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Trump Speech Live Updates: President Exaggerates Claims About Election Vulnerabilities - The New York Times
Trump Speech Live Updates: President Exaggerates Claims About Election Vulnerabilities The New York TimesKey moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities CNNTrump Just Did More Damage to Elections Than China The AtlanticTrump Threatens To Revoke ABC And NBC Broadcast Licenses For Not Carrying His Speech Live ForbesFive things to know about Trump's election fraud allegations The […]
A Pitt professor breaks down what to know about the diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A Pitt professor breaks down what to know about the diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCyclospora Outbreak: What to Know About Symptoms and Food Safety The New York TimesAlaska reports 5 cases of parasitic disease that has sickened thousands nationally Anchorage Daily NewsDomestically Acquired Cyclosporiasis Cases in Multiple U.S. States, 2026 | HAN Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC […]
Zelensky ousts popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s drone program - The Washington Post
Zelensky ousts popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s drone program The Washington PostUkraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View. The New York TimesWorld in Brief: Protests in Ukraine; Chevron mulls a deal with Iraq The EconomistUkraine’s Outgoing Defense Minister Delivers Rare Challenge to Zelensky WSJZelenskyy fires Ukraine’s tech-savvy defense minister in […]
‘God Of War’ To Recast Lead Kratos After Ryan Hurst Suffered Injury On Set Of Prime Video Series - Deadline
‘God Of War’ To Recast Lead Kratos After Ryan Hurst Suffered Injury On Set Of Prime Video Series Deadline'God Of War' Star Ryan Hurst Injured on Set, Production Halted TMZ‘God of War’ Shocker: Kratos Actor Ryan Hurst Recast After On-Set Injury VarietyKratos Recast After Ryan Hurst Tears Bicep Filming Stunt for God of War Show, Putting Filming on […]
Iran says seven killed in latest US strikes, warns war ‘will spread’ - Al Jazeera
Iran says seven killed in latest US strikes, warns war ‘will spread’ Al JazeeraIran threatens to lash out at Arab neighbors as US ramps up strikes Fox NewsIran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikes ReutersU.S. Targets Iranian Bridges in Bid to Choke Off Regime’s Supply Routes WSJIran war live: US carries out strikes on civilian infrastructure […]
At least 2 dead in catastrophic flooding in Texas Hill Country - CNN
At least 2 dead in catastrophic flooding in Texas Hill Country CNNTexas flooding: 2 reported deaths in catastrophic Hill Country flooding FOX 7 AustinAfter a year of repairs, a Guadalupe River homeowner faces flood damage again CBS NewsAt least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area as Camp Mystic BBCLive updates: Two deaths confirmed as Flash Flood Emergency […]

Kris Jenner's mom, beloved matriarch Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, dies at 91 July 16, 2026
Kris Jenner's mom, the beloved 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' matriarch Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, died Thursday. She was 91.
Emily St. Martin
Hal Williams, 'Sanford and Son' and '227' actor, dies at 91 July 16, 2026
Actor Hal Williams, who portrayed Officer Smitty on 'Sanford and Son' and Lester Jenkins on '227,' has died. He was 91.
Tracy Brown
Netflix reports higher profits as investors worry about growth July 16, 2026
Netflix beat analyst expectations on net income in the second quarter, as the streamer sought to reassure investors that its business model remains strong.
Wendy Lee
The Hollywood Bowl's beast of a new sound system is a work in progress July 16, 2026
The L.A. Phil began the first all-American week of the L.A. Phil Hollywood Bowl season with new works about soccer and Suffs led by Tito Munoz in his Bowl debut and Thomas Wilkins
Mark Swed
Chloe Fineman is saying goodbye to 'SNL' after seven seasons July 16, 2026
Chloe Fineman announced her departure from 'Saturday Night Live' after seven seasons on the NBC sketch comedy show.
Emily St. Martin
A young woman with autism finds a sport of her own in the predictable but sweet 'Horsegirls' July 16, 2026
The unusual discipline of hobby horsing is showcased in a movie based on a true story that also touches on bullying, cancer and personal independence.
Katie Walsh
In 'Remake,' a filmmaker obsesses over his lost son, guilty he may have made him a casualty July 16, 2026
Ross McElwee, a longtime diaristic documentary-maker, assembles a personal ode to the troubled boy on the edge of his frame who became a drug addict.
Tim Grierson
'Disorderly person' arrested for allegedly shouting racial slur, lunging at 'Today's' Craig Melvin July 16, 2026
An intruder breached 'Today' show security and confronted co-anchor Craig Melvin, lunging and yelling a racial slur at him.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Shohei Ohtani wins two ESPYs ... and Mike Tyson learns the Dodgers superstar is a guy July 16, 2026
Dodgers two-way phenomenon Shohei Ohtani is a global superstar. Still, a hot mic at the ESPYs on Wednesday picked up legendary boxer Mike Tyson asking Jake Paul, 'Shohei's a guy?'
Chuck Schilken
Goldenvoice's Ocean Way fest gets Olivia Dean, the Killers to Santa Monica. Take the E, there's no parking July 16, 2026
"There's a creative legacy here that's unlike anywhere else," said Goldenvoice's Nic Adler. "Ocean Way Festival is our opportunity to celebrate that history."
August Brown

US launches fresh wave of strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit July 17, 2026
Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Papers: 'Spending warning to Burnham' and 'Only 693 days till Euros' July 17, 2026
The IMF gives a "spending warning to Burnham" and England eyes the Euros after its World Cup loss - Friday's front pages.
Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms July 17, 2026
The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence.
Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea July 17, 2026
Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says.
More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened? July 17, 2026
Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.
Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges July 17, 2026
Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation July 17, 2026
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military July 17, 2026
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and over.
Philippines condemns Chinese media depicting it as monkey in AI video July 17, 2026
China Daily posted a video of a monkey being forced to sing its claims to the South China Sea.
Prisoner arrested after escaping during hospital transfer July 17, 2026
Marwan Jumaa, who is serving a sentence for attacking two women, escaped on Tuesday evening.

Pete Hegseth’s Plan for ‘High T’ Troops Is a Junk-Science Fever Dream July 17, 2026
The defense secretary’s idea of administering testosterone therapy to members of the US Armed Forces reveals little understanding of the complexity of hormones.
Miles Klee
Why Apple Sued OpenAI, New York Takes on Data Centers, and What to Know about Cyclosporiasis July 16, 2026
On today’s Uncanny Valley, we unpack OpenAI’s ongoing drama, both legal and reputational, and whether these developments could further hurt the company—particularly in its fight against Anthropic.
Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer, Leah Feiger, Emily Mullin
Salad Chains Are Seeing Foot Traffic Drop Over Cyclosporiasis Fears July 16, 2026
Foot traffic to leafy green chains is falling, data shows. Still, a few brave souls who spoke to WIRED were determined to get their fix. “I honestly didn’t even think about” the risk of explosive diarrhea, one says.
Kate Taylor
Do Face Masks Help With Wildfire Smoke? Yes, But More Is Needed July 16, 2026
As wildfire smoke threatens air quality and safety for millions, here’s your playbook to keep your family safe from the damaging effects of smoke.
Matthew Korfhage
Review: Xgimi Titan Noir Max Home Projector (2026) July 16, 2026
This remarkably vivid home projector has deep inky blacks, without a five-figure price tag.
John Brandon
Everyone Thinks They Have the Diarrhea Parasite July 16, 2026
Cyclosporiasis isn’t the only thing spreading across the US. So is anxiety about getting hit with it.
Emily Mullin, Kate Taylor, Leah Feiger
Here’s Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate AI Faster July 16, 2026
The company endorsed landmark AI transparency laws in California and New York last year, but its head of US state and local policy says they may already be outdated.
Maxwell Zeff
Swatch’s New Gold MoonSwatch Solves the Problem of the Nightmare Royal Pop Launch July 16, 2026
Swatch’s latest MoonSwatch is the Mission to the Moon 1969, a limited-edition model with components crafted from Omega’s 18K Moonshine Gold. To get one, you'll have to join a lottery.
Jeremy White
XPeng’s New ‘Budget’ EV Looks Like the Ferrari Luce July 16, 2026
The electric L03 is looking to punch above its weight in style and tech as it launches in 60 countries worldwide.
Jeremy White
11 Best Sleeping Bags (2026): Ultralight, Warm Weather, for Kids July 16, 2026
Whether you’re climbing peaks or taking the family to the local park, we’ve found the best sleeping bags for every temperature, budget, and camping expedition.
Scott Gilbertson, Gear Team