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Meta's New AI Agent Is Smarter Than You THINK — And That's the Problem

He looks like a CoComelon character who grew up and mated with an E. coli microbe. But don’t let looks fool you. Under the hood, Meta’s new Muse agentic AI platform is incredibly powerful—and potentially incredibly risky. I’ve been testing Muse since Meta launched him on September 8. He’s a clever little bastard, provided you’re willing to tell him basically everything about your life. Late to the party For years, Meta has seemed inexcusably late to the AI party. While flashy startups like Ope

Fast Company·Tech·15d ago

The GRAVEYARD Where AI Companies Are Shopping for Your Data

When Keelan Miskell began winding down his crypto startup this year, he didn’t think its data was worth much: the users were anonymous, the company just a few years old. But he’s since turned the firm’s digital archives into real money. He’s netted roughly $25,000 for his code base and a still-pending amount (likely around…

The AI Chatbot Company That Just Went BANKRUPT

Character.AI, one of the first breakout startups of the generative AI boom, has filed for bankruptcy and is selling some of its assets to Disney. The company, which builds various online bots for users to chat or roleplay with, has faced mounting scrutiny and lawsuits over the safety of its chatbots, but has continued releasing updates and products in recent months. In a press release and blog post published Monday, Character said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US to fa

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

The AI Debate That Could Change EVERYTHING We Build

MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of science and technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. Late last month, Anthropic released a report arguing that the model GLM-5.3 poses a major cyberattack risk. The report’s core concern is that the…

The Surveillance Company Everyone HATES Is Now Selling Drones

For much of the last year, security cameras sold by the tech firm Flock Safety have been blacked out, painted over, even wrapped in trash bags. Roundly criticized for ushering in high-tech surveillance, the company’s automated license plate readers (ALPRs) have not only been broken, but banned by cities across the nation.  However, at the same time the ALPR backlash has been brewing, a contributor to financial challenges for the company, Flock has seen a different part of its business literally

Fast Company·Tech·14d ago

Why Generative Art Actually Started in a CAVE

Around 71,000 BCE, someone in a place now called Blombos Cave, on the southern coast of what is now South Africa, scratched crosshatched lines into a piece of ocher. No computer. No code. No prompt. But according to The Living Timeline, launched by digital art institution Le Random, the drawing is a work of generative art, just like your latest AI-styled photo on Instagram. The Living Timeline is an interactive history of generative art, with 1,147 moments running from 71,000 BCE to 2026 that co

Fast Company·Tech·14d ago
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Apple Just Unveiled Something That Could Replace Your ENTIRE Smart Home

Apple is hosting an event on October 13th that seems like it will be all about its efforts for the smart home. The event’s tagline is certainly a big hint — “Welcome home” — but the company is also heavily rumored to be launching a series of new smart home products soon. One of the rumored new products is a smart home hub with a display that will also feature the newly released Siri AI assistant, according to Bloomberg. MacRumors has obtained what appear to be official images of a new HomePod Mi

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
Breaking

Why Disney Is Racing to Buy a BANKRUPT Chatbot Company

Disney poached the CEO of Character.ai last month for a new chief technology officer role — and now, a month later, many of the company’s assets may follow Character.ai, the controversial chatbot company known for letting its users generate and engage with a suite of original and user-generated characters, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday […]

Variety·Tech·14d ago

The Apple Device You Can PREORDER That Nobody Expected

After nearly six years, Apple debuted a new, improved HomePod Mini. The $149 HomePod Mini 2 will launch on Friday, October 30th, and you can place a preorder now through Apple. Apple HomePod Mini 2 Where to Buy: $149 at Apple The speaker includes the S10 chip, which debuted in the Apple Watch Series 10, and it can power a host of features. It will support Siri AI after a future update, pairing you with a better, more helpful voice assistant. The speaker can be integrated into a four-speaker

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

Why NVIDIA Just Scaled Back Its Most POWERFUL Gaming Tech

When Nvidia originally showed off DLSS 5 earlier this year, the technology immediately got branded as gen AI for video games. To gamers, Nvidia had lost the plot. I personally couldn't get over how faces were transformed using DLSS 5. The 15-year-old student from Hogwarts Legacy suddenly looked much older, and Grace from Resident Evil Requiem looked yassified. Now more than six months later, DLSS 5 is about to debut properly in Hogwarts Legacy, and it looks like it has been seriously toned down.

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially kicks off today. See what's in store for Day 1 (Oct. 13) at San Francisco's Moscone West. Don't miss it. Register for your pass now and meet 10,000+ tech leaders at the startup epicenter of the year.

TechCrunch·Tech·14d ago

I Let AI Shop for Me and the Results Were BIZARRE

There’s a new kind of AI in town, and it’s all about you. Which is to say you, personally—these are the new personal AI assistants that go by names like Muse, Dots, and Grok Bot, and they’re ready to dismantle much of the friction in your life. Need to research a trip, book a restaurant, or choose between healthcare plans? With the right context, they can handle it all for you, complete with a smile on their mascot-like avatars. But just how does one of these assistants recommend what to buy? To

Fast Company·Tech·14d ago
Breaking

Apple's DECADE-LATE Device You Can Finally Preorder Today

Apple is getting into smart displays with its new HomeView. It has a seven-inch squircle design, looking similar to a gargantuan Apple Watch mounted to a speaker base. The $299 HomeView is meant to be the centerpiece for Apple's big push into the home, as it's capable of controlling a host of smart home tech. Additionally, it can display recipes, show music playback controls, let you make FaceTime calls, and display a host of widgets. The HomeView launches on Friday, November 13th, and it'll lik

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
Breaking

Epic's Controversial NEW Strategy for the Disney Game

Epic Games plans to use AI to generate code and art for an unannounced Disney game, which is now delayed from its original March release window, according to a report from Bloomberg. The project's developers have been given an "AI-first" mandate directing them to use tools like Anthropic's Claude more to finish the game. According to Bloomberg, one of the game's directors said in a message to staff, "No more hand-written code." Staff were also told that all of the game's art will be "generated

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
Breaking

The AI That Google Kept SECRET Until NOW

After months sitting on the sidelines of the frontier AI race, Google has finally launched its long-awaited Gemini 4 Argon model, claiming it can compete with the best the industry has to offer. Google says Argon delivers "frontier reasoning and improved performance across complex workflows," while cutting down on hedging, repetition, and the cliches that continue to plague AI chatbots. The company claims Argon outperforms rival models like GPT-6 Astra, Claude Fable 5.1, and Claude Opus 5.5 acr

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
Breaking

Apple Just Unveiled a Device That Could Change How You CONTROL Your Home

Apple has just announced the HomeView, its first smart home display - and I just got hands-on with the device, which features a gorgeous 7-inch square touchscreen and built-in Siri AI. It's designed as a smart home controller, personal assistant, and home hub for your household, so there was a lot to check out. The first thing that struck me about the HomeView was its size. It's much smaller than I expected, and the screen almost entirely hides the small aluminum base that acts as a speaker. Th

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

Facebook's AI Will Now Let You Control What You NEVER See

Facebook's new "Your Algorithm" feature will let you directly add and manage topics you want to see in your feed and Facebook Reels. Meta says your recommendations "respond right away" after you make updates using the new feature by hitting "interested" or "not interested" for different topics. Your Algorithm previously launched on Instagram earlier this year, and Meta also launched a similar "Dear Algo" feature on Threads. Facebook users will be able to access Your Algorithm or select "interes

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

This Tiny E-Reader Just Hit Its LOWEST Price Ever

The Xteink X4 Pro is still matching its Prime Day price. | Photography by Andrew Liszewski / The Verge  If you’re looking for an e-reader that can easily fit in your pocket (or snap onto your magnet-equipped phone), the tiny Xteink X4 Pro might be worth a look. It features a 4.26-inch, 800 x 480 E Ink display, making it significantly smaller and thinner than Amazon’s smallest six-inch Kindle. It’s also quite a bit cheaper. Right now, you can pick it up for $84.15 ($25 off) at Amazon, which is

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
Breaking

The Tesla Robotaxis That Won't SLOW DOWN for Children

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it's evaluating allegations that Tesla's 1,000 or so robotaxis using its automated driving system are exceeding "posted speed limits in active school zones." Waymo's robotaxis have also faced similar inquiries, including for illegally passing school buses and hitting a child near a California elementary school. NHTSA: The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a DP on September 23, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
Breaking

Facebook Just Gave You Control Over Something They've HIDDEN for Years

Facebook is the latest social media platform to give users greater control over the algorithm that determines what appears in their feeds.  Meta announced the launch of its new AI-powered feature, “Your Algorithm,” on Tuesday, a feature it first launched on Instagram. The new tool allows Facebook users to influence the content they see in […]

TechCrunch·Tech·14d ago
Breaking

What Your Employees Create Daily That's Now Worth $2 MILLION

Lest you have any illusions, you have zero privacy at work. But AI is further encroaching on any semblance of privacy you may currently have.  Forget the prolific workplace surveillance tools, now your Slack messages with colleagues or your emails with customers could be worth millions. That’s because a burgeoning industry for mundane workplace data is seeing companies sell their workplace data to train AI agents in the next wave of this technological revolution. In what’s become a highly compet

Fast Company·Tech·14d ago
Breaking

Why Losing the Camera Made These Smart Glasses BETTER

The other day I whizzed past several people while running in the park, my playlist blasting at full volume. The next morning, I smiled at a barista while ordering a caramel apple-flavored matcha latte. Afterward, I sat on a park bench reading a book, called up a pal to chat about her recent trip to Prague, and then asked my Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses what meetings were coming up on my calendar. The chipper AI voice said I hadn't connected my Google Calendar yet (I had) and asked if I would like

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

Why Russian Bot Farms Are STILL Trolling After Ukraine's Strikes

Days after Ukrainian military drones took down several Russian data centers, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that the campaign had hurt Russia's disinformation efforts. "It suddenly became a little easier to breathe on many social platforms," Zelenskyy said Monday. "There was less hate, less division, and fewer provocations." Zelenskyy isn't the first to assert that the drone operation, which targeted data centers belonging to the Russian technology company Yandex, has cut down on spam and

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

These Nothing Headphones Are HALF OFF for the First Time

The Headphone A keep the shape and style of Nothing’s over-ear design, but with an opaque instead of transparent case. | Photo by John Higgins / The Verge One of the best deals we’ve seen today bundles together a great pair of headphones with a solid album. When you add the Nothing Headphone A in black or white and the CD version of the Charli XCX album Music, Fashion, Film to your Amazon cart, you’ll save 33 percent on your order, bringing the total down to $97.52. That’s lower than the best

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

Xbox's AI Experiment Could TRANSFORM How Games Are Made Forever

Retro gaming is going through a wild time at the moment, thanks to decompilations and recompilations that are letting gamers port classic titles to new devices, or merge code from two different games into a single new experience. Microsoft has witnessed skateboarding being modded into Call of Duty and Halo being played in a web browser, and the company is now officially embracing the chaos of this new AI-powered era of game modding. Microsoft is putting together a new Xbox Labs group to explore

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

Shopify's Move That Could Let AI Agents SHOP for You

CANADA - 2025/07/20: In this photo illustration, the Shopify logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) More AI agents will soon be able to browse and purchase from Shopify listings, marking an expansion of the company's agentic commerce ambitions. Shopify announced Tuesday it will let shoppers configure their AI agents to purchase products on their behalf, giving more agents access to over a billion listings

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

Why AI Company Anthropic Is Paying $190K for a HUMAN Assistant

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic reportedly offered a salary of 145,000 euros (roughly equal to $190,000) for a personal assistant in its London office. The posting called for a “highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-starting administrative business partner” to support “senior go-to-market” leaders. Responsibilities would include scheduling, “handling travel logistics,” managing an executive’s inbox and communications, filing expense claims, and other office tasks. The post, since r

Fast Company·Tech·14d ago

Apple Music's Icon Is About to Look Very DIFFERENT

Apple Music's iconic red app icon has reportedly been replaced with a black-and-white version in the latest iOS 27.2 beta, 9to5Mac reports. The eighth note on the icon also appears to have a slightly sharper angle than the original. A new Apple Music logo was also spotted last month on the Apple Music Hall website, so the company could be refreshing its app icon to match. According to 9to5Mac, the new icon is a black music note on a white background in light mode, or the opposite in dark mode. T

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

The Hidden Reason Your Software Development Is SO Slow

Traditional software development lifecycles (SDLC) were designed around how fast people could type and coordinate. Sprints, manual quality gates, and review handoffs made sense when writing code was the slowest part of the job. With AI, developers can write, refactor, and document code faster than they could two years ago. What has not moved nearly as much is how fast the same organizations actually ship. Gartner research on AI in software engineering explains part of why. More than half of deve

Fast Company·Tech·14d ago

The Apple Ad That Only PARENTS Seem to Understand

Nothing like a little family togetherness in the morning. | Image: Apple Apple's ad introducing its new HomeView smart display is a little unusual. It's fast-paced and unruly, depicting a family of five as they rush through the morning routine. There's yelling and mess, misplaced keys and discarded eggshells. Apple's typical vibe is clean, simple, orderly; this commercial is chaos. But the spot has parents - those with teen children in particular - feeling seen. I'll admit that it stressed me

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
Business

The Sudden Loss of a Banking Executive Who TRANSFORMED Hollywood

Linda Duncombe, a longtime banking executive who spent the last two years as an independent film producer, died on Sunday of complications from a stroke. She was 55 years old. An infectiously friendly face at industry events, Duncombe — who was diagnosed with Stage 2 lung cancer days before she died — served for five […]

Variety·Business·15d ago

The AI Threat That Could Trigger a Global Financial COLLAPSE

Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF  The Guardian IMF sees milder global slowdown as AI boom offsets war hit — warns resilience is nearing limits  CNBC AI investment props up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook, IMF says  Reuters IMF Chief Alarmed at ‘Slow-Moving Tsunami’ of AI for Jobs, Taxes  Bloomberg.com IMF raises its forecast for world growth this year but says economies will slow in 2027  The Hill

The Corporate Job Title That May Soon VANISH

Chief AI officer may be one of the most important executive hires companies make in this decade. It may also be one of the shortest-lived. Just a few years ago, most boards probably would’ve questioned whether they needed a dedicated leader for artificial intelligence. But when ChatGPT started to dominate public consciousness in late 2022 and early 2023, the conversation changed. The rush began to launch AI practices, assemble AI task forces and committees, and of course, appoint chief AI office

Why Colleges Are FIRING Administrators—and Critics Are Celebrating

It was in the quiet of the summer when a new president at Louisiana State University said the school would lay off 25 administrators, including several who were high in the campus hierarchy, and shift the savings to faculty hiring and research. “Transformational change,” the president, Wade Rousse, called it. He was “streamlining operations and finding efficiencies so the university can focus on” its faculty. The move got limited attention outside Baton Rouge. But similar layoffs have been happe

The KITSCHY Obsession Taking Over Wall Street

When strolling the hallways of his first internship in investment banking, Alex R. kept noticing small trinkets crowding the desks of executives and junior analysts alike, as if each workstation grew its own skyline made up of knickknacks. Some were simple: glass prisms the size of a coffee mug with a company’s name and the bank’s logo etched on the surface. But others were much flashier. Some were adorned with 3D-printed elements, floating features, and specialized lighting. The awards’ silhoue

Breaking

Why Wall Street's Biggest Banks Just FAILED to Meet Expectations

Stock Market Today: PMorgan, Wells Fargo Miss Expectations — Live Updates  WSJ Bank earnings live updates: JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Goldman and Citigroup are all out. Here are the results  CNBC JPMorgan misses earnings estimate, but Wells Fargo, Goldman and Citigroup beat  MarketWatch US bank results live: JPMorgan earnings miss expectations as bond trading revenues fall  Financial Times Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Domino’s, Johnson & Johnson, Inflation Data, and More to Watch This Week  Barron'

Breaking

Why Goldman Soared While Other Big Banks STUMBLED

Goldman Jumps On Strong Earnings. But Big Bank Rivals Waver, Fall.  Investor's Business Daily Bank earnings live updates: JPMorgan’s earnings call is underway after rare earnings miss  CNBC JPMorgan, Goldman Profit Jumps as Banks Kick Off Earnings  WSJ JPMorgan misses earnings estimate, but Wells Fargo, Goldman and Citigroup beat  MarketWatch Wall Street’s record-breaking trading streak set to cool  Financial Times

Breaking

The Family Crisis That's Now Disrupting Your WORKPLACE

Family estrangement isn’t just a private family problem anymore. It’s become a widely discussed social phenomenon. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, reports and polls across the United States have pointed to a rise in adults cutting ties with relatives.  The subject is everywhere: on social media, on talk shows, and in conversations with friends who are navigating increasingly complicated family dynamics.  A 2020 Cornell University study by sociologist Karl Pillemer offered a striking pre-pandemic ba

Breaking

Why This Struggling Dating App Just Got a BILLION-DOLLAR Lifeline

Bumble has spent the past few years trying everything from a new CEO to AI-powered matches.  Now, the embattled dating app company is making another big move: going private. Ithaca Holdings, a new firm run by former tech executives, is acquiring Bumble for $1.3 billion, the latter announced on Tuesday. Bumble’s board unanimously voted in favor of the deal, with founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd recusing herself from the decision.  News of a potential deal was first reported by the Wall Street J

Breaking

Getty Images Goes PRIVATE After the Merger That FAILED

Getty Images intends to file for bankruptcy and go private as part of a restructuring agreement after its plans to merge with rival stock platform Shutterstock fell through earlier this year. On Monday, Getty announced it had secured $533 million from the Getty family and Charles Koch's investment firm to cut its debt and take the company private, outlining plans to undergo a prepackaged Chapter 11 process "in the coming weeks." The restructuring effort is expected to be wrapped up by the end of

Breaking

What Wall Street's Biggest Banks Just REVEALED About Your Money

Bank earnings live updates: JPMorgan and Goldman executives discuss quarterly results  CNBC Wall Street’s record-breaking trading streak set to cool  Financial Times Goldman Jumps On Strong Earnings. But Big Bank Rivals Waver, Fall.  Investor's Business Daily JPMorgan, Goldman Profit Jumps as Banks Kick Off Earnings  WSJ Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Domino’s, Johnson & Johnson, Inflation Data, and More to Watch This Week  Barron's

From $4.8 Billion to BANKRUPTCY: What Just Happened to Getty Images

Getty Images is filing for bankruptcy and plans to go private, the company announced on Monday.A release says that the company plans to begin the process of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the weeks ahead and undergo massive restructuring, which will ultimately see complete control and ownership of the company in the hands of the Getty family, as well as Koch Equity Development. As a part of the restructuring, Koch Equity Development (which is the investment arm of Koch, Inc.) will invest u

Why Chipmakers Just Started BLEEDING After Bank Earnings

Stocks fall after bank earnings deluge; chipmakers slide: Live updates  CNBC Strong profit reports from Goldman Sachs and others support Wall Street as chip stocks drop  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The first big batch of US profit reports for the summer has Wall Street mixed  AP News Stocks dip on AI jitters, big banks kick off US earnings season  Reuters S&P 500 set for muted open after big bank earnings, chip slide weighs  The Detroit News

Breaking

The One Job Every Founder Should REFUSE to Do

In a startup’s earliest days, founders are the only salespeople by default. And founders who don’t have any previous sales experience are often surprised to find that they’re very effective at it. But this makes sense; after all, they’re the one who first saw the need for the product and drove its creation. A few years ago, I received a call from the CEO of a nascent but fast-growing and well-respected enterprise software startup. He had a problem. His company had expanded to a 20-person sales f

Breaking

The LinkedIn Post About Layoffs That Sparked OUTRAGE

Bending Spoons product leader Federico Simionato sparked a social media firestorm after announcing a major layoff at Airtable in a brief post on X yesterday. “Today we’re laying off a large part of the Airtable team,” he wrote. “This is not a reflection of their work but a reflection of our deep belief that small teams ship more and better.” Simionato then highlighted upcoming changes at Airtable, including a “new Core team shipping your top requests monthly (already 30+ shipped in 3 weeks),” “u

The 3 Leadership Secrets AI-Powered Companies Know

Even as AI investment rises, many organizations don’t see the returns they expected. They might see small improvements by deploying AI tools into existing structures. But true success means thinking beyond the technology alone, reinventing tomorrow’s workflows, and putting AI to work for people. Our research shows only 5% of organizations are redesigning work, while others are optimizing what already exists. When my role evolved to blend people leadership with AI enablement, it sent a clear mess

The IMF Just Upgraded Global Growth — But Warned of TWO Major Threats

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, while warning of growing risks from rising debt, including the financial frenzy around artificial intelligence. The IMF says it expects the global economy to grow at a 3.1% pace this year. That’s up from its July forecast for 3.0% growth and well below the 3.5% expansion in 2025. Growth in 2027 should rebound to 3.4%, it said in its latest Economic Outlook. The report, released as world

The Social Security Commissioner's SHOCKING Prediction for Your Monthly Check

Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner Frank Bisignano says he anticipates the federal government program will continue to exist for “another 90 years.” “This is a long journey. It’s 90 years old,” Bisignano told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Monday, saying the Trump Administration has pledged to “protect and preserve” the fund. However, according to Social Security’s own trustees’ report, the retirement trust fund is estimated to run out of money and become insolvent as early as the fourth

Politics
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Trump Just Admitted He's 'NOT HAPPY' With His Own Ambassador Pick

Trump says he's "looking at" firing Kimberly Guilfoyle: "We're not happy"  CBS News Kimberly Guilfoyle under investigation after reports of misconduct, source says | CNN Politics  CNN Trump weighs firing Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece  USA Today Exclusive | At Davos, Kimberly Guilfoyle Boasted of Private Jet Trips, Luxury Stays  WSJ Trump ‘looking at’ firing Athens ambassador Guilfoyle over alleged plea for cash  Politico

The $10 MILLION Secret Trump Didn't Want You to Know

Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund  NPR Trump blew past deadline to halt running taxpayer-funded campaign-style ads  The Washington Post How quickly Trump admin moved taxpayer money for midterm propaganda ads alarms judge  Democracy Docket Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads  6abc Philadelphia Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately  NBC News

Trump Ignored the Deadline and Kept Running Ads on YOUR Dime

Trump blew past deadline to halt running taxpayer-funded campaign-style ads  The Washington Post Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund  NPR Trump administration kept taxpayer-funded ads running after judge ordered them stopped, blames email delay  Democracy Docket Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads  6abc Philadelphia Judge halts Trump administration's taxpayer-funded ads  Axios

The Russia Deal Trump Is Defending That Has BOTH Parties Furious

Trump defends Russia diesel deal as lawmakers from both parties complain  Reuters Russia deal, execution plans and deportations tell a defining tale about Trump and power  CNN Trump faces stiff bipartisan pushback to Russian diesel import deal  The Washington Post Trump Gives Putin a Hand in Russia’s Economic War With Ukraine  The New York Times Trump's Russia deal leaves GOP candidates with a Putin problem  Axios

The FALSE Rumor Republicans Spread That Could Change This ELECTION

Republicans Promoted a False Rumor That James Talarico Was in Ohio  The New York Times Talarico was at home in Texas during campaign trail absence, photos suggest, despite claims that he left the state  CBS News ‘Silly season’: James Talarico tackles GOP conspiracies on his flu absence  MS NOW Republican attempts to trip up James Talarico keep backfiring  NBC News Talarico Campaign Provides Time-Stamped Security Cam Images to NYT Showing He Was Home in Austin  Yahoo

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Why BOTH Parties Are Suddenly Turning Against Trump's Latest Deal

Trump faces stiff bipartisan pushback to Russian diesel import deal  The Washington Post Russia deal, execution plans and deportations tell a defining tale about Trump and power  CNN Ukraine war briefing: Russian diesel exports could return to past levels after Trump deal, Moscow claims  The Guardian Trump Gives Putin a Hand in Russia’s Economic War With Ukraine  The New York Times Why Trump’s Diesel-Supply Deal With Russia Won’t Ease Fuel Prices Much  WSJ

Breaking

The 'FURIOUS' Judge Who Just Stopped Trump's Golf Course COLD

‘Furious’ judge halts tree removal, demands answers on Trump’s D.C. golf plan  The Washington Post Judge blasts Trump's DOJ over 'inexcusable' tree removal at DC golf course  Yahoo Judge Yells at Trump Administration for Cutting Down Golf Course Trees  WSJ Furious judge orders freeze after 400 trees are cut down in East Potomac Park  NBC4 Washington Biden-appointed judge with history of fiery Trump clashes erupts at DOJ: 'You've lost all credibility!'  Fox News

Breaking

Federal Agents Just Raided a Congresswoman's Home — Here's What They're NOT Telling You

Immigration agents search congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home  BBC What to know about the search of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home  AP News US immigration authorities raid home of Democratic Trump critic Ilhan Omar  Reuters Agents search Rep. Omar's Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won't 'be silenced'  Yahoo Opinion | What the DHS raid on Ilhan Omar’s home is really about  MS NOW

ICE Agent Could Face ASSAULT Charges After Vehicle Incident

Texas DA investigating ICE vehicle hitting man; could lead to aggravated assault charge  NBC News Texas man run over by ICE has never met the person agents were allegedly chasing  The Guardian Harris County DA's Office launches investigation after ICE agent drove into man in west Harris County  KHOU A man struck by an ICE vehicle broke both his legs. Here’s what we know  CNN Miguel Parra undergoes surgery after being struck by ICE vehicle, family raises new allegations  Click2Houston

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The Putin Deal That Has BOTH Parties Turning on Trump

Bipartisan group of senators demand Trump rescind Russian diesel deal  Politico More Republicans come out against Trump's diesel deal with Putin  CNBC 'Not a USA deal': Trump downplays Russian diesel plan in the face of GOP criticism  Yahoo Finance U.K. and Europe Recoil From Trump’s Diesel Deal With Putin  The New York Times Russian diesel deal "a betrayal," bipartisan coalition says  Axios

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A Judge Just Stopped Trump's Government From Clearing Trees at This D.C. LOCATION

A judge blocks the government's tree-clearing spree at a municipal D.C. golf course  NPR Judge Yells at Trump Administration for Cutting Down Golf Course Trees  WSJ Judge Prohibits Further Tree Cutting at East Potomac Golf Course for Two Weeks  The New York Times Judge extends order blocking Trump administration from clearing trees at D.C. golf course  NBC News After heated hearing, judge orders Trump officials to testify about tree removal  The Washington Post

Breaking

The ALLEGATIONS That Just Ended Kimberly Guilfoyle's Ambassadorship

Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece, resigns amid misconduct allegations  NBC News ‘Honey Please’: Kimberly Guilfoyle Pushed Donor to Wire $100,000 to Her Amex Account  WSJ The Rise and Fall of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle  The New York Times White House ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece  CNN Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations  BBC

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The Ambassador Who Just Walked Away From EVERYTHING

Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as Ambassador to Greece  The New York Times ‘Honey Please’: Kimberly Guilfoyle Pushed Donor to Wire $100,000 to Her Amex Account  WSJ Guilfoyle scandal proves too much for Trump with midterms looming  The Hill Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations  BBC Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct  AP News

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International

The Warning NATO Just Issued That Could Change EVERYTHING in Ukraine

U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes  The Washington Post NATO Details Plan to Shield Ukraine’s European Allies From Russia  The New York Times NATO warns Russia: 'We will break' forces, destroy 'anything and everything' if you attack  Fox News NATO general sets out tough military response to any 'foolish' Russian attack  Reuters NATO’s Top Commander Lays Out Plan to Thwart a Russian Attack on the Alliance  WSJ

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Why Argentina Just CLOSED One of the World's Greatest Waterfalls

National park officials took the precautionary measure to limit tourist access after heavy rain caused the Iguazu River to flow at six times the normal rate Heavy rainfall fuelled by a supersized El Niño weather pattern briefly forced Argentinian authorities to close tourist access to the famed Iguazu Falls, amid fears that rapidly rising water levels would cause the river to burst its banks. National park officials took the precautionary measure on Monday when the Iguazu River’s flow exceeded 1

The DOUBLE Storm System That Just Devastated Mexico's COAST

Security forces use helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the two storms damage infrastructure and cause flash flooding At least five people have died after Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel pummelled Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing flooding that downed trees and electricity poles, blocked roads and inundated homes. Simon claimed the life of a 71-year-old man who died when a wall collapsed in Chilpancingo in the southern state of Guerrero, governor Evelyn Salgado said at a press conf

Latin American Crime Syndicates Operating in HOW MANY European Countries?

Cocaine seizures in Europe are up more than fivefold in 10 years as a host of cartels take root. A four-month Guardian investigation reveals the true scale of a continent-wide shift A four-month investigation by the Guardian has revealed that the surge in cocaine trafficking to Europe is directly linked to the expanding presence of Latin American criminal networks in Europe, where they have forged close ties with local mafia organisations. The investigation, utilising databases, police and intel

The Court Scandal That Could Bring Back Brazil's STRONGMAN

The judge who helped convict Jair Bolsonaro is caught up in a crisis that could benefit his son and damage Lula Marina Silva on Flávio Bolsonaro: He will try to finish his father’s ‘perverse project’ to destroy the Amazon Thundering to a crowd of thousands of far-right supporters in São Paulo on 7 September, Brazil’s Independence Day, the senator Flávio Bolsonaro focused less on his opponent in the presidential election, the leftist president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, than on someone who is n

Why Argentina Wants These Oil Executives ARRESTED

Exclusive: Caution urged over Javier Milei government’s ‘red notice’ requests for arrest of individuals linked to oil project Britain has appealed to Interpol to reject Argentina’s requests for the arrest of individuals involved in a large oil project off the Falkland Islands. With tensions over the sovereignty of the British overseas territory reaching levels not seen since the war with Argentina in 1982, UK officials have sought urgent assurances from the international organisation. Continue

India Detains Leaders of Movement They're Calling the 'COCKROACH' Uprising

Police detain leaders of India’s ‘cockroach’ movement at New Delhi protest  Al Jazeera CJP: India 'cockroach' leaders detained after entering barricaded protest site  BBC The Guardian view on Narendra Modi’s gen Z crackdown: he cannot arrest his way out of a democratic crisis | Editorial  The Guardian Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement leaders demanding election chief's resignation  Reuters Anti-CEC protests LIVE: Opposition leaders arrive at Rahul Gandhi’s residence for hi-tea meeting af

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The Climate Phenomenon That Just Razed 300 HOMES Overnight

Hundreds of people displaced in Bangka Belitung province as shift in wind direction drove blaze towards settlement An forest fire on Indonesia’s Sumatra island fuelled by El Niño has razed nearly 300 homes, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate, an official said on Tuesday as the country battles devastating blazes and haze. Residents first spotted the fire approaching their village in Bangka Belitung province on Saturday and tried to put it out themselves with portable water pumps, the head of

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The Rookie Fighters Taking on Myanmar's REGIME

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, the world’s leading documentary festival, has unveiled the main competition lineups for the 39th edition, which runs from Nov. 12 to 22. “White Tiger Column” opens the event, at which 253 titles from 80 countries will screen. Newly unveiled selections include the International and Envision Competitions, Luminous, Frontlight and […]

What Saudi Arabia Just Discovered About the REAL Cost of War

As Houthis strike Riyadh, Saudi Arabia confronts the costs of U.S. war on Iran  The Washington Post Iran's Houthi allies' deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia create "a difficult dilemma for President Trump"  CBS News Saudi warning system stayed silent before deadly airport attacks  Reuters Iran-Backed Militants Are Tightening the Screws on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince  WSJ Saudi Arabia Intercepts New Houthi Missile Attacks on Riyadh  Bloomberg.com

Pope Leo Is Preparing for Surgery to Remove Something from His LUNG

Pope Leo Prepares for Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule  The New York Times Pope Leo's lung surgery successful, Vatican says  Axios Pope Leo XIV admitted to Gemelli Hospital ahead of surgery  Vatican News Lung specialist who worked at Rome hospital explains Pope Leo's surgery, says risks are low  National Catholic Reporter Pope Leo's lung nodule surgery was completed successfully, Vatican says  CBS News

Why Berlin's Coalition Talks Just COLLAPSED

Germany news: Left-leaning Berlin coalition talks break down  DW.com Berlin Coalition Talks Suspended Over Antisemitism Deal Concerns  Haaretz Berlin coalition talks called off due to concerns over deal on curbing antisemitism  The Times of Israel Die Linke, Die Grünen and the SPD Release Joint Statement  The Berliner Germany's Left to start Berlin coalition talks after antisemitism deal  Reuters

Science

The Cosmic Structure So MASSIVE It Shouldn't Even EXIST

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed an ancient galaxy cluster with an unexpectedly dense concentration of dark matter, challenging theories about how the universe developed. The discovery also uncovered a surprising connection between scattered starlight and invisible dark matter that could transform how astronomers study the early cosmos.

The Tiny Jurassic Predator That Paved the Way for YOUR Brain

A 165-million-year-old fossil has revealed an extraordinary Jurassic predator that may help explain how mammals developed one of their most important evolutionary advantages. Although only 20 inches long, Megacauda sungei was a heavyweight among early mammal relatives, swimming through ancient waterways and hunting prey with specialized teeth. Its advanced swallowing anatomy reveals an early step toward the ability to safely nurse on milk, a key development in mammalian evolution.

Health

Why Switching From GLP-1 Injections to PILLS Could Change Everything

Recent research shows people who switch to the Wegovy pill from a GLP-1 injection can lose additional weight. PixelsEffect · E+/Getty People with overweight or obesity who switched from an injectable GLP-1 weight loss medication to the Wegovy (semaglutide) pill lost an average of 4.1% of their body weight over 3 months. After 3 months, about 2 in 5 participants had lost at least 5% of their body weight. The proportion of participants with obesity decreased by 21.6 percentage points, from 87.

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The '9 Out of 10' PAIN That Just Changed This Oscar Winner's Life

Award-winning actress and producer Viola Davis opens up about her painful experience with shingles, why it changed the way she prioritizes her health, and what she wants others to know about their risk. Photo: Syneos Health Award-winning actress and producer Viola Davis is opening up about her painful experience with shingles and how it changed her approach to her health. Davis said the pain reached a 9 out of 10, prompting her to take her health more seriously and prioritize stress manageme

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Why Heart Failure Is Now Striking People in Their PRIME

Two recent reports show that heart failure is on the rise among adults under 65. Portra · E+/Getty Heart failure hospitalization and mortality rates are increasing among adults under 65, highlighting a growing concern for younger adults. The global burden of heart failure has grown significantly since 1990, with researchers pointing to population growth and aging as major contributing factors. While the underlying causes of heart failure vary by age and region, managing risk factors such as

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The Treatment That Could Finally END Menopause Brain Fog

Recent research has shown that hormone therapy may help improve brain fog and mood changes associated with menopause. elenaleonova · E+/Getty Hormone therapy may affect changes in the brain that occur during menopause.  A recent study has shown that hormone therapy may help improve “brain fog” symptoms during menopause. Another study found that hormone therapy may improve mood changes that are often associated with menopause.  Other research has alleviated long-standing concerns over a possi

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The WORDS That Saved Michael Strahan's Daughter During Her Darkest Hour

Michael Strahan and his daughter, Isabella, discuss their family’s experience with brain cancer during a fireside chat hosted by Real Chemistry and SMAC in New York City on October 6, 2026. Photo courtesy of Real Chemistry Michael Strahan opened up to Healthline about his daughter Isabella’s brain cancer diagnosis and how the experience strengthened their relationship. After undergoing surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy for medulloblastoma, Isabella has returned to college and is e

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Why Lung Cancer Doesn't Look Like What You THINK It Does

Gini Harrison is a mom, a psychologist, and a professor in the United Kingdom. Harrison never smoked in her life and is living with stage 4 EGFR-positive lung cancer. Photo by Gini Harrison Up to 1 in 5 lung cancer cases in the United States occur in people who’ve never smoked, but our picture of the disease hasn’t caught up. Healthline Editor-in-Chief Robin Hough talks with Gini Harrison, a psychologist and his friend of nearly 30 years, whose only symptom was a sore shoulder blamed on brea

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The Diet-Drug Combination Doctors Said Was DANGEROUS — Until Now

The well-known DASH diet does not significantly affect potassium levels in adults taking certain blood pressure medications. Tatiana Maksimova/Moment/Getty Images A new study reports that the DASH diet does not significantly increase potassium levels in people taking high blood pressure medication. Researchers said that the diet doesn’t appear to cause significant changes in kidney function. Experts say the DASH diet offers many health benefits, but they recommend that people gradually integ

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Why Women's Pain Suddenly EXPLODES Before Age 55

Recent research has found that women experience pain more often than men and that pain prevalence increases more rapidly before the age of 55. ljubaphoto · E+/Getty A large global study found that pain prevalence increases most rapidly before age 55 and is consistently higher in women than men across 11 body sites. Back pain was the most commonly reported type of pain, affecting 40% of participants. The likelihood of experiencing any bodily pain increased with age, while high intensity and g

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The 'WOLVERINE' Peptide Everyone's Taking — But Should You?

A new study shows a 33-fold increase in new BPC-157 users in recent years. Compassionate Eye Foundation/Jonathan Bielaski/DigitalVision/Getty Images Proponents of BPC-157, the “Wolverine” peptide, tout injury recovery and pain relief despite limited human evidence to establish safety and effectiveness. Until the potential for adverse reactions is better understood, particularly with long-term use, experts advise against unapproved peptides. There are other proven treatment options for pain r

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The Simple Food Change That Could CURE Your Depression

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

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FDA Just Recalled 13,000 Bottles of THIS Blood Pressure Medication

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

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The New Weight Loss Pill That Could Make INJECTIONS Obsolete

A new analysis found that the diabetes medication orforglipron (Foundayo), an oral GLP-1, helped women lose weight regardless of their menopausal status. Healthline/Photo by Eli Lilly A new analysis of previous studies found that orforglipron promoted weight loss in women regardless of their menopausal status. This is important since the decline in estrogen after menopause can make weight loss more difficult. Menopausal women also tend to gain weight around their midsection, which is associa

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The Ozempic Decision That Could SAVE Your Heart

Recent research suggests that increasing your Ozempic dose may offer greater heart protection than switching to Mounjaro. Eva Kongshavn · Moment/Getty A real-world study found that people with type 2 diabetes who increased their Ozempic dose rather than switching to Mounjaro had a lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Those who increased their Ozempic dose to 2 mg had a 6% lower risk of MACE than those who switched to Mounjaro. Because the study was observational, it show

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What REALLY Happens After You Stop Taking GLP-1s

Recent research shows that structured support may help with weight maintenance after stopping GLP-1s. licensed miniseries · E+/Getty Most people regain a significant portion of the weight they lost within 1 year of stopping GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Zepbound). A small study found that structured support, including a digital weight management app or medically tailored meals, may help slow weight regain after stopping GLP-1 medications. Healthy eating habit

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CVS's $315 Million Settlement Reveals What They Did During the OPIOID Crisis

CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids, officials said Tuesday. The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought in 2024 that accused the healthcare giant of prescribing massive amounts of opioids and other controlled substances “to fuel its own profits at the expense of public health and safety.” It’s the latest effort by the federal

The Hormonal Condition Now Linked to a Disease That STEALS Your Memory

Recent research shows that certain metabolic issues associated with PMOS may affect dementia risk. NickyLloyd · E+/Getty Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), has been linked to changes in brain function and cognition that may overlap with Alzheimer’s disease. A new review suggests that metabolic conditions associated with PMOS, rather than PMOS itself, may help explain a potential link to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia risk, a

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The HIDDEN Mental Health Crisis Nobody's Talking About

RJ Mitte attends a screening of “Talking To Strangers” at Fine Arts Theatre on September 30, 2026, in Beverly Hills, CA. Unique Nicole/Getty Images “Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte has reportedly died by suicide at age 34, according to his representative. Authorities have not yet confirmed the official cause of death. Mitte lived with cerebral palsy and was a prominent advocate for disability representation and inclusion. Research shows that adults with cerebral palsy have higher rates of depre

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Sports
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Netflix Just Changed How You'll Watch the World Cup FOREVER

Netflix has secured exclusive broadcasting rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, giving the streaming giant all 104 matches of the tournament as it continues to expand its live sports portfolio. The agreement with FIFA covers the centenary edition of the tournament, which will see Spain, the reigning world champion, co-host […]

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Entertainment

Jessica Lange Reveals How 'TOO CHEAP' FX Really Was Behind the Scenes

Jessica Lange shaded “American Horror Story” network FX during a panel at PaleyFest (via Entertainment Weekly) in which she remembered having to drive herself home from the anthology series’ set during production on previous seasons. The Oscar and Emmy-winning icon currently stars in “AHS 13,” marking her first appearance on the show since 2018’s “AHS: […]

Why Agatha Christie's Appeal Is STRONGER Now Than 50 Years Ago

It’s been fifty years since Agatha Christie died (of natural causes) at the age of 85 but the passage of time has only increased the public’s appetite for the Queen of Crime. She is officially the best-selling fiction author in the world, having sold around 2 billion copies of her books, and continues to inspire […]

The Muppets Turn 50 — But They Almost NEVER Happened at All

Since their series debut in 1976, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the rest of the Muppets have attained an iconic status in pop culture, as evidenced by the four Emmys this picked up last month for Disney+’s “The Muppet Show” special featuring Sabrina Carpenter. It’s an achievement that is all the more impressive given […]

The Show ABC Is Betting 120 MILLION Viewers Will Watch

ABC will take advantage of the post-Super Bowl glow to promote the Kaitlin Olson drama “High Potential,” the network announced Monday. That means the show will air immediately following Super Bowl LXI on ABC and Disney+ on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027. That’s not the only show that Disney hopes to give a Super Bowl halo […]

The Tragic TRUTH Behind a Breaking Bad Star's Final Days

RJ Mitte died by suicide, his rep has confirmed. Mitte died Monday at 34. He was best known for his role in the Vince Gilligan-created drama “Breaking Bad,” in which he played Walter White Jr., the son of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Holly White (Anna Gunn). Like his “Breaking Bad” character Walt Jr., Mitte […]

What Happened on That Plane That Got Selma Blair ARRESTED

Selma Blair has been charged with second-degree assault after being arrested following a violent incident on a Delta flight on Sunday, according to Queens Criminal Court. The actress posted $20,000 in bail, paid by credit card, and was released on Monday. Following her removal from the Delta plane on Sunday, the “Cruel Intentions” actress was […]

Breaking Bad Star's Final Days: What NOBODY Saw Coming

Bryan Cranston shared a tribute to RJ Mitte, who played his son Walter White Jr. in “Breaking Bad,” following the news of his death at age 34. “I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad has died,” wrote Cranston. “I met him when he was only […]

The Project That's Got Danny Trejo's Family FURIOUS

Danny Trejo, who sparked backlash after it was revealed he’d be starring in the pro-ICE movie “Pawn Shop” from Ben Shapiro’s production company, Daily Wire, had “never heard” of the conservative political commentator and is contractually unable to say anything negative about Shapiro — or the project — his son, Gilbert Trejo, said. Gilbert shared […]

The Mickey Mouse Sneakers Taking Over the WORLD

Golden Goose is teaming up with Disney for a new Mickey & Friends collection, featuring the Italian luxury brand’s signature distressed sneakers alongside a lineup of apparel and accessories inspired by the iconic animated characters. Launching Oct. 13, the collaboration will also include a global customization tour, with Disney character artists visiting select Golden Goose […]

The Queer Animated Comedy Making WAVES at Cannes

Cannes animated comedy “Jim Queen” has picked up a new batch of international sales after screening at the Busan International Film Festival, its first outing in Asia. Global Constellation, the sales arm of pan-European studio Vuelta, has closed deals with Prorom for the Czech and Slovak Republics, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria. HBO has secured first-window […]

Why Jeremy Renner Says the AVENGERS Are DOOMED Without Him

The full list of MCU characters who will appear in “Avengers: Doomsday” may still be a mystery, but Jeremy Renner has made it clear he didn’t return as Hawkeye — and says The Avengers “will probably lose” as a result. “No, no, no, no. Not in that one,” said Renner when asked if he was […]

Toni Collette's DIRECTORIAL Debut Gets Major Backing From Screen Australia

Toni Collette will make her feature directing debut with “The Best Of,” her screen version of Graeme Simsion’s bestselling novel, which is one of 75 projects sharing more than AUD16.9 million ($11.7 million) in production and development money from Screen Australia. Collette, an Emmy and Golden Globe winner, produces alongside Christopher Simon. The story centers […]

'Other Mommy' EDGES 'Verity' in Photo Finish Box Office BATTLE

Universal’s horror entry “Other Mommy,” directed by Rob Savage and starring Jessica Chastain and Jay Duplass, squeaked to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office in a dead heat, debuting at No. 1 with £1.97 million ($2.66 million). The horror debut narrowly edged Sony’s psychological thriller “Verity,” which moved to second place in […]

'Bloodsuckers' Team Returns With MYSTERIOUS Body in the Closet

Axel Åhman is set to star in the upcoming series “Body in the Closet” produced for Warner Bros. International Television Production Finland. He’ll play Staffan, an audience services employee at a theatre. A country boy, he has found his way into a big-city cultural institution and knows its history by heart. He also has a […]

What Studio Executives Are Finally Admitting About BAD Bosses

TURIN, Italy — “Culture is what you tolerate,” said Sony Pictures Imageworks president Michelle Grady, reflecting on bad bosses and how studios build a workplace where people can thrive. “You work, you put a lot of energy into building it, emulating it, encouraging people to understand what it is, and then, you know, make some […]

God of War Meets The MANDALORIAN: Gaming's Hollywood Takeover

James Cameron’s “Avatar” technology helped shape the look of Sony Santa Monica Studio’s “God of War” games, game director Bruno Velazquez revealed at View Conference in Turin on Monday during a discussion of how increasingly intertwined filmmaking and video game production have become. Velazquez said the studio sought to present the two most recent mainline […]

The Anonymous Portal Where Entertainment Workers Can Finally SPEAK

Workers across the U.K.’s film, TV, music and theater sectors are now able to report whistleblowing concerns, including those relating to harassment and abuse, following the launch of a new portal by the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA). As an officially designated whistleblowing body, people will now be able to report concerns to CIISA […]

Dante's Divine Comedy Gets a HORROR Adaptation

Skincrawl Studios has debuted a first glimpse at Chilean filmmaker Patricio Valladares’ supernatural horror feature “The Divine Comedy,” a modern re-telling of Dante’s “Inferno.” The Irish production and distribution shingle, which specializes in horror and adjacent genre movies, is handling worldwide sales on the film, which recently wrapped principal photography. “The Divine Comedy” is a […]

Marion Cotillard to Lead Marrakech Film Festival Jury

Oscar-winning French actor Marion Cotillard will preside over the competition jury at the 23rd Marrakech Film Festival in November. Alongside her to be announced jury members, the “Inception” and “Dark Knight Rises” star will lead the decision of which film is awarded the Étoile d’Or out of Marrakech’s international competition, which consists of first and […]

The Korean Entertainment EXPANSION Into West Asia You Didn't See Coming

MBC GROUP and CJ ENM have signed a long-term strategic partnership aimed at expanding premium Korean entertainment across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), bringing together two leading media and entertainment groups with complementary reach across the region and Asia. At the centre of the partnership is the launch of a dedicated Tving space […]

The YouTube Sensation That's Becoming an Animated FEATURE Film

A theater and film studies’ graduate, it was eventually Kaan Haylaz’s lifelong love for gummies that led him to commercial success, and the birth of the ‘IvyBears’ vitamins brand and IP. “IvyBears was never simply a consumer brand that suddenly decided to venture into entertainment,” he told Variety in an online interview in the wake […]

BBC Orders J.K. Rowling Docuseries AMID Controversy

The BBC is set to broadcast a two-part docuseries about “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling. Produced by Rogan Scotland (“Becoming Frida Kahlo”), it will trace her “dramatic rise, cultural influence and contested legacy, using her life as a lens through which to explore three decades of profound social, political and technological change,” according to the […]

UK's First Major VERTICAL Festival Launches at Raindance

The U.K. may have been slower than other markets to jump onto the boom in short-form vertical media, projected to generate $150 billion in revenue in markets outside China this year, but it is now getting its own dedicated festival. British indie film stalwart Raindance is launching Raindance Vertical, a one-day festival and financing market […]

Why Jeremy Strong Texted Jessica Chastain After Her Film CRUSHED His

“Other Mommy” may have dominated “The Social Reckoning” at the box office this past weekend, but there’s no hard feelings between longtime friends Jessica Chastain and Jeremy Strong. Chastain, who stars as a demonic mother in horror movie “Other Mommy,” shared on her Instagram Story Monday night a playful string of text messages with Strong, […]

Skydance and Movistar Just Made a Move That Changes STREAMING Forever

In what looks like a coup for both parties, Skydance and Movistar Plus, the biggest Spanish pay TV/SVOD operator, are expanding their strategic alliance, strengthening Skydance’s deal in distribution on Movistar Plus and taking it to th enext level by including co-production. The two-year deal continuation of the distribution of HBO Max and Warner Bros. […]

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The BBC Hit That's Getting Its First International REMAKE

Crime series “Death in Paradise” will get its first international adaptation – in Croatia. The non-English crime drama will bring its mixture of whodunnit mystery and paradise location to the Croatian island of Brač. Principal photography is planned for spring 2027. While the original UK series is produced by Fremantle company Red Planet Pictures for […]

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The Cold War Spy Thriller With Sex, Lies—And Prosthetic TESTICLES

Upcoming BBC-ZDF series ‘Honey,’ which had its world premiere Monday evening at Mipcom, isn’t your usual Cold War thriller. In the show, sold by Fifth Season, a young MI6 agent Martha (Ann Skelly) becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle in East Berlin in 1982, where she navigates a shadowy world of counterespionage. “Romance and […]

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Telly Awards Just Added a Competition Track That Changes EVERYTHING

As the Telly Awards opens submissions for its 48th annual competition, it has added an entire track for the fast-growing microseries industry. The Telly Awards has added 56 new categories in the microseries space, covering both general fields and for craft. “Great stories move you regardless of format — whether it’s a documentary, a brand […]

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Why Ethan Hawke Says Audio Horror Is More INTIMATE Than Film

Ethan Hawke is putting on a tinfoil hat for eerie supernatural scripted podcast “Midnight Radio,” slated to hit your earbuds just in time for Halloween. Hawke stars as the host of a conspiracy-themed late-night AM radio show who one night receives a mysterious call from a man claiming to be part of a secret U.S. […]

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Why 'Batman 2' Filming Just Hit the PAUSE Button

“The Batman” star Robert Pattinson has offered his first comments after the highly anticipated DC superhero sequel had to pause production last week. Matt Reeves, who is returning to direct the follow-up, had to step away from production due to a “family matter.” “We’re pausing for a little bit and then we’re going to figure […]

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Discovery Plus Price Hike: What You'll Pay NOW for Streaming

Discovery Plus is raising prices across its ad-free and ad-supported plans. Starting Tuesday, the ad-supported plan will go from $5.99 to $6.99 / month, while the ad-free tier will jump from $9.99 to $11.99 / month. The price hike comes just one week after Paramount closed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which owned Discovery Plus and HBO Max. The combined companies, known as Skydance, plan to merge Paramount Plus and HBO Max into "a single service over time," though it's not clear wh

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The Asian Film Projects That Just Won BIG at Busan

Two films have won five of the prizes at the Busan Asian Project Market (APM). Indonesian director Aditya Ahmad’s “Goldfish” took three and Indian filmmaker Tribeny Rai’s “A Chronicle of Minor Things” (working title) took two. The awards were part of the Asian Contents & Film Market’s (ACFM) first combined ceremony. “Goldfish” won the QCinema […]

The Price Change Discovery+ Just Made That Takes Effect RIGHT NOW

Discovery+ is raising prices for U.S. customers, coming one week after Paramount closed its megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery to form Skydance Corp. Starting Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, the Discovery+ ad-supported plan will increase by $1 to $6.99/month and the ad-free plan will increase by $2 to $11.99/month in the U.S. The higher prices are […]

When 'Moana' Fans Can Finally Stream the LIVE-ACTION Remake

Moana of Motunui is coming to Disney+ soon. The live-action “Moana” remake will begin streaming on Disney+ on Oct. 21. Catherine Laga’aia makes her film debut as Moana in Disney’s latest live-action remake. The film follows her voyage to restore the heart of Te Fiti and help her village. Dwayne Johnson returns as the larger-than-life […]

How Netflix Uses AI in Ways You've NEVER Imagined

Netflix-owned Eyeline Studios is using generative AI to replace locations, rebuild crowds and change lighting after filming, while developing tools that could even let directors reposition the camera once an actor’s performance has been captured. “We’re not prompting our way into shots and movies. That’s not who we are,” Mohsen Mousavi, Eyeline’s VP of Virtual […]

The BLACKPINK Star Set to Perform at Hollywood's Most EXCLUSIVE Gala

Rosé is set to perform at this year’s LACMA Art+Film Gala. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art event takes place Nov. 7. The evening, as previously announced, will honor “Dune” filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and artist Vija Celmins. “The LACMA Art+Film Gala celebrates creative icons and the connections between all forms of creativity, all around […]

The Crime Label That Just Changed European STREAMING

Dutch international distributor Skoop Media has launched a new crime label Dutch Noir. Bowing at Mipcom, it’s a new international label for premium Dutch crime content spanning organized-crime drama, psychological thrillers, urban crime and heist series. The label kicks off with 17 titles from six producers, including four new Videoland Original series. “As one of […]

The Sports Studio Built for America's FORGOTTEN Heartland

The founders of Twin Pines Entertainment see an opportunity to make movies and TV shows geared around professional sports teams aimed at the millions of people in America’s heartland — which they argue are often dismissed by Hollywood. Twin Pines was founded by twin brothers Clint Kisker (a Legendary Entertainment alum) and Sean Kisker (a […]

The Classic French Films Getting a Second CHANCE at Theaters

Les Films du Jeudi has unveiled new classic film releases from Jean Renoir, Raymond Lamy, Pierre Gaspard-Huit and a little-known comedy starring Jean-Paul Belmondo by Jean Becker. Les Films du Jeudi managing director Laurence Braunberger shared in exclusivity with Variety the company’s latest lineup ahead of the Classic Film Market’s annual Catalogue Holders’ Premiere Presentation […]

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The Online Creator Who Just Broke SNL's 50-YEAR Hosting Tradition

Comedian and internet personality Druski will host the Nov. 7 episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Druski, aka Drew Desbordes, will be the first online creator to host the sketch show. Variety confirmed the news with multiple sources, though reps for “SNL” did not immediately respond to a request for comment and a rep for Druski […]

Why Hollywood Just Stopped FEARING the AI Takeover

Manhattan Beach Studios in Southern California is a pinnacle of revolutionary technology, home to both the “volume” screens where Jon Favreau filmed the “Mandalorian” franchise and Lightstorm Entertainment, where James Cameron has spent years bringing the Na’vi to life. Tucked away at Stage 21 lies Innovative Dreams, an AI offshoot of director Jon Erwin’s Entertainment […]

Billie Eilish's Next Role Will Leave You SPEECHLESS

Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, who won an Oscar with “Joker,” is already deep into “The Bell Jar.” Sarah Polley’s Sylvia Plath adaptation, which recently wrapped, will give pop icon Billie Eilish her first starring role, while offering the composer a new kind of creative partnership. “[Working with a fellow Oscar-winning musician like Eilish] makes a huge […]

The 'BAYWATCH' Reboot That's Bringing Back Slow-Motion Everything

There’s sex, sand and swimsuits in the trailer for Fox’s “Baywatch” reboot, which premieres on the network in January. The three-minute clip opens with series star Stephen Amell leading a rescue mission after a plane collides with a parasail. Amell plays a grown-up version of Hobie Buchannon, the wild child from the original 1990s series. […]

How American Girl's Samantha Grew Up But Will NEVER Get Spicy

Mattel’s American Girl brand makes history this week with the release of “Samantha: The Next Chapter,” its first novel for adults. Since her introduction in 1986, Samantha has been widely regarded as one of the most beloved American Girl dolls among the target millennial demographic and picking the Edwardian-era character as the first one used […]

The Psychosexual Thriller That Just Got SNATCHED Up

Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired U.S. rights to the psychosexual thriller “Act One” from writer-director Sophia Takal (“Always Shine,” “Black Christmas”), and will release it in theaters in 2027. “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” star Ella Beatty will play the leading role of Hannah, a sheltered seventeen-year-old aspiring actress. “Act One” follows Hannah as she joins […]

HBO Just Ordered TWO SEASONS of This Before Seeing a Single Episode

HBO has given a two-season order to the new half-hour animated comedy “Merrick & Treves,” which comes from three alums from FX’s long-running “Archer”: Adam Reed, Casey Willis and Lucky Yates. Here’s the logline: “Set inside Queen Victoria’s top-secret Royal Temporal Constabulary, ‘Merrick & Treves’ follows a team of unlikely heroes as they voyage back […]

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The BLOODY 'Friday the 13th' Origin Story No One Expected

It’s been nearly 50 years since the debut of Sean S. Cunningham’s “Friday the 13th.” The indie film became a horror classic, and helped revolutionize the slasher genre. Multiple sequels and reboots have turned the narrative into an expansive franchise, but the Peacock series “Crystal Lake” finally gives fans an unprecedented window into Jason Voorhees’ […]

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Billie Eilish's Next Role Will HAUNT You

Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, who won an Oscar with “Joker,” is already deep into “The Bell Jar.” Sarah Polley’s Sylvia Plath adaptation, which recently wrapped, will give pop icon Billie Eilish her first starring role, while offering the composer a new kind of creative partnership. “[Working with a fellow Oscar-winning musician like Eilish] makes a huge […]

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The THREE Films That Just Dominated Durban FilmMart

Tanzanian filmmaker Neema Ngelime’s “The Ones With the Tempered Flowers,” Palestinian director Fitnat Waked’s “On the Sea Road” and “Where Do I Belong?,” from Sudanese director Ibrahim “Snoopy” Ahmad, were among the big winners at this year’s Durban FilmMart, which wrapped with an award ceremony on Monday night. Ngelime’s directorial debut took home five awards, […]

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The Collaboration Pop Fans Didn't Know They NEEDED

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan are officially teaming up on an “Expectations” remix and music video. Rodrigo confirmed the news on Instagram Tuesday, sharing a photo of her and Roan posing on a yellow car with the license plate “XPECT8NS.” The uptempo song is the 12th track on Rodrigo’s recent third album, “You Seem Pretty […]

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Ryan Coogler Is Bringing Back the Show That DEFINED Sci-Fi

Ryan Coogler’s “X-Files” reboot has been picked up to series by Hulu. A reimagining of the 1990s sci-fi drama, the show will star Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel as “two highly decorated but vastly different FBI agents who form an unlikely bond when they are assigned to a long-shuttered division devoted to cases involving unexplained […]

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The AI Andy Cohen That Will CURATE Your Reality TV Obsession

NBCUniversal’s Peacock is rolling out up a new way to try to get Bravo fanatics even more engaged in the network’s galaxy of reality programming drama and dish-worthy moments. On Tuesday, Peacock is bowing “Your Bravoverse,” a personalized stream of clips from Bravo shows, inspired by apps like TikTok, brought to you by a chatty […]

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The Music Behind Drag Race's Biggest Moments SILENCED Forever

Lucian Piane, a music producer on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has died. He was 46. According to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records, Piane died on Monday after reportedly being struck by a car in Glendale, Calif. Piane worked on the main “Drag Race” show from Seasons 1-8 and composed the music and the Rusical numbers […]

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Why Gen Z Is Paying to Sleep in MORGUES This Halloween

Halloween is falling on a Saturday this year, and Gen Z is apparently looking to make a weekend of it. According to new data from Airbnb, searches for Halloween weekend stays have jumped nearly 45% among Gen Z travelers compared to last year, as younger vacationers look for more elaborate — and occasionally haunted — […]

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The Documentaries That Could Define TRUTH in 2027

Ava DuVernay’s timely and viscerally moving “14th” leads this year’s Critics Choice Documentary Awards nominations with six, including best documentary feature. Close behind with five nominations apiece are Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s examination of Elizabeth Holmes, “You Can See Everything”; Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman’s polar bear migration story, “Nuisance Bear”; David Greaves’ […]

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The 70-Year-Old Film Getting a Second LIFE in 4K

French giant Gaumont is launching a new 4K restoration of Louis Malle’s 1958 classic crime thriller “Elevator to the Gallows,” starring Jeanne Moreau. The special edition is being released in celebration of this year’s 70th anniversary of the French New Wave, the upcoming 70th anniversary of the film in 2028 and, in the same year, […]

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The Taiwanese Film Finally Being Seen as It Was MEANT to Be

Taiwan is getting a dedicated national focus at the International Classic Film Market (MIFC), the industry arm of Lyon’s Lumière Festival, the first for a non-European country, according to the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI). A new 4K restoration of Chen Kun-hou’s “Osmanthus Alley” leads the Taiwan in Focus program, which runs alongside this […]

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Why This Hollywood Star Says Instagram Let Someone STEAL Her Identity

Mia Goth at The 32nd Annual Actor Awards. | Variety via Getty Images Earlier this month, news broke that actress Mia Goth had filed for divorce from actor and filmmaker Shia LaBeouf. An Instagram post from the account miagoth_ - marked with a blue verified checkmark - quickly spread. The post shows Goth in a T-shirt that reads "MY EX IS MY BIGGEST FAN" in bold black letters. The Beyoncé song "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" had been added to the Instagram post. Hundreds of thousands of peop

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Paramount Just Made a Move That Could Change HOLLYWOOD Forever

Warner Bros. isn’t the only Los Angeles institution getting absorbed into Skydance this month. The Bay Theatre in Pacific Palisades, which was formerly operated by Netflix and before that by Cinepolis, will be taken over by Paramount Pictures with San Diego’s The Lot handling operations. The opening is planned for later this year. The Bay […]

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Kevin Hart's Production Company Just Signed a Deal That Could REVOLUTIONIZE TV

Kevin Hart’s production company Hartbeat has inked a vertical series deal with Fox Entertainment. The deal will see Fox Entertainment Studios have first look rights to developing feature film and television series from vertical series released under Hartbeat subsidiary brands Codeblack, Essence and Revolt, which have a combined social following exceeding 20 million. Codeblack has […]

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How Laika Created the Stop-Motion Epic Everyone's Talking ABOUT

Laika’s “Wildwood” took more than five years of stage animation and visual-effects work, with 2,776 shots requiring a carefully orchestrated mix of handmade puppets, miniature sets and digital imagery. But for production VFX supervisor Steve Emerson, the defining challenge of Travis Knight’s fantasy epic was ensuring that the technology served the stop-motion performances rather than […]

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The Baltic Film Talents Everyone Will Be Watching NEXT

The Baltic Event Co-Production Market has revealed its 15 projects to be pitched Nov. 18-20 at Tallinn’s Black Nights Film Festival industry sidebar Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event. Picked out of 110 submissions from 34 countries, the slate of pics in development looking for co-financing, distribution and sales spans 10 territories – Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, […]

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The Cairo Film Selection That's Already Making WAVES

Salaud Morisset has boarded worldwide sales rights to “Our Way to You” (Ce qui nous mène à toi), the first feature from French-Moroccan filmmaker Khalil Cherti, and produced by Amaury Ovise of Kazak Productions. While the film already won two awards after its world premiere at this year’s Angoulême Film Festival, it will begin its […]

Where the 'Euphoria' Creator Is Going After HBO

Sam Levinson has entered an overall deal at Amazon MGM Studios. Through the deal, he and his wife and producing partner, Ashley Levinson, will develop and produce television projects for Prime Video and other Amazon MGM platforms via their Tiny Goat Productions banner. Levinson is best known as the creator, director and executive producer of […]

How Nolan Made His 'Odyssey' Monsters WITHOUT CGI

For Andrew Jackson, the key to making the monsters of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” convincing was often simple: put something real in front of the camera, whether that meant a giant Cyclops hung from cables or Samantha Morton reshaping silicone faces with her hands. In a pre-recorded conversation with VFX magazine Befores & Afters editor […]

Denver Film Festival to Honor Three GROUNDBREAKING Stars

John Leguizamo, Indya Moore and D’Arcy Carden will be honored at the 49th Denver Film Festival, which runs Oct. 22—Nov. 1. Leguizamo will receive the John Cassavetes Award presented by Next50. The actor will make an appearance at the festival on Oct. 30 to accept the honor prior to a newly added screening of Christopher […]

How AI Is Reshaping African Film at a CROSSROADS

The Durban FilmMart wrapped its 17th edition on Oct. 12 with a boisterous awards ceremony that offered a fitting exclamation point to a four-day event whose rousing turn-out — with more than 1,100 industry delegates in attendance from 56 countries — cemented its position as the leading lynchpin of the African screen industries. The mood […]

Nick Cannon's Podcast Is Becoming a TV SHOW

BET is getting back into the late-night business, this time via a weekly dating, sex and relationships chat show hosted by Nick Cannon. The star’s video podcast talker “Nick Cannon @ Night” is moving to BET, which Variety has learned will exclusively air the show weekly for 10 episodes starting Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 10 […]

The 'NCIS' Reunion Fans Have Waited 10 YEARS For

Gibbs and Tony are reuniting after 10 years. On next Tuesday’s episode of “NCIS: Origins,” Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly will share the screen as their “NCIS” characters for the first time in a decade. Harmon (as Leroy Jethro Gibbs) and Weatherly (as Tony DiNozzo) spent 13 seasons appearing together on “NCIS”; they were last […]

The Untold Story of Michael Jackson's LEGENDARY Super Bowl

Michael Jackson’s iconic performance during the the 1993 Super Bowl halftime show will be chronicled in a new documentary coming to Hulu and ESPN. Debuting in February 2027, “Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl” will follow the King of Pop as he prepares for his landmark performance at the Rose Bowl. It will feature […]

Reese Witherspoon Just Bought Back Her Company From CANDLE Media

Reese Witherspoon, with the help of Mediawan Partners, is buying back her media company, Hello Sunshine, from Candle Media. Hello Sunshine co-founder Seth Rodsky will join the Board of the company alongside Witherspoon and representatives from Mediawan. “Mediawan has built a global, independent studio by putting creators first. That has always been my vision for […]

Dropout Sets First Scripted Series in SEVEN Years

Dropout has ordered its first new original scripted live-action series since it became Dropout. The media company formerly known as CollegeHumor will launch a three-episode music video countdown spoof series titled “MP3″ on its comedy streaming service Dropout this November. Per the logline for the new show, “Welcome to the world of ‘MP3’ — a […]

Parker Posey to Star in Blumhouse's 'SLEEPOVER'

Parker Posey will star in the upcoming horror movie “Sleepover” from Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures, Variety can reveal exclusively. The film hits theaters on Oct. 8, 2027. “Insidious: Out of the Further” filmmaker Jacob Chase directs from a script he co-wrote with “Night Swim” screenwriter Bryce McGuire. “Sleepover” was adapted from McGuire’s original […]

Where to Buy Your Own 'Street Fighter 2' ARCADE Machine

With the release of “Street Fighter” in theaters, retro gaming company Arcade1Up released a new cabinet for the very popular fighting arcade game “Street Fighter II.” If you grew up during the ’90s, then there’s a very good chance that you saw and played “Street Fighter II” when you went just about anywhere, including movie […]

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Greta Gerwig's Fantasy Epic Just Revealed What EVERYONE Wanted to See

Greta Gerwig is inviting audiences to enter the epic world of Narnia with “The Magician’s Nephew,” for which the first trailer was unveiled on Tuesday. Based on the C.S. Lewis classic “The Chronicles of Narnia,” the story follows two children, Digory and Polly, who are the first to discover the “Wood between the Worlds,” otherwise […]

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What Parker Posey Agreed to Do for BLUMHOUSE

Parker Posey will star in the upcoming horror movie “Sleepover” from Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures, Variety can reveal exclusively. The film hits theaters on Oct. 8, 2027. “Insidious: Out of the Further” filmmaker Jacob Chase directs from a script he co-wrote with “Night Swim” screenwriter Bryce McGuire. “Sleepover” was adapted from McGuire’s original […]

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Why Tarantino Is RETURNING to His Most Controversial Film

Quentin Tarantino will attend AFI Fest 2026 for a conversation and special screening of his “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.” The screening and conversation takes place on Friday, Oct. 23 at the TCL Chinese Theatre. The event comes in anticipation of David Fincher’s new film “The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth,” in which Brad […]

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The HBO Show Everyone Thought Was DEAD Is Coming Back

A voice of a generation has returned. HBO has greenlit a revival of “Girls,” Lena Dunham’s beloved and controversial mid-aughts dramedy. The series will return for a limited, five-episode run with production beginning in 2027 — a decade after the Season 6 finale. “Girls” ran on HBO from 2012 to 2017. With Dunham as creator, […]

Scarlett Johansson Is Producing a Show About ASSASSINATING Your Friends

Watch your back: Peacock has greenlit a new competition series, “Assassins,” based on the popular stealth game played among high school and college students. Hailing from executive producer Scarlett Johansson, “Assassins” follows a group of players as they compete in a “ruthless game of cunning strategy and wit.” Per the synopsis, “From the moment they […]

Why Mia Goth Is FURIOUS at Instagram Right Now

Mia Goth did not post a selfie of herself to Instagram wearing a shirt that read “MY EX IS MY BIGGEST FAN” just days after news broke about her filing for divorce from Shia LaBeouf — and she has slammed Meta for allowing the AI-altered image to circulate. The image posted on Thursday by “miagoth_,” complete with a […]

Joni Mitchell's 62-Year Journey Just Ended in a Way NO ONE Expected

When the New York Times ran a list of the greatest living American songwriters earlier this year, the ranking was greeted with a lot of reader flack for not including Joni Mitchell. The newspaper’s explanation at the time was that Mitchell was — and remained — a Canadian citizen, despite residing primarily in California, thus […]

Vancouver Film Festival Just Crowned Its BIGGEST Winners

Peter Farrelly’s “I Play Rocky” has won the Audience Award in the Galas & Special Presentations category at the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). The film, which tells the underdog story behind Sylvester Stallone’s journey to make and star in “Rocky,” was among 10 titles selected by audiences as favorites across the festival’s programming […]

The TV Writer Behind 'That Girl' Just Passed Away at 95

Bernie Orenstein, the co-writer and co-producer of “The New Dick Van Dyke Show,” died on Sept. 14, his family confirmed. He was 95. The television comedy writer and producer frequently collaborated with his partner, Saul Turteltaub, whom he wrote and produced TV hits such as “The New Dick Van Dyke Show,” the 1970s follow-up to […]

The Horror Film Slate That Just Got Major Studio BACKING

BondIt Media Capital, Buffalo 8 Distribution and Sandaled Kid Productions have partnered on a new slate of horror films. The partnership will develop three commercial, high-concept horror films. BondIt will finance the slate, while Buffalo 8 will release the titles. Sandaled Kid Productions will focus on development and production of the projects. “This partnership brings […]

Where to Snag Tickets for Broadway's Hottest Shows Through 2027

Broadway is gearing up for a star-studded season, with Hollywood heavyweights, buzzy West End transfers and a slate of high-profile revivals headed to New York stages through 2027. Among the biggest draws are Julia Louis-Dreyfus, making her Broadway debut alongside Ed Harris and Allison Janney in “Other Desert Cities”; Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell reuniting […]

Why Drake Bell Says You Should NEVER Become an Actor

“Drake & Josh” actor Drake Bell is putting SAG-AFTRA on blast after he revealed he does not qualify for health insurance. On his Instagram Story on Tuesday, Bell posted a screenshot of the SAG-AFTRA health plan website that says “you do not qualify for Health Plan coverage at this time. Your reported covered earnings from […]

Why SNL's Most INTERESTING Move in Years Is Also Its Riskiest

As “Saturday Night Live” trudges on this season with a little-known cast, uneven sketches and yet another horrendous appearance by obvious misogynist Shane Gillis, news that comedian and internet personality Druski, aka Drew Desbordes, will host the Nov. 7 episode suddenly gives me hope. I think it’s the most interesting thing “SNL” has done in […]

Black Bear Acquires Love Triangle Comedy Spec

Black Bear has acquired the rights to a comedy spec script from up-and-coming writing duo Cassiy Alla and Read Masino, Variety can reveal exclusively According to an official logline, the untitled film “tells the story of when a mother and daughter inadvertently start dating the same man; the whole family – each at their own […]

Music Industry Moves: Jesse Jo Stark Signs With WME

Singer-songwriter-actress and Chrome Hearts co-creative director Jesse Jo Stark has signed with WME for worldwide representation in all areas. Stark’s new album “Muse” is out Nov. 6, which follows dates opening for or performing with Post Malone, Guns N’ Roses and Jane’s Addiction, as well as multiple festival appearances. In addition to her work at […]

Paramount Brings Its Iconic Arch to Cannes at Mipcom

Step outside Le Palais des Festivals in Cannes this week, where Mipcom is in full swing, and you might do a double take. Because nestled between the conference center and the French Riviera is an exact (well, 90% scale) replica of Paramount Studios’ iconic Bronson Gate. The model arch, affixed via cleverly concealed aluminium and […]

How 'Just Dance: Decades' Designers REFUSE to Use AI

At a time when AI is increasingly being used to replace human creativity, “Just Dance” is refusing to change its hands-on approach. The Ubisoft dance game, which just launched “Just Dance: Decades of Hits” on Tuesday, brings on-screen characters to life through a process rooted in human labor. Real dancers wear handmade costumes, wigs and […]

China's Oscar Entry Mixes Food Porn With WARTIME Horror

Not since Zhang Yimou’s 2002 wuxia spectacle “Hero” has China landed an Oscar nomination for Best International Feature — and this dry spell surely won’t be broken with this year’s bombastic submission “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East.” Like most of the country’s entries over the past decade, this blockbuster epic — a […]

Why the 'Girls' Revival Could Be TV's BIGGEST Comeback

The return of “Girls” for a five-episode limited run won’t just be interesting because of how Hannah Horvath has or has not changed. It’ll be a litmus test for how we at home have, as well. After all, Lena Dunham has at times struggled to distinguish herself from her most famous creation. At the height […]

Why Tommy and Tuppence Keep MISSING Each Other

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Episode 6 of “Tommy & Tuppence,” now streaming on BritBox. The finale of “Tommy & Tuppence” finds the Agatha Christie detective duo, played by Josh Dylan and Antonia Thomas, on the verge of a new chapter. The BritBox Original series brings the classic characters into the modern day, […]

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Zach Braff's Cop Drama Has a SERIOUS Problem

When a filmmaker tells a story based on real events, especially ones that are inspiring or heroic, there’s always a risk of hagiography. “Clean Hands” is a movie where the storytellers either take a lot of license with an actual person’s life to add drama, or don’t seem aware just how unflattering their subject’s behavior […]

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One Dead After Something Went TERRIBLY Wrong on Six Flags Ride

One dead and more injured after incident on Six Flags rollercoaster in US  The Guardian 1 dead, 4 injured in Goliath ride incident at Six Flags Over Georgia  WSB-TV Witness who says rider fell from Six Flags roller coaster: 'It went from having a great time to just screaming'  11Alive.com Visitor dies after accident on Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia  WAFF One killed, several injured on Six Flags rollercoaster  Jackson Progress-Argus

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Why Six Flags Just SHUT DOWN 9 Rides Across America

Six Flags closes 9 rides after 1 person dies in an incident involving a roller coaster in Georgia  AP News Witnesses describe horrifying moment when man was killed on the Six Flags Goliath roller coaster  11Alive.com Person dead and several others injured in roller coaster incident in Georgia  The Independent Death on Six Flags rollercoaster in US triggers ride closures across six states  The Guardian Visitor dies after accident on Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia  WAFF

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Trump will headline a rally in Alaska Tuesday, federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home Monday, Trump's diesel deal with Russia frustrates European leaders.

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The Roller Coaster Ride That Ended in DEATH

1 Rider Dies and Several Others Are Injured on a Georgia Roller Coaster  The New York Times Witnesses describe horrifying moment when man was killed on the Six Flags Goliath roller coaster  11Alive.com Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after man fell to his death from Georgia ride  13WMAZ 1 dead, 4 injured in Goliath ride incident at Six Flags Over Georgia  WSB-TV Visitor dies after accident on Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia  WAFF

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Graphic Design Isn't Dying — It's Doing Something BIGGER

It’s a liberating time to be a graphic designer. You would think so, anyway, after reading Jarrett Fuller’s new book, Graphic Designers After Graphic Design, published this fall by Princeton Architectural Press. Fuller, a designer, writer, podcaster, and professor at North Carolina State University, makes an optimistic case for an expansive definition of graphic design. Through conversations with practitioners working across publishing, research, changemaking, performance, and artistic practice,

Chipotle's New Bag Is So ABSURDLY Oversized It Can Feed Your Entire Family

Chipotle Mexican Grill has debuted a 3-foot-wide, 170-liter (45-gallon) bag that serves as both a bold fashion statement and a marketing stunt that exemplifies the creative style of its chief brand officer, Fernando Machado. Within the span of just seven weeks, Machado has rolled out three creative campaigns that point to a buzzier, more social media-friendly approach that intends to lure diners to the brand’s 4,200 restaurants. On Tuesday, the company debuted its “Big Ass Chipotle Bag,” a limi

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Five Tricks That Actually BREAK Through Writer's Block

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Once you start scribbling a few sentences, you’re on your way. Having gotten stuck and unstuck a lot over the past 325 weeks of writing this newsletter, I’ve found a few tricks that help. Pick one to try, and leave a comment to share what you do to get unstuck. As a little experiment, I’ve made an Unstuck Studio page to accompany this post and to help you get unstuc

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California Coastal Homes BATTERED After Weekend of Intense Waves

Boardwalk destroyed in Long Beach and homes damaged, while Baja California in Mexico and Las Vegas also affected Southern California coastal communities are picking up the pieces after a weekend of extreme weather brought flooding that overtook city streets and intense waves battered beachside homes. The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel hit Mexico’s Baja California over the weekend as well as southern California and Las Vegas. While meteorologists noted that Rachel weakened into a post-tropical

Six Flags Just CLOSED Nine Rides After a Death That Changed Everything

Six Flags closes nine rides across country after man dies falling off roller coaster in Georgia - live updates  CNN Witnesses describe horrifying moment when man was killed on the Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster  11Alive.com When will Raging Bull reopen at Six Flags Great America?  Axios Atlanta school worker dies after falling from Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Police Identify 42-Year Old Man Killed at Six Flags Over Georgia  The New

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Why Six Flags Just SHUT DOWN Nine Rides Across America

The police identified the 42-year-old man who died at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. The company said it was temporarily closing multiple rides in the U.S. and Canada as a precaution.