US soldier killed and one injured after Iranian attack in Iraq
The US military reports another death a day after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan.
Live updates: Iran war rages after US soldiers killed; Trump attends World Cup Final
The reignited Iran war is raging after the U.S. military launched retaliatory attacks Saturday in response to Iranian strikes that killed two service members and left one missing in Jordan. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced on Sunday that they found unidentified remains in the area. President Trump called the deaths “a very sad thing,” saying…
Cinematic VR immerses viewers inside the narrative, research shows
Virtual reality and the metaverse are being discussed more and more, but for many people, these concepts still seem foreign, technical and difficult to grasp. At the same time, there is increasing experimentation with storytelling possibilities in which the viewer does not observe the story from a distance but experiences it as if they were right in the middle of the action.
Samples reveal how Earth slows solar wind striking moon's near side
The moon has been bathed in solar wind for billions of years, but the two hemispheres are struck by solar wind of different speeds and energies.
Netanyahu fires back at NYC Mayor Mamdani's vow to enforce 'bogus arrest warrant'
Benjamin Netanyahu's office accuses Zohran Mamdani of attacking the Jewish state to distract from the damage his policies have caused New York.
Hochul ‘very confident’ in security measures ahead of World Cup Final
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said Sunday that she is “very confident” in security measures ahead of Sunday’s World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain. “We’ve worked so close with our federal, state and local partners in law enforcement. We have been preparing for this for literally over a year, over 1,000 exercises, tabletopping…
'The Odyssey' brings in $264.1 million in worldwide ticket sales, studio says - Reuters
'The Odyssey' brings in $264.1 million in worldwide ticket sales, studio says Reuters
Remco Evenepoel wins Tour de France stage 15 as Jonas Vingegaard race after crash - Reuters
Remco Evenepoel wins Tour de France stage 15 as Jonas Vingegaard race after crash Reuters
In Maine Senate Race, Jackson Sprints Ahead of Pack, as Bellows Drops Out
Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his edge over his rivals in an abbreviated nominating contest to replace Graham Platner. Shenna Bellows, another candidate, bowed out.
Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities
Eight people die and dozens are injured as several cities are hit by missile and drone attacks, while Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.
Quantum entanglement without transport: Leaky qubits offer route around noisy channels
The inevitable leakage of energy and information from a quantum system into its surrounding environment is the enemy of quantum technology. Now, researchers have demonstrated that it can be exploited to generate entanglement—the "resource" that quantum technologies use to perform tasks inaccessible to standard classical technologies.
Ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew sinks off Guyana coast
Fifteen children are among 67 people rescued, officials say, with dozens still missing.
Maher slams Democrats, says he’s open to voting for Vance in 2028
Comedian Bill Maher on Sunday slammed the Democratic Party and its socialist wing, adding that he would be open to voting for Vice President Vance if he runs for president in 2028. Maher told ABC News’s Jonathan Karl on “This Week” that the Democratic Party is being “taken over.” “Every day I hear about a…
AirPods-sized fluorescence analytical device holds promise for timely home molecular testing
Advances in medical technology have improved health in part by bringing key aspects of care, once difficult to access, into the home. Tracking symptoms and even screening for certain types of illness outside of a laboratory or clinical setting puts more control into the hands of patients.
When work and family collide, job flexibility helps shape who adjusts
When schools closed and child care disappeared during the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of working parents faced the same difficult question: Whose job would have to change?
Opinion | The interview that exposed academia’s cluelessness - The Washington Post
Opinion | The interview that exposed academia’s cluelessness The Washington Post
Earthquake shakes Peru's Andes region, killing at least 5, displacing hundreds
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake near Sicaya killed at least five people and left hundreds homeless as adobe buildings collapsed across Peru's Andes region.
In Arizona’s Primaries, Democrats Fight Over a House Seat They Need Badly
Democrats have a chance to flip a competitive battleground district in and around Scottsdale, but the winner of Tuesday’s primary will emerge bloodied and broke.
Zelensky Seeks to Quell Growing Discontent Over Ouster of Defense Minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held meetings with senior military commanders for a second day Sunday.
Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise - Reuters
Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise Reuters
Students need education, not indoctrination
Former California State Board of Education member Ben Austin argues that public schools must move away from political indoctrination by both the left and right to establish high-quality education as a fundamental civil right for all students.
Paying cash without pennies is confusing. That could soon change
Businesses have taken different approaches in giving back change on cash transactions. A bill that passed the House this month could improve the situation.
'What is my sin?': Farage mounts staunch defence amid questions over £5m 'gift'
Nigel Farage has given a fresh interview defending himself after facing questions in recent weeks over money and benefits in kind that he received ahead of the 2024 general election.
ICE officers to wear body cameras during vehicle stops, border czar says - Reuters
ICE officers to wear body cameras during vehicle stops, border czar says Reuters
Man Killed by Truck After ICE Encounter in Florida Was Visiting From Mexico
A Central Florida nonprofit group identified the man as Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán and said he had planned to return home to his family.
Carnaby's cockatoos exposed to dangerous pesticide concentrations in WA's Wheatbelt
A new Murdoch University study has uncovered alarming levels of pesticide contamination in the food sources of endangered Carnaby's cockatoos in the Wheatbelt—including concentrations well above regulatory limits found in seed spills near grain silos.
Trump administration touts more than $1B in UN budget cuts as reform push gains momentum
The Trump administration says it secured over $1 billion in U.N. budget cuts in six months, including a $550 million peacekeeping budget reduction.
Europe's fires reveal deadly mix of record heat, human error, arson and land mismanagement
Record heat has fueled Europe's devastating wildfires, but experts say human error, suspected arson and land management have also played a major role in this summer's destruction.
A century-old stellar mystery may finally have an explanation
For more than a century, astronomers have puzzled over a strange discrepancy in the historical record. Theta Eridani, a modest star in the constellation Eridanus, is the third-brightest star in its constellation, with a magnitude of 2.9. But ancient astronomers described it very differently. A new study, posted to the arXiv preprint server on June 29, has proposed a plausible explanation for this mystery.
Federal Agents Were Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE Confrontations
Senior officials deny such a change is in the works, despite guidance shared with agents around the country in recent days.
Canada to temporarily bar entry for foreigners who have recently been to Congo, against UN advice - Reuters
Canada to temporarily bar entry for foreigners who have recently been to Congo, against UN advice Reuters
U.S.-Iran Fighting Escalates
Plus, the CIA operative who helped the U.A.E. score an AI win, and Lionel Messi’s history with Spain.
Health officials identify source of US explosive diarrhoea outbreak
The US Food and Drug Administration says iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at Taco Bell and Walmart locations was the source of cyclosporiasis infections.
The 1975's Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles
The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift.
Don’t Let This Useless Debate Distract You, Democrats
A battle over idealized economic systems doesn’t help Democratic candidates.
Social Security Was Built to Favor Lower Earners. A Widening Longevity Gap Quietly Hands the Edge Back to the Wealthy.
Consider a retiree who spent decades earning modest wages. On paper, Social Security treats him generously. His monthly benefit replaces a larger … Source
Donald Trump Boldly Calls Out FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino For Corruption To His Face In Front Of Everyone — Over 8 Million Have Seen It [VIDEO]
A new video featuring Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino has quickly spread across social media after an awkward exchange during a … Source
2.6 million lost health insurance after ACA subsidies expired. That has real consequences
Millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces faced a stark choice this year: pay more than twice as much to keep the same plan or go without. Many did not keep their coverage. Federal data released on June 26, 2026, shows that … Source
5 Uranium ETFs to Buy Before Nuclear Demand Triples by 2050
Uranium equities have quietly compounded at rates most sectors would envy, and the Global X Uranium ETF (NYSE:URA) sits at the center of that story. … Source
Broadway is now a failing machine
Broadway is in “dire danger”, the renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber said this week, as his revival Cats: The Jellicle Ball closed after just five … Source
Why Does It Feel Like Companies Care Less Than They Used To?
Natalie Beckerman’s new book, When Did You Stop Caring?, asks a question every business leader should consider. Not because leaders don’t care. They do. But somewhere along the way, many organizations have become so focused on efficiency, automation and cost reduction that customers feel the … Source
TSMC Stock: The AI Supercycle Just Got Stronger (NYSE:TSM)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) remains a strong buy after its Q2 2026 earnings presentation and earnings call transcript reinforced the … Source
Moms Are Turning Against Donald Trump
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among parents has slipped over the past year, but new polling suggests the movement is far from uniform … Source
Before Lettuce Felled Thousands, a Cilantro-Linked Cyclospora Outbreak Sickened New Yorkers
New York City health officials shared details of how they traced a much smaller cyclosporiasis outbreak, showing the difficulty of tracing contamination.
Runners complete 'world's coolest marathon' on drifting North Pole ice
Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.
Misery in the Epicenter of Cyclospora: ‘A Baseball Bat to Your Abdomen’
The debilitating malady has gripped Monroe County, Mich.
Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59
The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.
Hybrid work blurs the line between work and home—here's how couples can set boundaries
Hybrid work has brought many real benefits. Greater flexibility can make it easier to manage work alongside family responsibilities, personal commitments and other demands. But it has also created new challenges, particularly for professional couples trying to build two careers alongside a shared life.
Trump says Republicans should add Iran to Russian bill - Reuters
Trump says Republicans should add Iran to Russian bill Reuters
Israel to receive more US refuelling planes as Iran attacks intensify, Israeli officials say - Reuters
Israel to receive more US refuelling planes as Iran attacks intensify, Israeli officials say Reuters
Failed Immigration Cases Leave Chicago Prosecutor’s Office Reeling
Prosecutors have fled the U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago, angry about the cases they’ve been told to bring against protesters and immigrants.
US hurricane center says 80% chance of cyclone in next 48 hours near Florida - Reuters
US hurricane center says 80% chance of cyclone in next 48 hours near Florida Reuters
As mosquito ranges expand, better monitoring is key to preventing disease
Monitoring is expensive and labor intensive. But it helps public health officials stop outbreaks.
The Secret Mission Behind the U.A.E.’s AI Breakthrough
Plus, pastors are turning to AI to write sermons, and the World Cup final is here.
Calling Cartels 'Narcoterrorists' Turns Drug Enforcement Into War Making
In front of a yellow background, a large Brazilian flag flies, in front of two soldiers cast in green walking to the right of the image, with white pills on the bottom of the image.
Today in Supreme Court History: July 19, 1949
7/19/1949: Justice Frank Murphy dies. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 19, 1949 appeared first on Reason.com.
Violence repeatedly erupts in dementia care despite warnings, inspections show
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be fertile ground for violence between residents with dementia, including fatal assaults. Court records and inspecitions how safeguards fall short.
A Portrait of a Beach City Defying Russia’s Attempts to Ensnare It
The vital Ukrainian port of Odesa has many faces: a seaside resort, a center of culture and an economic prize coveted by the Kremlin.
The U.S. Saw an Investment Boom in Venezuela. Now It’s a $37 Billion Problem.
The Trump administration faces a daunting cleanup after earthquakes flattened the country’s infrastructure while oil and mineral reserves beckon to U.S. investors.
US boxer, 26, dies after being hit by car while cycling - as man charged with manslaughter
An American boxer has died after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas, authorities say.
An Israeli paraglider tries to save migrating swifts that nest in the Western Wall
Swifts have nested in Jerusalem's Western Wall since biblical times. Now one Israeli paraglider is trying to save them.
Deadly overnight Russian attack on Ukraine targets the capital
Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 attack drones across Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian air force.
5 clever design tricks to make a small home look bigger
Just because you live in a small place doesn't mean it has to look or feel cramped. Interior designers share creative strategies to create the illusion of space that work for renters and small budgets.
Sibling Therapy Is on the Rise. Could It Help My Relationship With My Brother?
I was drawn to and worried about this sort of therapy — maybe there were dangers in stirring things up.
Neighbours actor Terence Donovan dies aged 90
His son, actor Jason Donovan, posted to social media that his father died on Saturday night peacefully in Melbourne, Australia
Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US
A famous Cuban dissident artist and musician, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country.
MLS works to bring in a new generation of fans as the World Cup comes to an end
In 1994, the last men's World Cup the U.S. hosted sparked soccer fever, from youth leagues to TV broadcasts to the formation of MLS. Now, can MLS harness this World Cup for a new generation of fans?
Is The Hawaii Supreme Court's "Aloha Spirit" Consistent With A Republican Form Of Government?
The Hawaii Supreme Court argued the 50th state's history was inconsistent with the Second Amendment. Perhaps the Constitution is inconsistent with the "Aloha Spirit."
Argentina, Spain and their stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal meet in World Cup final
Worry no more about wildfire smoke and $10,000 ticket prices. Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain — the first meeting of their transcendent stars — is here and seems destined to be a classic.
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
Ukraine Escalates Air War With Deadly Strikes on Russia’s ‘Amazon’
Drone attacks on warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, killed at least eight people and injured dozens. In response, Russia fired some 50 ballistic missiles at Kyiv.
The CIA Operative Who Spied on the U.A.E.—and Played a Role in Its AI Win
While conducting espionage against sheikh’s tech company, Jonny Gannon helped Gulf country quash U.S. suspicions about China ties.
Israel’s $50 Million Experiment to Change U.S. Public Opinion
The Israeli government deploys AI and payments to conservative media to try to beat back the tide of unfavorable U.S. views about its handling of wars in Gaza and Iran.
Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Florida on charges of rape and sex trafficking
Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Miami after British authorities issued 38 new charges against them, and said they are "seeking extradition" for the two men.
Trump Owes Americans a Better Explanation About Iran - The Atlantic
Trump Owes Americans a Better Explanation About Iran The Atlantic
Trump's Harmful and Unjust New Restrictions on Foreign Students
A diverse group of college students sits together outdoors.
Two U.S. Troops Were Killed, One Is Missing After Iran Missile Attack in Jordan
U.S. Central Command says it launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets afterward.
Trump's Pernicious Threat to Impose Tariffs on Canada in Response to Wildfires
The idea is simultaneously harmful and illegal.
Iran Rushed Out $6 Billion of Oil During Brief Truce With U.S.
About 20 Iranian tankers carrying millions of barrels of oil set sail for Asia—likely for sail to China—after the U.S. lifted its blockade.
Josh Kerr of Britain breaks 27-year-old world record in the mile
Kerr announced his bid to break the world record months in advance, and pulled off the plan in London on Saturday.
Canadian wildfire smoke ignites cross-border feud over Ottawa's 'willful negligence'
Canada's own Senate report found prevention efforts haven't kept pace with wildfire threats, recommending prescribed burns and forest thinning.
Thousands of homes still without water
Thousands of people in Kent are still without water following a shutdown at a water treatment works.
The U.S. saw the first ‘China Shock.’ Now the world gets the sequel. - The Washington Post
The U.S. saw the first ‘China Shock.’ Now the world gets the sequel. The Washington Post
Fact-Checking Trump’s Election Security Speech
The documents released by the White House largely failed to support his claims.
Energized voters could be key to Democratic victories in midterms, poll finds - The Washington Post
Energized voters could be key to Democratic victories in midterms, poll finds The Washington Post
Our Best Stuff on Lindsey Graham, the Iran War, and More
The South Carolina senator passed away unexpectedly at age 71.
Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham rejects Thatcher-era policies, signals leftward shift
Andy Burnham condemned Margaret Thatcher's legacy and promised public ownership of utilities, housing and transport in his first Labour leader speech.
The Hidden Problem With Democrats' $25 Minimum Wage Bill
A restaurant bill is seen next to cash and some coins with 3 stars
How Imaginary Is ‘Calvin and Hobbes’?
We should resist the urge to turn our inner Hobbeses into mere dolls.
Labor Unions Hate Robots—and It's Stopping Democrats From Delivering on Affordability
An illustration of a union worker holding a stop sign in front of two driverless cars
Can We Ever Understand Consciousness?
In the AI age, what makes humans conscious—and if consciousness even exists—has taken on a new urgency.
Thames Water lenders plot legal fight with Burnham over nationalisation
The group of investors engaged in a rescue bid for Thames Water are plotting a multibillion pound legal battle with Andy Burnham's new government if it forcibly nationalises Britain's biggest water company.
Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada
The FireSat program can spot wildfires that other satellites miss.
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