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 next big thing for Nvidia will be CPUs for AI agents, $200 billion worth, CEO Jensen Huang predicts.
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Anthropic has told its investors that it will more than double revenue to around $10.9 billion in its second quarter.
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
The rocket company has set aside more than $500 million for potential litigation losses, in part to account for complaints alleging that Grok created sexualized images.
Biotech company Imperagen announced on Thursday a £5 million ($6.7 million) seed round led by PXN Ventures, with participation from IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company has "largely conceded" China's advanced artificial intelligence chip market to Huawei.
In boardrooms right now, speed is winning. Product cycles are compressing. Strategy decks are assembled in hours, not weeks. Cross-functional alignment—once the bottleneck of execution—is increasingly frictionless. This looks like progress. But a less visible shift is underway—one with direct consequences for innovation and competitive position. As AI removes coordination friction, it is also eroding cognitive friction: the productive tension through which original ideas emerge. Organizations th
France is already moving on from Zoom and Microsoft Teams in favor of homegrown alternatives. Other countries are quickly following suit.
The company said its plans will range from 1 GB over 7 days to 20 GB over 30 days. Initially, the launch will make the eSIM product available in 29 countries.
Humans interrupt each other. Existing AI doesn't interrupt users. Maybe AI ought to do so. It's a push to change human-AI dialoguing. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) capabilities are now available in China after years of delay, the company said in an X post on Thursday.
Meta says it needs to “offset the other investments we're making.” | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Meta has reportedly notified thousands of employees that they've been laid off as the company attempts to compensate for its hefty AI investments. In an email from Meta management shared by Business Insider, impacted staffers were told that the planned headcount reduction was part of the company's "continued effort to run the company more efficiently and to allow us to offset the
GitHub is just the latest victim of TeamPCP, a gang that has carried out a spree of software supply chain attacks that has impacted hundreds of organizations.
Since its earliest days back in office, the Trump administration has been going after researchers who study and try to counter hate speech, harassment, propaganda, and disinformation online. Now, some of those researchers are fighting back. Last week their lawsuit—which could have global repercussions for online safety and free speech—made its first appearance in court. …
The filing said 117 million use Grok’s AI features monthly but acknowledged the reputational risks posed by the chatbot’s “Spicy” Imagine Mode and “Unhinged” Voice Mode.
I’ve had SimpliSafe’s modular, no-contract setup for nearly a decade, and adding on to it has been a cinch.
The U.S. tech giant’s powerful H200 chip seemed poised to boost Beijing’s A.I. ambitions, but not a single one has been purchased in China.
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The company said it was fighting Russian efforts to hijack real users’ accounts to post fake content, an apparently novel tactic.
I work in front of a screen. And I’ve been thinking about how AI will change my work. What does it even mean for my future? It’s completely normal to wonder about this. Most people are convinced artificial intelligence is a threat to their careers. But what they are forgetting is the human value they bring to their work. Aaron Levie, CEO of the enterprise cloud company Box, recently pointed out that when people watch AI at work, they are most likely seeing it take over the first 80% of a task—th
Bambu Lab makes the best, most accessible 3D printers yet, but that reputation is suddenly under siege. It all started when Paweł Jarczak received a private message from the company on Reddit asking him to delete his code. Now the 3D printing community is lining up behind Jarczak to fund a war against Bambu - and the future of 3D printers could be at stake. Jarczak is a developer who shared a way to let people remote control their Bambu printers without using Bambu software. But Bambu wanted to
As nonconsensual explicit deepfakes continue to proliferate online, entire communities are now collaborating on this digital form of sexual abuse.
Europe is vulnerable with a non-state actor like Starlink having the power to switch off the continent's connectivity.
Quantum-computing companies’ stocks jump after a WSJ report that the Trump administration is taking minority stakes in nine companies.
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus—unlike most smartwatches—it doesn’t need to be charged every day.
It’s alive. The Terrarium Phone Case by U.K.-based designer Daniel Idle is a clear iPhone 16 Pro Max case with a vertical terrarium designed to show off small plants growing inside. “The idea came from noticing how personal phone cases have become,” Idle tells Fast Company. “People use them to carry objects, express themselves, and customize something they interact with all the time. That got me thinking about how much time we spend on our phones and how disconnected they make us feel from natu
Google is quietly rolling out a redesign of the logos for its Workspace apps, including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Drive. They now look like they’ve been run through a watercolor filter. Each new logo in the suite—which began showing up on May 18 on the web, Android, and iOS—is softer and rounder than its predecessor. What really stands out, though: Every single icon has been given some sort of color gradient. [Images: Google] Gmail now smoothly transitions through Google’s brand palette
The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine account alerts.
ABC News investigates the rise of humanoid robots manufactured in China and why experts say they pose a risk to U.S. national security.
The release of Google’s latest AI models this week at Google I/O was yet another example of the direction of travel for the generative AI revolution. Facing a user base that is increasingly burning more tokens under basic subscriptions or API access, AI companies are starting to hike prices and throttle usage. In response to those cost pressures, consumers are beginning to cut their cloth accordingly. And while frontier AI providers are releasing ever more powerful models into the world, smaller
Whether you need a portable, around-the-house entertainment center or a full-on laptop replacement, these are the best Android tablets.
Robotaxis are multiplying across American cities. But are consumers actually ready to trust them? Zoox CEO Aicha Evans discusses the company’s strategy as an Amazon subsidiary, its intensifying rivalry with Waymo, and why a new partnership with Uber could be the key to getting autonomous rides from novelty to scale. Evans also reveals why she recruits what she calls an “invisible army of rebels” inside Zoox. This is an abridged transcript of an interview from Rapid Response, hosted by the former
Vertical integration or partnership: that is the question in humanoid robots. The UK's Humanoid has chosen ... and it just announced a big new partner.
That’s my own Android app. Bad, yet impressive. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Yesterday, I built my first Android app. Then, I made two more - three in one afternoon. For one, I literally typed 148 words into my web browser and walked away. Ten minutes later, I had an entire new app on my actual Android phone. I did have to prep that phone by enabling a USB debugging mode and plugging it into my PC, but as advertised, Google's AI Studio did literally everything else for me. I typed in
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.
Welcome! I'm The Verge's smart home reviewer, and I'm hosting an exclusive subscriber AMA today at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. I test a lot of connected gadgets for my job, but the dominant device in my home - by both number and square footage covered - is the robot vacuum. At any given time, I have a dozen of these bots bouncing around, sweeping and mopping my floors and irritating my cats. I just published a guide on how to choose the best robot vacuum for your home, and I recently reviewed the Dyson
Earlier this month, SpaceX and Anthropic announced a new compute partnership that provides access to the rocket company's Colossus data centers in Memphis, TN. Now, with the release of SpaceX's IPO filing, we have more details about that deal, including how much Anthropic is paying to Elon Musk's company. In its S-1 filing, SpaceX said that Anthropic agreed to pay $1.25 billion per month through May 2029 for access to SpaceX's AI training centers at Colossus I and Colossus II. That's $15 billio
The grants include a massive $1 billion grant for IBM.
Flipper Devices said that the new gadget is in development and the base model will cost under $350
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The 2027 Audi Q9's digital matrix lights satisfy new NHTSA rules on minimizing glare.
Apple has frequently touted the use of professional-grade iPhones by filmmakers to make shorts, commercials and even feature-length movies. And it recently added iPhones to the mix for its MLB and Major League Soccer brodcasts. Now the tech giant is taking the eat-your-own-dog-food approach to a new level. This Saturday, May 23, Apple TV will […]
Brett Adcock's new AI startup is now valued at $6 billion by its investors.
The AI agents are coming. A lot of them.
The Path says its AI model has scored 95 on the mental health safety AI benchmark, Vera-MH. This compares to a top score of 65 for the consumer bots.
Maka Kids is building a streaming app for children ages zero to six featuring content designed for healthy development. The startup has now raised $3 million in seed funding to scale its platform.
After the Trump administration turned away from electrification, two of the nation’s biggest governments will advocate for more electric vans, police cars, and eventually, snowplows.
You might find it kind of sad to put your hard-earned Switch 2 into a protective case. To me, it’s freeing. Sure, it can take away from the slick design. But using a case relieves me of the worry that the console will accumulate tons of little scratches, or worse. I’ve tested several types of cases on the Nintendo Switch 2 since it launched in in 2025, including flimsy shells that snap or slide onto the Switch 2 to provide a simple, aesthetically pleasing barrier from scratches to the console an
Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads.
Today I’m talking with Liz Lopatto, who spent the last month covering the Musk v. Altman trial in all its chaos. You’ll hear her describe the courthouse as a “zoo” and explain that there were protests of one kind or another happening outside every day. Both Elon Musk and Sam Altman are big personalities, and people have a lot of feelings about both of them and the AI industry. And in the end… nothing happened! The jury found that Elon had filed his lawsuit after the statute of limitations had ru
A new Indeed report suggests there will still be job growth, but not in all fields. Here’s how employers and workers must adapt to avoid 8% unemployment.
Spotify and Universal Music Group have announced a major recorded-music and music-publishing licensing agreements that will enable Spotify to launch a new tool allowing fans to create covers and remixes of their favorite songs from participating artists and songwriters. The tool will be powered by generative AI technology that the announcement states “will open up […]
Corporate profits can’t fix a chaotic trade war with China, climbing credit premiums and AI infrastructure limits.
The vibes were strong at Code with Claude, Anthropic’s two-day event for software developers in London that kicked off on May 19, the same day as Google’s I/O in Palo Alto. (A coincidence, not a flex, Anthropic staffers assured me.) “Who here has shipped a pull request in the last week that was completely written…
Spotify is releasing the new desktop app as a research preview in more than 20 markets
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A still from Innovative Dreams, a new production company by Luma and Wonder Project | Image: Luma/X 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. Hollywood is cooked - or so a growing number of people on social media would like you to believe. Their purported proof: AI-generated clips of Daniel Craig riding a Vespa through an Italian city, Godzilla fighting King Kong, or The A
Price is a big barrier for most people who’d like to try out smart glasses for gaming, watching movies, or using their computers. Many models are at $400 and up, but you can snag a refurbished pair of Viture’s Luma Pro USB-C smart glasses for about $271 with the code LONGWEEKEND at eBay. Each set is listed as being in “very good” condition, with “inconspicuous signs of use after being opened by users.” Every refurb purchase is a bit of a gamble versus buying new, but this purchase has a 30-day w
When Microsoft announced it was acquiring GitHub in a $7.5 billion deal in 2018, developers were nervous. Some were concerned about Microsoft controlling GitHub, and others were taking a wait-and-see approach. Nearly eight years later, GitHub is now fighting for its survival, amid a surge of outages, security issues, and pressure from competitors. In the last few weeks alone, GitHub had multiple major outages, a remote code execution vulnerability disclosure, and its internal code repositories h
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) just announced a licensing deal that will allow users to prompt the creation of AI-generated remixes and covers for streaming songs. The tool will be a paid add-on for Premium subscribers. Artists will be able to opt out of the program, but those who do participate will collect royalties on these AI remixes. In October of last year, Spotify announced that it was working with UMG, as well as other major labels, Sony Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin,
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Hundreds of thousands of workplaces use software to monitor employees. Now, a new study has found that many of these tools share data not just with employers, but with digital advertising platforms and data brokers as well. The review was led by Stephanie Nguyen, senior fellow at Columbia Law School's Center for Law and the Economy and former Federal Trade Commission chief technologist under Lina Khan. It examined nine workplace monitoring (or "bossware") services and found that all of them sha
I used the Gemini app to generate lifelike videos featuring a digital clone of myself. Google sees this as the future of creation. I’m still creeped out.
The chip maker is paving its way into a potential $200 billion market for central processing units.
Google is expanding its AI-powered Gemini for Home capabilities beyond its cameras and smart speakers to other manufacturers to sell more subscriptions. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Selling the smart home has been hard. Even Amazon has lost money in the space, despite putting hundreds of millions of Echo devices in people's homes. Google has also reportedly struggled to turn a profit from its substantial investment in Nest. But now Google is seeing dollar signs in the prospec
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. I’m Mark Sullivan, a senior writer at Fast Company, covering emerging tech, AI, and tech policy. This week, I’m focusing on the research and product approach behind Google’s array of new AI products and features, announced this week. I also look at a major recruiting coup at Anthropic, and at some new numbers about small business’s adoption of artificial intelligence. Sign up to r
You can buy physical plates to pair with your AI effects. | Photo: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge I'm not sure anyone was really asking for an AI guitar pedal. But it was inevitable that someone would build one. One of the first to take the plunge is Polyend, a well-respected music gear maker with a reputation for building niche, idiosyncratic devices. The company has built grooveboxes around old-school trackers and a multi-effect pedal that you can step sequence. So there was at least some hope
The project is starting small with just one Hyundai Ioniq 5, though Uber says its not wedded to that model. | Image: Balaji Krishnamurthy / X Uber is putting its own autonomous vehicles back on the road as part of its new AV Lab project to collect data for its dozens of robotaxi partners. The cars will be fitted with all the sensors typical of self-driving cars, like cameras, lidar, and radar. But notably the vehicles will not be operating as robotaxis, just gathering data for Uber's dozens of
When air quality drops the bird simulates fainting and death by succumbing to gravity and hanging upside down. | Image: Birdie The original Birdie debuted in 2022 with a morbid-but-fun design - an air-quality monitor with a literal canary in a coal mine. When the CO2 in your home hit a certain level, a mechanical bird mounted on your wall would appear to drop dead, then prompt you to open a window to air things out. Once the air quality improved, the bird miraculously came back to life. The ne
President Trump delayed signing an executive order that would have required pre-release government security reviews of AI models, citing dissatisfaction with the order's language.
The Sonos Roam 2 is about the size of a small water bottle and comes in multiple colors. | Image: Sonos If your summer plans involve spending any time outdoors, whether on the trail or at a pool party, a good portable Bluetooth speaker can go a long way. The latest Sonos Roam is built precisely for those moments, and right now, it’s on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart for $134 ($45 off) for Memorial Day, matching its lowest price to date. Sonos Roam 2 Where to Buy: $179 $134 at Amazon
Microsoft has not made the Maia 200 chips available to customers, but it is used in the company's data centers, offering better efficiency than other silicon.
Bungie is moving on from Destiny 2. The studio announced Thursday that it's releasing the last major update for the game on June 9th as its focus "turns towards a new beginning for Bungie." After that final update, the game will remain playable, much like the first Destiny. "Many changes in this final update will aim to ensure that Destiny 2 is a welcoming place for players to return to," Bungie says. The announcement post has a lot of information about what will be added to this final update,
The hackathon, held to build user-auditing tools for Palantir customers, comes as the company struggles to address employee concerns over its relationship with ICE.
AI promises a "radical transformation" of the world's financial capital, New York City Comptroller Mark Levin said.
After back-to-back losses in trials grappling with its impact on teens' mental health, Meta just settled what was supposed to be its next legal battle with Kentucky's Breathitt County School District. Google's YouTube, Snap, and TikTok all recently settled similar claims brought by the school district, which was seeking payment from the companies to cover the cost of combatting social media-related mental health harms. The trial had been set to begin in June as the first bellwether trial of the
Spotify is partnering with Universal Music Group to let Premium subscribers create AI-generated song covers and remixes, with participating artists receiving a share of the revenue.
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Google is about to look really different, and if you're not a fan of the AI overview feature, then you're not going to like what's coming.
First VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identified.
Front desk staff will no longer have to turn their displays to show customers or clients. | Image: Philips Its name might be dull and uninspired, but the Philips 24B2D5300 Business Monitor brings a novel feature I've never seen on a display before: screens on either side. The design will primarily benefit people who are constantly angling their computer screen so those on both sides of a desk can see it, like a car salesperson walking a buyer through configuration options or a doctor conferri
Storytelling is core to humanity’s DNA, stemming from our impulse to express ideals, warnings, hopes, and experiences. Technology has always been woven through the medium and the distribution: from early humans’ innovation of natural pigments and charcoals for cave paintings to literal representation by the camera. The landscape of storytelling continues to shift under our…
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. After nearly a month, with the trial featuring testimony from Musk, Altman, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman, former OpenAI board member and mother of several of M
Firefox is getting a drastic visual overhaul with a redesigned Settings section that will make it easier to find and use privacy settings, including the switch for turning off all present and future AI features. Mozilla calls the redesign "Project Nova" and plans to begin rolling it out later this year. It features rounded UI elements throughout, including bubble-like tabs, along with a refreshed, fire-inspired color palette. Mozilla says it's also updating icons so they're more visually consist
University graduates are booing and heckling corporate executives who praise AI during their commencement ceremonies, and the only people who seem to be genuinely surprised by this are the executives themselves. In a procession of viral videos, 2026 commencement speakers like former Google CEO Eric Schmidt face loud and sustained jeers from students after praising AI and describing the technology as both inevitable and mandatory. The videos have clearly struck a chord among young people entering
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack the mass layoffs at Meta, big announcements at Google I/O, and the latest backlash against AI.
Broadcom, Meta, Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries and Synopsys are joining forces to launch a $125 million "Semiconductor Hub" at UCLA.
Listen to the session or watch below AI companies want to build systems that understand the external world and overcome the limitations of LLMs. Recent developments have brought world models to the forefront of the AI discussion. Watch a conversation with editor in chief Mat Honan, senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven, and AI reporter…
The service suspension comes as Waymo has also paused operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its robotaxis drove into flooded streets.
AT&T asks a court and the FCC to block California phone requirements.
Three firms will pay nearly $1 million for selling “Active Listening” technology that they claimed tapped people’s phones for advertising. The FTC alleges the “tech” was just pricey email lists.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on the company's fourth-quarter earnings call that China is the biggest competition for humanoid robots.
There’s no doubt that AI has accelerated product marketing. Your copy is getting drafted faster, your personas are cleaner, and your positioning frameworks are getting shipped before your coffee is even cold. But speed has made many teams less disciplined, not more insightful. Too much AI-assisted product marketing sounds polished but lacks grounding in reality. It borrows the language of strategy without doing the strategic work required. You get neat messaging frameworks, confident claims, and
President Donald Trump called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony Thursday because he said he was worried the measure could dull America’s edge on AI technology. Trump said he was postponing the Oval Office event with tech industry executives because he did not like what he saw in the order’s text. “We’re leading China, we’re leading everybody, and I don’t want to do anything that’s going to get in the way of that lead,
The Liberty 5 Pro Max feature a larger touchscreen with more controls and the ability to record meetings without a phone. | Image: Anker Anker has announced a new version of its Soundcore Liberty Pro earbuds: the new Liberty 5 Pro. These are the company's first earbuds featuring the Thus AI audio chip Anker announced last month, here being used to bolster noise reduction capabilities and help ensure the user's voice can be clearly heard during calls, even in noisy environments. They're the fir
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AI-driven growth and 'America-first' policies are pulling global capital to the U.S., challenging India's appeal as the fastest-growing economy.
The figure outperformed the 9.3% estimate from Reuters, and accelerated from the 11.5% rise in March.
Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.
E.l.f. Beauty says it will cut prices on some products, following tariff-related increases last year and concerns about the rising cost of gas.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks have replaced software as the market's technology leaders.
“We plan to sell it to another family member for the appraised value.”
“I haven’t bought or sold property since the National Association of Realtors ruling that decoupled buyer’s and seller’s agent commissions.”
Companies like BuzzFeed, Vice and Vox were once worth billions, but shifting audiences and declines in advertising have sent their values plummeting.
SpaceX Files IPO Paperwork; Nvidia Earnings in Focus — Live Updates WSJ SpaceX moves to launch highly anticipated IPO Fox Business SpaceX files for long-awaited public stock offering that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire CNN SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI Reuters SpaceX's historic IPO plans: Billions in losses and Musk's massive ownership CNBC
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The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
Jamie Dimon was wrong about ‘cockroaches.’ Opaque AI loans and high leverage are hollowing out the economy — again.
SoftBank Group is closely tied to the AI boom through its stake in Arm Holdings, whose chip designs are used in AI servers and data centers powered by Nvidia systems.
The SpaceX IPO is here, and it's more than just an historic public offering that could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. It also reveals more ways in which Elon Musk's companies interact and overlap with each other, shuffling money around in ways that are often difficult to keep track of. This is evident in ways that are both obvious and less so. A CTRL-F search for "Tesla" yields 87 results, xAI is mentioned 356 times, and X 267 times. Even the Boring Company (7 times) and Neurali
Property prices in Shanghai, in particular, are rebounding, but the national market still faces an enormous overhang — 90 million empty or unfinished apartments.
Europe has long lagged behind the U.S. and China in AI, but these stocks are riding the wave of investor interest.
European stocks are expected to open around the flatline on Thursday as investors assess the latest macroeconomic and geopolitical news.
Scapia, an Indian startup that combines travel booking with co-branded credit cards and mobile payments, said the deal doubles its valuation.
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
Japan's largest lenders may face some challenges to keep profit levels at record highs, amid higher credit costs and current geopolitical risks
Ubisoft shares plunged on Thursday after the Assassin's Creed maker warned of further losses this year.
The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
I’ve always loved the anthropology of everyday objects, the ways a mundane thing, when you look closely enough, turns out to be a repository of invisible intelligence. So when I was listening to a recent episode of The Wirecutter podcast and learned that plain dish soap mixed with water is often more effective than a cabinet full of specialized cleaners, I went down a rabbit hole that ended somewhere unexpected: a 1959 chemistry concept that reframes everything I believe about human collaboratio
The moves came amid broader volatile trade in global bond and equity markets, faced with fears of resurgent inflation.
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James Murdoch's Lupa Systems is buying New York Magazine, Vox's podcasts and Vox. The deal is about brands that draw audiences across print, audio, video and events.
“I would like to keep the shares rather than liquidating them.”
I’ve never been good at asking people for help. Then I lost my job, decided to start a solo business the next day, and needed clients . . . fast. I turned to my network to ask for both referrals and recommendations to jump-start my business. Asking for referrals is uncomfortable. Most solopreneurs would rather wait for business to come to them than put someone on the spot. But referrals are one of the most effective ways to grow a solo business. A warm introduction from someone who knows your w
With two swing districts, the region from Scranton to Allentown could decide control of the House, and voters are expressing profound economic distress.
Democratic senators are again urging the FCC to not rubber-stamp Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery — citing concerns over foreign investors, including Middle Eastern wealth funds, that are backing the pact. The pending Paramount-WBD merger “raises national security alarms,” according to the senators, led by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), […]
Here’s why bonds will remain under pressure even once the Iran war is resolved.
With Nvidia earnings in the rearview mirror, traders have a handful of earnings before and after the bell to trade on Thursday.
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Walmart's fiscal first-quarter earnings report will offer Wall Street a unique view into the health of the U.S. economy
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Beauty and wellness booking marketplace Fresha says it has raised $80 million investment from KKR’s Next Generation Technology Growth fund, KKR's growth equity arm.
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There’s a saying I’ve found myself sharing in coaching conversations with senior leaders lately. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. It’s my response to a significant pattern playing out right now across every sector I work in, and that’s constant busyness masquerading as leadership. We know from the Microsoft Work Trend Index 2025 that 80% of employees and leaders lack sufficient time or energy to do their work. Meetings are ad hoc and continue after hours. Some 52% of leaders say the
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa unveiled a new five-year strategic plan Thursday worth 60 billion euros (US$69.7 billion).
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Jeff Bezos is betting that the future of fashion won’t be made from cotton or polyester but, instead, from lab-grown fibers. Through the Bezos Earth Fund, Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos have committed $34 million to researchers developing next-generation textiles, including biodegradable fibers and plastic-free synthetic silk. Their aim is to replace some of the most resource-intensive materials in the global clothing industry with alternatives that could dramatically reduce the industry’s envir
BCA Research warns that the stock market is too hot for the bond market to cool down.
When’s the last time you thought about pepper? Designers working in the consumer packaged goods category have reimagined many a pantry staple over the past several years, including olive oil, tinned fish, and even chili crisp, but pepper has remained as forgotten as it is ubiquitous. A playfully chunky new brand is giving the category design intentionality, functionality, and visual appeal—and could point to where food brand design is headed. Michael Laniak [Photo: Cory Vanderploeg/courtesy Mill
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the single most important solution to the Iran war energy shock is the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Private investment firms of David Tepper and other billionaires doubled down on chipmakers despite the Iran war pressuring data center economics.
SpaceX's blockbuster public offering is giving everyday traders access that has traditionally been reserved for Wall Street's biggest clients.
News that Samsung management had managed to negotiate successfully with labor unions prompted a rally in South Korean stocks, augmented by the bullish comments from Nvidia’s CEO about the AI industry and chip demand.
“We have been scrimping for a long time.”
Building versus buying capabilities in-house or deciding whether to outsource them is a strategic decision. And it’s not a decision all executives think about the same way. So much depends on your company’s goals and strengths. It’s important to have a structured way to think about this decision, though, so when you need to incorporate a capability, you know how to make the decision. We asked our Fast Company Impact Council members how they decide when to build capabilities in-house versus outso
Most teams have a decision-making problem that no one can quite put their finger on. Meetings multiply. Decisions get relitigated endlessly. The choices that eventually emerge are often so cautious they accomplish almost nothing. The problem isn’t personal. Teams full of talented people routinely get stuck because they were never given a shared language for making choices under uncertainty. When conditions get murky, that gap becomes expensive. High-performing teams, by contrast, build their dec
Nebius said Wednesday that it would deploy Bloom's fuel-cell technology to generate electricity faster and more quickly at its data centers in Europe.
“How do you advocate for yourself without coming off whiny?”
After months of anticipation, Elon Musk’s SpaceX finally made its S-1 financial filing and business prospectus public for all to see. The document, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), makes an ambitious case to investors that Space Exploration Technologies Corp.—yes, that’s the official name—is poised to build a future for humanity that will include cities on the moon and other planets. But perhaps unexpectedly, the prospectus also offers a fascinating autopsy of one of the
Public stocks are the fastest-growing asset class for family offices, while their real estate assets are shrinking, per the CNBC Family Office Portfolio Tracker.
SpaceX is taking an unusual approach that could allow pre-IPO investors to sell sooner.
Recycling startups are using AI to improve the recovery of critical minerals like aluminum, aiming to build a massive source of the metal.
As the class of 2026 looks toward the future after securing their diplomas, some are preparing to move from their dorm room back to their childhood bedroom.
The Keywords Studios-owned Fortyseven Communications (47) is opening a London office and launching a global creation relations division, two developments that come as the gaming and entertainment-focused PR company is marking its 20th anniversary. As part of the move into London, 47’s UK sister agency, Indigo Pearl, will be integrated into the 47 team. According […]
Elon Musk's rocket and sattelite firm will make IPO shares available on platforms such as Fidelity, Robinhood and Charles Schwab.
Do bond yields no longer matter for stock markets?
Most people don’t save in an HSA, so there’s little consensus on when to start drawing down the funds.
Now that the U.S. government must refund most tariffs, Walmart says it might put its refund money toward lowering store prices. Executives say the cost of gas has shoppers increasingly under stress.
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Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor told CNBC's "Squawk Box" tokenization will pose a direct challenge to traditional banking and brokerage businesses.
Stellantis said at an investor day Thursday that it plans to increase its North American sales by 35% by 2030.
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Rates hit an eight-month high but are still lower than they were a year ago.
Fragrance tech company Patina announced Thursday a $2 million raise from investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures.
In a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SpaceX lays out ambitions that are expansive, even existential: deploying orbital data centers to build superhuman artificial intelligence, transporting humanity to Mars, and extending consciousness into the broader universe. To make any of that happen, though, SpaceX remains highly dependent on the U.S. government, which must clear the path toward those goals. The company’s work has long hinged on regulatory approvals and buy-in from
Family caregivers often experience financial strain and career setbacks.
Elon Musk and other powerful executives who accompanied President Trump to China are hoping to clear roadblocks put up by Beijing.
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After launching to invest in fire tech, Convective is broadening its mandate to disaster resilience.
“That’s an indication of stress,” Walmart’s CFO said, as Wall Street looks for signs of the Iran war’s impact on consumers.
Shein is considered one of, if not the most polluting fashion brands in the world. It is said to be acquiring Everlane, which has stood for sustainability and transparency.
If you put the same money into a basket of companies that are building out AI infrastructure and energy sources, you’ve done much better than stocks like Nvidia.
Traders on prediction market Polymarket think SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic on their first day of trading will surpass valuations of at least $1.4 trillion.
Oura, the maker of the health and wellness tracking smart ring, has confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC.
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest time of the year. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.51% from 6.36% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Despite the sharp increase, the average rate remains below 6.86%, where it was a year ago. Rates have been mostly trending higher since the war with Iran b
For years, Claire’s was a rite of passage for mall-going millennials who wanted to buy glittery accessories and butterfly hair clips, and also get their ears pierced. Now the iconic fashion accessories and jewelry retailer is set to expand well beyond the mall. Earlier this week, Ames Watson and Centric Brands announced a licensing partnership that will bring Claire’s to more than 7,000 new retail locations across North America. Currently, Claire’s operates more than 900 locations, many of whic
Inside SpaceX’s IPO Filing: Musk’s Control, xAI Losses, and Anthropic’s Massive AI Deal Barron's SpaceX not the behemoth everyone thought Axios SpaceX, OpenAI valuations would mean they leapfrog Berkshire Hathaway on first day of trading CNBC SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire BBC SpaceX is capitalism on rocket fuel The Economist
Zillow asked for a preliminary injunction as real estate industry fight heats up.
In an interview with Bloomberg on Wednesday, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said that every job will feel the effects of AI—including bankers. “I think [AI will] reduce some of our jobs down the road,” Dimon told Bloomberg’s Haslinda Amin. “I think we’ll be hiring more AI people and probably less bankers in certain categories.” Dimon said that AI will cause reductions and downsizing at the company, but he said, “that’s been happening my whole life.” As AI changes jobs, the billionaire CEO said JPMorga
Earnings are in for two of the largest retailers, and they paint two very different pictures. Walmart, which has seen success in an economy where consumers are cutting back on spending and turning to budget retailers, now seems to be in a downturn, having just announced layoffs as it stocks falls. Meanwhile, Target, which was struggling a year ago amid a cost-of-living crisis and rising tariffs, and following consumer boycotts over a DEI rollback, seems to have hit reverse—with sales and stock p
A silver lining to the cloud of high interest rates.
Midterm ad spending on local TV stations is expected to fall 7% this cycle compared with 2022, while online spending could jump 35%.
Musk, who will have more than 50% of the voting power, will have a monarchical grip over the publicly-traded version of SpaceX — control that goes far beyond what other tech founders enjoy.
Sixteen states are in legal proceedings against prediction market platforms, while one state has moved to ban them.
The change, taking effect on July 4th, will benefit businesses that need expensive equipment or real estate.
Scientists are warning that despite the prediction of fewer storms, “it only takes one” to change a season.
Mining company Perpetua Resources has secured a $2.9 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank as the U.S. looks to secure access to critical minerals.
Workday's CEO says the company is seeing success in artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk has the largest stake in SpaceX by billions of shares. The other biggest shareholders also have longstanding and deep ties to Musk.
Revenues increased and profits rebounded during Lionsgate’s most recent quarter thanks to the box office success of “The Housemaid.” Overall revenues hit $906.5 million, which compared favorably to the $865.6 billion in revenues that Lionsgate reported in the same year-ago quarter. The rise in sales was driven primarily by the motion picture group, which saw […]
SpaceX's planned Starship launch follows the company's release of its IPO prospectus, which set the stage for what's likely to be a record offering.
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A federal judge is officially being tasked with deciding whether to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster. More than 30 states are asking Judge Arun Subramanian to order a sale of the ticketing giant, a "sufficient number" of large amphitheaters, and limit its ability to tie access to its remaining amps to the use of its promotions services. In April, a jury found that the company is an illegal monopolist, after more than a month of trial. The initial remedies proposal doesn't include a further bre
If you’re leaving meetings feeling destabilized and second-guessing yourself, you’re probably not imagining it. Workplace bullying looks a lot different than it did in middle school. Here’s how to recognize it, respond in the moment, and protect yourself when the bully has power over you.
IMAX has held "preliminary talks" through intermediaries, but no official pitches have been made directly by the company, a source told CNBC.
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Career and success coach Eliana Goldstein shares tactical professional advice for job seekers who feel overwhelmed and priced out of today's market.
No president has ever used the federal government to advance his own personal interests and those of his family and allies as expansively and openly as Mr. Trump has.
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Democrats have been trying to portray Mr. Pratt, a former reality TV star, as a MAGA Republican in the mayor’s race. President Trump just gave them a helping hand.
In primary races across the country, debates over Israel are taking center stage, dividing Democrats and Republicans alike.
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 advanced 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
President Trump’s commencement address was a mixture of jokes and praise for the seafaring life of the Coast Guard graduates. But there were detours into choppy waters.
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Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.
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Trump's priorities are in deep trouble after his revenge tour Axios Republicans come to grips with midterm reality: Trump won’t be doing them any favors Politico 4 takeaways from Tuesday’s primary night in half a dozen states NPR Trump Gets His Payback in Primary Elections, but It Comes at a Cost in Congress The New York Times Analysis | The Trump paradox: What’s good for him is weighing down his party The Washington Post
The Colorado State Democratic Party, reflecting the anger of rank-and-file Democratic voters, rebuked Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday over his decision to release Tina Peters from prison.
Senate lawmakers grilled sports betting industry officials during a hearing focused on recent cheating scandals, companies' marketing tactics and regulatory battles.
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is now the longest-serving United States Navy aircraft carrier, surpassing the service length of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
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Ten U.S. mayors from cities such as Chicago and Cincinnati have joined a pact with European mayors to defend democracy and progressive values and fight right-wing populists and authoritarianism.
He proposes equalising capital gains tax with income tax, in a reform he estimates could raise £12bn a year.
Colorado Democrats censure Gov. Jared Polis over commuting election denier’s sentence NBC News Colorado Governor Censured for Commuting Sentence of Election Denier The New York Times Jared Polis says his Tina Peters decision "will be remembered fondly," despite growing outrage The Colorado Sun Polis has no regrets about Tina Peters decision Axios Granting Tina Peters Clemency Is a Big Mistake The Atlantic
The former prosecutor faces federal charges over allegations that she sent a report on Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account.
Colorado Democrats censure Gov. Jared Polis over Tina Peters commutation Colorado Public Radio Colorado Democrats censure Gov. Jared Polis for commuting election denier’s sentence NBC News Colorado Governor Censured for Commuting Sentence of Election Denier The New York Times Colorado governor censured by own party over his decision to free election denier Tina Peters CNN Jared Polis says his Tina Peters decision "will be remembered fondly," despite growing outrage The Colorado Sun
Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot are suing to block anyone from receiving payouts from a new settlement fund.
She made the announcement in a post on Instagram, writing, "While this isn't news anyone expects, I'm working closely with. my medical team on a treatment plan."
The chancellor is announcing measures aimed at easing the cost of living - but no help yet with energy bills.
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The House Oversight Committee is scheduled to conduct a closed-door interview with Jeffrey Epstein's former personal assistant Sarah Kellen.
The Federal Student Aid office lost half its staff last year as part of Trump administration downsizing. Now, it's hiring hundreds of new workers.
Swing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy, but aren't ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer.
Once seen by some as the most conventional of President Trump’s political appointees, Todd Blanche has taken off the gloves in his new role as acting attorney general.
Democratic voters are in a combative, anti-establishment mood, unhappy with their party and disagreeing about its best path forward, a New York Times/Siena poll found.
Kenneth Wolfe organized the Department of Labor’s controversial prayer services before he was quietly appointed to lead a major agency office.
Even with federal grants largely restored, scientists say the Trump administration is still preventing those funds from reaching them. The consequences, they say, are already becoming clear.
The bipartisan legislation, which comes after a Washington Post investigation, would also limit the federal government’s ability to obtain phone records without a judge’s order.
Epstein owned a 10,000-acre property with a mansion. After calls by the public, the state attorney general searched the property and the state House created a "Truth Commission."
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San Jose mayor Matt Mahan had been in The Daily Show hotseat all of 30 seconds when Jon Stewart asked about his startup days. At any other period in recent California history, this question might have been a layup for the California gubernatorial hopeful, a chance to talk about Causes, the app he grew to nearly 200 million users across more than 150 countries, or Brigade, the voter activism platform he subsequently cofounded with Napster’s Sean Parker. But this was March 2026, at a time of apex
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It comes after President Donald Trump said he was prepared to wait a few more days to "get the right answers" from Tehran.
“Hey chat, are billionaires cooked?” | Photo by kena betancur / AFP via Getty Images New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a streaming series on Twitch, in which he'll respond to questions the public have submitted via the chat, Polygon reports. The series is aptly titled "Talk with the People," and kicks off later today at 4PM ET. "With the launch of 'Talk with the People' we're bringing City Hall to the platforms where New Yorkers already are - speaking directly with the people,"
$1.776 billion fund and audit ban raise many new questions for Trump and the IRS
When hospitals overcharge insurers for drugs they bought at deep 340B discounts, taxpayers, employers, and insured patients foot the bill.
As Maine's Senate matchup is all but set, incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins urges voters to pick her over Democrat Graham Platner because she can fund state priorities due to her seniority.
FEMA Reform will cost smaller, more hazard-prone states the most over time.
Supporters have created A.I. videos to boost the mayoral campaign of Spencer Pratt, the former MTV star. Some videos have gone viral, but it’s not clear whether they will yield votes.
Her case has become a rallying cry for Republicans who continue to falsely insist that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
Gregory Morgan Jr. allegedly brandished a firearm at motorists in February, according to the complaint.
Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Tex., and Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., discuss the volunteer effort which saw more than 20 veteran lawmakers gathering in an act of remembrance.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said the report “does not meet my standards.”
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch series today at 4 p.m. ET.
Trump Live Updates: Latest News on White House Ballroom Funding, Taiwan and More The New York Times Ballroom won’t be funded after Senate GOP drops $1 billion Trump security request Politico Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump's ballroom PBS Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House AP News Trump demands Senate fire parliamentarian who ruled against ballroom funding plan The Washington Post
The executive order, which would signal a shift from the hands-off approach the White House previously took, follows debates over how to gain control over A.I. models without disrupting innovation.
The Trump administration backed lawsuits brought by the Havana Docks Corporation that would allow the U.S.-owned entity to get compensation for property confiscated by Fidel Castro’s regime.
Some states are challenging a Trump administration rule that caps student loans for those pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other healthcare fields.
The Democratic National Committee has released a report on the party's 2024 presidential election loss.
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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.
Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.
Critics of the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" fear it will give money to Trump supporters who attacked police defending the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to explore an overhaul of labor policies to deal with potential mass job displacement from artificial intelligence.
President Donald Trump said he postponed a signing ceremony for his administration's much-anticipated executive order on the artificial intelligence industry.
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Trump delayed Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules, saying the move will lower grocery costs, though the impact on food prices remains unclear.
Senate Republican leaders on Thursday are expected to abandon a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump‘s ballroom amid backlash from members of their own party. Pressured by the White House, Republicans tried to add the money to a roughly $70 billion bill to restore funding to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol. But the security proposal met with opposition from some GOP lawmakers who are questioning the timing
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The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
G.O.P. senators were exploring using their immigration bill to fence off a fund the president wants to tap to pay people who claim government mistreatment.
The panel, whose members were selected by President Trump, has an advisory role on the design of the project but no enforcement power.
The prime minister says Labour needs to "all pull together and fight", after a revolt against his leadership.
President Trump said Thursday that he had postponed a signing ceremony for the order because he “didn’t like certain aspects of it.” Here’s what’s going on.
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President Donald Trump is apparently a secret sushi enthusiast, if a million-dollar investment he made earlier this year is anything to go by. This week, Trump released a financial disclosure report showing the millions of dollars worth of investments he made in the first three months of the year. Amid a sea of companies specializing in tech and defense, one of Trump’s biggest investments caught the internet’s attention: a purchase of stock in conveyor belt sushi chain Kura Sushi worth at least
A draft report released by the Democratic National Committee argued that Ms. Harris did not sufficiently separate herself from President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Republicans cancel votes amid fight over Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund NBC News Republicans revolt over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund CNN Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" torpedoes ICE funding deal Axios Trump Live Updates: Senate Republicans Delay Budget Vote Over Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund The New York Times Republicans punt on reconciliation amid furious disagreement over ‘anti-weaponization’ fund The Hill
A draft report released by the Democratic National Committee argued that Ms. Harris did not sufficiently separate herself from President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump’s Washington arch AP News Federal Panel Approves Trump’s Plans for a 250-foot Arch in Washington The New York Times Design plan for 250-foot "Arc de Trump" is approved, but 4 lions on the base are now gone CBS News Trump Is Missing the Entire Point of Arches The Atlantic Trump's proposed Washington arch gets another review NBC4 Washington
The Supreme Court spared the life of an "intellectually disabled" death row inmate, dismissing an appeal by Alabama officials who claimed he is eligible for execution.
President Trump’s new "anti-weaponization fund" and ballroom project may both get pushback from Senate Republicans in the yet-to-be-released updated version of the bill.
The livestream series will let New Yorkers question Mamdani in real time on Twitch, expanding beyond the early echoes of FDR's fireside chats.
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The Commission of Fine Arts gave the arch design its final approval, even though it's missing some visual components. The president said Thursday that he doesn't need approval from Congress.
The fighting has gotten so ugly that some Republicans are fearful it will dampen turnout in the midterms.
Trump's towering arch clears another federal hurdle, despite public pushback NPR Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions CNN Trump Is Missing the Entire Point of Arches The Atlantic Federal Panel Approves Trump’s Plans for a 250-Foot Arch in Washington The New York Times Trump officials say they can build 250-foot arch without Congress’s approval The Washington Post
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Zohran Mamdani is entering his streamer era. The NYC mayor launched a series on Twitch, titled “Talk with the People,” on May 21. The series has Mamdani answering questions from New Yorkers live on the stream. He announced the series in an Instagram post this morning, featuring a photo of himself and one of a Franklin D. Roosevelt “Fireside Chat.” Mamdani’s campaign was unique in its engaging deployment of social media, and he has continued to create shortform video content since taking office.
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Federal law prohibits the Internal Revenue Service from halting an audit at the direction of the president or his aides.
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Republicans Delay Budget Votes as They Balk at Trump’s Fund The New York Times Backlash to Trump’s $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill AP News Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote Channel 3000 Republicans cancel votes amid fight over Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund NBC News Senate GOP, frustrated with Trump’s $1.8B payout fund, delays vote on ICE money The Washington Post
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The G.O.P. abandoned its plan to quickly pass a $72 billion immigration crackdown bill as senators revolted over his plan to pay people who claim government persecution.
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Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death
Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft
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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.
A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets "buzz RAF spy plane" lead Thursday's papers.
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
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Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists BBC Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry CNN Video Shows Itamar Ben-Gvir Taunting Pro-Palestinian Activists The New York Times US condemns Israel’s Ben-Gvir while sanctioning Gaza flotilla organisers Al Jazeera Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound, video shows Reuters
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.
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Israeli minister draws global rebuke over treatment of flotilla activists The Washington Post US condemns Israel’s Ben-Gvir while sanctioning Gaza flotilla organisers Al Jazeera Video Shows Itamar Ben-Gvir Taunting Pro-Palestinian Activists The New York Times Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound, video shows Reuters Adalah claims flotilla activists abused by Israeli authorities The Jerusalem Post
Decision making in Iran is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
Former Cuban president Raúl Castro indicted in U.S. on murder, conspiracy charges The Washington Post News of U.S. Indictment Slow to Reach Cubans Waiting for a Breakthrough The New York Times Donald Trump is pushing towards the end game in Cuba The Economist U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro in latest escalation of tensions PBS Cuban Americans react to US indictment of Raul Castro for 1996 plane shootdown that killed 3 US citizens FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
Putin left Beijing with declarations of enduring friendship with China and a stack of bilateral agreements — but without the energy breakthrough Moscow desperately sought.
Israel's national security minister triggered a backlash after releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists who tried to breach the blockade of Gaza, telling them they should be imprisoned.
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Physical supplies of oil through the Strait of Hormuz are 95% below regular levels.
Colombia is a global leader in climate activism. Could US influence drag country to a future of mining and fracking? Several hours after dark in a quiet Caribbean neighbourhood, a cluster of environmental activists gather on plastic chairs between a mango tree and a courtyard wall emblazoned with the words: “Colombia, respira!” (breathe Colombia). So many people have turned up that some are forced to stand. That is because tonight’s speaker, Susana Muhamad, is one of the most admired socio-envir
It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
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The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
Republicans are racing to pass a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. And, the U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes.
Iran's position on its enriched uranium will likely complicate peace talks with the U.S.
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Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
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Two Americans are being treated at foreign hospitals.
The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.
While many Cubans were divided over the legitimacy of the U.S. charging Raúl Castro with murder, the hope for developments that might ease their suffering is widespread.
The U.S. economy is showing the strain of the nearly three-month old conflict with Iran, new S&P surveys showed. Another flareup in inflation has raised business costs and pared customer demand.
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Demands grow for launch of formal discussion process on how country should address legacies of enslavement Emmanuel Macron is under pressure to open discussions on reparatory justice for France’s role in hundreds of years of enslavement of African people as he makes a key speech on the legacy of slavery. On Thursday the French president will celebrate the 25th anniversary of France becoming the first country in the world to recognise the slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity in a 20
Many many many men smoke in China. A small but outspoken group of women are becoming anti-smoking advocates, confronting those who light up in public.
Gaza flotilla activists set for deportation from Israel as backlash grows BBC Gaza flotilla activists expelled by Israel begin arriving in Turkey The Times of Israel Israeli security minister stirs diplomatic outrage with flotilla activist abuse video The Guardian How Ben-Gvir’s flotilla video shattered Israel’s multimillion ‘Hasbara’ Al Jazeera Israel says it has deported hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists amid international backlash Los Angeles Times
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Nearly 3,000 people have been killed and nearly 1 million have been displaced the war in southern Lebanon began in March. Nearly 400 have been killed since a ceasefire began in April.
Ebola responders say aid cuts by Western nations left them ill-equipped for outbreak The Washington Post How the Ebola outbreak affects Dulles: Travelers who left 3 African nations to land in Virginia NBC4 Washington U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation from Congo CBS News Uganda Says It’s Not Aware of Ebola Clinics Promised by U.S. The New York Times Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ugand
Cubans express outrage at US charges against Raúl Castro but view military strikes as serious possibility A new question in being asked in Havana as people digest the news that the US has brought criminal charges against Cuba’s 94-year-old former president, Raúl Castro: who’s your neighbour? If you happen to live near a senior figure in Cuba’s government or armed forces, others suck their teeth in an expression of concerned sympathy. For the first time, US military strikes on the island are bein
Russia and China blast US over indictment of former Cuban leader BBC In Blackout-Hit Cuba, Word of U.S. Castro Indictment Spreads Slowly The New York Times Nervy time for Havana neighbours of top officials as fears of US attack grow The Guardian Obama’s baseball outing with Castro reignites fury after Trump DOJ drops hammer on Cuban leader Fox News Castro charges fuel debate over military action in Cuba The Hill
Live Updates: Iran says it's mulling latest U.S. peace proposal, Trump says he'll wait "a couple of days" CBS News Iran war live: Tehran reviews US peace proposal as fear of war rises Al Jazeera Iran ‘received US views’ and is reviewing them, says Tehran’s foreign ministry The Times of Israel Revised Iranian proposal to end war shared with US, Pakistani source says Reuters Iran-U.S. diplomacy intensifies as Trump seeks ‘right answers,’ Tehran signals gaps ‘reduced’ NBC News
The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations has dropped its bid to secure a top U.N. job after the U.S. threatens to revoke their visas.
The Ebola outbreak death toll is nearing 150.
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The pilot, Luis González-Pardo, was one of the defendants in the indictment that included former Cuban President Raúl Castro.
It is the first holiday period since the EU's new border system was fully implemented.
While oil prices fell in U.S. trading, reports that Tehran intends to keep its enriched uranium stockpile within the country stand to complicate negotiations with the U.S.
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Initial testing found evidence of metals in water samples, months after province’s residents began reporting unusual numbers of dead fish washing ashore Papua New Guinea’s government has warned communities not to fish from parts of the New Ireland coastline as preliminary tests show evidence of metals in some water samples, after months of residents reporting dead marine life in the area. On 7 May the fisheries minister, Jelta Wong, said initial testing conducted by an independent company detect
The French Riviera may look like an unlikely place for a tsunami disaster, but scientists warn the threat is far more real than most people realize. Historical events and new modeling show that destructive waves have already struck the Mediterranean coast — and could hit again with very little warning. Some tsunami scenarios could reach beaches in under 10 minutes, leaving almost no time for traditional alerts.
Reptiles have been growing armor in their skin on and off for hundreds of millions of years, but scientists never fully understood how it evolved. A massive new evolutionary study shows these skin bones appeared independently in multiple lizard groups rather than coming from a single armored ancestor. Even more astonishing, Australian goannas lost this armor long ago — then evolved it back again millions of years later.
Researchers have built an ultra-sensitive sensor capable of detecting unimaginably small amounts of energy — below one zeptojoule. The breakthrough relies on fragile superconducting materials that react to even the slightest temperature change. This level of precision could improve quantum computers, enable photon counting, and even help scientists detect elusive dark matter particles from space.
MIT scientists have identified cysteine — an amino acid found in foods like meat, dairy, beans, and nuts — as a potent trigger for intestinal repair. In mice, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells that released healing signals, helping stem cells rebuild damaged intestinal tissue after radiation exposure. Researchers say the discovery could eventually lead to new dietary therapies for cancer patients suffering from treatment-related gut damage.
Researchers discovered that leucine, a nutrient found in protein-rich foods, can supercharge mitochondria by protecting crucial energy-producing proteins inside cells. The breakthrough uncovers a powerful new link between diet and cellular energy — with possible implications for cancer and metabolic disease treatments.
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About 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they're being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding.
Turning your grass into a garden isn't as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, from killing your lawn to picking plants to grow.
We’re over a year into the second Trump administration here in the US, and support for climate causes is weak. But climate tech companies are finding ways to survive and even thrive in this new environment, including by focusing on potential benefits outside decarbonization. Suddenly, it feels like every climate tech company has a story…
The biggest episodes of the past have altered the course of human events, according to researchers. An emerging one is drawing historic comparisons.
Medication adherence in clinical trials is hard to verify, but new technologies are fixing that. Discover why traditional methods fail and how cutting-edge tools are improving compliance monitoring.
The launch, which could happen as soon as Thursday, comes ahead of “an IPO that’s basing so much” on narrative and symbolism.
Ahead of a much anticipated IPO, SpaceX is carrying out a critical test of its giant, stainless steel rocket. Investors will be watching closely.
NOAA forecasters have released their outlook for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.
The impending arrival of El Niño will help keep the number of storms low. But it only takes one landfall to create a catastrophe.
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Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious than the numbers suggest.
He pushed for the first congressional hearings on climate change and helped negotiate a landmark U.N. treaty, the Kyoto Protocol.
El Niño may keep the Atlantic quieter, but it could bring more storms to the Pacific.
The differences seen here could be throwing off how we study planetary atmospheres.
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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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
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
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
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
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
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Healthcare workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected and undertrained in a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type of the virus in one of the world's most vulnerable places.
Hundreds of cases reported in the DRC after USAID has been dismantled and key scientific research canceled A previously undetected outbreak of Ebola is coursing through parts of central Africa, and the US appears to be doing little to help stop it, after massive cuts to global and domestic public health efforts. There is no cure and no vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo variant of Ebola, which has caused two outbreaks in recent decades. Health leaders and scientists are now racing to understand whe
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing.
The results bring Lilly one step closer to filing for approval of the injection, retatrutide, which works differently from existing injections and pills.
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Dan Gilbert honors his son Nick by funding research into neurofibromatosis, the rare disease that took Nick’s life.
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
Eating too much junk food early in life may rewire the brain in ways that last into adulthood, even after switching to a healthier diet. Scientists found that high-fat, high-sugar diets changed feeding behavior and disrupted appetite-control regions in the brain. Excitingly, certain gut-friendly bacteria and prebiotic fibers appeared to help undo some of the damage.
Healthcare workers and aid groups in eastern Congo said Thursday they are in dire need of more supplies and staff to respond to a growing Ebola outbreak linked to a rare virus, as armed groups continue to threaten a region already grappling with a displacement and humanitarian crisis. “The situation is worrying because this is gaining momentum,” Hama Amado, a field coordinator in the city of Bunia for the Alima aid group, told The Associated Press. “This is spreading in many areas. So everyone m
Mental-health and financial pressures can strain even strong marriages.
Over the next year, countries that are home to 40% of the world’s population are set to get access to Ozempic and Wegovy generics that could cost as little as $15 a month.
More than 30 states across the country have had at least one case of someone sick with Salmonella so far in 2026. Many of those cases are believed to be caused by contact with outdoor poultry, like ducks and chickens. But separately, there’s also been a wave of food recalls for Salmonella contamination, tied to milk powder used in snack seasoning. Salmonella isn’t an uncommon bacteria; each year, the U.S. sees some 1.35 million Salmonella infections, according to the Centers for Disease Contro
In Washington state and Hawaii, residents can now get mifepristone and misoprostol from Planned Parenthood to keep in their cabinets in case they need to end a pregnancy at a later time.
The "stronger not smaller" movement has found a surprising champion: the entertainment industry.
Africa CDC says restrictions could increase public health risks and highlight ‘deeper structural injustice’ in global health A US travel ban for people coming from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in response to the Ebola outbreak could make the situation worse, critics have said. The outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday and continues to spread, with a new case reported in the DRC’s South Kivu province, an area under the co
Eating more plants and fewer processed foods can help with weight management during menopause. Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images A new study found that diets rich in plant foods and low in processed meats and salt may help with menopause weight gain. Plant foods have nutrients linked with better metabolic health and a healthy gut microbiome. Experts recommend starting a plant-forward diet with foods you already enjoy. Weight gain is common during menopause, a life stage accompanied by signifi
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
The U.S. may not have a surgeon general right now, but that isn’t stopping Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from sending out a public health advisory usually reserved for America’s top doctor. The surgeon general’s office issued a warning this week about the dangers of screen time for kids and teens, calling for a society-wide behavioral shift around technology. ”While screen use can have some benefits, the evidence of a range of risks to children’s overall mental and physical health is mo
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
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The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.
ESPN senior writer Ramona Shelburne breaks down an epic postseason run and discuss his unique workout sessions.
The Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series hero revisited some controversial comments he made before the team cut him from the roster.
If you want to understand what the 2026 FIFA World Cup means to the U.S., you need to watch four soccer documentaries beforehand to appreciate U.S. soccer's journey.
Darby Allin and Speedball Mike Bailey in a world championship match headlined the May 20 episode of AEW Dynamite.
FTR defending the World Tag Team Championship against Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong headlined AEW Collision on Wednesday, May 20.
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The Basketball Tournament is reducing the size of its field to 16 teams and doubling the winner-takes-all prize money to $2 million.
The New York Yankees are expected to move their latest significant trade addition to the bullpen after a roster change.
The Philadelphia Phillies have been on a tear since installing six-time All-Star Don Mattingly as their new manager.
The Toronto Blue Jays have received an update on their former second baseman after he returned to the open market.
New York Knicks superfan Nico received a special message from Knicks guard Deuce McBride and tickets to Game 2 at Madison Square Garden.
The 2026 Esports World Cup will be held outside Saudi Arabia for the first time in the event’s history, taking place in Paris, France, from July 6 through August 23. The Esports Foundation made the announcement, stating that “following an extended evaluation process, and in light of the current regional situation, the Esports Foundation decided […]
LIV Golf is preparing to take its updated business plan and investor pitch on the road as soon as Thursday, in an effort to raise fresh capital.
Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori are among the central defensive options to be left out of England's World Cup squad.
Kyle Busch will miss the races at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. And not by choice.
“Summer of ’94” documentary filmmakers Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker joined U.S. soccer figures Alexi Lalas, Ed Foster-Simeon and John Harkes at SXSW for a panel moderated by Variety in partnership with Imagine Entertainment, to reflect on the legacy of legendary soccer coach Bora Milutinović. Milutinović, who now lives in Qatar working with the Qatari […]
The 2026 Esports World Cup will be held outside Saudi Arabia for the first time in the event’s history, taking place in Paris, France, from July 6 through August 23. The Esports Foundation made the announcement, stating that “following an extended evaluation process, and in light of the current regional situation, the Esports Foundation decided […]
An in-depth look at why selling out the world's largest single-day sporting event — the Indianapolis 500 — for the second year in a row is so important on many levels.
World Cup ticket prices are down 22% over the last 60 days, according to one ticket tracking website.
A sea of claret and blue floods Birmingham as fans celebrate the team's Europa League win.
Energy costs are increasing, and while it may cost a lot more than before to heat or cool a home, they’re basically peanuts compared to operating a hockey arena. That’s why the National Hockey League is bringing in a building automation heavyweight to help. This week, the NHL announced a new partnership with Honeywell aimed at increasing the efficiency of hockey facilities around the country in an attempt to lower operating costs. The multi-year partnership makes Honeywell—a massive company that
Gymnastics' top transfer has her new landing spot. Joscelyn Roberson announced her transfer to the University of Georgia on Thursday, joining the 10-time NCAA Champions and 2027 title contender.
"On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch."
Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira says her breast cancer journey has given her a “different type of strength and confidence.” Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira. Photos courtesy of Guerdy Abraira\ In March 2023, Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira planned to undergo breast augmentation surgery. “My breast was very dense to the point where [my doctor said], ‘We’re not touching anything until you get a mammogram,’” she told Healthline. The mammogram led to a dia
The series finale of ‘The Boys’ sees Butcher (Karl Urban) and Homelander (Antony Starr) battle in the final fight—here’s the ending, explained.
Author Rebecca Yarros’ first novel was published in 2014, and she’s since cemented herself as a cornerstone of the romantasy genre through The Empyrean Series, which includes bestselling novels “Fourth Wing,” “Iron Flame,” and “Onyx Storm.” Expected to be a five-book series, Yarros owes readers two more books, but in the meantime, is tackling a […]
The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.
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 in Cannes. The film is notably one of only two American features competing for the Palme d’Or at this year’s festival (the […]
Michelle Pfeiffer recently told the “In Conversation” podcast that there was “no bathroom,” “no food” and “no AC” on set with shooting Taylor Sheridan’s “The Madison.” “It was all a little bit rushed for everyone, and so there weren’t certain accommodations set up,” Pfeiffer said. “There is no bathroom, even the outhouse is not real. […]
A lot of tender loving care, and Hollywood obsession, has been poured into it, and it’s amusing to see how the quality that’s always made Andy Garcia such an appealing actor — his way of being direct and holding something back at the same time — fits so snugly into an old-movie reverie.
“The Roast of Kevin Hart” is over, but Chelsea Handler is still going after a couple of the comics on the dais. More than a week after the live Netflix event, the former late-night host said she took issue with many of the jokes told by roast host Shane Gillis and performer Tony Hinchcliffe, calling […]
Mike White is continuing his tradition of inviting “Survivor” players to “The White Lotus.” Before White created his now-beloved HBO dramedy, he competed on “Survivor” Season 37. Then, right after Season 3 of “The White Lotus” was released, he headed back to Fiji to compete on “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.” There, […]
The Cannes Film Festival got off the ground in the French Riviera resort town on Tuesday, bringing the traditional mix of stars and international auteurs to the Croisette. This year will see fewer big American movies, but stars including Scarlett Johansson, Rami Malek, Javier Bardem, Isabelle Huppert, Catherine Deneuve, Sebastian Stan, Charles Melton and Sandra […]
When Stephen Colbert stepped behind the desk of CBS’ “The Late Show” on Sept. 8, 2015, viewers didn’t entirely know what to expect. Colbert had spent the previous 10 years playing a bombastic Bill O’Reilly-type commentator on Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report.” With the move to CBS, Colbert let loose with his own personality. Eleven […]
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains spoilers for the finale of “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.” Jeff Probst accidentally revealed the winner and loser of the “Survivor 50” fire-making competition — which determines who makes it to the final three — before the segment aired. During Wednesday night’s finale, Aubry Bracco won […]
For casual viewers who haven't kept up with the Disney+ series, or longtime fans who want a refresher, here is everything you need to know before the film is out.
Vietnam’s Danang Asian Film Festival will debut a two-day industry program, DANAFF Industry Days, at its fourth edition this June, bringing together 10 Vietnamese production companies and invited international buyers for slate presentations and one-to-one business meetings. Scheduled for June 30 and July 1 – midway through the June 28–July 4 festival in Da Nang […]
"Late Show" cancellation could force badly needed innovation for a format that has gone stale. Late night TV should embrace these five strategies for reinvention.
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the finale of “Survivor 50.” “Survivor” brought back the time-honored tradition of reuniting the cast for a live in-studio finale on Wednesday night, where it was announced that Aubry Bracco was the winner of “Season 50: In the Hands of the Fans.” After Bracco learned she was taking […]
India’s Ele Animations Pvt. Ltd. is adapting its Pogo channel animated series “Jay Jagannath” into a theatrical feature film, “Mahaprabhu Jagannath,” set for a pan-India theatrical release across more than 300 screens in Hindi, Odia and Telugu through a distribution agreement with Cinepolis. Lord Jagannath, a form of Hindu God Vishnu venerated across Odisha and […]
Years before he ever set foot on a film set, Jeethu Joseph heard a story from a friend. It was about two families: a boy, a girl, a relationship that unraveled into a police case. Both families had done something right. Both had done something wrong. And nobody in the room could decide whose side […]
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On Wednesday night’s episode of “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert was on the other end of “The Colbert Questionnaire,” and he had an all-star lineup of guests to deliver the questions. Journalist John Dickerson introduced each guest as they appeared, and first up to bat was Billy Crystal. He asked Colbert, “What is the best […]
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The timing of “The Late Show’s” cancellation has always been curious. After all, the news broke mere weeks before avowed Trump loyalists Larry and David Ellison finalized their takeover of the late-night series’ parent company, Paramount Global, and Trump gleefully celebrated the news of his frequent critic’s demise. “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. […]
Real-life couple Vino G. Bastian and Marsha Timothy star as on-screen rivals in “Ayah, Aku Mau Cerita…,” Falcon Pictures’ Indonesian-language adaptation of the Malayalam thriller “Drishyam,” set to open in theaters Aug. 20. Bastian, who starred in “Miracle in Cell No. 7,” plays a protective father caught in a high-stakes struggle to shield his family, […]
Fusee Films entered documentary territory in a major way at the Cannes Film Market, unveiling co-production commitments to three non-fiction projects spanning Vietnam, the Philippines, Canada, Belgium, and France. Leading the slate is “The Last Note,” which has already secured international sales representation through Quebec-based HG Distribution ahead of its release. The Canadian film is […]
Heavy hangs the head that wears the crown — or in this case, the samurai topknot — in Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s absorbing, clean-lined literary adaptation, for which the veteran filmmaker brings to life a storied period of swirling discontent in Japanese history with such evocative restraint that it becomes distinctly modern. And yet this is no […]
Older folks are revered for their wisdom as they’re simultaneously pushed toward the edges of society. It is a conundrum most people don’t begin to consider until they near their own twilight years. In Netflix’s sci-fi horror dramedy, “The Boroughs,” creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, along with executive producers the Duffer brothers, deliver a […]
Hollywood Ventures Group has optioned Namratha Stanley’s memoir “Vineyard Melody” for a film adaptation, with the deal closed during the Cannes Film Festival. HVG co-founder Glenn Gainor has had director conversations in Cannes as the company charts the project’s development path. Published by Regalo Press, the memoir follows Stanley from a decade-plus of domestic abuse […]
Mick Jagger is set to star in Italian director Alice Rohrwacher’s adaptation of U.S. author Audrey Niffenegger’s novel “Three Incestuous Sisters,” alongside previously announced cast members Dakota Johnson, Josh O’Connor, Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley and Isabella Rossellini. The Rolling Stones frontman touched down in a helicopter earlier this week on the volcanic island of Stromboli, off […]
The last episode of CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” airs Thursday, nearly 11 years after famed David Letterman handed Steven Colbert the reins to the late-night institution he started in in 1992.
Pratt, a former reality TV star, is flooding social media with edgy humor, AI slop and combative rhetoric as a way of grabbing attention and winning the vote of the very online. It's a strategy some political experts see as the future of online campaigning.
“Outer Banks” actor Chase Stokes has wasted no time in leaving behind the Netflix series that launched him to fame—and the home where he has spent the last 7 years shooting the popular series.
The 14,000-square-foot home is located in an exclusive community just outside of Las Vegas with unobstructed views of the Strip, as well as an array of upscale amenities.
Stephen Colbert’s “Colbert Report” satirized politics. Then his “Late Show” confronted a moment when politics became self-satirizing.
Ex-Google engineer Cecilia Shen cofounded Utopai to crack the code on long-form AI-generated content. And thanks to an investment from NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, the Under 30 alum is now running a billion-dollar studio.
The report by Triton Digital offers data that recognizes a combination of consistency among top-performing shows alongside rapid innovation among top genres like Comedy and Sports.
EXCLUSVIVE quotes and photos - SHOWNU X HYUNGWON have released their second EP [LOVE ME], which captures the nuances of love, subtlety, tension, and atmosphere.
Indian filmmaker Prashanth Neel is reframing expectations for “Dragon” – his NTR-starring action film targeting a June 2027 release – as his most ambitious patriotic statement to date, while confirming that a “Salaar” sequel will go into production the moment it wraps and revealing plans to eventually step away from large-scale action for a mythological […]
Unlike Euphoria, the Apple TV show wants to humanize the experience of sex workers rather than catastrophize the extremes of the profession.
Live from New York: It’s Charlamagne Tha God and the crew from “The Breakfast Club” morning talk show — on Netflix. Starting June 1, Netflix will stream “The Breakfast Club” live daily, available to subscribers worldwide. It will become the streamer’s first daily live program, airing each weekday starting (bright and early!) at 6 a.m. […]
Eddie Dalton's "Somewhere Along the Way" — an AI production — keeps Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" from finally reaching No. 1 on several Billboard charts.
Oscar winner Rami Malek had been itching to work with Ira Sachs for some time — going as far as to ask his representatives to get him a meeting with the filmmaker. But when the script for Sachs’ next film, “The Man I Love” — about a New York theater performer navigating life, love and […]
The holiday company has cut ties with both shows following allegations of rape made by women on the UK edition.
Pacific Music Group has launched Family Style Records, a new Hip-Hop imprint led by MC Jin, debuting alongside Jin’s new single, “Humble Flex,” in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. The label launches with a four-act roster: MC Jin alongside Korean sibling duo Lil Cherry and Goldbuuda, 13-year-old Indonesian rapper Nada (Nada Askana) – who has […]
BBB, one of the leading publicity firms that covers Broadway, has been acquired by veteran press agents and longtime employees Heath Schwartz and Michelle Farabaugh. The company will be rebranded as Aperture Public Relations, effective June 1. Boneau/Bryan-Brown, formed in 1991 by Chris Boneau and Adrian Bryan-Brown, has represented more than 400 theatrical productions on […]
The Boys series finale has not impressed fans, who have rated it below the finale of Stranger Things.
Four decades on, '80s-style science fiction adventures continue to exert their influence on modern film and TV. The idea of a group of kids teaming up to face an otherworldly threat has become a trope at this point, seen in everything from Super 8 to Stranger Things. So on one level, The Boroughs, a new sci-fi series on Netflix, does a lot that feels very familiar, with its tale of a mysterious alien terrorizing a small neighborhood and the team of plucky friends who band together to stop it. Bu
Virginia Woolf’s interior epic “Mrs Dalloway” survives — and thrives — following a surprisingly successful transplantation from London to Lagos in brothers Arie and Chuko Esiri’s vivid and velvety “Clarissa,” which places a superb Sophie Okonedo, radiant with melancholy, at the heart of its remarkably well-cast ensemble. Expanding in ambition and feeling from their promising […]
Lukas Dhont was inspired to make “Coward,” a gay love story set in the trenches of World War I, after he came across a series of black-and-white photographs of soldiers staging shows for their fellow troops. As part of the performances, some of the men would crossdress in order to play everything from can-can dancers […]
One of These Nights by the Eagles debuts on the U.K.'s vinyl albums chart, but it bring the band to a new low as it finally hits the list.
Over the last week, Cannes served up a fair share of European arthouse and even a splash of insane live-action CGI monster action (that’ll be “Hope”). On Thursday, it was the turn of bloody horror to have its moment at the festival. “Victorian Psycho,” Zachary Wigon’s gothic thriller starring Maika Monroe as a serial killer, […]
Saudi Arabia’s Film AlUla – the film commission for the swathe of northwest Saudi Arabia – is bolstering its role as a cornerstone of the kingdom’s ongoing effort to build a film industry ecosystem thanks to its recent partnership with global studios giant MBS Group and its ongoing rapport with the Red Sea Film Foundation. […]
Say hello to summer movie season! As always, studios are bringing back familiar franchises — “Star Wars,” “Minions,” Marvel and “Toy Story” among them — to fuel the most profitable stretch for the industry. But Hollywood isn’t steering clear of new ideas over the next four months. Directors like Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg and Olivia […]
Over the last week, Cannes served up a fair share of European arthouse and even a splash of insane live-action CGI monster action (that’ll be “Hope”). On Thursday, it was the turn of bloody horror to have its moment at the festival. “Victorian Psycho,” Zachary Wigon’s gothic thriller starring Maika Monroe as a possessed woman […]
Netflix's best new show has a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, a series produced by The Duffer Bros.
Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music" has been on a roll lately, and this week, the dance smash soars to a new peak on the Billboard Global 200.
Ahead of the theatrical release of the franchise’s fifth and final movie, all three seasons of the original “Jackass” TV show has returned to Paramount+ with “restored original” episodes. At the end of 2025, the series was temporarily removed from Paramount+ at the request of Johnny Knoxville and the “Jackass” team, so they could “revisit […]
Director Léa Mysius marks her Cannes competition debut with “The Birthday Party,” an atmospheric home invasion thriller adapted from Laurent Mauvignier’s 2023 novel. Hafsia Herzi stars as a woman who comes home to one hell of a surprise when Benoît Magimel and his two brothers crash her birthday. Also featuring Monica Bellucci and Bastien Bouillon, […]
Tilda Swinton drew a sharp line between cinema and artificial intelligence at a Cannes Film Festival masterclass, arguing that AI poses a genuine threat only when filmmakers default to the predictable. “I believe as long as what we’re not producing is formulaic and in some way tiring for the audience, AI doesn’t have a chance,” […]
WWE is getting into the patriotic spirit of America’s 250th birthday with a new documentary special. Variety has learned exclusively that USA Network is set to air the doc “WWE: Made in America” on May 29 immediately following a new episode of “SmackDown.” Encore presentations will then air on USA throughout June and on July […]
“Emily in Paris” is now in production on Season 6, which will also be the show’s last. Netflix announced Thursday that the popular series will conclude with its sixth season, which is currently shooting in Greece. The Season 6 renewal was announced back in January. “Making ‘Emily in Paris’ with this extraordinary cast and crew […]
Japan’s Tokyo Broadcasting System has tapped former MTV Entertainment Studios and Sony Pictures TV exec Elwin de Groot has joined the Japanese network as senior unscripted development executive. The news comes after de Groot served as an advisor for Tokyo Broadcasting System over the past 18 months, helping it establish a Los Angeles office. As […]
Indian actor Supriya Pathak Kapur will make her directorial debut with “Our Story,” a loose biographical feature co-written with her daughter Sanah Kapur and developed as a collaboration between her banner Rabasusah and Australian production company Films and Casting Temple. The project was unveiled in Cannes. Australian-Indian filmmaker Anupam Sharma boards as lead producer. Ruhaan […]
Palestinian director Rakan Mayasi is in Cannes with his first feature “Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep,” about two Bedouin sisters named Rim and Jahawer contending with patriarchal rituals in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. Shot without a script and with a cast of non-professionals, Mayasi’s feature debut – that premiered in Un Certain Regard – comes after […]
Sébastien Laudenbach isn’t afraid to take on Bizet’s iconic “Carmen” in his latest animation, “Viva Carmen,” and make it more child-friendly. “It’s not a film ‘adapted’ for kids, but it’s accessible to them,” he told Variety. Set in Seville in 1845, it follows teenage Salva who works as an assistant to Antonio, a knife grinder who […]
After a string of dramatic roles, Oscar winner Julianne Moore is walking toward the light as executive producer and star of a new Netflix comedy film. The untitled project hails from Higher Ground, the production venture founded by Barack and Michelle Obama. It’s described as a multi-generational story in the vein of “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” […]
Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is headed to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights as a haunted house experience. Halloween Horror Nights begins Aug. 28 at Universal Studios Orlando Resort and Sept. 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood. In a statement, Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, producers of the film and founders of Proximity Media said, “It’s been incredible […]
“Cliffhanger,” a reimagining of the Sylvester Stallone climbing thriller starring Lily James and Pierce Brosnan, is shoring up a new strategy for its summer theatrical release, multiple insiders told Variety. The fate of the film, helmed by action director Jaume Collet-Sera (“Carry On”), has been a lingering question in the industry since March. That’s when […]
We have a winner! Lucas Acher’s “Laser-Cat” has come out on top of La Cinef section at Cannes. For its 29th edition, La Cinef has selected 14 live-action and 5 animated shorts from among the 2,750 sent by film schools all over the world. Directed by 12 women and 9 men, they represent 15 countries […]
In advance of the National Music Publishers’ Association 2026 annual meeting, the organization has named Pink as winner of this year’s Songwriter Icon Award. It has also named Julian Bunetta (songwriter-producer behind Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” and One Direction’s “Night Changes”) as Non-Performing Songwriter Icon; and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. […]
View TV Studios, the production and distribution company behind View TV ONE, has closed a deal to acquire U.S. rights to “Gray,” AGC Television’s espionage thriller, starring Patricia Clarkson, Rupert Everett and Lydia West. The eight-part series will premiere on View TV ONE in the 9 p.m. weekly slot beginning Saturday May 23, with each […]
Bill Lawrence and Warner Bros. Television have optioned the brand new Steven Rowley novel “Take Me With You” with plans to adapt it as a series, Variety has learned exclusively. The book was just published on May 19 by Putnam, an imprint of Penguin Random House. No writer is currently attached to the project. Lawrence […]
Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, known as Los Javis, are the most influential creative duo currently working in Spain. The two are behind the hit series “Veneno” and “Dressed in Blue,” with their thriller “La Mesías” acclaimed at the Sundance Film Festival and prized at France’s Series Mania on its way to becoming the most […]
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Production has wrapped on “See Bot Run,” a horror-comedy mockumentary from Pluto Labs Films starring “Adults” breakout Amita Rao. “See Bot Run” follows “the overworked and underpaid employees of a struggling tech startup on the day of a high-stakes AI product launch that could make them millions,” per the official logline. “But when the company’s […]
The “Life Is Strange” TV series adaptation at Amazon Prime Video is building out its main cast. Variety has learned exclusively that Tom Cullen, Leisha Hailey, Raúl Castillo, and Owen Teague are all set to star in the show alongside previously announced leads Maisy Stella and Tatum Grace Hopkins. The show is based on the […]
Billy Eichner knows he has a reputation for being loud, brash and in-your-face. When you find fame yelling questions at strangers on New York City streets as he did as the host of “Billy on the Street,” it’s bound to happen. And that is why his new memoir, “Billy on Billy,” was only released as […]
First off, kudos to the Television Academy for finally doing something about the paltry talk and scripted variety categories. The return of a combined outstanding variety series category was necessary, given the decline in submissions as networks and streamers scale back on their talk and sketch show ambitions. Last year, the talk category only fronted […]
America’s 250 th anniversary this summer may be a bittersweet celebration, but Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, the Roots, Jill Scott, Seal, State Property, Kathy Sledge, Infinity Song and more special guests will celebrate it and Philadelphia’s legacy as the birthplace of the nation with a performance for “One Philly: Unity Concert For […]
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Cannes Directors’ Fortnight has served some compensation for a scant presence of U.K. filmmakers in major sections at those year’s festival, awarding the highest profile among them, Clio Barnard, the section’s only official prize: the Directors’ Fortnight People Choice Award – an effective Audience Award – for “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning.” In a […]
Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi and Scott Weinberger ended their hit true-crime podcast “Anatomy of Murder” at the end of 2025 — and there was some bad blood. They severed ties with their previous partner, Audiochuck (producer of “Crime Junkie” and other shows) and sued the company, alleging Audiochuck stiffed them out of millions of dollars. Now they’re […]
Despite Brazil not having this yaer a film at Cannes’ major sections from a Brazilian director, representatives from the Latin American country still arrived confidently at the Marché du Film to build on the extraordinary momentum created by films like last year’s Cannes-winning political drama “The Secret Agent.” Members of the government of São Paulo […]
The Americana Honors & Awards nominees for 2026 have been announced, with Brandi Carlile, Margo Price, I’m With Her, S.G. Goodman, Mon Rovia and Ken Pomeroy all scoring two nominations each across the kudos’ five categories. In the artist of the year category, for solo artists, Carlile and Price are nominated along with Charley Crockett, […]
Jay Silverman’s “Yale,” Adam Hoelzel’s “Tender” and Andrew David Paterson’s “American Flake” are among the titles set to screen during Dances With Films: LA. Los Angeles’ largest indie film-focused festival, Dances With Films runs June 18-28 with screenings and events at the TCL Chinese Theater. Dances With Films’ 2026 lineup includes 279 films, including 41 […]
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Beloved music icon, Brit Award winner, Grammy nominee and now … award-winning film director. Kate Bush has set out her stalls as a filmmaker by winning a prize for her directorial debut. The “Wuthering Heights” legend won the animation award on Thursday for her anti-war short film “Little Shrew” at the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival […]
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the filmmaking team known as Radio Silence, will bring “Choose Your Own Adventure,” the popular children’s gamebook series, to the big screen for 20th Century Studios. The duo will work with “Andor” and “The Disaster Artist” screenwriter Tom Bissell on the project. The books were nonlinear and allowed readers to […]
Luigi Mangione, accused of the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, attends a court hearing on May 18, 2026. | POOL/AFP via Getty Images On Monday morning, a judge overseeing the New York state case on the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO ruled that some evidence collected by police could not be shown to a jury. It wasn't the only news coming out of the hearing. Outside the courthouse, Molly Crane-Newman, a New York Daily News reporter, captured on video several attendees giving
Lupita Nyong’o is addressing the backlash to her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Nyong’o plays Helen of Troy, the Greek mythological character who was thought of as the most beautiful woman in the world and is often referred to as “the face that launched 1,000 ships” because her marriage to […]
Rockstar Games’ “Grand Theft Auto 6” is still on track for its Nov. 19 release but does not yet have an announced price. And that reveal isn’t coming along with parent company Take-Two Interactive’s earnings results today. “No,” Take-Two Interactive CEO Zelnick told Variety, when asked during an interview Thursday if a “GTA 6” pricing […]
Mel Gibson has unveiled the first look at “The Resurrection of the Christ,” the director’s long-delayed follow-up to 2004’s “The Passion of the Christ.” Filming on the two-part epic has officially wrapped, with production concluding ahead of schedule after shooting for 134 days across Italy in Rome, Bari, Ginosa, Craco, Brindisi and Matera. But Gibson […]
Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s “The Black Ball” (La Bola Negra) a queer epic spanning 85 years of Spanish history and inspired by an unfinished fragment by Federico García Lorca, premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday to a 16-minute standing ovation. The premiere marks the Cannes competition debut for the filmmaking […]
“Day Drinker,” an action thriller starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz, will sail to theaters in 2027. Lionsgate, which is releasing the film, has set a release of March 26, 2027. “Day Drinker” is taking the place of the studio’s “The Resurrection of the Christ Part One,” which was postponed to May 6, 2027. “Day […]
This season, makeup artists have transformed actors using everything from sublime touches to complete prosthetics. Underneath it all, no matter how many hours and prosthetic pieces, they have one common goal: to preserve the actor’s performance. For Prime Video’s “Fallout,” Walton Goggins returns as the Ghoul, a character for which prosthetic department head Jake Gerber […]
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Zendaya isn’t one to talk much about her relationship with maybe-husband Tom Holland, but she reveals a glimpse of her love for him in the new issue of Elle magazine. In the last year or so, they shot “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” together as well as Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” However, they didn’t share any […]
The landmark 50th season of “Survivor” wrapped up with a live finale on Wednesday night that reached 5.8 million viewers. Measured by Nielsen, that total marks the most-watched “Survivor” finale since Season 40, subtitled “Winners at War,” concluded with 7.6 million viewers in May 2020. Beginning with Season 41, “Survivor” launched its “new era” — […]
The world of Korean entertainment has come a long way since “Gangnum Style” set dancers galloping around the world nearly 15 years ago. Korean content industry leaders on both sides of the Pacific gathered earlier this month at the London West Hollywood to take stock of the country’s rapid progress as an exporter of music, […]
“Michael,” the smash hit biopic, makes it clear that moviegoers haven’t seen the last of Michael Jackson, with the film ending with the words, “His Story Continues.” And Lionsgate, the studio behind the film, told investors and analysts on a quarterly earnings call on Thursday that it is hard at work on a sequel. “We […]
Even the manifold mudbaths and bloodbaths of the Western Front can’t do much to dirty up Lukas Dhont’s exactingly exquisite filmmaking in “Coward,” the young Belgian director’s third feature, and his first to extend his recurring interest in challenged LGBTQ identity to a historical context. Observing the burgeoning romance between two Belgian soldiers — one […]
David Bickel, a TV writer and producer best known for his work on “The King of Queens” and “Young Sheldon,” recently wrote and directed an independently produced a comedy pilot called “To Life.” Per the official description, “To Life” is a single-camera, half-hour comedy that stars Natalie Lander “an anxiety-ridden woman who suddenly discovers she […]
The Ivor Novello Awards are all about celebrating human creativity in the form of songwriting, and for 70 years, they have quietly commended the geniuses behind the music that articulates universal emotions and shape popular culture. But now, in its 71st year (and now known officially as the Ivors with Amazon Music), the very premise […]
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Saturday mornings at the Cannes Film Festival are usually reserved for oceanside brunch, shopping the Rue d’Antibes or (for some Hollywood types) finally getting home from Friday night’s parties. CAA broke the pattern at this year’s fest with a pedigreed summit on a dizzying list of challenges currently facing the movie business – particularly the […]
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