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Search for North Carolina woman Liz Waddell is still a missing person case, Grenada police insist - NBC News
Search for North Carolina woman Liz Waddell is still a missing person case, Grenada police insist NBC NewsGrenada police: Missing Cary woman was last seen swimming near jetty WRALMissing North Carolina mom Elizabeth Waddell’s last moments caught on camera before vanishing in Caribbean: cops New York PostClose Friend of American Woman Missing on Grenada Vacation Details When She […]
Live updates: Japan earthquake; Many people trapped in collapsed shopping mall - CNN
Live updates: Japan earthquake; Many people trapped in collapsed shopping mall CNNMany Feared Trapped in Mall Collapse After Japan Earthquake, Officials Say The New York TimesPeople trapped and injured after powerful earthquake strikes Japan YahooSeveral feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake CNNLive updates: Earthquake in Japan caused buildings to collapse as multiple people feared dead NBC News
Lindsey Graham’s death leaves Trump reflecting on his own mortality - The Washington Post
Lindsey Graham’s death leaves Trump reflecting on his own mortality The Washington PostLive updates: Sen. Lindsey Graham Washington DC funeral service CNNLive updates: Trump meets separately with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu; D.C. bids farewell to Lindsey Graham NBC NewsCapitol agenda: Graham’s legacy faces uncertain future PoliticoLindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' at services drawing world leaders in Washington MPR News
Odyssey translator slams Nolan's film adaptation as 'gimmicky' with 'no sex' - BBC
Odyssey translator slams Nolan's film adaptation as 'gimmicky' with 'no sex' BBCEmily Wilson · An Uncomplicated Man London Review of Books'The Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson rips 'abysmal' Christopher Nolan film Page SixAMC Entertainment (AMC) Soars 10% on Record IMAX Revenue, Thanks to ‘The Odyssey’ Yahoo FinanceAn ‘Odyssey’ for Our Own Time The Atlantic
Trump expresses frustrations with Netanyahu before their first meeting since launching the Iran war - AP News
Trump expresses frustrations with Netanyahu before their first meeting since launching the Iran war AP NewsWhy this time around, Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump might not go to script CNNTrump to meet with Israel's Netanyahu at White House CBS NewsNetanyahu arrives to meet Trump following Zelenskyy meeting before Lindsey Graham funeral service – US politics live The GuardianTrump shows irritation […]
UEFA blasts FIFA proposal to allow for $10B in World Cup private investment - ESPN
UEFA blasts FIFA proposal to allow for $10B in World Cup private investment ESPNGianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup The TimesWorld Cup: Uefa furious at reports Fifa plan to sell stakes in tournament BBCGianni Infantino plots World Cup sell-off in ‘nuclear bomb’ for football The TelegraphFifa plans $20bn commercial vehicle to lure external investors Financial Times

Older actresses shine in rarely revived Noël Coward play at Theatricum Botanicum July 28, 2026
Jan Wikstrom, Susan Angelo and Ellen Geer lead a cast of older actress in an entertaining revival of Noël Coward's 'Waiting in the Wings,' presented outdoor at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum under the direction of Willow Geer.
Charles McNulty
'I am Bear, hear me roar': Emmy-winning composer trades Hollywood scores for headbanging riffs July 28, 2026
Three-time Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary channels his inner metalhead in "The Singularity: Ekleipsis," fusing symphonic rock, death metal and star collaborators into his most personal, riff-driven project yet.
Bryan Reesman
'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson rips apart film, says she'd be 'ashamed to have written' script July 28, 2026
The translator who inspired Christopher Nolan when crafting his adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey,' is calling out the film's character depictions.
Emily St. Martin
BuzzFeed is slashing its workforce by 35% under new owner Byron Allen July 27, 2026
Billionaire Byron Allen bought a majority stake in BuzzFeed earlier this year. The media company, known for its eccentric videos and quizzes, is laying off 180 employees across all of its brands.
Cerys Davies
Details on Emma Roberts and Cody John's wedding. And what no-show dad Eric Roberts had to say July 27, 2026
After four years together, actor Emma Roberts and Cody John are married. Inside their intimate Idaho wedding, custom dress details, and star-studded guest list.
Emily St. Martin
Betye Saar, influential assemblage artist who 'liberated' Aunt Jemima, dies at 99 July 27, 2026
Assemblage artist Betye Saar, who's known for arming stereotypical images of mammies with deadly weaponry, and has influenced generations of artists, has died.
Carolina A. Miranda
Paramount CEO David Ellison says the Warner merger is still on track July 27, 2026
Paramount stock has lost about 20% of its value since the beginning of July amid concerns the company will have to shoulder higher costs to get its $111-billion Warner Bros. acquisition across the finish line.
Meg James
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's disease, skin cancer diagnoses: 'I am still very much here' July 27, 2026
In a statement shared with The Times, 'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon announced she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and has dedicated time away from the spotlight to learn how to live with the illness.
Alexandra Del Rosario
The Strokes are getting (way) weirder with age July 27, 2026
'Reality Awaits' is the veteran rock band's first LP since 2020's 'The New Abnormal.'
Mikael Wood
NBCUniversal's Peacock to join YouTube Premium July 27, 2026
The deal will introduce Peacock into millions of new homes.
Meg James

Funeral director 'left baby's remains on floor for two years' July 28, 2026
Victims who lost babies tearfully recall how they were given wrong ashes by Robert Bush.
Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says July 28, 2026
The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
Would Leeds move help Trafford oust Pickford from England team? July 28, 2026
BBC Sport examines James Trafford's England chances after a big-money move to Leeds
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave July 28, 2026
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' during MP's BBC interview July 28, 2026
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment? July 28, 2026
Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.
Laughter and tears at Dame Penelope Keith funeral July 28, 2026
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth says the service at Guildford Cathedral was "deeply moving".
Uefa says Fifa plan for private investment in World Cup 'crosses line' July 28, 2026
European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan July 28, 2026
European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan July 28, 2026
Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.

Is the Electric Trike the Next Big Thing in Shared Micromobility? July 28, 2026
Veo is launching accessibility-focused electric tricycles in Denver, with plans to put its e-trikes on the streets nationwide.
Boone Ashworth
Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders July 28, 2026
Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.
Nena Farrell
Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3 July 28, 2026
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
Boutayna Chokrane
Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026) July 28, 2026
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.
Scott Gilbertson
A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life July 28, 2026
Beeeep. Beeeep. Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.
Jeremy White
Can the New York Times Save Journalism From Our AI Overlords? July 28, 2026
In 2023, the Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. They’ve since spent more than $20 million on the case, and publisher A.G. Sulzberger has no plans to stop fighting it.
Katie Drummond
Silicon Valley’s Next IPO Billionaires Are Coming. Nonprofits Are Ready for Them July 28, 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI employees are expected to give generously after their companies go public. “It’s going to be a wild ride,” says one nonprofit leader.
Paresh Dave
Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine Review: Powerful but Pricey July 28, 2026
Dyson’s new stick vacuum can vacuum and mop in a single cordless device—if you’re willing to really splurge.
Nena Farrell
7-OH Users Are Stockpiling Ahead of a DEA Ban July 28, 2026
The opioid-like compound, which is found in kratom, can cause brutal withdrawal symptoms and will soon be a controlled substance. Some users tell WIRED it has relieved their pain and anxiety.
Manisha Krishnan
An Extreme Solar Storm May Be Even More Devastating Than Previously Imagined July 28, 2026
Scientists have long assumed that there’s an upper limit to the intensity of the solar winds that reach Earth. New research suggests there’s not—and the implications are alarming.
Javier Carbajal