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What SpaceX Just Did That No One Thought Was POSSIBLE

SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: Starship V3 Ship makes fiery splashdown in Indian Ocean as planned  Space Live updates: Scaled-up SpaceX Starship megarocket splashes down after mixed success in debut test flight  CNN SpaceX just launched Starship V3 — its most powerful megarocket yet — into space for the 1st time in spectacular Flight 12 test flight (video)  Space Live coverage: SpaceX tries again for first launch of its Starship Version 3 rocket  Spaceflight Now SpaceX Launches Update

Google News·Tech·10d ago

Your Home WiFi Can Now IDENTIFY You With Shocking Accuracy

Scientists in Germany have demonstrated a startling new form of surveillance: identifying people using nothing more than ordinary WiFi signals. By analyzing how radio waves bounce around a room, researchers can effectively “see” and recognize individuals — even if they are not carrying a device and even if their phone is turned off.

The Battery Tricks Apple DOESN'T Want You to Know

For years, Apple has put a lot of effort into providing users with ways to extend their iPhone’s battery life. But while iOS slowly introduced more battery-management features for iPhone, Apple’s other big battery-powered device, the MacBook, was left behind.  Lately, that’s changed. Today, Apple’s laptops, particularly those running macOS 26, offer numerous battery and charging management features that aim to keep your MacBook’s battery lasting as long as possible. Best of all, they work whethe

Google's New AI Can Transform ANYTHING Into Anything Else

Just a stuffed deer having the time of his life. | Image: Gemini / The Verge Last year I deepfaked my kid's stuffed animal to make it look like his plush deer was on vacation. It was an experiment to see if I could re-create the events depicted in a Gemini ad Google was running, and I never showed the videos of Buddy the deer on his adventures to my four-year-old. But it was a revealing exercise that made me think a lot about the difference between some harmless fun with generative AI and full

The Verge·Tech·9d ago

Oracle and the AI Boom's Hidden Debt BOMB

The old adage goes that during a boom, the companies that profit most are the ones selling the picks and shovels. This January, even as consensus had largely settled around the idea that an AI bubble exists, something even Sam Altman acknowledged last August, Blackstone called investing in the “picks and shovels” of AI a “generational” opportunity. The safer bet, we’re told, lies not in the models themselves but in AI’s physical infrastructure: data centers, chips, and electricity. “The Real AI

Why I Just Switched to a New Browser After YEARS

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 129, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, come on you Gunners, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've mostly been sick, which has meant nearly a full rewatch of Parks and Recreation while alternately napping and feeling bad for myself. But I've also been reading about Nick Fuentes and clowns, listening to old episodes of Short History Of, testing the NextSense

The Verge·Tech·9d ago

Inside My Favorite VIRTUAL Coffee Shop in Tokyo

Finding a cafe that fits you can be a revelatory experience. For me at least, there are few places outside of my house that I can truly feel comfortable in. I'm lucky enough to have two options in walking distance: a coffee shop that's bright, airy, and full of art, and another that doubles as a plant shop so that I'm surrounded by greenery while I write. They're third places that have become central to my life. But in the virtual realm I have an option as well - and while it's not a place for g

The Verge·Tech·9d ago

38 Memorial Day Deals We Actually RECOMMEND for $50 or Less

Massive OLED TVs and Sonos speakers might be stealing the Memorial Day spotlight, but there are also plenty of great deals that won't set you back nearly as much. In fact, some of the best discounts we're seeing are on gadgets that retail for $50 or less, from portable chargers and 4K streaming devices to cheap(ish) security cameras. There are even some solid deals available on outdoor gear if you plan to spend time camping, hiking, or otherwise enjoying the outdoors this summer. To help you sep

The Verge·Tech·9d ago

The Legendary Music Inventor Who Only Uses ONE Browser Tab

Roger Linn lets his accomplishments do the talking. | Image: Roger Linn Roger Linn is a legend in the world of musical instruments. He's been at the cutting edge of music technology for decades. He created the LM-1, the first drum machine to use samples, and its successor, the LinnDrum, is one of the most iconic drum machines of all time. They were used on countless records in the 1980s, including hits by Tom Petty, Queen, and Tears for Fears. But the most notable fan was probably Prince, who

The Verge·Tech·9d ago

The App That Wants to Do for MUSIC What Letterboxd Did for Movies

Look at those cute little guys. | Image: Record Club There isn't really a solid equivalent to Goodreads or Letterboxd for music lovers, but Record Club is aiming to change that. Yes, we have Rate Your Music, but its interface is crowded, and it feels more geared towards longer-form reviews than cataloging your listening habits and connecting with other fans. Record Club is clean and modern, with a streamlined interface that's quite similar to Letterboxd. The basic features you'd expect from s

The Verge·Tech·9d ago
Business

The SECRET to Landing Projects Your Boss Won't Give You

If you want to succeed at work, you not only need to get work done, you need to do the right kind of work. That work involves helping to complete projects that really matter to your organization—ones that are central to the mission. You don’t get assigned to those key projects right away. They tend to be run by leaders with significant experience and are staffed by others who have proven their capabilities and have demonstrated how they will contribute to a positive outcome. How do you become on

Why AI Coaches Are Making Leaders WORSE at Their Jobs

Recently, a senior executive shared something that initially sounded surprising. “I find it easier to open up to AI than to a person.” She was referring to an AI coaching platform her company had introduced. The tool prompted reflective questions, helped her think through challenges, and generated suggestions based on patterns in her responses. She appreciated the privacy and the absence of judgment. “There’s no pressure,” she explained. “The system just helps me think.” Her reaction isn’t unusu

The Regions Where Finding a Home Just Became NEARLY Impossible

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Many of the softest housing markets, where homebuyers have gained the most leverage over the past four years since the pandemic housing boom ended, are located in Southern and Mountain West regions. Many of those areas were home to the nation’s top pandemic boomtowns, which experienced significant home price growth during the pandemic housing boom, stretching housing prices beyond

Why Every Brand Now Faces an AI RECKONING

It was a bad week for AI’s public image. The concept was booed on mention at several commencement speeches, tarnished a literary prize, drove more layoffs, and tangled local politics in a number of data-center squabbles. A hyped new book about AI’s impact on “truth” was dragged for including fake quotes made up by AI. Pope Leo XIV’s forthcoming encyclical will concern “safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence,” Vatican News reported.  “I don’t think I’ve ever seen som

Politics

Why Trump's Intelligence Chief Just WALKED AWAY From Everything

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence  The Washington Post Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence. Trump Names Aaron Lukas Acting Chief.  The New York Times Trump news at a glance: sidelined Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence  The Guardian Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence  CNN Opinion | Tulsi Gabbard self-humiliation wasn’t enough for Trump  MS NOW

The Trump Policy That Could Force Millions to Leave AMERICA

Trump administration to force foreigners in the U.S. to apply for a green card abroad  NPR Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says  The New York Times USCIS policy shift may force some green card applicants to apply abroad  cbs8.com Non-immigrant visa holders must return to home countries to apply for green cards, Trump administration says  NBC News DHS Quits Granting Green Cards—Almost Entirely  Cato Institute

Judge Drops Criminal Case Against Kilmar Abrego García

Judge drops criminal case against Kilmar Abrego García, ruling it vindictive  The Washington Post Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia  The New York Times US judge dismisses criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García  The Guardian Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’  CNN Federal judge dismisses human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Vid

Breaking

Police Knew About the Guns Before the Mosque SHOOTER Struck

Police ordered guns to be removed from mosque shooter’s home in 2025  The Washington Post San Diego Mosque Shooter So Alarmed Police, They Seized Father’s Guns  The New York Times Behavior of teen in San Diego mosque shooting led police to seize family's 26 guns last year  The Times of Israel Year before shooting, father removed guns from home of Islamic Center teen gunman  NBC 7 San Diego Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show  CBS News

Breaking

Trump's Own Party Just Delivered Him the WORST Week of His Presidency

A tough week for Trump on Capitol Hill, as Republicans deal him setbacks  The Washington Post ‘Senators are not happy’: How Trump pushed the GOP to the breaking point this week  CNN In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump  The New York Times Trump's revenge politics comes back to haunt him  Axios Senate Republicans’ Trump breaking point  Punchbowl News

Breaking

Three Months In: Is Trump LOSING the War He Started With Iran?

Three months in, is Trump losing the war against Iran?  The Times of Israel Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?  Reuters An ever-expanding catastrophe over Iran is not inevitable. Trump can and must be stopped | Simon Tisdall  The Guardian The Key Sticking Points for a US-Iran Peace Deal  Bloomberg Donald Trump’s risky military options to break Iran deadlock  Financial Times

Breaking

Why Democratic Leaders Want Their Chair to RESIGN Immediately

Democratic chair faces calls to quit over ‘shambles’ of election autopsy release  The Guardian Opinion | Democrats’ rearview mirror is cracked. So is the windshield.  The Washington Post Opinion | The Agony Around the Democrats’ Mysterious, Ridiculous Autopsy  The New York Times DNC autopsy author was previously part of another Democratic humiliation  Politico Read the DNC’s 2024 autopsy obtained by CNN  CNN

International
Breaking

The Military STRIKES the U.S. Is Preparing Against Iran — And Why They're HAPPENING Now

U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran  CBS News Trump met top advisers on Iran as he weighs return to war  Axios Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal  Reuters Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge  The New York Times Another round in Trump’s ‘forever cease-fire’  The Hill

The Televised ABUSE Tactic Israel's Minister Perfected on Palestinians

Flotilla video: Ben-Gvir’s template of televised abuse was honed on Palestinians  The Guardian Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody  CNN Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions  AP News Israel’s Human Wrecking Ball  The Atlantic Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained  BBC

Breaking

The STRAIT That Could Trigger America's Next WAR

Live Updates: U.S. preparing for possible strikes against Iran, sources say, as Rubio says tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"  CBS News U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran  CBS News Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran  CNN Trump met top advisers on Iran as he weighs return to war  Axios Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal  Reuters

Breaking

Iran's Next Move Could CHOKE the World's Oil Supply

Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.

Why This Egyptian Filmmaker Is Jailed for 'SPREADING False News'

The International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk is calling for the “immediate and unconditional” release of Egyptian director and screenwriter Omar Salah Marei who is being held behind bars in Cairo reportedly on trumped up charges of “deliberately spreading false news,” based on posts on his social media accounts. Omar Salah Marei, 35 – who […]

Inside Moscow After Ukrainian Drones Turned the City Into a NIGHTMARE

‘A Total Nightmare’: Voices From a Moscow Hit by Ukrainian Drones  The New York Times Falling drone debris causes fire at oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk  Reuters Ukraine’s attack on Moscow is another sign the war is not so distant anymore for Russians  AP News Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery deep in territory  The Jerusalem Post Russia’s Key Black Sea Oil Port on Fire After Drone Attack  Bloomberg.com

How Floridians Are Secretly Helping CUBA Survive

Food, Flashlights and Fans: Floridians Step Up Aid to Cuban Relatives  The New York Times Gainesville native visits Cuba in relief effort amid US energy blockade  AccessWDUN Cubans gather in Miami-Dade to celebrate heritage, culture amid rising political tensions; Cuba reportedly acquires 300 military drones  WPLG Local 10 CubaNostalgia celebrates Cuban culture with a packed line-up of shows  Miami Herald Cuba Nostalgia In Miami As Blackouts And Tensions Grow  Hoodline

What Just Happened 300 Feet Underground in China Will HAUNT This Industry

Deadliest China Coal Mine Blast Since 2009 Kills at Least 90  Bloomberg.com Xi Calls for All-Out Rescue After Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 90 in China  The New York Times China coal mine blast kills 90, state media reports; deadliest mining disaster in over a decade  CNN 82 dead, 9 trapped in coal mine accident in northern China: State media  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say  NPR

Canada Is Quietly Handing Refugees Over to ICE — And No One's TALKING About It

As Canada tightens asylum rules, refugees reuniting with family say they were turned over to ICE and jailed for months after failed border claims As each day in US detention passes, Markens Appolon can feel the life he had dreamed of slipping away. The 25-year-old fled Haiti to escape the rampant gang violence that upended his university studies in economics, and planned to join family in Montreal. Continue reading...

The Jihadist THREAT Haunting West Africa a Decade Later

Threat of jihadism continues to lurk along borders with Mali and Burkina Faso These days, when she is not organising the annual International Day of Reggae celebrations in Côte d’Ivoire, Rose Ebirim picks up litter scattered on the beach in the historic port town of Grand Bassam, 25 miles east of Abidjan. Both activities have become a form of therapy since the time she saw someone die. “13 March 2016 was a Black Sunday for me,” she said. Continue reading...

Their Phones Vanished in London. Then the THREATS Began.

Their Phones Were Stolen in London. Then the Threats Started.  The New York Times In this image taken from a video released by the London Metropolitan Police Service, two men on a moped snatch a woman's phone.  Yahoo News Canada London Smartphone Extortion Racket Exposes Terrifying Global Cybercrime Crisis  streamlinefeed.co.ke A whole criminal supply chain exists because Apple made iPhones too hard to steal  PhoneArena London’s phone theft crisis may have peaked as Met Police crack down  South

The Maldives Cave Dive That Claimed Four Italian LIVES

The remains of 4 Italian divers killed in a Maldives cave dive have been repatriated  AP News After 6 Dead in a Maldives Scuba Tragedy, the Safety Lessons We Need to Take Away  Outside Magazine Divers killed in Maldives cave may have taken wrong tunnel, recovery firm CEO says: "No way out"  CBS News Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?  CNN Dead Maldives divers were just minutes away from reaching surface as tragic new details emerge  New York Po

Trump's CHILLING Choice: Peace Deal or BOMBS in 48 Hours

Exclusive: Trump says he's "50/50" on Iran deal or bombs, will meet envoys to decide  Axios Report: Trump ’50/50′ on Iran deal or resumed strikes, may decide tomorrow  The Times of Israel Live Updates: U.S. preparing for possible strikes against Iran, sources say, as Rubio says tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"  CBS News Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran  CNN Trump Weighs His Options in Carrying Out New Strikes in Iran  The New York Times

The Underground DISASTER That Just Killed 82 Workers

Xi Jinping urges authorities to ‘spare no effort’ in rescue operation after explosion in northern Shanxi province At least 82 people have been killed in a gas explosion at a coalmine in northern China’s Shanxi province, in the country’s worst mining disaster in 17 years. The explosion happened on Friday at 7.29pm (12.29 BST) while 247 workers were underground at the Liushenyu coalmine in Qinyuan county, the state media agency Xinhua reported. Continue reading...

Breaking

The 60-Day Window That Could END the Iran NUCLEAR Standoff

A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8, punctuated by skirmishes as the U.S. and Iran jockey over the Strait of Hormuz.

China's BOLD Move to Outmaneuver Trump in Africa

China Eliminates Tariffs on Africa to Outmaneuver Trump  WSJ China’s influence in Africa is no longer just economic  Lowy Institute China brewing up business for African coffee beans  China Daily - Global Edition Licensable picture: China: China-Africa Trade  Reuters Connect China-Africa ties boost continent's modernization, talent growth: expert  Xinhua

Why Thousands of Iranians Are RISKING Everything for This Pilgrimage

Thousands of Iranians Travel to Saudi Arabia in a Tense War-Time Pilgrimage  WSJ Interior Minister Receives Head of Iranian Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization  وكالة الأنباء السعودية Interior minister attends closing ceremony of 3rd Hajj Health and Safety Forum  Saudi Gazette Latest Statistics Released for Iranian Pilgrims in Mecca and Medina -  WANA News Agency Saudi interior minister meets Hajj officials from Iran, Indonesia and Egypt as pilgrim arrivals accelerate  Arab News PK

What This Israeli Minister Said That Got Him BANNED from France

France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after ‘unspeakable’ flotilla detainee taunts  AP News Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody  CNN France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists  The New York Times Israel’s Human Wrecking Ball  The Atlantic Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory  Reuters

Why France Just BANNED an Israeli Minister From Entering

France bans Ben Gvir over ‘reprehensible actions’ toward Gaza flotilla activists  The Times of Israel France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists  The New York Times South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention  The Hill Israel’s Human Wrecking Ball  The Atlantic Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody  CNN

Why Tens of Thousands Just Flooded Serbia's STREETS

Tens of thousands rally in Serbia for antigovernment demonstrations  Al Jazeera Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit  Reuters Serbian protesters clash with police after anti-government rally in Belgrade  AP News Serbian protesters clash with police amid massive anti-government rally in Belgrade  CBS News Anti-Government Protest Kicks Off Serbia Election Campaign  Bloomberg.com

Science

The Ancient Ocean MONSTER That Makes Great Whites Look Small

A colossal new sea predator named Tylosaurus rex has been identified from fossils found in Texas, revealing a brutal 43-foot-long hunter that ruled ancient oceans 80 million years ago. The discovery not only introduces one of the biggest mosasaurs ever known, but also shakes up long-standing ideas about how these marine reptiles evolved.

The Lithium Breakthrough That Could TRANSFORM Electric Vehicles

A breakthrough lithium-extraction method could help solve one of clean energy’s dirtiest problems. Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a fast new technique that pulls lithium directly from salty underground brines using a temperature-sensitive solvent, avoiding the giant evaporation ponds that can take years and drain precious water supplies. Even better, the method works on low-quality lithium sources that current technologies struggle to use.

The Storage Temperature That Keeps Mangoes Fresh MUCH Longer

Scientists found that storing mangoes at 54°F dramatically slows ripening and keeps the fruit fresh far longer than typical tropical temperatures. The cooler conditions helped mangoes stay firm, retain moisture, and preserve important antioxidants while reducing cellular damage. Researchers also uncovered the internal defense systems that switch on during cold storage, protecting the fruit from stress and decay.

Health

The Brain Mechanism That Makes Ozempic SILENCE Your Food Cravings — Scientists Just DECODED It

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”

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The Cruise Ship Outbreak That Has Scientists Asking: Could This Be the NEXT Pandemic?

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

Doctors Just RENAMED a Condition Affecting Millions of Women — And It Could Change EVERYTHING

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The Exact Number of HOURS You Need to Sleep to Slow Your AGING — Scientists Finally Know

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The Amount of Exercise That Actually LOWERS Your Heart Disease Risk — It's Not What You THINK

Researchers say current aerobic exercise recommendations may not be sufficient to reduce cardiovascular risk. MoMo Productions/Getty Images Researchers say adults may need to quadruple the current weekly exercise recommendations to achieve substantial heart health benefits. Those with lower levels of fitness may need as much as 600 minutes of weekly aerobic activity to lower the risks of heart attack and stroke. Experts say the current recommendation of 150 minutes of exercise per week is a

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The MAGIC Number of Daily Steps That Keeps Weight Off PERMANENTLY

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The Diet That Helps Women CONTROL Weight During Menopause — No Counting CALORIES

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

Why Scientists Say Antidepressants During Pregnancy DON'T Cause Autism — The Evidence That Changes EVERYTHING

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The Viral 'Ballmaxxing' Trend Could Be More DANGEROUS Than You Ever IMAGINED

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

Real Housewives Star Reveals the UNEXPECTED Strength Breast Cancer GAVE Her

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

America's Top Hospitals for Patient Experience in 2026 Just Got REVEALED

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

The Weight Loss Drug That's Secretly Fixing Your HEART

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

Why Surgeons Are Suddenly LOSING Patients to a Pill

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

The Unexpected Body Part This Weight Loss Drug Just Started HEALING

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 Life Stage When Your Heart's FATE May Be Decided

Research shows that perimenopause may be the ideal time to adopt lifestyle changes to help lower cardiovascular risks. Image Credit: Aleksandar Nakic/Getty Images A recent study suggests that perimenopause offers a “window of opportunity” for females to reassess cardiovascular risk and prompt lifestyle changes.  The findings show that perimenopausal females may be two times more likely to have lower cardiovascular health scores. According to the study authors, lower cardiovascular health sco

The Outbreak So Serious It Just HALTED Deportations

But Trump administration will not return detainees deported to third countries in disease-struck region The Trump administration will temporarily pause the removal of refugees to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during a spiraling Ebola outbreak, according to reporting by Politico, but experts say the move won’t help prevent the spread of the disease. At least one woman is now in limbo after officials moved her to Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC, and now say they won’t bring her back beca

The Hidden Risk Scientists Just Found in Your VITAMIN Routine

A surprising study suggests vitamin D2 supplements may reduce the body’s levels of vitamin D3 — the more effective form of vitamin D. Researchers found D3 not only boosts vitamin D status more efficiently, but may also play a unique role in helping the immune system fight off viruses and bacteria. The discovery is prompting scientists to rethink whether D3 should become the preferred choice for supplementation.

Sports

How to Watch Usyk vs. Verhoeven Boxing SHOWDOWN Live Online

The best boxers in the world travel to Egypt, where Ukranian fighter Oleksandr Usyk (24-0-0) defends his WBA and WBC Heavyweight title belt against Dutch boxer Rico Verhoeven (1-0-0) in the main event on Saturday, May 23. Usyk vs. Verhoeven pay-per-view takes place at Pyramids of Giza in Giza, Egypt. Coverage and free-to-watch prelims begin […]

Variety·Sports·9d ago

The SHOCKING Truth Behind NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Death

Family says Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia, sepsis  ESPN Kyle Busch family releases statement on cause of death  Jayski Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says  The Hill Sophie Cuningham has heads spinning with her pregame outfit, Colbert's final jab & lessons from Kyle Busch  Fox News RCR retiring Kyle Busch's No. 8 car until his son can take over  ESPN

Entertainment
Breaking

Why 'Survivor' Boss Jeff Probst Says Betting Markets Are DESTROYING Reality TV — And What He's DOING About It

Jeff Probst is slamming prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket for allowing users to make trades about who won “Survivor” Season 50, saying that the companies are “incentivizing people to lie, cheat and steal to get ahead.” “They have figured out a way to capitalize on [the show],” he tells Variety. “It doesn’t sit […]

Breaking

'Dutton Ranch' Episode 3: How Anti-Vaxxers Could RUIN Rip's Cattle — And Carter Nearly Gets MURDERED

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the third episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Act of God Business,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. After last week’s pair of series premiere episodes, we’re deep into the thick of this season’s action. Rip (Cole Hauser) has already buried a man and isn’t being honest with Beth (Kelly Reilly) […]

Breaking

CAA Launches WORKSHOPS and Networking for Emerging Filmmakers — Expanding Annual SHOWCASE

Creative Artists Agency’s 11th annual CAA Moebius showcase, a two-day screening series of undergraduate and graduate student filmmakers, will take place May 27 to May 28. Accompanying this year’s showcase is the launch of Moebius Labs, a series of workshops and moderated conversations designed to provide participating filmmakers access to creatives, producers, and executives working […]

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Donald Trump Jr. Just Tied the Knot in FLORIDA

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Wed in West Palm Beach  The New York Times Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration will be on a small island in the Bahamas — without his father present, sources say  CNN Donald Trump Jr. marries Bettina Anderson in Florida  The Hill Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding  Reuters Trump to skip his son’s wedding due to ‘circumstances pertaining to government’  Politico

The Documentary Uncovering the REAL Story Behind 'Sholay' Actor Mac Mohan

Emmy-nominated filmmaker Manjari Makijany (“Spin,” “Skater Girl”) will direct “Discovering Sambha,” a feature documentary on her father, Indian character actor Mac Mohan, with sister Vinati Makijany producing. The project is structured as an official India-Australia co-production, with production set to begin later this year and a release targeted for 2027. The project was unveiled at […]

The Masculinity Satire That's About to Break the INTERNET

“Finally, a Show About Men!,” an Australian short-form animated sketch comedy satirizing modern masculinity, premieres Sunday on Aunty Donna’s Grouse House YouTube channel from Gold Coast’s Sad Man Studio. The series is produced by husbands Samuel Leighton-Dore, who also serves as writer, and Bradley Tennant, with backing from Screen Queensland’s Online Production Grants. The pair […]

The Cross-Continental Romance That's Becoming a MAJOR Film

A romantic comedy spanning Nigeria, the U.K. and Hong Kong was unveiled at the Cannes Film Market, with A13 Films founder Chidozie Christian Ahaiwe and U.K.-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man Chan attached as executive producers on “My Nigerian Fiancé.” The project follows a successful London-based Nigerian man who enlists an Asian dancer to pose […]

The Cannes Film That Sparked a Bidding WAR Netflix Just Won

Following its buzzy Cannes premiere, Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s “La Bola Negra” (“The Black Ball”) is selling to Netflix in deal believed to be in the $5 million-range. The ambitious film, which marked the Cannes competition debut for the filmmaking duo known collectively as Los Javis, earned a vibrant 16-minute standing ovation at its […]

How One Fan's Love for Messi Became an INDIE Film

Karbi-language indie feature “Love You Messi,” from India’s Rura Rura Entertainment, has attached U.K.-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man Chan as executive producer following co-production meetings at the Indian Pavilion during the Cannes Film Market. Chan will oversee the project’s international packaging – handling sales, festival strategy, distribution and marketing across markets outside India, operated […]

Mubi Scoops Up North American Rights to Lukas Dhont's 'Coward' at CANNES

Mubi has scooped up North American rights to Lukas Dhont’s “Coward” at the Cannes Film Festival, landing one of the buzzier titles in this year’s competition. The queer romantic drama earned one of the longest standing ovation for a film in this year’s competition lineup. Mubi previously bought the film for international territories, acquiring all […]

The '30 Rock' Star Whose Death Has Hollywood MOURNING

Actor Grizz Chapman, who played the character of the same name on NBC’s comedy series “30 Rock,” died Friday. He was 52. Chapman played a bodyguard for Tracy Morgan’s character alongside Kevin Brown, a fellow bodyguard named Dot Com. Brown shared the news of Chapman’s death on Friday, writing on Facebook “I regret to inform […]

Why Netflix Is Racing to Lock Down This Cannes SENSATION

Netflix is nearing a deal to acquire Marie Kreutzer‘s “Gentle Monster,” following the film’s Cannes debut, which sparked early awards buzz for star Léa Seydoux. The streamer already emerged victorious in the bidding war for the hot sales title, “La Bola Negra,” earlier Saturday, so a second acquisition would be a boon. “Gentle Monster” is […]

The Cult Director Bringing Back MANIAC COP

Nicolas Winding Refn will direct a new version of “Maniac Cop,” with Mubi providing full financing and a wide theatrical release commitment across multiple territories. Goodfellas is co-producing, and Veterans will oversee sales for the rest of the world. Refn will direct and produce through his byNWR Originals banner. Christina Erritzøe and Kimberly Willming serve […]

Disney Just Changed Its Most Popular Ride — And GROGU Is Why

“This is the way.” After 18 months in the making, a brand new adventure tied to the release of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” has made its debut on the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run rides at Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The new mission made its debut on May 22, and […]

Why 'Mandalorian' Had a HIGHER Second Weekend Than Opening

After a seven-year absence, Disney brought “Star Wars” back to the big screen with “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which topped the box office heading into Memorial Day weekend. “The Mandalorian and Grogu” earned $33 million on Friday from 4,300 North American theaters. The intergalactic western is projected to make between $80 million and $100 million […]

'Secret Agent' Breakout Star Joins Leonardo Lacca's Next THRILLER

“The Secret Agent” breakout Tânia Maria has joined Leonardo Lacca’s “Sábado Morto” (“Dead Saturday,” in literal translation). Produced by Kleber Mendonça Filho and Emilie Lesclaux’s banner Cinemascópio, the film stars Jesuíta Barbosa (“Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso”) and is currently being filmed between Recife and the Pernambuco countryside in Brazil.  “Sábado Morto” […]

Cannes 2026 Winners ANNOUNCED as Festival Concludes

The morning of the final day of the Cannes Film Festival is when the rumors start: fast-spreading whispers about which directors and stars have been invited back to attend that evening’s Palmarès awards ceremony. There, the Competition jury — this year presided over by South Korean auteur Park Chan-wook, with Demi Moore, Stellan Skarsgård and […]

The Interview That Made a Documentary Director Feel PHYSICALLY Sick

On September 27, 2025, a month after the fourth episode of HBO’s docuseries “The Yogurt Shop Murders” aired, Austin police announced that they had finally solved the 1991 cold case. Robert Eugene Brashers was responsible for the brutal rape and murders of teenagers Amy Ayers, Eliza Thomas and sisters Jennifer Harbison and Sarah Harbison. That same day, […]

Barbra Streisand's Emotional THANK YOU to Cannes Goes Viral

A knee injury may have kept Barbra Streisand away from Cannes this year, but it wasn’t enough to stop her sending a special video message for the festival’s closing ceremony, where she was honored in absentia with the Palme d’Or. “In this crazy volatile world that seems more fractured every day, it’s so moving to […]

The Bizarre Inspiration Behind Mandalorian's Most BRUTAL Scene

Back in 2019, when writer and director Jon Favreau asked composer Ludwig Göransson to score “The Mandalorian” TV series for Disney+, Göransson used new tools and introduced a new sound to the “Star Wars” universe. That distinct and lonely bass recorder became the theme for the helmet-wearing bounty hunter, while his sidekick Grogu had a […]

Alfred Molina Reveals What He'd Do If Doc Ock RETURNED

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “The Boroughs,” now streaming on Netflix. Alfred Molina turns 73 years-old this weekend, but like his character on Netflix’s “The Boroughs,” he’s showing no signs of slowing down. This year alone, the “Spider-Man 2” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home” actor — among his many credits — has already starred […]

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Neon Just Did Something at Cannes That's NEVER Been Done Before

Cristian Mungiu claimed his second Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday night, as “Fjord” brought Neon its seventh consecutive top prize from the Croisette. The win extends a run for the U.S. distributor that has reshaped the modern Cannes record books. Neon arrived at the 79th edition with pre-festival deals already in […]

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Where Donald Trump Jr. Just Got Married That Cost a FORTUNE

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Celebrate Marriage on Bahamas Private Island  The New York Times A Close Reading of Trump’s Statement on Attending His Son’s Wedding  The Atlantic Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida  NBC News Trump to skip his son’s wedding due to ‘circumstances pertaining to government’  Politico Bettina Anderson floated a White House wedding to Donald Trump Jr. She’ll get an island ceremony instead  CNN

The FEAR Tactic Live Nation Uses to Control the Music Industry

The U.K.’s Parliamentary trade committee has urged the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate the live music industry as a matter of urgency, saying that Live Nation operates in a “climate of fear.” The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee, a cross-party group made of MPs from both sides of the aisle, launched an […]

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The Chemical Leak That Just Forced 40,000 People to FLEE Their Homes

About 40,000 people were under evacuation orders and schools shut down Friday in Southern California after a storage tank continued to leak a hazardous chemical that officials said could rupture or explode.

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The Woman Who Gave THOUSANDS to a Scammer Posing as Tom Selleck

California woman dead in murder-suicide may have given thousands to a scammer claiming to be Tom Selleck  NBC News RSO: Evidence suggests death of Bermuda Dunes couple could be a murder-suicide  KESQ Woman Found Dead with Husband in Murder-Suicide Had Been Scammed by a Tom Selleck Impersonator, Says Friend  People.com Slayings rock quiet town after alleged Tom Selleck catfish targeted woman before couple found dead: friend  Fox News California country club double homicide may be linked to Tom Se

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The EXPLOSION That Just Rocked New York

Staten Island fire: 1 dead, dozens injured after explosion in shipyard  ABC7 New York Deadly Explosions Injure Dozens of Firefighters on Staten Island Barge  The New York Times 1 person died, 36 injured after blast at Staten Island shipyard, officials say  Spectrum News NY1 1 killed, dozens hurt in Staten Island dry dock explosion and fire  NBC New York 1 killed, 36 injured in explosion on Staten Island, FDNY reports  FOX 5 New York

The Chemical Tank That Could EXPLODE and Force a City Evacuation

Evacuation orders issued in California city over chemical tank: 'It fails or it blows up'  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Live updates: Tank leaking toxic chemicals in Orange County will spill or explode, officials say  ABC7 Los Angeles Evacuation orders issued for 40,000 people in California over explosion threat  Yahoo Garden Grove chemical leak: Evacuations, closures, shelters  Los Angeles Times Map shows Garden Grove hazmat incident and evacuation around aerospace plant  Or

Why Officials Are Warning This California Explosion Could Be CATASTROPHIC

Officials say a chemical explosion in Orange County could be catastrophic. Here’s why.  Los Angeles Times How a Chemical Tank in Southern California Came to the Brink of Disaster  The New York Times Thousands still evacuated amid Orange County toxic chemical leak that could lead to explosion  KTLA A night of fear, confusion as thousands flee their homes in O.C. amid chemical crisis  Yahoo Map shows Garden Grove hazmat incident and evacuation around aerospace plant  Orange County Register