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Apple’s annual iPhone launch event will take place on Wednesday, September 9. It is a staple of the tech scene every year, but this year’s iPhone event is arguably one of the most consequential for Apple in well over a decade. Not only is the company expected to unveil its first-ever foldable iPhone, but this year’s showcase will also be the first under Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus. Here’s what to expect—and what to watch out for. The world’s first foldable iPhone Despite being nearly 20 years o
Plus: Tens of millions of US and Canadian drivers’ licenses go up for sale on the dark web, the US military finally tries to tackle the risk online ad data poses to troops, and more.
It's Bullitt meets Christine meets Waymo. A new short film imagines a San Francisco car chase where the other driver isn't human - and the car may be trying to kill you. That a robotaxi can now be cast as the villain with almost no explanation says something about the present moment. Autonomous cars have gone from sci-fi curiosities to fixtures in some American cities, where they've become stand-ins for anxieties about AI job displacement, Big Tech surveillance, and machines making decisions onc
Apple is expected to announce several products at its September event next week—including a folding phone—but the iPhone 18 might not be among them. It would be a first for the company.
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OpenAI says it needs to overhaul how and when it reports instances of AI models attacking real-world targets. The acknowledgement comes as the company manages the fallout from reports that a swarm of its out-of-control agents hijacked a German wiki site. Regarding the "'wiki incident,' where our agents wrote to several internet sites," OpenAI wrote in a post on X on Saturday morning, "it's past time for us to define standards for when and how we share misalignment incidents, not just misalignmen
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Power demand in the U.S. is rising. Fervo Energy bets that its project in Utah will prove that enhanced geothermal can be part of the power mix going forward.
A collection of headphone manufacturers and fans come together for their love of great sound. | Image: CanJam Global I've been reviewing headphones for a long time, and I've listened to everything from the barely serviceable to multi-thousand-dollar open-back headphones. But recently I've been uninspired by the state of mainstream options. Most are perfectly good - great, even - but they lack a distinct character. Something to remind me why I fell in love with headphones to begin with, landing
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. | Getty Images During Naomi Osaka's match against Anastasia Zakharova at this year's US Open earlier this week, a gaggle of ring light-wielding influencers who were packed in a luxury suite became enough of a distraction that the umpire paused the match and repeatedly asked them to quiet down. Elsewhere in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, other creators could be seen asking US Open staffers to take full-flash photos of them whi
While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.
Andy Holloway cohosts the Fantasy Footballers podcast with his friends Jason Moore and Mike Wright. The show is one of the premier fantasy sports podcasts, netting over 2 million monthly listeners and numerous awards, including Best Sports Podcast from iHeartRadio and People's Choice at the Podcast Awards four years in a row. Holloway's goal has always been about bringing fantasy football to a wider audience, not just hardcore nerds. With the NFL season starting next week and fantasy drafts in f
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.
There’s some real gems in there. | Photo: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales exploded in the first half of 2026. A new report from the organization says 17.5 million CDs were sold in the first six months of the year, up from just 12 million during the same period in 2025. That's a jump of 45.7 percent, and 58.6 percent in dollars, which reached $171.1 million. What makes this all the more shocking is that CD sales actually s
Clucky's new alarm app has an option where users are woken up to the sound of a rooster. They then complete a mission to turn it off.
OpenAI acknowledged its role in a recently reported incident where AI agents took over a German wiki forum.
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The sheriff’s office said the hikers “were advised by Gemini to bring far less food and water than their group required."
When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back in June, but there were no details at the time. Now there's a demo clip showing how to set up the feature running in Xcode 27's Device Hub. It lets you pair two iPhones, using one as your main device and the other as its "companion." Launching the feature now makes sense with the expected launch of t
Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.
Employers added 162,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1 percent last month, signs of a stability that contrasted with high inflation weighing on households and markets.
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Claims about a new oil deal with Caracas are exaggerated. A big error involves the U.S. petroleum reserve—Venezuelan oil is a bad match, while SPR needs serious repairs.
Wall Street ends lower as solid jobs data fuels hawkish Fed bets reuters.com U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1% cnbc.com Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US AP News Wall Street Risk Complex Defies Rate Threat After Jobs Data Bloomberg.com Made in America: Manufacturing, Private Hiring Power Explosive August Jobs Report The White House (.gov)
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For decades, Cindy Gallop worked in the advertising industry, building brands. But at 45, she stepped away from her career and built her own. Now, at 66, she’s known as the founder of sextech, has one of the most-watched TEDx videos on YouTube, and is building her own startup, Make Love Not Porn. “I’m a great believer in using your personal brand to be your own filter. I sum up my personal brand with the tagline, ‘I like to blow shit up.’ I am the Michael Bay of business,” said Gallop. Her words
At a recent board meeting, someone suggested that we needed to go hard on PR and marketing to “build hype.” When the phrase “build hype” came up, the rest of the room soured immediately. To many, hype was synonymous with snake oil. The company in question is doing legitimately impressive technical work, work that will define the category it is in, and almost no one outside its immediate customer base knows about it. Later that meeting, I asked the founder: Had anyone, anywhere, ever pulled off
Andrea Palacio and her husband thought they were playing it safe. In a search for a passive income business, they paid $470,000 for a South Florida landscaping company a few years ago. It was, in their words, a “boring business,” which was hands-off and had good cash flow. Within days of the deal closing, though, the seller vanished, 10 of the 12 employees quit, and revenue took a sudden dive from $70,000 per month to $40,000. Making matters worse, they had pledged personal assets as collateral
Below, Paul Osterman shares five key insights from his new book, Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment. Paul is a Professor Emeritus of Human Resources and Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. What’s the Big Idea? The rise of disposable work is allowing companies to gain flexibility and cut costs while shedding responsibility for their workers. We need guardrails to keep that flexibility from coming at the expense of workers and the public. Listen to the audio version
Families earning up to $250,000 can qualify for free tuition as elite private colleges up their grant aid and use it as a marketing tool.
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Despite rising prices and the travel industry focusing on the luxury segment, budget-minded vacationers are still finding ways to get away.
General Motors and Ford are looking for new potential growth areas, including by seeking military contracts and getting into energy storage businesses.
More employers are automatically enrolling workers into health savings accounts and paying contributions like a "match."
Scammers are spamming job candidates with emails and LinkedIn messages with offers that are too good to be true.
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel tells CNBC the company is pursuing AI opportunities on two paths.
Americans age 65 and older are suddenly the fastest-growing customers for cosmetic surgery.
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It seems as simple as moving a few letters around, but a new collaboration between Aflac, the provider of supplemental insurance and Ben Affleck, the actor and director, has been years in the making. Pairing Aflac, which has thrived with commercials featuring an anthropomorphic duck squawking out its name, and Affleck. the star of “Good […]
The firm says it needs to save about £1.7bn over the next two years.
Sprawling data center components from HVAC systems to tubing, wiring and semiconductors arrive primarily by truck, a boon for a business hit hard by trade wars.
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Despite typical first-time buyers navigating a challenging housing market in recent history, a growing number of young adults have been able to become homeowners.
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“She struggled with the thought of leaving everything to people who, in her eyes, had never made much time for her.”
Walmart's deal to deliver for Dunkin' follows one earlier this year for Subway sandwiches, as the nation's largest retailer targets Uber Eats and DoorDash.
The president needs lower gasoline prices and mortgage rates — fast.
Poland’s reclassification as a developed economy from an emerging market opens it up for investment by many more investors.
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There’s a long checklist when deciding where to live, especially in your retirement years.
Retirement savings hovered at record highs in the second quarter, pushing the number of 401(k) millionaires to a record as investors focused on their long-term goals despite persistent anxiety about the broader economy, Fidelity Investments said Thursday.
Discounted meat arriving from overseas has spiked consumer anxieties about what beef is safe to buy and eat.
Mortgage rates ticked up to a new high for the year, delivering more bad news for home buyers.
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In recent months, Americans have gotten more vocal about their concerns over data centers and the effects they could have on home values.
Based on the chatter on Wall Street, you’d think labor has never had it so good. Sadly for working Americans, this isn’t actually the case.
The ruling arrived before the Supreme Court could decide whether to intervene but appeared certain to set off yet another round of appeals.
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Republican groups had asked the court to clear the way for political parties to pay the same low-cost ad rates as candidates, a move that could undercut a Democratic advantage in the midterms.
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The president issued pardons or commutations to 30 people on Thursday, continuing his unorthodox and unpredictable use of clemency power.
Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.
A report from Labor Department investigators found former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated her own department's policy prohibiting harassment. She resigned in April.
The aggressive effort comes in the wake of news reports about the military’s diminished stocks of crucial munitions as the U.S. fights Iran.
An official who oversaw the vetting of ICE recruits warned that the agency was shortcutting vetting procedures for new hires, according to a whistleblower complaint.
The judge handling the legal battle over new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot rules extended her block of the rules for the November midterms.
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The Supreme Court ruled Friday that political parties should get discounted TV ad rates when they coordinate spending with candidates.
Live Updates: Iran war is "small potatoes" for U.S., Trump says cbsnews.com Trump downplays war with Iran, in which 18 US service members have been killed so far, as ‘small potatoes’ – live theguardian.com Brooks and Capehart on Trump calling Iran war 'small potatoes' pbs.org Iran war live: Trump says US may target Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’ aljazeera.com Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and defends Vance’s position that it’s not a ‘war’ apnews.com
The majority of the papers on Saturday focus on Reform UK following the party's annual conference.
The party says the tax cut will be paid for by reducing public spending by £80bn.
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Newly released Fetterman texts show a reluctance to perform constituent duties CBS News Behind Closed Doors, John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in the Work of a Senator WSJ Fetterman faces Dem revolt as bombshell report fuels push to oust him: 'Disgrace' Fox News ‘Too lazy to do the job’: Democrats dump on Fetterman after WSJ report Politico Former John Fetterman Aides Threaten to Expose Senator’s Internal Messages The New York Times
Judge refuses to block Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes staffers over CBS interview Politico Federal judge allows Pentagon to fire three Stars and Stripes journalists CNN Federal judge declines to halt firings of Stars and Stripes staffers The Hill Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists CBS News Judge refuses to block Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes journalists The Guardian
Democrats and Republicans have found common ground in this campaign season. Both parties have poured millions into ads attacking data centers as the public continues to protest the AI facilities.
As political races heat up heading into the midterms, candidates from both parties are increasingly joining the fray to voice concerns over Flock surveillance cameras.
As Dr. Anthony Fauci has faced public scrutiny from congressional Republicans, the D.O.J. has pursued a quieter and more expansive effort against a wider circle of researchers.
Data from Gallup shows that Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents have their largest advantage over Republicans since 2008.
The governors of Texas and Florida have taken steps to curtail the use of license-plate readers, even as the police say they help with solving crime.
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Trump's Venezuela oil deal uses U.S. law, courts and capital to make Venezuelan oil investable again. Critics' objections are real, but every one of them can be fixed.
The deal comes eight months after Washington ousted former President Nicolás Maduro in a military raid.
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Nigel Farage's admirers in the party are calling for a stronger operation as the party aims for power.
Missouri’s Supreme Court said a map redrawn to help Republicans could not be used in November and said voters should decide on the new boundaries.
Ex-Fetterman staffers promise more damaging details after blistering report: ‘Tip of the iceberg’ Fox News Former John Fetterman Aides Threaten to Expose Senator’s Internal Messages The New York Times ‘Too lazy to do the job’: Democrats dump on Fetterman after WSJ report Politico Pennsylvania Democrats denounce Fetterman as a ‘disgrace’ after WSJ report ms.now Behind Closed Doors, John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in the Work of a Senator WSJ
Brazilian beef was recently rejected from the EU for failing to meet quality standards and 30,000 pounds of Argentinian meat was recalled in Texas and Florida this summer.
Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him AP News Trump Threatens to Halt Some Trade Unless the Fed Cuts Rates The New York Times Opinion | Trump’s new plan to lower interest rates? Extort the Fed. The Washington Post Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates CNN Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates CNBC
The event with the Georgia and Texas Democrats will be hosted by Shonda Rhimes.
Trump says 'Stupidity causes inflation' and threatens to stop trade with foreign countries Fortune Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates CNBC Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him AP News Opinion | Trump’s new plan to lower interest rates? Extort the Fed. The Washington Post Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates CNN
The proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap a fund intended to provide federal child care subsidies to working parents.
Ten days ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting, the Trump administration looks to be in a full-court press to halt a rate hike in its tracks.
The judge asked whether prosecutors were still investigating Hearn's conduct -- and prosecutors said they were not.
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Several papers feature stories on what they say is Liam and Noel Gallagher's first joint interview in over 20 years.
The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.
More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods.
Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote BBC Opinion | Something Alarming Is About to Happen in Germany nytimes.com ‘This could just be the beginning’: minorities fear first far-right win in German state election The Guardian Could the right-wing extremist AfD govern a German state for the first time? Brookings Germany needs a new strategy for coping with the AfD The Economist
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The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.
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UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size bbc.com UN votes to adopt new map that makes our world look very different cnn.com The U.N. backs a new world map showing Africa in its true relative size npr.org Explanation of Vote Before the Vote for UNGA 80 Adoption on the Resolution to “Correct the Map” United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov) UN tells the world: Stop making Africa look small UN News
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Time Is No Longer on Iran’s Side in the Battle of the Blockades WSJ The US wants to manage the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran wants to break it cnn.com A More Confident Iran Emerges After Six Months of War With the U.S. nytimes.com Trump turns to a dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze Iran AP News Trump's Iran strategy: Could this become a forever war? dw.com
Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently in a Miami jail fighting extradition to the UK over separate charges and deny all the allegations.
If it wins an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two.
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Authorities fear the death toll in Viacha will rise and warn people to stay away from the barracks due to a risk of further explosions.
Tate brothers charged with further trafficking and sex crimes in Romania BBC Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate for trafficking minors, money laundering CNN Andrew Tate indicted in Romania for trafficking minors, money laundering Al Jazeera Andrew Tate indicted for trafficking and abusing 15-year-old The Telegraph Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate on trafficking minors and money laundering ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government became the country's longest-serving cabinet since World War II on Friday.
The visit comes as Trump renews his push for greater U.S. control of the self-governing Danish territory.
Images appear to show hundreds of protesters, all dressed in black and wearing face coverings.
Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte has posted bail after order issued for her arrest on charges she publicly threatened to arrange assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
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The Kremlin has denied that a mass mobilization is being prepared, but some military-age men are taking no chances.
Russia's attack on Hannivka showed emerging tactics that exploited gaps in Ukraine’s drone defenses using poor weather, small assault teams, and FPV drone interceptors.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to hold talks with Russia before travelling to Ukraine on Sunday.
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Carlos de Almeida Baptista Júnior describes 2022 meeting in new book as ex-leader’s son vies with Lula for presidency The far-right populist Jair Bolsonaro was in his final days as Brazil’s president when, six weeks after losing the election and still refusing to recognise the result, he summoned the heads of the armed forces to a meeting. The defence minister, Gen Paulo Sérgio Nogueira de Oliveira, took out a document from a plastic folder and handed copies to the commanders of the navy, army
Nepal-China floods latest: Rescuers in Nepal pull Chinese national alive from tunnel 10 days after floods CNN Rescue of Nepal hydropower workers ‘triumph for humans and humanity’, tunnelling expert says theguardian.com Nepali foreman rescued from tunnel says he stayed behind to help others Reuters Nepal rescuers pull two people alive 10 days after devastating floods WLWT 'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors BBC
First Lt. Tyler James Feehan, who was 25, had been deployed to an air base in Jordan when enemy missiles and drones lit up the sky. He is among the 18 Americans who have died since the war began.
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, plan to visit Kyiv next, in an effort to revive peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
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It was a light bulb moment: If monsoon rains keep kids from safely getting to school, let's create a floating school to pick them up! Bangladesh pioneered the idea. How's it doing?
Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods AP News Nepal-China floods latest: Rescuers in Nepal pull Chinese national alive from tunnel 10 days after floods CNN Rescuers in Nepal find two more people alive after flood disaster The Guardian Chinese Worker Rescued From Tunnel in Nepal 10 Days After Floods The New York Times Nepali foreman rescued from tunnel says he stayed behind to help others Reuters
Chinese national rescued from Nepal tunnel 10 days after flash flood Reuters Rescue of Nepal hydropower workers ‘triumph for humans and humanity’, tunnelling expert says The Guardian Nepal rescuers pull two people alive 10 days after devastating floods WLWT 9 Days After Flood, 2 Men Are Pulled Alive From Mud-Filled Tunnels in Nepal nytimes.com Nepal rescuers try to reach dozens trapped in tunnel after two found alive BBC
Greek air force jet crashes at annual aerial show near Athens NBC News F-4 Phantom crashes during Athens Flying Week display (photos+video) Philenews Greek F-4 Phantom Fighter Jet Crashes at Air Show North of Athens in Front of Thousands Ynetnews Greek air force jet crashes at annual aerial show, starts fire AP News Greek F-4 Phantom Crashes During Airshow Near Athens The Aviationist
US Central Command says the attacks came after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two of its Navy warships.
The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.
The King and Queen watched events including Highland dancing, caber tossing and pipe bands performing at the annual event in Royal Deeside.
Sarah Khalifa, 39, charged with forming organised criminal gang to manufacture and traffick drugs An Egyptian court sentenced a well-known television presenter and 11 others to death for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a sprawling drug case, official media reported on Saturday. The presenter, Sarah Khalifa, 39, is best known for her programme Mission Impossible, which dealt with issues concerning security and crime. Continue reading...
The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks.
Rescuers in Nepal find two more people alive after flash flood disaster The Guardian The Family Had Held Her Funeral, but She Was Clinging to Life The New York Times Two survivors miraculously rescued 10 days after devastating flash floods in Nepal CNN Chinese national rescued from Nepal tunnel 10 days after flash flood Reuters Rescuers pull Chinese worker, Nepali woman from flood wreckage alive Al Jazeera
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The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Harald V in Oslo next week.
Severe delays and cancellations are set to continue, with no trains between central London and the airport.
US president suggests he might support his Argentinian ally’s drive to reclaim sovereignty of disputed islands Donald Trump has long embraced vengeance. “I am your retribution,” he declared to an admiring audience at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) as he commenced his march back to the White House. It is unlikely Argentina, and far-flung holdovers of the former British empire, were on the US president’s mind at the time. Continue reading...
Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.
Officials accuse National Liberation Army of launching strike followed by clash inside military compound An attack involving explosives dropped from drones followed by a clash inside a military compound in north-eastern Colombia has killed at least three soldiers and wounded four, Colombia’s army said Saturday. Local authorities blamed the attack late Friday on the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN). It targeted a military unit in the municipality of Ocaña, in the Norte de Santander department
German Far-Right Surges, in Threat to Postwar Taboo on Extremists in Power The New York Times Germany’s far-right AfD is poised for power – and split on whether to cozy up to Trump CNN ‘We Can Only Win’: The Rise of the Far Right in Eastern Germany Bloomberg.com Germany Built a Firewall Against the Far Right. It’s on the Verge of Collapse. Politico Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote BBC
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Scientists have overturned a leading explanation for why male and female bonnethead sharks have differently shaped heads. Instead of males developing a pointed snout at maturity, both sexes actually begin with more pointed heads that become rounder with age, particularly in females.
Researchers at UC San Diego have demonstrated that a key cellular enzyme can accurately read an eight-letter genetic alphabet, doubling the four letters used by all known life on Earth. Detailed imaging revealed that RNA polymerase handles synthetic DNA letters in surprisingly similar ways to natural ones. The finding brings scientists closer to building expanded genetic systems that could perform entirely new biological functions.
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A new review found that GLP-1s offer significant improvements in obstructive sleep apnea associated with obesity. vitapix/E+/Getty Images New research has found that GLP-1 drugs may improve obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) related to obesity. The effects of tirzepatide (Zepound), which is FDA approved for OSA, were especially notable. GLP-1s appear to improve OSA associated with obesity by promoting fat loss in the neck, throat, and tongue. CPAP therapy should be continued until a physician has
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Recent research shows that the shingles vaccine may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A boy and the sea · E+/Getty A recent study found that the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) was associated with a 9% lower cardiovascular disease burden compared with the older live vaccine. Researchers observed lower burdens of coronary heart disease, heart failure, ischemic stroke in men, and atrial fibrillation (AFib) among those who received Shingrix. The CDC recommends the shingles
The FDA approved Rasonque (daraxonrasib), a groundbreaking new drug to treat metastatic pancreatic cancer. Photo courtesy of Revolution Medicines The FDA approved Rasonque, a new drug to treat the most common type of pancreatic cancer. A clinical trial found that those who received Rasonque had more than double the average survival rate: around 13 months compared to just over 6 months with chemotherapy alone. Pancreatic cancer was the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death globally
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
A recent study shows that a keto diet may offer greater health benefits for people with obesity. fcafotodigital · E+/Getty A recent study has shown that a ketogenic (keto) diet may offer more health benefits for people with obesity than other weight loss diets. The researchers compared a keto diet with the Mediterranean diet and a low fat, plant-forward diet. All three diets led to weight loss and reduced body fat, but the keto diet offered more benefits for liver and metabolic health. A d
A 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
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
Counterfeit versions of a drug which is still in clinical trials are flooding the black market.
The ACS notes that prostate cancer cases are on the rise, but early detection and screening may help reverse the trend. Maskot/Getty The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates there will be 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer in 2026. Prostate cancer cases increased by around 3% per year between 2014 and 2022, with the steepest increase occurring in advanced-stage diagnoses. The ACS says the increase in diagnoses is largely due to more men being screened, although many are still not being
The annual Medicare open-enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
The Toronto Blue Jays’ veteran outfielder offered a Brett Bateman response after his arrival was met with skepticism.
Serena Williams is using the women’s doubles event at the U.S. Open with her sister Venus in part to prepare herself to return to the singles court in 2027.
Damian Knyba upset Andy Ruiz Jr. on Friday at the Prudential Center in Newark. Full results from the card, highlights and post-fight reaction
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When the Russia-Ukraine War began in February 2022, sports groups implemented bans on Russian and Belarusian athletes. As the war continues, some are easing restrictions.
At the U.S. Open she is playing a whole new style game.
The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten a harsh update on their former veteran who was enjoying a resurgence with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The New York Yankees have reached a new record valuation following a historic sale update from a billionaire NFL owner.
The Philadelphia Phillies received an exit demand from their polarizing outfield veteran shortly before a late-season trade.
The Atlanta Braves made a surprising catcher signing shortly after a roster cut.
Set as Katie Taylor’s final fight, one of the greatest fighters in boxing is going for the undisputed title. Irish boxer Katie Taylor defense her WBO, IBF and WBA women’s super lightweight (junior welterweight) championship belts against French fighter Flora Pili. Additionally, the vacant WBC women’s super lightweight title is on the line, so the […]
LeBron James on Saturday teased an upcoming partnership with the prediction markets platform Polymarket in a social media post.
Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong is official for the vacant UFC women's flyweight title at UFC 332 on Oct. 3. Valentina Shevchenko is out for a year.
Through her Stronger Than You Think Foundation 2024 Paralympic medalist Ali Truwit is helping build the next generation of Team USA athletes towards the LA28 Games.
Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.
Conor Daly is one of the most popular drivers in IndyCar, even as a part-time driver. That changed when Dreyer & Reinbold announced Daly returns as full-time in 2027.
Salahdine Parnasse stopped Dan Hooker in his UFC debut at UFC Paris. Full results from all 14 bouts, projected bonus winners and the night's viral knockouts.
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
Halloween has officially arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood. Halloween Horror Nights opened Thursday at the theme park where screams of excitement turned to screams of fright. Guests rushed into the park to face this year’s collection of haunted houses, which included the Upside Down from Netflix’s “Stranger Things 5” and the vampire-infested Club Juke from […]
Jordan Firstman is hoping to join an exclusive club: the Oscars. And he might have someone on his team that can help him do it. “Club Kid,” Firstman’s directorial debut, arrived in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section and drew a six-minute standing ovation before A24 acquired it for a reported $17 million. Suddenly, one of […]
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “Troy,” the Season 3 finale of “Silo,” now streaming on Apple TV. In the Season 3 finale of Apple TV’s “Silo,” an amnesia-stricken Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) finally regains her memories just in time to declare war. But first, she confronts the disembodied voice behind The Algorithm, the malevolent […]
Paul Schrader looked visibly moved as his new film “The Basics of Philosophy,” about a professor confronted with his past sexual abuse, premiered out-of-competition at Venice to a moderate 4.5-minute ovation on Friday night. The crowd cheered “Bravi, Bravi!” as star Jack Huston patted him on the back and added to the cheering. Co-stars Sofia […]
Jay-Z’s “Jay-Z30” tour has been filled with guest appearances and his opening night at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was no exception: He brought out Lauryn Hill and Wyclef for a mini-Fugees reunion on their 1995 hit “Ready or Not,” and, in a nod to local talent, South London rapper Giggs after shouting him out in […]
WWE manager and Gentrys singer Jimmy Hart on the 1965 hit "Keep On Dancing" and creating music for WWE as Sun Records releases the new Gentrys album 'It's Been So Long.'
After more than 10 years, Amelia Dimoldenberg announced Chicken Shop Date was shutting up shop.
Movies developed and financed outside of the major studios and streamers have a massive hill to climb. It happens that Topic Studios, one such independent shop, has made it all the way up the Rockies — with some of the year’s buzziest films in tow. On the ground at this weekend’s Telluride Film Festival in […]
The US rapper rolled back the years for more than two hours at the first of his two shows in London.
Leigh doesn’t make any wrong moves here; just about every scene in the movie plays. Yet "Tender Loving Care" builds (or maybe I should say recedes) to something more schematic than it is powerful.
As Hollywood heads into the Creative Arts Emmy Awards this Sunday, Jahnel Curfman is reflecting on a career that has taken her from competitive gymnastics and professional dance to some of the biggest action productions in television and film—and, now, her fourth Emmy nomination.
Based on a novella by Colm Tóibín, it’s a movie austere enough to risk alienating its audience, yet if you get onto its wavelength you stay right there, inside the movie’s world.
The tender power of "Elsinore" is the way Scott’s performance takes us right inside Ian’s state-of-mind — his belief that what’s left of his life needs to mean something, and that playing Hamlet will give it that meaning.
If her epic, Oscar-shortlisted documentary “My Undesirable Friends: Part 1 — Last Air In Moscow” pulled off an astonishing feat, chronicling the last gasps of press freedom in Vladimir Putin’s Russia in real time, docmaker Julia Loktev somehow manages to raise the stakes in the film’s arresting sequel. Premiering out of competition in the Venice Open strand […]
With war still ravaging Iran — six months after the country was attacked by U.S. and Israeli forces — the Venice Film Festival is set to launch two Iranian films that will provide viewers vivid on-the-ground insight on the conflict’s societal impact as the country contends with bombs and its repressive regime. Ali Asgari, who […]
Spanish indie studio Impulse Cinema and Italy’s Fandango have forged a strategic partnership to boost Spanish and Italian productions through co-production, financing, distribution and global sales. The agreement was announced on Saturday at the Venice Production Bridge, the Venice Film Festival’s market focused on film production. Impulse Cinema, which is headed by Andrés Sánchez Pajares […]
“The Echo Chamber,” Andrea Pallaoro’s drama starring Alicia Vikander, Luca Marinelli and Susan Sarandon, has already landed distribution across a raft of key international territories ahead of its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Paradise City Sales has closed deals for Spain with Vertice360; Australia and New Zealand with Umbrella; Poland with Gutek; Czech […]
As biographical films on major historical figures go, “The Idiot(s)” starts off with an advantage over most, since it covers only a finite, conflict-laden passage of its subject’s storied life. This enjoyably off-kilter dramedy then further ingratiates itself with viewers bored of traditionalist hagiographies, because it also functions as a biting exercise in separating the […]
Pan-Arab distributor Mad Solutions and Egyptian multihyphenate Haitham Dabbour’s Irth platform dedicated to supporting standout writers across the Arab world announced a strategic partnership on Saturday at the Venice Film Festival that aims to boost quality content output from the region. Under the pact, Mad Solutions and Irth will jointly “develop, package and support film, television and […]
Lav Diaz is developing a film about false prophets and a screen adaptation of José Rizal’s “Noli Me Tangere,” the Filipino auteur reveals, alongside details on “Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors” (“Makikiraan Po”), his Spanish colonization drama premiering in the Venice Open section of the Venice Film Festival. Diaz tells Variety, “Right now, I’m working […]
Swiss cinema is resonating domestically and abroad as homegrown films and international co-productions continue to entice local audiences and festival goers around the globe. At Venice this year, Swiss titles and co-productions boasting high-profile talent unspool throughout the festival. Switzerland is also a country of focus at the Venice Production Bridge industry strand with seven […]
The studio released an official catch-up list ahead of December’s release. We have easy links to watch every one of the movies so you can get up to speed.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Catherine Lagaʻaia’s live-action version of Disney’s "Moana" arrives on digital streaming this week after hitting choppy waters in theaters.
“You carry a lot of weight around, don’t you?” In Guy Nattiv’s observant, harrowing and unmistakably feminine “The Liberation,” this line marks the first time someone truly sees through fortysomething protagonist Rita Cooper. Based on Nattiv’s own grandmother (alongside various cult survivors) and played by Carrie Coon with extraordinary emotional presence and pent-up energy privately […]
Both well-established and up-and-coming Swiss filmmakers are taking part in the Venice Film Festival’s Production Bridge industry strand, where Switzerland will be one of the country’s in focus at the Gap-Financing Market. Seven Swiss projects and co-productions are among the total of 38 fiction and documentary works featured in the Venice Production Bridge’s Gap-Financing Market […]
The idea for “The Difficult Bride” traces back to a story Rubaiyat Hossain heard as a 7 year old, visiting a Dhaka beauty parlor with her mother. “There was a bride who died there,” Hossain says. “Everyone knew this story from our generation, and I remember being seven, and even at that time, I had […]
The Cars collection and experiences at Formula 1 Gran Premio d’Italia 2026 in Monza may be Disney and Formula 1’s most natural collaborations yet.
The network this week took Maria Bartiromo off the air, pulling one of the last hosts whose coverage of Dominion Voting Systems drew an expensive defamation lawsuit.
Even a very successful thriller writer fights self-doubt. His new tough-talking writing guide doubles as a memoir that explains why, and how to beat it.
Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard (“La Vie en Rose”) is at the Venice Film Festival in a new guise, as tutor of Biennale College Cinema, the workshop allowing emerging filmmakers to develop and produce micro-budget feature-length films, which is sponsored by Chanel. Biennale College Cinemas was conceived 15 years ago by Venice chief Alberto Barbera in tandem […]
Trapped in a cave by a killer, Anna Pigeon must find a way to save herself in "The Rope" while dealing with a gut-wrenching memory about Zach's murder.
If Shinya Tsukamoto’s “Mr Nelson, Did You Kill People?” were the first, or even the 51st, movie to litigate the atrocities committed by U.S. troops during the Vietnam War, perhaps on a purely informational level some justification would exist for its crudely simplistic approach. Nuance is often a casualty of war, especially when that war […]
“Because it’s there” is the famous, possibly apocryphal, reply attributed to British mountaineer George Mallory when asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest. Unlike present-day climber Jim Morrison, Mallory didn’t also want to ski down it. But doesn’t the same non-answer apply? Why are certain people compelled toward any of these reckless, perilous, barely […]
Robert Pattinson wants Chris Hansen to like “Primetime,” a tense thriller about the television journalist and “To Catch a Predator” host, which premieres on Saturday afternoon at the Venice Film Festival. The real-life Hansen has been vocal in his skepticism of the movie, which he said he hasn’t seen because he declined to sign a […]
A keenly observed class drama shown through the eyes of a child, Shalini Adnani’s “Our Share of Sand” overcomes its characters’ narrow construction through its brooding intensity. Set against a sand-mining crisis in modern India, it tells of a 12-year-old British Asian girl, Maya (Maya Mehta), who returns to the country to join her industrialist […]
That title gives a first clue towards how misbegotten and compromised this new Tom and Jerry joint is. Everybody knows that Tom and Jerry shouldn’t be searching for a forbidden compass, whatever that might be: If the perma-warring pair are on a quest for something, it ought to be, say, some pickles for a big […]
A new trio has taken the wheel of the motoring TV show from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.
Katy Perry scores her third new hit on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. of 2026 as her 'Prism' tune "Legendary Lovers" debuts on the ranking.
Al Pacino didn’t travel to the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of “Father Joe,” but he sent a video message with well wishes to his collaborators on the movie. “I wish I was there with all of you in Venice, which is great and lovely. I’ve had films there. I’ve been there. I’ve experienced […]
In news that might not surprise anyone, Liam and Noel Gallagher skipped the Venice Film Festival press conference for their upcoming Disney+ documentary “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger” on Saturday. The two brothers — who reunited last year for their massive “Live ’25” tour after a 15-year feud — arrived on the Lido in […]
Veteran auteur Nanni Moretti – who has had nine movies in competition at Cannes — is back in Venice after 37 years with “It Will Happen Tonight,” a romantic drama toplining French star Louis Garrel and Italian A-lister Jasmine Trinca (“La Storia,” “Supersex”). “Years ago I had coined this slightly stupid phrase that I used to […]
The Queen lead singer's longtime friend pays tribute to him in 'A Life in Lyrics.'
Harry Styles could reach double-digit Grammy nominations with music from his latest album ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’
John Cena talks the 'Search for Cena' campaign and shares groundbreaking idea for a career retrospective.
For anyone whose happy place is an old-school library reading room, all aged dark wood and green-and-gold reading lamps casting warm islands of light in the velvety murk, “Chronovisor” will be a near-fetishistic delight — even as it makes quite unhappy places of such hallowed havens of learning. The first feature by U.S. writer-directors Jack […]
Three teenagers, unclothed, stand close to one another in a forest, gently caressing the wounds they have inflicted on one another. This is the climactic moment in “Oasis,” a film that at times feels like a Grimms Brothers fairytale, and, at others, an all-too-real vision of modern-day youth in crisis. If you were told that […]
Who will direct Wonder Woman? Some recent quotes have started some buzz around a talented candidate who has worked in the genre before.
“Can you get tighter in on him?” Chris Hansen (Robert Pattinson) demands of the technician editing his latest “To Catch a Predator” segment. He has noticed that when his would-be pedophile prey finally spot him, stepping out of an upstairs bedroom or strolling through the kitchen door of the house designed to ensnare evildoers like […]
The Last of Us season 3 is on the way, but Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann are making it clear they have nothing to do with it.
Silo season 3's finale blew away fans, and now the show has set an IMDB record with its review scores ahead of season 4.
Two Rihanna smashes from 'Anti' — "Love on the Brain" and "Kiss It Better" — both return to the Billboard Global 200 together.
Two action flicks, Paramount’s “By Any Means” and A24’s “Onslaught,” arrived in theaters on Friday. But neither could dethrone “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which remains No. 1 in its sixth weekend in theaters. “Spider-Man” added $3.9 million on Friday, pushing it past the mind-boggling milestone of $900 million domestically. It’s now the fastest movie to […]
Marilyn Monroe would have turned 100 this year. So when Maggie Gyllenhaal was approached to make a movie about her, she asked for a weekend to daydream about what that milestone might look like. What came back was “Flesh Impact,” a 17-minute short that hands the most consumed movie star of the 20th century something […]
“Primetime,” a thriller starring Robert Pattinson as “To Catch a Predator” host Chris Hansen, made its debut at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday to an enthusiastic seven-minute ovation. Venice went fully in for Pattinson’s immersive performance as Hansen, the “Dateline” journalist and host who sets out to make television history with “To Catch a […]
Not everything labeled “old-fashioned” needs to carry negative connotations. A handwritten letter, your grandma’s rice pudding, the cocktail — all nice old-fashioned things. But the moment Alberto Iglesias’ sweet music flows out of the speakers at the start of “It Will Happen Tonight,” “old-fashioned” starts veering perilously into dowdy territory. When the camera zooms out […]
Nothing sharpens the mind like working within constraints. Made on a shoestring production grant of €200,000 ($234,000) and given three weeks to write a screenplay and outline a production schedule, ‘Tijuana, Todavía’ by Mexico’s Gabriel Gutiérrez Morales has been rewarded with a slot at the 83rd Venice Film Festival where it vies for the Queer […]
“Evil Dead” star Bruce Campbell is opening up about his battle with cancer, revealing that he’s been given about five years to live. Back in March, Campbell revealed he had been diagnosed with a cancer that was “treatable but not curable.” “These days, when someone is having a health issue, it’s referred to as an […]
After feuding for the past few years, Kanye West and Kid Cudi have made up and reunited during West’s Chicago concert on Friday night. West performed the past two nights in his hometown of Chicago to promote his latest album, “Bully,” and welcomed several surprise guests to the stage. Cudi joined his longtime collaborator for […]
A popular show has returned with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes critic score, and it's one of TV's best offerings this week.
Mandy Moore knows how to travel with her kids. She hands them a tablet for some screen time. Not that the children have carte blanche on what they could watch. Instead, Moore uses ABCmouse, a childhood education app that she says keeps the kiddos occupied while teaching them how to read. It also offers lessons […]
Andrew Haigh has built a career watching people at the precise moment their lives come apart — and finding, in the wreckage, something close to grace. At the 53rd Telluride Film Festival, the British writer-director received the Silver Medallion, the festival’s career tribute, alongside Sandra Hüller and John Malkovich. The honor recognizes a sensibility built […]
Microsoft, Sony, Sega and other companies had their IP ripped off by the White House, but haven’t said a word.
On the centennial of father's birth, Ravi Coltrane talks about turning the home where the jazz legend spent a crucial period in the 1950s into a cultural heritage and community space.
The 2016 documentary “Supersonic,” focused on Oasis’ beginnings and incredibly fast rise to superstardom, made no mention of what was then the most salient fact about the Gallagher brothers: that from 2009, they were no longer on speaking terms. Ten years after that Asif Kapadia-produced doc, the concert film “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger” […]
Let’s dispense with the suspense. Mike Leigh has been nominated for an Academy Award seven times and has won it zero times. That seems wrong. He has a Palme d’Or, a Golden Lion, five decades of films that taught generations of actors what unglamorous truth looks like and one of the most distinctive bodies of […]
The film centers itself on Pete Townshend’s contradictions, his growing pains, his turmoil, and his complexity as a human being and rock artist. And that’s all good. But given where it sets the bar, there’s too much that's left out.
Andrew Scott is the prince of Telluride. There are performances that feel like a reckoning, and performances that feel like a resurrection. Andrew Scott’s work in “Elsinore,” which had its world premiere Friday night at the Telluride Film Festival, is somehow both — a great actor playing a great actor as the curtain starts to […]
Robert Pattinson's film “Primetime,” which chronicles Chris Hansen’s true crime “To Catch a Predator” series from NBC’s “Dateline,” is being met with near-unanimous praise by critics at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival.
Alexandra Artrip, who played the youngest daughter of Sandra Bullock’s character Sally Owens in 1998’s “Practical Magic,” has weighed in on the sequel’s decision to recast her and fellow original actor Evan Rachel Wood in the upcoming sequel. Artrip played Antonia Owens alongside Wood as her older sister Kylie, but their roles were given to […]
Oasis mania hit Venice Film Festival on Saturday night as Liam and Noel Gallagher presented the world premiere of their highly anticipated documentary “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” The rock doc received an eight-minute standing ovation as the once-estranged brothers held hands and raised them triumphantly. The atmosphere in the Palazzo del Cinema was electric […]
Penélope Cruz became an Oscar winner when 2008’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” made her the first Spanish actress to win an acting Oscar. Seventeen years later, she is not chasing a second statuette so much as choosing which vehicle to ride to the ceremony — because this season she has three. The biggest of the three […]
“The Dog Stars,” director Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic tale starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin, is projected to drop big in its second weekend of release after an already weak opening frame at the box office.
"One Night Only," a romantic comedy starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, arrives on digital streaming this week after generating little heat at the box office.
How BTS is bringing entertainment and culture to LA with their four nights of shows and the city declaring it as "BTS Week," Includes exclusive photos and quotes.
Hung juries are not common, but the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy was emotionally wrenching and uniquely complicated.
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The mistrial in the case of the 36-year-old Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her three children sets up the possibility of another trial in a matter that has sown division and drawn attention to postpartum mental health.
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In Virginia’s Franklin County, Henry Law made the switch from illicit moonshine production to commercial sales. Sometimes, he said, he misses the chase.
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"Blue," a statue that's been on the grounds of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. for 7 years has been dismantled and removed.
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After a mistrial, Timothy Cruz must decide whether to retry Lindsay Clancy on first-degree murder charges, downgrade the charges or drop the case.
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The defense lawyer for Lindsay Clancy showed empathy for his client in showcasing her mental health problems. That may have made all the difference.
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