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The Patent Ruling That Just Cost Apple $5.7 BILLION

Haptics tech company Taction sued Apple in 2021, alleging it infringed two of its patents. Now a federal jury in San Diego has awarded Taction over $5.7 billion in damages. According to CNBC, "The lawsuit centered around U.S. Patent Nos. 10,659,885 and 10,820,117, which both involve vibration-based, tactile transducer technology that helps users feel a device responding to their input." Taction argued that Apple's Taptic Engine in its Apple Watches and iPhones used technology that it had develop

The Verge·Tech·31d ago

Why OpenAI Just Hit PAUSE After Its AI Did Something UNEXPECTED

OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed US government sites in unexpected ways  apnews.com OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites  The New York Times OpenAI halts training of latest models as reports mount of AI agents going rogue  theguardian.com OpenAI’s powerful safety committee faces scrutiny after rogue agent incidents  NBC News OpenAI expands review of model behavior after more rogue agent incidents emerge  CNBC

Google News·Tech·31d ago

The Face Mask That Wants to Turn Your Breath Into LAB Data

PNOĒ, the Malden, Mass.-based startup whose breath-analyzing mask used to bear an unfortunate resemblance to Bane's, is launching a sleeker self-serve version on October 1 that lets gym-goers measure their VO₂ max and other metabolic markers in eight minutes without a trained operator.

TechCrunch·Tech·31d ago
Breaking

Why OpenAI Just Hit the EMERGENCY Brake on Its Most Advanced AI

OpenAI halts training of latest models as reports mount of AI agents going rogue  The Guardian OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites  The New York Times OpenAI expands review of model behavior after more rogue agent incidents emerge  CNBC OpenAI’s powerful safety committee faces scrutiny after rogue agent incidents  NBC News OpenAI says its AI agents escaped a secure ‘sandbox’ again last weekend and it is pausing training for a second time  Fortune

Google News·Tech·31d ago

The REAL Reason the $100 Laptop Was DOOMED From the Start

The idea was big, exciting, and inspiring: What if we could get every kid in the world access to a computer? For a bunch of thinkers and executives in Silicon Valley, it felt like the way to fix everything. But the One Laptop Per Child initiative, and the XO-1 laptop designed to be given away, were both more complicated than anyone expected. In the next episode of Version History, David Pierce is joined by The Verge's Adi Robertson and tech journalist David Imel to figure out why OLPC didn't wor

The Verge·Tech·30d ago

Why Googlebooks Might Actually Be the REAL DEAL After All

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 145, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, I'm happy to be done traveling for a bit, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I flew to San Francisco to try out Meta's new hardware, including the impressive Meta VR Glasses. Along the way, I've been listening to Joanna Stern's interview with Mark Zuckerberg, watching this interview with new Apple CEO John Ternus, revis

The Verge·Tech·30d ago

The Smart Home GRAVEYARD Is Getting Crowded — And Your Device Could Be Next

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the fragile state of your connected devices, follow Jennifer Pattison Tuohy. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started A decade ago, a group of former Apple engineers built a beautiful smart oven. With a built-in scale, restaurant-grade heating elements, a camera, and the intelligence to recognize a chicken breast a

The Verge·Tech·30d ago
Breaking

What Top AI Companies Are HIDING: Tens of Thousands of Security Breaches

Scoop: Top AI companies probing tens of thousands of security incidents  Axios OpenAI says its AI agents escaped a secure ‘sandbox’ again last weekend and it is pausing training for a second time  Fortune OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites  The New York Times OpenAI Pauses Training of Latest Models After Agents Probed Government Sites in Unexpected Ways  KQED OpenAI expands review of model behavior after more rogue agent incidents emerge  CNBC

Google News·Tech·30d ago

What OpenAI's Agents Just Did to Government WEBSITES

OpenAI Agents Hit U.S. Government Websites  WSJ OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites  The New York Times OpenAI agents tried to ‘bruteforce’ a UN website  The Verge Scoop: Top AI companies probing tens of thousands of security incidents  axios.com OpenAI says its AI agents escaped a secure ‘sandbox’ again last weekend and it is pausing training for a second time  Fortune

Google News·Tech·30d ago

OpenAI's Agents Just Did Something That Should TERRIFY the UN

The United Nations logo on a gate outside the UN headquarters in New York. | AFP via Getty Images Security researcher Rowan Howard-Jones says that OpenAI agents scanned the UN Conference on Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) statistics site over 16,000 times between April and June. While the incident doesn't quite rise to the level of the Hugging Face hack, or the recent attacks on US government sites, it's yet another concerning example of AI agents going outside the normal bounds to accomplish

The Verge·Tech·30d ago

The Musical Instrument That Turns AI's MISTAKES Into Art

Music startup Thoughtful Things has just launched the Kickstarter campaign for its first instrument, Engram. It's a sampler and groovebox that uses AI to mangle incoming audio and even hallucinate completely new sounds. This isn't Suno in a box, though. This isn't a "push-button, get-song" device, aimed at creating something that sounds ready for top-40 radio. It's about creating experimental, uncanny sounds and pushing AI audio models beyond their limits. Engram isn't connected to the internet.

The Verge·Tech·30d ago
Business

The Five Secrets to Building a Team That NEVER Breaks

Below, Dr. André Martin shares five key insights from his new book, Collective Confidence: The Winning Formula of the World’s Best Teams. André is an organizational psychologist. He has spent his career building and coaching teams—first inside Mars, Target, Google, and Nike, and now with founders, executive teams, and athletes. What’s the Big Idea? Our present moment calls for better, more confident teams. You cannot motivate your way to confidence. Everyone needs to know why they matter. Brilli

How Trump's Crypto WINDFALL Just Backfired on the Entire Industry

The crypto industry has just suffered a paradoxical defeat: Its biggest backer, President Donald Trump, inadvertently helped scuttle chances for a major legislative win, thanks to revelations of the riches he and his family have made off of their crypto ventures. The industry is now scrambling to advance its agenda through crypto-friendly regulation instead of legislation. But the prospect of Democratic control of one or both chambers of Congress after the November 2026 midterm elections, as wel

Politics

Trump Just Cancelled $810M Congress ALREADY Approved — Lawmakers Are Furious

Lawmakers slam Trump’s move to cancel $810M in funding approved by Congress  The Washington Post What Is a ‘Pocket Rescission’? Inside Trump’s Move to Cancel $810 Million in Federal Funding  Yahoo White House orders over $800M in funds rescinded; Collins calls it 'clear violation' of law  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress  AP News White House moves to block $810 million in funding thr

The Florida Republican Who Just Made Trump TURN on Her

Trump turns on Salazar after Florida Republican challenges his immigration crackdown  Politico Voters trusted Republicans on immigration. Trump squandered it. | Opinion  Yahoo A Miami Republican faces backlash after publicly giving Trump immigration advice  The Washington Post Report: GOP US Rep. Salazar still holds advantage, but race is tightening with Democrat Rodriguez  WLRN

Trump's SHOCKING Reversal on the Kennedy Center Everyone's Talking About

Trump now says the Kennedy Center could be deadly. Months ago, it was ‘great.’  The Washington Post Kennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers Say  The New York Times Serving at his pleasure: What it’s like to be in Trump’s Cabinet  Politico Whistleblowers accuse Kennedy Center officials of halting planned repairs later used to justify closure  cnn.com Former Kennedy Center employees claim officials halted repairs months prior to closure  The Hill

Fetterman's BOLD Prediction About the Senate Has Democrats BUZZING

Sen. John Fetterman says it's "entirely possible" Democrats take back Senate, says "let's revisit after the midterm" on his plans  CBS News Fetterman defends political identity, weighs potential role as 51st senator  The Hill John Fetterman pushes back against allegations he’s a lazy senator, bad Democrat  The Texas Tribune John Fetterman’s favorability dips as voters see him more as a Republican than a Democrat  Inquirer.com Fetterman Rejects Party-Switch Talk, Dodges 51st-Vote Query  Yahoo

Breaking

The Presidential Power Move That Could Ban You From Air Force One

Blanche says president has right to restrict access to White House and Air Force One  Politico AG Blanche addresses White House news outlet ban amid litigation, calls access 'a privilege ... not a right'  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos White House bars CNN from covering Trump on behalf of major TV networks as he travels to Tennessee  CNN White House Blocks CNN From Covering Trump’s Trip to Tennessee  The New York Times 'You Cannot Be Asking Me That!' AG Todd Blanche Erupts at A

The Social Care Gamble That Could Make or BREAK Burnham's Career

UK's Burnham pledges to fight next election on social care reform  Reuters Social care reform could mean big risks and big rewards for Burnham  BBC Burnham refreshes the parts others can’t reach on the Andy and Laura show  The Guardian Andy Burnham signals he will fight election on tax rises to fund social care reform  ft.com Labour Conference live: Andy Burnham may have to ditch triple lock, says Darren Jones  telegraph.co.uk

White House Just Aired a Government-Funded Ad With Trump's FINAL BATTLE Warning

White House airs another government-funded ad, this time with Trump warning of ‘final battle’  CNN Trump’s Public Service Announcement: ‘Love Me’  theatlantic.com Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ad campaign grows with new spot, wider reach  AP News New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves  CBS News White House claims pro-Trump ad it paid Fox to air was ‘public service announcement’  The Guardian

Why Trump's Texas Endorsement Was a 'COLOSSAL Mistake'

Republican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’  The Guardian Tillis says Trump endorsing Paxton over Cornyn was ‘colossal mistake’  The Hill Thom Tillis Says Trump Made 'Colossal Mistake' By Not Supporting Cornyn In Texas  sg.news.yahoo.com Senator Tillis criticizes President Trump’s endorsement of Paxton — The Guardian  UA.NEWS Thom Tillis Criticizes Donald Trump Support for Ken Paxton in Texas  SuaraGarut.ID

International

Trump's Response to Iran's Seven-Day Offer Just Changed EVERYTHING

Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day roadmap to end war and reopen Hormuz  aljazeera.com Exclusive | Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms  WSJ Iran war live: Tehran awaits official response as Trump rejects Hormuz plan  aljazeera.com Trump rejects proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it is awaiting definitive US position  cnn.com Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan  Reuters

What Xi's Visit Just Revealed About the Trade War EVERYONE Missed

Xi visit delivers coal deal, tariff talks — and plenty of unresolved issues  Politico China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visit  Yahoo US, China strike deal to lower tariffs on $30B in goods after Trump-Xi Washington summit  Fox News Trump and Xi agree to set up AI safety channel as military and trade talks continue  CBS News Here’s a Comparison of US, China Readouts on Trump-Xi Summit  bloomberg.com

The World War II Feud That Could DESTROY Ukraine's Alliance

A World War II-Era Feud Is Threatening a Pivotal Alliance for Ukraine  WSJ Poland once welcomed Ukrainians. Now they’re starting to leave  theparliamentmagazine.eu Anti-Ukrainian sentiment was motive behind half of all hate crimes committed in Poland in 2026 - media reports.  ukranews.com How anti-Ukrainian disinformation is spread in Poland  Центр протидії дезінформації The ambassador explained whether Ukrainians face any danger in Poland  UA.NEWS

What Drew 800,000 People to Central Paris for Pope LEO

Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square  apnews.com Pope Leo XIV prays at the Grotto of the Apparitions in Lourdes during France trip  Yahoo Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip  npr.org Drawing huge crowds in Paris, Pope Leo urges France to embrace its Catholic heritage  National Catholic Reporter Pope at Paris Mass: God quenches the thirst in every human heart  Vatican News

Breaking

Russia's Foreign Minister Just Made a Chilling PROMISE About Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Vows Russia Will See Ukraine War Through  The New York Times Ukraine war briefing: German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation in rare meeting  The Guardian Germany's FM Wadephul meets Lavrov on UNGA sidelines  DW.com At UN, Russia and Germany’s top diplomats hold first talks since invasion of Ukraine  cnn.com At UN, Russia and Germany's top diplomats hold first talks since 2022  Reuters

Breaking

The Athens Vacation That Ended in TRAGEDY for Four Americans

Four American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens  aljazeera.com Six Dead After Explosion in Athens Tourist District  The New York Times 4 American tourists dead after building explosion in Greece  Yahoo 6 dead, including 4 Americans, in building collapse near the Acropolis in Greece  NBC News Athens explosion: Six dead in blast near Acropolis in Plaka district  BBC

Trump's Answer to Iran's Strait Proposal Could Change EVERYTHING in the Middle East

Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, restart peace talks  The Washington Post Exclusive | Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms  WSJ Where things stand after Iran’s new pitch for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz  WANE 15 Trump rejects proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it is awaiting definitive US position  CNN Iran war live: Tehran awaits official response as Trump rejects Hormuz plan  Al Jazeera

The 87-Year-Old Eviction That Just Exposed Spain's Housing CRISIS

Eviction of 87-year-old puts Spain’s deepening housing crisis in the spotlight  The Guardian Anger grows across Spain after elderly woman evicted from her home of 70 years  NBC News 87-year-old’s eviction becomes a rallying cry for protest of Spain’s housing crisis  AP News Thousands march in Madrid to protest eviction of 87-year-old woman  France 24 Spain housing crisis protest after 87-year-old woman evicted  Sky News

Why Spain Is FURIOUS After a 70-Year Resident Was Just Evicted

Anger grows across Spain after elderly woman evicted from her home of 70 years  NBC News Eviction of 87-year-old puts Spain’s deepening housing crisis in the spotlight  The Guardian 87-year-old woman's eviction from Madrid apartment sparks protest against Spain's housing crisis  Fortune Evicted 87-Year-Old Woman Urges Spaniards to ‘Fight’ to Avoid Same Fate  The New York Times Spain: Thousands protest in Madrid against housing crisis  dw.com

Breaking

The EXPLOSIVE Arrests That Just Locked Down a U.S. Military BASE

Men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by US  Reuters UK counter-terror police investigate after several arrested near base used by US forces  CNN UK police arrest 'explosive' suspects near US airbase, key to Iran war  Fox News UK police arrest several under explosives act in 'major incident' near US air base  Yahoo Several men arrested, bomb disposal team deployed near air base used by U.S. forces in England  CBS News

The BLOCKADE That's Stopping Catholics Before This Controversial MARCH

Northern Ireland protesters block Catholic area before Orange Order march  Al Jazeera Drumcree: Protests as controversial Orange Order march due to go ahead for first time since 1997  BBC Controversial Northern Ireland march set to be held for first time since Good Friday Agreement  CBS News Protesters block Orange Order from marching through Catholic area in Northern Ireland  Reuters Northern Ireland live: controversial Orange Order march in Portadown delayed amid huge counter-protest  The Guar

The Secret Cargo Leaving China After Xi-Trump Meeting Will SHOCK You

Pandas departed Chengdu for their new homes in Georgia as part of agreement between Chinese and US governments Two giant pandas departed Chengdu in south-western China early on Sunday for their new homes in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of an agreement between the Chinese and US governments. While in Washington DC for a three-day summit with Donald Trump, Chinese president Xi Jinping announced that the pandas would arrive in Atlanta in the coming days. The loan of the pandas to the Atlanta zoo was o

Why the Pope Just Called Assisted Dying 'FALSE Compassion' at a Sacred Healing Site

Pope blasts assisted dying as 'false compassion' at French shrine known for miraculous cures  apnews.com Pope Leo Receives Rockstar Welcome in Secular France  WSJ Pope in Lourdes: Human dignity cannot be measured or debated  Vatican News Pope Leo draws 800,000 to Mass in the heart of Paris  America Magazine Pope Leo prays for the sick and suffering in the Lourdes grotto in France  OSV News

What Xi and Trump's PANDA Deal Really Means for America

Two giant pandas set off to Atlanta zoo from China after Xi-Trump summit  The Guardian 2 giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta in a rare loan from China  CNN Giant Pandas, Icons of China’s Soft Diplomacy, Arrive in Atlanta  The New York Times Giant pandas on plane to Atlanta from China; set to arrive on Sept. 27  11Alive.com Xi persists with ‘panda diplomacy’ after Trump summit  yahoo.com

The 87-Year-Old Eviction That Just Sparked MASS Protests in Madrid

Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis  AP News Anger grows across Spain after elderly woman evicted from her home of 70 years  NBC News Eviction of 87-year-old puts Spain’s deepening housing crisis in the spotlight  The Guardian Evicted 87-Year-Old Woman Urges Spaniards to ‘Fight’ to Avoid Same Fate  The New York Times Spain: Thousands protest in Madrid against housing crisis  dw.com

The SECRET Middle East Meeting That Just Changed EVERYTHING

Israel's Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says  Reuters Egypt’s Warning to Israel  The Atlantic Egypt Warned Netanyahu of Impending Attack on Israel Before Oct. 7  wsj.com Netanyahu Said to Have Been Warned by Emirati Leader About Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7  The New York Times Benjamin Netanyahu flew to the UAE to meet Emirati president MbZ  The Jerusalem Post

Why Serbia's President Just WALKED AWAY Weeks Before Critical Elections

Serbia's President Vucic resigns ahead of October parliamentary elections  Reuters Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections  bbc.com Serbia’s populist president Aleksandar Vučić resigns to run for prime minister  The Guardian Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announces resignation  DW.com Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns amid prolonged protests  Al Jazeera

The WARNING Egypt Gave Netanyahu That He IGNORED Before October 7

Egypt Warned Netanyahu of Impending Attack on Israel Before Oct. 7  wsj.com Israel's Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says  Reuters Benjamin Netanyahu flew to the UAE to meet Emirati President MbZ  The Jerusalem Post Netanyahu Is Said to Have Been Warned About Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7  The New York Times Egypt’s Warning to Israel  The Atlantic

Why UN Ambassador Says Iran's Peace Talks Were a DECEPTION All Along

UN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating ‘in good faith’ to end war  The Guardian Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan  Reuters Iran Refuses to Soften Demands as Trump Rejects Hormuz Plan  Bloomberg ‘Better deal’: What’s behind Trump’s rejection of Iran’s truce offer?  Al Jazeera Waltz says Iran wanted sanctions relief up front in rejected deal; Tehran pushes back  Politico

The Elderly Woman Whose Eviction Just Ignited a NATION

‘Please fight’: How an elderly woman’s eviction put Spain’s housing crisis in the spotlight  CNN Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis  Los Angeles Times Anger grows across Spain after elderly woman is evicted from her home of 70 years  NBC News Evicted 87-Year-Old Woman Urges Spaniards to ‘Fight’ to Avoid Same Fate  The New York Times Eviction of 87-year-old puts Spain’s deepening housing crisis in the spotlight  The Guardian

Science
Health

What NBA Star Steph Curry's BLURRY Vision Was Really Hiding

Golden State Warriors v Phoenix Suns – Play-In Tournament PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 17: Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) NBA All-Star Stephen Curry is opening up about living with keratoconus, an eye condition that can cause blurry or distorted vision. Curry was diagnosed after former Golden State Warriors general manag

Healthline·Health·31d ago

The FDA Just Approved a Pill That Could TRANSFORM Breast Cancer Treatment

The Eli Lilly corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, IN, on August 15, 2024. AJ Mast/Bloomberg via Getty Images The FDA approved a new oral combo drug for a common breast cancer mutation on September 18. The treatment includes Inluriyo (imlunestrant) taken with Verzenio (abemaciclib) for adults with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer with ESR1 mutation that has spread after hormone therapy. Results from a trial show that among 159 participants with ESR1 mutation

Healthline·Health·31d ago

Why Testosterone Prescriptions for Women Are SURGING Despite Pharmacy Barriers

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

Healthline·Health·31d ago

Why Maria Shriver Says You're WRONG About Your Alzheimer's Risk

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

Healthline·Health·31d ago

The SHOCKING Weight Loss Secret Hidden in Smaller GLP-1 Doses

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·31d ago

The Reading Habit That Slashes Alzheimer's Risk by 33 PERCENT

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

Healthline·Health·31d ago

The Dairy Secret Most Men DON'T Know About Prostate Cancer

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

Healthline·Health·31d ago

Why Your Morning Coffee Works BEFORE You Even Drink It

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

Healthline·Health·31d ago

What 'The Pitt' Star Katherine LaNasa Discovered Just in TIME

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

Healthline·Health·31d ago

She Thought It Was Bloating — Then Doctors Found CANCER and a Deadly Gene

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

Healthline·Health·31d ago

The Unexpected Health Risks Larger-Breasted Women FACE More Often

new research suggests that macromastia is associated with more than just physical pain and discomfort. Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision/Getty Images A new study found that women with macromastia (enlarged breasts) had higher odds of chronic migraine, neck pain, and obstructive sleep apnea than women without the condition.  The findings suggest that macromastia may lead to more than physical discomfort, potentially contributing to multiple health conditions that affect quality of life.  Women with

Healthline·Health·31d ago

The Exercise That Could REWIRE Postmenopausal Women's Brains

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

Healthline·Health·31d ago

Why Women and Young Adults Are More EXHAUSTED 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

Healthline·Health·31d ago

The Whole Grain Amount Your HEART Desperately Needs

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

Healthline·Health·31d ago

What Matters MORE for Weight Loss: Diet Quality or Counting Calories?

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

Healthline·Health·31d ago

The Popular Joint Supplement That Could ACCELERATE Alzheimer's

A large health-record analysis found that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% higher likelihood of mild cognitive impairment progressing to dementia. Lab experiments suggest the popular joint supplement may intensify an abnormal sugar-tagging process in the Alzheimer’s brain, although researchers say clinical trials are needed to determine whether it actually causes harm.

Sports

Where to Watch the Boxing Rematch Everyone's Been WAITING For

Teiken Promotions has an epic title bout featuring two prime Japanese boxers this weekend. Champion Takuma Inoue defends his WBC bantamweight title belt against former-kickboxer and -mixed martial artist Tenshin Nasukawa in a rematch. The main event is scheduled for 12 rounds. On Sunday, Sept. 27, Inoue (22-2-0) vs. Nasukawa (8-1-0) takes place at Toyota […]

Variety·Sports·31d ago

How to Watch the Asian Games 2026 LIVE in the U.S.

Some of the best athletes in the world are in Japan this week for the 2026 Asian Games, a multi-sport competition held every four years for countries in Asia. This year’s Asian Games take place in Nagoya, located in the Aichi Prefecture in Japan, and Aichi–Nagoya 2026 makes the 20th edition of the event. Almost […]

Variety·Sports·30d ago

How This Baseball Game Lets Me Escape When My Team SUCKS

If you were to ask me what game or game series I've sunk the most time into, the answer would be easy: Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP). I have spent roughly 2,300 hours, according to Steam, playing various editions of the game. OOTP isn't like MLB The Show or Super Mega Baseball. It's not graphically impressive. It's not a blast of simple arcade fun. It is basically a spreadsheet pretending to be a video game. It's fantasy baseball, but without having to wait six months to see how disappointing

The Verge·Sports·30d ago
Entertainment

How Emmy Rossum's 'Shameless' Nude Scenes RUINED Her Dating Life

Emmy Rossum recently revealed that playing Fiona Gallagher on “Shameless” had some lasting consequences off-screen. Rossum’s nude scenes in the show, which ran for nine seasons, made her dating life difficult because of “preconceived notions,” she said. “It got quite tricky because of the nudity on the show,” Rossum told Maria Sharapova on an episode […]

The REAL Reason 'Chicken Shop Date' Is Ending

Earlier this month, Amelia Dimoldenberg revealed that her popular celebrity interview series, “Chicken Shop Date,” would be coming to an end. And in her monologue as the host of “SNL U.K.” on Saturday night, she playfully gave some insight as to why. “I found out something devastating. Apparently, these celebrities weren’t coming on to date […]

The Dinner Party That Descends Into TOTAL Chaos

“Jack & Christine,” a thriller short film starring John Hawkes, released the first trailer ahead of its world premiere at Beyond Fest on Sunday. The trailer shows married couple Jack (Luke Barnett) and Christine (Nikki Lorenzo) hosting a dinner party that suddenly spirals into an intense, chaotic evening when a guest (Hawkes) from the couple’s […]

'The Simpsons' Boss Reveals Emma Thompson Secrets and Movie UPDATE

“The Simpsons” returns on Sunday, Sept. 27, on Fox with a Season 38 opener (“The Children’s Book Job”) that parodies children’s books, featuring guest voice Emma Thompson as a beloved children’s book author who comes to town for a benefit to save Springfield Elementary from closing. But when her character — saucy British writer Constance […]

'SNL U.K.' Takes Down Trump, Weinstein, and Sam Altman in WILD Weekend Update

U.S. President Donald Trump, Harvey Weinstein, Sam Altman and more were mocked in the latest “Saturday Night Live U.K.” Weekend Update segment. “This week, President Trump welcomed President Xi to the White House,” co-anchor Ania Magliano said. “As a sign of respect, Trump wore a bright red tie as a sign of Communist China. And […]

The Urban Ghost Story Pablo Larraín Says We All DESERVE

Macabre and melancholy but suffused with a delicious absurdism that somehow doesn’t clog the arteries of its hopeful little heart, Pablo Larraín’s sprawling, peculiar, terrific “My Sad Dead” is about 20 things at once in every moment. It’s a ghost story, obviously, on account of all the ghosts. It’s a droll tragicomedy, with eccentrically deadpan […]

Why Godzilla's Director Refused to CENSOR What Happens Next

“Godzilla Minus Zero” blew the roof off Alice Tully Hall during its rapturous world premiere screening at the New York Film Festival. The long-awaited sequel to 2023’s “Godzilla Minus One” earned rave first reactions from the press earlier in the day, and that adoration rolled right into the world premiere. The movie was met with […]

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The Director Who Just Landed the Biggest STAR WARS Job in Years

A new “Star Wars” movie is currently in development with director Jon Watts attached. Watts is best known for directing the popular “Spider-Man” trilogy starring Tom Holland, which includes 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming,” 2019’s “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” and 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” (2026’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.) Before […]

SNL's Season Opener Shows Trump's Inner Circle in Ways You've NEVER Seen

Season 52 of “Saturday Night Live” opened with its usual cold open, and it involved two unlikely political BFFs. Ramy Youssef stopped by to play New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose office was visited by James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump. “For some reason that no one can figure out, I really, really like you,” […]

Tucker Carlson's SNL Return Takes a BIZARRE Turn

On the first “Weekend Update” of “Saturday Night Live” Season 52, Jeremy Culhane revived his fan-favorite impression of Tucker Carlson to offer his thoughts on some of the summer’s biggest blockbusters. On “The Odyssey,” Carlson mentioned the specialty format of Imax 70mm, saying, “The Hollywood cabal shoots its filth with millimeters — or as I […]

Why This Acclaimed Director Just BANNED AI From His Films

Jia Zhangke will turn his attention to location scouting and production design for his next film, road movie “Mamma Dunhuang,” once the 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival wraps on Sept. 30. As revealed by Variety, the film follows a woman who drives from Dunhuang, in western China near Central Asia, all […]

The Beyond Frontman Doc That's Opening a MAJOR Film Festival

“Because of You Ka Kui,” a documentary on the late Beyond frontman Wong Ka Kui, will open the sixth Odyssey Film Festival in the U.K., with NGO U.K.-China Film Collab also picking up the Hong Kong film for local distribution. Discussions began in March at FilMart in Hong Kong, which U.K.-China Film Collab attended with […]

MoMA's New Exhibit Reveals the Hidden POWER of Design

When people post infographics on their Instagram accounts, they’re sharing information and facts about the world with their followers. They’re also trying to convey something about the kind of person they are by distributing these aesthetically pleasing, digestible bites of data. Perhaps they want to make a statement about their own politics or conscientiousness.  So what is the Museum of Modern Art revealing about itself as an institution with its forthcoming exhibit Full Disclosure: The Edge o

The Box Office UPSET No One Saw Coming This Weekend

“Avengers: Endgame Encore,” a re-release of Disney and Marvel’s 2019 blockbuster (with extra footage!), emerged victorious at the domestic box office over several new releases. “Avengers: Endgame Encore” generated $26 million from 3,060 North American theaters over the weekend, a sizable haul for a movie that’s been available to watch online for years. Excitement for […]

Why This Monster Movie Is Eyeing OSCAR's Biggest Prize

“Godzilla Minus One” made franchise history in 2024 when it won Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards, becoming the first Godzilla film to win an Oscar. Now, after Takashi Yamazaki’s highly anticipated sequel, “Godzilla Minus Zero,” premiered to rave reviews at the New York Film Festival, some fans are already calling for a […]

Anna Kendrick Reveals Why Her Next Film Is Like Directing the AVENGERS

Anna Kendrick, who is at the Zurich Film Festival for the European premiere of Lauren Miller Rogen’s “Babies,” spoke briefly about her next directorial project, “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.” Back in June, it was announced that Kendrick would direct the Netflix film, adapted from Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-selling novel. “Obviously, over the moon […]

How to Stream the VMAs LIVE Online Tonight

The MTV Video Music Awards return Sunday night with one of the show’s biggest lineups in years, including Madonna’s first VMA performance in more than two decades, a Dolly Parton tribute from Kacey Musgraves and the world premiere of a new Taylor Swift music video. The 2026 MTV VMAs air live Sunday, Sept. 27 at […]

Why This Hollywood Star Says He NEVER Runs From Politics

Adam Brody is calling for a “free Palestine” and explaining why his political activism doesn’t come up more often during his red-carpet and press appearances. “I just answer the questions I’m asked,” the actor told GQ. “And it’s true. I’m not wearing a pin, so I’m not inviting a certain question, and perhaps I should. […]

Why Chris Rock Says Being BROKE Has Nothing to Do With Money

Chris Rock’s new movie “Misty Green” centers on a fictional actress (Rosalind Eleazar) mounting a Hollywood comeback after years in the throes of a fading career. Misty’s journey pokes fun at some of the trappings of trying to “make it” in the entertainment industry, a pursuit that Rock himself is rejecting after his decades-spanning career […]

Why 'Avengers: Endgame' Just Made $86 Million AGAIN

“Avengers: Endgame” returned to theaters and assembled a massive $86 million globally, including $26 million in North America and $60 million overseas. Disney and Marvel’s 2019 blockbuster was already the second-highest-grossing movie in box office history with $2.79 billion; this weekend’s haul brings the movie’s staggering tally to $2.88 billion. It’s only $39 million behind […]

Nat Geo Launches Multi-Year Franchise That Could Change EVERYTHING

Unlike most conglomerate-owned media companies, National Geographic is still pouring money into documentaries. Their latest docuseries “Africa Earth’s Wild Home” is a seven-parter that took four years to make and employed over 50 people. It’s the first series in a multi-year franchise that will document the planet, one continent at a time. Nat Geo partnered […]

Why Marvel's Directors Say Evolving Superheroes Is 'VERY DIFFICULT' Now

“Avengers: Doomsday” co-director Anthony Russo has opened up about the pressure that comes with evolving the franchise’s iconic superhero characters, explaining that finding the balance between moving the story forward and honoring those already-beloved characters can be “very difficult.” “It’s a very difficult part of the process because, I mean, we basically just have to […]

Neil Patrick Harris Returns to Broadway in Classic Baseball REVIVAL

A revival of “Damn Yankees,” starring Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough, will open next spring on Broadway. It’s the first Broadway revival of “Damn Yankees” in more than 30 years. Following last fall’s run at D.C.’s Arena Stage, this revised production features a book by Will Power and Dough Wright, with additional lyrics by […]

The VMAs Red Carpet Looks That Have EVERYONE Talking Tonight

The 2026 MTV VMAs are in full swing, and music’s biggest stars are showing up and out on the red carpet.  Hosted by Snoop Dogg, this year’s Video Music Awards promises audiences a jam-packed program, including a performance from Madonna (her first at the show in more than two decades), a Dolly Parton tribute and, […]

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Why Hurricane Nolo Just STOPPED Moving Near Hawaii

As Hurricane Nolo stalls near Hawaii’s Big Island, serious flooding likely  The Washington Post Hurricane Nolo moving slowly westward; gusty winds, rain, waves still threats  Hawaii News Now 12:30 p.m. Update: County of Maui Hurricane Nolo Update  mauinow.com Hurricanes in the Pacific threaten Hawaii and Mexico with floods and high surf  ABC7 Los Angeles 'Hunkered down' Hawaiians wait it out as Hurricane Nolo bears down on the area  Yahoo

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Why Hawaii Is Bracing for DISASTER Even Though the Hurricane Missed

Hurricane Nolo skirts Hawaii but powerful winds and flooding remain threats  NBC News Hurricane Nolo: Westward move may help it become Cat 3 storm  The Weather Channel As Hurricane Nolo stalls near Hawaii’s Big Island, serious flooding likely  The Washington Post Nolo to bring flood, surf, and wind to Hawaii; Gonzalo develops in the Atlantic  Yale Climate Connections Hawaii braces for powerful winds and flash flooding with Hurricane Nolo  The Guardian

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The Animal Invasion That's Dividing an ENTIRE City

Two troops of chacma baboons are breaking into homes and shops but animal rights activists insist coexistence is the answer Cape Town’s city council has said it will “imminently” round up two baboon troops coming into repeated conflict with residents. The animals will be sterilised and permanently moved to a newly constructed sanctuary. The plan has been fiercely criticised by animal rights activists, who say the monkeys should remain roaming freely, and that less destructive options have not be

Why Millions Are Being Told to Stay INSIDE This Weekend

Nor’easter Live Updates: Heavy Winds and Rain Cause Coastal Flooding in Northeast  The New York Times Live updates: Powerful nor’easter lashes East Coast with rain, flooding and wind  CNN Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 100,000 without power as high tides threaten coast  apnews.com Live updates: Deadly nor'easter floods the coast as dangerous winds whip through the Northeast  FOX Weather Nor'easter will slam Northeast, NYC, Boston through weekend  The Weather Channel

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The Weather System That Just Turned DEADLY Across the East Coast

Live updates: Powerful nor’easter lashes East Coast with rain, flooding and wind  CNN Live updates: Deadly nor'easter floods the coast as dangerous winds whip through the Northeast  FOX Weather Nor’easter batters Eastern Seaboard with rain, wind and coastal flooding  The Washington Post Live updates: Nor'easter floods coast, leaves 136,000 without power as storm lingers into Monday  Yahoo Nor'easter tracker: Alerts, forecasts and current info  The Weather Channel

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The Storm That's Flooding the Northeast AGAIN — And It's Not Over

Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast again, causing problems from New Jersey to New England  AP News Live updates: Deadly nor'easter floods the coast as dangerous winds whip through the Northeast  FOX Weather Nor'easter will slam Northeast, NYC, Boston through weekend  The Weather Channel One dead as powerful nor’easter causes flooding and knocks out power to parts of East Coast  NBC News For East Coast Surfers, the Nor’easter Is a Warm Weather Gift  The New York Times

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The Park Shooting That Left 11 Wounded and Two Teens FIGHTING for Life

Sheriff’s office: 11 wounded at Macon park; two teens in critical condition  WGXA Mass shooting at Macon's Carolyn Crayton Park leaves 11 teens injured, Bibb County Sheriff's Office says  13WMAZ Georgia park mass shooting wounds 11 teens at birthday party  CBS News 11 teens shot at downtown Macon park, 2 in critical condition  41NBC News 11 wounded in mass shooting at Georgia park  WSB-TV

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What Turned a Teen Birthday Party Into a MASS SHOOTING Scene

Georgia park mass shooting wounds 11 teens at birthday party  CBS News Bibb County Sheriff's Office shares update on Carolyn Crayton Park shooting that injured 11 teens  13WMAZ LATEST: 11 shot during gathering at Carolyn Crayton Park; two victims critical but stable  WGXA 11 wounded in mass shooting at Georgia park  WSB-TV 11 teens shot during late-night gathering at Macon park  FOX 5 Atlanta

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Two MONSTER Hurricanes Are About to Slam the Pacific

Hurricane Nolo is moving away from Hawaiian islands but threat of heavy rain, flash floods and strong winds persists Hurricane Nolo was moving away from the Hawaiian islands on Sunday, but the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds persisted in areas of the island chain still recovering from previous storms. Nolo was about 365 miles (585km) south-south-west of Honolulu and moving away from the Big Island at about 12mph (19kph). But the Hawaii county civil defense agency said a hig