Thursday, October 1, 2026

What China Just Got Caught Trying to STEAL From OpenAI

OpenAI says it identified an attempt to extract protected reasoning from its AI models, linking part of the activity with China’s Moonshot AI.

California Just BANNED Something Your Boss Does Every Day

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

Why China Just Made It ILLEGAL to Fall in Love With AI

Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.

Elon Musk's Wikipedia REPLACEMENT Just Got a Controversial Makeover

Grokipedia, SpaceXAI's AI-powered competitor to Wikipedia, recently started incorporating edits again, and today, it got some design tweaks as part of a v0.3 update, including a new logo and refreshes to its homepage and live edits page. SpaceXAI head of design Benji Taylor calls it a "newly refreshed Grokipedia." Grokipedia's old homepage was pretty much just a logo and a search bar, but the updated homepage includes a list of featured articles, a list of the most-read articles, and a tracker s

Every Tech Giant Got Trump's AI Invite — Except ONE

Apple's absence from Trump's AI lunch raised eyebrows, but the company is known to look out for its own interests.

The Foldable Phone That Feels Like STEPPING Back in Time

The X Fold 6 looks like foldables did three months ago. It's a quirk of the release calendar that when Vivo's X Fold 6 launched in China this June, it was just another foldable. Now that it's ready for its global release, the size and aspect ratio feel oddly old-fashioned. The X Fold 6 is much the same size as Vivo's previous foldables, and most other foldables that launched before both Apple and Samsung pivoted to a shorter, wider form factor with the Z Fold 8 and iPhone Duo. The 6.51-inch co

The $25 Million Promise This OpenAI Billionaire Just BROKE After Backlash

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife Anna had donated $25 million to the “Leading the Future” super PAC last year and had pledged to donate again this year.

Why NATO Is Betting BIG on Quantum Technology for Defense

As drones continue to threaten national security for countries across Europe, NATO is asking private industry to help fortify the alliance with quantum technologies.

The AI Safety Conversation Is Missing One CRITICAL Voice

How can we keep individuals safe from the dangers AI presents? The answer to this ever-present question often focuses on training and education initiatives for children in school or adults at work.  But what about the people who don’t go to either?  Seniors with no kids at home and who retired from the workforce are often being left to flounder when it comes to AI. Digital immigrants, as they’re sometimes called, have to contend with a world where AI is slipping into every crevice while missing

Casio Just Made a G-Shock So Expensive It's INSANE

Meet the full-blue sapphire MRG-D5000, a crazy G-Shock that costs more than a Patek Philippe or Porsche Macan.

Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for October 2026

Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.

Tokyo Court Just Made a Ruling That Could Change AI FOREVER

A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection for the human voice in a landmark case involving a popular Japanese anime voice actor

Should AI Control Air Traffic? The FAA's Gamble That Has Everyone NERVOUS

The FAA's ambitious overhaul of the air traffic control system comes amid rising public anxiety about AI. The CEO of the company that's building the software explains how it works.

The Surveillance Cameras NO ONE Will Admit to Installing

Officials say they don’t know who installed the controversial cameras or how the data was being used. Residents are unnerved.

Apple's M5 Ultra Just Made Every Other Computer OBSOLETE

The Mac Studio can run frontier-level AI language models locally. It’s only a preview of what’s to come.

The Shadowy SPYWARE King America Doesn't Want You to Know About

In an exclusive interview with WIRED, Paragon Solutions CEO Andrew Boyd reveals the limits of the company’s promise to keep bad actors from abusing its powerful espionage tool.

The DIRTY Secret Data Centers Don't Want One County to Expose

An unusual study aims to estimate the pollution and health costs from a cluster of proposed data centers, instead of considering each one separately.

Huawei's Latest Phone Requires an ENTIRE Camera to Work

I’m sorry, this is just a camera that makes phone calls. | Image: Huawei Over the last few years, Chinese Android manufacturers have followed Vivo's example of launching add-on "teleconverter" lenses for their flagship phones, enabling long-distance photography that the phones on their own could never match. Today, Huawei one-upped everybody with the add-on lens for its Mate 90 Pro Max flagship, which is not only a comically huge zoom lens, but also includes its own image sensor. The 1-inch-ty

The E-Bike Battery Technology That Changes EVERYTHING

Lemmo wants you to call it an SUV. | Image: Lemmo The Lemmo 3 is the first cargo bike from the respected German e-bike maker. This premium, step-through longtail is a slightly less insane take on Rivian's Also TM-B, with one major advantage: it's one of the first electric bikes to feature a semi-solid state battery. Semi-solid state batteries are far safer than traditional lithium-ion batteries. Their gel-like composition offers improved energy density, with far less risk of thermal runaway.

Why the Most Famous AI Definition Needs to DIE

Early generative AI models, circa 2017-2022, were “stochastic parrots.” That is, they generated language by choosing the statistically most likely next word based on patterns in their training data, rather than truly understanding what they were saying. Beginning in 2023, artificial intelligence labs began releasing large language models (LLMs) that had evolved beyond autoregressive next-token prediction, as researchers call it. For many people, the stochastic parrot definition stuck. And lately

The Battery Revolution Happening in Your NEIGHBORHOOD

If you want to install a big battery in New York City, you have to cut through a notoriously tough tangle of regulations. That’s made it difficult to get large energy storage projects on the grid. Faced with those obstacles, some startups are getting creative, finding ways to use relatively small batteries in unexpected places,…

Why SpaceX Is Launching Google's MOST POWERFUL Chips Into the Void

SpaceX plans to launch Google tensor processing units into orbit on Planet Labs satellites.

The AI That Can See What You're THINKING

A new AI tool can guess what you’re looking at just by analyzing your brain scans—and recreate that image with remarkable precision. It can go the other way too, and predict a person’s brain activity based on what they’re looking at.  In the image above, for example, the left-hand image of each pair is what…

The Headphones That Can READ Your Brain Waves

The company claims that its new device, the Neurable One, can keep you in the zone, calculate the best time to take a break, and tell you when your “brain battery” needs a recharge.

The Former OpenAI Executive Racing to Cure Her OWN Disease

Sufferers of complex, chronic diseases like POTS and long COVID often spend years searching for relief. The longtime tech exec started ChronicleBio to find treatments using AI and lots of biological data.

Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.

Tractive Cat 6 Mini Review: A Fitbit for Your Cat

Cats are finally getting the dog treatment. This smart cat collar features GPS location, activity, and sleep tracking, plus all-new heart and respiratory rate monitoring.

Inside The Oldest AI Startup's Mission To Become Bubble-Proof

Corning is flying high thanks to the data center craze and insatiable demand for optical fiber. CEO Wendell Weeks is trying to ensure growth won’t stop when the AI bubble pops.

Two Driverless Cars Just CRASHED at 155 MPH — Here's Why That's GOOD

Only two of five vehicles finished the race around a notoriously difficult Formula 1 track, exposing what happens when autonomous systems meet blind corners, sensor failures, and physics.

Why This Former Google Engineer Is Putting AI in SPACE

Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach.

What Everyone Gets WRONG About AI's Future

Despite the succession of state laws and school board regulations banning the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, the AI education market shows no signs of slowing down. For one, it expanded from $150 million in 2021 to $730 million in 2026, and experts estimate it will reach $18.5 billion by 2036. New technologies almost inevitably follow a hype cycle including massive excitement over the potential, followed by a rapid decline (known among market analysts as the “trough of disillusion

Trump's AI Rebrand Just Caused CHAOS in Slovenia

The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.

The Download: AI Mind-Reading and Creative Uses for Small Batteries

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. An AI “mind-reading” tool can reconstruct what you’re looking at based on a brain scan A new AI tool can guess what you’re looking at just by analyzing your brain scans—and…

Amazon Just KILLED the Bezel — Your Old Kindle Is About to Look ANCIENT

The new Kindle lineup features its lightest and thinnest designs yet, with a sleek, front-flush display that eliminates bezels for good.

Audible's New Feature Lets You Do Something IMPOSSIBLE With Book Characters

Audible is rolling out new features that help listeners keep track of characters, explore places and imagery mentioned in books, and even interact with characters using generative AI.

Google Just Sent Something UNPRECEDENTED Into Orbit

Tech leaders think orbital data centers could help solve the industry’s power crunch.

Tech's BLOODBATH Continues — 165,925 Jobs VANISHED This Year

When it comes to layoffs, there’s a mix of good and bad news. The good news is, U.S. layoff announcements were down as a whole in September, according to the latest data. But when job cuts are broken down by industry, things weren’t as rosy for tech. In fact, tech company layoff announcements were 77% higher in September than the month before. Here’s what you need to know. Overall layoffs fell in September, but rose in the tech sector A new report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christ

These AI Glasses Don't Show You Anything — They Let You HEAR Better

The glasses stem from the startup’s goal of making hearing care more accessible by addressing the cost, comfort, and stigma associated with traditional hearing aids.

HP Just Built Something THINNER Than the MacBook Neo

Does this range of colors look a little familiar? | Image: HP HP is announcing a new laptop that's squarely aimed at Apple's MacBook Neo. The 2026 HP OmniBook 5 14 starts at $699.99 with an Intel Core 5 315 "Wildcat Lake" processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Much of that sounds pretty familiar, being in lockstep with both Apple's Neo and its recent competition from Dell, Asus, and Acer - the HP even offers a similar four color options in silver, pink, blue, and green. But one thing that sep

The Echo Deals You Should BUY — And the Ones You Should AVOID

Amazon raised prices across its devices in August. Here are the early device deals ahead of Prime Day that are still worth it—and which aren’t.

Samsung Just Raised Galaxy Prices by $100 — And It's Not ALONE

The base Galaxy S26 with 256GB of storage costs nearly $1,000 after Samsung raised prices in the US by $100 or more, Phone Arena reports. The Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus were already $100 more expensive than their S25 predecessors when they launched earlier this year, which Samsung said RAM price hikes were partly to blame for. With both price hikes combined, the base S26 will now set you back $200 more than the base S25 would have. Apple and Google have also raised prices on their phones this year

This Startup Just Held a FUNERAL for Your Phone Apps

The startup helps developers build AI agents that work over iMessage, SMS/RCS, email, and other messaging platforms. It's a bet that consumers will increasingly use agents instead of downloading apps.

Google Is Taking Elon Musk's SPACE Data Center Idea Seriously

Elon Musk has long proselytized about the potential of space-based data centers. But as of today, he’s no longer alone in touting the idea of sending the hardware that powers AI into orbit. Google is launching a test satellite as part of Project Suncatcher, its effort to eventually put data centers in space. The satellite will hitch a ride aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Musk’s SpaceX. Musk’s pronouncements about orbiting data centers have often been met with skepticism. Google’s arrival in the ra

76% of Firms on TikTok Say They DEPEND on It

TikTok says it contributed $81 billion to the U.S. economy in 2025, but the more revealing figure may be how many businesses say they depend on it.

Why Airbnb's CEO Says AI Agents Need Their Own OPERATING SYSTEM

Brian Chesky on making Airbnb agent-friendly, the state of consumer AI, and why the world needs an AI-native operating system.

OpenAI's New Agent Takes Aim at Meta — But Can It Beat FREE?

A pop-up shop for "dots," a personal assistant agent at OpenAI DevDay 2026. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images) | Getty Images At OpenAI's annual DevDay conference, the company pulled out all the stops to compete with its rivals - primarily Meta, whose Muse AI agent platform has seen early runaway success. CEO Sam Altman walked onstage to cheers and announced Dots, a "real-deal AI" agent powered by GPT-6 Astra, "inspired by the cool agents that we all watched in movies growing up." Similar t

NYC Just Became the First City to BAN Something You Probably HATE

Image: Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images | AFP via Getty Images New York City residents struggling to get out of recurring subscription fees can now submit complaints to the city government. As of Thursday, the city's click-to-cancel rule has taken effect, which requires businesses to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up. That means a gym that lets you join online, for example, can't make you call or go in person to end your subscription. It's the first municipality t

Why Microsoft Is GUTTING the Tool You Use Every Day

Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hosted an intimate, invite-only event for leaders from some of its key enterprise customers. Instead of a flashy media event, Nadella outlined the future of Copilot directly to the customers Microsoft really cares about, pitching its latest rethink of the AI assistant as the "OS for work." Microsoft is adding coding and agent capabilities directly into Copilot, as well as bringing the full power of Office into Copilot for the first time. Nadella is betting

When AI Makes a CATASTROPHIC Mistake — Who Pays the Price?

Many think artificial intelligence companies should be held liable for their runaway technology. But legal scholars say applying existing law could be messy

Zuckerberg's SECRET Plan to Destroy Apple's EMPIRE

Apple has a grip on consumer technology through its iPhone business, but Meta is betting that the AI era warrants different types of hardware.

The AI That Just Made Building Websites as EASY as Texting

Shopify’s new Canvas site builder lets merchants create and customize their online stores by chatting with its AI agent Sidekick, while watching the changes happen in real time.

The FTC's RADICAL New Plan to Control AI Without Actually Regulating It

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here. The FTC is coming for OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety claims On Tuesday, some of the biggest companies in AI went to the White House and agreed to police themselves. The next day, they got a reminder that the government can in fact police them, too. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating OpenAI,

Can VR Glasses Save VR From ITSELF?

Sean wears the Meta VR Glasses. | Photo: Meta I'm pretty sure I won't be buying the $1,299 Meta VR Glasses. That's too rich for my blood in today's economy, and my feelings about Meta are… conflicted. But I want you to understand that Meta just changed the game. We've had glasses, but we've never had glasses like this. The Meta VR Glasses are not an opaque VR headset. They are not a pair of transparent AR glasses. They might be the best of both. After playing with the Meta VR Glasses, Valve's

The One-Click Rule That Just Made Canceling Subscriptions EFFORTLESS

The Big Apple joins a growing number of jurisdictions adopting 'click to cancel' rules as the future of a federal standard remains unsettled.

The Antitrust Case Against Google That Just VANISHED

A federal judge has dismissed a pair of antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Rolling Stone parent company Penske Media Corporation, which accused Google of driving away web traffic with its AI-powered search features, as reported earlier by Reuters. US District Judge Amit Mehta takes Google's side in a ruling on Wednesday, writing that PMC and Chegg's claims don't stand up to antitrust law. In lawsuits filed last year, Chegg and PMC accused Google of abusing its monopoly power by coercing publi

Amazon Just Cloned the AI Everyone's Talking About — And It's FREE

Amazon Web Services' Strand Labs has released the latest Jevalike decision model, Strands Decider 2B.

Sony Just Made Your Old PS5 Games Look NEXT-GEN

Sony is launching a new AI upscaling technology specifically for the regular PS5. The new tech, called Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), is a "new performance tier of AI upscaling" that's a result of Sony's Project Amethyst work with AMD, according to a blog post. Sony says that PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which is available on the PS5 Pro, "remains the gold standard," and in Digital Foundry's early hands-on with the tech, it does seem that QSSR isn't as fast as PSSR bec

The Hidden COST of AI Data Centers That's About to Hit Your Electric BILL

Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit.

This Startup Wants to Rent Out Your Car While You're Not USING It

When Igor Dobrianskyi looks at a car dealership lot, he doesn't see rows of cars — he sees millions of dollars just sitting there, depreciating, while people who only need a car for a few months are stuck paying too much for too little choice, so he built MyMonthlyCar, a platform that lets dealers rent out their idle used cars month to month (with an option to buy), and it's now one of the startups showing off at this year's TechCrunch Disrupt, running October 13 to 15 in San Francisco.

The AI Writing Habit That's Making EVERYONE Sound Exactly the Same

Opus 5.5’s biggest tell is the word “dependable,” which pops up 23 times more often than in human samples.

Why OpenAI Just Cut Ties With THREE Safety Researchers — What They're NOT Telling You

OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, report says.

Another TOP Microsoft Executive Just Walked Away — What's Really Going On?

Gaming head Phil Spencer and Office leader Rajesh Jha both left this year, and Charlie Bell, the company's head of security, became an individual contributor.

Google Just Announced Plans to Put AI Data Centers WHERE?

The fridge-size satellite with AI chips on board is part of Project Suncatcher, the company's moonshot effort to put AI data centers in space and harness solar energy.

Google's Latest AI Model Falls SHORT of What Wall Street Really Wants

Google is promising major advances in coding and cybersecurity, but the company is quickly falling behind in personal agents.

Amazon Wants You to Pay $35 for Something Your Kindle USED to Have

Amazon has new Kindles. The company says it redesigned the lineup from the ground up. I look at them and see, well, Kindles. What new can you do with a slab of digital ink? Not much. Still, they made the front completely flat, with no seams, like a phone. And some of them come wrapped all around in colors with names like ube, alpine sky, seaglass green. Like all recent Kindles, the new versions have no physical buttons. But it seems some people miss the ability to click to a new page because

Why SpaceX Must Launch 1,600 Times Before Google's WILDEST Dream Works

Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers.

ChatGPT Just Learned to Do Something That Will Change SHOPPING Forever

OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products they like to a Favorites library.

The AMD Chip That Could Finally Make Steam Deck 2 REAL

The Steam Deck LCD’s “Aerith” APU. | Photo by Fritzchens Fritz The Steam Deck is four and a half years old, and handheld gamers are eagerly awaiting a Steam Deck 2 - but Valve has consistently said it needs a new chip with a "generational leap" in performance and efficiency before building the sequel. There's some reason to believe that chip has now broken cover: AMD Gainsborough. But I'm a tad skeptical. As leaker Moore's Law is Dead and IT Home report, the latest AMD drivers have leaked the

Android Central Just Laid Off Everyone — But Says It Will CONTINUE

Android Central, a blog focused on the Android ecosystem, laid off its staff yesterday, but owner Future confirms to The Verge that the site will continue publishing. Yesterday, four of the six staffers on Android Central's staff page posted publicly about the layoffs, including Shruti Shekar, Derrek Lee, Harish Jonnalagadda, and Nicholas Sutrich, and former senior editor Namerah Saud Fatmi updated her LinkedIn to indicate that her tenure at Android Central had ended. Both Lee, the site's managi

Google's New Feature Can See What You CAN'T

Guided Vision is launching in Gemini Live on compatible Android devices today to use AI to give real-time audio descriptions of anything you point your phone's camera at. By sharing your camera in Gemini Live, you can have Google's AI help with things like reading small text, describing your surroundings, finding or identifying objects around you, and describing details on specific objects. Like the VoiceOver Live Recognition feature Apple has added to the iPhone and Vision Pro, it's designed f

Two Federal Agencies HACKED — The Data Spill Is MASSIVE

It has been a bad month for federal government cybersecurity.

Google Just Dodged the Lawsuits That Could Have CHANGED Search Forever

The court acknowledges AI search comes with consequences, but it's not an antitrust issue.

What Musk's AI Just Told Trump to Do in VENEZUELA

President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.

The Prime Day Deals You Can Get RIGHT Now

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 6 and 7, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our team recommends.

The Security Startup That Just Raised $255M Before Anyone Knew It EXISTED

Kevin Mandia, best known as the founder of Mandiant, has a new startup that is using agent swarms to test and protect enterprises.

Apple's Smart Camera That Refuses to RECORD Anything

Apple's rumored push into smart home tech could include a smart home security camera that only gives users text event descriptions instead of video footage. Mark Gurman said in the first episode of the Power On podcast that the camera will be part of "a new Apple smart home ecosystem," alongside Apple's rumored smart home hub: They're also building home security products, both first-party and third-party home security products. And the biggest thing is a program called J450. And this is an offs

The AI Safety Movement's DIRTY Secret Just Got Exposed

Asking AI companies to self-regulate is a great way to pretend like you’ve accomplished something.

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

Grindr is expanding its footprint in LGBTQ-focused healthcare with its first major acquisition. The dating app is paying $250 million for health startup Freddie, with the aim of fully integrating Freddie’s HIV-prevention telehealth and pharmacy capabilities into a broader Grindr Health offering. The launch of Grindr Health builds on the company’s telehealth business Woodwork, which launched in 2025 to connect users with medication for weight loss and erectile dysfunction. As of Wednesday, when

The $110 Billion Media MERGER That Changes Everything You Watch

Paramount is appointing a new co-CEO ahead of the close of its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Ynon Kreiz, previously Mattel's chairman and CEO, will be joining Paramount to lead alongside chairman and CEO David Ellison. According to Paramount, "Ellison will focus on the company's long-term strategy, creative vision and direction, including its talent relationships, strategic partnerships, technology and capital allocation. Kreiz will focus on the company's day-to-day management

South Korea Just Promised America $200 BILLION — But There's a Catch

Trump unveils $200 billion South Korean investment in US projects  reuters.com Live updates: Trump unveils $54 billion Alaska LNG investment from South Korea  NBC News Trump unveils South Korean investment in pipeline in Alaska, site of a tight Senate race  CBS News Trump Dangles Alaska Gas Project as Part of Korean Investment Package  The New York Times Watch live: Trump, Lutnick to announce major US energy investments  The Hill

Why the Fed Says Inflation Is STILL Too High Despite Today's Numbers

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

The Memory Shortage That Could Define Tech Until 2028

Micron Profit, Revenue Surge as Memory Crunch Looks to Last Through 2028  WSJ Micron tops Q4 estimates on top and bottom lines, offers strong Q1 outlook  Yahoo Finance Micron beats on earnings and issues strong guidance as data center revenue jumps 11-fold  cnbc.com Micron's AI-fueled revenue forecast blows past estimates, backlog swells  Reuters Micron earnings are out. Here's everything investors need to know.  MarketWatch

Why Mark Ruffalo Says This Media MERGER Will Destroy Free Speech

Mark Ruffalo is speaking out against the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger once again, this time following the news on Wednesday that the deal has been approved and is tentatively set to close next week. “This merger will stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs — it is a bad deal for this country […]

The Red Carpet India Just Rolled Out — And the UNCERTAINTY Behind It

Foreign insurers brace for another set of policy changes in India's insurance market.

The 47-Year-Old Putting EVERY Dollar Into Bitcoin — Is He Insane?

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

How This Theme Park Platform Turned Niche Focus Into GLOBAL Dominance

Getting visibility online is far from a walk in the park. However, a staff member of one independent platform has become the fourth most-cited writer worldwide by AI answer engines.

The Media MERGER That Just Reshaped Hollywood Despite the Outcry

Paramount has announced it plans to close the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery on October 4 after clearing the final legal hurdle.

Ken Griffin's $3 Billion Nod To EMerge Americas' Miami Tech Rise

Griffin’s commitment is what conversion looks like when the stakeholder no longer needs to be persuaded that Miami tech is worth exploring.

The $200 BILLION Deal Trump Claims Could Transform American Energy

The U.S. announced plans for up to $200 billion in South Korean investment, though Seoul has yet to finalize the participation in the Alaska LNG project.

Why Millions of Americans Can NO LONGER Afford to Drive

At today’s prices and rates, even the average used vehicle can exceed some commonly used affordability measures.

OpenEvidence Just Raised $250 Million at a $15 Billion VALUATION

OpenEvidence is a leading AI driven clinical decision support tool.

Why the Bank of England Just Issued a WARNING About AI

Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".

Disney+ Just Made a Move That Could RESHAPE Streaming in Asia

Disney+ has struck its first partnership with Indonesian streamer Vidio. The two are launching a joint subscription that packages Disney+ Standard with Vidio Ultimate All Screen and puts Marvel, “Star Wars” and Korean series in the same plan as Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer. The offering is called the “Vidio Ultimate Disney+ All […]

How Hershey's CEO Plans to Survive the GLP-1 APOCALYPSE

The second a brand like Hershey stops being culturally relevant, says CEO Kirk Tanner, you should be worried. So he explains exactly what he’s doing to make sure that never happens. Tanner also reveals why GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) users are actually good for the candy business, how AI is now routing Hershey’s sales force in real time through Target and Walmart, and all the ways an iconic brand finds new energy. This is an abridged transcript of an interview from Rapid Response, hosted by

The Question That Could CHANGE Your Career — Or Save It

Anu Bharadwaj was a rising star at Atlassian, but just two years into her role, she was ready to quit. Exhausted from long hours and constant pressure, Bharadwaj walked into her boss’s office to resign. Instead, he made her a counteroffer: Take a year off to do whatever she wanted and if she decided to return to tech, the door at Atlassian would remain open. Anu spent the year as far away from tech as possible, devoting her time to her longtime passion for wildlife conservation. She ultimately r

The Market Reversal That's About to Hit Asian Investors HARD

Asian Stocks Eye Rough Start After US Reversal: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com Micron beats on earnings and issues strong guidance as data center revenue jumps 11-fold  CNBC Micron's AI-fueled revenue forecast blows past estimates, backlog swells  Reuters Micron Profit, Revenue Surge as Memory Crunch Looks to Last Through 2028  WSJ Micron tops Q4 estimates on top and bottom lines, offers strong Q1 outlook  Yahoo Finance

The Investment Door That Just Opened for MILLIONS of Americans

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved new plans to open private markets up to retail investors.

The Financial Alarm That Just Started Ringing After 24 YEARS

Treasury yields were higher on Thursday ahead of jobs data.

Why Egg Prices Suddenly COLLAPSED After Trump Took Office

Agriculture experts say high egg prices were the result of severe avian flu outbreaks, but the Trump administration's tariffs and the war with Iran have also put pressure on farmers.

What Utah Is Accusing Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary of DOING

On the morning of May 11th, the celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary appeared on Fox Business and announced that he was under attack by Chinese agents.  For weeks, he had been going on TV and posting online to tout his project, called Wonder Valley, after his nickname from the reality show Shark Tank, Mr. Wonderful. It was going to be enormous, “the largest data center in the world,” sitting on 40,000 acres north of Great Salt Lake in rural Box Elder County, Utah. A dedicated gas power plant would t

The CONTRARIAN Bet Retail Investors Are Piling Into — And Wall Street Hates

After a harrowing third quarter for Treasurys and as the stock market stalls , bond yields at multi-decade highs are attracting retail investors into fixed-income ETFs..

Why Oil Is FLOWING But Prices Keep CLIMBING

Crude oil costs close to $100 a barrel because traders are worried hostilities could soon restart and the world is burning through its emergency stockpiles.

Why Canadians Are ABANDONING South Florida — And It's Not the Weather

This South Florida community is typically a refuge for Canadians fleeing cold weather, but trade tensions between the United States and Canada mean fewer are coming.

The Chinese Export Ban That Just Sent Oil Prices SOARING

It comes after a report that Chinese refiners suspended October fuel exports to protect domestic supplies.

She's Worth $8 Million — And Her Husband RESENTS Her For It

“We have an ironclad prenup.”

The $7 Billion Deal That Could Save Oracle's STOCK

Tencent signed a five-year deal which allows it to access artificial-intelligence chips not previously available in the country, according to the Financial Times.

The Jean Company Reinventing Winter From the YARN Up

If you live in a place with a cold winter, dressing for work in the middle of January is more complicated than it seems. You want to wear your jeans to the office, but ordinary denim doesn’t provide enough warmth on freezing day. The available solutions aren’t great. You could wear thermal leggings under your jeans, but you’ll start sweating the minute you leave the sidewalk to enter your heated building. Fleece-lined jeans are often stiff and bulky. [Photo: Courtesy Du/er] Du/er, a decade-o

The Company That Wants to Drop Hot Chicken From the SKY

Matternet wants to make fried chicken rain from the sky. To do that, the drone delivery company has developed a new version of its last-mile logistics system, which features a drone that carries up to 11 pounds and simpler, lower-cost dock stations. The company is looking to roll out this delivery system in the second half of 2027. Called the M3, this autonomous architecture puts new, more powerful drones, new drone docks, and drop boxes on the premises of restaurants, retailers, or hospitals. T

The $400 Million Mistake That Almost DESTROYED a Founder

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

Japan's BOLD Plan After U.S. Intervention Failed

Japan's Prime Minister said her government's policies will lift confidence in the yen, following underwhelming success in prior efforts to boost the currency.

What's KILLING the Engagement Survey at Your Company

Everyone knows how this goes. First, an email with the survey data cut a dozen ways. A column with green and red scoring against last year, and with your team’s scores versus other parts of the company. It culminates with a flurry of activity, from a slide deck to a town hall and action-planning committees. A month later, nobody mentions it again. And the company doesn’t send the survey again for a year. Jennifer felt this deeply as a division leader inside Big Tech companies like Google and Met

How Mutti Turned Parma's 'Red Gold' Into A Global Premium Brand

A visit to Parma, Italy, reveals how the family-run Mutti Group turned tomatoes into a premium global brand by putting quality, farmers and innovation first.

The Bond Market Signal That Just Changed EVERYTHING for Investors

The trends pushing up yields, including the war in Iran and high government debt levels, are unlikely to dissipate soon.

Why Goldman Sachs Just Put Amazon on Its MOST Elite List

What’s in the conviction list: Amazon, Huntington, Occidental, Burlington, Johnson Control. What’s out: Tyson, ConocoPhillips, Golar, Loar, Air Products & Chemicals

Why the White House Is Begging Europe for DIESEL Stockpiles

Reuters reported that the EU Commission, France, Ireland, Britain and Italy are holding a call about the possibility of releasing diesel stocks.

The 9 Tech Stocks About to Lead AI's NEXT Wave

Deutsche Bank analysts just shared their top stock picks in the tech sector for the remainder of the year.

Bond King's Terrifying Warning: The Market Is About to SNAP

Stocks are facing a lot of issues right now, even if investors think everything looks great on the surface warns DoubleLine Capital’s Jeffrey Gundlach.

Why Companies Struggle Every Holiday Season

There is nothing unexpected about the holiday season. Manufacturers and retailers know it is coming, understand its importance, and have years of experience to inform strategic plans. Yet as the third quarter closes, many companies begin behaving as though something extraordinary is about to happen. Demand plans get another look. Inventory, capacity, and supplier commitments receive greater scrutiny. Meetings multiply. Leaders ask what extraordinary measures will be necessary to navigate the hol

Chase and IHG's New Premium Card Comes With $500+ in Travel Perks

Chase and IHG Hotels & Resorts are giving their hotel credit card lineup a major overhaul, including the launch of a new premium card that will cost travelers $350 a year. The companies announced the new IHG One Rewards Premier Select World Elite Mastercard on Monday, alongside significant changes to three existing IHG cards.  There are new food and beverage credits, airline credits, and shortcuts to perks within the IHG One Rewards loyalty program. There are also some pretty substantial annual

Unemployment Claims Just Hit Their LOWEST Point in Months

The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security

The Oil Crisis That's NOT About Crude — And Why That MATTERS

‘We’re solving the crude dilemma, but we are not solving the product dilemma’

The SEC Wants You to Take a TEST Before You Can Invest — Here's Why

The SEC proposed expanding accredited investor eligibility beyond traditional income and net worth thresholds, including through a new exam.

Walmart's New Digital Labels Are About to Change How You SHOP

Walmart is rolling out a light-up shelf label feature connected to its app to help customers better find the items they're looking for.

Micron Just Beat Earnings — So Why Is the Stock FALLING?

Expectations are high, and Micron isn’t topping estimates to the degree that it used to.

How Credibility Became a WEAPON in Modern Business

How geopolitical actors exploit trusted media and information gaps to shape markets, policy, and perceptions in an era of intensifying information warfare.

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

Micron shares should be higher after that spectacular quarter.

Why This Chip Maker's Revenue Just Exploded 11-FOLD

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

10 Million Seniors Are Now BROKE — And It's About to Get WORSE

Even seniors with savings are struggling to get by

The MEGA Merger That's About to Reshape Everything You Watch

A federal judge has granted Paramount’s settlement agreement with 12 states that sued over the company’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing the companies to soon close their $81 billion mega merger. In a Wednesday order, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín ruled that the proposed consent decree was a “fair, reasonable, and good faith approach to address the competitive harms” alleged by the states’ lawsuit. Paramount, which was bought by Skydance just last year, previously call

Why Young Americans Are Making This DESPERATE Bet on Themselves

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

The October Prime Day Deals You Need to See RIGHT NOW

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

Anvara Aims to Build Marketplace for Advertisers Looking for EVENTS to Sponsor

A digital upstart thinks it has what it takes to help advertisers sweat the small stuff. Andrei Stenmark says he’s out to help marketers make sense of the so-called “IRL (in real life) economy,” or a myriad of events that might range from food festivals and bar promotions to even a pickleball tournament or the […]

My Mother Died a Divorcée — Do I Need to File for PROBATE?

“The only debts were utility and credit-card bills, which we will pay off.”

Social Security Is About to Get NEW Names for Claiming Ages

President Donald Trump may sign a bill into law that would change the way Social Security retirement ages are described.

The Movie Theater Pre-Show REVOLUTION Targeting Gen Z

Some of the puzzles and trivia moviegoers see when they arrive before showtime at the cinema may be going the way of Good N’ Plenty and Jujubes. Movie screens under the aegis of movie-ad titan Screenvision will unfurl a new pre-show starting in October. The new concept tamps down on the old puzzles and behind-the-scenes […]

DDA Hires Luxury Hospitality Exec as Longtime Boss Sets RETIREMENT

Marketing and communications agency DDA has hired Keith Iddins, a luxury hospitality and entertainment veteran with more than 30 years experience, to the newly created role of travel relationship director for its DDA Travel and Logistics (Live) arm. Iddins, who has worked with major hotel groups including Dorchester Collection, Maybourne and Oetker, will report to […]

How Canada Can Turn Its Diaspora Into an Economic WEAPON

The Canadian diaspora is not about people leaving Canada. It's Canada operating in the world, and provides access to a network that no embassy could build on its own.

Forbes and Know Your Value Announce 2026 30/50 5-Year ANNIVERSARY Summit

Forbes and Know Your Value today announced the Forbes 30/50 5-Year Anniversary Summit, taking place October 15-16, 2026 in New York City.

Why Accenture Just Had Its BEST Day EVER on Wall Street

Shares of Accenture surged Thursday after the company's fiscal fourth-quarter results beat estimates.

The Pastor Who Earned $30K and Still Retired RICH — His Secret REVEALED

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

September Jobs Report May Show Recovery — But Don't Be FOOLED

The U.S. job market has been stuck in what economists call a low-hire, low fire mode for the past two years — and the September employment report is likely to be in line with this unusual trend.

Why Billionaire Families Are Betting BIG on Brain Implants and GEOTHERMAL Energy

Personal investment firms of John Arnold, Stanley Druckenmiller are investing in cutting-edge technology such as geothermal energy and brain implants.

Melinda French Gates REFUSED to Fund Her Daughter's Startup — Then THIS Happened

Earlier this year, Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni’s $185 million startup, Phia, faced allegations of “cookie stuffing,” following a Bloomberg investigation. However, there’s one person who wasn’t involved in the controversy: Gates’s mother, Melinda French Gates, who refused to invest in the business. Last year, French Gates told the audience at E.l.f. Beauty’s Power of Women’s Sports Summit that she wouldn’t fund her daughter’s entrepreneurial endeavor.  “She got capitalized not because of my co

NBCUniversal Hires Amazon Exec as EVP of Marketing

Industry veteran Jamia Bigalow joined NBCUniversal as executive vice president of partner marketing in the media company’s platform distribution and partnerships group. She most recently headed up partner marketing for Amazon’s Fire TV. Bigalow, whose first day at NBCU is Thursday (Oct. 1), reports to Matt Schnaars, president of NBCUniversal Platform Distribution & Partnerships. She […]

The Tesla Numbers Wall Street Is DREADING to See

Investors have become less interested in Tesla’s EV business lately, but Friday’s report still has the potential to be market-moving.

Why GM's Electric Vehicle Sales Just COLLAPSED

GM's sales of all-electric vehicles are down across the board, as enthusiasm for electric vehicles wanes.

U.S. Manufacturers Just Revealed What They're NOT Telling You About INFLATION

American manufacturers are expanding and have plenty of new orders, but high energy prices and new Trump tariffs appear to be blocking even faster growth.

Why Stocks Are Rising Even As Bond Markets COLLAPSE

SNAPSHOT US stocks open higher as software strength offsets bond-market pressure  Reuters 10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2002 as global bond rout gathers pace  CNBC 10-year Treasury yields hit 24-year high  The Hill Bond market bust: A key rate just blew through another decades-old record  CNN Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as rising bond yields offset Micron earnings  Yahoo Finance

The Rate SURGE That Just Made Homeownership IMPOSSIBLE

Mortgage rates surged to roughly a three-year high, a fresh setback for an already depressed housing market.

Nike's About to Report Earnings That Could SHOCK Investors

Nike is expected to post another quarter of declining sales as the company tries to turn around its business and regain growth in China.

Why Homebuyers Are Suddenly Choosing the RISKY Option

The average 30-year, fixed-rate home loan rose to 7.28 percent, up from 6.34 percent a year ago. More buyers are now turning to adjustable-rate mortgages.

Wall Street's New Fee Structure Could Cost You THOUSANDS — Here's Why

Think twice before embracing any new fund with high performance-related fees in your 401(k).

The Next OpenAI Could Skip Wall Street and Come Straight to YOUR Portfolio

The SEC wants retail investors to access private markets, and with all the hype around tech darlings going public, there's plenty of potential reward and risk.

This Chart Signal Says Financial Stocks Are About to Get WORSE

Financial stocks have struggled over the past several weeks, and it’s becoming clear the decline may not be over.

Warren Buffett Just Overtook a Fashion Billionaire — Here's WHY

Berkshire Hathaway shares edged up Thursday afternoon as Inditex shares fell over 1%.

United Airlines Just Declared WAR on Delta and American's Best Customers

United Airlines launched an aggressive status match program for Delta and American's top frequent flyer elites.

Friday's Jobs Report Could Change What Happens NEXT

Wall Street is looking for job growth of 84,000 to close out the summer.

Netflix Hires Former Disney Exec for Critical TV ROLE

Longtime Disney TV comms chief Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul has got a new gig one day after leaving the Mouse House: vice president of series communications at Netflix. Bulochnikov-Paul will oversee communications for the streamer’s television portfolio, including scripted and unscripted series, documentary series, consumer products and experiences (including Netflix House), and emerging content, including live, sports, […]

PMK Entertainment Taps Erik Bright to Lead Content STRATEGY

PMK Entertainment has named veteran communications executive Erik Bright as its executive VP of content and strategic communications. Based out of the agency’s Los Angeles headquarters, Bright will oversee PMK’s content publicity team in charge of film and television campaigns. He will play a key strategic role in the firm’s global strategic communications practice and […]

The Surprise Buyer Who Could TRANSFORM Barbie's Parent Company

Shares of toymaker Mattel rose Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Authentic Brands Group had expressed interest in buying the toy maker.

Boeing Workers Just Made a Decision That Changes EVERYTHING

The work group comprises Boeing's largest white-collar union.

Mortgage Rates Just Hit a Level Not Seen Since THIS Year

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in nearly three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.28% from 7.03% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday, the biggest leap in several years. A year ago, the average rate was 6.34%. It is the sixth consecutive week that mortgage rates have increased. The average rate is now the highest it’s been since Nov. 22, 2023, when it reached 7.29%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortga

Workers Are 'Calendar Stalking' Their Bosses for THIS Reason

Amid growing pressure to return to the office, hybrid workers are developing sophisticated ways to optimize (and minimize) their time at work.  First came “coffee badging”—where a hybrid or remote employee goes to the office just long enough to swipe his or her ID badge and grab a cup of coffee—to which some companies responded by tracking how long their workers stayed in the office.  Now, the latest example of possible workplace presenteeism is “calendar stalking,” or snooping on your bosses’ c

The CNN Shakeup That ISN'T Happening — And Why That MATTERS

David Ellison is negotiating to keep CNN’s chief executive, Mark Thompson, in place without oversight from Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, when the networks’ parent companies merge.

Paramount's New Co-CEO Gets a Payday That Will Make You GASP

Ynon Kreiz, as David Ellison’s right-hand man at the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery, is getting a big pay bump over his pay package as CEO of Mattel. Kreiz, 61, signed an initial five-year employment contract with Paramount. He starts Oct. 5, one day before Paramount is set to close its $111 billion merger with Warner […]

The NYC Neighborhoods Where Building a Home Is Nearly IMPOSSIBLE

Some City Council members are losing an informal veto power over new projects in their districts after voters approved a measure aimed at eliminating roadblocks to development.

Big Banks Are BLIND to a Debt Problem That Could EXPLODE

The near-collapse of the AI-focused hedge fund, Situational Awareness, shows that systemic opacity persists.

1 in 3 Americans Earning $300K+ Say They're Living PAYCHECK to PAYCHECK

The affordability crisis puts a huge strain on Americans making the least, but apparently everyone is feeling it. More than a third of people earning under $100,000 or over $300,000 say they live paycheck to paycheck, according to a new report on retirement trends from Goldman Sachs.  For people making less than $100,000, the share of people struggling to save is 42%, while 36% of their well-compensated counterparts above the $300,000 threshold reported a similar lack of financial wiggle room. O

The Charts That Prove Markets Are ANYTHING But Normal

The S&P 500 is trading just shy of record territory, even as most individual stocks are struggling.

The Price Surge That's About to Hit Your WALLET Hard

Here’s a breakdown of how much more households items could cost due to a diesel premium

The Hidden Retirement Benefit of High Interest Rates Nobody's Talking ABOUT

Annuity payout rates are closely tied to interest rates

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Lyft Just Paid $272.5M to Settle What It Did to DRIVERS

Today, gig economy drivers are classified as contractors. This settlement clears up a lingering lawsuit from 2020 when that was still an unanswered issue.

Americans Think College Is WORTHLESS — So Why Do They Keep Paying?

Just 31% of U.S. adults say college is very important. Yet enrollment is growing as families ask hard questions about what a degree costs and what it delivers.

The CATASTROPHIC Collapse of the Brand That Once RULED Sports

The company has faced struggles in China and in its sneaker business.

The Companies About to Join Wall Street's MOST ELITE Club

Twilio gets the nod, as current component Warner Bros Discovery is due to merger with Paramount.

The Software Stocks Cramer Says Will SOAR Even Higher

Software stocks bounced back from their AI-driven sell-off, while chip stocks cooled after a massive first-half run.

Why the Pentagon Is About to Lose 20% of Its GENERALS

Hegseth says he will cut number of US generals by 20% in anti-diversity speech – live  The Guardian In Speech, Hegseth Targets Diversity, Transgender People, Reporters and Iran  The New York Times Hegseth Calls His Military Leadership Cuts Accountability  Yahoo Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech  AP News Secretary Hegseth Announces Six Major Initiatives at Quantico Speech  U.S. Department of War (.gov)

The $810 MILLION Trump Just Canceled That Congress Already Approved

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

Why the Supreme Court Just Cleared the Way for Her EXECUTION

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

Why Elon Musk Now Controls What the Military Does NEXT

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.

The Renovation Scandal That Almost Got Powell FIRED by Trump

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.

The Defense Secretary Whose Own PARTY Is Turning Against Him

Pete Hegseth has held onto his job by projecting a tough guy image, but his relationship with Republican lawmakers has never been worse.

The Woman Tennessee Has Been Waiting DECADES to Execute

Christa Pike tortured and murdered a classmate in 1995. She had been set to die on Wednesday, the first woman executed in the state in 200 years, until a lower court paused the execution.

Trump's AI Plan Sounds Familiar—But Is It Already OBSOLETE?

President Trump’s plan to let A.I. companies police themselves comes amid mounting examples that they are failing to put safeguards on the technology.

The TIP That Stopped a 'Violent Attack' on Texas Capitol

According to an official briefed on the investigation, the suspect had allegedly been threatening to conduct a mass shooting at the Texas Capitol on Thursday.

Hegseth's Plan to CUT 20% of Military Leadership and His War on 'WEIRDOS'

Hegseth confirms plan to cut 20% of US top military brass and rails at ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’  theguardian.com In Speech, Hegseth Targets Diversity, Transgender People, Reporters and Iran  The New York Times Hegseth details new initiatives in partisan address to troops  The Washington Post Pentagon to cut 20% of general and admiral positions by Jan. 1  Federal News Network Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech  AP News

California's Next Governor: Becerra and Hilton Face Off in CNN DEBATE

Live updates: Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton face off in the CNN California governor debate  CNN ‘Blowout’: Here’s who won the Hilton-Becerra debate for California governor  Los Angeles Times California Governor Race: Latest poll numbers ahead of CNN debate  ABC10 Trump looms over Becerra-Hilton debate in deep-blue California  Politico Becerra and Hilton to Face Off in Televised California Governor Debate  The New York Times

Newsom Just Rejected Trump's Bizarre AI REBRAND

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming artificial intelligence to “super intelligence” in federal government documents and communications.

Ted Cruz Just Killed the Bill That Could Have Protected YOU

The Senator from Texas claims this bill doesn't offer enough protection for satire and parody, despite claims from supporters that he is mistaken.

What Just Happened in California's MOST Brutal Governor Debate

Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, sparred over President Trump, taxes and immigration in their only scheduled meeting.

Trump Administration To Buy Ads On MS NOW

A controversial White House political ad that is paid for with taxpayer money is set to air on the liberal-leaning cable news TV network MS NOW

The Prison Release Policy That's Leaving Abuse Victims TERRIFIED

Three victims of domestic abuse tell the BBC why they feel let down by the early prisoner release scheme.

The Driving Law That Just Changed for Young People FIRST

Northern Ireland becomes the first part of the UK to introduce new rules for new drivers in a bid to reduce fatal road crashes involving young people.

What Happened When They Tried to Execute Her TWICE

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

What Maine Voters Fear Most About Trump's Tariff THREAT

Home to both Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic candidate Troy Jackson, Maine's senate race has put rural Aroostook County in the spotlight.

Trump Administration Just REVERSED Decades of Disability Policy

Disability rights advocates are angered by the latest reversal but are rallying behind proposed legislation and working with states to strengthen protections for community integration.

Trump Wants to Change the Census in a Way That Could RESHAPE America

The census is used to determine how much say your state has in Congress and the Electoral College. President Trump failed to alter it during his first term, but he's trying again ahead of 2030.

The Quiet Change to SNAP That Could Affect Millions of Families

States will start to pay a larger share of the bill to run the food assistance program, as federal funding for operational costs shrinks.

En esta ciudad de Pensilvania, los dos partidos políticos buscan el voto latino

Los republicanos lograron avances con los latinos en el último ciclo electoral, pero la economía y la frustración por la política migratoria de Donald Trump han corroído ese apoyo.

Congress Wants to BAN Cellphones From Every School in America

The legislation, if approved, will send money to states that adopt and enforce anti-cellphone rules.

Why Some Republican Candidates Are REFUSING Trump's Help

Republicans are counting on Trump to energize the voters they need in November, even as some candidates fear his unpopularity could alienate the persuadable voters they also need to win.

Democrats Are Quietly Changing Their Mail Voting Strategy—Here's Why

Voting groups and election officials continue to work to quell voters’ fears after Trump’s push to restrict the practice.

How One STEAK Reveals Everything About Brazil's Political Crisis

Lula promised Brazilians four years ago they'd be able to afford picanha again. Now, as he seeks another term, the price of the country's favorite cut of beef is telling a different story.

The Texas Race That Has Democratic Governors PANICKING

Allies of Gina Hinojosa want a Democratic group to support her bid for Texas governor — putting pressure on its chairman, Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, who is weighing a run for president.

John Roberts Fled to His Island — Critics FOUND Him Anyway

After decades of potlucks and paddle-boarding on Maine’s midcoast, rising anger and protests have left the Supreme Court’s chief justice more isolated than ever.

The Billionaire Spending a FORTUNE to Control New York

James Dolan has put surveillance at the center of his sports and entertainment empire. Now he’s getting involved in GOP politics by backing a candidate who supports Flock, ICE, and AI data centers.

The REAL Threat to Democracy Isn't What You Think

Robert A. Pape, a leading authority on political violence, wants Americans to understand that the threat is coming not from the fringes, but from the mainstream.

Trump Just Revealed Who He'd PARDON From His Administration

President Donald Trump told TIME magazine that he would consider pardoning members of his administration.

The Execution That Could Change Death Penalty FOREVER

Ms. Pike, 50, survived two doses of lethal injection in Tennessee. She was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of a classmate.

Trump's Numbers Just Hit a Place He's NEVER Been Before

Americans are deeply frustrated with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy and rising prices, with most panning his performance and blaming his policies as higher costs threaten his party’s chances in November. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that only 17% of U.S. adults approve of the Republican president’s handling of the cost of living. Just 26% approve of his handling of the economy overall, marking a new low. A majority, 65%, of

The Federal Program That Could RESHAPE How America Pays for School

With the arrival of the long-awaited proposed rules, Democratic governors are under more pressure to say whether they will opt in

What Went WRONG When Tennessee Tried to Execute a Woman TWICE

‘It was a mess’: Tennessee fails to execute woman after 2 lethal injections  NBC News After Failed Attempt to Execute Christa Pike, Tennessee Pauses a Planned Execution  The New York Times Where is Tadaryl Shipp now? What to know about Christa Pike's co-defendant  13newsnow.com Christa Pike survives 2 lethal injections. How common are botched executions in the U.S.?  Yahoo US death row inmate survives execution attempt after two lethal injections  bbc.com

Your TAX DOLLARS Are Now Funding Pro-Trump Ads on CNN

Even as President Donald Trump has tried to block CNN and MS NOW from covering the White House, his administration has purchased pro-Trump TV ad time on the news networks — using taxpayer money. The ads began running on Fox News and Newsmax last week, and the White House has now aired spos on CBS, […]

Supreme Court Just Agreed to Decide the FATE of Millions of Migrants

The administration’s policy of detaining immigrants who crossed the border illegally years ago and holding them without a bond hearing has divided lower courts.

Judge BLOCKS DOJ From Ever Charging This Olympian Again

President Donald Trump had criticized D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she moved to drop the Reflecting Pool case.

Trump Just Auto-Enrolled 60 MILLION Children Without Asking

More than 60 million children have been automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts, according to a Treasury Department announcement exclusively provided to CNBC.

The ICE Death Officials Are Calling 'Not an ACCIDENT' — What Really HAPPENED

The death of the mother of three sparked protests and scrutiny over how federal officers are using force against both immigrants and protesters.

Freed Prisoners Say They Were 'Set Up to FAIL' — What Went WRONG?

Offenders speak to the BBC as the first wave of early releases see hundreds of prisoners freed.

The Man City Comment That Just Ignited a Political FIRESTORM

The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.

Why Hundreds of Criminals Are Walking FREE Today

Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.

What RFK's MAHA Summit Just Revealed About His Real Agenda

Nearly two years into his current position as secretary of health and human services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unlikely ascendance still seems like a paradox—or at least a dark joke. Somehow, a person best known for being one of the world’s loudest vaccine skeptics, eating an entire weird zoo’s worth of roadkill, and having a literal brain worm stands at the helm of the U.S. government approach to health, of all things. As the political scion’s second annual MAHA Summit proves, however, Kennedy i

Trump Claims He Doesn't Know What Judge's Order MEANS

Trump questioned whether the judge’s order required the administration to allow the outlets back on to the premises of the White House.

The BOTCHED Execution That Just Shut Down an Entire State's Death Chamber

Pike had been on death row since she was convicted in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.

California Governor Just VETOED the Ban on Devices That Secretly Record You

The California state bill would have penalized people who secretly recorded people in public with wearables equipped with cameras and microphones.

The Supreme Court Case That Could Rewrite EVERYTHING About Immigration Detention

The case, one of the first the court has accepted since its summer recess ended, promises to be among the most consequential of the term that begins next week.

Lawmakers Say Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Are 'Plainly ILLEGAL' — Demand Action

Lawmakers call for action on ‘plainly illegal’ taxpayer-funded ads to promote Trump  The Guardian Trump buys ads on CNN, MS NOW as he fights to bar them from the White House  The Washington Post A Trump 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, Now Brought to You by the Government  The New York Times GOP senator blocks resolution that criticized Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads  CNN The White House’s taxpayer-financed election ads were shaped by Trump personally  MS NOW

Ken Paxton's Travel Bills Just Cost Taxpayers HOW MUCH?

Since taking office in 2015, Paxton has taken over 275 out-of-state trips.

The Three Fed Governors Trump Wants GONE and Why He Can't Touch Them

Trump could seek to remove Jerome Powell, Lisa Cook and Michael Barr from the Federal Reserve, but court rulings and lengthy litigation could limit him.

The Prosecutors Trump CAN'T Fire No Matter What He Does

Judge rules Trump can’t fire court-appointed prosecutors  PoliticoSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

California Just Banned Something That's STILL Legal Almost Everywhere

The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of other efforts to ban the practice? And do bans prove effective?

A Woman Died During ICE Raids — Now Her Family Wants ANSWERS

The fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent last January in Minneapolis set off a firestorm of protests around the U.S. Her family is speaking out for the first time.

Trump Created Accounts for 60 MILLION Kids — But There's a CATCH

Here’s what parents seeking the $1,000 seed money for their child need to know.

Former Refugee Calls Trump's New Medicaid Policy a NIGHTMARE

Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.

Private Messages EXPOSED in Explosive Rent Freeze Lawsuit

The communications were revealed as part of a lawsuit challenging the rent freeze on rent-stabilized units in New York City, which went into effect on Thursday.

New York's $1 BILLION Medicaid System Is Already BROKEN

Why Republicans Just Killed Their OWN Stock Trading Ban

There are two possibilities. Both of them are bad.

Why Senators Are Rejecting Hegseth's Plan to Cut Military LEADERSHIP

Senators give cold shoulder to Hegseth plan to cut admirals, generals  The Hill Pete Hegseth, Idea Guy  The Atlantic Hegseth confirms plan to cut 20% of US top military brass and rails at ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’  The Guardian Secretary Hegseth Announces Six Major Initiatives at Quantico Speech  U.S. Department of War (.gov) Opinion | Hegseth’s ‘Weirdo’ Speech to the Troops  wsj.com

Why Larry Nassar and THOUSANDS of Sex Offenders Just VANISHED From Registry

The state struck 20,000 names from the public database after a ruling by the state’s highest court.

The Michigan Candidate Trying to Do What Democrats Said Was IMPOSSIBLE

The progressive Senate candidate is offering olive branches to Jewish voters and campaigning with Kamala Harris to attract Black voters. Polling shows it may be working.

Hegseth's Shocking Decision: MAGA Donors Now Control Future of WARFARE

Hegseth puts the future of warfare in the hands of major Maga donors  The Guardian Elon Musk to return his attention to government, advise Pentagon on future of war  The Washington Post Pentagon creates 'Autowarcom' to expand AI and drone capabilities  Reuters Hegseth announces new four-star command for autonomous warfare  Military Times Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to help Pentagon with warfare initiative, Hegseth says  CNBC

The Threat Against a Trump Aide's Wife That Just Led to CHARGES

Man Charged With Threatening Katie Miller, Wife of a Top Trump Aide  The New York Times

The Moment Passengers Realized Their Plane Was Under ATTACK

Passengers aboard FlyDubai Flight 1073 recounted frightening moments after a suspect allegedly attacked a pilot and attempted to bring down the plane.

After 12 Years, America Just Left IRAQ — Here's What It Means

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The Mid-Air Attack That Almost Ended 200 LIVES Over Israel

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What Happened in the COCKPIT That Almost Doomed Everyone on Board

Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.

The TERRIFYING Attack That Almost Brought Down a Plane to Israel

A pilot has been arrested and is being questioned after another pilot was stabbed, officials say.

The Mid-Flight Attack That Nearly Became a CATASTROPHE for Israel

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Xi's Hardened Taiwan Warning As China Celebrates National HOLIDAY

China began its seven-day National Day holiday on Thursday after President Xi Jinping used his annual speech to sharpen Beijing's message on Taiwan.

The Mid-Air Nightmare That Made a Plane PLUNGE Toward Earth

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The Tiny Drones Transforming How Soldiers Fire MORTARS

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The Pilot Who Saved 300 Lives After a STABBING at 30,000 Feet

Capt. Smit Machchhar from India suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said.

What Iran Just Did to a British Air Base

RAF Fairford has been used as the U.S. Air Force's command outpost for operations from Europe and for American strikes on Iranian missile sites.

The COUNTERPROPOSAL Trump Already Rejected That Iran Just Received

Live Updates: Iran says it has received U.S. counterproposal to 7-day ceasefire plan rejected by Trump  CBS News Iran indicates it’s received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war  AP News Iran says it receives US response to latest proposal as Washington pulls out of Iraq  Reuters Iran Considers US Counterproposal on Ceasefire, Hormuz Reopening  Yahoo U.S.-Iran talks yield little, raising odds of renewed combat  Axios

Why Ukraine Is About to Face Its DARKEST Winter Yet

Seven people were killed in the attack and emergency power cuts were imposed in Kyiv and three other regions.

The Indian Pilot Stabbed on Israel-Bound Flight Is Being Called a HERO

Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

Why Venezuela's Chavistas Are FURIOUS About Trump's Embrace

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EU Moves to Seize Frozen Russian Assets for UKRAINE

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After Nine Years in an Indian Prison, He's FINALLY Free

The Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in connection with alleged terror offences.

What REALLY Happened on That Chaotic Tel Aviv Flight

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The Indian Pilot Who Became a HERO — And What He Taught His Friends

Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

The Baby Found in Welsh Waters May Have Been There for WEEKS

The body of the baby found along the north Wales shoreline was a girl, a post-mortem has revealed.

Why the US Just Warned Garry Kasparov His Life Is in DANGER

"My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.

Russia Just Hit a Busy Kyiv Bridge in BROAD Daylight — Why NOW?

The Pivdennyi bridge came under fire as a metro train was travelling across - the first such attack on Kyiv's bridges.

Netanyahu Reveals What Really Drove the Flight ATTACKER

Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".

French Students Are Setting Schools on FIRE in Nationwide Revolt

The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.

The UK-Iranian Dual National Arrested Over What Happened at RAF FAIRFORD

The 27-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, the force said.

The Export BAN That Could Trigger a Global CRISIS

A reduction in refineries has already driven the price of diesel to record highs, threatening economies. An U.S. export ban would be “tremendous shock and blow.”

The Economic Attack That Just Hit Iran's INFRASTRUCTURE

"Operation Economic Outcast" was touted by President Donald Trump as Iran's "economic D-Day" when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled it in August.

Pakistan Launches Deadly Strikes — Afghanistan Under ATTACK

Pakistan launches deadly air attacks on Afghanistan  Al Jazeera Pakistan says killed 22 terrorists in airstrikes in Afghanistan  The Hindu Pakistani airstrikes kill nine in Afghanistan, Taliban say  Reuters Pakistan launches deadly air strikes on Afghanistan  BBC Afghanistan condemns Pakistan as U.N. mission says airstrikes killed 10 civilians, "most of them children"  CBS News

Why Korea Just Told Trump They Won't Fund His BILLION-Dollar Alaska Dream

Korea to Trump: We aren’t funding your Alaska pipeline, yet  Politico South Korea Contests U.S. Claims of New $50 Billion Alaska Investment  WSJ Trump's $54 Billion Election Pitch for Alaska LNG Is Its Undoing  Bloomberg.com South Korean President Lee pushes back on Alaska LNG project after Trump touts Seoul's participation  CNBC Trump unveils $200 billion South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline  Reuters

Putin Just Issued a WARNING That Could Change EVERYTHING for Europe

Vladimir Putin insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and merely responding to statements by Western leaders.

Ukraine Just Deployed a WEAPON It's Never Used Before in Combat

Ukraine deploys FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for first time, Zelenskiy says  YahooSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

UK Preparing to Release Strategic Fuel Reserves — What Does It KNOW?

President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.

What It's REALLY Like to Travel in the Occupied West Bank

Traverse barriers and checkpoints in the occupied West Bank—your choices reflect the reality of nearly 3.5 million Palestinians who live there.

Brazil Responds After Trump's Secret Funding Plans Are EXPOSED

Jorge Messias calls Guardian report ‘an important alert for Brazilian sovereignty’, as nation prepares to go to polls Brazil’s attorney general has said foreign meddling in his country’s institutions and democracy “cannot be tolerated” after a Guardian report revealed how the Trump administration was pushing to direct funds to a campaign against the Brazilian supreme court. Writing on X, Jorge Messias called the report “an important alert for Brazilian sovereignty”. “The information is especiall

Why This Oil Field Could Violate West Bank SANCTIONS

Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.

UK Arrests Dual Citizen in Investigation of SENSITIVE Air Base

UK police arrest dual UK-Iranian man in Fairford air base investigation  Reuters UK-Iranian Man Arrested in Connection to RAF Fairford Air Base Incident  nytimes.com U.K. arrests Iranian dual national on suspicion of involvement in air base plot  The Washington Post Trump says Iran decision coming ‘very soon’ as US probes possible Fairford terror links  Fox News Mystery Deepens Over Alleged U.K. Terror Incident After Suspects Are Freed  WSJ

What Really Happened Inside That FlyDubai COCKPIT

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the co-pilot who set upon the pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination” but did not elaborate.

The Passenger Who Had to SAVE the Pilot After a Cockpit ATTACK

Dr. Shota Musaev spoke with ABC News about how he saved the pilot of the FlyDubai flight who was attacked by his co-pilot inside the cockpit.

Swiss Glaciers Just Had Their Most DISASTROUS Year on Record

Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.

What's Disappearing From Switzerland Will Change EVERYTHING

Switzerland’s glaciers are losing an astonishing amount of ice. See the meltdown.  The Washington Post Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies  BBC Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice after record heatwave  Reuters 'Catastrophic': Swiss glaciers lose fifth of mass in five years  Yahoo Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss  npr.org

Why Gen Z Doesn't Trust Tech Billionaires on Climate Like Boomers Trusted GOVERNMENT

Boomers trusted government to fix climate change. Gen Z doubts tech billionaires and AI. Here's how each generation sees climate solutions and what it means for business.

NOAA Is Scaling Back Research That Could SAVE Lives—Here's Why

A powerful El Niño is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. During the last strong El Niño, federal agencies ramped up research in the hope of improving weather forecasts. This year, they won't be matching that effort.

Why This Generation May Be Math's LAST Heroes

A generation from now, the mathematician may no longer be anyone’s idea of a hero. In our era, physicists and mathematicians have had a certain hero charm. AI is taking it away, and fast. I should know. I’m one of those heroes. For most of history, math was for nerds. Basic calculations may have been essential to commerce, but the advanced, esoteric stuff, like number theory, algebraic topology, and blackboards covered with the chalk squiggles you see in movies, was never sexy. That changed in t

Nat Geo Catches Rare Great White Shark Moment on Camera

Brian Skerry, a National Geographic explorer and photographer, captured footage of a young great white shark aggressively snatching a fish right off a fishing line near Cape Cod.

This Insect Fooled Scientists for DECADES — Here's How

Scientists have identified two new species of large Australian stick insects, including one that lays extraordinary “lidded” eggs never before recorded in the group. The discovery also revealed that a familiar stick insect had been misidentified for decades, showing how much biodiversity may still be hiding in plain sight.

The Plant Armor That Just TRIPLED Strawberry Yields

A new protective fabric boosted strawberry yields by as much as 3.56 times while blocking insects and still allowing sunlight, rain, and airflow to reach the plants. Originally inspired by research on military clothing, Plant Armor could also help farms reduce pesticide and water use.

SpaceX Just Launched Humans to the Station — But Something's DIFFERENT

The crew of four — two NASA astronauts, one from Canada, and a Russian cosmonaut — heads to the International Space Station after liftoff from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

World's First Enhanced Geothermal Plant Built in RECORD Time

Fervo Energy completed its first power plant in less than two years. The next phases promise to connect to the grid even quicker.

The Digital TWIN That Could Test Treatments Before They Touch You

Every day, clinicians in ICUs make high-stakes decisions about medical treatments that keep their patients alive. Variables like unusual immune responses can make that job more complicated. But now, a project led by the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine aims to find out if digital twins can help. The university has been awarded up to $38 million in funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Th

The Mystery Surrounding Venus Finally SOLVED After Decades

A physical model show that iron dust and sulfuric acid create the right properties.

The ENDANGERED Insects Suddenly Invading Australia's Coastline

The sudden influx of Bogong moths has caused a stir in cities like Sydney and Canberra, with people filming them infiltrating their homes and cars.

The EMERGENCY Surgery SpaceX Performed Before Launch

With Crew-13, Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space.

What Your Sleepless Nights Are Doing to Your BRAIN

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The 8-Hour Window That Could Change Your WEIGHT Forever

Research shows that an 8-hour eating window may lead to greater weight loss than other time-restricted eating patterns. FreshSplash · E+/Getty An 8-hour eating window was linked to greater weight loss than a 12-hour window or no time restriction, but not significantly more than a 10-hour window. Time-restricted eating (TRE) is a form of intermittent fasting that limits eating to a set number of hours each day without necessarily restricting calories. Shorter eating windows were linked to mod

The Foods in Your Pantry Linked to MULTIPLE Deadly Diseases

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

Why MICRODOSING Weight Loss Drugs Might Actually Work

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

FDA Just Approved a BREAKTHROUGH Pill for Deadly Breast Cancer

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Why Women Are Suddenly Getting Testosterone — But Can't ACCESS It

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

What Simone Biles Thought Was Dandruff Turned Out to Be THIS

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

The Eye Disease Steph Curry Didn't Know He HAD

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

Why Maria Shriver Says You're NEVER Too Young to Worry About Alzheimer's

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

The Unexpected Link Between Breast Size and MIGRAINES

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

What Exercise Does to Postmenopausal Women's BRAINS

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

Why Women and Young Adults Are EXHAUSTED More Than Everyone Else

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

Are You Eating Enough of THIS to Avoid Heart Disease?

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

What Matters MORE for Weight Loss Than Counting Calories

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

Healthline Just Announced Its First-Ever 2026 AWARDS

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

TikTok Is Convincing Millions They Have Disorders They DON'T Actually Have

Maladaptive daydreaming, obsessional jealousy and misophonia are now topics of study as social media trends force psychiatrists to rethink their diagnostic “bible.”

The Doomscrolling Cure That Therapists Are Actually RECOMMENDING

With seemingly endless studies showing doomscrolling is bad for mental health, more people are rethinking their relationship with social media and digital content. Enter “bloomscrolling,” the latest trend on social media, which encourages people to intentionally and actively seek out uplifting and inspiring content online. According to experts, it reflects a broader shift away from passively consuming negative news content. Sreela Roy-Greene, a licensed therapist at online therapy platform Bette

The AI System Secretly Deciding What You PAY for Healthcare

As AI codes billing inside hospitals, insurers say costs are being added to a bloated health care system. Blue Cross Blue Shield put the tab near $1 billion.

Mostly, Health Insurers Maintain Medicare Advantage Markets For 2027

Health insurers in privatized Medicare Advantage are for the most part maintaining their 2027 geographic footprints after a multi-year period of retrenchment.

Measles Is Back — And Hospitals Are SCRAMBLING to Adapt

The US resurgence of measles is forcing hospitals and health systems to adopt new protocols and procedures to deal with a disease they thought was in the past.

A Diagnosis Is Where Better Care Begins

For a family navigating a rare or genetic disease, a diagnosis can be life-changing. After months or even years of appointments, tests, referrals, and unanswered questions, finally understanding what is causing a child’s symptoms brings families an answer they have often been searching for too long. But an answer is not the end of the journey. It is the beginning of better care, and that distinction is fundamental to the promise of genomic medicine. The value of a diagnosis is what clinicians an

The Cheese That Just Hospitalized 8 People — Is It in YOUR Fridge?

A series of raw milk cheeses have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination after 13 people were sickened, including eight who required hospitalization. California-based Sierra Nevada Cheese Company said it is recalling all of its Grazier Raw Milk Cheese products following an outbreak investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of the Tuesday, September 29, recall notice, illnesses have been reported in nine states:

The One-Minute-a-Week Exercise That Could SAVE Your Heart

Performing isometric exercises like wall squats and planks just a few times per week may help lower blood pressure. VioletaStoimenova/E+/Getty Images Just one or two isometric exercise sessions per week may help lower blood pressure in the short term, according to a new study. Performing isometric exercises, such as wall squats and planks, three times a week may provide long-term benefits. Experts say people beginning an isometric exercise program should start slowly and build up their rout

Depression Symptoms Show DIFFERENT Patterns in the Brain Than We Thought

A new review suggests that depression might be better understood as a collection of symptoms as opposed to a single brain disorder.

How This Simple Combination REVERSED Diabetes in Early-Onset Patients

A low-energy diet combined with a structured exercise program led to early onset type 2 diabetes remission. FreshSplash/E+/Getty Images A new study found that a low-energy diet and exercise reversed early onset type 2 diabetes in half of participants. This is important because early onset diabetes can lead to earlier health decline and other complications. Experts suggest eating a good-quality diet and reducing calories by about 500–700 daily to lose weight. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate-i

Daredevil Jaan Roose prepares to walk slackline high above central Seoul

Estonian will navigate narrow ribbon, 160 metres long and 120 metres high, near the city’s famous Gyeongbokgung palace on Thursday Estonian aerial athlete Jaan Roose will attempt to cross a 160-metre long highline suspended 120 metres above central Seoul on Thursday. Roose, a three-time slackline world champion, will step out on to a narrow polyester ribbon between the Koreana hotel and the Dong-A Media Center, near the capital city’s famous Gyeongbokgung palace and Gwanghwamun square. Continue

How The Golden State Valkyries Built A WNBA Business Powerhouse

The Golden State Valkyries built a WNBA business powerhouse in two seasons, driving record attendance, 12,000+ season ticket holders and a No. 2 playoff seed.

Why Giants HC John Harbaugh Is EXCITED About QB J.J. McCarthy

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh details why he's excited the franchise traded for quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Many Extension Eligible Players Mark Last Bit Of Offseason Business For Pacers

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What Tom Brady Sees in Brock Purdy That Others DON'T

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Why the Cleveland Guardians Could Pull Off the IMPOSSIBLE This Year

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The FC Barcelona Star Even Real Madrid's Goalkeeper Can't IGNORE

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The Billion-Dollar Stadium Scam Your Taxes Are FUNDING

Americans are crazy about sports. But whether that passion requires taxpayers to subsidize new facilities every time leagues and franchises ask for them needs rigorous scrutiny. A lot of money is at stake. For 2025, the NFL reported some $14.5 billion in revenue, while the MLB collected an estimated $12.2 billion and the NBA earned almost $12 billion. Given these numbers, it’s no surprise that leagues and franchises have sought to build bigger, fancier facilities. But such projects come with hef

FC Barcelona's Bold Move to Steal a Manchester City STAR

News of FC Barcelona trying to sign a Manchester City first team starter has emerged amid the Premier League giants being found of 115 financial rule breaches.

Ivan Toney Denies Soho Nightclub Assault

England striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub last year.

The NFL Legacy Secret Behind Notre Dame's DOMINANCE

Eight Notre Dame players have fathers who are ex-NFL veterans, including seven who are in their first or second years at the school. The Irish are No. 3 in the AP poll.

The Blue Jays Castoff Whose Injury Ended His Playoff DREAMS

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The 17-Year-Old Who Will Soon ECLIPSE Messi

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Why the Phillies Won't Explain THIS Shocking Playoff Decision

The Philadelphia Phillies’ minor league manager refused to elaborate after pulling an exciting young talent out of a championship game.

The Ronald Acuna Jr. Injury Message That Has Braves Fans WORRIED

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II offered an emotional response about the superstar slugger’s importance in the lineup.

FC Barcelona 2023 Star Wants To Return To Club Under Flick, Reports SPORT

An FC Barcelona 2023/2024 squad member wants to emulate Joao Cancelo by returning to the club under Hansi Flick.

What Time Is F1's Bahrain Grand Prix In Malaysia? Here's How To Watch

Here's the full 2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix schedule, including race start times, qualifying, practice and global TV broadcast details.

Mets Boss Sends Freddy Peralta Message After Sudden Rays Turnaround

The New York Mets’ beleaguered executive David Stearns offered a clear response about the star pitcher after a Tampa Bay Rays change.

Chicago Fire Reveal New Stadium's Hospitality Details

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Why the Ultra-Rich Are Suddenly Buying RACEHORSES Like Never Before

Keeneland's 2026 September Yearling Sale, the world's largest thoroughbred auction, grossed a record $536.7 million.

The Barcelona Player Whose Jersey Is OUTSELLING Everyone Else

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Man City's Defense Strategy Could EXPOSE a Government Connection

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Why Caitlin Clark's New Nike Shoes Vanished in HOURS

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Judge Permanently DISMISSES Charges Against Former Olympian

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The U-Turn That Just Changed Manchester City's ENTIRE Future

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The Tiny IMAGE That Just Sparked Massive BACKLASH at Nikon

Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.

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Celebrity Traitors Returns — Here's What You NEED to Know

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Bradley Whitford Reveals Plans to Bring Back The WEST WING

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The Data That Suggests Avatar's Future Is In SERIOUS Trouble

Disney’s Avatar series was once the most bankable franchise in Hollywood, but director James Cameron has questioned whether future films will ever come to fruition. There is good reason for this.

The Broadcasting Legend Who Changed British TV FOREVER Is Gone

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Why Laura Benanti Says Playing Melania Was One of Her PROUDEST Roles

Laura Benanti is out of the woods and into a thicket that is very different from her initial Broadway base: the world of stand-up comedy. Officially, “Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares” is a “one-woman show,” but she says the only reason she shies away from calling it stand-up at all is because she respects the people […]

Will Dr. Cox SURVIVE? 'Scrubs' Showrunner Reveals What's Coming

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 2 first two episodes of the “Scrubs” revival, which aired Wednesday night on ABC and will stream next day on Hulu. When ABC’s “Scrubs” returned earlier this year after a nearly 16-year break, fans were quite divided on one major change in character dynamics: J.D. (Zach […]

'Obsession' Submitted In Golden Globes' Musical Or Comedy Categories, Report Says

Curry Barker’s horror blockbuster "Obsession" is getting off to a strange start this awards season by competing in a category at the Golden Globes that seems to make little sense.

What Netflix's Boss Really Thinks About His BIGGEST Rivals

If Ted Sarandos is concerned about any competitive edge that a Paramount/Warner Bros. merger might pose, he’s not showing it. Speaking Wednesday at the Bloomberg Screentime conference, Sarandos was mostly dismissive of any rivalry: “It’s looked on paper so far it’s one and one,” he said, referring to the company’s two streaming services. “So I […]

Why Millions Could Lose Access to Starz TONIGHT

Starz could go dark tonight for Verizon Fios subscribers, the network announced Wednesday. The two sides are engaged in an intense licensing negotiation, and with their current deal expiring at midnight ET, there’s a chance it will go dark for subs. In a statement, Starz said it “has been negotiating in good faith with Verizon […]

South Park's Latest Target: Billionaires, Data Centers, and TRUMP

In the second episode of “South Park” (or, rather, “South America”) Season 29, an impassioned Butters sets out to rid South Park of “billionaire weenies” — which, as it turns out, are literal penises — when their data centers start getting in the way of him and his favorite thing: Dr. Pimple Popper. Because of […]

'Doraemon the Movie' Guardians on Taking Nobita's Undersea Adventure to Indian Cinemas: 'It Transcends Generations' (EXCLUSIVE)

“Doraemon” has been on Indian television for 21 years, long enough, by TV Asahi’s reckoning, for the franchise to start passing from one generation of viewers to the next. Now the Japanese broadcaster is taking the franchise into cinemas. “Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil” opens across India on […]

What Anne Hathaway Values MORE Than an Oscar

When it comes to the New York Knicks, Anne Hathaway is their good luck charm. Let’s revisit: On April 20, the Knicks lost Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series to the Atlanta Hawks. On May 1, Hathaway’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” premiered and featured a scene where Hathaway’s character chats up Knicks star […]

Palme d'Or Winner 'Fjord' to Open Jakarta World Cinema as Festival Spreads Across Indonesia

Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord,” which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year, will open Jakarta World Cinema, the Indonesian festival said Thursday as it revealed a 2026 program that also includes the top prize winners from Venice and Berlin. The Indonesian premiere of Thai filmmaker Banjong Pisanthanakun’s “Inherit” will close the event. The lineup draws […]

The Tragedy That ENDED the Feud Between Quavo and Offset

Quavo recently opened up about how the death of his nephew and Migos groupmate Takeoff impacted his then-fractured relationship with fellow group member Offset. “I feel like it eased it a little bit,” said the singer during a video interview with Complex. “It threw out all the things that I was upset about or that […]

South Park's Brutal Takedown of Podcast BILLIONAIRES

The episode mocked billionaires by depicting them as being obsessed with appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast and spreading COVID conspiracies on social media.

Venice Golden Lion Winner Milcho Manchevski's 'Sister Brother Manhole Cover' Heads to Tokyo for World Premiere, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

“Sister Brother Manhole Cover,” the new feature from Venice Golden Lion winner Milcho Manchevski, will world premiere in the Tokyo International Film Festival’s main competition. Variety is debuting the trailer. Francesca Breccia’s Coccinelle Film Sales is handling the film and will start selling it to international buyers during Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market. Manchevski […]

Indonesian Director Ariani Darmawan Ends 15-Year Hiatus With 'Jani Be Good,' Debuts Trailer Ahead of Tokyo World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Indonesian director Ariani Darmawan is ending a 15-year absence from filmmaking with her debut feature, “Jani Be Good,” which will world premiere in the Asian Future competition at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival. Variety is debuting the film’s first trailer. The drama is titled “Desember Jani” in Indonesian and produced by Jakarta outfit Palari […]

Florence Pugh and Hoon Lee Form the Beating Heart of Netflix's Rich 'East of Eden' Adaptation: TV Review

“East of Eden,” the John Steinbeck novel, opens with a place: the author’s native Salinas Valley, the fertile terrain transitioning from the nation’s frontier to its bread basket at the turn of the 20th century. “East of Eden,” the Netflix limited series created by actor and screenwriter Zoe Kazan, opens with a person: Cathy Ames […]

Garin Nugroho, Mishima Yukiko, Qiu Jiongjiong Titles Among 15 in Tokyo Film Festival Competition

The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival has unveiled its complete program, led by a 15-film main competition featuring work by Indonesian director Garin Nugroho, Japanese filmmaker Mishima Yukiko and Hong Kong-based Qiu Jiongjiong. The competition spans world and Asian premieres. Seven titles receive world premieres: “The Canary’s Lullaby,” a Taiwan-Japan co-production directed by Ikeda Akira; […]

The Beloved British Icon the World Just LOST

Dame Esther Rantzen was "an inspirational individual", the director of her Childline helpline says.

The International Oscar Race Just Got CROWDED With These Contenders

The campaigns for the Oscar for international feature film are gaining momentum, with final submissions due by Oct. 1. The Oscars shortlists will be revealed on Dec. 15, with 15 international films selected to be voted on by Academy members in all branches who commit to watch all 15 films. Oscar nominations will be revealed […]

Mediapro's Big Bet on Local Voices and GLOBAL Muscle

Spain’s independent production scene is leaning into a familiar playbook — strong creators, distinctive local stories and plenty of hustle — while looking for new ways to make those stories travel. At the 6th Iberseries & Platino Industria confab in Madrid, executives from The Mediapro Studio companies Globomedia, 100 Balas, Big Bang Media, Cimarrón Cine […]

The Scripted Formula Behind Banijay's UNSTOPPABLE Success

With 170 labels across 25 territories, Banijay Entertainment has plenty of scale. But at Iberseries & Platino Industria, Steve Matthews, head of scripted, creative, made clear that the company’s global strategy doesn’t begin with scale, platforms or market trends. It begins with writers. “Good writers, I mean, it really boils down to that,” said Maria […]

Ballet Star Tiler Peck Makes Historic London West End DEBUT

New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck will make her West End debut in “Little Dancer,” the Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical about the girl who posed for Edgar Degas’ famous sculpture. It opens at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket on Feb. 15, 2027. Susan Stroman directs and choreographs the limited run, which will […]

Angelina Jolie Just Sold a Mansion With Secrets Hollywood WON'T Forget

Angelina Jolie has sold her enormous Los Angeles estate for $24.75 million—months after putting the opulent property on the market and confessing she wants to leave the U.S. for good.

Universal's New Ride Made Rich Neighbors So Angry They Did THIS

Don’t have too much fun, you’ll upset the neighbors. | Photo: Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Universal Studios Hollywood has pledged to erect another sound barrier around its latest attraction after local residents complained about the bloodcurdling screams from riders. In a meeting attended by at least 350 people yesterday, park execs also promised that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift won't operate between 8AM and 9AM for the rest of the year, Deadline reports. Several m

Kimmel and De Niro's Late-Night Skit ROASTS Trump and FCC Chair

Last month, Kimmel accused the FCC of threatening his show and network, preventing him from airing an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.

Why This BAFTA Nominee Will Watch From a SEPARATE Room

Just over than seven months after the British Academy faced one of its biggest controversies in years after the N-word was shouted out during the BAFTA Film awards ceremony, BAFTA has had to revisit the moment as it contends with the upcoming BAFTA Scotland awards. The incident — which came to significantly overshadow the 2026 […]

Woody Allen's Next Move After YEARS of Controversy

WestEnd Films has boarded world sales on Woody Allen’s new feature, which is set to begin shooting in Madrid on Oct. 5. Written and directed by Allen, the contemporary comedy will star Marton Csokas (“The Lord of the Rings,” “The Equalizer”), Jemima Kirke (“Girls,” “Sex Education”), Jakob Oftebro (“Hamilton,” “Kon-Tiki”), Peter Vives (“The Time in […]

Jersey Indie Podcaster Showcases Signal Awards Finalists

The 2026 Signal Awards have announced their finalists, recognizing audio projects across a broad spectrum of categories. Winners will be announced on October 20, 2026, in Brooklyn, New York.

Black Podcasting Awards Names 2026 Winners

The Black Podcasting Awards recently concluded its seventh season by honoring 44 podcasts and one legendary podcaster across 57 categories during an online event.

Kanye's Russian Tour Just Got CANCELLED After Weeks of Mystery

Chaos has surrounded the St Petersburg shows since the stadium said it had not agreed to host the rapper.

Tony Bennett's Final Album Helped Cement Lady Gaga's Jazzy Musical Path

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's 'Love for Sale' turns five, marking the legend's final studio album and a key moment in Gaga's lasting jazz career.

Julianne Moore to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From Jesse Eisenberg

Julianne Moore will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Rome Film Festival. The Oscar-winning actress will attend the Italian premiere of her new film “The Debut,” directed by Jesse Eisenberg, who will also hand her the prize. The Rome Film Festival honor for Moore was announced in a statement by Salvatore Nastasi, […]

Woody Allen's New Movie to Star Marton Csokas and Jemima Kirke

Marton Csokas (“The Lord of the Rings,” “The Equalizer”) and Jemima Kirke (“Girls,” “Sex Education”) have joined the cast of Woody Allen’s new feature, which is set to begin shooting in Madrid on Oct. 5. WestEnd Films has boarded world sales. Written and directed by Allen, the contemporary comedy will also star Jakob Oftebro (“Hamilton,” […]

Why This Year's Biggest Game Launch Might Be DOOMED

There are few blockbuster games that are as confident as Gears of War: E-Day. A prequel to one of Xbox's most transformative titles, E-Day knows exactly what it wants to be: a brutal, tense, and self-aware action game, one that is stronger because it doesn't deviate from that premise. Twenty years since the original Gears of War, there's still nothing like its particular brand of up-close cover shooter gameplay, and E-Day shows that it still hits hard two decades later. As Xbox moves into a mess

Amazon's New 'Carrie' Adaptation Is a NIGHTMARE — But Not the Way You Think

Do we really need a new version of Carrie? That's the question that plagues any attempt to reimagine the classic horror tale. Stephen King's 1974 novel remains one of his most iconic, and the film version from Brian De Palma and Sissy Spacek two years later remains unsurpassed, despite a handful adaptations that followed in the ensuing decades. Any new iteration of the story bears the burden of proving why it needs to exist in the first place. Mike Flanagan's new Carrie series on Prime Video man

Megan Fox Just Did Something BOLD About a Taboo Topic

Add one more popular face to the growing universe of superheroes on TV and streaming services and in film. Megan Fox, the well-known actress and model, has a starring role in a new ad campaign from telehealth company Ro and her mission, done while donning a skintight red suit and portraying herself as the human […]

R.L. Stine Is Making His First ORIGINAL Horror Movie — And It's Not What You Expect

“R.L. Stine’s Afraid of Clowns,” a new original horror movie from the prolific “Goosebumps” author, is coming to Tubi in 2027, Variety can exclusively reveal. Cast members for “Afraid of Clowns” include Frankie Honey, Ava Ferrer, Azriel Dalman, Joe Moore and “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 8 champion Jimbo. An official logline for the […]

The Film That Just DOMINATED the Golden Horse Nominations

Sabu’s “Arrested Memory” topped the field for the 63rd Golden Horse Awards with 11 nominations, one ahead of Shu Qi’s “Girl,” which picked up 10. Joseph Hsu Chen-chieh’s “Double Happiness” and Yeung Leung-chuen’s “We Are Born Good” are next with nine each. All four titles are in the running for best narrative feature and best […]

The FEAR That Drove Mike Faist to 'East of Eden'

The actor, known for roles in "West Side Story" and "Challengers," opens up about playing Charles Trask in Netflix's limited series adaptation of "East of Eden."

14 Film Projects From 15 Countries Head to Thessaloniki's Co-Production FORUM

Agora, the industry section of the Thessaloniki Film Festival, has selected 14 film projects from 15 countries for the Crossroads Co-production Forum, which runs from Nov. 8-12. The projects come from across Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean region. The jury consists of Ioanna Bolomyti, producer and founder of Atalante Productions (Greece), Fred Burle, producer at […]

Johnny Depp's First Hollywood Film in 8 Years Does WHAT to Christmas?

Paramount Pictures has released a second trailer for “Ebenezer,” Ti West’s spooky take on the classic “A Christmas Carol” starring Johnny Depp as the grumpy, holiday-hating Scrooge. The logline for “Ebenezer” is simply: “The name you know, the story you don’t.” Judging from the trailer, West — known for directing the horror trilogy “X” — […]

The HBO Divorce Thriller That Will Make You Question EVERYTHING

From “Hijack” and “Lupin” creator George Kay, HBO and Sky Television’s “War” is a thrilling legal drama highlighting a bitter, high-profile divorce. Though the couple at the center of the story are tech billionaire Morgan Henderson (Dominic West) and A-list actress Carla Duval (Sienna Miller), their rapidly collapsing marriage anchors “War,” which looks well beyond […]

The Dark Magic School Show That's About to Become Your OBSESSION

From “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” creator Tim Federle, Freeform’s latest YA drama, “Coven Academy” — originally intended for Disney+ — follows three young witches as they navigate their burgeoning powers and friendship amid the chaos, anxiety and joy of being teenage girls. Intriguing and heartfelt, with sinister elements, the show highlights the importance […]

Carly Rae Jepsen Just Announced Tour Dates That Will Make You CRY

Carly Rae Jepsen has announced her upcoming “Day and Night” 2027 North American tour, with stops at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum and New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The trek supports her eighth album, “Day and Night,” a double-disc offering split between more folk-oriented tracks and dance bangers. The tour kicks off in Canada on […]

Why Ed Sheeran Refused to Join U2's Ukraine ANTHEM

U2 and Ed Sheeran collaborated earlier this year on the song “Yours Eternally” off the band’s “Days of Ash” EP, which dropped in February. Bono told Rolling Stone UK in a new interview that Sheeran expressed his resistance to U2 about doing such a politically-minded song. “Yours Eternally” features Ukrainian musician Taras Topolia, and the […]

Former MTV Boss Launches Studio Focused Entirely on ROMANCE

Fugitive Films co-founder Jamie Gordon and former MTV scripted programming chief Maggie Malina have launched Rommi, a new romance genre-focused, vertical content production studio. Per the NYC-based team, Rommi’s strategy involves commissioning original stories from established, best-selling authors to be adapted for the screen prior to any publication debut. The studio will debut its first […]

Doc Society Announces Fund for Films Building BETTER Futures

Doc Society, the London-headquartered non-profit organization that funds and supports independent documentary filmmakers, has announced the launch of a new fund. The Doc Society Love & Rockets Fund is an international fund dedicated to cinematic non-fiction features it says are “in service of better futures.” The fund will award non-recoupable grants of up to $150,000, […]

Woody Allen's Next Movie Promises Romance, Intrigue and INFIDELITY

In Madrid to present two of his actors, Alexi Wasser and Peter Vives, Woody Allen, 90, revealed some details about his upcoming plans to shoot in the Spanish capital for the first time. “Madrid is a very elegant and beautiful city and perfect for the kind of atmosphere that I wanted for the story,” said […]

How 'Evita' Just Reimagined Its Most ICONIC Scene for Times Square

Rachel Zegler hesitated when “Evita” director Jamie Lloyd pitched her on his big idea for their West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical. Zegler was portraying Argentine first lady Eva Perón as a modern pop star, and Lloyd wanted his leading lady to perform the show’s best-known song, “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” […]

Sia Just Sold Half Her Music for $180 MILLION

Pophouse Entertainment, the Sweden-based entertainment and music investment firm co-founded by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus, has acquired a 50% stake in the publishing and master music rights of Australian singer-songwriter, Sia, for $180 million. According to the announcement, Pophouse will support Sia in developing new creative ventures while continuing to steward her body of work. While […]

Sabrina Carpenter's Breakout Just Became a Bestselling SMASH Again

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” returns to the top 10 on two U.K. sales charts more than two years after the song became her breakout hit.

Christina Ricci Joins Reese's Search for America's Top HALLOWEEN Street

Yellowjackets star Christina Ricci joins Kathy Najimy and digital creators on Reese’s first Halloween Council, connecting film, TV and social media audiences.

Nathan Fielder Lived With Elizabeth Holmes — 'She Seems GENUINE, But I KNOW She's a Liar'

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s wild Elizabeth Holmes documentary, “You Can See Everything,” screened at the New York Film Festival Wednesday night after it received rave reviews and Oscar buzz from its surprise Telluride Film Festival premiere weeks ago. The packed New York audience was laughing, gasping and cringing throughout the entire three-hour documentary, which […]

Dexter Returns as an AGED Vigilante — What's He HIDING Now?

Multifaceted serial killer Dexter Morgan is back for more. Paramount+ revealed the trailer for “Dexter: Resurrection” Season 2, with Michael C. Hall stepping back into the shoes of the blood splatter expert with an unusual side hustle. The trailer shows an older, wiser Dexter who finds himself stuck between a rock and a hard place. […]

Rome MIA Market Unveils New Format With Star-Studded ROSTER

Rome’s MIA Market — which is dedicated to international TV series, animation, feature films and documentaries — is set to kick off its 12th edition with a new format that will expand its venues to several hotels in the Eternal City’s Via Veneto, of “La Dolce Vita” fame, while also seeking to create a synergy […]

Variety's New York Legends Power List: Who RULES NYC?

With 8.5 million people spread over just 300 square miles, New York is the most populous city in America. Home to Broadway, Wall Street, the Met, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Comedy Cellar and, of course, the news media, New York is where the conversation starts and ends. Variety’s 2026 New York Legends Power List […]

AGC Studios Launches Digital Division Focused on Creator-Led IP

Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, whose credits include more than 50 films and TV series, has launched AGC Digital, a new division that will partner with digital creators to turn their ideas, content and audiences into entertainment franchises. AGC Digital will “partner with creators to develop original IP and leverage AGC’s capabilities across financing, development, production, […]

The Media Executive Both Paramount and CNN Are DESPERATE to Keep

Paramount Skydance and CNN chief Mark Thompson are in the “early stages” of discussions that could keep him as the leader of the news giant, according to a person familiar with the matter, a sign that the company is likely to keep CBS News and CNN apart initially as it navigates its purchase of Warner […]

'La Bola Negra' Star Guitarricadelafuente to Receive Discovery Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival

“La Bola Negra” star Guitarricadelafuente will be honored with the Discovery Award at this year’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival. The musician is being recognized for his breakout feature acting debut in the Oscar-buzzy drama. In the movie, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi — popularly known as Los Javis — Guitarricadelafuente stars as Sebastián, […]

The Fortnite Gamer Who Just Became a BUSINESS Empire

Professional “Fornite” player and star gamer Cody “Clix” Conrod has launched Full Box Inc., a creator-led holding company to encompasses his nine businesses, ventures and community initiatives A nod to the sport itself, the name “Full Box” comes directly from the massive Epic Games-developed online game, where the term describes surrounding an opponent with control, […]

The Morning TV Shakeup That Just ENDED Maria Bartiromo's Era

Fox Business Network plans to replace Maria Bartiromo’s single-anchor morning program with a new version of its “Big Money” roundtable, offering up a group of anchors who will now vie with for financial-news aficionados against CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” The Fox Corp.-backed outlet said it will launch “Big Money in the Mornings,” hosted by Dagen McDowell, […]

The Niall Horan Song That Just DESTROYED One Direction's Legacy

Niall Horan’s “This Town” is certified five-times platinum exactly 10 years after its release, tying Harry Styles and Zayn’s debut solo singles.

Theaters Just Spent $2.7 BILLION to Make You Never Want to Stream Again

As the summer box office closes at an all-time high, theaters across North America are aiming to keep audiences engaged by spending $2.7 billion over the past two years on upgrades and innovations. The exhibition chains are investing big in amenities such as premium large formats and expanded food and beverage services, according to Cinema […]

The Viral Dating Show That's About to Say GOODBYE Forever

“Chicken Shop Date” is coming to Netflix. The final season of Amelia Dimoldenberg’s popular interview series will air on the streamer on Oct. 2, at the same time it will go live on the host’s YouTube and social media channels. Netflix is also adding past episodes from the “Chicken Shop Date” library, including interviews with […]

Tim Heidecker's Joe Rogan PARODY Just Found a Shocking New Home

Five years after the comedian went viral with a 12-hour blabberthon mocking the king of bro podcasting, he’s back in character to shill a supplement called “Crab Salts.”

The Grammy Category That's DIVIDING the Music World

Grammy chief Harvey Mason Jr. has issued a statement in which he says the Awards’ controversial newest category, Asian Pop, will go forward for the 2027 ceremony. Mason had previously signaled that the Recording Academy was reconsidering the new category in the wake of decidedly split reactions after it was announced in June. BTS in […]

Searchlight Submits Original Song From 'Behemoth!' for Oscars

Searchlight Pictures will officially submit “Your God Is Sleeping” from “Behemoth!,” a new drama film by Tony Gilroy, for consideration in the original song category at the Oscars, Variety has learned exclusively. The film stars Pedro Pascal as Alex Serian, a gifted musician and cellist who returns home to Los Angeles after 20 years on […]

Jackie Chan, Anil Kapoor Films Win Big at Asian Academy Awards

Films fronted by Jackie Chan and Anil Kapoor are among the 335 national winners named by the Asian Academy Creative Awards. “The Shadow’s Edge” won Best Feature Film for Chinese Mainland, and “Subedaar” won it for India. The winners come from 18 nations and territories and span 39 categories. They now move on to the […]

UTA Streamlines Leadership as Matt Rice Rises to President

UTA has taken a dramatic step to streamline the leadership of its film and TV lit and talent departments to reflect the industry trends of blurring lines between disciplines. As part of the change, agency veteran Matt Rice has been promoted to president of the new UTA Filmed Entertainment unit. In the new structure, UTA’s […]

Middleburg Film Festival Sets 'Being Heumann' as Closing Night Film

“Being Heumann,” Oscar winner Siân Heder’s Apple Original Film, will close the 14th Middleburg Film Festival, which runs Oct. 15-18. The festival has also set Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s “La Bola Negra” as its Friday Spotlight and Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!” as its Sunday Spotlight. As previously announced, the festival will open with Jesse Eisenberg’s […]