Spider-Man: Brand New Day makes debut to $927m box office to land second biggest opening weekend in history - The Guardian
Spider-Man: Brand New Day makes debut to $927m box office to land second biggest opening weekend in history
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2026-08-02 04:34:00
Spider-Man: Brand New Day makes debut to $927m box office to land second biggest opening weekend in history The Guardian‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Heads for $875 Million Opening at Global Box Office The New York Times‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ soars to $927 million worldwide, the
Friedman, Roberts push back on narrative Dodgers ruining baseball - ESPN
Friedman, Roberts push back on narrative Dodgers ruining baseball - ESPN
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2026-08-02 04:32:00
Friedman, Roberts push back on narrative Dodgers ruining baseball ESPN2026 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, live updates: Dodgers acquire ace Tarik Skubal from Tigers; Mets deal Freddy Peralta to Rays Yahoo SportsAnti-Dodger hysteria reaches new heights after Tarik Skubal trade as
Live updates: Fresh uncertainty surrounds Iran war talks after Trump calls off strikes - CNN
Live updates: Fresh uncertainty surrounds Iran war talks after Trump calls off strikes - CNN
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2026-08-02 04:26:00
Live updates: Fresh uncertainty surrounds Iran war talks after Trump calls off strikes CNNTrump frequently announces he’s halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening apnews.comIran war live: Trump says talks set to begin; Tehran urges US to honour MOU Al JazeeraOpinion | Trump’s
Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder
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2026-08-02 03:18:36
On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.
Viral 'Teen Takeover' trend is causing trouble in some communities
Viral 'Teen Takeover' trend is causing trouble in some communities
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2026-08-02 01:02:01
Communities across the country are dealing with "Teen Takeovers" this summer. The viral social media trend is causing disruptions in public spaces across the country. Teens in Charlotte weigh in.
Police shooting in Madison, Wis. sparks renewed calls for officers to wear body cams
Police shooting in Madison, Wis. sparks renewed calls for officers to wear body cams
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2026-08-02 01:02:00
Police in Madison, Wisconsin don't widely use body cameras. That policy is under renewed scrutiny following the recent shooting death of a 38-year-old Black man at the hands of police.
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
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2026-08-01 22:31:34
The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, arguing a monthslong internal review — not the Jan. 6 riot — explains why hundreds of accounts were shut down in 2021.
Duckett inspires Rockets to victory over the Sunrisers
Duckett inspires Rockets to victory over the Sunrisers
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2026-08-01 21:11:34
Trent Rockets win their fourth game in the men's Hundred to remain top, as Ben Duckett inspires them to a five-run victory over Sunrisers Leeds at Trent Bridge.
Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.
Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.
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2026-08-01 17:35:43
There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."
2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps
2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps
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2026-08-01 16:37:23
Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.
Politics chat: Will Democrats use the war and high prices for their midterm strategy?
Politics chat: Will Democrats use the war and high prices for their midterm strategy?
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2026-08-01 16:08:02
We look at how the Democratic party is approaching the midterms, and if they are using issues like the war in Iran and affordability, to their advantage.
Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" on Iran because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."
APOD: 2026 August 2 – A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia
APOD: 2026 August 2 – A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia
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2026-08-01 08:05:00
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 2 – A Fire… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings
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2026-08-01 03:31:57
The U.S. issued new security alerts for Americans in the Middle East as tensions rose over Iran threats and Israeli strikes after Hamas agreed to disarm.
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings
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2026-08-01 03:31:57
The U.S. issued new security alerts for Americans in the Middle East as tensions rose over Iran threats and Israeli strikes after Hamas agreed to disarm.
Bill championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham seeks to increase sanctions on Russia
Bill championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham seeks to increase sanctions on Russia
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2026-08-01 00:54:08
A bipartisan bill to impose tough new sanctions on Russia is making progress in the U.S. Senate. But concerns over how the bill grants President Trump new tariff authorities is complicating the path.
Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy ‘horseshoe’ sandwich is Springfield’s pride and joy
Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy ‘horseshoe’ sandwich is Springfield’s pride and joy
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2026-07-31 13:00:23
More than 30 restaurants in the capital city of Illinois serve the “horseshoe” sandwich, a concoction of meat and fries, slathered in cheese sauce. One eatery serves nearly 1,000 a day.
Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy ‘horseshoe’ sandwich is Springfield’s pride and joy
Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy ‘horseshoe’ sandwich is Springfield’s pride and joy
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2026-07-31 13:00:23
More than 30 restaurants in the capital city of Illinois serve the “horseshoe” sandwich, a concoction of meat and fries, slathered in cheese sauce. One eatery serves nearly 1,000 a day.
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 1 – Buck… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief
A solar eclipse, the Perseids, bright Venus after sunset, and a deep partial lunar eclipse highlight August’s skywatching. Skywatching Highlights Transcript A solar eclipse, one of the year’s best meteor showers, Venus at its brightest in the evening sky, and a lunar eclipse to close
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
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Arts
2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
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2026-07-07 13:00:09
A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
The LORD, My Keeper Part II… So, what does HE know that uniquely qualifies Him to be my keeper? “My wrongs are not hidden from You.” Psalm 69:5,6 “All My desire is before You.” Psalm 38:9 “All my adversaries are before You” Psalm 69:19b “My times are in Your hands” Psalm 31:15 “You know the […]
Psalm 121:5-8 (NASB) 5 The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade on your right hand. 6 The sun will not smite you by day, Nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul. 8 The Lord will guard your going out and […]
“20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.” There are many things in the world that […]
Proverbs 22:4 (NASB) 4 The reward of humility and the fear (reverence) of the Lord are riches, honor and life. Isaiah 33:5-6 (NASB) 5 The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. 6 And He will be the stability of your times, A wealth of salvation, […]
“In the best utopia, I must be prepared for the moral fall of any man in any position at any moment; especially for my fall from my position at this moment.” Chesterton on Orthodoxy Be careful when you stand, lest you fall. (1 Corinthians 10:12) Guard your heart for from it flow the issues […]
Living thankful lives doesn’t come natural. Gratuitous living and giving is not easily found or attained. There’s very little “thank you” in the world. As a matter of fact it seems that a spirit of entitlement is increasingly more prevalent. Raising children, we find that gratitude must be taught. All Moms and Dads know this. […]
I love taking pictures. It’s fun sharing them via a couple of applications. But before I can share them (export) I must first import something worthy of showing. This is true for life. Before I have anything to say, or anything to “display” there must first be something of significance and truth in me. Before […]
Three friends of mine, whom I’ve mentioned in the past, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, found themselves facing quite a predicament one afternoon. They faced a situation where they could do what God had said to do, or they could do what man had said to do. But they couldn’t do both. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego […]
I know I have made my opinion known on the topic of abortion within this blog in past posts, however, some topics are important enough, worth enough, to be revisited again and again. January 22nd is the anniversary of the 1973 Roe Vs. Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion as a “Constitutional” right […]
Psalm 119:147-149 (NASB) 147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for Your words. 148 My eyes anticipate the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word. 149 Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; Revive me, O Lord, according to Your ordinances. There is a God-prescribed path to Life (living […]
