New Disney Live-Action, Upcoming Second Amendment Case, and More

Thursday, July 9th, 2026

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Brace yourselves. Tomorrow, the new live-action "Moana" hits theaters.

If you're asking yourself, "Does Disney even know how to make an original movie anymore?" you're not alone.

Critics are already slamming the movie as a soulless, shot-for-shot remake that just makes you wish you were watching the animated version, while also pointing out how out of place Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's very obvious wig is.

The biggest fear, however, is the inevitable effect this movie will have on our children. Seriously, if we have to listen to "How Far I'll Go" one more time…

If you're curious, here's the trailer, and the reviews are here.

Last week, the Supreme Court announced it will hear appeals challenging bans on semiautomatic firearms imposed in various states.

The last time the court ruled on the scope of the Second Amendment was in 2022, when it held that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public.

Arguments are not expected to be heard until the fall.

Read more about the background of the case here.

These days, it seems a new "high-tech" gadget comes out every week, promising to revolutionize the way you live your life.

Listen, we love cool tech as much as the next guy, but we don't want empty promises and high costs. If we're going to spend the money, we want to spend it on things that are actually worth it.

Luckily, we've found a list of the best gadgets of 2026 so far. Covering everything from cameras to vacuums to audio enhancers, there's bound to be something worth checking out.

Explore the full list here.

A preliminary hearing that began Monday is now stretching into several days as the court reviews the evidence in the Tyler Robinson case.

Robinson stands accused of murdering Turning Point [USA founder] Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025.

Under Utah law, the court must first review the evidence in a preliminary hearing before a judge decides whether there is probable cause that a crime has been committed.

So far, videos of Kirk's death, new footage allegedly showing Robinson climbing to a rooftop at the campus where Kirk was shot, DNA evidence, and more have been presented.

See more on the hearing here.

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