Annie Leibovitz Sues Observer Over Justin and Hailey Bieber Photo: ‘Exploitation’

The famed photographer is suing the media outlet for up to $150,000 per "unauthorized" use

PathSay Project uses AI to cross language barriers

Thousands of the world's languages remain largely invisible to modern translation technology, but researchers and students at Brigham Young University are working to change that. Through a project called Pathsay, students in the BYU MATRIX lab are partnering with international

Taco Bell removing lettuce from some stores amid cyclosporiasis scare

Taco Bell announced on Thursday that it would remove lettuce from some of its stores following reports that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened an investigation into iceberg lettuce supplied to the fast-food chain as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis

Wildfire Smoke Forces the Black Keys, Creed, and More to Postpone Concerts

War and Treaty, John Mellencamp, and Mavis Staples were also among the growing list of artists either cancelling or postponing shows as the air quality hits dangerous levels

For older women, water offers more than just physical health benefits

Austria suggests that water plays a much more complex and profound role in older women's lives than previously recognized.

Paramount+ Subscribers Fail to Block Warner Bros. Merger as States Will Try Again Friday

A handful of Paramount+ subscribers failed to win an order blocking the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday, but a coalition of states will give it another try on Friday. The plaintiffs sued in April, alleging that they had faced price hikes and risked losing viewing

Researchers discover rare freshwater mussels in Moosup River

When University of Rhode Island researchers slipped beneath the surface of the Moosup River recently, they did not expect to find a living freshwater mussel community. The discovery marked the first documented record of freshwater mussels in the river in more than three decades

Philippines condemns Chinese state media's 'racist' video depicting Filipinos as monkeys

Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries

By Peter Apps July 17 (Reuters) - As Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkurprepared to fly to the NATO summit in Ankara this month, he revealed to local journalists that several hundred U.S. troops deployed to his Baltic nation in the winter had quietly been withdrawn – with

SpaceX’s latest Starship launch attempt ends in a scrub

SpaceX’s first attempt to launch its Starship megarocket on its thirteenth flight test ended before it could properly begin, aborting just before liftoff

‘The Odyssey’ Cast Guide: All the Heroes, Gods and Characters in Christopher Nolan’s Greek Epic

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic “The Odyssey” is, well, epic. Releasing in theaters July 17, Nolan’s latest film reimagines the famous Greek tale of Odysseus, starring Matt Damon as the king of Ithaca. After teaching the Trojans that maybe you should look a

Fears for Indian activist’s life after 18 days of hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk his demanding the education minister resign over exam irregularities.

The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most?

I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money

Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

Lorde Slams Spotify Over Sloppy AI-Generated Song Descriptions

The Grammy-winning artist slammed the streaming behemoth over its "About the Song" feature and accused it of sharing inaccurate information

For biodiversity to thrive across Europe, laws should treat wildlife as individuals capable of suffering, experts argue

Wildlife protection frameworks in both the EU and the UK need stronger and more consistent implementation—and must recognize animals as "individuals capable of experiencing suffering," rather than mere ecological assets.

Steve Lacy Proves He’s One of His Era’s Defining Pop Auteurs With ‘Oh Yeah?’

The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist makes sincerity and absurdity sound like neighboring impulses on his restless, intimate new album

Ben Shapiro says Vance sounded like a Democrat on Rogan's podcast

Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro said Thursday that Vice President Vance sounded similar to a Democrat on a recent episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast. “I tuned into Joe Rogan yesterday and heard Bernie Sanders' economics, Barack Obama's foreign policy, and Ro Khanna's conspiracy

The follow-up to one of last year's best detective games is off to an 'overwhelmingly positive' start on Steam after just 2 days

Itch.io hit Type Help is now Steam hit The Incident at Galley House.

Judge rules US government's 2024 phone searches of Palestinian American violated his rights

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) - A federal judge has ruled the U.S. government violated the constitutional rights of Palestinian American Osama Abu Irshaid when customs agents seized and searched his cell phone on two occasions at a U.S. international airport

Philippines condemns Chinese state media’s ‘racist’ video depicting Filipinos as monkeys

The video portrayed a monkey dressed in Filipino attire being directed by the US and Japan.

Truth Social to launch Wall Street API

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Trump brings back rule allowing green card denials over public benefits use

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FX, Color Force to Develop Series Based on New Yorker Article About National Park Volunteer Rescue Squad (EXCLUSIVE)

In a competitive situation, FX has secured the rights to develop a series based on the New Yorker article “The Call of the Wild” by Paige Williams, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. Also published online in January 2026 under the title “The Backcountry Rescue Squad

US military boards oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story US military boards oil tanker

White House revives rule to deny green cards to migrants who use safety net programs

The Trump administration is reviving a policy that would allow immigration officers to deny green cards to applicants who use public benefits like Medicaid, housing assistance or food stamps. The policy governs how officials can apply the “public charge” test, which is used

Wall Street traders can soon pay for early looks at Truth Social posts

President Trump’s social media platform announced plans Thursday to sell Wall Street firms early access to its “most market-moving” posts. Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social, said it would launch "Truth API" — a direct data feed that would

Private jet fliers annoyed over inconvenience of Trump’s World Cup flight restrictions: ‘Loses its extravagance’

The temporary flight restriction is not just impacting those going to the World Cup, it's also hitting New Yorkers making their weekly summer exodus to the Hamptons, including by seaplane.

One man's hunger strike changed India's map. Can it still change politics?

Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.

Algae fed by farm waste carpet Italy's warm River Po

Rowers on the River Po in Turin are battling vast blooms of algae, as high temperatures in northwest Italy and runoff from farms create ideal conditions for rampant plant growth.

White House teleprompter operator on unpaid leave after alleged bets on Trump speeches

{beacon} Technology Technology Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story White House teleprompter operator accused of betting nearly $100K on speeches President Trump's longtime

Rubik’s Cube stars shine at European speedcubing event in the Netherlands

More than 1,000 speedcubers from 53 countries are competing in Arnhem, the Netherlands, from 16 to 19 July 2026. Events range from blindfolded solves to solving while wearing oven gloves.

Why is it so hard to open the Strait of Hormuz?

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Trump faces challenges on Strait of Hormuz President Trump’s return to a U.S. military

Election handicapper shifts California House seat to Dems, Maine seat to GOP

A leading election handicapper shifted its outcome projections for two U.S. House races in Maine and California on Thursday, as the Democratic and Republican parties wrestle to secure control of the lower chamber of Congress this midterm cycle. Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball at

Netflix Brags That AI Tools Were Used In Around 300 Of Its Shows And Movies In 2026 So Far

The streaming company says it's mostly used in post-production on shows like The American Experiment

HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs

Resellers threatened to ditch HP printing supplies for counterfeits.

I thought we'd grow old together, says band leader whose girlfriend died in Thai bar inferno

Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.

As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to prized Chinese air-conditioner

Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer.

Trump Media to sell early access to key social posts

Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.

Madison Square Garden sues Wired over ‘defamatory’ article alleging creepy surveillance of gay celeb fans

Wired Magazine used stolen data to falsely accuse Madison Square Garden of creepily surveilling a “list” of gay celeb fans, the entertainment company said in a bombshell lawsuit. In the defamation suit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, the Garden accused Wired of using data

GoldenEye 007 gets its best replacement in less than 1 month

Agent 64: Spies Never Die is the GoldenEye 007 replacement we've been waiting years for, and it's out sooner than expected.

Quitting Anwar’s PH would fall into political rivals' trap, says DAP leader Anthony Loke

Malaysia's Democratic Action Party chief Anthony Loke tells CNA why he remains a believer in coalition politics – and how Pakatan Harapan is hopeful of winning the Aug 1 Negeri Sembilan state election.

Commentary: India’s long-held strategy is paying off in the Indo-Pacific

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic blitz is the latest sign of middle powers drawing closer together. It has not gone unnoticed by Washington, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.

Pat Oleszko Wins $100K Whitney Biennial Prize

The artist known for her irreverent inflatables gets the Bucksbaum Award; plus, there’s a new grant for artists living with cancer, Murmurs Gallery closes, and more news.

Marathon's 'experimental' PvE mode will only be playable for 2 weeks when it goes live in July, full rollout expected to happen sometime in Season 3

A new update from Bungie provides a closer look at what's coming in the new Vault Breaker mode.

5 takeaways from Vance's 3-hour Joe Rogan interview

Vice President Vance on Wednesday sat with podcaster Joe Rogan for a sweeping, nearly three-hourlong interview that touched on a number of political topics. The interview marked the vice president's second appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience," with Vance last appearing on