Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of artificial general intelligence deployment and the company’s No. 2 executive, will step down from her full-time role following a three-month medical leave, she said in a note on X on Thursday. “Three months ago, I had to go on medical leave after a severe exacerbation of a chronic illness I’ve […]
OpenAI's latest family of models promises improvements across a range of areas, including cybersecurity.
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Microsoft may once again be struggling to keep up with its own climate goals, according to its 2026 sustainability report. As reported by GeekWire, the report states that Microsoft's carbon emissions increased 25 percent in 2025, totalling 34 million metric tons "without select interventions." Microsoft says this was "driven primarily by the expansion of our datacenter infrastructure," as well as the company's decision last February to stop purchasing "non-additional, unbundled renewable energy
OpenAI's new family of models will continue to power Microsoft's suite of workplace and productivity apps.
Plans to build a NZ$3.5bn datacentre in Makarewa in the country’s south has drawn concern about electricity and water use, and potential noise pollution People living near the site of New Zealand’s first planned AI datacentre are calling for more transparency about the project, especially about how the centre’s huge electricity and water use and potential noise pollution could affect them. Singapore-based company Datagrid has secured approval to build a NZ$3.5bn (US$2bn) AI datacentre on a 49-he
The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.
Vivo's joint venture could become a template for Chinese smartphone makers in India.
Amid live coding sessions and Silicon Valley optimism, the UN’s AI for Good summit wrestled with an increasingly urgent question: Can global governance catch up before the technology races beyond its control?
Anthropic found an intriguing inner working element of modern LLMs. Does this give light to the advent of AI consciousness. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
Many major tech companies have pledged to pay their fair share of the costs associated with generating and transmitting more electricity to serve large data centers. But ratepayers across the United States are worried about the potential costs they might have to bear. That’s because it’s not immediately clear how the cost of data centers’ energy will be calculated. The effects of price increases are likely just beginning, and their full effects may not be felt for years. For example, a recent re
Two 15-year-olds were allegedly drinking alcohol and shooting toy guns from a driverless taxi when the company disabled it and alerted police.
Meta says its AI glasses are an “assistant that understands the world from your perspective.” Critics say they’re “even more privacy invasive than you think.” One thing both parties can agree upon, though, is that these smart glasses are a technology that has attracted all manner of controversy. Since the 2023 release of the Ray-Ban Meta, these smart lenses have divided people. Evangelists praise the ability to take photos and videos without having to dig out their phone, as well as the navigati
The Podcast Atlas redefines podcasting as a multi-platform ecosystem. The study maps five interconnected territories: audio, video, clips, social platforms, and newsletters, with the creator at the center.
Meta is in breach of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), a preliminary investigation has found, over the "addictive" design of Instagram and Facebook. It's likely to be forced to redesign both apps, and could face a fine of up to $12 billion. The European Commission said Meta "did not adequately assess the risks of its addictive design on the physical and mental wellbeing of users, including minors and vulnerable adults." It singled out features like personalized recommendations, autoplay, and
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Fidji Simo stepped away from OpenAI in April for a medical leave, says she now has to focus on recovery.
Teenagers are increasingly becoming dependent on AI chatbots, echoing a familiar problem with social media in the 2010s.
The Chinese robotics company UBTech has launched the U1, the first mass-produced ultrarealistic human robot. This marks the first time anyone has manufactured and sold a humanoid robot that actually resembles a human. UBTech is framing the U1 as a human companion and believes the future of the robotics industry lies in providing emotional support. The company’s chief brand officer, Michael Tam, describes the human-robot companionship economy as “the first essential scenario in human history with
Ofcom says more than half of UK adults have encountered potentially fraudulent ads online.
Billed as the “world’s first museum of AI arts,” Dataland uses wearables and troves of material from the Amazon to merge nature, biometrics, and art.
For the first time, surgeons at UC San Diego have operated using humanoid robots, removing gallbladders in two procedures on pigs, a key step before any human trials.
MacBooks are now more expensive than ever, and having tested all the latest models, here’s my honest advice on which to buy.
SAG-AFTRA is urging its members and all Instagram users to take action against Meta’s new Muse Image model, which has been woven into the Instagram app and makes public accounts susceptible to AI generations of their content. Per Wired: “All someone has to do is tag your account’s profile in a prompt— if it’s public […]
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This week should have been a celebration for Doom developer id Software. The studio just launched Revelations, a meaty expansion for Doom: The Dark Ages that adds a powerful new weapon and more demonic levels to blast through. Even though I hadn't picked up The Dark Ages for more than a year, it only took moments before I fell right back into the familiar loop from id's modern Doom games. Each plays differently, but they all have a similar foundation built around fast-paced shooter action that m
Whether it’s through Google Maps or Emergency SOS, there are plenty of ways to quickly let your loved ones know where you are.
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. Anthropic found a hidden space where Claude puzzles over concepts The AI firm Anthropic has got the clearest glimpse yet at what’s really going on inside large language models as they…
The modular blue-tinted glasses shell included with the A01 Plus won’t turn your content blue. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge I love it when a company challenges itself to make a cheaper version of a beloved product. Xreal's $299 A01 Plus is a stripped-down version of its $449 1S that's light on features but with just enough of the 1S' best qualities. These AR glasses are comfortable, they look good, and the screens are surprisingly bright and contrast-rich for the price. The new glass
Though Instagram head Adam Mosseri doesn't want to filter out AI content on the platform, he argues that you "shouldn't have it in your feed" if you don't like it. "I don't think we should filter out AI content," Mosseri said during an interview on Lenny Rachitsky's podcast. "I think we should let you know if content is AI content or not." At the same time, Mosseri seems to be drawing a distinction between content-based sorting and banning AI from the platform entirely. In fact, he believes peop
A solar and home energy storage company is expanding into AI data centers, but not by building one - instead, it's offering to pay its customers to put its compute units in their homes. Sunrun is launching a pilot program for a new "distributed AI compute" program that will "place numerous compute nodes in homes equipped with Sunrun solar and battery storage systems." Customers will be "compensated" for participating in the pilot program. Sunrun plans to sell the distributed compute power from
The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly personalized recommendation algorithms, the European Commission said.
A third ransomware negotiator has been jailed for helping a notorious ransomware group to extort American victim companies into paying the hackers.
Hello my friends! My protocol pals! My computational compadres! I'm David, a technology reporter and cohost of the Waveform Podcast. I'll be hosting a subscriber-only "AMA" today at 11AM PT / 2PM ET. For the next six weeks, I'm filling in for senior reviewer Allison Johnson, who you are all likely very familiar with. That means I'll be covering new releases from Apple, Google, Samsung, and the works. I've already done some freelancing for The Verge, including camera reviews, attending the Switch
I used the Trump phone for a week so that you don’t have to. The Trump phone was never a serious phone. Not when it was announced last June, in dodgy renders and with an incoherent spec sheet. Nor when Trump Mobile admitted - just two weeks later - that it wouldn't be made in the US. Not even when the company revealed the final phone, first to me over a video call in February and then to the world in April through a short commercial with the slick sheen of AI. It's now on sale for $499, past t
The new startup raised $300 million co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures.
The SAG-AFTRA Hollywood union urged its members to opt out of Instagram’s Muse Image AI tool to protect their likenesses.
Kraken is preparing to relaunch its app with agentic trading at its core, the company told CNBC exclusively.
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Yes, Sarah Wynn-Williams violated her deal to stay silent. But the power disparity bolsters the view that Meta is a heartless bully.
The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry. The newspapers allege the ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence important to what could be a landmark copyright infringement trial over how OpenAI and its business partner, Microsoft, built their AI technologies using millions of news articles. At issue is whether AI
Take on sand, snow, mud, gravel—this is the ebike for all your off-roading adventures.
Digital Services Act may force Meta to make big changes on its platforms.
Dumb Co sells flip phones that sync to your smartphone, bridging the infinite connectivity of the iPhone and the unrealistic limitations of an early 2000s relic.
Netflix has shows and movies. And video games. And live sports. And podcasts. And also, apparently, YouTube videos? For a company that used to seem like the next big thing in TV, it all feels a little frenetic, and maybe a tad desperate. For a company that sees sleep as its primary competitor, it might all make perfect sense. On this episode of The Vergecast, David and Nilay try to figure out why Netflix continues to expand its content machine and whether the company's ongoing YouTube-ification
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China's state-owned space company recovered its first orbital rocket booster after launch.
Beta is one of several electric air taxi makers racing to secure Federal Aviation Administration certification and start flying passengers commercially.
HyperTexting's new app aims to make the open web feel more like social media by turning websites, blogs, newsletters, and podcasts into a scrollable feed, while also making it easier to post to your own website.
Spotify is giving listeners control to fine-tune what gets surfaced for them in Release Radar - one of its most popular weekly playlists. The new options allow you to narrow the playlist to a specific genre, focus on artists that are new to you, and more. Listeners can choose from up to five options like "Discover new artists," "Editors' picks," and "Pop." They're rolling out now across mobile and desktop apps and will appear at the top of your Release Radar playlist once they're available. Spot
Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In. Recently, I dropped into my local Best Buy to pick up a hard drive. There was just one snag. I couldn’t find the storage department. Discombobulated, I circled the store until I spied two lonely disks sitting on an otherwise unoccupied expanse of shelving. Then it dawned on me: The storage section was still there, it was just nearly devoid of storage. I bought one of the drives, leaving a grand total of one in stock. Such is life as a t
Start-ups are paying white-collar professionals to teach their jobs to artificial intelligence models. It’s a bonanza. It’s bleak. Where will it end?
Fizz has expanded its lawsuit against rival Sidechat, alleging that a Maveron VC shared its confidential information obtained during a fundraising meeting with the competing startup.
Planning summer travel is hard. Planning it for a busy family, visiting multiple destinations with three little kids in tow, can feel downright impossible. I’m a professional news and travel photographer, so I need to plan a lot of trips with my wife and our three boys. I’m also an AI expert with a Cog Sci degree from Johns Hopkins, and a decade of experience in the field. So naturally, I decided to combine those two passions. To that end, I built an AI digital twin of my family, which uses mult
Solid-state batteries are safer and more capable—but harder to mass-produce. They also represent an opportunity for non-Chinese companies to get back in the game.
With Fidji Simo's official departure from OpenAI due to a chronic medical issue, Greg Brockman's role has become clearer.
When Niantic dropped the first Pokémon Go trailer in 2015, it was hard to grasp how a bunch of players could work together to catch a pokémon like Mewtwo. But this week at the game's 10th anniversary event in New York City, Pokémon Go showed the world how it's done. Almost 2,000 players (many of them Pokémon Go influencers) packed into Times Square on Thursday evening to participate in a special battle. It was cool to see Times Square briefly go dark before the billboards began lighting up, reve
The amount of AI-generated content you scroll through might be far greater than you think, according to a new study by AI detection platform, Pangram. Pangram asked users of its Chrome extension to opt into sharing their browsing results with the platform. From those results, Pangram used its AI detection model — which has a 0.01% false positive rate, according to the company — to scan nearly one million posts that users scrolled through across the internet over the course of two months. Pangr
Catapulting satellites into space. Making all the data center heat useful. Why memory technology needs disrupting.
Apple alleges the misconduct was directed by OpenAi's senior leadership, including a long-time former employee.
Companies are starting to choose AI models by task, cost and control, not just leaderboard rank.
Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging that former employees that now work for the AI company have stolen Apple's trade secrets "for the benefit of OpenAI." In its complaint, Apple alleges that it has uncovered "a pattern of theft of Apple's trade secrets by OpenAI employees who were formerly at Apple," and it names IO Products (Jony Ive's hardware startup that OpenAI bought in 2025), Tang Tan (OpenAI's chief hardware officer), and Chang Liu (who joined OpenAI from Apple in January) as defendants. An
Schneider, who formerly served as the CEO of Automattic and is a partner at True Ventures, says he is "all in" on the unconventional social media platform.
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 […]
Apple claims OpenAI attempted to steal confidential information.
The Xtra Muse and the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Last year, we told you about Xtra, the company that lets DJI sneak its popular cameras into the US, and Skyrover, a brand seemingly selling DJI drones in disguise. They're just two of the many firms DJI is suspected of starting to skirt the United States' foreign drone ban. But it appears the FCC is finally doing something about "DJI front companies," as watcher Konrad Iturbe dubbed them last year. Today, the FCC i
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Meta said on Friday it would discontinue an AI feature that allowed users to generate images using public Instagram accounts following days of criticism over the feature’s opt-out policy, including by talent agencies. “Earlier this week, we announced that one way for people to generate images in Meta AI is by @-mentioning public Instagram accounts […]
Data centers are driving up the company’s use of electricity—and carbon pollution.
The new exchanged-traded funds exclude companies that are founded, controlled, or led by Elon Musk. That means no SpaceX or Tesla.
The three members of a task force advising the Fed on artificial intelligence are strong proponents of the technology.
The German automaker has struggled to compete with fast-growing Chinese companies that offer more affordable and sophisticated electric vehicles.
An outbreak of a parasite-caused illness has sickened more than 1,000 people in Michigan.
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.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said SK Hynix looks remarkably cheap, but warned that buying it is a bet that the AI-driven memory boom won't end like previous cycles.
Traders are completely enthralled by the bull market — but surging Nasdaq volatility suggests it is time to hedge.
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U.S. investors are about to get another straightforward way to play the red-hot market for memory chips.
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As global chip giant SK Hynix makes its Nasdaq debut Friday, the listing serves as a major test of whether the company can shed its long standing "Korea Discount."
The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a previous potential takeover offer from Castlelake.
A bidding war has broken out for budget carrier easyJet after Apollo and Castlelake have both submitted takeover offers.
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Below, Stefanie O’Connell shares five key insights from her new book, The Ambition Penalty: How Corporate Culture Tells Women to Step Up―and Then Pushes Them Down. Stefanie is an award-winning financial journalist whose work has been published in Slate, Bloomberg, Newsweek, USA Today, Glamour UK, Business Insider, and CNBC.com. She wrote, hosted, and coproduced the Webby Award-winning podcast Money Confidential and publishes the Too Ambitious newsletter. What’s the big idea? The belief that wome
Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in blockbuster US share offering Yahoo Finance SK Hynix ADR Allocation to Key Investors Said to Be Scaled Back Bloomberg.com A once-obscure chip maker has landed the largest US listing by a foreign company CNN Will SK Hynix’s Wall Street debut narrow its 'Korea discount'? CNBC Oil Softens, U.S. Tech Futures Lower Ahead of SK Hynix Float WSJ
The update followed a high-stakes boardroom showdown with the group's supervisory board.
Pick and shovel stocks benefit from hyperscaler capex upfront, while those spending the money must wait years to find out if there will be a return on their investments
“My house shook violently from the wind.”
Controversial from the off, Shein's departure from BHV Paris reflects a consumer backlash, while Chinese exporters are facing E.U. and French regulatory clampdowns.
Last month, Polestar shocked the auto industry when it announced that it was pulling out of the US. The EV company's decision came after the federal government denied its authorization to continue selling its cars despite a rule banning vehicles with Chinese-made connected vehicle software. Polestar, which is headquartered in Sweden but majority owned by China's Geely, said it would stop selling its vehicles in the US starting with the 2027 model year. For the thousands of Polestar owners and d
Delta Air’s stock gains after profit falls but beats expectations, even after the air carrier absorbed the highest quarterly fuel expense in its history.
The second-quarter earnings season is off to a volatile start, offering an early test of whether investors’ high expectations for corporate profits can hold up.
“She said it’s the second message they have left.”
Personal bankruptcy filings surged 47% between 2022 and 2025. Here’s what you should do before deciding to file.
Its latest fundraising round provides the French biotech with enough cash to finance operations through 2029.
One of my clients recently had to make a difficult hiring decision while interviewing a talented candidate from another team. As every senior leader knows, the politics of what can be perceived as poaching top talent can get prickly fast. She thought carefully about her values and let them guide how she approached these interviews. Then she found out someone was unhappy with her approach. As a self-admitted people pleaser, this bothered her. She brought it to me, rehashed the situation, and aske
The frustration I hear most often about self-employment is the instability. Moments when there’s too much work and you’re feeling stretched thin. And less ideally, the lulls when you’re between projects and your cash flow slows down or dries up. Frequently referred to as the “feast or famine cycle,” it’s the trap many solopreneurs experience when their income changes unpredictably from season to season. It’s not just a feeling. The self-employed face income fluctuation two-and-a-half times that
Delta is the first of the U.S. airlines to report second-quarter results.
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Traders can only hope South Korea–style turbulence won’t be imported to Wall Street.
Stablecoin issuer Circle surged in premarket trading after the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted it approval to operate as a trust bank.
Katie Stockton, of Fairlead Strategies, said she is seeing strong buying momentum in the healthcare, industrial, biotech, insurance and utility sectors
“I’m actually earning more each week than I ever have before.”
This month, carpenters will secure the final beams on Portland International Airport (PDX), wrapping up a nine-year, $2 billion effort, the largest public infrastructure project in Oregon’s history. We set out to modernize PDX, strengthen it against a major earthquake, and cut our carbon footprint while welcoming more travelers. As the project wraps up, leaders across the country are grappling with how to ease the burdens families face every day of skyrocketing food, fuel, and housing costs; sta
I’ve had two jobs that shaped everything that came after. One involved waking up at 4 a.m. and coming home with paper paste in my hair. The other involved waking up at 4 a.m. and riding the Eurostar to Paris. Both taught me the same thing. At 15, I spent a summer with an outdoor advertising company, climbing into trucks before dawn to paste oversized print ads onto billboards. It was unglamorous work. But when you’re assembling an ad panel by panel, you start to see it differently—the compositio
Demand for chefs, personal assistants, butlers, nannies, housekeepers, chauffeurs and estate managers have reached records, according to Morgan & Mallet.
Expectations for S&P 500 companies that will begin reporting next week are flying pretty high, but only for a select few, notes HSBC.
High performers can be a special breed, making an impact while producing greater volumes of work or outcomes. Managing them so they feel supported and not suffocated can make a difference in retaining them and keeping them happy. So it’s important to think hard about how best to do that, while understanding that how you manage them may not be how you manage the rest of your staff. We asked our Fast Company Impact Council members about their thinking: how they determine the most effective way to
South Korea’s SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion in its listing, making it one of the largest trading debuts ever.
The stock market has boomed on AI euphoria, while the trajectory of the U.S. economy has been more tepid, economists said.
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The Fed chair is testifying before Congress this week. Lawmakers should ask him about transparency.
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Real thirty-year interest rates are at a high since November 2008, financial conditions are tight and Michael Hartnett tells investors to prepare for a chilly summer.
Every news cycle seems to bring reports of another fast food chain closing down stores, and this week is no exception. Three Dairy Queen stores have suddenly shuttered this month in Alaska, according to the Anchorage Daily News. “The franchise owner of the Anchorage, Wasilla and Palmer locations recently closed them,” a Dairy Queen representative told the publication. This follows over 40 locations closing across Texas in early 2025, in large part to a remodeling disagreement between Dairy Qu
When two steel columns buckled this week inside the former Pfizer headquarters in midtown Manhattan, the scare prompted evacuations and halted work on one of the nation’s largest office-to-apartment conversions. It also highlighted the complex engineering behind adaptive reuse projects, which have become increasingly popular as officials try to tackle a nationwide housing shortage by transforming offices that have sat underused since the COVID-19 pandemic. The plans call for turning two office b
Following a more than sevenfold rally in its stock price over the past year, South Korea's SK Hynix is listing on the Nasdaq.
“The housing market is the best expression of the ‘K-shaped economy’ that we’re in right now,” one expert says.
New lending requirements, rising insurance premiums and aging buildings have contributed to the rising cost of condo ownership.
These are America's cheapest states to live in for 2026, where residents can still beat inflation.
CD rates are at a standstill, but that could change after the next Fed meeting, or the one after that.
VW's plan calls for half as many models but didn't mention closures or job cuts.
A stable job and a nice home have become less accessible to young Americans. Many are taking new paths to pursue their dreams.
“By claiming earlier, I could preserve more of my portfolio and allow those assets to continue compounding.”
"Without a job, I felt invisible. With a job, I felt seen, useful, and purposeful again," says Leslie Friday, who sold plants and flowers while job searching after a layoff. "I loved every minute."
SK Hynix has soared to a trillion-dollar market cap by serving some of the biggest names in technology, including Nvidia and Apple.
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The German auto giant’s push into China powered it for decades, but now the company faces fierce competition from Chinese automakers in markets around the world.
“It’s an American tragedy” when small businesses close up shop.
Financial literacy just hit a 10-year low — and it is devastating bank accounts.
Forbes has opened nominations for it's America's Top Lawyers list for 2026
Meta released two AI models this week as part of its new Muse Spark family, under the leadership of Alexandr Wang.
How to get experience if no one is willing to be your first employer.
Banijay Entertainment has named Cathy Payne to lead its combined global distribution business following the completion of its $8 billion merger with All3Media, while All3Media International CEO Louise Pedersen is stepping down. Payne, who currently serves as CEO of Banijay Rights, will remain in the role as the company combines Banijay Rights and All3Media International […]
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Five weeks after Greg Abel—who became president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, 2026, succeeding Warren Buffett, who remains chairman of the board—made his first major deal by announcing that Berkshire Hathaway would be buying Taylor Morrison—a deal that will make the conglomerate Buffett built America’s No. 4 homebuilder—Berkshire’s home-building arm is on the move aga
I’m a process fiend. But most of the time, the “how this works” knowledge exists only in my head. As a solo business owner, this was mostly fine… until I needed to collaborate with other people. Most solopreneurs treat process documentation as a someday task. There’s always something more pressing—like a client deadline, invoices to send, or a proposal to send. Plus, writing documentation isn’t exactly the most exciting task. Certainly not a revenue-generating one. But odds are, at some point,
President Trump is refusing to sign the housing bill, but it will still become law on Saturday. Here’s what it does — and doesn’t — do.
Circle Internet Group (Nasdaq: CRCL), the stablecoin issuer behind USDC, said today that it has received federal approval to operate as a specific type of bank. The move marks a major milestone in the further legitimization of digital assets like cryptocurrencies. But don’t expect to be opening a Circle checking account anytime soon. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? Today, Circle Internet Group announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the
The AI chip boom just produced its biggest Wall Street moment yet. Now SK Hynix and Samsung are being asked to build US factories.
The Financial Select Sector Index trades at roughly 15.5 times forward earnings — about a turn and a quarter cheaper than where it stood in 2024.
SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung. | Image: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images As the AI boom boosts demand for RAM, SK Hynix - one of the world's biggest suppliers of memory chips - launched on Wall Street Friday. The South Korean chipmaker opened at $170 per share and raised $26.5 billion, surpassing Alibaba's record as the largest debut of a foreign company, according to reports from Associated Press and CNN. After reaching a $1 trillion valuation in May, SK Hynix briefly overtook Samsung as
Meta Platform's AI efforts are looking like the recipe for a comeback after an almost year-long drought in shares of the $1.7 trillion market-cap company.
The next global financial crisis is already under way. Here is how it will unfold.
My husband and I stumbled into Imago therapy early in our marriage. We were both open to therapy because we knew enough to know what we didn’t know. He came from a divorce, and I came from witnessing parents who were married for 48 years but continually had the same arguments over and over again. We didn’t want to repeat those mistakes. Imago rewired how I think about communication. It was developed by Harville Hendrix and its premise is that every relationship we enter is an unconscious attemp
They’re a poor deal for most other people.
The South Korean memory company’s new American depositary receipts begin trading on Friday.
The currency-market carry trade is back — and bigger than it’s been in many years.
The Federal Reserve likely will take back all the 2025 ‘insurance cuts’ or not raise interest rates at all, according to RBC Wealth Management.
Investors are bullish on Meta’s new low-cost AI pricing and infrastructure plans.
The original ETF boom was about low cost, tax-efficient core index funds. Now single-stock ETFs are upping risk, with leverage getting 'a little carried away.'
ABC News' Rocsi Diaz discusses what's trending on your feeds, including BTS' BT21 Happy Meal, Future's new album and new developments in NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs' legal fight.
SK Hynix Stock Is the Star of the Show Today. Just Look at Micron Shares. Barron's Chip giant SK Hynix closed out its market debut roughly 13% higher on Friday. Yahoo Finance SK Hynix shares jump in marquee US debut as AI euphoria persists Reuters Korean Chip Maker’s Stock Rises After Huge I.P.O., Latest Sign of A.I. Demand The New York Times South Korean memory chip maker’s historic US debut jolts stocks MSN
They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.
Officials say agents believed a passenger resembled one suspect, but the encounter quickly escalated into a fatal shooting.
Steve Sedgwick goes behind the scenes of NATO's dramatic 48 hours, where Trump's changing tone reshaped diplomacy and left allies guessing.
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Tyler Robinson came home on the day of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and anxiously paced the floor, Lance Twiggs told investigators in an interview that was played in court.
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The Interior Department is arguing D.C. height limits don't apply to federal projects, bucking a century of precedent. If the panel reviewing Trump's arch agrees, experts say it could change the city.
Experts said the lack of such capabilities poses a potential risk when the president travels overseas. The White House defended the aircraft’s safety.
The disability community has long worried about what would happen if special education oversight moved from the Education Department to another agency. Now, those moves are becoming more real.
With just months until the midterms, President Trump relieved the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, a move condemned by Democrats and voting rights advocates.
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A total of eight men have been indicted for their alleged roles in the plot to attack a UFC event on the grounds of the White House last month, according to prosecutors.
President Trump cleans house at the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission NPR Trump fires last members of election commission, inciting fears of midterm ‘chaos’ The Guardian Trump fires Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms Yahoo Trump Fires Democrats on Election Commission, Republican Resigns Bloomberg.com Trump ousts remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission ahead of midterms NBC News
The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times.
Ann Widdecombe became a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career.
Many schools rely on consumer fees funneled through the federal government to cut internet costs. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called for ending this program before Donald Trump tapped him for the job.
During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala."
Black lawmakers and activists in the Deep South say they are fighting an existential crisis on their own in the wake of a major Supreme Court ruling.
Republicans on Capitol Hill are starting to talk about one facet of immigration reform: how to expand the popular H-2A visa program for farm laborers. They face obstacles.
Meet Count Binface: the challenger from another planet taking on Nigel Farage as questions over the Reform UK leader's finances overshadow his election comeback.
The 52-year-old Mexican immigrant was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Texas this week in the latest fatal incident linked to the Trump adminstration’s immigration crackdow
As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, recent polls remind us of how divided this country remains. And yet, despite harsh the numbers, it’s not as divided as polls portray. Americans across the political spectrum are finding unexpected common ground. For example, health is becoming a powerful force reshaping traditional political alliances, with bipartisan movements to ban food additives and pesticides, expand care for veterans’ mental hea
The movement was better at critiquing the system than reshaping it. But it has never had this much mainstream political power.
They believe the accuser, but they also grieve the demise of a campaign that promised that politics could be different — and they blame those who failed to find a less flawed candidate.
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens will face off in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary on Aug. 4.
The White House said the fired members will be “replaced” but any new appointments by Trump will need to be approved by the Senate.
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Trump denies Congress what could be its last major bill signing ceremony The Washington Post The Housing Crisis The New York Times Live updates: Housing affordability bill awaits Trump’s decision NBC News Sweeping bipartisan housing bill could become law without Trump’s signature MS NOW 3 reasons the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act matters Niskanen Center
Detainees at the Delaney Hall center in Newark have complained for months about dirty, unhealthy living conditions. Documents echo their claims.
Congress passed the bill that aims to address the costs of homes and rein in institutional investors with strong bipartisan support in June.
Trump fires members of key election commission ahead of midterms USA Today Trump fires election board Democrats The Hill Trump fires members of bipartisan elections commission The Washington Post Trump fires Election Assistance Commission leaders CNN Trump fires last members of election commission, inciting fears of midterm ‘chaos’ The Guardian
The firings and a resignation render the Election Assistance Commission useless. The moves come as President Trump seeks to impose control over how ballots will be counted in the midterms.
The movement was better at critiquing the system than reshaping it. But it has never had this much mainstream political power.
The agency said a Mexican immigrant driving a van tried to ram agents before they shot him dead. A lawyer for three passengers said that was untrue.
President Trump says he is refusing to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.
All week, current and retired judges have spoken out about about physical threats to judges and a rising tide of criticism from politicians and elected officials.
The White House said the Supreme Court's ruling allowing President Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Louise Slaughter provided the precedent for the removals.
Trump plan would fence Pennsylvania Avenue outside White House The Washington Post White House considering plan to add permanent fencing on Pennsylvania Ave. to bolster security CBS News Trump Unveils Plan to Completely Fence Off People’s House The Daily Beast Trump now wants to install fences near the White House to help keep crowds further back The Independent Trump’s White House fortress plan sparks warnings over shrinking public access The Independent
Democratic Senators cited $1.4 billion in Trump family crypto income, unidentified investors, and a reported UAE-backed stake in World Liberty Financial.
The president has praised a network of 25 recently rebranded gas stations in the Philadelphia region that have been selling gas for considerably less than the national average.
He helped plot a car bombing in Washington that killed two people in 1976. Fifty years later, old government secrets could decide his fate.
Many of them have been shot in their cars. Five have died, including three U.S. citizens. Here are their names and what we know about the circumstances.
The last-minute scramble to name a replacement reminds some in the party of the challenges they faced in 2024.
Matthew M. Wielicki has criticized the scientific consensus on global warming as alarmist. Now he’ll oversee a major federal report on the topic.
The move could open up habitats to drilling and mining, and hasten the demise of many imperiled animals, experts say.
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Department of Homeland Security. | Image: The Verge Advocates are demanding that the Department of Homeland Security release bodycam footage of the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant who was killed by ICE officers in Houston during a traffic stop earlier this week. But DHS claims the agents involved in the shooting weren't wearing body cameras because of the lengthy government shutdown that prevented ICE and Customs and Border Protection from receiving additional fed
Minnesota state officials had granted a pardon to Tou Lue Vang, a Hmong man, drawing criticism that Democratic leaders were thwarting efforts to expel criminals.
The Trump administration gutted a bipartisan federal agency that oversees elections on Thursday, a worrying decision with midterms just around the corner. The two Democratic members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission were fired via email, Reuters reported, while the only Republican member was ordered to resign. The commission, created by Congress more than two decades ago, is now leaderless with a major federal election quickly approaching. Because states oversee elections in the U.S., t
Vance family to rent home in Virginia countryside CBS News Vance family eyes an additional residence in an upscale rural Virginia town NBC News Middleburg's next resident: JD Vance Axios Is Vice President JD Vance’s Family Moving Out of Washington, DC? Town & Country Magazine JD Vance Eyes $9M Mansion Owned by Data Center Tycoon The Daily Beast
Spot the pol! Study the photograph carefully. Only the political figure is missing. Guess who it is.
The shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo occurred as immigration enforcement has ramped up across the country, with thousands being arrested daily.
The Commerce Department will favorably review exports involving MGX, which used a stablecoin linked to President Trump's family for a $2B Binance investment.
Trump’s Controversial Qatari Jet Grounded Over Security Fears Forbes New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say The New York Times Fears Over New Luxury Jet Forced Trump Back to Air Force One After Israeli Warning WSJ Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say CNN Questions arise over Qatari-donated Air Force One after Secret Service advised Trump to take old plane CBS News
Thousands of people attended the event last month, including President Trump and Vice-President JD Vance.
Advocates say that Trump Accounts for foster children may end up being helpful, as long as concerns about flexibility and accessibility are addressed.
With plans still being finalized, officials are discussing a convention some time during the weekend of July 25-26 and are weighing options for choosing delegates.
White House’s Latest Construction Project Comes From Secret Service Request Forbes The White House is upgrading its front door to fortify the entrance CNN ‘Brazen attempt to seize control’: Democratic leader vows to fight Trump’s election commission firings – live The Guardian Trump Begins New Construction Project on White House Front Columns The New York Times Tarps go up as part of Trump’s restoration project to the front of the White House AP News
Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed for a proposal to slash property taxes. But after some local Republican officials protested, he backpedaled, sort of.
Patriotic art and music is taking center stage this year under the Trump Administration, as funds shift away from DEI. For some orgs, like the Reagan Presidential Library, this is their wheelhouse.
The official urged requiring a fish farm to monitor for the tiny plastic particles. The E.P.A. said he had taken steps to embarrass the agency.
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.
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President Donald Trump announced multiple times this week that the United States' fragile ceasefire with Iran was over.
The move paved the way for the party to choose a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins in a race both parties see as key to the control of the Senate.
More police and firefighters use drones to catch and deter illegal fireworks.
Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Strikes After Trump Suggests Cease-Fire Is ‘Over’ The New York Times Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei Reuters Inside Trump’s Oval Office Decision to Ditch the Iran Ceasefire WSJ 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 intense new attacks after Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’ NBC News
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On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time.
Eric Schmitt, a New York Times National Security correspondent, analyzes recent skirmishes between the U.S. and Iran and whether they threaten ongoing negotiations for a peace deal.
Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.
Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.
The blaze broke out in Almería province in Andalusia and prompted a major operation to contain it. Heat waves across Europe this summer have raised the risk of wildfires, forecasters say.
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Back-and-forth attacks have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire, but Thursday's appeared bigger all around.
India has signed a third pact for the supply of missiles in the Indo-Pacific region as countries in the region grow wary of China's growing assertion.
Unesco report shows children lost out to servicing debt in 113 countries, with 18 spending five times more on loans Most developing countries spent less on education than they did repaying debt last year, according to the UN, at the same time as global aid to education is predicted to decline by up to 30%. More was spent on servicing foreign debt than on education in 113 developing countries in 2025, according to research by the UN’s culture and education agency, Unesco. In sub-Saharan Africa, c
New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri.
When the U.S. brokered a ceasefire last year, Israel controlled half of Gaza. Now Israeli forces have pushed deeper, and Palestinians are paying a deadly price.
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.
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Live updates: Iran’s slain leader buried after days of strikes rock Middle East CNN Iran war live: Uneasy calm in the Middle East after deadly attacks Al Jazeera U.S. to continue 'technical talks' with Iran after Trump said ceasefire was 'over' CNBC The time for talk is over — Trump needs to get tough with Iran New York Post US Says Iran Technical Talks to Continue Despite Recent Strikes Bloomberg.com
The drone strikes form part of Ukraine's campaign designed to choke off supplies and transportation routes in and out of Crimea.
Eleven reported dead as flooding also brings danger of snakes, while buildings collapse in Mumbai amid heavy rain As the first typhoon to make landfall in China for the 2026 season, Maysak has caused devastating damage in southern and central regions. The Guangxi region received intense downpours of up to 280mm in 12 hours, causing rivers to swell and dam walls to break. By Monday morning, flooding across the city of Nanning and surrounding areas had resulted in many residents being stranded on
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear at his father’s funeral this week, fueling speculation about his physical condition and leaving a power vacuum in a divided country.
Children who played for Venezuela’s youth baseball league, a symbol of national pride, have been left injured, orphaned or dead.
At Least 11 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfire The New York Times One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people, with 19 others missing The Boston Globe Eleven killed, 19 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires Reuters Wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 11 amid soaring temperatures The Guardian 11 dead, 19 missing in wildfire amid heat wave: ‘The consequences have been terrible’ AL.com
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Days of strikes by the two countries have given way to an uneasy pause as Qatari mediators seek to salvage the tattered U.S.-Iran truce.
A newly announced ban on smartphones for government workers, police and military personnel is spilling over into healthcare and educational facilities. Ordinary citizens worry they'll be next.
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused after two days of clashing amid a shaky ceasefire. And, a look at what life is like inside Israel's expanding zone of control in Gaza.
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Ryanair confirm a passenger was given medical treatment after an incident on a Malta Air flight, which is owned by Ryanair.
One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing AP News At Least 11 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfire The New York Times At least 11 killed by wildfire in southern Spain: "Majority of them are foreigners" CBS News Eleven killed, 19 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires Reuters Wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 12 amid soaring temperatures The Guardian
Western leaders came to Turkey to discuss security in an increasingly perilous world
Spanish officials cautioned that the full scale of the disaster is still emerging as rescue efforts continue and officials work to identify victims.
U.S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.
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Trump Says Iran Peace Talks Will Continue Despite End To Ceasefire
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Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.
Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius accused supporters of acting like “madmen” regardless of whether Morocco wins or loses.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.
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The Spanish squad is filled with Catalan and Basque players, but now no rumbles for regional sovereignty.
A passenger window on a Ryanair flight dislodged shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece, partially sucking out a passenger.
Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of murder after Ann Widdecombe found dead at home BBC U.K. Police Open Murder Investigation Into Death of Politician Ann Widdecombe The New York Times Police launch murder investigation into death of Ann Widdecombe The Guardian UK Police Arrest Man on Suspicion of Murdering Former Minister Bloomberg Police launch murder investigation over death of Ann Widdecombe The Times
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Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps Reuters Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’ CNN 'Really frightening, unbelievably quick': Witnesses describe fleeing deadly Spain wildfire BBC Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing AP News What has caused ‘unprecedented’ deadly wildfire in southern Spain? The Guardian
The U.S. and Iran's contradictory interperations of the memorandum of understanding have led to renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ukrainian court detains alleged killers of Monaco bomb attack suspect Al Jazeera Monaco bomb mystery deepens as Ukraine’s security services are linked to murder of prime suspect The Guardian Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story BBC Monaco bombing attack suspect found shot dead in Ukraine, officials say CNN Ukrainian spy accused of killing Monaco bombing suspect retracts confession France 24
It is the first time the King has seen his grandchildren Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, in person in more than four years.
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Kemi Badenoch said the Conservative Party was "reeling" as the former minister's death is investigated as murder.
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Companies desperately want to get their ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz, but face mounting risks. “Things are becoming uglier by the minute,” one executive said.
Belgium's national team did not arrive at the World Cup with a political identity. It has one now.
U.S.-Iran Latest: Trump reiterates that ceasefire is over, but says U.S. to continue negotiating CBS News Two Days of U.S. Strikes in Iran Signal a Sharp Escalation The New York Times Trump ousts bipartisan election commissioners in latest push to reshape US voting AP News US launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states Politico Trump says U.S. agreed to Iran’s request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over NBC News
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One of Spain's deadliest wildfires kills at least 12 people, with 23 others missing NPR 'Really frightening, unbelievably quick': Witnesses describe fleeing deadly Spain wildfire BBC One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos At least 11 people killed as wildfires sweep southern Spain The Washington Post Twelve killed, 23 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires Reuters
Police are investigating the deaths of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her daughters, aged 15 and five.
The political cause without a World Cup team searches for a new champion.
There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.
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At least 11 people killed as wildfires sweep southern Spain The Washington Post Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’ CNN ‘I had an incredible escape’: British woman tells of close encounter with Spanish wildfire The Guardian Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps Reuters Twelve dead and 23 missing in Spain wildfire as man describes 'surreal' view as blaze approached BBC
The officials said that Iranian negotiators blamed the recent ship attacks on rogue military units.
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If Homo floresiensis wasn't a fire-using hunter, its origins could be different than we thought.
Scientists found that a modified Mediterranean-style diet with low protein and just enough methionine helped mice live healthier lives while reducing body fat and frailty. Human data also linked lower animal protein intake to lower rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, suggesting the approach could benefit people as well.
A new study debunks the long-standing claim that baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than adults. Researchers found that young rattlesnakes can control their venom just like adults, while adult snakes usually inject much more venom and cause more serious bites. The team also uncovered how the myth spread through decades of inaccurate news reports and misleading quotes from trusted sources.
Ties van der Meer doesn’t know how many siblings he has. The 47-year-old was conceived at a private fertility clinic in the Netherlands using sperm provided by an anonymous donor. After the Netherlands banned anonymous donation in 2004, the doctor who ran the clinic destroyed records that might have identified those donors, he says. He…
Researchers solved the mystery of how soft lithium dendrites crack the hard ceramic inside solid-state batteries, triggering short circuits. The breakthrough could help engineers build safer, longer-lasting batteries for smartphones, electric vehicles, and other electronics.
A next-generation pesticide designed to kill crop pests may also be interfering with the reproductive health of bumblebees. Researchers discovered that low-dose exposure to sulfoxaflor changed gene activity, especially in tissues involved in reproduction, raising concerns about long-term impacts on bee populations. Because pollinators are essential for about one-third of the world's food production, finding ways to protect them while controlling pests has become increasingly important.
A Chinese company demonstrated controlled recovery of a rocket’s bottom portion, which is critical in helping to drive down launch costs.
The Quest shipwreck is in worse shape than expected, but it has turned into a thriving marine ecosystem.
"Clearly, they admire the work that's being done by SpaceX and are trying to replicate it."
The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.
Reinforcement learning uses error information to adjust control algorithms.
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
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
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
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 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
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
Federal regulators have agreed to review a Swiss pharmaceutical company’s applications for two cheaper generic versions of Zepbound and Mounjaro. MK Photo/Alamy Stock Photo Federal regulators have agreed to review the applications from Swiss pharmaceutical company Sandoz for two cheaper generic versions of the tirzepatide medications Zepbound and Mounjaro. Eli Lilly’s patents on those two brand-name drugs are valid in the United States until 2036, but they are expiring in other countries. Ex
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The 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
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
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
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
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
Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
A new biweekly GLP-1 injection has been shown to significantly reduce blood sugar in a clinical trial. Image Credit: Hannes P Albert/picture alliance via Getty Images A new GLP-1 medication demonstrated efficacy in reducing blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes in a phase 2b clinical trial. Bofanglutide is a biweekly (once every 2 weeks) injection compared to once-weekly shots like Ozempic and Wegovy. The new biweekly GLP-1 also led to weight loss and improvement in cardiometabolic ri
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“This shocking program was exploiting doctors and the trust inherent in their relationships with patients.”
A new study found that while several newer weight loss medications can help with significant weight loss, they do not improve quality of life or boost long-term heart health. Getty Images A new study found that several newer medications can aid in significant weight loss. However, the most effective drugs produced more side effects, often leading people to quit. Experts say the lesson here is to look beyond weight loss. Patients need effective strategies for managing side effects. In recent
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In 2024, hundreds of nurses gathered outside a Kaiser Permanente hospital in San Francisco, carrying signs that read: “Trust nurses, not AI.” As the nurses union started contract negotiations last year, the nonprofit health system’s adoption of artificial intelligence tools was one of the issues workers raised while picketing—and earlier this year, tens of thousands of Kaiser nurses went on strike alongside mental health professionals, largely to protest AI. This has become a central issue for
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 […]
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France "is now just two games away from the ultimate achievement!" grins president of the far-right National Rally, which has had an uneasy relationship with the national squad.
England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.
Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
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Summer League 2026 kicked off in Las Vegas today, just 16 days after the draft. It's a battle ground for rookies and undrafted hopefuls chasing final roster spots.
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
Weeks after making her elite gymnastics comeback at the American Classic, Katelyn Ohashi shares her strategy ahead of the 2026 U.S. Classic and her bid to qualify for the U.S. Championships.
Find out which two young left-handed sluggers in plus matchups have the most tantalizing home run bets on Friday’s Major League Baseball slate.
LeBron James faces plenty of options as an NBA free agent. But which one is the best choice?
Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis about a mile away from Wimbledon's Centre Court - now he's one win from the SW19 final.
English and Norwegian players will face off under extreme and dangerous levels of heat stress, scientists say, thanks to a Wet Bulb Index over over 90°F.
The Toronto Blue Jays cut ties with the new Chicago Cubs addition shortly after a brief and disastrous outing.
Completing a Panini stickers World Cup album is like a scavenger hunt. Fans tear open blind packs of seven stickers, hoping for players they haven’t found yet and trading the ones they already have. The stickers—each 1.9 by 2.5 inches and featuring a player’s photo—are then pasted into a 112-page sticker book with designated spaces for each player and team. The goal? Find each of the 980 stickers. Panini’s sticker craze has long been a FIFA fandom tradition, captivating fans across Europe and L
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the acquisition of a Boston Red Sox castoff after a dominant return to the mound.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ front office rarely voices concerns while the owners negotiate a new CBA.
The longtime Atlanta Braves catcher enjoyed a strong season debut with his new team before an unfortunate roster move.
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.
The former San Diego Padres swingman has opted to exit Major League Baseball after giving up seven earned runs in less than two innings.
The Beau Welling restoration of the historic Stowe Country Club is complete, giving the Lodge at Spruce Peak two very different championship courses.
Most golfers hit a fade, but Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open-winning ball flight relies on elite speed, optimized spin, and precise clubface control.
Aaron Banks, who signed a four-year, $77 million free agent contract with Green Bay in 2025, must be better in Year 2 with the Packers than he was in Year 1.
If the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim look to replace manager Kurt Suzuki, who is working on a one-year deal, Albert Pujols may be their guy.
Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are at the center of a key update after the Philadelphia Phillies superstar provided an update.
A recent study tracked hundreds of soccer fans until their favorite team reached the final of a tournament. Their stress levels skyrocketed, and their heart rates jumped too.
Larry David, Colin Jost, Miles Teller, Stephen Curry, Jason Kelce and Charles Barkley are just a few of the stars competing in this year’s American Century Championship — the annual celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Now in its 37th year, the tournament will feature more than 80 competitors from across the worlds […]
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King Philippe joined a growing club of royals cheering on their national teams in North America.
"We think the joke speaks for itself," said Belgium's flag carrier.
Marcus Rashford could be reintegrated into Michael Carrick's Manchester United squad after a season-long loan at Barcelona.
Sinner has now won 22 of his last 23 semifinal appearances and appears to have put his troublesome second-round exit in Paris behind him.
The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews.
The Balogun controversy is still alive in Brussels. In Washington, it's old news.
Norway’s striker, Erling Haaland, a star of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reportedly consumes a 6,000-calorie diet each day. Here's what's behind his "ancestral" diet.
While tennis and soccer command the weekend spotlight, the Evian Championship, Scottish Open and ISCO Championship offer golf fans compelling storylines to follow.
The country has faced past scrutiny over a persistent anti-gay chant from its fans.
The International Olympic Committee has approached the Trump White House very differently than FIFA has.
Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory
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The Toronto Blue Jays ace offered a response on the division rival New York Yankees’ star after a disappointing finish.
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.
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” […]
Netflix’s reboot of the classic television series "Little House on the Prairie" is being met with mostly positive reviews from Rotten Tomatoes’ critics.
Showrunner Mara Brock Akil’s Writers’ Colony has unveiled two new cohorts for 2026. Programming began June 10 for the summer session and will begin Sept. 2 for the fall session. The three-month screenwriting residency is based in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, next door to Brock Akil’s story27 Productions company. During the program, […]
All mysteries aside, you could say that, this summer, together, Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell are building a sister-y road show. McLachlan is touring behind her 2025 “Better Broken” album, as a followup to her successful “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy” 30th Anniversary Tour, with plenty of the commemorative aspects of that show staying intact alongside her […]
“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 […]
A surprise 10th-anniversary event saw Niantic fulfilling a promise teased in the original 2016 launch trailer for its popular mobile game.
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A love of football connects William to the country he will one day reign over in a way polo would not.
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Three years after he signed off CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” James Corden is having the time of his life hosting the World Cup after show for Fox, “After Hours With James Corden.” On the latest episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, the multihyphenate discusses the joy of indulging in his lifelong love of football and […]
The pop star reflected on the band's legacy as she picked up a global impact award in London.
Sandra Lee trademarked semi-homemade cooking. Now it's behind every viral food hack, and her Wheatley Vodka 250th collab proves it.
Anthony Hopkins isn’t just an Oscar-winning actor — for decades, he’s been composing music in addition to his acting roles. The “Silence of the Lambs” actor has signed with Decca Classics for a new recording project encompassing more than six decades of original compositions. Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel and performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra, his […]
The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.
Malaysia’s Abnormal Studios has picked up theatrical distribution rights for Malaysia and Brunei to “Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air,” the science-fiction fantasy feature that recently participated in the NAFF Project Market‘s It Project strand at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. The company will also serve as the film’s worldwide international sales agent, excluding […]
“Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson will make his Menier Chocolate Factory debut playing Truman Capote in Jay Presson Allen’s “Tru.” Rob Ashford directs the production, which opens Sept. 27 following previews from Sept. 19, and runs through Nov. 14. “Tru” arrives at the Menier on the back of a well-received New York staging earlier […]
Pioneering Italian physicist Fabiola Gianotti, who led one of two experiments that led to the discovery of the Higgs boson, which has been nicknamed the “God particle,” is set to be the subject of a biopic titled “The Mysterious Particle.” The high-end biopic is to be directed by Stefano Mordini (“The Invisible Witness”). Gianotti is […]
It’s the summer for Greek mythology. While Christopher Nolan’s screen adaptation of Homer’s epic “The Odyssey” is set to take the box office by storm, French producer Mediawan is rolling out a high-concept unscripted format called “Trojan Horse.” Created by Kinetic Content, Mediawan has secured option rights to the original show, which it is now […]
The Duke of Sussex is travelling without his wife for the event at Birmingham's NEC.
A leading figure on the right of British politics who reinvented herself as a reality TV star.
The heart-tugging pull of nostalgia tugs hardest on Gen Z, according to a study involving three generations of consumers in the U.S., U.K. and Australia. “Then is Now: A Study on Modern Nostalgia” surveyed 1,800 people, evenly divided among the U.S., U.K. and Australia and among Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z consumers. The study […]
When Michael Jordan played for Team USA on the Dream Team during the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, he was wearing a pair of now-iconic Nike Air Jordan 7 sneakers on his feet. And in 2008, to celebrate the gold medal win, the sports apparel company dropped a colorway in the style of renowned Spanish […]
When setting up a production company, most filmmakers hope that the first feature out of the gate at least makes a little bit of noise. Thankfully for Dublin-based Wildcard, “Kneecap” didn’t do anything quietly. Rich Peppiatt’s rowdy, raucous, drug-soaked and politically-charged directorial debut, a comedy almost-biopic about the Northern Irish rap group of the same […]
Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as demigod Maui, a decade after the original hit animation.
Indie distribution darling Neon is said to be eyeing a launch in the U.K. According to sources, the U.S company — which also has an international sales operation — is considering planting a flag across the Atlantic, with former Studiocanal U.K. boss Danny Perkins reportedly consulting for them about a potential U.K. operation. Neon, renowned for its […]
Four years after its debut, Psychic Fever built its second full-length album around a simple idea: none of its seven members sound, look or think alike, and that’s exactly the point. The members of Psychic Fever – Kokoro, Weesa, Tsurugi, Ryoga, Ren, Jimmy and Ryushin – released their second full-length record, “Different,” July 10 through […]
One week from today, on July 17, I will take my family to see Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” We will watch it in IMAX, shot on cameras built for the movie. My teenagers and I will turn our phones off and give the expected blockbuster our undivided attention. Millions of other families will do the […]
Benson Boone's new single "The Time of My Life," which may preview a third album, launches inside the top 10 on one chart in the U.K.
In “Fruit Gathering,” director and writer Aung Phyoe consciously avoided exploring the “social” impact of the relationship between two suppressed women, creating a sense of alienation but also deep intimacy. The film, which is premiering at the Karlovy Vary festival as part of the Crystal Globe competition and is co-produced by Myanmar, Czech Republic and […]
A 25-foot fibreglass model of a shark — or its rear half, at least — adorning the roof of an otherwise ordinary terraced house in suburban Oxford, England, the Headington Shark is the kind of local curiosity that makes any casual passersby think, “There must be a story there.” And there is: It’s a work […]
The Odyssey has received hate from those who have not seen the film yet, and Christopher Nolan is now commenting on the movement.
Harry Styles sees half of all his albums return to the charts in the U.K. as his London concert residency finishes. His latest lives inside the top 10 almost everywhere.
Could Letterboxd, the popular film-review social network, end up in the clutches of Netflix or another big entertainment corporation? Letterboxd, founded in 2011, has been shopping itself to interested parties in recent months. The app and website (which also recently launched an online video-rental service) is majority-owned by Canadian holding company Tiny, which acquired a […]
She was best known for playing Jill Archer in the BBC Radio 4 soap for nearly 70 years.
In the build-up to the Italian Global Series Festival’s sneak-peeking “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Season 4 and celebration of “Star Trek” at 60, Nicholas Meyer spoke to Variety about his time with the franchise, famously having directed “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” as well as the current landscape of television, having co-created […]
A collection of groups representing musicians and the music industry at large — including the RIAA, IFPI, the Grammys and SAG-AFTRA — have banded together for a new labeling program that aims to provide a unified front on indicating whether a song has been produced with AI. The groups on Friday introduced two suggested labels, akin to […]
Justin Bieber recently dropped two live albums, and while they don't chart in the U.K., the singer's Swag returns to multiple rankings.
Music Box Films has acquired North American home entertainment rights to “Wisdom of Happiness,” the Richard Gere executive-produced documentary in which the Dalai Lama reflects on compassion, inner peace and navigating the challenges of the modern world. The docu will debut on premium digital video-on-demand platforms across North America on Sept. 15, with pre-orders now […]
Debbie McWilliams, who cast the last 14 James Bond films, has stuck to her guns when it comes to her view that 007 should be white and male. Speaking at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival Friday in an onstage interview, the casting director was asked by an audience member whether the spy could be a […]
Curry Barker’s breakout horror hit “Obsession” will start streaming on Peacock on July 17. Barker’s debut film follows Bear (Michael Johnston), a hopeless romantic afraid to admit his crush for co-worker Nikki (Inde Navarrette). After making a wish for Nikki to love him more than anything else in the world, Nikki suddenly becomes dangerously obsessed […]
Micheal Ward told the jury the encounter with his accuser was "wholly consensual".
Amid signs of slowing engagement, Netflix is reportedly considering launching "always-on" live channels, giving subscribers something to tune into 24/7.
Disney’s “Moana” is setting sail at the box office once again. The beloved 2016 animated musical is the latest Disney film to get the live-action treatment. The new take on the film, starring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the buff god Maui, has made $4.5 million in previews at […]
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As BTS's Arirang earns another stay on the U.K.'s Official Albums chart — and climbs thanks to the band's tour — it becomes the group's second longest-charting release.
Rock legend Yoshiki is preparing for his two concerts next weekend at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. He talks preparing, his 40+ year career, and his special guests.
ChaiFlicks has acquired exclusive SVOD rights in the U.S., U.K. and Australia to both seasons of “Kid Sister,” the hit comedy series from Seven.One Studios International. The show will debut on ChaiFlicks this fall. “Kid Sister” was created, written and executive produced by Simone Nathan (“Our Flag Means Death,” “We Might Regret This”), who also […]
With the amount of new “Friday the 13th”-themed film, TV and gaming content coming out this year and a wave of new Jason Voorhees merch popping up, a casual horror fan would be forgiven for thinking a big anniversary is afoot. However, the Jason Universe actually celebrated its 45th birthday last year. Now, IP owner […]
Locarno Film Festival artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro has recruited some big names – including Isabella Rossellini, Darren Aronofsky, Olivia Wilde, and Caleb Landry Jones who, in various guises, are expected to be making the trek to the Swiss temple of indie cinema this year. On Thursday, Nazzaro unveiled his lineup of more than 200 […]
Disney Plus is considering making some of its content free to watch, according to a report from Business Insider. A source tells the outlet that Adam Smith, Disney's chief product and technology officer, mentioned a free streaming tier during the company's town hall on Thursday. It's not clear which shows or movies the purported free streaming tier involves, or when Disney would consider rolling it out, but Business Insider reports that it's "part of an ongoing discussion about concepts to bette
“Star Trek” is back for San Diego Comic-Con with multiple panels, fan activations, and more. Variety has learned exclusively that Paramount+ and CBS Studios are bringing the cast and creative team of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” to Hall H on July 25 at 12:30pm PT for a panel celebrating the show’s fourth season. Panelists […]
“Children of Blood and Bone” filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood and star Thuso Mbedu will preview the fantasy epic on opening night of the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. Exclusive footage from the Paramount Pictures film — set in the fictional mystical kingdom of Orisha and which stars Mbedu as Zélie, a young woman who embarks […]
Micheal Ward, the BAFTA-winning British star of “Top Boy” and “Eddington,” has been found not guilty of rape and sexual assault in a London court. The 28-year-old was accused of raping a woman in the back of a car after meeting her outside a New Year’s party in London in January 2023. Ward had denied […]
Johnson joins fellow stars Auli'i Cravalho and Catherine Laga'aia to take viewers behind the scenes of the live-action adaptation of the classic animated film.
Filmmakers Chike Ozah and Coodie Simmons are bringing Ernie Barnes’ story to the big screen. Barnes was the first American professional athlete to achieve major recognition as a visual artist. Barnes played five seasons as an offensive lineman with the New York Titans, San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos. He was also a painter […]
For Margaret Miller and Trevor O’Neil of Nashville-based Hideout Pictures, producers of the horror thriller “The Whistler,” they’ve been scouring their slate to go back and shoot in Colombia as soon as they can. “The Whistler,” was their very first overseas location shoot and it was an experience they want to repeat. Working with an […]
The launch of free content would allow Disney+ to better compete with free services like YouTube and Tubi, which are capturing a growing share of consumers’ viewing time.
Christopher Nolan has dedicated “The Odyssey” to David Keighley, Imax’s first chief quality officer and a pioneer of large-format cinema, who died after a battle with cancer last year. Nolan announced the news during the London premiere of the film at the BFI Imax Theater. As he introduced the screening, he said, “This was the first […]
They break the record for the longest running number one single of all time by a British act.
“House of David” has been renewed for Season 3 at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned. The Wonder Project series originally debuted on the streamer in early 2025, with Season 2 launching in October 2025. “We are incredibly grateful to fans around the world who have embraced ‘House of David,’” said Jon Erwin and Jon […]
France’s theatrical market delivered a strong first half of 2026, grossing an estimated €680 million ($776 million) from nearly 92 million admissions, a 19.7% year-on increase, driven by a broad mix of French productions, Hollywood tentpoles and breakout genre films. One of the strongest features of the recovery has been the balance between local and […]
Ariana Grande is no longer a part of “American Horror Story” Season 13. The pop star dropped out of the Ryan Murphy production due to scheduling conflicts with her “Eternal Sunshine” tour, Variety has learned from sources. The news comes just after FX released a first look at “American Horror Story” Season 13, which reunites […]
Taylor Swift paid more than $160,000 to cover police overtime as part of a New York City permit required for her and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden. Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed in a press conference on Friday that the billionaire pop star footed the bill for the increased law enforcement personnel required for […]
Back in 2015, when “Hamilton” was the toast of Broadway, director Thomas Kail always knew where to find the musical’s creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda when he wasn’t on stage. “I would hear something coming from the dressing room, and I was like, ‘Is he writing ‘Moana’ again?'” Kail says. Indeed, Miranda was using his […]
Department M has closed a transaction to acquire a significant stake in Neon, the Oscar-winning indie studio behind “Parasite” and “Anora.” Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Tom Quinn, the founder of Neon and an indie vet who has had stints at Radius and Magnolia, will remain CEO of the company. Michael Schaefer, […]
Ariana Grande is no longer a part of “American Horror Story” Season 13. The pop star dropped out of the Ryan Murphy production due to scheduling conflicts with her “Eternal Sunshine” tour, Variety has learned from sources. The news comes just after FX released a first look at “American Horror Story” Season 13, which reunites […]
Filmmaker Wes Anderson will return to his hometown of Houston on July 17 to support the preservation of the historic Garden Oaks Theater. The one-night-only benefit will raise funds to help save the 1947 neighborhood movie theater and create a new Arts and Film Center. The evening also marks the 30th anniversary of Anderson’s career […]
Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick and their children Sosie Bacon and Travis Bacon may have made a “Family Movie,” but “it’s not a reality show.” “What was cool from the very first read was that it wasn’t us. We didn’t want to play ourselves. There’s enough of us and of our family dynamics, but we’re not […]
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old student-athlete from Mississippi, was found dead earlier this week after he went missing on a Fourth of July trip to Mississippi’s Horn Island with friends.
Mathieu Kassovitz’s landmark 1995 film “La Haine” is heading to television in a new form, with French broadcaster France Télévisions set to air the stage adaptation “La Haine, sur scène – Jusqu’ici rien n’a changé” as part of its 2026-2027 slate. The adaptation was among the titles unveiled in Paris during France Télévisions’ annual press […]
“Evil Dead Burn” is new in theaters this weekend, but for viewers who want to see the film on streaming, they can expect to wait the standard amount of time it takes for the film to arrive on premium video on demand.
Christopher Nolan is not phased by the pre-release backlash that’s been erupting on social media in the months leading up to his latest directorial effort, “The Odyssey.” The movie, a star-studded adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic, has irked Elon Musk and Trump’s MAGA base over its casting choices and riled up historical purists over Nolan’s […]
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A little over 10 years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda was still performing on Broadway in “Hamilton” while writing the music for Disney’s “Moana.” Since then, Moana has grossed more than $643 million at the global box office, and its 2024 sequel earned more than $1 billion worldwide. This weekend, the live-action version of the film starring […]
Making a successful Star Wars film is no mean feat and this year's The Mandalorian and Grogu grossed just $340 million. One creator is bucking this trend.
Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift AP News Prince Harry, Meghan and children Archie and Lilibet visit King Charles and Queen Camilla BBC Meghan Markle returns to Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet for first time in years Fox News King Charles understood to have met Prince Harry’s children at Highgrove The Guardian Royal Rapprochement: Harry and Meghan Pay a Rare Visit to the King and Queen The New York Times
The news of Tilly Norwood’s feature-length movie debut again brought out the digital pitchforks surrounding her existence, with commenters weighing in on everything from the concept of an AI actress leading a film to why entertainment outlets such as Variety covered the news. Norwood’s creator is taking the backlash in stride, insisting that she’s just […]
WWII drama “The Nightingale,” starring Dakota and Elle Fanning in their first starring movie role together, is moving a month later and will now face off against “Sonic the Hedgehog 4” on March 19. The later date puts it in prime territory for college students on spring break in the lead-up to Easter — especially […]
It’s been a long time since the broadcast networks ruled at the Emmys, but this year’s nominations are a reminder of how little they now factor into the race. Among the major drama, comedy and limited/anthology series categories, just one broadcast show earned a nod: ABC’s “Abbott Elementary.” “Abbott” received noms for outstanding comedy series, […]
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The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is getting closer to topping $1 billion at the worldwide box office, a feat that has only been achieved by one other movie in 2026 so far.
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Morgan Spector is in negotiations for the lead role of Robert Langdon in Netflix’s upcoming series based on the Dan Brown book “The Secret of Secrets,” Variety has learned from sources. Furthermore, Rebecca Hall is in talks for the female lead in the series, which was ordered at Netflix in May 2025. Reps for Netflix […]
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the “Little House on the Prairie” reboot through Episode 2, now streaming on Netflix. Few things are as scary to OG “Little House on the Prairie” viewers as Laura Ingalls’ childhood bully, Nellie Oleson, on a bad day. But Netflix’s updated take on the beloved story takes things to […]
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “The Wolves,” the Season 1 finale of “Star City,” now streaming on Apple TV. The Soviet Union took an unexpected leap into the history books, again, in the Season 1 finale of Apple TV’s “Star City,” which saw the cosmonaut program actually make it to Venus and do […]
Randolph Mantooth, known for playing paramedic Johnny Gage on the “Emergency!” TV series in the 1970s, died July 9 in Ventura. He was 80. Mantooth broke out in 1972 when he was cast in “Emergency!,” which introduced the profession of paramedics to the public. He co-starred with Kevin Tighe in the popular NBC series which […]
Moana and Maui are setting sail once again — this time, in live-action. Releasing in theaters July 10, Disney’s animated musical “Moana” comes back to life with a brand new live-action remake led by Catherine Laga’aia, who stars as the titular character. Similar to the original, the film follows Moana’s journey to restore the heart […]
Ten years ago, “Pokémon Go” vice president of product Michael Steranka was crying in the shower because the first large-scale event for the hit mobile game was, in his own opinion, a disaster. The Niantic-developed game kept crashing, too many people were trying to play at once and the servers couldn’t handle the game’s immense […]
Yes, Caleb McDaniel knows he’s the internet’s boyfriend. Caleb quickly rose to fame on Season 8 of “Love Island USA,” entering the villa with about 10,000 Instagram followers, and now sitting with more than 1 million just one week after leaving the show. “I’m waiting to wake up from a dream right now. It’s just […]
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The couple reconnected years after meeting in a Minnesota hospital, and bonded over their experiences: “I’ve dealt with that, sweetie. I understand that.”
Fighting between U.S. and Iran appears to have stopped as Iran buried its Supreme Leader, TPS holders close to losing work permits, investigation continues into Mississippi teen's death.
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The parents of Nolan Xavier Wells called for a transparent investigation as they seek answers about the mysterious death of their son, whose body was recovered on July 6.
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It’s not me, it’s them: Platner goes down snarling with graceless exit video The Guardian Why Some Women in Maine Are Mourning the End of Graham Platner’s Campaign The New York Times ‘No one planned for this’: The rapidly-evolving 18-day primary to replace Platner Politico Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid, clearing way for Democrats to pick new nominee CNN Opinion | Democrats’ extremism and stupidity is catching up with the GOP’s The Washington Post
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Parents of Nolan Wells call for 'thorough' investigation as they seek answers about his mysterious death ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension CNN Investigation continues into the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells NPR Nolan Wells' family to do independent autopsy, attorney describes 'altercation' on boat ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Family of Mis
My ghost hangs out in a recycling bin. In my small family—mom, sister, me—one of my nicknames was “Toter woman.” The Toter was our large blue recycling bin on wheels. I carried it up our hilly driveway every week, without fail. There was no dad or brother to do it. I was competent and strong. I did things myself; I was the eldest daughter of a single mother. Who needed a man around? Toter woman is a well-meaning family ghost. She’s powerful, but also exhausting because she always has to know the
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State fairs are famous for iconic foods like funnel cakes, corn dogs, and just about anything that can be deep fried. But when it comes to over-the-top fair food, few events have a reputation quite like the Minnesota State Fair. Dubbed the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the nation’s largest state fair has long been a destination for creative culinary creations. This year, organizers are adding 36 new official foods and nine new vendors, bringing the fair’s already massive lineup to roughly 1,60
The family of Nolan Xavier Wells is launching an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 18-year-old’s death.
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