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• Netflix has announced a new one-episode special titled "Hot Ones: Extra Heat," scheduled for release in 2026. • The special will feature celebrities facing an intensified version of the original format, answering challenging questions while eating the hottest wings yet. • This partnership highlights Netflix's strategy to attract diverse viewers by investing in established, high-engagement formats and blending entertainment genres.

The local truckers association has said it may suspend operations, after several eyewitnesses decried the murder of Ahmad EsleemA Palestinian driver bringing food aid from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) into Gaza has been killed by an Israeli soldier, according to eyewitnesses and the local truckers association, which said it may suspend operations in protest.Ahmad Esleem was shot in the head on Wednesday when an aid convoy stopped because of a breakdown to one truck soon after entering Gaza, according to three accounts. Israeli soldiers ordered the drivers to dismount and one of them shot Esleem in the head when his hands were raised. Continue reading...

• The World Cup has entered the knockout stages with all three host nations successfully advancing to the round of 16. • Belgium captain Youri Tielemans set a new tournament record for the latest goal in World Cup history, scoring a penalty at 124 minutes and 44 seconds to defeat Senegal. • The current round of win-or-go-home games has been characterized by high drama, including two stoppage-time winners and two penalty shootouts.

• Forward (formerly Forward Networks) announced on July 1, 2026, that its Forward AI platform has won two major cybersecurity honors. • The company received a Gold Globee® Award for Best Vulnerability Management and Assessment Product and a Fortress Cybersecurity Award for Artificial Intelligence. • These awards recognize Forward AI's ability to bring certainty and security to agentic AI through the use of network digital twin technology.

• France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Belgium have reached a political agreement to reform EU air passenger rights. • The landmark reform introduces free cabin bags for travelers and establishes stronger protections and easier processes for obtaining flight compensation. • This agreement matters as it aims to standardize passenger treatment across Europe and reduce the financial burden of basic luggage on travelers.

• The U.S. government has provided doses of an experimental antibody drug developed by Mapp Biopharmaceutical to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Congo. • This decision marks a shift in policy, as the U.S. previously stated the treatment would only be available to high-risk American citizens. • The provision of these doses allows for the drug to be used in clinical trials, accelerating the process of determining its efficacy against the virus.

• Prince Harry is bringing Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet, to the UK for the Invictus Games. • This trip marks Meghan Markle's first return to the United Kingdom in four years. • The visit is significant as it brings the family back to British soil amid ongoing tensions with the royal family.