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Why Your GROCERY STORE Just Became a Health HAZARD

There have been several food recalls in the U.S., but experts say food safety standards are high. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty Several major food recalls have occurred in recent weeks, involving products such as lettuce, jalapeños, eggs, salsa, guacamole, and frozen berries. The recalls have involved concerns about Salmonella, E. coli, and Cyclospora contamination. Experts say the complexity of the global food supply can allow contaminated products to be distributed across large geographi

Healthline·Health·21d ago
Tech

The Transforming DRONE That Was HALTED Before It Even Launched

The HoverAir Versa. | Image: HoverAir I am so sorry, fellow US gadget fans: the FCC's drone ban appears to have struck again. The HoverAir Versa - a baby steadycam with snap-on propeller wings that transform it into a drone - has already stopped taking US orders just three days after its Indiegogo debut, and may be forced to abandon shipping plans in the US. HoverAir is now telling backers it's only shipping its camera to the US, not the piece that turns it into a drone, "due to a few remainin

The Verge·Tech·21d ago
Breaking

Why Someone's Training AI on LIVING Human Skin

Michael Polansky — better known publicly as Lady Gaga's partner and a former top deputy to Sean Parker — has quietly spent years building an AI-driven startup that keeps living human skin tissue alive for weeks outside the body to discover new skincare compounds, and is only now going public about it.

TechCrunch·Tech·21d ago
Breaking

The $16M Bet on What Comes AFTER Satellites

Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).

TechCrunch·Tech·21d ago

The $400 Million SECRET TikTok Just Paid to Make DISAPPEAR

Scoop: DOJ, TikTok settle for $400 million in children's privacy suit  Axios TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements  BBC Justice Department reaches $400 million settlement with TikTok over child privacy case  CNN TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle Justice Department children's privacy case  Fox Business TikTok agrees to $400m settlement to resolve US children’s privacy litigation  The Guardian

Google News·Tech·21d ago

The Apps That Could Save Your Lungs This SUMMER

’Tis the season for breathing—and, in many parts of the world, wondering if the air you’re inhaling is going to cause problems. With my family approaching our one-year anniversary of living in California, wildfires and air quality are all-too-real elements of our day-to-day life. But the reality is that air quality travels—and even if you don’t live somewhere that’s dry and prone to that type of activity, the quality of the air around you can vary wildly based on what’s happening both near and s

Fast Company·Tech·21d ago

The Scam That's Draining MILLIONS From Apple and Amazon Users

It seems like hardly a month goes by without some new or increasingly frequent online scam trying to separate us from our money or data. In June, it was the so-called Apple High Alert scam. Now it’s a swindle using both Apple and Amazon as its facade. Here’s what you need to know about the Apple and Amazon “unauthorized charge” scam—and how to protect yourself. What is the Apple and Amazon “unauthorized charge” scam? The scam is a phishing scheme designed to get unsuspecting targets to hand over

Fast Company·Tech·21d ago

Why Young Writers Are TRAPPED by AI Technology

Buzzwords, clichéd phrases, formulaic sentences, and most notoriously—the use of the em dash. These are all signs readers and writers alike have learned to look out for when trying to spot whether something was written by AI.  Authors and journalists have faced the brunt of this trend, with accusations of AI use increasing as AI becomes more normalized. Tools can sniff out artificial intelligence, but they can be imperfect and unreliable.  Between discouraging allegations and increased scrutiny

Fast Company·Tech·21d ago

The Gadgets That Could End Planned OBSOLESCENCE Forever

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 141, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, I'm newish here too, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been getting back into the Installer groove, trying out some ergonomic Switch 2 grips I bought on Etsy, researching bike stuff because I'm about to get a Velotric e-bike, inching my way through the fourth book in The Dark Tower series, trying to figure out wha

The Verge·Tech·21d ago

Why This $520 Laptop DESTROYS More Expensive Models

The OmniBook 3 isn’t a sweet treat, but it gets things done on the cheap. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Laptop prices are out of whack. $500 used to get you a tolerable laptop, and $900 got you a really good one. They often had similar CPU, RAM, and storage options because that stuff was comparatively cheap; the difference was often in build quality and screen rather than power. But RAMageddon has thrown everything off. Even laptops like the $950 Surface Laptop now start with 8G

The Verge·Tech·21d ago
Breaking

Why Amazon Just Made Your Favorite Devices Up To 60% MORE EXPENSIVE

The Echo Dot Max went from $99.99 to $119.99 overnight, while its sibling the Echo Dot jumped to $79.99 from $49.99. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Citing "significant increases in memory and storage component costs," in a statement given to Fortune, Amazon has raised prices on Echos, Kindles, Fire TVs, and Eeros by up to 60 percent. The cheapest products in Amazon's lineup were hit hardest, with the Echo Dot smart speaker jumping from $49.99 to $79.99. The Fire TV Stick 4K Ma

The Verge·Tech·21d ago

The Mesmerizing Tool Turning Anyone Into a COMPOSER

So pretty. | Screenshot: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge I remember having a Spirograph as a kid and being obsessed with it. Its geometric patterns are hypnotic and gorgeous. I also love generative music composition. So bringing those two things together in a browser tab, I'm hooked. Musical Spirograph is a relatively simple concept. A set of points dash around the screen according to mathematical equations, generating hypotrochoids and epitrochoids. Those points pass through a series of concentr

The Verge·Tech·21d ago
Business

The CLOSED-DOOR Meeting That Could Reshape Hollywood FOREVER

Paramount Skydance representatives are expected to meet on Monday with the California Attorney General’s office to discuss a potential settlement of the states’ antitrust case, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Paramount has been pushing hard for a deal to allow its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to close. The deal […]

Variety·Business·21d ago

The $150 BILLION Media Sector Fighting for Its SURVIVAL

There’s no doubt that 2026 will go down as a milestone year for the growth in popularity of vertical media content in the U.S. The sector is booming but still incredibly diffuse. That will change as microdramas and other formats proliferate and generate more advertising, subscription and in-app purchase revenue. Those are among the conclusions […]

Variety·Business·21d ago

The Monday Meeting That Could RESHAPE Hollywood Forever

Paramount Skydance representatives are expected to meet on Monday with the California Attorney General’s office to discuss a potential settlement of the states’ antitrust case, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Paramount has been pushing hard for a deal to allow its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to close. The deal […]

Variety·Business·21d ago

The Hidden Cost Women Pay for Being TOO Easy

Heather (a pseudonym) was a senior leader at her firm, one level below the C-suite. And the C-suite had some really big personalities. Heather was excellent at reading those personalities. She understood them, anticipated what they needed and often served as the go-between among these higher-ups, playing emotional regulator for them independently and as a group. These roles made her indispensable, but they were not actually part of her job and they took up a lot of her time. The whole team funct

The ONE Decision That KILLED a Fitness EMPIRE

I used to schlep from my office to a 6:30 p.m. Soul Survivor class, shower, and make dinner by 8 p.m. Every week. The waiting lists were insane. The bike you got mattered. Thirty-four dollars for a cycling class and nobody blinked. That wasn’t about fitness. SoulCycle was always about selling a version of yourself back to you, one you could embody if you worked hard enough. The brand said as much itself. Its tagline was never about the workout: “Take your journey. Change your body. Find your sou

When Your Love For Your Job Becomes DANGEROUS

Below, Claire Stapleton shares five key insights from her new book, Don’t Be Evil: Bad Bosses, Fake Promises, and My Escape From Big Tech. Stapleton spent 12 years at Google, joining straight out of college in 2007 and rising to become a senior communications leader at YouTube. In 2018, she co-organized the Google Walkout—in which 20,000 employees protested the company’s handling of sexual harassment—and left Google shortly after. Don’t Be Evil is her memoir about that journey. What’s the Big Id

How to Avoid the NIGHTMARE That Haunts Retirees

Anytime a grizzled mentor in a movie mentions that he’s one day away from collecting his pension, the audience knows he won’t make it to the end credits. Filmmakers rely on this cliché for a reason: The heartbreaking unfairness resonates with all of us. Nearly everyone can name a family member, colleague, or friend who never got to enjoy their retirement because death came too soon. Dying before you get a chance to enjoy the hard-earned fruits of your labor feels like the worst thing in the worl

Politics

Why This Justice Dept. Official Just FLED After Alienating Everyone

Ed Martin leaving Justice Dept. after tumultuous tenure that alienated colleagues  The Washington Post Trump loyalist Ed Martin is leaving the Justice Department to focus on election ‘legal battles’  AP News Trump says Ed Martin, pardon attorney, is departing DOJ  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Controversial attorney Ed Martin leaving Justice Department  The Hill Trump Says Controversial US Attorney Ed Martin to Leave Role  Bloomberg.com

Breaking

The MIDNIGHT Deadline That Could Reshape U.S.-Canada Trade FOREVER

Canadian negotiators were in Washington to finalize a deal that would stave off new tariffs and improve the terms of existing ones, but Mark Carney faces a tough sell back home.

The Supreme Court Decision That Let Trump Keep His SIDE HUSTLE

Supreme Court says Trump can continue ballroom work as it weighs case  The Washington Post Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now  AP News Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now  SCOTUSblog Trump Can Keep Building Ballroom While Supreme Court Weighs Appeal  WSJ The Case of the Disappearing, Reappearing White House Ballroom Stairs  The New York Times

Breaking

The Trade War Move That Just SHATTERED North America's Economic Alliance

Mark Carney suspended talks and will take out retaliatory tariffs against the United States after days of negotiations to stave off new levies by the Trump administration ended in an impasse.

The Trade WAR That Just Put Your Grocery Bill in JEOPARDY

Mark Carney accuses Washington of ‘unfair’ last-minute changes to deal, as US and Canada fail to reach agreement after three-day extension of talks Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has promised to match US tariffs “dollar for dollar”, after the two sides failed to agree a trade deal by the deadline of midnight on Friday. Canadian officials had worked hard in good faith but “last-minute changes in the US proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic and called into question the reliability of any dea

The Pentagon Just FIRED Leaders Who Dared to SPEAK OUT

Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes leaders who criticized DOD’s interference  The Washington Post Open Letter to Our Stakeholders from the Military Deputy to the Publisher  stripes.com Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes leaders amid Hegseth pressure campaign  CNN Pentagon Fires Editor and Publisher of Independent Military Publication  The New York Times Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership  AP News

What Trump Just Won Permission to BUILD — For Now

Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to proceed for now  Axios Chief Justice Allows Trump to Continue White House Ballroom Construction, for Now  The New York Times Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for now  PBS Trump Can Keep Building Ballroom While Supreme Court Weighs Appeal  WSJ Trump’s Ballroom Isn’t Just a Farce Anymore—It’s a Threat  The Nation

Trump's SHOCKING Senate Pick in South Carolina Revealed

Trump urges South Carolinians to make Sen. Darline Graham the GOP nominee for US Senate  AP News With his political capital on the line, Trump rallies for Darline Graham in South Carolina  CNN With Midterms Approaching, Trump Implores Republicans: Pretend I’m on the Ballot!  The New York Times Trump fires back after protester interrupts Myrtle Beach rally for Graham: 'Mom is voting for us'  Fox News Trump tries new midterm message to supporters: ‘Pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot’  NBC New

The Woman Who Turned Republicans Into FEMINISTS Overnight

It’s a miracle: Natalie Harp has turned Republicans into feminists | Arwa Mahdawi  The Guardian Natalie Harp’s Intimate Letters to Trump Revealed in Full  thedailybeast.com Opinion | Natalie’s Magnificent Obsession  The New York Times ‘My Guardian and Protector’: Natalie Harp letters express her devotion to Trump  CNN Trump aide Natalie Harp worked at the White House without security clearance for a year  MS NOW

Why GOP Ranchers Are FURIOUS at Trump's Latest Move

GOP lawmakers criticize Trump’s beef import plan amid blowback from ranchers  NBC News Trump defends pause on beef tariffs amid criticism from US cattle producers  CNN NCBA Statement on President Trump’s Truth Social Post  National Cattlemen's Beef Association Opinion | Trump hits pause on a free-trade beef  The Washington Post Trump Announces Move to Lift Ground Beef Tariffs in Bid to Lower Prices  The New York Times

Breaking

The Deleted Tweets That Reveal Trump Aide's SHOCKING January 6 Support

Deleted tweets show Natalie Harp’s zealous support for Trump on Jan. 6  CNN A Natalie Harp Conspiracy Theory (Not Really)  Mother Jones ‘With All My Heart, Natalie.’ Trump’s Most Devoted Aide Emerges.  The New York Times Natalie Harp’s Intimate Letters to Trump Revealed in Full  The Daily Beast The White House Freak-Out Over Natalie Harp  The Atlantic

The $40 Trillion Bill That Just Came DUE

As debt surpasses $40 trillion, the bill for Washington spending comes due  The Washington Post Opinion | An Ancient Sumerian Solution to Our $40 Trillion Deficit  The New York Times Vance: Bessent has ‘very discreet plan’ to shrink $40 trillion national debt  The Hill How Much the National Debt Grew Under Trump and Biden  Time Magazine 3 things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt  NPR

Breaking

The Senator Who Shaped DECADES of American Politics Has Died

Former Kansas Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker dies at 94  CNN Former U.S. Senator from Topeka, Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker dies at 94  KSNT 27 News Nancy Kassebaum, first woman to represent Kansas in U.S. Senate, dies at 94  KCTV Kansas political trailblazer Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker dies at 94  Kansas Reflector Nancy Kassebaum, First Woman to Chair a Major Senate Panel, Dies at 94  The New York Times

Breaking

Why This Military Newspaper Editor Was SILENCED

US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired  BBC Open Letter to Our Stakeholders from the Military Deputy to the Publisher  stripes.com Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes leaders amid Hegseth pressure campaign  CNN Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leadership after editor, reporter oppose military interference  NBC News Trump Administration Updates: Pentagon Fires Top Journalists at Military News Outlet  The New York Times

Why Trump's Plan to Cut Grocery Costs Sparked GOP REVOLT

Trump’s foreign beef push to cut grocery costs sparks GOP revolt from ranching country  Fox Business Trump defends pause on beef tariffs amid criticism from US cattle producers  CNN GOP lawmakers criticize Trump’s beef import plan amid blowback from ranchers  NBC News Opinion | Trump hits pause on a free-trade beef  The Washington Post Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariff  CNBC

International

Why China Just Rejected Trump's Economic D-DAY Threat

Live updates: Key Iranian trading partner China rejects Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ threat  CNN Iran warns of ‘devastating’ response to US sanctions as America prepares for new phase of war  Fox News Live updates: Iran and China push back after Trump’s economic threat  CNN US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions  Reuters ‘There is no breaking point’: The problem with Trump’s plan to economically strangle Iran  Politico

The Trade War That Just Shattered North America's Economic ALLIANCE

Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Collapse; Washington Imposes New Tariffs  The New York Times Trump’s Canada trade deadline is hours away. Here’s what to know  CNN Canada-U.S. Tariff Talks Continue as Trump’s Midnight Deadline Looms  The New York Times US is set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products  AP News No deal reached in U.S.-Canada trade talks as 50 percent tariffs take effect  The Washington Post

Iran's DEVASTATING Response to U.S. Sanctions Is Coming

Iran warns of ‘devastating’ response to US sanctions as America prepares for new phase of war  Fox News Live updates: Iran and China push back after Trump’s economic threat  CNN US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions  Reuters ‘There is no breaking point’: The problem with Trump’s plan to economically strangle Iran  Politico Live - US pressure builds on Iran as Trump says Tehran not ready for ‘right deal’  Iran International

The Trade WAR That Just Made Everything You Buy MORE EXPENSIVE

Canadian prime minister suspends trade talks with U.S., setting new 50% tariffs in motion  NBC News US-Canada trade war reignites as talks fail at last minute  CNN Donald Trump's 50% US tariffs on Canada to be matched 'dollar for dollar' after trade talks collapse  Sky News Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down  BBC Canada vows to match Trump’s 50% tariffs after trade deal talks fail  The Guardian

Why Iran Is REFUSING Trump's Deal Right Now

U.S.-Iran Live Updates: Trump says Iran "not ready to make the right deal" as U.S. turns to economic warfare  CBS News US-Iran war latest: Trump calls Iran war ‘a little detour’ as Tehran keeps up defiance ahead of looming sanctions  CNN Iran says new US sanctions violate sovereignty of other states  Al Jazeera Top Iran official says U.S. focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily  NPR ‘There is no breaking point’: The problem with Trump’s plan to economically strangle Iran  Politi

The Online Networks Behind a Teenage Girl's BRUTAL Murder

Swedish police probe online networks after teenage girl killed in school sword attack  Reuters Victim of sword attack at a Swedish school was a 17-year-old girl  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Sweden’s Kristersson Cancels Campaign Speech After School Attack  Bloomberg An 18-year-old with a sword attacks a school in Sweden, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured  AP News One killed in sword attack at Swedish school  BBC

The School Attack That Left Sweden in SHOCK

Sword attack at Swedish school kills 17-year-old girl, injures 3 others, police say  CBS News Victim of sword attack at a Swedish school was a 17-year-old girl  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Swedish police probe online networks after teenage girl killed in school sword attack  Reuters An 18-year-old with a sword attacks a school in Sweden, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured  AP News Sweden: One killed in school sword attack  dw.com

What This Father Did to His Son on Mount Fuji Will ENRAGE You

Boy, seven, had complained of feeling tired so father left him with snacks and a soft drink and continued his climb A man who abandoned his seven-year-old son on Mount Fuji in Japan after the boy complained of feeling tired while on a family hike has been reprimanded by local police. A worker on Japan’s highest mountain discovered the child sitting alone on a bench near the sixth station of the Fujinomiya trail at an altitude of more than 2,000 metres (6,500 feet) on Thursday. Continue reading.

Breaking

Putin Claims Ukraine Just Opened PANDORA'S Box With Latest Strikes

Putin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with strikes on economic targets  Reuters Ukraine Drones Strike Samara Oil Refinery, E-Commerce Warehouse  Bloomberg.com Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 19, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Putin pledges help for Wildberries warehouses hit by Ukraine  Financial Times Putin continues to insist that strikes on Russian facilities have "no critical consequences and never will"  Українська правда

The Shopping Trip That Ended in TRAGEDY for 16 People

Death toll rises to 16 after Russian drone strike on Ukrainian shopping mall  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage as Zelensky condemns 'despicable' Russian strike  BBC Russian ‘double-tap’ attack on Ukrainian shopping mall kills at least 16  Financial Times Ukraine war: Russia 'deprived of millions of dollars' as Kyiv hits one of its largest oil refineries  Sky News Russian 'double-tap' strike on shopping centre in Ukraine kills 16 and woun

Science

JWST Just Revealed Early Galaxies Are FAR More Massive Than We Thought

Astronomers using JWST have discovered that massive early galaxies contain far more small, faint stars than expected. That hidden population could make some of these galaxies three to four times more massive than previous estimates. The finding makes it even harder to explain how enormous, mature galaxies formed so soon after the Big Bang. It could also suggest that planets around low-mass stars were more common in the early universe than scientists realized.

Health

The Vaccine That Could Finally STOP Cancer From COMING BACK

A personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows promise in reducing recurrence and spread. Iparraguirre Recio · Moment/Getty A late-stage trial found that a personalized mRNA therapy for melanoma outperformed Keytruda alone on two important measures of treatment success. The experimental treatment is tailored to the unique mutations in each patient’s tumor to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. Experts say the findings are encouraging, but deta

Healthline·Health·21d ago

The Daily HABIT That's Secretly Doubling Your CANCER Risk

Drinking at least one sugary beverage a day could more than double your risk for stomach cancer. Milky Way/Moment/Getty Images A new study reports that drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage a day could more than double a person’s risk of stomach cancer.   Researchers say that artificially sweetened beverages were not linked to higher stomach cancer risk, however. Stomach cancer is currently the fifth most common cancer worldwide and can be deadly.  A new study found that drinking at

Healthline·Health·21d ago

Why MORE Parents Are Saying NO to Vaccines as Measles EXPLODES

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%.

Healthline·Health·21d ago

The HANDFUL That Could Save Your Heart Every SINGLE Day

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·21d ago

Are These Viral Health HACKS Actually 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·21d ago

The SHOCKING 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·21d ago

Why Taking the STAIRS 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·21d ago

The Common MEDICATION That Might SLOW 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·21d ago

Why Taking OZEMPIC Before Surgery Won't Do What You THINK

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

Healthline·Health·21d ago

The DEADLY Bacteria Spreading Across Gulf Beaches RIGHT NOW

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·21d ago

The Weight Loss Drug Side Effect Big Pharma Didn't Want You to DISCOVER

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

Healthline·Health·21d ago

The Frozen Fruit in Your Freezer That Could KILL You

The FDA upgraded a recall on organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries from Publix to Class I. Flavia Morlachetti · Moment/Getty The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded the recall of frozen GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries from Publix to Class I.  A Class I recall indicates the highest level of health risk.  The initial recall of frozen berry products sold at Publix supermarkets was linked to potential E. coli contamination.  The Food and Drug Administra

Healthline·Health·21d ago

Why America's Food Supply Keeps FAILING Safety Tests

Jalapeño peppers supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at major U.S. retailers like Whole Foods have been linked to salmonella. H-E-B has removed jalapeño products supplied by NatureBest. anand purohit/Moment/Getty Images Several Taylor Farms products containing jalapeño peppers have been recalled due to concerns about Salmonella contamination. NatureBest issued a voluntary recall for products containing jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors. H-E-B, Whole Foods, and other major U.S. retailers

Healthline·Health·21d ago

The CONTROVERSIAL Hack Young Men Are Using to Transform Their Bodies

Young men are “T-maxxing” their testosterone levels on social media to optimize their bodies and mood. aire images/Moment/Getty Images “Testosterone-maxxing” or “T-maxxing” is a social media trend that promotes testosterone for improved strength, appearance, and confidence in young men. While medically appropriate in some cases, boosting testosterone with unprescribed hormones can suppress natural testosterone production. Experts warn that social media use may intensify body dissatisfaction

Healthline·Health·21d ago

Why Exercise Might Be USELESS for Losing Weight

Exercise may not be a powerful weight-loss tool on its own, but it appears to play a much bigger role in preventing lost weight from returning. By preserving muscle, supporting metabolism, improving fat burning, and regulating appetite and blood sugar, regular activity can make long-term weight maintenance easier.

Sports

What's About to Happen on Pennsylvania Avenue That NEVER Has Before

As part of ongoing festivities for America’s 250th birthday on July 4, IndyCar is taking over the nation’s capital this Saturday and Sunday. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., might be the only time fans get to see race cars speeding down Pennsylvania Avenue. Here is everything you need to know about this inaugural event, including how to watch at home. What’s the schedule for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix? The Freedom Grand Prix takes place over two days. On Saturday, August 22, dr

Where to Watch Tonight's EXPLOSIVE Welterweight Showdown

In an epic bout, Premier Boxing Champions travels to Nevada this weekend, as Las Vegas-native Rolando “Rolly” Romero (17-2-0) defends his WBA welterweight title against Brooklyn-born boxer Teofimo Lopez (22-2-0) in a high-profile match. Romero vs. Lopez takes place on Saturday, Aug. 22 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada with a start time of […]

Variety·Sports·20d ago
Entertainment

The Tragic END of a Hollywood Star at Just 36

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,

The Mark Ruffalo ATTACK That Paramount Just Called ANTISEMITIC

Paramount has come out swinging against a Friday screed from Mark Ruffalo, in which the award-winning actor accused moguls David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.” A spokesperson for the David Ellison-run enterprise said the company is “troubled when antisemitic tropes are invoked in purported […]

What Jason Bateman REALLY Considers Himself Behind the Camera

Jason Bateman is this year’s Emmy overachiever, nominated for lead limited series actor and limited series directing on Netflix’s “Black Rabbit,” and as both supporting actor and executive producer on another limited series, HBO Max’s “DTF St. Louis.” So where does the multi-hyphenate’s brain reside more in these days, as an actor or director? “They […]

Hollywood's SECRET Plan to Control AI Before It CONTROLS Them

A group of Hollywood filmmakers, executives and actors has spent the last three years secretly meeting with Silicon Valley executives to try to address a simmering issue in the industry: how to define where AI is useful in the context of a human-controlled creative process. The meetings were first convened in November 2023 by LucasFilm […]

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Why This Star-Studded Comedy Falls Completely FLAT

I watched "Spa Weekend" and realized that the genre it’s in — the high-concept movie with the concept in the title, the comedy that puts out a vibe of "Look, I’m crass and dumb and obvious! And that’s why you like me!" — may be entering its twilight zone.

The AWKWARD Moment Bill Maher Confronted Hunter Biden on LIVE TV

After enduring years of character assassinations by the right, Hunter Biden is in the throes of a chaotic media blitz that’s included Twitter-trolling, posting on Substack and appearances on a number of far-right podcasts, from Hitler worshipper Nick Fuentes and Russia stooge Tucker Carlson to conspiracy theorist Candace Owens. Is Joe Biden’s wayward son trying […]

The Film That Just Won Sarajevo's TOP Prize

Sandra Wollner’s “Everytime” continued its winning streak at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where the Cannes Un Certain Regard winner took home the Heart of Sarajevo for best narrative feature film. The Austrian director’s third feature was the unanimous choice of a jury headed by two-time Academy Award nominee Emily Watson, which said in its citation: […]

Why Olivia Rodrigo Just Released a Song You CAN'T Stream

It was already clear Olivia Rodrigo is in full feminist mode these days, with her all-female music festival, Daisy Chain Fields, set to take place in California’s Orange County next Saturday. But it’s perhaps even clearer now that Rodrigo is releasing a non-album track, “Serena Joy,” named after a prominent character in “The Handmaid’s Tale” […]

The Slovenian Film About Online Friends That's CAPTIVATING Critics

Anyone with a scrolling habit will know that social media can be a soothing place for the downbeat and lonely. Yet the intimacy you can strike up with strangers rubs up against the uncomfortable fact that our online personae are always manipulated to an extent. Writer-director Urša Menart’s luminous Sarajevo competition title “Everything That’s Wrong […]

What 'Dune: Prophecy' Season 2 Will Do That ACTRESSES Never Get

Starring in HBO Max’s “Dune: Prophecy” has been a major “departure” for Emily Watson, whose lauded career was built upon major independent and arthouse successes such as Lars von Trier’s “Breaking the Waves” and Robert Altman’s “Gosford Park.” As she embarks on a second season of the hit show, the actress feels more settled in […]

The Beloved '80s Icon Who Just Passed Away

Michael Wright, an actor known for his roles in “The Five Heartbeats,” “The Principal” and “V,” has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 70. His wife, Susan Wright, announced his death in a post shared Friday evening on Instagram. “It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart […]

Why Andrew Garfield Almost WALKED AWAY From Hollywood Forever

Andrew Garfield admits he has a secret Instagram account. “I’m as addicted as anybody. My screen time notifications are horrific to me. It’s like, I’ve given all of those hours to nothing,” he says. “It’s genuinely enraging because we don’t have as much control over these impulses as we should, and it’s been by design. […]

W. Kamau Bell's Most Indispensable Tool Is Surprisingly PRACTICAL

I’m just as confused as you. | Image: Aundre Larrow W. Kamau Bell is one of those people who has always just seemed to be there. From Totally Biased, to Politically Re-Active, United Shades of America, and We Need to Talk About Cosby, his blend of comedy, social commentary, and political activism has helped him stand out. He's won a Peabody and four Emmys, been a Celebrity Jeopardy! champion, received honors from the ACLU, and been crowned the Ambassador of Fishbone by founding member Chris Do

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The Box Office Battle That Spider-Man Is About to WIN

“Insidious: Out of the Further” leapfrogged “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and took the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office on Friday, but Marvel’s webslinger is still poised to win the weekend. “Out of the Further,” the fifth installment in the “Insidious” franchise, grossed $10.6 million on Friday from 3,303 North American theaters. By […]

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Can This Wholesome Movie Give Enid Blyton the PADDINGTON Treatment?

If the children’s books of Enid Blyton have fallen out of fashion in classrooms and libraries — largely due to the racism and regressive gender politics throughout the British author’s oeuvre — they remain ripe for rehabilitation through adaptation. The BBC has churned out seven series of “Malory Towers” since 2020; in 2023, “The Famous […]

How 'Abbott Elementary' Pulled Off the IMPOSSIBLE

They say that every trip to watch a ballgame is a different experience: a chance to see stolen bases and home runs; antics from the bleachers that end up on kiss cams and dance cams; fly balls soaring into the stands; or your daily caloric intake from hot dogs and popcorn. This unpredictability can be […]

The Superhero Who's Captured Our Hearts for DECADES — But Why?

Why does everyone love Spider-Man so much? When “Spider-Man: No Way Home” came out at the end of 2021, it made an insane amount of money ($814 million in the U.S. alone), blasting away any vestige of that era’s comic-book-movie fatigue. I thought the reason for the film’s mind-boggling success was obvious: It had three […]

The Hollywood Accusation That Just Sparked an EXPLOSIVE Feud

Mark Ruffalo has fired back at Paramount after the company slammed the actor as “antisemitic” for accusing David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.” “The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest,” Ruffalo wrote on X Saturday morning. “Criticizing the actions of […]

The Billion-Dollar Secret Taylor Sheridan Allegedly STOLE

Writer Lauren J. Salkin has accused Taylor Sheridan of stealing his marquee series “Yellowstone” from her 2016 pitch in a lawsuit filed on Friday. 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate Entertainment are also listed as defendants. Reps for Sheridan, 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate Entertainment did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment. In the […]

The Film That Just Dominated Norway's BIGGEST Awards

Joachim Trier’s Oscar winner “Sentimental Value” became this year’s biggest Amanda Awards winner, taking home eight statuettes, including the top prize for best Norwegian film.  Trier was also awarded for directing, as well as his screenplay written with longtime collaborator Eskil Vogt. “There’s a lot of stuff going on when you make and release films, […]

The Music Manager Who Built SUPERSTAR Careers Has Died

Dale Morris, one of the leading names in the ranks of Nashville music managers, who helped build up superstar careers for the group Alabama and then Kenny Chesney nearly from scratch, died Friday at 89. A representative said Morris died in his sleep. “He lived a big, bold, beautiful, blessed life, and I’m holding onto […]

The Surprising Way to Get HBO Max FREE for a Week

Despite HBO Max hiking prices again last fall, the streamer is hoping to win over some new customers, with a 7-day free trial through Prime Video, just in time for the buzzy premiere of “Lanterns” and awards season pushes for critically-acclaimed shows like “Hacks” and “The Pitt.” While Amazon usually saves its streaming deals for […]

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The REMOTE Military Site Where 8 Just Lost Their Lives

Plane Crash Near Remote Military Radar Site in Alaska Kills 8  WSJ Charter plane crashes in fog while trying to land at remote Alaska military airstrip  CNN Plane that crashed in Southwest Alaska, killing 8, was attempting to land in foggy conditions  Yahoo No survivors in Southwest Alaska plane crash with 8 on board  KYUK All 8 killed in plane crash chartered by Army Corps of Engineers at remote Alaska radar site  Alaska's News Source

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Why Thousands Are Still TRAPPED in Darkness After 10 Days

Desperation Mounts as Thousands in Indiana Endure 10 Days Without Power  The New York Times Community groups helps families affected by storms  WSBT Class-action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO as storm power outages continue in NW Indiana, transmission line setback in Schererville  ABC7 Chicago ‘Pinching on food’: Gary remains in dark for 11th day as pressure on NIPSCO mounts  WGN-TV Thousands without power in NW Indiana after pole fire, downed lines  NBC 5 Chicago

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What the Defense DIDN'T Say in This Shocking Murder Trial

Defense Rests Case in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial  The New York Times Expert witnesses give dueling assessments of whether Lindsay Clancy was in psychosis the day she killed her children  The Boston Globe Lindsay Clancy trial: When is verdict, what it would mean? Lawyer Kevin Reddington's first reaction as defense rests  Hindustan Times Lindsay Clancy told children "go to God" during murders, prosecution psychiatrist says at trial  CBS News Recap: Defense in Lindsay Clancy trial rests, prosecuto

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The Lindsay Clancy Trial Twist That Changes EVERYTHING

Recap: Defense in Lindsay Clancy trial rests, prosecutors call 1st rebuttal witness  NBC Boston Expert witnesses give dueling assessments of whether Lindsay Clancy was in psychosis the day she killed her children  The Boston Globe Lindsay Clancy suffering 'command hallucination' when she killed children, court hears  BBC Lindsay Clancy told children "go to God" during murders, prosecution psychiatrist says at trial  CBS News Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial nears its end as defense attorney

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The BITCOIN Texts That Led to a Grandmother's DEATH

Missing New York grandmother found dead near Las Vegas airport after mysterious Bitcoin texts  Fox News NY grandmother reported missing in Las Vegas found dead, family says  KSNV A New York grandma went missing in Las Vegas. Now her family is getting texts asking for money.  CBS News Missing New York City grandmother found dead near airport in Las Vegas  NBC News Family receives mysterious texts after woman goes missing in Las Vegas  KLAS 8 News Now

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The Water Crisis That Just Hit 40 MILLION Americans

Drastic water cuts issued for California, Nevada and Arizona from drought-stricken Colorado River  CBS News U.S. Cuts Colorado River Water for Arizona, California and Nevada  The New York Times Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge  AP News Colorado is spared from mandatory cuts as feds finalize Colorado River rules for next two years  Colorado Public Radio Nevada warns feds: Don’t make Las Vegas pay for Colorado River crisis  Las Vegas Review-Journa

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Why Thousands Are STILL Without Power Ten Days After The Storm

Ten days after storm, thousands are still waiting for power in Indiana  The Washington Post Gary Residents Have Been Without Power For 10 Days. Here’s How You Can Help  Block Club Chicago Desperation Mounts as Thousands in Indiana Endure 10 Days Without Power  The New York Times Class-action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO as storm power outages continue in NW Indiana, transmission line setback in Schererville  ABC7 Chicago As power surrounds them, 8 Hammond homes without power seek answers from NI

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Why Millions in the Southwest Just Lost Their WATER

U.S. Cuts Colorado River Water for Arizona, California and Nevada  The New York Times Three Colorado River states must take big water cuts as biggest US reservoirs plunge to record lows  CNN Feds establish goal for Lake Powell elevations with finalized 2-year plan  KSL.com Federal government orders steep Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Composting offers water-saving solution as Arizona faces Colorado River cuts  AZ Fa

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Why This Convicted Killer Won't Get Another TRIAL

Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf - CBS Texas  CBS News Judge rules on Karmelo Anthony new-trial bid after ex-lawyers detail dispute that kept him from testifying  Fox News Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial after murder conviction in track meet stabbing  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos North Texas judge issues ruling on Karmelo Anthony appeal for retrial  WFAA LIVE | Karmelo Anthony Trial: Judge to decide on defense

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