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Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images Sometimes, gamers find each other in the most unexpected places. Today, we learned that there’s a geeky gaming cameo in the National Geographic travel show Best of the World with Antoni Porowski. During the Queer Eye alum’s time in London, he visited Big Ben with Andrew Strangeway, a clock mechanic for the Houses of Parliament. Apparently, Strangeway has programmed his Playdate to help check the timing for the iconic clocktower’s bells to ring. The Playdate isn’t a new tool in the clock mechanic’s arsenal either. An earlier video of him and a colleague…

The Brockville Police Service is one of the latest agencies to warn people to stay alert after two distraction-style jewelry thefts. The most recent incident happened in Brockville, Ont., at around 1:30 p.m. on July 4 outside the Real Canadian Superstore on Parkedale Avenue.Police say four people in a dark-coloured SUV approached a victim and tried to sell them jewelry.The suspects convinced the victim to try on a necklace and, while placing it around their neck, allegedly removed the necklace the victim was already wearing, said Insp. Darryl Boyde with Brockville police.The victim did not realize the genuine necklace had been replaced…

Three years ago, Sequoia partner David Cahn was one of the first people to do the math and put a number on the implications of Silicon Valley’s titanic spend on AI infrastructure. In 2023, he was reacting to Nvidia’s reported annual GPU revenue of $50 billion. Starting with that figure, and adding in the implied costs of operating the data centers and the margins for their operators, he deduced that $200 billion in revenue would be required to pay back the up-front investment. He took it as a challenge, asking entrepreneurs to come up with AI products and services to…

Citing “uncertainties,” the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its growth forecast for Mexico, prompting Finance Minister Edgar Amador to respond by expressing  confidence that the economy will outperform IMF projections. In a World Economic Outlook update, the U.N.-linked financial institution lowered Mexico’s growth outlook for this year  to 1.2% tfrom the 1.6% it predicted in its April report. It also reduced the 2027 growth forecast for Mexico, Latin America’s second-largest economy, to 1.9%, down from the 2.2% estimated three months ago. The IMF wrote that uncertainties continue to hold back economic activity in Mexico, but  Amador pointed out that…

The airport in Palm Beach County officially changed its name to President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday. The airport, previously known as Palm Beach International Airport, was renamed by legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in March. The name change will cost an estimated $5.5 million, which covers signage, branding, technology systems and printed materials, according to the Palm Beach County Department of Airports. The airport reassured passengers in a statement that the change is in name only. “While we recognize that the required name change may be received in different ways by our passengers, we’re…

The Mexican Soccer Federation (FMF) officially appointed former defender Rafael Márquez to serve as El Tri’s head coach in the build-up to the 2030 World Cup on Wednesday, succeeding former head coach Javier Aguirre. Márquez’s appointment is part of Mexico’s Sports Project 2030, which aims to transition the national team into a younger side before the 2030 championships with an emphasis on youth development. “Rafael Márquez’s appointment is part of an orderly transition outlined in the FMF’s institutional vision,” the FMF said in a statement July 8. “The move aims to build upon the work accomplished during the previous World…

Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on July 9, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Jason Kelce, who served as best man at brother Travis Kelce‘s wedding to Taylor Swift on July 3 at Madison Square Garden, told fans at the American Century Championship golf tournament that he had “way over” 15 beers at the reception and called the celebration “a good time.” Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. • Photographer James Hickey is reflecting on his bond with late G.R.L. singer Lauren Bennett, whose death was announced by…

The 2026 World Cup has had no shortage of dramatic moments on the pitch. But action off the field for visitors and Americans is also heating up as the final matches draw closer. In the 11 host cities throughout the United States, an influx of international tourists has changed the dating game. Data from apps Tinder and Feeld is showing that overall activity is increasing and mentions of soccer are skyrocketing, while singles across America report that love is in the air thanks to the tournament. Connecting online Feeld’s data from earlier this weeks shows that soccer has become a…

Valerie Bertinelli has lived her life in the public eye since she was a teenager. She was just 15 when she landed her breakout role as Barbara Cooper on One Day at a Time. She discussed traumatic events from her childhood in her memoir, Getting Naked. She’s worked hard to overcome her past. She recently opened up about healing “childhood wounds.” Valerie Bertinelli Revealed Sexual Abuse In Memoir Valerie Bertinelli gave fans access to nearly every part of her life. Her marriage and eventual divorce from Eddie Van Halen played out in the tabloids. Infidelity and substance abuse led to their separation in…

“Generally, only in the event that an investigation results in the laying of criminal charges would the RCMP confirm its investigation, the nature of any charges laid, and the identity of the individual(s) involved,” said Jessica Kingsbury, deputy director of media relations for the RCMP, in an email statement.