U.S. Central Command announced that American forces killed a senior Islamic State leader, Dhiya’ Zawba Muslih al-Hardani, and his two sons in an Aleppo, Syria operation. The strike, which involved no civilian casualties, occurred despite a recent U.S. troop drawdown in Syria. Gen. Michael Kurilla stated the U.S....
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with Donald Trump in Scotland on Sunday to discuss trade relations. Trump previously threatened 30% tariffs on EU goods, jeopardizing a near-deal on a 10% baseline tariff. The meeting comes after a phone call between the two, with Trump...
Over 100 million Americans face dangerous heat conditions this weekend as a heat dome moves eastward. Heat advisories span the Northeast, with heat indices 10-15°F above average. The Southeast and Tennessee Valley will experience the most severe and persistent heat, potentially exceeding 115°F. Vulnerable populations, including the...
Ars Technica partners with GOG.com to feature a curated list of games, rotating monthly. This collaboration includes monthly articles reviewing selected titles. The first featured game is Descent, a groundbreaking 1995 3D shooter pivotal in online gaming's early days. Descent's history includes a period off GOG due...
Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps had a strong international launch, grossing an estimated $27 million in its first two days across 44 markets. The film significantly outperformed other recent Marvel releases in many territories, including Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Early projections suggest a $90-$100 million international box...
Over 81,000 people have sought refuge in Thailand and Cambodia due to escalating border fighting. The conflict, a long-running dispute, has claimed at least 19 lives in Thailand and one in Cambodia, mostly civilians. The Thai Health Ministry reported over 58,000 fleeing to temporary shelters, while Cambodian authorities...
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins' announced reorganization of the Department of Agriculture has sparked outrage among lawmakers. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman and other members expressed disappointment over the lack of prior consultation. They have called for immediate hearings to scrutinize the plan's potential negative impacts on farmers, rural...
Kelsey Pittman, a North Carolina woman missing since November 2024, has been found alive in Colorado. Her abandoned car was discovered in Death Valley National Park in February 2025, prompting an extensive search involving multiple agencies. Pittman's family had reported her missing and provided possible aliases. Authorities...
The Trump administration has released billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction, and other programs. The funding, totaling over $6 billion, had been frozen since July 1st pending a White House review. This decision followed lawsuits and bipartisan pressure from Congress members...
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine on July 23-24, using missiles and drones. Kharkiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Cherkasy were among the cities targeted, resulting in civilian injuries and damage to infrastructure, including a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ukrainian forces reported shooting down numerous drones and missiles. ...
