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Jesse Grant/Getty Images Launching in 2008 with “Iron Man,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe has gone on to become the most successful film franchise in history. With 37 films and counting, the MCU has grossed nearly $32 billion worldwide and became at one point a cultural phenomenon. But while the first three phases of the Marvel slate and some of the titles from Phase Four — like “Spider-Man: No Way Home” — have met with almost unparalleled success, Phase Five has largely failed to match the same amount of hype or acclaim. The…

President Trump announced that the United States’ stance on intellectual property and AI would be a “common sense application” that does not force AI companies to pay for each piece of copyrighted material used in training frontier models. “You can’t be expected to have a successful AI program when every single article, book or anything else that you’ve read or studied, you’re supposed to pay for,” Trump said. “We appreciate that, but just can’t do it— because it’s not doable.”The president also doubled down on his anti-woke rhetoric in his speech. “We are getting rid of woke,” he said on…

“Elon definitely snapped,” Jamel Bullock says, conveying a compliment of high praise, a cultural colloquialism. A Silverlake-based design creative who works in fashion and tech, Bullock bought a Model 3 only a couple of months ago, but considers it “the best car of all time .” Overall, he says the diner experience is what LA needs and will make for a great date spot. “Now, if it stays this loud, it might suck for them,” he says, pointing to the apartment complex across the street, where people gawk at the spectacle from their balconies. “Regardless of how you feel about…

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, its 15-black-robed judges weighing in for the first time on what the court’s president called “an existential problem of planetary proportions that imperils all forms of life and the very health of our planet.”The International Court of Justice’s unanimous non-binding opinion, which runs to over 500 pages, was immediately hailed by activists as a turning point in international climate law.After years of lobbying by island nations who fear they could disappear under rising sea waters, the U.N. General Assembly asked the…

India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant suffered a serious foot injury during Day 1 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. The 27-year-old was forced to retire hurt after a heavy blow injured his right foot while attempting a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes. What Happened Pant was batting on 37 off 48 balls when he under‑edged a reverse sweep, and the ball struck his right foot near the ankle. Medical scans quickly revealed swelling and bleeding, as Pant grimaced in visible pain. Despite initial on-field treatment, Pant couldn’t continue. He had to be assisted onto a mobile ambulance buggy,…

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne’s fans had sensed the end was near.At his final show just a few weeks ago, admirers watched the heavy metal icon perform while seated on a black throne and knew it would likely be the last time they saw the lead singer of Black Sabbath. He died Tuesday at age 76.So there was little surprise Wednesday as they made pilgrimages to sites around Birmingham, the city in central England where Osbourne grew up and the band was formed.Outside the Crown Pub, where Black Sabbath played its first gig, Daria DeBuono, 59, and Stephen Voland,…

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Three Haitian police officers and two civilians were killed in the country’s central region, where gang violence has surged, the government and a police union said Wednesday.The officers were members of a specialized unit known as UDMO, which is largely activated during protests and disturbances.A video shared on social media show gunmen dragging the bodies of at least two officers near a burning armored vehicle as heavy gunfire fills the air.SPNH-17, a local police union, said that two “brave citizens” fighting alongside the slain officers in Artibonite also were killed.It called on the government to better…

The police investigating the murder of Shiva Kumar alias Biklu Shivu, a 40-year-old realtor, in Bengaluru questioned BJP MLA and former minister Byrathi Basavaraj on Wednesday in connection with the case, for a second time.The police said the key accused in the case may have fled the country. On Wednesday, Byrathi Basavaraj appeared before Assistant Commissioner of Police Prakash Rathod at the Bharti Nagar police station around noon for interrogation. He is among the accused in the murder case. Story continues below this ad After the interrogation, Basavaraj denied any involvement in the killing. “I answered all their questions and…

Listen up, folks, because Block, Inc. (XYZ) is making waves, and it’s not just another day at the office for this fintech powerhouse! As of this writing, July 23, 2025, Block’s stock is buzzing with energy, thanks to its shiny new inclusion in the S&P 500. That’s right—this company, led by the visionary Jack Dorsey (affectionately dubbed the “Block Head”), is stepping into the big leagues, replacing Hess Corp. in the benchmark index. But what does this mean for you, the investor looking to navigate the wild world of stocks? Let’s dive into why Block’s S&P 500 debut, paired with…

OSLO, Norway (AP) — A former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway has been indicted by prosecutors there on suspicion of espionage after he allegedly spied for Russia and Iran, state broadcaster NRK said Wednesday.The Norwegian man, whose name has not been made public, was arrested last November on suspicion of having damaged national security. He is accused of handing over details about the embassy’s diplomats, its floor plans and security routines, among other things, NRK reported.His defense attorney, Inger Zadig, said her client acknowledges the indictment’s facts but denies any criminal guilt.“At its core, this case concerns…