Coffee Drinkers Rejoice, New Hamas Leader, & Jimothy the Raccoon

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Adam Rogers
July 21, 2026

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Most adults can safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day—about three to five 8-ounce cups of black coffee—without increasing their risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
The review also found that moderate black coffee consumption was associated with lower risks of heart disease, stroke, heart failure and type 2 diabetes. However, the evidence does not prove caffeine causes those benefits. Researchers also cautioned that adding sugar, flavored syrups or cream may reduce coffee's potential health benefits.
The review found that not all sources of caffeine carry the same risks, with high-caffeine energy drinks posing greater cardiovascular concerns than coffee.

A new European Union rule took effect Sunday, banning large clothing companies from destroying unsold apparel, footwear and accessories. The measure requires retailers to instead pursue options such as discounting, resale or charitable donations, with limited exceptions for damaged, unsafe or counterfeit goods.
The regulation applies to companies with more than 250 employees and annual revenue above €50 million. Businesses must also report how many unsold products they discard each year and keep records for five years. The rules will expand to medium-sized companies in 2030.
The EU introduced the policy to reduce waste and emissions linked to the fashion industry, where millions of unsold items are destroyed each year. Supporters say the measure will encourage reuse and recycling, while retailers argue that storing, repairing or redistributing unsold inventory can be costly and difficult.

Hamas named Khalil Al-Hayya as its overall leader yesterday, replacing Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in 2024. Hayya, the group's chief negotiator and former Gaza leader now based in Qatar, has become one of Hamas' most senior figures during the war with Israel.
Hayya takes charge as Hamas faces growing pressure following nearly two years of conflict, international calls to disarm, and continued negotiations over Gaza's future. Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire last year, Israeli forces still control much of Gaza and sporadic fighting continues.
Analysts say Hayya is viewed as more hardline than some other senior Hamas figures, potentially complicating negotiations over disarmament and a broader peace agreement. Hamas has not publicly outlined any policy changes under its new leadership.

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