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The Guardianpolitics5 hrs ago
Maine Democrats to pick Senate nominee at convention after candidate withdrawal
The state party will select a replacement nominee through a nominating convention by July 27. Several candidates have entered or signaled interest in the race to face Republican Senator Susan Collins.
thewire.inai4 hrs agoUpdated
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6 to Public After U.S. Government Clearance
OpenAI will make its GPT-5.6 family of models available to the public on Thursday after receiving clearance from U.S. government leadership. The company initially limited the models to select partners after administration officials requested a staggered rollout.
Breaking Defenseworld7 hrs ago
U.S. Army Selects Four Vendors for Engineer Autonomous Breaching Program
The Army chose Caterpillar, Forterra, IDV USA and Overland AI to develop unmanned systems that can breach obstacles and minefields. Awards are expected in coming weeks and will lead to tests ending early next year.
ai8 hrs ago
Anthropic Launches Reflect Feature for Claude Chatbot Usage Analysis
Anthropic announced a reflect feature for its Claude chatbot on July 9, 2026. The tool provides summaries of user interactions and patterns over selectable time periods. It is available in beta to free, Pro, and Max subscribers.
espn.comsports13 hrs ago
White Sox Narrow Top MLB Draft Pick to Three Prospects
The Chicago White Sox are choosing among UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey and Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson for the No. 1 selection. The MLB amateur draft begins Saturday.
cnbc.comsports16 hrs ago
South Korean Parliament Schedules July 22 Hearing on National Football Body
The National Assembly's sports committee approved a hearing on the Korea Football Association after the national team's early World Cup exit. The session will examine coach selection and federation management.
supermarketnews.comsports23 hrs ago
Islanders open online contest for 2027-28 alternate jersey design
The team launched a website allowing fans to submit designs for the next alternate uniform. The winner will attend the 2027-28 season debut of the selected jersey.
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theverge.comtechnology1 day ago
Fiat to Sell Tiny Electric Topolino in U.S. Starting at $13,995
The Stellantis-owned brand will offer the two-seat neighborhood EV through select dealers. The vehicle tops out at 19 mph and is intended for private roads and communities.
dailykos.compolitics1 day ago
Maine Democratic Party Seeks Senate Candidate Replacement by July 27 Deadline
Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw from the Maine Senate race after a sexual assault allegation. State law requires the party to select a replacement by July 27 if he drops out before July 13.
theaviationist.compolitics1 day ago
NATO selects Saab to build next radar surveillance aircraft
NATO chose Saab over Boeing to develop its next airborne radar plane. The decision follows U.S. delays on the E-7 program.
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deadline.comtechnology1 day ago
Roost App Reaches 300,000 Users Five Weeks After Viral Threads Post
Roost, a mobile app that delivers messages at the real-world flight speed of selected birds, grew from 10,000 to 100,000 users in three days after a Threads post. Creator Logan Mendelsohn built the app as a side project while working at Ticketmaster.
winnipegfreepress.comsports1 day ago
Maple Leafs Sign No. 1 Draft Pick McKenna to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed the top selection from the 2026 NHL draft to a three-year entry-level deal. The signing occurred one week after the draft in Buffalo, New York.
Forbesfinance22 hrs agoUpdated
Mariska Hargitay Selected to Host 78th Emmy Awards on September 14
Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Emmy Awards live on NBC and Peacock. The ceremony takes place at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater at 8 p.m. ET. It is the first time in 15 years a woman has hosted the show.
ESPNsports1 day ago
WNBA names 2026 All-Star reserves; injury replacements still possible
The league announced its full 22-player roster Tuesday for the July 25 game in Chicago. Two honorary general managers and the head coaches of the top two teams will select lineups from that pool.
eonline.comworld1 day ago
Taylor Swift Wears Custom Dior Gown at Madison Square Garden Wedding
Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce in a Christian Dior Haute Couture dress designed by Jonathan Anderson. The choice places her among earlier celebrity brides who selected Dior for their weddings.
Associated Pressworld1 day ago
Maine Democrats Enforce Nomination Rules After Allegation Against Platner
The Maine Democratic Party accused Graham Platner's campaign of attempting to shape the process for selecting a new nominee if he withdraws. Platner's team denied trying to influence the selection and said supporters should help decide.
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news.sky.combusiness1 day ago
Dover port faces delays under EU entry system unless fixed by next week
MPs warned that Cross-Channel ferry passengers and the port of Dover face hours of delays under the EU entry/exit system unless technology issues are resolved or checks suspended by next week. The home affairs select committee visited the port last week and saw 84 automatic kiosk…
Washington Examinerpolitics1 day agoUpdated
Southern Poverty Law Center Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges
The Southern Poverty Law Center entered a not-guilty plea Tuesday to charges of wire fraud, false statements to a bank, and conspiracy to conceal money laundering. Attorney Abbe Lowell represented the organization at the arraignment before Magistrate Judge Kelly Pate. Jury select…
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports2 days ago
Team selects wide receiver at 39th pick after considering earlier option
A team drafted a former Washington wide receiver 39th overall. Officials had considered selecting the player with the 24th pick before choosing another receiver instead.
business2 days ago
South Korean shipbuilder ends Hamilton training partnership after losing submarine contract
Hanwha Ocean is withdrawing from a planned shipbuilding training hub in Hamilton after Canada selected a German firm to build new navy submarines. The remaining Canadian partners say they will continue the project without the South Korean company.
nypost.comsports2 days ago
Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and Draft Picks
Boston sent the five-time All-Star to Philadelphia in exchange for the 36-year-old forward and four future selections. President of basketball operations Brad Stevens and owner Bill Chisholm addressed the move Monday.
Nbc Sportssports2 days ago
Team traded up one spot in 2026 draft to select safety
A team moved from the 12th to the 11th pick in the 2026 NFL draft to select an Ohio State safety. The head coach said the team had targeted the player and feared another club would take him.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comworld2 days ago
Falcons sign wide receiver Drake London to four-year, $141 million extension through 2030
Drake London agreed to a four-year, $141 million contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons that runs through 2030 and includes $100 million guaranteed. The 24-year-old receiver, selected eighth overall in the 2022 draft, also proposed to Sofia Rose Gabay on July 2.
Deadlinebusiness2 days ago
ABC Defends The View Editorial Independence in FCC Filing
ABC filed a response in an FCC public comment proceeding arguing that an investigation into The View violates First Amendment protections. The network cited a 2002 ruling and claimed selective enforcement against television programs. Deadline reported the details of the filing.
themandarin.com.aupolitics2 days ago
Treasury Committee Faults Student-Loan Communications and Calls for Shared University Funding
The Treasury Select Committee published findings Tuesday accusing the Department for Education of misleading communications on Plan 2 loans. The report cited comparisons to low-cost items and failure to disclose possible changes to terms.
The Boston Globesports2 days ago
Team trades star forward for rival player and draft picks
Officials completed a deal sending a star forward to a rival in exchange for another veteran and four future draft selections. The move aims to improve salary-cap flexibility while drawing strong fan criticism.
winnipegfreepress.comsports3 days ago
Zack Wheeler Not Selected to National League All-Star Roster
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler was not selected for the National League roster at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in his home ballpark. His agent called the decision tone deaf given Wheeler's recovery and performance.
globalnews.capolitics3 days ago
Canada Selects German Firm for Patrol Submarine Project
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Germany’s TKMS was chosen over South Korea’s Hanwa Ocean to supply up to 12 diesel-powered submarines. The procurement, expected to reach $100 billion, is Canada’s largest defense acquisition and includes a joint effort with Norw…
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upi.compolitics3 days ago
Canada selects German firm for 12-submarine fleet contract
The Canadian government chose TKMS to build a new fleet of 12 conventionally powered submarines. The multi-billion-dollar deal will replace aging Victoria-class vessels and is intended to increase maritime capabilities.
The War Zoneworld2 days agoUpdated
Canada Selects German Type 212CD Submarines to Replace Victoria Class Fleet
Ottawa announced the purchase of 12 Type 212CD submarines from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The contract will replace Canada's four aging Victoria class boats and expand the fleet to 12 vessels.
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TechCrunchai3 days ago
iOS 27 Developer Beta 3 Enables Siri Voice Pace and Expressivity Controls
Apple released the third developer beta of iOS 27 on July 6, 2026. The update activates previously unavailable sliders for adjusting Siri's speaking speed and emotional tone. Users can also select from voices with different accents.
The Independentsports3 days ago
England bowler Josh Tongue set for T20 and ODI debuts after injury recovery
Josh Tongue has recovered from multiple injuries and earned selection across all three formats for England. He made his T20 debut on Saturday and could receive an ODI cap later this month.
winnipegfreepress.comsports3 days ago
Dodgers Outfielder Selected to All-Star Team
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages was named to the National League All-Star roster. He has been unable to reach his parents in Cuba to share the news.
Yonhapworld3 days ago
Defense ministry delays detailed plan for Gwangju military airport relocation
The defense ministry said Monday it has not finalized a relocation plan for the Gwangju military airport after the site was chosen for a semiconductor production cluster. The government selected the airport earlier the same day as part of its three mega projects initiative.
koreatimes.co.krworld3 days ago
Special Counsel Says It Found Signs NIS Prepared Security-Threat List Ahead of 2024 Martial Law Bid
A special counsel team on July 6, 2026, accused South Korea's National Intelligence Service of preparing a list of hundreds labeled security threats and selecting officials for the martial law command. The team is investigating orders behind the list, including from then NIS Dire…
umnews.orgworld3 days ago
Malawi Approves 100 Percent Rise in Public University Tuition Fees as Short-Term Fix for Funding Shortfall
The government approved an immediate doubling of fees at the country's five public universities to address a financial crisis in higher education. Education Secretary Dr Ken Ndala said the ministry selected the increase after universities requested urgent funding relief.
winnipegfreepress.comsports4 days ago
Rockies Place Sugano and Halvorsen on Injured List, Select Contract of Romano
The Colorado Rockies placed Tomoyuki Sugano and Seth Halvorsen on the 15-day injured list July 4. They also selected the contract of Jordan Romano, who struck out two batters in the ninth inning of a 6-4 loss to the Giants.
Al Jazeerapolitics4 days ago
Iranian Authorities Use Religious Symbols at Khamenei Funeral Procession
A week of ceremonies for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has featured state messaging and organized events across Iran and Iraq. Officials have promoted themes of martyrdom and resistance through slogans, imagery, and the selected route for the procession.
winnipegfreepress.comsports4 days ago
Mariners Place Julio Rodriguez on Seven-Day Injured List With Concussion
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was placed on the seven-day injured list Friday with a concussion after being struck by a throw during Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The team selected infielder Miles Mastrobuoni's contract from Triple-A Tacoma in…
Usa Todaybusiness5 days ago
United Airlines Trials Night-Before Bag Drop at Chicago O'Hare for Early Flights
United Airlines launched a Twilight Bag Drop trial at Chicago O'Hare International Airport at the end of March. Passengers on select flights departing before 10 a.m. can check bags curbside between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. the prior evening. Nearly 1,600 bags have been processed since t…
espn.co.uksports5 days ago
Five-star offensive tackle Ismael Camara commits to Texas over LSU, Oregon, SMU, Tennessee and Texas A&M
Usa Today reported that five-star offensive tackle Ismael Camara announced his commitment to the University of Texas on Saturday. The 6-foot-6, 340-pound prospect from Gilmer, Texas, selected the Longhorns over LSU, Oregon, SMU, Tennessee and Texas A&M.
joe.iebusiness5 days ago
EA College Football 27 early access starts July 2 for select paid editions; full release set for July 9
MVP+ members gained console access on July 2 while Deluxe Edition buyers start July 6. The full worldwide launch occurs July 9 at 2 p.m. ET.
The Hollywood Reporterworld6 days ago
Supergirl Opens to $37.1 Million After Studio Wins Internal Bakeoff Over Director’s Cut
DC Studios selected its own cut of the film following a March 2026 comparison of competing versions. The movie, budgeted near $180 million, underperformed relative to prior DC releases.
news.sky.comsports6 days ago
David Williams-Ellis Named Sculptor of Andy Murray Bronze Statue at All England Club
GB News reported that David Williams-Ellis, 67, was selected from a shortlist of three artists to create the bronze figure. The statue will be unveiled next summer during Wimbledon's 150th anniversary celebrations and will be the first such tribute to a former champion since the…
winnipegfreepress.comsports6 days ago
Lakers trade center for guard and draft picks
The team sent its starting center to Washington in exchange for a guard and two future second-round selections. The move continues roster adjustments around the team's lead guard.
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports6 days ago
Team acquires additional draft capital in trade
A team added draft picks in a transaction that also increased its total second-round selections to 20 over the next seven years. The move leaves the acquiring side with the second-most tradeable picks in the league.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports6 days ago
Cubs Expected to Add Reliever to 40-Man Roster
The team plans to select the contract of a veteran left-handed reliever who joined on a minor league deal after his release by another club. The move follows the optioning of another left-hander to the minors and addresses multiple injuries in the bullpen.
espn.comsports6 days ago
Angel Reese Says No Dream Players Named WNBA All-Star Starters
Atlanta Dream guard Angel Reese said on July 2 that it was disrespectful for her team to have no starters selected for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game. The Dream entered the day tied for first in the Eastern Conference at 12-8.
azernews.azpolitics6 days ago
U.S. marks 250th anniversary with historical displays
Official events present a version of American history focused on select figures. Local groups have added temporary notes at sites where information panels were removed earlier this year.
washingtonpost.comworld6 days ago
Eisenhower Administration Received Over 1,900 Flag Designs Before Selecting 50-Star Version
In 1958 the Eisenhower administration collected more than 1,900 proposals for a new U.S. flag after Alaska and Hawaii were slated for statehood. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library preserved the submissions, which ranged from pencil sketches to sewn cloth flags.
thegatewaypundit.comsports7 days ago
Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston Among Starters for 2026 WNBA All-Star Game
The WNBA named ten starters for the July 25 game at Chicago's United Center. Indiana Fever players Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell were selected along with seven others.
The Independentworld7 days ago
Five manufacturers advance rapid tests for Bundibugyo Ebola strain
A Geneva-based non-profit selected five companies to begin field trials of rapid antigen tests for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus. The move targets diagnostic delays in an outbreak that has infected 1,406 people and killed 438 in eastern Congo.
Yonhapworld7 days ago
Government to Review Drone Rules for Wildfire Response
Officials will examine changes to current drone regulations that limit the use of large unmanned aircraft in fighting wildfires. The review is one of three regulatory sandbox projects selected for the first half of the year.
upi.comworld7 days ago
Hanwha Ocean Selected as Preferred Bidder for South Korea Navy Destroyer Project
Hanwha Ocean Co. was chosen to lead construction of six next-generation destroyers valued at 7.8 trillion won. The company prevailed over rival HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. in the Korea Destroyer Next Generation program.
news.google.comsports7 days agoUpdated
Boston Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft picks
The Boston Celtics sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in return for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks. The deal includes a 2031 unprotected first-round selection and potential adjustments to the 2028 pick.
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nbcnews.compolitics8 days ago
Anti-establishment candidates win several Democratic primaries in Colorado
Voters in Colorado selected several progressive candidates over longer-serving office-holders in Tuesday's Democratic primaries. The results come as the party prepares for November midterm elections.
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spacenews.comworld8 days ago
Vantor Selects BAE Systems to Build Next-Generation Vantage Satellites
Vantor has contracted BAE Systems to manufacture the first two Vantage electro-optical imaging satellites. The satellites will deliver 20-centimeter resolution imagery and support defense and intelligence missions.
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Los Angeles Timesbusiness8 days ago
Alamo Drafthouse to Give Limited Runs to Undistributed Festival Films
The chain will exhibit select independent titles that premiered at festivals but lack distribution deals. The first film scheduled is a documentary about the band Butthole Surfers.
forbes.comsports8 days ago
Fifty Prospects Selected for MLB All-Star Futures Game
Washington Nationals shortstop Eli Willits and 49 others were named Wednesday to the July 12 game at Citizens Bank Park. Rosters feature top 2025 draft picks and several repeat selections.
jpost.comworld8 days ago
Judicial Selection Committee Names 26 New Judges and Registrars
The committee appointed 26 judges and senior registrars, bringing the total named this week to 94. The selections follow an 18-month delay in filling judicial vacancies.
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