Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate will meet with federal prosecutors in Miami to set a schedule for fighting their extradition to the UK. The brothers face serious charges in the UK, including rape and sex trafficking, and are currently held in federal detention in Miami.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested on July 18, 2026, in Miami.
They face charges in the UK related to rape, sex trafficking, assault, and other crimes.
Their lawyers will meet with prosecutors to set dates for hearings and legal filings.
The brothers are currently in federal detention near the Miami courthouse.
They have dual citizenship in the U.S. and the UK.
The Tates are known social media influencers with millions of followers.
Their lawyer claims they are innocent and says the extradition attempt is politically motivated.
The White House said President Donald Trump will not intervene in the extradition process.
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New streaming options this week include “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the animated “Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s movie “The Drama,” and Ariana Grande’s new album “Petal.” There is also Lollapalooza music festival streaming from Chicago with many artists performing.
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“The Devil Wears Prada 2” streams July 29 on Hulu and Disney+; it brings back the original stars and is set 20 years later.
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” streams July 30 on Peacock; it was the first film to earn over $1 billion worldwide.
“The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, streams July 31 on HBO Max, featuring a story about a couple facing relationship problems.
Ariana Grande’s new album “Petal” releases July 28 and includes the lead single “Hate That I Made You Love Me.”
Lollapalooza festival runs Thursday to Sunday in Chicago and is available to watch on Disney+ and Hulu.
The selection includes movies, music, and live events available for streaming from July 27 to August 2.
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A high-quality copy of the movie The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, was leaked on the social media platform X and viewed by about 2.1 million people before the post was removed. Universal Studios, the film’s studio, said they acted quickly to take down the video and protect their rights.
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The leaked video appeared on X and showed the full movie in high definition.
The post gained 2.1 million views in two and a half hours before the account was suspended.
A lower-quality version also appeared on X and was taken down after 50,000 views.
The Odyssey was shot entirely on 70mm IMAX film, designed for very large screens.
Universal Studios responded by starting takedown actions against the unauthorized posting.
The movie has earned $640 million worldwide so far, with $215 million in its second weekend.
Experts think the leak is unlikely to hurt the movie’s earnings much.
Christopher Nolan prefers viewers watch The Odyssey in theaters on the biggest screens possible.
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Bill Oddie, a well-known TV presenter and comedian, has died at 85. He was famous for his work in wildlife programs and for encouraging people to protect the environment.
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Bill Oddie died at the age of 85.
He was a TV presenter, comedian, writer, and musician.
Bill Oddie was best known as a wildlife presenter and a bird expert.
He worked to promote respect and protection for nature.
He was involved in protests and campaigns for conservation.
His agent, David Foster, announced his death.
More details about his passing will be released later.
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Hurricane Genevieve has grown into a very strong Category 5 hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean, far southwest of Mexico. The storm rapidly intensified over a weekend but is not expected to hit land directly, although it is causing dangerous ocean conditions near the Mexican coast.
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Genevieve is a Category 5 hurricane with winds between 150-155 mph.
It formed about 700 miles southwest of Mexico’s coast.
The storm’s central pressure dropped to 934 millibars, indicating high strength.
It rapidly strengthened from Category 1 to Category 5 in less than two days.
Warm ocean waters and favorable weather conditions helped the storm grow quickly.
Genevieve has a small, compact eye about 10 nautical miles wide.
It is moving west-northwest and is expected to stay offshore, away from land.
Coastal areas near Mexico are experiencing dangerous surf and rip currents caused by the storm.
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In 1988, the UK government under Margaret Thatcher banned radio and TV broadcasts of voices from IRA members and Sinn Fein leaders during a violent conflict in Northern Ireland. Media worked around the ban by using actors to dub the speeches, a period explored in the documentary film The Ban.
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The broadcasting ban was introduced in 1988 due to IRA attacks in Northern Ireland.
UK radio and TV were not allowed to air voices of IRA members and Sinn Fein leaders.
Media used actors to dub the banned voices, including Stephen Rea dubbing Gerry Adams.
The ban was seen by some as a way to limit free speech and protest during security concerns.
The documentary The Ban features interviews with Gerry Adams, Stephen Rea, and Sinn Fein’s Danny Morrison.
Danny Morrison called the censorship a “farce,” questioning its effectiveness.
The film reflects on how governments use security threats to justify restrictions on speech.
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Last month, US immigration courts closed over 100,000 cases, many through fast-tracked mass hearings called "mega-masters," where judges issue deportation orders quickly. Many immigrants face removal orders without attending their hearings, often because they did not receive notice of rescheduled court dates or were afraid to appear due to arrests at immigration courts.
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Over 100,000 immigration cases were closed in June, mainly by deportation orders.
Judges across the US are holding large, fast-paced group hearings called “mega-masters” with up to 185 cases in one session.
In Chicago, deportation orders increased by 120% between March and June.
More than 78% of cases last month ended in removal orders issued in absentia—meaning immigrants were not present.
Many immigrants did not get notices of their hearing changes and were unaware of their deportation risk.
"Mega-masters" rapidly schedule many cases together, sometimes with hundreds of people told to appear at once.
Master calendar hearings, normally administrative, now often decide deportation early in the process.
Court date changes can be hard for immigrants to manage due to work, travel, and financial challenges.
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The article explains how the idea of the "Backrooms" started on the internet forum 4chan in 2019 as a description of hidden, empty spaces beyond normal reality, inspired by a video game glitch called "noclip." This concept has since influenced video games and a horror movie, creating a popular online myth where players explore eerie, unseen places supposedly outside normal game worlds.
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The Backrooms concept began on 4chan in May 2019 in a thread about unsettling images.
"Noclip" is a video game term for passing through walls or floors, used by developers but sometimes exploited by players to find hidden spaces.
These hidden spaces feel strange and unsettling, similar to glitches in games like Batman: Arkham City and Skyrim.
The 2023 horror movie "Backrooms" is inspired by these ideas and internet stories.
Many fan-made Backrooms games exist, using shared ideas and designs from the online community.
"Escape the Backrooms" is a popular multiplayer survival horror game released in early-access in August 2022.
The Backrooms experience focuses on a creepy atmosphere of places players weren’t meant to see, rather than monsters or action.
The Backrooms myth grows through open internet contributions like fan wikis and social media discussions.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said President Donald Trump's Republican Party has no positive message to offer voters in the upcoming midterm elections. Jeffries criticized Trump for breaking promises to lower costs and avoid new wars, pointing to rising prices and the U.S. involvement in a conflict with Iran as key issues.
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The midterm elections are set for November 3, 2024, with Democrats aiming to win control of both the House and Senate.
Jeffries stated Republicans have “nothing to run on” due to broken promises by President Trump.
President Trump promised to lower costs for Americans but prices for gas and groceries have increased.
Trump also promised not to start new wars, but the U.S. military joined a conflict with Iran starting in February 2024.
The war with Iran has caused the deaths of 18 U.S. troops and injuries to hundreds.
A software error in New Jersey led to noncitizens being mistakenly registered to vote, but fewer than 400 voted before the error was corrected. Republicans used this to claim potential voter fraud.
Republicans cut over $1 trillion from Medicaid last year, according to Jeffries.
Polling and election forecasts suggest Democrats may gain the House majority, while Republicans are slightly favored to keep the Senate.
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Food safety experts in the U.S. are worried that recent cuts to federal health programs have made it harder to detect and stop foodborne illness outbreaks, like the recent cyclospora cases. These changes have reduced required tracking of dangerous bacteria, which could lead to more people getting sick or dying from future outbreaks.
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The FoodNet program helps find and stop foodborne illness outbreaks by collecting data from labs in several states.
President Donald Trump’s administration cut billions in public health funding and reduced staff at federal health agencies.
FoodNet no longer requires mandatory reporting of cyclospora and five other harmful pathogens, including listeria.
Listeria infections are rare but deadly, causing up to 260 deaths in the U.S. each year with serious complications.
Campylobacter, a bacteria linked to undercooked poultry, infects about 1.5 million people annually but is no longer tracked by FoodNet.
The Department of Health and Human Services says the changes have not affected food safety protections and claims plans to increase funding.
CDC still monitors cyclospora but relies on states reporting illnesses, which can be slow or incomplete.
The FDA does fewer inspections than Congress requires, limiting its ability to prevent outbreaks.
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This article examines the challenges faced by the Democratic Party after the 2024 election. It argues that Democrats lost not because their message was unclear, but because they failed to connect with voters’ real concerns and emotions. The piece also highlights the importance of focusing on practical governance and vetting candidates carefully.
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The author worked on President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign and supports the party’s record of governing effectively on issues like healthcare, infrastructure, and the economy.
Democrats lost the 2024 election due to failing to address voters’ actual lives and emotions, not because their message was unclear.
Republicans succeed partly by appealing to voters’ feelings of being ignored and blaming others, rather than focusing on policy details.
Democrats often respond with facts and data, which does not resonate emotionally with some voters.
New progressive candidates like Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez engage people by talking about everyday issues like rent and groceries in relatable language.
Vetting candidates properly is crucial; failures occur when the party does not fully understand who they are running before voters.
Democratic governors who govern effectively and focus on practical results are examples of success for the party.
The author suggests Democrats should focus on real-world governance and connecting with voters emotionally to regain support.
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South Texas counties that showed recent Republican gains among Hispanic voters may be important in the upcoming Texas Senate race. Democratic candidate James Talarico faces Republican Ken Paxton in November, with immigration enforcement policies influencing voter opinions in these areas.
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James Talarico, a Democrat, will run against Republican Ken Paxton for a Texas Senate seat in November.
Democrats have not won a Texas statewide election since 1994.
President Trump’s immigration policies helped Republicans gain support in several Hispanic-majority border counties.
Hispanic business leaders say immigration enforcement has hurt Republican support and local businesses.
A recent poll found Talarico leading Paxton 43% to 36% among surveyed Hispanic business owners.
One in five Hispanic business owners reported losing employees to deportation in the past year.
Paxton supports strong border security and President Trump’s immigration agenda.
The White House says President Trump’s policies have improved border security and the economy.
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Large wildfires are burning in southwest France near Bordeaux and central Spain near Madrid. These fires have forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave their homes, and a new heatwave is expected to make the situation worse.
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Wildfires are affecting southwest France and central Spain.
Around 250,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes.
The fires are some of the worst seen in decades in these regions.
The fires are so large they are creating their own small weather systems.
The fire events are happening during the summer holiday season.
Authorities warn a new heatwave is coming, which could increase fire risks.
Firefighters and local farmers are working hard to stop the fires from spreading.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency meeting to address the crisis.
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British YouTuber and musician Yung Filly, whose real name is Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is on trial in Perth, Australia, accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old fan after a nightclub performance in September 2024. He denies all charges, including rape and assault, and says the sex was consensual.
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Yung Filly faces six charges of sexual penetration without consent and additional assault charges.
The alleged victim met Barrientos at a nightclub called Bar1 after his gig.
Barrientos admits they left the club together and had sex but says it was consensual.
He denies choking, slapping, and unwanted touching but admits to biting the woman’s skin.
Photos presented in court show bruises and bite marks on the woman’s face and neck.
CCTV footage shows the woman following Barrientos into a minivan and later entering the hotel with him.
Barrientos said the woman’s phone was taken for privacy reasons due to his public profile.
The trial is ongoing with testimony and evidence being presented.
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French President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency meeting to address massive wildfires that forced over 250,000 people to leave their homes. Firefighters are working hard to control the large fires, and there are signs that one of the biggest fires may be slowing down.
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More than 250,000 people were evacuated in France due to large wildfires.
President Macron called a crisis meeting on July 27, 2026, to manage the situation.
Firefighters in France are actively fighting to stop the fires from spreading.
There are early signs that the largest wildfire is starting to slow.
Spain is also battling severe wildfires at the same time.
The wildfires are described as "monster" fires because of their size and strength.
Hot weather conditions have contributed to the fires spreading quickly.
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Large wildfires have been burning in the Spanish provinces of Avila and Madrid. Spain declared a national emergency on July 24 because the fires, especially in Avila, are among the largest in the country’s recent history.
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Wildfires continue to burn in Avila and Madrid provinces in Spain.
The fires in Avila are reported to be the largest in recent Spanish history.
Spain declared a national emergency due to the severity of the fires.
Firefighters are actively working to control and stop the spread of the fires.
The situation has caused widespread concern and emergency responses in Spain.
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The United States and Iran both paused attacks on each other for two days as they try to restart talks for a temporary ceasefire. The pause follows nearly two weeks of fighting that began after Iran attacked ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US stopped its attacks on Iran for a second day in a row.
Iran also said it paused its attacks during the same period.
The fighting started after Iran fired on ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
The area targeted includes Iranian coastal regions and infrastructure.
The pause aims to encourage negotiations for an interim ceasefire agreement.
It is not clear why the United States decided to pause its attacks.
The conflict has lasted for nearly two weeks so far.
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Heavy monsoon rains and floods in Pakistan have caused at least 107 deaths and injured 344 people since June. The floods have damaged many homes and forced authorities to set up relief camps, while more rain is expected later this week.
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At least 107 people have died and 344 have been injured due to monsoon rains and floods in Pakistan since late June.
The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has the highest death toll with 55, followed by Punjab with 36 deaths.
Over half of the deaths resulted from houses or roofs collapsing during the floods.
Punjab’s capital, Lahore, has set up 17 flood relief camps for evacuated people.
A senior irrigation official described about 154 square miles of land under water in Lahore and Gujranwala areas, calling it like an inland sea.
Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said emergency teams are working to drain floodwaters.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department expects no severe flooding until Tuesday but predicts fresh rains starting Wednesday in several northern and eastern regions.
Pakistan’s rapid urban growth has created vulnerable slums that suffer more damage from flooding.
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In New Delhi, a large student protest led by Abhijeet Dipke and the Cockroach Janata Party lasted five weeks despite police action. The protest’s success led to the resignation of India’s education minister and an announcement by Prime Minister Modi to reform the exam system.
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The protest took place at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
It lasted for five weeks and involved students from across India.
The protest was organized by the Cockroach Janata Party, founded by 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke.
Police and security forces tried to stop the protest, causing injuries to dozens of people.
Protesters remained steadfast despite the crackdown.
The education minister resigned because of the pressure from the protests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced changes to India’s exam system.
The protests are seen as significant involvement of India’s younger generation (Gen Z).
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Iran and Oman held talks to manage shipping traffic safely through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway where tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high. Iran reported progress in these talks, but clashes and military strikes continue in the region.
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Iran and Oman discussed ways to regulate safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz while respecting their sovereignty.
The Omani delegation left Tehran but ongoing political and technical talks continue between the two countries.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key location of conflict involving U.S. and Iranian forces.
President Donald Trump ordered major joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran in February 2026.
U.S. and Iran delegations started negotiations in June to try to end the conflict, but fighting continues.
The Israel Defense Forces intercepted two drones near the Jordanian border, origin under investigation.
The U.S. confirmed the death of Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan.
Several U.S. service members killed in these attacks received posthumous promotions.
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