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Researchers in Australia have discovered a spider species that uses a spring-loaded trap mechanism to capture prey, a hunting method described as unprecedented. The technique allows the spider to catch dangerous ants that most predators avoid. Scientists say nothing like this hunting strategy has previously been documented in spiders.
The Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson from the University of North Carolina with the fourth overall pick in the NBA Draft. Wilson is regarded as one of the best athletes in this year's draft class, with one of the highest upsides available. The pick is aimed at bolstering the Bulls' frontcourt.
The Memphis Grizzlies selected Cameron Boozer from Duke University with the third overall pick in the NBA Draft. The move is seen as a major step in the team's rebuilding process and the start of a new era for the franchise. Boozer is expected to be a cornerstone of Memphis's reset.
Authorities identified the suspect in a California library shooting as Bradley Scott Sayer, who was wearing a Columbine-inspired shirt at the time of the incident. Officials released his identity following the shooting. No further details about casualties or the exact location of the library were provided in the report.
Atalanta midfielder Mario Pasalić missed a glaring one-on-one chance to score Croatia's second goal against Panama in the 57th minute of their World Cup group match. The miss was widely ridiculed online after video of the incident spread rapidly. Croatia won the match 1-0 thanks to a second-half goal from substitute Ante Budimir.
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, widely projected as a potential No. 1 overall pick, was selected by the Utah Jazz with the second overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. He was passed over by the Washington Wizards, who chose AJ Dybantsa from BYU with the top selection. Peterson was one of the most anticipated prospects in this year's class.
Neon released the first trailer for Palme d'Or winner Hirokazu Koreeda's new film "Sheep in the Box," in which a Japanese couple welcomes an AI-powered android recreation of their deceased son into their home. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and opens in U.S. theaters on July 17. It is Koreeda's latest exploration of family and identity.
A new poll finds that only 25% of Americans believe the Trump administration's war with Iran was worth its costs. The conflict cost the Pentagon approximately $40 billion and caused gas prices to surge across the country. The results reflect widespread public dissatisfaction with the decision to go to war.
Grammy-winning artist Alicia Keys penned a heartfelt tribute to music mogul Clive Davis, who championed her career from its earliest stages. Keys wrote that Davis "stood beside me through every chapter" of her professional life. Davis was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the music industry.
Legia Warsaw's reserve team secured a historic promotion to Poland's second division, but the club has changed head coach just before the new season. Filip Raczkowski left to join Korona Kielce, with Marcin Matysiak — formerly of ŁKS Łódź and Znicz Pruszków — set to take over, according to TVP Sport. The shake-up comes amid a poor campaign for Legia's first team.
Asian technology stocks rebounded on Wednesday after global equities suffered steep losses in the previous trading session. Samsung led the recovery with a 9% surge in its share price. The rebound followed a broad global sell-off that had hit the tech sector particularly hard.
England manager Thomas Tuchel defended midfielder Jude Bellingham following a heated confrontation with Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz. Tuchel acknowledged Bellingham's tackle was "silly" but also criticized the reaction it provoked from Queiroz. The row drew significant attention around the match involving the two sides.
An unnamed Polish Ekstraklasa club made a transfer offer to Panama World Cup midfielder Cristian Martinez, who has been impressing at the tournament, according to TVP Sport analyst Łukasz Gikiewicz. Martinez quickly rejected the offer. The identity of the Polish club was not disclosed.
TechRadar's audio experts named the best budget headphones currently available. The Nothing Ear (a) took the top spot in the true wireless category at under $55 / £50, earning a perfect five stars from audio editor Becky Scarrott for its noise cancellation, sound quality and battery life, currently available at that price during Amazon Prime Day. Top over-ear picks include the CMF Pro and the 1More Sonoflow Pro HQ51.
Ante Budimir was Croatia's hero against Panama at the 2026 World Cup, coming on at the start of the second half. He scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute, sealing a vital 1:0 victory for Croatia. The striker proved to be coach Zlatko Dalić's decisive trump card off the bench.
England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in a pre-World Cup friendly. BBC journalist Phil McNulty says the result is no cause for panic but serves as a clear reality check for the squad. The drab display showed England still have significant work to do before the tournament.
Anthropic's AI model called Mythos identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive and classified U.S. government computer systems during a testing exercise, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday. It marks a significant moment in the use of AI for cybersecurity testing in government environments. The discovery raises questions about both the risks and benefits of deploying AI on secure systems.
NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly revealed he suffered a stroke this spring and spent several days in the hospital recovering. The Buffalo Bills legend, who previously battled cancer multiple times, says he currently feels "really good." Kelly shared the news publicly for the first time recently.
South Korean stocks rebounded from a sharp 10% rout as investors refocused on chipmakers' earnings results. Many market participants viewed the earlier selloff as technically driven rather than a sign of fundamental weakness. The rebound came amid broader global turbulence in technology-sector equities.
"Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional on-air appeal Tuesday for information about her mother, who disappeared from her Arizona home nearly five months ago. Reports revealed a previously undisclosed note from the kidnappers suggesting the 84-year-old may have died shortly after her abduction. Guthrie appealed directly to viewers for any leads that could help locate her mother.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at the Economic Club of New York that Washington is offering Iran both incentives and the threat of punitive measures in ongoing negotiations. He described the state of talks as "a process," signalling no quick resolution is expected. The remarks came amid continued diplomatic efforts over Iran's nuclear program.
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