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Why Trump Just Ordered STRIKES on Iran That Could Ignite the Middle East

Iranian officials said the attacks had caused significant damage in two port cities near the Strait of Hormuz and killed four people at a wedding. Iran said it had retaliated by firing at U.S. bases in the region.

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Why Google Is DESPERATE for Hollywood While Studios Shrug

Google has reportedly been reaching out to a number of Hollywood's biggest studios, hoping to strike licensing agreements that would allow it to train its AI models on copyrighted material in exchange for massive piles of cash. In theory, these deals would be a win-win: a huge financial boon to the studios that would also give Google a significant advantage in its race to outpace other AI companies. But while there's little downside for Google, these deals pose a distinct set of risks to each

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

Why Shopify Just Gave Engineers Total FREEDOM on AI Projects

For decades, e-commerce rewarded the biggest brands that could buy their way to the top of search results. AI is changing that. Shopify COO Jess Hertz shares what Shopify’s data reveals about the agentic shopping revolution in real time, and how the company is building the infrastructure layer that makes products discoverable and purchasable by AI. Plus, why Shopify’s engineers can spend freely on AI tokens while the rest of the business world agonizes over ROI, and what it looks like when a com

Fast Company·Tech·10d ago
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The Roomba That Literally SEALS Itself to Your Floor

The Roomba Max 875 Combo is iRobot’s latest flagship robot vacuum mop. | Image: iRobot iRobot has announced a new flagship robot vacuum, which it will showcase at IFA in Berlin this week, the company's first big tech trade show in years. The Roomba maker will be exhibiting under its new owner, Picea Robotics, the contract manufacturer that purchased the once-troubled American robotics company out of bankruptcy in January. The $1,199 Roomba Max 875 Combo is the company's newest top-of-the-line

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

Dell Just Copied Apple's MOST Controversial Design Decision

That’s a bold color, especially for a Dell. | Image: Dell Dell's new Dell 14S laptop sounds a lot like a MacBook Neo: it comes in four colors, is aimed at students, and it starts with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Announced at IFA 2026, the 14S is meant to sit below the recently launched XPS 13 and offer another affordable laptop option as most other models continue to climb in price. The 14S will come in linen (beige), dusty rose (pink), washed denim (blue), and velvet green (yep, that's g

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

The Dating App That Wants to Run BACKGROUND Checks on Your Matches

With the rise of dating apps, cyberstalking one’s matches before meeting them IRL, or soon after, has become a routine part of modern dating. Now, a new website is offering to save curious daters some time and effort by doing the internet deep-diving for them. Stud or Dud, a new site from PeopleFinders that launched in beta on August 26, allows users to dig up info about potential partners. Drawing on public information, the site compiles data including court records, assets, marriages, and more

Fast Company·Tech·10d ago

Microsoft Just Enabled a Feature That Could RUIN Your Gaming

Microsoft is getting ready to roll out its memory integrity security feature of Windows 11 to more devices next month. The kernel-level protection feature is designed to stop malicious code or drivers running on a Windows 11 machine, but Microsoft previously warned it can also impact PC gaming performance. "Windows quality updates will begin enabling memory integrity protection on eligible devices," says Peter Waxman, group program manager at Microsoft. "If not already enabled, these updates wil

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

Why AI Detectors Can't Actually DETECT AI

About a year and a half ago, I began deliberately deleting em dashes from my writing. It was for exactly the reason you’re thinking—because AI chatbots tend to overuse them; their presence was becoming a tell. Even if the words were 100% human-generated, I thought anyone reading might raise an eyebrow if they saw them and wonder, Is this AI? You can’t blame the world for its suspicion. Synthetically generated articles, social posts, and emails are everywhere. An analysis by Graphite found that A

Fast Company·Tech·10d ago

The Laptop That Makes Apple's MacBook Air Look HEAVY

Acer calls the Swift Blade 14’s colors marshmallow blue and marshamallow white. Now I want sweets. | Image: Acer Acer is announcing a new laptop poised to rival the MacBook Air's thinness and lightness - and in the process, it cops another laptop's name. The Acer Swift Blade 14 (not to be confused with the Razer Blade 14) is a productivity machine weighing just 1.76 pounds / 799g and measuring as little as 0.51 inches / 12.95mm thin. That's around 1.7mm thicker than Apple's svelte 13-inch MacB

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

The Gaming Device That DEFIES Every Design RULE

Acer has invented… the laptop. For the last few years, PC gamers on the go have had a choice: Buy a gaming laptop, or pick up one of the many Steam Deck-inspired handhelds that are a fraction of the size but a lot less versatile. Acer's latest concept device, Project DualPlay Mini, is an attempt to upend that dichotomy by sticking a keyboard in a handheld. The DualPlay Mini is first and foremost a Windows gaming handheld, cut from the same cloth as Acer's existing Predator Atlas 8 (which is be

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

The Human Designer Fighting Back Against AI's POSTER Apocalypse

Bad AI-designed posters have become so prolific that actual, human graphic designers are redesigning them on their own just to show the value of a living, breathing designer’s touch. AI-designed posters have a particular look. In addition to their unnatural sheen and patterns, the yellowish hue of their imagery, and the inconsistent details, they’re also information dense, populated with lots of copy and icons. Instead of a layout that’s optimized for the human eye, it’s a layout optimized to in

Fast Company·Tech·10d ago

Why the Robot Butler Dream Will Never Have LEGS

LG’s CLOiD is a robot housekeeper on wheels, not legs. The company says it’s developing a robot foundation model by training hundreds of CLOiDs in home environments. | Image: LG The idea of humanoid robots running our homes has been the stuff of science fiction for years. But unlike hoverboards and self-tying sneakers, a robot housekeeper has never felt close to rolling into our homes. Until now. This has been the year of the humanoid robot. At CES, there were dozens of human-shaped bots on t

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

The App That Turns Your Photos Into an AESTHETIC File System

A new app will let you build your own museum-worthy archive out of everyday objects and bring it with you everywhere you go. Archiv is the brainchild of graphic designer David McGillivray. The app, which is currently in beta (potential testers can join the waitlist here), functions as a “collection system for organizing and identifying the physical world,” according to McGillivray. Users can take photos of anything they encounter—from statues to fire hydrants and furniture—and Archiv will conve

Fast Company·Tech·10d ago

The USB-C Device That Brings DEAD Nintendo Cartridges Back to Life

Last week, I powered on a 26-year-old copy of Pokémon Pinball, one of the best Game Boy games ever made. My save file was no more. The Charmander I'd caught for my daughter, the high scores we'd set together… gone. Before flash memory, Nintendo cartridges used tiny watch batteries to save their games, and those batteries were never meant to last this long. But it's not a huge deal, because I saved my family's save file months ago. I backed it up with an Epilogue Operator, a device that connects

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

How Kansas Made Filing for Unemployment PAINLESS With AI

Until a couple of years ago, the software running the state unemployment insurance platform in Kansas hadn’t been updated since the 1970s. Customer service agents had to keep five screens open at once while trying to help people filing for unemployment compensation; one of the tools was so old that it wasn’t even possible to use a mouse, and agents had to type commands into a command line. At night, the whole system had to shut down for batch processing, so if someone who’d lost their job tried

Fast Company·Tech·10d ago

How AWS Became an AI Agent POWERHOUSE

Ruba Borno leads AWS’s Global Specialists and Partners organization, working with companies that use Amazon Web Services to turn AI advances into business impact. To help make the case, she’s also turned her own AWS Marketplace engineering organization into a unit where humans define the requirements and artificial intelligence generates the code, backed by autonomous agents that triage incidents and deliver fixes without waiting for a prompt. As a result, the group increased its shipping throug

Fast Company·Tech·10d ago

Why Musk's Robotaxi Gamble Could REDEFINE How Cities Move—or Fail Spectacularly

Believe it or not, the Tesla Cybercab is coming. Nearly two years after Elon Musk first unveiled the gold-tinted, gull-wing door sporting, steering wheel-free two-seaters as the future of Tesla's autonomy efforts, the company is finally putting them into operation as part of its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. Public rides are here, and as Musk fans will assert, the era of Tesla's robotaxi dominance will begin. Or will it? Musk has bet his company - and his trillion-dollar pay package - on

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

The NYT Puzzle You Can Only Play If You PAY

The New York Times has prepared some exclusive goodies for its subscribers: a weekly drop of bonus puzzles based on the publication's popular games. Five to six new puzzles will be released every Wednesday, each featuring "a twist" on games like Wordle, Strands, Connections, and Crossword that are designed to keep puzzleheads playing with fresh yet familiar experiences. The availability of bonus puzzles may vary each week, but here are some examples you can expect: Wordle in 1: A version of Word

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

Why 30 Families Are Now Suing the Company Behind ChatGPT—And It's DEVASTATING

The company says it prioritizes safety, but suits allege its ChatGPT bot induced shooter to carry out attack in Canada OpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits filed on behalf of victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. The suits, filed on Wednesday, allege the company’s ChatGPT chatbot induced the shooter to carry out the attack in rural Canada in February, in which eight people were killed and dozens more wounded – most of them children. Continue reading...

The Guardian·Tech·10d ago

What Google Is Building in an Abandoned Coal Mine That Could Change ENERGY Forever

For decades, a sprawling site in West Virginia was mined for coal, and part of the operation is still active. But on a 500-acre section abandoned 20 years ago, something new is taking shape: a clean-energy project pairing solar power with cutting-edge battery technology that could help renewables deliver electricity around the clock. The $350 million project, called Mammoth Solar, will sell energy to Google, which has a goal to get to 24/7 carbon-free energy on every grid where it operates. It’s

Fast Company·Tech·10d ago

NYC Just BANNED This Technology Until Kids Turn 14

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new policy today that will ban younger schoolchildren from using AI in classrooms. The one-year moratorium, effective in the 2026-2027 school year, will impact about 600,000 public school students in 2-K through eighth grade and is being introduced alongside additional limits on digital devices and a small pilot program for AI education tools. The new rules being introduced by NYC's Department of Education will bar teachers from using AI tools t

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

The Thermostat Designed to DESTROY Google's Nest

The Tado Smart Thermostat X is the second-generation Matter-over-Thread thermostat from the European company. | Image: Tado When Google ignominiously exited the European thermostat market last year, it pointed its customers to Tado. This week, the German-based smart home company is launching its Smart Thermostat X (2nd gen), and aiming to attract European Nest users who haven't already jumped ship. Google shutting down the servers for its 1st- and 2nd-gen thermostats drove "significant sales"

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

Facilitating AI Integration With Simplicity at Scale

As companies scale, the technology supporting operations can become a liability just as quickly as it becomes an asset. Disconnected systems, site-specific tools, spreadsheets, and manual workarounds can create data silos that make it harder to spot problems early, coordinate responses, and make decisions with confidence. For Jabil, a global manufacturing company with more than…

The AI Company Now Facing Blame for a MASS SHOOTING

OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman are facing 30 new lawsuits that accuse them of providing "substantial assistance and encouragement" to the suspect in Canada's Tumbler Ridge school shooting, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. The new wave of lawsuits was filed in a California federal court on Wednesday by the students, teachers, and the principal in the school at the time of the shooting. Similar to the lawsuits filed by Tumbler Ridge victims' families in April, these lawsuits claim OpenAI failed t

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

Google's Wild Plan to Send MrBeast Into the WILDERNESS

MrBeast will feature Gemini, Google Health, and the Fitbit Air in upcoming videos as part of a multi-year partnership with Google. The deal will kick off with a video featuring Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson turning to Gemini for wilderness survival advice: First up on September 5 is a new MrBeast video following Jimmy and his crew as they attempt to survive some of the most extreme and treacherous climates on Earth. Teams will race to navigate three of the planet's most unforgiving landscapes - the

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

Why AI Researchers Are TERRIFIED of What OpenAI's About to Release

OpenAI is on the cusp of releasing its most powerful AI model yet, Astra, following weeks of delays to shore up safety protocols after its agents attacked real targets during testing. As details about the model trickle out, researchers are warning it "may be the single worst development for AI security/safety to date." Shortly after OpenAI said on Tuesday that it had delayed Astra's release to work on safety issues, The Information reported that Astra shows far less of its "thinking" than other

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

The Shocking Side Trump Just Took in OpenAI's EXISTENTIAL Legal Battle

The Trump administration has intervened in The New York Times' copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, making an argument in favor of the AI lab. The landmark lawsuit, filed in December 2023, alleging that OpenAI unlawfully trained its AI systems on articles from The New York Times and seeks to recoup "billions of dollars" in damages from both Microsoft and OpenAI. This week, the Trump administration filed a statement of interest in the case, supporting OpenAI's argument that it's fair use to train a

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

The Gadgets From IFA That Will Make You RETHINK Everything

The doors to Europe's largest consumer tech show haven't opened to the public yet, but there's already plenty of news coming out of IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany. If you're already struggling to keep up with what has been announced, here are some of the best new gadgets and upgrades from the show - including more competition for Apple's MacBook Neo, an excellent portable controller for gaming-on-the-go, and a concept handheld designed to balance work and play. To catch up on everything announced a

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

Why Range Rover's New EV Looks NOTHING Like a Tesla

I think automakers are finally getting the memo. Rather than try to reinvent the wheel with its new electric vehicle, Range Rover just made one that looks nearly identical to its lineup of gas-powered SUVs. They didn't try to pass off some sleek, spaceship-looking pod as a Range Rover. Sometimes familiar designs are the way to go. Of course, under the surface the Range Rover Electric is nothing like its internal combustion engine sporting brethren. Twin permanent magnet 260kW electric motors ar

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

Why AI Detection Is Harder Than REAL or Fake

The internet has a trust problem, and it’s not just because social media feeds are filling up with AI slop. AI-generated text and images are now making their way into job applications, product reviews, and even insurance claims, leaving platforms and users alike scrambling to figure out what’s real.  A handful of startups have cropped up in the past couple of […]

TechCrunch·Tech·10d ago

Amazon's AI Can Now Tell When Scammers Are IMPERSONATING the Company

Amazon is trying to combat impersonation scams with a new feature that allows you to use its AI assistant to determine whether an email, text message, or phone call actually came from the company. With the update, you can ask Alexa for Shopping about a message you received, and it will use AI to compare it "against a record of every message Amazon has sent," while also analyzing its contents, formatting, and the sender. As noted by Amazon, the assistant will only confirm that a message is real i

The Verge·Tech·9d ago

How 1Password's Linux Donation Just Sparked a RIGHT-WING Firestorm

David Faugno, CEO at 1Password, at the Web Summit conference in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 11th, 2025. | Photo: Zed Jameson / Bloomberg via Getty Image 1Password faced immediate backlash from customers this week over a $300,000 pledge in support of a Linux distro created by David Heinemeier Hansson, who has regularly published overtly racist blog posts that include comments calling for deportation of ethnic minorities in Europe. The popular password manager is now a "distinguished corporate

The Verge·Tech·9d ago

Apple Just ERASED a Great Lake From American Maps—Here's Why

Tech company submits to controversial Trump order to rename body of water amid US trade spat with Canada Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for US users of its Maps app, after an executive order from Donald Trump to change the name of the Great Lake amid his trade spat with Canada. The Apple Maps app now displays the controversial new name for the lake, which sits between the border of New York state and the Canadian province of Ontario, for users in the US. Apple users outside the

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Google's New AI Model 'Works Harder' — But There's a CATCH

Google launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, arriving just a few weeks after its predecessor. The company claims the new model "works harder" than Gemini 3.7 Flash by performing more reasoning steps on complex tasks and "calling tools iteratively." It has the same introductory pricing as 3.7 Flash, $0.75 per million input tokens and $3.75 per million output tokens, but could still end up costing users more. Google warns that "the model might use more tokens to maximize performance, especially at higher eff

The Verge·Tech·9d ago

The AI 'Friends' Ripoff That People CAN'T Stop Watching

For most of the world, a purple New York City apartment with eclectic decor and a sassy blue-eyed brunette might sound like a scene straight out of the ’90s sitcom Friends. But in a strange corner of the internet, the familiar set hosts a different set of characters: a grey Persian cat wearing micro bangs, and its Monica Geller-looking owner. Despite looking eerily nostalgic by emulating the warm and muted color grading of the 1990s, the clips are all recent. In fact, they are made using AI. Th

Why Jason Isbell's AI Lawsuit Could Change EVERYTHING About Music

Musician Jason Isbell is leading a group of artists suing AI music generator Suno, alleging the company has misappropriated and exploited their identities. The group, which also includes Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven frontman David Lowery, Texas blues singer-songwriter Guy Forsyth, and saxophonist Eduardo Calle, has filed suit in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts. The artists say Suno lets users generate music that sounds like an artist’s work, effectively stealing individual styles. It’s

How Uber Just CRUSHED Waymo in the Robotaxi Race

Uber beat out Waymo in launching a commercial robotaxi service in London, the city's first. The vehicles use autonomous driving tech developed by Wayve, a UK-based startup, and will initially feature safety drivers behind the wheel. The launch is a milestone for Uber, which has been plotting a UK launch with Wayve for several years. In beating Waymo to the punch, it allows Uber to set the standard for the robotaxi experience for thousands of Londoners. It's also an early test of whether there's

The Verge·Tech·9d ago
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Why NYC Just BANNED Generative AI Until High School

New York City to ban generative AI until high school  The Washington Post New York City Bans A.I. in Elementary and Middle Schools  The New York Times New York City to ban AI use for students through 8th grade  WRGB NYC school system to ban AI for elementary, middle school students  Politico Mamdani bans generative AI for students until 9th grade in nation's largest school district  Fox Business

Google News·Tech·9d ago
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The DreamWorks Union Deal That Just Changed Animation FOREVER

Remote workers at DreamWorks Animation have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The agreement was ratified on Aug. 21, with 97 percent of participants voting in favor of the contract. Of the 108 eligible voters, 90 cast ballots, representing 83.3% of voter turnout. Until recently, remote animation artists and technicians working on the same projects […]

Variety·Business·10d ago
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India's Streaming GIANT Just Invaded Three Countries Without Its Secret WEAPON

India’s leading streamer JioHotstar has launched internationally in the U.K., Canada and Singapore, bringing its catalog of more than 160,000 hours of entertainment across more than 12 Asian languages alongside interactive features, personalized recommendations and new subscription options. The expansion moves beyond a straightforward catalog rollout, introducing audiences in the three markets to a redesigned […]

Variety·Business·10d ago

Why Bessent's Bond Victory Just VANISHED in 30-Year Yields

Bessent’s Bond Gains Wiped Out as 30-Year Yields Jump Once Again  Bloomberg.com Bond selloff deepens as inflation, oil prices jolt markets  Yahoo Finance Middle East Conflict Sends Oil Up, Bonds Down  WSJ Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care  AP News This could be the 10-year Treasury’s tipping point into the danger zone  MarketWatch

The Leadership Strengths That Are Secretly DESTROYING Your Career

During the past 25 years, I’ve helped leaders build their executive presence. I’ve seen how a strength that helped someone succeed can begin working against them when they rely on it too much. Executive presence is a set of behaviors, and even positive behaviors can lose their value when used too much or at the wrong time. For example, a behavior you see as collaborative may come across as indecisive when taken too far. Humility can make your contributions less visible. Thoroughness can make you

Why Managing Your TIME Is the WRONG Strategy for Success

It’s a familiar scene: After a day of work meetings, calls to extinguish spontaneous fires, and inbox navigation, it’s finally time to sit down and think creatively for a big project. Unfortunately, your brain is still swirling from other tasks, and out of the corner of your eye, you can see another alert from your Teams app. All the while, you know in order to do successful creative work, you need breathing room and mental clarity to reach that great idea. In the complex and interconnected envi

The PANIC Gripping US Treasury Markets Right Now

No shortage of culprits in panic over long US Treasury yields  Reuters Bond Sell-Off Threatens to Squeeze Borrowers Around the World  The New York Times Global Bonds Are Slumping But It’s Nothing Like the 2022 Wipeout  Bloomberg.com Oil Prices Push Global Bond Market Closer to the Edge  WSJ Global bonds sell off as Middle East conflict escalates, further stoking inflation fears  cnn.com

The Market PANIC That's Making Investors Dump Their Bonds

Bond selloff deepens as inflation risks, oil prices jolt markets  Reuters Bond Sell-Off Threatens to Squeeze Borrowers Around the World  The New York Times The bond market has a supply problem — and it’s pushing yields higher  Business Insider Global bond yields soar to multi-decade highs as Middle East turmoil reignites inflation fears  CNBC Bessent’s Bond Gains Wiped Out as 30-Year Yields Jump Once Again  Bloomberg.com

Why Your Boss Can't Handle Giving You NEGATIVE Feedback

Years of psychological research show that leadership—the ability to coordinate collective human activity to turn a group of people into a high-performing team or unit—can be effective only if leaders are capable of providing people with constructive feedback. This means telling them what they need to hear to improve their performance, especially when it is not what they want to hear to boost their egos. In fact, in a world that champions fake positive feedback and is increasingly optimized for

The Viral Joke That Made This Company's RESPONSE Go Horribly Wrong

Furniture brand Lovesac, best known for its premium cloud-like oversize beanbag chairs, is receiving backlash online after it attempted to create a cultural moment on social media.  Last week, Dallas-based social media creator and comedian Deric Cahill posted a video about his latest delivery and assembly of a Lovesac “sactional,” or sectional couch. What happened In the video, posted on August 18, Cahill jokingly referred to the delivery of the unassembled modular couch, which he told Inc. made

Why Gen Z's Marketing Guru Just QUIT Big Brands

Mark Smucker probably should have taken the meeting.   In 2018, Connor Blakley, then 18, mailed a handwritten letter to the CEO of J.M. Smucker Co., the fifth generation of the Smucker family to lead the business.  Blakley was pitching the services of his Gen Z marketing consultancy, called YouthLogic. “ I grew up eating Uncrustables,” Blakley tells me. “We all did.”  J.M. Smucker Co. executives responded with a letter of their own, saying that Mark Smucker was “very impressed” with Blakley’s “a

The One Mental Trick That TRANSFORMS Work Stress Instantly

Have you ever had a moment where the world fell quiet—not because everything stopped, but because you did? You catch your breath, your shoulders drop, and whatever’s been gnawing at you seems insignificant. That feeling has a name: awe. In a work culture that treats exhaustion as a status symbol, awe might be a small but radical way of coping with chronic stress.  And the best thing is, awe doesn’t require a big overseas trip, or a 180-degree lifestyle overhaul. The emotion that resizes your lif

Why There Aren't More COURAGEOUS Leaders

I once worked with a senior leader who had mastered the art of playing it safe. In meetings with his peers, he rarely offered an opinion until it was obvious where everyone else stood. While others debated ideas, challenged assumptions, and argued for the best path forward, he watched quietly from the sidelines. Only after the room had settled on a direction would he offer his opinion, carefully aligning himself with the emerging consensus. I later learned that avoiding risk wasn’t just his meet

The Buffalo Bank Using Tech to CRUSH Bigger Competitors

In 2018, Michael Wisler became chief information officer at M&T Bank, a now-170-year-old financial institution based in Buffalo, after spending years in technology leadership roles at Capital One. Wisler soon worked to invest in M&T’s in-house information technology capabilities and talent, reducing the bank’s reliance on outside tech contractors, speeding the rate at which the bank can respond to changes in technology and customer needs, and building more resilient systems. It was part of a tra

Delta's AI Revolution From Baggage to CUSTOMER Service

At the tech industry event CES in January 2025, Delta’s CEO, Ed Bastian, unveiled Delta Concierge, the airline’s generative AI travel assistant. Its full rollout has happened under the watch of the new chief digital & technology officer, Amala Duggirala. As of August 2026, the tool reaches 100% of SkyMiles members to assist flyers with disruption support, self-service cancellations, and bag tracking. Days into her Delta tenure, Amala Duggirala laid out her AI philosophy in a January 2026 essay o

How Caterpillar Is Using AI to TRANSFORM Its Supply Chain

Jamie Engstrom has a winning personal motto: “We reserve the right to work smarter tomorrow”—shorthand for her IT organization’s commitment to keep learning as AI advances and Caterpillar’s business evolves. As CIO and SVP, Engstrom leads a global IT team of more than 2,200 professionals across 28 countries. Though Caterpillar has used AI in some capacity for three decades, Engstrom now drives the company’s use of AI for things like advanced analytics, automation, and supply chain optimization. 

How E.l.f. Beauty Built AI Into Its COMMUNITY DNA

E.l.f. Beauty’s posts on TikTok and Instagram receive hundreds if not thousands of comments when they go online. Often, the comments include questions about when a product is launching, how the product compares to other E.l.f. offerings, or what type of skin or hair it’s appropriate for. To answer shoppers’ questions in real time, the company created an AI tool called E.l.f.luencer—trained on the company’s stylebook and years of human-written social comments—that autogenerates responses to comme

Meet the Companies RACING Ahead on AI Innovation

Not long ago, using AI to optimize customer experience meant a chatbot, often a frustratingly limited one. Now, just a couple years later, it means a steady and constantly evolving conversation between companies and the humans they serve—one where AI agents anticipate needs, fix problems, and make decisions at blazing speed. If you have customers, this shift is affecting you.    Enter Fast Company’s Pacesetters program, a new recognition program presented by Tata Consultancy Services. The Pacese

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Why Hem's Founder REFUSES to Be the Next Ikea

“No Black Friday. No seasonal sales. No promotional pricing.” Earlier this year, Petrus Palmér, the founder and CEO of Hem, wrote these words on LinkedIn about his decision to do away with all discounts. This isn’t the first time Hem’s business model has changed course. Palmér founded the cult-favorite Swedish brand—known for its collaborations with some of today’s most cutting-edge designers—in 2014. It launched as primarily a direct-to-consumer brand, but that has since shifted. Today, the maj

The Global Bond SELLOFF That's Sending Shockwaves Through Markets Right Now

Stock Market Today: Global Bond Selloff Deepens, Hitting Europe Hardest — Live Updates  WSJ Global Bond Rates Are Rising. What Should You Do Now?  The New York Times 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hits highest level since November 2023 as global bond sell-off continues  CNBC Global Bonds Are Slumping But It’s Nothing Like the 2022 Wipeout  Bloomberg.com Bond selloff deepens as oil prices and public debt fears jolt markets  Reuters

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Studio71 Veteran Joins Bent Pixels to Lead Creator STRATEGY

Joseph Marchese has joined creator network Bent Pixels as executive VP of creator strategy and business as the firm revs up its portfolio of support services offered to attention-economy clients. Marchese spent the past 12 years as a senior executive at Studio71, another creator media firm that handled distribution and advertising sales representation for a […]

Variety·Business·10d ago

What Costco Just Did That Has Customers FURIOUS—And Confused

Visitors to Costco Next have been met with confusion and consternation over the past several days after the wholesale giant’s curated marketplace for select third-party goods appears to have abruptly shut down without notice. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? Earlier this week, visitors to CostcoNext.com noticed the website appeared to be offline. The website was the home of Costco Wholesale Corporation’s third-party marketplace, which has operated since 2017. With no clear explanat

The Supply Chain Secret That's Changing How Products Reach YOUR Door

For global food and beverage brand PepsiCo, Mexico plays a critically important role. In fact, it’s the company’s second-largest market after the U.S. But while the U.S. market is tilted toward big grocery chains and convenience stores, Mexico’s retail landscape is filled with small customers. “It’s one of the markets in the world where you have a huge amount of small mom-and-pop stores,” says Johannes Evenblij, senior vice president of commercial and consumer transformation at PepsiCo. “There a

How One Company Is Giving Every Customer Access—No Matter WHERE They Are

Mexico City is home to more than 9 million residents in countless communities and neighborhoods that serve PepsiCo consumers through small mom-and-pop shops. Like small-business owners everywhere, the owners of these stores work around the clock, every day, to meet their customers’ needs and grow their businesses. This video reveals how PepsiCo is using data and digital tools such as its MiNegocio+ app to help them do both. The app is fueled by insights that help shop owners order anytime while

Taco Bell Just Brought Back a Fan Favorite—With a TWIST

Just in time for the last days of summer, Taco Bell is rolling out a taco made for the heat—alongside another frozen treat. Taco Bell and ice cream makers Salt & Straw are coming together once again, bringing a new version of their viral ice cream taco—the tacolate— which sold out during its launch weekend last year. “The response completely blew us away—and our guests made it clear they wanted it to stick around,” Tyler Malek, co-founder and head ice cream maker at Salt & Straw, said in press s

Pizza Hut Quietly Closed HUNDREDS of Stores Last Year

In June, fast-food restaurant giant Yum Brands announced it would sell Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital. Yesterday, LongRange Capital announced it had completed its acquisition. The pizza chain has seen significant changes to its physical store footprint in recent years. Before being acquired, Pizza Hut closed 261 U.S. stores in 2025, according to the pizza chain’s latest franchise disclosure document (FDD), released in March 2026. Those store closures have continued into this

How Friction Can SPARK Creativity at Work

Friction with others can mean conflict. It can also be a dynamic that helps spark ideas, in which new thoughts and approaches bloom, solutions are found, and loopholes are closed.  But most of us try to avoid friction—especially in the workplace.  We tend to gravitate towards situations and people that look agreeable, rather than stand out with a possible alternate thought or view that could lead to friction, and thus, conflict. Yet disagreement over ideas “is where creativity shines,” says Roni

Sephora's Fastest-Growing Skincare Brand Just Named a New CEO

Gen Z favorite skincare brand Topicals has appointed a new chief executive officer to lead the company to new heights.   Sukiana Chancy will lead Topicals into a next chapter, the company exclusively told The Business of Fashion. Founder Olamide Olowe will step down from her role as CEO and will remain involved in day-to-day operations.  Prior to her appointment, Chancy worked as general manager of Fenty Beauty’s skin, hair and fragrance divisions.  “I truly never thought I’d ever step down from

5-Hour Energy's Bizarre Plan to ELECTRIFY the Mocktail

The mocktail is getting a caffeine boost. As non-alcoholic cocktails have migrated from sad club sodas to increasingly elaborate bar menus, 5-hour Energy is pitching its pocket-size energy shots as an unlikely new mixology ingredient. The brand has built out an entire collection of mocktail recipes around its increasingly playful flavor lineup, including Cotton Candy, […]

Variety·Business·9d ago

REI's Labor Day Sale Deals You Actually NEED to See

The discounted Garmin InReach 3 Mini can help you stay in touch when you’re out in the wilderness. | Image: Garmin Summer is winding down, but REI’s Labor Day sale is here to help save you some bucks on gear that’ll let you get the most out of your upcoming outdoor expeditions. There are many, many discounts, from men’s and women’s clothing and REI Co-op gear to equipment for camping and hiking and more. The sale runs through September 7th, 2026. In case you weren’t aware, REI members can take

Why Feeling INVISIBLE at Work Is Destroying Your Career

Workplace ostracism—the perception of being ignored or excluded by colleagues or supervisors—affects 71% of workers. Extensive evidence shows it contributes to poor job performance and reduces creativity.   A new study in Scientific Reports offers a novel explanation for why workplace ostracism is so pernicious: Feeling shunned or left out by coworkers disrupts a worker’s ability to monitor progress, control emotions, and engage in other goal-setting behaviors. The authors surveyed nearly 500 se

Why 1 in 4 Homeowners Are Making This EXTRA Mortgage Payment

The affordability crisis may be preventing some homeowners from paying off their mortgages early. The share of Americans who are forking over additional money to pay down the principal on their mortgage fell earlier this year to the lowest level in about five years, according to a new report from Rocket Mortgage. Through the end of January, nearly 25% of the Detroit-based lender’s clients made at least one additional annual payment, down from as high as almost 30% who did so in 2022.  Some peopl

Politics
Breaking

The Whistleblower Claim About Trump's Postal Service Order That Reveals CHAOS Inside

Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed and sloppy, a whistleblower contends  AP News Whistle-Blower Says USPS Is Secretly Proceeding on Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Before Midterms  The New York Times Nevada elections chief blasts Trump admin as "careless" as it enacts new mail voting rules  The Nevada Independent Whistleblower warns Postal Service's new mail ballot system has "potentially catastrophic problems"  CBS News New system for screening mail-in ballots risks d

Breaking

The Veteran Congressman Who Just CRUSHED a Rising Star's Senate Dreams

Markey, an 80-year-old progressive, staved off a challenge by Rep. Seth Moulton, a 47-year-old member of the moderate New Democrat Coalition.

ABC News·Politics·10d ago
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Why 8 Democrats Just Voted WITH Republicans to Condemn Socialism

House adopts resolution condemning socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans  CBS News Democrats shocked after 2 members cross aisle to help Republicans  CNN Jeffries says Dems who saved GOP's agenda deserve 'serious response'  Politico House adopts measure condemning socialism ahead of November election  CNBC 2 Democrats, in highly unusual move, cross the aisle to save GOP bills  The Hill

Breaking

The 2 Democrats Who Just SAVED the GOP Agenda

2 House Democrats vote to salvage GOP agenda  Politico Democrats shocked after 2 members cross aisle to help Republicans  CNN House adopts measure condemning socialism ahead of November election  CNBC Handful of House Democrats split on GOP resolution condemning socialism  Politico House Democrats left reeling after shock defections  Axios

The USPS Whistleblower Claim About Trump's Mail-In Voting Order

USPS 'carefully reviewing' whistleblower claim on plan for Trump's mail in voting order  NPR Whistle-Blower Says USPS Is Secretly Proceeding on Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Before Midterms  The New York Times New system for screening mail-in ballots risks denying entire batches, says whistleblower  The Guardian Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed and sloppy, a whistleblower contends  AP News Postal Service plans may keep voters from getting ballots, whistleblower say

Why Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer Could Face DEATH in Court

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will stand trial, face potential death penalty  The Washington Post Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial  BBC Judge Lets Case Against Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect, Go to Trial  The New York Times Nearly 200 witnesses to Charlie Kirk shooting apply for victims’ benefits in Utah  NPR Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson back in court for hearing, may finally enter plea  FOX 10 Phoenix

The Defections That Left House Democrats REELING

House Democrats left reeling after shock defections  Axios Democrats shocked after 2 members cross aisle to help Republicans  CNN House adopts resolution condemning socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans  CBS News Tensions erupt in House hearing as GOP advances anti-socialism resolution while Dems rage: 'Silly season'  Fox News Democrats blindside leaders with move to bail out Johnson  The Hill

Breaking

Why Trump's Defense Chief Is Suddenly PURGING Seven More Officers

Hegseth targets 7 more officers as his frustrated Army secretary quits  The Seattle Times Dan Driscoll’s Parting Shot  The Atlantic Democrats warn of ‘hollowed out’ leadership after army chief resigns amid clashes with Hegseth  The Guardian Hegseth removes 6 Army officers from promotion list  The Hill Meet Sean Parnell, Pentagon's Chief Spokesperson and a Contender to Succeed Army Secretary Driscoll  Time Magazine

The Tragic DEATH of a Student That's Shaking Immigration Policy

Haitian college student in Ohio dies by apparent suicide after losing TPS status, family says  Fox News College student steps into traffic, is killed after losing immigration status  The Washington Post Haitian Student, Despondent Over Ankle Monitor, Dies in Apparent Suicide  The New York Times Haitian student dies by suicide after ICE issued him an ankle monitor  NBC News 20-year-old Haitian student dies; family says loss of TPS led to mental health challenges  WHIO TV

The DYSTOPIAN Reality That Could Define America's FUTURE

In 2007, the US was on the cusp of an economic recession, and Buddy Rizer was tasked with finding Loudoun County, Virginia, a new way to make money. Rizer’s earlier career as a radio DJ didn’t exactly make him an obvious candidate to find a solution, but he was looking for what he called a “real job” and stumbled into a role at Loudoun’s economic development authority.  This new gig came with urgency thanks to the bursting of the housing bubble: More than 80 percent of the county’s revenue came

The Venezuela Oil Deal Trump's Ally Calls 'GUNPOINT Diplomacy'

Energy secretary Chris Wright denies US seeks to ‘take’ country’s oil, saying deal is ‘transformation’ of relations The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, has denied Washington is seeking to commandeer huge quantities of Venezuelan oil, amid growing criticism of Donald Trump’s energy deal with the country’s interim leaders. “Absolutely not,” Wright replied when asked by a CNBC journalist if the US was engaged in a “heavy-handed” attempt to “take” Venezuelan oil in violation of the South American

Why Pete Hegseth Is Under Fire for What He Said About CADETS

US defense secretary faced backlash for attempting to mock Canada’s armed forces amid trade war A social media post by Pete Hegseth, the US secretary of defense, body-shaming female members of a Canadian youth development program remained online on Wednesday despite a furious backlash on both sides of the border. On Monday night Hegseth posted on X a photograph of two people in uniform with a Canadian flag and the caption “this is real”, an apparent attempt at mocking the country’s armed forces

Why Democrats Won't PUNISH Their Own for Saving Republicans

No immediate plans to punish rogue House Democrats for bailing out GOP  Politico Democratic party infighting engulfs center-right over House rules vote  The Guardian Democratic Leader Jeffries tries to set the stage for party discipline  Punchbowl News Democrats blindside leaders with move to bail out Johnson  Yahoo Rep. Jared Golden faces backlash from Democrats after helping GOP advance House bills  WMTW

The Golden Coin With Trump's Face That's Now LEGAL Tender

U.S. Mint puts golden $1 coin with Trump’s image into circulation  The Washington Post The $1 Trump coins are here. Why spending them is legal but tricky  Axios Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump’s face and gold finish to go on sale  AP News Trump becomes first sitting US president featured on circulating coin  Euronews.com Trump $1 coins in circulation, US Mint says  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

What Happened When a Cabinet Secretary's Plane LOST an Engine

Plane carrying DHS Secretary Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure  The Washington Post Plane carrying DHS chief Markwayne Mullin diverted after engine failure  USA Today Coast Guard plane carrying DHS Secretary Mullin makes emergency landing  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Plane carrying DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure  WCVB Coast Guard plane carrying DHS Secretary Mullin makes emergency landing at DCA  NBC4 Washington

The Power Move Hakeem Jeffries Just Made Against His Own PARTY

House Democrats watch closely as Hakeem Jeffries vows to rein in rogue members  Politico Rogue House Democrats Golden and Perez face growing push for "consequences"  Axios 2 House Democrats vote to salvage GOP agenda  Politico How Will Hakeem Jeffries Deal With Moderate House Turncoats?  newrepublic.com House Democrats face fallout from shock defections  The Hill

International
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Germany's Explosive Accusation Against Russia That Just Changed EVERYTHING

Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures  The Washington Post Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack  BBC Germany blames Russia after explosive-laden drone found near Ukrainian cargo planes at major airport  Fox News Von der Leyen vows response to Russian drone incident in Germany  Euronews.com Germany plans to blame Russia for Leipzig attack as tensions with Putin escalate  politico.eu

Breaking

The Natural DISASTER That Just Claimed Over 1,000 Lives

Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000  AP News Aftermath of flash floods and mudslide in Nepal  Honolulu Star-Advertiser 2026 Nepal Debris Avalanche and Flash Flood | U.S. Geological Survey  usgs.gov These Americans Went to Nepal on a Spiritual Journey. Now They Are Missing.  WSJ San Diego couple missing in Nepal following catastrophic flooding  cbs8.com

Breaking

The Wedding Party Strike That Just Made Iran RETALIATE Against America

Iran retaliates after US strikes kill four at wedding party, state media reports  BBC Iran retaliates after US strikes, defying Trump’s warning it could be hit ‘much harder’  CNN U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Mines, Trump Says  The New York Times US and Iran trade strikes, and other Mideast news  AP News US military completes latest strikes against Iran, while Trump vows more for Tehran's retaliation  Indianapolis Business Journal

What 270 Days at Sea Does to an Aircraft Carrier CREW

Ship has been plagued by reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health because of lengthy deployment The USS Abraham Lincoln, an US aircraft carrier at the centre of a row over conditions on board after months at sea as part of Donald Trump’s war against Iran, has arrived off a Thai port. Reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health on the vessel, including attempted suicides, have made headlines around the world, provoking criticism of the president’s ac

Why Hong Kong's Most Famous Activist Just Pleaded GUILTY Again

Wong, 29, is accused of urging foreign powers to impose sanctions, blockades and other hostile measures against China Joshua Wong, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to seek foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China, a national security charge that carries a maximum life sentence. Prosecutors have accused Wong, 29, of working with the exiled Hong Kong activist Nathan Law to urge foreign powers to impose sanctions, blockades o

Why Japan Just Made Every City Street DANGEROUSLY Slow

Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities safer Drivers on residential roads in Japan have been forced to take their foot off the accelerator, after the speed limit was slashed from 60km/h (37mph) to 30km/h in an attempt to reduce deaths and injuries among pedestrians on narrow urban streets. The new limit, which went into effect on Tuesday, applies to residential roads with no centre line or maximum speed signs, media

What Trump Just Unleashed on Iran That Could ESCALATE Everything

The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday and Tehran fired missiles and drones at various sites across the region in response as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war.

NPR·International·10d ago

Why Rescuers Are Losing HOPE After Nepal's Catastrophic Flood

Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood  Reuters Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son  Al Jazeera Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation From China, US and India  Bloomberg.com Devastating floods in Nepal pile on 'unusual' summer of environmental disasters  ncronline.org Nepal’s Economy Has Few Ways to Absorb the Cost of Flood Damage  The New York Times

Over 1,100 DEAD — And Some Tourists Are Still Missing

Some missing tourists make contact as Nepal flood death toll tops 1,100  AP News Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation From China, US and India  Bloomberg.com Nepal’s Economy Has Few Ways to Absorb the Cost of Flood Damage  The New York Times These Americans Went to Nepal on a Spiritual Journey. Now They Are Missing.  WSJ Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son  Al Jazeera

The African Nation That Just Gave Its President SWEEPING Powers

Changes include fewer seats in parliament and new rules on presidential candidates ahead of December elections Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution significantly expanding presidential powers ahead of elections due in December. According to provisional results, 70% of voters approved sweeping changes in the tiny west African state’s first constitutional amendment since revisions that ended the one-party socialist state more than three decades ago. Continue reading...

Why Europe Is Calling Russia's Latest Move 'State Sponsored TERRORISM'

EU's Kallas calls alleged Russian drone plot 'state sponsored terrorism' as Europe mulls a response  AP News Germany blames Russia after explosive-laden drone found near Ukrainian cargo planes at major airport  foxnews.com EU considers response to Leipzig drone attack after Germany formally blames Moscow – Europe live  The Guardian Germany set to blame Russia for attempted airport drone attack  Reuters Weeks After Failed Drone Attack, Germany Points Finger at Russia  The New York Times

The Warning NATO Just Received That Could Mean WAR Is Coming

US urges NATO allies to prepare in case Russia attacks  USA Today Where and how Putin could expand his war in Europe beyond Ukraine  Atlantic Council Putin is ‘in trouble’ and could escalate against Europe, ex-Czech FM warns  TVP World Europe jolted by the Kremlin’s ‘hybrid’ escalation  Euronews.com Stalled in Ukraine, Putin may try to break NATO  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

The ONE Country That Refused to Agree at the G20 Summit

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20 had agreed to address streams of “cheap exports” that cause global economic imbalances, but said China had dissented. Bessent made his comments at the end of a two-day meeting with finance ministers and central bankers where he tried to focus on growth, telling reporters he had urged some of his G20 counterparts to take a page from the Trump administration’s playbook of using tariffs and other measures to crack down

Where 5,000 Sailors Are Headed After 270 Days at SEA

USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew of 5,000 arrive at notorious Thai resort after 270 days at sea  The Guardian USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after extended Iran deployment  NBC News USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after 9 months at sea  Al Jazeera USS Abraham Lincoln: US sailors arrive in Thailand's Pattaya after record 250 days at sea  BBC USS Abraham Lincoln crew visits Thailand’s Pattaya, in photos  AP News

Why China's Emissions Are Suddenly PLUMMETING During a War

Oil consumption plummets and EV sales soar as analysts say demand may not fully return even if crude price falls China’s carbon dioxide emissions fell by 1% after the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, thanks to a sharp reduction in oil consumption and a steady rise in the use of electric vehicles and public transport, analysis shows. The report reveals the role of clean energy in cushioning the price shocks caused by the strait of Hormuz crisis to the world’s biggest oil importer. It also

Science

The UN Report That Just Admitted We'll BLOW Past Climate Limits

Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone  AP News Global heating will hit at least 1.8C, UN warns, and there are ‘no good outcomes’  The Guardian The world is certain to overshoot a critical climate threshold, U.N. warns  The Washington Post Global temperature rises to exceed 1.5 Celsius 'within a few years', UNEP says  Reuters Can we really reverse global warming after overshooting 1.5°C?  New Scientist

The Climate THRESHOLD We're Now Certain to Cross

The world is certain to overshoot a critical climate threshold, U.N. warns  The Washington Post Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone  AP News Global temperature rises to exceed 1.5 Celsius 'within a few years', UNEP says  Reuters A landmark UN report says the world will overshoot the 1.5°C climate target. What happens now?  The Conversation The world is on track to overshoot 1.5°C – but there’s a pathway out  Euronews.com

AI Puzzles and the Path to Our NEAREST Star System

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI models flub these intelligence tests. Can you fare any better? Puzzles and games have always been central to AI development. The term “machine learning” was popularized in a 1959 article…

The 'Bleakest' Climate Report Yet Reveals a SHOCKING New Plan

In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming’s harms. So now the world must figure out how to get temperatures below the danger zone and back to safety, officials say. Earth is soon going to exceed the safe temperature threshold agreed upon by the world in the 2015 Paris climate accord because of warming from the burning of coal, oil and gas, according to a bleak first

Health

The IV Fluids Recalled for Containing Something TERRIFYING Inside Your Body

The FDA announced a recall of saline and other IV fluids over possible contamination with fiberglass, stainless steel, and other hazardous materials. RicardoImagen/E+/Getty Images Two companies recalled saline and other IV fluids over a 10-day period in August 2026. Fiberglass, stainless steel, rust, cotton, wood fibers, and plastic are the reported contaminants. Both companies said they had not received any reports of adverse events related to the recalled products, according to their annou

Healthline·Health·10d ago

What Doctors Just Found in 79% of Young Adults That Predicts EARLY Death

Recent research shows that around 79% of young adults show signs of CKM. pixelfit · E+/Getty A recent study has found that around 79% of adults in their 20s already show signs of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. CKM syndrome links obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and heart disease. Prevention and awareness in your 20s may help lower risk and improve long-term heart and kidney health. Around 79% of adults in their 20s are showing signs of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM)

Healthline·Health·10d ago

Why Renaming This Condition Could FINALLY Help Millions Get Diagnosed

My road to a PCOS diagnosis was long and challenging. 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 symptom

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The 20-Minute Trick That Erases a SLEEPLESS Night

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The Blood Test That Catches 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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The Keto Benefit Researchers Just Discovered 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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The ED Drug Millions Take 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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

What Starbucks Doesn't Want You to Know About Its Fall MENU

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

Why Early Menopause Could Mean Alzheimer's Arrives DECADES Sooner

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The Arthritis Drug That Accidentally Regrows HAIR

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The Signs Your Body Is Entering Perimenopause That Doctors MISS

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The Muscle-Building Obsession Among Young Men That Doctors Are WORRIED About

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago
Breaking

Half the World's Farmers Are Being POISONED Every Single Year

Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of fatalities Almost half of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every single year, a study has found. Using publicly available data from 2006-2023, the study, which was commissioned by Pesticide Action Network, found there to be an estimated 402-433m cases of unintentional acute pesticide poisoning of farmers and farm workers every year. Continue reading...

Breaking

Your Morning Coffee Habit Might Be WEAKENING Your Bones

Following nearly 10,000 older women for 10 years, researchers found that tea drinking was associated with slightly higher hip bone density. Moderate coffee consumption did not appear harmful, but drinking more than five cups a day was linked to lower bone density. The findings suggest tea may offer a small bone-health boost, while excessive coffee could carry some drawbacks.

The Test That Finally Reveals If Your Heart Is ACTUALLY Breaking

“Broken heart syndrome” can mimic a heart attack so closely that patients often need invasive testing to tell the difference. Researchers have now developed the BioTAK score, which combines biological sex with blood biomarkers to identify the condition before cardiac catheterization. In a validation study of nearly 1,800 patients, it correctly classified almost 90% of participants.

The 'Healthy' Sweetener That Could Be HARMING Your Heart

A popular sugar substitute known as xylitol is associated with higher risks of heart attack and stroke. Xvision/Moment/Getty Images A common artificial sweetener known as xylitol is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. A new study found that the higher the level of xylitol in the blood, the greater the risk of heart attack and stroke. Xylitol is used to sweeten foods, beverages, and dental products, but the long-term health impacts of the sugar substitute are still bei

Healthline·Health·10d ago

Why Your Glucose Monitor Is About to Get COMPLICATED

The Abbot Libre Duo is the first FDA authorized 2-in-1 continuous glucose monitor. | Image: Abbott This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. My mom was a dramatic woman prone to overreacting. When I was a snotty teen, I told her she needed to take several chill pills. Most of the time, I was right. Back in 2004, when she w

The Verge·Health·10d ago

The FDA Just Approved a Drug That Could REWRITE Heart Disease

The FDA has approved Mounjaro for cardiovascular risk reduction in people with type 2 diabetes. Milko · E+/Getty The FDA has approved Mounjaro to help reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk. A major clinical trial found that Mounjaro performed as well as Trulicity for reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death. People taking Mounjaro had an 8% lower relative risk of major cardiovascular events compared with

Sports

Shaquille O'Neal's 'Dunkman' Returns for Season 2

Shaquille O’Neal’s professional dunk league series “Dunkman” will swish into a second season in 2027. The project hails from Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports, which is a co-creator and equity partner in O’Neal’s league. “The debut of ‘Dunkman’ proved what I already knew: these athletes are superstars, and dunking is a professional sport,” O’Neal […]

Variety·Sports·10d ago
Entertainment

What Paris Hilton Says Her ADHD Gives Her That Others Don't Have

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

The Rocky Horror Icon Who Just Died at 80

Actor Tim Curry attends the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Los Angeles City Hall on October 30, 2015, in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Earl Gibson III/WireImage Tim Curry, star of “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 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

The Country Legend Who Built an EMPIRE and Just Died at 80

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

The Korean-Japanese Romcom Coming to Disney+ That's Breaking BARRIERS

Korean-Japanese romantic comedy series “Merry Berry Love,” starring Ji Chang-wook and Imada Mio, is bowing on Disney+ and Hulu this October. Set on a picturesque Japanese island, the series follows Karin Shirahama, a strawberry farmer who pours everything into her land, and Lee Yubin, a city dweller whose fortunes have taken a sharp turn for […]

Breaking

What the Wheel of Fortune Announcer Did to Get SUSPENDED

“Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from the game show, producer Sony Pictures Television has confirmed. The decision to remove Thornton, who has been with “Wheel of Fortune” since 2010 (and “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” since 2021), was first reported by TMZ. The website reported that the suspension came in light of […]

David Byrne's SURPRISE Return With a Song About Elon Musk

David Byrne wrote a song about the world’s richest man. The Talking Heads frontman wrote and performed an original song for “Musk,” Alex Gibney’s sprawling documentary reckoning with Elon Musk, Variety can exclusively reveal. Titled “Let Me Sell You a Dream,” the track plays within the 235-minute film and arrives as an Oscar-qualifying entry in […]

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The Man Who Created Jason Voorhees Just DIED

Victor Miller, the screenwriter behind the horror classic “Friday the 13th,” died on Monday in Alameda, Calif. He was 86. Miller’s death was confirmed to Variety by his son, Ian. Released in 1980, “Friday the 13th” is widely considered a seminal installment in the horror canon. It widely popularized the summer camp setting and themes […]

Why Two Stars Just WALKED AWAY From 'The Valley'

Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez are leaving “The Valley” after three seasons with the Bravo reality show. “We wanted to share a quick update that we will not be returning to ‘The Valley,’” the couple said in a joint statement posted to Instagram. “We’re incredibly grateful for this experience, but our priority is protecting our […]

Why Gal Gadot's Latest Thriller Feels Like a MISSED Opportunity

A frantic journey across London on foot provides a lot of exercise for Gal Gadot, but not much reward for viewers, in “The Runner.” Hardly the first thriller centering on an exceptionally action-ready parent surmounting various obstacles to rescue an imperiled child from some diabolical abductor, and surely not the last, this Prime Original has […]

The Betrayal That Will Define 'Made in Korea' Season 2

At a some KRW70 billion ($51 million) across two seasons, “Made in Korea” ranks among the most expensive K-dramas ever made. Season 2 premieres six episodes on Hulu and Disney+ Sept. 9, closing the story in 1979, the year Korean politics came apart in 10 weeks. Season 1 left viewers in the 1970s, inside the […]

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Scorsese's Protégé Just Announced Her NEXT Film

Among the 15 projects participating in the upcoming San Sebastián Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum is “The Rehearsals” (“Los Ensayos”) by Argentina’s Celina Murga, best known for her Martin Scorsese-executive produced dramas ‘The Freshly Cut Grass’ and ‘The Third Side of the River’ and of course, her career-launching 2003 debut, “Ana and the Others.” Based on […]

Why Zurich Just Gave Julianne Moore Their Most PRESTIGIOUS Award

The 22nd Zurich Film Festival will honor Julianne Moore with the Golden Icon Award for her “extraordinary career” and her performance in her new film, “The Debut.” She will be accompanied in Zurich by “The Debut” director Jesse Eisenberg. The film marks Moore’s second collaboration with Eisenberg as a director following his directorial debut “When […]

The Psychological Horror Film Trisha Krishnan Just SIGNED For

Indian star Trisha Krishnan is leading Panorama Studios’ first Tamil-language production, a psychological horror directed by Raja Krishna Menon. Radhika Sarathkumar and Aparna Balamurali co-star in the yet-to-be-titled film, which has begun principal photography in London. The film is presented by Panorama Studios in association with Locomotive Global and credited as a Fusion Flicks and […]

China's Summer Box Office Just Hit $1.86 BILLION

“Kung Fu Soccer,” directed by Stephen Chow, topped China’s 2026 summer box office with RMB2.315 billion ($344.4 million), as the overall summer season reached RMB12.498 billion ($1.86 billion), up 4.45% year-on-year and marking a second straight year of growth, according to a new report from Maoyan Research Institute, the research arm of Maoyan Entertainment. The […]

The First Female War Photographer KILLED on the Battlefield

Gerda Taro was only 26 when she became the first female photojournalist to be killed on the battlefield. It would be decades before her true contribution to the artform was acknowledged. Alina Marazzi’s “The Girl With the Leica,” which opens Venice’s Horizons section, seeks to redress this oversight, and pays tribute to Taro’s vivacious personality. […]

The Films That Just Made London Festival's BIGGEST Bet

The 70th BFI London Film Festival has unveiled its full lineup of movies, with the U.K.’s biggest film event bringing together some of the year’s most talked about festival favorites, many features expected to be in the awards race and titles soon to premiere in Venice, Telluride and Toronto. With the Andrew Scott-starring “Elsinore” set […]

The Animation Industry Just Added a CLIMATE Award

12 days before its grand opening, Cartoon Forum, Europe’s main co-production forum for animated TV series, has unveiled its 2026 Tribute nominees. Presented for the first time in 2006, these awards have since become a prestigious recognition in the European animation industry. The Tributes celebrate the dedication and creativity of key players in the sector […]

The Spider-Man Film That's Dominating Box Offices Across the ATLANTIC

Sony’s superhero blockbuster “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” held the top position at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a fifth consecutive weekend, generating £2.7 million ($3.7 million). The film has collected $125.5 million after 27 days on release. Universal’s epic “The Odyssey,” directed by Christopher Nolan, maintained second place in its seventh week on […]

Ruben Östlund Boards Jessica Hausner's Satirical Drama 'Toxic'

Ruben Östlund’s Plattform Produktion has joined “Toxic,” the forthcoming satirical workplace drama from “Club Zero” director Jessica Hausner, which is among the projects being pitched during the Venice Gap-Financing Market taking place Sept. 4 – 6.  The pan-European co-production is produced by Schubert (Austria), Essential Films (Germany), Société Parisienne de Production (France) and Plattform Produktion (Sweden). International […]

Why George Clooney Says This Hollywood MEGA-MERGER Makes No Sense

Life really does imitate art. George Clooney attended last year’s Venice Film Festival with “Jay Kelly,” a comedic drama in which he portrayed an aging A-lister who travels to Italy to receive a life achievement award. Now the actor is getting a real Venetian tribute, accepting the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award on the […]

Apple TV's Free Sports Deal Has a STRANGE Catch You Need to Know

Apple has forged a new pact with Yahoo Sports aimed at reminding everyone that Apple TV carries a bevy of live sports. Over the next two months, Yahoo Sports will stream alternate broadcasts of four Apple TV games: two MLB “Friday Night Baseball” games and two Major League Soccer matches. The alt-casts will stream for […]

Electronic Music Icon Kaskade Signs Major Asia PARTNERSHIP Deal

Kaskade has signed with Pacific Music Group (PMG) in a strategic partnership focused on expanding the electronic artist’s presence across Asia, the Pan-Asian entertainment company has revealed. Kaskade, born Ryan Raddon, is an eight-time Grammy Award nominee whose career spans more than two decades. He was the first DJ to headline Coachella, performed the Super […]

What Rupert Murdoch REALLY Thinks About His Biopic

Rupert Murdoch is apparently “very happy” that he’s being played by Guy Pearce in Danny Boyle’s “Ink.” During the movie’s press conference at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, Pearce was asked along with Boyle and screenwriter James Graham if they had spoken to Murdoch about the film. Though Pearce said he hadn’t made contact […]

The K-Pop Star's Documentary That's About to Break the INTERNET

“Always Lalisa,” a feature documentary following Blackpink member Lisa, will open in Imax and cinemas worldwide for a limited engagement beginning Oct. 12, Sony Music Vision has revealed. Directed by Sue Kim, the film tracks a pivotal year in Lisa’s life as she steps away from Blackpink for the first time since childhood, pursuing a […]

The Chef Documentary That Just Landed a MASSIVE International Deal

New Regency has taken international distribution rights outside Spain to “Genesis” (“Gènesi”), the six-part 3Cat drama about Ferran Adrià, the chef behind the groundbreaking El Bulli. The series will screen its first two episodes as part of the San Sebastián Film Festival’s Other Activities on Sept. 21, the same day it launches on Catalan broadcaster […]

The Dark Comedy Premiering at Toronto That Everyone's About to TALK About

Chile’s everyman actor Alfredo Castro (“The Count”) plays against type in “After Elena” (“Después de Elena”) by Shawn Garry, which world premieres at the Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) on Sept.11. Bowing a trailer and poster exclusively in Variety, “After Elena” “shows Castro in a completely different register from what we’ve seen him in before and […]

The Woman Who Shared Robert Capa's ARTISTIC Identity

For many people, the name Robert Capa evokes a mysterious, jet-setting American photographer responsible for some of the mid-20th century’s most iconic images from the frontlines of war. In the fascinating “The Girl With The Leica,” Italian director Alina Marazzi puts paid to that myth. The time-jumping film reclaims the legacy of German-born photojournalist Gerda Taro (née Gerta Pohorylle) […]

The Sequel That Takes You Even HIGHER

A sequel should be similar to the film that preceded it, but not the same. That’s the conventional wisdom that, for better or worse, not all filmmakers observe when picking up the mantle of a series or franchise. But when they’re working from a high-concept premise, it’s a challenge especially fraught with risk. And following […]

The Student Wrongly Accused of TERRORISM Gets His Story Told

The wrongful terrorism case of a Sri Lankan student in Sydney has been set as a feature documentary by Australian filmmaker Anupam Sharma, with the first-look poster for “Framed” unveiled ahead of the Toronto Film Festival’s inaugural market. “Framed” follows the case of Kamer Nizamdeen, a 25-year-old overseas student who was arrested and held in […]

The Cannes Comedy That Just Landed Its U.S. VOICES

Jordan Firstman, fresh off Cannes buzz for his feature directorial debut “Club Kid,” leads the English-language voice cast of “Jim Queen,” alongside comedian, actor and singer Matteo Lane (“Chicago”). The pair voice Jim and Lucien in the Cannes breakout gay animated comedy from filmmakers Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané. Global Constellation will introduce this English-language […]

Why Robert Pattinson Says 'Batman 2' Is Making Him Feel OLD

Robert Pattinson turned 40 years old ahead of filming “The Batman: Part II,” and he’s definitely feeling his age on set. Production on the long-awaited superhero sequel kicked off in June in London with Pattinson back as the Dark Knight opposite new cast members Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan, whose roles remain a closely guarded […]

Danny Boyle Celebrated at Venice Pre-Opening Party

Danny Boyle was celebrated with Variety’s Creative Impact in Directing Award on Monday during a Venice Film Festival pre-opening night party at the poolside terrace of the Hotel Excelsior. The Oscar-winning British filmmaker is set to open the festival on Wednesday night with “Ink,” a juicy exposé of how British tabloid The Sun propelled Rupert […]

'My Notes on Mars' Review: Marriage and Memory Breakdown

A relationship drama verging on sci-fi, Lili Horvát’s “My Notes On Mars” begins with an intriguing premise that eventually loses steam. It follows the disappearance of an American astrophysicist in the Hungarian mountains who mysteriously returns to her husband on the day of her own memorial. With no memory of who she is or where […]

The Oscar Campaign Focus Features Is Betting EVERYTHING On

Will the Oscars love Inde Navarrette, like “a love only the branch of a willow tree could conjure?” Variety can exclusively confirm that Navarrette will campaign in the best actress category this coming awards season for her breakout turn in Curry Barker’s box office smash “Obsession,” headlining a wide-ranging effort from Focus Features that will […]

Javier Bardem and Marion Cotillard Join a Fantasy Film That Sounds UNREAL

A trio of Oscar winning actors have been added to the voice cast of upcoming animated family fantasy feature “The Turning Door.” Javier Bardem, Marion Cotillard and Venessa Redgrave have joined the film, written and directed by filmmaker and artist Nicholas Ashe Bateman (“The Wanting Mare”), alongside previously announced Alicia Vikander, Jamie Dornan, Jodie Turner-Smith, […]

How 'The Challenge' Turned Thailand Into a COMPETITOR

T.J. Lavin has hosted “The Challenge” across the globe, but Thailand left an impression that outlasted the shoot. “It was one of the most incredible and fun places that I’ve ever been. I absolutely loved it. Not to mention, foot massages on the daily were amazing. The people are the sweetest in the world for […]

Why David Byrne's Hollywood Bowl Shows Just Made HISTORY

Well, Brady Corbet has got his work cut out for him. That was one of the first thoughts that came to mind soon after David Byrne and company took the stage for the first of two shows at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. It stemmed from an announcement having come out just one day earlier […]

The African Films Everyone Will Be Talking About NEXT

CANEX Creations Inc., the pan-African investment platform behind films such as the buzzy Cannes premiere “Clarissa,” has unveiled a slate of works in progress that it will be screening for prospective buyers at the inaugural TIFF: The Market. Among them are director Editi Effiong’s sequel to his breakout Netflix hit “Black Book” and the fiction debut of […]

Nimesh Patel's Netflix Special 'Buy the Dip' Drops This SEPTEMBER

Nimesh Patel’s Netflix special has been given a title and release date. “Buy the Dip,” an hour of stand-up comedy, will debut on the streamer on Sept. 22. In what’s described as a “no-punches-pulled special,” Patel covers the “absurdity of parenting, the insanity of his Indian family and the rampant corruption in D.C.” In a […]

The Superfans Who Camp ALL NIGHT for Venice Film Festival

It’s 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and 19-year-old Delsina Desanctes is standing outside the Palazzo de Cinema — the iconic venue where the Venice Film Festival takes place — surrounded by umbrellas, suitcases, sleeping bags and even a tent. “I’m hoping to see Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner and Jonathan Bailey,” says Desanctes, who traveled to Lido […]

What HBO's 'Harry Potter' Trailer Just REVEALED

HBO’s “Harry Potter” series has released another trailer, giving a peek into the new take on the Wizarding World as it makes its way to TV. Newcomer Dominic McLaughlin stars as Harry Potter, the 11-year old wizard previously brought to life by Daniel Radcliffe. Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton play his best friends, Ron Weasley […]

The Star-Studded Lineup Coming to Variety's TECH Summit

Variety has announced additional programming for its Entertainment & Technology Summit presented by EY on Sept. 17 in Los Angeles. This includes actor and host of “In Your Dreams” podcast Owen Thiele; musician, composer and music supervisor Este Haim; actress and comedian Kate Berlant; actor, writer and comedian Lisa Gilroy; writer and comedian Joel Kim […]

How Eva Longoria Is Building a Media EMPIRE Through Sports

As Eva Longoria continues to expand her business portfolio, she’s going from fútbol to football. Longoria and Hyphenate Media Group — the company she founded in 2023 with media exec (and TV Academy chair) Cris Abrego — recently launched the Roku series “NFL Hometown Eats,” its latest foray into the world of professional sports. Longoria […]

The Travel YouTuber Who Just Landed a MASSIVE Netflix Deal

Netflix has signed another deal with a big YouTuber: Drew Binsky, the globetrotting YouTube star with millions of online fans, is bringing his unique travelogues to Netflix’s worldwide audience. Beginning Sept. 19, Netflix subscribers can watch a curated collection of episodes from Binsky’s content library, including his latest episode “Entering The World’s Narrowest Island (100 […]

Joel Crawford to Receive Creative Impact Award at SCAD AnimationFest

Variety will honor Joel Crawford, the DreamWorks Animation filmmaker behind the Oscar-nominated “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” and the upcoming “Forgotten Island,” with the Creative Impact in Animation Award at this year’s SCAD AnimationFest. The honor will be presented Sept. 25 at SCADshow in Atlanta, where Crawford’s latest feature “Forgotten Island” will screen. The […]

Common, Patti LaBelle, Public Enemy to Be Honored at Black Music Gala

Common, Patti LaBelle and Public Enemy are the artists who will be honored at the 2026 Black Music Action Coalition Gala, presented by Live Nation, taking place on September 24, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Executives being honored include Interscope’s Nicole Wyskoarko, who will receive the inaugural Sylvia Rhone Visionary […]

George Clooney's Venice Speech Calls Out Those Who PEDDLE Fear

George Clooney delivered a moving speech about the power of art in times of political turmoil at Venice Film Festival as he accepted the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. “We’re living through a moment in time where the people in charge and people with the most money are telling us to fear one another,” Clooney […]

Lego Harry Potter Collection Coming to Switch 2

The “Lego Harry Potter Collection” is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 16. Developed by Warner Bros. Games, TT Games and The Lego Group, the collection includes “Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4” and “Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7.” The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the collection will be available in both physical and digital […]

How a People's Paper Lost Its HUMANITY and Won

“People need stories,” says Larry Lamb, beleaguered editor of leading British tabloid The Sun, at a late point in “Ink,” a propulsive, can’t-look-away account of his simultaneously triumphant and regrettable career zenith. In the film, the year is 1970: His words are half a century ahead of the current prevalence of “storytelling” as a catch-all […]

New Zealand and Canada Unite for Sci-Fi Comedy SERIES

New Zealand’s Whakaata Māori and Canada’s APTN have unveiled an international co-production partnership on “Māui & Elvis,” an adventure sci-fi comedy series for children and families spanning Aotearoa New Zealand and Canada. The two broadcasters unveiled the deal during the World Indigenous Broadcasters Network (WIBN) Conference, held this year in Sápmi, Norway. “Māui & Elvis” […]

Shemar Moore Returns in High-Stakes S.W.A.T. SPINOFF

Starz released the trailer for “S.W.A.T. Exiles” series, which premieres Sept. 25. New episodes air weekly on Fridays. A spin-off of the hit show “S.W.A.T.,” the new series sees Shemar Moore reprise his role as LAPD S.W.A.T. Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. After a botched raid ends in a death, Hondo must walk away. His old […]

What Judge Judy Reveals After 30 Years of BRUTAL Verdicts

Judge Judy is returning to television with “Judge Judy: Unfiltered, Unforgettable,” a 90-minute primetime special chronicling her three decades as America’s favorite TV judge.  Through home movies and personal archives, Judith Sheindlin offers an intimate look into how she became the sharp-tongued, no-nonsense jurist who sat on the bench in Manhattan for nearly 20 years […]

The AI-Powered Entertainment Complex Rising in the Arizona DESERT

Anita Verma-Lallian, founder of Camelback Productions, doesn’t see the future of film production in Los Angeles. Instead, in her vision, it is on a complex one hour’s drive west of Phoenix, complete with backlots, a Universal Studios-inspired theme park — and a data center. Such is the AI-powered future Verma-Lallian hopes to achieve with a sprawling […]

Margot Robbie Narrates the Galapagos Documentary Heading to VENICE

The trailer for “Galapagos: The Last Eden,” an immersive experience narrated by Margot Robbie, has been unveiled ahead of the project’s premiere in the Venice Film Festival’s Immersive strand. Directed by Anthony Geffen and produced by Atlantic Studios, the production hails from the U.K. and is presented in English. “‘Galapagos: The Last Eden’ brings the […]

How '60 Minutes' Plans to SURVIVE Its Biggest Crisis Yet

The next season of “60 Minutes” will likely be brought to you by a handful of pharmaceutical sponsors and a whole lot of pressure. When Bari Weiss, the one-time digital provocateur who was installed as editor in chief last year at CBS News, overhauled the venerable newsmagazine in May and June, ousting two of its […]

Why Elliot Page Is 'Not Really' Getting Calls After ODYSSEY

Elliot Page has never felt more comfortable on screen. Finding the right role, however, has proven to be more difficult. During his appearance on the “On Film… With Kevin McCarthy” podcast, Elliott revealed he hasn’t been able to find another great role after starring in “The Odyssey,” which hit theaters in July. The actor revealed he has […]

The Bronx Zoo Elephant Documentary That Could Change EVERYTHING

Documentary filmmaker Penny Lane (“Hail Satan?,” “Our Nixon”) has set her latest documentary on the Bronx Zoo elephant, Happy. The doc is being made in partnership with Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions and Sandbox Films. The untitled feature documentary reunites Lane with producers Gabriel Sedgwick and Julia Lewis, the creative team behind “Wild Inside,” the documentary […]

Why Evan Rachel Wood Got RECAST Against Her Wishes

Evan Rachel Wood appeared to shade her original “Practical Magic” co-stars Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock by revealing in an Instagram story (via Entertainment Weekly) that no one involved in the 1998 cult classic reached out to her when she was not invited back to return for this year’s “Practical Magic 2.” Wood starred as […]

New Transformers Short 'Optimus Prime: Awakening' Heads to THEATERS

“The Transformers: The Movie” is returning to theaters internationally from Sept. 17 to 22 for the animated feature’s 40th anniversary. To celebrate, there will be a new animated short “Optimus Prime: Awakening,” to play after the original 1986 film.  The 12-minute feature follows the original film’s storyline and serves as a “love letter to the […]

Danny Boyle's Venice Premiere Earns WARM 4-Minute Ovation

Venice Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday night with the splashy premiere of “Ink,” an explosive drama from director Danny Boyle about the rise of Rupert Murdoch’s tabloid empire. The film, which stars Jack O’Connell as The Sun editor Larry Lamb and Guy Pearce as media mogul Rupert Murdoch, was met with a short-but-sweet standing […]

The Jazz Voice We'll NEVER Hear Again

Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer, has died. She was 70. Wilson’s longtime manager Robert Torre shared with WBGO that Wilson died early Wednesday morning in Jackson, Mississippi. A cause of death was not given. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy Award-winning and […]

Why Jenna Dewan Is DEFENDING Her 'DWTS' Casting

When the cast of “Dancing With the Stars” Season 35 was announced on Wednesday morning, a few of the names raised eyebrows among fans of the reality competition series. The most controversial casting, perhaps, is Jenna Dewan, a professional dancer who started her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson and starred opposite Channing […]

The R-Rated Film That Just Made 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Look SMALL

Hollywood is living through “the friggin’ salad days,” as Ryan Reynolds puts it, after experiencing the biggest summer at the box office since COVID, thanks to blockbusters like “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey.” Last month, the “Deadpool” star personally congratulated the cast and crew of “The Odyssey” for surpassing “Deadpool & Wolverine” to […]

The RISKY Way Marvel Just Filmed 'Avengers: Doomsday'

“Avengers: Doomsday” going into production without a finished script did not faze directors Joe and Anthony Russo. As the former recently told the Associated Press: “We always view the script as a living organism.” “We’re improvisation-based, rehearsal-based directors,” Joe maintained. “We like to see what the actors bring to the characters, and sometimes you don’t […]

What Young Audiences Are CRAVING That Hollywood Refuses to Give Them

Could Hollywood entice younger audiences by having a little faith? A surprising new Future of Faith study from The Center for Scholars & Storytellers (CSS) at UCLA suggests that both Gen Z and Gen Alpha crave realistic and complex depictions of religion and spirituality in their entertainment that go beyond stereotypes. The group surveyed over […]

Why This Dakota Fanning Romcom Leaves You Feeling EMPTY

Long past his sexually explicit enfant terrible mumblecore origins, writer-director Joe Swanberg continues his ongoing experiments in honoring the romantic comedy’s conventional satisfactions while expanding its sexual parameters with “The Sun Never Sets.” Wendy (Dakota Fanning) has been dating sedate single dad Jack (Swanberg regular Jake Johnson) for two years. When he decides they should […]

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Storm Edouard Just Made LANDFALL and It's Drowning Texas

Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall, slamming Texas and Louisiana with heavy rain and flash flooding  FOX Weather How to report damage from Tropical Storm Edouard  KFDM How to check power outages from Tropical Storm Edouard  FOX 26 Houston Houston-area school districts closed Wednesday due to Tropical Storm Edouard  Click2Houston Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall, drenching parts of Texas and Louisiana  Yahoo

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The Grand Canyon Disaster That's Destroying an Economy STILL Recovering

Grand Canyon flooding harms an economy that’s still recovering from a fire  AP News Searchers to use cadaver dogs in Grand Canyon following deadly flash flood  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Coppell man recalls escaping deadly Grand Canyon flood that killed 2 North Texas hikers  CBS News How a scenic enclave at the bottom of the Grand Canyon turned into an epicenter of deadly destruction  CNN 'We anticipate miles of the pipeline being destroyed': Roughly 40% of the Grand Canyon

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Tucson Gay Bar Shooting Investigated as HATE Crime

Shooting at Tucson Gay Bar That Killed 2 Investigated as Hate Crime  The New York Times Deadly shooting at Tucson gay bar is being investigated as a possible hate crime  NBC News Hate crime probe opened after two killed outside Tucson gay bar by suspect with a list of LGBTQ businesses, police say  CNN Venture-N murder-suicide was anti-gay hate crime; 2 killed before gunman shot himself  Tucson Sentinel Tucson, Arizona, police investigate gay bar shooting as a possible hate crime  seattletimes.co

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The Storm That Just Got STRONGER Before Hitting Texas

Tropical Storm Edouard arrives on the Texas and Louisiana coasts after gaining strength in the Gulf  AP News Houston-area school districts closed Wednesday due to Tropical Storm Edouard  Click2Houston Nearly 70,000 customers without power amid Tropical Storm Edouard, Entergy officials say  ABC13 Houston Texas and Louisiana could get hit by a fast-spin-up tropical storm on Tuesday  Yale Climate Connections US unleashes strikes on Iranian targets in response to attempted IRCG attacks  KUTV

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The Gay Bar SHOOTING Police Are Now Calling a Hate Crime

Tucson, Arizona, police investigate gay bar shooting as a possible hate crime  AP News Tucson police investigate gay bar shooting as a possible hate crime; 3 dead  KSL “They Were Genuinely Who They Were”: Tucson Remembers Venture-N Shooting Victims  AZ Luminaria LGBTQ+ Arizonans gather in mourning and defiance after deadly gay bar shooting  Advocate.com 3 men dead outside gay bar in Tucson  FOX 10 Phoenix

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How Much RAIN Edouard Is About to Dump on Southeast Texas

How much rain can you expect from Edouard in Southeast Texas?  khou.com Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall on Texas coast  FOX 26 Houston Nearly 70,000 customers without power amid Tropical Storm Edouard, Entergy officials say  abc13.com CLOSURES | Southeast Texas schools keep eye on potential for tropical weather Tuesday morning  12newsnow.com Houston-area school districts closed Wednesday due to Tropical Storm Edouard  Click2Houston

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Why Police Think This Gay Bar Shooting Wasn't RANDOM

Tucson police investigate gay bar shooting as a possible hate crime; 3 dead  KSL News Hate crime probe opened after two killed outside Tucson gay bar by suspect with a list of LGBTQ businesses, police say  cnn.com Tucson police investigate deadly shooting outside gay bar as hate crime  The Guardian HRC | HRC Statement on Tragic Anti-LGBTQ+ Shooting in Tucson, AZ  HRC | Human Rights Campaign Deadly midtown Tucson shooting investigated as hate crime  KVOA

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Why the Jury Can't Decide Lindsay Clancy's FATE

Deadlocked jury set to continue deliberations in Lindsay Clancy trial  CNN What happens next if the jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial can't reach a verdict?  WJAR We actually know how to help mothers with postpartum depression  vox.com Lindsay Clancy jury sent home without verdict after third full day of deliberations  The Boston Globe How long could the Lindsay Clancy jury remain deadlocked? Karen Read hung jury provides comparison.  CBS News

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Trapped in the Grand Canyon With Nowhere to GO

Deep in the Grand Canyon, the rain left them nowhere to go  The Washington Post Tropical Storm Marie to bring higher rain chances to Arizona  FOX 10 Phoenix Grand Canyon flooding leaves 2 dead, 1 missing  CNN Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 1 dead and several missing or unaccounted for, park service says  AP News Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues  The New York Times

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The Transformation Story That Proves ANYTHING Is Possible

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Why Texas Just Got 30 Inches of Rain in ONE Day

Texas hit with 30 inches of rain in 24 hours during extreme flash-floods as rescues of trapped residents underway  The Independent Tropical storm Edouard a flood, wind threat in Texas, Louisiana  The Weather Channel Flash flood emergency issued in Texas, nearly 2 feet of rain recorded so far  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Tropical Depression Edouard slams Texas and Louisiana with heavy rain, flash flooding after making landfall  FOX Weather Water rescues underway as Tropical S