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Meta Takes $2.4 Billion Charge for Legal Proceedings in Q2, Revenue Booms 28% to Over $60 Billion
Meta reported soaring second-quarter 2026 revenue but took a significant hit from legal charges and layoff-related costs, highlighting the tension between its booming core business and mounting regulatory pressures. The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said the results were dented by a $2.4 billion charge tied to unspecified legal proceedings, with CFO Susan Li…
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Japan Earthquake Kills 13; Russia Charges Telegram Founder; UK Government Reshuffles Tech Ministry
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, leaving at least 13 people dead as rescue teams continue searching for survivors in affected areas. The natural disaster dominated international headlines overnight. Ru
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Glen Powell’s ‘Chad Powers’ Season 2 Sets Release Date, Drops First Look Photos (TV News Roundup)
Glen Powell’s Hulu football comedy “Chad Powers” has been renewed for a second season, set to premiere on 3 September on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. The announcement matters for fans of the show, which follows Powell’s character Russ Holliday posing as fictional player Chad Powers, as it confirms the series’ continuation and reveals plot…
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Trump unveils gleaming gold makeover of iconic DC horse statues
President Donald Trump has unveiled the newly regilded “Arts of War” statues in Washington, D.C., after crews removed the scaffolding that had concealed the golden horse sculptures during months of restoration work. Trump shared the reveal on Truth Social, giving Americans their first proper look at the refurbished monuments near the Lincoln Memorial. The sculptures,…
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Outcry after sweltering Florida city bans schoolgirls from wearing LEGGINGS
A dress code decision by schools in Hillsborough County, Florida, banning girls from wearing leggings has sparked anger among parents, who argue the rule is impractical given the area’s hot climate. Critics have launched a petition against the policy, saying it unfairly targets girls and ignores the discomfort of enforcing more restrictive clothing in sweltering…
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Kevin Costner’s Prime Video 8-Part Civil War Series Officially Gets Season 2 Update
Kevin Costner’s Prime Video Civil War drama “The Gray House” has attracted a strong audience since premiering in February, and star Keith David has expressed hope that the eight-part miniseries will return for a second season. Costner, who executive produces alongside Morgan Freeman, has built a reputation for headline Western and frontier projects, and the…
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Trump loses ground with GOP as approval sinks to 32 percent: Quinnipiac Poll
A new Quinnipiac University poll found President Trump’s approval rating at a record low of 32 per cent, with 58 per cent disapproving. His support among Republicans fell from 85 per cent in June to 76 per cent, while independent voters remained strongly negative, a development that could complicate Republican prospects in the midterm elections.…
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Pentagon: New casualty category for renewed Iran fighting tied to end of Operation Epic Fury
The article’s full text was unavailable because access was denied, so its claims cannot be independently summarised. Based on the headline alone, the Pentagon appears to have created a new casualty category for renewed fighting involving Iran after Operation Epic Fury ended, which may affect how subsequent losses are reported and assessed. No details were…
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‘Tony’s Coming-of-Age Kitchen Dramedy Beats ‘The Bear’ At Its Own Game | Review
A24’s Tony portrays a fictionalised, coming-of-age summer in the early life of Anthony Bourdain, focusing on the period before he became a celebrated chef, writer and television presenter. The review argues that the kitchen dramedy offers a sincere and authentic perspective on Bourdain’s formative years, while acknowledging the significance of his lasting influence on food…
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Waymos are starting to run on freeways again
Waymo has begun restoring freeway access for its robotaxis, starting with Phoenix, after suspending the feature in May 2026 following incidents in which its self-driving vehicles entered sections of expressway closed for roadworks. The Alphabet-owned company says it will “soon” extend the resumption to Miami, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, marking the…