Stephen King's The Long Walk just hit #1 on HBO Max after just one day

The Long Walk had a long walk to theaters

Dead stars in our cosmic backyard: Astronomers spot four white dwarfs hiding under our noses

Researchers at the University of Warwick and the University of Colorado Boulder have directly observed, for the first time, four white dwarfs in binary star systems in our nearby region of space. These stellar binaries are all within 65 light-years of Earth, and one contains

“A star located about 1,300 light-years from Earth...

“A star located about 1,300 light-years from Earth shows signs of having devoured one of its planets — and is now gearing up for a second helping…” Scientists found signs of the meal by looking for “cosmic cookie crumbs” .

Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has sent Congress formal notification that hostilities against Iran resumed on July 7, a letter his administration sees as opening a new 60-day window to use the military in the region without

Trump: Pass crypto bill for Graham

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Trump urges Senate to pass crypto bill for

Madonna Reflects on ‘Confessions II’ Success: ‘Words Cannot Express How Grateful and Surprised I Am’

The icon responded to her new album opening at Number One on the Billboard 200

China’s Ethnic Unity Law extends legal reach to Taiwan, diaspora

Taiwan’s government and overseas ethnic groups have raised concerns after China implemented the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress this month, warning it forces Taiwanese people to accept Beijing’s political framework and threatens minority communities well beyond

Restarting the clock in war with Iran

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 Restarting the clock in war

Singapore's Boutiques fair heads to Bangkok: More than 120 independent brands and what to expect

Singapore's beloved shopping fair is making its international debut in Bangkok from Jul 24 to 26 at IconSiam.

UAE says Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, one sailor killed

July 14 - One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday, in the latest escalation in the strategic waterway.

Trump's proposed research rule faces widespread pushback

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Trump's proposed research rule faces pushback Patient groups, scientists,

Ron Johnson is full speed ahead on Reconciliation 3.0

The incoming Budget Committee chair said he is already vetting plans for a new GOP-only bill.

Darline Graham Nordone's swearing-in

I Hate The Pokémon Worlds 2026 Ticket Lottery

What are we even doing here?

Trump wants Gulf countries on the hook for Strait of Hormuz 'protection'

President Trump name-dropped several Persian Gulf countries Monday that he said should be reimbursing the United States for protection of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. “Yeah, I want to be reimbursed because we're protecting a very rich portion of the world, we're

Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?

Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

'I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?

Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

The secretive crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor

Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.

Hidden in Maya wall writings: A named astronomer emerges from 1,200-year-old calculations

Researchers have reconstructed and transcribed a mathematical formula from the site of Xultun, Guatemala, revealing the name of a Maya astronomer for the first time. During the Classic period (250–900 CE), mathematics and astronomy were a key part of Maya society, with complex

We finally know the name of a Maya mathematician

The signature of Sak Tahn Waax, or “White-Chested Fox,” was found inscribed in a 1,000-year-old chamber beneath present-day Guatemala

This Prehistoric Giant Salamander Grew to Almost 4 Feet Long

And it has a living relative The post This Prehistoric Giant Salamander Grew to Almost 4 Feet Long appeared first on Nautilus .

Daytime Emmys Announce 2026 Nominations (UPDATING)

The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations announcement is underway. Among early nominees: Recently ended talkers “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (recognized for talk series and talk host) and “Sherri” (with a nod for talk host). The Daytime Emmys, administered by the New York-based

Iranian FM mocks Trump talk about guarding strait for 20% fees

The Iranian foreign minister on Monday mocked President Donald Trump’s announcement that he was renewing the US blockade of Iran and that he expected a 20% fee from commercial vessels for “guarding” the key waterway. “POTUS is absolutely right,” the minister, Seyed Abbas

Senate Judiciary Dems call Epstein victim to testify against Todd Blanche for attorney general

A fired DOJ pardon attorney will also appear on the outside witness panel Thursday.

Trump says US attacking Iran capabilities related to Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that the United States was attacking Iran's capabilities related to the Strait of Hormuz, amid renewed military action between the two countries. The U.S. military said on Monday it was launching

Americans expect prolonged US-Iran war as ceasefire falters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Ryan Patrick Jones July 13 (Reuters) - Four in five Americans expect the U.S. war with Iran to drag on for an extended period, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted as fighting escalated and President Donald Trump declareda blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf. The

Trump shrinks Utah monuments

{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 shrinks Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante President Trump on Monday signed

‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Ending Broadway Run in August

Rave reviews, decent ticket sales and some Tony Awards love aren’t enough to keep “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” from ending its Broadway run early. The musical revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” will play its final show at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, Aug. 8. It

Aerial Knight’s MrFreezy Turns Chopping Off Heads Into An Absorbing Brain-Teaser

The developer of Aerial Knight's Dropshot and We Never Yield is back with a new game about a lady and her unique hobby

Thai bandmates recount chaos of deadly Bangkok bar fire, as death toll rises to at least 32

Two members of the cover band died and at least two more were injured.

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Tickets to Go On Sale Next Week, Runtime Revealed (Exclusive)

'Avengers: Doomsday' tickets are going on sale early for premium format screens — and it has an epic runtime (though it's not final).

The Memo: Trump escalates on Iran, but critics don’t see a strategy

President Trump is ramping up hostilities with Iran again, but critics question whether renewed U.S. military action can change the fundamental shape of the conflict. If it fails to do so, Trump could end up even more deeply entangled in an issue that is unpopular with the

Climate disclosure gives Canadian companies an edge with European investors, new research shows

Canadian companies that disclose their climate-related risks and impacts have a considerable advantage over those that don't when it comes to attracting financing from European institutional investors, according to our recent report for the Institute for Sustainable Finance at

Hudson Williams Confronts Autograph Hounds Who Followed Him Home in Viral Video: ‘Please F—ing Leave’

“Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams told off a group of autograph hounds who followed him to a private residence in Paris for his signature. The confrontation was captured in a now viral video shared on social media on Monday. As Williams stepped out of a car, someone handed

Vance postpones House GOP visit

Graham GOP challenger announces bid for special Senate primary

Mark Lynch, who lost to late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in the GOP Senate primary last month, said Monday he will seek the nomination to replace the longtime South Carolina lawmaker on the ballot after the latter died on Saturday. “A lot of you have asked. Yes, it’s

Trump says US will 'take out' Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility

President Trump on Monday said the U.S. could soon attack Pickaxe Mountain in Iran as American forces launched a new round of strikes against the country. “Pickaxe is a possible target for a nice big fat shot right near the front door,” Trump said in an interview on "The Hugh

Britain to close loophole blocking deportation of grooming gang ringleader

LONDON, July 13 - The British government said on Monday it would close a legal loophole in its efforts to deport to Pakistan a man who served 14 years in prison for being a leading perpetrator of what is known as the \"grooming gangs\" scandal.

Russell Fry moves toward South Carolina Senate run

The two-term Republican has been in touch with the White House about running for the seat held by the late Lindsey Graham.

Trump shrinks Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah

President Trump on Monday signed executive orders shrinking the size of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah. “We’re actually giving more than we did the first time back to the people of Utah,” Trump said in an Oval Office signing. The size of

We’re Finally Getting An Instant Cup Of Noodles You Can Make With Cold Water

The mad geniuses at Nissin are at it again

Teachers are worried about students cheating with AI, but my survey suggests the deeper issue is learning

The risk of students using AI to cheat tends to get a lot of attention—with good reason.

Singaporeans working across Causeway speak of trade-offs - after Malaysia minister suggests growing numbers

Expect a gradual trend in niche sectors and leadership roles, but not the general workforce, experts say.

How Mariner 4 Rewrote What We Know About Mars

It killed the dreams of science-fiction fans, but kick-started decades of Martian exploration The post How Mariner 4 Rewrote What We Know About Mars appeared first on Nautilus .

LISTEN: Why ‘Moana’ Marks a Disney Misstep; ‘Young Washington’ Director Jon Erwin on Making Indie Films Work at the Multiplexes

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our weekly Box Office segment, Variety‘s Rebecca Rubin unpacks what went wrong with Disney’s “Moana” live-action remake. And Jon Erwin, the filmmaker behind “Young Washington,” explains how his Wonder Project banner is making

Microsoft tests Windows Search without all the ads and fluff

Microsoft is testing a cleaner version of the Windows 11 search menu that strips it of recommended content and ads. In a blog post on Monday, Microsoft announced that it's rolling out the decluttered Search Box to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel as the company

Appeals court revives lawsuits claiming link between acetaminophen, ADHD and autism

A federal appeals court on Monday revived hundreds of lawsuits where plaintiffs claimed to have evidence of a link between acetaminophen and neurodevelopmental disorders. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of ​Appeals said a lower court improperly threw out testimony from scientific

Marvel's next big solo movie could revive the Guardians of the Galaxy era

Loki creator, Avengers: Doomsday co-writer Michael Waldron is developing Nova

OnePlus is reportedly bailing on the US

OnePlus and its parent company, Oppo, plan to announce in the coming days that OnePlus brand will be leaving the US and European markets, according to a machine translation of a WinFuture report. Should the exit actually happen, it will mark a conclusion to months of rumors