Trends of July 9, 2026

Justin Baldoni breaks silence on shocking Blake Lively settlement

Justin Baldoni has broken his silence following a legal settlement with Blake Lively regarding their dispute over 'It Ends With Us'.

Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh a replacement

Patrick Dempsey has dismissed reports suggesting he would run for the U.S. Senate in Maine to replace Graham Platner.

John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement

John Deere has reached a settlement with the FTC and several states, granting owners the right to repair their own farm equipment.

Tigers' Dillon Dingler leaves game with apparent hand injury

Detroit Tigers player Dillon Dingler exited a game against the Athletics after suffering a hand injury.

UK girl, 12, underwent six grueling –and unnecessary

A 12-year-old UK girl is facing severe health complications after receiving six rounds of unnecessary chemotherapy due to a misdiagnosis.

Nearly 45 million watched England vs. Mexico on Sunday night

The World Cup match between England and Mexico has set a new record for the most-watched soccer game in U.S. history.

Here’s a 1st look inside the Rays’ planned ballpark. It is eye-catching

The Tampa Bay Rays have unveiled interior renderings and funding details for a proposed $2.3 billion ballpark in Tampa.

Mark Cuban goes to court for records on Dallas Mavericks' Valley View arena deal

Mark Cuban is taking legal action against Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont over a $3.5 billion sale and arena deal records.

100,000 years ago, one of the earliest Homo sapiens outside Africa was stabbed in the face, analysis finds

New analysis of ancient human fossils reveals some of the earliest documented evidence of stabbing and interpersonal violence.

Biden-appointed judge reluctantly approves Elon Musk's settlement with SEC over Twitter disclosures

A Biden-appointed judge has approved Elon Musk's $1.5M settlement with the SEC regarding Twitter disclosures, despite expressing significant misgivings.

Sony Settles With Fired Bungie Dev, Adds Him To Marathon Credits

Sony and Bungie have settled a $200 million lawsuit with former Marathon director Chris Barrett, resulting in his addition to the game's credits.

Emmy Nominees 2026 Reactions: Shailene Woodley, Sepideh Moafi and More

The 2026 Emmy nominations spark industry debate following a surprise snub and a 'runaway leader' in the race.

Arik Armstead: Travis Hunter is the most talented athlete I’ve been around

Arik Armstead labels Jaguars player Travis Hunter the most talented athlete he has encountered as Hunter prepares for his second season.

‘Summer House’ Earns First Emmy Nomination

Bravo's 'Summer House' has made history by securing its first-ever Emmy nomination.

Phil Regan Passes Away

Fueled by 3-9 finish, Deion Sanders, Colorado ready for 2026

Following a 3-9 finish and personal health battles, Deion Sanders is preparing Colorado for the 2026 season.

Jac Caglianone, Willson Contreras entered into Home Run Derby

MLB stars Willson Contreras and Jac Caglianone have officially committed to the 2026 Home Run Derby.

Phil Regan, ex-MLB pitcher and longtime coach, dies at age 89

The baseball community mourns the loss of Phil Regan, a former All-Star pitcher and longtime coach, who has died at age 89.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book demo now available on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo has released a free demo for the upcoming title Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on the Nintendo Switch 2.

High School Baseball Adopts New Bat Rules For Lighter Bats

High school baseball is expanding equipment options with new rules for lighter bats and larger bases for the upcoming season.

Penelope Disick turns 14! Inside rarely-seen teen's special celebrations at home with famous family

Penelope Disick, the eldest daughter of Kourtney Kardashian, is celebrating her 14th birthday with family gatherings.

‘The Pitt’ Stars Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober Scored Emmy Noms After Self-Submitting: ‘A Week Ago I Couldn’t Get a Good Agent’

Cast members of 'The Pitt' dominate the 2026 Emmy acting categories with 13 nominations, including surprise nods for self-submitted actors.

Hawks Reportedly Interested In Kuminga-Vanderbilt Sign-And-Trade

S&P 500 futures are little changed as traders assess rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran: Live updates

Norton warns parasitic infection causing 'explosive' diarrhea is on the rise in Kentucky

Landon Donovan Calls Out How USMNT's Christian Pulisic is Handled in New Video, 'People Are Fed Up'

Blackhawks forced to find solutions after Bedard injury

White Sox say 3 candidates for No. 1 pick in MLB amateur draft

Blue Jays 10-0 Giants (Jul 8, 2026) Game Recap

Dylan Cease came within three outs of a no-hitter in a dominant 10-0 Toronto Blue Jays victory over the San Francisco Giants.

MLB Same-Game Parlay Predictions: Our Best SGP Picks for Wednesday, July 8

Sports betting analysts are releasing specialized predictions and prop bets for Major League Baseball games on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes

Venezuelans demonstrate resilience while grappling with a rising death toll and severe healthcare challenges following devastating earthquakes.

Arsenic, lead and other metals in tampons aren’t harmful, FDA report concludes

US regulators have concluded that levels of heavy metals found in tampons are too low to pose a health risk to users.

California Will Give You $3,500 To Buy A New EV

California has introduced a new EV incentive offering first-time buyers up to $3,500 toward the purchase of a new electric vehicle.

Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles

Bangladesh is facing a severe measles outbreak with child fatalities continuing despite previous progress in disease control.

China plans to let top AI firms buy limited Nvidia H200 chips, the Information reports

Ex-Barcelona defender takes over as new Mexico boss as Javier Aguirre leaves after England defeat

Former Barcelona defender Rafael Márquez takes command of the Mexico national team following Javier Aguirre's departure.

Fans wince at Ice Spice’s massive new tongue piercing: ‘Teeth bout to be chipped and dipped’

Ice Spice is sparking social media reactions after debuting a $50,000 diamond tongue piercing described as the biggest in the world.

Farage and Le Pen try Trump’s trick of turning scandal to their advantage

Nigel Farage and Marine Le Pen are adopting a strategy of framing legal and political scandals as a battle between the people and the establishment.

Former Nebraska wrestler AJ Ferrari arrested in Douglas County on warrant out of Lancaster County

Heat Dome Locks Over Western Europe: Extended Run for Excessive Heatwave establishes

Western Europe is facing an extended heatwave as a heat dome settles over the region following its hottest June on record.

Industry Is One Of The Best TV Shows Of The Decade

Controversy grows over the 2026 Emmy Awards as Taylor Sheridan's 'Industry' is hailed as a decade-best show despite a lack of nominations.

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Connor Murphy dead at age 32 after apparent lake drowning

American 'looksmaxxing' and fitness influencer Connor Murphy has died at age 32 following an apparent drowning in Thailand.

Parents’ Phone Addiction Affects Bond with Kids, New Study Finds

A new study suggests that parental smartphone addiction is weakening bonds with children and contributing to long-term developmental issues.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is on Pace for Some Sammy Sosa-Level Cubs Franchise History

Pete Crow-Armstrong is drawing comparisons to Sammy Sosa following a historic performance and a Cubs victory over the Orioles.

Sir Keir Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president

Turkish President Erdoğan has gifted guns and ammunition to several world leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, during a NATO summit.

Tim Hardaway Jr.: Prayers answered with deal to join Heat

Sophomore QB Bear Bachmeier, senior running back LJ Martin have become the faces of BYU football in 2026

Sophomore QB Bear Bachmeier and senior RB LJ Martin emerge as the focal points for BYU football heading into the 2026 season.

Ancient feeding-related neuropeptides regulate alloparenting in ants

Researchers have identified ancient feeding-related neuropeptides that regulate alloparenting behavior in ants.

Another SpaceX rocket launch may be visible from North Carolina Thursday morning

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled for an early morning launch on July 9, with potential visibility for observers in North Carolina.

In a First, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked to The Brain's Clearing System

New medical research links Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) to an impaired waste-clearing system in the brain.

The best part of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has leaked, and it’s this purple [Gallery]

Leaked images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra highlight a new purple color option and a shift toward a minimalist palette.

The First AI‑Designed Vaccine Has Been Tested in People. Here’s What Happened.

The first vaccine designed by artificial intelligence has entered human testing, signaling a potential shift in disease prevention.

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes from 13 Orange County cities

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes across 13 Orange County cities, alongside positive samples in Yolo and Ventura counties.

Attorneys for Karmelo Anthony appeal his murder conviction in track meet stabbing

Bethesda Tells Workers The Company Needs To "Change Course" And Focus On Games With "Greatest Potential"

In a 3.5-billion-year-old clay-rich rock from Gale Crater, NASA’s Curiosity rover identified 21 carbon-based molecules — including a nitrogen-bearing ring structure linked to the chemistry that can precede RNA and DNA

Emmys Snubs and Surprises 2026: Jon Hamm, Ariana Madix and More

Top 50 players to watch at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas

Big Tigger’s wife arrested on kidnapping warrants during I-85 traffic stop - WSB-TV

CM Punk WWE schedule update

Denmark Says It Will Defend ‘Every Inch’ of NATO as Trump Eyes Greenland Again

Novak Djokovic overtakes Stan Wawrinka to set new tennis record as he beats Felix Auger-Aliassime

Republican lawmakers press WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to protect Caitlin Clark

Ruh-Roh: Pedigree Recalls 'Fraudulently' Shipped Dog Food

US diesel futures post biggest daily gains in four years after Russia bans exports

Will the new 'Moana' live up to the original? What past Disney remakes tell us, in 4 charts.

Hedge Fund Scion Arthur Fery Storms Into Wimbledon Quarters

Zohran Mamdani breaks silence on Lionel Messi’s win: ‘Egypt were robbed’

'Beat every single Russian' — Ukrainian semifinalist at Wimbledon condemns IOC ruling on Russia

College Football 27 Has Single-Player Microtransactions And It’s Only The Beginning

Destiny 2 Players Get One Last Surprise from Bungie, Developer Reveals Limited Support Plans

Fish Oil Pills May Not Boost Brain Health After All

Folarin Balogun Apologizes After Donald Trump Push Helps Him Play in U.S. World Cup Loss

Iowa confirms first measles case of 2026 in Polk County

It's only in Europe where Nintendo is discontinuing Switch 1, and likely to do with the Right to Repair laws we have here

Meta AI now lets people make deepfakes from public Instagram photos without explicit consent

Meta’s answer to secret-recording AI glasses

NATO leaders to meet after Trump restates Greenland claim

OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously

Over 220,000 People Petition Sony Not To Kill Physical PlayStation Game Discs

Putin says Ukraine’s waiting game won’t work, while Russians wait in line for hours for gas

Royals’ Tyler Tolbert ties 124-year MLB record with shocking feat

Russia halts diesel exports after Ukraine strikes refineries

Trump hands Zelensky major wins, with Putin on the ropes

Voyager 1 will reach a new milestone in November 2026: it will be so far from Earth that a radio signal travelling at the speed of light will take a full 24 hours to reach it — a distance humanity’s most distant spacecraft crossed in just over 49 years of

World Cup 2026 team power rankings: England on the rise as last eight are set

World Cup quarterfinals: It's Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that's not unusual

Zuckerberg Rips Damages Sought In Social Media Lawsuit By California, Others

Creating synthetic life in a lab? SpudCell falls short of the goal, but raises even more useful questions

Delta rolls out cheaper first-class, business fares with fewer perks: 'More ways to choose'

Dimming the Sun Would Help Lower the Risks of El Niño. No, Really

Farage’s Resignation Risks Becoming Farce as U.K. Parties Boycott Clacton By-Election

Fed policymakers' inflation worries weighed on rate cut outlook at Warsh's first meeting

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is raising external funding for the first time. Read the CEO's email to staff.

Mario Kart game announces shutdown just days after Nintendo Switch death day confirmed

Mayor vows disclosure of UES buildings that test positive for Legionella contamination

Nigel Farage denies his Clacton resignation is a publicity stunt

OpenAI to publicly release GPT-5.6, rolls out conversational AI models

S&P 500 ends down after Trump says Iran deal is 'over'

San Jose 749-square-foot, 2-bedroom ADU condo sells for $530,000; first-of-its-kind sale for CA

Stock futures slip after U.S. initiates another round of attacks against Iran: Live updates

Tearful Messi inspires Argentina to stunning comeback win over Egypt

The IOC clears the way for Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition

Von der Leyen and Costa gifted guns by Erdoğan at NATO summit

What Is SpaceX Really Worth? Wall Street Disagrees on Elon Musk’s Huge Valuation.

Why highflying chip stocks are suddenly losing their luster