How Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Was Inspired by U2’s Sphere Residency: ‘F-cking Awestruck’

Metallica will kick off their Life Burns Faster residency at the Sphere Las Vegas in the fall

Indian activist moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike to protest country’s exam system

Bangladesh shelves India reset as tensions trump trust

Driven by shifting domestic political dynamics and a transforming regional landscape, Bangladesh’s new prime minister, Tarique Rahman, who came to power after a landslide in February this year, has shelved plans to visit its most consequential neighbor, India, for the time

John Kirby, Acting Coach and Son to Actor Bruce Kirby, Dies at 75

Kirby died Wednesday three years after being diagnosed with ALS.

Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes

DUBAI/CAIRO, July 18 - Iran launched renewed attacks on U.S. Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes targeting Iranian military sites including logistics infrastructure, escalating the war one week after a fragile ceasefire agreement fell apart.

Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital

Sonam Wangchuk had urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July.

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks

By Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction and marked a seventh consecutive night of American attacks. Here

China’s anti-stealth shield has a radar reality gap

China is building an increasingly sophisticated anti-stealth network, but its effectiveness may depend less on individual radar performance than on its ability to integrate, maintain and operate the wider system under combat pressure. Last month, the China Aerospace Studies

FCC approves first launch for space reflector constellation

Reflect Orbital moves ahead with the company's first Eärendil launch amid concerns from the astronomical community.

Diver injured in shark attack off Tasmania coast

The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his forearm and was airlifted to hospital.

David Crowley set to rejoin Wisconsin governor’s race after lieutenant governor exit

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will rejoin the Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor following the sudden exit of Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D), who ended her bid on Friday over an ongoing scandal related to campaign finance errors. Crowley teased on

Tom Brady Slaps Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest, Calls Him a ‘Dork’ and ‘Nerd’ on X

The beef between Tom Brady and Logan Paul continues. On Friday, the future NFL Hall of Famer and YouTuber-turned-WWE superstar shared the stage at Fanatics Fest in New York. But when their panel ended, the sports stars got into a heated exchange that ended with Brady slapping

India moves fasting activist to hospital, police say

NEW DELHI, July 18 - Authorities in India's capital Delhi have moved fasting social activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after his condition worsened on the 21st day of a hunger strike he launched to demand the resignation of the federal education minister.

Airlines warn daylight saving time change will disrupt airport scheduling

Airlines have warned that ending Daylight Saving Time (DST) will have a major impact on the industry nationwide.

Network School ordered to cease operations at Forest City site over licensing breach; founder says operations continue

Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the Iskandar Puteri City Council has issued a cessation notice to one of the startup community's premises as well as an advertising licence notice for displaying non-compliant signboards.

South African genomics projects direct 10% of budgets to community-chosen benefits

South Africa is pioneering new ways to embed ethical benefit sharing in genomics research through community-led decision-making. Speaking at the World Congress of Bioethics (WCB) in Johannesburg on 8–10 July, Ngoni Ngwarai, assistant director of systems and operations at the

Paul Pelosi faces misdemeanor hit-and-run charge

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband was charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run on Friday, weeks after he allegedly crashed into an unoccupied parked car and left the scene. Paul Pelosi, 86, was charged under a California state law that requires drivers

Iran attacks injure several US troops in Jordan this week: Report

Iranian attacks on at least two military bases in Jordan this week reportedly injured several U.S. service members when their facility was struck, CBS News reported Friday. The extent of the injuries is unclear as is when they occurred, though both the U.S, and Jordan have

Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same

Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.

Larry David Mocks RFK Jr. by Saying ‘Drop Dead, Bobby’ in New HBO Show, Which Reunites ‘Curb’ Cast Except for Cheryl Hines

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Episode 4 of “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America,” now streaming on HBO Max. Larry David weaponizes history to mock his former pal Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his HBO sketch comedy show

He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind

Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.

Ariana Grande Surprises Fans as Ty Dolla $ign Joins Eternal Sunshine Tour to Duet ‘Safety Net’

Grande invited Ty to the stage during her Brooklyn residency on Thursday

Researchers create strong 'super silk' that maintains shape after wetting

Painstakingly woven from the cocoons of silkworms, silk has been valued for more than 4,000 years as a luxury material. More than just beautiful, silk is also lightweight, strong and biocompatible, allowing it to be used for clothing, medical materials and more. However,

US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night

The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Tech Now

Ammie Sekhon goes behind the scenes of WWE to see the tech that supports the show.

Malaysia’s rare earths are prized by Washington – but at what cost to Putrajaya’s Palestine stance?

Lawmakers warn that the deal could complicate Malaysia's foreign policy stance.

Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': The rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions

India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1 on Saturday.

Scale can measure university students' confidence in using AI

A study conducted at Koç University School of Nursing examined university students' perceived self-efficacy in using artificial intelligence technologies. Led by Associate Professor Remziye Semerci Şahin and Assistant Professor Seda Güney, the researchers adapted the Artificial

Landslide in China kills 8, at least 34 missing: Officials

The area where the landslide happened is known for “unpredictable” steep terrain.

Confused by ‘The Odyssey’? All the Timelines, Monsters and Greek Myths Explained

“The Odyssey” is one hell of a journey. Once again, director Christopher Nolan enlists a cast of A-list actors and jumbles timelines to tell his ambitious version of Odysseus’ journey from Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Set after the conclusion of the 10-year Trojan War, the story

Colman Domingo and Robert O’Hara in Talks to Write Live-Action Princess Tiana Movie

Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo and “Slave Play” director Robert O’Hara are in talks to write a live-action film about Princess Tiana from Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.” The project, which is in very early stages at the studio, is an original idea inspired

Colman Domingo in Talks to Write Live-Action Princess Tiana Movie Inspired by ‘Princess and the Frog’

No deals have been closed for the take on the 2009 Disney film 'Princess and the Frog.'

U.S. strikes Iran for seventh night as Gulf tensions escalate

Axios reported that Washington plans to send dozens more aerial refueling aircraft to Israel as Trump weighs a broader campaign against Iran. 'If U.S. strikes continue for several days, we will move into a phase of full-scale offensive operations,' Iran adviser Mohsen Rezaei said

Who are the “Sea People” in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey?

In Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, there are stories of the "Sea People," which is based on real-wolrd history

AIPAC halts fundraising for endorsed House Democrats who opposed Israel aid

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has suspended campaign fundraising efforts for more than two dozen House Democrats who voted to cut off billions of dollars in U.S. military aid to Israel earlier this week. More than 100 House Democrats voted in favor of an

US says it is ‘deeply concerned’ by Papua New Guinea closure of Taiwan office

The State Department said the closure was part of Beijing’s intimidation campaign.

What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths

Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.

Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort, KCNA says

Wonsan Kalma is one of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s most prominent tourism projects.

Africa: Africa Housing Show 2026 - Enugu Corporation Unveils Strategy to Tackle Housing Deficit

[Premium Times] Acting General Manager of Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC), Mrs Adenike Okebu, presented the Corporation's housing model as a practical strategy for tackling Nigeria's housing deficit through sustainable, people-centred development

Africa: Uber Agrees $15b Deal for Delivery Hero to Create Global Takeout Giant

[Daba Finance] Uber agreed to acquire Germany's Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the food delivery company at $14.8 billion, creating the world's largest food delivery platform outside China and expanding its reach to 99 markets.

Africa: BRVM Shines - Sucrivoire & Bank of Africa-Mali Post Strong 7-Day Gains

[Daba Finance] The BRVM (Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières) has seen notable activity this week, with two key stocks demonstrating significant upward price movements. Sucrivoire Côte d'Ivoire (SCRC) led the charge, recording an impressive +18.61% gain over the last 7

Anne Hathaway’s 13 Best Performances: From ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ to ‘The Odyssey’

From mega-hit franchises to a destructive drug addict to a cowgirl whose husband is hiding a secret love affair, Anne Hathaway has been one of Hollywood’s most versatile leading women for more than 25 years. With the Oscar winner reuniting with Christopher Nolan as Penelope in

How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer

Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.

Researcher finds several UK mosquito species are potential carriers of avian malaria

Mosquitoes are widely known for transmitting diseases such as malaria and dengue fever to humans, but less is known about the diseases they can transmit to wild birds. The Plasmodium parasite that causes avian malaria is common in wild birds around the world, including in the

Produce recalls roll out to combat cyclosporiasis spread

Presented by PhRMA {beacon}

5 things to know about Trump's election claims

President Trump’s primetime address Thursday from the White House alleged vulnerabilities in the American election system, but the information shared largely didn’t reveal anything new and didn’t provide evidence that any election results from years past were fraudulent. The

Olivia Dean’s First U.S. Arena Tour Is Off to a Smashing Start, With L.A. Shows Proving She’s No One-Grammy Wonder: Concert Review

Olivia Dean skipped a grade, as far as the touring circuit goes. Soon after taking the stage at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena for a two-night stand this week, the singer said, “The last time we played in L.A., we played two shows at the Fonda, I think a year ago. Was anybody at those

I Love The Sound Of Mario’s Footsteps In Super Mario Sunshine

ASMR stands for Audio of Super Mario Running

10 new movies to watch this weekend on Peacock, Netflix, and Hulu (July 17-19)

There are plenty of new things to watch this weekend, but the real highlight are that you can finally watch both Backrooms and Obsession at home.