
The Supreme Court Decision That Just REWROTE the Rules of American Elections
Republicans had asked the court to strike down restrictions on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
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Republicans had asked the court to strike down restrictions on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
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The White House is easing restrictions on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models weeks after ordering the company to suspend access for foreign nationals.
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What if one pitch changed everything? The next company nobody has heard of yet is building something that will matter. It could be yours.
The U.S. Department of Commerce lifted the export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models

Cyberattacks from China-based entities are on the rise and not just targeting specific tech, analysts warn, as the U.S. AI race intensifies.
Would you pay $20 a month for access to AI hardware you already own? That appears to be one of Meta's next bets. This week, it quietly announced that your glasses' Conversation Focus feature will soon be limited to three hours of use per month, unless you pay for a $19.99 Meta One Premium subscription. In a help article, the company insists that it won't require a subscription to use your glasses, period; it's merely erecting a "rate limit" for certain AI features. Even premium subscribers will

The move allows Anthropic to bring its most powerful technologies back online, de-escalating a feud with the Trump administration.

Wayve’s offering is part of a growing trend of AI startups using employee tenders as a strategic tool to attract and retain talent.
Anthropic said it would begin restoring access to the Fable on July 1.
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Even compared to most CEOs of AI companies, Anthropic cofounder and CEO Dario Amodei is known for making jaw-dropping predictions. In his October 2024 essay “Machines of Loving Grace,” he made one of his most famous: “AI-enabled biology and medicine will allow us to compress the progress that human biologists would have achieved over the next 50-100 years into 5-10 years.” He called the effect the “compressed 21st century.” On June 30, at an Anthropic event in San Francisco called “The Briefing:

Vinton Cerf, one of the creators of the protocols underlying the internet, will step down as Google's chief internet evangelist next week.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the decision was made after Anthropic agreed to “proactively detect and address security risks.”
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An AI-powered humanoid robot was used to panhandle. The video went viral. Big questions arise. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

Believe it or not, laptops are suddenly interesting again. Apple kicked things off in March with the MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop that felt like an aggressive attempt to do to the low end of the market what the MacBook Air did to the middle. Even with a $100 price hike this week due to the rising cost of components, it remains a cheap and cheerful MacBook that puts its Windows competition to shame on the merits. When Computex Taipei happened earlier this month, it felt like the rest of the industr

According to a Business Insider report, the tech giant is expected to cut less than 2.5% of its workforce
News the U.S. government has lifted export controls on Anthropic’s most powerful artificial-intelligence models puts the company back on track to go forward with a critical initial public offering.
A researcher found that using Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7, he could break into the website of Front Gate—used by every festival from Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo—and freely issue any ticket he chose.

Here are some example shots taken with the QuickSnap Black and White (left), and the QuickSnap Active (right). | Images by Fujifilm Fujifilm is expanding its QuickSnap lineup with a new disposable camera focused on taking monochrome photos and another built to survive harsh outdoor environments. The $22.90 QuickSnap Black and White and the $24.75 QuickSnap Active are expected to launch sometime later this fall, to the delight of Gen Z snappers driving the current resurgence in disposable and r

It’s not easy wanting nothing to do with AI these days. As a tech advice journalist, I’ve heard from plenty of folks who were perfectly happy with how their apps and operating systems worked before the artificial intelligence boom. They’re not interested in AI-generated search answers, summarization buttons, and offers to help them write, yet it’s not always clear how to turn these features off. But if you’re willing to jump through some hoops—or, perhaps, to adopt apps that haven’t jumped on th

This hefty but nimble and highly customizable ebike makes the journey as important as the destination. Get where you want, and have fun along the way.

The storm developed quickly over west central Illinois on April 17th, first as a single high-intensity system called a supercell, and then later that evening transforming into a long squall line of thunderstorms. Tucked inside a wall of wind were several smaller, quick-forming tornadoes, one of which landed directly on Rivian’s electric vehicle factory on the outskirts of the college town of Normal. The ferocious storm knocked down one of the walls and tore through the plant’s roof like a can op
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Dbrand is the company that shipped a product that told Nintendo's legal team to "go fuck yourself," and the company that had a second set of lawyer-dodging PS5 plates ready when Sony threatened to sue over the originals. But on June 29th, the company finally ate some serious humble pie, canceling its Portal-themed Companion Cube external shell for the Steam Machine after Valve lawyered up. I couldn't believe it. Surely Dbrand had to have seen this coming. There must be a plan B, right? "There is

Federico Casalegno has been thinking about ears. Billions of ears. “Ears are almost like fingerprints. Every one of us has a different one,” says Casalegno, executive vice president of design at Samsung. It’s a pertinent topic for Samsung, maker of a variety of earbuds, and for Casalegno, who’s in charge of figuring out how to make those earbuds—along with a deep portfolio of wearable technology products like smartwatches and smart rings—as comfortable and useful as possible. [Photo: Samsung]

It was September 2022, and Dino Mavrookas was trying to build the future of U.S. naval power atop an $800 dinghy. A former Navy SEAL turned tech investor, Mavrookas had recently launched the startup Saronic Technologies with a vision for shoring up America’s defenses: cheap, fast autonomous boats that could be commanded in swarms, armed with sensors and weapons, and manufactured at factory scale. But first, he and his team, veterans of SpaceX and Anduril, needed a prototype. So they bought a raf

Anthropic, OpenAI, the Vatican and Congress all agree AI needs guardrails—but they disagree on what should be protected first, from catastrophic risk to human dignity and U.S. competitiveness.

When Brian Patrick wakes up each day, he logs on to his computer and starts combing through social media, news articles, and YouTube videos to find the craziest things prominent AI executives have ever said. He always finds something. There’s the clip of Oracle founder Larry Ellison admitting to building body cameras that record users while they’re in the bathroom. A sound bite of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk advocating for merging humans with AI. Even an interview with Friend CEO Avi Schiffmann, in whi

Planning a Fourth of July getaway? Use less gas—and cut your emissions—by easing up on the pedal.

With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.

Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro doesn’t even feature a disc drive. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Sony has announced that from January 2028 it will entirely stop the production of physical discs for new PlayStation games. From that point onwards, new releases will only be available in digital versions from the PlayStation Store and other retailers. Games released before January 2028 will still be available on disc. "This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consu

The Google Home Speaker is Google’s first smart speaker in years. And it’s pretty! | Photo: Jennifer Patison Tuohy / The Verge Smart speakers have spent the past few years searching for a compelling second act. Beyond music, timers, and controlling your lights, they've struggled to justify taking up space on the kitchen counter. AI promised to change that. Amazon debuted its new hardware powered by a revamped Alexa last fall, and now it's finally Google's turn. The Google Home Speaker is the c

It's the end of an era for the PlayStation store on PS3 and PS Vita, with Sony now planning to shut down its digital distribution service on both consoles. The PlayStation store on PS3 will close in select markets later this year, including Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua starting in August, with "additional Latin American and Middle Eastern countries" to follow in late 2026. The shutdown across both PS3 and PS Vita "in all other countries" will take effect in July 2027. After this date, Sony sa
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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. Claude Science is Anthropic’s newest flagship product At an event for pharmaceutical executives, biotech founders, and researchers yesterday, Anthropic announced Claude Science, a major new product intended to support scientific research…
Data centers, in case you haven’t heard, have a water problem. As AI companies race to build the massive computing facilities needed to train and run powerful models, the water required to cool those facilities has become a flashpoint for communities, utilities, and environmental critics. According to reporting by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), a large data center can use up to 5 million gallons of water per day, roughly as much as a town with tens of thousands of residents

PlayStation will end physical disc production for new games in 2028, the company announced Wednesday morning.
Available in select markets thanks to a partnership with Gigs, Motorola phone owners have one less hurdle to clear when signing up for a data-only eSIM before traveling abroad.

PlayStation will cease production of physical discs for its games beginning with new titles releasing in 2028. The news comes on the heels of Take-Two Interactive’s Rockstar Games revealing that “Grand Theft Auto 6” will not launch with a disc version, but rather the option between a digital copy and a “code in a box” […]
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OpenAI is letting users link their bank accounts to its chatbot, but cybersecurity experts have safety concerns. Here’s what you should know.
Meta is developing plans for a cloud infrastructure business, selling access to AI compute power and models. The move would pit it against the big cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
The new business is a welcome signal for some investors who have been uneasy about the company's infrastructure spending plans.
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Venice AI is already profitable, with annualized run-rate revenues of over $70 million, CEO Erik Voorhees said.
Google's 24/7 agentic assistant, Gemini Spark, comes to Mac alongside other improvements, like real-time tracking and support for more apps.
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Karp says skyrocketing token costs are forcing companies to choose open weight models and prioritize efficiency over so-called tokenmaxxing
Let’s start with a game. Open up your chatbot of choice—Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini—and type “Give me a random number between 1 and 10.” You’re going to get 7. Almost always. Now type “Another” and you’ll get 3 or 4. Type “Another” again and you’ll get 8 or 9. That won’t work every time—but if it…
The future of video game preservation just took a major hit. This morning, Sony announced that, starting in January 2028, the company will no longer produce physical PlayStation discs, which means that from that moment on you can only purchase new PS5 games digitally. At the same time, Sony also announced that it's going to start winding down the digital stores for both the PS3 and PS Vita, helpfully illustrating one of the most pertinent issues with a digital-only future for gaming: Once the st

The Killswitch 2 lets you easily use the Switch 2 in handheld or docked modes. | Image: The Verge Dbrand apparently knows how to really whiff a product launch, as we recently saw with the Steam Machine Companion Cube shell. But it also makes the best case out there for the Nintendo Switch 2, which happens to be discounted right now. The Killswitch 2 is versatile, with better build quality than other similar models, snapping around the back and the edges of the console, with Joy-Con slip covers

The U.S. government slapped Anthropic with export restrictions days after the Fable 5 model was released to the greater public over cybersecurity safety concerns.

“This is the voice of American business that is being channeled through me,” the billionaire cofounder remarked.

Meta’s reported interest in monetizing its AI infrastructure is leading investors to question the sustainability of neocloud business models.
The Kobo Libra Colour lets you take notes. | Image: Rakuten Kobo Kobo recently raised the price of its Libra Colour e-reader to $259.99, but today’s deal effectively erases that hike. The company, Best Buy, and Target, are all selling it for its old $229.99 price as part of broader sales, making now one of the best times to grab my favorite alternative to Amazon’s Kindle. Kobo Libra Colour Where to Buy: $259.99 $229.99 at Best Buy $259.99 $229.99 at Rakuten Kobo $259.99 $229.99 at Target

The autonomous vehicle space is starting to feel like a repeat of the 2016 hype cycle. Travis Kalanick is back building a robotics company, and the talent wars and capital are heating up the same way they did the first time around. The money’s flowing back, and it’s the people who lived through that first wave who are building the next one. […]
The government has removed restrictions on Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models—but there were strings attached.

Honda wants in on the lucrative energy storage market. This week it began producing batteries destined for data centers, not driveways.
Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Google’s AI Overviews are sometimes wrong. This has been a perennial complaint about the Gemini-written summaries that appear at the top of search results since their debut in mid 2024. It also happens to be true. Optimists might dismiss the infamous “glue on pizza” moment and others like it as simply early bugs in a new feature. But in the spring of 2026, The New York Times commissioned AI startup Oumi to study how frequently AI Overviews give bad answers. The

Microsoft will likely soon follow Sony and stop the production of physical discs for Xbox games. But instead of leaving physical discs behind entirely, sources familiar with Microsoft's plans tell me the company has quietly been working on a disc-to-digital feature that will allow Xbox owners to digitize their existing physical game collections. Xbox employees recently started testing this new feature, after references to "enable Disc2Digital" appeared in the Xbox PC app code in May. I'm told th
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Cloudflare is giving AI companies until September 15 to separate web crawlers used for search from those used for AI training and agents, or risk being blocked by default on many publisher sites.
After a lengthy legal dispute, Krafton has settled with its subsidiary Unknown Worlds Entertainment, which is developing Subnautica 2, and will pay bonuses to the studio's staff, Bloomberg reports. The dispute began last year after Krafton pushed out Unknown Worlds' cofounders, Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire, and its CEO, Ted Gill, ahead of a potential $250 million bonus for hitting certain financial goals that would have been shared with the studio. After the executives sued, a judge reinsta

Ubisoft has appointed former Amazon Games chief Christoph Hartmann as the general manager of Creative House 2, overseeing its strategic direction and long-term portfolio development. Creative House 2 is one of the video game company’s Creative Houses that brings together Ubisoft teams and brands such as “Tom Clancy’s The Division,” “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon” and […]

The AI neocloud provider, which specializes in hosting open source models, last raised at a $3.3 billion valuation in early 2025.
Are you worried your AI chatbot is trying to build a bomb or leak personal information about you? There’s a website for that.

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SpaceX reportedly showed investors a "handset-like" AI device before going public. It could be another signal SpaceX wants to expand into wireless.
“We will own nothing, it's truly sad.”

Tariffs and anti-China policies killed this little Volvo in the United States.

The stock's struggles in 2026 had been due to concerns about its aggressive AI spending.
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Research appears to reveal a bug that could render the feature effectively useless.
The incident could disrupt a key part of the defense company’s rocket motor business, which designs and tests prototype motors for military customers.

Elon Musk says a report about a SpaceX AI phone prototype is "utterly false." The report, published on Wednesday by The Wall Street Journal, says SpaceX showed off a "handset-like prototype" to some investors before launching its record-breaking initial public offering in June. The device was "slimmer than an iPhone," and they were told it would run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, according to the WSJ. It would also reportedly use its own AI-enabled operating system with features powered by the S

Touted as a less-hookup-focused Grindr, Goose is an invite-only space for gay men. The problem is the people promoting it don’t seem real.

Xbox is making some big changes — again. On June 10th, a few months after Asha Sharma took over as CEO, she and newly-promoted chief content officer Matt Booty sent a memo to staff warning of an “Xbox reset.” The business, they said, is facing significant challenges, including a 3 percent “accountability margin,” massively higher component prices for consoles due to the memory and storage shortage, and an “over extended” studio system. That same day, The Verge and Bloomberg reported that the Xbo

Meta shares popped on reports of a new cloud-computing venture, but some analysts wonder if that would signal disappointing uptake of internal AI offerings.
T-Mobile wants Broadcom to keep supporting its VMware perpetual licenses.

Cody Spencer, the co-owner of the small games retail chain Pink Gorilla Games, put it well when I asked about the impact of Sony's recent announcement that it will stop making discs for new games starting January 2028. "It's sad to see. This decision is only a negative for gamers. We're losing the ability to sell games, to share games, and to own games." Sony's announcement has been devastating news for many in the games industry. Not just players, but also groups like independent retail stores

Meta says usernames improve privacy, but critics question whether its safeguards can prevent impersonation.
Phone hacking isn't always obvious. Discover the common signs of a compromised device and the steps experts recommend taking.

Apple is working on a "revamped" version of its entry-level MacBook Pro that it could launch as soon as the first half of 2027, Bloomberg reports. The company is also testing four new iPad Pros that are set to launch in the spring with a focus on "internal improvements." The updated MacBook Pro, which will keep the 14-inch screen size, will have a design that's "in line" with what Apple is planning for the touch screen MacBooks it also has in the works, Bloomberg says. Those new touch screen lap

Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.

Dish, the company that operates Dish TV and Sling TV, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy," as reported earlier by Reuters. The plan will allow the EchoStar-owned company to continue to wind down its wireless operations after "unforeseen delays" held back its sale of $23 billion worth of 5G spectrum to AT&T. Dish TV, Sling TV, and other brands involved will continue to operate during the process, and in a press release, the company says it plans to emerge from Chapter 11 by the end of the third

Wall Street poured into chipmakers not named Nvidia in the second quarter, as the artificial intelligence boom expanded to include more suppliers.
Nike’s profit and gross margins were buoyed by a tariff refund.
Moving production to Vietnam doesn't end reliance on China. The parts, tooling, and speed still come from China, even when the label says Vietnam.

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

“I want her to live on her Social Security instead of using it to pay off her credit-card debt.”
Crypto investors had hoped that increased institutional adoption and a crypto-friendly administration could help the largest cryptocurrency avoid the painful cycles it once experienced.
Volatility threatens top gainers including AMD and Micron.
Before your single mom or dad remarries, talk with them about estate-planning issues.
'The Devil Wears Prada' $1 Billion franchise has always been about more than fashion. Here's what business leaders can learn from the film.

The tech space continues to be fueled by rising artificial intelligence demand, with investors piling their portfolios in the technology, while Amazon Web Services dabbles with Forward Deployed Engineering units to better compete with OpenAI and Anthropic.
The concept of automated pharmacy kiosks is slowly becoming more prevalent.

Companies are realizing artificial intelligence can't do everything after all, prompting them to rehire employees to grow their businesses
QatarEnergy extended its force majeure, withholding four additional liquefied natural gas cargoes until September.
Yen intervention alone is unlikely to reverse losses while wide U.S.-Japan rate differentials keep supporting the dollar, said analysts.
Right now, we’re living in a period of significant uncertainty about the future. AI is having a significant (but unknown) influence on the future of work. Global instability is making it more difficult for companies to engage internationally. All of these factors are affecting investment in new business, which is making the future economy more difficult to predict. It can be hard to focus in the face of feeling anxious about the future. Here are three strategies for coping. Keep calm and carry o

Up until recently, most leaders believed grief belonged outside the workplace. If someone experienced a loss, they may have received flowers, condolences, a few days of bereavement leave, and were quietly expected to return to normal. Most other forms of loss went unnamed entirely, and it was back to business as usual. That framework no longer reflects reality. Today’s leaders are guiding teams through layoffs, restructures, AI disruption, and the erosion of stability that employees once relied

The announcement came after South Korea announced on Monday three massive investment projects, spanning semiconductors, physical AI and AI data centers.
Since her employer mandated a return to the office, Alex quickly found herself missing the peace and quiet she had once taken for granted while working from home. As someone who works in healthcare communications, she spends much of her day handling sensitive information and taking confidential calls. But in the office, finding a private space to do that can feel impossible. “Being in the office made it easy to overshare but not do more work,” Alex tells Fast Company. She asked that her real nam

Getty says it’s “not required” to accept approval conditions that would force Shutterstock to offload its editorial business. | Image: The Verge Getty is planning to axe its $3.7 billion merger agreement with Shutterstock after a UK regulator imposed restrictions that would prevent part of Shutterstock's business from being included in the deal. The move comes despite the US Department of Justice granting the deal "unconditional antitrust clearance" in February. In an SEC filing published on T

Gold fell further on Wednesday, with bullion continuing its slide after suffering its worst quarter since 2013.
Broadway’s newest ticketing venture wants theatergoers to subscribe instead of splurge.

U.S. Big Tech stocks enjoyed strong gains — despite a sharp sell-off at the end of June — but were largely outperformed by their international counterparts.
Lamborghini is calling the new Urus SE Performante the "fastest Super SUV in the world."
“It seems like half of the workforce at our local Walmart is over 65.”
Since Independence Day falls on Saturday this year, here’s what to know about trading hours and mail delivery
The 2026 Statistical Review shows clean energy grew fast in 2025, but global demand grew faster, pushing fossil fuel use and emissions higher.

SAVE plan notices are going out in July, and other repayment plans are being phased out or launched.
U.S. stocks just keep winning, with the Nasdaq closing out its best quarter since 2020. Across the globe in China, things couldn't be more different.
The spread between the 30-year fixed rate mortgage and adjustable rate loans is narrowing, causing demand for ARMs to weaken.
Paramount will exit its United International Pictures distribution joint venture with Universal as a condition for EU approval of its $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The move is in response to a request for Paramount to exit the venture made by the European Commission’s anti-trust watchdog last week. The European Commission said on Wednesday […]

Europe should be a source of strength when Tesla posts its second-quarter delivery numbers later this week.
Nomura analysts offer a deep dive into the semiconductor industry — and some bottlenecks that the market hasn’t even woken up to.
The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.

Artificial-intelligence usage by American firms increased to 20.6% in June, and drags caused by the technology in certain sectors have been offset by growth in the construction sector.
Companies added slightly fewer workers than forecast, with hiring targeted heavily toward healthcare-related sectors.
Despite return-to-office policies, the share of employees working from home increased in 2025 from the year before, according to the latest BLS data.
British defense stocks are marching higher once again after the U.K. confirmed a near-$20 billion military spending boost on Tuesday.
The quarter offered some signs that management's turnaround strategy is gaining traction, but progress remains slow.
Kroger is buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion

Beer and art have always gone hand in hand but with the rise of generative AI in the beer industry, one small Australian brewery is taking a stand against its use.

Bank of America report highlights the drag on global automobile sales caused by chronically weak China demand.
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Prediction markets now move $24 billion a month — more than legal sportsbooks. Here's how they avoid sports betting taxes, and how and why states are fighting back.

Beef prices are sizzling and Washington’s recipe for high costs — import more meat — only grills your wallet.
New Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh gave no hint of whether the central bank would raise interest rates in July and repeated his dislike of so-called forward guidance to alert investors to future Fed actions.
A major issue for automakers is the deal's rules of origin, which determine where a product comes from and which goods are eligible for preferential treatment.
Micron led the way, contributing 26% of the Nasdaq-100’s first-half returns and 17% of the S&P 500’s gains, according to Jefferies.
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The new accounts ban bonds and international stocks, forcing parents to bet their children’s financial future entirely on U.S. equities.
A Guggenheim analyst says that valuations for the two software stocks are too depressed, even though the AI threat is real.
Being a great chef doesn’t automatically make someone a great manager. That’s one reason American Express and Resy are launching a new national leadership academy designed to help restaurant owners and managers build stronger teams, improve profitability, and navigate an increasingly complicated industry. Announced Monday, the new Restaurant Academy is being created in partnership with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and will bring together 30 restaurant leaders from a

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When it comes to tech IPOs in 2026, it’s largely been a year of AI companies and other hardware firms of various stripes going public. But today marks a relatively rare occurrence: a software company public offering. That IPO is for the Italian tech firm Bending Spoons S.p.A. Yet despite its European roots, the company owns several well-known American brands, including the video-sharing website Vimeo and what remains of the legacy internet service provider, America Online. Here’s what you need t

Plus: Why you should consider taking a “life admin” day.
General Motors' second-quarter U.S. sales fell 4.2% as year-over-year demand for its all-electric vehicles and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks declined.
Wedbush analysts are taking a bullish view of the space sector, initiating coverage of SpaceX and other stocks.
NBCUniversal executives are about to find out whether Peacock will sink or swim in the streaming industry. Now that Comcast is planning to split NBCUniversal, Peacock, and Sky from its broadband and wireless businesses, Peacock will be forced to stand on its own - without the backing of a combined company that pulled in more than $123 billion last year. In the years following its launch in 2020, Peacock was treated as an accessory to an Xfinity subscription. But once Xfinity stopped offering it

“I’m torn between these two options.”
As Nike's turnaround shows some positive signs, rivals like On and Hoka continue to nip at its market share. Swiss-based On believes its new innovation will up the pace.

The nine-year-old scooter and bike-share company has said it needs the funds to help pay down around $1 billion in liabilities.
CEO Jensen Huang has called humanoid robots a “multitrillion-dollar economic opportunity.”
Speculators on the prediction market platform give less than 30% odds to inflation peaking above 4.2% in 2026.
High U.S. tariffs, war with Iran, a spike in oil prices, rising inflation — no matter. American manufacturers grew in June for the sixth month in a row to mark the longest streak in four years.
Value stocks tend to outperform growth stocks during periods of high inflation. These companies in the Russell 1000 Value Index have high revenue growth estimates for the next two years.
Target expands its curated marketplace with brands that support its differentiated merchandising strategy, putting 'Tar-zhay' spin to stand apart from competitors.

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at Axsome’s growing pipeline, HistoSonics innovative cancer treatment, state litigation over Medicaid work requirements, and more.

A new study from Shell shows an LNG industry that is resilient but facing a potential supply gap in the coming years.

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
A well-known analyst of Musk’s Tesla offered a bullish take for the rocket maker.

Retail trading activity set records in May and June — and the propensity of that cohort to buy the dip has looked pretty smart.
The “high-risk” bull market in stocks needs Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on its side, according to Bob Doll, CEO at Crossmark Global Investments.
We hear about the older Americans who bask in apparent paradise far from home — but that’s not the whole story.
Why the $20,000 new car disappeared, and what budget-conscious buyers can expect today.
Outright shorting bitcoin or high-beta crypto equities after a steep decline carries immense tail risk.
Bonilla’s annual Mets payday is a reminder that details matter. Deferred payments do not make tax disappear, but they can change when income is taxed.

The nine-year-old scooter and bike-share company has said it needs the funds to help pay down around $1 billion in liabilities.
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
How demographics and recent tax laws are squeezing Social Security.
Most of Sandisk’s annual revenue could eventually come from its new business model contracts that provide better visibility, BofA said.
Rotisserie chicken is the ultimate budget-friendly, convenient option for a flavorful meal without the hassle of dealing with prep. But despite being sold at almost any grocery store, not all rotisserie chickens are created equal—and a recent report reveals the standout from the bunch. In a recent study by Consumer Reports, the nonprofit group dove into the world of rotisserie chicken, ranking ten popular offerings by major retailers. But the report goes beyond just the taste and texture. Expert

The actor and investor is joining forces with Morgan Beller, who was previously a GP at NFX, to invest in early-stage startups.
Is it getting easier to find a job? Are businesses really hiring more workers? That’s what the official data statistics tell us — but Americans aren’t so sure.
“Cat growth is on fire,” one executive said.
Ives said the new firm will seek to build what he described as a "modern merchant bank."
A business founder at age 50 is almost twice as likely to experience success than someone in their 30s.
Tubi PR executive Seana Sullivan has been promoted to senior VP of corporate communications for Fox Corp. With the promotion, Sullivan will oversee all communications activity for Tubi Media Group, Fox’s portfolio of digital businesses and platforms and technology teams that are overseen by Tubi chief Paul Cheesbrough. Sullivan reports to Lauren Townsend, Fox’s executive […]

It’s the first time the residence has ever hit the market.

The smart rich exercise emotional control to create the life they want, understanding that wealth building is a long game.

Memory maker Micron, which jumped over 240% in the second quarter, dropped 11% on Wednesday, wiping out nearly $200 billion of market capitalization.
Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.

Nonfarm payrolls are projected to post a gain of 115,000, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Kroger said Wednesday it plans to buy regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion. Giant Eagle, which is privately held, has 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and Indiana. They would continue to operate under the Giant Eagle name under the terms of the deal. Kroger, which is the largest U.S. supermarket chain, has 2,685 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Its sto

The Nasdaq-100 is known for almost always rising in July, but REITs have done even better, as they remain undefeated since 2008.
The money in “Trump accounts” has to be invested in low-cost index funds — and now parents and investors are learning which funds they can actually use.
If you want to have enough for retirement, you need to push your savings limits today.
The co-founders of Bending Spoons, the Italian company quietly buying beloved, ailing Internet brands, learned big lessons from their own startup's failure.
The company has grown rapidly by acquiring and revamping last-generation tech brands like AOL, Eventbrite, Evernote, Meetup, and Vimeo.
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CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors should use the latest market rotation to buy some of the biggest winners they may have missed.
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AI borrowing is surging, but investors say it's not disrupting the bond market. Instead, banks are benefiting from the financing boom.

A Republican blockade derailed a Pentagon policy bill and other legislation as the far right pressed for action on a voting bill championed by President Trump.

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The Council of Economic Advisers has provided the president with information and advice on both domestic and international economic policy since 1946.
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will face off against each other in a Super Bowl rematch to start the 2026 NFL season.

Representative Thomas Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, has finally reappeared in Congress. Questions remain about his nearly four-month absence from public life, which he said was due to depression.

Supreme Court Live Updates: Justices Reject Trump’s Effort to End Birthright Citizenship The New York Times ‘Sterilise them’: MAGA rages over court ruling News.com.au Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship AFR US prosecutors told to prioritise 'birth tourism' probe The Canberra Times Jackson rebukes Thomas over his birthright citizenship dissent The Hill
The release of a mandatory financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly the president’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.

GOP rebellion over Trump’s elections overhaul leads House to recess for July Fourth early The Washington Post Speaker Johnson abandons floor agenda, sends members home early amid GOP rebellion CNN G.O.P. Revolt Paralyzes the House, Stalling Trump Agenda The New York Times House GOP leaders cancel votes, start recess early after member rebellion Politico House conservatives block rule advancing NDAA, stalling key bills The Hill
The president earned millions more from real estate, Trump-themed Bibles, watches and other items.
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Judges toss Trump’s loan forgiveness rule Politico Trump administration expands list of graduate degrees subject to higher borrowing limits CNBC Judge blocks rule to strip public service workers of student loan forgiveness The Guardian He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him. CBS News Nursing Students and Others Get Higher Student Loan Limits The New York Times
The justices rejected some of President Trump’s signature initiatives, but delivered lasting, long-sought conservative wins.

Rutinel bested moderate former state Rep. Shannon Bird and will take on GOP Rep. Gabe Evans in the 8th District in November.

Trump’s income topped $2 billion in 2025, boosted by crypto, coin ventures The Washington Post Trump Pulled in at Least $2.2 Billion in 2025, Financial Disclosure Shows The New York Times Trump's annual financial disclosure shows more than $580M in crypto-related income CNBC Trump’s financial disclosure lists $1.4 billion in crypto earnings, powered largely by meme coins NBC News Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office BBC
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Phil Weiser beat Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary, presenting himself as the stronger foil for President Trump.

Manny Rutinel, a state representative and former activist, will face Representative Gabe Evans, a Republican seen as vulnerable, in the fall.
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Two federal courts have blocked a new Trump administration rule that could have narrowed eligibility for a student loan forgiveness program for public servants.

Judges strike down Trump’s restrictions on loan forgiveness for public servants The Washington Post Judges Strike Down Trump Rule on Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants The New York Times Trump administration expands list of graduate degrees subject to higher borrowing limits CNBC Judge blocks rule to strip public service workers of student loan forgiveness The Guardian He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him. CBS News
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The president’s move to open new business ventures, rather than eliminate potential conflicts, defies a long-held tradition.

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The 29-year-old DSA-backed challenger ousted Rep. Diana DeGette, one of Colorado’s longest-serving Democrats, in the primary for the 1st District.
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Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Representative Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area.

The U.S. Supreme Court this week, with no dissents, declined to hear President Donald Trump's appeal of the verdict and judgment.

After a salacious report about Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas, his Democratic rival, James Talarico, seized on the news — but focused on corruption and affordability.

Colorado and the Southwest are facing early wildfires and record-breaking drought, which are negatively impacting the economy while Trump is withholding disaster response

The BBC's political editor Chris Mason reflects on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan.

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Tuesday’s results reveal the depth of Democratic voters’ frustrations with Washington, on the heels of insurgent wins in New York.
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President Trump has trumpeted his victories and sought workarounds for his losses.
There's a ban on most states systematically purging voter rolls within 90 days before Election Day. Republicans are pushing courts to reinterpret that longstanding protection for eligible voters.
Democrats nominated their candidate to try to unseat a Republican House member and tapped the state's attorney general as a frontrunner for governor.
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Federal agents went to a Rochester man's home to warn him that an email he sent five months ago could be an illegal threat. He was on vacation but another agent found his hotel hundreds of miles away.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
Trump has remade the nation’s capitol in his own image. Ahead of the Fourth of July, WIRED guides you through the dizzying effects of DC’s makeover.

Luke Pollard says the next chancellor "whoever that may be" will have to "find the resources" to fund defence plan.

Trump's 927-page financial disclosure report for 2025 totals more than 900 pages detailing holdings in cryptocurrency and stocks.
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Ahead of the country’s big 250th birthday, America’s capital doesn’t exactly look party ready. The White House grounds are a construction zone where the East Wing once stood, and the South Lawn is yellowed and flat after the staging for a UFC cage match was packed up and removed. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is fenced off as crews work to clean and repair a rushed, attempted renovation job. The Kennedy Center is covered by a tarp. Across the monumental core of Washington, D.C., the impac
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A bare majority of Supreme Court justices ruled that President Trump’s executive order was unconstitutional, reflecting a conservative shift on the issue.

Buttigieg spoke in a new interview with "Good Morning America" co-anchor George Stephanopoulos.

The justices pushed back on some of President Trump’s signature moves, but they also expanded presidential power and supplied victories on long-sought conservative goals.

The president’s new annual filing is nearly four times as lengthy as last year’s disclosure and shows crypto income in the hundreds of millions
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Three teenage boys convicted of rape should have been jailed, the Court of Appeal has heard.

“We are more likely to live longer, to live alone and to be caregivers.”
After more than two dozen people died during a brutal cold snap in New York City, city officials came up with a plan to keep people safe in the cold and extreme heat.

A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to lift its requirement that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort while in the building

Starmer to face Badenoch at PMQs after announcing £15bn extra defence spending BBC Has Keir Starmer left a £5bn defence funding hole for Andy Burnham? BBC Welsh budget could be cut by up to £30m for defence spending, Plaid ministers claim BBC Badenoch urges Burnham to condemn defence investment plan as Starmer says black hole will be addressed – UK politics live The Guardian Britain hopes drones will help it escape its defence-budget bind The Economist
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The new account, formally called a 530A, is set to launch on the Fourth of July, but many parents say they don’t want it. Some don’t even know about it.
Schools will need to fund some of the rise, which unions say will further stretch existing budgets.

In Kimberley Kausen’s home, a passed “sell by” date on a jug of milk means different things to different family members. For her daughter, it means the jug belongs in the trash. For her husband, it means the milk is still good for a few more days. Kausen, a chef and cooking teacher in Irvine, California, is more discerning and often uses her sense of smell before deciding what to do with the milk. “I’ll put some thought into it, and if we’re talking about meat and poultry, I’m very cautious abou

Trump's policy that narrowed eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program will not go into effect, after two federal judges blocked the rule.
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Government scientists warn people to stay indoors this weekend as temperatures in many areas could reach triple digits
The 927-page annual financial disclosure form shows Trump's purchases and sales of hundreds of companies' stocks, including Nvidia, Amazon and Microsoft.
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A wave of outsider fervor has already knocked out a number of incumbents in primary races. Several more face spirited opposition.

In a major blow to President Trump’s immigration agenda, the Supreme Court ruled that his executive order to end birthright citizenship violated the 14th Amendment.

The Supreme Court on Monday denied a request by President Donald Trump that it review a jury's verdict that he sexually abused and defamed the writer.
Bosnian refugees revived a dying Utica. Their homeland's historic World Cup run has the city torn.
Matt Mahan lost his race for governor. He's counting on the Bay Area's soccer surge — and a summit full of tech dignitaries — for a second act.

Trump will not renew USMCA, toppling one of the last pillars of stability in global trade NBC News U.S. won’t renew USMCA, opening door for negotiations with Canada and Mexico CNBC Trump refuses to renew US-Canada-Mexico trade pact he once championed The Guardian White House won't extend U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement Axios Live updates: Diana DeGette ousted by far-left challenge; Donald Trump heads to North Dakota The Hill
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One study found Musk’s closing of the U.S. Agency for International Development could cause the deaths of millions of children.

President Trump and his family reaped vast financial rewards from a memecoin that generated losses for hundreds of thousands of investors.

Trump and US officials opted to keep USMCA alive on short leash of annual reviews rather than longer term renewal Donald Trump has refused to renew the North American trade pact he once championed as his signature deal, opting instead to keep it alive on a short leash of annual reviews rather than committing to another 16 years. Wednesday was the deadline built into the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for the three countries to jointly decide its fate, which is set to expire in 203

The vice president, a staunch critic of foreign wars, accused the president’s detractors of trying to prolong a conflict the administration was trying to end.

No expectant moms at the border: Trump's birthright Plan B Axios President Trump issues response after Supreme Court overturns his birthright citizenship restrictions WUSA9 Trump attorney general plots crackdown on ‘birth tourism’ after supreme court ruling The Guardian Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds NPR Jackson rebukes Thomas over his birthright citizenship dissent The Hill
The Supreme Court declined to take up the case on Monday, but Trump is still trying to keep it alive.

BOP Director William Marshall has announced the closure of multiple prisons across the United States. Big impact in Texas.

Rayner argued the "devolution revolution" has already begun in England but more needs to be done.

The 84-year-old senator has been hospitalized twice this year.

The ruling, based on agreements the service made in a 2021 legal settlement, was the second time a judge has blocked new curbs by President Trump on voting by mail.

Republicans are growing frustrated with Mr. Johnson’s approach to governing with a razor-thin majority, saying that he promises more than he can achieve, frustrating the disparate groups in his caucus.

Gov. Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, who tampered with voting machines in an attempt to show that the 2020 election had been rigged against President Trump.

The White House has refuted claims that Trump is profiting off the presidency and said he doesn't have any conflicts of interest.

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American presidents have generally tried to avoid appearing to profit from the office. President Trump has chosen a different path.
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At least 1,700 people have died and tens of thousands are feared missing after the twin quakes.

US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says BBC Iran war live: Qatar’s PM meets US envoys; Tehran holds firm on conditions Al Jazeera Talks in Qatar after US-Iran deal: What we know France 24 U.S. and Iran set for new talks, Trump says, after Hormuz clashes threatened peace deal NBC News Iran refuses direct meetings with U.S. envoys, stalling peace talks Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Pakistan roof collapse kills 14 children at tutoring centre The Guardian Pakistan: Roof collapse kills 14 children at Lahore tuition centre BBC Fourteen children killed in Pakistan when tutoring centre roof collapses Reuters At least 14 children killed as roof of tutoring center collapses in eastern Pakistan NBC News New Safeway SSF San Mateo Daily Journal
The ceasefire prompted a surge in crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had largely ground to a halt during the conflict.
The woman raped by James Holder exclusively reveals she worked for him and had to face him days after he attacked her.

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BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Caraballeda, La Guaira, where locals are still desperately searching for family members in the rubble.

Russia and Ukraine are increasingly using glide bombs as a replacement for artillery to deliver massed fires, shaping the next phase of the war.

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke Wednesday to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party of China.
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Oil prices were lower on Wednesday after Iran said it would not meet with U.S. delegates for talks in Qatar, amplifying concern about the peace process.
Elected officials, defense ministers, and policymakers will gather in Turkey, for the 2026 NATO Summit to discuss national security and the Russia-Ukraine War.

The fire broke out in the 10-storey block in the Linkeroever district of the Belgian city.

Report accuses paramilitary force of crimes including ethnic cleansing in systemic campaign against civilians The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its seizure of El Fasher last year, Amnesty International has alleged. Many of the crimes, including murder, torture, rape, enslavement and sexual slavery, were carried out as part of a widespread and systematic attack against civilians and amounted to crimes against humanity, the

How solar mesh grids are quietly electrifying rural Haiti—connecting thousands of households despite gang violence, poverty and political crisis.

Bombings, blackouts and displacement compound maternal anxiety. Still, many women persevere. “We must bring new life,” one said.

The House Judiciary Committee said the South Korean government discriminated against Coupang and other U.S. companies, in a new report.
A soccer team is not the only national institution failing to live up to expectations.
Fate of $2 trillion North American trade deal in doubt as July 1 deadline passes The Washington Post U.S. auto industry faces more uncertainty without extension of USMCA trade deal CNBC Missing Today’s USMCA Deadline Doesn’t Mean the Deal Is Dead Cato Institute Trump Live Updates: US, Mexico and Canada Face Deadline to Renew USMCA Trade Deal The New York Times US, Canada, Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact AP News
Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis AP News EXCLUSIVE: Russia buys gasoline from India to tackle shortages, sources say Reuters WATCH: Fights break out at Russian gas stations as Putin admits fuel shortages Fox News 'It's The Only Thing They're Talking About': Far From Ukraine War, Russia Fuel Crisis Consumes Local Worries Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Russia is burning, but don’t expect Putin to blink CNN
U.S.-Iran Latest: Vance says "core mission" of war achieved, U.S. has "all the cards" with indirect talks resuming CBS News Oil prices tick up amid Iran’s refusal to meet directly with US Fox News Exclusive | Trump Briefed on All-Out War Options in Iran but Opts to Stick With Talks WSJ High Court freezes appointment of Michael Rabello as state comptroller over vote concerns The Times of Israel Trump says the U.S. and Iran getting along very well Reuters
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Anger at authorities and government grows as local people, volunteers and rescue teams continue search for survivors Four Venezuelan police officers have been arrested and are facing dismissal after being accused of looting cash from the rubble of a building that collapsed during last week’s devastating twin earthquakes. Local people and national and international rescue teams continue to search for survivors in the aftermath of the back-to-back quakes, which have killed almost 2,000 people, in

U.S. belligerence toward Canada is taking a toll. For many Canadian snowbirds, travel to the U.S. is becoming more of a burden than a joy. So what else is on their menu?

Police are investigating whether negligence during construction work caused the collapse in the eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday.
In a decade Ethiopia's economy has transformed from openly constructing a Chinese "party state" in emulation to sweeping liberalization. This portends Africa's future.

A nation that spent 25 years prosecuting its own genocide sees its history playing out in Israel’s war — while its leaders cozy up to Netanyahu.
Negotiators are in Qatar for indirect talks and ship traffic has risen in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran and Washington remain far apart on key issues. Here’s what to know.
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Here's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country already reeling from crisis after crisis.
The third warship named for the Alaskan capital city was sunk by a Japanese submarine in the Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 training exercise last month.

As the death toll mounts, thousands of bodies have overwhelmed Venezuela’s forensic system, turning a seaport into a temporary morgue.

Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reports AP News After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan The New York Times Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media says PBS Iran war updates: Tehran rejects third-party intervention for Hormuz Al Jazeera How Iran could try to control the Strait of Hormuz - and profit from it CBS News
Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.

Nearly 50,000 people remain unaccounted for in the wake of Venezuela's powerful earthquakes as the death toll continues to climb, officials said.

The National Police Chiefs' Council says said the five-day operation led to hundreds of arrests and seizures of more than £1m in cash.

The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.

Also, scientists create a cell with the hallmarks of life. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.
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Temperatures are forecast to climb throughout the weekend, potentially leading to a heatwave being declared in parts of the UK

Why Bosnian Americans in the Bosnian capital of the U.S. are rooting for their homeland.
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Rebel Catholic Group Consecrates 4 Bishops, Risking Break With Vatican The New York Times Controversial bishops ordained as Pope warns of 'schism' in Catholic Church BBC What to know about the breakaway traditionalist Catholics defying Pope Leo XIV Yahoo Lefebvrians consecrate four new bishops without a papal mandate Vatican News SSPX ordains four new bishops in defiance of Pope Leo and the Vatican America Magazine
Explosions rock Kyiv as Ukraine braces for Russia's next bombardment The Kyiv Independent Russian drones attack Ukrainian capital, set central district hotel on fire Reuters Fire erupts in central Kyiv following explosion The Times of Israel 2 Killed in Ukrainian Strikes on Belgorod Region The Moscow Times Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hit with ballistic missiles, as civilians killed by drone strikes in Russia The Guardian
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New satellite imagery reveals how much terrain has shifted in the wake of the twin quakes.

England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.
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New York could record 100 degrees for the first time since 2012, as a brutal heat wave spreads east.
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Starliner's certification may be delayed to 2027, 10 years later than Boeing's original schedule.

Geomagnetic storms can increase aurora visibility.

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A first-of-its-kind AI tool was cleared by the FDA to detect underlying structural heart disease before symptoms present. ljubaphoto/Getty Images The FDA cleared the first artificial intelligence tool to detect hidden structural heart disease during routine ECGs. EchoNext is a heart screening designed to detect underlying disease before symptoms present. The new tool is credited with spotting severe, undiagnosed heart failure in a 45-year-old man who ultimately received a successful heart tr

A new definition for heart failure emphasizes earlier detection to improve treatment outcomes and survival rates. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images Global health experts have updated the definition and guidelines for heart failure. The experts, including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, say the guidelines were spurred by the rising prevalence of heart failure. The guidelines include a standard definition of heart failure, emphasize early detection, and discu

A growing body of evidence shows that GLP-1 drugs benefit cardiovascular health. Image Credit: Healthline/Munro/Getty Images GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy help protect heart health, but stopping the medications may reduce the protective effects. Some research suggests that GLP-1s containing tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) may help lower the risk of further complications in people with cardiovascular disease. Other research suggests that GLP-1s may help reduce thromboembolic even
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Research shows that 2 hours of weekly strength training may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Image Credit: COROIMAGE/Getty Images A new study suggests that women who do at least 2 hours of strength training per week have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings add that women who perform 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise and at least 2 hours of weekly strength training have a lower risk of heart attack. Strength training is considered highly benefic

A large new study found that people taking statins are unlikely to develop serious muscle problems. Sol de Zuasnabar Brebbia/Getty Images New research reports that serious muscular disorders are rare for people who take statins to help lower cholesterol levels. Researchers say their findings are important because many people avoid taking statins out of fear of side effects like muscle aches. Experts say statins are an effective tool in lowering the risks of heart disease and stroke. The risk

A study on COVID-19 vaccines that was previously blocked by the CDC’s acting director was published in a medical journal. luis velasco/Stocksy A COVID-19 vaccine efficacy study that had previously been blocked by the CDC was published in a scientific journal. Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya blocked the study from appearing in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), prompting months of criticism. The study affirmed that COVID-19 vaccines reduced the risk of hospitalizatio

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fans cheer for the New York Knicks as a float with Karl-Anthony Towns and teammates pass by during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) An off-duty EMT saved a man’s life with Narcan during an apparent overd
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Researchers compared intermittent fasting with calorie counting and found that people following fasting protocols thought about food less often. Anchiy/Getty Images A recent study found that people who bounce from one diet to another — or “yo-yo dieters” — may have better results following an intermittent fasting diet plan. The study compared intermittent fasting to traditional calorie counting for weight loss. The results suggest that people following intermittent fasting experienced psyc

HHS announced it would request updates to the warning labels for testosterone replacement therapy products. Malorny/Getty Images The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed key changes to the labeling of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) products. The proposed changes could expand access to TRT for men with idiopathic and age-related hypogonadism. According to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the changes reflect the most current scientific evidence on the risks a

Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.

Representative Thomas Kean Jr. announced he had been hospitalized for depression. More than one in four U.S. adults report having been diagnosed with the condition.

Jayme Cohen Lynde’s rare tumor diagnosis led to a major surgery and a long recovery. Now, she is a thriving mom of two daughters. Image Credit: Photos by Jayme Cohen Lynde/Collage by Andrew Nguyen A lump in Jayme Cohen Lynde’s neck led to a carotid body tumor diagnosis and a second rare tumor called a paraganglioma. Surgery to remove the paraganglioma lasted 24 hours and required months of recovery, including relearning how to speak and swallow. Years later, doctors discovered a recurring tu

Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital early on Tuesday.

Simone Kelly went viral after reviving a man with Narcan at the Knicks parade. Here, she shares her passion for treating addiction. Simone Kelly, 24, a pre-med student and volunteer EMT, is pursuing her calling in emergency psychiatry and addiction. Courtesy of Simone Kelly Simone Kelly was off-duty during the New York Knicks celebration parade in Lower Manhattan when she climbed a subway platform at the World Trade Center to save a man’s life with Narcan on June 18. Kelly, a 24-year-old
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Researchers say that GLP-1 drugs containing tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) may lead to greater weight loss. Image Credit: Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A meta-analysis found that one type of GLP-1 medication may be more effective than others. The analysis showed that GLP-1s containing tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) helped people lose more weight than those containing semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy). Liraglutide (Saxenda) had the lowest weight loss percentage among users. The success of

An estimated 14 million Medicare Part D recipients could obtain Wegovy, Foundayo, and Zepbound for $50 per month. Johner Images/Getty Images Federal officials announced the launch of a Medicare GLP-1 Bridge pilot program that reduces the cost of certain GLP-1 medications prescribed for weight loss. Under the program, Wegovy, Foundayo, and Zepbound KwikPens will cost $50 per month for eligible participants enrolled in Medicare Part D plans. The program begins on July 1 and continues through D

Some GLP-1 users report changes in their taste and smell, according to a new study. Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images Researchers report that GLP-1 drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes may impair a person’s sense of taste and smell. Experts say taste and smell dysfunction doesn’t appear to be a common side effect of GLP-1s, which are widely prescribed for weight loss. The weight loss benefits of these medications likely outweigh any negative effects on smell and taste. GLP-1 medications prescribe

In the wake of a historic heat wave across Europe, hospitals are already gearing up for the next one

Kids with autism can be 160 times more likely than other children to drown. Florida is dedicating state money to a program that prioritizes swim lessons for these kids.
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Melatonin alleviated chronic pain about as effectively as over-the-counter painkillers, a new study found. Grace Cary/Getty Images A new study found melatonin eased chronic musculoskeletal pain about as effectively as over-the-counter painkillers. The benefit was clearest for chronic pain, but results for post-surgical pain were less clear, the study found. The study reported that melatonin is safe in the short term at low doses, defined as less than 3 months and less than 5 milligrams. Expe

It's a tick that hunts you down and transmits a potentially dangerous allergy to red meat. The New Yorker writer Burkhard Bilger discusses the lone star tick and the risks of alpha-gal syndrome.
A large review suggests that creatine could help treat major depressive disorder (MDD), but evidence is mixed. ATHVisions/Getty Images A large review suggests that creatine could be an adjunct treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD). However, not all studies in the review found the same benefits for treating depression symptoms with creatine. Those with depression who would like to try creatine should continue with existing treatments, using it only as an add-on. Experts note that crea

Medicare has started covering obesity drugs for the first time – and companies like Walmart and CVS Health are playing an important role for patients.
About 70% of adults say they spend too much time on phones. Mario Lacovou discusses therapy for phone addiction, while Dr. Megan Moreno explains warning signs and ways to cut screen time.

LeBron James’s agent has told the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to sign with a new team, according to a new report.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are making a change for the former Toronto Blue Jays veteran after he advocated for a new role.

Serena Williams' return is more than a comeback to tennis, it's also a blueprint for building a brand on and off the court.

Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay

France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.

Right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James will miss England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo because of injury.

GLP-1 drugs can provide benefits that may boost an athlete’s performance, but do these medications give them the competitive edge? Getty Images/The Good Brigade Debates are emerging over whether GLP-1 drugs boost athletic performance. However, experts say the loss of lean mass associated with using these drugs may cancel out any competitive advantages. They say it’s essential to consider the legitimate medical uses of these medications before setting policy. More data is needed before sports

England manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup.
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Quenton Jackson has a partially guaranteed contract with the Indiana Pacers this offseason. How should the Pacers handle it?

The U.S. men's team is favored in Wednesday's must-win Round of 32 match — but they haven't beaten a European team since 2021, nor won a World Cup knockout game since 2002.
The Clippers shouldn't feel regrets for acquiring Kawhi Leonard, but the Clippers rightfully traded him to Toronto so it could prepare for the future with a young roster

It's possible we've been talking about the wrong co-host lifting the trophy.

Audiences are flocking to Telemundo and Peacock’s Spanish-language coverage of the World Cup – so much so that the network is capturing nearly half of all U.S. viewers tuning in.

Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium.
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As scorching heat left the US east coast baking in the middle of the World Cup, the BBC caught up with fans braving the weather to support their team.

Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Kahlil Watson has shown power, speed, a good hit tool, and solid defense after his graduation to the major league club

Mexico lost seven consecutive times at that same stage from 1994 to 2018 and didn't advance past the group stage in 2022. Now, the 40-year wait is over.
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Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon.
Real Madrid and its president Florentino Perez are preparing what has been described as a “scandalous” world record transfer offer.

A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches.
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England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Two more players have exited the FC Barcelona first team fold the day after fixtures for the 2026/2027 season were announced.

Third death reported by local media but unconfirmed More than a million people gathered in Mexico City At least two people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government. A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation, according to the city’s health ministry. Authorities have not confirmed the death of a third person, reported by local media. Continue reading...
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Williams, 44, was playing her first competitive singles match in nearly four years and lost to Joint in three sets, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3 in the first round.

The Philadelphia Phillies’ franchise slugger offered a response on the former Toronto Blue Jays shortstop as a reunion made headlines.

The free-spending summer of 2016 marked the beginning of the end of NBA free agency as we once knew it.

The Chicago Cubs never announced a formal move but they have brought back a World Series champion on a new deal.

Les Bleus have paired Kylian Mbappe's brilliance with a dynamic, well-balanced attack, turning them into an early favorite to lift the trophy.

The New York Yankees drafted the eventual All-Star in a gamble that turned into a decade-long career in the majors.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have received news that a former infielder with a heroic championship pedigree is now launching a new career.

Atletico Madrid President Enrique Cerezo has warned FC Barcelona that his club doesn't want to sell star player Julian Alvarez.

Exclusive broadcast and digital rights to Bundesliga, Germany’s top-flight soccer league, in India have landed at Zee Entertainment Enterprises in a five-year deal. Coverage begins with the 2026–27 season on Zee’s streaming platform Zee5 and its Unite8 Sports television channels. The agreement gives Indian audiences access to live Bundesliga matches, highlights, and dedicated shoulder programming […]

MLB owners are actively admitting that they cannot stop themselves from signing massive contracts, so they want to institute a salary cap to protect themselves.

Formula 1 is approaching 900 million fans worldwide. A key to that growth is Gen Z.

X Games Sacramento 2026 kicked off X Games League, transforming the longtime individual event into a season-long, team-based championship. XC Tokyo leads the standings.

When one of the world’s biggest sports clubs, Sporting Clube de Portugal (SCP), was founded in 1906, it was centered on one code: “Develop the human, then the athlete.” Now, 120 years later, the club is getting a major rebrand that brings that code to the forefront of its identity—with a high-design twist. SCP teaches sports including soccer, futsal, handball, volleyball, and rink hockey for everyone from young kids to elite adults. It’s best known for its men’s professional soccer team, which p

Former England stopper Peter Shilton wants the EU to bring in an online gambling tax.
While the U.S. isn't a bona fide soccer nation yet, the past three weeks have perhaps shown what it would feel like if it were.
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The upcoming John Deere Classic is the latest event on the PGA Tour. Finding the best picks and predictions is key, along with all the details for the upcoming event.

The 2026 World Cup is no longer just advertising stage: it has become an opportunity for a month-long commercial event, with in-person brand experiences taking the center stage.

Green Bay Packers rookie third round draft pick Chris McClellan has a golden opportunity to be a major contributor in 2026.

Penalty kicks are already proving critical to big wins at this year’s World Cup. But the advantage in penalty kicks has more to do with psychological effects than who kicks first.

Rate the England and DR Congo players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
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He's been following the World Cup via social media clips. Here's one of his favorites.

Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.
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LeBron James, who turns 42 in December, is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers. In October, he is set to begin his 24th NBA season with another franchise.

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marlow Stern unpacks LeBron James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and one championship title. The shakeup leaves one of the NBA’s most high-profile teams a little short on star power. James is undeniably one of the greatest to ever play the game. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers responded to the death of a Hall of Famer’s family member who was also a key figure for the San Diego Padres.

The event has been held in several locations in the past, including Singapore (2014-18), China (2019) and Mexico (2021).

The Indiana Pacers are making their first signing of free agency, bringing in forward Kelly Oubre on a two-year deal.

All the angles of Harry Kane's winning goal against DR Congo for England in their round of 32 game in Atlanta.

Harry Kane's England career is filled with great moments - his World Cup rescue act against DR Congo in Atlanta is his greatest, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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Inclusion of Russian teenagers in FIFA's new U-15 World Cup has reignited debate over Moscow's return to global competition.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ superstar slugger sent an injury message ahead of the Home Run Derby at his home stadium.

Rudy Giuliani, Michael Flynn and Rod Blagojevich have found a receptive audience among Bosnian Serb nationalists, alarming those who credit the U.S. with saving the country in the first place.
Fans’ euphoric reactions to the Mexican national team’s recent victory in the 2026 World Cup caused a series of unusual vibrations that were detected by seismic warning systems.
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Trump’s ties to FIFA and Gianni Infantino face new scrutiny as the World Cup enters the knockout round and European lawmakers press over a Peace Prize complaint.
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Heading into the World Cup, many Americans had mixed feelings about the tournament and their nation.
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“At the end of the day Congo was better than England because they overperformed and England underperformed,” a fan in Brussels said.
From Austria to Wisconsin, the squad's roster traces the paths refugees took fleeing genocide in the 1990s.
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Mexico’s World Cup run has electrified the nation, drawing hundreds of thousands into the streets in celebrations of collective joy, resilience and hope.

The former Toronto Blue Jays star shortstop acknowledged lows for his former teammate upon visiting with the New York Mets.

One elected European leader was accused by the opposition of going on a taxpayer-funded “World Cup jolly."
It’s been a decent summer so far for plucky British gumshoes. After the cozily pastoral charms of the delightful whodunit “Sheep Detectives” and its unusual crime-stoppers, we get the winsome “Enola Holmes 3,” the latest installment of the Netflix mystery franchise that follows the sleuthing escapades of Sherlock’s little sister. Enola is no longer a […]

Hit Korean thriller “A Shop for Killers” will return for its second season July 22 on Disney+ and Hulu. The eight-episode sequel picks up with Jian now running the weapons shop and Jinman back from the dead, as the pair work to fend off a humiliated Babylon, which recruits overseas reinforcements to rebuild its ranks […]

Singer-songwriter Ashe has signed with Atlantic Records and has struck a publishing deal with Doomsday/ Universal Music Publishing Group. She will be on tour this summer supporting Benson Boone. Last year she teamed up with Finneas as the Favors, with the duo releasing their debut album “The Dream”; her most recent solo album was 2024’s […]

Dr. Bruce Y. Lee explains emerging dating terms including "chalance," "kittenfishing" and "hat-fishing," and how evolving language reflects shifting norms in modern dating culture.

"Young Washington" is like one of those great-man biographies you read in grade school. Released by Angel Studios for the Fourth of July, the movie is intended as a bit of likably square, neo-traditional, right-wing-adjacent counterprogramming. But say this much for it: In its slightly stodgy life-of-an-American-plaster-saint way, Jon Erwin’s coming-of-age military adventure film doesn’t make being George Washington look any easier than it was.

Paula Reid is laying down the law at CNN. The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed outlet’s chief legal affairs correspondent has decided to leave ahead of an expected takeover of the news giant by Paramount Skydance, according to a person familiar with the matter. Reid had the option to renew her contract, but chose to depart, this […]

The first products in Hasbro’s "KPop Demon Hunters" line are here to entertain fans of Netflix’s animated movie musical phenomenon.

Chris Brown was found liable by a Los Angeles jury on Tuesday for $13 million in the gruesome case of a dog that mauled and disfigured his housekeeper at his home in 2020. At the end of a two-week trial, the verdict went strongly in favor of Maria Avila, who was viciously attacked by Hades, […]

Actor and producer Aamir Khan will attend a special Melbourne screening of “Lagaan” on July 9 to mark the film’s 25th anniversary, kicking off the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne’s (IFFM) 17th edition a month ahead of the festival’s main dates. The 17th edition of IFFM will run from Aug. 13-23. The curtain raiser will […]

TAAF and Wong Fu Productions' new YouTube series 'The United States of Asian+America' features the untold stories of AAPI pioneers who have helped shape modern America.

Hit Show enters the Suburban Stakes on Independence Day wanting more graded stakes glory. Embodying the American spirit, he hopes to ad to his story of success.

Kathy Griffin took to Instagram on Tuesday to claim that she’s been banned from Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show.” She also slammed Fallon for hosting UFC legend Conor McGregor, who was found liable in a sexual assault case in 2024 and ordered to pay $257,000 to a woman who accused him of rape. “I have not […]

AtHeart's 'Say It' interpolates the Cardigans' 'Lovefool': Credits, producers, '90s references, and difference between sample and interpolation explained on K-pop song.

Yash Raj Films and Posham Pa Pictures are joining forces for their first theatrical collaboration, “Mupapa,” starring Ayushmann Khurrana, with a release date of Feb. 19, 2027. The film, described by the outfits as “genre-bending,” is produced by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani, whose previous producing credit, the Mohit Suri-directed romance “Saiyaara,” became the highest-grossing romantic […]

Yash’s “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has released “Ladies & Ladies,” a promotional video centered on the film’s formidable female cast and their complex, commanding characters within the dark universe of Geethu Mohandas’ forthcoming action drama. The video opens with a provocative age-based disclaimer that reads: “Kids… stay away. Parents… make sure your kids stay […]

Vietnamese films held a 70.6% share of the domestic box office in the first five months of 2026, up from 62.2% across the full year of 2025 and 42.6% in 2023, according to figures presented by Dinh Thanh Huong, executive chair of Galaxy Studio and CEO of Galaxy Entertainment Holding, at the inaugural DANAFF Industry […]

Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has cast Sharon D. Clarke in the title role of “Othello,” with Monique Touko directing a production that relocates Shakespeare’s tragedy to a climate-threatened future and places a Black lesbian in the seat of military power at its center. The production opens in the Swan Theatre on Feb. 13, 2027 and […]

Victor Willis, the founding lead singer of Village People and co-writer of “YMCA,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” died on Tuesday. He was 74. “We are profoundly sad to announce the death of Victor Willis, lead singer of Village People. Victor passed on Monday June 30, 2026 of a short but aggressive illness. Privacy […]
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Maria Aliva was left with scarring, vision loss and nerve damage following the attack in December 2020.

Reality TV star Ryan Serhant is expanding his fast-growing real estate empire to the Lone Star State.
A Malaysian science-fiction fantasy feature is taking an unconventional approach to distribution. “Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air” arrives at the NAFF Project Market’s It Project strand at Korea’s Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival betting that audience data, gathered in advance, can do some of the work traditionally left to sales agents. Executive producer Foo […]

Hollywood star Josh Duhamel may be parting ways with his life in Los Angeles and dedicating himself to living full-time at his off-grid Minnesota cabin after listing his longtime L.A. home for $2.99 million.
"Enola Holmes 3," starring Millie Bobby Brown, Louis Partridge and Henry Cavill, premieres on Netflix on Wednesday and is winning over most Rotten Tomatoes critics.

Prime Video's "Legally Blonde" prequel "Elle,” executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and starring Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods, is redundant.

Willis died after a "short, but aggressive" illness, his family said.

The world’s biggest pop star was on the doorstep of the three-comma club when she met Travis Kelce in 2023. Three years later, both of their fortunes have risen.

As he marches on, his flag blows back into his face, leaving him unaware he is only a step away from a perilous fall. As usual with Banksy's art, the statue presents a sharp critique of society.
John Malone, Sony Corp. chief Hiroki Totoki and Take-Two’s Strauss Zelnick are among the speakers set for the Paley Center for Media’s annual International Council Summit gathering of industry, business, political and academic leaders in October. The event returns to Paley Center’s Midtown Manhattan headquarters from Oct. 19-21, after being held last year in the […]

C’est officiel: Canada is joining the Eurovision Song Contest. Last week, the North American country became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which owns and runs the contest, after they were voted in at the EBU’s general assembly in Prague. The move makes them eligible to participate in the annual singing competition […]

Rhythm Heaven isn't Nintendo's best-known series, nor its most prolific. Prior to the launch of Rhythm Heaven Groove on the Switch this week - it's out on July 2nd - there were only four previous entries, one of which was exclusive to Japan. The most recent came out more than a decade ago. Even still, there's a case to be made that this is Nintendo's most consistent franchise. There are few guarantees in life, but a new Rhythm Heaven being great is one of them. If you're unfamiliar, Rhythm Heave

When Netflix first greenlit a Korean series about a special-forces officer dispatched to intervene in school bullying cases, nobody expected it to end up in the living rooms of 91 countries. But “Teach You a Lesson” — now in its fourth consecutive week atop the platform’s Global Top 10 Non-English Series chart, with 7.3 million […]

The Amazon Prime Video show “Elle” is billed as a prequel series to the 2001 novel turned hit movie “Legally Blonde,” but its eight episodes play more like a remake. Sure, “Elle” turns back the clock to 1995, when its title character — the bubbly, pink-obsessed lawyer-to-be made iconic by a young Reese Witherspoon — was a […]

One of the year’s biggest horror surprises is officially available to watch at home. “Obsession,” Curry Barker’s breakout supernatural thriller, is now available to buy and rent on digital platforms including Prime Video and Apple TV. The film is currently priced at $24.99 to purchase and $19.99 to rent. Released in theaters on May 15 […]

The African American Film Critics Association unveiled the winners of its eighth annual AAFCA TV Honors, with “Paradise,” “Shrinking” and “Love Story” topping the field. The second season of Hulu’s thriller “Paradise” took the top prize for best drama, edging out HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt,” and earned a second straight best actor win […]

Danny Glover, the 79-year-old “Lethal Weapon” star, revealed on the “Today” show Wednesday morning that he’s been battling Alzheimer’s disease for a few years. “I can live with it, in a sense. I’m sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing,” Glover said during an interview with Lester Holt. Glover was […]

Sony will stop producing physical discs for all new PlayStation games beginning in 2028, as the company embraces an all-digital future.
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Innovative producer Nils Hartmann has stepped down as executive vice president of Sky Studios Italy, following a 23-year stint at the Comcast-owned pay-TV service during which he shepherded many Italian TV series that made their mark around the world. In his capacity as director of original productions at Sky Italia, Nils Hartmann spearheaded the creation […]

Country is first to join since Australia in 2015 as event director says it ‘continues to welcome the world’ Canada will join the Eurovision song contest in 2027, becoming the first new participant since Australia in 2015, organisers have announced. Participation is not limited to countries in geographic Europe and instead is open to all members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which Canada joined last week. Australia is an associate member. Continue reading...

The historic masterpiece will travel from France to go on display on UK soil for the first time.

Despite having voiced almost every single Minion since the yellow creatures’ grand cinematic entrance in 2010’s “Despicable Me,” Pierre Coffin admits that — much to the disappointment of many people he meets — their high-pitched gibberish is not something he’s able to perform on cue. “If you asked me to do the Minions voice right […]

Olivia Rodrigo's You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love debuted at No. 1 on six Billboard charts. This week, it sits in that same space on every tally.

Ella Langley once again blocks herself from scoring a new No. 1 on Billboard's Country Streaming Songs chart as "Choosin Texas" stops "Be Her" from ruling.

Two classic Deftones projects — Around the Fur and White Pony — both return to one Billboard chart apiece, while the former appears on multiple rosters.

“Heated Rivalry” fans have a new way to bring Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov home. Funko has released its first collection inspired by the hit hockey romance series, featuring Pop! figures of the show’s central couple. The lineup includes a Pop! Shane Hollander figure, a Pop! Ilya Rozanov figure and a web-exclusive Shane & Ilya […]

ABC News' Aaron Katersky has more on the festivities at Madison Square Garden and how many people are expected to attend.
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Documentary+, a nonfiction streaming service, will premiere “The Price of Milk,” an investigative pop-culture docuseries from XTR and People’s Television, on July 2. All four episodes will be available to stream across all Documentary+ platforms, including free on the Documentary+ streaming network. Directed by Emmy-nominee Nicholas Bruckman (“Not Going Quietly,” “Minted: The Rise (and Fall?) […]

Minions and Monsters has done the impossible, made a movie that critics love, at least according to its record Rotten Tomatoes score.

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“The Sopranos” creator David Chase, former James Bond casting director Debbie McWilliams, “Nomadland” producer Mollye Asher and “The Hurt Locker” producer Greg Shapiro are among the speaker at Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s program for film industry folk, KVIFF Industry Days. In an on-stage conversation on July 8 at Kaiserbad, Chase will reflect on his contribution […]

Neon has given a prime release date to its Cannes breakout drama “Clarissa,” a reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway” set in modern-day Lagos, and is debuting new images from the critically acclaimed movie, Variety can exclusively reveal. The second feature from twin-brother directing duo Arie and Chuko Esiri, following their debut “Eyimofe (This Is […]

Filmmaker Travon Free has teamed with Blink49 Creator Studios and 1Community to produce a documentary that examines how everyday New Yorkers responded to the New York Knicks’ underdog victory in the NBA Finals last month. The untitled project will be produced through Free’s The Unreasnble production banner in partnership with Outerboro Films. The film will […]

Fox News closes the first six months of the year well ahead of the competition, though viewership was down overall.

Legal-affairs journalist Paula Reid is expected to take up new duties at MS NOW, according to a person familiar with the matter, leaving behind a top job at CNN in part due to the uncertainty of its future as its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, is acquired by Paramount Skydance. Reid turned down a chance […]

Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 viewership has crashed since season 1 on Netflix. Might that affect season 3 now?

“Project Hail Mary,” the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s best-selling novel, will be available to stream on Prime Video starting July 3. The film is also streaming on MGM+, where it arrived last month. Creative duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, whose previous films include “The Lego Movie” and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” directed the […]

Law enforcement officials in the city are preparing to monitor the pop star’s two-day event at Madison Square Garden, and several streets in the area will be closed.

For the majority of viewers who held out for the subscription streaming release rather than paying to rent or purchase, this news is amaze, amaze, amaze.
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Mel Gibson’s biblical drama “The Passion of the Christ” is returning to theaters ahead of the 2027 sequel, “The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One.” Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment are bringing “The Passion of the Christ,” which has been newly remastered in 4K with Dolby Atmos sound, back to the big screen from Sept. 10 […]

We’re halfway through 2026, and the year has already delivered a plethora of brilliant television shows — sitcoms and medical dramas, horror and fantasy, period pieces and contemporary social commentary. With the hazy days of summer upon us, now is the perfect time to catch up on any shows you’ve been contemplating, or may have missed […]

From the blockbuster stage and screen iterations of “War Horse” to the underseen “When the Whales Came” to the recent, BAFTA-winning “Kensuke’s Kingdom,” the books of English author Michael Morpurgo have reliably made for sturdy, literate family films of a comfortingly old-fashioned stripe. That streak continues with “Lucy Lost.” A handsome and emotionally involving wartime […]

2026 is shaping up to be a big year for the Eurovision Song Contest. As well as celebrating its 70th anniversary in May, which saw singer Dara score a first-ever win for Bulgaria, and preparing for the inaugural Eurovision Asia to be held in Thailand this November, the all-singing, all-dancing pan-European extravaganza has now welcomed […]

Viz Media will premiere “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity” on July 25, streaming exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in select international markets. The installment continues the adaptation of Tite Kubo’s bestselling manga and advances the franchise toward the close of its long-running Soul Reapers saga. As concealed truths about the […]

“The Real Housewives of London” is coming to the U.S. The show, the first season of which premiered on U.K. streamer Hayu last year, has been acquired by Bravo and will air on the network weekly starting July 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. On Aug. 4, it will shift to the 8 p.m. slot with […]

On TikTok, social media influencers can be seen extolling the virtues of just about everything. From fibermaxxing to Research Tok, we have seen—and covered—it all. Well, at least we thought we had, until we saw the wildly popular “divorce glow up,”—also known as the “divorce effect”—viral trend, in which women are posting before and after photos following the end of their marriage. And, the internet is loving it. The trend shows women, mostly in their 20s and 30s, sharing their post-divorce phys

We have reached the point where every awards season produces a movie nobody wants to be seen with. This year, it might also be a movie that one very specific person would prefer no one sees at all. That movie is “Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s dramatization of the 2023 weekend that nearly toppled OpenAI, which Amazon […]

Sadie Sink is officially entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the end of the month playing a mystery role opposite Tom Holland in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Her role is so secretive that Sink has not even appeared in any of the movie’s trailers or marketing footage despite the actor being a Gen Z superstar […]

The first day of my Big College Internship, I stood on the sidewalk outside my new office, stared up at the high-rise windows and thought of only one person: Mitchum Huntzberger. For those of you who skipped past Rory’s fall from grace in Season 5 of “Gilmore Girls,” Mitchum Huntzberger — her boyfriend Logan’s dad, […]

Disney released a teaser for “Camp Rock 3,” rebooting the franchise that helped cement the early careers of the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato. Premiering on Aug. 13 on Disney Channel and the next day on Disney+, the new film reunites the brothers with Lovato as executive producers, with the brothers also reprising their roles […]

Love is in the air. On Wednesday, a man and woman dressed in black managed to illegally scale the Empire State Building, appearing to get engaged in the process. The couple has revealed themselves as Russian rooftoppers Ivan “Vanya” Beerkus and Angela Nikolau, the stars of Netflix’s 2024 documentary “Skywalkers: A Love Story.” The death-defying […]
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The Baywatch way of life is back. A first look at the “Baywatch” reboot from Fox has been unveiled in new teaser trailer. The trailer shows Hobie Buchannon (Stephen Amell), Charlie Vale (Jessica Belkin) and Luke (Noah Beck) sprinting and leaping across the sand. “Best job in the world,” Nat (Hassie Harrison) declares, and the Baywatch […]

The scripted limited series based on the murder of JonBenét Ramsey has moved to Netflix from Paramount+, Variety has confirmed. Netflix will release the series this winter, with an exact premiere date to be announced later. It is now titled “The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey.” The series, which is headlined by Melissa McCarthy and Clive […]

David vs. Goliath. Rocky Balboa vs. Apollo Creed. The Onion and Tim Heidecker vs. InfoWars and the Texas court system. It’s an underdog story we all know. Our hero, the preeminent satirical newspaper, The Onion, embarked on a mission in 2024 to take over the alt-right conspiracy bullhorn InfoWars after its founder, Alex “Turn the […]

Fresh off the success of “Backrooms,” Hollywood has found its next Gen Z phenomenon to bring to screens. Warner Bros. has won a bidding war for the rights to “Siren Head.” And no, the name does not lie. Created by artist Trevor Henderson, this internet-fueled urban legend follows a mysterious predator who has two sirens […]

President Donald Trump reported a $10.71 million licensing fee for “Melania,” the Amazon MGM Studios documentary about the First Lady, as income on his 2025 financial disclosure report. Amazon MGM Studios reportedly paid a total of $40 million to acquire “Melania” and spent $35 million to market the movie. The documentary garnered about $16.6 million […]

Fashion’s influence is shifting from magazines to social media as AI, creators, and micro-trends redefine how consumers discover and buy apparel.

Alamo Drafthouse is launching a distribution program that’s designed to showcase film festival releases that never scored distribution. Through Alamo Exclusives, the dine-in cinema will offer limited runs of titles that weren’t acquired from festivals including Sundance, SWSW, Tribeca, TIFF, Cannes, Berlin and its own genre-focused Fantastic Fest. The company’s hope is creating a platform […]

“Godfather of Harlem,” the MGM+ crime drama starring Forest Whitaker, will conclude with a two-hour finale. The news comes a year after the series’ fourth season, which premiered on April 13, 2025 and concluded on June 22. Per the official logline, the season saw Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) continue “his bloody war for control of Harlem […]

What would a prenuptial agreement between one of the world’s biggest pop stars and a three-time Super Bowl champion look like? Legal experts weigh in.

Victor Willis, a founding member of the 1970s disco group Village People and lead singer of the dance anthems “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” has died.

Michael Weatherly is returning to the role of “NCIS” fan favorite Tony DiNozzo once again. Variety has learned that Weatherly is set for a season-long arc in Season 24 of the long-running CBS series that he helped popularize. This is now the second high-profile “NCIS” alum to return to the franchise in recent days. It […]

Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or winner “Fjord” has secured a pathway to eligibility in the international feature film category at the Oscars without needing a country to submit it. Neon, which will distribute the film for theatrical release, confirms to Variety exclusively that “Fjord” meets the Academy’s requirements for non-English language submissions. The film features dialogue […]

Elmiene discusses making “sounds for someone who might be listening,” exploring songwriting, intimacy in music, and how the project came together creatively.

Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance,” Pathé’s ambitious two-part historical epic about the making of Charles de Gaulle as a resistance leader, has fought its way back into a leading position at the French box office after an underwhelming start. Driven by strong word-of-mouth, younger viewers and a heatwave that sent crowds back into air-conditioned theaters, […]

Community, mentorship, and networks are reshaping the music industry as organizations like Girls Who Listen redefine access and replace traditional gatekeepers.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the poster children for enthusiastic romance. Some regular daters are pining for a similar dynamic.

The four-time Emmy winner said his movements, speech and memories have slowed since receiving his diagnosis.

You won’t find Minionese on Duolingo – at least not yet – but the Minion language is on everyone’s tongue these days following the release of the franchise’s latest film, “Minions & Monsters.” It was only fitting to ask the stars of the movie if they had picked up any Minionese skills when I caught […]

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order that aims to protect people who work outdoors. Temperatures this week could exceed 100 degrees.

A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".

Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.

Aspen Acres Fire destroys 55 homes in one Colorado county, more than 100 structures in another CBS News Colorado wildfires: More mandatory evacuations ordered in Aspen Acres fire near Pueblo The Denver Post FEMA authorizes use of federal funds to help firefighting costs for wildfire burning in Custer/Pueblo County KKTV Sheriffs Running Chainsaws To Open Roads For The Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado. Main Access Bridge Destroyed, Portable Bridge Requested From National Guard. The Hotshot Wake Up
Australia boasts 65 diverse wine regions, but McLaren Vale, just south of Adelaide, offers a unique blend of wine, art, and culture. This coastal community caters to oenophiles, gourmands, and art-lovers with its exceptional Shiraz and Grenache, grown in ancient soils.

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As a knowledge worker who spends a lot of time on the internet, I struggle with distractions and information overload. I’ve tried a lot of practices to stop doomscrolling, some of which have worked. For example, I now read a nonfiction book first thing in the morning and a fiction book before I go to bed. This means I no longer start my morning and end my day staring at my phone. But I was still struggling to stay off screens when waiting in line, commuting, or exercising. I found myself getting

This is now the biggest lottery prize of the year so far, eclipsing a $533 million jackpot won by a Mega Millions ticket buyer from Illinois in March.

The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.

“She thanked us for the $100 birthday gift and then announced that her mother-in-law had sent her $400.”
Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.

Extraordinary images show June's full moon, called the "Strawberry Moon," glowing over the Statue of Liberty as the countdown to America's 250th celebration gets underway.

More than 160 million people are under extreme heat warnings or heat advisories ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
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Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.

The two-seat Cessna plane comes down off Mill Lane in High Ongar at about 12:30 BST on Tuesday.

Last month, Guthrie’s daughter and NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie delivered an emotional plea to viewers seeking information about her disappearance.

Tommy Ryan, 19, was the quarterback of his high school football team when he was diagnosed with leukemia and spent over 130 days hospitalized.

John and Keisha Lakoduk speak with “GMA” about their attempt to turn their marriage into a world record.


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Many think of ego only as a professional necessity. But more often, it's a personal shortcoming that does its deepest damage at home.

2 people climb to top of NYC's Empire State Building, fly banner CBS News WATCH LIVE: 2 people climb to top of Empire State Building with pro-peace banner 6abc Philadelphia People seen hanging flag from Empire State Building PIX11 Two people climb to the top of Empire State Building with massive banner Fox News 2 people climb to the top of Empire State Building spire, unfurl banner ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443 m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.
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BART, Caltrain and Muni are playing for a win today, counting on soccer fans to help win over local voters ahead of a transit-funding tax vote.
A heatwave is blanketing most of the Central and Eastern US this week, and while some are bracing for what could be record-setting triple digit weather, others are coping with, well, memes. In the days leading up to a dangerous heat wave users are taking to social media to share America’s love of air-conditioning, an amenity that is notoriously absent in most of Europe—which went through its own record-breaking heat dome last week. “The European mind cannot comprehend this,” a post to X said, a

Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.

Two trespassers scale Empire State Building to fly peace banner and kiss NBC News New York: Two people scale to top of Empire State Building carrying banner CNN How daredevils may have made it the top of Empire State Building Bergen Record Couple climbs to top of Empire State Building in NYC with Pro‑Peace Banner, gets engaged, taken into custody ABC7 New York Two people unfold banner atop Empire State Building in apparent marriage proposal stunt The Guardian

A 10-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his 7-month-old niece, according to court officials.

A coyote pup is recovering after being discovered covered in “hundreds” of painful cactus spines, according to an Arizona wildlife organization.

Daredevil couple Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus climb to top of Empire State Building in NYC, gets engaged, taken into custody ABC7 New York Two People Climb Needle of Empire State Building The New York Times 2 people arrested after hanging 'power of love' banner on Empire State Building antenna CBC Death-defying proposal? Two arrested after climbing Empire State Building NBC New York Daredevils climb antenna at top of Empire State Building, get engaged SMH.com.au
Authorities charge 4 adults after 16 children rescued from dilapidated Ohio home AP News ‘Pure Evil’: Parents, grandparents charged after 16 children found living in squalor in southern Ohio NBC News Search warrants in Ohio child abuse case sealed; investigators pursue separate cases WSYX Adults Arrested After 16 Children Are Found in Squalor in Rural Ohio The New York Times 16 children rescued from 'deplorable conditions' in Ohio home, officials say: 'Beyond comprehension' ABC News - Break
The boy was taken to hospital to be treated for "potentially life-threatening" gunshot injuries, police said in a statement.

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Fourth of July weekend is the last great grill and griddle sale of the summer, including $250 off my favorite pellet smoker.
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