How the Colbert-Trump relationship tracked the downfall of late-night TV - The Washington Post

Just as Stephen Colbert and other late-night comics found their political voice, streaming shifted the power dynamics. As their influence waned, Trump’s rose.

Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty of two counts of burglary after multi-day trial - MPR News

A jury found state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty of two felony burglary charges for breaking into her stepmother’s home in April of 2024. The conviction could cost the DFL control of the Minnesota Senate.

The Open 2025 leaderboard live updates: Golf scores, Open Championship coverage, Round 3 at Royal Portrush - CBS Sports

Live scores, updates and highlights as The Open continues with third-round action in Northern Ireland

Report: Two-man race for NFLPA interim executive director, between JC Tretter and Don Davis - NBC Sports

Tretter's candidacy creates internal controversy.

How Three Friends Built a Multimillion-Dollar Brand by Making Sunscreen Fun Again - The Wall Street Journal

Dead Sea's salt giants reveal how massive salt deposits form over time - Phys.org

The Dead Sea is a confluence of extraordinary conditions: the lowest point on Earth's surface, with one of the world's highest salinities. The high concentration of salt gives it a correspondingly high density, and the water body's status as the deepest hyper…

Suweida: Syria presidency announces ceasefire after clashes between Bedouin and Druze - BBC

The move comes after days of clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in Suweida that have reportedly left hundreds dead.

What's next after the stablecoin law is signed - Axios

With clear legal guidelines for the killer app of blockchains, lots of companies are going to soon jump into the business.

A Kentucky Republican and a California liberal: The unlikely alliance pushing Trump on Epstein - Politico

Bipartisan crew unites in Congress over holding ‘rich and powerful men’ to account.

Women feel more anger as they age, but show it less, study suggests - The Washington Post

But expressions of anger decreased as women aged, suggesting that anger control grew with chronological age.

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels sign declaration of principles for permanent ceasefire - NPR

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels on Saturday signed a declaration of principles in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo that commits them to a permanent ceasefire to be signed in one month.

Here's who's at-risk after four die from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida - NBC News

The deadly cases were seen in counties spread around Florida’s extensive coastline. The bacteria Vibrio vulnificus thrives in warm seawater.

Tropical storm Wipha threatens southern China after battering Taiwan and the Philippines - AP News

Trump DOJ order on Jeffrey Epstein could create legal and ethical challenges - NBC News

President Donald Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to "produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony" in the Jeffrey Epstein case — but it's unclear what's in that material, or whether a judge will even allow it to be released

Thousands of Afghans won't receive compensation for data breach - BBC

The MoD says it will 'robustly defend' against large compensation claims from Afghans affected by the data breach, and won't proactively give payouts

Phillie Phanatic hilariously recreates viral Coldplay kiss cam scandal - New York Post

The Philadelphia Phillies delivered their take on the story that won’t die.

Friday night light: SpaceX launch from California sends two dozen new Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit - Space

Liftoff occurred at 11:52 p.m. EDT on Friday (July 18).

3 LA sheriff's deputies killed in explosion at training facility in department's biggest loss of life since 1857 - ABC News

Ionescu wins 3-point contest, Cloud claims skills competition in Liberty All-Star sweep - AP News

Sabrina Ionescu won the 3-point contest and her New York Liberty teammate Natasha Cloud was the skills champion at All-Star Friday night. Ionescu, who won the title in 2023 with a record performance, had a strong final round, scoring 30 points. It was less th…

Trump files libel lawsuit over Wall Street Journal report on Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday letters - CNN

President Donald Trump filed a libel lawsuit against the publisher of the Wall Street Journal and reporters who wrote a story about a collection of letters gifted to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003, including a note bearing Trump’s name and an o…

Sarepta Says Another Patient Died After Receiving Gene Therapy - Bloomberg.com

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. has refused to pause all shipments of its Elevidys treatment after three deaths were linked to the company’s gene therapies, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday.

Apple Sues the YouTuber Who Leaked iOS 26 - WIRED

In a lawsuit filed against prominent leaker Jon Prosser, Apple alleges a conspiracy to break into a development device and steal its trade secrets. Prosser insists Apple has it all wrong.

Google Fi is offering the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 for just $199.99! - Android Authority

If you're willing to get a new Google Fi plan, and have been thinking of buying a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, this is the best deal around!

'RHOBH' cast expressed concern for Denise Richards after Aaron Phypers' on-camera threat - Page Six

Garcelle Beauvais noted that she “didn’t hear it on the show” but later “saw it on social media.”

It’s a girl — again! And again! Why a baby’s sex isn’t random. - The Washington Post

A new study finds that the odds of having a boy or girl aren’t 50-50. Instead, birth sex is associated with maternal age, specific genes and the sexes of older siblings.

Babies born in UK with DNA from 3 people: Medical breakthrough could prevent genetic disorders - Deccan Herald

Genetic Breakthrough: UK confirms 8 babies born using 3-person IVF technique to block inherited diseases; MDT offers new hope for families.

Everywhere You Go Has Valet: “Clueless” at 30 (Or Whatever) - Roger Ebert

On the classic teen comedy, that's still leaving us totally buggin' three decades on.

Donkey Kong Bananza's monologuing villains have turned me: It's time Nintendo properly embraces fully voice acted characters - Eurogamer

DK Bananza has a new rogues' gallery in the form of the VoidCo Kongs - but these villains might be a little better if they spoke a bit of the King's.

Unique ice, 1.5m year old, to be melted to unlock mystery - BBC

BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.