Friday, September 18, 2026

The $3.9B Bet That Could Transform How AI Gets Its POWER

The round values the data center giant at $30.9 billion.

A Grandmother Was Accused of a Crime She Didn't Commit. The CULPRIT? AI

A Tennessee grandmother who was falsely accused of bank theft crimes in North Dakota and detained for six months is suing for $10 million.

Amazon's Robotaxis Are About to Flood Nevada Streets — Here's What CHANGED

An updated permit shows the 100-cap will expire later this month just as competition in Las Vegas heats up.

The Tiny AI Model That Could Make ChatGPT OBSOLETE

If AI lab PrismML isn't on your radar yet, it should be.

The FAA Just Spent $875M on AI. Your Next Flight Will NEVER Be the Same

A new AI-based software program is being launched to help air traffic controllers better navigate their jobs as the crossing guards of America's skies.

The City Where Driverless Cars Will Soon ROAM Your Streets

Waymo Ojai fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicle travels along a city street, San Francisco, California, August 20, 2026. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) | Gado via Getty Images Waymo says it will launch a robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028, as the Alphabet-owned company continues to eye overseas markets for expansion. Waymo's vehicles will begin arriving in Singapore in "the coming months," the company says, in preparation of mapping and autonomous testing with human safety d

Google's New Institute Could Change Who CONTROLS the AI Future

The new institute aims to surface differing views between Google, Google DeepMind, and the broader global research community around AGI. "They will not always agree, and they will likely change their minds, as more data and information comes to light at the fast-moving frontier."

Why Microsoft and OpenAI Employees Fear the LARGEST Theft Ever

Newly unsealed court documents showed concern within Microsoft and OpenAI over the use of millions of news articles to develop A.I. systems.

The Weapon That Could Turn Navy Ships Into DEATH Stars

This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. The U.S. Navy has awarded a modest contract to America’s largest shipbuilder for a new high-energy laser weapon for maritime operations. Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and defense contractor EO Solutions—not to be confused with Australian laser weapons provider Electro Optic Systems—received a $3.8 million Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for a “Co

How One AI Just HACKED Its Biggest Competitor

OpenAI paid the researchers a $6,500 bug bounty, but the incident once again highlights the growing cybersecurity threats posed by advanced AI agents.

Why Companies Are Now HIRING the Engineers AI Was Supposed to Replace

The biggest hiring myth in tech is that AI is making junior engineers obsolete. The logic seems sound: AI can write code, so why hire people to write more of it? Junior engineers have always learned on the job, fixing bugs and shipping small features until they build real judgment. Now that coding agents can handle much of that work, companies assume they can cut off the bottom rungs of the career ladder. At Snowflake, we’re making the opposite bet. Snowflake is a data and artificial intelligenc

The Chinese AI That Just Got Access to Wall Street's BIGGEST Secrets

The startup Moonshot said it signed on financial industry giants from investment bank CICC to venture capital firms

The Surprising Reason AI Will Never Try to KILL You

In controlled safety tests described earlier this year, researchers asked AI models to solve a series of simple math problems. Partway through the exercise, the instructors warned the bots that if they tried to solve the next problem, the computer environment they were operating in would be shut down. In some runs, the shutdown occurred as specified. In others, models interfered with the shutdown script and continued with the remaining problems. What explains this behavior? Do artificial intelli

The AI Breakthrough Making Headlines — And Why You Should Be SKEPTICAL

Newly announced reinforcement learning with calibrated decisions (RLCD) is mindfully unpacked. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

Google Is Writing Laws to Regulate ITSELF — Guess What They're Hiding

As states push to regulate chatbots, tech companies are trying to write safety rules in ways that exempt some of their key products.

The TERRIFYING Bioweapon Scenario AI Researchers Say Won't Actually HAPPEN

Of all the threats presented by uncontrollable artificial intelligence, scientists say death by plague ranks low.

Napster Is BACK — And Its New Plan Sounds Like Science Fiction

Once the music industry’s biggest headache, Napster’s next act is bringing AI to the classroom.

Best Open Earbuds (2026): Shokz, Bose, Soundcore, and More

I’ve tested dozens of open earbuds. My favorite ones let you hear the world and your tunes equally.

The DESPERATE Race That Could Decide Who Controls AI's FUTURE

Anthropic and OpenAI have announced a flurry of AI infrastructure deals over the past year as demand booms.

Why the LEFT Is Tearing Itself Apart Over AI EXTINCTION

The left wants AI regulation. They just can't agree on what it should look like or how concerned they should be.

This MagSafe Charging Stand Just Dropped to HALF PRICE

Charge your trio of Apple gadgets–iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods–with one of my favorite telescopic stands.

Apple Is Letting YOU Design the Next iPhone

If you ever wanted to design your own iPhone, a new website gives you the tools. “Design the Next iPhone” is a one-off site from Neal Agarwal, a game designer, that lets users add features ranging from serious to absurd to customize a new iPhone. The site features a 3D rendering of a standard iPhone that users can rotate and redesign with drag and drop features. You can add familiar features like a dual or Pro camera, volume button, lightning port, Apple logo, and home button. The twist is that

Why Business Leaders Are Saying Last Year's AI Models Are ENOUGH

At Salesforce's annual mega-conference in San Francisco, attendees said they get enough value from older AI models.

What Employers Now Want Instead of Computer Science DEGREES

Not long ago, a computer science degree was widely seen as a golden ticket to a lucrative career. Over the past year, a different narrative has taken hold: In the age of artificial intelligence, that path is collapsing. From coders working at Chipotle to the ”bursting” of the computer science bubble, a growing chorus has suggested that a degree once synonymous with opportunity no longer delivers. The numbers don’t match the story. The pessimistic narrative around computer science (CS) hinges on

Why Silicon Valley Is STILL a Boy's Club — Submit Your Questions

How are women really faring in Silicon Valley? Submit your questions to our panel and we'll give you the scoop.

Could AI Really KILL Us All? The Answer Might Surprise You

On Wednesday, MIT Technology Review hosted a live Roundtables event for subscribers that asked the question everyone’s asking right now: Could AI really kill us all? But attendees had so many more questions than we had time to answer in the 30 minute session. So we asked our senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven and…

The Software GLITCH That Left Thousands Stranded in the Sky

The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

Google Just Built the INFRASTRUCTURE That Could Change How You SHOP Forever

Industry players say agentic commerce is the next big revolution in retail. I’ve spent my career in payments infrastructure and watched the same pattern repeat with every new commerce technology. It gets built on rails that weren’t designed for it, and nobody notices until something breaks. Agentic commerce is next in line, and the rail about to break is payments. Almost everyone in this conversation ignores a problem sitting in every transaction: the payment glitch. That’s when an AI agent atte

This Tiny Chip Can Control LIGHT Faster Than You Can Blink

A new Caltech device can redirect a beam of light in just 74 femtoseconds using another beam and a nanoscale silicon metasurface. The breakthrough could pave the way for dramatically faster photonic communications, computing, and sensing technologies.

I Used the Phone That's DESIGNED to Break—and It Changed Everything

When I unpacked a new Fairphone from its box, I noticed something that doesn’t come with any other phone: a screwdriver. The tool is one small part of the company’s bigger effort to make a phone that users can actually repair—and that lasts as long as possible. If your screen breaks, you can easily unscrew the case and replace it yourself. Using the same screwdriver, you can take out a total of a dozen components, from the USB-C port to the camera modules. The Netherlands-based company also spen

Keurig Just KILLED the Plastic Pod—Here's What's Replacing It

The history of in-home coffee making is a story in and of itself. Over the past century, home coffee brewing has evolved from simmering pots and boiled water to percolators and, in the 1970s, the automatic drip machine, which became a fixture of modern kitchens. But then the industry saw another shake-up with the introduction of single-serve coffee, which hit the mainstream when Keurig introduced its single-cup brewing system and K-Cups in 1998. Keurig and its machines have since become ubiquito

Why AI's EXTINCTION Risk Is Now Linked to Bioweapons

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. Could AI really kill us all? Your questions, answered On Wednesday, MIT Technology Review hosted a live Roundtables event that asked the question many seem to be asking right now: could…

The AI That's Now BUILDING Itself — And Nobody Knows Where It Ends

Anthropic’s Claude is helping the company develop the next, more intelligent version of the model, the artificial intelligence lab said in an announcement Thursday. Claude is leading 26% of Anthropic’s model research and development, which the company said means it can complete most of a given task “end-to-end from a high-level prompt” while still being under human supervision. The model is not yet working completely autonomously. Still, about 90% of the company’s research and development is don

How Meta's System Is Being WEAPONIZED to Silence an Entire Nation

After three months of daily anti-government protests—dubbed the Flamingo Revolution—the sudden mass suspension of Instagram accounts has led to fears of brigading against demonstrators.

Microsoft's AI Chief Just Called This OpenAI Development a 'SERIOUS Situation'

Suleyman joined "Squawk Box" to discuss OpenAI's latest incidents of "concerning model behavior" disclosed earlier this week.

The Data Center Plushie That SCREAMS When You Adopt It

The satirical collaboration between a creative studio and the music producer behind Big Data, “Bezzy” is a cute little doll that spews the sounds of real data centers.

The $1,000 Laptop That's Making EVERYTHING Else Look Overpriced

Anyone shopping for a Windows laptop with a $1K budget should head to Best Buy, where for the rest of the day you can get a great deal on a capable Lenovo laptop. The Yoga Slim 7X is a slim 14-inch machine with a 2K 16:10 OLED touchscreen, Snapdragon’s high-end X2 Elite processor with 12 cores, plus 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. The specs are about the best you can get these days for $1,000, as worthwhile laptop deals are in short supply during RAMageddon. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Where to Buy:

This Game Boy Clone Just Made Analogue's Pocket Look EXPENSIVE

FunnyPlaying, a Chinese company known for its Game Boy and GBA upgrade kits, has announced a new handheld that plays original Nintendo cartridges and ROMs. The FPGB Mini's cartridge support is limited to the Game Boy and Game Boy Color so it isn't as capable as the Analogue Pocket that's also compatible with the GBA and Sega Game Gear. What still makes the FPGB Mini a tempting alternative is its extremely pocketable design resulting in a handheld only slightly wider than a Game Boy cartridge, an

Why the Twilio Founder Just Bet EVERYTHING on Fusion Energy

Inertia co-founder and CEO Jeff Lawson joins the Smart Systems Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $200 by September 25.

Final 24 Hours to Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is today, September 18. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.

Meta's New AI Can Now Do WHAT on Your Computer?

Muse is now available on the Mac, where it can work with your files and apps to take action on your behalf.

The $2,195 Mattress Pad That Made a Tech Critic FURIOUS They Love It

Sleeping on the Orion is like flipping your pillow to find “the cool side,” except that your whole entire bed is the cool side.

Researchers Used Claude to Break Into OpenAI — Here's What That MEANS

A team of three independent security researchers at Hacktron says it took less than 72 hours for them to hack into OpenAI employee accounts using Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 and 5, the Wall Street Journal reports. They were able to access OpenAI's GitHub repository, called "Monorepo," which reportedly contains "OpenAI's algorithmic secrets," according to the Wall Street Journal's sources. They stopped short of accessing internal code in Monorepo themselves, but sent a pull request from an emplo

What Jim Cramer Discovered at Apple's Flagship Store That SHOCKED Him

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

The Pattern Behind Every AI Launch That Makes People ANGRIER

The past few weeks have seen a host of AI model and tool releases, and—although it might sound cliché at this point—it’s fair to say the abilities of AI today make what was available even six months ago seem like toys. During the same period, the AI industry has faced growing backlash over concerns about how it will affect the environment, destroy creativity and critical thinking, or even self-organize in ways that could be destructive to, well, all of humanity. For a while, there was an expecta

This Toothbrush Wants to Find Your Dental Problems BEFORE Your Dentist Does

If you’ve ever wanted more information about what’s going on inside your mouth between dental visits, you’re in luck. Now, there’s an at-home oral-care system designed to give you exactly that. The oral-care technology company usmile just introduced an at-home AI-assisted toothbrush that lets you learn all the (dirty?) details about your mouth, teeth, and gums. The newly released D Series oral-care system includes the D50 OralCam Toothbrush and the companion D-lite OralCam, which works with a us

T-Mobile's New Home Internet Deal Includes FREE AirPods 4

T-Mobile is sweetening the deal for anyone looking to cut down their monthly internet bill. The carrier’s latest Home Internet promotion lets eligible customers get service starting at $35 per month with AutoPay and a voice line (plus taxes & fees), while also throwing in a Month of Internet on them1 and a choice of […]

Nvidia Executives Face Off on the Decision SHAPING AI Startups

Nvidia's Nader Khalil and Sydney Sykes discuss one of the decisions shaping next-gen startups on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.

How a Google Employee INFILTRATED the World's Most Dangerous HACKERS

TeamPCP pulled off the worst-ever software supply chain hacking spree and breached thousands of companies. Now Google’s threat intelligence group says it had a mole inside the hackers’ inner circle.

The ONE Thing Keeping AI Executives Awake at NIGHT

The prospect of artificial intelligence tools being used to do significant harm presents the companies and their leaders with a legal challenge.

Why Music Giants Are Calling This AI Model POISONED

Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group aren’t done with Suno in federal court. The two labels filed a new, 45-page lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in the District of Massachusetts against the AI music-generation company, alleging Suno’s new model, backed by several music companies, still infringed on Sony Music and UMG’s copyrighted works. […]

The AI Company Demanding a $4 Billion VALUATION After Going Solo

Manus, which earlier this year had to break off a merger with Meta, is in discussions to raise $500M at a $4B valuation.

The TWO Clues That Prove AI Isn't DYING

Neocloud companies CoreWeave and Nebius are signaling strong demand and rising prices for AI chips.

The AI 'Actor' That Just GLITCHED on Live Interview

Tilly Norwood, a controversial AI “actor,” abruptly switched languages during an interview with Piers Morgan, though the company behind the AI creation denied she malfunctioned.

Why AI Won't Replace Designers Like Everyone THINKS

Someone can convert an idea into reality faster than ever before with the help of generative AI, and that makes the role of humans in the process even more important. “More is not always better. Faster is not always better,” said Emily Galloway, Spotify’s senior director of product design, at The New Rules of Great Design panel during the 2026 Fast Company Innovation Festival. “Human judgment is becoming so important.” The cost of inventing something new has never been lower, which means the nam

The 3,100-Mile Flight That Changes EVERYTHING About Travel

An aircraft equipped with Joby Aviation's autonomy technology flew across the United States without a human pilot taking control at any point.

What Apple ISN'T Telling You About the iPhone 18 Camera

It's one of the most fascinating years in a while when it comes to iPhone camera upgrades. The big story of the iPhone 18 Pro is the variable aperture main lens, which lets you open the aperture up wider for better low light shots and make the aperture smaller for better depth of field in group photos. But all I can get anyone to talk about is the software upgrades: it turns out, they're a lot more useful day to day than the aperture on a camera this small. This week on The Vergecast, David Imel

Google's New AI Agent Knows More About Your Family Than YOU Do

Google is refocusing its CC AI agent on household coordination, letting families share emails, schedules, and tasks so the AI can manage calendars, fill out forms, make shopping lists, plan meals, and more.

California's Governor Wants a KILL SWITCH for AI — Here's Why

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is positioning the state to take the lead on AI oversight, including the potential to mandate a "kill switch" for frontier models, with a new executive order issued Friday. Newsom's order directs the state to convene a group of experts that will deliver recommendations within two months on how to strengthen AI safety measures in state law. Newsom wants the group to consider how the state could require AI companies to embed independent verification groups onsite

In India, Your iPhone Arrives FASTER Than Pizza — Here's How

Availability of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series turned patchy within hours of its debut on India's quick-commerce apps.

Disney's First CTO Now Runs the AI Startup Disney Once SUED

The former CEO of Character.AI, which Disney previously sent a cease-and-desist letter to, will serve as the company's first-ever chief technology officer.

The ChatGPT Inventor Just Dropped Something That Has Developers OBSESSED

Jev, a new kind of AI model, is showing developers a cheaper and faster path to software intelligence.

Disney's New Tech Chief Has a Past That Will Make You UNCOMFORTABLE

You would think that a multimedia conglomerate as large as Disney would have a few chief technology officers by now, but the company has just appointed someone to the position for the very first time. Today, Disney announced that Karandeep Anand is joining the company as its new CTO. Anand will report directly to recently appointed CEO Josh D'Amaro, and he will head up the company's infrastructure, product, engineering, and data / AI platforms teams. Anand comes to Disney from chatbot startup C

Why Musk Is Fighting the Very AI Rules He Claims to SUPPORT

In the past week, Musk has agreed with the CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI, while getting contradicted by President Trump and Nvidia's Jensen Huang.

Why Virginia Just Moved to RESTRAIN Its Data Centers

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger ordered the state government to take steps that could empower local communities to have a larger say in data center development and slow down approvals in a state that is already home to the data center capital of the world. Executive Order 22 bans executive branch officials from signing nondisclosure agreements for data center projects, requires expedited noise regulations, and requires a review of backup-generation operations used by data centers, among other r

Why Apple's ULTIMATE Watch Is Losing Its Edge

The Ultra 4 gets smarter about health tracking and lasts longer between charges. But for most people, the Series 12 gets close enough.

The AI Deception That Fooled 83% of EVERYONE

An advertising company is challenging consumers to pick their AI-generated ad out of a lineup, and so far, participants aren’t up to the task. The COOL Company is an advertising platform that offers customers fully AI-powered ad campaigns, from creation to activation and insights. To prove that their ads hold up against human-made work, the company launched an online challenge pitting their own AI-generated ads against real ad photography, testing participants on if they could tell real from fak

The $875M AI System About to TRANSFORM Air Travel

FAA plans for AI tool to help manage DC air traffic before a nationwide rollout.

The AI Company Warning About DANGER While Racing Toward a BILLION-Dollar IPO

The company is expected to generate $100 billion in annualized revenue this year, even as chief executive Dario Amodei calls for slowing down development of some advanced A.I. models.

What World Model AI Companies Are HIDING From the Public

Everyone in the world-models space is sitting on a pile of cash and a ton of buzz, but good luck getting anyone — from the founders to their own data suppliers — to tell you what they're actually building.

The Executive EXODUS at Automattic That Nobody Saw Coming

Jeremy Klaperman, the CFO of the company's WordPress VIP Enterprise business unit, will act as CFO for the time being.

Everything You Think You Know About Data Centers Is WRONG

As AI hysteria reaches a fever pitch, it’s time to look at the evidence.

The AI Cloud Startup That Just Filed to GO PUBLIC

Nscale is the latest artificial intelligence neocloud to turn to public markets.

The Microsoft Warning About AI's 'DOOM LOOP' for the Internet

Newly unsealed court files show that what AI companies say behind the scenes doesn’t always line up with what they tell the public. In a legal brief unsealed this week, an executive at Microsoft described OpenAI’s choice to train its models on news articles and other human-published content as the “largest theft of labor in human history.”  The brief came to light through a copyright lawsuit the New York Times filed against Microsoft and OpenAI in 2023 over their practice of using the paper’s ne

The BIZARRE Investment Spam Taking Over Meta's Threads

In a normal context, the phrase “my husband and I work for JPMorgan” might be merely a not-so-subtle flex. But lately on Threads, it’s seems more like a telltale sign that the user is in fact a bot. Users on Meta’s short-form social network have recently noticed a barrage of strange recurring posts, all following a template that begins with phrases like “my husband and I” or “my wife and I,” followed by claims to work for companies like Exxon, Fidelity, IBM, and many, many more. Below the post,

The 'DOOM Loop' OpenAI and Microsoft Knew They Were Creating for the Internet

Recently unsealed court documents in the New York Times' case against OpenAI and Microsoft are pretty damning. The companies' own documentation warned that it was starting a "doom loop" that would damage the web, characterized its scraping of data to train its models as the "largest theft of labor in human history," and that it made a "complete mockery of the idea of fair use." Many of the most eye-catching quotes from the document come from Microsoft's Director of Applied Science, Brent Hecht.

Anthropic Just Made a CONTROVERSIAL Move to Slow Down AI

Anthropic and OpenAI have been under intense scrutiny after researchers warned about the potential for AI to cause catastrophic harm to humanity.

Thousands Who PROTECT Big Tech Just Walked Off the Job

Security officers at some of the most prominent tech companies in Silicon Valley have been poised to walk off the job, after they voted to authorize a strike earlier this month. The workers have been in talks with major security contractors like Allied Universal and Securitas for months, as they seek to reach a new contract agreement. Now 14,000 security officers represented by SEIU-United Service Workers West are striking across California, as contract negotiations have stalled. The union membe

The AI Tool the FAA Is Rolling Out for Washington AIRPORTS

The tool, called SMART, will crunch scheduling and weather data to predict and avoid delays. It will be deployed in the Washington region’s three major airports next week.

The OCTOPUS-Inspired Tech That Could Revolutionize Space RESCUE

Spaceships with tentacles. Designing an award-winning drug. How the Fed hiking rates will impact emerging tech. All that and more in this week’s Prototype.

The AI MISTAKE That Nearly Sent U.S. Troops Into Action

“It’s important for service members to understand the uncertainty inherent to LLMs," a GovAI research scholar warns.

What Anthropic Is SECRETLY Building in Its Biology Lab

AI leaders have been promising that AI is the key to curing human disease. Anthropic researchers have also been warning that AI might kill us all.

This Startup Builds OTHER Startups and Just Raised $100M for Physical AI

UP.Labs, now doing business under the name Vantora, is building startups for industrial corporations.

Diesel Prices Just Hit a Record. What Happens Next Will HURT Everyone

Record diesel prices are already walloping the transportation sector, and if energy prices stay high, the economic impact will spread.

Foreign Investors Just Got Control of Nearly HALF of Hollywood's Biggest Merger

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved Paramount’s petition to allow 49.5% of its equity to be held by foreign entities once the Warner Bros. Discovery deal is complete. Paramount owns 28 TV stations, and thus must get the FCC’s approval for foreign ownership over 25%. Its acquisition of WBD is backed by three Gulf […]

Where Selena Gomez's Beauty Empire Sends Part of Every SALE You Make

When Selena Gomez founded Rare Beauty in 2020, she wanted the cosmetics brand to have meaning and represent different people. Gomez, a recording artist, actress, and entrepreneur, found that meaning through the Rare Impact Fund, Rare Beauty’s nonprofit foundation, which she established to help expand youth mental health resources worldwide. Over the past five years, the Rare Impact Fund has supported 30 nonprofit partner organizations across five continents with grants and contributions, trainin

Why These Buyers Took a 100% Mortgage RISK

The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

Why 7,000 Flights Just Stopped MOVING Across America

The National Weather Service said scattered flash flooding could soon span from the Northern Plains to the Upper Midwest.

The $135M Gamble on Energy Hidden BENEATH Our Feet

Geothermal startup Mazama is drilling three miles underground to tap superhot rock, with one well capable of generating 15 MW of electricity 24/7.

Why Oil Prices Are FALLING Despite Fresh Attacks

Oil prices fell on Friday as additional Saudi crude supplies help ease disruption fears.

Japan Just Made a Move That Could RESHAPE Global Markets

The decision was split 7-2, with board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting from the hike.

Why Pokémon Cards Just Sent This Company's Stock on a WILD Ride

Mercari shares are clawing back losses after Pokémon card listing restrictions triggered a selloff earlier this week.

Japan Just Made a Move It Hasn't Made in THREE DECADES

Increase from 1% to 1.25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policy Business live – latest updates Japan’s central bank has increased interest rates to a fresh 31-year high as it attempts to combat high global inflation linked to the war in Iran. The Bank of Japan voted to raise its target interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995. Continue reading...

Why the World's Greatest Investor Just Handed Over the THRONE

Buffett's son, Howard, will replace him as chairman as dictated by a long-standing succession plan, Berkshire said.

What the Fed's UNPRECEDENTED Confidence Means for Your MONEY

Members of the Federal Open Market Committee showed their lowest level of worry about gross domestic product growth since it first started releasing its outlook.

Why AirAsia's Boss Is Fighting Back Against COLLAPSE Rumors

AirAsia's Tony Fernandes pushed back against a report raising concerns over the airline’s financial health, while signaling plans to resume growth.

The Boardroom WAR That Could Tear Apart India's Biggest Empire

In 10 years, India's leading multinational conglomerate, the Tata Group, is facing a new power struggle between the chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Trusts.

The Oracle of Omaha Just Made the DECISION That Ends an Era

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role for more than 50 years

Why You're About to Pay MORE for Everything That Moves

The average price for a gallon of diesel was still hovering around a record-high of $6.43 as of Friday morning, according to the latest data published by GasBuddy.

The Market Pattern That Hasn't Appeared Since ChatGPT LAUNCHED

A reset for technology makes the sector more attractive relative to the market, says Truist.

The 7 Ads That DEFINED The New York Times

This week, The New York Times is celebrating the 175 anniversary of its founding on September 18, 1851. To commemorate the major milestone, the publication is paying tribute to one of the institutions that’s kept its journalism running for almost two centuries: advertisers.  The campaign’s centerpiece is a nine-page print spread featuring seven real ads from The New York Times’s massive archives, dating all the way back to its inaugural year. It also includes a landing page on the NYT’s Advertis

The AI Trade That Has Wall Street Making UNUSUALLY Bullish BETS

Options traders stormed into tech trades on Thursday.

Brewdog's Unpaid Workers Just Got the News Nobody WANTED to Hear

Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.

The Retail CONVERGENCE That's Redefining How You Shop for Beauty

As consumers prioritize holistic retail purchases, beauty, health and wellness are increasingly converging into one category and one consumer budget.

The 9 Stocks Smart Money Is Buying for OCTOBER

Looking for the latest stock opportunities for October 2026? We have you covered. Click to read our top stock picks to consider adding to your portfolio now.

The SUCCESSION Moment Wall Street Never Saw Coming

“Father Time always wins,” the 96-year-old, who turned Berkshire Hathaway into an investing powerhouse, said in a letter to shareholders. He will remain on the board as chairman emeritus.

Wall Street's Risky BET on Trump That Could Backfire SPECTACULARLY

For six months, investors had a playbook: when Trump threatens Iran, buy the dip, because he always backs down. But in September, the playbook stopped working.

Why Investors Keep BUYING the Worst-Performing Asset in a Century

“The higher that yields go — for at least new money — it becomes more enticing to think about putting money into bonds,” one strategist notes.

The IRS Number So LOW It's Never Been Seen Before

More taxpayers have been applying for an "offer in compromise" since 2023, but the IRS has accepted far fewer requests. Tax experts are unsure why.

The Mortgage COLLAPSE That Could Trigger a Market-Wide MELTDOWN

A flattening Treasury yield curve is part of the problem for mortgage-backed securities, says Harley Bassman.

The AI Stock SWINGS That Could DESTROY Your Retirement Savings

Retirement savers may be affected by swings in the artificial intelligence trade. Here is how to assess the risk without making a rash move.

Why Tesla's Product BLITZ Could Leave Investors EMPTY-HANDED

Slower-than-expected robotaxi progress is still a chief concern, according to experts.

Amazon Might Owe You MORE Money Than You THINK

In 2025, Amazon settled allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it used deceptive practices to enroll customers in its Prime membership. Although the e-commerce giant did not admit to any wrongdoing, Amazon agreed to pay affected customers a total of $1.5 billion, with each individual getting up to $51. Now, however, the FTC has announced that additional monetary compensation will be coming to affected Prime subscribers, with each individual potentially entitled to as muc

How to Lead When Everyone's Brain Is OVERLOADED

Sundar Pichai, Google’s CEO, observed in a May 2026 New York Times podcast that the rate of change we’re living through is unlike anything humans evolved to process. And the data backs him up. In 2010, Eric Schmidt, Google’s former CEO, noted that humanity was generating as much information every two days as we had from the dawn of civilization through 2003. Based on IDC’s 2018 forecast that the global datasphere would reach 175 zettabytes by 2025, the world now generates roughly that same five-

Stop FILTERING Talent—Build a PIPELINE Instead

Whenever I complain to my executive coach about a problem inside my organization, his go-to response is both irritating and insightful: “That’s your system.” I might be describing a missed target, a persistent challenge, or something that feels impossible to fix, but his point is always the same. The system is producing exactly what it was designed to produce. I need to stop looking for someone to blame and start looking at the design. My job is to get schools, employers, and governments working

L.L.Bean Just REBOOTED Its Flagship — And It's Nothing Like Before

The L.L.Bean Freeport, ME flagship reopening is only the most visible sign of a deeper corporate transformation preparing the brand for its next hundred years.

The SUCCESSION That Just Changed American Capitalism FOREVER

Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway  The Washington Post Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman and Names Son to Replace Him  nytimes.com Buffett steps down, Wall Street bounces back, 2027 'truck wars' and more in Morning Squawk  CNBC Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway  CNN Warren Buffett Is Giving Up the Role He's Held Since 1970. He Says 1 Thing Convinced Him the Time Was Right  inc.com

What Fed Staff KNEW About Silicon Valley Bank — And Why They Didn't ACT

Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said a new report indicates the central bank's staff missed signs ahead of Silicon Valley Bank's 2023 failure.

How Can I Get My Employees to STOP Oversharing at Work?

“They have complained before that I don’t share enough details about my personal life with them.”

Travis Kelce Lost MILLIONS in This Scheme — Here's What He SHOULD Have Done

Investment scams cost Americans billions of dollars every year — how to protect yourself.

The MEGA-IPOs That Could Reshape the ENTIRE Economy

Nelson Griggs, Nasdaq’s president and head of its Capital Access Platforms Division, sat down with Fast Company senior writer Ainsley Harris during this year’s Innovation Festival to discuss how the new era of mega-IPOs could reshape industries, the public stock market, and the economy. In June, SpaceX entered the stock market with a record-breaking initial public offering (IPO), just days after Anthropic, the company behind Claude, announced its proposed IPO, which could have a $2 trillion valu

How to End a Client Relationship on Good Terms

A few years ago, I ended a client relationship over what I’ll call “values misalignment.” It had been steady work for many months. But the company’s public positions on several issues were in direct opposition to things I believed in. Even though my work was mostly behind the scenes, I didn’t want to be associated with the company in any way. It wasn’t worth the stress. Most solopreneur advice about difficult clients assumes that the client is the one who leaves. Or it tells you how to manage yo

Why Young Investors Can't Afford to Invest WITHOUT Their Parents

Parents are providing help with things like housing and groceries, and sometimes directly investing for their children, to give them a head start in a challenging economy.

How Robinhood Plans to Win the MODERN Financial Consumer

Robinhood’s Abhishek Fatehpuria on winning the modern financial consumer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $200 before September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Disney Just Hired Someone Who Could TRANSFORM How You Watch Everything

Disney chief Josh D’Amaro, in a move that shows he’s trying to position the Mouse House as a tech-forward entertainment company, has tapped veteran technology executive Karandeep Anand as its first chief technology officer. Most recently, Anand was CEO of Character.AI, a generative AI chatbot company. About a year ago, Disney accused Character.AI of “blatantly […]

Why the World's RICHEST Families Are Fighting Over AI Investments

Whether it's a permanent shift or part of a familiar cycle is worth asking, though.

A Major Wendy's Franchisee Just Filed for BANKRUPTCY — Here's Why

One of Wendy's biggest U.S. franchisees, Meritage Hospitality Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The Career Moments That Made Warren Buffett UNSTOPPABLE

Mr. Buffett, 96, was crowned the “Oracle of Omaha” because of smart investments he made as the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway. He also made some mistakes.

OnlyFans' Secret Plan to Build Something BEYOND the Platform

In the past 10 years, OnlyFans has paid out $30 billion to its creators. And while most people still associate it with the sort of giggle-inducing adult content that put the platform on the map, you might be surprised by who is cashing in now. Take OnlyMarms, for instance. After federal funding grants dried up, a group of researchers who study yellow-bellied marmots started an account to share decidedly G-rated content—and have raised more than $150,000 since July. As the pool of creators contin

The 3 Elements Every Happy Retirement MUST Have

Boosting your postwork satisfaction isn’t about luck. Here is what experts say actually drives fulfillment in your next chapter.

The URGENT Warning Detroit Just Sent to Trump About CHINA

Leaders of six major auto trade groups joined to sign a letter to the president.

Disney Just Created a Position That Never EXISTED Before

Disney has hired a chief technology officer, a newly minted role for the company, as it looks to further its embrace of tech under CEO Josh D'Amaro.

The Middle East Conflict That Just Changed Your MORTGAGE Rate

The Federal Reserve is trying to catch up with the leap in bond rates as the Middle East conflict unnerves world markets.

What Netflix Is Obsessed With That's DESTROYING Its Core Business

“We see breakout hits as a must for the stock to work again,” Wells Fargo analysts said as they cut their rating on shares of the streaming platform.

The ETFs Promising 17.5% Yields — And the CATCH Nobody Mentions

So-called autocallable ETFs pay coupons like bonds but are linked to equity risk.

The REAL Reason Your Money Keeps Losing VALUE

Also in Weekend Reads: The housing market, retirement planning with an age gap, and a combination of warnings and opportunities in the stock market.

Why This Chemical Shortage Is About to Make Your Groceries MORE EXPENSIVE

Oil supplies are falling, sulfur prices are threatening food costs, and we measuring Lego against Hollywood

Three WORDS That Just Terrified Wall Street

The chairman both explained this week's decision to raise interest rates, and raised vexing questions about what comes next

The Airline Boss Who Just Apologized for WHAT He Said

O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

The $6 Threshold That's About to Change EVERYTHING You Buy

Nearly all 50 states in the U.S. are nearing diesel prices of $6 per gallon, with Texas and Oklahoma remaining as holdouts.

The Wendy's Franchisee With 314 Stores Just Filed for BANKRUPTCY

Despite being the third-largest fast-food hamburger chain in the world and the second-largest in the U.S. after McDonald’s, Wendy’s has struggled lately with declining sales and a shrinking store footprint. This week, another worrying sign suggests the brand’s troubles are far from over. One of Wendy’s largest franchisees, Meritage Hospitality Group Inc., which runs 314 Wendy’s locations, is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Here’s what you need to know about the bankruptcy and whether

Meet the Women Making America's MOST TRACEABLE Chocolate

Beyond Good prioritizes traceability in its ultra-premium Microbatch chocolate

The Social Security LOOPHOLE After a Spouse Dies Young

“They had been married for over 30 years when she passed.”

Why McDonald's Is Suddenly the SMARTEST Investment

McDonald's announced this week that it is revising its U.S. value strategy after recording its slowest sales growth in more than a year.

Barclays Workers Are DEMANDING Extra Pay to Return to Office

Barclays workers in the United Kingdom are protesting the bank’s move from two office days to three (with senior staff expected in four) and demanding that the firm cover costs associated with the policy.  Thousands of staff signed an open letter criticizing the RTO mandate, set to go into effect in October, and requesting money to cover additional commuting costs. They also called on the bank to provide exemptions for people with commutes over 40 minutes, the Financial Times reported.  The work

Why You Should SELL Berkshire as Buffett's Reign Ends

Shocking to say, but Berkshire Hathaway’s stock has actually not outperformed the S&P 500 in about 30 years.

He Invested $1.1 Million in Crypto. Now He's Asking THIS Question

“I invested on the recommendation of an executive vice president of a major New York investment bank.”

What a $7.99 Ham Sandwich Teaches Grocers About FOODSERVICE

Kevin Fink of Pullman Market explains how a San Antonio grocer blends restaurant and retail margins, cuts waste and sources from Texas ranches and farms.

The Man Who Just Inherited Control of Berkshire Hathaway's FORTUNE

Mr. Buffett, 71, is succeeding his father, Warren, but will not be running the company’s day-to-day operations.

Why Condo Owners Are Saying 'I Feel TRAPPED' Right Now

Selling a condo has become a challenge for many, as buyers get spooked at the prospect of bearing ever-rising HOA fees — even if the home comes with a lower price tag.

The ONE Strategy That Turned Adidas Around

The key to Adidas’s recent revival? Getting rid of all the “no-sayers,” CEO Bjørn Gulden told an audience at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York. He credits this strategy for turning the brand around after a tumultuous period. When Gulden took the reins at Adidas in January 2023, the sporting goods and apparel giant was dealing with the fallout from its Yeezy partnership with Kanye West. The once-lucrative alliance had recently crashed and burned after the rapper made a series of of

Can You File Bankruptcy With $17,000 Monthly Income and $125K Credit Card DEBT?

“I racked up this debt to cover my living expenses for two years without an income stream.”

Is Taking Out a HELOC Right Now Financial Suicide?

The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percentage-point interest-rate hike Wednesday, to a range of 3.75%-4.0%.

We Know How to Fix Working Mothers' Lives — But WON'T

As more women join the workforce and gradually gain representation in leadership roles, the lack of resources like affordable childcare and paid maternity leave has become increasingly consequential.  In the first half of last year, the U.S. saw the steepest decline of working mothers with children under 5 years old in 40 years, according to a University of Kansas study, and that decline has continued. During this week’s Fast Company Innovation Festival, staff editor Shalene Gupta asked several

The Health Insurance Startup That Just Became Worth BILLIONS Overnight

Angle Health has grown to 5,000 customers and become profitable, by helping small businesses get "level-funded" health insurance.

Why Stocks Are FAILING a Critical Test But Options Traders See OPPORTUNITY

An options volatility tracker has produced a “spike peak” buy signal for stocks for the first time in months, at a time that internal market indicators are negative.

The 14 Tech Stocks UBS Analysts Say You Should BUY Now

The AI data-center buildout is still early, and UBS says investors can cash in through investments across the technology, media and telecommunications sectors.

The Paramount Antitrust Case That Could Be SETTLED Any Day Now

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is in “advanced talks” with California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle the 12-state antitrust suit that’s holding up its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing anonymous sources. A Paramount spokesperson declined to comment. A rep for Bonta’s office said, “Potential settlement talks are confidential. […]

Why October Stock CRASHES Are Just a MYTH, Say Experts

You may be able to profit from investors’ irrational belief that crashes are especially likely to occur in October.

Why This Billionaire Just Lost Faith in the ENTIRE UK

Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.

RFK Jr. Just Gutted a Health Panel That Could Have STOPPED Him

The selections suggest the Trump administration may be trying to move the United States Preventive Services Task Force in a direction that serves its political ideology.

Trump Just Quietly Cleared the Way for GANGSTER Weapons. Here's Why

Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling that loosened limits on "gangster weapons," sources say  CBS News

Trump's Lawyer Just Broke a Rule That's Held Since WATERGATE

The attorney general’s campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department.

The ICE Director Nominee Just Got PULLED. What Went Wrong?

White House pulls stalled ICE director nominee  politico.com White House Pulls Nomination of Lance Schroyer, Ally of Markwayne Mullin, for ICE Director  The New York Times White House withdraws Trump's ICE nominee as Republican senator objects  BBC Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE  AP News White House pulls ICE director nominee  CNN

The Texas Senate Race That Could SHOCK Everyone This November

On “Forbes Newsroom,” Emerson College Polling senior director Matt Taglia discussed the recent poll that shows Ken Paxton and James Talarico in a tight Senate race.

Michigan's Senate Race Just Got COMPLICATED. Here's Who's Ahead

On “Forbes Newsroom,” Emerson College Polling senior director Matt Taglia discussed the recent poll showing a tight race for Michigan's Senate seat.

A British Town Just Hiked Taxes 94%. Now Lawyers Are INVOLVED

A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.

The White House Meeting That Has Vaccine Scientists TERRIFIED

The health secretary spoke at a conference featuring misinformation about vaccines, including a claim that the success of the polio vaccines was a “fraud.”

Montana's Vote That Could DESTROY Political Dark Money

A measure aimed at stemming the tide of corporate money in politics will be on the November ballot. Opponents say it violates a high court ruling.

Why Lib Dems Want Their Leader to Stop Being So NICE

There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.

The Republican Who Just Committed POLITICAL Suicide on Camera

Representative María Elvira Salazar, a three-term representative from Miami, won re-election by 20 percentage points in 2024. Her ad suggests worry among some Republicans about their standing with Hispanic voters.

The Building Where Trump May Soon ENGRAVE His Name

As part of a lawsuit, the workers have asked a federal court to stop any plans to engrave the building with President Trump’s name.

The ICE Director Nominee Who Just Got PULLED Before Confirmation

White House withdraws nominee for ICE director allied with DHS chief Mullin  washingtonpost.com White House Pulls Nomination of Lance Schroyer, Ally of Markwayne Mullin, for ICE Director  The New York Times White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE  Al Jazeera White House pulls ICE director nominee  CNN Tracking Trump: Trump withdraws ICE nominee; Kennedy Center legal update; RFK Jr. attends anti-vax conference; and more  washingtonpost.com

Why Trump Is Selling America's Most Advanced Fighter Jets Despite INTELLIGENCE Warnings

U.S. intelligence agencies have warned in internal reports that China could acquire or steal U.S. warplane technology if F-35 jets are sent to Saudi Arabia.

The Trump Comments That Have Britain's Top Tory FUMING

Shadow foreign secretary Tom Tugendhat says the US president's recent comments were aimed at US voters, in a BBC interview.

They're Trying to Stop Trump's Name From Being Carved Into THIS Building

Urgent motion filed to stop carving of Trump’s name into US Institute of Peace building  Politico Former Institute of Peace Workers Warn Trump May Push to Engrave Name on Building  The New York Times US Institute of Peace files emergency motion to block carving of Trump’s name into facade of its headquarters – as it happened  theguardian.com US Institute of Peace and ousted board members ask court to block Trump from carving his name into the building  CNN Judge asked to prevent Trump from carvi

Why One Senator Is Fighting to Save America's Trust in VACCINES

The Federal Officers Who Could Show Up at Polls—and Why It's ILLEGAL

The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.

The DHS Email That Just Exposed Trump's REAL Election Day Plans

A heavily redacted email from last year, reported first by NPR, reveals that DHS personnel shared a list of jurisdictions that offer election materials in non-English languages. It's unclear why.

The $150 Million Trump 'CAVALRY' That Just Changed Key Races Forever

To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House and Senate races that have now become competitive.

True or False: Trump's Name Is Now on the Kennedy CENTER

The world made it to another Friday without an AI apocalypse, so here's the quiz! See you next week … maybe.

The Nation's Cartoonists on the Week in Politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

The Building That Could Become Trump's Most CONTROVERSIAL Monument Yet

The alleged bid to carve Trump’s name onto the U.S. Institute of Peace building comes amid a legal fight over an effort to do the same at the Kennedy Center.

How Russia MANIPULATES Elections and RFK Jr.'s DANGEROUS Alliance

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

Why AOC Just Made a MAJOR Move Ahead of the Midterms

The news has reignited speculation about whether the progressive representative from the Bronx is considering a run for senator or president.

The ONE Argument That Could Bring Abortion Rights Back to Idaho

Organizers of a referendum to repeal an abortion ban in deep-red Idaho are far more focused on how the ban has broadly affected health care in the state.

Why This Republican Mom Is Running AWAY From Trump

Representative Ashley Hinson is hoping to keep a crucial Senate seat red in Iowa, where the president has created major headwinds for her party.

MI5 Just Admitted It Used LIES in Neo-Nazi Case

It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court.

What Trump CANNOT Demolish — And Why It MATTERS

A federal judge ruled yesterday that President Trump cannot tear down the Kennedy Center without a 30-day notice. And, recent lawsuits seek to keep armed federal officers away from polling sites.

MI5's Shocking ADMISSION About the Neo-Nazi Spy Case Built on LIES

MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case  BBCSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

The SECRET Email That Reveals Trump's Election Day PLAN

A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans  NPR

Why Civil Rights Groups Are TERRIFIED of What Could Happen at Polling Places

The lawsuit argues that the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement and suggestions that it could send agents to polling stations violate the Voting Rights Act.

The Social Security Plans That Could FLIP Battleground Senate Races

Senators elected this November will be in office when Social Security's retirement trust fund is projected to run dry.

The Congressman Who Doesn't Want to REGULATE AI — But Won't Let It RUN FREE

In an appearance on CNBC's "Squawk Box," Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said he supports congressional hearings on AI, but wasn't keen on additional regulations.

Why California's Governor Just Moved to Stop AI 'Before It's TOO LATE'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls have called for a more aggressive approach to addressing AI fears.

The OBSCURE Senate Race Where AI Money Is Flooding In

The reliably Republican South Dakota senate seat has an incumbent on the ballot. But PACs associated with AI labs and investors have already spent more money on the race than actual residents have.

Why the FCC Cares More About The View Than FOREIGN Governments Owning Paramount

The FCC has announced it's waiving its rules limiting foreign equity ownership to 25 percent in the Paramount-Warner Bros. case and will allow three sovereign wealth funds run by the governments of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi to own 49.5 percent of the company. During Brendan Carr's tenure, the FCC has repeatedly threatened ABC, tried to block stations from airing interviews with Democrats, censored late-night TV hosts, and tried to bully journalists. However, it seems to have no qualms

The Surprising Reason AUTOCRATS Care What You Think

Russia is staging an election that matters to almost no one — except President Vladimir V. Putin and his inner circle.

The Midterm Polls Showing Something UNEXPECTED About Congress

Democrats are favored to win the House by eight points in a New York Times/Siena poll out this week.

What Trump Really Thinks About AI Will SHOCK You

The president seems driven chiefly by the sense that A.I. is the way to economic growth, and nothing can be allowed to stand in its way.

Why Wall Street's Most POWERFUL Banker Is Dining With Trump and Xi

Dimon joins OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and others who are reportedly planning to attend the Trump-Xi state dinner.

Trump's $403 Million Problem Nobody Saw COMING

Democratic Senate candidates entered summer with a cash edge, while Trump-linked groups now pour money into increasingly crowded and costly ad markets.

Why This Pop Star Just SLAMMED the White House

A White House TikTok post promoting immigrant deportations, which originally featured Zara Larsson’s song “Midnight Sun,” went silent after the singer called out the Trump administration.

The Government Benefit That Could Now BLOCK Your American Dream

Use of tuition aid, free school lunch programs and more could be grounds for denying applications for legal permanent residency under a new rule. States and cities are suing.

The Votes Being Cast RIGHT NOW Could Flip Congress

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress  AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

The Endorsement That Could Flip a Texas Senate RACE

The Congressional Black Caucus’s political wing backed James Talarico, who defeated a Black opponent in the primary. He faces Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, in November.

Why Protesters Are Forming a Human CHAIN Around Kennedy Center

Protesters are demanding Trump be removed as its chairman for failing to protect and manage it.

D.C. Official Just REJECTED Trump's Arch Plans

Build columns, not Trump’s arch, D.C. official tells administration  The Washington Post FAA says Trump arch will not interfere with D.C. airport flight path  CBS News Trump's controversial triumphal arch will have 'adverse effects' on landscape, administration acknowledges  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Park Service Steamrolls Through Review of Trump’s Arch  The New York Times D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk  NPR

Bureau of Prisons Upgrades First Step Act With More CREDITS

The Federal Register published a new rule for the First Step Act that will lead to inmates leaving prison sooner, and savings of over $54 million

The Three News Organizations Trump Just BANNED From the White House

President Donald Trump said he is banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House over their coverage of him.

The Judge Asking If Trump Will Just PAY His Allies Another Way

The question was raised at a court hearing by a federal judge who has already barred the fund from moving forward.

Foreign Actors Just Targeted America's WATER Supply in Colorado

"Foreign actors" targeted small, private water providers in Colorado, according to the Colorado governor's office.

Is the Kennedy Center Really Losing HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS?

Records in 2024 show the venue had a surplus of millions of dollars once contributions and grants had been factored in.

The Senate Race Results That NOBODY Saw Coming

Trump has a 39% average approval rating in Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin.

Why Democrats Want to BEAT California at Its Own AI Game

The THREE News Outlets Trump Just BANNED From the White House

The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.

Russia's Plan to Inject CHAOS Into U.S. Elections Revealed

The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.

Why YOUR Taxes Are Funding Private Jets You'll Never Fly

Just a tiny portion of the population flies on private jets, but those jets make an outsized impact on the planet.  And though most Americans don’t fly private, they’re helping subsidize those flights through their taxes. That’s according to a new report by the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS), which lays out these impacts of the private jet industry and what it calls the “high cost of private jet excess.” When it comes to the climate impacts, private jets are particularly polluting. A passeng

What Trump Just Agreed to Build in Greenland Has Everyone TALKING

Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island.

Voters Just Flipped Which Party They Call 'ELITIST' — And It's Not Who You Think

We spoke to independents who have soured on Trump.

The Russian Oligarch Wedding Gift That's Now Haunting the TRUMP Family

Donald Trump Jr. defended the gift earlier this week and made no mention he paid back Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch linked to Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Trump's About to Hit Russia Where It REALLY Hurts

Trump takes aim at Russia's energy sector with sanctions bill  BBC Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham  CBS News Opinion | Trump Gets New Power Against Putin  WSJ Trump gains a tariff weapon against China and India. Will he use it?  CNBC Trump signs bill imposing sanctions on Russia and giving him more power to levy tariffs  The Guardian

The Trump Deportation Policy a Court Just Called UNLAWFUL

The decision marks a major setback for the administration, which has removed tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants to countries where they are not citizens.

The Russia Bill That Just Gave Trump SWEEPING New Tariff POWERS

Russia sanctions bill gives Trump sweeping new tariff powers  Reuters Trump takes aim at Russia's energy sector with sanctions bill  BBC Trump signs bill imposing sanctions on Russia and giving him more power to levy tariffs  The Guardian Opinion | Trump Gets New Power Against Putin  WSJ A sweeping US sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

The Yemen Advance That Could Change EVERYTHING in the Middle East

Clashes between Iranian-backed Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed government forces have been reported near oil-rich Marib Province.

War May Be Coming. The Question Is: Are WE Ready for What Happens Next?

The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it

The Drink That Just Killed 50 People in ONE Night

Drinking locally made alcohol is common in Nigeria, especially in rural areas where it is more affordable and poorly regulated At least 48 people have died and about 100 others are receiving treatment in southern Nigeria after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic concoction suspected to contain methanol, officials said on Thursday. Banji Ajaka, Ondo state’s commissioner for health, said the cases had been reported in the Odigbo and Irele local government areas. A total of 182 people are believed

What Prince Charles Said After Diana Died Will HAUNT You

Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.

How a Tiny Mountain Militia Became the Threat NO ONE Saw Coming

How Yemen's Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat  Reuters Yemen War Intensifies as Houthi Militia Advances on Marib  The New York Times Houthi advance boosts Iran’s leverage over the US and Saudi Arabia – but may cost rebel group its legitimacy back in Yemen  The Conversation Aftermath: A Second Middle East Front  The American Prospect Yemeni forces target Houthis as US rules out direct role  aljazeera.com

The UN Report That Just Accused America of WAR CRIMES

The UN mission pointed out the missile strike on a primary school that killed over 150 people, as well as another airstrike which killed 22 civilians.

Why 8 Countries Are Now at RISK After Nepal Disaster

The catastrophe set off alarms in a region with thousands of glaciers spanning eight nations. Better monitoring and cooperation between the countries could save lives, experts say.

The Shootout That Left Four Dead and ONE Woman Free

The mother of two young children was kidnapped last week in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.

Why Indonesia's First Aircraft Carrier Is Sparking CONTROVERSY

The gift from Italy has sparked fierce debate among defence analysts and opposition politicians who question its true cost and purpose Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a former Italian warship that the government says will strengthen the archipelagic nation’s maritime security and disaster response capabilities. The 41-year-old former ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, with capacity for short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft and helicopters, arrived Friday morning at a naval base in

What Putin Is Tightening His Grip On While Russians VOTE

Russians go to polls against backdrop of Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening grip  theguardian.com Opinion | This Is How Putin Took Total Control  The New York Times Here’s what to know about Russia’s parliamentary vote and its main parties  apnews.com Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 16, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Russia’s staged vote  The Economist

Why South Korea Just Said NO to Trump's Most DANGEROUS Demand

Seoul resolves recent speculation over sending military to strait of Hormuz, saying ‘there won’t be deployment that would involve or enter war’ South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, has said he will ⁠not deploy the military to the ⁠Middle East in a way ​that could draw the country into conflict, resisting calls from Donald Trump to support his war in Iran. “There won’t be deployment that would involve or enter war. I can tell you that very clearly,” Lee said at a ⁠news conference on Friday. “W

The Sanctions That Just Cut Iran Off From the REST of the World

Mahan Air, a major airline, said it would stop flying to Turkey and Oman just over a week after new restrictions were announced, adding to U.S. pressure on the economy.

The Election Designed to Give Putin TOTAL Control

Russia votes in wartime parliamentary election set to secure the Kremlin’s power  AP News Russians go to polls against backdrop of Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening grip  The Guardian Voting Begins in Russian Parliamentary Election Which Putin Has Cast as Barometer of Support for War  U.S. News & World Report Empty podiums, prizes for e-voting, no opposition: Russians head to the polls amid intensifying war in Ukraine  cnn.com Putin’s United Russia will win – but vote tally, turnout and level o

The Detained Scot Who Just Got His First Chance at FREEDOM

Th Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in India in connection with alleged terror offences.

Why South Korea Just Said NO to America's Most URGENT Demand

President Lee Jae Myung’s comments followed President Trump’s repeated demand for “a little hand” from South Korea, a decades-old American ally.

The RIGGED System Behind Russia's 'Democratic' Elections

Russian elections like the parliamentary vote that begins today are hardly free. But they are critical to the government as a source of legitimacy.

The $24 Billion Deal That Could RESHAPE Middle East Power

The deal comes as Iran-backed Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia and seek control of the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The Economic Pain That Could END Putin's Grip on Power

Russia’s upcoming election is expected to cement United Russia’s dominance, but voter turnout and its margin of victory could offer clues to public discontent.

What the U.N. Just Said About U.S. Actions in Iran That NOBODY Expected

Iran War Updates: U.N. panel cites possible U.S. war crimes as Trump again says Iran wants a deal  CBS News UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes  BBC Deadly US strike on Iran school may have been a war crime, UN report finds  CNN UN-backed experts cite possible US war crimes in Iran strikes  AP News UN mission: US strike that hit Iran school was ‘indiscriminate,’ likely a war crime  The Times of Israel

Why Nobel Winners Are Demanding Proof These Writers Are Still ALIVE

More than 180 writers sign letter renewing calls for information on 12 authors detained incommunicado since 2001 crackdown on free speech by Isaias Afwerki More than 180 writers have signed a letter to Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki calling for proof of life for 12 writers arrested in 2001. Nobel laureates Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee join prominent writers including Colm Tóibín, Elif Shafak, Isabel Allende, Ben Okri, Yann Martel, Kamila Shamsie and Tsitsi Dangarembga in signing the letter d

Why Europe Just Brought Back Something It ABOLISHED Years Ago

Several Schengen countries—the area that allows free movement of people within its borders—have reintroduced temporary internal border checks. Here's what to know.

Poland's Leader Just Warned of 'ACCIDENTAL' Russian Attacks — Here's Why

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that these potential strikes "intend to paralyze NATO" in an attempt to demonstrate that Article 5 "exists only in theory."

The Suitcase Discovery That Shocked a Nation

Simon Peter Carman appeared in a Pattaya court on Friday charged with killing Tunchanok Donhomla An Australian man accused of murdering a Thai teenager and putting her body in a suitcase pleaded not guilty on Friday in a hearing in the seaside resort city of Pattaya, a court official said. Simon Peter Carman, 45, was arrested in June after 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was reported missing in Pattaya City, about 150km south-east of Bangkok. A suitcase containing her body was found shortly aft

Why Europe Is PRAYING for Warm Weather This Winter

The economy has been resilient despite higher prices stemming from the war in the Middle East, but that could change quickly if cold weather forces countries to tap depleted gas reserves.

How the Iran War Could Make Your Winter BRUTALLY Expensive

The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran.

The School Strike Report That Washington REFUSES to Accept

The February U.S. strike "went beyond mere negligence," the report said.

The Election Where EVERYONE Already Knows the Winner

Russians begin 3 days of voting in a parliamentary election set to cement the Kremlin's power  AP News Why Autocrats Care What People Think  The New York Times ‘Voters get to choose — just not the result’: Russia’s parliamentary election reaches occupied Ukraine  foxnews.com Russians go to polls against backdrop of Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening grip  The Guardian Empty podiums, prizes for e-voting, no opposition: Russians head to the polls amid intensifying war in Ukraine  cnn.com

Why Women in This Country Say It Feels Like PRISON

South Africa has some of the highest rates of violence against women in the world, and a spate of killings of nine women in the same area in recent weeks has led to renewed outrage.

Prince William's URGENT Climate Warning Nobody Expected

The Prince of Wales tells the BBC we need to "accelerate" in finding solutions to climate challenges as Earthshot nominees are unveiled.

Putin's SHOCKING New Target: The Company Behind Your Morning Coffee

Nestlé is assessing its options after Russia placed the Swiss food giant’s local assets under temporary external administration.

The Philippines School Attack That Left Parents DEVASTATED

Philippines school shooting leaves at least two dead  Al Jazeera Philippines: At least one dead and multiple injured in shooting at Banga high school  BBC Two students killed in Philippine school shooting and teen suspect dead, officials say  cnn.com One killed, four injured in Philippines school shooting, provincial governor says  Reuters Six pupils killed, 17 injured in Philippine school shooting  Yahoo

The Attack That Just Shattered Pakistan's Morning PRAYERS

A vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque building during Friday prayers, a senior police official says.

The Shootout That Ended a British Woman's NIGHTMARE

Four of Nurat Osman’s alleged abductors were killed during rescue after she was taken from outside her home last week A British woman kidnapped in Malawi last week has been rescued by police after a shootout in which four of her alleged abductors were killed. Nusrat Osman was abducted outside her home in the southern city of Blantyre on 11 September at about 12.30pm. Police had offered a reward of 30m Malawi kwacha (£12,950) for information leading to her rescue and the arrest of the perpetrator

The TEENAGER Who Piloted 165 Migrants Across the Channel Just Got JAILED

Chan Mathok Atak has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after piloting the boat.

Two Ships ATTACKED as Trump Threatens to Do the UNTHINKABLE

Iran War Updates: 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump says next move could be to "annihilate" regime  CBS News Iran war live: Second tanker reported struck in the Strait of Hormuz  aljazeera.com Iran says it strikes an oil tanker, and other Mideast developments  AP News Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz  CNN Live updates • Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, U.K. maritime agency says  Haaretz

What Russia Is SECRETLY Doing Across Europe That Has Macron ALARMED

The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.

Ukraine's ROBOT Army Is About to Multiply by TEN

Ukrainian-Estonian Ark company Robotics wants to orchestrate entire armies of robots and drones. Their hardware is already fielded and advancing fast.

Iran Claims It Just Struck an Oil Tanker — And Other ESCALATING Mideast Developments

Iran says it strikes an oil tanker, and other Mideast developments  AP News Iran war live: Second tanker reported struck in the Strait of Hormuz  Al Jazeera Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz  CNN Live updates • Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, U.K. maritime agency says  Haaretz Iran war live: Tanker struck in Hormuz as Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on war  The Independent

What the FBI Found When They BOARDED Oil Tankers Heading to America

The feds are said to be investigating the compromise of the tankers' networks, which in one case interfered with one of the tanker's navigation and propulsion systems.

What It's Like Inside the Nigerian Prison Cell Where 37 People DIED

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Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Nicholas Brandram's sisters accused the Metropolitan Police of being "negligent and reckless".

What Prince Charles Said on That PHONE CALL After Diana's Death

Exclusive: Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales.

Why Poland Fears Russia's Next 'ACCIDENT' Could Hit NATO

Poland's prime minister warns of Russian 'accidental' attacks on Ukraine's allies  NPR String of daring Russian plots is testing Washington’s restraint  The Washington Post Russia preparing drone and missile strikes on Ukraine’s allies, warns Tusk  The Telegraph Poland warns Russia planning ‘hybrid strikes’ against countries supporting Ukraine – as it happened  The Guardian Niall Ferguson: Is Peace at Hand in Ukraine?  thefp.com

The U.N.'s 17 Goals for 2030 Are About to FAIL Spectacularly

The 17 goals agreed upon by world leaders are incredibly ambitious. Are we even close to achieving any of them? If we don't, is the project a failure?

What the FBI Just Did to Canada Over 9/11 Will STUN You

The abrupt move by Kash Patel, the bureau’s director, came as President Trump was ramping up his attacks on the country.

Why These Men Lost Their Fight Against a BBC JOURNALIST

Kristofer Deichler, Jatinder Kamra and Sukhraj Singh were given community service and restraining orders for their harassment of Catrin Nye.

Brazil's Leader Just Made a DESPERATE Election-Year Gamble

Critics say moves from leftwing incumbent president are electorally motivated two weeks before Brazil’s elections Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has announced a 15% increase in the country’s main cash-transfer programme for poor families, as well as free weight-loss jabs, prompting criticism from opponents who say the moves are electorally motivated just two weeks before the presidential election. On 4 October, the leftwing incumbent will face the far-right senator Flávio Bolsona

The African Hotel That Became a NIGHTMARE Prison for U.S. Deportees

Witnesses say men were hooded and beaten in Equatorial Guinea. The autocratic government there is a partner in President Trump’s deportation program.

The Weeks-Long Plot Behind an American Journalist's KIDNAPPING in Syria

New reporting finds the abduction of journalist Austin Tice was planned by the Syrian government for weeks.

The STAGGERING Price Tag of America's Latest War

For the first time, the Pentagon reported costs incurred by each armed service. The figures are almost certainly on the low side, congressional officials said.

What Trump and Xi Will Discuss Behind CLOSED Doors — and Why It Terrifies EVERYONE

An informal network of dialogues at think tanks and universities is bringing together experts from the U.S. and China to talk about the shared perils of AI — and possible paths forward.

Cuba Plunged Into DARKNESS as Another Blackout Hits Millions

Cuba’s power grid has collapsed, leaving millions of people across the island without electricity

What's Happening to Deported Men in This African DETENTION Hotel

Group trapped at Hotel Bamy after US removal as rights groups sound alarm over poor conditions and violence Two men that the Trump administration expelled to Equatorial Guinea were bound, fitted with bags over their heads, beaten and pushed down a flight of stairs, all in plain view of other US deportees, according to witnesses and human rights lawyers. The men – one from Egypt and one from Eritrea – were then taken to a prison. About 30 detainees from the US remain trapped at a hotel in the ou

The Secret GREENLAND Deal That Ended Trump's Annexation THREAT

Trump said the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics haven't been confirmed by Danish officials.

Inside Russia's STAGED Elections That Fooled No ONE

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Russia's New Missile Tactics Are Making FOUR MINUTES Feel Like Nothing

Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.

The Grim Discoveries Spreading TERROR Across South Africa

Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

Scientists Just Discovered a New Wild Cat. There's Only ONE Left ALIVE

A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

A High School Teacher Just Stumbled Upon T. Rex Tracks. What He Found Is STUNNING

Denver Museum of Nature & Science research associate Kent Hups discusses his discovery of T. rex footprints in the Badlands.

Scientists Just Found Something in Bolivia That Shouldn't EXIST

The "kitten" with leopard-like spots was initially kept as a family pet.

The Microscopic World You've NEVER Seen — Until Now

The winning video features tiny hair-like structures, called cilia, in the airways of a child with a rare genetic disease.

The First New Cat Species in a CENTURY Just Emerged From Hiding

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The Gene-Edited Trees That Could SAVE Florida's Dying Citrus Industry

A bacterial infection is wiping out Florida's citrus trees. Growers hope a rootstock developed with gene-editing technology could keep the disease at bay.

NASA Just Found Something MASSIVE on the Moon That Wasn't There Before

NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has revealed a 728-foot-wide crater that formed on the Moon in 2024, making it the largest newly formed crater ever identified in the solar system. The impact disturbed the surface for miles around it, creating a surprisingly large cold zone and showing how dramatically a single collision can reshape the lunar landscape.

Why September Still Feels Like SUMMER and Who's to Blame

Heat records are being shattered thanks to a boost from the natural climate pattern—and burning fossil fuels, of course.

The Nobel Winner Now Creating Molecules That SHOULDN'T Exist

David Baker spoke with WIRED en Español about where biological design is headed next and the great potential and risks of taking biology outside the bounds of the natural world.

The Flash Flood Technology That Could Finally Give You WARNING Time

On the morning of June 9th, Laura Lin was working from her home in Lanesville, a rural southern Indiana town about 15 miles from the Kentucky border. She was on a Zoom call, unaware that the heavy rain outside was beginning to flood her yard. "I look over to where the barn is over there, and I see pieces of my wood floating, and I was like, 'What?' And I immediately was like, 'I have to go.' Close my laptop, and I get my kids up, and I'm like, 'Something's wrong,'" Lin recalls. Lin and her fami

Scientists Found Cells That REFUSE to Die and Can REBUILD Your Body

Scientists discovered a population of cells that can start the process of programmed cell death, survive it, and then help rapidly rebuild damaged tissue. Their descendants become far more resistant to future damage, revealing a mechanism that could improve healing but may also help cancers return after treatment.

Scientists Just Found What Hasn't Been Seen in 100 YEARS

The species, called a tilcayo, is smaller than a house cat and lives in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia.

NASA Just Handed SpaceX Nearly $1 BILLION for Three More Missions

SpaceX is getting an extension to an existing contract that will allow three additional crewed Dragon flights to the International Space Station.

Your Reading Habit Could Slash Alzheimer's Risk by 33%. Here's the CATCH

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

Most Men Don't Know About This Common Food That Raises Prostate Cancer RISK

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

Why Your Morning Coffee Boosts Your Mood BEFORE You Even Drink It

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

What This TV Star's Breast Cancer Diagnosis Reveals About EARLY Detection

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

Even a Little Light While You Sleep Could Be DESTROYING Your Heart

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

Nearly 1 in 3 Women in Their 20s Are Skipping THIS Life-Saving Test

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Alcohol Raises Cancer Risk. But Is ANY Amount Actually Safe?

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

Why Women and Young Adults Are More Exhausted Than EVERYONE Else

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

The Whole Grain Mistake That Could Be Hurting Your HEART

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

What Matters More for Weight Loss: Diet Quality or CALORIES? The Answer May Surprise You

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What a Top Doctor Says to Look for BEFORE You Book That K-Beauty Trip

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

She Thought It Was Bloating — Then Doctors Found CANCER

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Medical Groups Just Broke Ranks With the CDC — Here's Why

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

The Way You Drink Coffee That Could Be RAISING Your Cancer Risk

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 Simple Lifestyle Change That Could TRANSFORM Prostate Cancer Outcomes

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

What 20 Women Lost Because Doctors Made a CATASTROPHIC Error

The women were among hundreds who were harmed by their treatment at County Durham health trust.

The Surgery That Left Women Saying 'I've Been BUTCHERED'

A NHS trust in north-east England told the BBC that 20 women underwent mastectomies that could have been avoided.

The Eye Disease That Makes You See Things That AREN'T There

Studies suggest that Charles Bonnet syndrome affects roughly one in six people with retinal disease or have had significant vision loss.

My Mother Died From Alzheimer's — Do I Need Insurance for What's COMING?

“By the time my mother died, the insurance company had paid out almost $600,000.”

The Peptide RUSH That's About to Scam Millions of Americans

Patients will order these cheaper, unproven products via an 800-number or the internet, skipping appointments with real doctors who can provide accurate diagnoses and proven treatments.

Why Technology ALONE Won't Fix Healthcare Access

I have spent 26 years in healthcare. I have watched apps launch, algorithms deploy, platforms get funded, and payment models get reinvented, all in the name of fixing American healthcare. Yet, millions of Americans still cannot get a timely doctor’s appointment. Emergency rooms remain the default care setting for people with nowhere else to turn. Provider shortages are accelerating. The system is breaking under the weight of its own complexity. The problem is that we have confused the tool for t

The Weight Loss SECRET That Uses LESS of the Drug

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

The 25-Hour Surgery That Separated Twins Joined at the HEAD

Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery at St. Louis hospital  cbsnews.com Extraordinary Collaboration Leads to Successful Separation of Craniopagus Twins at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital  SSM Health Twin sisters conjoined at the head underwent successful separation surgery: Hospital  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos How St. Louis doctors separated conjoined twins. And how they're doing now  STLtoday.com Twins conjoined at the head successfu

The FDA Is Now Examining Testosterone for MENOPAUSE — Here's Why

Specialists at an FDA public workshop cautioned on Thursday that key questions about testosterone therapy's long-term safety remain unanswered.

The Global Health Warning Scientists Are URGENTLY Issuing Right Now

West African laboratory scientists are urging governments to strengthen their capacity to detect disease outbreaks to prevent another major crisis

This Olympic River Has 500 Crocodiles. But That's Not What Athletes Should FEAR

Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

Which NFL Contenders Will BOUNCE Back After Week 1 Disasters?

Can 0-1 teams like the Patriots, Rams, Packers and Cowboys rebound in week 2? Which units have underperformed? And what about the Bears' record pace?

Why Pochettino Just Made the RISKIEST Decision of His Career

With several years to prepare the U.S. Men's National team for the 2030 World Cup, head coach Maurico Pochettino decided to bring in a young team for the next four international friendlies.

Why This Boxing Legend Just Turned Down Dana White's COMEBACK Offer

Dana White says the right fight would bring Terence Crawford back. Crawford says he does not know what fight White means. Here is the full exchange.

The Phillies Castoff Who Sent Another ULTIMATUM Before His Clutch Moonshot

The Philadelphia Phillies’ polarizing former outfielder won’t stop taking career decisions into his own hands.

The Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets You NEED for Week 27

Brett Bateman and Henry Bolte are among the best options to consider on the fantasy baseball waiver wire for Week 27.

Nike Just Let Fans Buy Something NBA Players Have NEVER Sold Before

Ahead of the NBA season opener on Oct. 20, Nike has just released “Standard Issue,” its latest pro basketball collection. The collaboration is set to introduce a “new look for the league, reimagining how team identity and basketball culture are expressed across players, teams and fans,” according to a statement. The lineup features NBA’s full […]

The Fantasy Football STUDS and Duds You Need to Know for Week 2

NFL fantasy football Week 2 has already begun! Did you have Josh Allen? What other players in Week 2 are going to bring you fantasy yahtzee points?

The Upstarts Trying to DETHRONE Sportsbooks This Football Season

"Prediction markets are growing the overall market — at least for now," said Chris Grove, partner emeritus at Eilers & Krejcik Gaming.

The Shocking Reason Nike Just Lost Its BIGGEST Star

Mbappe had been signed with Nike for roughly two decades, and his agreement with On is the first it has made with a soccer player.

Shaun White Joins Local Kids at Cardrona Mini PIPE

The Snow League Mini Pipe Challenge at Cardrona saw New Zealand's youngest rippers ride alongside pros, offering a unique glimpse into their potential futures.

Disney's SECRET Plan to Make Super Bowl History

The NFL season just got underway, but preparations for the 2027 Super Bowl began at ESPN as soon as the 2026 game ended this past February.  In what ESPN is calling “the year of the Super Bowl,” the TV network is gearing up to broadcast the most-watched big game for the first time in its nearly 50-year history. And right now, it’s exploring potential options for tapping into the intellectual property of its parent company, The Walt Disney Company, that could help draw in even more fans. Could th

Netflix Signs Legendary Announcer for Women's World Cup 2027 COVERAGE

After 26 years at Telemundo, the Emmy Award-winning broadcaster makes the move to the streaming platform, bringing his signature "¡GOOOOL!" call with him.

Forever Young DOMINATES Jockey Club Gold Cup in Stunning VICTORY

Forever Young put a lackluster three-horse set of rivals easily and breezily away. Baeza lost his cool. His stablemate Stars and Stripes kept his.

How to Watch Vikings vs. Bears on Sling TV Tonight

It’s week two in the NFL season and we’re already seeing a big rivalry game between two NFC North teams. Although both the Vikings and the Bears are 1-0 on the season, this game has a little more weight since it’s a division matchup. Whichever teams wins this Sunday, they’re one step closer to winning […]

Why a Billionaire Just Stepped Down From the LA Olympics Board RIGHT Before the Museum Opens

Just days before the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public, co-founder Mellody Hobson has stepped down from the board of directors of Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee LA28, Variety has confirmed. Hobson indicated that the demands of overseeing the Lucas Museum, which opens Tuesday after a Friday gala, were too great to […]

Why This Hollywood Director Says YouTube Creators Don't Need the SYSTEM Anymore

The phenomenon of YouTube breakout stars-turned-feature filmmakers is nothing new for director, writer and producer James Wan. He’s been scouting this kind of talent at his own production studio Atomic Monster for decades. “The very first movie that we made at Atomic Monster was ‘Lights Out,’” Wan recalls. “David Sandberg, when he made ‘Lights Out,’ […]

Netflix Just Ordered a Dark Comedy From the Duo Behind THAT Shocking Finale

Liz Feldman has extended her overall deal with Netflix, with the streamer greenlighting the dark comedy “All the Rage” with Feldman onboard as co-creator. “All the Rage” hails from Feldman and Kelly Hutchinson, who previously worked with Feldman on the Netflix shows “Dead to Me” and “No Good Deed.” Both are also executive producers. Will […]

What Orville Peck Reveals About Addiction, His New Album, and THAT Football Player Kiss

Orville Peck has a ritual he does before every concert. He hugs and tells each member of his band, “I love you.” And that’s what the country music star did at Madison Square Garden on June 20, 2023, at the opening of his “Bronco” tour. But this night was different from all the others. Just […]

The Paranormal Comedy Launching Its Own YouTube Channel — And You Can Watch It NOW

“Don’t F***k With Ghosts,” a paranormal hybrid comedy from 5’7 Films, is now available to rent or buy in the U.S. on Amazon, Apple TV and Fandango at Home. The debut comes alongside the launch of Potluck Originals, an original YouTube channel from 5’7 Films in partnership with The Moment Lab. In the film, real-life […]

How an Alien Invasion of Jewish Summer Camp Became the Year's Biggest Comedy SURPRISE

'Tiny Fugitives' is in theaters Sep. 18.

Every Easter Egg Hidden in Zach Cregger's RESIDENT EVIL Reboot

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Resident Evil,” now playing in theaters. “Resident Evil” is one of the longest-running horror video game series, and for a time it was the highest-grossing film series based on a game (until Universal’s “Super Mario” movies dethroned them). The games started out as scary, third-person shooters that […]

How TikTok and Spotify Are Secretly FUELING Fandom

The era of AI and social media platforms has blown open the marketing playbook for bringing audiences to entertainment and experiences. That was the sentiment shared by six top marketers who spoke Thursday at Variety‘s Entertainment and Technology Summit in Los Angeles. The subject of the creator economy and its impact on selling everything from […]

Nick Kroll's DESPERATE Plea to Save Los Angeles

Nick Kroll said upcoming Netflix comedy series “A Hundred Percent,” which he co-created and stars in, is a “love letter” to Los Angeles — and he expressed hope that a “thriving” entertainment production community will bring “vitality” to the city. The comedian, writer, producer, director and actor was a featured keynote speaker at the Variety […]

Why Hollywood's Biggest Leaders Are TERRIFIED of AI

In a world where AI is capturing every conversation, a series of experts is trying to figure out what it actually means for the world of entertainment. “I think the word ‘AI’ is doing too much right now,” says Mira Line, Google’s vice president of technology and society. ”One of the things that we’re doing, […]

The Ed Sheeran Controversy That's TEARING Fans Apart

With Sheeran's next gig due this weekend, some fans said they were in two minds about the show.

The Documentary Elon Musk DOESN'T Want You to See

Contrary to a recent report, Universal is moving forward as planned with the international release of Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk documentary “Musk,” sources familiar with the project told Variety. Though a release date has not yet been set for the overseas rollout, that’s not unusual for a film like “Musk,” a nearly 4-hour long documentary […]

Why 'The Traitors' Producers Sweetened the Pot for FAITHFUL Players

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for the two-hour series premiere of NBC’s “The Traitors: New Blood,” now streaming on Peacock. “The Traitors” castle isn’t just for the rich and famous anymore. Peacock’s Emmy-winning franchise has arrived on NBC, with “The Traitors: New Blood,” a new season composed entirely of civilian players in the game […]

Why British MPs Are Finally Investigating Eurovision's Biggest FAILURE

It comes after the UK's entry Look Mum No Computer came last in May's final, scoring just one point.

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Ten takes on this year’s San Sebastián Film Festival, which runs Sept. 18-26 at the picturesque Basque Country resort: Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Naomi Watts and More Last in San Sebastián way back then with “Inglourious Basterds,” Brad Pitt returns for “Heart of the Beast.” Busiest star of the festival? Penelope Cruz, fresh off a […]

The Japanese Group That's About to EXPLODE Globally

Japanese artists BE:FIRST talks about hanging out in LA, American culture, Erewhon, working with American producers, and their new international EP, 'Watch Me.'

Alfonso Cuaron to Make First Korea Visit at Busan as Festival Also Spotlights European Women+ Filmmakers

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced the first-ever Korea visit by Alfonso Cuarón, alongside a dedicated spotlight on nine films from European women and genderqueer filmmakers. Cuarón, who has won the Academy Award for best director twice, for “Gravity” (2013) and “Roma” (2018), also holds the Venice Film Festival’s best screenplay prize […]

'Tenzing' Actor Tenzin Dalha Unveiled as Male Lead in Bengali Thriller 'Chheledhora' (EXCLUSIVE)

Tenzin Dalha, at the Toronto Film Festival with Jennifer Peedom’s Apple original Film “Tenzing,” has been revealed as the male lead in Bengali-language thriller “Chheledhora,” opposite Swastika Mukherjee. His casting had been withheld when the Indo-American production was first announced earlier this year, with producers naming only Mukherjee at that point. “Tenzing,” a gala presentation […]

'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' Butchered By Rotten Tomatoes Critics And Audiences

Rotten Tomatoes' reviews are in for "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story," and like previous seasons of creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s Netflix true-crime anthology series, critics and audiences have an axe to grind.

Today's Wordle #1917: Hints, Clues And Answer For Friday September 18

Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.

Why Barbra Streisand Just Blamed Trump for Shutting Down an ICON

The 2008 Kennedy Center honoree said “galling and painful” for her to witness what was happening to the institution amid Trump's threats to demolish the building.

How This Director Convinced Her Star to Channel Channing Tatum ENERGY

Competitive Bollywood fusion dance has thrived on American college campuses for decades, but it has rarely been the subject of a scripted feature film. Lena Khan’s “Best of the Best,” premiering Friday on Netflix, follows childhood best friends Maya and Anjali as they join UCLA’s competitive dance team, only to discover that the road to […]

'MobLand' Season 2, Episode 1 Release Time: Here's When The Season Premiere Drops On Paramount+

Everything you need to know about MobLand Season 2.

What Taylor Swift TAUGHT Tom Cruise at a Football Game

Tom Cruise and Taylor Swift made headlines on Monday when they sat next to each other at the Kansas City Chiefs’ first game of the season. But what were the two megastars talking about? “She was schooling me on football. For real,” Cruise revealed to Jimmy Fallon during an appearance on “The Tonight Show” on […]

The Opera Debut That's Making HISTORY at the Met

Missy Mazzoli, whose “Lincoln in the Bardo” opens at the Metropolitan Opera this fall, writes politically urgent, musically eclectic works for a new generation of operagoers.

Why Oasis WON'T Be at Glastonbury After All

The rock band will not be stopping at Worthy Farm despite being on tour at that time next summer.

The Malaysian Past This Toronto Film REFUSES to Forget

“The Age of Goodbyes” begins, in more ways than one, with a curse. In Li Zi Shu’s sprawling Malaysian Chinese novel, a family is said to be marked by early death; in Edmund Yeo’s screen adaptation, in the Special Presentations section of the Toronto Film Festival, that curse becomes the hinge on which five decades […]

The British Rapper Who Left Us Too SOON at 44

Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death.

Ms. Rachel Just Entered Her Album Era — And She's THRILLED About It

Ms. Rachel has conquered YouTube, Netflix and the toy aisle. Now she's making an album, with real instruments, big feelings and her littlest listeners in mind.

How Catalonia's New Generation Is Raising the Arthouse GAME

Over 2019-25, annual Catalan government general cinema funding soared from €12.5 million ($14.4 million) in 2019 to €30.2 million ($34.8 million) in just specific support lines. Now, however, the films that are being made are also getting bigger, as a new generation of filmmakers and TV creatives emerged over the last decade raise their game […]

The San Sebastián Films Everyone Will Be TALKING About

Barcelona’s soccer players packed out Spain’s FIFA World Cup winning team. Now Catalonia, the northeast region of Spain counting on Barcelona as its capital, accounts for a very significant chunk of the Spanish films playing this year’s San Sebastián Festival, one of its principal draws. Some 150 Catalan companies, no less, will be in San […]

The International Oscar Contenders That Could SHOCK Hollywood

The campaigns for the Oscar for international feature film are gaining momentum, with final submissions due by Oct. 1. The Oscars shortlists will be revealed on Dec. 15, with 15 international films selected to be voted on by Academy members in all branches who commit to watch all 15 films. Oscar nominations will be revealed […]

Why Japan's Biggest Broadcasters Are Making an UNPRECEDENTED Move

Ten major Japanese broadcasters are joining forces for the first time to send a joint delegation to MipCancun, marking the country’s first coordinated television market presence outside Asia. The “All-Japan” initiative is organized under the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association (JBA) in collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) and the Broadcast Program […]

Scientists Just Named a New SNAKE After Guns N' Roses Legend Slash

A newly discovered snake from New Guinea has been named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, who has loved reptiles since childhood. Genetic testing and physical differences confirmed that the reddish-brown groundsnake, Lielaphis slashi, is a species scientists had never formally recognized before. The nonvenomous snake may use large rear teeth to catch slippery lizards and reptile eggs.

Why Elizabeth Banks Thinks Wine Needs to Be FUN Again

While tubing down a river in Utah, actress and filmmaker Elizabeth Banks cracked open a cold alcoholic beverage to sip on and had an epiphany.  Banks wasn’t consuming beer or a ready-to-drink cocktail, like one might assume—rather, she was sipping on Archer Roose, a canned wine brand founded in 2015 by Marian Leitner-Waldman that currently sells eight different varietals.  “I immediately understood why the format in a can was working for my lifestyle,” Banks, who now serves as chief creative off

Justin Bieber's Surprise Album Just Hit a SHOCKING New Low

Justin Bieber’s ‘Swag’ debuts on two U.K. sales rankings following its latest vinyl release, though on one, he peaks lower than ever before.

The 'Fast & Furious' Ride That Just Opened — And Fans Are LOSING IT

Fans yearning to drive like Dominic Toretto or Letty can finally strap into a Dodge Charger or a Toyota Supra at Universal Studios Hollywood, as the long-awaited “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” ride officially opened Sept. 16 at the park. The much-anticipated outdoor roller coaster features four iconic cars from the $7 billion franchise — […]

Fan Bingbing's INTERNATIONAL Ambitions: 'Cinema Should Cross Borders'

Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing’s latest role puts her at the center of an unusual dynamic: a Chinese caregiver drawn into the fixation of an aging, stroke-paralyzed Japanese widower. “Diary of a Mad Old Man,” Wayne Wang’s adaptation of Tanizaki Jun’ichirō’s 1961 novel, is having its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in the gala […]

The Video Game Adaptation With EVERYTHING to Prove

The video game adaptation is a hit with critics, but director Zach Cregger says the fan response surprised him.

The 'Barely Breathing' Star Whose Music DEFINED a Generation Is GONE at 56

Duncan Sheik, who had a pop smash with “Barely Breathing” in the mid-1990s but then found his biggest success — and multiple Tony wins — with the long-running stage musical “Spring Awakening,” has died at 56. The New York Times reported that his death was confirmed by his mother, and that he died of organ […]

The British Actress Who Survived WWII Prison Camps Has Died at 84

She was best known for playing the character Dr Beatrice Mason in the 1980s BBC wartime TV drama

The BIGGEST Opening in Franchise History Just Happened for 'Resident Evil'

The zombie virus is spreading to the box office as Sony’s “Resident Evil” reboot is taking over this weekend. From “Weapons” director Zach Cregger, the new and original take on the horror video game series has made $8.8 million in previews at the box office. It’s aiming to make $40 million to $50 million domestically […]

Why Bill Hader Says Young People HATE AI — And What It Means

Bill Hader offered his thoughts on voice acting and artificial intelligence while teasing his next projects at the Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit presented by EY, held Thursday in Los Angeles. Speaking to executive editor Michael Schneider, Hader was asked about his concerns about AI as a filmmaker. “A new technology comes along and everybody […]

Tom Cruise's TRANSFORMATION That Started at 6 Hours — Until He Made One DEMAND

For his new film “Digger,” Tom Cruise transforms into Digger Rockwell, a wealthy oil tycoon who was not blessed with Cruise’s own good looks. In order to put on all the prosthetics for the role, the actor was originally sitting in hair and makeup for six hours — until he convinced the team they could […]

Werner Herzog on THAT Threesome Scene: 'It Has Such Charm and Depth'

While speaking at the San Sebastián Film Festival, where they are presenting “Bucking Fastard,” renowned German director Werner Herzog and the film’s star Orlando Bloom spoke about a threesome scene between the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor and Rooney and Kate Mara, who lead Herzog’s latest as two deeply intertwined sisters. Asked about the scene, […]

Poland's Oscar Submission Stars Sandra Hüller in 'Fatherland'

Poland has selected “Fatherland,” Paweł Pawlikowski’s post-WWII drama starring Sandra Hüller, as its entry for the Oscars international feature race. The black-and-white film — which follows German novelist Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Hüller) on a road trip across Germany in 1949 — world premiered in competition at Cannes Film Festival in […]

The 'Ballsy' British Director Being Called the 'Tom Holland of FILMMAKING'

Luxury fashion house Hermès recently hosted a special dinner in London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Athenaeum, the production company founded by British multi-hyphenate George Jaques. While a touch pretentious, the name was chosen mostly because it “didn’t sound like a 16-year-old made it,” someone who, at the time, “couldn’t actually spell it,” he […]

Red Carpet Photos: September 2026's BIGGEST Celebrity Moments

As the summer begins to wind down in September, Hollywood is just getting started with a new crop of awards season movies premiering at the Venice Film Festival. Some of the first arrivals for the 83rd annual Italian fest included George Clooney, Laura Dern, Kate Mara, Claire Foy and jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal. At the […]

'Dungeon Crawler Carl' Drops Limited Edition Comic at New York Comic Con

Attention, Crawlers! Collectibles grading company CGC is teaming up with “Dungeon Crawler Carl” author Matt Dinniman for the release of a free exclusive variant cover of his comic book series at New York Comic Con next month. From Oct. 8-11, CGC will offer a limited-edition “Dungeon Crawler Carl” #0 variant featuring newly commissioned artwork by […]

Who's BETRAYING Who in 'The Traitors' Season 5

“The Traitors” has set a new round of players for its upcoming fifth season. The cast of Season 5 of the hit Peacock reality competition series will consist of: Bianca Del Rio (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”)Boman Martinez-Reid (Content Creator)Bronwyn Newport (“The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City”)Casey Wilson (Actress)Chloe Kim (Olympic Snowboarder)Cody Simpson (Singer)Craig Conover (“Southern […]

Why Jennifer Hudson Says 'It's Time for My VOICE' on Dreamgirls Revival

Jennifer Hudson is changing. Her transformation might not be as dramatic as the one Effie White sings about in the second act of “Dreamgirls,” but the EGOT winner is beginning what she describes as her “next chapter.”  It all started in Salt Lake City, on the final stop of her 16-city summer tour with Josh […]

The Country Superstar Morgan Wallen Just BLOCKED From No. 1

Morgan Wallen and Miranda Lambert claim the top two spots on iTunes with new singles, underscoring country music’s continued strength in America.

Why Macklemore Tickets Just Got MORE EXPENSIVE After Ed Sheeran Left

Ticket prices are rising for Macklemore's upcoming solo concert after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestine comments.

Why Davido's New Residency Is 'Very, Very DEAR' to Him

Nigerian-American Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to bring his latest album, “Oriadé,” to the stage in Lagos, Nigeria for the first time with a three-night residency at the newly remodeled National Theatre from Dec. 17-19. The trio of shows are expected to highlight new material, with career-spanning hits and special guests each evening balancing out […]

The GAMBLE Kiss Took 50 Years Ago That Pop Stars Still Follow

48 years ago today, all four members of Kiss released solo albums simultaneously, turning four individual projects into one coordinated marketing event.

The R&B Star Who Just BLOCKED Miley From No. 1

Miley nearly debuts at No. 1 on iTunes with ‘Bass Persuades,’ leading six launches inside the top 10. The set opens at No. 2 behind Jhené Aiko’s ‘Westside Whimsy.'

Jay-Z's New Documentary Is So Thorough It Might Be TOO Much

On “Renegade,” his 2001 collaboration with Eminem, Jay-Z asks, “Do you fools listen to music or just skim through it?” It’s a line he references while retracing the contours of his decades-long career during “Jay-Z in 8,” HBO’s eight-part docuseries in which he sits down with producer and industry legend Rick Rubin to dissect both […]

Amazon Just Announced the END of 'House of David'

The Biblical epic series “House of David” is now in production on Season 3, which will also be the show’s last. Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios made the announcement on Friday, with the show currently shooting in Greece. The third season renewal was announced back in July, though it was not known to be […]

The Horror Show That Just DETHRONED 'Crew Girl' on Netflix

Here's what new show has knocked Crew Girl off the No. 1 spot in Netflix's top 10 list.

Why 'MobLand' Season 2 Is Breaking Rotten Tomatoes RECORDS

Guy Ritchie’s hit crime drama MobLand, starring Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan, is being greeted with unanimous praise upon the series’ return for a second season. Find out when new episodes are released.

How They Made an R-Rated Summer Camp Comedy With 12-Year-Olds

“POV: It’s the 2011 middle school dance and I’m flirting with you HARD,” reads the caption on one of Jacob Kaplan’s Instagram Reels. The 28-year-old comedian has carved out a niche playing characters from our collective childhoods: “Kid whose sleepover you immediately want to leave,” “Kid trying to make conversation after being left alone with […]

Fortnite Just Launched a Kingdom Hearts Crossover

The world of “Kingdom Hearts” came to “Fortnite” with an in-game crossover event on Thursday. The Sora, Riku, Kairi and Roxas outfits have arrived in the Fortnite Shop. Each comes with its own Back Bling, Pickaxe and Lego Fortnite style. Drop into the “Kingdom Hearts” Power Hours where all players start with the Kingdom Key […]

The '90s Star Who Conquered BROADWAY Before His Sudden Death at 56

He had a hit single in 1996, “Barely Breathing,” then went on to compose the Tony Award-winning musical “Spring Awakening.”

The New Studio That Could Change INDEPENDENT Film Forever

A new independent film studio, SuperCinema, launches Friday from commercial production company Concrete Studios. Based in Burbank, SuperCinema aims to produce, market and theatrically distribute films which it will distribute directly to audiences, so it can maintain control of each project from development through release. SuperCinema is led by Michael Burke, Rachel Williams, Justin Younesi, […]

Vampire Santa Is Coming — And Shudder Just Bought the RIGHTS

No need to leave milk and cookies for this vampire Santa! Shudder has announced the acquisition of the horror-comedy “Red Snow.” The film has its world premiere this week at Fantastic Fest in Austin, and it will hit Shudder at a later date. Per the official description, the film “takes place in Finland, where 16-year-old […]

The Personal Stories Dominating This Year's OSCAR Race

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Why This Pop Star Disappeared for TWO YEARS

Rina Sawayama is back. In 2024, the multi-hyphenate talent took a step back from the spotlight to recalibrate. Now, she’s gearing up to release her highly anticipated third studio album, reprising her role as Shimazu Akira in the John Wick spinoff “Caine” and set to have a recurring role in Apple TV’s “Prodigies” alongside Ayo […]

The Palace's FURIOUS Response to Diana Death Claims

Palace rejects claims King Charles was ‘elated’ after Princess Diana’s death  washingtonpost.com Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "like a lottery winner" after she died  CBS News 'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview  BBC Britain’s royal family wracked by fresh turmoil after brief summer respite  CNN Diana’s brother says Charles sounded ‘giddily elated’ after her death  NBC News

Why Lily Collins Just Said GOODBYE to Emily Forever

Lily Collins has officially bid adieu to Emily Cooper. The actress recently spent her last day on set playing the title role in the Netflix hit “Emily in Paris” and shared an emotional post on Instagram about the experience. “I’m speechless. It’s impossible to find the words for what this journey has meant to me,” […]

The Amazon Show That Just Sparked a LEGAL War

Double, double toil and trouble! The company that produces the Drunk Shakespeare-branded theatrical shows sued Amazon, claiming an episode of Prime Video’s YA ice hockey romantic-drama “Off Campus” used its trademarks without permission. Brass Jar, the New York-based company behind Drunk Shakespeare, did not specify the amount of monetary damages it is seeking but said […]

The New Power Player Taking Over Spanish Streaming

Juan Andrés García Ropero, “Bropi,” Movistar Plus’ new director of content from May 2026, re-adjusts himself in his seat on a Zoom call. “I’ll sit with my best side showing, this profile,” he jokes. For an executive in one of the most pressured jobs in Spain, whom its film and TV industry desperately hope it […]

Jesse Eisenberg's Film Gets the Honor Few ACHIEVE

Jesse Eisenberg’s “The Debut” will open the Middleburg Film Festival. A Q&A will follow with the film’s star Julianne Moore. “The Debut” follows Moore as Mona Friedman, a housewife who lands a small role in a community theater production and transforms into a zealous method actor willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity […]

The Ovine Hero Returns for Halloween CHAOS

It’s a good year for sheep at the movies, which makes it a good year for pretty much anyone at the movies: Months after “The Sheep Detectives” proved one of the surprise delights of the spring, Aardman’s reliably lovable Shaun the Sheep returns to ensure we haven’t forgotten who’s the ovine OG. The third feature-length […]

Brad Pitt Is RETURNING for the Zombie Sequel No One Saw Coming

Brad Pitt will officially return to star in Paramount’s long-awaited sequel to “World War Z.” “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “Conclave” helmer Edward Berger, who recently directed Pitt in “The Riders” for A24, has signed on to direct from a script by Dennis Kelly. Plot details for the sequel are being kept under […]

Gaza Documentary Bypasses Hollywood With RADICAL Distribution Model

“NAZA,” the acclaimed and controversial documentary about killings in Gaza, has set a distribution rollout for U.S. theaters starting Sept. 30 via an innovative plan that forgoes selling the film to a studio or independent distributor. The rollout, which kicks off exclusively at the IFC Center in New York City, is “spearheaded by The Guardian […]

Why Spanish Cinema Has NEVER Been This Powerful

Over the last year or so, Spain has burst onto the world stage, scoring five Cannes main competition berths — more than any other country in the world outside France — with joint best director winner “La Bola Negra” now prominent in awards season conversations.  Spain’s San Sebastián Film Festival looks set to capture this […]

Gerrit Graham, Actor and Grateful Dead Collaborator, Dies at 77

Gerrit Graham, an actor, screenwriter and songwriter who co-wrote a song for The Grateful Dead, died on Tuesday in Rhinebeck, N.Y. He was 77. He suffered from lung disease, among other ailments. Graham began his career starring alongside Robert De Niro in early Brian de Palma films “Hi Mom!” and “Greetings,” later appearing in films […]

Brandy Clark's New Song Is a Modern 'This Land Is Your Land'

Brandy Clark returns this weekend with “American Roots,” her first new single in more than three years — and, incidentally her first since the New York Times named her one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters earlier this year. On the surface, it’s one of the country-est-sounding songs she’s ever done, and a patriotic […]