Anthrocon dealers den opens, artists share table spots

Anthrocon 2026 dealers den opens in Pittsburgh; artists post table numbers, merch and meetup times

Art Fight 2026 launches, artists post first attacks and revenges

Annual community art‑gifting event began July 1 as creators publish team cards, first attacks and revenge pieces

Bird of the Day, theme 'Quackers'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #Quackers.

Peter Thiel says the pope is 'working for the Chinese Communists'

At Aspen Ideas Festival Thiel argued the pope’s call for AI rules would chiefly slow U.S. progress and help China

Trump’s Great American State Fair temporarily shuts down for heat

The Great American State Fair on the National Mall paused operations until 5 p.m. as Washington temperatures hit triple digits.

America marks its 250th Independence Day, communities send greetings

Individuals, organizations and cities post Fourth of July messages, reflections and safety reminders as the nation turns 250.

House Democrats accuse Freedom 250 of 'hijacking' America's 250th

A 55-page House Democrats report alleges Freedom 250 misled donors and funneled America's semiofficial 250th toward Trump interests.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce rehearsal dinner at Madison Square Garden

Star-studded rehearsal dinner at MSG as Swift and Kelce announce $26 million donated to 20 charities.

Green Yuri anime trailer debuts, Nirvana confirmed for opening

CloverWorks trailer teases a January premiere and reveals a Nirvana track as the OP; Dave Grohl reacted to the announcement.

Jaylen Brown says he feels disrespected by trade to 76ers

On a Twitch livestream Brown said the move to Philadelphia has left him feeling disrespected and that adjustment will take time.

Offices close for Independence Day observance across the U.S.

Local governments, nonprofits and companies announce July 3, 6 closures and limited services for the Fourth of July weekend.

Madonna releases Confessions II, critics call it her best album in decades

Madonna’s 15th album reunites her with Stuart Price; early reviews praise its dance‑floor cohesion and vitality

England v Mexico kickoff moved earlier to noon local, 7pm BST, over storm risk

FIFA is in talks to move Mexico v England to 12:00 local time (19:00 BST), not yet confirmed.

Mo Salah panenka seals Egypt penalty win over Australia

Salah scored in the shootout (panenka) as Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16

The Onion launches InfoWars parody, pledges $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

Satirical site The Onion debuted a parody of Alex Jones' InfoWars and said initial proceeds will go to Sandy Hook victims' families.

Fox News airs sparse footage from Trump's 'Great American State Fair'

Fox broadcast footage showing thin crowds at the Great American State Fair while organizers and Trump claimed strong turnout.

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde, extra-time thriller; Lopes Cabral stuns

Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time; Sidny Lopes Cabral scored a spectacular leveller and Romero netted the winner.

Trump calls current US NATO support 'ridiculous' ahead of summit

President Trump warned US backing of NATO is 'not reciprocal' and criticized allies' past responses ahead of the Ankara meeting.

One year on, Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' cut health and food aid

The bill rolled back federal programs, cutting SNAP by $18.7 billion annually and sharply reducing Arizona enrollment.

Lionel Messi scores, reaches 20 World Cup goals

Messi opened the scoring vs Cape Verde in the Round of 32, his 20th World Cup goal and 30th World Cup match.

Star Wars: Visions Presents, The Ninth Jedi trailer reveals Aug 5 Disney+ debut

Production I.G. released the first trailer for the eight-episode anime series, which streams Aug 5 on Disney+ and Hulu.

James Earl Jones reads Frederick Douglass's July 4th speech

A recording of James Earl Jones reciting Douglass’s 1852 'What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?' is being shared.

Flyers tender 5-year, $18M AAV offer sheet to Leo Carlsson

Philadelphia signs Ducks RFA Leo Carlsson to a five-year offer sheet at $18M AAV; Anaheim has seven days to match.

VRChat creators unveil new worlds and meetups

Builders share fresh VRChat worlds, photography meetups and an upcoming community rave ahead of a scheduled event week.

Portugal beats Croatia, 2-1, in World Cup last 32

Portugal wins 2-1; Cristiano Ronaldo equalises with a 68' penalty and Ramos nets the stoppage winner.

Rhythm Heaven Groove launch draws heavy play and long streams

Rhythm Heaven Groove's July release has players logging marathon sessions and streaming launch‑day runs of its new minigames.

Harry Kane nets two late goals to send England through

Kane scored twice late to secure England's place in the World Cup round of 16, posts say

WMO warns El Nino will intensify as Europe faces extreme weather

World Meteorological Organization forecasts El Nino strengthening, raising odds of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rain; France logged 2,025 excess heat deaths.

Lewis Hamilton takes Sprint Pole at Silverstone

Hamilton edged Andrea Kimi Antonelli by 0.011s to secure the sprint-race pole at Silverstone

World Cup 'hydration breaks' used for paid ad spots at U.S. matches

FIFA's scheduled hydration pauses at the U.S. World Cup are carrying broadcaster ad slots, with advertisers paying premium rates.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani uses July 4 address to call for asylum

Folarin Balogun avoids multi-game ban, expected to be available if USA advance

FIFA upheld a one-match suspension after Balogun's red card; USMNT say he should be available for later rounds if the team progresses.

Witch Hat Atelier season 2 trailer debuts at Anime Expo

Anime Expo released a Season 2 teaser trailer for Witch Hat Atelier, teasing new stakes for Coco and the cast.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey trailer debuts

New trailer for Nolan's mythic action epic has been released as outlets predict a big summer box office

Project Hail Mary arrives on Prime Video

Ryan Gosling-led adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary debuts on Prime Video.

Vanishingly rare copy of US Declaration found in UK archives

A volunteer at the UK National Archives in Kew uncovered one of 11 known 'Exeter' printings, the only copy known outside the US.

Love Island USA: KC apologizes after Melanie sleeps outside

On Movie Night part two, unseen Casa Amor footage showed Sincere kissing bombshells and Melanie slept on a couch while Sincere slept in bed, sparking a potential split.

UK agency uncovers international network of drug‑facilitated rape

The National Crime Agency says offenders coordinated online to sedate, sexually assault and film victims across borders.

Tommy Hunter, 'Canada's Country Gentleman,' dies at 89

Canadian country star and longtime CBC host died July 2 at age 89, manager confirms

John Brennan sues DOJ to preserve probe records

Former CIA director John O. Brennan asked a court to force the Justice Department to preserve documents tied to a South Florida probe.

Marvel Rivals releases Captain America 'Seaside' swimsuit skin

NetEase's Marvel Rivals summer 'Seaside' swimsuit skin for Captain America launched today, prompting fan debate over the design.

Ex‑Olympian David Hearn indicted over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage

A D.C. grand jury indicted former canoeist David Hearn on a felony destruction‑of‑property charge for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool liner.

AEW Beach Break, Athena secures #1 spot; Maya World earns #2 in women's gauntlet

Athena beat RINA to lock in a Casino Gauntlet entry; Maya World defeated Julia Hart to take the #2 spot for next week's Beach Break.

Jay White and Adam Copeland's Bang Bang Gang win on AEW Collision amid post-match attack

The Bang Bang Gang (with Adam Copeland) won an 8‑man tag on AEW Collision; the Death Riders and The Dogs attacked them after the match.

Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute, wears Diogo Jota's No.21 shirt

Cristiano Ronaldo wore Diogo Jota's No.21 shirt and became emotional on the first anniversary of Jota's death.

Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX share price falls

Forbes reports a roughly $50 billion slide in Musk’s net worth after SpaceX stock retreats from its IPO highs.

Mohamed Hany records multiple World Cup own goals after Egypt v Australia set piece

Egypt defender Mohamed Hany headed an own goal to level Australia 1-1, making him the first man to have multiple own goals at a men's World Cup.

TCM Party spotlights Force of Evil in 'Summer of Darkness' lineup

TCM's Summer of Darkness watch-along is screening Abraham Polonsky's Force of Evil, prompting discussion of its Blacklist-era history.

Arsenal sign Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich

England midfielder Georgia Stanway joins Arsenal on a free transfer after a four-year spell at Bayern.

Pet Shop Boys performances resurface in TOTP repeats

Repeat broadcasts of Top of the Pops are running Pet Shop Boys performances from past decades, prompting nostalgia

Hunter Biden mock-nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Hunter Biden posted a sarcastic nomination, pointing to Trump's repeated Iran strikes and noting '38 times' in the message.

Three men found not guilty in Lyra McKee murder trial

Judge clears three men accused of killing journalist Lyra McKee during Derry riots in 2019 after a lengthy non‑jury trial.

Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer with 105 Wimbledon wins

Djokovic recorded his 105th men's singles match win at Wimbledon, equalling Roger Federer's tournament total

AJ+ and Middle East Eye clips about Gaza circulate under #FreePalestine

Switzerland beats Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16

Switzerland won 2-0 in Vancouver, with Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye on the scoresheet to advance to the Round of 16.

Tour de France 2026 begins with Barcelona team time trial

116th Tour opens with Stage 1 team time trial in Barcelona; UAE and INEOS set to ride last, heat/climate concerns noted.

Heat advisories and hazardous weather outlooks issued across U.S. July 3-4

The Beautiful South performances resurface on TOTP repeats

Clips of The Beautiful South's Top of the Pops appearances are circulating again, prompting nostalgia and debate.

Lamb kebabs found to contain goat, skin and fat

BBC: tests suggest millions likely ate ‘lamb’ kebabs that were actually goat meat with skin and fat.

30 essential red, white, and blue album covers mark America 250

The Current curates 30 iconic 'red, white, and blue' album covers to mark America's 250th anniversary

Super Happy Fun Clown watch parties stream on Tubi

Fans joined Fright Club watch parties streaming Patrick Rea's 2025 horror Super Happy Fun Clown on Tubi tonight.

V Sky creators stream retro playthroughs and indie demos

V Sky and ENVtuber creators push retro playthroughs, indie demos and surprise streams across Twitch and YouTube.

Solo Leveling: Beyond the System movie announced

Crunchyroll and Aniplex confirm a theatrical Solo Leveling film in production as a sequel to Season 2.

VTuber Uprising tag fuels summer indie streams

EN VTubers are using #VTuberUprising for indie demo playthroughs, subathons and live events

Alien Stage anime announced at Anime Expo

Attendees and the official account report an Alien Stage anime adaptation is now in production.

NWS issues multiple watches, advisories across Plains and Midwest

Rep. Jamie Raskin takes control of GOP hearing, redirects witness questioning

Luis García Jr. hits two homers as Nationals beat Pirates 9-5

Luis García Jr. homered twice (second measured ~413 ft) and Washington defeated Pittsburgh 9-5.

Bold and the Beautiful recap: Hope collapses after Brooke fight

Episode shows Hope fainting after a heated argument with Brooke, setting up fallout for key characters

California farmer gives away nectarines amid patent dispute

A California farmer says a legal contract dispute with a marketer has left him distributing his nectarines for free rather than selling them.

Milwaukee Dancing Grannies to perform in D.C. July Fourth parade

The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies are booked for the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.

Boots relaunches No7 Beauty Vault set with new 'game‑changer' serum

The No7 Beauty Vault returns for 2026: eight full‑size products valued at over £180 sold in a ~£40 set that shoppers are buying up