In the world of fandom, nothing rivals the scale and spectacle of San Diego Comic-Con, referred to as SDCC. Each July, more than 130,000 attendees descend on the city, many in elaborate costumes, to collect exclusive merchandise, catch sneak peeks of upcoming releases and celebrate all things pop culture, from anime and gaming to blockbuster […]
Louisiana scrapped a $3 billion coastline restoration effort for a vanishing Gulf coastline on Thursday, July 17. The plan had been financed by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. While conservationists asserted it was a vital plan to combat climate change, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, called it a threat to residents’ livelihoods and […]
A new dating app is helping Disney fans find love, or at least a park buddy who understands the obsession. “Single Riders” is being designed for Disney adults and other theme park enthusiasts looking to connect romantically or platonically. A niche dating app with a magical twist The name Single Riders plays off the concept […]
A federal judge has ruled to temporarily block a Washington state law that would force clergy members to report child abuse, even if it’s revealed during a confession. It comes after members of the Catholic Church, along with the Justice Department, took legal action against the state and the law last month. Senate Bill 5375 […]
The biggest star in the WNBA will not be participating in the league’s All-Star festivities at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, her home arena. Caitlin Clark will sit out with a groin injury. Clark was billed as the centerpiece of All-Star weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana – host, team captain and a favorite in Friday’s three-point shooting contest. In […]
Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), told CBS News that he personally is not in favor of ICE agents wearing masks during arrest operations. However, despite his personal view, he has decided to allow agents to continue wearing masks due to safety concerns for the officers. “However, if that’s […]
President Donald Trump signaled he may seek legal action against The Wall Street Journal following an article that the publication posted. Trump warned WSJ owner Rupert Murdoch in response to the article that claimed the president sent a letter to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Friday, July 18, […]
Wearing the most famous last name in football on the back of his jersey, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning may be the most hyped college football player in the last 30 years. Fans are about to find out if the 21-year-old can live up to expectations as he leads one of the best teams in […]
A facial recognition app being used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents has access to databases containing more than 200 million images, 404 Media reports. The findings, based on user manuals for ICE’s “Mobile Fortify” app, shed new light on the technology the agency is using to accomplish mass deportations. Mobile Fortify allows ICE agents […]
A kiss cam, a Coldplay concert and two top executives caught mid-cuddle — now, their company is stepping in. Data operations company Astronomer has launched an internal investigation after a viral stadium moment turned into a very public HR headache. In an X post on the afternoon of Friday, July 18, Astronomer confirmed it is […]
