Alexander Heffner on The Open Mind at 70: Why Mayors Matter More Than Presidents
The Open Mind host reflects on the show's legacy, his Mayors of the World series, and what local leadership reveals about American democracy.
Judge Dismisses $27M Defamation Suit Over Lion King Chant Translation
U.S. and Iran Pause Strikes as Global Tensions Simmer
CISA Had No Playbook When Government Credentials Were Exposed
At least 12 dead as wildfire ravages southern Spain amid heat crisis
Cancer Cases Expected to Surge 70% by 2050, WHO Report Warns
News
U.S. and Iran Pause Strikes as Global Tensions Simmer
After intense two-day conflict, U.S. and Iran fighting pauses. Meanwhile, immigration policy shifts and ceasefire stalls in Gaza.
At least 12 dead as wildfire ravages southern Spain amid heat crisis
A devastating wildfire in Andalusia kills at least 12 people with 23 missing. Four victims believed to be British as flames spread rapidly across Los Gallardos.
US and Iran escalate tit-for-tat strikes as ceasefire unravels
Fresh airstrikes targeting Iran and retaliatory missile attacks on US allies threaten to derail fragile Middle East peace deal as Supreme Leader Khamenei is laid to rest.
Former NATO Ambassador: Iran War Was Strategic Mistake
Ambassador Nicholas Burns discusses escalating US-Iran tensions, NATO summit outcomes, and why he believes the February conflict was ill-advised.
Tech
CISA Had No Playbook When Government Credentials Were Exposed
The federal cybersecurity agency scrambled to respond after a contractor leaked sensitive credentials, revealing gaps in incident response planning.
NVIDIA launches free GeForce trading cards to woo back gamers
NVIDIA is giving away Series 1 GeForce trading cards featuring iconic GPU moments at summer gaming events, as the company prioritizes AI over consumer gaming.
Lego launches 1,252-piece Hubble Space Telescope set for $140
Build your own Hubble Space Telescope with Lego's new Icons set arriving August 1. Features removable panels, replica instruments, and stands over 12 inches tall.
EU Parliament Extends Message Scanning Powers Despite Majority Opposition
European Parliament votes to reinstate tech company message scanning for child abuse detection, sparking fierce privacy backlash from civil rights groups.
Business
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as Xbox division faces massive overhaul
Microsoft eliminates 2.1% of workforce with Xbox losing 20% of staff. Four gaming studios spun out as company restructures amid AI competition.
Trump Intervenes in FIFA Suspension, Reversing 60-Year Precedent
President Trump reportedly called FIFA President Infantino to reverse Balogun's World Cup suspension, marking an unprecedented reversal of automatic match bans.
Stop Adding AI Tools and Start Rebuilding Your Business
Solopreneurs are layering tools instead of restructuring. Here's why the four-tool AI stack beats the hundred-tool chaos.
China's Manufacturing Bounces Back, But There's a Catch
June PMI shows expansion but retail sales slump and property woes raise doubts about recovery.
Entertainment
Alexander Heffner on The Open Mind at 70: Why Mayors Matter More Than Presidents
The Open Mind host reflects on the show's legacy, his Mayors of the World series, and what local leadership reveals about American democracy.
Judge Dismisses $27M Defamation Suit Over Lion King Chant Translation
Federal judge throws out Lebo M's lawsuit against comedian Learnmore Jonasi over a viral podcast translation joke about the Circle of Life.
Bryan Johnson Diagnosed with Autoimmune Gastritis, Vows to Solve It
The biohacker and longevity advocate reveals his new autoimmune disease diagnosis and plans to sequence his immune cells to find a cure.
Prime Video launches Hindi comedy-drama Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya July 24
Kay Kay Menon stars in new 7-episode Hindi series about a headmaster reviving a failing school, premiering globally on Prime Video.
Health
Cancer Cases Expected to Surge 70% by 2050, WHO Report Warns
WHO's latest cancer report reveals 20.6 million annual cases and stark inequities in treatment access between rich and poor nations.
Cancer Claims 26000 Lives Daily as WHO Warns of Growing Inequities
WHO report reveals 20.6 million annual cancer cases with stark survival disparities between rich and poor nations, calling for urgent people-centered action.
Bryan Johnson Diagnosed with Autoimmune Gastritis, Vows to Solve It
The biohacker and longevity advocate reveals his new autoimmune disease diagnosis and plans to sequence his immune cells to find a cure.
WHO Approves First Diagnostic Test for Bundibugyo Virus
The WHO has listed the first molecular diagnostic test for BDBV, accelerating detection capabilities as the largest recorded outbreak continues across DRC and Uganda.
From the newsroom
CISA Had No Playbook When Government Credentials Were Exposed
The federal cybersecurity agency scrambled to respond after a contractor leaked sensitive credentials, revealing gaps in incident response planning.
At least 12 dead as wildfire ravages southern Spain amid heat crisis
A devastating wildfire in Andalusia kills at least 12 people with 23 missing. Four victims believed to be British as flames spread rapidly across Los Gallardos.
Cancer Cases Expected to Surge 70% by 2050, WHO Report Warns
WHO's latest cancer report reveals 20.6 million annual cases and stark inequities in treatment access between rich and poor nations.
Cancer Claims 26000 Lives Daily as WHO Warns of Growing Inequities
WHO report reveals 20.6 million annual cancer cases with stark survival disparities between rich and poor nations, calling for urgent people-centered action.
NVIDIA launches free GeForce trading cards to woo back gamers
NVIDIA is giving away Series 1 GeForce trading cards featuring iconic GPU moments at summer gaming events, as the company prioritizes AI over consumer gaming.
US and Iran escalate tit-for-tat strikes as ceasefire unravels
Fresh airstrikes targeting Iran and retaliatory missile attacks on US allies threaten to derail fragile Middle East peace deal as Supreme Leader Khamenei is laid to rest.
Former NATO Ambassador: Iran War Was Strategic Mistake
Ambassador Nicholas Burns discusses escalating US-Iran tensions, NATO summit outcomes, and why he believes the February conflict was ill-advised.
Lego launches 1,252-piece Hubble Space Telescope set for $140
Build your own Hubble Space Telescope with Lego's new Icons set arriving August 1. Features removable panels, replica instruments, and stands over 12 inches tall.
