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Republican Rep. Thomas Massie will lose his reelection bid to Ed Gallrein, who was backed by President Donald Trump, ABC News projects.
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Republican Rep. Thomas Massie will lose his reelection bid to Ed Gallrein, who was backed by President Donald Trump, ABC News projects.
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At its annual developers conference, Google offered a first look at its audio smart glasses that will be available later this year.
I am dying to know how much money Plex is about to make the next six weeks charging people to stream their own video from their own homes. Today, it's giving every prospective customer until July 1st to lock in a lifetime subscription at today's rates - before it triples the price to $750. Plex already more than doubled the price of a lifetime Plex Pass subscription from $119.99 to $249.99 last March, and it'll triple again on July 1st to $749.99. At that price, you'd have to subscribe for 11 y

A Pixel Watch 4 running Wear OS 6, not Wear OS 7. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Amid the flurry of today's Google I/O announcements, Google shared details about Wear OS 7, the next major update to its smartwatch platform. To help you keep track of things like deliveries and sports scores, Wear OS 7 will get the iPhone-style Live Updates that were introduced on Android last year - which can appear on your watch or your smartphone - and you'll also be able to track automated task
Tesla’s former head of artificial intelligence, Andrej Karpathy, is joining Anthropic — while his old boss, Elon Musk, ties SpaceX more tightly to the AI startup.
A global reshuffling in stock-market hierarchy is underway. AI is propelling Taiwan and South Korea past a couple long-established Western countries.
Singapore has signed new partnerships with Google and OpenAI to strengthen the city-state's position as a global AI hub and accelerating AI deployment.
Alibaba announced updates to its AI offerings, including a more powerful chip and a new large language model.
The era of ultra-high performance Mercedes EVs is here. The German automaker finally revealed its new super sedan, the AMG GT 4-door coupe, with technology borrowed from the automaker's XX concept that last year made history by driving 24,901 miles in under 8 days at Nardò Ring in southern Italy. With the production model, Mercedes rethought its approach to motors and batteries in the hopes of delivering a high performance vehicle that could go toe-to-toe with even some hypercars. The new AMG G

Google is completely revamping its search experience, and that doesn't stop at YouTube.
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Volvo is coming for its competitors with more efficient production and newer tech.

A new study finds AI companies, defense firms, and dating apps are among 38 data collectors allegedly using manipulative design to confuse users while collecting their data.
Samsung Electronics workers attended a rally outside the company's semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek on April 23rd, ahead of the planned strike. | Photo by SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images More than 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers are gearing up for an 18-day strike after bonus payment negotiations between the company and its union collapsed. The strike is set to start on Thursday, and will be limited to Samsung's domestic chipmaking plants, raising concerns around the already const

A fast-growing number of special educators nationwide are using AI to create customized education plans. Despite the risks, some research shows it could improve the quality of teachers' work.
Firefox is the browser that, statistically speaking, more people remember using than use today. Its market share in most countries is now just a sliver of what it once was. In 2011, it held more than a quarter of the U.S. desktop market. That many former users still remember it fondly may be a point of pride for the San Francisco-based nonprofit foundation behind the browser that broke Internet Explorer’s mediocre monopoly. But nostalgia alone doesn’t pay for the continued development of Firefox

Canva just pulled off a clean sweep in the AI design world that’s about to make AI-generated branding a lot more common. On May 19, the company announced that it’s partnering with Google Gemini to bring its Canva Design platform directly to Gemini users. Once Gemini users enable Canva in their app settings, they’ll be able to search their Canva content from within the chatbot, generate designs based on the context of their chat history, and easily take designs into Canva to edit them. The move

At launch, Continue On will only allow you to move tasks from a phone to a tablet. | Image: Google Google is adding a new Android feature that resembles Apple's Handoff, allowing you to start a task on your Android phone and continue it right where you left off from a compatible tablet. "Continue On" is designed to eventually be bidirectional, but Google says that at launch it will only support tasks moving from a smartphone to a tablet. Android tablet users will see the Continue On icon in t

Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

The persuasive power of platforms like YouTube has long been apparent. It’s why the Trump campaign, for instance, bought out the masthead ad space at the top of YouTube 20 times during the 2020 election cycle, including an audacious buyout on Election Day. But the platform’s algorithm can also be politically persuasive. A new study published in the Cornell University repository arXiv suggests YouTube’s recommendation system actively directs male and female users into vastly different political i

You don't need to buy a smart grill to make perfect meat. You can buy a dumb grill and send it to school with smart upgrades.

Figure AI's 24/7 livestream showcases human soft spot for humanoid robots.

AI is everywhere these days. Try as you might to avoid it, you’re not likely to succeed. LinkedIn, though, is attempting to draw a line in the sand and, if not completely eliminate the AI slop on its pages, at least cut back on it. The company plans to target low-quality AI posts that distract its users from finding value on the platform. That has been a growing problem in recent months as people have trawled LinkedIn for engagement among professional users. The company’s VP of product, Laura Lo

This lightweight commuter ebike feels a lot like a regular bike would feel if I had bionic legs. I wish there were more mechanics for it.

With its clever new algorithm, the latest Hypershell exoskeleton powers your legs without making you feel like a puppet on a string.

Management and union leaders at Samsung Electronics failed to reach a last-minute deal over wages Wednesday, raising prospects for a strike at the South Korean electronics giant that could rattle global semiconductor supplies and the country’s trade-dependent economy. Government officials have threatened to invoke rarely used emergency powers to force a settlement at Samsung, where the union, which represents more than 70,000 workers, says the company has failed to offer adequate compensation de

For years, tech companies have promised AI will give everyone a capable personal assistant but delivered something more like a clueless intern. Over the past six months, that has started to change, thanks largely to the viral open-source AI agent platform OpenClaw. And among the top AI labs now chasing similar success, one seems particularly well-poised to make agents succeed at a large scale: Google. At I/O 2026, Google announced new AI agents for gathering information, planning events, summari

Figma's new AI assistant will be first available on Figma Design
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Utah may host one of the world's most colossal data centers, despite stark warnings from experts and fierce public backlash. Earlier this month, commissioners in Box Elder County signed off on the Stratos Project: a 40,000-acre data center stretching across the county's Hansel Valley. It's supposed to establish American AI dominance, but potentially at the expense of environmental damage and a strain on already overtaxed water supplies. The Stratos Project, backed by Shark Tank investor and vent

The Arlington, Virginia-based startup has raised $42 million to equip ships with sensors that blow the current AIS tech out of the water.
The code hosting giant GitHub said it was investigating a breach, but said there was no evidence of customer data theft.
The chip was added to a list of banned goods at China’s customs checkpoints last Friday.

The T1 Phone was meant to start shipping last week. | Screenshot: Trump Mobile Just as the T1 Phone is seemingly on the verge of release, Trump Mobile has been accused of insecurely storing customer data, leaving addresses and phone numbers vulnerable. The alleged leak has also revealed how many T1 Phone orders were apparently placed, and it's far fewer than viral figures have claimed. YouTuber voidzilla was the first to report the apparent leak, having been tipped off by an anonymous person w

If robust AI labeling was in place when these swagged out images of Pope Francis went viral, it may have been easier for people to tell they were fake. | Image: via Reddit / u/trippy_art_special We're about to find out if the systems designed to make deepfakes and AI-generated content easy to spot are actually up to snuff. SynthID and C2PA Content Credentials, two distinct technologies for invisibly tagging image, video, and audio files with information about their origins, are getting their b

NanoCo, the company behind OpenClaw alternative NanoClaw, has raised a $12 million seed after a viral launch, the founders tell TechCrunch.
A small color E Ink screen lets you customize each transmitter’s appearance. | Image: Insta360 After initially revealing its unique design at NAB 2026 last month with few technical details, Insta360 has announced and launched its new wireless Mic Pro system featuring a couple of industry firsts. While the Mic Pro transmitters that can directly connect to devices over Bluetooth are available individually for $99.99, a more elaborate kit with two microphone transmitters, one wireless receiver, a

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“Some of the timelines we hear are very short,” Bezos said of the technology core to SpaceX’s IPO, but they are a “little ambitious.”
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In a memo to employees, CEO Sasan Goodarzi said the layoffs are meant to reduce complexity, simplify the company's corporate structure, and deliver better AI products.
AI search has quietly become one of the most attractive targets in consumer AI.
Stability Audio 3.0 small model can run on-device and generate two-minute long tracks
Trump Mobile is leaking customers’ email and home addresses, but has not responded to people alerting the company of the data exposure, according to two YouTubers who said they verified that their leaked data is authentic.
Whether you’re heading out for a quick Memorial Day getaway or preparing for summer travel, a reliable power bank can come in handy when there’s no outlet in sight. Fortunately, Anker’s Laptop Power Bank can keep all your essential gadgets charged, and it’s currently on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart for $95.99 ($24 off), which is the best price we’ve seen this year and the lowest since Black Friday. Anker Laptop Power Bank Where to Buy: $119.99 $95.99 at Amazon $119.99 $95.99 at Walm

Microsoft has recruited game industry analyst Matthew Ball as Xbox chief strategy officer. Ball publishes an annual state of video gaming report, which is a popular read across the game industry, and he's "widely respected across gaming, media, and technology," according to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Sharma announced Ball is joining Microsoft in a memo to Xbox employees this morning, seen by The Verge. She described Ball as a "longtime gamer," who has held strategy and leadership roles at Illuminatio

Some ads will have chatbots built in. | Image: Google Google's AI-powered Search era apparently also extends to its ads. Now, when you search for a product, Google's Gemini AI chatbot will surface relevant items and generate a "custom explainer" about why you should purchase a specific one. The update comes just one day after Google revealed a new Search box for larger, more conversational queries, along with a focus on AI-generated results. In an example shared by Google, someone searching fo

Google announced a new YouTube Shorts Remix feature that lets users restyle clips or even insert themselves into other people's videos using Gemini Omni. Now, at the bottom of a YouTube Short, when you click the remix icon, you'll see an option to "reimagine" it. Here, you can prompt Gemini to turn a video into pixel art, an anime, or a found-footage horror film. But, beyond that, you can also alter the contents by, say, inflating heads, inserting background actors, dressing people in pirate cos

A day after Elon Musk lost his lawsuit that threatened OpenAI's structure, leadership and finances, OpenAI is reportedly back to prepping for its IPO.
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And the layoffs continue: Intuit plans to axe 17% of its workforce, about 3,000 of its approximately 18,200 global employees (as of July 31, according to its annual report), Reuters reported Wednesday. The company said it will focus on accelerating integrating AI across the company and its services, while streamlining operations. The news is based on a an internal memo sent to employees from CEO Sasan Goodarzi, which argued the move would help the software company behind TurboTax, QuickBooks, C

Airbnb on Wednesday added new services and independent hotels to its platform in its latest expansion move in the travel industry.
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Volvo once had ambitions to fully exit the gas car business. Now it's trying to keep its tenuous foothold in the EV market. It's not an understatement to say that Volvo's EV journey has been a bumpy one. The compact EX40 has been a consistent winner, but the Swedish brand's other EVs have been plagued with problems. The EX90 was supposed to be a bold statement for the future, but persistent software bugs have forced Volvo into an expensive hardware replacement. The tiny EX30 faired no better, w

Xbox has hired Matthew Ball, a video game analyst best known for his popular annual state of video gaming report, as its new chief of strategy. The decision was announced by new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Wednesday, along with the new hires of Scott Van Vliet as chief technology officer and the promotion of Chris […]

Crypto companies spent years monetizing volatility. Now they're trying to survive without it.
Meta on Wednesday commenced its latest round of layoffs affecting about 10% of the company's workforce, equating to roughly 8,000 jobs.
The upsurge in U.S. inflation, reaching a three-year high, has been fueled by rising oil prices and the residual effects of the Trump tariffs. But another thing is adding to the problem: the boom in artificial intelligence.
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Google's AI search evolution is accelerating at I/O 2026.

The coding skills of AI models are about to make it much easier to build and deploy robots.

Coming to your homescreen soon: your own app. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge "There's an app for that" was the promise of the App Store from the very beginning. The app that will get your phone to do the thing you want it to? It's just a few taps away. The tagline wasn't strictly true - I'm still waiting for that one perfect grocery list app. Still, apps shaped the modern smartphone into what it is today. We spend all day, every day inside of apps - scrolling, listening, and tapping unti
Truecaller's eSIM product will initially launch in 29 countries
First came the Netherlands, now it's Lithuania. And more European countries appear to be in the queue for Tesla's driver assistance system.
Bumble has a new AI assistant: a matchmaker named Bee. The dating app company recently revealed the new dating guru during its fourth quarter earnings call, which was first reported by on TechCrunch. Essentially, Bee’s job is to learn about what users want in a partner through initial private conversations with the user and help them find matches through Bumble’s new “Dates” tool. Her job will eventually get bigger, too. Bee will help plan dates and even ask for (anonymous) feedback about those

Not driving your car directly into a body of water may sound like common sense—but hey, if Elon Musk says it’s safe, who are we to disagree? A Tesla Cybertruck driver learned the hard way that Musk’s words aren’t gospel when he intentionally drove his car into Grapevine Lake in North Texas on Monday evening, employing the vehicle’s “Wade Mode,” which is intended for use in water up to 32 inches deep. Videos shared on social media show the vehicle moving through the shallow section of the lake, o

If you choose to get an extra controller for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can spend a lot — and get a lot in return. Buying Nintendo’s own $89 Switch 2 Pro Controller, for instance, will net you the console’s only wireless controller with a 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening, not to mention great-feeling rumble and a slick design. It’s not perfect, but it’s otherwise the total package in terms of features. But it’d be a disservice to you to call it a day there. There are several third-pa

OpenAI would be one of the most highly anticipated potential initial public offerings, in what is set to be a major year of I.P.O.s for Silicon Valley.

Google publishes exploit code before patch, reported 29 months earlier, is fixed.

Critics worry Google is losing ground to flashier rivals, but rapid Gemini adoption and AI-native integrations are driving monetization behind the scenes.
It could be one way to make your old PC play nicely with a high-end GPU.

It comes after reports that the AI giant and ChatGPT owner is set to file confidentially for an IPO as soon as this week.
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Initially billed as an "AI butler," Iris watches what happens on a user's desktop and automatically learns how to do tasks for them, its co-founder says.
Microsoft is responsible for over 90% of the carbon removal market, and reports suggested the company was pausing purchases entirely. This new deal should help assuage the fears of CDR startups.
OpenAI claims its reasoning model disproved a geometry conjecture unsolved since 1946 — and this time, the mathematicians who exposed its last embarrassing claim are backing it up.
The 0–60 time is impressive, the miles/kWh number even more so.

A few weeks ago, Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak managed to mention AI in his commencement speech to the Grand Valley State University class of 2026—without receiving a wave of boos from the crowd. “You all have AI—actual intelligence,” Wozniak said, eliciting applause from the audience. “My entire life in the technical world, I’ve been following people that were trying to figure out how to make a brain.” “I was at a company where the engineers figured out how to make a brain,” he continued, sayin

Let’s unpack what Demis Hassabis said at the end of yesterday’s Google I/O keynote. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. This week's issue is a special early edition tied to The Verge's Google I/O coverage. You can expect our next issue at its usual time next Friday. Opt in for Optimizer here. Toward the end of this year's Google I/O keynote,

Elon Musk's xAI surprised the AI world when it made a deal to sell compute to Anthropic. Now we know how much it's worth.
Altman offered to have OpenAI invest in every single startup in this Y Combinator class: tokens for equity.
Employees have signed petitions against being tracked by A.I. and were trying to figure out who had been let go on Wednesday, as the Silicon Valley giant tries to transform into an A.I.-first company.

Nvidia announced another record revenue figure after market close on Wednesday, but forecasted that revenue growth would slow in the following quarter.
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Elon Muks's xAI said it will buy $2.8 billion worth of natural gas turbines over the next three years, according to SpaceX's IPO filing.
Google announced the release of the Universal Cart, which makes shopping discovery and purchase more proactive, seamless and relevant than ever before.

The chip maker said its profit in its most recent quarter jumped 211 percent from a year ago thanks to extreme demand from other big technology companies.
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SpaceX's IPO filing reveals xAI lost $6.4 billion in 2025 while planning a massive Grok expansion — offering the first public look at Elon Musk's AI financials and more details about his ambitions.
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The video clipping startup raised a $7 million seed round led by Slow Ventures.
SpaceX has picked Goldman Sachs to lead what's expected to be a record-setting IPO.
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn’t been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.
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Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.

Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.

Drivers are in a jam. But skipping and delaying maintenance may mean bigger repairs later.
The market is concerned about the Fed’s readiness to react to high inflation.
Asia-Pacific markets fell on Wednesday as investors weighed elevated bond yields and renewed geopolitical tensions.
‘I am the beneficiary on her checking account’
“Legislation introduced in 2024 was designed to finally upend the traditional 6% real-estate commission model.”
Philo's mix of paid channels along with free FAST channels has created a unique business model for a live TV streamer.

North Asian markets are outperforming South Asian markets, supported by stronger fiscal ability and AI developments, Goldman said.
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U.S. Treasurys are in a "danger zone" as surging long-term yields raise fears that sticky inflation could begin spilling over into equities, strategists said.
Elon Musk stormed out of the state and took the headquarters of SpaceX and Tesla with him. But many current and former employees still call it home.
South Korean media outlet Yonhap said that a strike will begin Thursday. More than 47,000 workers are expected to join the strike
"'The pendulum could swing backwards," analysts said on Tuesday amid mounting warnings that equities could soon change course.
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China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, its first major order in nearly a decade, U.S. President Donald Trump said last week.
A strange paradox has taken hold of the global fashion industry.
We are at an inflection point for AI. The question is no longer whether your organization is adopting it. It’s whether your people are actually capable of using it. Most aren’t. This isn’t a technology failure. The tools work. The problem is simpler, yet harder to fix now. Companies deployed AI before they built the people capable of using it. At Docebo, we help enterprises build workforces that can actually use AI. We surveyed 2,000 people to find out where adoption breaks down, and the bottlen

Raishelle Everett was thrilled when she became pregnant with her first child after undergoing IVF in 2022. The first thing she and her husband did was get on the wait list for Siemens Child Development Center (CDC), the popular and highly regarded on-site childcare center on the sprawling 53-acre Oregon campus of Siemens. The center, which serves as on-site childcare for Siemens employees as well the local community, cares for about 70 children from infant to pre-K and was built in 1992 to serv

European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Wednesday as global markets keep a close eye on elevated bond yields and UK inflation data.
Economists polled by Reuters had expected the inflation rate to drop back to 3%, cooling from 3.3% in March.
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A tough economy, rising grocery bills, high gas prices, credit card bills, fears of layoffs: A 2025 survey of 2,000 adults from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine revealed that 78% of adults lose sleep to financial stress. That double whammy of financial stress and bad sleep can lead to a slew of health problems—as well as declining performance at work, which in turn could lead to actual (or even worse) money problems. Insufficient or disrupted sleep affects every major physiological system,

China International Marine Containers, Singamas Container Holdings, Shanghai Universal Logistics Equipment, and CXIC Group Containers colluded to cut container output: DOJ
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday welcomed a provisional agreement on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods.
Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.

Work is the closest thing most adults have to a full-time identity. Strip away sleep, and roughly half of our waking lives are spent working. If you take a conservative estimate—40 to 50 hours a week, across four to five decades—you end up with well over 80,000 hours on the job. And yet, the most salient feature of work is not how many hours we devote to it, but rather how we experience it, which varies wildly. For some, it resembles what the sociologist Max Weber once described as a “calling,”

“The majority of people are struggling to make ends meet.”
“My brother believes that I should share in the profit on the sale of the property.”
Last week, I whooshed into a Luckin coffee shop in Lower Manhattan, snatched my mobile order off the counter, and was back on the street within eight seconds—as if I’d run upstairs to grab my keys. The fact that this required zero human interaction barely registered, especially because I was too giddy about the deal I’d scored on the app. My iced coconut latte cost a mere $1.99—a full 69% off the regular price, after I used one of the six active coupons that appeared on the screen. I had officia

Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

“We plan to sell it to another family member for the appraised value.”
Target has been struggling with a sales slump and decreased customer traffic, though CEO Michael Fiddelke has said the retailer is poised for a turnaround.
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Lowe's beat Wall Street expectations for its fiscal first-quarter earnings and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.
Shares of Stellantis are off nearly 30% since Antonio Filosa, a veteran who climbed through the company ranks, was named CEO nearly a year ago.
Discover in-demand trade skills with the highest pay potential, from electricians to HVAC techs, and explore lucrative careers without a four-year degree.

We need to have a blunt conversation about the word empowerment. In the majority of companies, the lie behind the word “empowerment” becomes apparent in familiar ways: job descriptions that promise autonomy, leaders who proudly talk about their empowered teams, and meetings that end with “you’ve got this.” Reality though strips away the veneer of this lie: that same work still runs through a gauntlet of approvals, sign-offs, and second-guessing. The language suggests freedom. The system reinfor

Beijing’s acknowledgment on Wednesday that tariffs were discussed in talks with President Trump signals it was prepared to push back if the U.S. revives duties.

Mortgage rates continued to rise last week, causing more borrowers to head to adjustable-rate loans, which are cheaper but considered riskier.
This rip-roaring AI-powered bull market has already overcome a handful of potentially existential challenges — from the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank to last year’s tariff tantrum.
Ted Oakley of Oxbow Advisors says investors need more energy sector exposure, and his company owns everything from drillers to producers.
"I would say you can make a good career and good money in skilled trade. That's definitely a career track," CEO of world's largest recruitment firm told CNBC.
Trade in data from Edmunds shows more car buyers are choosing EVs, as fuel prices spike. But other factors might be holding back demand.
Shamrock Capital isn’t slowing down when it comes to investing in content libraries and catalogs. The Los Angeles-based investment firm focused on media, entertainment and communications has had no trouble lining up takers for its fourth fund for content acquisitions since 2015. That’s the year Shamrock first took aim at acquiring and managing content-related cash […]

Prices are rising again, and by some measures, consumer sentiment is as low as it’s ever been. That makes it an opportune time for some Americans to perhaps get a boost to their credit scores if they’re able to. Now they might be able to. Last fall, FICO announced a new generation of its UltraFICO Score—an upgrade to its existing scoring model—infusing it with real-time cashflow data (with consumer permission, of course) from fintech company Plaid. The new and improved model is now live and avai

The Eva Longoria Foundation announced a $1 million investment in UCLA’s Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI) to support long-term, data-driven solutions that integrate leadership development and narrative change within Latino communities. “This grant is going to fund a lot of the economic research and policy work for Latina entrepreneurs, because we need to know what our economic power is,” Longoria said at the Inc. Founders House Los Angeles. Through this partnership, the foundation will

Across job listing sites over the past few months, you might have noticed something curious. Alongside traditional titles like “designer,” “engineer,” and “product manager,” a new crop of roles is appearing. They have names like “designer engineer,” “builder,” or “design crafter,” and they represent a tipping point in the design industry that’s just beginning to play out. That tipping point is captured in the second annual AI in Design report, published by the investor firm Designer Fund and th

Areaware, the 22-year-old design brand, announced its closure back in February, bidding farewell to its dedicated fan base and selling off the last of its quirky home goods in a series of final sales. Just three months later, though, the brand is getting a surprising second chance: Today, the puzzle company Piecework is announcing its acquisition of Areaware for an undisclosed sum. Piecework, founded in 2019 by Rachel Hochhauser and Jena Wolfe, plans to keep Areaware’s name, website, and social

Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos on Wednesday called for zero federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners.
Critics say new payment model shows gambling culture has hijacked everyday spending
Fanatics is planning to put a credit card in the wallets of sports fans, allowing them to earn rewards to get team merch, trading cards and collectibles.
The startup Boston Metal has raised a $75 million funding round to produce critical metals, MIT Technology Review can exclusively report. The company has been known largely for its efforts to clean up steel production, an industry that’s responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse emissions today. With the additional money, the new focus could…
The Target boycott is ongoing but it might be having less of an impact. On Wednesday, the company reported first-quarter earnings that included successes like a 6.7% increase in net sales year-over-year (YOY). The $25.4 billion in net sales included a 24.5% jump in non-merchandise sales, like Target Circle 360 membership revenues and the Target+ marketplace. In that vein, Target saw its digital comparable sales rise by 8.9% thanks to a 27% jump in same-day delivery with Target Circle 360. Th

James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems media and tech holding company, is buying a big swath of Vox Media’s holdings. Murdoch’s company has agreed to acquire New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and Vox.com. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Lupa is paying more than $300 million for the collection of Vox Media assets, the […]
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U.S. markets are poised to open with gains on Wednesday as bond yields slipped and oil prices fell. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.4% while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.2% higher and Nasdaq futures jumped 0.7%. The yield on the 10-year Treasury eased overnight to 4.64% from 4.66% late Tuesday, but are up from less than 4% before the war with Iran began. That’s a notable increase and part of the reason that stock prices look even more expensive while threatening to slow th

The media scion is buying Vox Media’s podcast network, New York magazine and Vox.com for more than $300 million.

Mercury has emerged as one of a select group of fintech firms, like Ramp and Stripe, that continued to thrive after the collapse of pandemic-era valuations.
These stocks have declined this year, while the consensus estimates for the companies’ earnings per share have soared.
Authentic Brands Group, the firm behind Reebok and Champion, is bringing in a public company veteran as its next CEO, signaling it's readying for an IPO.
Facing low retention rates, financial firms need a proven recruiting process for breaking the turnover cycle and keeping their best people around.

Ahead of earnings, NVDA's short-dated calls are trading at a premium to puts.
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Jeff Bezos insists that Amazon MGM Studios’ decision to acquire and release “Melania,” a documentary about the First Lady, was smart business — and not an attempt to curry favor with her husband. In an interview Wednesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” the Amazon founder was asked about whether the company acquired “Melania” as a way […]

Options pricing has overestimated the size of Nvidia's post-report swing six of the past seven quarters, and 14 of the past 20, according to Cboe LiveVol data.
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Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is seeking funding to take Wendy's private, according to a Financial Times report.
“He lived very frugally and maxed out his 401(k)s.”
A looming strike by Samsung workers could further tighten memory supply and boost prices, analysts said.
James Murdoch's company buys half of Vox Media; iHeart, Elton John, and P&G announced a new award; The Buzz wins a Telly Award; The international Women's Podcast Award is now accepting submissions.

CNN has hired Anna Frost, formerly a top marketing exec at NBCUniversal’s Peacock — and a CNN alum — as head of marketing for CNN Worldwide. In the role, Frost will oversee CNN’s consolidated brand marketing and growth marketing groups. She will oversee creative, brand strategy and growth and performance marketing under a new structure […]

Mango has a strong track record of collaborating with external creative talent. Mango Collective was created for this purpose, to celebrate independent designers.

Trump told reporters that the administration was in the "final stages" of negotiations with Iran, according to a pool report.
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Oil futures were extending their declines on Wednesday after President Donald Trump suggested that a deal with Iran was close, raising hopes for a resolution to the months-long stalemate in the Middle East.
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A majority of officials anticipated that interest rate increases would be necessary if the Iran war continued to aggravate inflation.
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S&P Global Ratings already has placed Paramount Skydance’s credit rating in junk-status territory — indicating that the media conglomerate’s debt securities are considered speculative-grade. But if and when Paramount completes its megadeal for Warner Bros. Discovery, the credit-rating firm will take it down another notch. Currently S&P Global has a “BB+” issuer credit rating on […]

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Based on our analysis of the Zillow Home Value Index, U.S. home prices are up +0.7% year-over-year between April 2025 and April 2026. That year-over-year pace is the same as it was a year ago—back in April 2025, when the national year-over-year home price growth rate was +0.7%. And it’s up slightly from the recent year-over-year low of -0.01% in August 2025. In the first half of 20

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Airbnb will soon let you book luggage storage and car rental services on its app
Jeff Bezos rejected accusations that Amazon's decision to release a documentary on first lady Melania Trump was an effort to curry favor with the president.
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Companies like BuzzFeed, Vice and Vox were once worth billions, but shifting audiences and declines in advertising have sent their values plummeting.
Billionaire Mango founder Isak Andic died after falling while hiking in Spain in 2024.

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E.l.f. Beauty raised prices by $1 last August to offset the impact of tariffs. It's now planning to walk back some of that back amid a consumer pullback.
Intuit's stock has been hammered this year as investors worry that generative artificial intelligence models could threaten software companies.
Fed officials see a growing risk that inflation could stay higher for longer.
SpaceX is seeking a valuation of $1.75 trillion, which would make it the world's 9th-largest company by market capitalization.
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Elon Musk's final frontier is officially open for business now that SpaceX has formally filed its S-1 prospectus with the SEC. That kicks off what could be the largest initial public offering ever when it lists on the Nasdaq stock exchange with the ticker SPCX. According to the filing, SpaceX generated $18.67 billion in revenue in 2025, driven largely by its Starlink satellite internet service. SpaceX lost over $4.9 billion last year, with capital expenditures soaring to $20.7 billion last year,
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Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $58.32 billion. The Santa Clara, California-based company said it had a profit of $2.39 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.87 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.77 per share. The maker of graphics chips for gaming and artificial intelligence posted revenue of $81.61 billion i
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Earlier this year, fintech company Bolt laid off 30% of its workforce. In an internal Slack message, CEO Ryan Breslow told employees: “Going forward, Bolt will be operating as a much leaner organization and leveraging AI at our core.” On Tuesday during Fortune’s Workforce Innovation Summit, Breslow shared the reason behind the layoffs—and why he decided to cut Bolt’s HR team entirely. “We had an HR team, and that HR team was creating problems that didn’t exist,” Breslow said. “Those problems di

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Mr. Musk’s rocket and satellite maker disclosed its financial performance as it prepares to go public in what is set to be one of the largest offerings to date.
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The sale of a marquee digital media company on Succession, the HBO series that ran from 2018-2023 , was always going to end badly. When Kendall Roy, heir-apparent to a fictional media conglomerate, bursts into the offices of his newly acquired hot media startup Vaulter, dripping with billionaire confidence, it doesn’t take a degree in dramaturgy to guess where this is going. The moment the Roy family finds out Vaulter may not turn a profit quite as quickly as expected, they shut it down and stri

SpaceX has finally made the contents of its IPO filing public, weeks ahead of what is expected to be the largest IPO ever and one that will make Musk the CEO, CTO, and Chairman of the board.
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Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.

As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending.

With four Republican backers, Democrats won a vote to advance a resolution that would force the president to end hostilities or win authorization from Congress.

Authorities identified the teenagers they say killed three men, and then themselves, in an attack on the largest mosque in the county.
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As part of the settlement agreement, the U.S. is "forever barred and precluded" from examining or prosecuting President Trump, his sons and the Trump organization's current tax issues, according to a document posted to the DOJ website.
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The Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.
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Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump.
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Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, criticized the transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, for posting a video that bragged about withholding money from the state.

MAGA billionaire Rick Jackson and the Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones advanced to a runoff in the Republican primary for Georgia governor.
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The state’s lieutenant governor, Burt Jones, will face a billionaire health care executive, Rick Jackson, on June 16 to decide the party’s standard-bearer to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp.

The man may have saved many lives by radioing his warning before he was killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego, along with a shopkeeper and a neighbor, the center's director said.
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Mr. Brooks will face Representative Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, in the fall. He earned endorsements from across his party, including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.
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She won the nomination outright despite some Democrats’ concerns over her record as Atlanta mayor.

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Tom Phillips on life in the country four months after the US abduction of the former president Nicolás Maduro “The last time I flew out of Venezuela was right at the start of August 2024, just after the disputed presidential election,” the Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, tells Annie Kelly. “It was a moment of real turmoil. There was a huge wave of repression that was unfolding as Nicolás Maduro tried to silence any kind of dissent to his bogus claim to have won that electio

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Mr. Collins and Mr. Dooley are set to face each other on June 16 as they compete for the chance to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff, a popular Democrat.
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Trump notched up another endorsement win as his preferred candidate, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, advanced to the runoffs in the GOP primary.

The self-styled “troublemaker” and unabashed progressive was backed by members of the “Squad.”

President Trump unseated Representative Thomas Massie, a top Republican critic in Congress, and also got his way in other primary contests.

The governor’s pick will take on GOP Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in a key November battleground.

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US President Trump, family granted immunity from pending tax audits Al Jazeera New settlement term bars IRS from investigating Trump, his family for past tax issues CNN Justice Department agrees to drop any pending tax claims against Trump as part of IRS deal NBC News Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘lawfare’ fund is making Republicans nervous Politico I.R.S. to Drop Audits of Trump and Family The New York Times
Jeff Landry's visit to the territory, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark, has touched a nerve among some Greenlanders.

Investigators are continuing to build a picture of the two suspects in the deadly Monday shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego which killed three people.

3 key takeaways from the Trump v. IRS settlement. Trump's past tax concerns are now behind him, however his current and future tax matters can still be contested.
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New gun rules and lawsuits against states signal how this Trump administration is using its powers to align itself with the wishes of the gun rights movement.
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Michael Caputo is the first high-profile public claimant of a payout from the $1.8 billion, which critics have argued is an attempt to funnel money to Trump’s allies.
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Restrictions on mining for precious metals like gold in Montana that were put in place 30 years ago could soon be relaxed as the mining industry makes a comeback in the U.S.
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The possibility that people who ransacked the Capitol could get money from the government they attacked is the latest head-spinning twist in President Trump’s effort to rewrite the history of Jan. 6.

The Trump administration keeps threatening to send federal agents to oversee elections. State and local officials are preparing, and even gaming out what happens if they're arrested.

CNBC obtained a letter from a group of Senate Democrats to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer laying out what they want to see in a key trade agreement.
The U.S. House is set to approve an updated housing affordability bill after removing industry-opposed requirements on selling build-to-rent homes.
Vice President JD Vance said at the White House on Tuesday that he and President Donald Trump both support banning congressional stock trading.
The White House says Trump’s pro-vape stance is based on “gold standard science.” It feels more like vice-signaling to a demographic that often doesn’t vote—over products that are widely available.

The charges are expected to include allegations of murder.

New Trump Accounts for children could "become Social Security personal accounts," Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, recently said. Here's what experts say.
One health provider who works on the ground says that basic medical equipment like masks and hand sanitizers are in short supply due to funding cuts.

Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

The CFTC is examining firms that placed trades timed to a Trump social media post on March 23.

The former U.S. representative served as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011.
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When the member states of the United Nations reviewed their Global Compact on Migration earlier this month, one country was conspicuously absent from the discussions: the United States. In a post on X explaining its reasoning, the State Department said it objects to global "efforts to facilitate replacement migration to the United States and our Western allies." A subsequent post clarified that President Donald Trump's administration supports "remigration - but not replacement migration." If "re

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The former congressman was politically engaged until the end. As GBH reports, Even in hospice, Frank was actively working to spread the message of his forthcoming book, "The Hard Path to Unity: Why We Must Reform the Left to Rescue Democracy."
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The Department of Justice agreed to create the fund to settle a $10 billion lawsuit by President Trump over the leak of his tax records by an IRS employee.
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Sheriff loses fight with man he jailed for 37 days for posting a Trump meme on Facebook.

Muslims pointed to a rise in overt hatred online, political attacks and harassment in the months before the killing of three people outside an Islamic center.

At least five Republicans have said they oppose the $1 billion funding package.

With Trump nemesis Thomas Massie vanquished, Republican strategists are now eyeing races in Texas, California, and Maine.

Spencer Pratt appeared last year in “Got to Get Out,” an eight-episode Hulu series about reality stars living in a mansion. At the time, his home had just burned down, and he and wife Heidi Montag were taking whatever offers came their way. On the press tour, he was asked whether he would be interested […]

The health secretary has undermined the work of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force over the past year.

The State Department announced a special edition U.S. passport that will feature President Donald Trump's likeness.
Amin Abdullah, Nadir Awad and Mansour Kaziha distracted and delayed two gunmen at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Their actions saved the many children and staff inside the mosque and cost them their lives.
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In his campaign for Georgia governor, Mr. Raffensperger found that G.O.P. voters still blamed him for Mr. Trump’s 2020 loss.

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The deal the president reached with his own subordinates relies on a mechanism created by Congress that legal experts had warned was subject to manipulation.
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The legislation, which had been stalled amid Republican divisions, passed overwhelmingly, signaling an eagerness in both parties to address affordability in an election year.

The Amazon founder and owner of The Washington Post also rejected the idea that he has made changes at his companies to gain favor with the president.
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol the Jan. 6 attack are suing to stop the creation of President Trump's $1.7 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

The prosecutor allegedly sent herself the document after renaming it “Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf.”

Carmen Mercedes Lineberger allegedy emailed herself a copy of Volume II of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's criminal case.
President asks $1B from taxpayers to secure his $400M privately funded ballroom.

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In a rare direct address, Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed the former leader Raúl Castro for the country’s longstanding electricity and resource shortages.

Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft
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Prosecutors accused Carmen Lineberger of emailing records related to Jack Smith’s investigation to a personal account, charging her with a felony punishable with 20 years in prison.

The Supreme Court's recent ruling threatens the power of racial-minority voters in Voting Rights Act cases about not just Congress, but also at least 17 state and local governments, NPR finds.
One line tucked into a federal highway bill would strip funds from cities and states unless they kill their automated plate tracking programs—effectively banning the tech for all but toll collection.

$1.776 billion fund and audit ban raise many new questions for Trump and the IRS
The Department of Justice has set up a $1.8 billion fund that will purportedly compensate victims of prosecutorial overreach under the Biden administration.
Republican senators are angry the president is working to unseat their colleagues. But he is also creating more free agents in his own party in Congress willing to defy him.
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Officials denied refusing entry, but dodged questions on why Americans didn't return.

Several Republicans had balked at including the money in an immigration enforcement measure that the party plans to push through on a party-line vote.

Trump could sign AI executive order as soon as Thursday CNN AI & Tech Brief: Exclusive | White House AI order expected The Washington Post Scoop: Trump AI executive order seeks early government access to frontier models Axios Trump’s big AI order could land as soon as Thursday Politico White House Briefs AI Companies on Plan to Review Models Before Release The Information
An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.

Ten people were killed in a single strike on a house, including three children and three women, Lebanon's health ministry says.

The BBC’s Laura Bicker and Steven Rosenberg explain the relationship between the Russian and Chinese leaders as the pair meet in Beijing.

Russian president is welcomed to Beijing with an honour guard after saying relations with China have reached an ‘unprecedented level’ Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for a state visit, four days after Donald Trump left China. Putin was greeted by China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, when he landed on Tuesday evening, with an honour guard alongside Chinese youths waving China and Russia’s national flags in a welcome ceremony on the tarmac. Continue reading...

Move brings an end to a 60 day visa-free stay that was agreed with 93 countries, including the UK, US and much of Europe Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tuesday. Tourism is vital to the south-east Asian nation’s economy, but foreign arrivals are yet to return to their pre-Covid levels. Continue reading...

The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

Until his sudden departure, James Roscoe held one the most senior, high-profile roles in the British diplomatic service

Millions of litres of sewage have been spilling into the capital city’s waters since February after the catastrophic failure of a Moa Point wastewater plant A fix to stop millions of litres of sewage continuing to pour into the waters off the coast of New Zealand’s capital, Wellington will be in place by November, officials have said, with full repairs at the cost of NZ$53.5m by late next year. More than 100 days since the catastrophic failure of the city’s wastewater treatment plant on 4 Februa

In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday in a meeting meant to reaffirm ties and that takes place only days after a visit by President Donald Trump.
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Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office.
Emergency services say eastern Turkey has been struck by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake

Putin is expected to hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday, with the long-stalled Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline topping the agenda.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday threatened to extend the Middle East conflict "beyond the region" if the U.S. and Israel resume attacks against Tehran.
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A Spanish court is investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes tied to a government airline bailout.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing

A strategic rift with Europe would be disastrous for the U.S. and the Free World.

The warning was issued as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say progress is being made toward a deal, while keeping open the threat of renewed strikes.
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China’s leader Xi Jinping called for a halt to fighting in the Middle East, ignored Russia’s war in Ukraine and took a veiled swipe at the United States.
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In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

U.S. Marines test fired a dozen rockets from a HIMARS launcher near Mount Fuji in Japan, highlighting a weapon system that is becoming increasingly important to the U.S. military

The meetings between China's Xi Jinping and his U.S. and Russian counterparts came just days apart, but there was a stark contrast in tone and content.
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Choreography of back-to-back visits appeared deliberately mirrored but China made sure the differences were noticed Days after Donald Trump was greeted in Beijing with a military band, an honour guard and dozens of youths waving American and Chinese flags, Vladimir Putin arrived in China to an almost identical spectacle. The choreography of the two welcomes appeared deliberately mirrored, designed to showcase Beijing’s ability to host leaders from Washington and Moscow with equal grandeur. Cont

Lawyers of Hazara man who was allegedly sexually abused by carer launch bid to prevent imminent deportation to Pacific island Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government’s $2.5bn deal with Nauru, under which hundreds of non-citizens will be sent to the tiny Pacific island, will face another legal challenge prompted by an alleged child abuse survivor. Legal representatives for Abdul*, a Hazara man who was re-detained in immigration detention earlier this

Tracking data shows several flights by US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones during the last week.

Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.

The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.

France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

The U.K. is the first G7 country to secure a trade agreement with the GCC.
Danish officials will conduct a post mortem examination on the whale, which was released into the sea from a barge more than two weeks ago.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing engagements on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.

Clashes between demonstrators and police in La Paz have entered second week, shaking centre-right president Protests blocking roads across Bolivia and turning the centre of the capital, La Paz, into a battleground between demonstrators and police have entered a second week. It is the most turbulent moment of the centre-right president Rodrigo Paz Pereira’s mere six months in office since he ended nearly two decades of rule by the leftwing Movimiento al Socialismo (Mas). Continue reading...

Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.
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The kecak dance involves a retelling of one of the stories in the Ramayana, the Hindu epic poem. At the story's climax, there is an eruption of fire as tufts of dried coconut husks are set aflame.
The warmest weather of the year is forecast over the bank holiday weekend as some places may reach the earliest 30 Celsius in the UK since 1952.

The former health secretary quit last week, saying he'd lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

Leaked State Dept memo shows US threatened to revoke Palestinian visas if they push for senior UN post
The UAE has redirected some oil exports through an existing pipeline to Fujairah, which has a maximum capacity of 1.8 million barrels per day.
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

Cuba’s ambassador to the United Nations said in an interview that Havana wanted to talk but the Trump administration was creating pretexts for military action.
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Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

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Charges filed in Miami against 94-year-old for allegedly shooting down exiles’ planes in 1996 The United States issued a federal criminal indictment against Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, and five others on Wednesday in a significant escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign to oust the country’s six-decades-old communist regime. The 94-year-old political figurehead was charged in Miami, Florida, with conspiracy to kill US nationals, four counts of murder and two counts of destruc
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A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.

What started as an online meme has quickly morphed into a spontaneous political movement among India’s youth.

Major fires are threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.

The female wolf has traveled hundreds of miles across California in the past few months, the California Wolf Watch said.

Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil

For decades, scientists believed ancient humans avoided dense rainforests, treating them as nearly impossible environments for early survival. But a groundbreaking discovery in West Africa is rewriting that story. Researchers uncovered evidence that humans were living deep within rainforest environments in present-day Côte d'Ivoire around 150,000 years ago — far earlier than anyone thought possible.
Scientists in Australia are using cutting-edge DNA techniques to help save one of the world’s rarest marsupials — the critically endangered Gilbert’s potoroo, with fewer than 150 left in the wild. By analyzing tiny traces of DNA in the animals’ scat, researchers uncovered clues about the elusive fungi the potoroos depend on for survival. The findings could help conservationists identify safer new habitats and establish backup populations before disasters like bushfires wipe them out.
Like many cities, Denver's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is its buildings. Heating and cooling skyscrapers requires a lot of fossil fuels. Now, the city is trying a surprising solution.
Its name is short — like its size — but bees are one of Earth's most important and busy creatures.
China outspent the U.S. on R&D for the first time in 2024. 3,375 scientists, including 48 Nobel laureates, just filed formal testimony with the Senate.

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. Colossal Biosciences is growing chickens in a 3D-printed artificial eggshell The baby chicks were shifting and starting to pip—or trying to hatch. But not from an egg. Instead, these chickens were…
Women may be especially sensitive to the effects of common dementia risk factors, according to a new UC San Diego study of over 17,000 adults. Researchers say tailoring prevention strategies specifically for women could be key to reducing Alzheimer’s risk.
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Scientists in Canada have discovered that ancient underground rocks are naturally producing hydrogen gas — and lots of it. Measurements from mine boreholes in Ontario show the gas can flow continuously for years, offering a potential new source of clean energy called “white hydrogen.” Researchers say this hidden resource could help power industries and remote communities while cutting carbon emissions and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
The Portland Clean Energy Fund has raised a billion dollars for climate change action via a retail tax on large corporations in the city. Other cities are starting to shape similar funds.
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The FDA has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies. What does this mean for public health? Image credit: Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies, citing concerns over their conclusions. Experts question the decision to withdraw the studies, since both vaccines have substantial evidence supporting their safety and effectiveness. Some experts say

A new study found that women using semaglutide had a reduction in their use of triptans, a drug commonly prescribed for migraine. Victor Bordera/Stocksy A study has found that treatment with semaglutide led to reduced triptan usage in women. However, no significant effect was observed in men with overweight or obesity. Experts say reductions in inflammation or intracranial pressure could play a role. Sex-related differences in how the body handles semaglutide also appear to be important. Mor

As passengers aboard a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak return to their home countries, experts say the risk of another pandemic remains low. Chris McGrath/Getty Images 18 American passengers have been airlifted home to the U.S. after a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard an Antarctic expedition cruise ship. Investigators believe the rare Andes virus strain may have spread among passengers in the ship’s close quarters. Experts say the outbreak highlights the severity of hanta

After years of debate, global experts announced that PCOS will now be called PMOS to better reflect the multisystem effects it has on the body. Image Credit: ruizluquepaz/GettyImages Global experts have officially announced a change in name for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The condition will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). This name change was made to reflect the multisystem effects the condition has on the body. In a culmination of more than 10 years

Recent research has found an association between sleep duration and biological aging. Image Credit: ArtistGNDphotography/Getty Images A recent study found that too little or too much sleep may speed aging in the brain and other organs. The study used aging clocks to examine associations between sleep and various mental health and medical conditions. The researchers also found a direct link between sleep and late-life depression. Sleep is an important aspect of overall health and emotional

A large study found no link between SSRI use before or during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Ekaterina Goncharova/Getty Images A comprehensive review found no causal link between antidepressant use before or during pregnancy and ADHD or autism. Any association of neurodevelopmental disorders appears to be linked to genetic or environmental factors. While antidepressants do have potential risks, it’s important to weigh them against the benefits. Untreated depression i

Experts say that “ballmaxxing” may lead to permanent damage to male genitalia. Image Credit: Heathline/Paloma Rincon Studio/GettyImages “Ballmaxxing” is a viral social media phenomenon in which fluids are injected into the testicles to increase their size. Some men are injecting fluids until their testicles become the size of grapefruits. Experts caution that ballmaxxing could cause infection and may result in long-term damage to male genitalia. There is no shortage of “maxxing” trends o

A new study demonstrates that 8,500 daily steps is the sweet spot for weight management. Stewart Cohen/Getty Images Walking 8,500 steps per day can help people maintain weight loss after an initial lifestyle modification program that includes dietary intervention. The authors of a research analysis say that walking is a simple, attainable activity for most people. Experts emphasize that exercise and diet are the foundations of any successful weight loss strategy. Walking 8,500 steps per day

Healthgrades has announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards. Healthgrades recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards. The awards recognize hospitals that excel at delivering top-quality care while ensuring a positive patient experience. The 2026 recipients include 373 hospitals from 46 states and represent the top 15% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience. Healthgrades has announced the recipients of the 2026 O

Barbara Roberts has lived with HIV for 30 years. Now, a new FDA-approved medication is changing how she manages it at the age of 74. Barbara Roberts (pictured above) was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 44. Today, at 74, she continues thriving with the help of a new FDA-approved medication. In 1996, Barbara Roberts thought she had a bad case of the flu that wouldn’t go away. After several days of experiencing a high fever and sweating, she decided to go to the emergency room, where she wa

New research found that the drug endoxifen reduced mammographic breast density with fewer side effects. praetorianphoto/Getty Images A study has found promising results with the breast cancer prevention drug (Z)-endoxifen. The drug reduced breast density safely and with fewer side effects than tamoxifen. It also had fewer troublesome side effects than this standard preventive treatment. Experts say that if further research confirms these findings, the endoxifen could help increase compliance

Research shows that GLP-1s may help lower blood pressure levels. Image Credit: Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images A recent study found that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may significantly reduce blood pressure. The positive results were observed alongside weight loss and independently of it. The findings add to growing evidence to support the meaningful health benefits of GLP-1 drugs beyond weight loss. Obesity and high blood pressure are closely related chronic health conditions that ar

A recent study shows that GLP-1 drugs may help improve survival rates in people with breast cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Image Credit: Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A recent study found that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may improve breast cancer survival and recurrence in those with obesity and related health conditions. The findings suggest that GLP-1 medications were associated with a lower risk of mortality in those with type 2 diabetes than insulin or metformin alone. Experts s

The number of people getting bariatric surgery for weight loss has declined, partly due to the rise of GLP-1 medications. KARRASTOCK/Getty Images A new study has found a decline in the number of people getting bariatric surgery for weight loss. The widespread availability of GLP-1 medications and weight management programs is likely contributing to this trend. Experts say that bariatric surgery has been shown to be an effective long-term strategy for weight loss. Bariatric surgery also has q

There isn’t much high-quality research linking the carnivore diet with beneficial long-term health outcomes like eliminating visceral fat. People should know that.
The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in Congo. Authorities have reported at least 134 suspected deaths and over 500 cases.
Dr Peter Stafford’s wife and four children are also being monitored for symptoms amid Ebola outbreak in the DRC An American doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been flown to Germany for treatment, along with his wife and four children, as the World Health Organization warned of the “scale and speed” of the outbreak. Authorities have reported at least 134 suspected deaths and more than 500 cases of the hemorrhagic Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatme

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GLP-1 drugs may help reduce food cravings, leading to healthier eating habits that contribute to weight loss. Image Credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy A recent study found that using GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, can help reduce food cravings. The researchers found that GLP-1 medications can reduce “food noise” better than behavioral therapy alone. Food noise refers to persistent and intrusive thoughts about food that make healthy eating habits difficult. The concept of “food noise”
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JB Smoove has signed a multi-year, first-look deal with Fox Entertainment Studios for unscripted content. Under the pact, Smoove will serve as an executive producer and creative collaborator on a programming slate that will span formats and genres. Smoove’s banner Alternate Side Productions will also executive produce all projects made under the deal, with Rick […]

Netflix drops first-look images of the final chapter of its sweeping adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's masterpiece, as the Buendía family saga moves toward its end.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — The 2026 edition of Rio2C, the largest creativity gathering in Latin America, looks set to consolidate the event as a top international meeting, particularly of talents and execs from Spanish-speaking countries in the region, said Rafael Lazarini, Rio2C’s founder. Organizers expect the seventh in-person edition of the event, which will […]

Marine Atlan’s “La Gradiva” claimed the top honor at the 65th edition of Critics Week, winning the Ami Paris Grand Prize, while Aina Clotet’s “Alive” won the Louis Roederer Foundation Rising Star Award. The section, which is curated by Ava Cahen and runs parallel to the Official Selection, is dedicated to first and second films. […]

Matt Damon is in talks to star in the next movie from “Everything Everywhere All at Once” directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. He’s being eyed for the role after Ryan Gosling, who had been circling the role, exited the project due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts. Plot details remain under wraps, with production […]

“Victorian Psycho” is a film that lives up to its brazen title. Maika Monroe plays Winifred Notty, a young governess who arrives at the sweeping Ensor House in the 1850s, ready to work for the well-to-do Pounds family. But Winifred also harbors a violent past and dark impulses, and a series of brutal happenings soon […]

Michael Bay is working on a new film about a major military operation. Bay, who previously directed the 2016 military drama “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” is working with Universal Pictures to direct a film about the two pilots who were rescued from Iran during Operation Epic Fury this year, Variety has confirmed. […]

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Cliff Booth is returning to the big screen. “The Adventures of Cliff Booth,” the unofficial title for the sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” will debut in Imax this Thanksgiving. Netflix has announced the film will get an exclusive two-week run on Imax screens starting Nov. 25. It will land on […]

Michael Jackson’s biopic might have left some critics cold, but it’s a runaway success by every other measure. Antoine Fuqua’s “Michael” just passed $700 million at the global box office, while renewed interest in the late superstar’s catalog has sent classics like “Billie Jean,” “Beat It” and “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” back to […]

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“Lost” and “Watchmen” mastermind Damon Lindelof has detailed why he was fired from writing a Star Wars movie and teases what the tale would’ve been about. Lindelof was a guest on the May 18 episode of The Ringer’s “House of R” podcast and, early on in a lengthy discussion about “Star Wars,” mentioned that he […]

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Lock and Load,” the Season 1 finale of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” now streaming on Apple TV. In the first episode of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” college student Margo (Elle Fanning) is led to believe she’s throwing her life and creative pursuits away for good after she decides […]

Sitting in front of an expansive wall of floor to ceiling bookcases, David Michôd, the director behind films like “Animal Kingdom” and “The King,” confesses that for the first ten years after film school, he was “stone cold broke.” “I really didn’t know if there was a career at the end of the path,” he […]

Malek colors him in with shades of anger, tenderness, psychosis, and the sheer pesky individuality of Jimmy. He makes him a morosely charismatic flake — the kind of flamboyant narcissist who’s got a gift, but one he doesn’t quite know what to do with.

Rami Malek shed a tear as he soaked up the love in the Palais for his deeply emotional turn in Ira Sachs’ “The Man I Love,” which earned an eight-minute standing ovation Wednesday. The film is notably one of only two American features competing for the Palme d’Or at this year’s festival (the other being […]

“The Bear” might be ending soon, but the show’s landmark Italian Beef sandwich isn’t going anywhere: It was recognized as the official state sandwich of Illinois on Wednesday. Corey Hendrix, the Chicago native who plays Gary “Sweeps” Woods in “The Bear,” was present in Springfield as the official resolution was passed. “’The Bear’ brought international […]

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The specialist team of financial crime experts is working "in the shadows" to hunt down scammers online.

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