Anthrocon 2026 shares fursuit meetups and dealer hall highlights

Attendees posted photos from fursuit meet‑ups and dealer tables as Anthrocon wrapped in Pittsburgh.

Bird of the Day, theme 'Rocky'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #Rocky.

Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78

Ann Widdecombe, former Home Office and Employment minister and long‑time MP, has died aged 78.

Rachel Reilly killed in Big Brother 28 premiere

Big Brother 28's premiere stages Rachel Reilly's 'death', a velociraptor pushes her into a volcano, Julie Chen says.

Deltarune Chapter 5 spoilers and fan art circulate

Players are posting Chapter 5 spoilers, fan art and new 'IMAGE_FRIEND' lore in the wake of the release.

Art Fight 2026 gets underway as artists post attacks and team cards

Annual art‑gifting game launches: creators share 'attacks', revenges and team rosters across feeds.

Scott Jennings pressed over alleged call with Mitch McConnell

Bayeux Tapestry delivered to British Museum in dead of night

The 11th-century embroidery has arrived in London under special transfer ahead of a September display

World Cup 2026: France reach semifinals; Quansah banned two matches

Jarell Quansah banned two World Cup matches for a VAR-upheld red card; France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the semi-finals.

Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft

Apple sued OpenAI and two former employees, accusing them of coordinated theft of iPhone hardware trade secrets.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced breaks Steam and PlayStation player records

The revamped Black Flag launch drew roughly 100,000 concurrent Steam players and topped PlayStation charts.

Netflix's Little House on the Prairie adaptation premieres

Netflix's new Little House series debuts, with critics noting deliberate departures from the Laura Ingalls Wilder books.

Kyle Schwarber joins Bryce Harper in the Home Run Derby

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has been confirmed to compete alongside teammate Bryce Harper at Citizens Bank Park.

Mikel Merino scores 88th-minute winner as Spain beat Belgium 2-1

Merino pounced on a rebound in the 88th to send Spain into the World Cup semifinals versus France.

VRChat creators preview Virtual Market worlds ahead of Vket 2026

Developers post new VRChat worlds, booths and early-access notes as Vket 2026 Summer goes live tomorrow.

Elon Musk postpones first TV interview since SpaceX IPO

Musk delayed a scheduled CNBC interview as SpaceX begins public trading after its historic IPO.

Arthur Fery reveals nose operation amid Wimbledon semi run

Arthur Fery advances to the Wimbledon semi-final as a wildcard; BBC coverage does not mention a nose operation.

Splatoon Raiders Splatfest launches in Splatoon 3 ahead of Raiders release

Splatoon 3 runs a Raiders collab Splatfest tied to the upcoming Splatoon Raiders spin-off; Team Power leads sneak peek.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma tapped to advise US Federal Reserve on jobs task force

The Fed names Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to its Jobs and Productivity task force days after 3,200 Xbox layoffs

Trump administration taps Matthew Wielicki to oversee National Climate Assessment

Wielicki, a critic who calls mainstream climate warnings alarmist, has been appointed to lead the federal National Climate Assessment.

Mavis Staples celebrates her 87th birthday

Fans mark soul and civil‑rights singer Mavis Staples' 87th birthday, sharing concert memories and tracks.

God of War Laufey confirmed for physical disc, likely 2027

Sony Santa Monica says God of War: Laufey will receive a physical PS5 disc edition, narrowing its release window toward 2027.

Taco Bell removes key ingredients amid parasite spread

Taco Bell has temporarily pulled lettuce, guacamole and pico de gallo as a diarrhea-causing parasite spreads in the U.S.

FCC chair Brendan Carr weighs cutting school internet subsidy

FCC Chair Brendan Carr proposed reducing the consumer fee program that subsidizes K, 12 internet costs, a move affecting schools' bills

Love Island USA Episode 32, family day sets up finale vote

Episode 32 spotlights Melanie’s family confronting Sincere and puts the remaining couples up for the July 12 finale vote

First look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day, in theaters July 31

New images tease Spider-Man facing Savage Hulk and show Liza Colón-Zayas as Jean DeWolff; film opens July 31.

UK warns 'Cool in 90 seconds' portable air conditioners are a scam

Advertising Standards Agency says viral ads promising tiny devices rapidly cool rooms are misleading scams

Mayor Mamdani announces 'Click-to-Cancel' consumer protection rules

CNN: Satellite images suggest Iran may be rebuilding nuclear sites

AJ Dybantsa scores 27 in Las Vegas Summer League debut vs Darryn Peterson

Wizards' No.1 pick AJ Dybantsa had 27 points and 7 rebounds as Washington beat Utah 92-88 in Summer League opener

Readers name Stephen King among authors they've read 20+ books by

A community thread asks users which authors they've read 20 or more books from; Stephen King appears frequently.

TCM Party screens Philadelphia in Tom Hanks tribute

TCM Party's lineup spotlights Philadelphia (1993) tonight as part of a Tom Hanks tribute block.

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave shows Buccaneer gameplay

New preview footage for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave highlights the Buccaneer class in action on Switch 2.

Fans trade 'Stay Classy' dedications and Dirk Wilbury memories

Music threads reference AT40 dedications and nostalgia posts using 'Stay Classy' and Dirk Wilbury tags.

Alexander Zverev reaches Wimbledon final

Zverev defeated Arthur Fery in straight sets to book his first Wimbledon final, a month after winning Roland Garros

FrightClub hosts Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre watch party

FrightClub watch-party turns to Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre for Bad Shark Week viewings and live commentary.

EU preliminarily finds Meta breached Digital Services Act over addictive design

European Commission says Instagram and Facebook's infinite scroll, autoplay and notifications breach the DSA; fines up to 6% revenue.

Marcel Proust remembered on his birthday

Readers and accounts mark July 10 with quotes and reflections on Swann's Way and In Search of Lost Time.

China recovers Long March 10B booster at sea after maiden flight

Long March 10B's first stage returned and was recovered by a sea platform, marking China's first orbital-class booster recovery.

The Last Drive-In returns for 'Joe Bob's Savage Summer' on Shudder

Shudder's Last Drive-In airs a 'Joe Bob's Savage Summer' special tonight, fans prepping watch parties.

Bam Adebayo reportedly strikes Tyler Herro in Las Vegas altercation

Sources say Heat center Bam Adebayo struck Tyler Herro in Las Vegas after confronting him over social-media comments.

Joe Mazzulla 'still processing' Jaylen Brown trade

Joe Mazzulla says he's "still processing" Jaylen Brown trade after Boston dealt Brown.

Pink Floyd tracks reappear on radio playlists and listener shares

Stations and listeners are spinning Pink Floyd staples like 'Comfortably Numb' and 'Another Brick in the Wall' across shows.

Red Sox stuck in Chicago after plane issues ahead of Mets game

Flight problems left Boston in Chicago hours before a scheduled game at Citi Field; team hoped to still make it to New York.

Disability Pride Month book bundle hits its fundraising goal

The 33-book Disability Pride Month bundle reached its fundraising goal with seven days left.

CM Punk opens SmackDown, WWE title defense vs Cody Rhodes set for SummerSlam

CM Punk appeared on SmackDown after his title win and a WWE Championship match with Cody Rhodes is booked for SummerSlam.

Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to reach Wimbledon final

Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final.

Palworld 1.0 launches, VTubers stream first playthroughs

Streamers and VTubers are broadcasting Palworld 1.0 playthroughs and reaction streams following the 1.0 release.

Twins acquire Tommy Nance from Blue Jays

Twins add reliever Tommy Nance, with minor‑league prospect Ryan Sprock headed to Toronto, per reporters

Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27, Canada says

Canada confirms the new Windsor‑Detroit crossing will open July 27, pending coordination with U.S. officials.

Ariana Grande withdraws from American Horror Story Season 13

Pop star has left Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story Season 13 due to scheduling conflicts with her Eternal Sunshine tour

New dinosaur Uragasaurus kalasinensis discovered in Thailand

Researchers describe Uragasaurus kalasinensis, a plant-eater with a neck up to cricket-pitch length from about 150 million years ago.

Residents demand answers over PFAS contamination near Lancashire plant

Thornton‑Cleveleys residents say PFAS pollution from a chemical factory may be widespread and ask whether it caused cancers.

San Diego Comic-Con confirms Star Trek 60th Hall H panels

Variety says Comic-Con will host multiple Hall H panels, screenings and activations celebrating Star Trek's 60th anniversary

UNESCO report: many developing countries spend more on debt than education

UNESCO finds 113 countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education; 18 countries spend five times more on loans.

Sister Sledge performances reair on TOTP reruns

BBC's Top of the Pops reruns have included Sister Sledge performances, drawing attention to their 1980s stage outfits.