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.
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Amazon is adding another 2 million Nvidia GPU chips to its data centers over the next two years. But this extended partnerships stretches beyond buying more chips.
CrowdStrike shares have surged 61% this year to new highs as the threat from frontier AI has fueled demand for advanced security tools.
The startup is only a year old but it has already generated a massive amount of hype (and money) while also spurring privacy concerns.
Earlier this year, the bears thought advances in AI models could disintermediate the cybersecurity sector. So far, they've been proven wrong.
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Shares of CrowdStrike Holdings were roaring after the cybersecurity company revealed a record-breaking quarter, one partially boosted by fears about the power of artificial intelligence.
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The Chinese AI company said it had already launched the model globally in stealth mode for a week.
New reports outline deal talks between the two companies as open-source AI technology comes more into focus.
Which countries are best at physical AI and advanced robotics. According to a new report, it's China, and not by a small margin.
The UK’s energy regulator is using a variety of tricks to keep speculative data center projects from plugging into the power grid. The country’s AI ambitions hang in the balance.
Nvidia has reportedly agreed to buy Hugging Face, the popular open-source AI hub, for $12.9 billion in a move that would let Nvidia both protect its chip empire and jump back into the cloud business.
2026 has already brought a wave of setbacks for social media giants as pressure grows on Big Tech from regulators and lawmakers around the world.
Nvidia reportedly agreed to buy open source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion as the chipmaker expands deeper into the AI ecosystem.
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Nondisclosure agreements covered up negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, surprising local residents. It's a tactic used around the country in data center deals.
The media continues to sleep on quantum. No surprise, really, between the AI boom and the fact that the science behind the technology can feel inscrutable. But while most everyone slumbers, quantum computers have been making considerable progress. Researchers are getting more qubits, the tech’s fundamental building block, to work together, correcting errors more effectively, and developing faster, more efficient quantum algorithms. These are major improvements, especially because the qubit has
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The Relay Q, due next year, is the latest attempt to reposition voice as the most seamless method for human-computer interaction.
We’re fast approaching the release of new hardware products from many of the world’s biggest tech companies. Apple just announced new Mac minis and Mac Studios powered by its latest M6 chips, while we’re expecting the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple’s first foldable iPhone, and new Apple Watch models to be announced at the company’s annual iPhone event in the first half of September. While the Mac minis and Studios have high-quality, cutting-edge tech powering them, we’re entering a strange new
Reese Witherspoon, the actor and producer, recently faced backlash after saying, “It’s so, so important that women are involved in AI . . . because the change is here.” Her comments struck a nerve. One response, which received more than 4,300 likes, argued: “The ‘it’s here to stay’ mentality encourages us to dampen our critical thinking skills and accept circumstances that can hurt us.” Witherspoon’s advice and the resulting pushback reflect the broader divide in how people view artificial intel
EVs account for under 10% of total new-vehicle sales in the US, and the numbers are declining. From a climate perspective, that’s pretty dismal, especially because the transportation sector is the single biggest source of greenhouse-gas emissions in the country. One thing that could help turn that around? Slate Auto’s new truck—a vehicle that seems…
Have you ever heard of ‘grindslop’? It’s the latest dig aimed at what some internet users see as tech’s performative, startup hustle culture. The unflattering term was coined by tech entrepreneur Will Manidis, who argued in a post on X that by glorifying work at all costs, Silicon Valley has turned overworking into a religion—and a product in and of itself: “No one asks what the company does,” he writes. “It doesn’t matter . . . What matters is the suffering that preceded it.” The term is now ma
The Note 17 Pro Max also has a photochromic design, which is revealed by sunlight. The 9,210mAh dual-cell battery in the new Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the biggest that Xiaomi has fit in any phone it's sold in Europe - and remarkably, in some other markets the phone comes with an even larger 10,000mAh single-cell design. As you can probably guess, this is a silicon-carbon battery either way, one with a high 16 percent silicon content, meaning it's more energy-dense than most. It's allowed Xiaomi
You have questions about data centers, and WIRED has answers. Join our livestream on September 10 and our panel of experts will tell you everything you need to know.
Samsung announced its upcoming lineup of Odyssey gaming monitors today at Gamescom, and says that several will feature "world-first innovations" across display speeds and design. This includes the 27-inch Odyssey G6 it initially unveiled in December, which now features a 1,100Hz refresh rate, alongside new OLED Odyssey G9, G8, and G7 updates for 2027. The Odyssey G6 G60H's upgraded 1,100Hz final launch specification is a smidge faster than the already ridiculous 1,040Hz refresh rate that Samsung
OpenAI has more than 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users in India, a huge chunk of whom are on the free or the lower-priced Go tiers.
The electric Torcal will be Bentley's entry model and cost less than a Bentayga.
Nvidia had previously invested $235 million in Hugging Face during its Series D funding round in August 2023.
The Galaxy S26 FE holds few surprises. The Fan Edition phones are rarely Samsung's most exciting launches of the year, but the new Galaxy S26 FE feels especially familiar. Hardware-wise, little has changed since the S25 FE launched 12 months ago, and the upgrades have mostly come in the form of software tricks which themselves were already seen on this year's previous Samsung flagships. At its core, this is the same phone as last year's. The 6.7-inch OLED display, 4,900mAh battery, and triple
Your honor, We all know that the woman who sits before you is tired. Just look at the circles under her eyes. The novelty Pride and Prejudice T-shirt and Muji sweatpants that pass for pajamas. The unkempt, banana clip hairstyle that says "I really did wake up like this." But she's doing her best. And that's why she deserves this court's time and attention, to correct the injustice of last night's sleep score. To be clear, my client thinks the sleep score assigned by her Pixel Watch is generally
Shares in Nvidia Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA) are up in premarket trading on Thursday, one day after the world’s largest technology company announced not only better-than-expected quarterly results, but full fiscal year guidance that surprised even many AI bulls. Separately, there are reports the company has offered to buy the popular AI repository Hugging Face for almost $13 billion. Here’s what you need to know. Nvidia’s revenue surges more than 100% in Q2 2027 Yesterday, Nvidia announced its se
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Adobe is rolling out an AI-heavy update for Photoshop that includes a new "optional" interface dedicated to its AI tools. Launching in beta, the "AI Assisted Editor" view will show all of Photoshop's AI features in a single toolbar, including its prompt-based image editor, background remover, an AI image extender, and more. There are also new ways to refine edits with AI, including a "markup" feature to draw directly on an image to show Photoshop's AI assistant what you'd like to change. That me
Plaud's new 'agentic' earbuds are priced at $249.
Alienware’s latest gaming monitor explores a new size and resolution for ultrawide monitors, and I have a feeling PC gamers are going to love it.
Plaud has introduced a new AI wearable that's designed to record, transcribe, and summarize your conversations, only this time it looks like earbuds instead of a pin. The Plaud One Explorer Edition can be worn like traditional earbuds or used through its standalone charging case, and the case includes built-in 4G to upload and process conversations without relying on your phone or Wi-Fi to stay connected. Each earbud features 16MB of local storage (for a total of 32MB) and three microphones that
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AI adoption is pushing customers to spend more on cybersecurity tools from companies such as CrowdStrike and Okta
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The social networking giant projected it could spend $10 billion annually on Anthropic’s tools, illustrating the friend-foe relationships underlying the A.I. race.
Meta might be on the hook for $17.1 billion and a host of app changes under a new kids safety settlement, but it's already spinning the deal to its advantage. After years of being the national punching bag for social media harms, Meta has reached a settlement with 47 US states and several districts and territories that gives it a rare opportunity: A chance to flex on its rivals. "We want to ensure teens benefit from this new industry standard, but we cannot do it alone," Meta says in an "Open Le
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Today on Decoder, I’m talking to Verge senior AI reporter Hayden Field about some pure Decoder bait: the seemingly-endless org chart changes at OpenAI, and how all of them seem to consolidate power under cofounder Greg Brockman, the company’s president. While Sam Altman is the CEO and still OpenAI’s most public face, Brockman has amassed enormous power and influence within the top ranks of the company as other senior leaders have left in rapid succession these past few months. Verge subscribe
A recap of all the incidents involving LLMs made by Anthropic, Meta, and OpenAI, which went rogue and attacked real companies and individuals on the internet.
Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave lower-cost phones with less memory.
Hugging Face's Pollen Robotics has launched its second cute AI robot, the Microduck, a one-eyed biped standing just under 10 inches tall. It's available to preorder now for $399 in cream, graphite, lavender, and sky blue, and Pollen Robotics says it plans to start shipping the little robot "before Christmas 2026." Video demos of the Microduck show it picking up socks and markers, kicking around a ball, and zipping around on tiny rollerskates. Pollen Robotics says it can also "react to its surro
Hugging Face is taking orders for the Microduck, a $399 tiny open-source duck robot that developers can train at home out of the box.
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Test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 from hard braking or other sudden movements made by the autonomous vehicles, according to a TechCrunch review of data submitted to OSHA.
The arrests come after a wave of cyberattacks earlier this year targeting tech companies that rely on high-profile and widely used open source software.
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You read that right. There is a new social network called “Twitter.now” on the block, and it’s being operated by a startup called Operation Bluebird, whose founding team includes former Twitter trademark counsel Stephen Coates. As ArsTechnica reported, X sued the company last year and asked a Delaware judge to issue an injunction to stop […]
Meta, the social media giant, agreed to change the way children interact with its apps. That could be trouble if its competitors don’t abide by the same rules.
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As Tesla gears up for the official launch of its steering wheel and pedal-less Cybercabs, Waymo is issuing a stark warning about Elon Musk's approach autonomous driving. Srikanth Thirumalai, Waymo's VP of Onboard Software, doesn't specifically call out Musk or Tesla in a blog post, published Wednesday, entitled "10 AI Lessons from Driving 200+ Million Fully Autonomous Miles." But his intention is clear: Tesla's system is insufficient to the task of fully autonomous driving. "Cameras are incredi
The latest special-edition of Google's Fitbit Air is inspired by the Pokémon Sleep game, with a "Sleepy Blue" band emblazoned with a snoozing Pikachu. It's not exactly Snorlax blue, but matches the classic blue and gold of a Pokémon card pretty closely. The special-edition is available to preorder now for $129 and starts shipping September 15th. It's arriving as Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, with a special-edition collection of playing cards set to launch the same week. Thi
The startup just raised a $26 million Series A to grow its customer base and help reduce red tape for utility and construction work.
The updates indicate that Google is looking position to AI Mode as an AI travel agent of sorts, as it's moving beyond simply helping users find information to actually handling parts of the trip-planning and booking process itself.
Americans have declared war on Flock cameras. They've protested them, damaged them, and destroyed them. This is only the beginning. The spontaneous and decentralized nature of the vigilante protests is also what makes them difficult to suppress. There isn't a uniform method of disruption; people have done everything from unplugging, smashing, stealing, and spray-painting the surveillance devices to taking less destructive actions like physically blocking the cameras for hours. Some of the culpr
In “The Anxious Generation,” he laid out the evils of social media for kids. The landmark Meta settlement seems to agree.
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On Nvidia's earnings call Wednesday, CEO Jensen Huang casually announced the company had "achieved AGI," one of the tech industry's ultimate goals some of its biggest players have spent years chasing. Almost immediately, Huang dismissed the coveted milestone as "senseless." He's right. For the supposed finish line of the AI race, there is no consensus on what artificial general intelligence means, let alone how we'll know when we've actually got there, which makes achieving it equally arbitra
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company‘s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. I’m Mark Sullivan, a senior writer at Fast Company, covering emerging tech, AI, and tech policy. Sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here. And if you have comments on this issue and/or ideas for future ones, drop me a line at sullivan@fastcompany.com, and follow me on X @thesullivan. Another OpenAI exec leaves the company OpenAI hired Chris Malone to manage its
After unexpectedly showing up on a wall-mounting compatibility chart on Sony's site back in June, the company has announced the Sony Bravia 6 OLED TV. The TV sits below its other OLED TVs - the Bravia 8 and Bravia 8 II - as well as its Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II RGB LED TVs. The Bravia 6 OLED comes in five sizes from 48 up to 83 inches and is priced to compete with the LG C6 OLED and Samsung S90H QD-OLED TVs. It has a 120Hz panel, runs on Google TV with Gemini, supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmo
You can pair Speedo’s Vanquisher goggles with its iQ module. | Image: Speedo Speedo is launching a removable smart module for its Vanquisher goggles that can analyze a swimmer's performance across all four swim strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. The new Speedo iQ system uses swim-specific sensors to analyze head movement in the water, time breaths, and track distance per stroke. Unlike other smart goggles, such as those from Form, Speedo's iQ system doesn't come with
Code reviewed by WIRED reveals the company is developing a feature that enables Codex to continue working proactively until it is “put to sleep.”
Netflix has walked back plans to put AAA games on its streaming platform. Instead, it's pivoting to marketing highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto VI.
Google teamed up with the Pokemon Company to introduce a special-edition Fitbit Air that works with the Pokémon Sleep app.
Hoomanely has developed a smart bowl to measure and record dogs' feeding data, then tells owners if behaviors change.
The ATF is the latest federal government agency in recent years to notify Congress of a "major incident" involving its cybersecurity.
Some of the world's largest tech companies and AI startups have come together to decry the current state of cybersecurity and to advertise a new solution that they say can ward off a new generation of cyber threats.
The letter also urged a coordinated government effort to make cyber defense accessible to critical infrastructure under pressure.
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At the groundbreaking ceremony for SK Hynix's first U.S. facility, CEO Kwak Noh-Jung says Indiana will be a key memory production base by 2030.
The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.
After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers, internal investigation records show.
Congressional auditors found some Space Force employees expressed concerns about using the data—seemingy unaware a working group was already addressing those.
Flock Cameras, a popular brand of license plate reader cameras, are having a bad week.
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The memory crisis just won’t quit. | Image: Alex Castro / The Verge Google will start policing memory-hungry Android apps as a direct response to the RAM crisis. Spotted by TechCrunch, the company yesterday published a memo addressing the Play Store's role in enforcing new memory-usage restrictions. The post emphasizes the importance of meeting new memory usage limits for apps, in order "to help developers navigate industry-wide hardware constraints and Android's broader memory limits," it say
Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for alleged insider trading on Polymarket, but the Switzerland-based engineer says he was simply gambling, activity that is beyond the reach of US law.
Google's AI note-taking app, Gemini Notebook, can now pull information from the books you've purchased. The new "Expert Intelligence" feature allows you to bring titles from Google Play Books directly into Gemini Notebook, which means you can ask questions about the material, as well as generate plans, infographics, AI podcasts, and more based on their contents. During a briefing with The Verge, Google Labs editorial director Steven Johnson showed how you can use the tool to generate a recipe bo
Meta’s settlement with 29 states allows it to retain certain data from children under 13 to train and test age-detection models, highlighting a privacy tradeoff built into the deal.
Zoph, who co-founded Thinking Machines Lab alongside Mira Murati and also served as the startup's CTO, led a brief stint at OpenAI and is now at Google.
The update turns product recommendations into a more direct revenue stream for creators, and for Amazon, the move puts its massive online marketplace inside one of the most popular video platforms.
The full trailer was exclusively streamed on Netflix, meaning fans without a subscription may have turned to Twitch streamers to watch the gameplay reveal.
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Sometimes people just want to post to their followers, Bluesky says.
Meta is updating its AI-powered smart glasses to close a loophole that allowed wearers to keep recording after covering the front-facing LED. Alex Himel, Meta's vice president of augmented reality, writes in a post on Threads that "the camera will now stop working if the light is covered during a recording." The company's line of smart glasses already disables their built-in cameras if someone covers the LED capture light, which blinks to alert others that you're recording or taking a picture. H
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” senior writer Will Knight talks his recent visit to China and the future of AI collaboration.
Standardized driver interface aims to let devices talk to AI and each other.
OpenAI's Jalapeño chip tops Nvidia's GB200 and GB300 in AI work per watt, not per chip. The real story: with power scarce, efficiency is what buys AI capacity.
Salesforce's Anthropic stake led to higher profit in the latest quarter.
Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.
“We are reluctant to pay a financial adviser 2% of assets — roughly $160,000 per year.”
“I really don’t want to miss my baby’s first year.”
The auto industry is at the center of Trump’s trade war. They want a way out. Politico Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada The Guardian Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs could mean higher prices for Michigan consumers, business leader warns ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 Trump: 'Time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore' Reuters Opinion | The Real Winner of the Trade War With Canada The New York Times
Squishy toys are booming, with social media and low prices helping fuel the craze.
The Bank of Korea hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3%, its highest since January 2025 and in line with expectations.
Industrial corporate profitability has seen a notable turnaround, swinging from years of declines since 2021 and barely positive growth last year, to double-digit gains this year.
The Japanese regulator's registration of a new trading platform for unlisted shares could help create a more favorable capital-raising environment for the country's IPO ecosystem.
Europe’s gas stores are historically low for this time of year, as disrupted Middle East LNG flows raise the risk of sharply higher prices this winter.
Qantas shares jumped 4% after the airline reported full-year earnings and introduced new business-class seats amid strong demand for premium travel.
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” —Howard Thurman That quote from Howard Thurman really resonates with me because there was a period in my career when I wasn’t living it. I hated my job. That was an odd notion because I had enjoyed my career and had held numerous leadership positions. This job brought me back into transportation after a stint in local government. The pay w
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Ange, 32, used to have a clear idea of what “having it all” meant: a stable corporate job, a decent-size wedding, a house, and the ability to buy nice material goods every so often. But, like many young people, Ange has found that checking all of these boxes has felt less and less possible. She no longer works a nine-to-five, opting instead to use her skills as a freelance consultant in experiential marketing. (Ange is going by just her first name to speak freely about her experiences). “It’s g
Nvidia shares rose on Thursday after the chip giant's revenue guidance reassured investors that AI demand will remain strong.
While Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk has fallen on tough times, Wall Street analysts have still been reluctant to advise investors to sell the stock, until Deutsche Bank lowered the boom on Thursday.
“These shares are the only assets in her estate without designated beneficiaries.”
The Bank of Korea tightened monetary policy by 25 basis points to 3% Thursday while simultaneously raising growth forecasts. Asia’s third-largest economy is being powered by an AI boom that Nvidia’s second-quarter results confirmed is far from being over.
Shares of Nvidia rose in premarket trading on Thursday. Goldman Sachs and Citigroup raised their price targets for the stock.
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Liu Jianfang quit his teaching job at China’s Jilin University in 2019 to focus full-time on his semiconductor component maker GK Precision. He is now a billionaire after the company’s shares surged nearly 400% since its August listing.
The inside story of the crazy, creative financing behind one of America’s best-selling wellness brands.
For years, the connected operations company Samsara positioned itself as a digital tool, and it had the branding to match. Its old logo was a blue, abstracted owl with a nondescript lowercase sans-serif wordmark that looked generically tech but didn’t say anything about what the company does. As it grows, however, Samsara’s new rebrand tells more of a story about the physical real world places its product shows up. Samsara sells software and solutions for fleet management and physical operations
Nvidia said it expects revenue to rise by 70% in the next fiscal year as it sought to calm market jitter about demand for AI compute.
Best Buy raised its full fiscal year outlook on Thursday after reporting a stronger-than-expected first half performance.
Shares in the software company climbed in premarket trading. Citigroup and Jefferies both lifted their price targets for the stock.
New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has yet to earn the trust of his central-bank colleagues or financial-market participants who remain wary of his approach to curbing inflation and his ties to the White House.
The mounting U.S. debt is an intractable problem. A quick look at the numbers shows how interest payments are set to snowball, but short-term relief could be coming.
Bitcoin has had a revival lately. Bernstein analysts think the cryptocurrency is headed for a new high of $300,000 by 2029.
“I’m curious what would happen if the account owner were to die suddenly at the same time as the 98% beneficiary.”
Jeanie Buss, governor of the Lakers, is contesting her siblings' decision to sell the family's remaining stake in the NBA team.
As tech giants race to beat China in the AI infrastructure buildout, the U.S. is reportedly considering enforcing tariffs on semiconductors.
American is adding seven routes to its 2027 schedule, with the majority heading to smaller European cities from its Philadelphia hub or from New York City.
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The policymaker stopped just short of calling for an interest rate hike.
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Real-estate giants Compass and Zillow are battling over control of home listings. Consumer advocates and industry experts warn that buyers and sellers could pay a price.
Forbes has opened nominations for America's Top AI attorneys
Over more than three decades, I have worked across industries, countries, and cultures. I’ve led large global organizations, managed through periods of growth and disruption, and hired, promoted, and mentored people at every stage of their careers. Today, as president and CEO of Project Management Institute, I am often asked questions every mentor knows well: Which field should I pursue? What should I study? Which industries offer the greatest opportunities? The answers seemed clearer just a few
Anyone who watched the New York Knicks this season saw something that goes well beyond basketball. They saw team members pass up their own shot when a teammate had a better one. They pulled each other off the floor after mistakes instead of pointing fingers. That had a star player walk away from millions in contract value so the organization could build a winning roster. They saw what most corporate teams claim to want but rarely build. A culture that actually motivates people to give everything
Copper just hit a fresh record, while one ETF tracking the metal is up nearly 20% in August and on pace for its best month on record.
A number of Wall Street banks, including Jefferies, raised their price targets for the cybersecurity’s stock following its record-breaking results.
T-Mobile is continuing to lay off workers and close retail stores in the U.S. The mobile communications company has disclosed 63 new layoffs across 13 locations in Washington state. The impacted employees worked at a mix of retail stores and T-Mobile headquarters. The layoffs, which were communicated to the Washington Employment Security Department, are set to occur between September 21 and November 18, 2026. In addition to the 63 employees mentioned, another 14 workers will see their employme
“The property is very old and requires significant ongoing maintenance.”
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
Meta's agreement to settle a federal social media addiction case with state AGs doesn't absolve the company of similar litigation or potential regulation.
The data includes the portfolios of hundreds of family offices, representing a total of $1.4 trillion in assets.
Right now the bond market is acting in a way it hasn’t in two decades, and a lot of people are going to be caught off guard by what that means for the “safe” part of their money.
Missing a credit card payment can damage your credit for years, while paying only the minimum can leave you in debt for decades.
The number of people filing for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining at historic lows as layoffs are rare and most Americans enjoy job security
She still thinks the Fed needs to take action against inflation that is straining household budgets.
Dick’s Sporting Goods has faced challenges fixing Foot Locker since acquiring it last year. Some skeptics are asking: “Why buy it in the first place?”
New estimates show the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 may be up to 3.6%. Retirees may benefit from the boost even if they wait to claim.
Dolby Laboratories has hired veteran tech exec Marc Whitten as president and CEO. He takes over the position from Kevin Yeaman, who is stepping down as chief executive of the audio and video technology company after 17 years. The company said it selected Whitten to lead the company as part of “a thoughtful, long-term succession […]
Utopai Studios has completed the integration of its Asia-Pacific joint venture Utopai East into its global operations, naming veteran media executive Hyun Park president of Utopai Studios APAC region. The move consolidates the company’s Korea-based production arm, its Japan development business, regional partnerships and a slate of more than 18 film and television projects under […]
Anonymous Content has hired Steve Shikiya to serve as the management company’s chief operating officer. In his new role, Shikiya will report directly to Anonymous president and CEO Darren Walker. He will oversee day-to-day business operations, including finance, corporate development, business affairs, and human resources. “Steve has spent his career helping ambitious, independent companies like […]
Salesforce reported a strong beat on second-quarter earnings and announced an expanded AI partnership with Anthropic.
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The stakes are high as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh prepares to give a speech on Friday at the annual gathering of economists and central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Fashion startup Atorie announced Thursday a $9.5 million seed round.
After debuting as the most volatile stock among its large-cap peers, Elon Musk's astronomic equity hasn't moved in three weeks.
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Kevin Warsh is due to deliver his first Jackson Hole speech since taking the helm at the Federal Reserve. Here’s what to expect from markets.
Small Canadian businesses are finding ways to deal with new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last weekend, such as blocking affected products for U.S. online shoppers.
Apartment rents are finally turning positive as vacancies drop, thanks to less new supply.
The discount retailer’s price points are increasingly attracting shoppers earning above $100,000.
“The cost is absolutely ridiculous.”
Ssense’s comeback efforts include moving a core part of its business to the United States so American customers can avoid hefty tariffs.
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Prior Fed chairs have used the speech as an opportunity to lay out broad policy frameworks and intentions.
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American Airlines is upgrading its onboard snack experience, adding a new lineup of in-flight options for passengers in the main cabin. The new sweet and savory snacks debut on select flights starting this fall, giving customers more options on flights throughout out the day. Beginning in early October, passengers on morning flights will wake up to smell of Lavazza coffee to drink alongside new Tate’s Bake Shop chocolate chip cookies. Kids and savory snackers can choose from Goldfish crackers
The chip giant has become the corporate equivalent of the Los Angeles Dodgers as it outspends and outmaneuvers the competition.
Claire McDonough is stepping down on October 30 to pursue a new opportunity, the company said in a filing on Thursday.
Gap announced a new CEO for Old Navy on Thursday as the brand reported a decline in comparable sales for the most recent quarter.
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.
Kalshi sees a low chance that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will mention "bond market" or "rate cut" at the annual Jackson Hole Symposium.
The chip maker didn’t offer much upside to estimates with its July-quarter results.
Certain stocks are such poor bets that they are likely to lose ground even in bull markets.
Anthony O’Neal, personal finance expert and author of “Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck,” shares tips to avoid financial stress if your paycheck isn’t getting bigger.
Options bets and volatility are sending buy signals, which sets up the stock market for a potential upside breakout.
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said strong earnings from Nvidia and Salesforce shattered two major bear cases that had weighed on the tech stocks.
The two states have waged an unusual court battle over the agent facing charges over a shooting in Minneapolis. The agent could be released from jail on Thursday.
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The self-proclaimed "mastermind" of the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will stand trial in June 2028, a military judge ruled Wednesday.
Trump signs controversial beef import plan despite ranchers' backlash Politico Trump reputation with ranchers has ‘taken a hit’: US Cattlemen’s Association chief The Hill G.O.P. Lawmakers Rebuke Trump on Plan to Increase Beef Imports The New York Times Will Trump's latest beef plan make your hamburger cheaper? Not much, experts say NPR Trump Floats Looking Into US Beef Processing Regulations Bloomberg.com
President Donald Trump quipped that affordability was "devised" by Democrats, while Vice President JD Vance said groceries "cost what they cost."
Deputy Secretary Feinberg issues a memo changing the administration's tune on how to do business with the arms industry.
The U.S. may be asking allies to step up their own defense, but it still wants them to align on geopolitical interests.
Cook’s lawyer says she made an inadvertent error listing her apartment in Atlanta as a primary residence
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A federal judge in California ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration illegally lowered the wages of migrant farmworkers, in a move the government said was intended to offset the effects of its immigration policies.
The Supreme Court in late June blocked Trump from firing Cook from the Federal Reserve, but left the president with a path to try again to remove her.
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Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president’s legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice.
Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’ The Guardian CIA Director John Ratcliffe Makes Surprise Trip to Moscow WSJ CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack NATO during secretive trip CBS News Kremlin says US spy chief met with Russian counterparts during Moscow visit Reuters US military plane lands in Moscow, with Kremlin claiming it has no information: report Fox News
Hawley probes misuse of Flock cameras Politico Scoop: Senate Republican investigates Flock cameras Axios Hawley rips Flock’s sprawling surveillance web as Texas cities cut cameras over privacy and data fears Fox News Flock Cameras Are Spreading Across America. The Backlash Is Growing Just as Fast. WSJ Police use Flock to search license plates. Now there's a viral website to see if yours was one of them. Business Insider
Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot AP News Maryland redistricting ballot question blocked by judge: What's next WBAL-TV Maryland Judge Blocks Democratic Redistricting Measure The New York Times Maryland judge blocks Democrats’ redistricting effort Politico Judge expresses concerns, delays ruling in challenge to redistricting amendment Maryland Matters
Secret Service officials placed on leave in inquiry over ‘potential misconduct’ NBC News Trump Administration Live Updates: 3 Secret Service Officials Are Said to Be on Leave Amid Inquiry The New York Times 3 Secret Service officials placed on leave amid misconduct investigation CNN Three Secret Service officials have been put on administrative leave pending investigation Los Angeles Times Secret Service places three officials on leave amid internal investigation MS NOW
Higher revenue and employee limits for small businesses that get federal contracts and loans could disadvantage the smallest companies, their owners say.
An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping alive risks deterring vessesl from the vital energy corridor.
The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.
The official in charge of President Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza criticized Israel for its attacks on the Palestinian territory and warned that the alternative to the U.S. proposal is the next war.
The Education Department posted a meme video hyping Trump as a “tiger” but took it down after users pointed out that the original clip was referencing Adolf Hitler.
Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes as fears of further escalation grow.
A push by President Trump could mean the elimination of a safety standard designed to keep radiation exposure as low as possible.
Ossoff should be among the most vulnerable Senate incumbents this year. Instead, the Georgia Democrat has opened a steady lead in polls and is increasingly seen as a potential 2028 contender.
Democrats have used their endorsements of candidates in tough primaries as a way to wield influence over the party.
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is leading a group of Democrats seeking answers about violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
The president’s pull with the party base has been clear and his resources are vast. But his low approval ratings make him a liability with swing voters.
A legal dispute over the future of Kalshi, Polymarket and others has drawn in the Trump administration, the president’s son and nearly every state attorney general.
The Social Security benefit cliff is here. Washington is struggling to wake up. Politico Opinion | To get the national debt under control, start with the retirement state The Washington Post Half of Americans Fear for Financial Survival if Social Security Cut Newsweek How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers are floating ideas for what to do AP News Sabrin: Phase out Social Security Mises Institute
The Iran war has reshaped the rapidly approaching midterm elections
Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
The state had sought to have the agent extradited from Texas to answer charges in Minneapolis related to an on-duty shooting that wounded an immigrant.
A 2019 trip to Samoa has been linked to a measles outbreak that killed dozens of people.
Flights to the Caribbean nation will increase from once a month to once a week now that the Supreme Court allowed President Trump to cancel a humanitarian program.
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan to bust what he says are healthcare monopolies in an effort to lower costs.
This month, the U.S. Treasury Department made two ominous announcements: that it will no longer require shell companies to identify who owns them, and that the U.S. federal debt has hit $40 trillion.
The minister in charge of trade with the United States was responding to comments by Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, to a Canadian broadcaster.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee called data centers a “sleeper issue” in the 2026 midterms.
ICE agent charged in shooting of immigrant in Minneapolis released from Texas jail The Washington Post ICE agent Christian Castro Released From Texas Jail After Minnesota Loses Court Fight The New York Times Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan man The Texas Tribune ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan immigrant and covering it up is released from Texas jail CNN Texas judge refuses to hold ICE agent in jail FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Symbolic move to rename lake bordering New York and Canada comes amid escalating trade war with northern neighbor US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario, making it Lake America. The largely symbolic move comes amid an escalating trade war with Canada. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that he said will "immediately" change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
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The president's son, who is an advisor to two prediction market platforms, told Republican attorneys general to back off on the industry, the Times reported.
Many Republicans are hoping for financial support from President Trump, whose fund-raising power in the party remains unmatched despite his low poll numbers.
The top Democrats will gather party donors on Sept. 10, just as Republicans converge in Texas for their unusual midterm convention.
Trump can change the name, but can't dictate what other countries or international bodies call it.
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The fight over AI and its associated data center infrastructure has spilled into election-after-election this year.
Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week.
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World Liberty’s proposed trust bank has preliminary federal approval as the Trump-backed crypto venture deepens its ties to a senior UAE official.
GOP campaign committees want quick ruling before election ads ramp up next week.
A controller let a jet take off after missing warnings that Marine One was about to fly through the area, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Senator calls for criminal investigation of RFK Jr after Guardian report The Guardian Opinion | RFK Jr. once again proves his critics correct The Washington Post RFK Jr. Lied About Famous Samoan Trip During Confirmation Hearings, New Letter Indicates Forbes RFK Jr. Lied in Confirmation Hearings About Spreading Measles in Samoa The New Republic RFK Jr told Congress a trip to Samoa had ‘nothing to do with vaccines.’ A letter from 2019 says otherwise The Independent
After the court forced the removal of the president’s name from the building’s title, the center devised a plan to add an inscription honoring President Trump.
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 A Deadly Flood Tears Through Nepal and Tibet The New York Times At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China AP News Deadly Nepal flood caused by enormous landslide, glacier tumble: Scientist ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
U.S. and Russia are competing to assert dominance in the world's third largest energy market.
More than 150 dead after crushing floodwaters wipe out villages on Nepal-China border CNN Flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border kills more than 150, with hundreds of tourists missing BBC Terrifying video captures people fleeing incoming mudslide at Nepal-China border Fox News At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China AP News Nepal flash flood live updates: search on for hundreds missing near Tibet border as officials warn death toll could rise higher The Gua
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack NATO during secretive trip CBS News Exclusive | CIA Chief’s Surprise Moscow Trip Was to Warn Russia Not to Attack NATO WSJ Kremlin says US spy chief met with Russian counterparts during Moscow visit Reuters US military plane lands in Moscow, with Kremlin claiming it has no information: report Fox News CIA head's visit to Moscow was 'semi-routine', says Trump BBC
Canada's tariffs target certain U.S. states. See which regions are most vulnerable. CBS News Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada The Guardian Why carmakers are staying quiet despite 'cataclysmic' Canada tariff threat Politico Escalating U.S. - Canada tariff battle impacting Michigan auto executives and small business owners FOX 2 Detroit Opinion | The Real Winner of the Trade War With Canada The New York Times
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow earlier this week in part to warn Russia not to attack NATO countries, sources familiar with the trip told ABC News.
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Strait of Hormuz deal inches closer as oil prices dip; US commits to Tehran sanctions Fox News Iran says the U.S. is standing in the way of Hormuz deal amid talks with Oman CNBC Trump says he believes Iran’s leader is still alive but 'seriously wounded' France 24 Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman, and other Middle East news AP News Iran, Oman Agree to Share Strait of Hormuz Revenue Bloomberg
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed: Trial date set for alleged 9/11 mastermind BBC Military trial date set for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacks NBC News Trial date set for four accused of involvement in 9/11 plot The Guardian Alleged 9/11 mastermind's long-awaited trial scheduled for 2028 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Accused 9/11 plotters to stand trial in 2028 Axios
Nearly 1,000 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after floods caused by a glacial collapse NPR Live updates: More than 160 dead after crushing floodwaters wipe out villages on Nepal-China border CNN Glacial collapse caused huge flood leaving hundreds dead or missing in Nepal and Tibet The Guardian Rescuers struggling to reach disaster zone after more than 160 killed in Nepal-Tibet flash floods BBC Terrifying video captures people fleeing incoming mudslide at Nepal-China border Fox News
The Met Office has issued fresh thunderstorm warnings for Thursday with the potential for England and Wales to see flash flooding as the unsettled weather continues.
Police in Nepal say 826 people are missing, with over 529 tourists among them
Remembering its role in the World Wars is a key aspect of modern Germany's identity but the AfD argues it is time to take a more positive view of the past.
Entire populated areas swept away after glacial collapse causes catastrophic flood in mountainous region popular with trekkers and pilgrims Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates What we know so far Have you been affected by the flash floods? Nearly 1,500 people are missing, the majority of whom are tourists, authorities have said, after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal and Tibet, roaring down valleys and wiping out entire villages, with the preliminary death toll standing at 165. Resc
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Preliminary investigations by scientists have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice.
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Lawyers claim Eman el-Shazly, from Birmingham, was detained in effort to silence her sister, a critic of Sisi regime The UK Foreign Office has been asked to intervene to secure the release of a British-Egyptian woman who it is claimed has been arrested in Cairo because of her sister’s political activism. Eman el-Shazly, a 45-year-old based in Birmingham, was arrested on 16 August while visiting Egypt. Her lawyers say she has been detained in an attempt to silence her sister Mona, a relentless an
There's a fear that people facing international extradition granted bail could flee. Andrew Tate and his brother face a total of 59 criminal charges in the U.K., including rape and human trafficking.
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The 89-year-old has been in hospital for over a week receiving treatment for a rare blood condition.
Teesside MPs and a council leader say communities need to feel safe after the incidents over the past week.
At least 168 people have been confirmed killed by the massive flash flooding that ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday.
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Analysts say that weeks of Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have brought the kingdom and the Iranian-backed militia to the brink of full-blown conflict, and could open a new front in the Iran war.
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Russian troops are trying to infiltrate the vast, overgrown reservoir basin of a dam they blew up three years ago as Ukrainian soldiers hunt them at close quarters.
Our reporter Abdi Latif Dahir visits a barbershop in Lebanon that was demolished in an Israeli airstrike in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Survivors described the terrifying speed and power of the “boulders, sand and thick sludge” that killed hundreds and wiped out villages on the border between Nepal and Tibet.
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has been a key mediator in the conflict, even as his country has blamed Tehran for hundreds of missile and drone attacks.
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A general during the Balkan wars of the 1990s, he was convicted in the killing of some 8,000 Muslims at Srebrenica, Europe’s deadliest massacre since World War II.
Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine that targeted nine cities with missiles and drones
He was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the wars in the ex-Yugoslavia in 1992-95.
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic dies Al Jazeera Ratko Mladic, Murderous ‘Butcher of Bosnia,’ Dies at 83 The New York Times Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic dead Yahoo Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 84 The Guardian Ratko Mladic, Bosnian Serb commander found guilty of genocide, dies at 84 The Washington Post
BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video.
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US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Gulf nations will be reluctant to agree to or adhere to a fee or toll for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to my conversations.
C.I.A. analysts have questioned whether President Vladimir V. Putin’s advisers have given him honest assessments of the conflict.
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A crackdown on American academia by the Trump administration has handed Canadian universities a rare opportunity to lure some top researchers north.
Andrew Tate's romantic partner testifies in his bid for release on bail Reuters From private jets and diamond-encrusted jewelry to solitary confinement: Inside the Tate brothers’ new reality CNN Shackled Tate brothers in court asking to be released from jail during extradition fight WBAL-TV Tate brothers, accused of sex crimes in U.K., fight for bail in U.S. courtroom NBC News Tate brothers seek bail, citing poor diet and privacy in federal detention USA Today
The San Diego-based USS Theodore Roosevelt will be sent to CENTCOM’s area of responsibility to relieve the USS George Washington next month
Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of Bosnia genocide, dies Reuters Ratko Mladic, Murderous ‘Butcher of Bosnia,’ Dies at 83 The New York Times Ratko Mladić, ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Convicted of Genocide, Dies at 84 PBS Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies in The Hague The Guardian Ratko Mladić, Bosnian-Serb general dubbed, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia,’ dies aged 84 CNN
Some 33 people from the UK are missing, including a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
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A former lieutenant colonel in Venezuela’s National Guard living in Florida was deported, interrupting a lawsuit that accused him of ordering violent raids and torture.
The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.
Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.
The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.
The eclipse will obscure about 93 percent of the moon’s surface. Here are the peak times and tips for the best viewing experience.
In May 2026, for the first time ever, solar generated more electricity in the U.S. than coal. Here's why it's worth paying attention to the great solar-coal flip.
The Moon could glow an eerie red in the early hours of Friday but cloud cover may spoil the spectacle for some parts of the UK.
Ancient teeth and human DNA are revealing a surprising history of insect eating. Modern humans in northern Eurasia appear to have eaten insects only occasionally, while Neanderthals may have consumed them much more regularly. Populations near the tropics also retained genes that make insect exoskeletons easier to digest.
Researchers used AI to search through more than 100 million possible settings for 3D-printing a high-performance NASA alloy. After only 40 experiments, the system identified six successful configurations, including one that worked at a record-low 500 watts. That could allow GRCop-42, currently difficult and expensive to print, to be made with much more widely available equipment.
Astronomers have captured their clearest image yet of Betelgeuse’s long-suspected companion, potentially ending a search that lasted about 100 years. The surprisingly massive hidden star could help explain Betelgeuse’s changing brightness and may influence its future supernova.
In the first hour after you wake up, your brain is doing something remarkable. While you reach for your phone, pour coffee, or scan your inbox, it’s still coming out of its overnight cleaning cycle. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke describes this process as flushing out metabolic waste and resetting neural pathways for the day ahead. What you do in that window doesn’t just start your morning, it shapes how those pathways perform for the next 16 hours. Your brain does
Much like a bad community theater production, the night sky will be full of drama this evening and into tomorrow. Right before the full “Sturgeon Moon” is about to shine its brightest, the Earth is going to upstage it, causing an almost total lunar eclipse tonight (Thursday, August 27, into Friday, August 28, 2026). This will be visible to those living in most of the Americas (sorry, Alaska and northwestern Canada), western Europe and western Africa. Let’s break all that down and talk about h
Study: Land use is the biggest factor in determining decomposition rates of organic cotton underpants.
Thursday and Friday share forecasts of mild auroral activity around the northern U.S. border, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
I knew I’d officially become a ‘longevity influencer’ this month when a company called Generation Lab reached out to offer me the chance to write about—and even receive—their new rejuvenation treatment, an injectable combination of two existing drugs which they call 1-Generation. This wasn’t just any antiaging treatment, either. A company fact sheet says that it…
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
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%.
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
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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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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
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
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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
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
The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them.
Starbucks has launched its 2026 fall menu. There are healthy swaps you can make to still enjoy your favorite drink. Image Credit: Starbucks The Starbucks Fall 2026 menu includes the return of seasonal favorites like the pumpkin spice latte and the pecan cortado, as well as new banana bread flavored drinks and the iced chaider. Many of these seasonal drinks are high in sugar, fat, and calories. Nutritionists advise simple changes you can make to your order to make it healthier. The Fall 20
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
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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“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
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer, by blocking a protein that fuels tumor growth in the vast majority of cases.
A big glass of moo juice — no, make that several glasses a day — is common in Rwanda. Is that too much of a good thing?
You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. I rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.
Intrinsic capacity is quickly becoming a preferred way to measure and assess human aging.
A common erectile dysfunction drug prescribed for men with enlarged prostates is linked to a higher risk of glaucoma. Fred De Noyelle /GODONG/Getty Images A new study suggests that people who take the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis for urinary tract issues may have a higher risk of glaucoma, a vision-threatening eye disease. Men who take tadalafil and have glaucoma risk factors should receive regular eye exams, the researchers say. The overall risk of eye disease from occasional use of Cia
A recent study shows that a keto diet may offer greater health benefits for people with obesity. fcafotodigital · E+/Getty A recent study has shown that a ketogenic (keto) diet may offer more health benefits for people with obesity than other weight loss diets. The researchers compared a keto diet with the Mediterranean diet and a low fat, plant-forward diet. All three diets led to weight loss and reduced body fat, but the keto diet offered more benefits for liver and metabolic health. A d
A new study conducted on rats found that exposure to nicotine vapor as a young person could lead to more nicotine-seeking behavior later in life, even after quitting.
The new pill is also aimed at people who are doing well on a single-tablet regimen, including Biktarvy, and want to switch to a new treatment.
The Philadelphia Phillies have endured a heartbreaking setback immediately after signing a long-time New York Yankees star.
Tom Aspinall shut down UFC exit rumors on Wednesday. Where his eye injury stands, why the Dana White fallout started and who he fights next at heavyweight.
The Kentucky Downs live race meet will feature the richest seven days of racing in North America
With All In four days away, the final episode of AEW Dynamite provided the pay-per-view's final build from Glasgow, Scotland.
As the oldest stakes race for three=year-old Thoroughbreds, the Travers is the Mid-Summer Derby and the 2026 edition features Kentucky Derby champion Golden Tempo.
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The results are most interesting for what they say about how much more entrenched power exists at the top of the Liga MX hierarchy than in MLS, where parity reigns.
Until August, Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodriguez were the focal points of the Seattle Mariners offense. Now, suddenly, the bat of catcher Cal Raleigh has awakened.
New FC Barcelona signing Rodri is expected to make his debut for the Catalans on Thursday during their 2026/2027 La Liga home debut against Athletic Club.
The Toronto Blue Jays’ five-time All-Star says he “felt betrayed” by the team’s boss after he was suddenly traded to the New York Mets.
FC Barcelona has announced a new first team transfer via a statement sent to members of the press and another published on its official website.
The risk of testing the NBA's free-agent market often outweighs the reward these days, as Jonathan Kuminga can now doubly attest.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ polarizing infield shared his mindset on looking “back on my time here” as his contract year winds down.
Five years after its Shark Tank appearance put it on the radar, FlingGolf is expanding worldwide, drawing new demographics and adding rankings and a governing body.
The Atlanta Braves veteran offered an emotional response on Instagram after a brutal injury threatened his career.
Sunken Prairie is a new links-style golf club rising from flooded South Dakota farmland, part of a bet the state can replicate Nebraska's golf boom.
The Chicago Cubs’ $184 million star first asked if he could join the team in a new role before the Los Angeles Dodgers swooped in.
Followers of veteran football coach Nick Saban will learn even more about his life, upbringing and philosophy upon viewing “Saban,” a new six-episode documentary series slated to debut 6 p.m. on October 8 on ESPN. The series offers unique insight not only into Coach Saban’s 17 seasons at the University of Alabama, but his time […]
Eleven-year-old Charlotte, with the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, became a Storm player for the day.
Dr Pepper's "Fansville" campaign is celebrating its ninth season, officially becoming the longest-running ad campaign in college football history.
Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa and its president Gianni Infantino over the failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
The top 10 non-power conference players to watch in 2026? Here is a list of game-breakers on both sides of the ball who are expected to lead their teams.
Created to intersect sport with art, the new Vie Artletique tennis shoe brings premium performance materials into tennis
Real Madrid learned their 2026-27 Champions League league phase opponents in Geneva. Under the Swiss-style format, they'll play eight matches, four home and four away.
European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League.
A controversial ad from Callaway Golf that was made by Good Good Golf has caused a firestorm online for showing a male player shoving a female golfer to the ground after she attempts to use his driver.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was charged with two misdemeanors on Thursday, including one for battery.
The Kellogg's Raisin Bran Fibes partnership gets another run at this weekend's Major League Pickleball Finals event in NYC. Read a bit on how the partnership came to be and how it serves as a blueprint for other MLP teams looking for additional revenue.
Callaway ends brand partnership with Good Good Golf as backlash over new driver advertisement grows this week.
Arsenal has been linked with Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez who is being pursued by Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
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,” died at 80 at his Los Angeles home on August 25. Curry’s death follows a near-fatal stroke he experienced in 2012 that had left him paralyzed. The English actor and singer’s career in show business included Tony nominat
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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 died at age 80 after a battle with cancer 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 featu
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,
Season 16 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” has a new marquee star: The Bravo show has landed actor/anti-Scientology activist Leah Remini as a full-time cast member. Remini won’t be the only new cast member on “RHOBH.” Tracy Tutor, the real estate agent and former “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” star announced on Instagram […]
“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 […]
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
Investors in Gomez’s mental health startup sued her and her mother in federal court this month, accusing them of securities fraud.
In the primetime special "Amor Eterno," family and friends reflect on the life, 45-year career and enduring musical legacy of "El Divo de Juarez."
COL Group, Virtue Asia and V47 Entertainment have unveiled Inside Microdramas, billed as the first upfront event built around microdramas and the broader vertical entertainment business. The event will take place in Singapore on Oct. 27. The initiative is expected to draw senior executives from entertainment, advertising, tech, platforms and consumer brands. Inside Microdramas draws […]
The Japanese artist’s polka-dot covered paintings, phallic sculptures and public performances caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.
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Years of long-distance division between Prince William and his younger brother will be tested now that Harry has returned to Britain.
What do you do when you think your movie will never see the light of day? Have a “funeral screening,” of course. That’s exactly what the team behind “Coyote vs. Acme” did when they feared the live-action-animation hybrid comedy was locked in the Warner Bros. vault for good. Luckily, after WB. shelved the project, Ketchup […]
National Geographic’s newest four-part documentary follows one lion cub’s journey to becoming king—but beneath Kio’s rise is a story about the women who make survival, leadership and legacy possible.
Emmy voting is now closed, and not a moment too soon. Every year, more than 27,000 members of the Television Academy — actors and editors, showrunners and composers, the people who actually make television — sit down with their ballots and decide who walks away with an Emmy. And every year, almost none of them […]
Her colourful creations drew large crowds and fetched some of the highest ever prices for a female artist.
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“Last Man in Tower,” the Aravind Adiga adaptation starring Manoj Bajpayee, is headed to Indian theaters this September and has unveiled its first teaser. The film, directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, will mark the first time Bajpayee and co-star Boman Irani have shared the screen. Adapted from Adiga’s novel […]
Parallax has acquired international sales rights to Anuparna Roy’s “Lovers in the Blue Night,” which will have its world premiere in the Horizons competition at the Venice Film Festival. The film brings Roy back to the Lido one year after she became the first Indian filmmaker to win the Horizons best director prize, an honor […]
Artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo
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Global indie animation powerhouse Miyu Distribution has acquired international rights to Fernanda Salgado’s “Ana, en Passant” ahead of its world premiere at the Brasília Brazilian Film Festival and international premiere at the Vancouver Film Festival (VIFF). It will make history at VIFF as the first animated film to compete in its Vanguard program. The film […]
Toho and Gkids have released a new behind-the-scenes clip for “Godzilla Minus Zero,” the follow-up to Yamazaki Takashi’s Academy Award-winning “Godzilla Minus One,” ahead of the film’s North American theatrical release on Nov. 6. “Godzilla Minus Zero” will make its world premiere as part of the Spotlight Gala selection at the 64th New York Film […]
Baobab Studios has secured a strategic investment from Naver Ventures, the U.S.-based venture investment arm of Naver Corporation, the 10-time Emmy-winning transmedia animation studio has revealed. Naver Corporation is one of South Korea’s largest internet companies and the parent of Webtoon Entertainment Inc. Variety understands the investment is worth seven figures and values Baobab above […]
A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.
Musician and songwriter Sting will narrate Walter Fasano’s documentary “Nino – A Film About Nino Rota,” which is a portrait of “The Godfather” composer Nino Rota. The film will have its world premiere on Sept. 11 in the Open section of the 83rd Venice Film Festival. Rota, who trained under Ildebrando Pizzetti, Alfredo Casella and […]
With Back to Hogwarts Day – the annual Sept. 1 celebration of all things “Harry Potter” — right around the corner, publishers are introducing a new generation to the magic of reading by donating over 200,000 copies of the books worldwide. “Harry Potter” publishers Scholastic, Bloomsbury and Pottermore – as well as international publishing partners […]
“Nanny McPhee” is coming to the West End. A new musical based on the character and penned by Emma Thompson — who starred in and wrote the screenplay for the beloved 2005 film and its sequel — is set to world premiere in London next summer. “When the mysterious figure of Nanny McPhee arrives at […]
Channel 5 boss Ben Frow said he would never have commissioned a drama about Sarah Everard for his network. Jeff Pope is penning a drama about the investigation into Everard’s 2021 murder for the BBC. Frow, chief content officer at Paramount-owned public service broadcaster 5, said that while he was sure Pope would do a […]
The show was "rested" after co-host Andrew Flintoff was injured in a crash during filming in 2022.
Artists, scholars and fans celebrated Ms. Kusama as a cultural giant who helped bring Japanese art to the masses.
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Brian Johnson, a member of the Monacan Indian Nation, is painting the field of graphic design red, with his new book, Designed to Be Red: Native & Indigenous Graphic Works, published on September 15 by DelMonico Books. The book contributes to the larger project of decolonizing design. Showing more than 200 years of Native American graphic works from makers across 144 distinct nations, tribes, bands, and Indigenous cultural and language groups, the book dismantles the myth of design as something
Three Ariana Grande songs — “34+35,” “Twilight Zone” and “The Girl in the Bubble” — return together to the charts in the U.K.
Patrick Holland is set to stay in place as executive chairman and CEO of Banijay U.K. following the company’s merger with All3Media. He will report to Banijay Entertainment CEO Marco Bassetti. The $8 billion merger with All3Media completed last month resulting in the behemoth Banijay Entertainment, which is headquartered in London and jointly owned by […]
The former presenter of BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour died earlier this year, eight days after the collision.
Channel 4 is taking the “Married at First Sight” scandal “very seriously,” says a senior exec, although she declined to comment on the prospect of the hit reality show being axed for good. “‘MAFS’ is something that we’re taking very seriously at the channel,” said Kiran Nataraja director of content strategy, speaking at the Edinburgh […]
Sister Group has signed a production and distribution deal with “University Challenge” host Amol Rajan. The news was announced at the Edinburgh TV Festival, where Rajan, formerly the BBC’s media editor, was giving the alternative MacTaggart lecture. The first project under the partnership will be “The Amol Rajan Connection,” set to be recorded at the […]
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday. She was 97. Kusama died Aug. 14 at a hospital in Tokyo, Yayoi Kusama Studio said, without specifying the cause of death. “She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration of forever love and eternal soul,” the studio’s statement said. “We will carry forward Kusama’s wishes a
In “Toy Story 5,” the Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang face an existential crisis after technology takes priority over playtime. Now that the film has set its Disney+ premiere date for Sept. 23, it’s only fitting that fans of the beloved franchise can now watch it on their own tablets. In addition, […]
Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Cure” music video only came out three months ago, but it’s already a museum piece. An exhibit titled “Olivia Rodrigo: The Cure Unraveled” will open at the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles Sept. 2 and run through Feb. 22, 2027, highlighting the props, artwork and sets that were created for what […]
Studiocanal has launched Studiocanal Classics, a new worldwide catalogue label, drawing on a library of more than 18,000 titles the company describes as the largest outside the U.S. The library spans 100 years of film history. Studiocanal has put some €25 million ($29 million) into 4K restorations of nearly 1,000 classic feature films over the […]
Eight albums by The Weeknd return to at least one chart in the U.K., with several bounding back onto multiple tallies at the same time.
The controversial performer was investigated after chanting at an Al Quds Day demonstration in London.
The BBC has confirmed that its veteran motoring show “Top Gear,” whose former hosts have included Jeremy Clarkson and “Friends” star Matt LeBlanc, will return. The series, which began in 1977 and became one of the BBC’s biggest exports, was taken off air in 2022. It was rested after co-host Andrew Flintoff, a former cricketer, […]
Singer Marie Ulven, known to her millions of fans and followers as girl in red, plays a musician in Eivind Landsvik’s drama “Low Expectations.” But she’s not playing herself. “It has been a little frustrating because I’m very different from Maja, and I put a lot of work into this role. But just because I’m […]
A docuseries about reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris is in the works at Prime Video. The three-part “Lando” (working title) will offer a “never-before-seen look” at the 26-year-old Brit, “a man who is not only defending his crown but also giving unprecedented access to a more personal side of his life, and what matters […]
It’s the middle of the work day, and Ok Go guitarist Andy Ross and I are trying to figure out which word best represents the nexus of the words “Mars” and “Netflix” (hint: we both picked a movie starring Matt Damon). This little brain puzzle is par for the course on Ok Go’s new word game, “Say the Same Thing.” The app digitizes a game that anyone who’s taken an intro to improv course will be familiar with: Two (or more) participants say a word at the same time, and then try to get on the same w
Exclusive: More details on KPEX: The Korean Pop Culture Expo Is Heading To NYC in May 2027 Led by the same people who brought Anime NYC, KPEX is NY's next Hallyu Con.
'Finding Emily,' the new romantic comedy out this weekend, is one of the highest-reviewed movies of the year on Rotten Tomatoes and has even set a record for 2026.
Peter Cullen, the voice actor behind the Autobots leader Optimus Prime in “Transformers” and the mopey Eeyore in several “Winnie-the-Pooh” projects, died on Wednesday, his agent Kevin Motley confirmed. He was 85. Cullen passed at his family home in Los Angeles, “surrounded by his loving family – and held in the hearts of his many friends […]
A judge awards less than Lively requested to cover her legal fees to fight a defamation case he filed.
Andrew Rea, the online creator best known for producing food content on the YouTube channel Binging With Babish, is making his narrative debut with the short film “Old Soul” (working title). Starring Liza Koshy and Dean Winters, “Old Soul” is a fantasy drama set on a subway in New York City. Per the official logine, […]
Peter Cullen joins a gorwing list of entertainment industry losses just this month, including Hayden Panettiere, Yayoi Kusama and Dolly Parton.
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Ever since Jonathan Demme’s Talking Heads film “Stop Making Sense” picked up its reputation as the best concert movie of all time, David Byrne has kept designing dazzling tours, and prominent directors have kept wanting to capture them. Following Spike Lee’s film rendering of Byrne’s “American Utopia” road show six years ago, now another name […]
Stephen King’s solitary story set in London is getting the TV treatment. “Crouch End,” based on the horror master’s short first published in 1980 and named after the real-life North London district in which it’s set, has been greenlit by Prime Video as a six-part limited series. The show will mark the first King adaptation […]
HBO released a trailer for “Youth,” the upcoming comedy starring by Sharon Horgan, who also created the series and serves as executive producer. Per the official logline, “Youth” follows “a 50-year-old divorcee’s search for sex and love whilst juggling caring for her ailing parents and parenting her should-be grown up son.” Along with Horgan as […]
When he set out to make his third film, “Bunker,” about a slow-burning conflict between two married people who have grown apart, Oscar-winning French director Florian Zeller had Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut” in mind. Like Kubrick, who cast then-married Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman as a couple whose relationship is unraveling, Zeller wanted to […]
Shakira returns to Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart for only the second time in her life as "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy debuts.
PodcastOne has acquired exclusive sales and distribution rights to “Dropping Names… and Other Things,” an interview podcast co-hosted by Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes, longtime friends who starred on the TV show “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” In each episode of “Dropping Names,” Spiner and Frakes sit down with people they’ve met across decades in […]
A new animated film has entered the Oscar race. Independent Film Company (formerly branded IFC) and Sapan Studio have acquired North American rights to “Tangles,” the hand-drawn animated feature and directorial debut of Leah Nelson, and will mount an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run before year’s end, Variety can exclusively reveal. IFC will open the film in […]
Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films.
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin has licensed her name and likeness to the AI startup Fountain 0, becoming one of the most high-profile figures to provide her image for use in AI-generated films and television shows. The agreement allows the company, which has produced the AI-generated films “Dreams of Violets” and the “Odyssey” adaptation “Odysseus: The Fall,” to produce […]
With a new album — 'Confessions II' — and several singles — "Bring Your Love," "Love Sensation" and "I Feel So Free" — all eligible, Madonna may be headed for a huge night at the Grammys.
Marvel launched the “Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast,” a new video podcast on Disney+, YouTube and audio platforms, recapping the films in the MCU’s Infinity Saga leading up to the latest movie. The podcast is hosted by Iman Vellani, the star of Marvel Studios’ Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel,” and Frank Alvarez, co-host of comedy […]
Let’s flashback 20 years to Aug. 27, 2006, and the 58th Primetime Emmys, held back then at the Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles. NBC aired the ceremony that year, which is why it was so early — so as not to conflict with “Sunday Night Football.” (This year, NBC once again is airing the […]
FilmQuest has returned with a fresh crop of ambitious and mind-bending films. The Provo, Utah-based genre festival is gearing up for its newest installment, set to take place Oct. 22-31. “FilmQuest has become one of the most beloved and talked about genre festivals in the world due to our unwavering commitment to ring the bell […]
Starring Stephen Graham, Toni Collette, Bill Nighy and Charlie Plummer, “Ibelin,” from “The Imitation Game” director Morten Tyldum, loomed large over a French-Nordic producers’ roundtable held today at New Nordic Films in Haugesund. The project became a striking case study in how increasingly ambitious European films are being assembled across borders. Inspired by the life […]
Time is often the not-so-secret ingredient in a TV show’s success. This is especially the case for sitcoms, which often need room to experiment with cast and character dynamics to land on a winning, durable formula. Think of the American reboot of “The Office” calibrating Steve Carell’s incompetent boss until he’s distinct from the Ricky […]
“Just Play Dead” is a film that seems to come from a bygone, post-“Pulp Fiction” era where studios gobbled up any story involving charismatic criminals perpetrating deadly but kinda funny schemes to outwit and/or murder their counterparts. There’s a reason this subgenre fizzled — very few writers could match the wit and imagination of Tarantino, […]
Rafe Judkins has signed an overall deal with Paramount Television Studios, Variety has learned. Under the deal, Judkins will create, develop, and produce original scripted series for the studio. “I have long been a fan of Rafe’s extraordinary writing and producing and am grateful he chose Paramount as his new creative home,” said Matt Thunell, […]
New York Comic Con has unveiled its 2026 professional programming schedule, expanding the offering from last year’s slate. Led by NYCC produced ReedPop, the event will kick off for industry professionals Oct. 7, with Retailer Day and continue with programming throughout the weekend. NYCC proper will run Oct. 8-11 at the Javits Center in New […]
'Mutiny' had a lackluster start to its theatrical run. Though some have blamed 'Mutiny’s' poor performance on its Amazon Prime leak, the bigger picture is more complex.
Norwegian director Ingvild Søderlind says that the 2001 killing of Benjamin Hermansen was a “wake-up call for the whole nation.” Hermansen, a teenager born to a Norwegian mother and a Ghanaian father, was stabbed to death by neo-Nazis. “It was a tragic culmination of a wave of neo-Nazism in Norway in the ’90s. But it also […]
“The Rivals of Amziah King,” “Butterfly” and “Pressure” walked away with prizes at the 54th Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund. The Matthew McConaughey starrer was awarded the Ray of Sunshine Award, given to the film that “excites and spreads the most joy” – much needed as the ceremony took place amid news of Norwegian King […]
“I Love L.A.” has added five guest stars for its upcoming second season. Variety has learned that the following actors will appear in Season 2 of the HBO comedy: Katy O’Brian (“Love Lies Bleeding,” “Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning”), Lindsay Sloane (“Playing House,” “The Odd Couple”), Michael Rispoli (“The Sopranos,” “The Deuce”), Nelson Franklin […]
Starz has released the trailer for “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” Season 2. Claire and Jamie’s parents are once again separated in the trailer for Season 2 of the “Outlander” prequel, as the Jacobite Uprising splits the Scottish Highlands in two. As the two couples fight to find their way back to each other, they […]
The Canadian actor also voiced Eeyore from the Winnie the Pooh franchise and provided the vocal effects for the alien creature in "Predator."
Amazon has greenlit a series adaptation of the Benjamin Stevenson novel “Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone” with Penn Badgley set for the lead role. Academy Award nominee David Hemingson (“The Holdovers,” “Kitchen Confidential”) is attached to adapt the murder mystery book and serve as showrunner and executive producer, Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, and […]
The blistering heat sweeping Los Angeles on Tuesday night didn’t stop Hollywood from coming out to celebrate the opening of Mother’s first-ever stand-alone store in Beverly Hills. The guest list included a mix of actors, musicians, influencers and fashionistas, including Brittany Snow, Dave Grohl, Ana Phillippe, Alexandra Shipp, Jasmine Tookes and Daphne Guinness. Hosted by […]
Lee Byung-hun is reuniting with “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk on sci-fi thriller “K.O. Club,” the director’s first feature film in nearly a decade. Firstman Studio, the production company Hwang runs with producer Kim Ji-yeon, confirmed the casting, with filming targeted for the first half of 2027. Lee, who played the Front Man across the […]
The frontrunners have a head start. The festivals have contenders ready to run them down. Let the games begin. The film year has already delivered, led by Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” a July event picture that doubled as the first true best picture launch of 2026. Back in May, Cannes fired the opening shots, sending […]
More than half of Americans aged 18 and older, an estimated 157 million people, have listened to an audiobook, according to the Audio Publishers Association. Back in May, Audible likely added a few more to the fold with its Story House experience, which the Amazon-owned audiobook company proclaimed to be the first ever “bookless bookstore.” […]
Scotland’s screen bodies are working on a new Edinburgh-based festival for the media and creative industries as the TV Festival moves to Manchester. Màiri McAllan Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic confirmed the news at a launch event on the penultimate night of the festival. “Baby Reindeer” creator Richard Gadd was among the attendees […]
John Lydon on new Public Image Ltd live album 'Alive' and performing opposite the Sex Pistols at Riot Fest with Frank Carter singing in place of Johnny Rotten.
Harry Styles’ 30-night MSG residency brings more than music to New York, as fans stay, play and shop their way through a two-month celebration of fandom and joy.
“Furious” has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu. The thriller series starring Emmy Rossum has become a breakout hit for the streamer, with viewership growing week over week since its July 27 premiere date. The finale of the eight-episode Season 1 of “Furious” airs on Monday, Aug. 31. From Elizabeth Meriwether — the mind […]
“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 […]
This summer, luxury beauty houses are bottling up some serious star power, tapping everyone from Zendaya to Jacob Elordi to front their latest scents. Prada Beauty just named Zendaya the global ambassador for its Paradoxe franchise, while Elordi succeeds Timothée Chalamet as the face of Bleu de Chanel, starring in a new campaign directed by […]
Netflix dropped 27 minutes of new “Grand Theft Auto 6” content Thursday at 3 p.m. ET in a collaboration with Rockstar Games ahead of the highly anticipated title’s November release. The event, which was first announced earlier this month, comes as Rockstar continues to suffer ongoing “GTA 6” gameplay leaks. The content was captured entirely […]
It’s been over a decade and two console generations since GTA V came out, and its sequel is still a work in progress. GTA VI has faced multiple delays, with developer Rockstar Games bumping back its predicted release date twice, first to May 26th, 2026, then again to November 19th, 2026, a full year after its originally planned release window of fall 2025, and facing accusations of union busting after firing more than 30 employees. Now, preorders have opened for the digital code-only game, offer
“Star Trek” fans are going to have no shortage of ways to celebrate the iconic sci-fi franchise’s 60th anniversary. Variety has learned exclusively that a whole suite of fan events, screenings, and partnerships are rolling out across the globe as part of the landmark anniversary, which is officially on Sept. 8, the date in 1966 […]
J. Smith-Cameron is heading to the courthouse. The Emmy nominee has joined the upcoming Season 28 of “Law & Order: SVU” in a recurring role. She will play jury consultant Gwen Sharpe, but plot details relating to her character are kept under wraps. Smith-Cameron is best known for playing Gerri Kellman across four seasons of […]
No one tells Mike Leigh what his movie is about. Not financiers, not distributors, not even Netflix, which he says could fund him “without batting an eyelid” but never has. At 83, Leigh is exactly the man he has always been: an artist with integrity. He’s telling this story to prove it. At the Savoy […]
Katseye has dropped out of Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival slated to take place in Irvine, California, this Saturday, citing member Megan Skiendiel’s ankle injury as the reason for their absence. In a note posted to their social media accounts, the group expressed regret about having to back out of the event at the […]
ABC News' Rocsi Diaz takes a look at what's buzzing in pop culture, including the art world losing its queen of polka dots, a "Friends" reunion and Busy Phillips saying she's "grateful to be alive."
Grand Theft Auto VI is nigh. Here’s what the developer revealed about its highly anticipated game.
Andrea Eastman, the casting director for “The Godfather” and former Hollywood agent, died on Wednesday at her home in Santa Barbara. She was 86. Entering the film industry at a time when it was dominated by men, Eastman became one of Hollywood’s first female “superagents,” rising to senior vice president at International Creative Management and […]
The “Scooby-Doo” live-action Netflix series has added both Andre “3000” Benjamin and Cathy Moriarty in recurring roles. The series, which is officially titled “Scooby-Doo: Origins,” is currently filming in Atlanta and is scheduled to premiere in 2027. As previously announced, the Mystery Inc. gang will consist of Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones, Tanner Hagen as Norville […]
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Marc Jacobs is going cinematic this fall. For its Fall 2026 campaign, the fashion house enlisted Jemima Kirke and Rowan Blanchard to star in “The Swap,” a scripted micro-drama that turns an accidental handbag mix-up into a chase across New York City. Playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris also makes a cameo. The project is […]
Ellen Pompeo is looking to scrub up again — but this time, not as Dr. Meredith Grey. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star is attached to lead a drama series in development at Hulu from “Big Little Lies” and “Boston Legal” creator David E. Kelley. Titled “Not a Sound,” the project is based on Heather Gudenkauf’s novel […]
Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson star in ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’—here’s the twists, turns and ending of the surreal horror film, explained.
Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.
Scotland and other northern European nations are seeing more tourists as people avoid the heat.
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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fire in Middlesborough, police say.
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Five women tell the BBC they were mis-sold unsafe and injured horses by a seller on Facebook.
Each week, Vera Vaslova makes herself wait until Friday to enjoy her favorite iced coffee. “And that makes me disgustingly productive,” she says in a video she posted on TikTok. “Getting coffee out is one of my favorite things in this entire world, but I only let myself do it on Friday morning so that I have something to look forward to all week,” she explains. “And that’s what we call delayed gratification training.” Delayed gratification, or the idea that good things come to those who wait,
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A federal judge will consider whether to free Andrew and Tristan Tate from a Miami detention center while they challenge extradition to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom
With the war in Iran driving up fuel prices, diesel is now nearly $5.60 a gallon, affecting school districts at the start of the year.
Trump faces mounting pressure at home and abroad, Meta and states agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial, death toll continues to rise after flash flood hit area of Nepal and China.
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In the months leading up to the debut of Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, the pop star shared that one way she and her friends liked to experience new music was to visit a Taco Bell and savor the fresh tunes while noshing on the restaurant chain’s Mexican-inspired cuisine. “That would be my dream, if people listened to my album top to bottom in their car drinking a Baja Blast,” Rodrigo told Cosmopolitan in a February 2026 interview. It turns out, dreams do come true. Rodrigo’s newest album,
A standard six-sided die has one simple shortcoming: You’ve got a 1 in 6 chance of getting the same number as your opponent when you’re rolling to go first in a game. Eric Harshbarger has a solution for that. More than a decade ago, Harshbarger, a senior lecturer at Auburn University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics, and a group of mathematicians and computer scientists embarked on a journey to create a set of five dice that would be unimpeachably fair. Their parameters? Rolling the dice sh
Billie Jean King had to fight to wear blue suede shoes during her famous 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” match that she won against Bobby Riggs. Now Adidas has turned the silhouette into a lifestyle shoe. Some 90 million people around the world watched King defeat Riggs at that year’s match at Houston’s Astrodome. “I underestimated you,” Riggs told King after she beat him. While Riggs wore a “Sugar Daddy” jacket to the match, King wore a mint dress designed by designer Ted Tinling with a blue wristba
Podcast Movement's flagship annual conference will be held in New York City for the first time, from September 14-18, 2026, at Terminal 5. This move signifies podcasting's evolution into a multi-billion dollar industry, placing the event at the heart of media and advertising.
“His former lawyer is now holding the settlement funds, maintaining that he is entitled to attorney’s fees.”
More than 38 million people from New York City to Washington, D.C., are bracing for severe weather on Thursday.
An American Airlines flight blew two tires while taxiing at O'Hare Airport in Chicago, the fourth plane to blow out its tires this month.
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Tablets and computers have become crucial school supplies for many students. But the same devices children use to read text, write essays, solve math problems or research history projects can also offer distractions in the form of games, social media and web browsing. It can be a challenge for parents to figure out how to help children stay focused when using these devices. That can be especially complicated with school-managed devices, where parents may have limited control over settings and re
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom who killed her three young children in January 2023, has reached its final stages.
Past trauma can fill our lives with stress and strain no matter what else we accomplish. To make ourselves whole, we need faith, connection, forgiveness, and gratitude.
In closing arguments, Ms. Clancy’s lawyer called her “a darn good mother.” The prosecutor accused her of “extreme atrocity and cruelty.”
“You’ll have to trust me when I tell you that she had love, support and opportunities.”
Matt Brittin, the new director-general of the BBC, delivered an impressive performance during a charged Q&A at the Edinburgh TV Festival, where he answered questions on topics ranging from AI to budget cuts to the corporation’s ongoing legal battle with Donald Trump. Brittin, a longtime Google executive, took on the BBC’s top job, described by […]
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial over children's killings BBC Jury Begins Deliberations in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial The New York Times Photos: Scenes from the courthouse as jurors deliberate in Lindsay Clancy trial Boston.com What the Lindsay Clancy trial reveals about a broken postpartum mental health system PBS Lindsay Clancy trial in hands of jury after closing argument conclude BBC
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I combed through the Labor Day sales to find the power tools and other essentials that cover nearly every household repair.
AncestryDNA is offering one of its steepest discounts of the year for Labor Day, giving amateur genealogists a cheaper way to uncover the kinds of family secrets that regularly leave celebrities stunned on PBS’ “Finding Your Roots.” Through Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. ET, the genealogy company is taking up to 75% off its DNA […]
The Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps to fire the two workers at LaGuardia Airport, according to two people familiar with the investigation.
Tropical Storm Dolly, the fourth tropical cyclone of the 2026 hurricane season, formed in the Atlantic Thursday.
Dolly is the fourth named storm of the hurricane season.
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.
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Hundreds have died or are missing in Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
