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Alex Murdaugh’s ‘Charleston or bust’ prayer shot down by prosecutors in fight over ‘Holy City’ retrial
Prosecutors have opposed Alex Murdaugh’s request to move any retrial proceedings to Charleston, rejecting his legal team’s “Charleston or bust” argument. The dispute matters because the choice of venue could affect the jury pool and shape the next stage of litigation surrounding Murdaugh’s high-profile murder convictions. Murdaugh’s lawyers appear to be seeking a trial in…
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El-Sayed dares GOP rival to no-pads football showdown as Senate feud turns personal
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has challenged Republican rival Mike Rogers to a tackle football match without pads, escalating an already hostile campaign dispute into a personal stunt. The challenge appears to respond to criticism of El-Sayed’s past comments about football and masculinity, highlighting the increasingly combative tone of the Senate contest. The article…
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Lionsgate Stock Falls To 4-Month Low After Activist Investor Pushes AI Agenda
Lionsgate shares fell to a four-month low after activist investor Anson Funds urged the studio to adopt a more ambitious artificial intelligence strategy. The dispute matters because investors increasingly view entertainment companies through the lens of whether AI will strengthen their business or leave them vulnerable to lower-cost rivals. The stock closed at $11.73 on…
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This No. 1 best-selling steam cleaner just dropped to an all-time low on Amazon
Fox News highlights an Amazon promotion on a portable steam cleaner, presenting it as a seasonal cleaning option for removing grime and stains indoors and outdoors. The article matters chiefly as consumer-deals coverage, as it says the product has reached its lowest recorded Amazon price and notes that the offer may end. The cleaner is…
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US boosts drone surveillance as flesh-eating screwworms spread in Texas
Hundreds of Homeland Security drones retasked to survey wildlife and livestock.
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Bystander shot dead after intervening in man, woman’s roadside fight; murder suspect was out on bond
A Florida bystander was shot dead after intervening in a roadside fight between a man and woman following a car crash. The case has drawn attention because the alleged murder suspect was reportedly free on bond at the time, raising questions about pre-trial release decisions. The article does not provide the victim’s or suspect’s names,…
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Writers Believe There’s One Line Jean Grey Didn’t Cross
The writers of Spider-Man: Brand New Day say Jean Grey is not responsible for any deaths in the film, despite causing widespread disruption while using her psychic abilities to control others. Their comments address debate over a scene involving a man apparently struck by a bus, and underline Marvel’s attempt to introduce Jean as both…
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Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows
Exploit Wednesday’s back, baby
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Congress breaks for summer recess with little to show
As Congress enters its August recess, lawmakers are racing to reconcile different continuing appropriations resolutions to prevent a government shutdown before the Oct. 1 fiscal deadline and subsequent midterm elections.
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LeBron James’ 76ers debut set for blockbuster Knicks showdown at MSG
LeBron James is due to make his Philadelphia 76ers debut against the defending NBA champions, the New York Knicks, at Madison Square Garden. The opening-night fixture is a high-profile start to the 2026–27 NBA season, pairing one of basketball’s biggest names with a major rivalry-stage venue. The game is scheduled for 20 October at 7…