Famed skydiver and BASE jumper Felix Baumgartner dies at 56 Baumgartner achieved international recognition in 2012 when he performed a jump from 24 miles above the Earth, higher than anyone before him. He died on Thursday in a paragliding accident.

One of the biggest factors influencing current CD rates is the federal-funds rate. As the Federal Reserve began cutting its benchmark rate toward the end of 2024, CD rates fell in response. However, the June 2025 decision to once again keep the Fed rate steady is likely to result in relatively stable CD interest rates for now.

Zodiac signs and horoscopes on 7/18/2025 for Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn.

Before that date turns full focus to the fast-approaching season, it's worth taking a few late-summer looks at the Big Ten team recruiting rankings for the class of 2026. The rankings are close to final, with limited commitments trickling in throughout the month.

Happy birthday to Stars captain Jamie Benn, actor Vin Diesel, and actress Kristen Bell.

Early risers will get a rare opportunity to see something extraordinary in the early hours of July 18 — the dark shadow of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, sweeping across the planet's cloud tops.

July 18 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. July 17 (UPI) -- Stephen Colbert announced at the taping of Thursday's "The Late Show" that CBS decided to end the show in May. CBS released a statement citing finances.

House passes measure to cut $9 Billion from budget; Trump to sue WSJ over Epstein report; ICE to gain access to Medicaid personal information; Massive wildfire in Spain.

The 2025 Open Championship continues on Friday, July 18 when the second round tees off at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland.

These three days will be tacked onto the seven days from July 7-13 into a singular scoring period. The short weekend means that teams' fourth and fifth starters coming out of the All-Star break won't get to work until the following week.