Art Fight 2026, Team Mystery posts new attack wave

Artists on Team Mystery are publishing a fresh round of attack and revenge artworks as Art Fight 2026 continues.

The Odyssey draws IMAX demand as Nolan's epic opens

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opens to strong reviews and renewed demand for scarce 70mm IMAX screenings.

Bird of the Day, theme 'Eye Of The Wild'

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

Canada opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, U.S. disinvited

Canada held a Canadian-only ribbon-cutting for the Gordie Howe International Bridge; traffic set to open in the coming days.

Chuck Russell, director of The Mask, dies at 74

Filmmaker Chuck Russell, director of The Mask and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, has died July 24 at age 74.

Andrew Tate claims 'no contact with the outside world' while still posting online

Tate tweeted he has 'no contact with the outside world' even as posts appear online, prompting skepticism.

Splatoon Raiders launches, streamers and Nintendo NY mark the release

Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders is out; launch streams are everywhere and Nintendo NY hosted a release event this week.

LeBron James signs two-year deal with Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron agrees to a two-year, $8 million contract with a second-year player option, per Shams Charania/ESPN

Johnny Depp surprises SDCC as Ebenezer Scrooge, trailer debuts

Depp made a surprise San Diego Comic-Con appearance in full Scrooge makeup and the first EBENEZER trailer premiered.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition overview trailer

Nintendo released an overview trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition, highlighting 4K/60 support and a new Blade, Momo.

U.S. measles cases surpass 2025 total, worst year since 1991

Major outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah and Arizona have pushed 2026 measles cases past 2025's tally, AP reports

TCM Party screens Sunset Boulevard for 'Summer of Darkness'

TCM's Summer of Darkness lineup includes Sunset Boulevard tonight at 8:00 PM ET as part of the themed series.

My Little Pony: Forever Friendship, YouTube series announced for 2027

Hasbro announces My Little Pony: Forever Friendship, a YouTube series of ~9‑minute episodes releasing biweekly in 2027.

Indictment names Tim Pool among influencers tied to covert Russian operation

An indictment says a media firm with Russian-linked funds recruited conservative influencers, including Tim Pool.

Elon Musk says he 'got carried away' with politics in Economist interview

In an interview Musk said he 'got carried away' politically, defended Dogecoin and faced fact-checks over his X posts.

San Diego Comic-Con draws thousands, expected $160M economic boost

Comic‑Con kicks off in San Diego; organizers say the convention will generate about $160 million for the region.

Azzi Fudd wins 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest, first rookie champion

Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd scored 30 in the final to become the first rookie to win the WNBA 3‑Point Contest.

War and tariffs threaten a resilient U.S. economy

Marvel Tōkon open beta launches; EAC blocks Linux players

Open beta preload and sessions go live, while players report Easy Anti‑Cheat/Proton incompatibility prevents Linux play.

The Assault On Science Funding Continues

Science/AAAS warns the administration is targeting academic research funding and redirecting grants to political allies

Study finds switching gas stoves to electric reduces asthma symptoms

Researchers report that replacing natural gas stoves with electric stoves greatly reduces asthma symptom frequency and severity.

Blade Runner 2099 debuts SDCC teaser, set for Nov 25 Prime Video

Prime Video premiered a Blade Runner 2099 teaser at SDCC; Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer star in the Nov 25, 2026 launch.

Commonwealth Games opening, King Charles emerges from TARDIS in Glasgow

King Charles III and a Loch Ness Monster prop headlined a sci‑fi themed opening ceremony for the Glasgow XXIII Commonwealth Games.

CDC expands cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce to nine states

Nearly 2,000 confirmed illnesses and 98 hospitalizations tied to recalled iceberg lettuce, CDC says

ECB opens public vote on 10 shortlisted euro banknote designs

The European Central Bank launched an online consultation asking citizens to choose among 10 candidate designs for new euro banknotes.

VRChat creators debut new worlds ahead of Vket 2026

World authors uploaded new VRChat spaces, examples include 'Shimmering Sunset' and 'Lucid Dream Strand', ahead of Vket events.

Mascot brawl picks highlight Jolly Green Giant and Kool‑Aid Man

Community threads debate hypothetical brand‑mascot fights, with Jolly Green Giant and Kool‑Aid Man topping picks.

Interview With the Vampire renewed for Season 4, titled Queen of the Damned

AMC renews Interview With the Vampire for Season 4, retitled Anne Rice's Queen of the Damned.

Richard Carapaz wins Stage 18 as Tour heads to Alpe d'Huez

Ecuador's Richard Carapaz took Stage 18 in Orcières-Merlette; the peloton now prepares for the iconic Alpe d'Huez climb.

Charli XCX releases album 'Music, Fashion, Film' today

Charli XCX released Music, Fashion, Film today; early reviews praise its guitar-forward pivot and self-aware production.

Zach Cregger teases Resident Evil's game-inspired camera style at SDCC

Director Zach Cregger says his Resident Evil film borrows third-person, game-like camera angles; a full trailer was shown at SDCC.

Newcastle complete signing of Aladji Bamba from Monaco

Newcastle sign 20-year-old midfielder Aladji Bamba from AS Monaco for about £35.5m on a five-year contract.

GOP senators rebuke press secretary Karoline Leavitt

Senate Republican leaders publicly criticize White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt amid clashes with Team Trump

God of War Laufey launches February 16, 2027 on PS5

Santa Monica Studio announced God of War: Laufey will release for PS5 on February 16, 2027, and tied future Kratos plans to it.

Wolf Blitzer presents Wall Street Journal award, highlights Trump Epstein reporting

At the White House Correspondents' Dinner Wolf Blitzer presented the WSJ with an award and called out reporting tied to Trump's Epstein links.

Matt Damon’s Odyssey stunt double identified as Devyn Dalton

CBC reports that Devyn Dalton, a 4'6" Canadian stunt performer, served as Matt Damon’s stunt double on The Odyssey.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Shanghai premiere teases Venom return

Tom Holland and Zendaya appear at the Shanghai premiere; Holland teases Venom symbiote elements ahead of release.

Michael Jordan denies viral fake Trump endorsement

Michael Jordan issues a response after a forged social‑media endorsement claiming he backed Donald Trump spread online.

Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI in Milwaukee

Former Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL analyst was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, sheriff says.

The Rings of Power Season 3 trailer, Simon Pegg cast as Balrog

Prime Video debuted a Season 3 SDCC teaser and announced Simon Pegg will voice the Balrog; season due Nov. 11.

Jurgen Klopp confirmed as Germany head coach

Germany appoints Jürgen Klopp on a four-year deal to lead the men's team toward Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.

Taylor Farms contacted White House to seek delay on cyclospora recall

WSJ reports Taylor Farms representatives phoned the White House attempting to postpone disclosure of a cyclospora-linked lettuce recall.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe premieres, Big Bang cameo

HBO Max premiered Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a Kevin Sussman spinoff that includes a brief legacy-character cameo from The Big Bang Theory universe.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sells 3.5M copies in 14 days

Ubisoft reports 3.5 million copies sold in the first two weeks, surpassing internal expectations.

Strange New Worlds Season 4 premiere hints at possible key character death

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S4 premiere includes plot beats that have viewers speculating a major character may die

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5, positions it below Fable 5

Anthropic released Claude Opus 5 as the new Opus tier model, claiming near‑Fable 5 performance at roughly half the price.

Scientists identify building blocks behind birdsong diversity

BBC reports a study finding simple acoustic 'building blocks', shaped by habitat, explain much of birdsong's variety.

Indiana Jones returns in Marvel's 'Sword of Pandemonium' comic

Marvel announced a five‑issue Indiana Jones limited series, Indiana Jones and the Sword of Pandemonium, by Jason Aaron, due in December.

Prog Proms night at BBC Proms spotlights Tubular Bells and prog selections

Tonight's Proms programming leaned into prog rock staples and guest features, prompting strong reactions from attendees online.

Red Sox 15-game streak reshapes trade-deadline strategy

After tying a 15-game run, Boston is weighing rotation upgrades and potential deadline buys to sustain the surge.

No Kings vigil planned in Los Angeles July 25

Disappeared in America Coalition schedules a July 25 vigil and 75-casket memorial at Los Angeles City Hall.

Friedrich Merz announces Cabinet reshuffle

Chancellor Merz reshuffles senior posts after Jens Spahn's resignation; Carsten Linnemann moves toward the health ministry.

Phish busts out ZZ Top's 'La Grange' after 532‑show gap

Phish revived ZZ Top's 'La Grange' in their set, the song's first Phish appearance since July 2012, ending a 532‑show drought.

The Strokes release Reality Awaits

The Strokes drop Reality Awaits, their first album since 2020; early reviews note bold production choices and autotune.

The Vampire Lestat confirmed for Season 4, showrunner change announced

AMC announced a fourth season of The Vampire Lestat at SDCC and named Hannah Moscovitch as showrunner.

Fiona Apple's debut Tidal turns 30

Fans mark the 30th anniversary of Fiona Apple's debut album Tidal, celebrating tracks like 'Shadowboxer' and 'Criminal'.

Oil prices top $100 amid US strikes on Iran, Red Sea tensions

Maxence Lacroix set to join Chelsea from Crystal Palace

Chelsea agree deal to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for around £52m; medical expected imminently.

Alejandro Garnacho joins Aston Villa on loan

Alejandro Garnacho joins Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea for the 2026-27 season, with a buy clause tied to appearances.

Alan Turing's unpublished racy short story revealed

The Guardian reports an unpublished, 'racy' short story by Alan Turing written the year after his gross indecency arrest.

Lou Koller, Sick Of It All frontman, dies at 59

Sick Of It All vocalist Lou Koller died after a long battle with an esophageal tumor, band confirms.

Fright Club watch party screens The Giant Claw

Horror watch community Fright Club hosted a viewing of 1957's The Giant Claw with live commentary and themed posts.

Border wall plans threaten Arizona desert spring, groups warn

Conservationists say proposed border-wall work could destroy a desert spring that shelters rare fish and turtles.

Bon Jovi abruptly cuts Madison Square Garden show short with sinus infection

Jon Bon Jovi ended his MSG concert after about 90 minutes, citing a severe sinus infection and promising a makeup date.

Leclerc fastest in Hungary practice; Aston Martin suspension failure

Charles Leclerc set the pace in FP1 at the Hungaroring while Lance Stroll's new Aston Martin suffered a rear suspension failure.

Adelaide Airport pulls conservation ads but keeps gas and mining ads

Airport cancelled environmental group billboards targeting Labor MPs while leaving gas and mining adverts running.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 reported to hit 98 on Metacritic

Community notes Super Mario Galaxy 2's Metacritic score rising from 97 to 98, placing it among top‑ranked games

Today in Doubleclicks history, July 24

Anniversary thread recalling Doubleclicks milestones and past shows tied to July 24 dates.