Trends of July 7, 2026

Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career

Spain advances to the World Cup quarterfinals following a late goal by Mikel Merino that ended Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.

Trump says he asked FIFA head to review red card but ‘didn’t tell him what to do’

Donald Trump is sparking a 'World Cup storm' after admitting he asked the head of FIFA to review a red card.

Samsung estimates 19-fold rise in Q2 operating profit, beating expectations

Samsung forecasts a record second-quarter operating profit, driven by a massive surge in demand for AI memory chips.

Belgium Ends Team USA’s World Cup Run After Political Firestorm

IRGC Fires Missiles at Ships in Strait of Hormuz

The IRGC has targeted ships in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a strike on an oil tanker.

‘Big Brother’ announces a change to live feeds for season 28 and cast reveal timing

CBS is shaking up 'Big Brother' Season 28 with a new cast reveal format and a shift in how live feeds are accessed.

Terrion Arnold clears waivers

Former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has cleared waivers and become a free agent amid an ongoing court case.

Celtics' Stevens cites 'challenging' path to explain Brown trade

The Boston Celtics have traded five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, sparking debate over the team's strategic direction.

Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows

New research suggests air pollution may alter sperm DNA and gene function, potentially impacting male fertility.

Women hit fertility tipping point at 49 even with young donor eggs

New evidence suggests a fertility 'tipping point' at age 49, where uterine aging impacts pregnancy success even when using young donor eggs.

AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%

Trump says Walmart cut prices at his request, but Walmart statement omits administration's role

China's Alibaba bans Anthropic AI for employees after 'distillation attack' accusation

Jonathan Anderson shifts Dior buzz from Taylor Swift’s hidden wedding gown to sculptural couture

Kīlauea Volcano Update for Sunday, July 5th

Kīlauea volcano continues activity with fifty recorded lava fountaining episodes at its summit.

China Sentences Official to Death Over $325 Million in Bribes

A former Chinese official has received a death sentence following a massive bribery case involving hundreds of millions of dollars.

Iran resumes attacks in Strait of Hormuz after lull, U.S. officials say

Why Buy a Small Power Bank When Anker's 160W 14-Port Docking Station Is Back to Near-Black Friday Pricing?

Multiple Anker charging products are currently listed at record-low prices on Amazon.

Why are people ditching wireless earbuds, and are wired headphones really making a comeback?

Who qualifies for payment in $50M settlement over Disney and streaming prices? - WGN-TV

Disney has reached a $50 million antitrust settlement regarding live TV streaming prices, opening payouts for eligible subscribers.

Macron arrives in Syria as first major western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, marking the first visit by a major Western leader since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.

Germany to borrow €800bn for rearmament in historic shift

Germany is initiating a historic shift in defense policy by planning to borrow €800bn for rearmament.

‘There Is No Going Back’: The Inside Story of Europe’s Rupture With America

Reports of secret summits and harsh intelligence assessments signal a deepening rupture between Europe and the United States.

DeMar DeRozan, waived by Kings, hits free agency

Veteran star DeMar DeRozan enters NBA free agency after being waived by the Sacramento Kings.

How a son rescued his father from the rubble of Venezuela’s earthquakes

NATO’s Rutte: ‘Nobody’ knows what it would take to get Putin to negotiate

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warns that the conditions to bring Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table remain unknown.

Game of the Month: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (June 2026)

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales has emerged as a standout title for June 2026, gaining traction across platforms and shareholder meetings.

China test-fires long-range missile into Pacific, rattling U.S. allies

The Steam Machine costs $1,049, but Xbox Mode already proved you don't need to spend a dime

Israel kills 4, including school principal, in south Lebanon, health ministry says

An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon has killed four people, marking the deadliest attack since the ceasefire.

If the stock market’s double bubble bursts, it could usher in the next crash

Ranking the top 25 MLB trade deadline candidates: Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta, Luis Arraez and more

Major League Baseball enters trade deadline season as analysts identify top targets and upgrade paths for all 30 teams.

Apple adds new popup for AI features that send data to Google Cloud

Ukraine's Strike Campaigns Will Likely Continue to Hurt Russia's Economy and Military Operations in Ukraine

Ukraine is intensifying strike campaigns against key Russian targets to disrupt the Kremlin's economy and military operations.

El-Obeid under siege by RSF: Could this be Sudan’s next el-Fasher?

Ukrainian Drone Swarms Kill Crimea Power Grid, Fires Visible From Space

Blind People Offered Hope of Seeing Again After Stem Cell Breakthrough Remakes Retinal Blood Vessels

Israel’s Government Threatens to Ignore a Top Court Ruling

Moles of Venezuela: the amateur rescuers digging and delving through the post-quake rubble

Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 3

Terrion Arnold’s hearing regarding monitoring device was postponed until Friday

‘Don’t Die’ Guy Bryan Johnson Says He Has Serious Autoimmune Disease

Former UK guard Kerr Kriisa allegedly operated $2.2 million online scam, indictment says

Giannis Antetokounmpo posts Bucks goodbye, officially with Heat

Trump says 500,000 children receive first $1,000 Trump account deposits

Apple will launch two new products this year that could reshape iPad’s future

Here’s Where to Preorder The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2

Thousands on streets in Iranian capital for former supreme leader’s funeral procession

'We Just Had a Firework Hit Our Plane'

Explaining The Daemon-Dragon ‘Plot Hole’ In ‘House Of The Dragon’ Episode 3

Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada’s oil to the east

House Of The Dragon Season 3 Will Make You Angry After A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms

The Second-Biggest Stock Sale in History Hits the Nasdaq Friday, and Chip Stocks Are Ripping

The foldable iPhone may be in short supply upon release

How House Of The Dragon found its way into Rhaenyra Targaryen's deep, dark mind

Russian drivers' patience is tested as fuel shortages drag on ​

I've never been more worried about the future of Google Home

Prince Harry's trip to the U.K. is already mired in controversy. It's all over a (withdrawn) invitation to Buckingham Palace.

PlayStation Plus Users Can Get Xbox Game for Free for 24 Hours

Bryan Johnson Spent Tens of Millions Trying Not to Die, Gets Diagnosed With Incurable Disease

Wildfire forces Tour de France to ban fans from stage finale as parts of Europe sizzle again

China releases first photo of an asteroid some consider Earth’s ‘quasi moon’

Walmart, Sam's Club slash prices on thousands of products as Trump says move came at his request

Hamas dissolves Gaza government ahead of eventual transfer of power to technocrats

Trump goads Italy's Meloni again on eve of NATO summit

Publix recalls blueberries after multiple people reportedly became severely sick with E. coli. Here are the impacted states

Canada awards Germany major submarine contract