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Meta might be the next company to make an always-on AI wearable. The company is working on prototype "super sensing" always-aware smart glasses that could continuously record audio and snap photos "every few seconds," according to the Financial Times. The wearer could then ask Meta AI about the captured audio and images. However, the images and audio might not be directly available to the user. Here's how the FT describes one way the glasses could use the data: In one proposed system, raw footag
The $300 million round is expected to be led by Menlo Ventures, Sifted reported.
The animal escaped after apparently arriving inside a package at Meta's Bangkok office, injuring one employee before finally being caught.
The caller ID company says users are increasingly ignoring and blocking calls from India's dedicated business number series.
CAA released a statement Wednesday night calling out the privacy risks of Meta’s new AI model Muse Image, which gives users the ability to create an AI photo of someone just by plugging in their public Instagram handle. The AI model operates on an opt-out policy, meaning users have to manually block access if they […]
A single wording mistake cost the government millions. Now Estonia is using AI to spot legal errors before they become law—and to automate more of the state.
Congressional members need to be on their toes about AI policy questions. I lay out the vital aspects. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
As extreme heat becomes the norm on the continent, the AC culture wars may be solved by advances in environmentally friendly technology.
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There’s an old joke I used to hear in Poland. A manager wants to hire a new employee and asks his assistant to collect résumés. A week later, she proudly carries a stack of résumés into his office and hands them to him. He takes half and throws them in the trash and says, “We don’t want people who are unlucky!” In an oddly similar vein, Silicon Valley pundits are obsessed with the concept of “high agency,” popularized by Eric Weinstein, who described it this way: “When you’re told that something
The ability to use AI isn’t just important when it comes to applying tech roles. Per recent data, the skill appears on job listings across industries. And when it comes to a number of fields, the resume attribute is now a more sought-after one outside of tech than within it. According to new research from Indeed’s Hiring Lab, the number of job listings with “AI” in the title has multiplied in a few short years. From 2022 to 2026, job postings with titles mentioning AI went from 264 (just 2.6% of
Welcome to the new and tricky world of applying for a job in the AI era. Yes, applicants can use LLMs to fill out applications and cast a far wider net. But AI has also made recruiters far more anxious about the authenticity of the people they’re evaluating and, in some cases, it is clogging up candidate pools. In a stagnant job market, it feels like a tech-fueled race to the bottom; it’s not clear anyone is really winning—at least right now. David Paffenholz, the cofounder and CEO of Juicebox,
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NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morris called reports that self-driving cars had driven into emergency scenes and blocked ambulances and firefighters “unacceptable.”
“EMF straws” and similar products are being sold as a way to block electromagnetic frequencies that come from common electronic devices, even without scientific evidence that they work.
Over the last year, the design team at Mill has logged hundreds of hours in commercial kitchens studying one of the least visible parts of restaurant operations: what happens to the trash. The startup, which has raised more than $232 million since launching in 2020, is known for making a bin for home kitchens that dries and shrinks food waste. But companies like Whole Foods soon started asking for a version of their own. Of the 74 million tons of food that’s thrown out each year in the U.S., aro
America is in the thick of a loneliness epidemic. More than a fifth of the population reports feeling isolated. In a 2024 Harvard survey, 73% of people say that technology is part of the problem. Could technology also be the cure? Andy Dunn hopes so. Dunn, best known as the founder of the menswear label Bonobos, which sold to Walmart for $310 million in 2017, has turned his attention to a trickier problem: friendship. Over the past five years, he’s been building an app that helps people to make
Thousands of new fossil-fuel power sources are quietly firing up across the state to power the AI boom, thanks to a regulatory loophole, leaving residents feeling blindsided.
With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.
A talking cat recently sat next to me on the couch, thanked me for interviewing his creator, and proceeded to tell me a series of dad jokes. It was the work of a company called Pixi Platforms, which recently launched an iPhone and iPad app that can send the augmented reality equivalent of talking greeting cards to other users of iOS devices. Other featured characters include a talking robot who can play a mean game of tic-tac-toe and Pixi’s newest creation: an envelope that can follow a user ac
The Amseatec Criss Cross Office Chair gives you room to sit cross-legged, sideways, or however your body actually wants to sit.
Another 29 Starlink satellites were deployed last night. | Image: SpaceX SpaceX is currently ahead of last year's record-setting pace for Starlink satellite deployments. SpaceX launched 1,589 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit in the first half of 2026, according to launch data compiled by Jonathan McDowell's satellite tracker, compared to 1,489 satellites deployed at the same point in 2025. 2025 was already a record year for SpaceX, with the company deploying 3,180 Starlink satellites i
"The Starship Pez dispenser demonstrates very smart industrial design and scale."
Provided you have a library of SNES cartridges, the SN Operator is a seamless plug-and-play system for easy ’90s nostalgia.
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The Dell 14S represents the new normal of laptop pricing, but it has the quality to back up its cost.
Earlier this year, Amazon overtook Walmart as the world’s biggest retailer by sales. The online marketplace’s claim to fame is selling everything under the sun—but such a massive catalog has its drawbacks. Amazon sells products by plenty of trusted brands, but to find them, shoppers have to wade through oceans of slop. That includes “pseudo-brands,” such as online-only retailers typically named with a string of all-caps letters that look more like high-security passwords than brand names. (A cur
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. Four nuclear reactors hit a big milestone in the US —Casey Crownhart I was really looking forward to July 4, and not just because I love a poolside barbecue. This year…
Benchmark-backed Ollama has amassed 176,000 stars, and nearly 17,000 forks on Github by helping developers easily run AI on their PCs.
In an interesting twist that takes advantage of the company's core product, users can chat with these shows' characters, ask them questions, and even roleplay different storylines.
Gopher can’t play the piano for you, but it can bury it in the mix. | Image: Image Line Last year, Image Line introduced Gopher for FL Studio, an AI chatbot that was basically a glorified instruction manual. You asked it how to do something, and it would serve up the relevant instructions. It's the kind of thing I actually use AI for on a semi-regular basis. But in the new release, Gopher can actually execute actions on your behalf. I was able to ask Gopher to lay down a four-on-the-floor kick
Economists at Bank of America spotlight South Korea and the United Arab Emirates as likely to gain from both the build-out and adoption of artificial intelligence.
The popularity of Spotify Wrapped has kicked off a wide range of year-in-review features, on apps from YouTube to Uber - and now, the lookback trend has come to AI. Anthropic on Thursday announced a "reflect" feature for its Claude chatbot, allowing users to see an analysis of their usage data over the past month, three months, six months, or year. Anthropic bills the reflection dashboard as a way to "see your patterns and shape them," the company wrote in a blog post. It begins with a summary
Character.AI's plan to become more than just an LLM-powered chatbot platform is going beyond interactive books, comics, and audio dramas. Today, the company announced the debut of c.ai Series - short-form, episodic videos designed to be watched and interacted with - on your phone. Unlike traditional microdrama services that feature cheaply produced, live-action shows starring human performers, c.ai Series are animated and almost entirely made with generative AI. The company's interest in gettin
The Bezos-backed automaker building America's cheapest electric truck is teaming up with the crayon company in a bid to brighten its rides. Make ours Razzmatazz.
Meta is upgrading its Muse Spark artificial intelligence model under the leadership of AI chief Alexandr Wang.
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Companies will once again be allowed to scan citizens’ personal texts, emails, and social media messages via the “chat control” bill to find child abuse material online.
The big boy is back. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Sony is bringing back the RX10 superzoom camera after a nearly nine-year gap between models. The newly announced RX10 V retains the same 24-600mm equivalent f/2.4-4 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 25x zoom lens of its last two predecessors, but it has lots of upgrades elsewhere. The new 20.1-megapixel 1-inch-type sensor is a stacked design, allowing up to 30fps continuous burst shooting without any blackout (up from the last-gen's 24fps). Th
If you’re looking for a discount on a great pair of active noise-canceling headphones for your summer adventures (even if they’re indoors), you’re in luck. The Sonos Ace headphones in black are currently on sale for $279 (usually $399) at a variety of retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and directly from Sonos. Weirdly, the white version is discounted at all. The Ace are as comfortable as they are attractive, with an expansive soundstage and balanced sound profile that’s less bass-fo
Personal digital assistants like the iconic Palm Pilot were one of many devices we thought went extinct with the arrival of the smartphone. But similar to Canon resurrecting a nearly decade-old digital camera to appeal to point-and-shoot fans, Talisman Design is crowdfunding a clamshell PDA called the PocketMage that combines a tactile keyboard with both e-paper and OLED displays in a pocketable device. There are two different preorder options for the PocketMage on Crowd Supply, plus you get you
Character.ai enters microdrama with c.ai Series, letting viewers chat with characters after episodes and testing whether characters can drive engagement.
Claude’s new Reflect dashboard doesn’t just visualize how you use AI. It also subtly reinforces how much of your daily work now depends on Anthropic’s chatbot.
Three big AI IPOs are set to generate more value than all the U.S. VC backed exits since 2000.
The New York Times and several news outlets on Thursday filed a motion for sanctions against OpenAI, accusing the company of concealing its ability to search the training datasets and output logs for its models for more than two years as they sought company documents. The motion’s plaintiffs included the Times, the Daily News, the […]
Micron announced a new round of investments aimed at boosting the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here. A draft report leaked from the Treasury Department warns of the risks posed by the hot-burning AI economy, likening it to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s and noting its circular financial nature that has many of the key players investing in each other. The document, obtained by the nonprofit newsroom NOTUS,
The soft, weirdly sexualized home-chore robot has been given some very tactile hands.
These ten U.S. states have the best infrastructure to win future AI data center deals despite rising public opposition.
The Sense Pro is Schlage’s first Matter-over-Thread lock. It also supports hands-free unlocking via Apple Home Key, with Google and Samsung support coming soon through Aliro. The Schlage Sense Pro is a beautiful smart lock. Sleek, discreet, and simple to use, it's Schlage's smartest lock to date. Thanks to ultra-wideband (UWB), it unlocks as I walk up to my front door; I don't need to enter a code or tap my phone or press my finger against it. I've tested several hands-free unlocking systems t
About two weeks after OpenAI's GPT-5.6 was caught up in regulatory drama - rolled out only to government-approved organizations during a "limited preview" period - the company has received the Trump administration's green light for a public rollout of the model. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called it "the best model we have ever produced." To celebrate, OpenAI also unveiled a new AI agent on the same day: ChatGPT Work. It's billed as a combination of ChatGPT and Codex, allowing the everyday non-technic
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said high token costs could prevent businesses from adopting artificial intelligence at scale.
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Windows 11 updates could soon include fixes for more security issues at once. Microsoft said in a blog post on Thursday that it's now using AI to "identify potential issues earlier," which means "customers will see a higher volume of security updates included in each security release." Hackers, even amateurs, have increasingly been using AI to quickly exploit security weaknesses over the past several months. Security researchers are also using AI to find issues faster, leading to more frequent
In its bid to spend less on GPUs from providers like Nvidia, Meta is on track to start making its the latest versions of its AI-specific chips in September.
Members of the trust advise Anthropic leadership and do not hold any equity in the company.
State actors in China, Russia and Iran have sought to exploit the U.S. public debate over the effects of the technology.
Google’s 2020 Nest Thermostat is $50 off. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge If you’re looking for a relatively affordable way to cut down on cooling costs, Google’s Nest Thermostat can help. It’s packed with smart controls and energy-saving features, and right now it’s on sale in white for $79 ($50 off), which is its best price of the year, at Amazon. Google Nest Thermostat Where to Buy: $129.99 $79 at Amazon The smart thermostat is quick to install and makes it easy to adjust your home’
Meta's new AI image generator is using your public Instagram photos unless you opt out. Here's how to do that.
New plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceXAI and Stability AI say the companies' AI tools were used to make sexually explicit images of them as children.
A new $20 billion valuation would be a giant step up from the $10 billion valuation it reached in October.
The Paris-based ElevenLabs competitor, just announced a hefty seed extension round.
Claude subscribers must soon pay usage-based fees to access Anthropic’s best consumer AI model—a sign that the golden era of AI subscriptions is ending.
"Exactly what that dialog looked like between the government and Anthropic and OpenAI is unclear."
A new feature will indicate when advertisers have used generative AI tools to create or edit their ads, Google says.
News publishers say OpenAI hid tools and datasets that could identify copyrighted journalism in ChatGPT outputs, escalating their lawsuit with a new motion for sanctions.
Slate has an answer for owners who have always want to drive a truck with bright crayon colors.
Meta's new Muse Spark 1.1. will go up against similar products offered by Anthropic and OpenAI.
Microsoft laid off 1,600 employees across its Xbox division this week, including hundreds of union video game workers represented by Communications Workers of America. The workforce reduction comes in addition to what new CEO Asha Sharma calls the “most significant restructure” in the Microsoft division’s history. Microsoft announced approximately 4,800 total job cuts across the […]
Launching an artificial intelligence tool to take notes and summarize important information from a virtual meeting can be alluring. Seconds after one of the agents attends an hour-long video conference, it can deliver a recap of key points and outline a to-do list for all the participants. But the way popular AI notetakers accomplish those tasks makes some people avoid using them. The technology turns everything said during meetings into data. Confidential personnel information, corporate strate
You can see if ads on Google Search, Google Discover, and YouTube were made or edited using AI from a new section in Google's "My Ad Center," as reported earlier by TechCrunch. The update, announced on Thursday, adds a "created or edited with AI" label under the "how this ad was made" tab. Users can find it by tapping the three dots or info button on ads, which pulls up the same panel where you can also block or report ads. Google says it will automatically apply the AI label to any ads made wit
The AI firm Anthropic has developed a technique that has given it the clearest glimpse yet at what’s really going on inside large language models as they answer questions or carry out tasks. What they found ranges from the mundane to the unnerving. Researchers at the company built a tool called the Jacobian lens (or…
OpenAI is already shutting down ChatGPT Atlas, its browser that could do tasks for you on your behalf, less than a year after launching it. Atlas was announced in October, but as part of its wave of news about ChatGPT Work today, the company confirmed that it will be "sunsetting" Atlas and is targeting an August 9th date for deprecation. In recent months, OpenAI has also shut down the video generation app Sora and paused plans for a ChatGPT "adult mode" as it works to reduce "side quests" and ca
Shares of Meta rallied on Thursday following the launch of a new AI model and reports of a big custom-chip milestone.
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The feud between NightmareEclipse and Microsoft shows no signs of resolving soon.
Broadcom accuses Allstate of dodging VMware audits.
OpenAI's latest family of models promise improvements across a range of areas, including cybersecurity.
Lyzr, a startup that builds AI agents for enterprises, used its own AI agent to raise a $100 million round — proof, evidently, that the product actually works.
OpenAI is sunsetting its AI-powered browser after less than a year. But it's moving some agentic browsing features to its desktop app and a Chrome extension.
Should Anthropic trust Elon Musk to host its models? With about $40 billion in revenue at stake, Musk insists that the company can.
The AI ROI debate has returned and the numbers are even bigger, as are, perhaps, the consequences.
Simo stepped away from OpenAI in April for a medical leave.
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The saga of Musk's tussle with the SEC over how he disclosed his growing stake in Twitter (now X) has come to an end.
Starting this summer, the company says baristas can earn a direct cut of the ad revenue, as long as their videos are Starbucks approved. ABC News contributor Mike Muse discusses more.
It is unclear who is behind the initiative and its sharply discounted gas prices.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the growing wave of stock offerings and debt issuance is the next big threat to the bull market.
Jeans maker raises its full-year outlook for the second straight time, but shares fall after hours
Even if you’re not worried about your normal spending anymore, a long-term-care need is still a problem for any budget.
John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement AP News Deere settles lawsuit by US FTC, states over equipment repair restrictions Reuters Wisconsin DOJ: Deere and Co. must share repair resources under antitrust settlement Channel 3000 FTC Reaches Settlement That Brings Right-To-Repair To John Deere Farm Equipment Engadget The FTC Settlement With John Deere Is a Huge Win for the Right-to-Repair Movement WIRED
Wall Street expects President Donald Trump’s call that the Iran cease-fire is over will hurt airlines and home builders more than it will help oil companies.
Investors increasingly view China's two-speed growth with robust export and tepid domestic demand as a defining long-term feature of the Chinese economy.
The company, which is already listed in Shenzhen, had priced shares in the IPO at 63.28 Hong Kong dollars apiece, raising HK$24.27 billion ($3.09 billion).
Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.
Creativity at work is often framed as something important. But is the opportunity to actually be creative available to everyone? Employees with more autonomy, seniority, or schedule flexibility may have greater room to step back, think laterally, and develop new ideas. By contrast, some experts say other workers—women, parents, caregivers, junior-level staff—may face tighter schedules, heavier workloads, and fewer chances to take part in creative problem-solving or brainstorming. Fast Company ta
The Kospi fell more than 5% on Wednesday, which brought it 20% below its June 19 record high, according to LSEG data.
Below, Ron Friedman shares five key insights from his new book, Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams. Trained as a psychologist, Ron began his career studying human motivation in the lab and teaching at colleges and universities. He later brought those insights into the corporate world, helping organizations understand public opinion and craft more persuasive messages grounded in behavioral science. What’s the big idea? Exceptional team performance isn’t a talent problem,
Convenience store operator 7-Eleven on Thursday disclosed a $349 million profit from the surge in gasoline prices during the last quarter, even as fewer Americans filled their tanks.
S&P 500 futures are little changed as traders assess rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran: Live updates CNBC Oil Steadies Following U.S.-Iran Escalation; Stock Futures Rise WSJ US stock markets fall amid Iran strikes and potential higher interest rates The Guardian US Stock Futures Slide After Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is Over Bloomberg.com Asian shares wobble as oil jumps on renewed Gulf hostilities Reuters
Aviation is literally soaring in the U.S., with record passenger numbers. But with a generation of mechanics set to leave the workforce, the industry needs new graduates to fill the gap.
Two companies announced on Thursday that the heart disease drug they had been developing failed its Phase III trial.
Friday’s offering of SK Hynix may become the second-largest equity offering ever.
Gap was never uncool. It just disappeared for a while. CEO Richard Dickson explains how he’s bringing it back, using the same pop culture playbook he used to resurrect Barbie at Mattel. He breaks down why he tracks “brand love” metrics on a dashboard hourly, why Sydney Sweeney’s viral jeans ad was actually good news for the whole industry, and why the biggest risk a brand can take is playing it safe. This is an abridged transcript of an interview from Rapid Response, hosted by former Fast Compa
“I’m actually earning more each week than I ever have before.”
PepsiCo reported weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings despite strong international demand.
For Anica John, the pandemic was a revelation. At the beginning of the lockdown, she had a 5-year-old child and worked in product management at Walmart Labs. John, whose husband is a professor at Stanford University, became the default parent while working remotely. By the time return-to-office mandates began to roll in, John had two children and was working at Amazon. “Things became impossible,” she says. “We outsourced household tasks as much as we could, but I didn’t feel like life was getti
Levi Strauss beat quarterly expectations on the top and bottom lines during its fiscal 2026 second quarter.
“By claiming earlier, I could preserve more of my portfolio and allow those assets to continue compounding.”
These investments have a tendency to crash and burn
More geopolitical instability, more frequent supply shocks and macro volatility are facing investors in an era that’s just starting, says Charles Schwab.
When I started my career in the corporate world more than two decades ago, the definition of success was remarkably simple: find your lane and stay in it. The deeper your expertise, the more you were respected and ultimately the more valuable you became. But that thinking has evolved in a post-Covid era where being a multi-hyphenate is considered the ultimate compliment and people running three businesses simultaneously are a dime a dozen. In today’s world, it is no longer about mastering a skil
Nilekani remains Fundamentum's anchor investor as the firm expands its leadership team and targets AI and fintech startups in India.
A stable job and a nice home have become less accessible to young Americans. Many are taking new paths to pursue their dreams.
Major dislocations in America’s foreign policy have given a stimulus to a dedollarization trend among central banks.
Clean power is responsible for roughly 90% of all new electrical capacity being added to the grid, according to the CEO of the American Clean Power Association.
The new rate will go into effect on July 12, and will be the eighth price increase over the last five calendar years
The next global financial crisis is already under way. Here is how it will unfold.
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Following a more than sevenfold rally in its stock price over the past year, South Korea's SK Hynix is listing on the Nasdaq.
Ohio tops CNBC's rankings for the first time in 2026, with the Buckeye State culminating a yearslong climb as the place to do business in America.
KeyBanc downgraded Salesforce shares, citing doubts about the company’s AI narrative.
This week, the White House announced the opening of the first “Freedom Fuel” gas station. The gas station chain loosely ties the price of a gallon of gas to President Trump’s presidential number “47.” Here’s what you need to know about the stations, the price they charge for gas, and the mystery around their ownership. What’s happened? On July 7, the White House posted on social media announcing the arrival of the first Freedom Fuel Network gas station. “FREEDOM FUEL HAS ARRIVED,” the post read
Chip stocks are jumping again, and Pepsi reported a mixed quarter.
Home sales dropped in June month over month as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. Prices hit an all-time high.
Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Peter Kafka, who is chief correspondent at Business Insider and host of Channels, a podcast about the media industry. And it’s a big week for the media industry — Comcast just announced that it’s splitting itself up, into the Comcast broadband company and the NBCUniversal entertainment company. That’s after the media giant spun out its cable assets like CNBC and MS.NOW into a new company called Versant earlier this year. A quick note, by the way — longtime Verg
Assets in a Trump Account may affect a student's need-based college aid eligibility, based on how income is reported on the FAFSA.
“She said it’s the second message they have left.”
Competition in the multitrillion-dollar market for retirement assets is fierce among managers like Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Russell Investments and Mercer.
AI shopping is changing retail discovery, but its impact will vary by category based on how much help shoppers need comparing products and reducing uncertainty.
PepsiCo’s North America business lagged in the latest quarter, and the stock was having its worst day in 15 months, even as strength in international business led to an earnings beat.
Twenty-five years after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, left a gaping void in Lower Manhattan, American Express broke ground Thursday on its new headquarters.
It’s a ‘major taxpayer win,’ according to one advocate for taxpayers
“I get hungry for a meal at a good restaurant.”
State attorneys general said they found that Block misled users by falsely advertising that Cash App provided bank-like protections, including advanced fraud detection.
Hawaii, America's Worst State for Business in 2026, is trying to address one of the few disadvantages it can control: quality of life. It isn’t easy.
This year’s boom includes the most spent on global deal-making in a six-month period in a decade. But questions persist about whether it can continue.
While shoppers may get better deals on some items, it’s unlikely their overall grocery bill will fall.
While some retailers still accept checks, an attempt to pay with anything other than cash or card is likely to result in a blank stare from a Gen Z cashier.
Financial literacy just hit a 10-year low — and it is devastating bank accounts.
Across 20 years of CNBC's America's Top States for Business rankings, some states have proven to be consistent winners, and others to be perennial dogs.
Home prices continue to climb even as buyers retreat from the market, according to fresh data from the National Association of Realtors.
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The memory-chip giant is reversing its recent slide after increasing its investment in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.
Employers told the NFIB they're having trouble finding workers. But experts say economic conditions, including tariffs and fuel costs, may also be making them pickier.
Arkansas is the Most Improved State for Business in CNBC's annual Top States rankings, as working-age adults are attracted by low costs and quality of life.
One of the biggest options trades in the entire market Thursday seems to suggest small caps might lead the next move up or down.
Some say traders who gravitate toward these products see big swings in the underlying stocks as a feature, not a bug.
Costco's moderating June comps growth reinforce that the stock's premium valuation leaves little room for disappointment.
Flying first class just got a little less expensive, provided you’re willing to make a few compromises. Delta announced Thursday that it’s expanding its unbundled fare strategy into its premium cabins with new lower-priced fare options for Delta One, domestic first class, and Delta Premium Select that let travelers pay less in exchange for giving up some flexibility and premium benefits. What travelers still get Delta, like many other airlines, rolled out Basic, Classic, and Extra fare options i
Wednesday's Fed minutes showed a divided outlook on where interest rates are headed this year. Traders on Kalshi see a 54% likelihood of a hike before 2027.
It’s a done deal. RedBird IMI and Banijay have completed their $8 billion merger, led by Jeff Zucker and Marco Bassetti, respectively. With the Euro regulatory process wrapped, together they will run the production-distribution behemoth, which is headquartered in London and publicly traded. The merger brings together Banijay’s stable of hit shows and formats, including “Peaky Blinders” and “Big […]
iHeartMedia, the largest owner of radio stations in the U.S., agreed to enter into a consent decree with FCC to settle a probe the agency launched last year into iHeartMedia’s compliance with federal rules prohibiting a specific form of payola dubbed “showola” — which involves radio stations pressuring artists to perform at station-hosted music shows […]
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday released names of the experts who will comprise five task forces to examine the institution's operations.
CNBC reached out to 50 companies about what are their trading policies for employees on prediction markets. A handful had an answer.
The video calls highlights the murky relationship between professional athletes and gambling apps.
Anduril recently hit a $61 billion valuation, becoming one of the most highly valued private tech companies.
Mortgage rates are still painfully high, but aspiring homeowners should be relieved to hear that home prices aren’t skyrocketing right now. According to a new mid-year report from Realtor.com, home prices climbed more slowly than expected this year, ticking up only 1.2%. That price growth is roughly half of what forecasters projected for 2026 and ends a multi-year run of appreciation above 2% per year. As U.S. hiring and unemployment stays relatively steady, the median household income is expect
Gas prices have fluctuated since the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Iran, which disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and left consumers unsure of what they'll pay at the pump.
Judge reluctantly approves $1.5M settlement with SEC over Twitter stock violation.
“The housing market is the best expression of the ‘K-shaped economy’ that we’re in right now,” one expert says.
Tech bulls may not have to wait much longer for fresh highs, if the single-biggest trade in the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF on Thursday is any indication.
In this week’s episode of Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen talks with Precursor Ventures' Charles Hudson about the headwinds facing early-stage founders today and the most common mistakes founders should avoid in order to get funded.
Consumers are no longer just looking for the lowest price. They’re demanding proof of value as AI changes how products are discovered and compared.
The German automaker has struggled to compete with fast-growing Chinese companies that offer more affordable and sophisticated electric vehicles.
One expert doubts that new ETFs from Subversive will catch on in a meaningful way.
Online sports bettors report more financial harm than those who only gamble in person.
It’s been a little more than a year since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act began dismantling federal clean energy incentives—just one part of the Trump administration’s broader attacks on renewables, from freezing funds and canceling permits to paying developers to cancel plans for offshore wind. A new report tallies what the policy shift has cost the economy. More than 200 major clean energy projects were cancelled, closed, or downsized between the beginning of 2025 and May 2026, according to a
Odds that gas prices are above $3.50 on Election Day have jumped to 75% on the platform.
A violent rotation is taking place under the hood of the stock market ahead of second-quarter earnings.
Growing threats from China and falling token prices may put AI financials at risk.
U.S. investors are about to get another straightforward way to play the red-hot market for memory chips.
The Federal Reserve named a former Walmart CEO to a task force to develop contemporaneous data on spending, inflation and growth.
Traders are completely enthralled by the bull market — but surging Nasdaq volatility suggests it is time to hedge.
“Some of the best ideas can come from anywhere in the organization.”
An outbreak of a parasite-caused illness has sickened more than 1,000 people in Michigan.
Two days after a woman accused Graham Platner of rape, he had not given up his Senate nomination in Maine, even as state Democrats announced plans to hold a nominating convention if he steps down.
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Ms. Carroll had asked a federal judge to order the president to pay the judgment after a jury found he sexually abused and defamed her.
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Trump already asked the Supreme Court to reconsider denying him an appeal of a verdict holding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) are not "fit for purpose" and need changing.
Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan avoids prison in ICE obstruction case WISN Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant CNN Judge Convicted of Obstructing Immigration Agents Faces No Prison Time The New York Times Ex-US judge spared from prison for helping migrant evade federal agents BBC Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan avoids jail time for obstructing arrest of illegal immigrant Fox News
Platner had denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false", but the list of fellow Democrats pressing him to withdraw quickly grew.
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Trump was held civilly liable in two trials for defaming E. Jean Carroll when he denied her claim he sexually abused her in a New York department store.
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In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said he didn’t consider the recent wave of anti-establishment victories “an overall critique of the party.”
The Secret Service is said to have asked that the president not use the Qatari-donated jet when he left Ankara. The swap deepens questions about the retrofitting of the new plane.
He saw a video of a Mexican man shot by ICE. It was his father. The Washington Post ICE agent fatally shoots man in Houston during ‘targeted enforcement operation’ Houston Public Media Another Fatal ICE Shooting The Atlantic 'A hardworking Mexican man': Son of man killed by ICE in Houston demands investigation Click2Houston What We Know About Immigration Officers Shooting at People in Vehicles The New York Times
The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.
The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false".
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers shot and killed a Mexican national during an incident in Houston on Tuesday, the agency said.
Patrick Dempsey wrote in a recent op-ed for the Portland Press Herald that he gave “real thought” to running for Senate in Maine after the Democratic nominee Graham Platner was hit with sexual assault allegations. However, he ultimately decided to leave the job for someone more qualified. “Over the past several days, I’ve been asked […]
The Democratic candidate was running for the Senate in Maine.
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The Maine Beer Company founder briefly ran for Senate last year before dropping his bid and endorsing Gov. Janet Mills in the race.
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Graham Platner’s bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.
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Second Person in a Week Killed by Federal Task Force in Memphis The New York Times Task force shoots, kills armed fugitive at East Memphis hotel WREG.com Fourth person killed by agents from Trump’s Memphis anticrime taskforce The Guardian Task force members kill man during warrant search after forced entry into hotel Action News 5 TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting TBINewsroom.com
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Mr. Platner’s withdrawal, which comes after a woman accused him of rape, creates deep uncertainty in a race that both parties see as crucial to their hopes of winning the Senate.
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President Trump capped a NATO summit in Turkey meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and saying that the U.S. will give Ukraine a license to make Patriot air defense systems.
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President Donald Trump's plan to build a triumphal arch that would alter the Washington, D.C., skyline is getting another review from the federal agency whose approval he needs to build it
President Trump flew partway home from a NATO summit on an old Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted plane, a surprise swap that came as the U.S. and Iran began trading strikes again.
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U.S. President Donald Trump slammed Spain for not contributing enough to NATO, as he attended the defense alliance summit in Turkey.
The party has until July 27 to replace Platner in the key battleground Senate race.
Trump is the first president to have an airport named after him while in office. The Trump Organization says he won't get royalties from the renaming, but legal experts see potential loopholes.
Residents of Sullivan, Maine, are left to ponder what it means to enter the maelstrom of national politics, and what might be exposed along the way.
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Kalshi says it has blocked "dozens" of trades from campaign insiders, but experts say the company's approach leaves lots of potential loopholes. NPR has found at least one trade that slipped through.
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
While President Trump insulted allies and demanded loyalty, the military alliance moved quietly closer to accepting more European responsibility for defense.
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A government report claims DOGE didn’t access sensitive systems. It also says the agency deleted records that would show if they had.
The progressive made it a condition of dropping out of the Maine Senate race that he get free rein to assail establishment Democrats.
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The proposed 250-foot arch would violate a height limit on Washington structures under the traditional reading of the law. But the panel, now led by the president’s allies, has other ideas.
Ambassador Brian Burch must navigate the relationship between the two most prominent American men in the world. His priority is the one in Washington.
Plus, what Meta’s new A.I. push means for your Instagram pictures.
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Lawmakers are working on AI legislation — and two major industry PACs are each pushing for their own version of regulation.
Democrat Graham Platner ended his bid last night for U.S. Senate. And, prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been enlisted to help get answers in the July Fourth weekend death of Nolan Wells.
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Reform's Lee Anderson has moved the writ in the Commons, with the by-election likely to happen on 13 August.
He is best known for leading Maine through the pandemic.
Salman Rushdie warned that free expression in the U.S. is under sustained pressure from the Trump administration as he accepted the Liberatum Cultural Honor at Camden Town Hall at King’s Cross in London, the same building where he once worked on community relations before becoming one of the world’s most recognized novelists. The conversation was […]
The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.
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the Federal Bureau of Prisons is rolling out a new e-tablet programming to improve education, contact with family and entertainment while incarcerated.
A few hours after checking into a hotel in New York City, David Streever woke up to a call from the front desk saying someone was looking for him. Streever had just landed on a return trip from Finland, where he'd vacationed with his daughter. Though Streever didn't know it yet, while he'd been away, agents with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had shown up to his home in Rochester and spoken to his wife. They dropped off a "WARNING NOTICE," which informed Streever that ICE's Office of
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Government spending is an economy-shrinking tax paid for largely by the rich, not the source of rising wealth for the rich.
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism AP News Ex-Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism pleads not guilty The Washington Post U.S. Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case NBC News Three more people charged with damaging Reflecting Pool after Trump’s multimillion-dollar restoration CNN More Reflecting Pool defendants plead not guilty as Olympian's felony case heads to court WUSA9
Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".
Trump asserted that IEEPA authorized him to slap tariffs on nearly every country on earth, but the Supreme Court struck down those import duties.
President Donald Trump’s plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation’s capital is getting another review from the federal commission whose approval he needs, but the agency’s staff says the project should be revised before it gets the go-ahead. The National Capital Planning Commission is meeting Thursday, and the Republican president’s proposed 250-foot (76-meter) arch is one of the items on the agenda. In a report, the agency’s staff recommends that the commission approve the prelimina
‘New terrifying levels’: 10 people fatally shot by immigration officials in Trump’s second term The Guardian For 35 years, a Mexican father built homes in Houston. Then a morning drive ended in tragedy CNN New video shows the moment before Tuesday's deadly ICE shooting in Houston's East End KHOU Relatives of Houston man fatally shot by ICE agent describe him as ‘hard-working family man’ Houston Public Media Hundreds of protestors march Canal St. following deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salga
Maine says ‘no official withdrawal notice has yet been received’ from Graham Platner – live The Guardian ‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’: Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign The New York Times Opinion | Moving on from Graham Platner The Washington Post Graham Platner's Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes BBC Maine state lawmaker says Platner encouraged her to replace him on ballot The Hill
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Trump is the most followed world leader on the app, with nearly 17 million followers.
Fifty-seven percent of Latino Trump voters said what happens to other Latino voters doesn’t affect what happens to their own lives in a new Pew Research poll.
The Qatari jet gifted to President Donald Trump, which made its debut as Air Force One last week, was quickly retrofitted for security upgrades, but some experts have questioned whether it is entirely up to snuff.
There’s an uncharitable saying that politics is show business for ugly people. No doubt Count Binface, the rising star of British statecraft, might have some strong words about that. The wannabe-politician, who last month stood in a by-election against Andy Burnham (widely considered the U.K.’s Prime Minister-in-waiting) is set to run against right-wing MP Nigel […]
"If Mr. Hearn can be charged with a felony for touching the Reflecting Pool, every American is at risk," a lawyer said as he blasted the Trump administration.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear asks Mitch McConnell to share health update WLWT Late Night Joins the Hunt for Mitch McConnell The New York Times GOP Rep Makes Shock Admission About McConnell’s Condition The Daily Beast How Mitch McConnell’s absence complicates the Senate’s business and war funding The Washington Post McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, saw no need for 'immediate return' from China as former GOP leader hospitalized Fox News
White House says Trump’s Air Force One switch was a ‘misdirection’ The Hill Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey The New York Times Security decision led President Trump to take older Air Force One when he left Turkey NBC News Trump used old Air Force One to depart Turkey as a security precaution USA Today Trump’s Qatari Jet Has ‘High-Level Security,’ White House Says—Experts Raise Doubts Forbes
Palm Beach International Airport is now called the Donald J. Trump International Airport, the FAA said Thursday.
Trump left NATO summit on old Air Force One, not new jet from Qatar The Washington Post Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey The New York Times Questions arise over Qatari-donated Air Force One after Secret Service advised Trump to take old plane CBS News Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say CNN Security decision led President Trump to take older Air Force One when he left Tu
Interview with Charlie Kirk assassination suspect's roommate to be played in court - follow live BBC Erika Kirk Asks for All Evidence in Court to Be Shown Publicly The New York Times Prosecutors plan to play redacted statements from roommate of defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing AP News Roommate of suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination given immunity in exchange for recorded statements CBS News Watch Live: More evidence expected in day 4 of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing KSL.com
The Trump EPA calls Biden-era rules for cutting pollution from heavy trucks "unworkable." The proposed changes have been celebrated by trucking groups and denounced by environmental groups.
Prosecutors lay out their case against Tyler James Robinson in Day 4 of the preliminary hearing in Utah.
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Graham Platner is one of just a handful of candidates in recent decades who have withdrawn from a Senate race after securing a major party nomination.
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The memo from the Smithsonian's secretary, Lonnie Bunch, responded to a White House report that calls the National Museum of American History driven by "a radical, activist ideology."
Phoenix will offer one-time $700 aid to households that lost benefits.
Mail-in ballots counted after Election Day swung the race in favor of Pratt’s opponents.
Today on Uncanny Valley, we unpack the political debacle unfolding in Maine surrounding the campaign of Democratic candidate Graham Platner.
Fed chief taps Trump ally Marc Andreessen to advise on how AI reshapes work The Washington Post Fed Names VC Marc Andreessen, Ex-Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Warsh’s Task Forces WSJ New Fed task force members share Chairman Kevin Warsh's embrace of AI CNBC Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces CNN Can Walmart help the Fed harness real-time U.S. economic data? We’re about to find out. MarketWatch
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Also, China and Russia seek to inflame the data center debate. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
In shift, Trump praises Zelensky, will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles The Washington Post Trump says Ukraine will get licence to produce Patriot missiles BBC Trump to grant Ukraine license to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors Honolulu Star-Advertiser Trump Says He’ll Let Ukraine Make Patriot Missiles, but It Could Take Years The New York Times Trump hands Zelensky major wins, with Putin on the ropes The Hill
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The New Zealand government has proposed legislation to limit the ability of individuals to sue companies for the impacts of climate change.
Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.
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Sabre-rattling to ‘tremendous love’: erratic Trump dominates final hours of Nato summit The Guardian After Insulting Allies at NATO Summit, Trump Says They Love Him The New York Times Trump leaves NATO united on paper, uncertain in practice CBC Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran, Spain and Greenland CNN Trump says NATO failed two key tests during high-stakes Turkey summit: 'Not happy' Fox News
Ukraine’s deep drone strikes on Russian refineries are reshaping the war and pushing NATO toward a $40 billion counter-drone plan.
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war.
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Centcom said it launched dozens of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure and small boats; Trump said the U.S. might take more military action "tonight."
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Ukraine’s drone playbook is wreaking havoc in Russia — and upending where NATO wants to invest CNBC Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 7, 2026 Institute for the Study of War Ukraine hits 21 Russian ships within 72 hours Seatrade Maritime News Russia's largest oil refinery halts processing after drone attack, sources say Reuters At Least 2 Killed in Russia as Ukraine Hits Multiple Oil Refineries The Moscow Times
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
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Local media in Hengzhou report king ratsnakes and cobras among hundreds in flood waters caused by typhoon Maysak Hundreds of snakes, including cobras, have escaped from flooded breeding farms in southern China as severe storms continue to batter parts of the country. State media reported that a snake farm in Hengzhou, in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, was hit by flood waters after days of heavy rainfall caused by typhoon Maysak, prompting warnings for nearby residents. Continue reading...
The National Crime Agency and Thai authorities have launched a crackdown on drug smugglers.
As mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham brought growth to the postindustrial city. Can he scale that nationally as the next prime minister?
NATO chief Mark Rutte lavished praise on U.S. President Donald Trump during a fractious summit in Turkey this week.
Russia's annual Dronnitsa gathering has a new focus this year—not just winning in Ukraine but preparing for a major conflict with NATO. This is not a threat but a plan.
When asked whether the U.S. and Iran are returning to full-scale military conflict, Trump responded: "I don't know."
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China is driving up fertilizer prices by restricting exports and buying U.S. sulfur, threatening American farmers, food security and grocery prices.
Investors have taken heart from the fragile cease-fire between the United States and Iran before. Will they do so again?
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While Hollywood has spent decades convincing us that cities like Paris, New York, and London are the ultimate places to live, the data tells a different story. According to the annual Global Liveability Index from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Copenhagen is the world’s most livable city for the second year in a row. The report ranks 173 cities based on factors including education, stability, healthcare, infrastructure, and culture. The Danish capital earned the No. 1 spot by achieving a
Scarlet Lady’s 2,000 passengers informed of change as one of those onboard pledges to ‘sparkle and spend elsewhere’ An LGBTQ+ cruise ship blocked from Turkish waters this week has been refused entry into Egypt. The Scarlet Lady’s 2,000 passengers, including the Broadway performer Patti LuPone, woke on Thursday morning to find a note placed under their cabin doors informing them that the ship was urgently looking for alternative ports. Continue reading...
Lithuania now lets grid operators disconnect solar plants over 100 kW that fail cybersecurity rules. The move reveals a structural challenge for Europe's renewable fleet: who retains remote access to inverters and monitoring systems after deployment, and what retrofit and governance costs follow.
Tehran launches more strikes after explosions reported in southern Iran BBC Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East The Jerusalem Post Live updates • Jordan intercepts 8 missiles launched from Iran, state news agency says Haaretz Iran fired ten ballistic missiles on Jordan's Azraq military base Reuters Missile alert sirens sound in Jordan as Iran retaliates across the wider Mideast for US airstrikes 10TV
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Jersey will be the first part of the British Isles where Assisted Dying would be legalised when it comes into force in the coming days.
President Trump said the United States would license Ukraine to produce Patriots, which can intercept ballistic missiles. But it could be months or years before those are ready.
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Strikes The New York Times Inside Trump’s Oval Office Decision to Ditch the Iran Ceasefire WSJ Tanker Attacks Risk Overplaying Iran’s Hand, Analysts Say The New York Times Trump says Iran called to make a deal after U.S. strikes; adds it's unclear if war is back on CNBC U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Mideast, threatening the interim deal to end war PBS
The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.
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The Israeli military said it had struck a Hamas militant but was aware of reports that “uninvolved civilians” were harmed.
The country’s leader, Xi Jinping, called on the authorities to make every effort to investigate the cause of the blaze in Fujian Province.
President ordered investigation after fictitious federal body allocated funding and office space, triggering renewed scrutiny of corruption A fictitious federal entity that was allocated 1.3 billion naira (£705,248) in Nigeria’s 2026 budget has precipitated a political storm in Africa’s largest democracy in the run-up to January’s general election. The fake agency came to light last October when Femi Gbajabiamila, the president’s chief of staff, wrote to the police alleging that his signature,
The runway is closed after the jet reportedly landed without deploying its landing gear before bursting into flames.
Oil has rallied more than 7% this week as investors worry that exports through Hormuz could plunge as the U.S. and Iran fight for control of the strait.
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Almost all of England is under amber alerts for likely disruption to health services and travel.
Reporting suggests FBI involved in seizure of Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada García from Mexican territory in 2024 Mexico has launched an investigation into whether the US lied about its involvement in the capture and secretive transfer of a top Sinaloa cartel member in 2024, in what would be a potential violation of the country’s sovereignty. The US has long denied it played any role in the operation to detain the drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García, a founder of the Sinaloa cartel, inside Mexi
Analysts expressed skepticism that the vote would take place as planned. In 2021, Mahmoud Abbas, the authority’s leader, scheduled and then canceled a similar election.
The fight over Folarin Balogun’s suspended one-match ban has sparked new calls for an investigation by a multiparty faction of European lawmakers.
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has escalated his campaign against the country’s film industry with a new Likud primary spot that mocks Israeli filmmakers as anti-Israel profiteers and vows to redirect public funding away from films he says “blacken” Israeli soldiers. Zohar, a senior member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party, released the […]
Steve Sedgwick goes behind the scenes of NATO's dramatic 48 hours, where Trump's changing tone reshaped diplomacy and left allies guessing.
Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.
On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
A new quantum theory bridges two rival models of how impurities behave inside many-particle systems, resolving a problem that has challenged physicists for decades. The findings could reshape experiments on ultracold atoms, semiconductors, and other exotic forms of quantum matter.
Scientists have created a silicon chip that can write dozens of DNA sequences simultaneously using electricity and water-based enzymes, offering a cleaner alternative to conventional DNA manufacturing. The breakthrough could eventually support portable DNA-writing devices and even massive DNA data storage, although new chemistry will be needed to scale the technology further.
Tiny silica nanoparticles engineered to seek out prostate cancer caused tumor cells to self-destruct and supercharged the immune system in preclinical mouse studies. Combined with immunotherapy, the treatment produced complete remissions in multiple mice, raising hopes for a powerful new approach to prostate cancer.
I was really looking forward to July 4, and not just because I love a poolside barbecue. This year the American holiday also marked a big symbolic deadline for US nuclear power. Last year the Trump administration set a goal to see three new microreactors achieve criticality, a technical milestone establishing that a reactor can…
Astronomers have uncovered 31 of the oldest known quasars, including the two earliest ever detected, shining from a time when the universe was only about 670 million years old. Powered by supermassive black holes billions of times the Sun’s mass, these incredibly bright objects challenge scientists’ understanding of how such enormous black holes formed so quickly after the Big Bang.
The hunt for ancient life on Mars just got an important test run. Scientists confirmed that the Rosalind Franklin rover's sophisticated instrument can detect subtle differences in two stable molecules that could preserve evidence of past life for billions of years. But the team also uncovered a surprise: organic molecules in the Murchison meteorite appear to have been contaminated by fossil fuel pollution during their journey through Earth's atmosphere.
Newly endangered animals include desert frogs and snails in extreme ocean depths, both threatened by mining Life has colonised every corner of the planet by evolving ingenious survival strategies but these are increasingly being overwhelmed by destructive human activities, this year’s red list of endangered species has revealed. Many snails, limpets and clams have adapted to life at crushing depths in the oceans on hydrothermal vents where water temperatures can reach 450C (842F). But an assessm
Inspired by diving birds, roboticists built the lightweight machines to move from water to air. The design may one day lead to robots that can monitor and sample the coastal ocean.
Brace for a stretch of potentially wet and wild weather: Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center issued an advisory on Thursday stating that the current El Niño event could prove to be one of the strongest in recent history. The new forecast says that the current El Niño “has strengthened over the past month,” and as a result, it is expected to “intensify through 2026,” and is likely to “continue through early 2027.” “There is an 81% chance
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Preclinical trial is testing the feasibility of humanoid robots in surgery.
If Homo floresiensis wasn't a fire-using hunter, its origins could be different than we thought.
The CDC has reported a spread of a parasitic infection that causes diarrhea across 17 states, with a large cluster in Michigan. Image Credit: Catherine McQueen/Getty The CDC is raising concerns about the spread of a parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea. Cyclosporiasis is typically spread through contaminated food or water. The CDC reported 145 cases across 17 states between May 1 and June 16. The FDA is working with the CDC to identify the potential sources of the parasitic infection
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
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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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
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
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
Research shows that there is no link between taking Tylenol during pregnancy and a higher risk of autism and ADHD. Image Credit: Getty Images In September 2025, the Trump administration suggested that taking Tylenol during pregnancy may raise the risk of autism in children. Many experts have spoken out against this statement. Multiple studies published in 2026 confirmed that there is no evidence to show a link between Tylenol during pregnancy and increased risks of autism or ADHD, including
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
Poison control calls involving semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) soared after the drug was approved for weight management, with researchers linking the increase to accidental dosing mistakes rather than intentional misuse. Simple education about proper weekly dosing and gradual dose increases could help prevent many of these avoidable incidents.
False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.
Smelling dark chocolate before and during workouts may help you perform more repetitions and reduce hunger after exercise, new research finds. Getty Images Smelling dark chocolate before and during a leg workout helped participants perform more repetitions. Though the exact mechanism remains unclear, researchers suspect that certain scents trigger physiological changes that may affect physical performance. Other scents, including peppermint and citrus, have also been shown to affect exercise
The city thrives when residents thrive. That simple sentence captures why we started NashvilleHealth more than a decade ago.
The former New York Yankees veteran must want to change things up with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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England’s upset victory over Mexico to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals delivered nearly 45 million viewers on Sunday night across Fox Sports and the viewers for the Spanish-language telecast on Telemundo and Peacock. Fox Sports grabbed 21.7 million viewers for its telecast of England-Mexico, while Telemundo and Peacock saw an even bigger crowd, 23.2 […]
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The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".
Kentucky Derby and Belmont champion Golden Tempo will train up to his next start in the Travers Stakes due to a slight lung infection
Morocco face France with the chance to become Africa’s first elite soccer nation after years of academy work, diaspora strategy and tactical evolution.
At World Cup matches featuring teams from five continents, our photographer captured fans, flags, fringe, face paint and at least one horned helmet.
MJF vs. Kenny Omega for the world championship headlined the July 8, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite from Clearwater, Florida.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said Wednesday it "cannot remain silent" after what it believes was unfair and biased officiating in Egypt's 3-2 round of 16 loss against Argentina on Tuesday.
The Toronto Blue Jays are sinking quickly in the American League East. Part of the reason for their struggles traces back to starting pitching woes.
Netflix sensation and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders darling Reece Weaver has already turned the page on her time with the team—and planted new roots in the state of Alabama
An image of Portugal forward Pedro Neto’s cleats at the World Cup has reignited a practice among some soccer players: modifying their cleats to relieve heel discomfort.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday that James, who turns 42 in December, is now considering three teams.
The Philadelphia Phillies moved quickly to reshape their catching depth after bringing back a familiar veteran from the New York Yankees.
History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These days, national teams intermingle and overlap.
The Chicago Cubs superstar offered a response on the New York Mets’ personnel decision.
Gil Hanse will undertake a historic restoration of the Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda, a project that follows his work at Yale Golf Course and Sleepy Hollow Golf Club.
The powerful spin racket from Wilson already has a following on the pro tours, with a design led by the elite players ready for retail in July
Former strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis was charged Monday in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., a freshman athlete with sickle-cell trait who collapsed during training in July 2024.
Canoeist David Hearn plead not guilty in D.C. Superior Court Thursday to a charge of destruction of property causing more than $1,000 in damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
U.S. Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case NBC News Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool latest: Former Olympic canoeist pleads not guilty to vandalism Yahoo Ex-Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism pleads not guilty The Washington Post Three charged with taking or trying to take pieces of blue sealant from Reflecting Pool NBC News Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool CBS News
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The LA28 Olympics is moving its International Broadcast Center from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to the Warner Bros. Ranch lot across town in Burbank. The Los Angeles Organizing Committee announced last year that the broadcast center would be housed at Hollywood Park Studios, a new, five-stage production center to be built adjacent to SoFi, which […]
Shaquille O’Neal and TNT Sports have announced the premiere date for “Dunkman,” the first professional league tied to dunking, as well as the roster of contenders. The first night of live competition will take place on Tuesday, July 21 at 8 p.m. ET. The world championships will air Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. ET […]
Team USA’s World Cup is over early. Again. But what would be America’s legacy if great baseball athletes had grown up on a soccer pitch instead of a baseball diamond?
A Paraguayan senator who called the France captain a "brute" and questioned his French identity is now threatening to sue after a backlash to her comments.
The soccer match between the powerhouse nations highlights their renewed spirit of collaboration — but also the potential for trouble.
The Indiana Pacers plan to sign forward Kobe Brown to a two-way contract in NBA Free Agency. Brown was productive for the team last season.
Former Olympian Pleads Not Guilty to Damaging Reflecting Pool The New York Times Ex-Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism pleads not guilty The Washington Post Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool CBS News Three charged with taking or trying to take pieces of blue sealant from Reflecting Pool NBC News Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case ESPN
The Moroccan captain's rape charge will be adjudicated in what some defenders consider an inherently hostile judicial order.
Karolina Muchova recovers from match point down to win an epic deciding-set tie-break against Coco Gauff and reach the final at Wimbledon.
With World Cup TV ratings a hit, media and tech companies are lining up to bid on rights to 2030 and 2034. But duplicating 2026's success may prove difficult
England defender Jarell Quansah receives a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico.
On Thursday, UCLA signed Nikola Kusturica, a 6-foot-9 guard from Serbia who is the potential No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA draft. Kusturica turned 17 on April 30.
The U.S. men’s soccer team once again didn’t make it past the Round of 16 in the World Cup — and some say the high cost to play youth soccer in America could be a key reason.
Africa's leading soccer force is hoping FIFA will choose it over Spain's most famous stadiums to host next tournament's final.
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The senator blasted Kylian Mbappé after France defeated Paraguay in a World Cup knockout match, calling the star player a “brute.”
Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé scored the other goal and France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
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Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England before the two sides' World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays seem to have their next star pitcher waiting in the wings as the future Hall of Famer is sidelined.
Fox’s coverage of Monday night’s World Cup match between the United States’ Men’s National Soccer Team and Belgium on Monday, July 6, scored record ratings, averaging 33,086,000 viewers — making it the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history. That’s NFL-level numbers for the Belgium-USMNT faceoff. In fact, this made it the most-watched telecast on any […]
England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.
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On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Elsa Keslassy explains the battle that is brewing in France between Netflix and other streamers over the country’s programming quotas and its theatrical movie windowing rules. Keslassy, who is Variety‘s international editor based in Paris, says France has a “love-hate relationship” with Netflix. The streamer has invested […]
Team Wave Entertainment has launched production in Waco, Texas on psychological thriller “Grace” with actor, producer and filmmaker Malcolm Goodwin set to direct. Written by Victor Hawks, the film stars Jessica Harmon (“iZombie), David Anders (“Alias”), David Blue (“Stargate Universe”) and Taylor Aronson. The ensemble also includes Lele Pons, Krause Cruz, Isabelle Hahn, Elliot Guess, […]
Collectible figures inspired by "Beetlejuice," "Wednesday," "Coraline," "Rocky" and 17 other beloved entertainment propertie are among Thrilljoy’s PIX! offerings for San Diego Comic-Con this year.
Auteurs are out in force in this year’s writing and directing Emmy races and so are veteran pilot and episodic helmers. Female helmers had a big showing in noms for drama series, documentary and variety shows. As ever, the nominees in writing and directing categories for the annual Emmy derby are a bellwether for the […]
“Evil Dead Burn,” the latest film in producers Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell’s reimagined “Evil Dead” franchise, has sparked some positive reviews from Rotten Tomatoes critics.
Cristina Sanz, who appeared in "Born This Way," A&E’s reality series about adults with Down syndrome, has died.
EVAN is coming to The Grammy Museum on Friday, August 14, to discuss his solo debut and the creative process behind his digital single, RIDE OF DIE, and future music.
Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon in which they opened up about the legal battle with Blake Lively over the events surrounding the production of the 2024 drama film “It Ends with Us.” “We have not spoken publicly for the better part of the last two years, […]
Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Variety and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at wearl@variety.com if there’s something I should check out for next month’s missive.
On Thursday, July 9, following the WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury, Amazon Music will release LE SSERAFIM’s 'In the Paint.’ performance
The World Cup brings its first Halftime Show to another level by adding Justin Bieber to its lineup of global superstars, which includes BTS, Madonna, and Shakira.
The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+, from executive producers Debra Martin Chase and Raven-Symoné, who returns to her role as Galleria, alongside Adrienne Bailon, who returns as Chanel.
Four months after she was elevated to chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, Debra OConnell experienced her first Emmy nominations morning in the new gig — and it was a good one for the exec. The Walt Disney Company scored a total of 125 nominations at the 78th Emmy Awards — including 46 for ABC (the […]
“It’s Not Like That” star Scott Foley posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon in which he shared his thoughts after the drama series was canceled at Prime Video after one season. “Well, after six or so weeks in Prime Video’s top 10, and I think getting as high as like three or four, […]
EXCLUSIVE: In a chat with Hannah Abraham, 'Satluj' director Honey Trehan says "government pressure" led the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer to be taken off Indian streaming.
Prime Video will premiere Hindi-language series “Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya” worldwide on July 24, unveiling a seven-episode comedy-drama led by Kay Kay Menon as a headmaster attempting to revive a failing school. “Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya” is directed by Himank Gaur and created and executive produced by Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena under their Posham Pa Pictures […]
More than four decades after the initial series ended its nine-season run on NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved semi-autobiographical novels have been adapted to television once again. Created by Rebecca Sonnenshine and executive produced by Trip Friendly, son of original series producer Ed Friendly, Netflix’s “Little House on the Prairie” is part family drama, part […]
Locarno has announced the full lineup for its 79th edition, featuring 103 world premieres. Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro called it “an adventurous selection, full of surprises, which tackles the challenges of the present without ever sacrificing the pleasures of storytelling and entertainment.” Festival regular Hong Sang-soo will present “Nowhere to Lay My Eyes” and […]
With a voice both weathered and operatic, she minted 1980s pop anthems like “Total Eclipse” and “Holding Out for a Hero.”
The kids have never been less all right than they are “3 Weeks After,” a nightmarishly intense depiction of high school bullying and its consequences from Serbian director Miroslav Terzić that offers not a scrap of sentimental faith in future generations. Following an ill-advised — and very ill-supervised — class tour to the Balkans in […]
Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday in a statement on her website.
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Bendita Film Sales has acquired international sales rights to “Donkey Princess,” the latest feature from Chilean filmmaking duo Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña, which is set to world premiere in the main International Competition at the Locarno Film Festival. The deal renews Bendita’s relationship with León & Cociña after the Tenerife-based sales company handled “The […]
“Mu-Ki-Ra,” from Colombian creative powerhouse Estefania Pineres Duque and Spain’s Ábano Producions, producer of Annecy winner “Decorado,” will be brought to market by Latido Films at Locarno. An animated musical adventure about diversity, empathy and the power to turn fear into friendship, “Mu-Ki-ra” was selected for Cannes’ 2024 Annecy Animation Showcase, one of the most […]
Locarno-bound title “Small Talk,” a doc-fiction portrait of the power dynamics at play among the daughters of the world’s social elite, has been picked up for international sales by the Frédéric Corvez led Urban Sales. The Paris-based sales agency will bring “Small Talk” to market at Switzerland’s Locarno Festival where it was announced Thursday as […]
Tyler died in a hospital in Portugal, her family and team said in a statement.
An MSG database tracked and categorized hundreds of celebs, famous Knicks superfans, and even some of Taylor Swift’s wedding guests. Labels included “LGBTQIA,” “DO NOT HOST,” and low to high “risk.”
The Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) has shared new behind-the-scenes images of “Dune: Part Three” filming in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Desert. Throughout the sci-fi trilogy, the large oasis area in the Western Region of the Emirate has provided a substantial portion of the landscape of the desert planet Arrakis, home to the monstrous sandworms. “Dune: […]
Screen Australia has released a new analysis of 197 narrative production applications submitted between January 2023 and October 2025, finding that marketplace contributions – while a consistent presence in finance plans – are rarely enough on their own to fully fund a project. The data, drawn from 119 feature film, 59 adult television drama and […]
The U.K.’s National Film and Television School (NFTS) has unveiled a new partnership with Angels Costumes and John Gore Studios to support the renowned college’s new costume course. The two-year costume design for film and television postgraduate degree — developed in response to growing demand from across the screen industries for skilled costume designers, supervisors and […]
Some of the biggest items in film history, including Luke Skywalker's lightsaber and the Wicked Witch's hat from "The Wizard of Oz," are up for sale through Heritage Auctions.
Swiss-Korean director Hae-Sup Sin has been selected as the recipient of the Allwyn Residency Fellowship at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The fellowship, which is awarded as part of Future Frames, a program for young European filmmakers, offers one participant the opportunity to take part in a tailor-made professional program in Los Angeles to accelerate […]
The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75.
Actor and producer Seth Green has joined the advisory board for rising esports entertainment company, Global Gaming League (GGL). Green joins GGL as it launches its new gaming platform, GGL Primes, which offers both free and paid tiers. To celebrate Green’s addition to the organization, GGL Primes will host “Ready, Seth, Go!”, an immersive month-long […]
Netflix is still signing checks to fill out its growing podcast lineup. The streamer’s latest pact is with the Vox Media Podcast Network, now owned by James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems, for exclusive rights to video versions of podcasts “Unexplainable” and “Switched on Pop.” Under the deal, video episodes of Vox’s “Unexplainable” and Vulture’s “Switched on […]
“MobLand” Season 2 has an official premiere date at Paramount+. The 10-episode second season of the British crime drama will debut on Sept. 18, with Paramount also releasing a first-look teaser, which can be seen below. News of the second season release date comes not long after it was reported that series star Tom Hardy […]
Juliette Binoche has taken over Karlovy Vary. “An icon is here,” said the festival’s artistic director Karel Och, welcoming her to the stage. In town to pick up the Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema, Binoche also presented her directorial debut “In-I in Motion.” In the documentary, she reveals everything that went […]
Sabrina Impacciatore (“The White Lotus” Season 2,” “The Paper”) and Alessandro Borghi (“The Eight Mountains,” “Supersex”) are set to co-star in Italian psychological thriller “Un’Altra Madre,” a new Prime Original to be directed by Francesco Carrozzini (“Supersex”). “Un’Altra Madre” (“Another Mother”), which is currently shooting, was announced on Wednesday during Prime Video’s Italy upfront presentation in Rome. […]
Dune Part 3 and Avengers: Doomsday both insist on being released on the same day, December 18, 2026. Dune should move for its own good.
"Hate That I Made You Love Me" returns to the top spot on the Billboard Global 200, tying as Ariana Grande's longest-running leader with two weeks at No. 1.
This is going to sound like an odd way to praise a television show, but it’s how I feel, so here goes: I’m so glad “The Five-Star Weekend” doesn’t have a dead body. Ever since “Big Little Lies” started the trend in 2017 and “The White Lotus” kicked it into overdrive three years later, prestige […]
The Duke of Sussex visits a children's hospital in Birmingham in a trip to the UK that has had a bumpy start.
Godzilla is back and getting a nuclear bomb dropped on him in the new trailer for “Godzilla Minus Zero,” the latest installment in the popular kaiju franchise. “Godzilla Minus Zero” is a direct sequel to the 2023 Japanese film “Godzilla Minus One,” which was an international hit and won the Oscar for best visual effects. […]
The full trailer for Na Hong-Jin’s “Hope” is finally here ahead of its Sep. 9 U.S. release with Neon and it’s got a little something for everyone. Well, at least everyone who enjoys their films with massive alien monsters, giant spaceships plummeting from the sky and ludicrously-paced over-the-top action sequences. The buzzy, balls-to-the-wall sci-fi action-thriller […]
Karol G is giving away a pair of tickets to see her on tour with a cocktail-making challenge. From July 9 to Aug. 20, U.S.-based fans of the Colombian pop star can recreate the Chellita Sunrise, the “official cocktail” of her tour, and post a video to Instagram or TikTok in which they dedicate a […]
This fall, Roku’s “Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete” will take viewers behind the scenes of the WNBA to explore how some of the greatest players balance the demands of the game with motherhood, Variety has learned. In this intimate documentary, which is the newest installment in Roku Originals’ “Gamechangers” anthology series, WNBA stars Sheryl Swoopes, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Bria […]
Blanchard House, USG Audio and Exactly Right Media have set a new limited podcast about a high society scam. Titled “Royal Swindle,” it tells the story of two Australian women who infiltrated London high society, becoming toast of the town. Soon the women, who it also turns out are lovers, offer an “exclusive investment opportunity” […]
Nickelodeon has announced a “slime-fueled” experience at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2026 that expands beyond the convention center floor. At the brand’s 1,800-square-foot booth in the convention center, fans can experience interactive challenges and photo opportunities inspired by Nickelodeon franchises like “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Across 1,800 square […]
July started off strong. Following Taylor Swift’s star-studded wedding extravaganza in New York City, the cast of “The Odyssey” dazzled at the film’s premieres in London and Paris. First reactions are only upping the excitement, with audiences movie-goers eagerly awaiting the film to hit theaters. On July 7, Dwayne Johnson launched his live-action adaptation of […]
With its ensemble of doctors, nurses, interns and patients squeezed together into a small emergency department with scripts that play out in real time, “The Pitt” feels like a lab made to grow great performances. The Emmys rewarded it accordingly Wednesday. Thirteen of the 25 nominations for HBO Max’s drama about a Pittsburgh ER went to its actors in one of the great achievements for a cast in Emmy history. In its rookie season last year, “The Pitt” got just three acting nominations but it won a
It’s a “Task” and “Mare of Easttown” crossover. Julianne Nicholson has joined Season 2 of the HBO detective drama, reprising her Emmy-winning role as Lori Ross, the mother of three children who lives in Easttown. While, until now, “Task” was not directly connected to “Mare of Easttown,” both series hail from creator and showrunner Brad […]
Moana is a huge bomb with critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and if that translates into box office, that should cause Disney to rethink its recent strategy.
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" is now one of only five songs in history by solo female musicians to pend 12 weeks (or more) atop the Billboard Hot 100.
“American Horror Story” Season 13 will premiere on FX and Hulu on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. PT. The star-studded installment will see the return of Jessica Lange (her first “AHS” season since 2018’s “Apocalypse”) and Sarah Paulson, reprising her role as Cordelia Goode, Supreme of the Coven. The all-star season also features Evan Peters, […]
Two of the production companies behind Irish breakout hit “Kneecap” are doubling down on their relationship. DMC, founded by Michael Fassbender (who had a supporting role in “Kneecap”), Conor McCaughan and Daniel Emmerson, is expanding its office in Ireland following an investment by Trevor Birney’s Fine Point Films into DMC’s Dublin enterprise, DMC Entertainment. The […]
Tony Award nominee Lila Neugebauer (“The Beast in Me,” “Sirens”) has come on board as the pilot director and executive producer for the upcoming Netflix drama series “The Retrievals.” The project will be showrun, written and executive produced by Molly Smith Metzler, the Emmy-nominated creator of “Maid” and “Sirens.” It is produced by LuckyChap and […]
Over the last 25 years, Wes Anderson has been one of the most celebrated filmmakers working today. Last year, the Criterion Collection honored Anderson’s work with an impressive box set of his first 10 movies — all in 4K Ultra HD. When it released last September, it quickly sold out on many retailers. Now, it’s […]
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With Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” set to bring Homer’s ancient epic back to the big screen this month, readers can revisit the source material in a deluxe hardbound edition that bundles both “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey” into one volume. The “Homer: The Iliad & The Odyssey” deluxe edition, now a No. 1 bestseller on […]
Netflix has set the official premiere date for “The Gentlemen” Season 2. The second season of the action comedy series will launch on Sept. 3 on the streaming service. Netflix has also released a first-look teaser for the new season, which can be seen below. The official logline for Season 2 states, “It’s been one […]
Fat Tony shares his journey through addiction, recovery and LGBTQ+ identity in Recover Me, while calling out brands that only support Pride when it’s profitable.
Banijay Entertainment and the Redbird IMI-owned All3Media have completed their $8 billion merger, creating what the two have described as “the world’s largest independent production company.” Despite Banijay’s Parisian roots, the combined company — which will go under the name Banijay Entertainment — will be based in All3Media’s home of London, adding a further boost to the […]
Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.
Andrea Riseborough has joined the cast of the Paramount+ drama “9/12,” which follows the David vs. Goliath legal battle that exposed corruption and won justice for 9/11’s ailing first responders. The “To Leslie” Oscar nominee joins Jeremy Strong in the six-episode limited series. She plays Molly, a resilient wife who is deeply concerned about her […]
San Francisco’s Frameline Film Festival has always held a special place in Colman Domingo’s life. “It’s embedded in my heart,” he said. Having lived in San Francisco from 1991-2001, the actor spent many summers at the festival, reveling in its film programming, particularly the short films. As Pride Month came to a close, Domingo returned […]
The Muhammad Ali series “The Greatest” will premiere Wednesday, November 4 on Prime Video, with widow Lonnie Ali executive producing the first authorized scripted series about Ali’s life. Helming from showrunner Ben Watkins (“Cross”) and Michael B. Jordan’s banner Outlier Society, the new series follows Cassius Clay/Ali’s (Jaalen Best) journey from boxing champion to humanitarian. […]
“Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash,” a three-hour Fourth of July special hosted by Ryan Seacrest, hit an average of 5.4 million viewers on Saturday, becoming the most-watched primetime program of the holiday and achieving a 0.83 rating among adults age 18-49. The This is the first time any network has beat NBC’s primetime programming on Independence Day […]
Saddle up, (space) cowboy. Stanley 1913 just announced its latest partnership with award-winning country star Kacey Musgraves. Together, they’re releasing a limited-edition four-piece drinkware collection inspired by the singer’s Texan roots, including the brand’s bestselling leakproof 40oz Quencher Pro Tour (this time featuring a first-of-its-kind translucent handle). The collection also includes an Everyday Suburban Mug, […]
"Big Brother" Season 28 kicks off tonight on CBS. Find out what time to watch, where to stream, when live feeds launch and everything else you need to know.
The Love Island winner also works as a model and DJ, and is an ambassador for a mental health charity.
Google India and Sony Pictures Networks India are teaming up to bring Google Gemini into the new season of “Kaun Banega Crorepati?” turning the AI chatbot into an interactive knowledge companion for the long-running quiz show. The collaboration integrates Gemini across Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, weaving the AI tool into the “KBC” experience […]
Warner Bros. is developing a reimaging of the ’90s family adventure “Free Willy,” produced by Anthony and Joe Russo’s AGBO. The team has tapped Mary-Margaret Kunze & Jade Halley Bartlett to write a screenplay for the new movie. Released in 1993, “Free Willy,” about an orphaned boy who befriends a killer whale, became a global […]
Disney+ is developing a series version of Stuart Gibbs’ “Spy School” novels, Variety has learned. There are 14 books in the series, beginning with “Spy School” in 2012 and with the 14th book — “Spy School Goes East” — set to be published in October 2026. The logline for the series states: “Ben Ripley may […]
On July 9, “The Boys” writer and “Archive 81” creator Rebecca Sonnenshine fulfills a dream she’s had since she was 10 years old, with the debut of her “Little House on the Prairie” adaptation on Netflix. A lifelong Laura Ingalls Wilder fan, Sonnenshine — who recently had success with the word-of-mouth blockbuster “The Housemaid” — pitched […]
A new drama series about elite golfers on an exclusive island is coming to Netflix. Titled “Jupiter Island,” the show hails from Connor Hines, the creator of FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,” and A24. The project, a straight-to-series order, is the first in a new overall deal between Hines and […]
BTS returns to multiple charts in the U.K. with both "Swim" and Arirang following the K-pop band's several concerts in London as part of the Arirang World Tour.
Every summer, it seems that a new sunglass silhouette hits the zeitgeist in a way that makes you think every trend-setting celebrity has secretly conspired to add the same sun-blocking accessory to their rotation once temperatures hit 70 degrees (or 90 or 100…). As we know, everything old is new again. And this year, oversized […]
Reservoir has struck a deal with veteran Atlanta rapper T.I. across his entire publishing catalog, spanning his back catalog and future works, including his new album, “Kill the King,” which debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts. Over the years, T.I. has won three Grammy Awards, sold […]
“Toy Story 5” has notched another notable box office milestone with more than $800 million in global ticket sales. After three weekends of release, the animated sequel has generated $381 million domestically and $427.3 million internationally, bringing its worldwide tally to a massive $808.6 million. At this pace, “Toy Story 5” is primed to pass […]
Tame Impala and Jennie's "Dracula" tops Billboard's Pop Airplay chart, becoming only the third track by a K-pop artist to hit No. 1 on the competitive roster.
The odds are in your favor, “Hunger Games” fans. All five of the “Hunger Games” films will be returning to theaters Sept. 3-7 ahead of the upcoming release of “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.” Each of the movies will feature an exclusive sneak peak of the newest addition to the franchise, which will […]
James Beard Award-winning chef, restauranteur and author Kwame Onwuachi has signed with CAA. CAA has secured partnerships for Onwuachi as a member of American Express and Resy’s Culinary Collective, featuring his recipes in Centurion Lounges across the globe, and as a Lexus Culinary Master. A “Top Chef” Season 13 contestant, Onwuachi trained at the Culinary […]
“Alien: Earth” Season 2 has added three new cast members. Variety has learned that Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell, and Jerome Flynn have all joined the second season of the FX series. They will appear alongside previously announced new cast member Peter Dinklage as well as returning star Sydney Chandler and fellow cast members Alex Lawther, […]
Emmy Rossum revealed on “Call Her Daddy” that her years-long fight for equal pay on Showtime’s “Shameless” only ended because her contract negotiations went public in 2016. The leak resulted in overwhelming public support for Rossum, so much so that her pay dispute was “resolved within a day” after she spent more than five years […]
Alisa Bowen, who has served as president of Disney+ since September 2022, is leaving that role to become CEO of Fubo, the internet TV streaming service that is majority-owned by Disney. Fubo announced Thursday that its board of directors appointed Bowen as chief executive officer, effective as of July 10. She succeeds David Gandler, co-founder […]
The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero.
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The 2026 World Cup has had no shortage of dramatic moments on the pitch. But action off the field for visitors and Americans is also heating up as the final matches draw closer. In the 11 host cities throughout the United States, an influx of international tourists has changed the dating game. Data from apps Tinder and Feeld is showing that overall activity is increasing and mentions of soccer are skyrocketing, while singles across America report that love is in the air thanks to the tournament
Surprise, bitch. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of the “American Horror Story” coven, but the witches are officially back in the first set photos from the production of “AHS” Season 13. The images are the latest confirmation that the new episodes will continue the story of 2013’s “Coven,” which was the third […]
“Big Brother” is back for Season 28, a summer sure to be full of twists, shocking eliminations and even a few rumored “Survivor” players! With a special 90-minute premiere episode airing tonight from 8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+ following their on-air debut. Throughout the summer, new episodes […]
Broadway cleaners represented by 32BJ SEIU have tentatively secured increased wages, improvement to defined benefit pension, employer-paid family healthcare, and more.
Netflix is thinking about adding always-on channels that would stream specific shows and movies, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move sounds like a Netflix version of always-on services like Pluto TV and Tubi, except the big hook for those is that they're free - because of the ads you have to watch. Netflix has seen success with its ad-supported tier, which is increasingly popular, but it costs $8.99 per month after a recent price hike. Netflix is also apparently considering selling b
The actor and his wife, Emily, reflect on nearly two years of silence, gratitude and healing.
Netflix’s reboot of the classic television series "Little House on the Prairie" is being met with mostly positive reviews from Rotten Tomatoes’ critics.
The live-action “Naruto” movie is launching a worldwide casting search to find its three leading actors. The adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s classic manga is backed by Lionsgate. The casting search will fill the roles of Team 7: Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. Additional casting for supporting roles will follow. Destin Daniel Cretton, the filmmaker behind Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” […]
Lim Kim teams with Bree Runway on "INSA," a house-driven single that turns a Korean greeting into vogue-ready K-pop crossover song ahead of her album 'Exit to Nowhere.'
The incident occurred in Pikesville, located northwest of Baltimore, just outside the city limits.
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The images were captured by a mother who says she was on her way to book a hot air balloon ride with her son, but quickly changed their minds.
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A New York Times review of city records shows that the firm, Domani Inspection Services, was repeatedly accused of breaking New York City rules.
I’m a goalkeeper, and it’s the best job in football. At least I don’t have to spend 90 minutes running up and down the pitch at full intensity. But I play under constant psychological pressure. I am the last line. I have to be switched on every single second, and the cost of my mistake can be the team’s defeat. Over years in professional football, I’ve developed five rules that help me stay mentally present when my body is already at its limit. They work on the pitch but, as I’ve gradually come
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The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.
Trump criticizes Iran's leaders and says ceasefire is over, Middle East countries prepare for the potential of more war as U.S. and Iran renew strikes, Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate.
“I could have bought a home for what I hope will be a growing family.”
“I have very little money, while my ex’s financial statements show assets in the millions.”
Bedfordshire Police is seeking Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, also known as Mark.
Anthony Williams pleads not guilty to various charges after passengers were stabbed onboard.
“I changed my approach to cooking.”
Every generation has its own way of splitting the bill. Boomers regularly pick up the tab, and Gen Xers often split the bill among multiple credit cards. But when it comes to Gen Z, money transfer apps such as Venmo and Zelle have flipped the script. Gen Zers often rely on one person to pay the whole bill up front, with the unstated assumption that they will settle up later. Well, it turns out Gen Zers aren’t actually paying each other back. That’s the finding of a June 30 study from the Zelle A
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It’s a Tuesday night, and outside my apartment, my neighbors are still gathering to set off the last Fourth of July fireworks, sip a cold drink, and enjoy some final celebratory barbecues. Inside, my fiancée and I are playing with Play-Doh. Before you judge us too much, this Play-Doh isn’t the same stuff that we all grew up swirling into snakes and accidentally leaving out on the counter. This is Blooms by Play-Doh, the brand’s first set purpose-made for adults in the 70-year history of Hasbro,
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The University of Florida is one college with a unique program that allows freshmen to start their degree online before transitioning to campus.
Properties under 35ft (11m) were previously not allowed to access the financial support, leaving leaseholders to foot the bill to fix safety issues.
Many older adults navigate aging on their own — without children or a spouse. An expert says this is "a reality to be supported" rather than a crisis to be solved.
More than one month after a New Jersey mom was killed in her suburban home, prosecutors say no arrests have been made.
Mendel Uminer faced a crisis when his landlord objected to the 10,000 volumes in his New York studio apartment.
Speed is life in the news business, and that went double during the 2010s, when search engines and social networks were the dominant distribution platforms. Especially around major live events like the Oscars or the Super Bowl, the pressure to publish stories quickly often meant preparing “shell” stories in advance, with potential headlines and background information already included. As I’ve written before, AI has a tough time with breaking news. Because it takes time for facts to be verified a
A veteran pilot and air safety investigator, she dreamed of space for six decades before Jeff Bezos invited her to join him on a Blue Origin rocket.
Mountain bike enthusiasts have been working for years on an ambitious 485-mile, multi-use trail called The Velomont that will span the length of the state. They're making sure it's friendly for people people with disabilities, particularly cyclists.
A lawyer for Charlie Kirk’s family said disclosure would help quell conspiracy theories, but the judge ruled that not all evidence would be shown in the courtroom or on a livestream.
After more than 51 years in service, USS Nimitz completed its final journey and will soon prepare for decommissioning and recycling.
“Without telling me, my brother petitioned for sole guardianship of our mother.”
As the Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR) expands U.S. export controls beyond American borders, multinational companies face increasing compliance and criminal exposure.
Anker’s Soundcore Boom 2 is fully waterproof. Bluetooth speakers with big sound and great features are hard to find for under $100, with most offerings being some variation of the same basic (and often small) design. Thankfully, through July 10th Woot has the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 on sale for $69.99, which is $20 cheaper than the discounted price at other retailers like Amazon, and about half its original $129.99 price. The waterproof Bluetooth speaker can run for up to 24 hours on a single c
Crews installed “temporary shoring” on more floors in the building, and the developer of the project has reassured investors that the project will be completed on time.
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