The Best Movies to Stream This Month (July 2026)
Project Hail Mary, They Will Kill You, and The Long Walk are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
Nature
Health Officials in Michigan Identify ‘Potential Source’ of Cyclospora Outbreak
The illness, which has sickened thousands across much of the United States, is on track to contribute to the largest outbreak in recent history.
YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds
The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.
Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast
Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.
‘I don’t want to seem tight’: How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?
Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.
No significant rain forecast for at least a week as UK heatwave continues
Heat has been this big story of the summer so far but there has also been a lack of wet weather, as Ben Rich explains.
Microsoft Promises To Fix Search With Major Windows 11 Overhaul
Microsoft is overhauling Windows 11 search to prioritize local apps, files, and settings over web results while removing ads, promotions, MSN/Bing clutter, and other distractions. “You’ve have been asking for search that is faster, more relevant, and easier to use — whether you’re opening an app, finding a file, or changing a setting,” Microsoft says in a new blog post. “Because the Windows...
How my period is supercharging my ADHD
A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.
The secretive crypto firm backed by Farage’s biggest donor
Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.
Sam Neill Inspired a Generation of Scientists
The actor, who died at age 78 on Monday, embodied a passionate approach to research and positive masculinity in his role as paleontologist Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park.
Indian activist on hunger strike at ‘cockroach’ protest loses 8.2kg
The environmental activist has been sitting on a hunger strike for 16 days and is getting visibly weaker.
Gang feud ended with ‘resolution of differences’ between rivals – police report
Chief Constable Jo Farrell noted the feud – which spanned six months and involved 84 separate incidents – had ended for multiple reasons including dozens of arrests.
US Government Warns That Russia State Hackers Are Coming After Your Router
CISA and allied governments are warning users to secure their routers as Russian state-backed hackers continue compromising the devices and turning them into proxy nodes to disguise attacks against critical infrastructure. The advisory urges users to disable outdated SNMP versions, use strong passwords, update firmware, and turn off unnecessary router services to reduce the risk of being swept...
Ex-Canada MP arrested after police seize 439 guns and antique cannon from his home
The 78-year-old is charged with a dozen offences. Police also said they found C$300,000 at his home.
Siri AI Is Becoming Apple’s Everything Tool
Apple’s revamped Siri is more than a voice assistant; it’s now the backbone of the iPhone user experience. You can try it now through the iOS 27 public beta.
England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final
England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
PENSION POLITICS: Leadership under fire as PIC suspends CEO Patrick Dlamini amid governance whistleblower storm
The PIC suspends CEO Patrick Dlamini amid serious whistleblower allegations, highlighting ongoing governance issues that challenge South Africa’s largest asset manager.
German Firm Files For Insolvency After Cybercriminals Shut Down Production For 6 Weeks
German textile firm ZEGO has filed for insolvency and is blaming a March cyberattack that shut down production for nearly six weeks. “ZEGO’s filing adds another name to the short but growing list of companies that say a digital break-in was commercially fatal to their business,” reports The Register. From the report: In a notice to customers and suppliers, the organization said it had exhausted...
RG Snyman’s new tattoo is an ode to South Africa [video]
Springbok star RG Snyman, AKA ‘The Viking’, has shown off his new proudly South African tattoo. Take a look…