Sydney, Australia actor Sam Neill dies at 78

 

Sydney, Australia — Sam Neill, the New Zealand-born actor best known internationally for his role as paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died in Sydney at the age of 78. His family confirmed that he passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and described the loss...

Phoenix Suns acquire Miles Bridges from Hornets

 

Phoenix, Arizona — The Phoenix Suns have officially acquired forward Miles Bridges from the Charlotte Hornets in a multi-team trade finalized on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The Suns receive the 28-year-old Bridges along with a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick. Charlotte’s return package includes Grayson Allen, Royce...

American Marine Biologist Shot Dead in Philippine Home

 

MANILA — Kent Carpenter, a 73-year-old American marine biologist and lecturer at Silliman University, was shot dead by three masked men who forced their way into his home in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, on Sunday night, police said Tuesday. One attacker shot Carpenter in the head, killing him instantly, authorities reported. Authorities...

Iowa Corn Silking Surges After Hot, Dry Week

 

DES MOINES — The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported this week that Iowa corn silking reached 38% for the July 6–12 reporting period, rising sharply from 8% the prior week and placing the crop five percentage points ahead of last year and nine points ahead of the five-year average. State data...

Los Angeles: Harris WNBA pep talk draws criticism

 

Los Angeles — Former Vice President Kamala Harris faced criticism after delivering a motivational speech to the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks over the weekend in Los Angeles. Harris told the players they were making an “incredible impact” on the country and said that young girls, boys and people of every...

United States wrestler BK Westbrook overcomes repeated career setbacks

 

United States-based BK Westbrook has emerged as a rising professional wrestling talent after navigating a series of early setbacks in his career. He began formal training at a wrestling school in North Carolina in 2018, only for the school to close, forcing him to find new opportunities. Westbrook then gained...

Louisiana Hits Record 2.01 Million Jobs in May

 

BATON ROUGE, La. Leaders for a Better Louisiana reported on Tuesday that Louisiana reached a record 2.01 million nonfarm jobs in May, keeping employment above two million for the fourth consecutive month. The quarterly update noted a year-over-year increase of 16,700 jobs and identified construction as the largest source of...

Eastern US Cities Face Intensifying Heat Waves, Advisories

 

Brockton, Massachusetts — The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory beginning 11 a.m. July 14 through 8 p.m. July 15, warning of forecast highs near 95°F and heat-index values approaching 99°F; Richmond and Detroit-area offices issued elevated heat-risk notices this week with forecasts of mid- to upper-90s and heat...

Nashville singer Ella Langley criticizes social media pressure

 

United States – Country music star Ella Langley used a recent concert to urge fans not to measure their self-worth against what they see on social media, according to a viral video highlighted by music outlet Whiskey Riff. Speaking from the stage, Langley said that the constant window into other...

Atlanta tightens security as fans clash before semifinal

 

ATLANTA. The FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta is extending its hours for the World Cup semifinals on July 14–15, offering live entertainment, international programming and a performance by Ludacris ahead of the first semifinal. Organizers say Tuesday’s Semifinal Eve Celebration runs from 1 to 10:30 p.m., and the festival will open...