Burger King launches new Whopper rule that picky eaters will love

This week in Whoppers.

House GOP leaders scrambling to set up a briefing on Iran war developments

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could possibly attend the House GOP Conference meeting Tuesday morning.

Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze Surf Back into Theaters for ‘Point Break’s’ 35th Anniversary – Film News in Brief

Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze are surfing back to the big screen in celebration of “Point Break’s” 35th anniversary. A new 4k restoration will be released by Resurgence Media Group, Saga Arts and Fathom Entertainment. The film will hit theaters on Aug. 16 and 19. Surfer Matt

GTA Wiki Accuses Fandom Of Ripping Off Its Articles And Shares Evidence: ‘We Want Everyone To See How Shameless They Are About It’

Fandom's legal team claims some similarities are to be 'expected' when writing about GTA Online updates

Researchers complete new assessments of vulnerable Southern Ocean species

Postdoctoral researcher Renato Borras-Chavez's area of study—pinnipeds in the Southern Ocean—often takes him far from the University of Rhode Island campus. Now, the researcher in Sarah Kienle's CEAL Lab is sharing more about declining populations of certain seals and will

Japan's first mosasaur premaxilla fossil hints at a new species

A research team from Okayama University of Science, Tokyo City University, the Natural History Museum, Kishiwada City (Osaka Prefecture), and other institutions has identified four previously unrecognized fossil bones from a rock containing mosasaur remains collected about 30

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Just Tied ‘I Will Always Love You’

The country singer now joins Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey as one of only three women to have a song spend 14 weeks at Number One

Africa: We Have Grown Together - Spain World Cup Winning Coach, De La Fuente

[Leadership] An emotional Spain coach Luis de la Fuente spoke of his pride in his players after they won the second World Cup in the country's history.

Africa: World Cup Final Deadlocked As Spain, Argentina Cancel Each Other Out At Half-Time

[Leadership] Spain and Argentina remain locked at 0-0 at half-time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a tense and closely contested opening 45 minutes at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Africa: Torres Strikes in Extra Time As Spain Edge Argentina to Lift World Cup

[Leadership] Spain were crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after Ferran Torres' extra-time winner sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Argentina in a gripping final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

Africa: Spain Deserved to World Cup, Says Argentina's Coach Scaloni

[Leadership] Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.

Watch 1969’s Apollo 11 Moon Landing “Live!”

57 years ago today, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon and went for a little walk. For the 18th year in a row, you can watch the original CBS News coverage of Walter Cronkite reporting on the Moon landing and the first Moon walk on a small B&W

Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellor

The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.

Fifth state linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, investigation still focused on lettuce

At least 1,600 cases have been linked to the outbreak, but the true case count is likely much

US-Iran strikes: latest developments

Iran's president said his country is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic and Tehran hit Gulf states. Iran in 'full-scale war' with US Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country was in a

Paramount-Warner Bros. merger blocked by judge in new legal snag

A federal judge has put the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger on hold temporarily after 12 US states sued to block it.

Head of Commerce Department's AI safety arm resigns

Dr. Chris Fall, the director of the Commerce Department's Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) is resigning after just three months in the role. The exit of Fall, who was appointed to head the AI safety organization in April, comes amid a fluctuation in the Trump

Forza Horizon 5 Director Reacts To The Xbox Mess: ‘The Concept Of Game Pass Was Good…Unfortunately It Didn’t Work’

The developer also defended Sarah Bond's contributions

Ukraine bombs warehouses, targeting Wildberries — Russia’s version of Amazon

Ukraine’s long-range drone attacks, including strikes this weekend on e-commerce warehouses, have undercut the Kremlin’s efforts to shield most Russian citizens from the war.

There's no right or wrong way to say 'Appalachia'

People pronounce the word "Appalachia" differently, and much of that contrast depends on where they live. But no matter how you say it, a Virginia Tech project shows that no one way trumps all. The differences are rooted in historical and community influences.

Why some human brains can outlast other soft tissues after death

Why do some brains survive long after death when most other soft tissue decays? That's the question a research team led by Alexandra Morton-Hayward at the University of Oxford set out to answer.

Iceland has 'nothing to lose' in EU membership talks, says French foreign minister

Iceland first applied to join the European Union in 2009, in the wake of the collapse of its financial sector, but suspended accession talks in 2015.

John Glacier – “Bond Girl”

Last year, John Glacier released her memorable debut album Like A Ribbon . Since then, the London-based musician has collaborated with Blondshell and MJ Cole , and today she's back with a chic new number called "Bond Girl." The track is low-key and sleek, co-produced with Take

Capital One bet big on Discover. Now it must prove the gamble was worth it

Tuesday evening's second-quarter earnings report is the perfect stage to do just that.

Flash floods kill 20 in Afghanistan, 100 missing, authorities say

KABUL, July 20 - At least 20 people were killed in flash floods in northeastern Afghanistan on Monday, the Taliban-run government said.

Warren backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

Progressive Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, five days before early voting in the race begins. Warren, who previously backed state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) before she dropped out of the race earlier

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Ties Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey’s Records on Billboard Hot 100

The year’s biggest hit single, Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” has racked up its 14th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — and has tied a record held by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Langley’s song, which first topped the Hot 100 chart in February, ties Mariah Carey’s

Trump says 'Netanyahu will not be arrested' after Mamdani calls him 'a war criminal'

President Trump said Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "will not be arrested" in the U.S. after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) floated the idea over the weekend, calling the Israeli leader "a war criminal." "Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested,

Journey’s Jonathan Cain Lays Into ‘Annoying, Bitter Old Man’ Bruce Springsteen: ‘Shut Up, Bruce… You Were Born in the USA, So Act Like It’

Longtime Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain believes rockers should keep their politics off-stage — but in interviews, he continues to be proud to trumpet his conservative beliefs. He used a podcast interview to blast a fellow 76-year-old, Bruce Springsteen, as an “annoying,

China’s Moonshot AI pauses subscriptions for powerful Kimi K3 model due to surging demand

The Beijing-based firm said Sunday it had experienced “unprecedented compute challenges” and would temporarily focus on ensuring it could serve its existing paid users. The large-language model was trained on 2.8 trillion parameters, making it the largest open-source model ever

'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergies caused by tick bites

Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.

The Mermaid Mask is one of 2026's best reviewed games, for good reason

The Mermaid Mask is a hilarious murder mystery game with a memorable cast of goofball suspects.

Greater nutrient variety can counterintuitively shrink microbial diversity, experiments reveal

Microbial communities are considered particularly diverse—in soil, water and the human body. A common assumption in ecology is that the greater the diversity of available nutrients, the more species can coexist. A research team at the University of Tübingen has now shown that

Investing podcasts are super popular. But do they help people learn the market?

From game highlights to cold cases to political pontificating, podcasts provide the stage for public conversations in 2026. But are we learning anything from all that chatter? When it comes to investing and playing the markets, the answer seems to be yes. New research from the

‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Limited Edition DC Comic Book, Experiential Space for Fans Planned for San Diego Comic-Con (EXCLUSIVE)

“Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” takes place in a comic book shop, so it’s only natural that the new HBO Max series would get its own, actual comic book. As “The Big Bang Theory” spinoff hits San Diego Comic-Con this week, the comic book — featuring cover art by DC Comics

Judge hits brakes on Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery merger

A judge in California has put Paramount's planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on hold while the court considers a sweeping antitrust lawsuit challenging the multibillion-dollar transaction, which was brought against the company last week. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has a surprising connection to Dune

Frank Herbert's Dune books eventually connect Paul Atreides all the way back to the Trojan War.

Trump to attend dignified transfer of US soldiers killed in Iran strikes

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Monday that President Trump will attend the dignified transfer of the Americans killed as a result of Iranian strikes over the weekend. “President Trump will attend the dignified transfer of our fallen heroes tomorrow

Paramount Warner Bros. Merger Temporarily Paused By Judge

California and 11 other states have successfully stopped the deal from moving forward for 14 days

Judge Blocks Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger in Huge Blow to Trump Ally

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the proposed merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount, determining that the combination of the two megacorporations would violate antitrust laws. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín issued a 14-day restraining order on the

Chloe Fineman Among Four Cast in ‘Myron Bolitar’ Series at Netflix

Chloe Fineman has already found her first post-“SNL” gig, with a series regular role in the “Myron Bolitar” series currently in the works at Netflix. Fineman is one of three actors joining the show as a series regular, alongside both Jabari Banks (“Bel Air”) and Jamie McShane

Judge pauses Paramount’s attempt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery

A judge partially granted the request from a dozen state attorneys general to temporarily place the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery on hold, as reported by Variety and Reuters. US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín said that based on the new

World's first gene edited Culicoides biting midges open door for livestock disease research

Scientists have successfully edited the genome of biting midges, opening the door to new research on how these insects transmit disease. Culicoides biting midges are small blood-feeding insects responsible for spreading important vector-borne viruses such as bluetongue virus

Research reveals how human bias shapes social media feeds

People are naturally attracted to excitement. According to new Virginia Tech research, the same is true on social media, where feeds are overrun with international travel, skydiving and other experiences that may seem out of the ordinary.

Study could help event organizers prevent crowd crushes and stampedes

McGill researchers have found that dangerous crowd conditions leading to surges and stampedes may not emerge suddenly but instead develop gradually, as repeated physical contact and pushing accumulate and become synchronized among nearby individuals. Recognizing how these

AI optimism is now copper's biggest driver: Chart of the Day

Ben Shapiro Praises ‘The Odyssey’ as a “Masterpiece” Despite Elliot Page Casting Criticism

“The broader theme of the movie is actually very much in line with many things that conservatives think," the right-wing influencer said in his review. "If you let Elliot Page kill that for you, I think you’re missing out on an incredible moviegoing experience."

Trump Demands Journalists’ Phone Records Over Air Force One Leak

Donald Trump’s administration demanded the phone records of several New York Times journalists and their families in an effort to track down the sources who spilled on the president’s new Air Force One. Late last week, the Department of Justice told the publication it had

State Department Targets Hasan Piker, Ilhan Omar’s Daughter, and DSA

The State Department is trying to smear left-wing organizations and activists as “front groups and fellow travelers” for the Cuban government. In a report published Monday titled “Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism,” the State Department singled out political

Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia

The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.