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Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.
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The global memory chip shortage appears to be affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac.
Most of work life doesn’t involve that much creativity. Instead, it involves experience. The more that you have seen before, the more likely it is that you will have a ready solution for something that comes up at work, because you have previous experience to draw on. That is effective, but it isn’t really that creative. Creative problem solving is needed when the situation doesn’t remind you of anything you have seen before that will provide you with a course of action. Of course, your first ap

Anthropic told Congress that a Chinese AI firm ripped-off digital knowledge from Claude. This Cold War tactics in a modern-era. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. When two OpenAI models hacked into the website Hugging Face in July, they weren’t trying to make money or commit sabotage—they were just looking for answers…
June emerged from stealth today with a $20 million pre-seed round to make AI adoption simpler.
Your next drive-thru order might be taken by a bot. And you might not even notice.

Tens of millions of Americans have criminal records that can be barriers to employment. An AI-powered app is helping those eligible to expunge their records at a pace not seen before.
The $100 earbuds look and sound better than earbuds nearly twice the price—as long as you can stomach just average noise canceling.
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Steve Elmers, also known as the “Guardrail Guy,” is done calling out license plate readers after two that appeared in his videos were vandalized.

A couple of miles from Google headquarters, a rehabbed midcentury shopping mall is home to a company that might be even Googlier than Google. Known as Google X until 2015, when it became a self-contained arm of the new holding company called Alphabet, it’s now just X. For clarity’s sake, it’s fond of calling itself “X, the Moonshot Factory”—definitely not to be confused with X, the Elon Musk-owned social network. The moonshots in question are the often outrageous-sounding, potentially world-chan

As Amazon tries to keep AI crawlers off its website, human customers are becoming collateral damage. Since late last year, some Amazon shoppers have only been able to read a small number of customer reviews for each product. When this happens, the customer must file an email appeal to Amazon and wait several business days for a response. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed that the company is trying to restrict unauthorized data scraping on its site, but it’s also mistakenly flagging legitimate cus

I tested modern locks, lights, climate controls, and more in a historic home that I very much wanted to keep historic.

It’s 7:40 a.m. My toddler is still in her pajamas, teeth unbrushed, melting down because I gave her vanilla yogurt instead of strawberry, and there is no way I will get her to daycare on time. Now it’s 9:30 p.m., and after an hour of trying to get her to wind down and get in bed, I doze off on her bedroom floor. And the whole thing is going to repeat itself tomorrow. Every parent has been here. Kids thrive on routines, but sticking to them can feel impossible. For decades, the go-to fix has been

The Alibaba logo is displayed outside its headquarters in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. | Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images Chinese tech giant Alibaba released what it says is its largest and "most capable AI model to date," claiming performance rivalling the best systems from US frontier labs Anthropic and OpenAI, as well as domestic rivals like Moonshot AI's Kimi K3. Alibaba said it was making the model, Qwen3.8-Max, widely available to users in a blog post published on Monday. The rel

The European Commission can demand to inspect AI models, restrict market access and fine providers up to 15 million euros or 3% of turnover.
We’ve come a long way since exclusively $1,000+ OLED gaming monitors. Alienware’s latest display brings the price down to a shocking $350, though it comes with some important compromises.
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Whether you want an audio player that’ll grow with your kid or one that your toddler can operate independently, I have a recommendation for you.

Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.

Arnco-Sargent Elementary School sits in a wooded area on a two-lane road about 50 miles south of Atlanta. Across the street is a child care center. A Baptist church is less than a mile away. But if developers get their way, the school’s newest neighbor could be a sprawling data center campus housing the networking infrastructure needed to help power Americans’ reliance on the internet and, increasingly, artificial intelligence. Families, some who have lived in the area for generations, are oppo

New security research offers a rare view inside residential proxy networks, which rely on apps that share a person's internet connection with someone else.
Automotive lights are better than they've ever been, but there's a trade-off.

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Here’s why AI agents lie and cheat to reach their goals When two OpenAI models hacked into Hugging Face last month, they weren’t trying to make money or commit sabotage—they were…
Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 raised $250 million at a $2 billion valuation as companies want continuous, AI-powered security validation instead of annual pentesting.
Leaked images of the laptop show Googlebook branding below the keyboard. | Image: Digital Citizen Lenovo is expected to release some of the first Googlebook models later this year, and leaked images have now given us a good idea of what they might look like. Leaked press images shared by Digital Citizen and Android Headlines include a laptop and a 2-in-1 tablet, all of which feature Googlebook branding on the keyboard. This is the best look we've had at Google's Chromebook successor since the

The Chinese tech giant hailed its model as its “most capable.”

Next to buying RAM, finding a fast, high-capacity NVMe SSD at a reasonable price has been a challenge during RAMageddon. I don’t want to say it’s getting easier, but one of Samsung’s latest SSDs is cheaper than it has sold for since February 2026. That’s something, right? Amazon has the heatsink-less version of the Samsung 9100 Pro with 2TB of storage for $302.99, which is about $100 less than the usual price. Granted, it sold for a low of $169.99 back in October 2025, but it’s a smart purchase

Today, I’m talking with Toni Schneider, who is the brand new CEO of the social platform Bluesky — he formally took over after a short stint as interim CEO. This is one of my favorite kinds of interviews to do on Decoder, because a couple years ago, we had Bluesky’s prior CEO, Jay Graber, on the show — she’s now the company’s chief innovation officer, and all of that kind of shuffle is pure Decoder bait. And a new CEO often brings with them new priorities, which is perhaps the most Decoder subjec

After its 1.0 launch last month, Palworld is coming to iOS and Android with a new open-world MMORPG launching later this year, Polygon reports. Garena, the developer behind the new game, says in its announcement that Palworld Online "reimagines the depth, freedom, and scale of the original PC survival creature-collecting title for mobile." The core features of the new mobile game sound a lot like the original Palworld, with crafting, creature collecting, and multiplayer options for co-op, PvP,

RHLCF or Reinforcement Human Learning from Computer Feedback is the next step of workplace evolution in the age of AI.

Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue said Chinese AI models could catch up to the U.S. as soon as this year.
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Base Power’s $1 billion round will help the startup ramp production of its home batteries.
Building on its recently-announced plans to bring original Xbox games to PC, Microsoft is also planning to let developers bring their Xbox 360 games to PC as well, according to a leaked document, seen by The Verge, that was sent to developers recently. Xbox 360 games will be able to run on the next-gen Project Helix console, "Xbox PCs," and handheld devices, the document says. Microsoft has already said that Helix will play PC games, so making these older Xbox titles available on PC helps build

Wispr Flow's new terms of service indicate it will introduce a notetaker that generates meeting summaries and action items.
Valar Atomics raised $1 billion at a $6 billion valuation after signing a development deal with Nvidia in June.
The Scribe comes with a Premium Pen, which includes a built-in eraser. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Kindle Scribe is worth considering if you’re heading back to school, as its large 10.2-inch screen can display textbooks and ebooks, or let you jot down handwritten notes during class. Now through August 8th, the first-gen model (with a Premium Pen) is down to just $149.99 with 16GB of storage in refurbished condition at Woot when you apply the promo code KINDLE25 at checkou

Meta says it’s restoring access to WhatsApp accounts that were mistakenly flagged and placed “under review” after users reported being unexpectedly locked out of the messaging app.
The EU made some AI labels that companies can use instead of designing their own. | Image: The European Commission / The Verge The European Union has ushered in some additional rules that aim to make it easier for people to identify chatbots and AI deepfakes online. The new transparency obligations under the bloc's landmark AI Act came into effect on August 2nd, requiring companies to disclose when people are interacting with AI models, and if content has been generated or altered by them. The
President Donald Trump’s June executive order directed officials to develop a process to evaluate the cybersecurity capabilities of advanced AI models.
Founded by the creators of viral offline events like San Francisco’s citywide scavenger hunt Pursuit, Outernet's app helps users save places and events they discover online, then nudges them to actually go.
Apple’s long-awaited AI overhaul finally makes Siri the assistant it was always supposed to be. But after years of delays, the launch lands in an AI landscape where chatbots have evolved into agents that can code, reason, create media, and complete complex tasks. Siri AI is genuinely useful, yet it arrives at a moment when simply being a capable AI assistant no longer feels revolutionary.
Two guys in bespoke suits, Sports Center–style graphics, and 130,000 people watching live. TBPN started as just two Silicon Valley founders printing out social media posts and reading them out loud. A year later they were broadcasting from the New York Stock Exchange and then were acquired by OpenAI. On this episode of FC Explains, we take a look at the show’s secret sauce. John Coogan and Jordi Hayes aren’t journalists; they’re insiders, and that’s exactly what makes the show work. It’s fast,
Apple has appealed a new legal demand by the U.K. government, which critics say could threaten the privacy rights of users all over the world.
OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip is sparking online backlash as tensions over the use of AI continue.
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Humanoid robots usually elicit more cringe than awe: They stumble, kick children, and despite advances are still worse at using their hands than my toddler. It’s a nascent industry, and such robots…
OpenAI and Anthropic admitted that their unreleased AI models escaped their sandboxes and hacked several companies in unprecedented cyberattacks. Who is legally to blame? Should prosecutors charge the two AI frontier labs? Can victims sue them? We spoke to lawyers who specialize in computer hacking laws to find out.
DesignArena is used by 5.3 million people around the world, providing critical human evaluations to frontier labs.
AWS now allows vibe coding tool Superblocks to be embedded into the private clouds of AWS customers. It's another step towards decoupling apps from models.
The line between acceptable and reprimandable AI use is blurrier than ever, and popular science YouTuber Hank Green is trying to navigate it amid a groundswell of public scrutiny. But not even social media users know entirely where they stand. In a recent video posted to Complexly, the nonprofit behind Green’s popular shows like CrashCourse and SciShow, users noticed strange phrasing that led them to question if AI was used in the video’s production. The line was simple—”I appreciate the pushba

Google is rolling out an update that will finally allow you to connect your Fitbit workouts, steps, vitals, and other data to Apple Health, as reported earlier by 9to5Mac. With Google Health's 5.05 update, you can now tap your profile icon, select "Partner apps," and choose Apple Health to link your data directly. Previously, you could only import your Apple Health data into Google Health, but not the other way around. That meant using third-party apps - like Power Sync for Fitbit or Fitbit to A

As AI-generated content takes over the internet, humans are becoming more and more vigilant about telling bot-written copy from genuine human writing. Last week, LinkedIn even became the first major platform to add a button that lets users report “AI slop.” But how can users be sure what they’re reading is actually the product of an LLM? While there are some widely regarded tells of AI writing, those stereotypes may not be as reliable as they seem. A new report by The Economist analyzed the stat

Video chat with your friends or coworkers directly from the Samsung M80F. Samsung makes a variety of TVs and computer monitors, but if want both and you’re limited on space, you might want to consider the M80F. This capable 32-inch 4K panel combines features commonly found on both types of screens, and Amazon and B&H Photo both have it discounted to $349.99, where it’s usually $400 or much higher. In addition to acting as a standard 4K screen for your computer or console, the M80F has a full s

Nanit and other start-ups want to track your children through the night — and soon, for much longer than that.

Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI. Some say they have proof it’s machine-made, but will anyone care?

After a quarter that delivered $1 billion in profit, Palantir CEO Alex Karp on Monday once again warned that AI frontier labs are too untrustworthy for enterprises.
From a surprise yuan devaluation in 2015 to crackdowns in recent years, many of Beijing's policy moves appear abrupt to outsiders.
U.K. pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is considering a deal to merge with its U.S. rival Bristol Myers Squibb.
Japan's Finance Ministry said Monday it conducted a coordinated yen-buying intervention with the U.S. Treasury on Friday.
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.

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Oil producers group OPEC+ announced a complete unwinding of its members’ “voluntary” production cuts with effect from September, following its latest meeting on Sunday.

Oil prices fell on Monday as investors pared geopolitical risk premiums after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had called off a planned strike on Iran.
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Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.
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Washington's decision to join Japan in supporting the battered yen has prompted questions over what motivated the rare coordinated intervention.

U.S. and Japanese officials confirmed that the Treasury Department had moved last week to prop up the currency, which had been trading near four-decade lows.
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Communication problems often begin long before anyone speaks. Discover the psychology behind why employees miss obvious information and how AI can reinforce those issues.

The companies have discussed a potential merger over several months, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Shareholders of Indian media giant Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. approved a promoter group fund infusion worth INR3143.5 crore ($330 million) and a new employee stock option plan at an extraordinary general meeting, a day before India’s securities regulator barred the company and two of its top executives from the market. The Mumbai-headquartered media and technology […]

Although forex market intervention can affect exchange rates, most strategists believe interest rate differentials are the ultimate arbiter of the direction of travel. Japan’s rates are much lower than the U.S.
It sounds paradoxical, but Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh may have tightened the economy by not lifting interest rates than he would have by actually increasing them.
Last year, a psychiatrist at the University of California, San Francisco, reported that he had hospitalized 12 people in a single year after they had “lost touch with reality because of AI.” He called it “AI psychosis.” It isn’t an official diagnosis, and cases that severe remain rare. But the mechanism behind it deserves every leader’s attention. Because what loosened those patients’ grip on reality was prolonged exposure to a voice that sounded informed and assured, and always felt supportive

AstraZeneca shares were slumping while Bristol-Myers Squibb was jumping on Monday on reported deal talks. But the big question is why these two pharmaceutical giants would want to come together in the first place.
Oil prices declined sharply on Monday as hopes rose among investors of a potential de-escalation in the war between the U.S. and Iran.
China’s domestic tourism is underperforming, with hotel revenues falling as soft demand pressures room rates.
State regulators should mandate public disclosure of ratings of private credit.
Backed by a record $32 billion in venture funding since 2022, the AI-powered defense tech revolution is set to create generational fortunes—and change how we wage war.

Deep in a curve of the Alabama River is the small rural community of Gee’s Bend. The site of a former cotton plantation where the residents trace their lineage to enslaved ancestors, it has recently become known for some of the most creative abstract art in America. The medium isn’t a canvas or sculpture: It’s the quilt. For centuries, the women of Gee’s Bend faced extreme poverty and isolation. They would save up whatever scraps were on hand—worn out denim workwear, faded rags, old feed sacks—s

“I expect to have several years before I take distributions from my 401(k) account.”
Two weeks after Tesla's earnings report was panned by Wall Street, Elon Musk faces investors again, but this time to discuss SpaceX's results.
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Following the joint involvement the yen now sits at ¥157 to the dollar, down from just above ¥163, which represented its lowest level in four decades.
Goldman Sachs says hot technology stocks have taken a beating — and investors should take a fresh look.
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning. These days, it isn’t unusual to see high-profile professional athletes touting their investments in private co

Going back as far as 1957 and a few periods notwithstanding, gold tends to outperform CPI and in the last couple of yars this has been especially pronounced.
Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, has agreed to a tentative agreement with flight attendants to end a strike that led to hundreds of flight cancellations and thousands of stranded passengers

From receptionists to LPNs and medical assistants, jobs in doctor practices see pay increases of 15% to 30% over five years, Medical Group Management Association said.

Leadership positions may be the stuff of envy. From the outside, it can look like the person in charge has it all figured out. But leaders are human, too. And that means bumping up against some harsh realities as they ascend to roles with increasing responsibility. Great leaders take the lessons they learn along the way and make it part of the way they do business. We asked members of the Fast Company Impact Council what’s one leadership lesson they learned the hard way? Fifteen of them shared t

JPMorgan’s U.S. economics team says last week’s post-decision press conference by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh was the most troubling since the practice began in 2012 as the U.S. banking giant moved forward their call for a rate increase.
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Electric low-speed vehicles, or LSVs, are a step above a traditional golf cart but below a typical light-duty car or truck sold in the U.S.
“Delaying Social Security until 70 results in an increased monthly payment — and that comes with proportionally higher cost-of-living adjustments.”
Oil is falling as U.S.-Iran peace talks are back on. Plus, a potential massive merger in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Satyakam Arya, CEO of Hino Motors, talks about his vision and priorities of shaping the 10th largest CV manufacturer globally

It is also the latest move by Visa to expand its value-added services business, which has become one of the company's fastest-growing divisions.
American manufacturers grew in July at the fastest pace in more than four year as they bore the fruits of a massive boom in artificial intelligence, but they’re also being hampered by pandemic-era-like supply shortages and higher inflation.
The bitcoin treasury firm still holds over 800,000 bitcoin, which it purchased at an average price higher than what the cryptocurrency is currently worth.

The Primary School, an educational facility started by Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, has shut its doors, becoming the latest in a series of failed attempts by billionaires and the ultra-wealthy to fix the education system. The school, which closed in June, opened in 2016 as a tuition-free private school designed to go beyond education by providing services such as free dental checkups and wellness coaching for parents. Roughly 540 children enrolled during its years o

“Most of the time it feels like I’m just talking into the ether.”
For decades, manufacturers have competed by building better products. Today, the real advantage lies how they source, build, secure, and staff in an unpredictable world.

A business can be sold in many different ways. A satisfying next chapter usually requires intention about the post-sale life you envision.

Authentic leadership is not a personality trait you are born with. It begins the moment you stop performing a role and start leading as yourself.

Shares of Amazon hit a new all-time high Monday, putting its market cap over $3 trillion.
The markets’ moves were the first since President Trump said he had halted a planned U.S. assault on Iran.

Strategists at the bank see non-U.S. shares performing well in the second half of the year and prefer semiconductor stocks to hyperscalers.
California has the highest gas prices in the country as well as the busiest containership port, meaning consumers across the country could feel the impact of higher diesel.
It’s been two decades since companies’ health-benefit costs have climbed this fast.
The U.S. Treasury joined efforts in Tokyo to stem the yen’s slide against the dollar, highlighting the broader risks posed by turmoil in Japanese markets.
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On Thursday, employees and other insiders at Elon Musk’s rocket company will be released from their first stock “lockup” and can start selling some of their shares.

Speculators on the platform place just under 50-50 odds that employers added more than 80,000 jobs in July.
“Part of me jokes that paying for a death certificate would be like buying a lottery ticket.”
Airlines can finally start flying passengers soon after planes are certified, but it can take them months to work them into schedules.
AMD has been boosted by robust server demand. Now analysts are looking ahead to the ramp of its new rack-scale offering.
Dow surges 500 points in broad rally as oil prices slide: Live updates CNBC Stock Market Today: Dow Jumps 500 Points; Oil Prices Slide; U.S.-Japan Prop Up Yen — Live Updates WSJ Stocks Join Bonds Higher as US-Iran Hopes Sink Oil: Markets Wrap Bloomberg Wall St starts the month strong as Mideast deal hopes rise Reuters Stock Market Today: Dow surges 600 points toward a record high, S&P 500 and Nasdaq also rise; oil prices, Treasury yields fall on signs of U.S.-Iran war de-escalation; Palantir
Don’t chase a SpaceX stock rally even if earnings are excellent, as a wave of shares will become available for sale.
DAFs are gaining in popularity as private firms like Anthropic and OpenAI skyrocket in value and more companies stay private for longer.
A giant American flag hanging on the wall of a warehouse in New Hampshire hints at the national importance of the elements bound inside the mining waste stored in 1-ton bags. The company uses electrolysis to separate the key critical elements President Donald Trump’s administration desperately wants to produce domestically from the powder left behind at traditional mines. The small Phoenix Tailings refinery tucked inside an office park in Exeter, New Hampshire, could play a key role in helping A

Buying a house late in life means you might not reach the break-even point that would make it better financially than renting.
Wall Street gets one more sign that Boeing’s turnaround continues apace.
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The summer housing market looks pretty normal right now, and that’s a good thing. The latest report from Realtor.com shows that the July housing market behaved mostly as expected, with signs of a seasonal home sales slowdown as buyers and sellers navigate the summer months. It’s too early to tell if this summer will dodge a repeat of some of the more troubling trends from a year ago that could mean another frustrating phase around the corner for people looking to buy a home. “July’s data show a
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CXMT’s reported expansion plans initially spooked Micron investors, but the company’s shares then erased their intraday losses.
Hopes are running high that high-profile software provider Palantir can shake off its nine-month bear market and rally after earnings.
Older homeowners may have more space than they need or want.
Older parenthood is on the rise — but it comes with a tough new set of financial rules.
The rally in Microsoft shares “has legs” because its capital spending is showing a payoff.
Palantir's second-quarter earnings beat expectations, and the AI software company lifted revenue guidance.
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Snap beat analysts' estimates across the board in its second-quarter earnings report.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is gearing up for another milestone—its first-ever earnings report, which it is scheduled to deliver tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4 after the closing bell. Analysts and investors are highly anticipating the space and AI company’s second-quarter 2026 earnings results. They come less than two months after SpaceX’s much-hyped initial public offering (IPO) on June 12, which has so far delivered less-than-stellar returns. Since its first trade, SpaceX has lost over $500 billion in mar

Stock-market timers recently rushed to the exits, which is bullish from a contrarian perspective.
Volatility is ticking higher in the $30 trillion Treasury market as investors bet that yields will push higher.
PwC’s U.S. CEO and senior partner isn’t letting his kids feel deterred by the fact that his own firm plans to hire fewer consultants and accountants: In a recent interview with Business Insider, Paul Griggs shared that two of his college-aged children might pursue careers in accounting, and he’s supportive of their dreams. While PwC has leaned into hiring more data scientists, engineers and machine learning experts, Griggs said that the work central to accounting, consulting and finance hasn’t f

If you were to strip out Big Tech's investment gains from private AI companies, the earnings story is a lot less bullish.
Cramer said Amazon CEO Andy Jassy finally explained how Amazon's massive AI spending will generate long-term returns.
Just a year and a half after rebranding its production-distribution group into Studio TF1, France’s leading commercial network TF1 has quietly put it on the market, Variety has confirmed. The broadcasting group, which is presided over by former Netflix board member Rodolphe Belmer since 2023, has hired Rothschild to oversee an early-stage sale process, according […]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to defend the yen without selling Treasuries into a sensitive U.S. bond market. The Federal Reserve could help.
Global energy giant BP has trimmed its refinery portfolio down to just five sites following the sale of one of its facilities in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run accident Politico Congresswoman Kaptur being treated for non-life-threatening injuries following crash in Toledo Sunday morning wtol.com Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-skip crash on her way to church service WTVG Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after car crash on way to church Fox News U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur ‘active, alert’ after crash; person involved at large Toledo Blade
Senator Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, broke his silence about allegations of domestic abuse his daughter has made against Representative Max Miller.
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California Democratic Party endorses billionaire tax Politico Billionaire tax endorsed by California Democrats deepening party divisions over Prop. 40 Los Angeles Times California Democratic Party endorses billionaire wealth tax in narrow vote Sacramento Bee Silicon Valley donors poured $194 million into California politics. Now comes the wealth tax fight The Mercury News California Democrats defy Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra as they vote to back billionaires tax New York Post
At a national meeting of the Democratic Socialists of America, nervous energy and a sprawling tableau of sometimes-competing interests were on display.

Sen. Bernie Moreno said former son-in-law Rep. Max Miller "should not serve in the House" over abuse allegations made by Miller's ex-wife, who is Moreno's daughter.
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The trailblazing Republican served as the first female mayor of Fort Worth and spent 28 years in Congress, rising to lead the Appropriations Committee.
Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83 Politico Trailblazing former Republican Rep Kay Granger dies at 83: 'Broke barriers' Fox News Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83, Speaker Johnson says Dallas News Former Texas Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83 NBC News Other pols call themselves ‘fighters.’ Granger fought to get things done | Opinion Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Acting AG Todd Blanche reaches deal with holdout senators to end $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund NBC News Todd Blanche on track for confirmation after Cornyn strikes Trump settlement deal Politico Blanche rescinds Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, removing hurdle from AG pick’s confirmation CNN Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization fund" CBS News Blanche formally rescinds plan for ‘weaponization’ fund, in deal to advance AG nomination The Washingt
Senate appropriators reach funding deal to avoid shutdown The Hill Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season AP News Senate aims to block White House from gaining new power over science funding The Washington Post Senate finalizes funding patch that would block Trump’s grant overhaul Politico Negotiations on Senate stopgap spending bill drag rollcall.com
Rep. Max Miller not dropping out after domestic abuse allegations Axios Ohio Senator Calls Former Son-in-Law Accused of Abuse Unfit for Office The New York Times Sen. Bernie Moreno says Rep. Max Miller is ‘a danger,’ shouldn’t be in Congress The Washington Post Family feud: House Republican denies abusing MAGA GOP senator’s daughter MS NOW Domestic Abuse Allegations Shake Ohio Congressman’s Re-Election Bid WSJ
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur ‘active, alert’ after crash; person involved at large Toledo Blade Congresswoman Kaptur and campaign manager recovering after "hit-skip" crash in Toledo Sunday morning wtol.com Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-skip crash on her way to church service WTVG Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after car crash on way to church Fox News Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run accident Politico
A spokesperson for Republican Sen. John Cornyn reposted Blanche's post on Sunday, appearing to clear the way for securing Blanche’s approval.

Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.

The PM says enforcement is being increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.
The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists who oppose the Trump administration's deportation agenda.
Federal agencies are rushing to move hundreds of workers into new buildings. Employees say the moves are significantly disrupting their work.
The primary to replace Rep. Dan Newhouse is a rare opportunity for Washington's Republicans to seek federal office. Candidates representing different wings of the party are testing Trump's influence.
Democrats’ hopes to flip the Senate may hinge on the Texas candidate’s strategy to win back male voters.

John James has Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement and leads in the polls. Can he fight back a last-minute grassroots revolt?

The party's home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says it would be the "largest military operation in the English Channel since World War Two”.

Reform's deputy leader is being investigated about an allegation he failed to declare an interest.

Internal documents show ICE's DNA collection has skyrocketed in the second Trump administration. Now hundreds of thousands of people never convicted of a crime are in an FBI criminal database forever.

A reader writes: “I will likely be in a position to decline my benefits.”
A strong performance across the Senate race and two House primaries would bolster the left’s argument that its message has potency in a key battleground.
Ask most people about the biggest concern in AI right now, and they’ll likely point to models from OpenAI and Anthropic breaking out of the boundaries of their tests and trying to access systems they shouldn’t. Following the brouhaha over an unreleased OpenAI model breaching the defenses of the AI model-hosting platform Hugging Face, Anthropic revealed on July 31 that two of its models had hacked into three organizations without permission. As Fast Company has reported, current and former techno

At least 70 House offices used identifiable AI tools in early 2026, with Democrats leading visible spending and broader use likely undercounted.
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A dispute over the chapter between the author and the Democratic National Committee has added to the party’s turmoil as it tries to look forward, not backward.

In a conservative state with a history of electing Democratic governors, the debate over which brand of Democrat can win sounds different.

The Pentagon is relying on closed-door hearings to kick out transgender service members. An Army Reserve lawyer is one of the few who have seen how they really work.

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said that the military has “exceeded” the parameters of President Donald Trump’s orders in striking alleged drug-smuggling vessels.

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a key holdout on confirming Todd Blanche for attorney general, struck a deal to end the controversial "anti-weaponization fund."
The 250-foot-tall edifice would alter views across Washington and Arlington Cemetery.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization fund" CBS News Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal The New York Times Blanche drops $1.8B anti-weaponization fund before vote USA Today Live updates: Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his AG bid AP News Cornyn reaches deal to scrap DOJ anti-weaponization fund, ending Blanche standoff The Texas Tribune
President Donald Trump’s administration is planning a dramatic overhaul of Head Start that would gut its quality standards, upending the hallmarks of the early education program for impoverished children, two people familiar with the deliberations said. Head Start, established in the 1960s to help fight poverty, has long been considered by experts to be a gold standard early learning program. Its regulations, which stretch more than 100 pages, outline requirements on everything from child-to-tea

The Ohio Republican who is seeking a third term defiantly denied domestic abuse allegations ahead of a deadline to replace him on the ballot.

The open letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon fell far short of the attempt at a compact last year that dangled research money in return for embracing the Trump administration’s agenda.

Mullin suggested in a speech over the weekend he supports an expansion of permanent immigrant work visas.

Congress is trying to delay a law that would effectively kill the $28 billion intoxicating hemp industry.

After notching primary victories, D.S.A. members in Chicago debated whether socialist candidates should be free to distance themselves from goals like abolishing prisons as they chase more seats this fall.

The president, Christina H. Paxson, led the campus for over a decade, but in recent years faced protests, political pressure and a shooting that killed two students.

President Trump said recreation in Bears Ears National Monument was virtually impossible. Documents reviewed by The New York Times show officials knew otherwise.

House spending records show OpenAI's ChatGPT dominates paid AI use on Capitol Hill, with congressional offices relying on the chatbot to draft memos, summarize legislation, and assist constituent communications.
Farage said the talks came "quite some time after" he received a £5m gift from a Reform donor.

Mr. Clayton’s delayed swearing-in ceremony gave Bill Pulte, a key ally of President Trump, a few more days as acting director of the office he boasted about shrinking.

President Trump insists on revisiting and rewriting much of what happened six years ago, including the coronavirus pandemic and the election he lost. Many voters would rather he focus on 2026.

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Capital One says it closed hundreds of accounts associated with President Trump and his businesses in 2021 "for anti-money laundering reasons," according to a filing.

After revelations that a botched renovation, not vandalism, had caused the pool’s recent problems, the U.S. attorney’s office has dropped several prosecutions.

Ethics panel says Rep. Chuck Edwards violated ‘spirit’ of sexual harassment policies, recommends censure The Hill GOP lawmaker's gifts, 'effusive affection' toward young staffers detailed in explosive ethics report Fox News House Ethics Concludes Republican Rep. Persistently Harassed Women The New Republic Rep. Edwards recommended for sanctions by Ethics committee for sexual harassment Raleigh News & Observer Ethics panel urges censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards over sexual harassment violation
Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration, arguing its latest global tariffs unlawfully replace duties already struck down by courts.
President Donald Trump said Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, "choked" and "folded like an umbrella" in the Reflecting Pool case.

The education secretary did not threaten to withhold federal research funding from universities, but asked them to provide “full transparency” on a number of Trump-administration priorities.
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The agreement notes it can only be modified if both Trump and his government agree to it.

Leaders of the state Democratic Party endorsed the ballot measure slated for November, but the party remains far from united on the issue as Democrats nationwide grapple with a growing wealth gap.
Miller, a former Trump staffer, is in a custody battle with his ex-wife Emily Moreno, Trump loyalist Sen. Bernie Moreno’s, R-Ohio, daughter.

Trump administration asks colleges to commit to education overhaul Politico After Colleges Reject ‘Compact,’ Trump Officials Try a Letter The New York Times McMahon Asks US Colleges to Pledge Campus Reforms by End of 2026 Bloomberg Trump Administration Tries A New Reform Pitch To The Nation’s Universities Forbes White House Tries New Tack to Sway US Universities Newser
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After a months-long investigation, the ethics committee recommended censure for Edwards because of "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers."
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In the past week alone, President Trump’s interference has imperiled one criminal case, set the stage for sanctions in a second and hindered the confirmation chances of his pick for attorney general.

Unable to unite behind a single candidate in Michigan’s Seventh District, moderate Democrats worry that they’ve complicated their chances in a key November battleground.

Mamdani’s administration suggested a “library-card esque” form of identification to shop at the grocery stores.

The sprawling case, centered on students defrauded by for-profit schools, has now become the largest class-action settlement in American history.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro met with President Trump at the White House Monday afternoon amid questions about her future, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.

The rebellion against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, now seemingly contained, at no point fundamentally questioned President Trump’s new protections from the I.R.S.

While the ruling dealt a blow to New York’s efforts to rein in ICE, a ban on formal cooperation with local police officers will move forward.

The mayor of Newark identified the dead man as Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo. The New Jersey center has been the focus of intense scrutiny for its treatment of detainees.

Mamdani’s administration suggested a “library-card esque” loyalty program at the stores, which MAGA then equated to an ID requirement.

Senators in both parties are eager to avoid another spending skirmish before the midterm elections, but the measure still must pass the House.

Authorities issue alert saying indoor spaces without airconditioning are ‘dangerous’ as temperatures pass 40C for fifth straight day South Korea has registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, as authorities warned people to “immediately” stop all outdoor activities in affected areas. The south-eastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5C on Sunday afternoon, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said, the highest temperature reported since

Ukrainian drones kill eight in Russia and strike Wildberries warehouse, governors say Reuters They made a living on Russia’s Amazon. Ukrainian attacks have sent it up in flames. NBC News Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse Dallas News Ukraine hits targets deep inside Russia, killing eight DW.com Fire reported at another Wildberries warehouse in Russia Euronews.com
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
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One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.

Officials are banning some ‘compressed hikes’ which involve walkers tackling demanding routes in short timeframes Malaysia’s government is tightening hiking rules nationwide after a social media trend left increasing numbers of adventurers needing to be rescued when they became lost or stranded in remote locations. In the first five months of 2026, Malaysia saw 52 cases of lost hikers, an increase of nearly 30% compared with the same period the previous year, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Depart

The rulings include women trafficked internationally and within the UK, and one case found to have taken place entirely within Harrods.

Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.

The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.

Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England.

The latest peace proposal calls for warring parties to return to negotiations and continue working out some of the thorny issues that derailed diplomatic efforts.
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The BBC's Russia Editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.

The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives BBC Two firefighting helicopters collide west of Athens as Greece battles wildfires NBC News Two helicopters collide outside Athens as Greece battles to control wildfires The Guardian Choppers collide, killing 2, as fires and foreboding grip Greece politico.eu Two die as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, French blaze changes course Reuters
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Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal AP News Trump and Netanyahu May Be at Odds Again Over Gaza Plan The New York Times Why Trump’s new plan to disarm Hamas is unlikely to yield a quick win in Gaza NBC News Trump brokers Hamas disarmament deal as Saudi Arabia plans Houthi offensive Fox News In Trump Gaza deal, Hamas disarms, Israel withdraws. Neither wants to go first. The Washington Post
An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said
Passing of bill gives English same status as Māori and sign language but, with it already spoken by 95% of country, critics call it ‘a pointless exercise’ Legislation recognising English as an official language of New Zealand has been passed by parliament, prompting derision from linguists and legal experts and a now-viral broadside from a Māori MP who called it “pathetic”. The English language bill became law on 30 July giving English, which is spoken by 95% of the country, the same official st

To help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people.
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Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Russian forces have ramped up the number of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, likely seeking to exploit Kyiv's shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.
Myanmar’s military government says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met with the International Committee of the Red Cross’ representative in the capital on Monday in a rare moment of contact with the outside world

South Korea is moving away from its policy of prioritizing the immediate denuclearization of North Korea. But despite that shift, experts doubt Pyongyang will return to the negotiating table.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.
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President Trump announced a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas last week. Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday evening killed at least 17 people, including children, in Gaza.
Pacific nation is latest country to signal a shift away from its colonial past with return to its traditional name The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language. The country’s international code will change from NRU to NRO and its people will be known as dei-Naoero instead of Nauruan. Commonly known abroad by the pronunciation of Now-roo, the new name is spoken as Now-ero.

Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, told NPR THAT photographs of his mother meeting a foreign official gave him "a reason to hope" for the first time since the military coup that ousted her in 2021.
Trump says he canceled Iran strikes at request of Gulf allies, is pursuing talks The Washington Post Iran war live: Iranian foreign ministry says no current talks with US Al Jazeera Iran live updates: Trump says deal imminent, Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz talks ongoing ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Iran's foreign ministry says no negotiations taking place with US Euronews.com Why Iran Is in No Rush to Return to Talks With United States The New York Times
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Russian planes have dropped eight powerful glide bombs on a city in southern Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens, according to regional chief Ivan Fedorov

President Trump cited progress in the negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over the weekend. Iran said there were no current talks with the United States.

After thousands poured into the Spanish territory in North Africa, the pro-immigration policies of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez were blamed. The reality is more complex.

Greece is entering its second week of wildfires spread by extreme winds as more countries in Southern Europe battle with intensifying climate change.
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Live Updates: Iran denies Trump's claim that U.S.-Iran negotiations to begin today after U.S. strikes called off CBS News Iran war live: Tehran says no current talks with US; Oman meetings ongoing Al Jazeera Iran says no talks are under way with United States after Trump calls off attacks Reuters Iran live updates: Tehran says no US talks ongoing, Strait of Hormuz won't revert to prewar status ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Iran Says No Current Talks With U.S. After Trump C

Juan Jesús Vivas says influx seen as ‘at least encouraged or permitted’ by Rabat, as Spain demands EU solidarity Explainer: why is Ceuta a migration flashpoint? A growing chorus of voices have accused Morocco of helping to fuel the crisis in Ceuta, with the leader of the Spanish enclave describing last week’s border crossings as an attack on Spain’s territorial integrity that was seen as being “if not orchestrated, at least encouraged or permitted by Morocco”. Spain’s interior ministry said la

Dozens of people died attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after an estimated 50,000 crossed from Morocco last week. The incident has led to a political crisis in Spain and criticism from EU countries. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s European community affairs correspondent, Ashifa Kassam – watch on YouTube Continue reading...
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The BBC is the first media organisation to gain access to the city and speak to people on the ground in Rawalakot.

European Commission president says work needed in five areas of migration control including returning more people The president of the European Commission has called for action to strengthen Europe’s borders after tens of thousands of people arrived and quickly left the Spanish territory of Ceuta, triggering a furious row between Madrid and other European countries. In a letter to Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, on Monday, Ursula von der Leyen said: “From this incident, it is clear that w

Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.

Ukraine hits Wildberries warehouse in latest infrastructure strike away from frontlines bbc.com More than 10 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks Al Jazeera Ukrainian strikes on holiday resort, Crimea kill 11 RTE.ie Seven dead after Ukrainian drone strikes popular Russian beach The Independent At Least 11 Killed in Ukrainian Attacks in Southern Russia and Annexed Crimea The Moscow Times
Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.

Why Did 60,000 Migrants Cross from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta? Moroccan Dutch Professor Explains Democracy Now! Spain installs sea barrier on Ceuta's border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67 PBS Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain’s Ceuta after mass crossing AP News After Most Migrants Leave Ceuta, Exhausted Holdouts Find Shelter on Beach The New York Times Why does Spain have ‘enclaves’ in North Africa? Al Jazeera
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For years, many Cubans hoping to leave the island looked to the United States. Now, with legal pathways largely closed, a growing number are heading to Brazil instead.
Romania blasts rock to divert water from drought-hit Danube to nuclear reactor theguardian.com Europe's mighty Danube is drying up. Its power plants are feeling it. Fortune Hungary to shut sole nuclear plant for first time on Sunday DW.com Hungary’s only nuclear plant on brink of shutdown as Europe heat wave threatens energy crisis cnn.com Hungary's nuclear crisis tests new PM Magyar's leadership Euronews.com
The widow of PC Andrew Harper says it is "disgusting" her husband's killers remain eligible for the scheme in England and Wales.

Last week, President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace reached an agreement for Hamas to give up all of their weapons.

Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.
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Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket could slam into the moon at more than 5,000 miles per hour, according to scientists.
For decades, fusion energy has seemed just out of reach. The technology, which could provide cheap clean energy around the clock, still isn’t proven. But companies are now betting that it’s ready to finally leave the lab. CEO Bob Mumgaard [Photo: Commonwealth Fusion Systems] Last month, the MIT spinout Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) raised another $1 billion to help it begin to build its first power plant in Virginia, set to come online in the 2030s. (The company has raised $4 billion to d

Low arginine levels may allow cancer cells and viruses to slip past the immune system by reducing production of a crucial cellular warning protein. In mice, arginine-rich diets led to fewer colon tumors and milder viral infections, suggesting a simple supplement could have powerful therapeutic potential.
Thawing Arctic permafrost is releasing ancient carbon into the ocean, raising fears that microbes could turn it into greenhouse gases and accelerate climate change. But sediment cores collected near Canada’s Herschel Island reveal a more reassuring twist: most of this land-based carbon becomes buried in the seafloor, while only about 10 percent is converted into gases.
The risk of more debris hitting the moon is on the rise as the space race heats up.

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Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod hoping for an exciting catch, but were shocked by what they reeled in

The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean, where tiny islands are epicenters of biodiversity. The Trump administration is now opening their waters to commercial fishing, sparking a battle over some of the country's most pristine ecosystems.
A new study may help broaden understanding of the aspects of aging that may ultimately prove impossible to reverse. Maki Nakamura/DigitalVision/Getty Images A new study probes the upper boundaries of human life span, suggesting that even under the most favorable conditions, DNA mutations may still limit life to 146–194 years. The findings support growing evidence that aging is driven by multiple interacting biological processes rather than a single mechanism. The strongest evidence for livin

A recent study found that sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may stop cancer from metastasizing. BSIP/Getty Images Researchers report that the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may help slow the spread of cancer. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, appears to interfere with cancer cells’ ability to metastasize and travel to other parts of the body. More research is needed to determine if Viagra would be more effective against certain types of cancer and whether the drug can

A new fast-acting pain relief medication contains the active ingredients acetaminophen (Tylenol) and naproxen (Aleve). Photo courtesy of Kenvue Federal regulators have approved a new pain medication that combines the attributes of Tylenol and Aleve. The new product, Tylenol with Naproxen, is expected to be available soon as an over-the-counter medication in retail establishments across the United States. Advocates say the combination medication provides the fast-acting relief of Tylenol and

SIMTRIYO is a newly approved central nervous system medication to help treat ADHD in children and adults. Tom Werner/DigitalVision/Getty Images Federal regulators have approved a new medication to help manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). SIMTRIYO is a daily tablet authorized for adults and children 6 years and older who weigh at least 44 pounds. Experts say the new medication could be an important additional asset in the treatment and management of ADHD. A new medication

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class II nationwide recall of levothyroxine, a common thyroid medication. hudiemm/Getty Images A common thyroid medication is under a voluntary recall after testing found it was less potent than expected. The FDA classified a nationwide recall of levothyroxine sodium tablets as Class II on July 17 after testing found the pills were subpotent, according to the agency’s enforcement report. Those who have been prescribed the medication are encoura

Recent research has found that GLP-1s, like Ozempic and Wegovy, can help you maintain a lower calorie intake for more than a year. Image Credit: Jon Challicom/Getty A new study found that people taking semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) maintained a significantly lower calorie intake after 60 weeks on the medication. Participants taking semaglutide consistently consumed 24% to 30% fewer calories than those receiving a placebo throughout the study. The findings suggest semaglutide may continue

Three studies evaluated the potential impact of new cholesterol guidelines, which are expected to improve treatment outcomes. Getty Images The AHA, ACC, and other medical organizations released new cholesterol guidelines in 2026. Three studies evaluated the potential impact of the new guidelines and found that they could expand treatment options. With more than half of U.S. adults eligible for statin therapy under the new guidelines, experts say early intervention is key to cholesterol manag

Recent research has found that people who watch a lot of TV in midlife showed reduced volume in certain brain regions. Image Credit: Digital Vision/Getty A recent study found that people who reported watching TV “very often” in midlife showed reduced volume in certain brain regions. This included areas associated with memory and early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, smaller frontal and occipital lobes, and white-matter damage. This damage may be associated with dementia, stroke risk, cogniti

Higher body fat percentages are associated with lower sperm counts and changes in male reproductive hormones, including testosterone. Kate/E+/Getty Images Researchers say body fat measurements are a better predictor of male reproductive health than body mass index readings. They report that men with higher body fat percentages have lower sperm counts than men with lower body fat measurements. Men can potentially improve their reproductive health by maintaining a healthy body weight, eating a

Premature menopause is associated with a greater risk of high blood pressure, especially among those ages 25 to 35. Maskot/Getty Images A study found that early menopause was associated with a greater risk of high blood pressure. The risk was highest when menopause occurred between the ages of 25 and 35. Experts say this occurs because estrogen plays several vital roles in the cardiovascular system. Hormone replacement therapy can help counteract these risks. Sleep, exercise, diet, taking pr

New research shows that prebiotic sodas may contain higher sugar and lower fiber than claimed. Rapeepong Puttakumwong/Getty A new study found that prebiotic sodas may contain more sugar and less fiber than they claim. The findings show that a majority of prebiotic sodas contain more sugar than diet sodas and flavored sparkling water. Researchers also report that not all prebiotic sodas provide the same amount of fiber. Prebiotic sodas contain dietary fiber that may support gut health, but

Proponents of the “menopause cocktail” say that a combination of allergy and acid reflux medications helps alleviate menopause symptoms. Image Credit: Pekic/Getty The viral “menopause cocktail” involves a mix of allergy and acid-reducing medications to reportedly help manage menopause symptoms. Experts caution that the trend reflects gaps in menopause care and lacks sufficient evidence around safety and effectiveness. Long-term use of the medications may carry risks, including masking under

As federal health officials investigate possible sources of the cyclospora outbreak, experts say most fruits and vegetables remain safe to consume. Getty Images The FDA reports that no product samples have been confirmed as positive for cyclospora amid fears over consumption of lettuce, herbs, and other produce. As health officials investigate possible sources of the multi-state outbreak that has sickened thousands, consumers should stay informed about product recalls and continue washing p

After a heart attack left Angie Lindsey (right) with heart failure, a remote monitoring device helped her care team manage her condition from afar, making specialized care more accessible from her rural Missouri home. After surviving a heart attack, Angie Lindsey developed heart failure that required her to travel hours from her rural Missouri home for specialized care. An implanted remote heart-monitoring device now allows her care team to track changes in her heart health and adjust treatm

“Biblical eating” is a social media trend that involves making food choices based on scripture. cihatatceken/Getty “Biblical eating” emphasizes foods mentioned in the Bible and has become a popular nutrition trend on social media. Experts say the diet includes many healthy foods, but there’s no evidence that it delivers all of the health benefits some influencers claim. Experts caution against versions of the diet that become overly restrictive or replace evidence-based nutrition advice with

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Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.

An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and concerns about the unregulated supply.
Ukrop Homestyle Foods, a Virginia-based food manufacturer that makes prepared comfort food and bakery items, just issued a voluntary recall of six of its products. According to the company, which made the announcement on July 30, the recall was triggered after a piece of aluminum—described as a “sliver” in the notice—was found in a baking pan used to prepare the products. A customer also reported finding a piece of aluminum in one of the products. However, no injuries have been reported. The Fo

The first two deaths have been reported in the cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan, the state's health department announced Monday.
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With more than half of U.S. adults now eligible for statins, the face of cholesterol treatment may be changing with drugs like Lipfendra and Inclisiran. FatCamera · E+/Getty A new analysis found that the twice-yearly cholesterol medication inclisiran reduced LDL cholesterol by 49% more than placebo. The FDA approved Lipfendra, the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for adults with high LDL cholesterol. Updated cholesterol guidelines suggest more than half of U.S. adults may now be eligible for stati
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A once-weekly HIV pill combining the antiretroviral drugs islatravir and lenacapavir is as effective as a once-daily treatment. fotolgahan/E+/Getty Images A once-weekly oral HIV treatment is as effective as a widely used once-daily regimen, according to a large clinical trial. More than 93% of participants maintained viral suppression, and none experienced virological failure during the study. A weekly treatment could give people with HIV another option while potentially reducing “pill fatig

It’s rare for cyclosporiasis to cause death. These are the first deaths associated with the largest-ever cyclospora outbreak in the U.S.
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 results as Kevin Owens make his shocking return after 17 months, pinning Sami Zayn to become No. 1 contender.
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 2 results as Roman Reigns beats Seth Rollins in a classic main event match.
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Wales become the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of Fifa.

The head of Glasgow 2026 believes the legacy of the scaled-back Games will shape the future of the event.

A new FC Barcelona signing is "imminent" and set to be completed in the next few days according to reports in Catalonia.

Premier League clubs have already spent more than £1bn in the transfer window, but are expected to only get busier.

Uefa threatens legal action over Gianni Infantino's scrapped plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors.

FC Barcelona is "very attentive" to the future of Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri according to reports in Catalonia.

Barcelona is looking towards its eternal rival Real Madrid and adopting a policy which should set it up for success in the future.

FC Barcelona has been offered an ex-Liverpool striker on loan this season according to reports in Catalonia and beyond.

The Philadelphia Phillies’ division rival picked up a familiar face in a deal with the Kansas City Royals.

The Toronto Blue Jays turned heads with a decision on their veteran slugger shortly before the trade deadline.

A wave of new signings have arrived at Real Madrid for Jose Mourinho, with the 2026/2027 season about to get underway.

Troon acquires Bobby Jones Links to further expand golf's largest management portfolio in pairing of Top 100 golf companies.

Michael Thorbjornsen was able to outlast the field at the Rocket Classic, winning his first PGA Tour tournament. It was the second straight week with first time winners.

The New York Mets moved a 27-year-old outfielder amid a flurry of MLB trade deadline moves.

Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.
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The New Jersey 5s won the Regular Season title in a spirited and drama-filled weekend in Orlando as Major League Pickleball wraps up its regular season.

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The sisters are also expected to potentially play at the U.S. Open later this month, Jon Wertheim of Tennis Channel reported last month.

Several governing bodies have said they’ve lost faith in the FIFA president and soccer leadership in England, Wales and Finland have formally withdrawn their support for his reelection.

London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims.

TKO posted another strong quarter fueled by strong demand from fans and marketers for UFC and WWE events. The parent company of the two leagues surpassed the Street’s expectations on revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization with its second quarter results released Monday. TKO raised its full-year revenue guidance by another […]

Larry Berg will take over as MLS commissioner from Don Garber next year. He will sell his stake in Los Angeles FC.
LeBron's final chapter ultimately hinges on when, not if, his body will surrender to the rigorous modern NBA game.

After a quiet start to training camp, Green Bay Packers' No. 2 quarterback Tyrod Taylor had a big day Monday.

Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid has announced a new summer first team transfer via its official website and social media accounts.

Green Bay Packers rookie kicker Trey Smack is just 8-of-13 on kicks (61.5%) to begin training camp.

The Toronto Blue Jays traded their former closer away shortly after he revealed his deadline preference.

The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.

Phil Collins recently told The Times of London that he almost died in 2024 from health complications stemming from alcohol abuse. The Genesis frontman explained that he was initially admitted to a Swiss hospital for alcohol addiction in late 2023. He was discharged at first, but was brought back in shortly after and placed into […]

Critics have said their piece about Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” and now he is saying his piece about them. While on “The Odyssey” press tour, the director spoke with podcaster Zhong Shu about “a fundamental flaw of film criticism” he sees with amateur critics. “The criticism that’s often leveled at movies in general is, ‘Oh, […]

“If not me, who?” said actor Billy Porter in a 2024 Guardian interview, explaining the rationale for his plan to direct and star in a biopic of Black queer author and activist James Baldwin. “Who’s going to tell it better than the Black gay man who embodies that in today’s age?” Porter was right that […]

Two minutes and thirty seconds into the title track of Rachika Nayar's Heaven Come Crashing, an absolutely massive drum and bass beat drops. As a fan of Nayar's debut record Our Hands Against The Dusk, it caught me off guard. That album has no percussion on it at all. Heaven Comes Crashing is almost entirely drum-free, too. There are some rapid-fire mechanical hi-hats on the second track, "Tetramorph," and the back half of track six, "Gayatri," has what sounds like a snare buried deep in the mix

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 7 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Gayle Rankin’s Alys Rivers has dealt with an Oedipus complex before during her time at Harrenhal, but this week’s “House of the Dragon” marked the first time Alys was directly dragged into the Targaryens’ incestuous […]

The film's strong performance gives a much-needed boost for Disney ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Avengers: Doomsday.

British band say they are ‘proud to have made this impromptu expression with our fans in Singapore’, where open display of all foreign flags is banned Massive Attack have called being banned from Singapore a “surreal experience” after displaying a Palestinian flag during their show. On Wednesday, the English trip-hop collective – whose current lineup includes Robert “3D” Del Naja and Grant “Daddy G” Marshall – played a show at the Star theatre. Continue reading...

Between the tense standoffs, the brutal dragon fights and the diabolical betrayals, the latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' had it all and then some.

Winning the Tony Award for Best Musical has given Schmigadoon! a boost at the box office, but it might not be enough to propel the show to profitability.

Indian auteurs Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap have come together to present “Bobby Beauty Parlour,” a coming-of-age short film premiering during Friendship Week. Directed by Shashwat Dwivedi, “Bobby Beauty Parlour” follows childhood best friends Eelu and Manu, who spend their last hours together drinking, napping and bickering in a neighborhood beauty parlor, unwilling to let […]

Sony Pictures’ superhero spectacle “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swung into the top spot at the mainland China box office during the July 31–Aug. 2 weekend, generating RMB463.5 million ($68.1 million over its three-day opening frame, according to Artisan Gateway. The tentpole project has grossed $121.3 million in the Middle Kingdom in its first five days […]

UPDATED: Massive Attack has addressed the aftermath of the Singapore concert in a statement posted to Instagram. The band said its members were “detained by the police, isolated and separately questioned” following the show, and described some members undergoing hotel room searches and temporary passport confiscation as part of the process. The band said the […]

Superhero blockbuster “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has delivered a huge opening at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jul. 31–Aug. 2. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the web-slinging sequel generated a colossal $16.9 million from 2,252,930 admissions over the three-day frame across 2,409 […]

Woody Harrelson will be awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to the film industry and an exceptional acting career,” the festival said Monday. The news follows announcements over the weekend that the festival would close with a newly restored version of Bosnian director […]

After the World Cup where Norway made a splash with its wealth of soccer talent – led by Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard – the Nordic nation will be showcasing some of its biggest film talents at the 54th edition of the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund, running Aug. 22-28. Out of 84 feature length […]

Action Man — the iconic British action figure that first launched in 1966 — is getting the movie treatment. Variety has confirmed that an Action Man film is being developed by U.K. powerhouse studio Working Title alongside Hasbro, who own the licence and whose own G.I. Joe toyline the original Action Man was based on. The script […]

“Peaky Blinders” may have given closely clipped back and sides haircuts a new lease of life, but it’s now helped a region of the U.K. land official backing as a center for high-end productions. The British Film Commission has announced that the West Midlands, home to the city of Birmingham and where “Peaky Blinders” is […]

The London production of “Sunday in the Park With George” is set to go ahead as planned despite Ariana Grande exiting the show. The Stephen Sondheim revival, which also stars Grande’s “Wicked” co-star Jonathan Bailey, was scheduled to premiere at London’s Barbican next summer with producers set to launch ticket sales after Grande completed the […]

Actor George Clooney and wife Amal were forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France amid wildfires breaking out across Europe.
Recently-appointed CBS News correspondent Trevor Phillips has given a typically forthright assessment of his new boss, Bari Weiss. “Bari and her team have a huge tanker of a network news organisation to turn around, and they are assembling a little team on the bridge,” he told The Daily Telegraph. “The great thing about her is […]

Spider-Man: Brand New Day earns one of the best endings the MCU has managed in years. Then it throws it away with a pointless post-credits stinger.

Gabrielle Carrington denies killing Klaudia Zakrzewska outside Inca nightclub in Soho on 19 April.

JO1 released their newest single, “WHATCHA DOIN’,” on Friday, from their upcoming all-English EP, ANIMAL — alongside their music video, directed by kidzfrmnowhere,

"Billie Jean" has now spent 12 weeks atop Billboard's R&B Streaming Songs chart — that's as long as Michael Jackson's two other leaders combined.

He stepped back from his show last month following allegations against his former boss David Sullivan.

A “Warhammer 40,000” animated event series is in development from Amazon MGM Studios, Blur Studios, and Games Workshop, Variety has learned exclusively. In addition, Henry Cavill — who is attached to lead a live-action “Warhammer 40,000” series currently in development at Amazon — will executive produce the animated series as well. It is being developed […]

Untitled Goose Game is a tough act to follow. It was a silly experience that captured what I imagine it would feel like to be a sentient goose: a lot of waddling, a lot of honking, and a lot of shenanigans. That's why Big Walk, the next game from Goose Game developer House House, feels like a radical and unexpected departure. Instead of playing as a goose terrorizing a small village, Big Walk is a co-op multiplayer game where you explore a large island and have to work together to solve puzzles.

Isabelle Stever’s Locarno main competition title “I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming,” produced by Tom Tykwer, has been picked up for world sales by France’s Outplay Films. Produced by Tykwer and Uwe Schott at Berlin-based X Filme Creative Pool and written by Anna Melikova, the film follows Olya and Oleh, a young queer Ukrainian couple whose […]

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” will (finally!) swing to Imax on Aug. 6. Sony and Marvel’s web-slinging adventure didn’t play on the company’s premium screens during its first few days in theaters because Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” commanded the network’s entire domestic footprint for three weekends. Now that “The Odyssey’s” exclusive run is ending, Imax is […]

'House of the Dragon' season 3, episode 7 gave us one of the best moments of the series, which starred Aegon of all people.

Shakira and Burna Boy push their World Cup anthem "Dai Dai" to new peaks on multiple Billboard charts, while narrowly missing out on ruling the Digital Song Sales tally.

The stopwatch keeps ticking after “60 Minutes.” Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley were both named journalists-in-residence at Columbia University’s School of Journalism Monday, a position that will be in place for the 2026-2027 academic term. The two former “60 Minutes” correspondents will work with students through lectures, workshops and special events, and they will each […]

CNN has announced the appointment of award-winning Italian journalist Stefano Pozzebon as an international correspondent based in its Rome bureau. Pozzebon will be responsible for covering major news stories in Italy and across Europe for CNN’s linear and digital platforms. He will work alongside CNN Vatican Correspondent Christopher Lamb, who leads CNN’s coverage of the Vatican and the […]

Is Spider-Man more powerful than all of the Avengers combined? There’s certainly a case to be made after “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” captured a mind-boggling $360 million in its domestic debut, supplanting the all-time opening weekend record of 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” with $357 million (not adjusted for inflation). The final tally for “Brand New Day” […]

Ben McKenzie believes he knows why the major streaming services weren’t interested in licensing “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money.” His new documentary takes on the cryptocurrency industry, portraying the controversial digital currency as corrupt and in dire need of more regulations. But the film is being released as President Donald Trump has profited […]

The next “V/H/S” movie is set to bring a new beat to the series. Shudder has announced that the ninth installment of the horror anthology franchise “V/H/S/MIXTAPE” is set to debut on the streamer on Oct. 9. The film includes segments from Ernest Dickerson (“Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight”), RZA (“The Man with the […]

Years after its release, Dominic Fike's "Babydoll" returns to its No. 2 peak on Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart, with only "Dracula" blocking it from the summit.

Deep in the mazework neighborhood of Reboleira, Lisbon, someone is hiding €180,000 ($200,000), and Portuguese-Swiss writer-director Basil Da Cunha allows the characters of “O Jacaré” to use any and all means to find it in his new feature film competing at Locarno. Produced by Thera Production (Switzerland) and co-produced by Continue Walking (Portugal) and RTS […]

Peter Alexander carries his years of experience at NBC News over to MS NOW, where he lands next week. The veteran Washington correspondent and weekend “Today” host will launch a new 11 a.m. program on the Versant-backed network starting Monday, August 10. “State of Play” is billed as focusing on “authoritative and original reporting, thoughtful […]

Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set the record for the highest domestic opening weekend of all time with $360 million in ticket sales.

In early June, Tate McRae celebrated her recent move to New York by catching Knicks fever. It was less than a year since she relocated from Los Angeles, where she kick-started her career as music’s next Main Pop Girl, yet she could feel the electricity coursing through her new city over a potential championship win. […]

“Talking Tom & Friends: World” has launched an in-game crossover with the iconic world of The Smurfs. In a partnership between “Talking Tom & Friends” owner Outfit7 (an Ekipa2 subsidiary) and Smurfs IP holder Peyo Company, the children’s mobile sandbox game “Talking Tom & Friends: World” has launched a dedicated in-game experience inspired by the […]

Ariana Grande said she “cannot wait” to take the stage in Chicago on Monday night, one day after she dropped out of a London musical and said she would step back from visibility.

Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen nearly top the Country Airplay chart with "I Can't Love You Anymore," with only Wallen's "Don't We" blocking them from the top space.

Netflix's best new show is based on a real-life terrorist attack, and the series currently has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Tony Dokoupil’s job hinges on breaking news. He has recently been taking precious seconds to try and knit some of it together. On a recent Friday night, the “CBS Evening News” anchor stopped the rat-a-tat-tat delivery of headlines for which his program and similar ones are known, just to reflect. He delivered a short monologue […]

“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” breakout and “Sex Lives of College Girls” star Gavin Leatherwood has joined the cast of romantic comedy “It Happened One Summer,” the adaptation of Tessa Bailey’s New York Tiles bestseller and viral BookTok hit. Production on the film is now underway in New York, with Leatherwood joining an ensemble that already […]

The CW is renewing three of its unscripted series The one-hour gamers “Scrabble” and “Trivial Pursuit” have been given a Season 3 in advance of this fall’s Season 2 premieres, while the netlet has also greenlighted a Season 4 of its law enforcement follow-along show “Police 24/7.” “Scrabble” and “Trivial Pursuit” return to The CW […]

The newest “Spider-Man” film grossed an estimated $932 million worldwide—falling short only to a record set by “Avengers: Endgame.”

Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has boarded “Blanco,” a high-profile feature directed by Félix Viscarret (“Patria,” “Under the Stars”) about the 1997 kidnapping and murder of Basque politician Miguel Ángel Blanco by terrorist organization ETA. RTVE joins Netflix and Universal Pictures International Spain on the project, with Universal set to handle its theatrical distribution. The film […]

'Set In Stone' debuts at No. 39 on the Billboard 200, becoming the lowest-peaking solo album of Rick Ross's career on the most important albums tally in the U.S.

Imax shares hit an all-time high Monday as the company continues to haul in box office receipts for Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey."
My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' has now lived on the Billboard 200 for 150 weeks, which marks a first for the band on the biggest albums chart in America.

Amazon has greenlit its first-ever multi-cam sitcom, which hails from none other than the legendary Marta Kauffman. Titled “DINKS” — which stands for “dual income, no kids” — the show will also be the first-ever improvised multi-cam comedy. Paul Scheer and June Diane Raphael, who are married in real life, will star in the show […]

Elizabeth Gillies has joined the cast of Max Talisman’s independent half-hour political dramedy series “The Right Side,” which also stars Andie MacDowell and Peter Gallagher. In “The Right Side,” Gillies will play Jordan Silver, who is “the tastemaker of the Silver Family,” according to an official description. Jordan made a career critiquing her parents’ politics […]

It has a city hall and a city council. A vintage art deco theater, a harbor and a fair amount of traffic. And plenty of billboards, of course. But despite brownstones, diners, skyscrapers and bridges, this city is no recognizable metropolis — plus, it’s all bathed in a luminous purple glow. Welcome to Roku City, […]

The Sarajevo Film Festival has revealed the lineup of its Open Air section, which screens films outdoors in the festival’s largest venue, the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema. The Open Air section includes films directed by or starring this year’s Sarajevo honorees, like Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Fatherland,” Diego Luna’s “Ashes” and “Welcome to Sarajevo,” starring Woody Harrelson. […]

Throughout two decades of web-slinging, rebooting, reversals of fortune, immersions into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and sporadic reappearances by the Spidey-hating J. Jonah Jameson, the “Spider-Man” film franchise has been wildly inconsistent, yet remarkably indestructible. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” the latest film, broke box office records this weekend after it swung its way to a […]

Puerto Rico has faced population loss, economic turmoil, and the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Then Bad Bunny and Rimas Entertainment wrote a new chapter. His 2025 album became Spotify’s most streamed of the year and won album of the year at the Grammys, but it was only part of the plan. On this episode of FC Explains, we look at how Rimas built a 31 show residency for Puerto Rico. Fans from more than 100 countries showed up, bringing an estimated $713 million in direct economic impact to an

Several of Drake's recent hits and a longtime fan favorite return to multiple Billboard charts after Future's latest wins begin to disappear.

BTS’s Grammy decision continues a decades-long conversation as artists from Sinéad O’Connor to The Weeknd challenge music’s biggest awards institution.

And then there was Fallon. NBC’s “Tonight Show” is the only late-night program to keep on keeping on as usual as the nation moves into late summer, a sign of how the wee-hours format continues to be winnowed down amid a continuing decline in the economics of midnight TV. NBC this week launched what is […]

Spider-Man is swinging from the big screen to the coffee table. A new hardcover book exploring the making of Tom Holland’s latest Marvel adventure is now available to pre-order on Amazon ahead of its Aug. 18 release. The 208-page book, written by Jess Harrold, takes readers behind the scenes of the superhero sequel’s visual development, […]

Olivia Wilde once called costume designer Arianne Phillips “one of the greatest costume designers in film history.” Phillips worked with Wilde on “Don’t Worry Darling,” and when it came to “The Invite,” the pair reunited again. When she got the call, Phillips immediately said yes to the film, which Wilde both directed and starred in. […]

Spider-Man set a U.S. and Canada opening-weekend record without North American IMAX screens, exposing the shortage of premium cinema capacity.

David “Z” Rivkin, the Grammy-winning producer and musician who helmed Prince’s early demo tapes and engineered several of his albums, helped create Lipps Inc.’s 1980 smash “Funky Town,” and later worked with such artists like Fine Young Cannibals, the Jets and Jonny Lang, has died, his brother Bobby “Z” Rivkin (longtime drummer for Prince & […]

BTS ties Drake for the third-most No. 1s in the history of Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart as "Normal" returns in the top spot.

Kevin Feige can’t stop breaking his own box office benchmarks. As the president of Marvel Studios and architect of the sprawling, ultra-successful Marvel Cinematic Universe, Feige is now responsible for the four biggest opening weekends in history. His latest record-setting blockbuster is “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which collected a dizzying $360 million in its domestic […]

It’s been nearly six decades since the first mainstream video games came out and parents in 2026 are just as worried about the potential impact gaming is having on their children today as their counterparts were in the 70s, according to new research from the nonprofit Games for Change. In her paper “Raising Good Gamers: […]

“Frybread Face and Me” director Billy Luther is adapting his 2007 documentary “Miss Navajo” into a musical, which is currently in development. Now, 19 years after the world premiere at 2007’s Sundance Film Festival, Luther has teamed up with singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza to bring the documentary to the stage. Luther said, “I am thrilled to […]

Country music is ruling the roost like never before, at least when it comes specifically to the Billboard Hot 100. For the first time in history, country songs are claiming all five of the top five slots on the Hot 100. That’s thanks to Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen, who currently stand at No. 1 […]

Did you think landing Imax 70mm tickets to “The Odyssey” was hard? Trying landing those tickets and snagging one of the limited-edition popcorn buckets tied to the recent release of Christopher Nolan’s epic, which included designs of the iconic Trojan Horse and a replica of the Imax camera (complete with a real viewfinder!) that the […]

Dave Bautista could be the next “God of War.” Variety has learned from sources that Bautista is currently in talks for the role of Kratos in the Amazon Prime Video series based on the popular video game franchise. The news comes after it was reported that Ryan Hurst, who was originally cast in the role […]

Between the tense standoffs, the brutal dragon fights and the diabolical betrayals, the latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' had it all and then some.

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” reached 15.2 million views globally in its first five days of streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. That total, calculated by dividing the total amount of time the film was streamed by its 119-minute runtime, makes the Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway-led sequel the Disney streamers’ biggest live-action movie debut since […]

The 'Ted Lasso' season 4 premiere drops Wednesday. Learn everything to know about the new season of Apple TV's smash hit.

Madonna kicked off August with another “Club Confessions” appearance – this time, it was a performance at WorldPride in Amsterdam featuring surprise guest Kylie Minogue. Speaking of surprises, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock popped into the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to introduce the Cinespia screening of “Practical Magic” The appearance was nostalgic but also a nice […]

Anya Taylor-Joy is known for giving full-bodied performances in the likes of “The Witch,” “The Queen’s Gambit,” “Furiosa” and more, but she’s never gone full Method on a set before nor does she have plans to in the future. The way Taylor-Joy sees it, women do not have the opportunity like men do when it […]

Dick Clark Productions has launched DCP Studios, a unit designed to expand the company’s creative and production capabilities for awards shows including the Golden Globes, “Dick Clark’s New Years’ Rockin’ Eve,” Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards and other programs. The division will be led by Yosef Johnson, who most recently served as […]

Some movie fans call premium screenings a “gimmick.” Others are driving six hours to see “The Odyssey” in Imax 70mm.
The star has taken a "step back" from the spotlight after appearances led to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway’s "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is attracting massive viewership numbers on Hulu on Disney+ less than a week after the film made its streaming video on demand debut.

CBS has given a pilot order to a comedy series titled “Hilda! (In Lights!)” about an elderly woman who moves to New York City to pursue her Broadway dreams. Three scripts for the single-camera project, from writer and executive producer Abbey Caldwell, were announced as being in development at the studio in April. The logline […]

Firefighters were hopeful that improving weather conditions in Washington state could help efforts to contain the blaze, which officials described as the largest natural disaster in the history of Spokane.
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Gunfire brought panic to a shopping center in Twin Falls in what the authorities described as a chaotic scene. At least three people were killed.
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A new report from the Wall Street Journal, published Saturday night, brings to light several possible errors by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department during its search for Nancy Guthrie, which has seen little progress since it began in February. The WSJ, citing personal files and interviews with current and former federal officers and individuals close […]

Fast-moving wildfires in Washington destroy hundreds of homes: "Worst natural disaster our region has faced" CBS News 'A tremendous tragedy': thousands evacuated, hundreds of structures destroyed in Spokane Area Fires NonStop Local KHQ How to help Spokane residents during the wildfires The Seattle Times Autumn Lane Fire burning near Nine Mile Falls continues to prompt Level 3 (Go Now!) evacuations KREM Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate The New York Times
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An off-duty state trooper and private citizen returned fire and are credited with slowing the 24-year-old shooter.
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Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.

A range of stories feature on Monday's front pages, with Andy Burnham's vow to cut the number of people arriving in the UK on small boats a focus for some.

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Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain.

Discipline at an academy trust went too far - parents, pupils and former teachers tell BBC Panorama.

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Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surges Europe live – latest updates Unbearable, record-breaking heat has dominated the summer of 2026 across much of Europe. New records were set in central Europe last week, with Wieselburg in Austria registering a new July peak of 40.3C (104.5F). This is particularly significant as it is just 0.2C behind the all-time high, set in the August of 2003. However, not all of the northern hemisphere
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“My car was nearly 20 years old, and I only carried liability and uninsured motorist coverage, not collision coverage.”
ABC News' Danny New shines a spotlight on one pup who's landed in his forever home after being found inside a garbage truck.

In the mid-1960s, Alexander Girard helped bring his vivid patterns to more people through the creation of the Girard throw blanket. Now, more than 60 years later, the furniture brand Herman Miller is releasing three new patterns of blanket: a multicolor stripe, a brown-and-yellow checkerboard, and a pink-and-green checkerboard. The motifs, designed by Girard himself, were found in the archives. [Photo: Herman Miller] Girard created his throw blankets in 1965 as part of an extensive brand identit

Although fire weather conditions have greatly improved across the Pacific Northwest, poor air quality will continue due to the wildfire smoke across the region.

The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.

“I haven’t seen my sister since our mother’s funeral more than 20 years ago.”
A 69-year-old Connecticut man is recovering after being attacked by a shark while snorkeling during a cruise in the Caribbean as worldwide shark sightings are on the rise.

The columnist died in hospital in Middlsbrough on Sunday.

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says nearly half of the city's neighborhoods have either been evacuated or are at risk as the fires remain uncontained.
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Christopher Phillips’ mother, Sylvia, had yellow and pink roses and a birthday card placed on her body.

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A group of teenagers make a film describing their experiences, ahead of changes to the curriculum.

They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.

More places in southern and eastern England are expected to reach heatwave criteria on Tuesday but cooler temperatures are on the horizon.

The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

Three people were killed and seven others injured, some critically, in the shooting, police said. An In-N-Out employee was among those killed, the company confirmed.
