Today's Headlines

European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads - apnews.com

UEFA member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors. The European soccer body says it’s a unanimous decision after an urgent online meeting of the 55 memb…

Ariana Grande: petal Album Review - Pitchfork

Read Aimee Cliff’s review of the album.

Tim Cook says Apple may charge for AI Siri - Axios

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Mandela Barnes ends Democratic campaign for Wisconsin governor - jsonline.com

Mandela Barnes' exit in the Wisconsin governor's race comes after release of polling showing Francesca Hong with a wide lead in Democratic primary.

Seattle police chief resigns amid fallout from mass shooting, mayor names interim chief - KOMO

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has resigned, and Mayor Katie Wilson has appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles to serve as interim chief, the mayor’s office announced Thursday.

Trump considers pulling Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination as senators hold out - bbc.com

The nomination is stalled, with two senators asking for assurances that a fund to compensate Trump allies will be ended permanently.

MacBook Ultra's New Design Won't Stay Exclusive for Long - MacRumors

The touchscreen and the OLED panel have dominated discussion about Apple's next high-end laptop, but the redesign wrapped around them may prove...

Live updates: Saudi Arabia says 14 countries backing maritime alliance to protect shipping routes - CNN

The Saudi defense ministry said 14 countries have backed the kingdom’s proposal to establish a “Maritime Defense Alliance” to protect international shipping routes and global trade.

Apple earnings takeaways: Weak forecast, supply concerns overshadow sales beat in Cook's last report as CEO - CNBC

Apple reported third-quarter earnings on Thursday after the closing bell, and Tim Cook addressed investors for the last time as CEO.

Mamdani's 'this is only the beginning' announcement cracking down on food delivery tips sparks outrage - Fox News

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced viral backlash Thursday over a post claiming responsibility for increasing food delivery service tips.

Georgia school shooter’s father, who bought son a gun, sentenced to 15 years - The Washington Post

The sentence brings to an end the latest in a series of prosecutions that aim to hold parents accountable for not preventing their children from committing mass shootings.

Amid escalation, US allies hang back on intervening in Iran war - Politico

Traditional U.S. partners are wary of any direct support until they receive reassurances of a lasting ceasefire — or other promises.

‘The Boss Wants This Money’: Inside Trump’s Unprecedented Fundraising Operation - WSJ

‘Wonder Man’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Speaks Out After Marvel Series Canceled: ‘That’s Life… Everything Will Shake Out’ - Variety

"Wonder Man" star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is speaking out about the surprising cancellation of the Marvel TV series.

VA to run trial of GLP-1 drug to treat alcohol abuse - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Xbox CEO says the team has one year to start growing again - The Verge

In a memo obtained by The Verge, CEO Asha Sharma told staff by the end of June 2027, “we will return XBOX to player and revenue growth.” Sharma’s memo follows a major restructuring.

Netflix sued for $105 million for allegedly losing "master copy" of unreleased Nicolas Cage movie - CBS News

Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."

Ranking the 10 Biggest MLB Trade Deadline Mistakes of the Last Decade - Sports Illustrated

Buyers beware: Some trade deadline deals can haunt a franchise for years.

US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict - apnews.com

The United States and Iran have each fired barrages of missiles as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes takes hold again and hope dims for a quick end to the five-month conflict. Following a few days of respite, fears of a wider war have grown, with renewed …

Mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year, driven by war and inflation concerns - NPR

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached 6.66% on average Thursday.

Microsoft's stock rockets more than 15% for largest single-day jump in history - Yahoo Finance

Microsoft's (MSFT) market capitalization rocketed to a record high on Thursday, just a day after posting strong earnings results powered by AI growth.

2026 Big Ten Media Days takeaways: Curt Cignetti torches SEC, hometown Northwestern arrives with swagger - CBS Sports

The coach of the reigning national champs threw a not-so-subtle jab at his neighbors to the south to close out Big Ten Media Days from Chicago

Congo’s Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as it struggles to halt spread - Al Jazeera

There’s still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus as the country struggles for control in infected areas.

Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds - Fox News

Each additional prescription medication was linked to a 7% increase in death risk among older adults, raising urgent questions about deprescribing.

Jared Leto Claims A "Bellwether" For MeToo In Hollywood: BBC Producer - Deadline

BBC producer says Hollywood's response to the criminal sexual conduct claims against Jared Leto will be revealing of the industry's stance on MeToo.

New technique pinpoints human DNA inherited from 'ghost' ancestors - Phys.org

UC Berkeley researchers have identified regions of DNA that humans inherited from two unknown ancestors as a result of long-ago interbreeding among modern humans and at least four other archaic human relatives.

Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin - AP News

Experts are worried about tanning's resurgence among young adults, fueled by social media. Some influencers are also encouraging the use of tanning beds. Gen Z adults are less informed about sun protection and more likely to believe misconceptions about tanni…

Seattle Storm co-owner suspended after fan confrontation - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Buck moon crowns the sky in midsummer brilliance - USA Today

Midsummer nights shine under the buck moon, transforming July skies into a magical summer scene.

Two meteor showers will peak tonight. How to watch the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids. - Yahoo

A full moon could hinder some fainter meteors, but patient skyviewers could spot some bright fireballs.

Ukraine escalates Wildberries attacks to hit Russia’s second-biggest bank as missile crashes in Poland (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,618) - EUobserver

Internal warnings from Kyiv’s FirePoint drones unit suggest the strikes on Wildberries are less about stopping vest deliveries to the front than about hitting VTB-backed credit lines and exposing how deeply Russia’s war economy depends on one shopping app.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: A Passport-Size Shape-Shifter for Every Moment - CNET

Samsung's reimagined book-style foldable is compact and versatile, making it the ideal device for consuming all kinds of content. It's also just delightful to use.