Bird of the Day, theme 'Multi Colour'

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Anthony Fauci to testify to Senate panel on the COVID pandemic

Fauci will face questions from Senate Republicans, including Rand Paul, about pandemic origins after release of diary excerpts.

Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct

BBC investigation says four women allege Jared Leto committed sexual offences when they were teenagers; reports name 10 total accusers.

Big Brother 28 alliance 'The Giggle Girls' forms (Melody, Mallory, Lyric)

Housemates Melody, Mallory and Lyric officially name their alliance 'The Giggle Girls' on Big Brother 28, drawing fan attention.

July full Buck Moon peaks, visible with nearby planets

July's Full Buck Moon peaks July 29, 2026 at 10:36 a.m. ET; sources do not report Saturn, Mars, or Mercury nearby.

Glen Hansard, The Frames frontman, dies aged 56

Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Dublin, aged 56.

Fauci invokes Fifth at Senate hearing, Rand Paul threatens contempt

Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions by invoking the Fifth Amendment; Sen. Rand Paul said he will pursue a contempt vote

FIFA $20bn plan to privatize World Cup, UEFA threatens boycott

Gianni Infantino proposed selling minority stakes in a $20bn FIFA Forward Enterprise; UEFA and the FA have strongly criticized the plan rather than formally ordering a boycott.

Art Fight 2026 attack waves continue

Artists trade 'attack' and 'revenge' illustrations across teams as Art Fight 2026 enters its late rounds.

Only 25 U.S. cinemas will show The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm

Axios reports Nolan's The Odyssey will be screened in IMAX 70mm at just 25 U.S. theaters, limiting wide access to the intended format.

VGen artists reopen commission slots

Creators on VGen are reopening and discounting commission slots as the platform's commission marketplace and verification activity grows.

Trump’s tariffs are sending some companies back to China

Spider-Man: Brand New Day gets lowest critics' score of Tom Holland Spideys

Critics rate Brand New Day lower than Tom Holland's previous Spider-Man films even as some reviews praise the film's grounding.

Silent Hill: Townfall preview, first person horror set in 1996 Scotland

Hands‑on previews praise the series' switch to first‑person, CRTV puzzle mechanic and multiple endings; PS5 launch Sept 24.

Robert Eggers unveils first poster for Werwulf

First official poster released for Werwulf, directed by Robert Eggers, starring Aaron Taylor‑Johnson; in theaters Dec 25, 2026.

Study: Organic eggs worse for climate than caged chickens

Researchers estimate a UK shift to organic free‑range egg production could raise greenhouse emissions by about 2.3M tonnes CO2e.

Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1 'Bubbly Basin' launches Aug 5

Nintendo released an extended trailer; the free underwater update and the paid Bubbly Basin DLC arrive Aug. 5, with Part 2 adding accessories.

Splatoon Raiders launches on Nintendo

New Splatoon spin‑off released; early players and streamers post playthroughs and praise the single‑player Raiders campaign.

Halo: Campaign Evolved launches, devs discuss remake on Xbox podcast

Halo: Campaign Evolved is out; Halo Studios appears on the Official Xbox Podcast to explain design choices as players report strong visuals.

Federal Reserve holds rates at 3.50%, 3.75%, three dissent

Macklin Celebrini signs five-year, $94M extension with Sharks

San Jose Sharks signed Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million extension, $18.8M AAV, beginning 2027-28.

Casey Schmitt lands on injured list, Giants' trade market thins

San Francisco placed utilityman Casey Schmitt on the IL ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, narrowing the Giants' options.

Blue Jays lose Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to hamstring injury vs Nationals

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited with a hamstring injury as Toronto fell 8-6 in Washington, raising concerns for the Blue Jays' lineup.

Gaza beekeeper keeps 35 hives after war destroyed 400

Ibrahim al‑Dabba continues tending 35 surviving hives after losing his home, most equipment and hundreds of apiaries.

Max Muncy ties Dodger Stadium home run record with 430 ft homer

Muncy crushed a 430‑ft go‑ahead solo homer, tying Eric Karros for most regular‑season homers hit at Dodger Stadium (130).