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Emma Roberts, Cody John Reported Married in Idaho

Emma Roberts and Cody John are marrying this weekend in Idaho at a private estate in an intimate ceremony with close family and friends, following years of a measured relationship that began in 2022 and includes their shared son Rhodes, born in 2020, and a 2024 engagement kept under wraps. The couple has maintained a low public profile throughout their romance.

Emma Roberts Julia Roberts

Jul 27, 2026

DNC

SC to Lead 2028 Democratic Calendar Remains First

Democrats are moving to overhaul the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, likely removing Iowa from the lead and prioritizing more diverse early states such as Nevada and South Carolina to reflect the party’s coalition. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee will debate and potentially vote on the early-window lineup in coming days, with final approval expected at the August meeting, as races for momentum and coalition-building hinge on which states vote first.

Jul 27, 2026

Muslim

US Sanctions Muslim Brotherhood Hamas Financing Network

The U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctioned a senior Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official, Mahmoud al-Abyari, along with three individuals and three entities across Egypt, the UK, Indonesia, Gaza and Türkiye for aiding Hamas through front charities, trading companies and underground financial networks. The actions, coordinated with the FBI, DEA and CBP, aim to dismantle cross-border fundraising channels and follow Scott Bessent’s pledge that the administration will relentlessly pursue terrorists and their financiers.

Scott Bessent

Jul 26, 2026

Markets

Walmart Faces Valuation Test With New Brands

Walmart’s valuation remains hotly debated: a DCF view flags its shares as overvalued relative to the latest cash flow outlook, while other analyses imply fair or higher fair value driven by a transformation into a higher-margin, omni-channel powerhouse with expanding drone deliveries and a growing marketplace. The bull case is tempered by recalls and food-safety concerns, but supporters emphasize accelerating margins, e-commerce profitability toward 2030, and multiple paths to a higher fair value than today.

Jul 26, 2026

Hockey

Rangers reportedly acquire Vaakanainen, sign extension

The NHL off-season is shaping expectations around top prospects like Gavin McKenna with the Maple Leafs and a wave of anticipated homecomings for 2026-27, as teams lean on young players to spark improvement after uneven 2025-26 seasons. Coverage spans live broadcasts and development updates—from FloHockey’s event streams to Jets’ draft weekend notes and analysis of moves such as Urho Vaakanainen’s impact on the Rangers and other veteran-to-young player transitions.

Gavin McKenna Zayne Parekh

Jul 26, 2026

Crime

US Homicide Rate on Track for Century-Low

A Council on Criminal Justice report shows homicide rates fell about 18% in the first half of 2026 vs 2025 across 30 to 36 cities, potentially the lowest national rate since 1900, though some cities like Salt Lake City diverged with increases in other crime categories. Experts say the decline stems from nationwide factors—including technology, post-pandemic behavior changes, and broad enforcement—rather than any single local policy, and the trend remains uneven across neighborhoods and cities.

Jul 26, 2026

US Politics

Mamdani Urges Federal Action on Netanyahu ICC Warrant

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani touts safety while facing questions about crime data and his past anti-police stances, with critics arguing overall major crimes remain elevated versus 2019. Coverage also highlights his controversial push to have Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu arrested during a U.N. visit and the broader Democratic Party debate over Israel, cost of living, and coalition-building strategies fueled by his positions and rhetoric.

Benjamin Netanyahu Zohran Mamdani

Jul 25, 2026

CN, Union Pacific Expand Competitive Rail Access

Union Pacific and Canadian National Railway have signed binding memoranda of understanding to grant CN expanded competitive access and a broader footprint in the Midwest as part of Union Pacific's planned merger with Norfolk Southern, subject to regulatory approval. The agreements include CN access to key facilities, overhead and service rights, and acquisition of Norfolk Southern’s interests in KC Terminal and TRRA, while both companies commit to collaborating through the STB process to implement the merger.

Jul 25, 2026

Basketball

3-Point Contest Invite Dispute Involving Ionescu, Clark

Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu will skip the WNBA 3-Point Contest this year, with six participants including Marina Mabrey, Rhyne Howard, Azzi Fudd, Bridget Carleton, Janelle Salaün, and Natisha Hiedeman set to compete. Clark has been stellar for the Fever, highlighted by a 45-point, 10-assist game and multiple Player of the Week honors, as Sophie Cunningham emerges as a potential starter off the bench.

Azzi Fudd Caitlin Clark

Jul 25, 2026

Crime

Jacksonville bar shooting over pool dispute leaves victim wounded; two arrested

Two Jacksonville shootings dominate the latest safety crimes: a May pool-table dispute at New Neighborhood Tavern led to a bar shooting with two suspects, Dennis Williams and Antoinette Upshaw, in custody, and a separate Westside domestic dispute left multiple roommates shot, with two men dead and the alleged shooter dead by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot in what investigators describe as a domestic murder‑suicide. Additional reporting confirms another domestic incident on the Westside resulted in one dead and two injured with the shooter later taking his own life, underscoring a troubling pattern of bar and domestic gun violence in the area.

Jul 24, 2026

Basketball

Mabrey, Howard Lead 3-Point Contest; Shooting Stars Debuts

Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey headlines the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest in Chicago, leading the league with 82 three-pointers this season after a 53-point game that tied the single-game scoring record. She’ll be joined by Rhyne Howard, Azzi Fudd, Natisha Hiedeman, Bridget Carleton and Janelle Salaun, as the event features new prize money under the league’s latest CBA.

Azzi Fudd Bridget Carleton

Jul 24, 2026

Protests

NTA Sacks 47 Officials in Major Overhaul

India's National Testing Agency has sacked 47 officials as part of a broad overhaul to curb paper leaks in exams like NEET and JEE, with legal action possible against some staff. Prime Minister Modi has pledged swift punishment through fast-track courts and other reforms, as the government restructures outsourcing and strengthens processes amid student protests demanding exam reforms.

Narendra Modi

Jul 24, 2026

Gabriella Bogialla Unveils That Was Not the Plan Memoir

Gabriella Bogialla's That Was Not the Plan is a moving memoir about resilience, belonging, and rebuilding a life after upheaval, focusing on motherhood, love, divorce, and healing. The book traces how home and identity are found through family, memory, and friendships across Madrid, Marbella, Doha, Lebanon, London, and Italy.

London-based Italy

Jul 24, 2026

Lawsuits

States sue over disaster funding tied to elections

More than two dozen states, led by Rhode Island and including Illinois, are suing the Trump administration to block conditions that tie federal disaster funding to changes in election rules and cooperation with immigration enforcement, arguing the measures violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution’s spending clause. The filings note proposed DHS demands like hand-marked ballots and voter-roll disclosures, and come after prior court defeats for similar funding-punishment strategies.

Donald Trump California

Jul 23, 2026

Iranian

Iran Threatens RAF Fairford After US B-1 Raid

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that Britain’s RAF Fairford is a legitimate target after the US launched a B1 bomber raid from the base, with sharp rhetoric against the British regime and Monarchy. The UK government under Andy Burnham has continued the policy of allowing US strikes from UK bases, signaling a potential escalation in the Iran conflict.

Donald Trump Andy Burnham

Jul 23, 2026

Emma Roberts, Cody John Reported Married in Idaho

SC to Lead 2028 Democratic Calendar Remains First

US Sanctions Muslim Brotherhood Hamas Financing Network

Walmart Faces Valuation Test With New Brands

Rangers reportedly acquire Vaakanainen, sign extension

US Homicide Rate on Track for Century-Low

Mamdani Urges Federal Action on Netanyahu ICC Warrant

CN, Union Pacific Expand Competitive Rail Access

3-Point Contest Invite Dispute Involving Ionescu, Clark

Jacksonville bar shooting over pool dispute leaves victim wounded; two arrested

Mabrey, Howard Lead 3-Point Contest; Shooting Stars Debuts

NTA Sacks 47 Officials in Major Overhaul

Gabriella Bogialla Unveils That Was Not the Plan Memoir

States sue over disaster funding tied to elections

Iran Threatens RAF Fairford After US B-1 Raid

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