The DRONE ATTACK That Just Shut Down Saudi Arabia's Oil LIFELINE
Iraq removes a military commander and opens investigations into the attack that came from an area bordering Iran.
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Why Apple's Next iPhone Could FOLD Your Expectations in HALF
Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In. On Wednesday, Apple held its annual September product launch at its Steve Jobs Theater. The event will be remembered for two debuts. One was the long-awaited announcement of the company’s first folding phone, the iPhone Duo. The other was the first public appearance of its new CEO, John Ternus, who appeared briefly in person and at length in the prerecorded keynote presentation. I came to Cupertino looking forward to the time I’d get wi
How AI Personas Are UNLOCKING Human Creativity in Unexpected WAYS
AI personas can be used to explore mindfulness. Langerian Mindfulness Scale (LMS) and the Triangle Task are invoked. Interesting results. AI Insider analysis and scoop.
Business
Why Paramount Says This Antitrust Lawsuit Will CRUMBLE
Paramount’s lawyers filed a legal response to the states’ antitrust lawsuit against the Warner Bros. Discovery merger on Friday, sketching out arguments and defenses it may use at a trial next March. Among other defenses, Paramount’s lawyers said they may claim that the coalition of 12 states lacks the authority to regulate the merger, “which […]
Why Your BEST Employees Are Your BIGGEST Threat
Cheryl had already lost two of the 12 people on her team in the company’s first reduction in force. Then her product marketing lead resigned to join a competitor. A few weeks later, she was asked to cut two more roles. But Cheryl, the company’s chief marketing officer, was most concerned about the marketing manager who ran the firm’s content platform—and had told her months earlier that she was burned out. As Cheryl explained, “I need to accelerate our training plan. If she leaves, we’re screwed
Politics
The ICON Who Changed Everything for Women Just PASSED at 92
Journalist, social, and political activist Gloria Steinem speaks on stage at Ms. Foundation For Women 2016 Gloria Awards Gala at The Pierre Hotel on April 27, 2016 in New York City. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Ms. Foundation For Women Feminist trailblazer, journalist, and reproductive rights advocate Gloria Steinem has died at age 92. Steinem spent more than five decades advocating for women’s equality and reproductive rights. Her legacy includes helping found influential organizations
The ARREST in a Death That Haunted MISSISSIPPI
Tasia Fortune's body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August.
The CRYPTO BILLIONAIRE Who Just Made Britain's Largest Political BET
Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.
Where Trump Is REALLY Spending His Weekend
President Trump’s trip comes after a two-day Republican rally in Dallas, where he tried to energize voters amid fears that the party could face losses in the midterms.
The Trump Library Lawsuit About to VANISH in Court
The judge, in halting the pretrial fact-finding process, said President Trump’s claim of immunity could “dispose of the entire case” involving the library to be built in Miami.
Why Florida Just Offered ASYLUM to a Single JUROR
DeSantis: ‘Florida will provide asylum’ to holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case thehill.com Domestic violence allegations raise questions about holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial NBC Boston Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy’s Mistrial Highlights a Divide in America nytimes.com Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial was only Black person on the jury, panelist reveals: report Fox News Lindsay Clancy juror says Patrick Clancy's testimony swayed her decision, reveals more about lone holdout
International
Why Global Shipping Routes Are SUDDENLY Under SIEGE
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move threatens Saudi oil exports through a key commercial lane. And Saudi Arabia said it shut down a major oil pipeline as a precaution after it came under attack.
The Meeting That Could RESHAPE the World's Power BALANCE
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders of the BRICS nations for a summit on trade, investment, and global conflicts.
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Why Every Major Power Is Quietly ABANDONING America's ORBIT
Xi, Putin and Modi meet in New Delhi as U.S. tariffs, sanctions and the Iran war test whether BRICS members can find more common ground.
Why Officials Say the DEATH TOLL Will Keep RISING
The deadly fire had begun in the ferry’s cargo hold, then tore through the ship within seconds The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan, on Saturday morning, as the country’s coast guard warned the death toll of 35 would grow. Tents were being set up to receive 30 bodies brought from the M/V June Aster, which ran aground near the tourist hotspot after a fire erupted on Wednesday evening and tore through the vesse
Health
The FDA Just Approved Something MILLIONS Will Need This FALL
The FDA has approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines that target the XFG variant. Luis Alvarez · DigitalVision/Getty The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026–2027 season, all targeting the JN.1-lineage XFG variant. All four vaccines are approved for adults ages 65 and older, as well as younger people with underlying conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, with eligibility varying by vaccine. The updated vaccines are de
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The BREAKTHROUGH Drug That Could Change Pancreatic Cancer SURVIVAL
The FDA approved Rasonque (daraxonrasib), a groundbreaking new drug to treat metastatic pancreatic cancer. Photo courtesy of Revolution Medicines The FDA approved Rasonque, a new drug to treat the most common type of pancreatic cancer. A clinical trial found that those who received Rasonque had more than double the average survival rate: around 13 months compared to just over 6 months with chemotherapy alone. Pancreatic cancer was the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death globally
Why This Diabetes Drug Just Got a GAME-CHANGING New APPROVAL
The FDA has approved Mounjaro for cardiovascular risk reduction in people with type 2 diabetes. Milko · E+/Getty The FDA has approved Mounjaro to help reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk. A major clinical trial found that Mounjaro performed as well as Trulicity for reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death. People taking Mounjaro had an 8% lower relative risk of major cardiovascular events compared with
The Weight-Loss Drug That's Now CRUSHING Sleep Apnea
A new review found that GLP-1s offer significant improvements in obstructive sleep apnea associated with obesity. vitapix/E+/Getty Images New research has found that GLP-1 drugs may improve obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) related to obesity. The effects of tirzepatide (Zepound), which is FDA approved for OSA, were especially notable. GLP-1s appear to improve OSA associated with obesity by promoting fat loss in the neck, throat, and tongue. CPAP therapy should be continued until a physician has
Why Your Morning Coffee Ritual Could Be SILENTLY Dangerous
Drinking coffee or tea at very high temperatures could triple your risk of esophageal cancer, researchers say. alvarez/E+/Getty Images Researchers have found a possible link between drinking very hot drinks and esophageal cancer. Drinking coffee or tea at too high a temperature was associated with a threefold risk. Experts advise allowing your hot beverage to cool before drinking. Avoiding other esophageal cancer risk factors like smoking and drinking heavily may matter more. Do you need a c
The Question About Alcohol That Doctors Can't ANSWER Honestly
Research shows that alcohol consumption can raise your risk of cancer and other health conditions, as well as alcohol-related cancer death. Krit of Studio OMG · Moment/Getty Recent research found that alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the United States doubled between 1990 and 2023. Another study found that even low levels of alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk of several cancers. Other research linked heavy drinking to a 25% higher risk of colorectal cancer. Alcoh
The Bedroom Habit That's ATTACKING Your Heart While You SLEEP
A new study suggests that light exposure during sleep could raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yana Iskayeva/Moment/Getty Images New research shows that even dim light during sleep may thicken heart muscle walls and reduce heart flexibility, potentially raising cardiovascular risk. The findings build on prior evidence linking nighttime light exposure to cardiovascular disease risk. Optimizing your sleep environment can help protect your heart health. Sleeping in dark conditions may b
Why Prostate Cancer Cases Are EXPLODING 3% Every YEAR
The ACS notes that prostate cancer cases are on the rise, but early detection and screening may help reverse the trend. Maskot/Getty The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates there will be 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer in 2026. Prostate cancer cases increased by around 3% per year between 2014 and 2022, with the steepest increase occurring in advanced-stage diagnoses. The ACS says the increase in diagnoses is largely due to more men being screened, although many are still not being
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The Unexpected Vaccine That Could SAVE Your Heart
Recent research shows that the shingles vaccine may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A boy and the sea · E+/Getty A recent study found that the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) was associated with a 9% lower cardiovascular disease burden compared with the older live vaccine. Researchers observed lower burdens of coronary heart disease, heart failure, ischemic stroke in men, and atrial fibrillation (AFib) among those who received Shingrix. The CDC recommends the shingles
The Simple Program That CUTS Heart Rhythm Problems by HALF
A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced AFib recurrence by 45%. RealPeopleGroup/E+/Getty Images Exercise interventions are underutilized in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm disorder. A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced time spent in atrial fibrillation by 45% compared with usual care (3.9% vs. 7.1%). Participants in the exercise group had improved cardiorespiratory fitness and resting heart rate,
Why 1 in 3 Young Women Are SKIPPING a Life-Saving TEST
According to recent research, nearly 32% of females in their 20s have never had a cervical screening. MoMo Productions · DigitalVision/Getty Recent research found that nearly 1 in 3 women ages 21 to 29 had never been screened for cervical cancer as of 2023, up from about 1 in 8 in 2005. Researchers also found disparities in never-screening based on factors including race and ethnicity, education, and insurance coverage. Regional- and distant-stage cervical cancer incidence each increased by
What You MUST Know Before Booking That K-Beauty PROCEDURE
Dr. Heewon Suh, a physician and renowned Korean aesthetic medicine expert, assesses a patient’s skin at her clinic in Seoul, Korea. Photo credit: Cheongdam Circle Clinic “Glass skin” has become one of the most searched skin goals in the world. Experts say it is a real, medically definable skin state — balanced hydration, healthy dermal structure, and even tone. Christine Maguire, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer at RVO Health, the parent company of Healthline Media, sat do
Sports
The UNDERDOG Who Just Earned His Shot at US Open GLORY
Ben Shelton powers past Frances Tiafoe in an all-American US Open semi-final to earn a spot in Sunday's final against number one seed Alexander Zverev.
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The WWE Match That Left Mexico City STUNNED
WWE SmackDown results, winners and grades from Mexico City as Sami Zayn wins his second WWE title.
Who's CLIMBING the Ladder at Money in the BANK
Bron Breakker and Sol Ruca have qualified for WWE Money in the Bank on October 10 in New Orleans. Here are the qualifiers, the card and what is left.
The Player Props That Could PAY OFF Sunday Night
Check out which player for the Dallas Cowboys has an appealing under for receiving yards and which one on the New York Giants has an eye-catching over for rushing yards.
Entertainment
The VERDICT That Just Shocked the Music INDUSTRY
The rapper had been accused of orchestrating a plot to kill a rival in an ambush that resulted in the death of another man.
Why Gary Oldman Says HBO Will Do What the MOVIES Couldn't
Gary Oldman, who played Sirius Black in four “Harry Potter” movies, said he believes HBO’s forthcoming TV series adaptation set in the Wizarding World will be a bigger crowd-pleaser than the Warner Bros. films. That’s because the movies were significantly abridged from J.K. Rowling’s original books, whereas HBO’s “Harry Potter” is including far more of […]
The SEQUEL That Could Finally Dethrone SPIDER-MAN
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are delivering a one-two punch to knock "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" off the top of the domestic box office after the superhero blockbuster spent six weekends at No. 1.
The PULLED Interview That Hit 5 MILLION Views in 24 HOURS
Jimmy Kimmel’s pulled TV interview with James Talarico, the Texan Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, has crossed 5 million views in the 24 hours since it was posted to YouTube. It was revealed during Wednesday night’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that the interview would not air on his ABC show because of threats […]
Why BTS's RM Is Taking Over a Major MUSEUM
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is teaming up with RM of BTS to showcase his personal art collection in RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me, opens October 3.
The Emmy Celebration That HONORED Asian American Excellence
Gold House honors Asian Pacific Emmy nominees at annual One House Toast Celebration, including creatives and cast from Netflix's BEEF, HBO Max's The Pitt, and more.
The Math-Geek Romance That's CAPTIVATING Critics
In "The Julia Set," she portrays a numbers genius in the most convincing way possible — by wearing her virtuosity lightly and casually, as if it were second nature (which, for someone like Julia, it is). But she also makes Julia a highly focused and mature young woman who is still, by virtue of age and inexperience, just naïve enough to be poised between assertion and following the lead of a dude she should have steered clear of.
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The Drone Display That Left New York SPEECHLESS on 9/11
Thousands of drones illuminated lower Manhattan, with one light for each person lost on the day of the September 11th attacks. David Muir shares how the breathtaking drone show came together.
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What to Say When a Colleague Loses Someone to SUICIDE
In 2024 almost 50,000 Americans died by suicide, making it the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. And the ripple effects are even wider. According to research, each suicide is connected to 135 people who knew the deceased, including coworkers, along with a percentage of those who were considered “close connections.” Extrapolating that data, 6.6 million people are added to the larger community of suicide loss survivors each year. I am one of those “loss survivors.” On January 5, 20
What Britain's Papers Are Calling a FAILURE for the DYING
Several of the papers consider on the fall of the assisted dying bill in the House of Commons on Friday.
