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Trends of July 20, 2026

557 trends tracked · July 20, 2026

#12 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 fades

Toronto Film Festival Unveils First Wave of 2026 Lineup

The Toronto International Film Festival has released the first wave of its 2026 lineup, featuring a mix of high-profile stars and Cannes hits.

12 sources 14 articles v 23 43d ago
#21 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel

Google initiates the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 rollout for Pixel devices while simultaneously ending support for the Pixel 6 series.

8 sources 12 articles v 8 45d ago
#32 ◼ Archived World 🔮 holds

Man, 28, charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with the murder of former UK politician and minister Ann Widdecombe as investigators seek to establish a motive.

10 sources 14 articles v 11 45d ago
#33 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 holds

Cardi B dines with soccer star Maduka Okoye

Cardi B's dinner outings with Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye in Venice spark dating rumors and a series of serious legal allegations.

10 sources 11 articles v 9 45d ago
#35 ◼ Archived Health 🔮 fades

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000 deaths, marking the fastest-growing outbreak in the history of the disease.

13 sources 14 articles v 27 43d ago
#41 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades

Scoop: Trump AI security agency head resigns

The director of the U.S. Commerce Department's artificial intelligence safety agency has resigned after three months.

7 sources 7 articles v 23 45d ago
#59 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 fades

Judge puts temporary pause on Paramount-Warner merger

A judge has extended a temporary restraining order pausing the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.

13 sources 13 articles v 19 42d ago
#77 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 fades

Sylvia Bugg, PBS Programming Chief, Dies at 55

The television industry mourns the death of Sylvia Bugg, the Chief Programming Executive at PBS, who passed away at the age of 55.

7 sources 7 articles v 5 45d ago
#107 ◼ Archived Sports 🔮 fades

Gifted, charismatic and passionate amid highs and lows

The sports world mourns the passing of football legend Kevin Keegan, a former England manager and star player who died at age 75 following a cancer diagnosis.

7 sources 14 articles v 9 45d ago
#115 ◼ Archived Sports 🔮 fades

What's behind the Red Sox's midseason surge?

Boston’s Red Sox have vaulted from cellar to AL East leaders on a 13‑game winning streak, sparking a flood of analysis across the sports media.

8 sources 10 articles v 7 45d ago
#124 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

The surprising benefits of red light

Red light therapy is trending across medical, beauty, and technology outlets as panels and masks gain widespread attention.

8 sources 8 articles v 6 44d ago
#137 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

RedHook Android malware can quietly hijack your phone

A sophisticated Android malware known as RedHook has resurfaced with upgraded capabilities to hijack devices and steal sensitive banking credentials.

5 sources 5 articles v 3 45d ago
#142 ◼ Archived Sports 🔮 fades

NBA Experts Asking Where Blazers Would Go

The Portland Trail Blazers are facing a stalemate with city officials over the Moda Center lease, sparking speculation about a potential relocation.

5 sources 8 articles v 4 45d ago
#160 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

Necrons return to Kronus in a new Dawn of War IV trailer

The Necrons return to the world of Kronus as the primary antagonists in a new cinematic trailer for the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV.

11 sources 12 articles v 10 44d ago
#161 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades

Top Pentagon official blasts OpenAI's Dean Ball

Pentagon official challenges OpenAI's Dean Ball over AI regulation stance and Chinese AI comments, sparking contract and policy debate

9 sources 10 articles v 8 45d ago
#179 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 fades

Morgan Wallen debuts new song in Baltimore

Country star Morgan Wallen's Baltimore performance is trending due to a new song debut and a disturbing attendee incident.

10 sources 11 articles v 9 45d ago
#182 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

Are OLED TVs Still Worth The Premium In 2026?

Recent evaluations test whether premium OLED technology remains worth its high cost against MicroLED and RGB LCD competitors.

10 sources 10 articles v 8 45d ago
#196 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades

Anduril launches helicopter strike drone

3 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

3 sources 3 articles v 7 45d ago
#236 ◼ Archived Sports 🔮 holds

DeChambeau is not a cheater

Bryson DeChambeau sparks widespread debate after an Open penalty dispute involving a request to contact Donald Trump.

8 sources 8 articles v 6 46d ago
#255 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 fades

Spice Girls reunite — minus Victoria Beckham

Melanie C marries Chris Dingwall, sparking a near-total Spice Girls reunion featuring wedding attire designed by Victoria Beckham.

6 sources 8 articles v 5 45d ago
#266 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

Gears of War 2 Gets Unofficial PC Port

A fan-made PC port of Gears of War 2, titled 'Hollow', has been released using a leaked 2008 developer build.

7 sources 7 articles v 5 46d ago
#272 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades

TechCrunch Mobility: The battle over robotaxi rules

Waymo and Uber are locked in a strategic battle over robotaxi rules and market expansion, specifically focusing on entry into Washington, D.C.

7 sources 7 articles v 5 46d ago
#285 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades

Former retail giant closes more stores

Former retail giant Staples is expanding its store closure footprint with new shutdowns scheduled for August 2026 across the United States.

6 sources 6 articles v 4 45d ago
#289 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades

Morgan Stanley cashes in on AI boom with debt deals

Morgan Stanley and other financial institutions are facilitating a massive surge in AI-driven debt, as Big Tech companies reshape global credit markets.

6 sources 6 articles v 4 46d ago
#299 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades

Futures Mixed; Three U.S. Troops Killed

2 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

2 sources 2 articles v 4 46d ago
#318 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Raid Make-Up Event

2 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

2 sources 2 articles v 1 46d ago
#322 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades

Electric air taxis go to war

4 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

4 sources 7 articles v 4 45d ago
#331 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

Apple Reportedly Worked on Two 'Extreme' Chips

Reports reveal Apple developed and subsequently canceled high-performance 'Extreme' chips intended to elevate the power of the Mac Pro.

5 sources 5 articles v 3 46d ago
#338 ◼ Archived Health 🔮 fades

Counterpoint

RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement are challenging the use of antidepressants, sparking a debate over holistic mental health alternatives.

5 sources 5 articles v 3 45d ago
#345 ◼ Archived Health 🔮 fades

'If only people knew what a tick could do'

A surge in reports highlights how a single tick bite can trigger Alpha-gal syndrome, leading to life-threatening allergies to red meat.

5 sources 5 articles v 3 44d ago
#347 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

Is The MacBook Air M1 Still Worth Buying In 2026?

Recent coverage examines whether the MacBook Air M1 remains a worthwhile purchase amid a surge of affordable refurbished options.

5 sources 5 articles v 3 46d ago
#356 ◼ Archived Health 🔮 fades

Scientists are regrowing human teeth

Scientists are developing regenerative dentistry technology to grow new human teeth as an alternative to traditional fillings and implants.

5 sources 5 articles v 3 45d ago
#366 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

Why AI May Never Reach Human Intelligence

Computer scientist Peter J. Denning challenges the foundational assumptions of AI, suggesting Alan Turing's legacy may have misdirected the path to AGI.

5 sources 5 articles v 3 46d ago
#370 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

iOS 27 makes your iPhone faster in 30+ ways

4 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

4 sources 5 articles v 3 45d ago
#402 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

Sunday Preview

Games Workshop is expanding the Warhammer 40,000 universe with the introduction of Exodite Aeldari to Kill Team.

4 sources 4 articles v 2 46d ago
#404 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

The Raspberry Pi is no longer the obvious DIY choice

The Raspberry Pi's long-standing dominance in the DIY electronics market is facing challenges from new competitors and diverse hardware alternatives.

4 sources 4 articles v 2 46d ago
#409 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades

Zorua's Hide and Sneak Contest in Pokémon Pokopia

Pokémon Pokopia has launched the Zorua Hide-and-Sneak Contest, offering players a chance to compete for exclusive rewards and trophies.

4 sources 4 articles v 2 45d ago
#441 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades

Truth Social Legalizes Insider Trading

1 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

1 sources 1 articles v 1 45d ago
#493 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades

American A.I. Giants Face Fresh Tests

1 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

1 sources 1 articles v 0 45d ago
#515 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 fades

Paramount Skydance may have won the battle

1 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

1 sources 1 articles v 0 46d ago

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