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Jason's 'Do the middle men want to speak? At all?' line becomes a BB28 clip moment

During the tea party Jason asked 'Do the middle men want to speak? At all?', the short clip is being clipped and reposted across feeds.

Bill Oddie dies at 85, Goodies star and wildlife presenter

Comedian, songwriter and Springwatch presenter Bill Oddie has died aged 85, his agent confirms.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey leaked on X; film crosses $639M

A near‑flawless bootleg of Nolan’s The Odyssey circulated on X before takedown; the film has topped about $639M worldwide in two weeks.

Hazbin Hotel fandom runs 'Lucifer Pink Week' art and cosplay wave

Fans post themed Lucifer fanart, sketches and cosplay pics under 'Lucifer Pink Week'.

Jodrell Bank's Lovell telescope faces axe in UK science cuts

BBC reports the iconic Lovell telescope could be closed under proposed science funding cuts, alarming astronomers.

AEW Redemption results, Andrade wins National Title; Willow wins Women's World; Omega retains

Andrade El Ídolo defeated Mark Davis to win the AEW National Championship at Redemption with a spinning elbow.

Count Binface unveils manifesto for Clacton by-election

Satirical candidate Count Binface has published a tongue-in-cheek manifesto as he campaigns in the Clacton by-election.

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed by police

Authorities say suspect Abdul Ballout was shot after rushing officers; one woman killed and 29 people injured at Pride events.

Boy George releases pro-Israel single 'We Will Dance Again'

Boy George issued a reggae single titled 'We Will Dance Again', including the line 'You say genocide, I say war'.

Art Fight 2026 attack and revenge waves continue

Artists trade attack and revenge artworks for Art Fight 2026, with many Team Mystery posts.

Oil prices fall after US and Iran pause strikes

Brent crude slid below $90 as the U.S. and Iran paused strikes to 'give diplomacy space', easing market supply fears.

Gianni Infantino tells World Cup critics to 'meditate, pray or watch football'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino publishes a long statement accusing critics of 'spreading hate' over the 2026 World Cup.

Tadej Pogačar wins record‑equalling fifth Tour de France

Pogačar clinches a fifth Tour de France title, with the final stage adjusted after nearby wildfires disrupted the route.

NYT: Meta got everything in secret Louisiana data center deal

New York Times says Meta used private talks to secure unusually favorable terms for a major Louisiana data center project.

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis and recent skin cancer treatment

The 83‑year‑old singer says she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, treated for basal cell carcinoma, and has new music planned.

Australia tests national emergency alert system

First nationwide test sent to millions of devices; loud siren tones played and some devices incompatible.

House of the Dragon S3E6: Ser Criston Cole dies

Season 3 Episode 6 kills off Ser Criston Cole early in a shocking sequence, leaving a major cliffhanger and fallout for Team Black.

Kenny Omega turns on Will Ospreay after AEW Redemption main event

Omega retained against Kevin Knight, then attacked Will Ospreay post‑match, finishing him with the One Winged Angel.

Mick Foley barks during backstage bit with Divine Dominion at AEW Redemption

Wrestling legend Mick Foley mimicked a dog while interacting with Divine Dominion backstage, producing a widely shared and bemused moment.

San Diego Comic-Con wraps, Ryan Reynolds surprises fans

SDCC closed with surprise floor appearances by Ryan Reynolds, who thanked Deadpool fans for their support

Son of Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy charged in shooting of his mother

Elijah Bieniemy was arrested and charged after his mother, Mia Bieniemy, was shot at the family's Virginia home; she is hospitalized.

Reuters/Ipsos poll: one in three Americans back Iran war

New poll finds 33% support the U.S. war with Iran, while 69% say President Trump hasn't clearly explained his objectives.

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino to step down Aug. 10 after rebrand backlash

Cracker Barrel says CEO Julie Masino will leave effective Aug. 10, after last year's controversial logo rebrand and financial fallout.

The Rolling Stones' 2026 album 'Foreign Tongues' appears in radio and playlists

Listeners and radio logs are picking up tracks from The Rolling Stones' new 2026 album 'Foreign Tongues' appearing in rotations.

Savannah Guthrie issues new video plea in search for her mother Nancy Guthrie

Elon Musk says he'd give Mel Gibson $100M to make an 'accurate' Odyssey film

Musk responded on social media that he’d be "down" to give Mel Gibson $100 million for a purportedly accurate Odyssey film, not that he told reporters he would.

Four Corners finds mislabeled eggs, seafood, turmeric and spirits

ABC Four Corners testing uncovered food products whose labels did not match independent lab results, including eggs, seafood and turmeric.

Judge rules D4vd must stand trial in Celeste Rivas Hernandez killing

Los Angeles judge found enough evidence to send singer David 'D4vd' Burke to trial over the killing and dismemberment of a 14‑year‑old.

Hospitals struck in Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza despite international law

Guardian piece documents hospitals and medics hit across Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza even though medical sites are protected under international law

Study: YouTube rewards attention-grabbing health videos over reliable medical info

Researchers analyzing Korean-language medical videos found clickbait and dramatic formats attract more views than accurate content.