Elaine Wilder

Movie theaters are still a thing, and they have ice-cold AC, icy drinks, and plenty of snack options. Then again, so does your place. Whether it’s hitting the mall to catch something on the big screen or sticking with #NetflixAndChill on your own comfy couch, our ongoing film coverage can help you decide what to see (or not see).

It’s hard to imagine, but we’ve got only two weeks left in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This six-week spectacular came with eight built-in days off called “rest days,” and four of them are coming up, including today, Wed, Jul 8. Wednesdays are for reading the Weekly. But then what? Thursday, July 9, 2026 While there is a match at 3pm — France vs. Morocco in the quarterfinals — you’ve got plenty of time after the game to stop by Second Thursday at the Carter.

We have guests, y’all, so be on your best behavior. Do not shoot your guns into the air. Leave no dog unattended in the backyard. Don’t set anything on fire. EMS is too busy with the World Cup for your Yankee-doodle foolishness, and the shelters are already full of animals needing homes. There’s no room for your freaked-out Frenchie. Now, after you clean your room, get out there and have a good time! You turn 250 only once.