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July 30, 2025
Popular CBS Crime Show Just Switched Sherlock Holmes Actors
The super-popular CBS crime drama, Watson, is very much coming back for a Season 2. And, when the show does return, one character, who was only heard and not seen, will suddenly be played by a new actor. As a spinoff and reimagining of the Sherlock Holmes mythos, the TV series, Watson, focused on the titular doctor (Morris Chestnut) solving medical mysteries in the U.S., following the apparent death of Sherlock Holmes in the U.K. And, throughout Season 1, the voice of Holmes — at least in Watson's head — was played by Matt Berry, famous for What We Do in the Shadows, among other incredible projects.
But now, in Watson Season 2, Holmes will appear in the flesh, and this time, he'll be played by Robert Carlyle. This news comes from TVLine, in which showrunner Craig Sweeney was quoted as saying: "We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson in Season 2."
Who is Robert Carlyle?
(Original Caption) Pierce Brosnan and Robert Carlyle on the set of ' The World is not Enough' by Michael Apted. (Photo by Keith Hamshere/Sygma via Getty Images)Keith Hamshere/Getty Images
James Bond fans will surely remember Carlyle from the 1999 movie The World is Not Enough, in which the actor played the villainous Renard. But Carlyle is perhaps equally as famous for his work in Trainspotting and The Full Monty. More recently, Carlyle played an alternate version of John Lennon in the 2019 film Yesterday.
When Does Watson Season 2 Debut?Related: 'Watson' Just Quietly Turned One Classic Character Into a James Bond Villain
While Watson Season 1 just had its season finale on May 11, 2025, the second season was announced very quickly. But, this new twist about Sherlock Holmes returning is brand new. As of this writing, Watson Season 2 is expected, at the earliest, sometime in 2026.
Watson streams on Paramount+.Related: Unearthed Story From James Bond Creator Will Shock Longtime Fans
Amazon Is Selling an 'Amazing' $330 Ergonomic Desk Chair for $188 That Shoppers Say Is 'Sturdy and Comfortable'
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Why We Love This DealStaying focused and being productive during the work day isn’t always easy, especially when your desk setup is less than ideal. Working from the couch sounds nice in theory, but cradling a laptop while sprawled out is a surefire way to get a backache. If your home office is taking a toll on your mind and body, it’s time to invest in a quality chair that supports good posture and helps you get in the zone. Amazon has a great deal going on right now on a chair that's highly rated and well north of 40% off.
The Gabrylly Ergonomic Office Chair is on sale on Amazon for $188, a hefty 43% discount from its normal price of $330. This office chair is available in one colorway, black with a light grey mesh, at that price, and an all black colorway is on sale for just a dollar more at $189. It’s one of Amazon’s top-selling home office chairs—currently No. 10 in the category.
Gabrylly Ergonomic Office Chair, $188 (was $330) on Amazon
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Why Do Shoppers Love It?This Gabrylly chair is designed to create a comfortable, supportive sitting position for desk use, and thanks to its multiple adjustment points, it’ll work well for a wide range of body sizes. First off, shoppers love its heavy-duty design: It’s rated to support up to 400 pounds, and the five-prong base makes it very stable. It rides on polyurethane caster wheels, so it’s easy to scoot around at your desk.
The biggest selling point, however, is its comfortable feel. Shoppers love its mesh seat, which promotes cooling airflow, and the curved seatback offers great lumbar support for your back. The whole chair adjusts vertically, and the headrests and armrests are also adjustable to get a just-right fit to your body. And when you log off for the day, you can even relax in this chair: The seatback reclines into two leaned-back positions that are perfect for gaming, watching a movie, or reading.
What Shoppers Should KnowColor Options: The Gabrylly Ergonomic Office Chair is available in black with a light grey mesh for $188, and an all-black colorway is on sale for $189. There are 12 other colorways available at higher prices, ranging from $216 to $290.Key Dimensions: Overall, this chair measures 27.5 inches wide (including the bottom wheels) and up to 54.9 inches tall. The seat is 20.5 inches deep by 20 inches wide, and the seat back is 18.5 inches wide. Adjustability: This chair can be adjusted vertically, and the seat back can be adjusted to three positions: 90 degrees, 105 degrees, and 120 degrees. The armrests can be moved up and out of the way, and they also adjust out and up. The angle of the headrest can be adjusted, and it can also be repositioned vertically.Best Use Case: This chair is rated to hold up to 400 pounds, and it’s recommended for people 5’5” up to 6’2” in height.This chair makes a great pick for home office use, and with its curved, ergonomic seat design and impressive adjustability, it can be tweaked to fit almost anyone. The black and light grey colorway gives it a refined, minimalist look that matches well with any home office space.
What Shoppers Are Saying“The back support is amazing, I can feel the support, which helps my posture.”“Very sturdy and comfortable.”“Best bang for your buck gaming/office chair that you can buy.”One shopper has had their Gabrylly chair for over two years, and they said it’s “honestly the best chair I’ve ever owned.”
There’s no need to suffer through a workday with aches and pains, not when a highly rated, super comfortable chair like the Gabrylly Ergonomic Office Chair is available for well under $200. Take advantage of this deal today, though, because there’s no telling how long Amazon’s excellent bargain pricing will last.
Shop More Deals Like ThisJonpony Big and Tall Office Chair, $40 (was $100) at WalmartWaleaf Heavy Duty Big and Tall Office Chair, $199 (was $330) at WalmartFelixKing Office Chair With Headrest, $120 (was $210) on AmazonRadioactive Wasp Nest Found at Cold War Era Nuclear Weapons Facility
What sounds like the plot of a low-budget horror film came to life in Aiken, South Carolina, in early July. Radiological Control Operations employees at the Savannah River Site found a radioactive wasp nest hanging on a wooden post near nuclear waste tanks.
The facility, owned by the United States Department of Energy, once produced basic components to create nuclear weapons. Throughout the Cold War, it produced the plutonium 239 the made up the core of bombs. Since then, the plant has switched focus to fuel creation and environmental cleanup.
SRS workers have implemented a new carrier to transport spent nuclear fuel, reducing the material processing time for permanent disposal in coming years. Read More: https://t.co/xEGLVGrcZf pic.twitter.com/fBfrgTabJE
— SRS News (@SRSNews) July 28, 2025
Radiological employees at the plant regularly test radiation levels to determine if there are any nuclear waste leaks on site. Those working on the morning of July 3 came across the wasp nest at 100,000 dpm, 10 times the amount of radiation allowed by federal regulation.
The wasp nest was sprayed with insect killer and disposed of as nuclear waste, according to a report from the Department of Energy. The report clarifies that no radioactive leaks were found from the nuclear waste bins nearby, but that the wasp nest was likely a "legacy contamination."
Legacy contaminations occur from prolonged exposure to leftover radioactivity from a once actively contaminated site. No further reasons for contamination were given by the Department of Energy, and officials claim there is no outstanding danger to anybody in the area. "The ground and surrounded area did not have any contamination," the report concludes.
In 2021, a similar incident occurred at the Savannah River Site when radioactive bird droppings were found on the roof of one of the buildings. That incident also read at a level of 100,000 dpm. It is referenced as a "similar occurrence" in the newest report by the agency.
July 29, 2025
An 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hit Kamchatka, Russia. The Videos Are Wild
Videos of the Kamchatka, Russia, earthquake shaking buildings, the ground, homes, and even a hospital surgery room have gone viral.
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck on July 29, triggering concerns about tsunamis in Hawaii and the west coast of the United States.
Although some sites said the quake was an 8.7 magnitude, Reuters put the magnitude at 8.8.
RT posted a video showing doctors in Kamchatka conducting a surgery when the quake hit. According to the site, they "kept calm during the powerful quake- and never stopped the surgery."
Doctors in Kamchatka kept calm during the powerful quake — and never stopped the surgery
— RT (@RT_com) July 30, 2025
They stayed with the patient until the end
The patient is doing well, according to the Health Ministry pic.twitter.com/swtdBFSpm5
The "shallow earthquake damaged buildings and injured several people in the remote Russian region," Reuters reported, adding that Japan's eastern seaboard "was ordered to evacuate" as a result.
Wild footage from the earthquake in Kamchatka, Russia.
— Kirk Lubimov (@KirkLubimov) July 30, 2025
It was a long one and at 8.8 magnitude it's the 6th strongest earthquake recorded.
Tsunami watch for Japan, Hawaii and west coast of North America. pic.twitter.com/RG0VUcPlmx
Reuters noted that the earthquake damaged a kindergarten, but no serious injuries or deaths occurred.
One viral video of the inside of a home shaking was from a different earthquake and erroneously attributed to Kamchatka by online users. A video of fishermen rescuing whales on the beach is also old and not from the recent quake. Another viral video of a person at a desk is from a different earthquake as well.
Whoahhh! Another video showing the M8.8 earthquake that hit off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia 😱👀
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) July 30, 2025
📹 Adventures in the Northern Kurils/tg pic.twitter.com/eCi6hcUHDV
"At 11:24am local time (7/30/2025), a magnitude 8.8 earthquake occurred near the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia," wrote the U.S. Geological Survey.
"Tsunami alerts were issued around the Pacific Basin. It followed a magnitude 7.4 foreshock on July 20 and is near the epicenter of the 1952 magnitude 9.0 event."
The site explained further, "The July 29, 2025, M8.8 earthquake east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, occurred as the result of shallow reverse faulting. At the location of this earthquake, the Pacific plate is moving west-northwest with respect to the North America plate at about 80 mm/yr."
A massive M 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, triggering tsunami waves up to 4 meters and setting off emergency alerts across the Pacific. From Japan's Hokkaido to Hawaii, U.S. West Coast, and South Pacific nations, residents were urged to… pic.twitter.com/uA6fTLLoUP
— WritterSanataniAgain (@SanatanEkBharat) July 30, 2025
The site continued, "Note, the North American plate extends westward beyond the North American continent. The earthquake’s location and sense of motion is consistent with faulting on the subduction zone plate interface of the Kuril-Kamchatka arc."
Russia 🇷🇺!
— Islamist Cannibal (@Raviagrawal300) July 30, 2025
The walls of the "Rodnichok" kindergarten in Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka Peninsula, collapsed following the 8.7-magnitude earthquake. No children were present at the time, as the building was under repair. pic.twitter.com/gQ0SaXlC9u
The Survey added, "The 29 July 2025, Mw 8.8 Kamchatka earthquake is the largest event to occur globally since the 2011 Mw 9.0 Tohoku, Japan earthquake, and among the top ten largest earthquakes to occur globally since 1900. The 29 July 2025, Mw 8.8 event is the latest in a sequence of earthquakes occurring offshore of the Kamchatka peninsula that began 10 days earlier."
More video of the M8.7 earthquake that hit off the coast of Kamchatka, Russian. It lasted AGES 👀 pic.twitter.com/mfg06N3vVj
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) July 30, 2025
The statement continued: "These earthquakes occurred in the seismically active Kuril-Kamchatka subduction zone, where the Pacific plate subducts northwest beneath the North America plate."
Related: Oprah Winfrey's Road in Hawaii Goes Viral Amid Tsunami Warning
Lawmaker Stands Up to Delta
Earlier this month, Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein announced that the company planned to expand its use of AI in setting its prices, sparking widespread criticism. Now, one lawmaker is pushing back against the airline.
During an earnings call last week, Hauenstein told reporters that about 3 percent of the airline's domestic ticket prices are already set using AI, and the company hopes to expand that to 20 percent by the end of 2025.
Hauenstein also boasted about Delta's partnership with Fetcherr, a tech company that claims to be able to "set the perfect price every time" using AI. He went as far as to compare the AI analysis to a "super analyst" that does not have the same limitations that a human analyst does.
“We’ve started this and I’d say what we have today with AI is we have a super analyst,” Hauenstein said, according to Airline Geeks. “We have an analyst that’s working 24/7, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And trying to simulate, given the same inputs that an analyst sees today, real-time, what should the price points be. And that output is different than what we have in the market. And so we’re letting the machine tell us, actually, go ahead and price in a very controlled environment.”
As Delta moves forward with this plan, though, there has been plenty of pushback with several Senators demanding answers, a former FTC chair issuing a warning about the ramifications of the change, and even a competing CEO condemning the move.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - APRIL 09: Delta Air Lines planes park at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on April 09, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Delta Air Lines pulled back its full-year financial guidance and warned that “growth has largely stalled” given the uncertainty over how developments on global trade will affect the economy. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Now, one lawmaker is looking to stand against the change with actual legislation.
This week, Utah state Rep. Tyler Clancy announced that he is running a bill to prevent companies from setting prices for individuals based on their personal data.
"It's also a huge invasion of your privacy," Clancy, a Republican from Provo, told KSL.com. "I think that what my legislation is going to need to do is recognize this as not a recognized or acceptable business practice unless there's an explicit opt-in provision. It shouldn't be something that you opt out of."
Clancy provided an example that illustrates just why this type of personalized pricing is such a problem.
"Cinemark or AMC Theatres can recognize, 'Hey, Friday night, this is our peak pricing' ... so they're being transparent about why you're being charged more," he said, adding that it would be different if a theater charged a weekly moviegoer less than it charged someone who was going to see the same showing with a friend visiting from out of town. "It's the same night, it's the same movie, but one person's being charged more than the other."
"Consumer protection, I think, is largely viewed as more of a progressive issue, but consumer privacy, or privacy in general, is seen as more of a conservative issue," he said. "I do think there's a large overlap in setting some commonsense guardrails around this kind of really unique and invasive pricing that hopefully we can find some momentum here."
We'll have to see how this proposed legislation progresses.
Oprah Winfrey's Road in Hawaii Goes Viral Amid Tsunami Warning
"Oprah Winfrey's road" in Maui became a viral trend on X as Hawaiians rushed to safety amid a tsunami warning.
People alleged in viral videos that Winfrey was refusing to open her gated road for people trying to escape to safety. However, another online report then said the road was opened.
But does Oprah really have a private road in Hawaii?
Winfrey owns a ranch in Kula, HI, according to a 2024 article by Hawaii News Now.
That article reported that two men were arrested for trying to hunt on Winfrey's property. "Thompson Road is a public road that runs through private property owned by the Oprah Winfrey Ranch," that article notes. NBC News also reported in the hunting incident that there is "a public road that runs through Winfrey’s ranch in Kula."
However, News 8000 reported in 2019 that Winfrey does own a private road. She opened it to help evacuees of the Maui fire.
"Access to the road was given to county officials immediately. This was many hours ago. Hoping for the safety of all,” she wrote at the time of the Maui fire, according to News 8000.
People in Hawaii are reportedly trying to use Oprah’s private road to escape the tsunami but she/police have it closed off.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) July 30, 2025
If true, this is a massive scandal for the billionaire that will ruin her reputation further forever.pic.twitter.com/AAlGS9ySGJ
It was not clear, however, whether the gated road in the viral video was really Oprah's private road.
Travel.com wrote about Oprah's road previously. "Oprah's 870 acre ranch is right at the very end of Thompson Road in Kula. Drive as far as you can and you'll hit her wooden front gate. I was there around Christmas and it was decorated with a lovely wreath," the author noted.
A massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake in Russia sparked tsunami concerns on the island, which was under the tsunami warning from the National Weather Service.
"Look at this. I think they're trying to open Oprah's road. C'mon Oprah, save us... Everybody trying to get in,. Cops trying to open it. Nope, still closed," a man said in one viral video.
🚨 BREAKING: Following INTENSE public pressure, Oprah’s private road has been OPENED to those escaping the tsunami
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 30, 2025
WELL DONE, EVERYONE! 👏
It should’ve been opened HOURS ago, but if you’re in Wailea on Maui and need to get to higher ground, USE OPRAH’S ROAD NOW!
Haleakala… pic.twitter.com/u8sBnFdDHE
Gates are visible in the man's video. "We're stuck and a tsunami is coming," the man said in the video.
Some X users blasted Winfrey online after the claims went viral.
Oregon Tsunami Warning: Live Map, Arrival Times and Tracker
The entire Oregon coastline is under a tsunami advisory, according to the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.
One of the largest earthquakes of all time, an 8.8 magnitude quake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka peninsula, on the evening of July 29 triggered the tsunami warnings and advisories.
NWS and NOAA issued warnings and advisories for all of the west coast of the United States, as well as Hawaii and Alaska.
Oregon so far is only under a tsunami advisory, which is one step lower than a tsunami warning.
A live map and tracker for Oregon's tsunami advisory produced by the NWS can be found here.
Waves can be expected to first arrive in Oregon as early as 11:35 p.m. July 29, according to NWS, though tsunami waves can continue to hit shores after that.
It's not yet clear how tall the waves will get once they reach Oregon, but they'll likely be less than a foot high, NWS Meteorologist Treena Jensen told KGW 8.
"There’s no indication that the tsunami would need to be upgraded to a warning for Oregon or Washington," Jensen said.
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management monitoring the situation said waves are not expected to exceed 1 to 2 feet in height. Coastal residents are not being urged to seek shelter, but they should still watch for danger.
Should the need arise, tsunami evacuation zones can be found here.
Tsunami waves have not caused major injuries or damage in Russia or Japan so far, according to the Associated Press. The earthquake driving the tsunami warnings did cause some minor injuries and building damage in Russia, but nobody has been reported dead.
The earthquake is the strongest in the world since a 9.0 magnitude quake in March 2011 off the coast of Japan, which caused the historic meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Japanese nuclear power plants have not reported any abnormalities, AP reported. But the company that operates the Fukushima plant has said roughly 4,000 workers are seeking shelter on higher ground and monitoring conditions.
Former FTC Chair Issues Warning on Delta Changes
Delta Air Lines sparked controversy last week when company president Glen Hauenstein announced that the company planned to expand its use of AI in setting its prices. But one former chair of the Federal Trade Commission does not sound enthused about the move.
During an earnings call last week, Hauenstein told reporters that about 3 percent of the airline's domestic ticket prices are already set using AI, and that the company hopes to expand that to 20 percent by the end of 2025. He also boasted about Delta's partnership with Fetcherr, a tech company that claims to be able to "set the perfect price every time" using AI.
Hauenstein compared the AI analysis to a "super analyst" that does not have the same limitations that a human analyst does.
“We’ve started this and I’d say what we have today with AI is we have a super analyst,” Hauenstein said, according to Airline Geeks. “We have an analyst that’s working 24/7, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And trying to simulate, given the same inputs that an analyst sees today, real-time, what should the price points be. And that output is different than what we have in the market. And so we’re letting the machine tell us, actually, go ahead and price in a very controlled environment.”
Delta's plan has already sparked concern from a number of different lawmakers, with one going as far as to call the move "predatory." Now, a former FTC chair is speaking out about the move.
During a recent podcast appearance, Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan spoke out about Delta's AI use in setting its fares, issuing a major warning to customers about the potential ramifications of such a move.
"This idea of surveillance pricing, where not only is your data being collected on you, but then it is being used against you to price as much as you will pay," Biden-era Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan told the Chuck ToddCast last week. "So, imagine you had a death in the family, and you got an email notice about where the services are going to be. You go to buy a plane ticket and the airline company knows you are trying to get to a funeral. It's an emergency, and maybe they'll overcharge you, right?"
Clearly, Delta's plan is controversial, with one competing CEO even expressing concern.
It will certainly be interesting to see how this all plays out.
California Tsunami Warning: Live Map and Tracker
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued tsunami warnings and advisories for all of California's coastline on July 29 in the evening.
One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in Russia triggered tsunami warnings all over the Pacific Ocean, and NOAA is warning Californians waves will likely hit their shores.
The agency on its website shows a live map and tracker for tsunami updates, found here.
Another live map and tracker produced by the National Weather Service can be found here.
Tsunami waves are expected to hit California between 11:50 p.m. July 29 and 1:15 a.m. July 30, according to the NWS.
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia, a peninsula on the eastern edge of the country, north of Japan.
California's Geological Survey Tsunami Website includes a preparedness guide, which outlines hazard areas and urges residents to stay out of those areas until officials say it's safe to return.
A map of the state's tsunami hazard areas can be found here.
Most of southern California is currently under a tsunami advisory while Humboldt County and north of there is under a more severe tsunami warning, according to NOAA's map.
So far, the tsunami waves have not caused major injuries or damage in Russia or Japan, according to the Associated Press. The earthquake that set off the waves did cause some minor injuries in Russia, as well as building damage, but nobody has been reported dead.
The earthquake is the strongest in the world since a 9.0 magnitude quake in March 2011 off the coast of Japan, which caused major damage to the island nation, including the historic meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
So far Japanese nuclear power plants have reported no abnormalities, AP reported, and the company that operates the Fukushima plant has said roughly 4,000 workers are seeking shelter on higher ground and monitoring conditions.
Flights Diverted From Hawaii as Tsunami Threat Looms
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are diverting flights away from Hawaii as a tsunami threat looms.
The state of Hawaii is under a tsunami warning on July 30 as a result of a massive 8.7 earthquake in Russia. That's according to the National Weather Service.
As a result, travelers headed to Hawaii are, in some cases, finding their planes redirected back to the mainland.
According to KIRO 7, Alaska Airlines is "temporarily holding or diverting flights bound for Hawaii in response to a tsunami warning issued for the Hawaiian Islands and parts of Alaska."
As a precaution, "some flights already en route to Hawai‘i are being redirected back to the mainland or diverted to alternate locations," the site reported.
“We are monitoring a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands and portions of the state of Alaska and assessing our flight operations. We are holding flight departures to the Islands on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines." the airline said, according to Hawaii News Now. The two airlines operate under the same corporate umbrella.
Alaska Airlines is offering flexible travel due to the tsunami warning"Due to a tsunami warning we are offering a flexible travel policy to/from Oahu (HNL), Kona (KOA), Kauai (LIH), and Maui (OGG) if you would like to change or cancel your flight," Alaska Airlines says on its website.
"Flights may be delayed or canceled. Please monitor your regularly. Sign up for flight notifications and we'll notify you of any last-minute delays, cancellations, or gate changes on your flights by email or text message," the airline wrote.
The policy affects travel to Maui, Oahu, Kona, and Lihue, HI. The affected dates are July 29 and July 30.
“We are monitoring a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands and portions of the state of Alaska and assessing our flight operations,” Alaska Airlines said in a statement to KIRO 7. “Guests with travel to, from or within the Hawaiian Islands should check the status of their flight before heading to the airport.”
Related: Washington Tsunami 'Warning': Live Map, Tracker & Arrival Times
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