Charles Shyer, 'Father of the Bride' director and Oscar-nominated co-writer of 'Private Benjamin', dies at 83

Ford is investing $5 billion to revolutionize its electric vehicle production, enabling models to start at $30,000, significantly lower than the current average. The new "universal EV platform," described as a major innovation in vehicle design, will lead to faster assembly and reduced components, with the first product, a midsize electric truck, set to debut in 2027. Want More Context? 🔎

HONOLULUA yacht-sized passenger boat named Discovery ran aground near Honolulu's Kewalo Basin Harbor during high surf, with two crew members onboard, who were unharmed. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the incident, which saw the vessel lose propulsion after being picked up by waves; efforts are underway to safely remove the grounded boat and inspect it before returning it to service. Want More Context? 🔎

Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, potentially becoming the season's first hurricane, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. As of 11 a.m. EDT, Erin was located about 2,305 miles east of the Leeward Islands with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, and while it is expected to strengthen, it does not pose an immediate threat to the U.S. Want More Context? 🔎

A federal judge denied the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury materials related to Ghislaine Maxwell's case, stating they would not provide new insights into her or Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. Judge Paul Engelmayer criticized the government's justification for the release as misleading, emphasizing that the materials do not contain any significant undisclosed information. Want More Context? 🔎

Country star Zach Bryan declared he will never perform in Kansas City again, escalating his ongoing feud with Chiefs fans after responding to criticism on X. Despite his disdain for the Chiefs, he is set to perform in other NFL cities, including San Francisco, South Bend, and Ann Arbor, as the Eagles prepare to defend their Super Bowl title against the Chiefs on September 14. Want More Context? 🔎

Paramount Acquires UFC RightsParamount has acquired U.S. rights to TKO Group’s UFC for seven years, starting in 2026, at an average cost of $1.1 billion per year. The deal eliminates the pay-per-view model and will stream events on Paramount+, with a focus on appealing to younger fans. Want More Context? 🔎