World Cup tourists basking in the wonders of Target are stuffing their suitcases with toothpaste and melatonin

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In the latest salvo in one of the war’s deadliest months, Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 121 drones.

An intense overnight bombardment of ballistic missiles and specialised drone swarms launched by Russia has struck multiple districts across Ukraine’s capital, wounding at least 11 civilians and damaging critical infrastructure.

The complex assault launched early on Saturday highlights the escalating threat facing Kyiv’s airspace as defenders ration depleted air defence stockpiles while waiting for Western military aid to arrive.

Ford's $30,000 EV truck is under wraps. Its camouflage is an ad.

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Ben Shimkus

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Ford has been camouflaging its coming $30,000 EV pickup during public testing. Turns out, the going-out attire is intentionally revealing.

Thomas Tuchel has claimed that England have not been offered an explanation as to why defender Jarell Quansah was handed a two-game suspension following his red card against Mexico.

Quansah was shown a straight red card after a VAR review early in the second half at the Azteca for an ankle-high challenge on Jesus Gallardo.

While dismissals of this nature usually carry a one-game ban, it was upgraded to two as a result of the challenge being considered 'serious foul play'.

Renate Reinsve in "Backrooms."

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Director Kane Parsons’ horror thriller Backrooms, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, is new on digital streaming this week after the film’s studio, A24, extended the film’s theatrical window.

Written by Will Soodik and Parsons, Backrooms opened in theaters domestically on May 29. Ejiofor stars as Clark, a used furniture store owner embittered by a shattered marriage and a career in architecture that never materialized.

Anime Expo has long been the premier stage for the industry outside of Japan, and this year's convention was no exception. Across four packed (and completely sold-out) days in Los Angeles, various anime studios, publishers, and creators unveiled new trailers, debuted highly anticipated first or second episodes, and announced everything from blockbuster sequels to ambitious original projects.

Whether it was Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 kicking off its next chapter, The Ghost in the Shell charting a bold new direction, or powerhouse studios pulling back the curtain on what's next in their anime slate, there was no shortage of enticing reveals. If you couldn't keep up with every panel, here's a look at the biggest announcements from Anime Expo 2026.

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New York City’s last Manhattanhenge sunsets of the year are here, giving skywatchers and photographers one final chance in 2026 to see one of the world’s most spectacular urban astronomy events. On two evenings — Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12 — the setting sun will align with Manhattan’s street grid, creating a dramatic sunset framed by the borough’s skyscrapers. Crowds are expected to gather along major Midtown cross streets as the sun appears to hang between buildings before slipping below the horizon. It comes exactly a month before a partial solar eclipse — the result of another solar alignment — will be visible from New York City, as well as from northeastern U.S. states and Canada.

Kids, rowdy riders, don't forget: Waymo could be watching

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Lloyd Lee

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Fans of robotaxis hail the privacy and intimacy offered by a driverless car. But don't forget: Waymo could be watching.

Colombia’s Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) has wrapped its 17th Edition July 10 with an uptick in attendance. The numbers say it all: 2,336 accredited participants and 271 industry activities and 882 one-on-one business meetings connecting selected projects with a host of international guests, advisors and potential partners.

“BAM once again showed that Colombia has world-class stories to tell and the talent to bring them to global audiences. We’re confident that many of the projects that came through the market leave stronger than they arrived—and one step closer to becoming the films, series, and audiovisual experiences audiences will see in the years ahead,” said BAM director Carlos Eduardo Moreno.