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Google Just RENAMED a Major Lake and Americans Are Losing It

Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order: 'It's official!'  Fox Business Google Maps switches to "Lake America" as Canada compares change to SNL skit  Axios ‘We’re not changing it’: SoCal-based Mapquest takes stand against Trump’s ‘Lake America’  Los Angeles Times Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change  WPRI.com Google Maps will show 'Lake America' in US, not 'Lake Ontario'  Nikkei Asia

Google News·Tech·12d ago
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What Fitbit's Founders Built After LEAVING Fitbit

Long before 2007 when the health tracker Fitbit single-handedly mushroomed the market for wearable technology, another wearable device had been dominating the niche for nearly 20 years. Life Alert, an emergency medical alert device company, had created a remote control device worn as a pendant that could connect people to emergency services at the click of a button (never forget its iconic tagline: “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!”). The target users were older adults, and the target customers,

Fast Company·Tech·12d ago
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Why Google Maps Just Renamed Canada 'LAKE America'

Google Maps switches to "Lake America" as Canada compares change to SNL skit  Axios Google renames Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for US users after Trump order  Sky News How the GNIS Lake Ontario/Lake America name change in the U.S. will appear in Maps  blog.google ‘We’re not changing it’: SoCal-based Mapquest takes stand against Trump’s ‘Lake America’  Los Angeles Times Welcome to the map resistance  The Globe and Mail

Google News·Tech·12d ago
Breaking

Grindr's Ambitious Plan to Become the EVERYTHING App for Gay Men

George Arison is done letting Wall Street's "Grindr discount" go unchallenged — in a wide-ranging Q&A, the CEO walks us through how AI, a controversial $350-plus EDGE tier, and a bet on healthcare and long-distance matchmaking are turning Grindr into the "gayborhood in your pocket" he's been promising since 2022.

TechCrunch·Tech·12d ago

The 4 Email Scams Flooding Inboxes RIGHT Now

For the last decade, email scams have run rampant on the internet. And corporate IT departments have handed out the exact same advice like clockwork: Look for bad grammar, hover over links, and turn on two-factor authentication. But those recommendations have fallen behind the times. Thanks to AI and clever architectural work-arounds, today’s email scams don’t look like scams. They don’t contain spelling errors. And in many cases, they don’t even care if you have 2FA enabled. Here’s a handful of

Fast Company·Tech·12d ago

The Pentagon's Iron Man FAILURE — And the Exoskeletons That Actually Work

This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. The soldier of the future doesn’t carry his weapon into battle—he simply wears it. In Robert Heinlein’s beloved 1959 novel Starship Troopers, Johnny Rico’s powered battlesuit is a second skin of servos and armor that makes him faster, stronger, and more lethal than any warrior in the history of warfare. Standard issue for members of the Mobile Infantry,

Fast Company·Tech·12d ago

Why AI Can't Fix Your Company No Matter How SMART It Gets

For many weeks now, I have been trying to describe in my Fast Company essays what I think is the future of corporate AI. Now imagine that someone, somewhere, comes up with a solution that fulfills the requirements I have been drafting here. Would your company be able to jump on its platform and access all the advantages we have been describing?  To start optimizing a company with artificial intelligence, AI needs to understand what you want to optimize; AI cannot properly optimize what it cannot

Fast Company·Tech·12d ago

The Governors Who BEGGED for AI Data Centers Now Want Them GONE

AI may be booming, but the infrastructure powering it has become a political liability. For years, governors competed to lure data centers with tax breaks, expedited permitting, and promises of jobs and investment. Now, as sprawling AI campuses drive concerns over electricity prices, water use, and local control, some of those same governors are pulling back. The shift comes as data centers become an increasingly potent political issue ahead of the midterm elections. Governors facing reelection,

Fast Company·Tech·12d ago

Why Workers Are SABOTAGING the AI They're Supposed to Train

This spring, Meta told thousands of U.S. employees that software on their work computers would begin capturing mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes. Meta needed this data, they said, to help train its AI agents on real examples of how people work. And it’s not just Meta that needs this kind of data. Any company trying to automate workflows with artificial intelligence needs access to how humans actually perform these tasks. McKinsey, for instance, created its internal generative AI, Lilli, by

Fast Company·Tech·12d ago
Breaking

The EU Rule That Could BREAK ChatGPT As We Know It

OpenAI will soon be held accountable for mitigating risks related to ChatGPT's impact on minors, user mental health, and the spread of illegal content in the European Union. That's because ChatGPT is now considered a Very Large Online Search Engine under the EU's Digital Services Act, a set of laws regulating major online services and platforms. Along with ChatGPT, the European Commission also announced that Reddit and Roblox are considered Very Large Online Platforms, subjecting them to the sam

The Verge·Tech·12d ago
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Instagram Just Declared War on the FAKE Humans Flooding Your Feed

“AI creator” accounts like Aitana Lopez will get a new “AI-generated profile” label. | Image: Aitana Lopez Instagram is finally taking steps to address the rise of fake AI-influencer accounts that have gotten harder to spot. It's also renaming the "AI creator" label to "AI-generated profile" to make it clear when a profile features an AI-generated person that's not a real human being. "We've heard that people don't like seeing a profile that seems human, only to find out later that the person

The Verge·Tech·12d ago

What's About to REPLACE NYC's Iconic Subway Newsstands

For most New York City subway riders, especially in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, underground newsstands are often nothing more than a relic of history turned into prime real estate for graffiti and branded stickers. Once a staple of the commuter experience, the underground retail stops began phasing out with the decline of print media. The nail in the coffin was slowing subway ridership during the pandemic. Only around 52 of the subway’s 195 retail storefronts (which include newsstands

Fast Company·Tech·12d ago

Why Apple Just Became the CENTER of a Geographic FIRESTORM

Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps  BBC Lake Ontario or Lake America? For Google Maps users, it depends on where you live.  10TV Google Maps switches to "Lake America" as Canada compares change to "SNL" skit  Axios How the GNIS Lake Ontario/Lake America name change in the U.S. will appear in Maps  blog.google Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America Following Trump’s Executive Order  The New York Times

Google News·Tech·12d ago

Why Debian Just Made a CONTROVERSIAL Decision About AI Code

Debian voted to allow developers to use AI tools in their contributions to the Linux distribution's "development, maintenance, [and] documentation." The new policy on AI acknowledges that "responsible" use of AI can improve developers' productivity, and goes on to say, "generative AI is neither exempt from nor subject to special rules beyond the standards already expected of Debian contributors." The project's voting developers considered several other proposals on how to handle AI, including so

The Verge·Tech·12d ago

Sony's Plan to Turn Your PlayStation Into Something You Never EXPECTED

The audience that gravitates to games on PlayStation has become notoriously difficult for advertisers to reach. Until now. Sony Pictures Television on Monday unveiled “Live TV on PS5,” an offering of more than 100 free ad-supported video channels that can all be accessed via the PlayStation 5 console. The service is initially available in the […]

Variety·Tech·12d ago

The Premium Headphones That Just Hit Their LOWEST Price Ever

Sony is one of many companies offering Labor Day discounts on tech products, though its week-long sale on the last-gen WH-1000XM5 is one of the most attractive deals I found upon logging in this morning. The comfy over-ear headphones offer some of the best sound quality and active noise cancelling, and are down to $198 at Amazon and Best Buy. Originally $399.99, they typically sell for around $250, and this $50 price drop brings them back down their Prime Day 2026 price we saw in late June. Howe

The Verge·Tech·12d ago

The YouTuber Who Just Became GoPro's Biggest OWNER

YouTuber Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach has invested enough in GoPro to become its single largest shareholder, with an 8.5 percent stake in the company, Bloomberg reports. Speaking to Bloomberg, Fischbach said he thought GoPro "seems undervalued" and sees his investment as "part of a larger mission to make filmmaking more accessible," following the release of his first feature film, Iron Lung, earlier this year. Fishbach posted a video last week praising GoPro's new Mission 1 ILS camera and compar

The Verge·Tech·12d ago
Breaking

Music Giants Accuse AI Company of 'BRAZEN' Theft — The Songs You Know Are at STAKE

Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have filed a federal lawsuit against Anthropic that claimed the AI giant’s alleged theft of the companies’ intellectual property marked “a brazen campaign of illegally torrenting, scraping, and downloading copyrighted works on a massive scale,” representing the latest legal salvo in the music industry‘s reckoning with the technology’s rise. The […]

Variety·Tech·12d ago
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Why Car Owners Are REJECTING the Tech Automakers Keep FORCING on Them

Automakers keep shoving more tech into their cars, despite evidence that consumers are increasingly fed up with huge screens and glitchy software. In fact, the features that car owners appreciate the most happen to be the ones they barely notice, according to the latest tech survey from JD Power. The consumer research firm surveyed 68,084 owners of new 2026 model-year vehicles after 90 days of ownership. The survey touched on 40 automotive technologies covering comfort and convenience; connecte

The Verge·Tech·12d ago

The Hugging Face Hack That Exposes OpenAI's DARKEST Secret

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. By now you’ve probably heard about last month’s major AI security incident, in which OpenAI agents escaped their sandbox and hacked into the AI platform Hugging Face while trying to cheat on…

The Nissan-Honda Alliance That Could TRANSFORM Your Next Car

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda entered a deal to jointly develop computer parts and software for vehicles set to enter the market in fiscal 2029, both sides said Monday. Under the deal, Nissan, based in the port city of Yokohama, and Tokyo-based Honda will share standardized parts in “core ECUs,” or electronic control units, as well as software. Nissan and Honda started talks in 2024 to work together in developing electric vehicles and auto intelligence technology. Nissan makes Leaf electr

Fast Company·Tech·11d ago

Why MapQuest Is Suddenly SURGING After Defying Trump's Order

Over the last few days, hundreds of thousands of people have downloaded the MapQuest app from the App Store, making it the number one navigation app. There’s one reason why: the OG online mapping company said that it has no plans to rename Lake Ontario after Trump’s executive order calling it Lake America. “We saw the president signing the name change executive order, and we had a very quick conversation and immediately came out with a simple statement: We’re not changing it,” says Doug Berger,

Fast Company·Tech·11d ago

The Premium Gaming Monitor That Just Got SHOCKINGLY Affordable

The Alienware AW2726DM is a wallet-friendly screen with premium features for gaming. While memory and storage prices are still high, there are still good discounts on other gaming-related hardware. Take Alienware’s AW2726DM, for example. Dell is selling it for $319.99, a $30 break from the usual price of $349.99. The 27-inch gaming monitor features an QD-OLED panel for deep, immersive black levels, and quantum dots for full and vivid colors. With a 240Hz refresh rate for super smooth gaming, a

The Verge·Tech·11d ago

I Watched Baseball Alone on Vision Pro — It Was HAUNTING

Ceddanne Rafaela is tagged out at home plate at Yankee Stadium on August 28th. | Getty Images This weekend, I strapped on an Apple Vision Pro to watch a baseball game in immersive virtual reality for the first time. It was technically impressive, visually pretty remarkable, and also didn't make that much sense. Apple and Major League Baseball chose a classic match-up of the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees for the first of its series of four games streamed on the device. I do not review

The Verge·Tech·11d ago

What OpenAI's AI Did When No One Was WATCHING Will Terrify You

A pair of new research reports have revealed new details about how and why OpenAI agents broke into Hugging Face servers in July. The episode was far more complex, and far more worrisome, than first reported. The reports—one from OpenAI itself and the other from METR and Redwood Research—show that OpenAI’s agents broke into Hugging Face for an entirely different reason than initially thought. They weren’t trying to steal the answers to a test, as originally reported. They were trying to learn mo

Fast Company·Tech·11d ago

Why Google Just Made Streaming 50% MORE Expensive

Google raised the price of its 4K streaming box to $149, up $50 from its original $99 price. The new price is currently live at the Google Store and Best Buy, but Amazon appears to still be offering the original price. The price hike comes just a couple of weeks after Google launched its new lineup of Pixel 11 phones with a $100 price hike over their Pixel 10 counterparts. The Google TV Streamer originally launched in 2024 and doubles as a smart home hub. It isn't the only streaming device get

The Verge·Tech·11d ago

The Projector That Could REPLACE Your Gaming Setup

JMGO’s Iris Ultra Max 4K 120Hz Google TV projector. | Image: JMGO JMGO's 4K 120Hz Iris Ultra Max all-in-one Google TV projector is now available outside China. It gets its name from a new dual-iris system that lets it produce an impressive 10,000:1 native contrast, according to JMGO. It boosts the contrast - always an issue with projectors - by placing two separate physical apertures (irises) along different points of the internal optical path to control light scatter and brightness far more a

The Verge·Tech·11d ago
Business

How One C-Suite Mom Finally Let Go of the GUILT

When my boys were young, a neighbor’s grandson asked them: “Is your mommy dead?” Every Wednesday, this little boy would visit his grandparents across the street. He would see my husband and my sons, but he never saw me. I was at work.  Thankfully, my boys came home that night laughing—they thought it was hilarious. My immediate response was incredible guilt. My soul was crushed. I know I’m not alone in that reaction. A KPMG survey found 43% of working parents struggle with guilt about not spendi

The Massive Japan Deal That Could Change How You STREAM Everything

NBCUniversal and U-Next have entered into a long-term strategic partnership in Japan, bringing NBCUniversal’s international streaming brand Universal+ exclusively to the platform alongside joint initiatives with Universal Studios Japan and new global distribution pathways for Japanese content. U-Next, operated by Usen & U-Next Group, is Japan’s second-largest subscription video-on-demand platform behind Netflix, with more than […]

Variety·Business·12d ago
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Why Bond Investors Are WARY After Warsh Hints Fed Could HIKE

Bond Investors Wary After Warsh Fans Wager Fed Poised to Hike  Bloomberg.com Jackson Hole analyst roundup: Warsh's speech sends hike chances higher, may put Fed `at odds' with Treasury  CNBC Barclays sees two more Fed rate hikes this year after Warsh speech  Reuters Oil Rises on Iran Tensions, US Stock Futures Dip: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com The Fed confronts a powerful new economic force  The Washington Post

The Childcare System That's Quietly FAILING Working Parents

By the time Katie returned to work after parental leave, her daughter had started attending a day care close to her apartment. But on days when the day care was closed or she needed childcare coverage, there was a childcare center conveniently located in her office.  The center was run by Bright Horizons, one of the largest and best-known childcare providers in the country. Because the center was accessible only to employees of the financial services company where she worked, availability was ra

Breaking

Why Gen Z Is TERRIFIED to Enter the Workplace

Nearly half of Gen Z workers, 48% to be exact, frequently or consistently feel they are not enough. That statistic should stop every leader who reads it, because it isn’t a motivation problem, a work ethic problem, or a talent problem. It’s a confidence problem. As an executive performance coach who has spent more than two decades helping Olympians, professional athletes, Fortune 500 leaders, and high-performing teams thrive under pressure, I’ve learned that confidence isn’t a luxury. It’s a req

Why Beauty Brands Have Been WAITING for This Sunscreen Moment

When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) as a sunscreen filter on June 9, the entire Ultra Violette office in Melbourne, Australia, erupted screaming. Stateside, the La Roche-Posay group chat exploded with messages and memes, including that Friends GIF of Rachel and Phoebe jumping for joy.  To the average shopper, this may not seem like a big deal, but for skincare companies, it’s the culmination of a yearslong hope for access to an ingredient that could reshape th

The Surprising Place Companies Find Their NEXT CEO

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning.  Spencer Rascoff joined the board of the dating-app company Match Group in March 2024 because he was passionate abo

Walmart's Secret Plan to DOMINATE Electric Vehicle Charging

Walmart installed its first company-branded EV charger last year. Now, the retailer has 838 charging ports in place at a hundred stores, and construction is underway at a hundred other sites. Last month, it grew faster than any electric vehicle charging network other than Tesla’s. And by 2030, the retailer has said that it plans to have a network that extends to thousands of locations. The expansion could have an outsized impact. Roughly 90% of Americans live within 10 minutes of a Walmart store

What REALLY Matters at Work Now That AI Does Everything

The most important skills in today’s workplace are judgment and discretion. This is because the cost of output has never been cheaper. With models like Fable producing yet another step-function increase in capabilities, it’s easier than ever to run a million miles per hour in any direction, so that means you better be running in the right one. Productivity at work used to be measured largely by output. Yes, results and impact have always been the flagship markers of success, but you could get pr

Why You Should STOP Trying to Keep Your Employees

Every CEO I know is worried about employee retention. The questions are almost always the same. How do we reduce turnover? How do we keep our best people from leaving? How do we compete when another employer offers a dollar or two more an hour? After spending much of my career designing and commissioning factories, I think we’re taking the wrong approach. We should focus on how building a company employees wouldn’t want to leave in the first place. In manufacturing, turnover has become so common

Why Creators Are Your BEST PR Strategy Now

For decades, strategic communications operated in two distinct lanes: You pitched journalists for earned credibility or you bought media for controlled reach. That model rested on one assumption: Institutional newsrooms held a monopoly on audience trust. Things have changed. While traditional media remains essential for reach and corporate validation, audiences increasingly rely on self-published experts to make sense of complex industries. These experts host technical podcasts, write deep-dive

Target Just Brought Back the Brand That Defined Your TEEN Years

Target Corporation is big time baiting millennial women with a new clothing drop.  The latest brand to hit the chain’s rack is none other than the once-famous Delia’s, a 1990s and 2000s clothing company designed for teens and young women, which went out of business in 2014.  Now that it seems to have resurrected itself at Target stores, the original Delia’s fan girls are filing in. If you’re a millennial woman, then you are almost certainly familiar with the Delia’s brand. If not, it was a mega-

5 Side Hustles That Could Make You SIX FIGURES

A side hustle can be a good way to supplement your finances. Some can even become a six-figure source of income that rivals or beats your current salary. And some can become a full-time business. A six-figure side hustle often requires specialized skills and significant effort. It also helps to find a specialized area, taking care of tasks customers don’t enjoy doing themselves or don’t know how to do. If you live in a fragmented market or one where competition is limited, that can boost your od

The Walmart Chicken Purse That's Breaking the INTERNET

Walmart rotisserie chicken fans now have a chance to carry around their love for the dish everywhere they go in the form of a new chicken-themed accessory. Inspired by the retailer’s signature rotisserie chicken packaging, Walmart is turning the design into an oversized clutch, selling it to chicken lovers for $5.97—the same price as an actual bag of rotisserie chicken. The quirky bag arrives just in time for National Chicken Month in September. The purse comes in two distinct styles, each model

The 8 Charts That Show Florida's Housing CORRECTION Is Finally SLOWING

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. While softness—and even outright weakness—remains in parts of Florida’s housing market, the intensity of the correction and recalibration process there has been waning throughout 2026, as ResiClub has been covering. And some homebuilders who’ve already made aggressive affordability adjustments—in particular at the higher end of the market—have reported this year that they’ve “found

Why Brands Are Turning THEFT Into Their Best Marketing Stunt

Earlier this month, Pabst Blue Ribbon took to Instagram to announce that, in a very real heist, someone stole 40,000 pounds of beer from the company. In the post, the brand gave the thief “18 days and 44 minutes to return our truckload of beer, no questions asked” and called on its audience to “help us solve this mystery” for an undisclosed reward.  If that sounds familiar, it’s because an almost identical scenario played out for KitKat five months ago. Back in March, the candy brand turned the

The Pro-Palestine Employees Cisco May Have SILENCED

In June, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission made a determination in a novel case: The agency concluded there was reasonable cause to believe Cisco had infringed upon the rights of its Muslim and Middle Eastern employees, along with others who were pro-Palestine, by subjecting them to a hostile work environment.  The case was initiated by complaints from Cisco employees who claimed they faced discrimination in the aftermath of the October 2023 attacks on Israel that led to the war in Gaz

Politics
Breaking

Why Trump Is About to Seize Venezuela's Oil FORTUNE

Venezuela vowed not to ‘hand over’ its oil. Trump aims to grab a windfall.  The Washington Post Trump just brokered a deal with the country sitting atop the world’s largest oil reserves  Fox News Trump says US will refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil  Reuters Venezuelan interim president offers details on US oil deal  The Hill Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner  The New York Times

Breaking

Why Trump Just Demanded a Journalist Face PUNISHMENT

Trump says NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker should face ‘punishment’ from FCC  The Guardian Trump calls for NBC’s Kristen Welker to face ‘rebuke or punishment’ from the FCC  CNN Trump says he will report NBC host to FCC for ‘rebuke or punishment’  The Washington Post Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentials  CNBC Trump threatens to report journalist Kristen Welker to broadcast regulator  Al Jazeera

Breaking

Where ICE Is Now DUMPING Deportees That Countries Won't Take

ICE deports Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations  CBS News Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic  NPR Trump deports Afghan man whose brothers helped US military to Central African Republic  The Independent US deports relative of Afghans who aided military to Africa  Al Jazeera ICE expands its strategy of deportations to third countries by transferring more than 100 deportees to Africa  voz.us

Breaking

The Pentagon's SECRET Program Planting Military Influencers Where You'd Never Expect

Pentagon secretly installs military influencers in civilian roles  The Washington Post Pete Hegseth Is Building a Pentagon Troll Army  The Bulwark Hegseth’s Pentagon Secretly Employed a MAGA Influencer Who Was Attacking His Critics  theunpopulist.net The marks are running the government - by Jeremiah Johnson  The Argument Pentagon appoints conservative veterans to undisclosed roles  Yeni Safak English

Why New York's Governor Wants AI to Be 'LESS EVIL'

Today, I’m talking with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and I’ll just warn you — this episode moves really fast. It’s an election year, after all, with a shocking amount of tech policy at stake, and Governor Hochul has taken strong positions on almost every major tech issue there is. For example, Meta just reached a settlement with dozens of states, including New York, which will restrict how teens use platforms like Instagram in very specific ways. Governor Hochul is a strong supporter of those

The 3D Gun Showdown That Has New York's Governor PERSONALLY Involved

Cody Wilson, the creator of the first 3D printed gun, announced a tool last week aimed at skirting a New York law that prevents 3D printers from making firearms - and taunting governor Kathy Hochul in the process. But Hochul isn't having it. In this week's episode of Decoder, Hochul responded to Wilson's "Hochulization" tool, warning she isn't going to let it defeat the state's efforts: You can tell Cody I will get ahead of him next. I can't always be on the forefront when I see someone intentio

What Trump's Economic Team Just Told the WORLD's Most Powerful Leaders

G20 meeting live updates: Bessent, Warsh kick off summit with growth-focused remarks  CNBC Trump Live Updates: G20 Summit Begins; U.S. and Iran Exchange Attacks as War Continues  The New York Times G20 finance meetings begin in Asheville, drawing global leaders and protesters  WLOS US Treasury blocks certain journalists from G20 meeting in North Carolina  The Washington Post Bessent Faces Credibility Test Selling ‘American Growth Agenda’ to G20  Bloomberg.com

Why George Santos Just Got BANNED for Life

The online prediction market platform Kalshi said Monday that it has permanently banned former U.S. Rep. George Santos after concluding the former Republican congressman likely engaged in insider trading when he profited by betting against his attendance at the State of the Union address. The company announced the ban after its compliance department said it had established reasonable cause to believe Santos engaged in insider trading, contributing to speculation over whether he would attend the

Breaking

The Ballroom Trump Can Now Build Despite FIERCE Opposition

Supreme Court allows Trump to move forward with White House ballroom construction  nbcnews.com Trump Live Updates: White House Ballroom Construction Can Continue, Supreme Court Rules  The New York Times Supreme Court allows Trump to continue building White House ballroom  CNN The Supreme Court just gave Trump his illegal ballroom  vox.com Supreme Court OKs Trump’s ballroom construction, but Roberts says project is ‘likely unlawful’  Politico

Trump's SURPRISE Move to Keep Hollywood Home

President Trump on Monday endorsed a federal tax incentive for film and TV production, a move long sought by Hollywood studios and unions. In a statement posted to Truth Social, Trump said he will push for a bipartisan bill to save the industry. “I am going to suggest that Republicans and Democrats get together, and […]

Variety·Politics·11d ago

Why the Army Secretary Just WALKED AWAY From His Job

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns from post  Axios Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to White House  NBC News Army secretary submits resignation to Trump after repeated clashes with Hegseth  The Washington Post Exclusive | Army Secretary Resigns After Months of Friction With Hegseth  WSJ Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation after tension with Hegseth  cnn.com

International
Breaking

Why the U.S. Just Attacked Iran's COAST in a Stunning Escalation

U.S. strikes Iran to prevent Hormuz mine threat  Axios US and Iran trade attacks, marking first escalation in a month  CNN US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official says  Reuters Iran war live: IRGC attacks US bases in Jordan after US bombs Larak Island  Al Jazeera Live Updates: U.S. military strikes Iranian targets in first military action in a month  CBS News

Breaking

The STRIKE That Just Pushed America and Iran to the BRINK

US strikes Iran’s Larak Island in first attack in weeks  Al Jazeera US and Iran trade attacks, marking first escalation in a month  CNN US, Iran exchange fire in flare-up; Bessent signals more sanctions  Reuters U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz  CNBC Iran war live: IRGC attacks US bases in Jordan after US bombs Larak Island  Al Jazeera

Breaking

The First PHOTOS of Maduro Behind Bars After US Capture

Nicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas  Fox News Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention  Al Jazeera 'Standing Firm': Ex-Venezuela President Maduro Shares Photo From US Jail  NDTV Venezuela’s Maduro Resurfaces on Social Media Amid US Oil Deal  Bloomberg.com Marjorie Taylor Greene Floats Morbid McConnell Theory  The Daily Beast

The First Photos From Maduro's US DETENTION Just Dropped

Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention  Al Jazeera Nicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas  Fox News Venezuela’s Maduro Resurfaces on Social Media Amid US Oil Deal  Bloomberg.com 'Standing Firm': Ex-Venezuela President Maduro Shares Photo From US Jail  NDTV Nicolás Maduro flashes deuces in New York jail cell photos  The Independent

Breaking

The Ferry Disaster That Left Eight Dead and OTHERS Missing

Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus  BBC At Least 7 Dead, 23 Missing After Boat Carrying Nearly 270 People Capsizes  People.com Captain and crew arrested after at least eight die in northern Cyprus ferry disaster – as it happened  The Guardian Passenger boat capsizes en route from Northern Cyprus to Turkey, rescue underway  WXLV At least 8 dead and more missing after ferry carrying hundreds capsizes off Cyprus’ northern coast  CNN

Breaking

The CATASTROPHIC Flood That Left 4,247 People MISSING

Nepal: Number of people missing after flood rises to 4,247, with more than 900 dead  BBC Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash  The New York Times Nepal-Tibet floods: rescuers race to reach 900 people believed trapped in hydropower tunnels  The Guardian Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted  Reuters Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation  NPR

Breaking

Xi's DIPLOMATIC Blitz Before Meeting Trump Signals Something BIG

China's Xi builds diplomatic clout with multiple state visits ahead of Trump summit  CNBC What to expect as China’s Xi Jinping attends SCO summit in Bishkek  South China Morning Post Xinhua Headlines: Xi kicks off state visit to Kyrgyzstan, hailing "golden period" of cooperation  Xinhua Chinese President Xi welcomed by Kyrgyzstan counterpart in Bishkek  AP News Xi, Japarov sign treaty on good-neighborliness and cooperation  news.cgtn.com

Breaking

The CATASTROPHE That Just Claimed 900 Lives — and 4,700 Are Still MISSING

The death toll from last week's flash flooding disaster in the Nepal-Tibet border region rose to at least 919 people as of Monday.

Why China's BILLION-DOLLAR Flood Defenses Failed When It Mattered Most

After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them.

Spain's PM Just ABSOLVED Morocco of Border Breach Blame

Pedro Sánchez says two countries are cooperating after mass incursion by 70,000 people into north African enclave Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has insisted there was no evidence to suggest the Moroccan government was behind last month’s massive border crossing into Ceuta. As many as 141 people are thought to have died trying to enter the Spanish enclave at the end of July. The influx of about 70,000 men, women and children unleashed a political crisis, a humanitarian emergency and rei

The UN Ruling That Could Force Countries to Pay REPARATIONS

Guidance says states must implement ‘comprehensive measures’ to address legacy of racial discrimination A UN committee has said countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and take other ⁠measures to address the enduring ⁠legacy of racial ​discrimination. Guidance published on Monday by the committee on the elimination of racial discrimination (CERD) said the obligations arose from ⁠a legally binding 1965 convention on racial discrimination, not from t

The Russian Drone Strategy That's Making Kyiv SLEEPLESS

Russia Torments Kyiv With New Tactic of Nonstop Waves of Drones  The New York Times Russia fires 800 jet-powered drones into Ukraine in four days  The Guardian Ukraine racing to develop new interceptors as Russian drones and missiles ravage the country  CNN Ukraine’s Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with ‘1,000 drones’ a day  Al Jazeera Russia used five times as many jet-powered drones in July as in June  Українська правда

Why Oil Prices Just SURGED After U.S. Strike

Oil prices rise and stocks fall after US hits Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz  AP News Stocks fall after U.S. strikes Iran, but Wall Street heads for winning month: Live updates  CNBC Americans just endured the most expensive August ever at the pump. Oil is rising again  Fortune Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Slip; Oil Climbs on U.S.-Iran Strikes — Live Updates  WSJ Bond markets face fresh selling as oil prices jump, stocks cautious  Reuters

The Teen Who FILMED a Mosque Massacre Just Got Charged With MURDER

DA says a teen who recorded San Diego mosque shooting livestream has been charged with murder  AP News Winston-Salem high school student who published Islamic Center shooters’ livestream charged with murder, conspiracy  FOX8 WGHP Teen charged with murder for recording San Diego mosque shooting livestream  The Guardian Woman indicted in connection to deadly San Diego mosque shooting  cbs8.com Teen girl aided San Diego mosque shooters from North Carolina, prosecutors say  NBC 7 San Diego

What Modi Just Said That Could END the Ukraine War

Modi implores tense Putin to end Ukraine war  politico.eu Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world  Al Jazeera Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence  AP News Amid Setbacks, Putin Looks To Restore Russia's Standing At Bishkek SCO Summit  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Putin Turns Again to China’s Xi as Russia’s Clout Crumbles  WSJ

The Ferry Sinking Near Cyprus That Left Survivors SHATTERED

‘We Are Shattered’: Survivors Recall Chaos as Ferry Sank Near Cyprus  The New York Times Mom loses grip on daughter as passenger ferry capsizes with 20 people still missing  Fox News Turkish deep-sea search vessel joins efforts to retrieve 20 still missing after Cyprus ferry disaster  The Guardian 'She slipped out of my hand' - children missing after ferry sinks off northern Cyprus  bbc.com At least 8 dead and more missing after ferry carrying hundreds capsizes off Cyprus’ northern coast  CNN

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Why Iran Should Be TERRIFIED Right Now

Trump vows to hit Iran hard as strikes and economic pressure ramp up  The Washington Post Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign  The Guardian US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos The looming failure of Operation Economic Outcast  Al Jazeera Long Lines for Gas in Iran Show War and U.S. Blockade Squeezing Supply  The New York Times

The US Sanctions That Are CRUSHING Iran's Economy

Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign  The Guardian Trump vows to hit Iran hard as strikes and economic pressure ramp up  The Washington Post US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Iran's president admits 'we have many problems' as the U.S. blockade chokes its economy  Fortune Long Lines for Gas in Iran Show War and U.S. Blockade Squeezing Supply  The New York Time

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The WARM Waters That Just Supercharged South Korea's Storm Season

More than 200mm of rain forecast in parts of South Korea, while parts of southern Europe to be 10C above average South Korea’s prime minister, Han Seong-sook, met officials to prepare for heavy rain expected this week, with rainfall totals across central and northern parts of the country forecast to exceed 200mm in some areas. South Korea was battered by heavy rainfall earlier this month and some areas were particularly hard hit. Over the weekend further thunderstorms pushed into the region and

Why Your Liver Won't HEAL Even After You Quit Drinking

Alcohol-related liver disease may trap damaged liver cells in a regenerative limbo, preventing the organ from rebuilding itself even after drinking stops. Researchers linked the problem to inflammation-driven RNA errors and identified a pathway that could potentially be targeted to restore liver repair.

Why Climate Scientists Are TERRIFIED of Kalshi's Weather Betting

Will 2026 be the hottest year we’ve ever seen? You can bet on it—literally, on Kalshi. The prediction market platform is now partnering with The Weather Company, which runs both the Weather Channel app and weather.com, to verify weather-related trades.  According to Kalshi, the move will provide “science-backed data” that allows both individuals and businesses to anticipate and manage “the ways weather and climate impact their daily lives.”  People who visit The Weather Company’s app or website

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The 20-Minute Trick That ERASES a Sleepless Night's Damage

A short bout of aerobic exercise or a 90-minute nap may improve cognitive function after a sleepless night. MStudioImages/E+/Getty Images A short workout or a 90-minute nap may help your brain recover after a sleepless night, a new study found. The nap was particularly effective: people who took it performed about 22% better on memory tests than those who stayed awake. The findings suggest that either option may offer a practical way to offset some of the cognitive effects of sleep deprivati

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The Simple Blood Test That Could Catch Cancer BEFORE It's Too Late

An experimental blood test shows promise in detecting precancerous polyps and early stage colorectal cancer. FluxFactory · E+/Getty A new blood test shows promise in catching precancerous polyps and early stage colorectal cancer.  In trials, the DENEB blood test detected 92% of stage I–III colorectal cancers and 81% of high risk polyps. It is a noninvasive and experimental test. More research is needed before it can be recommended for routine screening. Colonoscopy and stool-based tests rema

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What Scientists Just Discovered About Keto That Has NOTHING to Do With Weight

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

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The Popular ED Drug That May Be STEALING Your Vision

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

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Why Early Menopause Could Mean Your Brain Is on a FASTER Clock

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

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The Arthritis Drug That's Accidentally REGROWING Hair

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

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The Dangerous Muscle Hack Young Men Are OBSESSED With Right Now

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

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Why Your Grocery Store Shelves Keep Getting EMPTIED by Recalls

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

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The Vaccine That Could Stop Melanoma From EVER Coming Back

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

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How to Get Your Pumpkin Spice Fix Without the GUILT This Fall

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

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The Perimenopause Signs Your Doctor Isn't TELLING You About

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

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The Frozen Fruit in Your Freezer Just Got a DEADLY Upgrade

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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The 'Healthy' Food Just Linked to Heart Attack and DEATH

Xylitol is a popular sugar substitute and a naturally occurring alcohol in the body and in some foods. And many people may think it’s healthy, because it has zero sugar, is low in calories, and it’s marketed as an alternative to more conventional artificial sweeteners that contain saccharin, aspartame, and sucralose, which may be linked to cancer (although the verdict remains inconclusive). Because it has an extra-sweet taste and negligible effects on blood sugar levels and insulin, xylitol is n

What Your Favorite Sweetener Might Be Doing to Your GRANDCHILDREN

Two widely used zero-calorie sweeteners, sucralose and stevia, may have effects that linger far longer than the sweet taste itself. In mice, researchers found that both sweeteners altered the gut microbiome, reduced beneficial compounds produced by gut bacteria, and changed the activity of genes involved in metabolism and inflammation. Some of those changes were also detected in later generations that had never consumed the sweeteners themselves.

One Shot Could Keep Joint Pain Away for WEEKS

Scientists have created an injectable gel that can remain inside arthritic joints for weeks, slowly releasing medication while also improving lubrication. The approach could make it easier to deliver disease-modifying drugs directly where they are needed while limiting exposure elsewhere in the body.

Why Doctors Are RENAMING a Condition That Took 5 Years to Diagnose

My road to a PCOS diagnosis was long and challenging, but here’s why the recent name change to PMOS gives me hope for the future. It took five years for me to be diagnosed with PMOS. Now I have hope for a future of earlier diagnosis and personalized treatment. Image Credit: Andrew French I was 18 the first time I heard the term “polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).” My aunt had recently been diagnosed and was told the condition could run in female members of her family.  After hearing the sym

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The 3-Step Method to Build STRESS Resilience Using Your Body's Rhythms

Do you feel like the same person in February as in June? For most people, the answer is a resounding no. During winter, your energy tends to dip, your immune system takes a hit and you may feel less social. Research finds that people are less inclined to stick to a workout routine in winter. In contrast, spring’s longer days can make you feel like you’re coming alive with energy, with summer reported as the most active and social of the seasons. And depending on what part of the world you live i

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ESPN Executive on Why You Should ALWAYS Shoot Your Shot

When I was in college at the University of South Carolina, I thought I wanted to work in media, but I didn’t really know what that meant or how someone like me was supposed to get there. I’m from a small town in South Carolina. I didn’t have family connections in corporate America or the entertainment industry. What I did have was curiosity, ambition, and a love of sports. Every morning before class, I watched SportsCenter. I loved the spirit of ESPN and the way sports could bring people togethe

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The Beloved Icon Who Just Left Behind a LEGACY That Changed Everything

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

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The Cult Classic Star Whose Voice You'll NEVER Forget Just Died

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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Why Paris Hilton Says ADHD Is Her Secret SUPERPOWER

Paris Hilton is sharing how she found an ADHD treatment that works for her and why embracing the condition has changed the way she sees herself. Photo Credit: Kevin Ostajewski Paris Hilton says receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult helped her better understand the challenges she faced throughout childhood. Hilton says ADHD treatment and organizational strategies help her manage her symptoms while balancing life as a mom and entrepreneur. She is speaking openly about her experience to chall

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Korea's Bold Bet on the Tiny Videos That Could DOMINATE Global Screens

Showbox, the Korean film and content studio, has launched a new microdrama label, Showbite, and will begin rolling out original short-form content in September, spanning genres from romance and comedy to revenge, action-thriller, period drama, fantasy, mystery and horror. The romance slate includes “Taste of You,” a BL enemies-to-lovers story set in the world of […]

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The Forgotten Dance Punk Album That Deserves a SECOND Life

I recently dug out my CDs and started reripping them all. I've found a few forgotten gems in there, but few hit harder for me than the beautifully concise Professor Murder Rides the Subway EP. There was a period of time in the mid-aughts in NYC where it seemed like every indie band wanted you to let loose, dance like no one was watching, and just have some damn fun. Few embodied that as much as New York dance punk band Professor Murder. LCD Soundsystem and The Rapture were the biggest names of t

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Why Randy Quaid Is FURIOUS About the 'Days of Thunder' Sequel Casting

“Days of Thunder” star Randy Quaid sounded off on Anne Hathaway after it was revealed that she has joined Tom Cruise in the racing drama’s upcoming sequel. “We need Nicole [Kidman] back,” Quaid wrote on X Saturday. “Don’t be a pussy, [Tom Cruise]. You need the original girl. It’s not personal; it’s filmmaking. Anne isn’t […]

How Dolly Parton Just Made a SURPRISE Return to the Top Five

Enhypen has scored its first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “The Sin : Bliss,” while Dolly Parton reentered the top 5 with “Ultimate Dolly Parton” following news of her death earlier this week. K-pop group Enhypen moved 98,000 equivalent album units in their first week with “The Sin : Bliss,” marking their seventh […]

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How Being Black Shapes the Hero EVERYONE Will Soon Know

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 1, Episode 3 of “Lanterns,” now streaming on HBO Max. From the series’ opening scene, “Lanterns” sets up John Stewart’s (Aaron Pierre) calling to one day step into his own as Green Lantern. But it’s not until Sunday’s episode that we learn just how long John has been […]

Pokémon's WILD New Movie Just Got a Release Date

It’s time to catch ’em all because Pokémon is heading back to the big screen. The popular trading card and video game franchise is returning with “Pokémon: Wild Card,” a new movie releasing worldwide in 2027. The film was announced during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, held in San Francisco. A […]

The Middle Eastern Epic That's Dominating China's Box Office AGAIN

Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” held onto the top spot at the mainland China box office for the third consecutive weekend, grossing RMB174.4 million ($25.6 million) over the Aug. 28–30 frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Directed by Wen Muye (“Dying to Survive”) and produced by Ning […]

Why Roger Waters Just Joined This CONTROVERSIAL Palestinian Documentary

Singer-songwriter and Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has signed on as executive producer on filmmaker Rishi Pelham’s debut feature documentary, “Freedom Theatre.” Described as “an immersive and sensory character study,” the film follows resistance fighter turned artist Ahmed Tobasi into the creative heart of the Jenin refugee camp in Palestine, where he fights to keep […]

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'The Odyssey' Just ECLIPSED Spider-Man at Korea Box Office

“The Odyssey” held onto the top spot at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Aug. 28–30. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the Christopher Nolan-directed tentpole generated $8.7 million from 1,058,642 admissions over the three-day frame across 2,071 screens, capturing 64.7% of total weekend […]

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Why This Animation Legend Is Returning to Korea After 17 YEARS Away

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled a 13-film Japanese Animation Special program, marking the first Korea visit in 17 years for animation master Rintaro alongside four next-generation directors. Billed as a Special Program in Focus, the lineup puts a spotlight on Japan’s animation history across a full century, mixing formative classics with […]

The Hollywood Star About to Receive Cinema's HIGHEST Honor

British star Naomi Watts will receive the San Sebastián Film Festival’s prestigious Donostia Award during its 74th edition in September.  She joins legendary German director Werner Herzog whose Donostia Award was announced early August. Watts will pick up her Award on Saturday, Sept. 19 and screen “The Housewife, directorial debut of Canadian Ben Shirinian.”  “Watts […]

From Ancient Rome to Gaza: The TV Shows EVERYONE Will Be Talking About

The 32nd edition of the Unifrance Rendez-Vous TV content market in Le Havre kicks off Sept. 7 with a broad selection of more than 350 programs boasting strong international potential presented by France’s leading distributors. The Rendez-Vous hosts some 50 exclusive screenings of hit scripted series, animated shows and acclaimed documentaries, including a special showcase […]

The Venice AI Doc That Puts HUMANS First

New York-based Italian director Francesco Carrozzini is heading to the Venice Film Festival with “Be Brave” an 85-minute portrait of Renzo Rosso, founder of the Diesel fashion brand. The groundbreaking doc uses AI in a way that “can still live within a space of emotion and storytelling,” he says. “Be Brave” portrays Rosso as a […]

Howard Stern Is About to Invade Your STREAMING Queue

Howard Stern is coming to HBO Max. HBO Max inked a deal with Stern’s production company and SiriusXM to release weekly filmed episodes of “The Howard Stern Show,” an adapted version of his radio show that has scaled back to one show per week. The series will debut on HBO Max worldwide on Thursday, Sept. […]

The Guggenheim's New Director on Why Culture Matters More Than EVER Right Now

Melissa Chiu, longtime director of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, announced in April that she would be leaving for a new role as director of New York’s Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. As Chiu concludes her successful tenure at the Hirshhorn, one of 19 Smithsonian museums, the Trump administration has continued to target the Smithsonian Institution in an effort to “remove improper ideology” from all aspects of the organization, accusing it of political bias. The federal g

Digital Brand Architects Signs Rising Lifestyle Creators

Digital Brand Architects has signed prominent lifestyle creators Shannon Hart and Mya’Danielle Smith as part of its ongoing effort to partner with female entrepreneurs who have influential voices and a desire to build businesses. Hart is a registered nurse and lifestyle creator who is married to New York Knicks star Josh Hart and the mother […]

Zurich Film Festival Unveils Gala Premieres Lineup

The Zurich Film Festival has added 12 films to its Gala Premieres section, including Florian Zeller’s “Bunker,” starring Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, Danny Boyle’s “Ink,” starring Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce and Claire Foy, and the European premiere of Lauren Miller Rogen’s “Babies,” starring Anna Kendrick and Seth Rogen. Also screening is Noah Segan’s “The […]

The Star-Studded Lineup Coming to New York's BIGGEST Festival

The New Yorker Festival, the magazine’s annual “celebration of culture and ideas,” is happening this year Oct. 23-25 in New York City — and it has tipped the celeb-stocked lineup of speakers for the 2026 edition. The event’s confirmed speakers include: Conan O’Brien, Parker Posey, Aaron Sorkin, Gloria Steinem, Dr. Becky, Colson Whitehead, Pixies, Ethan […]

Zack Snyder's New Film Just Got the World Premiere SLOT

Zack Snyder’s “The Last Photograph” will have its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. The screening is set for Sunday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. local time at the John Bassett Theatre, TIFF’s new screening venue located at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. “The Last Photo” follows an ex-DEA agent on a […]

The Cubs Rom-Com That Proves Baseball Can Be ROMANTIC

From stealing bases to stealing hearts, the Chicago Cubs are getting into the content game. The baseball team just announced the upcoming release of “Nine Innings to Love,” a scripted rom-com series that is set to launch on the team’s TikTok account on Sept. 4. The series is inspired by the real-life phenomenon of fans […]

The New MS NOW Show That's About to Change WEEKEND News

Antonia Hylton will take over MS NOW’s news-focused weekend afternoons when she launches “The Assignment” on September 12. The program will air from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Hylton takes on a task that has for many years been anchored by Alex Witt. Witt’s last formal weekend telecast is slated to […]

Tate McRae and Olivia Rodrigo's STAR-STUDDED August Moments

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

The Rock Legend Who Just Made a MAJOR Label Move — And Why It Matters

Japanese superstar singer-songwriter Yoshiki has signed a global distribution and publishing administration agreement with BMG through his record label, Melodee. BMG will provide global distribution for Yoshiki’s new releases, beginning with “Forever Love (Live),” his new collaboration with internationally celebrated vocalist Josh Groban. The agreement also encompasses his solo album “Eternal Melody” and X Japan […]

Why This Military Slasher Is Fun But Can't Find Its FOCUS

A 12-hour clock counts down to an inevitable massacre in “Onslaught,” the kind of elevated, razor-wire genre romp that director Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett used to make before studio outings like “Godzilla vs. Kong.” It isn’t the most polished of the duo’s output, and often feels in need of just another draft to […]

The Final Shot That Changes EVERYTHING for Season 2

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Hart Island,” the Season 1 finale of “Furious,” now streaming on Hulu. So what’s the deal with Alice’s little smile at the end of “Furious”? Emmy Rossum’s pleased expression, as happy as we’ve seen Alice throughout “Furious,” is the final image that she and series creator Elizabeth Meriwether […]

Netflix Just Bet Big on a Show Most People Haven't HEARD Of

“Tires” keeps on rolling. The Shane Gillis sitcom has been renewed for Season 4 at Netflix, a few weeks after the third season premiered on the streamer. Hailing from co-creators Gillis, John McKeever and Steve Gerben, “Tires” follows the dysfunctional staff of auto repair chain Valley Forge. The workplace comedy started as a scrappy passion […]

The 'Penguin' Creator's Next Move Could Change HBO FOREVER

HBO is developing the dark mystery series “Imposter,” Variety has learned. The project hails from writer and executive producer Kalos Chu, with Lauren LeFranc and Rachel Jacobs executive producing via Acid and Tender, which is currently under an overall deal at HBO. “Imposter” marks the first original project developed under that deal. According to sources, […]

The Book Characters You Can Now WEAR to Your Next Party

Briar University is getting dressed for Halloween. Spirit Halloween is bringing Prime Video’s breakout romance series “Off Campus” into costume aisles this fall, launching an officially licensed collection inspired by some of the show’s most recognizable looks. The lineup lets fans dress like they’ve stepped onto the fictional college campus, with Briar U hockey jerseys […]

Why Venice Is About to Honor the Director Who Changed CINEMA

Variety will honor Oscar-winning British filmmaker Danny Boyle with its Creative Impact in Directing Award at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday. Boyle, whose wide-ranging credits span “Trainspotting,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” “Steve Jobs” and the “28 Days Later” franchise, will receive the award during Variety’s Venice pre-opening night party at the Hotel Excelsior on the Lido. […]

The Hollywood Insider Too SCARED to Use Their Real Name

A satirical Hollywood horror-romance novel is set to release next year from Hanover Square Press and debut author Clare Ogawa. The book, titled “This Town Will Eat you Alive,” follows an assistant who learns the movie exec she works for is turning into a tentacled monster that eats women alive. While obviously fictitious, the work […]

'Walking Dead' Star Joins Apple's Most MYSTERIOUS New Thriller

Norman Reedus is set to star alongside James Marsden in the upcoming Apple TV series “Disavowed,” Variety has learned. The show was originally announced back in May with Marsden in the lead role. Exact details on Reedus’ role are being kept under wraps. The show is based on an original idea by Art Marcum & […]

The 'Off Campus' Star Landing His Next BIG Role

After rocketing to fame with his breakout role in “Off Campus,” Stephen Kalyn has joined the cast of Lionsgate’s “The Housemaid’s Secret.” Kalyn joins the previously announced ensemble of Sydney Sweeney, Kristen Dunst, Michele Morrone and Paul Anthony Kelly for the film, which is the follow-up to 2025’s box office hit “The Housemaid.” Based on […]

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Why This Editor Just Called Out His Own Company's Netflix DEAL

Some dissent in Bill Simmons’ The Ringer publishing and podcast network is airing out publicly. Sean Fennessey, the head of content for the Ringer and host of the platform’s popular “The Big Picture” podcast, appeared on the podcast “Talk Easy With Sam Fragoso” on Aug. 30 and touched on several topics — including that Ringer […]

The Casting News That Just Changed EVERYTHING for This Hit Show

“Big Mistakes” Season 2 is now in production, with the Netflix comedy series adding two actors in recurring roles. Both Lorenzo de Moor and Poorna Jagannathan will recur in the show’s second season, joining returning stars Dan Levy, Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf, Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum and Abby Quinn. As previously announced, Elizabeth Perkins has […]

The 'Train to Busan' Director's Next Film Just Got SNATCHED Up

“Paradise Lost,” the latest mystery-thriller from “Train to Busan” and “Hellbound” filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho, has been bought by Well Go USA Entertainment ahead of its world premiere at Toronto. “Paradise Lost” will bow Sept. 13 at Toronto’s Royal Alexandra Theatre as part of TIFF’s Special Presentations lineup, marking Yeon’s fourth appearance at the festival. Starring […]

The Mel Gibson Moment That Has EVERYONE Demanding an Apology

Mel Gibson has issued an apology amid backlash over his recent appearance at FanExpo Canada, where the Oscar winner mocked an ASL interpreter while walking on stage to attend his retrospective Q&A. Video of the incident was widely circulated on social media platforms like X, with Gibson condemned for his insensitive actions. “Sometimes when you […]

The 'Satan's Slaves' Prequel That's Going GLOBAL

Joko Anwar’s “Satan’s Slaves: Origin” (original title: “Pengabdi Setan 3: Origin”), the next chapter in the filmmaker’s blockbuster horror franchise, has been boarded for worldwide sales by Barunson E&A, the Korean studio behind Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning “Parasite.” The company will launch the project to international buyers at the Toronto Film Festival’s inaugural market this […]

HBO Max's October Launch on Prime Video Changes EVERYTHING for Streaming

HBO Max will launch on Prime Video and Hulu Japan in October, giving subscribers access to the streamer’s slate of HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, DC Studios and Max originals programming, including a new HBO original “Harry Potter” series debuting at Christmas. The rollout stems from a global partnership between Warner Bros. Discovery […]

The E! Entertainment Pioneer Who Changed CABLE Forever Dies at 71

Sheri Herman, a cable and digital media pioneer who helped launch E! Entertainment TV, died of heart failure Aug. 6 in Florida. She was 71. Born in Philadelphia, Herman graduated Temple University and started out at the Madison Avenue ad agency AC&R. After working as a commercials producer, she joined The Entertainment Channel and then […]

What Happens When Ugg Gets a BIKER Makeover

Willy Chavarria is toughening up Ugg. The New York-based designer has teamed with the Southern California footwear brand for a new unisex collection that trades Ugg’s suede-and-shearling for black leather, chrome hardware and biker-inspired silhouettes. The collaboration officially launches Sept. 10 and arrives alongside “Ugg and Kisses,” a campaign starring Becky G, Danny Trejo, Eva […]

AMC Just Became a Movie Studio — Here's Why That MATTERS

AMC Theatres is entering the indie film fray. The world’s largest movie theater chain announced Monday it will launch Leawood Films, a distribution venture advised by a trio of veteran Hollywood executives — including former Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group chairman Toby Emmerich, Apple and Disney marketing whiz Ricky Strauss and former Paramount distro head […]

The Comedy Writer Whose Words Made GENERATIONS Laugh Dies at 80

Marty Nadler, a producer, sitcom writer and stand-up comedian, who worked on “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley” and “The Odd Couple,” died in Margate, Florida, on Aug. 26. He was 80. His son, Charlie Nadler, said he died due to complications from myasthenia gravis. Born in the Bronx in 1945, Nadler eventually switched coasts to […]

What Michael Strahan Remembers About America's DARKEST Day

Michael Strahan was a little more than halfway through his NFL career when 9/11 happened. The defensive end spent all 15 seasons of his pro football career with the New York Giants. One ominous moment from that catastrophic period that Strahan will never forget took place on the Giants’ practice field outside MetLife Stadium in […]

Why Disney Just KILLED the 'Gargoyles' Revival Fans Wanted

The live-action “Gargoyles” reboot has turned to stone. The project, which was in early development at Disney+, is no longer moving forward, a source confirms to Variety. The streamer was working with writer Gary Dauberman and James Wan’s Atomic Monster to develop a live-action version of the beloved Disney animated series, which aired from 1994 to 1997. Rumors […]

From Death Threats to STARDOM: The Dark Side of Love Island

When Liv Walker first heard from the “Love Island USA” casting team, she thought it might be a scam. After all, she had never even seen the show. Originally scouted for Season 5 of the reality dating show, Walker turned down the initial offer. But when the casting team reached out again for the sixth […]

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The Shooting That Left 10 CASUALTIES in New Jersey

2 dead, 8 wounded in Trenton, New Jersey, shooting, prosecutor says  CBS News At least 3 dead, 18 wounded in separate blue state mass shootings less than 15 minutes apart  Fox News 2 dead, 8 injured after mass shooting in Trenton, New Jersey  6abc Philadelphia Ten people shot, two dead after shooting in Trenton Sunday [UPDATED]  Trentonian 11 shot, 2 killed as gunfire erupts overnight at New Jersey cookout  NBC News

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What VANISHED 15 People at One of America's Most Visited Places

15 People May Be Missing at Grand Canyon After Flash Flood  The New York Times Grand Canyon flash floods leave around 15 missing as dozens are evacuated, park officials say  CBS News 20 Missing In US Grand Canyon Flash Floods, Video Shows Massive Destruction  NDTV More than 20 may be missing after ‘significant flash flood' at Grand Canyon  Currently.com 15 people may be missing and dozens evacuated as flash flood tears through the Grand Canyon  CNN

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What VANISHED 15 People at the Grand Canyon During a FLASH Flood

One person dead, about 15 more may be missing after Grand Canyon flash flooding  The Washington Post Grand Canyon flash flooding sparks search for missing hikers  BBC More than 20 may be missing after ‘significant flash flood' at Grand Canyon  Currently.com Body found near Colorado River after devastating Grand Canyon flooding  AZ Family One Dead, 15 People Unaccounted For After Flash Flooding at the Grand Canyon  Time Magazine

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The Craftsmanship REVIVAL We've Been Waiting For

In 2019, I published a book whose English title would be something like From Graft to Craft. I argued that craftsmanship isn’t a sector but a model of work that could in principle apply to any job. The distinction I built the book around was between graft (fragmented, deskilled, industrialized toil) and craft (a finished piece of work you can put your name to). To work as a craftsperson means autonomy, responsibility, creativity, and mastery of a result you can be proud of. A developer, a nurse

The Architect's UNFINISHED Masterpiece His Son Had to Complete

The final project of César Pelli—the architect behind major buildings such as San Francisco’s Salesforce Tower, Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Towers, and Los Angeles’s Pacific Design Center—has been completed. But unlike these large-scale skyscrapers and monumental buildings that catapulted him to fame, it’s a modestly sized space that melts into the landscape. For Pelli, who died in 2019 at the age of 92, it’s a poignant final work for both its location and for its subject matter. Located in northwes

How One Library DITCHED Dewey Decimal and Sparked a Reading Revolution

American libraries have evolved in recent decades as their role as centers for learning and community expand. Many have added maker spaces, turned into climate resilience hubs, and even become partners in projects to add more affordable housing. But despite all that change, a vast majority of them still organize books with the Dewey Decimal System, a categorizing system developed in 1873, which critics say still has the outdated 19th century social opinions to match.  [Photo: Kevin Scott/courtes

The Interactive Map That Tells You EXACTLY When Fall Arrives Near You

Tomorrow, the arrival of September kicks off the meteorological fall in the Northern Hemisphere, and on September 23, astronomical fall arrives. That means that over the next several weeks—and well into October and November—most of the United States will begin to see an explosion of colors as leaves make their annual change from green to golden orange and red. But precisely when the leaves will change in your area depends on where in the country you are located. Thankfully, there’s a captivati

The STORM Forming in the Gulf — And Why Texas Should Be Watching NOW

Tropical Storm Edouard could form in Gulf, soak east Texas  The Weather Channel Spot in Gulf has a 70% chance of development, could become Edouard | Potential Houston impacts  KHOU Tropical disturbance could bring heavy rain, flash flooding to Houston this week  Houston Public Media Invest 97L odds rise for tropical development as Texas and Louisiana brace for thunderstorms, heavy rain  FOX Weather Houston weather: Dry Monday, watching Invest97L in the Gulf  FOX 26 Houston

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The Flash Flood Discovery That HORRIFIED Grand Canyon Rescuers

Two bodies recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood  The Washington Post Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Efforts Continue  The New York Times All Grand Canyon Hotels Close Indefinitely as 2 Bodies Are Recovered amid Major Flash Flooding  People.com More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing  AP News Texas father vanishes after deadly flash flood hits Grand Canyon  Yahoo

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The Storm That Just Shut Down HOUSTON Schools

Houston-area school closings: Districts announce closures, delays due to Tropical Depression 5  khou.com Tropical storm warning posted for parts of Gulf of Mexico coast  AL.com Update on Potential Tropical Cyclone 5  FOX 26 Houston Tropical storm warning issued for parts of Louisiana, Texas coasts  CBS News Houston-area districts cancel Tuesday classes ahead of tropical weather  Houston Chronicle

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The Grand Canyon Flood That Turned DEADLY

Family identifies Texas man among those killed in Grand Canyon flood as rescuers search for missing  AP News Texas chiropractor dead after devastating Grand Canyon flooding, family says  AZ Family How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster  The Guardian Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Efforts Continue  The New York Times Grand Canyon Flash Flood Leaves One Dead, 15 Others Missing  Bloomberg.com

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