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The SECRET Deals Sending Deportees to Countries They've NEVER Seen

After a plane journey in shackles, an Iranian woman found herself in the middle of Africa in a country she did not know existed. She is one of thousands deported from the US on the back of shadowy deals made with dozens of countries. An in-depth investigation reveals the ‘show of force’ costing American taxpayers millions No one would tell the shackled detainees onboard the US immigration plane where they were going. The officers in charge would taunt them when they asked, they said. It was only

Tech

The AI Alert System That Could Prevent the UNTHINKABLE

US proposes AI incident alert system in talks with China, Bessent says  AP News Bessent calls meeting with China Vice Premier He Lifeng 'successful' ahead of Trump-Xi summit  CNBC U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says  NBC News Xi rolls into Trump summit with China's trade engine roaring  Reuters Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit  CBS News

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The Used Tech You Should NEVER Buy (And What's Actually Safe)

The tech industry wants you to believe that every device must be unboxed fresh from the factory floor. But for practical professionals, buying certified refurbished hardware is the easiest way to pocket a 40%-60% discount without sacrificing performance. The catch? “Refurbished” products cover a wide spectrum. On one end, you have manufacturer-certified enterprise gear meticulously restored to like-new performance and backed by a solid warranty. On the other, you have a mystery box from a third-

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Politics

What CNN Did to Lose Its White House ACCESS Forever

White House strips CNN of TV pool assignment as Trump’s press ban escalates  CNN Sen. John Barrasso says Trump isn’t violating the Constitution by banning reporters from the White House  NBC News 'I don't know why he did it': House Majority Leader Scalise on partial White House press ban  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Transcript: Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026  CBS News Waltz: Trump ‘absolutely within his rights’ to bar rep

Trump's 250-Foot Arch Will Hide Something MILITARY Inside

Trump says planned 250-foot arch will be ‘military complex’ for drones, snipers  The Washington Post President Trump says proposed 'Triumphal Arch' will double as military complex  WUSA9 Trump’s Monumental Obsession  The Atlantic Trump Says His D.C. Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex’ Housing Drones and Snipers  The New York Times Trump claims triumphal arch will serve as a ‘top grade military complex’ to store weapons  The Guardian

International

The German Leader Calling His Own Victory a DISASTER

German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on  BBC Is Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?  CNN Merz Vows To Press Ahead With Reforms After Historic German State Election Defeat  HuffPost Germany: AfD wins in northeastern state, Left in Berlin  DW.com Friedrich Merz vows to stay in office after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections  The Guardian

Health

Why Maria Shriver Says You're WRONG About Alzheimer's Age

Maria Shriver wants everyone to know there are proactive strategies to support brain health. Maria Shriver. Photo by Peter Yang Author and journalist Maria Shriver is raising awareness about brain health. When her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she made it her mission to inform others about what they can do to lower their risk of cognitive decline. As a longtime advocate for Alzheimer’s, Shriver wants people to take agency over their brain health. Maria Shriver wants women to

The Daily Habit That Slashes Alzheimer's Risk by 33%

Research shows that reading has many benefits for people of all ages. Goodboy Picture Company · E+/Getty Research shows that reading for pleasure has various benefits for people of all ages. Reading has been linked to better cognitive skills and mental well-being, as well as lower levels of stress and loneliness. For children, reading for pleasure is associated with better attention, memory, academic achievement, and mental health. In older adults, regular reading is associated with slower c

The Exercise That Could SAVE Your Brain After Menopause

Research shows that aerobic exercise may improve cognitive function in postmenopausal females. adamkaz · E+/Getty Regular aerobic exercise can significantly improve thinking skills like planning and decision making in postmenopausal women, according to recent research.  The greatest cognitive benefits were observed in those who engaged in 45 minutes of moderate aerobic activity four times per week. With two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases occurring in older women, exercising during and after men

The Weight Loss Hack Big Pharma Didn't Want You to Know

Research shows that microdosing GLP-1 medications may still lead to weight loss. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty Recent research suggests that people may still lose weight while staying on the lowest starting doses of GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy or Zepbound, for longer periods. After one year, people taking sustained low dose tirzepatide lost about 5.5% of their body weight, while those taking sustained low dose semaglutide lost about 2.2%. Lower doses were associated with more modest

Why Women and Young Adults Are EXHAUSTED More Than Anyone Else

A CDC report shows that women and young adults are more likely to experience frequent fatigue. ArtistGNDphotography · E+/Getty A recent report from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) showed that nearly 3 in 4 adults in the United States report experiencing fatigue. Women and younger adults reported the highest rates of frequent fatigue. Adults with frequent fatigue were more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as cognitive difficulties. Frequent f

The Grain Most People Aren't Eating That Could Save Their HEART

Consuming 4 to 6 servings of whole grains per day could offer significant heart health benefits, according to a new study. Viktoriya Skorikova/Moment/Getty Images A large meta-analysis suggests that eating more whole grains may offer substantial cardiovascular benefits. The findings show that every additional 48 grams of whole grains consumed per day was associated with improvements in body weight, waist circumference, total cholesterol, and inflammatory markers. The greatest cardiometabolic

What Matters MORE for Weight Loss Than Counting Every Calorie

Recent research shows that diet quality may help improve overall health more than just counting calories. fcafotodigital · E+/Getty A two-year study found that a Mediterranean-style diet and a calorie-focused weight loss program led to similar amounts of weight loss. People following the Mediterranean-style diet saw greater improvements in diet quality and were more likely to say they would recommend the program. Experts say calorie balance remains important for weight loss, while choosing h

The Dairy Secret Most Men Don't Know About PROSTATE Cancer

A survey suggests that only 20% of U.S. males know that milk and dairy products are potentially linked to prostate cancer risk. Eva-Katalin/E+/Getty Images A new survey found that only 1 in 5 men in the United States is aware of the potential link between dairy product consumption and prostate cancer risk. Only 20% of men surveyed said they had received information from a medical professional about how nutrition can impact prostate cancer risk. Body fat and family history might have a bigger

Why Coffee Makes You Happy BEFORE You Even Drink It

The aroma of cofee may help boost your mood, according to recent research. Busakorn Pongparnit · Moment/Getty The aroma of coffee may help improve mood and reduce feelings of stress, according to a small study of healthy young adults. Smelling coffee was linked to reductions in tension, fatigue, confusion, and other negative mood measures, although researchers found no significant changes in heart rate. The benefits may be linked more to expectations and conditioned responses than to direct

What Saved This Actress's Life Before Cancer Could SPREAD

Katherine LaNassa. Photo by Emily Sandifer Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa, who plays Nurse Dana on The Pitt, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a routine mammogram. LaNasa underwent surgery and radiation treatment before landing her role on the hit medical drama. Now cancer-free, LaNasa is encouraging women to get regular mammograms and understand their personal breast cancer risk. Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa may be best known for her beloved role as “Nurse Dana” on the acclai

Her Bloating Was Actually Cancer—Then She Discovered Something WORSE

After a stage 1 colon cancer diagnosis at 37, Marisa Stachelski (pictured above) learned she had a BRCA2 mutation that increased her risk of several other cancers. Photo: Marisa Stachelski Marisa Stachelski was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer at age 37 after experiencing persistent bloating, pain, and blood in her stool. Genetic testing later revealed a BRCA2 mutation, which can significantly increase the risk of several cancers, including breast and ovarian cancer. Stachelski chose risk

The Way You Drink Coffee That Could Give You CANCER

Drinking coffee or tea at very high temperatures could triple your risk of esophageal cancer, researchers say. alvarez/E+/Getty Images Researchers have found a possible link between drinking very hot drinks and esophageal cancer. Drinking coffee or tea at too high a temperature was associated with a threefold risk. Experts advise allowing your hot beverage to cool before drinking. Avoiding other esophageal cancer risk factors like smoking and drinking heavily may matter more. Do you need a c

The Bedroom Mistake That's DESTROYING Your Heart While You Sleep

A new study suggests that light exposure during sleep could raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yana Iskayeva/Moment/Getty Images New research shows that even dim light during sleep may thicken heart muscle walls and reduce heart flexibility, potentially raising cardiovascular risk.  The findings build on prior evidence linking nighttime light exposure to cardiovascular disease risk. Optimizing your sleep environment can help protect your heart health. Sleeping in dark conditions may b

Why 1 in 3 Young Women Are Skipping a LIFE-SAVING Test

According to recent research, nearly 32% of females in their 20s have never had a cervical screening. MoMo Productions · DigitalVision/Getty Recent research found that nearly 1 in 3 women ages 21 to 29 had never been screened for cervical cancer as of 2023, up from about 1 in 8 in 2005. Researchers also found disparities in never-screening based on factors including race and ethnicity, education, and insurance coverage. Regional- and distant-stage cervical cancer incidence each increased by

The Diet Change That Could TRANSFORM Prostate Cancer Outcomes

An enhanced diet and exercise program may support men during prostate cancer treatment, according to a new study. Maki Nakamura/DigitalVision/Getty Images Researchers say a monitored program of diet, exercise, and behavioral support may improve prostate cancer treatment outcomes. The scientists reported that men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer who followed the lifestyle regimen known as STAMINA experienced improved quality of life. Experts say a healthy lifestyle

Entertainment

John Oliver's Brutal Takedown of Paramount's New BOSS

When we last saw John Oliver behind the desk of “Last Week Tonight,” he was mocking Trump for sacrificing a number of members of his senior staff on a decoy plane amidst his peculiar catering truck escape in Turkey. On Sunday night, the funnyman returned to his Emmy-winning HBO series after a monthlong summer break […]

The Indian Film That Just Became an AUTOMATIC Oscar Contender

Indian feature “Angh,” the feature directorial debut of Theja Rio, has taken the top prize in the Toronto Film Festival’s Platform section, an award that comes with automatic entry into the Oscars’ international feature film race for 2027. “Angh” was the only Indian film selected for the section this year, and the win comes with […]

Chile's Film Industry Just Had Its Biggest SURGE in Years

CinemaChile unveils its 2026-2027 catalog at the San Sebastián Festival on Sept. 21 where it has much to celebrate, with eight titles screening across seven sections, led by Pablo Larrain’s “My Sad Dead,” a 4-part Netflix series that has been combined to make a roughly three-hour feature that competes for the Golden Shell. Unsurprisingly, the […]

The Indian Spymaster Getting His Own Bollywood BLOCKBUSTER

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is teaming with Leo Media Collective on a theatrical feature about Rameshwar Nath Kao, founder of India’s Research and Analysis Wing, targeting an Aug. 11, 2028 release timed to the Indian Independence Day holiday weekend. R&AW, India’s primary external intelligence agency, was established in 1968 to consolidate the country’s foreign intelligence […]

The Flamenco Film San Sebastián Can't Stop Talking About

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain – Madrid-based Latido Films has picked up international sales rights to Isaki Lacuesta’s “Flamenco Sketches” (“Jaleos”), the latest film from Isaki Lacuesta, one of Spain’s most singular filmmakers, which plays this week at the San Sebastian Film Festival. Lacuesta has twice won San Sebastian’s top prize, the Golden Shell, with “The Double […]

The Executive Leading Latin America's Next Entertainment EXPANSION

Spain’s Secuoya Studios has tapped Carla Gómez as head of development and executive producer for Latin America, strengthening its creative and production operations in the region. Bringing more than two decades of experience in the television and streaming sector, Gómez will oversee the development of original projects from initial concept through production. She also brings […]

The 10 Filmmakers Competing for San Sebastián's Most Coveted PRIZE

A total of 10 projects are taking part in the San Sebastian Film Festival’s Latin America and Europe WIP competition showcases, which will help the winning projects jump their last hurdles towards release. Selected from hundreds of submissions, six projects are vying for for the coveted WIP Latam Industry Award and four titles from across […]

The Korean Comedy Remake That Just DOMINATED the Box Office

South Korean comedy-drama remake “The Intern” debuted atop the local box office in ticket admissions during the weekend of Sept. 18–20, though Christopher Nolan’s holdover epic “The Odyssey” continued to lead overall weekend revenue, generating a higher gross. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the newly released […]

Anurag Kashyap's YouTube Channel Just Got Its Next CULT Hit

Indian filmmakers Abhishek Chaubey and Navdeep Singh will present director Shivam Shankar’s short film “Bhed, Bakri, Bhoot.” The film is set to premiere globally on Sept. 24 on YouTube channel, Oh Short Flips, curated by Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap. Mumbai-based filmmaker Shankar produced the short alongside Ranjan Singh and RG, in addition to writing and […]

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