Protesters gather in Madison after man fatally shot by a police officer - The Washington Post

A graphic video of the shooting during an attempted arrest in the Marquette neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin, was quickly spread online.

23 governors sign Trump's cost pledge for data centers, backbone of AI - USA Today

Twenty-three Republican governors have signed President Trump's pledge for data centers as the sprawling IT facilities face increasing resistance.

House votes to end war in Iran, dealing Trump another loss - Politico

It is the second time lawmakers have voted to halt the nearly five-month-long conflict.

Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump - BBC

The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.

Robert Pattinson, Penélope Cruz, Alicia Vikander and Oasis Lead All-Star Venice Lineup - The Hollywood Reporter

New films from Martin McDonagh, Florian Zeller, Werner Herzog, and Danny Boyle are among the competition stand outs, with non-fiction highlights including a film on the Oasis reunion tour and Alex Gibney's long-gestating Elon Musk doc.

US says 12th consecutive night of strikes will 'further degrade' Iran's military capabilities - Fox News

U.S. forces have struck numerous Iranian military targets, including missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense assets. Brent crude oil surged above $98 a barrel as of early Thursday.

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May - BBC

The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for ‘inappropriate’ skit they did when she was 17 - NBC News

Jason Alexander apologized after Courtney Stodden publicly called out the “Seinfeld” star over a lewd 2012 comedy sketch the two made when Stodden was 17.

Mideast oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz - AP News

Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz. Within a few years, much of that oil could bypass the strait. As Iran’s chokehold over the strait drags on and oil prices surge, countri…

Obama Center subcontractor shuts down amid $4M fight, lays off 25 - Fox News

A plumbing contractor claims the Obama Presidential Center project forced him to lay off 25 workers and suspend operations over disputed payments.

First Call: Ryan Clark responds to details about his ESPN dismissal; Jason Robertson discusses new contract - TribLIVE.com

Thursday’s “First Call” has some reaction from Ryan Clark in the wake of losing his job at ESPN. Jason Robertson discusses his new contract. An ex-Pittsburgh Penguin is staying in his new city. And a former Steelers linebacker has a sneaky d…

EU fines Google €890M for breaching Big Tech rulebook - politico.eu

Brussels orders U.S. search giant to overhaul how it ranks rivals in search results and how it polices its app store — or face further penalties.

What To Watch Thursday: Big Bang Theory Spin-Off Debuts, Ransom Canyon And Strange New Worlds Return - TVLine

On TV this Thursday: The Big Bang Theory franchise enters the multiverse, Criminal Minds heads for hiatus, and Ransom Canyon and Strange New Worlds return.

DHS chief’s early missteps and an AI-generated version of ‘The Odyssey’: Morning Rundown - NBC News

Tension is brewing between the White House and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, sources say.

Orioles 5-1 Red Sox (Jul 22, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN

Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video - The Verge

Capturing a short selfie video of your moving face is Google’s latest approach to streamlining access to your account.