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Elon's Money App Just Went LIVE in America

X Money, a core part of Elon Musk's mission to turn X into an "everything app," is rolling out starting today, 9to5Mac reports. The payment platform offers a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payments similar to Venmo, along with a metal Visa card users can emblazon with their X username. Other perks include Apple Wallet support and free money transfers on X. It also advertises "up to" a 6 percent APY, but only Premium Plus subscribers are eligible for it - standard Premium subscribers have to dep

The Verge·Tech·1d ago

Why the Internet You KNEW Is Already Dead

Sometime in June of 2026, without ceremony, human beings became a minority on the internet they built. Cloudflare, which manages traffic for millions of websites, reported that bots now generate 57.5% of web page requests. Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince had predicted in March that the crossover wouldn’t happen until the end of 2027. It arrived more than a year early. Global defense and technology leader Thales, in its annual “Bad Bot Report,” argues that machines became the majority back in 2023.

Fast Company·Tech·17h ago
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The AI Platform That's Being Used to UNDRESS Women and Children

Hugging Face isn’t doing much to prevent the AI models it hosts from spitting out sexualized deepfakes. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images Hugging Face is being used to make nonconsensual deepfakes, and the popular open-source AI model repository is doing very little to prevent it. That's according to a new report published by the European nonprofit AI Forensics, which found that seven out of the top nine image editing models hosted by Hugging Face readily complied w

The Verge·Tech·17h ago

Why Gen Z Uses AI Daily But Trusts It LESS Every Week

Earlier this year, we showed two of our interns, both bright young people in their twenties, an early build of an AI-generated presenter we were developing for training content. I expected them to take to her instantly. These are young people who grew up on social media and inside video games, people who had never known a world without smartphones and YouTube. They were the archetypal digital natives. If anyone would be comfortable with an AI avatar, surely it was them. I was wrong. To put it b

Fast Company·Tech·17h ago
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The Robot DOG Now Patrolling One of America's Busiest AIRPORTS

Inside the slick new Terminal B at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, a headless robotic “dog” is beginning to patrol the floors. As bemused airport travelers watch from close by, the four-wheeled device rolls around baggage claim, where it’s been deployed for a demonstration. Its job: sniffing. Well, sort of. The robot is armed with air quality detectors that the airport team says help monitor the terminal for pollutants.  This robot, along with two others, constitutes a fledgling automated fleet th

Fast Company·Tech·16h ago

The AI Transformation Mistake That's Costing Companies EVERYTHING

Leaders love quick wins. When AI lands in their organization, the instinct is immediate: find repetitive tasks and automate them. Speed up invoice processing. Summarize customer emails. Route support tickets. As a result, metrics improve. Time savings appear. Progress feels real. But this is the biggest and most common mistake I see across industries: Companies are using artificial intelligence to accelerate workflows they should be eliminating. The result is faster versions of legacy processes

Fast Company·Tech·16h ago

The Designer Who Wants to GROW the Colors on Your Clothes

At Oxman, a New York design studio, you’ll find four capes. They hang off a mannequin in soft folds, each knitted from a single piece of silk. Their color is uneven. Deep indigo collects in the ridges of the material, black shades in the valleys, blues appear in slightly crooked lines. The pigment is streaked and faded, so no two sections look the same. A commercial dye house would call this a defect and throw it out. But here, the inconsistency is the point. The color on the fabric was not prod

Fast Company·Tech·15h ago

Yelp's AI Can Now Do Something RESTAURANTS Never Expected

When Alyssa Gangeri was running restaurants in New York more than a decade ago, Yelp was the bane of her existence, she says. She would regularly go down a rabbit hole, reading her restaurant’s reviews and scouring them for clues about when the diners had visited or who had served them. Both Gangeri and Yelp have evolved. Yelp has expanded beyond being a hub for reviews of local businesses into offering tools for those businesses. And today, Gangeri uses the company’s products to help run The Bu

Fast Company·Tech·15h ago
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Why Smart Rings Are About to Replace Your PHONE

Over the last few months, I've spent a lot of time talking to my computer. One underrated feature of the LLM revolution has been a remarkable leap in all kinds of dictation technology - even the fastest, cheapest models are getting very good at understanding and processing speech. I've tested lots of these apps, from WisprFlow to Monologue to Spokenly to Handy to so many others, and have found them all to be useful ways to quickly write emails, Slack messages, and more. They sometimes default to

The Verge·Tech·14h ago
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Apple Just Changed How You'll Pay for Your Next DEVICE

This image shows which Apple devices are included in its new leasing program. | Image: Apple Apple has officially introduced "Apple Upgrade," a new leasing program that aims to make it easier to get your hands on the latest iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch models. The service is launching today in the US, and works like a car lease - allowing users to keep a device at the end of their subscription period, pay off the device early, or upgrade early to a new model. This leasing program is roll

The Verge·Tech·13h ago
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The AI That Can CONTROL Your Entire Computer

Perplexity has expanded its agentic Personal Computer tool to Windows, allowing computers running the world's most popular OS to be used as a locally run AI system. Like the Mac version that Perplexity launched in April, Personal Computer for Windows operates like a "general-purpose digital worker" that can access local files and apps to perform actions on your behalf, such as creating documents and updating spreadsheets. This launch builds on Personal Computer integrations that Perplexity launc

The Verge·Tech·13h ago
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Why Logitech Just KILLED Its Handheld Gaming Plans

Logitech's new gaming boss, Robin Piispanen, tells me he likes the idea of gaming handhelds. "It's such a charming value proposition," he says, as we sip iced vanilla lattes at my local cafe. But he's not building one right now. He's not sure when or if Logitech should try again, after its underwhelming experiment with the Logitech G Cloud streaming handheld. "Right now, in this moment in time, there's bigger things for us to focus on than doing a second G Cloud," he tells me. Personally, I fe

The Verge·Tech·13h ago
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The ONE Problem AI Still Can't SOLVE

Until recently, governance felt like a solved problem—critical but entirely manageable. With the rise of AI, it is now the dominant enterprise anxiety. AI projects are stalling because companies lack the governance, visibility, and controls to deploy them effectively. I’ve watched this pattern play out across industries over the past two years. Organizations that moved quickly on adoption saw strong results in isolated use cases, but soon discovered their accountability infrastructure had not ke

Fast Company·Tech·14h ago
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The Data Center Sound People Are Calling TORTURE

People have found plenty to dislike about data centers, from their massive energy and water usage to their potential to drive up the cost of living in surrounding areas. But perhaps the biggest anxiety around data center development is the threat of noise pollution, and one Michigan community in crisis is arguing that living down the block from a data center can be nightmarish. Since 2024, residents in Dowagiac, Michigan, have reported nonstop noise from a local data center, not only making it u

Fast Company·Tech·14h ago
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The Stunning Map Revealing the World's Electric GRID

On an incredibly detailed new map, you can look through the world’s 120,000-plus power plants, from solar and wind farms to battery storage and coal and gas plants, along with nearly 3 million miles of transmission lines and hundreds of thousands of substations. Other layers include gas pipelines, flood risk, and power-hungry data centers. The map was built by Brian Bartholomew, an energy consultant who created it as part of a side project called OpenGridWorks, which provides publicly accessible

Fast Company·Tech·14h ago

Twelve South's Charging Tray Gets a Power UPGRADE

Following the original's debut at CES earlier this year, Twelve South is introducing a new version of its leather-wrapped Valet charging tray designed for use in places where space is at a premium. While the original Valet was 7.5-inches deep and large enough to serve as a catchall for a couple of items like your wallet and keys, the new Valet nearly halves that to 4.5-inches deep, so it's better suited for single items, like a pair of glasses. Despite being smaller, the new Valet brings some we

The Verge·Tech·13h ago

The Budget Handheld Fan That Actually BEATS the Heat

It’s not fancy, but it gets the job done for hours and hours on a single charge. Despite what influencers may say, you don’t need to spend $99.99 on Dyson’s HushJet Mini Cool or $149.99 for the Shark ChillPill to survive the summer whenever you leave the comfort of air-conditioning. My family has found all the comfort it needs to survive humid baseball games, sweltering concerts, and sweaty hikes with a couple of affordable handheld fans from a Chinese company called JisuLife that has spent th

The Verge·Tech·13h ago

Why These Sleepbuds Are Just the BEGINNING

A couple of years ago, I started falling asleep with Apple’s AirPods Pro in my ears. I’m a side sleeper, so this involves trying to carefully tuck my head into my pillow in a way that minimizes ear pain. It also means being jolted awake by low battery warnings during the night, then waiting for enough charge to pop them back in again. The ordeal is worthwhile, though, just to block out snores and calm my racing brain with a podcast or some ambient noise. This makes me an ideal candidate for Ozlo

Fast Company·Tech·12h ago

The A.I. Spending Question That Just Erased BILLIONS

Tech Stocks Tumble on Worries About A.I. Spending and China’s Chip Competition  The New York Times Micron, SK Hynix stocks sink as AI chip sell-off deepens  Yahoo Finance Stock Market Today: Chip Stocks Under Pressure as AI Worries Push Investors to Other Sectors  WSJ GSK invests £400m to move research centre to Cambridge as Burnham praises ‘vote of confidence’ in UK - business live  The Guardian Chip Rout Deepens on Circular Funding, China Competition Fears  Bloomberg.com

Google News·Tech·11h ago

Apple's Secret Device Could Land in Your Home This OCTOBER

For years, we've heard rumors of a new home hub device from Apple, meant to take on smart home devices like the Google Nest Hub Mini and Amazon's Echo Show. Besides "HomePod with a screen," details have been sparse. But now, a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman sheds some light on the alleged device, as well as a potential release window. According to Gurman, the new smart hub will feature a 7-inch square display and a brand-new operating system based on Apple's tvOS, with "grids of icons,

The Verge·Tech·11h ago

Why OpenAI Just Told ChatGPT to Stop Being SOMEONE ELSE

On the heels of a $1.5 billion copyright infringement ruling against Anthropic, OpenAI has adjusted ChatGPT’s programming to refuse requests to mimic the style of well-known authors. While the chatbot used to happily write in the voice of professional writers, attempts to convince it to do so now are met with a polite refusal and an suggested alternative. Fast Company, for instance, asked ChatGPT to write a story about a family in the Depression in the voice of John Steinbeck. The chatbot replie

Fast Company·Tech·11h ago

The Graphics Card COMEBACK Nobody Expected

The first modern GPU with 4GB of VRAM has appeared, as RAM prices and component shortages push tech prices higher. As Digital Foundry reports, a listing for an AMD Radeon RX 9050 with 4GB of RAM was spotted on ASRock's website by a user on X, the same day ASRock also launched an 8GB version of the RX 9050. Does it make sense to buy a graphics card with just 4GB of VRAM? According to the specs on ASRock's website, the 4GB version of the RX 9050 is built on AMD's RDNA 4 architecture and has a 64-

The Verge·Tech·10h ago
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The Age Verification Law That Will Change How MILLIONS Scroll Social Media

New Yorkers who want to see their Instagram or TikTok feed curated by an algorithm, or receive notification after midnight, will soon have to verify their ages to access those features. New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) released a set of final rules on how to implement the SAFE for Kids Act, signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul (D) in June 2024. The rules lay out in more detail what social media platforms subject to the law will need to do in order to comply, including standards fo

The Verge·Tech·8h ago

Tile's Best Bluetooth Tracker Just Hit Its LOWEST Price Ever

The Tile Pro offers the longest Bluetooth range of any Tile tracker. | Image: Tile Apple’s latest AirTag may seem like the obvious choice if you own an iPhone and are shopping for a Bluetooth tracker, but it’s not the most affordable option. For families that contain both Android and Apple devices, it might be better to pick up the latest Tile Pro instead. It works well across both platforms, and right now it’s on sale for $23.99 ($11 off) at Amazon and directly from Tile. This is its cheapest

The Verge·Tech·8h ago

Save $150 on the Smart Bike Trainer That Keeps You RIDING All Year

While the summer months are great for putting in the miles on your favorite bike, it can be frustrating to have to hang it up when the weather turns. This smart bike trainer turns your road bike into an indoor exercise bike, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to connect to your PC, iOS, or Android device, and support for a wide variety of interactive and training apps. Multiple retailers have the Kickr Core 2 on sale for $399.99 (usually $549.99) in both the Cog and Click version (Wahoo, Amazon) which fit

The Verge·Tech·8h ago

Apple Promises It Won't LOCK You Out If You Miss a Payment

Apple says it won't limit the capabilities of devices leased through its new Upgrade program if you miss a payment. In an emailed statement to The Verge, Apple spokesperson Brian Bumbery says, "There will be no restricted mode and/or there will be no limitations put on device functionality due to missed payments or default with the Apple Upgrade program." This confirmation comes after 9to5Mac uncovered code in an iOS 27 beta for a new "App Managed Features" system. This would reportedly allow fi

The Verge·Tech·7h ago

The FREE Upgrade YouTube Premium Subscribers Are About to GET

A YouTube Premium membership is about to come with a ton of new programming. According to an NBCUniversal announcement, starting early next year, YouTube Premium will include Peacock Premium at no additional cost.  Peacock Premium Plus has already been available via YouTube Primetime Channels since late June. Under the new deal, Peacock content will be available to millions of YouTube Premium subscribers as well. The deal will also extend NBCUniversal’s multiyear distribution agreement with YouT

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What Robotaxis Are REALLY Doing When No One's Watching

Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-California ) has proposed bill would direct federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehicle operators — action that follows a series of incidents in which robotaxis blocked fire trucks and impeded emergency responders.

TechCrunch·Tech·7h ago
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Why Your Next Mouse Might NEVER Need New Batteries

In June, Nintendo announced a new version of the Switch 2 that should let you easily replace its battery pack - but only for Europe. Logitech will do much the same. User-replaceable batteries will be the law in Europe in February 2027, but instead of bringing them to the rest of the world, Logitech plans to ship one version of its wireless mice to Europe and a different version everywhere else. That's the word from Logitech's new gaming boss, Robin Piispanen. We talked about it over iced vanilla

The Verge·Tech·7h ago
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What Librarians Know About AI That You DON'T

It’s built into your phone. Into your email. Into your search engine. Artificial intelligence is everywhere, to the point that avoiding it seems nigh on impossible—but there are ways to disable or ignore AI features, and librarians around the world are teaching their tech-averse patrons the ropes. “Avoiding AI” workshops are springing up at libraries, where patrons who may not be familiar with the technology can hear the pros and cons of its use, as well as get step-by-step instructions on how t

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Why AI Leaders Are BEGGING Government to Stop Them

Employees of OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as Google, Meta, Thinking Machines, Microsoft, Mistral, and other leading AI labs, have written a statement to the US government supporting a potential slowdown of sorts for frontier AI development - or at least a speed-up of global coordinated governance efforts. "Al could help create a dramatically better future, but that outcome is not guaranteed," the employees wrote in a statement. "The world's leading Al companies believe they could be close to au

The Verge·Tech·6h ago
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The Phone Trick That Could Get You ARRESTED at Customs

A Georgia man was charged with a felony for allegedly wiping his phone while being questioned by Customs and Border Protection. Samuel Tunick had something in common with others who have had their devices searched at airports: He was an activist. Unlike others who have had their phones seized with no explanation, Tunick was told that CBP needed to search his device to determine whether it contained child sexual abuse material, according to court filings. But Tunick's attorneys argue that the sea

The Verge·Tech·6h ago
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The $25 Gaming Headset That Plays TWO Audio Sources

The Hybrid adds Bluetooth functionality to the wired H3, seen here. | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge While most gaming headsets have moved towards low-latency wireless connections, there’s something to be said for a budget-friendly, capable wired headset. The EPOS H3 Hybrid is on sale for just $24.99 at Woot, a whopping 75 percent off its original price of $99.99. It has an unorthodox batch of features: USB-A and 3.5mm options for connecting to a controller or a PC, and Bluetooth suppor

The Verge·Tech·7h ago

The Chinese AI Model That's Making Silicon Valley NERVOUS

The release of the Chinese AI model Kimi K3 was a flashpoint in the AI world, sharpening the debate over whether the most capable models should be closely held by individual companies, usually U.S. tech firms, or freely and transparently distributed in the tradition of open-source software. Not only did the high-performing Kimi K3 challenge the cherished Silicon Valley notion that Western AI labs still lead their Chinese counterparts in large language models, though likely by only a hair, but it

Boost Mobile's Back-to-School Deal Makes First Phones AFFORDABLE

Back-to-school shopping usually means backpacks, notebooks and dorm-room basics. But for many families, a phone plan — or a first phone — has become just as essential.  Boost Mobile is leaning into that rite of passage with a slate of back-to-school tech deals aimed at parents looking to get their kids connected without committing to a traditional […]

Variety·Tech·5h ago

Why Wikimedia Workers Are Organizing Against Their OWN Foundation

In June, UK staff at the nonprofit that runs Wikipedia became the first to announce their intentions to form a union. Now, US-based employees at the Wikimedia Foundation are joining the union drive, but management at the nonprofit have declined to voluntarily recognize their union. "While the Wikimedia Foundation touts to the public that they plan to take a neutral stance in our organizing efforts, they have already proven that not to be the case behind the scenes," a press release sent by Commu

The Verge·Tech·5h ago

The BIZARRE eBay Cyberstalking Case That Just Cost $56 Million

eBay and three former executives will pay $55.7 million as part of a settlement with a Massachusetts couple targeted with a bizarre harassment and cyberstalking campaign in 2019, as reported earlier by CNBC. The settlement will resolve a lengthy legal saga that revealed how eBay's former executives sent live insects, a bloody pig mask, a funeral wreath, and other strange items to David and Ina Steiner over their newsletter's coverage of eBay. The Steiners, who operate the EcommerceBytes newslett

The Verge·Tech·5h ago
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The Foreign Technology America Just Decided to BAN

The Chinese robot maker, Unitree, will likely be impacted by the ban. | Bloomberg via Getty Images The US government is targeting China with a new import ban on "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters made in foreign countries, as reported earlier by Reuters. In an announcement on Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission says the ban will include "mobile" robots, such as humanoid and quadruped models - but it is not limited to robots that walk around. Though the FCC says the move

The Verge·Tech·3h ago
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Why Willie Nelson Is Declaring War on BIG TECH Infrastructure

Willie Nelson has spoken out against the construction of data centers across America, releasing a statement encouraging citizens to fight the proliferation of facilities that “only destroy the environment around them.” The country legend published an open letter on social media describing how he grew up in Abbott, Texas, and that the community needs to […]

Variety·Tech·4h ago
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Why America Just BANNED an Entire Category of Chinese Robots

Move comes as the Trump administration has increasingly sought to keep Chinese technology out of the US The Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on humanoid robots from China on Tuesday, saying that the technology poses “unacceptable risks” to the country’s national security. The move comes as the Trump administration has increasingly sought to keep Chinese technology out of the US. The FCC defines the banned robots as “advanced robotic devices”, which include humanoids and animal-l

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Why Johnson & Johnson Just Agreed to Pay $5.5 BILLION

Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5bn to settle talc cancer lawsuits  Al Jazeera Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits  BBC Johnson & Johnson to pay $5.5bn settlement in talc cancer lawsuit  The Guardian Johnson & Johnson Agrees to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc Lawsuits  WSJ J&J reaches sweeping talc deal that could end decade of litigation  Reuters

The Work Strategy That Could Lead to Your PROMOTION

You might have heard the term “wildflowering” in the dating world. According to a piece in Psychology Today, it “means allowing a relationship to either wilt or bloom completely organically without enforcing any particular timelines, labels, or expectations.” In other words, it’s the idea of letting relationships unfold instead of trying to force them.  According to Macaire Montini, VP of People and Culture at the HR platform HiBob, it’s also how careers should work in the AI era. Artificial int

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The CHIPMAKER Exodus That's Terrifying Wall Street RIGHT NOW

AI stock sell-off deepens as investors dump chipmakers  Financial Times Shares slip as chip stocks come under heavy selling: Here's why  Yahoo Finance SK Hynix shares plunge 13% in Seoul as chip sell-off deepens  CNBC Oil Extends Decline, Asian Stocks Set for Losses: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com Asian chip stocks slide as China competition fears rattle AI trade  Reuters

How to Turn Your Big Idea Into REAL Impact

Peter Drucker was the quintessential management visionary. Often decades ahead of his time, he developed concepts like the knowledge worker and management by objectives long before they were on anybody else’s radar. It was for good reason that the corporate elite hung on his every word as if they were supplicants granted an audience with an ancient oracle. Yet when Drucker first met Thomas J. Watson, he was taken aback. “He began talking about something called data processing,” Drucker recalled,

Would You Work HARDER If You Knew Your Boss's Anti-Union STANCE?

Unions have grown more popular in recent years, with 16.5 million workers represented by a union in 2025—the highest share of the overall workforce in 16 years. As workers have mounted high-profile union campaigns at companies like Starbucks and Amazon, some employers have openly pushed back on those efforts, in turn becoming increasingly vocal about their opposition to unions.   New research from Cornell University indicates that a company’s stance on unions can have a measurable impact on its

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Why AI Transformation Is Now the CEO's RESPONSIBILITY

Most conversations about AI-ready leadership focus on the technology— which workflows to rebuild, which tools to buy. True, the CEO must endorse these decisions but that isn’t their role. In the AI era, their role is one of people transformation and the readiness that matters most is their own willingness to lead it first. At Star, we call this “organizational recomposition,” and it is by far a harder job than many realize. It means taking the talent, skills, and capabilities of the people you h

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Why the Creator Economy Needs Hollywood's PLAYBOOK

Spend five minutes reading the coverage coming out of Cannes this year and you’d think there weren’t any movie stars left on billion-dollar yachts in the harbor. The celebrities this year were creators, all making mega deals back on shore. Brands are building creator strategies. Agencies are launching creator practices. Investors are pouring capital into creator businesses. But from where I sit, after more than two decades running an entertainment marketing agency, something feels off. The marke

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Warren Buffett's Answer When Asked About the IDEAL Workplace

For Warren Buffett’s authorized biography, The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, the billionaire investor gave writer Alice Schroeder unprecedented access to explore his opinions and philosophy of life. That exploration resulted in a book filled with rare gems. On the topic of career advancement, consider what Buffett said: “People ask me where they should go to work, and I always tell them to go to work for whom they admire the most. It’s crazy to take little in-between jobs ju

How Canal+ Just Boosted Revenue by 40% With ONE Strategic Move

Canal+ Group, the parent company of “Paddington” producer Studiocanal, saw its revenue climb 40% to €4.3 billion ($4.8 billion) for the first half of 2026, boosted by the acquisition of MultiChoice which has significantly expanded the pay-TV group’s footprint across Africa. The group, which is listed at the London stock exchange, said it had already […]

Variety·Business·11h ago
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The $5.5 Billion SECRET Johnson & Johnson Just Agreed to Pay

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The $5.5 Billion Settlement That Could Finally END Johnson & Johnson's Talc Crisis

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5 billion to tie up remaining lawsuits that claim its talc products caused ovarian cancer. The drugmaker, which has been fighting talc-related lawsuits for more than a decade, said that the settlement is conditioned on at least 95% of remaining claimants participating. A U.S. bankruptcy court judge denied a $9 billion settlement proposed by company subsidiary Red River Talc last year that would have been one of the biggest mass tort settlements in history.

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The AI Cost That Finally Made Wall Street PANIC

Working hard, or bear-ly working? | Cath Virginia It's earnings season, and investors got an unpleasant surprise from Google: an increase on its spending estimate, to as much as $205 billion - from the last quarter's projection of up to $190 billion. Even the lower end of Google's new projected range - $195 billion - is much more than the company had previously forecast as its top end spending. Now, look, I recognize that there's an impulse to say things like "What's $15 billion between friend

Big Oil's Profits Are SOARING While the Planet Burns This Summer

This summer, millions of people have felt the dire consequences of climate change as they faced extreme, record-breaking heat. And the Big Oil companies fueling those heat waves are seeing their profits soar, a new analysis finds.  In the first quarter of 2026, the world’s six biggest oil companies—BP, Chevron, Eni, ExxonMobil, Shell and TotalEnergies—saw a combined net income of $23 billion. For Q2, that figure is expected to nearly double to $45 billion, according to an Oxfam report based on 

Why Ari Emanuel Says This Lawsuit Could DESTROY Competition

Hollywood powerbroker Ari Emanuel rallied to the defense of his friend and business associate David Ellison, claiming that the state attorneys general trying to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal are threatening to “destroy” competition in the entertainment industry. Emanuel, who is CEO of TKO Group and former head of Endeavor, penned an op-ed published […]

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The Pentagon Just REWROTE How It Counts War Casualties

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What Fauci's Secret Diary FINALLY Reveals About the Pandemic

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Trump's Demand That Could CANCEL Congress's Summer

Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill  AP News Thune tries to fend off Trump’s war on the Senate recess  Politico Thune's shield against Trump  Axios Trump demands Senate stay in Washington to pass voting bill  The Washington Post 'Show me how this ends.' Thune responds to Trump's escalated calls to pass SAVE America Act  PBS

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The Michigan Debate Moment That Has Everyone Asking: Did He Just Call Her WHAT?

At the final debate before next week’s Democratic primary for Senate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens showcased their wildly different ideological stances and political styles.

The Trump Order That Could Change How You VOTE This November

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The UI Tweak That Made Arizona's Vote Verification DRAMATICALLY Faster

To cut down on the time it takes to verify signatures for early ballots, election officials in Arizona’s largest county made a simple UI change. All it took was less scrolling. When people in Maricopa County vote early, they sign green affidavit envelopes that are scanned into a county system; election officials then compare that signature with the voter’s signature on file. The county uses an an enterprise-built, custom system designed in-house to do the comparisons digitally, but the previous

Lindsey Graham's Final MISSION Nears Completion as World Leaders GATHER

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The Meetings That Could Reshape TWO Wars at Once

President Trump is set to hold separate meetings with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are today. And, Temporary Protected Status holders may face deportation soon.

NPR·Politics·14h ago
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Why the Government Wants YOUR Emergency Room Records

Why is a tiny federal agency demanding detailed medical records from emergency room visits? That’s a question that, as yet, doesn’t have a good answer. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been pressuring executives from at least 100 hospitals to start sending detailed medical records by the end of the year, according to an internal memo obtained as part of an investigation by KFF Health News. This would mean that hospitals would be required to hand over the personally identifiable

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McConnell Releases Rare Health Update With NEW Photo

McConnell Gives Rare Health Update And Releases New Photo  Forbes Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s message to Sen. Mitch McConnell: Disclose more about health or resign  CNN McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic  The New York Times Mitch McConnell’s office releases new photo, statement that he’s still recovering  Louisville Public Media McConnell out of hospital but still not 'medically cleared' to return to work  BBC

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The Bills That Could Expose When AI Is MANIPULATING You

Political advertising disclosures in the U.S. used to be fairly simple. Since 2002, campaigns recorded commercials for television and radio that have been required to include information about who paid for them along with language that they “approve this message.” Political advertising today isn’t always that straightforward. Thanks to AI and paid influencers, plenty of political ads don’t follow that standard script anymore, leaving voters in the dark about what they’re seeing. Instead of just

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Mitch McConnell shares new photo, health update; says he won't attend Fancy Farm - WLWT

Mitch McConnell shares new photo, health update; says he won't attend Fancy Farm  WLWT McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic  The New York Times Mitch McConnell’s office releases new photo, statement that he’s still recovering  Louisville Public Media McConnell shares second photo amid absence, says he will not attend Kentucky political event  Kentucky Lantern Beshear says McConnell should disclose health details or resign  The Hill

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The Supreme Court Case That Could Change How You VOTE This Fall

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from President Donald Trump that could dramatically change mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections. The Justice Department asked the justices to halt for now lower court decisions blocking the sweeping changes in nearly half the country. The request comes shortly after Trump delivered a primetime address elevating his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of elections, an

The FCC Move That Former Officials Are Calling an ASSAULT

The FCC and its current chairman, Brendan Carr, were blasted by former heads of the agency and other officials as pursuing a campaign to “censor Disney’s and ABC’s speech” with its highly unusual early review of spectrum licenses for eight ABC-owned TV stations. In a filing Tuesday with the FCC, the officials — who served […]

Variety·Politics·11h ago

Trump's Plan to Fight China in the Place You'd NEVER Expect

The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence around the world, after it had put a halt to many of those initiatives last year during a flurry of budget and personnel cuts. The administration notified Congress late last week that it intends to spend $175.8 million to replace outdated and aging undersea telecommunications cables in the Caribbean and Central America to prevent China from moving

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Three World Leaders Just Gathered at a FUNERAL That Could Change Everything

Live updates: Trump joins Zelensky and Netanyahu at Lindsey Graham's funeral after talks  BBC Trump Loved Graham, Not So Much His Beloved Senate  The New York Times President Trump to Lead Tributes to Lindsey Graham at Washington Funeral  WSJ Lindsey Graham’s death leaves Trump reflecting on his own mortality  The Washington Post Graham's casket arrives at Washington National Cathedral  BBC

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Why Washington Just Said GOODBYE to a Senate Giant

Washington says goodbye to Sen. Lindsey Graham  NBC News President Trump to Lead Tributes to Lindsey Graham at Washington Funeral  WSJ Trump Loved Graham, Not So Much His Beloved Senate  The New York Times Lindsey Graham’s death leaves Trump reflecting on his own mortality  The Washington Post Live updates: D.C. bids farewell to Lindsey Graham; Trump meets with Netanyahu and Zelenskyy  NBC News

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Why Washington Is Saying Goodbye to One of Its Most POWERFUL Figures

In a day of tributes, Lindsey Graham is remembered as a tireless Washington mainstay  NPR Lindsey Graham remembered by Trump as 'giant of the US Senate' at funeral  BBC Live updates: D.C. bids farewell to Lindsey Graham; Trump meets with Netanyahu and Zelenskyy  NBC News Lindsey Graham’s death leaves Trump reflecting on his own mortality  The Washington Post Lindsey Graham eulogized as an ‘American original’ with global reach  AP News

The Newsom Affair That Could DERAIL His Presidential Dreams

Newsom affair with friend's wife resurfaces amid presidential run rumors  SFGATE Aide Who Had Affair With Newsom 20 Years Ago Details Her Experience  The New York Times Former Gavin Newsom aide shares fresh details of affair  The Guardian Former aide shares details of decades-old affair with Newsom in Vanity Fair essay  The Hill Former Newsom aide reveals new details of affair from 20 years ago  USA Today

International

Why Asia Is Now 'Scraping the Bottom of the BARREL' for Oil

The Houthi threat to Saudi oil exports comes as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines are still reeling from the closure of the strait of Hormuz Governments in Asia are scrambling to avoid their second major energy crisis in six months, as another maritime chokepoint in the Middle East faces a violent blockade, leaving only the Suez canal completely open for the free movement of gulf oil. Countries like Japan, the Philippines, Thailand and South Korea – which rely on Middle East oil for up to 9

Why Millions Across Asia Are Saying 'We Have Lost EVERYTHING'

From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown “It rained for 10 days and 10 nights, non-stop – I’d never seen anything like it,” says Anar Gul, a construction worker who lives in the remote district of Dur Baba in eastern Afghanistan. The houses in his village are built from stone and mud, which makes them extremely vulnerable to heavy rains. After days of rain, Gul’s kitchen collapsed and his neighbour, Sayed Afsar Sadat, saw a large part of

Why Netanyahu's Trump Meeting Might BACKFIRE Spectacularly

Why this time around, Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump might not go to script  CNN Netanyahu’s first meeting with Trump since the Iran war began is a chance to smooth over strains  The Seattle Times Trump to host Netanyahu, Zelenskiy as Ukraine, Iran wars reach critical stages  Reuters Trump says US 'winning big time' against Tehran as Netanyahu prepares to unveil new Iran intel  Fox News Iran war live: Trump says ‘friendly’ talks ongoing; Netanyahu arrives in US  Al Jazeera

Netanyahu's First Meeting With Trump Since Iran War ERUPTED

The meeting comes as both face pressures at home. Netanyahu is up for reelection, embattled in part due to his deteriorating relationship with Trump. Trump is under pressure to end an unpopular war.

NPR·International·18h ago
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What Trump's 'Go Back to What We Were Doing' REALLY Means for Iran

Iran War Live Updates: Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if new talks stall  CBS News Iran war live: Trump says US talking to Tehran, set to meet Netanyahu  Al Jazeera Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours  Reuters Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes  BBC America has few good options for a “massive attack” on Iran  The Economist

Why 300,000 Acres Are Burning RIGHT BEFORE Europe's Worst Heat Wave

Faced with unprecedented blazes, firefighters in both countries are using a brief window of opportunity to bring the flames under control before temperatures spike.

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People TRAPPED as Earthquake Strikes Major Shopping Center

An ⁠earthquake ​with ⁠a ⁠preliminary magnitude ​of ‌7.1 ‌struck ‌the country’s Kumamoto prefecture An aerial image shows the damaged Aeon mall after an earthquake in Kashima, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan. The ⁠UN nuclear watchdog said ⁠that Japan’s ​nuclear regulation ⁠authority has informed it that there ⁠is ​no ‌damage ‌or safety issues ‌at the Sendai nuclear power plant after a ‌7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s southern ​Kumamoto prefecture. Continue reading...

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What Trapped Dozens Inside a COLLAPSING Mall in Japan

Deaths expected as Kumamoto shook by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildings A 6.8-magnitude earthquake has shaken south Japan, leaving at least 50 people injured, with some trapped and presumed dead inside a partly collapsed shopping mall. The earthquake hit the Kumamoto prefecture on the southern Kyushu island late on Tuesday afternoon, knocking out power to thousands of homes and damaging roads, bridges and buildings. Continue reading...

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The Disaster Unfolding Beneath a Japanese Shopping Mall RIGHT NOW

Powerful quake hits southern Japan, deaths feared in shopping mall blast  Reuters Live updates: Many people trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake  CNN A 7.1 quake hits Japan's Kyushu, trapping people in a collapsed shopping center  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB Kumamoto Castle, a Famed Landmark, Is Damaged in the Japan Earthquake  The New York Times People trapped and injured after powerful earthquake strikes Japan  Yahoo

Why Canadians Are Suddenly AVOIDING America by the Billions

Data shows Canadians have replaced US vacations with other international trips in apparent rebuke to Trump Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to the US in 2025 than in the previous year, as Donald Trump’s hostile policies towards his northern neighbour continue to incur an economic cost, new government data shows. The research also indicates that Canadians are not bucking travel overall and instead have replaced US vacations with other international destinations, in a rebuke to Trump’s tariff

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The CRITICAL Shipping Route Iran Just Put in DANGER

Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war have led Saudi Arabia to rely on an alternative route for exporting oil. Our reporter Rebecca F. Elliott explains how that route is now threatened by the Houthis, a Yemeni militia supported by Iran.

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The Shopping Mall Collapse That Has HUNDREDS Trapped

Live updates: Japan earthquake; Many people trapped in collapsed shopping mall  CNN Many Feared Trapped in Mall Collapse After Japan Earthquake, Officials Say  The New York Times Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts  CNN People trapped and injured after powerful earthquake strikes Japan  Yahoo Destroyed Aeon mall had just reopened for 'fresh start' a decade on from deadly quake  Reuters

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What Trump and Netanyahu Just Agreed On That Changes EVERYTHING

Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war  AP News Live updates: Trump-Netanyahu meeting underway after US president brushes off pressure to escalate war  CNN Bibi gets his meeting but not much else  Politico Netanyahu returns to a skeptical Trump as Iran war grinds on  The Washington Post A diminished Bibi arrives for his moment with Trump  Axios

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The Desperate Search Unfolding Inside Japan's Collapsed BUILDINGS

Japan earthquake searches continue overnight, with people missing in collapsed mall and factory  BBC Many Feared Trapped in Mall Collapse After Japan Earthquake, Officials Say  The New York Times Destroyed Aeon mall had just reopened for 'fresh start' a decade on from deadly quake  Reuters A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island and dozens are injured or missing  AP News Historic Japanese Castle Damaged in 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake  Hyperallergic

The Gulf's Bold Plan to Make Iran PAY for Hormuz

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz  Reuters Iran Rejects Omani Proposal to Share Strait of Hormuz, Demands More Control  WSJ World in Brief: Trump says America and Iran are talking; tech sell-off deepens  The Economist Iran and Oman exchange proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz  Al Jazeera Iran hosts Hormuz calls with Saudi Arabia, Oman as Trump hails ‘good talks’  CNBC

Science

What Money Stress Is ACTUALLY Doing to Your Brain

As if you didn’t have enough to worry about: Now, it turns out, stressing about money could have a long-term effect on your brain. A new study, published in Innovation in Aging, looked at data collected from 2,759 people over the course of more than seven decades, in what is known as the 1946 British birth cohort. The U.K. Medical Research Council’s National Survey of Health and Development collected participiants’ information through questionnaires and home and clinic visits. The origins of the

The Science That Can Now PROVE Climate Change Caused That Storm

When a devastating heat wave, hurricane, flood or wildfire strikes, people often want to know: How much did human-caused climate change influence this event, if at all? For many years, scientists could answer that question only in general terms. They knew that human-caused climate change was increasing the frequency or intensity of some kinds of extreme weather, but determining its influence on a particular event was much more difficult. Today, researchers can provide a scientifically grounded a

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What Tonight's Buck Moon Reveals About This SUMMER

Fifty-seven years ago, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Most Americans won’t ever step foot on the moon, or even see it up close. But with this week’s “buck moon,” you can get a pretty good view.  Here’s everything you need to know about July’s full moon, which hits its peak on Wednesday, July 29, at 10:36 a.m. ET. Why is it called a “buck moon”? July’s full moon is annually labeled the “buck moon” because the

Health

The Little Blue Pill's SHOCKING Second Purpose Scientists Just Discovered

A recent study found that sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may stop cancer from metastasizing. BSIP/Getty Images Researchers report that the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may help slow the spread of cancer. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, appears to interfere with cancer cells’ ability to metastasize and travel to other parts of the body. More research is needed to determine if Viagra would be more effective against certain types of cancer and whether the drug can

The New Pill That Could Make Statins OBSOLETE

Lipfendra, a new once-daily pill for high cholesterol, can be taken instead of or alongside a statin. Iryna Veklich · Moment / Getty Images The FDA has approved Lipfendra, a new drug for adults with high LDL cholesterol. It is the first PCSK9 inhibitor in its class to come as a pill; the other three treatments require shots. Lipfendra can be taken instead of or alongside a statin to lower high LDL cholesterol. People with high cholesterol levels now have a new treatment option: a once-daily

Why Ozempic Users Stay THIN for Over a Year

Recent research has found that GLP-1s, like Ozempic and Wegovy, can help you maintain a lower calorie intake for more than a year. Image Credit: Jon Challicom/Getty A new study found that people taking semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) maintained a significantly lower calorie intake after 60 weeks on the medication. Participants taking semaglutide consistently consumed 24% to 30% fewer calories than those receiving a placebo throughout the study. The findings suggest semaglutide may continue

The New Guidelines That Just Made MILLIONS More Americans Patients

Three studies evaluated the potential impact of new cholesterol guidelines, which are expected to improve treatment outcomes. Getty Images The AHA, ACC, and other medical organizations released new cholesterol guidelines in 2026. Three studies evaluated the potential impact of the new guidelines and found that they could expand treatment options. With more than half of U.S. adults eligible for statin therapy under the new guidelines, experts say early intervention is key to cholesterol manag

The Women's Health Condition Silently DESTROYING Hearts

A new study found that females with PMOS (formerly PCOS) may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: andreswd/Getty Females with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) were about four times more likely to develop heart or artery disease than those without it, according to a new study. The elevated risk held even after researchers accounted for diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The study authors said it was the largest U.S. a

Your Daily Coffee Habit Just Got the All-Clear From HEART Doctors

The American Heart Association (AHA) states that up to 5 cups of black coffee a day is safe for most people. Image Credit: Filmstax/Getty The American Heart Association (AHA) published a statement confirming how much caffeinated coffee is safe to drink each day.  Adding flavorings like sugar, cream, and syrups to coffee can cancel out coffee’s heart-health benefits, however.  The statement noted that the higher levels of caffeine in energy drinks can be harmful to heart health. A growing bod

The One Food That Could SAVE Your Heart

Research shows that eating an avocado a day may help reduce heart disease risk in people with obesity. Image Credit: Thai Liang Lim/Getty A recent study has found that eating an avocado a day may help lower the risk of heart disease in people with obesity.  The researchers found that this was associated with lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, which are proteins that transport cholesterol through the body.  Avocados can also provide various other health benefits, such as

Why the Military's New Testosterone Test Has Experts ALARMED

The U.S. military will begin screening service members for testosterone deficiency to “optimize” health. Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military will begin annual screening for testosterone deficiency among service members ages 30 and older. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may benefit people with a confirmed deficiency, but there are risks, including impaired fertility. A single blood test cannot diagnose low testosterone; other symptoms must also

The FDA Just Approved Something It Warned Was DANGEROUS

Photo taken on Aug. 23, 2021 shows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Silver Spring, Maryland, the United States. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua via Getty Images) On the first day of a two-day meeting, an FDA advisory panel voted in favor of four types of peptides to be sold as compounded medications. Proponents describe wellness peptides as a “fountain of youth” that can promote healing from injury and improved overall wellness. Doctors and scientists say the safety and effectiveness of i

The Cultural Activities That Actually REVERSE Aging

Research shows that regular cultural engagement can slow physiological aging in older adults. Image Credit: AzmanJaka/Getty A new study claims that older adults who regularly attend cultural events such as museums, movies, and theater tend to have a lower physiological age, meaning their bodies function younger than their years. Those who engaged culturally every few months or more had an average physiological age of about 3 years less than those with less participation, despite similar actu

The Drugstore Combo Women Are Using to ESCAPE Menopause

Proponents of the “menopause cocktail” say that a combination of allergy and acid reflux medications helps alleviate menopause symptoms. Image Credit: Pekic/Getty The viral “menopause cocktail” involves a mix of allergy and acid-reducing medications to reportedly help manage menopause symptoms.  Experts caution that the trend reflects gaps in menopause care and lacks sufficient evidence around safety and effectiveness. Long-term use of the medications may carry risks, including masking under

How Rural Patients Are Getting Big-City Care Without LEAVING Home

After a heart attack left Angie Lindsey (right) with heart failure, a remote monitoring device helped her care team manage her condition from afar, making specialized care more accessible from her rural Missouri home. After surviving a heart attack, Angie Lindsey developed heart failure that required her to travel hours from her rural Missouri home for specialized care. An implanted remote heart-monitoring device now allows her care team to track changes in her heart health and adjust treatm

Why Health Officials Say IGNORE the Outbreak Warnings

As federal health officials investigate possible sources of the cyclospora outbreak, experts say most fruits and vegetables remain safe to consume. Getty Images The FDA reports that no product samples have been confirmed as positive for cyclospora amid fears over consumption of lettuce, herbs, and other produce.  As health officials investigate possible sources of the multi-state outbreak that has sickened thousands, consumers should stay informed about product recalls and continue washing p

The Tracking Method That Changed How Rumer Willis Sees Her BODY

Rumer Willis is sharing how hormone tracking helped her better understand her cycle, and why she’s encouraging other women to better understand their reproductive health. Photo by Victoria Wall Harris Rumer Willis says hormone tracking helped her better understand her cycle. Experts say at-home hormone tests may help confirm ovulation and guide fertility planning. Willis hopes more women feel empowered to advocate for their reproductive health. When actress Rumer Willis gave birth to her dau

The TikTok Sleep Hack Everyone's Trying But Scientists Question

A popular TikTok trend suggests that eating dinner 4 to 5 hours before bed can improve sleep quality. Image credit: Olga Rolenko · Moment/Getty “Early-bird dinners” are a growing social media trend, with some TikTokers claiming that eating earlier can improve sleep quality. Experts agree that consuming the last meal of the day earlier in the evening may help with getting a better night’s rest. Eating dinner earlier may also offer additional benefits, such as reducing acid reflux and improvin

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The Hospital Designed Like a HOTEL for Women Facing the Scariest PREGNANCIES

Squint and you might see what looks like a hotel room inside Nemours Children’s Health, a pediatric hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. The hospital’s new Advanced Delivery Unit—which treats patients during the complicated, long, and fearful process of going through a high-risk pregnancy—is much more akin to a guest-centric boutique hotel than a sterile labor and delivery ward. For a hospital, it offers an uncommon, but much-needed, level of hospitality. “What people think of these sorts of worst-

The Pain Relief Breakthrough That Could Make Opioids OBSOLETE

A new fast-acting pain relief medication contains the active ingredients acetaminophen (Tylenol) and naproxen (Aleve). Photo courtesy of Kenvue Federal regulators have approved a new pain medication that combines the attributes of Tylenol and Aleve. The new product, Tylenol with Naproxen, is expected to be available soon as an over-the-counter medication in retail establishments across the United States. Advocates say the combination medication provides the fast-acting relief of Tylenol and

Sports

Why Milei Claims US Democrats Are Sabotaging Argentina's WORLD CUP

President also blames Brazil and Mexico and says online critics ‘do not want the ideas of freedom to succeed’ More than a week has passed since Ferran Torres scored the extra-time goal that gave Spain its second World Cup, but – at least for Argentina’s president – the tournament is not over. Javier Milei has claimed that a coordinated “anti-Argentina campaign” was behind criticism of the country’s team, accusations of racism among its fans and conspiracy theories alleging that Lionel Messi’s si

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Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Are RETURNING for What Everyone Wanted

“Obsession” star Michael Johnston is in early talks to join the fourth installment of “The Mummy,” Variety has confirmed. Johnston previously starred in the TV series “Teen Wolf,” but this year’s “Obsession” brought him to the attention of moviegoers when the low-budget Curry Barker horror film became a box-office sensation. As previously reported, Academy Award winners Brendan […]

Why Ariana Grande Is SUING Over Music No One's Heard

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against anonymous hackers, claiming that they gained backdoor access to devices that led to the leak of unreleased songs and footage from recording sessions and music videos. The suit, filed on Monday in Los Angeles and reviewed by Variety, targets a group of unnamed John Does for phishing scams […]

Ryan Reynolds' Jeanpool Stunt and Comic-Con's WILDEST Moments

A new fandom took over San Diego Comic-Con this year: “Dungeon Crawler Carl.” While there were plenty of Marvel and DC superheroes walking around the convention center and the surrounding Gaslamp Quarter (not to mention the Trekkies and “Star Wars” storm troopers, and the other comic book cosplayers), there were just as many people sporting […]

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What Tom Holland Just Did That Has Marvel Fans LOSING Their Minds

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling Tom Holland’s fourth standalone movie “a grounded Spider-Man tale” that is “thrilling, heartfelt and confidently character driven.” Fandango correspondent Erik Davis shared a glowing review on X, writing that director Destin Daniel Cretton’s sequel “feels deeper, more thoughtful […]

Catherine Zeta-Jones Goes LETHAL in HBO Max's New Thriller

Warner Bros. Discovery has acquired revenge thriller “Kill Jackie,” starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, for HBO Max in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, France and Belgium. The deal takes in two of HBO’s most established streaming markets, the Nordics and Spain, where SVOD services HBO Nordics and HBO España launched as far back as 2012 […]

The Lee Chang-dong Film Everyone Will Be Watching BEFORE Netflix

Lee Chang-dong’s “Possible Love” will open in Korean theaters September 23, followed by select theatrical releases in Australia Oct. 22 and in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland and Japan Oct. 23, before streaming globally on Netflix starting November 6. The film’s world premiere will be at the Venice Film Festival and North American Premiere at […]

What Trump Said About This CNN Host That She EXPECTED All Along

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins was “not surprised” that U.S. President Donald Trump insulted her during his speech at Friday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. During an appearance on “The Daily Show” on Monday, Collins — who serves as CNN’s chief White House correspondent — debriefed the event with Jon Stewart. “In the room, I was not […]

Xinemarte's Immersive Cinematic Platform Makes Malaysia DEBUT

Xinemarte, the immersive cinematic art platform developed by Los Angeles-based creative technology company SQNXR, has made its Malaysia premiere as a special program at the recently concluded 9th Malaysia International Film Festival in Kuala Lumpur. The platform’s Kuala Lumpur rollout began a day ahead of MIFFest’s opening, and marks the second stop in Xinemarte’s Asian […]

Chrysalis Lands Vietnam Deal With CJ CGV for September RELEASE

“Chrysalis” has secured a theatrical distribution deal in Vietnam through CJ CGV Vietnam, the country’s leading multiplex operator and distributor, with a nationwide release set for Sept. 11. The film will open locally as “Mãi Nợ Một Lời Tạm Biệt,” rendered in English as “The Farewell I Never Gave.” The international title remains “Chrysalis.” The […]

Bitter's End Boards San Sebastian Competition Title for SALES

San Sebastian Film Festival competition title “In My Father’s Room” has been added to Bitters End’s fall sales slate. The film marks the feature directorial debut of best-selling novelist Maha Harada. Known in Japan under the title “Muyou no Hito,” the drama is adapted from Harada’s own short story “An Unnecessary Man.” The cast includes […]

San Sebastián Unveils Lineup With Pablo Larraín and Mike LEIGH

Buzzy new projects from “Jacky,” “Spencer” and “Maria” director Pablo Larraín, and Benjamín Naishtat will be joined by Mike Leigh’s “Tender Loving Care” in main competition at September’s San Sebastián Film Festival.   Also making the cut are new titles from Nicole Garcia – Marion Coillard starrer “7:40 ce matin-là/Milo,’ as well as Maha Harada’s […]

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'The Odyssey' Holds Top Spot as Vijay's Film Debuts at No. 5

Universal’s blockbuster event release “The Odyssey” maintained its grip on the U.K. and Ireland box office, securing a second consecutive weekend at No. 1. Christopher Nolan’s epic spectacle added £11.8 million ($15.7 million) in its sophomore frame, representing a remarkably light holdover drop and elevating its local gross to £35.3 million ($46.9 million) after 10 […]

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ABC News Launches True Crime Series on Luigi Mangione MYSTERY

ABC News is going after true-crime superfans with the launch of the “20/20 True Crime+” subscription tier on Apple Podcasts. The new podcast subscription, available as of Tuesday (July 28), provides ad-free access to all “20/20” content from new and archival episodes and narrative series, as well as early access to new releases and exclusive […]

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Carín León and Rauw Alejandro Dominate Premios Juventud NOMINATIONS

TelevisaUnivision has announced the nominees for the 23rd edition of Premios Juventud, airing live on September 3 from the Starlite Amphitheater in Marbella, Spain. Carín León leads with nine nominations, followed by Beéle, Kany García and Rauw Alejandro with seven nods apiece. Artists with six nominations include Eladio Carrión, Farruko, Karol G, Manuel Turizo, Ovy […]

Why Spider-Man's MATURE New Adventure Is Trying Too Hard

It’s got a hero with a healthy dollop of inner turmoil under his wholesome façade, and a villain who’s far from a hissable cartoon. Yet if the movie is fun at times, it’s also arduous, episodic, and half an hour too long. I was glad that "Brand New Day" didn’t get lost in the superhero-fatigue syndrome of CGI overkill, but the movie is more busy and self-serious than it is emotionally involving.

The African Fantasy Epic Coming to Life With POWERHOUSE Cast

Paramount has released the trailer for “Children of Blood and Bone,” which hits theaters Jan. 15, 2027. “In the epic fantasy world of Orïsha, a young woman goes on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people,” the logline reads. “She and her brother ally with the daughter and son […]

Anna Kendrick's New Thriller Just Found Its STREAMING Home

Anna Kendrick-led action thriller “Embassy” is set to land on MGM+ in the U.S. The high octane six-part series, created and written by Rom Lotan, stars Kendrick (“A Simple Favor”) as an American diplomat called Layla opposite Sam Heughan (“Outlander”) as her British ex-fiancé and J.K. Simmons (“Whiplash”) as the U.S. ambassador. John Strickland (“Bodyguard”) […]

Robert Pattinson Just Signed On to a Play That Could SHOCK Audiences

Playwright Max Wolf Friedlich, who made his Broadway debut with the buzzy thriller “Job,” is returning to the New York stage. His new show “The Holes” will premiere off-Broadway this fall. Robert Pattinson is executive producing “The Holes” with Brighton McCloskey through their company Icki Eneo Arlo, marking the team’s first foray into theater. “The Holes” takes […]

Rhiannon Giddens Signs With WME

Grammy- and Pulitzer-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens, one of the leading artists in the roots and Americana realm, has signed with WME for representation in music worldwide, she and the agency announced Tuesday. The move comes as Giddens prepares to unveil her seventh studio album, “Hope Is the Thing With Feathers,” on Sept. 18 on Nonesuch […]

Private Property Boards Parallax Films Ahead of Locarno Premiere

Parallax Films has boarded international sales on “Private Property,” the new short from Deepak Rauniyar and Asha Magrati, ahead of its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival. The film screens in Pardi di Domani’s Concorso Corti d’Autore, competing for the Pardino d’Oro for Best Auteur Short Film. A clip has been unveiled. “Private […]

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The Beloved Coach Returns to Face His Biggest CHALLENGE Yet

Apple TV has unveiled a new trailer for “Ted Lasso” Season 4 ahead of its Aug. 5 release date. The new season picks up as Jason Sudeikis’ titular Ted is facing a new challenge: coaching a second division women’s soccer team. Alongside Sudeikis, Season 4 sees the return of Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, […]

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Bangkok International Content Market Bows With Strong Debut, Logs Over $65 Million in Deals

Thailand’s first purpose-built international content marketplace wrapped its debut edition this month with an estimated THB2.2 billion ($65.5 million) in business value generated across three days of structured deal-making and co-production talks. The Bangkok International Content Market 2026 – known as BICM2026 – ran earlier this month at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in […]

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Why Christopher Nolan Might Be the ONLY Director Who Can Do This

Back in May 2025, Christopher Nolan revealed his next epic, “The Odyssey,” would be the first feature film shot entirely with Imax 70mm cameras. As “The Odyssey” sails to nearly $650 million globally, including $140 million in Imax — and with the company’s coveted 70mm screenings sold out for weeks — a source at Imax […]

Bobby Flay's New Competition Will Put Fine Dining on THE LINE

Food Network is leaning into the rise in popularity of restaurant culture with a new fall competition series that follows celebrity chef Bobby Flay as he leads a restaurant cooking line team trying to execute a fine-dining menu in real time for real diners. Titled “Bobby Flay’s The Line,” the show will feature Flay along […]

HBO Max's Vertical Shorts Strategy Could RESHAPE Streaming

Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing a vertical video feed to HBO Max to help you find something new to watch. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Peacock already offer TikTok-like vertical video feeds to surface content that might be interesting to users, and now HBO Max will have a similar feed of its own. The feed, called "HBO Max Shorts," will be accessible from an icon on the bottom navigation menu. It will show you things like trailers, clips, and bonus content from the HBO Ma

Josh Hartnett's New Netflix Thriller Looks TERRIFYING

Netflix has released the first spinge-tingling teaser trailer for the thriller series “Below.” In the teaser for the six-episode series, which can be seen in its entirety below, a small seaside town is terrorized by a mysterious sea creature. “Below” will have its world premiere as part of the Primetime program at TIFF 2026 on […]

Tony Gilroy and Pedro Pascal's 'Behemoth!' Gets NYFF Premiere

Film at Lincoln Center has named Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!” as the centerpiece selection of the 64th New York Film Festival. The film will have its world premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, Oct. 2, with Gilroy, its star Pedro Pascal, and additional members of the cast in attendance. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center […]

Magic: The Gathering Unveils New HOBBIT Card

Magic: The Gathering will travel back to Middle-earth this month with the release of a new set of tabletop gaming cards based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s work. Variety has the exclusive first look at a card from the collection featuring a key character in the plot against the dragon Smaug. Releasing Aug. 14, “The Hobbit” set will […]

Why Canceling My Tour SAVED My Music Career

JP Saxe is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. Last year, he made headlines after scheduling an ambitious headlining tour that he ended up canceling. Instead of making excuses, like many musicians in the same position have, Saxe got brutally honest about why he scrapped the dates, posting a TikTok and writing a guest column for Variety explaining […]

Lena Hall Joins Chad Michael Murray in 'Disconnecting Peter'

Tony Award winner Lena Hall has boarded “Disconnecting Peter,” joining previously announced star Chad Michael Murray in the upcoming family drama. The film is written and directed by Christopher Beatty. Hall will play Elizabeth Ruck, wife to Murray’s Peter Ruck, a woman working to hold her family together as her husband’s destructive patterns threaten to […]

FiGa Films Acquires Guatemalan Drama 'Nosotros' Before TIFF

Boutique sales agency FiGa Films has pounced on the worldwide sales rights to Guatemalan drama “Nosotros” (meaning “Us”) ahead of its world premiere at the 51st Toronto Intl. Film Festival (TIFF). Playing at TIFF’s Discovery sidebar, “Nosotros” is written and directed by Joaquín Ruano, who said: “As this is my debut feature, it was essential […]

MoreThan Films Boards Venice Days Competition Title 'The Indies'

Barcelona-based world sales company MoreThan Films has acquired period road movie “Les Indes” (“The Indies”), co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmakers Pauline Julier and Nicolas Chapoulier, ahead of its premiere in the Venice Film Festival’s Giornate Degli Autori (Venice Days). Produced by Spain’s Lastor Media (“Alcarràs”) and Switzerland’s Alina Film (“The Currents”) and inspired by […]

Comedy Quartet Meets Serial-Killer Peril in 'Big Break' Thriller

NYC-based sketch comedy quartet Simple Town, who have performed live and in online shorts over the last decade, make an amusing leap to the feature-film format in “Big Break.” Ostensibly playing themselves, the group here gathers at a country manse to celebrate one member’s breakaway mainstream success — and for the other three to beg/cajole […]

Wes Miller's Courtroom Thriller Gets Theatrical Tour With Q&As

BLacklight and Dark Star Pictures have teamed for the nationwide theatrical release of “Wildcards,” creating a unique theatrical experience that the creatives behind the film hope will spark conversation, community discourse and, of course, box office. The latest feature from writer-director Wes Miller (“Black Heat,” “Call Her King”), “Wildcards” follows the trial of Theodore Sterling, […]

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Why This Star Was EXCLUDED From the Practical Magic Sequel

Evan Rachel Wood isn’t among the “Practical Magic” cast members returning for the forthcoming sequel — and she’s opening up about her disappointment. Speaking to “Entertainment Tonight” at the red carpet premiere of her new series “The Shards,” Wood called it “sad” not to be asked back for “Practical Magic 2.” “It is sad, because we […]

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The WILD Santa Claus Movie Aniston and Dinklage Just Signed

Jennifer Aniston is set to star in Olivia Wilde’s Universal comedy “Naughty,” playing a single mom named Mallory — whose “trash-bag ex” is Santa Claus. Peter Dinklage takes on the role as the king of Christmas. Wilde — fresh off the success of her latest directorial effort “The Invite” — directs “Naughty,” which centers on […]

The Netflix Show That Just Broke Into the TOP 10 of All Time

Harlan Coben’s “I Will Find You” has become Netflix’s No. 10 most-popular English-language TV series of all time, having reached a cumulative 101.9 million views in the six weeks since its release. Previously, the No. 10 spot belonged to the limited series “His & Hers,” which stars Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal and reached 98.2 […]

The Olympic Champion's SECRET 100,000-Card Obsession

Figure skater Amber Glenn went viral during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, partly because she won a gold medal and partly because she outed herself as a huge fan of Hasbro’s popular tabletop card game Magic: The Gathering. On multiple occasions throughout the games’ TV coverage, the Team USA member was seen opening […]

The Chilling Story Coming to TV That Will Keep You AWAKE

Following a bidding war, Universal Global Television and Patrick Macmanus’ Littleton Road Productions have acquired the rights to “Biological War: A Scenario,” Annie Jacobsen’s latest novel out today. The television adaptation will be taken out to buyers in the upcoming weeks. “Annie’s spent her career reporting with such ferocious clarity, you can’t stop reading her […]

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Why Spider-Man's Opening Could SHATTER Box Office Records

Superhero fatigue is no match for Peter Parker. Sure, comic book movies have been on the fritz. But Marvel’s friendly neighborhood web-slinger is about to change the narrative, with Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swinging to a truly heroic box office debut. Estimates are ranging from $260 million to $280 million from 4,300 North American […]

Ryan Murphy to Receive Honor Named After TV LEGEND

Variety‘s annual Showrunners Breakfast will return on August 14, featuring two spotlight conversations with a curated group of this year’s Emmy-nominated showrunners, plus the Norman Lear Creative Conscious Award presentation to Ryan Murphy. Murphy will receive the award in recognition of a body of work that embodies Lear’s enduring legacy of creativity, visionary storytelling and […]

The New Faces Joining America's Most Iconic NEWS Show

Ross Douthat, the conservative New York Times columnist will join CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” along with author Sebastian Junger, new CBS News correspondent Trevor Phillips and filmmaker Gianna Toboni, the Paramount Skydance news division announced Tuesday, a move that will remake the look and feel of the venerable newsmagazine at a time when it has […]

The Lawsuit That Could Tear Apart the Golden GLOBES

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association filed an antitrust lawsuit Tuesday against Penske Media Corporation, the parent of Variety, over the 2023 acquisition of the Golden Globe Awards. The suit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, accuses PMC of taking control of the awards show through a “sham process tainted by fraud.” It also alleges […]

Byron Allen Picks Up Golf Crime Comedy 'MOOCH'

Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the golf crime comedy “Mooch,” written by, directed by and starring Jeff Ryan. “Mooch” will debut on digital platforms starting Aug. 14. Ryan, who retains theatrical rights through is First-Names Films, will release the film in a national roadshow of one-night screenings developed in partnership with Emo Nite, featuring live […]

Ariana Grande Just Took Legal Action Against Her MOST Persistent Threat

Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit on Monday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court against the currently unidentified hackers who allegedly stole and leaked private content. It aims to "uncover the identities of these currently unknown and unscrupulous individuals," referred to as "John Doe 1 and John Does 2 through 100." The lawsuit also says that "In 2023 alone, 45 unreleased songs" were "hacked, stolen, and leaked," adding that hundreds of similar leaks have happened since Grande's music debut

The Star Wars Workers Who Just Won a MAJOR Victory

A group of U.S. visual effects workers engaged directly by “Star Wars” franchise productions has joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees for collective bargaining purposes. The new bargaining unit includes U.S. workers who contribute to titles including, but not limited to “TheMandalorian & Grogu,” “Ahsoka” and “Starfighter.” The unit, which overwhelmingly supported joining […]

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