The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets on Sunday in exchange for three prospects: outfielder Aidan Smith, infielder Emilien Pitre, and right-hander Gary Gill Hill. Peralta, a two-time All-Star, has struggled this season with a 4.99 ERA but will bolster the first-place Rays' rotation.
Davis Riley holds a one-shot lead over Michael Brennan heading into Sunday's final round of the 2026 Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club, with a star-studded chase pack including Rickie Fowler, Cameron Young, and Michael Thorbjornsen lurking four shots back. The tournament's $10 million purse offers $1.8 million to the champion.
The Chicago White Sox acquired three-time All-Star right-hander Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners in a trade announced Saturday night, sending reliever Seranthony Domínguez, outfielder Nolan Jones, and catching prospect Boston Smith to Seattle. The White Sox will take on the remainder of Castillo's contract.
President Donald Trump announced he has canceled planned joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran after claiming a "rough framework" for a peace deal has been reached, which would include the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iranian officials immediately denied the claim, stating no agreement exists and the strait remains closed.
A rapidly intensifying El Niño is expected to strengthen into a "super" event by late 2026, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to warn that the planet is "already on fire." The powerful weather system will likely disrupt India's monsoon, drive record global temperatures, and bring significant snowfall to parts of the U.S., while other regions face drought and extreme heat.
Catastrophic wildfires, including the Old Trails, Fairview, and Autumn Lane fires, have destroyed at least 600 structures and forced the evacuation of approximately 5,000 homes in Spokane County, Washington. The blazes have scorched over 5,400 acres, prompting Governor Bob Ferguson to declare a state of emergency as record drought and high winds create extreme fire conditions.
A catastrophic vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets has enabled attackers to drain approximately 1,367 BTC ($89 million) from 4,585 addresses across three attack waves. The flaw, introduced in March 2021 firmware, weakened seed generation randomness to just 40 bits on some models, allowing private keys to be brute-forced offline. The attack remains ongoing, with researchers urging immediate fund migration.
New Strictly host Emma Willis has been unveiled as the face of M&S's Formula skincare range, championing a £29 "miracle" serum that promises younger-looking skin in four weeks. At 50, she also credits a rigorous wellness routine including strength training, collagen supplements, and a sugar-free diet for her radiant appearance.
British Airways was forced to suspend business-class meal services on its Cityflyer subsidiary from London City Airport for the entire month of July 2026 after a botched catering supplier transition left the carrier unable to load hot food. Passengers received £20 pre-paid credit cards and Avios points as compensation, with full services due to resume shortly.
Britain faces potential food shortages after England experienced its driest July on record with just 8% of average rainfall, devastating wheat and vegetable crops. The National Farmers' Union warns yields are "very, very poor" and has called on the government to invest in water storage infrastructure.