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Published in March of 2025, Sunrise on the Reaping is the second prequel and the fifth installment in the massively successful Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. The Hunger Games series has become beloved for its deeply applicable social commentary and how it has withstood the test of time for a novel in its years post-publication.

Sunrise on the Reaping sold 1.5 million copies within its first week of publication, making it the biggest release of the Hunger Games franchise. The book went on to be a number one worldwide bestseller, and the second bestselling title of 2025 just behind Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros.

Now over a year later, readers are still devouring Sunrise on the Reaping and it is even ranked among the "Most Read Books of the Year" on Goodreads. Since the beginning of 2026, readers have shelved the novel over 470,000 times.

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Sunrise on the Reapingis set roughly 24 years before the first novel in the series, and follows a then 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy of District 12 in Panem. On the reaping day for the 50th Annual Games, the Capitol reveals they'll be reaping double the amount of tributes from the respective districts. When another boy runs from the reaping, Haymitch is forced into the games after he protects his girlfriend, Lenore Dove, from the Peacekeepers. While training for the games and within the arena itself, Haymitch fights for not only his survival, but also to not give in to the manipulation done by the hands of the Capitol.

Collins has stated that her inspiration behind the novel was submission, propaganda, and ideas from Scottish philosopher David Hume who said, "the easiness with which the many are governed by the few." She also set out to explore the notions of power within media, and further elaborate on the "real or not real" themes from the first novels.

A film adaptation of Sunrise on the Reaping was announced to be forthcoming from Lionsgate and director Francis Lawrence. Joseph Zada will star as Haymitch Abernathy. Filming took place in the summer of 2025 in Spain and wrapped in Berlin in November of that same year.

Sunrise on the Reaping is available now wherever books are sold. The film version will release on November 20, 2026 in theaters.

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A few cheerful accents can go a long way toward brightening up a kitchen, and lemon prints have become a go-to for that sunny, Mediterranean feel. A matching towel-and-mitt set is one of the easiest, most affordable ways to get the look. Right now, Amazon has a four-piece Martha Stewart kitchen set on sale for over 40% off. 

The Martha Stewart Lots of Lemons Kitchen Set is now just $20 (down from $34). It includes two kitchen towels, an oven mitt, and a matching pot holder, all in a vibrant lemon print. Shoppers said the cheerful design instantly brightened their kitchens, with one calling it "beautiful and bright." Another called it a "great little gift for someone who loves lemons."

Martha Stewart Lots of Lemons Kitchen Set, $20 (was $34) at Amazon

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Made from 100% cotton, this four-pack has fresh yellow lemons that pop against a gray etched background, adding a cheerful, summery touch to a kitchen. The set comes with two absorbent terrycloth kitchen towels for everyday cleanup, plus a matching oven mitt and pot holder for reliable heat protection. 

The pot holder has a front pocket for a comfortable grip and a silicone backing to help keep it from slipping while you handle hot cookware. The oven mitt measures 7 by 13 inches, and the pot holder is 7 by 10 inches. 

One shopper wrote that the set is “beautiful and bright,” adding: "They look great in the kitchen. The lemons remind me of Italy, which is why I bought them." Another said it "matches my kitchen perfectly."

Shoppers also liked how it holds up. One called the pieces "soft to the touch but thick enough to protect from heat," while another said the "quality of the towels and mitts were great."

Want to take the citrus theme further? The Lots of Lemons collection features plenty of other pieces too, including this cute tablecloth on Amazon. 

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At just $20, the Martha Stewart Lots of Lemons Kitchen Set is an easy, affordable way to freshen up your kitchen. It also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves lemon decor. With the price marked down more than 40%, it's a deal Amazon shoppers won't want to miss.

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Victoria Lee Robinson filed a restraining order against her ex Tom Sandoval, claiming that he had been physically violent with her in the past, TMZ reports.

However, that request has been denied.

The restraining order was filed on Thursday, July 2, with Robinson claiming that Sandoval had been physical with her, including on the date of the June 3 fight at the Hollywood Hills rental home where the couple had been living with Robinson's father. Another incident allegedly occurred on August 30, 2025, when Sandoval "shoved her down hardwood stairs," which caused “visible injuries” to her knees, according to TMZ. She added that he was verbally abusive, calling her "stupid," "dumb," and "a coward."

According to official court documents obtained by Page Six regarding the June 3 incident, Sandoval alleges the fight occurred after a night of drinking, beginning when he got into an altercation with Robinson’s father. He is “claiming her father grabbed him and punched a hole in the spare bedroom where the reality star had barricaded himself.” He then says Robinson went into the room and punched him in the face, injuring his neck and ear.

Sandoval added that the hit from Robinson was so hard, it “caused his vision to blur.”

“I sustained a bruise near my temple and eyebrow ridge and bled from my ear and neck as a result of [Robinson] striking me that night,” he said, per the outlet. “The pain in my mouth persisted for two weeks, which prompted me to visit the ER to be evaluated.”

Robinson was arrested and released on the same day. Sandoval filed a temporary restraining order against Robinson and her father, which was granted. Robinson's father has also filed a restraining order against Sandoval after video footage showed Sandoval shoving Will, which caused him to fall over a lit fire pit.

A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a firework as it landed at Chicago’s Midway Airport on Saturday, after severe weather cancelled many of the Chicagoland area’s Fourth of July festivities.

Flight 1076 landed safely after a mortar exploded beneath the plane as it descended 250 feet over the runway. No emergency measures were required, and the plane was able to taxi to its gate with nearly 60 passengers and crew aboard. The aircraft was inspected, and only minor damage to the paint was found before the Airbus A319 returned to service.

“Tower, we just had a firework hit our plane, Delta 1076, we're continuing," the pilots told air traffic control. "We’re just hoping it was just a mortar that went off underneath, but definitely felt a big bang.”

Midway Airport is surrounded by a “bungalow belt” of residential developments that grew rapidly in the 1920s, around the time former farmland was filling in with factories and industrial parks. Today, the neighborhoods of Archer Heights, Garfield Ridge, West Elsdon and Clearing still hug what was once one of the busiest airports in the country before Chicago O’Hare opened in the 1950s. 

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These neighbors were among those lashed with rain on Saturday, with some areas receiving up to two inches. Severe weather impacted Fourth of July festivities throughout Chicagoland, flooding streets, shrouding Navy Pier in fog, and cancelling official fireworks shows in Roselle Huntley, Aurora and other suburbs. Evidently, the illegal fireworks displays that have become a Fourth of July tradition, not only in Chicago but many other metro areas, were not postponed by citizen organizers near Midway. 

Severe weather was a theme across much of the United States this Fourth of July weekend. Organizers of the Freedom 250 anniversary in Washington D.C. were forced to postpone multiple events, including President Trump’s official address and the Fourth of July fireworks display, due to severe heat and storms. Attendees were asked to leave the Freedom 250 Fairgrounds for several hours on Friday, and others were evacuated from the National Mall to shelter in surrounding buildings, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). 

The District also cancelled the official Independence Day Parade due to temperatures between 110°F and 115°F. That decision came on the heels of heat-related illnesses and cancellations in cities up and down the East Coast, much of which was under a punishing heat dome last week. Over 100 train enthusiasts who waited hours to see Union Pacific’s famous Big Boy locomotive in Pennsylvania on Friday succumbed to heat-related illnesses. 

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The hotly anticipated Big Boy stop in Philadelphia was cut short this weekend, with the display closed early on Sunday afternoon after officials got nervous about attendees repeating the “mass casualty” event in Reading when bottled water began to run low. The City of Brotherly Love had already cancelled its Independence Parade, All-American Block Party and other major events on July 4, although both participants and observers had traveled from around the country and even internationally to attend. 

Meanwhile, hot and dry weather in the Mountain West forced states like Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska and New Mexico to cancel their fireworks due to dangerous drought conditions. Colorado alone cancelled almost 60 official fireworks programs due to ongoing wildfires, including the Snyder Fire near Grand Junction that recently took the lives of three firefighters and injured two more.

Fortunately, the errant firework at Chicago’s Midway did not add to the hundreds of heat-related illnesses and over a dozen deaths attributed to extreme heat and weather nationwide in the lead-up to a sweltering Fourth of July and Semiquincentennial.

The mini tote collectors have been summoned by the Disney Store and its new Haunted Mansion collection's Summerween vibes. Disney adults and spooky season enthusiasts, lock in: the first wave of Halloween merch leans into some of the hottest accessory trends we're currently obsessed with.

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Disney Store reveals spooky mini totes

Cute tiny toy collectors and Trader Joe's micro mini tote fans know that code orange holiday drops are coming, and Disney's got the jump with their Haunted Mansion wallpaper-adorned tiny accessories. In addition to the "Tomb Sweet Tomb" ever-expanding reusable bag, which starts as a mini tote that aptly "stretches" out like the ride's stretching room, there are so many Disney Halloween treats in store.

The legendary Disney Parks ride has always had an incredibly classy, macabre aesthetic that has become popular during the Halloween season. In particular, the Victorian ghostly gaze motif, ornamented against the deep purple hues based on the work of Haunted Mansion interior designer Tania Norris, is the biggest design highlight of the collection. The Disney Imagineer recalled that its origin came from being unable to find a suitable wallpaper for Walt Disney's original New Orleans mansion-inspired attraction.

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"I couldn't find a spooky one," Norris told Disney Parks on Instagram, recalling how her team, which included fellow Haunted Mansion Imagineers Rolly Crump and Claude Coats, worked closely together to bring the haunted ride to life with visually stunning gothic glamour.

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Norris looked at the quirky and odd spectral sketches of her collaborators to draw from. "I doodled it at my desk," she said of making the disembodied pattern of ghastly eyes that remain synonymous with the ride. "That was quite exciting because it was one of only two things I could say I personally designed that were in Disneyland."

The teeny tiny fun doesn't stop there; there are also wallpaper-adorned mini Minnie ears, which you can get to hang on your purse or put on plush keychains of your choosing. Additionally, there are full-size ears to match, of course.

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Haunted Mansion fall fits and home decor

It's never too early for spooky season fans to start gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year—Halloween, obviously, at least in our eyes. And the lore inspired by the Haunted Mansion's resident ghosts and playful spirits gets exciting features on new collectible dolls, apparel, and home decor.

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New for 2026 is the Werecat Lady doll, joining the Disney Parks collectibles line, which previously featured the ride's haunting bride. The Werecat Lady is one of the portraits found during the ride experience that transforms when lightning strikes, revealing her transformation.

Beyond the toys and totes, there are also a ton of Halloween fashion finds to wear during the fall festivities in your town or out and about at Disney Parks. Or, if you're in the camp of "every day is Halloween" (raises hand), whenever the mood strikes you. Take a look at the collection live now online through the Disney Store.

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‘80s metal band Metallica just wrapped up their M72 World Tour on Sunday in London, and in an emotional on-stage moment, bassist Robert Trujillo paid tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne.

One year ago, on July 5, Osbourne performed his final show at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. It wasn’t lost on the band that they were playing in England one year later.

“A year ago today was a very important event,” Trujillo said. “Back to the Beginning, Black Sabbath and so many other people. Someone just gave me this right now, and it's pretty powerful,” Trujillo held up a sign and said, "It says, 'Do It For Ozzy.'"

But Metallica didn’t just honor Osbourne with words. They also wanted to honor his legacy with music.

"So we've got a little bit of a mashup here,” Trujillo said. “Oh yeah. Ozzy, we love you and we miss you brother. So let's do this. Let's figure it out. It's a mashup of our two favorite bands and you're gonna get it in a minute."

The metal band played Black Sabbath’s “Electric Funeral” from their album Paranoid, mashed up with Sex Pistols’ “Holiday in the Sun.” 

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Osbourne died nearly one year ago, on July 22, 2025. In the death certificate obtained by The New York Times, it said that the singer died of “(a) Out of hospital cardiac arrest (b) Acute myocardial infarction (c) Coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease with autonomic dysfunction (Joint Causes).”

“It’s impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to Metallica,” the band posted in a statement on Instagram after Osbourne’s death. “Hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and, most of all, friend are a few that come to mind. Ozzy and Sharon [Osbourne] believed in us and transformed our lives and careers. He taught us how to play in the big leagues while at the same time being warm, welcoming, engaging, and all around brilliant.”

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Frankie Valli's brother is getting candid about the 2014 film Jersey Boys.

Now, more than 10 years after the Clint Eastwood-directed film hit theaters, Bobby Valli is sharing his thoughts on the movie, which told the story of The Four Seasons, the musical group his brother rose to fame with.

While the film saw Frankie and original band member, Bob Gaudio, serve as executive producers, Bobby feels it fell short.

"I don't wanna poo-poo anything, because the play did $2 billion," Bobby said during a recent appearance on the Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia podcast, comparing the success of the film to the Broadway production of the same name. "The movie wasn't a big success. I thought that they didn't portray the story properly in the movie. They made it almost like a musical."

As for what he believes should have been done differently, Bobby said he feels the film should have been grittier and even suggested having someone like "Francis Ford Coppola or one of those kind of producers" in the driver's seat.

"It should have been more like almost a Goodfellas story, with music. Because a lot of the mob people owned all the clubs, and they didn't portray that undercurrent [in the film]," he added. "They made it a little too much like Wonder Bread, I would say. That was the only thing I didn't like about the movie. The whole concept was incredible."

Bobby also shared his thoughts on the musical, which he credits his older brother with helping make happen.

"My brother is the reason why that play happened. He brought that play all around the country, and nobody wanted to do the play," Bobby shared. "The success of the play was absolutely incredible. And it catapulted my brother into a position where he may have never have been."

While The Four Seasons, who first stepped onto the scene in 1960, have been touring for more than four decades, the band is taking a step back. Frankie, now 92, announced last month that he and the band would be canceling the remainder of their 2026 tour.

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The "Sherry" singer took to Instagram on May 29 with the announcement, telling his followers that he and the rest of The Four Seasons would not be continuing their The Last Encores farewell tour due to health reasons.

"I'm so sorry to disappoint the folks who have purchased tickets to my shows, but I have decided to take the rest of the year off from touring to focus on my health," Frankie wrote alongside a photo of himself onstage.

"I'm looking forward to getting healthy and seeing you all again soon. Thank you for all your good wishes," he added.

If you’re a fan of classic hamburgers and cheeseburgers, hand-cut French fries, and milkshakes, In-N-Out might be the fast food chain of your dreams. The small-but-mighty menu at the California-born burger joint doesn’t have rotating innovations like some of its competitors, instead focusing on a small selection of quality ingredients.

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And of course, then there’s the not-so-secret secret menu. Though these items aren’t listed on restaurant menus, In-N-Out fans have popularized certain combinations so much that the chain even has a section all about them, from Protein Style, where you get your burger wrapped in lettuce instead of on a bun, to Animal Style, which comes with grilled onions and In-N-Out’s signature spread, on its website. 

But In-N-Out’s dedication to freshness also means that if you live too far from one of the chain’s three burger patty-making facilities (two are in California and one is in Texas), you’ll need to travel to try their menu items. “All of our ingredients are delivered fresh to our stores. In fact, we don’t even own a microwave or freezer,” says In-N-Out. 

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That being said, In-N-Out does have plans to open six new locations in five states, including another Tennessee location.  California is getting two restaurants in Commerce and Stockton, while San Tan Valley, Arizona, and St. George, Utah, will soon have new In-N-Out restaurants, as will Madison, Tennessee, and Twin Falls, Idaho. 

As evidenced by the urgent pleas on the chain’s social media presence, where seemingly every post has comments from fans begging for a location to open in their city, state, and even country, In-N-Out is in demand. Though the chain has since expanded eastward, setting down corporate roots in Tennessee, fans outside of the brand’s current regions will have to wait before being able to easily pop by a local restaurant to get their Double-Double fix. 

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Alzheimer's disease is, unfortunately, incredibly common. The most common cause of dementia, Alzheimer's affects 7.4 million older adults in the United States and approximately one in nine people over age 65.

While the vast majority of Alzheimer's cases have a strong genetic component (studies show genetics are estimated to account for up to 80% of the risk variation), lifestyle factors can play an outsized role in slowing cognitive decline and even preventing Alzheimer's.

When it comes to prioritizing brain health, Dr. Dylan Wint, MD, medical director and neurologist at Cleveland Clinic, says it's never too early and never too late. "The 'ideal' time is really from birth, but you'll get the most 'bang for the buck' in terms of the lifestyle factors between ages 50 and 70," he tells Parade.

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That said, you always have some control over your brain health. "You can delay cognitive decline, and you can slow down the rate of cognitive decline if it occurs, by taking action," he says. "There's no easy answer or 'secret' that the medical community is hiding or suppressing, but you may have more control than you think."

Below, Dr. Wint shares his top tips for preventing and slowing cognitive decline, plus what to know about cognitive testing and treatment options.

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What the Science Really Says About Slowing Cognitive Decline

Research has shown that adopting a healthy lifestyle can slow cognitive decline by up to 60%. But what does a "healthy lifestyle" mean as it relates to brain health? Dr. Wint says that when your goal is to slow the progression of cognitive issues, you should keep four different factors in mind.

"First, aim for regular physical activity, so 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic exercise," he tells Parade. "Aggressive management or elimination of vascular risk factors—like diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia or smoking—is also key."

And don't forget about sleep. "Ensuring proper time, duration and quality of sleep is crucial," he explains. "And finally, aim for high amounts of cognitive stimulation and cerebral input. This includes correcting any hearing and vision loss."

And in thinking about prevention, Dr. Wint says his top tip is eating a Mediterranean-style diet, which is packed with brain-benefiting omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and antioxidants.

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Signs You Should See a Doctor About Your Brain Health

According to Dr. Wint, a cognitive screening with a research-backed, validated test is recommended every two years after age 65. But there are also specific signs to watch out for.

"Rapid, complete forgetting (blanks in the memory) is a sign," Dr. Wint says. "Decline in ability to communicate, impaired judgment and reasoning or getting lost going to familiar destinations also mean you should see a doctor."

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As Dr. Wint emphasized, there's no big "secret" that the medical community is hiding—but there are more medication options than there used to be. Anti-amyloid antibody treatments, such as donanemab (Kisunla) and lecanemab (Leqembi) are given via intravenous (IV) infusion to clear sticky plaques. In milder cases, this can help slow cognitive decline.

That said, "medication depends on the stage of diagnosis and the specific cause of their cognitive impairment," Dr. Wint says. You can work with your care team to find out if you or a family member is a candidate for either of these medications.

No one wants an Alzheimer's diagnosis, and finding out a loved one is suffering from cognitive decline is often incredibly painful. Having someone to lean on for emotional support is key, whether that's a family member or a mental health professional. But Dr. Wint emphasizes that an early Alzheimer's diagnosis is not the end of the road. "You have some control," he says.

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• Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures. Alzheimer's Association.
• Tanzi, R. E. (2012, October 1). The genetics of Alzheimer disease. Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine, 2(10).
• Dr. Dylan Wint, MD, medical director and neurologist at Cleveland Clinic.
• Dhana, K., Evans, D. A., Rajan, K. B., Bennett, D. A., & Morris, M. C. (2020, June 17). Healthy lifestyle and the risk of Alzheimer dementia: Findings from 2 longitudinal studies. Neurology, 95(4), e374-e383.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guest list was packed with A-list names, but one music legend decided to sit this one out.

As fans spent the weekend tracking celebrity arrivals at New York City's Madison Square Garden, the legendary ‘70s singer-songwriter quietly revealed that he had received an invitation but decided not to attend.

During his annual Independence Day weekend concert with his All-Star Band at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts, James Taylor shared that he and his wife, Kim, had been invited to the couple's July 3 wedding. "You know, Kim and I were invited to a wedding at Madison Square Garden tonight," Taylor, 78, told the audience, according to The Berkshire Eagle.

The performance is an annual occurrence for Taylor and his band, which is seemingly why he turned down Swift’s invite. But he took a moment to wish the newlyweds well, hoping they would enjoy "happiness and smooth sailing."

Taylor wasn't the only notable name absent from the festivities. According to Us Weekly, Blake Lively andRyan Reynoldsreportedly were not invited following Swift and Lively’s rumored falling out. Harry Styles and his fiancée Zoe Kravitz (who is also friends with the Grammy Award-winning singer) were also unable to attend because he was performing at London's Wembley Stadium on his Together, Together tour.

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For those inside MSG, the celebration featured no shortage of memorable moments. According to People, guests were treated to surprise performances from Paul McCartney, who performed the Beatles' No. 1 hit "I Want to Hold Your Hand," as well as Stevie Nicks, a longtime friend and mentor to Swift.

Actor Adam Sandlerofficiated the ceremony and later drew praise from Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, who revealed Sandler's simple marriage advice for the couple: "Keep kissing."

The excitement even spilled onto the streets outside Madison Square Garden. Videos circulating online showed Swiftiescrowding around a bakery van they believed had delivered desserts to the reception. Although there's no confirmation the pastries were actually connected to the wedding, one lucky fan walked away with a treat after an officer handed over a box to the crowd from the van. 

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The best jewelry is the kind that's unique enough to stand out, yet versatile enough to wear for any occasion, whether you're running errands, heading to a barbecue, or dressing up for a night out. The Color Cord Necklace at Anthropologie is a stunning piece that delivers just the right amount of subtle sparkle, and it's currently on sale for nearly 40% off. 

Right now, you can snag the popular necklace for just $30, down from its original $48 price tag. It features a delicate 15-inch corded chain and a small cubic zirconia stone embedded in 14-karat gold-plated brass. You can shop it in two classic colors that will easily complement any wardrobe: cream or brown. 

Color Cord Necklace, $30 (was $48) at Anthropologie

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Providing just a touch of shine, the corded necklace is tasteful and wearable enough for everyday use. You can don it with anything from shorts and a tee to a floral dress and strappy heels. The lobster clasp helps keep it securely in place on your neck, providing a reliable fit that you can comfortably wear all day long.

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The necklace is also easy to style, whether you're wearing it on its own or layering it with other pieces in your jewelry collection. Dress it up with a stack of gold bracelets and stud earrings, or go for a more minimalist look with just a dainty ring and a single cuff. You can also stack it with other gold or mixed metal necklaces. 

Anthropologie shoppers praised the necklace for its overall quality and "chic" design. One reviewer called it "really pretty," adding that it has the "perfect size stone" and "not overly flashy." Another said "this neutral cord color goes with everything," while a third said it's "great as a standalone or stacked." 

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With its elegant look and two neutral colors to choose from, this crystal cord necklace is sure to become a new go-to staple in your jewelry collection. Pick one up while it's still on sale for just $30 in both colors at Anthropologie. 

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There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people's trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.

Here's a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.

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Who won Jeopardy today?Caleb Groen

Caleb Groen won his third consecutive game, earning $18,800 and pushing his 3-day running total to $49,999.

Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?Lee Ann McGuire Whitlock

Lee Ann McGuire Whitlock is an author from North Vancouver, British Columbia.

Owen Harrington

Owen Harrington is a union organizer and Ph.D. candidate from Chicago, Illinois.

Caleb Groen

Caleb Groen is a law and policy student originally from Thousand Oaks, California.

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What was Final Jeopardy today?

Final Jeopardy today was in the category "BUILDING PROJECTS"

The clue: "An unofficial "race" between Japanese & Korean firms led to the construction of these, well southwest of both nations."

The answer: "What is the the Petronas Towers?"

Groen had a runaway lead at the end of the DJ round with $38,800. Harrington entered FJ with $1,400, while Whitlock was in the red with -$2,400. 

Neither Groen nor Harrington answered FJ correctly, which cost Groen significantly, considering his large wager of $20,000. However, he still managed a win as a 3-day champion, taking home a total of $18, 800. Meanwhile, Harrington wagered $2, dropping to a second-place total of $1,398. 

Groen will be back on Tuesday for attempt number 4.

Did you get the answer? Sound off in the comments!

When is Jeopardy on next?

Jeopardy! will come back on Tuesday, July 7, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch.

Where is Jeopardy streaming?

Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment's notice.

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When Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel joined melodic forces, folk music was changed forever, and it all started in the fourth grade. Simon first laid eyes on Garfunkel in their Queens, New York, elementary school and, according to Gold Radio, realized it would be the best way to get girls interested. That primitive motivation was all it took to birth one of the greatest American folk duos ever to grace the airwaves.

But despite their delightfully simplistic, somewhat endearing beginning, their end was full of much more bitterness, jealousy, and a hit song no one would ever think could be part of their undoing.

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By 1970, "Bridge Over Troubled Water" had debuted after a tumultuous recording session, and it would ultimately be one of the final nails in the coffin of their friendship.

“We were really best friends up until Bridge over Troubled Water,” Simon said in the first episode of the MGM+ documentary series In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon, according to The Independent. “[Afterward], it didn’t have the harmony of the friendship… that was broken.”

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When Problems for Simon and Garfunkel Began Emerging

After the wild success of their soundtrack for The Graduate, Garfunkel landed a role in the film adaptation of Catch-22, taking it on amid their work on Bridge Over Troubled Water.

“Artie said, ‘Yeah, the way it’s going to be is that I will do movies for six months, then I’ll come back, you’ll have written the songs, and we will do the album,’” Simon elaborated in the documentary. “And I thought, ‘Yeah? Actually, no. That’s not gonna happen. I am not gonna do that.’”

Part of the problem, according to Simon, was that their partnership was heavily "uneven," with him feeling he did most of the heavy lifting as the band's songwriter. It got even more complicated when filming for the movie ran over, and Simon supposedly demanded that pieces of the upcoming album be sent to him, rather than leaving to actively work on it with Garfunkel.

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Aside from the writing and recording strains, Simon, in general, didn't believe it was a strong song. According to Smooth Radio, the songwriter wrote it quickly and didn't think much of it. However, producer Roy Halee saw its potential and convinced him to write a third verse, turning it into a grand production. Simon thought it was far too grandiose for his "little hymn" and reportedly thought it was "too long, too slow and too orchestral to be a hit single."

The recently deceased Clive Davis, who was at Columbia Records at the time, believed in its mass appeal and made it the single and title track of the album. Much to Simon's shock, it catapulted to the top of the Billboard charts and stayed at No. 1 for weeks.

Simon also admitted to feeling jealous of Garfunkel's vocals on the track. After watching the crowd give Garfunkel a standing ovation after a live performance, he admitted to thinking, "I wrote that song." Simon claimed, according toFox News, "Or maybe it was my perfect Freudian trauma. My mother said to me once, ‘You have a good voice, Paul, but Arthur has a fine voice.’"

Shortly after that, the group disbanded, and the two stopped speaking for decades. Though they had crossed paths, it wasn't until 2024 that the two met for a healing lunch, which brought them back onto speaking terms.

In an interview with The Times, Garfunkel said, “I actually had lunch with Paul a couple of weeks back. First time we’d been together in many years. I looked at Paul and said, ‘What happened? Why haven’t we seen each other?’ Paul mentioned an old interview where I said some stuff. I cried when he told me how much I had hurt him. Looking back, I guess I wanted to shake up the nice guy image of Simon & Garfunkel. Y’know what? I was a fool!

“We’ve made plans to meet again. Will Paul bring his guitar? Who knows. For me, it was about wanting to make amends before it’s too late. It felt like we were back in a wonderful place. As I think about it now, tears are rolling down my cheeks. I can still feel his hug.”

While it's been two years since the two reunited and we've yet to get a reunion song, die-hards are still holding out hope.

Milo Ventimiglia is now a proud father of two!

The This Is Us alum, 48, and his wife, Jarah Mariano, have welcomed their second child together, a son. The model shared the happy news on Instagram on Monday, July 6.

The post featured a sweet black-and-white photo showing Mariano's hand, Ventimiglia's hand, and their 18-month-old daughter Ke'ala Coral's hand all holding onto the newborn's tiny fingers. A second photo showed the happy family in their backyard, with Mariano, 42, cradling her baby boy while Ventimiglia played with their daughter. The family dog, Duke, was also included in the photos, sitting in front of his favorite humans.

In addition to sharing the adorable photos, Mariano revealed their little one's unique name: Rock-Anthony Makoa Ventimiglia. While she didn't detail the meaning behind the moniker, the mother of two did share some insight into the couple's first moments as a family of five.

"These last couple of weeks have been chaos, but in the best possible way. Welcome back home, Rock-Anthony Makoa Ventimiglia," Mariano captioned her post. "Can't wait for all of the adventures ahead with our family of 5!"

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Rock-Anthony's arrival comes a year and a half after Ventimiglia and Mariano welcomed their daughter in January 2025, not long after the actor and his wife were forced to evacuate their home amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

It was while celebrating Ke'ala's first birthday earlier this year that the couple revealed they were expecting their second child.

And though Mariano didn't directly address her second pregnancy in the post, the photo — which showed her holding her daughter at the beach while showing off her baby bump — served as the couple's official announcement. Calling motherhood the most "unique" love she's ever experienced, the proud mom gushed over her firstborn while sharing her hopes for her daughter's future.

"Happy 1 year, baby girl. When you came into my life I had 2 distinct thoughts, one immediately after the other—I would die for you in a heartbeat, but now I also have to live as long as I possibly can to be around to make sure you're safe," Mariano wrote in the caption.

She continued, "This is the most unique love I've ever experienced, just as unique a soul as you are. In a world with so much fear and hatred, I know that you will bring your radiating light everywhere you go to make it a better and brighter place for those around you. I love you, Ke'ala Coral, forever. x Mama."

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Ventimiglia, meanwhile, spoke to People last month ahead of welcoming the couple's second child and shared his excitement about his growing family, which also includes the pair's "100-pound firstborn," Duke.

"At this point, I'm completely outnumbered in the babies-to-wife-to-husband ratio," Ventimiglia quipped, telling the outlet that the couple were "very happy" to be expecting another baby.

"I'm most excited for my daughter to have a sibling, someone to grow up with," he added.

Pat Sajak may be retired but he's still got jokes.

The former Wheel of Fortune host took to X on Monday, July 6, to share something funny with his followers.

"Now that I’ve been off TV for a while, I thought I could walk anonymously through a mall. It worked at first, but then someone yelled, 'Hey, it’s Pat Sajak!' Then I was surrounded by people. 'How are you?' 'We miss you!' It was a bit of a circus," Sajak wrote before the punchline. "I’m almost sorry I yelled."

X users found the post extremely funny and many

"Pat, you must be a hoot to hang around! I'd roam the mall with you any day my friend! We could hit up the Orange Julius or something," one person replied.

"Are you here all week, Pat?" someone else joked.

"Funny! You are a loved person even if you do have to out yourself," a third comment read.

Sajak's newest post comes a few weeks after he shared a life "update" with fans.

“I know a lot of you have been wondering, asking me how I’m doing, and I’m enjoying life," Sajak said into the camera as we walked near a beach. "I moved here to Montana, and everything’s going just great," he continued—clearly not in Montana. The post quickly went viral and has been watched more than 1.4 million times.

Sajak, who will turn 80 in October, left Wheel of Fortune in 2024.

“Well, the time has come to say goodbye. I have a few thanks and acknowledgements before I go. And I want to start with all of you watching out there,” the longtime host said in a farewell message. “It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade."

Ryan Seacrest has since taken over the role.

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Rock supergroup Asia has some exciting news for their fans.

It was announced on Monday that the English supergroup will be releasing their first album in 12 years. Titled Indigo, the new LP is set to be out on Nov. 6 via Frontiers Music Srl. This marks Asia's 14th studio album since their formation in 1981. The lead single, "The Traveller (Into The Light)," and its music video are available to stream now, and the full album can be pre-saved on Frontier Music Srl's official website.

"The first track off the album is a high-power-energy piece with a few elements of prog trickery but retaining the accessible-chorus block, which was always a signature of Asia's music from the very beginning," Asia keyboardist Geoff Downes told Blabbermouth.

Downes is the only original member of Asia, while new members Harry Whitley, John Mitchell and Virgil Donati joined in 2024.

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When Asia was formed in London in 1981 by progressive rockstars Downes and Steve Howe of Yes, John Wetton of King Crimson and Uriah Heep, and Carl Palmer of Emerson and Lake & Palmer, it quickly became one of the most successful acts from the United Kingdom in the 1980s. They released their self-titled debut a year after their formation, and it remains their best-selling album and was listed by Billboard as the top album in the United States in 1982. The lead single, "Heat of the Moment," reached Top 40 in various countries and hit No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.

The group has always been proud of "Heat of the Moment," which they still perform in their concerts today.

"Prog still lived deeply inside the four of us, but with Asia we sliced away the fat," Wetton said while reflecting on their formation, according to Louder. Wetton was also extremely proud of the lyrics and says that "it's the only song I've ever heard that begins with an apology. It didn't fare too badly for something thrown into the pot as a bit of an experiment right at the end of the session."

Group portrait of progressive rock group Asia, portrait at Le Studio in Quebec, Canada during a recording session of their second album Alpha in April 1983.

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Despite their huge success in the 1980s, it caused Asia to briefly split from 1986 to 1989 due to creative differences and commercial pressures. Wetton and Palmer were able to reunite the band for a European tour, but with a different lineup. Since they reunited in 1989, Asia has released 10 more albums and gone on multiple tours around the world.

Downes described the album as "a joy to make," and started writing the album with Wetton back in 2015, a year after they released their most recent album, Gravitas. Unfortunately, in January 2017, Wetton passed away in his sleep at 67 years old, and was battling illness and health issues.

"John Wetton and I started putting our ideas together, aiming to get into the studio once more. It was with great sadness that John became seriously ill during this time, and we had put [our plans on hold], and sadly John passed away before we could continue and complete it," Downes described. "It was always in my mind that at some point it would be a shame not to finish off some of these songs and finally release them as part of an Asia album."

Indigo has 16 tracks, including collaborations with Steve Howe and Mike Portnoy. Most of the album was recorded throughout 2025 and produced by the band, with mixing and mastering done by John Mitchell.

"The album was really a joy to make. I forged a close writing relationship with Harry, and I felt how great was to be working with someone who had very similar musical influences and taste once again, just as I did with John," Downes said in a statement. "I feel that this is one of our best albums to date. The songs are deep in musicality, with a powerful and original performance, dynamics and strong lyrical undertones — it's an album that hopefully our fans will widely appreciate, and support our cause to put Asia back on the map."

Indigo will be released on streaming platforms on Nov. 6. The lead single, "The Traveller (Into The Light)," is out now.

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Hard as it is to believe, we're currently past the halfway point in 2026, with the current year closer to its end than it is to its start.

Over the past few months, numerous great shows have come and gone, earning the standout attention of viewers across the globe. As many fantastic TV series as we've seen since the start of 2026, however, most critics tend to agree that only a handful of shows have truly captured audiences' imaginations.

More recently, Entertainment Weeklyshared their own list of the best TV shows of 2026 to date, circling some of the series they considered "the best of the best."

Ranking their picks in alphabetical order, the outlet first looked to Netflix's Big Mistakes as one of the platform's best recent offerings, followed by HBO Max's award-winning comedy, Hacks.

Likewise, Entertainment Weekly shared an altogether positive review of HBO's Industry and the network's similarly well-received A Knight of the Seven Kingdom. (For the latter series, the publication wrote, "Who could’ve guessed that a modest, half-hour drama filled with poop gags and 10 inches of prosthetic man meat would be the show to revitalize the fandom’s faith in Game of Thrones?")

Meanwhile, HBO's new Steve Carrell-led comedy Rooster earned standout attention from EW, along with AMC's glam rock-inspired The Vampire Lestat. Unsurprisingly, EW also highlighted the critically acclaimed continuations of Hulu's Paradise, HBO Max's The Pitt and Apple TV's Shrinking.

Additionally, the publication gave the viral new Apple TV horror comedy series Widow's Bay a glowing stamp of approval.

"Katie Dippold's sublimely strange and surprisingly scaryWidow's Bay was perfectly poised to fall victim to the Apple TV curse — competently made, intellectually engaging shows worth watching never finding audiences and one by one disappearing beneath the waves," EW wrote. "But the horror comedy about a tight-knit New England island community besieged by an ancient curse was miraculously rescued by that vanishing phenomenon in the world of TV fandom: genuine word-of-mouth fervor.

At more than 10 minutes, "Sheep" isn't just one of Pink Floyd's longest songs, it's also one of the band's most ambitious.

Released in 1977 as the closing track on Animals, the progressive rock epic was never released as a single, yet it has become one of the group's most acclaimed deep cuts. Nearly 50 years later, its sweeping composition, biting social commentary and unforgettable musicianship continue to captivate listeners.

The song completed one of rock's most celebrated concept albums.

Written primarily by Roger Waters, "Sheep" serves as the dramatic finale to Animals, an album inspired in part by George Orwell's Animal Farm. Throughout the record, Waters divides society into three symbolic groups, dogs, pigs and sheep, to explore themes of power, conformity and rebellion. By the album's conclusion, the once-submissive sheep rise up against their oppressors, giving the story a powerful and unexpected ending.

"I don't think the humour of the work has ever really escaped in the way it might have," Waters said in a 1987 interview. "The political subject matter on top of it has been generally dour. I suppose I have always appeared as a rather melancholy person. But I'm not. My situation is like the opposite of the cliché of the comedian who when he's not performing is a miserable sod." 

Musically, the track showcased Pink Floyd at the height of its creative powers.

"Sheep" opens with Richard Wright's tranquil electric piano before gradually building into a tense, driving arrangement anchored by Nick Mason’s drums, David Gilmour's soaring guitar work and Waters' unmistakable bass lines. One of its most memorable moments arrives midway through the song, when a distorted spoken-word passage reimagines Psalm 23, reinforcing the album's themes of control, obedience and resistance.

Although its length kept it off commercial radio, "Sheep" became a fan favorite through the success of Animals. The album reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200, further cementing Pink Floyd's reputation as one of rock's most adventurous and influential bands.

The song also became a highlight of the band's 1977 In the Flesh tour. Its dramatic shifts in tempo, elaborate live presentation and emotionally charged finale made it one of the standout moments of the concerts, while its reputation continued to grow through successive generations of Pink Floyd fans.

Over the years, "Sheep" has earned recognition as one of the strongest compositions in the band's catalog, demonstrating how Pink Floyd could combine philosophical ideas, literary inspiration and progressive rock into a single, cohesive work.

"When I designed [the Animals] album cover and went and photographed Battersea Station, I thought it was quite good symbolically of a band like Pink Floyd, because it's a thing that has some power and there are four of us and four chimneys," Waters told Rolling Stone in 2019. "It's all very phallic and whatever. It sort of represented to some extent the power, maybe, that we had as a band if we cared to use it for something. And maybe music has no power. I don’t believe that. I believe music is a very powerful art form and that it can be used as a political tool, as well as a source of entertainment to keep the masses quiet."

Nearly 50 years after its release, "Sheep" remains a testament to the band's willingness to push musical boundaries. Lasting more than 10 minutes, the ambitious epic continues to reward listeners who take the journey, proving that some of rock's greatest classics were never intended to fit inside the confines of a hit single.

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A reliable electric bicycle can make running errands, getting to work, and even exercising more convenient. If you've been considering buying one but are put off by the price, Walmart has an e-bike on sale that's worth checking out, particularly for first-time owners. Currently over 45% off, this ride packs impressive performance and a whole host of sensible features into one budget-friendly package.

Normally $800, you can snag the Znh 24-Inch Electric Bike right now for just $436 with a limited-time flash deal, and it's available in green and white. Even if you're not a newbie, this e-bike offers substantial value with effortless handling, quick charging, a powerful motor, and a rear seat so you can bring along a passenger or extra gear on your rides.

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This electric bike features a 700-watt motor that hits speeds up to 20 miles per hour and handles inclines of up to 30 degrees, so you can ride it just about anywhere. Its shock-absorbing tires were built to handle various terrains, including pavement, sand, gravel, and snow, making it a suitable choice for both commutes and recreational rides. The removable battery charges in as little as four hours, providing a range of up to 60 miles in pedal-assist mode or 35 miles on full-electric power.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot over the weekend, and fans can’t get enough of their massive Madison Square Garden wedding. It turns out, Panera is just as obsessed with the wedding as the rest of us.

With Adam Sandler officiating and dozens of celebrities in attendance, the wedding has become the talk of the internet. To celebrate the newlyweds, the café is hosting a giveaway that Swifties won't want to miss.

“It’s been a long time coming, and Panera is toasting the recent internet-breaking Loaf Story along with something for fellow bread lovers everywhere,” the company said in a statement shared with Parade. “From the brand who thinks about bread 100% of the time, Panera knows all too well that no loaf story is complete without sourdough.”

On July 9, participating cafés in the US will give away 13 sourdough loaves — first-come, first-served. The number is a nod to Swift herself.

"I was born on the 13th,” Swift said in a 2009 interview with MTV News. “I turned 13 on Friday the 13th. My first album Taylor Swift went gold in 13 weeks. My first #1 song had a 13-second intro. Every time I've won an award I've been seated in either the 13th seat, the 13th row, the 13th section or row M, which is the 13th letter. Basically, whenever a 13 comes up in my life, it's a good thing."

Fans quickly flocked to Panera’s comment section on Instagram to share their excitement for the Swift-themed giveaway.

“It’s a loaf story baby just say yes,” one fan joked, putting a twist on Swift’s song “Love Story.”

“LOAFING HIM WAS BREAD,” Panera replied.

“I’m sooo breadddy to get mine,” another said.

Swift’s wedding took place on July 3, around 7:30 p.m. (ET). The black-tie event hosted a rumored 1,000 guests, including actors such as Hugh Grant, Paul Rudd and Selena Gomez. Find our wedding coverage here.