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.
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
The Enhanced Games — a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance enhancing drugs — may herald a new business model that the tech industry is ready to embrace.
The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords.
Massive Blue Origin rocket explosion gives edge to Elon Musk in space race The Washington Post Blue Origin rocket explosion: What we know about blast in Cape Canaveral WESH Massive explosion of Blue Origin rocket could impact moon mission KIRO 7 News Seattle Damage to Blue Origin Launch Complex 36 as seen from the air Florida Today Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida CBS News
From Ukraine to the Middle East, Shield AI’s autonomous drones are deployed on the front lines. Brandon Tseng, cofounder and president of the San Diego-based company, is in the vanguard of this defense-tech explosion and the fierce debate over the use of AI in modern warfare. He confronts the hard questions: Can we trust the U.S. and its allies to wield AI responsibly? And why does this former Navy SEAL find building a company just as grueling as combat? This is an abridged transcript of an inte
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Memorial Day is behind us, which means the summer travel season has officially arrived. Over the next three months, millions of Americans will take their annual vacations, both domestically and internationally. But as people plan these trips, they seem to be encountering more scams than ever. Here are the most common scams right now—and easy ways to protect yourself and your wallet. The top 7 travel scams right now According to a report from cybersecurity firm McAfee earlier this month, these ar
I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services.
With ties to the Trump family, Foundation Robotics Labs is aiming to deploy humanoid robots in the military in the next 12 to 18 months.
The National Transportation Safety Board temporarily pulled its docket system offline after digital images were used to reconstruct cockpit voice recordings of the pilots in a recent crash.
As traditional chip miniaturization slows, researchers have found a way to pack more computing power into the same space by stacking silicon circuits in multiple layers. The new process uses ultra-thin silicon membranes and low-temperature manufacturing techniques to overcome a major obstacle that has long blocked the production of true 3D chips.
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These days, music is everywhere. You can call up practically any recorded song at any moment with a quick flick of your favorite fingie and nary an extra cent spent. And yet, for all the convenience modern streaming services give us, something intangible is lost compared to the way we used to listen to music. As a lifelong music fan, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I miss from the “good ol’ days” of our pre-Spotify/YouTube Music/[insert your own preferred streaming service] listening
With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.
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Keychron's K2 HE Concrete Edition sounds like a cute gimmick, but as I discovered, there's a really solid keyboard beyond the absurd choice of materials.
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This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. The U.S. military is pushing to demonstrate high-energy laser weapons engineered for fielding at scale in the next two years, according to the U.S. Defense Department’s top science and technology official. Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee’s Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee on May 19, the undersecretary of defense for re
We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.
TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.
A good time with old maps. | Image: Past Maps Craig Campbell walked away from the river of investor money flowing into AI to create, of all things, a website. Sure, Campbell probably could have started an AI company. He's a former engineer at Meta and an experienced tech founder who in 2022 sold his last venture - an e-commerce tool for businesses that use Shopify - right as the AI boom was booming. "I had my prior VC investors breathing down my neck, going 'start something else. We'll write
TikTok sellers that appear to be AI generated, in tears. | The Verge Aliyah, a light-skinned Black woman dressed in country-western gear, is struggling to sell metal buckles she handmade on TikTok. In a video for the social media platform from March, she cries to the camera and pleads for views: "Even as a black woman, I have more faith that white women will stay 13 seconds [on this video] to save my belt buckle business," the onscreen text reads. She wipes a tear off her cheek. But Aliyah is
You may have heard that Valve's new Steam Controller can ring like a telephone or do the Wilhelm scream. But did you know it can sing songs, too? Let me show you. Here's the new Steam Controller performing the "Ground Theme" from Super Mario Bros. 2: Here is "Still Alive" from Portal - fitting for Valve hardware: I even made it play Doom: View this post on Instagram Are you wondering how the controller, which does not have a speaker, is able to
I live in a part of Los Angeles where I feel safer bringing pepper spray on walks. The problem is, I don't always remember to bring it with me, and it's not legal to carry it everywhere I go. Pebblebee's $59.99 Halo Bluetooth tracker surprised me by being a suitable replacement because it doubles as a siren-equipped personal safety device, and I can bring it anywhere. A quick pull of its cap triggers a bunch of safety features: Its 130dB siren will sound, its LEDs will strobe, and it will automa
The Arduboy FX-C squeezes a lot of entertainment into a thin, credit card-sized handheld. As handheld consoles continue to grow and push the limits of what you can actually hold in your hands, the Arduboy FX-C comes in a refreshingly pocketable package. It manages to squeeze the best features of past models and some welcome upgrades into a handheld that’s still no larger or thicker than a few credit cards. It’s the best version of the Arduboy so far, particularly for gamers who want to jump i
"If you're 22 years old in San Francisco and building something in AI, there may be a seed term sheet in your inbox — but if you're 19, oh my God, this means you're really good; you might already have a Series A [offer]," said one, half-kiddingly.
Art TVs aren’t exactly known for being affordable, which is why Woot’s latest sale is notable. Now through June 26th, the retailer is discounting Samsung’s 2025 Frame TV and Hisense’s 2025 CanvasTV. The 65-inch CanvasTV is down to $779.99 ($520 off) — its best price of the year — while Samsung’s like-minded Frame TV is on sale in multiple sizes starting at $587.99 ($312 off). If you want a bigger set, the 75-inch CanvasTV is also on sale for $1,197.99 ($1,302 off). However, note that both Hisens
Microsoft is facing criticism for its handling of zero-day exploits. Someone going by the name Nightmare Eclipse has been publicly feuding with the company, posting proof-of-concept exploit code. Some of their posts suggest that they're a disgruntled former employee. But what caught cyber security researcher Kevin Beaumont's eye was how Microsoft has responded. Microsoft suggests it plans to bring a criminal case against Nightmare Eclipse for failing to follow "proper coordination" in disclosing
Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but it’s unclear why Google made it a separate product.
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Cecil Baldwin is a busy man with some dope boots. | Image: Cecil Baldwin Cecil Baldwin's résumé includes appearances on Gravity Falls, narrating the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street, and performing as part of the New York Neo-Futurists theater company. But he is best known as the host of the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, a long-running fiction show that blends macabre Lovecraftian horror with absurdist comedy. As Cecil Palmer, the voice of Night Vale Community Radio, Bald
The golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end.
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The goal, the firm said, is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity.
SpaceX already generated one-fifth of its 2025 revenue from government contracts, the company revealed in its IPO filing.
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.
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Fears of travel chaos flare as Mullin weighs pulling customs officers from Newark airport Politico Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights Reuters Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds CNN Airlines urge Trump administration not to curb international flights in feud over 'sanctuary cities' CNBC ‘There’s no place for ICE at the World Cup’: Questions remain about federal immigration enforcement a
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Clinical trials in China are getting attention at an international oncology gathering in Chicago. China’s surging biotechnology industry is fueling alarm that U.S. dominance in the field is waning.
When supervising colleagues, you often need to guide their behavior and help them to improve their skills. That means noticing the mistakes people are making and giving them good feedback that will influence their behavior in the future. You might find, though, that your team members don’t improve as much as you’d like after you speak to them. If so, there are a few key things you can do to maximize the effectiveness of your critical feedback. Ultimately, you need to learn to think more like a t
When Anna, a 32-year-old IT professional, started her first job, it wasn’t long before she found herself facing a bad case of job creep. “They said, ‘Hey, can you do this other thing too for a little bit? It’ll be like 10% of your time.’ But that turned into basically doing a second full-time job,” Anna told me. So she scheduled a meeting with her manager to ask for a salary that accounted for the added responsibilities of her expanded role. “I laid it out, ‘Here’s what I’ve taken on, here’s ho
The activewear giant has used chemical recycling to make jersey for 16 teams competing in the tournament. But the technique is unlikely to help solve fashion’s waste issue.
Americans don’t need a press release to know that inflation is rising. Gasoline is above $4 per gallon amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of key price data on May 28 underscores why policymakers are worried these pressures could spread into the broader economy. The report offered a mixed but still uncomfortable picture. The month-to-month rise was softer than expected, but the change year over year still points to concern: a 3.8% jum
The first electric Ferrari is already this year’s most divisive car. We asked three Italian auto industry professionals to explain where the EV’s design makes sense, and where it doesn’t add up.
“I would love to develop working relationships with almost everyone I play golf with.”
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Zillow economists just published their updated 12-month forecast, projecting that U.S. home prices—as measured by the Zillow Home Value Index—will shift down 0.1% from April 2026 to April 2027. That’s a tiny downward revision from its 12-month national forecast published in April (+0.1%) and its 12-month national forecast published in March (+0.5%). U.S. home prices, as measured by
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Number go up? | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images I haven't seen anything as stupid as the WeWork IPO document in a very long time - that is, until Elon Musk filed to take SpaceX public. WeWork was a joke. SpaceX is a threat. And if Musk and his bankers have their way, you are going to be their bagholder. Lots of the top-line details leaked long before the S-1 filing itself became public. There's the rumored valuation of more than $1 trillion. That's despite the nearly $5 billion
Decision time is near for millions of federal student loan borrowers who will need to pick a new repayment plan starting July 1. Due to the Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025, repayment plans for student loans will look different, requiring borrowers to choose from just two options: a Repayment Assistance Plan and a Tiered Standard Plan. For those who do not choose in time, the government will make a decision for them. Among those affected are the roughly 7 million loan holders enrolled
Later this month, the Kevin Warsh-led central bank will start preparing a possible pivot to tighter policy.
Public support for the LGBTQ+ community by corporations has become politically risky, public relations expert says.
The S&P 500 Momentum Index is ripping higher as semiconductor stocks power the stock market upward.
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Berkshire's widely held B shares are now running 16.3 percentage points behind the benchmark index year-to-date, the biggest gap so far in 2026.
The South Caucasus host a series of trade routes central to competition in Eurasia. Incentives for stability and chaos create unexpected partnerships and opportunities.
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Travelers to Europe who buy certain merchandise can claim a refund of the value-added taxes they pay.
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The hype surrounding SpaceX and the scale of its ambitions will surely drive short-term demand for shares in the IPO.
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With Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO ahead, retail investors are rushing into space-themed ETFs including NASA which offers direct access to the rocket company.
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Three national legislators are demanding accountability for a $200 billion private equity invasion of America's defense industrial base.
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Beijing is funding humanoid robots to slash Chinese factory costs and build a competitive advantage.
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Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".
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Pamela Evette had been among the most vocal proponents of redrawing the state’s congressional map to help Republicans in the midterms.
Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.
USPS issued the proposal one day after a judge declined to block Trump’s mail-voting order, allowing implementation efforts to continue.
Clashes between protesters and armed federal agents have erupted at the parking lot of Delaney Hall in Newark since the Memorial Day weekend.
But details remained scant after officials said last week that, with “extraordinary” exceptions, people seeking permanent residency must first leave the country.
Plus, the Kennedy Center must remove Trump’s name. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
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.
In the final days before the Tuesday election, L.A. Councilwoman Nithya Raman urged candidates for governor on Friday to support uncapped tax incentives for film and TV production. Raman appeared outside Radford Studios with entertainment figures who support her mayoral campaign, including Mike Schur, Cord Jefferson, and Kay Cannon. “We must ensure that Hollywood remains […]
Bret Michaels said the event has “evolved into something" that is "divisive,” while Martina McBride said she was misled about the show being nonpartisan.
"The Kennedy Center is an institution that belongs to the American people, not to Donald Trump," said Rep. Joyce Beatty, who sued over the renaming.
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The lead prosecutor tasked with overseeing former FBI Director James Comey's prosecution stemming from his seashells post has left from the case, according to a filing.
Trump’s former attorney general admits to ‘redaction errors’ in Epstein files in closed-door testimony – live The Guardian Live Updates: Trump's Name Must Be Removed From Kennedy Center, Judge Rules The New York Times Trump ordered to remove name from Kennedy Centre The Telegraph President Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules NPR Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback Reuters
Judge Reopens Trump I.R.S. Suit, Questioning ‘Weaponization’ Fund The New York Times Judge probes whether Trump defrauded the court to create $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund Democracy Docket Judge probes whether deal creating Trump’s $1.8 billion fund constitutes fraud The Washington Post Judge launches inquiry into Trump-IRS settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund Politico Trump ordered to address "grievous allegations" in IRS case Axios
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Live Updates: Trump holds key White House meeting on Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, destroy uranium CBS News Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait Reuters Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive The Hindu Trump Sends Mixed Signals on Iran as War Enters Fourth Month Bloomberg.com Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout The New York Times
Judge orders Kennedy Center to remove Trump’s name from building The Washington Post Judge Orders President’s Name Off Kennedy Center, and He Reacts With Fury The New York Times Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure CNN Federal judge blocks Kennedy Center closure and name change NBC4 Washington Trump Steps Back From Kennedy Center Overhaul After Court Defeat Bloomberg.com
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Her remarks, delivered during a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee, were a candid admission of her own powerlessness.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not filled the vacant role of president of the Economic Development Corporation, deepening concern over his attention to the New York City economy.
The White House has released a memo detailing the results of President Donald Trump's recent physical exam.
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.
Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District The New York Times The latest redistricting move: From the Politics Desk NBC News Louisiana Republicans pass gerrymandered map that eliminates majority-Black district Politico Louisiana Republicans pass new electoral map that guts majority-Black district The Guardian Louisiana lawmakers pass new congressional map to give GOP additional House seat CNN
New poll in California governor's race shows a top three - but only two candidates will move on ABC7 Los Angeles Second poll shows Becerra’s ahead in California governor’s race Politico Here’s what the latest California governor polls show — and what they mean for your vote San Francisco Chronicle In California's packed race to replace Newsom, Democrats are shrugging at their choices PBS Opinion | Poll shows Becerra and Hilton are pulling ahead of the pack in California's governor race CalM
The report by President Trump’s physician said he was in “excellent health.” It showed that he had gained weight and that neurological and heart tests had come back “normal.”
Lord Hermer tells the BBC he wanted "detail as quickly as possible" after hearing about the case in which the rapists were spared custody.
Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center, judge orders Axios Kennedy Center Must Remove Trump’s Name From Building, Judge Orders The New York Times Maria Shriver Calls Kennedy Center Court Decision to Remove Donald Trump’s Name a ‘Great Birthday Gift’ for JFK IMDb Trump pledges to withdraw from Kennedy Center after court strikes his name Al Jazeera Federal judge blocks Kennedy Center closure and name change NBC4 Washington
Judge probes whether deal creating Trump’s $1.8 billion fund constitutes fraud The Washington Post Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS The New York Times Judge orders Trump to answer questions about whether settlement that created "anti-weaponization fund" was "fraud" CBS News Ex-judges mount bid to upend ‘unprecedentedly fraudulent’ Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund CNN Trump ordered to address "grievous allegations" in IRS case Axios
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.
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Pete Hegseth lauds better US ties with China Financial Times Hegseth praises Asian allies for 'burden-sharing,' calls out China's role in the region CNBC US senator warns of Indo-Pacific risks as Hegseth stresses ‘quiet’ tactics South China Morning Post Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend Reuters US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence - Hegseth BBC
Bondi, Pressed Over Epstein Files, Places Responsibility on Blanche and Patel The New York Times Pam Bondi tells lawmakers ‘redaction errors’ were made in Epstein files release NBC News Ex-US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies in Epstein files probe Al Jazeera Bondi shifts responsibility for Epstein files’ release to Todd Blanche, making him Democrats’ next target Politico Bondi defends handling of Epstein files to House panel CNBC
Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty.
Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race.
Trump's Truth Social statement left unclear which of his conditions are already part of a deal that negotiators are working on to pause the U.S.-Iran war.
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President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance.
One is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They’re both spending millions to influence the midterms, and they’re leaving a trail of fearful candidates and canceled ads in their wake.
A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to take President Trump’s name off the building. What happens next?
Tom Steyer wants to address California’s housing crisis if he becomes governor. He is also a billionaire with extensive personal real estate holdings.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
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The president is acting as if the midterms no longer matter.
Trump admin wants to rely on states for coal ash monitoring, enforcement, allow them to bypass national standards.
Dr. Adam Hamawy, a New Jersey Democrat with big-name support on the left, has touted his humanitarian work, but some want to talk about a person he met in 1991.
As work crews put up a temporary arena on the White House grounds for a UFC 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.
Contests in those states have pitted allies against each other in a fierce competition for the president's endorsement.
White House releases memo describing results of Trump’s health checkup The Guardian White House Releases Results of Trump’s Latest Physical Exam The New York Times Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’ CNN Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve Yahoo White House releases Trump's physical results, says he's in 'excellent health' but almost obese USA Today
There are no Supreme Court vacancies, but some judges are acting like there might be The Washington Post GOP leadership prepping for Alito retirement before midterm election: report rawstory.com Trump May Not Have the Votes to Replace Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito Newsweek Alito and Thomas Have No Plans To Retire Before Midterms: Reports AOL.com
Even as Americans confront higher costs, millions of people have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits.
ICE Agents to Leave Site of Volatile Protests at Detention Center The New York Times WNBC crew removed from news vehicle as state police tear gases Delaney Hall protesters NBC New York Sherrill tries to ‘lower the temperature’ at immigration detention facility Politico New Jersey says state police will replace federal agents outside ICE facility The Guardian NJ AG: Protesters used fireworks, tear gas as State Police took over Delaney Hall crowds Gothamist
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.
This may be the single most important issue facing U.S. democracy today.
Francesca Hong is part of an array of lefty candidates running in competitive states emboldened by a turn toward economic populism amid widespread cost-of-living concerns.
A judge ruled Friday that Trump’s name must be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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GOP lawmakers want to rein in Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund. Here’s what they can do. The Washington Post Exclusive | Trump’s $1.8 Billion Settlement Fund Sparks Alarm Inside White House WSJ Federal Judge Bars Trump From Immediately Setting Up $1.8 Billion Fund The New York Times Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund Reuters Trump's $1.77B "anti-weaponization" fund temporarily blocked by federal judge Axios
President Donald J. Trump issued a social media statement Saturday in which he seemed to be taking issue with “third rate artists” dropping out of government-sponsored appearances in Washington, D.C., suggesting that he is looking at instead producing a different patriotic event that will have as its primary performer a star “who gets much larger […]
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The DOJ is suing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger over his refusal to give the department election records.
Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.
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The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women.
Platner’s Texts With Women Concerned Campaign as Senate Race Took Off The New York Times Graham Platner’s Wife Flagged Sexually Explicit Texts to His Senate Campaign WSJ Graham Platner’s wife told campaign of his past explicit texts to other women, according to report The Boston Globe Graham Platner’s wife disclosed sexually explicit texts to campaign, WSJ reports Bangor Daily News Graham Platner’s wife worried about texts he sent to other women before campaign launch Sun Journal
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Dueling protests face off at New Jersey ICE detention center over detainee conditions NBC News Hunger strike at New Jersey ICE facility enters ninth day as protesters face off with Trump supporters The Guardian Sherrill tries to ‘lower the temperature’ at immigration detention facility Politico Heavy police response as ICE supporters and protesters face off outside New Jersey’s Delaney Hall CNN NJ Sen. Cory Booker raises alarm on Delaney Hall, talks Iran, taxing the rich, and a new New Deal
The fund has sparked a broad backlash since it was announced earlier this month, exposing fractures within the Republican Party.
Trump acknowledged artists were getting “the yips” after most performers slated to play at the “Great American State Fair” dropped out this week.
Judge agrees to review Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund NPR Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS The New York Times Trump ordered to address "grievous allegations" in IRS case Axios Judge probes whether deal creating Trump’s $1.8 billion fund constitutes fraud The Washington Post Judge orders Trump to answer questions about whether settlement that created "anti-weaponization fund" was "fraud" CBS News
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Two candidates with the same name will be on the ballot seeking the same seat in the state’s primary. “It’s going to be confusing,” one Republican said.
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
The top U.S. commander in Latin America has met with Cuban military leaders in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay
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 NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two CNN
The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.
Several of the papers have focused on the Russian drone that hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday.
Hegseth said that China cannot impose its hegemony on U.S. partners and allies in the region.
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.
Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, new visa rules are forcing some foreign business owners, who have put down roots in Japan, to leave.
Ships Are Sailing ‘Dark’ to Sneak Out of Strait of Hormuz WSJ Quarter of Big Oil Tankers Trapped by Iran War Have Escaped Bloomberg.com Three oil, LNG tankers exit Hormuz with transponders off Reuters Greater proportion of non-Iranian ships crossing Strait of Hormuz, data shows The Times of Israel Strait of Hormuz traffic falls as reopening efforts make little headway Lloyd's List
Josh Richards joins international mission to help five found alive and search for missing divers, with one person extracted successfully Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An Australian cave diver is part of an international team that has brought one man out alive from a remote flooded cave in Laos, with the rescue operation continuing for six more men still trapped underground. One man was brought alive from the labyrinthine cave complex late on Friday. Four remain s
Thousands of emails containing information about the former prince's financial dealings were given to the Royal Household in 2020.
Pentagon chief also tells Singapore defence summit of ‘alarm’ at China’s military buildup but says US does not seek ‘needless confrontation’ The US warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons. The White House had signalled Trump was close to a decision on an initial deal on Friday after weeks of mixed signals in tenuous negotiatio
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Sunday’s presidential vote is contest between left and right – and between contradictory proposals for dealing with the decades-long armed conflict Mateo Pérez Rueda was one internship away from completing a degree in political science. The 24-year-old also worked as a bicycle delivery rider and sold fruit salads and juice to finance his passion: the Colombian independent digital magazine El Confidente. On 4 May he travelled to Briceño, in the western province of Antioquia, to report on the long
The tour comes as Myanmar's new government tries to consolidate its political position regionally, while continuing to wage a brutal civil war.
Hong Qi, who orchestrated protest against Communist government, claims interpreter on 101 call launched political tirade A Chinese dissident who orchestrated an anti-government protest in China after fleeing to the UK has claimed that a “pro-regime” interpreter used by a British police force berated him when he sought help. Hong Qi, who made headlines last year after using a mobile phone while in the UK to remotely project anti-regime slogans on to a building in his home city, Chongqing, contact
Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.
From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.
Two still missing as divers make their way deeper into cave through muddy water and sharp rocks to find them Four more miners who were trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for 10 days have been freed by divers, but two people are still missing as rescuers continue to crawl through narrow, deluged tunnels and sharp rocks to find them. The first of the party of seven men was rescued on Friday in a perilous rescue mission which has required teams to drain water from the cave and navigate collapse haza
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Four more Laos gold miners rescued from cave where they spent 10 days trapped CBS News Map: A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue CNN Five Miners Are Rescued After Week Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave The New York Times Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing AP News Four more men rescued after more than a week trapped in a flooded cave in Laos NBC News
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The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a “final determination” soon.
Following Trump’s China visit, Hegseth calls for ‘quiet’ defense plan in Asia The Washington Post Pete Hegseth tells Asian allies to boost defence spend to counter China buildup NBC News China is 'losing a chance' by not being at the Shangri-La Dialogue: German defense chief CNBC What Hegseth’s comments at Shangri-La Dialogue say about US foreign policy Al Jazeera US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence - Hegseth BBC
Russian sources say Ukraine is now mining roads in the land corridor to Crimea with drones.
The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.
The South Caucasus host a series of trade routes central to competition in Eurasia. Incentives for stability and chaos create unexpected partnerships and opportunities.
The failure to protect NATO territory further increased anxiety about alliance solidarity, Russia’s intentions and Washington’s commitment to collective defense.
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Aid agencies are racing to help underequipped health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 245 people are now suspected to have died from the virus.
People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.
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When a drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, residents were reminded that the Russia-Ukraine war makes for a dangerous neighbor.
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Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.
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US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran Politico Iran war live: US ‘disables’ ship with Hellfire missile in Gulf of Oman Al Jazeera Ships Are Sailing ‘Dark’ to Sneak Out of Strait of Hormuz WSJ US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran AP News Strait of Hormuz Ship Transits Are Rising Thanks to Help From US Bloomberg.com
Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave in hazardous rescue mission The Guardian Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves CNN Four more men rescued after more than a week trapped in a flooded cave in Laos NBC News Five Miners Are Rescued After Week Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave The New York Times Villager Rescued After Spending Over a Week Inside Flooded Cave, but 4 More Known Survivors Remain Trapped People.com
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.
From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.
The abrupt collapse of USAID one year ago impacted food security, agriculture, and climate resilience across the Caribbean.
Scientists discovered that sleep deprivation damages a key brain circuit responsible for social memory, making it harder to recognize familiar individuals. In laboratory studies, caffeine restored communication between neurons in this pathway and reversed the memory deficits caused by lost sleep. The effect was remarkably targeted, helping the impaired circuit recover without overstimulating normal brain function.
A walk in the cemetery led to Cornell researchers discovering an underground colony of bees with an estimated population of 5.5 million—one of the largest ever recorded.
A new study suggests melatonin supplements may help night shift workers boost their body's DNA repair processes, potentially offsetting some of the damage linked to working overnight. The findings are early but raise the possibility of a simple strategy to help reduce long-term health risks associated with night shift work.
When I was about 8 years old, in response to the ubiquitous question of what I wanted to be when I grew up, I responded, “I want to be happy!” The adults chuckled and my inquisitor did not ask any follow-up questions. But my mother later pulled me aside to tell me that being happy wasn’t always something we mere mortals had perfect control over. Mom wanted to prepare me for the reality that happiness couldn’t be planned for or worked toward, like becoming a writer (my usual response to grownups
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The rarity of events and celebrations such as milestone birthdays and cosmic happenings makes them special. The phrase “once in a blue moon” exists because it is not an everyday occurrence. This year, May has not one but two full moons lighting up the night sky, the second of which is going down tonight, in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 31. Illumination reaches its peak at 4:45 a.m. ET. But this is also considered a micromoon. Here’s everything you need to know before you stargaze. What
The humpback whale, nicknamed "Timmy" by German media, died following a controversial failed rescue effort. His carcass had been drifting near the Danish shore for two weeks.
Loud boom heard in Boston likely exploding meteor above ocean WBUR Meteor explodes off Massachusetts coast, causing loud boom, meteorologist confirms CBS News Loud noise heard throughout Southern New England WJAR Did you hear the loud boom? And what was it? NBC Boston Loud noise in Massachusetts a mystery: ‘Might be a meteor that blew up in mid-air’ Boston Herald
The American Meteor Society said a boom heard by residents in multiple states Saturday afternoon was a 3-foot wide meteor entering the atmosphere near the Massachusetts and New Hampshire border
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After Blue Origin rocket explosion, NASA's entire moon exploration program depends on SpaceX for now Fortune Cocoa Beach businesses react to Blue Origin explosion Spectrum News 13 Damage to Blue Origin Launch Complex 36 as seen from the air Florida Today Massive Blue Origin rocket explosion gives edge to Elon Musk in space race The Washington Post Blue Origin gets national security launch task order hours before New Glenn explosion SpaceNews
A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.
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
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
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
New colorectal cancer screening guidelines include blood-based and at-home stool tests. Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations to include new blood and stool-based tests. The new guidelines reflect the availability of new disease detection technology and the need to expand access to screenings. The ACS states that screenings are vital as colorectal cancer rates continue to rise in adults under 50. The Amer
Watermelon contains powerful nutrients that may offer protection against cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: J. Anthony/Stocksy Research shows that watermelon may help improve heart health and lower your risk of heart disease. It also shows that this fruit may aid in overall nutrient intake for both adults and children. Individuals who consume more watermelon may have a greater intake of essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Watermelon may also help improve hydr
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
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
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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
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
Excessive screen time can lead to significant developmental and learning delays.
GLP-1 drugs may help reduce food cravings, leading to healthier eating habits that contribute to weight loss. Image Credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy A recent study found that using GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, can help reduce food cravings. The researchers found that GLP-1 medications can reduce “food noise” better than behavioral therapy alone. Food noise refers to persistent and intrusive thoughts about food that make healthy eating habits difficult. The concept of “food noise”
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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
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A specially formulated tomato-soy juice packed with natural plant compounds may help calm inflammation linked to obesity, according to a new clinical study. Healthy adults with obesity who drank the juice daily for four weeks saw significant reductions in several key inflammatory proteins in their blood, while a control tomato juice did not produce the same effect.
A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.
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A remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.
A new book looks into the long history of people who have opposed vaccines.
Some people are more prone to mosquito bites than others, and scientists may have figured out why. Jaromir/Getty Images Researchers have identified several reasons why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people than others. The scent you give off through carbon dioxide and through your skin can make you more prone to mosquito bites. Mosquitoes may also be more attracted to people who drink beer. While DEET offers protection, research suggests that mosquitoes could evolve to become attrac
There have been more than 220 suspected deaths since the start of the Ebola outbreak.
The director-general of the World Health Organization has arrived in Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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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
Only weeks after announcing a slew of new offerings at its annual Go-Get event in New York, Uber Technologies is throwing more onto the pile ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Friday, the company announced a new suite of features that are designed to help those traveling to World Cup matches—including Uber Shuttle services at four World Cup venues in the United States and a Travel Pass allowing users to secure savings on rides and Eats orders. But perhaps the neatest addition is enhanced “smar
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.
The UFC has officially announced 12 fights for the upcoming UFC 329 card, which is headlined by Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2
Why Novak Djokovic's French Open exit is another golden opportunity lost for the 39-year-old - as teenager Joao Fonseca comes of age.
Everything you need to know about the May 30 UFC Macau fight card, which is headlined by Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
WWE Clash in Italy 2026 streams Sunday, May 31, from Turin at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT on ESPN Unlimited and Netflix. Here's the full card, start time and how to watch.
The Man City footballer says he usually remains silent on rumours about his personal life, but feels forced to correct the public record.
I spoke with Alex Pereira about EA UFC 6, his shot at three-division history vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250, and why a Jake Paul boxing match is off the table.
BBC Sport's tactics correspondent Umir Irfan looks at how Arsenal can defeat Paris St-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final.
Completing his $93 million move from Newcastle United to Barcelona, a suited Anthony Gordon impressed both the media and Culers.
Undermanned side upsets finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19 Players come together to mark victory and club’s expected demise An undermanned Moana Pasifika have capped off their potential final match with a stirring victory, upsetting the finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19. But there were mixed feelings as players celebrated a rare win before coming together with staff to mark the occasion of the club’s farewell game and expected demise with an emotionally charged hymn. Continue reading...
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal will take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League with European immortality the prize.
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After decades of disappointment, New York is back in the NBA Finals. With an upcoming split from the Rangers in the works, the team’s billionaire owner has a chance to cash in on the orange fever.
The Philadelphia Phillies have added a new outfielder to the roster, replacing a struggling player with a former Toronto Blue Jays switch hitter.
The 2026 UEFA Champions League Final feature two clubs competing for a chance to hoist the European Champion Clubs’ Cup. The final takes place on Saturday, May 30. The final match features Arsenal F.C. taking on Paris Saint-Germain F.C. at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary with kick-off at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. Additionally, indie […]
Police in Budapest have made arrests and are studying CCTV footage to identify supporters fighting before Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain.
The New York Yankees’ infamous slugger singled out the San Francisco Giants’ first baseman as concerns mount.
Liverpool sack head coach Arne Slot after two seasons in charge, with Andoni Iraola the leading contender to replace him.
In a title bout for multiple light heavyweight championship, Russian Dmitry Bivol takes on German boxer Michael Eifert in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? Bivol’s IBF, WBA and WBO light heavyweight title belts. At the end of the contest, one of these fighters will have both titles — or it will end with […]
WWE Clash In Italy 2026 will feature Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu and Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther on a PLE that will force WWE to make tough creative decisions.
From title matches to heated feuds, predicting how the AEW All In 2026 card could take shape at Wembley Stadium in London.
The start time, TV channel, and viewing guide for the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, which begins June 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after he allegedly crashed his car into motorway barriers.
The best boxers in the world travel to “The Lone Star State” for the Most Valuable Promotions Women (MVPW) boxing event. For the main matchup, which is also a rematch, Texan Stephanie Han (12-0-0) defends her WBA Lightweight World Championship title against New Mexican Holly Holm (34-3-3). The title bout is scheduled for 10 rounds. […]
Jacob Gonzalez’s power bat is headed to Chicago. The White Sox called up the former first-round pick after he hit hit .317 with 19 homers and 62 RBI in 52 Triple-A games.
The San Antonio Spurs pulled out a dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night, to set up a winner-take-all Game 7 matchup in the NBA Western Conference Final. Led by star center Victor Wembanyama and his 28 points, the Spurs routed OKC by a score of 118-91 in Game 6 of their NBA playoff […]
Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Frances Tiafoe among the best dressed players at the 2026 French Open.
The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans.
Here’s everything you should know about the fixture, including how to watch and whom USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino is likely to feature in his starting XI.
When does WWE's AAA Noche de los Grandes start in Arena Monterrey in Mexico?
Paris Saint-Germain has won back-to-back Champions League titles by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest.
The worst-kept secret in the NASCAR garage is out: Truck Series champion Corey Heim will move to the Cup Series full-time with 23XI Racing in 2027.
Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira says her breast cancer journey has given her a “different type of strength and confidence.” Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira. Photos courtesy of Guerdy Abraira\ In March 2023, Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira planned to undergo breast augmentation surgery. “My breast was very dense to the point where [my doctor said], ‘We’re not touching anything until you get a mammogram,’” she told Healthline. The mammogram led to a dia
Marcia Lucas, the film editor who won an Oscar for editing “Star Wars,” directed by her former husband George Lucas, and shaped several influential films of the 1970s, died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif. She was 80. The family’s attorney confirmed she died of cancer. “Marcia will be remembered as a brilliant storyteller, a trailblazer […]
Having already grossed more than $10 million in previews, “Backrooms,” the latest feature from A24 and the debut directorial effort of 20-year-old Kane Parson, is already posed to be a box office hit. Out in theaters nationwide now, the horror film, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Avan Jogia, Lukita Maxwell and […]
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SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Deli Boys” Season 2, which premiered May 28 on Hulu with all six episodes. “Deli Boys” Season 2 is all about Lucky in love. At the start of the new season of the critically-acclaimed comedy, Lucky — played by the incredibly talented and impeccably dressed Poorna Jagannathan — […]
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the fourth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Start With a Bullet,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. Welcome back to another week at the Dutton Ranch, but instead of rip-roarin’ action, everyone is drunk and depressed. We’ve got sick animals, teen angst and trailer explosions. Can Rip (Cole Hauser) and […]
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The 2026 Cannes Film Festival lacked major Hollywood studio premieres, but the Croisette was still buzzing with news of acquisitions, awards contenders and AI chatter.
Frankie Valli, who at 92 has never lost his love for the road, announced Friday that he is canceling the remainder of his concert dates for 2026, due to health issues. “I’m so sorry to disappoint the folks who have purchased tickets to my shows,” he said on social media, “but I have decided to […]
Marcia Lucas, the ex-wife of George Lucas who won an Oscar for editing the first “Star Wars” film in 1977, has died.
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“Backrooms” and “Obsession” are poised to blast “The Mandalorian and Grogu” from the top of the box office as the “Star Wars” film heads into its second weekend of release.
The stars of “13 Reasons Why” Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos reunited at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood. The dinner brought together influential Filipinos across fashion, entertainment and tech. Attendees included “Chief of War” actor Brandon Finn, writer and director of Dreamworks Animation’s “Forgotten Island” Januel Mercado, “The Pitt” star Kristin Villanueva and “Project […]
Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife, Download and Wireless have surged in price.
Before accused sexual harasser Neil deGrasse Tyson joined the show for a softball interview, “Real Time” host Bill Maher dedicated a large chunk of his monologue Friday night to President Trump’s unfortunate Freedom 250 concert series on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., honoring America’s 250th birthday on July 6, 2026. “We’re having a 250th […]
‘Backrooms’ shows the descent of Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) into the nightmarish otherworld— but what does the ending mean?
“The Pitt” star Kristin Villanueva said she would like to explore producing. Speaking at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood, Villanueva who plays Princess on the HBO show revealed that she hoped to add to her resume. “On a career level, I’ve been an actress for the past almost 20 years, and I’ve […]
Lucasfilm has posted a statement mourning the death of Marcia Lucas, George Lucas’ former wife who was one of three to share an Oscar for editing “Star Wars.” The editor of iconic ’70s films including “Taxi Driver” died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif following a battle with metastatic cancer. She was 80. “Lucasfilm was deeply […]
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Anderson .Paak's 'K-POPS!' movie hits Netflix May 30 with an 88% Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score but a mixed 60 on Metacritic. Why the gap is so wide from reviews.
The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.
After four award-winning seasons, ‘Hacks’ fifth season is both a well-designed conclusion and a satisfying end that this beloved comedy very much deserved.
Stew Peas focuses on obeah, an enduring African magic practice in Jamaica banned by colonisers in the 1700s A new movie from award-winning Jamaican film-maker Sosiessia Nixon shines a spotlight on Jamaica’s enduring west African-based magic and spiritual healing tradition known as obeah. Nixon’s tense, feature-length suspense, Stew Peas, tells of the story of Jamaican detective Tessa, who is obsessed with an old murder case. Continue reading...
Kane Parsons was just 16 years old when he created a viral YouTube horror series based on a 4chan meme. Now he’s ready to conquer the big screen.
Gen Zers like affordable, social experiences and are driving demand for anime and video game titles at the theaters.
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 130, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, don't forget to hydrate, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about Victor Wembanyama and mahjong and Merlin Mann's pearls of wisdom, watching more of the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals than I expected, watching way too many videos about lighting a home studio, spending too many hours tweaking the
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has unveiled the competition lineup for its Golden Goblet Awards, spanning five categories across fiction, documentary, animation, and short film. The festival runs June 12-21. The main competition features 12 titles drawn from 15 countries and territories, all of them world premieres. Among the contenders are Indonesia’s “My Own […]
Slots & Daggers, a low-key, fantasy-themed slot machine roguelike, was one of my favorite games last year. That may sound like a complicated description, but the game mixes ideas from deckbuilding roguelikes with slot machines to create an engrossing loop, and there's steady meta-progression that helps you push further with just about every run. Perhaps the best part is that Slots & Daggers is short: Solo developer Friedemann describes the game as a mini roguelike, and I completed it, including
Multiple artists have dropped out of the Donald Trump-backed “Freedom 250” festival this summer. But Vanilla Ice is sticking to his guns and plans to keep his gig at the D.C. event. According to Vanilla Ice, “music is not political” — and he said he would perform for Russian president Vladimir Putin if given the […]
Reputation becomes Taylor Swift's second album to spend 400 weeks on the Billboard 200. It joins 1989, which hit that number years ago.
Backrooms spawned from a YouTube series, and if you want to familiarize yourself with the world, these are the videos to check out.
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the Season 1 finale of “Spider-Noir,” now streaming on Prime Video. “Spider-Noir” is unlike any superhero saga we’ve ever experienced before. A film noir/superhero hybrid shot in stunning black and white (but also available in color), “Spider-Noir” follows Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), a grizzled private eye in Depression-era New […]
Emily Blunt is “terrified” of AI and chose not to rely on it during a pivotal sequence in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film “Disclosure Day.” The Spielberg-directed sci-fi film follows a Kansas City TV meteorologist, played by Blunt, who is suddenly overcome by a mysterious extraterrestrial force while taping a weather segment live on air. The […]
Lady Gaga's Apple Music Live: Mayhem Requiem only debuts on one Billboard chart — the Top Dance Albums list — but it earns the singer her tenth career win.
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Most actors dread a bad review, but Hannah Waddingham credits the critics for catapulting her to the next phase of her career. It was 2000, and Waddingham had recently wrapped a musical about artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. The show closed early after a panning in the press, but Waddingham’s […]
Ed Sheeran hits Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for the first time with "Repeat It," his collaboration with EDM producer Martin Garrix.
A Netflix mystery series has returned and racked up an amazing 96% audience score. You should definitely check out both this season, and the last one.
Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms” has already shattered the record for A24’s best opening weekend. Adapted from Parsons’ viral YouTube series, “Backrooms” earned $38 million domestic on Friday from 3,442 theaters, and is projected to gross $85 million to $90 million through the weekend. That’s more than triple the previous record holder, Alex Garland’s thriller “Civil War,” […]
Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.
Brendan Fraser figured he knew his history. Growing up in Holland in the 1970s, he’d go to London and visit the Imperial War Museum. He got to see military hardware. “It’s eye-opening,” he says. “It was scary to me.” He’d read books. He’d seen the films, and he even heard first-hand accounts from neighbors who […]
The wallpaper is the real star of the film. | Image: A24 The Kane Parsons' film Backrooms is expected to earn up to $90 million in its opening weekend after pulling down $38 million on Friday alone. That's not only above expectations, but absolutely obliterates A24's previous opening weekend record of $25.5 million for Alex Garland's Civil War. It's also a better opening day than The Mandalorian and Grogu, which only pulled down $33.7 million on its way to a total $81.6 million for the weekend
Kelly Curtis, an American actress and the sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died on Saturday. She was 69. Jamie Lee Curtis announced her older sister’s death in a Facebook post. She wrote, “A warm aloha to my older sister, Kelly Lee Curtis. She passed away this morning. In her home. In nature. At peace. She […]
Everything is squared away for the highly anticipated sequel to the hit “Minecraft” movie, which is now officially titled “A Minecraft Movie Squared.” “A Minecraft Movie,” Warner Bros. and Legendary’s PG adventure headlined by Jack Black and Jason Momoa, dominated the spring 2025 box office. The film — which follows a group of misfits who […]
HBO Max is going wide with its Emmy campaign for “Neighbors,” the Josh Safdie-produced docuseries that turned America’s pettiest property-line feuds into one of the most talked-about unscripted experiments of the season. After being greenlit for a second season, the network is submitting the series in 10 categories at this year’s Emmy Awards, including a […]
Producers Jason Blum and James Wan opened the Produced By conference on Saturday with a declaration that the film business is strongly rebounding from the post-COVID doldrums. The pair spoke with enthusiasm as their Blumhouse-Atomic Monster studio is riding high on the success of two buzzy box office hits — Focus Features’ “Obsession” and A24’s […]
The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.
“Thinking outside the box” is a phrase that tends to be used by those who are stuck inside the box. It means something real, but it’s also corporate-speak for having an actual imagination — the audacity to make something that wasn’t commanded or formatted. Given that, this is sure to go down as the weekend […]
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Tom Holland recently told Empire that he is looking forward to passing on the “Spider-Man” mantle to whoever takes over the Marvel franchise next. “For whoever’s next, whether that is a Miles Morales or a Spider-Gwen or a Spider-Woman or something like that, I would love to be a part of setting up the next […]
BTS took over Las Vegas last week with four sold-out dates on their Arirang World Tour and Samsung was there to give fans a chance to capture it all. The electronics giant touched down in Sin City as part of their “Samsung Galaxy x BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG” experience, which offers six fan-focused activations that celebrate […]
Anderson .Paak's new album from his 'K-POPS!' film features G-Dragon, aespa, NMIXX, Jay Park, LNGSHOT, DEAN, JO1, Chung Ha and other notable artists. Here's what to know.
Netflix’s 'The Four Seasons' Season 2 blends heartbreak, marriage struggles, and midlife chaos with sharp humor, proving the series is even stronger in its second season.
“Growing Pains” star Kirk Cameron recently explained on the “Adam Carolla Podcast” that he left California for Tennessee to escape the Golden State’s “terrible politics” and “all the other things that make it difficult to raise a family.” “When you’re a kid in California it’s great because your parents are paying for everything,” Cameron said. […]
The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.
In a recent interview with The Times of London, Niall Horan opened up about the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who died in 2024 at the age of 31 after falling three floors from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Horan said he was with Payne in Argentina just a few […]
Season three ends on Monday and many of the show's original fans say they have "outgrown" the drama.
Kelly Curtis, the daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh and sister of fellow actress Jamie Lee Curtis, has died.
Warner Bros. Pictures chief Michael De Luca offered a master class in being a studio executive during his session Saturday at the Produced By conference hosted by the Producers Guild of America. “The North Star [is] the relentless pursuit of new talent and fresh voices, and a way to refresh the pipeline, because if you […]
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5 killed, dozens injured when bus plows into several vehicles near work zone on Virginia highway CBS News 2 kids, 3 adults killed and dozens injured after bus crashes on I-95 southbound in Stafford Co. WTOP Investigators focus on bus driver’s license after deadly Virginia bus crash FOX 5 DC Five people dead and 44 injured after bus hits cars on Virginia interstate, state police say CNN ‘The bus was going really, really fast,’ survivor says of deadly Virginia crash The Washington Post
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Five people were killed and 44 were injured in a massive crash between a bus and multiple vehicles on Interstate 95.
13-year-old, 7-year-old among 5 killed in massive crash on I-95 in Virginia: Police ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Virginia bus crash that killed five involved driver who doesn't speak English, Sean Duffy says Fox News What we know about the bus and company involved in deadly Stafford County crash WBFF 2 kids, 3 adults killed and dozens injured after bus crashes on I-95 southbound in Stafford Co. WTOP Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police
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Chiedza Nyanjowa's family say she was a "bubbly person" with a "kind spirit".
Lines have now reopened after all services were cancelled to and from the airport.
Pope Leo's first encyclical voices his concerns about technology and AI. The pope cautions about the illusions AI bots can create, and how important actual human relationships are.
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Cockpit breach attempt prompts plane to divert to Madison, recordings indicate WISN United flight diverted to Wisconsin after passenger’s ‘multiple attempts’ to breach cockpit, crew member says CNN Flight diverted to Madison after unruly passenger detained Channel 3000 Chicago-to-Minneapolis United Airlines flight diverted after attempted cockpit breach The Guardian United Airlines flight 2005 from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Madison, Wisconsin due to unruly passenger, officials say
The United States Navy’s USS Nimitz will arrive in Jamaica on Monday, the final overseas port call during the warship’s goodwill tour.
After priest’s conviction for sexual assault, a Louisiana chapel he built removes his name The Guardian Texas jury convicts Catholic priest of sexual assault after Guardian reporting The Guardian ‘I felt ashamed’: Waco woman who testified she had sex with Father Odiong said he justified it as ‘spiritual and holy’ KWTX Catholic priest found guilty of sexually abusing women under his spiritual care in Texas OSV News Jury reaches verdict in Father Odiong sexual assault trial KXXV
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Crash kills 5 in Virginia including family of 4 traveling to wedding. Bus driver charged AP News 4 of 5 victims of Virginia bus crash were traveling to a family wedding, relative says Yahoo Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash on I-95 charged with involuntary manslaughter CBS News ‘The bus was going really, really fast,’ survivor says of deadly Virginia crash The Washington Post Virginia bus crash that killed five involved driver who doesn't speak English, Sean Duffy says Fox News
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