Landslide in China kills 8, at least 34 missing: Officials
The area where the landslide happened is known for “unpredictable” steep terrain.
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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. to send refueling aircraft to Israel amid Iran escalation fears
Axios reports Trump is weighing strikes on Iranian power facilities, nuclear sites and a suspected underground facility. Iran's Khamenei adviser Mohsen Rezaei warned that if U.S. attacks continue for several days, Tehran will 'move into a phase of full-scale offensive operations'
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 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
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.
We just awarded $500 to the PC gamer who sent us this wild Crimson Desert video, and next month it could be you
We're giving away $500 in Amazon gift cards every month, so send in your best gaming clips for a chance to win.
Matt Damon’s 13 Best Performances: From Math Genius to Greek King
Matt Damon has cemented himself as one of the defining actors of his generation, building a career that balances blockbuster stardom with acclaimed dramatic work. To celebrate the actor, Variety is ranking his 12 best film performances. After getting his start with small roles
Study finds high school track experience gives baseball players an edge MLB teams overlook
A new study by a University of Florida sport management professor and colleagues challenges long-held assumptions about how young athletes should train and suggests that Major League Baseball teams might be missing players with a competitive edge.
Newsom: Only thing missing from Trump speech was 'tin foil'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) blasted President Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday in which he cast doubt on the security of U.S. election systems, warning that the president would use it as a precursor to meddle in the upcoming midterms. Newsom likened the speech to the
Does anyone know how to drive this thing?
It's increasingly looking like nobody remembers how videogames work—or cares to.
US companies sign energy agreements with Iraq
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story US companies sign energy agreements with Iraq U.S. firms signed several oil-related and
Shoshana Bryen, Asia Times contributor, dies
Shoshana Bryen, senior director of Washington’s Jewish Policy Center and editor of inFOCUS Quarterly, died on Thursday, July 16, 2026. She was a longtime contributor to Asia Times of articles often written in collaboration with her husband, former US Under Secretary of Defense
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from the US market after cyclosporiasis outbreak
Food producer Taylor Farms released a statement on the Cyclospora outbreak Friday, confirming that it's "voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the US market." Reuters reports that, according to a source, Taylor Farms told customers like Yum
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
AIPAC drops online donations to Dems who backed Israel aid cut
AIPAC site removes option to give to more than a dozen Democrats, removes Pelosi plaudits.
Rachel Cusk’s New Novel May Be Dark Portrait of Natalie Portman
Unherd columnist Valerie Stivers suggests Cusk's ‘Life of M’ mines the Oscar-winning actor's life for a thinly-veiled portrait of the Hollywood star.
Xbox Game Pass just got the best Vampire Survivors clone in years
Ascend to Zero is the best new roguelike of 2026, mixing ideas from Vampire Survivors, Hades, Transistor, Scarlet Nexus, and more.
2 months after releasing Zero Parades, Studio ZA/UM is laying off employees: 'Its commercial performance has not enabled us to sustain a studio of our current size'
Up to 32 people will be put out of work.
Sacks warns US risks losing AI edge after new Chinese model launch
{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 Sacks warns US risks losing AI edge after new Chinese model launch Former White House AI and cryptocurrency czar
Judge rules OMB can’t retroactively nix grants based on new rules
The court denied the Trump administration’s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought by 20 states.
The Best 4K TVs to Turn Your Home into a Mini Movie Theater in 2026
Not all 4K TVs are made equally. There are plenty of 4K TVs that are colorful, large and sharp, but not all of them have the same features and settings or have the same picture and audio quality. With so many to pick, it may be tough to find the best one for your home […]
United denies offering free flight changes over Trump airport name
United Airlines is pushing back on reports that it will allow passengers to change their flight destinations for free if they do not want to land at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach. A travel blog called Live and Let’s Fly shared an internal
FactChecking Trump’s Election Security Speech
In a July 16 prime-time speech that warned of "shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure," President Donald Trump cast doubt on the country's ability to hold "free and fair elections" but offered no evidence that widespread fraud had occurred. The post
Mortal Kombat 2 HBO Max streaming release date announced
Warner Bros. and HBO Max confirmed Friday that Mortal Kombat 2 (2026) will start streaming on July 24, just ahead of the movie's physical release.
Tuberculosis drug discovery gets smarter with AI
When researchers screen potential tuberculosis drugs, they often end up with too many options. Some look promising but later prove to be costly dead ends. "We might get thousands of compounds from a screen and then have to decide which one are we going to work on?" said James
Netflix Paid $587 Million for Ben Affleck’s AI Startup InterPositive
Netflix paid $587 million in cash when it purchased Ben Affleck’s AI startup InterPositive, the company disclosed in a federal filing. As part of the company’s Form 10-Q report with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Netflix confirmed that it completed an acquisition in
Disco Elysium Studio Says Game About People Forced Into Impossible Situations Didn’t Sell Well Enough To Prevent Layoffs
In a post on social media, ZA/UM wrote that it would lay off 32 developers two months after releasing Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
Waves of US strikes on Iran hit week mark
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Waves of US strikes on Iran
US firms sign energy and other deals with Iraq after Trump touts its oil
U.S. firms signed several oil-related and other deals with Iraq on Friday, days after President Trump said the two sides would be “doing a lot of deals” because of the Middle Eastern nation’s oil. Among the U.S. companies that signed energy-related deals during an event at the