US wants Iran to pledge to halt Hormuz attacks — officials - dw.com

Washington reportedly wants Tehran to publicly vow to end attacks on vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump has threatened to "completely decimate" Iran should it attempt to assassinate him. DW has more.

Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft - Axios

Apple has lost significant talent to OpenAI as the frontier lab prepares to unveil its first hardware device.

Horoscope for Saturday, July 11, 2026 - Chicago Sun-Times

McGregor makes weight ahead of UFC 329 bout against Holloway - Al Jazeera

Conor McGregor, former two-division champion and still one of UFC’s most famous fighters, has not fought since 2021.

MLB Pipeline's final mock draft predictions! - MLB.com

The world will find out whom the White Sox will take with the No. 1 overall pick shortly after 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon. And it sounds like they will be using every last minute to decide between two players. There is certainty about one thing: Chica…

Trump looked to bypass federal election agency, report says - DW.com

The White House explored declaring a national emergency to address alleged vulnerabilities in voting machines before Trump ousted leaders of the Election Assistance Commission, a report has found.

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Make First Public Appearance as Newlyweds - E! News

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce stepped out for a second wedding just a week after their own, attending the nuptials of NFL player JuJu Smith-Schuster and Laura Kruk.

Apple sues OpenAI, alleging the AI company stole trade secrets - The Washington Post

The blockbuster allegations set up a major legal battle between two tech heavyweights.

Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race and Democrats announce process to name new nominee - AP News

Graham Platner has submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maine’s U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats’ pursuit of chamber control. The Maine Democratic Party announced later Fri…

Your age during the pandemic likely impacts whether you own a home - The Washington Post

Your age when the pandemic hit could set the trajectory for the rest of your life, new analysis suggests. It was better to be 22 than 21.

'Emergency!' Star Randolph Mantooth Dies at 80 - USA Today

Actor Randolph Mantooth, known for his role as firefighter Johnny Gage on the 1970s series "Emergency!" among other roles, has died at 80.

Newlyweds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Look Ultra-Glam at JuJu Smith-Schuster’s Wedding 1 Week After MSG Nuptials - Yahoo News Canada

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are celebrating love at Kelce’s former teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster’s wedding just one week after their own nuptials.

Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma - AP News

Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient using an iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma. Her sister, Cindy McVey, attributes her death to long-haul COVID-19. Diagnosed with polio at 5, Lillard lived a remarkable life despite her challenges. She attended sc…

Patriot missile deal and Trump’s praise for Zelensky put pressure on Russia - The Washington Post

The Kremlin downplayed President Donald Trump’s reversal but said it could cause the war to go on longer.

U.S. gives Iran Saturday deadline to publicly renounce Hormuz attacks - Axios

The message has been conveyed directly and through regional mediators.

'Devastating' evidence against Charlie Kirk murder suspect laid out in court - BBC

Prosecutors build a vivid picture of the suspect's movements as they seek to try the 23-year-old.