Science Daily

Why the human body has so many design flaws

Many of the body's biggest flaws are the result of evolution building on old designs instead of starting over. Our spine, eyes, teeth, pelvis, and even certain nerves all reveal compromises that worked well enough for survival but still leave us prone to pain, injury, and disease. Structures like the appendix and ear muscles also remain because they were never harmful enough for evolution to eliminate. Together, these features tell the story of a body shaped by history rather than perfection.

science  Jul 11, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Private Credit Is Coming to 401(k) Plans. These Are the Alternative Asset Managers Set to Cash In.

business  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

Oregon D.A. Drops Motion to Delay Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

The Oregon attorney general’s office has withdrawn its motion to delay the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, according to a filing submitted Friday in the Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Ore. The deal could close as soon as July 22, though several states, including Oregon and California, are investigating whether the $111 billion […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Yahoo Finance

AI Making Life More Expensive for You? Federal Reserve Says 'Upward Pressure' Likely to Sustain for Now

business  Jul 11, 2026

BBC Sport

Holloway completes welterweight transformation for McGregor showdown

Max Holloway completes his transformation to welterweight as he prepares to face Conor McGregor in a rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday.

sports  Jul 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Peter Van Norden, ‘Police Academy 2’ Actor, Dies at 75

Van Norden had an extensive stage career, appearing in various Broadway, off-Broadway and regional productions

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

BBC Politics

Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' character

The BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death.

politics  Jul 11, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Costco makes big investment to keep members coming back

business  Jul 11, 2026

Yahoo Finance

RxSight Q2 Sales Sink 20% as Alcon Deal Bolsters 2026 Outlook

business  Jul 11, 2026

Yahoo Finance

3 Surprising Tokenization Stats Reshaping On-Chain Markets in 2026

business  Jul 11, 2026

Science Daily

Rare fossil goose rewrites the story of New Zealand's giant birds

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown fossil goose that challenges a decades-old theory about the evolution of New Zealand's birds. The find suggests the country's giant flightless geese evolved from much more recent arrivals, revealing a far more dynamic evolutionary history than once believed.

science  Jul 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Christopher Nolan Praises ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms,’ Says Young Audiences Are Rejecting “AI Slop”

"I've never seen a more rapid wholesale dismissal of a supposedly foundational jump in technology in my lifetime," the Oscar said in a recent interview with The Telegraph.

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

The Guardian

Peter Falconio murder 25 years on: new footage shows dying Australian outback killer’s refusal to reveal body’s location

NT police release body-worn camera vision of Bradley John Murdoch denying knowing where UK backpacker’s body is weeks before his deathGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInfamous killer Bradley John Murdoch aggressively denied knowing where the body of still-missing backpacker Peter Falconio was during a police interview weeks before he died.NT Police released body-worn camera vision of the interview on Saturday, days before the 25th anniversary of the killing of the 28-ye

general  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

Donald Iwerks, Disney Camera Technician and Co-Founder of Iwerks Entertainment, Dies at 96

Donald Iwerks, son of Mickey Mouse co-creator Ub Iwerks, whose groundbreaking innovations transformed cinematic storytelling and immersive entertainment, passed away on July 9. He was 96. Iwerks spent over six deacdes on projects for The Walt Disney Company, along with his own studio, Iwerks Entertainment. Don pioneered innovations in projection technology, 3D and large-format filmmaking, […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

Jack White Offers Opening Slot to ‘Satanic’ Band Twin Temple — ‘Get in Front of Me, Satan!’ — as Charley Crockett Defends Decision to Dump Them

“Not today, Satan”… or “Hell yeah, Beelzebub”? A split is taking place in the polarizing realm of devil-rock, as practiced by self-styled “Satanic” duo Twin Temple. On Friday, country singer Charley Crockett took to social media to defend his decision to drop the act from his tour dates — even as Jack White piped up […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

BBC World

US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.

general  Jul 11, 2026

Science Daily

Europe just unveiled a new rival to SpaceX’s Starship

A detailed independent study found that SpaceX's Starship is every bit as revolutionary as expected, while revealing both its impressive capabilities and its biggest remaining hurdles. It also introduces an ambitious European rocket concept that could offer a very different route to affordable super heavy launches.

science  Jul 11, 2026

Wired

OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company

Johannes Heidecke’s departure comes as OpenAI tries to further integrate its research and safety teams.

technology  Jul 11, 2026

ESPN

Red Sox plane issues force delayed start vs. Mets

The Red Sox arrived at Citi Field at 5:05 p.m. ET, a little more than two hours before the scheduled first pitch of their game against the Mets, after the team plane was grounded for nearly 24 hours due to mechanical issues.

sports  Jul 11, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

India, NZ Plan Strategic Partnership Including Maritime Security

India and New Zealand will elevate their relationship to a “strategic partnership,” as both seek closer trade and security ties.

business  Jul 11, 2026