Wildfire smoke will worsen in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic through Friday  The Washington Post
Wildfire Smoke Pushes Air Quality Index in U.S. and Canada to Unhealthy Levels: Live Updates  The New York Times
When will the smog from wildfires clear from the Twin Cities?  Pioneer Press
Live updates: Wildfires in Minnesota  MPR News
Three major US cities rank among worst air quality in the world as Canadian wildfire smoke invades America  FOX Weather

Todd Blanche roasts Adam Schiff in heated hearing: 'You're a lawyer, you know the rules'  Fox News
Key Senator Demands Blanche Meet With Epstein Survivors  The New York Times
5 things we learned on the first day of Blanche’s confirmation hearing  The Washington Post
Two GOP senators undecided on Todd Blanche as attorney general, potentially imperiling nomination  CNBC
Takeaways from Blanche and Clayton hearings: Fund for Trump allies and 2020 election at the forefront  CNN

Broadcast Networks Have Yet To Say If They'll Carry Trump Speech  Deadline
Trump to give primetime address on elections after years of false claims  CNN
Some TV networks won't air Trump's speech live  Axios
Opinion | Trump’s Election Denial Has Never Been More Dangerous  The New York Times
‘Scared s--tless’: Republicans brace for Trump’s primetime speech  Politico

Iran and US step up attacks, release of American in dispute  Reuters
Iran threatens to lash out at Arab neighbors as US ramps up strikes  Fox News
US strikes Iran for 6th day in a row  Politico
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Escalating Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz  The New York Times
Iran targeted by more US strikes while White House says sides are talking  The Independent

Drained Reflecting Pool shows liner more gray than blue  The Hill
Reflecting Pool peeling probably caused by application flaws, experts say  The Washington Post
New analysis raises fresh questions about Reflecting Pool damage  Cleveland.com
F.B.I. Evidence Team Visits Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool  The New York Times
New Reflecting Pool Photos Show No Evidence Of The ‘300 Yards Long’ Gash Trump Describes  Forbes

White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets  BBC
White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says  The New York Times
White House teleprompter operator made more than $100K betting on Trump's speeches: Sources  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Trump suspends teleprompter operator over Kalshi bets allegations, White House says  CNBC
Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say  CNN

House Democrat: Hegseth testosterone screenings indicative of ‘homoeroticism’  The Hill
Hegseth touts a high-testosterone military, as doctors question his claims  The Washington Post
Pete Hegseth Is Taking His Macho Shtick to New Levels  New York Magazine
Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service members  The Hill
Pete Hegseth wants testosterone for his soldiers. Finally, some gender-affirming care | Arwa Mahdawi  The Guardian

America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?  AP News
Why standard time is better for your health than daylight saving time  The Washington Post
Airlines warn adjusting to permanent daylight saving time could take up to two years  CBS News
Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congress  NPR
America tried permanent daylight saving time in the 1970s — and hated it  NBC News

Iran vows to 'crush' regional infrastructure if US strikes escalate  Euronews.com
Live updates: Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is an ‘unbreakable red line’ as US expands strikes  CNN
Iran warns U.S. of Hormuz ‘red line,’ says it will retaliate if Trump carries out threats  CNBC
EXCLUSIVE: Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say  Reuters
US intensifies attacks on Iran as Tehran hits back at Gulf states  The Guardian

Hegseth Says ‘Flyovers Will Continue Until Morale Improves’ After Blue Angels Rip Past Beachgoers  Forbes
Blue Angels conducting review after jet flies over Florida beachgoers  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Federal investigation launched after Blue Angels flyover at Pensacola Beach  WEAR-TV
UPDATED: Blue Angels Flight Debrief Complete: ‘No Problem’ Says Acting SECNAV  USNI News
Blue Angels’ Low-Altitude Pass Triggers Navy Safety Review  WSJ

Hundreds protest in Kyiv over Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister  Al Jazeera
Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s tech-savvy defense minister in government reshuffle  NPR
Ukraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View.  The New York Times
Ukraine’s Outgoing Defense Minister Delivers Rare Challenge to Zelensky  WSJ
Ukrainian's Zelenskyy faces major backlash for ousting defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov amid progress vs. Russia  CBS News

Wildfires Continue in Ontario as Officials Brace for More Evacuations  The New York Times
Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada  BBC
'Looks like the end of the world': Everything you need to know as wildfires blaze across Ontario  Yahoo News Canada
Ontario seeks federal support for evacuations as wildfires devastate remote Canadian towns  Reuters
Wildfire Map Spotlight: Northwestern Ontario wildfires, Canada  IQAir

Hong Kong official warns booksellers on security risks after raids  NPR
Hong Kong Police Raid Independent Bookstores and Arrest 5 People  The New York Times
China Wields Security Laws to Cow Hong Kong’s Once-Free Literary Scene  WSJ
Police round up Hong Kong booksellers as China widens crackdown  The Washington Post
Hong Kong arrests 2 journalists in latest sedition case targeting independent bookstores  Committee to Protect Journalists

US designates 2 new Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Here's what to expect when Netflix reports earnings after the bell  CNBC
Netflix Pledges More Programs, AI to Reverse Slowing Growth  Bloomberg.com
Netflix Revenue, Profit Grow Despite Concerns About Keeping Subscribers Hooked  WSJ
Netflix Revenue Grows 13% to $12.6 Billion  The New York Times
Netflix falls despite recording double-digit growth in every geographic region (NFLX:NASDAQ)  Seeking Alpha

TSMC to Invest a Further $100 Billion in U.S. After AI Fuels Surge in Earnings  WSJ
TSMC to invest additional $100 billion in Arizona after second-quarter profit soars 77%  CNBC
TSMC June 2026 Revenue Report|Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited  pr.tsmc.com
TSMC Hikes Sales, Spending Outlook to Catch AI ‘Megatrend’  Bloomberg.com
TSMC Adds $100 Billion to Its U.S. Spending Plan  The New York Times

Chip selloff drags Wall Street lower, offsetting solid earnings, economic data  Reuters
S&P 500 falls as chip stocks weigh on market again: Live updates  CNBC
Chip Stocks Fall as AI Trade Loses Steam  WSJ
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq drop as chip stocks tumble, Alphabet stock sinks  Yahoo Finance
Futures: AI Dives Again, These Groups Strong; SpaceX Starship In Focus  Investor's Business Daily

Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts  CNN
Truth Social to sell Wall Street firms the ‘fastest’ access to Trump’s posts  NBC News
Exclusive: Truth Social to license its data to Wall Street  Axios
Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts  CBS News
Trump Media to sell high-speed access to president’s social media posts  Financial Times

Google is better than Apple at playing the AI regulations game  The Verge
Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones  The New York Times
It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android  Ars Technica
Europe tells Google it must open Android phones to rivals’ AI bots  The Washington Post
Google required to open up to AI, search engine rivals under EU-mandated changes  Reuters

OnePlus will continue software updates, all devices move to ColorOS with Android 17  9to5Google
OnePlus, Once Popular with Tech Fans, to Pull Out of US and Europe  Bloomberg.com
OnePlus, the ‘Flagship-Killer’ Smartphone Brand, Is All but Dead  WIRED
OnePlus confirms shutdown in the US and Europe, ending months of speculation  Ars Technica
It's Official: OnePlus Is Dead. Long Live Oppo  CNET

Why is OpenAI selling a ChatGPT basketball?  TechCrunch
Why is OpenAI selling a $70 ChatGPT basketball?  Mashable
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Basketball Priced at $70  ababnews.com

Google’s AI Mode now lets you link and interact with select apps  TechCrunch
Google AI Mode Now Integrates With Canva, YouTube Music And Instacart  Engadget
Gemini in Search Now Connects to Canva, Meaning Less Slop  Droid Life
Google’s AI Mode Now Pulls From Your Calendar  Search Engine Journal
Google AI Mode adds more Connected Apps, including YouTube Music  9to5Google

To see ‘The Odyssey’ on Imax, fans pay premiums and brave 3 a.m. showings  The Washington Post
‘The Odyssey’ Review: Passion in Every Frame  The New York Times
Opinion: What I hope to see in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of ‘The Odyssey’  Yahoo
Thrilling but uneven, 'The Odyssey' is a homecoming for Christopher Nolan  NPR
The only 25 theaters in the US showing 'The Odyssey' in IMAX 70mm  USA Today

Mary Jo, mother of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner, dies aged 91  BBC
Kim Kardashian Mourns Grandma MJ After Her Death at 91: ‘I Know You’re at Peace Now’  People.com
Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon Dies: Kris Jenner’s Mom & The Kardashians’ Grandmother Was 91  Deadline
Kim Kardashian responds to backlash over Instagram post after grandma's death  USA Today
Kris Jenner Talks Learning From Mom on 'OBJECTified'  Yahoo

Paramount shareholder sues Ellisons, alleging ‘illegal’ Trump deal  The Hill
Paramount Slams States’ Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Merger as ‘One of the Weakest’ in Modern History  Variety
Paramount Slams State AGs' Suit As Weak Ahead Of TRO Hearing  Deadline
Democrats challenge a big Hollywood tie-up  The Economist
David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Over Alleged Trump Side Deal  The Hollywood Reporter

Chloe Fineman Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’ After 7 Seasons, Eyes Netflix’s ‘Myron Bolitar’ Drama Series  Deadline
Chloe Fineman Leaving ‘SNL’ After 7 Seasons: ‘Greatest Privilege of My Life’  TODAY.com
Chloe Fineman Exits ‘SNL’ After 7 Seasons  The Hollywood Reporter
‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 52: Everything We Know So Far  Yahoo
Chloe Fineman Exits ‘SNL’ After Seven Seasons  Rolling Stone

England out of the World Cup: The big questions facing Thomas Tuchel and the Three Lions after losing to Argentina  Sky Sports
Tuchel's retreat set up England's World Cup exit as Argentina smelled blood  ESPN
Players ‘puzzled’ by tactics but Tuchel left himself no other option with his squad picks  The Guardian
World Cup 2026: England squad debating Tuchel's tactics against Argentina  BBC
Wayne Rooney warned us about Thomas Tuchel’s fatal flaw – and nobody listened  Yahoo Sports

LeBron James stays mum on landing spot, reflects on ‘unbelievable’ years with Lakers  The New York Times
LeBron James not ready to reveal next team, but it will be 'fun'  ESPN
LeBron James isn't ready to reveal his next team, but says: 'I won't hold you guys up too much longer'  CBS News
LeBron James Drops the Biggest Hint About His Retirement Plans Amid NBA Free Agency Rumors  Yahoo Sports
What team is Lebron James going to? Lebron James next team odds  Delawareonline.com

Messi’s Mission vs. Spanish Control: The World Cup Final Is Set  WSJ
Spain vs Argentina World Cup final predictions: Winners plus Golden Ball and Golden Boot picks - The Athletic  The New York Times
SPAIN look UNSTOPPABLE: World Cup 2026 FINALIST PREVIEW - Morning Footy Stream of Soccer  CBS Sports
World Cup semifinals bracket: Full schedule, matchups and path to the final  Yahoo Sports
Messi's World Cup farewell comes full circle against Spain  ESPN

2026 MLB playoff predictions: Experts project how standings will look at end of the regular season  CBS Sports
MLB 2026: Second-half preview, rankings, projections, playoff odds  ESPN
Bold predictions for MLB's second half: More history for Shohei Ohtani, a blockbuster trade and more  CBS Sports
FanGraphs Power Rankings: All-Star Edition (No. 1–17)  FanGraphs
MLB storylines at the All-Star break: summer surges, the woeful Mets and the first-place White Sox  The Guardian

Astronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike Planet  The New York Times
Earth-like exoplanet could have life-supporting water on its surface  The Guardian
Scientists Discover a Planet With the Most Earth-like Conditions Yet  Time Magazine
We’ve seen helium baked off a rocky exoplanet’s atmosphere  Ars Technica
Astronomers discover 1st atmosphere around a rocky Earth-like planet in the habitable zone  Space

Meteorite that crashed into New Jersey home contains 'alien world chemistry,' scientists say  CBS News
Alien World Chemistry Found Inside Meteorite That Struck New Jersey home  SETI
This Meteorite Crashed Into a New Jersey Home in 2024. Now, Scientists Say It Contains Some of the Building Blocks of Life  Smithsonian Magazine
New Jersey Couple Aids Meteorite Discovery After it Crashes Through Their Roof  The New York Times
New Jersey home meteorite fragments contain 'extraterrestrial' amino acids  ABC7 New York

Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million  NPR
T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top  The New York Times
T. rex sells for $50 million, becoming the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned  CNBC
Tyrannosaurus Rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold  BBC
Sotheby’s Big T. Rex Auction Raises Concerns Hype and Wealth Are Upending Science  WIRED

NASA's curiosity rover spots mysterious honeycomb pattern on Mars, leaving scientists puzzled over its or  The Times of India
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Reads Record of Ancient Mars Impacts  NASA (.gov)
Honeycomb structures spotted on Mars photo of the day for July 14, 2026  Space
NASA's Perseverance just completed a marathon on Mars  ScienceDaily
NASA's Perseverance rover reads record of ancient Mars impacts  Phys.org

102 in Michigan hospitalized with cyclosporiasis. Restaurants respond  Detroit Free Press
As the outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite grows, here’s what’s safe to eat and what to avoid  CNN
Burcum: Should Minnesota be worried about the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite?  Star Tribune
Cyclospora Outbreak with Unknown Source | Cyclosporiasis  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
It’s The Water, Not Produce, Likely Driving Cyclospora Outbreaks  Forbes

As smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the US, can wearing a mask help?  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Do I Need to Wear a Mask if There’s Wildfire Smoke in the Air?  The New York Times
Poor air quality can put children at risk. Here's what to know  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Health officials urge caution for those venturing outside  Duluth News Tribune
Face Masks Aren’t Enough. How to Prevent Health Damage from Wildfire Smoke  WIRED

Blood Test Accurately Predicts Five-Year Alzheimer’s Risk  Neuroscience News
Alzheimer’s Blood Tests Offer New Promise to Diagnose and Predict the Disease  The New York Times
New Alzheimer’s Blood Tests Are Easy. But Do You Really Want One?  Forbes
New Alzheimer’s blood test may be promising but is not yet ready for widespread use  CNN
Improvements in Alzheimer’s testing could make diagnostics more accessible, informative  STAT

How to avoid tick bites in your yard or while hiking in the woods, and what to do if one starts feasting on you  The Conversation
Tick-Related Diseases Are on the Rise. You Need Only One Repellent for Your Whole Family.  The New York Times
The ticks you may find in your state, and the diseases they can carry  The Hill
Experts advise caution with tick numbers high in Northeast  NBC New York
Identification and Treatment Methods for Tick Control  Pest Control Technology