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The Shocking Loss That Just Stunned HOLLYWOOD

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,

Tech

The Country About to BAN Every Teen From Social Media

Prime minister Christopher Luxon’s party to introduce bill seeking the ban, citing harm to a generation of children New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon has said his party will introduce a bill in parliament that ⁠seeks to ban children ⁠under ​16 from using social media, proposing fines of up to 10% of a platform’s global revenue for non-compliance. The bill would ⁠require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users’ ages, including by utilising existing account infor

The Guardian·Tech·19d ago

The SECRET Treasure AI Companies Are DESPERATE to Access

Architecture may be one of AI’s hardest pursuits. Unlike coding or writing, the data that could be used to train an architecture AI model is not widely available (or stealable) online. Rather, it’s stored away in the servers and physical filing cabinets of individual architecture firms. Digital drawings, 3D models, and even hand sketches are the blood and guts of an architecture project, and they’re all vastly more complicated than the résumé writing or HTML coding that AI tools have quickly mas

Fast Company·Tech·19d ago

The Machines That Just Made Usain Bolt's Record OBSOLETE

Tiangong Ultra (left) also broke the 400 meter world record during this year’s World Humanoid Robot Games. | Image: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images The 9.58-second 100-meter dash record set by Usain Bolt in 2009 has been outpaced by Chinese robots participating at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. In a preliminary heat on Saturday, Tiangong Ultra, made by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation ​Center, ran the distance in 9.39 seconds, followed by the Honor-developed Lightning at 9.47 second

The Verge·Tech·19d ago

How AI Just Made Every Logistics Worker OBSOLETE

The multi-trillion-dollar logistics industry runs on trucks and trains, ships and planes. It also runs on calls, texts, and email.  “We get hundreds of thousands of emails saying, ‘Hey, I have this freight that needs to move from X to Y—how much would it cost?’” says Mike Neill, chief technology officer at logistics provider C.H. Robinson.   The details vary from load to load and mode to mode, but generally a company that wants to ship a load of goods reaches out to freight brokers, who in turn

Fast Company·Tech·19d ago

The Surprisingly HUMAN Problem With Teaching AI Good Taste

Ben Blumenrose has noticed that the floor for AI-generated website design is rising fast. As co-founder and managing partner at the venture capital firm Designer Fund, and a practicing designer for two decades, Blumenrose has been tracking the rapid improvement of AI-generated visuals. He can still spot the difference between a site designed by a professional human and one produced by a model (some tells: the proliferation of “pills,” floating dashboards, and gradients, gradients, gradients), bu

Fast Company·Tech·19d ago

The Privacy Phone That Could Free You From GOOGLE Forever

The Razr Ultra line is among those due to receive GrapheneOS support next year. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge GrapheneOS, an open source version of Android that prioritizes security and privacy, has detailed its plans for supporting Motorola smartphones. Official support is set to arrive next year, starting with traditional flagships, before rolling out to Motorola's foldable phones and perhaps cheaper models, eventually. In a Mastodon thread, the GrapheneOS Foundation announced that i

The Verge·Tech·19d ago

Why Every AI Boom Looks Different But Ends the SAME

The beginning of the 20th century, much like the beginning of the 21st, was an era of increasing optimism. The financial panics of 1873 and 1893 were in the past, new technologies like electricity and internal combustion were just gaining traction and Morganization was creating trusts insulated from the ravages of competition.  The financial journalist Alexander Dana Noyes wrote at the time that the market “based its ideas and conduct on the assumption that we were living in a New Era; that old

Fast Company·Tech·19d ago
Breaking

Why Kids Are Now OUTLEARNING Artificial Intelligence

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. Kids outlearn AI—and we still don’t know why Teaching a computer to use human language requires an inhuman amount of data. An LLM can easily churn through a hundred thousand times…

The Tech Giants Quietly SLASHING Jobs in August

August is quickly coming to a close, but it appears to be ending the way it began: with mass layoffs at some of the biggest tech companies on the planet. Here’s the latest roundup of recent job cuts from some of the most prominent tech players in the industry. Apple slashes positions on Siri and Vision Pro teams Of all the tech layoffs this month so far, the recent job cuts at Apple seem to have grabbed the most headlines. This is for a few reasons. First, Apple rarely announces mass layoffs—s

Fast Company·Tech·19d ago

Netflix's Next Move Could Turn Your Streaming App Into Something COMPLETELY Different

Netflix executives have considered making third-party streaming services available within its app, according to a report from The New York Times. The recent discussions reportedly centered around bringing Peacock and Fox One to Netflix, though it's unclear whether the streaming giant would sell subscriptions to the other services or add their content to its app. While Amazon's Prime Video and Roku have long sold subscriptions to rival services, the move would be a major change for Netflix, which

The Verge·Tech·19d ago

Apple's AirTags Just Got $20 Cheaper — Here's Why You NEED Them

Apple’s four-pack of second-generation AirTags is down to $79 (originally $99) at Amazon and at Target, which is the bundle’s lowest price yet. You can get an AirTag for $24 right now piecemeal, but getting four together as a set is a way to save even more. Why pay $96 for four when you can save $17? It felt like we had to wait longer for the cost to fall this much for first-gen AirTags, so it’s a little surprising to see the newer, better model available for less. Apple AirTag (second-gen) Appl

The Verge·Tech·19d ago

Why Schools Are Getting AI COMPLETELY Wrong

This article is from Making AI Work, MIT Technology Review’s limited-run newsletter examining how to apply LLMs across industries. To receive it in your inbox, sign up here. Chatbots took many schools by surprise upon their release a few years ago. Suddenly, students carried an app in their phones that could magically answer almost any…

Why Trump Says Rejecting Data Centers Is a MISTAKE

Trump says rejecting data centers is "a mistake"  Axios How the GOP is approaching data center backlash and why Trump is pivoting to North Korea: Morning Rundown  NBC News Trump says 'OK' if Republicans oppose contentious data centers  USA Today Trump Defends AI Data Centers—Says Opposing Them Is A ‘Mistake’ And ‘Smart Ones’ Want Them  Forbes Trump Makes Economic Case For Data Centers  The South Shore Press

Google News·Tech·19d ago

The HUMANOID That Just Made Every Olympic Athlete Look SLOW

On August 17, Unitree Robotics posted a 30-second video to the Chinese social network Weibo. It showed a headless humanoid named Superman jumping six and a half feet off the ground and sprinting at more than 28 miles per hour—higher and faster than any human in history (Usain Bolt, who holds the record for fastest human, clocked a top speed of 27.78 mph). Two days later, the Hangzhou-based company went public on Shanghai’s stock market. Its stock briefly touched $163.66, a 629% premium over its

Fast Company·Tech·19d ago

The $69 Million AI Deal That's About to Change KIDS' Content

WildBrain, the Canadian children’s media company with the rights to titles such as “Yo Gabba Gabba!” and the “Teletubbies,” has purchased the child-focused generative AI startup Personality AI in a cash-and-stock deal worth up to $69 million in a bid to marry the company’s intellectual property with the startup’s conversational products. Personality AI touts its conversational character […]

Variety·Tech·19d ago

Why Cities Are Already Fighting BACK Against Robotaxis

Robotaxis are expanding. So is the fight over the rules governing them. In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul withdrew a proposal earlier this year that would have opened the door to driverless robotaxis outside New York City after taxi drivers, unions, and state lawmakers opposed it. Six months later, commercial driverless service remains illegal in the state, and legalization efforts are stalled. In DC, labor unions are fighting legislation that would legalize commercial robotaxis, while lawmakers ar

The Verge·Tech·19d ago

The Country About to BAN Social Media for an Entire Generation

New Zealand’s prime minister, Christopher Luxon, has unveiled a proposed law banning children younger than 16 from using social media platforms, citing what he said Monday was “harm being done to a generation” of young people. However, the bill hasn’t yet attracted enough support to pass into law because two of the three parties in Luxon’s coalition government will vote against it. Passage would require support from opposition lawmakers, who have yet to decide how they would vote. There also was

Fast Company·Tech·18d ago

Why Your Smartwatch Could Be WORTHLESS Soon

End of life for tech devices is kind of a fuzzy line. While people on tight budgets, or those who don’t need the latest and greatest features, often use their smartphones, tablets, and watches until they no longer run, the companies behind those devices eventually stop supporting them, which can open the door for hackers. The wording varies by company, and it’s not always set in stone, but at some point users will stop receiving new features, operating system updates, bug fixes, and, most critic

Fast Company·Tech·18d ago

Meta's Smart Glasses Are Just the BEGINNING of Something Terrifying

Meta’s smart glasses just keep weirding people out. Renamed “pervert glasses” by some critics, the Ray-Ban smart glasses, made in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, have given rise to “creepy” behavior as users photograph and record people without their permission, then share those images and videos on social media and across the broader internet. The backlash points to a rapidly growing set of privacy, security, and ethical concerns. At the same time, Meta is using the content generated across

Fast Company·Tech·18d ago

The Underground War Over Weapons You Can PRINT at Home

The creator of the world's first 3D-printed gun claims he's developed a way to thwart government-mandated software meant to block 3D printers from making firearms. It's an opening volley in what's shaping up to be an evolving battle between regulators trying to stem the tide of ghost guns and individuals trying to create workarounds. Cody Wilson, who claims to have made the detection-defying tool, is calling it "Hochulization" as a direct jab at New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who pushed through th

The Verge·Tech·18d ago

The 'Flocklash' Is Here—And It's Getting CREATIVE

Lots of people—dare we say most people—hate Flock. And, lately, they’ve been going to increasingly creative lengths to make it known.  Privately held Flock Safety is an Atlanta-based surveillance technology company that operates a nationwide network of automated cameras that record the license plate numbers and other characteristics of passing vehicles every day. Police claim that the tech is an important crime-fighting tool. Recently, though, it’s also become emblematic of citizen’s concerns a

Fast Company·Tech·18d ago

Why Gamers Are Waking Up to DEAD Devices Worth HUNDREDS

Cursed BIOS. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge When a company's software update turns your computer into a useless brick, should fixes be free? Framework, the modular computer startup, apparently thinks so. But it's not clear that computing giant Lenovo will go that far. Three weeks after a Redditor presented a nearly $300 repair bill for their handheld gaming PC - among other reports of damage and high repair bills - the company is breaking its silence. It says, in short: try holding down

The Verge·Tech·18d ago
Business

The Fast-Fashion Empire About to Flood Hong Kong With BILLIONS

Known for selling cheap clothing, the online retailer has seen its value drop sharply from earlier estimates amid scrutiny over its environmental footprint Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September, the fast-fashion retailer said on Monday, in a long-awaited listing that would value the group at close to $27bn. Founded in China and now headquartered in Singapore, the online retailer secured Beijing’s approval last month to make its initial public offering in Hong Kong. Con

The Secret to Building Culture While Your Company EXPLODES

The larger your business grows, the more difficult it is to maintain a highly engaged culture where employees are excited about the work they do and are committed to helping the organization meet its business and branding goals. Why? Because growth automatically introduces complexity in the workplace and causes the distance between the boardroom and the front line to grow as workplace head count increases. As the business scales, instead of experiencing the passion of the founders firsthand, new

Why California Just KILLED the $111 Billion Media Mega-Deal

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has canceled planned settlement talks with Paramount over the state’s lawsuit seeking to block David Ellison’s proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, accusing Paramount of acting in bad faith, according to The New York Times. Bonta is leading a coalition of 12 states in challenging the proposed merger and asking […]

Variety·Business·19d ago

What Walmart Is 3D PRINTING That Could Reshape Retail Forever

Walmart once famously hyped its “low price guarantee,” showcasing how the retailer’s scale helped customers save money. Now, in a push to cut its own costs, Walmart is 3D printing its stores.  For the last two years, contractors working for Walmart have used 3D-printed construction at a handful of sites across the U.S. The walls for five additions to existing stores in Tennessee, Missouri, Alabama, and Arkansas have been completed in this fashion so far. It’s the country’s largest deployment of

The Nvidia Number That Could CRASH the AI Boom

Nvidia's Q2 earnings to test resurgent AI trade  Yahoo Finance Nvidia’s Earnings Will Test Wall Street’s Faith in the AI Boom  WSJ Michael Burry Says Nvidia Q2 Earnings Will Be 'Lights Out' And '100% Of Announced Revenue Is Circular'  Yahoo Finance Nvidia is the beating heart of the AI boom and the stock market — which sets up a big test  MarketWatch Nvidia Stock May Plunge After Earnings, Even If It Beats (NASDAQ:NVDA)  Seeking Alpha

Why Premium Brands Are ABANDONING Discounts on Amazon

The fastest way to destroy a premium brand on Amazon isn’t a bad product page. It’s a 20%-off badge that never comes off.  That is where many brands get into trouble. Sales soften, competition heats up, and promotions start to feel like the simplest way to keep momentum going. The short-term lift may look encouraging, but the longer-term effect is harder to reverse. Shoppers begin to expect a deal, full-price purchasing becomes less common, and the brand gradually conditions its own customer to

The CEO Who Never Felt Like an IMPOSTER

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning.  By almost every measure, The Honest Company, known for its clean products, is a relatively small player in an enor

The Executive Move That Signals Roku's International AMBITIONS

Gianluca “GL” Pucacco has been named vice president of revenue operations and international growth at Roku, just as the streaming company is working toward its sale to Fox Corporation. Pucacco’s role is effective Monday, August 24. He reports to Patrick Harris, who was named senior vice president of global media revenue at Roku in February. […]

Variety·Business·19d ago

Why Millions of Americans Now Depend on STRANGERS to Survive

Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Tim Cadogan, the CEO of GoFundMe. You know GoFundMe — it’s a major fundraising platform where you can donate to help people with everything from medical expenses to little league uniforms to starting a new business. Tim took over as CEO in March 2020 — a fascinating and chaotic moment in the United States, and the moment, you’ll hear me argue, I think GoFundMe became a load-bearing part of American culture.  Verge subscribers, don’t forget you get exclusive

Nike Just Closed Two DOZEN Stores — Is Your Location Next?

Nike has been quietly shuttering Nike Well Collective stores, its small-format neighborhood shop concept. At least 24 stores have closed across a dozen states, a Fast Company review has found. The closures appear to be happening alongside a broader restructuring.  In April 2026, the sportswear giant announced it would eliminate 1,400 jobs, primarily technology roles. The brand also said it would consolidate its technology footprint to its headquarters in Oregon and the Nike India Technology Cen

The Secret Partnership Between Zillow and Redfin That Just Got EXPOSED

The FTC and Zillow have announced a settlement that ends the case alleging that a 2025 "partnership" between Zillow and Redfin violated antitrust laws. The FTC had alleged Zillow agreed to pay Redfin to syndicate its listings, while Redfin would end its own advertising contracts and promise not to compete with Zillow for multifamily listings. The FTC's settlement proposal allows Redfin to continue syndicating rental listings from Zillow "unencumbered by the anticompetitive restraints" in the ori

Why Shein's IPO Valuation Just COLLAPSED

Shein Global Holdings, the fast fashion giant, is planning to make its long-awaited stock market debut in Hong Kong next month. Known for producing and selling inexpensive clothing and apparel, Shein was founded in 2008 in China, but is now headquartered in Singapore. The company has been a big hit with younger consumers and saw its sales and user growth soar during the pandemic-era lockdowns. Its valuation reportedly topped out at around $100 billion in 2022. However, weaker sales, higher cost

Breaking

The Bombshell That Just KILLED Hollywood's Biggest Merger

California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger  The New York Times Paramount Says It Did Not Leak Discussions With California’s Attorney General to the Press  Yahoo Bonta Cancels Paramount Settlement Meeting; CA AG Accuses Ellison Of “Playing Games” In WBD Merger Talks  Deadline Readers respond: Lawsuit costs could land on taxpayers  OregonLive.com Exclusive | California Expected to Seek TV Channel Sales From Paramount-Warner  WSJ

Why Disney Just Offered Its Top Executives an ESCAPE Plan

Disney is offering longtime executives early retirement packages amid larger cost-cutting efforts and ongoing layoffs. The offer, announced in a memo to staff sent by Senior EVP and Chief People Officer Sonia Coleman on Monday, the time-limited, company-sponsored Voluntary Early Retirement Offer (VERO) program is set to give eligible executives the opportunity to retire now […]

Variety·Business·18d ago

The New Markets Betting on Whether YOUR Company Will Fire You

Prediction markets let users bet on everything from sporting events to natural disasters and the outcomes of war. But they also set odds on layoffs and staff reductions at some of the largest companies, raising a question: If the market isn’t bullish on your company’s head count numbers for next quarter, should you start looking for a new job? On platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, layoff figures for the tech sector have garnered significant action.  On Kalshi, “More tech layoffs in 2026 than

Why Bitcoin's Biggest Rally Since 2023 Has Everyone TERRIFIED

Crypto is having an extended 3-day rally, and it looks a lot like what happened back in 2023, according to at least one analyst. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum and crypto-related stocks are up today, starting the week on a high note, amid worries about the growing U.S deficit and inflation, according to CNBC. That’s after last week’s rally had crypto prices soaring 20% with Bitcoin up more than 21%, XRP surging over 46%, Ether up 28%, and Dogecoin up 30% for the week, breaking out

Why California Just ACCUSED Hollywood's Biggest Studios of Playing GAMES

California AG Calls Off Paramount-Warner Bros. Meeting, Accusing Company of “Playing Games”  The Hollywood Reporter California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger  The New York Times California attorney general cancels talks with Paramount, accuses company of leaks  NBC News Readers respond: Lawsuit costs could land on taxpayers  OregonLive.com A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one  CNBC

The 64 Cities Where Your Home Is Losing VALUE Right Now

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Based on our analysis of the Zillow Home Value Index, nationally aggregated U.S. home prices are up +1.1% year-over-year between July 2025 and July 2026. That year-over-year pace is up a tad from this time last year—back in July 2025, when the national year-over-year home price growth rate was +0.2%. And it’s up slightly from the recent year-over-year low of -0.01% in August 2025.

California Just CANCELED the Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal—What Went Wrong

California cancels mediation session for the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal  Los Angeles Times California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger  The New York Times California cancels talks with Paramount over Warner Bros deal  Honolulu Star-Advertiser Readers respond: Lawsuit costs could land on taxpayers  OregonLive.com A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one  CNBC

The Halloween Costume Target Just PULLED From Every Store

Target has removed a children’s Halloween costume from its website after social media users pointed out that it closely resembled imagery from Jim Crow-era blackface minstrelsy. The $25 costume—listed as “Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume Bodysuit”—featured a black-and-orange harlequin pattern alongside a mask featuring an oversize, exaggerated smile. The product’s marketing photograph showcased a Black child wearing the costume while holding a pose that people said evo

Politics

The Debate Gaffe That Has Everyone Talking About Sen. SCOTT

Sen. Scott calls Darline Graham 'real deal' after debate-stage gaffe  USA Today Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment  The Guardian Darline Graham’s Debate Stumble Tests Appetite for a Political Newcomer  The New York Times AP Interview: Ralph Norman questions Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina runoff  AP News Scott says ‘there’s no doubt’ Darline Graham is qualified to be senator  The Hill

The Navy Sailor Whose Father Was Just Arrested by Immigration — While He Serves

U.S. Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials  CBS News He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him  CNN Servicemember aboard USS Lincoln decries father’s ICE detention  The Hill Father of sailor aboard the beleaguered USS Abraham Lincoln detained by immigration authorities, family says  NBC News U.S. Olympic Star Retires After Shocking Cardiac Arrest  The Daily Beast

The Navy Sailor Whose Father Just Became an ICE TARGET

Servicemember aboard USS Lincoln decries father’s ICE detention  The Hill Father of sailor aboard the beleaguered USS Abraham Lincoln detained by immigration authorities, family says  NBC News He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him.  10TV U.S. Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials  CBS News U.S. Olympic Star Retires After Shocking Cardiac Arrest  The Daily Beast

The Sailor Fighting for Country While ICE Holds His FATHER Hostage

Servicemember aboard USS Lincoln decries father’s ICE detention  The Hill Father of sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln taken into US immigration detention  Reuters Father of sailor aboard the beleaguered USS Abraham Lincoln detained by immigration authorities, family says  NBC News U.S. Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials  CBS News Buffalo Bills Star’s 2-Year-Old Son Dies After Drowning  The Daily Beast

The Deputy Who Killed Her Just Met His OWN Fate Behind BARS

Sean Grayson, former Sangamon County deputy convicted in killing of Sonya Massey, dies in prison, attorney says  CBS News Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says  CNN Sean Grayson, ex-deputy convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey, dies, attorney says  NBC News Lawyers: convicted murderer Sean Grayson dies in prison  WCIA.com Ex-deputy convicted in Sonya Massey killing dies in prison  USA Today

The Sailor's Father Who Just Got DETAINED by Immigration

Father of sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln taken into US immigration detention  Reuters Father of USS Lincoln sailor taken into ICE detention while son deployed in Middle East  The Guardian ‘How can I continue?’ Sailor’s anguish after father detained by DHS while he serves aboard a U.S. carrier  The Independent U.S. Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials  CBS News Father of sailor aboard the beleaguered USS Abraham Lincoln detained by immigration authorities,

Why AOC's Private Health Decision Could Transform MILLIONS of Careers

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs, and she’s doing it in public. On Instagram, she filmed herself giving the first hormone injection, told her followers not to squirm, and answered the questions they were asking. Why? How much? How long does it take? Most women go through this alone and don’t tell anyone at work. AOC turned it into something people could watch and learn from. Her choice is seen as controversial. It shouldn’t be. I’m convinced it can have a huge, positive impact for w

The Secret Meeting That Has Democrats FURIOUS at Their Leader

Hakeem Jeffries meeting with Jared Kushner sparks backlash amongst Democrats ahead of midterm elections – US politics live  The Guardian Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly  The New York Times Kushner, Jeffries discuss ways White House and Democrats can collaborate  CNN Democratic House leader Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner as midterms loom  CNBC Johnson: Kushner ‘not directly involved’ in Trump administration after reported meeting with Jeffries  The Hill

The Officer Who Killed Sonya Massey Just DIED — Here's What They're Not Telling You

Illinois officer convicted in Sonya Massey killing has died, lawyer says  The Washington Post Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says  NPR Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey in her home dies aged 32  The Guardian Sean Grayson, ex-deputy convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey, dies, attorney says  NBC News Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison  BBC

New York Faces Lawsuit Over Government Grocery Store PLAN

Big Apple targeted in lawsuit over Mamdani's government grocery store plans  Fox Business NYC businesses sue Mamdani over city-run grocery store plan, citing 'unfair competition'  Business Insider NYC taxpayers could pay twice under Mamdani's city-owned grocery store plan  Fox News Local Business Group Sues Over Mamdani’s Plan to Open Municipal Grocery Stores  WSJ Immigrant grocers sue Mamdani over government-owned supermarkets, liken plan to Walmart coming to NYC  New York Post

Breaking

The 50% Tariff That Just ENDED America's Closest Trading Relationship

Trump announces 50 percent tariff on Canadian vehicles, steel after trade talks collapse  Politico Trump Threatens New 50% Tariffs on Cars, Trucks and Steel as U.S.-Canada Trade War Unfolds  The New York Times Canadian politician threatens to cut off electricity to the US in response to Donald Trump's 50% tariffs  Sky News U.S. Trade Rep Greer blames Canada for failed tariff talks: 'They wanted more'  CNBC How U.S.-Canada trade war could impact states like Minnesota  MPR News

The SHOCKING Tariff That Just Rewrote North American Trade FOREVER

Move is latest deterioration in trade relations between neighbors with historically strong economic ties Donald Trump announced a new 50% tariff on automobiles and crucial raw materials from Canada, the latest deterioration in trade relations between the two neighbors with historically strong economic ties. Trump said that the increased tariffs would start 1 January 2027 on all cars, trucks, automobile parts and steel. He also derided the nation’s tariffs on American farmers, writing on social m

The SIX-FIGURE Fee That Could END Foreign Tech Workers in America

Trump administration proposes more than $100K fee for H-1B visas  Politico Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas  Reuters Trump Devises New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee After Defeat in Court  Bloomberg.com Government Proposes New Six-Figure Fee for H1-B Visas  WSJ United States: DHS to Propose New H-1B and OPT Fees  Fragomen

The Supreme Court Just Changed How Millions Will VOTE This Fall

The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.

Why Your Dream of Working in America Just Got $103,000 MORE Expensive

Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas after legal setback  The Washington Post Government Proposes New Six-Figure Fee for H1-B Visas  WSJ Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas  CNN New $100,000 H-1B Fee Planned for Visa Workers Already in US (2)  Bloomberg Law News DHS Proposes a $103,265 Fee on Every H-1B Cap Petition  Reddy Neumann Brown PC

The Inflammatory Comments About Jews That Just Forced a Political DISTANCING

Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker’s comments on American Jews  Politico El-Sayed distances himself from popular streamer's comments on Israel and Jewish Americans  News4JAX El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker after disturbing remarks about Jewish Americans  Fox News Hasan Piker says Jews who support Israel are inviting violence  Jewish Insider El-Sayed distances himself from popular streamer’s comments on Israel and Jewish Americans  The Seattle Times

The SECRET Plan Trump Used to Seize Control of Your BALLOT

That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.

International

The Waste Mound That Just Became a MASS Grave

Landslide at waste mound in Guinea’s capital kills 30, government says  The Guardian Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 in Conakry  BBC A landslide at a landfill in the capital of Guinea kills 30 people, officials say  AP News Guinea landslide kills 30 people after mound of waste collapses at landfill site  Sky News Massive garbage heap collapses onto homes, killing at least 30 as rescuers search for survivors  Fox News

What Buried 30 People Alive in Guinea's Capital

Dump site in Conakry, which minister had just promised to move, collapsed after heavy rain in west African state A ⁠landslide at a huge waste dump in Guinea’s capital has killed 30 people, the government said on Sunday, after heavy rains overnight prompted it to ⁠collapse, engulfing nearby tents and shacks. The incident occurred less than a week after the government announced plans to close the ⁠site and relocate the waste because of the threat it posed, especially during the rainy season, which

Putin's Massive Troop Mobilization That Could Change the WAR

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky claims Putin drafting 300,000 troops to seize territory  The Independent Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns  CNN Exclusive | Russia Tests Readiness for New Round of Military Mobilization  WSJ Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops, Zelenskiy says  Reuters Ukraine war latest: Two children killed after drone debris hits Russian childcare centre - as three die following attack on ‌outskirts of Kharkiv  Sky News

Syria Foreign Minister Sees Israel Security Talks Resuming Despite No Trust

Syria foreign minister sees Israel security talks resuming despite no trust  Reuters A US envoy says Israel did not give a warning to the US ahead of a recent Syria air strike  AP News Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says  Reuters Mossad chief meets Syrian FM in effort to defuse tensions after airstrike  The Times of Israel US Envoy Warns Israel on Syria Base Attack Near Turkish Border  Bloomberg.com

Zelenskyy Reveals Why He FIRED His Defense Minister

Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov  AP News Wartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine, Zelenskiy says  Reuters Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC  BBC Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister, saying some of his actions were misguided  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Zelensky Says His Ex-Defense Minister Was Wrong to Call for Elections  The New York Times

The Landfill COLLAPSE That Killed 30 in Guinea's Capital

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 in Conakry  BBC Guinea landslide kills 30 people after mound of waste collapses at landfill site  Sky News Guinea: Garbage collapse at landfill kills dozens  DW.com Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says  Reuters Nevada officials say more than 40000 people evacuated as Hawk Fire approaches Reno  CGTN Radio

The Financial WEAPON America Just Unleashed on Iran

Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

Breaking

The Two Targets America Just ELIMINATED in Latest Strike

US kills two 'narco-terrorists' in strike 2 months since last announced anti-'narco-trafficking' attack  Fox News US launches deadly strike on alleged drug boat, believed to be the first in two months  CNN U.S. military destroys alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific Ocean, killing 2 people  CBS News US strikes another boat in eastern Pacific, killing two, Pentagon says  Baltimore Sun US military says strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two  Al Jazeera

The 'Economic D-Day' About to Hit Iran — And Why Their Currency Just CRASHED

US-Iran war latest: Iran’s currency drops to record low against dollar as US set to unveil ‘economic D-Day’  CNN Scott Bessent: an economic D-Day is coming for Iran  Financial Times U.S. Treasury to broaden scope of secondary sanctions on Iran, source says  Reuters Iran War Updates: U.S. to unveil new sanctions Trump said would hit Iran with an "economic D-Day"  CBS News Iran calls US sanctions support "an act of war" as its currency crumbles  Fortune

What Zelenskyy Is DESPERATELY Asking For That Could Change the War

Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost  Al Jazeera UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings  The New York Times Burnham Puts Spotlight on US by Giving Ukraine UK Missile Tech  Bloomberg Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy shares message to Putin - as Russia 'taking measures' over UK's missile support  Sky News France, UK step up missile support for Ukraine as European leaders meet  CNBC

The Terrifying Footage From Inside a Mass KIDNAPPING

Gunmen ‌attacked worshippers in Dekara village on Friday taking women, children and older people An armed group has posted a video showing what ⁠residents said were about ⁠600 women, children and ​older people abducted in an attack on a mosque in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State last week. The video, posted on Facebook and WhatsApp, ⁠showed large groups of people seated in a forested area surrounded by armed men. Several children could be heard crying in the background. Continue reading...

Why Prince Harry Just QUIT This Wildlife Charity

Spokesperson for Duke of Sussex says he remains an ‘active and avid supporter’ of African Parks’ mission The Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of a major African wildlife charity that had been at the centre of a human rights controversy. Prince Harry’s spokesperson confirmed he was no longer a trustee of African Parks, which admitted last year that human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in the Republic of the Congo. Continue reading...

The NEW Iran Sanctions That Could Change EVERYTHING

Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump asking world leaders to cooperate  NBC News Bessent unveils sweeping campaign of sanctions and pressure against Iran  The Washington Post Dollar Gains as US Plan to Cut Off Iran Spurs Haven Demand  Bloomberg.com Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions on Iran  NPR Photos of daily life in Tehran as Iran braces for new US sanctions  AP News

Why the US Just Killed Two People in Its First STRIKE in Months

US Southern Command has struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two accused of trafficking drugs After a pause of more than two months, the US military announced Monday that it once again carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people accused of trafficking drugs. It brings the overall death toll to 223 people killed in 67 strikes during the nearly year-long US campaign of bombing alleged drug boats off Latin America’s Caribbean coast and in the e

Trump Just Declared 'Economic D-Day' on Iran—Here's What That MEANS

Trump administration announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran  Al Jazeera Bessent unveils sweeping campaign of sanctions and pressure against Iran  The Washington Post Bessent unveils sanctions designed to cripple Iran  Axios Dollar Gains as US Plan to Cut Off Iran Spurs Haven Demand  Bloomberg.com Iran will be able to shrug off America’s financial threats  The Economist

Azerbaijan's Lawyer Says CNN's Coverage Put LIVES at Risk

Azerbaijan is very upset about a June 5 report on CNN that Israeli troops had used the country as a staging area for attacks on Iran. The country’s government says that the report, based on anonymous sources, is both completely wrong and dangerous, as it risks drawing Azerbaijan into the conflict. In this situation, most […]

The Military Alliance America Just ABANDONED That Could Reshape Asia Forever

U.S. withdraws from military exercises with South Korea set for next month  The Washington Post U.S. Cancels Marines Drills With South Korea  WSJ Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia  Reuters U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands  The New York Times Trump’s favorite dictators can do no wrong  The Seattle Times

The BIZARRE Teen Battle Phenomenon Taking Over Latin America's Parks

Almost anywhere in the world, the six-seven hand gesture and the dab are simply nonsensical relics of internet culture. But in public squares and university courtyards across Latin America, these moves are the weapons of choice among teenagers and college students in a new type of contest: aura farming battles. Aura farming— internet slang for the act of cultivating clout by doing something that seems effortlessly cool—first gained traction in 2024 following a viral video of Rayyan Arkan Dikha,

Trump's Shocking Demand That Could RESHAPE North America Forever

Trump tells Canada to ‘fall in line’ as Carney rejects subordination  AP News Trump Threatens Even Higher Tariffs on Canadian Exports After Talks Unravel  The New York Times Opinion | Americans and Canadians all lose from escalating trade war  The Washington Post Trump hits back at Carney, threatens to hike auto, truck, metals tariffs to 50%  NBC News The world leader saying no to President Trump  NPR

Science

The Ocean Temperature Record That May Have Stood for MILLENNIA Just Broke

The ocean just broke a temperature record that may have stood for millennia  The Washington Post World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows  BBC Earth is simmering in its hottest water temps on record, and that’s bad for fish and us  AP News World’s oceans hit hottest temperature on record in August  The Guardian Earth’s oceans just broke a heat record. The implications will be massive  San Francisco Chronicle

Health

Why Your Grocery Store Has Become a MINEFIELD

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

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The Childhood Decision That's Letting Measles SURGE Across America

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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The Daily Habit That Could DOUBLE 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·19d ago

The Vaccine That Could Finally Stop Melanoma From RETURNING

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·19d ago

Why Taking Ozempic Before Surgery Might NOT Give You What You Want

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·19d ago

The Muscle Hack Young Men Are OBSESSED With Right Now

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·19d ago

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·19d ago

The Life Stage Your Doctor Isn't TALKING About

As confusion and misunderstanding about perimenopause persist, learn how to recognize and manage symptoms of this life transition. Not everyone experiences perimenopause in the same way. The timing, severity, and symptomology may differ greatly from one person to the next. Olga Pankova/Moment/Getty Images Perimenopause has only recently entered the cultural conversation despite being a transitional life stage experienced by all females. An estimated 2 million women enter perimenopause each

Healthline·Health·19d ago

The Simple Snack That Could Keep Your Blood Pressure in CHECK

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·19d ago

The Daily Choice 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·19d 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·19d ago

The Frozen Fruit in Your Kitchen 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·19d ago

Are You Being FOOLED by These Viral Health Trends?

“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·19d ago

Why HALF of This Country's Mpox Cases Are Children

West African country reports 46 suspected cases in outbreak declared in July, amid fears virus may be spreading undetected More than half of the mpox cases reported in Guinea-Bissau have been among children, local authorities have said, almost two months since the country announced an epidemic. A national outbreak was declared on 4 July, just over a week after a 27-year-old woman became the first confirmed case of mpox in the west African country. Since then, there have been seven confirmed case

The Arthritis Pill That Accidentally Regrows HAIR

Results from two clinical trials show that a common rheumatoid arthritis drug, upadacitinib, supported hair regrowth in alopecia. Viktoriya Skorikova/Moment/Getty Images Researchers report that the drug upadacitinib, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, effectively treated the hair loss condition alopecia areata in two clinical trials. The medication, sold under the brand name Rinvoq, is a JAK inhibitor that can help block the immune system response responsible for alopecia areata. There are

Healthline·Health·19d ago

The Medications That Are PERMANENTLY Changing Your Gut

Common medications may reshape the gut microbiome long after the last dose is taken. In a study of more than 2,500 people, researchers found lasting microbial changes linked not only to antibiotics, but also to antidepressants, beta-blockers, acid-reducing drugs, and benzodiazepines. Some effects were still detectable years later, suggesting past medication use may strongly influence the gut bacteria people carry today.

The Blood Test That Could Change EVERYTHING About Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Roche, Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's blood test gets FDA clearance  Reuters FDA clears blood test to aid evaluation for Alzheimer’s disease  WashU Medicine FDA clears Roche and Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's blood test for primary and specialty care  qz.com FDA Approves Alzheimer’s Blood Test Developed by Roche and Eli Lilly  WSJ FDA approves first Alzheimer's blood test for Americans as young as 40  New Atlas

Sports

How to Watch the Dunkman World Championship Final for FREE

The eight best basketball dunkers in the world are coming to primetime television this week as the Dunkman World Championship final airs on TNT. The final eight take center court August 25 at 8 p.m. ET, live on TNT and TruTV as part of Dunkman, the first-ever professional league dedicated to dunking. Launched this summer […]

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Entertainment

Why America Just Lost One of Its Most BELOVED Sitcom Stars

Shelley Fabares, the star of the classic sitcoms “The Donna Reed Show” and “Coach,” died on Saturday in Los Angeles. She was 82. Fabares’ family said in a statement, “We will miss her deeply — not only as a celebrated performer, but as the loving and extraordinary person she was in our everyday lives. We […]

Why Mark Ruffalo Just Got Called Out by MAJOR Jewish Organizations

Two prominent Jewish advocacy groups have called out Mark Ruffalo for spreading “antisemitic tropes.” “Words matter, and so does the willingness to draw a line when legitimate debate gives way to antisemitic tropes,” said Jim Berk, CEO of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. “We commend Paramount for speaking clearly and refusing to allow prejudice to masquerade […]

The Documentary About Hollywood's Most INFAMOUS Disaster

You might call Boorman’s fortitude admirable, but you could also call it delusional. And it lends "Boorman and the Devil" the quality of a true-life Christopher Guest movie. For this is the unintentionally funny story of what happens when utterly unhinged and high-minded hubris becomes your guiding light. Boorman, and others associated with "Exorcist II," know that they made an infamous disaster, yet the reason the film was a disaster still eludes them.

John Oliver Just DESTROYED Trump's Transportation Secretary on Live TV

John Oliver is an outspoken fan of reality TV — but not this former “Real World” star. On Sunday’s “Last Week Tonight,” the political pundit took aim squarely at Sean Duffy, President Trump’s Secretary of Transportation and former congressman and “The Real World: Boston” cast member. You see, on Wednesday, Duffy dropped all six episodes […]

Busan Film Festival Unveils 23 BOLD New Films

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled 23 Korean and Asian independent films for its Vision section, split into 12 titles under Vision-Korea and 11 under Vision-Asia. The Vision section grew out of Korean Cinema Today – Vision, expanding last year into a standalone program covering filmmakers across the continent. This year’s lineup […]

'The Odyssey' Defeats Spider-Man in Korea Box Office BATTLE

“The Odyssey” maintained its commanding position atop the South Korea box office during the weekend of Aug. 21–23. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the Christopher Nolan-directed tentpole generated $10.6 million from 1,321,204 admissions over the three-day frame across 2,182 screens, capturing 66.3% of total weekend business. […]

China Box Office: 'Once Upon a Time' Holds TOP Spot

Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” held onto the No. 1 position at the mainland China box office during the Aug. 21–23 weekend, taking in RMB298.8 million ($43.9 million) in its second weekend of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Directed by Wen Muye (“Dying to Survive”) and […]

Erik Poppe on Making a Film Written by a NOBEL Winner

In “Beloved,” opening the Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund, Erik Poppe takes on a script by Nobel Prize winner Jon Fosse. “It’s a project that has been on my desk for many, many years. Jon Fosse wrote it almost 20 years ago. After he received the Nobel Prize in Literature [in 2023], it felt like […]

Indian Kids Life-Skills Series 'Emomee' Lands on NETFLIX

An Indian children’s entertainment company has brought its debut original animated series to Netflix. “Emomee: Big Skills for Little Ones, Minis,” from the Mumbai-based brand Emomee, features 20 episodes of some 11 minutes each, centered on characters E, Mo and Mee as they navigate everyday adventures designed to build confidence, curiosity, kindness, emotional intelligence and […]

Deauville American Film Festival Reveals Its Industry LINEUP

The Deauville American Film Festival has revealed the lineup for the industry section of its 2026 edition. The Deauville Industry Days sidebar, taking place over two days at the festival being held at the French seaside town, will incorporate various talks, panels and sessions. Among them are ‘The Art and Craft of Foodstyling,’ about cinematic […]

'Game of Thrones' Star Kristofer Hivju Turns to ROMCOM With 'True Love'

Norwegian star actor Kristofer Hivju (“Game of Thrones,” “Red One”, “Beck”) will play opposite Friday Hallgren (from Oscar-nominated “As It Is in Heaven”) in the upcoming Swedish-Croatian rom-com “True Love” (working title).  Helmed by actor-turned writer, director and best-selling author Martina Haag, the SF Studios project, now in pre-production, will be pitched Aug. 26. at […]

Alia Bhatt's Rom-Com Premiere Date REVEALED

Prime Video has set a September premiere date for “Don’t Be Shy,” a young-adult romantic comedy from Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions. Sreeti Mukerji wrote and directed the coming-of-age film, which is produced by Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under the Eternal Sunshine Productions banner, with Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani serving as […]

'An Oak Tree' Casts Rising Stars for London RUN

Francesca Moody Productions has unveiled the first wave of guest performers joining Tim Crouch’s “An Oak Tree” for its run at The Other Palace in London, with Sacha Dhawan, Gemma Whelan, Bessie Carter, Rosalie Craig, Hammed Animashaun, George Fouracres, Clare Perkins and Tom Mothersdale each taking on a single performance. Crouch performs alongside a different […]

The Controversial Documentary Venice Just Added to COMPETITION

The Venice Film Festival has made a last-minute addition to its competition lineup: “Naza,” a new documentary from “No Other Land” directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. The doc, which was shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, Israel, shows “in detail the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in […]

Brad Pitt's Next Film Just Got a MAJOR Festival Slot

Paramount Pictures’ “The Heart of the Beast,” starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Ayer, has been added to San Sebastián Film Festival’s lineup, screening out of competition in its Official Selection. Both Pitt and Ayer will attend San Sebastián to present the film, the Spanish film festival announced Monday.  The survival thriller sees Pitt, […]

The Vietnamese Horror Film That's TERRIFYING North America

Vietnamese found-footage horror film “Lầu Chú Hoả: The Deadliest Mansion” is opening in North American theaters on Sept. 4, with Mockingbird Pictures placing the title across AMC, Regal and Cinemark circuits. Directed by Hùng Trần, the film became Vietnam’s first theatrical found-footage horror release and turned into a breakout hit after its June debut. It […]

The Nordic Films Competing for Cinema's Most PRESTIGIOUS Prize

Five features and one documentary have been nominated for the 2026 Nordic Council Film Prize. It’s awarded to a feature film or documentary produced in the Nordic countries that has been distributed in cinemas. Some picks – announced at the Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund – come as no surprise, as Joachim Trier’s Oscar-winning “Sentimental […]

Toronto's Midnight Madness Title 'Vintage Violence' Starring Cole Sprouse and Kiko Mizuhara Gets Boarded by Best Friend Forever (EXCLUSIVE)

Best Friend Forever has boarded international sales on Eugene Kotlyarenko’s “Vintage Violence,” starring Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”) and Kiko Mizuhara, ahead of the film’s world premiere at Toronto’s Midnight Madness section. WME is handling domestic rights on the thriller, which marks Kotlyarenko’s eighth feature. The filmmaker is known for weaving internet and online-video culture into contemporary […]

Breaking

The EastEnders Character Name That's Making Royal Watchers GASP

Reports of Meghan Markle’s return to acting in the U.K. prompted numerous quips and memes over the weekend that the Duchess of Sussex was planning to make an appearance on long-running BBC soap “EastEnders.” Now it seems “EastEnders” producers have gotten in on the joke, as BBC Studios have put out a casting call for […]

The Hollywood Legends Joining Forces for Anime's BIGGEST Event

Anime giant Crunchyroll plans to dissect the growing business of anime with its first-ever thought leadership summit to be held as a precursor to New York Comic Con in October. The Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum will be held Oct. 7 at New York’s Javits Convention Center, with conference tracks focusing on four key themes: fandom, […]

Why Reggie Watts Just Got ERASED From a Major Podcast

Reggie Watts’ “Comedy Bang Bang” theme song was cut from Monday’s episode of the popular podcast following a Rolling Stone report that alleged the comedian and musician has exhibited “reckless and selfish” behavior regarding drugs in his past relationships. The story, which was published on Thursday, alleges that Watts’ late ex-girlfriend, Katherine McCollough, developed a […]

'Small Things' Review: A Quietly Devastating Family Reunion

In the opening of “Small Things,” Zvonimir Jurić’s elegant and understated chamber drama, the giggling grandchildren of an elder patriarch (Bosnian film and theater veteran Izudin Bajrović) show their charmingly clueless pops how to operate a smartphone. Later that night, along with the kids’ mother Irena (Ivana Roščić) and aunt Anica (Marija Skaričić), the crew […]

The Dystopian Show That Just Got RENEWED for Another Mind-Bending Season

An eighth season of “Black Mirror” is officially in production, Variety can confirm. The show started shooting this summer, although no launch date for the new season has been set yet. Earlier this year creator Charlie Brooker vowed the dystopian anthology series “will return, and hopefully it’ll be more ‘Black Mirror’ than ever.” He is […]

Orlando Bloom to Receive Prestigious Venice HONOR

Orlando Bloom, who will be attending the Venice Film Festival as part of the cast of Warner Herzog’s competition title “Bucking Fastard,” is set to be feted on the Lido with the Filming Italy International Award from Filming Italy — Los Angeles, the event that bridges Italy and Hollywood. Bloom will receive the award, which […]

John Leguizamo and Latino Stars Set for Critics Choice HONORS

Veteran actor John Leguizamo, breakouts James Ortiz and Inde Navarrette and more Latino Hollywood talents are among the Critics Choice Association’s slate of honorees for the newly titled Celebración of Cinema & Television (formerly called Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television), now in its sixth year, that recognizes and spotlights Latino and Hispanic artistry both […]

The Witcher 4 Release Date Finally REVEALED

CD Projekt Red is aiming to launch The Witcher 4 sometime in 2028, joint CEO Michał Nowakowski says in a new video. CD Projekt Red has been working on its next mainline Witcher title for years and has shown videos of it, but now the studio is providing a target release window for when the game might actually come out. There's more new Witcher to come before The Witcher 4, though. At this week's Gamescom event, CD Projekt Red will be showing off its upcoming Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past

CAA's Surprise Move Into INDIE Gaming

CAA has launched Frame1Games, a new venture to fund, accelerate and market independent video games. Per the agency, Frame1Games “pairs multi-million-dollar capital investment with a yearlong accelerator, giving developers mentorship from industry veterans and CAA executives and direct access to the partners and vendors needed to bring a game to market.” CAA’s Frame1Games intends to back several […]

Breaking

Why CNN Suddenly VANISHED From Millions of Screens Today

CNN’s channels went dark on Monday across multiple distribution points, a problem the news network attributed to a “technical issue” at parent company Warner Bros. Discovery. “We are aware of a technical issue across Warner Bros. Discovery that resulted in losing CNN channels for a period of time today,” the news outlet’s PR team said […]

The Last-Minute Casting Change That Just Rocked HARRY POTTER

Kit Harington will now play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBO’s “Harry Potter” series, replacing Nicholas Hoult, who exited the production due to scheduling conflicts. The “Game of Thrones” star recently voiced Lockhart, who is central to the plot of second book “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” in Audible’s “Harry Potter” audiobooks […]

Why Pixar Is Bringing 'Cars' Back to THEATERS After 20 Years

Rev your engines because “Cars” is back in theaters to celebrate its 20th anniversary, starting Sept. 4 The race back to theaters coincides with Lightning McQueen Day on Sept. 5, honoring Owen Wilson’s lead character’s number, #95.  The anniversary will be commemorated throughout the year with a number of themed collaborations and activations, including special […]

The New Face Joining Fox News' 'The FIVE'

Fox News is making a slight change to a program that carries a lot of weight. Emily Compagno, a co-host of the early-afternoon program “Outnumbered” on the cable outlet, will join its most-watched program, “The Five,” as a co-host, Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott said Monday. Compagno will fill in a fourth seat that has […]

Disney's NFL Collection Pairs Your Team With UNEXPECTED Characters

Disney is taking fantasy football a little more literally. The entertainment giant has teamed with the NFL, Champion and Fanatics on a new apparel collection pairing every one of the league’s 32 teams with a character from across Disney, Pixar, Marvel and “Star Wars” — from Darth Vader repping the Las Vegas Raiders to Captain […]

The Iconic NYC Theater That's Closing Its Doors FOREVER

As all AMC moviegoers know, “heartbreak feels good in a place like this.” But for New Yorkers, this heartbreak is hitting close to home. Variety can report that the AMC Kips Bay 15, the movie theater chain’s second-largest multiplex in Manhattan, will close at the end of the year. “We expect that AMC Kips Bay […]

The 'You' Author Who Just Made a SHOCKING Career Pivot

“You” fans rejoice – the author of the bestselling novels and creator of the fan-favorite serial killer Joe Goldberg is set for an ambitious new series project. Caroline Kepnes, whose first “You” book was just named one of the best thrillers of the 21st century by the New York Times, will step behind the camera […]

Emma Chamberlain's Gen Z Makeover of an ICONIC American Brand

J.Crew is giving one of its most recognizable ’80s staples a Gen Z-sized makeover. The retailer has tapped Emma Chamberlain to front the launch of its new Tiny Rollneck, a shrunken, fitted take on the cotton sweater that has been a brand staple since 1988. The new silhouette officially drops Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 8 […]

How 'Big Brother' Made 1,000 Episodes — And What's NEXT

This week, “Big Brother” will make history by being the first primetime show to hit 1,000 episodes. And in true “Big Brother” fashion, the show is celebrating that milestone with a twisty, one-of-a-kind 90-minute episode that will air Thursday, Aug. 27. “It’s been really interesting and fun to think about how to celebrate the show,” […]

The Power Move That Just Shook the Music Industry's BIGGEST Label

Warner Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has announced the promotion of Gabz Landman to executive vice president of A&R. Based at the company’s Los Angeles headquarters, she will continue to report to Ryan Press, President of A&R for North America. Landman joined Warner Chappell in 2022 and has signed two-time Grammy […]

The Reality Show Showdown That Could Finally Give SURVIVOR Its Due

“The Traitors” has won more Emmys in three years than “Survivor” has won in 25. It’s not close, either. Since arriving on Peacock, Alan Cumming’s Scottish castle whodunit has banked eight total Emmys — a casting win before it ever cracked the marquee race, back-to-back reality competition trophies in 2024 and 2025, two hosting wins […]

'Insidious' Director to Helm New Horror for Blumhouse and UNIVERSAL

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Why Entire Hospitals Are Being EVACUATED Near Reno Right Now

Fire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and Hospitals  The New York Times Nevada’s Hawk Fire blamed on human activity, official says, as 90,000 urged to flee  CNN 13,700 residences are inside Hawk Fire evacuation area  KOLO | 8 News Now Nevada brush fire spreads to 10,500 acres as governor declares state of emergency  Fox News Hawk Fire: Wildfire in Nevada burns thousands of acres, prompts Sierra County evac warnings  KCRA

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The Convicted Cop Who Won't Face JUSTICE After All

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She Killed Her Children — Now a Jury Must Answer the Question NO ONE Wants to Face

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The Weather Pattern That Could Bring TROPICAL Chaos to California

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Southern California's Hottest Week of the Year Is COMING

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Five Bodies. One Rural Town. A MYSTERY That Ended in Washington.

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The Three Child Victims FORGOTTEN Amid Lindsay Clancy Support

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Tens of Thousands FLEEING as Wildfire Races Toward Nevada CITY

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The Wildfire Forcing Thousands to EVACUATE Sierra County

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The Tragedy That Killed a Mother and Her Toddler in SECONDS

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