The Historic Castle That Just CRUMBLED in Japan's Devastating Quake
The centuries-old castle, one of the country’s best-known, was also affected by the region’s 2016 earthquakes.
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The AI That Just Broke ENCRYPTION Everyone Thought Was Unbreakable
Claude Mythos Preview discovered new attacks in testing against weakened cryptographic algorithms, which protect online financial transactions, private communications and more.
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Why Tech Giants Are BLEEDING Billions Over AI Dreams
The Nasdaq Composite index fell over 1 percent when markets opened in the United States, following deep declines across Asia earlier in the day.
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The UAE Partnership That's ACCELERATING America's Military AI
The U.S. wants development of military AI tools to move faster.
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The Federal Probe That Could DERAIL Shein's Massive IPO
Shein disclosed the FTC is investigating its U.S. business, but the nature of the probe is unclear.
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What eBay Execs Did to Bloggers That Just Cost Them $56 MILLION
Ina and David Steiner run a popular ecommerce blog that had angered eBay executives due to its critical coverage.
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The $5.5 Billion SECRET Johnson & Johnson Just Agreed to Pay
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5B to settle talc lawsuits Fox Business Johnson & Johnson Announces a Proposed Resolution of Ovarian Talc Litigation Yahoo Finance JNJ Stock Advances After Hours On $5.5B Proposal To Resolve Talc Litigation Yahoo Finance Johnson & Johnson to pay up to $5.5B to settle talc lawsuits (JNJ:NYSE) Seeking Alpha Johnson & Johnson to pay $5.5 bln to settle talc-related cancer lawsuits Investing.com
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The AI Traders That NEVER Sleep Are Taking Over Wall Street
Brokerages, startups and even retail investors are building AI agents that can help oversee portfolios and automate investing tasks once handled by humans.
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The Tokyo Decision That Matters MORE to Your 401(k) Than the Fed
Japan is edging toward the exit on buying America’s debt. Here is why this matters to your retirement plans.
The Weather Pattern That Could KILL Fed Rate Cuts This Year
Climate disruption could prolong inflation. Look to refiners, tanker operators and agricultural stocks.
Why Financial Advisers Say Start Your Roth in Your TWENTIES
Most people don’t get a break in their tax rate until they retire, but there could be earlier opportunities
The 6 Software Stocks That Could SURVIVE the AI Apocalypse
Most software companies are expected to show a slowing pace of sales growth over the next two years. Oracle and DigitalOcean are among the exceptions.
The Hidden FLAW in Your Retirement Math Nobody Told You About
Stress-test your retirement plan against late-life healthcare and housing shocks.
Why This Adviser Is BLOCKING a $2.3 Million Withdrawal Plan
“His proposal involves a proprietary equity hedge strategy to manage $700,000 of my assets.”
Why UPS Says the Worst Is Finally OVER After Brutal Quarter
UPS beat Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year guidance in its second-quarter earnings report Tuesday.
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Trump's DEFIANT Move After Supreme Court Strikes Down His Tariffs
President Trump dismissed fears his tariffs could hurt the economy — especially as affordability concerns have become a key issue of the 2026 midterm elections.
The Affair That Haunted Newsom for 20 Years Finally REVEALED
Ruby Rippey had stayed mostly quiet since her relationship with the San Francisco mayor rocked the city.
Trump's Plan to Fight China in the Place You'd NEVER Expect
The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence around the world, after it had put a halt to many of those initiatives last year during a flurry of budget and personnel cuts. The administration notified Congress late last week that it intends to spend $175.8 million to replace outdated and aging undersea telecommunications cables in the Caribbean and Central America to prevent China from moving
Capitol Ceremony Honors the Senator Who 'LOVED People' Above All
National political leaders and prominent figures from around the globe are remembering the late Sen. Lindsey Graham with funeral services in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
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France Braces for 40°C INFERNO as Wildfires Rage Out of Control
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
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Why Canadians Are Suddenly AVOIDING America by the Billions
Data shows Canadians have replaced US vacations with other international trips in apparent rebuke to Trump Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to the US in 2025 than in the previous year, as Donald Trump’s hostile policies towards his northern neighbour continue to incur an economic cost, new government data shows. The research also indicates that Canadians are not bucking travel overall and instead have replaced US vacations with other international destinations, in a rebuke to Trump’s tariff
The £4,500 Benefit Some Parents Will Get for Apprentice Children
Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships.
The Awkward Moment French Navy INTERRUPTED a BBC Interview
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
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Why Even Meteorologists Can't Predict Our FREAKISH New Weather
I didn’t want to have to depend on a weather app to know when the storms are coming.
Health
The Bedroom Pill That Could Stop CANCER From Spreading
A recent study found that sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may stop cancer from metastasizing. BSIP/Getty Images Researchers report that the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may help slow the spread of cancer. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, appears to interfere with cancer cells’ ability to metastasize and travel to other parts of the body. More research is needed to determine if Viagra would be more effective against certain types of cancer and whether the drug can
The GROUNDBREAKING Pill That Could Replace Your Statin Forever
Lipfendra, a new once-daily pill for high cholesterol, can be taken instead of or alongside a statin. Iryna Veklich · Moment / Getty Images The FDA has approved Lipfendra, a new drug for adults with high LDL cholesterol. It is the first PCSK9 inhibitor in its class to come as a pill; the other three treatments require shots. Lipfendra can be taken instead of or alongside a statin to lower high LDL cholesterol. People with high cholesterol levels now have a new treatment option: a once-daily
Why Ozempic Users Can Eat LESS for Over a Year Without Trying
Recent research has found that GLP-1s, like Ozempic and Wegovy, can help you maintain a lower calorie intake for more than a year. Image Credit: Jon Challicom/Getty A new study found that people taking semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) maintained a significantly lower calorie intake after 60 weeks on the medication. Participants taking semaglutide consistently consumed 24% to 30% fewer calories than those receiving a placebo throughout the study. The findings suggest semaglutide may continue
The Renamed Condition Linked to DEVASTATING Heart Attack Risk
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
Why Experts Are ALARMED by Military's New Testosterone Screening
The U.S. military will begin screening service members for testosterone deficiency to “optimize” health. Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military will begin annual screening for testosterone deficiency among service members ages 30 and older. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may benefit people with a confirmed deficiency, but there are risks, including impaired fertility. A single blood test cannot diagnose low testosterone; other symptoms must also
The FDA Decision on Peptides That Has Safety Experts WORRIED
Photo taken on Aug. 23, 2021 shows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Silver Spring, Maryland, the United States. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua via Getty Images) On the first day of a two-day meeting, an FDA advisory panel voted in favor of four types of peptides to be sold as compounded medications. Proponents describe wellness peptides as a “fountain of youth” that can promote healing from injury and improved overall wellness. Doctors and scientists say the safety and effectiveness of i
The Bizarre Drug Combo Women Are Using to ESCAPE Menopause
Proponents of the “menopause cocktail” say that a combination of allergy and acid reflux medications helps alleviate menopause symptoms. Image Credit: Pekic/Getty The viral “menopause cocktail” involves a mix of allergy and acid-reducing medications to reportedly help manage menopause symptoms. Experts caution that the trend reflects gaps in menopause care and lacks sufficient evidence around safety and effectiveness. Long-term use of the medications may carry risks, including masking under
Why Museums and Movies Might SLOW Your Body's Aging Clock
Research shows that regular cultural engagement can slow physiological aging in older adults. Image Credit: AzmanJaka/Getty A new study claims that older adults who regularly attend cultural events such as museums, movies, and theater tend to have a lower physiological age, meaning their bodies function younger than their years. Those who engaged culturally every few months or more had an average physiological age of about 3 years less than those with less participation, despite similar actu
The Surprising Number of Coffee Cups Your HEART Can Handle
The American Heart Association (AHA) states that up to 5 cups of black coffee a day is safe for most people. Image Credit: Filmstax/Getty The American Heart Association (AHA) published a statement confirming how much caffeinated coffee is safe to drink each day. Adding flavorings like sugar, cream, and syrups to coffee can cancel out coffee’s heart-health benefits, however. The statement noted that the higher levels of caffeine in energy drinks can be harmful to heart health. A growing bod
The Daily Habit That Could PROTECT Your Heart Forever
Research shows that eating an avocado a day may help reduce heart disease risk in people with obesity. Image Credit: Thai Liang Lim/Getty A recent study has found that eating an avocado a day may help lower the risk of heart disease in people with obesity. The researchers found that this was associated with lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, which are proteins that transport cholesterol through the body. Avocados can also provide various other health benefits, such as
Why HALF of American Adults Now Qualify for This Heart Drug
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
Why Health Experts Say IGNORE the Cyclospora Fruit Warnings
As federal health officials investigate possible sources of the cyclospora outbreak, experts say most fruits and vegetables remain safe to consume. Getty Images The FDA reports that no product samples have been confirmed as positive for cyclospora amid fears over consumption of lettuce, herbs, and other produce. As health officials investigate possible sources of the multi-state outbreak that has sickened thousands, consumers should stay informed about product recalls and continue washing p
How Remote Tech Brought Heart Care to Rural AMERICA's Forgotten
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
The Tracking Method Rumer Willis Used to DECODE Her Cycle
Rumer Willis is sharing how hormone tracking helped her better understand her cycle, and why she’s encouraging other women to better understand their reproductive health. Photo by Victoria Wall Harris Rumer Willis says hormone tracking helped her better understand her cycle. Experts say at-home hormone tests may help confirm ovulation and guide fertility planning. Willis hopes more women feel empowered to advocate for their reproductive health. When actress Rumer Willis gave birth to her dau
The Viral TikTok Sleep Hack That May Actually WORK
A popular TikTok trend suggests that eating dinner 4 to 5 hours before bed can improve sleep quality. Image credit: Olga Rolenko · Moment/Getty “Early-bird dinners” are a growing social media trend, with some TikTokers claiming that eating earlier can improve sleep quality. Experts agree that consuming the last meal of the day earlier in the evening may help with getting a better night’s rest. Eating dinner earlier may also offer additional benefits, such as reducing acid reflux and improvin
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The Box Office DISASTER You Can Now Stream at Home
"Supergirl," the latest film in James Gunn's revamped DCU, is now streaming after its disappointing summer box office run. Here's how to watch it at home for your next movie night.
MoreThan Films Boards Venice Days Competition Title 'The Indies'
Barcelona-based world sales company MoreThan Films has acquired period road movie “Les Indes” (“The Indies”), co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmakers Pauline Julier and Nicolas Chapoulier, ahead of its premiere in the Venice Film Festival’s Giornate Degli Autori (Venice Days). Produced by Spain’s Lastor Media (“Alcarràs”) and Switzerland’s Alina Film (“The Currents”) and inspired by […]
Comedy Quartet Meets Serial-Killer Peril in 'Big Break' Thriller
NYC-based sketch comedy quartet Simple Town, who have performed live and in online shorts over the last decade, make an amusing leap to the feature-film format in “Big Break.” Ostensibly playing themselves, the group here gathers at a country manse to celebrate one member’s breakaway mainstream success — and for the other three to beg/cajole […]
Wes Miller's Courtroom Thriller Gets Theatrical Tour With Q&As
BLacklight and Dark Star Pictures have teamed for the nationwide theatrical release of “Wildcards,” creating a unique theatrical experience that the creatives behind the film hope will spark conversation, community discourse and, of course, box office. The latest feature from writer-director Wes Miller (“Black Heat,” “Call Her King”), “Wildcards” follows the trial of Theodore Sterling, […]
Lena Hall Joins Chad Michael Murray in 'Disconnecting Peter'
Tony Award winner Lena Hall has boarded “Disconnecting Peter,” joining previously announced star Chad Michael Murray in the upcoming family drama. The film is written and directed by Christopher Beatty. Hall will play Elizabeth Ruck, wife to Murray’s Peter Ruck, a woman working to hold her family together as her husband’s destructive patterns threaten to […]
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The Funeral Director Who Left a Baby on the Floor for TWO YEARS
Victims who lost babies tearfully recall how they were given wrong ashes by Robert Bush.
What Emerged on Day 1 of the Lindsay Clancy TRIPLE-MURDER Trial
Key points from Day 1 of testimony in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial CNN What to know about postpartum psychosis, which can affect a new mom's sense of reality WJAR Trial of Lindsay Clancy, Accused of Murdering Her Children, Begins With Ex-Husband’s Testimony The New York Times Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband testifies about day leading up to children’s deaths Boston Herald Lindsay Clancy's jury will tour Duxbury home where she's accused of killing kids WCVB