U.S. Top Stories

• Florida carries out 'incredibly rare' double execution including former cop who killed 11-year-old girl in 1980s
  July 29, 2026
  Officials in Florida on Tuesday took the 'incredibly rare' step of executing two separate death row inmates – a former cop and an 80-year-old man – in a single day.
• Midwest mayor embroiled in explicit video scandal as it's claimed he texted police to try and get them to edit their report
  July 29, 2026
  Luke Merrill, the mayor of a small town in Minnesota, has denied the wild accusations, chalking them up to being 'Young, dumb and stupid at a bonfire.'
• WNBA's furious trans debate deepens as Seattle star takes bitter swipe at Sophie Cunningham… and protestors gather to support Indiana Fever icon
  July 29, 2026
  The WNBA's divided reaction to the trans debate has deepened after Seattle Storm star Stefanie Dolson took a bold swipe at rival Sophie Cunningham.
• Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori bares it all in shock outfit that leaves little to the imagination
  July 29, 2026
  Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori has revealed one of her most scandalous outfits to date following a string of jaw-dropping looks.
• Red-faced Democrats admit they were scammed out of $29,000 by fraudster posing as DNC chair Ken Martin
  July 29, 2026
  The shock reveal comes after campaign finance records showed the organization $18.5million in debt and using its headquarters as collateral for a loan.
• Jennifer Aniston, 57, does AB WORKOUTS as she holidays with boyfriend Jim Curtis and Friends pal Courteney Cox
  July 29, 2026
  The Friends alum, 57, enjoyed a star-studded yacht trip in Mallorca, Spain with boyfriend Jim Curtis, 50, former co-star Courteney Cox, 62, and Pedro Pascal, 51, on Monday.
• Chris Watts' mistress breaks her eight-year silence in explosive The Trial USA podcast: Hear her chilling side of the story
  July 29, 2026
  Reporter Luke Kenton discusses his bombshell interview with Amanda McMahon, one of several women Chris Watts pursued before murdering his wife and children.
• US thwarts Iran's 'surprise' attack on base in Jordan as counterattack targets Tehran-backed militants
  July 29, 2026
  US forces intercepted a surprise ballistic missile attack from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as tensions continued to escalate between America and Iran.
• 70s TV actress who also starred in The Hangover franchise enjoys rare Los Angeles outing… can you guess who?
  July 29, 2026
  A 70s television star who is also known for appearing in The Hangover franchise recently stepped out for a rare outing in Los Angeles, can you guess who?
• Texas fisherman miraculously rescued from lake hours after being thrown from his boat and calling 911 from his watch
  July 29, 2026
  Steven Otto was competing in a fishing tournament on Lake Tawakoni Saturday when his boat struck a tree stump, launching him into the water.
• Kristi Noem's replacement crushes self-funding MAGA car dealer as Trump refuses to pick a side in historic race
  July 29, 2026
  After Kristi Noem was tapped to head President Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security last year, her lieutenant governor, Larry Rhoden, became South Dakota's governor.
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day reviews praise superhero flick as a return to form as it's expected to break records
  July 29, 2026
  The reviews for Spider-Man: Brand New Day are out, and critics are calling it one of the best of the iconic web-slinger's films – and a return to form for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Top Science Stories

• Mysterious 'experimental explosion' detected off Florida coast sparks earthquake alert
  An unusual 'experimental explosion' entry appeared on the government's earthquake tracking website, sparking questions about the mysterious event.
• Tornado warning issued as powerful storms threaten 20 million in  Northeast
  Powerful storms are sweeping across the Northeast, prompting a tornado warning and putting more than 20 million people in harm's way.
• Mysterious object in NASA Mars photo ignites theories of extraterrestrial life on the Red Planet
  A NASA image of Mars has sparked fresh claims of life on the Red Planet after Curiosity captured a mysterious object that some believe is evidence of an alien civilization.
• Five states chosen as nuclear dumping grounds as Trump's leaked plan is revealed
  Leaked documents have revealed the Trump administration's plan to quadruple US nuclear power by 2050, and five states have already been chosen to host dump sites.
• Urgent warning to Claude AI users as HUNDREDS of chats are found publicly available online – here's how to check if your private conversations are affected
  An urgent warning has been issued to Claude AI users after hundreds of private chats were found publicly available online.
• Earth's catastrophic cycle: Study reveals how our planet's biggest disasters strike every 27 million years – and it suggests we could be due one soon
  According to a new study, the most destructive events on Earth are based on a regular, hidden cycle.
• 'I would be ashamed to have written any part of this': Odyssey translator BLASTS Christopher Nolan's blockbuster – and complains it lacks sex scenes
  Professor Emily Wilson has gutted Christopher Nolan's attempt to bring the ancient Greek epic to modern audiences.
• E-bike handlebars are riddled with faecal matter, disgusting study reveals
  Experts from Initial Washroom Hygiene have revealed that e-bike handlebars are 'riddled' with germs.
• Scientists uncover terrifying way 'ultimate apex predator' tears out sharks' livers
  Researchers believe massive ocean mammals are training themselves to kill sharks by attacking humans throughout the world.
• What really happened when the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit Earth: Worldwide fires incinerated most animals within HOURS – before a global winter wiped out any survivors, study finds
  What really happened when the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago? Scientists from Purdue University claim to have settled the debate once and for all.
• Look up this week! TWO meteor showers will peak on the same night – with up to 30 shooting stars every hour
  If you've always wanted to spot a shooting star, this week could be the perfect time to look up.
• How wildfire smoke could be putting YOUR heart at risk, even if it's HUNDREDS of miles away. Damage can start within days. These are the risks you must know
  Catastrophic wildfires in France and Spain have forced many to leave their homes. But it's not just the immediate threat to life from the flames or smoke that is putting the health of thousands in jeopardy.