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Why Thousands of Travelers Are STRANDED at Major Airports Right NOW

Flights halted at several major airports in Northeast due to tech problems  The Washington Post Airport operations resume after aging circuit and backup system failure caused travel meltdown at major Northeast travel hubs  CNN Northeast US airports resume operations after telecom outage disrupts thousands of flights  The Times of India Ground stop lifted at PHL, but major delays expected to continue following equipment outage  6abc Philadelphia Flights resume at PHL after severed fiber line trig

Google News·Tech·36d ago
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Why a Canadian Province Just Sued the World's MOST POWERFUL AI Company

Canadian province alleges deadly attack could have been prevented if company had warned police of shooter’s ChatGPT use British Columbia has sued OpenAI in California, saying a mass shooting at a school in the province could have been prevented if the company had warned local ⁠law enforcement that the shooter ⁠had used ChatGPT to ​plan the massacre. The lawsuit filed in San Francisco federal court on Monday names OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, as defendants. It is seeking damages to fund recov

The Guardian·Tech·36d ago

Acer 40% Off Promo Codes

From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.

WIRED·Tech·36d ago

Apple Just Built Something That Has Nothing to Do With TECH

Apple is bringing a new live music venue to London. Located in Battersea Power Station, Apple Music Hall is a state-of-the-art venue “designed to connect artists and fans through bespoke, intimate performances unlike anywhere else,” Apple said in its announcement on Tuesday. “Apple’s deep love for music dates all the way back to the very […]

Variety·Tech·36d ago

Can You Forget How You FEEL About Meta?

In 2021, as a whistleblower emerged with dramatic allegations that Facebook was harming children, CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a rebuttal on Facebook. “We care deeply about issues like safety, well-being and mental health. It’s difficult to see coverage that misrepresents our work and our motives,” he wrote in a note to Meta staff, which he reposted publicly. “At the most basic level, I think most of us just don’t recognize the false picture of the company that is being painted.” Away from the str

The Verge·Tech·35d ago

The Word Steve Jobs BANNED That Built Apple's Most Loyal Customers

“Today, brands must consistently earn the right to be chosen by proving value to their customers.” McKinsey said it. Every brand knows it. Customer loyalty has never been more important—or harder to maintain. So, what’s the secret to maintaining it? Simple. Love. Why the Apple Stores ‘loved’ customers The iMac was a cult hit as of its release in 1997. However, it didn’t truly accomplish Steve Jobs’s goal for it, which was to reach a new customer. Steve knew that for Apple to win, he had to contr

Fast Company·Tech·36d ago

The Single Word That Just Added BILLIONS to Zuckerberg's Fortune OVERNIGHT

Why Muse really just added billions to Meta's market cap and to Mark Zuckerberg's net worth  finance.yahoo.com Enjoy Meta’s Bump While It Lasts—But Known That Chip Stocks Are a Safer AI Bet  Barron's Zuckerberg Adds $25 Billion To Fortune In Single Day—Here’s Why  Forbes Korean Chip Stocks Gain as Meta’s Muse AI Agent Spurs Enthusiasm  Bloomberg AI connectors could spark the next App Store-style boom. Here's how they work.  Business Insider

Google News·Tech·35d ago

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20 Google Docs Tricks Even POWER Users Don't Know About

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Google Docs turned 20 this year, so I’m sharing 20 of my favorite GDocs features you might find useful. 1. Type with my voice Tools > Voice typing When I’m tired of typing, I dictate. I like voice typing with Google Docs to add sentences to a blank page as I think out loud. Here’s a sample of my dictated text. Read it aloud to test your voice typing. The transcripti

Fast Company·Tech·35d ago

The Comeback NO ONE Saw Coming: Winamp vs. SPOTIFY

At the end of the 20th century, as digital music was first becoming a thing, Winamp was must-have software for many people. The audio player, which famously featured a llama mascot and sounds of a bleating llama when you started it up, has never completely gone away, but it has long since been overshadowed by embedded media players from Microsoft, Apple, and other companies. Now, Winamp is looking to reclaim some of its former relevance, announcing a partnership with Paris-based Deezer to relaun

Fast Company·Tech·35d ago

The Phone With THREE Cameras That Will Make Yours Look OBSOLETE

All three rear cameras use 200-megapixel sensors. | Image: Oppo Oppo's new Find X10 Pro Max flagship phone, launched today in China, is the first anywhere to use 200-megapixel sensors on all three of its rear cameras. A 17-stop dynamic range for the main camera, delivered thanks to what Oppo calls "DeepPix sensor technology," suggests megapixel count won't be the only thing this camera has going for it - a good thing, since raw resolution hasn't been the main driver of smartphone image quality

The Verge·Tech·35d ago

Peloton's 'CHEAPER' Treadmill That Folds — But There's a Catch

Peloton said phones aren’t the only things that can fold. Last year, Peloton did a sweeping refresh of its hardware that added cameras, fans, and AI-powered software called Peloton IQ. This year, it's zeroing in on its treadmill lineup - refreshing its two existing Treads and adding the new, more affordable Tread Flex into the fold. At a New York City launch event, Peloton chief product officer Nick Caldwell told the press the $2,195 Flex - which can be folded upright to save 50 percent more f

The Verge·Tech·35d ago

The Mac That Apple REFUSES to Make

Come on, how adorable would this be? | Image: The Verge, Apple The Mac Mini is a great little desktop computer, and back when it cost $599, it was easy to recommend to anyone who wanted something speedy, simple, and cheap. The new M6 model is even better, but it starts at $899, and its 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU might actually be overkill for someone who just wants macOS and mostly does web stuff. That's why we need a Mac Neo. The MacBook Neo proves Apple can get good-enough laptop performanc

The Verge·Tech·35d ago

Waymo's New Partnership Could Make Rides CHEAPER Than You Think

Waymo has made several attempts over the years at offering transit discounts to its customers in the hopes of getting them to more frequently use the company's robotaxis to connect with a train or a bus. The Alphabet-owned company announced the latest effort today, teaming up with Visa to offer a discount on robotaxi rides when they use Waymo to connect with transit. The new incentive is being rolled out first to customers in the San Francisco-Bay Area. When riders use a Visa credit card to tak

The Verge·Tech·35d ago

These Glasses Can Now BOOST Voices Better Than Ever Before

EssilorLuxottica, the company that Meta partnered with for its Ray-Ban smart glasses, announced a new version of its Nuance Audio glasses that are designed to double as discreet over-the-counter hearing aids. The new Nuance Audio Plus still manages to squeeze their FDA cleared hearing aid tech into temple arms that don't look much thicker than what you'll find on a standard pair of glasses. But the new Plus option introduces improved sound boosting, better voice clarity, extra on-device controls

The Verge·Tech·35d ago

The Virtual Border Wall FAILURES That Cost Lives

The US has spent billions building a “virtual wall” of surveillance towers along its southern border over the past 25 years, promising they will help detect and apprehend border crossers and save lives. But a groundbreaking investigation by MIT Technology Review has documented hundreds of people who moved through areas watched by these towers without…

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The SHOCKING Xbox Shake-Up That Just Changed Gaming FOREVER

Xbox has laid off an additional 268 employees this week as part of its previously announced job-eliminations plan. The new cuts primarily affect Halo Studios, other first-party studios and the XGS management and central functions layer, Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty said in a memo to staff Tuesday. Amid the cuts, the Microsoft-owned gaming […]

Variety·Tech·35d ago
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The Beats Headphones That Could Replace Your EARBUDS Forever

The Beats 360 are designed to last through your sweaty workouts. Everyone has seen someone at the gym or running around their neighborhood wearing headphones that were never designed for workouts. Quite often those headphones are Beats. Good news for the earbud haters: The new Beats 360 over-ear headphones are durable and built to withstand sweat, with water resistance and swappable knit ear cups. And there aren't many headphones out there like them. IP ratings are a bit out of the ordinary o

The Verge·Tech·35d ago
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Why Xbox Fans Are Saying the Brand They Loved Is DISAPPEARING

Xbox has become a shell of its former self - and things are only getting worse. As part of its planned cuts impacting around 3,200 workers, the company announced today more changes that will further dilute the brand. Studios are being consolidated, others are on the brink of being closed altogether, and Xbox's most iconic franchise, Halo, is being moved to a new developer. The future of Xbox looks more uncertain than ever. Today's news includes "eliminating 268 roles across Halo Studios, other f

The Verge·Tech·35d ago
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How AI Is About to Transform Every Customer Experience You HAVE

This session celebrates a new Fast Company recognition program: Fast Company Pacesetters. These are executives who are innovating at the intersection of AI, technology, and the customer experience. How can companies use AI to remove friction without sacrificing trust? What does it mean to design experiences that are not only smarter, but truly natural? If you have customers, you won’t want to miss the insights these leaders will deliver. Pacesetters is presented by TCS.

Fast Company·Tech·35d ago

Rivian Just Achieved What Tesla NEVER Could in This Timeframe

Rivian always planned for its all-important R2 vehicle to be less expensive than its pricey R1 predecessors, but also less polluting. The production process for the R2 would rely on more renewable energy, and the vehicle itself would feature more recycled and biodegradable materials than the models that came before it. With this and a few other tricks, Rivian set the target to achieve a 50 percent lifetime carbon reduction for the R2 by 2030. Today, the company released its 2025 impact report o

The Verge·Tech·35d ago
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Andreessen Horowitz's New 'Academy' Has No Homework — But There's a CATCH

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is creating an "academy" positioned as a pipeline for young people to build or join a Silicon Valley startup. The "Horowitz Andreessen Academy" will launch with 10 partners, including Anduril, Anthropic, Coinbase, Google, Meta, NVIDIA, OpenAI, Palantir, Replit, and Stripe, along with $42 million in funding led by a16z. While billed as a "highly selective school," it does not grant any degree or accreditation. Instead, students will attend short cla

The Verge·Tech·35d ago
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Bill Gates' Secret Coalition to Make AI Do What It's NEVER Done

Bill Gates told his foundation’s Goalkeepers gathering that “increased generosity” and “the smart use of AI” together could accelerate the fight against inequality, urging the world’s richest countries to expand international aid and apply artificial intelligence toward what he considers “lifesaving innovations.” “We failed to build in the right human values and ways of keeping our moral code controlling what these AIs do,” Gates, the foundation’s chair, said during a Monday conversation with po

Fast Company·Tech·35d ago

Apple's SECRET Fitness Device Could Make Your Smartwatch OBSOLETE

The Whoop MG fitness band. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple is working on a new fitness tracker with a screenless design, similar to the one made by Whoop, according to a report from Bloomberg. A prototype of the device reportedly has "a thin fabric band with a sensor-equipped computing module." The device is in an early stage of development and likely wouldn't arrive before 2028 if Apple decides to release it, Bloomberg reports. In addition to Whoop's lineup of 5.0 bands, t

The Verge·Tech·35d ago

Why Nvidia's CEO Just Called Out AI's Biggest Names for LYING

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pushed back hard against recent “doomsday” warnings about artificial intelligence on Sunday, telling CBS there is a “0% chance” of an AI doomsday scenario by 2030 and calling AI leaders “irresponsible” for frightening people unnecessarily. Huang is co-founder, president, and CEO of Nvidia, which has become the most valuable publicly traded company on Earth because it dominates the market for the advanced chips that power the AI boom. Speaking with CBS Sunday Morning, Huan

Fast Company·Tech·35d ago

AI Is About to Make Influencers IRRELEVANT — Here's How

From what wool coat to buy ahead of the winter season, to what home appliance is a must-have, consumers have increasingly become reliant on influencers on their social media feeds recommending them their latest purchases. That is, until AI entered the room. According to a recent survey by global research firm Gartner, 35% of consumers looking for shopping recommendations are relying less on influencers than before, as AI-generated content becomes more widespread across platforms. The survey was

Fast Company·Tech·35d ago

Save $30 on Apple's Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a NUMPAD

A rare discount on Apple’s dark color keyboard. | Image: The Verge Until the end of the day on September 22nd, 2026, Best Buy and Amazon have the black Apple Magic Keyboard on sale for $169.99, a $30 discount from the usual price. This is the souped-up version of Apple’s full-size, wireless keyboard, with a Touch ID button, numerical pad, arrow keys, plus additional function keys. The Touch ID functionality is compatible with macOS computers running version 15.1 or newer on Apple-made silicon.

The Verge·Tech·35d ago

The Intelligence GAP That Nobody's Talking About

Years ago, when I was the director of a strategic design MBA program, I would invite business leaders to join our graduate students over dinner and conversation. Inevitably, there was a moment in the recounting of their origin story when these successful leaders would reference a significant crossroads that required some major decision making. But they didn’t reference rationale and logic. Instead, they mused that “something told me not to do the deal” or “something told me to work with Lucy ins

Fast Company·Tech·35d ago

The Preorder Deal That Gets You FREE Pixel Buds Worth $99

An early look at the first set of Googlebooks The Android-powered Googlebooks are coming soon, with familiar brands and specs that rival Windows Copilot machines. For anyone eager to get their hands on any the new laptops, there’s a preorder perk you may want to know about lasting until October 25th, 2026. When you add a Googlebook to your cart at Best Buy, a pair of Pixel Buds 2A in hazel will be added for free. You can preorder now, with some systems shipping as early as October 5th, 2026. I

The Verge·Tech·35d ago

Why People Are Deliberately DESTROYING Their $1,000 Smartphones — On Purpose

As personal devices continue to advance, more and more consumers are craving the opposite: a way to dumb down their smartphones back to the simple tech of yesteryear. According to the latest Pew Research surveys, over half of American adults (53%) self-identify as spending too much time on their phone, with one in four adults saying they’re on their smartphones “almost constantly.” Those figures increase among younger demographics, with 70% of Americans ages 18–29 saying they spend too much time

Fast Company·Tech·35d ago

The iPhone Camera Features Apple Just Confirmed You'll NEVER Get on Your Current Phone

Apple's new texture and grain controls for stylizing photos will be more limited on older phones than initially expected. A confusingly worded press release from Apple indicated that the new features, announced alongside the iPhone 18 and 18 Pro earlier this month, would be "available" on older devices like the iPhone 16 and iPhone Air that "support the latest generation of Photographic Styles." But it turns out that "available" didn't mean that older iPhone models would have full access to th

The Verge·Tech·35d ago

Saudi Arabia Just Unveiled an EV So BIZARRE It Makes the Cybertruck Look Normal

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is mostly known for its global dominance over petroleum production and oil reserves - not necessarily cars and auto manufacturing, and certainly not electric vehicle production. So it was a little surprising on Monday when a Saudi startup called Ceer unveiled a pair of hyper-angular, spaceship-like EVs, with plans to launch an additional five models by 2030. The Exobot (yes, that's the real name) sedan and SUV are expected to go on sale in Saudi Arabia starting in 202

The Verge·Tech·35d ago
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Why Rabbit's Latest Move Just Made Hardware OBSOLETE

Rabbit, the company behind the underwhelming R1 device, is rolling out a standalone AI agent that you don't need its hardware to use, as reported earlier by Wired. The startup says its new OS3 "agentic operating system" runs in the cloud but operates locally across Windows, Mac, and Linux devices. According to Rabbit, you can add up to five devices to one account, along with your preferred AI models. OS3 will automatically determine the devices, files, apps, and AI models it needs to complete a

The Verge·Tech·35d ago
Business
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Amazon's Colorado River Plan Has One GLARING Omission

Amazon plans to spend $20 million on water conservation projects along the Colorado River, a crucial but dwindling water supply for 40 million people in the Western US. The initiative comes as Amazon and other tech companies face mounting scrutiny over how much water their data centers use. Amazon has a goal of becoming water positive - replenishing more water than it uses - by the end of the decade. It recently disclosed some information about its water use, but we still have an incomplete pic

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The Gen Z Job Interview Habit That's DIVIDING the Internet

Millennials got raked over the coals for their avocado toast. Now, Gen Z job seekers are being castigated by online recruiters and the rest of the internet for their iced lattes. In a recent TikTok, corporate recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen said her Gen Z clients were showing up to interviews with an iced coffee in hand. Her advice: Don’t do that because it can be perceived as unprofessional. “When you show up with an iced coffee or an iced latte, this interview is just a stop on your list of erran

Before AI Takes Your Job, You Need to Understand THIS

Over the past three years, Ford has hired about 350 veteran engineers, some of them former employees, to find the failure points its automated quality systems and AI inspection tools were missing. It needed them because, as its vice president of vehicle hardware engineering has since admitted, the company had assumed that introducing artificial intelligence and feeding it design requirements would be enough to produce a high-quality product. It was not. Ford is not an outlier. Klarna announced i

Palestinian Luxury Sneakers Made Amid CONFLICT Now Available in U.S.

If you visit a Palestinian home, you might come across a colorful geometric pattern adorning the throw pillows or tea towels.  For 3000 years, women across the South Hebron Hills in the West Bank have learned the art of tatreez, a form of cross-stitch embroidery that is passed down from generation to generation. The motifs, which often feature stars and cypress trees—and the color palette of browns, blues, and reds—are meant to conjure the beauty of the Mediterranean landscape.  “We do embroider

Nike's Futuristic Speed Suit Has an Opening for THIS — And It's Genius

English middle-distance runner Keely Hodgkinson set a new meet record when she won the 800 meters at the all-female Athlos track meet in London on September 18, and she did it wearing a futuristic full-length speed suit with a hood, open back, and opening for a ponytail. Hodgkinson won the event with a time of 1 minute 56.4 seconds. It’s a punishing, all-out race over two full laps that requires a mix of speed and endurance; she took the inside lane during the first lap and pulled away from the

The Next-Gen CNBC That's About to Disrupt Business NEWS

Sammi Cohen has hundreds of thousands of followers who tune in to her podcast focused on the intersection of business, tech and culture — and she thinks they’re hungry for a live dose of her brand of news and analysis. Next month, Cohen is launching Social Commerce Network (SCN), a digital-first business news network livestreamed […]

Variety·Business·35d ago

Fashion Giants Unite for RADICAL Energy Transformation

When it comes to making the fashion industry more sustainable, there’s only so much a brand can change about its own actions. Around 70% of the industry’s total emissions come from upstream activities in supply chains, like fiber and fabric production. That means for fashion brands to really meet their climate goals, they have to help their suppliers become more sustainable, too.  Now, Levi Strauss & Co. and Marks & Spencer are launching an effort to do just that, called the Fashion Renewable Co

The Culture Mistake That's Killing Your COMPANY

An exhausted founder is a committed one. That’s one of the non-negotiable rules of startup culture. Elon Musk slept on the Tesla factory floor. Marissa Mayer pulled 130-hour weeks during her time at Google. I worked 18 hours a day, skipping meals and sleep to squeeze in a few more “productive” hours. So if you’re getting eight hours of sleep, eating lunch away from your laptop, and your company still hasn’t made the unicorn list…well, you’re clearly the problem. Hustle culture didn’t start with

Where Enterprise AI's Real ADVANTAGE Actually Comes From

The strongest AI agent we recently tested completed 61.7% of 107 real-world commerce tasks. That number captures where agentic AI stands today. A system that can complete six out of every 10 complicated business tasks can already take meaningful work off someone’s plate. But for businesses, model choice is only part of the decision. The larger task is matching each workflow with a system that can complete it reliably at an operating cost that makes sense. For much of the AI boom, progress has be

The $77 BILLION Problem That Could Sink Hollywood's Latest MEGA-MERGER

Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison has prevailed in his dogged pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery. Now comes the hard part: making the economics of the combined company work, given an extremely high debt load of the combined media company. Following the announcement of Paramount’s settlement with the 12 Democratic state attorneys general resolving their antitrust case […]

Variety·Business·35d ago

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The Two Words Jeff Bezos Repeated for 30 Years That Built AMAZON

Jeff Bezos has repeated the same mantra for three decades: two words he credits with Amazon’s astonishing growth from a Seattle garage to the world’s largest company. Amazon just claimed the No. 1 spot on Fortune’s annual Global 500 list, which ranks companies by annual revenue.   In a rare sit-down interview to mark the milestone, Bezos reflected on the principles that drove Amazon’s success.  The conversation covered innovations that fueled the company’s growth, such as cloud computing, roboti

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Why GEICO Is Suddenly Making Holiday Specials

Geico’s famous animated Gecko used to turn up only in TV commercials. He recently enjoyed guest-star billing on a podcast. The cartoonish figure with the sophisticated accent appeared in June on WNBA player Azzi Fudd’s ‘Fudd Around and Find Out,” thanks to A.I. that allowed the character to interact with the sports star. “There’s not […]

Variety·Business·35d ago

The Restaurant Chain Quietly VANISHING From Your Neighborhood

TGI Fridays has continued to see its physical U.S. store footprint shrink since it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late 2024. According to the casual dining chain’s latest franchise disclosure document (FDD), which was amended earlier this month, the company operated 80 U.S. restaurants at the end of fiscal year 2025, a net loss of 39 locations compared with the 119 restaurants it operated at the start of the year. However, the amended document also shows that at least nine additi

The Secret Behind NBCUniversal's Unstoppable MOMENTUM

From Donna Langley to Pearlena Igbokwe to Frances Berwick to Liz Jenkins, female executives largely run the show at NBCUniversal. In television, Igbokwe’s core team is tasked with overseeing NBCU’s television studio imprints — Universal Television, Universal Global Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio — and the scripted activity of NBC and Peacock. And that […]

Variety·Business·35d ago

Why CNN Employees Are Treating Today Like a FUNERAL

Just when staffers at CNN thought the news giant’s path to the future was becoming more clear, new fog has set in. In recent weeks, the Warner Bros. Discovery outlet appeared to have found its groove. Yes, its linear ratings are down noticeably from the era when it won notice for its aggressive coverage of […]

Variety·Business·35d ago
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Why Hollywood Insiders Are TERRIFIED After This Shocking Settlement

The general mood on both sides of the Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance aisles on Monday was shock and surprise over the sudden turn of events. And now that Paramount-WB merger has the all-clear signal, staffers are gearing up for what are expected to be multiple rounds of layoffs in the next few months. […]

Variety·Business·35d ago

AMD Just Joined Tech's Most EXCLUSIVE Club — The Reason Will SURPRISE You

Yesterday, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMD) became the latest member of one of the world’s most exclusive clubs: companies worth $1 trillion or more. AMD crossed the threshold after a remarkable run in the stock market recently, with the company’s stock price surging 30% in the last 30 days. Here’s what you need to know. Why did AMD surge yesterday? Yesterday, AMD’s stock price rose nearly 10%, closing the day at $615.52. That move boosted the company’s market cap to a level it had ne

5 Things About Required Minimum Distributions That Could COST You in 2026

Required minimum distributions are unwelcome for many high-income retirees because of the implications for their tax bills. RMDs are taxed as ordinary income and can have knock-on tax effects, leading to more tax on Social Security benefits and higher Medicare costs. The good news is that the RMD starting age has been sliding upward. It was stuck at 70.5 through 2019, but the original Secure Act moved it to 72 in 2020. Secure 2.0 extended the starting RMD age to 73 in 2023, and the RMD age will

Why 264,000 DoorDash Drivers Are Getting CHECKS in the Mail

DoorDash has agreed to pay more than $115 million to more than 260,000 delivery workers in New York City who were underpaid as part of a $131.5 million settlement with the city. The worker settlement is being heralded as an historic win by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his administration, who claim that it’s both the largest settlement in the city’s history and the largest involving food delivery workers in the U.S. That said, the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection began a c

Icelandair Faces SHUTDOWN as Mechanics Strike Threatens Thousands of Flights

Iceland’s national airline carrier, Icelandair, reportedly rejected an offer from aircraft mechanics on Tuesday, paving the way for a potential indefinite strike—starting on Wednesday, September 23—if the two parties don’t reach an agreement by midnight local time on Tuesday, or 8:00 p.m. EDT. Iceland serves as a major gateway for flights between the U.S.and Europe—as well as other parts of North America—and relies heavily on tourism. A strike would serve as a heavy blow not only to Icelandair,

Politics

Why Major News Outlets Are Now SUING the President

A boycott of the White House press pool by the major networks deprives the president of the oxygen of screen time. But he is still finding ways to get on the air.

What Trump and This Progressive MAYOR Just Agreed On Will Shock You

Live Updates: Mamdani and Trump Discuss Immigration and Affordability at Gracie Mansion  The New York Times Live updates: Mamdani discusses midterms, Netanyahu in exclusive CNN interview after Trump meeting | CNN Politics  CNN Trump says Mamdani has ‘great potential’ after Gracie Mansion visit  thehill.com Trump, Mamdani meet at Gracie Mansion during UN week, discuss affordable housing, White House press ban, safer NYC  ABC7 New York Mamdani-Trump poised for first closed-door meeting on New York

The Congressional Map RULING That Could Reshape American Politics

Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say  AP News Appeals court backs Missouri’s gerrymandered map, but decision is put on hold  Missouri Independent Following Monday's court rulings, here's where the Missouri congressional map stands  KMBC Appeals court revives GOP gerrymander in Missouri that Supreme Court killed off twice  politico.com Appeals court rules in favor of Trump-backed Missouri congressional maps  The Guardian

What Really Happened Before ICE Agent SHOT This Man in His Car

Man Shot by ICE Agent Says His Car Was Struck Twice Before He Was Shot  The New York Times Man shot by ICE in Austin says he has a bullet lodged in his back and was denied medical care  KUT ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say  AP News DoorDash driver’s ICE arrest in Austin raises questions about worker verification  kxan.com Man shot by ICE agents in Austin gives phone interview during press conference  KVUE

The Court Ruling That Just FORCED Missouri to Redraw Its Election Map

8th Circuit rules Missouri must use 2025 congressional map in November election  KMBC Appeals court revives GOP gerrymander in Missouri that Supreme Court killed off twice  Politico Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on Redrawn House Map  The New York Times Appeals court rules in favor of Trump-backed Missouri congressional maps  The Guardian Appeals court backs Missouri’s gerrymandered map, but decision is put on hold  Missouri Independent

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What Happened Behind Closed Doors at Trump's UNEXPECTED Gracie Mansion Meeting

Trump and Mamdani appear friendly after ‘wide-ranging’ meeting at Gracie Mansion  The Guardian Live updates: Mamdani discusses midterms, Netanyahu in exclusive CNN interview after Trump meeting | CNN Politics  CNN Trump says Mamdani has ‘great potential’ after Gracie Mansion visit  The Hill Trump and Mamdani Show Their Unlikely Rapport, This Time in New York  The New York Times Trump, Mamdani meet at Gracie Mansion during UN week, discuss affordable housing, White House press ban, safer NYC  ABC

The ICE Detention Story With a Bullet Still INSIDE Him

Man shot by ICE says he was put in detention with bullet lodged near spine  The Washington Post Man shot by ICE in Austin says he has a bullet lodged in his back and was denied medical care  KUT ICE agent shoots man in Austin, victim hospitalized  FOX 7 Austin Venezuelan man shot by ICE agents in Austin gives phone interview during press conference  KVUE DoorDash driver’s ICE arrest in Austin raises questions about worker verification  KXAN Austin

Why an ICE Agent Just Shot a Venezuelan DELIVERY Driver

Protests as ICE agent shoots and wounds Venezuelan DoorDash driver in Texas  BBC Man shot by ICE in Austin says he has a bullet lodged in his back and was denied medical care  KUT ICE agent shoots man in Austin, victim hospitalized  FOX 7 Austin Venezuelan man shot by ICE agents in Austin gives phone interview during press conference  KVUE DoorDash driver’s ICE arrest in Austin raises questions about worker verification  KXAN Austin

The Government Channel That's Just Trump Videos on REPEAT

The White House is now airing reruns of President Donald Trump's speeches, bill signings, and other moments on a YouTube livestream that it's calling "Trump TV," as reported earlier by Time. The 24/7 station launched just days after Trump banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House. Following several teasers propping up "Trump TV," Kaelan Dorr, the White House's head of digital strategy, revealed that the administration will air Trump's "greatest hits, unfiltered" on YouTube. "The pres

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Trump's Iran Threat at U.N.: Why He's Waiting Until AFTER the Midterms

Trump tells U.N. he could ‘annihilate’ Iran but expects a deal after the midterm elections  NBC News Live updates: Trump says he faces a decision on Iran to make a deal or ‘annihilate’ the country  CNN Trump heads to U.N. to tout wins as Iran war overshadows diplomacy  The Washington Post Oil prices tumble to 2-week low on hopes for critical pipeline reopening and Iran diplomacy  NBC News Trump in United Nations speech says 'big decision' ahead: Make a deal or 'annihilate' Iran  ABC News - Break

San Francisco Just Made a Move That Could DESTROY Trump's Social Empire

San Francisco is suing the Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company behind Truth Social, for selling early access to President Donald Trump's posts on the social media site. The lawsuit, filed today in California state court, alleges that the Truth API feed is a "corrupt business scheme" that violates both California's Unfair Competition Law and federal ethics and anti-corruption laws that prohibit insider trading. White House spokesperson Davis Ingle recently called Truth Social the "

The White House Power Grab Over Health Research That Has Senators ALARMED

Collins urges White House to drop bid to give Vought a veto over health research grants  politico.com White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants  nytimes.com Trump reportedly to form health funding board that could veto ‘woke’ initiatives  The Guardian Congressional leaders warn White House against adding controls over NIH grants  The Washington Post Members of Congress push back on plan to create a commission of political appointees to review NIH grants  statnews.com

Trump Officials Just Stripped Healthcare From 760,000 Americans — Here's Why They Say It's JUSTIFIED

Trump officials cut 760,000 enrollees from ACA, claiming fraud  The Washington Post Trump Officials Eject 750,000 From Obamacare Markets, Claiming Fraud  The New York Times Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims  10TV Trump administration cuts ACA coverage for 750,000 people it says were ‘fraudulently’ enrolled  NBC News Vance-Led Task Force Removing 760,000 Allegedly Fraudulent Obamacare Enrollments  WSJ

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The 157 Cities Defying Trump on Climate — Is Yours One of Them?

In June 2026, the Trump administration told states that they couldn’t use billions of dollars in Inflation Reduction Act federal rebates to help homeowners switch from fossil fuel appliances to climate-friendly heat pumps.  But that move didn’t affect a heat pump rebate available in Tacoma, Washington, run by the city and its local power utility. It’s one example of how, even as the federal government takes a serious step back from climate action under the Trump administration, local leaders on

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The ICE Shooting That Left a Man PARALYZED

Man shot and detained by ICE hospitalized for partial paralysis, lawyer says  The Washington Post Video to be released by Austin police appears to contradict attorneys' account of ICE shooting  KVUE US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE  BBC Protesters gather at Texas Capitol a day after Austin ICE shooting  KUT Austin Police, not ICE, requested EMS for man wounded in ICE shooting, city says  KXAN Austin

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The US Withdrawal That's Putting African Healthcare Under STRAIN

Accra Reset’s report states countries in the region and global south should take greater control of their health development after USAID debacle The United States’ withdrawal from key aid programs has put has put healthcare in Africa and the Global South “under growing strain” a new report warns. The report says the Trump administration’s cuts to programs such as US Agency for International Development (USAID), as well as the Covid-19 pandemic and rising costs of living globally have brought “ne

The Arctic Security DEAL That Just Changed NATO's Role Forever

Denmark says NATO shares responsibility for Arctic security under Greenland deal  Reuters EXCLUSIVE: US to open two new military bases in Greenland, sources say  Reuters U.S. to open two new military bases in Greenland, sources say  Honolulu Star-Advertiser ‘Nervous and Skeptical,’ Greenlanders Question the New Deal With Trump  The New York Times U.S.-listed Greenland stocks surge after Trump announces security deal with Denmark  CNBC

The THREE Global Threats World Leaders Will Confront at the UN This WEEK

War, runaway AI and climate shocks to take center stage as world leaders meet at UN  AP News What to expect at the UN General Assembly, the biggest event in world diplomacy  CNN U.N. General Assembly Traffic and Street Closures: What New Yorkers Need to Know  The New York Times What to know as world leaders converge at the United Nations this week  NPR UN General Assembly week in NYC: What to know about street closures, security  ABC7 New York

What Xi Jinping Just OFFERED Trump That Could Change EVERYTHING

Facing an American president constrained by war and politics, China’s leader may seek to lock in a tactical truce while he shores up a fragile economy at home.

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The Storm That Just Turned DEADLY in Japan

Storm triggers landslides and travel chaos while cutting off almost ‌50,000 homes from electricity Typhoon Dujuan has killed at least two people in Japan, while tens of thousands of houses near Tokyo remained without power after the storm swept through the region, authorities said on Tuesday. Dujuan – which brought violent winds of 144km/h (89mph) – was moving away from Japan on Tuesday morning, allowing authorities to downgrade most heavy rain and landslide warnings. Continue reading...

The Missing F-35 Parts Mystery That Has Australia SCRAMBLING

Disappearance of jet components sparks concern some of the program’s technology secrets could have been exposed Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Richard Marles says the Department of Defence is examining how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for the US from Australia were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong. The acting prime minister said “very much everything that has occurred at the Australian end” will be reviewed,

The Deaths in Nigerian Detention That Survivors Can't FORGET

'One after another, they started dying': survivors recount deaths in detention in Nigeria  Reuters Protests erupt in Nigeria after 33 miners die in custody of paramilitary agency  CNN Survivors recount panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 died  The Guardian Illegal mining in Niger state: 37 suspects die in Nigerian custody  BBC Survivors recount their ordeal in detention after the death of over 37 illegal mining suspects  Yahoo

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Gunfire Erupts Near School in Turkey — 11 WOUNDED

Attacker opens fire near high school in western Turkiye, wounding 11  aljazeera.com At least 11 injured in shooting at Turkish high school  BBC At Least 11 Students Injured in High School Mass Shooting, Suspect in Custody  People.com School Shooting in Western Turkey Leaves 11 Students Wounded  Bloomberg.com Student opens fire outside school in Turkey, eight pupils wounded, NTV reports  jpost.com

Iran's 7-Day Ultimatum That Could Reshape the ENTIRE Middle East

Middle East crisis live: Iran ready to reopen strait of Hormuz within seven days if US lifts blockade, official says  The Guardian Iran reportedly says it can reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days if U.S. eases military pressure  CNBC Iran offers to reopen Hormuz within seven days  The Telegraph Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure and lifts blockade  Reuters UN latest: Trump could meet Iran's president in General Assembly showdown - as official teases Hormuz deal 

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Why Trump Called This Island Deal TERRIBLE — And What He'll Do Instead

Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal  BBC Trump says relations better with Burnham than Starmer after first face-to-face meeting  theguardian.com How did Trump and Burnham's first meeting unfold?  BBC Britain's Burnham to meet Trump and make UN debut after offering UK military support for Saudis  PBS Trump praises new British PM Burnham, slams handover of Indian Ocean islands  Washington Times

Science

The Temperature Record That Just Shattered MONTHS Before It Should Have

‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak  The Guardian California declares state of emergency as potentially historic Super El Niño looms  FOX Weather Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency to bolster statewide El Nino preparedness, protect California  California State Portal | CA.gov Analysis: ‘Super El Niño’ reaches ‘remarkable’ all-time record  Carbon Brief How historic El Niño could impact when Columbus sees snow in 2026-2027  NBC4 WCMH-TV

The Heartbreaking Days a Whale Mother Spent MOURNING Her Dead Calf

Researchers observed a humpback whale mother staying beside her presumed stillborn calf for hours and possibly days off Australia’s Gold Coast. She maintained eye contact and remained close to the calf in behavior resembling caregiving and nurturing. Scientists say the rare observation may provide new insight into grief, maternal attachment, and emotional complexity in humpback whales.

How Regenerative Agriculture Could SAVE Our Food System

PepsiCo may be known for beverages, but it is also one of the world’s largest food companies. Ensuring a sustainable, resilient supply of agricultural ingredients is a business priority—and transformation starts in the fields. Perry Farms in Southern Alberta, Canada, has grown potatoes for Lay’s for more than four decades. Here, the family farmers demonstrate how they use regenerative practices and technology to strengthening soil health and crop resilience.

What the Fall Equinox Means for Your LIFE This Year

While many parts of the country are still experiencing hot weather, it’s comforting to know cooler temperatures could be on the way with the changing times. Today (Tuesday, September 22, 2026) marks the Fall Equinox, or the official beginning of astronomical autumn, in the Northern Hemisphere. This means sweaters, pumpkin-flavored snacks, and cozy fires can’t be too far away. (The opposite is true for those in the Southern Hemisphere.) Let’s take a look at the science behind this occasion so

The Hurricane EXPLODING Off Mexico's Coast That Has Scientists STUNNED

Polo, with sustained winds of 165mph, is churning 215 miles south of Zihuatanejo but is unlikely to directly hit Mexico A tropical storm off the south-west coast of Mexico has intensified into a category 5 monster in fewer than 24 hours, fueled by stronger than usual El Niño weather patterns in the Pacific Ocean. Hurricane Polo was sending out maximum sustained winds of 165mph (266km/h) on Tuesday as its center churned about 215 miles (346km) south of the coastal city of Zihuatanejo, in Guerrero

Health

The Simple Habit That Could SLASH Your Alzheimer's Risk by a Third

Research shows that reading has many benefits for people of all ages. Goodboy Picture Company · E+/Getty Research shows that reading for pleasure has various benefits for people of all ages. Reading has been linked to better cognitive skills and mental well-being, as well as lower levels of stress and loneliness. For children, reading for pleasure is associated with better attention, memory, academic achievement, and mental health. In older adults, regular reading is associated with slower c

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What Your Brain Does BEFORE You Even Taste Your Coffee

The aroma of cofee may help boost your mood, according to recent research. Busakorn Pongparnit · Moment/Getty The aroma of coffee may help improve mood and reduce feelings of stress, according to a small study of healthy young adults. Smelling coffee was linked to reductions in tension, fatigue, confusion, and other negative mood measures, although researchers found no significant changes in heart rate. The benefits may be linked more to expectations and conditioned responses than to direct

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The Weight Loss Hack That Uses LESS of the Drug Everyone's Taking

Research shows that microdosing GLP-1 medications may still lead to weight loss. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty Recent research suggests that people may still lose weight while staying on the lowest starting doses of GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy or Zepbound, for longer periods. After one year, people taking sustained low dose tirzepatide lost about 5.5% of their body weight, while those taking sustained low dose semaglutide lost about 2.2%. Lower doses were associated with more modest

Healthline·Health·36d ago

What Simone Biles Thought Was Dandruff Turned Out to Be Something ELSE

Simone Biles. Photo: Arcutis Biotherapeutics Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles is opening up about living with eczema. After experiencing itching and flaking on her skin and scalp, Biles saw a dermatologist who diagnosed her with atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis. Biles hopes that sharing her experience will help others with eczema feel less ashamed and encourage them to seek care. Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history. But the beloved icon is

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The Exercise That Could PROTECT Your Brain After Menopause

Research shows that aerobic exercise may improve cognitive function in postmenopausal females. adamkaz · E+/Getty Regular aerobic exercise can significantly improve thinking skills like planning and decision making in postmenopausal women, according to recent research.  The greatest cognitive benefits were observed in those who engaged in 45 minutes of moderate aerobic activity four times per week. With two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases occurring in older women, exercising during and after men

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Why Women and Young Adults Are EXHAUSTED More Than Everyone Else

A CDC report shows that women and young adults are more likely to experience frequent fatigue. ArtistGNDphotography · E+/Getty A recent report from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) showed that nearly 3 in 4 adults in the United States report experiencing fatigue. Women and younger adults reported the highest rates of frequent fatigue. Adults with frequent fatigue were more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as cognitive difficulties. Frequent f

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The Grain Mistake That's Putting Your HEART at Risk

Consuming 4 to 6 servings of whole grains per day could offer significant heart health benefits, according to a new study. Viktoriya Skorikova/Moment/Getty Images A large meta-analysis suggests that eating more whole grains may offer substantial cardiovascular benefits. The findings show that every additional 48 grams of whole grains consumed per day was associated with improvements in body weight, waist circumference, total cholesterol, and inflammatory markers. The greatest cardiometabolic

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What Matters MORE Than Calories When You're Trying to Lose Weight

Recent research shows that diet quality may help improve overall health more than just counting calories. fcafotodigital · E+/Getty A two-year study found that a Mediterranean-style diet and a calorie-focused weight loss program led to similar amounts of weight loss. People following the Mediterranean-style diet saw greater improvements in diet quality and were more likely to say they would recommend the program. Experts say calorie balance remains important for weight loss, while choosing h

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The Dairy Secret Most Men Don't Know About Their PROSTATE

A survey suggests that only 20% of U.S. males know that milk and dairy products are potentially linked to prostate cancer risk. Eva-Katalin/E+/Getty Images A new survey found that only 1 in 5 men in the United States is aware of the potential link between dairy product consumption and prostate cancer risk. Only 20% of men surveyed said they had received information from a medical professional about how nutrition can impact prostate cancer risk. Body fat and family history might have a bigger

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The Early Detection That Saved This TV Star's LIFE

Katherine LaNassa. Photo by Emily Sandifer Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa, who plays Nurse Dana on The Pitt, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a routine mammogram. LaNasa underwent surgery and radiation treatment before landing her role on the hit medical drama. Now cancer-free, LaNasa is encouraging women to get regular mammograms and understand their personal breast cancer risk. Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa may be best known for her beloved role as “Nurse Dana” on the acclai

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She Thought It Was Bloating. It Was Cancer at 37 — Then She Learned the REAL Reason

After a stage 1 colon cancer diagnosis at 37, Marisa Stachelski (pictured above) learned she had a BRCA2 mutation that increased her risk of several other cancers. Photo: Marisa Stachelski Marisa Stachelski was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer at age 37 after experiencing persistent bloating, pain, and blood in her stool. Genetic testing later revealed a BRCA2 mutation, which can significantly increase the risk of several cancers, including breast and ovarian cancer. Stachelski chose risk

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The Bedroom Mistake That Could Be DESTROYING Your Heart

A new study suggests that light exposure during sleep could raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yana Iskayeva/Moment/Getty Images New research shows that even dim light during sleep may thicken heart muscle walls and reduce heart flexibility, potentially raising cardiovascular risk.  The findings build on prior evidence linking nighttime light exposure to cardiovascular disease risk. Optimizing your sleep environment can help protect your heart health. Sleeping in dark conditions may b

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Why 1 in 3 Young Women Are SKIPPING a Life-Saving Test

According to recent research, nearly 32% of females in their 20s have never had a cervical screening. MoMo Productions · DigitalVision/Getty Recent research found that nearly 1 in 3 women ages 21 to 29 had never been screened for cervical cancer as of 2023, up from about 1 in 8 in 2005. Researchers also found disparities in never-screening based on factors including race and ethnicity, education, and insurance coverage. Regional- and distant-stage cervical cancer incidence each increased by

Healthline·Health·36d ago

The Temperature Your Coffee Could Be DANGEROUS

Drinking coffee or tea at very high temperatures could triple your risk of esophageal cancer, researchers say. alvarez/E+/Getty Images Researchers have found a possible link between drinking very hot drinks and esophageal cancer. Drinking coffee or tea at too high a temperature was associated with a threefold risk. Experts advise allowing your hot beverage to cool before drinking. Avoiding other esophageal cancer risk factors like smoking and drinking heavily may matter more. Do you need a c

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Maria Shriver's Warning About Alzheimer's That Every Young Person Needs to HEAR

Maria Shriver wants everyone to know there are proactive strategies to support brain health. Maria Shriver. Photo by Peter Yang Author and journalist Maria Shriver is raising awareness about brain health. When her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she made it her mission to inform others about what they can do to lower their risk of cognitive decline. As a longtime advocate for Alzheimer’s, Shriver wants people to take agency over their brain health. Maria Shriver wants women to

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The Treatment That Could Make Knee Replacement Surgery OBSOLETE

A minimally invasive procedure called genicular artery embolization could offer a new middle ground between conservative treatments and knee replacement for osteoarthritis. By blocking tiny blood vessels associated with inflammation, GAE can significantly reduce pain, with some patients reporting little or no pain afterward. Studies suggest the benefits may last two to four years in people who respond well.

The Two-Part Strategy That Could Change Prostate Cancer SURVIVAL

An enhanced diet and exercise program may support men during prostate cancer treatment, according to a new study. Maki Nakamura/DigitalVision/Getty Images Researchers say a monitored program of diet, exercise, and behavioral support may improve prostate cancer treatment outcomes. The scientists reported that men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer who followed the lifestyle regimen known as STAMINA experienced improved quality of life. Experts say a healthy lifestyle

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The Hormone Treatment Women Are Desperate For But Can't ACCESS

A recent analysis found that testosterone prescriptions for women have nearly tripled in the past few years. AzmanL · E+/Getty A recent analysis found that testosterone prescriptions for females increased 146% between January 2023 and July 2026. There are currently no FDA-approved testosterone products specifically for females, which can create dosing and prescription access challenges. Current clinical guidance supports testosterone therapy for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in po

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Why Robin Williams' Daughter Is FURIOUS at AI Right Now

Zelda Williams is calling for fans to stop circulating AI-generated videos of her late father, Robin Williams, nearly a year after she last took to social media to ask them not to send her augmented content featuring the actor. In a statement posted to X on Monday, the “Lisa Frankenstein” director wrote that a “supposedly […]

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Netflix's UNUSUAL Partnership With a 300-Year-Old Institution

Netflix has teamed with one of the most famous cultural institutions in the U.K., the British Library, to help “more people discover the books behind some of the world’s most popular films and series,” it says. The new national partnership, which will include local libraries across the U.K., comes as 2026 marks the National Year […]

The Two Forces About to DOMINATE the Entertainment Industry at Busan

The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), the Busan International Film Festival’s (BIFF) official market, has finalized its 2026 lineup. InnoAsia, drawing 44 organizations and companies into 11 programs, leads with a deep push into generative AI and emerging media formats. ACFM has teamed with Kling AI for “New Cinematic Possibilities: Reimagining Filmmaking with Kling […]

Meet Chunk, Bucky and the BEARS Competing for America's Most Important Title

Fat Bear Week 2026 is here: Meet Chunk, Bucky and other contenders  CBS News Alaska's salmon-feasting bears face off in biggest Fat Bear Week ever  NPR Meet the bears competing to be the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion in Alaska national park  FOX Weather It’s Fat Bear Week. Meet this year’s heavyset hopefuls  Alaska Public Media The Fat Bear Week 2026 bracket is here and chunkier than ever  Popular Science

San Sebastian Puts AI and Green Tech at CENTER of Startup Challenge

AI watchdogs, virtual production tools and carbon-tracking platforms are among the technologies heading to San Sebastian this year, as the festival’s Zinemaldia Startup Challenge unveils a 10-strong lineup drawn from Spain and across Europe. The competition, launched in 2019 to spotlight emerging tech with applications for film and the wider audiovisual business, received 68 submissions […]

Taiwan's Bold Move to Attract INTERNATIONAL Content Buyers

The 2026 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) will introduce Spotlight Screenings for the first time this November, giving international buyers an early look at two high-profile Taiwanese titles ahead of business meetings at TCCF Market. TCCF Market, the transactional hub of the festival, will bring together 107 exhibitors from seven countries this year – Taiwan, […]

Werner Herzog's Latest Film Just Landed a Deal — And It's About GHOST Elephants

Buffalo 8 Distribution has acquired home entertainment rights to “Ghost Elephants,” the documentary written, directed and narrated by Werner Herzog. The deal, negotiated at the Toronto Film Festival market, pairs Buffalo 8 with Sobey Road Entertainment for the film’s home entertainment rollout, with release dates and platform details to be unveiled separately. The agreement was […]

Why This Actor Says Violence Has an EXPLANATION

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain – “Violence has no justification, but it does have an explanation.” That was Antonio de la Torre’s approach to playing 19th-century murderer Juan Díaz de Garayo in David Pérez Sañudo’s “The Harvester,” which world premiered at San Sebastián, sold by Latido Films. Yet the filmmaker was equally clear at the San Sebastián […]

The Untold Origin Story of the World's Most ICONIC Restaurant

The six-part 3Cat series “Gènesi,” which premiered two episodes at the San Sebastian Film Festival on Sept. 21, aims to look back at the genesis of the iconic Catalan restaurant El Bulli, which was crowned the world’s best restaurant five times before it closed in 2011. The series plays on Catalan broadcaster 3Cat that same […]

The Three Names Just Added to Busan's JURY

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has confirmed Indian director Rima Das, Chinese producer Shan Zuolong and Korean actor Shim Eun-kyung as the three jurors for its New Currents Award, a prize that has served as a launchpad for emerging Asian directors. Debut feature films screening in BIFF’s Competition or Vision sections are eligible […]

Why Madrid Wants to Be Your Next PRODUCTION Hub

Under the banner, ‘Something is Cooking in Madrid,’ Madrid Film Office head Raúl Torquemada led its presentation at the San Sebastian Festival where he stressed that the capital is stepping up efforts to position itself as a leading European audiovisual production hub, combining a diverse range of filming locations with public funding, industry networking and […]

The Film Festival Deal That's Changing Asian CO-PRODUCTIONS

Atmovie Inc. will stage Japan Pitch at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, giving four filmmakers from its Atmovie Global Track accelerator a platform to pitch original feature projects to international buyers and producers. Atmovie Global Track, backed by the Japan Creator Support Fund through the Japan Arts Council, was set up to help Japanese […]

Susan Sarandon to Receive Honor as New Film DEBUTS Internationally

Susan Sarandon will be honored by the Rome Film Festival’s independently run Alice in the City sidebar, which is dedicated to films for children and youth. Sarandon will be attending the Eternal City fest to promote the international launch of “Silicon Valley” star Zach Woods’ feature film debut “The Accompanist,” in which she stars; and […]

Why This Actress ENJOYS Watching Patriarchy Fall Apart

Indian actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has spent two decades fighting the system from outside it – both on screen and off. In “Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar” (“Prima Facie Guilty”), the Shahad Nilambur-directed thriller now running in theaters, she’s finally on the inside, portraying a police officer for the first time in a Malayalam film. But the actor […]

The Dating Reality Show Format Launching at MIPCOM

Media and entertainment group Banijay Entertainment has unveiled a new dating reality format “Date Knight,” which will join its portfolio of new IP heading to TV market Mipcom. The show is produced by Nordisk Film TV, part of Banijay Nordic, for Danish public broadcaster DR. “Date Knight” invites singles to step into a spectacular “romantasy” […]

Inside the San Sebastián Conference Where MONEY Meets Creativity

Acme AI & FX’s Ryan Kavanaugh, Laura Austin-Little at Black Bear International, Neon’s Elissa Federoff, StudioCanal’s Ron Halpern and Sumerian Pictures’ Rob Williams are confirmed for San Sebastián’s fifth Creative Investors’ Conference, co-organized with CAA Media Finance. They will join CAA Media Finance’s Roeg Sutherland, Killer Films’ Christine Vachon, Patrick Wachsberger at 193 and Sumerian […]

Juliet Stevenson and Olivia Williams Reunite for THIS Play

Francesca Moody Productions has unveiled further casting for Tim Crouch’s “An Oak Tree,” adding Juliet Stevenson, Olivia Williams, Sean Gilder, Brian Gleeson, Sophie Melville, Rhashan Stone and Ria Zmitrowicz to the roster of guest artists appearing opposite Crouch during the show’s run at The Other Palace from Oct. 7-Nov. 15. “An Oak Tree” hinges on […]

The Nordic Film Alliance That's About to Change CINEMA

In a move mirroring European indie producers’ look out for strong partners in an unstable market, Helsinki-filmi (“Tom of Finland,“ “The Summer Book,” “Codename: Annika”), one of the biggest content creators in Finland, and Glassriver (“As Long as I Live,” Black Sands”), one of the leading players in Iceland, have come together to co-produce a […]

Sean Connery's Foundation Just Made a PERMANENT Move to Scotland

The U.K.’s renowned National Film and Television School (NFTS) has partnered with the Sean Connery Foundation to establish a new Scottish filmmaking center in Edinburgh. The NFTS Sean Connery Institute, which will launch in 2027, will bring together and expand the NFTS’ work in Scotland under one banner, with a mission to “discover and develop […]

Egypt's BOLD Oscar Bet That Could Make History

Abu Bakr Shawky’s drama “The Stories” — which is inspired by how the director’s Egyptian father and Austrian mother began their love affair as pen pals — has been selected as Egypt’s entry for the Academy Award for best international feature film. When Shawky’s father Ahmed was an aspiring pianist in Cairo in 1967, he […]

Record Summer Box Office Can't Save Indie Cinema — But THIS Might

There was some much overdue optimism on the first day of the Creative Investors’ Conference, co-organized by CAA Media Finance, in San Sebastian on Tuesday, as execs from an established U.S indie distributor and new market entrant both celebrated the record breaking figures from the summer box office. “I think it’s a recovery and I […]

Celebrity Charged With Rape and DRUGGING — The Details Are DISTURBING

“Looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular has been charged with rape and drugging in Massachusetts. Online court records filed on Sept. 8 and obtained by Variety show that the 20-year-old, whose real name is Braden Peters, faces one count of rape, one count of drugging someone for sexual intercourse and one count of procuring liquor for someone under […]

How a Director Cut EIGHT DAYS Off His Film Shoot Using AI

Vincent Maraval, the veteran CEO of major French sales-production company Goodfellas, spoke about the effects of AI in the industry while taking part in San Sebastián’s fifth edition of ots Creative Investors’ Conference, co-organized with CAA Media Finance. Asked by CAA’s Roeg Sutherland how the new technology is changing his processes, Maraval cited how AI […]

Channing Tatum's Response To His Alleged Secret ACCOUNT

No, Channing Tatum is not running an Instagram burner account to troll his ex Zoë Kravitz — but he does find the idea pretty funny. “Yo I truly can’t believe y’all think this is what I’m doing with my free time,” Tatum wrote on his Instagram Story on Monday night after days of fan speculation. […]

The $20 Million Battle Between 'Gangs of London' and VICE

The founders of “Gangs of London” producer Pulse Films claim they are owed more than $20 million over the sale of the studio to Vice Media in 2021. Thomas Benski and Marisa Clifford, who founded Pulse Films in 2005, allege Vice still owes them $20.43 million after acquiring their 22% stake in the company for […]

'Resident Evil' Dominates as 'Shaun the Sheep' SURPRISES at Box Office

Sony’s franchise reboot “Resident Evil” stormed to the summit of the U.K. and Ireland box office, debuting in first place with £4.2 million ($5.6 million) across its opening frame. Warner Bros.’ “Practical Magic 2” moved to second place in its sophomore weekend, generating $2.03 million to bring its running total to $7.5 million. Studiocanal claimed […]

Brad Pitt's New Film Strands Him With Only a DOG for Survival

Ayer and Pitt (both producers on the film) have teamed up to make something that isn’t so far removed, in form and spirit, from an old-school Disney movie. But the real surprise of "Heart of the Beast" is how well-made it is. Ayer draws on his logistical talent, and even his taste for violence, to craft a tale of survival that makes us feel the pain, the fear and the hardship, the stakes of what it takes to battle nature.

Billy Bush's SURPRISING New Media Move After Years Away

Billy Bush, the longtime entertainment-news correspondent, is expected to join Fox News Media as a contributor, a potential sign that the outlet is growing more eager to cover the worlds of celebrity and popular culture with more depth. Bush’s new role is expected to be unveiled Tuesday, and he is slated to appear on Fox […]

The Media Vision Jeff Zucker Will Unveil at Mipcom This Week

Jeff Zucker and Marco Bassetti will usher in a new chapter for Banijay Entertainment and All3Media when the two hold a joint conversation next month during the Mipcom media and content market in Cannes. Zucker’s All3Media and Banijay completed their $8 billion merger in July. The deal makes Banijay one of Europe’s biggest players in […]

Why Hollywood's BIGGEST Prize Is About to Belong to Foreign Films

U.S. films will soon be the minority among the nominees for the top Academy Award, claims one of South America’s most successful producers. Rodrigo Teixeira, who through his RT Films banner has produced the likes of “Frances Ha,” “Call Me by Your Name,” “Ad Astra” “Bergman Island” and “I’m Still Here,” building up long-standing relationships […]

Vir Das Announces MASSIVE Global Comedy Tour

International Emmy-winning Indian comedian Vir Das has unveiled his “I Say We Run!” comedy tour, opening with a run of 17 shows at London’s Soho Theatre in December before moving to North America in January. The London dates run from Dec. 7 through Dec. 23, including two-show nights on Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. The […]

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The Tragic Truth Behind Hayden Panettiere's SUDDEN Death

Hayden Panettiere’s death was caused by the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and other drugs and has been ruled an accident, the Greenville County Coroner’s Office confirmed to Variety on Tuesday. “The cause of death has been ruled as toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol and Quetiapine,” the coroner’s official statement said. “The manner […]

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Why ABC REFUSED to Let Epstein Survivors Speak on Live TV

Rosie O’Donnell said in a recent interview on the “The Jann Arden Podcast” (via HuffPo) that ABC blocked her from having Jeffrey Epstein survivors on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” during her guest hosting stint in August. O’Donnell ended up filming a video with the survivors that she posted directly to Instagram instead. “My idea for the […]

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Rachel Maddow Just Won a Major Award — But For WHAT?

The 2026 Montclair Film Festival will present producer Rachel Maddow and director Ben Klein with its 2026 David Carr Award For Truth In Non-Fiction Filmmaking for their new true crime documentary, “Kill. Bury. Print.” The film follows the standoff between a tiny family-run newspaper and the local sheriff’s department in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. Maddow first […]

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Netflix's New Experience Will Make K-Pop Fans LOSE Their Minds

Netflix is bringing the world of “KPop Demon Hunters” off the screen and into its Netflix House locations in Dallas and Philadelphia. The streamer has unveiled a new “KPop Demon Hunters: The Immersive Experience,” a ticketed attraction inspired by its blockbuster animated film that will open Nov. 12 at Netflix House Dallas and Nov. 20 […]

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Why MS NOW Is Betting BIG on Live Audiences

On Thursday’s broadcast of her MS NOW program, “Money Power Politics,” anchor Stephanie Ruhle saved the hardest question for last. The host’s mother, Louise, part of a live studio audience that had been convened for the show, let loose with a scathing series of queries about the future of the U.S. “The country’s definitely going […]

The Leadership Change That Could Transform Italian CINEMA

Former Cinecittà Studios chief Nicola Maccanico has been appointed CEO of Rome-based production shingle Colorado Film. The company is owned and operated by Italy’s Rainbow Group, led by Iginio Straffi, creator of the hit “Winx Club” animation franchise. Maccanico, who is a former Warner Bros. and Sky Italia senior exec, spearheaded the radical overhaul of […]

Why Spain Says Making MORE Films Isn't the Answer

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain — Spanish theatrical audiences are concentrating around fewer films, with nearly 75% of admissions this year going to just 10 local titles despite more than 275 Spanish films being released, according to Atresmedia Cine general manager Jaime Ortiz de Artiñano. “Audiences have become far more selective,” Ortiz de Artiñano told Variety ahead […]

Why Fans Are Paying $760 for THIS 'Handmaid's Tale' Box Set

The Folio Society is giving Margaret Atwood’s Gilead novels a lavish makeover. The independent publisher is releasing a new collector’s edition box set of “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “The Testaments,” limited to just 750 hand-signed copies and priced at $760. The set, featuring new artwork from acclaimed Italian illustrators Anna and Elena Balbusso, will be […]

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The Tragic Truth Behind Hayden Panettiere's FINAL Hours

The death of the child star - who had fentanyl, Xanax, a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication in her system - was ruled an accident.

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The SECRET Fifth Character Jessica Lange Played That No One Noticed

Jessica Lange is not only reprising her four previous “American Horror Story” roles in Season 13 — she’s debuting a new one. When asked on “Good Morning America” on Tuesday what made her want to return to Ryan Murphy’s horror anthology series, Lange said, “It really was just the idea of bringing those four characters […]

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How One Woman Climbed to the TOP of Hollywood's Toughest Business

By the time Pearlena Igbokwe was offered the job of president of Universal Television in 2016, she already had an impressive résumé. She’d climbed the ranks over 20 years at Showtime, and then excelled during a four-year stretch as head of NBC’s drama department. But the prospect of moving out of the network hierarchy to […]

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The Writers Getting Their Shot at Breaking Into HOLLYWOOD

The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) announced its 2026 cohort of participants for its annual Series Scriptwriters Program (SSP). Ten Latine writers from across the country were selected for an eight-week intensive, where they will develop scripts for an original television pilot that will be reviewed by SSP studio partners, including The Walt Disney Company, […]

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The 'Kim's Convenience' Star Joining a Zombie Comedy You'll Want to SEE

Andrew Phung, an eight-time Canadian Screen Award winner known for “Kim’s Convenience” and “Run the Burbs,” is boarding Quentin Lee’s horror-comedy “Curse of Undead” as star and producer. Phung will play protagonist Pancho Dang in the Canada-Philippines co-production, which follows a struggling Canadian filmmaker battling a zombie outbreak unleashed by a Filipino sorcerer, while uncovering […]

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The Films That Just Won Horror's Most PRESTIGIOUS Festival

Fantastic Fest, the annual Austin-based celebration of genre filmmaking, has announced top honors for its films in competition. “Our winning films embody distinctive and powerful voices from a wide range of cultures, and the exciting new generation of talent shaping the future of genre cinema,” Annick Mahnert, director of programming, said in a statement. “It […]

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The Romance Series Prime Video Just Snatched Up From Latin AMERICA

Prime Video has snapped up LatAm romance series “Mírame Así, El Camino de Noa,” which is set for release next month. The 24-part series, which stars international pop sensations Agustin Bernasconi and Noa Kirel, is set to launch on the streaming platform Oct. 9 in Latin America. In Argentina it will also air on the […]

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The Broadway Revival That's Bringing Back Its Original STARS

Diego Rodriguez and James Olivas will star alongside Rachel Zegler in “Evita,” which opens on Broadway next spring. Rodriguez and Olivas are reprising their roles as Che and Juan Perón, respectively, from last summer’s acclaimed West End production. As previously announced, Zegler is reprising her Olivier Award-winning role as Argentinian first lady Eva Perón. Director […]

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The 'Supernatural' Star Landing His Next Big THRILLER Role

Jensen Ackles is set to star in the thriller series “Rules of Prey,” which has been greenlit at MGM+. The eight-episode series is based on the book of the same name by John Sandford (a.k.a John Camp), which is the first in Sandford’s “Prey” novel series that focus on former police detective Lucas Davenport. Production […]

The Tragic Truth Behind What Really Killed Hayden PANETTIERE

Hayden Panettiere, the former child actress who starred in TV shows “Heroes” and “Nashville,” died from an accidental fentanyl overdose, according to a South Carolina coroner’s office.

The Heart Procedure That Just Forced Lionel Richie Off STAGE

Lionel Richie will miss at least a few concert dates after being hospitalized this week and undergoing a procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, the singer’s rep says. “Lionel underwent a common procedure for Atrial fibrillation (AFib),” Richie’s representative said in a statement given to Variety. “The doctor said everything went perfectly… Lionel is doing great […]

The Religious Cult Thriller That's About to SHOCK San Sebastián

Paris-based sales agent Urban Sales has boarded Ricardo Alves Jr.’s “The French Teacher” ahead of its world premiere at the Horizontes Latinos section of the San Sebastián International Film Festival. The deal is part of a co-representation partnership with Les Valseurs Distribution, with the two companies handling a joint international sales mandate for the film. […]

'Dune' Production Designer to Receive PRESTIGIOUS Creative Impact Award

Oscar-winning production designer Patrice Vermette will be honored with Variety’s Creative Impact in Production Design Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Vermette is Denis Villeneuve’s go-to production designer. The pair have worked together on “Sicario,” “Arrival” and all three “Dune” movies. Speaking about Vermette, Villeneuve said, “Patrice preps a lot. He is a workaholic […]

Queer Horror Gets BOLD New Treatment in ECAM Incubator Title

Among the five Madrid Film School (ECAM) Incubator titles this year comes “The Unmoving Hands” (“Las manos quietas”) from Barcelona-based Victor Diago, who describes his project as a “queer horror story about desire, love and the unstoppable urge to let oneself be swallowed by that abyss.” The horror thriller follows Hector, who roams the streets […]

El Sol Ermitaño Launches at San Sebastián With 'Lovers Go Home'

Colombia’s Federico Durán, long associated with Rhayuela Films (“Alias María”) where he remains a shareholder, has officially launched his new company El Sol Ermitaño at the San Sebastian Film Festival where the first of its slate, “Lovers Go Home!” participates at the festival’s pix-in-post program, WIP LatAm. Directed by Juan Sebastián Mesa (“The Nobodies”), the […]

'Paper Tiger' and 'Musk' Documentary Among Santa Fe Film Festival LINEUP

The Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFIFF) has announced this year’s lineup, which will open with Robert Burnett’s “In Memoriam,” starring Marc Maron, and close with James Gray’s “Paper Tiger,” starring Adam Driver and Miles Teller. Taking Place Oct. 14-19 in Santa Fe, N.M., the festival’s Centerpiece program will feature Peter Farrelly’s “I Play Rocky” […]

BookTok Sensation Quan Millz Signs With VERVE in Major Deal

Verve has signed Quan Millz, the publishing phenom behind one of BookTok’s biggest literary empires, for representation. The agency will work with Millz to expand his catalog and audience across publishing, film, television and beyond. The self-published author has released more than 70 books, built a multimillion-dollar business outside the traditional system and grown a […]

'Iron Boy' and 'Tangles' Among Animation Is Film's 2026 FESTIVAL Lineup

Leah Nelson’s “Tangles,” Louis Clichy’s “Iron Boy” and Ervin Han and Raúl García’s “The Violinist” are among the titles set to screen during Animation Is Film’s ninth edition. The festival will take place October 16 through 19, with the main programming taking place at TCL Chinese 6 Theaters in Hollywood, Calif. For the first time […]

Vice Greenlights Series About POLARIZING Sports Figures Like Jake Paul

Vice TV has greenlit the anthology docuseries “Everybody Hates,” Variety has learned exclusively. The show goes behind the scenes on polarizing figures in the sports world, with each episode profiling a different athlete. Per the official description, “Rather than asking whether these athletes deserve the hate they receive, Everybody Hates asks a different question: How […]

Diane Lane Joins Li Jun Li in Hulu Limited Series 'Victoria'

Diane Lane has joined the upcoming Hulu-Onyx Collective limited series “Victoria,” Variety has learned. The erotic thriller, which was announced last week with a series order, will star Li Jun Li as Maxine Tao, who is described as “a brilliant con artist who finds herself in a dark web of power, luxury and the crosshairs […]

'Club Kid' Gets Rare 35mm Screening at Castro Theatre

SFFilm will present a special preview screening A24’s “Club Kid” in 35mm at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre on Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. with writer, director and star Jordan Firstman making an appearance for a post-screening conversation. “’Club Kid’ is an exhilarating introduction to Jordan Firstman as a filmmaker, with a world that feels completely […]

'Lucky Dog' Expands on CBS With New Series 'Paws with Purpose'

“Lucky Dog: Paws with Purpose,” a new series from Hearst Media Production Group, will premiere Oct. 3 on CBS, as part of its “CBS WKND” Saturday morning educational/informational lineup for the 2026-27 season. In “Lucky Dog: Paws with Purpose,” Emmy-winning animal trainer and host Brandon McMillan pairs dogs with military veterans and families. The series […]

Disney Just Gave Someone Power Over EVERYTHING You Watch and Buy

Disney has set Cathleen Taff as president of its newly combined Disney Entertainment – Studios and Consumer Products team. Beginning Oct. 4, the global licensing and publishing businesses will move under Disney Entertainment – Studios. Staying put under the Disney Experiences division are Disney Parks Merchandise, Disney Store, and DisneyStore.com. Most recently president of Disney […]

Jordan Peele Just Launched Something Called 'No Drama' — And It's Not What You THINK

Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions is gearing up for the second edition of its “No Drama” filmmaker initiative, presented in partnership with Universal Film. The global initiative — developed by Universal’s Filmmaker & Content Strategies group — launched in 2024 as a one-year, non-exclusive program that supports emerging genre filmmakers by providing access and industry exposure […]

The THREE Star Wars Movies George Lucas Will NEVER Make

“Star Wars” creator George Lucas has revealed that he had plans to direct three more movies in a galaxy far, far away before he retired from directing upon completing “Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.” Lucas sat down with Norah O’Donnell for an interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” to discuss his career and the opening […]

The Detroit Musical Where Fear Becomes a VOICE

Despite the generic title, “Voices” is quite the novelty. Mixing the rarely combined genres of chamber thriller and musical, the film takes place almost entirely in one location — a Detroit motel room in 1967 — and focuses on just three characters. The actors start singing at the most tense moments, puncturing the perception that, […]

Netflix's Wild Look Inside Britain's Most SUPERCHARGED Weddings

Netflix has commissioned a new documentary from Optomen focusing on weddings in Britain’s traveller community. Provisionally titled “My Big Day,” the feature-length doc will follow young couples as they prepare for their nuptials, some of which have turned into jaw-dropping spectacles as the pressure of social media encourages the bridge and groom to turn their […]

Why Jon M. Chu Won't Cast Britney Spears's STORY Yet

It may be some time before cameras begin to roll on Jon M. Chu’s Britney Spears movie biopic, but the “Wicked” filmmaker has read some of the script from writer Liz Meriwether. “She’s doing many beautiful things and I may or may have not gotten glimpses of what she’s been doing and it’s incredible,” Chu […]

The $300,000 Film Grant Program Texas Just LAUNCHED

The Austin Film Society has announced more than $300,000 in new filmmaker grant awards through the launch a new film funding program Texas Lights. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, AFS’s grants support emerging filmmakers. The launch of the Texas Lights fund will provide cash for rising artists to create independent films. “Thirty years of the AFS […]

Why Marvel's 'Blade' Failure Is Haunting Kevin Feige's LEGACY

Mahershala Ali is dumbfounded like the rest of us when it comes to Marvel’s inability to get his “Blade” movie reboot off the ground. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige told the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast over the summer that he was “feeling like a gigantic loser and failure” for bungling Ali’s “Blade,” and now the […]

The Oscar Race SHAKEUP That Fall Festivals Just Revealed

The fall festival triple crown ended the way it always does, with a Toronto audience getting the last word. On Sunday, those words were in Spanish. “La Bola Negra,” the sprawling Netflix epic from Los Javis, took TIFF’s People’s Choice Award, capping three weeks in which Venice handed its Golden Lion to May el-Toukhy’s “Woman […]

The Surgeon Thriller Sony Just Grabbed in a Bidding WAR

Sony Pictures has acquired North American rights to Toronto breakout “The Surgeon,” in what the studio characterized as a “highly competitive situation.” Sony also acquired rights in Latin America, Italy, China and Hong Kong to the film from Roshan Sethi, the director of “A Nice Indian Boy” and “The Resident,” who is also a practicing […]

Why Hollywood's Most Powerful Director Just Called the Studio System 'CHAOS' and 'In BAD SHAPE'

Patty Jenkins, Halle Berry, Regina King, Misty Copeland and others gathered at downtown Manhattan’s Locanda Verde on Tuesday morning for Tribeca and Chanel’s Through Her Lens luncheon. The timing was notable for an event centered on emerging filmmakers, coming just 24 hours after news that the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is essentially complete — a consolidation […]

'Crew Girl' Just Got Renewed — Netflix Bets Big on Season 2

Netflix’s latest YA drama series “Crew Girl” is racing right into Season 2, the streamer announced on Wednesday. “Crew Girl” came out on Sept. 10 and rowed to the top in the Netflix English TV Top 10, where it has remained since its release, climbing to number two this week. It reached the top 10 […]

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The Legal Battle Over an 'Entourage' Reunion That HBO Wants STOPPED

Jake Paul’s gambling app Betr has fired back at HBO after the cabler sent a cease-and-desist letter over an ad reuniting “Entourage” stars Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier. In the letter, HBO threatened legal action if the commercial was not taken down, arguing that the three-minute spot infringes on its intellectual property and was made […]

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The College Sports Betting Show That Could Change EVERYTHING

In a competitive situation, Paramount Television Studios and Skydance Sports have landed the spec script “Knockouts” from writers Clara Nevins and Harper Oreck, Variety has learned exclusively. Per the official logline, the show is “set against the glossy world of SEC sports and Southern sorority life, where four girls in a bottom-tier sorority use their […]

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The Film Using YOUR Security Cameras to Show America's Darkest Fears

Sometimes films come out at a time that lines up eerily well with real life. As Americans debate the ethics of the nearly ubiquitous Flock cameras that are being placed in neighborhoods all throughout the nation, with only vague information made available about how they will help police, citizens of all political stripes are worried […]

Every Blockbuster Franchise Now Under ONE ROOF After This Merger

In line with mega-mergers that have come before, the impending marriage of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery will lead to a media company packed with assets. What differentiates this deal — which is now in the clear to move forward — from others is the sheer amount of brands and intellectual property in play. […]

Why '60 Minutes' Is Winning—But LOSING Viewers at the Same Time

CBS News’ “60 Minutes” shed some of the viewers it snared during its much-anticipated Season 59 debut as it grappled with the effects of CBS’ football programming on its audience, even as it notched a gain in audience compared to its year-earlier performance. The audience for the second telecast of the venerable newsmagazine rose 5% […]

Nancy Meyers' Daughter Just Made Her Mom's Movie AESTHETIC Affordable

Nancy Meyers has spent decades making audiences covet the kitchens, living rooms and impossibly cozy interiors in her movies. Now, her daughter is making that aesthetic a little easier to bring home. Target has teamed with Annie Meyers-Shyer, the author and creator behind @ThisOakHouse, for a new home collection under its Threshold label, featuring vintage-inspired […]

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Tom Cruise's 'BAFFLING' New Movie Has Hollywood DIVIDED

Tom Cruise’s star vehicle “Digger” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who have been left divided by the satirical black comedy. The latest directorial effort from “Birdman” and “The Revenant” Oscar winner Alejandro González Iñárritu is being called everything from “baffling” to “unpleasant” to “fascinating stuff.” Most film journalists seem to […]

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Ari Emanuel on the Stolen Commission That STILL Haunts Him

The Thomas Guide Is a map that painstakingly details how to navigate Los Angeles by car. It’s a spiral-bound relic that almost none of your junior executives remember. Your assistant thinks it’s a ranking of pale British heartthrobs. Your intern will stare at you, unblinkingly and for minutes, if you even ask. But Ari Emanuel […]

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The Surprising Stars Fronting J.Crew's 40th Anniversary CAMPAIGN

J.Crew is celebrating 40 years of its signature Barn Jacket with a sprawling new campaign featuring everyone from Spike Lee and Bowen Yang to Amandla Stenberg, Dave Franco, Chance the Rapper and Scottie Pippen. Unveiled Tuesday, the campaign brings together 160 people photographed across New York City, Los Angeles, Austin, Boston and Chicago, marking what […]

Paramount's Merger Just Created a PROBLEM They Never Saw Coming

Now that Paramount has reached a settlement with the 12 states that were suing to block its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), the studio is even closer to becoming one of the world's biggest production houses. In addition to spending at least $300 million more on film and TV projects produced in the US, Paramount says that it will release a minimum of 30 movies annually after it absorbs WBD. On paper, these goals make it sound like Paramount is trying to ensure that the ente

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The Lone Juror Mystery That Has Defense Lawyers DEMANDING Answers

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California Just Declared a State of EMERGENCY — And It Hasn't Even Started Yet

California declares statewide emergency ahead of projected epic El Niño storms  Los Angeles Times El Niño just broke a historic temperature record — and it’s still intensifying  FOX Weather Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency to bolster statewide El Nino preparedness, protect California  California State Portal | CA.gov California declares state of emergency ahead of El Nino  Yahoo Historic El Nino could mean a wetter start to Colorado’s winter — but the above-average snow might not sti

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The Last Starchitect Making Buildings That Defy REALITY

Ma Yansong steps into a spotlight of his own design. The star Chinese architect is in the entry plaza at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the audacious and gargantuan blockbuster of a building he’s designed in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park to hold the art collection of filmmaker George Lucas. Ma, 51, is here for the museum’s press preview day in early September, and gamely walks into a circle of sunlight shining through the oculus in the roof of the $1 billion museum, where he poses for a cre

The September Storm That Could PUMMEL the Northeast This Week

It’s only late September, but the first nor’easter of the season is upon us.  An early nor’easter is predicted to potentially hit the East Coast of the United States later this week, with winds picking up as early as later today, according to The Weather Channel. The storm could bring travel disruption and potential flooding throughout the coastal states, including New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts. The path of the storm was still uncertain as of early Tuesday. “Regardless of how close to

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Brach's Just Made Candy Corn Into PERFUME — Yes, Really

Typically, the fall season smells like cinnamon sticks and fire pits. But this year, it’s about to smell like one of the most divisive holiday treats in existence: candy corn.  That’s because Brach’s, the more than 120-year-old company that makes the Halloween-themed candy, is debuting a fall scent which, according to the brand, “smells just like the taste of candy corn.”  While folks either love it or hate it, those who typically lean into everything fall — like pumpkin spice, as well as goblin

The 6-Year-Old Who Just Made Grown Men Look FOOLISH at the Rubik's Cube

Lian Yunzhi solves puzzle on several occasions in average time of under 4.5 seconds, according to state media A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women’s world record for solving a Rubik’s Cube in just over four seconds, state media reported. “Speedcuber” Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s 3x3 average world record twice this month at two World Cube Association certified competitions in Wuhan and Guangzhou, according to state broadcaster CCTV on Monday. Continue reading...