Top committed Orange County football recruits from the Class of 2027
There are 60 football players from the Class of 2027 who have committed to colleges.
Russia accuses Telegram CEO of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown
Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism.
Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing
Wildfires in Europe, Canada and the US are high, while global fire emissions hit a record low in July, with reduced fires in Africa and Asia
Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina
Sen. Lindsey Graham is being buried in South Carolina on Wednesday. He was eulogized Tuesday by President Donald Trump and others in DC.
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
The FCC is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks and targeting China.
A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media. They’re turning to independent podcasts, social media and digital news.
Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump and his administration are asking the Supreme Court to dismiss an $83 million defamation verdict won by E. Jean Carroll.
Trump’s attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Trump is seeking greater control over mail balloting while USPS changes are leading to concerns over if ballots will be delivered on time.
Del Mar consensus picks for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The consensus box of Del Mar horse picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Thursday, July…
FIFA’s Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline member federations to accept a $20 million offer to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup.