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Vance fails to quell fiscal hawk concerns about GOP reconciliation plans
“We’ve been lied to,” one House Republican said Wednesday of GOP leadership.
Original Witcher dev says remaking it as an open world won't be easy: 'As a player, I might be happy about that, but as a designer, I'm starting to get gray'
There might be a good reason The Witcher 1 remake announced in 2022 is taking so long.
Magic: The Gathering's best Commander precons of 2026, ranked
Magic's seen a whole bunch of Commander precons this year, but which ones are the best?
Malaysia eyes land route for durians to China as supply glut deepens
Overland exports could expand Malaysia's China market but raise questions over fruit quality.
India to launch first private orbital rocket after decades of state-run programme
A successful launch could open the door to a more competitive and viable commercial space ecosystem in India.
ESPY Awards 2026 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch the Sports Awards Ceremony Online
With comedian Marcello Hernández to host, the biggest names in sports are set to attend the 34th annual ESPY Awards to recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete, men and women’s sports, breakthrough athlete and many others. The ESPYS
Where to find Eidrolon in Palworld
Here's where you can find Eidrolon in Palworld, a flying dragon and dark-type Pal, and how you can breed it.
Welcome to Toronto, World Capital of the Urban Raccoon
Dan Werb on the understated intelligence of the animals that share our cities.
Data center electricity demand is expected to drive up costs after recent power auction
Data centers are expected to add billions in electricity costs across 13 states in the years ahead after a recent power auction. Grid operator PJM this week announced the results of an auction to buy power for the 13 states that it serves for June 2028 through May 2029.
Cammack says China has deployed 'digital twins' of every lawmaker
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) on Wednesday addressed the international race to achieve dominance over artificial intelligence and the importance behind each country’s efforts to take the lead. “China and Russia and Iran would love nothing more than for us to say, absolutely, no
World Cup gave bars and restaurants a needed boost as consumers flash warning signs, Fed says
The latest edition of the Fed's beige book indicated that the soccer tournament wasn't necessarily translating to broader economic growth.
In seismic shift, more than 100 House Democrats vote to end Israel aid
The amendment to block military assistance failed, but partisan split cemented the increasingly polarized view of the U.S. ally.
Spain’s World Cup Victory Over France Averages 11.5 Million Viewers on Fox, Most-Watched Semifinals Game Ever on English-Language U.S. TV
The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to break records on English-language U.S. TV. Tuesday’s match between Spain and France averaged 11.462 million viewers this Tuesday on Fox, making it the most-watched FIFA Men’s World Cup semifinals telecast in U.S. English-language TV history.
David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Alleging ‘Illegal’ Side Deal With Donald Trump to Secure U.S. Approval for Warner Bros. Takeover
Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison and his tech billionaire dad Larry Ellison have been sued by a Paramount shareholder who alleged they cut an “illegal” deal with President Donald Trump to secure U.S. governmental approval for the takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The
Helpful microbes could battle pathogens in our hospitals and schools—with the help of AI to make it work
Helpful microbes that combat harmful pathogens could be the answer to rising antimicrobial resistance—particularly within built environments such as hospitals, homes and schools.
Epigenetic mechanism explains how some plants cope with salt stress
Due to artificial irrigation and rising temperatures, the concentration of salts (including sodium chloride, or "table salt") is increasing in soils worldwide. This is not only an environmental problem but also a challenge for agriculture. For example, increased salinity can
One Tom Holland Quote Has Spider-Man: Brand New Day Fans Scrambling
Two weeks ahead of the film, Peter Parker himself has given fans another clue
Blanche AG confirmation rocky as Cornyn, Dems press him on 'anti-weaponization' fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday faced what one lawmaker said was more of a performance evaluation than a job interview as he seeks to secure his post as the top law enforcement official for the country. The tough questions came not just from Democrats, but
CDC: Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis being investigated
Nearly 7,000 people in the country may have cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness that can cause weeks of intestinal unrest and diarrhea, according to the latest federal figures. There are 1,645 lab-confirmed domestic cases, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
New York Yankees eye massive $3B Wall Street payout from Apollo Global: report
The baseball franchise plans to use the fresh capital to refinance existing obligations and fund future expansion projects.
‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ to Play in Select Movie Theaters for Awards Qualifying Run (EXCLUSIVE)
For one week, “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” will screen in select movie theaters in Los Angeles and New York, Variety has learned exclusively. While the film is primarily a streaming release and will have its Paramount+ debut on July 25, it has also been set for an
Andy Serkis Gets Asked Why New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Cast Is All White Actors: ‘I Don’t Think We’ll Be Doing a Politically Correct Casting-for-the Sake-of-Casting Version of the Film’
Andy Serkis said in a recent interview with the BBC that his new “Lord of the Rings” movie, “The Hunt for Gollum,” will “somewhat acknowledge” the franchise’s lack of diversity. The film, which is now in production, has announced a cast so far that is made up entirely of white
Post Malone to Perform at the World Cup Closing Ceremony
The singer will join Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson, and more during the final game on July 19
Dry Cleaning Share Three New Tracks On Secret Love (Deluxe Edition)
Dry Cleaning's Cate Le Bon-produced Secret Love dropped six months ago, and today the band has given us the deluxe edition. On this expanded version of the album, you'll find three bonus tracks. One of them, " Sliced By A Fingernail ," was released at the dawn of spring. The
Nearly 200 House Democrats demand investigation into ICE deaths 'without interference'
Nearly every member of the House Democratic Caucus signed onto a letter demanding an independent investigation into two fatal shootings carried out in the span of a week by officers at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “We are calling for immediate independent
Blanche when asked if he's Trump's friend: 'I’m his lawyer — was his lawyer'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to have a verbal slip-up about his role during his confirmation hearing for attorney general on Wednesday. In the hearing, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) asked Blanche if he has a friendship with President Trump. “I'm his lawyer — was
Beer With a Painter: Keltie Ferris
“I am playing with the building blocks of painting,” the artist told me at his studio in Woodstock, where he experiments with gestural compositions and monumental body prints.
Gottheimer introduces bill requiring facial ID for prediction markets, online sportsbooks
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) introduced a bill Wednesday that would require prediction markets and online sportsbook to use facial recognition to verify users' ages to avoid minors from placing bets or trading on platforms. The New Jersey Democrat announced the bill alongside
Bacteria form 'herds' to survive predators, offering fresh insight into Earth's carbon cycle
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have discovered that tiny photosynthetic bacteria band together into protective "herds" when attacked by predators—a survival strategy that could also influence how carbon is stored in the world's waters.
After traveling a billion kilometers, China's asteroid hunter finally arrives
What does it take to catch up with a small, tumbling rock hundreds of thousands of kilometers from Earth? For China's Tianwen-2 mission, the answer was a 400-day chase covering roughly 1 billion kilometers (621 million miles) of deep space—one that has just ended in success.
Trump Is Literally Frying a Rare Copy of the Emancipation Proclamation
Bedrock civil rights milestones are at risk of withering away under the Trump administration—including in the physical sense. Hot conditions in a new National Park Service exhibit under the Lincoln Memorial are imperiling rare 1860s copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and
Vance says Democrats 'more charismatic and cool' than Republicans
Vice President J.D. Vance is suggesting Republicans have a relatability problem with voters. The second in line to the presidency said as much during an appearance on Joe Rogan's popular podcast this week, arguing more voters find Democrats "cool" than they do Republicans.
House Democrats chew out Vought over CFPB leadership: 'I'm glad you're leaving'
House Democrats on Wednesday slammed Russell Vought over his tenure as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), heralding his upcoming departure. It marked Vought’s first appearance before Congress in his role leading the consumer watchdog agency,
Microsoft Deletes User’s Baby Pictures Rather Than Restore Hacked Account
Joshua Khane said that Microsoft deleted his 25-year-old account that included his One Drive, all his digital games, and his son's baby pictures after it was hacked
Marsupial newborns get early arms as embryos bypass usual limb-building sequence
Scientists have discovered that marsupial forelimbs (arms) develop much earlier before birth than previously thought, providing new insights into evolutionary innovation and biology.
Aid against the odds: running an NGO in North Korea
The forthcoming Miss Kathi: Saving Lives in North Korea is a book-length account in English by an aid worker operating on the ground amid the tensions and threat of conflict perpetually looming over the Korean peninsula. For many North Koreans, Zellweger was the first foreigner
Skullcrusher Covers Tim Buckley For Sounds Of Saving
By their own description, the nonprofit Sounds Of Saving "designs and provides tools, content, resources, and curriculum to young people, ages 14 to 24, on how to discover and utilize music to support their mental health and wellness." They have a music series called Song That
Relive the Grateful Dead’s 20th Anniversary Tour With ‘Summer Magic 1985’ Box Set
Hear “Sugar Magnolia (Live at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD 6/30/85)” now
US military strikes Iran as Trump mulls attacks on bridges
The U.S. military conducted a second wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting Tehran’s ability to threaten ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump mulls attacks against the nation’s bridges. The strikes, which began at 3 p.m. EDT, come
Tiny water droplets convert stubborn plastic waste into valuable acids, study finds
A new way of converting stubborn plastic waste into high-value chemicals using only water and oxygen has been developed by an international team of scientists.
New algorithm improves gene expression marker identification across diverse biological systems
Researchers have developed a new computational approach that enables more accurate selection of genes that characterize different cellular states from mRNA-seq data, offering a more interpretable way to analyze complex biological data. The study, published in Frontiers in
NASA Satellite Map Shows Stifling Heat Dome Squatting Over the United States
And now it’s come for the East Coast The post NASA Satellite Map Shows Stifling Heat Dome Squatting Over the United States appeared first on Nautilus .
GTA Online’s New Big Update Is Filled With GTA 6 Clues And Easter Eggs
Wait a minute...I think I believe some of these fan theories...
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
HiveLegacy is a "powerful primitive" that's likely capable of other nefarious actions.
Remembering Bruno Lucchesi, Pat Oliphant, and Edward Lucie-Smith
This week, we honor a figurative sculptor, a political cartoonist who revolutionized the form, and a prolific poet and writer.
Mexico asks states to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Mexico has formally asked U.S. state attorneys to open criminal investigations into the deaths of Mexican migrants who died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. At least 17 Mexican nationals have died
Most Smart Watches, Rings, and Bands Lack Basic Transparency Reports and Key Privacy Features
Oura Rings, Garmin GPS fitness watches, Apple Watches, Whoop bands—every year, more and more tech devices are promising to monitor our health and fitness, guide us toward healthier living, and provide useful health metrics to take to our doctors. But few of these tools provide
When will wildfire smoke clear? Here's where air quality will get better (or worse) this week
Wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota sent smoke blowing over a huge swath of the U.S. on Wednesday, giving the sky an apocalyptic haze. The smoky skies are likely to linger – and even worsen – in the next couple days before there's a chance of improving.
Ossoff presses Clayton on who won 2020 election
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), the most vulnerable Senate Democrat up for reelection this year, took Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, to task over the administration's focus on debunked claims that the 2020 elections were fraudulent. In a