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• Live shopping on TikTok drives £100k sales in a day for small businesses other

  Live shopping on TikTok Shop UK is generating significant revenue for small businesses, with some sellers reporting over £100,000 in sales during a single 12-hour livestream.…

• Five Tokyo Dessert Spots for Summer Kakigori and Soft Serve other

  Monocle highlights five Tokyo locations for cold treats during summer. Kori Kobo Ishibashi in Sangenjaya, a 60-year-old shop, serves kakigori with in-house ground matcha using a…

• Gerda Maise on Hebel_121 Art Space's 20-Year Run in Basel other

  In an interview recorded on April 13, 2025, Gerda Maise recounts the history of Hebel_121, an independent art space in Basel that she runs with Daniel Göttin. Since 1998, the…

• US Justice Department investigates Harvard aid programmes for discrimination other

  The US Justice Department has launched an investigation into Harvard University over allegations that its financial aid programmes, funded by Chinese donors, discriminate against…

• Hyperallergic Newsletter: AI Doc, Nolan's Odyssey, Louvre Heist Film other

  The latest newsletter from Hyperallergic spotlights a new documentary by the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP), which debuts exclusively on their platform. This film…

• 9 Book-to-Screen Adaptations to Watch Now other

  Vogue staff recommend nine movies and TV shows based on books, spanning arthouse classics to contemporary fare. Highlights include HBO's 'Big Little Lies' (season 3 coming next…

• Andrew and Tristan Tate Fight Extradition to UK on Rape and Sex Trafficking Charges other

  On Monday, social media personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in a federal court in Miami to challenge their extradition to the United Kingdom, where they are charged…

• The Summer EDITION Returns to Montauk with Chef Colagreco and Photographer Ben Watts other

  The Summer EDITION, a cultural residency by EDITION Hotels in partnership with American Express, returns for its second installment on July 24–25 at Crow's Nest in Montauk. The…

• Judit Polgar declines Hungarian presidency offer from PM Magyar other

  Chess grandmaster Judit Polgar rejected an offer from Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar to become the country's president, citing an inability to unite a divided nation.…

• Experimental Brain Implant Restores Touch and Movement in Paralyzed Man other

  Keith Thomas, a 48-year-old man who became paralyzed from the neck down due to a diving accident in 2020, has regained the ability to feel and grasp objects through an…

• Neewer F700U OLED Monitor Review: A Game Changer for Photographers other

  The Neewer F700U is a compact 7-inch OLED field monitor that delivers Full HD clarity. It boasts an impressive brightness of 1,200 nits and a contrast ratio of 100,000:1, with a…

• Women's Pro Baseball League Names Teams After Pioneering American Women other

  The Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has announced its four inaugural teams: San Francisco Firebells, New York Heights, Los Angeles Queens, and Boston Hunters, each named after…

• Arts Funding Protests in France, Market Shifts, and Costco's Anti-Amazon Model other

  Approximately 1,800 individuals gathered in front of the Papal Palace in Avignon to protest cuts to arts funding, transforming the festival into a month-long discussion about the…

• Matt Damon's Greek-Statue Physique for Nolan's 'The Odyssey' other

  Matt Damon, 55, trained with physical therapist Gabe Stump to achieve a lean, tactical physique for Christopher Nolan's three-hour film adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey'. Over…

• Australian Startup 3D Film Parts Unveils SmartLog App and Smart Slate P4 other

  Melbourne-based 3D Film Parts, a company founded by working filmmakers, has introduced two new tools: SmartLog, a free digital camera report app for iPhone and iPad, and the Smart…

• Chinese Premier Li Qiang Congratulates UK's New PM Andy Burnham other

  Chinese Premier Li Qiang has extended congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming Britain's new prime minister. In a message reported by Reuters, Li emphasized that strengthening…

• Ukrainian Photographer Captures FPV Drone Strike in Kramatorsk other

  On July 15, 2026, Iryna Rybakova, a military photographer from Ukraine, documented a Russian FPV drone hitting a vehicle in Kramatorsk. While driving through the outskirts with…

• New York Erupts in Red and Gold for Spain's World Cup Win other

  Spain defeated Argentina in a tense and physical FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, securing their second title in history. The…

• Keisuke Yoshida Channels Lost Fashion Spirit for Tokyo Spring 2027 other

  Keisuke Yoshida presented his Tokyo Spring 2027 collection inside the Seibu Shibuya department store, in a former Hermès boutique now used as a gallery space. The collection…

• Scottish Runner Josh Kerr Breaks 27-Year-Old Mile World Record other

  Josh Kerr, a Scottish runner, achieved a remarkable milestone at the London Stadium by completing a mile in 3 minutes and 42.66 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 3:43.14…

• Urban Electric Co-Founder Dave Dawson Dies at 53 other

  Dave Dawson, co-founder of Urban Electric, a bespoke lighting company based in Charleston, South Carolina, has died at age 53. Dawson and his wife, who had no prior business…

• EU fines AliExpress record €550 million for illegal product sales other

  On Monday, the European Commission announced a historic fine of €550 million ($629 million) against Alibaba's AliExpress for not effectively preventing the sale of illegal,…

• Beatles Tour Guide Spots Paul McCartney on FaceTime with Ringo Starr at Liverpool Traffic Lights other

  While halted at traffic lights on Hope Street, a Magical Mystery Tour bus driver in Liverpool experienced an extraordinary moment with Sir Paul McCartney. The passengers, all…

• Dua Lipa Accessorizes Hermès Birkin with Charms in New York other

  Dua Lipa was recently spotted in New York wearing a chic black tank top from Courrèges, decorated with a monogram, underneath a black linen button-up shirt. She teamed this outfit…

• Zendaya and Law Roach's Method Dressing Reaches Epic Scale for The Odyssey other

  Zendaya and stylist Law Roach have elevated red-carpet fashion to an art form, with their press tour for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey exemplifying their meticulous approach.…

• Montgomery Reef: Australia's 'Ghost' Reef Emerges Daily from the Ocean other

  Montgomery Reef, known as Yowjab to Indigenous Australians, is a 100,000-acre inshore reef in the Kimberley region of Western Australia that rises up to 26 feet above the ocean…

• World Cup Photographers Navigate FIFA Restrictions and Logistical Challenges other

  Photographers Andrew Hancock and Joel Marklund, both Nikon Ambassadors, covered the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Marklund, of Scandinavia-based…

• BBC explores the IMAX film experience other

  The BBC published a video report examining the differences of watching a film in IMAX format. The story covers the technical and experiential aspects of IMAX viewing, though…

• Lore Segal: A Teacher's Legacy of Writing and Resilience other

  Jane Bernstein reflects on her nearly 50-year relationship with writer Lore Segal, who died in 2024 at age 96. They met in 1975 at Columbia University's MFA program, where Segal…

• Custom Neon Signs: 9 Ways to Personalize Home Decor other

  Thanks to advancements in LED technology, custom neon signs have evolved from being primarily commercial items to popular home decor elements. An article from urdesignmag…

• Costco Thrives as Anti-Amazon with Limited Choice Model other

  Costco's success challenges the retail norm that consumers want endless assortment. The warehouse retailer's popularity stems from offering fewer, pre-selected items, which has…

• Christopher Nolan's 'L'Odyssée' faces boycott calls over Sahara filming other

  Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'L'Odyssée', partially shot in Dakhla, Western Sahara, in 2025, is facing boycott calls from pro-independence activists. They criticize the film…

• Barbara Butch and Lawyer Denounce Antisemitism After Grenoble Attack other

  DJ Barbara Butch was forced to leave the stage on Saturday, July 18, in Grenoble after being subjected to insults and bottle-throwing by pro-Palestinian activists. In a co-signed…

• CULTURED and Morgan Spector Celebrate Hamptons Cover Launch at the Ranch other

  CULTURED magazine and actor Morgan Spector hosted a cover launch party on July 17, 2026, at the Ranch in Montauk, New York. The event, co-hosted by Editor-in-Chief Sarah Harrelson…

• Godox Lux Junior II Flash Adds Dual-Axis Bounce and TTL other

  Godox has introduced the Lux Junior II, a stylish compact flash that features a vintage look and a unique dual-axis rotation, allowing for bounce flash in both horizontal and…

• Danger Dan and Igor Levit's ZDF Appearance Canceled, Berlin Replacement Planned other

  German musicians Danger Dan and Igor Levit had a planned appearance on the ZDF satire show 'Die Anstalt' spontaneously canceled by the broadcaster. The episode, set to be the…

• Fara Homidi Launches Makeup Brand with Lived-In Aesthetic other

  Fara Homidi, a celebrity makeup artist who has worked with Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Tracee Ellis Ross, has launched her eponymous beauty brand. The brand began at Dover…

• Burnout's 18th-Century Roots in Agricultural Labor other

  A survey conducted in 2025 by Mental Health Research Canada and Canada Life revealed that almost 40% of employees in Canada frequently experience burnout. Although the term…

• Madonna and Muppets Headline World Cup Halftime Show other

  The World Cup halftime show featured Madonna, the Muppets, Justin Bieber, BTS, and Shakira, premised on the idea that music and celebrity can serve as a cross-cultural panacea.

• Melanie C Marries Chris Dingwall in Victoria Beckham Couture other

  Melanie Chisholm, known as Sporty Spice, married Australian model and producer Chris Dingwall in a relaxed lakeside celebration in Cumbria, preceded by a legal ceremony in Sydney.…