Wednesday, September 30, 2026

What OpenAI's Own Employees WARNED About Before Being SILENCED

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

Ask America.gov About Minecraft and Something STRANGE Happens

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.

Range Rover Just Went ELECTRIC — Here's What It Costs

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.

What Sam Altman Admits Could DELAY OpenAI's IPO Indefinitely

For months, people have wondered when OpenAI will go public. CEO Sam Altman says it won't happen until the company can make better promises about model safety, with no firm timeline in sight. "We intend to continue with AI progress … but as the models have had this surge forward in capability, and we see more of that ahead of us, we have got to be able to make confident safety claims," Altman said Tuesday during a Q&A with reporters after his DevDay keynote. At the same time, he said, waiting to

The 'Constitution' Tech CEOs Just Signed That Has NO Legal Teeth

Trump announces vague ‘morally binding’ AI deal among tech CEOs for ‘tremendous self-policing’  The Guardian Trump tries to rename AI 'super intelligence' as polls show him sinking on key issue  CNBC Trump signs executive order rebranding AI as 'Super Intelligence' as tech titans ink separate SI accord  Fox Business Here’s The White House’s 308-Word AI ‘Accord’ In Full  Forbes Who Attended Trump’s AI Luncheon, and Who Sat Where  The New York Times

Why Apple FINALLY Gave India What It Wanted

Some of India's largest banks are holding off on supporting Apple Pay initially.

Trump Just Renamed AI to Something That Sounds Like SCIENCE FICTION

Dismissing growing concerns about AI safety, Trump has argued that “Artificial Intelligence” was a "very ineloquent" name for the technology and makes it sound "fake."

AI Just DESTROYED Job Applications — What Comes NEXT?

Candidates can use AI to create endless resumes and cover letters. It's forcing businesses to rethink how they hire.

The 6 Best Laptop Docking Stations to Unlock DESKTOP Power

Docking stations expand what your laptop can do, and I’ve been testing the best of the best to see which you should buy.

The AI Agreement Big Tech Just Made That Could Change EVERYTHING

President Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews.

How AI Is About to PERSONALIZE Your Healthcare

To celebrate AI right now almost feels dangerous, because of the widespread and increasingly intense backlash against it. I myself have written about the dangers of AI, not least in these pages, so I understand the anti-AI sentiment. But we must be careful not to throw the baby out with the bathwater. When my team and I wrote Transcend in 2024, we talked of two sides to AI—the dangerous side, yes, but also the side that had the potential to uplift humanity and create things of unimaginable benef

The NUCLEAR Plan to Power Big Tech That Nobody Saw COMING

Valar Atomics wants to place over 450 reactors on more than 9,500 acres in Utah to power a huge data center project.

Trump's AI Chatbot Works Surprisingly Well—But There's a PROBLEM

If there are two things Donald Trump loves more than anything in life, it’s participating in elaborate signing ceremonies and artificial intelligence—sorry, superintelligence. And on September 29, the U.S. president combined both loves with the launch of a new executive order, titled “Streamlining Access to Government Services Through America.gov,” which sets up a new front door through which confused citizens can try to navigate the complexities of the federal government. The America.gov chatbo

The AI Data Center LOOPHOLE Saving Meta BILLIONS in Taxes

Meta is exploiting a lucrative tax break intended to support research and experimentation. Its own accountants say the gambit is risky.

Why Trump's AI Force Could Make AI's RISKS WORSE

Artificial intelligence dominated the opening of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 22, 2026. Ahead of the meeting, 20 nations released a statement requesting “human direction, oversight and control” of AI. The U.S. was not among them. This followed several calls from within the industry itself. Earlier in September, an Anthropic researcher put the odds that AI kills all humans within the next decade at more than 10%. Days later, Anthropic’s CEO, Dario Amodei, published an essay as

The ROADBLOCK About to Slam Into AI That Nobody Saw Coming

Top AI executives have asked for narrow antitrust exemptions or waivers so they can collaborate on safety.

OpenAI Faces Lawsuit After AI Goes ROGUE and Launches Cyberattack

The lawsuit appears to be the first publicly reported case seeking to hold an AI developer liable for an incident caused by rogue systems.

Black Twitter Didn't DIE—It Just Found a New SECRET Home

From outrage over Nolan Wells’ death to analysis of HBO Max’s Lanterns, Threads has transformed into a vital artery of the Black social media ecosystem.

Memory Prices Are SPIKING—Here's How to Avoid Buying a New Computer

As the prices of memory and components soar, affording a new computer is becoming more and more challenging for some people. Average computer prices are expected to increase by as much as 20% before year’s end. That’s forcing many computer owners to make do with what they have. But if your desktop or laptop is feeling sluggish, it doesn’t mean it’s obsolete. A few fairly easy steps could give you a speed boost that may not equal that of a new machine running the latest hardware, but will still f

What Trump Just Told Tech Giants That Left AI Safety in CHAOS

Following Trump's lunch with AI leaders at the White House, the industry remains largely unchanged on AI safety.

The SECRET Weapon DeepSeek and Huawei Are Using to DESTROY Nvidia

In China’s push for self-reliance in artificial intelligence, DeepSeek and Huawei have teamed up to develop software tools for advanced chips.

The Gaming Routers That Survived the Ultimate Family STRESS Test

Gaming online can seriously strain your internet connection, but the best gaming routers could give you the edge.

The Apple Device That Could Replace Your iPad LAUNCHES Next Week

Apple's long-rumored smart home hub will reportedly be revealed on October 13th. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the smart home device will be revealed alongside a new HomePod mini and an upgraded Apple TV device. All three products are set to showcase Siri AI, Apple's overhauled AI-powered assistant. The smart home hub, a new product category for Apple, will be the centerpiece. It will reportedly feature a 6-inch display which can be mounted on a wall or sit on a countertop. The hub is "ab

Why This Actor's Voice Was STOLEN — And What It Means for YOU

Kenjiro Tsuda wins case against TikTok account in landmark verdict to protect publicity rights A court in Japan has ruled that the human voice has legal protection after a landmark case involving a well-known actor and a TikTok account that he claimed had cloned his “lustrous” baritone voice in its AI-generated videos. Tokyo district court said on Wednesday that voices should enjoy the same protection as publicity rights, at the end of a closely watched legal action brought against TikTok by Ken

Why This Billionaire Says the AI Bubble Fears Are DEAD Wrong

Despite NIMBY pushback, a threat to humanity and delays, data centers are ‘going to get built,’ insists billionaire Bob Clark, whose fortune quadrupled in three years.

Why the Bank of England Just Said DON'T Regulate AI

AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.

What OpenAI's Top Scientist Just Admitted About That MASSIVE Hack

Two months after the bombshell news that a swarm of its agents had broken their containment and hacked into the computers of the AI company Hugging Face, OpenAI is still putting out fires. A steady drip of disclosures about other hacks in the weeks since has kept OpenAI in the spotlight and raised serious questions…

Airbnb Just Added Features That Could Change How You DISCOVER Your Next Trip

Airbnb is also launching new services such as meal delivery and laundry in select locations

Two Google Veterans Just Raised $11.3M to Fix AI's BIGGEST Problem

BAG Ventures announces close of a $11.3M Fund I to invest in all things AI.

Cloudflare's Next Move Could Make Your Encrypted Data QUANTUM-PROOF

The move will be part of a major overhaul of the ecosystem for website authentication.

The FBI's Own Employees Just Had Their Secrets STOLEN

The FBI says it's addressing a massive data breach, vowing to go after the hackers they believe are responsible.

The AI Product That Could Make ChatGPT Your Personal ASSISTANT

Following Meta's blockbuster release of its Muse AI agent earlier this month, OpenAI jumped into the personal agent market with Dots.

Meta's Bold New Identity Could Unlock a MASSIVE Payoff

Enterprise tools present a compelling business opportunity as Facebook and Instagram parent Meta looks to diversify its revenue away from advertising.

Samsung's New Tracker Finally Works With the Phone You ACTUALLY Own

Samsung has announced its third-generation Bluetooth tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag 3. It combines a smaller design and improved battery life with a few new tracking and software features, including cross-OS support intended to make it easier to share tracking information with friends and family. As revealed by leaks, the SmartTag 3 has adopted a squircle design, similar to the original SmartTag but with one key difference: There's no cutout for a key ring. That means you'll have to buy one of Sam

Your AI Chatbot May Not Be Helping You the Way You THINK

Despite repeated warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, users have become increasingly reliant on AI chatbots—particularly those offering companionship. Yet despite chatbots’ utility for tasks like answering quick queries or offering brief advice, their benefits might not be outweighing the costs. A new, peer-reviewed study from researchers at Northeastern University’s Network Science Institute suggests that AI chatbots used for companionship, despite offering momentary benefits, a

Amazon's New Device Pulls Power From a Place You'd NEVER Expect

The new Fire TV Stick 4K will be a little easier to set up than Amazon's previous 4K streaming sticks since it no longer requires a power adapter. You can power the device directly from your TV's USB port, like the updated entry-level Fire TV Stick Amazon launched earlier this year. The Fire TV Stick 4K, available starting today for $59.99, runs on Amazon's refreshed TV OS and includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and Bluetooth Low Energy. Amazon's also simplifying its streaming stick line-up, which

Tinder Just Changed How You'll Meet People in REAL Life

As younger users grow increasingly tired of the endless scroll, dating apps are scrambling to adapt to a generation that increasingly wants dating to feel more social and rooted in real-world experiences. The latest example comes from Tinder, which on Wednesday announced the launch of “Group Hangouts,” a new feature that lets groups of friends […]

The Old-School Way You'll Soon Order Your DINNER

DoorDash is also expanding its Dasher returns feature nationwide in November. | Image: DoorDash / The Verge DoorDash is launching new ways to use the local delivery platform, including text message ordering, drone deliveries, and retail returns. The new message ordering feature builds on capabilities that the Ask DoorDash AI chatbot introduced to the DoorDash app in June, allowing you to get recommendations and offload your browsing while skipping the app entirely. "Ordering is now as easy as

Why Sonos Just Admitted Their First Headphones Were a MISTAKE

The Ace Ultra look like the Ace, but they’re better on the inside. The original Sonos Ace headphones should have been a triumphant entry into a new product category. Instead, they were overshadowed by Sonos's disastrous app redesign. And while the original Ace are well built, sound good, and are incredibly comfortable, they weren't good Sonos headphones: Their flagship feature let you reroute audio from a Sonos soundbar to the Ace headphones so you could listen to your TV audio without disturb

How AI Companies Are Raising MILLIONS From Stolen Music

Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, OBE, previously served as CEO of U.K. Music and Director of Strategy to the U.K. Prime Minister at No. 10 Downing Street. Variety welcomes responsible commentary, please direct inquiries to music@variety.com. In early 2023, I warned that failing to robustly enforce copyright could result in an epidemic of “music laundering.” As the then-Chief […]

The New WhatsApp Feature Every Parent Needs to Know ABOUT

Parents can limit how teens use channels, whose Status they can see, who can see their Status updates, and control who can add teens to groups.

Amazon Finally Fixed the Most ANNOYING Thing About Fire TV

Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K is slimmer and faster, but its biggest upgrade may be the thing you’ll actually hold in your hand: a redesigned remote that’s easier to use, especially in the dark.

Instagram Just Gave Creators a WEAPON That Could End Traditional Video Editing

This conversational AI assistant is intended to provide personalized feedback to creators, rather than generic advice.

Google's New Fitbit Arrives in India With a Price Tag That'll Make You WINCE

Fitbit Air costs around $146 in India, roughly $47 more than its U.S. pricing.

Why AI Agents Just Triggered a $20M Rush for This Obscure Infrastructure

Founded by Apache Flink veterans, the startup is taking on workflow heavyweight Temporal.

The AI Boom Is Racking Up a MASSIVE Bill — Guess Who's Paying

AI may be the future—but the data centers powering it are already putting unprecedented pressure on the present. They require enormous amounts of electricity and water and can place a disproportionate burden on the communities where they’re built. The question is no longer whether we’ll build the infrastructure for an AI-powered world. It’s whether we can build it as cleaner, smarter, and more equitable. From renewable energy and grid resilience to next-generation cooling and water conservation,

Cerebras CEO on Whether AI Can Keep Scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Cerebras Systems CEO and co-founder Andrew Feldman will explore the growing demand for compute, energy, and infrastructure, how Cerebras is approaching those constraints differently, and what comes next if today’s AI hardware reaches its limits.

3 Days Left to Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Three days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Book by October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT to showcase your startup to 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders.

Trump's AI Pledge Has an EMBARRASSING Typo — And Nobody Noticed

Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States.

Meta's New AI Agent Is Cute, Creepy, and EVERYWHERE

Meta launched a new Muse AI agent it claims can help you with everything from firing off emails to buying stuff online. Muse can be surprisingly effective at delivering on those promises — if you’re willing to trust Meta with your data and hand Muse your credit card. Since the launch, Meta’s also announced plans for a Tamagotchi-like Muse Charm device for its cuddly AI mascot.  Follow along here for the latest news and updates. Meta’s Muse AI sent a YouTuber’s address to a stranger Meta expa

Why the FTC Is Suddenly INVESTIGATING the AI Giants

The probe adds to the mounting scrutiny that OpenAI and Anthropic have been facing over their safety practices following the Hugging Face hack.

The AI That Lets You Text Your DINNER Into Existence

By launching an AI agent for food ordering, DoorDash is looking to gain an edge over rivals Uber Eats and Grubhub.

The Startup Teaching Robots to UNDERSTAND Human Intent

"One of the biggest reasons we are winning against robotics companies is because we are not a robotics company."

The Camera Feature Apple DIDN'T Give You Full Control Over

A new update to Lux Optics' anti-algorithm Halide camera app for the iPhone and iPad adds two new photography looks and support for the variable aperture on the new iPhone 18 Pro's main camera. Halide isn't the first alternative to the native iOS camera app to add support for the new feature, but it offers more finite control over aperture settings than other third-party apps. The iOS camera app limits aperture adjustments to just four presets, but both the BlackMagic Camera and Moment Pro Came

Why Instinct's New Feature Is Making Users UNCOMFORTABLE

Instinct is rolling out human-curated product and travel recommendations, but some users aren’t happy about getting suggestions they never asked for.

Why the FTC Just Launched INVESTIGATIONS Into AI's Biggest Names

The agency will examine whether A.I. labs have broken federal laws prohibiting companies from unfair and deceptive practices.

Did Meta's AI Just Read Your PRIVATE Messages? Here's What They're Saying

Meta says its Muse AI agent cannot access a user’s Messages without explicit permission, disputing a journalist’s account that the agent read his private messages while the required Mac setting was turned off.

The Adorable Phone Designed to Get Kids OFF Their Screens

Sam Terris spent his childhood roaming the woods around Walden Pond. Growing up in Concord, Massachusetts, he and his friends would spend hours outdoors, away from their parents. “We were really bored kids, so we had to invent games and activities to keep ourselves stimulated,” he says. “I think that was a really important part of development in my generation.” Terris, a serial entrepreneur who cofounded the plant-based nugget brand Nuggs, recently had a baby. He’s spent much of the last few yea

Why Asus Won't Explain How It ESCAPED the US Router Ban

This spring, the United States banned all future foreign-made consumer routers - effectively all future routers - unless their makers could 1) convince the US government that they weren't a national security threat, and 2) submit "a detailed, time-bound plan to establish or expand manufacturing in the United States." As of September 9th, Asus now has an exemption from the ban, just in time to bring its first early Wi-Fi 8 routers here. But Asus has not publicly announced any plan to bring manuf

Microsoft's Gaming Chief Just Shut Down the Rumor Everyone BELIEVED

Asha Sharma. | Image: The Verge, Microsoft Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling off its Xbox business. The Information reported in June that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood had been considering spinning out Xbox entirely, and then reported earlier this month that both execs have "more recently supported Sharma's plans to overhaul the unit." "Xbox is not for sale," says Sharma in an interview with The New York Times. "We will do whatever it

Reddit Just Killed a Feature Millions Used — Here's the REAL Reason Why

Reddit is ending support for RSS feeds, as the company continues tightening access to its trove of user-generated content.

Amazon's New Delivery Driver Glasses Will Do Something CREEPY Almost Constantly

Amazon deliveries could soon come with a new catch: the delivery driver's smart glasses will be snapping photos of anything they see while they're in use, including people and private property. Bloomberg reports that the glasses could take "several thousand captures in a single driver's typical shift," which Amazon plans to upload to its AI Wellspring platform. When asked if customers will be able to opt-out of this, Amazon's Viraj Chatterjee told Bloomberg, "We haven't thought about that." Cha

The UGLY Truth About Why Consumer AI Keeps Failing

There’s a reason frontier labs have gotten gunshy about consumer AI — and it’s not because the tech isn’t good enough.

The FTC Just Opened an Investigation That Could RESHAPE AI Forever

The Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad probe into the safety of AI systems, the source said.

The Lawsuit That Could FREEZE OpenAI's Entire Operation

OpenAI makes others suffer "the harms of its unsafe decision-making," nonprofit says.

This Voice AI Startup Just DOUBLED Its Value — Here's Why

The $300 million employee tender was co-led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price.

The AI Tamagotchis That Could Replace Your REAL Pets

Sam Altman onstage at OpenAI’s DevDay 2026. | Image: Hayden Field / The Verge While AI has made plenty of inroads on people's phones and computers, it's largely failed in dedicated devices. But over the next year, two major AI companies, Meta and OpenAI, will attempt to change that. And they're apparently betting on a similar path: testing appetite for physical hardware with their cutesy software agents. "Hardware is hard" is a tech industry mantra. Dedicated AI devices like the Friend and Hu

Why Going Off-Grid Won't SAVE Texas Data Centers After All

Texas pushed data centers to bring their own power. Its new permit freeze catches those projects too.

OpenAI's Secret Weapon Against Its Own RUNAWAY AI Agents

OpenAI's "Decisions API" is a Jev clone that confirms the importance of fast, cheap intelligence.

Ubisoft Adopts Massive Entertainment as Name of Studio Group Led by Christoph Hartmann

Games company Ubisoft has landed on a name for what it has been calling “Creative House 2,” led by general manager Christoph Hartmann, the former head of Amazon Games who recently joined the team. The group is being named Massive Entertainment, adopting the name of Ubisoft’s Sweden-based studio that has been part of the company […]

What Hackers Just Stole From MILLIONS of Military Personnel

The Department of Defense notified millions of current and former U.S. military personnel that their personal information had been stolen in a months-long breach.

Why OpenAI's CEO Just REFUSED to Talk About Rogue AI

A Senate subcommittee on Wednesday is examining rogue AI, after a series of AI cyberattacks and increasing warnings about the risks of the technology.

DoorDash's Drone Strategy Started in the Most UNEXPECTED Place

DoorDash unveiled the six-propeller aircraft that will be used in its new drone delivery business at its annual Dash Forward 2026 event.

The Spotify Billionaire's Body Scan That Just Landed in AMERICA

Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raised $700 million to build a business around scanning your body, but it’s not the only company centering its roadmap around a new kind of preventative healthcare. Midjourney is building its own body scanner, while Function Health has also raised significant capital to build out its preventative-health platform. Why are  are investors betting so big on this category?  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, […]

The Battle to Control Your PERSONAL AI Agent Just Began

OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse are vying to be your AI agent of choice. I've tried both—and I suspect you will too.

The AI So POWERFUL Google Won't Let You Touch It

Google today revealed its next AI frontier model, which it's calling Gemini 4 Argon. The new model delivers "frontier performance in complex workflows across real-world software engineering, enterprise knowledge work like legal and finance, and cybersecurity defense," according to chief AI architect and Google DeepMind SVP Koray Kavukcuoglu. But the company is limiting access at first to a "set of trusted cyber defenders," and Kavukcuoglu says that Google is "actively engaged in the U.S. governm

The Startup CEO Who Just Accused His Advisor of CORPORATE ESPIONAGE

VC Chris Degnan and former board advisor to Factory AI has taken a job as chief revenue officer for Cognition.

Reddit Just Made It Harder to Escape Their REDESIGN

Reddit says it's fighting "automated abuse."

Why the FTC Just Launched a MASSIVE Investigation Into AI Giants

FTC launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI  washingtonpost.com FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers  AP News FTC opens probe into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI  Reuters FTC reportedly looking into whether OpenAI, Anthropic violated consumer protection laws.  finance.yahoo.com US trade regulator opens investigation into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI  The Guardian

This AI Startup Just Hit $750M Valuation — And You've NEVER Heard of It

Flow Engineering, which is bringing AI agents to hardware design, also landed Roelof Botha as an angel investor and board member.

OpenAI's Co-Founder Just Pulled $25 Million — Here's What He KNOWS

Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and co-founder, said internally that the super PAC, Leading the Future, had become a “distraction” for the A.I. company.

The AI Security BREACH Timeline Everyone in Tech Is Whispering About

In one alarming announcement after another, artificial intelligence companies in recent months have shared examples of their technology acting in ways that appeared to evade instructions from humans. The episodes have highlighted the vulnerabilities in AI security and raised questions over how the fast-growing technology can be developed safely as its usage becomes more widespread globally. Industry critics have argued that many concerning events, including AI agents’ hacks of external websites,

The 11 Million Jobs AI Could ERASE by 2035

Artificial intelligence and automation could force roughly 11 million workers—about 7% of all employees in the United States—to find new professions by 2035. So says a report released Tuesday by management consulting giant McKinsey, which predicts automation could reduce labor demand in the U.S. by 21%—roughly 36 million jobs—over the next decade.  While economic growth would allow about 25 million workers to remain in their current fields, the remaining 11 million may need to find a new occupat

The AI Model That Just Made Everyone Forget About OPENAI

Gemini 4 Argon is Alphabet's most advanced model yet, with major coding, cybersecurity, and complex professional work improvements.

Google Just Unleashed Something That Could Change the AI RACE Forever

Google has released its latest Gemini model, marketing it as a workhorse for coding and cybersecurity work.

California Just BANNED Something That's Been Watching Your Every Move at Work

California Governor Gavin Newsom has banned 'robo-bosses' from firing workers, the first U.S. state with such a law.

AI Just LOST Its First Fair Use Battle — Here's Who Should Worry

A federal appeals court just ruled against AI training as fair use for the first time. Here's what it means for AI music generators like Suno and the music industry.

Hedge Funds Now Control a RECORD Share of Your Money — Here's Why That MATTERS

Hedge funds can boost Treasury market liquidity, but their growing role also risks creating financial instability.

The AI Job Wave That Has Commerce Secretary WORRIED Sick

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.

Your Energy Bill Is About to SPIKE Like Never Before

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

The Food Replacement Ad That Got BANNED — Here's Why

The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".

How a Pastor Making $30K Retired COMFORTABLY — And You Still Can't

“As a country, we have grown dangerously comfortable.”

The 47-Year-Old Who Puts EVERY Dollar Into Bitcoin

“When my paycheck lands, it takes a detour through bitcoin.”

The Economic Shift in China That Just SURPRISED Everyone

China's factory activity returned to growth in September as a deepening economic malaise prompts policymakers to ramp up stimulus steps and bolster growth.

The CEO Who Says You're Investing WRONG—Here's His Strategy

BlueFive Capital CEO Hazem Ben-Gacem talks about his preferred investment areas and strategies.

Why Defense Depends on Something We're Running OUT Of

Why Defense Resilience Increasingly Depends On Industrial Capacity

The Secret to Making a BIG Ask of a Colleague

Self-reliance is a virtue that is drilled into most of us from an early age. After all, most of the work you’re asked to do in school from kindergarten onward through college is done individually. Group work is done sparingly. When a student does ask for help, teachers are reluctant to give answers away. They often answer cagily at best, and so many students will stop asking for assistance. These habits are so deeply ingrained that they are likely to persist well into your work life. As a result

The Fighter Jet Decision That Just Reshaped America's MILITARY Future

The Department of War and the U.S. Navy said Tuesday that it's chosen aircraft manufacturer Boeing to develop its next generation of fighter jets.

The Treasury Milestone That Just Hit a 24-Year RECORD

U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Wednesday after a fresh round of selloffs the previous day, as investors remained concerned about inflation.

Zygi Kamasa's Film Empire Just Filed for ADMINISTRATION

True Brit Entertainment, the U.K. theatrical distributor that launched less than three years ago, has filed for administration, a British legal process similar to Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, which was founded by former Lionsgate U.K. & Europe CEO and Marv Studios Group CEO Zygi Kamasa, becomes the latest casualty of the U.K.’s extremely tough […]

Why Goldman Sachs Is DISTURBED by Tuesday's Market

Beneath the languished moves in the main stock-market indexes, there were some disturbing features.

The BILLIONAIRE Gift That Just Shattered Every University Record in HISTORY

Entrepreneur Ken Griffin’s donation will launch a new campus in Miami and support the school’s Pittsburgh campus.

Why a Beloved Food Chain Is About to CUT 740 Jobs

The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".

The ONE Thing That Must Happen Before Stocks Can RALLY

Strategists at the bank said a rally at the end of the year would likely depend on oil prices lowering or stabilizing even as the historically best-performing quarter approaches.

Wall Street's New TACO Index Says Trump Should Make a DEAL

JPMorgan has devised a TACO barometer, referring to the expression Trump Always Chickens Out ,as a way to predict the behavior of the mercurial world leader.

One Year After the EV Tax Credit DIED—What Happened NEXT

Congress got rid of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicle buyers. One year later, are people still buying EVs?

Why Your Favorite Chains Keep Making Rewards Programs WORSE—and You Still Come BACK

Aaron Braun had decided to play the long game with his Dunkin’ Rewards points. For five years, his employer, an IT company that kept him on the road, covered his coffee and breakfast via a company card linked to his Dunkin’ account, so he never bothered to redeem his points. In the Dunkin’ app, every purchase inches a progress bar further to the right, unlocking the first reward at 150 points, then topping out at 900. “My bar has been full forever,” Braun jokes. Last year, he was staring at a st

The 71-Year-Old Making $108K Who Wonders If He Should STOP

“I have $152,000 in my IRA and Roth accounts.”

Forget Flexibility—Working Parents Need Something ELSE Entirely

For years, we have believed that flexibility is the key to survival for working parents. We advocate for flexible hours, flexible PTO, flexible locations. And the ability to log on from the pediatrician’s office or finish a presentation after everyone goes to bed has certainly made our lives easier. Then summer hits, or winter break, plus spring break. And your family life becomes a game of human Tetris. One kid is in robotics camp, the other soccer, and they start at different times. Or maybe

Why Terrified WORKERS Are Fleeing Back to School

Some people are abandoning office jobs for teaching, health care and the trades. But switching to the new paths can come with trade-offs.

What Troubles at ONE Firm Reveal About Stock Market LEVERAGE

A meltdown at Situational Awareness, an A.I.-focused investment firm, is raising tough questions about the Wall Street banks that lent billions to the upstart firm.

Why the Bond Bear Since 2020 Just Turned BULLISH

Investors have become accustomed to returns distorted by artificially low interest rates. 5% on bonds and 6% on stocks are more realistic and Bianco finds value in U.S. Treasury notes now.

Wall Street's AI Bull Is Opening a Fund That Gives You Access to PRIVATE AI Giants

Yorkville Ives priced a fund aiming to give investors access to the private companies helping develop artificial intelligence.

T.J. Maxx Is CLOSING Stores—Is Your Location on the List?

T.J. Maxx closed two of its most recognizable stores earlier this year. The discount chain operates more than 1,300 stores nationwide and is the flagship brand in TJX’s global footprint of nearly 5,000 locations, which also includes Marshalls, HomeGoods, HomeSense, and Sierra. In Boston, the three-story Newbury Street location closed on January 5 after nearly a decade in business. This closure was confirmed through a Massachusetts WARN notice affecting 117 workers, most of whom were offered posi

The Six-Week Streak That Just Made Homeownership IMPOSSIBLE for Millions

Mortgage demand dropped for the 7th straight week, as rates surged well over 7% on the 30-year fixed.

Boeing Was About to LOSE Everything—Then the Navy Made This Move

Shares in the aerospace company rose close to 3% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the U.S. Navy selected it to develop its next-generation fighter jet.

Why You're About to Spend MORE This Holiday Than Ever Before

Holiday retail sales are expected to grow this holiday season and top $1 trillion for the first time, though that growth is boosted by inflation.

Why Wall Street Just Told Investors to DUMP This 600% Winner

Revenue and profit forecasts fail to justify the hype baked into Moderna’s share price, according to Citi’s analysts.

Why a Billionaire Just Gave Away $3 BILLION to One University

The university said Griffin’s pledged donation is the “largest-ever gift by an individual in the history of higher education.”

Why This Top Economist Is TERRIFIED of Human Stupidity Right Now

A prominent economist doesn’t fear artificial intelligence, but fully embraces it in portfolios. He feels far differently about government debt.

The New Way to Make MONEY From Your Leftover Food

If a company wants to reduce its carbon footprint, it may buy carbon credits issued by Verra, the world’s largest carbon crediting program. Those credits could be for projects like renewable energy or forest restoration, letting a company claim the environmental benefits from a newly built wind farm or trees planted on once-cleared land. Now there’s a new option: carbon credits for rescued food, which help fund organizations that collect would-be food waste and distribute it to people in need. 

Robinhood Just Made a Move That Could DESTROY the Stock Market Weekend

Robinhood is broadening its offerings in a bid for more active traders who may be seeking trading access beyond traditional U.S. stock market hours.

Ken Griffin Just Wrote a Check So MASSIVE It Rewrites Education History

Exclusive | Ken Griffin Is Making the Largest Donation to Higher Education in U.S. History  WSJ How Wynwood has reinvented itself: Factories to art to tech — and now a university  Miami Herald Donor Gives $3 Billion to Carnegie Mellon, the Largest University Gift Ever  The New York Times $500M Gift Will Fuel Next Era of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon  Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon to open Miami campus after multibillion-dollar gift from hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin  post-gazette.

Traders Are Positioning for Micron Earnings — Here's What They KNOW

In the near term, the market needs to get through Micron earnings. The good news is options traders think it could be a slam dunk.

The Inflation Number That Just Changed the Fed's NEXT Move

The personal consumption expenditures price index was projected to show an annual gain of 3.7% on headline and 3.3% for core, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

The Jobs Number That Just Surprised EVERYONE on Wall Street

Private job creation picked up in September after a brief slowdown.

Why More Americans Are Raiding Their Investments Just to PAY Bills

Across all age and income groups examined in new research, the share of individuals transferring money from investment accounts to checking accounts has risen.

The CEO Swap That Could Transform Your Childhood TOY Collection

Mattel announced on Wednesday that Roger Lynch would serve as CEO and Chairman, replacing Ynon Kreiz.

The Economic Growth Number That Defied EVERY Prediction

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong

The Insurance Company That's Betting on SPACE Disasters

As Charter explains on its website, a common experience for space companies is that regular insurers "heard a bunch of scary science words and freaked out."

The Maximum You Should EVER Spend on a Car Payment

For car buyers today, saving over a few years for a large down payment can be critical to reducing the amount they borrow and the length of their loan

What One Billionaire Just Did That Will RESHAPE Higher Education Forever

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin is committing $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, a "historic" gift that includes $2 billion to establish a new Miami campus.

Why Bitter RIVALS Just Joined Forces to Fix EVs' Biggest NIGHTMARE

A coalition of carmakers says that in nine months, it has doubled the number of charging ports it offers — although its network size still pales in comparison to Tesla’s.

Why Americans Just Started Spending Again — And What It MEANS

Consumer spending snapped back in August after a brief lull, adding to mounting evidence of an acceleration in the U.S. economy despite a series of strains.

How Amazon Could SOAR 46% While Everyone Fears AI

Some investors worry that AI agents pose a risk to Amazon, but a Rosenblatt analyst thinks the company “can navigate this period of transition largely unaffected.”

Jim Cramer's Top 10 Things to Watch in the Stock Market WEDNESDAY

Micron reports earnings tonight, and the PCE price index for August came in cooler than expected.

The Inflation Number That Just Changed EVERYTHING for Your Wallet

The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index showed little sign of easing in August, though revised data showed inflation had been slightly cooler than previously believed.

The Prediction Markets Growing So Fast They're Raising SERIOUS Questions

Unusual trading patterns on Kalshi and Polymarket are drawing scrutiny as experts debate whether reported volumes reflect organic market activity.

The Bond Market Signal That Could DESTROY Your Stock Portfolio

While investors worry a spike in global bond yields will drag U.S. equities into correction territory, strategists at BofA Global Research say the real threat lies elsewhere.

Ken Griffin Just Wrote a Check So Large It Broke EVERY University Record

Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion, with the bulk of the money for a new campus in Miami focused on societal challenges. The Pittsburgh-based private research university said the gift is the largest ever single gift to a U.S. university. Other donations topping the billion-dollar mark include $1.8 billion from former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to Johns Hopkins University in 2018. And Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his

Stellantis CEO Doubles Down as Stock Hits ROCK BOTTOM

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa on Wednesday reconfirmed the company's 2026 guidance and its plans to be cash-flow positive by 2027.

Why FedEx Just Bet $300M on Trucks You've NEVER Heard Of

The order -- Harbinger's biggest ever -- comes as the startup is reportedly considering an IPO.

The 15 Stocks That Just Had Their WORST Month Ever

The S&P 500 has gained slightly in September, but three-quarters of its components have declined.

Why AI Spending Is Forcing Investors to Hunt for CASH COWS

With AI spending consuming the cash of the market's richest companies, balance sheet metrics led by free cash flow are getting more investing attention.

The Headlight Problem That's Forcing Ford to Recall 41,000 VEHICLES

The automaker is recalling over 41,000 Ford Super Duty trucks and Expedition SUVs.

The Root Cause Behind Nearly Every Leadership FAILURE

Ego will always show up for work. Whether it runs the meeting or takes notes quietly in the back of the room is still, every single day, a choice.

Why Young Americans Are Making the RISKIEST Career Bet

There has been a rise in entrepreneurship among young Americans as the entry-level labor market has become tougher to join.

The Writing Exercise That Could SAVE Your Retirement

A “retirement policy statement” lays out instructions that you can stick to.

The Stock Tied to Google and OpenAI That Wall Street Is IGNORING

A critical bottleneck in data centers is creating a massive runway for networking stocks like Celestica, according to Bernstein.

Why Dolly Parton's Estate Plan FAILED and What It Means for Yours

It’s important to have guardrails around your legacy.

The Economy Is Defying GRAVITY—And Nobody Knows Why

Wall Street just got a health check on the U.S. economy — and almost all the news was positive.

Why Gold Is FAILING as a Safe Haven Right Now

Every investor knows the drill: When markets buckle, buy gold. But in September, that playbook hasn’t worked as expected.

The Mindset Shifts That Separate THRIVING Teams From Failing Ones

Consider the following scenario: A tech firm executive sends a memo to all employees announcing a new AI coding assistant. One engineer reads it and thinks: “Here comes the tool that replaces me.” Another reads the identical memo and thinks: “Here comes the tool that frees my team from the grunt work we never have time to complete.” Same announcement, same context, two different perceptions of reality. The difference comes down to framing: how you perceive and act on the world around you as chan

Why Worshiping Wealth Is the LOWEST Form of Winning

Capital is ambitious. It moves toward meaning. The leaders who chase it as the objective are the ones it eventually leaves behind.

Traders Are Betting Big on Anthropic Doing THIS Before Year's End

The higher odds come after the artificial intelligence company reportedly warned investors in its IPO prospectus that its models could be dangerous.

Why the 'Halloween Indicator' Is BROKEN This Year

Followers of ‘sell in May and go away’ have lost out on a stock rally

How to Lock In a Safe 5% Return on Your CASH Right Now

With U.S. Treasury yields on the rise, financial planners say they’re seeing a growing interest in bonds, especially among investors looking to secure fixed income in retirement.

Oil Is Flowing Again Through the World's Most DANGEROUS Chokepoint

It is unclear how long the recovery can be sustained given that it relies on U.S. military protecting tankers in the Persian Gulf.

I Sold TOMS for $400M — Then a Misdiagnosis Almost DESTROYED Me

Most people land in a psychiatrist’s office because something happened: a loss, a breakup, the end of a career.

BMW Just Made the Electric Car CHEAPER Than Gas — Here's Why That Changes Everything

The new BMW 3 Series shows just how quickly EVs have caught up to fossil fuel vehicles on pricing.

She Makes $300K But Pays Herself Only $50K — Should You Copy Her STRATEGY?

“She currently has about 15 sitters, all independent contractors.”

Two Trades in 'Magnificent Seven' Stocks Just Signaled Something BIG

Options volume was more than 50% above the 30-day average in both names Wednesday.

The Bond Market COLLAPSE That Just Blindsided an Entire Generation

Yields in the global bond market have risen with startling speed over the past few months, and the more than $30 trillion market for U.S. government debt certainly hasn’t been immune.

The Media MEGAMERGER That Could Reshape Everything You Watch

Paramount chief David Ellison, after a fierce year-long battle, is finally about to get his hands on Warner Bros. Discovery — in the most expensive takeover in Hollywood history. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, who is overseeing the antitrust case aimed at blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal approved Paramount’s settlement with the 12 […]

Why Billionaires Are Suddenly Spending MILLIONS to Save College Degrees

Despite questions swirling around colleges and universities, Griffin’s $3 billion donation to Carnegie Mellon University is one of many from billionaires to colleges this year

The SHOCKING CEO Pick That Could Reshape Hollywood FOREVER

Ynon Kreiz, who is stepping down as CEO of Mattel after eight years, will join David Ellison’s Paramount — which is expected to close its mega-merger with Warner Bros. Discovery on Oct. 6 — as co-CEO of the new company, Paramount announced. As chairman and CEO, Ellison will lead all strategy, creative and technology functions. […]

Why Micron Just Beat Earnings During a Global Memory CRISIS

Micron is up over 500% in the past year as the company benefits from soaring AI demand.

Why Meta Stock Just Had Its Best Month Since 2022

Meta stock had its best month in almost four years as investors cheer the social media giant's recent momentum in artificial intelligence.

When Job Hopping Actually HELPS Your Career Instead of Hurting It

Job hopping has always been a tricky proposition: If you switch jobs too often, it can be a red flag to prospective employers. But if you strike the right balance, it can actually boost your earnings potential and advance your career. In the aftermath of the pandemic, as the job market swung in their favor, many workers—especially younger ones—seemed to shed the stigma associated with job hopping and embrace its potential.  The tide has since turned, as the job market has entered a period of sta

The Shocking Media MERGER That Just Reshaped Hollywood

Paramount CEO David Ellison announced outgoing Mattel chief Ynon Kreiz will serve as the co-CEO of the anticipated combination of Paramount and WBD.

Grindr Just Spent $250M on Something That Has NOTHING to Do With Dating

Grindr is buying PrEP provider Freddie for $250 million, expanding into healthcare and seeking to make HIV prevention more accessible to its users.

September Was BRUTAL for Bonds — October Could Be Catastrophic

September has been a brutal month for the bond market. If history is any guide, October might be even worse.

The Way You TALK Is Sabotaging Your Career Without You Knowing

Your next chance at a promotion may come down to how you talk.  A working paper from Harvard Business School argues that workers’ careers are often influenced by their speech patterns—not because those patterns are associated with merit, but because managers are inclined to think workers who communicate similarly have better social skills. Drawing on decades of labor-market data and audio recordings, researchers found that workers whose communication style matched a workplace’s norm were more li

Why a Fed Official Just Said Something That Could CRUSH Your Wallet

Kashkari will sit down with CNBC's Steve Liesman for an exclusive conversation Wednesday night.

The Shocking Number of Americans Who Just STOPPED Paying Student Loans

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it was launching a "Default Loans Support Center" for student loan borrowers who've fallen behind.

How India's Godrej Dynasty Is Reinventing Itself for TOMORROW

In August, Pirojsha Godrej took on the mantle of chairperson of Godrej Industries Group.

The Aerospace Engineer Who Just Joined India's Billionaire CLUB

Krishna Chivukula debuts on India’s 100 richest list at No. 66 with a $4.4 billion fortune stemming from his 78% stake in Bangalore-based Indo-MIM.

Cramer Explains What's FREEZING the Stock Market Right Now

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday that several key parts of the U.S. economy have effectively frozen.

How DC Green Bank Survived After Solar For All Was CUT

A judge ruled the EPA's Solar for All cut illegal. DC's green bank kept funding office conversions, stormwater and affordable housing, including a record $465M PACE deal.

Trump Just Told Big Tech to Police ITSELF — What Could Go Wrong?

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.

The Senator's Claim That Just COLLAPSED in Real Time

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

AI Leaders Just Signed Something Trump Calls a 'CONSTITUTION'

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.

Why Jack Smith Says He Will NOT Be Silenced

Jack Smith clashes with senators over Trump probes, says he will not be silenced  The Washington Post Republicans wanted Jack Smith to give them a smoking gun. They got a gaffe instead.  Politico Hawks? Hawkeyes? Schmitt in probing Smith mistakes basketball mascots  KCCI Senator’s basketball mix-up derails ‘gotcha’ moment at Jack Smith hearing  The Washington Post Ex-special counsel Jack Smith tells Senate panel 'I stand by' decisions to charge Trump  abcnews.com

Why Democrats Just Turned on ISRAEL

Nearly every Democratic senator voted to advance a measure calling for a human rights report on Israel’s conduct in the West Bank, as some in the party propose punishing settlement activity with sanctions.

What's Spreading Across University Campuses That NOBODY Expected

The Community Security Trust says reported incidents are "substantially higher" than before the war in Gaza began.

Why Republicans Just BLOCKED Criticism of Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Ads

Republican blocks Senate resolution criticizing Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads  The Washington Post Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP  AP News Ethics expert on taxpayers paying for Trump's new ads  Yahoo Lummis blocks resolution denouncing Trump’s ‘public service announcements’  Politico Scoop: Trump's hand-picked, taxpayer-funded ads about to ramp up  Axios

Trump's Plan to PAY Americans Who Live Near Data Centers

President Donald Trump has pushed Americans to “let data reign,” encouraging the construction of data centers needed to support the artificial intelligence boom even as public opposition to the facilities is strong.

Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE Agent Now Faces FEDERAL Charges

Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer  AP News Man Shot by ICE Agent in Austin Is Charged With Assault  The New York Times Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assaulting an officer  Politico Protections for federal officers make local prosecutions rare  KXAN Austin Justice Department charges Venezuelan man shot by ICE officer in Austin  reuters.com

The Shocking Device California Just BANNED ICE From Using

California bans officers’ use of electric-shock gloves after ICE reveals plan to equip agents  The Guardian Newsom Signs Bills to Rein In Trump Immigration Efforts  KQED Newsom signs laws targeting ICE with shock glove ban, detention center tax  Politico State leaders agree: Governor Newsom’s signature on federal immigration enforcement bills protects Californians  California State Portal | CA.gov Newsom signs new laws to rein in immigration agents as Trump's deportation campaign escalates  CalM

Why an ICE Agent Just SHOT a Venezuelan Man in Texas

Venezuelan man shot and wounded by ICE agent in Texas is charged with assaulting an officer  NBC News Man shot by ICE in Austin is charged with assaulting and resisting an officer  KUT Protections for federal officers make local prosecutions rare  KXAN Austin Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Texas is charged with assault  BBC Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot in his car by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer  PBS

RFK Jr. Just Said AI Knows MORE Than Your Doctor

The health secretary touted AI as a solution to the “most daunting public health problems,” and said it is better equipped at providing second opinions than doctors.

Supreme Court Just Greenlit Deportations That BYPASS Normal Protections

Supreme Court allows ‘third country’ deportations to resume for now  The Washington Post Supreme Court allows Trump to restart controversial deportations to countries that migrants have no connection to  CNN Supreme Court allows Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy  NBC News Supreme Court lets Trump resume deporting migrants to countries not their own  Yahoo Supreme Court to hear argument on Trump administration’s deportation of immigrants to third-party countries  SCOTUSblog

Why the Senate Just BLOCKED Accountability for Israeli Violence

US Senate blocks resolution demanding accountability over Israeli violence in West Bank  The Guardian Republicans sink measure to spotlight Israeli violence in the West Bank  Politico Fetterman Sole Dem Against Investigating His Constituent’s Killer  The Intercept Senate blocks Democratic effort to force report on West Bank violence  The Hill Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East  The Jerusalem Post

UK Leader Floats the One Move That Could REVERSE Brexit

The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".

The Battle for America's Second-Largest City Comes Down to THIS

Mayor Karen Bass and her onetime ally, Nithya Raman, made their case to voters with just five weeks left until the election.

Sanders Makes a Move That Could Reshape the MIDTERMS

Sanders ramps up his midterm play with cash boost for candidates  politico.com

Senator's Basketball Blunder Just DERAILED a Jack Smith Hearing

Senator’s basketball mix-up derails ‘gotcha’ moment at Jack Smith hearing  The Washington Post Republicans wanted Jack Smith to give them a smoking gun. They got a gaffe instead.  politico.com Jack Smith Says He Won’t Be ‘Silenced’ as He Defends Donald Trump Investigation  Yahoo Sen. Eric Schmitt’s basketball mixup, a confident witness and other takeaways from Jack Smith’s hearing  CNN Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations as Republicans assail his team's tactics  AP News

UK Minister Just Hinted Britain Could REJOIN the EU

Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU is among options the government could look at - telling the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".

Montana's New Rule Has Medicaid Patients PANICKING

In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety.

The Shocking Claim HHS Just Made About Gender-Affirming CARE

The report is the agency's latest effort to chip away at trust in established health care models for transgender people. Critics say it frames transgender identity as illegitimate or even dangerous.

Why Jon Ossoff Is Raising Money for Campaigns That Aren't HIS

The Democratic senator is spending significant attention on boosting the Georgia Democratic Party and its coordinated campaign in the final stretch of the midterms.

The Truth Behind Those 'News Headlines' in Brian Fitzpatrick's Campaign ADS

Self-published articles from a longtime ally are showing up in the vulnerable Pennsylvania Republican’s attack ads.

The Court Challenge That Could UNRAVEL Trump's Tariffs

For the third time in less than two years, the Trump administration is set to return to court on Wednesday to defend its power to wage a punishing global trade war.

Can Trump Actually DEMOLISH the Kennedy Center?

The president has entertained the idea of tearing down the performing arts venue. Analysts say any plan would face multiple daunting challenges.

Why Hispanic Voters on the Border Just TURNED on Trump

In 2024, these voters were an essential part of the winning Republican coalition. Now, many feel abandoned and furious, complicating the party’s chances in November.

Why Republicans Just LOST Their Favorite Attack LINE

Across the country, especially in the North Carolina Senate race, Republicans have charged opponents with being soft on crime, even as President Trump brags over plunging crime rates.

What Ken Paxton PRIVATELY Said Trump's Convention Did to Him

Ken Paxton, one of the party’s top Senate candidates and a Trump loyalist, said that “everybody’s numbers dropped” after the event, according to audio obtained by The Times.

Andy Burnham's Radical PLEDGE to Change the Voting System

Andy Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system  BBC Andy Burnham gets bold at last  economist.com Andy Burnham’s courageous speech had one striking omission  Financial Times You might hate his Oprah Winfrey style, but Burnham’s sofa socialism may win ratings war  The Telegraph Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core  BBC

How China INFILTRATED America's Financial Heart Using Love as a WEAPON

A CNBC investigation shows how former Fed advisor John Rogers became entangled with a man U.S. officials identify as a Chinese intelligence operative.

Trump's New Policy Is About to Upend EVERYTHING for the Homeless

The Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy

Trump Allies Want to Redirect Human Rights Money to RIGHTWING Causes

Support for white Afrikaners, anti-communism and others reveals how US redefining what qualifies as human rights With hours left before the funding expires, the Trump administration is pushing to direct more than $175m of the state department’s flagship human rights fund to a slate of awards that includes a massive $40m grant for an anti-communism fund, support for a group advancing white Afrikaner rights in South Africa, a campaign against Brazil’s supreme court, and programs that would reward

Why Tennessee STOPPED an Execution Just 60 Minutes Before the Lethal Injection

Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.

Trump's Tariffs Just Hit a Legal WALL That Could Change Everything

The Trump administration says the tariffs respond to countries failing to effectively ban the trade of goods produced using forced-labor practices.

The Suncor v. Boulder Case That Could Reshape GLOBAL Corporate Power

The danger of the very few arrogating to themselves power over the many.

How Trump Keeps SABOTAGING His Own Anti-Communist Message

The Trump administration has taken government equity stakes in more than three dozen private companies.

The Vote That Could END Congress Members' Stock Market ADVANTAGE

The Senate will vote on bills that would ban members from trading stocks while in office, and to address data center-related utility costs, amid Democratic opposition.

The Immigration Playbook America NEEDS Right Now

It's time for America to move forward on immigration and come up with a new plan. There is a way America can act and do something concrete to fix things. Let's do it.

The Surprise $500 Checks Trump Is Sending to MILLIONS of Americans

The refunds come after millions of people lost premium subsidies for their health insurance, and right before the midterm elections.

What Trump Officials Just CHANGED About Overseas Voting Forms

The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting.

Why Federal Judges Are Accused of MISCONDUCT Over Immigration Interviews

The Department of Justice seeks the recusal of the judges who spoke to The New York Times from any cases involving the Department of Homeland Security.

What Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Made Last Year Will SHOCK You

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick unwound his ties to Cantor Fitzgerald as the billionaire financier joined the Trump administration.

What Fed Investigators Found Inside Their Own CRUMBLING Buildings

The long-awaited report by the Fed's inspector general said it found no reasonable grounds to believe federal criminal law had been violated.

Congress Is About to Leave Town Without Doing THIS One Thing About AI

Senate Democrats were expected on Wednesday to block a measure that would encourage, but not require, states to protect consumers from power rate hikes as a result of data center growth.

The Fed's Costly Renovations Were Investigated — Here's What They FOUND

A new report by the Federal Reserve’s independent inspector general concluded that a nearly $2.5 billion construction project was poorly managed but made no referrals to the U.S. attorney general.

Trump Touts a $54 Billion Pipeline Win as Midterms LOOM

President Donald Trump is spending time this week talking up big job-creating projects in battleground states.

The Ohio Senate Race That Could Decide EVERYTHING

Trump has a 37% average approval rating in Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin.

Democrats Just Blocked a Bill That Would Have EXPOSED Their Own Trades

A Republican measure to limit, but not bar, congressional stock trading faltered in the Senate as Democrats thwarted a G.O.P. bid to show progress on an issue that has rankled voters.

Senate Democrats Kill Bill That Could Have Made Your ELECTRICITY Cheaper

Democrats block data centers bill, derailing Senate GOP bid to act on affordability ahead of midterms  CNN Senate Democrats block Sen. Husted-led bill on data centers, calling it ‘toothless’  NBC News Republicans tee up bill on data centers for one of the final votes before the midterms  AP News Democrats gear up to tank data center legislation  politico.com Dems kill Republican's chances of lowering Americans' electricity bills in key election flashpoint  Fox News

Military Academies Just Lost the Right to Hire THIS Type of Professor

The move marks the latest effort by the Trump administration to exert more control over faculty at service academies.

Why Tennessee's Only Woman on Death Row Just Got a LAST-MINUTE Reprieve

Christa Pike, 50, was sentenced to death after being convicted of the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer.

Hegseth's Emergency Military Address Has Everyone Asking WHAT'S HAPPENING

The gathering comes as the defense secretary is facing precarious times as the public face of the Trump administration’s unpopular war against Iran.

Judge Demands to Know What Trump Administration Is HIDING About Boat Strikes

The judge also ordered the Justice Department to privately show the court the contested document, which blesses the disputed killings at sea.

The Permitting Deal Senators Just Rushed Through Before VANISHING

A legislative deal to ease construction permitting sets up potential action in Congress when lawmakers return after the November election.

Mayor Mamdani Just Hired 'Grocery Store NERDS' for a Wild Reason

A consortium of designers, branding professionals, and grocery experts have been named to design a visual identity for New York City’s municipal grocery stores. Their goal? To make something that looks authentically New York. New York City’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) said Tuesday it had selected four firms—Gander, Librarie, Noble Signs, and Seven Roots—to brand the city’s five forthcoming grocery stores, one for each borough. Gander, the strategic branding firm behind visual iden

Elon Musk and Pentagon's NEW Warfare Initiative Nobody Saw Coming

Trump's Economy Approval Rating Just Hit an ALL-TIME Low

Democrats have an 11-point advantage in congressional races, according to a new poll this week.

Why Trump's AI Safety Plan Is Just a PROMISE—Nothing More

Six major AI companies signed a voluntary agreement with the White House this week vowing to implement safeguards. It’s unclear how much that matters.

Why the Justice Dept. Is FURIOUS at Federal Judges Right Now

Judge Patrick J. Schiltz had warned that the administration’s actions “created a grave threat to the rule of law.” The attorney general accused him of “obvious bias.”

Trump's AI Chatbot Has Gone ROGUE—And He Won't Like It

When President Donald Trump unveiled the government’s new AI chatbot on Tuesday, he couldn’t stop singing its praises. In his speech, Trump said that America.gov is “one of the most revolutionary product launches of all time.” “It’s not just simply a website, it’s a restoration of America’s founding promise, and it’s a reinvention of your government for the 21st century and beyond,” he continued. In fewer words, Trump thinks his administration’s new invention is “damn good.” The new search engin

What the Fed Was HIDING During Those Trump-Era Renovations

The Fed’s watchdog found cost overruns but no evidence of criminal violations after the Justice Department dropped an investigation into the renovations earlier this year.

Why the White House Is PANICKING Over the Midterms

President Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced.

Trump Ally Issues URGENT Warning to Rethink Immigration Agenda

Trump ally urges administration to ‘step back’ and rethink immigration agenda  The Guardian GOP senator urges ICE to dial back enforcement sweeps  Politico Another Republican Senator Breaks With Trump Over ICE  The New Republic Justice says he supports Trump, ICE: ‘Some are twisting my words’  The Hill Article | Senate's Justice urges ICE to dial back enforcement sweeps  POLITICO Pro

Why This Senator Is SUING Over Jack Smith's Trump Investigation

The lawsuit, brought by Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, tests the reach of the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause.

What Hegseth Just Did to the Military That No One Saw COMING

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told hundreds of junior military officers and enlisted leaders on Wednesday that the Trump administration has achieved a cultural shift in the military.

Trump's Diesel Plan Could Change What You PAY at the Pump

Trump recently said he was "very seriously" considering a diesel export ban, despite warnings from the U.S. oil industry that doing so would raise prices.

The Benefit Rules That Could Leave Young Brits STRANDED

The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.

The California Debate That Could Reshape EVERYTHING

Live updates: California’s gubernatorial candidates debate ahead of midterms  CNN Becerra and Hilton to Face Off in Televised California Governor Debate  The New York Times California Governor Race: Latest poll numbers ahead of CNN debate  ABC10 California's candidates for governor to square off in debate -- how to watch, and what to look for  The Mercury News Is Xavier Becerra ignoring the media? Well, he ignored me.  Orange County Register

Why the Pentagon Just Handed Elon Musk the Keys to WARFARE Itself

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just launched a 120-day study on the future of warfare, led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich, and while it makes sense given their ties to the administration, critics could point out that Musk's and Luckey's companies already sell the kinds of technology the study is likely to recommend.

Why Eric Schmitt Thinks He's INNOCENT Despite Everything

Most people try to get their facts straight when accusing someone of perjury—especially if the accuser is a sitting U.S. senator. But that doesn’t seem to be the case for Missouri Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt, who has been ubiquitous on social media after a failed “gotcha” moment involving former special counsel Jack Smith, who led the federal criminal investigation against President Donald Trump. The viral clip features a line of questioning between Schmitt and Smith, in which Schmitt attempts

The Woman Who Will Die TONIGHT Unless Something Changes

The death by lethal injection was scheduled to happen earlier on Wednesday before a lower court paused the execution.

Trump Just CANCELED $810 Million — And Congress Couldn't Stop Him

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) blocked the effort, meaning the Trump administration will succeed in eliminating the funding it deemed “wasteful.”

Why Trump Is FURIOUS at the UK Right Now

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 British authorities defend decision to let terror suspects go on bail  Yahoo 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.com

Russia's Missile Campaign Just Destroyed Ukraine's CROWN JEWEL

Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.

The Strange Reason One Suspect Near RAF Base Called 911 HIMSELF

He made the call almost an hour before a farmer also called police after seeing men in balaclavas.

Beijing's Warning That Every European Business Should FEAR

China must "respond firmly" if the EU introduces restrictions on Chinese businesses or products, the Commerce Ministry said, according to a CNBC translation.

Why One of the Men Arrested Near RAF Base Called 999 HIMSELF

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Singapore Just Launched a MATCHMAKING Service for Government Workers

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Russia Just Issued a NUCLEAR Warning That Changed Everything

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After 20 Years, America Just Walked Away From IRAQ Forever

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What REALLY Happened When This Plane Dropped 17,000 Feet in MINUTES

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After 23 Years, America Just Walked Away From THIS Country

Some Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.

Why This Convicted Embezzler Just Lost His Legal Aid

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After 23 Years, America Just Walked Away From IRAQ — What Happens Next?

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Why Israeli Officials Are Calling This Flight Diversion a TERROR Attempt

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The African Nation That Just Agreed to Take America's DEPORTEES

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One of five men arrested near RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday morning had dialled 999 himself, the BBC understands. BBC's UK correspondent Daniel Sandford explains the timeline of events.

Why a Routine Flight to Tel Aviv Just Made an EMERGENCY Landing in Enemy Territory

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The Chinese Company Secretly STEALING Research From Top Universities

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Why South Africa Is Demanding Men Take Responsibility After These HORRIFIC Killings

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RAF Fairford Incident Timeline — What Investigators Have Found So FAR

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Why British Families Near Military Base Feel Like TARGETS

Villagers living near the base say a lack of communication in the days before and after the incident has left them feeling unsafe.

How Ukrainians Are Surviving Russia's DEADLIEST Attacks Yet

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The Cockpit STABBING That Forced a Plane Into Enemy Airspace

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The Foreign Power Britain Just Accused of INFILTRATING a Military Base

The prime minister's comments come days after the suspects were released on the 'strictest possible bail conditions'.

Why Abuse Victims Are TERRIFIED About Early Prison Releases

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Iran's Alleged Role in the RAF Base BREACH Nobody Saw Coming

The British prime minister, Andy Burnham, said there were “strong indications” Iran played a part in the events at R.A.F. Fairford on Sunday, without providing details why.

What Really Happened When a Pilot Tried to CRASH a Plane Mid-Flight

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said one pilot stabbed another and may have attempted to crash the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The plane landed in Saudi Arabia and all passengers were safe.

Iran Just Sent the U.S. a New Ceasefire Proposal After Trump's REJECTION

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Six Smugglers Jailed After the Worst Channel Disaster EVER

Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.

UK and France Just Scrapped Their Migrant Exchange SCHEME

Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.

Inside Syria, Where Time Melts as a Glassmaker Braves SCORCHING Temperatures

As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.

What Passengers Did to STOP a Pilot From Crashing Their Plane

A routine flight turned terrifying when a violent altercation broke out inside the cockpit and the aircraft dropped 17,000 feet in two minutes. Passengers subdued a knife-wielding attacker.

Dame Esther Rantzen: A Presenter Who Campaigned for Change

The veteran broadcaster was appointed a Dame Commander in recognition of the two helpline services she set up.

What Left Israeli Airport Travelers 'Shaken and EMOTIONAL' Today

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Kyiv Independent's AMBITIOUS London Event Takes Journalism Live

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The Chokehold That Stopped a MID-AIR Attack Nobody Saw Coming

Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.

What Nearly Happened on That Flight to ISRAEL

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Iran's Alleged Role in UK Military Base Incident REVEALED

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Trump Celebrates What Just Ended After 12 YEARS in Iraq

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The Assassination Plot Putin Allegedly Had for America's Top GENERAL

Onetime UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and ex-CIA director David Petraeus say it was possible, but not probable, that Vladimir Putin set out to assassinate one of them.

Why This Scientist Believes We Should Be Editing Human BABIES Right Now

The practice of editing the genes of embryos remains highly controversial and risky, but Origin Genomics founder Cathy Tie argues its a “moral imperative” to address hereditary diseases.

This Tool Reveals the TRUE Cost of Fossil Fuels — In Human Lives

Every new fossil fuel project that comes online will emit more climate-warming CO2 emissions into our atmosphere. But just saying how many tonnes of CO2 a new coal or gas facility will produce can still be abstract.  What does it really mean, for example, that a single coal mine in Australia will generate an estimated 4.7 billion tonnes of emissions over its lifetime? How will those emissions actually, tangibly impact the world and its inhabitants? A new open-source tool quantifies that impact,

The Bioweapon Threat That Has NOTHING to Do With AI

In her new book on biological warfare, Annie Jacobsen didn’t even discuss AI because scientists can already warp Mother Nature to create extinction-level events.

What Scientists Found THRIVING in the Dinosaur Death Crater

Hot, nutrient water might have lasted for over 5 million years after the impact.

What Just VANISHED From Switzerland's Mountains Forever

Switzerland's glaciers are disappearing at a record pace. More than 5% of their ice has vanished this year alone — threatening water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe.

The Foods Linked to MULTIPLE Diseases — And You Probably Ate One Today

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The Weight Loss LOOPHOLE Big Pharma Didn't Want You to Know

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The Daily Habit That Cuts Alzheimer's Risk by ONE THIRD

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Why Women Are FLOODING Pharmacies for This Hormone — And Getting BLOCKED

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What Most Men DON'T KNOW About Dairy — And Their Prostate

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

The Unexpected Link Between Breast Size and SLEEP

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The Pill That Could Change EVERYTHING for Breast Cancer Patients

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What 30 Minutes of THIS Could Do to Your Brain After MENOPAUSE

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The Grain Question That Could Save Your HEART

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Could Laughter Actually SAVE Your Heart?

Cardiologist Dr. Michael Miller explains what research shows about laughter, stress and heart health.

Fullspan Health Announces First-Ever 2026 Healthline AWARDS

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

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Will Reeve's Message After the Battle That Changed EVERYTHING

His health journey took him to the same hospital where his mom sought treatment for cancer - ringing the bell she never got to.

The Drugs Dementia Patients Get—And One Family's REFUSAL

Potent sedating medications are often used on agitated people with dementia in long-term care facilities despite federal efforts to discourage them. A clash over whether to drug a Michigan woman illuminates the wrenching decisions families and guardians face.

The Male Birth Control Revolution That's Finally ARRIVING

An injectable contraceptive is under development in India, and U.S. companies are pursuing their own versions.

What Coffee Is REALLY Doing to Your Gut—Scientists Are SURPRISED

Is coffee actually good for you? Some experts tout its health benefits, such as lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. At the same time, excessive caffeine consumption has been linked to various health conditions, such as anxiety, headaches, faster heart rate, and in some cases, lower bone density in women. Although coffee is widely believed to improve digestion and mood, what is less clear is the mechanism for how this works in the body—namely, its effect on our gut-brai

The PILL That Keeps Working After You Ditch the INJECTIONS

The data on Novo's Wegovy pill suggests that patients may not need to take weekly injections forever, but can instead opt for more convenient treatments.

These Cancer Drugs Are REVOLUTIONARY. So Why Can't Patients GET Them?

Targeted gene therapies are highly effective at stopping cancers, but the very abundance of the treatments, plus cost and sluggish change, are hindering access.

Why Measles Just Showed Up at Train Stations and STADIUMS Near You

Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?

The 8-Hour Window That Could TRANSFORM Your Body Weight

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The Weight Loss BREAKTHROUGH That's Making Zepbound Look Weak

Lilly said it plans to start Phase 3 trials on the combo regimen adding its amylin drug eloralintide to tirzepatide at the end of the year.

The Bathroom Secret That Could Change Your LIFE

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The Vaping DAMAGE That Made Breathing Feel Like a Chore

The Messy singer says her lungs feel "battery powered" due to the effects of vaping.

What Your Sleepless Nights Are Secretly Doing to Your BRAIN

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Medicare Advantage Just Got CHEAPER — Here's What You'll Pay Next Year

Medicare beneficiaries can change their coverage during open enrollment, which begins Oct. 15.

Lilly's Weight Loss Combo Led to 23% Weight Loss — But at What COST?

The company is working on an experimental amylin drug to see if it can help people lose weight and manage their diabetes — much like a GLP-1.

The Fifth Measles Death the CDC Won't Officially COUNT

State health officials race to vaccinate residents by giving over 8,500 doses.

Why the POPE Just Wrote to the White Sox

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

Why Emma Hayes WANTS USWNT to Face Top-Ranked Spain

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Jadan Baugh Leads Florida Gators to First Top 10 Ranking in FIVE YEARS

Jadan Baugh's effort against Ole Miss was his fifth straight 100-yard rushing game joining Fred Taylor and Emmitt Smith in Florida Gators' history.

California Just BANNED This Golf Course Practice—Here's Why

Governor Gavin Newsom signs bill into law aimed at stopping tee time brokers from reselling tee times in California.

The Charges That Just Made Fans Question Man City's ENTIRE Legacy

BBC Sport analyses Manchester City's dominance of English football during the period in which they were breaching financial rules.

The Premier League Icon Who Just Stepped Into the RING

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Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Jaylen Waddle And Bucky Irving

These are some of the toughest start or sit decisions that you may be faced with for Week 4 of the fantasy football season.

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The Chicago Cubs new starter offered an emotional response about the Toronto Blue Jays as he prepares for another playoff run.

The 4 Words That Ended Baseball's Most BITTER Rivalry

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Man City's Decade of Dominance Built on Deals a Court Just Called a SHAM

English soccer club Manchester City has been found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules over nine seasons.

Fever Force Game 3 as Liberty Advance in WNBA PLAYOFFS

ABC News' Lara Spencer has all the action from the high-octane matchups, including the New York Liberty's ousting of the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx and a history-making win.

Tennis Star Jessica Pegula Reveals Her NEXT Career Move

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The PUNISHMENT Manchester City Could Face That Would Stun Football

BBC Sport takes a look at the key questions following the guilty verdicts handed down to Manchester City.

The NFL's Brain Damage EPIDEMIC That Could End Football

New research says the problem is worse than we thought.

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Expected playoff teams like the Chargers and Texans remain winless. When will that change? And which underwhelming quarterbacks can overcome current narratives?

Why Ronaldo Just Walked Away From His NATIONAL Team

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The Toronto Blue Jays made their first acquisition of the offseason with a high-profile free agent signing.

Why Apple Is Giving Away F1 Racing for FREE This Weekend

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Why Cristiano Ronaldo Just WALKED OUT on His Country

Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo left the national team's training camp in Copenhagen prior to their UEFA Nations League fixture against Denmark.

The Golf Brand Bringing UNDERSTATED Style Back to the Course

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The 2-Word JAB a Braves Star Just Sent Bryce Harper

Atlanta Braves utility player Mauricio Dubon offered a candid response on a dramatic moment for the Philadelphia Phillies’ superstar.

The HBO Power Shift NO ONE Saw Coming

HBO chief Casey Bloys is poised to take the reins of all of Paramount and Warner Bros. streaming operations once the two companies merge. 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 is […]

Lady A's Charles Kelley Just Revealed His Blood Cancer DIAGNOSIS

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 […]

The Former 'American Idol' Singer Who Just Got CONVICTED of Murder

Caleb Flynn, former ‘American Idol’ singer, found guilty of wife’s murder  NBC News Former 'American Idol' contestant found guilty of murdering wife  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos American Idol alum Caleb Flynn found guilty of wife's murder  Yahoo Caleb Flynn’s former lover took the stand at his murder trial. Here’s what we learned  CNN Caleb Flynn found guilty on all charges in wife's death  WLWT

What's New on Netflix in OCTOBER 2026

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 […]

'Lioness' Star Reveals What Season 3 Finale MEANS for Cruz

"Lioness" star Laysla De Oliveira breaks down the Season 3 finale of the series and what it could mean for her character, Cruz Manuelos, going forward.

'Ted Lasso' Season 4 Episode 9: Why Morale Is at ROCK BOTTOM

Here’s when Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 9, “Mae Rides the Bus,” comes out on Apple TV, plus release times, a preview and the remaining Season 4 schedule.

'What Remains' Finds POETRY in the Landscapes of Rural Turkey

If you love something, let it go, the adage advises, and maybe it will come back to you. Maybe, however, it will go and go and go and never come back, and that, so Yeşim Ustaoğlu’s increasingly lyrical and persuasive “What Remains” would have it, might be its own sort of reclamation. The slowly built, […]

A Mother's Love Letter to Sofia Coppola's GENIUS Charms NYFF

“I enjoyed it, but I’m never doing this again.” Sofia Coppola utters those words toward the end of “Making Marie Antoinette,” a feature documentary about the making of her 2006 film “Marie Antoinette” from her late mother, Eleanor Coppola. Playing in the Spotlight section of the New York Film Festival, the fly-on-the-wall doc is compiled […]

Why Christy Carlson Romano Says She and Shia LaBeouf Were 'Like OIL and Water'

Christy Carlson Romano, who first broke out on the Disney Channel sitcom “Even Stevens,” is opening up about her experience working alongside co-star Shia LaBeouf. Speaking with Amanda Hirsch of the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast on Tuesday, Romano said that she and LaBeouf were “like oil and water,” despite being just 14 and […]

Tom Cruise Just Pulled Out His ICONIC 'Risky Business' Moves

Tom Cruise pulled out his “Risky Business” dance moves (and those black Ray-Ban sunglasses) for his much-anticipated walk down “The Jennifer Hudson Show’s” Spirit Tunnel. The talk show appearance is Cruise’s latest stop on the press tour for “Digger,” directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. In her Variety Power of Women cover story, Hudson revealed she […]

Of Course It's the Bloody RUSSIANS in 'Slow Horses' Twist

In which our heroes have several brushes with death, save a former Slow Horse we thought was dead, and go on the run as deadly assassins close in.

The Disney+ Shows Arriving in October You Need to KNOW About

Spooky season is officially here and Disney+ just made your Halloween streaming selections that much easier. For the month of October, Disney+ will offer a Halloween collection featuring a curated assortment of movies, series and specials. One standout series joining Disney+ this month is “Coven Academy,” the supernatural dramedy following a trio of teenage witches-in-training. […]

Chad Lowe's 13-Year-Old Daughter Dies in Heartbreaking TRAGEDY

Fiona Hepler Lowe, the daughter of actor Chad Lowe and Kim Painter, has died. She was 13. Fiona’s death was confirmed to People on Tuesday by the Lowe family, who wrote “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona” in a statement. Fiona was described by her family as “a loving young […]

Why Aaron Sorkin REFUSES to Name Trump in His New Film

Ahead of the release of “The Social Reckoning” on Oct. 9, director Aaron Sorkin is telling all on the film’s much-discussed reshoots, limited test screenings and why Trump is never named explicitly, despite the January 6 riot playing a part in the plot. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Sorkin explained that the reshoots, […]

'Final Payment' and 'Zoom In, Zoom Out' Win BIG at Pingyao

Niu Niu’s “Final Payment” and Dong Jie’s “Zoom In, Zoom Out” each won two prizes at the 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival in China. “Final Payment,” from Shanxi-born Niu, won the Fei Mu Award for best film, along with best actor for Niu’s father, Niu Jianrong. “Zoom In, Zoom Out” took […]

Margot Robbie's 'Neighbours' Episodes Get Microdrama TREATMENT

Robbie played Donna Freedman on the series from 2008 to 2011, before going on to be a globally recognized film star.

Florence Pugh Reveals How Tom Holland Got Her Into SPIDER-MAN

Florence Pugh appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Monday night and revealed that fans of her Marvel character, Yelena Belova, really have Tom Holland to thank for her appearance in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” “This all happened because of Tom,” said Pugh. “Years ago, when I just started my relationship with Marvel and […]

After 22 Years, Karan Johar Is ENDING 'Koffee With Karan'

Indian media personality Karan Johar will end “Koffee With Karan” after 22 years. His celebrity chat show returns for a ninth and final season, streaming on JioHotstar from Oct. 14. Since its 2004 debut, the show has run eight seasons and 161 episodes. On its couch, top Indian stars have talked about friendships, romances, breakups […]

Anton Studios Just Made a MAJOR European Partnership Move

Fast-growing European studio Anton Studios is taking a minority position as a partner and investor in The Creatives. The group, first founded as a long-term strategic partnership in 2021, is moving into a solidified company, with a jointly owned holding structure. The new model will see The Creatives become the first European-rooted producer-owned group of […]

'South Park' Season 29 Episode 2: Start Time and HOW to Watch

Season 29 of Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s "South Park," aka "South America," returns this week with its second episode after pulling in big numbers in its season premiere.

Amazon MGM's Spanish-Language Bet That Could Change STREAMING

Speaking at the Iberseries & Platino Industria conference in Madrid, Amazon MGM execs Javiera Balmaceda and Nicole Morganti offered a candid look at how the streamer decides which non-English language projects to back, pointing to “Zeta” in Spain and “Venganza” in Mexico as examples of taking bigger swings in genre. The two executives said Amazon’s […]

Why Netflix Stars Just Listed the $8.1 Million Home They Bought From a Tennis LEGEND

TV stars Nick and Vanessa Lachey are bidding farewell to their longtime “dream home,” listing the Tarzana property for $8.1 million as they prepare to leave California altogether.

The Moment You've Been Waiting For: America's BEST Student Podcasts

We've listened to nearly 1,500 podcasts from all around the U.S. and narrowed them down to 10 middle school and 10 high school finalists.

Beta Film Takes 'Rex – Vienna Calling' WORLDWIDE as Season 2 Begins

Beta Film has unveiled a broad international sales footprint for “Rex – Vienna Calling,” the latest incarnation of the three-decade-old “Rex – A Cop’s Best Friend” franchise, as production gets underway on a second season. The series has been sold to SBS in Australia, Rai in Italy and TV 2 in Denmark. Elsewhere in Europe, […]

Mubi Secures Global Rights to Spanish Hits as Movistar Plus EXPANDS

Mubi has taken worldwide rights to two iconic series from Movistar Plus International, the overseas distributor of the biggest Spanish pay TV and SVOD operator: “La Mesias,” from “La Bola Negra” directors Los Javis, and “Riot Police,” the first premium TV series from “The Beloved” director Rodrigo Sorogoyen. Further headlines: Nominated on Sept. 23 for […]

Why Harry and Meghan Just Condemned a RECKLESS Act Near Their Children's School

One of the men seen outside the UK school attended by the children is understood to be an international press photographer.

Why Short-Form Content Just Became PREMIUM Entertainment—and What It Means for You

Entertainment companies everywhere are now acknowledging that they have to operate based upon two clocks. One of them is an alarm clock—the premiere you clear your night for, the finale you go to great lengths to avoid spoilers for, and the release that causes you to refresh the page at midnight in order to listen or watch. The other is the clock that you fail to realize is ticking—the scrolling that takes up 40 minutes between two things you actually intended to do, the podcast playing in the b

Why 'Drishyam 3' Will Be the LAST Film in the Franchise Forever

Top Bollywood star Ajay Devgn tells Variety he is confident “Drishyam 3: The Conclusion” clears the bar set by its predecessors, calling the psychological thriller’s twists unpredictable even for genre-savvy audiences accustomed to guessing outcomes. Speaking ahead of the film’s Oct. 2 release, Devgn says the Hindi-language franchise ends definitively, unlike its open-ended Malayalam-language counterpart. […]

Why Cillian Murphy's Return Will DOMINATE the Next Zombie Sequel

Danny Boyle is adamant: “28 Years Later” part 3 will happen. “‘28 Years 3,’ or whatever it ends up being called, will get made because people keep asking about it. Quite when I’m not sure, but there’s a script – a very good script by Alex Garland,” he said. And it will feature Cillian Murphy. […]

World Soundtrack Awards Announces Discovery NOMINEES for 2026

The World Soundtrack Awards’ Discovery of the Year prize has a knack for spotting emerging talent. Gustavo Santaolalla (“21 Grams”), Michael Giacchino (“The Incredibles”) and Nicholas Britell (“Moonlight”) all won it before reshaping the modern film score, and recent winners Daniel Blumberg (“The Brutalist”) and Jerskin Fendrix (“Poor Things”) look set to follow. Meet this […]

'NAZA' Beats 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' to Top Italian BOX Office

“NAZA,” the hot-button documentary about the war in Gaza which recently won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival, beat “Avengers: Endgame Encore” to debut at No. 1 at the Italian box office. In its first theatrical outing following its Venice launch, the doc — which was shot at night on the rooftops […]

Jake Gyllenhaal's Performance That's Being Called INCREDIBLE and Terrifying

M. Night Shyamalan surprised fans at Los Angeles’ Beyond Fest on Tuesday night with the world premiere of his latest thriller, “Remain,” and reactions on social media are praising lead Jake Gyllenhaal as “incredible” and the film as “unlike anything” the director has ever done. Though the supernatural romance — co-written by Nicholas Sparks — […]

Why Critics Say Another Colleen Hoover Movie Just FAILED

Whenever Hollywood latches obsessively onto the oeuvre of a pop novelist du jour, the law of averages dictates that the ensuing spate of films can’t be all bad: More than a couple of those ’90s John Grisham-based potboilers were solid, while in “The Notebook,” we actually got one Nicholas Sparks movie that people remember two […]

CNN's Pamela Brown Launches New Series About BODY Language

CNN’s Pamela Brown is turning her investigative skills on women’s health. The co-anchor of “The Situation Room” will on Thursday, October 8, launch “Body Language by CNN,” a new series for CNN’s “All Access” subscription streaming service. Brown will over the course of eight episodes shine alight on some of the absurd health experiences that […]

Behind the Music of Two Films That Could Define AWARDS Season

Partnership is the guiding motif of the World Soundtrack Awards’ Film Music Days, where live performances will give cult films bold new scores and industry mixers encourage emerging composers and filmmakers to find their creative match. To show what such pairings can achieve, two WSA talks will spotlight some of contemporary European cinema’s most enduring […]

The Films Set to DOMINATE Philadelphia's 35th Film Festival

“La Bola Negra,” “Fjord” and “Wild Horse Nine” were among the films announced in the first wave of programming for the Philadelphia Film Festival, which runs Oct. 15-25. The films join a lineup that also features “Ink,” Sundance Grand Jury winner “Josephine,” “Elsinore” starring Andrew Scott and “Behemoth!,” directed by Tony Gilroy. The 35th edition […]

Will Tom Cruise's New Film Save Warner Bros.' DISASTROUS Year?

Tom Cruise has built a career on jumping out of airplanes, scaling skyscrapers and performing other high-wire antics in the name of entertainment. His next stunt may be his riskiest yet: Getting moviegoers to see “Digger,” a rare big-budget, star-driven original comedy. The Warner Bros. release, which opens on Oct. 2, represents one of the […]

Why the New Professor X Casting Became a NIGHTMARE

Christopher Abbott felt a bit humbled by his reveal as Professor X at D23 last month. The “Girls” and “East of Eden” star will take on the iconic role in Marvel’s upcoming “X-Men” reboot, which is set to release in May 2028. Speaking to New York Magazine in a robe at the Russian and Turkish […]

HBO Max Unveils New Drama Series From 'Anatomy' WRITER

“La Bola Negra” writer-director-producers Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi are set to exec produce an ambitious, new HBO Max drama series now in development in Spain and created by preeminent Spanish screenwriters Fran Araújo and Eduard Sola. A co-writer on Alberto Rodriguez’s “The Anatomy of a Moment” nominated for an International Emmy last week, Araújo […]

Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway Premiere 'Verity' in NYC

As the summer begins to wind down in September, Hollywood is just getting started with a new crop of awards season movies premiering at the Venice Film Festival. Some of the first arrivals for the 83rd annual Italian fest included George Clooney, Laura Dern, Kate Mara, Claire Foy and jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal. At the […]

Jack'd Dating App Launches Film Festival With Star-Studded JUDGES

Jack’d, the largest dating app for queer people of color in the United States, is launching the inaugural Jack’d Film Festival, a showcase and competition celebrating original films by queer creators with a particular focus on films that center the experiences, stories and/or perspectives of queer people of color. TS Madison (“Outlaws With TS Madison” […]

'Wednesday' Season 3 Wraps — Here's Your First Look at What's NEXT

Netflix has dropped a first look at Jenna Ortega in “Wednesday” Season 3 as the streamer announced that production has officially wrapped. Ortega stars as Wednesday Addams in the Tim Burton-directed series that launched in 2022. Season 2 debuted last year in two parts released in August and September. The first four-episode half garnered 50 […]

LCD Soundsystem's NYC Residency Hits a MILESTONE Nobody Saw Coming

LCD Soundsystem will continue their nearly ten-year tradition of NYC year-ending residencies with 12 shows over three weekends, beginning November 19-22 at Knockdown Center in Queens, continuing with a November 30-December 3 return to Brooklyn Steel, and concluding with four more shows December 10-13 at Knockdown Center. This year’s four-night run at Brooklyn Steel will […]

Globoplay Greenlights Adaptation of Raphael Montes' 'Uma Mulher no Escuro'

Media and entertainment group Banijay Entertainment has greenlit an adaptation of Raphael Montes’s “Uma Mulher No Escuro” (“A Woman in the Dark”) for Globoplay. The project will be led by Banijay’s Brazilian scripted label, A Fábrica, and is developed in partnership with the author’s development studio Casa Montes. The project was known to be in […]