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The ICON Who Just Left a Hole in America's HEART

Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton Hosted By Rachel Smith at Music City Center on June 06, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage/Getty Images Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80, her family announced on August 25. The singer-songwriter’s career spanned several decades and earned her many accolades. Her legacy included 11 Grammy wins (including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award), roles in featur

Healthline·Entertainment·17d ago

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Variety·Dolly Parton Died After a ‘Brief Battle’ With Cancer, According to Her Reps
BBC News·How Dolly Parton told her story through six iconic songs
Variety·Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton: ‘You Were the Barometer’
The New York Times·Dolly Parton Had the Voice, and Concerns, of an Earth Angel
The New York Times·Dolly Parton’s Bedazzled, Bewigged and Bodacious Style
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Musk's $100 BILLION Bet That Could Transform Space Travel

Musk's SpaceX to build $100bn Starbase launch facility  BBC SpaceX plans to build the ‘biggest launch site on Earth’ for $100 billion in Louisiana  CNN SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana  CNBC SpaceX intends to invest up to $100 billion in massive Louisiana spaceport  Ars Technica SpaceX unveils Starbase launch site in Louisiana, moves up orbital data center launch timeline  Yahoo Finance

Google News·Tech·17d ago
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Ikea Just Turned Your Xbox Controller Into FURNITURE

For anyone who’s twiddled their way through several dozen hours of Halo or Grand Theft Auto, the newest Ikea home furnishings collection will probably look very familiar. The nine-item collection, named Yxstaby, is a collaboration between Ikea and Xbox focused on furniture and objects meant to be used by gamers. Several of the main design moves come directly from the Xbox controller itself. [Photo: Ikea] There’s a mint green pillow that’s X-shaped like the directional arrows of the controller

Fast Company·Tech·17d ago
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Why Tech GIANTS Are Suddenly Racing to This Asian CITY

The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), the market of the Busan International Film Festival, will present InnoAsia 2026, its program built around the intersection of film and emerging technology. This year’s participants include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kling AI, Google DeepMind and Alibaba Group, alongside a range of other technology and content companies and […]

Variety·Tech·17d ago

Bill Gates Just Admitted We've CROSSED the AI Danger Line

It’s a glorious day in Kirkland, Washington, an affluent Seattle suburb on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. The temperature is in the mid-80s, and the sky is incapable of being any more blue. The view from the Gates Ventures conference room overlooks the Carillon Point Marina, where a flotilla of expensive boats bob in…

MIT Technology Review·Tech·17d ago

The Simple Tests That Are Making AI Look SURPRISINGLY Dumb

Puzzles and games have been central to AI development since the very beginning. Just as we humans like to test our smarts with crosswords or logic puzzles, developers can test how far models have advanced with a gaming gauntlet. The term “machine learning” was popularized in a 1959 article by the IBM computer scientist Arthur…

MIT Technology Review·Tech·17d ago
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Ikea Just Turned Gaming Controllers Into FURNITURE

Some pieces in the Yxstaby collection are more obviously Xbox-inspired than others. | Image: Ikea Ikea has teamed up with Microsoft to launch a new assortment of gaming-inspired furniture and home accessories, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the first Xbox console. The nine-piece Yxstaby collection (good luck pronouncing that) includes a TV stand, laptop stand, side table, lounge chair, and multi-functional toolbox, with standout products like a stool, cushion, decorative platter, and

The Verge·Tech·17d ago

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WIRED·How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of Its Xbox Gaming Range

Why Corporate America Is IGNORING the AI Revolution

Seeing the never-ending headlines about artificial intelligence, it’s easy to conclude that AI is about to transform society overnight or, just as easily, that it is totally overhyped. We have a different reading than either of those extremes: Adoption across the corporate landscape is coming—not at the blistering pace that some have expected, but steadily and inexorably. At this point, we acknowledge, most big businesses are trundling along in the AI slow lane. We can see this by using a large

Fast Company·Tech·17d ago

The Florida Donkey Standing Between Tech Giants and EXPANSION

Eloise is a 1-year-old mini Jerusalem donkey who lives in Hernando, Florida, a small town in the western part of the state where tourists never venture. She lives a fairly quiet life, sharing the farm with Elsie the cow; goats Honey, Dolly, Roger, Polly, and Dodger; and Tom the turkey. Yet somehow, Eloise has become the face of resistance to data center construction in the area. At a June government meeting in Citrus County, residents went head-to-head with lawyers who touted the benefits of the

Fast Company·Tech·17d ago

Spotify's New Feature Could DESTROY the Music Industry

Spotify recently began testing a "Skip Ahead" feature for Premium users, allowing them to bypass ad breaks, intros, and even creator-specific promotions. This move has sparked significant concern among podcasters and advertisers, with some labeling it a direct threat to monetization and potentially fraudulent.

Forbes Business·Tech·17d ago

Why the Man Who Built MICROSOFT Is Now TERRIFIED of What He Created

Bill Gates, chair of the Gates Foundation, speaks during a 2024 conference. | Bloomberg via Getty Images Bill Gates has been reflecting a lot on AI lately, and the process has triggered a stark awakening. Once a staunch AI optimist, the Microsoft cofounder is now deeply pessimistic about what AI means for our collective future. Having been conspicuously quiet on AI issues recently, Gates is back with a nearly 6,000-word essay seeking to reclaim a central role in shaping the technology globall

The Verge·Tech·17d ago

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Google News·Bill Gates was an AI optimist. Now he’s scared of what could go wrong. - The Washington Post
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The Tech Billionaire Who BELIEVED in AI Just Revealed His DARKEST Fears

Bill Gates was an AI optimist. Now he’s scared of what could go wrong.  The Washington Post Bill Gates Is Warning That A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit  The New York Times Bill Gates: Ban AI from taking some jobs from humans  The Telegraph Gates confronts the Epstein questions hanging over his AI push  Axios Bill Gates warns world is unprepared for AI job disruption  qz.com

Google News·Tech·17d ago

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The Verge·Bill Gates is deeply worried about AI, and he’s no longer staying quiet

The Platform Pivot That Could Transform Creator MARKETING Forever

GameSquare is rebranding its gaming and esports-focused livestreaming measurement platform Stream Hatchet into Hatchet, which it describes as “the first full-service creator matching and brand marketing analytics platform built for marketers looking to engage in youth culture with an emphasis on gaming.” As part of the revamp, Hatchet, which counts Electronic Arts and NASCAR among […]

Variety·Tech·17d ago
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What Rockstar Just Said About Those 'HEARTBREAKING' GTA 6 Leaks

Rockstar Games has released its first official statement following days of sustained leaks of footage from Grand Theft Auto VI, calling the period "heartbreaking for our team." "It would be an understatement to say that having videos of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leak in this way has been heartbreaking for our team, and this is obviously not how we intended for you to see the game after all this time," the studio said in a statement published today on social media. "We are very sorry that ever

The Verge·Tech·17d ago
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Why Bose's New Headphones Are Disappointing EVERYONE

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones Gen 2 look a lot like all other Bose headphones from the past few years. Bose QuietComfort headphones used to be innovative. Bose's noise-canceling research is the reason the technology is where it is today, and its headphones set the standard. They were the ubiquitous traveler's accessory. But over the past few years, it's felt like Bose has rested on that reputation, as other companies have caught up. Sony and Apple have both surpassed Bose in noise-canceling

The Verge·Tech·17d ago

Why Rivian's R2 Is Worth Every Minute of the WAIT

For the last week, I tried driving Rivian’s new R2. One of the first things I noticed was a feature that nearly didn’t make it into the car. The haptic “Halo” controls on either side of the steering wheel are Rivian’s answer to a common complaint about modern cars: Drivers miss physical knobs and buttons. But they also added cost to a vehicle designed to be as affordable as possible. (The two circular dials, which control everything from temperature and fan speed to the stereo, also come with a

Fast Company·Tech·17d ago
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The AI Fear Bill Gates Just REVEALED to the World

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. Introducing: the Kids issue If the desire to limit kids’ use of technology was once a subcurrent, it has become a raging flood. Countries around the world are banning children from…

MIT Technology Review·Tech·17d ago
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The 4 Things Data Centers MUST Do Before It's Too Late

For decades, the data center industry operated by a simple playbook: Find fiber, find a cluster, call the utility last. Energy was an afterthought. The prolonged contraction of U.S. industry left surplus power that our sector absorbed on favorable terms, without owing much in return. Today, energy is both the most critical and most constrained variable in our business. Speed to power has become the single biggest determinant of whether a project gets built and how quickly it can start operating.

Fast Company·Tech·17d ago
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OpenAI's AI Agent Just HACKED a Real Company

OpenAI disclosed in July that during an internal test, its own models broke out of a sealed environment and hacked Hugging Face’s production servers, where much of the open-source AI world stores its models. Nobody told it to. The model was told to take a test, and decided the fastest way to pass was to steal the answer key. Read that again. A model cheated on an exam by breaking into a company. The story has worsened three times since: The intrusion ran more than four days, the agent hit other

Fast Company·Tech·17d ago
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Why You Should Bring AI to Your DATA, Not the Other Way Around

For the past few years, enterprises that wanted to build their own agentic systems adopted AI the same way: Pick a frontier model, copy your knowledge into it, then route your tickets through it. Eventually you’re piping customer records, contacts, and workflows into someone else’s system, hoping the contract protects you. The premise was that the capability alone justified moving your data to the model. More and more, the prospects I talk to are caught in the same bind. They want the efficiency

Fast Company·Tech·17d ago
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How Physical AI Is Following Aviation's FLIGHT PLAN

Most people who fly can’t tell you how many engines were on the plane. Nowadays nobody needs to. But for decades, that was the most important question in aviation. It decided which routes an aircraft could fly and whether a new design lived or died. That is what a mature industry looks like: The questions that once decided everything have been answered so thoroughly that they disappeared. Physical AI—machines that move things through the real world, from self-driving trucks to warehouse or house

Fast Company·Tech·17d ago
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Ring Just Made a Change That Could BLOCK Police From Your FOOTAGE

All Ring cameras will soon use TAKE encryption by default. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Ring has a new way to protect your videos. It's developed an encryption method called TAKE, short for Throw Away the Key Encryption, that the Amazon-owned company says will protect your videos without traditional end-to-end encryption. TAKE limits when and why Amazon's cloud can access those videos, while still providing features like smart alerts for people and packages, AI-powered video

The Verge·Tech·17d ago
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Why Meta Just Agreed to Pay MORE Than Most Countries' GDP

The lawsuit alleged that Meta knowingly designed platforms like Instagram and Facebook to addict children, despite knowing about the harms the platforms could pose to young users.

TechCrunch·Tech·17d ago

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CNBC·Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion
Variety·Meta to Pay $17.1 Billion in Settlement With 29 States Over Social-Media Addiction Claims
MarketWatch·Meta’s stock rises as the company settles case in social-media addiction trial
ABC News·Meta settles with states in landmark social media addiction trial
The New York Times·Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
NPR·California says states, Meta agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial
The Verge·Meta agrees to heavy restrictions on teen users in major lawsuit settlement

Microsoft's Anniversary Xbox Costs HOW MUCH?

The special-edition translucent green Xbox finally has an official price. Preorders for the console start August 27th at 10AM ET / 7AM PT. It will launch on November 13th, alongside a matching controller with the same "OG Green" colorway from the original translucent green Xbox. Microsoft is also including a full-game download of Halo: Combat Evolved with each of the consoles. Under the special-edition shell, it's an Xbox Series X with 1TB of storage. Microsoft announced the 25th anniversary co

The Verge·Tech·17d ago

The IMPOSSIBLE Game Just Made It to Nintendo's New Console

FromSoftware is hoping to make a splash on the Switch 2 later this year when it launches The Duskbloods, a gothic competitive multiplayer game that's unlike anything the studio has made before. But before that, Switch 2 owners have a chance to experience the studio's biggest hit for the first time thanks to a port of Elden Ring and its expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. For the most part, the new version - called the "Tarnished Edition" - is the same game that captivated players in 2022. But the

The Verge·Tech·17d ago

SoundCloud Just Changed How You OWN Music Forever

SoundCloud has launched a new beta feature that allows artists on the audio streaming platform to sell music directly from their profiles, instead of diverting fans to purchase from third-party services like Bandcamp and Beatport. The feature aims to give listeners a better way to support the musicians behind their favorite songs, because SoundCloud isn't taking any commission from these sales - meaning everything goes directly to the artists. By comparison, Bandcamp takes a cut of between 10-15

The Verge·Tech·17d ago

Your $300 Ring Can't Actually Measure What You THINK It Does

Sleep trackers detect sleep via a combination of motion, heart rate, and temperature sensors. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. Oura's getting sued. A recently filed class-action complaint against the smart ring maker alleges that the company has duped customers by claiming it can accurately track different sleep s

The Verge·Tech·17d ago
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Xbox Just Made Your Physical Game Collection OBSOLETE

Microsoft is officially announcing a new Xbox feature that will allow Xbox owners to digitize their existing physical game collections. The disc-to-digital feature, which The Verge exclusively revealed last month, is part of work that Microsoft is doing for game preservation and in preparation for the next generation of Xbox consoles. "Most Xbox One and Xbox Series X disc-based games support this new feature," explains Jason Ronald, VP of next generation at Xbox. "Players can claim a digital ent

The Verge·Tech·17d ago

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The Verge·Microsoft’s 25th anniversary Xbox will cost $899

Why Meta Just Agreed to Pay the Largest PENALTY in Tech History

Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims  The New York Times Illinois will get nearly $768 million from Meta settlement in social media addiction lawsuit  CBS News Meta settles with 29 states over kids' social media addiction claims  Yahoo Finance Meta settles federal trial over claims Facebook, Instagram addict children  Fox Business Meta to pay millions to Vermont, New York in nationwide settlement  WPTZ

Google News·Tech·17d ago

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The New York Times·Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
MarketWatch·Meta’s stock rises after child-safety settlement — and looks poised to head even higher from here
ABC News·Meta settles with states in landmark social media addiction case
CNBC·Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion

Your Next Car Will WARN Other Drivers About Dangers You Can't See

Volvo is updating three of its electric vehicles with new hazard alerts to warn drivers when there are animals or vulnerable road users ahead. The new connected safety features are based on Volvo's cars talking to one another, as opposed to crowdsourced alert systems used by popular navigation tools like Google Maps and Waze. The alerts work by using connected vehicle data from Volvo's fleet of passenger vehicles in Europe, the US, and Canada. The car's sensors and cameras are tuned to identify

The Verge·Tech·17d ago
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Apple's September Event Will Change EVERYTHING You Know About Phones

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Apple is expected to refresh its Pro iPhones at the event. Apple's next launch event will take place on September 9th at 1PM ET. This event could be a big one, as Apple may finally announce the long-rumored foldable iPhone. A photo of a dummy unit indicates the foldable may have a wide form factor that's similar to what Samsung used with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a phone that our reviewer Dominic Preston said "feels like the future." Apple is also expected to refres

The Verge·Tech·17d ago
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What Meta Just AGREED to Pay Will Change Social Media FOREVER

The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.

The New York Times·Tech·17d ago

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Google News·Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims - The New York Times
CNBC·Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion
TechCrunch·Meta agrees to sweeping changes to restrict kids’ access to its apps as part of settlement with states
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Apple Just Announced the Date That Could Make Your iPhone OBSOLETE

The event is expected to be a notable one, as Apple is rumored to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone. It'll also be the first Apple event with John Ternus as CEO, who is scheduled to take the reins of the tech giant from Tim Cook on September 1.

TechCrunch·Tech·17d ago

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Google's New AI Erases Every UM and AH From Your Voice

Google has updated Gemini Audio with some new Gemini 3.5 models, introducing new transcription capabilities that automatically detect specialized jargon and more than 85 languages. Gemini 3.5 Live, 3.5 Live Experimental, and 3.5 Transcribe are designed to provide better precision for Google's voice-controlled AI features, without struggling with background noise or when your speech is interrupted. Gemini 3.5 Transcribe is a completely new addition to the Gemini family, and its introduction comes

The Verge·Tech·17d ago

What Apple Just Started INSERTING Into Your Maps

Ads have started popping up in Apple Maps, following Apple's announcement in March that it would let businesses pay for top spots. They're appearing on my iPhone as the first entry in the "suggested places" section in search, but Apple says they'll also show up at the top of search results. According to 9to5Mac, the ads began rolling out this week, and more users in the US and Canada will start seeing them over the next few weeks. They're marked with a blue "ad" icon, similar to the ads Google'

The Verge·Tech·16d ago

Nintendo Just Made the Switch 2 MUCH More Expensive

This is a friendly reminder that the Nintendo Switch 2 will jump in price by $50 starting on September 1st. That’s next Tuesday! The company gave plenty of notice, but the time has finally come. The base 256GB model that ships without a game will go from $449.99 to $499.99. Nintendo recently announced two bundles (both well over $500) shipping this fall that include a game with a slight discount. If you’re on the fence for a Switch 2, now is a pretty good time to buy one — not just because of th

The Verge·Tech·16d ago
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OpenAI's Explanation for the Hugging Face HACK Just Made Everything MORE Confusing

The AI giant acknowledges that it could have done far more to prevent its AI agents from going rogue. But it still fails to explain why it didn't see this fiasco coming.

WIRED·Tech·16d ago

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The Pixel Deal That's Too GOOD to Last Much Longer

The Pixel 11 in hibiscus. | Image: The Verge If you’ve been on the fence about Google’s latest Pixel phones, this might be your best chance to save some cash. Amazon is offering an extra $150 off the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL when you use the coupon code PIXEL11 at checkout. While the discounted price appeared at checkout for most phone and watch combinations, it didn’t apply to the Pixel Pro Fold. That deal stacks with the introductory offer running at several retailers, whe

The Verge·Tech·16d ago
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The Dramatic Changes Instagram Just Made to PROTECT Your Teens

Meta just agreed to make sweeping changes for teens as part of a child safety settlement reached with attorneys general across the US. Under the agreement, Meta must apply new safeguards across Instagram and Facebook that will change how teens interact with the social media platforms, as well as restrict their use during certain times. The settlement stems from a nationwide lawsuit alleging Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap failed to protect children and made their platforms "addictive" by design.

The Verge·Tech·16d ago
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X Just Launched a Football Feed That Could Change How You Watch the NFL

X will really mark the spot for NFL content. The social-media outlet is launching “NFL Gametime,” a new project that offers an NFL feed weaving data, news and creators into the overall user experience. X users can choose to put the new topic-focused stream alongside mainstay feeds like “For You” and “Following.” The stream will […]

Variety·Tech·16d ago
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Nvidia Just Posted Numbers That Prove the AI Boom Is FAR From Over

Nvidia‘s latest quarterly results once again blew past Wall Street’s expectations as revenue for the computer chip company’s high-end artificial intelligence chips soared, the latest sign that AI infrastructure spending remains strong. The company reported on Wednesday net income of $59.69 billion, or $2.46 per share, for the May-July period. That compares to net income of $26.42 billion, or $1.08 per share, in the same quarter last year. Excluding certain items, earnings were $2.22 per share, w

Fast Company·Tech·16d ago

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Why Meta Just Agreed to Write the BIGGEST Check in Tech History

The social-media giant’s agreement with state officials removes a cloud that was hanging over its stock, analysts say.

MarketWatch·Tech·16d ago

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Google News·Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over children's social media addiction - Reuters
BBC News·Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
CNBC·Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion
WIRED·The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. They’re Still Vulnerable

Amazon Just KILLED the Platform That Built the Internet

Amazon is shutting down Mechanical Turk, or MTurk, after 21 years, ending one of the internet’s earliest marketplaces for invisible digital labor—as well as a platform that helped establish the human-data pipeline behind modern AI. The company said Mechanical Turk will close on September 30, 2026, after an internal assessment.  Amazon had already stopped accepting new customers on July 30. The service launched in 2005 and connected businesses and researchers with workers who completed small onli

Fast Company·Tech·16d ago

OpenAI's Rogue AI Did Something FAR Worse Than They Admitted

OpenAI released a report breaking down how people use ChatGPT and who they are. | Image: The Verge In July, an unreleased OpenAI model broke out of a restricted environment, figured out how to get access to the internet, allowed AI agents to talk to each other using a secret "message board," and hacked into the internal systems of a different AI lab, Hugging Face. It took nearly two weeks for OpenAI to find out about any of it. Over a month later, two new reports offer nearly 130 pages of det

The Verge·Tech·16d ago
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The Tax That Could BANKRUPT Manhattan's Wealthiest Homeowners

Mamdani Lawyers Defend Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout in Court  WSJ Sparks fly over Mamdani's 'hit list' against New York's rich home owners  BBC N.Y.C. Officials Defend Second-Home Tax Rollout and Move to Ease Worries  The New York Times How the Pied-à-Terre Tax Could Reshape the Fall Market Forever  West Side Rag No solutions in sight for co-ops’ pied-à-terre problem  The Real Deal

Google News·Business·17d ago

Why Finding a Job Now Feels Like the WORST Dating App

Messages that stopped after meeting a couple of times. Paying for premium tiers to get better matches. Settling for something good enough until something better comes along.  These aren’t descriptors of the modern dating scene, but the realities of searching for a job in 2026. What connects the two worlds are frustrating parallels: Technology promised to help us sift through an enormous number of options until we find the perfect match. Instead, each endeavor has created environments where every

Fast Company·Business·17d ago

The Secret to Scaling WITHOUT Hiring a Single Person

The original London Underground map was accurate—and incredibly confusing. It showed the streets, rivers, trees, and geography above the railway. But it failed at its main purpose: helping passengers get from one station to another. Henry Beck, a young engineering draftsman, decided to take a different approach. He realized that passengers didn’t need a map of London; they needed a clear picture of the system. So Beck removed everything that wasn’t essential. He standardized the fonts, evenly sp

Fast Company·Business·17d ago
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Why The Cheesecake Factory Is ABANDONING These Locations

The Cheesecake Factory closed a number of restaurants at the start of this year. The decision comes even as the chain pushes forward with its most aggressive growth year yet. The company currently operates 218 Cheesecake Factory-branded restaurants in the U.S. California has the largest number of locations, with 38, followed by Florida, with 24, and Texas, with 20. On January 24, the company did a sweeping overhaul and closed two long-standing locations at once: a 29-year-old waterfront spot in

Fast Company·Business·17d ago

What Private Equity's COLLAPSE Reveals About What's Coming

Investors in private equity firms are in a bit of a bind. Maureen Farrell reported in The New York Times this month that they are sitting on 33,575 companies they have not been able to sell or list at prices their investors will accept. This is up from 32,451 at the end of last year and roughly double the 15,923 they held a decade ago. It is the third consecutive year the pile of unsellable assets has grown. And the way PE firms like to exit their holdings, by selling their companies to a buyer

Fast Company·Business·17d ago

How This Beauty Brand CRACKED the Code to TikTok DOMINATION

When cosmetics and skincare company E.l.f. Beauty debuted its new haircare line in June, it turned to the world’s fastest-growing online retailer for help. A week before the line landed at Target—E.l.f.’s official retail partner—it launched on TikTok Shop, via a four-hour livestream cohosted by beauty influencer Yonna Jay and cosmetic chemist Erica Douglas (aka Sister Scientist). The livestream netted hundreds of thousands of views and enough sales that E.l.f. Hair became the brand’s biggest day

Fast Company·Business·17d ago
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The Trade War Consequence Coming for Every American BATHROOM

Paper products among hardest-hit sectors after trade negotiations broke down, with 25-50% tariffs estimated Are you a Canadian boycotting US products? We’d like to hear from you Using the bathroom or having a cry is about to become more expensive for North Americans as the US and Canada enter a full-fledged trade war that threatens to flush away decades of peaceful trading between the two nations. After trade negotiations broke down between the two countries last weekend, Mark Carney, the Cana

The Guardian·Business·17d ago

The Tiny Houses That Reveal What 25-Year-Olds Can ACTUALLY Afford

Three new houses have just been built in Sweden that aim to meet an underserved segment of the market. Geared toward young, first-time home buyers, the houses have been designed and built to match the average incomes and savings of 25-year-olds. In a housing-constrained place like Sweden, that seems like a good thing, but there’s a catch. Because the houses are built to match what young people can afford, they are incredibly, oppressively, unrealistically small. And that’s intentional. The three

Fast Company·Business·17d ago
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What Every Board Should Be Doing NOW After the Mythos COLLAPSE

A new era of AI-driven security challenges has emerged, highlighted by Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview, an AI model capable of uncovering vulnerabilities traditional methods missed. While AI accelerates code development, it also introduces significantly more security flaws, with AI-assisted developers creating ten times more security findings. This acceleration benefits attackers too, collapsing the time between vulnerability discovery and exploitation.

Forbes Business·Business·17d ago

The Questions That Make You Look STUPID in Every Meeting

It is rather common these days to say that there are no such things as stupid questions, but (and apologies if this sounds stupid) does anyone actually believe that? Interestingly, we tend to praise those who ask smart questions but rarely condemn the reverse. Yet, unsurprisingly, smart questions are far less common than dumb, and especially average ones. Let us start with those … {"blockType":"mv-promo-block","data":{"imageDesktopUrl":"https:\/\/images.fastcompany.com\/image\/upload\/f_webp,q_a

Fast Company·Business·17d ago

Why Two States Are Fighting to STOP Hollywood's Biggest Merger

Two Republican attorneys general are hoping the Supreme Court will step in to stop the antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 Democratic state AGs seeking to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Montana AG Austin Knudsen filed a motion with the Supreme Court, naming California and the 11 other […]

Variety·Business·17d ago
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Why Sweden Is Suddenly DOMINATING the Global Startup Scene

Vibe-coding darling Lovable just raised $400 million at a $13.3 billion valuation, roughly doubling its worth in eight months. But Lovable isn’t the only Stockholm startup putting up huge numbers lately — legal AI company Legora and health tech startup Neko Health are right there with it.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis is joined by Sophia Bendz, a partner at Cherry Ventures and longtime fixture of Europe’s startup […]

TechCrunch·Business·17d ago
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This New Fund Just Raised $17M to Back the FEMALE Economy

Capital F, one of the few all-female-led VC firms, announced Wednesday the $17 million close of its debut fund. The firm backs companies building in the “female economy” — or the markets where women drive demand. That mainly falls into three buckets for the firm, Margaret Coblentz, the firm’s co-founder, told TechCrunch — women’s health, […]

TechCrunch·Business·17d ago
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Why ITV's Boss Is HOPEFUL Even as a Massive Takeover Looms

As U.K. public service broadcaster ITV prepares to be swallowed up by Comcast-owned Sky (the pact still needs to clear regulators, which could take up to a year), managing director Kevin Lygo is staying positive. “I think everybody understands the logic of it and why it’s such a good idea and a good deal,” said […]

Variety·Business·16d ago

Nvidia's About to Cross a Threshold NO Company Has Ever REACHED

Nvidia's predicting it will pull in $108 billion in revenue within just a few months. It wouldn't be the first company to rake in over $100 billion in quarterly revenue - Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet have repeatedly reached the milestone. Nvidia said in its latest earnings report that it brought in a record $96.2 billion in overall revenue in the past quarter, a jump of over $10 billion from the previous quarter. Its data center revenue alone more than doubled year-over-year to a record $89 bill

The Verge·Business·16d ago
Politics

Trump Just Sent Congress a NUCLEAR Deal That Could Change the MIDDLE EAST

Exclusive | Trump Sends Nuclear Agreement With Saudi Arabia to Congress  WSJ Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia must recognize Israel for nuclear deal  The Jerusalem Post Trump Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress but Says Riyadh Must Recognize Israel  U.S. News & World Report Why a Saudi Nuclear Program Is Not Worth Ending US Nonproliferation Policy  The National Interest ‘America first’ means saying no to Saudi nuclear power | Opinion  Sun Sentinel

Google News·Politics·17d ago

Why America's Spy Chief Just Made a SECRET Trip to RUSSIA

CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia  CBS News CIA Director John Ratcliffe Makes Surprise Trip to Moscow  WSJ CIA director makes unannounced visit to Moscow to meet with Russian officials, source says  CNN US military plane lands in Moscow, with Kremlin claiming it has no information: report  Fox News CIA director flies unannounced to Moscow to hold talks, source says  NBC News

Google News·Politics·17d ago

Trump Wants to RENAME a Great Lake and Canada Is FURIOUS

Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America.’ Canadians balk at the idea  AP News Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' denies claim he'd interfere with Canadians speaking French  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Threat to Canada Is Just Lazy  New York Magazine Can Trump actually change the name of Lake Ontario?  NBC News Lake America? Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario, expresses love for French Canadians amid trade war  Reuters

Google News·Politics·17d ago

What the Trump Name Change Did to Kennedy Center's FINANCES

Kennedy Center finances deteriorated sharply after Trump name change  The Washington Post Trump admin says Kennedy Center 'to be taken down' without renovations  USA Today Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if renovations aren’t allowed  CNN Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if closure is not allowed  NBC4 Washington Kennedy Center risks financial ruin without Trump’s name, Justice Department argues  AP News

Google News·Politics·17d ago

The Hollywood Lawsuit That's Heading to AMERICA'S Highest Court

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird wrote in an op-ed for The Daily Wire that she is suing California for leading the charge in the lawsuit against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. “California is once again trying to be the country’s regulator. And once again California is defying common sense to raise costs around the country,” Bird […]

Variety·Politics·17d ago
Breaking

The Ruling That Just BLOCKED Trump's Voting Restrictions

Judge issues setback to Trump administration plans to restrict mail-in ballots  The Washington Post Supreme Court backs Trump’s order to curb mail ballots  CNN Trump administration violated court order on mail-voting rules, judge says  Axios Democratic governors react to Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting: ‘States run elections, not Donald Trump’  The Hill Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Court's order on elections. But it could open door to 'chaos'  Dallas News

Google News·Politics·17d ago
Breaking

The TRUMP-Backed Candidate Who Just Changed South Carolina Politics FOREVER

President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.

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Breaking

What Trump's ENDORSEMENT Just Did to South Carolina's FUTURE

Live updates: Sen. Darline Graham of South Carolina, with Trump’s backing, wins GOP nomination to run for a full term  The Washington Post Trump gets a much-needed South Carolina win and other takeaways from Tuesday’s elections  CNN Trump endorsement boosts sister of late Lindsey Graham to historic runoff victory  Fox News ‘It's put up or shut up time’: Battleground Republicans want the Darline treatment  Politico South Carolina U.S. Senate Special Runoff Election Live Results 2026  AP News

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The Alaska TWIST That Just Gave Republicans a NIGHTMARE

In Headache for Republicans, Second Dan Sullivan Advances in Alaska Senate Race  The New York Times The other Dan Sullivan makes November ballot against Sen. Dan Sullivan  Politico The second Dan Sullivan makes the general election in Alaska’s Senate race  NBC News Alaska’s Senate race will feature two Dan Sullivans and Mary Peltola, CNN projects  CNN Two Dan Sullivans to appear on Alaska’s US Senate ballot in November’s midterm elections  The Guardian

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The State Department Just FROZE a Path to America

U.S. State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Applications  WSJ Trump administration issues pause on immigrant visa appointments for applicants worldwide  Reuters Hong Kong lawmaker urges firms to expand in emerging markets amid US visa pause  South China Morning Post US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions  The Guardian State Dept. pauses immigrant visa appointments worldwide, says staff need training  The Washington Post

Google News·Politics·17d ago

How Data Centers Became the EXPLOSIVE Issue Reshaping American Elections

The snowballing opposition to data centers in communities across the United States has transformed the midterm election landscape, thrown a wrench into the plans of the world’s richest companies and brought perhaps the industry’s biggest booster, President Donald Trump, to its defense. It’s a dramatic shift from two years ago, when few people had even heard of a data center. But the late 2022 debut of OpenAI’s ChatGPT ignited worldwide demand for chatbots and other generative AI products that ty

Fast Company·Politics·17d ago
Breaking

Trump's Mail-In Voting Order Just Cleared a CRITICAL Hurdle

A federal judge in Boston canceled a nationwide ruling that blocked U.S. Postal Service work on President Trump's order to limit mail-in voting for the midterm election. But a new block may come soon.

NPR·Politics·17d ago

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International
Breaking

The UNPRECEDENTED Flood That's Swallowing Entire Chinese Cities

Heavy rain expected in parts of Vietnam and southern ‌China, as another storm system, Typhoon Saudel, heads for Japan and Taiwan Widespread flooding triggered by Typhoon Narra has submerged homes and forced mass evacuations in southern China, as another storm system tracked towards Japan and Taiwan. Authorities in Chongzuo, in China’s Guangxi region – famous for its giant waterfalls and karst limestone mountains – on Tuesday evacuated more than 15,000 people after water ⁠levels surpassed a recor

The Guardian·International·17d ago
Breaking

Why Canada Just Declared Economic WAR on America

Canada Fires Back in Trade War Against Trump With Up to 50% Tariffs  The New York Times From ‘Fortress North America’ to All-Out Trade War: How the U.S.-Canada Talks Collapsed  The New York Times Lutnick’s last-minute demands derailed Canada trade talks: Reports  The Hill WA exporters feeling like pawns in widening U.S.-Canada trade war  The Seattle Times As U.S.-Canada tensions escalate, Republicans could face political consequences  The Washington Post

Google News·International·17d ago
Breaking

The Artist JAILED for What He Said About China's HEROES

Artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong jailed for slandering ‘heroes and martyrs’  The Guardian Chinese dissident artist jailed for 3 years over Mao sculptures, family and rights group say  Reuters Gao Zhen: China jails artist over satirical Mao Zedong sculptures, say rights groups  BBC Chinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao statues  The Washington Post China: Maximum sentence for artist Gao Zhen is an assault on artistic freedom  Amnesty International

Google News·International·17d ago

The Secret Moscow Visit That Could Change EVERYTHING

CIA director makes rare, unannounced visit to Moscow  The Washington Post CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia  CBS News US military plane lands in Moscow, with Kremlin claiming it has no information: report  Fox News CIA director makes unannounced visit to Moscow to meet with Russian officials, source says  CNN US military transport plane lands in Moscow, Kremlin says it has no information yet  Reuters

Google News·International·17d ago

The Strait That Could Trigger a GLOBAL Crisis

Iran and Oman hold talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East  AP News Live updates: Iran and Oman outline plan for temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping lane  CNN Oil Extends Declines as Iran, Oman Push Talks to Reopen Hormuz  Bloomberg.com Major breakthrough in US-Iran ceasefire talks! Iran proposes "temporary navigation corridor in the Strait of Hormuz," leading to a sharp drop in international oil prices.  Moomoo Iran, Oman discuss temporary shipping lane

Google News·International·17d ago
Breaking

Hundreds MISSING After Catastrophic Floods Hit Nepal-China BORDER

Hundreds missing and many feared dead after massive flash flood hits Nepal-China border  CNN 3 American tourists reported missing following devastating flash flood in Nepal  FOX Weather Deadly floods strike Nepal-Tibet border  The Detroit News Live Updates: Hundreds Missing as Deadly Floods Sweep Away Villages in Nepal  The New York Times Hundreds reported missing after flood on Nepal border with China  Financial Times

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The Strait That Could STRANGLE Global Oil Is About to Reopen

Live Updates: Iran and Oman edge toward temporary Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, but Tehran insists U.S. lift blockade  CBS News Iran says the U.S. is standing in the way of Hormuz deal amid talks with Oman  CNBC Live updates: Oil prices fall on hopes of Iran-Oman deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz  CNN Iran and Oman plan for temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US persists  Reuters Iran, Oman Agree to Share Strait of Hormuz Revenue  Bloomberg

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Hundreds VANISHED After Water Turned Deadly on This Border

More than 380 tourists among those unaccounted for after homes, roads, bridges and power plants swept away At least 95 people have died and hundreds are missing after flash floods ⁠hit the Himalayan border areas of ⁠Nepal and ​Tibet in China, with officials saying areas of India were also at risk. The disaster was caused by a torrent of mud, water and debris that burst from the banks of a river that runs between China and Nepal. Homes, roads, bridges and power plants were swept away in Nepal, ⁠w

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The Bizarre Smuggling Operation That Just Got Two Men ARRESTED

Bird eggs intercepted in homemade incubators at Johannesburg airport as officials try to halt wildlife trafficking South African police have arrested two Thai nationals in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to smuggle endangered parrot eggs out of the country as authorities try to stem the tide of wildlife trafficking. A 50-year-old Thai national was arrested at OR Tambo international airport in Johannesburg on 20 August, carrying 50 bird eggs in a homemade incubator in a hand-luggage b

The Guardian·International·17d ago
Breaking

Ukraine's Drones Just INCINERATED a Massive Russian Warehouse

For the second time in five weeks, Ukrainian long-range drones struck a major warehouse belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer, causing a fire that burned it to the ground, local authorities said on Wednesday. The depot in the Tambov region southeast of Moscow, which is 500 or so kilometers (300 miles) from the Ukrainian border, was previously hit on July 18 when seven people were killed. That attack heralded the start of Ukraine’s aerial campaign that has delivered repeated blows to the

Fast Company·International·17d ago

The Flash Flood That Just SWALLOWED British Citizens in Nepal

More than 400 travellers are said to be missing after flood on Tibet border, including 33 Britons Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border – latest updates Thirty-three British citizens including a 13-year-old girl are among more than 400 travellers missing after a flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, according to Nepal’s tourism board. The sudden flood happened on the Tibetan side of the Bhote Koshi River at about 8.30am local time on Wednesday. The 33 UK citizens are among at least 341 foreign n

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What FELL From the Sky Just Killed Over 100 People in Nepal

An initial assessment of satellite imagery suggests an “ice avalanche” from a high-altitude glacier sent a giant cascade into the valley below.

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What Scientists Just Discovered About the DISASTER That Left Hundreds Missing

Flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border kills more than 150, with hundreds of tourists missing  BBC Hundreds missing and many feared dead after massive flash flood hits Nepal-China border  CNN Wall of floodwater sweeps away villages in Nepal, hundreds missing  Scientific American What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border?  Reuters 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal Hours After Tremor Triggered Deadly Floods  NDTV

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Hundreds VANISHED in Minutes — Including 47 Americans — After Nature Unleashed Its FURY

Hundreds are feared to have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

BBC News·International·16d ago

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Iran's Shocking ULTIMATUM Could Choke Off the World's Oil Supply

Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman, and other Middle East news  AP News Iran warns of military ship ban in Strait of Hormuz under potential deal with Oman  Spectrum News Navigation, jurisdiction, costs: Iran, Oman attempt to hammer out Hormuz deal  France 24 Strait of Hormuz deal inches closer as oil prices dip; US commits to Tehran sanctions  Fox News August 25, 2026 – Iran war latest  CNN

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Science
Breaking

Just 122 Companies Are Behind the West's WATER CRISIS—Here's Who They Are

As some of the largest water reservoirs in the United States fall to record-level-lows, it’s not just drought to blame, with 122 oil and cement companies responsible for around half of the water lost to climate change in the West, according to a recent study. In the study, published on August 25 in the Communications Earth & Environment journal, researchers examined how the 122 carbon majors, which included BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Shell, played a role in altering the region’s water cycle. T

Fast Company·Science·16d ago
Health

Why Young Men Are INJECTING Themselves With This CONTROVERSIAL Hormone

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·17d ago

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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·17d ago

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The VACCINE That Could Make Melanoma a Thing of the PAST

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·17d ago

The Daily Habit That's DOUBLING Your Cancer Risk Right Now

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·17d ago

Why Parents Are REFUSING Vaccines as Measles EXPLODES Nationwide

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·17d ago

The Handful of Food That Could Save Your HEART

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·17d ago

The DISGUSTING Pill 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·17d ago

The Simple Daily Choice That's Adding 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·17d ago

Why Early Menopause Could STEAL Your Memory Decades Sooner

Recent research shows that entering menopause early may lead to faster cognitive decline and an earlier onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Kathrin Ziegler · DigitalVision/Getty Earlier menopause may be associated with faster cognitive decline and less favorable brain health later in life. These associations may persist for decades after the menopause transition. Earlier menopause was associated with faster episodic memory decline and an earlier Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. Researchers say th

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The Arthritis Drug That's REGROWING Hair Where Nothing Else Could

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·17d ago

The HIDDEN Changes Your Doctor Isn't Telling You 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·17d ago

What's Really Behind America's EXPLODING Food Recall Crisis

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 Disease Spreading to NEW Countries — And Why Experts Are ALARMED

The public health emergencies in 2022 and 2024 saw the virus reported in 145 countries, but in the new cases children appear particularly affected A fresh outbreak of mpox in Guinea Bissau – the country’s first – means the virus formerly known as monkey pox is back in the headlines. So what has changed? Since 2022, there have been almost 190,000 lab-confirmed cases of mpox reported worldwide in 145 countries. Before then, outbreaks of mpox tended to be relatively small and in a handful of Africa

The Guardian·Health·17d ago

Are These Viral Health Trends 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

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Pumpkin Spice Is BACK But Your Body Might Not Thank You

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Healthline·Health·16d ago
Sports
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Why This Actor Just Got an UNPRECEDENTED Olympic Honor

Inigo Montoya isn’t putting down his sword just yet.  Almost 40 years after Mandy Patinkin expertly parried and jousted his way to defeating the six-fingered man in the beloved 1987 film “The Princess Bride,” the actor is returning to the world of foils and sabers after being tapped to serve as USA Fencing’s first-ever honorary […]

Variety·Sports·17d ago
Breaking

The Women's League That Just Raised $100M From Hollywood's BIGGEST Names

Unrivaled, the women’s three-on-three basketball league, announced that its Series C fundraise has surpassed an initial $100 million target and is now oversubscribed — valuing the league at $650 million. The funding round was led by Ten Pillars Sports Fund, backed by UC Investments, which manages the University of California system’s investment funds. Other participants […]

Variety·Sports·17d ago
Breaking

DAZN's BOLD Move to Challenge the NFL's Sunday MONOPOLY

Streaming-sports purveyor DAZN has struck an agreement to buy EverPass Media, the distributor of licensed sports properties to commercial establishments like hotels and bars. In doing so, DAZN will pick up the commercial arm of the NFL’s popular “Sunday Ticket” package, and expand its U.S. foothold, while working to bring content distributed via EverPass to […]

Variety·Sports·17d ago
Entertainment

The Netflix Action Series That Just Landed Two Korean POWERHOUSES

Netflix has confirmed production on “The Shooter” (working title), an action-noir series that pairs Lee Jung-eun with Kim Moo-yul, marking Lee’s first outing in an action role. Lee’s turn comes on the heels of “My Daughter Is a Zombie,” one of South Korea’s top-grossing films of 2025. Kim joins her fresh off “Teach You a […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Why Everyone Is Suddenly Talking About TV at Work AGAIN

There’s nothing better than sitting on the couch to binge your favorite TV show. Or, maybe, there is. In the era of streaming, binge-watching is easier than ever. So, it seems potentially incongruous that appointment viewing — watching a television show when it first airs — is so capable of seizing the collective attention of viewers.  […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

How Disney Just RESURRECTED the Muppets From the Dead

The lights were lit and the music played in the Muppet Theatre once more this year. But before the curtain opened on Kermit the Frog in an episode of television for the first time in 10 years, the show had to be put together — by the humans behind the characters.  Simultaneously a nod to […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Who's Playing TUPAC in the Snoop Dogg Biopic That Everyone's Talking About

The cast of Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic is shaping up, with Camron Jones (“P-Valley,” “Panic”) set to play Tupac Shakur, while Lauren London (“Without Remorse,” “ATL”) will portray Snoop’s late mother, Beverly Tate. “Outer Banks” alum Jonathan Daviss was previously announced to star as the rap legend in the movie, “Snoop,” directed by Craig Brewer […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The 'Heroes' Star Who VANISHED Too Soon at 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,

Healthline·Entertainment·17d ago

The Three Names You Need to Know in Film PRODUCTION

Luis Castro, Trish Reilly and Barry Wilkinson will be honored at the third annual MacGuffin Awards.  The Property Masters Guild aims to highlight and elevate the craft of the Property Master by raising awareness, fostering collaboration among craft artisans, educating its members and inspiring future generations of Property Masters.  The honorees, recognized for their craftsmanship, […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The Horror Franchise That Just Made the Jump to LIVE Terror

Taking the spirit of the “Paranormal Activity” films and turning it into a scare-‘em stage experience could have been a terrifying trip for its creators, too. After all, horror isn’t exactly a Broadway staple and producers have mostly given up that particular ghost. But the franchise — Oren Peli’s indie film was originally shot in […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
Breaking

What Mark Ruffalo Said That Made HOLLYWOOD Erupt

Jane Fonda has released a statement in support of Mark Ruffalo after Paramount slammed the four-time Oscar nominee as “antisemitic” for a recent post denouncing Larry Ellison’s ties to Israel and David Ellison’s planned merger with Warner Bros. “Especially as a Jewish American, I find it deeply troubling to see false accusations of antisemitism used […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The Director Who Chose Liberation Over CURSE in Her Latest Film

In her upcoming third feature “Brace Your Heart,” Amanda Kernell follows a survivor, not a victim.  “We’re all different, and some people who experience really difficult things can’t recover. But there are others who survive and find there’s light on the other side,” she told Variety.  Kernell, known for “Sámi Blood” and “Charter,” is also behind […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
Breaking

The Norwegian Thriller About Collective MADNESS Coming to Haugesund

Copenhagen-based sales and aggregation outlet LevelK has boarded the Norwegian psycho-thriller “Anathema” by promising directing duo Ea Johanne Sandberg and Alpha Nord. One of 21 projects in development to be pitched today at the Nordic Co-Production Market in Haugesund, “Anathema” is being shepherded by the seasoned Janne Hjeltnes (Netflix’s “Royalteen,” “Midsummer Night”) and Anne Borgaard […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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The Horror Film With a Title You Can't Say at DINNER

“Vagina Dentata,” the new film from Norwegian filmmaker Nataša Urban, whose “The Eclipse” won top honors at CPH:DOX in 2022, has been boarded by Manifest Film. The Romanian outfit will co-produce “Vagina Dentata,” a genre-bending exploration of motherhood and postnatal depression that will be pitched at this week’s Nordic Co-Production Market in Haugesund. Produced by […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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The Short-Drama REVOLUTION Coming to Indonesia

Indonesian streaming platform Vidio has partnered with ReelShort, the microdrama platform owned by Crazy Maple Studio, marking ReelShort’s first entry into the Indonesian market. Hundreds of ReelShort titles will become available on Vidio starting Sept. 1. The content will stream through a dedicated Short Drama tab, accessible to subscribers on Vidio’s TV Extra, Platinum, Platinum […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The Wild Crime Drama From 'Veep' Director You NEED to See

The BBC has lifted the chaotic lid on “Tall Tales and Murder,” its upcoming dark comedic drama from “Love/Hate” creator Stuart Carolan and co-created with Emmy and DGA award winning “Veep” director Chris Addison. First announced last year and shot in Ireland, the wild-sounding six-part series mixes what the synopsis describes as a “Bonnie and […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Korea's DRX Makes STRATEGIC Move Into Indonesian Gaming

Korea’s DRX Corp. and PT Nuon Digital Indonesia signed a strategic partnership in Jakarta to expand gaming and entertainment ties between Indonesia and Korea, starting with an entertainment festival called DRX Homefront Indonesia and a joint game publishing initiative between the two countries. The agreement pairs DRX’s esports, content production and fan engagement experience with […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Netflix's UNEXPECTED Pairing With Stella Artois

Netflix has what looks to be a great show set to launch, but you can’t see the program on its flagship streaming service. The company plans to take over the history Marlborough Pub in London between September 3 and September 5, when it will outfit the place much like its comedic action series “The Gentlemen,” […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Japan's SURPRISING Oscar Pick for International Feature

Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s “All of a Sudden” has been selected as Japan’s entry in the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards, the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (Eiren) has revealed. The selection marks the second time a Hamaguchi film has represented Japan in the category, five years after “Drive My Car” won the […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Why Stephen Colbert Is BEGGING Emmy Voters to Choose Kimmel

With Emmy voting drawing to a close, Stephen Colbert has thrown his support behind Jimmy Kimmel in the newly revamped outstanding cariety series race, even though Colbert’s own late-night show is competing in the same category. In a video posted on social media, a bearded Colbert appears sitting outdoors on a windswept coastline with a […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The Venice Film That's Already Creating BUZZ Before Its Premiere

RAI Cinema International Distribution has acquired world rights to Italian director Edoardo De Angelis’ dark tragicomedy “The Fire Within You” ahead of its Venice competition launch. De Angelis, a native Neapolitan, broke out on the festival circuit at Venice in 2016 with the Naples-set conjoined twins drama “Indivisible” and subsequently opened the festival in 2023 with […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The Show Everyone's Talking About Just Got RENEWED

“Under Salt Marsh” is returning for a second season at Sky. The crime drama has been greenlit for an “as-yet-untitled second chapter” with Rafe Spall reprising his role as Detective Eric Bull, Sky announced on Wednesday. The six-episode season will pick up as Detective Bull “moves to a remote Scottish mining village sinking under the […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Why Mysterious Playlist Names Are Suddenly Appearing on BILLBOARDS Everywhere

A playlist is like a time capsule. It can capture a moment and feeling better than almost anything else. Spotify is uniquely aware of that power, which is why it’s dedicating dozens of billboards to the beauty of the playlist. In a new campaign called “Playlist List,” the streaming giant worked with Uncommon Creative Studio to create a series of billboards that showcase the unique place the playlist has in culture. Up in Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City, the billboards feature the names of

Fast Company·Entertainment·17d ago

Thailand's Short-Form Drama Industry Gets 360-Degree Partnership BOOST

COL Group and CP Group are teaming on a partnership aimed at building up Thailand’s short-form drama business, linking creative training, local content production and distribution under a single initiative. The deal centers on a talent incubation program the two firms will run jointly with an academic institution in Thailand, aimed at connecting new creative […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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Mia Wasikowska's New Film That Venice Just HAD to Have

French sales company MMM Film Sales has acquired the international rights to “Agata the Writer,” starring Mia Wasikowska, which will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in the Venice Days section, in competition. The Australian film is directed by filmmaker and artist Kuba Dorabialski, and is produced by Alex White, best known […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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The Creator Studio Launch That Just Hired a NEWS Legend

U.K. agency Independent Talent Group is launching a creator studio to be headed by Deborah Turness, who has joined as president of Independent Talent Studio. Most recently, Turness was CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs and a member of the BBC board, and previously served as president of NBC News in the U.S., CEO […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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How GenZ Just HIJACKED the Rom-Com Formula You Thought You KNEW

The big-screen romantic comedy is unfashionable enough these days that it tends to come dressed up in at least one of two ways: with a quasi-absurd high concept (see this summer’s “One Night Only”) or draped in enough ironic quote marks to make clear that the filmmakers are rolling their eyes right along with you. […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Gary Oldman's Character Who DESTROYED Hygiene Standards on TV

Gary Oldman received the Edinburgh TV Festival’s Global Icon Award on Wednesday and, unsurprisingly, spent much of the time in an on-stage conversation discussing his most famous — and current — TV character. “For the last six years, I’ve had the pleasure of inhabiting Jackson Lamb, a man who has single-handedly lowered the public’s expectation of personal […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

'Emily in Paris' Is Going GREEK—And Coming for Christmas

“Emily in Paris” will take its final bow on Christmas Eve. Netflix set a Dec. 24 premiere date for the series’ sixth and final season and released new photos, including a look at the show’s latest adventure in Greece. As reported by Variety in April, Emily’s (Lily Collins) life and work will take her from […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Nile Rodgers & Chic to Headline DKMS Cancer Benefit Gala

Nile Rodgers & Chic will headline the 20th annual gala for DKMS, a top non-profit organization fighting blood cancer and blood disorders. The black-tie event at will take place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on Thursday, October 15th. The evening’s programming includes a live concert from Rodgers — a cancer survivor as well […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

'Love Island' Star Maura Higgins to Host 'Blind Date' Revival

“Love Island” and “The Traitors” star Maura Higgins has a new gig: hosting Disney+’s upcoming reality series “Blind Date.” The iconic British dating show, which ran from 1985 to 2003, is being revamped by the streamer for modern audiences and promises to be “bigger, better and bolder than ever,” according to a press release. “As […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Modern Agatha Christie Series Features Mystery and ROMANCE

BritBox has unveiled the official trailer for “Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence,” a modern take on the beloved detective duo starring Antonia Thomas and Josh Dylan. The six-part series is the first contemporary English-language TV adaptation of Christie’s “Tommy & Tuppence” stories, set in present-day London and starring Dylan (“Buccaneers,” “Mamma Mia 2”) as Tommy […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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Kate Winslet's Next Role Will Make You Question EVERYTHING

Kate Winslet is set to star in a new limited series for Netflix called “The Unheard.” It’s billed as a “Thelma & Louise”-style vengeance drama. “Adolescence” scribe Jack Thorne has written the show, which is comprised of five episodes. It is set to start shooting next year. Winslet will star alongside Maxine Peake (“Say Nothing”) […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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Ron Weasley Is BACK—But Not How You Remember Him

Rupert Grint is reprising his iconic role as Ron Weasley after 15 years. The actor, who starred in all eight “Harry Potter” movies from 2001 to 2011, is set to join the cast of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at Broadway’s Lyric Theatre from Feb. 2 to May 30, 2027. He will play an […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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Barry Keoghan's Next Role Takes Him Back to Where It ALL Began

Netflix has ordered a “Top Boy” prequel series starring Barry Keoghan, Variety has confirmed. The five-episode series is titled “Jonny Boy” and will follow the character Keoghan played in the fifth and final season of the hit drama series. Production is slated to begin in 2027. In the original show, Jonny is a powerful member […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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France's Oscar Dilemma: Choose a Russian or Betray Itself?

France’s Oscar submission race for 2027 is shaping up around one particularly thorny question: What happens to a major film by an exiled filmmaker when no other country is realistically positioned to claim it? That is the dilemma surrounding Andrey Zvyagintsev’s “Minotaur,” a scathing portrait of corruption in Putin’s Russia that won the Grand Prize […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The Hollywood Studio Behind Your Favorite Films Just IMPLODED

Annapurna, the indie media company founded by Megan Ellison, has enacted a significant round of layoffs — representing over 15% of the workforce. Approximately 30 employees were pink slipped on Wednesday, the company confirmed. The layoffs come as Ellison has been quietly rebuilding her business after several years of near-dormancy. Ellison remains CEO. “The reduction […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Thailand's Oscar Bet: The Film That Could Make HISTORY

“9 Temples to Heaven,” directed by Sompot Chidgasornpongse, has been chosen as Thailand’s submission for the international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The selection was revealed by the National Federation of Motion Pictures and Contents Associations (MPC). A specialist committee assembled by MPC and drawn from across the Thai film industry – […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The Murdoch Scandal Netflix Is About to EXPOSE to the World

In the past two years, Jack O’Connell has played a vampire in “Sinners” and a cult leader in the “28 Years Later” films. But to take on the role of tabloid editor Larry Lamb, he got even more comfortable with suave, alluring menace. “His prerogative is very simple,” O’Connell says over Zoom from London. “He’s […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The Filmmakers Austin Is About to HONOR This Fall

Brad Bird, Andrew Haigh and Aleshea Harris will be honored at Texas’ 2026 Austin Film Festival on Oct. 31.  Bird, who is the creator of “The Incredibles” franchise and the filmmaker behind “Ratatouille,” “The Iron Giant” and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” will receive the Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award. The festival will also premiere […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The 'Hacks' Box Set Every Fan Will Want This HOLIDAY Season

Here’s something the Little Debbie in your life might want to add to their Christmas gift guide: All five seasons of “Hacks” are about to be packaged in a complete series Blu-ray box set. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed plans to sell “Hacks: The Complete Series” as a Blu-ray collection. The set, set to […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The Dark Roald Dahl Story Netflix Is About to REVEAL

Netflix is adapting Roald Dahl’s short stories into a drama series starring Nicola Coughlan, Naomi Scott, Dominic West, Imelda Staunton and more, continuing its foray into the author’s intellectual property after acquiring the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021. Though Dahl is best known for his children’s books — such as “Matilda,” on which Netflix […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The Cult Classic Actor Who Made MILLIONS Question Everything

Tim Curry, who soared to fame in the ‘70s as the flamboyant star of the campy horror movie stage spoof “The Rocky Horror Show” and its screen version “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles, Variety has confirmed. He was 80. A cause of death was not immediately available, though Curry […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The Restored Films That Could Redefine WORLD Cinema

Four newly 4K-restored features by Thai auteur Apichatpong Weerasethakul have been acquired by The Match Factory for international sales, the company has revealed, with a formal launch planned for the upcoming Venice International Film Festival. The quartet spans more than a decade of Weerasethakul’s work: “Blissfully Yours” (2002), recipient of the Un Certain Regard Prize […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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The Mormon Wives Scandal That's About to EXPLODE in Season 5

Five months after ABC pulled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette,” fans are getting their first on-screen updates about her life. Hulu set a Sept. 10 premiere date for “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Season 5, which will run for only five episodes compared to previous seasons’ 10. The streamer also released a […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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HBO Unveils When You'll Finally See Jay-Z's UNTOLD Story

After announcing the documentary series in June, HBO has revealed the release schedule for “Jay-Z in 8,” which will feature the rapper sitting down with music producer and record executive Rick Rubin to discuss the lyrics and ideas for songs across eight episodes. The first two episodes of “Jay-Z in 8” will debut back-to-back on […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Netflix Recreates Gene Wilder's Voice With AI in CONTROVERSIAL New Show

Netflix has released the trailer for “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket,” an upcoming reality competition show that pits contestants against each other in challenges taking place inside a replica of Roald Dahl’s iconic chocolate factory. The nine-episode show will stream on Sept. 23. Twelve lucky “Golden Ticket winners” and their chosen partners will be put to […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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Rachel Zegler's New Role Reveals a Family Secret You WON'T Believe

Oscar winner Marisa Tomei and Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler form a mother-and-daughter bond in the first look image from upcoming comedy drama “She Gets It From Me.” The film — which wrapped production in New York in July and is currently in post-production — comes from director Julia von Heinz (“Treasure,” “And Tomorrow the Entire World”) […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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Blake Lively Just WON Big in Her Legal Battle With BALDONI

A judge on Wednesday awarded Blake Lively about $400,000 in attorneys’ fees in her dispute with “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni, well short of the $8 million she had sought. Lively and Baldoni settled their 18-month legal war in May, avoiding a federal trial that was scheduled for later that month. At the […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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Telluride's Secret TBA Film Will Be HIDDEN Until You Walk In

Julie Huntsinger has spent two decades as the guardian of the Telluride Film Festival — a jewel box of off-duty movie stars and power players relaxing in the mountains and a consequential launchpad for the fall awards season. As festival director, Huntsinger has her hallmarks. She doesn’t reveal the lineup until the eve of opening […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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The Beloved Actor Who Made Millions Do the TIME WARP Is Gone

The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.

The New York Times·Entertainment·17d ago

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What Doctors Found Inside This Actress's BRAIN Will Shock You

Busy Philipps revealed she had a malignant brain tumor removed weeks before she was set to start filming her new CBS show “Cupertino.” “I’m grateful that I’m alive,” Philipps told People.  What started as an unnecessary, but precautionary full-body MRI that checks for more than 500 conditions ended up saving Philipps’ life. The “Freaks and […]

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Wim Wenders' Latest Project Just Found Its North American HOME

KimStim has acquired all North American rights to Katharina Rivilis’ debut feature “I’ll Be Gone in June,” following its world premiere at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard. Set in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in the months surrounding the Sept. 11 attacks, the coming-of-age drama follows Franny, a 16-year-old German exchange student whose vision of an American […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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This Producer Is Getting an Honor NO ONE Has Received Before

Producer Todd Black will receive the inaugural Career Producer Honor at the 39th annual Virginia Film Festival, which takes place Oct. 21-25 in Charlottesville. The Virginia Film Festival Career Producer Honor celebrates the artistic impact of a standout producer and is supported by a new endowment established by Virginia Film Festival Advisory Board member and […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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Tyler Perry Just Named His New Studio After the Woman Who CHANGED Everything

Tyler Perry launched a new specialty division of his production company Tyler Perry Studios called “Maxscene.” According to the company, the label is “dedicated to expanding theatrical opportunities for filmmakers with distinctive voices.” Named after Perry’s mother Maxine, the filmmaker said his new label aims to reflect her belief in her son and the studio he […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago
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Almodóvar and Luna Lead This Year's MUST-SEE Latin Film Lineup

Pedro Almodóvar’s “Bitter Christmas” and Diego Luna’s “Ashes” are among the AFI Latin American Film Festival lineup. The AFI Latin American Film Festival will take place Sept. 16 through Oct. 7 at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Maryland. The festival will kick off with “The Match,” a documentary depicting the […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

Final Fantasy VII's FINALE Shows Weapons Destroying the Entire Planet

“Final Fantasy VII” received a new gameplay trailer during gamescom Opening Night Live.  The third and final entry in the “Final Fantasy VII” remake series sees hostile giants called Weapons arriving to save a world undergoing a crisis. But, unable to determine who’s a true threat, the Weapons ultimately cause mass destruction on anyone or […]

Variety·Entertainment·17d ago

The ROCKY HORROR Legend Who Just Left Us at 80

Actor Tim Curry attends the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Los Angeles City Hall on October 30, 2015, in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Earl Gibson III/WireImage Tim Curry, star of “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at 80 at his home in Los Angeles on August 25. His death follows a near-fatal stroke he’d experienced in 2012 that left him paralyzed.  The English actor and singer’s distinguished career in show business includ

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YouTube's BOLD Claim: We're Not the Villain Destroying TV

Pedro Pina, YouTube’s vice president for Europe, Middle East and Africa, used this year’s James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival to challenge the narrative that the platform is a villain in British television’s decline. Instead, he argued that it is increasingly feeding the sector with talent, audiences and revenue — and backed […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago

The SURVIVOR Cast That Includes a Yankees Exec and Pro Wrestler

After its landmark 50th season, explored at length in a Variety cover story, “Survivor” is back for another round. CBS kicked off a new phase of the popular competition series, titled “The Open Era,” with a livestream on Wednesday announcing 21 all-new castaways. They range in age from 24 to 49 and come from all […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago

The Emmy Race That's About to SHOCK Everyone

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

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago

The Mindy Kaling Show That Left EVERYTHING Unresolved

It’s a golden age for television about teens and twentysomethings right now, and there is no shortage of shows about the epic highs and lows of high school and early adulthood. Yet none of them have nailed believable dialogue, roommate dynamics and new job struggles the way “Not Suitable For Work” has.  The nine-episode Hulu […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago
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Ridley Scott Reveals the ALIEN Prequel Fans Never Saw Coming

Ridley Scott does not seem to be thinking of retiring anytime soon. Not only does the director, 88, have Jacob Elordi starrer “The Dog Stars” opening Friday, he’s planning to put his own stamp on “Treasure Island” next with Hugh Jackman. And at some point after that, he’s planning a third “Alien” prequel. Scott say […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago
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Jaye P. Morgan, Singer and Game Show Icon, Dies at 94

Jaye P. Morgan, a singer, actress and frequent game show panelist in the 1970s, died Monday in Washington.  Her family announced her death and said she resided in Castle Rock, Washington. Morgan’s singing career took off in 1953 with “Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries,” closely followed by her biggest hit “That’s All I […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago
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Elmo's About to Take Kids on an Adventure They've NEVER Seen Before

“Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure,” a special primetime crossover between the kids’ series and PBS’s “Nature,” has released its first look at Elmo and his friends as they explore Kenya. Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Nina travel to Kenya to meet an orphaned elephant they adopted online, embarking on a journey filled with lions, […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago

Why This Horror Star Had to BEG Sony's CEO to Save Her FRANCHISE

There might not be an “Insidious: Out of the Further” without franchise star Lin Shaye. Before creatives confirmed production of the now-released film, a sixth installment of the horror franchise was in the early stages of development at Sony. But after a behind-the-scenes regime change, the movie was scrapped from Sony’s upcoming slate.  “Fuck this,” […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago

Why James Franco's Comeback Just CRASHED and BURNED

James Franco’s glittering career first showed signs of faltering in 2014, when a 17-year-old girl shared messages the then-35-year-old sent her on Instagram, trying to coerce her into showing up at his hotel despite knowing her age. At the time, Franco brushed off his behavior, saying he “used bad judgment.” But in 2018, at the […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago

Amazon's Secret Plan to Dominate What Your TEENS Watch

New Amazon MGM Studios global TV head Peter Friedlander is continuing to round out his executive team, naming Carina Walker to head of YA. “Carina has a collective 9.5 years at Amazon where she’s worked across drama, international and most recently developed a deep understanding of the YA space,” Friedlander said in a memo to […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago
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Why Saudi Arabia's New Game Studio Chose THIS Ancient Tale

When it comes to picking IP that’s prime for adaptation, it’s hard to find a story — or rather, stories — with more staying power than “One Thousand and One Nights.” During video game trade event Gamescom’s Opening Night Live presentation in Germany Tuesday, new Saudi Arabia-backed developer MBC Game Studio unveiled its first project, […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago
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Chile's BOLD Oscar Pick That Could Shock the Academy

Chile’s Film Academy has selected “The Meltdown” (“El deshielo”) by Manuela Martelli, her post-Pinochet mystery drama set in an Andes ski resort to represent the country in the Best International Feature category at the 2027 Academy Awards. Martelli’s follow-up to her acclaimed drama “Chile, 1976” had its world premiere at Cannes’ prominent strand Un Certain […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago
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James Gunn Just Wrapped the Film That Could SAVE or DESTROY the DC Universe

“Superman: Man of Tomorrow” is one step closer to soaring into theaters.  Writer and director James Gunn revealed on Threads that “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” has officially wrapped filming.  “That’s a wrap on principal photography for ‘Man of Tomorrow,’” Gunn wrote in his post, accompanied by two photographs with the crew. “Truly a joyful experience […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago
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The Witcher Producer to Receive Award Presented by Doctor Who LEGEND

“The Witcher” Season 5 co-producer Rae Benjamin, who is also the cowriter of the animated feature “The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep,” has been selected to receive this year’s Starz #TakeTheLead award at the Humanitas Prizes awards show and toast next month, one of several honors the org revealed on Wednesday. Benjamin will be presented […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago

Beyoncé's $1 Million Move After Colombia's DEVASTATING News

Beyoncé has announced that she will make a personal donation of $1 million to support relief efforts in Colombia following the country’s recent earthquake. According to a release from Parkwood Entertainment on Tuesday, the donation will provide food and housing supplies to areas most affected by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Chocó, Colombia, on […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago

Paul Thomas Anderson's Secret Project That Indie Fans Will OBSESS Over

Right as awards season kicked up at the end of 2025, before Paul Thomas Anderson took home the Best Director Academy Award for One Battle After Another, he was taking in a concert at Carnegie Hall by singer-songwriter Cameron Winter. He wasn’t in a seat, though—he was onstage, filming the show in 35- and 16-mm. The footage became Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall, a concert film that will be touring cities in the U.S. and Canada this fall after being acquired by two names familiar to film buffs: C

Fast Company·Entertainment·16d ago

The Childhood Classic Making a COMEBACK No One Saw Coming

“Dugout Dads,” the nine-episode series streaming on YouTube, is seeking a bigger playing field. The short-form series, created by Patrick Renna and Kyle Howard’s Hambino Media, reunites the cast of 1993 hit “The Sandlot” for a new coming-of-age sports story. The comedy, which dropped on YouTube on Wednesday, stars Renna, Tom Guiry, Chauncey Leopardi, Marty […]

Variety·Entertainment·16d ago
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What Really Happened the Night Lindsay Clancy's Children DIED

What We Know About the Trial of Lindsay Clancy for Her Children’s Deaths  The New York Times Forensic psychologist testifying for prosecution says he believes Lindsay Clancy is ‘criminally responsible’ for killing her three children  The Boston Globe Experts for Prosecution Discuss Clancy’s Mental State at Time of Killings  The New York Times Clancy trial Day 20 live: Psychiatrist on the stand  The Patriot Ledger Lindsay Clancy trial recap: Likely final witnesses testify about psychosis and more

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The Surrogacy Battle That's Tearing a NEWBORN Between Two Families

California couple and their surrogate testify in Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates  AP News Alaska surrogate, California parents head to Texas court in custody battle. Here's what to know  KERA News Dallas judge delays custody decision in surrogacy fight over newborn with heart defect  CBS News Baby in Texas surrogacy fight is critically ill, biological parents say  USA Today Attorney weighs in on Texas surrogacy dispute  Yahoo

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The College Student Who Knocked on the WRONG Door and Died

Family demands answers after college student fatally shot by police after knocking on wrong door  CBS News College student fatally shot by Pennsylvania police was at 'the wrong house': Mother  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos 22-year-old killed in Montgomery County officer-involved shooting identified  NBC10 Philadelphia Family speaks after man fatally shot by Upper Pottsgrove police: 'He ended up at the wrong house'  6abc Philadelphia DA investigates officer-involved shooting in

Google News·Other·17d ago

How Young Ghanaians Are RECLAIMING Their Food From Western INFLUENCE

In Ghana, a grassroots movement is championing nutritious, homegrown, climate-resilient produce, rather than western imports After three years at catering school, Abiro Wisdom was certain of one thing – he did not want to go into catering. At least not the route that he might be expected to take. His course at Accra Technical University had prepared students for working in international hotels, focusing on French, Italian and Mexican cuisine. The nutritious, homegrown food that Wisdom had eaten

The Guardian·Other·17d ago

The Hidden Cost of Mental Clutter That's DESTROYING Your Productivity

Ask almost any professional how they are doing and you will hear a version of the same answer: busy, overwhelmed, so ready for a vacation. If you look at their actual workload, however, the problem isn’t always the hours on the clock or the number of tasks assigned, but the lack of headspace to actually do the work. The real exhaustion comes from constant email anxiety, disrupted thinking through endless distractions, or self-sabotaging inner chatter running in the background all day long. It is

Fast Company·Other·17d ago

The Surrogate Battle Over a Newborn That's Headed to COURT

California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates  CNN A Surrogate Fled to Texas to Avoid an Abortion. Now She Wants Custody of the Baby.  The New York Times Surrogate, California couple clash in court as newborn fights for life after heart surgery  Fox News Judge upholds restraining order, will rule on Alaska surrogate, California parents’ custody fight  KERA News Dallas judge delays custody decision in surrogacy fight over newborn with heart defect  

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What Outsiders See and LOVE About America Right Now

Mudassir became a friend during my years in Bangladesh. When someone speaks about inner fears, a silver thread connects two souls. This was in 2015, during our last meeting. He was preparing to leave for Austria, where his wife had gone first. When I asked why, he answered plainly: organization and security. Adil was my best friend in Pakistan. I met him in 2004, and we managed an industrial plant together for seven years. He often found himself caught in contradictions, a common condition under

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The Trial That Has America Asking: Where Is the LINE?

What to know about the Lindsay Clancy trial as closing arguments near  The Washington Post Opinion | Lindsay Clancy Deserves Mercy, Not Life in Prison  The New York Times Livestream: Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues with prosecution’s final expert witness on the stand  Boston.com Prosecutors’ docs argue against Lindsay Clancy postpartum psychosis claim  Boston Herald Forensic psychologist testifying for prosecution says he believes Lindsay Clancy is ‘criminally responsible’ for killing her

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The Climate Reality Making Motherhood UNBEARABLE

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