Iran has warned the United States that the Strait of Hormuz is a "red line" and vowed retaliation against Trump's threats to strike Iranian infrastructure. Trump warned that US forces would target Iran next week if negotiations do not resume. Tensions between the two countries are once again escalating, pushing fuel prices higher.
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A Google developer has created a port of Command & Conquer: Generals for Mac, iPhone and iPad using AI models exclusively, with no traditional hand-coding. The game is widely regarded as the best entry in the C&C franchise. The project demonstrates how AI tools can handle complex software conversions independently.
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England were eliminated from the World Cup after a semi-final defeat to Argentina. Sky Sports examines the key questions now facing manager Thomas Tuchel and the Three Lions squad. Issues under scrutiny include squad selection, tactics and the overall direction of the national team going forward.
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Max Verstappen has spoken out on speculation that he may not fulfil his current contract with Red Bull Racing. The four-time world champion did not rule out staying with the team and addressed the media reports surrounding his future. His situation remains one of the biggest talking points of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
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An apartment in central Gdańsk appeared on Booking.com at nearly 50,000 zł (approx. €11,500) per night for two people during peak tourist season. The author investigated the listing and found that such extreme prices are typically caused by owner pricing settings or platform algorithm errors rather than genuine market rates. Summer accommodation in Gdańsk is genuinely expensive, but not at such levels.
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Star Wars Kids posted a claymation short on YouTube on 15 July, featuring clay versions of Din Djarin and Grogu recreating favourite moments from their adventures, including a ride on the Razor Crest. The Mandalorian and Grogu film has concluded its theatrical run with just over $340 million worldwide — well short of the $1 billion earned by The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. A digital release of the film is now available.
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The New York Times has filed a motion to quash Department of Justice subpoenas targeting a group of its journalists, including Julian E. Barnes and Eric Lipton. The reporters had written about the lack of security features on the new Air Force One, a gift from the Qatari government accepted by President Donald Trump. The Trump administration launched the legal action following publication of the stories.
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Google has confirmed and started rolling out a fix for Android Auto versions 17.2 and 17.3 Beta, which had been causing crashes and random disconnects since earlier this month. The temporary workaround had been to downgrade to an older release. The patch is now being distributed to affected users.
Russia has handed over the bodies of 501 fallen Ukrainian soldiers, according to the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War in Kyiv. Ukraine has announced that the remains will be identified. The transfer is part of the regular humanitarian exchanges conducted despite ongoing hostilities.
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China's Moonshot AI is preparing to release Kimi K3, an open-weight AI model with between 2 and 3 trillion parameters, according to the Financial Times. It would be the largest open AI model ever released from China. The model is expected to close the performance gap with Anthropic's Opus 4.8.
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Smoke from more than 800 wildfires burning across Ontario and the rest of Canada is drifting south and turning skies orange over the United States. Historically, Canadian fires did not produce such dramatic effects across the border. Scientists point to climate change and the increased intensity of modern wildfires as the key reasons the phenomenon has worsened.
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IDW Publishing will release Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coastal Chaos this autumn, a new comic series set in the universe of the acclaimed 2023 animated film Mutant Mayhem, produced by Seth Rogen. The comic will feature a deep-cut villain from 1990s TMNT comic books. The theatrical sequel to Mutant Mayhem is scheduled for release on August 13, 2027.
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The Russell 2000 small-cap stock index has surged nearly 20% in the first half of the year, its best opening performance since 1991. Investment experts say the rally is not a "junk rally" driven by weak stocks and believe it can continue. They offer guidance on how to position portfolios to take advantage of the momentum.
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A new blood test has been developed that can assess the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in people who are still healthy and symptom-free. The test could enable earlier intervention and better treatment planning for those at elevated risk. It represents a potentially major advance in diagnosing one of the world's most common neurodegenerative diseases.
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Zendaya was photographed on the streets of New York City on her way to a TV recording. The actress wore a striking gold skirt set featuring a bold slit. The look fits this summer's trend for metallic takes on classic silhouettes.
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Crypto brokerage Alpaca has raised $135 million to expand its tokenized stock infrastructure. The firm at one point cleared or custodied roughly 94% of all tokenized U.S. equities, and currently holds over $1.5 billion in underlying stocks for its partners. The funding will support further growth in the fast-expanding tokenized securities market.
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Carnie Wilson, one-third of Wilson Phillips and daughter of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, reflects on the defining moments of her public and private life. She discusses growing up amid rock-and-roll chaos, her early-90s success, a very public weight-loss journey, and her path to sobriety and motherhood. The interview is part of Big Think's "The Me I Used to Be" series.
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Tourists hiking in the mountains, including in Karkonosze National Park, frequently build stone cairns along the trails. An educator from the park warns that this practice is harmful — it disrupts habitats for insects and other animals living beneath the stones and damages fragile mountain ecosystems. Building such structures inside national parks is illegal.
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Chinese automakers have been launching an average of four new car models every single day throughout 2026, an unprecedented pace of expansion. The rate of new vehicle introductions dwarfs that of any other country's automotive industry. Analysts question whether such rapid growth is sustainable in the long run.
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New England trio Perennial have released "Modernism," the title track from their upcoming album. The song blends pogo-punk energy with a spare, dynamic arrangement, with Chelsey Hahn and Chad Jewitt trading rallying cries over a brisk beat. Critics praise both the craftsmanship and the high energy of the recording.
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Robert Lewandowski's unveiling as a Chicago Fire player took place while media attention was dominated by key World Cup matches. Marketing expert Jędrzej Hugo-Bader of agency VML said the event "could have been done better" and that the club and Lewandowski's team failed to maximise the transfer's marketing potential. The timing clashed with some of the tournament's most-watched games.
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US Vice President J.D. Vance said in a podcast interview that Jeffrey Epstein had links to an Israeli "deep state" and to US intelligence agencies. Vance also acknowledged that the Trump administration "screwed up" its communications around the Epstein files. The comments come amid ongoing public debate over the release of documents related to the Epstein case.
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