
The SURPRISE Attack That Just Forced America's Hand in the Middle East
US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.

US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.
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

The deal is Cyera's third acquisition this year.
"America won the first Space Race, and we can do it again — but only if we get government red tape out of the way," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
In a new disclosure, OpenAI says its agent used exposed logins to gain access to at least four “publicly available services” in its unhinged quest to solve a test.

Elon Musk's xAI, now owned by SpaceX, is challenging a law that would ban so-called nudify apps in Minnesota
Latest AI advancements are leaning toward the development of tabular foundational models (TFMs). These are extremely useful. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.

It feels bad enough when an open letter signed by leading economists warns that AI might steal your job. The fact it may soon be better than you at making dinner? Insult to injury. But that’s exactly what the company 1X promised when it showed off a pair of new, impressively dexterous (and, to some,…
A school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns.
Parents are getting fed up with garbled bedtime stories that feature characters based on actual photos of their children.

"What is beyond reality?" asks artist Refik Anadol. His latest projects include Dataland, an immersive AI art museum in Los Angeles, and an installation at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.
Why does the owner of X get a pass for what he says and does there?

The future of artificial intelligence depends on finding more skilled humans for some very physical jobs.

Novelists, journalists, and power LinkedIn posters are embracing first-person narratives and idiosyncrasies to avoid being mistaken for chat bots.
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If your router is short on ports, you can add more with one of the best Ethernet switches. These are my top picks from what I’ve tested.

Pangram has raised $9 million to scale its AI detection software. The startup has also released a new AI text detection model, Pangram 4, and an AI image detection model in research preview.

Thanks to the surge in local AI processing and the ongoing memory shortage, it’s incredibly difficult to buy a Mac Mini.
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After the recent Xbox outage even blocked people from playing offline disc-based console games, Microsoft is trying to soothe concerns that you don't truly own anything under Xbox's license system. In a statement to The Verge, Xbox technology chief Scott Van Vliet says that while physical game discs are subject to licensing inspections, that shouldn't have prevented them from working during this week's outage, or while consoles are offline. "We're looking into reports that some players were unab

The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.

Earlier this month, OpenAI gave several of its AI models a task: complete a test designed to measure their cybersecurity capabilities. It put the systems in a sandboxed environment without an internet connection and set them off to work. What happened next is almost laughably silly - but also, as Adam Gleave, cofounder and CEO of AI safety organization FAR.AI, put it, "a visceral example of how misaligned AI could cause harm." According to OpenAI, the models escaped the sandbox meant to contain

The AI agent that escaped from OpenAI and hacked developer platform Hugging Face attacked other companies as well, OpenAI revealed on Tuesday. The update substantially widens the scope of an already concerning incident, which has alarmed industry insiders and fueled growing calls for stronger oversight on frontier AI systems. In an update to a blog post detailing its ongoing investigation into the incident, OpenAI said the wayward AI agent attacked several "publicly-available services" in its

Apple just hit a $5 trillion market cap for the first time, but CEO Tim Cook still has plenty of concerns to address on his final earnings call at the helm.
Artists whose work has been co-opted by AI are taking to court. | Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge When The Atlantic published a searchable dataset of works used to train AI, Kirk Wallace Johnson, like a lot of artists, looked for his name out of curiosity. And, like a lot of artists, he found it. Essentially, his books, like The Feather Thief and The Fishermen and the Dragon - nonfiction tomes that he spent "five to six years researching, writing, and investigating" - had been pirated and fed t

Aluminum production has saddled the world with billions of tons of caustic waste. One startup has a plan to clean it up and turn a profit.
A short king. Is this the future of foldable phones? Samsung clearly thinks so. The company has given its new wide foldable the "Z Fold 8" name, positioning the phone not as a widescreen oddity, but as the new normal, the default design for foldables going forward. Rumor has it that Apple feels the same way, with a similar squat shape widely predicted for the first foldable iPhone, expected to launch in September. Whether you want to give the credit to Apple, Samsung, or even Huawei (which go

Nothing has had a strong visual identity since the Ear 1 were released in 2021 for $99 and challenged the notion that a highly featured headset requires a high price. The Ear 3A have the same transparent look as Nothing's previous earbuds, with a clear case and stem design accented by a solid-colored body - this time adding a striking pink alongside yellow, black, and white options. And Nothing continues to improve both ANC and audio performance. But the Ear 3A also share the buggy performance t

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Samsung’s chip workers are jumping ship to rival SK Hynix Lee, an engineer at Samsung’s semiconductor division, used to work late. But lately, he’s been clocking out on time and heading…
Right now, investors are overrun with pitch decks promising companies that run themselves. Agents work the operations and the AI layer does the managing. The pitch promises a startup will hit a billion dollars with 12 people and a swarm of bots. The premise is always the same. Humans are the bottleneck, and the machines are finally ready to take them out of the loop. While I should be the last person to argue against self-driving companies, I can’t help but be truthful: Driving a company is noth

DoorDash has received FAA approval to operate a commercial drone delivery service in the United States.
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Running Mode will be available to Premium users on iOS in select countries
Big Tech’s binge is draining free cash flow — and the bond markets are taking notice.
Elon Musk's platform hit out at the country's “invasive” information-gathering powers as it demands the government drop efforts to strengthen its no-children policy.

The startup analyzes calls, messages and CRM data to identify effective sales techniques and turn them into playbooks for AI agents.
I’m searching for a fun, professional outfit for a panel I will moderate this fall, and I mosey over to Alice + Olivia’s website. Until now, my only real option has been to scroll through thumbnails of dresses or fiddle with standard category filters. But there’s something new on Alice + Olivia’s site: a “Shop with AI” option. I give it a shot, describing how I need a dress that is chic, polished and comfortable enough to sit on stage in. The system interprets my intent and instantly serves me a

The Remarkable Paper Pro bundle comes with a stylus and a folio cover. A lot of us here at The Verge are fans of Remarkable’s digital note-taking tablets, and right now one of its higher-end options is much cheaper than usual. The Remarkable Paper Pro normally sells for $629 on its own, but Woot is currently offering a refurbished bundle for $449.99 through July 31st. It includes the tablet, a Marker Plus stylus, and a Book Folio, saving you $368 compared to buying new. The same refurbished bu

Polar has come out with an AI-first browser aimed at knowledge workers, and it has now raised a $5.7 million seed round led by Madrona.
X sued the WFA in 2024 for conducting what it called a "systematic illegal boycott" of the platform after it saw a decline in advertising revenue following Musk's $44 billion takeover of the social network
AI home management startup Hint, co-founded by Martha Stewart, wants to become an “AI for your home,” combining property records, maintenance schedules, home documents, and an AI assistant into a single app.
Just two months after a bumpy launch earlier this year, Ferrari has reportedly already hit its 2026 sales goal for its polarizing, Jony Ive-designed Luce EV. Ahead of Ferrari announcing its quarterly earnings on Thursday, the Financial Times reports that Ferrari was aiming to sell "just under 500" Luce units this year, and reached that target this month. Luce sales so far were reportedly driven by "strong demand from China," where EV sales have already taken off from makers like Geely, Lynk & C

Russia charged Pavel Durov, the founder, owner and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism and put him on an international wanted list, the country’s main domestic security agency said Wednesday. The charges against Durov, who was born and began his career in Russia but later moved abroad, came as Russian authorities restrict Telegram, one of the most popular messaging apps in the country. It is part of a long-term effort to bring the internet under the Kremlin’s control that ha

Investors are looking to see if Microsoft follows Alphabet in raising its capital spending plans
Meta continues to see healthy growth from online ads, but investors are looking for more clarity on the company's plans to diversify.
The casual bikeshare rider in San Francisco could be forgiven for not actually knowing who is behind the service they’re using. Since 2019, the region’s Bay Wheels program—along with a few dozen other bike share systems around the world—has been run by Lyft. Better known for its rideshare service which helped it make $1.6 billion in revenue in 2025, the company has spent the past decade or so diverging from its main competitor, Uber, by narrowing in on the global bike share market. Now, in the

Fable is Microsoft's biggest release in years, but will strain the concept of "day one on Xbox Game Pass," a strategy that is flagging in time.

In the latest example, the Energy Department will convert a shuttered Cold War-era uranium enrichment facility into a data center campus and gas plants.

The DfE says it is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency.

Google is expanding its Play Age Signals API, giving Android developers a privacy-preserving way to tailor experiences based on users’ age ranges.
Export controls have been an abject failure.

When the Trump administration announced yesterday that it was banning "advanced robotic devices" from entering the United States, the headlines were all about humanoids. But spying doesn't require legs - and neither does the FCC's robot ban. The robot ban will sweep up robot vacuum cleaners too, FCC media relations director Katie Gorscak confirms to The Verge. It's not coming for your existing Roomba, and companies can keep importing and selling already approved ones. But the government claims

In an interview with our friend Joanna Stern on her YouTube channel, OpenAI president Greg Brockman said the company is working on a "family of devices" for interacting with its AI models. However, Brockman didn't confirm reports that one of those devices is a smart speaker OpenAI's rumored to be launching in 2027, or earlier rumors that the device might be a wearable like the Humane AI pin. He didn't give a release date, either, only saying that "you can expect them soon." When asked about whe

Fiverr’s dramatic stock collapse on Wednesday is proving to be a real-time example of how artificial intelligence is decimating the gig economy. Shares of online freelance marketplace Fiverr International (Nasdaq: FVRR) were down over 20% midday Wednesday at the time of this writing, after the company reported lackluster second-quarter 2026 fiscal earnings. Fiverr reported $97.78 million in revenue, missing analyst estimates of $100.38 million, a gap of -2.59%. That year-over-year (YoY) decline

Waymo robotaxis are now using freeways in Phoenix with more cities to follow in the coming days.
T-Mobile is making it more affordable to cut ties with traditional internet providers. For a limited time, new customers who sign up for any T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plan can receive their first month of service on T-Mobile1, plus up to $200 back through a virtual prepaid card.2 The rebate amount depends on which plan […]

Andon Labs' latest vending machine simulation shows Opus 5 lied and colluded its way to become the best AI capitalist ever.
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Apple's new Upgrade program is here, allowing you to lease select models of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches with a relatively low monthly payment. The company promises you won't pay more than the full price of the device over the course of the one- to three-year lease, and in some cases, you'll pay hundreds of dollars less. The basics of the program make it sound like an amazing deal… so surely there must be a catch, right? The answer basically depends on how you use the Upgrade Program. At le

It’s been hotly debated across the internet, from Reddit threads to LinkedIn posts: Could using hidden prompts on your resume help you get hired in the age of AI? If a hiring manager outsources their work to an AI scanner, which you’ve covertly told to advance your application, could the hack give you a leg up in a crowded job market? Or would it disqualify you from consideration entirely? That hypothetical strategy is apparently becoming reality, as one employer sorting through applications enc

Google's new API relies on parents to set age ranges in Family Link.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with a range of senior Trump administration officials, lawmakers and economists.
Musk defends Grok, says Minnesota's nudifying app ban is unconstitutional.

Agentic AI systems threaten cybersecurity as we know it. A new generation of cyber-capable models, including Anthropic’s Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT 5.6, can find and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems far faster than human hackers. The technology is so powerful that it has spooked the U.S. government, which has moved to limit, or completely pause, the public release of these models. How well prepared is the Trump administration to secure the government’s computing resources? The rise of ag

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"Cost went up, prices are going to go up," Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said in an interview.
Scientists and screenwriters keep just one to five percent of what AI gives them. That’s not inefficiency — it’s the future of professional judgment, and the leaders who understand why will define the next decade.

The fear that AI is killing jobs has been fueled by ongoing layoffs across corporate America, most recently at companies like Visa. Just this week, the payments giant revealed plans to shed 7% of its headcount, a move that will impact 2,600 employees. While Bloomberg reported that AI wasn’t the only factor driving the layoffs, CEO Ryan McInerney clearly cited it in his memo, noting AI would “shape the way work gets done at Visa.” Some of its peers, like PayPal, have also made bold cuts to their

Government ban on foreign-made robots may hinder instead of help US robotics.

AI companies claim their assistants can do just about anything these days. But when it comes to dating, the technology has stayed somewhat on the sidelines—mostly helping to shape algorithms for dating apps or providing generic advice to users. Now, one AI startup is hinting that its assistant can take a more active role in relationships after all. In a now-viral video with over 3.2 million views on X, a startup called Orchid launched its flagship product: an AI personal assistant (also named O

Save up to $100 on Apple’s latest AirPods models before prices go back up.

Weng previously served as the VP of AI Safety Research at OpenAI.
xAI is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a law passed back in May that broadly targets "nudification" apps, claiming that the statute's punitive provisions leave the company with "no practical choice but to restrict Grok Imagine's image-editing features in various ways." The law, the company argues, violates the First Amendment. Back in January, Grok flooded the internet with millions of sexually explicit deepfakes, including images of minors. In another era, a content moderat

Winamp is preparing to relaunch with a Deezer-powered premium music service, betting its nostalgic brand and a new all-in-one music player can stand out in today’s crowded streaming market.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the AI Stage is back to dig into the single hottest topic in the community for the past few years, presented by Google for Startups.
The Silicon Valley company’s costs rose more steeply than revenue growth, as it continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence.

Meta is all-in on AI, and sometime soon, the company is going to make a big push into personal AI agents that can do things on your behalf. On Wednesday's Q2 2026 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg previewed a high-level vision of how the company is thinking about personal agents and what it will do to make them viable for users - and how it will convince less technical people to give them a shot: Soon we will have agents that can work 24/7 on your behalf to help you achieve your goals and impro

RAMageddon won't be the only reason your next phone costs more - Qualcomm is about to raise prices on all its processors, as well. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said on Wednesday that "prices are going to go up" on the company's products starting on September 1st, CNBC reports. The price hikes were rumored last week to be "a percentage in the double digits." Qualcomm announced the planned price increases while reporting a 20 percent year-over-year drop in revenue from its handset business, the lo

As Meta pours billions into AI infrastructure and agents, Zuckerberg is working to convince investors that the payoff will be worth the price.
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Microsoft is working on an AI "super app" that combines Copilot's chat, coding, and agentic capabilities. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the app will span "both consumer and commercial experiences" when it launches this year. "Copilot is evolving rapidly from chat to Cowork to Autopilots," Nadella said. "This quarter, we are bringing these Copilot experiences together, including code, in one super app… This is a major step forward, and I look forward to sh

HAWK withstood years of testing that had yet to uncover a fatal weakness found through Mythos.

OpenAI is trying to reassure employees that the business is healthy as competition emerges from Anthropic as well as a host of open-source players.
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 […]

SK Hynix announced second quarter earnings on Wednesday, with profit reaching a record but still missing estimates. Revenue more than tripled year over year.
Stock Market Today: Dow Opens Higher, Micron Stock Slides as Investors Rotate Out of Chip Stocks — Live Updates WSJ Stock market today: Nasdaq bounces back, S&P 500 and Dow rise as earnings, falling oil prices offset chip weakness Yahoo Finance Wall Street’s flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easing NBC4 WCMH-TV The Dow jumps as the AI trade wobbles. Plus, a portfolio name goes on the M&A hunt CNBC Nasdaq-100 slides into correction as global chip and memory
American Airlines said in a statement that a "technology issue briefly impacted connectivity" for some systems.

The storage maker’s June-quarter results come in ahead of Wall Street’s expectations, and the stock rallies after hours
Fuel-cell maker also raises its 2026 guidance for the second straight time
Ford leans on pickup trucks and other traditionally powered vehicles to limit sales decline.
Loadings at a Mediterranean port have picked up as Saudi Arabia races to offer its oil to buyers through a lengthier — and more expensive — backdoor.
Asian technology stocks extended their selloff on Wednesday, with semiconductor names leading declines after another weak session in the U.S.
The new full-size flagship SUV starts at $87,700 when it goes on sale in Q4.

Shares of Hybe tanked 16.09% on Tuesday, marking its worst day since June 2022. It then extended losses to tumble as much as 16.31% on Wednesday.
This is the biggest lottery prize won in 2026 so far, eclipsing the $533 million Mega Millions jackpot won by a lottery player from Illinois in March

UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.

Do you work in an environment where being flexible is considered wishy-washy? Or is flexibility considered an asset? Sometimes in our work environments, flexibility isn’t invoked as a perk. It’s discussed in the same way people talk about oxygen: Either you have it and things work, or you don’t and they break. A new study from Clarify Capital, surveying nearly 1,000 workers and managers, confirms that workplace flexibility has stopped being a nice-to-have. It’s become a prerequisite for the con

Drop comes after South Korean company SK Hynix’s results undershot investors’ expectations Business live – latest updates Shares in companies linked to AI have plunged further after disappointing results from the South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix, sending the country’s stock market tumbling for the second day in a row. Seoul’s Kospi index, which is dominated by semiconductor manufacturers, slid by as much as 12.6% at one point on Wednesday, following on from a near 11% slump the previous day, re

“Investors frequently receive only a small fraction of the shares they request — if they receive any at all.”
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are meeting to discuss interest rates Wednesday. They're expected to hold rates steady, but there's a chance they could raise rates to combat stubborn inflation.
The bankruptcy rate has risen about 48% between 2022 and 2025, although it's still below pre-pandemic levels.
“I realize that probate can be lengthy, public and expensive.”
For some U.S. brands seeking a location for their factories, the economic logic is once again pointing to China.

The Swiss banking gian reported pre-tax profits of $3.6 billion for the quarter, as CEO Sergio Ermotti warned of geopolitical volatility ahead.
Kevin M. Warsh, who will preside over his second meeting as chairman of the central bank, faces pressure to raise interest rates as inflation remains elevated.
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Banijay Entertainment has posted it first financials since its mega-merger with All3Media was completed. Half-year revenues at the TV giant were down slightly in the first half of 2026, reaching at €1.37 billion ($1.56 billion), with production volume falling, a drop of 2.2% on the same six months in 2025. However, the latest results do […]

David and Ina Steiner filed a lawsuit alleging they were the victims of a "systematic campaign to emotionally and psychologically torture" the pair "in order to stifle their reporting on eBay."

“I plan to retire at the end of my 70th year and transition to Medicare.”
Forget mission statements and forget the list of values posted in the boardroom. If you really want to understand a team’s culture, start by looking at a leader’s calendar. In an era when artificial intelligence is automating more of our work than ever, a leader’s calendar has become one of the most powerful tools for building trust and culture that we possess. Every meeting we schedule, every one-on-one we cancel, every interruption we allow, and every hour we protect sends a message about what

If video killed the radio star, has social media killed the reality TV star? Around two decades on from reality TV’s peak—think The Bachelor, American Idol, Big Brother—you no longer have to endure a grueling casting process or hope the editors treat you kindly to get a taste of fame. Instead, creators can now build independent audiences and monetize their content directly on TikTok and Instagram. The impact on the industry has been widespread, with a once era-defining genre now competing agains
MFS Investment Management’s chief global investment strategist, Robert Almeida says investors overfocus on the Federal Reserve, when their attention should be on a major shift in the capital cycle.
China was once Nike's fastest-growing region but the company has lost relevance among young consumers and ceded market share to smaller, domestic brands.
A strong dollar is doing far less for the fight against inflation than might be expected.
UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".

Procter & Gamble reported quarterly earnings per share that topped Wall Street's estimates, but its revenue fell short of expectations.
Advertisers are accustomed to getting quick info on how many people their commercials reach on TV day after day. Now Fox hopes to give them speedy data about something that many marketers consider even more important. Fox and iSpot, one of a group of measurement-technology upstarts, are expanding their partnership to include data that tells […]

Strategists at the bank, led by Max Kettner, are betting on equities as they have remained resilient despite geopolitical volatility and pullbacks in the technology sector.
“I have an IRA, a high-yield savings account, four CDs and checking and savings accounts.”
Investing legend Charles Ellis says that most stock pickers are playing a “loser’s game.”
Most executives believe thought leadership is about having the right answer. In reality, it’s about identifying the right problem, specifically, the one the industry is not fully confronting yet. This is where most thought leadership falls short. It avoids friction. It reinforces what is already widely accepted. And in doing so, it adds to the noise instead of shaping how markets think and act. The most influential perspectives emerge from a different place: unresolved tension. You can see it cl

I spent years on Wall Street building the same models that gave big institutions their edge, watching the gaps and building the signals to close them. It became impossible to ignore how the tools that made investors their money stayed locked behind institutional walls, never reaching the individual investors on the other side of the trade. Eventually I’d seen enough of the game from the inside. I left the big institutions to share what I’d learned with the people who never had that access: retai

Forget FOMO: Fear of financial regret is keeping younger Americans at home on Saturday night.
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index plunged sharply for a second day in a row, prompting a trading halt, as key chip stocks were hit by another sell-off.

America faces a growing engineering shortage. Here's how Agentic AI could help manufacturers increase productivity, strengthen competitiveness, and bring work back home.

A recent U.S. Tax Court order suggests it could significantly limit taxpayers’ ability to recover penalties and interest assessed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Investors claim Novo Nordisk misled the market about CagriSema's tolerability, after disappointing clinical trial results wiped billions off its market cap.
Japan is edging toward the exit on buying America’s debt. Here is why this matters to your retirement plans.
Climate disruption could prolong inflation. Look to refiners, tanker operators and agricultural stocks.
Humana maintained its 2026 adjusted profit outlook of at least $9 per share, which some analysts called a "disappointment" amid high expectations for insurers.
As the average life span increases, entrepreneurs are able to run their businesses for an even longer period of time. However, this shift can make deciding when—and whether—to leave considerably harder. In a recent survey conducted by Bank of America, 92 percent of wealthy Americans said longevity was an important factor in their financial planning. And among business owners, 78% called succession planning critical to their wealth strategy. Yet, only 20% had a fully documented plan. To compile t

Ford had a great earnings night. Plus, earnings updates from memory giants SK Hynix and Seagate.
Serena Williams doesn’t just defy convention on the tennis court. She’s also applying her competitive mindset to entrepreneurship and venture investing, recently rebranding her firm from Serena Ventures to Starfire Ventures. Williams discusses the investment strategy that has led to 16 unicorns now in her portfolio, what she looks for in founders, and how partnerships with companies from Nike to Ro fit into her broader vision. This is an abridged transcript of an interview from Rapid Response r

The central bank appeared divided over future interest rate moves in its previous meeting.

The U.S. economy churned out another robust rate of growth in the second quarter even as the Iran war boosted inflation, but that might not be so readily apparent in the latest report on gross domestic product.
When it comes to retirement income, diversifying with partial annuities may help make nest eggs last, new research finds.
International buyers only bought about 67,000 homes in the U.S. over the last 12 months ending in March, a near-record low, according to the National Association of Realtors.
“Her husband passed away 10 years ago. They had been married for more than 20 years.”
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SK Hynix, a leading memory chipmaker, reported stratospheric sales and profits on Wednesday. But it was not enough to calm skittish investors.

New data reveals why TikTok Shop is becoming one of beauty's most important discovery and commerce channels, making it difficult for beauty brands to ignore.

Among the largest U.S. cities, Las Vegas saw the biggest drop in home prices, while Chicago saw the biggest increase.
Jack Link turned a bankruptcy into an opportunity to build a beef jerky empire. Four decades later, Link Snacks brings in more than $1 billion in annual sales.
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 +0.0% between June 2026 and June 2027. That’s a tiny upward revision from its 12-month national forecast published in June (-0.2%). U.S. home prices, as measured by the Zillow Home Value Index, are currently up +1.1% year-over-year

Investors were disappointed by the neobank’s restrained guidance.
It’s not enough to do everything “right” on paper.
The Iran war set off resurgent inflation amid on-again, off-again fighting.
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Individual investors just recorded “their largest net selling of single stocks since the COVID crash,” according to Vanda Research.
Even as broader tech names and momentum plays have faltered, Apple has hit new all-time highs.
To the horror of commenters across the internet, the Ferrari Luce appears to be a sales success.
The restaurant chain’s stock has nearly doubled this year to a new all-time high.

Despite increasing support for a rate increase, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to leave the federal funds rate in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%.

A turnaround story could be in the works at Ford, which gets less love than GM on Wall Street.
The FTC sued Hims & Hers over alleged health data sharing with Meta and Snap, billing practices and subscription cancellations.
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The food & beverage industry is strategically pivoting from relentless innovation to embracing familiarity and nostalgia, recognizing it as a crucial business asset.

Watch out for these 4 major financial pitfalls.
According to a recent FlexJobs survey of 1,700 U.S. workers, women place more value on remote work, flexible schedules and work-life balance when thinking about applying for a job. Men, on the other hand, are more likely to prioritize compensation. The survey, conducted on SurveyMonkey through social media and newsletters, shows that while salary is an important factor for both men (68%) and women (66%), women are more likely to consider how and where they’ll be required to work before hitting

Leading a company can pose many challenges. The reality is that many businesses don’t stick around for long. Rather than finding a way to transition leadership and grow from decade to decade, they get caught up in the present moment, never stopping to think about—or plan for—the long road ahead. That’s why we were proud and excited to see DLR Group reach its milestone 60th year in business this past spring. But reaching this milestone wasn’t simply good fortune. There’s been vision and strategy

“I wish she would just find somewhere else to work.”
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Starbucks posted its fourth straight quarter of same-store sales growth, as it continues a turnaround under CEO Brian Niccol.
Carvana said Wednesday it expects earnings of between $2.7 billion and $3 billion this year after reporting record quarterly results for the second quarter.
Prediction-market revenues on the popular trading app increased tenfold during the second quarter.
Chipotle Mexican Grill stock has fallen more than 7% this year, dragging its market value down to roughly $44 billion.
House hunters could find good prices in second-home markets across the South and Midwest.
The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond touched its highest level since 2007 during Warsh’s press conference.
Major equity indexes put in their worst “Fed Day” performance since December 2024, while the yield on the 30-year bond shot higher.
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If you’ve only been applying for gigs at big companies, you may want to rethink where you’re sending job applications. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 93% of hires for privately held companies during May came from US business establishments with fewer than 1,000 employees. Companies with 10 to 49 employees made up the largest share of the month, followed by companies with 50 to 249 employees. Based on an analysis of federal data from Business Insider, companies wi

Mexican fast-casual chain acknowledged ‘softening’ traffic in the second half of July, but it’s taking a rosier view of its full-year prospects.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday followed through on expectations for no interest rate change.
The United States Oil Fund has climbed by 58% since the start of the Iran war, more than double the gain of WTI crude futures.
The state’s so-called pied-à-terre tax is causing anxiety for homeowners who feel outed by the publication of their addresses. Some say they have only one home.

Bill Pulte had been serving for months as DNI after Tulsi Gabbard resigned the post.
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As Washington remembered Senator Lindsey Graham, his colleagues cleared away a hurdle to passage of his long-stalled bill to penalize Moscow.
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Millions of older Americans could pay more for their prescription drug coverage next year.

President Trump paid E. Jean Carroll more than $5 million from a 2023 lawsuit, but he is now asking the court to overturn a much larger award that a jury ordered him to pay in 2024 for defaming her.

Federal agents are arresting spouses of Americans, tech workers and others whose visas have expired, including many who have active applications to stay in the country.

Bill Pulte, the acting director of national intelligence, said he has terminated nearly a third of the officials in his office, but others doubt the figures are accurate.
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Mr. Clayton, who shed Democratic support after he refused to clearly say Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the 2020 election, will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte.

The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

The Supreme Court recently rejected President Donald Trump's bid to hear his appeal of another $5 million verdict in favor of Carroll.
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ICE agents in Los Angeles used slurs to refer to Latinos, body camera footage released in court filings appears to show.

In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care.

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Senate Confirms Jay Clayton to Lead U.S. Intelligence Community The New York Times Jay Clayton confirmed as director of national intelligence CNN Senate GOP confirms Jay Clayton as spy chief, after 2020 comments spooked Dems Politico Dems reject Trump’s top spy pick after demanding replacement, leaving counter-terror tool in air Fox News Senate confirms Clayton as new director of intelligence NBC News
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Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US AP News Blurred front lines: Trump meets Zelenskyy as Ukraine, Iran wars collide CNBC Trump Says Meetings With Zelenskiy and Netanyahu Were Positive U.S. News & World Report Behind Closed Doors, Trump Huddles With Netanyahu and Zelensky The New York Times Impressed by Ukraine’s Battlefield Gains, Trump Warms to Zelensky WSJ
Gov. Larry Rhoden, who ascended to the office last year when Kristi Noem left for the Trump cabinet, overcame a large Republican primary field and won a runoff election.

Temporary protected status was given to Haitians after the 2010 quake because Haiti was deemed too dangerous for a safe return. In June, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end TPS.
Teenage school shooter in Georgia is sentenced to life without parole The Washington Post Teen Colt Gray sentenced to life without parole for deadly mass shooting at his Georgia high school ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Why was Colt Gray sentenced to life without parole? FOX 5 Atlanta Georgia Teen Is Sentenced to Life for Deadly School Shooting The New York Times Teen pleads guilty to murder in a 2024 shooting that left 4 dead at Georgia's Apalachee High School AP News
One day after a federal judge ordered an ICE detention center opened to state health inspectors, the agency posted new contract terms that would void state oversight at four facilities.

Kentucky’s Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said the two photos released by McConnell’s office only “stoked more speculation” about his condition.

At a Senate hearing Wednesday, Anthony Fauci is likely to face questions from Sen. Rand Paul related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what you need to know
Working class voters have moved away from the Democratic Party. Winning them back is key to the party's future, a new reports shows. But first, the messaging has to change.
West Point professors may still comment freely as the military academy declined to appeal a judge's ruling that blocked the school from enforcing a restrictive policy on public speaking and writing.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said she is concerned about a Pentagon program to pay high salaries to Wall Street recruits.
Plus, why toxic wastewater is bubbling up out of the ground.

The Trump administration could soon reduce public transportation choices in the U.S. and make it more difficult to get around town on your own. A series of recent moves by the Department of Transportation deprioritizes mass transportation and bike lanes by removing information previously available online and proposing funding cuts, describing these strategic mainstays of good urban design as “DEI” (diversity, equity, and inclusion) efforts. In a letter sent to lawmakers this month, Transportatio

JPMorgan, Schwab, UBS and Stephens Inc. are among the firms that have managed Trump's fortune in accounts worth at least $858 million, a CNBC analysis found.
With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

The prescription drug benefit is used by millions of seniors.

Inside the deal to clinch Lindsey Graham’s ‘sanctions bill from hell’ The Washington Post 86 senators vote to move forward with Graham Russia sanctions bill Axios Capitol agenda: Senate launches push for Graham’s final bill Politico Senate sets up votes to sanction Russia for Ukraine war CNBC Putin Hit With Big Setback After U.S. Makes Major Move The Daily Beast
The artificial-intelligence industry is following in the crypto sector’s footsteps in working to influence elections.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who helped lead the U.S. response during the COVID pandemic, invoked the Fifth Amendment before a Senate hearing on Wednesday.
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US employers and Haitian immigrants live in constant uncertainty as status of work permits remains in limbo For more than a month, Bobby Kuchinsky arrived at his Florida restaurant each morning worried about whether he still had enough staff or if this might be the last shift for some of his Haitian workers, who have spent more than a decade as cooks, busboys and oyster shuckers. On Tuesday, he suspended six of them after they lost authorization to work in the US. Continue reading...

The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
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The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.

Florida executes 2 men Tuesday, a 1st in modern death penalty history Tampa Bay Times Florida carries out 1st double execution in more than 6 decades USA Today Former Lake cop, James Duckett, executed for rape, drowning of 11-year-old Orlando Sentinel Florida puts ex-Lake police officer to death in connection with girl’s murder Spectrum News 13 Recap: Florida puts to death 2 inmates in one day in rare double execution Tallahassee Democrat
The demand suggests the intense personal involvement of President Trump in investigating one of his longtime critics, the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey.

Ex-FBI Director James Comey says he's the subject of vindictive prosecution for posting on Instagram of a photo of seashells forming the numbers "8647."
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One of America’s most competitive Senate races features a surprising dynamic: The big Republican committees aren’t spending yet.

The State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio has deported Cubans to Africa. Now it’s negotiating with a South American country.

Trump has frequently posted policy announcements or other newsworthy information on Truth Social that have sent global markets hurtling up or down.
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The Clarity Act’s progress in May helped lift the price of bitcoin, but now the measure is facing obstacles in the full Senate.
The former president is trying to help Josh Turek net a Senate seat in Iowa, which Democrats see as one of their best pickup opportunities of the midterms.

Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general could fail to move forward if even one Republican senator opposes him.

As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.
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Sen. John Cornyn says the DOJ has failed to satisfy his concerns about a deal to shield President Donald Trump and others from IRS tax audits.
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A bipartisan bill in the Senate would allow President Trump to impose tariffs on the biggest importers of Russian energy.

President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the $83 million judgment a jury awarded E. Jean Carroll after another jury held Trump liable for defaming her.

Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the attorney general nominee of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump’s suit against the agency.

Trump had a 32% approval rating in a Quinnipiac poll released Wednesday.

Rand Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt after he declines to answer questions The Washington Post Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth in dramatic Senate hearing about Covid pandemic CNN Florida attorney general launches probe into Fauci over Covid claims Politico Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment as Hawley accuses him of using taxpayer money for cash awards Fox Business Anthony Fauci’s high-profile Senate hearing: what we learned The Guardian
Trump to announce plans for Dulles Airport makeover NBC News Trump is set to announce a $22B makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the 'people movers' AP News Opinion | The Dulles revamp is long overdue. It could have happened decades ago. The Washington Post How Trump drafted upcoming renovations for Washington Dulles, a "terrible airport" CBS News Trump Unveils Sweeping Plan to Revamp Washington Dulles Airport Bloomberg.com
Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case AP News Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case The Washington Post Trump asks supreme court to throw out $83m E Jean Carroll defamation verdict The Guardian Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83M E. Jean Carroll judgment based on presidential immunity ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Why Trump’s second Supreme Court appeal against Carroll
Federal subsidies that have helped defray insurers' Medicare drug costs will disappear at the end of the year. Millions of beneficiaries could face higher premiums in 2027.
Despite weeks of renewed press coverage and controversy around ICE, Donald Trump’s supporters appear to be standing by the agency no matter what.

A seven-figure settlement is announced two days before a scheduled Senate committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general.

The project would make the airport easier to navigate and include a new United lounge, officials said. It’s part of the president’s plans to remake the Washington area.

Also, Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
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Federal court judges appointed James M. McDonald, a former federal prosecutor, to the post. He represented President Trump in his appeal of his criminal conviction.

The president took in a staggering $2.2 billion last year while in office. Democrats are hoping to make it a campaign issue in the midterm elections.

Trump unveils Dulles makeover after months of personal edits The Washington Post How Trump drafted upcoming renovations for Washington Dulles, a "terrible airport" cbsnews.com Trump targets Dulles Airport for next DC-area construction venture CNN Trump announces a $22.5B makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the 'people movers' 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Trump Unveils $22.5 Billion Redesign of Dulles Airport The New York Times
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

Japan earthquake searches continue overnight, with people missing in collapsed mall and factory BBC Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts CNN Deadly earthquake devastates southern Japan CBS News Live Updates: Earthquake in Japan caused buildings to collapse as dozens reportedly injured NBC News Japan mall rebuilt after deadly 2016 earthquake destroyed in major temblor weeks after 'fresh start' reopening Fox News
Wednesday is set to be the hottest day of the week for many as a widespread fourth heatwave grips the UK.

Japan earthquake kills at least 2 as rescuers search for people trapped in damaged mall and factory CBS News Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts CNN Deadly earthquake devastates southern Japan CBS News Live Updates: Earthquake in Japan caused buildings to collapse as dozens reportedly injured NBC News Japan mall rebuilt after deadly 2016 earthquake destroyed in major temblor weeks after 'fresh start' reopening Fox News
Iran launches missiles at U.S. base for first time since Trump paused strikes Axios Live updates: US and Saudi forces conduct strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq CNN Iran war live: US accuses IRGC of ‘surprise’ ballistic missile attacks Al Jazeera Iran Launches Surprise Missile Attack on U.S. Forces WSJ Iran launches surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in the Middle East CNBC

Live updates: Rescuers race to find survivors in collapsed shopping mall after Japan earthquake CNN Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing amid aftershocks The Guardian Death toll rises to 13 as rescuers search for the missing after Japan earthquake The Hill Live Updates: Earthquake in Japan caused buildings to collapse as dozens reportedly injured NBC News Japan mall rebuilt after deadly 2016 earthquake destroyed in major temblor weeks after 'fresh start' reope
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With their ally, Iran, bottling up the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthi group in Yemen is escalating its declared blockade of Saudi shipping in another vital waterway, the Red Sea.
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Potential toxic substance detected in several of 15 elephants found dead in Kenya’s Amboseli national park Officials are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Kenya’s Amboseli national park. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said 10 of the elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before dying within two days. Continue reading...

Centcom in a post on X said that the attack originated from Iran, but all missiles were intercepted.
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Zelenskyy finally gets Washington reading from the same playbook Politico Senate sets up votes to sanction Russia for Ukraine war CNBC Senators vote to advance Russia sanctions bill in Graham’s name Politico Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions after meeting with Zelenskyy AP News Putin, Russia put on notice as Senate takes crucial step to grind down the Kremlin’s war machine Fox News
Military mobilises thousands of personnel after quake on southern Kyushu island that registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale At least 13 people were killed when a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, injuring hundreds and knocking out power and water to tens of thousands. “There are people who are still waiting to be rescued, and it’s a race against time,” the prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said on Wednesday. “We will go all out to find and rescue as
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France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe AP News ‘A Wake-Up Call’: Massive Wildfires Pierce Madrid’s Bubble The New York Times Live updates: France issues heat warnings in wildfire-hit areas, as at least 63,000 evacuated near Madrid CNN Macron calls fire crisis France’s worst since WWII as crews race to quell flames NBC News Deadly French wildfires threaten missile plants, nuclear sites as fourth heatwave looms Fox News
Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordan’s close alliance with the United States poses a risk.

The report also says 2025 was the deadliest year for Jews living outside Israel in more than 30 years.

Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
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A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.

International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.

Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordan’s close alliance with the United States poses a risk.

Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.

Emergency workers are continuing their search for survivors in southern Japan after yesterday’s powerful earthquake ‘Race against time’: Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing As we wait for updates on the explosion at Aeon shopping centre in Kumamoto, earlier the chief government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said a gas smell was detected inside the building during yesterday’s search by firefighters and police, local media have reported. Kihara stressed that the ca
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French authorities ordered 4,000 more people evacuated from tourist sites along its Atlantic coast, widening what may be France's largest peacetime evacuation.
Ukraine's drone attacks on Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries have ratcheted up the pressure on Moscow's wartime economy.
Jordan intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, the country's military said, hours after the U.S. military said it had knocked down an Iranian missile barrage launched against American forces.

The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “it will get worse,” one climate expert said.

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

Firefighters have contained vast wildfires in both countries, but winds are high and temperatures rising. Spain’s prime minister said the next 12 hours would be “decisive.”
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Rescue personnel are working to free those trapped in collapsed buildings after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Tuesday.

The U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting after Iran attacked U.S. forces in the Middle East yesterday. And, a Senate committee will question Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic.
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West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts climbed on Wednesday on the risk of more fighting.
Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England.

Russian forces adopted new tactics to launch a company-sized mechanized assault, their largest in months. Ukrainian drones successfully countered the attack.

The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.

People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say

Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn.

Johannes Natland travelled to Huddersfield to carry out a 'hit' in March last year.

Oil rose sharply amid renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles.
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While Iran's population is suffering the consequences of war and sanctions, its leadership has gotten richer, with little distinction between economic and political power

Chitral borders Afghanistan and isn't easy to reach. Breathtaking views abound in this remote mountainous region — as do rockslides and avalanches.
Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading? Al Jazeera Oil prices jump more than 6% after Trump says U.S. will hit Iran hard CNBC Live updates: US and Iranian forces resume attacks in Middle East, piercing relative calm CNN Saudi Arabia joins U.S. military strikes on Iranian proxies The Washington Post Trump says US will 'beat the f------ s--- out of them' after Iran launches surprise missile strike Fox News
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The Carney government’s agreement with a German natural gas company will also reduce Europe’s dependence on a Qatari supply made more uncertain by war.

Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations in the Gironde region.

Parks are parched and reservoirs diminished as drought is declared in more than half of England.

Iran attacks US forces in Jordan as Trump meets Netanyahu Al Jazeera Iran chose to restart the fight after the US stopped – and showed a new appetite for risk CNN Trump vows to give Iran ‘a beating’ after surprise attack The Telegraph U.S.-Iran Updates: Trump says Iran to "get a beating" as war expands with U.S.-Saudi strikes in Iraq CBS News Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading? Al Jazeera
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The 1973 Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline deal is over. Turkey took a 15% Kirkuk stake with BP; treat 1 million b/d as politics until loadings catch up.

The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
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The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.

After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster Reuters Japan earthquake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall Reuters VIDEO: Damage left behind after earthquake in Japan KIRO 7 News Seattle The Quake Struck Japan. Eighty Minutes Later, a Lethal Explosion. wsj.com Japan ‘Races Against Time’ to Reach People Trapped After Large Quake The New York Times
Global oil prices climbed 7% on Wednesday, crossing above $90 a barrel.
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As the war with Iran has continued, some are finding that the stress is bringing back old anxieties.
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An explosion at a port on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast set fire to two ships, including a U.S. gas storage tanker, according to maritime tracking firms.

Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.
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A think tank report estimates US stockpiles of its two critical air defense interceptors are dramatically reduced since combat between the U.S. and Iran began on Feb. 28.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that he believes President Donald Trump and the U.S. are in charge of the U.S.-Israeli partnership.

With Iran flexing its might, President Trump appears to be weighing military options again, after rejecting plans to escalate.
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The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.

We like to think of our home as a nice, smooth sphere. But mapping the Earth’s gravitational field provides a different view of the planet.

Startup Zanskar has created one of the most productive geothermal wells in the US at a power plant that had been in decline for years.

A liquid brushed onto cavities in seconds may spare many young children from pain, infection, and surgery. A major U.S. trial found that silver diamine fluoride stopped decay in more than half of treated baby teeth. The treatment requires no drilling, shots, or sedation, although it does permanently darken the decayed area.
Signals traveling from the gut to the brain may help turn meals into lasting memories. Rats showed stronger memory activity after consuming nutritious foods, but not after drinking sweet liquids with little or no nutritional value. Blocking the vagus nerve erased this effect and made it harder for the animals to remember where food had been located. Over time, diets high in fat and sugar also weakened this memory system.
It seems as if the world is afire this summer. But even as wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more. Experts say these seemingly opposite trends are happening at the same time because of what humanity is doing to the planet. “It does seem like a paradox because we’re talking increases in fires, yet the global numbers have been going down and down. But they’re both true,”

In June 2024, a small company called Zanskar purchased a geothermal power plant in New Mexico that was failing fast. The water coming from the underground reservoir was getting colder by the day, making the plant uneconomical to run. Now, two years later, that plant is running at full capacity again, thanks to a new…
A cheap treatment at the dentist’s office that only takes seconds may offer a viable alternative to drilling out cavities — even in babies. New research published in JAMA Pediatrics found that the topical substance known as silver diamine fluoride can stop cavities when painted onto the surface of a tooth. The no-drill option for tooth decay is a potent, inexpensive option for treating cavities, particularly in children and babies. The study examined silver diamine fluoride’s efficacy in treatin

The release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic diaries has rekindled the debate over the origins of SARS-CoV-2. Here's how scientists have weighed in.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At least 90 cases have been identified in the outbreak, according to the New York City Health Department.

As the reliance on technology increases, healthcare leaders need to invest heavily in cyber-protection measures.

Experts say this could mean that more seniors will switch to Medicare Advantage plans
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Bacon lovers, beware. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has posted a notice alerting the public of a Class I recall of select bacon products. Class I recalls are the most serious type of recall. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? Last Friday, the FSIS published a recall notice involving select Not Ready-To-Eat (NRTE) bacon products produced by Maple Leaf Foods, one of Canada’s largest consumer-packaged meats companies. More than 12,000 pounds of NRTE bacon products

Hypertension during pregnancy is associated with stillbirth, heart disease among mothers and other serious complications.

Before you pay any medical bill, take these steps to check it — and possibly lower it.
SIMTRIYO is a newly approved central nervous system medication to help treat ADHD in children and adults. Image Credit: Tom Werner/DigitalVision via Getty Images Federal regulators have approved a new medication to help manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). SIMTRIYO is a daily tablet authorized for adults and children 6 years and older who weigh at least 44 pounds. Experts say the new medication could be an important additional asset in the treatment and management of ADHD.

Climate change is helping invasive species to not only establish themselves across the Continent but to stay alive for longer. Scientists suggest we get used to it.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class II nationwide recall of levothyroxine, a common thyroid medication. hudiemm/Getty Images A common thyroid medication is under a voluntary recall after testing found it was less potent than expected. The FDA classified a nationwide recall of levothyroxine sodium tablets as Class II on July 17 after testing found the pills were subpotent, according to the agency’s enforcement report. Those who have been prescribed the medication are encoura

Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive.

Medicare Advantage plans could be the winners of a decision by the Trump administration to put an early end to a program that kept the cost of Medicare prescription drug plans lower.
FIFA has a complex plan to sell chunks of its commercial rights to the World Cup to minority investors, including a firm run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner.
Two weeks after announcing her comeback for LA 2028, Suni Lee is already back training her Olympic-level skills. Catch the two-time gold medalist's new training footage.

Counting Stars has her sights set on being the champion three-year-old filly and her recent performances have demonstrated her brilliance. The Alabama Stakes is up next.

Kenny Minchey, who will be part of a new-look Kentucky offense under first-year coach Will Stein, joins the list of quarterbacks to transfer out of Notre Dame.

American investors now control more than half the Premier League. CNBC examines why U.K. soccer clubs have become attractive long-term assets.
Every SummerSlam 2026 match for Night 1 and Night 2, plus the 6 p.m. ET start time, U.S. Bank Stadium location and how to watch on ESPN Unlimited and Netflix.

The Indian Premier League cricket tournament’s business value has climbed to $20.6 billion, up 11.4% year over year, according to Houlihan Lokey’s 2026 IPL Valuation Study released Wednesday, as record-setting sales of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals reset franchise pricing across the league. The league’s stand-alone brand value rose 10.3% to $4.3 billion, marking […]

Find out which two young outfielders with dreamy matchups and mouthwatering park factors for homers have the best home run bets on today’s MLB slate.

Real Madrid has set a new benchmark in sports finance, reporting a record $1.39 billion in operating revenue for 2025/26, a new high for a sporting entity.

The next five days will decide the future of many MLB players and teams. The trade deadline is August 3. Who knows who goes where and who doesn't by 6 p.m. ET on Monday?

The Toronto Blue Jays have released a catcher as they reshape their depth at the critical position.

Opposition is growing in the soccer world to a plan by the sport’s governing body, FIFA, to spin off its events, principally the World Cup, as a separate commercial entity and invite investors to take a stake in it. The new company, FIFA Forward Enterprise, has been valued at about $20 billion. FIFA would seek […]

The St. Louis Cardinals finally moved a struggling pitcher off of the roster to clear room for a new addition as they face the Chicago Cubs.

One match and two segments have been announced for the July 29 episode of AEW Dynamite. A look at what's planned and how to watch it unfold.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is back in the spotlight after details from his early life were revealed.

The regional sports networks that air games for local New York and New Jersey teams, including MLB's Yankees and NHL's Rangers, will have a new streaming home.
The streaming rights to many of New York’s sports teams are traveling. MSG Networks and YES Network struck a new partnership that will make DAZN the exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming home of those properties during the 2026-2027 NBA and NHL seasons, a move that seems poised to end a digital joint venture between the two New […]
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Fifa has set a deadline of 19 September for member associations to access cash as FA voice disapproval of world governing body's funding plan before emergency Uefa meeting.

UEFA – European soccer's governing body – accused FIFA of "crossing a line" and said the tournament is not its to sell.
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Financial discipline, historic preservation, and the LA28 Olympic Games are reshaping one of America's most iconic sports venues for its next century.

The proposal goes beyond a financial restructuring. It represents a fundamental debate over who should control soccer’s most valuable tournament.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost a prominent member of the entertainment industry over the owner’s professional ties.

The Toronto Blue Jays received news that a six-year system veteran catcher has died unexpectedly.

The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.

After two injury-plagued seasons, Green Bay Packers running back Marshawn Lloyd could finally be ready to help in 2026.

Keep that World Cup fever going with soccer‘s biggest and brightest stars taking to the pitch tonight for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game. This is the fourth time since 2020 that the North American league has faced off against Mexico’s premier soccer league in an all-star game. For 2026, the MLS All-Stars takes on the […]

Critics are calling the actor's performance in his fourth solo Spidey movie the best of his career plus more in pop culture news with ABC News' Rocsi Diaz.

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 […]

“The Gilded Age” star Ben Ahlers and Wesley Taylor have wrapped production on ‘Movin’ On Up,’ a workplace satire short film directed by Jacob Wahba . Taylor (“Only Murders In The Building,” “Smash,” “Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical”) stars as a directionless white-collar worker who is catapulted up the corporate ladder. He lands in an “MGM […]

Noah Kahan is the latest among musicians firing back against the White House for using their music on social media, responding to an Instagram post that utilized his song “American Cars.” The White House post from Monday featured images of President Donald Trump while visiting General Motors’ flagship test site in Michigan. After many fans […]

The Green leader re-posted a photo of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt and the name Nigel.

As the show readies for its first-ever edition in Europe, TelevisaUnivision shared new information on PJ Fest, a six-day event spanning Miami, Houston, Los Angeles and Marbella.

Gen-Z is fueling a surprise box office boom. Discover why brands need to invest in more collective experiences.

HYBE earned its best quarter in company history thanks to BTS' ARIRANG album and tour, plus ENHYPEN, CORTIS, Tomorrow X Together, KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and more.

Sony has unveiled the trailer for the third entry in the “Jumanji” franchise, titled “Jumanji: Open World.” The teaser offers fans their first glimpse of the returning ensemble cast, including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan. The third film follows the global success of 2017’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and 2019’s […]

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ has many uncomfortable moments, but the scene with Odysseus (Matt Damon) and Circe (Samantha Morton) is the stuff of nightmares.

The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.

The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.

A Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday that the recording of an interview the man accused in the killing Tupac Shakur gave to police in 2008 could be used at his upcoming trial.
Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women, who claim the offenses occurred when they were teenagers. In a new BBC documentary “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret” — airing Wednesday — a total of 10 women come forward with allegations against Leto, nine of whom the BBC says are sharing their stories for […]

Mike Leigh, one of the independent movie world’s most celebrated directors with a career spanning six decades and wins including multiple BAFTA and both a Palme d’Or and Golden Lion, has said he’s likely to be hanging up his filmmaking boots. Speaking at a Golden Globes-hosted event in London, the 83-year-old said that “Tender Loving […]

Hollywood actress Elisha Cuthbert has officially sold her lavish Los Angeles home for $1.93 million, days after the property was put back on the market with a significant discount.
Kavinsky, the French electro music producer and DJ whose hypnotic anthem “Nightcall” became a cult classic after opening Nicolas Winding Refn’s 2011 film “Drive,” died on Tuesday. He was 50. The artist was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening. Authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of his death, though no […]

Ryan Murphy has revealed more details about the upcoming 13th season of “American Horror Story,” saying that it’s not a “Coven” continuation but actually “all the seasons” combined. Speaking at the premiere of his new show “The Shards,” Murphy revealed to Entertainment Tonight: “Everybody thinks it’s a ‘Coven’ season and it’s not. It’s all the […]

One month after The Grammys announced the Asian Pop Performance category for this year, BTS announced that they will not be submitting their music for consideration.

Devyn Dalton, a 4-foot-6 woman, is the leading man’s stunt double in Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster.
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In a chat with Hannah Abraham, Nam Joo Hyuk has changed little in the three years he’s been away from our screens, and for that we are appreciative.

Local films drove Korean box office recovery in the first half of 2026, with total industry revenue reaching KRW579 billion ($399.1 million) on 57.05 million admissions, up 41.9% and 34.2% year-on-year, respectively, according to figures released by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). Local titles accounted for the bulk of that growth. Korean-film revenue totaled KRW370.2 […]

According to drummer Matt Cameron, Soundgarden’s final album with late vocalist Chris Cornell is currently being mixed.

“Under Paris,” “Deep Water,” “Thrash,” “Chum” — the shark movies come so thick and fast these days, there’s scarcely any time between them to deem it safe to go back in the water. That said, if this recent run of films is to be believed, regular old beaches are fine these days. Seems the toothy […]

“Game of Thrones” play “The Mad King” finally launched previews Tuesday night after cancelling its first week of performances. The first ever run-through of the HBO/Royal Shakespeare Company co-production, which takes place before the events in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” series, earned a standing ovation from the enraptured audience. Addressing the crowd ahead of the […]

Glen Hansard, the Irish musician who starred in the 2007 film “Once” and won the best original song Oscar for “Falling Slowly,” died on Wednesday in a motorcycle crash. He was 56. According to the BBC, Hansard was killed in a single-vehicle crash in his home city of Dublin on Wednesday. The accident was reported […]

The Devil's Mouth satisfies that buttered popcorn craving for a mid-tier movie worth the watch as young stars like Kathryn Newton and Lana Condor try to out swim a shark.

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The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.

Third time’s the charm. Amazon MGM Studios has released the trailer for “The Thomas Crown Affair,” which will debut on March 5, 2027. The third take on the story of art thief Thomas Crown is the latest directorial effort from Michael B. Jordan, who puts a new spin on the titular billionaire’s heists. As Crown, […]

In the four years since deluxe versions of the Beatles’ “Revolver” were released, there hasn’t been much debate over what stood at the top of most fans’ wish lists: similar treatment given to “Rubber Soul,” the album that preceded “Revolver” in the group’s mid-1960s chronology. With just a little bit of delayed gratification, that hope […]

Michael J. Fox has been tapped to receive one of the Television Academy’s biggest honors, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, at this year’s Emmy Awards. The org announced the news Wednesday, noting that the kudo was “in recognition of his transformative contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy.” Fox is already an Emmy nominee this […]

“American Idol” has been renewed for Season 25. Auditions for the singing competition series will kick off on Aug. 25 with the virtual nationwide search “Idol Across America,” taking place in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. This first round of auditions will be with “American Idol” producers, who will then pass contestants on to […]

MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Nothing seems amiss in this well-appointed home in a tony New York City suburb…except for the intriguing experiment taking place inside. Six college students who have cultivated their own “creator” bases have come here to compete against one another in challenges brought to them by Katie Feeney, the up-and-coming sports influencer who […]

“Elsinore,” a biographical drama about Scottish actor Ian Charleson starring Andrew Scott, is set to open this year’s BFI London Film Festival. The opening night gala, taking place on Oct. 7, will mark the film’s European premiere with Scott and cast members including Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, Johnny Flynn and Luke Thompson excepted to attend. […]

Ludwig Göransson reaches No. 1 on the U.K.'s Official Soundtrack Albums chart for the first time — after missing out on the top spot by one space earlier this year — with The Odyssey.

Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.

Paris-based Premium Films, together with its feature film sales division MPM Premium, has acquired international sales rights to Matheus Farias and Enock Carvalho’s “The Riverbank” (“A Margem do Rio”). The atmospheric erotic thriller will world premiere in the prestigious international competition at the upcoming Locarno Film Festival, taking place in Switzerland over August 5-15. The […]

Penélope Cruz, Lee Chang-dong, Rosalind Eleazar, Siân Heder and Isabelle Huppert are the first honorees announced for the eighth annual TIFF Tribute Awards, the gala set for Sept. 13 during the Toronto International Film Festival. Cruz, who won the supporting actress Oscar for “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” will receive the TIFF Special Tribute Award. Eleazar and […]

A consortium of 22 different advocacy organizations are lining up to support Walt Disney Co. as it continues to tangle with the Federal Communications Commission. “We urge you to continue to defend and exercise your First Amendment rights, so that we can all continue to exercise ours,” reads the letter, addressed to Disney CEO Josh […]

Lil Tecca is bringing his music to the gaming world as the Season 15 Icon for Fortnite Festival. Beginning this Thursday, players can purchase new Festival gear with the Neon Dreams Music Pass, including the Lil Tecca Outfit, Mic Mace Pickaxe, Tecca’s World Back Bling and a guitar inspired by the rapper’s Dopamine Tour. Also […]

Jean-Pierre Dorléac, the costume designer behind “Somewhere in Time” and “Battlestar Galactica,” died July 23 from natural causes. He was 83. Dorléac earned an Oscar nomination for the 1981 film “Somewhere in Time.” He also landed 11 Emmy nominations for his TV work, winning two for “Battlestar Galactica” in 1979 and “The Lot” in 2001. […]

Starz and Sony’s Crunchyroll are rolling out a new bundle now available through Prime Video in the U.S. priced at $16.99/month for the pair of streamers — more than 23% off compared with buying the services separately. It’s the first U.S. bundle deal for Crunchyroll, the anime service owned by Sony. The launch arrives alongside […]

British stand-up comedian and writer Elf Lyons is bringing her show “The Woman on the Edge” to New York. The limited run at the SoHo Playhouse, from Sept. 24 to Oct. 18, marks Lyons’ United States debut. Presented by WestBeth Entertainment and Mick Perrin Worldwide, the show is a “completely normal, autobiographical (and in no […]

Lucky episode 4 flips Lucky's life upside down as a poor decision during a car chase ends with a death that makes the situation worse.

Audiences keep abandoning Netflix shows after season 1, and once again, we see that happen again with Ransom Canyon season 2.

EFD Studios, Latin America’s biggest film equipment rental company, has named longterm Imcine senior executive José Miguel Álvarez Ibargüengoitia as CEO of EFD Studios Mexico. The appointment of Álvarez Ibargüengoitia, one of the best-known and regarded of figures on Mexico’s film industry scene, comes as EFD Studios has begun to put through an energetic expansion […]

Jared Leto has responded to allegations of criminal sexual conduct leveled against him by several women in a BBC documentary, declaring them to be “categorically false.” “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Darkest Secret” was released on Wednesday and featured a total of 10 women who came forward with allegations against the actor and singer. Four women alleged […]

Earlier this month, a judge ruled against a group - which includes the Duke of Sussex and Sir Elton John - after they sued the Daily Mail's publisher.

The beauty of "Tony" is that it doesn’t make anything feel predetermined. It’s the story of an old-school American summer — those months when a college kid like Tony, doing a job because he needs a job, has the drifting freedom to fall into random experiences, because that’s the enchantment of being in a Cape Cod beach town in 1975.

The renowned classics scholar caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey went viral. Wilson explains her reaction to the film and why she's translating the poem again.
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is set to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with an original haunted house dubbed “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness.” As part of the experience, guests will be able to climb aboard the “Crazy Train” for a terrifying trip through his disturbing world of rock ‘n’ roll. Developed as a living […]

Two of Scotland’s best known faces from cinema and TV are set to tread the boards together for the first time and at a theater close to their home towns. “Trainspotting” legend Ewan McGregor and “The Traitors” favorite Alan Cumming will take the lead in the stage adaptation of Harry Macqueen’s highly acclaimed 2020 romantic […]

Michael Lockshin’s Russian-language adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s “The Master and Margarita” is finally getting a long-awaited U.S. theatrical release. Following a lengthy battle, Luminosity Pictures are rolling the movie out Stateside from Sept. 18, Variety can confirm. Based on Bulgakov’s seminal, semi-autobiographical work, “The Master and Margarita” follows the story of a writer in 1930s […]

Shane McRae is the latest addition to the upcoming AMC drama series “Thunder Road,” Variety has learned exclusively. The series, which is produced in a partnership between AMC and NASCAR, is set in the world of stock car racing with Dennis Quaid set for the lead role. It was greenlit at AMC in April with […]

The Center at West Park, a New York City nonprofit community, arts and culture hub, will return to East Hampton to present a one-night-only staged reading of the “The Big Chill.” The ensemble will feature Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei (“My Cousin Vinny,” “The Wrestler”), Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick (“The Producers”), Emmy Award-nominee Amy Brenneman (“Judging Amy”), […]

More than three decades after it became a commercial juggernaut, Mariah Carey's Daydream debuts on the U.K.'s Official Album Downloads chart inside the top 20.

AI studios are reshaping who owns films, production systems and audience value, giving creators new leverage over Hollywood’s traditional terms.

Hollywood hasn’t begun packing for the fall festivals in Venice, Telluride and Toronto, but the Sundance Film Festival has dropped in with a reminder that January is around the corner. On Wednesday, leadership at Sundance sent out a mid-year update on the fest’s seismic move from Park City, Utah, to the Colorado mountain town of […]

“The Odyssey” has surpassed $700 million at the global box office, becoming the fourth highest-grossing movie of the year after just 12 days in theaters. Christopher Nolan’s Greek epic has generated $320.5 million domestically and $407.4 million overseas, bringing worldwide ticket sales to $727.9 million. Hollywood’s top three releases of 2026 are June’s “Toy Story […]

Bruce Campbell is set to bring his new independent film, “Ernie & Emma,” to Alamo Drafthouse screens this fall. The nationwide tour will feature Campbell in-person, beginning Friday, Sept. 4 in Los Angeles before stops in San Francisco, New York City, Texas, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, Virginia and more cities through Nov. 14. The romantic […]

The author and translator of Taiwan Travelogue, the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, discuss identity and history amid the debate over Taiwan's colonial ties to Japan and escalating geopolitical pressure from China.
This One's For You, the first full-length from country superstar Luke Combs, reaches a new all-time peak on the U.K.'s Official Streaming Albums chart.

How does Spider-Man: Brand New Day stack up against all other Spider-Man movies on Rotten Tomatoes? Now we know.

A judge orders all videos featuring the popular animated wolf to be removed from YouTube.

It’s almost impossible to hear the name Bernie Taupin and not think Elton John. But there’s another side to Taupin’s artistry. In this scenario, he is both scribe and showman, a fact that’s unbeknownst to many fans.

As "Don't We" ascends from second place to No. 1, Morgan Wallen scores his historic twenty-first champion on Billboard's Country Airplay chart — and second of 2026.

“The Daily Show” blew out the candles on 30 years this month, and to celebrate, the Comedy Central talk series is putting out a three-episode podcast series titled “30 F#@king Years: The Daily Show Remembers.” The limited audio series is hosted by the News Team — that’s Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, […]

Joe Miñoso is leaving “Chicago Fire” after 15 seasons, a source confirms to Variety. The actor has played firefighter Joe Cruz on the NBC drama series since Season 1. He will appear in a handful of episodes in the show’s upcoming 15th season to wrap up his character arc. Miñoso appeared in the pilot of […]

Netflix has announced an exciting new rotation of movies and series for this August, including a variety of horror and crime projects to prepare viewers for the upcoming fall season. The “Chucky” franchise will kick off the slew of horror movies arriving this month, including the additions of “Bride of Chucky,” “Child’s Play 2,” and […]
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Jason Cloth, a financier with executive producer credits on “Joker,” “Babylon,” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” has been indicted in Chicago on allegations that he ran a $100 million Ponzi scheme. Cloth, 60, faces seven counts of wire fraud for allegedly lying to investors about how their money would be used. According to the indictment, he took […]

The head of Cinema United is reiterating the lobbying organization’s opposition to Paramount Skydance’s proposed merger with Warner Bros., as well as the group’s support of litigation filed by state Attorneys General that has put the deal on hold. In a letter to theater owners on Wednesday, Michael O’Leary, who serves as CEO of Cinema […]

Paul McCartney, Madonna and the Rolling Stones are among the legacy artists enjoying a resurgence. One big reason: they keep creating well-received new music.

Lynette Howell Taylor has been reelected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, beginning a second consecutive term as the organization moves toward its 100th anniversary. Also elected to the 2026-2027 officer positions by the Board are: Lesley Barber (Music Branch), chair of the Membership Committee; David Dinerstein (Marketing and Public Relations […]

Glen Powell’s football comedy “Chad Powers” is back for Season 2, which will release Sept. 3 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers. People are starting to catch on to the odd behavior of Russ Holliday, aka Chad Powers (Glen Powell) this second season, especially Coach Hudson (Steve Zahn) and Gerry (Colton Ryan). […]

The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.

The Bruin Theater in Los Angeles’ Westwood Village is set to reopen in October, with the announcement capping a big month for the city’s movie lovers. Last week, Sony Pictures announced it will take over operation of the Cinerama Dome with Alamo Drafthouse running the former ArcLight theaters multiplex. Now the Bruin Theater, built in […]

Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai aren’t spending their reality-TV winnings on shopping sprees just yet.
Tomi Adeyemi, author of the novel “Children of Blood and Bone,” said the upcoming Paramount film adaptation of her book was “the worst thing I have ever had to live through” and “I never want to hear about this project again” in a five-minute video posted on Wednesday. Adeyemi, who co-wrote the screenplay for the […]

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A collection of record labels — including labels such as Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music — on Wednesday proposed a new set of guidelines for how AI-generated music could chart, demanding only tracks that were “substantially human made” qualify for the industry’s measure of success. Other groups and labels part of the coalition include […]

John Leguizamo has been voicing Sid the sloth since the “Ice Age” franchise launched in 2002, and the blockbuster success of the animated franchise is what allowed Leguizamo to put his kids through college. The actor told “Entertainment Tonight” on his press tour for “The Odyssey” that “Ice Age” has predominantly paid for the bills […]

Gunship is back with a spooky new music video. The trio’s video is for their cover of Cyndi Lauper’s iconic “Time After Time,” which is featured on the soundtrack of Corin Hardy’s recent horror film “Whistle.” Hardy also directs the music video, which consists of previously unseen footage from the film. “Working with Corin is […]

Tubi is expanding its 2026 rollout with a wide range of film and TV titles arriving throughout August. The free, ad-supported streamer is adding hundreds of movies and series spanning various genres, from action-packed blockbusters and popular romantic comedies to arthouse dramas and chilling horror flicks. Highlights this month include “Problemista” starring Julio Torres and […]

St. Vincent’s music goes beyond the merely dramatic, at times; it can be harrowing, if not soul-shaking, in its most intimate and passionate moments. So it’s not completely surprising that Annie Clark, the woman behind the nom de plume, would be interested in enhancing that sense of drama by finally working with a full orchestra […]

ABC News' Rocsi Diaz breaks down the latest entertainment headlines, from the new 'Jumanji' trailer to BTS’ Grammys decision.

Of all the great cinematic narrative arcs, there’s something special about the comeback. Think “Rocky,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “The Natural.” A much-maligned or doubted hero rises and triumphs against all the odds. Goosebumps, every time. The comeback saga rings ever so true for those in the movie theater industry, and for those millions of moviegoers […]

“Artificial” star Andrew Garfield is weighing on Amazon MGM Studios’ decision to drop the Luca Guadagnino-directed film about Sam Altman and OpenAI. “I was and I wasn’t [surprised],” the Oscar winner told me Wednesday while promoting his new movie “The Magic Faraway Tree.” “I think there are certain things that fit certain places and don’t […]

Anthony Mackie recently told IMDb (via The Independent) about Ian McKellen’s wholesome reaction when he told him on the “Avengers: Doomsday” set that he was playing Captain America. “I go to Ian McKellen, he goes, ‘Hello, son.’ I’m like, ‘Ian McKellen, sir. You’re amazing. It’s amazing to work with you,’” Mackie recalled. “He goes, ‘So […]

How much could a single underscore in a username really matter? Just ask Brandon Klayme, who served 18 months in prison before realizing how authorities arrested, charged, and convicted the wrong man.

Colt Gray last week pleaded guilty to a 2024 rampage that left four dead at a high school outside Atlanta.
People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".

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Florida puts ex-police officer to death for girl’s murder, first of 2 executions set for single day AP News Florida executes 2 men Tuesday, a 1st in modern death penalty history Tampa Bay Times DeSantis on Florida double execution: 'I don't take joy' Tallahassee Democrat Former Lake cop, James Duckett, executed for rape, drowning of 11-year-old Orlando Sentinel 2 death row inmates to be executed on Tuesday FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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One person was killed after a small aircraft crashed near Chandler Airport in Arizona, according to the Chandler Fire Department.

President Trump met with the leaders of Ukraine and Israel on Tuesday at the White House, heatwave threatens firefighters' hold on wildfires in France and Spain.
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Several schools across the country are set to install pepper-spraying drones as part of a new effort to protect kids from active school shooting attacks.

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Musa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.

WIRED test-drove a preproduction version of the Luce, the storied Italian automaker’s controversial electric car, and it was remarkably surprising. Will it convert Ferrari fanatics?

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In 1785, the English poet William Cowper famously mused, “Variety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.” Now, he was talking about change, but the same lesson can be applied to a staple American bar food: the chicken wing and its many flavors. Today (Wednesday, July 29, 2026) is National Chicken Wing Day, which celebrates this versatile cuisine. Let’s take a look at how we got this delicious poultry delight and where to score excellent deals. A brief history of the modern chic

Triple killer James Desborough had stayed in the same homeless shelter, police say.

“My worry is that one of his kids from his other marriage or one of his siblings will pop up and say they deserve his assets.”
The winning ticket for the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Florida.

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As schools across the country continue to implement cell phone bans, a new Pew Research Center survey shows they continue to gain support. Seventy-seven percent of US adults support banning cell phones in middle and high school classes, and 48 percent support banning them for the entire school day. That's the first time more Americans have supported, rather than opposed, so-called bell-to-bell bans. Two years ago, just 36 percent of American adults supported an all day ban. Across all age group

Police discovered messy side rooms strewn with rubbish at the Legacy funeral home in Hull.

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To say it’s been an eventful couple of weeks for the world-famous bald eagles of Big Bear Valley, California, would be a drastic understatement. The news surrounding these beloved birds has soared both high and low. Fundraising was secured to preserve their habitat while Jackie, the matriarch, remains in critical but stable condition at the Ojai Raptor Center. Fast Company spoke this week with the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), the organization behind the live nest cameras that i

As Tyler Robinson waits to hear whether he'll stand trial on capital murder charges stemming from the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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From special door locks and adaptable classrooms to routine drills, schools across the country continue to adapt to new tools and procedures to protect students from mass shootings. But the latest high-tech tool to combat shooters is moving beyond the hallway floors and into the skies. At least nine different schools in Colorado, Florida and Georgia are set to incorporate drones into their school shooting protocols. Developed by Mithril Defense, the special drones are called Campus Guardian Ange

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A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

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Viral California teen lifeguard rescue captures nation's awe. 'Perfect person you’d want out there' Los Angeles Times Teenage Lifeguard Fights Intense Waves to Bring Boy to Safety The New York Times Lifeguard battles pounding surf to save a child swept out to sea The Washington Post Teen lifeguard's rescue of boy at California beach gets President Trump's attention KCRA ‘I’m super proud of him’: father of teen lifeguard recounts dramatic ocean rescue theguardian.com

Bryan Kohberger now says he’s innocent, and in a statement to the New York Times, claimed that in the case of “State v. Kohberger, justice was not served.”

Interim president Dr. Wayne Frederick discusses what happened and what’s next after more than 500 incoming freshmen learned they were no longer enrolled at Howard University.
