newsTuesday, July 21, 2026
A federal judge temporarily blocked the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, ruling it could create an anti-competitive media monopoly. The decision is a major setback for both companies and signals a tougher antitrust stance from the courts.
The biggest media deal of the year hit a wall today.
A federal judge blocked the proposed $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger after 12 states sued, arguing it would create a media monopoly. The ruling puts the deal on hold indefinitely.
A ProPublica investigation reveals the White House intervened in a federal sex trafficking investigation of Andrew Tate.
ProPublica reports that the White House intervened on behalf of accused sex trafficker Andrew Tate during a federal investigation, ordering agents to return seized devices. Experts call the move highly inappropriate.
Two stories highlight unintended consequences of new technology and cyber risks.
Garmin's backend accidentally leaked pricing for its unreleased Cirqa fitness band, a Fitbit Air rival. The leaked images look fake, but the pricing data appears legitimate.
A UC San Diego study finds e-bike injuries surging in California, with kids 14 or younger hit hardest. Collisions skyrocketed from zero in 2018 to 1,566 in 2024.
A cybercriminal deleted Romania's entire land registry database after an extortion attempt failed, bringing the real estate market to a standstill.
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‘Sherlock’ Creator Steven Moffat, Sue Vertue to Talk at Serielizadosvariety.com
Andy Burnham's first day as PM: From new Cabinet to Donald Trump phone callwww.mirror.co.uk
Trump’s election fraud speech was a weirdly good sign for American democracywww.vox.com
Pauline Hanson shares Seven pitch for Spotlight special that says program would highlight ‘uncontrolled immigration’www.theguardian.com
'Football won' - Toni Kroos takes aim at Argentina after Spain secure World Cup final victorywww.goal.comLorne Michaels Was at World Cup When Chloe Fineman Called About 'SNL' Exitvariety.com
Chloe Fineman recounts calling Lorne Michaels to tell him she was leaving "Saturday Night Live," only to find he was at the World Cup watching England vs. Argentina. She joked about his "energetically British" demeanor, and they had a warm conversation afterward. The article cove
Bernie Sanders headlines First Avenue rally for Peggy Flanagan in contentious Senate raceminnesotareformer.com
Sen. Bernie Sanders headlined a rally at First Avenue in Minneapolis for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is locked in a contentious Democratic primary for U.S. Senate against U.S. Rep. Angie Craig. Craig had previously dismissed Flanagan by saying America doesn't need another Bernie
Young mother, 21, dies in horror blaze as baby son faces life 'without his mummy'www.mirror.co.uk
A 21-year-old mother, Isabella Nicholls, tragically died from burns sustained in a house fire in Buderim, Sunshine Coast, Australia. She escaped the blaze but later succumbed to her injuries at Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital. Her family expressed profound grief, and Queensland P
RHOSLC’s Angie K and Shawn Trujillo Have Reportedly Splitwww.thecut.com
Angie Katsanevas (Angie K) from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City has reportedly split from her husband of 27 years, Shawn Trujillo. The article covers the news of their separation, providing context about their relationship and Angie's role on the show.
Outrage over MAGA Republican's 'sickening' comments on war casualties erupts onlinewww.rawstory.com
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), a MAGA lawmaker and close Trump ally, faced backlash for his comments about U.S. troop fatalities in the Iran war during a CNN interview. The conflict has resulted in 17 American service members dead, including at least three in recent days. Gimenez's
Denver City Council postpones vote on nightclub licenses after shooting left 1 dead, 8 injuredwww.denverpost.com
The Denver City Council unanimously postponed a vote on a bill that would rewrite the city's nightclub licensing rules for the first time in decades, following an early morning shooting at a southeast Denver club that left one dead and eight injured. Council members cited the nee
Offset Gets 50 Hours of Community Service for ‘Regretful’ Assault of Weed Dispensary Guardwww.rollingstone.com
Rapper Offset (Kiari Cephus) has been approved for a 12-month diversion program by a Los Angeles judge to avoid jail time on a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from an altercation with a security guard at a marijuana dispensary. The charge will be dismissed if he completes 50
Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket that a teen found at Goodwill fetches over $89K at auction | AP Newsapnews.com
A teenager named Quinn Brown found a vintage Wilt Chamberlain Lakers warmup jacket at a Goodwill thrift store in Oregon for $3.07. After researching and posting about it online, Sotheby's contacted him to consign the jacket. The auction house confirmed Chamberlain wore it during
Naperville News Digest: Two Bostons named among coolest pet stores; fundraiser offers chance for pets’ faces to be on beer canswww.chicagotribune.com
A roundup of small news items from the Naperville area, headlined by Two Bostons pet store being named one of America's coolest independent pet retailers by PETS+ Magazine for its innovation, customer experience, community involvement, and retail excellence. The article also ment
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