Bobby Whitlock, Derek and the Dominos founder, dies at 77

A meteorite that crashed in McDonough, Georgia, in June is estimated to be 4.56 billion years old, making it 20 million years older than Earth. Researchers from the University of Georgia identified it as a Low Metal ordinary Chondrite and are studying its origins, while the meteorite is the 27th found in Georgia's history. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israel Defense Forces reported the killing of journalist Anas al-Sharif in Gaza, whom they claimed was linked to Hamas; however, Al Jazeera insisted he and four other staff members were victims of a targeted airstrike, labeling the incident as murder. Al Jazeera has faced accusations of biased reporting from Israel, which has led to the deaths of ten of its journalists since the onset of the Gaza offensive in October 2023. Want More Context?...

Surveillance footage revealed a failed self-tow incident in University Place, Washington, where a maroon sedan repeatedly crashed into a restaurant on July 30, 2025, after the driver abandoned it. The driver, who attempted to tow the vehicle with a trailer, ultimately fled the scene, leaving significant damage at Pho and Teriyaki, which is now under investigation as a hit-and-run. Want More Context? 🔎

A Georgia man, Patrick Joseph White, opened fire outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, killing police officer David Rose and injuring several buildings before dying at the scene. White, who had expressed distrust in the COVID-19 vaccine and blamed it for his mental health issues, prompted calls for increased security and condemnation of vaccine misinformation from a CDC workers' union. Want More Context? 🔎

The White House is contemplating inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Alaska for a meeting with President Trump and Russian President Putin, though no final plans have been made. Amid discussions of potential territorial swaps to end the Ukraine war, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces backlash for his Gaza offensive, denying starvation claims while asserting Israel's military actions are necessary against Hamas. Want More Context? 🔎

A new cartoon lizard named Tom from Pixar's post-credits scene in "Elio" has gone viral on TikTok, inspiring over 78,000 videos and numerous musical remixes. The meme features Tom smacking a screen while an automated voice repeats "lizard," leading to creative fan content and official acknowledgment from Pixar, who teased his appearance in the upcoming film "Hoppers." Want More Context? 🔎