Trends of July 7, 2026

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

Walmart’s sudden price cuts spark a political pricing war—with Trump claiming credit and retailers pushing back.

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

A last-minute goal by Spain ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup journey in dramatic fashion

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Guests Scanned for Meta Glasses, Hidden Cameras

Swift-Kelce wedding security sparks debate over privacy vs. paparazzi culture

Road closure miscommunication with Waymo spoils San Francisco's July 4

San Francisco’s July 4 celebrations turned chaotic as road closures and Waymo’s autonomous fleet collided.

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

Maritime security fears surge as reports confirm projectile and missile attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

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

'Big Brother' Season 28 shakes up live feeds and cast reveal timing—with a twist involving Julie Chen Moonves

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

Trump’s FIFA intervention sparks diplomatic and fan backlash ahead of World Cup matches

Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows

New research suggests a correlation between exposure to air pollution and potential DNA changes within sperm cells.

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

Celtics coach Brad Stevens clarifies the trade of star Jaylen Brown amid cap constraints and roster reshaping

Terrion Arnold clears waivers

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

Apple’s 2026–2027 lineup hints at a radical shift for iPad—and MacBook—ecosystems

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

China Sentences Official to Death Over $325 Million in Bribes

A former official of a Nanjing development zone has been sentenced to death following a major bribery conviction.

AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%

USA vs. Belgium LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Vanaken pounces on Freese howler to put Red Devils in control

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

Germany to borrow €800bn for rearmament in historic shift

Germany’s €800bn borrowing plan signals a military and fiscal pivot ahead of NATO’s next chapter

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

NATO’s Rutte frames Putin’s latest strike as desperation—but admits no one knows how to force negotiations

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

Earth hits aphelion—yet global temperatures soar. Why the disconnect?

Micron stock has now plunged to a surprising level

Micron Technology stock faces intense market volatility following a significant recent price decline and conflicting analyst outlooks.

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

$50M Disney settlement payouts hinge on streaming service history—here’s who may qualify

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

Anker hardware, ranging from compact chargers to high-capacity docking stations, is seeing widespread price drops across major retailers.

Kīlauea Volcano Update for Sunday, July 5th

Kīlauea remains active as officials confirm 50 summit fountaining episodes since the onset of the current volcanic activity.

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

Gen Z is unplugging from wireless earbuds—retro wired headphones are back in style, and Sony’s $12 retro pair is leading the charge.

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

Retro-inspired indie game wins Game of the Month on PS5 and Switch 2, sparking Square Enix’s future strategy hints

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 skepticism as Xbox Mode proves PC gaming can be free

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

Tensions rise in southern Lebanon as an Israeli vehicle strike results in four fatalities, marking a significant escalation since the recent ceasefire.

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

Macron’s Syria visit marks a historic shift in Western engagement with post-Assad leadership

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

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

Israel’s Government Threatens to Ignore a Top Court Ruling

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

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

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

Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 3

Stock Market News, July 6, 2026: Dow Rises to Record, Nasdaq Starts Busy Tech Week With Gains

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

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

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

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

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

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

'This Should Not Be Possible': Developer Calls for Steam Refund Policy to Change, After Fans Complete Bitesize Game in Under 2 Hours, Leave Great Reviews

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

The foldable iPhone may be in short supply upon release

Sri Lanka prison riots leave 26 dead and more than 100 injured

Scientists discover why exercise reverses muscle aging

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

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

'Felt a big bang': Airplane reportedly struck by firework on Fourth of July

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

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

10 ‘healthiest’ ultra-processed foods

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

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

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

Latest Galaxy Watch 9 leak reveals 5 brand-new watch faces

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

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

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