Saudi Arabia is currently working to build an international maritime coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea following a series of Houthi attacks, according to two people familiar with the deliberations who spoke on Wednesday. The coalition’s composition remains unfinalized while discussions continue with dozens of countries. Red Sea Security and Houthi Blockade … Read more
A scalloped hammerhead shark swimming off the coast of Rhode Island on July 24, 2026, was captured on video during a mission to tag sharks, according to the Atlantic Shark Institute. The nonprofit organization recently achieved its first-ever successful hammerhead tagging, marking a notable milestone for local marine research. First-Ever Hammerhead Tagging Off Rhode Island … Read more
Disney and director James Cameron are asking a California federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Indigenous actor Q’orianka Kilcher, who accused the filmmakers of misusing her likeness to create the protagonist Neytiri in the blockbuster “Avatar” franchise. According to a court filing submitted on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Central … Read more
Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to manage the Strait of Hormuz by collecting voluntary service fees from passing commercial vessels, according to a Gulf source and a Western diplomat who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday. The diplomatic push aims to resolve trade disruptions caused by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, which … Read more
Southern California beaches face severe safety hazards as dangerous rip currents and building ocean swells prompt high-alert warnings from lifeguards, according to the National Weather Service. Weeks of extreme heat have driven massive crowds to local shores for relief, but coastal conditions have turned treacherous for both swimmers and surfers alike. Surging Ocean Temperatures and … Read more
Global markets faced mounting volatility as the Nasdaq dropped 1.16% amid growing investor caution over steep corporate spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and rising international competition. According to Reuters, chip stocks led early market declines following concerns regarding heavy capital expenditure and lower-cost AI models emerging from China, just ahead of crucial quarterly earnings reports … Read more
A dramatic water rescue unfolded at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz on Saturday after sudden heavy surf threatened a boy in the water, captured on video as a lifeguard battled dangerous conditions to bring him to safety. According to photographer Scott Vander Dussen, who recorded the incident, ocean conditions were completely calm before the waves … Read more
President Donald Trump stated on July 27, 2026, that the United States is having “good talks” with Iran and sees a chance for a deal, while warning that U.S. air strikes will resume if negotiations fail. According to Reuters, the diplomatic opening follows an abrupt U.S. suspension of a two-week bombing campaign, though regional drone … Read more
Global funding for the HIV epidemic fell by nearly a fifth last year to $7.3 billion, reaching its lowest level in nearly two decades and threatening a resurgence of the disease, according to a report released by the U.N. body fighting AIDS. According to the UNAIDS report, Washington previously accounted for 75% of international HIV … Read more
Indie pop vocalist David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, will stand trial for the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose remains were discovered in a towed vehicle, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday. Judge Charlaine Olmedo found probable cause after a five-day preliminary hearing featuring graphic testimony and evidence presented by prosecutors. Evidence … Read more