The Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Edition
Trump Tariffs Hit Canada, Judge Halts Paramount Merger, and a $3.75M Lightsaber
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Science & Technology
27 years
The gap since the last men's mile world record fell -- until a runner finally broke it this week. No one had improved on the previous mark since 1999, capping centuries of human obsession with the benchmark distance.
Source: Smithsonian
Tonight: Polls close tonight in Arizona's earlier-than-usual primaries for governor, attorney general, and several swing congressional seats.
Coming days: FIFA's disciplinary investigation into the post-final clash between Argentina and Spain players and coaches is now open. Sanctions are still to be determined.
Timeline open: LeBron James' free agency decision looms with no timeline set -- agent Rich Paul says interested teams shouldn't expect a quick answer.
- 1861The First Battle of Bull Run, the Civil War's first major battle, is fought
- 1899Ernest Hemingway is born in Oak Park, Illinois
- 1925John Scopes is found guilty of teaching evolution in the 'Monkey Trial'
- 1969Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the moon (2:56 UTC)
U.S. Official: Iran Attacks Injured 'Far More' Troops Than Pentagon Admits
Why a U.S. official says Iran's attacks injured far more American troops than the Pentagon has publicly acknowledged.
The Intercept · Nick Turse
A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis
How a device hidden in cars across the US leaves them vulnerable to hacking and paralysis -- and why owners should patch it now.
Wired · Andy Greenberg
The Fall of America's Farm Superpower
How America's standing as a farm superpower is unraveling, and what the fall means for the heartland. (Read, paywall)
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