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Google Home today is rolling out the latest updates to Gemini for Home and the mobile app (July 23, 2026), while there’s also new Nest Cam firmware. On the voice assistant front, Google has expanded the conversational memory that allows you to ask a follow-up without repeating the original command or context. The window “across the entire Gemini for Home experience is now 15 minutes.” This lets you say: ”Hey Google, turn on the kitchen lights.” … then a few minutes later say, “Hey Google, dim it to 50%.” The other update brings Gemini Live to the first-generation Google Home Mini and Nest Hub. Say “Hey Google, let’s chat” to start the back-and-forth…

OpenAI is releasing a big update to the ChatGPT desktop app today that introduces GPT Voice mode for talking through work to complete tasks. The new feature is powered by GPT-Live, OpenAI’s upgraded voice mode that arrived on mobile this month. You can now talk to complete work with ChatGPT on Mac More details from the app update’s release notes today: Powered by GPT-Live, ChatGPT Voice lets you talk through work and coordinate tasks in Chat, Work, and Codex in the ChatGPT desktop app. Start a new chat or task in voice mode, then ask ChatGPT to start, check, or steer work in other threads. On macOS, turn on Screen contextto share an appshot of your…

- Click here to listen to this article OpenAI gave two of its models a test recently to judge how well they can hack on their own. They escaped into the wild. The models were doing exactly what they were supposed to do. Repeated law-breaking. Lying and deceit. Reckless disregard for safety. Lack of remorse. Those are traits that help define a psychopath, someone who lives among us but doesn’t have the empathy and ethics necessary to behave in a civilized, or even safe, fashion. Unfortunately, it’s also increasingly clear that these are the traits that define the most powerful artificial intelligence models being developed at alarming speed by…

Security cameras are commonplace in modern homes, but what if it’s your pet - and not your shed – you need to keep an eye on? That’s where a dedicated pet camera like Furbo comes in, with all the features you expect from an indoor camera, but with pet-centric extras like dog and cat monitoring, and even a treat-tossing system to keep Fido happy while you’re out. Furbo offers a range of dedicated pet cameras designed for both cats and dogs. I recently reviewed the smallest and cheapest member of the family, the Furbo mini 360, and now it’s time to step up to its full-size sibling. Core functionality is unchanged. This is a camera that pans left and…

Marios Italian$$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Is there anything more Melbourne than rocking up to Marios on a Thursday night and negotiating for a table with a battle-proud waiter? Having status as a regular here – a home away from home, a public living room – is one of the keys to the city. Professional but relaxed, efficient but friendly, the staff at Marios exemplify a type of service that is specific to Melbourne. The trick here is to pick the dishes they do well and stick to them. Things with pan sauces that include lemon and wine are often a safe bet. Almost all pasta dishes are reasonably…

OpenAI once again makes the case for giving ChatGPT your health records The company is rolling out its ChatGPT Health feature to users in the US who are 18 years or older. OpenAI is rolling out its dedicated health experience, ChatGPT Health, to users who are 18 years or older and live in the US. The company began testing ChatGPT Health in January in a separate portal, but this updated version lets ChatGPT reference relevant health data in any conversation. The new feature is designed to go beyond the chatbot's existing ability to answer health-related questions — something OpenAI claims its new GPT-5.6 Sol model improves — and grounds responses in…

Claude’s voice mode is getting a sizable upgrade, Anthropic announced on Thursday in a blog post. Your voice prompts are now powered by new models, and it’s capable of speaking in different languages. The ability to talk to AI chatbots with your voice is nothing new, but Anthropic’s latest updates add a bit more than just understanding you better. Voice mode now runs on Claude Opus, Sonnet and Haiku, when it was previously only available on the latter. Using Haiku made for a great, quick conversation with Claude, but without the ability to dive as deeply as other models can. That’s now all changed with Thursday’s announcement. Talking to chatbots with…

Aokuma Japanese$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Tucked in a quiet pocket of Hawthorn, Aokuma brings a sense of calm to Japanese comfort food. The menu centres on set meals – rice bowls, udon, shokupan toast or onigiri – accompanied by rotating sides and condiments. Matcha is a staple, served traditionally without milk or sugar in ceramic bowls, or layered into drinks like banana milk topped with matcha foam.Advertisement Must order: Ochazuke, a comforting rice bowl finished with genmaicha tea and dashi, reflects the venue’s focus on tea. Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid…

Anthropic is bringing a long-overdue upgrade to voice mode in Claude today. The upgraded Claude voice mode has new capabilities and works with Opus and Sonnet models for the first time. Claude voice mode now works with Opus and Sonnet models Before today, Claude voice mode only ran on Anthropic’s Haiku model, which favors instant results over deeper thought. This means Claude users who pay for more capable models can now benefit from those when using voice mode. Expanding voice mode to Anthropic’s Claude Opus and Claude Sonnet models brings voice mode capabilities in line with Claude’s text-based intelligence. The company says users can now switch…

Adata chief predicts memory shortages could persist throughout the next decade Chen says AI demand still exceeds most industry expectations worldwide DDR5 prices climbed another 7% during July despite earlier market optimism Chen Li-bai, chairman of memory chip manufacturer ADATA, has dismissed growing market speculation about an imminent collapse in AI-related investment. Speaking after TSMC's stock price plummeted following its recent earnings call, Chen argued that discussions about an AI bubble remain premature at this stage. He stated bluntly that any real conversation about a potential bubble should wait until after 2030. Global demand still…

The AI-fueled memory shortage has already sent prices soaring for computers and video game consoles. Now, cars could be next. Automakers around the world are beginning to respond to rising memory costs and tightening supplies. Most recently, General Motors said in its second-quarter earnings report that it expects North American vehicle pricing to climb about 0.5% this year. Additionally, GM Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson also told investors this week that the company expects to face between $1.5 billion and $2 billion in commodity inflation headwinds this year, including higher DRAM costs. The comments came just weeks after GM and Ford…

Counterpoint Research is out with a new report forecasting 21% year-over-year growth in global foldable smartphone shipments in 2026, with Apple expected to capture a 25% share following its entry into this market. Here are the details. Apple could account for one in four foldable smartphone shipments in 2026 In a report published this week, Counterpoint Research forecasts that Samsung will retain its lead in global foldable smartphone shipments in 2026, despite its share falling from 40% in 2025 to 32%. Apple is expected to debut in second place with a 25% share, narrowly ahead of Huawei at 24%, down from 30% last year. Motorola is projected to…

Google just fixed an annoying tap-to-pay Pixel Watch bug Jul 23, 2026 — 3:42 PM ET Express Pay is a relatively new Pixel Watch feature that lets users tap to pay without opening the Google Wallet app. Several users reported earlier this month that Express Pay wasn’t working as intended. Google now says it’s resolved the issue. Back in March, Google rolled out a great little quality of life improvement for Pixel Watch called Express Pay. Express Pay lets you optionally access tap-to-pay and transit options without having to first open the Google Wallet app, making it easier to use those features with one hand. That feature broke for some users earlier…

T-Mobile's price hikes are pushing users to rival carriers — are you one of them? Jul 23, 2026 — 3:30 PM ET 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. Nothing ever stays the same, and that’s especially true in the carrier world. While T-Mobile has supported long-term customers on legacy plans for years, that’s coming to an abrupt end for many this month. At the end of June, the carrier announced forced migrations and price hikes for those on soon-to-be-retired plans. Additionally, some users who have enjoyed free lines on these…

Dell, you mad geniuses, you actually did it. The latest rendition of the XPS 13 is a wonderful little PC for the masses. Itâs the kind of notebook that once and for all proves laptop makers donât need to cheap out by creating flimsy pieces of silicon sandwiched between two Fisher-Price plastic covers to keep prices down. The $900 XPS 13 model ($800 with a student discount) with 16GB of RAM offers everything you need for basic browsing or light editing tasks. It would be the perfect PC for my typical daily grind if it weren’t for a bare few flaws. If thatâs all you needed to know, go ahead and skip the rest of this review. Dell XPS 13 (2026) Dell has…

The “Google Pixel Flip” isn’t happening. That much is clear, but Samsung’s new changes to the Galaxy Z Flip 8 more or less feel like what Google would have done. While it very much feels like the door is closing on the Galaxy Z Flip series, Samsung is introducing some changes on the software side. That includes a revamped cover display with better support for apps, something Samsung has largely tried to ignore thus far. The focus on the Flip this year has been around some software revamps to the “FlexWindow” cover display, largely around making it a good ambient companion to your day. Samsung calls out “personalized briefs” powered by Galaxy AI and…

Collection Iconic Melbourne cafes These are the icons and institutions we keep returning to, as featured in Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries 2026 guide. 10 stories Collection These are the icons and institutions we keep returning to, as featured in Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries 2026 guide.

Collection Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes & Bakeries The complete list of every venue featured in the Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries 2026 guide, reviewed anonymously and sorted into the best breakfasts, the smoothest coffee, the flakiest pastries and more.

Maji Pantry Japanese$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. This cute corner konbini (Japanese convenience store) is a step above your usual grab-and-go joint. Made-to-order onigiri come generously stuffed with fillings such as kimchi and wagyu beef, and come in under $10. Pillowy sandos like the creamy tamago egg and juicy pork katsu never miss the mark. Factor in friendly service, sunny interiors, and a soft and clubby soundtrack and you’ll find Maji hard to leave and easy to come back to. Must-order: Peanut cream latte ($8.50) is a delicious dessert and pick-me-up in one. Good Food reviews are booked…

Ophelia Westgarth Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. This lush corner site (from the team behind hit cafes Terror Twilight, Hi Fi and Convoy) has DJs playing vinyl, serves brunch-ready dishes with aplomb and is also open for dinner. By day, get your coffee as a miso butterscotch iced latte and dig into a buckwheat galette with rocket pesto; after dark, come for pasta, steak night and focaccia-friendly snacks with happy hour-priced drinks. It’s yet more proof that today’s cafes do much more than eggs and coffee. Good to know: Those cakes you’re loving by the slice? Also available to order whole.…

WASHINGTON, July 23. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump has stated that Tehran is not yet ready for agreements with Washington and that the United States must continue combat operations against Iran. "We're doing very well against the Islamic Republic of Iran. We're doing extremely well. They would like something to do [conclude a deal with the US - TASS]. They're not ready yet. They need more of the same. They're not ready yet," the US leader asserted at an event in Washington. "They got some evil intentions," Trump explained. "We cannot let them have a nuclear weapon," he added.

Journalist killed in Mexico after years of exposing corruption Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca. He had spent years reporting on alleged corruption and criminal violence. His murder marks the fourth journalist killing in Mexico since June.

Twenty-eight years ago, 120 states voted to adopt the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Every year, International Justice Day is celebrated on 17 July, providing an occasion for states, civil society groups and other stakeholders to reflect on the gravity of the court’s mission, and to reaffirm their support for the values underpinning the statute. But this year, it was hardly a festive occasion. The customary statements marking the day ring hollow. Under President Donald Trump, the United States has subjected the ICC to a sustained assault, while its States Parties have been either lukewarm in countering such abuses or powerless…

The Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, NAOC, has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, Major Oluwatope Dorcas Aluko, the Corps said preliminary investigations revealed that the soldier, who was serving at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, absconded from his unit on June 3, 2026. According to the statement, the appropriate military authorities have declared Amutu wanted,…

According to Ukrinform, Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, stated this on Telegram. "Twenty-five people sought medical assistance as a result of today’s enemy strike," Fedorov said. According to him, six of the injured are children, including a three-month-old infant. Read also:Russian airstrike on Sloviansk: Number of injured rises to 14 As previously reported, Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia on the evening of July 23 with five guided aerial bombs. A private medical center, residential buildings, a kindergarten, and several vehicles sustained significant damage.

The Kuwaiti authorities are taking the necessary measures after the country's border crossing with Iraq was repeatedly attacked by “hostile drones," the army said on Thursday. “The Armed Forces affirm their continued execution of their missions and duties with high efficiency, and their adoption of all necessary measures to protect the homeland’s borders and preserve its security and stability,” Saud Abdulaziz al-Otaibi, the spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, said in a statement posted on X. The attack caused material damage but no casualties.

Washington: Billions of dollars of additional funding for the US defence industrial base have not improved the production rate of Virginia-class submarines, a top Pentagon official says, casting further doubt on whether Australia will receive its AUKUS subs on schedule. Austin Dahmer, a senior policy official at the US Department of Defence, told a hearing on Capitol Hill that while undersea forces were the decisive instrument in denying Chinese domination of the Pacific, they were also the forces the US was the least able to produce. “Virginia-class boats have been delivering at roughly 1.1 to 1.2 a year since 2022, against a requirement of two to…

Children wounded in Israeli strike on Khan Younis Children were rushed to hospital after an Israeli strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Witnesses said civilians were struck while in a designated “safe humanitarian zone”.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has heard stories from Kyiv locals whose homes were damaged during Russian strikes. Martin heard from people in Lukianivska, a residential area with a tram route travelling through it that has been repeatedly hit by drone and missile strikes. Two serious attacks took place near the metro station in May – the biggest attack at that point – and the most recent one on July 19th, when 40 missiles were fired in approximately 40 minutes. Marcel Grogan, Ukraine deputy representative at the United Nations refugee agency the UNHCR, said that in the first six months of 2026, Russia fired 520 ballistic missiles – double the number of the…

Caritas starts distributing US humanitarian aid in 2 towns near Havana Caritas starts distributing US humanitarian aid in 2 towns near Havana HAVANA (AP) — Hundreds of boxes of humanitarian aid from the U.S. are being distributed in two towns near the Cuban capital, the Catholic Church organization in charge of the distribution said Thursday. The aid arrived this week and its distribution began on Wednesday. It is shrouded in controversy due to the long-standing political distrust between Cuba and the U.S., and comes amid a crisis on the island exacerbated by an energy embargo imposed in January by U.S. President Donald Trump. Caritas began…

Weather: 'Cloud burst' hits Grey District, flooding homes and causing a slip About half-a-dozen homes flooded in the South Island overnight. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) crews responded to flooded homes in Greymouth, Cobden, Brunner and Runanga in the Grey District. Southern shift manager Lyn Crosson said they also responded to a slip on the road in Cobden. Crosson said they were gearing up for more heavy rain and possible flooding this afternoon. A heavy rain watch had been in place for the Westland Ranges from 8pm on Thursday until 3am on Friday, with heavy rain forecast to move northwards over the North Island on Friday. West Coast Emergency…

BEIJING: The death toll from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing last week has risen to 11, with 50 people still missing and 10 injured, Chinese state media reported on Thursday (Jul 23). Following torrential rain on the morning of Jul 17, part of a mountainside collapsed in Pengshui County - an area famed for its scenic nature roughly 270 kilometres (167 miles) away from downtown Chongqing. Rock and debris fell on a cluster of riverside residential buildings and businesses downhill, causing them to collapse. "After multiple rounds of life detection and search, no signs of life remain," state-run Xinhua news agency said on…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source An NHS hospital fire that forced patients and staff to evacuate was caused by solar panels, North Yorkshire Fire Service has said. The blaze erupted at Malton and Norton District Hospital on July 8 and ripped through the Springwood ward which had four rows of solar panels on its roof. The Daily Mail originally reported that the solar panels were believed to have caused the fire that engulfed the building. But a Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust spokesperson said the article had a 'misleading, speculative and incorrect headline'. Now, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service…

Rocco's Delicatessen Italian$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Melbourne’s sandwich culture owes a debt of gratitude to Italian delicatessens. And one of the standard-bearers is Rocco’s Deli, which has been piling panini high on the west side since 1977. Everyone lines up for its namesake Rocco Roll: your choice of sliced-to-order cold cuts layered with pesto, cheese, eggplant, green olives, grilled capsicum and semi-dried tomatoes. It’s a deli cabinet in a roll. Must order: The meatball sub is on the menu sporadically – so if you see it, drop everything. Dripping with rich ragu and packed into a…

Excavation of the tunnel launch for a Toronto subway expansion project is complete, marking the next step in extending regular service into Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill. The Ontario government announced Thursday that work on the launch shaft for the Yonge North Subway Extension was done, calling it a “major milestone” for the eight-kilometre project. Get breaking National news The extension will bring service north from Finch Station through five new stations, terminating at High Tech Station, after connecting with the Richmond Hill GO line. “The Yonge North Subway Extension will bring subway service to Markham and Richmond Hill for the first…

An Enugu Air aircraft on Thursday suffered a runway excursion after landing at Benin Airport, with all 63 passengers and five crew members safely evacuated and no injuries or fatalities recorded. The airline confirmed the incident in a public notice, saying the aircraft had been secured while the relevant aviation authorities had been notified in line with established procedures. “Enugu Air wishes to inform the public that one of our aircraft operating into Benin experienced a runway incursion after landing today,” the airline said. It added, however, that all those on board were safe. | | | |---| “We confirm that all passengers and crew have safely…

Waikato is getting back its rescue jetskis that were parked up by Fire and Emergency (FENZ) last year sparking a public outcry. Locals warned someone would drown as a result of FENZ saying local volunteers were no longer allowed to use motorised boats because it was too risky. A request by the Cambridge brigade over jetskis it wanted to deploy with local fundraising is understood to have triggered what became a national directive from Wellington fire commanders, that only trained firefighters in rafts were allowed to do water rescues. RNZ revealed this last October prompting online comments such as, "Huntly ... had a really good water rescue unit…

When "48 Hours" first told you about Pastor A.B. Schirmer, the story ended in a cliffhanger. Schirmer stood accused of killing his second wife -- but there was no question about the death of his first wife. Could he have killed her, too? A lot has happened since we first aired this story. Now, we have the answers no one expected. It was October 2008 when Rose Cobb learned of her brother's death. "It was a horrible, shocking, traumatic thing to have somebody not only shoot themselves, but shoot themselves in a church," Rose Cobb said in tears. "I couldn't believe it." Joe Musante died in the church office -- sitting at the pastor's desk--a single…

One of Florida's most iconic roller coasters is preparing for its final ride after more than three decades, sparking a wave of nostalgia among theme-park enthusiasts. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently shared that Kumba will permanently close on Aug. 2 after 33 years in operation, marking the end of one of the park's best known attractions. When it debuted in 1993, Kumba was Florida's tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster. It also featured the world's tallest vertical loop and quickly became a favorite among thrill seekers, according to the Busch Gardens announcement on its website. The nearly three-minute ride takes guests through a 135-foot…

Air Peace has suspended all flights to and from the Benin Airport after the temporary closure of the airport’s runway following a runway incursion. In a statement on Thursday, the airline said that the suspension would affect all its scheduled operations to the airport. According to the airline, the decision became necessary because of circumstances beyond its control, expressing regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers. “Air Peace wishes to inform its valued customers and the general public that all flights to and from Benin Airport have been temporarily suspended today following the closure of the airport’s runway due to a runway…

In 1803, British archaeologist William Cunnington dug up the remains of an individual buried with weapons, golden tools, and a decorative cloak in Upton Lovell, a village about 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Stonehenge. From the generally stocky appearance of the bones, Cunnington concluded that the Upton Lovell Shaman must have been a âstoutâ man from the early Bronze Age. Well, who says women canât be stout? That appears to have been the case for this individual, at least if Cunningtonâs initial assessment of the skeleton was correct. More than 200 years later, researchers revisited the skeleton with advanced DNA analysis techniques. They found XX…

Children should be funneled towards career paths such as plumbing or being electricians as early as elementary school, according to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, amid high demand for skilled tradespeople and a brewing labor shortage as the country looks to rapidly build AI data centers. “Not every child needs a college education,” McMahon said in an interview on Thursday on Mornings With Maria on Fox Business. “Let’s develop the skills that children have a natural propensity for and not force them into a path of education that’s not going to serve them well.” “We need electricians and plumbers and we need HVAC operators and data engineers, all of…

A Short History of Longans is a historical novel that spans two centuries and follows the twisted branches of an Irish-Chinese family in Australia. Mirandi Riwoe’s latest book, her sixth, explores similar themes tackled in her previous works: cross-cultural identities, interracial relationships, immigration, racism and colonial history. Following a preface about a Chinese bushranger named Ah Yang, the novel is divided into four seasonal sections, each helmed by one of his successors. This multigenerational saga begins at the end. Its reverse chronology opens in the near future, in winter 2049, when elderly Daniel finds his beloved longan tree toppled…

Patricia Coffee Brewers Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. The sky is blue, the earth is round, Patricia heaves – even after 15 years. More remarkably, the coffee is good every time. The austere menu (black, white or filter coffee made using house-roasted beans) is the flipside to the cheery team working briskly, thriving on the buzz of tourists and regulars who will happily queue for an incomparable flat white and a treat from a top local bakery. In good news for office workers, the cafe recently opened a second outpost on Lonsdale Street. Good to know: You’ll be standing in a nook, spilling…

Pentagon expands blacklist to include China’s top civilian universities Fudan and Shanghai Jiao Tong join Defence Department research blacklist, extending US restrictions beyond military-linked institutions The Pentagon has added Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University to a list of foreign institutions deemed a threat to US national security, extending Washington’s research-security crackdown to two of China’s most prestigious civilian universities. The updated list identifies 88 institutions in mainland China and bars US Department of Defence-funded researchers from collaborating with them, or using their equipment, under restrictions…

For the first time since thieves shocked the world by brazenly stealing crown jewels worth some $100 million from the Louvre last autumn, the museum reopened the scene of the crime to the public. Officials say they hope visitors will appreciate the gilded Apollo Gallery, now devoid of display cases, as a work of art in and of itself. “It will be an opportunity for visitors to better realize that they are inside a palace,” Christophe Leribault, the Louvre’s new director, told journalists this week, the New York Times’ Catherine Porter reports. “It’s a bit strange to see it empty in this way, but that was actually its function. It was a grand state…

Diggy Doos Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. If there were ever a cafe capable of convincing you to spend $15 on a hand-poured cup of filtered single origin, it would be this one. This is the underground heart of Sydney’s specialty coffee scene – an inclusive place where coffee nerds and corporate types converge among mad scientist brewing equipment, ceramic cups and homemade cookies in hand. Good to know: Keep an eye on Diggy Doos’ socials for regular cupping sessions and pop-ups with local bakers and sandwich makers. Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant…

Algorithm, Marrickville Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Many inner west locals will be familiar with Algorithm, the bright super-popular cafe on Marrickville Road serving truffled folded eggs, beaut pastries and the “Rhythm” cold brew topped with orange-zested vanilla cream. A cosier, moodier Potts Point location opened in 2025 with a stainless-steel banquette that curves like a skateboard park, and a platoon of attentive staff taking orders for iced raspberry Earl Grey and top-drawer toasties (go for the cheesy butternut option with maple-roasted pumpkin, cheddar, ricotta and sage). The…

Amateur archeologist Bill Ott was already a legend before he disappeared into the Grand Canyon 14 years ago. During the 2012 search and rescue mission, one sheriffâs sergeant described Ott as âjust a higher level of Grand Canyon hiker.â He was the first to complete the traverse on the Canyonâs north side over 78 days alone in 1981. No one had even considered Ottâs disappearance odd until the 65-year-old backpacker had been missing for 12 days. Ott had been on a solo expedition to document ancient rock art dating back roughly 3,000 to 4,000 years before he vanished, according to his friend, Flagstaff-based anthropologist Scott Thybony. But now Ottâs…

University of Toronto mathematician Jacob Tsimerman wins Fields Medal 'Big honour,' says 1st winner of prestigious prize at a Canadian institution University of Toronto math professor Jacob Tsimerman has won a 2026 Fields Medal, the top global honour in mathematics. He's the first mathematician based at a Canadian institution to win the award and the second Canadian. Manjul Bhargava, who is Canadian but based at Princeton University, won the award in 2014. Tsimerman accepted the award at the International Mathematical Congress in Philadelphia on Thursday. "It's a big honour, obviously, getting this award for me and my collaborators, who I'm very happy…

SAN FRANCISCO – Space startup veteran Mark Matossian has joined forces with a software engineer and a best-selling author to establish Whipsmart Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on space and deep tech. Whipsmart will identify “pivotal technologies that can close a business plan” and help companies make the leap from laboratories to scaling up, said Matossian, who led Iceye U.S., program management, satellite production and launch for Terra Bella, and co-founded Lonestar Data Holdings. Matossian co-founded Whipsmart earlier this year with Lylan Masterman, a software developer and technology executive who became a venture capitalist in 2014, and…

Figuring out the best base locations in Palworld can feel like a daunting task. Pocketpair drops you in a large open world and basically says, “Go for it, pal” without any real indication of what spots might be the most helpful. While you can make any location work for a base in Palworld, the right ones give you easy access to valuable materials and make your crafting efforts go much more smoothly. For our money, here are the best base locations in Palworld for all the resources you need. Update (July 23): This guide has been updated to include information from Palworld 1.0. Best base locations in Palworld We’ve selected seven base locations that…

SpaceX will take another run at launching its Starship-Super Heavy rocket from southern Texas, but faces challenges during the passage of Tropical Storm Bertha. Like the attempt one week ago, a 90-minute launch window will open at 5:45 p.m. CDT (6:45 p.m. EDT / 2245 UTC). The flight comes after days of work replacing and testing multiple Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster. Spaceflight Now will have live coverage beginning about two hours prior to liftoff. Moments before the post-ignition abort on Thursday, July 16, on-screen telemetry data showed four engines that apparently did not ignite. During the pre-dawn hours of Friday, July 17, Ship 40…

Continuing agency efforts to bring space closer to home, NASA+ is heading to more streaming platforms. On Thursday, NASA announced its programming is on Fire TV Channels. Fire TV customers can easily access this content by asking Alexa+ on compatible devices. Future programming on Fire TV may include science mission launches, a test flight for rendezvous and docking with human landing systems, robotic lunar deliveries, the first crewed mission to the Moon under Artemis, and more. As always, NASA+ also remains available for free, with no ads, through the NASA app and on the agency’s website. “The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 calls on us…

Tornadoes, cold snaps, heavy rain and some sun: 'Every type of weather' forecast this weekend Heather Keats with details of this weekend’s cold snap It is shaping up to be a wintry weekend with a blast of polar air set to bring snow, severe frost and icy conditions across parts of the country. Heavy rain and strong winds are also expected, with the potential to spark tornadoes. Weather watches were already in place for parts of the South Island and lower North. About half-a-dozen homes flooded overnight in the Grey District, and there was a slip on a road on Cobden, with more heavy rain likely on the way. MetService head of weather Heather Keats…

Only Coffee Project Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. This is the cutting edge of coffee in Artarmon, Crows Nest and North Sydney. Rare specialty beans and experimental blends sourced from small roasteries across the world, in countries including Colombia, South Korea and the United States. They’re precisely ground, extracted or brewed for full impact, with optional add-ons such as mineralised water or freeze-distilled milk. It’s a fun journey of flavour, but friendly staff also make a damn good flat white. Good to know: In a rush? Stick to the batch brews on tap. Good Food reviews are booked…

According to Ukrinform, the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center stated this on Facebook. "At night in the west and east, and during the day across Ukraine except for most southern regions, there will be brief rain and thunderstorms in some places," the statement said. Meteorologists warn that thunderstorms are expected during the day on July 24 in the western, Zhytomyr, and Vinnytsia regions. Such weather conditions may complicate the work of energy, construction, utility companies, and transport. The wind will be mainly northerly, 5–10 m/s. Read also:Russian attacks cause new power outages in three regions - Ukrenergo Temperatures will be 10–15°C at…

Cherry Moon General Store Bakery$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. There’s a certain storybook charm to Cherry Moon. It’s the lone cafe on a pretty, tree-lined street, with a hardworking wood oven at its heart that seems to live and breathe. It’s the oven’s heat that coaxes raw pastry into crisp, flaking layers and gives fig-leaf sourdough its spring. On weekends, the queue snakes past mismatched chairs and shelves cluttered with house-made condiments, toward a cabinet filled with fairy biscuits and bountiful savoury tarts. The decision paralysis is real, but don’t skip the sourdough brioche cinnamon…

The Okefenokee swamp is poised to join awe-inspiring U.S. landscapes including the Grand Canyon and the Everglades as the nation’s 27th World Heritage Site, a designation a United Nations committee will vote to formalize early Saturday in South Korea. Despite the prestige, it’s an honor that some folks who live near the swamp would just as soon skip. It’s not that they don’t love the Okefenokee. They do. What they can’t bear is the United Nations. Lawn signs urging “Keep the U.N. (UNESCO) out of the Okefenokee” have dotted the roads around Ware and Charlton counties for several years. The same slogan appears on t-shirts. It’s a widespread sentiment…

William Shatner has revealed his secret to staying resilient during his various health setbacks. In a new interview, the 95-year-old Canadian actor said he believes he has a certain “vibration” to help him deal with his health issues, including when he received a stage 4 skin cancer diagnosis in 2023. “They said, ‘You got cancer. If you came in later, you would have been dead.’ Yeah, see? That’s my life,” he told People. “I think I have a vibration, which is what the universe apparently is — all vibration. This is nothing.” The Star Trek actor said that he has developed a mindset where “even at this point, I don’t believe I’m going to die.” He…

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Coronation Street actress Tracy Shaw fought back tears as she revealed her breast cancer is currently inoperable until her tumours shrink in size. The former soap star, 52, who has been candidly sharing an insight into her journey since diagnosis, posted the devastating update to Instagram on Thursday. Tracy shared the video after going for an ultrasound to check on her current condition, sharing her hopes that chemotherapy would have shrunk the lumps. However, during the teary clip, Tracy explained that while the lumps have changed shape…

Researchers have discovered that the human brain undergoes widespread age-related changes in genome regulation beginning in midlife that may help explain why aging is the greatest risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. In a new study published in Science, researchers used cutting-edge single-cell technologies to profile gene regulation and three-dimensional genome architecture in individual cells from the human hippocampus, the brain region critical for learning and memory. By examining brain samples across the adult lifespan, the team generated one of the most comprehensive views to date of how genome regulation changes…

A Medical Doctor, Dr. Humble Evuchaiwe, has identified hard labour and other physical activities as being responsible for the rising cases of hernia in Nigerians. He said that manual farming and other strenuous labour activities in communities are some of the major factors that lead to the development of hernia in humans. Dr. Evuchaiwe made the explanation to journalists at Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State on Thursday during a medical outreach organised by the former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, where hernia and other surgeries were performed on villagers. Evuchaiwe, who spoke through Dr. Uju Stanley,…

The British Columbia government says it’s expanding the supervision of repeat offenders with the creation of seven new intervention and monitoring hubs in the Lower Mainland to help reduce street disorder and crimes targeting businesses. It says the government is tracking up to 865 people under the existing repeat violent offender initiative along with a program monitoring chronic property offenders that was launched last month. The Ministry of Public Safety says in a statement that 365 people are being followed in the Lower Mainland, where a total of 11 hubs will be tracking offenders. Get daily National news Vancouver has the highest concentration…

Concerns are growing in southern California over a cluster of “exceptionally rare” cancer cases that has sickened multiple children in a suburban community. Families living in the Orange county neighborhood of Ladera Ranch, home to about 26,000 people, have reported that six children in the community were diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, Katrina Foley, the vice-chair of the county board of supervisors, said in a statement. Ewing sarcoma is a rare cancer that primarily affects bone and soft tissue and is largely seen in young adults and children. At a community meeting this week, hundreds of residents turned up to voice their concerns, including several…

An experimental drug might slow early Alzheimer’s disease by targeting a hallmark of the illness that researchers have historically had less success with: toxic tangles of tau proteins inside the brain. Accumulations of these tau tangles and sticky clumps of the protein amyloid beta are the neurodegenerative disease’s defining features. In recent years, two drugs that clear amyloid plaques have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration—the first new Alzheimer’s therapies in about two decades. Meanwhile, many experimental treatments targeting tau have failed, despite research suggesting that tau tangles are a stronger predictor than amyloid of…

In a whirlwind 12 months since Good Food reintroduced its Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries guide, Melbourne’s dining scene has shown no signs of slowing down. Fine-dining chefs and industry veterans have unveiled bakeries to instant crowds, coffee shops continue to flourish and brunch knows no borders, spanning everything from avocado toast and nasi goreng to tofu brains, the jiggly Chinese soy breakfast pudding. Here are our top new picks cranking Melbourne’s brekkie game up a notch. Vandels Chef Shaun Quade (ex-Lume) and his partner, Veronica Fil, opened their timber-trimmed bakery in June and quickly earned a legion of hungry fans. Pies with…

Skinnys Eatery Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Here’s the skinny: this corner milk bar-turned-diner is quite the scene, patronised by dogs, prams and hungover types in skinny jeans. A simple menu focuses on English muffin breakfast sandwiches (pro tip: add a chicken-salted hash brown) and open-faced bagels, plus there’s steak, eggs and chips for (dusty) protein maxxers. Settle into a coveted booth with a batch brew, refilled for $1. Must-order dish: House-made square doughnuts, glazed on weekdays and filled on weekends. Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A…

A Detroit woman who fell ill with cyclosporiasis after eating at Taco Bell has detailed the stomach-turning experience, which included “30 to 40 bathroom trips” a day. Ella-Salone Jones said she started to develop severe gastrointestinal symptoms that sent her to the hospital after eating at a Taco Bell in Southfield in June and July. This summer’s cyclosporiasis outbreak — which has seen more than 4,000 cases, including over 300 hospitalizations — has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite from food or…

Patients experiencing severe heart attacks may have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, according to new research. Italian researchers analyzed blood samples from the coronary arteries of 61 patients undergoing angiograms, a procedure that analyzes blood vessels for irregularities. They found that nearly 84% of patients suffering an active, severe heart attack had detectable micro- and nanoplastics in their blood. In contrast, plastic was detected in 40% of patients with chronic heart disease and only 32% of those with normal coronary arteries. Researchers…

A malvertising campaign on the Bing search service is pushing a fake Claude desktop app installer hosted on a legitimate Claude.ai domain to deliver the SectopRAT malware. At least 29 organizations were compromised between July 21-22 during the malicious operation, which researchers call FakeAgent. The attacker uses a malicious Claude Artifact hosted on Claude’s legitimate domain, which is a common tactic that has been used The attackers used a malicious Claude Artifact hosted on Claude’s legitimate domain, a tactic that has been used at the beginning of the year to push macOS malware via ClickFix lures. Researchers at managed security company…

More than two dozen states have launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully tying billions in federal disaster relief to compliance with controversial election and immigration demands. The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, targets policies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It alleges the administration is compelling states to alter their election systems and assist DHS with immigration enforcement. Furthermore, the conditions would grant DHS the power to revoke grants without cause at any point. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha…

A Russian spy at the center of a secret operation to smuggle high-tech weapon components into Russia has left Japan after his activities were disclosed by The New York Times, a senior Ukrainian intelligence official said on Thursday. The operative, Maksim Vladimirovich Filchenkov, 49, had been working undercover in Japan as an employee of the Russian state airline Aeroflot. Mr. Filchenkov’s role had been the focus of a Times investigation into how Russia exploited Japan’s weak espionage laws. Mr. Filchenkov’s departure was first reported by Yomiuri Shimbun, a major national newspaper in Japan. The newspaper said the Russian exited Japan after The…

Seinfeld's Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for lewd sketch filmed when she was 17 Stodden, 31, called out the actor and comedian in an Instagram post Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander, 66, has publicly apologized to reality star Courtney Stodden, 31 after she called him out on her Instagram for a lewd comedy sketch they appeared in together when she was a minor. In the post, Stodden says she was 17 years old when she and Alexander filmed the Funny or Die sketch, which parodied daytime talk shows, such as Dr. Phil. The sketch featured Alexander rubbing his cellphone across Stodden's breasts because it was the only area with "plenty of…

ICE Illegally Scooped Up Medicaid Data, Then Shared It With Palantir from the acceptable-collateral-damage dept The Trump administration’s continual trend towards maximum awfulness means that every report seems to be “I’ve got bad news and I’ve got *worse* news.” What was already bad has become even worse now that more of the administration’s actions have been exposed during court proceedings. Last July, the Trump administration unilaterally decided ICE should have access to Medicaid data for the sole purpose of locating migrants to arrest and deport. That much was made clear by the administration itself, which said the data would give ICE officials…

A Russian state-supported espionage group spent months reading Western mailboxes through a then-unknown flaw in Zimbra's webmail client. The payload goes after the last 90 days of email, the organization's entire email directory, the password saved in the browser and the codes kept for two-factor recovery. Opening the message was enough to start it. The NSA, CISA and partner agencies published a joint advisory on the campaign Thursday, alongside research from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 and Proofpoint. The advisory calls the technique "a view-based exploit that only requires a user to view a malicious email" in a vulnerable client. It says the actors…

Madison Square Garden owner James Dolan has insisted that the face-recognition system and array of surveillance cameras deployed at his venues is “very, very useful for security”—a big reason why MSG “is the most secure venue in the country.” On the night of July 2, security in and around the Garden was particularly intense. Roughly 130 cops were deployed to the area. New York City officials were preparing to shut down the surrounding blocks to both vehicles and pedestrians the next day for a major, major event. July 2 was, of course, the kickoff to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding celebration, an approximately 100-person rehearsal dinner at…

JFrog found Newtonsoftt.Json.Net, a trojan NuGet package mimicking the popular Newtonsoft.Json library Malware specifically targeted Digitain’s crash‑game backend, rigging outcomes with insider knowledge of its codebase Issue was quickly fixed but attackers remain unidentified Security researchers JFrog have discovered a unique trojan targeting one specific company, while letting everyone else who’s infected walk away unharmed. Named Newtonsoftt.Json.Net, the trojan is a typosquatted NuGet package variant of the hugely popular JSON library called Newtonsoft.Json. The legitimate package is one of the most-used code libraries in the .NET programming…

A member of Vice President JD Vance's security detail is being investigated over allegations tied to a suspected news leak, the U.S. Secret Service said Thursday. Anthony Guglielmi, a Secret Service spokesperson, said the security team member faces an internal investigation and a potential criminal inquiry over allegations involving compromised "operational and information security." "While we will not comment on the specifics of this matter, one principle is unequivocal: any conduct that potentially threatens the safety of a protectee will not be tolerated," Guglielmi said in a statement. The agency did not identify the person under investigation.…

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said the nature of crimes changed over the years and some anti-social elements were creating unrest in society by making abusive and inflammatory comments on social media platforms. This tendency had to be curbed to ensure peace, and due emphasis laid on increasing the conviction rates by doing thorough investigations, he said, while stressing the need to restructure the policing system from time to time to achieve better outcomes. Participating in the ‘Future-Ready AP Police’ workshop here, Mr. Naidu said concerted efforts should be made to achieve the desired results, noting that Operation Sindoor was…

Collection Best matcha and specialty drinks in Melbourne These are our favourite spots for matcha, mont blancs, einspanners and other signature drinks, as featured in Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries 2026 guide. Collection These are our favourite spots for matcha, mont blancs, einspanners and other signature drinks, as featured in Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries 2026 guide.

READ MORE: I went undercover on the Tube to test how safe women really are. Within hours, men followed me, touched me and ignored my pleas to stop. It was bone-chilling, writes MIMI YATES See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A man is being hunted by police after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train. The incident happened on a train travelling between London Victoria Station and Tulse Hill on Monday, June 29, at around 5.50pm. A man sat next to a lone woman and started making unwanted contact with her before sexually assaulting her. When he noticed other passengers looking over, he quickly moved away. Today, British…

XBOX wants to know if you'll watch an ad to stream games for free Jul 23, 2026 — 3:22 PM ET Xbox is testing a free, ad-supported way to stream games from your library. The ads play before a streaming session, and the session lasts for an hour. Players will be able to choose other ways to play at any time. On the heels of announcing an XBOX Backward Compatibility program, Microsoft has one more announcement to share this week. The gaming brand is working on a new option for game streaming and testing is already underway. In a blog post, Microsoft revealed that it has begun testing an ad-supported way to stream games from your library. This new option…

Regulars Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. “Dirty” beverages are a familiar concept in Australia. Chai muddied by espresso, martinis swimming in olive brine, and now, the dirty coffee – a specialty iced drink that first took off in countries like Japan, China and Thailand. Championed in Melbourne at Little La Trobe Street cafe Regulars, the dirty coffee flips the regular latte on its head; milk first, espresso second. It’s all about a contrast in temperature – at Regulars, a tempered glass is chilled to a finger-numbing minus 85 degrees before being half-filled with full-cream St David Dairy…

Halo: Campaign Evolved is out now for folks who have pre-ordered the premium edition (sorry, everyone else, you'll need to wait until Tuesday, July 28 for the Halo: Campaign Evolved release time), which means plenty of players are reliving Master Chief's introduction once again. If you haven't got your hands on the game yet, but you want to watch the iconic opening "Pillar of Autumn" mission, check out the video below. The "Pillar of Autumn" mission takes place on the ship of the same name, where Master Chief is awoken from cryosleep amid an invasion from the Covenant. After rushing to the bridge to meet Captain Keyes, the player must fight through…

Florian Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Days that start at Florian carry a glow, like the spun-gold light that hits the tables outside, which are rarely empty, even on a Tuesday. Fat gruyere-filled omelettes and eggs Florian (with bearnaise and cavolo nero) are breakfast non-negotiables. From noon, hearty plates invite a long lunch, featuring the likes of lamb ragu and handmade pappardelle with wine or cocktails. If you’re on the go, the new takeaway spot next door acts as an all-day providore, stocking petite baguettes, focaccia pockets, salads and the beloved chicken sangas. Good to know:…

TenTo Japanese$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. The courtyard restaurant-cafe is hemmed in by concrete and humming with morning energy, steam rolling off hand-built clay bowls of rich tonkotsu ramen and salmon ochazuke dressed in a delicate blend of green tea and dashi. This is TenTo’s high-impact take on Japanese brunch fare, informed by its mastery of soup stocks, specialty coffee and hand-whisked matcha. Try the snack menu with crisp katsu eggplant and house made miso cheese; opt for the minimalist Mont Blanc, finished with clouds of Hokkaido-style vanilla cream; and return for dinner (with sake)…

Taguan Cafe Filipino$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Taguan promises a “home away from home” for the Filipino diaspora, but everyone’s welcome. In November, the cafe moved into a two-storey terrace with a cheerfully lived-in feel – mementos on the walls, golden pothos trailing the ceiling, trays of warm pandesal rolls lining the counter. Brunch here blends tradition, innovation and fun: toasties pull apart in streaks of purple ube halaya and molten cheese; queso fundido, warm in the iron skillet, leans into richness with crumbled longganisa sausage; and pork adobo, from a family recipe, is the…

Universal secures rights for film adaptations of 10 Atari games Asteroids movie, anyone? Hollywood has been regularly turning to video games as inspiration for blockbusters, and the latest deal to put pixels on the big screen features Atari. Deadline reports that the game brand has inked a partnership with Universal Pictures for the rights to adapt ten of its properties for the big screen. The deal includes Asteroids, Adventure, Berzerk, Breakout, Centipede, Crystal Castles, Millipede, Missile Command, Pong and Yars' Revenge. Universal has already bought a screenplay centered on one of the Atari titles, although it didn't specify which or if the…

Baker D. Chirico Brisbane Bakery$ Almost every weekend since its 2024 Brisbane debut, Melbourne-born Baker D. Chirico has had queues out the door. Locals and interlopers come for the sourdough (made using a 25-year-old starter), bombolini and maritozzi, of course. But there’s also a greater focus here on savoury sandwiches, rolls and croissants. The shop itself is a striking evolution of the Carlton original’s “breadbasket” design, with a curved timber ceiling and reams of white terrazzo on the floors. Good to know: As of last week, Baker D. Chirico has (finally) started opening on Tuesdays. Related Article Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and…

Survey shows Duolingo’s latest course overhaul has a majority of users disgruntled Jul 23, 2026 — 3:43 PM ET I’ve defended Duolingo more times than the app has probably deserved. After almost 1,200 consecutive days with the green owl, I still think its convenience and simplicity make it a useful learning tool, even if it’s still annoying in many ways and nowhere near capable of teaching you a language by itself. But that defense becomes harder when a Duolingo course update doesn’t merely annoy learners but leaves them unsure of what they have or haven’t actually learned. That seemed to be happening for some users recently, even though I didn’t…

Although Sydney’s dining scene might have continued to evolve since we reintroduced the Essential Cafe and Bakery guide last year, some things have remained the same: it’s difficult to get a bad meal in this city, at any price point. Just check out the 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. From Cabramatta to Castle Hill and the city, these are the newcomers drawing crowds, setting trends and reimagining the classics. There are cafes using bubble guns to garnish cold brews, brekkie muffins remixed with soft pandesal rolls, banana ketchup or lemongrass, and pourover brews so smooth and full of flavour they could change how you think about…

Fenton Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Fenton balances breakfast with bigger missions: food security, community connection and celebrating culture. Daytime fare is fresh and familiar – chilli scrambles, loaded toasties, fruit-topped porridge – with a subtle African and Indian skew (chana masala baked eggs, anyone?). By night, the space comes alive with pop-up events and chef collaborations.Advertisement Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide. Last visited: September 2025 More:

Stefanino Panino Italian$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Nailing old-school Italian deli sandwiches in new-school surrounds – that’s what makes Stefanino a star. Mornings are for toasties, while crunchy ciabatta rolls headline all day long – stuffed with cold cuts or house-roasted porchetta with crackling and salsa verde. You can also build your own from a selection of salumi, cheeses, spreads, and fresh and preserved produce. Beat the post-lunch slump with an espresso and cannoli. Good to know: Look out for monthly parma nights and other evening events. Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and…

Bakemono Bakery$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. The often lengthy queue snaking down Drewery Lane – a bluestone laneway just off Little Lonsdale Street – is worth joining. At the end lie pastries from a tiny Japanese-inspired bakery. Shoji-style timber frames are found throughout, including on the large window that allows eager customers to peep at the pastry kitchen before entering. Specialty treats include custardy caneles (pick from Earl Grey, rum-vanilla and matcha) while buttery shio pan salt bread and various Danishes and croissants make regular appearances. Must order: Any of the croissants…

Zelda Bakery Bakery$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Fun-sized and dynamic, this shop does not stop. Find its window filled with cheese and jalapeno pretzels, sour cream coffee crumble cake, challah sandwiches, babka braided with either chocolate or herbed butter, apple hand pies, spiced bear bostocks, bearclaws ... the list goes on. Decision paralysis is inevitable, a situation not helped by the fact that Zelda opens just two days a week. Our advice? Throw caution to the wind. Must order: The traditional croissant – a feathery, buttery thing – took out top spot in Good Food’s 2025 blind taste-test.…

Candied Bakery Bakery$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. This westside favourite marks a baker’s dozen years, but they’re not loafing around. The cake cabinet’s an enticing mix of cult hits and new tricks. A pegboard displays the daily bread (slicing is offered with a smile) or snag a sausage roll − perhaps sweet, juicy char siu pork. The same puff pastry perches atop a vanilla slice doughnut, a hat-tip to the original. Good to know: Open for a pre- or post-Scienceworks pit stop Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the…

Single Origin Roasters Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Single O is the Platonic ideal of the neighbourhood cafe and, for more than 20 years, the Surry Hills outpost has attracted a steady stream of long-time locals and international tourists. The cafe doubles as a sustainable specialty coffee roaster, championing single origin beans and pioneering brewing technology. But it also does a great classic Aussie brunch, with a few twists such as yuzu in the eggs benedict (with smoked pork or trout) and banana bread with espresso butter. Must try: The signature oat milk cold brew. Good Food reviews are…

Shadow Baking Bakery$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. A trio of Messina chefs have pivoted from gelato to pastry, bringing the same bold creativity to croissants, tarts and scrolls in Darlinghurst and Marrickville. Danishes are regularly on display: golden, flaky nests filled with confit tomatoes, fanned with caramelised fruits or topped up with a Thai milk tea sabayon. Just like the Messina mothership, new specials are created weekly and the pastries sell out within hours. Best for: Croissant dough, done differently. Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t…

Serva Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Serva, a bright orange cafe in the Northern Beaches, is where owner-chef Miles Ackermans shows off his vast range of pickles and preserves – sold retail, or served in sandwiches, toasties, muffins and salads. Join his growing group of customers-turned-mates, and start swooning over umami-rich mushroom toasties, laced with kombu butter and served with zucchini pickle; and marvelling at the meaty, crunchy, melty Reuben with apple and celery kraut. A Freshwater location has been announced to open sometime in winter 2026, too. Good to know: Need a last-minute…

When I was a teenager, I dreamed of a better life. I grew up in an apartment where mice darted through waist-high piles of trash, thanks to my mom’s hoarding. For a year I was in foster care, and other times I was homeless, spending some summer nights in the back of my battered ’92 Corolla. Despite all this, I saw a path out and up: I would ace the SAT, pick the right major at a good college, then graduate into a lucrative career. It was far from a sure bet, but I wagered that this plan could change my destiny — and it did. I got a computer science degree from Harvard, then an engineering job at Google. I wrote a memoir about my upward trajectory, and…

Consumers are bracing for further financial strain as global oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday, driven by renewed fighting and military strikes in the Middle East that have disrupted international oil supplies. This latest spike follows a period of brief relief in June when hostilities between the U.S. and Iran had temporarily eased. The benchmark Brent crude, an international standard, had last reached the $100 mark in May. The current escalation means that the economic pressures felt by households since the onset of the Iran war are set to intensify. Businesses across various sectors, including fresh food producers, school supply…

Brent oil shot to its highest price since May as increased fighting in the Middle East threatens to slow the global flow of crude. At the same time, sharp drops for two of Wall Street’s most influential companies, Alphabet and Tesla, yanked the US stock market lower. The S&P 500 sank 1.3 per cent and is heading toward its first back-to-back weekly loss since March. The Dow Jones was down 573 points, or 1.1 per cent, in mid-afternoon trade, and the Nasdaq composite was 2.3 per cent lower. The Australian sharemarket is set to fall, with futures at 5am AEST pointing to a loss of 61 points, or 0.7 per cent, at the open. The ASX added 0.2 per cent on…

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said that only 2% of his company's software could be replaced with applications constructed by artificial intelligence models, as he seeks to reassure Wall Street following disappointing second-quarter results. "The rest of our software really helps people get ready for AI, unlocking data in real time, reducing the cost and complexity of managing it, going across the hybrid infrastructure, which most of our clients are using," Krishna told CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" on Thursday. "And because it would be what you would call maybe infrastructure software, not applications, I believe it'll be a tailwind for us." Wall Street has…

Yum Yum Bakery Bakery$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. It’s not often a cafe can celebrate its 35th birthday, but family owned Yum Yum Bakery is one of the exceptional few. The milestone prompted big moves – a second location in Concord, a new contemporary look in Guildford – and though there’s more seating than ever, they’re all taken come lunchtime. It could be its food, a joyous expression of wood-fired Lebanese brunch fare. It could be its evolution, embracing modernity while maintaining tradition. But more than anything, it’s the warmth of its people – no matter who you are, you are welcome. Good…

Valentinas Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Valentinas is the dog-friendly, diner-themed darling of the inner-west brunch set. The menu is deliciously uncomplicated: buttery pancakes with self-pour maple syrup; neatly wrapped burritos with cheesy scrambled eggs; and grilled cheese sandwiches, butter-crisped and golden, best dipped in tomato soup. The maple cold-brew coffee is so good it transcends seasonality, while the cinnamon sugar-dusted snickerdoodle cookie is unmatched. Must order: A side of fried chicken with your pancakes because you’re worth it. Good Food reviews are booked anonymously…

Thoroughbread Bakery Bakery$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. You know a bakery is good when it’s this busy after more than 12 years of operation. Owners Nick and Emma Tabet are known for making exceptional sourdough, using organic flour and slow fermentation to create a loaf with greater levity and flavour than most. The sweet potato rye is the go-to, only available Saturdays, but it’ll be difficult to walk out without a treat from the pastry cabinet – maybe a doughnut, plump with poached rhubarb, tart and sweet, or the miniature pecan pie, a rare find in Sydney. Good to know: Marrickville cafe Angus…

In the second half of this year, investors should rotate out of the " Magnificent 7 " stocks and other hyperscalers and into a wider assortment of companies as part of a "broadening out" trade, Josh Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Management, told CNBC. "I think you want to focus on non-hyperscalers that are seeing business improvement in the form of upside earnings surprises as a result of their uses of AI," Brown said Thursday on " Halftime Report ." "This whole broadening out trade that we're living through in the markets … is being driven by this idea." Brown said two insurers, Travelers Companies and Chubb Limited , offer ways to play the…

Crude oil is rallying, bonds are selling off, and the stock market is under pressure. Investors sold Big Tech stocks after earnings and the 10-year Treasury yield just touched 4.7%, the highest since January 2025. In many ways it looks like the setup from March that presaged a monthlong sell-off in stocks as the Iran war escalated beyond investor expectations. Yet the S&P 500 is not even 3% off its record. The index is trading above last month's lows, and it's at a level it first reached in May. To find clues on whether the stock market is going to get more volatile or break down further, options traders are monitoring what a buildup in trading around…

Flour Bakery$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Flour is tucked away on a quiet suburban street, but you’ll have no problem finding it – just follow the long procession of cars. This sunbathed cafe-bakery makes excellent breads, sausage rolls and sandwiches, but most people come for the pastry cabinet. It’s a butter-laden dreamscape of lemon meringue doughnuts, Iced VoVo-inspired finger buns and bruleed custard tarts, plus regular seasonal specials. When the crowds abate, the communal table is a comfortable place to enjoy a specialty coffee, with front row seats to the glass-walled kitchen. Good to know:…

China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bites Wang Yi tells Brazilian foreign minister Beijing backs Brazil’s sovereignty, and asks for support on ‘China’s own core interests’ in return 3-MIN READ3-MIN Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Brazil that Beijing would continue to support its sovereignty, security, and development interests, hours after a 25 per cent US tariff on Brazilian goods took effect. Wang met Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Wednesday in Manila, on the sidelines of the 59th meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) foreign ministers, where Vieira is also attending the third…

Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has said that Nigerians want to know whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had, in the past, forfeited drug-related money to the United States government. Recall that the Presidency had alleged that Atiku spent $1.2 million on a US lobbyist over his legal standing in America. Reacting, Atiku described the Presidency’s latest statement attacking his person as further proof that the Tinubu administration has chosen diversion over disclosure and insults over accountability. Atiku said it was telling that the Presidency devoted several…

A socialist-backed candidate is leading the field in a high-stakes Democratic gubernatorial showdown in battleground Wisconsin. Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) member, stands at 26% support among voters likely to cast a ballot in the state's Aug. 11 Democratic primary for governor, according to a Marquette Law School poll released this week. Former Democratic Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, who narrowly lost the state's 2022 U.S. Senate election to GOP Sen. Ron Johnson, stood at second place in the survey at 15%, with nearly half of those questioned still undecided. Hong and Barnes are part of a crowded field of…

The Justice Department told a judge it will withdraw its subpoenas for grand jury testimony and phone record records from during a heated court hearing Thursday. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian grilled federal prosecutors working for the Justice Department on why it had issued subpoenas before taking further investigative steps, and questioned whether he should issue sanctions over alleged perjury in an application to a judge to secure the subpoenas. The New York Times said earlier this month that several of its reporters received grand jury subpoenas on the same day it published reporting on President Trump's use of to depart from the NATO…

President Bola Tinubu has urged governors of the six North-East states to intensify efforts against terrorism and banditry, saying the region’s security challenges require stronger cooperation. Speaking on Thursday while receiving political leaders and government officials from Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu said, “Only when we stick together, think together, and face the challenges the best way possible as a united country do we prevail.” The President also said Nigeria’s economy had become more stable, describing the current period as the golden age. According to him, “If you can…

Sonam Wangchuk broke his fast on Friday (July 24, 2026), said Cherring Dorjay Lakruk, co-convenor of the Leh Apex Body. He broke the fast in the presence of two Union Ministers, Mr. Dorjay said. He broke the fast on certain conditions. The government gave a written assurance that cases against students would be taken back if they were not violent, said Mr. Dorjay. The government also gave a written assurance that they will consider compensation for suicide victims, he said. Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday urged supporters of the ongoing students’ movement to remain peaceful, saying he was pained by reports that “anti-social elements” were trying…

Britain's armed forces are ready to protect the country from any attack, the government said on Thursday. It follows a warning from Iran's Revolutionary Guards over the UK allowing US bombers to fly from its bases. "Our Armed Forces are ready to keep the United Kingdom safe from any kind of attacks, whether it's on our soil or from abroad. The UK stands ready 24/7 to defend itself," a government spokesperson said. "This includes through operating a layered approach to air and missile defence, provided by Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force assets equipped with a range of advanced capabilities, working closely with our NATO allies," they…

As reported by Ukrinform, Koretsky announced this on Facebook. According to the head of the Ukrainian government, the EU today approved the 21st package of sanctions against Russia. This is an important decision that will limit Russia's ability to finance the war against Ukraine. Koretsky thanked Ireland for its leadership in this process. "Ireland currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and we highly value their contribution to opening Cluster 6, 'External Relations,' in Ukraine's EU accession negotiations. We count on Ireland's Presidency to help complete the opening of all remaining clusters and move swiftly toward the…

A New York City congressman drew swift pushback from Republicans and the Department of Homeland Security after claiming sanctuary jurisdictions turn over removable criminal illegal immigrants to federal authorities upon completion of their sentences. Rep. Daniel Goldman, a Democrat representing Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, was responding to remarks about the immigration system from Reps. Darrell Issa and Tom McClintock, R-Calif., during a markup of a bill that would enshrine President Donald Trump’s border security orders into law. "Sanctuary cities… I ask you please cite one case where there was a criminal conviction, the defendant served…

Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots could void those and request a new one under a lawsuit filed Thursday by three people supported by the state's Democratic Party, which is going through a chaotic primary for governor. The move would allow voters who have already cast their ballot for a candidate who has dropped out of the race to cast a new ballot. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropped out last week, and a day later, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who had bowed out on July 8, reentered the race. Rodriguez's name remains on the ballot, along with former state economic development director Missy Hughes, who dropped…

Esther Okoronkwo scored the winning goal as the Super Falcons defeated Tanzania 2-1 in a friendly encounter in Casablanca on Friday night. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade gave the African champions the lead in the 14th minute, with Rinsola Babajide providing the assist. The Super Falcons failed to double their advantage despite creating more chances before the interval. Head coach Justine Madugu made four changes after the break, with the quartet of Folashade Ijamilusi, Uchenna Kanu, Michelle Alozie, and Joy Omewa replacing Glory Ogbonna, Toni Payne, Rinsola Babajide, and Asisat Oshoala. Despite the Super Falcons’ dominance, Tanzania equalised 11 minutes…

Not even 20 minutes had passed in last night’s match between Inter Miami and Chicago when Lionel Messi’s team went down a goal thanks to a viral whiff by keeper Rocco RÃos Novo. It was the perfect encapsulation of the homegrown soccer spectacle Americans are returning to after the highs of the recent home-hosted 2026 World Cup. Thank goodness Premier League is back in just under a month. What happened was that Inter Miami’s right defender passed the ball back to Novo while under pressure from Chicago. Novo had plenty of time to boot the ball out of danger, but proceeded to make a bizarre play on the ball that consisted of trying to one-time kick it…

Former U.S. Women's National Team star Megan Rapinoe said Tuesday that efforts to bar transgender athletes from competing in women's sports amount to "an attack on women in society," arguing the debate extends far beyond questions of fairness in athletic competition. Appearing on ABC's "The View," Rapinoe dismissed arguments that restrictions on transgender athletes are primarily about protecting girls' and women's sports. Instead, she argued, opponents are using the issue as part of a broader campaign against women's empowerment. "They're going after trans people in sports, and they're using this as a wedge issue because we love sports. And, you…

'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday–Friday on OutKick.com. Over the hump and safely through to the other side of the week. We're eight days away from August. Down here in Florida, that means we're about a week away from the real start of hurricane season. Technically, it started on June 1. But us Sunshine State vets know the real season goes from about Aug. 1 through October. The Tropics wake up when the calendar turns to August. They really wake up around Labor Day. Once in a while, they'll stay asleep until a few…

About a month away from what is billed as her last fight, women’s MMA pioneer and legend Cris Cyborg reflected on how the landscape of the sport has changed since her arrival. In June, the Professional Fighters League announced Cyborg’s swan song against Ketlen Vieira, set for Aug. 22 in Tampa, Fla. The PFL featherweight title bout will conclude a career that has spanned over two decades for one of the pillars of women’s combat. Speaking to me, the 40-year-old shed light on her decision to walk away from the cage. “This is gonna be my last fight on my contract," Cyborg shared. "I worked really hard and am very excited about this fight. I just turned…

Baba’s Deli Ivanhoe Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Fans of Port Melbourne sandwich shop Baba’s Deli love to wax lyrical about the Mama’s Vodka: the mother of all chicken-schnitzel focaccias, doused in a creamy, tomatoey, vodka-spiked sauce that the team has to make more than 150 litres of every week. It deserves signature status. But there’s a new item at both the original and the new Ivanhoe location that’s even better. Behold: the mighty New Orleans-style muffuletta, a sanga that’s giant, under $20 and relatively rare to find in Melbourne. It’s a stacks-on of mortadella and salami,…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source It’s apparently as Scottish as Tunnocks Tea Cakes, Nessie and Edinburgh Castle. And if there was a little puzzlement over the decision to have the King and Queen arrive to open tonight's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in the TARDIS, everyone was just going along with the flow. In fact, palace aides were keen to stress, there was very good reason to feature the travelling time machine made famous by the BBC’s Doctor Who as an ‘icon of Scotland’: the long-running series has featured many Scottish ‘Doctors’ (namely Sylvester McCoy, David Tennant, Peter Capaldi and Ncuti Gatwa); it is based on a…

Three years after the Commonwealth Games were almost exterminated, King Charles and Queen Camilla emerged from a Tardis at the Hydro in Glasgow to get the 2026 opening ceremony off to a flying start. Operated by cycling great Sir Chris Hoy and actor Greg McHugh, the Tardis was shown sweeping over a series of famous Scottish landmarks including Loch Ness and Edinburgh Castle before finally nestling in the middle of the 14,000-capacity arena. To loud cheers and the strains of Doctor Who, Charles and Camilla proceeded to take their seats, in scenes reminiscent of London 2012 when the late Queen Elizabeth appeared to skydive into the Olympic Stadium…

Published A relaxed Anthony Joshua laughed with reporters, thanked fans for making the trip and even encouraged a sizeable Albanian contingent to bring their "energy" for the British heavyweight's comeback fight in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Joshua, 36, faces Albanian puncher Kristian Prenga in his first fight since the car crash in Nigeria last December which claimed the lives of two of his closest friends and members of his team, Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele. Victory would move Joshua to the brink of an all-British heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury, as long as 'The Gypsy King' also wins his warm-up fight against Mariusz Wach in Thailand on…

To Be Frank EBV Bakery$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Following the closure of its Elsternwick outpost, Collingwood favourite To Be Frank has brought its baked goods to East Brunswick Village. At the new architecturally designed bakery, watch the magic of pastry lamination, rolling and piping through the window of a light-filled open pastry kitchen. Crowd-pleasers include baguettes, fruit loaves, focaccia and deli-style sangers. Must order: The coconut dulce de leche bomb that nods to co-owner Franco Villalva’s Argentinian roots. Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Tommy Fury made a very bizarre claim that his 'arms have grown bigger' after drinking Molly-Mae Hague's breast milk. The boxer, 27, who recently welcomed his second child with Molly earlier this year, insisted he prefers Molly's breast milk over soya milk as it is packed with nutrients to help him bulk up. The Love Island star told his dad John that after the couple welcomed their daughter Bambi in 2023 he took a liking to breast milk. Speaking on their podcast, What The Fury?!, Tommy said: 'I've drank breast milk,' leaving John shocked: 'You're kidding me.' Tommy continued: 'So, I remember…

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Suri Cruise is following in the acting footsteps of her famous parents Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes by taking on a role in an iconic William Shakespeare play. The 20-year-old, who is majoring in musical theater at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will appear in Midsummer!, a contemporary adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, per Page Six. Suri, whose mom has a new romance with younger man Jason Bard Yarmosky, will perform in the 90-minute production alongside other classmates at the Trust Arts Education Center's Peirce…

USA Today "reporter" Nancy Armour has apologized for invoking Emmett Till in a column targeting — who else? — Caitlin Clark. "In my recent column, I made an inartful comparison with the murder of Emmett Till. I intended to connect the issues the WNBA is currently facing with its All-Star Game being hosted in Till’s hometown of Chicago," Armour wrote in an apology posted Thursday on — where else? — Bluesky. "I obviously did not provide enough context for that." For background, Armour published one of the most desperate and irresponsible sports columns of the year earlier this week, arguing that Clark's reactions to missed calls put "Black" and "queer"…

New La La Land poster addresses Ryan Gosling's gripe An updated version of a 10-year-old poster changes a detail that 'haunts' the actor The upcoming 10th anniversary of Damien Chazelle's musical romantic-comedy __ La La Land__ has people talking. Not about the cinematography, the iconic ending or even that infamous Academy Awards fiasco. They're talking about Ryan Gosling's wrist. Ahead of a celebratory re-release that will hit theatres across the U.S. on Aug. 16, Lionsgate Studios unveiled a new La La Land poster addressing a detail that Gosling said "haunts" him. In a 2024 interview with the Wall Street Journal, the Canadian actor was asked if…

Since his debut in 1990, the mutant Remy LeBeau has mostly stuck to the codename Gambit — until now. In the pages of Marvel's Uncanny X-Men #32, Remy debuted a new name while under attack from an alien invasion. Call him Wyvern. The name may not sound very apt for Remy's powers, which allow him to generate and manipulate kinetic energy. He mostly manifests this through his signature playing cards and staff. So what's with the draconic codename? In Gail Simone's Uncanny X-Men #1, Gambit stole The Left Eye of Agamotto from the dragon Sadurang. The dragon warned Gambit that this would come with a price. It was then revealed to Gambit in Uncanny X-Men #14…

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy blasted USA Today columnist Nancy Armour on social media Thursday after she argued that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's reactions to officiating fuel racist abuse and endanger Black and queer WNBA players. Armour argued that some of Clark’s supporters interpret her disputes with referees as a White woman needing protection and respond by targeting other players. "It seems there is a White nationalist element to Clark’s fandom that is deeply, deeply problematic," Armour said. "It shouldn’t need reminding this country has an awful history of Black people being harmed, even killed, in the name of ‘defending’ white…

The depths of winter demand a night in with a great movie. The problem? Choice paralysis. Every streaming platform has thousands of films available. To cut through that, here are 30 great hand-picked movies on Stan* right now. Don’t have Stan? Check out our guides on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max. 12 Years a Slave (2013) A true story where slavery’s horror weighs on the very will to live, Steve McQueen’s Oscars best picture winner stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup, a free black man kidnapped into southern slavery. Masterfully made and uncompromising. Animal Kingdom (2011) Told with nightmarish economy and Aussie vernacular, David…

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Gladiators star Giant's ex-girlfriend has claimed he dumped her over her OnlyFans career after he previously defended her online and lost his job. Taylor Ryan's racy job was blamed for his unceremonious departure from the show and the cast have now begged BBC bosses to reinstate him on the reboot. The bodybuilder, 40, whose real name is Jamie Bigg, previously claimed he was sacked from his position on the show because the Beeb didn't approve' of his relationship with now-ex Taylor. Taylor claimed she was 'blindsided' by their break-up and has…

Commonfolk Cafe$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. This 50-seater – all warm tones, music on vinyl and generous windows – is the latest from long-running roaster Commonfolk. Half-serves make breakfast wallet-friendly, and spicy sambal fried eggs eschew toast in favour of roti and fried rice cakes. Nerd out with a Yin Yang coffee duo: same roast, two drinks. On Fridays and Saturday nights, bags of coffee beans at the counter are hidden away and replaced with wine bottles for Franga Nights. The music flips from easy listening to hip hop and old-school jazz, and dedicated nighttime chef Joel Wilson heads…

Jana Nayagan, starring Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, was released on Thursday, drawing crowds to cinemas across the State. Cinema owners in the southern districts reported a noticeable increase in women turning up for ‘first day’ shows. Several cinemas and multiplexes in Madurai, Coimbatore, and Tiruchi recorded a healthy occupancy, while smaller screens witnessed a relatively modest footfall of around 40%-50%. For Friday, most cinemas in Chennai said occupancy levels were hovering around 70%-75%. The big multiplexes reported a full house. However, cinemas in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns reported bookings of around 40%, with many expecting last-minute…

One of my favourite albums of all time is The Masterplan by Oasis. Released in 1998, It’s a compilation of B-sides that never made it on to any of the band’s big albums, and has since become a love language for people who wear bucket hats and Adidas tracksuits. These songs might not be as famous, or as charted, but I’ll be damned if they’re not just as good as the band’s output. Travel is no different. Kyoto is basically Wonderwall at this point, a city so popular that every Japanophile feels the way I do about it now. It’s a victim of its own success, a track that gets played so much I roll my eyes whenever I hear it. This is when you play the…

Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he plans to create a feature-length version of Homer’s "The Odyssey" that is "historically accurate" and faithful to the author’s intentions. The 55-year-old reposted a three-minute scene from the mythological poem on X that a user said was created by X’s Grok Imagine. "Before this year ends, Grok Imagine will make a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate and true to the art of Homer," the billionaire owner of X posted. His comments come as controversy continues to swirl for some over the casting of Christopher Nolan’s epic film version of the classical work, which premiered last weekend,…

Patreon is laying off 20 percent of its workers, or around 93 employees, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a memo to employees, Patreon CEO Jack Conte writes that the company isn’t making these changes “because we believe AI replaces humans,” but says AI has “fundamentally transformed the tech industry, including how we work, how we build products, how we communicate, and more.” Patreon is laying off 20 percent of workers Patreon CEO Jack Conte doesn’t believe ‘AI replaces humans,’ but says the technology has ‘fundamentally transformed the tech industry.’ Patreon CEO Jack Conte doesn’t believe ‘AI replaces humans,’ but says the technology has…

K-pop became a major commercial force in the United States years ago, and its popularity continues to grow all the time. Grammy recognition has moved much more slowly, as most of the genre’s biggest singers and groups have yet to be acknowledged by the Recording Academy. Only a select few K-pop stars have earned nominations, including BTS and Blackpink singer Rosé, while the women behind Huntr/x from KPop Demon Hunters also competed at the 2026 ceremony. “Apt.” and “Golden” became the first songs by K-pop artists to be nominated for Song of the Year, with the former also making history in the hugely competitive Record of the Year field. “Golden”…

Johnny Depp has cleared his Instagram grid and replaced it with three posts carrying a message for his nearly 30 million followers: Prepare to be humbugged. As of July 23, the actor has wiped his previous posts, updated his profile picture, and transformed his account into an advertisement for Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, his upcoming movie based on Charles Dickens' holiday classic. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Depp's feed now contains only three branded images that combine to spell "BAH HUM BUG." Read in order, the captions announce: "This November..." "Prepare to be..." and "Humbugged." His bio has…

Qobuz overhauls its music player and adds real-time lyrics These additions make it an even better Spotify alternative Qobuz just overhauled its music player and added some long-requested features. First and foremost, the app now displays real-time lyrics. This has been a sticking point for some, as most other major platforms have offered this service for years. The lyrics scroll "line by line" alongside translations. The interface has been completely redesigned, with inspiration pulled from "the colors and visual aesthetics of album artwork." The updated miniplayer always stays on the screen as users navigate, offering playback control while poking…

It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps. Luminate, the industry data and analytics company that provides insight into changing behaviors across music listenership, examined streams of each song performed by each musician two days before the final (Friday and Saturday) and compared those figures to the final and the day afterward (Sunday and Monday.) They found: Global streams of Justin Bieber’s “Everything Hallelujah”…

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…

A woman was injured after she was attacked by a bear while on a hike in Alaska, local authorities said. The Anchorage Police Department (APD) said that on July 18 at about 5:30 p.m. local time, officers, Alaska State Troopers and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game responded to reports of a bear incident on a trail in the area of Kenai Terrace Road and Brewsters Drive located in Bear Valley. “Upon arrival, APD officers climbed the trail where they located an adult female who sustained non-life-threatening injuries after encountering a brown bear while hiking with another person,” APD said in a news release. “Anchorage Fire Department personnel…

Over the past year, Meta has funded the construction of at least a dozen natural gas power plants, including one project alone that will burn enough natural gas to generate as much electricity as the entire state of South Dakota uses. Now, Meta is no longer part of the RE100, a corporate renewable energy initiative, after a decade of membership, the company confirmed to TechCrunch today. The breakup was mutual, according to a Meta spokesperson. The exit caps months of Meta expanding its bet on fossil fuels to power its AI data centers and begs the obvious question: What does “clean energy” actually mean to a company that keeps building gas plants…

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reinforced its position as one of the continent’s leading financial institutions after emerging as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Retail and Sustainability Leadership (ESG) at the prestigious 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The awards, presented on Thursday, July 17, 2026, at The Peninsula London in the United Kingdom, celebrates banking institutions that demonstrate outstanding financial performance, innovation, customer impact and sustainable business practices. The double recognition underscores UBA’s leadership in driving sustainable finance while expanding access to innovative banking…

Videos show Tropical Storm Bertha's impact on Gulf Coast Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana, causing dangerous surf and flooding parts of the coast. Videos captured Bertha's impact in Louisiana and Alabama, and showed how Texas was preparing for the storm.

Andy Burnham vowed in his first speech as prime minister that his government would “end rough sleeping” across the country, saying it would be his “first instruction”. In further details set out by No 10, £340m funding was announced to go towards acquiring suitable homes, identifying those most in need and starting to provide housing and support “without delay”. The funding will provide 1,200 homes and intensive support for at least 3,000 long-term rough sleepers over five years, the government said. The money, said to be from within uncommitted Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) budgets, will be on top of the previously…

It’s going to get hot - again - for a large stretch of the U.S. in the coming days. Prepare for another round of high temperatures, sticky humidity and sweat as the central U.S. is set to be under another heat dome this weekend and into next week. Over 50 million residents in states stretching from Texas to North Dakota are expected to be in its path, according to forecasters at AccuWeather. Unfortunately, many are already in the midst of major heat events right now. The weather in Texas is dangerously hot, with heat index values at or above 105 degrees Fahrenheit. A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service. Similar advisories were…

MANILA, Philippines — Ayala Corp. and several of its listed subsidiaries have retained their places in the FTSE4Good Index Series, extending the conglomerate’s track record in one of the world’s widely followed sustainability benchmarks. In a disclosure on Thursday, the country’s oldest conglomerate said it was included in that index for the 12th consecutive year […]...Keep on reading: Ayala marks 12th straight year in FTSE4Good Index

Every year, billions of migratory birds connect the world’s continents, oceans and ecosystems as they undertake epic journeys between their foraging habitats and their breeding grounds. A bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) leaves its breeding grasslands of North America for the Pampas of South America. A Newell’s shearwater (Puffinus newelli) spends months soaring across the North Pacific before returning to the Hawaiian Islands to breed. A spoon-billed sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea) travels from Arctic Russia to the rapidly disappearing tidal mudflats of Southeast Asia for its nonbreeding season. These birds could hardly be more different. They occupy…

Acre is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a farm-to-table restaurant in San José del Cabo, but during its first decade of operation it has also evolved into something more. The post MND Local: 10 years of treehouses and farm-to-table food at Acre in Los Cabos appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Sicily, Spain and France have been ravaged by wildfires as southen Europe battles scorching temperatures exceeding 44C, forcing tens of thousands evacuations amid yet another extre,e heatwave. Footage shows vast infernos sweeping through the island as dramatic fires scorched the Sicilian hills around Bivona in the central Agrigento province on Wednesday, while the capital of Palermo suffered blackouts. In southwest France, more than 20,000 people have been evacuated near Bordeaux, officials said, as some 700 firefighters were called out to tackle the blaze near the popular coastal town of Lege Cap-Ferret. It comes as Wales becomes the first UK region…

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A 'dangerous' alleged rapist was bailed by police despite threatening to attack his accuser, 'chop her into little pieces' and 'bury her'. After being released, serial offender Martin Edwards, 41, armed himself with a large kitchen knife, a court heard today, saying: 'I am going to murder her.' Thankfully a former soldier living near the woman managed to calm him down and removed the knife. As he jailed Edwards, a judge today demanded an explanation from police. 'There seems to have been a wholesale failure in this case', said Judge Simon Mills, the senior circuit judge in North Wales. 'I…

Two suspected students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, have died, while two others are hospitalised after allegedly consuming a hard drug suspected to be “laughing gas” in Oke-Ola Phase II, Isara-Remo area of Ogun State. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, was confirmed by the Ogun State Police Command on Thursday. A resident of the community, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said four students were involved in the consumption of the substance. “The incident actually happened on Tuesday. What we learnt was that the students were taking what they called laughing gas. “Two of the students died as a result of taking the hard drug, while two…

2 stabbed in broad daylight on New York's Upper West Side One victim is in critical condition, police said. A possible suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed in broad daylight in Manhattan's residential Upper West Side neighborhood, authorities said. The first victim, a 40-year-old man, was walking on the sidewalk near West 86 Street and Broadway on Thursday when the knife-wielding suspect approached from behind and stabbed him once in the back, according to police. The suspect then walked to West 86th Street and Central Park West, where he approached the second victim, a 50-year-old man, and stabbed him once in the chest, police said.…

NEW YORK — The "Today" show is upping its on-set security after an intruder accosted co-host Craig Melvin in a vestibule, hurling a racial slur and landing himself in jail facing hate crime charges, according to a new report. "We wanted to reach out with an important update regarding studio access for ‘Today’ interviews," reads an excerpt from an email show staff sent to Hollywood PR firms, first published by Variety. "In light of the recent events last week, we are implementing stricter security protocols effective immediately." The primary change is that guests can now be accompanied by only two people — whether they be stylists, spokespersons,…

The Presidency on Thursday declared that if the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar should be rotting in jail if he were to a Chinese man. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga was reacting to Atiku’s alleged usage of $1.2 million to engage American lobbyists to petition the United States, US, President Donald Trump and the US State Department concerning a 1993 civil forfeiture case linked to Tinubu. In a statement issued on Thursday, Onanuga, described the move as inappropriate and an attempt to externalise Nigeria’s domestic politics. According to the statement titled:…

D4vd’s lawyers ask why more DNA testing wasn’t done on chain saws, car in teen girl’s killing D4vd’s lawyers ask why more DNA testing wasn’t done on chain saws, car in teen girl’s killing LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for D4vd began showing glimpses into their defense strategy Thursday, pressing police on why they didn’t conduct more DNA testing on items found in the singer’s home and in his car that authorities said were used in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The questioning came on the third day of a preliminary hearing where a judge will decide whether there is probable cause for D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, to be put on…

Toronto police say a man is facing a terrorism charge after an investigation into his alleged actions at two pro-Palestinian protests in 2024. Investigators allege the man made public statements calling for harm against Israeli and Jewish people at the demonstrations, which took place in May and September of that year. Police say they seized several devices while searching a Toronto home in March of last year. They say officers and RCMP then gathered evidence they allege shows the man associated with the designated terrorist group Hamas and acted for its benefit. Police say Ahmad Hassan Hajahmad, 33, was arrested Tuesday and charged with participating…

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith is maintaining his innocence after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, referred him to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential criminal charges. Jordan accused Smith of lying while under oath during a deposition before his House GOP-led panel in December 2025. But Smith's lawyers rejected the referral as "meritless" in a letter to Jordan and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday night. "Mr. Smith agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee fully cognizant of the risk that President Trump’s Justice Department would try to find something in his testimony to serve as the…

Homicide rates across 30 major American cities have seen an 18% decrease this year compared to the same period in 2025, translating to approximately 215 fewer killings, according to a new report from the independent Council on Criminal Justice. Should this positive trend continue, the nation could see its annual homicide rate fall to the lowest levels in over a century once final figures are compiled at year-end. The report, released on Thursday, tracked 13 distinct crime categories, revealing declines in nine of them. These included significant drops in carjackings, residential burglaries and aggravated assaults. However, the study noted slight…

A former Obama press aide, Adam Fetcher, is facing a felony charge as he stands accused of stealing a co-worker’s debit card to purchase kratom, a mood-altering substance, from a Minneapolis smoke shop. Fetcher served as the Chief Communications Officer for the City of Minneapolis until he was fired from his role in early July during a police investigation following reports that he had stolen cash and bank cards from three fellow municipal employees and blown through hundreds of dollars in smoke shops. Prosecutors formally charged Fetcher with a felony count of financial transaction fraud on Wednesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. The…

Crypto industry to contribute $55B to US economy in 2026: NCA study The research released by the organization said that crypto companies will directly or indirectly lead to 232,000 jobs across the entire US economy in 2026. Research from the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), an organization backed by Ripple Labs, broke down the economic impact of the entire crypto industry on the United States, estimating that salaries, worker spending and output will have contributed $55 billion this year. According to a report released Wednesday by the Pragmatic Policy Group on behalf of the NCA, the total economic contribution was based on direct, indirect…

President Donald Trump secured a voluntary pledge from governors and electricity companies on Thursday aimed at shielding U.S. consumers from higher utility bills stemming from data centers. The initiative serves as a clear indication of how the burgeoning artificial intelligence sector has emerged as a significant point of contention ahead of the midterm elections. Trump first introduced the pledge with prominent AI and technology firms in March. But that initial promise has offered little reassurance to voters already contending with affordability concerns, who fear competing for vital resources such as electricity, water and land with corporations…

As BitMEX exits, analysts warn crypto consolidation is accelerating BitMEX’s shutdown marks the end of one of crypto’s earliest derivatives exchanges as analysts point to rising regulatory costs, market concentration and the shift toward licensed trading venues. The closure of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX is prompting fresh questions about whether the industry is entering a new phase of consolidation, as analysts point to market-share concentration and rising regulatory costs squeezing smaller platforms. While BitMEX helped pioneer perpetual swaps that became a cornerstone of digital asset derivatives trading, its daily Bitcoin futures volume…

In brief Attackers hijacked Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's verified X account on Thursday to promote a fake meme coin called Vladhood (VLAD). Robinhood confirmed the breach, said the post was unauthorized, and stressed the account has been secured. For Robinhood Chain, the Ethereum layer-2 launched July 1, speculative meme coins have eclipsed tokenized stocks on the network. Robinhood's communications team said Thursday that CEO Vlad Tenev's X account was briefly taken over by attackers who used it to promote a fraudulent meme coin, the latest scam to piggyback on the brokerage's crypto ambitions. The bogus post, since deleted, pitched a token called…

Former Barclays Chief Executive Jes Staley failed to convince lawmakers during a closed-door congressional hearing that he didn’t have a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, committee Democrats told reporters. Staley met with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday as part of its investigation into late convicted sex offender Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. "Staley is not being truthful and is flat out lying," said senior Democrat on the committee, California Rep. Robert Garcia, who also alleges Staley was not answering questions under oath. “He is claiming that he has no friendship with Epstein, which is ridiculous," he added. Staley, who…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Lindsey Graham did not agree on much before the South Carolina Republican died suddenly. But earlier this year, Graham helped usher a bill known as the DEFIANCE Act, which the progressive New York Democrat sponsored in the House, through the Senate via unanimous consent. The bill, which AOC co-sponsored with Republican Rep. Laurel Lee of Florida, would allow victims of nonconsensual deepfake AI pornography to file civil lawsuits against people who produce, distribute and solicit that type of pornography, as well as those who intend to distribute such images. It sailed through the Senate with zero objection. But…

Tuga Pastries Bakery$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Come for the cinnamon-dusted pastel de nata, but stay for the hunky three-cheese and truffle toastie, choc-filled doughnuts and crunchy croissant sandwiches. Tuga might be known as a top purveyor of Portuguese tarts, but everything here is a banger, particularly “Mama’s beef and potato pie”. Owner Diogo Ferreira is bursting with ideas, which makes it tough to choose from the exciting array of sweet and savoury goodies. Friendly staff are on hand at the Clovelly and Alexandria locations to help make the hard decisions. Must order: Any of the pies.…

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Athos Greek$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. At first glance, Athos looks like your classic Melbourne cafe: tables spilling onto the footpath, Lycra-clad locals grabbing coffee, and a cabinet stacked with salads and pastries. But step inside, and you’ll find a kitchen fiercely loyal to old-school Greek cooking – think pastichio layered with pasta, beef and bechamel, and slow-cooked rabbit stifado straight from the family recipe book. Beyond the daytime treats, they’re keeping the lights on for Friday dinners, and are now warming up for Monday nights. Best for: Golden spanakopita made from scratch by…

Dangote Refinery on Thursday announced that it has successfully raised $2.5 billion in new equity through a private placement. The refinery disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to the firm, the $2.5 billion equity raise was 3.7 times oversubscribed relative to the initial offer size and resulted in the issuance of new equity. “This transaction is believed to be Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement by value. As the Enterprise’s first equity capital raise involving external investors beyond its legacy shareholder base, the offering marks a significant milestone in advancing its long-term funding strategy…

Agnes Bakery’s successor has everything that made it such a pandemic-era hit: the fire-licked sourdough loaves, Basque cheesecakes, caneles, kouign-amanns and so on – but also an all-day menu more imaginative than most around town, with daily salads and sandwiches added to the mix from 10am. Coffee is by Sydney’s Single O and, of course, this is an Anyday venue so you know it looks a million dollars. Good to know: Part of the new(ish) Little Lane precinct, Idle’s neighbours include RUMA Rooftop, Green Cup and Johnny Gio Pizza. Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good…

Ford to partner with Chinese automaker Geely in Spain in new joint venture Ford and Chinese automotive company Geely Auto announced plans on Thursday to jointly manufacture low- and zero-emission vehicles at Ford’s Valencia, Spain factory. The partnership is a bid to reignite Ford’s offerings for the European auto market as the legacy carmaker seeks to compete with the likes of fast-moving Chinese companies that are rapidly dominating auto sales across the globe. It comes amid challenges for the American electric vehicle market and increasing global geopolitical tensions driven by U.S. tariff policy. In the U.S., policy all but locks Chinese firms out…

MANILA, Philippines — Car sales in the Philippines weakened in the first half of 2026, falling 11.4 percent year-on-year to 204,557 units, as the Middle East crisis and the consequent spike in fuel prices tempered consumer demand. In June alone, vehicle sales fell 8 percent to 37,231 units from 40,483 vehicles sold in the same […]...Keep on reading: 6-month car sales fell 11.4% as fuel prices spiked

An Egyptian firm, Utopia Pharmaceuticals, says it plans to establish a drug manufacturing plant in Abia State to serve Nigeria and the West African market. The company founder, Kamel Muhamed, disclosed this on Wednesday during a meeting with Governor Alex Otti of Abia, at Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of the state. Mr Muhamed said the company was seeking a partnership with Abia State Government to establish the facility as part of its expansion strategy in Africa. He said the proposed plant would position Nigeria as a hub for advanced pharmaceutical technology while serving the wider West African sub-region. | | | |---| According to…

Topline Three public pension funds this week sued Uber's chief executive and board members alleging company directors collected millions of dollars in safety-linked bonuses while knowingly concealing from shareholders and the public the true scale of sexual assault on the platform—allegedly more than 400,000 incidents from 2017 to 2022. Key Facts Three pension funds—Louisiana Sheriffs' Pension & Relief Fund, Boynton Beach General Employees' Pension Plan and Steamfitters Local 449 Pension Fund—filed the suit Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint names CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, board chair Ronald Sugar…

Topline Elon Musk’s fortune was cut by more than $18 billion on Thursday amid the worst intraday selloff in Tesla shares in more than a year, following the automaker’s earnings report that disappointed Wall Street, as analysts called for Musk’s firm to bring “tangible” results for its robotics and robotaxi businesses. Key Facts Shares of Tesla plunged 14.1% as of Thursday afternoon, pacing what would be the largest single-day decline for the stock since June 5, 2025 (14.2%). That drop in Tesla’s share price lowered Musk’s net worth by $18.6 billion to $731.7 billion, even as he remains the world’s richest person ahead of Google co-founder Larry Page…

Two entrepreneurs with a simple passion for health through food have gone from delivering homemade jams in the back of their Subaru to gaining a major investment from one of the nation’s leading consumer growth funds, on the road to becoming the next classic American grocery brand. Smash Foods cofounders Anna Peck and Steven Ford reveal to me that the company has closed a fresh funding round of $18 million led by legacy consumer growth firm, L Catterton. The Family Fund and Eclair Ventures also contributed. Surpassing 10,000 doors nationwide, Smash Foods has more than tripled its business in the past year and has driven past profitability. Valuation…

In an earnings call yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk did his best to paint a positive portrait of the company’s robotaxi program. New cities are being added, more miles are being driven, and more people are experiencing Tesla’s unsupervised vehicles. Tesla’s robotaxi promises are clashing with reality Mileage is flat, the number of vehicles are shrinking, and safety is an open question. Mileage is flat, the number of vehicles are shrinking, and safety is an open question. But Musk’s typical bullishness seemed to be absent from the call, as the occasional trillionaire sought to temper expectations about the program’s future. “We’re going as fast as…

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…

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has received 5-star safety rating in both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) for its upcoming vehicle New Brezza, under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The model is slated to launch on July 24, 2026. It is equipped with several safety features including blind spot warning with lane change alert, rear cross traffic alert, front parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), emergency stop signal, safe exit warning, amongst others. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India said, “Brezza has been India’s highest selling compact SUV since 2016 and…

Heat pumps could become cheaper to run than gas boilers if prime minister Andy Burnham follows through with a proposed shake-up of household energy bills. Burnham has already confirmed that VAT will be removed from domestic electricity bills from 1 October, saving a typical household around £45 a year. But reports suggest the new government is considering wider reforms designed to reduce electricity costs and make cleaner heating more financially attractive. Research and innovation foundation Nesta has proposed a package that includes removing more levies from electricity bills and paying for them through general taxation. It also wants the gas…

With temperatures climbing during the UK’s recent heatwaves, many homeowners have been exploring whether they can install air conditioning without covering the entire cost themselves. There are several home heating grants available in the UK, but can you get a government grant for air conditioning? The answer is that there isn’t currently a government grant for portable air conditioners or conventional systems installed solely to cool a home. However, eligible homeowners in England and Wales can receive £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Air-to-air heat pumps are effectively reversible air-conditioning systems…

The announcement by the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, to resume oil exports starting July 20 following a halt that began in late 2022 has revived hope that the Yemeni government’s most important source of foreign currency will be restored. The government, struggling economically and facing continued Houthi rebel control over Yemen’s northwest, needs the money – and has pledged to direct the revenues towards paying salaries, improving services, and supporting economic stability. However, the flow of oil from Yemen’s fields to global markets does not depend solely on a decision made by politicians; it requires…

Lune Lonsdale Bakery$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Dubbed “Maxi Lune”, Lune’s fourth Melbourne store beneath the Ritz-Carlton hotel in the city’s west end churns out more than 6000 croissants a day. Designed by local studio In Addition, the 418-square-metre shopfront and production site has soaring ceilings, a sprawling concrete bench laid with one of each pastry, and its signature glass-walled “cube”. Peer in on the pastry being laminated, either centimetres away from an inside bench seat, or through a huge window from the footpath. It’s also got the most seating of any Lune store, with room for…

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Butter Days Bakery Bakery$ This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026. Helmed by chef and baker John Demetrios (ex-Vue de Monde, Omnia), Butter Days brings bright, Scandi-inspired energy to Malvern. The airy, open-plan space flows from a communal front table to a pastry showcase, straight back to a massive marble baking bench. Echoing its sunny logo, the signature sunshine bun − a sweet, round pastry with a golden custard centre – will put a smile on your dial. Must-order dish: The BMO − “bolle med ost” (bun with cheese in Danish) − a sourdough roll filled with slices of gruyere and biteable butter. G ood Food…

Canada’s three Maritime provinces agreed Thursday to work together on their future electricity needs as the country looks to bolster its energy security. The provincial governments plan to make a regional road map for electricity transmission by next spring and will consider creating an independent electricity system operator to manage power delivery in the Maritimes. The commitment is part of a broad memorandum of understanding signed by New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said the deal will lead to more affordable electricity prices as the provinces co-ordinate on what energy projects they build. “It…

Transpower pylon collapse: High Court hears call for class action after Northland power outage Northland businesses affected by a power outage following a fallen pylon in 2024 are urging a court to allow them to take a class action to recoup their losses. On Thursday, the High Court at Wellington heard that an estimated 24,000 businesses were operating in Northland when the Transpower pylon at Glorit, near Wellsford, collapsed in June, after an unsupervised Omexom contractor removed all the nuts from three of its four legs during routine maintenance. Mike Colson, KC, representing Skibo Ltd, a Northland paint and protective coating business, asked…

Two Chinese supertankers carrying a combined 4 million barrels of Saudi Arabian oil exited the Red Sea via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Thursday, shipping data showed, apparently escaping a blockade on shipments of Saudi oil by Yemen's Houthi rebels even as other vessels came under attack. The Red Sea blockade by the Iran-aligned Houthis is worsening global energy supply disruption, coming at the same time the key Strait of Hormuz has practically shut due to the resumption of fighting between the U.S. and Iran. The Singaporean-flagged VLCC Xin Long Yang, which made a U-turn and paused in the middle of the Red Sea on Tuesday, resumed its journey…

Over 1,000 ha of farms get year-round irrigation in Palawan town ABORLAN, PALAWAN, Philippines — President Marcos led the inauguration ceremony and turnover of the Ibato-Iraan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) in Barangay Sagpangan, here on Thursday, July 23, marking the start of a new significant chapter in agricultural development in the town. The Ibato-Iraan SRIP, the first reservoir-type irrigation system in the province, is considered the largest project of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in the province of Palawan, worth P866.2 million with a capability of providing steady and year-round water supply to some 1,072 hectares…