Bird of the Day, theme 'Perfect Poise'

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

Epstein survivors release PSA urging senators to oppose Todd Blanche

French Revolution remembered on Bastille Day anniversary

Posts mark the 1789 storming of the Bastille and reflect on the Revolution’s legacy 237 years later.

E. Jean Carroll receives $5.62M payment from Trump

President Trump paid about $5.6 million to E. Jean Carroll to satisfy a civil jury award for sexual abuse and defamation.

Ben Rice eliminated in first round of 2026 Home Run Derby

Yankees slugger Ben Rice hit seven homers and was eliminated in the first round of the 2026 Home Run Derby.

Hakeem Jeffries to oppose bid to cut off U.S. aid to Israel

Harry Dean Stanton remembered on his 100th birthday

Film screenings and tributes mark what would have been Stanton’s centennial, honoring roles from Paris, Texas to Alien.

ICE ordered to halt most vehicle stops after two fatal shootings

Nolan screened three classic films for The Odyssey cast before shooting

Christopher Nolan held special screenings of three classic movies for The Odyssey cast as part of prep ahead of the film's release

Bastille Day parade showcases European support for Ukraine

France’s July 14 parade features aircraft from 11 countries and about 500 allied troops, highlighting Ukraine solidarity.

Amnesty International says UK anti‑rights report prompted legal threats tied to J.K. Rowling

Amnesty International UK withdrew its report on anti-rights groups after facing defamation threats and legal pressure reportedly linked to backers associated with J.K. Rowling.

VRChat creators publish new worlds, avatar assets and virtual photography

Developers and creators share new VRChat worlds, avatar features and virtual‑photo sets ahead of summer events and meetups.

Most UK heatwave coverage failed to mention climate crisis, analysis finds

Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters of UK coverage of the June heatwave made no reference to global heating.

PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected, inquiry finds

Covid inquiry found PPE shortages left healthcare workers unable to protect themselves and says ~£10bn was wasted

New York enacts nation's first statewide data-center moratorium

Bodycam shows Nevada governor Joe Lombardo pulled over in traffic stop

Wisconsin board finds probable cause Musk violated election bribery law

Bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission says Elon Musk likely broke state election law after offering $1 million to voters; case referred to prosecutors.

Kyle Schwarber falls in Home Run Derby final on home field

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber reached the final at Citizens Bank Park but was walked off by Jordan Walker in the Derby.

Pat Oliphant, Pulitzer-winning cartoonist, dies at 90

Legendary editorial cartoonist Pat Oliphant has died at 90, remembered for fearless political satire and decades of syndication.

Report: misuse of crowd control weapons at ICE protests caused blindings, brain injuries

The Guardian documents hundreds of incidents from June 2025, May 2026 tying crowd-control munitions to blindings and traumatic brain injuries.

Judge Kathleen Williams voids Trump's $1.8B IRS settlement

U.S. district judge rules Trump’s IRS suit was brought 'for an improper purpose' and voids the $1.8 billion deal

Olivia Miles sets Lynx rookie scoring record in 104-100 win

Rookie Olivia Miles scored a Minnesota Lynx single-game rookie record as the Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 104-100.

The Incident at Galley House launches on Steam

Reimagining of the text‑mystery Type Help released today on Steam, available now to players.

Conservation groups sue over Endangered Species Act habitat change

Groups and a fishing guide filed suit in San Francisco to block the Trump rule narrowing 'harm' under the ESA.

Trump says he 'believes in race horse theory'

He used the phrase 'race horse theory' in remarks today, language many online have linked to eugenics and inherited traits

Fans travel worldwide to see Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in IMAX 1570

Cinephiles are flying to about 41 IMAX-equipped cinemas to view Nolan's The Odyssey on its rare 1570 large-format prints.

BBC: Secretive crypto firm backed by Farage donor bought vast UK government debt

BBC: El Salvador-based Tether bought large amounts of gold and holds $135bn in US government debt; linked shareholder gave Farage large donations.

Telemundo calls David Beckham 'Spice Boy' during World Cup broadcast

Telemundo announcers repeatedly referred to David Beckham as 'Spice Boy' during the France‑Spain match.

Hegseth pulls seven Navy officers from promotion list

Reform UK proposes jail for candidates using Irish, Gaelic or Cornish on leaflets

Exclusive: party amendment to the Elections Bill would criminalize printing election leaflets in those indigenous languages.

U.S. health authorities investigate Taco Bell over cyclosporiasis outbreak

State and federal investigators are probing Taco Bell after cyclosporiasis cases; lettuce is the suspected source and Yum shares fell.

Folarin Balogun says FIFA's red‑card reversal 'caused a lot of controversy'

U.S. striker says FIFA suspending his one‑game ban created distracting outside noise for the USMNT at the World Cup

Warren Buffett omits Gates Foundation from annual Berkshire gift

Buffett excluded the Gates Foundation from this year’s Berkshire Hathaway stock donation after disclosures about Gates and Epstein

Nintendo Music adds Mario Kart World free‑roam tracks

Nintendo Music has added new Free Roam tracks from Mario Paint, Super Mario Maker and several New Super Mario Bros. titles

Man fleeing ICE encounter at St. Augustine gas station struck and killed

Trump cuts Grand Staircase‑Escalante national monument's protected area

President Trump signed orders sharply reducing Grand Staircase‑Escalante's federal protections, removing millions of acres.

Magic x Star Trek set preview reveals captains and new mechanics

First Look reveals new mechanics dilemma and federation, many cards, and actor autograph cards.

UK children could become one of unhealthiest generations in decades, report says

Analysis of 12 indicators finds declines or stagnation in child health, obesity, asthma, vaccination gaps and inequalities.

Mario Bros arcade debut remembered on its July 14 anniversary

July 14 marks the 1983 arcade release of Mario Bros., the origin point for Nintendo's long-running Mario franchise

House passes Sunshine Protection Act to make DST permanent

Scientists detect sugar molecule in interstellar space

Researchers report the first detection of a sugar molecule deep in our galaxy, offering clues about chemistry that leads to life

First trailer for Tony Gilroy's Behemoth! starring Pedro Pascal

Searchlight released the first trailer for Behemoth!, Tony Gilroy's new drama starring Pedro Pascal.

Great British Sewing Bee returns for new season on BBC One

The Great British Sewing Bee premieres a new season tonight on BBC One, restarting the competition for 2026

Tadej Pogačar wins Tour de France Stage 10, solos on Bastille Day

World champion Tadej Pogačar took Stage 10 with a solo attack, extending his dominance in the 2026 Tour de France.

Manchester United sign goalkeeper Karl Darlow

Karl Darlow joins Manchester United on a two-year free transfer after leaving Leeds, confirmed by the club.

Brent crude tops $85 a barrel, surges after US‑Iran strikes and blockade threat

Brent climbed above $85 amid renewed US‑Iran hostilities and talk of charging ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Vamos España

Spanish supporters rally '¡Vamos España!' as Spain faces France in the World Cup knockout stage

Anthony Albanese to fast-track datacentre approvals for AI investment

Australia’s PM pledges faster approval processes for datacentres to shore up AI investment and infrastructure.

Red Sox acquire outfielder Jahmai Jones from Tigers

Red Sox acquired outfielder Jahmai Jones from the Detroit Tigers for a player to be named later and optioned third baseman Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester.

Jon Stewart mocks Mitch McConnell’s recovery photo on The Daily Show

Stewart ridiculed McConnell’s smiling hospital image, calling it implausible evidence of a smooth recovery.