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Family Holds Public Viewing for ICE Shooting Victim Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Salgado Araujo’s brother, who witnessed the shooting, has requested to leave an ICE jail to pay his last respects.

Google is making no progress on switching iPhone users to Android

Existing iPhone owners continue to account for nearly nine in 10 surveyed U.S. purchases, showing how Apple's enormous customer base isn't dwindling under pressure from Google and other Android smartphone manufacturers.iPhone 17Consumer...

A bug in AWS has caused some customers' bills to spike from a few cents to billions of dollars

"The displayed billing estimates do not reflect actual usage and charges," Amazon said.

US Bombs Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure as Trump Threatens Power Plants, Bridges

Trump once again threatened this week to take out “all” of Iran’s power plants and bridges.

ArtfulType: Markdown Writing App for the 68K Macintosh

Sean Malseed — “Action Retro” on YouTube — created a Markdown editor for the original Macintosh. Source code on GitHub; intro video on YouTube. It’s written in C, not Pascal, and uses the modern Retro68 GCC-derived compiler. I absolutely love that...

‘The Odyssey’ Is Already Off to an Epic Start

The massive hype for Christopher Nolan's latest film is paying off at the box office.

Apple sends legal letters to dozens of OpenAI defectors, report says

Apple appears to believe that additional former employees have shared company information with OpenAI.

3 juicy Paramount+ documentaries to watch this weekend (July 17-19)

An insider's tell-all about the tabloid world, a 99% fresh reckoning with a fallen comedy icon, and true crime as seen from the skies.

Fans Are Desperate For A Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Nintendo Direct As Price And Pre-Order Rumors Swirl

Also: that mobile version of Final Fantasy 14 has been canceled

The Odyssey: Lupita Nyong’o is a Master of Dual Roles

This article contains spoilers for The Odyssey. The Odyssey just opened on Thursday night, but that’s already enough time to completely disregard the dumbest criticism heading into the film. Some observers had complained about director Christopher...

Bethesda details what's next for Fallout and its other franchises amid Xbox cuts

Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, while Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters are on the way.

The Odyssey’s glowing reviews from audiences and critics are silencing its biggest haters

After right-wing backlash, The Odyssey has silenced haters with Nolan's highest audience and critic score ever.

The Open 2026: Herbert and Burns shoot record-equalling 62s on day two at Royal Birkdale – live

️Updates from the second round at Royal Birkdale️Official leaderboard | Mail Scott with your thoughtsAn opening birdie for the 2011 champion Darren Clarke. He’s +2. Apropos of nothing, and just because I happen to have the stat to hand, so may as...

Car Keys in Apple Wallet reportedly coming to major Chinese automaker

As Apple continues expanding Car Keys support across the auto industry, the feature now appears to be headed to select vehicles from a major Chinese automaker. Here are the details.

Happy iCal Day

Joanna Stern explains why this emoji is correct today: 📅. (This one too: 📆)  ★

World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina countdown, Trump to attend final, England news – live

⚽ Latest news before Sunday’s World Cup 2026 final⚽ Football Daily | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail usSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will attend the World Cup final to see his country take on reigning champions Argentina, his government...

China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic

The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.

A planet with an Earth-like atmosphere has been found

A new study in Science indicates a nearby exoplanet may have an atmosphere like ours, moving us closer to finding life-sustaining worlds.

Officials Are Struggling to Track America’s Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak. The Culprit Is Depressingly Obvious

A CDC lab tasked with tracking cyclospora outbreaks lost most of its staff during the DOGE cuts, and we're now having to grapple with the fallout.

Too hot to cook? Save on delivery with DoorDash e-gift cards and unlock $20 in free food.

DoorDash gift cards of $50, $100, and $200 values are on sale at Best Buy as of July 17.

DHS chief threatens states that refuse Trump’s election demands after president’s widely condemned speech – live

Markwayne Mullin follows up on president’s unproven claims as Democrats accuse Trump of ‘working to rig the midterms’ in advanceSign up for US News Breaking emailTrump makes unverified claims of China ‘election meddling’Trump also took to Truth...

Asus ROG Kithara Review: A Huge Gaming Headset With Even Bigger Sound

Asus ROG's Kithara gaming headset is as big as it is expensive, but it does deliver excellent sound.

3 Raspberry Pi projects that make Home Assistant more useful this weekend (July 17 - 19)

Three weekend builds that turn a Pi into a practical Home Assistant companion

Workers in World Cup Host Cities Strike (or Retain Right to) Over ICE and Wages

In Seattle, restaurant workers walked out, while Hilton Embassy Suites employees have been on strike since June 18.

Dongfeng Wants To Sell These Two EVs In Canada Next Year For Less Than $25,000 USD

Thanks to massively reduced tariffs, Dongfeng plans to bring the Box 01 and Vigo compact EVs to Canada in 2027, with other models to follow.

7.3-Magnitude Earthquake in Central America Sets Off Tsunami Threat

A powerful earthquake near the border of Mexico and Guatemala raised fears of a tsunami and shook buildings across three countries.

Cadences World Cup travel pods show team spirit without being cringe — on sale now

Cadence dropped limited-edition, team-inspired magnetic travel capsules just in time for the World Cup final this weekend.

Apple Is Coming for the People Building OpenAI’s Future

The iPhone maker is escalating its legal battle against the AI company.

The Odyssey: is Nolan adaptation worth the hype? - The Latest

Christopher Nolan’s star-studded take on Homer’s Odyssey has received rave reviews from critics and is one of the most hotly anticipated films of the year. The three-hour Imax blockbuster has an estimated budget of $250m and a star-studded cast...

The Guardian view on Andy Burnham: political poetry must become governing prose | Editorial

Larkin, Harrison and Shakespeare shaped Labour’s leader. Now comes the harder task: turning language into lasting changeAndy Burnham is finally Labour leader. After trying – and failing – twice to be elected by party members, he took the top job on...

Critical Role's Matthew Mercer just revealed 1 foundational rule that all Dungeon Masters should use

Regardless of what sort of Dungeon Master you are, this foundational rule will help inspire your players to get more involved with your RPG sessions.

Marvel's Wolverine is the latest target of Sony physical disc backlash

Players continue to voice their frustration with PlayStation's controversial announcement on the future of physical games

The Guardian view on The Lord of the Rings: not a weapon in the culture wars | Editorial

The lack of diversity in the latest film is a backwards step. Adaptations of Tolkien’s epic must reflect our timesThere is trouble in Middle-earth – again. So far, all of the actors announced for the latest The Lord of the Rings film instalment,...

Two-Thirds of Shri Thanedar's Campaign Cash Came Through AIPAC as He Lost Over $600K

AIPAC bundlers have propped up the Michigan congressman, who has invested millions in campaign funds in crypto. The post Two-Thirds of Shri Thanedar’s Campaign Cash Came Through AIPAC as He Lost Over $600K appeared first on The Intercept.

Goooool v goal: English speakers flock to Telemundo for lively World Cup coverage

The Spanish-language broadcaster has won over millions of US viewers with its energetic commentary during gamesSoccer fans looking to watch the 2026 World Cup on US television have been presented with two very different options this tournament.The...

‘Master yachtsman’ who fled 2005 trial for sexual assault arrested off US coast

Ronald Fischer, 70, was sentenced to life in his absence after telling lawyer he planned to ‘enjoy life in another country’A “master yachtsman” who went on the run for more than two decades after fleeing a sexual assault trial in Rhode Island which...

I stopped comparing mesh router specs after learning they all use the same hardware

Your new mesh Wi-Fi router isn't nearly as unique as the brand wants you to think

Pokémon Card Collector Finally Finds Pitch Black Packs Only To Discover Someone Wrecked His Car In The Parking Lot

The moment of Walmart-based success was very short-lived

Apple TV drops first trailer for ‘The Dynasty: UConn Huskies’

After announcing ‘The Dynasty: UConn Huskies’ last May, Apple TV today released the first trailer for the docuseries, ahead of its debut next month. Watch it below.

Discs Aren’t Dead Quite Yet, Apparently

CD sales popped off this year, surpassing the growth of vinyl.

Trump Faces the Limits of U.S. Firepower and the Lessons of Past Wars

Like his predecessors, President Trump has struggled to turn battlefield successes into long-term victories.

What Common Issues Affect Mercedes-Benz's M256 Turbocharged Inline-6?

Mercedes' M256 turbocharged inline-6 engine has become popular across the German manufacturer's range, but what are the weak spots in this powerful mill?

Fubo hikes prices by $15 after restoring some NBCU channels lost in November

Fubo subscribers still don't have Versant channels.

A Popular Weight-Loss Trick Might Actually Make You Eat More

Recent research calls into the question the notion that drinking lots of water during a meal will help cut calories.

To Andy Burnham: many backseat drivers will be trying to steer you. Here’s why you should ignore us | Jonathan Freedland

As prime minister, you will need a clear plan from the top. For that, look to an unlikely inspiration: Margaret ThatcherThe first piece of unsolicited advice I would offer to Britain’s incoming prime minister is: don’t take unsolicited advice....

FBI arrests man accused of using Steam games to drain victims’ crypto wallets

Prosecutors accused 21-year-old student Zyaire Wilkins of publishing on Steam several fake video games that contained malware, infecting thousands of victims, and stealing crypto from some of them.

Amazon’s Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into heavy smoke at an active fire scene

Amazon’s Zoox voluntarily recalled software in 105 of its robotaxis after an unoccupied vehicle drove into heavy smoke at an active emergency fire scene in Las Vegas on June 20. The smoke obscured the scene, which had not been cordoned off with...

You're Invited: 404 Media's Third Anniversary Live Podcast and Party!

We're celebrating with TWO NIGHTS of good times: A live taping of the podcast, and a party the following night! Paid 404 Media subscribers get free and discounted access. Details below.

VAR ‘fixes’, AI slop and perpetual outrage: the World Cup in the age of conspiracy | Karim Zidan

With cries of malfeasance and injustice over referee decisions, Fifa actions and even Argentina’s run, the tournament is a mirror of a theory-pilled society“Life is unfair.”This was the first thing that Hossam Hassan, Egypt’s fiery coach, told the...

Android 17 quietly fixed the multitasking annoyance that's bugged me for years

App bubbles fix Android's multitasking problem, but there's a catch.

Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.

As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones.

Andy Burnham Becomes Labour Leader and Is Set to Be Britain’s Prime Minister

Mr. Burnham promised more public control of essential services, a shift of power toward local governments and a push for economic growth.

WhatsApp starts activating reserved usernames for select iPhone users

After rolling out a username reservation system a few days ago, WhatsApp is now beginning to activate the full feature for a limited number of users. Here are the details.

Apple and Google ordered by San Francisco attorney to take action against 'nudify' apps

Google and Apple were sent cease-and-desist letters regarding 13 apps on their respective stores.

San Francisco orders Apple, Google to remove nudify apps from app stores

Official estimates Google and Apple likely made millions in nudify app fees.

San Francisco orders Apple, Google to remove nudify apps from app stores

Official estimates Google and Apple likely made millions in nudify app fees.

Lukas Kyle? 'Silo’s Mysterious Missing Character, Explained

Juliette (and you) may not remember Lukas Kyle, but he's one of the most important characters in the series.

Behind the Blog: Infinite Bowl Machine

This week, we discuss AI music, slop bowls, and the endless quest for optimization.

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Hits Bridges and a Control Tower in Country’s South

The U.S. military’s Central Command said the latest round of attacks had “hit dozens of Iranian military targets” but made no mention of civilian infrastructure.

Here’s the latest.

All Marvel characters in Wolverine on PS5 (so far)

Marvel's Wolverine debuted a new trailer at Sony's PlayStation State of Play. It included several popular Marvel characters for the PS5 game.

Parents in Uganda Demand Answers After Bus Crash Kills 21 Children

The driver of the school bus, carrying dozens of students, lost control, officials said, causing the bus to veer off the road into a boulder.

Prime Video’s ‘God of War’ Recasts Kratos After Ryan Hurst’s On-Set Injury

Prime Video is going back to the drawing board recasting its Kratos and reshooting four completed episodes following star Ryan Hurst's injury performing a stunt.

3 thrilling new Netflix documentaries to watch this weekend (July 17-19)

An Olympic legend gets his due, NFL quarterbacks get mic'd up, and one nation relives its darkest 48 hours in Netflix's newest docs.

King of the Hill season 15 review: Somehow this show just keeps getting better

Season 15 of King of the Hill feels even more like the original series from the 1990s thanks to more comfortable writing and less politics

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'What matters the most is that the games are good'

What will you do if Apple’s higher pricing turns out to be permanent? [Poll]

When Apple finally responded to the dramatically increased costs of memory and other components, the company didn’t hold back. Some of the price hikes exceeded 50%, while memory and storage upgrades literally doubled in some cases. There’s a strong...

Why Bevel Is a Way Better App for the Fitbit Air Than Google Health

A free app with better ways to read your metrics, and no intrusive AI? Yes please.

The Booze Real Cowboys Used To Throw Back In The Old West

A century of Old West-related pop culture suggests that cowboys drank whiskey when not riding or roping. But history notes a very different drink of choice.

China will tax lithium and solar batteries for the first time in a decade, but sodium batteries stay exempt

China will impose a consumption tax on lithium-ion and solar batteries for the first time in a decade, marking a policy shift as Beijing seeks to rein in overcapacity and destructive price wars in industries it spent years subsidising into global...

McDonald's Honey Brown Butter Bacon Egg Cheese Biscuit Review: Nothing To See Or Taste Here, Folks

McDonald's can make a good biscuit, but does the chain's new honey brown butter improve upon an already good breakfast offering? Eh, that depends ...

Google and Epic Give Up Fighting — Third-Party Android App Stores Are Coming Next Week

Sean Hollister, reporting for The Verge (gift link): Here’s Google’s full statement on withdrawing its proposed modifications to Judge Donato’s permanent injunction, via Google spokesperson Dan Jackson: We’ve agreed with Epic to withdraw...

Ausom’s Soccer Season Sale offers great discounts on its e-scooters

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Ars is looking for a senior technology reporter, and you might be it!

Desktops, laptops, phones, CPUs, GPUs, NAS—if you know this stuff, come work for us!

E.U. Proposes Changes to Emissions Trading System

The European Union is facing a green backlash as emissions cuts become harder and require bigger overhauls to industry and livelihoods

I priced out every 2027 Toyota Prius—this trim is the smartest buy

The features behind each trim level range from genuinely useful to mostly cosmetic.

Apple ordered to remove 8 'nudify' AI apps from the iPhone's App Store

Apple has been accused of "aiding and abetting" the use of "nudify" AI apps on the iPhone, with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu demanding they be removed from the App Store in a new cease-and-desist letter sent to the company.AI nudity apps...

Drive Faster Than the Speed Limit? You’ll Want to Read This

Researchers say a common driving habit may be costing Americans far more than they realize.

ICE to Pay Thomson Reuters $125 Million to Find ‘Voter Fraud’

A new procurement record says ICE wants access to personal data, including names, Social Security numbers, and ethnicity, to investigate in part what the agency calls “voters fraud.” It also plans to use the data to investigate immigration fraud.

ASML will give every employee a €20,000 bonus as AI demand drives record sales

ASML will give all employees globally a one-time €20,000 ($22,862) share award, the company confirmed on Friday. The bonus vests on January 1, 2030, for staff who remain with the company for the entire period. About 45,000 people work at Europe’s...

Costco's New Fruit Loaf Has Customers Running To The Bakery

The Costco bakery has been enjoying a number of new items for customers to try, but this new fruit loaf is a twist on an old favorite which people are loving.

How to get all outfits in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Here's where to find every outfit location in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Treasure maps and buried treasure locations in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Treasure maps and buried treasure are one of the many secrets in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Here's where to find them all.

Stardew Valley Gets A Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop That Will No Doubt Sell Out

Bring the cozy vibes of Pelican Town to your next Commander game with these limited edition cards

MacSurf Hits 2.0 To Bring PowerPCs back Online

There’s an interesting thing about retrocomputing — the moment that you realize your 25-year-old machine can do almost everything your average person uses a computer for. The problem is that the …read more

3 surprisingly useful PowerPoint projects to try this weekend (July 17–19)

Create cinematic animations, custom timers, and interactive hubs this weekend using PowerPoint's built-in features.

If You Loved 'Off Campus,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next

It’s from another era, and you might not have heard of it, but ‘The Cutting Edge’ is the vibe fans of ‘Off Campus’ are looking for.

Microsoft will straight up give you a free pair of Sony XM6 headphones right now

Score a free pair of Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones (worth $459.99) when you buy an eligible Surface laptop or tablet before July 31.

Deals: AirPods Pro 3, Magic Keyboard all-time low, iPhone 17 Pro Max up to $449 off, ChargeKey tool, more

We are kicking of Friday’s deals with the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, the best price in months on AirPods 4 with ANC, and a chance to score them from $119, but we also have this Apple Watch Series 11 cell model at $130 off and Apple’s...

Amazon fixing bug that billed some AWS customers billions of dollars

Some Amazon customers logged on Friday to a surprise bill estimate claiming that they owed the tech and cloud giant billions in fees.

The surprising reason GameStop's CEO isn't sweating GTA 6 going digital-only

CEO Ryan Cohen is still bullish on buying eBay, and it all has to do with GameStop's existing business strategy

Bethesda updates Starfield fans on the sci-fi game's future

Starfield isn't a hit on par with Fallout 4 or Skyrim, but Bethesda says it's sticking with its sci-fi space RPG with new content coming in 2027.

Patreon stops asking AI bots not to scrape — and starts blocking them

Patreon is strengthening its defenses against AI scraping by working with Cloudflare to block bots that train AI models on creators’ content without permission. The move marks a shift away from relying on websites using robots.txt alone to actively...

The Bose headphones I recommend to everyone are now $130 off

My favorite headphones are the Bose QuietComfort headphones, and right now, they're on sale for $229, saving you $130 off.

Amazon slashes $200 off 512GB M4 iPad Air 13-inch with weekend deal

Apple's latest iPad Air is $200 off when you opt for the M4 model with 512GB of storage during Amazon's weekend sale.Save $200 on Apple's latest M4 iPad Air with 512GB of storage.The $200 discount at Amazon brings the Wi-Fi 13-inch iPad Air with...

3 handy ESP32 network tools to build this weekend—no soldering required (Jul 17-19)

Software projects that improve your network.

Pentagon Says Drones Can Hide in Wind Farms, Freezing 155 Wind Projects

The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat. The industry says it's pure politics.

Bethesda reveals what's next for Fallout, The Elder Scrolls & Starfield

Bethesda announces Fallout 5, remasters, and more just weeks after it and other parts of Xbox were hit by layoffs.

German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child

Surrogacy is banned in Germany, a policy firmly backed by Jens Spahn's Christian Democrat party, and several years ago by Spahn, too.

Trump’s Speech Attacks Election Integrity While Offering No Evidence of Fraud

“No country can be great without fair and honest elections,” Trump, himself notorious for lying, said in his speech.