Thursday, August 13, 2026

Why Workers Are FURIOUS About Anthropic's New AI Watermarks

Is Anthropic's new watermarking system a travesty? Some have taken to social media to complain that it is.

The AI Nuclear Power Firm That FINALLY Found Its Leader

Lee McIntire, an independent member of Fermi's board, has been hired as CEO, more than three months since the company fired co-founder Toby Neugebauer from the top post.

Why AI Just Made Digital Forensics BREAK in Ways No One Expected

When people far from casework decide how digital forensics gets done, the errors land on defendants and victims. A veteran digital forensics examiner is pushing back.

The Chinese Chipmaker That Just DETHRONED America's Memory Giants

Counterpoint Research looked at the NAND segment of memory chips, which is benefitting along with the larger DRAM segment from artificial intelligence demand.

The INVISIBLE Mark AI Companies Are Now Putting on Everything You Read

Anthropic announced they are turning on watermarking for their Claude AI-generated outputs. This is significant. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

The AI Tool That Could Catch Your Liver Disease Before It's TOO LATE

Over a billion people worldwide have livers with excess fat, which can lead to a host of medical problems. Researchers think AI tools can spot the condition—and help stop it—early enough to save lives.

Government Workers Caught Using SECRET Databases to Spy on CRUSHES

Records obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of allegations of Customs and Border Protection workers misusing internal tools to look up romantic interests and track colleagues’ cell phones.

The $720 Billion AI TAKEOVER Transforming an Entire Country

SK Hynix, the leading maker of high-bandwidth memory, is pouring $720 billion into memory factories to meet AI demand. We got an exclusive first look.

What Kids REALLY Think About AI in Their Own Words

When we set out to talk to kids about artificial intelligence, we thought we knew what we’d hear. We expected some to tell us they were using it to cheat a little, the way Millennials and Gen Xers opened up CliffsNotes or programmed formulas into their TI-82s, and others to share inspiring ways they were…

5 Best Android Tablets in 2026: Samsung, TCL, Amazon, and More

Whether you need a portable, around-the-house entertainment center or a full-on laptop replacement, these are the best Android tablets.

Why AI Safety Experts Say We're Preparing for the WRONG Threat

The OpenAI model that recently hacked into Hugging Face has triggered a familiar response: calls for greater vetting of frontier AI models before release, stronger technical safeguards, and closer regulatory oversight.  The artificial intelligence industry is trying to eliminate failure before it happens. It can’t.  Sectors that for decades have managed catastrophic risk know that testing is only the first line of defense. Aviation, pharmaceuticals, nuclear power, and medicine all plan for what

I Tested an AI Slop Detector and It Felt EMPOWERING

Pangram excels at distinguishing chatbot-generated words from human writing. But it’s not reliable for spotting artificial images.

Why America's Dream of Making Humanoid Robots May Be IMPOSSIBLE

China already manufactures humanoid robots by the thousands. A new generation of U.S. start-ups is betting that there is still time to compete.

How Tech Giants Nearly DESTROYED Decades of LGBT History in One Night

Jonathan Harborne founded his LGBT history encyclopedia 15 years ago to document some of the struggles his peers had encountered in their lives. He worried that even as changing social values made life better for LGBTQ+ people, the struggles past generations had endured for recognition and respect could be wiped from memory, along with the pain caused by the AIDS pandemic. The site, the LGBT History Project, recently passed 50 million views since its launch in 2011 and has been archived by the B

The Google Charger Deal You'll REGRET Missing Today

Speedy Qi2 wireless charging in a magnetic puck and stand combo makes Google’s Pixelsnap well worth grabbing at half price.

The Galaxy S26 Cases That Could Save You From DISASTER

Protect your Samsung phone with these cases and screen protectors.

Claude's New Watermark Is Invisible — Until It ISN'T

The mark flags anything Claude processed, even human writing it only edited.

The One Reason Most Companies Are FAILING at AI

We run performance review cycles at Remote in 48 hours using AI. What used to take eight weeks, running the cycle for almost 2,000 people, now takes two days. People ask how we prepared for that. Honest answer: We didn’t prepare for AI at all. We had monthly check-ins, consistent documentation, and calibration sessions. We did this because that’s just what running a company well looks like, not because we were building toward some AI future. When the technology arrived, we were able to compress

What Kids REALLY Think About AI Will Surprise You

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. How kids feel about AI, in their own words —Jen Swetzoff and Keeley McNamara, the founding editors of Anyway, an independent print magazine for tweens and teens When we set out…

Nintendo Just BROKE Every Rule for This Beloved Franchise

Nintendo's first Fire Emblem game for the Switch 2 is structured in an ambitious way. Unlike the well-loved Three Houses, a strategy game that tasked you with pledging allegiance to a specific faction and seeing their story all the way to the end, the new Fortune's Weave lets you swap between four heroes and their compatriots so you can tackle multiple storylines at once. With Three Houses, I only ever played one path and never went back to experience the others. I hoped that the new game's stru

The Flock CEO's Admission That Changes EVERYTHING

Surveillance tech company Flock is rolling out updates to address reports of cops across the country abusing its tools to stalk ex-romantic partners and others. CEO Garrett Langley is delivering a mea culpa, and in an interview with The Verge, says he's changed his mind on what responsibility Flock bears for how law enforcement uses it. Over the coming weeks, Flock will begin implementing updates that include requiring a previously optional feature called Audit Assistance, which flags "abnormal

The AI Chipmaker Whose Earnings Just TANKED Its Stock

Shares of Cerebras Systems (Nasdaq: CBRS) are down more than 17% in premarket trading this morning. The fall follows the company’s second quarter earnings report, its second since a blockbuster IPO in May. While Cerebras saw its Core revenue rise 103%, it wasn’t enough to satisfy Wall Street’s high expectations. In quarter two, the AI chipmaker made $180.1 million in total revenue, about $14 million short of analysts’ predicted $194 million, according to consensus estimates cited by CNBC.  Cere

Can Social Media ESCAPE Its Own DEMONS? Bluesky's Leaders Make Their CASE

Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined by COO Rose Wang for a Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where Bluesky fits into that potential reboot.

Microsoft's RADICAL Plan to Turn Copilot Into a SUPER App

You soon won’t have to look at two Copilot apps in your Windows taskbar. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft is finally beginning to combine its consumer and commercial Copilot AI assistants into a single "super app" interface, starting with the Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot apps. Both personal and work accounts will be moved to the new unified app, which recycles the "Microsoft Copilot" name but features an updated app icon. The single app also means there won't be two annoying Copilot icons in

This AI Company Just ABANDONED Its 'Stop Hiring Humans' MISSION

Few companies have managed to rile up the internet like Artisan. Earlier this year, the brand went megaviral for its widespread advertising campaign encouraging businesses to “stop hiring humans.” Instead, it offered up its AI agent, Ava, to take over low-level sales roles. Now, Artisan is pulling a 180 on its signature tagline. Its product hasn’t changed at all. It still wants you to put Ava in charge of tasks previously handled by humans. But instead of framing Ava as a replacement for your em

The AI Company That Just Became More VALUABLE Than Most Countries

Databricks is benefitting off of the agentic AI wave.

Why Google Might Be SABOTAGING Its Own AI Ambitions

Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Hayden Field, The Verge’s senior AI reporter, about a question that’s been rocketing around the tech industry for the past week: Is Google losing the AI race? That’s because last week Google announced a bombshell reorganization of its AI division, Google DeepMind. Jeff Dean, the company’s chief scientist, is leaving to form his own startup and DeepMind cofounder and CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping aside to focus on longer-term research. You can read these moves,

The UNPRECEDENTED Power America Just Gave Private Companies to Strike Back

The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back' attacks or offensive cyber operations.

The Feature Rivian Owners Have Been BEGGING For Is Finally Here

Rivian R1S owners, rejoice. Rivian has heard your pleas for second-row captain's chairs. For years, Rivian owners have lamented the absence of captain's chairs in the R1S, noting that the three-row SUV would be much improved with standalone seats instead of a bench in the second row. Parents groused that loading and unloading kids in the R1S could be a headache, especially with a child's seat in the second row. And some owners have even contemplated going so far as to rip out the second-row ben

Samsung's $1,900 Foldable Has an EMBARRASSING Weakness You Won't Believe

iFixit has provisionally given Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 a repairability score of 4 out of 10, which largely hinged on… well, the hinge. In its teardown of the device, iFixit found that because it carries an IP48 ingress rating - meaning it isn't protected against particles under 1 millimeter - dust and sand could make its way into the hinge mechanism, a component that's difficult to repair or replace. "After working the Fold 8 open and closed, the hinge started making truly awful crunching and

Why This Surveillance Company Just Had to CHANGE Its Rules Under Pressure

The police-tech giant Flock is announcing today that it will change officers’ access to its nationwide network of license plate readers, in an apparent effort to quell a growing backlash and win back contracts lost amid concerns about mass surveillance and police abuse. Several changes aim directly at a problem that has made recent headlines:…

The Design Shift That Could Make Wearables ACTUALLY Wearable Again

Whoop has no shortage of copycats now. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. During my summer vacation, I went in on the screenless wearable life. These past two weeks, I wore the Fitbit Air and the Garmin Cirqa on my right wrist. My right index finger was home to the Oura Ring 5. In my right arm, a Dexcom G7 continuou

Why Apple Is Suddenly Willing to PAY for News

The tech giant has considered a nine-figure budget for the payments, according to the WSJ.

Nvidia's $500B Gamble Could Make Your EXPENSIVE GPU Worthless Overnight

Nvidia has a plan to make sure its GPUs won't lose value. It wants to convince a new crop of financiers to keep lending for AI buildouts.

The Cocktail Robot Nobody Asked For — But Someone Built Anyway

Bartesian's cocktail makers would be best described like a Keurig or Nespresso machine, but for alcoholic drinks.

The Three iPhone Shortcuts That'll Make You Wonder How You TEXTED Before

Texting friends, replying to a business email, tapping out some text for a social media post. We do a lot of writing on our smartphones, which are increasingly essential for our work and personal lives. But did you know about the many keyboard tips and tricks that can help raise your smartphone skills? If you own an Apple iPhone, there are a host of little-known shortcuts that could maximize your typing. These features, usually buried in lengthy instructions, are easy to overlook though they oft

Microsoft Just KILLED Its AI Dreams (And Nobody Saw It Coming)

Microsoft is simplifying Copilot by combining its consumer and business apps, and dropping AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Deep Research, and its Mico character.

Instagram Just Changed Something You See EVERY Day

The social media giant says it was time for a sharper and more modern look after a decade.

I Looked Inside an AI Movie—The Best Parts Were All HUMAN

Imagine a trio of bumbling, English lads who fantasize about becoming megastars while knocking back a few pints in a grimy pub somewhere in London. Picture the guys chortling and trying to one-up each other's idealized visions of the future with a series of increasingly glitzy fantasies in which their fame leads to access to groupies and lavish parties on luxurious boats. Imagine these men are actually characters in a film - one filled with hyperkinetic smash cuts to action sequences in which th

The EXODUS at OpenAI That Nobody Saw Coming

The AI Tool Now Reading Your PRIVATE WhatsApp Messages

Meta is launching an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses on-device machine learning to flag suspicious messages. Earlier this year, Meta also launched scam detection for device linking requests on WhatsApp. The new Scam Alert feature, which is rolling out in a limited beta, shows users a warning if a chat seems like a scam: If the model identifies a message as a likely scam attempt, the user sees a warning in the chat, which is not visible to the other person. From there, the user

X Just Revealed Who They've Been SILENCING All Along

X is expanding the open source code behind its 'For You' feed and launching new transparency tools that show users when its ranking systems have affected their accounts or posts.

Why Music Producers Are TERRIFIED of This AI Update

Suno is releasing Studio 2.0 with significant upgrades that push it closer to an actual digital audio workstation (DAW), rather than a bare-bones audio editor with generative AI features. The biggest addition is undoubtedly MIDI support. Suno says that MIDI was its most requested feature, and it's basically a prerequisite for any modern DAW. Unfortunately, Suno Studio doesn't appear to support third-party plugins or VSTs yet, so you're stuck using its proprietary built-in synth. That synth appea

The Disturbing Thing Chatbots Do After DEBUNKING Conspiracy Theories

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. I’m Mark Sullivan, a senior writer at Fast Company, covering emerging tech, AI, and tech policy. Sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here. And if you have comments on this issue and/or ideas for future ones, drop me a line at sullivan@fastcompany.com, and follow me on X @thesullivan. As midterms loom, AI chatbots fight election lies, but then supply images supp

Instagram's New Look Has the Internet LOSING Its Mind

Meta’s Instagram proudly launched a new logo Thursday — its first update in a decade — and the trolling has already begun. “The wordmark at the top of the app hasn’t changed in 10 years, so it was time for a refresh,” Instagram head Adam Mosseri wrote in a post on the platform. “Cleaner and […]

The AI Company Preparing for a Move That Could Change EVERYTHING

Anthropic CFO Krishna Rao is leading early investor meetings, which have focused on big-picture themes like its Claude AI models, management and more.

The Robot Vacuum That Knows What You're POINTING At

The Matic robot vacuum now offers gesture controlled spot cleaning and a built-in voice assistant. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Matic, my current favorite robot vacuum, just got a big upgrade. The company has launched Matic Cues, which brings voice and gesture control to the robot. Now, you can talk directly to your vacuum to tell it what you want it to do, or just point at a mess to have it spot-clean. The feature launches today, August 13 at 2 pm ET, and will show as an op

The Privacy Scandal That Just Forced Flock to Change EVERYTHING

Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny from lawmakers from both parties, civil liberties advocates and citizens across the U.S., announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement. The company operates a vast nationwide network of automated cameras that record the license plate numbers and other characteristics of all passing vehicles

When AI Agents Started FIGHTING Each Other Over the Same Task

Anthropic researchers found AI agents can clash, collude and coordinate in unexpected ways, raising new questions about whether today’s safety tests capture the risks of multi-agent systems.

The Robot Lawnmower That Finally EARNED My Trust

From left, Segway, Roborock, Dreame, Husqvarna, and Mammotion automowers lined up to do battle with my lawn. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Robot lawnmowers are finally good enough to take a lot of work out of maintaining a yard, but they’re still not set-it-and-forget-it machines. If you don’t want these autonomous cutting machines to tear up your lawn or go roaming in your neighbors’ yard, you’re still going to need to keep an eye on them. But with some oversight, they can take

The PRACTICAL Path to Cryptography That Could Survive Quantum Computers

Quantum computing has alternated between breakthrough darling and overhyped promise in technology circles. Its powerful new capabilities come with a threat to break current cryptography, but for business leaders navigating the noise, the signal should be clear: post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is a manageable evolution, not a crisis. The mathematics behind today’s encrypted digital transactions may…

OpenAI Just Made Its AI Work 14x FASTER—Here's What Changed

OpenAI is launching a preview of a sped up version of its latest, most powerful model, in an effort to court enterprise users.

Meta's Defense in Social Media Addiction Trial Will SHOCK You

Jury selection began Wednesday in a new trial over claims that Meta designed its apps to be addictive for young users.

Private Companies Can Now HACK Foreign Criminals — What Could Go Wrong?

Trump memo is first time gov't has authorized private sector to perform cyber attacks.

Why IBM Just Made a Move That Could Change ENTERPRISE AI Forever

IBM plans to train and certify tens of thousands of consultants on OpenAI's technologies as part of this deal.

What Tim Cook and a Trump Official Just Opened in TEXAS

As Tim Cook gets set to step down as Apple CEO, he's offering a glimpse into what he may be doing as chairman.

The LinkedIn Trick That's FOOLING Employers Everywhere

There’s a new trend online called “LinkedIn time travel,” and it has nothing to do with a DeLorean. The practice refers to users of the job networking site editing their former jobs, mostly to make themselves appear more qualified to hiring managers. According to a report from the National Bureau of Economic Research and Revelio Labs, which examined tens of millions of profiles, the trend seems to be widespread. The research found that one-fifth (19.7%) of users change the title or description o

This Startup Made a 24-Hour AI News Channel — But WHO Asked for This?

Is there an audience for AI-delivered news? Public data says no, and previous attempts to deliver such ventures have yielded many human-written stories about projects that never materialized. And yet Mirage — the AI startup behind the video-editing app Captions that raised $75 million this year and was last valued at $500 million — thinks […]

Why Bill Gates' Daughter Is Under Fire for THIS Online Tactic

Cookie stuffing unfortunately has nothing to do with sugary treats and Thanksgiving dishes. Instead, it’s led to Phoebe Gates—the daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates—being in some trouble. Specifically, Gates, who is the co-founder of Phia, an AI shopping startup, is catching heat for “cookie stuffing.” That’s according to a recent Bloomberg story that found Phia was cookie stuffing—a type of affiliate marketing fraud.  What is cookie stuffing? Cooking stuffing involves the use of fraudulent “coo

OpenAI Just Lost Its Second Executive THIS WEEK

Another OpenAI executive is departing. Denise Dresser, who joined OpenAI as its chief revenue officer in December after serving as CEO of Slack, will be leaving in the "coming weeks" to "pursue other opportunities," she said in a team note posted to LinkedIn. Dali Rajic, president and COO of Wiz, will be taking over the CRO role, OpenAI says. Dresser's departure is just the latest in a string of major exits. Earlier this week, special projects lead and former COO Brad Lightcap announced he would

This School Laptop Is $300 Off — But Should You BUY?

The HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 converts for tablet or tented use. | Image: The Verge With memory prices still high and showing no signs of dropping, we’re always happy to find a good deal on a budget-friendly system with an adequate amount of RAM. Best Buy has the HP OmniBook X Flip discounted by $300, bringing the cost down to $699.99. This model is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 5 and 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, which should be great for both web browsing and homework, and a 512GB SSD for stor

Zuckerberg Just Wrote 6,500 Words That Say NOTHING About AI's FUTURE

AI is shifting the culture, from tech CEO manifestos to 1 am job interviews. We unpack some of the latest, along with the top findings from Black Hat and Defcon, this week on Uncanny Valley.

This AI Startup Just Solved the Problem Burning Everyone's BUDGET

Built as a post-training variation on Z.ai's open source model GLM-5.2, Writer says the new system should provide deployment-ready capabilities at a much lower price.

The Police Surveillance Tool That Won't Explain How It WORKS

The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the tool works in detail, raising questions about its effectiveness.

The Judge's Order That Just Changed Your PHONE Forever

One month after Epic Games and Google seemingly stopped fighting over the future of Android app distribution, they were back in a San Francisco courtroom today - where Judge James Donato just ordered Google to make it easier to install rival app stores on Android. It's been nearly three years since a jury unanimously decided that Google had an illegal monopoly over Android apps, and almost two years since Judge Donato decided the best way of undoing that monopoly would be to crack open Android

If Apple Sends You THIS Notification, Your Life May Be in DANGER

Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices.

Microsoft Just KILLED the Face of Copilot

Mico is headed to Learn Live. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft Copilot will no longer show its emotive yellow blob, Mico, when you use the chatbot's voice mode. In a support page, Microsoft says it's going to move Mico to its Learn Live platform, where the avatar will have "more to react to," as reported earlier by GeekWire. Mico launched in Copilot's voice mode last October, with Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman pitching the avatar as a way to give the chatbot an "identity." The blob would react

The Internal CRISIS at OpenAI That Nobody Saw Coming

OpenAI’s rogue agent hack was a watershed moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. It also sparked internal questions about the culture that led to it.

The Epic Battle Over Every Dollar You Spend OUTSIDE Apple's App Store

In a new filing in its long-running legal dispute with Epic Games, Apple has proposed a structure that would allow it to collect fees on digital purchases made via external links that don't use the company's in-app purchase system. Epic has already responded, saying that Apple's request is "far outside of the bounds" of the court's guidance. Right now, Apple cannot take a commission on external purchases after California district court judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled in April 2025 that found

Why Cerebras Stock Just CRATERED After Earnings

Cerebras Systems reported better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and raised its full-year guidance.

Why $1 Million Might Not Be ENOUGH to Retire Anymore

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

Ford Just Made a MASSIVE Bet on Lincoln's American Future

Ford said on Wednesday that it will be increasing production of its Lincoln cars in the U.S. beginning in 2030.

Japan's Inflation Numbers Just Did Something UNEXPECTED

The PPI reading was lower than the 7.4% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and was down from a revised 7.3% seen in June.

The July Inflation Number That Proves We're Not SAFE Yet

US consumer inflation mild in July, economy still not out of the woods  Reuters Consumer prices rose 0.1% in July, as expected, putting the annual rate at 3.4%  CNBC Trading Day: AI cheer, new highs near  Reuters U.S. Stocks Mixed After Inflation Data, AI Earnings  WSJ Fed's Warsh gets a break as inflation eases  Politico

The Neocloud Stock Surge That Has Wall Street BUZZING

Investors are reacting positively to earnings results and demand signals from neocloud companies CoreWeave and Nebius.

Why Lumentum's Stock Just EXPLODED in Optical Networking

Excitement is building for Coherent’s earnings report after upbeat results from Lumentum.

The Market Dilemma: Should You Cash Out to Pay Off DEBT?

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

Cisco Just Posted RECORD Numbers—So Why Is Wall Street Panicking?

An 18% revenue surge and blowout 2027 forecast weren’t enough to sustain Cisco’s stock momentum.

The AI Trade That Pushed Korean Stocks Into BULL Territory in 30 Days

South Korean stocks rallied on Thursday, pushing the benchmark Kospi into a technical bull market.

Why Goldman Says Japan Has '$1 Trillion of FIREPOWER' Left

Japan has enough cash at its disposal for a couple more rounds of yen-buying on the scale of last month's intervention, Goldman Sachs says.

The $900 Social Security Decision That Could Cost Her THOUSANDS

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

The Oman Spill That's About to Change Your Gas PRICES

News of recent deadly attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea drove oil higher. An oil spill near Oman continued to worsen.

How TUMI Is Reinventing Itself Beyond the Airport

TUMI is looking beyond luggage with Adatto, everyday bags and personalisation as it competes to win premium travellers long before they reach the airport.

The Asian Market That Just Defied GRAVITY — But Can It Last?

South Korea's Kospi has staged a reversal from its latest rout, returning to bull-market territory as investors piled back into the semiconductor giants that dominate the index.

The Inflation Data That Has Wall Street Holding Its BREATH

Stock futures are little changed as traders await more inflation data: Live updates  CNBC Consumer prices rose 0.1% in July, as expected, putting the annual rate at 3.4%  CNBC Trading Day: AI cheer, new highs near  Reuters U.S. Stocks Mixed After Inflation Data, AI Earnings  WSJ Cooler CPI inflation reading bolsters case for Fed to hold rates in September  Yahoo Finance

The LinkedIn DMs You're IGNORING Could Change Everything

There’s a saying making the rounds online that LinkedIn has become a mass grave of ghost jobs and AI-generated content. The idea behind it is that Easy Apply jobs receive no responses, AI slop is flooding our feeds, and connections ghost each other in the inbox. In a quite meta fashion, the saying has become a recurring topic on the very platform it critiques.  Recently, I published a post about how my LinkedIn green flag is that “I always respond to messages from my connections.” I called out t

Why Work-Life Balance Is the WRONG Goal

I remember the moment I realized that “work-life balance” would never work for me.  It was a few years into building Project Petals, my impact and environmental organization, and I was deep in burnout. My work was so deeply connected to my values that drawing a boundary felt near impossible. Whenever I prioritized rest, it felt like I was doing so at the very expense of my mission. But every hour spent on my business felt like an hour borrowed from my personal life, often at the expense of my sl

The $1 BILLION Problem This Lottery Winner Just Inherited

This is the biggest jackpot prize of 2026 so far, eclipsing an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot won by a Florida ticket buyer last month.

Why Lenovo's Profits Just SOARED Past Every Expectation

Lenovo Group on Thursday became the latest company in the build-out of artificial intelligence to report soaring profits that caught investors by surprise.

The Shipping Giant That Just Made Investors 7% RICHER Overnight

Danish shipping giant Maersk on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profit and raised its full-year earnings guidance.

Why Luxury Shoppers Are Ditching the BIG Names

DeMellier launches The Brooklyn as changing ideas of luxury, stronger value expectations and a desire for discovery reshape the handbag market.

Why Wall Street's Rally Has Credit Markets TERRIFIED

Options traders are chipper about equities but wary of debt

Why UK's Economic Growth May Be About to COLLAPSE

The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.

The Streaming Platform That Could DISRUPT India's Entertainment Industry

India’s Panorama Studios, the producer behind the Bollywood “Drishyam” franchise, has invested in Indian original stories vertical platform Rocket Reels, fueling the platform’s next phase of growth and global expansion. Panorama Studios is chaired by veteran film producer Kumar Mangat Pathak and led by filmmaker and managing director Abhishek Pathak. The studio has built a […]

The $100,000 Emergency Fund Dilemma Tearing This Couple APART

“We have about $1.7 million invested but only around $20,000 in cash.”

The Gen Z Consumer REVOLUTION That Will Change How We All Shop

During a family vacation in Montana, Emi—a University of Georgia junior—was browsing silk pajama pants and leather shoes on her phone. She wasn’t searching for the hottest new brand to show the world what great taste she has. She was scrolling with a far more pragmatic goal: finding a great cost-per-wear.  “When I’m looking for clothes, I’m thinking, ‘Will these clothes be able to transition into whatever job I get in the future?’” Emi explains. A decade ago, a 20-something like Emi would have b

The Social Security Strategy That Could DOUBLE Your Retirement Income

“I would like to offer a piece of advice for women who are or have been married.”

How South Korea's Market Just Made an IMPOSSIBLE Turnaround

The recovery in Korean equities owes much to technical factors as retail long positions were liquidated, but it’s also backed by fundamentals – namely booming earnings growth

U.S. Trade Will Top $6 Trillion For First Time — If 2nd Half Holds Up

For U.S. trade to reach $6 trillion in 2026, trade in the second half would need to account for 50.28% of the annual total, or about $3.02 trillion.

Why the World's Largest Jeweler Is Betting BIG on This Metal

Pandora is moving ahead with platinum-plated jewelry as it seeks to reduce its exposure to volatile silver prices despite the metal's recent decline.

First Class Tickets Are PLUMMETING — But There's a Catch You Won't Like

‘Basic first class’ is here as airlines move to create multiple tiers of their most premium seats.

The Margin Problem That Just Sent Cisco Investors Into PANIC Mode

Analysts say a focus on the artificial-intelligence ‘supercycle’ could pressure gross margins.

Why Medicaid Is Coming for This Family Home — And How to STOP It

“She has contacted the mortgage company, but they will not discuss the mortgage.”

The Leadership Mistake That Makes You Look BUSY But Ineffective

Earlier this year, news spread across the U.S. about a group of Buddhist monks undertaking an extraordinary journey. Beginning in Texas, they set out on a cross-country “Walk for Peace,” traveling on foot toward Washington, D.C. Along highways, through small towns, and across multiple states, they moved the same way each day: steady, deliberate steps, eyes forward, fully present. What stood out most was not the distance they were covering. It was the consistency. Day after day, the monks walked

Why Bill Ackman Is RUSHING Back Into the Stock He Once Abandoned

Netflix is once again an apple in Bill Ackman’s eye, as the streamer was among six stocks Pershing Square added in the last six months.

What Cereal Boxes Are Bringing BACK After Decades

As breakfast cereal sales have fallen, food manufacturers have turned to an old trick to try and attract consumers back: the cereal box prize. Breakfast cereal sales have fallen more than 13% in five years, from 2.47 billion units sold in 2021 to 2.14 billion units in 2025, according to NielsenIQ data, and some of the most colorful, eye-catching brands are on the verge of losing their bright visual appeal. As consumer trends move away from artificial colors and toward natural food dyes, the bigg

The AI Boom Is Quietly Reshaping Something You've NEVER Considered

Interest-rate differentials, inflation trends and trade balances are usually thought of as drivers of foreign-exchange movement — but increasingly, the drivers in the currency market are companies looking to expand their offerings in artificial intelligence.

What's About to Hit Your Water BILL That Nobody Warned You About

Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

The Social Security Boost Coming That Could Change Your RETIREMENT

Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment could be as much as 3.6% in 2027.

The ONE Question That Ends Money Worries FOREVER

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

Why Wall Street Is Acting Like It's 1999 AGAIN

The signs are all around that Wall Street is back in that dangerous atmosphere of giddy euphoria that those with long memories will remember from the infamous dot-com bubble of the late 1990s.

They Have $2.2 Million and Want to Retire Abroad — Can They ESCAPE

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

The BIZARRE Hedge That's Protecting This Company From California Law

A goat herding business facing higher wage costs turned to prediction market platform Kalshi to hedge and help offset the possible expense.

The Secret '20% RULE' Behind a Billionaire's Family Office Blueprint

Family offices are built to be patient with their money. Giorgos Tsetis is not.

What Wall Street Is Waiting For That Could Change EVERYTHING Today

U.S. Treasury yields dipped on Thursday as Wall Street digested the inflation print for July and looked ahead to further readings due later in the session.

Why Rising Wages Are Better News Than You THINK

Wage gains are an effect of investment, which means those gains beget more of the same.

The Luxury Retailer That Just Got a SURPRISING New Owner

Harvey Nichols was founded in 1831, but had appointed an administrator in June.

The Inflation Number That Just Changed Everything for YOUR Wallet

Wholesale prices were flat in July and inflation pressures in the guts of the economy also eased, adding to recent evidence of a slowdown in the rising cost of living.

The Federal Rule That Could Cost Homeowners Thousands in INTEREST

A new lawsuit challenges recently issued rules from federal banking regulators that preempts state laws requiring banks to pay interest on escrow accounts.

Why the Pasta Industry Is Facing Unprecedented CHAOS

For decades, the business of pantry staples was built on a foundation of absolute predictability. Success meant optimizing a highly linear supply chain to deliver a single, consistent commodity—durum wheat semolina—at a reliable margin. Today, that rigid paradigm has collapsed, and volatility has become the new operational baseline. Pasta manufacturers are operating at the dangerous intersection of compounding macro pressures: erratic climate patterns decimating monoculture yields, geopolitical

The Trump-Linked Drilling Plan That Just Hit a WALL in Greenland

Greenland Energy Company and joint venture partner 80 Mile have delayed planned oil drilling in Greenland until winter 2027.

The Jobs Number That's Confusing EVERYONE Right Now

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

The Inflation Number That Just SURPRISED Wall Street

The producer price index was expected to increase by 0.2% in July, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Why Wall Street Just STOPPED Worrying About AI's BIGGEST Threat

An analyst predicts 29% upside for Salesforce shares, citing some promising AI features.

The DARK Reason This Prediction Market Just BANNED All Teenagers

Jacob Fortinsky, the CEO and cofounder of the new prediction market Novig, says his outfit isn’t like those other markets. You know the ones.

How This Podcast Empire Just Hit a HALF-BILLION Dollar VALUATION

Unwell, the company cofounded by social media powerhouse Alex Cooper, has remained self-funded and profitable since its launch in August of 2023. Yet on Wednesday, it was announced that investment firm WTSL has become the company’s first outside investor, with Unwell now valued at $500 million. Run by Cooper and her husband, Matt Kaplan, the media and lifestyle startup is known for its slate of podcasts, such as the infamous Call Her Daddy, as well as its wellness drinks and TV and movie product

The 'Big Short' Legend Just Revealed AI's FATAL Weakness

Steve Eisman is warning that the artificial intelligence boom has become increasingly dependent on the fortunes of just two companies: OpenAI and Anthropic.

Why American Employers Are Treating Workers as DISPOSABLE

When I leave my Boston condo every day, I say good morning to the concierge, who works for a contracting company providing staff to residential buildings. When I conduct an interview in a nearby building, the people who clean that office at night are contractors. The person who serves me my lunch sandwich is a part-timer with no career prospects in that job. When my best intentions to eat well are for naught and I gorge on Doritos, I remember that the tasters PepsiCo hires to test the chips’ add

The Tech Stock NOBODY Expected to Dominate This Year

Shares of Dell have roughly quadrupled in price this year, with Lenovo’s earnings report helping to drive the latest bout of momentum for the PC and server maker.

Why Sweetgreen's CEO Says Customers Are STILL Refusing Salads Despite Being Cleared

Though Sweetgreen has not been linked to the cyclospora outbreak, the fast-casual chain has taken a hit as consumers steer clear of lettuce and fresh produce.

The Fast Food Chain Whose CEO Just Admitted Its Burgers Got WORSE

2026 has already seen Wendy’s shutter hundreds of locations and slash its dividends. Now, the fast food restaurant has officially fallen from its second-place standing among burger joints. After six consecutive quarters of declining sales and traffic, Wendy’s lost its status as the second-largest burger chain in the U.S. by systemwide sales. Instead, Burger King has reclaimed that No. 2 spot, six years after it lost it to Wendy’s in 2020. While Wendy’s sales shrunk over the past two years, Burge

The NEW Generation Driving Classic Car Auctions to a HALF-BILLION Dollar Record

A new generation of millennials and Gen Zers is taking over the collecting market from baby boomers and bidding up modern supercars at Monterey Car Week.

Is This the SMARTEST Move for Your Unexpected $20,000 Windfall?

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

The ONE Group of Americans Still Flying Despite Prices SOARING 25%

The cost of plane tickets has soared over the past year, but consumer demand has yet to slow down during this summer travel season.

The IRS Change That Could SAVE Your Retirement Rollover From Disaster

The optional forms aim to standardize direct rollovers, encourage electronic transfers, and take some of the paperwork out of moving retirement savings.

The 10 Cities Where Homeowners Are LOSING Money Just to Escape

In some Sun Belt areas, nearly 1 in 5 sellers are asking for less than what they paid.

The Workers AI Can't TOUCH — And Why Companies Are Desperate to Hire Them

Employers are looking for “coachability, curiosity, reliability and comfort asking for clarification.”

The Non-Tech Stocks Riding the AI Boom for YEARS

Massive spending on data centers and AI infrastructure can benefit “HALO” companies: hard assets, low obsolescence.

The Southeast Asian Streaming Deal That Changes EVERYTHING

Viu and TrueVisions Now are launching a content collaboration that brings a curated slate of premium Thai series to Viu users across Southeast Asia, with a branded zone debuting Aug. 20 in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. The zone opens with six series pulled from TrueVisions Now’s catalogue, with the roster expected to expand in […]

How One Company Turned Prison Mail Into a GOLDMINE

TextBehind started off as a company that provided card and mail services for families to stay in touch with inmates. Now, the company has solved a security issue.

The Change Management Rules Consultants Are HIDING From You

In 1983, McKinsey consultant Julien Phillips published a paper in Human Resource Management describing what he called an “adoption penalty”: companies that failed to adapt quickly enough would inevitably fall behind. His ideas became McKinsey’s first change management model that it sold to clients. Today, more than four decades later, change management has become a massive industry. Every major consulting firm has a transformation practice, and enterprise software vendors routinely bundle change

Ford's $2 Billion BET on a Truck That Doesn't Exist Yet

Ford expects to begin prototype builds of the Fathom EV in the first quarter of 2027.

The 'Inventory of Courage' That Could Change Your ENTIRE Career

Are you aware that your assets are not only a collection of your greatest hits, your best of’s and your wins? They are a summation of your gains and your pains, losses and failures. In order to more clearly identify the assets that comprise your career and life, you must do some backcasting and reflection to document the stories that compile what I call your “Inventory of Courage.” For me, my inventory of courage doesn’t start at a failure or traumatic event that happened five years ago or even

The Energy Investment Strategy That Could DOMINATE the Rest of 2026

We have a conversation with the CEO of a company leading the trend of 'behind-the-meter' power.

Why September Could DESTROY Your Investment Portfolio

The introduction of pumpkin-spice lattes to menus means the end of summer is approaching, along with positive vibes

Why Second-Home Hotspots Are Watching Their Property Values COLLAPSE

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Back in August 2023, I stated that two metro area housing markets I was watching closely—and believed still faced heightened downside risk despite eking out some gains in 2023—were Sevierville, TN (where, in July 2023, home prices were still +70% above December 2019 levels) and Naples, FL (where, in July 2023, home prices were still +72% above December 2019 levels). Unlike frothier

Why Wall Street Is Suddenly OBSESSED With This Tech Stock

The memory-chip company just offered revenue-growth forecasts stretching to the end of the decade, and Sandisk expects to maintain its high profitability as the years go on.

The Pokémon Collaboration That's About to Make Krispy Kreme UNSTOPPABLE

Ever wanted to bite into a Bulbasaur? Now’s your chance. Krispy Kreme is the latest brand to get in on the action of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, following collaborations including Target’s retro-infused set of merchandise and Puma’s Pokémon-inspired capsule collection. But Krispy Kreme is the first food-focused brand to celebrate three decades of the franchise. Its Pokémon Doughnut Collection includes six new doughnuts, five inspired by some of the most popular catchable critters from the games

Amazon Just Fired EVERY Human in This Department

Warehouses aren’t the only place robots are taking over at Amazon. The company is removing humans from its Human Resources. Employees are stuck in endless loops interacting with apps or kiosks instead of people and sometimes getting hurt while waiting for a human to help.

Why Cisco Stock Is TANKING Despite Crushing Expectations

Cisco is showing booming demand for AI infrastructure, but its results weren't good enough to satisfy investors.

Fixated Names New Chief Revenue Officer in Strategic EXPANSION

Media biz veteran Mary Murcko has joined Fixated, an agency that provides support services for creators ranging from talent representation to creator economy support services. Murcko has been tapped to steer the company’s global revenue organization, overseeing brand partnerships, direct media sales, podcast sales, clipping and other brand and sponsorship activities. Launched in 2024, Fixated […]

The 5 Lessons That Could TRANSFORM Warehouse Automation

The constant drumbeat of increasing consumer expectations has created an economy where warehouse automation is now a must-have. Accenture found that while the median autonomy maturity across supply chain activities is 16%, it’s expected to reach 42% within the next five to 10 years. But while the end goal is smooth operations, the implementation process, if not executed precisely, is anything but. Companies often underestimate the organizational, cultural, and operational disruption that accompa

Workday Stock Just EXPLODED 18%—Trading Halted Multiple Times

Workday investors have been on edge over the prospect of AI disrupting its business model

Companies Are Charging Ahead With AI—But Middle Managers Are NOT Ready

As Joelle Emerson has watched companies cull the ranks of middle management and pour resources into AI, there has been one key question on her mind: What role is the chief people officer playing in that shift?  “I think chief people officers should be leaders in the transformation [that] organizations are undergoing right now with AI,” says Emerson, the cofounder and CEO of culture and inclusion platform Paradigm. “I see a lot of companies making a lot of changes very, very quickly—for example,

The Car Payment That's Now CRUSHING American Families

Americans borrowed a record $211 billion to pay for their cars last quarter.

The Trade Loophole Trump Just SLAMMED Shut Forever

President Donald Trump in a Truth Social post celebrated the continued closure of the deminimis exemption as a "BIG WIN."

The CEO Hiring Myth That's Costing Boards MILLIONS

At the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA), we enable high-level women to mentor one another to achieve personal and professional success through sisterhood. As the nonprofit organization’s founder, chair, and CEO, I’m honored to share insights from thought leaders in our peer-to-peer mentoring community. This month, I’m joined by Jessica Poliner, a CEO, board director, and global business leader who has led public and private companies—from global industrials to founder-led technology scale-ups th

Investors Wanted $15B, Databricks Said No — Then THIS Happened

AI is expensive, Ali Ghodsi tells TechCrunch. With so many investors wanting into his latest round, he said yes to more than planned.

SpaceX Just Set a Record That Has Everyone Watching ANTHROPIC

A new report says that some Anthropic investors expect the company to seek a $2 trillion to $3 trillion valuation, above SpaceX’s $1.7 trillion milestone.

The Charts Revealing Why Stocks Keep DEFYING Gravity

Recent FactSet data show that the rise in earnings is not coming from sales growth alone.

Gen Z Is Abandoning Investments for THIS Risky BET

The results of a recent survey from wealth-management platform Betterment are making America’s financial advisers cringe.

Warner CEO Cashes Out $21.7M While Paramount Merger STALLS

David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, has now sold over $195 million worth of stock since the media company clinched a deal to be acquired by David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance earlier this year. Zaslav’s latest sale of 773,173 shares of WBD stock, for an aggregate market value of $21,655,292, was handled on […]

Why Reddit Stock Just EXPLODED

Reddit shares jumped on the company's inclusion in the S&P 500.

Why Workday Stock Just Had Its BIGGEST Day Ever

Shares of the HR software company rose 18% on Thursday on reports of a potential private-equity acquisition.

Why Wall Street Is Suddenly OBSESSED With Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory, along with a group of sit-down restaurant stocks including Texas Roadhouse and BJ’s Restaurants, have seen a median gain of about 62% over the past three months, according to recent data from Yahoo Finance. The news outlet also reported that the 62-point gap was “wider than anything seen from 2016 through 2025,” and comes as stocks from popular fast-casual chains like Chipotle, Wingstop, and Shake Shack have, in comparison, stayed put. Why is Cheesecake Factory’s stock no

The RISKY Financial Move This Couple With $2.3 Million Is Considering

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

The EXPLOSIVE Fraud Allegations Against Selena Gomez That Could Destroy Her Startup

The plaintiffs say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company, and are accusing Gomez of failing to build and market the startup.

The EERIE Market Signal That Has Veteran Investors on High Alert

By nearly every headline measure, investors have never looked more relaxed in a year not short of wild rides. But that calm may not be as reassuring as it looks.

Why Trump's Most VISIBLE Spokesperson Just Got the Boot

Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.

Trump Just Said America Might KEEP Control of This Critical Waterway

Live Updates: Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz and might "keep it"  cbsnews.com Iran war live: US, Tehran exchange opposing claims over Hormuz control  Al Jazeera Live updates: Iran could ‘prolong’ war with US until Trump is out of office, Iranian military adviser says  edition.cnn.com Trump snaps back to economic warfare in struggle to make Iran tap out  The Hill Trump 'low-key' bets on economic pressure against Iran  France 24

The DECOY Plane Trick Trump's Team Used to Fool Everyone

Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit  BBC Even Some Cabinet Members Didn’t Join Trump’s Secret Flight. Here’s Who Did.  nytimes.com CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkey  The Washington Post The Flawed Logic of Trump’s Airplane Escape  The Atlantic The Trump White House flat-out lied about his secret plane switch  CNN

What Hegseth Just Promised to Do to CARTELS Will Shock You

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American military leaders gathered in Panama to ramp up their efforts alongside U.S. forces.

Why EVERY Poll Got Wisconsin's Governor Race So Catastrophically Wrong

Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist running in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, had a double-digit lead in polls as recently as last week. Then she lost. What happened?

The Truth Social Deal That Just Landed Trump in COURT

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, notes that Trump's posts on his own social media site often move financial markets.

The ICE Agent Who Just Admitted to What He Did to an Activist

The agent, Adam Saracco, was charged with misdemeanor after the altercation at a gas station near Chicago last year during the Trump administration’s crackdown there.

Why Adam Schiff Says Democrats Have Been Sending the WRONG Message

Inside the Town Building Trump's Missiles Where Liberals AREN'T Welcome

Trump's poll numbers appear to be down, but in this town, his support is as strong as ever.

The Secret Payments That Just Got an SPLC Official Indicted

Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official indicted over payments to informants  The Washington Post Exclusive: Former employee at Southern Poverty Law Center arrested on fraud charges  CNN Trump’s justice department arrests expert on far right as part of SPLC crackdown  The Guardian Extremism expert charged in case targeting Southern Poverty Law Center’s use of informants  NBC News Ex-Official at Southern Poverty Law Center Accused of Plotting to Misuse Far-Right Informants  nytimes.com

The ICE Confrontation That Left One Woman Staring Down a GUN

A Virginia woman said an ICE agent pointed a firearm at her head and falsely claimed she tried to run over agents during an encounter in Falls Church.

The Third Death at This Detention Center That Officials Can't EXPLAIN

A Guatemalan migrant was transferred to a hospital when he experienced what appeared to be a seizure, federal officials said.

Why Trump Switched Planes Mid-Flight in TURKEY—The Threat CIA Doubted

CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkey  The Washington Post Several close personal aides joined Trump on his secret flight from Turkey, source says  CNN How Trump’s Ruse to Evade an Iranian Threat Unfolded on the Tarmac in Turkey  WSJ The Flawed Logic of Trump’s Airplane Escape  The Atlantic Why elaborate ruse Trump used in Turkey isn't like other secret presidential trips  NBC4 Washington

The Executive Order That Could REWRITE Vaccine Policy in America

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg/Getty Images The Trump Administration is considering an executive order on vaccines and autism as early as next week.  The White House move contradicts a large body of evidence showing no link between vaccines and autism.  Experts reaffirm that vaccines are safe and effective, and encourage parents to speak with their pediatricians about childhood vaccination.  Th

The Century-Old Gun Law Trump Just Let EXPIRE

The retreat by the Justice Department effectively allowed a pillar of the Prohibition-era National Firearms Act to lapse.

The Legal Battle Over Abortion That Ended With a BABY in Texas

A Fight Over Abortion and Surrogacy Ends With a Baby Born in Texas  The New York Times Surrogate mother who fled to Texas gives birth to baby with severe heart defect  The Guardian Texas asks Dallas court to let it intervene in dispute over unborn child’s medical care  KXAN Austin Surrogate on the run after refusing parents’ wish to abort baby  The Times Surrogate asks Texas court to let her seek medical care on the baby she’s carrying, AG Paxton says  The Texas Tribune

Trump's Favorite Press Secretary Just WALKED AWAY — Here's Why

Donald Trump loses his favourite press secretary as Karoline Leavitt exits  Financial Times White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration  AP News Why Karoline Leavitt might be impossible for Trump to replace  CNN Trump says Karoline Leavitt resigning as White House press secretary  CNBC Tracking Trump: Leavitt to leave White House; Trump says Secret Service ordered plane swap; Pirro’s special grand jury; and more  The Washington Post

Three Men, Three States, ONE Day — The EXECUTIONS No One's Talking About

Three men in Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma are scheduled for lethal injection Thursday in a rare convergence of executions on the same day in the U.S.

The Vote That Could END a Political Career Today

Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.

The Image That Could END a Congressman's Career

The GOP lawmaker from Ohio has faced calls to resign from several fellow Republicans amid allegations of domestic violence.

Why Nevada Swing Voters Are Suddenly Open to SOCIALIST Candidates

In online focus groups, 10 of 12 Biden-to-Trump voters said they wouldn't automatically think negatively of a politician who identifies with socialism.

The Lawyer Who May Be Deciding Which Soldiers Get PROMOTED

Representative Jason Crow asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain statements about his special adviser’s influence following a New York Times report.

What Everyone Gets WRONG About Sweden's Economic System

While most Americans, especially those on the left, think Sweden is a socialist country, the truth is that it has become a paragon of free-market capitalism.

The Socialist Movement's AUDACIOUS Plan to Seize American Power

Democratic Socialists are capturing more votes than ever before — even as they run up against the limits of their appeal.

Why Homeland Security PARKED $464 Million Worth of Airplanes

The agency used a no-bid contract to buy 10 used jets, saying they were urgently needed for deportation flights. But the fleet has largely sat idle for months.

Wyoming Primary Reveals Battle Between Right and FAR Right

One of the most conservative states has a legislature divided between a hard-right House and a merely right Senate. Ultraconservatives want a complete takeover in the Aug. 18 primaries.

The Controversial WEAPON ICE Wants to Put on Every Officer's Hand

Plus, health candy?

The SUSPICIOUS Trades That Have Democrats Demanding Trump Explain Himself

Warren and Garcia said they sought answers from Trump to inform their work on potential legislation to ban presidents from owning individual stocks.

What ICE Plans to Give Officers That Sounds Like SCIENCE Fiction

Inflation cooled a bit last month, according to a new report from the Labor Department. And, ICE plans to equip its officers with electric shock gloves.

Why Every Poll Got These Primaries COMPLETELY Wrong

It's the second time in just over a week that polls and prediction markets' odds were off, following a miss in the Democratic U.S. senate primary in Michigan.

The Trump Project That Senators Want INVESTIGATED Immediately

The senators' letter says the administration’s handling of the project raises “concerns about transparency, accountability, and stewardship of this national landmark.”

Why Luigi Mangione Is About to Plead GUILTY in Federal COURT

Mr. Mangione faces stalking charges in connection with the killing of an executive in Manhattan. Mr. Mangione could always change his mind at the last minute. A separate murder trial is set to begin next month.

The IMPOSSIBLE Choice Thousands of New Yorkers Now Face After Trump's Cuts

New York State’s generous health plan for working-class people was hit hard by federal funding cuts. More than 400,000 people are now looking for new coverage or living without it.

What Trump's New Board Plans to DO With America's Premier Arts Institution

The Kennedy Center’s board is expected to meet Thursday to consider plans for the performing arts venue’s future after a federal judge blocked an earlier move for a two-year closure that would allow for substantial renovations. Ahead of the meeting, the Kennedy Center’s management said it would present the board with three approaches for consideration. The options would include a complete closure or a partial closure that would allow “some continued public access and limited programming in space

The Wisconsin Defeat That Just SPLIT the Democratic Party

Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Sparks New Disagreements Within Democratic Party  nytimes.com Democratic gov nominee David Crowley shows party unity, while Tiffany turns his attention to him  Wisconsin Examiner On the Ballot: What went wrong for Hong in Wisconsin?  The Hill AOC Knows a Lemon When She Sees One  The Atlantic Opinion | Democrats Pull Back From the Edge of Disaster. Again.  nytimes.com

What Luigi Mangione Is About to Admit in FEDERAL Court

The guilty plea won’t necessarily get him out of his separate state trial next month.

Three Executions Scheduled for the SAME Day — Here's Why That's Unprecedented

Three States to Execute Inmates on the Same Day  nytimes.com Three men will be executed the same day as US sees steep rise in death penalty  BBC Three states prepare to execute killers Thursday in same-day event not seen since 2010  foxnews.com 3 inmates to be executed on same day for first time in 16 years  USA Today 3 states are set to hold executions on the same day, a first in the US since 2010  ABC7 Los Angeles

What Trump's DOJ Must Answer About Those REDACTED Epstein Files Today

The judge has said Attorney General Todd Blanche made claims about the Epstein files that “do not comply” with the court’s order.

The Secret Government Investigation Into LIBERAL Groups

The government conducted expansive surveillance, infiltrated group chats and obtained financial records of organizations never accused of crimes.

Inside ICE's SHOCKING New Weapon Against Detainees

ICE is spending millions on shock gloves designed to overpower subjects through intense, localized pain.

What Trump Is Doing After the Supreme Court Said NO

Is the administration defying the court or pursuing lawful alternatives?

Why Trump Just Voted to SHUT DOWN This Iconic American Institution

The decision will be reviewed by a federal judge who previously said the board had not thoroughly evaluated the president’s plan.

California's Controversial Plan to Let You Identify as JEWISH

A bill would allow Jews to identify themselves as an ethnic group on state forms. Supporters argue it’s a step toward acknowledging the complex nature of Jewish identity.

Hegseth Under FIRE as DOJ Lets Gun Law Expire

Trump Live Updates: Hegseth Pressed on Military Promotions; DOJ Allows Gun Law to Lapse  The New York Times Trump Administration Lets Parts of the National Firearms Act Lapse  The New York Times Justice Dept. leaves in place ruling that deregulates silencers, shotguns and certain rifles  CBS News Gun law in limbo as Justice Department holds off appeal  thehill.com No More Judicial Rubber-Stamping of Gun Laws  Cato Institute

The Political Strategy That Could Reunite a FRACTURED State

In one of his first interviews since winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, David Crowley shares his plan to bring in Francesca Hong voters — but he won’t commit to campaigning with far left surrogates.

The Activist Event That's Bringing a Controversial Speaker to MAINE

He dropped out of Maine’s Senate race last month after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault, an allegation he denied.

What Changed at the Supreme Court That Nobody's TALKING About

Live audio, a new format and new voices have transformed and unsettled the court’s signature public ceremony.

The GUILTY Plea That Could End America's Most Shocking Murder Case

It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.

Harvard Just Beat Trump in Court—Here's What It MEANS

The lawsuit was the basis for the Trump administration’s demands for Harvard to make financial and policy changes over pro-Palestinian protests in 2023 and 2024.

The Trump Stock Trades That Have Democrats DEMANDING Answers

“The American people deserve to know that the President is not using his office to increase the value of his stock portfolios, rather than working to bring down the cost of groceries,” they wrote.

Mike Lindell Lost—But Refuses to CONCEDE as Trump Stays Silent

Lindell lost to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth in Tuesday’s Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary.

The PLEA DEAL That Could End America's Most Shocking Murder Case

Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.

The CONTROVERSIAL Name About to Appear on a National Landmark

The Kennedy Center board voted on Thursday to close for two years for renovations and to again add President Trump’s name to the facade, Rep. Joyce Beatty said.

Trump Admin Will Let Private Companies Do Something UNPRECEDENTED in Cyberwarfare

The Trump administration is launching a new program that will allow private firms to perform cyberattacks against foreign criminals, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The private firms would operate "under the control and oversight" of the federal government, giving them permission to surveil and disrupt criminal networks, according to a presidential memorandum published on Wednesday. The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security will oversee the private firms, which must meet re

Trump's $100,000-a-Month Truth Social Perk Just Triggered a LAWSUIT

President Trump has an unprecedented array of income streams pouring right into the Oval Office, but a lucrative new scheme may run afoul of the Constitution. In July, Truth Social’s parent company announced that it would sell first-look access to the social platform’s posts, a move designed to entice Wall Street traders to splash out big bucks for exclusive market-moving information. The price? Up to a cool $100,000 a month. In a new lawsuit, the Freedom of the Press Foundation and The Intercep

Tennessee Just Executed a Man for What He Did in 1985

Tennessee executes death row inmate Darrell Hines for 1985 murder of Catherine Jenkins  WZTV Anthony Darrell Hines executed in Nashville by lethal injection  wsmv.com 2 men put to death as US states schedule 3 executions for the same day  WFLA 3 inmates to be executed on same day for first time in 16 years  USA Today Oklahoma and Tennessee each execute one man in two of three US executions scheduled on same day  The Guardian

The Trump Lawsuit Against Harvard That Just COLLAPSED

The government argued the university had not done enough to combat antisemitism during campus protests. A judge called the incidents “isolated and episodic.”

The Conditions on This Navy Ship That Forced Its REPLACEMENT

USS Abraham Lincoln to be replaced amid poor conditions for troops deployed to Middle East  NBC News Sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln this month as conditions on the ship prompt lawmakers’ demand for answers  CNN Hegseth disputes USS Lincoln reports as relief carrier deploys  USA Today Exclusive | U.S. Sending Fresh Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Iran War Strain  WSJ Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry  aljazeera.com

The Elaborate RUSE Officials Used to Get Trump Out of Turkey

A threat, a catering truck and a plan: Why officials deployed an elaborate ruse to get Trump out of Turkey  CNN Which Trump Officials Joined Him on His Secret Flight Out of Turkey?  The New York Times The Flawed Logic of Trump’s Airplane Escape  The Atlantic CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkey  The Washington Post What we know about the Air Force One ruse  The Hill

They Defied a Court ORDER to Put Trump's Name on This MONUMENT

President Donald Trump's name was removed from the Washington, D.C., performing arts center in June as the result of a lawsuit by an Ohio congresswoman.

The Woman Who Filmed an ICE Agent Pointing a GUN at Her

BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.

Inside the 'Censorship-Industrial Complex' Idea Shaping US POLICY

Listen to the session or watch below The “censorship-industrial complex” is an idea that a network of government, tech, and research groups is collaborating to suppress conservative online speech. This was fodder for the right-wing information sphere for years—then it began making its way into US policy. Watch a conversation exploring how it started, where…

The Secret Search to Replace Trump's Press SECRETARY

Inside the search to replace Karoline Leavitt  Politico Why Karoline Leavitt might be impossible for Trump to replace  CNN TV Star Is Shock Frontrunner to Replace Karoline Leavitt  thedailybeast.com Trump administration live updates: White House may not name a new press secretary until after midterms  NBC News White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration  AP News

What Josh Kushner's LEFT-LEANING Politics Mean for Trump

Josh Kushner is a Democrat.

Why Bernie Sanders Is Suddenly STAYING Silent

Several high-profile progressives are blaming the Vermont senator for not endorsing Francesca Hong in Wisconsin. Sanders told POLITICO he has “limited resources.”

The Court Decision That Left Trump's Deportation Power UNCHECKED

The court dismissed a case over the Alien Enemies Act in a messy conclusion to a long-running legal battle that had seemed destined to end up before the Supreme Court.

Why Luigi Mangione Is About to CONFESS Everything

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in New York federal case  NBC News Luigi Mangione, Facing Stalking Charges in Federal Court, Is Expected to Plead Guilty  The New York Times Luigi Mangione could plead guilty in federal case as soon as Friday  CNN Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal  BBC Mangione in Plea Talks to Resolve US Charges in Thompson Case  Bloomberg.com

The NYC Tax That Will Hit EMPTY Apartments Hard

The tax championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani has drawn the ire of President Donald Trump, who said it must be stopped and vowed to explore federal options.

The Controversial Law Trump Is Using That Courts Just REFUSED to Stop

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Kennedy Center Board Decides to Inscribe Trump’s Name on Building  The New York Times Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump's name on building  BBC Trump-led board reportedly votes again to close Kennedy Center for renovations – live  The Guardian Kennedy Center board votes to partially close arts center during renovations and add Trump’s name to the building again  NBC News Kennedy Center Board Votes to Put Trump's Name Back on the Building, Testing Judge's Order  time.com

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Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Antisemitism Case Against Harvard  The New York Times Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students  Reuters Judge tosses Trump administration’s case against Harvard alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students from discrimination  CNN Trump administration’s antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard is dismissed  The Washington Post Federal judge dismisses Trump administration’s antisemitism lawsuit against Har

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Exclusive | U.S. Sending Fresh Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Iran War Strain  WSJ Sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln last month as conditions on the ship prompt lawmakers’ demand for answers  CNN USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment – reports | US military  The Guardian In fiery meeting, military families confront acting Navy secretary over conditions on the USS Lincoln  MS NOW USS Abraham Lincoln: Senate Democrats press Hegseth for

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A surveillance plane flew from El Salvador toward the fishing boats before drones attacked, flight data shows.

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The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories.

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An amber extreme heat warning is in place for parts of England until midnight.

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Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developments  AP News Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan with two drones  Reuters Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?  Al Jazeera Saudis Delay Restart of Jazan Plant to Late August, IIR Says  Bloomberg.com Yemen at Highest Risk of Major Conflict Since 2022 Truce, UN Warns  usnews.com

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The self-styled intergalactic space warrior wears a giant silver bin on his head and a silver cloak.

Five Years Later: How Afghan Women VANISHED From Public Life

Decrees restricting women’s rights to study, work, travel and act independently now threaten to damage Afghanistan permanently, experts say.

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Why Rescuers Are Demanding SILENCE at Colombia Earthquake Site

Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble as window for survival narrows in Colombia  AP News A Bright Spot in Colombia as Rescuers Free Quake Victim  The New York Times Deadly earthquakes expose stark divide between Colombia and Venezuela responses  NBC News A big earthquake reveals two very different Colombias  The Economist Colombia earthquake survivors are reliving a nightmare from 1999: "You feel a sense of powerlessness"  CBS News

The DESPERATE Race to Find Hundreds Still Missing After Colombia's Catastrophe

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The Horrifying Moment a Man's Head Was Sucked Out of a RYANAIR Window

A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

Putin's Island Visit That Just ENRAGED Japan

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The SURREAL Solar Eclipse Photos Everyone's Talking About

It’s been a century since the Iberian Peninsula has been in the full shadow of the moon. Here’s what it looked like in the path of totality.

Why Nigeria's Vultures Are VANISHING—And One Man's Fight to Save Them

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

The Celestial Event That Made MILLIONS Stop and Stare

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Europe Just Went DARK in the Middle of the Day

First Total Eclipse in Europe in Decades Turns Day to Night  The New York Times Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse : The Picture Show  NPR Millions in UK and Europe left wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipse  BBC Solar eclipse highlights: Path of totality crosses parts of Europe, with a partial eclipse in U.S.  NBC News WATCH: Total solar eclipse darkens skies over Spain, Iceland  PBS

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What Millions Witnessed in DAYLIGHT That Won't Happen Again for Decades

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The MASSIVE 'Datacenter' That Could End Animal Testing Forever

There’s a big flaw in the way that drug companies develop and test medicines today: What works in a mouse often doesn’t work in a human. For decades, the industry has relied on animal testing. But in a laboratory south of San Francisco, a startup called Vivodyne is scaling up a different approach. Inside wardrobe-size mini labs, robots grow human tissue and run thousands of AI-designed experiments that could better predict how well a new drug will work—and whether it will be safe. [Image: Vivody

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The Mind-Bending Difference Between Consciousness and AWARENESS

People understand consciousness and awareness interchangeably. But clarifying the distinction determines whether inner work remains conceptual or becomes practical.

Virgin Galactic Wants YOUR Help Naming Its Next Spaceship

Will it be the VSS... Horizon, Explorer, Ascend or Apeiron?

The Hidden Danger in Your FAVORITE Restaurant Dip Right Now

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The Diabetes-Menopause Connection Doctors Are Just NOW Understanding

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The Brain-Destroying Amoeba Death That's Teaching Doctors a BRUTAL Lesson

Boy's unusual symptoms could help identify the next case sooner.

Why Your Favorite Burrito Chain Just BANNED This Popular Topping

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NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.

The Mental Health Condition That Makes Heat Waves DEADLY in Ways You Can't Imagine

People with schizophrenia face a perfect storm of dangers on a hotter planet.

The Heatwave Side Effect That's OVERWHELMING Emergency Rooms

More than 2.4 million visits in each of last three months, as unions warn of inhumane conditions.

The HIV Drug That's MIGHTY — But Its Rollout Is Getting Destroyed

It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But questions are being raised about getting it to the areas that need it most.

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We will never make medicine affordable if how to tie a drug’s price to its value is solely determined by the companies creating the drugs.

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Health insurers denied “at least 1 in 8 standard requests” when prior authorization was required across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Obamacare last year, KFF said.

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Pushed to their limits, patients are turning to social media to plead for help getting their medical care covered.

The QR Code That Cut a $618 Prescription to FIFTEEN DOLLARS

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Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.

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Tyler Menninga, driver of the legendary Grave Digger truck, shares how he got into motorsports and his favorite memory from his career so far.

What NFL Rookies Are Actually DOING With Their First Paychecks

After years of working toward the league, many first-year players have used that money on long-awaited purchases and priorities like a new car, a house or an opportunity to take care of their parents.

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David McLay Kidd is overseeing a refinement, rerouting and re-strategizing of Oahu's Palmer Course for the new North Shore Club and residential community.

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With All In nearing, how would AEW Dynamite continue the build to the show? Who would headline this episode from Las Vegas?

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Jordan Spieth is chasing his first top-10 finish, rookie Jackson Koivun is fighting to extend his season, and Scottie Scheffler is looking for another win as the FedEx Cup Playoffs begin.

The Yankees Star Who Could Walk Away in 2027 FREE Agency

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm qualifies for free agency at the end of this Wold Series. If the Yankees don't extend Chisholm, interest could be strong.

The UFC 330 Matchup Everyone's IGNORING That Could Steal the Show

Everything on UFC 330: the full 11-bout card, start times for all three blocks, how to watch on Paramount+, and why only four ranked fighters are on it.

Why Barcelona Can't Get the ONE Player They Desperately Need

FC Barcelona has had another bid rejected by Manchester City for its World Cup winner and star midfielder Rodri.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw offered a three-word response on his future with the team after a big trade.

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Of the 25 teams in the AFCA preseason poll, 24 are from the so-called Power 4 leagues. The only exception is No. 5 Notre Dame, a longtime independent and premier program.

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FC Barcelona's 'Plan B' option for the striker's position has agreed to join the club after the Catalans reached out to his entourage.

The Message That Could Bring Alex Cora BACK

Philadelphia Phillies executive Dave Dombrowski, praised the former Boston Red Sox skipper after making an offer.

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Former Paralympic swimmer, architect and consultant Ileanna Rodriguez is bringing her unique perspective to LA28, with a mission to make the Paralympic Games accessible.

The Lakers Just Sold for $12.5B — But There's a CATCH

The Lakers just sold for $12.5B — a record. But Mark Walter's capital gains tax bill could wipe out over $1 billion of that windfall.

The CRYPTIC Message This Mets Star Sent After Trump's Embrace

The New York Mets’ former star offered a glimpse into his new interests stemming from an overall passion for fitness.

Why This World Series Champion Just WALKED Away Mid-Season

The Boston Red Sox received an update on a nine-year veteran who played a key role on the team for many years.

What Golf Clubs Are Betting On AI — And What They're GETTING

Golf Genius is using AI to automate administrative work at golf clubs. Operators weigh in on whether saving staff time delivers meaningful ROI.

The PERSONAL Message Behind Why This All-Star Refused the Trade

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss offered a six-word response after a superstar player blocked a blockbuster trade.

The Unlikely BROMANCE That Just Bought a Piece of the Lakers

Bob Iger, the former chief executive of Disney, and Josh Kushner, the venture capitalist, are buying the Los Angeles Lakers. Their wives set them up.

What Baseball Legend Orel Hershiser Discovered AFTER Retiring

Orel Hershiser knows that he is a bona fide Los Angeles icon. But he has no illusions — he wouldn’t have the business opportunities he enjoys today without the platform provided by his broadcasting gig with the team. “You have a resume, but the resume slowly dies,” Hershiser says. “You have to be active. You […]

The $12.5 Billion Deal That Just SHATTERED Every Sports Record

Less than a year after Mark Walter paid $10 billion for the team, he flipped it like a piece of real estate. But if there is a bubble for professional sports team ownership, it hasn’t shown any signs of popping yet.

The Technology That's About to Change Soccer FOREVER

La Liga will revolutionize officiating and fan engagement by implementing Connected Ball technology across all matches from 2026/27.

The Secret Sports Game That Could Become 2K's Next EMPIRE

2K is launching a new AAA game development studio, Small Axe Studios, with an ambitious goal: to build the company's "next blockbuster sports franchise," according to a LinkedIn post. The post doesn't explicitly say what sport this new game will focus on. But an image included in the post features what appears to be a mockup soccer badge, indicating that Small Axe might be making a soccer game that goes head-to-head with EA Sports FC. The Small Axe website also lists senior staffers with experie

What Happens to Jeanie Buss After the Lakers' RECORD-BREAKING $12.5B Sale

Will Jeanie Buss' role be affected by the new sale? It's possible that Buss' role as governor will stay the same.

The $12.5 Billion Lakers Deal That's Rewriting NBA HISTORY

Read this article on Variety’s sister website Sportico. The record-breaking Los Angeles Lakers sale, announced Wednesday to a largely unsuspecting audience, is packed with intrigue.  The seller, Mark Walter, is facing federal investigations across his business empire. The buyer, Joshua Kushner, is Trump family-adjacent, recently tried to invest in FIFA in what became a true international scandal […]

Why Russell Westbrook's Legacy Will FOREVER Be Debated

Russell Westbrook deserves a Hall-of-Fame nod. But he also deserves both praise and criticism for his uneven NBA career.

AEW All In 2026 Just Added a Title Bout That Changes EVERYTHING

Kyle Fletcher will defend the AEW International Championship against Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita in a three-way match at All In.

Tyrese Haliburton Is Back—And the Pacers Just Got DANGEROUS

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton is finally healthy and ready for another season with new free agents signed.

What Geno Auriemma Just Said About the WNBA Transgender Debate

Geno Auriemma said the WNBA should steer attention away from the transgender athlete debate and focus more on basketball.

How to Watch NFL Preseason Without Paying a FORTUNE

Although the first game of the preseason is the NFL Hall of Fame Game, the rest of the teams in the league begin play during Week 1 of preseason on Thursday, Aug. 13. The NFL 2025-27 season is just a few weeks away, while teams are getting ready to compete to win their division, make […]

The Play the Knicks Were SUPPOSED to Run — But Didn't

The New York Knicks won the championship, and a few players revealed some interesting nuggets about the run in different interviews.

Why Jayden Daniels Says There Are 'ISSUES' With LSU

An attorney for Daniels filed a cease and desist letter to LSU saying it cannot use his name, image and likeness.

The NBA MVP Who Just Walked Away From EVERYTHING

Justin Tinsley, ESPN’s Andscape senior culture writer, breaks down why Russell Westbrook is retiring and what legacy he is leaving on the league.

Hunt's 200m Performance That Left Europe STUNNED

Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second gold medal of the European Championships as Dina Asher-Smith claims bronze.

The Hidden Patterns in the NBA Schedule That Could Predict This Season's Winners

The NBA features the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers prominently on national TV

Why Westbrook's 'Unbreakable' NBA Record Is About to FALL

Russell Westbrook announced his retirement Wednesday after 18 NBA seasons. He is first all-time with 209 triple-doubles and fifth with 10,351 career assists.

The Four Teams Getting MAXIMUM National TV Exposure Next Season

That is the maximum number allocated across Disney’s ABC/ESPN, NBCUniversal’s NBC Sports/Peacock, and Amazon’s Prime Video.

What Perez Hilton Did on LIVESTREAM That Sent Him to 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 SHOCKING Conditions Hollywood Unions Want for This Mega-Merger

The Directors Guild of America and IATSE are urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle his antitrust lawsuit with Paramount, arguing that prolonged uncertainty over the Warner Bros. Discovery merger is bad for the industry. The two unions wrote a letter to Bonta and Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison on Wednesday, urging the two […]

The Emmy Showdown That Can Only Happen ONCE

In the Season 5 opener of “Hacks,” Jean Smart’s beleaguered character Deborah Vance is eager to reclaim her legacy — and comes up with the perfect way to do it. She wants to be an EGOT. The idea of the EGOT — someone who wins all of the “Big Four” entertainment awards at some point […]

Your Guide to Every Face in Reacher Season 4's ACTION-Packed Cast

Get ready for more action and more Alan Ritchson in “Reacher” Season 4, which premieres Wednesday, Aug. 12 on Prime Video. Our hunky, ex-military hero (Ritchson) is once again joined by a slew of new cast members as “Reacher” moves on to a fresh adventure based on Lee Child’s books. Per Amazon Prime, the logline […]

What Travis Kelce Just REVEALED About His Wedding Night With Taylor Swift

In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.

Ayra Starr Opens Up About Her SECRET Relationship and Stevie Wonder

The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.

Why Hollywood's Biggest Films Are STILL Failing at Inclusion

After nearly 20 years of tracking representation metrics, the latest report from Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative reveals that Hollywood’s film industry has not made lasting progress towards inclusion. “While we’ve seen pockets of progress for women on screen, the pace of change has been slow. Year after year, many of […]

The Reunion 25 YEARS in the Making — And He Warned Fans He Might FAIL

Most Deep Purple fans had long since given up any hope of seeing the band ever share a stage with founding guitarist Ritchie Blackmore again, due to a well-know, decades-long estrangement. But that’s exactly what took place near the end of the group’s show Wednesday night at Jones Beach in New York, as hatchets were […]

The Health Battle BTS Star V Just Revealed to MILLIONS of Fans

The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.

The Films Making Their WORLD DEBUT at Zurich This Fall

The world premieres of two major German films, Andreas Dresen’s “Love, After All” and Doris Dörrie’s “How Can I Help?,” are among 10 titles to feature in the Gala Premieres section of Zurich Film Festival. The selection also includes Oscar contenders “I Play Rocky” and “Josephine,” and Switzerland’s most anticipated film, “111 – Echoes From […]

The Revolutionary Story Hollywood Is Finally Ready to TELL

A new original series exploring the life of Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh is in development at Collective Studios’ Historyverse. The project is being made in association with Hathiramani Commercial Ventures and co-produced with investor and entrepreneur Manish Hathiramani, who marks his producing debut with the show. The series is designed to move past the […]

What UK Papers Are Calling 'The GREATEST Show on Earth'

The once in a generation solar eclipse across the UK and Europe dominates Thursday's front pages.

How a Director Turned DYING Languages Into Memory

In “Far From the Trees,” (“Lejos de los árboles”) Meritxell Colell asks viewers to listen before they try to understand. Premiering in Locarno’s international competition, the Spain-Italy-Peru production from Allegra Films follows Adela, a 50-year-old Mexican sound artist who travels from the Peruvian jungle to the Andes recording endangered languages. Accompanied by a guide and […]

The SHOCKING Vote That Could Close an American Icon

The Kennedy Center's board is set to meet to discuss future plans after a federal judge blocked a two-year closure for renovations

What Phylicia Rashad Just Revealed About Black Women's POWER in Hollywood

On August 10, the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) held its annual C-Suite Luncheon, bringing together celebrity tastemakers and influential culture-shifters.

Why Japan Just Became the Focus Country at Asia's Biggest Film MARKET

The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) has selected Japan as the 2026 Focus Country for its Producer Hub, a co-production networking platform tied to the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF(. Japan will send 10 producers to Busan in October for project pitching, speed meetings and case-study sessions. Now in its third year, Producer Hub […]

Why Kristen Stewart's New Stoner Comedy Is a GOOD Time

Debut writer-director Dylan Meyer practically achieves liftoff with her absurdist stoner comedy “The Wrong Girls,” starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat. If Method Man and Red Man once posited “How High” with their 2001 comedy, Meyer counters with a pair of pals who achieve psychic powers through experimental psychedelics. And while Dave Chappelle was “Half […]

The 36 Nordic Projects Set to WOO 300 Industry Insiders

New Nordic Films, the industry confab and side-kick to the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund, Norway, has revealed today the full list of anticipated Nordic features selected for its 32nd edition running Aug. 25-28. One of New Nordic Films’ hottest showcases, the Nordic Co-Production Market (NCPM) will platform 21 titles in development, picked among […]

The BTS Star Who Just Revealed a SHOCKING Health Crisis Mid-Tour

BTS member V told fans in a Wednesday livestream that he is being treated for hearing loss affecting his right ear, which he said now functions at roughly a third of the level in his left. He said he initially did not take the issue seriously, calling it “a matter of mental strength,” but is […]

Why TWICE's Chaeyoung Just Walked Away From Her EMPIRE

Chaeyoung's announcement makes her the TWICE second member to exit the agency this month, following bandmate Jeongyeon.

'She's All That' Star Selling L.A. Home for $1.5 MILLION

“She’s All That” star Tamara Mello and her husband, Emmy Award-winning TV editor Paolo Cascardo, are selling their thoughtfully restored L.A. home as they prepare to relocate to Florida.

The 'Stranger Things' Star Making a Surprising Career MOVE

From the Upside Down of Hawkins to the boards of London. Noah Schnapp, best known as Will Byers in “Stranger Things,” is set to make his world stage debut in the British capital. The actor, who became a household name thanks to the Netflix phenomenon, is adding theater to his resume as the star of […]

JYP Terminates Xdinary Heroes Leader Gunil After Fan Conduct Allegations

Gunil's exit adds to a turbulent year for K-Pop lineup stability, marked by numerous departures across various groups and reasons.

The Beloved Book Series Finally Getting the Animation Treatment FANS Demanded

Tencent Video pulled back the curtain on its “Warrior Cats” animated series, showing fans early animation and character artwork for the first time at a fan meeting held in Shenzhen. Series director Rodrigo Blaas appeared alongside Zhou Wang, head of Randong Studio Group and vice president of content production at Tencent Video, offering fans a […]

The Devastating Diagnosis That Just Halted a Major Shakespeare PRODUCTION

The Royal Shakespeare Company has postponed its production of “Othello,” with Sharon D. Clarke set to play the title role, so the actor can undergo treatment for cancer. The show had been scheduled to run Feb. 13 through April 3, 2027, at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Touko’s staging reimagines the Shakespeare tragedy with a […]

The Moment Robert Smith BROKE DOWN On Stage

For the first five minutes of the Cure’s headlining set at Øyafestivalen in Oslo, Norway, Robert Smith stared out at the packed crowd and smiled. As the band played the long, atmospheric introduction to “Alone” — the opening track of their great 2024 album “Songs of a Lost World” — Smith stood there positively beaming, […]

Ariana Grande Is Blocking Herself From Making HISTORY

As Ariana Grande's "Hate That I Made You Love Me" returns to No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, "Petal" stops short of becoming a new leader for the singer.

The Cameo Confession That Got This Actor in SERIOUS Trouble

“Heated Rivalry” actor Dylan Walsh has found himself on thin ice after revealing details about upcoming episodes in a video clip that has gone viral. Walsh, who plays David Hollander on the hit hockey romance, recently paused his account on the celebrity video app Cameo after he got “in trouble” – in his words – […]

The A-List Stars Letterman Is Bringing Back for His RETURN

David Letterman’s next guests who need no introduction are Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel and Alex Honnold. The late-night legend will sit down with the aforementioned subjects for longform interviews as part of his Netflix talk series, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman,” which returns for Season 7 later this year. […]

The Film That's Redefining What Cinema Can LOOK Like

Language and sounds trigger idyllic childhood recollections in Meritxell Colell Aparicio’s deeply personal, contemplative drama “Far From the Trees,” a handsome reverie blending 4K, Super16mm and archival footage to capture the different textures of memory. Following a Mexican sound artist and her assistant-guide in the Peruvian Amazon as they record nature and indigenous languages, the […]

The Podcast Awards Show That's About to Shake Up NEW York

Move over, Oscars: There’s a brand new awards show for bicoastal elitists. “How Long Gone,” the cult-famous culture podcast hosted by Chris Black and Jason Stewart, has announced the inaugural edition of “The Goneies,” an intimate awards show taking place on Sept. 15 at Racket NYC in Manhattan. A limited number of tickets will go […]

The Filmmakers Selected for San Sebastián's Most Prestigious FORUM

Some of Latin America’s greatest arthouse directors –Celina Murga, Mariana Rondón, Santiago Loza, Matias Mariani and Christopher Murray– feature among 15 projects set to be unveiled at San Sebastián’s 2026 Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, the Spanish festival’s biggest industry centerpiece. The selection also frames hot emerging director such as Ernesto Martínez (The Devil Smokes”) and […]

The Horror Icon Who's RETURNING After All These Years

FX is finally lifting the curtain on “American Horror Story: 13,” courtesy of a new teaser trailer that confirms the returns of Jessica Lange as Constance Langdon (“AHS: Murder House”); Evan Peters as Kai Anderson (“AHS: Cult”); Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett and Emma Roberts as Cordelia Goode, Marie Laveau and Madison Montgomery (“AHS: Coven”); plus […]

U2 Just Did Something They've NEVER Done Before

U2's "Street of Dreams," the first taste of the band's upcoming album, reaches the top 10 on Billboard's Adult Alternative Airplay chart, helping the group make history.

Netflix's Spunky Reimagining of the Australian Period DRAMA

Based on the feminist writer Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel of the same name — and having been previously adapted in Gillian Armstrong’s acclaimed 1979 film starring Judy Davis and Sam Neill — Netflix’s “My Brilliant Career” has a lot to live up to. The Australian period drama, adapted into a series by Liz Doran, is […]

The Film Festival REVIVAL That's Bringing Back a CULT Classic

Two years ago, Edinburgh Intl. Film Festival was talking rebuild. Now it can start talking momentum. The world’s longest continually running film festival opens its 79th edition Thursday with 38 new feature presentations, 21 world premieres, a pumping 30th-anniversary celebration of “Trainspotting,” Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh and Ken Burns in town, a beefed-up industry program […]

Disney Jr. Unveils New Hybrid Series Mixing REAL Kids With Animation

“Megan and Cupcake Ready for Preschool,” a hybrid live action and animated extension of Disney Jr.’s popular “Ready for Preschool” shorts is set to debut on Disney Jr. and stream on Disney+ later this Fall. “Sesame Street” puppeteer, ventriloquist and children’s book author Megan Baptist stars alongside her new sidekick, Cupcake, partnering up to serve […]

Tom Hardy Returns to Fix a Gang War in MobLand Season 2

“MobLand” returns on Sept. 18, and the Paramount+ show starring Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren has released another trailer. Season 2 of the crime drama sees the North London crime family the Harrigans threatened by a civil war. Harry Da Souza (Hardy), the crew’s loyal fixer, seems like the only person who can […]

Turkey Enters Oscar Race With 'Like a Limbless Tree'

“Like a Limbless Tree,” an intimate social drama directed by Tunç Davut, has been selected as Turkey’s entry for the Academy Award for best international feature film. Davut, whose previous works include the 2015 drama “Entanglement and TV series “Serçe” and “Kinali Kuzular,” delves into the fragility of human existence against a backdrop of the […]

Where to Stream Every Anthony Bourdain Show and Documentary

Nearly 10 years after his death in 2018, Anthony Bourdain is just as popular as ever. And now, with a new film biopic “Tony,” which is about the early life of the celebrity chef and traveler, there are more people who are just discovering Bourdain’s travel and food TV shows, “No Reservations” and “Parts Unknown,” […]

How Sarajevo Industry Is Building the FUTURE of Film Talent

The organizers of the Sarajevo Film Festival and its parallel industry arm, CineLink Industry Days, pride themselves on being the launching pad for filmmakers from Southeast Europe, a region rich in talent but often lacking the institutional frameworks to support it.  In some ways, those challenges are only growing, as the Balkan industry confronts many […]

Why China Is Giving 'The Odyssey' Nearly EVERY Imax Screen

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” will open on more than 20,000 screens across mainland China, including some 90% of the territory’s Imax footprint of nearly 800 sites, distributor data shows. Presale box office of the Universal title reached RMB39.5 million ($5.9 million) as of August 12 (Beijing time), with combined preview and presale grosses hitting RMB91 […]

'Amores Perros' Exec and 'Counterattack' Director Launch Durango Films

Action sells. And it’s what has driven leading Mexican producer Francisco González Compean (“Amores Perros,” “Instructions Not Included”) and director Chava Cartas to launch action drama outfit Durango Films after the overwhelming success of their high-octane thriller “Counterattack” (“Contraataque”). Right behind them is Netflix, which aims to expand the “Counterattack” universe. Directed by Cartas and […]

MNEK Signs With 1916 Enterprises, UnitedMasters Ups Four EXECS

1916 Enterprises has signed Grammy-nominated artist-songwriter-producer MNEK for management, the company has announced. The partnership comes in advance of MNEK forthcoming album “Bulldozer!!,” due September 18, and a headline U.K. and European tour this fall. He also recently inked a new publishing deal with Sony Music. Over the past decade MNEK (born Uzoechi Emenike) has […]

How Southeast Europe's Leading Film Festival Continues to 'Forge Its Own WAY'

The Sarajevo Film Festival returns to the Bosnian capital from Aug. 14 – 21 with festival director Jovan Marjanović promising “some looking back and some looking forward” ahead of the 32nd edition. “It’s been a joy and a big responsibility putting it together,” Marjanović tells Variety. “It was a great year for international cinema…. It’s a […]

Spider-Man Just Joined a Club With Only SIX Other Movies in HISTORY

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has surpassed $700 million in domestic ticket sales, becoming the fastest film to notch the box office benchmark. So far, Sony and Marvel’s comic book adventure, starring Tom Holland as web-slinging hero, has generated $704.5 million in North America and $1.8 billion worldwide after just two weekends of release. Notably, only […]

The Netflix Movie That Just Achieved a PERFECT Review Score

Netflix has a new original movie out with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes critic review score and an absolutely stellar cast.

Why Queen and Linkin Park Are DOMINATING the Charts Again — Decades Later

Two Queen hits — "Another One Bites the Dust" and “Under Pressure” with David Bowie — return to Billboard's Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart together.

The Wolverine Game That Could DETHRONE Spider-Man as Gaming's Best Superhero Story

This summer has been all about Spider-Man, but Wolverine is ready to claw his way back into people’s hearts — literally. “Marvel’s Wolverine,” the action video game from “Spider-Man” developer Insomniac out Sept. 15, is one of the most anticipated superhero games in recent years, if not one of the biggest releases since it was […]

How New Jersey Went From PUNCHLINE to Hollywood's Most Wanted Location

When Peter Farrelly was deciding where to shoot “I Play Rocky,” the story of the making of the 1976 Sylvester Stallone classic, he knew that he couldn’t afford to film it in Philadelphia, where the original movie unfolded. Pennsylvania doesn’t offer much in the way of production incentives, and Farrelly was counting on generous tax […]

Mattel's NEW Gaming Strategy Could Turn Hot Wheels Into the Next FORTNITE

Mattel is revamping its video game business with the launch of Mattel Game Studios, a division of the toy brand that will develop, publish and operate original interactive experiences inspired by Mattel IP. The debut of the new game developer, housed under the larger Mattel Digital Studios led by Marcus Liassides, is part of Mattel’s […]

'Off Campus' Adds New Star for Season 2 Return

“Off Campus” has found its Summer Di Laurentis. Amazon Prime Video’s college soap has cast Shay Rudolph in the guest role for Season 2. The season will focus on the romance between Allie Hayes (Mika Abdalla) and Summer’s brother, Dean Di Laurentis (Stephen Kalyn). Rudolph’s casting was announced in an Instagram post. Based on the […]

HBO Max Scraps Milo Ventimiglia Pilot Before It Even AIRED