Thursday, May 14, 2026

The AI Company That Just Shocked Wall Street With Its MASSIVE Bet

Cerebras raised $5.55 billion in its IPO, and with the chipmaker's offering, investors are gearing up for some even bigger AI deals later this year.

Why Cisco Just Fired 4,000 People While Its Stock SOARED 17%

Cisco's AI story has finally started resonating with Wall Street, with the stock hitting a record late last year and continuing to rally in 2026.

What Microsoft Was TERRIFIED OpenAI Would Do to Them

Top Microsoft executives testified in Musk v. Altman this week, spelling out concerns they had in the early days of the partnership with OpenAI.

Why Cisco Just Fired Workers to Chase the AI GOLD Rush

Cisco’s stock soars into record territory, after the networking giant announced plans to invest more in AI and upbeat earnings report.

The Robot Army That Could Replace 100,000 WORKERS by 2031

Humanoid expects massive growth in the next five to six years based on its actuator deal with Schaeffler, which is buying 1,000+ of its humanoid robots.

Clio Hits $500M Just as a RIVAL Changes the Game

Legal tech startups, including Clio, which just hit $500 million in ARR, are seeing massive customer adoption.

Meta's Former News Chief Reveals Who REALLY Controls What AI Tells You

"The conversation is sort of happening in Silicon Valley around one thing, and a totally different conversation is happening among consumers."

The ChatGPT Feature That Could SAVE Lives and Legal Battles

OpenAI launches trusted contacts feature for ChatGPT, aiming to save people and also stave of AI mental health lawsuits. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

What You LOSE When AI Does Your Creative Work

Imagine hiring every all-star on the market, paying top dollar, and then finishing sixth in your division. That’s not a hypothetical. It’s what happened to Sinan Aral’s beloved Liverpool F.C. last season, and it’s also, he argues, an almost perfect metaphor for how most organizations are deploying AI right now. Aral is a professor at MIT’s Sloan School of Management and one of the leading researchers on human-AI collaboration. His lab has spent the last several years running large-scale, real-wo

Inside Meta's CRISIS: Record Profits, but Employees Are MISERABLE

Next week, Meta is cutting about 10 percent of its staff. WIRED spoke with more than a dozen current and former employees about what it's like inside a company where "everyone is unhappy."

The HORROR of Discovering Your Body in Deepfake PORN

When Jennifer got a job doing research for a nonprofit in 2023, she ran her new professional headshot through a facial recognition program. She wanted to see if the tech would pull up the porn videos she’d made more than 10 years before, when she was in her early 20s. It did in fact return…

Nvidia's Breakthrough That Could Change EVERYTHING With China

Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang has been lobbying for a long time for the ability to export advanced semiconductor chips to China in the face of opposition from both Washington and Beijing. It appears a breakthrough might have been made.

Windows Update Will Soon FIX the Problem That's Been BREAKING Your Computer

Microsoft is on a mission to fix Windows 11, and part of that involves improving the often-frustrating Windows Update experience. While you'll soon be able to pause updates indefinitely, Microsoft is also adding a new feature that automatically rolls back problematic drivers that have been installed through Windows Update. Microsoft has created a new "Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery" feature that can replace a faulty driver installed on a PC with a previously working driver through Windows Updat

The Instagram Ads Selling What LOOKS Like Cocaine Tools — In Plain SIGHT

From designer straws to magnet-sealed leather pouches, the platform is awash in products seemingly built for coke—despite Meta’s policies on drug paraphernalia.

Unitree's New Robot Looks Like a TRANSFORMER — And It Actually TRANSFORMS

On May 12, Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing climbed into the chest cavity of a 9.8-foot-tall metal robot, walked around, and destroyed a concrete brick wall. One punch. Wall gone. The Chinese media reaction was instant: “Unitree really built a ‘Gundam’!” That was a wild exaggeration, but there’s a kernel of truth to it. The GD01 feels like the first version of something much bigger. Not in size, but in scope. China is waging a full-spectrum push into embodied AI—“digital brains” with phys

What Happens AFTER Your iPhone Gets Stolen Will Terrify You

A bustling underground ecosystem is providing criminals with the tools to unlock iPhones—and wage phishing attacks against their contacts to access bank accounts and more.

Why the U.S. Can Now Talk AI With China — And What It REVEALS About America's Position

The U.S. Treasury Secretary also said President Donald Trump would likely comment on the Taiwan issue in coming days.

Why Tesla's Semi Could Change Electric TRUCKING Forever

The Tesla Semi has officially arrived. The company recently released a photo of the first vehicle rolling off its new full-scale production line. This moment has been nearly a decade in the making: The company first announced the Tesla Semi in late 2017. And now we’ve got final battery specs, official prices, and big news…

Android's AI Now Knows What You'll Do Before YOU Do

The contextual suggestions feature has started appearing on some Pixel 10 series devices. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Google is rolling out a new AI-powered 'contextual suggestions' feature to Android users that recommends actions based on your daily habits, Android Authority reports. The feature is designed to predict your next action based on your location and habits - such as allowing music streaming apps to suggest your usual playlist when you arrive at the gym for your regular wo

The Five Skills That Will MATTER Most in the AI Age

For most of the last century, we believed human potential could be measured through intelligence, and we built whole institutions around that belief. IQ was the metric. If you were analytical enough, technically proficient enough, quick enough on your feet, doors opened, schools rewarded it, employers screened for it, and entire industries grew up around identifying and elevating it. Then we noticed what intelligence alone couldn’t do. Technical brilliance without humanity tended to create dista

Klipsch the Fives II Speakers REVIEWED for Music and Movies

These bookshelf speakers are excellent for music playback, but you'll want to stick with a soundbar for theater-shaking surround sound.

The Internet's MEMORY Is 30 Years Old — Can It Survive What's Coming NEXT?

If you were to travel back in time to 1996 with a 2TB thumb drive, you’d be able to fit the entire World Wide Web on it. Of course, that kind of storage didn’t exist in the ’90s, so it’s never been that simple for the Internet Archive. The nonprofit site, which launched three decades ago this year, went from making copies of the web on tape drives to storing more than 1 trillion pages worth of Internet history at data centers around the world. Using its Wayback Machine, anyone can look back to w

Why the AI UNDERDOGS Are Suddenly Winning — And What It Means for Tech GIANTS

Custom AI models are not just for the AI giants anymore. Because the 37-person startup Krea is releasing its first generative AI model as the design tools startup repositions itself as a full-fledged AI research lab.  The move is significant for Krea, but it also seems to tease an almost inevitable moment in the rapidly evolving AI market, where smaller players in the industry can make more disruptive bets.  On one hand, Krea can hardly call itself a bootstrapped startup anymore. It’s now raised

Why Retailers Keep CHANGING Their AI Assistants — And What They're Still Getting Wrong

Amazon will combine its Rufus AI shopping assistant with its Alexa+ platform, just two weeks after CEO Andy Jassy sang Rufus’s praises.

The Indoor Garden That Grows Your Food AUTOMATICALLY — We Tested It

The InstaFarm makes growing your own microgreens practical at home.

Why Building Your Own App Just Got RIDICULOUSLY Easy

The tyranny of software is almost over. Since the first computer programmers wrote the first computer programs, we, the users of that software, have been forced to live in the worlds those programs create. The features are the features. The design is the design. Want something else, something better? Learn to code, I guess. Until now, the people making a given piece of software - mostly well-paid professional developers - have rarely been the same as the ones using it: lawyers, doctors, churches

The Stolen Bodies in Deepfake Porn and AI Sharing Your Private NUMBERS

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The shock of seeing your body used in deepfake porn When Jennifer got a research job in 2023, she ran her new professional headshot through a facial recognition program. She wanted…

The Viewfinder That Turns Your Action Cam Into a RETRO Shooter

There’s certainly some retro appeal to Insta360’s new action camera accessory. The pill-shaped Insta360 Go 3S 4K action camera launched in June 2024 as an updated version of the 2.7K Go 3 that debuted a year prior. While last year’s Go Ultra introduced a redesign with a larger sensor and higher frame rates, the Go 3S has stuck around as a smaller but still very capable alternative. To broaden its appeal, the action cam is now available with a new optical viewfinder accessory for framing shots

The BRUTAL Layoffs Happening While the CEO Celebrates RECORD Revenue

On Wednesday, Cisco Systems announced impressive quarterly earnings alongside nearly 4,000 job cuts. The dichotomy stemmed from the hardware and networking company’s embrace of a rapidly growing trend in tech: openly admitting that layoffs are due to AI adoption rather than poor performance.  “The companies that will win in the AI era will be those with focus, urgency, and the discipline to continuously shift investment toward the areas where demand and long-term value creation are strongest,” C

The Shocking Alliance Between Rivals That Could END Dead ZONES Forever

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have agreed to work together under a new joint venture that aims to end wireless dead zones in the US. The partnership was announced today as an "agreement in principle," but if finalized would see the three carrier companies pooling their ground-based spectrum resources together to increase coverage in rural areas. The goal is to create the "best and most diverse ecosystem for wireless and satellite products and services," though details on how this will actually be

The AI Chipmaker Going Public TODAY That Could Challenge NVIDIA

Today is an important day in the 2026 IPO landscape: Cerebras Systems Inc. is making its much-anticipated market debut. While not a household name like Nvidia, Intel, or TSMC, Cerebras is a chipmaker that is rapidly becoming a critical player in the AI semiconductor space.  And investors will be casting a keen eye on how its stock performs in the early days of trading, looking for hints about how other, even more anticipated AI-related listings may play out later this year. Here’s what you need

AI Promised This Luxury Watch — But CHINA Is the One Actually Making It

Watch fans spent a week falling in love with colorful Royal Oak wristwatches that didn’t exist—then the real thing arrived. Now, fantasy is becoming a manufacturing opportunity.

How Dell Is DESTROYING the Alienware Brand

I remember a time when Alienware refused to make a thinner laptop - the company didn't want to compromise on its builds. But today, Dell is slapping the Alienware name on a piece of hardware that sounds utterly watered down. It's partly RAMageddon's fault. The new five-pound Alienware 15 is supposedly an entry-level gaming laptop, one designed to invite those with less cash into the fold. That's an admirable goal at a time all kinds of gaming hardware suddenly costs more. But unlike Alienware's

Why the Razr Fold Is STUCK in the Middle

Can’t beat Moto on style. For a phone that gets a lot right, the Motorola Razr Fold is frustratingly hard to recommend. The Razr Fold is the company's first book-style foldable, and it enters the US market with something not currently available on the competition: truly excellent battery life that rivals the best slab-style phones. No need to worry if you spend a long session gaming or working in a Google doc on the inner screen. The Razr Fold is going to easily get you through your day and th

Why Uber Is Making a MASSIVE Bet on India Right NOW

Uber plans to open two new engineering campuses with a capacity of nearly 10,000 people in India by the end of 2027.

The Dyson Device That WATCHES You and Follows You Around Your HOME

Dyson’s new air purifier can target multiple people. | Image: Dyson Dyson has announced a new air purifying bladeless fan that's its first to incorporate an AI-powered camera for tracking the location of people in a room. Dyson already uses a mix of cameras and AI in its robovacs, but since the new Find+Follow Purifier Cool is stationary and not at risk of running into abandoned socks, here it's used to direct fresh air towards you and to conserve power by automatically turning the fan off whe

Russian Hackers Just Got Caught Trying to HIJACK Your Signal Messages

A group of likely Russian government hackers tried to hack a security researcher who investigates spyware attacks. He was then able to turn the tables on the hackers and reveal details of their espionage campaign.

The Terms of Service TRAP That Companies Are Using to WEAPONIZE Against You

Today, I’m talking with Brendan Ballou, founder of the Public Integrity Project and author of a new book, called When Companies Run the Courts, about the rise of forced arbitration. Brendan’s actually been on the show before — his previous book, Plunder, was about private equity taking over huge swaths of American life, and that conversation is among our most popular episodes. Forced arbitration is similarly everywhere in modern life. Deep in every single terms of service for almost any product

AMD Just Made Your OLD Graphics Card POWERFUL Again

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is just one of the games that supports FSR 4.1. | Image: Ubisoft AMD is bringing its FSR 4.1 upscaling tech to older graphics cards. In an announcement on X, Jack Huynh, AMD's head of computing and graphics, says FSR 4.1 will roll out to RDNA 3 GPUs in July, followed by a launch on RDNA 2 chips in early 2027. This summer's update will allow Radeon RX 7000-series chip owners to access AMD's upscaling tech across more than 300 supported games, including Cyberpunk 2077, B

The $23M Startup Supplying AI Labs With Something They DESPERATELY Need

Wirestock has over 700,000 creators on its platform, which supplies photos, videos and 3D content to AI labs.

Two Weeks Left: Startup Battlefield 200 Applications CLOSE May 27

Your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K equity-free funding is running out. Deadline to apply is May 27. Apply now.

Why Razer Just Raised the Price on This Gaming Laptop by $500

Razer just announced a new Blade 18 gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus chip. The flagship laptop is available now on Razer's site, starting at $3,999.99 with an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti and configurable with up to an RTX 5090. That starting config is $500 more than the 2025 model with the same GPU, and it comes a year after the 2025 Blade 18 got a price increase before even going on sale. The new Blade 18 seems very much like a chip bump from Intel Arrow Lake to Arrow Lake Refresh. It

How AI Scrapers Turned Stealing Content Into a BUSINESS

There are several dimensions to the ongoing legal war between the media industry and AI companies over copyright, and one of the major ones is the question of outputs. Which is to say: Scraping content without permission may be detestable, but if the party doing the scraping isn’t doing anything with it that would compete with the content creator, it’s difficult to prove harm. And many legal proceedings, especially civil claims, depend on showing the actions were harmful. One of the earlier ruli

Netflix's New AI Studio — What It Means for EVERY Animator's Future

Netflix’s job listings indicate an generative AI-heavy animation studio is coming. | Image: The Verge This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Netflix has been building a new internal studio called INKubator that aims to use AI to produce short-form animated content: The streamer is hiring for a wide variety of roles, including producers, software engineers, and CG artist

Why Americans Are REJECTING AI Data Centers — And What Comes Next

Over 70 percent of Americans oppose AI data center construction in their area, according to a new Gallup survey. Just seven percent said they were "strongly" in favor of new data centers. According to Gallup, data centers are so strongly disliked that Americans would prefer to live near a nuclear power plant than a data center - even at its peak, opposition to nuclear power plant construction topped out at 63 percent. Gallup's data is based on a March 2026 survey of 1,000 randomly-selected Amer

The 1980s Paradox That Predicts AI's Next EXPLOSIVE Leap

There’s an old joke among economists that goes like this: “You can see the computer age everywhere but in the productivity statistics.” I didn’t say it was a funny joke. But when labor economist Robert Solow originally wrote those words in 1987, they were certainly true. Personal computers, corporate mainframes, and the first vestiges of the modern internet were all anyone could talk about.  Yet productivity wasn’t budging. These whizzy technologies, in short, weren’t earning anyone any money.

The Instagram Feature That's Accidentally EXPOSING Your Private Photos

While the Meta-owned social network billed Instants as a new format to share real-life moments as they’re happening, many users are looking for a way  to turn off the feature, especially those who have ended up accidentally sending images to others not fully understanding how the feature works.

The Beats Solo 4 Deal That Won't Last — Here's Why

The Beats Solo 4 support lossless audio and work with both iOS and Android devices. | Image: The Verge If you want a pair of Apple-made wireless headphones that work just as well with Android as with iOS, the Beats Solo 4 are down to around $129.95 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. That matches the best price we’ve seen so far this year. While each retailer is offering discounts on the black, light pink, and blue color schemes, Target also has several additional discounted options, in

The Courtroom SHOWDOWN That Could Decide AI's FUTURE

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT. In 2024, Musk filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its founding mission of developing AI to benefit humanity and shifting focus to boosting profits instead. Elon Musk, his financial manager and Neuralink CEO, Jared Birchall, and OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman have already testified before the jury. Shivon Zilis, a former OpenAI board member who

Meta's Secret TRACKING of Every Employee Move — And the REBELLION It Sparked

As Meta has poured hundreds of billions of dollars into outpacing its competition in the AI arms race, employees have been forced to get on board with its big bet. Meta employees have been asked to enthusiastically adopt AI and are now evaluated on their AI use in performance reviews. Recurring layoffs have reportedly stoked discontent: According to a recent New York Times report, employees have built websites to count down to another round of rumored job cuts next week.  Now the company is also

The Apple Feature That Just Made Spotify SURRENDER

Spotify will let creators distribute and monetize video podcasts on Apple Podcasts using Apple’s HLS streaming technology, without changing their existing workflows.

The Xbox Controller That Could Change EVERYTHING About Cloud Gaming

I revealed earlier this year that Microsoft was working on a new Xbox controller that includes Wi-Fi to connect direct to Xbox Cloud Gaming servers. It now looks like that controller has leaked, thanks to some new images from Brazil's Anatel regulator. Tecnoblog published the images today, showing a new, smaller Xbox controller that looks similar to third-party options from 8BitDo and HyperX. The controller is made by Microsoft and includes 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth 5.3, and

What OpenAI Just LOST Could Put Millions at Risk

OpenAI said the damage was limited to the employees’ devices, and did not affect user data nor its production systems, and none of its intellectual property was stolen.

The Light That Just Made Every Other Lamp OBSOLETE

Ian Yang saw a business opportunity sitting on the table of a restaurant. In the darkness of the room, a small portable light meant to make it easier to read a menu jumped out to him as just the kind of product his lighting company, Gantri, should be making. The challenge was that these common restaurant lights are all wireless. “They’re very dim, they’re very small, they’re not really fully fledged, like residential full-power products,” Yang says. But, he thought, they could be. [Photo: Gantri

The AI Chip Company That Just Made Investors 89% RICHER Overnight

Cerebras, a Silicon Valley maker of artificial intelligence chips, began trading on the stock market on Thursday, as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic also take steps to go public.

Why AI Safety Controls Are Failing at the WORST Possible Time

Three years after the debut of ChatGPT, fooling A.I. systems into bad behavior is almost trivial.

The $200 Million AI Deal That Could Transform MILLIONS of Lives

The partnership commits $200 million over four years to develop AI tools for use in vaccine research, farming guidance, education and other areas.

The Solar Car Company Finally Proves It's NOT Vaporware

The three-wheel, two-seat EV has been in development since 2006.

The Map That Shows the Data Centers Hiding in YOUR Backyard

An interactive map tracking data center construction and AI policy, built by Isabelle Reksopuro. When Oregon resident Isabelle Reksopuro heard Google was gobbling up public land to fuel its data centers in her home state, she didn't initially know what to believe. "There's a lot of misinformation about data centers," she said. "Google has denied taking that land." Technically, she explains, The Dalles, a city near the Washington state border, sought to reclaim that land, "and Google is just a

The AI Acumen Gap: A Playbook for Navigating a Fragmented AI LANDSCAPE

We are facing our generation’s digital divide: the AI Acumen Gap. According to our latest Brand Expectations Index, trust in AI is not a baseline; it’s a spectrum defined by professional proximity and generational sentiment. On one side, you have knowledge workers and younger generations who use these tools daily and largely trust the trajectory of big tech and AI startups. Within the general population and older generations, however, only a small fraction trusts AI companies, while nearly half

Why World Leaders Want to STOP SpaceX's 1 Million Satellite Plan

While Elon Musk stunned the world with plans to launch a million satellites into orbit, the heads of space agencies planet-wide are certain to oppose this SpaceX scheme.

Microsoft Just Started CANCELING Something Developers DEPEND On

Microsoft first started opening up access to Claude Code in December, inviting thousands of its own developers to use Anthropic's AI coding tool daily. It was part of an effort to get project managers, designers, and other employees to experiment with coding for the first time, and sources tell me that Claude Code has proved very popular inside Microsoft over the past six months. Perhaps a little too popular, as Microsoft is now preparing to walk back its Claude Code push. I understand that Micr

The Security Flaw That Makes Every Windows 11 Computer VULNERABLE Right Now

It's not entirely clear how the exploit works. Microsoft says it's investigating.

Why Linux Developers Are FIGHTING the Internet's New Age Gates

In January, Colorado lawmakers introduced a proposal to make operating systems collect users' ages and pass them to app developers. The bill, SB26-051, had clearly been designed for commercial platforms like iOS and Android - one of numerous plans to age-gate the internet through users' devices. It was intended to provide information that would let developers disable age-inappropriate experiences for kids. But as it made the rounds online, Linux laptop maker Carl Richell read the proposal with d

AMD's Graphics UPGRADE Is Coming—Even to Your OLD GPU

FSR 4.1 running on RDNA3 or RDNA2 GPUs may take a bigger performance hit.

YouTube Shorts on TVs: The 2 BILLION Hours You Didn't Know Were Being Watched

Short-form video is built for mobile, so it may seem counterintuitive, but it's true: YouTube Shorts are becoming quite popular on the big screen.

Early Memorial Day Tech Deals: Sony, Apple, Beats SLASHED

Lots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.

The Courtroom Showdown That Could RESHAPE the Future of AI

OpenAI Trial Live Updates: Closing Arguments Begin in Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman Case  The New York Times Who Won the Elon Musk vs OpenAI Trial?  Gizmodo The Elon Musk v Sam Altman battle is a distraction | Karen Hao  The Guardian Microsoft feared being too dependent on OpenAI, Musk-Altman trial testimony reveals  CNBC Everyone at the Musk v. Altman Trial Is Using Fancy Butt Cushions  WIRED

Why OpenAI's Next Legal Target Could DESTROY Its Biggest Partnership

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI has enlisted an outside law firm to work through its options.

The Coding Tool That Just Moved Into Your POCKET

OpenAI is going to let users access Codex, its desktop AI tool that can write code and use apps on your computer, from the ChatGPT app on your phone. Following the surge in popularity for Anthropic's Claude Code, OpenAI has been working quickly to try and catch up, including by cutting back on "side quests," shutting down projects like the Sora video-generation tool, and focusing on growing its enterprise business. The company's push included the recently released major update for Codex that le

What Happens When AI Stops Needing HUMANS to Evolve?

Richard Socher's new $650 million startup wants to build an AI that can research and improve itself indefinitely — and he insists it will actually ship products.

The Smart Glasses That Just Dropped to Their LOWEST Price Ever

You can save over $50 on the latest pair of Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which offer improved video quality and battery life. | Photo: Photo by Colt Bradley / The Verge If you’ve been curious about Ray-Ban’s Meta smart glasses, right now they’re on sale in Meta’s biggest deal event outside Black Friday. As part of the company’s Summer Sale event, which runs through May 26th, the original model is on sale starting at $224.25 ($74 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Meta, matching its best pric

The Tiny Dashboard That Reveals How Much AI Is WATCHING You Code

A new open source gadget called Clawdmeter turns Claude Code usage stats into a tiny desktop dashboard for AI coding power users.

The Meta Engineer's Post About LAPTOP SURVEILLANCE That's Exploding Internally

Meta employees in the US and UK are organizing against corporate software that tracks workers’ keystrokes and mouse activity.

Martha Stewart's New AI Startup: Genius Move or DISASTER Waiting to Happen?

Martha Stewart just launched a new startup called Hint—an “always-on, AI-native home management platform” set to launch this summer. The venture was born out of a conversation Stewart had with Kyle Rush, her neighbor and an AI engineer. The two developed the idea to create software that can help identify and solve pesky home repairs and reduce expenses. After Stewart partnered with Rush and home-services executive Yih-Han Ma, Hint was born. “The first thing you do is give us your address,” Ma ex

The Mystery Buttons on Xbox's New Controller Nobody Can EXPLAIN

Hours after a smaller Xbox Cloud Gaming controller appeared online, Brazil's Anatel regulator has also accidentally published images of what appears to be Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Elite 3 controller. Tecnoblog has posted images that show the successor to the Elite 2 controller, with an interchangeable D-Pad, paddles, and two new mysterious buttons. The Elite 3 controller design appears to be more refined this time, with the addition of two new scroll wheels at the bottom that could be related t

OpenAI Just Put Something POWERFUL in Your Pocket

The update gives users enhanced flexibility over how they can manage their workflows.

Meta's New Glasses Let You Write Without TOUCHING Anything

Meta is rolling out new features to its Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, including bringing the ability to write messages just with hand gestures to all users. You'll be able to use the feature in WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and with "native Android and iOS messaging," Meta says. The feature, which relies on the Meta Ray-Ban Display's included neural wristband, was one of the most impressive features of the Meta Ray-Ban Display when it was first announced. However, it wasn't available at l

The Trophy Elon Musk Definitely Didn't WANT

Yesterday, in Musk v. Altman, before the jurors came in, Sam Altman's team passed up what looked - from a distance - like a little league trophy. It was not. Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers had the lawyers read the inscription aloud for the press: "Never stop being a jackass." It's a commemoration OpenAI employees bought for research scientist Josh Ackiam, who testified yesterday. How exactly did this come up in a trial about nonprofit contract law? Allegedly, when Elon Musk was leaving OpenAI, he talked

The Startup Bringing 'Vibe Coding' to HARDWARE

Hardware company Atech raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding, including from a16z’s scout fund, Sequoia Scout Fund, and Nordic Makers.

The Mass EXODUS Happening at Elon Musk's Merged Company

More than 50 employees have reportedly left Elon Musk’s newly merged SpaceXAI since February, raising questions about burnout, leadership changes, talent poaching, and whether liquidity events weakened retention incentives.

The Teams Recording That EXPOSED Two Hackers' Own Crimes

One little mystery—solved.

The Metroid Prime 4 Discount You've Been WAITING For

The most graphically-impressive first-person shooter made for the Nintendo Switch is $20 off at Best Buy. Right now, you can buy the physical version of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for $39.99 ($20 off). The game looks surprisingly good on the 2017 hardware, but runs way better on the Switch 2 with the additional $10 upgrade pack that unlocks hi-res textures, faster loading times, and Joy-Con mouse mode. If you’re gaming on a Switch 2, getting the discounted game and the digital upgrade pack costs $5

The $100 Million Bet That Could RESURRECT a Fallen Crypto Empire

The company also topped revenue expectations for the quarter and posted a narrower-than-expected loss than analysts anticipated, according to FactSet.

Figma's DESPERATE New Plan to Save Its Plummeting Stock Price

Figma’s stock soars after earnings beat expectations again, and the full-year outlook was raised.

Why This Tech Giant Is Suddenly SHUTTING DOWN

Today was closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial, and I almost feel bad writing about the unbelievable demolition derby I just witnessed. Steven Molo, Musk's lawyer, stumbled over his words. He at one point called Greg Brockman - a co-defendant - Greg Altman. He erroneously claimed that Musk wasn't asking for money and had to be corrected by the judge. He made it clear we've heard from many liars over the past few weeks, but offered little evidence for Musk's actual legal claims. OpenAI's

What the Jury Will REALLY Decide When Musk and Altman Face Off

Here's what the biggest tech court case of the year is all about.

Honda Just Revealed the Prototypes That Signal the END of Gas-Only Cars

Honda revealed prototypes of two new hybrid models, an Accord sedan and the Acura RDX SUV, during its annual business briefing this week, built on a platform that it says will begin launching next year. The RDX was announced earlier this year as Honda's first SUV to feature the next-gen version of its two-motor hybrid system. Honda also announced it's dropping the goal of having one-fifth of its sales be EVs by 2030, and for 100 percent of its sales to come from EVs and fuel cell vehicles by 20

Federal Prosecutors Just Indicted Someone Using FAKE Evidence

How did a deepfake indict an innocent person in federal court without anyone catching it? The first federal survey of judges on deepfake challenges just dropped.

Why Your Retirement Plan Is About to FAIL You

Official CPI masks double-digit spikes in healthcare, insurance and energy. Meanwhile, an outdated strategy quietly drains your portfolio.

Why Flying to Europe Is About to Cost You MUCH More

Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high after the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.

The Fed's New Boss Just Got Confirmed — But There's a CATCH

Senate confirms new Fed chair as Trump allies warn rate cuts may have to wait  The Washington Post Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell  CNN Why Warsh's Democrat problem could come back to bite him  Politico The Economy That Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve’s New Chair, Is Inheriting  The New York Times Analysis: Trump finally gets his man at the Fed. Will Kevin Warsh disappoint him?  CNBC

The 20 Stocks Wall Street Insiders Are QUIETLY Buying

This earnings season’s big winners include makers of AI-oriented hardware, but the list also includes some surprises.

Why Oil Markets Are About to Get WILDLY Unpredictable

OPEC cut its demand growth estimates for 2026 to about 1.2 million barrels per day.

Why This Shop Owner Is REPLACING Humans With Machines

Rhys McLoughlin says he does not think customers understand that "incoming prices are going up and up".

European Markets Brace as POLITICS Takes Over

European stocks are expected to open higher Thursday as investors keep an eye on developments in the U.K. and U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China.

The FIRST Annual Loss in Honda's History — And What It Means

Honda posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans.

Bond Markets Sense What's Coming for UK PM Starmer

The prime minister's colleagues could be ready to mutiny, with leadership bids potentially being announced Thursday.

Burberry's TURNAROUND — Two Markets Just Saved the Iconic Brand

Full-year revenue came in largely in line with expectations at £2.4 billion.

This Couple Retired With 22 TIMES Their Income — Why Can't You?

“The vast majority of people I’ve known are intimidated by money’s power, imbue it with almost magical qualities.”

The Economic Number That DEFIED All Predictions

The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.

The 'Sticky Floor' Trapping Women WORSE Than the Glass Ceiling

For decades, the conversation around gender equality at work has been dominated by one glittering metaphor: the glass ceiling. We count women in boardrooms, track female CEOs, and debate the glass cliff awaiting women promoted during crises. But for millions of women over 45, the problem isn’t getting to the top. It’s getting unstuck from the bottom. While elite professional careers dominate headlines, the reality for much of the female workforce is the sticky floor: a structural trap that keeps

The Smart Move for Couples in Their 40s With an Extra $1,500 a MONTH

“We already deposit $1,000 each month into the American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio Class A fund.”

COL Group Names CMO to Drive FlareFlow's Vertical 2.0 STRATEGY

COL Group has appointed Timothy Oh as chief marketing officer of FlareFlow, adding to his existing role as general manager for international business, as the Shenzhen-listed digital entertainment company announces a wave of senior international hires tied to its next growth phase. Jason Ander joins as head of U.S. partnerships within Oh’s international business division, […]

The Stock Market Is IGNORING Inflation's Oldest Rule — Here's What Changed EVERYTHING

A look at which assets are following the script, and which aren’t, on day 75 of the war

Polestar CEO Reveals the REAL Reason EVs Became All About MONEY — Not the Planet

The EV maker is seeing an increased demand for both used and new cars as fuel prices have gone up following the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz.

Why AI-Obsessed Companies Should FEAR the Aging Workforce They're IGNORING

Below, Dan Pontefract shares five key insights from his new book, The Future of Work Is Grey: The Untapped Value of Age in the Workforce. Pontefract is a six-time award-winning author and a leadership and corporate culture strategist. He has spent more than 20 years in senior leadership roles at TELUS, SAP, and BCIT, serving as a chief learning officer and chief envisioner. In 2018, he founded his own firm, the Pontefract Group, to help leaders and organizations improve leadership and corporate

Why Americans STILL Feel Terrible About the Economy — And When That Might Change

U.S. consumer sentiment has been on a downward trend since the Covid-19 pandemic. Inflation, wars and President Trump's tariffs are to blame, economists say.

Why Corporate Insurers Are Suddenly BACKING AWAY From AI

Artificial intelligence isn’t just a headache for human resources. More and more, corporate legal teams are becoming entangled in the technology’s mistakes. Generative AI-related lawsuits in the United States grew 978% from 2021 to 2025, according to a report from the reinsurance broker Gallagher Re. But a growing number of insurance companies are removing AI liability coverage. Berkshire Hathaway, Chubb, and Travelers have all won approval to largely drop the protection in recent months. Techni

Apple's Marketing Chief Breaks His SILENCE After a Decade Guarding the World's Most Valuable Brand

Tor Myhren is going to kind of hate this article. Because it’s about him, not his entire team.  Because I want to talk about his shift from agency chief creative officer to leading marketing for the most pristine marketer on the planet, not to mention one of the world’s most valuable companies.  Because I want to talk about how he’s been doing it for 10 years in an industry where brands change senior marketing executives as frequently as their socks.  And because I want to start with the worst m

The One Type of Home Saving Americans TENS OF THOUSANDS Right Now

According to a new report from Realtor.com, buying a new home could save you a ton of money in your first decade of homeownership. But those savings depend on where you live. On average, U.S. buyers who choose a new home end up with $25,335 in savings over the course of 10 years. That chunk of change could offset the higher price tag of a newly built home, even if it doesn’t show up as up-front savings.  The hidden savings tied to buying a newer home can mostly be attributed to two major factors

The OECD Just Built a Tool to Unlock Your Biggest Untapped ASSET

The OECD and AARP just launched a free tool helping employers benchmark readiness for longer working lives. Four pillars. Thirty minutes. No excuses.

The RECORD-Breaking Signal That Could Change Your Portfolio

A trader looks back to figure out why he missed the stock-market surge from late March.

Wendy's Is About to Break Fast Food's Most SACRED Rule

Wendy’s is feeling blue. Light blue, to be exact. In April, a new design concept accompanied the opening of the burger chain’s 100th store in the Philippines. In addition to its digital-first layout, the new Wendy’s boasts a light blue facade instead of a red one. The refreshed restaurants are now available to franchisees across the company’s international markets. Wendy’s tells Fast Company that locations are also open in Chile, England, and Scotland, but there are currently none in the U.S. Th

Should Your Retired Husband Take Social Security at 62 and INVEST It?

“His Social Security benefit would be $1,600 per month, since he stayed home with the kids while I worked.”

Why Leaders Shouldn't Blame 'AI' for LAYOFFS

Layoffs used to be something that made a company’s stock tank. But after Block announced layoffs recently, its stock went up. And they weren’t the only ones: Snap did the same thing a few months earlier, as did Meta and Amazon. The common thread? They all cited AI as their reason for cuts. For CEOs staring down investor pressure, the playbook has become clear: invoke AI, slash headcount, and watch the ticker go up. I’m a CEO, and I’ve been laid off before. I now advise HR and benefits leaders at

The Earnings Report Everyone Expected to TANK — Until They Saw These Numbers

Versant, the portfolio of TV networks spun out from Comcast, reported earnings from its first quarter as an independent company.

The State Program That Could Finally Make Long-Term Care AFFORDABLE

Washington state has embarked on a bold experiment that bolsters families by giving all workers a way to earn access to $36,500 worth of long-term care when they need it.

Why Europe Is About to INTERVENE in Paramount's Biggest Deal

The lawmakers, in a letter reported first by CNBC, told Paramount CEO David Ellison that the Warner Brothers Discovery acquisition would stifle competition.

The Tax LOOPHOLE in Trump Accounts That Could Make Wealthy Donors Even RICHER

Permitting stock contributions to "Trump Accounts" would allow donors to offload appreciated shares without paying capital gains tax.

Why Americans Are Obsessed With Burberry's Hamptons of England LOOK

Americans' fascination with The Cotswolds has helped focus Burberry's repositioning as the luxury label uses Cool Britannia and its iconic products to revitalize sales.

Why Retail Sales Are Rising — But Your Wallet Feels EMPTIER

Sales at retailers rose in April for the third month in a row, but the increase stemmed in large part from drivers spending more on gasoline because of higher prices. Spending was on the softer side after adjusting for inflation.

The Jobless Numbers That Reveal How War Is Quietly RESHAPING America

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran

The 70-Year-Old With $90K Income Asking: Can I Afford My DREAM Home?

“My current house is all paid off, and it’s worth $650,000.”

Why Gap Is Bringing Your CLOTHES to Hollywood

Gap Inc. has enlisted former Paramount executive Lourdes Arocho as part of the retailer’s “Fashiontainment” strategy to ink partnerships for its apparel brands in music, TV, film, sports and more. Arocho will join the company May 15 as senior VP and head of licensing, reporting to Pam Kaufman, executive VP and chief entertainment officer — […]

Jim Cramer's Top 10 Stock Market WARNINGS for Thursday

Cisco delivered the latest blowout quarter thanks to AI spending, and chipmaker Cerebras is making its public debut.

What Financial Services Must Do Before AGENTIC AI Arrives

Financial services companies have unique needs when it comes to business AI. They operate in one of the most highly regulated sectors while responding to external events that are updated by the second. As a result, the success of agentic AI in financial services depends less on the sophistication of the system and more on…

American Girl's 2027 'Girl of the Year' REVEALED

Mattel’s American Girl doll brand is continuing to celebrate its 40th anniversary with an early look at its 2027 "Girl of the Year" in a new book.

Six Charts That Reveal What's REALLY Happening to Britain's ECONOMY

The UK economy is showing resilience – it’s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.

Why Cisco Just Cut 4,000 Jobs While Its Stock SOARED 14%

Shares headed for their best day in more than two decades after Cisco blew past its AI infrastructure and hyperscaler orders guidance for the fiscal year

What the New Fed Chief Just Said That Could DEFLATE Your Wallet

Bessent said the energy-fed inflation surge recently is likely to reverse as the U.S. is "going to keep pumping."

The Party City Collapse That Just Started a RETAIL War

Michaels is expanding its party supply and celebration offerings.  In September 2025, the arts and crafts retailer introduced The Party Shop at Michaels, an in-store shopping experience that brought party supplies, balloons, and other celebration essentials to its shelves. This year, its product selection will grow even further.  In a May 13 press release, Michaels announced it is expanding its in-store party supply assortment and introducing new in-store experiences, with plans to add nearly 6

Forbes Wins Multiple Honors At Financial Communications Society Portfolio AWARDS

The Financial Communications Society announced last week that Forbes has been recognized with multiple honors at the Financial Communications Society (FCS) Portfolio Awards, earning three Gold and four Silver awards across branded content, event marketing, audio, and digital campaigns.

3 Financial Rules That Have Stood the Test of TIME

Beth Kobliner’s classic tome of financial literacy for Gen X still works today for Gen Z.

The Stock About to DOUBLE Before Markets Even Open

Cerebras’s stock indicated to more than double when it starts trading.

Why Americans Kept SPENDING Despite Gas Prices Soaring

Retail sales rose 0.5 percent despite higher prices for gas, food and other goods. But there are signs consumers are under some strain.

Why Investors Just Bet $10M on the Founder Whose Last Company IMPLODED

Crosby is building Synthetic, a fully autonomous AI bookkeeping service for other startups.

Why the U.S. Is DROPPING Charges Against This Accused Billionaire Fraudster

The decision came after a meeting in which a lawyer for the billionaire, Gautam Adani, made an unusual offer, according to people familiar with the matter.

The S&P 500 Sector Wall Street Is Suddenly RUSHING Into

We appear to be looking at an excellent entry point for long-term investors.

Why Trump's Best China Deal Is NO Deal at All

Three decades of failed engagement with Beijing show why U.S. should walk away from the bargaining table.

The $5.5B Move That Just Kicked Open WALL STREET'S Door

A year ago, it looked like this day would never happen for Cerebras.

The China Deal That Just Made Jensen Huang RICHER Than Ever

Nvidia shares rose over 4% Thursday while Huang travels in China with President Donald Trump.

Why Americans Are Suddenly Buying Homes for MULTIPLE Generations

Multigenerational living is expected to get even more popular as baby boomers age.

Why Small Businesses Are Being LEFT OUT of the AI Revolution

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here. A look at the AI landscape for small businesses  So much of the conversation around the great AI transformation of business has centered on enterprises, meaning companies with more than 500 employees. That makes sense: For AI and cloud companies, landing a large enterprise customer can mean securing a significan

The AI Chip Maker That Just Made Its Founders BILLIONAIRES Overnight

Cerebras is taking advantage of a bull market for silicon, as the chipmaker becomes one of the most notable pureplay AI IPOs to date.

Why Elon's Lawyer Had to APOLOGIZE for His Mysterious China DISAPPEARANCE

Musk sued his OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, alleging they had violated a promise to keep their company a nonprofit.

The Crypto Victory That Wall Street Didn't See COMING

The Senate Banking Committee advanced a rules-of-the-road crypto bill known as the Clarity Act by a vote of 15-9.

Why This Week's Mortgage Drop Won't LAST Long Enough to Matter

A year ago, mortgage rates averaged 6.81%.

Why Microsoft Matters More to Your Wallet Than the FEDERAL RESERVE

What does the Fed have to do with the technological enhancements powering such staggering leaps in productivity?

Goldman's Shocking Prediction: Tech Stocks Are About to Get WILDER

Stocks are rallying so fast it's creating a volatility dynamic that's only been seen four times in history.

Barclays Warns: Retail Investors Just Found a New Way to GAMBLE

Barclays analysts said predictions markets are seeing trading volume that rivals other speculative investments popular with retail traders.

Ford Just Surged 20% in 48 Hours — But It's Not About CARS

Ford Motor shares have been on a tear the past couple days, rising on buzz over its ties to the energy storage market.

The Restaurant Chain That Figured Out How to Feed GLP-1 USERS

J.P. Morgan upgraded Cheesecake Factory’s stock, as weight-loss drugs and cautious consumers make the restaurant industry more anxious.

The $49.5 Million Verdict That Could CHANGE Everything for Boeing

A federal jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million to the family of Samya Stumo, a young woman who was killed in the second of two Boeing 737 MAX crashes within months of each other in 2018 and 2019.

The Fed Governor Who Just QUIT and Threw His Weight Behind a CONTROVERSIAL Replacement

Miran served as a contrarian voice on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee.

How Short Sellers Are Spotting FAKE AI Stocks in This Tech Mania

Hedge fund managers said the current environment — fueled by aggressive spending on AI — is creating a fertile backdrop for bearish wagers

The Retirement Mistake MOST People Make—and How to Fix It Before It's Too LATE

Are you prepared for the retirement you might get?

Young Founders Are RESHAPING Leadership—Here's How

Leadership is no longer linear. Among the founders I meet, there’s a clear shift: Younger entrepreneurs are starting earlier, building faster, and often working across multiple ventures at once. More than half of Gen Z has a side hustle. Entrepreneurship is beginning to look less like a single trajectory and more like a portfolio.  But this generation isn’t just building businesses. They’re building dynamic careers with intent.  There is a growing expectation that entrepreneurs integrate social

The NYC Tax That Could Make Your Second Home UNAFFORDABLE

The so-called market value is a government metric that often underestimates a home’s actual worth. The new tax will be phased in as the city and state work out which properties it will affect.

Why Desperate Homeowners Are Begging STRANGERS to Roast Their Houses

As homes linger on the market, sellers are inviting feedback on why buyers aren’t biting — even if it’s laced with insults.

Traders See a 40% Chance of the Economic NIGHTMARE Scenario

Traders are not optimistic about the state of economy by the end of this year, placing high chances of stagflation, a mix of high inflation and unemployment.

The Restaurant Deal That's Too Good to Be TRUE (Or Is It?)

As inflation has tightened household budgets, several chain restaurants have brought back all-you-can-eat deals to drive foot traffic.

The Chinese Parts Already INSIDE Your American Car

Trump-Xi talks spark bipartisan warnings over Chinese automakers, U.S. auto jobs, connected vehicles and China’s growing role in the supply chain.

Why Nvidia's Earnings Might Not SAVE the Market This Time

Overbought warnings come ahead of a massive tech and retail earnings lineup.

The IPO That Could Make Elon Musk Even MORE Untouchable

Elon Musk's reusable rocket company is getting closer to what's expected to be a record stock market debut.

The VC Who Almost IGNORED the Meeting That Made Him BILLIONS

Benchmark almost never backs hardware startups. So Eric Vishria dragged his feet ten years ago before agreeing to hear Cerebras' pitch.

The IPO That Just Created Two NEW Billionaires Overnight

Cerebras closed its first day of trading with a market cap close to $100 billion and turned two co-founders into billionaires in the process.

Why I Claimed Social Security at 64 Instead of WAITING

“It’s remarkable — and discouraging — how many people are disengaged from their own financial lives.”

The Bond Market Just Did Something That Could Doom Your SAVINGS

There is a perception that new Fed chairs are tested by market turmoil.

Byron Allen's SHOCKING Plan to Transform BuzzFeed Into Something MASSIVE

With two recent deals, Byron Allen has elevated his profile in both late-night TV and the digital media space. He’s about to take control of struggling media company BuzzFeed, and next week he is getting the the CBS time slot that is being vacated this month by “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” after the […]

The Workplace Habits That Are DESTROYING Your Authority Without You Knowing

You don’t have to be the loudest person in the room to command it, but these three habits might be quietly costing you credibility without you even realizing it. From the words you choose to how you walk through the door, here’s what to change so your ideas actually land.

Why Cramer Is Suddenly BEGGING Investors to Slow Down on AI

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors should be more selective when investing in the semiconductor rally.

Why Spirit Airlines Employees Are SUING the Company

Sam Sweeney and Brian Buckmire report on former workers suing Spirit Airlines over claims they were denied pay and benefits after the airline shut down operations.

The $300 Billion SHOCK That Could Crush Your Paycheck and Mortgage

The Trump administration and Congress can act now to bring down energy costs and make Americans’ lives more affordable.

The Road Trip That Just Triggered an ETHICS Firestorm

A YouTube series starring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, but it doubled as a family excursion for them.

What Rand Paul's Son Allegedly Said in His SHOCKING Tirade

An X account reportedly belonging to Paul’s son, William, acknowledged the confrontation and apologized to Lawler.

The Conviction That Just Got ERASED — And Why It Changes EVERYTHING

Alex Murdaugh murder convictions overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court, new trial ordered  CBS News Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned by South Carolina’s Top Court  The New York Times South Carolina Attorney General says he will seek 'speedy' retrial in Alex Murdaugh murder case  Yahoo Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and orders new trial  CNN Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction unanimously overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court  Fox News

What Trump Just Said That Has Republicans PANICKING About November

Asked if he was motivated by Americans’ financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, “Not even a little bit.”

The Government's Shocking Move Against Its Own LAWYERS

The move escalates the administration’s feud with legal disciplinary bodies over the ethical conduct of government lawyers.

The Nebraska Primary Winner Nobody Saw COMING

Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the Democratic primary in the closely watched race for Nebraska's second congressional district.

The Deportation Mistake So CATASTROPHIC a Judge Ordered an Immediate Reversal

The unusual ruling came after the judge found that the Trump administration had most likely violated the law by deporting the 55-year-old woman to the African country despite its refusal to take her.

Why Giuliani's Return to His Show Is Making HEADLINES After Hospital Stay

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has returned to his show after being hospitalized for viral pneumonia

Why More Americans Are Suddenly Getting SECOND PASSPORTS — and What It Means

Maggie Rulli reports from Florence, Italy, as more Americans are leaving the U.S. behind and starting over overseas because of burnout, political views or their dream of living “la dolce vita.”

The Man Who Now Controls Your Financial FUTURE Just Got Confirmed

Warsh Confirmed as Next Federal Reserve Chair  The New York Times Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell  CNN Why Warsh's Democrat problem could come back to bite him  Politico Analysis: Trump finally gets his man at the Fed. Will Kevin Warsh disappoint him?  CNBC Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed’s next chair as inflation intensifies  NBC News

The Nebraska Primary Result That Could FLIP a Key District

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district  NPR Election 2026: Nebraska Congressional Dist. 2 Democratic race called for Denise Powell  WOWT Political Organizer Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race  The New York Times Takeaways from Nebraska Democratic primaries filled with plot twists  The Washington Post 2026 Nebraska primary election recap: Gubernatorial, legislative races and more  KETV

The Secret Chinese Spy Operation Hidden in PLAIN SIGHT

Man convicted of running secret Chinese spy outpost in New York City  Politico US citizen convicted of running secret Chinese 'police station' in NYC  BBC New York man found guilty of acting as an unregistered agent of China  The Guardian Bronx Man Found Guilty of Running China Police Outpost in NYC  Bloomberg.com Chinese American citizen convicted of running covert 'police station' in Manhattan  Gothamist

Why Vance Is Suddenly WALKING BACK Trump's Money Claims

Vice President JD Vance offered a starkly different message than his boss did the day before.

The Democratic Victory That Could FLIP the House Power BALANCE

Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House.

Why South Carolina Is About to REDRAW Its Political Future

Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, appears prepared to thrust the state into the nation’s redistricting wars.

The Tax Scandal That Just CLEARED a Top UK Politician

Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting underpaying stamp duty.

The Leadership Bid That Could Plunge Britain Into CHAOS

Streeting expected to launch leadership bid, allies say, as PM warns any contest would cause 'chaos'  BBC Keir Starmer has failed. It is time for him to go  The Telegraph Labour has turned into the Conservative Party  The Economist UK's Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King's Speech  Reuters Thursday briefing: ​Is this Starmer’s last stand?  The Guardian

What Trump and Xi Just Agreed On That Could RESHAPE Global Power

The two leaders agreed to forge more cooperative ties in a high-stakes meeting full of friendly gestures between two countries that have been battling for years.

The CRISIS Threatening to End Starmer's Leadership RIGHT NOW

The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

What Democrats Are Willing to SACRIFICE for Power

A new POLITICO Poll suggests many appear willing to embrace a maximalist posture on redistricting.

Trump's Order That Could DESTROY Law Firms Faces Court Challenge

An appeals court is set to hear arguments Thursday over the Trump administration's bid to reinstate executive orders that sought sanctions against four elite law firms.

The MAHA Movement Coming for Your Child's SCHOOL LUNCH

U.S. school districts worry it could get even more expensive to prepare a meal under new federal dietary guidelines, as they also contend with cuts to programs that helped them buy local food.

Why This Ex-DOJ Official Just EXPOSED His Former Bosses

Until recently, Jonathan Gross was a Trump political appointee at the Department of Justice and worked on its "Weaponization Working Group." He has now become a vocal critic of the department.

The Redistricting Battle That's Leaving Voters TRAPPED in the Middle

Much of the focus of the ongoing redistricting war has been on which political party will come out on top. But it's voters who will pay a cost, say voting experts and voting rights advocates.

The Names CIRCLING Starmer's Job — And Why They're Coming Out NOW

Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

The Revolving Door Senators Just Tried to SLAM Shut — On Themselves

New bipartisan legislation, first seen by CNBC, would prevent U.S. lawmakers from lobbying after they leave office.

The Kennedy Heir's CHAOTIC Plan to Bring Back Camelot

Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg’s bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office.

The Health Secretary Who Just WALKED AWAY—Here's His Final MESSAGE

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced his resignation from government.

The California Mayor Who Secretly Worked for CHINA While Trump Visits BEIJING

Eileen Wang, now the former mayor of the City of Arcadia, agreed to plead guilty to one felony charge that she acted as an illegal foreign agent of China.

What Just Changed About Student Loan Forgiveness Under TRUMP

Changes to the U.S. Department of Education's income-driven repayment plans will impact many student loan borrowers' timelines to debt cancellation.

MSPs Sworn In for New Term at Scottish PARLIAMENT

Parliamentarians have pledged allegiance to the King in the first official business since the Holyrood election.

The TWO Tech Issues That Could Destroy the Trump-Xi Summit

Access to the world's second largest economy for U.S. tech companies and talks on critical minerals could be key points of discussion.

The Trump Claims About Iran That Don't Add UP

He has minimized soaring gas prices, rising inflation and the American economy’s need for the Strait of Hormuz.

The Gavin Newsom Snub That Just Turned Nicki Minaj MAGA

Rapper Nicki Minaj said her surprising emergence as a key Trump ally stemmed from discontent with Democrats, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former President Barack Obama.

Trump's Approval Rating Just Hit a Second-Term LOW Nobody Saw Coming

Trump has a net -18.9 approval rating.

Bo French Challenges Texas Oil Regulator in GOP RUNOFF

Bo French, a hard-liner known for wild social media posts, is seeking a bigger megaphone. Big oil companies, and top officials like Greg Abbott, want to stop him.

The HIDDEN Cost of Trump's Coal Obsession Nobody's Talking About

Costs have been mounting in the year since the Trump administration began directing aging coal plants to say open.

The Alex Murdaugh Twist NO ONE Saw Coming — And What Happens NEXT

With Alex Murdaugh Conviction Reversal, South Carolina Braces for Retrial and More Scrutiny  The New York Times Juror who helped convict Alex Murdaugh is shocked by decision to overturn guilty verdict  Yahoo Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers reveal his reaction to overturned murder convictions  NBC News Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and orders new trial  CNN Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction unanimously overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court  Fox News

The GOP Redistricting Plan That Could BACKFIRE Spectacularly

At the end of April, Virginians narrowly voted to approve a new congressional map that would potentially give Democrats the edge to flip four seats from red to blue.

The Boeing Deal Trump Just Revealed on LIVE Television

President Donald Trump told Fox News that China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, according to a clip that aired Thursday.

The Political Operative Behind TWO Governors About to Admit EVERYTHING

Dana Williamson, a former political strategist for Xavier Becerra and a former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom, is scheduled to appear in federal court on Thursday.

The Dead Person Collecting Social Security — And the MILLIONS We Can't Find

After a year of hunting down Social Security cheats, here’s where we stand.

Hollywood's Pick for L.A. Mayor — But Will It Actually MATTER?

Kathleen Eagan Murray was as surprised as everyone else when her college friend Nithya Raman announced she was running for mayor of Los Angeles in February. She sent off a quick text — and soon found herself organizing a slew of fundraisers and meet-and-greets. Eagan Murray and her husband, TV writer Matt Murray (“Parks and […]

The PRICE Trump's DOJ Might Demand to Drop Charges Against a Billionaire

The about-face came after Adani hired one of President Donald Trump’s former personal attorneys, according to the New York Times.

The Sudden EXIT of America's Border Chief That Nobody Saw Coming

Controversy over enforcement actions by Border Patrol and ICE led to a partial shutdown of DHS from February to late April.

How New York's New Mayor Just SOLVED an Impossible Budget Crisis

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old mayor of New York City, who campaigned on making the city more affordable, is facing one of the hardest tests of leadership: delivering on ambitious promises despite facing a challenging landscape. After inheriting a $12 billion gap in the budget—the largest since the Great Recession—Mamdani just released his $124.7 billion budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year. It includes important measures like funding for childcare, worker protections, and greater access to

Why Farage Just Got a £5M Gift — And What It MEANS

The Reform UK leader, who is facing a Commons standards probe, said he "cannot be bought by anybody".

What Xi's Tone With Trump Just REVEALED About America's Future

In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.

Trump Promised 500 Planes to China. They're Only Taking 200. Here's What WENT WRONG

Boeing’s stock on Thursday headed for its steepest fall in six months after President Donald Trump said China is buying 200 of the company’s jets, disappointing investors who had expected more than double that number.

Judge Investigates Whether Musk's Deal With Trump Was CORRUPTED From the Start

Trump admin wants to let Musk pay $1.5M fine to settle $150 million Twitter suit.

The Woman Deported to the WRONG CONTINENT—and What a Judge Just Ordered

Judge called Adriana Maria Quiroz Zapata’s deportation to the Democratic Republic of Congo ‘likely illegal’ A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to bring a Colombian woman back to the US from the Democratic Republic of Congo, after she was deported to the African country that had refused to accept her. The deportation of Adriana María Quiroz Zapata “was likely illegal”, the US district judge Richard Leon ruled on Wednesday. Continue reading...

The Border Patrol Chief Just STEPPED DOWN—Here's What It Means

Michael Banks, the head of U.S. Border Patrol, is stepping down.

The DESPERATE Plan to Win Back Latino Voters Before Midterms

Four longtime Latino civil rights and political organizations are joining efforts to register voters and mobilize Hispanic Democrats in the wake of rising voting restrictions.

Why Vance Just Took His Fraud Fight to MAINE

The vice president visited Bangor, Maine, to tout his fraud crackdown, stump for Paul LePage and offer an olive branch to Sen. Susan Collins.

The Congressman Who VANISHED Without Explanation

Representative Thomas Kean Jr. last voted in Washington on March 5, citing a medical issue. An appearance planned for late May has been canceled.

The Primary System That Parties Are Desperately Trying to KILL

New research claims that bipartisan primaries have broad societal benefit, but opposition is growing, and Louisiana voters this weekend will participate in the state’s first closed primary since 1978.

The Taco Order That's Now a POLITICAL Scandal in Texas

What started as a taco stop with former President Barack Obama quickly turned into a very Texas debate over the proper breakfast taco order.

Kash Patel's Legal Battle That Won't GO Away

Kash Patel, the FBI director, is separately suing The Atlantic for allegedly defaming him with an article that said he has abused alcohol.

The Epstein Connection That Just Cost a Cabinet Member EVERYTHING

The White House said in February that President Donald Trump, who has also faced scrutiny over his relationship to Epstein, continues to stand behind Lutnick.

Why Even GREEN CARD Holders Are Now Being Hunted for Deportation

The Department of Homeland Security recently formed a unit tasked with revetting thousands of immigrants with permanent residency.

Why the Justice Department Just Accused YALE of Discriminating Against White and Asian Students

The finding was the second time in eight days that the Trump administration had targeted a major medical school over admissions policies.

The Corruption Case That Just Ensnared Two of California's Most POWERFUL Politicians

Strategist Tied to Becerra and Newsom Pleads Guilty in Corruption Case  The New York Times Top California Democratic political strategist pleads guilty to $225,000 fraud charges  The Guardian Newsom’s former chief of staff takes plea deal  Politico Former top aide to Gov. Newsom pleads guilty to federal charges involving fraud, false statements  KCRA Former Newsom Chief of Staff Pleads Guilty to Scheme That Bled Money From Becerra’s Account  KQED

The Border Patrol Chief Just Quit on LIVE Television

U.S. Border Patrol head announces resignation on Fox News  PBS Border Patrol chief Michael Banks resigns his position  CNN Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup  Al Jazeera Border Patrol chief resigns in latest DHS leadership shake-up  NBC News U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks resigns in latest shakeup of immigration leadership  CBS News

What Happens to Education When the Department DISAPPEARS

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The Royal Finances Cut That Won't Actually CHANGE Anything

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For the expanded 2026 World Cup, Sports Illustrated commissioned dozens of illustrated covers created by artists from every competing nation.

The Cubs Prospect Who Just Walked Away From Baseball — And Why

The Chicago Cubs got an update on a former undrafted signee who made his debut with the club shortly before being traded away.

The Spygate Scandal That Could DELAY a Major Playoff Final

The Championship play-off final may not go ahead on Saturday 23 May as the EFL investigates the Spygate scandal surrounding finalists Southampton.

The Giants Prospect Who's Redefining What SPEED Can Do

Jonah Cox is not atop any prospects list. So what? The 24-year-old outfielder leads every Double-A Eastern League player in batting with a blistering .417 average.

UFC's Dana White Wrote Trump a Letter About Gambling—and the Market MOVED

In the letter, Dana White said that the cap is already starting to create problems for the gambling industry.

The Travel Brands Winning BIG With World Cup Partnerships

Travel brands are taking the smartest positions at World Cup 2026, as American, Qatar Airways and Airbnb turn flights, stays and loyalty into fan access.

The $9.9 Billion Raiders Deal That Just Changed the NFL FOREVER

First Football is selling its 25% stake in the team to a group led by Egon Durban at a $9.9 billion valuation.

The Health News Dolly Parton Just Shared That Has Fans WORRIED

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 06: Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton Hosted By Rachel Smith at Music City Center on June 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage) Dolly Parton shared a new health update with fans in an Instagram video. Though she didn’t specify exactly what health issues she’s facing, Parton noted previous challenges with her kidney health as well as weakened immune and digestive systems. T

What Makes Rivals Season Two BIGGER, BOLDER, and More Bonkers

Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show as it returns.

The Boys Star Reveals Why He Can't Watch His Character's FINAL Episode

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Episode 7 of “The Boys” Season 5, now streaming on Prime Video. In a final season full of major deaths, “The Boys” killed off another main character in its penultimate episode. Frenchie (Tomer Capone) put up one last fight against Homelander (Antony Starr) to protect his love Kimiko […]

Why Gillian Anderson's New Slasher Is DELICIOUSLY Twisted

If Jane Schoenbrun is feeling the pressures of being their generation’s highest-profile trans filmmaker, it shows in only the most enjoyably defiant of ways in Un Certain Regard opener “Teenage Sex and Death in Camp Miasma.” A steamy stew of sex, death, VHS and junk food, as though workshopped by Eros, Thanatos, Colonel Sanders and the […]

Why Elon Musk's Attack on The Odyssey Is WILDLY Wrong

From the team that brought you “Why is Snow White Latina?,” “Why are there Black people in ‘The Rings of Power?,’” and “Star Wars has gone woke,” comes the latest online onslaught against an anticipated Hollywood project that committed the unfathomable sin of having a diverse cast. In recent days, Twitter trolls have formed a […]

Off Campus Boss Reveals the SHOCKING Twist No One Saw Coming

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 1 of “Off Campus” now streaming on Prime Video. “Off Campus” — adapted by creator Louisa Levy — arrives on Prime Video with one of the most passionate pre-built audiences of any series this year. Based on Elle Kennedy’s beloved hockey romance novels, the show follows Hannah Wells (Ella […]

Jessica Alba Reveals Her Life Philosophy and What's REALLY Next

Jessica Alba discusses her LUNA Bar “Easy to Love” campaign, upcoming films Maserati and The Mark, and her wellness approach focused on mindfulness and longevity.

What Made a Live Newscast Suddenly GO DARK

Tony Dokoupil had to suddenly halt the CBS Evening News broadcast from Taiwan Wednesday after a cameraman suffered a medical emergency. “You will hear a lot about the rise of a powerful new China,” Dokoupil was saying as the camera quickly cut to B roll footage. “Is he ok?” Dokoupil was heard asking. “We’re going […]

Why Vin Diesel Broke Down at Cannes Over His Lost BROTHER

Vin Diesel couldn’t help but shed a few tears as the credits rolled on the special midnight screening of “The Fast and the Furious” at Cannes. It was enough that the festival considered the high-octane racing movie a “classic” after all these years. But, the emotion was heightened by watching his bond with the late […]

The $100,000 Prize Survivor Fans Will DECIDE

“Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans” has opened one last fan vote. During the penultimate episode of Season 50 on Wednesday, CBS opened a poll for fans to choose their favorite player. The winner will be announced during the live finale event in Los Angeles on May 20 and will receive a prize of […]

The Secret Hollywood System for Casting BABIES

When filming “The Pitt,” a number of things must go exactly right; the medical drama’s 360-degree hospital set and painstakingly produced prosthetics leave little room for error. So for Season 2, creator R. Scott Gemmill upped the ante by introducing the most unpredictable element of all: a baby. More than 12 adorably swaddled infants played […]

Why Apple TV+ Just Renewed 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' for Season 2

“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” has been renewed for a second season at Apple TV. The news comes ahead of the Season 1 finale on May 20. In addition, Apple announced that Eva Anderson will join series creator David E. Kelley as co-showrunner on Season 2. Based on the 2024 novel of the same name by […]

The Group Adam McKay Says Is WORSE for America Than Anyone Else

Adam McKay attacked the Democratic Party during a recent appearance on the “Urgent Futures” podcast and slammed “white liberals” as “the worst” for American politics. “It is incredible to watch people this far down the road still say you gotta stand behind the Democrat Party. The same party that wouldn’t convict Trump of a crime […]

The Fiction Debut That Just STUNNED New Zealand's Literary World

All Her Lives is only the fifth short story collection to win the prestigious NZ$65,000 prize in 58 years First-time fiction writer Ingrid Horrocks has won New Zealand’s richest literary prize for her debut short story collection, All Her Lives. The Wellington-based poet, essayist and memoirist won the prestigious NZ$65,000 (A$53,000, £28,500) Jann Medlicott Acorn prize for fiction at the 2026 Ockham New Zealand book awards on Wednesday night. The book follows nine women across nine different li

Why Margaret Cho Just REFUSED a Role Over Trump Border Fears

Comedian Margaret Cho recently told the “I Never Liked You” podcast that she turned down an opportunity to be in “Heated Rivalry” because the show was shot in Canada, and she didn’t want to travel out of the United States during President Donald Trump’s second term. “There’s things that I haven’t done that I should’ve […]

Why This Music Producer Just Called AI Musicians 'GODLESS Whores'

Jack Antonoff posted a journal entry on Instagram on Wednesday in which he slammed those who use AI to make music and art as “godless whores.” “What we do has become and acient ritual,” wrote the 13-time Grammy winner. “You don’t have to write music, you don’t have to record it and you don’t have […]

Why Netflix Is Pulling the Plug on This BELOVED Legal Drama

The streamer also announced new cast members for the final chapter of the global hit legal drama.

The Paul Simon Album That's Becoming a MUSICAL Starring Cynthia Erivo

Bill Condon, director of “Dreamgirls,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and the $1.26 billion-grossing “Beauty and the Beast,” knows how to film a musical number. That made him a natural choice to helm the “The Road Home,” starring Cynthia Erivo, Thabo Rametsi and Guy Pearce. Palisades Park Pictures launched international sales at Cannes. It’s the […]

The UNPRECEDENTED Lineup That Will Stop the World Cup Final

Madonna, Shakira and BTS are set to co-headline the first ever FIFA World Cup halftime show, the International Federation of Association Football revealed on Wednesday night. Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Elmo announced the news in a teaser trailer for the World Cup halftime show posted at 9 p.m. Together with Ms. Piggy, Kermit and several […]

Diego Luna on His Fears About Movies and the PREJUDICE Immigrants Face

“Ashes,” a family drama about a young woman who leaves Mexico with her younger brother to reunite with their mother in Spain, was deeply personal to Diego Luna, who directs the film, in addition to co-writing its screenplay. Growing up in Mexico, Luna, best known for playing a swashbuckling rebel fighter in the “Star Wars” […]

'Fallen Leaves' and 'Compartment No. 6' Stars Unite for New SATIRE

Jussi Vatanen, who led the cast in “Fallen Leaves,” and Seidi Haarla, the star of “Compartment No. 6,” will topline in Finnish satire “Arrogance.” The film is the story of Ossi (Vatanen), who chooses to be unemployed on ideological ground. He meets Kaisa (Haarla), who doesn’t judge him and they share a passion for literature. […]

The Comedy Filming in a City Still HEALING From War

Hiam Abbas, who played Marcia Roy in HBO’s “Succession,” and Tunisian-Egyptian star Hend Sabri (“Four Daughters,” “Finding Ola”) are set to star in “Your Turn, 203,” a social comedy set in a battered Beirut. Abbas plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet. “Your Turn, 203,” which […]

The Italian Studio Behind Your Next OBSESSION

Italy’s I Wonder Pictures — which is one of the country’s top distributors and has close ties to both A24 and Neon — is ramping up its production side with new projects by European heavyweight auteurs Radu Jude, Gábor Reisz and Teemu Nikki. Last year, the company hired former Sky Italy entertainment channels chief Roberto […]

The Dragon Ball Team's NEW Mission for Western Screens

Yasuo Matsuo has launched IP Bay, a new global studio dedicated to adapting Japanese literary properties for Western screens. The company is making its market debut at the Cannes Film Market, where Japan is the 2026 Country of Honor. Matsuo will serve as chair. He is the founder of Cloverway, a U.S.-based licensing agency that […]

What Catalan Filmmakers Are Bringing to CANNES

With six productions selected for the Cannes Festival and 11 titles at the Marché, Catalonia is once more punching above its weight on the Croisette. Companies mentioned below are the Catalan producers of the films.  Cannes Premiere The End of It Director: Maria M. Bayona Fasten Films Rebecca Hall plays former provocative artist Claire in […]

The Manga Adaptation That Just Got a MAJOR Reunion

MK2 Films has boarded “Roca,” the new feature from acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Koji Fukada, whose latest film, “Nagi Note,” premiered in competition at Cannes Wednesday. Adapted from a manga by Hisaichi Ishii (“My Neighbors the Yamadas”), “Roca” follows teenagers Roca, an aspiring fado singer, and Mino, the daughter of a small-time yakuza, who develop a close connection. But […]

The African Films Making HISTORY at Cannes

African cinema will make history at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with filmmakers from two of the continent’s nascent screen industries cracking the official selection of the prestigious French fest for the very first time. Both Rwandan debutante Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo, with her post-genocide drama “Ben’Imana,” and Central African filmmaker Rafiki Fariala, with his coming-of-age drama “Congo […]

Eddie Peng and Ewan Mitchell to Lead Action Feature 'The Healer,' Highland Film Group Launching in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

Eddie Peng (“The Great Wall,” “Black Dog”) and Ewan Mitchell (“Saltburn,” “Wuthering Heights”) are teaming up to star in actioner “The Healer,” the feature directorial debut of acclaimed action stunt coordinator and second unit director Can Aydin (“Thunderbolts*,” “The Fall Guy,” Disney’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series). Highland Film Group and 66cc are launching international sales on […]

Justin Long and Iris Apatow Circling Killer Bee Survival Thriller 'Stung' (EXCLUSIVE)

Justin Long and Irish Apatow are in negotiations to star in survival thriller “Stung,” now gearing up for production. The film comes from director Colin Minihan, who recently directed Long and Kate Bosworth in “Coyotes,” and is produced by Andre Relis and Jib Polhemus, with VMI Worldwide set to introduce the film to worldwide buyers […]

'The Conjuring' Writers Join Night Market Studios as Executive Producers on Asian Genre Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

Third Culture Content has unveiled Night Market Studios, a Singapore-anchored genre label, with “The Conjuring” writers Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes joining as executive producers as the company brings a four-film debut slate to the Cannes Film Market. Wholly owned by Third Culture Content, the production company co-founded by Janice Chua and Sean Dulake, Night […]

Pallavi Sharda Leads French-Indian Co-Production 'Stay' From 'Sir' Director Rohena Gera (EXCLUSIVE)

Pallavi Sharda is starring in “Stay,” a French-Indian independent feature written and directed by Rohena Gera, currently shooting in France after wrapping its India leg. Sharda plays Sailee, the daughter of a wealthy Indian family who moves to Paris following a divorce to escape the weight of social expectations. In Paris, she crosses paths with […]

Jackie Chan to Film 'Armour of God IV: Ultimatum' in Kazakhstan (EXCLUSIVE)

Jackie Chan will shoot “Armour of God IV: Ultimatum” in Kazakhstan, the star’s first production in the Central Asian region, Variety has confirmed. Directed by Robert Kun and produced by Salem Entertainment, the film is scheduled to commence principal photography in July and is targeting a worldwide release in the second quarter of 2027. Producers […]

'Power' Creator's Netflix Series Delivers TANTALIZING New Drama

In Netflix’s latest crime series “Nemesis,” “Power” Universe creator Courtney A. Kemp and co-creator Tani Morale explore the different prisms of morality through the eyes of two vastly different men, trying to carve out a legacy for themselves. One man works within a system that was never supposed to embrace him, and another in an […]

'Yellowstone' Spinoff Moves the Dutton Ranch to TEXAS

The first contemporary “Yellowstone” spinoff, “Marshals,” kept the Montana setting but switched genres from big-budget soap opera to humble broadcast procedural. The second, “Dutton Ranch,” maintains the tone of the original while transplanting the action to Texas — not coincidentally, the home of “Yellowstone” creator and “Dutton Ranch” executive producer Taylor Sheridan and the backdrop of […]

'Matilda' Star Alisha Weir Lands Lead in 'UNDERDOGS' Comedy

“Matilda the Musical” star Alisha Weir is set to lead upcoming coming of age feature “Underdogs,” the debut film from writer and director Fabia Martin (“The Rev”). The adventure comedy follows two teenage girls, Nel and Zadie, as they run away from foster care only to find themselves competing at the world-famous pedigree dog show […]

Globo Unveils Glauber Rocha Bio, Oscar Nominee's NEXT Project

Globo Filmes, one of Brazil’s biggest film production forces, is set to back “Spring of the Dragon,” a fiction feature bio focusing on arguably the greatest of the country’s film directors, Novo Cinema icon Glauber Rocha. The news comes as Globo Filmes and production house Conspiraçao have released new details about “The Brokers,” one of […]

The World Cup Performance That Just Made ONE Stock SURGE 7%

The seven-member boy band will take the stage alongside Madonna and Shakira

The Cricketer With NO ARMS Whose Story Is Coming to Screens

A feature film on the life of Amir Hussain Lone, the armless cricketer who captains the Jammu and Kashmir para cricket team, was unveiled on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival. The film will be directed by Nishil Sheth, an Indian writer-director whose debut feature “Bhasmasur” premiered on the international festival circuit and won […]

The Producer Behind 'Conclave' Just Made a BOLD Move

France TV Distribution is bringing Romuald Boulanger’s “Mansour” back to Cannes with added production weight, as “Conclave” producer Michael Jackman boards the biopic of Iranian-born tennis player and showman Mansour Bahrami. The package has also been reinforced by casting director Constance Demontoy (“Titane,” “Stillwater”) and Paris-based Alambic Production, which has joined as an associate production […]

MoreThan Films Sells 'Balearic' to Cineverse for FANDOR

MoreThan Films has sold North American digital rights to Ion de Sosa’s “Balearic” to Cineverse, which will release the film on its curated arthouse streaming platform Fandor, marking a key deal for one of the company’s Cannes Marché du Film titles. The Barcelona-Berlin-São Paulo sales agency has also closed all-rights deals on Sophy Romvari’s “Blue […]

Lightcraft's 'Wonderland' Expands Into TV With Louis Serkis LEADING Cast

Polish production company Lightcraft is expanding the world of its upcoming animated film “Wonderland” with a new TV series toplining Louis Serkis (“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” “The Kid Who Would Be King”) slated to premiere next year. The feature film, which stars Roman Griffin Davis (“500 Miles,” “King of Kings,” “Jojo Rabbit”) and […]

Office Romance K-Drama 'See You At Work Tomorrow!' Coming to PRIME Video

Based on the popular office romance webtoon, the adapted K-drama 'See You at Work Tomorrow!, starring Seo In-guk and Park Ji-hyun, comes to Prime Video on June 22.

Isabella Rossellini to Be Honored With Locarno Film Festival Excellence AWARD

The Locarno Film Festival will honor Isabella Rossellini with its Excellence Award that pays tribute to film personalities who are making their mark on contemporary cinema. Rossellini — whose most recent credits include Alice Rohrwacher’s “La Chimera” (2023) and Edward Berger’s “Conclave” (2024), for which she scored an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress — […]

Sundance Winner Blerta Basholli Releases Second Feature 'Dua' in Cannes' Critics' WEEK

Blerta Basholli’s second feature film “Dua” has just had its world premiere on May 13 during Cannes’ Critics’ Week. It follows Basholli’s film “Hive,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2021, becoming the festival’s only film to ever win the Grand Jury Prize, directing and the Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic […]