Bicycle phone mounts have been a regular part of my life in bike-obsessed Amsterdam ever since 2008, when I got my first phone with built-in GPS and turn-by-turn navigation. I've used dozens of mounts since, until they were either lost, broken, or stolen, or something better emerged.
I could have saved a ton of money and annoyance had the $49.95 Loop Micro Mount been available all those years ago.
For the last few weeks, I've been testing the ultra-compact Micro Mount. It took all of three minutes to unbox and screw into my bike's stem cap. Then it just sits there discreetly, out of the way until I expand its jaws to help guide me into pla …
That sub-$20,000 price for the Indiana-built pickup was a big selling point for the EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, and was only possible after applying the $7,500 tax credit to the retail price. The price promotion was scrubbed from the Slate Auto site as recently as yesterday, according to TechCrunch. The website now shows an expected price of “mid-twenties.”
Slate’s under $20,000 price tag for a vehicle it won’t start delivering until late 2026 was always accompanied by an asterisk, with fine print highlighting federal incentives that were “subject to change.” And change was certainly expected: Trump campaigned heavily on the promise to end President Biden’s fictitious “EV mandate,” because electric cars are for socialists in MAGA world.
Trump’s embrace of oil and gas, while simultaneously dismantling incentives meant to spur the adoption of EVs and clean energies, is a gift to Chinese makers of electric cars, solar panels, and batteries. The US is now on course to own the past while China is firmly positioned to dominate the future.
Here we look back on the entire "Jurassic" franchise to rank its entries from worst to best.
See where "Rebirth," "Jurassic World," and (of course) the original "Jurassic Park" all land.
Audiences seemingly can't get enough of the "Jurassic" franchise.
Five years after the close of the "Jurassic World" trilogy with 2022's "Jurassic World: Dominion," moviegoers are now given "Jurassic World Rebirth," which is set decades after "Dominion."
1993's "Jurassic Park," based on the book by Michael Crichton, revolutionized visual effects as Steven Spielberg's stunning dinosaurs looked so lifelike. It launched the craze for VFX blockbusters that we watch today (legend has it, George Lucas was so taken by the effects in "Jurassic" it convinced him he could make his "Star Wars" prequels).
Six sequels since, grossing over $6 billion worldwide (not counting the revenue from amusement park rides, video games, and animated spinoffs), it's not slowing down.
Here we rank all the movies from worst to best.
7. "Jurassic Park: Dominion" (2022)
The whole gang was back in "Jurassic Park: Dominion."
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With dinosaurs and humans now living together following the events of "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," the climax to the "World" trilogy brings back the cast from the previous "Jurassic" movies to set everything straight.
Despite the fun nostalgia that Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum bring to the story, the movie itself is a mindless journey from one action sequence to the next. And don't even get us started on the giant locust subplot.
6. "Jurassic World" (2015)
Producers go for broke with "Jurassic World."
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The "Jurassic Park" franchise is essentially about humans not being able to let go of the past, and the horrifying consequences of what happens when that gets out of control. Let's call it weaponized nostalgia.
In "Jurassic World," that concept gets very meta, but not in a cool, self-aware kind of way: 22 years after the events of the first movie, humans have created a dino theme park. Both Jurassic World the park and "Jurassic World" the movie are cash-grabbing, nostalgia-exploiting efforts that made millions of dollars off of humanity's failure to not learn from our past.
Chris Pratt's half-commitment to an accent is more genuine than this movie, but we'll admit we were entertained throughout.
5. "Jurassic Park III" (2001)
"Alan!"
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"Jurassic Park III," directed by "Captain America: The First Avenger" director Joe Johnston, has some memorable, redeeming qualities. The Spinosaurus is a menacing alternative to the overused T. rex and the entire "bird cage" sequence is actually riveting.
But it can never escape the fact that it probably shouldn't exist in the first place: Sam Neill's Alan Grant is coerced into returning to a dinosaur island and, shockingly, nothing goes according to plan.
The ending is rushed — as if everyone involved in this movie wanted to escape it faster than the characters wanted to get off the island — and the disappointing, terribly CGI'd Spinosaurus vs. T. rex fight was not worth the Rock 'em Sock 'em-style toy we owned growing up.
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It had all the elements to be great. Producers brought back screenwriter David Koepp, who penned the first two movies, and they hired "Rogue One" director Gareth Edwards. But by the time the end credits roll on "Rebirth," you have the feeling of what could have been.
From the "Jaws"-like boat scenes to all the nostalgic hat tips to "Jurassic Park," the movie felt like it was following the usual blockbuster formula, though it gets points for at least telling a stand-alone movie.
You just have to think: If this movie had come out a decade from now instead of three years after "Dominion," would it have worked better?
3. "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" (1997)
As the decades pass, we realize "The Lost World" is not a bad movie.
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The first "Jurassic" sequel, "The Lost World," gets a bump for once again being directed by Steven Spielberg — some critics even argue that while it's nowhere near as good as the first movie, it's actually better directed.
That direction keeps the tension mounting throughout the movie, until the infamous San Diego-set ending. Bringing back Jeff Goldblum and adding Julianne Moore to the mix helps things, as well, and by all accounts, this movie should have been a masterpiece. But a terrible script ensured our disappointment before the cameras even began to roll.
2. "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (2018)
"Fallen Kingdom" is the best sequel of the franchise.
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The problem with the "Jurassic" sequels is that none of them can quite justify their existence. It's easy to regurgitate the same concept over and over again, but it's actually hard to make it worthwhile.
But "Fallen Kingdom" is the most self-aware of all of the "Jurassic" sequels: people are really dumb, we keep getting ourselves into the same situations, and that's the point. The movie brings that to its natural conclusion and is probably the only sequel that actually raises the stakes by the end of the movie.
That makes it not only better than its predecessor but the best sequel in the franchise (even if that's not saying much).
While the movie thinks it's way smarter than it actually is (dinosaurs are a metaphor for global warming and civil rights and other social issues!), it at least tries to tap into some of those ideas. The logical question arises from that: do these movies need to be that cognizant? But we'd rather they were somewhat mindful of the world they inhabit than mindless.
1. "Jurassic Park" (1993)
Nothing beats the OG.
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Do we even have to explain ourselves?
Spielberg's original film is classic blockbuster entertainment with the heart and smarts to match.
The movie didn't just push the envelope in what was possible on the big screen but opened the door for how the blockbuster movie would be made for decades to come.
Travis Clarkcontributed to a previous version of this post.
A juror in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial is breaking their silence after the trial has come to an end.
“We spent over two days deliberating,” the juror, who opted to remain nameless, said in a statement to ABC News on Thursday, July 3. “Our decision was based solely on the evidence presented and how the law is stated.”
The juror added that the notion that Diddy’s celebrity status influenced their decision-making was “highly insulting and belittling to the jury and the deliberation process.” The jury consisted of 12 people, which included eight men and four women.
“We would have treated any defendant in the same manner regardless of who they are. I have nothing else to say,” the statement concluded.
Diddy, 55, was on trial following his September 2024 arrest. He was charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. The disgraced music mogul pleaded not guilty to all charges and has denied all of the allegations against him.
“We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo said in a statement at the time. “He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal. To his credit Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”
Diddy was held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn ahead of the trial, which began in May. His four requests for bail were denied by Judge Arun Subramanian.
After weeks of testimony, the jury deliberated for days. On Wednesday, July 2, news broke that Diddy was acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges but was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.
Following the trial’s outcome, Diddy’s lawyer asked for the immediate release of the rapper. Agnifilo proposed that Diddy would return to his Miami Beach home on Star Island, pay $1 million bail and surrender his passport.
However, Judge Subramanian ruled that Diddy will remain behind bars until his sentencing, which is scheduled for October 3.
After leaving court on Wednesday, Diddy’s lawyers held a press conference outside the New York City building. Agnifilo shared that while the outcome was a “great victory,” they are “not nearly done fighting.”
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When you’ve got a schedule that consistently goes straight from meetings to margs, you need tops that can do it all. The best office blouses are the perfect blend between polished and playful — but for summer? They’ve got to be lightweight as well. They’re the kind that require no outfit change — no matter the temperature, happy hour destination or big meeting on the calendar.
Breezy, flattering and designed to work overtime (so you don’t have to), we found 17 blouses on Amazon that can keep up with your busy lifestyle. Think: chic tie-necks, silky fabrics and subtle statement sleeves that can style just as well with trousers as they do with jeans. You don’t have to blow your paycheck to get one — these styles start at just $10.
17 Office-Approved Summer Blouses to Wear Straight to Happy Hour
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1. Our Favorite: While this bestselling chiffon blouse is on the dressier side, it can still be styled casually with a pair of jeans post-work.
2. Boutique-Worthy: Bringing a dash of girly elegance, this flutter-sleeve blouse has cute layered ruffle details.
3. Chiffon-Chic: Thanks to its versatile quarter-sleeve design, this dressy chiffon blouse can be worn year-round.
4. Perfectly Polished: Look pretty and polished in this ruffle-trim blouse. It comes in a variety of colors like baby blue and butter yellow.
5. Expensive-Looking: With how intricate this lace detail blouse is, it looks like it could cost five times the price.
6. Date Night Vibes: More than just happy hour, this elegant ruffle-sleeve blouse can be worn with a sleek slip skirt and heels for date nights.
The story of an emotional night at Euro 2025 was in one part the sense of mourning, but there was also the persistent cheers of the Portugal fans and the manner in which they bounced and sang, as if determined to embrace what they had
Drone footage captured the huge scale of powerful tributes to Diogo Jota from Liverpool fans at Anfield after the footballer was killed in a car crash in Spain on Thursday, 3 July.
