Trends of July 7, 2026

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

Belgium has eliminated the U.S. Men's National Team from the World Cup in a round of 16 match marked by political tension.

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

Donald Trump's intervention with the FIFA head over a red card has sparked international diplomatic tension and fan outcry during the World Cup.

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

Spain eliminates Portugal from the World Cup with a 1-0 victory, marking the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international tournament career.

IRGC Fires Missiles at Ships in Strait of Hormuz

Tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz as the IRGC targets maritime vessels with missile strikes.

In-N-Out unveils 6 new locations across 5 states. See where

In-N-Out Burger is expanding its footprint with six new restaurant locations across five different states.

USA coach Mauricio Pochettino kicks Powerade bottles in frustration as team's first half defense looks shaky

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino faces scrutiny over his future following the team's exit from the 2026 World Cup.

‘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 entered free agency after clearing waivers 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 current priorities.

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

Samsung forecasts a 19-fold surge in Q2 operating profit, driven by massive demand for AI memory.

Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows

New research indicates air pollution may be linked to DNA changes and altered gene function in sperm.

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 ousting of the Assad regime.

Trump heads to Turkey as NATO is strained by Russian attacks, U.S. impatience

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

AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%

Samsung reports a record-breaking preliminary quarterly profit surge driven by the global AI chip boom.

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

An Israeli strike in south Lebanon has killed four people, including a school principal, marking the deadliest attack since the latest ceasefire.

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

Jonathan Anderson's latest Dior collection redirects public attention from Taylor Swift's wedding attire toward high-concept sculptural couture.

Kīlauea Volcano Update for Sunday, July 5th

Kīlauea is experiencing a period of high activity, including fifty separate lava fountaining episodes at its summit.

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

Disney has reached a $50 million antitrust settlement concerning live TV streaming prices, opening the door for eligible subscribers to claim payouts.

Today, Earth Reaches Aphelion, Our Most Distant Point From The Sun. So Why Is It So Stupidly Hot?

Earth has reached aphelion, its farthest point from the sun, sparking questions about why global temperatures remain high.

China Sentences Official to Death Over $325 Million in Bribes

A former local official in China has been sentenced to death following a massive bribery case involving hundreds of millions of dollars.

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

Chinese Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Long-Range Missile

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

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

North Korea’s Frigate Bristles With A Comical Number Of Machine Guns

WWE Raw preview (July 6, 2026): Sami Zayn won’t even last 10 full days as WWE champion

CM Punk returns to WWE Raw to defeat Sami Zayn and claim the WWE Title during a high-stakes 'Championship Monday' event.

Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test

A new study suggests millions of people may be utilizing suboptimal cholesterol tests, highlighting Apolipoprotein B as a potential alternative.

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

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highlights the uncertainty of negotiations with Putin amid indiscriminate strikes on Ukraine's civilian population.

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

Gen Z is driving a surprise resurgence of wired headphones, challenging the dominance of wireless earbuds in 2026.

Anthropic says Claude has carved out its own space to ponder

Anthropic has identified a silent 'workspace' within Claude that mirrors theories of consciousness.

S.F. leaders promoted transit to the Golden Gate Bridge fireworks. It was a disaster

San Francisco's July 4 fireworks celebration ended in hours of gridlock and stranded autonomous vehicles.

The Elder Scrolls Online Season One dominates the July roadmap

The Elder Scrolls Online prepares for the launch of Season One, introducing new systems, rewards, and questlines to the July roadmap.

County Health Officials Report First Locally Acquired Chagas Case

San Diego County health officials have confirmed the first local case of Chagas disease identified in the region.

Germany to borrow €800bn for rearmament in historic shift

Germany is initiating a historic shift in defense policy, planning to borrow €800bn for rearmament in its draft 2027 budget.

Breaking: Vertex makes $10B deal for commercial endocrinology biotech Crinetics

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is acquiring commercial endocrinology biotech Crinetics Pharmaceuticals in a $10 billion deal.

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

Anker is seeing a wide array of pricing drops across its charging ecosystem, including a 160W docking station and Qi2 smart chargers.

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, sparking enthusiast praise and shareholder interest.

The hidden brain killer

Recent reports highlight a critical link between common sleep habits, genetics, and accelerated brain aging.

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

Ukraine is utilizing new weaponry to target Russian economic and military assets as Putin's options reportedly diminish.

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

A stem cell breakthrough capable of remaking retinal blood vessels is offering new hope for the treatment of blindness.

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

Thousands have gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's former supreme leader.

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

Major League Baseball enters the trade deadline window with high-profile players like Tarik Skubal and Luis Arraez among top targets for contending teams.

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

Apple has introduced a notification system to alert users when AI-driven data is processed via Google Cloud servers.

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

Concerns are rising that a 'double bubble' in the stock market could trigger a significant crash following a period of AI-driven growth.

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

Apple is preparing new hardware releases this year and significant 2027 redesigns that may alter the trajectory of the iPad line.

Why Paramount is keeping Conor McGregor’s UFC return off CBS

Paramount is restricting the broadcast of Conor McGregor's UFC return from the CBS network as UFC 329 approaches.

The #1 Snack to Eat for Kidney Health

Health experts and publications are highlighting dietary choices and lifestyle habits essential for maintaining kidney health.

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

Valve's $1,049 Steam Machine faces scrutiny as critics compare its cost and performance to competitors and free software alternatives.

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

This MacBook Pro packs premium features for under $400

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

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

Kylian Mbappe hits out at Paraguayan senator over racist insults: ‘Gives the worst possible image of her country’

Israel’s Government Threatens to Ignore a Top Court Ruling

Even astronauts in space saw America 250 fireworks on the Fourth of July. See their ISS view of Los Angeles (video)

Typhoon Maysak kills two and forces thousands to evacuate in China

Samsung Electronics sees record preliminary 2Q profit but shares fall

Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman

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

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

Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 3

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

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

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

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

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

I Compared Siri AI to Gemini on iPhone and There's a Clear Winner

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

Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will follow foldables in price increase, leak says

Felt a ‘big bang’: Firework strikes Delta flight landing in Chicago

A year after a disastrous maiden launch, North Korea's new destroyer is up and firing its guns

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

Cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan grows to nearly 700 cases

'We Just Had a Firework Hit Our Plane'

What did Trump do to get Balogun’s ban rescinded?

Biohacker diagnosed with incurable disease after spending millions on health - the-sun.com

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

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

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

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

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

Scientists discover why exercise reverses muscle aging

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

There's a Reason Persona 4 Revival's Animated Cutscenes Look So Good

New LeBron Rumors Reveal Teams 'in the Dark' as Cavs Eyed as Top Landing Spot After Lakers Exit

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

iPhone 18 Pro Logic Board’s High-Resolution Images Show A20 Pro Occupying Larger Die Area With Next-Generation Packaging & Qualcomm 5G Modem

Newly named Clemson president opts to stay at Michigan State

You Can Build a More Powerful Steam Machine for Less, It'll Just Be Much Bigger

Leave ‘Queen’ Meloni alone, Belgian defense minister warns Trump

Australian Prime Minister Apologizes For Saying He’d Have Sex With Kylie Minogue

Canada awards Germany major submarine contract

Canada makes largest defence procurement deal in its history, citing 'dangerous and divided world'

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

IDF finds over 150 Hezbollah weapons, 90 terror sites, in Lebanon village

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced

Samsung confirms the names of the Galaxy Watch9, Galaxy Watch Ultra2, and Galaxy Able