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The Tragedy That Just Shocked HOLLYWOOD and Left Fans Heartbroken

Hayden Panettiere attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix’s film “Blonde” at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 13, 2022, in Hollywood, CA. Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Hayden Panettiere, star of “Heroes” and “Nashville,” died at age 36 on August 16. A 911 call referenced a possible overdose, but Panettiere’s official cause of death has not yet been determined. Authorities found no signs of foul play or trauma, and the investigation into her death is ongoing. Actor Hayden Panettiere,

Healthline·Entertainment·25d ago

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BBC News·Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds 'no signs of trauma'
The New York Times·Hayden Panettiere Was in Cardiac Arrest When Authorities Responded to 911 Call
Variety·‘Spy Kids’ Actor Alexa PenaVega Shares Heartbreak After Deaths of Fellow Child Stars Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase: ‘Hug Your People Close Today’
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Reddit's New AI Feature Is Turning Your POSTS Into Something Unexpected

Reddit is trying out a new way for people to take in content on Reddit: by turning text posts into audio / video content. As part of an experiment, some posts are being adapted into videos that use AI voices to read the text of the main post and some comments. The video highlights the text as it's read by the AI voice, and under the video, a note says that it's a "Real conversation voiced by AI." An old post in r/boardgames from eight years ago with 101 responses to a request for good road trip

The Verge·Tech·25d ago
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The Free Tool That Will SUPERCHARGE Your Typing Speed Today

One of the simplest ways to boost your productivity has nothing to do with using a new app, overhauling your to-do lists, or mastering some novel note-taking system. Instead, you just have to type faster—not only on your phone but on a computer, too. By remembering where the keys fall under your fingers and boosting your words-per-minute rate, everything from writing emails to chatting with your preferred AI assistant will get done quicker. If you’re ready to ditch your old hunt-and-peck habits

Fast Company·Tech·25d ago
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The SECRET Feature Apple Just Added to AirPods Changes Everything

The AirPods in the video look like a chunkier version of Apple’s AirPods Pro 3. | Image: Apple / MacRumors We may have our first glimpse of Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods, thanks to a video that MacRumors found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 Release Candidate. The short video clip features a man - who is wearing the new AirPods - holding up a book with the cover displayed, so that Visual Intelligence can see the book title. A Siri voice-over plays over the clip, saying "with Visual Intellig

The Verge·Tech·25d ago

The Phone You Can Actually REPAIR Yourself Is Finally Coming to America

The Fairphone 6 Plus is the first Fairphone to officially launch in the US. | Photo: Dominic Preston / The Verge The Fairphone 6 Plus is a minor hardware refresh, but a major launch for the company: It's the first phone that Fairphone is selling directly in the US. It's on sale now for $649.99, available through Fairphone's website and Amazon, and is sold unlocked with support for both T-Mobile and AT&T. In Europe it costs €649, a €50 increase on last year's phone. Fairphones from the 4 onwar

The Verge·Tech·25d ago

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WIRED·Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the US

The Mystery of How People Are REALLY Using AI

AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI regularly publish reports on how people are using products like Claude and ChatGPT, but they only release the data they want us to see, AI researchers say.  “There is no independent source to corroborate it,” says Anka Reuel, a Computer Science PhD candidate at the Stanford Trustworthy AI Research…

MIT Technology Review·Tech·25d ago

Google's AI Just FORGOT My Pets — And It's More Disturbing Than You Think

One of the best things my smart home does is help me care for my pets, and security cameras are particularly useful for keeping track of my many critters. But the barrage of notifications they send often means I miss important ones. So, when Google announced its new Pet Memory feature for Gemini for Home, I thought this could be the perfect solution. Pet Memory promises to teach your Google Home smart home who your pets are, allowing connected Nest cameras to go beyond simply telling you they sa

The Verge·Tech·25d ago

How AI Coding Tools Are UNLOCKING a Hidden Software Revolution

I’ve been programming for about 40 years. Lately, I’ve started creating new programs between meetings. The difference is that I can now hand much of the mechanical work to an AI coding tool, then spend my time fixing the interesting parts. They may not be the best programs. Some are a bit strange. But they are programs I didn’t have time to write before, and now I do. The immediate effect is more output. The larger outcome is that many small jobs are crossing the line from not worth doing to bei

Fast Company·Tech·25d ago

How People ACTUALLY Use AI Versus What Tech Companies Think

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. We still don’t know how people are really using AI AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI regularly publish reports on how people are using their products. But they only release the…

MIT Technology Review·Tech·25d ago

The Trial That Could DESTROY Meta Starts Today — Here's What's at STAKE

Today, opening statements will be heard in an Oakland, California, courtroom in a landmark trial that could determine whether Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook and Instagram, designed its social media platforms to addict younger users, despite the company being aware of the danger its social media platforms presented to mental health. If found guilty, Meta could be on the hook for more than a trillion dollars in financial penalties and also be forced to change how fundamental parts of Facebook a

Fast Company·Tech·25d ago

Firefox's AI Feature That Could Change How You BROWSE Forever

Starting today, AI chats in Firefox's Smart Window AI browsing mode can pull from current web info and show source links in chat responses through a partnership with Exa. Smart Window can also now automatically suggest tab groups and show visual previews of pages you previously visited when you search your browsing history using natural language. I saw a live demo that showed how the Smart Window AI could sort through selected links in your browsing history to pull up "running shoes I looked at

The Verge·Tech·25d ago

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Polaroid's New Pokémon Collection That Captures Memories, Not PIKACHUS

Polaroid announced a new collection of cameras, instant film, and accessories all featuring limited-edition designs to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. The new collection goes a little harder than Fujifilm's Pokémon collaboration from five years ago with the introduction of Polaroid film printed with various characters around the frames, including Pikachu and Snorlax. The entire collection will be available for preorder starting on August 25th in the US, Canada, and the UK through

The Verge·Tech·25d ago
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What Meta Just Got CAUGHT Advertising

One advertisement featured a pornographic video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician. Apple removed the app from the App Store after an inquiry from WIRED.

WIRED·Tech·25d ago
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Tesla's RISKY Bet That Could Redefine Transportation Forever

Tesla Cybercabs are lined up on a lot at Tesla Giga Texas in Austin, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. | Image: Jay Janner/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images The Tesla Cybercab, that golden two-seater central to Elon Musk's robo-supremacist ambitions, is finally nearing it's public launch. Whether or not the no-steering wheel and no-pedal vehicle is actually ready for public roads, let alone customers, remains very much in doubt. According to The Information, Tesla is planning a public la

The Verge·Tech·25d ago

PlayStation's New Wireless Speakers Are Coming — Here's WHEN

Sony's Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers are launching on November 12th and will cost $219.99, the company announced on Tuesday. Announced nearly a year ago, the speakers are compatible with a PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC, and Mac, and they include "studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers" that offer "lifelike sound across the entire audible spectrum," Sony says. They also include a built-in mic for voice chat, Sony's PlayStation Link low-latency tech, and charging docks for topping up the b

The Verge·Tech·25d ago

The BILLION-DOLLAR Lawsuit That Could End AI Music as We Know It

The independent music publisher Round Hill Music sued Suno and Anthropic, accusing the two AI companies in a federal court in California of infringing its copyright by illegally scraping hundreds of its songs to train their models without permission. Round Hill, which owns the rights to songs such as Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the […]

Variety·Tech·24d ago

Samsung's Premium Earbuds Just Got a MASSIVE Price Cut Today

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro in black. If you’re looking for a feature-packed pair of earbuds that won’t break your wallet, Best Buy has the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro on sale for $139.99. That’s $40 lower than the current Amazon price, and a big discount from their original retail price of $249.99. These well-equipped earbuds feature excellent sound quality, crisp transparency mode, and a clear microphone for taking calls on the go. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are Samsung’s best-s

The Verge·Tech·24d ago
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OpenAI's AI Just Did Something So DANGEROUS They Had to Rewrite the Rules

OpenAI is announcing security updates following the July news that its AI broke out of a sandboxed environment and accidentally hacked Hugging Face, including improvements to its research environments, monitoring, and alignment techniques. The company had already put the brakes on a new model, Astra, that it thinks could have "critical" cybersecurity capabilities, and the company says it instituted a two-week pause in reinforcement learning (RL) training on its "latest models intended for deploy

The Verge·Tech·24d ago

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WIRED·OpenAI Overhauls Safety Protocols After Its AI Agents Went Rogue

Why the SMARTEST AI Strategies Aren't What You Think

Over the past two years, I’ve had hundreds of conversations about AI with regulators, financial institutions, engineers, executives, and skeptics. What keeps coming up is how much confusion there is about AI. Everyone talks about AI as though it’s a single technology moving in a single direction, but the reality is much more nuanced. AI is the convergence of two fundamentally different systems: one designed to predict and one designed to reason. Companies that understand that distinction and lea

Fast Company·Tech·24d ago

This Premium Gaming Headset Just Dropped to an UNBELIEVABLE Price

The Nova 3P in eye-catching cyan. | Image: SteelSeries While many gaming headsets come with extra features, the tradeoff is that they’re often uncomfortable and heavy. A lightweight, affordable alternative that can connect to a bunch of platforms is available at Woot. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P in cyan is on sale for $59.99, a 45 percent discount from their usual $109.99 price. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Where to Buy: $109.99 $59.99 at Woot This headset, like most of SteelSeries’ mode

The Verge·Tech·24d ago
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What Meta KNEW About Your Kids and Chose to Hide

Meta 'hid the truth' over child safety, court hears, as social media trial begins  BBC Meta spars with states in opening arguments of child safety trial  Axios States allege Meta hooked kids on social media, misled public on risks in high-profile trial  The Hill Meta to Stand Trial Over Claims It Addicted Children to Social Media  The New York Times 'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court  NPR

Google News·Tech·24d ago

What Wattpad REALLY Did to Your Favorite Fan Fiction

For some, One Direction is merely a British boy band that sang “What Makes You Beautiful” and introduced the world to Harry Styles. But for fanfic lovers in the mid-2010s, the band and its members were also their lovers, adoptive parents, and sometimes even their kidnappers. These fantasies often unfolded on Wattpad, an online platform where writers can publish their work directly for readers looking for niche original stories that for decades has captivated a cult-like following for users looki

Fast Company·Tech·24d ago

Pennsylvania Just BLOCKED What Tech Giants Desperately Need

Pennsylvania will sharply limit data center development, expand review process  The Washington Post Pennsylvania Becomes Latest State to Restrict Data-Center Construction  WSJ Shapiro issues executive order putting guardrails on data centers  CBS News Pennsylvania governor signs order imposing new rules to set up AI data centers in state  reuters.com PA governor signs executive order on AI data centers: 'nation’s strictest guardrails'  KATU

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How Airbnb Just REVOLUTIONIZED the Way Companies Hire

“Don’t mess up the culture as we scale!” That’s the family-friendly version of what one of the founders of Airbnb told the employee experience specialist Mark Levy when he arrived at the company in 2013 and was cotasked with modernizing the human resources function. I have always admired Levy’s work from afar and, recently, I was fortunate to interview him for a deep dive into how his work at Airbnb helped transform the company between 2013 and 2018. During our conversation, Levy explained that

Fast Company·Business·25d ago
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What to Do When Your Biggest Client Becomes Your BIGGEST Threat

Every year, I look at how much money I earn from each client. Some years, my earnings are very skewed toward one client (or two). If something had happened to that working relationship, my year could have looked much different. Before I became a solopreneur, I worked in banking and then at a tech company. We had a phrase for reliance on a few clients: concentration risk. Companies that have this type of risk have a whole system for tracking it, and often try to find ways to reduce the risk, usua

Fast Company·Business·25d ago

Why Australia Can Offer CHEAP Electricity and America Can't

Electricity prices keep rising in the U.S. Last year, home electric bills surged at more than twice the rate of inflation. By 2030, by one estimate, residential electricity prices in some areas could be as much as 40% higher than they were in 2025. At least one in three American households struggle to pay energy bills. But the opposite is happening in Australia. Over the past 12 months, wholesale electricity prices dropped nearly in half. And millions of consumers can now sign up for three hours

Fast Company·Business·25d ago

The Psychological WEAPON Smart Founders Use Against Investors

In June 2026, a social crypto startup called Fomo raised $75 million in a round led by Index Ventures. The company’s name is apt: It builds virality (and FOMO) by allowing users to follow and copy top traders’ moves on the platform. The FOMO doesn’t stop there. The press release announcing the deal is a master class in FOMO generation. It mentions the “strong participation” of the blue-chip venture capitalist firms Union Square Ventures and Benchmark. It discloses staggering user, trading, and e

Fast Company·Business·25d ago

How Elon Musk Made Flying WORSE So One Company Could Get Rich

On August 6th, the Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center lost radar and communications for around two hours. The outage disrupted more than 1,100 flights across the center's 330,000 square mile, nine-state airspace sector. Two days earlier, on August 4th, President Donald Trump departed the White House inside his Marine One military helicopter. As Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) protocol requires, the pilots tried to contact Reagan National Airport to tell them to halt commercial t

The Verge·Business·25d ago

The Retailers Closing the Most Stores in 2026 Will SURPRISE You

Coresight Research has released its latest report on retail store openings and closings in the United States. The midyear data from the market research firm covers activity through July 3, 2026, and suggests there will be fewer store openings and closures this year than in 2025—though closures are still numbering in the thousands and retailers are being more selective with their expansion efforts. Coresight estimates that U.S. retail is on pace for as many as 8,228 store closures this year (the

Fast Company·Business·25d ago

Why 'Tokenmaxxing' Is OUT and 'Valuemaxxing' Is IN

It may be game over for gamified token consumption. Tesla spent six months ranking its engineers on internal AI leaderboards by token usage, then thought better of it and capped employee AI spending at $200 per week. This should sound familiar. Uber, Meta, Amazon, Walmart, all reversed course in the same direction. How did we get from all-you-can-prompt to token-pinching? Think about it this way. You land at an airport, call an Uber, and feel glad you never had to park a car. Sure, it costs more

Fast Company·Business·25d ago

Why Executives Don't Need More WILLPOWER

The most disciplined executives I’ve trained have something in common: they stopped relying on discipline. They know that willpower is the least reliable resource in their arsenal—the same reason they don’t run their P&L on individual heroics, or their pipeline on hoping sales reps stay motivated. Yet, ask a CEO how they plan to hit their fitness goals this year, and most will still say some version of, “I just need to be more consistent.” That answer wouldn’t survive a board meeting, and it sho

Fast Company·Business·25d ago

Why Home Depot's Good News Comes With a CATCH

Home Depot’s sales improved during its second quarter as customers focused on smaller projects during the summer months with the U.S. housing sector still mired in a slump. Revenue increased to $47.86 billion from $45.28 billion, edging out the $47.24 billion that Wall Street had expected, according to a survey by FactSet. Globally, sales at stores open at least a year, a key indicator of a retailer’s health, climbed 1.7%. In the U.S., comparable store sales rose 1.3%. “We saw broad based demand

Fast Company·Business·25d ago

State Farm Is Sending Out $5 BILLION — Are You Getting a Check?

When you hear a company is paying dividends, it usually refers to a publicly traded firm, like Apple or Nvidia, issuing quarterly payments to its shareholders. But the latest dividend making the news is different: the insurance giant State Farm Mutual, a private company, has announced it will begin issuing a one-time dividend of $5 billion to its customers. Here’s what you need to know about the State Farm dividend, and if you can expect a check. What is the State Farm dividend? The State Farm

Fast Company·Business·25d ago

The Housing Market Advantage That's About to VANISH

When it comes to buying a house, cash is king—but that might be starting to change. In a new report, Realtor.com found that cash sales are finally on the decline after the pandemic-era boom created a flurry of buyers paying for homes outright rather than with financing.  In the first quarter of 2026, cash sales made up 31.4% of home purchases, down a percentage point from the year prior. While home sales slowed broadly from 2025 to 2026, cash sales showed an even more pronounced slowdown. Home s

Fast Company·Business·25d ago

The Retirement Risk Most Americans Are COMPLETELY Ignoring

Inflation can be scary for retirees. True, Social Security provides inflation increases in line with the consumer price index, or CPI. But any portfolio income, save allocations to inflation-protected bonds, isn’t inherently inflation-protected. And if inflation occurs early in your retirement, those higher prices will do more damage throughout retirement, potentially jeopardizing your portfolio’s ability to last. To gauge your inflation risk and how strenuously you need to defend against it, as

Fast Company·Business·25d ago

The Reason Good Design DIES Inside Most Companies

Most companies believe they understand their customers. They run research, track behavior, and gather feedback at scale. Yet products still reach the market feeling disconnected from the way people actually live. The original insight was there. It just became a little less clear each time it passed from one team to the next. This happens because research is gathered in one place, interpreted in another, handed off to a team working under different constraints, and revised again before anything r

Fast Company·Business·25d ago

Why Movie Theaters Are DESPERATE for This Hollywood Merger to Happen

Cinemark has endorsed the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, meaning all three of the country’s major movie theater chains are backing the $111 billion deal. “The enduring success of our industry requires a healthy theatrical ecosystem supported by financially sound studios and exhibitors that can effectively create, distribute and exhibit high-quality films to consumers […]

Variety·Business·24d ago

Google's Secret Role in Spirit Airlines' COLLAPSE Revealed

Spirit Airlines’s abrupt shutdown in May was unprecedented for the airline industry. Bankruptcy may be nothing new, but Spirit completely dissolving, rather than being absorbed by another airline, marked the first major U.S. airline to entirely halt operations in 25 years. Travelers mourned the only reliably cheap option in an increasingly costly airline industry. Influencers rallied in an attempt to buy Spirit and turn it into an airline “for the people.” But Spirit ultimately couldn’t be saved

Fast Company·Business·24d ago

Why Most Creator Marketing Campaigns Are DOOMED From the Start

Every few months or so, creator marketing—brands partnering with creators to build credibility, reach new audiences, and drive action—goes through a familiar reset. A new tactic emerges, brands rush to adopt it, early results underwhelm, and the industry quickly concludes the tactic itself is the problem. But it’s rarely about the tactic. It’s whether brands understand when, why, and how it works. Take brands trying to keep up with memes in real time. Success depends on more than reacting quickl

Fast Company·Business·24d ago
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The Chinese Robotics IPO That's About to Break RECORDS

It’s been a summer of big-time IPOs, with SpaceX, Jersey Mike’s, and others going public. But this week, all eyes are on Unitree Robotics, which is expected to hit public markets on Wednesday. Unitree makes robotics, and is the world’s largest humanoid robot maker — it’s perhaps most well-known for its dancing robots, and those that have evidently learned kung-fu moves. It also makes four-legged robots, and its robots were even present at the 2022 Winter Olympics, and the 2023 Super Bowl, accord

Fast Company·Business·24d ago

The Career Trap That's Getting WORSE for Working Mothers

In 1988 New York Times journalist Jennifer A. Kingston introduced “mommy track” to the lexicon: Kingston described a then-new phenomenon where prestigious law firms started offering flexible hours and maternity leave to women.  However, Kingston pointed out there was a catch: women who took these perks were put on the “mommy track” with no potential for promotion.  “Women who choose to put in fewer hours and spend more time with their families say they are considered less than serious by male co

Fast Company·Business·24d ago

Walmart Just Made Peacock Free — Right After the Price SKYROCKETED

Walmart is offering up some new deals, discounts and special offers right now, including a way to get a Peacock streaming subscription for free. While Walmart is touting its back to school deals right now, the retailer is also offering access to its Walmart+ membership program for just $1 for your first month. Regularly $12.95/month, […]

Variety·Business·24d ago

Taco Bell Is Bringing Back 4 Menu Items Fans BEGGED For

Some of the most iconic Taco Bell items have been lost to time, but thanks to one of the fast food chain’s special menus, customers can get a taste of decades past, particularly 2016. Taco Bell’s Decades #TBT Menu, named after the popular hashtag that stands for Throwback Thursday, first launched in 2024 and brings back discontinued items from across the brand’s history. Last year, the TBT menu focused on resurfacing menu items from the early aughts. But this year, the Decades menu tapped into a

Fast Company·Business·24d ago

Borrowing Costs Just Hit a Level Not Seen Since the CRASH

Bond Sell-Off Sends Borrowing Costs to Highest Level Since 2007  The New York Times Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts third straight losing day: Live updates  CNBC Bond markets are getting hammered. Here’s what’s driving the sell-off  CNN Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as chip stocks sell off, bond yields rattle markets  Yahoo Finance A flashing red light from the bond markets  vox.com

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Politics

What Trump Just Ordered for Your Kids' Vaccines—Despite EVERY Doctor's Warning

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

Healthline·Politics·25d ago

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Every Single Part of Trump's South Korea Story Is WRONG

Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong  CNN Trump’s slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns  apnews.com ‘Not the way it works’: Korea’s miscalculation on trade may cost them on security  Politico Trump alarms South Korea with call to scale back military drills and deference to Kim Jong Un  NBC News Trump Will Make South Korea Pay for His Iran Humiliation  theatlantic.com

Google News·Politics·25d ago

Why Trump Just Threatened to BOMB a Long-Time U.S. Ally

Live updates: Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman as Iran agreement expires  cnn.com As Iran Truce Expires and Options Shrivel, Trump Lashes Out  The New York Times CNBC Daily Open: Markets caught between Mideast worries and AI optimism  CNBC Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal  BBC Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal, and other Middle East news  AP News

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Why Trump's Iran Deal Just Became His BIGGEST Liability

60 days after signing Iran deal, Trump stuck in quagmire as war drags on  The Washington Post The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here’s where things stand  AP News CNBC Daily Open: U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire  CNBC US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart  Al Jazeera U.S. and Iran Blow Through Deadline to Agree to a Broad Deal to End War  The New York Times

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The ICE Shooting Death That Authorities Won't EXPLAIN

Family Presses for Information About Fatal ICE Shooting in Maine  The New York Times Man apparently targeted by ICE in Biddeford had no final removal order, was shooting victim’s roommate, Maine representative says  The Boston Globe Congressional ‘shadow hearing’ on ICE killing shows agency is keeping the public in the dark  The Portland Press Herald Man killed by ICE in Maine was target’s roommate; agents had no removal order, lawmaker says  MassLive Democrats hold 'shadow hearing' on deadly IC

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Why Democrats Are Racing to Stop Trump's BOMBING Threat

Dems plan Oman war powers push after Trump threatens bombing  Axios Live updates: Trump threatens to bomb Oman, fresh strike reported on vessel  CNN Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal  France 24 Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on a Strait of Hormuz deal, and other Middle East news  AP News CNBC Daily Open: Markets caught between Mideast worries and AI optimism  CNBC

Google News·Politics·25d ago

How Trump LOST His Retail Appeal

A billboard outside the Trump Superstore west of Knoxville, Tennessee, reads “Going Out of Business” and promotes 50% off everything storewide. Inside, President Donald Trump’s shrinking fan base can now snag Trump- and America-themed hats, shirts, and other memorabilia at half-price before the owner closes up shop. While the broader economy can’t shake inflation, deflation is hitting the world of Trump merch. [Image: Google] The Trump Superstore’s closing will be at least the third independe

Fast Company·Politics·25d ago
Breaking

ABC Just Took the FCC to COURT Over Free Speech

Disney’s ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, raising the pitch of the company’s efforts to countermand unusual pressure from the federal government to force the company’s stations to submit licenses for early renewal proceedings. ABC has found itself at cross purposes with the FCC at several moments in […]

Variety·Politics·25d ago

The Socialist Insurgency Coming to Florida's Democratic PRIMARIES

Socialist insurgency comes to Florida Democratic primaries Aug. 18  USA Today Socialist insurgency storms Trump’s backyard, with pro-Israel Democrats in crosshairs  Fox News Top Democrats tussle in Florida primary but progressive liberalism not on menu  The Guardian Democratic Socialists Look for Upsets in Hostile Territory: Florida  The New York Times Moskowitz, Wasserman Schultz duel progressives in redistricted South Florida  The Hill

Google News·Politics·25d ago
Breaking

The Midnight Deal That Could Save North America From ECONOMIC Chaos

The U.S. and Canada are negotiating in an effort to reach a truce on tariffs before a 12:01 a.m. Wednesday deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. If no deal is reached, Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors. “We are negotiating,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters Monday, speaking in French. “The negotiations are very intense and delicate. This is not the time to talk about negot

Fast Company·Politics·25d ago
Breaking

The Primary Results That Could RESHAPE American Politics Tonight

Election Live Updates: Florida, Alaska and Wyoming Hold Key Primaries  The New York Times Voters weigh a DeSantis successor and other key races to watch in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming  CNN What to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Florida, Alaska and more  PBS Election live updates: Voters go to the polls in Alaska, Florida, Wyoming and California’s 14th District  NBC News Dan Sullivan, another Dan Sullivan and an ex-congresswoman face off in Alaska's US Senate primary  AP News

Google News·Politics·25d ago

Trump Honors Teenage Lifeguard While ATTACKING CNN Reporter at Event

Trump Honors a Teenage Lifeguard and Takes Aim at a CNN Reporter  The New York Times White House attacks CNN reporter after Trump clash, invoking her children  The Washington Post Trump dismisses USS Lincoln criticism and snaps at CNN reporter to ‘be quiet’  theguardian.com Donald Trump Attacks CNN's Kristen Holmes for Asking If He Spoke to North Korean Dictator: 'You're a Loud, Boisterous Person. Be Quiet'  Variety Trump Melts Down at Another Female Reporter  The New Republic

Google News·Politics·24d ago
Breaking

The ICE Agent Standoff Between Two States That's EXPLODING Right Now

Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial  AP News Minnesota sues Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, demanding former ICE agent’s extradition  The Washington Post Minnesota AG sues Texas governor to extradite ICE agent for trial  PBS Minnesota AG Ellison to announce lawsuit over extradition of ICE agent  CBS News Minnesota sues Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent involved in shooting  The Hill

Google News·Politics·24d ago
Breaking

The Trade Decision That Could SAVE or DESTROY Canada's Economy

Trump is weighing whether to grant Canada a tariff reprieve  Politico It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid Trump’s New Tariffs  nytimes.com Canadian, U.S. negotiators expected to meet again ahead of midnight tariff deadline  CBC Trump, Carney reportedly in talks ahead of new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods  CNBC Canada braces for 50% US tariffs, with negotiators still far apart  Reuters

Google News·Politics·24d ago
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Trump Just Stripped Protection From America's OLDEST Trees

Trump administration to rescind rule protecting old growth forests  theguardian.com Trump seeks to open millions of acres of national forests to roads  The Washington Post Trump moves to strip protections from 44M acres of national forest  WAVY.com Trump Administration Live Updates: White House Seeks to Lift Development Ban in National Forests  nytimes.com Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests  triblive.com

Google News·Politics·24d ago

The Senator Who Just Called Trump a 'DRAFT-DODGING Crook' to His Face

Ossoff calls Trump a ‘draft-dodging, crook president,’ intensifying his feud with White House  CNN Jon Ossoff wants more than a win against Mike Collins  AJC.com Ossoff says Trump is ‘draft-dodging crook president’ at Georgia town hall meeting  The Hill Jon Ossoff calls Trump’s handling of Iran war ‘uniquely despicable’ in excoriating speech  theguardian.com Sen. Jon Ossoff holds rally in Atlanta 8 weeks before early voting begins in pivotal race  11Alive.com

Google News·Politics·24d ago
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Why ABC Just Declared WAR on the Federal Government

ABC sues FCC, claiming First Amendment violations, escalating months-long feud  The Washington Post ABC and Disney sue FCC, alleging First Amendment violations  NPR ABC sues FCC over license review  Boston Herald Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC  CNBC ABC Sues F.C.C. to Block Threat to Its TV Licenses  The New York Times

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Trump's Plan to DESTROY Millions of Acres You Thought Were Protected

Trump seeks to open millions of acres of national forests to roads  The Washington Post Trump Administration Live Updates: White House Seeks to Lift Ban on Development in National Forests  The New York Times Trump administration to rescind rule protecting old-growth forests  The Guardian Trump moves to strip protections from 44M acres of national forest  WFLA Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests  AP News

Google News·Politics·24d ago

Disney's Legal Move That Could REDEFINE Presidential Power

One of the world’s most powerful brands is standing up to Trump.  Disney will go to bat for ABC in a new federal lawsuit that accuses the Trump administration of wielding its regulatory power to punish political enemies. In the lawsuit, filed Tuesday, Disney and ABC are asking the courts to intervene after the FCC ordered the network to file early to renew licenses for its eight local TV stations.  The FCC, which regulates television stations, made the request in April in spite of the fact that

Fast Company·Politics·24d ago

Trump Administration Opens MILLIONS of Forest Acres to What's NEXT

Trump Administration Moves to Open Millions of National-Forest Acres to Logging  WSJ Trump Administration Moves to Allow Logging in Pristine National Forests  The New York Times Trump’s latest assault on public lands  vox.com Trump moves to strip protections from 44M acres of national forest  The Hill Trump administration to rescind rule protecting old-growth forests  The Guardian

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Why Trump Is Turning to Kim Jong-un as Iran Strategy COLLAPSES

Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?

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The DEADLY Weather Pattern Now Hitting Two Continents at Once

More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje, which triggered a landslide that killed one person Torrential downpours that have pounded southern parts of South Korea have killed one person and injured four others, officials have confirmed. Heavy rains have been recorded in South Gyeongsang province, including the city of Geoje, where the 800-mm deluge triggered a landslide, the interior and safety ministry said. Continue reading...

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Why the Gaza Deal Just Hit a WALL Nobody Expected

Kushner, Netanyahu make little progress on advancing Gaza deal after meeting  The Washington Post Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza  The New York Times Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’  Fox News World in Brief: Jared Kushner meets Hamas; Trump cuts military exercises with South Korea  The Economist US, Israel create working groups for Gaza disarmament  Politico

Google News·International·25d ago

Why South Korea Just Declared It Must Prepare for the WORST

Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un ‘Inane, haphazard decision’ by Trump to gut South Korea alliance South Korea’s president ⁠has renewed his push to regain independent control of the military from the US in the event of war and urged faster progress in acquiring nuclear-powered submarines after Donald Trump’s order to cut joint drills. On Sunday night, Trump instructed the Pentagon to

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What 620 Drones Just Did to Moscow That Changes EVERYTHING

Ukraine war live: Kyiv launches one of biggest attacks yet on Moscow with 620 drones  The Independent Russia says more than 600 drones targeted Moscow region  Al Jazeera Ukraine's air defence destroys 111 out of 147 Russian UAVs overnight  pravda.com.ua Why Kyiv keeps attacking Russian retail giant Wildberries  DW.com Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 16, 2026  Institute for the Study of War

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South Korea's President Just Called for INDEPENDENCE After Trump's Demand

South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills  The Guardian Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un  The New York Times South Korean president urges stronger independent defense after Trump orders joint military drills scaled back  NBC News South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills  CNBC ‘Not the way it works’: Korea’s miscalculation on trade may

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The Waterway Attack That Could CHOKE Global Energy SUPPLY

At least 17 commercial sailors have been killed in and around Iranian and Omani waters since March. Six months into the conflict, the vital waterway remains exceptionally dangerous.

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Ukraine's Drone Swarm Descends on Moscow as Russian Strike Kills 10

Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village  AP News Ukraine launches 637 drones toward Moscow, mayor says, with Wildberries facility hit  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 16, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy and morale by attacking online retailer Wildberries  PBS Why Kyiv keeps attacking Russian retail giant Wildberries  DW.com

Google News·International·25d ago

The Israeli Airstrike That Just Ignited a DIPLOMATIC Firestorm

Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, drawing Turkish condemnation  Reuters Trump’s Syria envoy calls Israeli air strikes on base ‘unnecessary escalation’  Politico U.S. envoy in Turkey chastises Israel for "unnecessary escalation" with strikes on Syrian air base  CBS News Middle East live: US says Israel behind strikes on military airport in Syria  France 24 Turkey blasts Israel over reported strikes on Syrian air base  The Times of Israel

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Why Trump Just Closed the Door on IRAN — And What Happens Next

Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East  AP News Live updates: Trump says no talks taking place with Iran, as global oil prices now highest since July  CNN Trump says no talks scheduled with Iran as he teases action in Hormuz Strait  CNBC U.S.-Iran Updates: Trump says no talks with Iran taking place as standoff over Strait of Hormuz continues  CBS News Oil prices rise as resolution to Iran war remains unclear following MOU expiration  Fox News

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The Middle East Standoff That Could Trigger a GLOBAL Crisis

U.S.-Iran Updates: Trump says no talks with Iran taking place as standoff over Strait of Hormuz continues  CBS News Live updates: Trump says no talks taking place with Iran, as global oil prices now highest since July  CNN Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut  The Detroit News Oil prices rise as resolution to Iran war remains unclear following MOU expiration  Fox News US-Iran talks have stopped, says Trump  The Telegraph

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Ukraine's Boldest Strike Yet Has Russia Threatening RETALIATION on UK Soil

Ukraine targets Moscow with huge drone strike as Russia warns U.K. will pay price for supplying attack drones  CBS News Ukraine launches 637 drones toward Moscow, mayor says, with Wildberries facility hit  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos The Moscow region is hit by almost 800 drones as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village  PBS At least seven people killed in Ukrainian air attacks on Russia  Al Jazeera Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 16, 2026  Institute f

Google News·International·24d ago
Science
Breaking

The Crisis That Could Leave MILLIONS Without Water in the West

Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level On Record As Water Crisis Continues  The New York Times ‘Uncharted territory’: Second-largest reservoir in US plunges to a record low  cnn.com Dwindling Lake Powell is now just 30 feet away from its worst disaster  SFGATE Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions  PBS California’s water and power supply threatened as Lake Powell hits record low  Yahoo

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Scientists Just Discovered What's REALLY Hiding in 'Empty' Space

A magnetar’s colossal magnetic field may have revealed a quantum effect predicted by Werner Heisenberg nearly 90 years ago, in which seemingly empty space alters the behavior of light. If confirmed, the discovery could offer the first direct evidence of vacuum birefringence and open a new window into the strange physics of the quantum vacuum.

Science Daily·Science·25d ago

Why the Job of ASTRONAUT Is About to Change FOREVER

When the four astronauts on board NASA’s Artemis II swung around the moon earlier this year, they set a new record for the farthest humans have ever ventured from Earth, surpassing the distance set by Apollo 13 in 1972 by some 4,000 miles.  While no space mission can live up to the historic touchdown of…

MIT Technology Review·Science·25d ago

The Living Organism That Could POWER Your Devices

When bio-designer Lucia Giron was on family vacation at an island off the coast of North Carolina, a tropical storm flooded the shore, leaving behind small pools of water in the sand. “I remember going to the sea at night and when we stepped in the little puddles they glowed beneath us, and then as the waves were coming in, there was also this sort of glow,” Giron says. “That always stuck with me just as a sort of like memory, one of those moments where you are kind of in awe of a natural phenom

Fast Company·Science·25d ago

What Last Year's El Niño Just Revealed About Earth's TERRIFYING Future

El Niño keeps getting stronger—and the intense weather it is set to bring could be a preview of our future in an even warmer world. This year’s El Niño could become the strongest on record, forecasters say, and that means potentially intense weather impacts, from prolonged droughts in some parts of the world to more storms and precipitation in others, leading to severe floods. A temporary +2-degree world How strong an El Niño is has to do with how high ocean temperatures reach above average. Tha

Fast Company·Science·25d ago
Health

The Mental Health Benefits of Ozempic That Doctors NEVER Mentioned

Studies show that GLP-1 medications may have positive effects on mental health. Image Credit: Delmaine Donson/Getty GLP-1 medications are associated with a lower risk of worsening anxiety and depression.  GLP-1 drugs may help reduce key symptoms of binge eating disorder and “food noise.”  Other surprising mental health benefits of GLP-1s include reduced impulsivity and violent behaviors.  Additionally, setting personal goals can help make GLP-1 medications more effective.  Researchers are in

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The BIZARRE Treatment That Could End Peanut Allergies Forever

elzauer/Moment/Getty Images A preliminary study found that “poop pills” — oral fecal microbiome transplantation (FMT) — increased tolerance to peanuts in some adults with a peanut allergy. Researchers found similar results in mice, with a certain type of gut bacteria playing a key role. While the findings are promising for future trials, it’s too soon to recommend FMT as a treatment for peanut allergy. A small clinical trial suggests that fecal microbiome transplantation (FMT), or “poop pill

Healthline·Health·25d ago

Why Beaches Along the Gulf Coast Are Now DANGEROUS to Visit

Nearly two dozen cases of Vibrio vulnificus, known as a “flesh-eating” bacteria, have occurred in parts of Florida and Louisiana. Two people are dead. bactpadamkaz/E+/Getty Images At least 23 cases of a “flesh-eating” bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, have been reported along the Gulf Coast in parts of Florida and Louisiana. A total of 7 people have died after developing the infection. While the illness is often mild, it can be fatal for people with a weakened immune system. The bacteria typicall

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Revolutionary Vaccine That Could Change Flu Season FOREVER

The FDA approved a new mRNA flu vaccine for older adults ahead of the upcoming 2026–2027 flu season. fotostorm/E+/Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new mRNA flu vaccine for older adults. The new flu shot, called mFLUSIVA, was found to be effective in clinical trials in preventing serious illness in people ages 50 to 64. The vaccine was also given accelerated approval for people 65 years and older, although more research is being conducted on that age group. A

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Grocery Store Item That Could Make You SERIOUSLY Ill Right Now

Jalapeño peppers supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at major U.S. retailers like Whole Foods have been linked to Salmonella. anand purohit/Moment/Getty Images Several Taylor Farms products containing jalapeño peppers have been recalled due to concerns about Salmonella contamination. Whole Foods and other major U.S. retailers have issued recalls of the affected products. The recall affects prepared foods distributed across 26 states, and at least 345 cases and 36 hospitalizations have been rep

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The 4 Viral Health Hacks That Could Be DESTROYING Your Body

“Maxxing” trends are growing in popularity on social media, but experts say many of these health hacks can be ineffective or even pose health risks. Olga Rolenko · Moment “Maxxing” trends aim to optimize specific aspects of health, with popular examples including proteinmaxxing, fibermaxxing, sleepmaxxing, and fertilitymaxxing. Some “maxxing” trends may encourage healthy habits, but taking them too far or following practices that aren’t backed by evidence may pose health risks. Experts recom

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Simple Daily Habit That Could Add YEARS to Your Life

New research shows that choosing to take the stairs could help reduce your risk of heart disease and early death. baona · E+/Getty A major study has recently found that taking the stairs may help reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The researchers also found that climbing stairs can reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.  This adds to previous research showing that even short bursts of physical activity can have beneficial health impacts, and that just

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Common Blood Thinner That Could REVERSE Alzheimer's Decline

New research suggests that newer blood thinners may not only protect against strokes but also support brain health in people with Alzheimer’s. Tatiana Maksimova/Moment/Getty Images A study has found that blood thinners called NOACs may slow cognitive decline in those with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s patients with AFib are prone to brain damage from “silent strokes.” However, blood thinners can help prevent the formation of the clots that cause these strokes. Experts say NOACs are safer and more

Healthline·Health·25d ago

Why Your BMI Number Might Be LYING About Your Heart Disease Risk

Research shows that a person’s belly fat may be a better predictor of heart disease risk than BMI. ozgurcankaya/E+/Getty A new study reports that the amount of belly fat a person is carrying may be a better predictor of future heart disease risk than their body mass index (BMI).  An unhealthy waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio may increase your risk of heart disease by up to 50%.  Speak with your healthcare professional about how to measure your waist circumference correctly and for h

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Hidden Menopause Nightmare That ONLY Diabetic Women Experience

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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Minimal Exercise That Could Save You From a STROKE

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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

Why Ozempic Before Surgery Might Be a MISTAKE

New research shows that using a GLP-1 before bariatric surgery may not increase weight loss. coldsnowstorm · E+/Getty A new study found that using GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, before bariatric surgery was not associated with greater weight loss 12 months after the procedure. Researchers also found no significant differences in diabetes control, postoperative complications, length of hospital stay, or emergency department visits. Experts say GLP-1 medications may still provid

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The Mind-Bending Therapy That ERASES Your Childhood Fears

Childhood criticism can leave people carrying a fear of failure long into adulthood, but new research suggests those emotional patterns may be surprisingly flexible. Young adults who revisited painful memories through imagery-based therapy showed lasting reductions in fear, guilt, sadness, and stress.

Science Daily·Health·25d ago
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The 'Natural' Supplement Behind a 6,500% SURGE in Poison Cases

Kratom use and serious health problems linked to it have risen dramatically across the United States over the past decade. Poison center reports jumped from just 19 cases in 2010 to more than 1,200 in 2023, while severe outcomes—including life-threatening complications, disability, and death—also climbed sharply. Researchers warn that kratom can trigger seizures, abnormal heart rhythms, liver damage, and breathing problems, with risks potentially increasing when it is combined with other drugs.

Science Daily·Health·25d ago

The Simple Snack That Could CONTROL Your Blood Pressure

New research suggests that eating a handful of nuts each day may help lower your risk of high blood pressure. MirageC · Moment/Getty Eating about a handful of nuts each day was associated with a 20% lower risk of developing hypertension, according to a new analysis. While researchers found that higher nut consumption was associated with lower hypertension risk, the study does not prove that eating nuts directly prevents high blood pressure. Experts say the type of nut may matter less than ho

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Diabetes Drug That's Secretly Protecting Your HEART

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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Childhood Protection Parents Are REFUSING — And What's Coming Next

Childhood vaccine exemptions for medical or religious reasons have reached a record high. SDI Productions/E+/Getty Images A CDC report shows that MMR vaccination coverage among U.S. kindergartners fell from 92.5% in 2024–25 to 92.4% from 2025–26, well below the 95% associated with herd immunity against infectious diseases like measles. Medical or religious exemptions from one or more school-required vaccines rose from 3.6% to a record 4.2%, with 24 states reporting exemption rates above 5%.

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Sports

The BILLIONAIRE Power Grab That Could End an NBA Dynasty

Jeanie Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers owner who has been the face of the team since the death of her father Jerry Buss in 2013, is reportedly contesting the plan approved by her siblings to sell the family’s remaining 18% stake in the storied NBA franchise to investors Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. ESPN and […]

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Travis Kelce Just Launched a Venture That Could Make College Athletes RICH

French advertising giant Publicis Groupe has a new American teammate: Travis Kelce. The ad-holding company and the popular Kansas City Chiefs tight end are forming a joint venture that aims to help advertisers find and start partnerships with college athletes and universities, a sign of the growing importance of so-called “name, image and likeness” deals […]

Variety·Sports·25d ago
Entertainment
Breaking

Why the New 'Friday the 13th' Series Is Too DISTURBING to Watch

“Crystal Lake” star Linda Cardellini is teasing the upcoming “Friday the 13th” prequel television series. Cardellini stars in the Peacock series as the franchise antagonist Pamela Voorhees. The show, premiering Oct. 15 on the streamer, follows Voorhees’ life prior to the events of the first “Friday the 13th” film. It also stars William Catlett as […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago
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The Horror Director Behind Your Nightmares Just Got His Next VICTIM

David F. Sandberg has been tapped to direct a new psychological horror movie, “Mommy’s Home,” for Lionsgate. From screenwriter James Morosini, “Mommy’s Home” follows “a young dad whose family life becomes terrifyingly unhinged when his cryogenically preserved mom is unfrozen and sent to live with him,” according to an official logline. Sandberg is probably best […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago
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How Chris Carter Got a SECOND Chance at The X-Files

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, “The X-Files” creator Chris Carter explains to Variety’s Michael Schneider how he got the chance to do a director’s cut of his 2008 “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” feature film. The new cut dubbed “The X-Files: I Wanted to Believe: Vrach Frankenshteyn” debuted Aug. 14 on Hulu […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago
Breaking

Vin Diesel Reveals When Fast FOREVER Begins Filming

Vin Diesel says filming for “Fast Forever” has a start date. “We start shooting in December, if I can make good on the request from the studio,” Diesel told Variety Monday night at the 25th anniversary screening of “The Fast and the Furious.” “I’m in a good place, though. I had to go through four […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

The Box Office Battle That's DOMINATING the U.K. Right Now

Sony’s superhero tentpole “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” dominated the U.K. and Ireland box office for a third consecutive weekend, adding £6.1 million ($8.3 million), elevating its running total to $106.5 million after 20 days of release. Universal’s epic “The Odyssey” held onto second place in its fifth frame. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the wide release […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago
Breaking

The Sundance Hit Getting a Mandarin Remake You Won't Believe

Stars Collective has acquired the Mandarin-language remake rights to “Thelma,” the 2024 Sundance Film Festival breakout that became Magnolia Pictures’ highest-grossing narrative feature, and is developing an adaptation titled “Grandma, Please.” In “Grandma, Please,” an 80-year-old grandmother is swindled out of her life savings by a scammer who uses AI to clone her late husband’s […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

Taiwan's BOLD Oscars Pick That Could Make History

“A Foggy Tale,” directed by Chen Yu-hsun, has been selected to represent Taiwan in the best international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards, Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture has revealed. The film was chosen from seven domestic submissions by majority vote. The selection committee praised the film for its “vivid characters, smooth narrative and […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

Diego Luna's Film That CHALLENGES Everything You Think About Migrants

Between conducting a masterclass and attending an open-air screening of his fourth directorial feature, “Ashes,” Diego Luna dropped by the Variety Lounge presented by the Sarajevo Film Festival and BH Telecom to chat about his first time in the Bosnian capital. The Mexican actor-director-producer, who broke out in Alfonso Cuaron’s “Y Tu Mama Tambien” and […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago
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Peacock Just Raised Prices AGAIN — The Fourth Time in Four Years

NBCUniversal’s Peacock just turned profitable for the first time. And now the company is raising prices for all customers, marking the streamer’s fourth fee increase in four years. Starting Aug. 18, Peacock will increase its prices for new and returning customers, and on or after Sept. 17 for current customers (depending on their next billing […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

First-Time Directors Reveal the INSANE Challenges That Nearly Broke Them

The chaos, hard graft and — ultimately — privileged thrill of feature filmmaking were the central themes of conversation at the Variety Lounge at Edinburgh International Film Festival as the rising directors in official competition sat down to discuss their craft. Supported by VisitScotland and held in Edinburgh’s historic Caledonian Hotel, the Variety Lounge welcomed the 11 […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

The Question Everyone's Asking About Oasis: 'Will It Fall Apart AGAIN?'

The Gallagher brothers get reflective, philosophical and, less unexpectedly, foul-mouthed in the first trailer for Oasis documentary “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger.” “The way it finished … unacceptable … it didn’t sit right with me,” says Liam Gallagher in the opening moments. “I just don’t see myself on stage with Liam,” adds Noel Gallagher. […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

'Toxic' Season 2 Sets Premiere Date — And Elizabeth Chambers Is BACK

Season 2 of “Toxic,” the Elizabeth Chambers-hosted true crime series that explores poisonous romantic relationships and the trauma they cause, will premiere on Investigation Discovery on Sept. 15. According to ID’s announcement, the series will continue doing what it does best, following “Chambers as she speaks with survivors of toxic relationships, domestic abuse, and intimate […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

Craig Carton to Launch New Show on Fox's OUTKICK

Craig Carton, the longtime sportscaster best known, perhaps, for his stints on New Yorks’ WFAN, will join Fox’s Outkick sports-media outlet, hosting a new three-days-a-week program for a national audience. “The Craig Carton Show” will launch on September 8, with new episodes debuting Mondays, Wenesdays and Fridays. The new program will feature Carton’s unique take on […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago
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The Car Crash That Ended a French Cinema LEGEND

Nicolas Altmayer, the prolific French producer behind the “OSS 117” franchise and films by François Ozon, Bertrand Bonello and Julia Ducournau, and his partner Mathilde Favier, a prominent Dior public relations executive, died Monday in a car accident in western France. Altmayer was 61 and Favier was 57. The couple were killed at around 4 […]

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Madonna's VMA Nominations Just Made HISTORY

It’s no time warp — Madonna leads all other divas in nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, with 11 nods, it was announced Tuesday morning. She’s followed by Taylor Swift, with nine nominations, and Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter, with seven each. Others with multiple shots at a Moon Person (as the awards […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

The Media Veteran Who Just Joined MrBeast's EMPIRE

Digital media veteran Adam Boorstin has joined Beast Industries’ WatchTime Studios as general manager overseeing the production of original content in a range of genres for various platforms. Boorstin joined the company earlier this month after a 10-year run with Studio71, a cutting-edge digital services provider that helps creators scale their content across disparate platforms. […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

How 'Bluey' Helped Australia's Screen Industry Hit BILLIONS

Australia’s screen and games sector contributed AUD11.1 billion ($7.9 billion) to the economy in gross value added in fiscal year 2023/24 and directly employed 68,844 people in FY 2024/25, according to Screen Currency 2026, a landmark Screen Australia study. The report singles out “Bluey” as the country’s most effective cultural export, citing the children’s series […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

The Movie Warner Bros. Tried to BURY Is Now Hilarious

There's an argument to be made that people wouldn't be all that interested in Coyote vs. Acme if it weren't for the way David Zaslav tried to kill it. By trying to shelve the project, Warner Bros. Discovery only drew attention to its habit of disappearing nearly completed movies in order to cash in on tax write-offs. Coyote vs. Acme's generally positive reviews are on the money; it really is one of the best Looney Tunes movies in years. In theory, this suggests that the movie might do well at t

The Verge·Entertainment·25d ago

The Nonprofit Doubling Down on Iranian Diaspora ARTISTS

Nonprofit production venture Waterwell, co-founded by “Succession” player Arian Moayed, and nonprofit Nimruz has doubled the funding for their program of Unseen Iran Grants now in its second cycle. Funding for the grant program has grown to $100,000 to supporting 10 artists representing the Iranian diaspora with TV, film, theater and creative projects in other […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago
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Peacock Just Announced a Price Hike That Will COST You More

Peacock is raising prices across its streaming plans once again, with the company's cheapest ad-supported Select tier going from $7.99 to $8.99 / month, as reported earlier by Variety. The Premium plan with ads is increasing from $10.99 to $12.99 / month, while the ad-free Premium Plus plan is getting the biggest hike, jumping from $16.99 to $19.99 / month. The price change goes into effect on August 18th for new or returning subscribers, and affects the streamer's annual plans as well. Existing

The Verge·Entertainment·25d ago
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Wolf Alice Just Made a Move That Changes EVERYTHING

British rock band Wolf Alice has signed with UTA for touring representation in North America, the company announced on Tuesday. The signing comes as the quartet is slated to support Olivia Rodrigo on the first leg of her “The Unraveled Tour.” Kicking off on September 25, Wolf Alice will take to arenas across the U.S. […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago
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Inside the Star-Studded Events That Dominated AUGUST

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

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

Shakira's $1.25 Million Promise to Earthquake SURVIVORS

Shakira, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, Live Nation and CAF have announced a $1.25 million initial commitment to rebuild schools following the devastating earthquake in Colombia last week. The announcement follows a similar commitment after earthquakes ravaged Venezuela last year. Shakira visited Quibdó on Monday alongside philanthropist Howard Buffett and representatives from CAF, the […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

Ascend Literary Signs 'Average Joe' Creator

Ascend Literary Management has signed Robb Cullen for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Cullen continues to be repped by IAG and Jared Levine, Sabrina Padwa and Jonathan Leiter of Yorn Levine. Cullen most recently created the series “Average Joe.” The series originally launched on BET+ in 2023, while the second season will debut on Paramount+ […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

The Overnight Fame That Changed EVERYTHING for Stella Lefty

Early this month, when the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 was occupied entirely by country artists for the first time in its history, most of the names were familiar: There was Taylor Swift, there was Ella Langley, there was Morgan Wallen, there was Morgan Wallen with Ella Langley… and at No. 5, 23-year-old […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

SXSW Unveils Major Changes Coming to Austin in 2027

South by Southwest has unveiled plans for a podcast festival, new locals-only perks and temporary changes in music venues for the 2027 event that will unfold on the streets of Austin, Texas in March. SXSW will run from March 15-21. The inaugural Podcast Festival will be held March 17-21. Open to all SXSW badgeholders, the […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

The Film Fund Shining Light on North Korea's DEFECTORS

A new private grantmaking initiative dedicated to films about North Korea has launched out of Los Angeles, with an advisory board drawn from documentary filmmaking, journalism, and human rights advocacy. Bearing North, founded by entrepreneurs and film investors Blaine Vess and Esther Paik Vess, will award grants to independent filmmakers worldwide at any stage of […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

Director Preps Sequel to Feminist Drama That Challenged FAITH

North Macedonian filmmaker Teona Mitevska (“Mother”) is prepping a sequel to her satirical drama “God Exists, Her Name is Petrunya,” which premiered in competition at the Berlinale in 2019, the director revealed at the Sarajevo Film Festival. Written by Mitevska and Elma Tataragić, “Petra Doesn’t Want to Die (Anatomy of Masculinity)” is the story of […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago
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Angélique Kidjo on Her Mother's Legacy and Making Hollywood HISTORY

Two things have been crucial to a restless Angélique Kidjo since her childhood in Benin, West Africa: diverse, universal, nuanced brands of truthful musical storytelling in all its forms, and her mother. Selling nearly four million albums worldwide, winning five Grammys, writing a bestselling autobiography, “Spirit Rising,” with its foreword by Desmond Tutu, and becoming […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

Italian Horror Legend Behind 'Planet of the Vampires' Dies at 98

Italian producer Fulvio Lucisano, who shepherded a slew of cult B-movies such as “Planet of the Vampires” and “What Have You Done to Solange?” and had a close rapport with Roger Corman, has died. He was 98. His daughter Paola confirmed Lucisano’s death on Tuesday in a statement sent to Italian news agency ANSA, writing: […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

The $30 MILLION Lawsuit Tearing Apart C+C Music Factory

Whatever fallout came as a result of the canceled Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall in Washington this summer, we can add a lawsuit that otherwise might not have happened. One prominent figure in that D.C. controversy, Freedom Williams, who made newsmaking statements in his role as frontman for the touring edition of C+C […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

The New Marilyn Monroe Barbie That Collectors Will OBSESS Over

Marilyn Monroe’s birthday celebrations haven’t concluded quite yet. Mattel is honoring the Hollywood icon with a new Barbie Signature doll inspired by her performance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in the 1953 musical “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” The collectible arrives Aug. 18, a little more than two months after what would have been Monroe’s […]

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Emma Thompson's Mother and Beloved Scottish Actress Dies at 94

Phyllida Law, the Scottish actress and mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, has died. She was 94. “It is with great sadness we have to announce that Phyllida Law died supremely peacefully at home, surrounded by all of her family, on Monday 27th July,” her manager, Jacky Leggo, reportedly told the BBC. “We had worked […]

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Olivia Colman Joins 'Only Murders' for Its FINAL Season

Olivia Colman has joined the London-set sixth season of “Only Murders in the Building.” The Oscar winner was revealed as the Hulu series’ latest guest star in a video posted on its Instagram account on Tuesday featuring cast members Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep and Martin Short. “We have had so many amazing guest stars for […]

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Netflix's New Dating Show Asks: Can Love SURVIVE Extreme Weight Loss?

Love is blind, love is on the spectrum, love is… suddenly skinny? Netflix’s next dating show will follow singles during extreme weight loss journeys, exploring how they navigate dating, identity and the search for lasting love. The series, which has the working title “Weight to Date,” is casting contestants over 18 years old now. The […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago
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Darren Criss Returns to Disney — But You Won't RECOGNIZE Him

The Disney Channel and Disney+ movie “Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story” is rounding out its cast with six new additions. The new cast members are: Darren Criss (“The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” “Maybe Happy Ending”) as Jiminy Cricket from “Pinocchio;” Sherry Cola (“Joy Ride,” “Camp Rock 3”) as Yzma from “The Emperor’s […]

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The Sims Just Collided With Two ICONIC Teen Movies

Get in, losers! It’s time to take your Sim shopping. “The Sims 4” is getting two new for-purchase fashion kits for “Mean Girls” and “Clueless,” upgrading players’ online closets with ‘90s and early 2000s looks.  Starting Aug. 27, the Mean Girls Capsule will bring a fetch array of miniskirts and matching sweaters and velour track […]

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'Heated Rivalry' Gets the Collector's Edition Treatment Fans Have Been CRAVING

“Heated Rivalry” fans, rejoice! A collector’s Blu-ray edition of the show’s first season was announced Tuesday morning. The physical release won’t ship out until April of 2027 but is already available to pre-order online. The upcoming releases include Blu-ray, DVD and 4K editions, all advertised as special collector’s editions although there are no details yet […]

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The Transmasculine Documentary That's Breaking HEARTS Everywhere

At an early point in “What Will I Become?,” co-director Logan Rozos explains to the camera, “We are not taken seriously, so we have to take ourselves very seriously.” The film he has made, with Lexie Bean, tackles the crisis of transmasculine suicide head-on, while adding specificity and poignant remembrance. Though it mostly avoids being a PSA, […]

Variety·Entertainment·25d ago

Kevin Hart and Henry Cavill's Spy Comedy Just Got EVEN Bigger

Kevin Hart and Henry Cavill’s spy comedy at Netflix has added three to its cast. Jason Isaacs (“Harry Potter,” “The White Lotus”), Justine Lupe (“Nobody Wants This,” “Succession”) and Aja Naomi King (“Lessons in Chemistry,” “How to Get Away With Murder”) have joined the yet-to-be-titled film. Details about their roles are kept under wraps. McG […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago

Ryan Murphy's EMOTIONAL Moment as TV Producers Reveal Industry SECRETS

Hollywood’s top showrunners and creatives snuck out of their respective writers’ rooms for Variety’s annual Showrunner Breakfast on August 14. The intimate gathering was held at Oleander at The Sun Rose Hotel in West Hollywood, California, honoring top showrunners, including some listed in Variety‘s 2026 Showrunners Impact Report. As the room finished munching on their […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago

Tyler the Creator and Future Set to HEADLINE Camp Flog Gnaw 2026

Tyler, the Creator has released the lineup for his 12th annual Camp Flog Gnaw Festival, taking place at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium on November 14-15. The rapper revealed the slate of performers via a website where fans had to unscramble letters for each act based on a particular hint. The internet was quick to figure […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago

Scam Goddess Podcast Makes MAJOR Move to Will Ferrell's NETWORK

“Scam Goddess,” comedy podcast in which Laci Mosley and friends feast on crazy stories about frauds past and present, is now coming at you in video. “Scam Goddess” has joined iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players comedy podcast network — and the show has expanded into video, with a new YouTube channel where fans […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago

Why Paramount Might ABANDON Hollywood Forever

David Ellison, we have been told, loves Hollywood. He loves movies. In trying to rally industry support behind the Paramount-Warner Bros. megamerger, he has claimed the combined studios will release an unprecedented 30-plus films a year. Waving the banner for the entertainment industry in his home state, Ellison also has been lobbying for bipartisan federal […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago

How 'Hacks' Recreated a 1970s Sitcom in MODERN Las Vegas

In the “Hacks” universe, “Who’s Making Dinner?” is a fictional sitcom celebrating its 50th anniversary at PaleyFest with a screening and party. The story goes that the sitcom was created in the 1970s by Deborah (Jean Smart) alongside her late husband, Frank. However, Frank conned her out of a creator credit, leaving himself with sole […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago

Lady Gaga vs. Hans Zimmer: The Emmy Music Battle EVERYONE's Watching

Emmy’s music branch continues to welcome newcomers. Eighteen of this year’s 54 nominees, or one-third of the total in seven categories, are first-timers to the competition. And only 12 are previous winners of TV’s highest honor. Composer Dave Porter, whose long professional relationship with creator-producer Vince Gilligan dates back to “Breaking Bad,” earned his first […]

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Why Robin Williams' Family Just RESURRECTED His Social Media

Robin Williams' children are taking over their father's Instagram account after his daughter spoke out against the use of his AI likeness, as reported earlier by The Wrap. In a post on Tuesday, Zak, Zelda, and Cody Williams write that they want the late actor's Instagram profile to be a "safe, trusted place where the stories, photos, videos, and memories shared reflect his legacy with authenticity, warmth, and care." A story posted to Zelda Williams' own Instagram account expands on the decision

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Why Robin Williams' Family Just Broke Their SILENCE Online

Nearly a month after the late Robin Williams’ 75th birthday, his three children have revived his Instagram account as a hub for honoring their father’s legacy — and to combat the “rampant AI abuse” of his likeness. “We’re grateful to see new generations discovering his work while longtime fans continue to celebrate the joy he brought into […]

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The DEADLY Side Effect of Your Favorite Album Drop

There’s more than one reason to stay home the next time Beyoncé drops an album. Yes, you’ll want to hole up and listen to Act III—but you’ll also want to avoid being on the road, where traffic fatalities spike when major albums release, according to a new study. Researchers at Harvard Medical School found a link between the biggest album release days on Spotify and increased fatalities on the road. Their study, published this week in JAMA Network Open, found that fatal crashes were 15% more comm

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The Emmy Monologue That Made This Actress Say 'What the F—'

A few years back, Dale Dickey walked into a department store looking for a dress. She was wearing what she usually wears — T-shirt, shorts, flip-flops, no makeup — and a salesperson gave her the once-over and redirected her. “I sort of was treated like Julia Roberts in ‘Pretty Woman,’” Dickey tells Variety. “It’s like, […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago
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The War Drama That's Making Everyone Rethink CONFLICT

Kosovar filmmaker Blerta Basholli’s debut “Hive” won the Grand Jury Prize, the Directing Award and the Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival in 2021. In May, she premiered her second feature film, “Dua,” in Cannes’ Critics’ Week, and this week the film screened at Sarajevo Film Festival. Variety […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago

Why Two Rival TV Empires Need to MERGE Immediately

Last month’s news that the two rival TV academies are looking to reunite was welcome and overdue — but it won’t be as easy as flipping a switch. The Los Angeles-based Television Academy and the New York located National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences are run very differently, each having had 50 years to […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago

Inside Hollywood's Most POWERFUL Annual Meeting

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences got down to business on Tuesday, setting its agenda for the next year in an all-hands meeting with its membership. The official purpose, as noted in the annual virtual meeting’s invite, was to educate roughly 11,000 members “about the Academy’s leadership structure, budget, goals and priorities.” The […]

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The Sitcom Duo Reuniting After Years APART

The “2 Broke Girls” are getting back together. Variety has learned that Beth Behrs is set to guest star in the upcoming third season of the ABC sitcom “Shifting Gears,” which stars her former co-star Kat Dennings. Behrs will guest star as Dr. Johnson, who is described as a beautiful emergency room doctor who treats […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago

Clive Barker's New Project Could Redefine HORROR Literature Forever

Horror master Clive Barker is set to release the new “Library of the Dead” anthology project Aug. 18 exclusively on Kickstarter. The three-book horror anthology consists of three books: “Fear Eternal,” “Pyres of Bedlam” and “Dark Descents.” The project is collectively a spiritual successor to Barker’s “Books of Blood.” “Library of the Dead” brings together […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago

How Production Designers Built the Worlds of 'Fallout' and 'Spider-Noir' From SCRATCH

This year, an unprecedented number of genre and fantasy shows broke into the Emmys race, including “Widow’s Bay,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” “It: Welcome to Derry,” “Fallout,” “Spider-Noir” and “Alien: Earth,” which were all recognized across multiple below-the-line categories. Shows like “AKOTSK,” “Alien: Earth,” “It: Welcome to Derry” and “Fallout” already have an […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago

California's Film Tax Credit Deal Could Change Hollywood FOREVER

California lawmakers are closing in on a deal to help film producers who are facing new limits on their ability to monetize production tax credits. The agreement falls short of the entertainment industry’s goal of a full exemption from a $5 million annual cap on corporate tax credits, according to multiple sources. The state budget, […]

Variety·Entertainment·24d ago

How California Just CRUSHED This Beloved Show's Reunion Plans

Reunions all around for Felicia Day these days: Amid a massive fundraiser for a movie reunion of her series “The Guild,” Day is reteaming with longtime friend and collaborator Wil Wheaton for a new kind of board game TV series. Launching as fan-unlocked content tied to “The Guild: Ren Faire’d” movie’s ongoing Kickstarter campaign (which […]

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Penn State Cocaine Bust Uncovers Alleged Pledge 'INDOCTRINATION' Rituals

Penn State cocaine bust nets 14 arrests over alleged pledge coke-cutting ‘indoctrination' rituals  Fox News 14 charged in large-scale cocaine trafficking operation at 2 Penn State fraternities  centredaily.com Penn State responds to serious criminal charges against current and former students  The Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania cocaine trafficking case has ties to 2 fraternities  cnn.com Penn State students accused of selling cocaine as part of multistate drug ring  NBC10 Philadelphi

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The ELITE Frat Brothers Running a Drug Empire

Penn State frat brothers charged with running cocaine trafficking ring  CBS News 14 charged in large-scale cocaine trafficking operation at 2 Penn State fraternities  Centre Daily Times Former, current Penn State University students charged in cocaine trafficking ring -  Altoona Mirror Penn State responds to serious criminal charges against current and former students  The Pennsylvania State University From accounting major and frat brother to Penn State’s largest suspected drug dealer  NBC News

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The Storm That Just Left 100,000 Hawaiians in DARKNESS

1 death linked to Tropical Storm Lala as more than 100,000 remain without power in Hawaii  AP News What We Know About Damages From Hurricane Lala in Hawaii  The New York Times ‘It’s been hard’: Hawaii residents navigate days-long power outages after Lala  Hawaii News Now Hawaiʻi Island communities cut off by floods, road damage in wake of Lala  Hawaii Public Radio Tropical storm Lala wreaks ‘devastation’ to some areas of Hawaii’s Big Island  The Guardian

Google News·Other·25d ago

Why Your INTRODUCTIONS Are Sabotaging Every Relationship

When we introduce people to each other, we typically open with titles, companies, schools, affiliations, and achievements. Is it any wonder that connections feel transactional? That data might serve a purpose once a relationship is established, but when we start with it, it invites people to rank, compare, and categorize us before they know anything about us, curtailing the possibility of bonding over shared humanity. In a world full of contact but starving for connection, we need to rethink the

Fast Company·Other·25d ago

Why the Mangione Trial Just Got DELAYED Indefinitely

Judge delays Mangione’s state trial after lawyers sought dismissal  The Washington Post Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial effectively postponed  CNN Luigi Mangione reveals motive for CEO's killing after pleading guilty in federal case  PBS Mangione’s State Trial Is Delayed as His Lawyers Seek Dismissal  The New York Times Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea sets up ‘double jeopardy’ legal war in state murder case  NBC News

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Why Every School and Office Is CLOSED Tuesday

What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: All public schools, state and county offices closed Tuesday  bigislandnow.com Hawaii Island schools, government offices to remain closed Tuesday as other counties reopen  Hawaii News Now After Hurricane Lala Slammed Hawaii, 2 More Storms Are Brewing in the Pacific  The Inertia Hawaiʻi Island communities cut off by floods, road damage in wake of Lala  Hawaii Public Radio Tropical storm Lala wreaks ‘devastation’ to some areas of Hawaii’s Big Isl

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Jared Kushner and Israel's prime minister meet in attempt to move Gaza ceasefire plan forward, U.S. focus on Iran draws key resources from Asia, voters head to the polls for primaries Tuesday.

NPR·Other·25d ago

Inside the Surreal Store Where NOTHING Is Real

Red hots. Frosted Flakes. Wonder Bread. The shelves inside the Momentary gallery in Bentonville, Arkansas, are filled with childhood supermarket favorites. Except they look a tick off. The Frosted Flakes box is a little squat, and the Wonder Bread bag features almost hand-scrawled type. That’s because everything in this space is made from felt. All 20,000 objects. The faux supermarket is the work of Lucy Sparrow, a British artist who specializes in handmade felted objects. For her newly opened s

Fast Company·Other·25d ago

How to Reclaim the FOCUS You've Lost Forever

Your project deadline is today. A potential career maker. You know you’ll be pushed to your creative limits. But rather than feel daunted, you lock in. Ideas occasionally out of reach are now firmly grasped. The task almost completes itself––you’re merely its vessel. You work off instinct. A sense of mastery takes hold. The workday flies by. This is flow. We’ve all felt that precious, rapturous state where immersion sets in, time evaporates, and performance peaks. It’s when humans are at their c

Fast Company·Other·25d ago

Why Your Boring Couch Says Everything About What WENT WRONG

Beige probably rules your room. At least, that’s what a new data visualization reveals. A chart from the European Correspondent tracks the color of every sofa found in Ikea’s catalogs between 1960 and 2021. The finding? Color washed out of Ikea’s seating in 2011, and didn’t come back. The data visualization condenses 61 years’ worth of sofas—3,500 to be exact—into a rainbow of lines that get progressively more neutral as the years wear on. By 2013, until the catalog ended in 2021, the most comm

Fast Company·Other·25d ago

The Verge's Ultimate Guide to Keeping Pets in the MODERN Age

Ah, the relationship between animals and the technology they can’t quite understand.  Today, it seems like there’s a high-tech solution to every element of pet ownership, with devices on the market designed to keep pets fed, cleaned, watched over, and entertained. And if you have a pet you know: nothing is too good — or too cutting-edge —  for your (furry, slimy, feathery) best friend. But while some tech can help care for your pet, it can be complicated when dogs and cats meet wires and waves.

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The SOLUTIONS We Need for the Next Decade

Over the past decade, we have gotten genuinely good at something difficult: finding remarkable entrepreneurs who use technology for good. We’ve built the prizes, the pipelines, the accelerators. What we haven’t cracked is harder: making their solutions truly stick. I’ve met hundreds of innovators tackling some of the world’s hardest problems. They’ve built new technologies, created new business models, and found new ways to deliver essential services to people the markets overlooked. The differe

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The Chilling Voice She Claims Made Her Kill Her CHILDREN

Lindsay Clancy said she "heard male voice ordering her" to kill children, psychologist testifies during murder trial  CBS News Psychologist testifies about what Lindsay Clancy said in her call to then-husband from hospital bed. See how it unfolded.  The Boston Globe Former Mother-in-Law Describes Lindsay Clancy’s Mental Health Struggle in Murder Trial  The New York Times Lindsay Clancy was 'begging for help' before killing her children, former mother-in-law testifies  PBS Lindsay Clancy trial Da

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The Respected Attorney Now Accused of Running a Campus DRUG RING

Father charged in suspected cocaine ring at Penn State is Pittsburgh attorney  TribLIVE.com Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say  Dallas News Westbury man 'at the very top' of Penn State cocaine trafficking ring: prosecutors  ABC7 New York Penn State responds to serious criminal charges against current and former students  psu.edu Penn State Fraternity Members Are Charged in Cocaine Trafficking Case  The New York Times

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Hurricane Lala Unleashed a Grim HUNT Across Hawaii

Hurricane Lala Destroyed a Hawaii Cemetery, Setting Off a Hunt for the Dead  The New York Times Police identify Hawaii island woman, 93, killed during Lala  Honolulu Star-Advertiser Several homes on Hawaii's Big Island destroyed by mudslide triggered by former Hurricane Lala  CBS News LIST: Hawaii Island, Oahu public school closures for Tuesday  Hawaii News Now Crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala raked Hawaii  WRAL

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