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Gunnar Optiks are back, and this time teaming up with Tomb Raider to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the game that features many gamers’ first crush, the ass-kicking archeologist, Laura Croft. For those not familiar with our friends at Gunnar, they specialize in making glasses that have anti-blue light tech. Screens give off blue light that’s invisible to the eyes but can cause strain and fatigue for them. Gunnar’s glasses help block this light to allow those who look at screens all day to work in comfort. Gunnar’s glasses are used by pro e-sport players, gamers, the military, and even animators at DreamWorks. The Tomb Raider Croft Glasses are crafted for explorers, either gaming comfortably at home or leaving home to find adventure outside, as the lenses come in four tints: Amber, Amber Max, Sun, and Amber Sun Shift. The frames feature a refined round silhouette, warm bronze accents, and premium stainless-steel construction, which will remind you of some of Laura’s field gear. The flexible hinges on the arms help ensure comfort and fit. The frames come with a microfiber cleaning cloth, a drawstring microfiber carrying pouch, a rugged carrying case that can be fitted to your belt or travel

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Halle Berry left little to the imagination in her latest round of vacation photos. The 59-year-old actress shared a series of photos from her recent vacation with boyfriend Van Hunt on Instagram, captioning the post, "Each trip rewrites me a little!" In one of the photos, the "Catwoman" actress flaunted her bikini body in a black one-piece bathing suit with a plunging neckline with lace detailing, high-cut legs and a dramatically low-cut back. Palm trees and a picturesque view of the ocean were behind Berry in the slightly blurry photo as she posed for the photo on a wooden deck. Berry showed off her fit figure with a picture of her in a black one-piece swimsuit with a plunging neckline. (Halle Berry Instagram) GISELE BÜNDCHEN CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY IN LEOPARD-PRINT BIKINI AS SHE REFLECTS ON GRATITUDE In another photo, the Academy Award-winning actress gave the camera a cheeky look at the back of her swimsuit as she posed facing away from the camera with her head looking over her shoulder. Other photos show the beautiful food and drinks they enjoyed while in paradise, Hunt being silly on the beach and the couple cuddling

LIMA — Layne’s Chicken Fingers has announced its grand opening for its Lima location, set for Saturday, Aug. 15 at 951 N. Cable Road. Layne’s Chicken Fingers first opened in 1994 in College Station, Texas, and is known for its hand-breaded chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast and its signature Layne’s sauce. Customers will be able to choose between regular or spicy chicken fingers, along with its club sandwich, chicken wraps and hand-spun milkshakes. The first location to be opened by owner/operators Doug and Andrew McGuire, the Lima location is the first of an expanding number of locations across central Ohio. “We’re excited to introduce Layne’s Chicken Fingers to the Lima community,” operations manager Jeff Caskey said in a statement. “Our goal is simple: serve exceptional food, provide genuine hospitality and become a valued member of the Lima community.”

(Images: Alexander Shatov and Rubaitul Azad / Unsplash) Twenty years ago, a small social media platform called Twitter was launched into public life. Few imagined that a service built around brief updates would become one of the principal architects of modern consciousness through an endless stream of opinions. Twitter—now X—would eventually reshape journalism and commerce and politics and entertainment and even the interior habits of ordinary people who suddenly found themselves living inside a permanent public conversation that seems to never end. Every civilization develops institutions that slow the flow of information. Wisdom usually grows through reflection rather than immediate reaction. Editorial judgment has historically functioned as a cultural filter (through families, churches, publishers, schools, and universities) before ideas reached the wider public through some process of testing and verification, which often frustrated impatient voices while also restraining emotional impulses. Newspapers and television eventually joined that process. They frequently served the common good through courageous reporting. They also frequently became ideological gatekeepers because concentrated influence eventually tempts every institution toward self-preservation. Every generation inherits imperfect editors. The only question concerns who edits the public conversation. Twitter and social media at large dramatically weakened that editorial barrier because every opinion could

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By WCCO Staff Updated on: July 29, 2026 / 6:04 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota Add CBS News on Google A 38-year-old Bloomington, Minnesota, man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, according to court documents. Matthew Stephen Vohnoutka is expected to be sentenced on Oct. 19 for two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 18. The plea documents show the defense will be asking for a sentence below the sentencing guidelines. Charges say officers took a sexual assault report at the Children's Hospital on Dec. 16 last year. There, they met the 16-year-old victim, who told officers she had met Vohnoutka on Snapchat two weeks prior. The victim said when she told Vohnoutka she was 16, he replied, "That makes it more fun," according to the complaint. On Dec. 15, 2025, Vohnoutka allegedly invited the victim to his home and offered her money to hang out. Charges say the victim, once again, told him she was 16 when she went to his residence. He provided her with a THC beverage. The victim told police the drink made her "feel dizzy and lightheaded," according to the complaint, so she told Vohnoutka she wanted

Washington, July 29 (QNA) - Meta Platforms has introduced voice and video calling on WhatsApp Web, allowing users to make and receive calls directly through a web browser without downloading the desktop app. The update is part of a broader rollout of new calling features aimed at improving cross-device communication. Previously limited to messaging and file sharing, WhatsApp Web now supports one-to-one and group voice and video calls with end-to-end encryption, no time limits and no additional cost. The browser version also includes screen sharing, reactions and a dedicated Calls tab with access to call history and favorite contacts. Meta said the new browser-based calling feature is designed for users who rely on shared or work computers where installing applications may not be possible, while bringing WhatsApp Web closer to dedicated video conferencing platforms. Group calls can include up to 32 participants.The company also introduced Call Transfer, enabling users to move an active call between a phone, desktop and web browser without disconnecting. Other additions include a Waiting Room that lets hosts approve participants joining calls through invite links, QuickHD for faster high-definition video at the start of calls, and noise suppression to reduce background sounds. Meta said the new

John Kiriakou is an American Hero. Kiriakou joined the CIA in 1990 and became a Middle East analyst focusing on Iraq.   Later, he became a counter-terrorism operating officer working in Greece, and after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks he was made Chief of Counterterrorist Operations in Pakistan. Officials at the agency attempted to involve him in the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation program.” Quickly realizing that this was actually a torture program, which was illegal and immoral, he declined. He left the CIA in 2004. In 2007, Kiriakou blew the whistle on the CIA’s torture program in an interview with ABC News. He explained the details of the program and named former CIA colleagues who participated. Bush’s CIA investigated Kiriakou for over a year, but declined to prosecute him. Shortly after Barack Obama became president, Kiriakou was charged with espionage and faced 45 years in prison. Eventually, he was offered 23 months if he pled guilty, which he did. Recently, I have been watching a number of interviews with Kiriakou, and have been fascinated with his frank and clear explanations and his amazing stories about the deep state. One of the best interviews I watched was with Jason Jones, a Catholic

PhotosGallery: LFC joins Liverpool Pride march 2026 Published 14 hours ago By Liverpool FC Liverpool FC proudly joined Liverpool Pride last Saturday, with colleagues, supporters, fan groups and partner networks coming together in support of the LGBT+ community. As an official sponsor of this year's event, the club joined thousands of people from across the city for the annual march. This year also marked 14 years since LFC became the first Premier League club to take part in a Pride march, reflecting its long-standing commitment to supporting the LGBT+ community through Red Together, the club's equality, diversity and inclusion programme. The march followed a summer of Pride activity across the club and LFC Foundation. Earlier this month, teams from local leagues came together at the Foundation's annual Pride football tournament, while the club's Pride badge competition once again showcased the creativity of young people connected to Foundation programmes. As we reflect on this celebration of Pride in our city, our thoughts are also with all those affected by the tragic attack at Berlin Pride this past weekend. Find out more about Red Together, and the club's ongoing work to champion equality, diversity and inclusion, here . Published 14 hours ago

Popular Twitch streamer Ludwig has surprised fans with an unexpected appearance in Road to Empress 2, a Chinese live-action visual novel. The collaboration was announced on July 29, 2026, revealing that Ludwig plays a royal envoy called the Prince of Fuling. His new look, featuring long blonde hair and elegant blue royal clothing, quickly became a talking point online. During a livestream, Ludwig reacted to his character with humour and said he looked completely different. Players can unlock his appearance by progressing through the game's main story. Ludwig joins Road to Empress 2 with surprise role as Prince of Fuling Ludwig is the latest content creator to appear in Road to Empress 2, a Chinese live-action visual novel where players must make smart choices to survive palace life and court politics. In the game, Ludwig plays an envoy known as the Prince of Fuling. His character wears flowing blue robes with detailed embroidery, black arm guards, a gold belt, and a jewelled headpiece. However, the biggest change is his long blonde hair, which gives him a very different look from what viewers usually see on his Twitch streams. While watching the reveal, Ludwig laughed at his new appearance. He joked