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Steak n Shake to Launch Beef Tallow Crinkle-Cut Fries Nationwide on September 1
Steak 'n Shake says the new crinkle-cut addition is 100% pure beef tallow with no seed oils.
Steak n Shake Switches Dr Pepper and Sprite to 100% Cane Sugar
The chain says its Dr Pepper and Sprite will use 100% cane sugar starting August 7.
1.6 Million Eggs Recalled at Kroger and Other Stores Over Salmonella Risk
The FDA announced a recall of 1.6 million eggs sold at Kroger and other retailers due to salmonella concerns.
Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, Palantir Warn Against AI Restrictions
More than 20 major technology companies have signed an open letter urging governments to avoid placing restrictions on open weight AI models.
A Gift for Kiley
After being told she might have only months to live, Kiley kept on living for five more years — and now she has the best gift a little girl could ask for.
Flightradar24 Tracks 153,359 Commercial Flights Worldwide on Busiest Day Ever Recorded
July 23, 2026 became the busiest day ever for commercial air travel, according to Flightradar24.
Top in Gaming
Tomb Raider: Catalyst Delayed to 2028
The reboot has been moved from a previously announced 2027 release window to a 2028 launch.
Warner Bros and Paramount Merger on Hold
Paramount has agreed not to close the deal until 5 days after the upcoming antitrust trial or June 1, 2027 — whichever comes first.
PSN Outage Leaves Users Offline
Sony’s PlayStation Network went down for hours, blocking online play, downloads, and account access for a large number of users.
Top in Technology
ChatGPT Work Agent Gains Signed-In Website Access
OpenAI Developers says ChatGPT Work agents can now use websites that require sign-in by taking over a cloud browser for authentication.
Introducing Claude Opus 5
Anthropic unveils a thought-driven model that comes close to the frontier intelligence of Fable 5 at half the price.
Genspark 6.0 Is Here
Built for the next era of enterprise AI, in partnership with Microsoft, featuring SecondBrain persistent memory.
Top in Entertainment
Blade Runner 2099 Confirmed as Limited Series
Prime Video's upcoming Blade Runner 2099 will run for 8 episodes and deliver one complete story, with no second season planned.
Carrie: A New Series from Mike Flanagan
Amazon MGM Studios has announced a new series based on Stephen King’s iconic debut novel, with Mike Flanagan attached. It will premiere October 7 on Prime Video.
Premium Scream Night for August Reportedly Sold Out
A Reddit post in r/UniversalOrlando reports the first official Premium Scream Night for August is sold out.
Zootopia 2 Is Tracking Toward the Most-Streamed U.S. Film of 2026
Luminate’s midyear report estimates Zootopia 2 has reached 36.4 million views on Disney+ in the first half of 2026.
Universal Orlando’s HHN 35 ‘RIP’ Experience Is Essentially Sold Out
A report from HHN social accounts says only September 2 still has availability for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 35.
Downtown Clowntown is Coming to HHN Orlando
A new clown-themed house brings together Killer Klowns, Art the Clown, and other terrifying clownfolk for Halloween Horror Nights 2026.
Harry Potter 25th Anniversary at Universal Parks
Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood are celebrating 25 years of the Harry Potter films with limited-time offerings from August 1 through September 1.
Prime Video Sets Blade Runner 2099 Premiere for November 25
Prime Video announced Blade Runner 2099, a new series set to premiere on November 25.
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Universal Studios Florida Debuts King Bob Popcorn Bucket
A new King Bob popcorn bucket is available now at Pop-A-Nana in Universal Studios Florida for $29.99 plus tax.
Jimothy Added to Guild Wars 2 Starting August 11
Guild Wars 2 will add the viral Jimothy mini on August 11 in Lion's Arch, letting players unlock their own Jimothy companion.
Prime Video Luna
Watch first. Game after. Luna is coming to the Prime Video app on Fire TV in the US and UK, included with Prime.
Family Guy SDCC Season First Look
Family Guy on FOX debuted a first-look tease for the next season during San Diego Comic-Con.
Islands of Adventure Site Prep for New Attractions
Aerial photo from the former Sinbad Theater site shows preparation underway for new Islands of Adventure attractions at Universal Orlando Resort.
Monster High to Release Halloween II-Inspired Michael Myers Doll
Bloody Disgusting reports the next Monster High horror doll will be Michael Myers, based on Halloween II, arriving August 7.
Apple TV to Debut Matchbox Movie Trailer Tomorrow
Apple TV announced the first trailer for the Matchbox movie will arrive tomorrow.
ChatGPT Introduces Shareable Links for Custom Pets
OpenAI is rolling out shareable links for custom pets on the ChatGPT web app, so users can send a link to friends and let them adopt the pet directly.
My Little Pony: Forever Friendship Coming to YouTube in Early 2027
ToonHive reports a new My Little Pony series will premiere exclusively on YouTube in early 2027 with bi-weekly 9-minute episodes.
Mystic Ramen Opens in Hamilton
The ramen shop from the viral video is now open for dine-in and takeout on Main Street.
The Hu Hun: A New Chapter
The underground electronic music project surfaces with a new EP and a series of secret shows.