On August 12, skywatchers across the Northern Hemisphere will be treated to a rare astronomical double feature. The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will take place on the same day that the famous Perseid meteor shower reaches its annual peak, with a new Moon providing exceptionally dark skies for viewing the meteors
PGA Tour player Trey Mullinax has been suspended for six months after testing positive for a substance banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The 34-year-old, who has only conditional status for 2026, admitted he took a medication to treat a long-standing condition without seeking the required approval .
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of more than 11 million bottles of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops due to a "lack of assurance of sterility." The voluntary recall, initiated on July 14, 2026, by manufacturer Rohto-Mentholatum (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., affects eight popular over-the-counter eye drop products distributed by The Mentholatum Company
Florida health officials have confirmed the state's first death of 2026 from Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but dangerous bacterium often referred to as "flesh-eating bacteria," as cases continue to emerge across the state. The death, which occurred in Palm Beach County, marks the first Vibrio-related fatality in the U.S. this year .
The 2026 Lollapalooza music festival kicked off on Thursday, July 30, in Chicago's Grant Park, featuring a groundbreaking lineup with a record number of women headliners . The four-day event is headlined by Lorde, Charli XCX, Olivia Dean, Jennie of Blackpink, and Tate McRae, alongside rock acts The Smashing Pumpkins and The xx, and electronic DJ John Summit
Ben Affleck and "Jeopardy!" champion Jamie Ding won the million-dollar grand prize on ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," securing the top prize for Affleck's nonprofit, the Eastern Congo Initiative . The win comes nearly a year after Affleck's longtime friend Matt Damon also won the game show with "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings .
Stephen Colbert, the comedian whose 11-year run as host of "The Late Show" was defined in part by his sharp criticism of President Donald Trump, has been honored with an anti-censorship award from the Before Columbus Foundation . The award comes two months after CBS ended his program in May 2026, citing economic reasons—a decision that Colbert and others have openly questioned
Lam Research (LRCX) reported fiscal fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, July 29, that surpassed Wall Street expectations on both earnings and revenue, delivering record quarterly revenue and operating income . The semiconductor equipment manufacturer also provided a robust outlook for the current quarter, reinforcing its position as a key beneficiary of the AI-driven demand reshaping the industry .
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines, sending its stock up more than 10% in early trading. The company achieved its fastest comparable sales growth in six quarters, driven by successful menu innovation and its revamped rewards program. CEO Scott Boatwright declared that the chain is making "meaningful progress" on its biggest challenge—restoring consumer confidence in its value proposition after years of
Starbucks (SBUX) reported fiscal third-quarter results on Wednesday that decisively beat Wall Street expectations, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable-store sales growth. The coffee giant raised its full-year earnings forecast, citing the success of CEO Brian Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" strategy, which is driving stronger customer traffic and spending.