‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Fires Up Thursday Night With Around $23M In Previews – Box Office - Deadline

'Fantastic Four: First Steps' is posting $23M in previews, another robust start for superhero movies at the box office.

EXCLUSIVE: No, silly, superhero movies aren’t dead. The second comic-book movie in the last two weeks, Disney/Marvel Studios‘ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is conquering around $23 million in previ… [+2711 chars]

Trump’s Tariffs Are Being Picked Up by Corporate America - The Wall Street Journal

Hulk Hogan dead at 71 after cardiac arrest call: Latest updates - Newsweek

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at age 71, according to multiple reports. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates.

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has died at age 71 following a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning, Newsweek has confirmed. Hulk Hogan's manager, Linda Bose, told Newsw… [+52821 chars]

France to recognise Palestinian state in September - BBC

France to become the first G7 state to recognise the state of Palestine, as Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns decision.

France will officially recognise a Palestinian state in September, President Emmanuel Macron has said, which will make it the first G7 nation to do so. In a post on X, Macron said the formal announc… [+4429 chars]

Mariners acquire slugger Josh Naylor in trade with Diamondbacks - The Seattle Times

The Mariners kicked off trade-deadline season with a significant addition, acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks, a source told The Times.

The Seattle Mariners have kicked off trade-deadline season with another significant summer addition, acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday for two pitching pro… [+3323 chars]

Deputy attorney general meets with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell - Axios

The deputy AG's interview with the Epstein associate will continue tomorrow, he said.

Driving the news: "Today, I met with Ghislaine Maxwell, and I will continue my interview of her tomorrow" Blanche said in a post on X. <ul><li>"The Department of Justice will share additional infor… [+1032 chars]

Arizona woman sentenced to eight years in prison for hosting ‘laptop farm’ for North Korean remote workers - Politico

The sentence is one of the largest handed down to a U.S. national for their role in the North Korean government-linked scheme.

Chapman was involved in an operation that, according to the Justice Department, made in total more than $17 million for the North Korean regime between 2020 and 2023. Chapman oversaw at least 90 lapt… [+1215 chars]

FCC approves $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger after lengthy review - The Washington Post

The commission voted 2-1 in favor of the transaction amid accusations of political pressure on Paramount and Skydance, with Biden-appointed Commissioner Anna M. Gomez in opposition.

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday formally approved the $8 billion merger of CBS parent company Paramount and Skydance Media, ending a more than 250-day-long review process marked by … [+5939 chars]

Accused gunman was cited by Lorain officer killed in attack - News 5 Cleveland WEWS

The gunman accused of ambushing three Lorain police officers had previously been cited by the officer killed following a 2022 crash.

LORAIN, Ohio The gunman accused of ambushing three Lorain police officers on Wednesday afternoon had previously been cited by one of the officers following a 2022 crash. According to the crash repor… [+1102 chars]

Glorious Retro Caps All Across Baseball for Hall of Fame Induction Weekend - SportsLogos.Net News

Major League Baseball will honour this year’s Hall of Fame induction weekend with a look back into the past across the league as all 30 teams wear retro-style caps during games played July 25 through 27. It marks the first time every club has worn a specially…

Major League Baseball will honour this year’s Hall of Fame induction weekend with a look back into the past across the league as all 30 teams wear retro-style caps during games played July 25 through… [+7639 chars]

Trump issues executive order for college sports - ESPN

President Donald Trump has directed members of his Cabinet to develop a plan in the next 30 days aimed at preserving college sports opportunities and preventing college athletes from becoming professionals.

President Donald Trump has directed members of his Cabinet to develop a plan in the next 30 days aimed at preserving college sports opportunities and preventing college athletes from becoming profess… [+6159 chars]

Great Recall Taiwan: The vote targeting 'pro-China' lawmakers - BBC

The spectre of Chinese influence in parliament has sparked a movement and fractured Taiwan’s society.

Tessa Wong Taiwan's legislators have engaged in brawls in parliament in recent months amid a heated political deadlock For most of his life, Deng Pu didn't see himself as an activist but that chang… [+9978 chars]

Trump signs an executive order to make it easier to remove homeless people from streets - NPR

The White House directive calls for prioritizing money for programs that require sobriety and treatment, and for cities that enforce homeless camping bans.

Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Trump has signed an executive order that seeks to overhaul the way the U.S. manages homelessness. The order signed Thursday calls for changes to make it eas… [+4254 chars]

Astronomer's HR head resigns following Coldplay kiss-cam scandal with CEO - Business Insider

Astronomer's head of HR, Kristin Cabot, resigned on Thursday, a week after the Coldplay kiss-cam scandal went viral.

Astronomer's head of people, Kristin Cabot, resigned on Thursday, a week after she went viral in a video that showed her and the company's then-CEO, Andy Byron, embracing during a Coldplay concert "k… [+999 chars]

In pictures: Starvation in Gaza - CNN

Food markets are empty. Human waste is piling up. Illness is spreading. And people in Gaza are “collapsing on the streets from hunger and dehydration,” humanitarian organizations warn.

Editors note:This gallery contains disturbing images. Viewer discretion is advised. Food markets are empty. Human waste is piling up. Illness is spreading. And people in Gaza are "collapsing on the … [+1408 chars]