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The White House’s World Cup task force head defended Argentina’s national soccer team after they displayed a banner asserting the country’s territorial claim to the Falkland Islands, long a source of tension with the United Kingdom, after their semi-final win over England. Executive director of the White House’s World Cup task force Andrew Giuliani said…
Shutterstock AI/Shutterstock Buying a home has become increasingly challenging, with mortgage rates (1) and home prices (2) both soaring in recent years. So it’s no surprise that around 25% of young people (3) who actually managed to buy a home had help from their family with a down payment. But what if your family doesn’t just give you a down payment, but instead they sell you an entire home at a substantial discount? Must Read Let’s pretend, for example, that Chris and Megan, who are in their 30s, have been married for a few years, and Megan’s parents want to…
James Gunn is a fan of Big Brother, and his friend Rick Devens joined the cast of Season 28 of the CBS competition. On Thursday’s eviction episode, Devens gave Gunn a shoutout during the live broadcast after sharing his vote to evict. The DC Studios co-head shared the clip of Devens name-dropping him on live TV and one of Gunn’s followers asked if he would be in the Superman sequel. “No because he’s on Big Brother! Otherwise he would have been,” Gunn shared on Threads. Another Threads user asked Gunn if Devens actually knew him, to which the filmmaker replied,…
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If you vacation on Cozumel, you might be lucky enough to see one of the island’s most charming inhabitants, Procyon pygmaeus, or the Cozumel raccoon. It is not unknown for them to hang around picnic sites looking for food handouts, but tourists throwing these bold little animals scraps of food — and tortilla chips seem to be a favorite — probably don’t realize they are feeding one of the most endangered mammals in the world. Procyon pygmaeus is classified as one of only three species of raccoon on the planet. Here, we should take a moment to explain the difference…
The U.S. military unleashed airstrikes against Iran on Saturday evening in retaliation for Tehran hitting two military bases in Jordan a day prior, during which two U.S. service members were killed, the U.S. Central Command announced (Centcom). The new wave of strikes began at 6 p.m. EDT in what U.S. officials said was an effort…
According to average mortgage rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, the current 30-year fixed rate fell by 4 basis points to 6.48%, the 15-year fixed rate fell by 5 basis points to 5.90%, and the 5/1 ARM fell by 29 basis points to 6.46%. Read more: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Rates bubble higher Today’s mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates today, Saturday, July 18, 2026, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.48% 20-year fixed: 6.18% 15-year fixed: 5.90% 5/1 ARM: 6.46% 7/1 ARM: 6.35% 30-year VA: 5.93% 15-year VA: 5.47% 5/1…
Manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal officers Saturday afternoon in Miami, according to AP. The charges against the brothers were not immediately made public. This isn’t the first time the Tate brothers have found themselves in cuffs. Back in 2022, the controversial media figures were arrested in Romania by anti-terrorism authorities for human trafficking and rape charges. In 2023, Andrew and Tristan were officially charged with those offenses by the Romanian government, according to the BBC. Andrew Tate has continuously denied all wrongdoing. He told the media in 2023 after he was released from house arrest,…
Home Middle East Live Issued on: 19/07/2026 – 07:09Modified: 19/07/2026 – 07:19 A screen grab released on July 18, 2026 shows smoke rising from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran. © US Central Command, Reuters Washington launched its eighth consecutive wave of strikes in Iran overnight Saturday with US Central Command saying the latest attacks had targeted Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for Tehran’s killing of two US troops at an airbase in Jordan. A third US soldier is missing in action. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.…
Jennifer Finch, the bassist for influential rock group L7, died Saturday after a battle with brain cancer. She was 59. L7 confirmed Finch’s death in an Instagram post. “With a very heavy heart we announce that our beloved bandmate, friend, and fellow troublemaker Jennifer Finch has passed away today,” it read. “She had a long courageous fight with brain cancer and was loved by many wonderful friends, musical peers and fans worldwide. We love you Jennifer.” The band also issued a statement via their rep, writing: “We are shattered by the loss of our beloved bandmate, sister and friend Jennifer…