Why OpenAI Just ABANDONED Its Most Anticipated AI Model
A top executive at the AI lab told the Wall Street Journal that the model in question had displayed a poor aptitude for following orders.
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A top executive at the AI lab told the Wall Street Journal that the model in question had displayed a poor aptitude for following orders.
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The chip maker is buying the startup and adding AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li as its chief scientist.
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Samsung Electronics and its five affiliates are investing $1 billion in KKR-launched Helix as the group expands its push into global AI infrastructure.
Self-driving truck company Aurora laid out an audacious plan for 2030. Its CFO says its targets aren't aspirational.
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OpenAI also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.
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The Headphone 1 Pro flagship headphones keep Nothing’s aesthetic while adding some surprises. | Photo: John Higgins / The Verge Nothing has been on a bit of an audio tear this year, releasing the solid Headphone A and the surprisingly good Ear 3A earbuds. The Headphone A released at $199, while the earbuds are under $100, leaving room for something fancier. That something is the Nothing Headphone 1 Pro, the company's new $399 flagship over-ears that surprised me with everything they offer. The
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Quadruped unmanned ground vehicles are being used as walking turrets, medical helpers, drone spotters and mine sweepers as technology expands their abilities and sensors.

Nearly 80 pages of the company’s 261-page initial public offering prospectus is dedicated to potential risk factors, while only 48 pages outline its business.

In its prospectus, Anthropic just told investors it's losing tens of billions of dollars a year, but also growing like crazy, and — oh yeah — its own AI might pose an existential risk to humanity.
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China's securities regulator is raising the bar for public listings of humanoid robot startups with three specific criteria, according to three sources.
In a bid to cut its reliance on foreign tech, India tries to catch up with China and the U.S. by readying an investment of $25 billion in Deep Tech startups.
OpenAI's decision to hold back the model, called GPT-6.1 Astra, comes amid a broader push within the industry to slow the development of increasingly autonomous systems until safety measures catch up.
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The pope’s stance runs counter to President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly dismissed safety concerns about AI, calling them a “hoax.”

Could space-age battery technology unlock faster EV charging? EnerVenue’s stationary storage batteries could ease grid constraints and make renewable energy more useful.

The company detailed how A.I. agents gained access to four government websites and acknowledged mishandling its response.

Anthropic's IPO filing dedicates 80 pages to the risks of AI, nearly double the 48 pages it spends discussing its business plans, according to Reuters.
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Atomic's agentic supply chain software is now being used by companies like DoorDash and HelloFresh.
In the parlance of tech companies, I’m a “heavy user” of AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude. How much do I use these tools? Let’s put it this way: If ChatGPT goes down for a few hours, my productivity grinds to a halt and I end up standing around aimlessly in my backyard with a La Croix instead of getting anything meaningful done. OpenAI is constantly tweaking the interface for ChatGPT. But a recent change is especially impactful. The company now requires users to select between “Chat” and “

The meeting comes as AI leaders are issuing dire warnings about the threat of AI and calling for steps to slow it down before it outsmarts humans.

At least about $4.2 trillion of the estimated yearly costs needed to fund the artificial-intelligence buildout is currently not being covered, according to the consulting firm.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the Taiwanese contract chipmaker that makes semiconductors for Nvidia among others, is reportedly eyeing a second site in the U.S.
Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch criticized rivals’ AI safety arguments as the industry faces scrutiny after several AI agents took unauthorized actions.
This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. On a modern battlefield defined by the ever-expanding “affordable mass” of cheap, disposable drones, Ben Levinson wants to build something that lasts. Levinson is the founder and CEO of Heven AeroTech, the Virginia-based maker of hydrogen-powered drones for long-endurance operations. In a recent interview, he described the company’s approach to drones as

A new effort to devise an AI trustworthy certification deserves rapt attention. DTC and Harvard BKC convened an AI Trust Summit. An AI insider analysis and scoop.

Following the success of its Muse personal AI agent, Meta is introducing a specialized version for small businesses.
Mr. Milei wants to go all in on artificial intelligence even as other leaders struggle to get a handle on a technology many fear poses existential threats.

Dartmouth said it would investigate its provost over A.I. accusations. Similar controversies on other campuses have prompted frustration among students.

You hear it all the time: Modern cars are basically smartphones on wheels. And just like the phone in your pocket, the car in your driveway collects vast amounts of data - tracking where you drive, how fast you accelerate, how hard you brake, how aggressively you turn, and much more. The legality of this data harvesting remains hotly debated. Last year, the Federal Trade Commission penalized General Motors for illegally collecting and selling precise location and driving behavior data without in

One of AI’s fiercest critics believes the doom talk is about founders making money, not saving humanity.

The Chinese robot manufacturer AgiBot just released more than 300 autonomous robots into a theme park to let them mingle freely with the public. It’s the largest deployment of this kind ever. In fact, this embodied AI invasion dwarfs any other public deployment of robots in China. Nothing in the West gets close to it. These 300 robo-spartans are now roaming the public walkways and hotels of Chimelong Spaceship Park in Zhuhai, on the Pearl River Delta bordering Macau. It’s a fleet made mostly of

Beats’ new flagship headphones are customizable, stylish, fun, and great for working out. But there are stronger options for everyday use.

The company said its latest Astra model would undergo more work to meet safety standards, and issued an apology for the way it handled the hacking of an Australian government website.
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Consumer advocate Lindsay Owen’s new book, Gouged, traces how corporations use software—from ever-changing prices to opaque algorithms—to squeeze every penny from you.

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.
Plus, the new job title taking over LinkedIn.

When customers talk about AI costs, the conversation usually starts with token prices and ends with access to the latest, most capable model in the cloud. Do they always need that level of capability? Not necessarily. But that is often where the conversation goes. As AI moves from experimentation to production, model choice is only…
As Anthropic gears up for its greatly anticipated public debut, a preview of the company's IPO filing reportedly details its mounting losses, leadership proposals to retain power, and how its AI development plans could "further increase the risk that our models cause harm." These disclosures come as Anthropic eyes a $2 trillion valuation, more than double the $965 billion it was valued at four months ago, making it a contender to overtake SpaceX as the largest IPO in history. According to Reuter

The round builds on a $30 million fundraise in February, taking the company's total funding to $140 million.
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The company also detailed how some of those breaches had happened, and outlined additional measures it is taking to assess the impact of the events.
Firefox will look a little different the next time you launch it - more bubbly, with some new pops of color. The browser's latest update brings a design overhaul to all desktop and mobile users, aimed at modernizing Firefox with bubble-like tabs, a rounded address bar, and refreshed colors, icons, and themes. The desktop and mobile versions of the browser will also now share the same design language. According to Mozilla, the design changes will have "no cost to your browser performance." Mozill

Fireflies said that it won't charge extra for the new dictation feature, which can be used with any desktop app.
Polaroid announced a new instant camera that lets photographers get more creative and experimental with their shots than just changing the aperture or shutter speed. In addition to a Brightness dial on the front for adjusting exposure, the new Polaroid Mod has a dial around the lens for switching between four "creative shooting modes" with unique analog effects that are all captured in-camera. The Polaroid Mod is launching globally starting today for $169.99 through Polaroid's online store and w

Apple says the bug was used to attack "specific targeted individuals" running iOS 26, which the majority of Apple customers are still using.
The original Fairphone Fairbuds were some of the first wireless earbuds with replaceable parts. | Image: Fairphone Following leaks revealing a major redesign earlier this month and an official teaser posted to X yesterday, Fairphone has shared some exclusive details with The Verge about the first follow-up to its Fairbuds wireless earbuds that debuted over two years ago. A full reveal of the Fairbuds 2 is planned for October 14th, but we can confirm the new version will carry forward the same

The former Yahoo CEO is introducing a new AI personal assistant based entirely on your photos.
The tech giant says the agent can help owners run their business and find new customers.
Each mouse is available in black, too. | Image: SteelSeries The new ergonomic Rival Pro and ambidextrous Sensei Pro wireless gaming mice are some of the company's most interesting models in years. They're familiar designs that feel incredibly lightweight to hold (53 grams each in black, one gram more in white), and they ship with two signature SteelSeries features found in its other product categories: swappable batteries and a wireless base station to pair to. The circular batteries are easy

It’s not even October yet and Amazon is already offering some Prime Big Deal Day discounts on its own hardware, along with plenty of other popular products. It’s all to hype up October Prime Day, which starts October 6th at 3AM ET and lasts through 3AM ET on the 8th if you’re on the East Coast (12AM PT). October Prime Day offers a glimpse of deals that will likely be available again during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So, with the holiday shopping season officially underway, you can get some o

Tech YouTuber Matt Robb says that Muse gave out his home address to a total stranger this weekend, after authorizing the bot to handle his Facebook Marketplace account. That's despite Meta placing great emphasis on the security features of Muse when it launched the personal AI agent earlier this month as it tries to catch up with competing AI providers like Anthropic and OpenAI. "Just found out it told people my address and agreed a lowball price and then they showed up without it even telling m
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Trump called the new website, America.gov, "a restoration of America's founding promise."
Amazon typically introduces new Kindle models a few months ahead of the holiday shopping season, and this year it looks like that will include a bigger update to the entry-level Kindle than what debuted in 2024. The last upgrades to the basic Kindle model were limited to a brighter backlight, a new dark mode, and faster page turns, but according to leaked images shared by WinFuture, the next version will come with a minor redesign and expanded color options. The last entry-level Kindle model was

OpenAI said Monday it was delaying the release of a new artificial intelligence model out of security concerns voiced by its researchers, the latest in the company’s effort to decelerate the pace of the technology’s advance. OpenAI’s decision to hold back the model, called GPT-6.1 Astra, comes amid a broader push within the industry to slow the development of increasingly autonomous systems until safety measures can catch up. The announcement comes a day before AI executives are set to huddle wi
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Uhura Bionics, a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Battlefield 200, wants to replace flat, robotics voice devices with one that carries emotions.
It was eight days after the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and Facebook was facing criticism that a flood of false stories on its platform had helped elect Donald Trump. That morning, Sheryl Sandberg got a policy memo from an unlikely source: Sacha Baron Cohen. In an email titled “Thoughts for the day,” the comedian behind “Ali G” and “Borat” urged Sandberg and her colleagues to follow the example of Google, with its fact-check labels and its counter-radicalization messages for people searchin

It’s OpenAI’s turn in the fall tech events calendar. The company is hosting its annual DevDay on September 29th in San Francisco, starting with a live keynote featuring CEO Sam Altman. The company is teasing “20+ launches” with Altman saying that “we have found a new thing,”, and rumors suggest it could launch a consumer AI agent to rival Meta’s Muse. The keynote begins at 1PM ET / 10AM ET, and you can watch it on OpenAI’s website here. DevDay is happening at a tumultuous moment for OpenAI. The

The only noticable difference is that the camera oval is shorter. | Image: Android Headlines Google isn't making any significant design changes to its upcoming midrange Pixel update, judging by the leaks shared by Android Headlines. The image renders made by OnLeaks are potentially our first look at the Pixel 11A, which aside from having a slightly rounder oval-shaped rear camera module, looks almost indistinguishable from both the Pixel 10A and Pixel 9A. It seems the chunky display bezels spo
In a series of private meetings, the company consulted religious scholars to help instill morality into its A.I. models — and make the case that Claude could be conscious.

John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, wants Apple to launch products more often than its usual splashy moments in the fall and the spring, according to a Bloomberg report detailing some of Ternus's initial plans for the company. Apple regularly holds iPhone launch events in September and often announces products later in the year and in springtime, but "Ternus has indicated that Apple must introduce products more quickly and become more experimental to remain competitive in the artificial intelligence e

Microsoft is officially announcing its new Xbox Mythic Achievements today, and they're already available for Xbox Insiders to test. Mythic Achievements work a lot like Sony's PlayStation Platinum trophies and are unlocked once you've earned every original achievement for a game. "Mythic Achievements have already been added to eligible games you completed in the past, including Xbox 360 titles," says the Xbox team. "The next time you visit your profile, you may discover that some of your favorite

Employees and security researchers said they had cautioned the company on safely testing its A.I. models and strengthening its corporate infrastructure, but OpenAI did not listen.

The artificial intelligence luncheon comes as calls for a slowdown and regulation reach a fever pitch
America.gov is intended to simplify the process of navigating government bureaucracy, but language models are imperfect and remain prone to hallucinations, which could cause new issues.
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"The chance of human extinction is about a coin flip, in my view," Geoffrey Irving, a former OpenAI and Google DeepMind employee, said in a new interview. It's one of a dozen interviews with AI researchers, including current and former employees at OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. Palisade Research, which says it's a non-profit studying AIs' capabilities and motivations, collected and launched the interviews on frominside.ai. Several of the researchers joined Irving in warning about the possibili

Dots are meant to operate independent of any specific hardware or interface, pursuing user-defined goals continuously in the background with minimal oversight.
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OpenAI says GPT-6.1 Sol delivers significant improvements over GPT-6 Sol across complex professional tasks, including code writing and debugging, document understanding, and executing multi-step business workflows.
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT plugins with dedicated sidebar homes, interactive panels, file viewers, improved discovery, and support for automations.
OpenAI is expanding Codex with reusable cloud development environments, a revamped CLI with voice controls, new code review tools and a security-focused product for scanning repositories and preparing fixes.
On Tuesday, OpenAI's annual DevDay event began with protests, flyers, and chants. "Sam Altman, get off it, put people over profit," said a group of protesters marching in a circle in front of a series of signs that spelled out "PEOPLE OVER PROFIT." More than a dozen organizations came together to sponsor a rally outside the entrance to the event venue at San Francisco's Fort Mason, including Bay Resistance, Tech Workers Coalition, Service Employees International Union, San Francisco Rising, and

Lawmaker rejects Apple excuse for banning ICE-tracking apps as unconstitutional.

Dutch police said the hacker, arrested for being part of the ShinyHunters cybercriminal gang, had plans to organize the murder of two people on his laptop.
Wabi is repositioning its prompt-based app builder as a personal AI agent that can create interfaces on demand, combining chat, apps and ongoing tasks.
Razer’s DeathStalker V2 Pro is discounted in both black and white. | Image: The Verge Woot has the Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL on sale for $130, a significant discount from its usual $219.99 price point. This keyboard is built for competitive gaming, with a low latency 2.4GHz wireless connection, and low-profile linear optical switches for faster activations that require a lighter touch than regular mechanical switches. The TKL layout cuts the numpad, but affords you more desk space for your

OpenAI's newly announced suite of office features puts it into mor direct competition with more traditional software companies.
Personal AI assistants are shaping up to be the new frontier for tech companies.
Some of India's largest banks are holding off on supporting Apple Pay initially.
Nearly 1,000 outage reports were made for OpenAI on downdetector.com shortly before 2 p.m. EDT.

OpenAI isn't a public supporter of Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform, but it is privately working with Nvidia, TechCrunch has learned.
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AMD is getting cutting-edge spatial-intelligence models, but more importantly, a leader who can help recruit top talent and bring real-world AI applications into focus.
Another day, another AI agent gone rogue. Over the weekend, what seemed like a pretty typical Facebook Marketplace transaction took a very bizarre turn when Matt Robb, a Toronto-based tech video creator, let Muse handle his communications. Several hours later, Robb learned that unbeknownst to him, Meta’s new AI agent had accepted a lowball offer for a keyboard and arranged a time for the buyer to come pick up the item—even though Robb wasn’t home at the time. “A guy just showed up at my door, r

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.
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OpenAI is building out the pieces of an alternative to the traditional app store model, turning ChatGPT into a place where software can be discovered and used by people and AI agents alike.
The deal, which is expected to close by year's end, is worth $8.2 billion.

Nvidia is expanding its buyback program to $235 billion while Alphabet and Meta halt repurchases and reallocate money to their AI initiatives.
OpenAI DevDay recap: AI lab rolls out Dots agents, Altman and Friar comment on IPO CNBC Introducing dots openai.com OpenAI announces ‘dots’ agent after scrapping launch of new AI model over safety concerns The Guardian OpenAI debuts Dots AI agents in challenge to Meta’s popular Muse agent Yahoo Finance OpenAI Debuts 'Dots' AI Agent, Scraps GPT-6.1 After Deception Tests Forbes
It seems that every other day a new frontier model has made its way somewhere it shouldn’t—so much so that it’s now a meme. In recent months, OpenAI’s agents have managed to hack software company Hugging Face, a German website, and coding website RubyGems. Anthropic’s agents have also had their fair share of “cybersecurity incidents,” with four recorded incidents of agents accessing third-party systems without authorizations. And Google’s Gemini has done it too, hacking at least three companie

Trump considers creating committee to oversee AI sector Reuters Trump says he and tech leaders signed AI agreement that is 'morally binding' CNBC The debate over AI’s future rages on both coasts NBC News Trump, GOP leaders look to reclaim control over AI narrative thehill.com Trump releases AI accord with tech executives Yahoo
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EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation in a year.
Dutch police say they arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in connection with ShinyHunters, the hacking group that claimed responsibility for high-profile attacks on Ticketmaster, Rockstar Games, and more recently, the FBI. In a press release, Dutch authorities state that they arrested the suspect on September 15th - just days before the hacking group claimed to have breached the FBI's website and stolen employee data, as reported earlier by Reuters. Neither Dutch authorities nor the FBI name th

Before OpenAI launched its new AI agent, Dots, on Tuesday, Elon Musk's xAI had already acquired the domain name "dot.com," which now redirects to the Grok chatbot download page.
Elon Musk | Image: Laura Normand / The Verge Grokipedia, the AI-powered online encyclopedia from SpaceXAI, appears to be updating articles once again after a months-long pause. In August, Lawfare reported that articles on Grokipedia hadn't reviewed edits since April, but the platform's live updates site is now showing various recent changes to pages - though as I write this, many are just a note that says "recheck all references and sources." The site seems to have become active again relative

Researchers at Northeastern University found vehicles and their companion apps regularly shared detailed data with some of the largest tech companies.
When BMW first announced it was reimagining the i3 as an all-electric four-door sedan built on its Neue Klasse platform, it left out a lot of important details, like battery capacity, range, and price. Today, the German automaker is finally starting to fill in the blanks on the i3. Let's start with price. BMW says the 2027 i3 50 xDrive will start at $61,500, plus a $1,350 destination fee, putting it firmly in the Mercedes C-Class segment of competition. (Back in March, we could only guess a bal

With a new school year underway, kids everywhere are saying cheese for school picture day—but some penny-pinching parents are cutting photographers out of the equation. In their place, those parents are employing artificial intelligence to generate picture day-style images of their children. Others are getting their kids’ pictures taken as normal, but avoiding paying for the final images by having AI agents erase watermarks from the proofs. Both methods may be cheaper than shelling out for profe

President Trump’s meetings with tech leaders produced some voluntary safeguards and a commitment to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence,” the term that Mr. Trump prefers.
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By sharing the same platform, the Sport gets the same specs as the classier Range Rover Electric, but with added torque at a smaller outlay.

For the sake of national security, it's a relief to learn that America.gov is not hallucinating to the point that it's penning lengthy poetry.
“As a country, we have grown dangerously comfortable.”
“The only debts were utility and credit-card bills, which we will pay off.”
“When my paycheck lands, it takes a detour through bitcoin.”
Luckin is weighing a push into Gulf markets while deepening its foothold in Southeast Asia, with backing from sovereign wealth funds in both regions.
Thirteen of the 18 startups in Peak XV’s latest Surge cohort are targeting global markets, while more than half are based in India.
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.

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Anthropic’s revenue grew over 10-fold in 2025, but the cost of training and serving its models is also climbing.
Oil rose after Iranian officials were reportedly pessimistic over a deal before U.S. midterm elections.
The world's second biggest gold mining company could emerge from a successful merger of South Africa's Gold Fields with Australia's Northern Star

The hike of 25 basis points was in line with expectations by economists polled by Reuters.
Jim Paulsen thinks lagged indicators suggest the usual ‘best buying season’ for stocks may not be applicable this time and backtesting his model to 1970 shows meagre returns.
In today’s work landscape, job-hopping has evolved from professional taboo to professional tactic. You could be looking for faster growth or better pay elsewhere, taking “stepping stone” jobs along the way to that goal. Perhaps these roles lay the path to a dream gig, or help you bide time during a personal transition or an industry shift. The downside? Viewing a position as a temporary layover introduces a dangerous career trap: mental disengagement. Stanford Medicine’s occupational well-being

Recent news stories have suggested that younger workers are opting out of work ambition. Coverage documents their frustration with a limiting job market, dehumanizing hiring processes, and the expectations set by hustle culture. Those frustrations are real, but the constant negative narrative doesn’t help. What we read can amplify our worries, and media coverage claiming a generation is disengaging from work makes it seem like that’s the expected response. And these stories can make us think we

Treasury yields eased early Tuesday amid persistent concerns over inflationary pressures.
A JPMorgan unit that focuses on short-term trading signals has turned bullish again after a month of caution.
Shenzhen HFC chairman Sun Aixiang, who began his career selling plastics, now has a net worth of $1.7 billion. His brother-in-law, company director Zhao Jianping, has also become a billionaire.

I remember stepping into the mall as an 11-year-old with a sequined purse stuffed with pocket money. I’d pop into Claire’s to buy some watermelon Lip Smackers, then hit up Limited Too for baby Ts. Back home, there would be a Delia’s catalog waiting for me with ideas of how to style cargo pants. Or the latest issue of YM or Bop, full of quizzes to figure out which Spice Girl I was. (For the record, I was Posh.) In 1994, brands took tweens seriously as customers. They created a culture around them

Companies have changed the way they price their products — and shoppers are getting deliberately overcharged. Here are steps you can take to ensure you are getting the best deal.
“I could rent the property and generate $800 a month in positive cash flow.”
Protego Ventures, the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel, just completed its final $125 million closing, TechCrunch learned exclusively.
Novo Nordisk on Tuesday struck its second licensing deal since receiving a poor reception from investors after presenting its long-term strategy.
A lot has changed at Turion Space since it was founded in 2020. Originally focused on space debris removal, the Irvine, California-based company has since transformed into a space infrastructure company, building the vehicles, software, and payloads that help spacecraft move, maneuver, collect data, and carry out missions in orbit. That evolution has also changed the scale of the opportunities it is pursuing. Turion has moved from proving its technology to competing for major government program

Oura said the delay comes despite "strong demand" and a strengthenthing of the business since the start of the IPO process.
Calamos Investments manager Brandon Nelson’s four-star fund is betting on financial services apps.
President Donald Trump says he expects Ottawa to concede to its demands on trade in the coming weeks, but Canadian officials insist they won't sign a bad deal.
The investment puts Canada on course to become a leading LNG exporter as global supply disruptions sharpen focus on energy security.
Nvidia is looking to spend hundreds of billions of dollars buying its stock at a time when it's historically cheap based on earnings expectations.
The relentless surge in rates is breaking the back of two key macro trades that had been holding firm.
“We have an ironclad prenup.”
The chief U.S. equity strategist at the investment bank favors large-capitalization quality companies.
Lisa Mantil, after a nearly three-decade run at Goldman, will join the prediction market's team to attract institutional traders.
Alaska Airlines is overhauling its Alaska and Hawaiian cabins to include brand-new top-tier suites, a premium economy class and other features.
“Start to Scale Workbook: Secrets to Starting and Scaling Any Size Organization” by Verne Harnish is released with Forbes Books.

The new program, which will give eligible savers a federal match for contributions to their retirement accounts, starts in 2027 and replaces the saver's credit.
When my father was a child in upstate New York, he contracted polio. So did three of his younger siblings. It was devastating to the family. It was also, in a way none of them could have anticipated, a door that opened onto something extraordinary. The White children became part of Jonas Salk’s research, a small but real contribution to the science that would eventually defeat the dreaded disease. That experience lit something in my father that never went out, motivating him to become an epidemi

"Many of the current disputes between Europe and the U.S. are minor compared with this agreement's size and benefits," the JPMorgan boss wrote this week.
I’m sure Christopher Nolan didn’t have marketing metaphors on his mind when he directed The Odyssey, but after I watched Odysseus face the wrath of Poseidon in Nolan’s three-hour epic, I thought the movie summed up neatly the trauma that marketers endure when they try to navigate the world of AI assistants. AI apps play by their own rules, and they’re constantly changing the map to upend the journey. If you’re allowing yourself to be led around by the nose, you’re in for a bumpy ride. The Great

It’s important to have guardrails around your legacy.
Reuters got a look at Anthropic's IPO filing, and OpenAI scrapped a model release over safety concerns.
Raven is an institutional market-maker for prediction markets, generating constant buy and sell orders on contracts.
With increasing emphasis on the return on investment, The Princeton Review's new college ranking measures academics, affordability and career outcomes.
No diversification needed: The 10-year total return stocks minus bonds is near the highest in history.
Oura has been gearing up to go public all month. Now, it seems those plans have been put on the back burner. The California-based smart ring maker said on Tuesday that it will postpone its highly anticipated stock listing. Oura explained that it was “despite strong demand,” instead blaming “uncertainty in the IPO market” for the decision. “Our mission is to empower people to live healthier, longer, and an IPO is just one step in our journey,” Oura CEO Tom Hale said in a statement. “We aim to d

U.S. junk bonds are getting badly bruised in September, with their high yields so far failing to provide enough cushion this month to withstand heightened market volatility without losses.
U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The ban amounts to barely a ripple in $880 billion worth of annual two-way trade between the two northern neighbors. But it marks another ratcheting up of President Donald Trump’s second-term trade war with America’s longtime ally and trading partn

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index tumbled to 81.9, a decline of 6.7 points and a reading well below the forecast for 89.
The battle for global business and investment is entering a new arena. For decades, countries competed for multinationals with a familiar formula: lower taxes, skilled workers, predictable regulation, good infrastructure, and access to global markets. Companies shifted talent and capital accordingly. The model helped Singapore become a regional base for multinationals, helped Switzerland attract global headquarters and high-value corporate activity, and helped turn Dubai into a magnet for inter

The Points Guy’s Brian Kelly gave me a crash course in annual fees and redemptions to offset rising travel costs
The postponement of the IPO will delay some of the company's plans for its proceeds from the IPO, as well as those of its shareholders.
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A CEO peer support group helps leaders make sharper decisions and feel less isolated as AI and disruption accelerate change at the top.

When English singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro released her highly anticipated debut album, Visitor, in July, it was available in a variety of formats: MP3, cassette, CD, and an array of colored vinyl records (red, gold, brown) that were exclusive to different retailers. But 3,000 fans received copies that look remarkably different: discs swirled with orange and black—deeply pigmented on some copies, nearly translucent on others. The special-edition album— created by London-based Blood Records—star

No one knows what AI will mean for jobs long-term, but the layoffs are likely to hit first without proper planning, says former US Commerce Sec. Gina Raimondo.
War, high gas prices, rising interest rates and AI are keeping a lid on U.S. job creation.
U.S. homeowners have more housing wealth than ever before, thanks to fast-rising home prices over the last several years. But they aren't spending much of it.
The Trump administration announced it will extend the deadline for federal student loan borrowers to sign up for autopay and get a reduced interest rate.
Instinct founder said that the platform is growing 10% day-by-day
Leading Indian streamer JioStar’s Kevin Vaz has called on India’s government to immediately restore BARC audience ratings, using the inaugural address at the FICCI-Frames conference to warn that the data gap is leaving broadcasters, advertisers and agencies without dependable numbers heading into the festive season. Vaz is the CEO of entertainment at JioStar and chair […]

Your credit score is one of the most important data points associated with your identity. A good score generally means lower interest rates on everything from credit cards to mortgages, while a bad score can subject you to higher rates. When it comes to mortgages, for decades lenders only relied on data from one company: Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE: FICO), the owner of the eponymous FICO score. But newly announced changes mean lenders can now pull data from one of Fair Isaac Corporation’s main

El Pollo Loco will open its first New York City restaurant next year in Queens as it aims to become a national chicken chain.
Trader Julia Spina explains an iron condor trade on Microsoft.
When I was chief business officer at Defected Records back at the start of the decade, the best thing we made in any given week tended to get made on the Monday. Defected is a house music label that also throws parties, so on a Saturday night there would be a few thousand people in a dark room somewhere in the world, dancing to a DJ until the lights came up. Someone would have shot the event on a shaky handheld iPhone. By Monday afternoon the videos would be up and everyone who’d been there woul

Disney continues to cut heads: The media company is laying off a few hundred employees across multiple departments, Variety has confirmed. The layoffs, the third round this year under recently appointed CEO Josh D’Amaro, are primarily in Disney’s human resources and IT departments across corporate and within different divisions, according to a source familiar with […]

The S&P 500 was trading within 2 percentage points of its record closing high on Tuesday, but dig a little bit deeper, and things are looking far less rosy.
A friend who’s close to retirement texted that she was concerned about the bond market. She’d been building out that fixed-income allocation over the past several years at the urging of her adviser. Her message made me wonder if some people might have misguided ideas about bonds. Volatility is much lower than for stocks For one thing, notwithstanding the recent headlines, bonds’ volatility is almost always going to be mild alongside the fluctuations that stocks experience. For example, on Sept.

The recent Starship launch helps SpaceX with a number of priorities that could help its stock reach $900 over the long run, an analyst says.
Netflix investors are too worried about the U.S. and are overlooking gains abroad, Deutsche Bank argues.
Author and FT correspondent Robin Wigglesworth tells MarketWatch about how bonds build the modern financial system, and what they are currently saying about and inflation, government debt and the financial markets.
Saudi authorities had taken the pipeline offline this month after it was damaged in a drone attack by an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia.

Disney warned about the most recent round of cuts in its August earnings report as one of the levers it was evaluating to reduce costs at the company.
With Comcast-owned Sky’s $2.1 billion acquisition of ITV currently winding its way through the regulatory process in the U.K., both parties are limited in how much they can say. Yet Sky’s content chief Cecile Frot-Coutaz and ITV CEO Carolyn McCall, both speaking in separate keynote speeches at the Royal Television Society convention in London, managed […]

Alaska Airlines CEO downplayed concerns about a new delay to the Boeing Max 10's certification.
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Wall Street is cheering AI stocks as OpenAI gets closer to a revenue milestone.
Consumers are seriously worried about online pricing, and not just because prices seem to be rising all around. It’s because, according to recent reports and an investigative new book, algorithms are now setting prices. And they aren’t doing it based on product quality or market value, but on individuals. The practice of charging different customers different prices might be tough to wrap your head around. But author Lindsay Owens, president and CEO of the Washington think tank Groundwork Collab

Away’s third generation of its iconic luggage retains the familiar design while introducing invisible tech, such as a new wheel system and an improved telescoping handle.

Data is expected to show ongoing price pressures and consumers who nevertheless continue to spend.
The higher-than-consensus expectations are a bet that the U.S. had another strong month of job growth.
BetterHelp, the industry's largest advertiser, known for its substantial spending and effective host-read campaigns, has now appointed Media Bodies, a global creator-led agency.

Trump's EPA backs Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel as Michigan and Wisconsin pressure the pipeline, raising new concerns over North American energy security.

CEO Jim Farley's warning comes on the heels of a high-profile visit last week by Chinese President Xi Jinping with President Donald Trump
American workers spend an average of $6,736 each year just to show up at the office, according to a recent study by resume-building platform Resume.io. Commuting accounts for more than 40% of the costs, or $2,751 a year, including public transit, gas, and other expenses. Another $2,598 a year comes from buying food and coffee. More than half of workers (53.2%) said their office costs have risen over the past 12 months, compared to only 5.9% who said their costs have fallen. Resume.io examined

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (a.k.a. “Fall Prime Day) is back for another season of savings, with 48 hours of Prime member-exclusive deals ahead of the holidays. This year’s Prime Big Deal Days run from October 6 to 7, with millions of deals across 35 categories, according to Amazon. Prime members will get first dibs […]

New York Fed’s John Williams says “there is no need for urgency” after the central bank’s September hike.
It's been a strong year for IPOs. But now, more companies are deciding to stay on the sidelines.
The company says it won't draw on the new debt facilities this year, as it has already planned at least $25 billion in capital expenditures.
Amid a “flight to quality,” Microsoft’s stock has stood out as an AI winner, according to one analyst
Hundreds more layoffs just hit Disney, as workers had been anticipating. On Tuesday, Deadline was the first to report that the company’s most recent cuts would impact several hundred employees. A spokesperson for Disney told the outlet that the layoffs primarily impact those in human resources and technology roles. Prior to the announcement, Disney had warned in its August earnings report that cuts were looming: “We remain highly focused on reducing costs across the enterprise to create increm

A Jefferies analyst sees Target “prioritizing the health of the franchise over short-term profit optimization.”
The Goldman Sachs board has reportedly discussed replacing CEO David Solomon, 64, with president John Waldron, 57, as early as next year.
The Paramount financing will be a closely watched barometer of dealmaking appetite despite rising borrowing costs in 2026.
The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".

A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

Hedge funds can boost Treasury market liquidity, but their growing role also risks creating financial instability.
The breach included Social Security numbers and details about jobs people held.

“If what was said on social media about this case was true, those fraternity members would be in prison right now,” Van Houten told ABC News.

Tennessee to execute a woman for first time in 200 years after governor denies clemency The Guardian After a Life in Isolation, a Tennessee Woman Waits for Her Execution The New York Times Tennessee set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years. She was sentenced at 18 kcci.com Ahead of rare execution, lone woman on Tennessee death row says ‘I am at peace’ NBC News Christa Pike execution: Tennessee governor rejects plea for clemency BBC
Trump unveils plans for a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa NBC News Trump announces plan for $15 billion steel plant, would be largest in U.S. history CNBC Trump, 80, Promptly Falls Asleep After Announcing New Steel Plant The New Republic An Iowa steel mill? Trump, GOP keep ignoring Americans' needs | Opinion USA Today WATCH: Trump announces new steel plant project in Iowa PBS
The change follows a court ruling barring Title IX from protecting L.G.B.T.Q. people and has angered advocates for sexual assault survivors.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning the sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes to combat plastic pollution

The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

Listen to the session or watch below The US has spent billions building a “virtual wall” of surveillance towers along its southern border over the past 25 years, promising they will help detect and apprehend border crossers and save lives. But a groundbreaking investigation by MIT Technology Review has documented over a thousand people who…
Even some devoted conservatives know more about Sherrod Brown, the Democratic challenger, than the Republican incumbent, who needs the MAGA base to turn out.

The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars NPR President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Finalize “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” Initiative to Reset Fuel Economy Standards, End Illegal EV Mandate | US Department of Transportation Department of Transportation (.gov) US Department of Transportation Makes Way for Less Efficient Cars as Fuel Prices Soar CNET US says GM tech costs to drop by $20 billion through 2031 due to new emissions rules Yahoo Finance Tru
The lunch follows a White House dinner attended by a group of tech moguls last week alongside President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Also, Republicans plan a major ad blitz. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
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As President Trump travels the country, he is expected to focus on his economic accomplishments at a time when Americans have expressed deep frustration with his policies.
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Representative Mike Lawler, a vulnerable Republican in a suburban New York district, faced Cait Conley, a military veteran, for the first time onstage.
President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.
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Republicans scheme to block Trump’s funding cancellations Politico What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump NPR White House orders over $800M in funds rescinded; Collins calls it 'clear violation' of law ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Trump Proposes $810 Million in Education and Health Cuts, Defying Congress The New York Times White House cancels health, education funds approved by Congress Roll Call
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How a Planned Steel Mill in Iowa Reveals Trump’s Midterm Strategy The New York Times Trump announces plan for $15 billion steel plant, would be largest in U.S. history CNBC Iowa lawmakers react to Trump announcement of $15B steel manufacturing plant in Lee County KCCI An Iowa steel mill? Trump, GOP keep ignoring Americans' needs | Opinion USA Today Trump announces $15 billion Iowa steel plant, building US supply chain from mine to mill KBOI
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It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume.
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A federal court temporarily lifted the ban last week. The outlets want a longer pause while they sue to restore their access.

The outlets alleged the Trump administration has “persisted in unpredictably and inconsistently implementing its ban,” citing CNN’s exclusion from its pool duty.

One of the youngest women sent to death row is set to be executed in Tennessee. If carried out as scheduled Wednesday, it would be Tennessee's first execution of a woman in 200 years.
Three news outlets that President Trump banished from White House grounds asked a federal court to block the ban until the case is resolved.
Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years NPR Tennessee to execute a woman for first time in 200 years after governor denies clemency theguardian.com Christa Pike execution: Tennessee governor rejects clemency plea bbc.com Ahead of rare execution, lone woman on Tennessee death row says ‘I am at peace’ NBC News The “Satanic Panic” Made Her a True-Crime Obsession. The Truth Is More Haunting. The Intercept
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John Healey says best thing we can offer young people is a first job bbc.com Scrapping pensions triple lock 'morally wrong', says union boss bbc.com Burnham to signal willingness to look at scrapping pension triple lock to fund social care theguardian.com Burnham offers Britain an 'honest conversation' on tackling problems Reuters 'Labour split on triple lock' and 'Plot's going on, PM?' BBC
Smith is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

A Washington Post review of 12 cities found combined spending rose more than 75 percent in the past five years. Is it too little or too much?
A voter enthusiasm gap provides another signal that Democrats are favored this fall, though Republicans still have key advantages.

A group supporting Dan Osborn, the independent Senate candidate in Nebraska, is airing an ad attacking Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican, for pardoning a man convicted of sexual assault.

Plaintiffs are expected to testify this week about the negative effects of carrying identification that doesn’t match how they look and feel.
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

President Donald Trump disclosed municipal bond holdings worth $300 million to $1 billion, including debt tied to issuers affected by federal policy.
Kurt Schlichter was part of a task force rooting out so-called woke ideologies at the military’s war colleges. He has called to bar childless adults from voting.

The pitch from Andy Burnham is that there needs to be a willingness to say "the things politicians usually avoid", the BBC's political editor writes.

Three deaths, three states, 24 hours: one day in ICE’s quiet but ‘gruesome’ surge The Guardian A Quiet ICE Surge That Unfolded ‘Everywhere All at Once’ This Summer The New York Times 'ICE Is Everywhere': Investigation Reveals More Arrests Than Ever, With Quieter Tactics Common Dreams The Bishops versus the Nativists Commonweal Magazine Excerpt: Immigration Enforcement Without the Melodrama Center for Immigration Studies
Image: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images As President Donald Trump prepares to meet tech and AI CEOs in Washington, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) is calling for a treaty between the US and China to keep AI from wreaking havoc on the world. But wrangling leaders in both countries to take action could be a long shot. In letters shared exclusively with The Verge, Khanna - the top Democrat on the House Select Committee on China and a possible presidential contender - asked a US intelligence

The Trump administration has weakened fuel efficiency standards for new cars. And, prosecutors have reopened a Cornell University fraternity rape case.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled for lunch Tuesday with President Trump and AI industry executives.
Tennessee to execute a woman for first time in over 200 years The Washington Post Tennessee to execute a woman for first time in 200 years after governor denies clemency The Guardian Woman on death row feels a ‘kinship’ with killer mom Lindsay Clancy and their ‘uniquely female issues’ New York Post Christa Pike execution: Tennessee governor rejects clemency plea BBC Opinion | Governor Lee, This Woman Should Not Be on Death Row The New York Times
The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'.

President Donald Trump regularly defends his administration's record by contrasting it favorably with the Biden era, or other blaming the former president.
President Donald Trump disclosed municipal bond holdings worth $300 million to $1 billion, including debt tied to issuers affected by federal policy.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., announced an expanded investigation into prediction market insider trading.
Democratic Senate nominees James Talarico in Texas and Adam Hamilton in Kansas, as well as two key Iowa House nominees, are seeing their remarks on Christianity picked over by the GOP.

Jack Smith returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to defend his derailed efforts to prosecute President Donald Trump, telling lawmakers he would not “be silenced by continued threats of prosecution” from the president.
Trump has a 37% average approval rating in Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin.

The PM received a standing ovation as he spoke about his late dad while setting out reforms to social care.

A similar surge last year resulted in undervetted officers initially being let in and then removed as the agency skipped basic checks for new recruits.
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A report issued by Mayor Zohran Mamdani describes ways that New York City is funding hate crime prevention and celebrating the contributions of Jewish New Yorkers.

Jack Smith tells senators he won’t be silenced by threats from Trump and allies NBC News Jack Smith, Former Special Counsel Who Charged Trump, Appears Before Congress: Live Updates The New York Times Live updates: Jack Smith defends Trump investigations amid grilling from GOP senators NBC News Jack Smith doubles down, testifies that Trump committed crimes yahoo.com Ex-special counsel Smith tells senators he won't 'be silenced' by Trump's threats of prosecution East Idaho News
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An affidavit unsealed on Tuesday said the officer who shot Wilber Garcés Pérez was not wearing a body camera and that another officer turned his camera off.
Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.
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Republicans in the state fear that the sensational biography of Victor Marx, their party’s candidate for governor, could drag down the rest of the ticket.

The charge reveals the existence of body camera footage of the shooting, though that video has not been released.

The Trump administration used funds from Homeland Security to air TV ads featuring President Donald Trump in recent days, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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The Treasury Department announced that Trump Accounts will begin auto enrolling eligible children. Here's what families need to know.
President Donald Trump has routinely — and falsely — claimed that he won the 2020 election, which was actually won by Joe Biden. But the new AI-powered website America.gov, which Trump unveiled on Tuesday to great fanfare, says otherwise. When a user types a query such as “Who won the 2020 U.S. presidential election?,” the […]

Mamdani Announces Plan to Fight Antisemitism, Without Discussing Israel The New York Times Mamdani's NYC strategy to combat antisemitism includes security and education investments ABC7 New York Mamdani opts not to define antisemitism in report to combat Jewish hate crimes Gothamist Zohran Mamdani unveils NYC antisemitism strategy months after reversing Adams measures The Jerusalem Post Mamdani, accused of fueling antisemitism, rolls out a $26M plan to fight it Politico
Prosecutors say the man struck an agent with his car’s mirror before another agent shot him. The charge reveals the existence of body camera footage of the shooting, though that has not been released.

His winning brand — outsider businessman — has withered.
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CBP funded government-paid Trump TV ads as Democratic appropriators say DHS dedicated $20 million to the campaign ahead of the midterm election.
The Trump administration can continue deporting migrants to third countries without prior notice after the Supreme Court paused a lower court order blocking the policy.
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Jack Smith, Former Special Counsel Who Charged Trump, Appears Before Congress: Live Updates The New York Times Sen. Eric Schmitt’s basketball mixup, a defensive witness and other takeaways from Jack Smith’s hearing CNN Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations as Republicans assail his team's tactics Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jack Smith defends Trump probes in Senate hearing filled with GOP insults NBC News Chuck Todd: Hawks, Hawkeyes gaffe ‘just an embarrassing moment for GO
The court also announced it would hear arguments in December on the legality of the Trump administration policy to swiftly deport immigrants to countries not their own.

A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.

A Staten Island judge sided with a group of homeowners who had sued the city over its introduction of the tax, dealing a blow to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money.
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Jack Smith clashes with senators over Trump probes, says he will not be silenced The Washington Post An embarrassing moment for the GOP, a confident witness and other takeaways from Jack Smith’s hearing CNN Senator’s basketball mixup derails ‘gotcha’ moment at Jack Smith hearing The Washington Post Jack Smith defends Trump probes in Senate hearing filled with GOP insults NBC News WATCH: Schmitt suggests Jack Smith perjured himself about a basketball game, but mixes up 2 teams PBS
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Trump is against slowing down development of artificial intelligence.

The move marks the latest effort by the Trump administration to exert more control over faculty at service academies.
Trump shrugged when asked if he is concerned that his support for AI and data centers could hurt Republicans in the upcoming midterm election.
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It is unclear exactly how the new cuts will be carried out, or whether such a dramatic reduction amid the Iran war would disrupt day-to-day military operations.

Lummis blocks resolution denouncing Trump’s ‘public service announcements’ Politico Trump personally helped orchestrate taxpayer-funded ads promoting himself and his policies, source says CNN A Trump 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, Now Brought to You by the Government The New York Times Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads apnews.com Trump using Homeland Security funds to pay for TV ads before midterms USA Today
Immigrant shot by ICE in Austin is charged with assault by Justice Department The Washington Post Man Shot by ICE Agent in Austin Is Charged With Assault The New York Times Venezuelan man shot and wounded by ICE agent in Texas is charged with assaulting an officer NBC News Protections for federal officers make local prosecutions rare KXAN Austin Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer AP News
Tran Hiep, a 50-year-old Vietnamese Australian anti-human trafficking campaigner, not heard from since 18 September Vietnamese authorities have detained three activists, including an Australian, on what have been described as “fabricated” charges. The Vietnamese government said the three confessed to being members of Viet Tan – a pro-democracy organisation – which it describes as a terrorist organisation. Continue reading...

UAE confirms Israel PM Netanyahu’s visit to Abu Dhabi Al Jazeera Netanyahu met with UAE president Sunday in rare trip to country, both sides confirm CNN UAE confirms Netanyahu’s secret visit, says talks focused on Iran, bilateral ties timesofindia.indiatimes.com Egypt Warned Netanyahu of Impending Attack on Israel Before Oct. 7 WSJ Netanyahu Is Said to Have Been Warned About Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7 The New York Times
Two villages and a town near R.A.F. Fairford were thrust into the spotlight after the authorities said they were investigating a possible terrorist plot targeting the base.

Hurricane Polo unleashes threatening winds as it approaches Mexico BBC Hurricane Polo remnants to bring serious flood threat to southwestern, central U.S. The Washington Post Southern New Mexico, West Texas brace for flash flooding as Hurricane Polo's moisture arrives Yahoo Huge 'hybrid storm' will form over the US USA Today Wind whipping Mexico’s northern Pacific coast, some streets flooding as Hurricane Polo bears down apnews.com
Much of the pageantry was meant for the leaders' constituencies at home, analysts said.
Pope Leo leans into statesman role, urging peace in an era of renewed war The Washington Post Leo’s visit across France offers a more personal glimpse of the pope CNN Pope Leo urges concessions for peace as Ukraine war drags on Reuters Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback? CBS News Wrapping up France visit, Pope Leo calls on Europe to choose reconciliation over division OSV News
The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.

Giulio Regeni's tortured body was found days after he went missing on a research trip to Egypt in 2016, while studying at Cambridge University.

Police are exploring whether proxies or individuals working on behalf of a foreign state are involved.

Netanyahu Visits Emirati Leader After Reports on Warning About Hamas Attack The New York Times Netanyahu met with UAE president Sunday in rare trip to country, both sides confirm CNN Shin Bet claims Channel 12 report endangered lives of PM, Israeli delegation, pursues legal action Yahoo UAE confirms Israel PM Netanyahu’s visit to Abu Dhabi Al Jazeera Netanyahu, MBZ Discuss Ways to Bolster Ties During Visit to UAE Bloomberg
An outright ban on certain Canadian products took effect Tuesday, escalating a damaging trade fight between the two North American allies.

President Javier Milei set a two-week deadline for the Sea Lion oilfield project to be scrapped.

Iranian and U.S. officials reportedly met separately with mediators Monday to push for a ceasefire, as Middle Eastern crude exports rebounded to war-time high.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to lay out his policy plans in an address on Tuesday at the Labour Party’s annual conference.

In an interview, Mr. Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who was imprisoned in Russia for 16 months, described his ordeal and the moment that nearly broke him.

Netanyahu meets Emirati leader in a secret weekend trip to Abu Dhabi, and other Mideast developments AP News Netanyahu met with UAE president Sunday in rare trip to country, both sides confirm CNN UAE confirms Israel PM Netanyahu’s visit to Abu Dhabi Al Jazeera Netanyahu Visits Emirati Leader After Reports on Warning About Hamas Attack The New York Times Israel's Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says Reuters
It has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names.

Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences Al Jazeera Russian Drone Strikes Ukraine’s Science Academy, Causing Fire in City Center The New York Times Russian drones hammer apartments, offices and a cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing 7 AP News Strikes kill 6 in Ukraine after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims North Korea is preparing to deploy 10,000 more troops
Baroness Brown says there must be better training and planning, after a record year for wildfires in England and Wales.

Live Updates: Iran says Trump must choose between war or diplomacy as talks resume CBS News US, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war reuters.com Iran expecting answer today from US on Hormuz offer — top diplomat The Times of Israel U.S., Iran hold separate mediator talks as Mideast oil exports hit war-time high CNBC Iran Warns of ‘Doomsday War’ After Donald Trump Rejects Peace Proposal Yahoo
A surprise inspection at the prison revealed apartment-like units appearing to house inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and fridges stocked with alcohol.

The decree marks the fourth increase in Russia’s military staffing levels this year as the war in Ukraine continues into a fifth winter.
The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, 87, prompted large-scale protests across Spain.

Turkey's bid for regional influence comes at a time when the Middle East has been hit by profound shocks that started with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel, and continues with the stalemated, seven-month-old war on Iran.
Police roadblocks and a cordon remained in place in the southwestern British village of Whelford on Tuesday morning near RAF Fairford.
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It was possible, for a time, to think that Kramatorsk, where I was born and raised, would survive the war mostly unscathed. Not any more.
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The 43-year-old decommissioned frigate was used for target practice off the Outer Hebrides.

Emergency workers have to move fast after Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine. Another could come at any moment.
The U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, told Fox News that what happened at a base used by U.S. bombers flying to Iran was “very serious,” without providing details.
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RAF Fairford latest: Incident 'clearly involves' foreign actor, says US secretary of state BBC Rubio Says Incident at UK Air Base RAF Fairford ‘Clearly Involved’ a Foreign Actor The New York Times The Small English Town Rattled by Alleged Terror Plot Near U.S. Bomber Base WSJ RAF Fairford: Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot as some evacuated residents begin to return home – latest updates The Guardian What to know about RAF terror plot arrests and possible Iran link Axios
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Israel views those missile systems in Turkey as a bulwark that prevents its regional rival from getting the only American fifth-generation fighter available for export.

The body of the newborn was found near Siliwen Road near the Menai Strait on Sunday.

RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio bbc.com Rubio Says Incident at UK Air Base RAF Fairford ‘Clearly Involved’ a Foreign Actor nytimes.com The Small English Town Rattled by Alleged Terror Plot Near U.S. Bomber Base WSJ Questions surround counterterror probe into US air base after suspects were freed on bail apnews.com What to know about RAF terror plot arrests and possible Iran link Axios
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The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.

Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire and Israeli security forces were also targeted by settlers.

Bodies ‘Like Pieces of Charcoal’: Dozens Killed in Myanmar Military Bombing The New York Times At least 49 dead after airstrike near market in Myanmar’s Rakhine state NBC News Death toll from Myanmar airstrike in Rakhine state rises to 50 Reuters Myanmar military launches air strike on Rakhine market, killing at least 33 Al Jazeera Myanmar airstrike death toll rises to 50: local aid workers Arab News
The Supreme Court ordered the military to ensure a family that fled after repeated attacks could go back. But settlers prevented the efforts, stoking criticism of Israeli policy in the territory.

More tankers are moving through the Strait of Hormuz as shippers gain confidence, but the global supply of oil is still below demand.

He was arrested in Russia in 2023 and later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges.

Israeli Settlers Stop Soldiers From Returning Palestinians to Their Home The New York Times 100 Israeli settlers drove a Palestinian family from home again. Netanyahu blamed a ‘handful of rioters’ CNN More than 100 Israelis go on rampage in Palestinian town Financial Times Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family's return home BBC Israeli settlers attack Jalud village in occupied West Bank pogrom Al Jazeera
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The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".

I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.

The sudden change was precipitated because of Chinese displeasure over one document that the U.S. had planned to show.
Burnham Lays Out Plan to Change Britain in Emotional Speech The New York Times ‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services Al Jazeera Burnham has a clear vision for Britain – but not for how it fits into a troubled world The Guardian Andy Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system BBC Britain’s PM is on a ‘Burnham bounce.’ When will he fall to earth? CNN
Police say the decision to release five men on bail is one "grounded in experience and strategy".

The rugby league star is on the third day of his endurance challenge to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease charities.

The bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been recovered from the water, police say.

Over 90 percent of Ukraine’s scientific discoveries have been attributed to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, including advancements in astronomy and military technology.

The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes.

Detectives are entering a vital stage of the investigation, with many of the public's questions unanswered, the BBC's Daniel Sandford writes.
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A small British undersea drone fired the same type of heavy torpedo that the U.S. used to sink an Iranian warship in a major development for technology and naval tactics.

Andy Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system BBC ‘I Have to Break the Mold’: Burnham Lays Out Plan for Change in Emotional Speech The New York Times Conference laps up Andy unplugged as he offers chance to take road less travelled | John Crace The Guardian You might hate his Oprah Winfrey style, but Burnham’s sofa socialism may win ratings war The Telegraph Andy Burnham gets bold at last The Economist
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base after 5 men released on bail CBS News Mystery Deepens Over Alleged U.K. Terror Incident After Suspects Are Freed WSJ RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio, as some evacuated residents return home BBC UK police say no explosive devices found in airbase probe Reuters Rubio Says Incident at UK Air Base RAF Fairford ‘Clearly Involved’ a Foreign Actor The New York Times
NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg will command Boeing Starliner’s return to crewed flight in 2028 as NASA prepares for a future beyond SpaceX’s Crew Dragon.

Not too long ago, I listened to tech investor Jason Calacanis on a podcast. He confidently made a number of strange assertions, including that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could easily be resolved with some land swaps and that the U.S. government had no business regulating mergers and acquisitions because it can’t predict the future. Nobody with deep expertise in Eastern Europe or antitrust law would make either claim so casually, but there he was, confidently asserting simple solutions to comp

Enceladus may naturally separate and concentrate chemicals from its hidden ocean as droplets slowly freeze and shatter on their way into space. The process could explain Cassini’s puzzling ice-grain chemistry while giving future spacecraft a powerful advantage in searching for organic compounds and clues to life.
Scientists have found a new form of pollution, one where plastic and pieces of coral become irreversibly intertwined.

Three hurricanes in the past month have given Hawaii a taste of what a record-setting El Niño will bring to many states this year.
This weekend much of the Eastern Seaboard got hit with an unusual September nor’easter, bringing torrential rains, damaging winds, and coastal flooding from northern Maine all the way down to North Carolina. Here in New England, the heavy rains continued on Monday. This year’s record-breaking Super El Niño is at least in part to blame for the scrambling of the hurricane seasons in our two largest oceans—which has left the typically busy Atlantic for the most part untouched, while major storms ar

Earlier this month, the UN announced the planet will tip past 1.5 ˚C of warming, “likely within the next few years,” squashing any lingering hope that nations would cut emissions fast enough to achieve the loftiest goal of the Paris climate agreement. In the US, the world’s second-largest-emitting country, its leader continues to deny climate…
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Coming soon: our 2026 list of Climate Tech Companies to Watch With the planet nearing 1.5 °C of warming, climate policies being unraveled, and Big Tech backpedaling on its climate ambitions,…
Eating less protein as larvae may limit their ability to produce proteins as adults.

Origin Genomics aims to prove the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.
In May, solar generated more electricity than either coal or wind across the United States for the first time in a single month. New figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show solar produced 47,147 gigawatt-hours, ahead of coal’s 45,119. Over the first five months of 2026, utility-scale solar output rose 21.6 percent from a year earlier, while coal generation dropped 10.9 percent. The agency projects that solar, wind, and battery storage will add about 83 gigawatts of new capa

Rocket Lab’s out-of-the-blue protest against NASA’s commissioning Blue Origin to develop the Mars Telecommunications Network could torpedo the 2028 launch of the orbiter.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineers developed a robot powered by living muscle cells that move in response to flashes of light.

New research found that consuming more ultra-processed foods is linked to an increased risk of multiple health conditions. LauriPatterson/E+/Getty Images A large study has found that eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) was linked to a higher risk of disease and early death. The risk of chronic diseases increased with higher UPF consumption, but reducing intake may help mitigate risk. Nutrition experts suggest making whole and minimally processed foods the basis of your diet. Choosing he

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

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

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
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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
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Could hallucinogenic drugs become part of mainstream NHS care to treat depression?

Star Meat Delivery Inc., is recalling 167,639 pounds of beef, pork and goat products due to their bearing false USDA inspection marks. Here's how to check your meat.

Reeve got married in January 2026 and received a cancer diagnosis just months later.

Blood pressure medication is one of the most common types of medicines in use in the United States. But this month, a nationwide recall has impacted more than 13,000 bottles of blood pressure medication due to a possibility that the drug may not work as expected. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? Earlier this month, Inventia Healthcare Limited, a pharmaceutical company based in India, initiated a voluntary recall of one of its Chlorthalidone-based blood pressure medications. Howev

The wealthy and ultra-wealthy are spending more on longevity care than ever before. Should you invest your money into similar therapeutics? Experts weigh in.
Simone Biles. Photo: Arcutis Biotherapeutics Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles is opening up about living with eczema. After experiencing itching and flaking on her skin and scalp, Biles saw a dermatologist who diagnosed her with atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis. Biles hopes that sharing her experience will help others with eczema feel less ashamed and encourage them to seek care. Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history. But the beloved icon is

The inaugural Healthline Awards showcase credible health and wellness products vetted by a team of expert testers and medical reviewers. Design by Healthline Winners of the inaugural 2026 Healthline Awards have been announced by Fullspan Health, a B2B healthcare platform under Healthline’s parent company, RVO Health. The Healthline Awards feature more than two dozen health and wellness products vetted by a team of experienced product testers and medical reviewers. The 2026 Healthline Awards

Researchers are testing whether AI can identify voice patterns associated with type 2 diabetes.

Medicare beneficiaries can change their coverage during open enrollment, which begins Oct. 15.
The criminal indictment in Florida comes as the use of GLP-1 drugs such as Novo's Ozempic for weight loss has hit new highs among U.S. adults.
“By the time my mother died, the insurance company had paid out almost $600,000.”
Cardiologist Dr. Michael Miller explains what research shows about laughter, stress and heart health.

Retatrutide is a triple-hormone obesity drug simulating GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon.
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NBA star LeBron James is having a major financial impact on the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia, boosting sponsorships, ticket sales and economic activity
The Green Bay Packers are hoping castoffs Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton can help fix their brutal offensive line play.

Felix Rosenqvist's eye for detail and precision helped him win the 110th Indianapolis 500. He discovered those qualities in his "Forever Face" for the Borg-Warner Trophy.

Clippers Tyronn Lue stressed he does not feel the organization betrayed him for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard.

Sean Strickland confirmed Nassourdine Imavov as his next title defense, with pay the last detail. UFC 335 is set for December 12 in Las Vegas.

The outlook for the legislation, which seeks to stabilize the unsettled collegiate sports landscape, is uncertain in the House. It was one of the last congressional actions before the midterms.

WWE Raw results, winners and live updates as WWE honors Benjamin Satterley (Neville/PAC.)

Luka Doncic on playing without LeBron James: "It’s a new challenge. I was in this position in my career a lot of times, so it’s not new to me."

Gordon Johncock was fearless behind the wheel of a race car. A look back at the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner who passed away at the age of 90 on September 28, 2026.

The Senate voted Monday on the bill, which would create a national framework for name, image and likeness deals in college athletics.
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FIBA 3x3 basketball evolved from a Youth Olympic experiment into a global sport, driven by gender equity, digital engagement and a spectator-first approach ahead of LA28.

NIL is changing college basketball. Performance matters, but social reach, position, marketability and brand appeal can shape a player’s value.

Breaking down the biggest NFL injury news that could shape fantasy football lineups ahead of Week 4.

He was among the premier drivers in the Indy 500, competing in 24 races and finishing eight times in the top five.

Uefa's suggestions that Fifa president Gianni Infantino "violated any law or ethical principle are categorically without merit" says world football's governing body.

anelo Alvarez says Christian Mbilli's style is too simple ahead of their Oct. 31 title fight. Mbilli is 29-0-1 and holds the WBC super middleweight belt.

The Manchester City case does not establish that state-linked ownership is inherently improper, but it does raise some serious questions.

The Toronto Blue Jays’ former Cy Young Award winner offered a clear response after his stint with the team ended.

The Indiana Pacers won just 19 games last season and can't move past those failures. Yet they believe special things are possible once again in 2026-27.

The Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship starter ended another season on the injured list after an odd setback.

Dutch attacker Cody Gakpo very nearly left Liverpool to join rivals Manchester City in the summer transfer window.

The Atlanta Braves got a retirement update from a former star who suddenly announced the end of his career on the last day of the season.

The Chicago Cubs made a surprising addition from a National League Central rival just one day before the end of the season.

The MLB great, in his first interview since retiring, tells “GMA” about the emotional moment with his daughter and what’s next for him.

The 2026 MLB Playoffs are officially underway, with dozens of must-watch postseason baseball games on the schedule. The playoffs begin with the Wild Card Series the Philadelphia Phillies taking on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Game 1 starts at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on Tuesday, Sept. 29 on NBC. With […]

The Premier League confirms that Manchester City has been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.

The NHL 2026-2027 season is going to be very exciting to see which of the 32 teams in the league will win their divisions and make it into the playoffs for a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup in the final series. The Carolina Hurricanes returns as champions of the league, while the new season […]

Roger Federer's Laver Cup Legacy Extends Far Beyond Tennis. Federer is the ultimate tennis ambassador, spreading goodwill for the sport.

NBC's wildcard round activation in New York looks to bring fans together to watch two straight days of non-stop baseball.

MLB on FOX saw significant viewership gains for the 2026 regular season, All-Star Game, and World Baseball Classic. Here's the details.

The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the same day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros

Rob Lowe finally has an update on the long-discussed “St. Elmo’s Fire” sequel. “It is definitely in the works, for sure,” the actor said when asked about the project’s current status during a “Watch What Happens Live” appearance on Sunday. “All of us actors want to do it, and we’re supposed to get a draft […]

John Le Carré’s legendary British Cold War spy George Smiley, last seen on screens in the acclaimed film “Tinker Tailer Soldier Spy’ (played by Gary Oldman, coincidentally now starring as another fictitious agent in “Slow Horses”), has finally returned. In the first image from BBC and MGM+ upcoming espionage thriller series “Legacy of Spies,” two-time […]

Mohammad Rasoulof, the Iranian filmmaker who secretly left his country in 2024 after being sentenced to eight years in prison, will receive the Kurosawa Akira Award at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival. He will share the honor with director O Mipo. The two were chosen by a committee of filmmakers Yamada Yoji and Lee […]

After eight seasons and more than 100 episodes, The CW’s “All American” bids farewell tonight. The high school football drama airs its final episode tonight at 8 p.m. on The CW, closing a chapter that first premiered in October of 2018. Viewers can tune into the hour-long “All American” finale on TV through their local […]

The celebrity chef shares his thoughts on the challenges of running a restaurant and the pressure of maintaining Michelin stars.

New footage from the anime adaptation of Shinzo Keigo’s manga “Hirayasumi” has been unveiled, along with a key visual and the principal voice cast, ahead of the series’ January 2027 premiere on Japan’s NHK General TV. Viz Media and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions (ShoPro) released the material. International streaming plans have yet to be revealed. Production +h., […]

Late girlhood has a sacredness that can’t be replicated. It’s a particular time in life between innocence and adulting, allowing young women to swing between the two. Jocelyn Bioh’s sensational play, “School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play,” captures this magic and anguish, set against the specificity of mid-1980s Ghana. Directed by Whitney White, […]

Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.

Todd Rundgren, the singer-songwriter and producer behind hits like “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw the Light,” recently slammed Taylor Swift, calling the pop star “the apotheosis of mediocrity” and claiming that she “ruined music.” “To me, Taylor Swift is the apotheosis of mediocrity,” Rundgren said in an interview with Vulture. “It’s the era of […]

Three years after 'U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere' began, U2 still holds Sphere’s highest per-show residency average at roughly $6.1 million.

Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for portraying Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75. Haskins’ longtime agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed the news to Variety. A cause of death and further details have not been released at this time. “It’s a tragic loss,” said Haskins in a statement. “Everyone […]
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Disney’s “Avengers: Endgame Encore” dominated the U.K. and Ireland box office, debuting in first place with £4.1 million ($5.5 million) across its opening frame. “Resident Evil,” distributed by Sony, moved to second position in its sophomore frame, collecting $3 million to elevate its running total to $11.6 million. Paramount’s action thriller “Heart of the Beast,” […]

As the award winning series returns, it highlights tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.

V of BTS has become the Global Brand Ambassador for Nothing's Headphones (1) Pro. The campaign, shot in Seoul by Dorothea Sing Zhang, showcases simplicity and style.
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Toby Martin has launched a website he promises will document the case of a former Cornell University student who alleges she was raped and drugged by seven men at a party

Dennis Haskins, who is best known for his role on the hit sitcom "Saved By The Bell," has died at 75, his agent confirmed to ABC News.
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On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart gave audiences a comedic rundown of the recent developments in the relationship between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping following Trump’s hosting of Jinping in Washington, D.C., for what was called a “reciprocal state visit” by the White House. Stewart kicked off his monologue […]

“Jimmy Kimmel Live” is back in Brooklyn. The late-night show has returned to the New York City borough for a week of shows at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. It’s Kimmel’s eighth time filming “Live” in Brooklyn, the place he was born and spent his early years, and the comic is welcoming a number of […]

The Madrid Audiovisual Cluster (MAC), an economic interest group comprising close to 100 Madrid-based companies, has put together a two-day industry networking and peer-learning program at the Iberseries & Platino confab, taking place over Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 in the Spanish capital. AI takes center stage again but the program will attempt to delve […]

In one of the later deals pacted at the San Sebastian Festival, Spain’s David Matamoros of Doce Entertainment boarded Matías Rojas’s adaptation of Chilean cult novel “Dog Legs” (“Patas de perro”), joining four other producers from Chile, France, Germany and Colombia. With this, “Dog Paws” enters the final phase of its financing and is expected […]

The Durban FilmMart returns for its 17th edition with a full slate of conversations and events looking to build on the legacy of innovation, disruption and industry-defining discussions at what is arguably the most influential film market on the continent. Running from Oct. 9 – 12, this year’s event is organized around the theme “Shifting […]

Singer Donnie Wahlberg and actress Jenny McCarthy have owned the St. Charles residence for more than a decade, having purchased it for $1.1 million in 2015.
Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner has once again removed her Hidden Hills, Calif., mansion from the market—after wavering over the sale.
Prime Video international boss Kelly Day has urged the TV industry to embrace change, including AI. Speaking at the Royal Television Society convention in London, Day, who is VP for international at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, listed the ways that AI is being used to speed up and bring down costs throughout the […]

Ever since its premiere at Sundance, “Wicker” has been generating headlines. Mostly thanks to its erotic scenes featuring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård as her custom-woven lover, with both characters putting an enthusiastic spin on Taylor Swift’s “Wood.” The film’s raunchiness might have surprised some unsuspecting viewers at Zurich Film Festival. But Colman adored the […]

The ongoing difficulties faced by the U.K.’s public service broadcasters could be partially alleviated by a dramatic merger between two of the four main players, the BBC and Channel 4. Speaking at the RTS London Convention, Sony Pictures Television’s international production chief Wayne Garvie argued that for Channel 4 — the publicly-owned, commercially-funded network struggling with […]

BBC boss Matt Brittin says he was recently sent a fully AI-generated episode of “Doctor Who,” which he deemed “pretty good” – although he was quick to add it was “not going to replace humans.” “Everyone’s got the ability in their hands — or six billion people have — to create content at the standard […]

Rome’s MIA Market is launching a new initiative called European Investment Hub, which aims to help European industry professionals navigate the wide range of financial tools — in both the soft money and equity financing spheres — that are currently at their disposal. MIA (which stands for Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo or International Audiovisual Market) will […]

The singer appeared at the end of L'Oreal's annual show as the French fashion bonanza kicked off.

Channel 4 boss Priya Dogra says she’s “looking for the next Messiah” to replace outgoing chief content officer Ian Katz. “You will hear hopefully in the coming weeks,” Dogra said, speaking at the Royal Television Society conference in London. “I can’t pin down the time because it’s an incredibly important decision for me. It’s an […]

The one about love. The one about laughter. “The One About Matthew Perry,” a Netflix documentary about the late “Friends” star is coming to the streamer on Oct. 27, and a trailer was revealed Tuesday ahead of its release. The two-minute trailer chronicles Perry’s experience with fame and the realization that it was not actually […]

Richard Linklater doesn’t like to be asked about his upcoming take on “Merrily We Roll Along.” “When I was doing ‘Boyhood,’ we worked in complete anonymity. No one knew about the film. This one, because it’s a Stephen Sondheim musical, is very public. I will have to answer this question for 20 years while we […]

Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.

The Beatles bring “Now and Then” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand” back to the Official Physical Singles chart as both classics become bestsellers again.

“Light Pillar,” the Berlinale Perspectives animated feature from first-time director Xu Zao, is competing in the Hidden Dragons section for Chinese-language films at the Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival. The film is still seeking distribution in China. The story follows Zha, who works at a dilapidated film studio in northern China and […]

Ken Jeong, Randall Park and Daniel Dae Kim lead the star-studded cast of Audible’s new comedy series “The Moons of LA” — featuring a meta twist involving a kid who’s obsessed with true-crime podcasts and uses her investigative skills to save her parents’ marriage. “The Moons of LA” premieres Oct. 8 exclusively at Audible. The […]

Jeremy Clarkson is already thinking about what comes next for him after “Clarkson’s Farm.” His hit farming series launched on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly became a fan favorite on the streaming service. He has just wrapped Season 6. “We’re currently thinking about what do we do after ‘Clarkson’s Farm,’ and it’s going to […]

The actor, who appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, was best known as Bayside High’s principal in the sitcom and its spinoffs.
“SNL U.K.” has revealed its next hosts: Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo. “Rivals” star Dyer will helm the show on Oct. 10 with musical guest Sasha Keable, “House of the Dragon” actor Norton will take over on Oct. 17 with the Streets and Erivo is set for Oct. 24 with Blossoms. Season 2 […]

Malaysian star Lee Sinje has two jobs at the 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival. She co-wrote and co-produced “Dead Tide,” which world premiered in the Hidden Dragons competition for Chinese-language films, and she sits on the jury for the Crouching Tigers international competition. Lee, who also acts on stage, returns to […]

Leading documentary festival IDFA has added more than 100 films to its 39th edition, which runs from Nov. 12 to 22 in Amsterdam. Among the newly announced titles are those for the short documentary competition, and the sections titled Signed, Best of Fests and Paradocs. The new media program, DocLab, has also unveiled the first […]

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood brings Stars Hollow to Burbank with Gilmore Girls Holidays, a new feature of its annual holiday event. While the series was set in a fictional Connecticut small town, the beloved series was filmed on the WB lot and the holiday offering features new sets, exclusive shopping opportunities and series-inspired food. […]

The Netflix series adaptation of the Hannah Grace novel “Icebreaker” has added six series regulars to its cast, Variety has learned exclusively. The new additions to the YA drama are: Gabriel Tierney (“Rivals,” “Enola Holmes 2”) as Aaron, Auliʻi Cravalho (“Moana”) as Lola, Peter Berry as Robbie in his onscreen debut, Chaneil Kular (“Best of […]

Paramount+ has snapped up U.S. streaming rights to three new original British series from A24. Comedy “It Gets Worse,” coming-of-age drama “Major Players” and the screen adaptation of “The Ministry of Time” are all headed to the streamer in the U.S. as well as select other regional territories. “It Gets Worse,” about a trio who […]

Daniel Webber (“Billy the Kid,” “11.22.63,” “The Dirt”), Dermot Mulroney (“Anyone But You,” “The Hunting Wives”) and Katheryn Winnick (“Vikings,” “Big Sky,” “The Marksman”) are leading the cast of psychological horror-thriller “Compound 9.” The film — now shooting in Miami — is being directed by Rodrigo H. Vila (“The Letter”) and is inspired by William Peter Blatty’s […]

An “Alice in Wonderland” themed immersive experience is set to open in London next month. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s beloved book, the 26,000 sq. ft. experience is comprised of ten multi-sensory environments and theatrical storytelling exploring Alice’s journey with the help of live actors and projection mapping. Over approximately 90 minutes, visitors of all ages […]

Chile’s 22nd Santiago Film Festival (Sanfic) features nine pics in its Chile Film Competition this year vying for cash prizes in the best film, director and actor categories. Among them, four are debut features, including “Erratics” by Thomas Woodroffe, which competed at the San Sebastian Festival’s New Directors sidebar. The lineup also features ‘Monguen,’ the […]

William Turner’s 1835 painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.

Tom Hollander (“Dune: Prophecy,” “The Uprising”) is joining the cast of AMC’s satirical drama “The Audacity” in a recurring role in Season 2. Production is currently underway in Vancouver, Canada and the eight-episode season is set to return to AMC and AMC+ in 2027. Hollander will play Big Tim, described as “a powerful tech billionaire […]

Jia Zhangke’s Unknown Pleasures Pictures has acquired China rights to Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s “Jenjira’s Magnificent Dream,” co-founder Tian Qi has confirmed to Variety. The Chinese art-house distributor is also negotiating to acquire two titles from this year’s Cannes Film Festival. In June, it added Andrey Zvyagintsev’s “Minotaur” and Marine Atlan’s “La Gradiva,” and in January it […]

One of the most prolific writers and creators working today, Steven Knight’s body of work includes the likes of “Peaky Blinders,” “SAS: Rogue Heroes,” “House of Guinness,” “A Thousand Blows” and, most famously (even though it’s not even started filming), the next James Bond film. But, as many might not be aware, his first major […]

Few documentary filmmakers are as prolific as Erin Lee Carr. In the last five years alone, the in-demand director has helmed the controversial Netflix doc “Britney vs Spears,” “The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring,” “Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara,” the docuseries “I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders” and […]

JK Media, the producer behind the hit unscripted celebrity show “Sin Filtro” and its various iterations, has developed and produced the first original microdramas in the U.S. for TelevisaUnivision’s ViXMicrO. The new Spanish-language microdramas, “Trapped with the Enemy” (“Encerrada con el enemigo) and “Threatened Infidelity” (“Infidelidad amenazada”), were both shot in Los Angeles and are […]

Morgan Wallen’s “Last Thing You Need” debuts on three U.K. charts, becoming one of the country star’s lowest-peaking hits on each ranking.

Sylvester Stallone is sharing the story of how “Rocky” got made 50 years after its release in his new tell-all memoir, “Steps,” which hits shelves today. Part of the Oscar winner’s press tour brought him to New York 92nd Street Y for a 50-minute conversation with journalist Tracy Smith about his early career struggles, the […]

"Digger" isn’t funny. It’s nervy, in your face, audacious, adventurous, and bizarro in a free-swinging, out-of-the-box way. And it feels like a comedy, since it’s fueled by the relentless overacting of a bad Coen brothers movie. But "Dr. Strangelove," built around the genius of Peter Sellers, was brilliantly funny. "Digger" borrows the doomsday architecture of "Strangelove" but leaves out the slyness, replacing it with a lavishly in-your-face spectacle of browbeating.

High-end television and the talent behind it aren’t destined to only find their homes on established networks and streaming platforms, claims one of the U.K.’s most renowned producers. Speaking at the RTS London Convention on Tuesday, Jane Featherstone, co-founder of the ever-growing Sister group and producer of scripted dramas including “Black Doves,” “This is Going […]

As the 2026-2027 TV season got under way last week, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” won the broadcast network premiere week in late night, both in total viewers and adults 18-49. For the week of Sept. 21, “JKL” averaged 2.29 million viewers and a 0.21 rating in adults 18-49. That’s based on live+same day big data plus […]

Connected TV is changing what Indian media companies make, not just where audiences watch it, with Prime Video now developing shows around whether audiences will watch them together, executives said at the FICCI-Frames conference in Mumbai. Streaming began as a largely solo experience, Gaurav Gandhi, VP and head of Prime Video for Asia-Pacific and Australia-New […]

Verve has signed film, television and theater actress Maggie Kuntz for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be repped by The Rosenzweig Group. Kuntz recently joined the cast of the Focus Features film “The Bell Jar,” based on the iconic Sylvia Plath novel of the same name. The cast also includes Billie Eilish, […]

Trade association Cinema United has appointed Amanda Martin to the newly created role of senior vice president of external affairs, also promoting Erin Von Hoetzendorff to vice president of membership and global affairs. “As exhibition continues to evolve, Cinema United is evolving with it,” said Michael O’Leary, the president and CEO of Cinema United. “These […]

Graham Norton has shot down a “conspiracy theory” surrounding Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” music video, in which he guest stars. Speaking at the Royal Television Society conference in London, Norton said seeing his famous “The Graham Norton Show” sofa brought to life in Swift’s video was “really odd” and “made my dreams come true.” But he […]

Variety and Outfront today announced the first-ever Variety Experience and Culture Summit: The IRL Advantage presented by Outfront, taking place Oct. 7 in New York at The Penn District by Skylight. The invite-only event will bring together artists, brand CMOs, sports leaders and media executives for candid conversations on how live, real-world experiences build fandom, […]

Berlanti Productions has promoted Liam Driscoll to the role of creative executive, Variety has learned exclusively. Driscoll began his time at Berlanti Productions as Greg Berlanti’s assistant but will now be working across both film and TV. He also previously worked in the mailroom at Anonymous Content. “Liam’s hard work, intelligence, and sharp instincts have […]

How true is the perception that Los Angeles doesn’t have a prominent signature film festival? While the city’s film lovers were debating the question, Beyond Fest at American Cinematheque snuck in and became one of the city’s biggest and most popular cinema events, with some 37,000 people expected by the end of the movie celebration […]

Author Ali Hazelwood took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to reveal that “The Two-Body Problem,” a sequel to her 2021 novel “The Love Hypothesis,” hits shelves in February 2027. She also revealed that MRC is developing a film based on a new book for Amazon MGM Studios. “‘I wrote a sequel to The Love Hypothesis‘ […]

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for the upcoming unscripted series “The New Stanford Prison Experment.” In the trailer, those participating in the series — both as guards and inmates — are transported to a real prison facility to begin the experiment. The power dynamics and tension quickly shift as the participants settle into their […]

Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen are set to star as father and son in the comedy series “Happy Jack” at AMC and AMC+, Variety has learned. The multi-cam comedy will start production on a six-episode first season in Los Angeles early next year for a 2027 launch on AMC. It will be shot in front […]

Mariska Hargitay, Josh Gad, Hudson Williams and more celebrities are joining the growing list of Hollywood names using social media to condemn the Cornell 7, the name given online to the seven male students accused of drugging and gang raping their female classmate at Cornell University in October 2024. The woman’s allegation is making national […]

Winter is coming to the big screen… in summer of 2029. “Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest,” the first movie set in the fictional world of Westeros, has been scheduled for June 6, 2029. Owen Harris (“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”) will direct the film from a screenplay by Beau Willimon. Little is known about […]

Paul McCartney met up with Judd Apatow for a 45-minute conversation following a screening of “Man on the Run” in Los Angeles Monday night, and it was very much a case of banter on the run. With Apatow at the helm, the chat took some comical turns, as might be expected, and also some unusually […]

The American Film Institute has announced the complete lineup for AFI Fest 2026, presented by Canva, taking place in Hollywood from Oct. 21-25. The 40th edition of the festival will screen 157 films across five red-carpet premieres, 12 special screenings, 13 luminaries selections, 18 discovery titles, 16 world cinema selections, 17 documentaries and many more. […]

Speaking at the Iberseries & Platino Industria conference, Pedro Pina, YouTube VP for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, regaled a full house with a striking presentation that traced the evolution of YouTube to the powerhouse platform it has now become after 20 years. He showed milestones that marked its progress, from the first viral […]

A new episode of “South Park,” which renamed itself to “South America” as an apparent dig at President Donald Trump, will skewer “stupid billionaires” and the AI data centers they want to build.

“God of War Laufey” will release Feb. 16, 2027 from PlayStation’s Santa Monica Studios. Pre-orders go live on Sept. 29. The prequel game in the action-adventure franchise centers on Laufey, also known as Faye. “God of War Laufey” follows the legendary warrior beyond death through the Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods. Fans who pre-order […]

Variety’s “Pixels and Pencils” panel returns to the SCAD Savannah Film Festival for a fifth year, spotlighting the directors behind the year’s standout animated features. Six filmmakers will join this year’s conversation which include: Brad Bird for Netflix’s “Ray Gunn”; Daniel Chong for Pixar’s “Hoppers”; Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado for DreamWorks Animation’s “Forgotten Island”; […]
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Filmmakers and three-time Academy Award nominees Margot Robbie and Jason Blum have joined Cinema United’s Filmmaker Leadership Council, a group of producers and directors aimed to champion the future of cinema. “We are thrilled and honored to welcome two leaders like Margot and Jason to this influential group,” said Michael O’Leary, the president and CEO […]

Warner Bros. is asking moviegoers to “decide for yourself” with a new ad for Tom Cruise’s “Digger” that touts both negative and positive reactions. “Masterpiece” and “Unpleasant” are quoted in the same still of the new trailer, which also toggles between the words “Brilliant” and “Baffling” as well as “Magnificent” and “Insufferable.” These quotes are […]

Rosé’s “New Trick” debuts at No. 18 on the Official Singles Downloads chart, giving the Blackpink star her first solo hit of 2026.

Iliza Shlesinger is hitting the road in 2027. The comedian, actor and writer has announced the “Free Nights & Weekends Tour,” which kicks off on Jan. 22 at Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis and will make stops in Atlanta, San Antonio, Houston, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Grand Rapids, Detroit, New York City and more before wrapping up on […]

Donna Gigliotti and Mike Farah have been elected as new presidents of the Producers Guild of America. They will succeed Donald De Line and Stephanie Allain, the guild’s presidents since 2022. “It is an incredible honor to serve as presidents of the Producers Guild of America at such a pivotal moment for our industry,” said […]

Caleb Flynn was charged with aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn.

Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster have slated Curry Barker’s upcoming horror-comedy “Anything But Ghosts” for release on May 7, 2027. Focus has worldwide rights for the film, while Universal Pictures International will handle international distribution. Barker directs “Anything But Ghosts” and co-wrote the script with his “Obsession” star and longtime collaborator Cooper Tomlinson. The pair […]

Black Bear has named Paramount and Disney veteran Dan Cohen as its head of television distribution and will launch a digital networks vertical for the indie firm. Recruiting Cohen is a big to support Black Bear’s investment in a broad slate of independent films. The studio aims to release 10-12 titles per year, with upcoming […]

Caleb Flynn, a former contestant on “American Idol,” was found guilty of murdering his wife in their Ohio home. A jury deliberated for around two hours on Tuesday and convicted him on all nine counts that he faced of of murder, assault and tampering with evidence. On the morning of Monday, Feb. 16, Ashley Flynn, […]

X2 roller coaster shut down at Six Flags Magic Mountain amid lawsuits ABC7 Los Angeles Six Flags to close world-famous roller coaster after CNN investigation exposed years of injuries and deaths CNN Six Flags permanently shuts down X2 rollercoaster after claims of brain injuries The Guardian Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closes X2 coaster after brain injury claims KTLA Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits kmph.com
Ringo Starr, David Byrne, Joan Baez, and more have donated items to be auction in Housing Works’ second annual Turn It Up! auction, which is open through Oct. 1. The National frontman Matt Berninger, Ani DiFranco, Richard Hell, Def Leppard’s Rick Allen, photographer Bob Gruen and others have donated items as well. Items include a […]

Jennifer Lawrence will star in Zach Cregger’s buzzy sci-fi thriller “The Flood” from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema. Cregger is set to write, produce and direct the film, which is set for release on Aug. 11, 2028. Amblin Entertainment serves as producer alongside Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo Entertainment. Plot details and […]

Slow Horses returns with another thrilling episode of espionage and flatulence as our band of MI5 rejects faces off against a new threat in Season 6, Episode 3.

Universal Music Group has named Libby Bush to the newly created role of President, Global Brands and Commercial Partnerships, starting in November. According to the announcement, she will “lead a new global function that brings together UMG’s brands, media, and commercial partnership businesses, including Universal Music Group for Brands … Spanning digital platforms, physical products […]

Penn Badgley infamously swore off sex scenes before the production of “You” Season 4, revealing on a viral episode of his “Podcrushed” podcast in Feb. 2013 that he told showrunner Sera Gamble he was no longer interested in filming intimate scenes on camera. The actor then told Variety later that same month that “it’s important […]

“The Little Prince” is getting a new big-screen treatment with “The Imitation Game” director Morten Tyldum set to helm an ambitious live-action feature inspired by the life of French aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “Slumdog Millionaire,” is writing the script for the film which is being developed with Le Petit […]

HBO chief Casey Bloys is poised to take the reins of all of Paramount and Warner Bros. streaming operations following the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. On Tuesday, Cindy Holland announced she was stepping down from her role running Paramount+ and other direct to consumer streamers under the Paramount umbrella. The shuffle comes as Paramount Skydance […]

Charles Kelley, the co-lead vocalist and founding member of the country band Lady A, has been diagnosed with the rare blood cancer multiple myeloma. The singer shared the news on his Instagram on Tuesday, with the caption “A little health update” under the video. “Hey everybody. Just wanted to give a quick update on some […]

Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' inverts the term's meaning — and her video goes further. The real history: a misread letter, a scapegoat, a posthumous vindication.

Halloween has arrived on Netflix! The streaming service is kicking off All Hallows’ Eve with a fresh slate of horror favorites, including classics such as “Dracula,” “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein,” “Friday the 13th” and “Psycho.” Fresh scares such as “Ouija,” “The Strangers” and “Evil Dead Rise” will also be added. If horror isn’t your thing, don’t […]
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Multiple neighborhoods flooded and hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled.

Temperatures are expected to rise well above the late September average on Tuesday with a very warm night to follow, as Simon King explains.

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Jonathan McKinsey, an engineer who worked in the games department for The New York Times, was fatally shot Saturday in a San Francisco suburb. The police have accused his parents-in-law, both 76.

Cornell rape allegations prompt prosecutor to reopen criminal investigation The Washington Post New York prosecutors reopen investigation after student files lawsuit over alleged gang rape at Cornell University CNN Former Cornell University student sues school, 7 fraternity members over rape allegations CBS News Cornell Student Alleges Frat Members Gang-Raped Her, Only 2 Were Expelled While Others Had to Write Essays: Lawsuit People.com District Attorney’s investigation of 2024 sexual assaul
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For one Istanbul confectioner, distributing fried dough balls as memorials is not just a job. It’s personal.

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New York Times executive fatally shot allegedly by elderly in-laws BBC Couple Accused of Killing Their Son-in-Law in Bay Area Park The New York Times Police arrest California couple in public shooting death of their son-in-law The Hindu New York Times executive fatally shot by his in-laws in Bay Area park, police say NBC News In-laws arrested on suspicion of murder after New York Times engineer shot dead in California The Guardian
Authorities are looking into the possibility of a new ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

Speaking to BBC Newsnight, his former sister-in-law told the BBC that she did not know where he was, and nobody had been able to see him.

Searches continue at a number of properties and there is expected to be an ongoing police presence.

Five men arrested on terror charges near U.K. air base released on bail, Trump administration rolls back fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles, prosecutors reopen Cornell fraternity rape case.
The mother who strangled her three children to death in 2023 is expected to appear before a judge to determine how the case will move forward.
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The police watchdog began an investigation into alleged misconduct at Charing Cross police station in London as a result of a BBC Panorama investigation.

Hurricane Polo has made landfall in Baja California with flash flooding and winds described by forecasters as a “life-threatening.”

South West Water previously entered guilty pleas to pollution offences spanning six years.

Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court.

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The Court of Appeal will decide in November whether to reduce or lengthen the 21-year minimum term.

As Tennessee execution nears, Christa Pike case highlights the few women on death row WESH Tennessee to execute a woman for first time in over 200 years The Washington Post Christa Pike: Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years CNN Ahead of rare execution, lone woman on Tennessee death row says ‘I am at peace’ NBC News Christa Pike Could Be First Woman Executed in Tennessee in More Than 200 Years The New York Times
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A historian who studies wage gaps between races and a saxophonist whose live performances include a chef are among the latest recipients of the philanthropic group's annual, no-strings-attached $800,000 grants.
Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California overnight and is expected to make a second landfall on the mainland of Mexico on Tuesday.

No stinger was used by police before the fatal A66 crash, an initial investigation reveals.

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Prosecutors have reopened the case of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted on campus in 2024. The woman’s lawsuit brought renewed pressure to reopen the investigation.

The MacArthur Foundation has just announced its latest batch of 20 fellows. Among the recipients of the $800,000 "no-strings-attached" fellowships are researchers who were recognized for their work at the intersection of science and justice.
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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer is arguing that there wasn't enough evidence to prove she killed her three children. It's a striking turn after a lengthy trial that focused more on her mental state than on whether she took their lives.
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The student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, covered the allegations of rape at a fraternity party since they were first made in 2024 and led the reporting on the case.
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Prosecutors have reopened an investigation into a former student’s claims that several men sexually assaulted her in a campus fraternity house.
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Lindsay Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, is now claiming there isn’t enough evidence to prove the former labor and delivery nurse killed her three children.
