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The AI That Can See Your Heart Disease BEFORE You Feel It

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·Tech·22d ago

Why America's RICHEST Families Are Letting AI Raise Their Kids

Most Americans don't trust AI. It's proven that it doesn't know what safe toppings for pizza are. People don't even want to listen to AI music. But none of that matters for some of America's wealthy, who are turning to AI to teach their kids instead of traditional schools. Companies like Forge Prep and Alpha School are charging families tens of thousands of dollars to turn their kids into beta testers for AI tutors and "interactive project-based workshops." Unsurprisingly, Silicon Valley have be

The Verge·Tech·22d ago

The Hidden Reason AI Is BURNING Women Out at Work

Women spend twice as many hours per week as men on childcare and household work combined, and it starts before the alarm stops buzzing. A typical morning for me looks like waking the kids, discovering my son’s Spirit Week shirt still in the hamper, starting laundry, making breakfast I then don’t eat, realizing we’re out of cereal and adding it to the grocery list, and reminding myself to order a birthday gift, all while watching the clock for the 7:15 a.m. bus. Some version of this plays out for

Fast Company·Tech·22d ago

The AI Trend That's Already HITTING Its Ceiling

The web is increasingly submerged in AI slop, the cheap, disposable material created with generative AI tools. But while would-be digital opportunists are tipping trashy content onto platforms by the bucketload, early signs suggest audiences are not buying much of it. A new analysis of the creative economy, published in the online repository arXiv and part of a new book, suggests AI-generated content may now account for 44% of uploads on some platforms, while drawing only 1% to 3% of streams. AI

Fast Company·Tech·22d ago
Breaking

The Ex-Soviet Engineers Building a Rocket to DESTROY SpaceX

“The engine that we have now could have probably taken seven years and up to half a billion dollars,” Stan Rudenko tells me over a video call from Abu Dhabi. “In our collaboration, it basically took half a year . . . and we already have a first version. It’s mind-blowing.” Rudenko is the CEO of Aspire Space Technologies, and the collaboration he’s talking about is with Leap 71, a Dubai-based computational engineering startup founded by the aerospace engineer Josefine Lissner and the entrepreneur

Fast Company·Tech·22d ago

You Think You OWN What You Buy — But Do You Really?

It’s been a long time coming. Physical editions of console games have steadily lost ground to digital versions, and more than one in four PlayStation 5 consoles sold in the United States since launch are now digital-only models, up from 18% in October 2024. Sony has seen where the market is headed. Beginning in January 2028, the company says it will sell only digital versions of titles through retailers and the PlayStation Store. Sony says the move reflects changing consumer behavior, with playe

Fast Company·Tech·22d ago

What We Must Do to STOP Viral Videos From Destroying Us

The NBA recently posted that its 2026 playoffs are “delivering their highest viewership through the Conference Semifinals in 29 years, with an average of 4.5 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN, NBC/Peacock and Amazon Prime Video.” That is designed to sound impressive. Then you realize the viral video of a fan eating spaghetti directly behind legendary NBA commentator Mike Breen gained an estimated 20–50 million aggregate views and hundreds of thousands of likes across platforms within 24–

Fast Company·Tech·22d ago

Why Your Company's AI Investment Is Just EXPENSIVE Hardware

The United States is in the middle of a defining conversation about AI infrastructure. But, years in, we are still asking the wrong questions. The infrastructure conversation starts and stops at chips, models, and computing power—and rarely arrives at the harder questions underneath: What should this infrastructure make possible for Americans, and are we actually building toward that? Hardware without human capability is just hardware. The true measure of a nation’s infrastructure is what it ena

Fast Company·Tech·22d ago

The BLOODBATH at Xbox That Just Changed Gaming FOREVER

Xbox is set to layoff 1,600 staffers Monday and up to another 1,600 over the next year in what new CEO Asha Sharma calls the “most significant restructure” in the Microsoft-owned company’s history. In addition, four Xbox studios — Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, Compulsion and Double Fine, which collectively employee approximately 350 people — will […]

Variety·Tech·22d ago

The Party App Everyone's Using That Might Not SURVIVE

One hundred dollars will buy you 8 pounds of glitter; 10 Domino's pizzas; 406 miniature disco balls from Temu; or 100 cans of Coors Light. For a friend's birthday party one year, Ayla D'Silva spent $100 on sour candy and made a "sour candy salad." Even sweeter was that she didn't have to foot the bill - the money came from Partiful. As a college ambassador for the startup, D'Silva got a small stipend every month to throw a party on her college campus. There were very few rules and no metrics to

The Verge·Tech·22d ago
Breaking

Nintendo Just Announced the END of an Era

Nintendo is making a new version of the Switch 2 with a replaceable battery in Europe - but its predecessor has a very different future. As part of an updated FAQ about revisions to Nintendo hardware in Europe, the company confirmed that it will stop selling all iterations of the original Switch on the continent starting next year. Here's the full statement: From mid-February 2027, almost ten years after Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017, Nintendo will no longer sell to retailers hardware i

The Verge·Tech·22d ago

The $329 Camera That Rivals a $500 FLAGSHIP

Initially, I was going to tell you about a good deal happening on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, which is down from the $500 it’s sold at most of the year to $378 at multiple retailers. But there’s a better deal happening on a nearly identical portable camera, the Xtra Muse, which is $329 (roughly $100 off what it sold for three months ago). It’s not just some copycat; my colleague Sean Hollister’s report on the company is linked below, wherein he said the Muse “appears to be the same product in almost

The Verge·Tech·22d ago

The Xbox Studios That Just Went ROGUE — And Kept Their Games

Microsoft is spinning off four of its Xbox game studios - Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs - as part of the restructuring announced today. However, two that are going independent, Double Fine and Compulsion, will get to keep their franchises and games catalog, according to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. "Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions will return to management and transition to independent studios with their IP, catalog, and runway for their next game

The Verge·Tech·22d ago

Why Microsoft Just Eliminated 20% of Its GAMING Workforce

Microsoft announced on Monday it is laying off 4,800 employees, or 2.1% of its workforce—with more to come—as part of a massive cost-cutting restructuring effort. The layoffs include major cuts from its Xbox division. In a memo to staffers, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said Microsoft was “resetting Xbox” and would be cutting a total of 3,200 employees, or 20% of that division, throughout fiscal 2027—including spinning off four gaming studios. Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions will become inde

Fast Company·Tech·22d ago

Microsoft Just Erased 4,800 Jobs in a Gaming RESET Nobody Saw Coming

Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, about 2.1% of its global workforce, including a large number of workers at its Xbox video game business. The layoffs included 1,600 Xbox workers, with more to come this year in a broader reorganization designed to “reset” Xbox as it faces heightened competition, the company said Monday. “Our business today is not healthy,” said a memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who took over the gaming division earlier this year. “We are operating at margins that are 3-10x lower

Fast Company·Tech·22d ago

Your Family's Hidden $300 STAKE in OpenAI's Future

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s oft-discussed promise that Americans will share in the wealth AI creates was in the news again last week. On Thursday, the Financial Times reported that Altman is in…

Hoto's PixelDrive Screwdriver Drops to $60, Matching BEST PRICE

If your Prime Day purchases included a new desk, TV stand, bookshelf, or other furniture you still haven’t assembled, Hoto’s PixelDrive cordless screwdriver can help speed up the process. It’s currently on sale for $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, matching its best price to date.  Hoto PixelDrive Cordless Screwdriver Hoto’s latest electric screwdriver delivers an adjustable 6Nm of torque, along with a built-in pixelated display that lets you check the battery life and other info. Where to Buy: $79

The Verge·Tech·22d ago

Read The BRUTAL Email Xbox's CEO Just Sent About LAYOFFS

Last month, there were murmurs that “major job cuts” were coming for Xbox. Now, Microsoft is cutting 4,800 roles, with 1,600 impacting its Xbox division today. In an email to employees, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma called it “the most significant restructuring in Xbox history.” In the email, Sharma said she “made the difficult decision” to cut 3,200 roles—including the 1,600 cut today—by the end of the financial year in July 2027. The other 1,600 cuts are in addition to the 4,800 employees leaving Micro

Fast Company·Tech·22d ago

Why 4,800 Microsoft Employees Just Lost Their JOBS Overnight

Microsoft lays off 4,800 in companywide cuts  The Seattle Times Resetting XBOX  XBOX Wire Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as Xbox studios spin off in gaming reset  USA Today Microsoft’s Xbox to Cut 3,200 Jobs, Divest Five Studios in Major Overhaul  Bloomberg.com "Today is a difficult day": So far, Xbox's cuts haven't targeted Blizzard (for now) — President Johanna Faries emails staff  Windows Central

Google News·Tech·21d ago
Business

Sky Just Made a $2.1 Billion BET on British Television

Sky has agreed to acquire ITV’s Media and Entertainment business for total consideration of up to £1.6 billion ($2.14 billion). The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2027, will separate ITV Studios into a standalone global content business and return roughly £950 million ($1.27 billion) to shareholders. The consideration comprises £1.2 billion […]

Variety·Business·22d ago

OPEC+ Just Made a Move That Could Change Gas PRICES

OPEC+ countries say they will expand monthly oil production  Al Jazeera Oil slips after OPEC+ agrees to raise output targets  CNBC OPEC, Allies Hike Output Again as Hormuz Traffic Starts Recovering  WSJ Asian shares slip as earnings loom, oil weighed by supply  Reuters Oil prices hover near pre-conflict levels as OPEC+ boosts output again  Fox Business

The 3 Core Principles Every Leader MUST Master to Communicate

One of the most frustrating things I hear from leaders is, “We had a great strategy, but just couldn’t execute it.” Clearly, if it was a great strategy, you would be able to execute it. If you couldn’t, you made bad assumptions about your capabilities, the competition, the marketplace, or something else.  This is related to an insight from the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. He argued that we cannot have a private language that exists only inside our own minds. Unless we can express an idea in

The Billion-Dollar Company Built With No VC and No NETWORK

Whatever my brother and I built, we built on a foundation generations of Americans had laid long before we arrived. When people hear that we built a company that eventually went public on Nasdaq and surpassed a billion dollars in value, they often focus on the outcome. I think about the beginning. The first time a venture capitalist called our office, I had to ask others what “venture capital” meant. My brother and I were unlikely participants in Silicon Valley’s success story. We had no Ivy Lea

Oscar Health's CEO on the RADICAL Plan to Fix American Healthcare

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning. Mark Bertolini is no stranger to scale. When he was CEO of Aetna, he helped orchestrate the health insurer’s 2018 s

Why ITV's Boss Thinks Regulators Will Let Them BUY Sky

Following news on Monday morning that NBCUniversal-owned Sky is acquiring 70-year-old British public service broadcaster ITV, ITV CEO Carolyn McCall joined a series of calls with investors and media to talk through logistics. On the investor call following the announcement, McCall said the sale reflects years of the ITV board weighing its strategic options — […]

Variety·Business·22d ago

The Career Ladder You Knew Is DISAPPEARING

There is a line in almost every graduation speech: The future is yours. This year, it lands differently. For many graduates, the future does not feel like a clear horizon. It feels unclear, unstable, and harder to predict than in years past. That uncertainty surfaced at commencement ceremonies this spring where students had mixed and largely skeptical reactions to how AI opportunities were presented to them from their speakers. Graduates are closely watching generative AI reshape writing, analys

Does Gen Z Even KNOW What Number They Need to Retire?

What’s your number? This is the first question I ask when considering a new hire. I expect those I ask to know what it costs for them to live—not just to survive, but to thrive. I start with this question because it gives me a chance to understand a prospective employee’s expectations and needs, and to assess my ability to meet them. Since 2018, I have worked with close to 2,000 high school students, providing them with paid summer work experience. Most had never considered their number before.

Breaking

Inside the BILLION-Dollar Business Behind Your Favorite Creators

We’ve got another special episode of Decoder today, recorded at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in the South of France. I’m talking with Ali Berman and Raina Penchansky, who run the Creators division at United Talent Agency. UTA is an enormous talent agency. Half the people you’ve ever heard speak or perform or who show up anywhere have UTA agents representing them. For full disclosure, that includes me! UTA handled the sale of the forthcoming Decoder book. Which means I paid them money, m

Admin Assistants Face EXTINCTION — But Some Are Using AI to Survive

With their numbers already in decline, secretaries and administrative assistants face another growing threat: artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude that can accomplish aspects of their workload with a tap. Employment projection data offers a grim outlook for the women-dominated profession that may be particularly vulnerable to AI-induced job displacement compared to the broader workforce. But some admins are embracing the technology — and even using it as a tool to get ahead. Dea

Wall Street Just DUMPED Housing at a Rate That Should Terrify You

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Ever since rates spiked and the Pandemic Housing Boom fizzled out in spring 2022, institutional single-family rental (SFR) operators have pulled way back from buying up homes on the resale market—the math just isn’t as appealing right now. Home prices and rents are no longer ripping, holding costs (property taxes and insurance) have jumped, capital markets have shifted their attent

How American Brands Are Surviving a Nation SPLIT in Two

The United States’ 250th birthday carries ambitions to galvanize Americans behind nationwide community-service drives and patriotic brand launches. Well-known U.S. nonprofits hope to inspire a record-setting level of volunteerism, while major companies such as Walmart and Coca-Cola are sponsoring tributes and selling limited-edition merchandise. But the private sector’s unifying ambitions have been met with a mixed response, complicated by an uneasy national mood. Fewer Americans see their count

Breaking

What Klarna's Banking Ambitions Could MEAN for Your Money

The buy now, pay later fintech company Klarna wants to become a real bank. The Swedish company just announced its plans to establish a U.S.-based subsidiary known as Klarna Bank USA. If approved, the FDIC-backed bank would set up shop out of Utah. “Banking is built on trust,” Klarna CEO and co-founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski said in the announcement. “We’ve seen firsthand the appetite for a fairer, more transparent approach in the U.S., and our own banking license is the natural next step.”  Wit

Breaking

The Investors Who Lost BILLIONS Betting on Trump's Stocks

‘I’m Now Broke’: Meet The Investors Who Lost Billions Buying Trump Stocks And Crypto  Forbes Wes Moore: There is ‘something fundamentally wrong’ with Trump making $1B in crypto money  The Hill Opinion | Trump's financial disclosure shows his corruption hitting a new low  MS NOW Trump ethics disclosure throws curveball at Senate crypto talks  Roll Call Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin  The New York Times

Politics

Why This Rising Democrat Just QUIT Michigan's Senate Race

Mallory McMorrow suspends Senate campaign in Michigan  CBS News Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary  The New York Times Mallory McMorrow drops out of Michigan’s crucial Democratic Senate primary  CNN Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow ends bid for US Senate  The Guardian Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspends her Michigan Senate campaign and scrambles the pivotal race  AP News

Why Voters Are Starting to Sound EXACTLY Like Trump

Voters are Sounding More and More Like Trump on Birthright Citizenship  The Bulwark Congress should restrict birthright citizenship, House speaker says  USA Today These Justices Are Not Impartial  The Atlantic A Narrowing Vision of America  Washington Monthly Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds  NPR

Why Trump Just Intervened in a SOCCER Player's Red Card

Folarin Balogun was surprisingly cleared by FIFA to play for the United States Men's National Team in the World Cup against Belgium on Monday.

CNBC·Politics·22d ago

What Trump OVERRULED As Crowds Fled the National Mall

Trump says he overruled plan to cancel Mall celebration amid weather evacuations  The Washington Post National Mall to reopen after weather evacuation at July 4 celebrations  WUSA9 In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes  The New York Times What Trump’s July 4 Speech Revealed  The Atlantic Trump Said a Bunch of Weird Stuff About History in July 4th Speech  Rolling Stone

Why a Rising Democratic Star Just ABANDONED Her Senate Dream

Mallory McMorrow drops out of Democratic primary for Michigan Senate seat  The Washington Post Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary  The New York Times Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow ends bid for US Senate  The Guardian Mallory McMorrow drops out of Michigan’s crucial Democratic Senate primary  CNN McMorrow suspends campaign for Michigan Senate seat  Politico

Trump Just Rang Wall Street's Bell — And Tied His Presidency to WHAT Happens Next

Trump rings Wall Street’s opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains  AP News Trump rings opening bell to mark first day of trading for Trump Accounts  CNN Trump Accounts are now live. Here's how they work  USA Today Trump rings opening bell at White House with raft of CEOs in first-of-its-kind market open  CNBC Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains  6abc Philadelphia

The American Ideal That's STILL Under Attack

The Patrouille de France perform a flyover during the Sail4th 250 Tall Ships Parade along the Hudson River in New York on July 4th, 2026. | Photo by John Lamparski/Bloomberg via Getty Images The United States of America recently turned 250 years old. What a spectacle! The fireworks were amazing, and millions of proud people celebrated across the nation - even around the world. France lit up the Eiffel Tower; Japan had fireworks. French fighter jets flew above New York City with trails of red,

White House ACCUSES Smithsonian of 'Extreme Political ACTIVISM'

White House report accuses Smithsonian museum of ‘extreme political activism’  The Washington Post White House report accuses Smithsonian leaders of 'extreme' activism  USA Today White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can’t be trusted  NBC News White House report accuses Smithsonian leadership of radical ideology  CNN White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’  The New York Times

Breaking

What Prosecutors Just REVEALED About the Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk

Live Updates: Prosecutors Begin Detailing Case Against Tyler Robinson, Accused Charlie Kirk Assassin  The New York Times Charlie Kirk’s accused killer Tyler Robinson appears in court for multiday hearing  CNN Erika Kirk Attends Hearing for Man Accused of Killing Her Husband  The New York Times Charlie Kirk's family attends hearing for suspect charged in his murder  BBC Live updates: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial  AP News

The Assault Allegation That Could END Graham Platner's Career

Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her  Politico Once an ally, progressive influencer Cheyenne Hunt turns her focus against Graham Platner  NBC News Graham Platner’s Sexting Controversy: Progressive Leaders Downplay Scandal, Cite Maturity - Analyst Coverage Count  dars.gov.et Graham Platner Accused of Sexual Assault, Denies Allegation  TMZ Woman who accused Graham Platner of abuse says New York Times 'twisted' her story  KABB

He Criticized ICE Online — Then Federal Agents Showed Up at His DOOR

He wrote a scathing message to ICE. Federal agents showed up at his door.  The Washington Post Man sues DHS after agents tracked him down for sending a scathing email to ICE  NPR ICE sent officers to a man’s home over an email. Now he’s suing  AP News ICE’s Internal Watchdog Is Now Investigating Online Critics  WIRED An Email. A Knock at the Door. A Suit Alleges a Threat to Free Speech.  The New York Times

International

Why Venezuela's Earthquake Death Toll Is About to SOAR

Interim president says unrest will not break out despite anger at official response to the 24 June disaster Venezuela’s interim president has defended her country’s emergency response to the twin earthquakes that have killed more than 3,000 people, vowing the country would not descend into social unrest. Many Venezuelans have expressed anger at what they see as the US-backed government’s inadequate response to the 24 June disaster before international teams arrived. Continue reading...

The Three Sons Who Appeared at Khamenei's Funeral — But NOT His Successor

Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor  Reuters Exhausted by Iran War, Tehran Transforms for Khamenei’s Funeral  The New York Times Iranians demand revenge at funeral ceremonies for supreme leader killed during war  Fortune Iran mourns supreme leader for a second day as millions flood streets, some calling for revenge  NBC News Iran war live: Tehran prepares for Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession  Al Jazeera

The MONSTER Storm About to Slam Pacific Islands

Super typhoon Bavi nears Pacific islands with huge wind gusts  BBC Guam and surrounding Pacific islands brace for impact of Super Typhoon Bavi  NPR 3 Facts About Super Typhoon Bavi. One Of The Strongest Storms Of 2026  Forbes US Northern Marianas Threatened by Second Super Typhoon in 2026  Bloomberg.com Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Prepare for Powerful Typhoon  The New York Times

Breaking

Russia Launches MASSIVE Attack on Kyiv as Buildings Crumble

Breaking: Residential buildings damaged in Kyiv as Russia launches large-scale missile, drone attack  The Kyiv Independent Russia attacks Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles on eve of critical NATO summit  CNN Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 2, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Russia bombards Kyiv in deadliest strike this year, killing at least 30 people  Reuters Ukraine: Russia strikes kill 4 as Kyiv holds day of mourning  DW.com

The SUPER Typhoon About to Slam the Pacific Islands

Guam and surrounding Pacific islands brace for impact of Super Typhoon Bavi  NPR 'Catastrophic' Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota  Yahoo Super typhoon Bavi nears Pacific islands with huge wind gusts  BBC US Northern Marianas Threatened by Second Super Typhoon in 2026  Bloomberg Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Prepare for Powerful Typhoon  The New York Times

Why the Philippines' Second Most Powerful Person Faces IMPEACHMENT

Sara Duterte: why is the Philippines vice-president facing an impeachment trial?  The Guardian Philippine Senate opening the politically volatile impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte  The Hill Bam Aquino to file motion to publicize Sara Duterte impeachment evidence  Inquirer.net Impeachment Trial of Philippine Vice President Set to Begin  The New York Times Sara Duterte Faces Impeachment Trial With Philippine Presidential Dream At Stake  Bloomberg.com

Super Typhoon Bavi Just Made LANDFALL Near Guam

Fierce winds hit US Pacific territories as Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall near Guam  AP News 'Major' damage as Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota  Yahoo Typhoon Bavi Pounds Guam and Other Pacific U.S. Territories  The New York Times Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands with huge wind gusts  BBC Super Typhoon Bavi brings intense winds to Guam and surrounding Pacific islands  NPR

The Politician Now in Custody After PLUNDER Warrant Issued

Marcoleta in custody after arrest warrant issued for plunder case  ABS-CBN Marcoleta to be detained at Payatas jail over plunder case  Inquirer.net Philippine Court Orders Arrest of Duterte-Allied Senator  Bloomberg.com Another Philippine senator arrested on allegations of large-scale plunder  The Seattle Times Duterte Ally Arrested Over Plunder Charge Ahead of Impeachment Trial  U.S. News & World Report

Why the Philippines Is Bracing for Its Most EXPLOSIVE Trial Yet

Sara Duterte: Arrests and high security as Philippines braces for impeachment trial  BBC Impeachment trial begins for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte  NBC News Impeachment trial of Philippine VP Sara Duterte to open in divided Senate  Reuters The Philippine vice-president goes on trial  The Economist Sara Duterte: why is the Philippines vice-president facing an impeachment trial?  The Guardian

Why Kyiv Woke Up to Its DEADLIEST Morning in Days

Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 7  AP News Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit  CNN Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 11  WPLG Local 10 Kyiv struck in deadly strikes on eve of Nato talks, killing nine  BBC Deadly Russian Strikes Rock Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit  The New York Times

The Funeral Procession That Marks the END of an Era in Iran

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral  AP News Live updates: New supreme leader yet to appear as Tehran prepares for largest day of Khamenei’s funeral  CNN Iran Live Updates: Crowds Gather in Tehran for Ayatollah’s Funeral Procession  The New York Times Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor  Reuters World in Brief: Iranians begin funeral procession for Khamenei; Russia attacks Kyiv ahead of NATO summi

The Vice President Facing a Trial That Could SHATTER a Dynasty

Philippine Senate opens the politically volatile impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte  AP News Philippines: Sara Duterte impeachment trial live updates  BBC Impeachment trial of Philippine VP Sara Duterte to open in divided Senate  Reuters Gatchalian: Senate ready for all scenarios  Inquirer.net Sara Duterte: why is the Philippines vice-president facing an impeachment trial?  The Guardian

Breaking

The Missile Test That Just Put the Entire Pacific on EDGE

Launch comes just hours after Australia and Fiji sign defence agreement as expert says timing not a coincidence China has conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific just hours after Australia signed a defence agreement with Fiji, sparking condemnation from Canberra and regional leaders. The Australian foreign minister, Penny Wong, said the missile test was “destabilising” to the region while her New Zealand counterpart, Winston Peters, described it as “deeply concerning”. Continue

Breaking

China's Missile Test That Has the Pacific SCRAMBLING for Answers

China test-launches ballistic missile from sub in South Pacific, drawing protests  CBS News China Tests Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific, Angering Neighbors  The New York Times Chinese Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Long-Range Missile  WSJ China conducts rare long-range missile test, rattling U.S. allies  NBC News China tests missile in the Pacific hours after Australia-Fiji alliance signed  BBC

The RUPTURE Between Europe and America That Can't Be UNDONE

‘There Is No Going Back’: The Inside Story of Europe’s Rupture With America  WSJ Trump’s Tablet-Throwing Oval Office Meltdown Revealed  The Daily Beast America’s accountability crisis is coming for Europe too  politico.eu World leaders secretly met to hatch a plan for how deal with 'not reasonable' Trump  Alternet Das „Quiet Quitting“ Europas und die inneramerikanischen Gegenkräfte zur Anti-Europa-Politik der USA unter Donald Trump  Xpert.Digital - Konrad Wolfenstein

Bengal Tigers Born in Cuba Despite Nation's Energy CRISIS

Arrival of endangered cats, including rare white cub, revitalises team straining under fuel and medicine shortages For the Cuban zookeeper Ángel Cordero, the sight of four Bengal ⁠tiger cubs playing in a cage at the Cuban national zoo is a small miracle on an island stifled by shortages ⁠of fuel, medicine and ⁠days-long power outages. The ​birth of these endangered big cats – including an exceedingly rare white tiger – has revitalised a team of zoo workers, he said. Continue reading...

What Russia Just Did to Kyiv Hours Before NATO's CRITICAL Meeting

Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s capital ahead of key NATO meeting  The Washington Post Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit  CNN Zelensky Urges 'Strong Decisions' at NATO Summit After Russia Launches Another Deadly Attack on Kyiv  Time Magazine Russia’s missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 21  Anchorage Daily News Deadly Russian Strikes Rock Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit  The New York Times

Why Canada Just Spent Billions on German Submarines Nobody Saw COMING

TKMS beats South Korean rival to multibillion-dollar contract that will deepen Canada’s Nato ties Canada has selected a German consortium to build a dozen cutting-edge submarines in one of the country’s largest-ever defence contracts that will further deepen its Nato ties before a crucial summit this week. On Monday the prime minister, Mark Carney, announced the winner of a tightly contested battle for the lucrative government contract to replace their fleet of ageing, secondhand subs, most of w

Hamas Just Dissolved Its Government — Here's What They're DEMANDING Now

Hamas dissolves Gaza government, presses for progress on stalled peace plan  Reuters Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government as US-brokered ceasefire plan stalls  CNN Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body  Al Jazeera Hamas dissolves Gaza government ahead of eventual transfer of power to technocrats  The Times of Israel Hamas Says Its Gaza Government Resigns to Hand Power to Palestinian Technocrats  Haaretz

The Caribbean Nation That Just Lost Power AGAIN — For the Third Time

The impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before the US imposed a blockade in January Cuba on Monday suffered its third nationwide power outage since the start of the year, the state electricity company said. The impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before US president Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, which has depleted the already dwindling supply of fuel for Cuba’s power plants. Continue reading...

What Turkey Is Doing to Its Citizens Before NATO Leaders ARRIVE

Turkey intensifies crackdown on public life in run-up to Nato summit in Ankara  The Guardian More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey  Reuters Turkey detains journalists and comic in crackdown before Nato summit  Financial Times Turkey Cracks Down on Press as NATO Leaders Gather in Ankara  Bloomberg.com Turkey steps up arrests ahead of NATO summit  DW.com

What Iranian Mourners Are DEMANDING After Khamenei's Funeral

Iranian mourners call for vengeance on Trump during Khamenei funeral procession  Reuters Live Updates: Trump says U.S. will win Iran war "one way or the other" as Tehran holds funeral for supreme leader  CBS News Khamenei family mourns, but Mojtaba’s absence fuels public insecurity  Al Jazeera Massive crowd chants ‘Death to America’ as Khamenei’s casket winds through Tehran  The Washington Post Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei  Anchora

Why Thousands Are FLEEING as Typhoon Maysak Strikes China

Tropical storm causes extreme flooding in south of the country with heavy rainfall expected in coming days A tropical storm has killed two people, caused dam breaches and forced tens of thousands to evacuate in southern China Typhoon Maysak killed two people in Nanning, in China’s southern Guangxi province. Maysak – which lashed Vietnam and China’s southern island province of Hainan over the weekend – will dump the water it sucked up on its way ⁠across the South China Sea as it weakens and heads

Why China Is Telling Critics NOT to Overinterpret Its Missile Test

The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government China’s missile test in the Pacific did not comply with international law and was conducted with “insufficient notice” to nearby countries, according to the US and Australia as international condemnation grows. But a Chinese government spokesperson claimed the test was “safe” and part of “routine” military training, telling critics to “not over-interpret it.” Continue rea

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Why Young Adults Are Aging FASTER Than Their Parents

Young adults appear to be aging faster than the previous generation, which could explain the rising early onset cancer rates. ZeynepKaya/Getty Images Researchers say younger generations appear to be aging faster than previous generations. They say the phenomenon may explain why certain cancers are rising drastically in young adults. The reasons for faster biological aging aren’t clear, but unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyles, and exposure to carcinogens are likely factors. Younger generati

Healthline·Health·22d ago

The TWO-HOUR Weekly Habit That Could Save Women's Hearts

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·22d ago

The Louisiana Man Who Just Made Medical HISTORY

A Louisiana man has become the first in the Gulf South to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease using gene therapy. Image Credit: Marti Sans/Stocksy Daniel Cressy of Louisiana has become the first person in the Gulf South to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease. The milestone highlights the growing promise of gene-editing therapies for the blood disorder, which disproportionately affects Black people. Cost, insurance approval, and limited access remain barriers for many eligib

Healthline·Health·22d ago

The Simple Activity That Could REVERSE Your Cancer Risk

New research shows that prolonged periods of sitting or lying down could increase the risk of certain cancers. Image Credit: Justin Paget/Getty Images A new study found that prolonged sedentary behaviors can raise the risk of various cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancer.  Replacing just 1 hour of prolonged sedentary behavior per day with light physical activity reduced the risk of cancer death by 12%.  While the findings don’t establish causality, they can help guide

Healthline·Health·22d ago

The Gym Supplement That Might Actually 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·22d ago

The Sleep Hormone That Could END 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·22d 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·22d ago

The 10 Common Medications That Could Make Heat DEADLY

Certain medications, like GLP-1s, antidepressants, and beta-blockers, can increase your risk for heat-related illnesses. Image Credit: Evgeniya Pavlova/Getty Images Certain types of medications can make people more prone to heat-related illness. These include antidepressants, GLP-1 medications, and beta-blockers.  They can cause dehydration, reduced sweating, and problems regulating temperature. It’s important to keep cool and drink plenty of water during hot weather, and if you experience s

Healthline·Health·22d ago

Why Doctors Missed Carrie Ann Inaba's Disease for YEARS

Photo Courtesy of Carrie Ann Inaba Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba is opening up about her journey living with Sjögren disease. Sjögren disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the glands responsible for producing saliva and tears. Inaba lived with symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis. Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) judge Carrie Ann Inaba began experiencing a variety of symptoms she couldn’t explain in her 20s. They included corneal damage to her eyes, dry mouth

Healthline·Health·22d ago

The Truth About Statins That Doctors Want You to KNOW

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·22d ago

The Viral Overdose Video and the EMT's URGENT Warning

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·22d ago

The Shot That Could Replace Your DAILY Diabetes Medication

A new biweekly GLP-1 injection has been shown to significantly reduce blood sugar in a clinical trial. Image Credit: Hannes P Albert/picture alliance via Getty Images A new GLP-1 medication demonstrated efficacy in reducing blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes in a phase 2b clinical trial.  Bofanglutide is a biweekly (once every 2 weeks) injection compared to once-weekly shots like Ozempic and Wegovy.  The new biweekly GLP-1 also led to weight loss and improvement in cardiometabolic ri

Healthline·Health·22d ago

Why Ozempic Users Are Having FEWER Strokes Than Everyone Else

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·22d ago

Millions May Be Getting the WRONG Cholesterol Test

A new study suggests that apoB, a blood test that measures harmful cholesterol particles, is better than standard LDL cholesterol testing for deciding who needs more intensive treatment. Researchers found it could prevent more heart attacks and strokes while remaining cost-effective for the U.S. healthcare system.

The Shampoo Recall That Could Give You a BACTERIAL Infection

A shampoo manufacturer has initiated a nationwide recall of two of its products due to concerns that the shampoos may be contaminated with a drug-resistant bacterium that could harm users. Here’s what you need to know about the shampoo recall and the bacterium at the center of it. What’s happened? Last week, the consumer products company, Kao USA Inc., announced a voluntary recall of two products made by its subsidiary Oribe, which makes various haircare products, including shampoos and conditio

The PARASITE Outbreak Nobody Saw Coming Has Reached 17 States

The CDC has reported a spread of a parasitic infection that causes diarrhea across 17 states, with a large cluster in Michigan. Image Credit: Catherine McQueen/Getty The CDC is raising concerns about the spread of a parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea.  Cyclosporiasis is typically spread through contaminated food or water.  The CDC reported 145 cases across 17 states between May 1 and June 16. The FDA is working with the CDC to identify the potential sources of the parasitic infection

Healthline·Health·22d ago

The GENERIC Drug That Could Destroy Big Pharma's Weight-Loss EMPIRE

Federal regulators have agreed to review a Swiss pharmaceutical company’s applications for two cheaper generic versions of Zepbound and Mounjaro. MK Photo/Alamy Stock Photo Federal regulators have agreed to review the applications from Swiss pharmaceutical company Sandoz for two cheaper generic versions of the tirzepatide medications Zepbound and Mounjaro. Eli Lilly’s patents on those two brand-name drugs are valid in the United States until 2036, but they are expiring in other countries. Ex

Healthline·Health·21d ago
Sports

The Drug That Could Change SPORTS Forever

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·22d ago

England vs. Mexico: What the EXPERTS Are Predicting for Round of 16

England vs. Mexico odds, lines, predictions: 2026 World Cup Round of 16 picks from proven soccer expert  SportsLine World Cup live updates: Mexico, England locked in all-time classic  ESPN World Cup serenade: Mexican fans blast horns outside hotel to disrupt England players' sleep  AP News Mexico vs. England Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match  FOX Sports Mexico hopes to lean on altitude and hostile fans to upset England in World Cup  NBC News

The HEARTBREAK That Ended Mexico's World Cup Dreams at Home

Playing at altitude with the passionate backing of 80,824 fans at Estadio Azteca, and with a man advantage for most of the second half, Mexico scored twice but could never equalize and lost 3-2.

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The Phone Call That Just Changed EVERYTHING About a World Cup Red Card

The American striker Folarin Balogun is eligible to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday night after soccer officials reversed his one-game ban.

The 25 Soccer Stars Everyone Will Be WATCHING at the World Cup

Despite the worst efforts of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, an embarrassing figure who pals around with Putin, flies across the world on a jet provided by Qatar (just like Trump!), gifted Trump a “FIFA Peace Prize” for reasons unknown, and is reported to have rescinded a red card against the U.S. under pressure from Trump, […]

Variety·Sports·22d ago
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The Numbers Behind the World Cup That Are SHOCKING Networks

The FIFA World Cup tournament barreled into North America this year amid a tide of nativism, political polarization in the U.S. and the usual uncertainty over how well the quadrennial men’s soccer championship would play with American sports fans — especially as this year’s 39-day competition collided directly with the America 250 celebrations. After 25 […]

Variety·Sports·22d ago
Entertainment

Why Springsteen Says Standing Up to Trump Makes Him a TRUE Patriot

Bruce Springsteen said during his recent PBS special, “Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song,” that being a true patriot is all about coming face-to-face with America’s flaws and encouraging the government and your fellow citizens to do better. “I believe in critical patriotism,” Springsteen said. “I believe that’s the definition of a patriot, you know, […]

The DANGEROUS Request That Could Destroy House of the Dragon

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen got a slap in the face from her hand of the queen, Corlys Velaryon, on tonight’s episode of “House of the Dragon,” when the Sea Snake publicly called out Rhaenyra’s sons (his […]

The Hidden SECRETS Woven Into Lestat's Rockstar Wardrobe

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “New York,” the fifth episode of “The Vampire Lestat,” now streaming on AMC+. When costume designer Lex Wood started planning the wardrobe for “The Vampire Lestat” — or Season 3 of “Interview with the Vampire” — she had one word in mind: color. And lots of it, to reflect the […]

The Animated Film That Just DETHRONED China's Box Office Champion

Universal’s “Minions & Monsters” debuted at the No. 1 spot at the China box office during the July 3–5 weekend, grossing RMB111.5 million ($16.4 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. Taopiaopiao’s sci-fi comedy “Keep Real” opened in second place, securing $10.5 million over the weekend frame. Including early previews, the film has reached a […]

The Camp Miasma Story Coming to AUSTRALIA That Nobody's Ready For

Mubi has expanded its theatrical distribution partnership with Madman Entertainment, tapping the independent Australian and New Zealand distributor to sub-release five films theatrically across the region, including several Cannes and Berlinale prize winners. Madman will open Jane Schoenbrun’s “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” first, on Aug. 6 in Australia and Aug. 20 in […]

The Disappeared Colombians Whose Stories Must Be Told BEFORE It's Too Late

When director Juan Miguel Gelacio first began listening to the stories of mothers searching for their disappeared sons in Colombia, he thought it would make an interesting documentary. Then, he believed their accounts would lend themselves beautifully to a short fiction film. As the project evolved, Gelacio onboarded his “Jungle” co-director Esteban Hoyos García, who […]

George Clooney's Venice Honor: What This REALLY Means

The Venice Film Festival will honor George Clooney with its 2026 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. Clooney – who is one of only three people to have been nominated in six different Oscar categories throughout his career (best picture, director, lead actor, supporting actor, original screenplay and adapted screenplay) – will be celebrated on the […]

Anurag Kashyap's Surprising Move Into Bangladeshi CINEMA

Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap has come on board as presenter of Bangladeshi drama “Delupi,” with the film set to carry the “Anurag Kashyap Presents” banner across its release and promotional campaigns going forward. “Delupi” had its international premiere in the Bright Future section of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) earlier this year. The premiere […]

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How the Internet Made Witchcraft MAINSTREAM — Then Lost It

In the recent hit horror movie Obsession, the main character’s search for a birthday present takes him to an occult-focused shop, where he buys a novelty wish-granting talisman that turns out to be very real. The scene was filmed at The Green Man, a real metaphysical shop in Burbank, California, that has reportedly seen a burst of traffic from fans of the film. But the shop’s appearance in Obsession also reflects a broader cultural shift. Like other Southern California businesses that have becom

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Why Secret Cinema's 'Pirates' Pre-Sales Just Broke Every RECORD

When TodayTix acquired Secret Cinema in 2022 for a reported $100 million, it marked a new era for the company, which started life as a ragtag bunch of film enthusiasts trying to bring movies to life. Originally, the screenings were kept secret (hence the name) and staged in out-of-the-way locations with audiences only finding out […]

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Why 'Replica' Is Leading Next Interactive's Showcase LINEUP

Next Interactive Studio unveiled its slate of interactive films and its self-developed interactive cinema ecosystem at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, drawing more than 100 audience members to “play” a film live at the festival. The showcase’s centerpiece was “Replica,” one of the first Chinese-language interactive animated features. The film was co-produced with Kinlea […]

Why Netflix's France Chief Just Called New Rules 'TOO FAR'

Netflix France’s VP of content Pauline Dauvin has warned that France’s newly expanded investment obligations for streamers risk turning cultural diversity into a “checklist,” arguing that rules designed to broaden creative output could threaten editorial freedom and weaken the country’s production ecosystem. In an op-ed published in Le Monde and titled “More Obligations, Less Diversity: […]

The RESTORED Director's Cut That Could Change How You See a Classic

Kevin Costner’s 1990 Western “Dances With Wolves,” about an American Civil War soldier who forges a relationship with a group of Lakota Indians, is getting a new 4K restoration that will launch at the upcoming Locarno Film Festival. The cult classic, which earned Costner the best director prize at the 1991 Oscars, along with six […]

Why Ali Fazal REFUSES to Play the Same Character Twice

Ali Fazal has spent a decade and a half deliberately refusing to sit still. He credits his mother for it. Bombarded with world cinema from an early age, he came out of college convinced the industry was bigger than what he’d been shown, and he built a career designed to prove it. “I have to […]

How 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Changed Latin American TELEVISION Forever

Colombia’s burgeoning Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) opens its doors even wider to welcome young wannabe producers from Central America, the Caribbean and Andean countries this year, thanks to an alliance with Netflix. In past years, only Colombian producers participated in the training and networking sessions. This time, out of the 40 participants, with ages ranging […]

The Michaela Coel Play That's About to Make a SHOCKING Return

Lauryn Ajufo, the British actress who landed a British Independent Film Award nomination for “Boiling Point,” is set to step into the role that first launched Michaela Coel’s career in an upcoming revival of Coel’s landmark semi-autobiographical one-woman debut play. “Chewing Gum Dreams,” originally developed by Coel as her final-year show at the Guildhall School […]

The Movie Where an AI 'ACTOR' Just Landed the Lead ROLE

Tilly Norwood, the AI “actor” who sparked a frenzy of anger in Hollywood and across the wider industry in late 2025, is set to front her first feature film. “Misaligned,” announced by Particle 6, the AI-focussed studio behind Norwood, is described as a comedy-drama telling a “coming-of-age story infused with existential AI chaos.” Set inside […]

Inside Scott Free's Epic 'FALL of Rome' Series

The global immediacy of TV and some not so welcome knock-on effects proved the focus of one of the biggest panels at this year’s Italian Global Series, featuring David W. Zucker, chief creative officer at Scott Free, and Steve Stark, chairman and executive producer at Toluca Pictures (“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Fargo,” “Vikings,” “Wednesday”). Zucker, who […]

The Shark Thriller Filmed at 8,600 FEET Above Sea Level

When the producers of shark thriller “The Black Demon” decided to make a sequel, making it in Colombia was a no-brainer. Mucho Mas Media, led by Javier Chapa, had already shot three other movies in the country with local production company Jaguar Bite. The first pic they shot in Colombia, golf drama “The Long Game,” […]

Sarajevo's CineLink Reveals Market Lineups and Cannes PARTNERSHIP

CineLink, the industry program of Sarajevo Film Festival, has completed the lineups for the Co-Production Market and CineLink Drama sections. It has also announced a new €10,000 ($11,400) award and a partnership with Cannes’ Critics’ Week. The final selections comprise 16 feature film projects and eight drama series projects, with women directing or co-directing nine […]

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Why Zendaya's Mouth Was FROZEN on Nolan's Set

Zendaya was in Iceland on the first day of filming her scenes for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and could not open her mouth to say her dialogue because of the freezing conditions. As if acting in her first Nolan movie wasn’t “nerve-racking” enough, the Emmy winner had to battle the elements to get the perfect […]

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The Film Festival Legend Who Just Passed at 85

Moritz de Hadeln, the Switzerland-based festival director known for heading the Locarno Film Festival, the Berlinale, and the Venice Film Festival, died on Saturday at a hospital in Nyon, Switzerland, Variety has confirmed. He was 85. Born in 1940 in Exeter, England, de Hadeln hailed from an artistic family. His grandfather, Detlev Freiherr von Hadeln, […]

Netflix's Myron Bolitar Series Just Cast Its LEADS

Netflix’s “Myron Bolitar” drama series has cast its three lead roles. Variety has learned that Colin Woodell will star in the title role alongside KJ Apa as Win Lockwood and Diane Guerrero as Esperanza Diaz. Netflix originally announced the series pickup in May as part of their upfront presentation to advertisers. The show is inspired […]

The Cinematography Legend Who Turned the Camera on HIMSELF — And Got Candid

Among the various talking heads in “Robert Richardson: The White Devil” — a simultaneously awestruck and cheerfully confrontational documentary about the celebrated American cinematographer — are the three big dogs essential to any discussion of his work: Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino and Oliver Stone, who all speak affectionately and perceptively about his artistry, and their […]

What Adam Sandler Whispered to Taylor and Travis at Their WEDDING

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid revealed to CNN that Adam Sandler’s officiant speech to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce during their July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden included the touching advice: “Kiss every chance you have. Every day. Whether you’re going to bed or going to work. Whenever, go ahead and kiss her.” “Adam […]

The 'Party Rock Anthem' Voice the World Just Lost at 37

Lauren Bennett, best known as a member of the groups Paradiso Girls and G.R.L. and for her appearance on LMFAO’s 2011 smash “Party Rock Anthem,” has died. She was 37. Bennett’s fellow G.R.L. members announced her death on Instagram, releasing a joint statement. “Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much […]

'Succession' Stars Reunite in a Film That Brings Them BACK Together

“Succession” duo Peter Friedman and David Rasche, who played Logan Roy loyalists Frank Vernon and Karl Muller on the HBO drama, reunite in the upcoming short “Elderwood.” From director Luke Gardiner, the 15-minute film also stars Laura Esterman (“Addams Family Values,” “I Know This Much Is True”). It follows Atticus, “a reserved widower whose quiet […]

The Taylor Swift Wedding Photos That NEVER Happened

The Taylor Swift wedding has an AI slop problem. Swift reportedly tied the knot with football star Travis Kelce on July 3 at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, joined by a massive entourage of celebrities including (to name just a few) Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid, Jack Antonoff, Tom Hanks, and former Disney CEO Bob Iger. Despite the undoubtedly star-studded guest list, no official photos of the wedding have been released, which, according to Variety, is a result of the couple’s watermarked, digit

Why Paramount+ Is Betting BIG on Texas Tech Football

Paramount+ has officially greenlit a docuseries on the Texas Tech University Red Raiders football team. The logline states, “Set in the intense world of college football, the docuseries follows the Texas Tech Red Raiders as Head Coach Joey McGuire builds a new team identity during a demanding offseason.” The four-episode series, which is currently untitled, […]

The 'Fourth Wing' Board Game With Art You've NEVER Seen

“Fourth Wing” fans can now test their dragon-riding skills off the page. Goliath Games has announced the launch of “Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader,” a new board game based on Rebecca Yarros’ blockbuster Empyrean series. The tabletop adaptation officially arrives July 15 — a date known to fans as Conscription Day — and is […]

Why Zendaya and Matt Damon Are Calling This Nolan Film His MAGNUM OPUS

“The Odyssey” has begun its grand voyage. Christopher Nolan’s major adaptation of Homer’s nearly 3,000 year-old Greek poem and arguably history’s most famous epic splashed down in London on Monday for its world premiere, the official launch of what many expect to become among the hottest releases of the summer (something that, given the $250 […]

The Film About Forced Sterilization Getting a U.S. REMAKE

Slovak director Ivan Ostrochovský is planning a U.S. remake of “Only Beautiful Things to Look At.” His latest drama, which premieres at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, is set in the 1980s and follows a doctor (Aňa Geislerová) who begins to question the forced sterilization of Romani women in former Czechoslovakia. “This was happening all around […]

Johnny Galecki's SURPRISE Return as Tennessee Williams

After taking a seven-year break from acting, “The Big Bang Theory” star Johnny Galecki is set to portray renowned playwright Tennessee Williams in the Chicago stage presentation of “Kowalski,” Variety has learned exclusively. Colin Hanlon (“Modern Family”) is directing the new play written by Gregg Ostrin for Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre Company, with performances running Sept. […]

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Emma D'Arcy on Rhaenyra's PARANOIA and That Daeron Swap

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Rhaenyra Targaryen has taken her (rightful, if you’re on the “Blacks” side) place on the Iron Throne and is now faced the realities of ruling — and cleaning up the mess left behind by her […]

Orbital Studios' Big Move to Television City Lot

Orbital Studios has relocated its LED walls to Television City, the former CBS studio on Los Angeles’ Fairfax Avenue. The virtual production company moved its headquarters from the L.A. Arts District to the historic lot once home to “The Carol Burnett Show” and “The Price Is Right.” The move provides LED volume possibilities for Television […]

The Internet Horror Universe That's About To Become Your Next OBSESSION

Indie genre label Spooky Pictures and global film and television studio Image Nation Studios are partnering to produce “V/H/S: SCP.” The feature-length project is the latest installment in the long-running “V/H/S” found-footage horror franchise, and the first feature-length addition to the online collective fiction project, the SCP (Special Containment Procedures) Foundation. Roy Lee and Steven […]

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What Critics Just Saw From Nolan Has Them Calling It PERFECTION

Christoper Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling the Oscar winner’s adaptation of Homer’s epic a “staggering achievement” with “flawless filmmaking.” It appears Nolan has another huge hit on his hands. “A filmmaking feast,” wrote Collider’s Peri Nemiroff. “A grand and gripping rendition of Homer’s epic, […]

Zara Larsson Just Made a Major LABEL Move

Zara Larsson has left her decade-plus home at Epic Records and signed with RCA Records, Variety can confirm. Two sources tell Variety that the pop star has inked a new deal with RCA. The sources say that Larsson was entertaining offers from multiple labels but that Sony, which houses subsidiaries Epic and RCA, wanted to […]

Chicago Fire PAs Just Won Something UNPRECEDENTED

Production assistants on “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med” have voted to ratify their first union contract, as part of a broader unionization campaign for P.A.’s. The deal covers 26 employees at “Chicago Med” and 35 at “Chicago Fire,” both of which are produced by Universal Television. The workers will be represented by LIUNA Local 724, […]

The ITV Deal That Could RESHAPE U.S. Television Forever

“ITV Studios is not for sale,” Carolyn McCall, boss of U.K. media conglomerate ITV, firmly told Variety three years ago. Despite persistent rumors the global production powerhouse was going to be snapped up – including potentially by Banijay or RedBird IMI – McCall has stayed true to her word. What few could have imagined back […]

The Woman Who Just Became the NEW Lara Croft

On the heels of a big launch for its new James Bond video game, “007 First Light,” and talks of another 007 film, Amazon is going all in on another classic British character with the upcoming debut of its “Tomb Raider” video game franchise and a live-action TV show. First up will be “Tomb Raider: […]

The 'Dutton Ranch' Murder That Left Its Star SOBBING

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the ninth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “El Padrino,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. In a series filled with beloved characters like Kelly Reilly’s Beth and Cole Hauser’s Rip, as well as acting legends like Annette Bening and Ed Harris, it’s no small feat that Natalie Alyn Lind stole […]

The Virtual Production Studio Coming to L.A.'s FAIRFAX District

Television City and Orbital Studios have partnered to bring a new virtual production studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District. The new LED volume will be based at 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Television City, and reflects Orbital’s steadfast commitment to providing best-in-class virtual production experiences for productions of all sizes, budgets, and creative aspirations. virtual production system built […]

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The Fourth of July Shooting That Left EIGHT Wounded

8 Wounded in Coney Island Shooting on Fourth of July  The New York Times At least eight shot, including four children, in New York’s Coney Island  The Guardian 8 injured, including 4 children, in Coney Island shooting  CBS News Coney Island shooting: Gunman opens fire at July 4 barbecue in Brooklyn, wounding 8, including 4 children  CNN Deadly Fourth of July: At least 6 killed in shootings, explosions that wound dozens across the country  NBC News

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What Those Who Waited Hours in the HEAT Finally Witnessed

National Mall fireworks reward those who had to sweat out a long wait  The Washington Post Fireworks begin moments before midnight — 4th of July updates  FOX 5 DC America 250 kicks off in nation's capital as Americans brave weather to celebrate Independence Day  Fox News Salute to America Celebration & Fireworks  freedom250.org How to Watch D.C.'s Record-Breaking July 4 Fireworks Show  Time Magazine

Google News·Other·22d ago

The TERRIFYING 15 Seconds That Ended a Hamptons Seaplane Trip

Their Seaplane Trip From the Hamptons Ends With a Scary 15 Seconds  The New York Times Small plane makes hard landing into New York’s East River, officials say  CNN Eight rescued from seaplane that made 'hard landing' in Manhattan river  BBC Seaplane carrying 10 people makes hard landing in East River; no injuries reported  ABC7 New York Seaplane carrying 8 passengers makes hard landing in East River  NBC New York

Google News·Other·22d ago

The DARK Side of America's Independence Day No One Saw Coming

Deadly Fourth of July: At least 6 killed in shootings, explosions that wound dozens across the country  NBC News At least eight shot, including four children, in New York’s Coney Island  The Guardian Coney Island shooting leaves 5 people injured, including 1 in critical condition  ABC7 New York Coney Island shooting: Gunman opens fire at July 4 barbecue in Brooklyn, wounding 8, including 4 children  CNN Masked suspect sought in shooting that left 8 people, including 4 children, wounded in Brookl

Google News·Other·22d ago

The FIREWORK That Nearly Took Down a Passenger Plane

Delta pilot says ‘big bang’ felt after flight apparently hit by fireworks while landing in Chicago  CNBC Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway Airport on Fourth of July  NBC 5 Chicago AUDIO: Delta Flight 'felt a big bang' after apparently being hit by firework while landing in Chicago  WPTZ 'Definitely felt a big bang': Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago  BBC Plane hit by firework: Delta Flight 1076 reportedly hit by firework near Chicago Midway International Air

Google News·Other·22d ago

The Firework That Hit a Plane Full of PASSENGERS

AUDIO: Delta Flight 'felt a big bang' after apparently being hit by firework while landing in Chicago  WPTZ Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway Airport on Fourth of July  NBC 5 Chicago Delta passengers report hours-long delays, cancellations on Atlanta-to-Chicago flights during busy holiday weekend  CBS News 'Definitely felt a big bang': Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago  BBC Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway  Chicago Sun-Times

Google News·Other·22d ago

The FIREWORK That Just Hit a Passenger Jet During Landing

Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport  CBS News Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway Airport on Fourth of July  NBC 5 Chicago Delta passengers report hours-long delays, cancellations on Atlanta-to-Chicago flights during busy holiday weekend  CBS News AUDIO: Delta Flight 'felt a big bang' after apparently being hit by firework while landing in Chicago  WPTZ 'Definitely felt a big bang': Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chi

Google News·Other·22d ago

I Spy

I’m just doing my job, but turns out, it feels lousy holding other people’s privacy in your hands. I've long argued that Hollywood has simultaneously set and ruined our expectations for smart glasses. But after binge-watching two seasons of Netflix's A Man on the Inside, this is perhaps the first time I've seen Hollywood, perhaps inadvertently, illustrate the biggest cultural problem with smart glasses as they stand today. In a nutshell, Ted Danson plays Charles Nieuwendyk, an elderly widower

The Verge·Other·22d ago

Meet Dr. Rubin: The Scientist Armed With a Mic and a BOWTIE

Dr. Rubin’s feed Bullshit is cheap but truth is expensive. Anyone with half a brain cell can post wild misinformation that goes mega viral, which wastes the time and expertise of highly trained people who feel an obligation to inform others of the truth. Today I want you to meet one of those highly-trained people, Dr. Zachary Rubin, who works on the front lines against scientific and medical misinformation. Rubin is a pediatric allergist and immunologist and author of the book All About Allerg

The Verge·Other·22d ago

How YouTubers Just Exposed a $65 MILLION Elder Fraud Ring

More than 30 defendants have been charged in a $65 million multinational fraud and money laundering scheme targeting elders across the United States, with a little help from the YouTubers behind channels Scammer Payback and Trilogy Media. Scammer Payback host Pierogi, alongside Trilogy Media’s Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik (who also host the Fox Nation […]

Variety·Other·22d ago

The Pringles Release That Has Everyone Asking the Same Question: WHY?

Some summer barbecues are about to look a little different thanks to an unexpected twist on one of America’s favorite cookout staples: the hot dog bun. Famed potato chip brand Pringles is putting buns front and center with new bun flavors just in time for National Hot Dog Day. Dubbed the Pringles Pop Dog Buns, the limited line of potato-based buns are infused with Pringles’ most popular flavors and adding a new flavor element to hot dog recipes. “We wanted to take something everyone knows and co

The Flooding That Just COLLAPSED a Store Roof in New Jersey

Weather recap: BJ's roof collapses as NJ floods, while Long Island sees heavy rain  NBC New York BJ’s roof collapse traps shoppers inside New Jersey store as rescue crews search damaged building  Fox News Roof collapse reported at BJ's Wholesale Club due to flooding in New Jersey  FOX Weather No injuries reported after roof collapses at BJ's Wholesale Club in Ocean Township  News12 | New Jersey BJ’s roof collapses during heavy rains in New Jersey  NBC News

Google News·Other·21d ago