News from July 23, 2026 at 2:35 PM
About PayPal rejects 53-billion-USD takeover bid from Stripe-Advent after Block talks PayPal declines a 53-billion-USD offer from Stripe-Advent while Block initiates talks Stripe-Advent’s 53-billion-USD takeover bid blocked by PayPal’s board
PayPal’s board refused a 53 billion USD bid from Stripe Advent after Block reportedly initiated talks. The board expressed undervaluation concerns. CEO Dan Schu...
About Abortion opponent Jackson challenges Senator Collins
Troy Jackson, a former Republican long opposed to abortion, is now running as a Democrat targeting Sen. Susan Collins in Maine. His switch marks a notable polit...
About Torrie Lewis sets new national 100m mark in Brisbane
Torrie Lewis ran a personal best of 11.15 seconds in the 100m in Brisbane on Friday, July 24, shattering the Australian record. The time furthermore beat five‑t...
About Saudi Crown Prince leads response to Iranian and Houthi escalation
Saudi Mohammed bin Salman spoke with the Emir of Kuwait about condemning Iranian attacks on Wednesday. Pakistani PM contacted him, calling Yemeni Houthi strikes...
About UK minister Kemi Badenoch opposes science department cut
UK Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch has strongly opposed government plans to abolish the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The move would likely...
About Aaron Rodgers attacks Dianna Russini over claimed tampering issue
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took aim at NFL insider Dianna Russini, tying her to a tampering scandal related to Mike Vrabel during an ESPN app...
About Joe Manchin unveils an independent leadership council
Former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has launched an Independent Leadership Council to support independent political candidates. Wire outlets have noted the...
About All-Star Weekend Opens Without Its Biggest Name
Caitlin Clark did not show up for the WNBA's orange carpet event before the 2026 All Star game. Teammates and opponents arrived in loud orange looks, setting th...
About Brianna Turner calls out Indiana Fever's silence after sexual harassment firing - New details emerge|Former WNBA player Brianna Turner speaks out against Indiana Fever - Team stays quiet
Brianna Turner, a former Indiana Fever forward says the team told players to stay quiet after firing a male staffer for allegations of harassment in early 2024....
About Cluj readies to meet Brann in Conference League clash
Universitatea Cluj takes on Brann in the UEFA Conference League on an upcoming July evening. The tie in Cluj happens in Cluj Napoca. Romania’s team closed a sol...
About Roxette scraps major US and Canada shows
Roxette pulled the plug on its big 40th anniversary shows across the US and Canada. The band cited soaring ticket and travel costs as the key reason. They also...