Steel company CEO, 59, dies ‘suddenly’ just weeks after taking over top job

Shares fell about 4% for the firm in trading Monday on news of Molloy's death

Walter Benjamin Warned Us About AI

The philosopher believed that good photography provokes cognition while dangerous photography soothes, as seen in a jewel box show at the Jewish Museum.

Where Do European Country Names Come From?

Word nerd Rob Watts explains where the names of all the European countries come from. Which country is the “land of the rabbits”? Why does Germany have so many different names? Where do the Dutch actually live? What links Croatians and neckties? (via open culture ) Tags:

'Only the survival of our studio would make us consider such a painful action': Tim Schafer announces Double Fine layoffs just 3 weeks after Xbox cut it loose

A total of 23 people have been put out of work.

AI’s finally expensive enough to make Wall Street nervous

It's earnings season, and investors got an unpleasant surprise from Google: an increase on its spending estimate, to as much as $205 billion - from the last quarter's projection of up to $190 billion. Even the lower end of Google's new projected range - $195 billion - is much

Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search?

A Georgia man was charged with a felony for allegedly wiping his phone while being questioned by Customs and Border Protection. Samuel Tunick had something in common with others who have had their devices searched at airports: He was an activist. Unlike others who have had

In devastated south Lebanon village, residents count on army deployment

‘Superhero Fatigue Is Real. Spider-Man Fatigue Is Not’: Tom Holland’s ‘Brand New Day’ Could Score One of the Biggest Opening Weekends Ever

Superhero fatigue is no match for Peter Parker. Sure, comic book movies have been on the fritz. But Marvel’s friendly neighborhood web-slinger is about to change the narrative, with Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swinging to a truly heroic box office debut. Estimates are

Scientists uncover two new ways doxycycline disables bacterial ribosomes

Scientists have discovered two new mechanisms for how a well-established antibiotic works, paving the way for the potential development of new antibiotic treatments.

Children who miss preschool more likely to start school behind, study finds

Children who attend preschool before starting school are significantly more likely to arrive ready to learn, according to a major Curtin University study of more than 123,000 Western Australian children.

Many feared trapped in quake-hit Japan mall

Ten people were thought to be unaccounted for in the mall as night fell after the afternoon quake.

Tyler Childers Looks Back on ‘Long Violent History’: ‘It’s Ruffled Some Feathers’

The songwriter also encourages Ameicans to listen to New Orleans piano player James Booker's "Make a Better World"

Pokopia’s First Major DLC, Bubbly Basin, Is Out Next Week

Swimming in new Pokémon

Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries

In June, Nintendo announced a new version of the Switch 2 that should let you easily replace its battery pack - but only for Europe. Logitech will do much the same. User-replaceable batteries will be the law in Europe in February 2027, but instead of bringing them to the rest

White House responds to John Mellencamp criticizing 'Gulf of America' name change

Mellencamp, who references the Gulf of Mexico in the lyrics of his song “Pink Houses,” criticized the change during at least two recent performances on his “Dancing Words Tour.”

Newly released Biden recordings show memory struggles, references to ‘classified’ material

Over two hours of audio recordings that former President Biden fought to keep private were released on Monday. In 2016 and 2017 home interviews with memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer, the former president acknowledged that some of the notes he kept at his home included

WSJ editorial board calls Trump wrong about nixing Senate filibuster for SAVE America Act: 'A terrible trade'

The Wall Street Journal editorial board on Monday said President Trump is wrong in his pressure campaign to get rid of the Senate filibuster for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. “Bad ideas are everywhere in Washington, but here’s one that belongs in

Pentagon to rename Charleston base for Graham: Report

The Pentagon will reportedly rename a South Carolina military base after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), an Air Force veteran, citing his “decades of distinguished service” to Congress and the armed services. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink in a July 27 internal memo

Cracker Barrel to pay outgoing CEO’s security costs, $4.6M in exit fees after failed rebrand attempt: reports

The Southern dining chain will continue paying an unspecified amount for Masino’s protection for as long as the board deems it “reasonably necessary," according to a regulatory filing.

‘I Will Find You’ Becomes Netflix’s No. 10 Most-Popular English-Language TV Series of All Time

Harlan Coben’s “I Will Find You” has become Netflix’s No. 10 most-popular English-language TV series of all time, having reached a cumulative 101.9 million views in the six weeks since its release. Previously, the No. 10 spot belonged to the limited series “His & Hers,” which

God Of War Laufey Actor Says The Love Between Kratos And Fey Is Like ‘A Soul Finding Its Own Reflection In Another’

We didn’t get much new info at its SDCC panel, but hearing about the actors' journeys was fun

Nobody remembers the Marvel game that quietly revealed the MCU’s next era

Firaxis and 2K's Marvel’s Midnight Suns is worth a revisit now that a Ghost Rider movie is on the horizon for the MCU

Single molecule becomes quantum sensor for imaging proteins at nanoscale

A new quantum sensing technique could enable measurements of single protein structures and other important molecules, with potential applications in drug discovery and structural biology. A research team from the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of

International team evaluates anoxic marine basins as potential sites for carbon sequestration

Could taking plant biomass and burying it in the deep, anoxic parts of the ocean be a workable large-scale strategy for carbon sequestration? The concept has intrigued scientists for years, and now a recent international workshop led by UC Santa Barbara researchers has taken

‘Biological War’ TV Adaptation in the Works at Universal Global Television and Patrick Macmanus’ Littleton Road Productions (EXCLUSIVE)

Following a bidding war, Universal Global Television and Patrick Macmanus’ Littleton Road Productions have acquired the rights to “Biological War: A Scenario,” Annie Jacobsen’s latest novel out today. The television adaptation will be taken out to buyers in the upcoming weeks.

Gold Medal Figure Skater and Magic: The Gathering Superfan Amber Glenn on Her 100,000-Card Collection and What She’d Want in Her Own ‘Secret Lair’ Set

Figure skater Amber Glenn went viral during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, partly because she won a gold medal and partly because she outed herself as a huge fan of Hasbro’s popular tabletop card game Magic: The Gathering. On multiple occasions throughout the

Sega announces Crazy Taxi World Tour network test dates and signups

2027's Crazy Taxi game will be playable in September for a select few on PC, PS5, and Xbox, thanks to a new closed network test from Sega.

Pokémon Pokopia leak reveals underwater DLC's release date

Bubbly Basin and the cozy game's expansion pass will give fans a taste of what's to come in Winds and Waves

5 takeaways on Fauci's diaries during COVID-19 response

In years’ worth of journal entries, Dr. Anthony Fauci wrote about the uncertainty surrounding the origins of COVID-19, the media attention he received during the pandemic and his “unique” relationship with President Trump. The office of Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) released the

Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments

Apple says it won't limit the capabilities of devices leased through its new Upgrade program if you miss a payment. In an emailed statement to The Verge, Apple spokesperson Brian Bumbery says, "There will be no restricted mode and/or there will be no limitations put on device

Maripool – “Favourite”

In a month from today, Natacha Simões releases her debut Maripool album Rotten Luck . The Lisbon-born, London-based singer-songwriter unveiled the compelling lead single " Crossing " last month, and now she's back with a dark, cathartic anthem called "Favourite." The post

Canadians spent $3.3B less on travel to US after Trump returned to White House: Report

Canadians’ trips to the U.S. declined by $3.3 billion last year as citizens remained wedged in the midst of a new economic and political arena sparked by President Trump’s second term. Our neighbors up north spent $18.8 billion on trips to the U.S. in 2025, according to a

Kris Jenner’s Mom Mary Jo Shannon’s Cause of Death Revealed

A favorite on the Kardashians’ shows, the nonagenarian died earlier in July

Ukrainian foreign minister says he warned Iranian counterpart against escalation, support for Russia

July 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday he called his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, following Iran's denunciation of a Ukrainian drone attack on one of its ships, warned him against escalation and told him to end all support for

US Senate to vote on Russia sanctions bill in tribute to Graham

By Patricia Zengerle and Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate will begin voting on sweeping Russian energy sanctions legislation on Tuesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits the Capitol, seeing the vote as a tribute to the bill's

Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan giving itself greater control over transit lines

DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - Iran has proposed to Oman a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under which one direction of traffic would pass through Iranian waters and part of the opposite route would also be in Iranian waters, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem

Kushner, Witkoff visit to Ukraine under discussion

President Trump’s top officials for peace negotiations, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are in talks to visit Ukraine, a Ukrainian official told The Hill, likely reviving U.S. efforts to reach a settlement to end Russia’s war against the country. The discussions about a

Psychonauts 2 Studio Double Fine Hit With Layoffs Amid Divestiture From Xbox

Double Fine is being spun off from Xbox amid a massive restructuring

Batman: Caped Crusader season 2 review: Even a perfect Joker can't save this show

The spiritual successor to Batman: The Animated series delivers a few standout episodes, but doesn't live up to its ambitions

Three new kings uncovered, and a new understanding of the Assyrian King List

For approximately a century, researchers studying the Assyrian Empire's history have relied on the Assyrian King List (AKL) as the definitive record of Assyrian monarchs and their chronology, especially for later periods of Assyrian history. But a recent article published in

Plant-derived lignin could guide bone repair by forming bone-like minerals

A naturally abundant plant material best known for giving trees and crops their strength may one day help repair broken bones, according to a new study led by postdoctoral researcher Dr. Srinath Palakurthy and Professor Rivka Elbaum of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Mediators see progress in Iran war ceasefire restoration push

Mediators in the U.S.-Iran war negotiations have reported progress in a potential ceasefire after both American and Iranian forces paused attacks, despite continued fighting by other forces in the Middle East. Discussions led by Qatar and Pakistan hope to bridge the gap between

Arctic Monkeys Producer James Ford Battled Cancer to Emerge with a Life-Affirming Solo Album

Lost in Another World , released under his full name James Ellis Ford, was partially recorded in a London hospital while the songwriter underwent treatment for leukemia

44 states are aligned on one thing in their fight against prediction markets. It's about sports wagering

The letter is part of the commission’s public comment period for the first draft of its proposed rule on regulating prediction markets.

Trump Gets Major Legal Victory on Mail-In Voting Restrictions—for Now

In a blow to voters everywhere, a federal appeals court just made it easier for President Donald Trump to suppress mail-in voting. The midterms are two months away. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit affirmed a lower court’s decision Tuesday, arguing that a

Erdogan hosts Zaidi, touts ‘historic step’ in Turkey-Iraq energy ties

The Turkish president outlined Ankara’s priorities with the new Iraqi government during the Iraqi leader’s first visit to Turkey: security, energy cooperation and the Development Road.

Lidl recalls cookies distributed to all stores over undeclared allergens

The recalled cookies were distributed to all of the German supermarket chains' U.S. locations.

'343 Guilty Spark' skulls and terminal locations in Halo Campaign Evolved

A guide detailing where to find the three skulls and one terminal on the "343 Guilty Spark" mission in Halo: Campaign Evolved.