. "The Morning Show" was one of the first shows available on Apple TV when the streaming service launched in 2019, with an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Mark Duplass, and others set to return for the final season of the workplace-oriented drama.

A new trailer for Zach Cregger's- Resident Evil- film has just been released The full-length trailer offers a deeper look at the story, setting, and main character Bryan It also features several references and easter eggs related to the video game series A new trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film has been released, and it's filled with easter eggs referring the beloved video game series. The first teaser for the upcoming adaptation already had me sold, but the latest full-length official trailer has convinced me that it could be as good as Cregger's other horror flicks, Weapons and Barbarian. "In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan…

Archie Andrews has dealt with more than the typical teenage problems over the years. He's survived a zombie apocalypse, been hunted by the Predator, and weathered Sharknado. Now he's going to Hell. In June, Oni Press announced a new wave of Riverdale comics that included Afterlife With Archie's spiritual successor, Archie in Hell. Now, Polygon can share an exclusive first look at the wild new turn. Archie in Hell will be written by multiple Eisner Award nominee Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees) and Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook (Out of Alcatraz, Harrow County). “Getting the opportunity to work on this book has been a series…

Whenever the annual Studio Ghibli Fest calendar comes out, Amanda Mendoza VanCleave circles the dates. The festival marks a cherished, intergenerational tradition for VanCleave, her three-year-old daughter, and her mother, Araceli. Each year, they eagerly attend the theatrical re-releases of beloved Ghibli films in cinemas. The magic of the screenings is especially palpable for the youngest. “Right when she sees the opening Totoro logo, she screams ‘Totoro!’” VanCleave, 34, says. "Everyone in the theatre started laughing, and I was like, ‘Oh, gosh, sorry.’" While the family initially discovered the world of Ghibli on HBO Max, their regular visits to a…

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr suggested this week that ABC's recent decision to skip President Donald Trump's primetime address could factor into the network's broadcast license renewals. ABC, along with NBC, opted not to air the speech that addressed election security and apparent vulnerabilities during the 2020 election on linear television. CNN also skipped the address, but ABC and NBC are broadcast networks regulated by the FCC, while cable channels have more flexibility. "I was asked at the beginning of the week whether I thought broadcasters should air the president's remarks, and I said, of course they should,"…

As Duane Betts traveled into the recording studio each day to work on his sophomore album, a sign would catch his attention. The roadside marker welcomed him to Isle Of Hope, the neighborhood in Savannah, Georgia, where he and his band cut a new collection of songs. The name stuck with Betts. Eventually, it took on a new meaning. “What it means to me is just giving you that sanctuary — a place to escape from all the noise in the world, which is really what music is about,” said Betts, the 48-year-old son of late Allman Brothers Band co-founder Dickey Betts. He continued, “When people go to concerts, my father always used to say that we just want to…

Future is back at No. 1 on many of Billboard’s albums charts this week with a new winning album. The hip-hop superstar’s latest set, The Real Me, conquers multiple rankings thanks in large part to a massive first-week streaming sum, as its 22 songs racked up more than 120 million plays on streaming platforms in only seven days. At this point in his career, every new leader helps Future advance on some historic list, as he has collected champions at a pace few musicians have matched at any point. The Real Me brings him back to the summit of the ranking devoted exclusively to streaming activity in America, and in the process, he breaks a tie with two of…

Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. PETER THIEL’S DIALOG is suing Powerscourt Hotel in Co Wicklow over the cancellation of a planned, invite-only conference. The case has been lodged before the High Court’s commercial division, which hears disputes involving more than €1 million. Legal proceedings were initiated on Monday by Stonebrick LLC Trading as Dialog, with Powerscourt Hotel and Powerscourt Estate listed as the defendants. Thiel has a net worth of around $27 billion (€23.7 billion) and co-founded PayPal and Palantir. He also founded Dialog, which is an invite-only…

Want to win free tickets to Camp Bestival this year? Read on to find out how! Taking place this year between Thursday 30 July to Sunday 2 August at Lulworth Castle on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, the weekend festival will welcome major acts including Bastille, Self Esteem, Fatboy Slim, and Billy Ocean. In addition to its diverse music offering, Camp Bestival delivers a family-friendly festival experience packed with activities such as yoga, book-focused events, and live podcasts. As exclusive news partner for the second consecutive year, The Independent will be bringing readers behind-the-scenes coverage, updates and interviews, as well as ticket…

São Paulo Nightlife Tonight — July 23, 2026 São Paulo · Nightlife Tonight, São Paulo’s Thursday pulse beats strongest in Vila Madalena, where live samba bars warm up the evening, while the downtown Centro district pulls the late-night crowd to multi-floor clubs and thumping electronic basements. The perfect circuit is a roda de samba followed by a rooftop or a dark club, all glued together with friendly bar crawls and Uber rides. What’s On Tonight Weekly live samba & MPB night (artist announced same-day on Instagram) — at Bar Caju, 21:00. The quintessential São Paulo Thursday warm-up: brilliant live Brazilian music in an unpretentious, expat-friendly…

Adele Cardin·July 23, 2026 · 07:00 BRT·15 min read Rio de Janeiro · Nightlife If You Only Go to One Place Rio Scenarium If you only have one night in Rio, make it this one. It’s the city’s most spectacular live music venue, a multi-floor antique-filled fever dream in Lapa that perfectly bottles the spirit of a Carioca night out. Expect live samba and MPB in a setting that feels like a film set, drawing a brilliant mix of locals and travellers who all dress up a little. It’s the safest, most dazzling introduction to the city’s nightlife for a newcomer. Tonight at a Glance —Rio Scenarium (Lapa) The unmissable samba spectacle in a historic mansion; book…

Post Malone managed one of the boldest musical pivots of all time. After first breaking out as a hip-hop musician and then scoring pop and rock hits, he released F-1 Trillion, his first country collection, in the summer of 2024. The project became a huge success, returning him to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, producing another Billboard Hot 100 leader with the Morgan Wallen collaboration “I Had Some Help” and earning the superstar several Grammy nominations. Malone has been discussing his next era for months by now. He announced a project titled The Eternal Buzz, which he hopes to release in 2026, and at one point he indicated that it may be a double…

Pioneering, multi-talented singer and songwriter Zoë Modiga left Cape Town audiences stunned during the launch of her fourth studio album The Vault. Written and self-produced by Modiga, the album is an experimental masterpiece offering a dynamic blend of songs. The tour is named "Did I Do My Thing?" and is based on one of the songs from the 17-track album. The Homecoming Centre was abuzz with Modiga weaving songs from across her catalogue, along with some of her favourite artists like mam' Busi Mhlongo. The music was soothing, genre-defying and beautiful. The songs are well-balanced, neither heavily relying on her voice nor hiding behind sound and…

Shania Twain has extremely high praise for Ella Langley. As our readers are aware, Langley has been experiencing a meteoric rise in the music industry that has been nothing short of insane to watch. The "Nicotine" and "Dandelion" singer is the undisputed face of women in country music. She dominates the charts, racks up awards and has built a following so loyal that it's borderline hard to believe. Now, one of the true female trailblazers in country music is pouring a ton of praise on Langley. Shania Twain pours praise on Ella Langley. Shania Twain was an unstoppable force in country music going from breaking through in the 1990s. She paved the way…

Jason Aldean has ranked as one of country music’s biggest stars for decades by this point, and he’s still hugely popular. The singer has collected dozens of hits, and he claims one of the greatest accumulations of No. 1s in the history of the Country Airplay chart. Somehow, throughout all those smashes and all those years, Aldean had never landed a true all-format radio win. That changes this week with “Don’t Tell on Me,” one of his latest singles, which finally brings him into the highest tier on one of Billboard’s most competitive tallies. Jason Aldean Scores His First Radio Songs Chart Top 10 14 weeks into its time on the Radio Songs chart, “Don’t…

Policy Alert, in partnership with We The People, has launched the Nigeria Forest and Climate Journalism Fellowship, an initiative designed to strengthen investigative reporting on forest conservation, climate change and environmental accountability in Nigeria. The fellowship was unveiled on Thursday in Calabar, Cross River State, at the fourth Multi-Stakeholder Conference on Deforestation, an annual forum that brings together government institutions, civil society organisations, forest-dependent communities, researchers, journalists and development partners to discuss solutions to Nigeria’s deforestation crisis. In a press release shared with PREMIUM…

Major U.S. stock indexes tumbled on Thursday as investors began to price in the consequences of a renewed and prolonged conflict in the Middle East. While the U.S. has conducted strikes against Iran 12 nights in a row — sending both oil prices and Treasury yields higher — domestic equities had mostly brushed off the idea of the war between the two countries heating up again, staying flat while oil jumped. That changed on Thursday, though, when Brent Crude futures jumped above $100 per barrel and the 10-year Treasury yield broke through 4.7%, hitting its highest level since January 2025, after reports of attacks against tankers off the coast of Saudi…

Five Groups Fight for Argentina’s Biggest Gas Distributor Business Metrogas delivers natural gas to homes and businesses across Buenos Aires and beyond, making it the largest distributor in a country where gas heats most households. Its controlling shareholder, the state oil company YPF, wants out, part of a strategy to concentrate its capital on the Vaca Muerta shale boom. Inside the Metrogas Sale YPF is offloading a 70% stake that could fetch around US$560 million, within a total company valuation close to US$800 million. Nine initial bids were whittled down to five groups that advanced to due diligence and binding offers, coordinated by Citibank.…

Raizen Seals Brazil’s Biggest-Ever Out-of-Court Debt Deal Markets Raizen is a joint venture between Brazil’s Cosan and the oil major Shell. It is one of the world’s largest producers of sugar and ethanol and Brazil’s second-biggest fuel distributor, running the Shell-branded service stations across the country. Like many capital-heavy companies, it borrowed heavily to grow. Then Brazil’s steep interest rates turned that debt into a burden, forcing a reckoning. What an Extrajudicial Recovery Is Brazil offers two main routes for a company in debt trouble. A judicial recovery is court-supervised, public and heavy, similar to a US Chapter 11. An…

More than 450 people received hospital treatment for heat-related issues in a single day in Tokyo — the highest number since records began 16 years ago, emergency services said on Thursday (July 23, 2026). The figure was released as Japan sweltered in a heatwave that has killed at least 14 people over the past week. Also Read | Europe’s early heat wave led to rise in deaths, may have killed over 10,000 A total of 453 people had hospital treatment for heat-related issues on Wednesday (July 22), the most since records began in 2010, the Tokyo Fire Department said. Emergency callouts were also at the highest level since at least 1963. "We are urging…

The Forest department will implement an integrated sustainable development project at the Canolly Plot in the Nilambur north forest division, Forest and Wildlife Minister Shibu Baby John has said. The project will be prepared using the Forest department funds and the MLA fund of Aryadan Shoukath, following a review of the site’s potential by the Minister, officials, and elected representatives. The Minister said work on the suspension bridge across the Chaliyar, connecting the two parts of the Canolly Plot, would be expedited. The bridge was destroyed in the 2019 floods. Though Steel Industries Kerala Limited (SILK) was assigned reconstruction work in…

A software employee staged a protest outside the Tech Mahindra campus in Dundigal on Thursday, alleging that she was arbitrarily terminated after availing three days of sick leave to care for her ailing daughter. The employee, identified as Bhavana, claimed she had been working with the firm for about four-and-a-half months when her services were terminated without prior notice or any valid reason. According to her, she had requested leave to look after her daughter but was instead removed from her job. Bhavana further alleged that the management had earlier harassed her while she was on a 14-day medical leave following a fall on the company premises.…

Retail has a technology problem: Venture capital investors are not putting enough money into solving retail’s technology problems. The gap matters a lot now because AI is creating new opportunities to improve profitability in other industries. But the investment ecosystem treats retail as a forgotten stepchild and software tools and the retail industry has fallen behind in the capital available to it. Retail Has A Funding Problem The Innovation Advisory Committee of the National Retail Federation framed the issue plainly: retail tech venture funding is in the range of $300 million, compared with tens of billions annually for fintech, healthcare and…

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Parts of Wales are now in drought and all other areas of the country are experiencing prolonged dry weather conditions, according to a government agency. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said on Thursday that record-low river flows, back-to-back heatwaves and widespread wildfires have prompted the declaration of drought status in north Wales and the Upper Severn. The hot and dry weather over recent weeks means July is on course to be the driest on record in Wales for nearly 200 years, causing problems for fish, wildlife and crops. As of Thursday, several fires were still burning across the country after more than a week, leading the Welsh government to…

Published Prime Minister Andy Burnham is pausing an early release scheme for some prisoners in England and Wales. His decision comes after the widow of PC Andrew Harper described the possibility of his killers being freed early as "deplorable". Under the new Sentencing Act set to come into force in September, some 6,000 criminals were due to be released at varying stages - the aim being to ease overcrowding. The prime minister has said that "no prisoners will be let out under this policy until we have conducted an urgent review and done everything we can to minimise risk to the public." His move now raises questions about how the scheme might operate.…

The Nigerian Army has cleared a Niger Republic national, Aboubakar Muhammad Zein-Nur, also known as Houdairi, of any affiliation with terrorist groups following a comprehensive investigation. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Capt. Mohammed Goni. According to the statement, the clarification followed media reports published on July 14, 2026, concerning an individual intercepted by troops of the 68 Battalion during an exploitation operation after the attack at Cross Kauwa. The military identified the individual as Aboubakar…

Lawyers have made their opening arguments in the trial of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter in 2025 during a trip to New York. Luciano Frattolin is charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in the death of Melina Frattolin. Get breaking National news Frattolin has pleaded not guilty to both charges and has been held without bail since his arrest in July 2025. New York State Police said they found inconsistencies in the 45-year-old’s account after he reported his daughter had been abducted. The body of the nine-year-old girl who lived with her mother in Montreal was discovered in a wooded area near…

A truck driver who referred to refugees as “rape-ugees” and threatened to throw their “bleeding corpses into the sea” will be sentenced on Friday morning for incitement to hatred. In January 2023, Graham Carey (42) made a livestream on Instagram in which he said that refugees "were here to rape women and children". He also called on listeners to gather at Finglas Garda station in north Dublin. The recording was made in the days following an allegation by a local woman that she had been sexually assaulted by a refugee. This led to days of anti-migrant protests even after it emerged that the alleged assault involved a local white male. Carey’s 30-minute…

A 67-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a pensioner around 35 years ago. Bentley Mathias, 92, died in Morriston Hospital in Swansea on 19 November, 1991. His death was not treated as suspicious at the time, with the cause recorded as a brain haemorrhage. However, it is understood that potential new information has now come to light. Dyfed-Powys Police has launched a murder investigation. A spokeswoman said: “Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 92-year-old man in 1991. “On Wednesday 22nd July 2026, officers arrested a 67-year-old man from the Llandewi Velfrey area of Pembrokeshire on…

The man who killed Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is being sentenced for her murder in the High Court at Nelson on Friday. Hayden Tasker, 33, was found guilty of murdering Lyn Fleming and seriously injuring her colleague Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay after a two week trial at the Christchurch High Court in May. The officers were overseeing the New Year's Eve policing operation in Nelson, when they were hit by a car driven by Tasker. Over two weeks, a jury at the Christchurch High Court heard from more than 40 witnesses, including members of the public and police officers who were in the central Nelson car park in the early hours of New Year's Day. He…

KARACHI: The police on Thursday killed the alleged abductor and murderer of a six-year-old girl in a shootout after the suspect allegedly opened fire on law enforcers during a raid in Karachi’s Keamari area. According to a statement issued by the Keamari police spokesperson, a first information report (No. 265/2026) under Sections 364-A and 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code was registered at Jackson Police Station regarding the abduction and murder of a six-year-old girl. The spokesperson stated that police obtained CCTV footage from various locations along with other available evidence, which was thoroughly examined during the investigation. “Based on…

Police say they have seized nearly 1.7 tonnes of drugs that alleged criminal groups were attempting to smuggle across the Canada-United States border. Ontario Provincial Police say the investigation centred in the border city of Windsor led to one of the single largest drug busts in the province’s history. Investigators allege a criminal network relied on commercial trucks to move the drugs, arranging for drivers to hide illegal goods inside legitimate shipments. Police say 21 people are facing a total of 102 charges, and two suspects from Windsor are still wanted. The bust involved multiple police forces, including the U.S. Drug Enforcement…

An Ethiopian migrant allegedly murdered three employees at his St. Paul apartment building after becoming enraged over a $65 parking deck contract, days after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was rebuked for defending the pardon of an illegal immigrant sex offender. Police recovered nearly three dozen 9mm shell casings from the management office after Tsegaab Ademassu Binessu, 30, allegedly went on a rampage over apartment parking contract policies. Authorities said he later complained about the U.S. immigration system. Binessu, who the local FOX affiliate said had been employed as a truck driver until recently, became angry after trying to cancel his parking…

Witchland by Marion Gibson (Simon & Schuster £22, 320pp) In 1650, a pretty young woman was hauled into Newcastle’s medieval main square to be examined by the Witch Pricker. Newly arrived from over the Scottish border, the Pricker’s job was to decide whether the unfortunate girl really was, as her neighbours claimed, a witch. His ‘examination’ involved poking her upper thigh with a sharp bodkin: if she winced from pain and bled from the scratch then she was innocent. Inevitably, a crowd had gathered to see the Witch Pricker fling the woman’s skirt over her head, leaving her naked from the waist down. On pricking her – and everyone was aware of the…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, media experts, among other prominent Nigerians, on Thursday, paid glowing tributes to the Lateef Jakande, the first civilian governor of Lagos State and pioneer president of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). They spoke at the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture 2026 in Lagos, tagged, “The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections.” The NGE organised the event in recognition of Mr Jakande’s legacies in governance and journalism. Mr Jakande, a journalist turned politician who governed Lagos State between 1 October 1979 and 31 December 1983, died at 91 on 11 February 2021. | | | |---| Mr Sanwo-Olu, represented by…

Here’s why the CLARITY Act’s ethics deal may be so hard to reach Both parties say they want US crypto market structure legislation, but a dispute over ethics rules and who enforces them is becoming the bill’s biggest obstacle. The long-awaited US Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) has hit another snag. This time, it’s not software developers or the turf war between federal regulators at stake, but the thornier question of ethics — ironic, given many politicians’ demonstrable disdain for them. After months of negotiations and what Coinbase’s chief executive Brian Armstrong called “thousands of hours of work on both sides,” disagreement over a…

BTC treasury firm Empery Digital invests $20M in AI data center developer Cardinal Data Power The investment marks Empery’s latest push into AI infrastructure as the company shifts capital away from its Bitcoin treasury strategy. Empery Digital said it invested $20 million in Cardinal Data Power, acquiring an approximately 8% stake in the private developer of powered data center campuses. The investment was part of Cardinal Data Power’s approximately $70 million Series A financing and will support development of a 750-megawatt data center campus in West Texas. The project is expected to deliver its first power in 2027, expand to about 1 gigawatt by…

Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., accused progressive Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of making "deeply sexist attacks" against female opponents during a Wednesday interview, citing his criticism of Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as voters prepare for the state's Aug. 4 primary. "There is a uniquely sexist bent to the things that he has said about women," Scholten told anchor Jake Tapper on CNN's "The Lead." "He said that Congresswoman Stevens couldn’t string two sentences together, that, you know, she was sort of an empty vessel." Scholten, who endorsed Stevens in the race to replace retiring Sen. Gary…

Key Facts —The quarter. Cemex, the Mexican building-materials giant, lifted second-quarter sales 12% to about US$4.1 billion, with growth in all four of its regions. —The cash flow. Operating cash flow (EBITDA) hit a record US$1.02 billion, up 24% year on year. —The profit. Net income rose 9% to about US$347 million. —The upgrade. Cemex raised its 2026 EBITDA-growth guidance to 16–17%, from an earlier “high single digit.” —The engine. Management credited its “Cutting Edge” restructuring program and broad-based demand across regions. Cemex just handed investors a reason to cheer. In its Cemex second quarter report, the cement maker posted record cash…

This might sound like a mistake but I can assure you it isn’t. We live in a world where such operational mistakes, especially in the airline industry, do not happen unless it’s on purpose. So this is not a mistake but a risk taken by the airline to maximize profit. In more fancy terms, this is a statistically predictable trade-off and it is based on data science (or pure math). This was a decision based on probability and math to potentially gain some extra millions. In this article, we will get to the bottom of this and learn a lot of valuable concepts around probability, distributions, and expected value (highly important subjects for data…

BRUXELLES — L’Union européenne a infligé jeudi à Google des amendes pour un total de 890 millions d’euros, et a enjoint au géant américain de revoir la manière dont il classe ses concurrents dans les résultats de recherche et dont il gère son magasin d’applications (ou app store), après deux ans d’enquête. Google devient la troisième entreprise à se voir infliger des amendes importantes en vertu du règlement européen sur les marchés numériques (Digital Markets Act ou DMA), entrée en vigueur il y a trois ans. Destinée à accélérer les enquêtes sur les plateformes technologiques dominantes, cette législation est jugée discriminatoire par Washington, car…

House Democrats are publicly and privately pushing for changes at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee after it spent more than $500,000 backing a failed primary candidate in Arizona.Why it matters: The House Democratic campaign arm has faced persistent criticism this year from its members for getting more heavily involved in primaries than in past election cycles."I don't think they should get involved in primaries — I've said that before, I've said that directly to them," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), a co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus' PAC."I think we need to let voters do their thing. ... as the Democratic Party…

Most people do not start thinking about identity and verification until they are already frustrated by it. By then, they have uploaded the same documents countless times, shared sensitive information across dozens of systems, and accepted friction as normal. This is why I believe it’s critical to shift behavior when someone is young. If we want to change behavior at scale, we should stop waiting until people are already exhausted by the broken system. Instead, we should start earlier and give young people a secure, verified career passport when they are first entering adulthood, then let that credential grow with them as they move through school,…

Retired American mental health counsellor, Jeffrey Guterman, has said the lobbying effort initiated by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over President Bola Tinubu’s alleged past US forfeiture case will not prevent the President from winning the 2027 general election. Guterman made the remark in a post on his X handle on Thursday while reacting to reports that Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., engaged by Atiku, had begun sharing documents relating to alleged Tinubu’s long-running US forfeiture case with officials in the administration of President Donald Trump, members of Congress and congressional staff. According to…

Honda Motor on Thursday confirmed a next-generation model of its Ridgeline pickup truck will be produced in the U.S. following a temporary production stoppage later this year. The future of the midsize pickup truck has been in flux amid reports that there could be a production pause coming due to the vehicle not meeting California emissions regulations. The Japanese automaker on Thursday said there will be a temporary production stoppage for the pickup truck later this year at the Alabama plant that produces the vehicle, with assembly returning to the facility within two years, likely in 2028. "The goal is to continue to serve those customers who've…

Tesla’s budding “Robotaxi” network drove fewer miles for paying customers in the second quarter than it did in the first, according to a chart the company released on Wednesday. The quarter-over-quarter decline runs counter to Tesla’s rhetoric and actions in the past year. Tesla has staked much of its future on the idea of a massive, low-cost, cash-generating Robotaxi fleet — or going “balls to the wall for autonomy,” as CEO Elon Musk framed it in 2024. The quarterly step-down in Robotaxi miles also comes amid weakening profits in Tesla’s core businesses, which underperformed Wall Street’s expectations, according to figures released Wednesday. Tesla’s…

See more This is Money on Google - save us as a Preferred Source If you like your cars like your coffee - hot, strong but with a tasty dash of invigorating cream - then Vauxhall's new Mokka GSE may be just the job. This exciting new all-electric hot hatch - the GSE stands for Grand Sport Electric - is inspired by motorsport, and there's even a specially tweaked rally version of it racing competitively. And they're all fabulous fun on hot wheels, as I discovered on my last new car launch at the Daily Mail and This is Money. My final stint involved driving the 'civilian' version of the Mokka GSE both on the road and on track. Location for my spirited…

The Italian Exotics Dealership in Forza Horizon 6 is a brand-new location added with the start of the aptly named Italian Exotics Festival Playlist. Here, you can find an ever-changing roster of three supercars from Italian manufacturers, including some rare exotics that are usually exclusive to wheelspins. If you're wondering exactly where to find the Italian Exotics Dealership location in Forza Horizon 6, or you just want to know a little more about it, here are the details. Where to find the Italian Exotics Dealership location in Forza Horizon 6 The Italian Exotics Dealership can be found northeast of the stadium at the far west of the Forza…

While PC builders, enthusiasts, and gamers are some of the most heavily affected by the AI-driven memory chip shortage, experts have also been warning that this will eventually hit the automotive sector. It seems that their fears have come true, as Nikkei Asia reports that two major automakers are increasing their prices precisely for this reason. General Motors said that it expects new vehicle prices to increase by 0.3% this year, changing its previous projection of vehicle costs to remain the same or even slightly more affordable. On the other side of the world, Chinese automotive giant BYD has also raised the prices of the driver assistance…

Apple Maps will power navigation in Ford's upcoming slate of EVs The car manufacturer is planning a big push into electric vehicles. Apple Maps will be the official navigation system for upcoming Ford electric vehicles. The software will be directly integrated into the car manufacturer's Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform, which will power future EVs. This is possible thanks to Apple's new MapKit for Automotive SDK, which simplifies the integration process. Apple says this partnership will "deliver a beautiful and easy-to-use navigation experience" that will be pumped "directly to the vehicle's displays." That certainly sounds handy. The…

Does charging your phone in your car waste gas? The short answer is no, not really. Do you regularly leave home with a heavily drained phone? If you're a motorist, there's a good chance you're regularly charging said device in your car. That leads to a problem you may not know about: phone chargers technically consume fuel. Just how much gas is your smartphone guzzling each time you plug it into your car's charger? The actual impact on your vehicle's mileage is tiny. Still, in an era of skyrocketing gas prices, it all adds up. If you're particularly cost-focused, there are definitely cheaper and more effective ways to power your phone than hooking it…

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The investigation into Kaylee Hottle's death has ruled out alcohol impairment as a potential cause for the car crash that killed the 18-year-old actress on Tuesday. The deaf film star, 18, was a passenger in a 1995 Honda Accord that veered off the road and slammed into a ditch in Maryland, with speed playing a factor according to local law enforcement. After Hottle's cause of death was revealed to be from 'multiple blunt force injuries' - the Frederick County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Thursday the unnamed 19-year-old driver was not impaired…

The Naruo Golf Course is just one of the many places in Forza Horizon 6 that makes the game's map feel alive. However, the golf course is fairly hidden, so you might have driven right past it without even noticing it. Additionally, the golf course's clubhouse is mentioned as a hint for the Dodge Charger R/T treasure car, so you definitely need to come here to get a free car. Here's where to find the Naruo Golf Course in Forza Horizon 6. Update (July 23): We've updated this guide with information on how to complete the #AfternoonTee photo challenge. Where to find the golf course in Forza Horizon 6 The Naruo Golf Course in Forza Horizon 6 is located in…

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Thursday announced an extension of its Clean Toilet Picture Challenge till June 30, 2027, with the objective of further enhancing cleanliness and user experience at restrooms along national highways. Launched in September 2025 and extended in January till June this year, the campaign has so far seen 429 highway users report unclean toilets and receive FASTag recharges worth ₹1,000 as rewards, the authority said in a statement here. The extension of the initiative aims to ensure continued public participation and effective implementation of the challenge, along with timely processing of FASTag recharge…

Congress on Thursday split on advancing a pair of war powers resolutions aimed at forcing President Donald Trump to abandon his war with Iran, as the conflict escalates into a deadly new phase and oil tops $100 a barrel. The moves were the first vote since Trump informed Congress that he restarted the war with Iran following the breakdown of peace negotiations. The conflict's revival after weeks of a shaky ceasefire comes just months before the U.S. midterm elections. It threatens to scramble the majority Republicans' plan to maintain their razor-thin majorities. The Senate on Thursday voted 47-49 to kill a joint resolution under the War Powers Act to…

Perth’s cheapest petrol station chain is suing its landlords, alleging they tried to kick the business out of five sites around the state. Burk Fuel has lodged a writ in WA’s Supreme Court against five corporate entities who leased sites to the cheap fuel carrier, alleging in one instance the landlord swooped into one of its petrol stations in Arthur River in May and terminated its lease. Burk Fuel was registered as a business in 2021 and has slowly expanded across the state, often undercutting its nearest competitors by anywhere between 15 and 30 cents on the litre. The company alleged one of the landlords “failed in accordance with the lease for the…

BRUSSELS, July 23. /TASS/. The new European Union’s restrictions against Russia will exacerbate its socio-economic problems, while Moscow will give them an effective and adequate response, an official at the Russian mission to the EU told TASS. "There is no doubt that the announced restrictions will lead to a further aggravation of the already difficult socio-economic problems of the European Union, largely caused by the rejection of this association of Russian energy, the multibillion-dollar costs of backing the Kiev regime, and all this against the background of the destabilization of global energy markets due to the Middle East conflict escalation.…

More than 120 British-based millionaires have made a public appeal to the UK’s new prime minister Andy Burnham to tax them more for a “better Britain”. A letter published by Patriotic Millionaires UK on Thursday urged higher taxes on “the very richest whose income is derived from the wealth they hold”, and not those “who get up and go to work for their income every day”. The announcement comes six months after nearly 400 millionaires joined Patriotic Millionaires US in demanding higher taxes to curb growing inequality as leaders met at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The movement, founded in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, continues to…

European Union countries on Thursday (July 23, 2026) agreed a new, watered-down round of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war after weeks of haggling, freezing the level of an oil price cap. The package — the 21st by the EU since Moscow's 2022 invasion — was held up by a raft of objections by member states to various proposed elements. "Our 21st sanctions package targets the sectors with the highest impact: energy, financial services, crypto, and trade," European Council head Antonio Costa posted on social media. "Our support for Ukraine and for a just and sustainable peace remains unwavering." Diplomats said the final hurdle was overcome after…

India is planning to build two additional commercial-cum-strategic petroleum reserve facilities (SPR) under a public-private partnership (PPP) model at an estimated project cost of ₹14,527 crore as part of strengthening its energy security. The viability gap funding (VGF), -- a government assistance provided to make essential, economically beneficial infrastructure projects commercially feasible -- has been capped at 60% of the total project cost, Suresh Gopi, Minister of State for Union Petroleum Ministry stated in response to a query at the Lok Sabha. “For development of SPR facilities under Phase-II, a PPP model is envisaged with a total project…

The price of Brent crude, the global benchmark price for oil, breached US$100 a barrel on Thursday as the U.S. war on Iran dragged on for nearly five months. As of 11 a.m. eastern on Thursday, Brent crude prices were around US$100.60 per barrel, as conflict in the Red Sea between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels in Yemen drove oil tanker traffic in the crucial Bab el-Mandeb strait down. This came as the Strait of Hormuz remained closed to vessels and the U.S. and Iran intensified their strikes. Gas prices in Canada hit a monthly high on Thursday, with gas costing an average of $1.77 per litre across the country. Get breaking National news This was…

Iran War Live Updates: Attacks in Red Sea Send Oil Prices Over $100 a Barrel The New York TimesGlobal oil prices jump above $100, first time since late May KCRABrent oil’s price briefly tops $100 per barrel, as Tesla and Alphabet drag Wall Street lower AP NewsStocks Fall on AI Jitters as Oil Lifts Bond Yields: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.comOil prices hit $100 for the first time since May BBC

Senate grills ERC on soaring power costs MANILA, Philippines — The Senate energy committee yesterday grilled the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for its failure to control the soaring electricity prices in the country, which reportedly surpassed that of Singapore in Southeast Asia. Sen. Erwin Tulfo led the hearing as panel chair and criticized the ERC for being “inutile” in controlling the cost of electricity. The DOE earlier reported that the Philippines had the highest electricity rate in Southeast Asia last month, or an average electricity rate of P12.43 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), surpassing Singapore by less than a centavo. Tulfo said the…

Hello and welcome to Regions Calling, your guide to developments from beyond the Russian capital by The Moscow Times. Persistent fuel shortages and economic damage from Ukrainian drone attacks on energy infrastructure and warehouses operated by online retailer Wildberries have dominated headlines across Russia’s regions over the past month. The turmoil has prompted many Russians, including previously apolitical bloggers, to take to social media to vent their frustrations. But will this discontent spill over into Russia’s tightly controlled political space? In this week’s newsletter, we examine how independent candidates are faring ahead of September’s…