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20th Anniversary iPhone Coming Next Year With These 10 Features – MacRumors

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20th Anniversary iPhone Coming Next Year With These 10 Features – MacRumors

Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone is expected to arrive in the fall of 2027 with the most significant redesign the device has seen since the iPhone…

The first iPhone was announced in January 2007 and went on sale that June, meaning the device’s 20th anniversary technically falls on June 29, 2027. Apple rarely launches new high-end iPhones outside of its September timeframe, and the anniversary models are still expected to arrive in the fall of that year, just as the iPhone X did in 2017 despite marking the 10th anniversary of a device that launched in June.

The 2027 model has been rumored for well over a year, with reports pointing to an all-glass design, new display technology, and a series of upgrades Apple has been working toward for several generations. Much as the iPhone X set the template for the years of iPhones that followed, the anniversary model is likely to define the device’s design direction for some time.

Apple could skip the name “iPhone 19” in the same way it skipped “iPhone 9” ahead of the iPhone X in 2017, with rumors so far variably referring to the device as the “iPhone 20” and the “iPhone XX.” Here is everything that has been rumored for the device so far:

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Why did Anthony Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment? Senate hearing explained – Al Jazeera

Why did Anthony Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment? Senate hearing explained – Al Jazeera

The former top US health official invoked the amendment as Republicans questioned him over COVID-19.

Dr Anthony Fauci, a former top United States public health official, has declined to answer questions at a Republican-led Senate committee hearing into the origins of COVID-19 and the handling of the pandemic.

The former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination on Wednesday.

Fauci was called to testify by Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, who accuses him of misleading Congress and questions whether US-funded research in China played a role in the pandemic, allegations Fauci denies.

Although former President Joe Biden granted Fauci a preemptive pardon in 2025, Republicans claim it does not protect him from any alleged crimes committed after it was issued, such as perjuring himself at a Senate hearing.

Fauci’s lawyers advised him not to testify, arguing that anything he said under oath could expose him to new legal risks.

Here is what to know:

Who is Anthony Fauci?

Fauci, 85, is a physician and immunologist who led the US NIAID for 38 years, advising seven presidents, both Republican and Democratic.

He became the public face of the US response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, after helping lead the country’s response to health crises including HIV/AIDS, Ebola and the 2001 anthrax attacks.

He was a target of conservative criticism over pandemic policies, including mask recommendations, vaccines and school closures.

During his last year in government, Fauci was also chief medical adviser to Biden until he retired in 2022.

During the pandemic, between 2019 and 2022, he kept more than 1,000 pages of diary entries documenting his work advising the White House and responding to the pandemic.

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George and Amal Clooney evacuate France home as wildfires spread across Europe – Fox News

George and Amal Clooney evacuate France home as wildfires spread across Europe – Fox News

George and Amal Clooney sent a letter to the Brignoles mayor before evacuating, saying they have “no idea” if their home will survive the fires.

A representative for George Clooney confirmed the evacuation to People and shared a letter the couple sent to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond

The couple and their 9-year-old twins left their home in Brignoles, in France’s Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, as fires threatened large swaths of the Mediterranean, the outlet reported. A representative for George Clooney confirmed to People that the couple sent a letter to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond before leaving.

“Dear Didier, At this point we have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment,” the letter began.

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Kavinsky, the French electro music producer and DJ whose hypnotic anthem “Nightcall” dead at 50.

Kavinsky, the French electro music producer and DJ whose hypnotic anthem “Nightcall” became a cult classic after opening Nicolas Winding Refn’s 2011 film “Drive,” died on Tuesday. He was 50.

The artist was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening. Authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of his death, though no foul play has been reported. French media said the musician had complained of headaches in the days leading up to his death, according to Reuters.

While Kavinsky had long been a respected figure on France’s electronic music scene, “Nightcall” transformed him into an international cult favorite. Produced with Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk and featuring vocals from Lovefoxxx of Brazilian band CSS, the song helped define the film’s aesthetic and became one of the signature electronic tracks of the 2010s.

Kavinsky most recently performed the song alongside Phoenix and Angèle at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony, which was broadcast globally, introducing it to new audiences over a decade after “Drive’s” release.

Born Vincent Belorgey in Seine-Saint-Denis in 1975, he came to music relatively late after first working as an actor and appearing in films by longtime friend Quentin Dupieux. Inspired by 1980s action movies, arcade games and sports cars, he developed the fictional persona of Kavinsky, a mysterious, undead driver said to have returned from a fatal Ferrari crash to make electronic music.

He emerged in the mid-2000s through the influential French label Record Makers, releasing the EPs “Teddy Boy,” “1986” and “Nightcall” before touring alongside artists including Daft Punk and Justice. His debut album “OutRun,” released in 2013, expanded on the retro-futuristic sound that would become synonymous with the growing synthwave movement. After a long hiatus, he returned with a second album, “Reborn,” in 2022.

Although he never achieved the mainstream commercial profile of fellow French electro artists such as Daft Punk or Justice, Kavinsky had a large influence on a generation of producers drawn to nostalgic, cinematic electro music, and helped popularize the synthwave genre well beyond France.

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Five Eagles players on the trade block heading into training camp – PhillyVoice

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Five Eagles players on the trade block heading into training camp – PhillyVoice

Last week we noted that Howie Roseman has made 24 trades since he reassumed his GM duties in 2016, and we guessed on three players around the league who might make sense as depth pieces to add to the roster. 

ast week we noted that Howie Roseman has made 24 trades since he reassumed his GM duties in 2016, and we guessed on three players around the league who might make sense as depth pieces to add to the roster. Here we’ll propose five players currently on the Eagles’ roster who are expendable to some degree and who might make sense for other teams.

Spoiler: These are mostly back-of-the-roster guys. There are no Jalen Carters below.

CB Kelee Ringo

The Eagles made a reasonable enough gamble on Ringo early on Day 3 in the 2023 draft, betting on his size (6’2) and speed (4.36 40), and then allowing him to develop behind the scenes for a couple years. But in 2025 it was time for Ringo to show that he was ready to become a starter alongside Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, and he was given every opportunity to do so… but it just didn’t happen.

He had an underwhelming training camp, and he was roasted in the preseason games, opening the door for Adoree’ Jackson to beat him out for the starting job.

Ringo appeared in 17 games, and actually started three of them, playing 311 snaps. He was entirely too grabby in coverage, committing five pass interference penalties, one illegal contact penalty, and one defensive holding penalty.

Ringo does bring special teams value as a gunner. Because of his size and strength, he is difficult to jam, and he can typically outrun jammers down the field. But the Eagles have the best starting cornerback trio in the NFL in Mitchell, DeJean, and Riq Woolen; plus some proven depth in Jonathan Jones and Michael Carter.

As we have noted this offseason, there have been instances in the past of big Eagles cornerbacks struggling early in their careers and then becoming viable starters elsewhere. Recent examples include Rasul Douglas and Josh Jobe. Ringo just turned 24 in June, which means that he is still younger than a bunch of guys who just got drafted in April. He might be a better fit in a defense that employs a lot of Cover-3 looks, where his size and speed could be better utilized and his other negative traits could be hidden a little more easily.

Projected cost: Some other back-of-the-roster depth guy at a position of need.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ First Reactions: Tom Holland Has ‘Never Been Better’ in a Sequel That Ditches ‘Multiverse Tedium’ and Delivers a ‘Grounded Spider-Man Tale’ – Variety

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ First Reactions: Tom Holland Has ‘Never Been Better’ in a Sequel That Ditches ‘Multiverse Tedium’ and Delivers a ‘Grounded Spider-Man Tale’ – Variety

Tom Holland is earning rave first reactions for his fourth “Spider-Man” movie, which opens the door to his next era in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling Tom Holland‘s fourth standalone movie “a grounded Spider-Man tale” that is “thrilling, heartfelt and confidently character driven.”

Fandango correspondent Erik Davis shared a glowing review on X, writing that director Destin Daniel Cretton’s sequel “feels deeper, more thoughtful and more mature than the previous trilogy.”

“That maturity extends beyond the story to the action, with Cretton crafting some of my favorite Spider-Man fight sequences of the Holland era,” he added. “Part detective story, part psychological thriller, part buddy comedy (the Spider-Man/Punisher banter is so much fun), it stretches in exciting new directions before becoming a genuine love letter to the fans. When you see it, you’ll get it.”

Critic Wendy Lee Szany wrote on X that she has “no notes” for “Brand New Day,” which delivered “top-tier action” and a few “tearjerker” moments.

TV host and entertainment journalist Brandon Pope echoed the praise. He wrote in his X review, “‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘ may be the most Marvel Marvel movie I’ve ever marveled. Destin Daniel Cretton honors beloved Spider-Man media — especially Raimi — to create something soulful + thrilling. Hulk, Punisher deliver. Big reveal lives up. The best of the Tom Holland Spidey series.”

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DNA cracks centuries-old murder mystery involving one of history’s most famous families – Fox News

DNA cracks centuries-old murder mystery involving one of history’s most famous families – Fox News

Ancient DNA from the Medici brothers’ remains revealed a novel malaria strain, offering scientific proof against longstanding poisoning rumors, researchers say.

Researchers at Yale University believe they’ve solved a centuries-old mystery over how a member of one of Italy’s most famous families died.

In a study published in the journal iScience, researchers analyzed ancient DNA from Grand Duke Francesco I de’ Medici, the Renaissance ruler of Tuscany, who died suddenly in 1587.

Francesco I de’ Medici and his wife, Bianca Cappello, died a day apart after falling ill with intermittent fevers following a stay at a mosquito-filled villa — fueling centuries of rumors that they had been poisoned.

EXPERTS FINALLY SOLVE MYSTERY OF TEENAGE REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER 246 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH

Working with paleopathologists from the University of Pisa in Italy, the team analyzed DNA extracted from the ribs of Francesco I de’ Medici, as well as Giovanni de’ Medici, his younger brother who died of malaria 25 years earlier.

The research was led by Serena Tucci, assistant professor of anthropology at Yale University, whose work was publicized in a university press release on June 30.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected – AP News

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected – AP News

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Kumamoto on Japan’s Kyushu island. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Ariake and Yatsushiro Seas but it was lifted within two hours. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has urged reside…

TOKYO (AP) — A 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook Japan ’s southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday, leaving several people dead and dozens of others injured or missing after part of a shopping center and a huge chimney at a paper factory collapsed, officials said. A tsunami advisory was issued but quickly lifted.

At least three people, including two who were found without vital signs at the mall late Tuesday, were confirmed dead, and about 30 others were injured across the Kagoshima prefecture, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Wednesday.

In Kashima Town, the quake collapsed the second floor of the Aeon Mall shopping center, trapping an unknown number of people there, according to the fire department in the prefectural capital of Kumamoto. Japan’s NHK national television said the collapse came after an explosion, believed to have been triggered by a gas leak at the building.

Four people were pulled out with injuries and taken to a hospital, while 10 others were unaccounted for, the Kumamoto prefectural emergency response team said. It said the extent of the damage was still being investigated as the search and rescue effort continued.

A 35-year-old male shopkeeper told Japan’s Asahi newspaper that he fled the building after the quake alert, and heard an explosion sounding like a bomb blast about an hour later. When he turned around, he saw enormous white smoke billowing from the mall.

Tons of Peoples’ Claude Chats and Creations are Exposed on Google – 404 Media

Tons of Peoples’ Claude Chats and Creations are Exposed on Google – 404 Media

Claude users are creating public share links, but probably don’t realize that means their chats are now ending up in Google searches where anyone can dig through them.

Claude is exposing a wealth of users’ chats and creations in Google search results, meaning anyone can dig through conversations or other material that people used Claude to make but may not have realized were publicly available for strangers to see.

The exposed data includes an AI-powered therapy app that someone appears to have vibe-coded, notes on meetings, and a dashboard someone made apparently to analyze medical billing data. Exposed chats reportedly include private cryptocurrency wallet keys and personal information like peoples’ addresses 

Anthropic did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Like other chatbots, Claude lets people share their conversations with others by creating a publicly accessible link of the chat. People may do this to send the full text of a conversation to their friends or coworkers in a group chat, for example. But they may not realize Google is also surfacing these links in search results, making them available to essentially anyone.

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Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say – BBC

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say – BBC

The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

Israeli settlers have set fire to two mosques, as well as cars and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say, as tensions in the territory continue to flare.

The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

Both sides accused the other of provoking the violence.

The confrontation has further inflamed the situation in the West Bank, which has seen ever growing violence by extremist settlers against Palestinians, encouraged by far-right elements in the current Israeli government.

Palestinian reports say that two villages in the occupied West Bank came under attack from settlers overnight, with cars vandalised, property stolen and hate graffiti spray painted on walls.

The mayor of Qusra said that settlers set fire to a mosque that was under construction.

Abdul Azim Wadi said that settlers spray painted graffiti that included the word “revenge” on the walls of the mosque.

The Israeli military has said that troops were sent to Qusra and that police would investigate and collect evidence.

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