Pete Hegseth’s Plan for ‘High T’ Troops Is a Junk Science Fever Dream
Pete Hegseth’s Plan for ‘High T’ Troops Is a Junk Science Fever Dream | WIRED
The defense secretary’s idea of administering testosterone therapy to service members of the US Armed Forces reveals little understanding of the complexity of hormones.
https://www.wired.com/story/pete-hegseths-plan-for-high-t-troops-is-a-junk-science-fever-dream/
Trump fuming after international ally chastised him on Fox News: report
Trump fuming after international ally chastised him on Fox News: report - Raw Story
President Donald Trump is privately furious about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent moves to snub and try to control him, Axios reported on Thursday.The spat between the two, who were firm allies for years as leaders of their respective countries' right-wing coalitions, invo..
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-netanyahu-2677235443/
San Francisco mayor pushes for tougher rules after the Waymo traffic fiasco
San Francisco mayor pushes for tougher rules after the Waymo traffic fiasco | TechCrunch
In the wake of a massive hours-long gridlock event, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has told state regulators its time to put more requirements on robotaxi operators like Waymo.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/san-francisco-mayor-pushes-for-tougher-rules-after-the-waymo-traffic-fiasco/
Trump media to sell faster access to president's posts
Trump media to sell faster access to president's posts - CNA
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump's media company said Thursday (Jul 16) it planned to sell faster access to market-moving social media posts by the US president.The move would effectively monetise Trump's Truth Social posts, with which he has used to make world headlines on everything from the Ira..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-media-sell-faster-access-6259761
SpaceX suddenly aborts second Starship V3 launch after ignition
SpaceX suddenly aborts second Starship V3 launch after ignition | TechCrunch
The company didn't immediately say what went wrong. SpaceX's stock plunged more than 4% in after-hours trading before paring losses.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/spacex-suddenly-aborts-second-starship-v3-launch-after-ignition/
US strikes in Iran hit airport, bridges and railway station
US strikes in Iran hit airport, bridges and railway station - CNA
The US military launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran on Thursday (Jul 16) "to further degrade Iranian military capabilities".
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-strikes-iran-war-airport-bridges-railway-6259721
Why Apple Sued OpenAI, New York Takes on Data Centers, and What to Know about Cyclosporiasis
Why Apple Sued OpenAI, New York Takes on Data Centers, and What to Know about Cyclosporiasis | WIRED
On today’s “Uncanny Valley,” we unpack OpenAI’s ongoing drama, both legal and reputational, and whether these developments could further hurt the company—particularly in its fight against Anthropic.
https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcase-apple-sued-openai-new-york-data-center-moratorium-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/
Commentary: Gen Z is pushing back against AI - a reminder that the future isn’t written
Commentary: Gen Z is pushing back against AI - a reminder that the future isn’t written - CNA
Gen Z's vocal backlash reflects a growing generational divide when it comes to AI adoption, says this writer.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/gen-z-pushback-against-ai-6258016
Commentary: The 2026 World Cup was a crash course in America
Commentary: The 2026 World Cup was a crash course in America - CNA
The US has immensely impacted football and the World Cup, and we should make sure to remember every aspect of it, says CNA's Zara Waseem.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/world-cup-2026-america-football-culture-controversies-6257556
Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil yo-yos on Mideast
Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil yo-yos on Mideast - CNA
NEW YORK: Major stock markets mostly retreated Thursday (Jul 16) as semiconductor shares extended falls, while oil prices wobbled as the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/stocks-oil-prices-market-wall-street-mideast-6259636
Coca-Cola suspended production at its Fairlife dairy after a ransomware attack
Coca-Cola suspended production at its Fairlife dairy after a ransomware attack | TechCrunch
Coca Cola said dairy production at its Fairlife unit will "remain suspended" in the United States following a hack.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/coca-cola-suspended-production-at-its-fairlife-dairy-after-a-ransomware-attack/
Salad Chains Are Seeing Foot Traffic Drop Over Cyclosporiasis Fears
Salad Chains Are Seeing Foot Traffic Drop Over Cyclosporiasis Fears | WIRED
Foot traffic to leafy green chains is falling, data shows. Still, a few brave souls who spoke to WIRED were determined to get their fix. “I honestly didn’t even think about” the risk of explosive diarrhea, one says.
https://www.wired.com/story/explosive-diarrhea-outbreak-new-victims-salad-chains/
Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations
Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations - CNA
The White House teleprompter operator allegedly made over US$100,000 by using a prediction market to bet on the US president’s speech content.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/teleprompter-operator-white-house-trump-bets-6259591
Do Face Masks Help With Wildfire Smoke? Yes, But More Is Needed
Do Face Masks Help With Wildfire Smoke? Yes, But More Is Needed | WIRED
As wildfire smoke threatens air quality and safety for millions, here’s your playbook to keep your family safe from the damaging effects of smoke.
https://www.wired.com/story/wildfire-smoke-safety-guide/
Crowd surge at Hindu festival in India leaves 1 dead and many hospitalised
Crowd surge at Hindu festival in India leaves 1 dead and many hospitalised - CNA
The incident happened during the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri, where thousands of devotees had gathered.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/india-crowd-puri-rath-yatra-festival-6259556
MLB to open season March 24, pending lockout
MLB set for earliest Opening Day in 2027, if there is a season - ESPN
Major League Baseball is set to have its earliest Opening Day next year on March 24 except for any international games -- if there is an Opening Day.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49378324/mlb-set-earliest-opening-day-2027-there-season
LeBron says he's not ready to reveal next team
LeBron James not ready to reveal next team, but it will be 'fun' - ESPN
LeBron James remains undecided about where he'll play this season. The NBA's all-time scoring leader and current free agent spoke Thursday but didn't reveal his next team choice.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49378298/lebron-james-not-ready-reveal-next-team-fun
MLB second-half preview: Is your team a World Seri...
MLB 2026: Second-half preview, rankings, projections, playoff odds - ESPN
Who will rule the rest of the season? Here's everything you need to know coming out of the All-Star break.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49352481/mlb-2026-second-half-preview-rankings-projections-playoff-odds-all-30-teams
Founders Fund hires former OpenAI exec Ryan Beiermeister (and not because of her Mafia skills)
Founders Fund hires former OpenAI exec Ryan Beiermeister (and not because of her Mafia skills) | TechCrunch
Ryan Beiermeister, who demonstrated cool analysis in the Founders Fund YouTube series "Mafia," has joined the firm as a partner.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/founders-fund-hires-former-openai-exec-ryan-beiermeister-and-not-because-of-her-mafia-skills/
Review: Xgimi Titan Noir Max Home Projector (2026)
Review: Xgimi Titan Noir Max Home Projector (2026) | WIRED
This cinematic home projector has deep inky blacks, without a five-figure price tag.
https://www.wired.com/story/xgimi-titan-noir-max-projector/
Yemen's Houthis threaten attacks on Saudi oil facilities
Yemen's Houthis threaten attacks on Saudi oil facilities - CNA
The warning comes after both sides exchanged strikes targeting airports, marking the biggest escalation since a 2022 truce.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/yemens-houthis-threaten-attacks-saudi-oil-facilities-6259486
Here's Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate AI Faster
Here's Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate AI Faster | WIRED
The company endorsed landmark AI transparency laws in California and New York last year, but its head of US state and local policy says they may already be outdated.
https://www.wired.com/story/why-anthropic-is-pushing-states-to-regulate-ai-faster/
Everyone Thinks They Have the Diarrhea Parasite
Everyone Thinks They Have the Diarrhea Parasite | WIRED
Cyclosporiasis isn’t the only thing spreading across the US. So is anxiety about getting hit with it.
https://www.wired.com/story/everyone-thinks-they-have-diarrhea-parasite/
Google Vids now lets you star in your own AI videos
Google Vids now lets you star in your own AI videos | TechCrunch
Google is adding personalized AI avatars to Vids that let users create videos starring a digital version of themselves, alongside Gemini Omni-powered tools for generating and editing videos from prompts and reference images.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/google-vids-now-lets-you-star-in-your-own-ai-videos/
Roblox launches an AI-powered game creation feature in its mobile app
Roblox launches an AI-powered game creation feature in its mobile app | TechCrunch
Roblox's new "Build" feature lets users generate basic games using a single text prompt.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/roblox-launches-an-ai-powered-game-creation-feature-in-its-mobile-app/
US limits stays of students, journalists
US limits stays of students, journalists - CNA
Student visas will be limited to four years, while most foreign journalists can stay for up to 240 days.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-immigration-trump-journalists-students-6259371
NBA won't punish Bam for altercation with Herro
NBA won't punish Bam Adebayo for altercation with Tyler Herro - ESPN
The NBA will not punish the Heat's Bam Adebayo for striking former teammate Tyler Herro at a Las Vegas gym last Friday, a league spokesperson told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49376983/nba-punish-bam-adebayo-altercation-tyler-herro
Scheffler recovers awry ball in Open first round
Scheffler recovers awry ball in first round of Open Championship - ESPN
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler recovered after sending a ball deep in the grass to post a 2-under 68 in the first round of the 154th Open Championship.
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/49377419/scheffler-recovers-awry-ball-first-round-open-championship
Sources: Burns, Reds reach 7-year, $105M deal
Sources: Chase Burns, Reds reach 7-year, $105M extension - ESPN
All-Star right-hander Chase Burns, who is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season, has agreed to a seven-year, $105 million extension with the Reds, sources told ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49377475/sources-chase-burns-reds-reach-7-year-105m-extension
Expanded NHL season turns up heat on rivalries
NHL releases expanded 84-game schedule for 2026-27 season - ESPN
The NHL released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday, as the league expands its campaign from 82 to 84 games this season.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/49376073/nhl-releases-expanded-84-game-schedule-2026-27-season
