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Content creators Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto landed the dream job of "Chief World Cup Watchers" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hired by Fox Sports and Indeed, the duo earned $50,000 each to watch all 104 matches while creating social media content from a custom-built glass viewing cube in the middle of New York's Times Square.

President Donald Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, is under investigation by federal regulators over alleged bets placed on prediction market platform Kalshi related to Trump's speeches. According to reports, Perez allegedly earned more than $90,000 in profits by predicting words and phrases Trump would mention during scheduled addresses. Kalshi flagged the trades as suspicious, froze most of the alleged profits, and referred the matter for review by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Perez, who has operated Trump's teleprompter since the 2016 presidential campaign, is now at the center of an investigation raising fresh concerns over insider information and prediction market trading.

The FBI arrested Nitish Kaushal in Vermont days after placing him on its Most Wanted list, alleging he carried out kidnappings and assaults for the Punjab-based Bhagwanpuria organised crime group.

Brenda Fricker, best known for My Left Foot, Home Alone 2 and many more projects, has reportedly died at the age of 81. Her death was confirmed by her agent.

Following England's semifinal defeat to Argentina, Jude Bellingham clarified that his viral exchange with Lionel Messi was simply a reflection of the match's intensity and not a personal confrontation.

The Weak Hero Class 2 star Bae Na Ra is reportedly set to marry actress Han Jae Ah, with both their agencies confirming the happy news. Read to know more.

A study shows that Mars might provide a supportive environment for microbes that will reach the Red Planet with the astronauts. They will become deadlier and even more pathogenic, spelling doom for humans hoping to live on Mars one day.

A 22-year-old law student succumbed to her injuries after battling for life for over 48 hours following an alleged stabbing by the brother of a man whose marriage proposal she had rejected after ending their relationship. The shocking attack took place in Kodihalli, HAL 3rd Stage, on July 13. The deceased, Amrutha R, was a resident of 15th Main, 9th Cross, Kodihalli. She was attacked on the evening of July 13 and died at a private hospital on July 15. Amrutha was a fourth-year law student and also worked part-time at a pizza outlet. Her father is a businessman, while mother a beautician.

A 22-year-old law student succumbed to her injuries after battling for life for over 48 hours following an alleged stabbing by the brother of a man whose marriage proposal she had rejected after ending their relationship. The shocking attack took place in Kodihalli, HAL 3rd Stage, on July 13. The deceased, Amrutha R, was a resident of 15th Main, 9th Cross, Kodihalli. She was attacked on the evening of July 13 and died at a private hospital on July 15. Amrutha was a fourth-year law student and also worked part-time at a pizza outlet. Her father is a businessman, while mother a beautician.

Senior TMC leader Madan Mitra dismissed allegations that fear of the Enforcement Directorate prompted his exit, saying political differences and dissatisfaction with the party's leadership led him to join the Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel faction.

To counter Chief Minister Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which heavily capitalized on the youth and first-time voter demographic, the DMK is undertaking a massive organizational restructuring. The party is implementing a 50:50 formula that will create new positions to give equal representation to Gen Z and Youth Wing functionaries alongside senior veterans.

India is set to mark a major milestone in its private space journey as Skyroot Aerospace prepares to launch Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, on July 18, 2026. The launch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, marking a significant step for India's commercial space sector.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey finally arrived in cinemas, and fans are already raving about the epic spectacle. Netizens on X praised its visuals, performances, and grand storytelling, calling it absolute cinema.

Pele's iconic 1958 FIFA World Cup final jersey has sold for USD 4.9 million at a US auction, making it the second most expensive sports jersey ever auctioned.

It is one of the most advanced naval helicopters in the world as it is capable of anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), surveillance, search and rescue, and maritime support.

Russian jets use passive IRST domes to track heat without emitting radar. US stealth fighters avoid these reflecting domes, using flush sensors to protect their radar cross-section.

Evil Dead Burn showcased the gruesome tale of Deadites and how the survivor makes a desperate attempt to stop the evil. But, with two post-credit scenes, the film makes it very clear that the nightmare is far from over.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s "Thai Maman Gold Ring Scheme" (offering a one-gram gold ring to babies born in government hospitals) faces flak due to massive fiscal concerns. Critics and political allies, including the VCK, argue the scheme’s annual ₹755 crore budget is financially unfeasible given the state's existing debt, questioning if the funds could better serve other public infrastructure and healthcare priorities.

A nearly 400-million-year-old crater has been discovered in Canada in an extremely rugged terrain that was extremely hard to reach. Scientists have confirmed that it is a meteor crash site, first seen on Google Maps by an amateur astronomer.