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Costco shoppers divided over new 'sourdough' bread as critics say it's not the real thing
Costco's new Kirkland Signature olive and rosemary sourdough bread is a hit with many shoppers, but it's also renewed the debate about how many ingredients belong in genuine sourdough.For bread to be labeled sourdough, it should be leavened solely with a live sourdough culture, without commercial yeast or other leavening agents, and contain no additives or other ingredients like vinegar to mimic sourdough flavor or acidity, according to the Real Bread Campaign."In 2015, Real Bread Campaign co-or...
Apple becomes second ever $5tn company as investors flee AI stocks
Share price rally driven by strong product demand as well as decision to sit out AI spending race, amid wider tech sell-offApple has become only the second company to pass the $5tn valuation mark, as it benefited from investors fleeing AI and semiconductor stocks amid a wider tech sell-off.The iPhone maker’s shares hit a session high of $342.89 on Tuesday, giving it a market capitalisation of $5.04tn (£3.78tn), then eased back to 0.83% up at $339.71 – just below the $5tn mark. Continue reading...
Yankees vs White Sox betting preview: Gerrit Cole on the run line at +129 is tonight's play
After a nice run, we hit a little speed bump yesterday. Last year, I felt like I was picking games poorly, but still ended up with a decent enough baseball season. This year, I think I'm doing a good job of picking games, but I'm running into some really bad luck. There are multiple games that I've lost late or had the first five lose for the full game to win (or vice versa). Things happen, but let's try to get a win here as the Yankees take on the White Sox.Speaking of luck, it does feel like t...
Pratika Rawal set for County Cricket debut, joins Warwickshire for One-Day Cup
Indian batter Pratika Rawal joins Warwickshire Bears for the 2026 season. She will strengthen the team's batting in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. Rawal returns to cricket after recovering from a knee injury. Warwickshire aims for the tournament's knockout stage with her addition. She expressed excitement for county cricket and playing at Edgbaston.
Dispatcher heard 'loud bang' before TikTok influencer who outed alleged pedophile husband found dead: audio
A 911 dispatcher said she could hear a "woman screaming and crying" before TikTok influencer Sara Gilson was allegedly killed by her husband, shortly after she outed him as a suspected pedophile on social media.Gilson, who also went by Sara Duffey, posted several weeks ago accusing her husband of being a pedophile. On July 23, Owasso, Oklahoma, police responding to a reported domestic violence incident found both Sara Duffey and Jeremiah Shawn Duffey dead. Authorities are investigating the death...
What are Trump’s military options?
The US president has at least three military options - none are good.
Canadian travel to US shrunk by $3.3bn in 2025 after Trump’s return to office
Data shows Canadians have replaced US vacations with other international trips in apparent rebuke to TrumpCanadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to the US in 2025 than in the previous year, as Donald Trump’s hostile policies towards his northern neighbour continue to incur an economic cost, new government data shows.The research also indicates that Canadians are not bucking travel overall and instead have replaced US vacations with other international destinations, in a rebuke to Trump’s tariff r...
Mast broke, phone died, water ran out. Ship found him after 30 days
A California man survived thirty days adrift at sea after his sailboat lost its mast. Kai Sato was found nearly nine hundred miles from Hawaii by a container ship crew. He improvised repairs and collected condensation for water while surviving on limited food. The rescue operation took about an hour and a half to complete successfully. Sato expressed deep gratitude to the ship's crew for saving his life.
Rare video shows Andean bear entering river in Bolivia watershed
A rare Andean bear has been captured on camera near the headwaters of Bolivia's Parapetí River, giving conservationists hope that the vulnerable species continues to use the protected forest. Experts say the sighting also highlights the link between wildlife conservation and protecting vital water sources.
Shobhaa De calls Salman Khan's Sonam Wangchuk post 'cringe', slams stars over CJP row
Author and columnist Shobhaa De has sparked a fresh debate with her latest column, where she criticised Bollywood's response to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests and questioned whether celebrities still understand the mood of India's Gen Z audience. De specifically addressed Salman Khan's social media message to activist Sonam Wangchuk, while also taking aim at comments made by Kangana Ranaut, Hema Malini and Anupam Kher during the youth-led movement.
Pakistan accused of firing on unarmed protesters in Kashmir leaving 30 dead
Local civil rights group alleges authorities removed evidence of killings amid communications blackoutAt least 30 people are alleged to have been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the past two days as part of what has been claimed is a brutal state crackdown that has engulfed the disputed region for weeks.According to a local civil society group, Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), the Pakistani security services fired on tens of thousands of peaceful protesters, killing 25 people on M...
Mets broadcaster admits being 'sick to my stomach' over Braves pitcher’s brutal outing
Atlanta Braves reliever Connor Thomas had about as bad a day at the office as possible on Monday night against the New York Mets. In fact, it was so bad that MLB legend Keith Hernandez could barely watch what was taking place at Citi Field.Hernandez, who has been a commentator on Mets broadcasts for nearly 30 years, was in a unique spot in the booth on Monday.Witnessing the mightily struggling team pound Atlanta 14-3 had to have been a nice change of pace for Hernandez given the team's many inco...
13 Indians stranded aboard vessel in Ukraine amid 'repeated drone, missile attacks'
NEW DELHI: Thirteen Indian seafarers are among 15 crew members stranded on board a cargo vessel at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port, where repeated drone and missile attacks have placed the crew in what has been described as a "life-threatening situation", according to the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI).
Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiryImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, It is estimated that more than 2,000 elephants roam in and around Amboseli National ParkByKaleb MogesBBC Africa, Reporting fromNairobiPublished1 hour agoAn urgent investigation has been launched into the mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in southern Kenya near the Amboseli National Park.The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) told the BBC that experts were examining the carcasses and said that tiss...
NFL star Saquon Barkley is all for MLB players fighting against salary cap: 'It should happen'
Saquon Barkley knows exactly what it's like to be stiffed in a salary cap sport.The Philadelphia Eagles running back rushed for 2,000 yards and won an Offensive Player of the Year Award just one season after the New York Giants decided not to pay him.Running backs were getting the short end of the stick before a recent resurgence, as general managers felt that the position was hardly that valuable. The best are still getting paid, but there was a lot of recycling throughout the league.CLICK HERE...
Cricket club under fire after 'Clicky Ponting' finger-click cheating claim goes viral
An amateur cricket match has sparked controversy over alleged umpire deception. A fielder reportedly clicked his fingers to simulate an edge off the bat. This incident has led to a formal investigation by the league officials. Other similar allegations have also surfaced against the same club. The league is now examining the dismissals for deliberate deception.
Miami Secret Service agent charged in near-deadly fraternity hazing, officials say
A U.S. Secret Service agent has been arrested and charged with five felony counts, including attempted manslaughter with a deadly weapon, after allegedly being involved with hazing "rituals" that left two victims with life-threatening injuries.Marquez Pinder, a 29-year-old special agent with the Miami Field Office, was ordered to be put on house arrest with a GPS tracking device.Pinder held the title of "dean of pledges" during four, hours-long hazing sessions for a Miami chapter of the Kappa Al...
One of these eight college football teams will be hoisting the national championship trophy in 2026
At the beginning of every college football season, the age-old adage of "hope springs eternal" rings true for every fanbase.Every team is 0-0 and all their goals for the coming year are in front of them.Many programs, coaches, and fanbases all believe they have a chance to win a national title, and in a mathematical sense they aren't wrong.I'm here to tell you, however, that it's rarely that wide open and, during any given year, only a handful of teams can actually win the whole thing.This year,...
Heart-shaped Las Vegas resort gets green light as critics roast wild design online
Nevada officials unanimously approved plans for a heart-shaped resort hotel and recreational venue on the far south end of the Las Vegas Strip — and the unusual design is already attracting plenty of attention online. The Clark County Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans for the proposed heart-shaped resort last week, Fox 5 Las Vegas reported.The development is proposed on about 12 acres east of Las Vegas Boulevard South, between Mandalay Bay Road and Four Seasons Drive near Haven Street...
DEI hiring boost as one blue state's Muslim commission initiative flies in the face of Trump's anti-woke push
Massachusetts lawmakers are taking steps towards prioritizing the hiring of American Muslims for state government positions under a permanent so-called Muslim commission.The group would help recommend Americans who practice Islam to appointed government positions in the New England state at the same time the Trump administration is moving to dismantle such diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs nationwide — teeing-up a standoff between local leaders and the president.A proposed bill woul...