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Why Anthropic and the POPE Are Fighting Over AI

Even before AI made its way into all of our pockets, tech leaders spent decades warning the world about it. Anthropic has been particularly vocal about the disastrous consequences of reckless AI development. The company has also reportedly been focused on AI consciousness and the moral implications. A new report by The New York Times revealed that over the last year, Anthropic cofounder Christopher Olah has embarked on a journey to answer two central questions: not whether AI is dangerous, but r

Fast Company·Tech·25d ago

This Website Is Google Maps With a TIME MACHINE

It’s tough to talk tech without talking about maps. The almighty Maps app has become a core part of day-to-day life for so many of us these days—but for all the helpful features those apps have, there’s one layer they’ve never fully offered. Today, I want to introduce you to a truly cool tool I encountered that gives you a time-traveling pass to rewind any map in front of you and uncover all the hidden history behind it. It’s fascinating, eye-opening, and also just a ton of fun to explore. This

Fast Company·Tech·25d ago

Your iPhone Has a Siri AI KILL SWITCH — Here's How

Last month, Apple rolled out its long-awaited AI chatbot, dubbed Siri AI. The launch comes at a time when investors see AI as a must-have offering, while consumers are increasingly cautious about the effects that artificial intelligence will have on their lives and society at large. As AI backlash mounts, it is the latter group who may be the least interested in—or most distrustful of—the new Siri AI.  Siri AI is built on top of Google’s Gemini foundational models and is available on every iPhon

Fast Company·Tech·25d ago

How AI Is Making Scams IMPOSSIBLE to Detect (And How to Fight Back)

Recently, I received an email solicitation from a PR company offering to help me promote my book. While I get these kinds of solicitation emails on occasion, this one impressed me with the level of detail it included about both my book and my career. Feeling pleased that someone had done their homework on me, I showed the email to my spouse. He took one look at it and knew that it was a pitch generated by artificial intelligence. It was clear to him that the sender had asked an AI to craft a per

Fast Company·Tech·25d ago

The Technology That Just Made 3D Movies WORTH Watching Again

My colleague Cameron Faulkner models a pair of Xreal glasses. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Why am I suddenly buying up every 3D Blu-ray I can find after 3D became one of the biggest tech flops of all time? The technology's finally ready for 3D movies to shine, more than 15 years since James Cameron's Avatar wowed me on the big screen and went on to become the highest-grossing film worldwide. Video glasses are giving me the experience I've always desired. I've always loved 3D movies,

The Verge·Tech·24d ago

The OpenAI Insider Who Just QUIT and Revealed What's Really Happening

David Robinson used to write the safety reports that accompanied every major model release at OpenAI. This week, he resigned from his position and is now speaking out in an editorial in The Atlantic. It's understandable if you're feeling a bit cynical about everyone suddenly coming out of the woodwork to warn about how dangerous the thing they helped build is. They did, after all, make this mess. But that doesn't mean we should discount their warnings. Robinson says that the culture in industry

The Verge·Tech·24d ago

Why This CEO Thinks AI Emails Are KILLING Real Conversation

Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops. Samples pulled from the service have found their way into massive hits like Lisa's "Money" and "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter. (The original samples are here and here, for the curious.) Before that, Kakul held executive roles at Flickr, Yahoo, GitHub, and Adobe. Throughout her career, Kakul has found herself at the intersection of Silicon Valley and creatives. That's been espe

The Verge·Tech·24d ago

The Prime Day Deals You Need to Grab 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

The Verge·Tech·24d ago

Capcom's FUTURE Where AI Creates Your Favorite Games

Capcom's Pragmata might be all about the horrors of AI, but in practice the studio doesn't seem so down on the tech. During the Capcom Open Conference RE: 2026 programmer Satoshi Ishida gave a presentation with the mouthful of a title: "The Outlook and Future of the REX Project, Further Evolving the RE Engine for the Next Generation." During the talk he laid out the challenges facing studios producing games at the scale of Resident Evil, which can make even simple tasks extremely time consuming.

The Verge·Tech·24d ago
Business

What This McKinsey Partner Said About Women CEOs That BACKFIRED

Julia Carreon didn’t anticipate that a LinkedIn post promoting her new book would spark an exchange that made a persuasive case for why she wrote the book in the first place.  Carreon, a former executive at Citigroup and Wells Fargo, had drawn on her experience climbing the ranks of Wall Street to write Walking on Broken Glass: Navigating the Aftermath of the Glass Ceiling, which was published in September. The book touched on the notion of the “glass cliff,” a term that academics use to capture

The TV Executive Who Could Control EVERYTHING After Merger

Paramount TV media chair George Cheeks, whose domain has included all of CBS in addition to the Paramount cable networks, is said to be in line for an expanded oversight at the newly merged Paramount-Warner Bros. entity (which will be named “Skydance,” the company revealed Friday). Skydance would not comment, but Cheeks has been seen […]

Variety·Business·25d ago

What To Do When Your Boss Won't Stop CHANGING Direction

When Clara came to me, she was exhausted, confused, and, for the first time in her career, starting to feel she was losing her ability to lead effectively.  That morning, her boss had done the same thing he’d been doing every week for the past seven months. He had once again changed his thinking on the direction she and her team should be moving. Not two days earlier, she had left a one-on-one with him feeling confident about what he was asking for, and she had communicated the pivot to her team

The 4 Boundaries That Will Save Your CAREER From People-Pleasing

A client came into my therapy office one afternoon ready to quit her job. She’d been passed over for another promotion and had no idea why. I suggested that before resigning, she ask her boss why she wasn’t advancing. She came back to her next appointment stunned. Her boss had told her she lacked leadership skills. “For 10 years, I did everything asked of me,” she said. “If someone said jump, I asked how high. I thought I looked eager. But my boss said he couldn’t make me a leader because I don’

Can David Ellison Pull Off the IMPOSSIBLE Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger?

David Ellison has emerged victorious. And he’s boldly — or arrogantly, if you prefer — decided to name the entertainment giant that he’s bolted together Skydance Corp., nodding to the original name of his film production firm that has swallowed up two Hollywood studios over the past 14 months. Defying skeptics and beating back opponents, […]

Variety·Business·24d ago

The Debt Crisis That's CRASHING Global Bond Markets

High Government Debt Is Adding Fuel to the Global Bond-Market Selloff  WSJ Bond market bust: A key rate just blew through another decades-old record  CNN Wall Street Tries to Live With 5% Yields as Market Cracks Grow  Bloomberg.com Bond yields are hovering near multi-year highs: What it means for your wallet  Fox Business Edward Jones CEO says the surge in bond yields hasn't derailed the bull case for stocks: 'I'm just never going to bet against America'  Yahoo Finance

The $28 Billion Industry Fighting for Its SURVIVAL Against Federal Ban

A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Year-end countdown: The federal ban threatening to upend the THC drink boom  NPR Local hemp and CBD businesses say new federal restrictions could force them to close  WEAU New federal law puts an end to the hemp industry, Oregon businesses say  Oregon Capital Chronicle Federal Changes Will Put Hemp Industry Operators Out Of Business, Oregon Retailers And Suppliers Say 

Politics

The Cornell Sex Assault Case That Has New York's GOVERNOR Furious

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Letitia James, the attorney general, to investigate the original allegations and why a police report omitted crucial information.

The Campus Case That Has New York's GOVERNOR Furious

What to know about the Cornell University rape allegations  The Washington Post D.A. in Cornell Rape Inquiry Declined to Review Additional Evidence  The New York Times Assembly Speaker Heastie responds to Governor's push to pass sexual assault loophole law  WRGB Cornell rape case: New York governor removes DA from investigation, says Jane Doe was 'failed' by police and prosecutor  Yahoo The Post–Me Too Generation Gets Its Me Too Moment  New York Magazine

Why Trump's BIGGEST Rallies Now Have Empty SEATS

In Alabama, Trump Relives His Glory Days (This Time With Some Empty Seats)  The New York Times Trump revisits the scene of his political ascent as Republicans struggle  The Washington Post Live updates: Trump holds rally in Alabama a month out from Election Day  NBC News Mobile set for President Trump's Friday night midterm rally  WEAR-TV Alabama Democrats see Trump’s Mobile rally as a sign of GOP nerves  MS NOW

The Evidence Cornell Prosecutors Refused To LOOK AT

D.A. in Cornell Rape Inquiry Declined to Review Additional Evidence  The New York Times How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Action  The New York Times DA did not review witness statements and other evidence Cornell police collected in alleged gang rape of student  NBC News Cornell rape case: New York governor removes DA from investigation, says Jane Doe was 'failed' by police and prosecutor  yahoo.com ‘I want the truth’: New York governor vows to unravel failures in Cornell sexual assault i

The Election That Could Reshape Latin America's ENTIRE Political Future

Sunday’s poll pits the leftist incumbent Lula against the son of a former far-right president convicted of staging a coup ‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election Shortly after his controversial speech to the United Nations general assembly in September, Donald Trump gathered a dozen like-minded Latin American leaders and boasted that rightwing candidates had won all seven presidential elections held in the region since he began his second t

Why State Laws Can't Keep Up With AI DEEPFAKES in Elections

Imagine watching a political campaign video in which a candidate admits to taking a bribe. You recognize the face and voice. But the confession is entirely fabricated, thanks to artificial intelligence. Now imagine that your state has passed a law against these AI-generated election deepfakes. Would that mean the video has to be removed from the airwaves? In its June 2026 report, the National Conference of State Legislatures counted 31 states with election deepfake laws. California and Texas ena

Why Republicans Are Spending $200 Million to Save THIS Man

‘A slow-moving car crash:’ Republicans are wary of the $200 million-plus price tag to save Ken Paxton  Politico The Texas Senate race is quickly becoming a Republican money pit  CNN Just 2% of pro-Paxton GOP spending blitz is for Spanish ads  texastribune.org PAC spent $131 million in 17 days to rescue Paxton in Texas Senate race  Axios Top Democrats, Long Hesitant to Spend Money in Texas, Start to Back Talarico  The New York Times

The RECIPE Democrats Found to Flip Red-State Senate Seats

Democrats May Have Found the Recipe for Flipping Red-State Senate Seats  nytimes.com Democrats to flip 3 Senate seats in major swing, new poll shows  Yahoo With a new breed of candidate, Democrats are challenging in states they usually lose  CNN Midterm polls that caught our eye this week show more good news for Democrats  The Washington Post Hottest 2026 Midterm Races—Democrats Lead In Texas, Iowa, Michigan Senate Races (Updated Daily)  Forbes

Trump Just Shared a Senator's Phone Number in BIZARRE Daylight Saving PUSH

Trump apparently shares Tom Cotton’s phone number in push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent  Politico Trump posts GOP senator’s cell phone number over daylight savings act stall  The Hill Trump pushes Senate Republicans to make daylight saving time permanent  USA Today Trump urges calls to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in push for permanent daylight saving time  pbs.org Trump push to end US clock switching hits dead end  Reuters

Breaking

Why Trump Is Calling Arkansas About Your CLOCKS

Trump urges calls to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in push for permanent daylight saving time  AP News Trump reveals GOP senator’s phone number in battle over daylight saving time  The Washington Post Trump, Cotton tussle over daylight savings after cell phone number leak  The Hill Trump urges calls to Arkansas senator in push for permanent daylight saving time  The Guardian Trump ramps up pressure on US Republicans to end US clock switching  Al Jazeera

Breaking

Ted Cruz Just Called JD Vance INSECURE — Here's Why

Ted Cruz blasts JD Vance as ‘insecure,’ says he’s focused on helping GOP win midterms  Politico Vance talks 2028, Ted Cruz and a tough midterm climate that could factor into his future  NBC News Vance: ‘Really obvious’ Cruz is running for president  The Hill JD Vance Names 'Really Obvious' Presidential Opponent If Veep Decides To Run  HuffPost JD Vance Shrugs Off Ted Cruz’s Jabs: ‘Really Obvious’ He’s ‘Running for President’  People.com

Breaking

Trump Promises $100 Checks for 20 Million SENIORS

Trump promises $100 checks for 20 million seniors for Medicare  Axios Trump Announces Another Payment to Voters Ahead of Midterms  wsj.com Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs  The Mercury News See where Trump's $90 checks to 20 million seniors are going  USA Today Trump to give $90 to senior citizens for Medicare premiums  CNN

Trump Just EXPOSED Tom Cotton's Phone Number — Here's Why

Trump reveals Tom Cotton’s phone number in daylight saving time standoff  The Washington Post Trump posts cell phone number of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in fight over daylight saving time  Channel 3000 Trump appears to share personal phone number of US senator in ploy to push permanent daylight savings  The Guardian Trump shares Republican senator's phone number in feud over time switch  Reuters Trump drops Republican Senator's phone number in social post over fury on stalled bill  Fox News

Millions of Seniors About to Get $90 CHECKS — Trump's Latest Promise

Trump pledges to send $90 checks to millions of seniors on Medicare  NBC News Trump Announces Another Payment to Voters Ahead of Midterms  wsj.com Trump announces $90 payments for millions of seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections  NBC4 Washington Trump announces $90 checks for more than 20 million seniors to help combat Medicare costs  Fox Business Trump to give $90 to senior citizens for Medicare premiums  CNN

She's Divorcing Ken Paxton — But BEGGING Texans to Vote for Him

As She Divorces Ken Paxton, His Wife Urges Texans to Vote for Him  The New York Times Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name  CNN Opinion | Angela Paxton’s argument to vote for her husband has to be heard to be believed  MS NOW In TV ad, Angela Paxton urges voters to back “the Republican ticket” that includes her estranged husband  The Texas Tribune Angela Paxton’s Message: Elect the Elephant at All Costs  The Texas Observer

International

Why World Powers Just Opened Their EMERGENCY Reserves

G-7 agrees to release oil reserves to reduce fuel prices after U.S. pressure  The Washington Post ‘Blackmail’: Europe fumes against White House demand for more diesel  Politico G7 leaders agree to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil  bbc.com Tracking Trump: G-7 opens oil reserves; military prepares for a Middle East surge; Trump diverts aid to Latin America; and more  The Washington Post G-7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Diesel and Crude  WSJ

The City of 11 Million Now DROWNING in Its Own Streets

With 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia Bangkok is used to absorbing the sudden afternoon downpours that inundate the city during the rainy season. Even streets in many central high-rise districts can briefly turn into rivers, with rats and cockroaches racing out of sewers and taking temporary refuge on trees and buildings as the subterranean world is flushed out. But every city has a breaking point,

The Strike That Just Killed Five in GAZA

Israeli air attack on Gaza City apartment kills at least five  Al Jazeera Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, health officials say  Reuters Gaza Health Ministry report shows excess 2025 deaths lower than experts expected  haaretz.com “Buying More Time for the Genocide”: Muhammad Shehada on Trump’s Gaza Plan 1 Year Later  Democracy Now! Iran indicates it received a US response on its war-ending proposal, with details still unclear  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS

The Plane Incident That Could Trigger Trump's Next STRIKE on Iran

Trump warns Iran of fresh strikes if Tehran involved in FlyDubai plane incident  Fox News Oman Had Previously Banned the FlyDubai Attacker From Flying  WSJ How FlyDubai Passengers and Crew Averted Disaster After Pilot Was Stabbed During Flight  The New York Times The vetting gap: How an Omani flagged for extremism ended up piloting a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai jet  The Times of India Co-pilot on Flydubai flight was banned from flying by Oman  DW.com

Why the G7 Just Made an EMERGENCY Move After Trump's Latest THREAT

G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat  BBC G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar  AP News ‘Blackmail’: Europe fumes against White House demand for more diesel  Politico U.S. and Allies Agree to Release Diesel Reserves as Prices Soar  The New York Times Trump: not going to be doing diesel export ban  Reuters

North Korea's EXPLOSIVE Response to Seoul's Apology Demand

Pyongyang fires towards sea a day after Kim Jong-un sister denounces South Korea for claiming North’s mines wounded South’s soldiers in DMZ North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the sea on Saturday, South Korea and Japan said, ⁠a day ​after it rejected Seoul’s accusation of its mines wounding soldiers. The missile was launched from the Wonsan area at about 6.30am towards the East Sea – also known as the Sea of Japan – and flew more than 700km (434 miles), the South Korean military said.

The CHILLING Plot Two Iranians Allegedly Had for the UK's Jewish Community

Two Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Jewish community in UK  Al Jazeera Two men charged with terrorism offences in Manchester  BBC UK charges 2 Iranian men over alleged Yom Kippur terror plot in Manchester  CNN Two Iranian men charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community  theguardian.com Two Iranian small-boat migrants charged with plotting attack on Jewish targets in Manchester  ft.com

Why French Police Are Using TEAR GAS on Students Right Now

Student Protests Rattle France as Police Clashes Bring Blockades and Tear Gas  The New York Times High school students in Paris' deprived suburbs spark national protest movement  Reuters Fires, fury and hundreds of arrests as France gripped by student protests  The Guardian A violent classroom revolt is becoming France's next big crisis  CNBC Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France  BBC

Paris High Schoolers Just Sparked a NATIONAL Uprising

High school students in Paris' deprived suburbs spark national protest movement  Reuters Fires, fury and hundreds of arrests as France gripped by student protests  The Guardian A violent classroom revolt is becoming France's next big crisis  CNBC Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France  BBC Police and high school students clash across France in protests over underfunded education  CNN

The Warlord's Son Who Just Destroyed Libya's PEACE Talks

Western Libya’s GNU say working with Saddam Haftar ‘impossible’ as US-backed merger plan breaks down Allegations that the son of the Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar oversaw a “terror cell” that launched drone attacks on fuel storage facilities and power stations in western Libya have upended plans for the Tripoli-based government of national unity (GNU) to continue cooperating with Haftar on a plan to unify the country. Saddam Haftar, the deputy commander of the so-called Libyan National Army (LNA

Why Thousands Are FLOODING Spanish Streets in Desperation

Protesters across Spain demand action over housing crisis  BBC Tens of thousands protest against Spain's housing crisis following eviction of 87-year-old woman  Sky News Spain's government dealt blow after parliament rejects housing measures. Early election speculated  AP News The right and wrong lessons to learn from Spain’s housing crisis  Financial Times Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis  Reuters

Gen Z Is Rising Up in India — And Getting ARRESTED

Indian police detain several people in Gen Z-led protests against voter roll changes  Reuters India Faces Fresh Protests, This Time Over Voter Rolls  The New York Times Police detain protesters at Gen Z-led rally against India's voter roll changes  Yahoo Hundreds from India's Gen Z-led 'cockroach' party protest, seek election chief's resignation  Reuters India: Cockroach Janta Party announces Delhi march for October 10, calls for election chief's resignation  DW.com

Why Half a MILLION Spaniards Just Flooded Madrid's Streets

Nearly 500,000 people protest in Madrid over Spain's housing crisis  euronews.com 'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis  BBC Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis  Reuters Spain: Massive protests after housing bills voted down  DW.com The right and wrong lessons to learn from Spain’s housing crisis  Financial Times

The Eviction of One 87-Year-Old That Brought THOUSANDS to the Streets

Tens of thousands protest against Spain's housing crisis following eviction of 87-year-old woman  Sky News 'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis  BBC Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis  Reuters Spanish Lawmakers Reject Eviction Freeze, Spurring Calls for Early Elections  The New York Times The right and wrong lessons to learn from Spain’s housing crisis  ft.com

Breaking

Zelenskiy's RETALIATION Plan for Russia's New Airstrikes

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskiy says  Reuters Ukraine persists with Russian oil refinery strikes in defiance of Trump  The Guardian Ukraine has struck Russian factory vital for Moscow’s missiles, private intelligence firm says  defensenews.com Drones attack Russia's Volgograd: fires reported near oil refinery and chemical plant – video  Українська правда Ukrainian forces strike drone launch site in Donetsk region, mil

Breaking

The FlyDubai Copilot Who Grabbed a CRASH AXE

FlyDubai copilot used crash ax to attempt ‘terrorist act,’ UAE says  The Washington Post Omani Co-Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Is Said to Have Extremist Views  The New York Times Who are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai plane from crashing?  AP News Flydubai pilot attacked captain with cockpit’s crash ax in attempted terrorist attack, UAE official says  NBC News Netanyahu, in Tough Election Fight, Embraces Those Who Stopped FlyDubai Attack  WSJ

Yemen Claims 700 Houthis KILLED in Massive Strike Campaign

Yemen’s army says targets Houthis in hundreds of strikes, killing 700  Al Jazeera Fighting Intensifies in Yemen, Raising Fresh Fears of All-Out War  The New York Times Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched dozens of strikes on Yemen capital  The Times of Israel Yemen carried out 20 strikes on Houthi targets in Taiz province, spokesperson says  Reuters Houthi spokesman says Saudi Arabia carried out more than 90 attacks across Yemen  The Jerusalem Post

Science

The Amino Acid That Does More Than You EVER Imagined

The essential amino acid leucine can boost cellular energy production by protecting key proteins on mitochondria from being destroyed. The discovery reveals a new connection between nutrition and metabolism that could eventually lead to new approaches for metabolic disorders and cancer.

Scientists Just Made Superconductors Stronger Using NOTHING

Researchers have demonstrated that quantum fluctuations in supposedly empty space can strengthen superconductivity, raising the transition temperature of an ultrathin material by as much as 5.4%. The discovery opens the possibility of using specially engineered vacuum environments to control quantum materials without direct contact or external driving.

How ESA Just Used Earth as a SLINGSHOT to Jupiter

ESA’s Juice spacecraft raced past Earth on September 28, using our planet’s gravity to dramatically reshape its path toward Jupiter without burning much fuel. The flyby changed its direction by 20 degrees and increased its speed by 3.5 km/s, while also giving scientists a rare chance to test its instruments on Earth and the Moon.

The Surprising Magnetic Time CAPSULE Hidden in Lunar Soil

Scientists studying Chang’e-6 lunar soil have discovered a previously unknown magnetic mineral in natural Moon samples: a form of metallic iron called γ-Fe. Found inside tiny impact-glass particles, the nanoscale iron can preserve a stable magnetic signal, potentially acting like a microscopic fossil of the Moon’s long-lost magnetic field.

How the First STARS Changed the Universe Forever

Ultra-detailed simulations are showing how the first stars lit up the dark Universe and seeded space with elements such as carbon, oxygen, and iron. The MEGATRON project could bridge JWST observations of the earliest galaxies with chemical clues preserved in ancient stars today.

Health

The Blood Pressure Pills Being PULLED From 13,000 Medicine Cabinets

The FDA initiated a second recall of its 25 mg chlorthalidone tablets this year, bringing the total to more than 25,000 bottles. Anastasiia Sienotova/Getty Images 13,567 bottles of 25 mg chlorthalidone tablets were recalled after failing lab tests, according to the FDA. It’s the manufacturer’s second recall of the tablets this year, all with the same expiration date. Together, the two Class II recalls cover 25,027 bottles, according to FDA enforcement reports. Some people taking a common blo

Healthline·Health·25d ago

Why Your Sleepless Nights Could Be Stealing Your MEMORY

Recent research has found that chronic insomnia may increase the risk of stroke, dementia, and depression. ljubaphoto · E+/Getty A recent review has found that insomnia may be associated with an increased risk of stroke and hospitalization. The researchers also found evidence of an association between insomnia and depression, suicidal behaviors, and dementia.  These findings add to growing evidence that insomnia may be linked to health risks beyond poor sleep and impaired daytime functioning

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Foods Quietly Increasing Your Risk of MULTIPLE 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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

How These Diabetes Patients REVERSED Their Diagnosis

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 the 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 modera

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The SIMPLE Exercise That Could Replace Your Blood Pressure Medication

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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

Why Eating Only During THIS 8-Hour Window Changes Everything

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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

What Simone Biles MISTOOK for Dandruff Almost Ruined Her Career

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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Unexpected Health Crisis Linked to Breast SIZE

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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Breast Cancer Pill That Just Got FDA APPROVAL

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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

Why Women Are DESPERATE for This Hormone Despite Pharmacy Barriers

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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

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

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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Exercise That Could Save Your Brain After MENOPAUSE

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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

Fullspan Health Announces First-Ever 2026 Healthline 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

Healthline·Health·25d ago

Is Your Worry About Sleep Actually KEEPING You Awake?

A recent study found that a lack of REM and deep sleep is linked to higher risks of dozens of diseases. Credit: Getty A new study analyzing wrist tracker data from 95,000 people found that higher amounts of REM and deep sleep were linked to a lower risk of 83 diseases combined, including dementia, hypertension, and Parkinson’s. Nearly 70% of Americans say anxiety disrupts their sleep – and for some, the sleep trackers meant to help may be making it worse, a phenomenon researchers call orthos

Healthline·Health·25d ago

The Foods in Your Pantry That Could Be SABOTAGING Your Mind

Recent research has found that reducing UPF intake may help improve symptoms of depression. cafotodigital · E+/Getty A small study found that reducing ultra-processed food (UPF) intake was associated with improvements in depression symptoms. The findings add to previous research linking high UPF consumption with an increased risk of depression. Researchers are investigating how factors such as nutrition, inflammation, metabolic health, and the gut-brain axis may link UPFs with mood. Emerging

Healthline·Health·24d ago

The Protective Enzyme That Could STOP Fatty Liver Disease in Its Tracks

Scientists have identified an enzyme that may act as a natural defense against the worsening of fatty liver disease, which affects an estimated 100 million Americans. The enzyme, called UBE2N, helps liver cells clear away damaged mitochondria and break down fat, potentially preventing the inflammation, scarring, and cell damage associated with the more dangerous condition MASH.

Sports

Where to Watch Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace Title ELIMINATOR Live

In an IBF light heavyweight title eliminator, promoters Matchroom Boxing goes to England for an epic match between two prime boxers. In the main event, 29-year-old English boxer Ben Whittaker faces 30-year-old Australian southpaw Conor Wallace. It’s a scheduled for 12 rounds, while the winner of the match gets a title shot against unified champion […]

Variety·Sports·24d ago
Entertainment

What David Ellison Just Told His Troops About EVERYTHING Changing

It’s 102 degrees in Los Angeles, but it’s certainly not a summer Friday on the Paramount lot. The studio is swarming with activity, subplots and preparations for the closing of Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery next week. The industry is obsessively speculating on who survives the merger to be named to David Ellison’s executive […]

John Leguizamo's URGENT Message to Hollywood's New Power Player

John Leguizamo is speaking out about the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, and he’s imploring David Ellison to consider what the industry needs as he takes over the new Skydance. “Come on, Dave. Do the right thing. Don’t just think of yourself and your pocket. Think of what Americans need and what the industry needs. […]

The Film Festival Breaking EVERY Rule About Muslim Stories

A festival launching Oct. 11 at Manhattan’s SVA Theatre is positioning itself as an answer to the flattened, stereotyped picture of Muslims Western media often traffics in. The New York Muslim Film Festival (NYMFF), billed as the city’s first for Muslim filmmakers, wants them telling their own stories. Hassan Babar, the festival’s artistic director, said […]

'April X' Review: A Generic Sci-Fi CLONE That Wastes Your Time

It would be nice to say that Connor Storrie burns up the screen in “April X,” the star’s first film vehicle released since TV’s “Heated Rivalry” made him hot property, but it would be overstating the case. Appropriating Harrison Ford’s “Blade Runner” frown, among a few other things nicked from that sci-fi classic in this […]

The Secret Message Hidden in John Wilson's Documentary About CONCRETE

Nobody who’s remotely familiar with John Wilson’s funny, angsty HBO series How To with John Wilson will be surprised to discover that his debut feature documentary, The History of Concrete, is not really about concrete. Wilson introduces us to a guy who removes tattoos from corpses and mounts the dead inked skin as mementos for loved ones. He interviews a New York park official who details how to purge poops from public swimming pools. When the film touches on the subject of concrete, Wilson qui

How to Collect CDs

Fed up with paying to stream music you’ll never actually own? Give the little silver disc a spin. Here’s how to start a CD collection or get more out of one you already have.

São Paulo Film Festival Honors Projeto Paradiso Founder With Inaugural AWARD

Philanthropist Olga Rabinovich will receive the inaugural Prêmio Encontros (Encounters Award) at this year’s Encontro de Ideias Audiovisuais, the industry platform of the São Paulo International Film Festival. The award honors her enduring commitment to advancing Brazilian cinema and elevating the international profile of Brazilian film and talent through her work with Projeto Paradiso. The […]

Why Zach Bryan's Concert Outfit Is Causing OUTRAGE

Macklemore may have been barred from saying “Free Palestine!” at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium — and indeed, from anywhere else on Ed Sheeran’s tour, as that headliner agreed with Kraft that the controversial rapper should be removed from the opening slot on all the shows he was booked for. But it was probably inevitable that, […]

'Digger' Is CRASHING While 'Verity' Dominates the Box Office

Not even a Tom Cruise-filled, all-stops-pulled press tour — including a GQ cover, a “New Heights” podcast appearance and a “Risky Business”-inspired jaunt down the “Jennifer Hudson Show” spirit tunnel — could keep “Digger” from flatlining at the box office. Warner Bros.’ R-rated black comedy generated $3.4 million from 3,321 North American theaters on Friday […]

Why Tony Gilroy Needed NINE Composers to Score His Latest Film

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains minor spoilers for “Behemoth!” in theaters Dec. 4 Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!” bowed at the New York Film Festival Friday, and Lincoln Center’s Tully Hall seemed a fitting place to showcase a film about a musician. Written and directed by Gilroy, the film stars Pedro Pascal as a cellist who returns […]

The PAYCHECK That Made Jesse Eisenberg Say NO to Zuckerberg Sequel

Before Jesse Eisenberg declined to step back into the world of Facebook as Mark Zuckerberg for Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning,” the director admitted “it never occurred” to him that the actor wouldn’t be on board with his 2026 follow-up to 2010’s “The Social Network,” in which Eisenberg portrayed the young tech billionaire. Speaking with […]

Jerry Golod, 'Tales From the Darkside' Producer, Dies at 87

Jerry Golod, the producer of “Tales From the Darkside,” died following a brief battle with cancer at his home in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Wednesday. He was 87. Throughout his career, Golod served as an executive at CBS and NBC, later launching JayGee Productions in the early 1980s. After seeing the success of Stephen King’s […]

'Coven Academy' Creator Reveals Dark Magic as Addiction METAPHOR

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Coven Academy,” now streaming on Disney+. “Coven Academy” was supposed to be the first true young adult drama in the history of Disney Channel. The series, set at a New Orleans boarding school for witches and warlocks, is bloodier and darker than the network ever got with other […]

Why This Hollywood Powerhouse Says a Studio Merger Will DESTROY Everything

Tony Gilroy blasted the “tragic” nature of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger at the world premiere of his new film, “Behemoth!” Produced on a $36 million budget, “Behemoth!” is representative of the mid-budget, adult-oriented drama that once sustained Hollywood’s theatrical business — and allowed filmmakers like Gilroy to make a name for themselves in the industry. […]

Zurich Film Festival Crowns Best Film WINNER

French director Pierre Le Gall’s passionate love story “Flesh and Fuel,” which world premiered in Cannes’ Critics’ Week, won the top prize, the Golden Eye, at the 22nd Zurich Film Festival on Saturday. The Golden Eye for best documentary went to Pete Muller’s “Bucks Harbor,” which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in the Panorama […]

'Verity' Cast Reveals Their Go-To Book RECOMMENDATIONS

“Verity” is in theaters now, and based on projections, it could be the latest book-to-screen adaptation from author Colleen Hoover to top the box office charts. Now, the real-life cast of the romantic thriller are revealing what other books they enjoy, in an exclusive clip shared with Variety from Amazon News. Josh Hartnett, Anne Hathaway […]

'RuneScape' Gets Animation Series From Lyrical and Jagex

Lyrical Animation is developing a new animation series based on “RuneScape” in partnership with creator Charlie “MoistCr1TiKaL” White and game developer Jagex, the company’s CEO Jon Bellamy announced on stage at RuneFest in Birmingham, UK, on Saturday. The project will bring the world of Gielinor to the screen, and marks a new step in Jagex’s […]

Why Paul Rudd BANNED His Phone From Every Film Set

Paul Rudd plays the moderator of the first-ever meeting dedicated to solving America’s climate crisis in “A Statement,” the latest film from Oscar-winning director Tom McCarthy. Set at a Florida beachside resort in 1980, the film follows 20 experts who spend a weekend in a conference room and — analogous to “12 Angry Men” — […]

Jeremy Strong Won't APOLOGIZE for What He Puts Co-Stars Through

Jeremy Strong, now infamous for his dedication to method acting, recently admitted he doesn’t feel the “need to apologize” to those he works with who may feel he is taking the process “too seriously” on a recent episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour podcast. The actor, who stepped into the role of tech billionaire […]

Other

What Went TERRIBLY Wrong During This Lethal Injection

Christa Pike was on ventilator, unconscious after botched lethal injection, lawyers say  The Washington Post Christa Pike is on a ventilator and unconscious after surviving lethal injection. What happened?  CNN Tennessee Prison Chief Was Hired Despite a Trail of Troubled Executions  The New York Times What to know about Christa Pike, her failed execution and what happens next  The Washington Post Christa Pike unconscious, burned and intubated, court filing shows  The Tennessean

Google News·Other·25d ago

The CRUCIAL Evidence the DA Never Reviewed in Cornell Gang Rape Case

DA did not review witness statements and other evidence Cornell police collected in alleged gang rape of student  NBC News Cornell sexual assault investigation: Here’s the latest as governor rebukes DA’s handling of the case  CNN Opinion | How many more Jane Does before Cornell acts on sexual assault?  The Boston Globe Cornell rape case: New York governor removes DA from investigation, says Jane Doe was 'failed' by police and prosecutor  Yahoo Man Accused of Sex Assault Seeks to Expunge Cornell’

Google News·Other·25d ago

The Air Ambulance That VANISHED Off the Coast of Massachusetts

The plane was undertaking a medical evacuation from Bermuda with six people onboard when it lost contact The US Coast Guard is searching for an air ambulance jet with six people onboard that lost contact with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during a flight from Bermuda to Boston early on Saturday morning. In a statement to the Guardian, an FAA spokesperson said that the agency issued a search-and-rescue alert notice for a Gulfstream G-100 at about 1.20am local time on Saturday. Contin

Six People VANISHED Off Massachusetts Coast — Search Underway

Medical plane with 6 on board missing off Massachusetts coast  BBC ‘You’re coming in blind?’ Medical plane flying to Boston from Bermuda declares emergency before going missing.  The Boston Globe Search Underway for Missing Plane Heading From Bermuda Off Nantucket  The New York Times Aircraft reportedly declared emergency before losing contact  WPRI.com Coast Guard searching off Nantucket for medical evacuation jet carrying 6 people heading from Bermuda to Boston  NBC News

Google News·Other·24d ago

The 550-Year-Old Wonder That Just VANISHED Into the Pacific

Hawaii sea arch collapses into Pacific Ocean 550 years after its formation  CBS News Hawaii’s famed Hōlei Sea Arch has collapsed  CNN The Holei Sea Arch, a Centuries-Old Hawaii Wonder, Crumbles Into the Pacific  The New York Times A famed Hawaii sea arch collapses, prompting NPS warnings of unstable cliffs  AP News Hawaii visitors won't see this iconic landmark again  USA Today

Google News·Other·24d ago

Balloons Take Flight With Several Minor Crashes on Day 1

Balloons take flight with several minor crashes on day 1 of Balloon Fiesta  KOAT Balloon pilot undertakes ‘Up’-style stunt with 94 helium balloons  KOB 4 Balloons Aloft takes place at Albuquerque elementary schools  KRQE Trending drier Friday into the weekend for most of New Mexico  Yahoo Seeing Albuquerque anew from a Balloon Fiesta basket  Albuquerque Journal

Google News·Other·24d ago