newsSunday, July 26, 2026
A vehicle attack at Berlin Pride and a diplomatic spat with Brazil over election meddling dominate today's news. Meanwhile, Marvel's Comic-Con announcements provide a lighter counterpoint.
Two stories highlight tensions around violence and foreign interference.
A driver plowed into a crowd at Berlin Pride, killing one and injuring 17. Police are hunting a suspect with Islamist links. It's a grim reminder that soft targets remain vulnerable.
Brazil denied visas to two senior Trump administration officials, citing fears of election interference. The State Department is furious. This is a rare public rebuke from a major ally.
Marvel Studios used San Diego Comic-Con to announce major casting and release dates.
Marvel's Hall H panel at Comic-Con confirmed a new Black Panther film, a Ghost Rider project, and updates on Avengers: Doomsday. The studio is mapping out its post-multiverse future.
Black Panther 3 lands December 2028, with David Jonsson as Prince T'Challa II. Ryan Coogler returns, and the story follows the young prince's coming-of-age. A safe but solid continuation.
Ryan Gosling is officially Ghost Rider, directed by Shawn Levy, set for 2028. It's a big swing for Marvel, Gosling brings star power, but the tone of a Ghost Rider film is tricky.
Hundreds march to Trump Tower for vigil for two men killed by ICE agentswww.chicagotribune.com
Mexico’s avenging Mother Courage, an interview with the king of horror movies and why middle-aged women have rediscovered ravingwww.theguardian.com
Treasure as trinkets: Zendaya’s earrings renew debate on ownership of ancient artefactswww.theguardian.com
These are the faces of dozens of tragic Brits who lost their lives in open waterwww.mirror.co.uk
Dems Need a Project 2027www.liberalcurrents.com
Marvel is officially retiring the Avengers this year, with the best possible replacementwww.polygon.comNarendra Modi’s party discovers the limits of propagandawww.economist.com
The article discusses how India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Narendra Modi, is facing unprecedented challenges to its propaganda machine following massive protests in the country. The protests, described as India's biggest in years, have generated shocking videos and mo
Those notorious tai chi walking ads show AI is helping scammers, not only in the way we thoughtwww.creativebloq.com
The article discusses how AI-generated imagery is being used for scams and misinformation, but argues that scammers don't need flawless photorealism to be effective. It uses the example of "tai chi walking" ads — bizarre, uncanny valley AI-generated images — to show that even imp
DC AAU Coach and Players Arrested at Florida 7 Elevenballeralert.com
Five teenage basketball players from a Washington DC area AAU program (Run It Up) and their coach were arrested in Polk County, Florida after allegedly stealing $37 worth of snacks from a 7-Eleven during a late-night trip around 4 a.m. The team was in town for the Puma NXTPro tou
Is 'SNL' New Tonight? When Does 'Saturday Night Live' Return With New Episodes In 2026?decider.com
A brief article noting that Saturday Night Live's season premiere is still about two months away (in 2026), and reporting on cast member Chloe Fineman's departure after seven seasons to join a Netflix drama. The article is short and lacks substantial depth or analysis.
A weekly news roundup from Food Tank covering three stories: (1) Bangladeshi farmers and environmentalists protesting the use of hazardous pesticides like paraquat, which have harmed fish populations, local ecosystems, and Indigenous food sources; (2) USDA employees warning about
PBS SoCal Leads 2026 Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards Winners – Full Listdeadline.com
PBS SoCal led the 78th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards with 8 wins, matching its 2025 performance. KMEX-TV followed with 7 awards, KVEA with 6, and ABC7 and NBC4 each with 4. KVEA continued its dominance in newscast categories, winning two of three Regularly Scheduled Newscast award
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hurt in a car crash, limited as training camp opens | AP Newsapnews.com
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a two-car accident on July 14 in Palo Alto, California, sustaining a concussion, broken nose, broken ribs, and an injured hand. The crash occurred just before training camp opened, and Shanahan will have limited partici
Ransom! Schaad, Balass, Menzl and Partner AG (JUL-2026)www.hendryadrian.com
Deadlock ransomware group has allegedly targeted Schaad, Balass, Menzl and Partner AG (SBMP), a Swiss intellectual property boutique law firm specializing in patents, trademarks, and design protection, with offices in Zurich and Winterthur. The claim was made publicly by the rans
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