Bird of the Day, theme 'Butt Shotts'

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

Art Fight 2026, Team Tragedy posts opening attack wave

Artists on Team Tragedy share opening Art Fight attacks and revenge pieces as the event gets underway

Big Brother 28 housemates form 'Red Corner' alliance

Several BB28 contestants organized a 'Red Corner' alliance after Devens revealed the group to other players.

Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and The Piano actor, dies at 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park and The Piano, dies aged 78.

Fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford, Maine

Nonbinary Coded Games festival on Steam, July 13, 20

Steam festival showcases 150+ games by nonbinary developers for International Nonbinary People's Day

Toxic Yuri VN Jam 2, dozens of entries now live on itch.io

Submissions for Toxic Yuri VN Jam 2 wrapped with many free yuri visual novels posted to itch.io.

Dallas Stadium prepares for France vs Spain World Cup semifinal

Coverage does not report Dallas Stadium preparing; it highlights UK pub sales rises, criticism of Mariano Rajoy, and ticket-price attendance issues.

12 states sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover

Twelve state attorneys general sued to block Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Digger trailer debuts, Tom Cruise headlines Iñárritu film

Full trailer for Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Digger released; film opens September 30.

Big Brother 28, 'Big Booty' song revived by houseguest Ashley

Ashley mimicked Rachel's 'Big Booty' bit on After Dark, prompting fans to champion her in the house.

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video without consent

Harper says a personalized Cameo he recorded was repurposed by FanDuel as a reward to a bettor, he denies consenting.

Team Power wins Splatoon Raiders Splatfest

Team Power clinched the global Splatoon 3 Splatfest victory, the tricolor turnout deciding the result.

Congress reconvenes, McConnell's health questions resurface

Congress returned to DC amid stalled votes, an ICE‑involved shooting, and renewed questions about Mitch McConnell's health.

Paramount to reboot A Nightmare on Elm Street with Wes Craven estate

Paramount Primal has secured rights from the Wes Craven estate to develop a new Nightmare on Elm Street film

HHS abandons plan to withhold Medicare, Medicaid over trans care

HHS will not finalize a proposed rule that would have blocked Medicare/Medicaid funding for hospitals providing gender‑affirming care

The Vampire Lestat, Season 3 Episode 6 'Montreal' ends with major twist

Season 3 penultimate episode 'Montreal' packs multiple dramatic twists and a surprise final scene.

Steven Spielberg pays tribute to Sam Neill

Spielberg called Neill "exceptionally collaborative" and said he "will never be forgotten" in a public statement.

Rear Window airs on TCM as part of a Grace Kelly double feature

TCM primetime is showing Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window (1954) in a Grace Kelly double feature.

10-foot 'Iran War Participation Trophy' installed on National Mall

Anonymous group Secret Handshake placed a 10‑ft gold 'Iran War Participation Trophy' satirically honoring Trump

The Archers, Harrison returns with menacing homecoming

Long-absent Harrison returns to Ambridge, reunites with Fallon and hints he believes the baby should be his.

Avengers: Doomsday tickets go on sale July 20; runtime reported 166 minutes

Studio opens early premium-format ticket sales July 20; reported runtime ~2h46m; trailer expected at SDCC.

UK coffee prices spike, flat white averages £6.50

The Guardian reports flat whites hitting about £6.50 as El Niño, wage and tax rises push supply costs up

Manchester United in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans

NYT: United hold advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans, with a reported release‑clause exit

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, layoffs and Ubisoft Connect outage

Ubisoft Barcelona reportedly laid off 51 staff after the Resynced launch; Ubisoft Connect outages left many PC copies temporarily unplayable.

WWE Raw features Brock Lesnar return and Reigns‑Rollins contract segment

Lesnar appeared on Raw ahead of his Hell in a Cell match while Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins held an on‑air contract signing.

Jimmy Kimmel clip circulates on Shorts and TikTok

A short Jimmy Kimmel segment is being reposted across YouTube Shorts and TikTok feeds.

Inside the Tour de France, EF Education‑EasyPost’s stage tactics

The Athletic deep dive on how EF Education‑EasyPost planned tactics for stage nine of the Tour de France

Beyond The Gates earns Daytime Emmy nominations for Tamara Tunie and Karla Mosley

The soap received Daytime Emmy nods including Tamara Tunie and Karla Mosley in lead actress categories.

MasterChef Australia, Heat Week pressure test

Single‑elimination 'Heat Week' challenge focused on chillies; judges press contestants on spice technique and timing.

D23 schedule hints at new LEGO Star Wars special featuring The Mandalorian

D23 event listings and an early email suggest a LEGO Star Wars special tied to The Mandalorian, with an August 15 slot noted.

Life among Jakarta’s Bantar Gebang garbage mountains

Guardian feature on residents who live and work on Jakarta’s vast Bantar Gebang landfill and its public‑health toll