Wildfires Jul 19, 2026 When Will the Wildfire Smoke Clear? Forecasters expected the worst conditions across the Great Lakes region on Sunday, with air quality alerts in effect across the area. When Will the Wildfire Smoke Clear? Forecasters expected the worst conditions across the Great Lakes region on Sunday, with air quality alerts in effect across the area. See more
Documentary Films and Programs Jul 21, 2026 Ava DuVernay’s Documentary ’14th’ Will Close New York Film Festival Described as a “sequel of sorts” to “13TH,” the new movie argues that the 14th Amendment, which guarantees birthright citizenship, is under attack. Ava DuVernay’s Documentary ’14th’ Will Close New York Film Festival Described as a “sequel of sorts” to “13TH,” the new movie argues that the 14th Amendment, which guarantees birthright citizenship, is under attack. Share
Art Jul 21, 2026 Europe Cancels Venice Biennale Funding Over Russia’s Return The European authorities had warned the organizers of the major art show for months that they would lose funding if Russia took part. Europe Cancels Venice Biennale Funding Over Russia’s Return The European authorities had warned the organizers of the major art show for months that they would lose funding if Russia took part. Share
Film Jul 21, 2026 Brunello: The Gracious Visionary review – fawning portrait of the king of cashmere Giuseppe Tornatore traces Italian fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli’s life from poor farming family to billion-dollar empire in a sentimental vanity projec... Brunello: The Gracious Visionary review – fawning portrait of the king of cashmere Giuseppe Tornatore traces Italian fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli’s life from poor farming family to billion-dollar empire in a sentimental vanity projec... Share
Cats Jul 21, 2026 ‘Sent the kittens scarpering’: the best cat toys in the UK, tested by cats From catnip to interactive, scented and all-natural teasers, here are the toys our reviewer’s panel of feline testers fell head over paws for• The best gifts... ‘Sent the kittens scarpering’: the best cat toys in the UK, tested by cats From catnip to interactive, scented and all-natural teasers, here are the toys our reviewer’s panel of feline testers fell head over paws for• The best gifts... Share
North Carolina Jul 21, 2026 Black lands, Mexican bands: how a southern rural family built a Latino cultural hub As the Latino population of North Carolina booms, opportunities abound – and Donal Gooch is capitalizing on changing nature of his home regionDonal Gooch is... Black lands, Mexican bands: how a southern rural family built a Latino cultural hub As the Latino population of North Carolina booms, opportunities abound – and Donal Gooch is capitalizing on changing nature of his home regionDonal Gooch is... Share
US military Jul 21, 2026 US identifies soldier killed destroying downed Iranian drone in Iraq Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton died during a controlled detonation at Erbil airbase as US-Iran war toll reaches 17The US military has identified an army soldie... US identifies soldier killed destroying downed Iranian drone in Iraq Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton died during a controlled detonation at Erbil airbase as US-Iran war toll reaches 17The US military has identified an army soldie... Share
Politics Jul 21, 2026 Andy Burnham shakes up Whitehall with new government department Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet, led by Louise Haigh, will oversee both No 10 in London and northern equivalent• Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: wh... Andy Burnham shakes up Whitehall with new government department Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet, led by Louise Haigh, will oversee both No 10 in London and northern equivalent• Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: wh... Share
Water Jul 21, 2026 Thames Water joins hosepipe ban as England and Wales approach drought status About 23 million people across country affected by water-saving measures with ‘prolonged dry weather’ in eight areasHow can I water my garden in a hosepipe b... Thames Water joins hosepipe ban as England and Wales approach drought status About 23 million people across country affected by water-saving measures with ‘prolonged dry weather’ in eight areasHow can I water my garden in a hosepipe b... Share
Archaeology Jul 21, 2026 Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event Film star promotes Christopher Nolan film epic wearing gold artefacts dating back almost 3,000 yearsThe Odyssey is a story about a Greek king’s long journey... Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event Film star promotes Christopher Nolan film epic wearing gold artefacts dating back almost 3,000 yearsThe Odyssey is a story about a Greek king’s long journey... Share
Barnaby Joyce Jul 21, 2026 ‘Sit down!’: Australian MP yells at dog then snaps at presenter in live interview Barnaby Joyce had been defending One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s ‘working holiday’ on ABC current affairs showThe Australian politician Pauline Hanson – a... ‘Sit down!’: Australian MP yells at dog then snaps at presenter in live interview Barnaby Joyce had been defending One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s ‘working holiday’ on ABC current affairs showThe Australian politician Pauline Hanson – a... Share
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Jul 21, 2026 1,700 H.I.V. Treatment Sites Closed After Trump Aid Cuts, a Study Finds New research also shows that children and high-risk adult populations have been particularly affected. 1,700 H.I.V. Treatment Sites Closed After Trump Aid Cuts, a Study Finds New research also shows that children and high-risk adult populations have been particularly affected. Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 21, 2026 He Got Fired From FEMA. His Return Could Mark a New Era for Disasters. Cameron Hamilton defended the agency last year when President Trump talked about eliminating it. Emergency managers hope for more stability if he’s confirmed... He Got Fired From FEMA. His Return Could Mark a New Era for Disasters. Cameron Hamilton defended the agency last year when President Trump talked about eliminating it. Emergency managers hope for more stability if he’s confirmed... Share
