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Olympics & More

Tadej Pogačar Sets 6 Records in 2026 Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar set multiple records during the 2026 Tour de France, including a new ascent time at Alpe d'Huez and becoming the youngest five-time champion, according to BikeRadar and Brujulabike.com.

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Conflicts & Security

Pinochet-Era Soldier Jailed for Killing Folk Singer Víctor Jara

A retired colonel from the Pinochet dictatorship has been jailed for the 1973 murder of Chilean folk singer Víctor Jara, according to Chilean authorities.

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Europe

Berlin Pride Attacker Released Weeks Before Attack

Grief and anger are growing in Germany following the Berlin Pride attack that killed one Polish woman and injured 29 others. The attacker, Abdul Ballout, had been freed weeks earlier after a suspended juvenile sentence.

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Discovery

Restricted Eating Hours May Reduce Cognitive Decline, Study Suggests

Confining mealtimes and snacks to a nine-hour window and avoiding food for four hours before bed may help stave off cognitive decline in older age, researchers say.

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Space

July’s Full Buck Moon: When to See It and What to Know

July’s full Buck Moon will reach its peak on Wednesday, July 29, at 9:35 a.m. CDT, with the best viewing opportunities at moonrise shortly after sunset. Named for the time of year when male deer begin growing new antlers, the Buck Moon will appear low on the southeastern horizon and may take on a golden or reddish hue due to atmospheric effects.

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Europe

Wildfires in France and Spain Displace 300,000 Amid Travel Concerns

More than 300,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes due to wildfires in France and Spain, according to the BBC. The UK government has not issued specific travel bans but advises caution for those planning trips to the affected regions.

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Corporate

Cracker Barrel CEO Steps Down After Rebrand Controversy

Cracker Barrel's chief executive, Julie Masino, is stepping down a year after the company faced widespread backlash over its controversial rebrand, according to BBC.

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Americas

Chile Captures Fugitive Convicted in Singer Victor Jara’s Murder

Chilean police have captured Nelson Haase, a fugitive convicted of the 1973 murder of iconic singer Victor Jara under dictator Augusto Pinochet, according to the BBC.

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Medicine

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis at 83

Carly Simon, the singer of 'You're So Vain,' has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and previously dealt with basal cell carcinoma. She said she is preparing for her first album release in nearly 20 years.

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Corporate

Tom Ince joins Tranmere Rovers on two-year deal

Tom Ince has returned to Merseyside with a two-year contract at Tranmere Rovers. The midfielder, previously with Watford, spoke of a 'full circle' moment and his continued hunger for the game.

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Corporate

Benedict Cumberbatch Warns of $111B Media Merger ‘Calamity’

Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming, and Benedict Wong have called the proposed $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger a 'calamity' that must be blocked in the UK. They argue the consolidation threatens the British media landscape, jobs, and creative freedom.

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Conflicts & Security

Emma Roberts Marries Cody John in Vintage-Style Idaho Wedding

Emma Roberts married actor Cody John on July 25 in a private, vintage-inspired wedding in Idaho, wearing a custom Monique Lhuillier gown that took nearly 1,000 hours to create, according to Vogue.

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Conflicts & Security

Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux

More than 10,000 people have been evacuated near Bordeaux as firefighters battle a large wildfire that has burned 2,000 hectares of land. The blaze, now the most critical fire in France, is located near Arcachon Bay, a popular tourist area.

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Europa

12 heridos tras ataque con drones ucranianos en Belgorod

Drones ucranianos atacaron la ciudad rusa de Belgorod, dejando al menos 12 heridos, informaron autoridades locales el 27 de julio de 2026.

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Movies

Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X

A high-quality pirated version of Christopher Nolan’s film 'The Odyssey' was leaked on X and viewed by millions before the account was suspended, according to The Guardian and Variety.

WH News Jul 27, 2026