Bird of the Day, theme 'Singers And Wingers'

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

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opens to strong reviews

Early reviews praise Nolan's big‑screen Odyssey for its spectacle and Matt Damon’s lead performance in opening coverage.

The Amazing Digital Circus inspires 'fancam' edits and original OCs

Fans are making fancam meme edits, original‑character art and cosplay crossovers after recent episodes and clips

Taylor Farms linked to Taco Bell lettuce as cyclosporiasis source

Taylor Farms is linked to a November E. coli outbreak tied to romaine lettuce, not a Taco Bell cyclosporiasis claim.

Andy Serkis's Animal Farm adaptation criticized as defanged happy ending overhaul

Critics say Serkis' 2026 animated Animal Farm neuters Orwell's Stalinism allegory and ends with a Disney‑style happy ending.

Liz Oyer Testifies Against Todd Blanche

Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer wrote a March 2025 letter urging senators to oppose Todd Blanche’s confirmation; she did not testify in the article.

Argentina rally to beat England 2-1, reach World Cup final vs Spain

Argentina scored two late goals to overturn England 2-1 and advance to the 2026 World Cup final against Spain.

Marvel Comics to relocate to Burbank; Stephen Wacker named editor

Disney is moving Marvel Comics editorial operations from New York to Burbank and tapped Stephen Wacker as the new editor-in-chief.

How to build a Corsi-Rosenthal box for wildfire smoke

Guides show how to make a low-cost Corsi-Rosenthal DIY air filter (MERV13 filters + box fan) to reduce indoor smoke exposure.

Vice President JD Vance tells Joe Rogan Epstein had ties to Israeli intelligence, says files were mishandled

On The Joe Rogan Experience Vance alleged Jeffrey Epstein had connections to Israeli intelligence and said the administration 'mishandled' the Epstein files.

Art Fight 2026, 'Friendly Fire' attack wave spreads among artists

Artists are exchanging 'Friendly Fire' attack artworks as part of Art Fight 2026's opening waves.

Truth Social launches 'Truth API' to sell faster access to posts

Trump Media to sell 'Truth API,' a paid feed giving traders and banks faster access to Truth Social posts starting Aug 1.

Draft DHS press release claims thousands of non‑citizens on voter rolls in 4 states

Messi's 2007 photos with baby Lamine Yamal resurface before World Cup final

Viral charity photos show a young Lionel Messi bathing infant Lamine Yamal; the pair are set to face off in the 2026 final.

Bang Bang Gang returns on AEW Dynamite, rushes ringside to save Copeland and Christian

The Bang Bang Gang stormed AEW Dynamite to repel an attack after Adam Copeland and Christian Cage's tag match, turning the post‑match chaos.

Harlan Crow maxed out donations to Senator John Fetterman

National Academies back extreme‑event attribution science

Top science panel says attribution methods can link heatwaves and wildfires to climate change, strengthening legal and policy uses.

Sadiq Khan named among 26 new peers entering House of Lords

London mayor Sadiq Khan is one of 26 people appointed to the House of Lords in the latest ennoblement list.

Andrade El Idolo beats Jake Doyle, takes Dynamite Diamond Ring, earns National title shot

Andrade defeated Jake Doyle on AEW Dynamite, put on MJF’s Dynamite Diamond Ring and will challenge Mark Davis for the AEW National title.

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls open beta set for July 24, 26

Open beta on PS5/PC July 24, 26 will include 15 playable characters, six stages, online ranked lobbies and local versus.

Man arrested after lunging at Today co-anchor Craig Melvin

A man slipped into NBC's Today studio, allegedly lunged at Craig Melvin and hurled a racial slur; police detained the suspect.

Dynamite Diamond Ring surfaces on Andrade, fans speculate All In stakes

Andrade acquired MJF’s Dynamite Diamond Ring (reported via Will Ospreay), fueling talk of matches and title implications ahead of All In.

NYT: Paul Pelosi had multiple traffic violations before Napa crash

Marvel’s Wolverine gets 'Ain’t No Hero' trailer, launches Sept 15 on PS5

Insomniac and Sony released a cinematic 'Ain’t No Hero' trailer; PS5 exclusive now dated Sept 15

Actor Hal Williams dies at 91

Hal Williams died July 15 at his home in California, aged 91.

NYT: AI-written unauthorized biographies flood Amazon

The New York Times found AI-generated, often inaccurate unauthorized biographies proliferating on Amazon under pseudonymous 'authors'.

Help Sky mutual‑aid tag surfaces urgent GoFundMe and aid requests

Mutual‑aid posts share GoFundMe, wishlists and cashapp links to cover meds, rent, surgeries and housing needs

Cincinnati Reds agree 7‑year, $105M extension with Chase Burns

Right‑hander Chase Burns, 23, reportedly signs a seven‑year, $105 million deal, the largest guarantee for a pitcher with <4 years service.

Kris Jenner’s mother Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon dies at 91

Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, the Kardashian‑Jenner family matriarch who appeared on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, has died