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Why Trump's Defense of AI Data Centers Just Backfired SPECTACULARLY

The president’s posts about artificial intelligence on the social media platform he founded were met with an unusual volume of criticism.

Tech

Canon Just Made Its Lightest Full-Frame Camera With STABILIZATION

Canon announced the second-generation of its EOS R8 with a new retro-inspired redesign and the addition of in-body stabilization. That feature was one of the most notable omissions from the original R8 that launched in 2023 as a smaller, cheaper, and more accessible alternative to the Canon R6 Mark II for photographers wanting a larger full-frame shooter. While the new EOS R8 Mark II is slightly heavier than its predecessor at 1.2 pounds thanks to the additional stabilization functionality, it's

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

Boox Palma 3 Gets Stylus Support and Sleek REDESIGN

Nearly two years after the last update to Boox's smartphone-sized black-and-white e-reader, the company announced the Palma 3 with a sleek redesign, new functionality, and a handful of other small updates that may justify its significant price bump depending on how you plan to use it. While the Palma 2 launched in 2024 for $279.99, the Palma 3 will be $339.99 and is expected to be "available soon." The most obvious upgrade for the Palma 3 is the hardware itself. It still features the same 6.13-i

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

Meta's New Glasses Won't Have the CREEPY Feature Everyone Hated

Meta may be ready to reveal a new pair of smart glasses with no camera at all, amid a PR crisis for the company caused by the video recording capabilities of its flagship smart glasses. A new report from The Information claims the camera-free glasses, codenamed Luna, could be revealed as soon as the Meta Connect event next week. Instead of a camera, the Luna glasses will reportedly include six microphones that allow users to chat to Meta AI and the new Muse AI agent, along with speakers for audi

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

Why AI Just Made Fixing Your Own Devices More TEMPTING Than Ever

Our lives are littered with devices we don’t understand. We don’t know why the microwave suddenly beeps just past midnight, or why the dishwasher won’t run unless it’s been unplugged and then replugged three times, or why the laptop charges only when we push in the cord at that weird angle.  Sometimes it seems like these questions are simply impossible to answer, preternatural quirks that can be fixed solely by calling a professional. Or these days, by opening up the ChatGPT app.  Consumer AI to

What Apple Just Changed About Your Camera That You'll NEVER Unsee

Ice cold. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Last week, Apple announced an iPhone unlike any it has made in the past. An iPhone that has seemingly already led several other phone manufacturers to pursue entirely different designs for their flagship products. A remarkably distinct device with the kind of "I can't believe they did that" software touches that Apple sometimes pulls off when it's at the top of its game. That phone is not the iPhone 18 Pro. The 18 Pro and Pro Max are in th

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

Why Tech CEOs Keep BEGGING for Rules They'll Never Follow

Over the past few days, a lot of people who stand to make a lot of money from AI all publicly agreed that it's time to make everyone slow down before we lose control - including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Google DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and X CEO Elon Musk. When people who profit from something declare that it's dangerous and needs to be regulated, there's always reason to be skeptical. But whatever their reason, this is far from the

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

The Solution to AI's Power Problem That Nobody's TALKING About

A new data center in southwest Texas isn’t connected to the grid—but it also didn’t require building any new power plants. Instead, a startup called Rune used modular technology to plug in directly at a solar farm, running on solar power that would otherwise be wasted. The company, which just raised a $40 million Series A round of funding led by Spark Capital, says that its model can be replicated at solar plants around the country, giving data centers access to clean power faster and cheaper th

AI's Trillion-Dollar Gamble and the Biology Data Everyone WANTS

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. What’s at stake in AI’s trillion-dollar gamble When Jessica Wachter, a finance professor at the University of Pennsylvania, wanted to assess AI’s impact on the economy over the next few years,…

Apple's Next iPhone Will Change What 'REAL' Means Forever

For many years now, Apple has been making the case that the iPhone is the most popular camera in the world. Part of the appeal, to hear the company tell it on stage, is how the camera leverages the iPhone’s considerable processing power to make capturing incredible images easier than ever before.  Each year brings a new iPhone that finds new ways to convert visual information from a tiny sensor into memories. And with the iPhone 18 Pro, releasing later this week, Apple appears to be focusing on

The Materials Breakthrough That Could Make AI UNSTOPPABLE

The AI boom is becoming a materials challenge. As AI pushes computing into new territory, the materials behind that infrastructure are becoming just as crucial as the algorithms running on it. Semiconductors and data centers are approaching physical limits around performance, thermal management, electrical efficiency, and reliability, creating new demands for materials that can do…

Why Washington Is Being Warned That AI Could END Human Life

Inside the campaign to convince Washington that AI could end human life  The Washington Post Congress in AI deadlock as public fear soars  Politico An aging Congress' dilemma: Can they regulate AI without using it?  Axios Johnson says no moratorium on AI, would give China competitive edge  Reuters How A.I. Risks Are Splitting Silicon Valley and Washington  The New York Times

Google News·Tech·5d ago

Why Zocdoc Is Finally Becoming the Resy of HEALTHCARE

If you’re trying to see a doctor, you’ll soon be able to book an appointment in more places. Online scheduler Zocdoc is expanding its Care Access Network, allowing the infrastructure that powers its own site to be used by other platforms where people search for and book medical care. Among the sites rolling out the scheduling feature—which lets people see and book open appointments with local clinicians that can be sorted by which insurance they accept—are Yelp and Healthgrades, as well as Amazo

The AI Dating Scam That's Fooling EVERYONE Right Now

Security researcher Matthew "Zigula" Gore-Kormanik was analyzing a fraudulent dating app called Dora when he got a pop-up message saying he was receiving a call from Jennifer. According to her bio, she's a 41-year-old Sagittarius with red hair, blue eyes, and piercings. She likes music, horror movies, nightlife, and sports. Gore-Kormanik answered the call, but didn't see Jennifer in his video feed. He saw a tapestry that was moving, probably due to a fan, and heard weird distortion in the backgr

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

Americans Reveal What They REALLY Think About AI's Carbon Cost

On the way home from a recent trip, Eriech Tapia drove past a sea of dark industrial buildings lining an already jam-packed northern Virginia road: data centers. “It was interesting to see how many were going up,” said Tapia, a 30-year-old Republican from Arlington, Virginia, who works in higher education advocacy and policy. He said the data centers lend valuable computing power that can help keep the U.S. competitive with other nations, but he also worries about how much electricity they use.

Xreal's 1S Glasses Back Down to Lowest PRICE

USB-C-connected video glasses are a lot of fun if you want to see your games, movies (or just your computer screen) on a large, immersive virtual screen. One of the most well-rounded pairs out there, Xreal’s 1S, has returned to their lowest price yet, costing $399 at Amazon and via Xreal itself ($50 off). The small, yet welcome discount brings them a little closer in price to the company’s $299 xbx A01 Plus, which lack a handful of nice-to-have features that make the 1S a better choice for some

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

The EU's RADICAL Plan to Protect Kids From Social Media

The European Union’s top official proposed on Wednesday banning children under 13 across the 27-nation bloc from using social media sites and imposing limits for older teens on accessing the platforms. The plan outlined by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen adds to global efforts to protect young people using platforms such as Instagram and TikTok from online harm. “I am aware that many perceive the power of Big Tech as overwhelming and impossible to roll back. I disagree,” von d

Breaking

Google Just Gave EVERY AI Agent the Keys to Your ENTIRE Home

Google is inviting third-party agents, including Claude and Open Claw, into Google Home. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Google is opening up its smart home to AI agents, letting tools like Claude and Open Claw access and control your connected devices and analyze your home's data using the standardized Model Context Protocol. Google Home MCP is a new integration that lets third-party AI agents control and monitor your smart home and act on your behalf. It "allows any AI agents

The Verge·Tech·4d ago
Breaking

The COVERT Move Anthropic Just Made Against Google's Empire

Claude is getting a pair of new tools today: Docs and Slides. They'll let you create documents and presentations through Claude chats, which you can export, edit, and share with other users. As part of the announcement, Anthropic is also simplifying how Claude chats work, merging regular chats and Cowork into "one Claude," with all of its AI productivity tools available from any chat. Artifacts and Claude Design capabilities will be available through the new single interface as well. According t

The Verge·Tech·4d ago
Breaking

Apple's SECRET Plan to Dominate the AI Arms Race

According to The Information, Apple is planning to get back into the server game and might just pair up with NVIDIA to make it happen. Apple retired its Xserve line in 2011 and has largely left enterprise machines to other manufacturers since. But the growing demand for compute power as the AI industry continues to expand has apparently led the company to believe there is an opening for its powerful but efficient ARM-based M processors. Its Mac Mini and Mac Studio have proven popular with AI dev

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

Walmart Just Made This Nintendo Preorder CHEAPER

Samus is geared up for another adventure. | Image: Nintendo The Metroid series is going back to its 2D roots again with Metroid Ravenous for the Nintendo Switch 2, the first side-scrolling game in the series since 2021’s Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch. If you’re already excited enough to consider preordering, you can save $10 on the physical version of the game when you buy it from Walmart. It’s $59.88 instead of $69.99, about the same as buying it digitally. The game launches on Januar

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

The Toxic WASTE Problem AI Companies Are Hiding From You

E-waste from the AI boom has been vastly underestimated, a new report warns. By 2050, it could become enough trash to fill 23 million shipping containers - roughly enough 40-foot containers to circle the world six times if lined up in a row. It's a significantly higher estimate of AI's e-waste than previous studies have found because the authors of the new report factor in all the infrastructure needed to support servers in data centers. The broader scope provides a clearer picture of junk AI l

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

What Tech Giants Are RACING to Build That Will Change Entertainment Forever

Is the stock market in the grip of an AI bubble? Will consumer spending collapse under the weight of inflation fueled by rising energy prices? Can Disney, Netflix and other entertainment giants build out their streaming platforms beyond video to boost profits and margins? There’s no shortage of business trends coalescing around media and entertainment […]

Variety·Tech·4d ago
Business

Why Culture Should Be at the CORE of Every Business

Featuring Cherien Dabis, Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker and Actress, Visibility Films; Sean Sherman, Founder and CEO, NATIFS and the Sioux Chef and Wilglory Tanjong, Founder, Anima Iris Moderated by Tania Rahman, Social Media Director, Fast Company What happens when your culture isn’t just part of your brand story—it’s the foundation of the business itself? From reviving Indigenous foodways to celebrating African craftsmanship to storytelling with a broader scope of inclusivity, this conversation expl

Breaking

The Crypto Bill That Just DIED in the Senate — And What It Means for This Congress

Senate fails to advance crypto bill, dooming the effort this Congress  The Washington Post Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry  The New York Times Congressional Chronicle - Members of Congress, Hearings and More | C-SPAN.org | C-SPAN.org  C-SPAN Senate cloture vote on Clarity Act fails, dealing regulatory blow to crypto industry  CNBC WATCH LIVE: Senate Democrats block cryptocurrency bill, demanding more limits on Trump's investments  PBS

The Business of Design — And Why the FUTURE Depends on Getting It Right

Featuring Bill Ackman, CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management Moderated by Stephanie Mehta, CEO and Chief Content Officer, Mansueto Ventures Design is often treated as a finishing touch: Make it beautiful. Make it intuitive. Make it sell. But what if design is something much bigger—a way to imagine what doesn’t exist yet, connect ideas that don’t seem connected, and see possibilities before they become obvious? In this conversation, investor Bill Ackman explores how design has shaped the way he

How a 100-Year-Old Institution Is REINVENTING Itself to Stay Relevant

Featuring Richelieu Dennis, Executive Chairman, Sundial Group of Companies and Kirk McDonald, CEO, Sundial Media & Technology Group Moderated by Kc Ifeanyi, Executive Director of Editorial Programming, Fast Company Everyone is racing to build with AI. Sundial Media & Technology Group is building something harder to replicate: trust. With a portfolio spanning media, beauty, technology, and live experiences including household names such as Essence, Refinery29, Afropunk, and Beautycon, Sundial has

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Why Today's Leaders Are Playing the WRONG Game

Many of us have attended meetings where the leader lays out expectations and, at the close, asks, “Is everyone good?” People typically look around to see how everyone wants to answer, and nod in response to the leader’s question. But is everything really OK? The leader may feel like they have two choices. They can believe the team members or not. The problem is that neither response is automatically right.  Sometimes things are just as the team says: Everything is great. But other times they are

Why Paula Scher's Logo Looks DELIBERATELY Broken

Women+ on the Edge of Democracy is an upcoming revue of 10-minute plays and monologues about this moment in democracy, as written by 36 women playwrights. The logo for initiative, designed by Pentagram partner Paula Scher, with associate partner Bruno Bergallo and project manager Olivia Ray, purposely squeezes its title into a tight frame to visualize a point. Scher tells Fast Company that through her cramped, handwritten concept, she wanted to “imply that women are being squeezed out of democra

McDonald's Just Changed Fast Food Delivery FOREVER in China

Another day, another point of proof that people in China live in the future. Shanghai residents can now order from McDonald’s and have it delivered by air to kiosks installed in the city’s waterfront neighborhood. You just need to order using Meituan—China’s dominant food-delivery, retail, and local services super-app—and, in a matter of minutes, a drone will zoom by with the classic paper bag with the logo of the golden arches, loaded with Big Macs, McNuggets, or whatever else you want from the

The Confidence MYTH That's Been Holding Women Back From SUCCESS

I’ve noticed there’s a belief that women often carry quietly: I’ll do it when I feel more confident. And it sounds perfectly reasonable on the surface. I’ve heard things along the lines of: “I’m sort of starting a business. I’ll do it when I’ve done enough preparation, or when things aren’t so busy.” We’ve all said some version of this. I know I have. Inherited expectations Over 25 years of working with women founders, leaders, and high achievers, I’ve seen that one thing holding them back is th

Markets Hold Their BREATH Before the Fed's Most Pivotal Decision

Stock futures edge higher ahead of pivotal Fed rate decision: Live updates  cnbc.com Fed Meeting Today: Dow Futures Edge Up as Investors Await Warsh Rate Decision  WSJ Yield on 10-year Treasury hovers above 5% as investors await Fed decision  cnbc.com Markets News, Sept. 15, 2026: Indexes Post 6th Drop in 7 Sessions; 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2007; Oil Prices Jump  Investopedia Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise ahead of crucial Fed interest rate decision  Yahoo

Where Amex Is Building Its Most EXCLUSIVE European Lounge Yet

American Express is expanding its airport lounge footprint again, this time with a significant first for its Centurion Lounge network. The company is opening a new Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on September 17, marking the first lounge in continental Europe to carry the Centurion Lounge name. The nearly 6,000-square-foot space will become the 33rd location in the network. What travelers can expect inside the new Amsterdam Centurion Lounge The opening gives eligible American Expr

Why Wall Street Is Holding Its BREATH Right Now

Fed Meeting Today: Dow Futures Edge Up as Investors Await Warsh Rate Decision  WSJ Trump wants lower rates. His new Fed chairman is poised to raise them  CNN Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates for 1st time in 3 years: What it means for you  KCCI Fed meeting live updates: Anticipation builds with Fed expected to hike interest rates for first time in 3 years  Yahoo Finance Fed Readies for Momentous Rate Decision  The New York Times

The Mystery Behind Why This Entire Retail Chain Is VANISHING

The apparel industry is no stranger to store closures, and this week another retailer has joined the ranks of those shuttering stores. Healthcare clothing company Scrubs & Beyond has announced that it will close all of its stores, which include more than 100 locations across 30 states. Here’s what you need to know about the store closures. What is Scrubs & Beyond? Scrubs & Beyond is a specialty clothing retailer that sells healthcare apparel for medical professionals—doctors and nurses who work

The Design Philosophy That's Reshaping EVERYTHING We Build

Featuring Bill Ackman, CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management Moderated by Stephanie Mehta, CEO and Chief Content Officer, Mansueto Ventures Design is often treated as a finishing touch: Make it beautiful. Make it intuitive. Make it sell. But what if design is something much bigger—a way to imagine what doesn’t exist yet, connect ideas that don’t seem connected, and see possibilities before they become obvious? In this conversation, investor Bill Ackman explores how design has shaped the way he

The Silent Move That Revealed Warren Buffett's Successor's GENIUS

What’s the most powerful thing you can do to establish yourself when you’re the new CEO of a company? Not just any company, a trillion-dollar company that has existed for 187 years. The CEO you’re replacing is so beloved, his nickname is “the Oracle of Omaha.” And everyone, including the news media and the company’s shareholders, is watching you closely for any sign of failure. They’re all certain you can’t possibly live up to the genius of Warren Buffett. There’s one very strong move you can ma

Why CNBC Just Massively Expanded Its Streaming ARMY

CNBC, in the midst of developing more direct-to-consumer services under a larger initiative by corporate parent Versant Media, said it hired two new executives to oversee work tied to development of subscriptions and partnerships. Ian Moore, who has logged stints at Verizon Media and New York Times Co., was named vice president of subscriptions, and […]

Variety·Business·4d ago

Bill Ackman Is About to DEMOLISH SNL's Iconic Studio

American hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is planning to tear down the Saturday Night Live building to make way for his new brain research institute on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the billionaire revealed at the Fast Company Innovation Festival. In a conversation with Mansueto Ventures CEO Stephanie Mehta in New York, Ackman shared insights about his plans to transform a piece of Manhattan real estate into a brain research and medical rehabilitation center named the Ackman Oxman Institute.  Ackma

Does Novo Nordisk's Rebrand Signal a DTC REVIVAL?

Novo Nordisk, the Dandish drugmaker behind the weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, announced it’s rebranding to “Novo” beginning this week. It’s part of a larger trend in healthcare branding. The rise of telehealth, direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical companies, and consumer-facing GLP-1s has drugmakers rebranding their once sterile brands to something more friendly. Novo Nordisk is no exception. Its refreshed public-facing brand is designed to catch the eyes of consumers, rather than doctors

The Fed's Move That Could RESHAPE Every Loan You Have

The Federal Reserve is expected to hike rates for the first time in three years: Live updates  CNBC Fed Readies for Momentous Rate Decision  The New York Times Trump wants lower rates. His new Fed chairman is poised to raise them | CNN Business  CNN Fed Meeting Today: FOMC Expected to Raise Interest Rates; Dow Slips — Live Updates  WSJ Why the Fed might raise interest rates for first time since 2023  Yahoo

The 10 Cities Where Homebuyers Are WINNING Right Now

While it’s tempting to identify culprits that help explain the dismal state of the housing market—Boomers, say, or institutional investors—some metro areas are quietly crafting policies that ensure housing remains affordable. Local housing policy, particularly related to zoning and permitting, is a major factor that distinguishes those metro areas that rank highly for affordability from those that don’t. That’s one of the takeaways from a new report from Realtor.com, which graded the 100 largest

The UNEXPECTED Lifeline Parents Are Using to Afford Kids Now

More than 3 in 4 parents say relying on Boomer grandparents is essential to afford raising kids Raising children is becoming more and more costly, and modern parents are feeling the strain. Now, according to one new report, grown adults with children are relying on their own parents in high numbers. The data comes from a survey of 2,500 U.S. adults by the global market research company Ipsos for the 2026 BMO Real Financial Progress Index. The research found that the large majority of parents in

The Economic Signals 15 Leaders Are WATCHING Right Now

If you’re only focused on a few economic metrics to run your business, you may miss what’s right in front of you that can help you course correct and drive growth. Some useful economic indicators don’t show up in financial news. Others get media coverage, but leaders may overlook them thinking “that doesn’t apply to us.” We asked members of the Fast Company Impact Council what economic indicators companies should pay more attention to. Fifteen of them weighed in with the data they think deserves

The UNORTHODOX Gift That Made This Drag Queen a Business Success

Bob the Drag Queen is the multihyphenate to end all multihyphenates. She may have “the Drag Queen” in her name, but Bob’s career has expanded far beyond its origins in New York City’s drag scene. Since winning RuPaul’s Drag Race and making a name for herself on the world’s biggest platform for drag artists, she’s led an HBO series, appeared on Broadway, starred in several comedy specials, hosted a podcast with thousands of listeners, launched a fashion brand, published a New York Times bestselli

Breaking

The Fed Just Made a Move That Could RESHAPE Your Financial Future

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday to try to tame inflation, raising the borrowing cost on a variety of business and consumer loans.

Amazon Just Raised Its Minimum Wage to $20—But There's a CATCH

Just in time for its busiest season, Amazon has raised wages for its frontline workers, bringing their starting pay to $20 an hour. The boost amounts to a $1 increase in minimum hourly wages for the hundreds of thousands of workers who staff the company’s warehouses.  The new pay increase raises wages just as Amazon is gearing up for the holidays, when the tech giant sees a massive boost in orders. Amazon has historically staffed up in anticipation of this period, hiring an estimated 250,000 add

Walmart Is Changing How You Shop Online—and It's Already WORKING

Walmart exists to serve, said its CEO, David Guggina.  Through its “assortment, price and experience,” the company aims to help people live a better life, prioritizing convenience and affordability, Guggina said at the Fast Company Innovation Festival on Wednesday. High-speed delivery options, an investment in AI and affordable fashion are key methods for Walmart to become a lifestyle beyond just being an option.  “Folks want to save money and they also want to save time,” Guggina said.  Around

Why Paramount's Threat to Leave California Has L.A.'s Mayor WORRIED

Paramount has been threatening to leave California since July, when the state sued to block it from merging with Warner Bros. Discovery. Attorney General Rob Bonta has called it “blackmail” meant to stop him from enforcing antitrust law. But Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, for one, is taking the threat seriously and is trying to […]

Variety·Business·4d ago
Politics

The FBI Policy Change That Has Everyone STUNNED

Kash Patel defends FBI’s new policy on bestiality at Senate hearing  NBC News Kash Patel Suggests FBI Agents Could Go to Election Polling Sites  The New York Times Kash Patel defends removing bestiality as automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants  CNN Kash Patel’s FBI Recruiting Standards Have Gone to the Dogs  Esquire WATCH: Blumenthal grills FBI Director Kash Patel on firing Iran specialists days before U.S. launched war  PBS

Why Democrats Are Helping Republicans Pass Their AGENDA

Rebel Democrats again help House GOP advance floor agenda  Politico Democrat rebels defy Jeffries to hand GOP critical win just before midterms  Fox News Two House Democrats defect again on key vote for Trump agenda  CNN Democratic defectors rescue Republicans — again  The Hill Centrist Democrats defy leadership for second time to force vote on Russia sanctions bill  Washington Examiner

The Republican Move to Force an IMPEACHMENT Vote on Hegseth

Republican lawmaker moves to force vote on impeaching Hegseth  The Washington Post Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war  NPR Thomas Massie pushes surprise impeachment vote of Pete Hegseth  CNN Republican Thomas Massie proposes impeaching Pete Hegseth over Iran war  The Guardian Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth  Al Jazeera

Why the Kennedy Center Just DEFIED a Judge's Order

Kennedy Center Closes Its Doors Despite a Judge’s Order  The New York Times Trump’s handpicked Kennedy Center board votes to immediately close venue for renovations  NBC News The Kennedy Center Is Trump’s Hostage  The Atlantic Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building  AP News Kennedy Center Warns of Bankruptcy Unless Trump’s Name Is Added  The New York Times

Why This Billionaire Is Praising Trump's MOST Controversial War Move

Bill Ackman agrees with President Trump going to war with Iran and thinks New York mayor Zohran Mamdani “scared away” the city’s most productive workers.  In an interview at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York on September 15, Ackman publicly doubled down on many of the stances that he’s taken via his popular X account, where he’s amassed almost three million followers. Ackman, who is the founder and CEO of the hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management and boasts a net worth of

Why the Kennedy Center Is About to GO DARK

Kennedy Center prepares to close as Trump threatens to withhold repairs  The Washington Post Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations after chaotic call with Trump  CNN Judge blocks Trump name plan as Kennedy Center board votes for closure  WCVB Trump’s handpicked Kennedy Center board votes to immediately close venue for renovations  NBC News Beatty reveals heated discussion with Trump over Kennedy Center  thehill.com

The WEAPONS America Just Admitted It Put in Space

U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says  The New York Times U.S. confirms for first time it has weapons deployed in space  CNBC US reveals it has deployed weapons in space | This is how China and Russia responded  Ynetnews The US military said it has deployed weapons in space. Here’s what that could mean  CNN Pentagon reveals secret space weapons are already in orbit — but won't say what they do  Fox News

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The Shocking Vote That Could END America's War With Iran

US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favour  Al Jazeera Trump sees three new GOP defections in House vote to end Iran war  CNN Iran live updates: House adopts Iran war powers resolution in rebuke of Trump  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos 7 Republicans rebel against Trump, vote with Dems to rein in Iran war powers  Fox News House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time, as 7 Republicans defect  CBS News

Why Europe Just REJECTED Mark Carney's Canada Pitch

EU rebuffs Mark Carney’s ‘unique alliance’ with Canada  Financial Times Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump  BBC EU Calls for Closer Alliance With Canada to Aid Trade, Security  Bloomberg.com Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spat  The Guardian Visa travel rules part of talks with European Union, Carney says  Yahoo! Finance Canada

Why Lyft Just Made Voting EASIER for Millions of Americans

With disruptions to mail voting systems and other election-related problems potentially sidelining some voters this election season, Lyft is offering, well, a lift! For the sixth straight election season, the ride-hailing company’s “Lyft Up Voting Access Program” will offer voters discounted rides to polling places on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Lyft’s program, which began in 2014, is available to anyone across the United States—from the streets of Manhattan to the wilds of Alaska—who ent

The New Platform Making Government Jobs ACCESSIBLE to Everyone

After bouncing around employers for much of her career, Joya Patel says she finally felt settled when she joined the Department of Health and Human Services in 2023. That was especially true after being promoted to its director of communications the following year.  “I never had a plan in life,” she says, “but after working at HHS for the amount of time that I did I finally did have a plan. And it was just ripped away from me.” On February 14, 2025, Patel became one of thousands of federal worke

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Why 7 Republicans Just DEFIED Trump on His War Powers

House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time, as 7 Republicans defect  CBS News 7 Republicans rebel against Trump, vote with Dems to rein in Iran war powers  Fox News Vulnerable GOP Iowa Incumbents Break With Trump on Iran War  WSJ House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time  yahoo.com Trump sees three new GOP defections in House vote to end Iran war  CNN

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Why a Top Democrat Just BLOCKED Trump's Billion-Dollar Israel Deal

Top Democrat puts hold on Trump’s $2.8B weapons sale to Israel  The Hill Key House Democrat refuses to clear Trump’s $2.8bn arms sale to Israel  The Guardian Trump Administration Plans One of Largest U.S. Sales of Heavy Bombs to Israel  wsj.com Top Democrat on US House committee says he will not support Israel bomb sale  Reuters Jerusalem Daily: US to send $2.8BN worth of weapons to Israel  Al Jazeera

The Bill That Could Stop Data Centers From JACKING UP Your Energy Bill

House passes bill to shield consumers from data center price hikes on energy  NBC News House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity Costs  The New York Times House to vote on bill to rein in AI data center utility costs  CNBC First data center bill clears House as both parties scramble for answers on affordability  Fox News House votes to curb AI data center costs  Axios

International

Why a Drone Was Just Intercepted Heading Toward Islam's HOLIEST City

Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone headed for Mecca  Al Jazeera Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ after Houthi drone intercepted close to holy city of Mecca  theguardian.com Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East  The Jerusalem Post Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemns ‘heinous’ Houthi attack on Mecca  The Times of Israel Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi drone south of Makkah  Saudi Gazette

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The Financial SYSTEM Built on a Foundation Britain Tried to FORGET

Dozens of Bank of England directors and founding subscribers invested in trafficking of enslaved Africans The Bank of England and the British financial system were for centuries deeply involved in the enslavement and transatlantic trafficking of millions of African people, according to new research on Britain’s slavery history. Research by historians compiling the Register of British Slave Traders has found that the scale of the financial system’s involvement in enslavement is greater than previ

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Why Environmental Activists Are Now Training for ARMED Self-Defense

Defenders of forests and rivers killed at rate of one every three days in 2025, with 85% of deaths in Latin America Nature and land defenders were murdered at the rate of one every three days last year, prompting many communities to set up self-defence units, according to the latest annual death toll by the independent watchdog Global Witness. Organised crime groups or professional killers were implicated in more than a third of the 124 killings of defenders in 2025 as narco-trafficking activiti

The Terror Surge in Africa Nobody's TALKING About

Twenty-five years after 9/11, figures compiled by conflict monitor underline how Sahel region has become centre of Islamist terror Islamist extremist violence in Africa’s Sahel region is set to reach historic highs after a series of sweeping offensives by groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State, according to new figures compiled by the conflict monitor Acled. As the US marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks launched by al-Qaida against targets in Washington and New York, the statisti

Seven Bodies Discovered — And a Nation's RAGE Explodes

String of female murder victims found near Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week The discovery of the bodies of seven women around Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week, has prompted an outpouring of fear, grief and anger over a lack of progress in tackling femicide. When Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo did not return after going for a run on 9 September, her eight-year-old daughter alerted relatives, who contacted police. The 38-ye

Why America Just Banned Citizens of THIS Country From Entering

Announcement of visa restrictions comes after Trump alleges ‘white genocide’ taking place in South Africa The US has announced visa restrictions on some South Africans as Donald Trump’s administration continues to claim that South Africa’s government racially discriminates against white minority Afrikaners. The announcement did not specify individuals who were barred from the US. Trump has spent his second term falsely claiming there is a “white genocide” in South Africa and railing against its

The War Crimes Verdict That Just Locked Away Kosovo's Former PRESIDENT

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes  Al Jazeera Former Kosovo president Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes  Reuters Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes, sentences him to 25 years  CNN A Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years  AP News Former Kosovo president Thaçi sentenced to 25 years in prison by international court in The Hague – Europe live  The Guardian

Why Russians Are TERRIFIED of What Comes After This Boring Election

The Election May Be a Snoozefest, but Russians Fear What Could Follow  The New York Times Meet the young Russian underdog candidate risking jail to campaign for peace  Yahoo In wartime Russia, veterans who fought in Ukraine are running for parliament  AP News To understand the threat to our real democracy, watch Putin’s fake one | Rafael Behr  The Guardian Meet the anti-war candidate risking plenty to challenge Russia's ruling elite  Reuters

Twenty Dead After Gaza Building Collapses on SURVIVORS

War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside  Reuters At Least 16 Dead in Gaza After Building Collapse, Officials Say  The New York Times Death toll in collapse of building in Gaza City rises to 20  The Times of Israel Building collapse in Gaza kills 21 as perilous conditions persist for Palestinians during truce  AP News At least 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses  BBC

War-Damaged Building Collapse in Gaza Claims 21 LIVES

At least 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses  BBC Building damaged by strikes collapses in Gaza, killing 21 as perilous living conditions persist  apnews.com ‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly  Al Jazeera Gaza building collapse kills more than 20, dozens remain trapped under rubble  CNN Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 21 people, and other Mideast developments  The Hill

Science

The El Niño Threshold That Just Changed EVERYTHING for Hurricane Season

El Niño just hit another milestone before we’ve even seen the first major storm of this year’s U.S. hurricane season. And no, we’re not talking about predictions that El Niño is likely to be the strongest on record, or that it could result in extreme weather through 2027, including raising sea levels along California’s coast by as much as a foot, potentially triggering massive flooding and damage. On September 14, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported El Niño has no

Scientists Just Solved Desalination's DEADLIEST Problem

Scientists have developed a solar-powered desalination system that turns seawater into fresh water while removing nearly all of the leftover salt as a solid instead of producing harmful brine. The self-cleaning technology could also recover valuable minerals such as lithium, potentially turning desalination waste into a useful resource.

Scientists Discover the 'False ALARM' That's Aging You Faster

Scientists have discovered that some severe genetic disorders linked to rapid aging may be driven not just by damaged DNA, but by the body’s overreaction to that damage. When broken DNA fragments leak into the wrong part of a cell, an immune sensor called cGAS can mistake them for signs of a viral infection, triggering chronic inflammation and even interfering with DNA repair itself.

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12 Trillion Tons Just VANISHED — And Your City Could Be Next

About 12.5 trillion tons (11.3 trillion metric tons) of ice from glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979, which is enough frozen water to stack ice 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep across the continental United States, according to a major scientific report. A warming Earth is accelerating the melting of the planet’s two major ice sheets, with five-sixths of the melt not coming from hotter air, but from warmer waters eating away at the ice sheets from below and the sides, with glacie

Health

Why Medical Groups Are Bypassing the CDC on Vaccine GUIDANCE

Four medical groups released recommendations for the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season ahead of the CDC. FatCamera/E+/Getty Images The CDC has not yet issued new COVID-19 or RSV recommendations for the 2026–2027 season and has instead carried over last year’s flu guidance. Four medical groups released their own recommendations in September, each covering a different population: children, adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems. All four groups recommend a flu shot fo

The Simple Habit That Could Slash Your Alzheimer's Risk by ONE-THIRD

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

What Most Men Don't Know About Their Daily Dairy HABIT

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 Affects Your Brain Before You Even TASTE 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

The Early Detection That Saved This Star's LIFE

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

The Nighttime Habit That's Quietly Destroying Your HEART

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 This Life-Saving SCREENING

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 Question Doctors Can't Answer About Your Drinking HABIT

Research shows that alcohol consumption can raise your risk of cancer and other health conditions, as well as alcohol-related cancer death. Krit of Studio OMG · Moment/Getty Recent research found that alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the United States doubled between 1990 and 2023. Another study found that even low levels of alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk of several cancers. Other research linked heavy drinking to a 25% higher risk of colorectal cancer. Alcoh

What This Doctor Says to Check BEFORE Your K-Beauty Trip

Dr. Heewon Suh, a physician and renowned Korean aesthetic medicine expert, assesses a patient’s skin at her clinic in Seoul, Korea. Photo credit: Cheongdam Circle Clinic “Glass skin” has become one of the most searched skin goals in the world. Experts say it is a real, medically definable skin state — balanced hydration, healthy dermal structure, and even tone. Christine Maguire, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer at RVO Health, the parent company of Healthline Media, sat do

She Thought It Was Bloating. At 37, She Discovered the TRUTH — And a Hidden Mutation

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 One-Year Program That Cuts Heart Rhythm Problems Nearly in HALF

A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced AFib recurrence by 45%. RealPeopleGroup/E+/Getty Images Exercise interventions are underutilized in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm disorder. A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced time spent in atrial fibrillation by 45% compared with usual care (3.9% vs. 7.1%). Participants in the exercise group had improved cardiorespiratory fitness and resting heart rate,

The COVID Vaccine Update That Could SAVE Your Winter

The FDA has approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines that target the XFG variant. Luis Alvarez · DigitalVision/Getty The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026–2027 season, all targeting the JN.1-lineage XFG variant. All four vaccines are approved for adults ages 65 and older, as well as younger people with underlying conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, with eligibility varying by vaccine. The updated vaccines are de

Why Your FAVORITE Way to Drink Coffee Could Be KILLING You

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 Alarming SURGE in Prostate Cancer Cases Every Man Should Know

The ACS notes that prostate cancer cases are on the rise, but early detection and screening may help reverse the trend. Maskot/Getty The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates there will be 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer in 2026. Prostate cancer cases increased by around 3% per year between 2014 and 2022, with the steepest increase occurring in advanced-stage diagnoses. The ACS says the increase in diagnoses is largely due to more men being screened, although many are still not being

The Lifestyle Change That Could Beat PROSTATE Cancer

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

The Frozen Dessert Recall That Could Leave STONES in Your Mouth

A dairy-free frozen dessert product is being recalled for the second time in less than a year.  Danone USA is voluntarily recalling pints of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert. The recall is due to “the potential presence of foreign materials, such as small stones and other hard objects, within the cashew bits,” according to a notice issued Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).   This is word-for-word the same reason why this product was recalled

Why Your 'Health Age' Is a COMPLETE Lie

My villain origin story is my Whoop age. How do you age at 0.9 times your age and end up four to five years older than you are? | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. During last week's Apple Watch announcement, I let out a distinct "Noooo!" in the Steve Jobs Theater. Along

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What If Everything You Know About WEIGHT LOSS Is Wrong?

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

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Russell Wilson's Leadership Secret That Could Change YOUR Team

Russell Wilson wears, and has worn, many hats: athlete, sports analyst, entrepreneur. But as he traded his helmet and uniform for the world of business, he had to figure out how to lead a non-football team with lessons from the football field. Wilson spent 14 seasons as a professional NFL player, leading the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory in 2014 as quarterback. Since then, he has transitioned to a role behind the camera as an analyst for CBS Sports and the NFL Today. He has also moved

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The $20 Trick to Stream EVERYTHING Sports Fans Want

Just as the fall sports calendar starts heating up, watching ESPN directly is about to get a little more expensive. Beginning Sept. 17, ESPN is raising the price of its standalone ESPN Unlimited plan from $29.99 to $31.99 per month, while its annual subscription jumps from $299.99 to $319.99. The lower-cost ESPN Select tier is […]

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Why 6.7 Million People STILL Tuned In Despite the Drop

NBC’s telecast of the 78th Emmy Awards hit 6.7 million viewers on Monday night, per Nielsen. That total marks a 9% decrease from last year’s ceremony on CBS, which brought in 7.4 million viewers — the award show’s best performance since 2021. It should be noted, though, that the 2025 ceremony took place on a […]

Why This Mormon Wives Star Is RETURNING Despite the Chaos

Taylor Frankie Paul is returning to production on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” Though Hulu declined to comment on Paul’s involvement in Season 6, Variety confirmed the news with multiple sources after it was implied in social media posts from cast member Mikayla Matthews, who announced she was quitting the show on Sept. 14. […]

How Competitive Pokémon Inspired This Author's Dystopian WORLD

It’s the start of another dark academia season and fantasy author Ava Reid (“A Study in Drowning,” “Innamorata”) is celebrating with the release of her new YA dystopian novel, “Winterveil.” The first book in a planned duology, “Winterveil” is set at Valeran Academy, which boasts the brightest – and precociously criminal – students in the […]

The VOTING GLITCH That Crashed Dancing With the Stars' Premiere

“Dancing With the Stars” may have had too many voters than it could handle. After the second dance of the Sept. 15 Season 35 premiere, hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro revealed that online voting is down and audiences could only vote via text. Then, following the third number, the hosts revealed that all online […]

Why Margaret Qualley's New Film Is All Beauty and NO Substance

It would probably be glib to refer to “Love of Your Life” as “Grieve Pray Love.” Rachel Morrison’s film about COVID-era loss, recovery and renewal is serious in intent and earnest in execution, grounded by a performance of intelligence and emotional transparency by Margaret Qualley, and doesn’t deserve that kind of easy dismissal. But the […]

The TIFF Breakout Star Everyone's Talking About Right Now

“The Julia Set” has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. In her feature debut, writer-director Niki Byrne crafted a perfect showcase for the talents of “One Battle After Another” breakout Chase Infiniti. The latter has earned raves for her turn as a math genius stuck under the […]

Why 'American Idol' Is FLEEING Los Angeles for Atlanta

Forget Hollywood. “American Idol” is heading to Georgia, dawg. In news that felt all too depressingly common in production-starved Los Angeles, word emerged Tuesday that “American Idol” — which has been broadcast live from Los Angeles since it originated in 2002 — would move production to Georgia. ABC, as well as producers Fremantle and 19 […]

Why Critics Are Calling This Zombie Film One of the BEST Game Adaptations Ever

“Weapons” and “Barbarian” director Zach Cregger is dabbling in studio IP for the first time with Sony’s “Resident Evil,” but it appears joining a franchise has done nothing to weaken the filmmaker’s knack for outrageously wild scares. Members of the film press are calling Cregger’s “Resident Evil” reboot “a cinematic spectacle” and “easily among the […]

Drake Just Dropped a SURREAL Film With New Music Videos Hidden Inside

Drake debuted “Fear of Missing Out” on Tuesday night, unveiling an hourlong string of music videos, new songs and scenes featuring a spate of guests including Sexyy Red, Winnie Harlow, Lena the Plug, Don Toliver and his mother, Sandi Graham. The livestream, which Drake had previously described as a “not so short film,” indeed lived […]

Cate Blanchett Heading to Tokyo for DISPLACEMENT Film Premiere

Cate Blanchett will travel to Tokyo for the 39th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival, where five short films backed by the Displacement Film Fund will receive their Japan premieres. Blanchett co-founded the Displacement Film Fund, which supports displaced filmmakers and those with a demonstrated history of telling authentic stories rooted in the experiences […]

What Stephen Colbert Really Thinks About Leaving Late Night BEHIND

Hot off his Emmy win for outstanding variety series, Stephen Colbert went on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday night and revealed if he ever thinks about returning to late night television. “Late night TV. I remember it well. Many fond memories of this,” Colbert said while taking the stage. “Do you ever think about it?” Kimmel […]

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Indonesia's BOLD Oscar Play Just Got Revealed

Indonesia has selected Kamila Andini’s “Four Seasons in Java” (“Empat Musim Pertiwi”) as its submission for the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards. Written and directed by Andini and produced by Ifa Isfansyah for Forka Films, the film stars Putri Marino, Arya Saloka, Christine Hakim and Hana Malasan. The story centers on Pertiwi […]

Busan Names Jury Members for Mecenat, Sonje, Netpac, Fipresci Awards

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has finalized jury members across four award categories: the BIFF Mecenat Award, the Sonje Award, the Netpac Award and the Fipresci Award. The BIFF Mecenat Award, which goes to a standout Korean or Asian documentary in Wide Angle Competition and carries a prize of KRW10 million ($7,300), will […]

Peter Jackson's VFX Empire About to Reveal AI SECRETS

Netflix and the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) are bringing back Creative Asia for a third consecutive year, with the program set for Oct. 10 at Dongseo University’s Centum Campus. BIFF, the Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet) and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) all helped shape this year’s lineup. Creative Asia is Netflix’s flagship initiative […]

Spain's Surprise Pick for the OSCARS Race

“La Bola Negra,” Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s Cannes Festival sensation, is Spain’s submission for the 2027 international feature film Academy Award. Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s “The Beloved, ”starring Javier Bardem, and Alauda Ruix de Azua’s Goya and San Sebastián winner “Sundays” also figured in Spain’s international feature shortlist, arguably the strongest in Spanish history. Any other […]

The Japanese Show That Just Made Streaming HISTORY

TBS drama “Vivant” outdrew every other streaming title across Asia last month, excluding China and India, becoming the first Japanese show to top ampd Analytics’ regional monthly ranking since the measurement firm began tracking the market. The finding comes from a new ampd Vision report titled “Vivant: A TV Broadcast Hit, Streamed.” “Vivant,” which launched […]

John Abraham's New Thriller Has a TWISTED Premise

Principal photography has commenced on “Guru,” a Bollywood psychological thriller starring John Abraham and directed by Ribhu Dasgupta. The film also stars Danish Pandor, Arif Zakaria and Kitu Gidwani. Dasgupta is known for his work in the thriller genre. His credits include the Netflix series “Bard of Blood,” as well as “Girl on the Train” […]

What Martha Stewart REALLY Thinks About Prison, Snoop, and Her EMPIRE

When Martha Stewart started doing her thing, there was no established vocabulary to describe it. Decades before influencers and solopreneurs conjured a creator economy powered by personal brands, Stewart was turning her signature expertise—good taste—into a massive business. She leveraged her connections as a Barnard-educated stockbroker to build a high-end catering company that morphed into media, translating her vision for kitchens and gardens into books, magazines, digital, TV shows, products

Why a Legendary Director Says This Film Is BETTER Than '2001'

Markus Lehmusruusu’s futuristic drama “The Squirrel” has just been selected as the Finnish Oscar submission, and it already has a notable fan. “Aki Kaurismäki called it a masterpiece. He said it was like ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ but better because it’s full of humanism. I really loved that,” the director tells Variety. “I hope that […]

Adam Fan's Debut Album 'Skyfall' Drops in ENGLISH

Chinese superstar Adam Fan, also known as Fan Chengcheng, has released his debut full-length English-language album “Skyfall,” expanding his music to international audiences. The release arrived alongside the music video for focus track “Make It Make Sense.” “Skyfall” is produced by international music production company Hits Rhythm and A WW Productions, with an outside-China distribution […]

Nintendo Just Made Fire Emblem Bigger Than EVER Before

Nintendo has gotten quite good at making open-ended games. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild upended the idea of what a Zelda game could be by giving the player free rein to tackle any part of the map, a philosophy iterated upon with Tears of the Kingdom. On the Switch 2 this idea expanded to Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. Now, Nintendo has brought this philosophy to Fire Emblem with Fortune's Weave. It works really well; with its many ways to progress through the game and tailo

Why Takashi Miike's Latest Film Is a Complete DISASTER

The second re-imagining of “Bad Lieutenant” — Abel Ferrara’s 1992 neo-noir starring Harvey Keitel — Takashi Miike’s baffling “Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo” borrows the broad strokes of the original, but tells its own Yakuza-centric story that never fully gets going. Its stop-start approach sees numerous characters and subplots introduced before existing ones can be resolved, or […]

The Country Music Tribute That Will Make EVERYONE Cry

Following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton last month, the Country Music Association has set a live, two-hour evening dedicated to honoring the beloved star. The tribute, titled “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton,” will air on Oct. 21 on ABC and Disney+, and be available for […]

The Record Deal That Could Make Laufey the Next GLOBAL Phenomenon

Two-time Grammy-winner Laufey has signed with Universal Music Group’s Interscope Records and Verve Records in an arrangement that reflects the fast-rising singer-songwriter’s combination of pop and jazz music. The move follows her six years as an independent artist, during which she’s amassed more than 7 billion combined global streams across three studio albums; been named […]

The Canadian Animated Series That Just Stole the Show at Cartoon Forum

Less than two months after part stealing the spotlight in Annecy, Canadian producers, broadcasters, investors and institutional execs crossed the Atlantic once more to showcase the wide range of talents the Quebec-Canada animation industry has to offer. At the 37th edition of Cartoon Forum, Europe’s main co-production event for animated TV series once again hosted […]

The Mermaid-Loving Boy Whose Story Will Make You Believe in ACCEPTANCE

The wondrous paintbrush of Cartoon Saloon has now reached the Latino community of Brooklyn. The acclaimed Irish studio gained international prominence (and multiple Oscar nominations) with local folktales in gorgeous animated form (“The Secret of Kells,” “Song of the Sea,” “Wolfwalkers”), and tackled an Afghanistan-set story in 2017’s “The Breadwinner.” Now, they’re once again pushing […]

The 'Spring Awakening' Revival That Just Announced Its EXPLOSIVE Cast

Ashlyn Maddox, Tyler Jordan Wesley, Ryo Kamibayashi and Amalia Yoo are about to learn about the “bitch of living.” The young actors will star in this fall’s off-Broadway revival of “Spring Awakening,” the angsty coming-of-age musical by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik. Maddox (“Parade”) has been cast as Wendla alongside Wesley as Melchior, Kamibayashi (“Oh, […]

The Vatican Just Made an UNPRECEDENTED Move at the Oscars

The Vatican is set to submit a film for Oscar consideration for the first time in the 97-year history of the Academy Awards. “Green Lava,” an inspirational Vatican-produced documentary short featuring a young Italian man named Giacomo Mattivi who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, will premiere this week in Los Angeles as a preamble to […]

Legendary 'Battle of Chile' Director Dies at 85

Passionate documentary maker won international acclaim for unsparing but poetic films exploring the impact of the Pinochet regime in Chile Patricio Guzmán, the film-maker who chronicled Chile’s bloody 1970s political strife and its subsequent social and political turmoil in films such as The Battle of Chile and Nostalgia for the Light, has died aged 85. According to Chilean news outlet Emol, Guzmán died on Tuesday in Paris after a cardiorespiratory arrest. Guzmán’s chief preoccupation througho

After 30 Years on TV, Judge Judy Just Made Her FINAL Decision

Judy Sheindlin, the beloved media personality and legal maven better known as Judge Judy, is retiring from onscreen work. Sheindlin has presided over court cases on TV for 30 years now, first on “Judge Judy” and currently on “Judy Justice,” which will release its series finale on Oct. 22. With her time on the bench […]

Ozzy Osbourne's FINAL Black Sabbath Moment Gets Release Date

The long-awaited film of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final concert has finally set a release date for later this year. The movie, now titled “Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning,” will bow in theaters worldwide on Oct. 28. It is directed by Ben Wainwright-Pearce, who also helmed “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” […]

The Nigerian Drama That's Missing Its MISCHIEF

One of three Nigerian films playing at this year’s Toronto Film Festival, “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives” immediately throws the audience into the central dilemma of its plotty narrative. In the first scene, post copulation, Baga Segi (Odunlade Adekola) demands that his fourth and youngest wife Bolanle (Omowunmi Dada) see someone about being […]

Why Creators Are About to Become Hollywood's BIGGEST Moneymakers

Featuring Rob Wade, CEO, Fox Entertainment, Billy Parks, Head of Fox Creator Studios, Fox Entertainment and, Christina Richardson, Creator, Director, Writer, and Executive Producer of “Besties”; Founder, C. Rich Media. The wall between Hollywood and the creator economy is coming down—and Fox wants to build what comes next. With Fox Creator Studios, the company is betting on a new model for discovering, developing, and scaling talent, bringing creators into an entertainment ecosystem where short-

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The Spider-Man Film That Just DETHRONED Star Wars Forever

All hail Peter Parker. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has notched a heroic box office milestone, overtaking 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” as the highest-grossing domestic release of all time. “The Force Awakens” had spent more than a decade as the biggest movie ever at the North American box office with $936 million. It has […]

Why James Cameron Just Bought This MYSTERIOUS AI Company

James Cameron has long loved 3D. Now he’s added an AI-powered 3D tech company to his collection. Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision has purchased Outsyders, a technology company focused on boosting the 3D production and post-production pipeline with the help of AI and machine learning to create “premium stereoscopic content.” Founded in 2024 by Paul Becker, Jared […]

Why Hollywood EXCLUDED This Beloved Actor From Every Memorial

James Ransone’s widow Jamie McPhee is calling out the Television Academy for excluding the late actor during the Emmys In Memoriam tribute, which marked the second time this year Ransone was snubbed by a major awards ceremony. The Oscars also excluded the actor from its own In Memoriam segment in March. Ransone broke out on […]

Tom Petty's Band Is Reuniting After Decades for ONE Night

It’s almost enough to un-break your heart, if you’re a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers fan. The four members of the original/classic lineup of Petty’s longtime band will reunite on stage for the first time in more than 20 years this week, fronted by Chris Stapleton for an opening performance at Wednesday night’s Americana Honors […]

Why Jonathan Majors' New Movie Is Being Called DRIVEL

More an epic act of trolling than a sincere creative endeavor, “Run Hide Fight: Infidels” aspires to “own the libs” and antagonize Muslims, but the filmmaking is so shoddy that neither group will likely seek it out, even to assess whether they should be offended. Written and directed by onetime Hollywood hopeful Kyle Rankin (“The […]

HBO Max Orders French Medical Drama From ER PRODUCER

HBO Max is expanding its French originals slate with two new shows, the medical drama “Rush” and police horror-thriller “Bodycam,” both of which will start shooting this fall. Unveiled Tuesday at the Festival de la Fiction in La Rochelle, the projects follow HBO’s recent French originals, from Marie Monge and Vladimir de Fontenay’s “Privilèges” to […]

Anant Nag to Receive India's Highest Film HONOR

Veteran actor Anant Nag will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest honor in cinema. Nag will receive the award at a ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on Sept. 22, the Government of India announced. The award will be presented as part of the 72nd National Film Awards. The award – instituted in 1969 in memory […]

Chris Harrison's Next Dating Show Sets November PREMIERE

“Roses fade. True love lasts forever,” says Chris Harrison in a cheeky teaser for “The Vow,” his return to reality television five years after his controversial exit from the “Bachelor” franchise. The new dating show premieres on Fox Nation on Nov. 11, with six episodes rolling out weekly until a series finale on Dec. 9. […]

YouTube Unveils Foundry's Fall Class of 2026 CREATORS

Since 2015, YouTube Music’s Foundry program has had one clear mission: to support the diverse and innovative voices of the global independent music community. We’re proud to have worked with more than 250 artists, helping them build sustainable careers on their own terms. Artists selected for Foundry receive a grant, dedicated partner support from YouTube, […]

Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts as Sisters: The Showdown You NEED to See

Toward the end of the deep-feeling, deliciously histrionic drama “Closing Night,” the film shifts tone. The first two acts — a whirlwind of long-deferred confrontations and fiery disclosures — lean on lively dark comedy as a pair of warring sisters explode with decades of rage and resentment. Then the film slows its pace, doubling down […]

Metallica's 2027 Tour: Where They're Going NEXT

Metallica has confirmed a series of new North American stadium dates that extend the band’s M72 World Tour into 2027. Having played 99 shows in 26 countries since its April 2023 kick-off, the Live Nation-promoted tour will resume May 8, 2027 at BC Place in Vancouver – hitting a dozen new cities for the first […]

'The View' Just Hit Numbers It Hasn't Seen in SIX Years

Viewers are still taking a little time to enjoy ABC’s “The View.” The daytime talker, which has been in the crosshairs of the Trump Administration’s FCC, averaged 2.518 million total viewers when it returned for Season 30 last week — up 8% from last year’s audience (2.324 million) and posting the show’s largest overall premiere […]

The TIFF Moments Everyone Will Be Talking About

After a flurry of fall festival activity in Venice and Telluride, the curtain is coming down on another year at TIFF. Careers were boosted, dark horses gained traction and blades were sharpened. Here are our biggest takeaways. Everybody Loves Chris “I love messy women,” Chris Rock told the soldout crowd at the world premiere of […]

Bob Odenkirk's New Show Has a VERY Unusual Premise

Rachel Kaly’s one-woman show “Hospital Hour” is coming to New York. The comedy will begin a six-week off-Broadway run on Oct. 16 at the Culture Club in Chelsea, with comedy heavies Chris Fleming on board as director and Bob Odenkirk as executive producer. Tickets are on sale now for “Hospital Hour” here, with all first-week […]

The Streaming Service That Just Changed HANDS

Macro, the multi-platform entertainment company founded by Charles D. King, has acquired Allblk, the streaming distribution platform dedicated to Black audiences, from AMC Global Media. “At a time of significant disruption and consolidation across the media industry landscape, Macro sees an opportunity to invest in a focused platform with a clear audience and strengthen it […]

The Edward Said Documentary Connecting His Life to PALESTINE

In “Edward Said: Between Worlds,” documentarian Maiken Baird does not follow the tried-and-true formula of a bio-doc. Instead of trying to cram a whole lifetime in under two hours, she lets the protagonist speak for himself. Edward Said, the late Palestinian literary and cultural critic, academic and fierce defender of his people, tells his story […]

Georgia's Oscar Submission Is Full of DEADPAN Charm

There’s a certain wavelength of hangdog humor that denizens of the former Soviet Republics seem able to tune to at will, and Georgian director Levan Koguashvili more than most. In his fourth feature film, and his first since 2021’s “Brighton 4th” won top honors in Tribeca, Koguashvili’s starkly unsparing perspective on a nation rough-ridden by […]

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Kate Berlant's HBO Special Has a Name You Won't FORGET

Kate Berlant will make her HBO comedy special debut with “Parmesan,” a new hour from the beloved alt comic out Oct. 16. Directed by Doron Max Hagay and filmed at the historic Plaza Nightclub in Los Angeles, “Parmesan” is described as a “hilarious tour-de-force that skewers the many contradictions of modern life and the art […]

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The Filmmaker IDFA Just Chose to HONOR

Mexican-Salvadoran filmmaker Tatiana Huezo will be the guest of honor at documentary film festival IDFA, which takes place from Nov. 12 to 22. The program of the section titled Dead Angle: Common Ground has also been announced, alongside a spotlight on pioneering American filmmaker William Greaves, and the lineup for the 20th anniversary of IDFA […]

Tyra Banks Just ERASED Her Entire Social Media — Here's Why

How did “America’s Next Top Model” captivate a generation of millennials? Here’s one reason: Showrunner and mastermind Tyra Banks loves to be extra. Over 24 seasons, Banks’ reality TV competition sent wannabe supermodels through the gauntlet of unhinged photoshoots: They dangled from warehouse ceilings. They krumped. They posed with swarms of killer bees, donned dresses made of human hair, and doused themselves with olive oil inside jumbo-sized bowls of Greek salad. But for Banks, going over-th

Kenneth Branagh's War Drama Demands Something RARE From Viewers

Reed Van Dyk’s first feature film “Atonement” explores the aftermath of an Iraq War tragedy. The film is inspired by the 2012 New Yorker article by Dexter Filkins. Speaking ahead of the film’s Toronto Film Festival premiere, Van Dyk recalls coming across the article many years ago. He says, “I wouldn’t have been able to […]

CAA Makes Key Addition to Motion Picture Power Team

CAA has recruited agent Steve Roy to its Motion Picture Literary department. Roy was previously at Buchwald, where he started his career as an assistant. He was promoted to agent in 2023. While at Buchwald, Roy’s client list included writers and directors such as Juan Pablo González (“Dos Estaciones”), Nicholas Colia (“Griffin in Summer”), Alan […]

Creator Juanpa Zurita Just Signed With Hollywood POWERHOUSE WME

Juanpa Zurita, the multihyphenate Mexican actor, producer and content creator with a huge internet following, has signed for representation with WME. WME will work alongside Zurita’s longtime management team at DW Entertainment & Media to further expand his global career across acting, producing and original IP. Zurita had previously been repped by CAA. Zurita, 30, […]

Indya Moore Joins Doc About Rising From TRAUMA

Isabella Cohn’s doc “Watch You Rise” has added Indya Moore and Dr. Annie Farmer as exec producers. The film, which probes the roots of sexual harm, makes its premiere at the Denver Film Festival in October. The film is co-written by Maria Marrone and Cohn. Elizabeth Woodward and Marina Hunt at Willa produced. CAA is […]

'The Traitors' Just Got the Renewal That Changes EVERYTHING

“The Traitors” has been renewed for three more seasons at Peacock, Variety has learned. The renewal will take the hit show through its eighth season. The super-sized renewal comes after the series scored seven wins at this year’s Emmys Awards, including outstanding reality competition program and outstanding host for a reality or reality competition program […]

The HBO Show That Just Assembled Hollywood's Most UNEXPECTED Cast

HBO Max has given a 15-episode order to “How to Survive Without Me,” a family drama starring Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano and Rita Wilson. Beginning as a pilot ordered in February, the series was co-created by husbands Greg Berlanti and Robbie Rogers along with frequent collaborator Bash Doran, and inspired by their own […]

Hollywood Studios Just Agreed to What Producers Have DEMANDED

A trio of top content makers — Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, Neon and premium independent production house FilmNation — have agreed to new policies that support Hollywood’s career producers. The companies will now provide healthcare protection and upfront development fees for producers, asks made by the collective Producers United — a trade group of over […]

Ukraine's Oscar Entry Reveals the War Crime Nobody's Talking About

Ukrainian filmmakers Alisa Kovalenko and Marysia Nikitiuk’s documentary “Traces,” a portrayal of Ukrainian women who refused to remain silent after surviving sexual assault during the war with Russia, is Ukraine’s submission in the international feature category at the 2027 Academy Awards. In a statement, the Ukrainian Academy Awards Committee called “Traces” an “honest and profound […]

James Gray's New Film Will Open a Festival Like Never Before

James Gray’s crime drama ‘Paper Tiger’ is set to open the 50th São Paulo International Film Festival on Oct. 14. Pic, which world premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it vied for the Palme d’Or, stars an A-list cast led by Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller. Gray will also be present to […]

How This Studio Built a Comedy EMPIRE on Minimum Wage

It all started with Jeremy Garelick’s simple but ambitious plan for American High: Buy a high school in upstate New York and turn it into the hottest filming spot in town for coming-of-age comedies. Since the full-scale production outfit was founded in 2017 and American High Shorts launched online in 2022, Garelick’s motto for discovering […]

Why VidCon Is ABANDONING Anaheim After All These Years

VidCon’s flagship event for digital creators and their fans is leaving its Anaheim home after 16 years in Southern California. LIONS, the company that produces the Cannes Lions marketing festival, announced that it is merging VidCon with its creator-focused events in North America to create VidCon x LIONS Creators. Both LIONS and VidCon are owned […]

The BUG-FILLED Fashion Show That Had Hollywood BUZZING

The Shed was abuzz Wednesday night for Thom Browne’s Spring/Summer 2027 fashion show, which transformed the Hudson Yards arts venue into a lush garden for the finale of New York Fashion Week. Luckily for Browne, his A-list front row — Rachel Zegler, Demi Moore, Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Penn Badgley, Anna Wintour, Naomi Watts and […]

France's BOLD Oscars Bet on a Cannes Prizewinner

France has selected Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Cannes Grand Prize winner “Minotaur” to represent the country in the international feature film race at the Oscars. The choice was made Wednesday by France’s Oscar committee following auditions with the producers, international sales agents and U.S. distributors behind the five shortlisted films, including Mubi, Neon and Sony Pictures Classics. […]

Expedia's NEW Way to Vacation Like a Hollywood INSIDER

The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is launching a new movie-tourism video series, “Go Vacation on Location” in partnership with Expedia to spotlight the city’s most visitor-friendly filming locations. Hosted by real Hollywood location managers, the videos will show tourists and film fans around Los Angeles. “Location scouts and managers are among the most […]

'Heated Rivalry' Season 2 Expands Cast With LETTERKENNY Star

“Heated Rivalry” Season 2 is continuing to build out its cast with the addition of six new actors. The highly-anticipated second season of the Crave-HBO Max series has added: Brendan Morgan (“F*** Marry Kill,” “The Handmaid’s Tale”) as Zane Boodram, David Tomlinson (“Fellow Travelers,” “Silent Night”) as Cody Kent (Dallas Kent in the books), Gerry […]

How to Watch 'Dancing With the Stars' Without CABLE

The ballroom is officially back open. “Dancing With the Stars” returned this week for its 35th season, kicking off with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. After the premiere, new episodes will continue airing live Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Episodes are […]

The Hilarious Truth About Resident Evil You Never REALIZED

When Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil hit theaters in 2002, video game movies were largely seen as a niche. Films like Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider had proven that big-screen game adaptations could be successful, but the commercial and critical failure of projects like the 1993 Super Mario Bros. still cast a long shadow. And while Anderson's vision of Raccoon City might have captivated audiences on the whole, many hardcore fans of Capcom's games were left disappointed by the way the original

The Yellowstone Star Making a SURPRISING Series Jump

Jefferson White is saddling back up as Jimmy Hurdstrom, with the actor set to reprise his “Yellowstone” role in “Marshals” Season 2 at CBS. White will recur in the second season of the CBS drama, which stars fellow “Yellowstone” alum Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton. “I’m thrilled to dive into the world of ‘Marshals’ and […]

Guy Pearce's Next Move After YEARS Away From This Director

Guy Pearce and filmmaker Andrew Baird will reunite for their fourth film, an upcoming Irish thriller titled “Bottle.” The actor will play Jimmy, a historically violent pub owner who traps a troubled young man named Cillian after he breaks into his bar in search of a pint. As Cillian fights to survive the night, he […]

The Zombie Franchise That's About to Break Its Own RECORD

Movie theater operators are counting on “Resident Evil” to scare some life into the early fall box office. Sony’s horror-comedy reboot of the zombie-infested property is targeting a strong $40 million to $50 million in its domestic debut. With strong reviews and glowing word-of-mouth, rivals and independent tracking services believe that initial ticket sales will […]

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SNL Just Picked Two NEW Faces to Make You Laugh

“Saturday Night Live” has added its first new cast members to Season 52. Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie are joining the NBC sketch comedy series, which returns on Sept. 26 with host Jalen Brunson. Reiter is a Wisconsin-born stand-up comedian and actor who amassed a large following on TikTok and YouTube before she went on […]

Why Independent Artists Suddenly Need to Understand THIS

The music industry has never had fewer gatekeepers. Independent artists are increasingly releasing music without traditional label deals, while established acts have more options for retaining ownership and control over their recordings. In 2025, more than a third of artists who generated at least $10,000 in Spotify royalties were DIY artists — meaning they self-released […]

Norway's Oscar Bet Is a Weatherbeaten EPIC

The wind deserves above-the-title billing in “Growth of the Soil” — even in the most serene scenes of Hans Petter Moland’s muscular period epic, you can hear it rattling and wheezing and moaning away in the background, or at the very least, you think you can. The elements are crucial characters in this saga of […]

The AI MOVIE That No One Should Ever Watch

Christopher Nolan's engrossing take on The Odyssey dominated at the box office and spurred a newfound interest in classic literature among filmgoers. But a new retelling of the story made entirely with AI is so bad that it might just make viewers hate the original tale altogether. The new film, called Odysseus: The Fall, comes via AI firm Fountain 0 and is written and directed by company cofounder Ash Koosha, who also lent his likeness to the title character and created all of the music. (The fi

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Why This Actor Says He's on the WRONG Side of History

Matthew Lillard feels “ashamed” for starring in this year’s “Scream 7” after Melissa Barrera was fired from the franchise due to social media posts criticizing Israel amid the war in Gaza. Lillard starred in Wes Craven’s original “Scream” in 1996 as Stu Macher. He reprised the role in “Scream 7,” which opened in theaters in […]

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Why 'Dancing With the Stars' Just Had Its BEST Premiere in Years

“Dancing With the Stars” returned to ABC for its Season 35 premiere on Tuesday night and reached a strong 6.7 million viewers. That’s a 24% increase from the performance of the Season 34 premiere, which hit 5.4 million viewers in 2025. Even more, Tuesday’s episode marks the series’ best opener in six years, since Season […]

The Celebrity Wedding Planner Who Just Partnered With CANDY

If there’s one thing celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss knows, it’s how to create a moment. Now, the woman behind the recent wedding of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, plus weddings and parties for Finneas, Justin Bieber and The Kardashians is putting her touch on Ring Pop, the popular candy brand known for its colorful […]

Everything You Need to Know About Prime Video's New REACHER Spinoff

The series premiere of “Neagley” drops on Prime Video on Sept. 16, and with it comes a new batch of butt-kicking characters to the “Reacher” universe. Maria Sten returns as Frances Neagley, the Chicago private investigator and former military protégé of Jack Reacher. She’s joined by Greyston Holt as Detective Hudson Riley, Adeline Rudolph as […]

How Bob the Drag Queen Turned PERFORMANCE Into Profit

Few art forms have gone from the margins to mainstream quite like drag. What was once niche even in the queer community has exploded into a global cultural phenomenon and big business for both the entertainers and brands looking to work with them. Bob the Drag Queen has had a front-row seat to drag’s ascendance, and he’s also a key driver of where it goes next. In this conversation, Bob breaks down the business of drag and what he’s building through his production company, Purse First Studios. T

Jessica Chastain's Next Role Will Make You UNCOMFORTABLE

Jessica Chastain has joined Netflix’s “The Retrievals,” a new drama series from the streamer. The Oscar-winning actor will star as Kaitlyn Langford, a former art historian who has “spent the last decade stuck in an endless cycle of failed fertility treatments,” per Netflix. “When she learns she’s also a victim of criminal drug diversion at […]

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Why Everything You Believe About First Impressions Is WRONG

Although most people see themselves as open-minded, we all tend to judge others before we truly get to know them. Prejudging people before we even properly interact with them is the norm, and the origin of the term prejudice. And yet, we can also learn to give people the benefit of the doubt and coach ourselves to suspend rapid and stereotypical evaluations of others when we want—it’s just that it requires far more effort (thinking slow rather than fast) and . . . is by no means guaranteed to wo

The Michelin-Starred Restaurant Fined for Serving WHAT on Dessert?

Prosecutors sought jail term for chief executive of Evett after insects not approved for consumption were on menu A South Korean court has fined the operator of one of Seoul’s most celebrated restaurants and its chief executive for serving a dessert topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local food safety law. The operator of Evett, a two-Michelin-star restaurant in the affluent Gangnam district, was fined 10m won (£5,400) and its chief executive 15m won, Newsis reported.

Everything You Need to Know This MORNING

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday, new reports detail the damage and $30 billion price tag of the Iran war, Kennedy Center board votes to close after judge's ruling.

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The Tragedy That Unfolded While Cameras Were ROLLING

3 dead after news helicopter reporting for NBC L.A. crashes while covering fatal bus collision  NBC News Helicopter providing coverage for NBCLA, Telemundo 52 crashes in Los Angeles  NBC Los Angeles L.A. news helicopter crash kills 3 and board votes to close Kennedy Center: Morning Rundown  NBC News 3 killed in TV news helicopter crash while covering deadly L.A. bus collision  KTLA NBC4 helicopter crashes in Chatsworth, killing 3: ‘A deeply traumatic day’  Los Angeles Times

The HORRIFIC Crash That Just Turned Into a Murder Case

Driver arrested on murder charge, 2 deceased victims ID'd after SUV slams into bus in Chatsworth  ABC7 Los Angeles What to know about the victims of the NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crash  NBC News They were the ‘eyes and ears of the sky.’ NBC4 helicopter crew were SoCal news veterans  Los Angeles Times Los Angeles news helicopter crash: What we know about victims, investigation  KTLA 3 people killed when NBC and Telemundo news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus collision  10News.com

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The Fatal Flight That Exposed a DARK Truth About News Gathering

What to know about the victims of the NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crash  NBC News 3 dead after helicopter providing coverage for NBCLA, Telemundo 52 crashes in Los Angeles  NBC Los Angeles Reporter killed in L.A. news helicopter crash was ‘ray of sunshine,’ colleague says  KTLA Driver arrested on murder charge, 2 deceased victims ID'd after SUV slams into bus in Chatsworth  ABC7 Los Angeles 3 dead after NBC4 helicopter crashes in Chatsworth while covering fatal bus crash  Los Angeles Daily N