https://api.viewbits.com/daily_digestDaily Digest2026-07-21T21:12:35.707182+00:00Daily Digestpython-feedgenhttps://icons.duckduckgo.com/ip3/viewbits.com.icoQuote, fact, life hack, fortune cookie, and headlines of the day, plus Polish public-holiday remindershttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-uplift-the-american-dream/The Uplift: The American Dream2026-07-27T10:30:00+00:00cbsnews.comWe celebrate the United States ahead of its 250th anniversary with stories about American heroes and pastimes. The founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics shares how he made a massive life change to become a Catholic priest.2026-07-27T10:30:00+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/jack-dorsey-is-taking-on-slack-with-buzz-a-group-chat-platform-for-teams-and-their-ai-agents/Jack Dorsey is taking on Slack with Buzz, a group chat platform for teams and their AI agents2026-07-21T19:43:41+00:00techcrunch.comBuzz is a group chat platform for the workplace that puts humans and their AI agents in the same conversation.2026-07-21T19:43:41+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/ai-and-the-rise-of-the-universal-entertainment-app/AI and the rise of the universal entertainment app2026-07-21T19:39:30+00:00techcrunch.comOver the past decade, streaming platforms competed by dominating individual formats like music, video, podcasts, or audiobooks. Now, as AI makes it easier to create, organize, and recommend content, those distinctions are fading, pushing companies like Spotify, Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok to become all-purpose entertainment destinations instead.2026-07-21T19:39:30+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/bucking-ev-slowdown-sila-raises-300m-to-expand-battery-materials-factory/Bucking EV slowdown, Sila raises $300M to expand battery materials factory2026-07-21T19:36:35+00:00techcrunch.comSila's fresh $300 million round will help it make enough of its silicon-carbon anode material to power more than 100,000 EVs.2026-07-21T19:36:35+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-07-21/disney-kraft-heinz-ink-multi-year-partnershipDisney and Kraft Heinz ink multiyear partnership2026-07-21T19:29:39+00:00latimes.comWalt Disney Co. and Kraft Heinz have announced a partnership that would include new items at Disney theme parks and cruise ships, as well as marketing campaigns.2026-07-21T19:29:39+00:00https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/trump-administration-deferring-1b-medicaid-payments-california-minnesota-134961047Trump administration says it's deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota2026-07-21T19:11:54+00:00abcnews.comThe Trump administration says it's deferring over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of suspected fraud and noncompliance2026-07-21T19:11:54+00:00https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/rubio-says-nicaraguas-plans-to-cancel-elections-threaten-u-s-national-security-b3df9586Rubio Says Nicaragua’s Plans to Cancel Elections Threaten U.S. National Security2026-07-21T19:07:00+00:00wsj.comThe Trump administration wants to isolate Nicaragua, as President Daniel Ortega deepens repression to cement his decadeslong grip on power.2026-07-21T19:07:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-07-21/sony-music-entertainment-files-new-lawsuit-against-ai-startup-udioSony Music Entertainment files new lawsuit against AI startup Udio2026-07-21T19:03:10+00:00latimes.comSony Music Entertainment on Monday filed a new lawsuit against AI startup Udio, alleging the company infringed on the copyrights of more than 30,000 recordings.2026-07-21T19:03:10+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/einride-bets-38m-on-ev-charging-as-it-scales-electric-trucking/Einride bets $38M on EV charging as it scales electric trucking2026-07-21T18:48:38+00:00techcrunch.comThe acquisition — Einride's first as a publicly traded company — will expand its EV-charging ecosystem as it works to scale its electric trucking business.2026-07-21T18:48:38+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/apple-teams-up-with-klarna-to-launch-a-lease-to-own-program-for-iphones-ipads-and-macs/Apple teams up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs2026-07-21T18:18:43+00:00techcrunch.comThe new leasing program is a big change for the hardware company, and comes as it looks to raise prices on many of its products.2026-07-21T18:18:43+00:00https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/ukraines-battle-tested-drone-boats-to-be-made-in-the-u-s-for-the-first-time-2aae98b2Ukraine’s Battle-Tested Drone Boats to Be Made in U.S. for the First Time2026-07-21T18:09:00+00:00wsj.comThe deal could be the start of a bigger move to share weaponry that Ukraine has honed during its war with Russia.2026-07-21T18:09:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-07-21/pixar-national-geographic-hit-in-latest-round-of-disney-layoffsPixar and National Geographic hit in latest round of Disney layoffs2026-07-21T18:08:35+00:00latimes.comPixar and National Geographic were affected in the latest round of layoffs at Disney, where several hundred staffers were cut on Tuesday.2026-07-21T18:08:35+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/data-centers-expected-to-use-4x-more-electricity-by-2035/Data centers expected to use 4x more electricity by 20352026-07-21T18:06:38+00:00techcrunch.comNew data centers built through 2033 could consume as much electricity as India uses today.2026-07-21T18:06:38+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/tesla-spins-up-robotaxi-pilots-in-orlando-and-tampa-ahead-of-q2-earnings/Tesla spins up robotaxi pilots in Orlando and Tampa ahead of Q2 earnings2026-07-21T18:05:10+00:00techcrunch.comThe company didn't say how many are in each city and has taken a far more cautious approach to scaling the network than CEO Elon Musk had promised.2026-07-21T18:05:10+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-07-21/ed-harris-dutton-ranch-quit-underused-inconsequentialEd Harris says he wanted to quit 'Dutton Ranch,' felt 'underused and inconsequential'2026-07-21T17:47:24+00:00latimes.comEd Harris opened up on the red carpet about his experience on Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' spinoff 'Dutton Ranch,' saying he felt 'underused and inconsequential' in the series' first season.2026-07-21T17:47:24+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/google-releases-three-new-gemini-models-but-no-3-5-pro/Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro2026-07-21T17:11:50+00:00techcrunch.comGoogle released Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and Flash Cyber, but the continued absence of Gemini 3.5 Pro raises fresh questions about its AI strategy.2026-07-21T17:11:50+00:00https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/the-u-s-puts-once-unthinkable-ideas-on-the-table-to-disarm-hezbollah-e7c6fd67The U.S. Puts Once-Unthinkable Ideas on the Table to Disarm Hezbollah2026-07-21T17:03:00+00:00wsj.comProposals such as enlisting Syria, vetting Lebanese troops or relying on Israel alone face steep hurdles.2026-07-21T17:03:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-07-21/yoko-onos-cut-piece-has-lost-little-of-its-cutting-urgencyYoko Ono's 'Cut Piece' has lost little of its cutting urgency2026-07-21T17:00:00+00:00latimes.comThe Broad's Yoko Ono concert at REDCAT in concert with its exhibition reveals just how closely Ono was to John Cage and in the process connects the Broad and Grand Avenue with LACMA.2026-07-21T17:00:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-07-21/ryan-clark-karl-ravech-exit-espn-in-round-of-layoffsRyan Clark, Karl Ravech exit ESPN in round of layoffs2026-07-21T16:40:46+00:00latimes.comMost of the cuts announced Tuesday are tied to ESPN's acquisition of the NFL Network.2026-07-21T16:40:46+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-07-21/his-music-made-obsession-creepy-blockbuster-whats-rock-burwells-next-wishHis creepy score made 'Obsession' a blockbuster. What's Rock Burwell's next wish?2026-07-21T16:36:41+00:00latimes.comBurwell's score is getting Oscar buzz as 'Obsession' hits streaming. 'I'd be lying if there wasn't a bit of imposter syndrome,' he said.2026-07-21T16:36:41+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-07-21/f-strangers-theater-review-erik-pattersonSexual kinks are no substitute for human connection in Erik Patterson's 'F— Strangers'2026-07-21T16:26:22+00:00latimes.comEcho Theater Company presents the world premiere of provocateur playwright Erik Patterson's "F— Strangers," directed by Chris Fields and starring Michael Sturgis, James Tupper, Sean Luc Rogers and Tasha Ames.2026-07-21T16:26:22+00:00https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-believes-iran-moved-nuclear-centrifuges-into-pickaxe-mountain-d29d21c0Israel Believes Iran Moved Nuclear Centrifuges Into Pickaxe Mountain2026-07-21T16:19:00+00:00wsj.comThe U.S. has reviewed the assessment, and President Trump has threatened to attack the site.2026-07-21T16:19:00+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/debt-collection-lawsuit-what-to-do-next-30-days/Facing a debt collection lawsuit? Here's what to do in the next 30 days.2026-07-21T15:51:01+00:00cbsnews.comA debt collection lawsuit doesn't have to catch you off guard. Here's how to protect yourself in the first 30 days.2026-07-21T15:51:01+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/us-threatens-sanctions-against-chinese-ai-models-over-ip-theft/US threatens sanctions against Chinese AI models over IP theft2026-07-21T15:37:05+00:00techcrunch.comTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. could sanction Chinese open AI models over alleged IP theft, expanding the Trump administration's campaign to slow China's AI advances.2026-07-21T15:37:05+00:00https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/bets-against-spacex-grow-to-32percent-of-float-as-elon-musk-warns-short-sellers-wont-survive.htmlBets against SpaceX grow to 32% of float as Elon Musk warns short sellers won't survive2026-07-21T15:35:59+00:00cnbc.comAbout 206 million SpaceX shares are now sold short, representing roughly 32% of the company's publicly tradable float, according to S3.2026-07-21T15:35:59+00:00https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/21/donald-trump-tariffs-canada-mark-carney-lebanon-republicans-gop-spending-bill-latest-news-updatesCanada ready to ‘intensify’ trade talks as Trump reportedly prepares to hit more countries with new tariffs – US politics live2026-07-21T15:33:41+00:00theguardian.comMark Carney says Canada has made proposals to resolve dispute as tariffs are due to be imposed on wide range of goodsSign up for US Breaking News emailUS gas prices have continued to rise since the conflict with Iran resumed this month. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), a gallon of fuel is now just over $4 – almost a dollar more than a year ago.It comes as Brent Crude, the international oil benchmark, is now up by almost 2% to $90.92 a barrel. Continue reading...2026-07-21T15:33:41+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tropical-storm-bertha-threatens-gulf-coast-with-flooding-and-storm-surge/Tropical Storm Bertha threatens Gulf Coast with flooding and storm surge2026-07-21T15:33:07+00:00cbsnews.comTropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday, threatening the Gulf Coast. Meanwhile in the Midwest, severe storms caused flooding in Des Moines, Iowa, and several tornadoes were spotted in northern Wisconsin. Lana Zak reports.2026-07-21T15:33:07+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-happens-joint-credit-cards-after-spouse-dies/What happens to joint credit cards after one spouse dies?2026-07-21T15:12:51+00:00cbsnews.comOne spouse dies, but what happens to the shared credit card accounts? The answer isn't always straightforward.2026-07-21T15:12:51+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tourists-stabbed-near-acropolis-athens-greece/2 American tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens, Greece2026-07-21T15:10:36+00:00cbsnews.comTwo Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.2026-07-21T15:10:36+00:00https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/21/spanish-hotel-chain-ceases-operations-cuba-sanctions-trumpSpanish hotel chain ceases operations in Cuba under pressure from Washington2026-07-21T15:10:35+00:00theguardian.comMeliá group says Donald Trump’s sanctions make it ‘impossible’ to keep any of its 34 sites openA Spanish hotel chain is to cease all operations in Cuba at the end of the week due to “major difficulties” in doing business on the island under growing pressure from Washington.The latest US sanctions make it “impossible, de facto and de jure, to maintain even minimal operational stability”, the Meliá group explained in a statement on Tuesday to the Spanish stock market regulator. Continue reading...2026-07-21T15:10:35+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/light-is-modernizing-the-flip-phone-with-light-flip/Light made a flip phone. It’s colorful and it’s cheap.2026-07-21T15:00:00+00:00techcrunch.comLight co-founder Kaiwei Tang helped create the Motorola Razr, and he's as surprised as anyone that over twenty years later, the flip phone is relevant again.2026-07-21T15:00:00+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/after-tiktok-snap-settles-social-media-addiction-case/After TikTok, Snap settles social media addiction case2026-07-21T14:54:19+00:00techcrunch.comTikTok recently settled its portion of the case with the plaintiff ahead of a jury trial that starts next week in Los Angeles. YouTube has also reached a deal, leaving Meta as the only remaining defendant.2026-07-21T14:54:19+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/ai-music-generator-suno-breach-affects-55m-users-per-have-i-been-pwned/AI music generator Suno breach affects 55M users, per Have I Been Pwned2026-07-21T14:48:18+00:00techcrunch.comA hacker took names, phone numbers, and physical addresses of millions of customers who used AI music generator Suno.2026-07-21T14:48:18+00:00https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/iran-war-economy-markets-trump.htmlAs the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected2026-07-21T14:37:08+00:00cnbc.comInvestors and economists are deliberating what the latest exchange in hostilities will mean for the broader economy.2026-07-21T14:37:08+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/warner-bros-netflix-paramount-acquisition-timeline-wbd/What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale2026-07-21T14:15:39+00:00techcrunch.comLearn more about Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a historic Hollywood megadeal valued at $111 billion — as it continues to develop.2026-07-21T14:15:39+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/uk-government-scraps-plans-for-digital-id-cards-after-millions-of-brits-opposed/UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed2026-07-21T14:13:21+00:00techcrunch.comThe new U.K. government scrapped a digital ID program that millions of British people opposed, in place of a tax cut to tackle the cost of living.2026-07-21T14:13:21+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-bid-block-release-biographer-tapes-denied-decision-put-on-hold/Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now2026-07-21T14:13:00+00:00cbsnews.comAn appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.2026-07-21T14:13:00+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-war-us-soldier-killed-iraq-controlled-explosion-drone-michael-emmanuel-swinton/U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina2026-07-21T14:11:04+00:00cbsnews.comSgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.2026-07-21T14:11:04+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hegseth-to-testify-capitol-hill-democrats-press-more-iran-war-updates/Hegseth to testify on Capitol Hill as Democrats press for more Iran war updates2026-07-21T14:03:46+00:00cbsnews.comNearly 100 U.S. military service members were injured by Iran's strikes in the last month, CBS News has learned. This comes as the war with Iran falls under increased scrutiny on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.2026-07-21T14:03:46+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/the-xteink-x4-pro-could-be-the-tiny-e-reader-of-your-dreams/The Xteink X4 Pro could be the tiny e-reader of your dreams2026-07-21T14:00:00+00:00techcrunch.comXteink makes its pocket-sized e-reader even better with a touchscreen and front light.2026-07-21T14:00:00+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbs-mornings-deals-072126/Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals2026-07-21T13:47:15+00:00cbsnews.comOn this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.2026-07-21T13:47:15+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/best-ways-lower-credit-card-rates-what-experts-think/What are the best ways to lower your credit card interest rates now? Here's what some experts think.2026-07-21T13:46:57+00:00cbsnews.comAverage credit card rates are sitting near 22% and quietly draining wallets. Here's how to fight back now.2026-07-21T13:46:57+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-strike-jordan-us-troops-killed/2 soldiers from Texas and Hawaii killed in Iran strike in Jordan; 1 still missing2026-07-21T13:37:29+00:00cbsnews.comU.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strike in Jordan.2026-07-21T13:37:29+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/video/oprah-gives-inside-look-at-her-expanding-podcast-and-reveals-best-guest-shes-ever-had/Oprah gives inside look at her expanding podcast and reveals best guest she's ever had2026-07-21T13:31:55+00:00cbsnews.comOprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.2026-07-21T13:31:55+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/music-streamer-deezer-says-more-than-50-of-daily-uploads-are-ai-generated/Music streamer Deezer says more than 50% of daily uploads are AI-generated2026-07-21T13:27:42+00:00techcrunch.comDeezer said more than 90,000 AI-generated tracks were uploaded daily on the platform in June2026-07-21T13:27:42+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/this-uber-alumn-just-raised-a-10m-pre-seed-to-build-portable-nuclear-enegry/Bluecore Energy raises $10M to build portable nuclear reactors on barges2026-07-21T13:20:00+00:00techcrunch.comMaritime nuclear energy startup Bluecore Energy has raised $10 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Slauson & Co.2026-07-21T13:20:00+00:00https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-ai-companies-rush-to-raise-funds-and-close-gap-with-u-s-55b9e2fdChina AI Companies Rush to Raise Funds and Close Gap With U.S.2026-07-21T12:55:00+00:00wsj.comResearchers and executives at Chinese AI companies say a shortage of investment and chips is holding them back in competition with leading American companies.2026-07-21T12:55:00+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/power-rankings-every-teams-free-agency-trades-draft-moves/8befa679979b14e14885fd08NBA Power Rankings: How every team's free agency, trades, and draft moves changed the league's landscape2026-07-21T12:18:44+00:00sportingnews.comA look at NBA power rankings with rosters mostly set for the 2026-27 season.2026-07-21T12:18:44+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/chicago-bulls/news/how-good-will-bulls-be-predictions-2026-27-season/cb10cfd6e4b4cba822ac032bHow good will the Bulls be? Predictions for the 2026-27 season2026-07-21T12:11:19+00:00sportingnews.comTSN's Steph Noh gives his prediction for the Chicago Bulls in the 2026-27 season2026-07-21T12:11:19+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lebron-james-rumors-tracker-warriors-cavaliers-landing-spots/5866033f3d34368e72e94acaLeBron James rumors tracker: Latest news on Warriors, Cavaliers and other potential 2026-27 landing spots2026-07-21T12:10:00+00:00sportingnews.comFor likely the last time in his career, all eyes across the NBA are on James' decision. Here's the latest on where the basketball legend will spend his age-42 season.2026-07-21T12:10:00+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/cricket/news/watch-hundred-cricket-2026-live-stream-tv-channels-schedule/c6dfecdb09b574d04d35aa51How to watch The Hundred cricket 2026: Live stream, TV channels and schedule for season2026-07-21T11:59:15+00:00sportingnews.comThe Hundred cricket TV channel: Full schedule and live stream information for 2026 tournament.2026-07-21T11:59:15+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/chicago-bears/news/why-colston-loveland-bears-are-treating-packers-rivalry-ohio-state-vs-michigan/d71fba455e5d73185acbee70Why Colston Loveland & Bears are treating Packers rivalry like Ohio State vs. Michigan2026-07-21T11:48:32+00:00sportingnews.comColston Loveland and the Bears led by Caleb Williams are treating their rivalry with the Packers like it's Ohio State vs. Michigan.2026-07-21T11:48:32+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wnba/news/azzi-fudd-joins-rare-wnba-company-defensive-feat-wings-loss-liberty/afffb771505de154e0d21092Azzi Fudd joins rare WNBA company with defensive feat in Wings’ loss to Liberty2026-07-21T11:45:08+00:00sportingnews.comAzzi Fudd is known for her shooting, but a historic defensive start has placed the Dallas Wings rookie in the company of a two-time Defensive Player of the Year.2026-07-21T11:45:08+00:00https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jul/21/tropical-storm-bertha-gulf-mexico-moving-slowly-toward-florida/Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico is moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama2026-07-21T11:29:49+00:00washingtontimes.comTropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and was moving slowly toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama, causing a tropical storm warning and storm surge watches, forecasters said.2026-07-21T11:29:49+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/world-cup-risers-fallers-transfer-stock-folarin-balogun-vozinha/eded3bcc94b3c6db01a542a0Biggest World Cup risers and fallers: Folarin Balogun, Vozinha and 10 more who helped or hurt transfer stock2026-07-21T11:11:00+00:00sportingnews.comWhich players gave the biggest boosts to their reputations at the 2026 World Cup and who has a rebuilding job to contend with over the coming season?2026-07-21T11:11:00+00:00https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/21/healthy-diet-too-expensive-for-one-in-three-people-globally-un-report-findsHealthy diet too expensive for one in three people globally, UN report finds2026-07-21T10:00:42+00:00theguardian.comGlobal hunger declined for the third year in a row in 2025 but experts call for action to bring down costs of fruit, vegetables and dairy as report shows 2.69bn people can’t afford to eat wellOne in three people cannot afford to eat a healthy diet, a new report has found, prompting calls for urgent action on food affordability.There are 2.69 billion people unable to afford a diverse diet that meets their energy and nutrient needs, and it will take “immense” amounts of work to achieve the global target of zero hunger by 2030, the annual report from five UN agencies warned. Continue reading...2026-07-21T10:00:42+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2026-07-21/los-angeles-indie-bookstore-crawl-participating-stores13 bookstores, one weekend and a $325 grand prize: L.A.'s first book crawl is here2026-07-21T10:00:00+00:00latimes.comParticipating locations stretch across the entire L.A. region, featuring institutions like Vroman's in Pasadena, the reopened Book Soup in West Hollywood and niche favorites like Culver City's The Ripped Bodice.2026-07-21T10:00:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-07-21/how-christopher-nolan-changed-homer-odyssey-for-screen8 ways that Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' changes Homer's epic2026-07-21T10:00:00+00:00latimes.comA gorier Cyclops, a darker Circe, an entirely new ending: The writer-director felt free to reshape the 2,700-year-old epic poem for the Imax age.2026-07-21T10:00:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-07-21/tom-hiddleston-pompeii-out-of-time-nat-geoTom Hiddleston calls 'Pompeii: Out of Time' an 'extraordinary confluence of my passions'2026-07-21T10:00:00+00:00latimes.comThe actor known for playing Loki in the MCU time travels to Pompeii in his new series for NatGeo, which is part travelogue, documentary and historical reenactment of the explosion of Mt. Vesuvius.2026-07-21T10:00:00+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-07-21/ben-afflecks-ai-company-is-sold-for-more-than-500-millionBen Affleck's AI company is sold for more than $500 million2026-07-21T10:00:00+00:00latimes.comNetflix purchased Ben Affleck's AI company in March. A new security filing revealed the streamer giant paid $587 million in cash for the actor's film tech company.2026-07-21T10:00:00+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/arizona-primaries-governor-katie-hobbs-andy-biggs-david-schweikert/Key Arizona primaries to watch today2026-07-21T10:00:00+00:00cbsnews.comArizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.2026-07-21T10:00:00+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tropical-storm-bertha-gulf-coast-maps-path/Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf Coast2026-07-21T09:21:41+00:00cbsnews.comTropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.2026-07-21T09:21:41+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tourists-stabbed-acropolis-athens-greece/Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece2026-07-21T08:13:22+00:00cbsnews.comA man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.2026-07-21T08:13:22+00:00https://www.engadget.com/2219451/fcc-to-ban-companies-selling-dji-products-under-other-brands/FCC plans to ban companies selling DJI products under other brands2026-07-21T06:09:48+00:00engadget.comSeveral companies suspected of selling DJI products under their own brands might soon be banned in the US.2026-07-21T06:09:48+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-immigration-agent-cases-deferred-hsi/FBI agents told to stand down on ICE assault probes; DOJ denies policy shift2026-07-21T03:00:31+00:00cbsnews.comHomeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.2026-07-21T03:00:31+00:00https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/supreme-court-hear-alaskan-bush-160950560.htmlSupreme Court to hear from Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was confiscated over a six-pack of beer2026-07-21T02:52:32+00:00yahoo.comSupreme Court to hear from Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was confiscated over a six-pack of beer2026-07-21T02:52:32+00:00https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/20/trump-canada-tariffsDonald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says2026-07-21T02:29:47+00:00theguardian.comTurmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy productsDonald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods in response to the country retaliating against previous US tariffs, the White House announced Monday, declaring Canada has unfairly discriminated against American cars, alcohol and dairy products.The tariffs will hit a wide range of products, the White House said, including wine, hockey sticks and cement. They also include goods previously protected from import taxes under the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement. Continue reading...2026-07-21T02:29:47+00:00https://abcnews.com/Technology/wireStory/us-pledges-crack-haitian-gangs-making-money-off-134934392US pledges to crack down on Haitian gangs making money off social media2026-07-21T00:44:45+00:00abcnews.comThe U.S. envoy to the United Nations says the U.S. government plans to stop violent gangs in Haiti from profiting off social media2026-07-21T00:44:45+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/20/anthropics-landmark-1-5b-copyright-settlement-is-approved/Anthropic’s landmark $1.5B copyright settlement is approved2026-07-21T00:12:24+00:00techcrunch.comThe final approval settles one case, but it doesn't resolve the broader issue of using copyrighted works to train AI models.2026-07-21T00:12:24+00:00https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/rand-paul-releases-docs-reveal-000740663.htmlRand Paul releases docs that reveal FBI halted border inspection of virus researcher over Wuhan lab links2026-07-21T00:07:40+00:00yahoo.comRand Paul releases docs that reveal FBI halted border inspection of virus researcher over Wuhan lab links2026-07-21T00:07:40+00:00fortune:2026-07-21Fortune Cookie of the Day2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsThe early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Lucky Numbers: 43, 34, 54, 70, 83, 792026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00lifehack:2026-07-21Life Hack of the Day2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsKeep a “Second Brain” Journal where you keep track of your goals, habits and top 3 daily moments.2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00fact:2026-07-21Useless Fact of the Day2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00ViewBitsA man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex.2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00quote:2026-07-21Quote of the Day — Franklin D. Roosevelt2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00Franklin D. Roosevelt“Do Something. If it works, do more of it. If it doesn't, do something else.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/ballon-dor-power-rankings-messi-rodri-harry-kane-2026-world-cup/3c67c0e031087f0cc9f42b34Ballon d’Or power rankings: Rodri, Messi, Harry Kane among favorites to win soccer's MVP after 2026 World Cup2026-07-20T23:40:47+00:00sportingnews.comThe 2026 Ballon d'Or field is wide open, and there are some heavy hitters in the mix to bring home the trophy.2026-07-20T23:40:47+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/20/colossal-biosciences-reportedly-in-talks-to-raise-new-capital-at-20b-30b-valuation/Colossal Biosciences reportedly in talks to raise new capital at $20B–$30B valuation2026-07-20T23:39:35+00:00techcrunch.comThe de-extinction startup is looking to double or triple its previous valuation, according to the report.2026-07-20T23:39:35+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/news/chargers-could-sign-star-free-agent-wide-receiver-and-its-not-keenan-allen/cfcc5e37ff4500e369da0612Chargers could sign star free agent wide receiver and it's not Keenan Allen2026-07-20T23:32:29+00:00sportingnews.comThe Chargers could use another weapon or two, and there's a non-Keenan Allen free agent that would make a ton of sense.2026-07-20T23:32:29+00:00https://www.engadget.com/2219335/amazon-adaptive-display-for-fire-tvs-is-officially-rolling-out-today/Amazon's Adaptive Display for Fire TVs is officially rolling out today2026-07-20T23:02:44+00:00engadget.comAmazon's Adaptive Display accessibility feature for Fire TVs is officially rolling out today2026-07-20T23:02:44+00:00https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/20/jpmorgan-chase-ceo-jamie-dimon-market-risk.htmlJamie Dimon says markets underestimate risks and he wouldn't buy stocks or Treasurys at current prices2026-07-20T23:01:01+00:00cnbc.comComments from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon contrast with investors' recent willingness to look past wars, tariffs and other shocks.2026-07-20T23:01:01+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/world-cup-2026-best-xi-all-star-lineup/82c051fa6be3eddc114936ffWorld Cup 2026 best XI: SN picks all-star lineup, from Erling Haaland to Lionel Messi2026-07-20T22:51:00+00:00sportingnews.comSpain may have triumphed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but this summer's tournament was all about the star players who showed up in droves.2026-07-20T22:51:00+00:00https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/20/us-state-department-list-leftists-cuba‘Front groups and fellow travelers’: state department attacks US left over Cuba2026-07-20T22:50:46+00:00theguardian.comNew report denounces Havana and claims ‘campaign of subversion’ has infiltrated highest levels of US governmentAs part of the Trump administration’s continuing attack on left-leaning groups, the US state department has listed several activists and organizations as “front groups and fellow travelers” for Cuba, including Hasan Piker and Amazon Labor Union founder Chris Smalls.In a 100-page report released on Monday, the state department denounces Cuba as the “capital of 21st-century communism”, accusing the Cuban government of carrying out a “campaign of subversion” that has “infiltrated the highest reaches of the US government, recruited and cultivated generations of American activists [and] backed an unprecedented wave of leftwing terrorism on American soil”. Continue reading...2026-07-20T22:50:46+00:00https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/president-trump-vows-revenge-on-iran-for-killing-u-s-service-members-266975813831President Trump vows revenge on Iran for killing U.S. service members2026-07-20T22:50:36+00:00nbcnews.comAfter a weekend of deadly attacks, the Pentagon has released the identities of some of the fallen service members, including 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan from Hawaii and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales from Texas, who were killed from an Iranian attack. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports from the region.2026-07-20T22:50:36+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lebron-james-update-leaves-fans-agony/2055fb420bac6add29adc4bdLeBron James update leaves fans in agony2026-07-20T22:46:13+00:00sportingnews.comLeBron James is sure taking his time to make his free agency decision.2026-07-20T22:46:13+00:00https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-07-20/rhoslc-stars-angie-katsanevas-shawn-trujillo-split'RHOSLC' stars Angie Katsanevas and Shawn Trujillo split after 27 years of marriage2026-07-20T22:37:35+00:00latimes.com'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Angie Katsanevas and husband Shawn Trujillo are separating after nearly three decades of marriage. The couple has denied rumors of infidelity.2026-07-20T22:37:35+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/darts/news/2026-world-matchplay-darts-second-round-predictions-previews/dd0ae12d2c205b52df497f642026 World Matchplay of Darts second round predictions and previews2026-07-20T22:30:19+00:00sportingnews.comThere are several mouth-watering matchups set for the round of 16.2026-07-20T22:30:19+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/why-nfl-players-want-grass-fields-world-cup/089076cc94bd12832f906f88Why NFL players want grass fields equal to World Cup quality — but won't get them in 20262026-07-20T22:27:47+00:00sportingnews.comHere's the rundown on why many around the NFL want better and more widespread grass fields instead of turf.2026-07-20T22:27:47+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/golf/news/liv-golf-lawsuit-explained-tech-company-suing-golf-league/0148d997e1318daf9b234809LIV Golf lawsuit, explained: Why tech company is suing golf league in latest legal issue2026-07-20T22:27:15+00:00sportingnews.comHere's more on the latest in LIV Golf's rocky summer and it's looming financial troubles2026-07-20T22:27:15+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/20/trumps-latest-ai-czar-has-already-resigned/Trump’s latest AI czar has already resigned2026-07-20T22:21:04+00:00techcrunch.comThe director role for the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) has become a revolving door since David Sacks left his position as czar.2026-07-20T22:21:04+00:00https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/detroit-pistons/news/pistons-cade-cunninghams-new-sneaker-release-date/bda92c25ec5f9351f36a8c1cPistons' Cade Cunningham's New Sneaker Gets an Official Release Date2026-07-20T22:15:44+00:00sportingnews.comCade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons has a new Nike dropping in August.2026-07-20T22:15:44+00:00https://www.engadget.com/2219291/the-first-ul-3700-compliant-plug-in-solar-microinverter-is-now-available-in-the-us/The first UL 3700-compliant plug-in solar microinverter is now available in the US2026-07-20T21:55:05+00:00engadget.comIt's a step toward making alternative energy accessible on a smaller, renter-friendly scale.2026-07-20T21:55:05+00:00https://www.nbcnews.com/video/trump-imposes-50-tariffs-on-dairy-alcohol-and-cars-from-canada-266971717891Trump imposes 50% tariffs on dairy, alcohol, and cars from Canada2026-07-20T21:52:47+00:00nbcnews.comThe Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on three categories of imports from Canada, dairy, alcohol, and cars, citing discriminatory actions. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on how Trump is also considering additional tariffs due to the Canadian wildfires.2026-07-20T21:52:47+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-farms-lettuce-false-positive-cyclospora/FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test2026-07-20T21:48:18+00:00cbsnews.comThe FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.2026-07-20T21:48:18+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-canada-tariffs-hockey-milk-alcohol/Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol and other goods2026-07-20T21:43:19+00:00cbsnews.comPresident Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.2026-07-20T21:43:19+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/incendiary-device-federal-building-nyc-manhattan/Army veteran sets off fireworks, starts fire outside NYC federal building, FBI says2026-07-20T21:42:48+00:00cbsnews.comA man was arrested after law enforcement officials said he ignited fireworks, poured flammable liquid and started a fire at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan.2026-07-20T21:42:48+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/video/family-friends-gather-nolan-wells-funeral/Funeral held for Nolan Wells as investigation into his death continues2026-07-20T21:30:01+00:00cbsnews.comFamily and friends gathered on Monday to pay their final respects to Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teen who was found dead after a Fourth of July boating trip. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the details.2026-07-20T21:30:01+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-details-manhattan-explosion-suspect/New details on Manhattan explosion suspect2026-07-20T21:28:05+00:00cbsnews.comThe FBI has identified the suspect in Monday morning's explosion outside a federal building in New York City as a 43-year-old U.S. Army veteran. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.2026-07-20T21:28:05+00:00https://www.wsj.com/world/iran-missile-hit-u-s-troop-housing-in-jordan-50280f59Iran Missile Hit U.S. Troop Housing in Jordan2026-07-20T21:26:00+00:00wsj.comPlus, a judge temporarily blocks the Paramount-Warner deal, and Tom Hiddleston studied Latin to read graffiti at Pompeii.2026-07-20T21:26:00+00:00https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/20/google-is-working-on-a-new-ai-chip-designed-to-make-gemini-more-efficient/Google is working on a new AI chip designed to make Gemini more efficient2026-07-20T21:21:15+00:00techcrunch.comAlphabet, Google's parent company, is reportedly working on a new chip designed to make its Gemini models run much more efficiently.2026-07-20T21:21:15+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-us-troops-killed-wounded-jordan-base/U.S. launches 10th night of strikes on Iran after 3 U.S. troops killed2026-07-20T21:13:00+00:00cbsnews.comAt least 3 U.S. service members were killed over the weekend in Iraq and Jordan, where back-to-back Iranian attacks on a U.S. base seem to have evaded defenses.2026-07-20T21:13:00+00:00https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-farms-cyclospora-outbreak/What to know about Taylor Farms amid the cyclospora outbreak2026-07-20T21:08:06+00:00cbsnews.comThe nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.2026-07-20T21:08:06+00:00