2 Jul 2026, 11:45 am
FBI Says Peter Stokes, 19, 'Exhibited Substantial Wealth for a Person of His Age'A suspected member of the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime group has been extradited from Finland to stand trial in the United States. Peter Stokes, 19, a dual U.S.-Estonian citizen, faces a six-count indictment, including an attempted $8 million shakedown of a jewelry retailer.
2 Jul 2026, 11:45 am
MeetingACTV Says Koi's AI Analysis Tool Wrongly Tied it to Malware InfrastructureMeetingTV alleges an AI-assisted threat intelligence report published by Koi Security falsely linked its infrastructure to a Chinese cybercrime operation, while Koi parent Palo Alto Networks argues the report reflects protected cybersecurity analysis rather than actionable false statements.
2 Jul 2026, 11:43 am
Before you head out the door this weekend, double-check your train times. SEPTA is rolling out new Regional Rail schedules starting Sunday, July 5. Officials said that the new schedules will introduce notable improvements, helping the agency to provide more reliable service and increase capacity to major destinations. Additionally, SEPTA continues to increase the number of train cars available for service; trains will be longer, providing more space for rider…
2 Jul 2026, 11:40 am
The Johnsons, who own the site, say staff responded to the incident "within minutes".
2 Jul 2026, 11:37 am
Philadelphia police say an armed man was apparently shot by an officer outside of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
2 Jul 2026, 11:36 am
The Spanish-language network's telecasts have more than doubled compared to 2022, which Telemundo's head of sports calls "an incredible win."…
2 Jul 2026, 11:34 am
Host Tamala Edwards heads on location to the Philadelphia Visitor Center to talk with Democratic Representative Brendan Boyle (PA-2) and Republican Representative Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) about the significance of America's Semiquincentennial.
2 Jul 2026, 11:34 am
Desperate for an alternative to doomscrolling when you’re killing time? Try an analog bag. This functional catch-all (a pouch, tote, backpack) carries items chosen intentionally […]…
2 Jul 2026, 11:32 am
The locomotive will then be on display at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia on July 4-5.
2 Jul 2026, 11:31 am
Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was arrested in Colorado in the Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith is still at large.
2 Jul 2026, 11:30 am
The mother of one of the teen suspects in the murder of a Penn State student has been detained, sources told NBC10 on Thursday. The woman’s arrest came a day after her 16-year-old son, Azzubair Outen-Fleming, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Colorado in connection with the early June murder of 22-year-old William “Billy” Schmidt in South Philadelphia. Moreover, in a news conference on Wednesday, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced that…
2 Jul 2026, 11:30 am
The 25-year-old tackles one of modern pop culture’s most beloved characters in ‘Elle.’ With the approval of the original star, a slew of hot pink looks and the character’s signature optimism, Minetree proves she was born for the world of ’Legally Blonde.’…
2 Jul 2026, 11:30 am
As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, the head of A+E Global Media contends that every generation — from Thomas Paine to TikTok — must reinvent how history is told.
2 Jul 2026, 11:28 am
President Donald Trump has sparked widespread concern among health experts after pledging to deliver a lengthy speech this Independence Day, despite National Weather Service forecasts predicting extreme temperatures of approximately 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Related Articles Donald Trump Lashes Out at Female Reporter in Ugly Scene Just Hours Before Departing for BeijingPresident Xi's 'Declining Nation' Dig Was Meant For Biden, Not Me, Trump ClaimsTrump Official Faces…
2 Jul 2026, 11:27 am
Prince Harry's UK security row has again put his planned family visit under pressure, with reports on 2 July 2026 saying the Duke of Sussex is still trying to work out how to bring Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to Britain safely. The dispute, which stems from the change to his protection after he stepped back from royal duties in 2020, remains the central obstacle to the trip. Related Articles 'This Is All Nonsense': Royal Insider Accuses Prince…
2 Jul 2026, 11:25 am
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed protesters and praised the National Guard’s work Thursday morning during a D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force event in Washington. Hegseth, along with other top members of the Trump administration, including White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, were heckled by “Free DC”……
2 Jul 2026, 11:24 am
A leaked European Commission document indicates that Hungary operated a diplomatic intelligence network targeting EU staff from 2012 to 2018, reviving scrutiny of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and calls for his resignation.
2 Jul 2026, 11:24 am
This week’s security news is mostly about weak spots. Browsers, bots, sandboxes, AI systems, and email flows all show the same problem in different ways. Everything looks normal until someone tests a small gap and finds a way through. This is not one big break. It is small permissions, weak checks, open systems, and normal tools doing things they were allowed to do. That same pattern runs…
2 Jul 2026, 11:23 am
Labour force participation dropped to its lowest level since March 2021, reaching 61.5 percent in June.
2 Jul 2026, 11:23 am
Tehran threatened a "forceful response" against vessels straying from its approved Hormuz routes, even as mediators said indirect US-Iran talks in Doha concluded with "positive progress". The next round of talks will wait until after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, which begins on Saturday.
2 Jul 2026, 11:20 am
Jason Dick talks with film legend Sean Astin, the president of SAG-AFTRA, about his deep connections to Washington, D.C., public service, the issues he is advocating on Capitol Hill and meeting the moment at a pivotal time in human history. Show Notes: Sean’s op-ed with Brooke Shields in Roll Call: Tax code shouldn’t punish working artists Listen/Subscribe to Political Theater on Apple Podcasts Or Spotify if that’s your jam The Political Theat…
2 Jul 2026, 11:20 am
As the United States heads into a milestone July 4 holiday this weekend, parts of the Northeast are preparing for hazardous levels of heat.
2 Jul 2026, 11:20 am
The newly disclosed scale of President Donald Trump’s personal cryptocurrency-related profits since taking office last year comes right at a sensitive moment for Senate negotiations on a major digital assets bill that GOP leaders want to bring to the floor this month. Trump’s potential crypto conflicts have been a sticking point in negotiations over a crypto market structure bill that is pending in the Senate. Democrats want an ethics provision to curb the…
2 Jul 2026, 11:19 am
All the latest news from Thursday’s live action at SW19 Order of play | Sinner battles past Borges | Mail KatyAt 4-3 in the second, Shnaider makes 0-40, Sansonova saving the first break point with a forehand ushered to the corner and the second with a serve out wide and clean-up. But when a return, thudded flat and close to the baseline, arrives, the response falls long, and the French Open semi-finalist will now serve for a decider at 4-6 5-3.We get going on No1…
2 Jul 2026, 11:17 am
When women adjust to their recovery post-mastectomy, they can find an adaptive piece of clothing given to them by "Pockets of Hope."…
2 Jul 2026, 11:17 am
An estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers in England and Wales between 1949 and 1976. I was one of themAfter my adoptive father died in November last year, my adoptive siblings found a short story by Enid Blyton among his possessions. The Child Who Was Chosen was read to us as children to explain the circumstances of my adoption. It follows a nice middle-class couple whose domestic bliss is marred by childlessness, prompting them to go to a “ve…
2 Jul 2026, 11:16 am
⚽ All the latest news from day 22 of the tournament⚽ Bracketology | Knockout stage draw | And email us And I appreciate all this has been forgotten because England won but Harry Kane should have been awarded a first-half penalty. When a goalkeeper slides and does not get the ball, of course the forward is going to take the contact. Kane is just being punished for being as clever as the officials desire.Maurico Pochettino was rather unhappy with Folarin Balogun…
2 Jul 2026, 11:16 am
“The US’s first hypersonic weapon, already at least two years late for deployment in the field, is facing delays yet again — this time over unresolved production issues,” Bloomberg reports. “The missiles are capable of flying faster than five times the speed of sound and are far more difficult to intercept than slower missiles. Russia has reported using hypersonic missiles as part of its invasion of Ukraine.”…
2 Jul 2026, 11:14 am
Participant-led YPS scheme creates green projects while providing summer jobs in country with high youth unemploymentOona Verveld and Clara Vikberg have just secured their first paid summer jobs. While their peers are mostly limited to entry-level positions in retail or fast-food restaurants, the 18-year-olds are among the first among their generation to have landed a new type of role: young planetary stewards.“Someone came up with the simple idea that, since youn…
2 Jul 2026, 11:14 am
Lil Wayne sparked outrage in Bangor, Maine, on Tuesday night when the rapper failed to appear for the opening date of his '20 Years of Carter Classics' tour at the Maine Savings Amphitheater, despite being billed as the headliner and scheduled to take the stage at 10.45 p.m. Related Articles Xbox Reportedly Planning 'Largest Single Layoff Event In Gaming History' With Cuts Set for July 7The July Purge: Microsoft Reportedly Plans Thousands of Layoffs as AI Restructur…
2 Jul 2026, 11:11 am
First Lady Melania Trump received a $10.71 million (£8 million) licensing fee for the Amazon MGM documentary, Melania, according to newly released federal financial disclosures. The figure highlights the gap between the film's significant payout to the subject and its modest $16.7 million (£12.4 million) worldwide box office performance. Related Articles Melania Trump Humiliated: Katie Couric Mocks FLOTUS' $40M Documentary With Savage One-Word ReviewMelania Trump…
2 Jul 2026, 11:11 am
When AI/LLM agents are used in the creation of Linux kernel patches, the policy for a while now has been that it should be specified using an "Assisted-by" tag as part of the patches/commits. But Linux kernel developers this week have been discussing whether to revise that policy or to potentially eliminate it...
2 Jul 2026, 11:10 am
It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show.
2 Jul 2026, 11:10 am
The rescue was considered a small miracle cutting through a week of tragedy.
2 Jul 2026, 11:10 am
The best summer companion is a good book. This year has already given us some truly brilliant ones making it really hard to whittle down the best. But no matter what your tastes are, we have you covered. These novels range from historical fiction to gripping crime drama. From 1800s Ireland, to 1930s Taiwan, to post revolution Iran, this international selection will take you to all sorts of places without ever having to leave your own home. 1. Land by Maggie O'Fa…
2 Jul 2026, 11:09 am
The Royal Household is currently advertising for a Fire and Security Coordinator to join the team at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.King Charles, 77, oversees an extensive workforce across his various residences, and this latest position offers an annual salary of £29,644.The job listing emphasises the need for candidates who can handle sensitive information with both precision and discretion.According to the advertisement, the role involves "protecting a…
2 Jul 2026, 11:09 am
Philadelphia police shot an armed man accused of threatening people outside of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, officials said. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 2, shortly before 10:30 a.m. outside the hospital along the 100 block of East Erie Avenue. Police told NBC10 an unidentified man who was armed with a gun was threatening people outside of the hospital. Responding officers confronted the man and opened fire, shooting him multiple time…
2 Jul 2026, 11:08 am
Paramedics showed up to Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) Washington, D.C., home near the Senate Hart Building earlier this month to respond to a report of an unconscious person who appeared to have suffered a “cardiac arrest,” according to audio of an emergency medical services (EMS) dispatch call from June 14. McConnell, who is 84, was……
2 Jul 2026, 11:08 am
Donald Trump is fielding late-night calls from Kid Rock, according to a report in which the singer describes phoning the 80-year-old President around midnight on weekends while drinking with friends. Related Articles Trump Scolded Charlie Kirk After TPUSA Event Became Epstein 'Grievance Fest,' New Book ClaimsTrump Health Panic Explodes: CNN Exposes POTUS' Fading Hearing, 'Swollen Ankles,' and the Unseen DeclineGOP Insiders Secretly Compare Trump Presidency to 'Weeke…
2 Jul 2026, 11:08 am
A nonprofit organization has paid off the mortgage for the family of fallen Philadelphia Police Sgt. Jaime Roman. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced the mortgage payoff on Thursday, saying it wanted to honor Roman’s sacrifice. Roman was shot during a traffic stop on June 22, 2024. After fighting for his life for months, he died from his injuries on Sept. 10, 2024. He was 31. A seven-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, Roman had ded…
2 Jul 2026, 11:07 am
Caruana Galizia had exposed corruption at the highest level in the country, shining a spotlight on murky links between Malta's business and political elites.
2 Jul 2026, 11:06 am
The family of one of the victims of two teenage rapists has issued a statement after the pair had their “unduly lenient” sentences overturned. Dr Charlotte Proudman, the barrister for one of the girls referred to in court as C1, read the words outside the Courts of Justice on their behalf. Two 15-year-old boys, referred to in court as X and Y, now face four years' detention for the rape of two girls in Fordingbridge in Hampshire. They had initially been spared j…
2 Jul 2026, 11:05 am
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, there is a tension between those who want to remember an uncomplicated past and those who would remember that freedom is a constant struggle. It’s a right that must be fought for and defended. And amid all the hoop-la over the celebrations, the nation risks forgetting that since the War of Independence, African Americans have played a crucial role defining and expanding American liberty. The Declaration of I…
2 Jul 2026, 11:04 am
‘Rooftopers’ Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov were arrested after allegedly scaling the New York skyscraperTwo Russian “rooftoppers” who staged an apparent marriage proposal at the peak of the Empire State Building’s spire were reportedly arraigned in New York on Thursday on a slew of charges including reckless endangerment.Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov were arrested on Wednesday after the stunt, which featured the pair, dressed in all black, unfurlin…
2 Jul 2026, 11:04 am
Hackers are targeting NetScaler appliances using public PoC code to retrieve arbitrary memory content in the HTTP response. The post New CitrixBleed Vulnerability Exploited Immediately After Public Disclosure appeared first on SecurityWeek.
2 Jul 2026, 11:03 am
A social media post from an American Recreation and Parks Department celebrating Somali Independence Day has ignited fierce criticism from conservative figures across the United States.The parks department in Columbus, Ohio published a message wishing followers a "Happy Somali Independence Day" and announcing the Somali flag would be hoisted above City Hall.The post said: "As we celebrate the unification of the Trust Territory of Somaliland and the State of Somalila…
2 Jul 2026, 11:03 am
UK government and Christian churches oversaw system that separated 185,000 babies from their mothers from 1949 to 1976.
2 Jul 2026, 11:02 am
Fewer than half of Democrats are proud to be American citizens, according to a new poll ahead of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary. In the NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll, 45 percent of Democrats said they are generally “very proud” or “proud” of being American. Fifty-five percent of Democrats in the poll said they are generally “not too……
2 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
Jillian Cardarelli has revealed she is living with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma after learning of her breast cancer diagnosis in May, and the country singer said she is now weighing treatment options while continuing to work in music and television. Related Articles 'Life Has Broken Me A Little Bit': Angelina Jolie Reveals She Hasn't Dated Since Brad Pitt SplitTaylor Swift, Travis Kelce Wedding: Singer Allegedly Rejects 'Traditional' Ceremony to Create Once-in-…
2 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
Stephen A. Smith is warning that the success of democratic socialist candidates in their primaries could endanger Democrats’ chances in the November election. The sports and political commentator told CNN’s Laura Coates on Wednesday that this trend “could ultimately spell doom for the Democratic Party” in its quest to fight against the agenda of President……
2 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
Sunburn, the latest exhibition by photographer and costume designer Gerwyn Davies, is a homage to the Tweed region of New South Wales and the borderlands. The exhibition showcases vibrant new textile and photographic works that reimagine the ephemera, icons and images of Australia’s glittering east coast• Sunburn: Gerwyn Davies runs from 3 July–22 November 2026 at Tweed Regional Gallery, South Murwillumbah, NSW Read more: Iridescent: Gerwyn Davies’ colourful…
2 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
You don’t have to force passion about a role you find boring, writes Eleanor Gordon-Smith. And it could help by asking if work has to be meaningful at allRead more Leading questionsAfter six months of unemployment following redundancy, I am re-entering the workforce. Initially I set out to change my career completely but that hasn’t transpired. I have spent the last half a year being present with my kids, attending school activities, baking, exercising, reading…
2 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
Roots drummer Questlove’s next move is a new talk show titled just that: “The Next Move.” Developed in collaboration with North Road Company and Two One Five Entertainment, “The Next Move” is a talk show based on Questlove’s personal celebrity game nights. The series will feature Questlove and three guests playing a variety of games […]…
2 Jul 2026, 10:59 am
President Donald Trump has unveiled a new piece of AI-generated content on Truth Social, portraying himself as a physician offering a tongue-in-cheek 'treatment plan' for political opponents. The video, which features artificial intelligence to mimic the President as a doctor, suggests that consuming Diet Coke is the primary remedy for what he describes as 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' (TDS). Related Articles Trump Shares Barack Obama's AI-Generated Mugshot Months Af…
2 Jul 2026, 10:58 am
Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier.
2 Jul 2026, 10:57 am
Pubs are set to stay open until 5am for England's last 16 World Cup clash against Mexico as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to introduce emergency legislation.The match at the Azteca Stadium kicks off at 1am on Monday, creating a headache for publicans hoping to host fans for the knockout fixture.The outgoing Prime Minister is expected to bring the emergency law before Parliament to ensure supporters can watch Harry Kane and the squad in their local, according to The Sun.
2 Jul 2026, 10:57 am
More than 70 missiles fired at Ukraine capital as Russia faces fuel shortages after strikes against its oil refineriesAt least 21 people were killed and dozens injured overnight in Kyiv, local authorities said, in what the city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, called the worst Russian attack on the capital during more than four years of air assault on Ukraine.Russia used nearly 500 drones and more than 70 missiles in the hours-long attack on Kyiv and other parts of the…
2 Jul 2026, 10:57 am
Jesse Marsch, head coach of the Canadian national soccer team, said in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup: “We are so proud to be bringing the country together around The People’s Team this summer.” While this message illustrates the excitement of Canada competing on home turf, how the “People’s Team” is perceived among Canadians themselves during the World Cup is complicated. The World Cup represents a special time for Canada, where celebrations of af…
2 Jul 2026, 10:57 am
Democratic candidate Josh Turek leads GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson (Iowa) by 4 points in the Hawkeye State Senate race, according to a recent poll. The survey, released by Fox News, found that 50 percent of 1,003 registered voters in the state backed Turek, a member of the Iowa House since 2023. Another 46 percent of……
2 Jul 2026, 10:54 am
In this special episode, recorded live at the World Cup, we spoke with Governor Shapiro to talk about what it means for the city of Philadelphia to host a global event.
2 Jul 2026, 10:54 am
Progressive Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna (Calif.) on Wednesday called on the Democratic Party’s establishment “old guard” to step aside as he celebrated former attorney Melat Kiros’s primary win against 15-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.). “Yesterday was a big night for progressives,” Khanna said in a video posted to the social platform X. “Colorado shows……
2 Jul 2026, 10:54 am
Exeter's Italy lock Andrea Zambonin signs a new contract to keep him at the Prem club until the summer of 2028.
2 Jul 2026, 10:53 am
Manon Bannerman's absence from KATSEYE's next era has become impossible to ignore. The Swiss singer made a surprise solo appearance at the Jacquemus spring/summer show in Corsica on 29 June, but she will not be on the group's WILD EP, due on 14 August, and the band has now addressed the rumours swirling around her hiatus. Related Articles Manon Exit Fears: Why Daniela's Dad Claims KATSEYE Is 'Bigger Than One Girl''Life Has Broken Me A Little Bit': Angelina Jolie Rev…
2 Jul 2026, 10:53 am
A goat spotted running in and out of Washington state traffic led deputies on "a wild foot pursuit" before being cornered on an outdoor staircase.
2 Jul 2026, 10:52 am
Exeter Chiefs and Italy international lock Andrea Zambonin has agreed a new contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2027/28 season. Follow @RuckTransfers on Instagram for the latest rugby transfer news The announcement came shortly after Zambonin started in the Gallagher PREM final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, rounding off a breakthrough season for the 25-year-old forward. Since joining from Zebre Parma in the summer of…
2 Jul 2026, 10:51 am
, by Graeme Armstrong. When an ultranationalist British party sweeps to power in this dystopian Scottish political satire, the ensuing crackdown targets drug use, youth culture, and electronic music — the last of which prompts veteran raver William Patterson (or “DJ Turbo”) to plunge into a drug-fueled paramilitary underground. With touchpoints including Milton, Dante, the Bible, , and , Armstrong features “verbal ingenuity… over plot, with digressions, ra…
2 Jul 2026, 10:51 am
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon said the insurgent left candidates in the Democratic party are “very smart” not to campaign on bucking President Trump. “They campaign as anti-establishment. Very smartly, if you look at their campaigning, they’re not really even campaigning on Trump,” Bannon said in an interview with Politico published Thursday about the……
2 Jul 2026, 10:48 am
“Some leading European powers now accept that ships transiting the vital Strait of Hormuz will have to pay fees to Iran and Oman,” Bloomberg reports. “The prospect of some sort of service fee in the aftermath of the US and Israeli war with the Islamic Republic was described as a given… Privately, some Gulf Arab officials hold the same view.”…
2 Jul 2026, 10:47 am
Bladderwort is a rare aquatic carnivorous plant Maximillian cabinet/ShutterstockHidden beneath the water’s surface is a botanical world that is among nature’s most innovative and ecologically important. As I highlighted in a recent paper, an extraordinary range of adaptations have evolved in aquatic plants for life beneath the water’s surface. Some flower underwater, others capture animals in ingenious traps. Here are seven facts that show how these remarkabl…
2 Jul 2026, 10:47 am
George Washington statue outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were signed. EWY Media / ShutterstockThe 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence has become yet another flashpoint in a politically divided America. There are even two different government organisations overseeing the celebrations. The United States Semiquincentennial Commission was set up by the US Congress in 2016 as a bip…
2 Jul 2026, 10:47 am
CrazySexyCool, the celebrated playwright’s new show in DC, is a vibrant love letter to the hits and sisterhood of the R&B trioCrazySexyCool, an ambitious new musical about the visionary 90s trio TLC at Arena Stage in Washington DC, aspires to make good on its title and then some. Crammed with platinum sing-alongs and tabloid-chronicled plot twists, it follows the legendary girl group – Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and Tionne “T-Bo…
2 Jul 2026, 10:47 am
Bonnie Blue, the self-described millionaire adult content creator, has sparked fresh outrage online this week after posting a video in which she claims she has slept with 'hundreds and hundreds' of men while pregnant, telling critics 'my baby is still healthier than you.' Related Articles 'He's Aware Sometimes and Then Sometimes Not': Danny Glover's Daughter Reveals Actor's Tragic Alzheimer's RealityWhy Prince William and Kate Middleton Are Allegedly Skipping Taylor…
2 Jul 2026, 10:47 am
A rehearsal dinner. A huge party. Hundreds of cops. And, perhaps, a big twist.
2 Jul 2026, 10:46 am
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have achieved what researchers are calling a genuine milestone in synthetic biology by constructing the world's first cell built entirely from non-living chemical components.The creation, dubbed "SpudCell," was announced yesterday by a team led by synthetic biologist Kate Adamala.Unlike previous experiments that modified existing bacteria, this cell was assembled from scratch using purified chemicals.The synthetic cell can p…
2 Jul 2026, 10:46 am
The NewsAfrica’s bid to build its own vaccine industry is about to face its biggest test just as Western health funding retreats. The global vaccine alliance Gavi said it will make its first cash disbursements to an African manufacturer this year, marking an important milestone as the continent seeks to produce 60% of its vaccines locally by 2040.The initial payments, expected in the second half of 2026, are part of Gavi’s $1.2 billion African Vaccine Manufactur…
2 Jul 2026, 10:46 am
Human placenta and umbilical cord Sinhyu Photographer/ShutterstockIn many cultures, the placenta is more than tissue left over after birth. It may be understood as spiritually linked to the baby, treated as a companion or sibling, and buried to protect the child or connect them to family and land. Yet in many maternity settings, what happens to the placenta after birth may receive little discussion unless a woman already knows she can ask to take it home. For my d…
2 Jul 2026, 10:45 am
The School District of Philadelphia owes more than 700 former employees millions of dollars in termination payments, according to a new report first obtained by the NBC10 Investigators. The audit found 729 former employees are owed $2.8 million in termination payments. The unpaid payments date back to 2021 and earlier. On Wednesday, the NBC10 Investigators first reported how auditors could not locate two-thirds of the property they sampled during an inventory…
2 Jul 2026, 10:45 am
Forgot the hot dogs and fireworks? Need a snack on the road?
2 Jul 2026, 10:45 am
The Star Wars driver has been hooking up with a yachter who has a goal of also sleeping with the top 20 ATP pros too. …
2 Jul 2026, 10:44 am
The Atlantic: “The White House is an active construction site, with cement trucks going through the same gates typically used by the president’s armored limousine. There’s a gaping hole where half of the building once stood, a project held up by lawsuits. The South Lawn and the Ellipse, a 52-acre park between the White House and the Washington Monument, are completely torn up. The once-green grass where a temporary arena held a bloody UFC fight last month has…
2 Jul 2026, 10:44 am
The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further than they already have been for the World Cup.
2 Jul 2026, 10:43 am
“The U.S. overall death rate in 2025 fell to its lowest point on record, even as influenza and pneumonia are now among the nation’s top 10 causes of death for the first time in years, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “The death rate fell 4.6% last year, to 689.2 deaths per 100,000 people, down from 722.1 in 2024… The death rate declined across every age group and nearly every demog…
2 Jul 2026, 10:42 am
Background: News coverage of the murder of Irah Sok (KCPQ). Inset: Irah Sok (Instagram). A Washington state man who admitted to murdering a mother while she slept next to her husband and young son has learned his fate. Christopher Johnson, 24, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Tuesday, months after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the death of 36-year-old Irah Sok. Johnson's 25-year sentence will run concurrently with a sentence hand…
2 Jul 2026, 10:42 am
The ex-singer is currently serving jail time in his native U.K. relating to one count of attempted rape, one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13, and four counts of indecent assault.
2 Jul 2026, 10:42 am
The dismantling of USAID has sparked an increasingly polarized debate, particularly among Africa watchers. In Washington, supporters argue that decades of foreign assistance fostered dependency and failed to advance American interests. Critics counter that the abrupt withdrawal of aid is already having devastating humanitarian consequences.Reports linking the dismantling of USAID to preventable deaths are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The New York Times…
2 Jul 2026, 10:42 am
The woman faces two felony charges of communicating a bomb threat.
2 Jul 2026, 10:40 am
“Cuba is struggling to convince the Trump administration that its most ambitious economic reforms in decades are enough to spark the changes the US is demanding,” Bloomberg reports. “The 176 proposals rolled out last month are an attempt to bounce back from a dire economic crisis. But they’re also an olive branch to Washington, which is actively trying to crush the communist-run government.”…
2 Jul 2026, 10:40 am
Microsoft's prediction that attackers probably wouldn't rush to exploit a newly-patched SharePoint bug hasn't aged especially well. CISA has added CVE-2026-45659, a remote code execution flaw in on-premises Microsoft SharePoint Server, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog after confirming that crimes are now actively exploiting it in the wild. The bug stems from an insecure deserialization issue and affects SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, Sha…
2 Jul 2026, 10:37 am
First judge found to have erred by giving 15-year-olds youth rehabilitation orders for rape of two girls in HampshireTwo 15-year-old boys who were spared custody for raping two girls have been sentenced to four years’ detention after the court of appeal ruled their sentences were “unduly lenient”.After a national outcry, the attorney general, Richard Hermer, referred the case to the court to consider whether the sentences given to three boys – identified onl…
2 Jul 2026, 10:36 am
American Taylor Fritz and Poland's Iga Swiatek were among the top players to advance through the early wave of matches Thursday at Wimbledon.
2 Jul 2026, 10:36 am
Prince Harry has reportedly 'given up' on healing his fractured relationship with Prince William, with royal insiders claiming plans for a reunion in the UK next month have effectively been blocked amid continuing 'radio silence' from the Prince of Wales. Related Articles Why Prince William and Kate Middleton Are Allegedly Skipping Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Wedding'Starting to Affect the Girls': Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Allegedly Face Off in Secret Paris Meetin…
2 Jul 2026, 10:35 am
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has touted the benefits of immigration and the vast regularisation scheme for sectors such as construction that need to boost their workforce.
2 Jul 2026, 10:35 am
PHILADELPHIA- 250 volunteers, including Miss America delegates from across the country, formed a living Liberty Bell on Independence Mall on Thursday morning in the lead up to the country's 250th anniversary.
2 Jul 2026, 10:35 am
Studiocanal has unveiled the teaser for “Les Misérables,” Fred Cavayé’s anticipated adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 classic novel, offering a first look at a sweeping take on one of France’s most enduring literary works. The teaser also offers glimpses of Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean, the ex-convict who rebuilds his life as a benevolent industrialist, […]…
2 Jul 2026, 10:32 am
Microsoft is preparing to cut thousands of jobs worldwide in July as part of a fresh restructuring tied to its AI strategy, with roles in Xbox and sales among those expected to be hit, according to a report. The layoffs, which have not yet been publicly announced by the company, were detailed by sources and are expected to affect less than 2.5 per cent of Microsoft's workforce. Related Articles Xbox Reportedly Planning 'Largest Single Layoff Event In Gaming History'…
2 Jul 2026, 10:31 am
Elon Musk has dismissed a Wall Street Journal report claiming SpaceX showed investors a 'handset-like prototype' for a slimmer-than-iPhone AI device, calling the story 'utterly false' on X on Wednesday. The denial comes amid speculation about whether SpaceX might be edging into consumer hardware, even as the company's public line has been that it is not developing a phone. Related Articles Elon Musk Triggered By OpenAI Apple Deal? Rumours Fly Of Thinner-Than-iPhone…
2 Jul 2026, 10:31 am
For all its gloss and elitist governance, football will not bend to the will of a president so eager to demonise and excludeAt 4.38pm on 28 June Donald Trump dropped a Truth. Nothing unusual in that. Trump’s Truth Social feed is relentless and ever-giving.That same afternoon he also Truthed at 3.58pm, 3.59pm, and twice at 7.42pm, all in the same instantly recognisable, weirdly cartoonish tone, as if a giant maize-based salted snack from a jaunty 1970s TV advert ha…
2 Jul 2026, 10:30 am
More and more, families are shaking their heads in disbelief when their water service bills arrive.