Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Why the 'First' AI RANSOMWARE Attack Wasn't Really AI At All

An AI agent carried out the technical execution of a real-world ransomware attack for the first known time, but new details show a human still chose the victim, set up the infrastructure, and supplied stolen credentials — meaning it wasn't quite the fully autonomous cybercrime debut that last week's headlines suggested.

Why Silicon Valley Is Quietly ABANDONING Its AI Darlings

Recent model releases from Chinese companies including DeepSeek and Z.ai are seen by many as highly competitive compared to leading U.S. frontier systems.

Why Google Just Bet BIG on the Energy Source Everyone Abandoned

Proxima Fusion has raised $468 million as it looks to move towards commercializing the promising but infamously difficult technical challenge of nuclear fusion.

The BLOODBATH Coming to Microsoft That Nobody Saw COMING

Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs, Xbox to be hit hard  DW.com Resetting XBOX  XBOX Wire "The Job Search Can Wait": Laid-Off Xbox Employee's Heartfelt Advice To Colleagues  NDTV Exclusive: Xbox's CEO on 3,200 layoffs, four studios cut, and her blunt warning that 'we spread ourselves too thin'  Fortune Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, as Xbox unit downsizes and plans to spin off four gaming studios  CNBC

Google Just Released Its AI Rulebook — And It Changes EVERYTHING

Google has released their proposed framework on AI governance in America. I unpack it. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

The American Robots Now KILLING on Foreign Battlefields

Forterra has deployed more than 100

Where Podcast Listeners Are REALLY Discovering Their Next Obsession

New research reveals that YouTube and social media are key destinations for people looking to find new podcasts.

The Moment Humans Lost CONTROL of the Machines

In a world regulated by devices, humanity has become disconnected from the physical world—from stick-shift cars to postcards.

The HBO Executive's Secret to SURVIVING AI Disruption

Over the course of my career, I’ve built teams and transformed organizations through four major technological disruptions: web, social, mobile, and streaming.  Each wave arrived with the same promise and the same trap: Move fast, deploy broadly, figure out the ROI later. I navigated each of those disruptions inside HBO, one of the most beloved and high-profile cultural brands in the world. Bold in its DNA. Deeply risk-averse when it came to exposing that brand. Rooted in decades of success and a

Why Nothing's First B-Series Phone Is SKIPPING the US Market Entirely

Nothing is shaking up the branding of its cheapest phones, following up last year's Phone 3A Lite with a new Phone 4B. Combining design elements of the 4A and 4A Pro, it follows Nothing's previous cheaper handsets in skipping the US market. The company already uses the "A" branding to market its cheaper tier of products, and the first "B" phone sits another level below that. The 4B seemingly replaces the naming convention used for last year's Phone 3A Lite. Design-wise, it borrows a little from

Meet 'Project 2029' — The WAR on Everything That Annoys You

Remember Project 2025? Democrats are building their own governing blueprint, and one proposal takes aim at the "annoyance economy": robocalls, endless hold times, hidden fees and other everyday frustrations.

Why AI-Enhanced Sound Just Became Every Company's SECRET WEAPON

Currently AI systems cannot "read" audio and video files, making it difficult to search and index them. but there is new technology that may be fixing that.

The Earbuds That Can Record EVERYTHING You Listen To

Nothing is adding a new pink color option to its upgraded Ear 3A earbuds. | Image: Nothing Nothing announced a new pair of budget-friendly wireless earbuds, but not as part of the company's affordability-focused sub-brand, CMF. The new Nothing Ear 3A are available starting today through the company's online store for $99, which is the same price as Nothing's original Ear (a). That's good news in a time when price increases are becoming the norm, and somewhat surprising given the new 3A are int

Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED: An Affordable TV in Its Class

The brand’s UR9 competes with similar offerings from higher-end brands like Samsung and LG.

The Best iPhone 17 Cases After Testing 100+

Protect your expensive iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone Pro, or iPhone 17e with our favorite cases and screen protectors.

The AI Architecture Elements Leaders Need to Scale

With the rapid progress of AI capabilities and the move to agentic systems, organizations are expanding their use cases as the technology continues to grow. That constant evolution also introduces risk, leaving IT leaders to wonder which investments will prove valuable even six months into the future. Returning to the foundational elements of AI architecture—the…

The Chinese Lidar Company With Nvidia Ties Now Called a CYBER THREAT

Hesai Technology was blacklisted as a national security threat in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Defense, which designated Hesai as a Chinese military entity.

The App That Could Save You From AI Kidnappers Demanding RANSOM

The company just raised $7 million in seed funding, and is launching its app for iPhone and Android on Tuesday.

Xbox's IMPOSSIBLE Plan That Could Change Gaming Forever

It's another bad week for the video game industry. Microsoft outlined a series of layoffs on Monday that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma described as "the most significant restructure in Xbox history." But buried in Sharma's memo was a curiously optimistic statement: "I want Xbox to be one of the few companies that entertains more than a billion people each day and gives everyone the opportunity to create and connect," she wrote. Xbox has been a shambling mess after Microsoft spent billions of dollars wit

Marshall Just Made Its Wireless Speakers REPAIRABLE—Here's Why That Matters

The knobs and other parts on the Stanmore IV and Acton IV speakers are replaceable. | Image: Marshall Marshall announced new versions of its Acton and Stanmore Bluetooth speakers today with upgraded tweeters, bass ports, and internal designs that improve their ability to fill a room with sound. Both the Acton IV and Stanmore IV replace their four-year-old predecessors with a new focus on repairability. Parts including knobs, feet, and the speakers' front grills bearing the iconic Marshall logo

Your Stake in OpenAI and the Treasury's AI Warning

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. Your family’s $300 stake in OpenAI Sam Altman’s proposal that Americans should share in the wealth created by AI is back in the spotlight, with reports that he is discussing giving…

What HACKTIVISTS Just Did to U.S. Army Websites Will SHOCK You

The U.S. Army has fixed two of its websites that were hacked to display messages calling President Trump a "pedophile" and a "thief."

The Smart Glasses That Weigh LESS Than You Think Possible

The AirGo A6 are available in multiple designs including several transparent color options. | Image: Solos Solos announced a new version of its AirGo smart glasses, one that forgoes cameras for a sleeker design and an AI assistant that relies on voice interactions. Last year's AirGo A5 weighed 36 to 40 grams depending on the frame style, but the new AirGo A6 weigh around 19 grams. Part of the weight savings comes from thinner temple arms housing speakers, batteries, and other electronics. For

Google Just Changed How Creators Measure Their INFLUENCE

Google is going to give content creators and website owners a better idea of how people find their social media profiles and YouTube content through Search. With a new feature in the Google Search Console called "platform properties," Google says that you'll be able to "easily track which search terms lead people to your Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube content on Search, and see exactly how your audience is interacting with your posts," according to a blog post. The new feature continues Google

iFixit's New Toolkit Isn't for Phones—It's for Your ENTIRE Home

iFixit is best known for its detailed gadget teardowns and toolkits designed to help you crack open and troubleshoot your own electronics. Today it announced a new toolkit that's instead tailored to household repairs or DIY projects like fixing appliances or assembling flat-packed furniture. iFixit describes its $34.95 Megalodon Driver Kit as a "compact kit for the modern home" and it includes a new screwdriver the company designed to be a better alternative to traditional ratcheting drivers. Th

Consumers Want Driverless Delivery, But There's One MASSIVE Problem

Self-driving cars are showing up at malls, restaurants, and specialty stores without a coordinated infrastructure to support the growth of autonomous delivery vehicles.

Why 40% of AI Projects Will Be DEAD by Next Year

Gartner warned that over 40% of agentic AI projects may be canceled by 2027. The problem is governance, data access, ownership and ROI.

The App Making Dealerships FIGHT Over Your Old Car

Bidbus, which lets dealerships bid on used cars, has raised $15 million in a Series A round that was led by early-stage mobility fund Ibex Investors.

iRobot Just Built Something That Doesn't MOVE

The Roomba Electro Plus is iRobot’s first manually-operated floor cleaner. | Image: iRobot iRobot just announced its first ever non-robotic floor cleaner. The $399 Roomba Electro Plus is a 5-in-1 hard-floor cleaner that combines vacuuming, mopping, and disinfecting, but you have to operate it yourself. The company also announced updates to its line of Roomba robot vacuums, launching five new models with higher suction power, smaller footprints, and lower prices. These largely replace the line

The Windows 11 Folder That Was EATING Your Computer

Microsoft is addressing a Windows 11 bug that caused a folder to take up several gigabytes of storage space. As spotted earlier by Windows Latest, Microsoft included the patch in its optional June 2026 update (KB5095093), which "improves disk space usage for the CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal file." The CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal file is installed on Windows 11 PCs by default, and is related to app permissions. Several users have had issues with this file over the past few months, with one

The AI Legal Startup That Just Became Worth a BILLION

AI law startup Norm has raised a $120 million Series C round led by Kholsa Ventures, valuing the startup at $1.2 billion.

The Samsung TV Feature That Will CHANGE How You Shop

Glance and Samsung formed a partnership to transform the living room screen into a personalized AI-powered browsing platform, to be available on millions of Samsung smart TVs.

The Sleep Earbuds That Are Nearly HALF OFF

You might have a great bed and a good sleepy time routine, but if you’re still struggling to fall (or stay) asleep, Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A20 are worth considering. They’re designed to help muffle distracting sounds, and they’ve hit a new all-time low price of $99.99 ($80 off) at Best Buy and Target. Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 Where to Buy: $179.99 $99.99 at Best Buy $179.99 $99.99 at Target In his review, my colleague Thomas Ricker said this model helped him average nearly 30 more minutes

The Innocent Images That Got 8,000 Discord Users BANNED Overnight

A Reddit users says they were banned on Discord after uploading this picture of a chessboard. | Image: u/Laskof via Reddit Discord says a bug affecting its safety system caused it to mistakenly ban more than 8,000 accounts since May. The platform's statement follows a wave of reports from users over the past week, who say they've been banned for posting images containing grids, such as chessboards, game textures, and even Minecraft inventories. Stanislav Vishnevskiy, Discord cofounder and chie

X's Desperate Move to Stop the Flood of STOLEN Content

X is rolling out a new video editor and recorder for iOS with multilingual captions, green-screen effects, and other editing tools.

The Legendary Game Studio That Xbox Just CUT in Half

As part of the mass layoffs hitting Xbox, Doom developer id Software has laid off around 50 percent of its staff, according to Game Developer. One source claimed to the publication that the cuts equate to more than 90 redundancies. Another source said that id's QA department was significantly impacted. The report was published the same day that id is releasing a major expansion for its latest Doom game. A former id employee affected by the cuts, Michael Maynard, corroborated the figure in a Link

Why Anthropic Just Told You to CLOSE Your Laptop

Claude Cowork now keeps working on tasks even after you close your laptop. It’s part of a larger push toward smartphone-controlled agents.

The Breaches That Put YOUR Data at RISK in 2026

From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.

The AI Assistant That Just Escaped Your LAPTOP

Anthropic’s Claude Cowork is now available on web and mobile for Max subscribers. Until now, Cowork largely lived on a user’s laptop. With the update, users can start a task from their desk, get status updates on their phone, and pick up the finished output later — even if their laptop is closed.

Why AI Just FAILED at Managing Your Money

Researchers who studied generative AI platforms found that personal finance recommendations could be inconsistent or biased.

Why AI Learning Loops Are Actually a GOVERNANCE Crisis

For the past two years, the dominant unit of AI work was the prompt. Write a better prompt, get a better answer. Learn the right phrasing, the right examples, the right constraints, the right tone. Prompt engineering became the first folk discipline of the generative AI era because it matched the first experience most people had with these systems: one human, one model, one request, one response.  That phase is ending.  A recent Business Insider piece describes the rise of “loop engineering”: th

Meta Just Joined the AI Race That Could RESHAPE Advertising Forever

Meta has announced Muse Image, its first AI model for image creation, as it seeks to attract creators and advertisers to its offerings.

Anthropic's New AI Tool Could Change How You WORK Forever

Starting Tuesday, Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI platform will be available on mobile and web for the first time. The expanded access is rolling out first to Max subscribers and coming to Claude users on other plans "in the coming weeks." Claude Cowork was previously only accessible through the Claude desktop app for macOS and Windows, but now users on iOS and Android can also use it. However, Anthropic says the "full experience" for Cowork will still be on the desktop app, including features lik

Netflix Just Made a Move That Could DESTROY TikTok

Netflix is bringing 2- to 20-minute videos to its platform through new partnerships with digital publishers, including Rolling Stone and Variety.

Google Just Announced the Pixel That Changes EVERYTHING

Google is hosting its next Made by Google launch event for Pixel hardware on August 12th in New York City, according to an invitation sent by Google to The Verge. Unusually, the event is taking place in the evening: It'll kick off at 6PM ET that day. The email also includes a brief animation teasing what appears to be a phone in the Pixel 11 family that's gold. Pixel 11 leaks that have popped up so far show that the base phone could have slimmer bezels than the Pixel 10 and a solid black camera

Google Just Announced the Date That Could Change Your PHONE Forever

Google's upcoming event in August will introduce new Pixel devices.

Figma Just Acquired Something That Could TRANSFORM How You CODE

The Y Combinator-backed company started a vibe-coding platform and later built an agent-creation product.

X Just Admitted What Its BIGGEST Accounts Have Been STEALING

Nikita Bier, X's head of product, said in a post on Monday that "[m]any videos from top accounts are simply stolen from other users, sometimes 5 years after they originally went viral," while noting that videos on the platform "make up close to half the impressions on X." According to Bier, X is launching a new in-app video editor and recorder to address this "recycled content," so that "some videos on X can finally be original content that doesn't exist on other platforms." As previously report

Why Google's Next Pixel Could Cost You MORE Than Ever

Google's new phones could feature glowing LEDs and higher price tags.

The Musk Factory That Could Transform This ENTIRE Chip Sector

SpaceX could spend about $135 billion on wafer-fab equipment over the next five years, UBS said.

Discord's AI Made a CATASTROPHIC Mistake And Banned Innocent Users

The company confirmed that the issue had been affecting accounts since May, with an additional 200 users banned over the weekend before its team identified and fixed the problem.

The Microsoft BLOODBATH That Just Hit Gaming's Most Legendary Studios

As much as 50 percent of some teams affected by reductions, and more could be coming.

Why Microsoft Just DITCHED Outside AI Models For Its Own Technology

Microsoft is the latest Silicon Valley giant to cut back on its AI spending.

Why Open Source AI ISN'T Killing Anthropic Yet

Open-source models’ success isn’t coming at the expense of frontier labs. Instead, they each seem to capture two phases of the same life-cycle.

The Stockholm SECRET That Keeps Producing AI Billionaires

What skills will matter in an AI economy? Few things are certain, but one seems to be: that cross-disciplinary builders are becoming more valuable. As machines automate the routine part of expertise, what stays scarce is a skill set now captured by the E-shaped professional. Strategist Sarah DaVanzo first articulated the idea in the early 2010s: The most valuable people combine depth in one field (expertise), curiosity across others (exploration), real-world exposure (experience), and above all,

Meta's New AI Can Put ANYONE Into Your Instagram Photos

Meta is launching the first AI image generation model made by its Superintelligence Labs division. The Muse Image model now powers the image-making tools across the Meta AI app, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and it's coming soon to Facebook and Messenger, according to an announcement on Tuesday. It's part of the growing Muse family of AI models that replace Meta's Llama lineup. Alexandr Wang, who Meta hired to head up its Superintelligence Labs last year, says on Threads that Muse Image is "agentic,"

The 37-Year Microsoft Veteran Who Just Got CUT in Yesterday's Purge

Microsoft announced yesterday it would lay off 4,800 staffers, including 1,600 roles that were eliminated from its Xbox division yesterday. An additional 1,600 roles will be eliminated at Xbox through the fiscal year. In an email to staffers, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the company “bet on [subscription service] Game Pass, multi-platform, and a broader portfolio of content” to progress, but that “they did not grow at the pace we expected.”  In the email, Sharma also announced structural changes to

OpenAI's Futurist Just Walked Away — What Does He KNOW?

Joshua Achiam spent nearly nine years at OpenAI researching AI safety and made a memorable appearance in the Musk v. Altman trial.

Netflix's Surprising Move Into PUBLISHER Content

Starting on August 3rd, Netflix's streaming library will include video content from dozens of digital media brands including BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc, and Tastemade. As reported earlier by TechCrunch, the deal includes a mix of licensed past videos and new ongoing series that would have typically been published on YouTube or other online platforms, like Architectural Digest's "Open Door" or Vanity Fair's "Lie Detector Test." As Netflix puts it, the deal will allow sub

The Energy Crisis THREATENING Trump's Manufacturing Plan

Squeeze on Rust Belt electricity bills threatens Trump’s manufacturing plan.

Meta's NEW Tool Can Create ANY Image You Imagine

The new image-generating model has numerous use cases, including advertising, decorating and creator-based opportunities.

The FINAL CHANCE for Startups to Enter Australia's Biggest Competition

If you're building something ambitious, this is a fast track to the people who can move your startup forward.

Why the Government Might Take a Stake in OpenAI This YEAR

Traders on the prediction markets platform see a less than 30% likelihood the federal government will take a stake in AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI.

What Samsung's Fall Reveals About AI's NEW Leaders

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Samsung's earnings sparked a sell-off in AI hardware stocks, while many tech names that have lagged this year rebounded.

How Banks Are ABANDONING Their Most Vulnerable Customers Right Now

Homeless people or those in financial hardship have been pushed to online applications and away from basic bank accounts.

The Memory Maker Riding AI's Boom That Americans Can FINALLY Invest In

SK Hynix is experiencing a boom credited to AI. It will ride that to a multibillion-dollar U.S. IPO, expected to take place on Friday.

Why MPs Are Calling Phone Contracts 'MIS-SELLING' Like Student Loans

A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.

Why Adding SpaceX to Nasdaq-100 Could Trigger UNPRECEDENTED Volatility

While SpaceX is due to join the Nasdaq-100 on Tuesday, it won’t become part of the S&P 500 for at least another year — likely furthering the volatility spread between those two indexes.

Why Sky's ITV Deal Could DEVASTATE U.S. Television Distribution

“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 […]

Why Comcast's Sky Is Buying ITV — And What It MEANS

Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down a muted July 4th holiday weekend at the box office with a tepid U.S. opening for Universal and Illumination’s “Minions and Monsters” but a solid turnout for indie Angel Studios’ “Young Washington.” And Variety‘s K.J. Yossman explains why Comcast’s Sky has struck a deal to buy U.K. broadcaster ITV for […]

Samsung Just Posted RECORD Profits — So Why Are Shares Falling

Why Hanwha Ocean Shares Just PLUNGED 23% in a Single Day

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems would be the preferred supplier for delivering the submarines.

The Narrow Waterway That Could Trigger the Next Oil CRISIS

The prospect of fees to transit the Strait of Hormuz has sparked alarm, not least by investors who fear it could be replicated in other maritime corridors.

Target's New Employee Tracking System That Has Workers WORRIED

Starting this September, Target will start tracking store and warehouse employees’ unexcused absences and lateness with a points system, according to a report by Business Insider.  Employees will receive a quarter of a point for being more than eight minutes late to work, one point for missing a shift without their manager’s approval, and three points for not showing up without telling their manager. The points expire every year. If employees hit three points, they will be required to check in w

Why Your Years of Experience Suddenly Don't MATTER Anymore

Experience still matters, but it no longer guarantees success. Discover why continuous learning and adaptability have become today's strongest competitive advantage.

The $1 TRILLION Gap That Reveals SpaceX's True WORTH

The two lead underwriters on SpaceX’s initial public offering, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, have a valuation gap of more than $1 trillion as they both initiated coverage at buy.

E-Bikes Are Costing Insurance Companies £110M — And YOU'RE Paying for It

It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.

My Father Convinced My Grandmother to ERASE Me From Her Will

“I could have bought a home for what I hope will be a growing family.”

The Home-Swapping Platform Creating EXCLUSIVE Circles You Can't Join

Travelers have generally had to choose between booking traditional hotel rooms and renting short-term accommodations through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.   But both models can be pricy, and each has its own downsides. Hotel rooms often lack amenities like dedicated workspaces and cooking facilities, and they’re typically concentrated in tourist areas or central business districts, while short-term home rentals require carefully understanding an individual property’s offerings and rules.   Kin

Why a Billionaire Just Spent $2.6M Studying YOUR Sports Betting

John Arnold, who runs Arnold Ventures with his wife, Laura, is investing $2.6 million for university research into potential harms of online sports betting.

The BEST Money-Saving Hacks People Are Actually Using

“Saving money doesn’t have to be about pizza — it could be coffee, cooking, cleaning, vacations, or anything else.”

The Top 10% Now Spend Nearly as Much as the Bottom 70% COMBINED

The gulf between the rich and everyone else is laid out in a stark analysis done by Bank of America’s economists on household spending.

Why the SMARTEST Shoppers Are Suddenly Flocking to These Four Stores

There used to be a clear divide between the people who shopped at Walmart and those who shopped at Saks. Not anymore. Consider the shopper on Walmart’s website loading up on the basics: a 12-pack of paper towels, a few boxes of mac ’n’ cheese, a gallon of milk—all from Walmart’s private label, all cheaper than national brands. Then, into the same cart, she drops a $627 pre-owned Louis Vuitton handbag that Walmart has certified as the real thing. The next morning she swings by Ulta for $12 Maybel

The States Where Finding a Home Just Got EASIER (or Harder)

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Speaking in front of institutional investors and money managers in June 2026 at the Bank of America Housing Symposium, PulteGroup’s VP of Investor Relations Jim Zeumer said America’s third-largest homebuilder still has “work to do in Oregon and Washington . . . We have work to do to clear spec in some of our Western markets.” As ResiClub pointed out last month: By “work,” he means

Why This Startup Spent 2 YEARS Redesigning Your Toothpaste Tube

The toothpaste tube is the type of badly designed everyday object that tends to go unnoticed: It’s messy, the crumpled tubes look bad on a countertop, and tens of billions of the single-use plastic packages end up in landfills each year. But it’s been made in essentially the same way for decades. Suri, a London-based startup known for designing a sleek, easy-to-recycle electric toothbrush that quickly gained market share from legacy brands, now wants to change how consumers use toothpaste. The b

Why One Million UK Homeowners Are About to Face FINANCIAL Pressure

Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

The Housing Market Shift That Real Estate Agents Are FINALLY Admitting

Agents who reported at least one price cut to active listings dropped dramatically from prior surveys.

The Bull Market Just Got a Second Wind — But There's a CATCH

The market-timers’ bullishness is a mile wide but only an inch deep

The Global Stocks AI Can't TOUCH — and Why They're Winning

Goldman Sachs says the HALO trade has worked well this year, but a tougher phase relying on earnings performance lies ahead.

Financial Advisers Keep Offering Me Free Steak — Should I Feel GUILTY?

“I get hungry for a meal at a good restaurant.”

Cambodia and Thailand Are Sitting on Billions They Can't TOUCH

Cambodia and Thailand are sitting on $300 billion in undeveloped oil and gas in the Gulf of Thailand — frozen by a 25-year maritime border dispute.

Specialty Pharmacy Gets Even Hotter After Cigna Investment and Peak Rock's Asembia Buy

Cigna’s $100 million investment to support a new AI-powered pharmacy program and Peak Rock Capital's purchase of Asembia may spur even more specialty pharmacy deals.

Ancient Strategy Meets Modern Crisis Leadership in New Business Book

“Conquering Chaos: Alexander the Great’s Wisdom for Leading in Disruptive Times” by Steve Muscato is released with Forbes Books.

Are Managers Becoming Obsolete — or More Important Than EVER?

The rise of artificial intelligence and shifting workplace dynamics like flatter organizational structures have sparked intense debate about the future role of managers. Eight industry experts weigh in on whether middle management is an endangered species or an evolving necessity in modern organizations. Discover their insights on which leadership capabilities matter most when humans and machines work side by side. Architect Decisions Across Intelligent Systems AI isn’t making managers obsolete.

The 90-Day Window That Could ERASE Your Student Loan Debt

Millions of student loan borrowers will soon need to exit their current repayment program as the Biden-era Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan officially comes to an end. As a result of President Donald Trump’s 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, student loan repayment plans are changing, requiring borrowers to take action. Borrowers enrolled in the the SAVE Plan have been notified this month that they have less than 90 days to choose another repayment plan. According to CNBC, SAVE borrowers

The Financial Risk Checks Coming For High-Spending ONLINE Gamblers

Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.

Rivian Just Did Something That Sent Its Stock PLUMMETING 10%

The capital raise occurred during extended hours trading following Rivian shares increasing 8.1% on Monday after increasing 19.2% last week.

Why This 76-Year-Old Walmart Worker STILL Owes Payroll Taxes After Claiming Social Security

“It seems like half of the workforce at our local Walmart is over 65.”

These Companies Are Doing What Most American Workplaces WON'T for Caregivers

Offices are about to be full of employees who have another job taking care of a loved one. Some companies are trying to adjust.

The Trade Numbers That Just Changed EVERYTHING for the Economy

Imports of foreign goods hit a record high in the month, pushing the trade deficit to its highest level in over a year.

The BRILLIANT Reason Next Just Bought Harvey Nichols

Next’s interest in Harvey Nichols is about far more than department stores. It signals the next step in building Britain’s most sophisticated retail platform.

Condos Are Getting Cheaper, But There's a HIDDEN Cost Exploding

New lending requirements, rising insurance premiums and aging buildings have contributed to the rising cost of condo ownership.

Why Amazon Is Borrowing $25 BILLION Right Now

It marks Amazon's latest debt raise as it looks to buttress its massive investments in artificial intelligence.

Who You Trust With Your Fortune Could DESTROY It

The more people who have eyeballs on your situation, the better — but at some point, you are going to need a legal specialist.

Why One Analyst Predicts SpaceX Stock Could SURGE 400%

Wall Street is using colorful language as analysts cheer major upside potential for SpaceX’s stock.

Why Investors Are Suddenly WORRIED About Memory Chips

“Most investor feedback continues to point to a skittish AI tape,” one analyst said.

The Portfolio Move We're Making RIGHT NOW

A late-day reversal in one of our newest stocks gives us an opportunity to buy more shares.

The Summer Camp Tax Break Parents Are MISSING

For many kids, summer means camp. For many of their parents, that means financial juggling to pay for those camp experiences.

The $13,995 Electric Car That Could UPEND the American Market

While the Topolino resembles a small car such as the Fiat 500, the EV is actually a quadricycle that functions more like a golf cart.

Chemistry Ventures Raises $500M for Its Second Fund

Chemistry Ventures, the VC firm launched by Bessemer, Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz alums, is raising $500M for its second fund.

Coffee Prices Enter 'MEME-STOCK Territory' — Your Morning Brew Just Got Expensive

Arabica coffee futures soared toward “meme-stock territory” after their largest one-day move in decades, analysts said.

NATO Just Signed BILLIONS in Defense Deals — Here's What Investors Need to Know

A number of major defense companies, including Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin have announced billions of dollars worth of backlogs

Jefferies Names the LOW-STRESS Stocks to Buy This Summer

This summer, Jefferies recommends focusing on some high-quality stocks that have been left behind by the AI momentum trade.

What Samsung and DeepSeek Just Did That's TANKING Chip Stocks

Stock market today: Nasdaq leads Dow, S&P 500 lower after Samsung, DeepSeek spark chip sell-off  Yahoo Finance Nasdaq futures fall as chip stocks struggle: Live updates  CNBC S&P 500 down, Nasdaq slides as AI chip worries persist  The Detroit News Stocks falter on AI worries, oil spikes on Iran concerns  Reuters Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Slides After Samsung Sparks Tech Selloff — Live Updates  WSJ

The Netflix Deal That Just Changed DIGITAL Publishing

Netflix is further expanding the mix of content available on its platform through licensing partnerships with a range of top publishers, including Variety and other brands in Penske Media’s PMX unit, as well as BuzzFeed Studios, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc. and Tastemade. The deal calls for Netflix to carry a selection of top […]

What Rivian Just Did That Triggered Its Worst ROUT in Two Years

Rivian’s stock is down 13% as Wall Street frets about the EV maker’s cash troubles.

The 'VICIOUS' Market Rotation That Created Hidden Opportunities

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

The Premium Cabin Gamble That Could Transform FLYING

They may arrive at the same destination, but two passengers on the same flight can have strikingly different travel experiences. One traveler breezes through a priority security lane and heads straight to an invite-only lounge for craft cocktails and a chef-prepared meal before boarding early. A flight attendant offering a glass of champagne and a warm hand towel welcomes the passenger to a spacious seat at the front of the plane. The other traveler stands in a line at every step — security scre

The Secret Insurance Strategy Ultra-Wealthy Families Are Using NOW

Private Placement Life Insurance is a key aspect of a plan that transforms taxable wealth into a disciplined, enduring structure for sustaining wealth across generations.

Why Samsung's Results Just Sent Chip Stocks Into FREEFALL

Samsung Electronics' results weren't enough to please investors after stock's 145% run up

Why Gen Z Is Suddenly Buying What Everyone Said They COULDN'T

Despite soaring housing costs, younger buyers are finding a way in. Here’s how.

The 12 Stocks Poised to SOAR in the Sector Everyone Forgot

The S&P 500’s consumer discretionary sector is the only one of 11 sectors to decline so far this year.

Why Sun Valley Has Become a GRAVEYARD for Media Executives

Sun Valley, the so-called summer camp for billionaires, kicks off this week in Idaho, and though it’s unfair to blame the conference for all of the problems plaguing the media business, it’s not a bad place to start. Hosted by investment bank Allen & Co., the off-the-record confab is famous for spawning some of the […]

The Secret Tracker Wall Street Uses to Predict Your FINANCIAL Future

A Fed gauge of wage growth is due to be updated on Friday, followed by a June reading on consumer inflation next Tuesday.

Why the Memory Shortage Could Make Cyber Stocks EXPLODE

There is one key difference between the cyber trade and the memory trade.

The INSANE Merger That Could Send Tesla Stock Soaring 20%

Some on Wall Street see an increasing likelihood that Elon Musk’s two biggest companies will combine.

What the Fed Minutes WON'T Tell You That Investors Need to KNOW

Minutes of the Fed’s June meeting will give more insight on how new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh intends to run the central bank.

Why Amazon Just Borrowed $25 BILLION and What Microsoft's AI Shift Really MEANS

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Why Your Weather Channel Subscription Just Got $20 MORE Expensive

Livestreaming the channel through its app now starts at $5 per month.

Adobe's Stock Looks TOO CHEAP To Ignore Right Now

Adobe has become a polarizing stock in the face of questions about its AI future.

How High Interest Rates Are SECRETLY Threatening Your Bank

U.S. banks anticipate a strong second-quarter earnings season, fueled by robust Wall Street dealmaking and a "higher-for-longer" interest rate environment.

Apple Is About to STEAL Nvidia's Crown as America's Biggest Company

Once the face of the AI trade, Nvidia’s valuation has compressed to levels not seen since 2013 while Apple shares continue to power higher

Why Wall Street Loves SpaceX But Investors Are TERRIFIED

Wall Street banks have high hopes for SpaceX, but at the moment, shares of Elon Musk‘s rocket market appear to be earthbound. Many of the investment firms that underwrote SpaceX’s initial public offering issued their first research notes about the company Tuesday, and almost all recommended that investors buy the stock and forecast it to trade above $200 in the next 12 to 18 months. But after topping $200 in its first week of trading, the stock is trading around $152 per share, just above where

Why the 'SAFE' Part of Your Portfolio Has Hidden AI Risk

Jeffrey Gundlach's DoubleLine says the AI boom is lifting companies far beyond Big Tech, potentially making some corporate bond portfolios less diversified.

Why Wall Street Is Suddenly ABANDONING the Stocks That Made Them Rich

After a record-breaking quarter, semiconductor stocks are seeing their valuations come under scrutiny.

GameStop Investors Just Cleared the Path to Buy EBAY

Shareholders approved a change that will let the video-game retailer issue more stock.

Why Traders Think the Market's WILDEST Days Are Behind Us

Speculators think the massive rally in the Nasdaq-100 since the lows following the U.S.-Iran war will be more subdued in the second half of 2026.

The AI Exposure That's Even WORSE Than You Think

Stock-market concentration is hardly just an issue in the U.S.

Why AI-Related DEBT Just Crashed as Amazon Seeks $25 Billion More

Bonds financing the massive artificial-intelligence buildout were hit hard by selling on Tuesday, as Amazon.com set out to borrow another $25 billion in new debt.

The Airline DECEPTION That Just Survived a Judge's Scrutiny

Judge denies United Airlines' request to dismiss class-action suit by a passenger alleging the airline charged them extra and sold window seats that didn’t have windows.

Why Trump's Sudden PRAISE for Walmart Should Worry Everyone

The president hasn’t always approved of Walmart’s moves, having criticized the chain’s response to tariffs last year.

What McConnell's Aides Are HIDING After 3 Weeks in Hospital

Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14, and his office has provided few updates about his condition. Here’s what we know.

The Accusation That Just ENDED a Senate Campaign Overnight

Live Updates: Platner Will Take Time to ‘Reflect’ on Campaign After Sexual Assault Accusation  The New York Times Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her  Politico Schumer joins calls for Platner's withdrawal as Dem support collapses  Axios Democratic leaders demand Graham Platner drop Senate bid over assault claims  Honolulu Star-Advertiser New assault allegation rocks Platner campaign  Boston Herald

The Former Senator's RADICAL Plan to Depoliticize Climate Change

Bill Frist, a surgeon who also served as Senate majority leader, has emerged as an outspoken advocate for environmental health. “A healthier planet means healthier people,” he said.

The Charlie Kirk Killing Videos That Almost NO ONE Can Watch

On Day 1 of what is expected to be a weeklong hearing, prosecutors played videos of the shooting for a judge, but they were graphic and kept from public view. Erika Kirk and Donald Trump Jr. were in court.

Why The National Guard Just Shot A Memphis CIVILIAN

Authorities say the guardsmen shot the man when he pointed a firearm at them.

He Sent ONE Message to ICE. 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

The Allegation That Just DESTROYED a Senate Candidate's ENTIRE Campaign

Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation false but said he would “reflect” on his political path forward, as many allies rescinded their endorsements.

The Political Career That Just COLLAPSED Over One Allegation

Platner’s Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault Allegation  The New York Times Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her  Politico Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race?  The New York Times Democratic hopes to win back the Senate hang by a thread as Graham Platner weighs dropping out  NBC News Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation  BBC

The Constitutional RIGHT That Mike Johnson Just Threatened to ERASE

Mike Johnson's birthright citizenship threat, explained  USA Today The case for impeaching four Supreme Court justices over birthright citizenship  Tennessee Lookout Congress should restrict birthright citizenship, House speaker says  USA Today VOTE: Do you support maintaining automatic citizenship for babies born in the US?  WSET Judicial Notice (07.05.26): Born In The U.S.A.  Original Jurisdiction | David Lat

The Nominee Whose Support Just COLLAPSED Overnight

Schumer joins calls for Platner's withdrawal as Dem support collapses  Axios Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her  Politico Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race?  The New York Times Explosive sexual assault allegation rocks Platner campaign ahead of key deadline in crucial Senate race  Fox News Woman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies  CNN

The Senate Candidate Who Just Hit PAUSE on His Entire Campaign

Platner says he's taking time to consider future of Maine Senate bid  Axios Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her  Politico Sex assault claim throws key US Senate race into question  South China Morning Post Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation  BBC Explosive sexual assault allegation rocks Platner campaign ahead of key deadline in crucial Senate race  Fox News

The Ultimatum Trump Just Delivered to America's OLDEST Allies

President Trump's arrival in Ankara kicks off another potentially tense meeting for NATO.

The City That Can't Handle Its Reputation as a SAFE Haven

Transgender people with limited resources are fleeing hostile red states — and overwhelming the budgets of nonprofits in the city.

Why This 167-Year-Old Court Ruling Suddenly Matters AGAIN

Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney spoke about reconciliation at a church in the shadow of the Supreme Court last week as the high court wrestled with race and who can be an American.

Trump's Bill Just Cut Food Assistance for MILLIONS

SNAP benefits have plummeted by half in Arizona a year after President Donald Trump’s signature legislation.

Trump's Secret Deal to Give Turkey What It's WANTED for Years

The president, who is headed to a NATO summit in Ankara this week, had imposed the ban himself amid concerns that giving Turkey the jets could allow Russia to learn about their stealth technology.

What Trump Just Told NATO Allies After a Year of CHAOS

Allies are expected to unveil a "more European" NATO at Ankara summit.

The Smithsonian Exhibit the White House Calls UNPATRIOTIC

The administration’s report criticizing the National Museum of American History echoes themes of President Trump’s push to reshape the American story.

Why Platner's Allies Are ABANDONING His Senate Campaign

After Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine, was accused of rape, much of the party and several key supporters turned against him.

Why NATO Allies Are ABANDONING Platner Right Before the Summit

Plus, the museum that wants you to touch the art.

The Senate Candidate Whose Allies Just Abandoned Him OVERNIGHT

Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.

The Ghost Gun Solution That Demands More Than You THINK

In the summer of 2024, former Army National Guard member Andrew Scott Hastings spent a sweaty afternoon carefully packing boxes with parts he made using his 3D printer. These weren't novelty figurines or replacement Ikea pieces. The boxes were instead filled with a handful of homemade firearm lower receivers and more than 100 "switches," small devices capable of converting a semiautomatic gun into a fully automatic weapon. Their intended recipients, federal prosecutors allege, were al-Qaida oper

The Ebola Program Elon Musk Just CUT That Could Define His Legacy

Experts say cuts have hindered the response to DRC’s Ebola outbreak and resulted in ‘significant numbers’ of deaths Elon Musk has an Ebola problem. SpaceX stock dropped precipitously after its initial public offering, and Tesla faces a wave of lawsuits. But instead of focusing on his companies, Musk has posted frequently on X about the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which he helped dismantle – or, in his words, feed into the woodchipper – last year. “Elon’s USAID crash-out over

The Question Britain Is About to Ask That Could Empty Your WALLET

Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".

Farage About to Reveal Something MAJOR About His Political Future

The Reform UK leader has faced intense scrutiny over financial support he received before becoming an MP.

The Sexual Assault Accusation Against Graham Platner That Just SURFACED

Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid for U.S. Senate in Maine after a woman accused him of sexual assault. And, Trump made his dissatisfaction with NATO clear ahead of its summit this week.

Marine Le Pen's Conviction Just Got UPHELD — But There's a Twist

Though it confirmed Ms. Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction, the court also shortened a ban on her eligibility for elected office. That could allow the far-right leader to run for the presidency next year.

What Trump and Erdogan Are Discussing Behind CLOSED Doors Right Now

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The Study That Just Proved Immigration's HIDDEN Power

A recent study breaks new ground on the benefits of immigration to innovation by focusing on where immigrants decide to live and work.

Why This Controversial Politician Just QUIT Parliament

Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing party Reform U.K., has come under increasing pressure after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts and donations.

Why Trump's Foreign Investment BOOM Is Falling Apart

The threat of tariffs may have helped push more capital into the United States, but other factors are pushing it away.

The Government That Allegedly Gave Your Secrets to IRAN

A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is divulging details of Iranian asylum seekers to the government of Iran.

What Trump Just Said That Has NATO PANICKING

Live Updates: Trump Renews Criticism of Allies Before NATO Summit in Turkey  The New York Times Live updates: Trump and Turkey’s Erdoğan meet as NATO summit begins  NBC News ‘Everything I’ve ever asked him for, he’s done’: Erdoğan takes the stage as NATO’s Trump whisperer  Politico Trump arrives in Turkey as NATO is strained by Russian attacks, U.S. impatience  CNBC Trump arrives in Turkey as NATO leaders push for historic defense spending hike  WCYB

Why France's Most Controversial Politician Must Wear a TAG

French court clears way for Marine Le Pen to run for president but orders her to wear electronic tag  BBC Court Upholds Marine Le Pen’s Conviction, but Leaves Path to Presidency  The New York Times Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag  BBC French court clears a path for Le Pen to run for office with ankle monitor but upholds conviction  CNN Paris court clears way for Marine Le Pen presidential election run but she will have to wear electronic tag

What Trump Just Threatened That Could UPEND the NATO Alliance

NATO fell into a crisis earlier this year as Trump demanded that the U.S. must take control of Greenland on national security grounds.

Why Trump's Biggest UK Ally Just QUIT Parliament

Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage has quit as MP for Clacton, forcing a by-election that he has said he will fight.

Why Top Democrats Are Telling This Candidate to DROP OUT

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Your Biggest 'Trump Account' Questions ANSWERED

Here’s who is eligible for $1,000 in free money — and where it can be invested.

Mamdani Calls on Platner to Drop Out of Maine Senate Race

The New York City mayor never endorsed, but several of his top aides have played leading roles on the progressive oysterman’s campaign.

What the Trump Administration Just DELETED About Gun Violence

As the administration works to expand gun rights, hospitals and community groups have lost funding, and reports on preventing firearm injuries have vanished from government websites.

The Trump Power Grab That Has Corporate America PANICKING

A Supreme Court ruling that presidents can fire independent regulators without cause has added volatility for industries that prefer stable enforcement.

Instagram Creator Who TROLLS JD Vance Files Explosive Lawsuit

Amanda McGonigle alleges Secret Service officers told her she couldn’t attend the event because “we know where you stand.”

Justices Kagan and Barrett Summoned to Capitol Hill — What's REALLY Going On

Justices Kagan and Barrett on tap to testify on Capitol Hill next week  Politico

Trump Accounts: A Good Idea With a TERRIBLE Brand

President Donald Trump’s name has never less popular as a baby name than it is now, but he’s naming the next generation’s new savings accounts after himself anyway. Fewer Americans named their children Donald in 2025 than any year in U.S. history going back to the 1880s, according to Social Security Administration data. But for kids born between 2025 and 2028, they’re now eligible for new tax-advantaged investment accounts for kids called “Trump Accounts.” Also known as 530A accounts, their offi

Why Trump's VP Just Admitted He's WORRIED

The vice president’s theology comes in book form.

The Finance Row That Just DESTROYED Farage's Agenda

His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".

The Power Struggle Over Platner's Replacement BEFORE He's Even Gone

Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner after a rape accusation. He still wants a say, too.

Trump's Australian Retirement Plan That Could Replace SOCIAL SECURITY

The president said his administration was working on a plan based on the Austrialian system, days after the launch of “Trump accounts” for children.

Why Half the Democratic Senate Just ABANDONED Their Own Leader

As of early afternoon Tuesday, 31 Democratic senators said that he should drop out of the race, according to this POLITICO tracker.

Why Two Supreme Court Justices Are About to Face CONGRESS

Supreme Court justices last testified to Congress was 2019, when Elena Kagan and Samuel Alito discussed a budget request with a House subcommittee.

The Allegation That Just ENDED a Senate Campaign Before It Started

Platner has denied allegations of sexual assault leveled by Maine resident Jenny Racicot as calls for him to exit the pivotal race mount.

ABC Just Told the Government to Get Out of Its NEWSROOMS

ABC is firing back at the Federal Communications Commission after the agency opened an investigation into The View's airtime of political candidates. In a letter to the FCC on Tuesday, ABC argues that the agency's actions pose a risk to editorial independence by targeting programs "perceived as unfriendly to the current administration," as reported earlier by The Wrap. In February, the FCC Chair Brendan Carr confirmed that he's reexamining The View's classification as a "bona fide" news program

What Mitch McConnell's Aides WON'T Tell You After Four Weeks

McConnell, the former longtime Senate leader who declined to seek an eighth term following a series of health scares, was admitted to the hospital on June 14.

The Rape Allegation That Just ENDED a Senate Campaign

Mr. Sanders was one of the last remaining prominent allies of Graham Platner, the Maine Senate Democratic nominee, to call for him to drop out after a rape allegation.

DeSantis' 'Stop WOKE' Law Just Hit a Wall — Supreme Court May Decide

A Trump-appointed judge ruled against Gov. Ron DeSantis' Stop WOKE Act, leaving Florida’s college speech limits blocked as a Supreme Court appeal looms.

The DOJ Subpoena a Judge Just BLOCKED Over 2020 Election Workers

President Donald Trump has focused on the ballot count in Fulton County, Georgia, to promote claims that he actually won the 2020 election

Why Platner's Campaign Just Became a DEATH Watch

Many voters said they expected Graham Platner, the state’s Democratic nominee for Senate, to exit the race after a former girlfriend publicly accused him of sexual assault.

Why the Justice Department Is Now TARGETING Your State's Election Officials

The letters come amid President Trump’s effort to tighten election rules to prevent a problem that doesn’t exist: widespread noncitizen voting.

The Senate Candidate Whose Campaign Just IMPLODED Over What Happened in the Bedroom

The campaign for the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine called the allegation “categorically false and politically motivated.”

The Election Changes States Must Make to Get TERRORISM Money

Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits.

The Subpoena a Judge Just BLOCKED

The ruling cast serious doubts on the department’s efforts to reinvestigate the race, finding that it was too late to bring criminal charges in the case.

What Trump Just Said About NATO That Has Allies ALARMED

Trump lashes out at NATO as first day of summit wraps in Turkiye  Al Jazeera Live updates: Trump arrives at NATO summit in Ankara as he piles pressure on alliance  CNN Trump rips NATO allies, dashing European hopes for a kumbaya summit  Politico Trump arrives in Turkey as NATO is strained by Russian attacks, U.S. impatience  CNBC "I just want loyalty": Trump's Iran grudge hangs over NATO summit  Axios

Why Every Major Party Just ABANDONED This Key Election

The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".

Why Ending Leasehold Might Be IMPOSSIBLE

The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated

The Russian Jailers BBC Just EXPOSED Running Torture Prisons in Ukraine

Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.

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

China Just Fired Something Into the Pacific That Has U.S. Allies PANICKING

China test-fires long-range missile into Pacific, rattling U.S. allies  The Washington Post China Test Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific  The New York Times What does China’s long-range missile test in the South Pacific mean for Australia?  The Guardian Chinese Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Long-Range Missile  WSJ A rare Chinese missile test unnerves Asian neighbours  The Economist

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Just Attacked Ships in One of the World's Most VITAL Waterways

IRGC Fires Missiles at Ships in Strait of Hormuz  WSJ Iran resumes attacks in Strait of Hormuz after lull, U.S. officials say  Axios Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman  The Hill Oil tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz, UK says  DW.com Oil Holds Drop as Saudi Arabian Price Cut Amplifies Glut Concern  Bloomberg.com

Why Trump Is Rushing to Turkey as NATO FRACTURES

Trump frequently vented about NATO members' refusal to heed U.S. calls for help clearing the Strait of Hormuz during its campaign against Iran.

Iran Just Resumed Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz—Here's Why

Iran resumes attacks in Strait of Hormuz after lull, U.S. officials say  Axios IRGC Fires Missiles at Ships in Strait of Hormuz  WSJ Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports  Reuters Iran Missiles Hit Ships in Strait, Axios Says, Testing US Talks  Bloomberg.com Oil tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz, UK says  DW.com

The Typhoon That Just BURST a Dam Wall in China

At least two have been killed by flooding due to Maysak, while another 480,000 have been evacuated across the southern Guangxi province.

China Just Test-Fired Something That Changes EVERYTHING

Chinese Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Long-Range Missile  WSJ China Test Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific  The New York Times Australia Vows Stronger Ties With Solomon Islands Amid China Concerns  U.S. News & World Report Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows  The Guardian China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors  CNN

The Russian Attack That Just Killed 22 and Changed NOTHING

Russia’s missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 22  AP News Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 6, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit  The New York Times Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 22  NPR Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s capital ahead of key NATO meeting  The Washington Post

The Attack in Hormuz Strait That Could Ignite a CRISIS

Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman  AP News Iran resumes attacks in Strait of Hormuz after lull, U.S. officials say  Axios IRGC Fires Missiles at Ships in Strait of Hormuz  WSJ Oil Holds Drop as Saudi Arabian Price Cut Amplifies Glut Concern  Bloomberg.com Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports  Reuters

Inside Tehran's Streets as MILLIONS Mourn

After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Tehran’s Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday.

Why Russia's New Missile Has the West WORRIED

Technical evidence and interviews suggest the Oreshnik's greatest value may lie in deterrence and strategic signaling rather than conventional battlefield effects.

What Zelensky Is About to DEMAND From NATO

The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.

What MI5 Knew About Its VIOLENT Agent All Along

A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.

China Just Fired Something Into the Pacific That Has NEIGHBORS on Edge

The launch, using a dummy warhead, took place the same day Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty meant to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific.

A Tanker Just EXPLODED in the World's Most Dangerous Waterway

Iranian state television said the tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim the assault.

Can Europe Lead NATO Now That America Is STEPPING Back?

The focus at a leaders’ summit in Turkey this week will be on building a new model for the alliance, as President Trump pushes to do less and pressures others do more.

The Attacks in Hormuz That Could SHATTER the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire

A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.

Tornadoes and Landslides in China Leave 15 DEAD as Storms Intensify

Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls for ‘all out’ rescue effort as death toll rises and 16 people ⁠remain buried after a ⁠landslide in the country’s west The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, urged “all out” efforts to rescue people affected by the weather. Thunderstorms and gale-force winds killed at least 11 people and injured 331 in the c

Inside the Human TIDE of Mourners Flooding Tehran's Streets

After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Tehran’s Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday.

Five Charged After 200kg Cocaine Bust ROCKS Liberia

Shipment discovered at airport in Monrovia and valued at £14.2m had been falsely declared as seasoning cubes Authorities in Liberia have charged five suspects over one of the largest drug seizures in the country’s history, after police found more than 200kg of cocaine falsely declared as Maggi seasoning cubes. The shipment, with an estimated value of $19m (£14.2m), was discovered at the international airport in Monrovia on 8 June, but the suspects were not named until a press briefing at the wee

The Court Ruling That Could END Marine Le Pen's Political Career

The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

Hamas Just Made a Move That Changes EVERYTHING in Gaza

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee  AP News Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body  Al Jazeera Biggest Hamas Decision In 20 Years Leaves One Critical Question Unanswered  NDTV Hamas offers to hand over authority in Gaza to US-backed administration  The Guardian Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government as US-brokered ceasefire plan stalls  CNN

What Exploded While a World Leader Was VISITING Syria

The French president's office said that Macron was safe and that his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would continue as scheduled.

The Missile Deal That Just Shifted ASIAN Power Dynamics

Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles, Indian govt official says  Reuters Indonesia's Prabowo and India's Modi meet to discuss expanding economic and defense ties  AP News Indonesia, India sign BrahMos missile deal  Reuters India to Supply BrahMos, Astra Missiles to Indonesia, India Government Official Says  U.S. News & World Report Modi and Prabowo to Boost Ties With India-Indonesia Defense Pact  Bloomberg.com

The EXPLOSIONS That Nearly Changed History During a Presidential Visit

As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.

What Iran Just Did in the Strait of Hormuz That Could IGNITE Everything

Brent and U.S. crude futures rose after a report of an Iranian attack on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

The EXPLOSION That Rocked Damascus While Macron Was Inside

Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart  CNN Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit  Reuters Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit  BBC French President Emmanuel Macron safe after bomb blasts near his hotel in Damascus  CBS News Macron arrives in Syria as first major Western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership  AP News

The Death That Just Changed EVERYTHING in Iran

The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a weeklong funeral organized by Iran’s government.

How a Cuban Family of Four SURVIVES on $60 a Month

The U.S. oil blockade has deepened a humanitarian crisis, forcing Cubans to lean on the island’s long tradition of community solidarity to provide a cushion.

What Just EXPLODED During Macron's High-Stakes Visit to Syria

Macron is the first major Western leader to visit Syria since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.

Ukraine Just Hit Russia's Largest Oil Refinery — And Zelenskyy Says SIBERIA Is Next

The attack underscores Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and comes on the eve of a crucial NATO summit.

What Trump Just Demanded From NATO That Could RESHAPE Global Alliances

Live updates: Trump heads to NATO summit in Ankara as he piles pressure on alliance  CNN Trump arrives at NATO summit as the alliance works to appease him with billions in arms deals  10TV Trump heads to Turkey as NATO is strained by Russian attacks, U.S. impatience  CNBC Trump Administration Live Updates: President Heads to Turkey for NATO Summit  The New York Times Trump arrives at NATO summit as Iran rift looms above alliance talks  Fox News

The Monaco Bombing Suspect Found Dead in a WARZONE

Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.

What Turned a Sri Lankan Prison Into a MASSACRE Scene

The death toll in Sri Lanka’s prison clash has risen to 26 — seven prison officials and 19 inmates

What Trump Just Demanded From NATO That Could RESHAPE Global Defense

NATO summit begins in Turkey as Trump pushes for more defense spending and ponders Greenland  CBS News Trump arrives at NATO summit as Iran rift looms above alliance talks  Fox News Trump touches down in Turkey for NATO summit  The Hill Trump Administration Live Updates: President Arrives in Turkey for NATO Summit  The New York Times Trump arrives in Turkey as NATO is strained by Russian attacks, U.S. impatience  CNBC

The ATTACK That Just Interrupted Macron's High-Stakes Damascus Visit

Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit  Reuters Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart  CNN Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit  BBC Macron arrives in Syria as first major Western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership  AP News The Debate - France's Macron to hold post-Assad visit to Damascus: Why the Syria stopover?  France 24

Russia's Refineries Are BURNING—And Now Its Bond Market Is Too

Fuel shortages in Russia may achieve what nothing — and nobody — else could: force Putin to the negotiating table.

Iran Just Made a Move That Could DESTROY Trump's Diplomacy

U.S.-Iran Updates: Tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens to ditch talks over Trump's threats  CBS News Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Fires Missiles at Ships Near Hormuz  WSJ Tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei  The Hill Tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz as Trump heads to NATO summit  CNN Oil prices edge higher after report of Iranian attack on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz  CNBC

Nigel Farage About to Make Statement on His FUTURE After Finance Row

Nigel Farage to make statement 'on future in public life' after finance row  BBC Revealed: Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal  The Times Brexit architect Farage under pressure as questions over funding mount  CNN Nigel Farage under scrutiny over aide who wrote book on money-laundering  Financial Times Farage says he will ‘make statement on my future in public life at 2pm’ – UK politics live  The Guardian

The EXPLOSIONS That Interrupted Macron's Damascus Visit

Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit to Syria: What we know  Al Jazeera Eighteen wounded as explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit to Syria  Al Jazeera Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart  CNN French President Emmanuel Macron safe after bomb blasts near his hotel in Damascus  CBS News Macron says Syria must not 'be destabilized' by blasts, pledges support from French special forces  The Times of Israel

Trump's F-35 Promise to Turkey That Has Israel FURIOUS

President Trump said he will consider allowing Turkey to buy American F-35 fighter jets as he arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit.

Marine Le Pen's Guilty Verdict Comes With a SHOCKING Twist

The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on TV later.

What Farage's Voters Really Think After His RESIGNATION Bombshell

People living in Clacton share contrasting feelings of frustration and support towards Nigel Farage.

Estonia Beat Fentanyl — Then Something WORSE Arrived

By 2018, fentanyl overdoses in Estonia had plummeted. But powerful new drugs are appearing fast, with the authorities racing to respond.

Why Prince Harry Just LOST His Battle With the Daily Mail

Judge Mr Justice Nicklin says the claimants had failed to prove the allegations.

The Gaza Doctor Who Was Allegedly BEATEN in Israeli Custody

The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.

The Final Crowds of a Supreme LEADER

What you could see when Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin was being driven to a public space in Tehran.

Why Armenia's Next Evolution Must Be CONSTITUTIONAL

Armenia has undergone a major geopolitical reorientation in recent years. To continue this course, it requires a constitutional reset.

Venezuelans FURIOUS at Government After Twin Earthquakes Strike

Venezuelans are publicly expressing their anger over their government’s disaster response, despite the risk of imprisonment.

Iran Just Did Something That Raised the Threat Level to SEVERE

Iran's military has warned it will target ships that do not use a northern route approved by Tehran.

Zelenskyy's BOLD Demand That Could Reshape the ENTIRE Alliance

Zelenskyy says Nato should let Ukraine join to ‘make all of us stronger’  The Guardian Zelensky presses Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes  BBC Ukraine war latest: Trump renews Greenland claim and threatens to pull troops out of Europe - at crucial NATO summit  Sky News Opinion | How to get Patriot missiles to Ukraine  The Washington Post Zelensky Insists Ukraine 'Belongs in NATO,' Appeals for More Air Defense Systems at Summit  Time Magazine

How Russia Just MASTERED the Weapon Everyone Thought Would DESTROY Them

The Russia-Ukraine war is increasingly defined by institutional learning, as organizations like Rubicon seek to spread battlefield innovations across the force.

The Oil Authorization Trump Just REVOKED That Changes Everything in the Middle East

How Trump Is FORCING NATO to Rethink Everything About European Defense

The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.

The CONVICTED Politician Who Just Announced She'll Run For President

The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year.

Why Three Pacific Leaders Are Rushing to Meet Australia's PM RIGHT NOW

Leaders from Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea to join Albanese at State of Origin decider. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese will host a trio of Pacific prime ministers as he tries to bolster Australia’s regional influence amid the creeping threat of China, Australian Associated Press reports. The bilateral meetings with Papua New Guinea’s James Marape, Tonga’s Lord Fakafānua and Samoa’s La’auli Leuatea Schmidt will be follow

The Strait That Could Trigger a Global Energy CRISIS Just Became a War Zone

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

The Fighter Jet Deal That Could RESHAPE the Middle East Power Balance

While in a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Erdogan, President Trump announced the U.S. will lift Turkey sanctions and that he is considering selling them F-35s.

The Strait Attack That Just Triggered POWERFUL U.S. Retaliation

The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran.

Why Populist Leaders Keep Ending Up in COURT

The far-right leader’s battle with the French judiciary evokes standoffs across the populist world, including ones with President Trump and Nigel Farage.

The Strike That Just Pushed Oil Markets Into CHAOS

The military operation came hours after the U.S. Treasury revoked a waiver allowing global sales of Iranian oil.

The Heatwave That Could Break a 50-YEAR Record

Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

Why July 4th's Extreme Heat Is America's NEW Normal Forever

In cities across the U.S., parades were canceled and events were delayed because of the heat. Meanwhile, emergency rooms saw a high number of people with heat-related illnesses.

AI Just Unlocked the Material That Could Make ELECTRICITY Flow Without Resistance

Scientists have combined machine learning with quantum physics to discover two new superconductors and create a much faster way to search for many more. The technique could bring researchers significantly closer to the long-sought goal of a room-temperature superconductor.

The Climate Threat That's Literally CRUMBLING Beneath Your Car

Heat waves are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change — and roads are suffering as a result. Are the nation's roads up to meeting the challenge of a warmer, wetter future?

The British Startup That Just Launched a LONGEVITY Lab Into Orbit

The lab will beam back data to train AI models to predict how proteins behind age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and certain cancers behave.

Why Europe Is Warming FASTER Than Any Continent on Earth

With fast warming and an aging population, Europe has become vulnerable to heatwaves. More air conditioning could help, but has set off a debate over climate change culprits and if better solutions are possible.

The WORMS That Could Solve Agriculture's Biggest Pollution Problem

Anthony Agueda, a third-generation California dairy farmer, pulls a rake through a bed of dark, wet wood chips on his family’s land in Hickman, a tiny town in the state’s agricultural heartland. He reaches down with both hands and pulls up a clump of muck, turning it over to reveal a half-dozen squirming red earthworms.…

The CATNIP Solution That Works as Well as Deet — Scientists Confirm

Researchers testing a cheap, homegrown oil in Uganda found what cats knew all along – it worked as well as the artificial chemical used globally A homegrown catnip lotion has proven “just as effective as Deet” as a mosquito repellant in trials carried out in Uganda. Catnip, or Nepeta cataria, is a common herb from the mint family. The chemical in the plant that causes feline euphoria – nepetalactone – also has insect-repelling properties but this has not previously been commercialised. Continu

Scientists Found Something IMPOSSIBLE on Two Distant Worlds

Something on Pluto and one of Saturn’s moons, Titan, absorbs light in a way unexplained by anything in spectroscopic databases.

The Generic Drug That Could DESTROY Ozempic's Billion-Dollar 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

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The 10 Medications Secretly Making Your Body VULNERABLE to Heat

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

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

How One Louisiana Man Just BEAT a Disease Doctors Called Incurable

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

Why Young Adults Are Aging FASTER Than Their Parents Ever Did

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

The TERRIFYING Risk Your Office Chair Is Creating Right Now

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

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

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

The Statin Side Effect That Almost NEVER Actually Happens

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

The Heart Failure Redefinition That Will Change EVERYTHING About Treatment

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

The Viral Overdose Video EMTs Want You to STOP Scrolling Past

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

The AI That Can Predict Your Heart Attack BEFORE Any Symptoms

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

The Hidden FERTILITY Ceiling Donor Eggs Can't Actually Fix

Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.

The Shot You'll Only Need Twice A MONTH

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

The HIDDEN Benefit of Weight Loss Drugs That Could Save Your Life

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

The Two Tests That Will Finally SPEED UP Endometriosis Diagnosis

Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.

The Frozen Blueberries That Just Sent 4 People to the HOSPITAL

During the hot summer months, there’s hardly anything better than chomping down on some sweet fruits to keep yourself cool. But now, one particular frozen blueberry product is suspected of sending people to the hospital, and multiple government agencies are warning consumers to steer clear of it due to E. coli fears. Here’s what you need to know about the frozen blueberry recall. What’s happened? On July 6, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a notice of a voluntary recall initia

The Ebola Strain With NO Treatment—Until NOW

The strain of the virus that's responsible for the current outbreak has no specific treatments or preventive measures. Three new clinical trials could provide possible breakthroughs.

What EVERYONE Got Wrong About Bryan Johnson's Diagnosis

Last week, biohacker Bryan Johnson shook the internet with a viral announcement: He’d been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, or AIG. “My stomach is eating itself,” Johnson wrote at the start of a lengthy social media post. The condition, he explained, is linked to his hyperthyroidism, which he was diagnosed with in his 20s. But without any clear symptoms, it took him another two decades to discover his AIG, finally being diagnosed this May at 48 years old. Johnson and his doctors eventually d

Why Your Morning Coffee Habit Might Be SAVING Your Liver

Recent research has found that drinking coffee may help reduce your risk of liver disease and cancer. Image Credit: GNDphotography/Getty A recent study has shown that drinking coffee may help reduce your risk of liver disease and cancer.  The researchers found that the more coffee you drink, the greater the potential protective effects.  Using sugars or sweeteners in your coffee can slightly reduce the protective effects.  It is still important to limit your intake of sugar, sweeteners, and

Should AI Be Writing Your PRESCRIPTIONS? Utah Thinks So

A prescription refill program that quietly launched in Utah earlier this year has kicked off a big medical debate: Is artificial intelligence ready to take over tasks that, until now, could only be performed by doctors? The program allows Utah residents to skip the doctor’s office and get their prescriptions refilled online by an AI chatbot called Doctronic. It’s a seemingly simple step toward making healthcare more convenient for patients and prescribers. But it’s also a precedent-shattering mi

The Simple Workout That Cuts Your Heart Attack Risk by Nearly ONE-THIRD

Research shows that stronger, better quality back and chest muscles may reduce the risk of a heart attack. Image Credit: minamoto images/Stocksy A recent study found that people with strong back and chest muscles may have a lower risk of heart attack.  Researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze heart scans of study participants.  Muscle quality in these areas was also found to matter more than size for overall heart attack risk.  People with stronger back and chest muscles may

Why Losing Just 78 Minutes of Sleep Could DESTROY Your Waistline

A new study found that adults who slept about 78 fewer minutes each night for six weeks gained nearly a pound and became more sedentary, highlighting the important role sleep plays in maintaining a healthy weight. A woman lying on a bed. A new study suggests not getting enough sleep each night may lead to weight gain. Those who lost an average of 78 minutes of sleep per night gained almost 1 pound over 6 weeks. People who were short on sleep were also found to be more sedentary. Sleep depriv

Why FIFA's Biggest Critic Just Called It 'PROFOUNDLY Corrupt'

European lawmaker Barry Andrews savages the world football governing body after U-turn on American star's suspension.

Why the Blue Jays Just CUT TIES With Their 30-Year-Old Southpaw

The Toronto Blue Jays have released a veteran pitcher after he gave up four earned runs in just three innings.

Trump Just Broke FIFA's Most Sacred RULE — And They Let Him

There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.

The Moment Ronaldo's LEGACY Ended in Tears

BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.

Chris Gotterup Claims His Third WIN Of The Year

Chris Gotterup won his third tournament of the season, and his fifrth of his career, by winning the 2026 John Deere Classic before the Open Championship.

The CRUSHING Defeat That Just Ended America's World Cup DREAM

The U.S. men's national team faced Belgium on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16.

CM Punk's Shocking RETURN Just Changed WWE Forever

CM Punk returned on WWE Raw and defeated Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship.

The Presidential Phone Call That Changed WORLD CUP History

The U.S. is out of the World Cup, losing 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 in a match blemished by suspension of Folarin Balogun's red card. Ronaldo exits.

The WWE Champion Who Just Walked Away From MILLIONS

Sheamus is reportedly leaving WWE after nearly 20 years, having turned down a restructured contract extension. Here's what the reports say and what could be next.

The Red Card Decision That Just ENDED America's World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US' World Cup exit was dominated by talk of Folarin Balogun's availability.

The Trade That Could Make the Dodgers UNSTOPPABLE This Season

The St.Louis Cardinals may have just the relief pitcher the Los Angeles Dodgers may seek in a trade which could help both National League clubs.

The Two Words Belgium Used to HUMILIATE Team USA

Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

FC Barcelona's Mystery Signing Could Arrive THIS WEEK

FC Barcelona is closing in on another new signing for the first team that has featured at the World Cup over the past month.

Erling Haaland Is EVERYWHERE at the World Cup. Most Isn't REAL.

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland isn’t just a footballer anymore. He’s become an internet character perpetuated by fans and AI.

How Michigan Kept Its Roster Together After Losing Its CHAMPIONSHIP Coach

Since Dusty May left for the Mavericks, most of Michigan’s top players have committed to play next season for Mike Boynton, who was named interim coach after May left.

Mets Call for Prayers as 2-Time All-Star Enters End-of-Life CARE

The New York Mets former All-Star infielder had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and a team representative sent an update.

9.1 Million Just Watched England Pull Off an EPIC Win Over Mexico

A peak audience of 9.1 million tuned in overnight to watch England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Why Balogun's Return Made So Little IMPACT in US World Cup Loss

Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans’ 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16

Bo Bichette Finally Speaks on His CONTROVERSIAL Trade Decision

The former Toronto Blue Jays franchise shortstop broke his silence on his decision to secure a no-trade clause in his New York Mets contract.

Togethxr Launches Podcast That Proves EVERYONE Watches Women's Sports

Women’s sports have never been bigger. Now Togethxr, the sports media company co-founded by veteran exec Jessica Robertson alongside pro athletes Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel and Sue Bird, is getting in the weekly podcast game. Togethxr and iHeartMedia announced the launch of “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports,” a weekly audio and video podcast debuting […]

The England Victory That Just Broke ALL Records

AUDIENCE AVALANCHE England’s 3-2 soccer World Cup victory over Mexico on Monday delivered the biggest television audience ever recorded in the U.K. for a live broadcast between 2am and 4am BST, with a peak of 9.1 million viewers tuning into BBC One and BBC iPlayer despite the delayed kick-off. The average audience across the Round of 16 match held […]

How the U.S. BLEW Its Home World Cup Moment

Belgium’s 4-1 victory was more than a round of 16 defeat. It was the end of what should have been a defining tournament for American soccer.

The Racist Attack on Mbappé That Has Prosecutors INVESTIGATING

Celeste Amarilla could face charges after French Football Federation complains about social media posts over World Cup match Prosecutors in France have opened an investigation into the racist attack on Kylian Mbappé by a Paraguayan senator, with officials weighing whether to demand that the senator be charged with aggravated public insult or incitement to hatred or violence. The Paris prosecutor’s office told the Guardian on Tuesday it had launched the inquiry after the French Football Federatio

Why Americans Are Suddenly DOMINATING Wimbledon

Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula will face off on Wimbledon's famed grass courts in the quarterfinals.

Why U.S. Men's Soccer Is Back to SQUARE ONE

Monday's one-sided loss to Belgium highlights that not much has changed for the U.S. men's soccer team despite the perceived progress over time.

Messi Just Did Something UNTHINKABLE at the World Cup

The Argentina men's national team is the defending FIFA World Cup champion.

England Players Told to STOP Doing the One Thing Fans Love

England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.

Russia Just Got BACK IN — And the Olympics Will Never Be the Same

The International Olympic Committee advised sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

How Argentina BARELY Survived the Match Everyone Expected Them to DOMINATE

Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance to the quarterfinal.

What Happened to IShowSpeed That Has FIFA INVESTIGATING

Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.

McGregor vs. Holloway 2: What the Odds WON'T Tell You

Picks and predictions for the UFC 329 main event, a rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.

Why World Cup Tickets Just CRASHED 60% Overnight

Prior to the U.S. being eliminated, tickets for a quarterfinal matchup in Los Angeles this week were nearly $3,000.

UFC Announces Seven Fights for Sacramento SHOWDOWN

The UFC has officially announced seven bouts for the August 22 fight UFC Fight Night card at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California

The $2 BILLION Bidding War Over World Cup Rights

FIFA has alerted media companies that English- and Spanish-language U.S. rights are likely to be sold together for 2030 and 2034, likely driving up the price.

The Five-Set EPIC That Just Set Up Tennis's Dream Semi-Final

Novak Djokovic beats Felix Auger-Aliassime in an epic five-setter to set up a blockbuster semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner.

Why Messi Memorabilia Just DROPPED Online at This Exact Moment

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is into the knockout rounds and all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, as the soccer legend leads Argentina onwards in their campaign to claim a second consecutive World Cup title. Argentina finished atop Group J with a perfect 3-0 record and defeated the tiny island nation Cape Verde in […]

What the Suspended Phillies Slugger Just Revealed About His PED SCANDAL

The Philadelphia Phillies’ former outfielder offered a response on returning to the big leagues after a significant punishment.

The Shootout That Just Sent Switzerland to World Cup GLORY

Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw

Why This All-Star Nearly Joined the Dodgers Before EVERYTHING Changed

The Toronto Blue Jays former MVP revealed that the Los Angeles Dodgers offered him “a nice chunk of change” before pivoting to a trade.

What the Court Just Decided About Prince Harry's UK FUTURE

The Duke of Sussex begins a week of charity engagements and will hear the outcome of his newspaper court battle.

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 […]

Why Premios Juventud Just Made a SHOCKING Move to Spain

The move to Europe marks the latest step in the franchise's international expansion, following last year's event in Panama, which was the first held outside the U.S.

What Amazon's New Lara Croft REVEALED About the 'Really Big' Adventure Coming

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 Murder That Made 'Dutton Ranch' Star SOB Over Her Character's Fate

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 […]

Why Zara Larsson Just Made a MAJOR Label Switch to RCA

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 […]

The Union Contract That Just Changed EVERYTHING for 'Chicago Fire' Crew

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, […]

Netflix Invented Binge-Watching — Now It's KILLING It

A new report suggests Netflix viewers aren’t sticking around for Season 2. The bigger issue may be that binge-watching itself is no longer the advantage it once was.

'Party Rock Anthem' Singer Dies at 37 — And No One Saw It COMING

Bennett's cause of death was not immediately clear and bandmates from her former group G.R.L say their "hearts are broken".

The 59-Year Wait That FINALLY Ended at the Hollywood Bowl

The Hollywood Bowl was by no means a lonely bowl Sunday night, as Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass returned to pack the storied venue for the first time in 59 years. The Brass’s Cahuenga Pass comeback came not a moment too soon, with the band leader proudly bragging about his age… as one does, […]

The Animated Showdown Dominating U.K. Box Offices RIGHT Now

The U.K. and Ireland box office maintained a steady rhythm over the weekend as Disney’s “Toy Story 5” retained the number one spot for a third consecutive frame. The Pixar release collected £5.7 million ($7.6 million), pushing its three-week cumulative total to £37.9 million ($50.7 million). Universal secured second place with the wide-circuit launch of […]

TEN Unveils ILLIMINT — The Creative Company That's REDEFINING Artist Power

Global artist and member of NCT and WayV, TEN, has co-founded ILLIMINT, a new artist-centric global creative company and label focused on artists individuality.

Why Dennis Quaid Is FLEEING Los Angeles for Nashville

The sun-soaked lifestyle he was able to enjoy at the home wasn’t enough to keep Quaid tethered to California, with the actor revealing recently that he made the decision to quit Los Angeles altogether.

The Movie Premiere That Just STUNNED London

Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland and Matt Damon were among the stars who walked the carpet in London for the premiere of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Ancient Greek epic.

Katherine Heigl's Stunning Utah Estate Hits Market for $10.6 MILLION

Katherine Heigl is selling her longtime Utah retreat 14 years after she left the Hollywood spotlight to enjoy a quieter life with her family at the extraordinary mountain home.

MONSTA X's Kihyun Reveals Why He's at the BORDERLINE

MONSTA X's Kihyun released his EP, 'BORDERLINE,' showcasing a mature and fresh outlook on life and the future. He doesn't know where he's going but he knows who he is.

The AI Music Startup That Just Hired Atlantic Records VETERANS

Suno, the controversial AI music generation company eager to partner with the music industry, has tapped two executives with longstanding ties to the business in VP roles. The company has hired former Atlantic Records executive Grace James as vice president and head of artist marketing and editorial. In addition, Christian Bowne, former YouTube head of […]

Why Pete Holmes Refuses to Read Your EMAIL

“You can make a living, you can have a life, and leave 55,000 emails unread with a big fuck off.”

The Indian Business Family Getting the 'Titan Story' TREATMENT

India’s T-Series Films and Almighty Motion Picture, the team behind hit Amazon MX Player series “Made in India: A Titan Story,” are reuniting for “The Tatas,” a multi-season drama adapting Girish Kuber’s book “The Tatas: How a Family Built a Business and a Nation.” The companies acquired the audio-visual rights to Kuber’s book in 2022 […]

The AI-Generated 'ACTRESS' Making Her Feature Film Debut Isn't Human

AI-powered content studio Particle 6 announced Monday that the AI creation will star in the film "Misaligned."

Lauren McQueen to Lead Michael J. Long's British Psychological Drama 'Crack'd'

Lauren McQueen, recently seen as Maid Marian in the MGM+/Lionsgate series “Robin Hood,” is set to lead upcoming British psychological drama “Crack’d.” A first-look for the film has been unveiled. Currently nearing picture lock, the feature is set and shot in Liverpool and sees McQueen play Chloe, a once promising young actress whose reality unravels […]

Why Turkish TV Shows Are CONQUERING the World

Rimini’s Teatro Amintore Galli was packed to the rafters for a conversation between Turkish actor Özge Gürel (“Wolf,” “Mr. Wrong”) and Serkan Çayoğlu (“Wolf,” “Cherry Season”) on Sunday at the Italian Global Series Festival. The second the on-stage conversation concluded, a wave of ardent fans rushed to greet them in person. The conversation was itself […]

Jay-Z Adds London Date to 'Jay-Z 30' Concert Series

Jay-Z has added a London date to his string of “Jay-Z 30” shows, celebrating his three-decade career in music. The rapper will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sept. 4. The concert will mark his only U.K. stop of the year and joins previously announced performances in Paris on Sept. 10 and Los Angeles on […]

Jude Law Just Signed On For a Getaway Driver Movie

Jude Law will star in a new movie about a getaway driver, written by Zach Baylin, the co-creator of Netflix miniseries “Black Rabbit” and co-writer of Justin Kurzel’s “The Order,” and produced by Law’s production company Riff Raff Entertainment. The project was revealed by Riff Raff’s Ben Jackson and Katie Sinclair at Karlovy Vary Film […]

Iranian Doc About Woman Who Killed Husband Heading to U.S. Theaters

Hot-button Iranian doc “An Eye for an Eye,” that in 2025 scored a Special Jury mention at the Tribeca Festival, has been acquired by New York-based AI-driven documentary distributor Jolt dedicated to indie titles. Co-directed by Iranian-born American documentary filmmaker Tanaz Eshaghian and Iran-based Farzad Jafari, “An Eye for an Eye” follows a real-life Tehran-set courtroom […]

Colombia Standing In For Mexico in Paul Presburger's First Feature

Lured by Colombia’s coveted film incentives, new production shingle Miércoles Entertainment, co-founded by former Pantelion/Pantaya exec Paul Presburger, chose to shoot its first feature, “Belleza,” in Colombia. “We shot Pantelion and Pantaya projects in Colombia in the past but we’ve never had a smoother production. Thanks to Daniel Hernández and the Secuoya team, we came […]

Money Heist Stars Diving Into Dystopian Sci-Fi Drama 'Numana'

Spanish actors Itziar Ituño (“Money Heist”) and Vito Sanz (“The Other Way Around”) have landed starring roles in “Numana,” a sci-fi drama series created by Argentine-Spanish writer-directors Jesica Arán (“Pájaros Negros”) and Soledad Velasco (“Cross Dreamers”). The series will be produced by Chilean-Spanish production company Clara Films and Barcelona-based Unbound Hub, a Senior VFX Strategy […]

The Rolling Stones Just Got BLOCKED From a New No. 1 Smash

The Rolling Stones miss debuting new single "Jealous Lover" at No. 1 on multiple charts in the U.K., blocked from the summit by Phoebe Bridgers.

Bombillo Amarillo Launches Animation Beachhead in Spain After Annecy Win

Bombillo Amarillo, the Colombian co-producer of “The Violinist,” winner of Annecy’s top Cristal for best animated feature film, is launching an animation beachhead in Spain.  BA Estudios, an animation studio, will be up and running from the week of July 13, based out of Bilbao, capital of Bizkaia, part of Spain’s Basque Country and home […]

Oscar Winner Boards Brazilian Stop Motion Feature 'The March of the Sunflowers'

France’s Autour de Minuit, behind Academy Award-winning animated short “Logorama,” and Spamflix, a burgeoning force in Portuguese animation production and distribution, have boarded Brazilian filmmaker and cinematographer Erick Ricco’s “The March of the Sunflowers,” one of the animation highlights at this week’s Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM). Already working up an industry fanbase at December’s Animation! […]

Prince Harry Just LOST His Battle Against the Daily Mail

Prince Harry has lost his long-running lawsuit against the publishers of the Daily Mail. The British royal, who now lives in Montecito, California, was among a group of high-profile figures who filed suit in 2022 alleging they were victims of unlawful information gathering. The others were Elton John, David Furnish, actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie […]

Critics Just Delivered Their VERDICT on 'The Odyssey'

Almost two weeks before the release of The Odyssey, the social media embargo on the film has lifted, allowing critics to share impressions.

Why Harry Shearer Is TERRIFIED of AI After His Death

You’d be hard-pressed to call an hour spent in the company of Harry Shearer and Tom Leopold work. Not only is each a prolific comedian in their his right — Shearer best known for his roles in “The Simpsons” and “Spinal Tap” while Leopold has writing credits on numerous hits including “Cheers” and “Seinfeld” – […]

How 'Demon Slayer' Producer Plans to Conquer the WORLD

Anime is no longer a niche import. It is pop culture’s new center of gravity – and nobody is moving faster to press that advantage than the studio behind “Demon Slayer.” Nishimoto Shu, appointed president of Aniplex earlier this year, has outlined a plan to deepen the Sony Music Entertainment Japan subsidiary’s foothold in international […]

Ella Langley Almost Hit No. 1—Then Someone STOLE It

Ella Langley misses earning her first No. 1 on the U.K.'s Official Singles Downloads chart as "Choosin' Texas" rises to a new high of No. 2.

Brazilian BAM Buzz Title 'Mesopotamia' Adds Star-Studded Cast

Maeve Jinkings, Bárbara Colen and Márcio Vito, three of the finest Brazilian actors of their generation, are set to star in “Mesopotamia.” Director Andy Malafaia’s feature debut, “Mesopotamia” is set up at Brazil’s Druzina Content, behind “Five Types of Fear,” a best film winner at Gramado Fest which was boarded by Viola Davis’ Ashé as […]

Prince Harry Just LOST His Battle Against the Tabloids

Prince Harry and other celebrities first brought legal action against Associated Newspapers Ltd. in 2022.

'Narcos' Star Joins Buzzy Latino Thriller That's Already TURNING Heads

Damián Alcázar, a lead in “Narcos” as Pablo Escobar’s successor, Cali mob boss Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela, is attached to star in “Rookies,” the TV series debut as a writer-director of top Colombian film director José Luis Rugeles. Breaking out with Cannes 2015 Un Certain Regard title “Alias María,” Rugeles, one of Colombia’s most prominent film […]

The 'Saturday Night Live UK' Logo That's Perfectly BRITISH

When Saturday Night Live launched in the U.K. earlier this year, the show wanted a logo that looked distinctly British. To design it, the creative agency Stink Studios looked to the streets of London for inspiration. The SNL UK mark is dynamic, and made from hundreds of photos of the letters S, N, and L that members of the Stink Studios team took of British signs in London and beyond. Letters were snapped from bus stops, sandwich shops, pubs, and other public places, and then vectorized (convert

The Doctor Who Star Making Something IMPOSSIBLE Happen

Ncuti Gatwa is reuniting with his “Doctor Who” co-star Niamh Marie Smith to executive produce her new short film “Passing Through.” Marie Smith, who featured in the 2024 “Doctor Who” Christmas special “Joy to the World” as Sylvia Trench, will star in the short alongside Gemma Laurie (“Shetland,” “The Long Shadow”) as well as write […]

The Hollywood Names Behind Tonight's Most POWERFUL Dinner

Salma Hayek Pinault, François-Henri Pinault, Pamela Anderson, Simone Biles, Benicio Del Toro, Nacho Figueras, Dakota Johnson and Lorna Simpson will co-host the Kering Foundation’s fifth annual Caring for Women Dinner. This year’s event, taking place Sept. 10 at The Pool in New York City to coincide with the star of Fashion Week, will benefit Activating […]

The Films Opening TIFF That Everyone Will Be TALKING About

Sian Heder’s activist drama “Being Heumann” will open the 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie, starring Ruth Madeley as disability rights advocate Judith Heumann, will host its world premiere on Sept. 10 at Roy Thomson Hall. “Being Heumann” is Heder’s follow-up to 2021’s “CODA,” which became a sensation at Sundance and sold […]

The Maternity Scandal That's Finally Becoming a SERIES

Jason Isaacs is set to lead a scripted series about the U.K.’s maternity deaths scandal. Based on award-winning documentary “Maternity: Broken Trust,” the series from Cuba Pictures (part of Vice Studios) will be directed by Jim Loach (“Lockerbie”). “What drew me to this project was its sheer scale: this goes far beyond one family or […]

Dolly Parton's Broadway Show Gets a Date That Fans Will LOVE

Broadway will be saying “Hello, Dolly” before the end of the year, as the musical telling the life story of country-pop superstar Dolly Parton is set to begin previews at the St. James Theatre on Dec. 7, to be followed by an official opening night on her 81st birthday, Jan. 19, 2027. “Dolly: A True […]

The Netflix Show That Just Shattered VIEWERSHIP Records

Netflix's biggest new show has turned out to be Harlan Coben's I Will Find You, despite steep competition from His and Hers earlier in the year.

First Look at Anna Nicole Smith's TRANSFORMATION

Kal Penn will never forget seeing his “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor” co-star Abbie Cornish for the first time as Anna Nicole Smith. “She really embodied Anna Nicole in a very striking way,” Penn tells me. “She was a completely different person. I briefly met Anna Nicole a handful of times way back when I […]

First Look at the Gucci Family SCANDAL Series

Sky Italia has released first-look images of its upcoming high-end series “Gucci: Game Over,” which the Comcast-owned pay-TV service has described as Italy’s answer to Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci” film. Miriam Leone (“The Lions of Sicily”) (pictured above) is playing Patrizia Reggiani, the former socialite convicted of hiring a hitman to murder her ex-husband. […]

The David Bowie Milestone He Never Got to SEE

David Bowie's Legacy compilation, which was released only months after his death in 2016, becomes his first set to reach 500 weeks on the Official Albums chart.

What Prince Harry Just LOST in Court That Changes Everything

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Why Disney Is Fighting to Prove 'The View' Isn't REALLY a Talk Show

Joy Behar looks and acts nothing like David Muir or Robin Roberts, but ABC asserts her program, “The View” is entitled to the same protections as program such as “World News Tonight” or “Good Morning America.” More than 76,000 comments have been filed by the public with the Federal Communications Commission after Disney’s ABC in […]

Why 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Just MOVED Its Release Date Up

The animated film “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” will now premiere in July rather than October as originally planned. Paramount has announced that the film, which continues the story from “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” will debut globally on Paramount+ on July 25. The film was originally supposed to debut on Oct. 9 in theaters before […]

'Obsession' Sets Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray Release

After becoming a breakout theatrical hit, “Obsession” will release on Blu-ray 4K and DVD on July 14. The physical editions are available to pre-order on Amazon, where it’s a No. 1 bestseller. The Collector’s Edition release includes the film in 4K with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with English Dolby Atmos audio, a Blu-ray disc […]

Animation Takes Greater Share of California Film Incentive

Animation is taking a larger share of the California film incentive, as the state announced Tuesday that $71 million would go to four animated features. The state expanded its production incentive to $750 million a year in 2025, while also opening up the program to animated films and TV shows. “Donkey,” the spinoff of the […]

Why CNN Staffers Are TERRIFIED of What's Coming Next

There are 600 million reasons why Paramount Skydance should not tinker too much with the inner workings of CNN after the company completes the acquisition of its parent, Warner Bros. Discovery. Staffers at the news giant fear the company soon expected to be their new owner will ignore all of them. CNN is not what […]

The 39-ish Most Stylish People of 2026 — So Far

On red carpets, on set, onstage and even up in space, they captured our attention with their looks.

Social Issue Gore and Latino Gumshoes Power Up Bogotá Market Lineup

Class war bloodbath “The Eastman,” Latino procedural “Rookies,” queer drama “Mesopotamia” and the exquisite 2D tyke parable “The March of the Sunflowers” look like potential highlights at a 16th Bogotá Audiovisual Market which looks set to underscore Colombia’s status not only as a big shoot location but one of Latin America’s still building production powers.  […]

Louise Lasser, 'Mary Hartman' Icon, Dies at 87

Louise Lasser, the star of Norman Lear’s short-lived satirical soap opera “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” has died. She was 87. Lasser died of natural causes on Monday at her home in Manhattan. More to come…

Why Charli xcx's New Album Features a HORROR Legend

Charli xcx has revealed the tracklist for her upcoming album “Music, Fashion, Film,” releasing on July 24. The 11-track project is slated to include the already-released singles “Rock Music,” “SS26” and “Wink Wink,” which the singer unveiled with music videos over the past month. The album will feature a sole guest appearance from acclaimed horror […]