Local (Benalmádena & Málaga)
- The province of Málaga was overflowing with celebrations after Spain’s second World Cup victory, with fans taking to the streets to hail the second star. Unfortunately, the celebration saw a tragedy as a 13-year-old minor died after a fountain collapsed. Diario SUR
- Traffic on the A-7 in Torremolinos has been complicated this morning due to a collision between a car and a motorcycle. Diario SUR
- Málaga is offering free summer activities for seniors this year, ranging from boat rides to karaoke. Diario SUR
Spain (Independent & Transparency)
- Spain has won its second World Cup in a spectacular tournament where they only conceded one goal in eight matches. A goal by Ferran Torres in extra time secured the victory against Argentina. elDiario.es
- The World Cup final was a clash of generations and playstyles, with Argentina’s squad averaging 29 years old against Spain’s 26. Messi played his third final at 39, contrasting sharply with Spain’s emerging 19-year-old star Lamine Yamal. elDiario.es
- Before the opening whistle of the World Cup final, Donald Trump and Pedro Sánchez were seen meeting in the stadium’s presidential box. elDiario.es
World & Independent Investigations
- Tlaib is calling for UAW federal monitor Neil Barofsky to resign after a recording undercut his claims regarding his interactions with union President Shawn Fain over Israel. Dropsite News
- Texas Democrats are formally asking for an investigation into Attorney General Ken Paxton after reporting indicated he may have violated election law. ProPublica
- The DHS is planning an “all-out war” on immigration scammers as fraud complaints have doubled in recent periods. ProPublica
- AIPAC bundlers have significantly propped up Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar, accounting for two-thirds of his campaign cash as he lost over $600K investing campaign funds in crypto. The Intercept
- While Democrats keep promising to fix the country’s problems, they consistently fail because they refuse to name the corporate interests standing in the way of progress. The Lever
Iran War (Independent Sources Only)
- The U.S. has recently bombed civilian infrastructure in Iran, while Israeli attacks in Gaza are at their highest level since the supposed ceasefire. Dropsite News
- Ansarallah vows to block Saudi access to Bab al-Mandab following the first Saudi airstrikes against them in four years. This threatens to upend their tenuous ceasefire just as the truce between the U.S. and Iran is crumbling over the Strait of Hormuz. Dropsite News
- Analysts point to Senator Lindsey Graham’s warmongering legacy and predict it will serve as Trump’s formula for the next U.S. forever war in Iran. The Intercept
Tech
- Major Ethereum-based firm Consensys accidentally hired a North Korean hacker operating under the alias “Tyler Knapp” as a software developer. Dropsite News
- Vendors are increasingly pitching drone technology to schools in Arkansas as a proposed option for stopping active shooters. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- Analysts continue to raise questions and scrutinize the long-term viability of China’s current overarching tech strategy. The Atlantic
Entertainment (House Music Events)
- Dreambeach Costa del Sol 2026 will take place at the Vélez-Málaga Fairgrounds on July 31st and August 1st, 2026. The electronic music festival features heavy hitters like David Guetta, Eric Prydz, Sasha & John Digweed, and Loco Dice. Dreambeach Festival
- Disco Sin Resaca is an upcoming electronic music event scheduled for August 8, 2026, taking place at the Nerja Coworking space. Allevents.in / Nerja