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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

The AI Threat That's Even WORSE Than Job Loss

The AI conversation today focuses on systems. Which jobs will survive? How does education need to adapt? What happens to the economy when machines produce what humans used to? Governments are commissioning reports. Executives are restructuring. Educators are rewriting curricula. These are urgent questions. But there is one that matters just as much, and it’s the one we can actually do something about: What happens to us? Not our roles. Not our output. Our relationships, our sense of purpose, and

The White-Collar Job AI Is Eliminating FASTER Than Expected

There is a growing body of evidence that AI is redefining white-collar work. It’s not just the endless rounds of layoffs at tech companies that herald this transformation. Entry-level jobs are disappearing in sectors like software engineering, leaving new college graduates scrambling to figure out their next move. Recent entrants to the workforce are faced with a uniquely challenging job market, one they say they are unprepared to navigate.  Plenty of others are also vulnerable as AI rapidly cha

China Just Released Robot Butlers Into People's HOMES

At last, the Jetsons are happening. Everyone’s long-held dream of having a humanoid robot at home to do all the household chores is almost here. Chinese tech firm GigaAI has announced the (allegedly) first commercial robotic butler ever. The company claims the first 100 pilot units will be deployed at the end of this month in employees’ homes. Then they will start deployment in Wuhan, for free!, in the first half 2027. Called SeeLight S1, the robot is one of the many answers to China’s ongoing d

Why This Robotaxi Company WAITED While Others RUSHED In

Waymo is the undisputed leader in the robotaxi space, operating a fleet of over 3,000 driverless cars in at least 10 cities across the US. A number of companies, including Tesla, Zoox, Avride, and Motional, are racing to catch up with the Alphabet-owned firm. But what if being No. 2 was actually better? Nuro, the delivery robot company created by veterans of Google's self-driving car project, thinks it has a decent shot at occupying the slot. After pivoting from delivery to robotaxis in 2024, N

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

Why AI Will Make Engineering Jobs EXPLODE, Not Disappear

No one knows exactly where AI will take us beyond 12-18 months from now. Anyone who claims otherwise may have a bridge to sell you. But it’s clear that fundamental shifts in software engineering will happen within that time, and that they will transform every industry that runs on software in the process. I’ve led software engineering at big tech companies like Microsoft, Snap and Google over the span of two decades. AI’s always been in the conversation and the innovation lab, but the changes ha

The Chatbot WEAKNESS Hackers Are Now Exploiting

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI mischief, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Hacking the first generation of AI chatbots was a laughably simple affair. You didn't need any technical know-how, backdoor access, or even a basic understanding of what a large language model was. You didn't need to code. To get an AI system that had c

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

Apple's MacBook Air Just Got a $200 Price CUT

If you’re looking for a laptop that’ll still perform well several years from now, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is hard to beat. Now, in particular, is a good time to pick one up, as you can currently buy the 13-inch MacBook Air at Amazon in the run-up to Memorial Day with an M5 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for $899.99 ($200 off), which is a new low price. The 15-inch model, meanwhile, is also on sale at Amazon for $1,099.99 ($200 off) in select colors, or at Best Buy for $1,149. Apple 13-inc

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

The Video Game That Just Raised $1 BILLION Without Launching

Cloud Imperium Games marked a major milestone Sunday (May 24) as the game developer’s open world massively multiplayer online space game “Star Citizen” has reached $1 billion in lifetime funding before formalizing a release date for its full commercial launch. It’s an impressive benchmark for any title, but especially for a game 14 years in […]

Variety·Tech·8d ago
Business

The 172 Memorial Day Deals You Need to See RIGHT NOW

Our deals experts found the 172 best Memorial Day sales live for the long weekend  CNN Best Memorial Day Deals Under $50: Massive Discounts on Tech, Home Essentials and More  CNET Amazon's Memorial Day Sale Offers Up to 58% Off Nike, Cole Haan, UGG and More Summer and Travel-Ready Styles  WWD Memorial Day sales on clothing, jewelry, shoes and more  Good Morning America We sorted through all of Amazon’s Memorial Day deals — these 51+ are actually good  NBC News

When Lying at Work Might Actually SAVE Your Career

Let’s say you and your team are struggling with an assignment for a client who’s notoriously difficult to work with. Even though your team is doing great work, the client lodges an unfair complaint against your star team member. At the end of the assignment, the team member asks for feedback, and you respond, “The client was satisfied with the end product.” There it is. You told a white lie to protect your star player. The frustrated grumblings of this client, you decided, weren’t a fair evaluat

Why Your Boss Takes Remote Work LESS Seriously When You're a Parent

Being penalized for using flexible working policies—remote work, hybrid work, parental leave, and more—can be subtle, or screamingly obvious.  Nicole Yelland, a communications strategist from Detroit, has experienced both. In one remote role, she was managed by a hostile boss whose explosive “Hulk-out” rages made work miserable. The breaking point came when her 5-year-old daughter was laid out sick in Yelland’s office during a call, and her manager erupted, asking what her “kid is doing in the o

What Amazon Is About to DROP From the Sky in Chicago

The next frontier in drone delivery? The airspace above your community. Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy, said recently that the company intends to continue developing its Prime Air drone delivery program, with the goal of expanding drone delivery to 500 million packages a year worldwide over the next decade. To achieve this, Amazon has started operating Prime Air drone delivery and conducting pilot tests in eight U.S. cities, with four more to be added soon. One of these cities is Chicago, whose south

Politics
Breaking

The BONKERS Advice Pentagon Chief Just Gave West Point Graduates

Pentagon Pete Hegseth Gives Bonkers Advice to ‘Not Fat’ West Point Grads  The Daily Beast Hegseth torches identity politics in West Point speech: ‘Can’t throw your pronouns at the enemy’  The Hill ROBERT MAGINNIS: God, duty and the return of moral clarity at West Point  Fox News Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells West Point graduates they’re “ready” for war  MS NOW In last-minute announcement, West Point says Pete Hegseth will deliver commencement address  Times Union

Breaking

Why Democrats Are Demanding Their Party Chair RESIGN Over Election Autopsy

Democratic chair faces calls to quit over ‘shambles’ of election autopsy release  The Guardian Opinion | The Democratic Party continues to misread America  The Washington Post Opinion | The Agony Around the Democrats’ Mysterious, Ridiculous Autopsy  The New York Times Autopsy of the autopsy: How the DNC’s 2024 post-mortem turned into a crisis  CNN DNC autopsy author was previously part of another Democratic humiliation  Politico

Breaking

The DEADLY Confrontation Just Steps From the White House That Left EVERYONE Shaken

Gunman killed after opening fire on Secret Service checkpoint outside White House, officials say  CBS News Gunman in Shooting Near White House Killed in Exchange of Fire With Secret Service  The New York Times Gunman shot dead after opening fire outside White House  The Telegraph Gunshots heard outside White House, male suspect taken down by Secret Service  Fox News What we know about Nasire Best, Maryland man accused of White House shooting, sources say  FOX 5 DC

Why California's Governor Just Declared a Chemical EMERGENCY

California governor declares state of emergency over looming chemical disaster  The Guardian Live updates: Orange County toxic tank on path to spill or explode; experts searching for solutions  ABC7 Los Angeles Could Garden Grove tank explosion affect Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm or Angel Stadium?  KTLA Map shows Garden Grove chemical emergency and evacuation near GKN Aerospace plant  Orange County Register Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered

Breaking

The DEADLY Confrontation Outside the White House That Just SHOCKED Washington

Suspected gunman dead after exchanging fire with Secret Service near White House  The Washington Post Secret Service says officers fatally shot a person who fired at them near White House  CNN Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we know  Al Jazeera Gunman in Shooting Near White House Killed in Exchange of Fire With Secret Service  The New York Times What we know about Nasire Best, Maryland man accused of White House shooting, sources say  FOX 5 DC

The 5 Judges Who Just Told ICE EXACTLY What They Think

5 judges who explain the courts’ rebuke of ICE detentions  Politico Trump’s ICE tactics may be failing in court, but they’re succeeding in fueling fear  MS NOW Kentucky immigration attorneys hopeful in wake of federal court ruling  Louisville Public Media SCOTUS to Weigh in on Mandatory Detention Policy  International Legal and Business Services Group Federal judges’ responses vary to immigration authorities’ disregard of orders  Colorado Politics

Why Tulsi Gabbard's Anti-War Stance Became Her DOWNFALL

Tulsi Gabbard’s resistance to foreign wars amid Trump’s aggression was her undoing | Mohamad Bazzi  The Guardian Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions  CNN Opinion | Tulsi Gabbard self-humiliation wasn’t enough for Trump  MS NOW Gabbard resigns as national intelligence director citing husband’s cancer diagnosis  NPR Tulsi Gabbard’s exit weakens MAGA’s anti-war faction  The Economist

What Two Military Veterans Just Revealed on Face the NATION

Transcript: Lt. Col. William Swenson (Ret.) and Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams (Ret.) on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026  CBS News Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026  CBS News Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026  Yahoo Medal of Honor recipients on receiving the highest award for military valor  kyma.com "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for May 24, 2026  CBS Ne

Why Trump Just Told His Negotiators to STOP Everything on Iran

Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran  BBC What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict?  CNN Trump says not to rush as U.S. nears potential Iran deal  PBS U.S. and Iran Agree in Principle to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Official Says  The New York Times Trump, after signaling deal was imminent, says he will not ‘rush’ deal with Iran  Politico

Trump's $1.776 Billion Fund Just United BOTH Parties Against Him

Trump's $1.776B fund gets bipartisan pushback from LI delegation  Newsday Opinion | There Has Never Been an Example of Presidential Corruption Like This  The New York Times Trump, who claimed he "wasn't involved" in creation of "anti-weaponization" fund, now says he allowed it  CBS News Trump DOJ official told GOP ally that big payouts were coming for Jan. 6 defendants  NBC News Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ hit with another legal challenge  CNN

The White House Gunman Secret Service ALREADY Knew About

Gunman who opened fire near White House was known to Secret Service  The Guardian Secret Service says officers fatally shot a person who fired at them near White House  CNN Alleged gunman outside White House had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show  CBS News Trump reacts to deadly shooting near the White House  WBAL-TV Shooter killed near the White House was previously charged with trespassing  The Washington Post

International

Why TENS OF THOUSANDS Are Flooding Serbia's Streets RIGHT NOW

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 amid massive anti-government rally in Belgrade  CBS News Anti-Government Protest Kicks Off Election Campaign in Serbia  Bloomberg.com Clashes erupt between groups of demonstrators and Serbian police after anti-government rally in the capital, Belgrade  kare11.com

Why Britain Is RACING to Clear One of the World's Most Strategic Waterways

Britain Preparing for Mission That Could Clear Strait of Hormuz  The New York Times From destroyers to drones, how a Europe-led coalition aims to open the Strait of Hormuz  Breaking Defense Britain’s navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal  AP News Sweden ‘open’ to NATO role in reopening Strait of Hormuz  politico.eu Amid Iran war, Germany reaches out to Gulf states  DW.com

The VIOLENT Clashes Erupting in Serbia's Capital Right Now

Serbian protesters clash with police amid massive anti-government rally in Belgrade  CBS News Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit  Reuters Tens of thousands rally in Serbia for antigovernment demonstrations  Al Jazeera Anti-Government Protest Kicks Off Election Campaign in Serbia  Bloomberg.com Clashes erupt between groups of demonstrators and Serbian police after anti-government rally in the capital, Belgrade  kare11.com

Breaking

The Weapon Russia Just Unleashed That Has Zelenskyy TERRIFIED

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy sounds warning after Russia strikes Kyiv with Oreshnik missile  The Guardian ‘Massive’ Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv after Putin orders retaliation for deadly Ukrainian attack  CNN Ukraine’s capital Kyiv hit by massive missile, drone attack  Reuters Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones in heavy overnight assault  Financial Times Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack  CBS News

Breaking

What Trump Is About to SIGN With Iran That Nobody Saw Coming

Exclusive: What's inside the Iran deal Trump is close to signing  Axios LIVE: Trump says new Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ with talks ‘very soon’  Al Jazeera Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Peace Deal Is Near  The New York Times Trump says Iran deal reopening Strait of Hormuz 'largely negotiated,' will be announced soon  CNBC Trump says Iran ceasefire deal in final stages, to be ‘announced shortly’  The Washington Post

China Just REVISED the Death Count From Its Mining Disaster

China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82  Reuters Xi Calls for All-Out Rescue After Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 82 in China  The New York Times 82 dead, 9 trapped in coal mine accident in northern China: State media  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos China Coal Mine Blast Tests Limits of Xi’s Energy Security Push  Bloomberg.com Owners of Chinese mine where 82 died accused of ‘serious violations’ of the law  South China Morning Post

The Weapon of War That's Surging FASTER Than Bombs

More than 20,000 attacks on markets, farmland and food distribution systems have been recorded since 2018 Hunger is being increasingly exploited as a weapon of war with more than 20,000 documented incidents of “food-related violence” in the past eight years, new analysis reveals. Attacks include 1,261 strikes on markets used by families for daily groceries and 863 incidents in which food distribution systems were targeted and workers killed. Continue reading...

Breaking

Why Turkish Police Just STORMED Opposition Headquarters

Turkish riot police enter opposition headquarters to evict ousted leadership  Reuters Turkish police storm offices of main opposition party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets  NBC News Turkish Court Ruling Means New Trouble for Erdogan’s Foes  The New York Times Turkish police storm offices of main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets  The Hill Tensions Rise at Turkey’s Main Opposition Offices After Standoff  Bloomberg.com

Breaking

The 9-Story Building That Just VANISHED in Seconds

9-story building under construction in the Philippines collapses, leaving 21 people missing  AP News People trapped under collapsed building in Philippines  BBC Building under construction in Philippines collapses, leaving 1 dead and 21 trapped  The Hill Rescuers search for more than 20 trapped after Philippines building collapse  Reuters Philippine Building Collapses, Trapping at Least 30 People  Bloomberg.com

Why the World Is Holding Its BREATH for the Next 48 Hours

White House says Iran deal could take days  Axios Exclusive: What's inside the Iran deal Trump is close to signing  Axios Iran war day 85: Tehran says major gaps remain in US talks  Al Jazeera Iran Mediators Race for Deal to Head Off Looming U.S., Israeli Strikes  WSJ Trump says deal with Iran, including opening Strait of Hormuz, is 'largely negotiated'  PBS

The VIOLENT Raid That Just Shocked a NATO Ally

Turkish police storm offices of main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets  AP News Turkish police storm opposition offices after leaders ousted  BBC The Guardian view on Erdoğan’s tightening grip on Turkey: the next election is already being decided | Editorial  The Guardian Turkish police storm offices of main opposition party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets  NBC News Turkish court rules to remove head of the main opposition party in latest blow  AP News

What His Friends Witnessed in the Water Will Haunt Them FOREVER

Shark kills spearfisher in front of friends in Australia: "Terrifying thing to see"  CBS News Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast  BBC Shark attack: man dies on Great Barrier Reef in far north Queensland  The Guardian Man Dies After Shark Attack on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef During Group Spearfishing Trip: ‘Terrifying Thing to See’  People.com Australia: Man dies of shark attack on eastern coast  dw.com

Science

Scientists Just Found What's ACTUALLY Making Your Brain Age

A newly identified brain protein may play a major role in how the body ages. Researchers discovered that declining levels of Menin in the hypothalamus triggered inflammation, memory problems, bone loss, and other aging-related changes in mice. Restoring Menin reversed several of these effects, while a simple amino acid supplement called D-serine boosted cognition. The discovery opens a surprising new path for fighting age-related decline.

Scientists Just Watched Atoms Do Something That SHOULDN'T Be Possible

Scientists have directly watched angular momentum move through a crystal for the very first time — and discovered a bizarre twist along the way. Using ultra-powerful terahertz laser pulses, researchers triggered tiny atomic rotations inside a quantum material and found that the direction of rotation can unexpectedly flip as momentum is transferred. The strange reversal happens because of the crystal’s underlying symmetry, creating an almost impossible-sounding effect where two rotations combine

Why Your Cat Could Hold the KEY to Curing Cancer

Scientists have cracked open the “black box” of feline cancer in a landmark study that genetically analyzed nearly 500 cat tumors from around the world. The research uncovered striking similarities between cancers in cats, dogs, and humans — including shared cancer-driving genes tied to aggressive breast cancers.

The Ancient Tools That Just REWROTE Human History

Scientists have uncovered the oldest known hand-held wooden tools ever used by humans — and they’re an astonishing 430,000 years old. Buried for hundreds of thousands of years at an ancient lakeside site in Greece, the carefully carved wooden objects reveal that early humans were far more skilled and resourceful than once believed.

Scientists Just Found a Way to RECHARGE Damaged Nerves

For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a radically new way to stop it at the source. Researchers at Duke University found that damaged nerves can be revived by supplying them with healthy mitochondria, the tiny energy producers inside cells.

What China Just Launched That Could Change the MOON Forever

China launches three-crew space flight as part of lunar ambitions  The Guardian Rocket carrying China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft blasts off  news.cgtn.com China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing  Reuters Watch China launch Shenzhou 23 astronauts to its Tiangong space station on May 24  Space China launches three-crew space flight as part of Moon ambitions  Yahoo

Health

The Brain Mechanism That Makes You STOP Thinking About FOOD

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”

The Cruise Ship Outbreak That Has Scientists Asking: Is This NEXT?

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

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 MINIMUM Exercise That Actually Protects Your HEART

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

Why Women Are ABANDONING Traditional Diets During MENOPAUSE

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

The Sleep Duration That Could REVERSE Your Body's AGING Clock

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

The Pregnancy Medication Fear That Science Just PUT TO REST

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

The Viral Trend That Could Leave Men PERMANENTLY Damaged

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

Why Doctors Just RENAMED a Condition Affecting MILLIONS of Women

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

The Hospitals Where Patients Say They're Actually HEARD

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 Magic Number of Steps That Makes Weight DISAPPEAR Forever

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

Why Ozempic Users Are Suddenly SURVIVING Cancer

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

She Thought It Was Lyme Disease for YEARS—It Wasn't

When dairy farmer Brie Hyde began experiencing chronic fatigue and joint pain, doctors treated her for Lyme disease. After years of worsening symptoms, she was diagnosed with Lupus. Photography courtesy of Brie Hyde As a child, Brie Hyde dreamed of being a veterinarian. “I’ve always been an outdoorsy person, very animal fascinated,” she told Healthline. While attending the University of Vermont, she fell in love with dairy farming and started her own farm in Connecticut in 2004. “I was a f

The WEIGHT LOSS Drug That's Secretly Fixing Something Doctors Never EXPECTED

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

Breaking

What Health Workers Are FACING as Ebola Cases Surge Past 900

World Health Organization says outbreak poses ‘very high’ risk for Congo, but risk of disease spreading globally remains low Congolese authorities say that suspected Ebola cases have now passed 900 in the ongoing outbreak in the east of the country. The Congolese Ministry of Communication, in a post on X on Sunday, said there were 904 suspected cases and 119 suspected deaths. Continue reading...

Sports

Where to Watch the French Open LIVE Without Cable

The best and brightest tennis players in the world, like Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and others, travel to Paris to compete during the 125th French Open at Roland Garros Stadium. For the Grand Slam tennis tournament, live matches are spread over two networks, TNT and truTV, as well as streaming services, […]

Variety·Sports·8d ago

Why Messi and Mbappé Are Now on Your BOARD GAME

The merch rollout for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has started, with Hasbro unveiling two new Monopoly collaborations with the global soccer tournament. The first is a collaboration between Monopoly and popular trading card manufacturer Panini. The “Monopoly Panini Prizm: FIFA World Cup Game” combines the classic property-trading game with Panini Prizm soccer cards. Rather […]

Variety·Sports·8d ago
Entertainment

What Cancer Gave This Reality Star That FAME Never Could

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 FEAR That Controls the Entire Live 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 […]

The Studio That Just Made Cannes HISTORY for the Seventh Time

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 […]

The Cannes Jury Chief Who Admits He WANTS the Prize He's Judging

Director Park Chan-wook got the biggest laugh out of the festival jury’s press conference on Saturday as the Cannes Film Festival came to a close. Park Chan-wook, who led the jury as president, quipped that he struggled with the decision of which film should take this year’s Palme d’Or kudo. “To be completely honest, I […]

Where Donald Trump Jr. Just Said 'I DO' in TOTAL Secrecy

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 Donald Trump Is Too Busy Posting Weird Memes to Go to Don Jr.’s Wedding  Mother Jones Trump skipping wedding of son Donald Jr. to Bettina Anderson  CNBC

Why Alfred Molina Would Return to His Most ICONIC Villain Role

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 […]

The Unexpected Inspiration Behind Mandalorian's Most BRUTAL Fight 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 […]

The Anime That Just Dominated Japan's BIGGEST Awards

“My Hero Academia Final Season” took home the top prize for Anime of the Year at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards, held on Saturday, May 23, in Tokyo. Voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira were back for the fourth year in a row to host the event; guest presenters included The Weeknd, who […]

The HAUNTING Way One Family Found Healing After Loss

Everyone who has ever experienced serious grief knows the strange, unsettling things it can do to time: stretching it or compressing it by turns, consigning some passages of it to a black hole of memory, or sometimes just suspending it entirely. Pretty much all these possible stages and cruel temporal tricks of the mind are […]

Where Did Rue's Mom GO in 'Euphoria' Season 3?

The third — and likely final — season of “Euphoria” is a case study in excess. It is the Artemis II of TV shows, going so far over the top it passes the Moon before crashing back down to Earth. What was once an eye-catching clique of wayward teens bathed in purple hues has metamorphosed […]

The Box Office Numbers That Just Made Disney UNSTOPPABLE

For the first time in nearly seven years, “Star Wars” fans finally had a reason to go to the movies. And plenty of ’em showed up for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which collected $82 million in its opening weekend and an estimated $102 million through Monday. Those ticket sales are aligned with expectations, though box […]

The Book That Blends Hiking, Science, and History Into Something UNEXPECTED

Hiking is one of life's great joys. Turning off the screens and stepping out into nature for an extended period of time, perhaps even several days, is rejuvenating. Unfortunately, as someone with two young kids and a bad back, I'm not really able to go backpacking anymore. So I often find myself trying to live vicariously through others who write about their lengthy travails along the Appalachian or the PCT. That's what I thought I was signing up for when I picked up On Trails: An Exploration by

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The Cannes Winner Who Just Used His BIGGEST Moment to Defy PUTIN

Standing at the Cannes podium Saturday night to collect the Grand Prix for “Minotaur,” exiled Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev used his acceptance speech to issue a direct, personal plea to Vladimir Putin to bring the war to an end. Set in Russia in 2022, “Minotaur” follows Gleb (Dmitriy Mazurov), a successful company director whose carefully […]

HBO Just Dropped FOOTAGE From Its Most Anticipated Shows

A new HBO Max trailer is filled with new footage of returning series and first look footage of some of the year’s most anticipated titles. The following shows have clips included in the trailer: In July 2025, it was announced that “Gilded Age” would be renewed for a fourth season. Francesca Orsi, executive vice president […]

The Box Office Numbers That Prove EVERYONE Is Watching These Two Films

“Michael” is nearing another major box office milestone. The musical biopic about Michael Jackson has generated $788 million globally and will soon eclipse the $800 million mark. Over the weekend, “Michael” added $28.5 million overseas in another strong showing. The crowd-pleaser, distributed by Universal internationally and Lionsgate domestically, has grossed $468 million overseas and $319 […]

The Metal Singer's TRUTH That Just Shook His Fanbase

Caleb Shomo, the frontman for rock band Beartooth, has come out as gay in a message to his fans. Shomo took to Instagram on May 23 to reveal “I am a proudly gay man,” and explained that “This is something I’ve been unpacking and reckoning with in my life for quite some time now.” His […]

The Horror Movie That's Making MORE Money Than Anyone Expected

“Obsession” is, well, the obsession of the box office. That’s after the low-budget horror film earned $22 million from 2,655 North American theaters in its second weekend and a projected $28.2 million through the Memorial Day holiday. Those ticket sales are 30% above its debut (an impressive $17.2 million from 2,615 cinemas) — a virtually […]

The Road Horror Movie That's Making Critics Call It a THRILL-RIDE

Some of the most effective horror films craft their scares out of the reassuring everyday. In “Passenger”, the familiar routines and sounds associated with driving become ominous signs of incoming disaster, as a mysterious figure haunts and attacks drivers on the American highways. Norwegian director André Øvredal does not reinvent the wheel with this humble […]

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Why Jurors Decided This Utah Mom Was a KILLER

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The Bizarre Reason Men's and Women's Buttons Are on OPPOSITE Sides

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John McCain's Eldest Son Dead at 66

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The Toxic Time Bomb in California That Could Explode at ANY Moment

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The Chemical Tank in California That Firefighters STILL Can't Cool Down

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The Chemical Leak That Just Forced 50,000 People From Their HOMES

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Australia's Second FATAL Shark Attack in Just One Week

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