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What parents need to know about ‘Minions & Monsters,’ ‘Elle’ and more - The Washington Post
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Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine - AP News
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Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man' - BBC
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Four Reasons Crimea Has Become Crucial in the Ukraine War - The New York Times
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How extreme heat is changing DC’s July Fourth weekend event plans - The Hill
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Who is on Elle Woods' playlist? '90s bands like No Doubt and Sleater-Kinney July 3, 2026
To root 'Elle' in Seattle's '90s grunge scene and the Riot Grrrl movement, the team behind the show included music from bands that were on the rise at the time, leaning into their own nostalgia.
Angelina Mazza
Don Was produced the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Ozzy. At 73, he found his voice in Detroit -- and the Dead July 3, 2026
Was' LP "Groove in the Face of Adversity" recalls Detroit's blue-collar ambition. His late friend Bob Weir would love his new tour.
August Brown
California designates Bruce Lee Day, first such honor for a Chinese American July 3, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday designating May 17 as a celebration of martial arts icon Bruce Lee for his trailblazing work representing the Asian American community on-screen.
Suhauna Hussain
Our critic cannot tell a lie: 'Young Washington' is the dullest of history lessons July 2, 2026
Arriving in the cloak of a summer blockbuster, this simplistic take on the future U.S. president shows us a decent, noble kid with zero complexity.
Katie Walsh
Argentine club queen Six Sex wants you to get free July 2, 2026
In her debut album, "Ultra," Six Sex counters today's "sex recession" with "ultra terrorific fantasy." She spoke to De Los about her pleasure-seeking ethos and Argentina's alt-pop vanguard.
Reanna Cruz
Influencer Nara Smith reveals 2-year-old daughter Whimsy's cancer diagnosis July 2, 2026
Influencer Nara Smith, known for her elaborate deconstructed cooking videos, revealed one of the four children she shares with model Lucky Blue Smith is battling cancer.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Herb Alpert on the question in his head and the sadness in his horn July 2, 2026
Ahead of a show Sunday night at the Hollywood Bowl, the 91-year-old trumpeter looks back at his decades-long career.
Mikael Wood
NBCUniversal spin marks new era of Hollywood moguls July 2, 2026
A new crop of leaders has emerged, reflecting Silicon Valley's vast influence.
Meg James
When, unlike our upcoming 250th anniversary, a bicentennial mattered to orchestras July 2, 2026
Unlike our stingy semiquincentennial, in 1976, the NEA observed the bicentennial by commissioning six major U.S. composers for six orchestras.
Mark Swed
Toni Morrison wrote the real history of America. We're just finally reading it July 2, 2026
An Ohio statewide remix of Toni Morrison's oeuvre connects the ghosts of 'Beloved' to the neighborhoods of 'Sula' to reveal the real narratives of the American experiment.
Leigh Haber

Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race July 3, 2026
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match? July 3, 2026
Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder July 3, 2026
The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.
Henry Nowak's killer appeals conviction and sentence July 3, 2026
Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.
Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks July 3, 2026
The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.
Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman on Greek island in 2009 July 3, 2026
The man is sentenced to 10 years for killing Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, who was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009.
Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man' July 3, 2026
Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out scene of the attack.
German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness July 3, 2026
A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.
Syrian ex-colonel accused of crimes against humanity deemed 'unfit to plead' July 3, 2026
Salem Al-Salem, 58, is charged with three counts of murder as a crime against humanity, three counts of torture and one charge of conduct ancillary to murder.
NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day July 3, 2026
The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.

Google DeepMind Unionization Talks Are Off to a Rocky Start July 3, 2026
During negotiations on Wednesday, employees voiced frustrations with what they consider an unwillingness among executives to engage meaningfully with the prospect of unionization.
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Best Bone Conduction Headphones (2026): Shokz, Suunto, Mojawa July 3, 2026
Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.
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All Your Favorite Gadgets Are Getting Way More Expensive … Again July 3, 2026
Thanks to the AI-driven chip shortage, prices for phones, computers, and consoles are sky-high—and still climbing.
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7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026) July 3, 2026
Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
Simon Hill
The FDA Ruled That ZYN Pouches Are Safer Than Cigarettes. That Doesn’t Mean They’re Safe July 3, 2026
ZYN nicotine pouches, the FDA found, can be advertised as a less-harmful option for adult smokers. But quitting all tobacco and nicotine products remains the best idea.
Megan Tomos
The Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts (2026): Zenbivy, REI July 3, 2026
Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.
Scott Gilbertson
When the Law Kills Your Electric Car Dealership July 3, 2026
Dealers who invested in Polestar won’t be able to sell in the US next year after the federal government denied an authorization that would have allowed the company to avoid a Chinese tech ban.
Aarian Marshall
The 11 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (July 2026) July 3, 2026
House of the Dragon, Adventure Time: Side Quests, and The Man Will Burn are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
Jennifer M. Wood
Sony Erases Digital Content From Libraries, a Reminder That You Don’t Own What You Buy July 3, 2026
In September, some PlayStation customers will no longer be able to access some purchased movies and shows. It underscores the fact that digital purchases are really more like long-term rentals.
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EU Politicians Investigated Pegasus Spyware. Then It Ended Up on One of Their Phones July 3, 2026
“It is a direct attack on the rule of law,” says one European Parliament member of the new findings from Citizen Lab.
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