Friday, May 29, 2026

The Self-Driving Race Where Tesla Is Getting CRUSHED

A new law and AV tracker tool gives the clearest accounting yet of how many robotaxis and self-driving trucks are in Texas.

The AI Technology That Will Scan Asylum Seekers' FACES for Age

The Home Office says the tool will make it easier to identify adult migrants "attempting to game the system".

Your Last Chance to Compete at Startup Battlefield EXPIRES June 8

Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!

The Server Company That Just Made Investors 39% RICHER Overnight

The company’s AI-server revenue was up 757% in the first quarter, while profit beat expectations by the widest margin in at least five years.

Why This Security Company's Stock Just SURGED on AI Agent News

Okta’s first-qarter earnings cleared Wall Street’s expectations, and the company believes a massive market for AI-agent identity management is brewing on the horizon.

The AI Startup That Hit $300M by Helping Companies CUT Costs

The enterprise AI search startup tripled its annual revenue even as tech giants entered the category.

Blue Origin's Rocket Just Did Something CATASTROPHIC in Florida

The explosion is likely a major setback for Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company, and its attempt to compete with SpaceX.

Samsung's Stock Just SURGED — Here's the Chip That Changed Everything

Shares of Samsung Electronics surged after the company began shipping HBM4E chip samples to its customers globally.

Why Jeff Bezos's Rocket Company Just Lost EVERYTHING on a Florida Launchpad

The rocket, built by Jeff Bezos’ space company, was to carry 48 satellites into space. Blue Origin reported on social media that “all personnel have been accounted for.”

The EXPLOSION That Just Shook Jeff Bezos' Space EMPIRE

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

The EXPLOSION That Just Changed the Space Race FOREVER

A Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch tower in a fiery blast during a test of its engines on Thursday night, the company said.

The Explosion That Just Shook Jeff Bezos's Space AMBITIONS

Jeff Bezos' rocket maker suffered a setback on Thursday as its New Glenn rocket went up in flames.

The 20 Gemini AI Tricks Google Doesn't Want You to MISS

When we hear about Google’s Gemini AI engine these days, it’s almost always the result of some wildly ambitious and futuristic-sounding advancement. You don’t have to look far to find examples. Gemini, like other generative AI systems, is increasingly being positioned as an agent that can handle complex tasks for you, as we heard about throughout Google’s I/O conference keynote last week. They span everything from shopping and purchasing tickets to planning travel and even meandering around the

The Nvidia Investment That Could Reshape AI FOREVER

Photonics is considered to be a more efficient alternative to the current process of transferring data using electricity, which could be crucial to the AI boom.

Why Jeff Bezos' Space Company Just Lost EVERYTHING in a Fireball

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The EXPLOSION That Just Set Back Bezos' Space Dreams

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, ahead of a satellite launch planned for next week.

The EXPLOSION That Just Derailed America's Return to the MOON

New Glenn rocket explodes at Launch Complex 36 on Thursday night in Florida. | Image: Spaceflight Now While Blue Origin investigates the root cause behind last night's spectacular explosion of its New Glenn rocket, it's already clear that this will be a major setback for NASA's Moon base plans and Amazon's fledgling Leo space internet constellation. The incident occurred at about 9pm at Blue Origin's Florida launch site during a hot-fire test, where seven engines in the booster stage are lit w

The Mysteries of Modern AI That Even EXPERTS Can't Explain

I provide my list of the mainstay mysteries about AI. Fame and fortune await solving the mysteries. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

Adobe's AI Design Assistant Is Surprisingly MEDIOCRE

It explained the process of how it made these edits beautifully, i’m just not terribly impressed by the results. | Images by Jess Weatherbed / The Verge AI image tools rarely make me feel like I'm part of the creative process. They are, after all, mostly designed so that people with no design experience can type in a few words and get back a usable result. So I was pleasantly surprised by Adobe's latest take on an AI image assistant: it's a bot designed to take away some busywork, while still

The Budget Laptop That Just REDEFINED What Cheap Can Be

To get to $600, Apple and HP made different compromises. If you demand more power and performance, the HP Omnibook 3 delivers.

The Console Decision That Could KILL Physical Games Forever

Consoles with disc drives are the easiest way to enjoy all kinds of physical media, but that could end with the next-gen PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's Project Helix.

How the POPE Just Showed Us How to Handle AI

Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on artificial intelligence includes a statement that warrants serious attention from technologists and policymakers: “Technology is never neutral.” Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”) is a clarion call to all people to act with courage and solidarity as we enter an age already being transformed by artificial intelligence, the greatest change in…

The Way Programmers Learn That AI Might DESTROY Forever

Until I became a software engineer at 32, my whole professional life was organized around the written word. I was a historian, one who was firmly anchored in books and archives and articles. I switched careers for reasons that aren’t important here and that I’ve written about elsewhere; suffice it to say, the job market for historians was sufficiently terrible that I wanted to do something else. I became a software engineer because I liked the problem-solving and design aspects of it. I work as

MSI Just Revealed the Gaming Handheld That Could Make Steam Deck OBSOLETE

It may only be available in this “Void Purple” color option. | Image: MSI MSI has unveiled a new Claw 8 handheld gaming PC ahead of the Computex 2026 show, and this model swaps out its predecessors' Intel Lunar Lake mobile chip for a specialized handheld processor. MSI describes the Claw 8 EX AI Plus as being the "world's first" handheld to contain the recently announced Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor, which features an array of Xe3 GPU cores to run games. We should note that the Acer Predator

The MacBook Accessory That Finally Lets You Work ANYWHERE Without PARANOIA

I'm one of those people who enjoy on planes and in public spaces in general. But the issue of privacy was always a hurdle.

Are These SLEEK New Wearables Actually Making You Healthier?

Americans are sharing data from watches, bands and rings with AI platforms, ordering tests through the companies that sell these products, and paying hundreds of dollars in subscription fees.

Why Wikipedia's Most POWERFUL Editors Are About to Walk Away

Wikipedia is one of the last bastions of trust on the internet. But last week, volunteer editors and contributors were alarmed to hear that a small but important team of engineers at the nonprofit that supports it had been laid off. The layoffs didn't just threaten to sever an important link between the Wikimedia Foundation and its community - they also raised concerns that the WMF was engaging in union-busting. After days of heated discussion, some Wikipedians are ready to support a strike. Wha

This AI Startup Will Clean Your Home for FREE — Here's the CATCH

AI training startup Shift wants to clean your home for free. The catch - because, despite what its website says, there's always a catch - is that it will record cleaners as they scrub, vacuum, dust, tidy, and wash, and use that footage to train robots. Shift announced the unusual offer on social media on Thursday, explaining that the value of the training data generated from the cleanings is more than enough to fund the service. As its website puts it: "You get a spotless apartment. We get train

The $135M Bet That AI's Biggest Problem Isn't What You THINK

South Korean chip startup Xcena is betting that AI's real bottleneck is not compute, but memory.

Why Anthropic's Growth Is Just the 'Tip of the SPHERE' for AI

Ives' comments come as part of a wider prediction for the Nasdaq to top 30,000 points by 2027, reiterating his call from earlier interviews with CNBC.

15 Best Wireless Chargers, All Tested and REVIEWED

Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.

The AI Model So POWERFUL Europe Won't Let America Keep It

Anthropic's Mythos model, which has advanced cyber abilities, has prompted a wave of concern from governments and businesses.

Jony Ive Just Designed the Most RADICAL Ferrari Ever

Most people will never own, drive, or even sit inside a Ferrari Luce. (If you can, or do… hit us up.) There's still no question that Ferrari's first electric vehicle is one of the most interesting, surprising cars of the year. With a decidedly un-Ferrari look, and lots of new technology and designs courtesy of Sir Jony Ive, the Luce is a lot of big ideas in a single swoopy package. A lot of people really hate it. Verge subscribers, don't forget you get exclusive access to ad-free Vergecast wher

The AI Bird Feeder That Knows More About Your Backyard Than YOU

If you're looking for a fun way to connect with nature while collecting bird species on an app like Pokémon, give this smart feeder a try.

The $699 Laptop That Dares to Challenge APPLE's Dominance

The Acer Swift Air 14. To compete against the Neo, you apparently have to cop another, more common MacBook name. | Image: Acer Acer is aiming to take on the MacBook Neo more directly with a new Swift Air 14, a new 14-inch laptop that starts at $699. The laptop will use Intel's lower-cost Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" chips - either Core 5 or Core 7 models, both of which are six-core processors. It comes in green, pink, purple, and a gray-ish blue with an all-aluminum chassis While the Neo is of

The EXPLOSION That Just Shattered Blue Origin's Space AMBITIONS

The detonation of the New Glenn rocket resulted in a huge fireball in Florida, and may have long-term implications for the company's ambitions.

Your LAST Chance to Speak at Tech's Biggest Event

Submit your session topic before today ends for a chance to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Apply now to share your insight and help shape the conversations defining the tech industry.

How Ferrari BOTCHED Its First Electric Supercar

For nearly 80 years, Ferrari occupied a unique cultural space where its cars were aspirational, even for people who resented those who could afford them. The price, the exclusivity, and the opacity of the buying process allowed Ferrari to sail above ordinary criticism. You might not be able to afford one, but you still wanted one. With the launch of the all-electric Luce this week, however, the company fell down to earth, drawing the ire of the internet in the form of derision, mocking memes, a

The Wireless Charger Deal That's Almost TOO Good

If you’re looking for a fast iPhone or AirPods charger that’s easy to toss into your purse, backpack, or carry-on, Anker’s Zolo Magnetic Wireless Charger is a smart pick. It’s tiny and comes with a built-in USB-C cable, and you currently can buy two for $23.99 ($16 off) at Amazon and Anker (with code WS7DV2PK68EW), which is the best price we’ve seen on the bundle.  Anker Zolo Magnetic Wireless Charger (two-pack) Where to Buy: $39.99 $23.99 at Amazon $39.99 $24.99 at Anker (with code WS7DV2PK

Why SentinelOne Just CUT Jobs Despite AI Boom

SentinelOne reported earnings after the bell Thursday and issued lackluster guidance for the current quarter and full-year.

What This Journalist Must Now DISCLOSE About AI

Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In. Journalism might not be the world’s single most important job, but it does have one unique distinction: 100% of journalists are interested in it. So it’s no surprise that the profession is the subject of an outsize percentage of articles about the myriad ways AI is changing our world. I do admit, however, to be taken aback by how much of that coverage involves tales of journalists being embarrassed by entirely avoidable AI-fueled gaffes

Why the Vatican Has Someone INSIDE This AI Company

Pope Leo XIV may not be able to disarm AI, but he’s got the attention of the industry.

Why This Gaming Handheld Just Became a STEAL at $549

The Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming PC. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge This week, the Steam Deck OLED with 512GB of storage went from $549 to $789, putting it even further out of reach for those who were considering getting one as they came back in stock after months of unavailability. I consider it a tiny consolation that there’s a decent PC gaming handheld that is currently selling at its old price. The Lenovo Legion Go S is currently $549.99 at Woot (originally $729.99). It’s the

X Just DEMONETIZED a Major Account—Here's What They Did Wrong

X’s head of product Nikita Bier said the platform is demonetizing accounts, some with millions of followers, for “reuploading content from smaller accounts to game the revenue share program.”

Samsung's Movingstyle Essential: A Screen on WHEELS—But Should You Buy It?

Made for those who hate having a TV in the home, Samsung’s Movingstyle monitor-on-wheels brings the entertainment when you need it and hides away in a closet when you don’t.

Microsoft Just Teased a NEW ERA of Computing

I pondered the other day what's next for Microsoft's Surface PC lineup, and it looks like we're about to find out. Windows and Surface chief Pavan Davuluri has just teased "something new is coming for developers," complete with a mysterious image of what looks like a curved display edge. Davuluri notes that whatever is coming is "not a new OS version," so that rules out the potential for Windows 12 to be announced at Microsoft's Build developer conference next week. Separately, the Windows accou

Why the Founder of Top AI Coding Tool Says It Shouldn't REPLACE You

Cognition makes Devin, the first and arguably most successful AI coding agent. But famed coder Wu says it isn't designed to supplant human programmers.

We Asked an AI Author to Explain His Methods. He COULDN'T

A book about how AI shapes perceptions of reality came under fire for using AI-generated quotes. Its problems go beyond that.

The Click Is DYING—But Can You Trust What Replaces It?

It’s hard to think of Google as a comeback story, because it never went away, but in the world of AI, it’s a fitting narrative. The company was broadly mocked for its early moves in the generative era, which were mostly stumbles. Upstarts like Perplexity and ChatGPT were nipping at its market share with arguably more innovative experiences. It had to navigate choppy antitrust waters. Today, Google is in a much stronger position. Not because it’s just coming off its I/O developer conference, or b

Why Nvidia Just Spent $20B on a Company It Won't ACTUALLY Own

Chipmaker Groq is looking to raise $650 million in internal funding as it pivots from hardware to focus more on AI inference, the process of refining the way AI models respond to prompted requests, per Axios.

Why Microsoft Just Threatened a Researcher With JAIL

A public spat between Microsoft and an independent security researcher reopens a long-running debate over who is responsible for securing software.

The Graduation Gifts That Actually MATTER in 2026

High school graduation is a time of change that might be felt more deeply by family members than by the grads themselves. While some grads may immediately embark on a career path, many continue their education and delve deeper into their studies at college. Either way, they'll be taking on more responsibility, meaning it's up to friends and relatives to figure out how to support them. Support comes in many forms, but a gift or two certainly won't hurt. Luckily, we've compiled a host of Verge-app

Why Tech Giants Are DESPERATE to Watch You Clean

This week, an AI training startup called Shift said it would clean New Yorkers' homes for free. It has plans to expand into other cities as well, including London, and looking around my flat, I get the appeal. But there's a catch. There's always a catch. In exchange for the cleaning, Shift wants footage of its cleaners at work: scrubbing dishes, wiping counters, dusting tables, mopping floors. It wants everything. Video of all the boring domestic labor we'd happily outsource if we could - and

What Happens When Companies Overdose on AI

The people deciding that AI can replace your job are also the ones least likely to understand what your job truly involves, according to Box founder Aaron Levie, who pointed to this as an example of “AI psychosis.” Indeed, ClickUp recently cut 22% of its workforce for AI agents, tech layoffs in 2026 are already nearly matching all of 2025, […]

The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026

Send the pool guy packing. Let one of these robotic buddies maintain your water quality instead.

CSI Creator's AI-Generated True-Crime App REVEALED

“CSI” creator Anthony Zuiker got a phone call about six months ago from his former CAA colleague David Freeman, who left his role as the agency’s digital media chief to found the startup Kynetic Media Ventures, who wanted to figure out a project about “real-time true crime.” But while Zuiker wasn’t interested in another vertical video […]

The Corporate Choice That Will Decide Your JOB'S Future

AI is costing far more than companies expected, forcing CFOs into a new trade-off between tokens and humans and posing a risk the market hasn't priced in.

Acer's New Handheld Just Changed PC Gaming FOREVER

The Acer Nitro Blaze Link might run on Linux, but it's no Steam Deck. Acer says it's a "streaming-first handheld and companion device," like a PlayStation Portal for your PC. Announced at Computex on Friday, it's launching in Q4 2026 with a 7-inch (1920 x 1200) display, Wi-Fi 6, just 1GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and 8GB of eMMC storage. That's technically not even enough RAM to run Stardew Valley, but the Blaze Link isn't meant for playing games locally. Logitech launched a similar handheld a few years a

You've Been NODDING Along to These AI Terms — Here's What They ACTUALLY Mean

The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.

The Software Promise That Probably LIED to You

Seth Godin puts it simply: Do you trust that when you hit the brakes, your car will stop? Yes. Because the braking system made a promise, and it has kept that promise every single time. That’s how trust works. Not through authenticity or good intentions, but through consistency. For most of the last century, organizations earned trust solely through human-to-human interactions. A handshake, a phone call, a face behind the counter. Today, that’s changed. The systems you choose to run your operati

I Let Google's AI Access My ENTIRE Life. It Ruined My Relationship

Google's new AI agent combed through my emails, documents, and calendar to plan a birthday party and still didn’t clock the person most important to me.

The 17 MILLION Device Botnet That Just Got Destroyed

The botnet was reportedly tied to a Russia-based residential proxy network.

The AI Metric Where Anthropic Just CRUSHED OpenAI Before Their IPOs

Anthropic is nearing a $1 trillion valuation, topping rival OpenAI and making it the most valuable artificial intelligence startup, as the two competitors head toward their initial public offerings. The San Francisco-based AI company announced a new round of $65 billion Series H financing on Thursday, bringing it to a $965 billion valuation. The latest round was led by Altimeter Capital, Dragoneer, Greenoaks, and Sequoia Capital, and included $15 billion of prior commitments, $5 billion of which

What Just Happened in SPACE That Made Billions Vanish

The red-hot space sector was feeling some heat on Friday, cooling from some of the spectacular gains seen in May.

Why Contractors Are WALKING OUT on Meta in Europe

Soon-to-be-laid-off Meta contractors say they’re being treated differently than Mark Zuckerberg’s full-time employees, who stand to receive more generous severance packages.

Why AI Will FAIL Unless We Change Who Builds It

In the first quarter of 2026, investors deployed $300 billion into 6,000 startups, up 150% from previous years. Only a single-digit sliver of that capital is directed toward AI applications focused on solving social and environmental challenges. That gap is not an accident. It reinforces who AI is being built for, and who it’s leaving out. And that failure is costing us some of the best and most-needed solutions being built outside of Menlo Park. Here is what I mean. When Temie Giwa-Tubosun star

Amazon Just Stole This Creator's Work—And Turned It Into AI TELEVISION

Loryn Brantz created The Good Advice Cupcake for BuzzFeed years ago. The company licensed the character for a new Amazon series—made with AI—without her consent.

The $4 Billion Space WEAPON System SpaceX Just Agreed to Build

The Pentagon awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to build missile-tracking satellites linked with President Donald Trump's planned "Golden Dome" defense system, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. In an announcement on Friday, the US Space Force says the sensor-equipped satellites will allow it to detect and track targets from space. The Elon Musk-owned SpaceX - which recently filed for what could be the biggest initial public offering ever - already has contracts with the Space Force to devel

Coders Are REFUSING to Work Without AI — What Could Go Wrong?

While AI is helping coders produce code faster, it may not be producing better code, researchers warn. And that could cause problems down the road for them.

Three Tech GIANTS Just Teased What Could Replace Your Laptop

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang with an RTX laptop at CES 2025. | Image: Getty Images It's the world's worst kept secret that Nvidia is about to announce its own Arm-powered laptop chips at Computex this weekend, and now Microsoft, Nvidia, and Arm are all openly teasing the announcement. The Windows and Nvidia GeForce accounts on X both posted "A new era of PC" earlier today, and now Arm has followed up with an identical post. All three posts include coordinates pointing to where Computex is hosted i

What Dell Just Did That Wall Street Hasn't Seen Since 2018

Dell has gone from being a sleepy legacy tech company to a high-growth AI story, assembling servers packed with graphics processing units.

Why This CEO Says Semiconductors Are Having Their GREATEST Moment Ever

Applied Materials CEO Gary Dickerson said the semiconductor industry is experiencing its strongest period ever.

Why Costco Gas Lines Are Now LONGER Than Ever

Costco’s same-store sales rose 9.8% during its third quarter, well above Wall Street’s estimates, as gasoline sales provided a nice bump.

The 7 Stocks About to Experience EXPLOSIVE Volatility

The S&P 500 is flashing a green light to investors.

The Tax Loophole Nobody Wants You to UNDERSTAND

This article discusses IRC Section 168(k).

Why Costco's Lackluster Quarter Doesn't Matter to INVESTORS

It was not the best quarter, but far from bad.

Father in Hospice Left CDs to Six Kids — Can They CASH OUT?

“His banker suggested that it might be easier after my father’s passing if we liquidate all of the CDs.”

Golf Buddy Dropped Me Over THIS Financial Decision

“Friendliness alone is not a sufficient reason to trust someone with your finances.”

Am I Making a HUGE Mistake With My Grandkids' Money?

“The contributions are invested in mutual funds tracking the S&P 500, small-cap stocks and international equities.”

How One CEO's Early Bet on Trump Became a GOLDMINE

The dynamic is emblematic of how business is seeking to sow favor with the president in his second term, and has departed from the norms of big business philanthropy.

Why Asia's Wealthiest Families Are TERRIFIED of Losing Everything

Asia's wealthy families want to preserve their fortunes across generations, but many still lack basic succession plans, according to a new Lombard Odier survey.

LG's Google-Powered Car Tech Just Triggered a 24% Stock SURGE

Shares of LG Electronics surged after it unveiled automotive innovations using Google technology.

The $10.5 BILLION Deal That Shocked Pharma Investors

Innovent Biologics rose as much as 10%, after entering a strategic global licensing and collaboration agreement with Pfizer to develop oncology medicines.

The Trade War That Could Reshape the Global ECONOMY

As cheap goods pour in, threatening the continent’s manufacturing sector, a search for solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.

Inside Ferrari's EV Launch That Sent the Stock PLUMMETING

Is there a "luce" at the end of the tunnel for Ferrari's first electric vehicle?

Why Europe's Central Bank May Have Already LOST Control

Market expectations that the European Central Bank will hike interest rates this year have already contributed to tighter financial and lending conditions.

How to Fix a Work Relationship That's Gone TOXIC

No matter how likeable you (think you) are, you won’t get along with everyone. Chances are, you can think of at least one colleague that you just don’t have a good relationship with. If that relationship has gone bad over time, you may want to figure out what you can do to repair it. Up front, it is important to bear in mind that you don’t need to be friends with your colleagues. The aim is to have a respected relationship. In fact, you probably shouldn’t try too hard to be friends with your sup

Asian Markets Hit Records While Everyone Else Fears IRAN

Asia-Pacific markets rose as investors shrugged off renewed Iran tensions against ceasefire optimism.

The DOUBLE 10K Prediction That Wall Street Veterans Say Is INEVITABLE

As the S&P 500 soars even higher by the end of the decade, gold will be going along for the ride, says Yardeni Research.

Why America's Cattle Herd Just Hit a 75-Year LOW

The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.

Why Two Retail Giants Are TANKING — And It's Not the Economy

For two retailers that both saw their stock slide by a double-digit percentage after earnings, what may be most surprising is that executives at both Gap and American Eagle Outfitters say nothing is wrong with the economy.

How Canon Plans Its Next Phase of TRANSFORMATION

Canon Expands Its Next Phase Of Growth Through Continuous Transformation.

How Detroit's Auto Industry Is Building America's DEFENSE Future

Many proponents of American manufacturing talk about making cars domestically and helping the U.S. auto industry soar. In the case of Detroit-based drone startup Birdstop, that is literally the plan.  In its search for ways to better manufacture drones amid a surge of demand for domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicles, Birdstop decided to make use of one of the country’s most expansive industrial sectors. By strategically utilizing items from auto parts makers—80% of the parts for the com

The Golf Course Networking Strategy That Has Everyone DIVIDED

“I would love to develop working relationships with almost everyone I play golf with.”

The Internal Battle That Could KILL Flying Taxis

Trump's eVTOL pilot program is giving the air taxi industry its validation, but legal battles have put investor sentiment on hold.

The Artist-Led Company That Just Opened the Door to AI

You’ve found the wedding invitation of your dreams. The illustration is a delicate watercolor by an artist whose work you’d happily hang on your wall. There’s just one problem: the painting on the card is of a generic vineyard, and you want the actual barn in Vermont where you’re getting married. Commissioning the original artist to redo the work just for you would be prohibitively expensive—assuming they’d even take the job. So most customers do what they’ve always done: pick something close e

The Walmart Heiress Who Built Her Own PERFECT Town

On any given day, a visitor to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, could encounter something uncommon. Alice Walton, daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton and the current richest woman on Earth, is known to stroll the galleries of the world-class art museum she built in a ravine in the Ozark Mountains. Since its 2011 opening, the admission-free Crystal Bridges has turned Walmart’s modest hometown into a global arts destination, and kicked off a remarkable 15-yea

What's Behind the SHOCKING 20% Oil Price COLLAPSE Nobody Saw Coming

Global oil prices have retreated sharply amid hopes that a lasting Middle East ceasefire can unlock the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi Arabia Just ABANDONED the City That Was Supposed to Change EVERYTHING

Saudi Arabia has halted construction on The Line, the over-hyped megacity that was supposed to slice through the sand like a mirrored sword, until 2030—LOL!—after multiple delays and downsizings. Anyone with two functioning eyes and three ounces of brain tissue could have predicted this spectacular crash. The concept blatantly defied basic physics and economics. It was a sci-fi fever dream doomed the second it left the rendering farm. Rendering ca. 2024. [Image: Neom] The Line began as a supe

Why Britain's Top Chefs Are DEMANDING the Government Cut This One TAX

Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be slashed to 10% to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.

Why This Bank Says the AI Boom Is NOTHING Like the Dot-Com BUBBLE

Bank of America strategists are negative on European equities as they weigh the boom-and-bust dynamics of the AI build-out

The Kickback Scheme That Just Cost This Claims Administrator Its ENTIRE Business Model

Amid criticism that claims administrators have secretly profited from class action payouts, Philadelphia-based Angeion agreed not to accept rebates from prepaid card issuers, banks or other vendors in a Kansas City data breach case.

The $750M Baby Registry That's Now Betting on TRUMP Accounts

When Babylist’s founder and CEO, Natalie Gordon, was growing up, she wasn’t always excited about opening her Christmas and birthday presents. Every year, members of her family—especially her grandmother—would contribute money to her college fund. Today, she’s grateful they did. “On a personal level, it was really meaningful. The experience shaped how I view long-term gifting,” Gordon says. Now, her baby registry company—which has built a $750-million-a-year business helping parents create and di

How Asian Groceries ESCAPED the 'Ethnic Aisle' Forever

As interest in Asian flavors rises, mainstream grocery stores are incorporating more Asian groceries to work toward being a one-stop shop for all consumers.

What Foot Locker's Results Just REVEALED About Dick's Strategy

Dick's Sporting Goods took a major bet on Foot Locker and there are signs that heavy investment is showing in sales and new concepts gaining traction with consumers.

Before You Accept That Promotion, Read THIS

“I wish I had slowed down to reflect more deeply on this opportunity before saying yes.” That’s what Tanya told me in a coaching session. Even though she had just been promoted, she was close to burnout. Tanya was only a few months into her director of client management role at the technology-focused consulting firm where she’d spent 15 years. She was overwhelmed and exhausted at a time when she expected to feel accomplished. While she said yes to that promotion, she wished she had slowed down t

The Sector With an AI Angle That's BREAKING Out While Chip Stocks Stumble

The transportation sector has benefited from hopes of a Iran peace deal, but also from the build out of data centers needed to power AI.

What Musk Just Said That Has SpaceX Investors TERRIFIED

In a post on X, Elon Musk offered details about SpaceX's deal with Anthropic that weren't included in the company's IPO prospectus.

We Gave Our Son the Business at a DISCOUNT — Now What?

“We did not seek or consider other offers. We engaged several professionals throughout the process.”

The Fed Warning That Could Change Your MORTGAGE Forever

Bowman said reacting to the inflation surge, driven primarily by energy prices and tariffs, has proven ineffective.

The Prediction Market Signal That Reveals Iran Deal TIMING

A Citadel strategist looked at prediction market changes during the Memorial Day long weekend to calculate market moves.

Why Dell Stock Just Had Its BEST Day in HISTORY

Dell reported its fastest pace of revenue growth since returning to the public market in 2018, with AI server revenue soaring 757% over last year.

Why the Era of CHEAP Oil May Be OVER

The Iran war could soon draw to a close. Oil prices, however, may not roll back with it.

The Social Security Question That Could Change Her RETIREMENT

“I calculated her break-even point to be around age 78.”

The Patagonia Controversy That's About Losing PERSPECTIVE

A trademark dispute between Pattie Gonia and Patagonia has become a wider conversation about trust, identity, allyship. I speak exclusively with Darren Styles OBE. Publisher of Attitude Magazine.

The Rare BUY Signal This Overvalued Market Just FLASHED

Market-timers ran for the exits at a near-unprecedented pace, giving contrarian-minded bulls an opportunity.

Why 401(k) Millionaires Are VANISHING Despite Record Savings

Fidelity’s first-quarter data shows 401(k) balances dipping — but it’s not all bad news.

Why Your Retirement Date Is Probably a FANTASY

Planning for the unexpected should be the most expected part of your retirement plan.

The War Cost Your Portfolio Can't AFFORD to Ignore

The Pentagon claims the conflict has cost $29 billion — but the true cost is much higher and it’s fueling inflation.

Why Gen Alpha's Money Lessons Depend on WHICH Parent Teaches Them

Gen Alpha kids raised by Gen X parents carry average savings balances that are 30% higher than their peers raised by millennials.

The Two NEW Student Loan Options Coming July 1

Starting July 1, millions of federal student loan holders will have two new ways to repay their debt. Here's what to know about the additional options.

Why Pet Supply Retailers Are in a BRUTAL Fight

Pet parents are trading down as costs rise, reshaping loyalty and creating new challenges for pet retailers and brands.

How Michael Dell Made $35 Billion in ONE Day

Analysts called Dell’s latest earnings “one of the most impressive quarters we’ve seen in our time covering hardware.”

Wall Street's SUDDEN Obsession With SpaceX Just Got COMPLICATED

Elon Musk and his bankers are working to create a self-fulfilling prophesy for SpaceX’s massive initial public offering: Make investors feel that the risks of passing up the stock outweigh those of buying into it.

Why Sky-High IPO Prices Are CRUSHING Ordinary Investors

When newly public companies have been valued as richly as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic seem likely to be, the outlook for ordinary investors has been poor.

The VEGETABLE That Just Became America's Affordability Symbol

Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs. Prices for those red orbs have soared more than any other food product over the past year to cement a spot as one of the consumer headaches du jour. “The tomato has become a symbol of something much deeper,” says Isaac Bernal Carbajo, a New York City chef who lamented life’s “simplest pleasures” falling victim to price increases. “Something as

Inside the SECRET Room Where War Gets a PRICE Tag

Many of the ships stranded in the Persian Gulf depend on coverage negotiated at Lloyd’s, the center of marine insurance for more than 300 years.

Disney's ABC Just Made a SURPRISING Move—FCC Chair Responds

Disney said it filed renewals for eight broadcast station licenses "under protest," after the FCC launched an early review years ahead of schedule.

Where Prediction Market Kalshi Is REALLY Headed Next

Kalshi said offshore perpetuals grew from $28 trillion in annual volume in 2023 to more than $90 trillion in 2025.

Why Traders Think Musk Will Become the World's First TRILLIONAIRE

With buzz about a record-shattering IPO for SpaceX, traders are confident Elon Musk will advance to trillionaire status before 2027.

The AI Shift That's Making ServiceNow Stock SOAR

ServiceNow shares are up 40% this month, leading an industrywide relief rally among enterprise software companies.

Southwest's New Seating Policy Will SHOCK Frequent Flyers

Southwest Airlines has yet again made changes to its onboard policies. This time, the discount airline has partially rolled back a controversial requirement it introduced earlier this year for plus-sized passengers, which required them to book an adjacent seat in advance if they could not fit between a single seat’s armrests. Here’s what you need to know. Southwest will no longer force plus-sized passengers to buy an extra seat Last year, Southwest Airlines announced a new controversial policy a

Oil's BIGGEST Tumble Since 2020—And What Comes Next

Global oil prices tumbled over 20% in May on hopes for the U.S.-Iran peace deal.

The S&P 500 Stocks SOARING on AI's Latest Wave

Even stocks in the beleaguered software industry have been on fire.

The DOUBLE STANDARD Trapping Older Workers

There is a scene in The Devil Wears Prada 2 where legendary fashion editor Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep, is walking alone through Milan’s fashion district. Her influence has been built on instinct and staying ahead of the culture. But in an industry increasingly shaped by social media, younger voices, and constant reinvention, she begins quietly questioning her own relevance. Arriving back at the hotel, she asks her husband, Stuart, when a person knows it’s time to step aside. “You’l

Paying $4K Rent—How Long Until I Can ESCAPE?

“You have to pay for movers, security deposits, and let’s not forget buying furniture for each apartment.”

Why Mercedes May Be BANNED From America

Mercedes-Benz's largest individual shareholder is BAIC, a Chinese state-owned automaker. Sources told CNBC that exemptions in the legislation would not apply.

How War Just Added $450 to Your ENERGY Bill

Higher energy costs can force consumers to raid their savings and lean more into debt to cover expenses.

Why Roth IRA Owners Need a SECOND Account Now

The Saver's Match program, which starts in 2027, is for lower- and moderate-income retirement savers — but Roth IRA owners may face a hurdle to get the money.

Why Universal Just Said NO to $64 BILLION

The board of Universal Music Group has rejected an unsolicited $64 billion takeover offer from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital, the company announced on Friday. The move comes a day after key shareholder Vincent Bollore urged UMG to reject the offer. The “Board of Directors has unanimously determined that the unsolicited and non-binding proposal it […]

The Dell Rally That's Making These Stocks EXPLODE

Dell’s blowout earnings report is highlighting how the AI buildout is also driving demand for old-school computing.

What Investors Should Do After AI Stocks Just EXPLODED

Also: A way to invest in SpaceX before its IPO and advice from the Moneyist.

Why Universal Music Just REJECTED Bill Ackman's $65 Billion Offer

The offer “fundamentally and materially undervalues” the company, UMG’s board said.

How Bari Weiss GUTTED the One Part of CBS News That Still WORKED

The firing of the iconic show's executive producer and correspondents raises questions about whether CBS will re-work one of the most successful news programs in history.

The Media Merger That California's AG Can't Ignore Anymore

With the DOJ expected to approve the $110 billion Hollywood megamerger, political concerns over turmoil at Paramount’s CBS may push Democratic AGs to act, experts say.

The Three Forces Keeping the Economy Alive During WARTIME

The U.S. economy may be more fragile than a raging bull market suggests.

The New HSA Limits That Could Change Your 2027 SAVINGS

The IRS has increased the health savings account limits for 2027. Here's what you need to know.

The Fox Executive Who Just Beat a BRIBERY Charge

More than six years after Hernan Lopez was indicted by federal prosecutors for allegedly participating in a scheme to bribe FIFA soccer officials, a court has dismissed the case. Lopez, former head of Fox International Channels, was convicted in the case in 2023 along with sports marketing firm Full Play Group. In September of that […]

Why Every Company Now Has a POLITICS Problem They Can't Ignore

For as long as I can remember, corporate executives have mostly treated politics as something that happened in Washington D.C., on cable news, or in the comments section of social media sites, but not in the boardroom. In 2026, that illusion is gone. Today, politics doesn’t sit at the edge of your business; it runs straight through it. Whether you are expanding to new markets, reshaping your workforce, rolling out AI tools, or making any business decision of consequence, your success is now dire

The CEO Mindset That Separates WINNING Real Estate Investors From Everyone Else

For many real estate investors, the journey starts with an opportunity: an inherited property, a smart purchase, a long-term bet on appreciation or cash flow. Then another opportunity follows. And before long, what began as a single investment becomes something more meaningful. I’ve seen this evolution up close. As the cofounder and CEO of a property management software company, I’ve worked with thousands of independent rental owners over the past decade. What stands out is how the role of a ren

Why Oil Just Had Its WORST Month Since the Pandemic

Oil prices fell Friday after President Trump said he would meet in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision about a deal with Iran.

What Americans Are HOARDING at Costco Right Now

With gas prices soaring, Americans looking to save at the pump are flocking to Costco in droves. In its latest quarterly earnings report, the budget-friendly retailer described a “record-breaking” volume of sales in its gas business. Costco operates its own pumps attached to its retail locations, which members who pay $65 annually can use to fill up.  Like the food and goods inside Costco warehouses, the company’s fuel prices aggressively undercut the competition – good business sense as custome

The Crypto Product the World Has — But America COULDN'T Touch Until Now

Kalshi and Coinbase have received permission from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to bring perpetual futures to U.S.-based investors.

The REAL Reason America's Oil Reserves Just Vanished

Stocks in the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve are near their lowest in more than 40 years — but it may not matter

The Leadership Skill Nobody Teaches—But EVERYONE Needs

As founder, chair, and CEO of the Exceptional Women Alliance, I am privileged to engage with extraordinary female leaders across industries. This month, I spoke with Britt Ide about one of the most overlooked—and essential—leadership skills: building bridges. An engineer, lawyer, and seasoned board director, Ide has spent her career navigating high-stakes negotiations, from major deals to complex disputes. Q: Explain “bridge building” in leadership Ide: Bridge building is the discipline of turni

Why Software Stocks Just Had Their Best Month in 23 YEARS

Snowflake and Okta both saw record stock pops this week as investors found favor in their AI software strategies.

SpaceX Just Got BILLIONS Before Going Public — Here's Why

SpaceX already generated one-fifth of its 2025 revenue from government contracts, the company revealed in its IPO filing.

The Mystery Man Who Almost STOLE Playboy's Lingerie Business

Prosecutors say Kevin Juin used money he raised to buy the company Honey Birdette to purchase luxury watches, jewelry, private-club memberships and OnlyFans subscriptions.

What Fly Fishing Taught Me About Building a BRAND

There is a moment on a trout river, when the light softens, the water goes still and everything you know about casting, currents, and choosing the right fly comes together in a single act of skill. When the line unrolls, the fly touches down, and a trout rises to meet it, the feeling is close to gratitude. You did the work. The river did the rest. I have spent 40 years helping technology companies build brands and almost as long trying to catch trout on a fly rod in Montana. I am better at one t

Dell's Results Just Set Up AI's Most CRITICAL Week

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Dell Technologies’ blockbuster quarter reignited enthusiasm around AI and data center stocks.

Oil's Biggest Monthly COLLAPSE Since the Pandemic Begins

Stock Market Today: Oil Heads for Biggest Monthly Drop Since 2020 — Live Updates  WSJ S&P 500 Jumps For Ninth Week, Longest Since 2023 With DELL Leading Nasdaq To Record Highs, While Positive US-Iran Ceasefire Bets Aid Dow — UMG, COIN, MNKD, ASTC, ASTS In Focus  Yahoo Finance Markets News, May 29, 2026: Indexes Close at Records as Dell Leads Tech Gains; S&P 500 Rises for 9th Straight Week  Investopedia Wall Street hits new closing highs on tech strength, Middle East deal hopes  Reuters Stocks ga

SBA Just NARROWED Its Crackdown — Here's Who's Safe Now

The agency had stopped approving loans to businesses with an investor who had previously backed any business that defaulted on an SBA loan. Now it's set up a waiver process.

Why ABC Just Accused the White House of THREATENING Its Existence

The TV network slammed the Federal Communications Commission, saying the regulator was targeting its station licenses in a campaign of “unconstitutional retaliation.”

Why the Democrat Everyone Expected to Run in 2028 Just Said NO

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Will Not Run for President in 2028  The New York Times Whitmer Rules Out a Run for President in 2028. Here’s What Other Potential Contenders Have Said  Time Magazine Top Democrat shuts down 2028 White House speculation: ‘I will not be one of them’  Fox News Michigan Gov. Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028. Then backtracks hours later  AP News Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028  Politico

The Secret Nonprofit That Paid E. Jean Carroll's Bills Now Under FEDERAL Investigation

DOJ probes Democratic-allied nonprofit that helped pay E. Jean Carroll’s legal bills  The Washington Post Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll  CNN US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll  BBC Live updates: DOJ opens criminal probe related to E. Jean Carroll’s case against Trump  NBC News These Are Some of the Trump Justice Dept.’s Targets  The New York Times

Why Democrats Are FURIOUS the Bidens Won't Disappear

Jill Biden’s new memoir is the latest of many pain points for Democrats who want to move on from 2024.

The Texas Democrat Being Attacked With INCEL Tactics

Claims about low testosterone and false accusations of veganism might play well to the online far right, but will they win an election?

The Texas Senate Race Where One Candidate Is COLLAPSING in the Polls

Betting odds briefly favored Texas state Rep. James Talarico over a week ago, after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

Why Michigan's Rising Star Just Slammed the Door on Her FUTURE

The Michigan governor made the remarks to a reporter on Thursday morning. Later, she sounded less definitive. Ms. Whitmer has been viewed as part of a field of possible Democratic candidates.

Supreme Court Just Changed Everything for This Death Row PRISONER

Supreme Court sides with Mississippi man on death row in racial bias case  The Washington Post Opinion | With Pitchford v. Cain, The Supreme Court Protected Jury Rights. Now It Must Go Further.  The New York Times Brett Kavanaugh and John Roberts Remain Strangely Clear-Eyed About One Kind of Racism  Slate Magazine Brett Kavanaugh just won a surprising victory for racial justice  vox.com The Supreme Court Just Got a Race-Based Ruling Right  Bloomberg.com

The Private Citizens Now Under Investigation for CROSSING Trump

Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.

The Trump Voting Order a Judge Just Refused to BLOCK

Judge Declines, for Now, to Block Mail-In Voting Changes Ordered by Trump  The New York Times A federal judge in D.C. declines to block Trump's executive order on voting by mail  NPR US judge allows Trump to implement mail-in voting executive order in loss for Dems  USA Today Democrats Lose Court Bid to Block Trump’s Mail-In Ballot Limits  Bloomberg.com What to Know About the Citizenship Lists Trump Wants to Create  The New York Times

The Private Citizens Now Facing FEDERAL Scrutiny for Criticizing Trump

The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political power or governmental authority.

Why Michigan's Governor Changed Her Mind About 2028 in HOURS

Michigan Gov. Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028 then backtracks hours later  AP News Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Will Not Run for President in 2028  The New York Times Michigan’s Whitmer walks back comment saying she won’t run for president in 2028  The Washington Post Who Will Run for President in 2028? What Potential Contenders Have Said  Time Magazine Gretchen Whitmer wavers on a run for president in 2028  Politico

Burnham's Explosive Attack on Blair and Labour's Welfare OVERHAUL

Several of Friday's papers cover the fallout from a report into young people not in employment, education or training.

Why Trump's Oman OUTBURST Just Put a Quiet Nation in the Spotlight

The Trump administration has threatened sanctions and military action against Oman, a longtime ally and close security partner.

The Message Trump Thought Would Work — But ISN'T

New results from The POLITICO Poll underscore the challenge facing the president and Republicans, who are eager to channel voters’ cost of living concerns into a winning midterm message.

What Pam Bondi Will Reveal About the Epstein FILES

Bondi was ousted from her role as attorney general in April. She will testify Friday in a closed-door hearing about the release of the Epstein files.

The BILLIONS It Will Take to Fix America's Voting Problem

America's voting systems are getting old. But unless Congress makes a massive financial commitment, a new report finds it could take decades before voting machines are widely replaced.

How the Nation's Cartoonists Saw This Week in POLITICS

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

The Impossible Number of Cases ONE Judge Is Handling Daily

Master calendar hearings are when immigrants in deportation proceedings first appear before a judge and are informed of their rights and the charges they may be facing.

Trump's Boat Strike Strategy Just Revealed a SHOCKING Failure

Despite the rising body count off the South American coast, researchers say cocaine is as easy to get in many parts of the United States as it was before the strikes began.

The Poll Result That Should TERRIFY Both Parties

Persistent frustration over the economy and foreign policy have left many Americans feeling politically homeless, and young voters are particularly frustrated.

What Trump's Stock Trades Just REVEALED About His Next Move

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

Judge's Ruling on Trump's Mail-In Voting Order That Changes EVERYTHING

Israel and Lebanon officials are set to meet today as U.S.-Iran peace talks continue. And, a federal judge declined to block Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting.

The Trump Phone's Website Still Claims Something That ISN'T True

Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. As the phone's supposed launch continues, we noticed its website may be violating FTC rules. When the Trump phone was first announced last June, it was proudly promised to be made in America. Trump Mobile quickly walked back that claim, and now promises only that the T1 is "assembled" in the US. Except… it didn't walk it back everywhere, with one webs

The Tax Plan That Made a BILLIONAIRE Call It 'Embarrassing'

“Don’t try to raise more taxes or spend more money, sit down and fix policy,” the JPMorgan Chase executive said.

The Trump DOJ Fund a Judge Just BLOCKED

What Pam Bondi Is Being Asked About the Epstein Files RIGHT NOW

Bondi’s closed-door testimony will not be under oath or recorded.

What Jill Biden Thought Was Happening During THAT Debate

The former first lady writes in her new book that she thought her husband might have been drugged or having a stroke.

The Judge Who Just Froze Trump's REVENGE Fund

A federal judge has ordered a temporary freeze on any payments coming from the Trump administration's "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

How Trump Just Made Tax HAVENS Easier to Use

U.S. companies skirted at least $40 billion in taxes since the beginning of 2025 thanks to schemes in places like Malta, Bermuda and Cyprus.

What Bondi Just Told Congress About the Epstein FILES

President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi in April after being displeased with her handling of DOJ files about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

What 67 Million Kids Are MISSING Out On

Nearly 6 million American children have been signed up for “Trump accounts,” but millions more are eligible — and they could be leaving free money on the table.

The Glass Ceiling California Still Can't BREAK

Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top elsewhere saw familiar roadblocks.

Trump's Iran Ultimatum: The FINAL Determination That Changes EVERYTHING

The ONLY Way Trump's Deportation Plan Actually WORKS

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 6: U.S. Border Patrol arrests search a neighborhood for an individual they were chasing on November 6, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. U.S. Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agents are in Chicago and surrounding suburbs during "Operation Midway Blitz" to enforce immigration laws. (Photo by Joshua Lott/The Washington Post via Getty Images)Washington Post) Border security czar Tom Homan keeps threatening to "flood" New York City with ICE

The Professional Class That's Falling DOWN and Voting DIFFERENTLY

The debate over whether Graham Platner is “working class” comes at a time when more and more people are at risk of falling into it.

Judge HALTS Trump's Controversial Fund After Prosecutor Takes Action

Judge halts Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund after Jan. 6 prosecutor sues  NBC News Federal judge halts work on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’  CNN Trump DOJ 'lawfare' fund temporarily blocked by judge as suit proceeds  CNBC Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund  AP News Trump's $1.7B weaponization fund temporarily blocked by federal judge  Axios

Badenoch's Blunt Message to Blair: Don't WASTE Your Time

The Tory leader sends an open letter to former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair following his critique of the government.

ICE Agent Charged in Minnesota Shooting ARRESTED in Texas

Christian Castro, who had been charged with assault in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, was taken into custody Friday morning.

Why Even the REAGAN Institute Doesn't Buy the 'Waste and Fraud' Claims

This may be the single most important issue facing U.S. democracy today.

The Universities Losing Funding After White House TARGETING

The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.

The ICE Agent Arrested for What He Did to a Venezuelan Man

Castro is accused of lying under oath about the shooting of Venezuelan immigrant Julio Sosa-Celis.

The Map That Just Changed EVERYTHING for Black Voters

A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.

What Sturgeon Now REGRETS About Her Husband's Role

The former first minister says she didn't think it was fair that Murrell - who embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP - should lose his job when she became SNP leader.

The Postal Service Plan That Could TRANSFORM Elections

USPS issued the proposal one day after a judge declined to block Trump’s mail-voting order, allowing implementation efforts to continue.

What Bondi WON'T Say About Trump in Epstein Files

Pam Bondi tells lawmakers ‘redaction errors’ were made in Epstein files release  NBC News Bondi shifts responsibility for Epstein files’ release to Todd Blanche, making him Democrats’ next target  Politico Former Attorney General Pam Bondi hails Trump admin's 'justice and transparency' on Epstein files  Fox News Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe  BBC Bondi doubles down on handling of Epstein files in testimony to Congress  NPR

Why the White House UFC Event Has Critics FURIOUS

As work crews put up a temporary arena on the White House grounds for an Ultimate Fighting Club event next month tied to America’s 250th anniversary, supporters and critics of the event are in agreement that its prime placement in front of an American icon is an unprecedented opportunity for a company.

What a Pregnant Woman ENDURED at DC Airport That a Judge Just Called UNACCEPTABLE

A judge has ordered that a pregnant woman and her young son from Ghana cannot spend another night at a DC-area airport where they have been detained for more than a week.

Gretchen Whitmer's Trump Strategy That Actually WORKED

Ms. Whitmer, the Michigan governor and one of the country’s most prominent Democrats, has been conciliatory with Mr. Trump. As she mulls the future, her party is split on that approach.

Why Trump Can't Put His NAME on This Iconic Building

The Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees in December voted to rename the institution the "Trump Kennedy Center," 10 months after Trump removed several trustees.

The Voting Law That Just Got STRUCK DOWN in New Hampshire

The judge said the 2024 law “constitutes an unjustifiable burden on the right to vote,” and that new voters should be able to prove their citizenship with a sworn affidavit.

Who's INVESTIGATING the Woman Who Sued Trump?

Andrew S. Boutros, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, is said to be overseeing the criminal investigation.

Why a Judge Just Ordered Trump's Name ERASED From a National Monument

The judge ruled the Kennedy Center can't be officially named for anyone else unless Congress approves it.

The Government Website That Just Admitted Arresting 700 CITIZENS

The website, which compares human beings to extraterrestrials, touts arrest numbers from the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown. But some of its details are really out there.

Why This Politician Just Walked Away From the MONEY

What Pam Bondi Just REVEALED Under Oath About Epstein

Bondi’s closed-door testimony is not under oath or being recorded.

What Trump Just DELAYED That's Making Oil Prices PLUNGE

A White House meeting Friday ended without a decision by the U.S. president.

The Postal Service Rule That Could TRANSFORM How America VOTES

Trump’s attack on mail-in voting is roping in the U.S. Postal Service. Under a new proposal introduced on Friday, the USPS would force states to hand over the names and addresses of residents who vote by mail. States would also be required to provide the agency with names and barcodes linked to mail-in ballots for federal elections.  The proposal is the latest development in President Trump’s crusade against mail-in voting, in which states proactively send out ballots to all eligible voters. Tru

The $10 BILLION Battle Between Trump and the IRS Just Got REOPENED

The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allies.

Why Trump's Name Is Being ERASED From America's Most Prestigious Arts Center

President Donald Trump took aim at the judge who halted his plans to renovate the Kennedy Center — and ordered Trump’s name taken off the building — saying the judge should “be ashamed of himself,” because the center is “structurally dangerous” and a threat to public safety. In the wake of the judge’s ruling, Trump […]

Why Trump's AG Just DODGED Questions About the Epstein Files

Her remarks, delivered during a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee, were a candid admission of her own powerlessness.

Why Texas Democrats Are Now COURTING Bush Republicans

On "Forbes Newsroom," Kendall Scudder, State Chair for the Texas Democratic Party, discussed the senate race between Texas AG Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico.

Why the DOJ Is Now Investigating the Billionaire Who Funded Trump's ACCUSER

Reid Hoffman says reported DOJ investigation into his nonprofit that funded E. Jean Carroll's case is 'retaliation'  Business Insider Reid Hoffman says E. Jean Carroll probe involving his nonprofit is meant to ‘silence’ Trump critics  CNN Who Is the Prosecutor Investigating E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits?  The New York Times Criminal probe of E. Jean Carroll creates major headache for Senate GOP  The Hill DOJ probe targets Reid Hoffman nonprofit tied to E. Jean Carroll case  Axios

Why a Judge Just STOPPED Trump From Touching the Kennedy Center

Judge blocks renaming, closure of Kennedy Center  PoliticoSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

The E. Jean Carroll Investigation That Has EVERYONE Confused

Prosecutors would face substantial hurdles in potentially pursuing charges against Ms. Carroll, who twice won cases against Donald Trump, or the billionaire who helped pay her lawyers.

The Immigration Rule Change That Just Surprised EVERYONE

But details remained scant after officials said last week that, with “extraordinary” exceptions, people seeking permanent residency must first leave the country.

Trump's South Carolina Pick Reveals His 2028 STRATEGY

Pamela Evette had been among the more vocal proponents of redrawing the state’s congressional map to help Republicans in the midterms.

How the Justice Department Is Being RESHAPED From Within

Plus, the Kennedy Center must remove Trump’s name. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Why War Crimes Suspects Weren't Prosecuted—Officials Feared for MORALE

This meant military police did not learn for years of allegations of extra-judicial killings.

Why Epstein Survivors Have ZERO Faith in UK Police Investigating Andrew

A lawyer representing survivors says his clients lack confidence in the treatment they would receive in the UK.

How Germany Is Prosecuting Its Own Palestine ACTIVISTS

The case has sparked a debate in Germany - a long-standing supporter of Israel - about how to deal with pro-Palestinian protesters.

The 60-Day Deal That Could Stop a War — If Trump AGREES

Live Updates: Tentative 60-day agreement reached on Iran, pending Trump's approval  CBS News Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Officials Say They Are Closing In on Arrangement to Reopen Strait of Hormuz  The New York Times U.S., Iran nearing deal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz  The Washington Post Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval  Reuters Vance says US, Iran still ‘going back and forth’ on ‘nuclear stuff’  The Hill

The Secret Deal That Could END Decades of U.S.-Iran Hostility

U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.

The Drone Strike That Just Hit a CIVILIAN Building Near Ukraine

Apartment building hit by drone in Romania's Galati close to Ukraine border, radio says  ReutersSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Netanyahu's NEW Gaza Strategy — 70% Control and What It MEANS

The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.

How the Bolsonaro Family Just Changed U.S. TERROR Policy

Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.

Why America Just Struck Iran AGAIN

U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military site, official says  CBS News May 27, 2026 - Trump says he won’t rush Iran deal  CNN Live updates: Iran and U.S. trade strikes, accuse each other of violating truce  NBC News U.S. conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'  NPR Iran Threatens to Renew Strikes Against U.S. Amid Push for Diplomatic Deal  nytimes.com

Russia Just Struck a NATO Member's TERRITORY

Russian drone strikes Romanian apartment building, Romania says  CBS News Two injured as drone hits Romanian apartment building close to Ukraine border  Reuters Drone hits apartment block in Romania during Russian attack on nearby Ukrainian port  CNN Ukraine war live: Russian drone strikes apartment building in Nato member Romania  The Independent Russian drone hits apartment building in Romania near Ukraine border  France 24

The Iran Deal That Could Change EVERYTHING Is Sitting Unsigned

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

Why a Russian Drone Just Hit a NATO COUNTRY

The drone hit a residential building, injuring two people and causing a fire, officials said.

What Aid Cuts Mean for the Ebola Fight in CONGO

In today’s newsletter: As the virus spreads across borders, health workers warn that weakened global support is making a prolonged crisis more likely Ebola is spreading rapidly in parts of east Africa. The deadly disease, which kills around half of those it infects, is suspected to have claimed the lives of at least 240 people since the outbreak began in Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo earlier this month. Public health officials are scrambling to contain the virus in one

Why a Russian Drone Just Hit a CIVILIAN Building in NATO Territory

NATO condemned “Russia’s recklessness” and confirmed that it was in touch with the Romanian authorities.

The War That's Accidentally BOOSTING Asia-Pacific Tourism

Trips to smaller "secondary cities" in Asia-Pacific are getting an added boost this summer, as the Iran war is spurring travelers to plan trips closer to home.

The Nuclear Deal That Could Change EVERYTHING in the Middle East

US officials earlier told the BBC that the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed, pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leadership.

Why the World's Top Health Official Just Rushed to THIS Country

The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to witness efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus.

The Suicide Kit Supplier Who Will NEVER Face British Justice

Kenneth Law expected to admit to sending products internationally in knowledge they would probably be used to end lives Bereaved families whose loved ones were the victims of an online supplier of suicide kits say they feel insulted by a decision not to prosecute him in the UK. Kenneth Law was due to appear in court on Friday in Ontario, Canada, accused of selling 1,200 suicide packages across 40 countries, including the UK. Continue reading...

Stranded in the World's Most DANGEROUS Waterway

We hear from two of the thousands of seafarers who became stuck in the middle of the war.

The Invisible People Who Don't EXIST in Any Government's Records

Colombian-American photographer and filmmaker Juan Arredondo turns his lens on the people of the world who do not have birth and death certificates — and how these vital records are created.

The School Fire That Turned Into a MANHUNT

Kenyan police have arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school

Canadian Man Who Sold Lethal Chemical Will Not Face UK TRIAL

The substance said to have been sold by Kenneth Law is linked to the deaths of 73 British people.

The Deal That Could REOPEN the World's Most Critical Waterway

Live Updates: Vance says U.S. and Iran close but "not there yet" on initial deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz  CBS News Politics  The Economist Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East  The Jerusalem Post Vance says it's too early to know 'when or if' deal would be reached; Iran claims to fire at ships in Hormuz | LIVE BLOG  i24NEWS U.S. and Iran "not there yet" on a deal but "very close," Vance says  Yahoo

Why the U.S. Just Declared Brazil's Biggest Gangs TERRORISTS

Announcement by Marco Rubio is being widely seen as setback for Brazil’s president, and a boost for his far-right challenger The United States has designated Brazil’s two largest criminal gangs, the First Capital Command (PCC) and the Red Command, as foreign terrorist organisations. The announcement, made by Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, on Thursday, is being widely seen in Brazil as a setback for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president who had strongly opposed the designation – and a bo

The DRONE Strike That Just Brought NATO to the BRINK

A Russian drone hit a Romanian residential apartment building overnight in the eastern town of Galati close to Romania's border with Ukraine, injuring two people.

Why Asia's Defense Summit Is Questioning America's COMMITMENT

The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia's war on Ukraine.

Why Kenya Just REJECTED Trump's Ebola Quarantine PLAN

There have been more than 250 suspected deaths since the start of the Ebola outbreak.

Why Kenya Just Blocked America's Ebola QUARANTINE Plan

A court in Kenya blocks U.S. plan to quarantine Ebola patients  The Washington Post Court in Kenya Suspends Plans for U.S. Ebola Quarantine Unit  The New York Times Trump admin defends Ebola response  Politico Americans who get Ebola will go to Europe for treatment, not U.S., officials say  NBC News Kenya court halts opening of US Ebola quarantine facility in the country  BBC

RESCUE Underway: Men Trapped in Flooded Cave Face RACE Against Time

Man is ‘safe and sound’ after perilous operation, leaving four inside a small chamber and two still to be located The first of seven men who have been trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for more than a week has been brought to safety by divers, in a perilous rescue mission that has required teams to crawl through narrow, deluged tunnels, navigating sharp rocks and collapse hazards. Four men remain inside a chamber about 300 metres (980ft) from the cave entrance, where they were found crouched and

Greek National Charged With Helping IRAN SPIES—What We Know

The Metropolitan Police said the allegations relate to the targeting of a UK-based journalist working for Iran International.

He Sent 'Suicide PACKETS' to Hundreds Worldwide—Now He's Confessed

Canadian man admits sending ‘suicide packets’ to hundreds of people around world  The Guardian Canadian man who allegedly sold lethal chemical will not be tried in UK  BBC Former chef pleads guilty to selling lethal substances to 14 people who died by suicide  CBS News Canadian man allegedly linked to over 100 British deaths will not face justice in UK  The Independent ‘It was too easy’: families ask how Kenneth Law enabled so many suicides  The Guardian

The FINAL Decision Trump Is About to Make on IRAN

The US president says he is meeting his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

The Desperate Race to Save Those Still TRAPPED Underground in Laos

As divers continue their search for the people trapped inside a Laos cave for 10 days, rescue crews began their operation Friday to get the five other trapped victims.

The Man Who Sent SUICIDE Packets to Hundreds Worldwide

Kenneth Law, who sold lethal chemicals online with instructions on how to use them, admits counselling or aiding suicide ‘It was too easy’: families ask how Kenneth Law enabled so many suicides A Canadian man who mailed “suicide packets” of poison to more than 100 people in dozens of countries – including Canada, the UK, the US, Italy, Australia and New Zealand – has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of assisting suicide. Kenneth Law appeared in a packed courtroom in Newmarket, Ontario, on Friday t

Why Critics Are Calling Mexico's Election Law ALARMING

Opposition says bill to prevent ‘foreign influence’ in elections gives ruling party carte blanche to annul will of voters Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Amid fierce criticism from opposition groups, Mexico’s senate has passed ‌a constitutional amendment to include “foreign interference” as grounds to annul election results in the country. The bill, which was presented by the country’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, defines foreign interference as “illicit financing, propagan

What Israel Is Doing While 'Peace Talks' Continue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon’s Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet for U.S.-brokered talks.

What Rescuers Found in a Flooded Cave Will SHOCK You

The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers after nine days stranded in the cavern

Israel Just Landed on a UN Blacklist It's NEVER Been On Before

Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.

Why the EU Just Unlocked €16.4 Billion for Hungary's NEW Leader

The deal is a significant boost for Hungary's leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.

The Cave Rescue That Has the World WATCHING

Map: A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue  CNN Live updates: Survivor rescued from flooded Laos cave but remaining group faces another night underground  CNN Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing  Yahoo Divers rescue trapped villager from Laos cave  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos One of Five Gold Miners Is Rescued From Laos Cave After More Than a Week  The New York Times

The Court Order That Just BLOCKED Trump From Dumping Ebola Patients Overseas

The US has previously built specialized facilities just for this purpose.

How Giving Iran One Strait Could Hand Russia the ARCTIC

Giving Iran sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz would embolden Russia to seize the Arctic Northern Sea Route—threatening US security and global freedom of navigation.

Russia's Chilling WARNING About What's Coming to Europe

Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode  Reuters Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block  BBC Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO’s Article 4. What Would That Do?  The New York Times NATO states slam Russia after drone crashes in Romania  Al Jazeera Putin adviser warns EU after drone hits Romania: ‘The peaceful sleep is over’  The Hill

The Temperature Record Portugal Just SHATTERED in May

French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.

The Weather Phenomenon That's Rewriting Climate RECORDS

The heatwave that has gripped much of England and Wales this week brought with it record May temperatures. But it has also been exceptional for how quickly it developed as Simon King explains.

Scientists Just REVERSED What Doctors Called Permanent Nerve Damage

Cambridge researchers created miniature brain-and-spinal-cord systems in the lab that can send signals and even trigger tiny muscle contractions. They discovered that human neurons gradually lose their ability to regrow after damage during development — but that ability can potentially be switched back on. The team identified a gene network controlling this process and found that an existing hormone drug dramatically boosted nerve fiber regrowth.

NASA's Plan to Build What No Human Has Ever LIVED In

Moon Base Alpha is real. The success of Artemis II’s lunar loop in April has energized plans for a permanent lunar foothold in the next decade. Once the purview of science fiction, an actual Moon Base will occupy hundreds of square miles and house future Artemis crews during long-duration stays that will fuel a lunar economy, assert America’s dominance in space, and possibly serve as a springboard to Mars. “The Moon Base will be America’s and humanity’s first outpost on another celestial world,”

How 250 Years of History Now Fits in Something SMALLER Than a Coin

To save on space, the Library of Congress is packing what would otherwise be pages and pages worth of documents and other media from U.S. history into a single vial for the nation’s time capsule marking 250 years since the founding. The method that makes it possible is synthetic DNA. The storage technique uses artificial DNA molecules like a hard drive by converting data sequenced in 0s and 1s, the binary language of computers, into As (adenine), Cs (cytosine), Gs (guanine), and Ts (thymine), th

The Rocket Explosion That Could GROUND NASA's Moon Dreams INDEFINITELY

Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

Unlocking Lithium and Controlling Ebola — What You MISSED Today

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How a new extraction process could unlock the world’s lithium A new method for extracting lithium could cut costs and emissions from one of the world’s most important materials for EVs…

The Traffic Jam Inside Your Brain That Causes ALZHEIMER'S

Scientists at Stanford may have uncovered a hidden reason our brains decline with age. Studying the ultra-short-lived turquoise killifish, researchers discovered that the cellular machinery responsible for building proteins begins to jam and malfunction over time. Tiny structures called ribosomes start colliding and stalling while reading genetic instructions, triggering a chain reaction that leads to faulty proteins and harmful clumps linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s.

The Saturn Mystery That Stumped Scientists for DECADES Just Got Solved

A decades-old mystery about Saturn has finally been solved thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. Scientists discovered that Saturn’s changing “rotation rate” was never caused by the planet speeding up or slowing down, but by powerful winds high in its atmosphere. Webb’s unprecedented observations revealed that Saturn’s northern lights actively heat the atmosphere, creating winds that generate electrical currents, which then power the aurora all over again in a self-sustaining cycle.

How the Wine Industry Is Surviving Climate CATASTROPHE

Anthropogenic, or human-caused, climate change is causing the wine industry to change course.

The Rocket Explosion That Just Put America's Moon Plans in JEOPARDY

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After the EXPLOSION: What Blue Origin Must Do to SURVIVE

Jeff Bezos was gaining ground on Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink. Thursday’s rocket explosion on a launchpad creates a major setback.

The Weight Loss Drug That Just Made Surgery OBSOLETE

A new experimental weight loss drug from Eli Lilly shows dramatic results that rival current GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery. Image Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images Eli Lilly recently announced phase 3 trial results for a promising new weight loss drug retatrutide.  The dramatic results from the TRIUMPH-1 trial represent the greatest weight loss observed in a medication trial, rivaling current GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery. Retatrutide is a triple hormone receptor agonist that activate

Why Emergency Rooms Are Seeing More Tick Victims Than EVER Before

CDC data show that more people are seeking emergency room treatment for tick bites, which can lead to Lyme disease. Image Credit: Iryna Shepetko/Stocksy Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that a rise in tick bites is causing higher-than-usual emergency room (ER) visits.  Tick bites can lead to Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can be difficult to diagnose and treat.  Climate change may be partially responsible for the higher tick populations in many r

The Screening Alternative That Could Replace Your Next COLONOSCOPY

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The Summer Fruit That Could Save Your HEART

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The Farmer Treated for Lyme Disease for YEARS—Until Doctors Discovered the Truth

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 Life Stage When Women Can PREVENT Heart Disease Forever

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 Sleep Duration That Could REVERSE Your Biological 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

What Scientists Just Discovered About Antidepressants During PREGNANCY

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 ICU Where Patients Can Finally See the SKY

The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

The Ebola Outbreak Everyone Stopped TALKING About

Infection from the Ebola virus can lead to devastating outcomes and requires timely management.

What Menopause Does to Your Weight and How PLANTS Fix It

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 Brain Trick That Makes GLP-1 Drugs Turn Off Your APPETITE

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 Ebola Outbreak WHO's Chief Says CAN Be Stopped

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus heads for Ituri province where epidemic is centred and calls for halt to fighting that hampers medical relief efforts The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can be stopped, the World Health Organization (WHO) head, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said as he arrived in Kinsasha. Tedros landed in the DRC on Thursday evening and was due on Friday to travel to Ituri province in the north-east, where the epidemic is centred. Continue reading...

What Ozempic Is Secretly Doing to Your BRAIN Pain

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 Minimum Exercise That Actually Protects Your HEART Revealed

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

The Pharmacy Revolution Coming to England This FALL

The £340m deal will see five common conditions added to the list of things pharmacists can prescribe medication for from this autumn.

Why America's Largest Insurer Just Changed Its Rules for KIDS

UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer, is “removing two-thirds of authorization requirements” for health plan members under age 18 by the end of the year.

Why This DEADLY Outbreak Is Spiraling Out of Control

The alert was raised on May 5. Four health-care workers in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo had died from an unknown illness within four days. Rapid response teams were sent to investigate, and tests at a research center in Kinshasa revealed the culprit: the Bundibugyo virus, one of the viruses…

80% of Sunscreens FAIL Safety Tests — Is Yours One of Them?

The EWG reports that only 20% of sunscreens meet safety standards. Image Credit: Ani Dimi/Stocksy Only about 20% of sunscreens meet leading safety and efficacy standards, according to a recent report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG).  Mineral sunscreens are generally considered safer, but the best sunscreen is one you use consistently and reapply regularly. Broad-spectrum SPF 30 to 50, proper application, and regular reapplication are the keys to effective sun protection. Sunscreen

The DISTURBING Deal Hantavirus Patients Must Accept to Leave QUARANTINE

Several patients are being treated for a deadly and rare strain of hantavirus after they were sickened on a cruise ship.

What Would You Let Doctors Put INSIDE You?

The Enhanced Games last weekend featured athletes who took performance-enhancing drugs. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. At this time last week, I was getting ready to ask people what drugs they were on. I was waiting in a conference room at the Hilton Resorts World Las Vegas. In my hands was a sheet detailing the

The Hidden Danger When Edibles and Alcohol COLLIDE Behind the Wheel

Using cannabis edibles and alcohol together may make drivers far more impaired than either substance alone, according to new research from Johns Hopkins. Even more concerning, common field sobriety tests often failed to detect the cannabis-related impairment.

What GLP-1 Drugs Are Doing to Your Blood Pressure That NOBODY 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

Why Ebola Clinics Are Under ATTACK From the People They're Saving

In echoes of past outbreaks, community members are attacking clinics, distrusting doctors and following burial traditions that could lead to more cases of Ebola.

What the Texas Measles Outbreak Reveals About This DEADLY Virus

About 1 in 5 cases were hospitalized and most of those developed complications.

Adult Smoking Just Hit an All-Time LOW — But There's a Catch

The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year

The Silent Killer That Just Took a NASCAR LEGEND

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch recently died from sepsis, a deadly condition that may begin with “silent symptoms.” Image credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died on May 21, 2026, from a severe case of pneumonia that progressed to sepsis.  Sepsis is the body’s extreme and potentially life threatening response to an infection.  Sepsis is both common and unpredictable, meaning it can be easily missed.  Knowing the “silent signs” of sepsis can lead to earlier intervention that

The Documentary Capturing America's Road to the World CUP

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Rand Getlin, director-executive producer of the HBO documentary “U.S. Against the World: Four Years With the Men’s National Soccer Team,” discusses the road to the World Cup and the rising popularity of men’s and women’s soccer in America. Getlin spent more than four years documenting the road to the […]

When and Where to Watch Football's BIGGEST Match

The start time, TV channel, and streaming information for the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.

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Kentucky has always been a leader in Thoroughbred racing as a breeding state but a commitment to the sport has placed the Commonwealth as the leader in the game.

The Prize Money That Made This Golfer RICH Overnight

Charles Schwab Challenge purse and prize payout as the best on the PGA Tour head to Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

How the NBA Just Changed the RULES on Losing on Purpose

The NBA’s new 3-2-1 draft lottery reduces the value of finishing at the bottom, shifts No. 1 pick odds and changes tanking incentives.

The Soccer Teams Worth MORE Than Some Countries

See Forbes’ 2026 list of the world’s most valuable soccer teams, led by two Spanish rivals and featuring 11 clubs from England’s Premier League in the ranking’s top 30.

MLB Best Home Run Bets For May 29, 2026—Bleday And Rice

Find out which two left-handed sluggers in homer-friendly ballparks and decent matchups have the most enticing home run bets on tonight’s MLB slate.

How the NBA's Most DOMINANT Player Uses Failure as Fuel

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama forced a Game 7 with a dominant Game 6 win over the Thunder

Why Aaron Rodgers' Estranged Parents Just Sold Their HOME

NFL star Aaron Rodgers’ parents have scored a major real estate win after offloading their longtime California home for $1.68 million just a few weeks after listing the property.

Where to Eat During the 2026 French OPEN

In Paris for The French Open? Here's where to eat and drink near the Roland Garros stadium for memorable meals between tennis matches.

The World Cup Roster Decision That Has Soccer Fans QUESTIONING Everything

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Why This Giants Star Just Fired His Agent After THAT Trade Report

The San Francisco Giants slugger has more than $225 million remaining on a blockbuster contract signed with the Boston Red Sox.

The Hidden Prospects Who Could SAVE Your Fantasy Season

Travis Bazzana and Ryan Waldschmidt are among the best options to consider on the fantasy baseball waiver wire for Week 11.

The French Open Upsets NO ONE Saw Coming

Jannik Sinner, Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina, Ben Shelton and Daniil Medvedev among biggest upsets at the 2026 French Open.

The Two Countries DOMINATING World Cup Ticket Demand

The average purchase price across the U.S. men's national team's three Group Stage matches in the World Cup is $1,453, per data provided by ticketing platform SeatGeek.

Champions League Final STILL Not Free to Air Despite Pressure

Fans will need a subscription to watch the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG after TNT Sports decides against making the match free to air.

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What Nadal's Filmmakers Discovered They NEVER Expected

After winning 22 Grand Slam titles, Rafael Nadal retired from tennis in 2024. By the age of 38, he had rightfully earned the nickname “King of Clay,” having won 14 of those titles at the French Open. Filmmaker Zachary Heinzerling’s (“Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence”) new four-part docuseries “Rafa” premieres on Netflix […]

How NBA's New Rules Are SHORTENING Championship Windows

As intended, the CBA's luxury tax penalties have increased parity, and made it tougher for NBA teams to have lengthy title contention windows.

Why Joe Rogan Is ALARMED About Trump's White House UFC Fight

Joe Rogan has repeatedly criticized the White House UFC event, raising concerns weather conditions and heat could interfere with the fights.

The Teenage Sensation Who Just STUNNED Djokovic at the French Open

Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.

Why Ukraine Wants You to IGNORE Russia's Olympic Return

After Ukrainian gymnasts protested the Russian and Belarusian anthems at this week’s European Championships, the Ukrainian federation has issued a call for global action.

The Olympic Skateboarding Event That Just Changed EVERYTHING

The road to LA28 officially begins in June, with World Skateboarding Tour’s Rome World Cup 2026 serving as the sport’s first qualifying event ahead of the Games.

The College Golf Championship That Could Crown a LEGEND

The NCAA Men's Golf Championship returns to Omni La Costa, where 30 of the nation's top teams will face fast greens, thick rough and a demanding North Course in pursuit of a national title.

The Shocking Moments That Just Changed WWE FOREVER

WWE SmackDown results, winners and spoilers from the Olympic Arena in Barcelona, Spain.

McGregor's COMEBACK Fight Just Got 12 New Battles Added

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The Fired '60 Minutes' Reporter Who Now Fears for the Show's SURVIVAL

Cecilia Vega, one of the “60 Minutes” correspondents ousted in Thursday’s reorganization of the CBS News magazine, says she’s worried about the future of the program and where it may be headed under the management installed by parent company Paramount Skydance. “I have the utmost respect and admiration for my colleagues at ’60 Minutes’ and the stories […]

How Cancer Gave This Reality Star a Strength She Never KNEW Existed

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How 'The White Lotus' Just Recreated Cannes' Most DRAMATIC Night

After wrapping its Saint-Tropez leg at the posh Chateau de la Messardiere, the production of Mike White’s hit anthology series “The White Lotus” Season 4 has moved to Cannes, where it has taken over the Palais des Festivals for what appears to be some of the season’s most pivotal scenes. The production has been shooting […]

The 'Deli Boys' Season That Features Cocaine, Ping Pong, and VIRAL Mugshots

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Deli Boys” Season 2, which premiered May 28 on Hulu with all six episodes. Hulu’s crime comedy “Deli Boys” ramps things up in its second season, as Mir (Asif Ali) and Raj Dar (Saagar Shaikh) try to run their late father’s cocaine empire with the help of Lucky […]

The Late-Night Deal That Will Make CBS $15 Million RICHER

How to make big, well, some bucks in late night? According to CBS, the trick is to cancel your traditional show and lease the time to someone else. The Paramount Skydance broadcast outlet, which has been grilled for weeks over its decision to oust Stephen Colbert and cancel its long-running “Late Show,” says the move […]

Why The Commodores Just ABANDONED Trump's State Fair

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Fourth Star ABANDONS Trump Concert as Backlash Reaches Fever Pitch

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'Half Man' Creator Explains the Finale Twist Nobody Saw COMING

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for the series finale of the HBO/BBC drama “Half Man,” now streaming on HBO Max. For the past six weeks, Richard Gadd’s sophomore drama, “Half Man,” kept viewers on tenterhooks as they waited to find out what actually went down between his character Ruben and Jamie Bell’s Niall in […]

What the 'Hacks' Finale Got RIGHT That Season 5 Missed

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the series finale of “Hacks,” now streaming on HBO Max. In the closing minutes of “Hacks,” Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) do what they conspicuously have not for most of the streaming comedy’s fifth and final season: workshop some jokes.  The push and pull […]

The Documentary That Just Dominated the EMMY Awards

“Prime Minister,” the HBO original documentary about popular New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern, was named best documentary at Thursday’s Documentary Emmy Awards. The doc, directed by Michelle Walshe and Lindsay Utz, had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award for World Cinema Documentary. Magnolia Pictures, HBO Documentary […]

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Ritual, a new independent zine celebrating movie theater culture, has launched at select Los Angeles theaters. Launched by Greg Longstreet, whose L.A.-based public relations firm Empirical is focused on directors, the print publication was, per a press release, “Created as both a celebration of movies and a brief break from endless scrolling, Ritual is devoted […]

Why John Travolta Now Owns a DOZEN Berets

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Netflix Just Killed This Show After One Season — Here's WHY

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Amazon MGM’s “Project Hail Mary” marketing swept the Golden Trailer Awards Thursday with five wins. The film’s trailer titled “Chance” from Wild Card Creative Group won Best in Show prize at the event at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. “Project Hail Mary” also took awards for Best Drama, Best Fantasy/Adventure, Best Music and Best […]

The Rare Lorca Footage That's Been Hidden for DECADES

Sideral Cinema has acquired international sales and Spanish distribution rights to “Lorca: The Broken Voice” (“La voz quebrada”), Manuel Menchón Romero’s feature documentary exploring a little-known chapter in the life of Federico García Lorca. Written and directed by Menchón, the feature documentary is produced by Argentina’s K&S Films and Spain’s Pantalla Partida Producciones and Imagine! […]

Rio's $45 MILLION Gamble on Its Creative Future

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Rio Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere announced a 225 million real ($45 million) investment package through 2028 that includes public policies, grant programs and initiatives aimed at strengthening the local cultural sector and film and TV industries. Cavaliere made the announcement during Rio2C, the largest creativity gathering in Latin America, in the […]

Why Netflix's Hunt for the Next KARDASHIANS Just Failed Spectacularly

The Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas — tucked into the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains on the San Fernando Valley’s far western edge — is, in many ways, ground zero for reality TV as we know it. This is the home of the Kardashians, the genre’s first family, whose rise to fame familiarized the world […]

Ali Fazal's EXPLOSIVE New Thriller Lands Prime Video Release DATE

Prime Video has set June 12 as the global premiere date for “Raakh,” the Hindi-language investigative thriller starring Ali Fazal (“Mirzapur”), Sonali Bendre (“The Broken News”), and Aamir Bashir (“Tiger 3”). The series centers on an investigating officer hunting for two teenagers who have disappeared, an event that has fractured their family and put an […]

Why Country Stars Are FLEEING Trump's State Fair

Only five of the original nine acts scheduled to perform during the 'Great American State Fair” still remain in the event's lineup.

The Horror Hit Getting a Spinoff That Debuts on NAVER

Naver Webtoon will debut “Maengjong,” a prequel spin-off expanding the supernatural world of Korean occult blockbuster “Exhuma,” on May 30. The vertical-scroll series comes from Haemuri, the artist behind “Olgami,” known for its densely layered psychological portraiture, and is set before the events of the 2024 film. Its story centers on the high school years […]

The Microdrama Hit That Just Got a SEQUEL Launch

“She Means Justice 2: Breakout,” a prison break microdrama sequel, has launched on FlareFlow and Hollywood-backed GammaTime, positioning the title among the earliest franchise follow-ups to an original Western vertical drama property. The new installment continues within a shared universe built on “She Means Justice,” whose debut run on FlareFlow amassed more than 180 million […]

Korea's New Deal Could Change When You See MOVIES Forever

South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) have launched a public-private consultative body to negotiate a voluntary theatrical holdback agreement, aiming to finalize terms by August without waiting for pending legislation. The committee – formally titled the Public-Private Consultative Body for Improving Korean Film Distribution Structure – held […]

Why Streamers Are HUMILIATING OnlyFans Creators for Views

Sex workers appear on the livestreams of famous manosphere influencers to boost their followings—but often end up being degraded.

Why Zombie Mob Mentality Makes for GRISLY Entertainment

With the global craving for Korean genre entertainments showing no sign of abating, it can’t be easy to be a filmmaker tasked with feeding the beast with ever bigger, better, bonecrunching-er novelties. And that must go double for a director like Yeon Sang-ho who, with 2016’s “Train to Busan,” previously gnawed into the throat of […]

Acclaimed Director Takes On Calvino's IMPOSSIBLE Classic

Italian auteur Alice Rohrwacher, known for her magical realist works “The Wonders,” “Happy as Lazzaro” and “La Chimera” —  all of which competed at Cannes Film Festival — is set to direct a feature film adaptation of Italo Calvino’s coming-of-age fable “The Baron in the Trees.” One of the most celebrated books in 20th century […]

Why Five Major Acts Just ABANDONED This Trump-Backed Concert

As Kris Kristofferson might have put it, “Freedom 250” is just another word for a festival with very few acts left to lose. As of Friday morning, five out of nine artists announced roughly 48 hours earlier for the “Freedom 250” concerts on the National Lawn in Washington, D.C. have officially declared their intentions to […]

How A24 Recreated the Internet's Most TERRIFYING Space

There’s a place that you’ve never actually set foot in, but your subconscious recognizes it. It’s a maze of hallways full of yellowed wallpaper, dingy cream carpet, and fluorescent lights—an amalgamation of all the in-between, liminal spaces that you’ve ever briefly occupied. Just looking at an image of it triggers a sense of déjà vu for some forgotten childhood doctor’s office, playdate, or store. This is the Backrooms, and it’s the playground where A24’s new surreal horror film takes place. Th

The Festival Winners That Just Redefined EUROPEAN Cinema

“Mallorca Things to Do,” a tourist-crisis comedy from local outfit Bastera Films, led the winners at the 10th edition of Conecta Magaluf-Mallorca, taking the RTVE Play Award and one of three Acorde Awards at the Europe-Americas TV industry forum. The ceremony, held Wednesday May 27 at the Casal de Peguera auditorium, also saw “Nua” (“Naked”) […]

The Weather Forecasters Who Held D-Day's FATE in Their Hands

The new movie, based on writer and actor David Haig's 2014 play, dramatizes the tensions between military leaders and meteorologists in the lead up to the Allied invasion of Normandy.

The 'Game of Thrones' Story Too DARK for TV Finally Gets Its Stage DEBUT

The Royal Shakespeare Company has unveiled a 36-strong cast for the play “Game of Thrones: The Mad King,” with Michael Shaeffer in the title role of King Aerys II Targaryen. The world premiere of the new play, adapted by Duncan Macmillan from George R. R. Martin’s novels, opens at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon […]

The Chinese Comedy About DEATH That's Somehow Heading to UK Theaters

Trinity CineAsia has acquired U.K. distribution rights to “Being Towards Death,” the latest feature from “Detective Chinatown” franchise director Chen Sicheng and one of mainland China’s first palliative comedies, with the film set to open at selected Odeon venues on June 5. Rights were obtained from Blossoms Entertainment. The film screened in main competition at […]

Why Michelle Obama, the Russo Brothers, AND Virginia Woolf Are All at SXSW London

SXSW London kicks off with near perfect timing: Just weeks earlier, the U.K.’s AI sector reported record investment numbers, underscoring London’s status as the AI capital of Europe. “AI as the New Power Structure” is, aptly, a central theme of the second edition of the Austin spinoff. In fact, a big reason SXSW made the […]

Why Choreographers Are Suddenly MORE Powerful Than DJs

The choreographer behind the PinkPantheress song Girl Like Me says the first move is usually the best.

The Calculated Strategy Behind Ariana Grande's Latest ROLLOUT

Breaking down the rollout for "hate that i made you love me," the lead single off Ariana Grande's forthcoming eighth studio album Petal.

Mads Mikkelsen Cast WAY Against Type in Eccentric Danish Crime Comedy

Though he’s a prolific screenwriter with a number of popular arthouse titles to his name (“After the Wedding,” “In a Better World,” “The Promised Land”), the directorial efforts of one Anders Thomas Jensen (including “Riders of Justice” and “Men and Chicken”) are rarer birds in all senses of the term — usually fusing antic comedy […]

Queen Just Joined an EXCLUSIVE Chart Club With Eminem and Metallica

Queen's Greatest Hits becomes the twelfth album in U.S. history to spend 700 weeks — or more — on the Billboard 200, and the band joins some of the biggest artists ever.

The 'For All Mankind' Spinoff That's REWRITING History Again

In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to land on the moon. In Apple TV’s alternative-history sci-fiction drama “For All Mankind,” which premiered in 2019, creators Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi illustrate what might have happened if the Soviet Union had actually beaten the United States to the moon. The long-running […]

The Chilean Sausage Comedy That's Taking Latin America by STORM

Global film distributor, streamer and production company Mubi has snagged Latin American streaming rights to Chilean sausage docu-comedy “Denominación de Origen,” a 2025 box office phenomenon in Chile, which it plans to stream in the region later this year. The sophomore feature of director Tomás Alzamora (“Little White Lie”) lured more than 100,000 admissions in […]

Why YouTube's BACKROOMS Are Terrifying a New Generation

Though YouTube has always been a place where up-and-coming artists could be discovered and make it big, in recent years the platform has become a launching pad for some of Hollywood's most exciting new horror directors. The filmmakers behind films like Talk to Me, Iron Lung, and Obsession all started off as content creators posting their independently created projects online. And if it weren't for their fandom-fueled internet fame, studios might not have given them a chance to step up to the big

Spotify Just Predicted Your Summer SOUNDTRACK Before You Knew It

Spotify has rolled out its 2026 Songs of Summer predictions, listing 30 songs from artists including Zara Larsson, Drake and Ella Langley that its editorial team has named as contenders. Among the tracks selected include Drake’s “Janice STFU,” Larsson’s “Midnight Sun,” Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” and Kacey Musgraves’ “Mexico Honey.” The Spotify editors categorized the songs […]

The K-Pop Group That Just BLOCKED Michael Jackson's Historic Comeback

Michael Jackson misses out on hitting No. 1 for the first time on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. as "Billie Jean" climbs to No. 2, stopped from ruling by BTS.

The Film That Just DETHRONED 'The Mandalorian' at the Box Office

Obsession, the $1 million horror movie, is now beating The Mandalorian and Grogu, the $165 million Star wars movie.

The 'Blacklist' Denial That Came With a CHILLING Warning

Canal+ boss Maxime Saada sought to clarify his controversial comments regarding signatories of a petition criticizing Vincent Bolloré’s growing influence over French media, insisting there would be “absolutely no question of hunting [them] down” while defending Canal+’s role as one of the French film industry’s biggest financial backers. Speaking at Canal+’s general assembly on Wednesday, […]

The War Movie That Explores What Comes AFTER the Battle

"Atonement" comes to a place that, in a lesser film, might appear sentimental but in this one is bracingly real. You can feel the movie burning away the fog of war.

Lana Del Rey's Bond Theme Just Dropped for THIS New Game

Get ready to step into the shoes of James Bond. Amazon MGM Studios and independent video game developer IO Interactive have officially launched “007 First Flight,” a new game that reimagines James Bond’s origin story as the 26-year-old fights his way through MI6’s elite training program. This is the first James Bond game in 15 […]

Why Kanye's Tour Is Happening in the ONE Place He's Not Banned

Kanye West is set to hold a massive concert on Saturday at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium, which will kick off his summer tour following cancellations in the U.K., France, Switzerland and Poland due to the rapper’s antisemitic remarks. West, now known as Ye, will perform on a globe-shaped stage at the Istanbul event before embarking on […]

The Cannes Winner That Just Got a MAJOR U.S. Deal

Just a week after it won the top prize in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard competition, “Everytime” has been acquired for North America. 1-2 Special, the New York indie distributor than was found in early 2025, has picked up Sandra Wollner’s buzzy title, which landed critical acclaim in the south of France. Featuring cinematography from “Aftersun” […]

Gabourey Sidibe's Next Role Will HAUNT You

Gabourey Sidibe is set to star in and executive produce “Rose Moon,” a Southern Gothic psychological drama from filmmaker Daniel Peddle. The film follows Rose King, a lonely North Carolina probation officer whose affair with a parolee spirals into obsession, placing her career at risk. It is based on a true story with the filmmakers […]

The Documentary That Will Make You WEEP for Our Planet

Making a film about the climate crisis is a daunting task. How does a filmmaker meet the urgency, enormity and impending doom of this crucial moment in time? Oscar-nominated “Fire of Love” director Sara Dosa goes back to basics: family, love, home. The documentarian partners with Icelandic poet and author Andri Snær Magnason to craft a […]

The A24 Film That Just SHATTERED Preview Records

The box office is entering “The Backrooms.” A24’s new horror movie, based on director Kane Parsons’ Youtube creepy series of the same name, is expected to be another hit for movie theaters. It has made $10.4 million in Thursday previews at the box office. “The Backrooms” will shatter A24’s record for the company’s largest box […]

The Unlikely Team Reynolds and Jackman Now OWN

Deadpool and Wolverina are back … kinda. Disney+ has greenlit a new docuseries starring Marvel besties Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman and their work as the co-owners of the Bonds Flying Roos, an Australian sailing team, through the SailGP Championship. The official description for the currently untitled series reads, “Australia’s fastest sailors travel the globe […]

The Sci-Fi Show With a PERFECT Score

The best new sci-fi series of 2026 current has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score for critics and is certainly worth checking out.

Emilia Clarke's DARK Secret: The Death She Says Is Coming for Her

The morning after the 2019 Emmy Awards, Emilia Clarke woke up with a goal: to redefine what she saw as success. By any measure Clarke was already wildly successful. As well as starring in big-budget “Terminator” and “Star Wars” spinoffs, she was the de facto queen of premium drama, thanks to her portrayal of warrior […]

The '90s Show That's Getting a SECOND Life on Netflix

The new “A Different World” will premiere Sept. 24 on Netflix, 39 years to the day after the original “Crosby Show” spin-off of the same name debuted. A sequel to the 1987 edition, the show is set at the same fictional HBCU Hillman College. Maleah Joi Moon leads the cast as Deborah Wayne, the daughter […]

The Cult Favorite Show Getting a Feature Film at ANNECY

Following up the success of what is hailed as New Zealand’s most internationally successful animated property, “Kiri and Lou,” the first feature based on the BAFTA-nominated series, will premiere on Wednesday June 24 in the beating heart of Annecy Festival, the lakeside Bonlieu. New Zealand’s first ever stop-motion feature, the “Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!” […]

Amazon's AI-Generated Series CANCELLED After Filmmaker Faces Fury

Jorge Gutierrez said he is no longer going to make an AI-generated animated series for Amazon’s Prime Video under the company’s new initiative to fund AI entertainment projects — and he apologized to “those I upset” after a backlash about news of his involvement was announced this week. “I have decided to drop out of […]

'Euphoria' Star Went Method for 9 MONTHS—The Sacrifice He Made

Actors have learned how to saddle up since the advent of Hollywood. But rarely does a job call for riding a horse while furiously swinging a mallet — and charging at Zendaya buried in the dirt up to her neck. As Alamo Brown, the towering strip club tycoon and self-proclaimed “king of pussy,” Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje […]

'Blippi and Meekah' Disneyland Episodes Get Premiere DATES

Blippi and Meekah are taking a trip to the Disneyland Resort. The two will premiere a pair of Disneyland-themed episodes filmed at the Disney park in Anaheim, Calif. on the Blippi YouTube channel on May 30 and June 13. “Disneyland Resort is full of imagination, adventure and discovery around every corner, which makes it the […]