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

The president’s posts about artificial intelligence on the social media platform he founded were met with an unusual volume of criticism.
The most powerful figures in the AI industry issued grave warnings in recent days.

Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
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The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

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

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

Z.ai, Moonshot, MiniMax, Alibaba and Tencent did not provide any statements when contacted by CNBC about the warnings on AI from Silicon Valley.
The funding round would double the value of the start-up behind ChatGPT and establish it as the world’s most valuable private company.

Comments from the two tech leaders landed days after Anthropic's Dario Amodei published an essay urging the AI industry to slow the pace of model development.
The two tech billionaires argued that market forces already incentivize the release of a safe product and it was up to individual companies to ensure that they do so.

People tend to have a negative bias toward AI interactions. A disclosure paradox exists. What is to be done? An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

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 legal battle over whether prediction markets are a form of gambling has overshadowed something else entirely: They’re already a new form of media.

These portable computers balance tablet and laptop functionality, whether you want a screen that detaches or spins.

The deal could be a big win for Intel which has been looking to gain marquee customers for its manufacturing, or foundry, business.
The e-paper device maker also launched two new color digital notebooks last night, the Note Air6 C and Mini C.

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

My hands-on tests reveal which models can scrub stains, reach difficult corners, and navigate a chaotic home.

Lie down in a car, and you’re more likely to get seriously hurt in a crash. But a driverless future is forcing governments to revisit long-standing safety issues.

The bloc wants to curb Big Tech’s grip on children with its new EU KIDS ACTS, but age checks, parental oversight, and privacy concerns could make its plan difficult to implement.

Amazon is letting all customers use Alexa+ assistant in early access period
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A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days.

A report says Intel is in early talks with SK Hynix, which is considering some sort of partnership that would enable it to make memory chips in the U.S.
The growth of AI is happening at lightning pace, so what are the advantages and disadvantages of Scotland being at the forefront?

Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
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
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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
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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

A product conference at software giant Salesforce turned into the battleground on the new debate on whether there should be a slowdown in artificial intelligence.
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,…
OpenAI is gearing up for what is widely expected to be a blockbuster IPO next year, after it confidentially filed its prospectus in June.
SK Hynix told TechCrunch the company hasn't finalized any plans or arrangements yet.
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 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…
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
Employers are hoping that AI interviewers will streamline the hiring process. Some experts — and job seekers — aren't so sure.
The Palo Alto startup says it has landed multiple seven-figure enterprise contracts within months of launch.
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders and audience insights, as Meta looks to make the X rival a bigger hub for podcast promotion and discussion
Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don't miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.
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The Pixel phone maker said there are indications that a bug in the phone's modem "may be under limited, targeted exploitation."
Anthropic and OpenAI are proposing embedded AI evaluators to help manage risk of models causing catastrophic harm to society, but the idea has some issues.
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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 robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
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

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.

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 burrito chain has enlisted Palantir for a platform that monitors pest incidents, employee illnesses, and other factors. The partnership comes after a nightmare summer for food safety across the US.

At this year's Disrupt, Neuralink's co-founder Max Hodak will present a vision for screen-free interfaces that can even offer medical help. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
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

President Donald Trump has angrily pushed back on the calls from industry and lawmakers for an AI slowdown or greater regulation.
Anthropic is initially releasing these features to Pro and Max plan subscribers.
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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
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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
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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

Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and others to control connected devices, review camera summaries, and access smart home activity using natural language.
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There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.
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

Good Samaritans chased down a suspected car thief after he allegedly hit a woman on the boardwalk and abandoned the vehicle.

The ShinyHunters gang leaked the files online after saying the Florida state agency did not pay their ransom demand.
Investors have been fixated on the relative performance of Alphabet’s AI models when they should instead be cheering the company’s cloud potential, an analyst says.
At this year's Disrupt, Science Corp CEO Max Hodak will present a vision for screen-free interfaces that can even offer medical help. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
Sarah Heck, Anthropic's head of public policy, offered her perspectives on AI safety as the debate about how to regulate model development intensifies.
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Elisa de Martel, who left her position as chief financial officer at Alphabet's autonomous vehicle company Waymo in January, will be based out of Silicon Valley.
Siri’s reintroduction takes center stage as Apple officially rolls out the latest version of macOS to download and install.

I used an open-source map of a fruit fly’s brain to vibe code a website called PitchFly. Its headline suggestions were delightfully bananas.

“Recursive self-improvement” is the idea that artificial intelligence could learn to build and train itself, creating exponential new progress — and risk.
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The move closes the gap between the market discussions taking place on the timeline, and the market itself.
CFO Mark Davies and legal chief Andy Missan signed each other’s severance agreements while Matt Mullenweg was on leave, providing a year of salary and additional equity vesting if their departures qualify for the benefits.
Can Meta dodge the "pervert glasses" accusations with a new camera-free product?
Even with mounting concerns about AI models going rogue, legislation appears unlikely, and the White House is outright opposed to oversight.
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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

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed independent safety evaluators inside their AI labs. Researchers welcome the unprecedented access, but warn meaningful oversight requires transparency, independence, and eventually regulation.
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Cap table management platform Pulley, backed by General Catalyst, Stripe, and Founders Fund, announced that it's closing shop in December.
Marketing platform Noise is on a mission to help anyone with a smart phone make money from their content.
Group plans to be largely out of commission for several weeks.

The House of Representatives, in rare bipartisan support, overwhelmingly approved legislation that would require new vehicles to include AM radio.
The company also disclosed previously unreported incidents in which its AI models behaved in misaligned ways, including uploading files to the internet without being asked.

OpenAI has disclosed six new cases of model misbehavior and offered a framework for disclosing future instances, as the debate over AI model safety intensifies.
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 […]

Companies are helping universities develop courses, provide financial support and create pathways through which qualifying students can join them.
Billions of dollars worth of gold is held in Turkish households outside the banking system. The government aims to convince citizens to put it into the mainstream financial system to help the economy.
“I invested on the recommendation of an executive vice president of a major New York investment bank.”
“They had been married for over 30 years when she passed.”
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
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The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

People want to work after 50, but do employers want them? Two new books explore the gap between individuals who want to work longer and employers who won't let them.

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
Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

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

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
The BOJ is expected to hike rates by 25 basis points to a fresh three-decade high, a CNBC survey shows.
BRICS leaders have asserted the need to use local currencies in intra-BRICS trade to cut dependency on dollar.
The Senate's 49-50 cloture vote killed the CLARITY Act for 2026. Crypto's high-roller bet came up empty, but the deeper failure belongs to Congress.

Are you feeling overlooked at work? Here's what 'The Pitt' Emmy wins can teach you about getting the credit you deserve and being your own best advocate.

Nazara, sworn in hours after Purbaya's dismissal, spent seven years as deputy finance minister and led the ministry's fiscal policy agency from 2015 to 2019.
Grab is betting $1.49 billion on Atome Financial as it looks to expand its consumer lending business in Southeast Asia.
eMerge Americas has made Magic City a still-emerging network of technology, finance, government, universities and international markets.

Oil fell Wednesday, as an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories outweighed worries over supply disruptions after an Iran-backed attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline.
The 10-year Treasury yield has hit its highest since 2007, pushing borrowing costs deeper into territory that could expose some of the financial system's weakest links.
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

The reading comes just hours before the Bank of England updates its monetary policy.
Rising Treasury yields, geopolitical risk and fresh AI safety concerns are hitting markets, but many investors remain bullish on AI spending and earnings.
The AI company’s reported push for new funding comes days after CEO Sam Altman confirmed that his company does not plan go public this year.

Binance is opening its Capital Connect platform to qualified individual investors for the first time.
The consequential move arrives less than two months before the midterm elections.

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

“I racked up this debt to cover my living expenses for two years without an income stream.”
Federal data shows many borrowers who aren't paying their loans went to private, for-profit colleges — schools that often market to low-income students and rely on federal financial aid for revenue.
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

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

Treasury yields haven’t been this high in years — and the fiscal math gets uglier the longer they stay there.
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

Oscar Health plans to expand its individual and small business coverage offerings by 400 to 600 counties by 2029 as the health insurer has become more profitable.

Ever wonder why ticket prices keep changing? Here's how dynamic pricing affects flights, concerts, sporting events and more.

Congress congratulated itself for solving the penny problem, but what about the source of the problem — inflation?
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
Travelers gave higher ratings in part because of the newer gates and terminals many airports have opened in recent years, according to the study.
Mortgage rates have surged to the highest level since the start of 2025, causing a major pullback in mortgage demand.
Americans living overseas may still face U.S. tax-filing and foreign-account reporting rules — even when they ultimately owe no U.S. income tax.
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

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates today for the first time in three years. And, the Kennedy Center board voted yesterday to close the historic center.
Workers used to want higher salaries and flexibility, but now they’re chasing a sense of safety
Sebastien Mallet is on the verge of his best one-year performance ever as portfolio manager of T. Rowe Price Global Value Equity Fund. Here’s what he’s buying.
Evvy raised a $40 million Series B for vaginal microbiome testing data. CEO Priyanka Jain explains why the genomes stay private and who ends up owning them.

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
Walmart will sell Medicare Advantage plans as part of a new partnership with a nonprofit health insurer.
If the Fed opts against raising interest rates on Wednesday, investors will probably increase their forecasts for inflation, injecting new turmoil into the government bond market.

Sales at U.S. retailers surged in August and posted the biggest increase in five months, offering another piece of evidence suggesting the economy sped up toward the end of summer.
New Zealand's $54 billion pension fund returned 14.2% in the year to June.
From razors to soda, private label keeps eating retail. For many big brands, there’s no point fighting it.
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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled new branding as it grows rapidly under the ownership of private equity firm Blackstone.
Calls for a ban on diesel exports are rising on Capitol Hill this week as prices for the refined product hit all-time records.

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

Shares of J.B. Hunt plunged more than 10% Wednesday after the company warned of an earnings drop between 5% and 10%.
Inflation, gasoline prices and the cost of living are top of mind in the election season. How are higher costs shaping the way you live? NPR wants to hear.
If the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates in an effort to slow down the rapid rise in longer-term yields, history shows it probably won’t be a success.
There may be better savings yields, but beware rising credit-card rates
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A rising share of builders are slashing prices on newly built homes despite increasing construction costs, as buyers get spooked by high mortgage rates.
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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

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 […]

Lower wage growth and slower hiring in some sectors may be the result of artificial intelligence, especially for younger workers.
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Amazon's investment in these raises comes out to over $1.5 billion, or about 0.06% of its $2.68 trillion market cap.
Uber and Costco announced an expansion of a partnership where Costco members can order delivery from the store on Uber Eats to 47 states, up from 17.
The high cost of buying a home means that many 20- and 30-somethings are re-evaluating traditional personal-finance advice that assumed homeownership to build wealth.
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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

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

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The deal could net the asset-light robotaxi company more than $300 million in funding.
Spending guidelines designed to put diligent consumers in a solid financial position may not set them up to succeed in today’s economy.
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

There is a correlation between increasing dividends and strong investment performance — even if a stock has a low dividend yield when you buy.
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
Credit default swaps for companies building data centers are getting pricier, and it's not because banks are hedging more of their bets.
We're selling half of our remaining position and downgrading the name to our sell-on-further-strength 3 rating.
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hike interest rates on Wednesday.
Instead of chasing comfort, high performers embrace discomfort to strengthen themselves because that’s the only way to achieve the success that they really want.

A multiple-choice workplace expands your perspective so that you can learn what you need to know to make the right decision, not the one everyone thinks you should make.

Prices for diesel, the fuel type used to power trucks and trains, came in at an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon on Wednesday.
Continental said it will develop and operate a patch in the Orinoco Belt that spans 126,000 acres and possesses an estimated 30 billion barrels of reserves.
American says a minority of its seats now accounts for half of its revenue.
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

Beyond Good has created the market's highest standards for premium chocolate and vanilla

Quietly, the communications sector has started to claw back some of the year's underperformance.
Wonder, the billionaire-founded parent company of Grubhub and Blue Apron, is planning to go public in early 2028.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved its first interest rate hike since 2023 and indicated another to come.
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The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percentage-point interest-rate hike Wednesday, to a range of 3.75%-4.0%.
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

Here’s how to read the Federal Reserve’s economic projections like a pro.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said wing production at its Renton, Washington, factory is a hold up, adding the company has plans to address it.
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

Before Amazon’s October sale begins, learn how to investigate prices and track products like a pro.

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.

Investors are looking further down the AI data-center supply chain for signs of demand amid concerns of a spending slowdown, one expert says.
Even as American Airlines CEO Robert Isom touted improvements at an investor conference, American's pilot leader said he should probably be replaced.

Amazon was granted warrants to buy up to $340 million worth of Generac stock as part of a deal to supply backup power generators for its data centers.
The Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter point despite repeated calls from President Donald Trump for lower rates.
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First deliveries of Generac’s backup power generators are worth $2.4 billion.
President Donald Trump previously threatened to cut off trade with countries that have trade surpluses with the U.S. if the Fed doesn't cut interest rates.
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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 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

Also, Saudi Arabia is scrambling to restore its oil supply. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
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Salesforce issued some updated longer-term financials at its annual Dreamforce conference.
As long as the Iran war continues, the impact on corporations and financial institutions will get worse.

The Federal Reserve’s first increase to interest rates since July 2023 comes less than two months before the midterm elections.

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 […]

As part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435 percent.

The announcement came after President Trump said he would cancel a $257 million renovation of the venue if his name is not returned to the building.
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Trump's family members say have no connection to Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev.

Jensen Huang appeared to side with Trump as the president pushed back on tech CEOs' warnings about the risks of rapid AI advancement.
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
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
His powerful super PAC is suddenly spending heavily on some races, after drawing fire from some Republicans that the group might not throw its weight behind the party’s candidates.

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
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
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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

The mail system took on new prominence during the Civil War by enabling soldiers to vote from afar. On Monday, the Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s effort to give it a new role in elections.

It was the fifth time that a chamber of the Republican-controlled Congress has voted to rein in President Trump’s war powers as discontent with the conflict grows among voters.
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The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.

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
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
ICE agents turned up at David Streever's home over a harsh email he sent to an ICE official. Now a court order prevents the federal government from making additional threats against him.
The remarkable revelation comes after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful purposes.
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
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
Data suggests many candidates are embracing AI this year to boost their image and portray their opponents unfavorably. But whether it will turn out voters remains unclear.
Washington says South Africa has not done anything to fix what President Trump sees as discrimination. South Africa’s president has called Mr. Trump’s policies racist.

Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, said the president attacked her and called her “incompetent’ after a court blocked the inscription of his name on the Kennedy Center’s facade.

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

His relatives accuse Utah officials of “reckless decisions” in a document that preserves their ability to sue.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says there is fat to cut, but many local officials say a sharp drop in tax revenue will hurt libraries, parks and emergency services.
On Wednesday, the Senate committee on health holds a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Trump's third attempt to nominate a surgeon general.
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

The family of Charlie Kirk alleges that a "series of stunning failures and reckless decisions" by Utah Valley University led to the conservative activist's assassination.
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The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.

The federal workforce shrunk by roughly 216,000 workers in 2025, according to federal data.

In a letter, the Interior Department detailed what it hoped to convey on 12 signs to be installed outside the National Museum of American History.

President Trump has been a vocal supporter of data centers, but GOP candidates in tight midterm races are increasingly taking a different tack.
A Times/Siena poll shows many voters are still uncertain on the issue, including which party would do a better job on it.

The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

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
Traders on both Kalshi and Polymarket see Democrats with one of their best chances to flip the U.S. Senate since the contracts on the election opened.
The offer of extra money by the government reduces the prospect of strike action by the largest teaching union.

Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.

The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.
The bill could get around billionaire Leon Black’s refusal to testify about his non-disclosure agreements with women.

The New Yorker's Dexter Filkins says while Trump's son-in-law is a U.S. special envoy negotiating peace, he's also working on private business deals, raising billions in some of the same countries.
The absence of the annual estimate on the tax gap could make it more difficult to assess whether more taxes are going unpaid since President Trump took office.

The removal of José Serrano, a critic of President Daniel Noboa who has been accused of criminal activity, underscores how the Trump administration has asserted control over U.S. immigration courts.

The DOJ has a new sheriff in town – the NFED, which just assumed operational control of multiple Criminal Division sections, most notably focused on public-sector fraud.

Federal agents came to the home of a Rochester, New York, man who had written a scathing email to ICE's acting director. He later sued DHS.
Already, close to 100 lawmakers who started this Congress will not be around for the next one, according to an NPR analysis, driven by record-setting retirements and primary defeats.
Lawmakers are expressing broader willingness to regulate AI development, but the path forward may not be a quick one.

The Trump administration argues that beating China in the race to AI dominance is an all-important goal.
Wiles shared in March that she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.

Billionaire Leon Black is suing the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee seeking to block subpoenas it issued him in its probe of Jeffrey Epstein.
The House won't take a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after House leaders decided to leave Washington a day earlier than planned.
Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

Susie Wiles oversaw Trump’s winning 2024 presidential campaign and has wielded major influence in his second administration.
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President Donald Trump says renovations at the Kennedy Center will not occur until the courts allow his name to be restored on the performing arts center.
Members from both parties say the legislative branch has descended into a state of dysfunction in the Trump era.
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 Interior Secretary says the move is necessary to combat what he calls ideological bias.
The House of Representatives has held billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to provide additional information on his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Despite disagreements on Israel, more than a dozen Democratic senators met in Washington with the Michigan Senate nominee and emerged sounding optimistic.

NPR dug into the upside-down world of FEMA flood insurance in coastal areas, and found many homeowners have no financial choice but to let their homes collapse.
The legislation was named for the late South Carolina Republican. It gives the president authority to impose tariffs on top importers of oil and natural gas from Russia, such as China and India.
An internal memo reinterprets the law so that only the intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm, is illegal.

The House passed a Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham Wednesday night.

A look back at the good, the bad and the bizarre from the battles that helped set the stage for the coming midterms.

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
The package would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions to Israel.

Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

Helicopters for evacuating casualties were pulled from four countries, and hundreds of military facilities were destroyed, according to a new report

Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.

Just 270 people were linked to 28,415 shoplifting offences across England, a BBC analysis has found.

For years, Turks have stashed their gold at home against a raining day, mistrustful of banks. Now the government says that tradition hurts the economy
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
The fee is among a series of measures Yamanashi prefecture is introducing to deter reckless climbers.

A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.

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

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

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

Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the strike as a "heinous" attack. Mecca is Islam's holiest site and the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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

U.S. authorities said there were no reports of "operational disruptions."

The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city.
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.
Ukraine's sanctions envoy said Russia could be forced to retreat from the war within six months if its oil revenues are halved.
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the bloc’s executive arm, has invited Ottawa closer as both sides look to navigate complicated geopolitical challenges.

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam's holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support.
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Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where 10 families had reportedly been living.

Plus, the Russian businessman who rented an island for Donald Trump Jr.

A European Union-backed court convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.
Estimates vary on how long it could take before a crucial pipeline is repaired, but a prolonged shutdown could push oil prices to their highest levels in months.
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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

Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.

The Thirlwall Inquiry found repeated failures by hospital leaders to act on concerns.

Rising oil prices and Treasury yields are lifting energy and borrowing costs for U.S. households, pushing consumers to draw more heavily on savings.
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Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 set the path for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.

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
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
America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.

Russia is believed to be holding thousands of Ukrainian POWs. Russia is also tormenting the families of these prisoners by contacting their relatives on social media and demanding they help Russia.
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
While Iraq can no longer rely on Russia for helicopters as it once did, it will most likely continue its policy of fielding a diversified rotary-wing fleet.

A Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.

The indictment says the defendants belong to a network that "is one arm of the Russian Federation's apparatus used to carry out external attacks" worldwide.
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
The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.

Ukraine-Russia energy war is in new phase. 24-hour Russian attacks and expanded range of Ukrainian drones threaten all Russian airspace, daily used by many carriers.

The EU's top official backs Carney's push for Canada to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks to deepen ties amid pressure from the US
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While Moscow’s drone strike just missed the Ukrainian train Boris Johnson was traveling on, it is unclear whether the attack was specifically aimed at assassinating him.

The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.

Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.

The pending munitions package is worth $2.8 billion.
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In the latest chapter of the ongoing Ed Sheeran-Macklemore-Robert Kraft situation, Sheeran and Kraft have apparently seen and raised Macklemore’s $1 million donation to Palestinian relief by donating $2 million each — although it’s unclear exactly to whom. In a statement released on the Gilette Stadium X account, Kraft said, “Ed called me and asked […]

Authorities say the plane took off from the Rhône Valley and collided with a mountain slope about 10 minutes later.

The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by Singapore police in a $2.2 billion money laundering case that are now up for auction.

A firefighter tells the BBC that rescuers had said many doors near the unit were locked, obstructing their route to the babies.

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is the first NASA observatory designed for in-space refueling.

Older adults who changed the balance of fat, carbohydrates, and animal protein in their diets showed signs of reduced biological age after just four weeks. The strongest result appeared in participants eating an omnivorous, lower-fat, higher-carbohydrate diet.
The treatment can reprogram immune cells that have been corrupted by the cancer, strengthening the body’s ability to attack.

While a bunch of sharks cruising the Maine coast may seem ominous, it’s actually a sign of a conservation success story.

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

Fluxnium's fibers can extract uranium directly from seawater, which has enough of the nuclear fuel to power thousands of generations.
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 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.
Neuroscientists have made a major advance in modeling the human brain in mice, offering a new way to study conditions like cerebral palsy. Ethicists ask if it changes how these mice should be treated.
Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells.

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

A pilot program using artificial intelligence to approve care for Medicare beneficiaries has resulted in high levels of denials and delayed decisions and prompted warnings from a vendor about a lack of readiness, according to a lawsuit seeking information about the program.
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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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

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

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

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 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
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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 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
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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

For those who rely on the medications, the difference between health plans that cover them and those that don't can mean hundreds of dollars a month.
Because of a data lag, the current reality of access may be even worse.
A growing body of research suggests Shingrix can reduce the risk of heart disease and delay dementia.
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

Doctors working in measles-hit areas of Pennsylvania discuss with ABC News how they are responding as the state battles an outbreak.

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

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

No one across the U.S. is consistently tracking climate-fueled deaths. One medical examiner has a new protocol on heat-deaths.
This year's Indianapolis 500 winner, Felix Rosenqvist, will be honored in his hometown of Värnamo, Sweden on December 5, 2026. SportsMoney has details on the celebration.

Chrisean Rock makes her pro boxing debut against Ku'Shiyah Williams on Sept. 19 in Baltimore. Card, start time, venue and how to watch The Supper.

Senate takes first step to advance legislation to drastically overhaul college sports system as we know it, passing a procedural vote for a full Senate vote, 74-24.

We look at the early fight week betting odds for the full UFC 331 fight card, which is headlined by a rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja

FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is expected to rotate some players when his league leaders once more host at the Spotify Camp Nou in torrential rain.

The NBA's salary-cap rules and its new draft lottery will make it difficult for expansion teams to hit the ground running over their first few seasons.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois spoke to Forbes contributor Sam Leveridge about NXTPLAY, an investment platform, co-founded with Gonzalo Vila.

These are a few crucial start ’em sit ’em decisions for week one, including what you should do with David Montgomery and Tetairoa McMillan.

A homegrown Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star and World Series veteran offered a candid response about his personal struggles.

The Philadelphia Phillies received an update on their former National League Championship Series starter who had joined the Atlanta Braves.

The Houston Astros have gotten their latest update on a key member of their dynastic run who has seen a harsh turn with the New York Mets.

After the opening week of games, we are already dealing with significant injuries that will impact fantasy football in Week 2.

The Super Bowl champion announced a $600,000 donation from the Jalen Hurts Foundation to upgrade Northeast High School's HVAC system.

Formula 1 has revealed the calendar for the 2027 season, featuring 24 races, a record 10 sprint events and the return of Portugal and Turkey.

NCAA gymnastics star Avery Neff talks her exclusive Venmo Money Moves NIL partnership, the growing spotlight on women's sports and the Utah Red Rocks' road to redemption.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. Alexander Zverev are both also in the field.

LIV Golf announces changes to 2027 format including a field expansion, a cut system, and Monday qualifiers.

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

Five inspiring coaches from across the country are being recognized for the impact they make in their communities, with a game-changing surprise in this segment sponsored by Mazda.

Andrew Nembhard sharpened his point guard skills in 2025-26. How will those improvements help playing next to Tyrese Haliburton?

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 […]

Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.

ESPN's Andscape senior culture writer Justin Tinsley discusses his Super Bowl halftime power rankings and how performers are selected.

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 […]

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children will move to a new school in the U.K., and "Dancing with the Stars" will premiere with a brand new star-studded cast in a special two-night premiere.

Dolly Parton’s megawatt smile and big wavy locks are gracing cornfields across the U.S. and in Canada this fall

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. […]

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 […]

“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 […]
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The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

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 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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

Slow Horses Season 6 begins with two murdered former agents, David Cartwright’s funeral, Frank Harkness’s return and a new mystery for Jackson Lamb, who goes on strike.

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 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 […]

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 […]

In her latest work, 'Story Telling,' literary icon Isabel Allende holds a conversation with the reader to demystify the craft of writing.

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 […]

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Some ideas didn't make it into the final cut for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." I discuss the process behind the story with screenwriters Erik Sommers and Chris McKenna.

The Melon Music Awards (MMA2026) is expanding to a two-day event on November 14-15 at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome, marking its 18th year.

Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments.
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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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” […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

ABC News' Danny New shows how the late singer's likeness is gracing corn mazes across North America.

Ed Sheeran is speaking out after Macklemore says he was dropped from the English superstar's tour for making political statements on stage.
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The 11th annual London Podcast Festival, held from September 3-13 at Kings Place, successfully celebrated podcasting's growing cultural impact

'Out of the Ashes' about L.A.'s devastating wildfires, won a special jury prize at Venice Film Festival immersive competition. It suggests new directions for journalism

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

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 […]

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 […]

Bon Jovi scores multiple U.K. comebacks following the band’s recent Wembley Stadium shows, as “Livin’ on a Prayer” returns to two sales rankings.

Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

Ella Langley simultaneously rules the Billboard 200 and the Billboard Hot 100 as ‘Dandelion’ returns to No. 1 and “Choosin’ Texas” earns a historic twenty-second week in charge.

The theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release.

Will 'Crew Girl' be renewed for season 2? There are a few new updates on that front that lean toward an answer based on its performance.

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

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 […]

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” […]

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 […]

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-
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

HBO has a new update about the 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' release date, and how it compares to 'House of the Dragon' season 4.

Bruno Mars makes history again with “I Just Might,” which spends a thirty-fifth week at No. 1 on the Hot R&B Songs chart.

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 […]

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 […]

Long before Nia Long could picture her name pressed into the concrete of Hollywood Boulevard, she was a little girl on a city bus rolling down that same street — and her mother was at the wheel. “We used to walk down the block and look at all the stars,” Long recalls. She remembers stopping […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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. […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 Gentlemen' season 2 did not start strong, but now it's building momentum on the Netflix top 10 list, and that bodes well for season 3 in a few ways.

With the publication of her 1974 book, she was hailed as a 20th-century Thoreau, a visionary whose shimmering prose offered glimpses of the eternal.
Beyoncé’s twentieth-anniversary edition of ‘B’Day’ debuts at No. 1 on the Top R&B Albums chart, dethroning Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller.’

Her Thoreau-like account of journeys in the woods, published when she was 28, was the first of many ruminations on life and nature, good and evil.
His "Resident Evil" is different, and much better, than the other "Resident Evil" movies — it’s a creepy-crawly squishfest that takes its time and has a weird innocence about it. (At moments it reminded me of "Planet Terror.")

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

"Resident Evil," a reimagining of the blockbuster video game-turned-horror movie franchise, from "Weapons" filmmaker Zach Cregger, is impressing critics, unlike previous films in the series.
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The actress, last onstage over four decades ago, had a “terrifying” desire to return to the stage. “Other Desert Cities” will be her Broadway debut.

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 […]

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 […]

The public is not allowed inside but some staff members continued to report to work after officials temporarily closed the main building, citing hazardous conditions.

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

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 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 […]

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, […]

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” 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Buckingham Palace has pushed back against the claim, saying grief can "colour memory" of events.

Luke Bryan’s “Country and She Knows It” becomes his thirty-eighth top 10 hit on the Country Airplay chart, breaking his tie with Reba McEntire.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has made history, dethr'ning 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' as the highest-grossing domestic film after an 11-year reign.

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 […]

The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Wild Robot, and Obsession are among the must-watch films arriving this month.

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 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 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. […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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

Actors James McAvoy and Rebel Wilson opened up about expanding their artistry behind the camera while filmmakers Rachel Morrison and Liz Garbus got candid about the barriers that still need breaking in the film business during Variety’s Future in Focus panel, presented by Utopai Studios, at this year’s Toronto Film Festival. Variety’s executive editor of […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.

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 […]

Madonna is set to open the MTV Video Music Awards with her first live performance at the show in 23 years. The pop star last graced the VMA stage as a performer with her iconic 2003 appearance with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. She already received a big look ahead of the VMAs with 11 […]

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 […]

For Hispanic Heritage Month, I asked top Latin marketing executives what it actually takes to build a campaign that lands in a moment this crowded.

Macklemore has announced that he’ll be donating the $1 million in net earnings he received from supporting Ed Sheeran on his Loop Tour to organizations working to support the Palestinian people, and invited billionaire Robert Kraft to match his donation. The rapper was dropped from Sheeran’s current tour earlier this week after saying “free Palestine” […]

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

Macklemore was barred from playing at multiple venues scheduled for Ed Sheeran’s North American tour after he made comments supporting Palestinian people.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s "South Park" is back with a more consistent release schedule after the scattershot release of episodes last year.

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 […]

“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 […]

Also: Laika Studios debuts a stunning full-length trailer for its stop-motion feature, Wildwood.

Fashion stylist Emily Evans shares what stood out this fashion week and fashion business management professor Shawn Grain Carter discusses the impact the fashion industry has on the environment.

His work — filled with color-saturated stars and sun rays — adorned posters, coffee mugs and album covers during the Age of Aquarius and beyond.
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Buckingham Palace issues rare response to allegation involving King Charles after Diana's death.

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 […]

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 […]

The Television Academy may have celebrated the 50th anniversary of “Charlie’s Angels” at the Emmys on Monday night with an onstage reunion of the show’s stars Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson and Cheryl Ladd, but the TV organization wasn’t as generous to the Aaron Spelling series when it originally aired in the 70s. “Charlie’s Angels” received […]

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 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 […]

The intense public focus on the jurors whose deadlock led to a mistrial could complicate any attempt to retry the case, and to seat jurors in other high-profile cases.

Authorities say new video shows a suspect launching fireworks from a moving truck. The 18-year-old faces multiple charges, including first-degree manslaughter.

A man driving a stolen Tesla crashed onto a busy boardwalk at a San Diego beach, police say. A witness wearing "smart glasses" recorded the driver attempting to flee before bystanders restrained him.

Concord Public Library said it would have incurred a $12,055 overdue fine, had there not been a temporary fine freeze in place.

The crash happened in Chatsworth, a suburban neighborhood

Police carry out door-to-door inquiries in Brantham and a helicopter has been seen circling the area.

Local media reports suggest it was a news helicopter flying near the scene of a fatal bus crash.

NBC4 Los Angeles said the helicopter belonged to the station. The authorities did not immediately confirm how many people were aboard.
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Two others were hospitalized. NBC Los Angeles identified the helicopter as its NewsChopper 4.
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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

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.

One of the country's first known female tattoo artists was born on a Kansas farm. Maud Stevens Wagner ran off to join the circus and later became a tattoo legend.
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 Ministry of Justice says an urgent investigation has been launched after court files were accessed.

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Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas are still months away — but travel experts are advising those heading home for the holidays to book their flights now.
Suffolk Police released CCTV of the last confirmed sighting of Noah in the park in Brantham at 14:37 BST on Tuesday.

Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.

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Swarms of helicopters traverse the vast region to capture its mayhem. Then, one became the story. “It was the day we all dread,” one pilot said.
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Republican leaders brought Bo French, an anti-Muslim hard-liner, into the fold. Then he attacked Texas football fans.

About 1,300 volunteers joined police in searching for Noah, who went missing from a playground.

A journalist and pilot who were on board the news helicopter when it crashed had flown hundreds of hours together since 2023.

Matt Pawlowski was last seen Monday, approximately four miles east of Jupiter Beach, according to the Coast Guard.

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