Here’s a look at some of the top stories trending online today, July 17. They include the latest news on the latest changes to Social Security, who won at the 2025 ESPYs and much more.
Social Security 2026 COLA estimated at 2.7%, but much of it will go to Medicare Part B (
USA Today
)
Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes (
BBC
)
Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director (
AP
)
Tsunami warnings canceled after massive earthquake off Alaska triggers threat for US coastline (
Fox
)
Massive fire destroys Tomorrowland music festival main stage days before opening (
ABC
)
Other trending headlines
Biles, SGA, Eagles capture top honors at ESPYs (
ESPN
)
Pete Davidson Is Going to Be a Dad! Comedian Expecting His First Baby with Girlfriend Elsie Hewitt (
People
)
Eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Von Miller signing with Commanders (
NFL
)
Emma Watson: Harry Potter actress banned from driving for six months for speeding (
BBC
)
‘Legend of Zelda’ movie casts Bo Bergason as Zelda, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link (
NBC
)
