July 2025
Wimbledon AI Row Ignites Ball Boy Blame Debate Amid Calls to Scrap ‘Machines’
Wimbledon’s Electronic Line-Calling System Faces Backlash After Ball Boy Blamed for Error Wimbledon’s move to replace human line judges with an AI-driven system has sparked controversy again after a technical glitch disrupted Taylor Fritz and Karen Khachanov’s quarter-final match. During Tuesday’s clash on Court One, the electronic line-calling (ELC) system erroneously flagged a “fault” on […]
Some Babies Are Naturally Fussy, Leaving Parents With Few Solutions, Experts Confirm
Why Some Babies Are Fussier: Genetics May Hold the Answer By Xantha Leatham, Executive Science Editor If your newborn cries incessantly while another baby settles calmly, genetics—not your parenting—might be to blame. A new study reveals that DNA influences up to 70% of how long infants cry and their ability to soothe, offering solace to […]
Title: Johnny Depp Supported by Ronnie and Sally Wood at UK Premiere of New Film Following Revelation of Inner Circle’s Betrayal Amid Amber Heard Abuse Allegations
Johnny Depp Makes Stylish Return at UK Premiere of Directorial Project Amid Personal Reflections Johnny Depp, 61, turned heads at the London premiere of his new film Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness on Tuesday, marking his return to directing after 25 years. The actor-director, known for his eclectic fashion, wore a dark […]
Climate Change Muffles Bee Buzz: Rising Temperatures Alter Wing Vibration Frequency and Pitch
Bees Are Losing Their Buzz: Climate Change Silences Vital Pollinators By Xantha Leatham, Executive Science Editor The familiar hum of bumblebees, a hallmark of summer, is under threat as climate change alters their wing vibrations, scientists warn. A new study reveals rising temperatures reduce the frequency and pitch of bees’ buzzes, jeopardizing their communication and […]
Title: "News Reporter Embarrassed by On-Air Slip-Up: ‘I’m Normally a Serious Journalist’"
Channel Nine Reporter’s On-Air Blunder Goes Viral (Image: Lana Murphy during her school holiday report, caption: "Lana Murphy’s report took an unexpected turn.") Channel Nine journalist Lana Murphy faced an awkward moment this week after a pre-recorded segment showcasing Melbourne’s school holiday activities went hilariously off-script. The reporter shared the blooper on TikTok, where she […]
AFL Star Bailey Smith Launches Tinder Profile, Calls on Fans to Swipe Right for Dates
AFL Star Bailey Smith Swipes Right on Tinder’s New Double Date Feature By Andrew Prentice for Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:41 BST, 9 July 2025 | Updated: 03:41 BST, 9 July 2025 Geelong Cats midfielder Bailey Smith, 25, has sent fans into a frenzy after announcing his arrival on Tinder. The AFL heartthrob revealed he’s […]
Elon Musk’s Texas National Weather Service Funding Cuts Preceded Deadly Floods
Catastrophic Texas Floods Hit Understaffed Weather Service (Including key images from the event) [Image 1: Floodwaters engulfing Central Texas on July 4, with caption: Rapid floods overwhelmed parts of Central Texas during July 4 celebrations, amid NWS staffing shortages.] Catastrophic floods swept through Central Texas on July 4, 2025, as National Weather Service (NWS) offices—already […]
Superman Director Dubbed ‘Superwoke’ Amid Backlash Over ‘Immigrant’ Label for Man of Steel
James Gunn Sparks Debate by Comparing Superman to Immigrants Ahead of Film Release Director James Gunn, 58, has stirred controversy ahead of Superman’s July 11 release by likening the iconic hero to an immigrant. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Gunn emphasized Superman’s origins as a story of hope and human kindness. “Superman is […]
Catastrophic Volcano Rattled by Hundreds of Quakes as Eruption Fears Mount
Mount Rainier Earthquake Swarm Sparks Eruption Concerns [Image: Mount Rainier looming over Olympia, Washington, with caption: "Mount Rainier, an active volcano, overlooks cities like Olympia, home to over 50,000 residents."] Hundreds of small earthquakes shook Mount Rainier in Washington this week, raising fears that the volatile volcano—one of the most dangerous in the U.S.—could awaken. […]
Major US Airports Halt Flights Nationwide, Sparking Widespread Travel Chaos
Travel Chaos as Thunderstorms Ground Flights Across Major U.S. Airports Severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc on U.S. air travel on July 8, 2025, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue ground stops at major airports from New York to Texas. Passengers faced widespread delays and cancellations, marking the second major disruption in just over a […]