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Meta Just Added a PAYWALL to Your Smart Glasses — Here's Why

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 Verge·Tech·27d ago
Breaking

What Anthropic Just REVEALED About the Future of AI

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:

Fast Company·Tech·27d ago

Google's New Book Could Finally Break Its CURSED Pattern

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

Fast Company·Tech·27d ago

Why Gen Z Is Obsessed With This ANCIENT Camera Technology

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

The Verge·Tech·27d ago

How to Make AI DISAPPEAR From Your Life

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

Fast Company·Tech·27d ago

Range ANXIETY

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

The Verge·Tech·27d ago

The Companion Cube That's About to Be DESTROYED

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

The Verge·Tech·27d ago

The Secret Process Behind Your Perfect EARBUD Fit

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]

Fast Company·Tech·27d ago

Inside the $9 Billion Startup Building a DRONE Armada for America

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

Fast Company·Tech·27d ago

The Creator Tracking EVERY Outlandish Claim From AI Executives

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

Fast Company·Tech·27d ago

Sony Just Made a Decision That Will ERASE Physical Gaming Forever

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 Verge·Tech·27d ago

Google's Smart Speaker Is Perfect — Except for the ONE Thing That Matters

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

The Verge·Tech·27d ago

Sony Just Made Your PS3 Games UNPLAYABLE

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

The Verge·Tech·27d ago

Anthropic Just Launched Something Called Claude SCIENCE

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…

Nvidia's Water Promise Can't Fix AI's REAL Problem

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

Fast Company·Tech·27d ago

Sony Just Made a Decision That Will Change Gaming FOREVER

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” […]

Variety·Tech·27d ago

Sony's Latest Move Could Make Your Media Collection WORTHLESS

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 Verge·Tech·27d ago

The Switch 2 Case Everyone's Buying Is Now on SALE

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 Verge·Tech·27d ago

The Kindle Alternative That Just Got CHEAPER After a Price Hike

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 Verge·Tech·27d ago

The Autonomous Vehicle REVOLUTION Just Shifted to an Unexpected Industry

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.  […]

TechCrunch·Tech·27d ago

Why Publishers Are POWERLESS Against AI's Takeover

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

Fast Company·Tech·27d ago

Xbox's New Feature Could Make Your Disc Collection OBSOLETE

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

The Verge·Tech·27d ago

The $250 Million Dispute That Almost Killed Subnautica 2

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

The Verge·Tech·27d ago

Ubisoft's Shocking New Hire Could Change EVERYTHING

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 […]

Variety·Tech·27d ago

Elon Musk DENIES the SpaceX Phone Rumor Everyone's Talking About

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

The Verge·Tech·27d ago

The Xbox BLOODBATH That Microsoft Hoped You Wouldn't NOTICE

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

The Verge·Tech·27d ago

PlayStation Just Started KILLING Something Gamers Thought Would Last FOREVER

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

The Verge·Tech·26d ago

The MacBook Pro Redesign That Could Make Yours OBSOLETE

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

The Verge·Tech·26d ago
Business

The Satellite Giant That Just Filed for BANKRUPTCY (But Won't Disappear)

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

Breaking

Why AI Demand Is FUELING Portfolios While Oil Crashes

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.

CNBC·Business·27d ago

How to Stay Productive When Everything Feels Like It's FALLING Apart

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

Why Grief Is Now a Workplace Problem Leaders Can't IGNORE

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 SILENCE Workers Are Desperately Craving as Offices Fill Up

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

Why the UK Just KILLED a Deal America Already Approved

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

The CONDITION That Could Reshape Hollywood's Biggest Merger

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 […]

Variety·Business·27d ago

Amex's Plan to Fix the Restaurant Industry's Biggest Problem That ISN'T Food

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

The Mysterious Company Behind AOL and Vimeo Just Went PUBLIC

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

Why Comcast's Bold Move Could KILL Its Streaming Service

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

The Rotisserie Chicken That Just DETHRONED Costco

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

Fox Promotes Tubi PR Executive to Corporate COMMUNICATIONS

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 […]

Variety·Business·27d ago
Breaking

The $1.65 Billion Grocery Deal That Could Change Where You SHOP

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

Politics

The Citizenship Right Trump Tried to END Just Got Supreme Court PROTECTION

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship  CNN The Supreme Court just came one vote away from a constitutional catastrophe  vox.com Jackson rebukes Thomas over his birthright citizenship dissent  The Hill Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds  NPR DOJ to probe 'birth tourism' schemes in wake of Supreme Court ruling  USA Today

The Supreme Court Just Delivered a CRUSHING Blow to Trump's Citizenship Plan

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 STAGGERING Fortune Trump Just Disclosed — And Where It Came From

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.

Why Republicans Just ABANDONED Trump and Fled Washington Early

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

Why Trump's Student Loan Promise Just Got DESTROYED

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

Breaking

The BILLION-DOLLAR Secret Trump Just Disclosed—And Where It All Came From

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

Breaking

The Trump Student Loan Overhaul That Judges Just STRUCK DOWN

Judges strike down Trump administration’s overhaul of student loan forgiveness program  AP News 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

Breaking

The Trump Policy Judges Just DESTROYED in Court

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

Breaking

The Early Lead in Colorado's HOTTEST Congressional Race

Colorado District 1 primary election results: Kiros takes early lead in hotly contested race  Colorado Public Radio Colorado House Primary Election 2026 Live Results  NBC News Democratic Socialist Ousts House Lawmaker DeGette, DDHQ Projects  Bloomberg.com Live Colorado election results 2026  The Colorado Sun A 29-year-old democratic socialist takes on Colorado’s most senior member of Congress  The 19th News

The Progressive UPSET That Could Flip a Battleground District

Progressive Manny Rutinel wins primary in battleground Colorado House district  Politico Progressive Democrat Wins Colorado Primary for Competitive House Seat  The New York Times Colorado District 8 primary election results: Manny Rutinel wins Democratic primary  Colorado Public Radio Primary election results: Congressional District 8  KUSA.com Manny Rutinel wins Democrats’ 8th Congressional District battle to face incumbent U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans  The Denver Post

The 15-Term Incumbent Who Just Got CRUSHED by a Democratic Socialist

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent in Colorado House primary  The Guardian Colorado Governor Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Bennet, Weiser and More  NBC News Melat Kiros, a Left-Wing Insurgent, Ousts a 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado  The New York Times Colorado Democrats brace for their own insurgent earthquake  Politico Socialist Wins in Colorado as Democratic Unrest Spreads  WSJ

The Primary Win That Could FLIP Colorado's Only Toss-Up Seat

Manny Rutinel wins Democratic primary in District 8, Colorado’s only toss-up seat  Colorado Public Radio Progressive Democrat Wins Colorado Primary for Competitive House Seat  The New York Times Manny Rutinel wins Democratic primary in Congressional District 8  9News Colorado U.S. House District 8 Democratic primary: Live election results 2026  KDVR Manny Rutinel defeats Shannon Bird in Democratic primary in Colorado's 8th Congressional District  The Colorado Sun

What Trump Wanted to Do to Washington That He COULDN'T Finish

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

Starmer's £15bn Defense Gamble That Could BACKFIRE Spectacularly

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

California's New Law Could Change What You See on EVERY Label

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

Breaking

The Trade Agreement Trump Just DESTROYED

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

Trump Just ABANDONED the Trade Deal He Once Called His Greatest Achievement

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 EXTREME Measure Trump's Considering to Stop Births at the Border

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

International

Why US Envoys Are in Doha But REFUSING to Meet Iranians

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

The Roof Collapse That Killed 14 Children at a TUTORING Center

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

Niger's Military Regime Is Hunting Down LGBTQ+ Citizens — And Calling It Justice

Fears of resurgence of HIV/Aids amid loss of access to PrEP drugs as at least 40 people arrested in ‘toxic’ climate A “witch-hunt” is under way in Niger, where dozens of people have been arrested for homosexuality in the west African state following the introduction of a new penal code earlier this year. Up to 40 people have been arrested and 16 men, including high-ranking military officials, have been imprisoned across the country, according to local media. Continue reading...

The CRIMES Against Humanity Happening Right Now in Sudan

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

The $2 Trillion Trade Deal That Just Entered DANGEROUS Territory

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

Ukraine's Drone Strikes Just Triggered Russia's Biggest CRISIS Yet

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

Vance Says U.S. Has 'All the CARDS' as Iran Talks Resume

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

Venezuelan Police Arrested for Looting After EARTHQUAKE Chaos

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

Ship Runs Aground in the Strait of Hormuz—Iran Reports

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

The Catholic Rebellion That Could SPLIT the Church Forever

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

Kyiv Braces for What Russia Plans to Unleash NEXT

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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The AI That Can Predict Your Heart Attack Before You Feel ANYTHING

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The New Heart Failure Definition That Will TRANSFORM Your Care

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The Weight Loss Drug Effect Doctors Didn't SEE Coming

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The TWO Hours That Could Save Women From Heart Disease

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

Why Millions Have Been AVOIDING a Drug That's Actually Safe

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The COVID Vaccine Study the CDC Tried to BLOCK Just Went Public

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

What This EMT Did at a Knicks Game Just Changed FDA POLICY

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The Unexpected Way Fasting Changes Your MIND

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The Testosterone Therapy Warning That's About to Hit EVERY Label

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The Small Lump That Led to a 24-Hour SURGERY

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The Viral Overdose That Made One EMT Say 'DON'T Be a Bystander'

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The Weight Loss Drug Battle: Which One Actually WINS?

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The $50 Loophole That Could Give 14 Million Americans Access to EXPENSIVE Weight Loss Drugs

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The BIZARRE Side Effect of Ozempic That Changes How You Experience Food

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The Sleep Hormone That Could END Your Chronic Pain

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago

The Gym Supplement That Might CURE Depression

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

Healthline·Health·27d ago
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The Weight Loss Drug Controversy That's About to ROCK Sports

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

Healthline·Sports·27d ago

The World Cup Celebration That Turned DEADLY

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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The 5-Year Bundesliga Deal That Just Transformed Indian SOCCER

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 […]

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Sporting Clube de Portugal Gets High-Design Rebrand Inspired by the '40s

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

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Why LeBron's Exit Could RESHAPE L.A. Sports Forever

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. […]

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Millie Bobby Brown Returns as Enola Holmes — But She's Not a TEEN Anymore

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 […]

The Korean Thriller That's Bringing Back KILLERS for Season 2

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 […]

The Major Label Shakeup That Just Changed Music's POWER Structure

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 […]

The George Washington Film That Feels Like Your Grade School HISTORY Book

"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.

The Dog Attack That Just Cost Chris Brown $13 MILLION

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, […]

Why Aamir Khan Is Celebrating 'Lagaan' 25 Years Later in MELBOURNE

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 […]

Why Kathy Griffin Says She's BANNED From 'The Tonight Show'

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 […]

The Bollywood Collaboration That Could Change Indian Cinema FOREVER

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 […]

Why 'Toxic' Is Putting WOMEN Front and Center

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 […]

Shakespeare's Classic Gets a RADICAL Reimagining Nobody Expected

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 […]

Malaysian Sci-Fi Film Charts Radical Distribution EXPERIMENT

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 […]

The Media Power Players Gathering for THIS Summit

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 […]

Canada Just Joined a Competition It NEVER Belonged To Before

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 […]

Why This Rhythm Game NEVER Misses a Single Beat

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

How a Korean Classroom Became Netflix's GLOBAL Obsession

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 […]

Why the 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Feels Like a REHASH

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 […]

How to Watch the Horror Film Everyone's OBSESSED With Right Now

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 TV Shows That Just Dominated the AAFCA Honors

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 […]

The Producer Behind 'Gomorrah' Just Made a SHOCKING Exit

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 […]

Canada Just Joined Eurovision — And Europe Is SHOCKED

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...

'Heated Rivalry' Funko Pops Are Here Ahead of Season 2

“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 […]

The Dark Truth Behind 'Got Milk?' Finally EXPOSED

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?) […]

The Sopranos Creator Headlines Film Festival's BIGGEST Talks

“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 Dates the Lagos Reimagining of a Literary CLASSIC

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 […]

The Knicks Documentary That Chronicles Their Historic CHAMPIONSHIP

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 […]

The CNN Star Making a Shocking Jump NO ONE Saw Coming

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 […]

When You'll Finally See the Movie EVERYONE'S Been Waiting For

“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 […]

Mel Gibson's 'Passion' Returns With a RESURRECTION Sneak Peek

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 […]

The TV Shows That Defined 2026 So Far

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 […]

The Family Animation That's Surprisingly COMPLEX

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 […]

Why Eurovision Is Letting CANADA In Despite Financial Crisis Claims

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'Bleach' Returns With a July Premiere on STREAMING

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 […]

'Real Housewives of London' Gets Its Bravo DEBUT Date

“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 […]

Why 'Divorce Glow-Up' Videos Are Taking Over TIKTOK

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

Why Hollywood Is TERRIFIED of Luca Guadagnino's Next Film

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 […]

The Spider-Man Role So SECRET the Actress Never Saw the Script

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 […]

Why Gen Z Is MOURNING the Loss of Stars Hollow

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, […]

Camp Rock Is BACK: Disney Reveals the Return Date

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 […]

They Climbed the Empire State Building—What Happened at the TOP Will Shock You

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 […]

Fox Just Revealed What 'Baywatch' Will Look Like in 2026

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 […]

Why Netflix Just Stole the JonBenét Ramsey Series From Paramount+

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 […]

The Creepy Internet Monster That's Becoming a Warner Bros. MOVIE

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 […]

Amazon Paid Trump HOW MUCH for the Melania Documentary?

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 […]

Alamo Drafthouse Just Found a Way to Screen Films That NEVER Got Released

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' Gets CANCELED After Four Seasons

“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 […]

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The 'NCIS' Character Everyone Thought Was GONE Forever

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 […]

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Oscar Qualification in Doubt Over One CONTROVERSIAL Detail

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 […]

How a French Film Fought Its Way Back With Help From a YOUTUBER

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, […]

Watch Hollywood Stars Speak the Language NO ONE Understands

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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The Colorado Fire That Just DESTROYED 55 Homes in a Single County

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

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What Happened When I Deliberately Made My Life MORE BORING

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

How Two People Just SCALED the Empire State Building Undetected

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

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How Air-Conditioning Became America's Most PATRIOTIC Symbol

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

The Couple Who Climbed the Empire State Building to Do WHAT?

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

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They Got Engaged on Top of the Empire State Building — Then Got ARRESTED

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

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What Police Found When They Rescued 16 Children From This HOUSE

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

Google News·Other·27d ago

Two People Just Climbed to the Top of the Empire State Building

Two people climb to top of NYC's Empire State Building  BBC Death-defying proposal? Two arrested after climbing Empire State Building  NBC New York Empire State Building climbers: How Angela Nikolau, Ivan Kuznetsov got onto the spire  ABC7 New York Daredevil couple Angela Nikolau, Ivan Beerkus arrested after brazen climb to top of Empire State Building in New York City  6abc Philadelphia Couple climbs Empire State Building, hangs flag before getting engaged  PIX11

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