Vance postpones House GOP visit

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.

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.

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

‘Top Chef’ Winner Rhoda Magbitang Signs With Buchwald and LTPR+ Talent Management (EXCLUSIVE)

“Top Chef” winner Rhoda Magbitang has signed with Buchwald and Leigh Taylor Public Relations+ Talent Management for representation. Magbitang is best known for winning Season 23 of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” She’s currently completing her culinary residency at Mauna Lani following her

Trump says the US will take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran

WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said that the U.S. would take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran, as he warned that Washington would continue to hit the country hard. "We're going to take out Pickaxe Mountain. Tell the Iranians to be ready,"

How the Children’s Art Carnival in Harlem Nurtured Generations

Nearly six decades since its founding, the legacy of the beloved program is explored in an exhibition at Columbia University’s Wallach Art Gallery.

Explaining What We Know About the Obama Presidential Center Contractor Disputes

Q: Does Barack Obama still owe contractors or subcontractors money for work done on his presidential library in Chicago? A: Some subcontractors have said they were not paid for their work. The Obama Foundation told us that the construction project manager (Lakeside Alliance)

‘Hotel Transylvania 5’ Sets October 2027 Release Date

A fifth “Hotel Transylvania” film, titled “The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania”, is coming to theaters on Oct. 8. Sony Pictures is set to distribute the film in North America, while Amazon MGM Studios will oversee international distribution. Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins are

Digger

I’d seen that there was a new Tom Cruise movie coming out this fall called Digger, but I was not prepared for the trailer, in which we see Cruise playing a dipshit oligarch in what appears to be a Dr. Strangelove-style satire/thriller. The most powerful man in the world

US military launches strikes on Iran after Trump brings back naval blockade

The U.S. military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Monday, hours after President Trump announced the U.S. Navy would reinstate the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The fresh strikes, which kicked off at 4:45 p.m. EDT at Trump’s direction, mark the third

My Chemical Romance Fans Ask Gerard Way If He’s Played Baldur’s Gate 3, And Now Larian Is Involved

The ‘Black Parade’ singer played the original, but hasn’t played Larian’s award-winning RPG yet

The Fight Against Colony Collapse Disorder Started 19 Years Ago Today

So how are beehives in the US faring almost two decades on? The post The Fight Against Colony Collapse Disorder Started 19 Years Ago Today appeared first on Nautilus .

Trump says US to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site

Satellite imagery has detected recent construction at the underground facility.

Data centers roil governor's races

{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 Data centers become flash point in gubernatorial races Political backlash to data centers is putting

Maine senators demand independent investigation after ICE shooting

Maine’s two senators are demanding an impartial investigation into the fatal shooting of a Colombian man by immigration authorities, with Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) relaying claims from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that the man had weaponized his vehicle. King told

HHS watchdog expects $5.56 billion in recoveries and savings

The federal watchdog for the Department of Health and Human Services generated $5.56 billion in expected recoveries and projected savings over a six-month period, according to a report issued Monday, and barred just over 1,200 individuals and companies from federal programs.

Police arrest man at Capitol with firearm

A Mississippi man allegedly spotted with a handgun in his lap outside the U.S. Capitol's North Barricade is in custody, U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) said Monday. Wendell J. Royster, 67, of Columbia, Miss., faces one count of carrying a pistol without a license and no permit,

Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer reveals his optimal outcome for the Mojave Wasteland

Independence all the way.

Morbid Angel Founding Drummer Mike Browning Dead At 62

Mike Browning, the drummer best known as a founding member of the legendary death metal band Morbid Angel, has died. The band's Instagram account posted the news today along with a brief tribute: "R.I.P Mike, thanks for helping making all this happen. Our condolences to his

Trump Loses 13th Straight Attempt to Get State Voter Rolls

The Trump administration’s Justice Department has filed 31 federal lawsuits seeking to force 30 states and Washington, D.C., to hand over their unredacted voter rolls. As of Monday afternoon, its record is 0-13 . On Monday, Judge Thomas E. Johnston of the U.S. District Court

Graham's sudden death prompts frenzy over his successor

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) sudden death over the weekend has prompted a frenzy among Republicans as they eye to succeed him in the Senate next year. Gov. Henry McMaster (R) appointed Darline Graham Nordone, Graham’s sister, to fill the remainder of her brother’s term

The Shokz OpenRun Pro are the cheapest they’ve been since January

Noise-canceling earbuds are great for flights and focusing, but they're not always ideal for outdoor workouts. The last-gen Shokz OpenRun Pro's open-ear design lets you enjoy music while staying aware of approaching cars, cyclists, and other potential hazards, and right now

The Pixel colors might rule this year

This year's Google Pixel 11 lineup might come in a bunch of funky colors. A series of now-deleted Amazon listings spotted by 9to5Google show what appear to be placeholders for Google's upcoming Pixel 11 in hot pink Fuchsia (Hibiscus), vibrant green Moss (Pistachio), and

"Pam the Bird" Graffiti Stirs Controversy in Melbourne

Days after police arrested the graffiti artist who tagged a prominent bridge tower with a giant bird, some are calling on the city to preserve the work.

The Most Frivolous Music Lawsuit Of The Year

It looks like Lebohang Morake, the South African musician known as Lebo M, does not have a sense of humor. Earlier this year the singer of the Zulu chant that opens Elton John’s The Lion King song “Circle Of Life" sued comedian Learnmore Jonasi for an innocuous viral joke about

Pilot dies fighting Colorado wildfires

A pilot died on Sunday when his helicopter crashed as he fought wildfires in Colorado, according to local authorities. The Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) said on Facebook the pilot, 56-year-old Nicholas Dale, died after his K-MAX helicopter, manufactured by Kaman

The macOS 27 public beta is worth it just for the Liquid Glass tweaks

The macOS 27 Golden Gate public beta is here, and anyone with an M-series Mac now has easier access to test-drive Apple's latest changes - including a more subdued Liquid Glass aesthetic. That's reason enough to be at least a little excited for macOS 27 (particularly if you're

David Zaslav Files to Sell $59 Million More in Warner Bros. Discovery Stock

As Paramount Skydance’s deal to take over Warner Bros. Discovery is still pending, WBD CEO David Zaslav is continuing to cash out his stock in the company he is set to depart in the coming months. Zaslav filed to sell about 2.18 million shares of Warner Bros. Discovery stock,

Levon Helm’s Family Embroiled in Dispute Over His Famed Woodstock Venue

Daughter Amy Helm claims “disturbing circumstances” led to her ouster from Levon Helm Studio after her stepmother, Sandra, backed a leadership change that put Brian Parillo in charge

Apple’s public betas for iOS 27 and more are out now

Apple has just released public betas for iOS 27 and other major OS updates that are set to publicly launch this fall. The big new feature this year is Siri AI, the delayed AI-powered revamp to Siri. It actually works - which is big praise! - though it keeps things brief. Other

‘Growing Pains’ Star Ashley Johnson Was Nearly Abducted on Set When a Kidnapper Grabbed Her After Episode Taping: ‘I Was Clueless’ and ‘Very Upset’

“The Last of Us” voice actor Ashley Johnson got her start in Hollywood as a child actor, playing the role of Chrissy Seaver on the final two seasons of ABC’s sitcom “Growing Pains” from 1990 to 1992. On a recent episode of her “Weird Kids” podcast, Johnson revealed she was once

UN official says Hamas obstructing aid in Gaza

JERUSALEM, July 13 (Reuters) - A United Nations official has said Palestinian militant group Hamas was disrupting aid distribution in the Gaza Strip, placing further hardship on its civilians already grappling with the humanitarian crisis in the war-shattered enclave. In a

My Chemical Romance front man Gerard Way pauses concert to talk classic RPGs, admits he hasn't played Baldur's Gate 3 yet: 'The first one was a lot of fun, the closest thing at the time to playing D&D'

Somebody get this man a Steam Deck.

Presumably Bored Pilot Uses Plane To Skywrite ‘I’m Bored’ Over England

We've all had those days at work, you know?

Siri AI makes the Apple Watch finally feel like a wrist computer

Siri has been on the Apple Watch since day one, though I'm usually hard-pressed to find people who actually make good use of it. It's kind of just… been there - mostly as a way to set timers when my hands are full. But after playing around with the watchOS 27 developer beta, I

Siri AI is already changing how I use my iPhone

iOS 27 escaped the developer world today with the launch of the first public beta. I've been testing the new operating system since early June, looking for quirks and seeing if it can live up to the hype Apple promised in the keynote. This year's iOS upgrades are what one might

Floating-electron catalyst withstands week in air while making ammonia under milder conditions

A surface electrene, BaSiN2:O, developed by researchers at Science Tokyo enables efficient ammonia synthesis under mild conditions while overcoming the long-standing air instability of electrene materials. Synthesized by doping barium silicon nitride with oxygen, the material

Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office

Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.

TIL about Fredkin’s paradox . “With this kind of...

TIL about Fredkin’s paradox . “With this kind of decision, what Fredkin’s paradox tells us is if it’s very difficult to decide, it’s probably because the alternatives are equivalent, and therefore it doesn’t matter which one you choose.”

White House says Trump supports Graham's Russia sanctions bill

President Trump is supporting the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) Russia sanctions bill, a White House official confirmed to The Hill on Monday. The confirmation comes amid a push on Capitol Hill led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) to get members of Congress to pass the

Best tactics RPGs to play like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

Tactics RPGs including Mario + Rabbids, Triangle Strategy, and the Banner Saga offer tactical gameplay in the lead up to Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.