
Why Trump Just Rejected Iran's SEVEN-DAY Peace Offer
Iran's foreign minister acknowledges Trump's comments, but adds that Tehran is waiting for the "definitive views" of mediators.
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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

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
The limited test covers select products and users, with a broader rollout planned for later in October.
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.
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
In China, A.I. doomsday warnings can feel distinctly Western or like a ploy to stop Chinese A.I. companies from trying to overtake their U.S. rivals.

The gap between technology and policymaking has gotten wider than ever with artificial intelligence, leaving a global policy vacuum as A.I. models rapidly advance.

Climate groups are latching onto the data center opposition movement, but it remains to be seen if they can get people to care about the facilities’ impact on the atmosphere.

These free iOS and Android apps create the physical friction you need to put down your phone.

Texas is cutting its regulatory code the way DOGE and Virginia did, and it built SAM, an AI assistant that tells Texans which rules apply to them.

These speakers combine serious volume, big bass, portability, and the occasional karaoke session to bring the party anywhere.

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

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

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

Americans are fighting data centers over power bills. In rural Africa, a Rockefeller-backed project is testing whether computers can pay for electricity.

Artificial intelligence isn’t coming for philosophers’ jobs — it needs philosophers, and always will.
I spent the last few weeks with the Sennheiser Momentum 5 to determine if this pair actually stands out, testing everything from sound quality and noise cancellation to comfort and battery life.
Meta's Muse AI personal agent will work over your credit card spending if you don't mind the invasion. How big a threat is it to the subscription economy?
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
Shopping for your home robot may soon become a reality. From price and performance to privacy and personalisation, what will it take to find the right one for us?

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
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
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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

In a “Meet the Press” interview that aired on Sunday, the billionaire Microsoft co-founder said he hoped to meet with Trump about AI regulation.

As top tech CEOs rubbed elbows at President Trump's glitzy dinner for Chinese President Xi on Thursday, Anthropic's CEO was noticeably absent.
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This will be the first one-on-one meeting between Dario Amodei and Donald Trump
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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.

On Equity, we discussed how Meta's AI announcement managed to steal the spotlight from OpenAI and Anthropic.
An expert at the University of Copenhagen said his team had been sharing its research with the company’s A.I. model, Claude, and that its new finding matched their work.

Dario Amodei, who is also the company’s chief executive, will join the president at the White House for a private dinner. Mr. Trump has dismissed his cautions.
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Boeing identified a software issue on some 737 Max aircraft that can affect automated vertical navigation functions after a missed approach.
Insurance companies are increasingly leveraging AI tools both in back-office and consumer facing functions.

The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.

Consumers are spending more on hobbies like arts and crafts and outdoor sports, as it gets more expensive to travel due to increased airfare.
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

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

Another hot jobs report could also pressure the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in October.
Q3 earnings season is approaching. Learn how to interpret earnings pre-announcements, profit from guidance revisions, and protect your stock portfolio.

One firm sees a "reasonably constructive signal for risk appetite" among institutional investors.
The AI infrastructure buildout shows no sign of slowing, but the surge in Treasury yields means it's at least going to cost more.
Investors seeking a stable income stream can enhance their portfolios with the addition of dividend stocks.
Technology should support customer experience, not drive it. Read about how customer-focused companies can use AI, automation, and innovation to create better experiences.

Major stock indexes hovering near records are masking a market straining under elevated oil prices, rising Treasury yields and a Federal Reserve bracing for additional interest-rate hikes.
Micron is increasingly important to the S&P 500, and its earnings report has become “a market event in and of itself.”
“As a country, we have grown dangerously comfortable.”
Why would the cost of borrowing for an entity that produces nothing be important, or relevant to the productive parts of the global economy?

“We have no debt and own our primary home, a vacation home, as well as my mother’s home in another state.”
“I draw from my IRA as needed for household repairs, trips and other larger expenses.”
“My mother has a pension, Social Security, investments and a house probably worth over $1 million.”
Both sides of the Fed's dual mandate are in focus. Plus, Micron reports and Eli Lilly delivers updates on its obesity pipeline.
Don’t look now, but there are some technical reasons to believe that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was right when he declared to the financial markets that “I am the house now.”
The latest Disney+ price increase pushes its ad-free plan to $21.49 a month, 207% above its 2019 launch price. Here’s how Disney got there.

Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

New fuel-economy standards, which President Trump said he finalized Saturday, would kill a federal effort to speed the transition to electric vehicles.
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The White House TV pool went dark this past week amid a standoff between CNN and the president. Network leaders, however, believe an indefinite suspension may be untenable.

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
A Texas city council candidate has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge.

He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.

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
The president amplified negative social media comments about Representative María Elvira Salazar of Florida, a move that drew a rebuke from at least one Republican.
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Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park The Washington Post
As their November picture darkens, and gas and diesel prices soar, some Republicans who backed the war for months are now changing their tune.
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The ledger used by a task force created by President Trump is difficult to verify and includes cases that were identified and went to trial during the Biden administration.

Washington State voters will get a chance to accept or reject the 9.9 percent income tax on millionaires approved by the Legislature, which broke the state’s taboo against levying income taxes.

Andy Burnham said the proposed care service would be laid out in detail and put on the ballot at the next general election.

Ms. Peltola, the Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska, has complicated politics: She is pro-gun, pro-oil and pro-gas — but also pro-environment and especially pro-fish.

It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that.
Our government is being run by a clique of middle-aged guys.
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
The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".

We look at what happened when New York changed its policies on marijuana.

Immigration enforcement in Kansas, Texas, Florida and beyond is forcing battleground Republicans to answer for the fallout.

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
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 state of the social care system in England is a topic that's made Andy Burnham angry for decades - but will his plans for reform work?

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
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The Air Force should prioritize sufficient combat-effective capacity over affordable mass in its future force design. There is no virtue in affordable failure.

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
The ad, which ethics experts said could violate federal law, shows Mr. Trump vowing to “expel the warmongers” from the government and fight the “deep state,” even as he wages a war with Iran.

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
TV ads featuring Trump are expanding nationally, prompting bipartisan questions over whether they comply with restrictions on taxpayer-funded publicity.
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New York Times journalists pressed the Canadian prime minister about a range of topics in an hourlong interview last week. Here’s a transcript of their conversation.

The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.

From the National Archives to the state dinner, President Trump and Xi Jinping looked comfortable together in Washington. Two former NPR China correspondents on what the visit did and didn't deliver.
Portadown District Orange Lodge had declined a request from Judge Patricia Smyth to postpone the parade along the Garvaghy Road

China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z.

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
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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
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
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
The US president earlier said that Tehran only made the proposal to open the strait within seven days because "they're losing so badly".
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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
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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 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
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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
President Donald Trump said Saturday morning that he rejected Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

A "major incident" is declared and villagers have been evacuated from their homes in Whelford near RAF Fairford.

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.

The victims of the crash have not yet been identified, Quebec provincial police told the BBC.

British police announced on Sunday morning that several people were arrested "on suspicion of offenses under the explosives act" close to a major U.S. air base.
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At least 17 killed in South Africa shooting, police hunt for eight suspects Al JazeeraSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.
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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
Two separate mass shootings near South Africa’s two biggest cities killed at least 27 people

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

Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France.

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
Many thousands of boys and men in Lesotho take up the vital profession of herding but have to give up their education. A small network of schools on a shoestring budget is teaching them the ABCs.
Iraqi Kurdistan is concerned over the withdawal of U.S. air defenses, since this will leave the autonomous enclave completely exposed to Iranian and militia air attacks.

On Saturday night, there were separate mass shootings near South Africa's two largest cities.
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The Nepali team was preparing to take overseas climbers up the Himlung Himal peak.

Iran's foreign minister says talks are the only way to break the deadlock, while its navy says it's analyzing data from a captured U.S. underwater drone.
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

British counterterrorism police said the men were arrested after three suspicious vehicles appeared to be traveling toward R.A.F. Fairford early on Sunday.

The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.

Crime is surging in Russia as war, weapons, returning veterans and the recruitment of criminals fuel violence, echoing of the lawless and chaotic 1990s.

A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US president.

Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.
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The initiative would have prevented the nation from imposing sanctions unless approved by the UN.

Pope Leo XIV has criticized the legalization of medically assisted death.

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
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2 giant pandas arrive in Atlanta under a US-China government agreement apnews.com 2 giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta in a rare loan from China CNN New giant pandas from China arrive in Atlanta zoo CBS News Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta wsbtv.com China’s Panda Diplomacy Is Losing Its Clout With the U.S. WSJ
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
A male named Ping Ping and a female named Fu Shuang landed on Sunday, days after China’s leader said he would dispatch “envoys of friendship” to the United States.
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The Republic of Ireland and Israel players do not shake hands with each other before Sunday's controversial Uefa Nations League game in Hungary.

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
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
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

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
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
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
‘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
One of Britain’s favorite national pastimes is hurting as well as helping.
By deactivating a gene, researchers were able to cause cells in the pancreatic ducts to produce insulin to regulate blood sugar.
A single dose of an experimental CRISPR therapy cut LDL cholesterol and triglycerides by about half in patients with difficult-to-treat lipid disorders. The reductions were still present one year later, with the highest dose lowering LDL by 52.5% and triglycerides by 47.8%.
Scientists have streamlined a method for measuring DNA-bound phosphorus in soil, making it cheaper and easier while preserving its accuracy. The technique could reveal how soil microbes help recycle phosphorus and ultimately support more sustainable fertilizer and nutrient management.
The technology can significantly augment precision medicine and therapeutics in the coming decades.

So far, scientists have identified more than 1,300 species of sea spiders.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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Direct oral anticoagulants cut the risk of serious clinical events by 69% in atrial fibrillation patients with an intermediate risk of stroke, according to the randomized SINGLE-AF trial. The benefit was driven mainly by fewer ischemic strokes, with no increase in major bleeding.
AEW All Out airs Saturday from the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates. Main card at 8 p.m. ET, pre-show at 7, full match card and where to stream.

Henry Cejudo beat Javon Walton by split decision in his pro boxing debut at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. Full scorecards and card results.

Raul Rosas Jr. stopped Raoni Barcelos at 1:38 of the fifth round at UFC Vegas 121. Full results, bonus winners and the latest on Barcelos.

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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 […]

How revenue sharing, NIL money and the transfer portal are changing college basketball and making it harder for mid-majors to retain talent.

The Toronto Blue Jays’ four-time All-Star offered a brief response about his “love” for the city after selling his local home.

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The Atlanta Braves’ superstar sent a “tough” message after learning that a legendary mentor died right before a key game.

A’ja Wilson has claimed three WNBA titles and is poised to win her fifth MVP. Now the Las Vegas Aces superstar is playing for respect and the paychecks that come with it.

The Philadelphia Phillies will see a major rebrand in a key part of the organization next season.

The NFL told CNBC it recorded 10,852 drone violations over stadiums between 2021 and 2025. The Jaguars became the first team to sign a drone defense firm.
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The Boston Red Sox’s superstar slugger offered a response on the division rival slugger’s viral $500 million contract comments.

The Chicago Cubs’ star outfielder sent a brief message to fans right before making his final Wrigley Field regular season start.

It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.

One pitch - an overturn of a ball four to Shohei Ohtani that would have forced in the tying run - changed the whole complexion of the game and possibly the Padres season.

The Astros and Rangers enter the final day tied, but probability, tiebreakers and betting markets show Houston with a sizable playoff edge.
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Tom Banton delivers on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrapped up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka.

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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 […]

MLB and NBC have released the 2026 Wild Card series broadcast schedule. Here's the details

International breaks are proving costly for top soccer clubs, with Real Madrid recently seeing key players like Mbappé and Konaté injured while on national duty.

The Keeneland September Yearling Sale produced world record numbers as the largest auction in history. The through the ring sales exceeded last year's record numbers.

For the second week in row, the Kansas City Chiefs relied on the play-action fake game to open up its offense.

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

Superman and Batman might be one of the DC Universe’s most famous partnerships, but Robert Pattinson is officially ending speculation that his take on Bruce Wayne would fit in the cinematic world created by James Gunn. “I think it would be kind of tough to have this version of Bruce outside of that world,” Pattinson […]

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 […]

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 […]

Stray Kids' 'This & That' returns to No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart after selling another 22,200 copies in its fifth week.

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“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 second trailer for the upcoming Robert Eggers Medieval horror film 'Werewulf' dropped today, just in time for the Harvest Moon. There's a new Alternate Reality Game to solve as well. Here's what you need to know.

The reality TV game show returns on Thursday, with 21 stars vying to win £100,000 for their chosen charity.

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Gaza documentary “NAZA” made its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival to a massive standing ovation for co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor who gave a brief Q&A with festival director Dennis Lim after the screening. Journalist and co-director Abraham told the crowd, many of whom were still drying their eyes […]

“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 […]

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 […]

"Godzilla Minus Zero," the sequel to the 2023 smash "Godzilla Minus One," is receiving stellar reviews following the film’s world premiere on Saturday at the New York Film Festival.
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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,” […]
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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 […]

Big Bang played London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a long-awaited return for the group that helped build the blueprint for modern K-pop.

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 […]

“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 […]

Robert Pattinson stars as "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen in the new film "Primetime." Here's what happens at the end of the movie.

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

Martin McDonagh is taking a stand with “Wild Horse Nine.” “This is probably my most political film. That’s why I find it very exciting to be releasing this monster into the world,” he said at the Zurich Film Festival. “I feel like, in the modern day, there’s perhaps a little too much artistic neutrality, or […]

Madonna's 'Confessions II' could end her Grammy nomination drought, with the album and several singles offering paths back to the awards.

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Naomi Watts waited a long time to become a star. “It was a grind. That 10 years before I met David, I became so locked up and I felt worthless. My agent pulled me aside and she said: ‘We need to have a heart to heart. Honey, you are too intense. You are freaking people […]

he PS Plus October 2026 free games are coming soon. Here’s when Sony will reveal the Essential lineup, when the games release, plus leaks, rumors and predictions.

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” jumps to a new No. 2 peak on the Radio Songs chart, leaving it one spot from a sweep of four major Billboard rankings.

Tame Impala scores its first No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart with “Dracula” as “Loser” debuts at No. 49, giving the act its second hit on the ranking.

“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 […]

“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, 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 […]

Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” reaches No. 1 on the Pop Airplay chart, extending her all-time record to 16 leaders.

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 […]

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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. […]

When does Lanterns Episode 7 come out on HBO Max? Here’s the release time, Episode 7 preview, full Season 1 schedule and what to expect from the penultimate episode.

Drake’s “Janice STFU” ties “Hotline Bling” as his longest-running No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart, with both tracks spending 18 weeks at the summit.

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Olivia Rodrigo's 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' breaks her own records as it reaches 13 weeks at No. 1 on two Billboard album charts.

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 […]

“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 […]

TLC’s “No Scrubs” surges to new highs on both global Billboard charts as the decades-old No. 1 enjoys a viral resurgence.

Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” rises to No. 2 on the Rhythmic Airplay chart, leaving the superstar one spot from a thirteenth No. 1.

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 […]

Jhené Aiko’s “So Good” with Kendrick Lamar is the only debut on the Billboard Global 200 this week, opening at No. 89.

After years of requests, Five Nights at Freddy's is coming to Fortnite for its Fortnitemares event. Here are all the skins and its release date.

Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie’s bond goes beyond their shared roles as Captain America. They’re also close friends, so much so that Evans gave Mackie early access to the “Avengers: Endgame” script, which is when the actor learned how he’d become the superhero. “Chris Evans is somebody who I hold near and dear,” Mackie said […]

Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' reaches 300 weeks on the Billboard 200, just a month after 'Blonde' celebrated 500 frames on the ranking.

New data has revealed that the first installment in Disney’s Avatar series generated more income during its box office run than both of its sequels combined.

“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 […]

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 […]

Madonna opens the 2026 VMAs on Sept. 27, with LISA, RAYE and more performing plus Charli xcx and Tyla among presenters. Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" video premieres.

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The storm flooded low-lying areas, knocked out power and forced the cancellation of several major events and hundreds of flights.
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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
Lawyers for Pike, who killed a fellow student in 1995, say she should get clemency and would not be sentenced to death if the crime happened today.

A couple of the papers feature more reaction to the Manchester City drama, after the club was found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules.

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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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Michelle Harwood had not been born when the letter was written and did not expect to find the writer.

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School-day routines — and even a loss on the football field — have provided relief for students and residents who lost everything.
Southern Water says it is investigating the burst pipe which happened on Sunday morning.

Eight-year-old Labrador Penny was stranded on a narrow ledge in Ingleton, rescue services say.

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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

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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Flight disruptions were rising in Boston over the weekend.
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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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A nor’easter is expected to continue bringing rainfall and gusty winds to the region through Monday.

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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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

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