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This Free Gadget Makes E-Reading FUN Again

Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In. At first blush, it sounds like a canonical example of a gizmo the world could live without. The device in question is a truly diminutive e-reader designed to snap magnetically to the back of your phone—you know, the one that can already run a variety of e-book apps. It has no direct access to an e-book store, complicating the essential task of procuring stuff to read. Furthermore, its onboard software is so crude you might wonder if it

Your Robot Vacuum Might Be SNITCHING on You Right Now

A husband in Taiwan suspected his wife of having an affair. In September 2023, he found a used toothbrush at their holiday home, and garage video showed an unfamiliar man driving his wife there. Three months later, he opened their robot vacuum’s app to speak with her and saw an intimate encounter through its live camera. He recorded the feed and used it to win about $16,000 from his wife and her lover for infringing on his marital rights. Then the Taoyuan District Court sentenced him to five mon

How to Make Your Old iPhone Feel BRAND NEW Again

The new iPhone 18 Pro series went on sale this week. Though they are the best iPhones Apple has ever made, their enhanced features—blazing-fast chips, better cameras, and foldability—come at a high price. While the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max started at $1,099 and $1,199, respectively, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max begin at $1,199 and $1,299. Apple isn’t entirely to blame for these sky-high prices. The AI-fueled memory chip shortage is driving up component costs across the indu

The AI Kill Switch That Might Already Be TOO LATE

As runaway AI fears reach a crescendo, policymakers and tech leaders are weighing the effectiveness of a magic AI stop button known as a kill switch.

CNBC·Tech·2d ago

What Every TV in Your Home Is SECRETLY Watching You DO

The TV in your living room knows more about you than you realize. | Photo by John Higgins / The Verge The TV world has been a pot of controversy thanks to a two-hour-and-15-minute video from Gamers Nexus claiming LG TVs are nefariously spying on everything you do. They can record and store audio even when they seem to be off, track everything you watch, and could even be hacked remotely and turned into covert surveillance devices. LG TV owners, and tech enthusiasts in general, are furious, and

The Verge·Tech·2d ago

The AI Regulation Battle That's Far From OVER

At the start of this week, the who's-who of AI seemed - at least tentatively - on the side of AI regulation. Over the weekend, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had proposed a three-step plan for slowing AI development, including by embedding third-party evaluators in labs, coordinating across the domestic industry, and forging international agreements potentially with government assistance. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis, and even SpaceX CEO Elon Musk publicly seemed

The Verge·Tech·2d ago

Should AI Get a FREE PASS to Avoid Antitrust Laws?

Today on Decoder, we’ve got the first of a two-part series on the future of business, and I’m talking with Jonathan Kanter, the former antitrust chief for the US Department of Justice in the Biden administration. These days, he’s both a professor of law at WashU and professor of technology policy at Carnegie Mellon. The biggest story in tech right now is the spiraling debate about AI safety and regulation. Researchers at the big AI labs including Anthropic and Google DeepMind have quit in noisy

The Verge·Tech·1d ago

The Colorful Hyte X50 PC Case Just Got $50 CHEAPER

The Hyte X50 is a PC case that really stands out from the typical black box design, and it’s $50 off at the company’s site until September 21st, 2026, bringing the price down to $99.99. This attractive case supports motherboards from ITX all the way up to the E-ATX form factors, and GPUs that are up to 430mm long, which should cover even the biggest options available. The standout feature is a massive curved glass panel that spans the left face and top of the case, giving it a unique, eye-catchi

The Verge·Tech·1d ago

Google's AI Just HACKED Three Companies — And They Tried to Hide It

In May, Gemini broke containment and hacked three different companies, but Google didn't disclose the incident until the Wall Street Journal approached the company. The hacks happened during a test of the model's cybersecurity capabilities run by third-party Irregular, which was also involved in similar incidents involving Meta and OpenAI. According to WSJ, Google didn't disclose the hack because it didn't consider it to be an "example of model misalignment." The company said that it was an ins

The Verge·Tech·1d ago

Why Meta's New AI Is CREEPY for Reasons You Haven't Considered

Meta's Muse is apparently an effective AI assistant, but one that's a little creepy. Part of that is because of its new Mac app, which can access Messages, Calendar, and Notes. But for all its smarts, Muse doesn't actually know how to describe itself. Jason Aten, a contributing editor at Inc Magazine, posted on Threads screenshots of an interaction he had with Muse in which the assistant asks him some questions about a conversation he was having in Messages. The problem is that Aten says he did

The Verge·Tech·1d ago

Trump Just Announced a New Military Branch That Doesn't Fight WARS

Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar  bbc.com Trump vows to create ‘AI Force’ and appoint czar amid calls to regulate technology’s development  cnn.com Trump announces new 'AI Force,' vows to protect industry as AI czar announcement nears  foxnews.com Trump to form ‘AI Force,’ name AI czar but rejects calls for constraints  washingtonpost.com Trump Calls A.I. Fears a Hoax. Inside the White House, the Debate Is More Complex.  nytimes.com

Google News·Tech·1d ago
Breaking

The SECRET Agreement Between Tech Giants That Could Land Them in COURT

Lawsuit says Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made illegal agreement on AI slowdown  AP News Lawsuit claims Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google illegally agreed to coordinate AI slowdown  Fortune Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, Google sued over call to ‘pace’ AI development  Politico Lawsuit accuses Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, Google of AI pacing ‘collusion’  The Hill OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, SpaceXAI Hit With Antitrust Lawsuit  Bloomberg Law News

Google News·Tech·1d ago
Business
Breaking

The ANTITRUST Settlement Paramount Is About to Sign

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. […]

Variety·Business·2d ago
Breaking

The New Buffett Tasked With PRESERVING Berkshire's Soul

A New Buffett Takes On the Task of Preserving Berkshire Hathaway’s Culture  WSJ Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway  CNN Meet Warren Buffett's son Howard, a former sheriff, war photographer, and now, Berkshire's new chairman  Fortune Buffett steps down, Wall Street bounces back, 2027 'truck wars' and more in Morning Squawk  CNBC Warren Buffett gives up chairman title at Berkshire Hathaway in the next step of his succession plan  AP News

What 80+ Elite Performers Know About Success That You DON'T

“I don’t think about my life in terms of ‘superstar.’ I’m just a workin’ girl. I always say, and it’s the truth, that I am a workhorse that looks like a show horse.” —Dolly Parton, May 2025 When I heard the news of Dolly Parton’s passing, this quote came to mind. A woman known to the entire world when asked to describe herself, described her work. That distinction between show horse and workhorse (or put another way, show dogs and hunting dogs) is what I have spent the last three and a half year

6 Tricks to Finally CONQUER Your Grocery Bills

Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the most recent consumer price index, which tracks inflation of important consumer goods—including your groceries. The cost of food has risen sharply, according to the CPI, with the same cart of groceries costing 2.7% more in August 2026 than in August 2025. What’s more, food prices have increased by an eye-watering 33% since August 2019. None of these statistics comes as a surprise to anyone who regularly goes grocery shopping. Everything

Politics
Breaking

The TARIFF Power Trump Just Gained Over Every Country

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

Breaking

Trump ATTACKS Republican Who Questioned Immigration CRACKDOWN

Trump criticizes Republican who said immigration enforcement had ‘gone too far’  The Washington Post Florida’s Salazar gets light Trump rebuke over critical immigration ad  Politico G.O.P. Representative Breaks With Trump in Ad: Hispanic Voters ‘Feel Betrayed’  The New York Times Fear and loathing in Trump's Miami backyard over immigration crackdown  Axios Opinion | An Immigration Warning to Trump From Rep. Salazar  WSJ

The Pentagon Kept THESE Deaths From the Public

More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly  The Washington Post US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four, Washington Post reports  Reuters Pentagon’s count leaves out some deaths in Middle East during Iran war  The Hill Senator Mark Kelly goes SCORCHED EARTH on Hegseth for disastrous Iran war and mass military firings  Yahoo Report: US Military Deaths In Middle East Exceed Pentagon’s Public Tally  i24NEWS

Trump Just Signed the Russia Sanctions Into LAW

Trump officially signs Russia sanctions bill into law  The Hill Iran war live: Trump extends sanctions on Iran, Houthi supporters in Sanaa  Al Jazeera Trump signs Russia sanctions bill; India faces 100% tariff risk  Rediff Opinion | Trump Gets New Power Against Putin  WSJ New US sanctions bill on Russia puts India's Modi in a bind  Reuters

The THREE Newsrooms Trump Just BANNED From the White House

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House  Axios Jim Acosta Proposes Press Retaliation for Trump’s Media Ban: ‘We’re Banning YOU’  Yahoo Speak at Your Own Risk  The Atlantic CNN Star Flays Trump for Banning Network in a ‘Tantrum’  Yahoo Trump says he’s banning media outlets, including POLITICO, from White House  Politico

Why This Iconic Arts Center May Soon DISAPPEAR Forever

Kennedy Center Supporters Rally Amid Speculation About Possible Demolition  The New York Times Trump Air Force One Photos Fuel Kennedy Center Demolition Speculation  The New York Times Thousands protest closure of the Kennedy Center amid fears Trump is set to demolish the institution  The Guardian What the Kennedy Center’s Tax Return Reveals  The Atlantic Trump defends bid to put his name on the Kennedy Center  WUSA9

Why Thousands Are Fighting to Save a Building Trump Wants GONE

Thousands protest closure of the Kennedy Center amid fears Trump is set to demolish the institution  The Guardian Protesters form human chain at Kennedy Center amid Trump's threats to demolish it  Yahoo Trump Air Force One Photos Fuel Kennedy Center Demolition Speculation  The New York Times Trump defends bid to put his name on the Kennedy Center  WUSA9 What the Kennedy Center’s Tax Return Reveals  The Atlantic

Trump's Son Just Repaid Russians for His Wedding PARTY

Trump says son has paid back Russian for wedding party  The Washington Post Trump says his son told him he will repay Russian oligarch for wedding parties  Reuters Trump says his son’s wedding party being bankrolled by a Russian oligarch is ‘totally allowed’  AP News Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Close to Putin  ProPublica Don Jr.’s “Dear Friend” in Moscow  puck.news

The Supreme Court Case That Could UNLEASH Mass DETENTION

ICE’s mass detention has been routed in court. The Supreme Court could reverse the tide.  Politico Appeals court rejects swift deportation of immigrants to third countries  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Appeals court says Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy is unlawful  washingtonpost.com US court blocks Trump policy on third-country deportations  dw.com Appeals Court Restricts Trump Administration Deportation Effort  The New York Times

Why Major Journalists Were Just BLOCKED From the White House

CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters denied access to White House following Trump ban  NPR Live Updates: CNN and MS NOW Reporters Denied White House Access After Trump Announces Ban  The New York Times White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump announces ban  Yahoo Inside the White House media ban  Politico MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban  Anchorage Daily News

What Trump Just Did That Could SILENCE the Press Forever

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the tarmac before boarding Air Force One. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Friday, the president threatened to ban CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House. It could have just been another one of his Truth Social fever dreams, but it turns out it's very real. All three publications were turned away from the White House this morning, NPR reports, marking an escalation in the administration's war on the First Amendment. P

The Hidden CLAUSES in Trump's Drug Deals That Were Never Meant to Surface

Secret contracts reveal undisclosed terms in Trump’s drug-pricing deals  The Washington Post Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model  PBS Trump Promotes Program to Reduce Medicaid Drug Prices  nytimes.com A year ago, President Trump pledged to lower Medicaid drug prices. Has that happened?  npr.org President Trump Extends Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing to Every Medicaid Program in America  The White House (.gov)

Breaking

The Media PURGE That Just Changed White House FOREVER

Live Updates: CNN, Politico and MS NOW Reporters Denied White House Access After Trump Announces Ban  The New York Times Secret Service Revokes White House Passes for Major News Outlets After Trump Ban  Miami Herald Inside the White House media ban  Politico CNN, Politico denied access to White House after MSNOW denied  fox10phoenix.com Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House  AP News

The Investigation That Just GROUNDED a Rising Political Star

Investigation into NJ's lieutenant governor grounds Mikie Sherrill  Politico Dale Caldwell supporters launch movement demanding firsthand witnesses be heard  New Jersey Globe Key witness in event cited by Dale Caldwell accusers says investigators never called her  NJ.com Assemblyman Barlas criticizes Sherrill for lack of transparency on Lt. Gov. investigation  newjerseyhills.com Dale Caldwell deserves more than anonymous accusations (Opinion)  New Jersey 101.5

Breaking

The Media Ban That Just Changed White House ACCESS Forever

President Donald Trump said in a social media post Friday that he is "banning" CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House "effective immediately."

International

Trump's Sweeping Russia Sanctions Just ESCALATED Everything

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war  Al Jazeera Iran war live: Trump extends sanctions on Iran, Houthi supporters in Sanaa  Al Jazeera Democratic Leaders Fear the New Russia Sanctions Bill Could 'Harm' Americans. Here's Why  time.com Opinion | Trump Gets New Power Against Putin  WSJ New US sanctions bill on Russia puts India's Modi in a bind  Reuters

Why Trump Just Claimed PERMANENT Control Over This Arctic Territory

Trump claims deal with Denmark gives US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland  Al Jazeera U.S. and Denmark Reach Security Deal on Greenland, Trump Says  The New York Times U.S. Reaches Greenland Security Agreement  WSJ Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark  CNBC Trump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures 'permanent' US military rights  Fox News

Breaking

The Arctic Territory Trump Just Seized PERMANENT Control Over

Trump announces agreement with Denmark to secure ‘permanent’ control over Greenland’s security  NBC News Denmark's leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's announcement of a Greenland deal  AP News Trump says US has ‘permanent control’ of Greenland security: Does it?  Al Jazeera U.S. and Denmark Reach Security Deal on Greenland, Trump Says  The New York Times Trump says US reached Greenland security deal  CNN

The GREENLAND Deal That Just Redrew America's Military FUTURE

US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security after Trump threats  BBC U.S. and Denmark Reach Security Deal on Greenland, Trump Says  The New York Times Denmark's leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's announcement of a Greenland deal  AP News Trump says US has ‘permanent control’ of Greenland security: Does it?  Al Jazeera Trump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures 'permanent' US military rights  Fox News

The Attack That Just Sent Smoke Rising Over Saudi Arabia's CAPITAL

Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air-raid alerts in Saudi capital  The Guardian Smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital  BBC Reported Explosions Put Saudi Capital on Edge Amid Conflict With Houthis  The New York Times Air Attack Sets Fuel Depot Ablaze at Airport in Saudi Capital  WSJ Flames reported near Saudi capital airport as Pakistan presses Iran over energy supplies  CNBC

The General Who Will Now Command NATO's ENTIRE Military

Germany’s top general to lead NATO’s highest military authority  politico.eu German General Wins Top NATO Role—and a Platform to Warn About Russia  WSJ Canada's top general loses election to become head of key NATO Military Committee  cbc.ca German general Breuer elected to head top NATO military body  Reuters Canada not counting on win at NATO vote to pick alliance’s new military leader  The Globe and Mail

What Just Exploded in the Saudi Capital Could CHANGE Everything

The Houthis, an Iranian-backed militia, said they had fired a wave of missiles and drones at Riyadh, where residents reported explosions, and on Saudi oil facilities. Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claims.

The New BORDERS Being Drawn in Southern Lebanon

The U.N. expanded the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate 20 years ago to include monitoring adherence to a ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah — the militant group created in 1982 to counter a second Israeli invasion.

Russia Says New U.S. Sanctions Could DESTROY Trump's Peace Plans

Russia Warns New U.S. Sanctions Law Would Harm Trump’s Peace Efforts  The New York Times India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil  The New York Times Zelenskyy thanks Trump for signing 'critically important' Russia sanctions bill  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Opinion | Trump Gets New Power Against Putin  WSJ China Slams US Law Tightening Sanctions on Russia and Iran  bloomberg.com

The Pardon That's Dividing a NATION

Israeli president pardons combat medic who shot dead wounded Palestinian attacker  theguardian.com Israeli President Pardons Ex-Soldier Over Killing of Incapacitated Palestinian  nytimes.com Herzog pardons IDF soldier convicted of killing wounded Palestinian assailant  Haaretz Israel’s president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian in 2016  Al Jazeera Isaac Herzog pardons Elor Azaria, clears criminal record after long legal battle  jpost.com

Science
Health

The TINY Dose That Could Change Everything About Weight Loss

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

Why WOMEN Are Exhausted More Than Anyone Else

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

The Simple HABIT That Slashes Alzheimer's Risk by 33%

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

The DAIRY Secret Most Men Don't Know About Their Prostate

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

Why Coffee Changes Your MOOD Before You Even Taste It

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

The Temperature Your Coffee Should NEVER Reach

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

What That GLOW in Your Bedroom Is Doing to Your Heart

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

Why 1 in 3 Young WOMEN Are Skipping This Life-Saving Test

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

The BLOATING That Revealed Cancer and a Hidden Gene Mutation

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

Why Medical Groups Are IGNORING the CDC on Vaccines

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 GRAIN Amount Your Heart Actually Needs

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 Than Calories for Weight Loss

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

What SAVED This Star's Life From Breast Cancer

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

The DIET Change That Could Improve 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 to KNOW Before Booking That K-Beauty Procedure Abroad

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

The Exercise That REWIRES Women's Brains After MENOPAUSE

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

Sports
Breaking

How to Watch Vikings vs. Bears LIVE Without Cable

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 […]

Variety·Sports·2d ago

How to Watch the UFC Fight Everyone's Been WAITING For

After Islam Makhachev defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry during UFC 330 in August, the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels from Philadelphia to Los Angeles for UFC 331. For the main event, Burmese fighter Joshua Van (17-2-0) defends his flyweight title belt against Brazilian Alexandre Pantoja (30-6-0) in a marquee match. It’s scheduled for […]

Variety·Sports·1d ago

How to Watch the Boxing Match EVERYONE'S Talking About

Premier Boxing Champions travels to Southern California for a prime title bout between two elite fighters for the interim WBC Super Lightweight championship. Mexican boxer Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz goes head-to-head against Puerto Rican fighter Nestor Bravo in a scheduled for 12 rounds. On Saturday, Sept. 19, Cruz (28-3-2) vs. Bravo (24-1-0) takes place at Pechanga […]

Variety·Sports·1d ago
Entertainment
Breaking

What Jolie and Hayek Revealed About PAIN and Loss

In “Without Blood,” written and directed by Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek plays Nina, a woman who spends her adult life looking for the three men responsible for the wartime murder of her father and brother when she was just a child. In two of the cases, her revenge is fatal. But then she meets the […]

Breaking

The EPICS That Could Dominate Oscar's Screenplay 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 […]

How Darlene Love Finally RECLAIMED Her Legacy

"Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been" tracks the unique fusion of glory, injustice, fleeting opportunity, dashed dreams, resilience, and latter-day recognition that defines her story. The movie, like Love’s life and career, is a one-of-a-kind ride, and by the end you don’t just feel like you know and understand this remarkable artist. You feel closer to the center of the mysteries of pop.

The Coastal WESTERN Set in Basque Country You've Never Seen Before

“The Blind Ants” (“Inurri Itsuak”), the third feature by director Igor Legarreta (“All the Moons,” “When You Stop Loving Me”), had it world premiere on Sept. 18 at the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival. Part of the Zinemira section, which is dedicated to Basque productions, the film is competing for the Irizar Award for […]

Lego's Anime-Style Ninjago Shorts Premiere in KOREA First

“Ninjago Legends: Duskfall” is premiering in Korea this weekend ahead of a worldwide release on Lego’s YouTube channel. The anime-style shorts feature some of “Ninjago’s” most beloved characters as they encounter new challenges and new battles while bringing back some familiar voices from the original show as well as “Ninjago Dragons Rising.” The series of […]

Queer Lisboa Turns 30 With Radical 1970s Counterculture SHOWCASE

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Portugal’s preeminent Queer Lisboa – International Queer Film Festival kicked off Friday with a vast program showcasing the latest in LGBTQ cinema, from established filmmakers to new voices, and a look back at the underground counterculture and revolutionary works of activist filmmakers on both sides of the Atlantic. Lisbon’s […]

Director Calls His San Sebastian Film His Most PERSONAL Yet

A dog is indeed a man’s best friend. A New Directors contender at the San Sebastián Film Festival, “Morro” explores the unlikely bond between a man and the dog he inadvertently adopts. It is Rodrigo Garcia Saiz’s (“Lluvia”) sophomore feature and, by his own account, his most personal film to date. The titular Morro is […]

Why Every Second of This San Sebastian Film Should Feel HEAVY

World-premiering in San Sebastián main competition, Javier Ruiz Caldera’s time-warping drama ‘5 More Minutes’ (‘5 Minutos Más’) suggests one way an on-the rocks relationship may come closer together again: by plunging them into the makings of a global apocalypse. Writer-star Berto Romero (“The Other Side”) and Belen Cuesta (“The Endless Trench”) play a couple who […]

Why Naomi Watts Says Hollywood FINALLY Changed for Older Women

British actor Naomi Watts, at the San Sebastián Film Festival to receive this year’s prestigious Donostia Award, spoke about opportunities in the industry for women over 50. Talking a week after Sarah Paulson told Variety about the lack of film offers following her spellbinding portrait of Marcia Clark in “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American […]

Spain's $521 Million Plan to Build Global Entertainment GIANTS

No Spanish industry initiative is likely to drive more conversation at this year’s San Sebastián Festival than the latest moves by the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT). Over the past 12 months, state-backed venture capital fund SETT, the investment driver of the Spain Audiovisual Hub, has plowed €215.6 million ($252.3 million) into Spain’s film, […]

Why Princess Diana Is STILL Resented Inside the Palace Walls

Claims Diana still ‘resented’ in Palace amid Earl Spencer book fallout - latest  The Independent 'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview  BBC Who is Earl Spencer, the man at the center of the latest royal saga?  CNN Princess Diana’s Brother Charles Spencer Says the Royal Family Denied Her Funeral Request  People.com King Charles sounded like 'lottery winner' after Diana's death, her brother writes  Reuters

A Cynical Comedian Reflects on Youth in ABRIDGED Mockumentary

In Matt Barats’ “Anchors Aweigh,” a caustic alt-comedian is left adrift after his failed proposal, prompting him to revisit old footage from his college days and ruminate on his arrested development. It’s a lot less serious than it sounds, in part because Barats’ self-insert — who he also plays — has a sardonic cadence that […]

Eva Green Fights AI HORRORS in Scorsese-Backed Misfire

Bahman Ghobadi directs some fascinating performances in “Trees Are Watching,” his horror movie based on the Kurdish legend of people being reborn as trees and living second lives as furniture. Not only does actress Eva Green make a meal out of some paper-thin concepts, but her co-stars include some of the finest child actors you’re […]

Cole Sprouse's New Film Is a HYPER-ONLINE Freakout That Defies Description

Eugene Kotlyarenko has built a career on drawing upon his widely-viewed cinephilic base of knowledge to consider more contemporary forms of hyper-online, of-the-moment provocation, and “Vintage Violence” is no exception. As with Kotlyarenko’s arguably best-known film, 2020’s “Spree,” live-streaming is key: “Vintage Violence” introduces obnoxious social media celebrity Carter (Cole Sprouse) mid-stream before quickly spinning […]

Anamanaguchi Has 'Too Goddamn Many' Browser Tabs Open Right Now

Band members Luke Silas, Ary Warnaar, Peter Burkman, and James DeVito (left to right). Maybe their next album will be recorded entirely in a windmill? | Image: Joshua Tarn Anamanaguchi, the band consisting of Peter Berkman, James DeVito, Luke Silas, and Ary Warnaar, are most known for their chiptune music. Like me, you might have first heard them in game soundtracks like 2010's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game or know of their collaboration with Hatsune Miku (which even made its way into

The Horror Reboot That Just Terrified $26 MILLION Worth of Moviegoers

With fall right around the corner, movie theater-goers are ready to be spooked — and Sony’s zombie horror “Resident Evil” has arrived at the perfect time. “Resident Evil” earned $26.3 million domestically across 3,684 screens on opening day, making it far and away the No. 1 new release on Friday. By Sunday, Sony’s new take […]

Why Miley's New Album Is Missing the ONE Thing It Promised

The title track and first single from Miley Cyrus’ “Bass Persuades” was a classic act of misdirection, we now learn. Released two and a half weeks prior to the album, the song promised a tenth album full of bangers (with an S or Z, take your pick), mildly scolding the young people for not being […]

Why Cate Blanchett Just STOPPED Her Play to Scold the Audience

Cate Blanchett asked audience members to stop recording her performance in the London play “Electra/Persona” per a video shared on Instagram Friday. “There are few places on this planet where we can simply be together and be present,” the actress said on stage. “I understand you like filming the curtain call, and it is kind […]

What This Filmmaker Says Is BROKEN About Documentaries Today

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains minor spoilers for “The History of Concrete,” now in theaters. John Wilson’s new documentary “The History of Concrete” is, of course, about the history of concrete. But it’s also about selling a documentary titled “The History of Concrete,” which, it turns out, is almost as hard as concrete. It sees […]

How Acting Became Her SALVATION Through the Darkest Moments

Actor Carmen Machi, best known for her role as Aida in the wildly popular Spanish series “7 Lives” and spin-off “Aida” as well as her pivotal roles in Almodóvar classics “Talk to Her” and “Broken Embraces,” received the 2026 National Film Prize at the San Sebastian Festival, a prestigious honor that has been granted to […]

Why Aaron Rowe Is DEFENDING Ed Sheeran After Tour Disaster

Aaron Rowe, who was one of the opening acts on Ed Sheeran’s tour before pulling out after Macklemore’s dismissal over his support for Palestine, has now issued an impassioned defense of the singer. “I think you are all focusing on the wrong person here. All I keep hearing is Ed Sheeran this, Ed Sheeran that. […]

Why Melissa Barrera Says She NEVER Got What Macklemore Just Received

Melissa Barrera, who was fired from the “Scream” franchise due to social media posts criticizing Israel amid the war in Gaza in 2023, is voicing her respect for the musicians who have dropped out of Ed Sheeran’s tour following Macklemore’s dismissal over his support for Palestine. “It was so beautiful to see Finneas and the […]

How Pete Davidson and Colin Jost Just SILENCED Their Critics

“There’s an epidemic affecting our nation’s young people. The epidemic is fear.” As I scrolled through Instagram on my ride downtown to the Snapple Island Ferry Comedy Show, a reel from The Free Press popped up. Professor Arthur Brooks was making the case that “Gen Z is perhaps the most risk-averse generation in history.” Now, […]

The Chilling Childhood That Reveals Apartheid's DARKEST Secret

Every surface period detail is present and correct to an eerie degree in “The Smell of Apples”: the gawkily short seasonal school uniforms, the ickily patterned kitchen tiles, the garden chairs like steel satellite dishes, the orange-and-brown daisy print that anyone of a certain age will recognize from sundry towels, mattresses and beach umbrellas. Production […]

California Just Made a MASSIVE Move for Film Production

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a measure to create a $10 million tax credit meant to stem the tide of post-production jobs to other states and overseas. The bill, AB 2319, passed the state Assembly and Senate last month by wide margins. Supporters, including the Motion Picture Editors Guild, had pushed for a credit that […]

Why Hollywood ERASED the Fonz From a Horror Classic

Finding out his name wouldn’t be used on the “Scream” poster wasn’t one of Henry Winkler’s happier days. The “Happy Days” star played Principal Arthur Himbry in the original “Scream” film, which went on to become one of the most successful horror franchises. But despite his character’s entrance receiving applause during screen tests for the […]

Why Netflix Just Pulled the Plug on This Beloved SHOW

Following the news that “Sweet Magnolias” has been canceled at Netflix, creator and showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson is looking back on the romantic drama’s 5 Season run. “Living in Serenity for five seasons has been a privilege and a blessing,” Anderson shared in the caption of an Instagram post Saturday. “The people I’ve met and […]

Why Protesters Are Targeting Ed Sheeran's SOLD-OUT Tour

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Ed Sheeran’s concert at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night as the singer returned to the stage for the first time since Macklemore was dropped from his Loop Tour following his onstage remarks in support of Palestine. For attendee Jodi Rhoden, an organizer at Writers Against the War in Gaza, […]

Ruby Rose Breaks Silence on Hayden Panettiere's TRAGIC Story

Ruby Rose got emotional when asked about her friend, Hayden Panettiere, who died Aug. 16 at 36. Rose told Entertainment Tonight that Panettiere was her “best friend” and that they “spoke every day for five years.” “I didn’t even think we were going to be friends,” Rose said, tearing up. “I didn’t know if I […]

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A Deadly Crash Exposes the PERILOUS History of LA's 'Eye in the Sky'

A deadly crash and the perilous history of LA’s news helicopters: ‘the eye in the sky’  The Guardian Security camera provides new images of deadly KNBC helicopter crash  KTLA ‘Helicopter George.' Pilot George Marciniw remembered at one of his favorite Burbank spots  NBC Los Angeles NBC4 chopper’s final moments: A blaring alarm, loss of altitude and panic. Why did it crash?  Los Angeles Times Bailee Rios, suspect in deadly Metro bus crash, seen in new video moments after crash in Chatsworth  ABC7