<ul><li>"After much prayer and reflection, I've decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term," Edwards wrote in a 3:32 a.m. ET post on X. </li><li>The ethics pane… [+1445 chars]

Edwards faced heavy scrutiny for his treatment of young female staffers.

Axios

Rep. Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after censure recommendation - Axios

"At this time, we have not been able to make direct contact with him, despite our ongoing efforts to reach him," they continued. "Our primary concern is Perez's health and well-being, as well as the … [+24 chars]

Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.

BBC News

Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream - BBC

A four-tonne chunk of debris the size of a school bus from a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon, according to tracking data, creating a new crater on the lunar surface and providing scientists a… [+2050 chars]

Scientists will track stray rocket part striking the Moon to study crater formation and lunar dust from cosmic impacts.

Al Jazeera English

Piece of SpaceX rocket the size of a school bus crashes into the Moon - Al Jazeera

El-Sayed has maintained a steady lead after the polls closed, and could very well still pull off a win for his progressive coalition and advance to the general election but instead of kicking off the… [+1883 chars]

The razor-thin margin will only deepen divisions over the future of the Democratic Party.

Politico

Progressives didn’t get the big election night they wanted - Politico

President Donald Trump renewed his warning to Iran on Tuesday, saying the U.S. could strike the country "really hard" if negotiations between Washington and Tehran collapse again.
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Trump told Fox News that Iran will get hit "really hard" if negotiations collapse, warning that military action remains on the table if diplomacy fails.

Fox News

Trump warns Iran will be hit 'really hard' if nuclear negotiations collapse again - Fox News

An aerial view shows a former eel fishing boat covered in dried mud among on low water among the banks of the river Rhine near Neuss, western Germany, on July 30, 2026, as the water level in the Rhin… [+5741 chars]

Severe drought is disrupting energy and freight across Europe as low Rhine and Danube levels raise risks for supply chains and economic growth.

CNBC

Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy - CNBC

<ul><li>Several top House Democratic moderates expressed the view to Axios last month that Lawrence cannot beat Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) in Michigan's 7th District.</li><li>But progressives have pu… [+1374 chars]

Establishment-backed candidates split the moderate vote — just as many Democrats feared.

Progressive Will Lawrence wins key Michigan House primary in blow to Dem leaders - Axios

While the firm's quarterly revenue had nearly doubled to $7.8bn (£5.8bn) from a year earlier, its spending ballooned to $18.3bn, more than six times what it was a year ago, the bulk of which was for … [+2 chars]

Elon Musk told investors that people were "underestimating" his company.

SpaceX's first-ever earnings show higher revenues and huge spending - BBC

Disney reports quarterly earnings before the bell on Wednesday, and investors will be focused on the direction of the company's streaming and theme parks business as well as further updates on CEO Jo… [+1802 chars]

Disney reports its fiscal third-quarter earnings before the bell Wednesday as the market awaits further updates and changes under newly minted CEO Josh D'Amaro.

Here's what to expect when Disney reports earnings before the bell - CNBC

“Let’s go missing,” Phoebe Bridgers declares on Lost Weekend. That’s exactly what she did, more or less, immediately after ascending to a new level of stardom in 2023 with boygenius, her indie-rock s… [+4868 chars]

Phoebe Bridgers' 'Lost Weekend,' her first new solo album in six years, is a spectacular song cycle on love and loss.

Rolling Stone

Phoebe Bridgers Makes Up for Lost Time on Her Long-Awaited New Album - Rolling Stone

A Kansas mother of four is reportedly recovering after a suspected spider bite led to surgery, serious infections and a weeks-long hospital stay.
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Britagne Miller reportedly spent weeks hospitalized, including time in intensive care, after a suspected spider bite was followed by surgery and infections.

Mom of 4 recovering after suspected spider bite leads to severe complications: reports - Fox News

Aug 4, 2026, 09:04 PM ET
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his players focused on winning now -- so they can avoid the trap of missing the College Football Playoff again.
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After missing the College Football Playoff at the end of last season, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his players focused on winning now, and that starts with the Fighting Irish's opener on Sept. 6 against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field.

ESPN

Freeman wants Notre Dame focused on Wisconsin, not playoff - ESPN

Apple TV’s Ted Lasso is celebrating its Season 4 return, and after a big premiere in Los Angeles, the cast traveled to New York for a premiere in Brooklyn.
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Apple TV's Ted Lasso is celebrating its Season 4 return, and after a big premiere in Los Angeles, the cast traveled to New York for a premiere in Brooklyn.

Deadline

Apple TV's 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 Brooklyn Premiere Photos: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple & More - Deadline

MasterCraft Boat Holdings today said it is adding CarPlay to its upcoming Crest and Balise Pontoons. The company is working with Savvy Navvy to bring ‌CarPlay‌ and on-water navigation to boaters.
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MasterCraft Boat Holdings today said it is adding CarPlay to its upcoming Crest and Balise Pontoons. The company is working with Savvy Navvy to bring...

MacRumors

CarPlay is Coming to Pontoon Boats - MacRumors

Chipotle Mexican Grillremoved jalapeños from several Minnesota restaurants after state health officials linked the peppers to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 110 people.
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Minnesota officials said Chipotle has fully cooperated with the investigation and they are no longer concerned about continued exposure.

Politics