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New Hampshire resentencing gives Dartmouth killer Robert Tulloch a parole path after Supreme Court ruling

Robert Tulloch's resentencing hearing in Grafton Superior Court lasted about an hour as both sides reached a joint recommendation of 45 years to life.

Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics

Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups for allegedly conspiring to suppress criticism of Israel.

Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million

A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world’s largest and most complete specimens has sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction.

Florida woman charged with murder evading police after body found in shallow grave, sheriff says

Isabelle Johnson is "actively evading" law enforcement after being charged with murder in the death of Jason Christopher Coulthart in Freeport, Florida.

Dog accidentally turns on toaster, sparking Maryland house fire that killed 3 family pets

A dog ignited a house fire by pawing at a toaster on the kitchen counter in Maryland, killing three pets and causing $200,000 in total damage.

New York won't build big data centers for a year as it weighs energy and climate risks

New York is blocking new large data centers that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid.

New Hampshire resentencing gives Dartmouth killer Robert Tulloch a parole path after Supreme Court ruling

Robert Tulloch's resentencing hearing in Grafton Superior Court lasted about an hour as both sides reached a joint recommendation of 45 years to life.

Around the world

Former British MP and reality TV star Ann Widdecombe found dead; man arrested for murder

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her Dartmoor home with serious injuries Thursday.

Trump administration probes UNRWA over alleged employment of 1,500 terrorists

A senior U.S. official says the USAID OIG investigation picked up where the U.N. failed, examining UNRWA staff links to terrorism beyond Oct. 7.

US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait

The U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel signals readiness for another Iran strike as Trump declares ceasefire over

Israel’s leaders are publicly signaling that their country is prepared to strike Iran for a third time, while a U.S. official tells Fox News Digital that Washington remains closely coordinated with Jerusalem.

WATCH: Mike Waltz tells Cuban delegation 'this is not Havana' during heated UN speech

Mike Waltz fired back at the "act of war" claim at the United Nations General Assembly, blaming the communist regime for rolling blackouts and repression.

Iran-backed terror proxy Houthis threaten fresh attacks after Yemen airport strike

The Houthis threatened to strike King Khalid Airport in Riyadh after what they called "blatant aggression" targeting the Sanaa airport runway.

Jailed Catholic woman's hunger strike highlights Iran religious persecution

Ghazal Marzban, a Catholic woman, is on hunger strike in Evin prison in Tehran as arrests of Christians jumped from 139 in 2024 to 254 in 2025.

Technology

AI is killing low cost smartphones

Except for the second user/refurbished smartphone markets, AI means the days of cheap phones are over, with huge price pressures putting low-end vendors out of business.

The ultimate guide to Android contacts management

You’d think keeping tabs on your contacts would be about the simplest and most straightforward task imaginable in our modern connected world — wouldn’t you? I sure would. But as I’ve learned over the years, that perfectly understandable instinct couldn’t be more inaccurate.

Waymo’s July 4 chaos in San Francisco raises new questions about how robotaxis can work at scale

Call it AV déjà vu: Once again, Waymo’s performance during a major disruption is raising questions about whether it is ready to operate at scale. Over the July 4 weekend, Waymo vehicles clogged San Francisco streets near the city’s fireworks celebration.

This Houston geothermal startup is betting it can beat fossil fuels on cost

Hidden in a forest south of Bend, Oregon, a first-of-its-kind clean energy project is starting to take shape. Called Project Obsidian, the “superhot” geothermal power plant will deliver 24/7 electricity—and could soon compete on cost with fossil fuels as it pioneers new drilling technology.

The new De'Longhi Rivelia Start is a super-compact coffee maker with a 10-drink menu

The De'Longhi Rivelia Start can brew 10 different drinks at the tap of a button, including cold brew, and create silky milk foam.

2026 network outage report and internet health check

ThousandEyes, a Cisco company, monitors how ISPs, cloud providers and conferencing services are handling any performance challenges and provides Network World with a weekly roundup of events that impact service delivery.

NymVPN has released a huge iOS update adding Mixnet Tuning, Server Families, and app icon disguises

NymVPN, the VPN app from mixnet developer Nym Technologies, has gotten a major update to its iOS app, adding major connectivity and convenience features

Sports News

Super Bowl champion Greg Hawthorne dead at 69

Greg Hawthorne won Super Bowl XIV as a rookie with the Pittsburgh Steelers and later made a pivotal fumble recovery to help the New England Patriots reach Super Bowl XX.

Bill Belichick's daughter-in-law faces arrest order in North Carolina after skipping court appearance: report

Jen Belichick, wife of Steve Belichick, reportedly faces an arrest order after allegedly missing court over a speeding violation in North Carolina.

Britain's Hillsborough Law aims to stop official cover-ups after tragedies

British lawmakers are set to approve a law aimed at preventing police and officials from covering up errors and wrongdoing.

Bijan Robinson of the Falcons is voted as the top running back in the NFL by an AP panel

The expectations for Bijan Robinson were high as soon as he entered the NFL in 2023 as the first running back taken with a top-10 pick in five years.

What to watch for during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia

Mike Trout, Junior Caminero, and Jacob Misiorowski headline the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

Kylian Mbappé in for France in World Cup semifinals against Spain after 'slight' ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé is in France's starting lineup for Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal match against Spain after the striker exited in the 77th minute of the team's quarterfinal win over Morocco.

Cardinals star Jordan Walker earned more money from Home Run Derby win than 2026 salary

St. Louis Cardinals star Jordan Walker earned $1 million for winning the Home Run Derby, more than doubling his 2026 salary with the Cardinals.

Politics News

Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease

U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also slowed more than expected.

Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham as her late brother Lindsey Graham’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.

Trump says Lindsey Graham's heart condition was 'almost undetectable,' questions FBI's role in probe

Trump says Lindsey Graham's aortic dissection was "almost undetectable," noting that back pain may have been a warning sign of the condition.

Trump loses key Senate ally as election integrity fight enters critical phase

Sen. Ron Johnson is expected to take the Senate Budget Committee gavel as lawmakers race to attach the SAVE America Act to budget reconciliation.

WATCH: GOP senators rally behind Lindsey Graham's sister as successor, remember late senator's legacy

GOP senators rallied behind Darline Graham Nordone after Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her to fill her late brother's South Carolina Senate seat.

After Lindsey Graham's death, sister joins long list of relatives who replaced late family members in Congress

From Julia Letlow to Adelita Grijalva, family succession in Congress has a long history that now includes Lindsey Graham's sister in the Senate.

Kagan recalls Lindsey Graham's vote that helped seal her Supreme Court confirmation

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan recalled the exchange with Sen. Lindsey Graham during her 2010 confirmation hearing that many said sealed her Supreme Court nomination.