Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The $7 BILLION Deal That Just Made OpenAI Employees RICH

San Francisco's housing market is in trouble again.

OpenAI's New Weapon Against the ATTACKS No One Saw COMING

OpenAI is expanding its AI cybersecurity defense program Daybreak, and rolling out a new cyber-trained AI model with it.

Why Big Tech Just Lost Its SHIELD Against Thousands of Angry PARENTS

US court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction  Reuters Meta, others lose appeal to drop thousands of social media addiction lawsuits  Axios Tech companies must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction, appeals court rules  The Hill Social media addiction lawsuits against Meta and TikTok can proceed, court rules  CBS News Social media platforms still facing thousands of user addiction lawsuits after failed appeals  TechCrunch

Nvidia Just Unlocked $500 BILLION for the AI Revolution

Nvidia late Monday announced a partnership with seven Wall Street financial institutions designed to raise more than $500 billion of third-party capital to fund the buildout of AI infrastructure.

Intel Just Made a $20 BILLION Bet on What's Coming NEXT

Technology giants have shelled out trillions to support insatiable AI demand and the infrastructure buildout.

Why Slowing Down AI Could Trigger the OPPOSITE Effect

Lawmakers might opt to pass a law on slowing down the pace of AI. If this happens, expect a dangerous preemptive acceleration. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

Why Rural TEXAS Conservatives Are Fighting Big Tech's Latest Move

A preference for small government has faded as Republican voters press leaders to block the massive projects.

Why AI's REPLACEMENT Is Already Growing in a LAB

Mini human brains are being grown in labs all over the world. Soon, they could outthink neural networks.

The RECOMMENDATION App Designers Can't Stop Talking About

These days, a good old-fashioned, firsthand recommendation is hard to come by. They’re crowded out by algorithms, AI chat boxes, and sponsored content at every turn. Rec League aims to change that. The new platform, with its bright, playful interface, gives users a place to share and connect over trusted finds, bringing back a personal, word-of-mouth ethos to an increasingly app-driven world. Since its launch last January, Rec League has grown into a space that’s part discovery-based and part so

What Elon Musk and Sam Altman Are Getting DANGEROUSLY Wrong

Beyond Elon Musk’s interpretation of The Odyssey, Silicon Valley leaders have often misunderstood classic books like Foundation and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. It’s evident in their tech.

Why the Next Great Innovation WON'T Come From Silicon Valley

At the Rails, home to Alphabet’s “moonshot factory,” I once found myself standing in line for Indian food with Sergey Brin in front of me and Astro Teller behind me. The Rails was no ordinary tech building. It was a place where ideas were birthed, killed, and sometimes launched into the stratosphere. Think Waymo and Wing. To find myself wedged between two of the most recognizable names in moonshot innovation felt electric, like I was standing in a current of unlimited potential. And then, a stra

The Field Where AI Just Made Human EXPERTS Obsolete

Mathematician James Maynard has spent a lot of time this past year "soul searching." A professor at the University of Oxford and winner of the prestigious Fields Medal, Maynard told The Verge he's been grappling with the future of his field as the traditionally slow-moving discipline hurries to adapt to AI. Days before we spoke, OpenAI revealed it had produced the solutions to 10 long-standing mathematics problems, some of which had confounded academics for decades. Like generative AI used to p

Scientists Just Discovered What AI Models REALLY Think About You

Researchers devised a way to extract “reasoning traces” from Claude, GPT, and Gemini. What they found, they say, indicates that some Chinese AI may be trained on leading US models.

The Hidden Mark That Will Expose EVERY AI-Written Text

Anthropic will extend support for watermarking AI generations for older models as well.

Why Zuckerberg's Personal AI Promise Should TERRIFY You

Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, dropped a 6,500-word essay Monday arguing that AI is safest and most beneficial when it’s distributed widely and not controlled by a few leading AI labs. It was more than an essay; it was a manifesto, a proclamation about how the artificial intelligence era should proceed. It was also an exercise in repositioning. Meta wants to present itself as the responsible, democratizing force in AI, and Zuckerberg as a serious thinker about the technology’s social consequences—

The Next Big Thing in AI That NOBODY Is Talking About

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. These startups are chasing the next big thing in LLMs Nine years after Google researchers introduced the transformer, this family of neural networks has become the engine inside every major large…

Build Your Team's AI Assistant in 10 Minutes—Here's HOW

Every team has that one Slack or Teams channel where the exact same questions get asked every single week. Where is the updated brand guide? What is our policy on expense receipts over $50? How do we handle customer returns outside the 30-day window? Instead of re-pasting links or typing out the same instructions for the hundredth time, you can build a custom AI assistant in about 10 minutes. Trained exclusively on your team’s internal documentation, process manuals, and style guides, it acts as

The Zoom Flaw That Could Have Let STRANGERS Control Your Computer

Researchers say it took fewer than 20 prompts for a public AI tool to find a flaw (now fixed) allowing anyone on a Zoom call to hijack another participants’ device.

Why AI Companies Are Now HIDING Secret Codes in Everything You Read

Anthropic has pledged to start marking Claude-generated text and images with machine-readable data, in an effort to comply with European rules for AI transparency. "Generated text will carry embedded watermarks, and generated files will include digitally signed provenance metadata where supported," Anthropic says on a new Claude support page. The changes are invisible to human eyes, but will make it easier for people and online platforms to detect if content was generated by Claude models. These

What Amazon's Hardware Chief Thinks Will REPLACE Your Smartphone

At Disrupt 2026, Amazon's Panos Panay will provide an exclusive vision for what's in store for us beyond the smartphone.

AI's REAL Climate Problem Isn't What You Think It Is

AI’s carbon footprint is even worse than it seems. It’s not just that new data centers are leading to new fossil-fueled power plants—like an Amazon-backed gas plant in Texas that could be the largest single source of CO2 pollution in the U.S. AI also is making the fossil fuel industry more productive, and a new study finds that those productivity gains could generate as much as 13 times more emissions than data centers do today. The study, published in the Nature Portfolio journal npj Climate Ac

Spotify Just Declared WAR on AI Musicians—Here's What They're Hiding

Spotify is introducing “AI Persona” labels for artist profiles that represent AI-generated identities and will exclude their music from editorial, algorithmic, and personalized recommendations by default.

Bumble Just Broke Its Own RULE—And Men Are Celebrating

Bumble backtracks on “women make the first move.” | Image: The Verge Bumble was famously built around exclusively giving women the power to initiate messages in heterosexual matches when it first launched in 2014 - but now the times they are a-changin' for the dating app. Today, Bumble has announced a "global evolution to its signature conversation experience": anyone can now send the first message, and the deadline to respond before the match expires has been extended from 24 hours to a 72-ho

The Switch Controller That Could Finally END Stick Drift Nightmares

GuliKit announced its first wireless controller to use an improved version of the anti-drift tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) thumbsticks featured in its budget-friendly ES Pro that debuted nearly a year ago. Available now for $49.99, the new GuliKit ES Max is more expensive than last year's $29.99 ES Pro, but still cheaper than Nintendo's Switch 2 Pro Controller, while offering more features and functionality without the risk of stick drift that plagued the original Switch. The TMR thumbstick

The North Korean IT Worker Who INFILTRATED a U.S. Government Agency

The investigation shows that North Koreans are able to infiltrate government agencies, as well as private organizations and crypto exchanges.

How AI Could Help Fossil Fuel Companies Create MORE Emissions

New research finds that by making the fossil fuel industry more productive, AI could help increase carbon emissions by up to nearly 5 percent—vastly outpacing the impact of data centers.

The Surveillance Tech That Now LINKS Your Phone to Your License Plate

Phone and Bluetooth signals could turn roadside cameras into far richer tracking tools.

Why Your Amazon Order Emails Just Became USELESS

Earlier this summer, Amazon customers began noticing that emails related to their online orders looked sparse: Order confirmation emails didn't name specific items anymore, and instead listed only item categories. "Your Beauty item is confirmed!" an email about my retainer cleaning tablets read. Shoppers have posted other iterations of the redacted emails as well: "Ordered: 1 Hardware item," "Your Drugstore, Shoes, and other items are here!" and "1 Nutrition & Wellness, 1 Wireless Accessories,"

Bumble Just KILLED the Rule That Made It Different From Every Dating App

Bumble is ditching the rule that it has enforced since launching in 2024. Men can finally message first.

The Zoom VULNERABILITY Hackers Cracked With Just 20 Questions

Zoom has patched a major security vulnerability that could allow an attacker to hijack anyone's device during a meeting. In a blog post on Tuesday, researchers at A Security say they uncovered the flaw using "fewer than 20 prompts on publicly available AI models," as reported earlier by Wired. The exploit involved Zoom's annotation feature, which allows users to draw on their screen while sharing it with other meeting participants. With the exploit, an attacker could join or host a meeting and r

Why Google and Meta Just YANKED Their AI Tools That Could Fake Evidence

Google pulled AI image generation from Google Earth one day after launch because of fraud concerns. A digital forensics expert on what happens next.

Silicon Valley Is About to Let AI SPEND Your Company's Money

The typical early-stage startup team used to comprise a pair of founders and a handful of software engineers. Now that founding team is just as likely to include AI agents as it is human employees—and the companies that serve startups are racing to adapt.  For Mercury, a popular Silicon Valley banking solution, that shift in team composition has prompted the development of a new feature: AI agent cards, or virtual credit cards that businesses can use to delegate and automate purchasing decisions

The Gaming Mouse With So Many Buttons You'll NEVER Run Out

The PC gaming world has tried to move on from bulky, heavier mice, but the Naga V3 Pro proves that it still has its place.

Someone Set Up a FAKE Wi-Fi Network on a Delta Flight — And Delta Is Investigating

The Delta flight crew switched off the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident, according to a spokesperson.

2025's Most Downloaded Game Is Going AD-FREE — Here's the Catch

Block Blast!, the most downloaded mobile game of 2025, is coming to Apple Arcade in September where it will be ad-free.

The AI That Just Cracked What Mathematicians Couldn't Solve for CENTURIES

For more than 150 years, the Riemann hypothesis has stood as one of the major unsolved problems in mathematics. Anthropic hasn't solved it — but the company's models made more progress than you might expect.

Why China Just Forced Meta to ABANDON a $2 Billion Deal

Last December, Meta said it planned to acquire Manus for $2 billion, its latest effort to shore up its AI strategy.

Apple's Secret Weapon Against the Deepfake NIGHTMARE

Apple is seemingly developing an iOS feature that can verify when a photograph was taken using an iPhone camera. 9to5Mac reports that the iOS 27 beta 5 includes code references for an "Apple Reference Image" system that can embed provenance metadata into iPhone photographs at the point of capture - enabling users to prove where the photo originated, and that it isn't AI fakery. Apple Reference Image isn't currently live, but a privacy disclosure in the iOS beta notes that the feature will be off

Starlink Doubled Its Users — But the MAINSTREAM Still Won't Bite

These are the circumstances in which choosing a SpaceX-operated Starlink setup over fiber, cable and 5G may make financial sense.

The OpenAI Executive Who Just Walked Away From the AI EMPIRE

Why Google's Next Phones Are Only for a CERTAIN Kind of Person

The Pixel 11 Pro has a flashy new light on the back. | Image: Google Last year's Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 resembled a late night talk show, complete with Jimmy Fallon as host, and it aired an hour after the phones were revealed. Spec dives and executive appearances were replaced with celebrity cameos and awkward skits, to the confusion of many diehard Pixel fans. But it served its purpose in reaching a broader audience: Last year's stream racked up 8.4 million viewers on YouTube;

Why OpenAI's Second-In-Command Just Walked Away From EVERYTHING

One of OpenAI's longest serving executives is headed out the door, although the longtime COO told staff that he was "excited to help you all advance the mission from a different vantage point."

The Social Media Darling That's Now LOSING Users

Over a year following its post-election surge, Bluesky’s mobile app is seeing a continued decline in active users, though its remaining community is still relatively engaged.

The 2-Month-Old AI Startup That Just Raised $1.1 BILLION

River AI, a startup founded by xAI co-founder Igor Babuschkin, has a fascinating vision for personal agents and secured $1.1 billion out of the gate.

Google's Budget Earbuds Just Got Even CHEAPER

The Google Pixel Buds 2a in hazel. | Image: The Verge Looking for great pair of earbuds that work particularly well with Android phones? The Google Pixel Buds 2a are currently discounted to $99 (usually $129) at various retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Google. These very capable Bluetooth earbuds come in four colors, with a lightweight fit that helps them disappear into your ears. With ANC and transparency mode support, and a close integration with Gemini, they’re a gre

Another Top OpenAI Executive Just Walked Out the DOOR

Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's special projects lead and the company's former COO, announced his departure after an eight-year stint at the AI lab. In an internal memo he later posted to X, Lightcap told colleagues he'd be starting "something new." "Over the last few months, I've been focused on the next horizon and what would stand in the way of mission success," Lightcap wrote. "I believe there are a few important new things the world will need to get right as we enter this next period. I … am excite

AI Computing Power Just Became Something You Can BUY and SELL

The exchange is partnering with Silicon Data to introduce two compute futures contracts on Oct. 5, pending regulatory review.

Claude's INVISIBLE Watermarks Are Coming—And People Are FURIOUS

Anthropic isn’t the only AI company doing this—but it’s getting the most pushback.

Google's Free Streaming Just Got the Feature Everyone's Been WANTING

Google TV Freeplay, the company's free, ad-supported streaming service, now supports video on demand. Instead of tuning into Google TV Freeplay's selection of always-on channels, you can now choose from over 10,000 shows and movies to watch whenever you want. The update introduces titles like Lady Bird, Seventeen Again, and Hell's Kitchen, according to Google's announcement. The company has also expanded its live TV lineup to include more than 300 channels dedicated to news, sports, reality TV,

How the 'Censorship-Industrial Complex' Is Quietly RESHAPING the Internet

I first heard the term “censorship-industrial complex” on April 15, 2025.  That’s when I got the tip that a small office in the U.S. State Department, which focused on monitoring and countering foreign disinformation from the likes of Russia, Iran, and China, was facing imminent shutdown—the next day.  And the reason? R/FIMI, as the office…

AI's Next Move Will Change PHYSICAL Objects Forever

On this episode of Adventures in AI, Fast Company speaks to Alexander Reben, an entrepreneur, roboticist and cofounder of Phyzify, a lab using AI tools to create physical objects based on your imagination.

Google's AI App Just Hit a NUMBER That Changes EVERYTHING

Gemini is keeping pace with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which hit 1 billion monthly active users back in June.

The TRUTH Behind Those Viral VHS Dating Videos on Instagram

The Instagram account advertises itself as resurfacing lost dating service videotapes from the 1980s. Social media users have been genuinely touched.

OpenAI Just Made A Move That LINUX Users Never Expected

OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.

The Best Electric Cars You Can Buy for $30K RIGHT NOW

Depending on the model, you might have hundreds to choose from—or just one.

Two AI Giants Just Hit a Number That Changes EVERYTHING

That’s a lot of people chatting with their AI friends all day. | Image: Google For the 14th time, a Google product has hit 1 billion users. Google CEO Sundar Pichai posted on X that a billion people are using Gemini every month, and that Gemini is Google's fastest-growing product ever. A billion users is a huge milestone, but Google isn't the first AI app to hit it. OpenAI's ChatGPT hit the mark a few weeks ago, though the company buried the announcement that "more than 1 billion people are pu

The FBI Warning About What Hackers Are Stealing From Your PRIVATE Accounts

In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.

The INVISIBLE Mark That Will Soon Expose AI-Generated Text

Anthropic said in a support document Tuesday that its future AI models will put an invisible watermark in all text, identifying it as AI-generated. The change comes in response to new AI transparency laws in the EU, but Anthropic says it will apply in all countries where Claude models are used. No U.S. law currently requires AI-generated content to carry transparency disclosures or watermarks, although a growing number of states, California among them, have enacted AI transparency laws with labe

Threads Just Went Where No Social Network Has Gone BEFORE

Meta has launched a Threads app for Meta Quest VR headsets, the company announced on Tuesday. The launch follows Meta bringing the app to its Ray-Ban Display AR glasses last month and the recent news that the platform has crossed 500 million monthly active users. It seems like a pretty full-featured app. Meta says that with the Threads VR app, you can do things like browse feeds, make posts, like and reply to posts, visit profiles, search, and watch videos - you know, Threads stuff. "We designed

Google Just Broke a Record That Took ChatGPT YEARS to Achieve

Google said in a Tuesday blog post 63% of users directly talk to Gemini, including more “voice only” users.

Inside Elon Musk's $16.8 Billion GAMBLE on Chip Manufacturing

The factory is set to be the largest building in the world, Musk said.

Meta's NEW AI Tool That's Challenging Big Tech's ENTIRE Strategy

Meta’s Muse Glimmer courts users with local AI control, challenging institutional power. As the debate heats up, controllable on-device AI may become more prevalent.

What Phoebe Gates KNEW for Months That She Never TOLD Anyone

Phia, the shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is once again under fire for its alleged business practices.

The Sonos Product That Just Leaked Through a GOVERNMENT Filing

It looks like we'll be getting a successor to the Sonos Ace headphones sometime this fall, which was hinted at by CEO Tom Conrad during a third quarter earnings call. As reported by What Hi-Fi?, an FCC filing by Sonos, Inc reveals details about upcoming wireless headphones with the model number S52A. In addition to the S52A designation, one of the submitted documents shows an oval diagram - likely the ear cup - marked with the name Sonos Ace Ultra, although that name isn't listed anywhere else.

The CHINA Problem That Could Sink Jensen Huang's $500B AI DREAM

Why Jensen Huang’s $500 billion AI financing plan faces a big risk from China  CNBC NVIDIA Partners With Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to Establish AI Compute Infrastructure Financing Platforms to Mobilize Over $500 Billion of Third-Party Capital  NVIDIA Newsroom The Perils of Wall St.’s Race to Pour Billions More Into A.I.  The New York Times Nvidia Credit Risk Eases After CEO Clarifies $500 Billion Plan  Bloomberg.com Nvidia and Wall Street team up on $500 bi

Meta Just LOST Its Attempt to Stop a $1.4 TRILLION Lawsuit

Judges tell Meta that Section 230 provides a defense, not immunity from lawsuits.

Chrome Just Deployed What Could Be Your BEST Defense Against Hackers

Device-bound session credentials thwart an increasingly common form of account takeover.

The Xbox Controller Feature That Could CHANGE Gaming Forever

Did a prototype Microsoft gamepad fall off the back of a truck? We can't say, but a Redditor has legit-looking photos of a prototype Xbox controller that's almost certainly the Xbox Elite Series 3. Incredibly, they claim they bought the pad for $200 on OfferUp. In May, a Brazilian regulator's leaked images revealed that Xbox Elite 3 would have new two new scroll wheels on the bottom edge, a second wireless mode to connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming servers, and a new "Pair Button" that can al

The Sports Empire Jeff Bezos Is About to CONQUER

Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to buying his first stake in a sports team: the U.K.'s famed Liverpool Football Club.

Intel's Desperate $15 Billion Move After a 400% SURGE

The company said it sees growth opportunities in physical AI, custom chips and advanced packaging.

Trump Media's $238 Million DISASTER Nobody Saw Coming

TMTG said it has signed more than 10 customer agreements for Truth API, the service offering faster access to President Donald Trump's posts.

Why Apple's Stock Could TANK Without This Glass GAMBLE

A Jefferies analyst says that it may be harder than it looks for Apple to roll out dramatically more expensive devices in a bid to boost profitability.

Why Rippling Is Now SUING the Tiny Startup That Sued Them First

This lawsuit follows one filed last month by Runlayer that accused Rippling of stealing its product ideas. It's a seller- and buyer-beware market warning.

Archer's Boeing Deal Could Transform Aviation With AI — Or CRASH Trying

Archer Aviation’s stock is flying higher after the company agreed to buy three business units from Boeing.

Ryan Cohen's TWIST That Changes Everything About the GameStop-eBay Saga

Bloomberg says GameStop could propose collaborating with eBay in some way other than a merger. Some analysts doubt whether eBay would benefit much from that sort of deal.

The Nvidia Shift That Could Make Micron Investors VERY Happy

An analyst says that Nvidia’s move to downgrade some chip capabilities could end up boosting consumption of high-bandwidth memory.

SpaceX Stock Just Hit a Milestone It Hasn't Seen in WEEKS

SpaceX shares have been clawing their way back in recent days but remain well off their highs.

Why Every Brand Is Suddenly OBSESSED With Wicker on Social Media

It’s never been a better time to be in the wicker business. Brands are capitalizing on the newfound interest in the woven art form as a forthcoming movie has people asking, “What if a basket could be a sexy man?” The film, Wicker, which dropped its first trailer in early August, stars Olivia Colman as a lonely fisherwoman who commissions a husband to be made out of wicker. That husband is Alexander Skarsgård, who, despite being made out of wicker, begins a passionate relationship with his human

Why Wall Street Just PLUNGED as Hormuz Deal Hopes Fade

Wall Street ends down as expectations of Hormuz deal fade  reuters.com Live updates: US-Iran war news; Oil prices climb as Iran signals Strait of Hormuz will stay closed  CNN Iran’s steep demands for US over Strait of Hormuz threaten to derail reopening  The Hill S&P 500 closes little changed as oil rises on Iran uncertainty, Intel leads chips lower  CNBC Gulf States Accept a New Normal in Hormuz: Iran Is in Control  WSJ

Rocket Lab's BIG Plans Can't Stop Its Stock From DROPPING

The company is looking to expand its reach in Europe and building up its backlog.

The ONE ZIP Code Where America's Housing Market Is EXPLODING

Today’s residential real-estate market is not for the weak, observes one buyer in what Realtor.com is calling America’s hottest ZIP code.

Why Mexico Refuses to Tap Its Resources But Keeps IMPORTING U.S. Gas

Mexico’s president wants to develop shale to replace gas imports from U.S. But she also wants to avoid fracking impacts on freshwater aquifers.

Why Women Often OUTPERFORM Men as Investors

Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

The AI Boom That Just Made Singapore Revise Its ENTIRE Economic Forecast

GDP growth for 2026 is now expected to come in at 4.5% to 5.5%, more than double the low end of its previous forecast of 2%-4%

What Medicaid Did to My Friend's Bank Account — And Why Life Insurance Won't Help

“She left behind a 30-year-old son and 32-year-old daughter.”

The $238M Loss That Reveals Trump Media's CRYPTO Problem

Trump Media reports $238m loss as crypto falls  BBC Traffic to Trump’s Truth Social Falls Sharply This Summer  The New York Times Trump’s media company reports $238m loss  Al Jazeera Here’s Why DJT Stock Tumbled Today  Forbes Trump Media Reports More Than 10 Sign-Ups to Real-Time Truth Social Feed  wsj.com

The Billionaire Who Just Walked Free From CORRUPTION Charges

A U.S. federal judge has approved the Department of Justice's decision to dismiss the criminal probe against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on graft charges.

Why Oil Prices Could EXPLODE as Hormuz Deal Fades

Oil traders keep clinging to hope that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. That won't last forever.

The Powerball Jackpot Just Hit $1 Billion—But Here's the CATCH

If the jackpot crosses $1 billion after the next draw, this will be the first to do so since the $1.8 billion prize claimed by a Powerball player from Arizona last year.

Why Pulling $1,000 From Your Brokerage Could Be a MISTAKE

“I’m curious whether there’s a downside.”

The Bond Market Scorecard That's Making Bessent Look WEAK

Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration U.S Treasury securities have underperformed all major government bond indices with the exception of Japan.

Intel's DESPERATE $20 Billion Move That No One Saw Coming

Intel on Tuesday said it would increase the size of its offering of new shares by an additional $5 billion to $20 billion.

Why Oil Just Hit $84 and the Hormuz Deal Is COLLAPSING

U.S. crude is back above $84 as last week's anticipation of a U.S.-Iran deal dissipates.

Why Stock Market BEARS Are in Agony Right Now

Positioning shows the shorts are yet to capitulate, suggests Citi

RTL's Streaming Success Can't Hide Fremantle's ONGOING Struggles

European media conglomerate RTL Group on Tuesday posted first-half figures showing strong growth in streaming, with revenue up 3.9% to €2.9 billion ($ 3.3 billion), while revenues from its linear TV side and its Fremantle content business were down. The acquisition of pay-TV operation ‌Sky Deutschland from Comcast in June has also increased the group’s revenue base. […]

The Hidden Cost of America's AI OBSESSION

One factor is the continuing multibillion-dollar AI investments by Google parent Alphabet, Facebook parent Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle and others.

LAX's Genius Hack That Saved $30 MILLION

A new concourse on the edge of Los Angeles International Airport’s international terminal may have just cracked the code for building in highly complex airport environments. The Midfield Satellite Concourse South, designed by the architecture firm Woods Bagot, used a construction method that literally works around the complex and secured space of an active airport runway. Rather than being built on site—on the airfield of one of the busiest international airports in the world—the designers and c

The Media CEO Who Says Pageviews Are DEAD

Bryan Goldberg, CEO of Bustle Digital Group, which operates editorial platforms including Bustle, Nylon, and W Magazine, among others, thinks that hosting events and cultivating a community of influential people to appeal to readers is the solution to keeping his media properties solvent and profitable. In September 2025, Goldberg launched an invite-only membership to Nylon Magazine. The membership, which gathers tastemakers and influencers, has helped BDG put on buzzy events, collect data on me

The Economic Signal That Has Investors NERVOUS

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher Tuesday as investors await July's inflation data print amid ongoing Iran tensions.

Why Wall Street Just BET Everything on Jensen Huang's VISION

The first three-plus years of the AI buildout has been funded by record amounts of equity and debt issued by leading tech companies. Nvidia has a new idea.

The METAL That's Now More Precious Than GOLD

Panumre Liberum argue that copper offers gold’s inflation protection, plus an industrial-backed demand growth story, as well as a relative immunity to movements in interest rates.

The GROWING Class That's Making Hotel Giants BILLIONS

IHG reported higher first-half profit as U.S. demand accelerated and Middle East disruption weighed on travel.

The FORTUNE Roger Federer Is Losing on His Shoe BET

Apparel maker On Holding saw its shares slump in premarket trade as the Zurich-headquartered, U.S.-listed company guided to weaker-than-expected sales for the year.

How 21 Women REBUILT After Being Pushed OUT

For Black women, the instability of today’s job market has been particularly severe. Since early 2025, approximately 600,000 Black women have become unemployed, left the labor force, or otherwise been pushed out. Behind that staggering figure are accomplished and overqualified women who did everything they were told would create professional security: earned degrees, exceeded expectations, ascended into leadership, and remained loyal to their employers.  Still, many found themselves laid off, un

The 90-Year-Old STUNT That Changed Marketing FOREVER

It’s noon on a Monday, and the Wienermobile has just pulled up outside of my Chicago apartment. Soon I’m sitting in a red-and-yellow upholstered seat with a giant plastic hot dog in front of me. Two brand ambassadors, aka Hotdoggers—who have just introduced themselves as “Grill Master Maile” and “Lindsey Links”—instruct me to “buckle my meat belt,” please and franks.  As Grill Master Maile (real name Maile Carballo) and Lindsey Links (Lindsey Kulesza) traverse the nation in their giant hot dog o

What to Do With $20,000 You Didn't EXPECT

“I want to make the process as straightforward as possible for my beneficiaries to access the funds.”

The $900 Social Security Dilemma Facing MILLIONS

“She was a teacher at a school district, so didn’t put much into Social Security.”

The Mining Crisis That Makes America DANGEROUSLY Dependent on China

It’s our fault that we’re short of copper and a number of other critical minerals.

Wall Street's Urgent Warning About July's CPI TRIGGER

Well’s Fargo’s sentiment indicator reached 1.4 in August, its most since January 2018.

Why Jennifer Garner Is Betting BIG on Organic Kids' Food

The actress and cofounder of the organic children's food company Once Upon A Farm shares what she’s learned in the first six months of leading a publicly traded company.

The 11 Midcaps Investment Newsletters Are OBSESSED With Right Now

Bigger than small caps. Smaller than large caps. Are they, as in the fairytale, “just right”?

The Hidden Economics Inside Planet Money's New BOARD GAME

From Nobel Prize-winning research to the Laffer Curve, Scabby the Rat, Veblen's peacock, and more — the economic ideas and inside jokes hiding throughout Planet Money's new board game.

Why $1 Million Might Not Be ENOUGH to Retire Anymore

“Some readers — and couples — would be grateful to retire on half that amount.”

The Boring Stocks That Could CRUSH AI Hype Returns

Lazard portfolio manager Bertrand Cliquet says infrastructure companies are worth more than the AI hype sometimes linked to them.

Red Lobster's Radical Redesign They're Calling NEWSTALGIA

Red Lobster is testing out a new store concept, but it’s trying not to stray too far from what diners already know. “Our design decisions were guided by the idea of ‘newstalgia,’ preserving the elements guests know and love while expressing them in a fresh, contemporary way,” says Ashley Popich, managing director of the commercial interior design and architecture firm Zebra, which worked with Red Lobster on the new dining rooms. The redesign is part of a broader comeback effort for the seafood

How One Solar Company Is SURVIVING the Renewable Energy War

The solar industry is no stranger to change. But the policy turbulence over the past year moved at a speed leaving even the most experienced leaders scratching our heads. In mere months, the conversation shifted from accelerating clean energy adoption to pulling back the very incentives that helped the industry grow. As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the 30% federal tax credit for homeowners to install residential solar disappeared on January 1, 2026, with no step-down period. F

Target's New Hire Will Know What You Want BEFORE You Do

Target has appointed Chandhu Nair as its first chief AI officer as the retailer doubles down on the technology and its potential benefits for customers. Nair comes to Target after more than six years with Lowe’s, where he was most recently senior vice president of stores, data, AI, and innovation. He previously served nine years at Staples, and cofounded a data analytics software company and a business strategy consulting startup. “What excites me most is the opportunity to make AI real for the

One Central Bank Tried Warsh's Strategy—Here's What HAPPENED

Canada’s post-2008 playbook shows the volatility risks of Warsh’s no-guidance Fed.

The Baby Brand Making a Move Parents DIDN'T See Coming

Baby products company Frida is launching a new category of personal care items for kids, tapping into a growing market and largely untapped space.

The Optical Trade Comeback Signal Wall Street Is WATCHING

A photonics-themed ETF saw better demand in its first trading day than a popular memory ETF did at the same point in its life cycle.

The Hidden Patterns That DESTROY Family Businesses Revealed

“Legacy Traps: Why Family Businesses Fail and How to Protect Yours” by Alejandro Cárdenas Villa is released with Forbes Books.

How to Navigate Workforce Growth in a BORDERLESS Economy

“The Global Advantage: An Executive’s Strategic Guide to Immigration, Citizenship, and International Talent” by Lorraine D’Alessio, Esq. is released with Forbes Books.

Why Oil Prices Just Hit LEVELS We Haven't Seen in Months

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Waver as Oil Forges Higher — Live Updates  WSJ Hormuz deadlock: Where oil prices could head next as prospects for an imminent deal fade  CNBC Oil Prices Rise to $90 a Barrel Over U.S.-Iran Stalemate  The New York Times Oil climbs 2%, extending gains on dimming U.S.-Iran peace hopes  Reuters Oil prices and US bond yields rise as Trump and Iran trade reparations demands  Euronews.com

The Airbnb Change That Could RUIN What Made It Special

The home-rental company is leaning into hotels and third-party amenities to transform into a “one-stop shop” for travel.

The $500 Million Defense Deal That Shows Where Flying Taxis Are REALLY Headed

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Why Hollywood's Biggest Studio Just Threatened to ABANDON California

David Ellison is eager to reach a swift resolution in the antitrust case filed by 12 states seeking to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. And he’s prepared start moving Paramount out of California as soon as October unless the state’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, agrees to settlement talks, Variety has confirmed. Ellison told Paramount […]

Why This Employee's Work Anniversary Is Worth THOUSANDS in Hidden Money

Many companies contribute to employee retirement accounts, but depending on your firm's rules you may forfeit some or all of it if you leave.

The Memory Maker We're Betting On That Wall Street OVERLOOKED

This stock is one of the more volatile names in the market, prone to big swings.

This Farm Couple Has $2.2M Saved—Can They REALLY Retire Abroad?

”We don’t live lavishly, and sometimes we both think maybe we could upgrade a few things.”

Why Polymarket Is Scrambling to Get Its House in ORDER

The marketing changes come amid an investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission into the company's promotional practices.

Why Investors Shouldn't Believe Wall Street's Inflation CLAIMS

Uncle Sam needs inflation, not just economic growth, to escape today’s debt crisis.

Why S&P 500 Futures Are Rising as Oil Prices STABILIZE

S&P 500 futures ticks higher as oil prices stabilize, Nvidia gains: Live updates  CNBC Oil prices settle, Wall Street inches higher ahead of new inflation numbers due this week  Pioneer Press Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures waver as US, Iran reach impasse  Yahoo Finance US stocks edge down from their record after oil prices climb 5%  AP News Oil Holds Gains, Asian Stocks Set for Muted Open: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com

AI Is Terrifying Workers But NOT Taking Their Jobs—Here's Why

Mark Zuckerberg says we’re lucky to live in an “incredible moment,” but many workers are having a hard time stomaching the uncertainty.

The Lawsuit That Could Decide If You Can BET on Flight Cancellations

FlightAware says that Kalshi used its name and data to offer bets on flight cancellations without the flight tracker's permission.

Beyond Meat Just Hit Rock Bottom—And Had to Take DRASTIC Action

The stock price of Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) is currently plunging in early-morning trading, with shares down nearly 20% as of the time of this writing, valuing them at just 41 cents apiece. That is a record low price and a dramatic slide for a company whose shares once traded at nearly $240 each. It’s natural to assume Beyond Meat’s stock price fall this morning might have something to do with its lackluster Q2 2026 financial results, which the company reported on August 5. But the main

Credit Card Debt Just Hit $1.26 Trillion—But Only HALF of America Is Drowning

Credit card balances are ticking higher mid-way through the year, according to a new report on household debt from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

The July Report That Could Force the Fed's HAND on Interest Rates

A surprising decline in U.S. jobs last month isn’t enough to discourage the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates soon, but a tame inflation report for the second straight month could do the trick.

The Shoebox Problem That's Been Plaguing Businesses for DECADES—Solved

Many of today's enterprises have a shoebox problem: fragmented, incomplete, and duplicated records, forcing customers or employees to connect the dots themselves.

Target Just Created a Position That Didn't EXIST Six Months Ago

Target announced its first-ever chief artificial intelligence officer on Tuesday as retailers race to take advantage of the AI boom.

Roger Federer Lost His BILLIONAIRE Status — Here's What Went Wrong

Federer’s net worth fell below $1 billion as the share price for On Holding fell 19% after missing net sales expectations.

Why JPMorgan Is Betting BIG on the 2028 LA Olympics

JPMorgan is making a nine-figure bet as the Olympics Games' first-ever global banking partner.

Rivian's CEO Is Betting on EVs, ROBOTS, and Autonomy All at Once

Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe is speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to detail his journey, and the lessons it’s bestowed.

The Historically Strong Stretch for Stocks That's About to BEGIN

Some investors are worried that this AI-powered bull market might be getting a little long in the tooth as it approaches its fourth birthday.

Should This Retired Couple Dip Into $2.3M to Pay Off Their 2.9% MORTGAGE?

“Right now, we’re withdrawing about $100,000 a year from our investments.”

The ONE QUESTION That Will End Your Money Worries Forever

YNAB founder Jesse Mecham’s new book has a simple system to end the paycheck-to-paycheck struggle.

I Found 2% Mortgages in Singapore — Here's Why I Still Didn't BUY

I looked across the world to see how far our savings would go and whether diversifying our investment portfolio by purchasing a rental property might make more financial sense.

Great Leadership Is A CHOICE

While some are born leaders, great leadership is a choice anyone can make by practicing key principles, being sensitive to context, and embracing curiosity.

Why California's AG Is Calling Paramount's Exit Plan BLACKMAIL

Rob Bonta, the attorney general of California who is leading a 12-state coalition’s lawsuit seeking to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, responded to David Ellison’s threat to pull Paramount out of the state unless Bonta agrees to settlement talks. “In a span of weeks, Paramount agreed to halt the merger until a court […]

The Flying Taxi Company That Just Became a DEFENSE Contractor

Joby Aviation reached an agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, which will kick off its new defense business.

NBC News Just Created a New Role for Talent DEVELOPMENT

Tammy Fine, a veteran NBC News producer who spent a significant part of her career overseeing key newsmaker interviews in the first hour of “Today,” is getting a new passel of responsibilities. Fine has been named vice president of talent development at NBC News, and will lead efforts to develop careers and find up and […]

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As leaders, we can be guilty of thinking we’re helping when what we’re really doing is annoying the pants off of our team members.

Why Cultural Exchange Is Your Secret COMPETITIVE Advantage

Cultural exchange is one of the most underrated competitive advantages in international business. Here’s what leaders who get it right do differently.

The Housing Ban That Will Drop Prices — But Not When You THINK

The CEO of the nation's largest single-family rental landlord said the new law banning large-scale investors from the market will lower prices in the long term.

How Climate CHAOS Is Quietly Destroying the Economy Right Now

Businesses are reckoning with the financial toll of this year’s brutal climate shocks.

Why Humanoid Robot Stocks Are About to Trigger an Investor FRENZY

The Chinese company will be the first to market in a wave of new humanoid-robotics IPOs.

Why Retailers Must Separate Smart Labels From SURVEILLANCE Pricing Now

As legislators consider bans on surveillance pricing, electronic shelf labels are caught in the controversy, despite having nothing to do with personalized pricing.

AI Gets the CLICKS, But Humans Still Win the Customers—Here's Why

Shoppers are embracing AI-driven “conversational commerce,” but it’s still the human touch that earns brand loyalty.

Why Bitcoin Miners Are Suddenly ABANDONING Crypto

Bitcoin miner Riot Platform has struck a $9 billion, 20-year compute deal with Anthropic

What Zuckerberg's Yacht Did in Alaska That Has Everyone FURIOUS

A yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg didn’t respond immediately to a call for help from a skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, but a maritime law expert said Monday the crew may not have been obligated to after the Coast Guard determined the boat wasn’t in distress. A spokesperson for the Meta CEO also said the crew didn’t immediately hear the radio call for help and by the time it did, another nearby ship had already rendered assistance. The Aug. 3 incident gained attention in recent

The $5.7 Billion European Fund You've NEVER Heard Of

Scaleup Europe, a public-private fund with a $5.7 billion target, made its first investment by backing Finnish satellite company ICEYE.

Why Over HALF of Workers Would Take a Pay Cut Right Now

Employees in 2026 are seriously worried about how unstable their jobs may be. So worried, in fact, that more than half say they’d willingly swap part of their paycheck for greater job security. According to a new survey from Monster, which recently polled 1,020 U.S. employees across a range of industries, job security is of the utmost importance to workers today. While earning a decent living is massively important, as the cost of living soars, most workers would still trade a chunk of their sal

The Nvidia Announcement That Just Made Wall Street BREATHE Again

Nvidia’s new partnerships with financial players help mitigate concerns that the company is too tightly linked to its customers, according to BofA and Morgan Stanley.

The Wednesday REPORT That Could Determine Your Financial FUTURE

The consumer price index is expected to show only a modest increase for July.

The Shake Shack TIPPING Scandal That Has Everyone FURIOUS

Opting for the “no tip” button might not be saving you money, at least at one particular restaurant. Users on social media are circulating theories claiming that fast food chain Shake Shack raises prices on individual items when opting to go tipless on an order, all thanks to a viral TikTok. “My wife says that if you don’t tip at Shake Shack, they make it more expensive per item so we are about to find out,” B.D. Powell said in the video with over 4.3 million views. The couple then proceeded to

Uber Just Made a Move That BLINDSIDED This Robotics Startup

The divesture comes comes as the two once-tight companies have started to diverge on the business side.

Why Trump's Treasury Secretary Is WRONG About the Economy, New Data Shows

Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is shedding new light on the current state of the American economy. On Tuesday, the New York Fed issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, and an accompanying blog post on credit card delinquency. The report found while household debt has decreased modestly, all together, Americans owe a staggering $1.26 trillion on their credit cards, even as balances continue to rise in 2026. “To us it reflects this K-shaped economy,” researchers f

The Beginner's Guide to Building Your Own EMPIRE

The “beginner’s mind" is an invitation to foster a mindset of curiosity and bring eagerness and openness into our entrepreneurship.

GM's $4.5 Billion Bet to Never Face ANOTHER Supply Chain Nightmare

The deal follows years of global automotive supply chain issues for GM and other companies.

The AI Infrastructure Company Whose Revenue Just DOUBLED Overnight

CoreWeave's revenue is surging as the AI boom continues, but the company is also sitting on $35 billion in debt.

Why Oracle's Stock Is TANKING Despite the AI Boom

A lack of clarity around Oracle’s future AI spending plans is keeping investors on the sidelines, one analyst believes.

Why Wall Street's US-Iran Peace OPTIMISM Just Evaporated

Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades  Reuters S&P 500 falls amid Iran uncertainty, Big Tech losses: Live updates  CNBC Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip amid US-Iran impasse, Alphabet stock sinks  Yahoo Finance Oil prices reverse gains in Strait of Hormuz standoff as Wall Street inches up ahead of inflation numbers  Fortune Stock Market News, August 10, 2026: Stocks Edge Back From Records  WSJ

The Tax Break MILLIONS of Homeowners Haven't Seen Since 1997

Baby boomers and other Americans who have been staying put in their homes for decades could get some encouragement to finally sell, thanks to two nearly identical bills in the House and Senate that are gaining more bipartisan traction. Congress has been weighing two bills, both dubbed the More Homes on the Market Act, which propose doubling the amount of capital gains that taxpayers can exclude from their gross income when they sell their primary residence. By removing more of this tax penalty f

Why India's Hottest VC Fund Closed in WEEKS When Others Take YEARS

The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment.

This Chip Company's Sales Just DOUBLED Thanks to One TREND

Though Lumentum posted blowout earnings and an upbeat forecast, its stock was largely flat after hours.

Why Every CFO Just STOPPED Calling Marketing a Cost CENTER

For most of its history, marketing lived on the expense side of the ledger. It was the function that built awareness and made the company look good. Its budget was treated accordingly: nice to have, first to cut, hard to defend in a downturn. But that era is ending. There is growing consensus that marketing’s role has shifted and that its job now is to help drive the business and align more closely with sales and its KPIs. A recent survey of senior B2B marketing leaders we conducted with Harris

Why Cava Customers Are Suddenly AVOIDING the Lettuce

Cava Group says some diners have switched up their orders to avoid lettuce, but the fast-casual chain has still been able to sport sales growth despite a summer of food-safety scares impacting the restaurant industry writ large.

Why Super Micro's Stock Is CLIMBING After This Earnings REVEAL

The company impressed Wall Street several weeks ago by teasing an improved profitability trajectory. Super Micro’s latest forecast has exceeded expectations as well.

The AI Company Whose Stock Just EXPLODED After Earnings

The AI cloud provider topped revenue and earnings expectations, with its CEO cheering “an important inflection point.”

The Word Trump Just Used That's Making Democrats FURIOUS

Along with his comments about Muslim candidates, Mr. Trump spoke disparagingly of Somalis in the United States, saying “they’re not smart.”

Why Trump Can't Escape the Region He's Desperate to ABANDON

President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.

The Tax That Just Got BLOCKED Before It Could Hit Second Homeowners

A group of homeowners had sued New York City, arguing that the introduction of the tax was mishandled. After the judge issued an order pausing the rollout, the city said it would appeal.

Max Miller Survives to Remain GOP Nominee in Ohio SHOWDOWN

Max Miller remains the GOP nominee in Ohio House race  washingtonpost.com White House officials tamped down efforts to oust Max Miller in final days  Politico Opinion | The bleak reason Max Miller didn’t drop out of his race  MS NOW Rep. Max Miller, accused of abuse, will remain in reelection race as withdrawal deadline passes  CNN GOP may be stuck with Rep. Max Miller in Ohio  Axios

Why Trump Had to SECRETLY Escape Turkey on a Military Jet

President Trump hid in an airport catering cart and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.

The Decades-Old LOOPHOLE RFK Jr. Is About to Close on Food Chemicals

RFK Jr. is targeting a decades-old loophole allowing chemicals in food supply  The Washington Post F.D.A. Moves Toward Tighter Restrictions on Food Ingredients  The New York Times HHS moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients as safety concerns mount  CNBC FDA proposes new food ingredient rule but skips defining ‘ultra-processed’  The Guardian FDA seeks to close decadeslong loophole for food additives  CNN

What Fauci's Government iPhone Texts Just REVEALED

Senators Johnson, Paul Release Initial Texts from Dr. Fauci’s Government iPhone  U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (.gov) GOP Senators Release Fauci Texts Discussing Covid Vaccine Risk to Pregnant Women  WSJ GOP senators release texts from Fauci’s government cellphone  The Hill GOP lawmakers release Fauci texts discussing covid vaccine and pregnancy  The Washington Post Johnson, Paul release Fauci texts on COVID mRNA vaccine concerns for pregnant women  KOMO

The Scandal So BAD North Carolina GOP Had to Replace Their Candidate

Representative Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid amid sexual harassment allegations. His replacement, Jennifer Balkcom, has about 80 days to campaign.

Trump Just Made a SHOCKING Demand That Could Ignite the Middle East

The dueling positions Washington and Tehran staked out showed how far apart the two sides remain even as both talked of winding down regional hostilities.

Why Homeland Security Is Now HUNTING Down These Voters

Immigrants who said they inadvertently registered to vote while obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses are increasingly facing deportation under the Trump administration.

What This NYC Candidate Said That Made RABBIS Beg Him to Stop

In a private meeting at City Hall, an invited group of rabbis told Mayor Zohran Mamdani that his relationship with Jewish New Yorkers needed to change.

Trump Just Signed Something That Could Change Your Child's VACCINATION Forever

The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".

Why the PM Is Desperate to Keep PC Harper's Killers LOCKED UP

Andy Burnham is confident a solution can be found to exclude two of PC Harper's killers from an early release scheme, the BBC understands.

Trump's Executive Order That Has EVERY Parent Talking About Vaccines

Trump signs executive order to split up MMR vaccine  Axios Trump signs order attempting to override CDC vaccine schedule and break up MMR shots  The Guardian 'It doesn't make sense to me', doctors worry President Trump's order reducing vaccines will sow confusion  9News Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About Childhood Vaccines After Executive Order  The New York Times Trump order pushes for overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule  Inquirer.net

Why Trump Just Abandoned His Iran Strategy for Something MORE Drastic

The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.

Why Trump Had to HIDE in a Catering Truck to Leave His Own Plane

The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.

Why Alabama Voters Are Being Asked to Vote TWICE This Year

After Alabama redrew its congressional maps in May, voters in several districts saw their primaries pushed to August. Now, it's time to vote and there are concerns confusion will dampen voter turnout.

The Progressive Uprising That Could Flip the MIDWEST Forever

A week after the Michigan primary, tests of progressive power will play out in the Midwest, raising questions of whether far left candidates can win come November or if the GOP can pick up moderates.

The Armed Presence in D.C. That Americans Have Quietly ACCEPTED

The deployment is expected to cost in the billions after it was quietly extended until Inauguration Day of 2029.

Lauren Boebert's Son Just Got Arrested for WHAT?

Tyler Boebert, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s oldest son, has been arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office.

The New Powers That Could SHUT DOWN Your Local Vape Shop

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

Why PC Harper's Mother Finally Has HOPE

Debbie Adlam says she does not want a "special case" for her son, but for killers of emergency workers to be exempt.

Why Democrats Are Launching an ALL-OUT Assault on This Congressman

The party’s congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller’s opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive “Red to Blue” list.

The MIDWEST Battle That Could Reshape the LEFT

The left and the middle continue to battle in Democratic primaries for governor in Wisconsin and Senate in Minnesota. In South Carolina, all eyes are on Darline Graham.

Why Politics Is Having an IDENTITY Crisis Right NOW

Recent primary wins have posed critical questions for both Republicans and Democrats as they head into the fall midterms. Carolyn Ryan, managing editor of The New York Times, shares how reporters approach coverage of shifting political dynamics.

The Democratic SOCIALIST Who Could Run Wisconsin Next

Wisconsin considers democratic socialist for governor amid US wave of progressive wins  The Guardian Will Wisconsin Voters Think Francesca Hong Is Too Radical? Here’s Where She Stands.  The New York Times Progressives could score a huge Wisconsin win Tuesday. Some national figures don’t want to touch it.  Politico What to watch in Wisconsin’s clash of Democratic ideologies  NBC News Democratic socialist tries to beat governor’s pick in chaotic Wisconsin primary for governor  AP News

Why Democrats Are Spending MILLIONS to Destroy This Ohio Candidate

The party’s congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller’s opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive “Red to Blue” list.

How the National Guard Became Part of D.C.'s DAILY Reality

Today marks one year since the National Guard was deployed to the nation's capital. Here's what has happened since. And, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake leaves more than 100 people dead in Colombia.

What Federal Agents Were Caught SAYING During Immigration Raids Will Shock You

Body-camera video and other court evidence capture federal agents using slurs and targeting Latinos while bypassing white bystanders during immigration sweeps in Chicago and Los Angeles

Judge Blocks the Tax That Would Have Changed NYC Real Estate FOREVER

Judge Temporarily Blocks Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax  WSJ Judge’s Ruling on Second-Home Tax Deals Temporary Setback to Mamdani  The New York Times New York City homeowners claim they're overpaying taxes: 'We want a refund'  ABC7 New York Judge pauses pied-à-terre tax rollout after homeowners allege botched launch  Crain's New York Business Mamdani team faces brief setback over pied-à-terre tax launch issues  USA Today

Trump Just Appointed the Man Who WROTE Project 2025 to Oversee This

Dennis Kirk, a former adviser to Tulsi Gabbard, is President Trump’s nominee for inspector general for the Interior Department.

The NEW Trump Account That Could Change How You Save Money

The U.S. Department of Treasury issued guidance that could allow parents to make pre-tax contributions to a child's Trump Account directly from their paycheck.

Why Trump Had to HIDE in a Catering Truck to Board His Plane

Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say  BBC Contradicting public statements, Trump took secret flight from Turkey amid Iranian threat  The Washington Post Intrigue over Trump's use of presidential planes during NATO trip grows with latest U.S. media reports  CBC Trump Said to Have Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid Threats  The New York Times Trump secretly switched to different plane in Turkey amid Iran missile threat  cbsnews.com

What Fauci's Private Texts Just REVEALED About Pregnant Women and the Vaccine

The texts show Fauci discussing the possibility of COVID-19 vaccine risks for pregnant women, though Fauci noted there was limited data at the time—and studies have since found no link between vaccination and miscarriages.

The Democratic CIVIL WAR Playing Out in Minnesota and Wisconsin

In Minnesota, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and moderate Democratic Rep. Angie Craig are competing for the nomination to replace the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.

The Twitch Streamer Who's TEARING Democrats Apart From Within

Piker has campaigned with a number of progressives who have defeated incumbents this primary season.

Why America's Immigration System Needs LESS Anger and More Rule of Law

American immigration enforcement is increasingly seen as fanaticism by those who are being pursued. Even those who support ICE are not happy. What is the right approach?

Trump Just Gave Republicans a 3-1 FCC ADVANTAGE — Here's the Seat He's Refusing to Fill

Trump has resisted urge to fire FCC Democrat despite recent Supreme Court win.

Did Trump Just Sneak Off Air Force One in a CATERING TRUCK?

US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.

The ACLU Says the FCC's ABC Story Doesn't Add UP

The American Civil Liberties Union submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the FCC for records pertaining to the agency’s decision to require Disney’s eight owned-and-operated ABC stations to renew their broadcast licenses early. “[T]his Request concerns whether the government is using its authority to illegally retaliate against broadcasters for saying something the […]

The Prison Crisis That Could End Burnham's HONEYMOON

The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making.

Why the White House Wants NEW CHARGES After Dropped Vandalism Case

An indictment accusing former Olympian David Hearn of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool was thrown out this month.

The Historic Victory That Unleashed a Wave of HATRED

As Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”

Why the Government Is FIGHTING to Keep Your Tariff Money

Government lawyers said a Court of International Trade judge overstepped his authority by ordering the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds to all companies that paid tariffs that were deemed illegal in February, even those that didn’t file a lawsuit in trade court. The government filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in June and filed its opening brief on Monday. In it, government lawyers point to a case that went before the Supreme Court in June

Trump Just Threatened to Use FEDERAL Power Against NYC's New Tax

Trump says NYC pied-à-terre tax 'must be stopped,' eyes federal block  CNBC New York City homeowners claim they're overpaying taxes: 'We want a refund'  ABC7 New York Trump floats possible legal challenge to New York tax on luxury second homes  Reuters Judge’s Ruling on Second-Home Tax Deals Temporary Setback to Mamdani  The New York Times Judge pauses pied-à-terre tax rollout after homeowners allege botched launch  Crain's New York Business

Why Progressives Are Pretending They Don't Know FRANCESCA HONG

Kalshi betting odds show Hong with a 95.5% chance of winning Tuesday.

The CONTROVERSIAL Vaccine Decision That Has Doctors ALARMED

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (R) looks on as President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order calling for changes to the childhood immunization schedule in the Oval Office of the in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 10, 2026. Jim WATSON/AFP via Getty Images President Trump signed an executive order to split the MMR vaccine into individual shots, despite opposition from medical experts. Major health organizations, su

Social Security Just Made It EASIER to Get Disability for These 314 ILLNESSES

The “compassionate allowances” list speeds consideration for benefits.

The NYC TAX That Has Trump FURIOUS and Threatening Federal ACTION

Trump lambasts pied-à-terre tax he will likely have to pay  Politico Trump says NYC pied-à-terre tax 'must be stopped,' eyes federal block  CNBC New York City homeowners claim they're overpaying taxes: 'We want a refund'  ABC7 New York Judge’s Ruling on Second-Home Tax Deals Temporary Setback to Mamdani  The New York Times Judge pauses pied-à-terre tax rollout after homeowners allege botched launch  Crain's New York Business

The Legal Battle That Could REDEFINE American Citizenship

The ACLU is asking a federal court to block President Trump's latest order on birthright citizenship.

What AOC Just Revealed That Has EVERY Woman Talking

Many women say being open about the fertility treatment is a form of empowerment. But critics say all the talk can be misleading.

Why Kennedy Center Must Pay $250K Over Trump RENAMING Controversy

The Kennedy Center owes more than $250,000 to a jazz musician who canceled a gig in protest of the addition of President Donald Trump’s name to the performing arts venue.

The Arctic Report Trump Just KILLED—And What It Means

The top of the world is warming faster than any other region. For 20 years, the Arctic Report Card chronicled the extraordinary transformation.

The OLD Posts That Just Came Back to Haunt This Political Figure

El-Sayed has made at least 100 of his YouTube videos private.

The Secret FLIGHT That Reveals How Far They'll Go to Protect POTUS

In modern times, as threats have evolved, deception with moving the president has been an integral part of the Secret Service protective methodologies.

The MONEY Advantage That Could Decide Minnesota's Senate RACE

Representative Angie Craig has benefited from nearly $10 million in spending from groups whose donors remain hidden, giving her an advantage in her Senate primary against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

The Judge's Order That Just BLOCKED Trump's Mail-In Voting PLAN

A federal judge expanded a block on a key part of President Trump's order to restrict mail-in voting for this fall's midterms, banning the Postal Service from carrying out directives in every state.

The Healthcare ACCESS Millions of Families Just LOST Overnight

Federal dollars in the two health insurance programs would not go toward gender-affirming care, but states could still cover the treatments.

The Primary Results That Could RESHAPE American Politics Tonight

Plus, Iran exploits dwindling U.S. interceptors. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

The Primary Results That Could RESHAPE November's Battle

House, Senate and governor races are on the ballot in primaries Tuesday.

Why Over 100 People Won't Wake Up After What Just Hit COLOMBIA

Live updates: At least 111 dead following 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia  CNN Here Is Where Colombia’s Quake Hit Hardest  The New York Times Colombia earthquake live: Death toll mounts as workers search collapsed buildings after powerful tremor  Reuters Colombia earthquake forces postponement of Conmebol, league games  ESPN Colombia earthquake: Over 100 dead, people trapped in collapsed buildings, officials say  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

The 7.4 Magnitude Disaster That Just Trapped HUNDREDS Beneath Rubble

More than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuations People remain trapped in Cali, one of Colombia’s largest cities, ​after more than two dozen structures ‌collapsed, mayor Alejandro Eder said. ‌ He added that the city had asked authorities in Bogota and Medellin to send disaster teams ‌to support rescue efforts. Continue reading...

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The Race Against TIME That's Unfolding Beneath Colombia's RUBBLE

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Why Help STILL Hasn't Reached Colombia's Earthquake Survivors

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The Death Sentence That Could Never Be CARRIED OUT

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The Former Marine Russia Just Released After YEARS in Detention

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The Disaster Unfolding RIGHT NOW That's Claimed 180 LIVES

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Netanyahu Just Said NO to Trump—And Now Iran ESCALATES

The Board of Peace laid out a 15-point plan that says Hamas will fully demilitarize and de-radicalize and Israeli forces will withdraw from the Gaza Strip in phases.

Why Rescuers Can't Reach the EPICENTER of This Deadly Disaster

“We heard them screaming,” said one rescuer in Cali, where emergency workers and volunteers are racing against time to find the living trapped in the rubble.

Burnham's CONTROVERSIAL Demand for Wealthy Neighborhoods to House Asylum Seekers

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The Iranian-Backed Attack That Just Killed 6 at Sea

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Syria Just Sentenced Its Former Dictator to DEATH While He's in HIDING

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How Iran EXPLOITED the One Thing America Ran Out Of

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Why Police Chiefs Are BEGGING the PM to Keep These Killers LOCKED Up

The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.

Police Let Him ATTACK Again After She Warned Them He'd KILL

Serial sex offender Simon Levy went on to murder two women and rape a third after a series of disastrous decisions that left him free to roam the streets.

The Ship That Made America OPEN FIRE on the High Seas

Exclusive | U.S. Fires on Ship Breaking Its Blockade of Iran  WSJ US fires missiles, dismantling ship it says sought to violate Iran blockade  The Independent Live updates: US fires on ships it claims are trying to break its blockade of Iranian ports  AP News US military disables Panama-flagged tanker in violation of blockade in Strait of Hormuz  The Hill US fires on ship it says violated Iran blockade  Financial Times

What Russian Drones Were Doing Near Europe's GAS Lifeline Before Detonation

This follows many drone incursions into Romania and a failed attack in Germany.

Why Prosecutors Believe These Brothers Will FLEE Before Trial

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What North Korea Just Launched That Has Japan on ALERT

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Why Military Experts Say the REAL Problem Isn't What You Think

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The UK Heat Wave That's About to SHATTER Records Again

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Iran's ULTIMATUM: What Must Happen Before Hormuz Reopens

Hormuz to stay closed unless US meets Iran's conditions, Iran official says  reuters.com Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast  AP News Four crew killed in Red Sea attack while missile strike reported in Gulf  reuters.com Six Killed in Houthi Strikes on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says  The New York Times Houthis reportedly kill six in first deadly attack since start of Iran war  BBC

Scientists Just Put a LIMIT on How Long Humans Can Actually LIVE

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The Celestial Show Peaking Tonight That You Can't MISS

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How AI Just Cracked the GENETIC Mystery Behind Schizophrenia

Recent findings provide one of the most detailed pictures to date of the genetic architecture of schizophrenia, opening up new avenues for research into the disorder.

The FRANKENFRUIT That Could Replace Everything You EAT

Startups and Big Ag are using Crispr gene editing to create crops that taste better and grow on a hotter planet. But will they find a market?

The COSMIC Double Feature Happening This WEEK

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The Beetle-Inspired Coating That Could End OVERHEATING Forever

For decades, titanium dioxide has been used to make products bright white, from paint to powdered donuts. It’s effective, cheap, and hard to replace. But after the European Union (EU) banned it as a food additive in 2022 over potential health risks, companies have been searching for better alternatives. One new colorant uses an unlikely design. Seprify, a Switzerland-based startup, took inspiration from a beetle that appears bright white because of the microscopic structure of the scales on its

Why Eclipse Watchers Are PANICKING Days Before the Event

Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.

Why the UK's Summer Could Break Every HEAT Record

Only average conditions are needed for the remainder of August to break the record, which was set just last year.

The Fusion Power Device That Could Finally Make LIMITLESS Energy Real

Fusion power startups are turning to Kyoto Fusioneering to supply components for future power pants. The Japan-based startup just received a grant to build a part of the fuel system.

The Celestial Show You Can't MISS This Week

The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.

The Celestial Event Britain Hasn't Witnessed Since 1999 Is COMING

Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.

RFK Jr. Just FLIPPED the Food Pyramid — Wait Until You See What's on TOP

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Why the Red Cross Is BEGGING You to Do Something You Haven't Done in YEARS

The American Red Cross has declared its second-ever national blood supply crisis, meaning there is less than a one-day supply of type O positive blood. Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The American Red Cross has declared its second national blood supply crisis, warning that some patients could face delays in receiving lifesaving transfusions. The crisis was declared after blood donations fell to a four-year summer low, leaving the organization with less than a one-da

The Drug-Resistant SUPERBUG Quietly Spreading Across 23 STATES

More than 3,000 cases of Candida auris have been reported in 23 states in 2026. spawns/E+/Getty Images Federal health officials report that the fungal infection Candida auris is spreading in healthcare facilities. CDC data show that some strains of Candida auris have become resistant to medications usually used to treat fungal infections. Experts say the risk to the general public is low, but places such as acute care facilities should take extra precautions to slow the spread of the disease

Why Chipotle Just YANKED Jalapeños From Every Single LOCATION

Chipotle and Qdoba have pulled jalapeños from restaurants nationwide due to a possible link to the salmonella outbreak. JHVEPhoto/Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill has removed jalapeños from all of its restaurants across the country due to potential links to a salmonella outbreak. Qdoba Mexican Eats has also removed jalapeños from their restaurants as a precaution. The fast-casual restaurant chains assure customers that there’s no further threat of foodborne illness. To prevent salmonella,

The Once-Weekly Pill That Could Replace Your DAILY HIV Routine

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

The Protein MISTAKE That Could Be Aging You FASTER

Recent research shows that eating less protein may slow the aging process. d3sign · Moment/Getty New research suggests reducing protein intake may support healthy aging and longevity. Protein restriction may improve metabolism, reduce inflammation, and reduce cellular damage. Protein needs vary by age, activity level, and overall health, so reducing protein intake may not be appropriate for everyone. New research suggests eating less protein — particularly certain amino acids — may support h

Why Ozempic Users Are Breaking Fewer BONES Than Everyone Expected

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The Simple Activity That Could Save AFib Patients From a STROKE

Light physical activity should be integrated alongside treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib) to improve cardiovascular health. MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty Images Physical activity was associated with a lower risk of stroke and death among people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new research. Even relatively low levels of exercise were linked to meaningful benefits compared with inactivity. Exercise should complement, not replace, standard AFib treatments, including m

Why Women With Type 2 Diabetes Face a BRUTAL Menopause Journey

Women with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes report worse menopause symptoms, like hot flashes, a new study found. Justin Paget/DigitalVision/Getty Images Postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes reported worse menopause symptoms than those without the conditions. Physical symptoms like hot flashes and joint pain were more intense among participants with diabetes or prediabetes. Mood symptoms, such as irritability, were about the same across the board. Menopause symptoms may be

She Was 32 When Doctors Finally Believed Her CANCER Was Real

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The New Drugs and Guidelines REWRITING Cholesterol Treatment Forever

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

What Severe COVID Just AWAKENED Inside Your Body

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TikTok's Latest Food Obsession Has Everyone Eating Like It's BIBLICAL Times

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England Is About to ELIMINATE a Disease That Kills Thousands

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The Weight-Loss Pill Battle Just Went GLOBAL

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The Red-Light Therapy That Could REGROW Your Hair

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Why One Midwife Is Crossing DESERTS to Save Black MOTHERS

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The Red-Light Therapy Devices Actually Worth Your MONEY

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What the Oysters at This Steakhouse Did to a Firefighter's BRAIN

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Why Your Brain REFUSES to Let You Sleep in New Places

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You're Not Tired—Your Body Was Never DESIGNED for This Life

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Why Millions of Seniors Are About to LOSE Their Health Coverage

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The Recalled Beef That Could Cause SERIOUS Health Issues

Aventura, Fla.-based beef importer Corte Argentino USA is recalling 29,628 pounds of raw beef from Argentina after the shipments bypassed the third and final step of U.S. entry inspections. The potentially contaminated beef was produced between May 15 and May 20 this year, with freeze by dates between September 15 and September 20. It has been distributed to retail and food service sites across Florida and Texas. The United States Food Safety and Inspection Service—or FSIS—classified the recall

Why Millions Taking This DIABETES Drug Just Got Unexpected HEART News

Recent research has found that the popular GLP-1 medication, Mounjaro, may help lower heart attack risk in people with type 2 diabetes. Galina Zhigalova · Moment/Getty New research suggests the GLP-1 medication Mounjaro may lower the risk of heart attack and other major cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes and established heart disease. Researchers estimated that for every 70 people who started tirzepatide, one major cardiovascular event could be prevented. The findings sugge

The RECALL Number That Shows How Close You Came to CONTAMINATED Lettuce

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Why Nine-Year-Olds Are Ending Up in EMERGENCY Rooms

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The College Quarterbacks Everyone Will Be WATCHING This Season

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Why Trump Just Defended FIFA's MOST Controversial Leader

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The Dark Horse Team That Could DETHRONE the Dodgers

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The Kawhi Leonard Scandal That Could SHAKE the NBA

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The College Football Playoff Change That NOBODY Saw Coming

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Why Bezos Should Be THRILLED About Liverpool FC

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Trump Just Threatened the Future of GLOBAL Soccer

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Blue Jays Legend Breaks Silence on VIRAL Health Scare

A Toronto Blue Jays fan favorite acknowledged growing health concerns in a recent social media post.

The Map That Shows Which Nations Stand AGAINST Infantino

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The WNBA Legend Revealing What It Really Takes to Be a Mother and Athlete

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The Pickleball Champion Who Just Swept Ho Chi Minh CITY

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Shaun White's Snow League Heads to New Zealand With a TWIST

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Why THOUSANDS of Seats Sat EMPTY at Europe's Biggest Athletics Event

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The NBA Matchups That Could Define This ENTIRE Season

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Why This Manager Deserves to Lead the Diamondbacks FOREVER

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The British Sprinters Who Just Made HISTORY at European Championships

Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.

The UFC 330 Odds That Have Bettors SCRAMBLING to Place Wagers

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The Barcelona Star Who Just Got SOLD to Their Biggest Rival

FC Barcelona has accepted Paris Saint-Germain's bid for Ferran Torres, therefore making a sale of the Spain World Cup winner imminent.

The MASSIVE World Cup Expansion FIFA's Boss May Support to Keep His Job

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Why the $8.5 Billion Yankees Need $2.6 Billion MORE

The New York Yankees, already the richest franchise in Major League Baseball, today announced a $2.6 billion financing agreement with Apollo Sports Capital.

What Perez Hilton Did on LIVESTREAM That Landed Him in the Hospital

Perez Hilton at the inaugural Not Alone Awards at Wynn Las Vegas on November 11, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Inspiring Children Blogger Perez Hilton is under medical care after reportedly livestreaming a broadcast in which he was engaging in self-harm. Suicide prevention experts say people who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed can be more susceptible to suicidal thoughts. They say there are practical things people and those around them can do to lower the risk

The Murder Trial That Could Finally Close Tupac's COLD Case

For three decades, rap legend and cultural icon Tupac Shakur’s killing has remained one of America’s great unsolved mysteries, spawning countless books, documentaries and long-form investigative journalism pieces. Now, the man accused of orchestrating his 1996 shooting is finally headed to trial with his memoir, as well as a Netflix docuseries on Diddy, serving as […]

Demi Lovato's SURPRISE Return to the Franchise That Made Her Famous

Demi Lovato will make a cameo appearance in “Camp Rock 3,” reprising the role of Mitchie Torres. The news comes just ahead of the Los Angeles premiere event on Monday. The movie will debut on Disney Channel on Thursday before streaming on Disney+ beginning Friday. Previously, Lovato was announced to be executive producing without an […]

The Song That Just Made HISTORY by Refusing to Leave No. 1

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is unquestionably the biggest hit single of the year, and all that’s left to decide is where the seemingly unstoppable song ultimately lands among the biggest chart hits of all time. The country crossover smash just landed its 17th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, which gives it […]

Why Spider-Man and The Odyssey Are Both COURTING China Right Now

More American movie stars have appeared in China this year, reflecting Hollywood's market interests amid political tensions.

Bill Bellamy's ICON Moment at Festival Co-Founded by Lil Rel Howery

Comedian, actor, and entertainer Bill Bellamy will be presented with the Icon Award at the 2026 Whats Funny Comedy Festival, recognizing his decades of excellence and impact on stand-up comedy and entertainment. The Whats Funny Comedy Festival was co-founded by Knowledge Beckom and Lil Rel Howery (“Get Out,” “Rel,” “Vacation Friends 2”) with the mission […]

Rachel Tung's ABC Deal Renewal Shows Unscripted TV's POWER Players

Veteran unscripted producer Rachel Tung has renewed her development deal with ABC and Hulu, Variety has learned exclusively. Under the renewed deal, Tung will continue developing original unscripted programming for Disney and serve as showrunner on select projects for ABC and Hulu. Tung, who was formerly a vice president of unscripted at Paramount, developed and […]

Horror Icon Reggie Bannister Dies at 80

Reggie Bannister, who played Reggie in the hit "Phantasm" horror film series, has died.

Boxing Legend Chris John Joins Animated Series 'Dragon's Dojo'

Singapore’s Silver Media Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesian boxing legend Chris John to develop “Dragon’s Dojo,” a mobile-first vertical animated series drawing on Indonesian folklore. The project marks the first chapter of the ASERYA Asian Mythology Franchise. The venture unites Silver Media Group with Chris John, longtime Indonesian TV executive Harun […]

'The Invite' Settles Into Streaming After $42.9 Million Box Office Run

"The Invite," director Olivia Wilde’s acclaimed comedy drama in which she stars alongside Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz, arrives on digital streaming this week.

How Pop Star Jordy ESCAPED a Toxic Industry Deal and Created Her Soaring Comeback

It’s difficult enough to exit a toxic personal relationship. When that relationship is also intertwined with your profession, it can be even more painful to unwind. Pop musician Jordy could write a book about this. Instead, he wrote his fourth studio album.

Why Locarno's Film Festival Is Looking BACKWARDS to Move Forward

Heritage Monday has become a popular fixture at the industry section of the Locarno Film Festival, reflecting the growing interest in film restoration and retrospective programming. This year’s edition was specifically devoted to the challenge of gaining new young audiences for older films. The panel, moderated by Sung Moon of the Jeonju International Film Festival, […]

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Battles 'The Odyssey' at U.K. BOX Office

Sony’s superhero blockbuster “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” retained its top spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second consecutive week, taking £10.1 million ($13.6) over its sophomore frame. The film’s cumulative total is now $87.4 million after 13 days of release. Universal’s epic “The Odyssey” held firm in second place during its […]

Gramado Film Festival Makes HISTORY With International Cities Meeting

The First International Meeting of Cities will take place Aug. 12-14 at the Gramado Film Market and will gather municipal-level authorities from such major towns as Medellín, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Maricá and fest-host Gramado as well as representatives of Brazilian and Ibero-American organizations to discuss how the creative economy — particularly the audiovisual […]

The Director Who Wishes He Could Have Filmed ELVIS Presley

Don’t call Albert Serra’s new film, “Seize moments de ma vie” (“Sixteen Moments of My Life”), a concert film. Premiering out of competition at the Locarno Film Festival, the film documents a one-off performance by screen legend Ingrid Caven at the Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord in Paris. “I will never shoot a concert unless […]

The Gundam Director's Chilling Metaphor for AI: 'Will We End Up Being USED?'

Kamiyama Kenji says the alien threat driving his new “Gundam” anime is a direct metaphor for humanity’s uneasy relationship with artificial intelligence. The director, known for “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” and “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” tells Variety he built “Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO” around that […]

Inside the Animation Language That's REDEFINING Canadian Filmmaking

With a world premiere in the Locarno Film Festival’s Pardi di Domani selection of short and medium-length films, the filmmakers behind “Piluk” saw the production as a chance to tell a story with the simplest possible textures: pencil, paper and the human voice. Produced by Marc Bertrand and Jelena Popović of the National Film Board […]

Aubrey Plaza's $4.9M Home Sale and the BABY News Everyone Missed

Actress Aubrey Plaza will hopefully have one less thing to worry about before the arrival of her first child—having finally secured a buyer for her Los Angeles home.

Why Flea Is Selling His Malibu SANCTUARY for $7.9 Million

Musician and prolific property investor Flea has brought his “extraordinary” Malibu sanctuary back to the market for $7.99 million inside one of California’s most exclusive beachfront enclaves.

'House of the Dragon' Star Joins New Film Project

Fabien Frankel, currently seen on screens as the dashing, honor-obsessed knight Ser Criston Cole in “House of the Dragon,” is ready to take on a very different role. The British actor is set to star in “Love Unlimited,” the debut short drama from actor Olivier Huband (“A Discovery of Witches,” “Becoming Elizabeth”). Frankel will also […]

The Star-Studded Cast Joining 'Supacell' Creator's New Project

Calvin Demba, the British actor, writer and director best known on screen for the Netflix hit “Supacell,” has lined up an impressive cast list for his second short film behind the camera, “The Animals.” George MacKay (“Rose of Nevada,” “Sense and Sensibility”) stars alongside Louisa Harland (“Renegade Nell,” “Derry Girls”), Nathalie Emmanuel (“Game of Thrones,” […]

Disney's RISKY Bet That Could Change Streaming FOREVER

Has anyone checked out Disney’s Verts lately? (And if you have no idea what I’m talking about, I don’t blame you). The Disney+ in-app experience quietly changed in March of this year; vertical, short-form content—hence the name—now populates its home page. Disney engineered an app interface to rival TikTok and Reels, with one major difference: It serves only trailers for Disney and Hulu shows.  Needless to say, Verts has yet to catch on. That might be changing, though, as Disney and TikTok struc

Anne Hathaway's Response to Baby Bump Rumors Will Make You LAUGH

The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real after a premiere.

Why 'The Chosen' Star Is Voicing an EXPERIENCE at St. Patrick's

Banijay is expanding its “Luminiscence” immersive experience franchise in the U.S. with an installation at New York’s iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral that opens Oct. 1. To take viewers through the experience as narrator, the Banijay Live unit behind the “Luminiscence” business has tapped an actor who has logged more than a few miles in Jesus’ […]

Why Monica Bellucci Showed Up on Set in PAJAMAS and Slippers

Do you think Monica Bellucci has done it all? Think again. “I’ve never done anything like that,” she tells Variety about her role in “Ketticè.” Directed by Giovanni Tortorici, the film premiered at Locarno.  “I was on set in my pajamas with a knife in my hand and slippers on my feet. This woman has abandoned her […]

The Film Title So Long It Became a HEADLINE Itself

Berlin-based sales agency Films Boutique has acquired worldwide rights to Iranian filmmaker Mani Haghighi’s documentary “I Deserve a Lover Whose Every Rise Sets Fiery Dooms Raging Across the Skies,” which is set to premiere at the New York Film Festival. Set between Tabriz and Tehran in the weeks between the 12-Day War and the subsequent […]

The Country Star Who Just Made HISTORY on an All-Time Chart

"Choosin' Texas" is one of only four songs to spend 17 weeks or more at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it now sits alone in fourth place.

The Box Office Milestone That Proves Hollywood SURVIVED the Unthinkable

It’s officially the biggest summer at the box office since COVID, thanks to blockbusters like “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” as well as breakouts like “Backrooms and “Obsession.” On Monday, domestic revenues for popcorn season reached $4 billion, hitting the milestone for only the second time in the post-pandemic era. Hollywood’s first $4 […]

Disney+ Just Grabbed the Racing Rights That Could Change EVERYTHING

Disney+ has nabbed global streaming rights in more than 140 territories to ABB FIA Formula E World Championship racing that showcases the state of the art in electric vehicles. The landmark rights deal for Formula E — which operates separately from the larger Formula 1 — will bring consistency to the racing league’s TV platforms […]

PaleyFest Launches New Award—Billy Crystal and Horror Icons Among First WINNERS

The Paley Center for Media has created a new honor tied to the return of its annual PaleyFest NY. During this year’s week-long event, the PaleyFest Award is set to recognize Billy Crystal, as well as the series “American Horror Story,” “Dexter,” “Tulsa King,” “Marshals,” “The Diplomat” and “The Gilded Age.” The new award was […]

Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty Just Dropped a Denim Line With a POWERFUL Mission

Selena Gomez’s Rare Impact Fund is teaming up with Pacsun once again, this time for a back-to-school denim drop that gives back to youth mental health initiatives. The retailer has unveiled its sixth Rare DNM Edit, a limited-edition collection of denim staples created in partnership with the Rare Impact Fund, the nonprofit organization founded by […]

Lithuania's Oscars Submission Tackles Divorce in the Middle of WAR

Andrius Blaževičius’ “How to Divorce During the War” has been selected as Lithuania’s entry for the Academy Award for best international feature film. Blaževičius’ third feature won the directing award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival. The movie was picked up for theatrical distribution in the U.S. by Zeitgeist Films […]

Rosario Dawson's Spider-Man Cameo Got CUT—And Her Mom's Reaction Is PRICELESS

Rosario Dawson has revealed that she filmed a cameo in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” but it “got cut out.” In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Dawson plays Claire Temple, a nurse who treats injured superheroes. She first appeared in the debut season of “Daredevil” in 2015, and has reprised the role in MCU series including “Jessica […]

Maria Fernanda Cândido to Lead Brazilian Director's Mystery Project 'Lost Objects'

Maria Fernanda Cândido, the veteran Brazilian actor who rose to major international projection last year thanks to a key role in Kleber Mendonça Filho’s Oscar-nominated “The Secret Agent,” is set to star in “Lost Objects,” by renowned director Luiz Fernando Carvalho.  Production has already started on “Lost Objects” (“Objetos Perdidos”), which is described as “a […]

Marina Signs Major Representation Deal With UTA Across ALL Areas

British singer-songwriter and pop diva Marina (formerly Marina and the Diamonds) has signed with United Talent Agency for global representation in all areas, encompassing touring, media, filmed entertainment, brand partnerships, and more. The signing comes as the Welsh-Greek singer is slated to wrap her 40-plus-date “Princess of Power” tour, in support of the album of […]

Dave Matthews Band Announces 2026 Fall Tour Dates

The Dave Matthews Band has announced its 2026 Fall Tour, which will kick off on November 4 at Kohl Center in Madison, WI. The U.S. headline run will include shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, United Center in Chicago, CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, and Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, concluding with a two-night-stand at Madison […]

Jessica Reynolds and Charlotte Rampling to Star in Opera Drama 'Maya Butterfly'

Fast-rising star Jessica Reynolds (“Kneecap,” “A Woman of Substance”) and Oscar-nominated screen icon Charlotte Rampling (“45 Years,” “Under the Sand”) are teaming up for Irish psychological drama “Maya Butterfly,” set in the world of opera and described as “Tár” meets “Sound of Metal.” The project, which comes from Hail Mary Pictures and has been acquired […]

Ari Emanuel's Mari Acquires ATG Entertainment Behind 'Wicked' and 'Harry Potter' Productions

Mari, Ari Emanuel’s global events and experiences company, has agreed to acquire U.K.-based theater giant ATG Entertainment from Providence Equity Partners in a multibillion-dollar deal. ATG operates a total of 70 venues across the U.K., U.S., Germany and Spain, including 10 on London’s West End and seven on Broadway, with its business also spanning production […]

Netflix Teen Thriller 'The Body' Sets November Release Date

Netflix has officially set the release date for “The Body,” which draws inspiration from ‘90s and Y2K teen movies such as “Carrie” and “Jennifer’s Body.” Created by Quinn Shephard, a group of unholy Catholic school girls start to have prophecy-like visions that send their town into a panic after a dance-team initiation takes a turn […]

Why Amanda Knox's Comedy Show Isn't Really STAND-UP

The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.

Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder Are Taking 'Hacks' LIVE for One Night Only

Deborah Vance finally returned to the stage in the final season of “Hacks” and now she will in real-life too — sorta. In a first for “Hacks” and stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, the stars (and their castmates) will appear on stage in public, playing their characters in front of an audience. This is […]

The Sundance Horror Film About Conversion Therapy That Got EVERYONE Talking

Anonymous Content has signed Melbourne-based writer-director Adrian Chiarella for representation, beating out several other companies that had been courting him. The move comes on the heels of Chiarella’s feature directorial debut, “Leviticus,” a queer horror film that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year to strong critical response. The story centers on two […]

The New York Film Festival Lineup That Could Define AWARDS Season

The New York Film Festival has revealed its Spotlight lineup for the 64th edition and the section is stacked with fall’s most buzzy names and titles. At the top of the list is Tom McCarthy, writer and director of best picture winner “Spotlight” (2015), who returns with “A Statement.” Described as a gripping ensemble piece […]

The Channing Tatum Thriller That's Already Winning AWARDS Before Release

The first trailer for “Josephine,” winner of the top two prizes at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, has been released. Starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, the psychological thriller is a work of autobiographical fiction based on writer-director Beth de Araújo’s lived experiences. Tatum and Chan play parents who struggle to support their eight-year-old daughter, […]

The 'Reacher' Season 4 Reviews Are In—And They're UNEXPECTED

'Reacher' is back this week with season 4, and its Rotten Tomatoes review score from critics is certainly eyebrow-raising.

How Tom Holland Just CONQUERED the Indian Box Office Against All Odds

As Western entertainment increasingly begins to look towards Indian markets, international journalist and consultant Hannah Abraham details lessons they would do well to learn from.

Taylor Swift Just Became the YOUNGEST Inductee in Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift will be adding another trophy to her shelf, as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the superstar will be inducted into the hall this fall, becoming, at 36, the youngest writer ever to receive the honor. Swift sent a message to be read by Mark Ford, executive director of the […]

Ryan Murphy's Next MONSTER Is an Axe Murderer — And She's Lizzie Borden

Netflix has released the trailer for “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story,” the fourth chapter in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s anthology drama series. This time around, the subject is Lizzie Borden, a young woman who was accused of hacking her parents to death with an axe in the late 19th century. The official logline for […]

Inside Switzerland's Last Remaining ETIQUETTE SCHOOL for Women

“Small Talk,” directed my Mateo Ybarra (“Over Our Hills,” “Summer Camp”), will have its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival on Aug. 11. The film stars Hélène Bares (“Evy & Me”) as Charlie, who signs up for a summer course at Switzerland’s only remaining etiquette school for women. Her reason for attending is to […]

Brazil's RioFilme to Unveil New INCENTIVES for International Co-Productions

RioFilme, the film-TV agency of Rio de Janeiro City, will launch a call for proposals amounting to R$15 million ($3 million) for up to four international co-production projects involving Rio-based companies. Leonardo Edde, president of RioFilme, told Variety that projects of fiction and animated feature films are eligible to apply and that he will provide […]

The 'House Of The Dragon' Book Changes That Keep the Showrunner UP AT NIGHT

'House of the Dragon' showrunner Ryan Condall is sharing his thoughts about how difficult it is to deal with book changes and making the show work in spite of them.

The Taylor Swift Song That's Suddenly BACK on the Charts

Taylor Swift's "Opalite" returns to three charts in the U.K., becoming both a bestseller and a streaming smash again in the country.

Leah Remini Signs With New AGENCY

Leah Remini has signed with WME for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be repped by Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano. WME will work with Remini to further expand her brand across television, film, digital media, podcasting, original content development, and additional platforms. Remini is best known for her work in […]

Popsicle Just Crowned Stassi Schroeder the Flavor FEUD Champ

Inside Popsicle’s Strategy For Pairing Stassi Schroeder, Drew Afualo And Ashlee Simpson

The Filmmaker Who Shot a Competition Entry During WAR

“The reality changed our plans,” explains Ukrainian writer Anna Melikova of her new screenplay “I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming.” She is seated next to her wife Isabelle Stever, the director of their new film, at the Locarno Film Festival. Their second creative collaboration after the Berlinale premiering “Grand Jeté” (2022), “I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming” […]

The Office Star's INCURABLE Diagnosis She Just Revealed

Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".

Vin Diesel CRIED Over the Script — But the Director Still Won't Read It

The script for the next “Fast and Furious” movie, titled “Fast Forever,” made Vin Diesel cry, but director Louis Leterrier still hasn’t read what gave the actor the waterworks. “It is the best script I have read in decades,” Diesel wrote on Instagram about the 11th “Fast and Furious” film, penned by Michael Lesslie. But […]

Margaret Qualley's Next Movie Will Make You Question EVERYTHING About Love

A remake of the 1981 supernatural thriller “Possession,” starring Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley, is coming to theaters next summer. Paramount has slated the movie to release on June 11, 2027. It’ll open on the big screen alongside Universal’s live-action “How to Train Your Dragon 2.” “Smile” director Parker Finn is adapting “Possession,” which revolves […]

The Soccer Pioneer Drama Spain Doesn't Want You to MISS

Goya-nominated actress Zoe Bonafonte (“El 47”) will play Spain’s first female soccer player, Ana “Nita” Carmona Ruiz, in “Veleta,” a Spain-Argentina co-production directed and co-written by Paco Torres (“The Magic of Hope”) and now shooting in Andalusia. Goya winner Dani Rovira and “Vikings” actor Moe Dunford also star. Amaya Muruzábal, creator of “Hernán” and showrunner […]

The Office Star's INCURABLE Diagnosis—And Why She's Not Scared

Lucy Davis, best known for playing receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the original U.K. edition of “The Office,” has revealed that she has terminal cancer. Writing on Instagram, Davis said she was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer a year ago after discovering a lump on her breast. The cancer had “metastasized to my bones,” she […]

Emmy Drama: Which Lead Actor Submission Has the EDGE This Year?

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Kris Bowers Set to Score Netflix's Animated Feature 'STEPS'

Emmy-nominated composer Kris Bowers is set to score Netflix’s upcoming animated comedy “Steps.” The score was recorded in July and Aug. 2026 at London’s Abbey Road Studios. Slated for release on Nov. 20, “Steps” marks the first film to be fully animated in-house within Netflix Animation Studios. Bowers said, “I was excited about the possibility […]

Eminem's Sequel Album Just Hit a Major Chart MILESTONE

'Curtain Call 2' becomes Eminem's second project to spend 208 weeks — four years — on the U.K.'s Official Albums chart, following 'Curtain Call.'

Why This Jazz Musician Just Won $250,000 From the Kennedy CENTER

A judge has ruled that the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. must pay a jazz musician $252,000 in legal fees and costs, following the organization’s unsuccessful lawsuit against him for pulling out of a concert in the wake of a rebranding to include Donald J. Trump’s name. Chuck Redd hosted and performed at the Kennedy […]

The Comedy Legend Still Waiting for His FIRST Emmy Win

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

'Reacher' Season 4 Just Hit a Series LOW—Here's the Score

Alan Ritchson is back as Jack Reacher in "Reacher Season 4 this week, but the show isn’t being met as warmly by Rotten Tomatoes critics as in seasons past.

Ron Howard and Anderson .Paak Join 'The Unusual Suspects' Season 2 LINEUP

Season 2 of 'The Unusual Suspects' podcast hosted by Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris premieres on Audible Thursday, Sep. 10.

What 27.5 MILLION People Watched in Just THREE Days

“The Last House,” a new thriller film starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura, debuted with 27.5 million views in its first three days of streaming on Netflix. With that total, the movie easily sailed to the top of Netflix’s viewership rankings for the week of Aug. 3-9, not only as the No. 1 English-language film […]

Why Julie Andrews Just Said NO to Returning as ROYALTY

Julie Andrews recently told InStyle magazine that she is not returning for “The Princess Diaries 3” opposite Anne Hathaway. The 90-year-old icon turned down the offer to reprise her role of Queen Clarisse in the movie, which will serve as a long-awaited sequel to 2001’s “The Princess Diaries” and 2004’s “Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.” […]

The AUDITION Tapes That Reveal How These Comedians Almost DIDN'T Get Famous

“The Daily Show” released a slew of never-before-seen audition tapes from past and present correspondents in a 10-minute compilation posted to YouTube. The video, honoring the satirical news program’s 30th anniversary, features audition tapes from all five current rotating hosts, many of whom are seen in the footage bantering with either Jon Stewart or Trevor […]

The SECRETS Behind Filming Hollywood's Most EPIC Battle Scenes

Insight Editions, Universal Pictures and Syncopy are releasing two new books capturing the making and behind-the-scenes of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” James Mottham’s book, “Filming the Odyssey: Inside the Making of Christopher Nolan’s Modern Epic” is out now and includes 280 pages tracing the creation of Nolan’s epic, from script to screen. Interviews with Nolan […]

The Director Receiving Cinema's Highest HONOR in Busan

CAMELLIA CONFERRED Ann Hui, one of Hong Kong cinema’s defining figures, will receive the 2026 Camellia Award at the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Oct. 6 at Busan Cinema Center. The award, established by BIFF in partnership with Chanel to honor filmmakers who have advanced the status of women in the industry, goes to […]

How House of the Dragon Just RUINED Its Season Finale

House of the Dragon's Season 3 finale's Battle of Tumbleton is thrilling television and a total inversion of Fire & Blood. Here's what changed, and why it doesn't add up.

The Eagle Who Captured MILLIONS of Hearts Just Passed Away

Los Angeles media has been all over the death of a local celebrity for the past two days. But this time, the dearly departed wasn’t a movie star from the golden age of Hollywood. Instead, Southern Californians and the rest of the world are mourning the death of Jackie, the bald eagle. Jackie, who lived […]

Why the Kennedy Center Just Got Hit With a $250,000 PENALTY

Chuck Redd canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance to protest Trump's name being added to the complex. In June, a superior court judge dismissed the Kennedy Center's lawsuit against Redd.

The Writers Lab Expands With LA Intensive and New Fall Cohorts