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The final approval settles one case, but it doesn't resolve the broader issue of using copyrighted works to train AI models.
The director role for the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) has become a revolving door since David Sacks left his position as czar.
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 could encourage a surge in enterprise workloads and provide a long-term tailwind to chip demand.
Samsung Electronics shares rose as the company set up a robotics division in a push into physical AI.
A.R. Rahman, the two-time Oscar-winning Indian composer behind “Slumdog Millionaire” and “127 Hours,” is launching ARR Immersive, an app bringing his decade of immersive storytelling work to Apple Vision Pro on July 22. The app draws on Rahman’s ongoing work in immersive formats, tracing back to “Le Musk,” a 360-degree virtual reality film that debuted […]
Vermont passed a new law on AI and mental health. One aspect to note is whether therapists will rubber-stamp AI. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
It could be a direct response to U.S. steps, it could be diplomatic posturing but competition between the U.S. and China for AI supremacy is hotting up.
Members of the Army received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens, and needed to limit use.
For the past two years, companies have been trying to add AI to their processes. That sounded reasonable at first. Existing workflows, existing systems, existing data, existing dashboards — now with intelligence attached. Add a copilot here, an agent there, a few automated steps, a model connected to some tools, and wait for productivity to rise. But this approach is starting to reveal its limit: The problem isn’t that AI can’t act. It increasingly can. The problem is that most companies don’t h
How does AI make you feel? Are you excited to “vibe-code” your smart home? Or anxious about all the added pollution and billions of gallons of water used by data centers? Dig a little deeper and you’ll start to question the actual value of the GPUs that underpin all the leaps and promises of generative AI. Right now, GPUs, hundreds of thousands of them, are being crammed into data centers around the world to power the AI boom. These chips are also found in everything from smartphones to cars t
Gritt is coming out of stealth with $34 million and plan to automate the hardest tasks on construction sites.
Dealerships installed alarms in millions of vehicles—and left them in even if the buyer didn’t want them. Now researchers warn they can be hacked to unlock, track, and disable cars.
The Trump administration has had plenty of targets in its sights in recent months. The newest are China’s cutting-edge AI models. Following the release of Kimi K3, the latest model from Moonshot AI, the White House is reportedly considering options that could effectively ban models like it, along with Alibaba’s Qwen model, the latest version of which was released just days after K3. It remains unclear what form such a ban would take, according to Axios. The U.S. Commerce Department has previousl
Technology leaders are very comfortable talking about productivity. We can discuss automation rates, developer velocity, cost curves, and defect rates with great confidence. We are less comfortable talking about mental strain, especially when the thing creating the tension is the very thing we are excited to adopt. Artificial intelligence agents will make that discomfort harder to avoid. Agents can write code, triage issues, research options, test hypotheses, and perform many of the tasks that p
SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 20 2026: People visit the booth of Kimi, an LLM developed by the Chinese startup Moonshot, during the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China, Monday, July 20, 2026. | Image: LONG WEI/ Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images Last week, two Chinese AI companies unveiled models they say can credibly compete with the best systems from OpenAI and Anthropic. The response was swift and predictable. Markets wobbled, commentators declared Silicon Valley shooketh, and pol
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Last month, more than a hundred Stanford students left their own graduation to protest Google’s military contracts and deals with ICE. Two organizers, Amanda Campos and Eva Jones, tell us why.
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Fortinet is the first announced corporate customer for Intel's foundry under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took over the chipmaker in March 2025.
I was not a fan of the original Halliday glasses. The Gen 2 are better. | Image: Halliday I first slipped on Halliday's original smart glasses at CES 2025. I was not a fan. The glasses had a tiny, movable display window embedded into the frame that was incredibly finicky to see, and my 30-minute demo left me with achy eyeballs. It was an interesting concept with terrible execution, especially compared to the several other smart glasses on the show floor. So I was skeptical when a few weeks ago
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Maritime nuclear energy startup Bluecore Energy has raised $10 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Slauson & Co.
New gaming gear is always promising to shave milliseconds off latency or response time. The improvements usually aren't obvious. But the Glorious GHS InfinitePlay wireless headset, on the other hand, could save you far more than just milliseconds: It has the fastest hot-swap battery system I've ever used, and the headset doesn't die when you swap out its battery either. Glorious improves on the formula popularized by SteelSeries, which made swappable, rechargeable batteries a feature worth cari
Nintendo does a lot of weird things, but Splatoon might just be one of the strangest - or at least the boldest. The series started as an attempt to muscle into the ultra-competitive online shooter space, but in a way that feels a world away from the violence and bombast of Call of Duty or Battlefield. Splatoon is essentially candy-coated paintball starring a race of skate punk squid creatures, and across three entries Nintendo has just about perfected the formula. The series introduced the idea
Deezer said more than 90,000 AI-generated tracks were uploaded daily on the platform in June
Garmin announced a new smart band today designed to track "advanced fitness and wellness features" without a screen to eliminate distractions and push its battery life to up to 10 days between charges. Similar to competing products like the Whoop 5.0 and Google's recently announced Fitbit Air, the Cirqa uses a combination of heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature, and motion sensors to monitor your health and activities around the clock, but without any subscription fees. The Garmin Cirqa is
Games look gorgeous on its 7.9-inch screen. | Photo: Brandt Ranj / The Verge Woot is celebrating its 22nd anniversary by rolling out a full week of sales, and one of them stands out for gamers looking to get a deal on Nintendo’s latest console. Normally $449.99, the Nintendo Switch 2 is $22 off for Woot customers who already have an account, or $50 off for new customers, when you use coupon code GIFT26 at checkout. Nintendo Switch 2 Where to Buy: $449.99 $428.99 at Woot (with code GIFT26)
The new U.K. government scrapped a digital ID program that millions of British people opposed, in place of a tax cut to tackle the cost of living.
Xteink makes its pocket-sized e-reader even better with a touchscreen and front light.
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A hacker took names, phone numbers, and physical addresses of millions of customers who used AI music generator Suno.
The models include one that is the company’s most powerful and another that is fine-tuned for cybersecurity, as Google competes with rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Nvidia released new information about its data center CPU, called Vera, that prospective customers need to fully evaluate the chip.
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Light co-founder Kaiwei Tang helped create the Motorola Razr, and he's as surprised as anyone that over twenty years later, the flip phone is relevant again.
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Snap is the latest big tech company to settle a lawsuit that claimed social media platforms are harmful to children and young adults. The company has reached a “tentative” agreement in a case that was set to go to trial later this month. TikTok recently settled its portion of the case with the plaintiff, known […]
Samsung’s latest foldable is expected to be shorter and wider than last year’s Z Fold 7. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Tomorrow's foldable-centric Galaxy Unpacked event looks like it will be Samsung's biggest in years. The company is expected to launch new versions of its Fold and Flip phones while also introducing a brand new Fold form factor that's shorter and wider. It would be the second upheaval to Samsung's foldable lineup in less than 12 months, after last year's Galaxy Z TriFold
With the new "Replace Audio," tool, users can update the music on their post at any time while keeping the post's existing likes, comments, shares, and reach intact.
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It must be earnings day, because Tesla is making a Robotaxi announcement. The company said in a post on X that it was launching its Robotaxi service in Orlando and Tampa, attaching a pair of maps that show each city's service area. No word on fleet size or whether interested customers would be able to hail a vehicle right away. The timing of the post is noteworthy, considering later today Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to provide an update on the progress of the company's Robotaxi service dur
With the new tools, parents and guardians will be able to view their teen's time spent on Threads, set daily time limits, adjust sleep mode, and manage their privacy settings.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. could sanction Chinese open AI models over alleged IP theft, expanding the Trump administration's campaign to slow China's AI advances.
A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.
Google is expanding Gemini with cheaper, more efficient models and a new cybersecurity offering as it tries to close product gaps and compete on cost.
A federal judge has signed off on Anthropic's $1.5 billion class action settlement with authors who accused the company of training its AI models on copyrighted books, as reported earlier by Reuters. In an order on Monday, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín writes that the settlement will provide "meaningful relief," offering authors around $3,000 for each book allegedly pirated by Anthropic. The $1.5 billion settlement is the "largest known copyright recovery in history," according to the law firm r
The two AI developers spent a combined $3.17 million in the second quarter, up 23% from the first three months of 2026.
Its new law, which would be the first of its kind enacted by a European country, would ban access to some accounts for anyone under 15.
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It wasn’t long ago that pundits predicted OpenAI’s advertising business could eventually overshadow those of Meta and Google. The company was similarly upbeat. But a new report on the early numbers suggests that optimism may be misplaced. The study, from Emarketer, estimates that OpenAI’s U.S. ad revenue will fall 90% short of its five-year target. The firm did not forecast OpenAI’s global revenue. OpenAI had projected ad revenue of $2.5 billion this year, with a goal of more than $100 billion b
Google released Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and Flash Cyber, but the continued absence of Gemini 3.5 Pro raises fresh questions about its AI strategy.
Users said the technology mistakenly deleted their accounts. To resolve the issue, they still had to rely on A.I.
The Kindle Paperwhite, our favorite Kindle, is down to $124.99. | Image: The Verge If you’ve been thinking about picking up a Kindle before school starts, or for your next vacation, now’s a good time to do it. As part of its Black Friday in July sale, Best Buy has brought the Kindle Paperwhite back down to its all-time low of $124.99 ($35 off). It’s the Kindle we recommend for most people because it has a bunch of features. It’s waterproof and features a sharp 300ppi, 7-inch display, it offers
Analysis of bestseller charts shows an 80 percent dip from 2025's sales rate.
As component and RAM shortages drive prices higher, Apple is reportedly launching an "Apple Upgrade" program for leasing new devices. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, it will work similar to a car lease, with options to upgrade to a new device early, or keep or return the device at the end of the lease. Gurman says Klarna will be Apple's financial backer for the new program, which will require a soft credit check to sign up. Apple Upgrade is reportedly slated to launch on July 28th, replaci
Parents will also get a weekly email summarizing their teen’s Twitch activity. | Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Twitch is giving parents more control over how their children are using the streaming platform, including the ability to block them from broadcasting entirely. Parental controls are now available that allow guardians to link Twitch accounts with their 13- to 17-year-old children, providing account management features and a weekly email summarizing their teen's activity, inc
The designer behind the Motorola Razr returns with a flip phone built to destroy the attention economy. It’s not a nostalgia play, however. Called the Light Flip, the company is betting that design focused on intentional friction will help a generation “quit” doomscrolling, notifications, and anxiety-driven app check. The phone is not a replacement for Light’s previous models—which have been pushing the idea of digital detox since its first phone’s Kickstarter debut in 2015. Rather, the Light F
The company didn't say how many are in each city, and has taken a far more cautious approach to scaling the network than CEO Elon Musk had promised.
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The new leasing program is a big change for the hardware company, and comes as it looks to raise prices on many of its products.
New data centers built through 2033 could consume as much electricity as India uses today.
I am a very clumsy man. So clumsy, that I have AirTags hanging off practically every camera I own. Have I left my camera in an Uber? Yes. Have I left it on an airplane? Also yes. For me, finder tags are essential for my cameras. The problem is, strapping a finder tag to a camera is always cumbersome. I currently have them hanging off my camera straps like a phone charm circa 2001. They're ugly, and very much get in the way when I'm trying to focus on shooting. But Peak Design thinks it has a sol
Einride agreed to buy Flipturn for $38 million in stock.
Nintendo says Switch buyers got what they paid for, urges court to dismiss lawsuit.
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Substack will now help users determine whether what they're reading may have been written by AI. A new tool coming to the platform can scan posts, notes, replies, and comments to provide an estimate of how much text could be AI-generated, according to a blog post published on Tuesday. The tool is powered by an AI detection company called Pangram and is rolling out across the web and the iOS app, with an Android launch coming "soon." Readers can analyze content longer than 100 words by choosing t
Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.
Buzz is a group chat platform for the workplace that puts humans and their AI agents in the same conversation.
Sila's fresh $300 million round will help it make enough of its silicon-carbon anode material to power more than 100,000 EVs.
Over the past decade, streaming platforms competed by dominating individual formats like music, video, podcasts, or audiobooks. Now, as AI makes it easier to create, organize, and recommend content, those distinctions are fading, pushing companies like Spotify, Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok to become all-purpose entertainment destinations instead.
The “Mag Seven” has become the “Bag Seven.” Sharp tech investors are looking elsewhere.
OpenAI has come forward to claim responsibility for the Hugging Face breach, saying it was the result of internal testing gone awry.
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.
OpenAI appointed longtime financial executives David Vélez and Robin Vince to its nonprofit and for-profit boards.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. | Bloomberg via Getty Images OpenAI says its AI models mistakenly breached open-source AI platform Hugging Face during internal testing. In a blog post on Tuesday, OpenAI writes that GPT-5.6 Sol and "an even more capable pre-release model" discovered vulnerabilities within their sandboxed testing environment, allowing them to gain access to the internet and target Hugging Face. On July 16th, Hugging Face disclosed a security incident that it says was driven by "an autono
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The central bank didn't have access to Claude Mythos Preview as of mid-July, even as other institutions were racing to patch their vulnerabilities.
The cybersecurity-focused models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, broke out of a testing sandbox, exploited a zero-day, and gained access to the open internet to pull off the attack.
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Comments from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon contrast with investors' recent willingness to look past wars, tariffs and other shocks.
The spread between the cost of barrels of gasoline and crude oil — known as the “crack spread” — has widened sharply.
CNBC's Jim Cramer says the AI trade has become too unpredictable, making this a better time to put new money into high-quality companies outside of technology.
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“The strongest argument for claiming benefits earlier goes beyond the traditional break-even analyses.”
Data center demand is outpacing the grid's supply, pushing federal emergency orders, built for rare crises, into routine use.
Rising prices for care and managing chronic conditions helped drive up the forecast.
Inflation fears are back in focus amid worries over escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East conflict which has kept oil prices elevated
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It has been a busy year for Wall Street debuts. While a few IPOs have captured most of the headlines, 203 companies have begun trading on either the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq market so far in 2026. Many made splashy entrances, but their performance has been more uneven since the spotlight moved to the next major offering. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 7.5% this year, while the S&P 500 has climbed 9%. New listings have been more of a mixed bag. In total, roughly 49% of the c
Wall Street analysts expect General Motors to report adjusted earnings per share of $3.20 and revenue of $47.01 billion.
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for.
After joining Amazon as a product leader in 2022, I saw a series of layoffs and return-to-office mandates over the following three years that made any semblance of presence in home life impossible. The tech industry layoffs disproportionately impacted women, and the workers that remained struggled in a workplace with lowered morale and increased expectations. Then I stumbled upon the entrepreneurship through acquisition space. The ETA premise is simple: Rather than founding a company from scrat
In almost every leadership conversation I have been part of over the last two years, AI comes up within the first ten minutes. Sometimes it is the whole conversation. Executives want to know how to use it, how to talk about it, how to signal that they are not behind on it. There is a palpable anxiety in the room—a fear of being the person who doesn’t get it, who gets left behind, who bets on the wrong tools or moves too slowly while everyone else races ahead. I understand that anxiety. And I wan
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slumped since U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade took effect last week.
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.
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SBI Funds Management, whose billion-dollar IPO garnered bids worth $31 billion, made a subdued debut with shares listing at a 7% premium.
Jamie Dimon — long considered a potential candidate to be treasury secretary, and the person in charge of one of the nation’s primary dealers of Treasury securities — says he wouldn’t buy American debt.
Boeing and Airbus are preparing their next narrow-body jets, but airlines and investors remain focused on production, deliveries and current aircraft.
If you’re feeling burned out right now, you’re not alone: In a DHR Global survey of corporate professionals, 83% reported some degree of burnout. AI isn’t helping. A sabbatical can make a difference—though it’s still relatively rare for employees to take one. In a new book out today, Big Time Off: The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals and How to Take One, Harvard Business School lecturer DJ DiDonna makes the case that sabbaticals—extended breaks, ideally lasting several months or a year—should
Once a quirky bastion of amateur vulva jewelry and pet portraits, Etsy is now deluged with mass-produced goods and AI knockoffs. Some customers don’t seem to mind.
Analysts at the investment bank, led by Daan Struyven, see oil prices averaging $100 a barrel next year if traffic continues to be affected through the waterway.
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
Investors’ ability to trade around the clock and across the globe took another step closer on Tuesday after the London Stock Exchange said it would start a new 24-hour trading venue.
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Nvidia said it would invest $2 billion into Nebius in March.
U.S. trade with Venezuela has risen 74.32% this year, faster than any of the top 50 U.S. trade partners, which account for more than 95% of U.S. trade. It's about oil.
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Morgan Stanley cut its price target for Adobe by more than a third, citing multiple transitions and the potential for increased competition from artificial-intelligence alternatives.
Stocktwits’ Howard Lindzon talks to MarketWatch about sidestepping a chip selloff, where he sees opportunity and the “degenerate economy.”
For the last few years, China’s buying patterns have been an excellent investment signal on gold
“We would rather pay taxes upfront than pay mortgage interest.”
Novo asked the court to permanently stop Lilly from running the "deceptive" ads and require the drugmaker to issue corrective advertising.
“Our daughter is a highly ranked competitive softball pitcher with a 3.94 GPA.”
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Small differences in growth rates compound into large income gaps for our grandchildren—making the growth versus stability debate crucial for business leaders
Store closures have become a common story in 2026. While food and restaurant chains like Five Guys, Pizza Hut, and Papa John’s tend to grab the most of the headlines, this year has also seen closures from retail shopping brands like H&M and Glossier. And now, another retailer is joining that list. Discount chain Dollar Tree Inc. has announced that it plans to close around 75 stores, even as it grows its overall footprint. Here’s what you need to know. Dollar Tree to shutter 75 locations Dollar T
The Danish company Novo says U.S.-based Lilly isn’t including the most up-to-date clinical information about its drugs.
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Snapchat has been undervalued for some time. A new report suggests that retailers and brands revisit the platform, which can provide outsized returns on investment.
However peace arrives to Ukraine, the world energy market has already been remade, and any ceasefire will transform global energy markets once again.
The largest landlords are all net sellers year-to-date, with 3,180 more homes sold than bought since Jan. 1.
Beyond Yoga is launching Glowzone, an ambitious collection with technical qualities. Pieces go from a hot workout to stretch training to everyday errands.
Andrea Zapata, a veteran of the rapidly changing fields of audience research and measurement, has joined VideoAmp, one of a bevy of upstart measurement-technology firms hoping to make inroads with media companies that have typcially relied on Nielsen to count viewers and demonstrate advertising effectiveness. Zapata will lead VideoAmp’s outreach to media agencies and advertisers, […]
Zoom has since the days of the coronavirus pandemic been known for its expertise in video. Now the company wants to demonstrate its talent for putting on a show. Starting this week, Zoom is launching a partnership with podcaster and independent journalist Nayeema Raza, creator of the program “Smart Girl Dumb Questions,” where she seeks […]
Active stock pickers almost always lose against the broad market. They can’t beat simple math.
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Learn more about Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a historic Hollywood megadeal valued at $111 billion — as it continues to develop.
SpaceX's stock gained on Tuesday and looked to snap a seven-day losing streak after announcing Aug. 4 as its maiden earnings report
Wall Street wants to see whether Tesla can deliver on its robotaxi and Optimus plans.
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
GM CEO Mary Barra said Tuesday the next-generation Cadillacs will include new versions of the CT5 sedan, XT5 midsize SUV and discontinued three-row XT6 SUV.
States are trying to block Paramount’s mega-merger. Shareholders should root for them.
Home buyers are increasingly regaining the upper hand in most major U.S. metro areas, but the amount of leverage they wield depends entirely on where they’re buying. The second quarter marked the most buyer-friendly spring for the U.S. housing market in eight years as the national median listing price fell about 2.5% from last year, according to a report released Tuesday by Realtor.com. However, while buyers have a lot of leverage in Southern cities like Miami, New Orleans and Orlando, sellers c
Pixar Animation Studios, despite riding high on the success of summer blockbuster “Toy Story 5,” was hit particularly hard in a wave of companywide layoffs Tuesday at Disney. A Disney spokesperson confirmed that the media conglomerate is cutting several hundred jobs across certain corporate functions. Those include job cuts at ESPN, many related to the […]
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.
Software stocks and loans have started to find their footing in July, suggesting it may be time for investors to forgive and forget.
Louis Vuitton earned millions in earned media value during the World Cup victory celebration. The brand has long turned such sports trophy moments into cultural capital.
The Trump Administration's MAHA policies contradict what many in the MAHA movement truly want: a glyphosate-free nation
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Wall Street is misjudging Microsoft’s AI strategy, according to Morgan Stanley.
The Houthis escalated threats on Tuesday, risking millions of barrels of Saudi oil that had been reaching energy markets despite the U.S.-Iran war.
Bisignano denied allegations The Wall Street Journal reported that he surveilled his colleagues while working at JPMorgan more than a decade ago.
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When it comes to headlines, the landscape for initial public offerings in 2026 has overwhelmingly been dominated by artificial intelligence and tech companies. But next week, one of the most high-profile IPOs won’t be from an AI startup or space giant. It’ll be from the beloved sub sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s. Here’s what you need to know about the sub shop’s planned IPO as the company’s roadshow begins. What is Jersey Mike’s? On Monday, Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc. announced that the roadshow for
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The Iran war isn’t causing your energy bill to soar. Blame Wall Street for that.
“This has more to do with the technology they grew up with rather than a sign of respect.”
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. In 2017, Japan-based homebuilder Daiwa House entered the U.S. housing market, buying Stanley Martin Homes (currently America’s No. 18 largest homebuilder). It followed that by acquiring homebuilders like Trumark Homes (No. 66 largest U.S. homebuilder) in 2020, CastleRock Communities (No. 48 largest U.S. homebuilder) in 2021, having Stanley Martin Homes buy publicly traded United Ho
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Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks spent much of the earnings call today explaining why Magic:The Gathering is a safe, long-term bet.
Next time you need to fill your pet’s prescription, you might be able to pick up your own at the same time. Tuesday CVS Health announced plans to carry dog and cat medications alongside human ones in its pharmacies. Medications such as antibiotics, allergy, flea, and tick control, insulin, pain relievers, and more will be available at around 9,000 CVS Pharmacies nationwide. Those prescriptions will also be eligible for automatic refills, prescription syncing, as well as delivery (for some medica
This is the third major settlement the FTC has reached with student loan debt relief scammers in the last year.
The video game giant previously blamed “market conditions” for price hikes.
Shares of Elon Musk's electric vehicle company are expected to see a sharp swing after Tesla rolls out its quarterly report.
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The notorious New Jersey deli fraud case led to losses of more than $5 million for victims that included two U.S. universities.
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On TikTok, one creator is giving brands free logo makeovers. She doesn’t change their color schemes, their fonts, or their imagery. All she changes is their spelling, inspired by her mom’s Mexican accent. “Day 1 of changing company logos to how my Mexican mom pronounces them,” TikToker Emily Rose wrote in her first video, where she changed Walmart into Gual-mar. On Day 2, Papa John’s Pizza became Papa Yon’s Peek-za. On Day 3, McDonald’s became MackDonals. But it was when Rose gave her mom’s take
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Crypto bulls have been waiting for a rebound, and traders think this stock could lead the way.
The flagship index for bond investors has some idiosyncracies bond investors should be aware of, experts say.
Twelve states sued Paramount over the deal, arguing it was unlawful and would “create a media behemoth" that would damage both audiences and the industry in general.
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About 206 million SpaceX shares are now sold short, representing roughly 32% of the company's publicly tradable float, according to S3.
Goldman Sachs is launching a new alternative investments platform aimed at giving wealthy clients and family offices direct stakes in private companies.
The recent chip sell-off presented a buying opportunity, and open-source AI models should drive more memory demand, analysts say
Energy stocks are having a big month as oil prices surge on Iran war fears — but it’s not solely the conflict in the Middle East that makes the sector appear attractive.
Many server makers are seeing faster growth as companies race to deploy artificial intelligence servers.
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At work, there’s good days and bad days. But if you were to ask users on TikTok, every day at a 9-to-5 is a battleground. From deciding what recipe or restaurant to try next, to what fragrance or pair of jeans to purchase for the season, in this day and age, most get advice for all avenues of life through social media—particularly Gen Z. In fact, data shows that nearly 41% of Gen Z turns to social media first when doing research, so it’s unsurprising that they would also turn to TikTok for advic
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned this week long-term treasuries are not a good buy, even if stocks fall. Many investors already acted on that message this year.
From tech to finance, mass layoffs are rippling through industries this year. Companies including Amazon, Meta and Oracle have slashed thousands of roles, typically citing AI adoption or broader restructuring as the reason for the cuts. Through several recent community polls that surveyed thousands of United States professionals, Glassdoor found that the impact of a layoff can linger long after it takes place. According to a May 2026 poll of more than 900 U.S. professionals, nearly 40% of worker
There are clear signs that AI has been adopted at different rates along gender lines, driven in large part by greater skepticism on the part of women. This gap in adoption has narrowed as time has gone on: A recent study by the Pew Research Center found men and women now use AI chatbots at similar rates, relative to two years ago when men reported using them more by 11 percentage points. But the data shows that men still use those tools more regularly than women do—particularly in the workplac
The AI server maker now expects gross margins to be in the range of 15% to 17% thanks to an improving customer and product mix
It’s “the most car-like Range Rover ever created,” but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar’s Type 01 party?
Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and chair of the Senate Budget Committee, during a confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. If confirmed, Hal Duncan would replace former Representative Dan Bishop, who served as OMB’s deputy director before Trump sent him back to North Carolina to be a federal prosecutor. Photographer: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday at age 71. Preliminary findings identified aort
Retirement communities already grappling with labor shortages are being forced to terminate caregivers at a time when more Americans are living longer.
New report denounces Havana and claims ‘campaign of subversion’ has infiltrated highest levels of US government As part of the Trump administration’s continuing attack on left-leaning groups, the US state department has listed several activists and organizations as “front groups and fellow travelers” for Cuba, including Hasan Piker and Amazon Labor Union founder Chris Smalls. In a 100-page report released on Monday, the state department denounces Cuba as the “capital of 21st-century communism”,
The contest in a deeply religious part of the state is a test of the power of a Trump endorsement.
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Lindsey Graham became his sister’s legal guardian after their parents died when she was 13.
Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports BBC Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Many Canadian Goods The New York Times Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canada risk igniting a fresh trade war CNN Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese AP News Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, milk, alcohol and other goods CBS News
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The administration will use an untested legal provision to put significant duties on Canadian exports, reigniting a clash with one of America’s biggest trading partners.
Democrat set to replace Platner in Maine led state Senate with a temper The Washington Post Progressive frontrunner and Maine logger poised to replace Graham Platner in chaotic primary The Guardian Opinion | Maine Democrats Are Replacing an Oysterman With a Lumberjack. It Might Just Work. The New York Times ‘Not the slick choice’: Maine Dems sweat Troy Jackson despite dominant victory Politico Democrats avoid a messy fight in Maine, but uncertainty lingers: From the Politics Desk NBC News
Trump imposes 50% US tariffs on some Canadian goods, citing discrimination Al Jazeera Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canada risk igniting a fresh trade war CNN Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Many Canadian Goods The New York Times Trump says Canada ‘poisoned’ US air with wildfires, floats new tariffs The Hill Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, milk, alcohol and other goods CBS News
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Expectations were raised for a raft of pardons in connection with the country’s 250th birthday but the president granted fewer than 20 on July 3.
Tuesday will see the prime minister announce his first raft of policies and chair his first cabinet meeting.
Judge, nominated by Trump, rules against him in key Minnesota case The Hill Judge Tosses Justice Department Challenge to Minnesota Immigration Laws The New York Times Judge tosses out federal lawsuit challenging Minnesota ‘sanctuary’ policies Minnesota Reformer Judge dismisses Trump administration's 'sanctuary city' lawsuits against city, county, state offices MPR News Trump Blasts ‘Sanctuary’ States, but Many Still Aid Deportations The New York Times
The Canadian leader’s carefully worded statement stopped short of threatening retaliatory tariffs but warned that the move would raise costs for American families.
The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
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As chancellor, John Healey, who quit as defense secretary in the former government, will fill one of the most consequential posts, overseeing fiscal and economic policy.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham moved quickly to confront the high cost of living. And President Trump wished him well after a phone call between the two leaders.
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When Joseph Lamont Williams refused to leave the public park where he has lived for years, he was charged with a felony. Camping bans are on the rise as states seek to crack down on homelessness.
Arizona Democrats choose who can try to flip a Republican-held House seat and Republicans pick their nominee to try to unseat a Democratic governor.
Despite new Prime Minister Andy Burnham undergoing an extensive cabinet reshuffle, incumbent culture minister Lisa Nandy is set to remain in post. Nandy, who has been a member of Parliament since 2010 as representative for the constituency of Wigan, was appointed secretary of state for culture, media and sport by previous Prime Minister Keir Starmer […]
President Donald Trump said his new Air Force One needs to be upgraded. “It has a lot of capability,” Trump said Sunday, but “in about a month or so, they’re gonna send it to have it be maxed out.” He said it would take “about a month,” but did not share any details on what upgrades would take place. Rollout of the $400 million jet, a Boeing 747-8 gifted last year by the government of Qatar, hasn’t gone completely smoothly for Trump following a rushed retrofit job and mounting questions over it
Troy Jackson, who is expected to become his party’s nominee in the state’s marquee Senate race, has long been an economic populist, but his positions on social issues have changed markedly over time.
Arizona primary voters will chose nominees for governor, secretary of state and for key races that could determine control of the House.
The Trump administration is undoing fuel-saving efforts even as war in Iran, data centers and heat waves are pushing up gasoline and electricity costs.
People in Sandpoint, Idaho, don’t know how to characterize a woman’s brush with a transgender woman in a Y.M.C.A. locker room, but the emergency call that followed is still reverberating.
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
Michigan has been at the epicenter of the wildfire smoke and explosive diarrhea outbreaks. The progressive Democrat talks to WIRED about how he would tackle the forces behind them if he’s elected.
Mark Carney says Canada has made proposals to resolve dispute as tariffs are due to be imposed on wide range of goods Sign up for US Breaking News email The president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque said he was subjected to “dehumanizing” treatment during more than 80 days in federal immigration custody – treatment that reminded him of the time he spent in Israeli military prisons in occupied Palestine nearly four decades ago. “It all brought back old memories of things that happened to me when
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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer's comments the Trump administration could impose new tariffs just as other duties are set to expire.
Americans will have a rare opportunity to use votes to directly shape tax policy with 26 ballot measures on taxation across 13 states set for midterm elections.
New research also shows that children and high-risk adult populations have been particularly affected.
Chinese open-weight models are gaining steam against leading offerings from American companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Cameron Hamilton defended the agency last year when President Trump talked about eliminating it. Emergency managers hope for more stability if he’s confirmed as administrator.
The president’s new tariffs on a top U.S. trading partner aim at gaining concessions, but the Canadian government, and the public, have been bracing for the escalation.
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President Donald Trump’s administration sought phone records of several New York Times journalists and even those of some of their relatives, according to a motion unsealed Monday — an unusually aggressive attempt to unmask the confidential sources of reporters who wrote about Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. The push by the Republican president’s administration to compel the identity of sources in the form of additional subpoenas comes at a time when the executive branch’s relationship
When asked if the DOJ would abide by the court’s ruling, Blanche only said it was “reviewing the Court’s Order and weighing whether any response by the United States is required.”
The New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles software glitch also registered roughly 6,600 noncitizens to vote, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced on Tuesday.
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Trump administration pauses $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota Reuters Trump Administration Live Updates: Hegseth and Caine to Face Senate Grilling Over Iran War The New York Times RFK Jr pauses $1bn Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota The Guardian Trump administration pauses Medicaid payments to Minnesota, California MS NOW Trump admin freezes more than $1 billion in Medicaid funds Axios
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.
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The Pentagon seeks an additional $80 billion to cover the costs of the conflict and replenish depleted weapons stocks.
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Republicans claim that Olive Garden polices its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl more tightly than the United States does its elections. It’s not that simple.
Troy Jackson, who is set to become the party’s nominee, also said in an interview that he was not sure he wanted the support of Senator Chuck Schumer in the general election.
The administration accused California and Minnesota of fraudulent activity in their public health insurance programs.
Intelligence documents that the White House released to back up President Trump’s claims about China highlight Russian efforts to influence U.S. elections.
The noncitizens were registered due to a software error between June 2023 and June 2024.
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Some stories hit a nerve and go viral. This is one of them. After 59-year-old Mary Gates’ work-study job ended at the University of the District of Columbia, her Social Security disability benefits never kicked back in, according to WUSA9. Gates told the outlet that for months, she kept calling the Social Security Administration. No luck. But by that time, the damage was done: she was behind on her home payments and other bills. Eventually, Gates said she contacted D.C.’s Legal Aid, who worked o
State Democrats released a ballot for their nominating convention on Saturday that includes Mr. Jackson and three long-shot candidates with little public support from delegates.
Gowdy has said he's not interested. But the poll suggests he would lead a crowded field, which includes the Trump-endorsed Darline Graham, for late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat.
6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote in N.J. because of a ‘software error,’ governor says NBC News New Jersey error led to almost 400 non-citizens voting BBC 6,600 non-citizens mistakenly added to NJ voter rolls, and nearly 400 cast ballots, governor says CNN Error Led to 400 Noncitizens Voting in New Jersey, Governor Says The New York Times Democrat New Jersey governor says thousands of noncitizens discovered on voter rolls, purged Fox News
Live updates: Pete Hegseth testifies to lawmakers over Iran war funding BBC Live updates: Hegseth faces lawmakers as administration seeks billions for Iran war CNN The Pentagon, sinking billions into Iran war, is quickly running short on cash The Washington Post Iran War to Cost About $37.5 Billion, Hegseth Says WSJ Live updates: Hegseth testifies before Senate over $88B supplemental funds request mostly for Iran war AP News
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The Justice Department is investigating embattled Florida Congressman Cory Mills, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.
There has been an escalation in strikes between the U.S. and Iran throughout the last 10 days over who has control of the Strait of Hormuz.
In a House DOGE subcommittee hearing, GOP representatives excoriated the director of the National Museum of American History, following a White House report earlier this month that also criticized her.
When a socialist runs against a socialist, a socialist has to win.
Some senators pushed back on Hegseth's funding request as he testified at a pivotal time in the war.
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Kalshi and groups representing the casino and gaming industry and online sports betting apps, all have boosted their lobbying spending in 2026.
Cornyn threatens to block Trump’s ambassadors over AIDS prevention funding Politico Exclusive / Cornyn threatens to sink Trump nominees over PEPFAR Semafor Cornyn says he’ll block Trump diplomat nominees to unfreeze PEPFAR funds The Hill Doug Mastriano’s Slovakian ambassadorship bid in question after Senator threatens to withhold vote Yahoo John Cornyn threatens to hold up Trump nominees over AIDS funding Houston Chronicle
The US says the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran's capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The longest dry spell in over 30 years for central England raises concerns about drought and when it might rain.
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An investigation into the tragedy has been launched, the island's prime minister says, adding he hopes more will be found alive.
The flare-up came before Rubio is expected to visit Manila for meetings of Southeast Asian foreign ministers, with Chinese diplomat Wang Yi also in attendance.
Ukraine war briefing: Moscow targeted as Wildberries warehouse attacks continue The Guardian Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests PBS Ukraine bombs warehouses, targeting Wildberries — Russia’s version of Amazon The Washington Post Ukraine unleashes more than 400 drones near Moscow in one of war's biggest attacks Fox News Overnight Ukrainian Attacks Across Russia Kill At Least 4 The Moscow Times
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It's been 10 days since U.S. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over." Here's what you need to know about the conflict.
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Joshua Kerry from South Yorkshire, is set to appear at Westminister Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers BBC Trump weighs Iran war expansion as fresh US strikes target Hormuz shipping threats Fox News US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in Iran's restive south Reuters U.S. strikes unlikely to move Iran, intelligence reports say The Washington Post Iran War Updates: U.S. carries out 10th night of strikes after 3 U.S. troops killed, nearly 100 injured in recent weeks CBS News
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A man has stabbed and injured two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece’s top tourist attraction
Flames crept, and then sprinted, toward unsuspecting residents who fled remote parts of northwestern Ontario. Now they want to know why officials weren’t prepared.
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The latest cycle of strikes comes amid reports that regional mediators have presented Washington and Tehran with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire.
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Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, promised policies that would give average Britons financial “breathing space.” His opponents are already doling out criticism.
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With anger high over the firing of the defense minister, the president’s office is signaling an openness to compromise.
Man stabs tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece AP News Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece CBS News Tourists injured in knife attack near Acropolis in Athens Yahoo American Tourists Stabbed in Knife Attack at Historic Landmark The Daily Beast Greece Acropolis Attack Bluefield Daily Telegraph
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.
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A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has declared a Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially opening up a new front in the war rippling across the Middle East.
The movement, which began as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
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London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.
The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.
Chiefs in Ontario say they were left to self-evacuate before homes burned to ground, after being told there was no imminent threat Fast-moving wildfires have burned two First Nations communities in Canada to the ground, as members said they were left to self-evacuate without government help or emergency alerts. Thirteen communities in Ontario province have been ordered to evacuate because of wildfires, most of them First Nations. The Ontario premier, Doug Ford, told reporters on Monday that clos
J.P. Morgan boss Jamie Dimon, who backed Healey's predecessor, has waded into the U.K.'s political debate.
Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, is charged with her murder and appeared in court.
State department’s 100-page report is latest push in Trump administration campaign to bring down government The US government’s latest allegations that Cuba is behind “many of the most significant upheavals in recent American political history” and that its leaders pose “a unique threat to American homeland security” have come as startling revelations to those living under the six-month-long US oil blockade in Havana, where desperate people search through piles of uncollected rubbish for food, o
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, the 17th service member to be named, was killed during the disposal of a drone in northern Iraq.
The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.
Iran's forces attack Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iranian ports and cities Reuters Houthis in Yemen Edge Closer to Entering U.S.-Iran War The New York Times Two tankers carrying Saudi crude make U-turns in Red Sea after Houthi warning Reuters Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway AP News Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, widening threat to global oil supplies NBC News
The Israeli military was withdrawing from a village under a U.S.-brokered deal to transfer control of occupied areas to Lebanon after months of war. The Israeli military did not immediately comment.
Meliá group says Donald Trump’s sanctions make it ‘impossible’ to keep any of its 34 sites open A Spanish hotel chain is to cease all operations in Cuba at the end of the week due to “major difficulties” in doing business on the island under growing pressure from Washington. The latest US sanctions make it “impossible, de facto and de jure, to maintain even minimal operational stability”, the Meliá group explained in a statement on Tuesday to the Spanish stock market regulator. Continue reading
A day after police forcibly broke up demonstrations, thousands returned to the protest site in New Delhi to keep pushing for action over the country’s failings in education.
The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz. And neither is backing down, showing the limitations of President Donald Trump’s reliance on escalating airstrikes to bend Tehran to his will. While the Trump administration says it is open to diplomacy, Iran so far has refused to loosen its grip over the crucial oil shipping corridor in the Persian Gulf. It is raising questions about the strategy for the next phase of the conflict as intensifying attacks h
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Their resolve for freedom hardened during the pandemic, when they lived through a crippling food shortage and were forced to witness frequent public executions.
Protesters are demanding Oleksandr Syrskyi be removed and former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated by Friday.
The announcement effectively canceled Nicaragua's next elections, originally scheduled for November 2027.
It would mean Sarwar would be given a peerage and join the House of Lords.
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The move followed the firing of a popular defense minister, who had clashed with the general over how to fight the war.
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.
The de-extinction startup is looking to double or triple its previous valuation, according to the report.
Growing up in Las Vegas, Hunter Manz took annual trips to nearby Lake Mead with his father. Each year, he watched the reservoir, Southern Nevada’s primary water source, recede further, sparking an early interest in water conservation. As a teenager, Manz began experimenting in his garage with potential solutions to water scarcity. He later enrolled at Utah Tech University, studying mechanical engineering and finance, and learned about desalination, which removes salt and other contaminants from
Global competition for critical minerals is reshaping economic and technological leadership. Lithium, cobalt, and nickel power everything from electric vehicles to grid-scale storage. Yet as demand surges, access remains fragile, with much of the world’s mining and refining capacity concentrated outside the United States. The U.S. cannot afford to wait for long-term fixes to mineral security. As CEO of The Battery Network, I see firsthand that one of the fastest ways to strengthen supply chains
A young mathematician teamed up with a new AI model to tackle one of the hardest open problems in mathematics, and the result is causing a stir among mathematicians and AI researchers on X. Levent Alpöge, a 33-year-old researcher at Harvard University, spent Sunday working with Anthropic’s Fable model to defeat the Jacobian Conjecture, a notoriously difficult problem proposed by German mathematician Eduard Ott-Heinrich Keller in 1939. The challenge for Alpöge and Fable was to find a counterexamp
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may help ease symptoms of binge eating disorder and related eating behaviors. Giselleflissak/Getty Images A new study found that GLP-1RAs could reduce key symptoms of binge eating disorder. These included binge eating severity, loss of control eating, and emotional eating. Experts say that GLP-1RAs could potentially augment existing treatments for binge eating disorder, like psychotherapy. However, you should always consult with an eating disorder sp
The U.S. military will begin screening service members for testosterone deficiency to “optimize” health. Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military will begin annual screening for testosterone deficiency among service members ages 30 and older. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may benefit people with a confirmed deficiency, but there are risks, including impaired fertility. A single blood test cannot diagnose low testosterone; other symptoms must also
Lipfendra, a new once-daily pill for high cholesterol, can be taken instead of or alongside a statin. Iryna Veklich · Moment / Getty Images The FDA has approved Lipfendra, a new drug for adults with high LDL cholesterol. It is the first PCSK9 inhibitor in its class to come as a pill; the other three treatments require shots. Lipfendra can be taken instead of or alongside a statin to lower high LDL cholesterol. People with high cholesterol levels now have a new treatment option: a once-daily
Research shows that regular cultural engagement can slow physiological aging in older adults. Image Credit: AzmanJaka/Getty A new study claims that older adults who regularly attend cultural events such as museums, movies, and theater tend to have a lower physiological age, meaning their bodies function younger than their years. Those who engaged culturally every few months or more had an average physiological age of about 3 years less than those with less participation, despite similar actu
A popular TikTok trend suggests that eating dinner 4 to 5 hours before bed can improve sleep quality. Image credit: Olga Rolenko · Moment/Getty “Early-bird dinners” are a growing social media trend, with some TikTokers claiming that eating earlier can improve sleep quality. Experts agree that consuming the last meal of the day earlier in the evening may help with getting a better night’s rest. Eating dinner earlier may also offer additional benefits, such as reducing acid reflux and improvin
Following the “3-color rule” may help boost weight loss and improve overall health. Image Credit: fcafotodigital/Getty One of the newest nutritional trends on TikTok is the “3-color rule.” The “3-color rule” encourages people to include at least 3 different naturally colorful plant-based foods in each meal. Different pigments in food represent certain phytonutrients and vitamins. By aiming for at least three different colors in your meals, you can naturally balance your nutritional intake
Research shows that certain types of birth control, particularly those high in progestogen, may raise the risk of brain tumors. Image Credit: Pekic/Getty A new study revealed a link between certain progestogen contraceptives, including Depo-Provera, and a higher risk of meningioma brain tumors. Meningiomas are brain tumors that are typically benign (noncancerous). The overall risk is low, but it may be higher with prolonged use of specific products, such as Depo-Provera, which carries safet
Bryan Johnson, founder and chief executive officer of Kernel Holding SA, during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. The event brings together individuals with the capital, power, and influence to change the world and connects them with those whose expertise and creativity are reinventing health, finance, technology, philanthropy, industry, and media. Photographer: Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images Longevity “guru” Brya
Experts say addressing modifiable risk factors may help lower your risk of dementia. Getty Images Millions of people around the world are living with cognitive impairment associated with dementia. However, nearly half of dementia cases could potentially be prevented by addressing 14 risk factors. Experts say it’s important to address all these factors, as they work together to influence risk. The World Health Organization (WHO) explains that as of 2021, 57 million people worldwide were livi
Many early signs of skin cancer can be easily overlooked. Image Credit: MoMo Productions/Getty Changes in moles aren’t the only early warning signs of skin cancer. Persistent sores, scaly patches, and other subtle skin changes can also be signs of the disease. Skin cancer is highly treatable when detected early, making it important to recognize overlooked warning signs and seek medical evaluation for concerning changes. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, accounting
Taylor Farms lettuce is still focus of cyclospora investigation despite false positive test, FDA says CBS News FDA Walks Back Finding of Cyclospora Parasite as Outbreak Probe Continues WSJ Test results create confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak PBS The FDA made a big reversal in its cyclosporiasis probe, but it still thinks iceberg lettuce is to blame CNBC Despite ‘False Positive’ Test, Taylor Farms Is Still Focus of Cyclospora Investigation The New York Times
The FDA says lettuce distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms de Mexico is still linked to the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. But the source may be difficult to definitively trace.
Some people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss have reported changes in their feet. Image Credit: stockvisual/Getty “Ozempic feet” is the latest anecdotal side effect of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. The unusual phenomenon is a result of rapid weight loss, which may cause foot pain, changes in shoe size, and a more bony appearance in the feet. “Ozempic feet” is not listed as a common side effect of Ozempic, Wegovy, or other GLP-1 drugs. Many people taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss have repor
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
Gregory Maassen was nearly bedridden by a burning sensation that was later diagnosed as a rare form of neuropathy. He has found relief riding his e-bike across the country.
Want to predict how long you’ll live? Knowing is impossible, but there are simple research-backed tests—tests you can do for free, at home—that provide indications. For example: You can do the sit-rise test. You can try to stand on one leg for 10 seconds. You can see how many pushups you can do. You can hang from a bar (or squeeze a tennis ball). Performing relatively poorly on any of those tests correlates to a significantly greater risk of premature death—information that is interesting, but o
Australian Woman Gives Birth to ‘Miracle’ Identical Quadruplets The New York Times Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia BBC Mom Gives Birth to Rare Identical Quadruplets Following High-Risk Pregnancy: ‘Our Four Precious Miracles’ People.com Rare Identical Quadruplet Girls Born in Australian Hospital ... And 1 Got a Very Special Name TODAY.com ‘One in 15 million’: Brisbane woman gives birth to identical quadruplets The Guardian
A new report states that older adults using GLP-1 drugs may have a higher risk of loss of muscle mass, malnutrition, dehydration, and other frailty-associated conditions. Getty Images A new report states that older adults using GLP-1 drugs may have a higher risk of loss of muscle mass, malnutrition, and dehydration. However, the benefits of taking these drugs should be weighed against these risks when the medications are prescribed. The researchers say that GLP-1 drugs benefit older adults b
Can I eat lettuce now? What to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post Not just Taco Bell: Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce dents restaurant traffic CNN FDA Walks Back Finding of Cyclospora Parasite as Outbreak Probe Continues WSJ Federal health officials have investigated 5 different clusters of cyclosporiasis cases, FDA says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos See full list of items included in Taylor Farms lettuce recall USA Today
Global hunger declined for the third year in a row in 2025 but experts call for action to bring down costs of fruit, vegetables and dairy as report shows 2.69bn people can’t afford to eat well One in three people cannot afford to eat a healthy diet, a new report has found, prompting calls for urgent action on food affordability. There are 2.69 billion people unable to afford a diverse diet that meets their energy and nutrient needs, and it will take “immense” amounts of work to achieve the globa
A woman has given birth to naturally conceived identical quadruplet daughters, all sharing one placenta and developing from a single fertilized egg in one of the few cases of its kind in the world.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday said that the ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis is "under control" despite criticism.
Research shows that eating an avocado a day may help reduce heart disease risk in people with obesity. Image Credit: Thai Liang Lim/Getty A recent study has found that eating an avocado a day may help lower the risk of heart disease in people with obesity. The researchers found that this was associated with lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, which are proteins that transport cholesterol through the body. Avocados can also provide various other health benefits, such as
A new nonprofit wants to streamline gene therapy for diseases often avoided by pharmaceutical companies — making treatment more like a routine procedure than a bespoke drug.
Photo taken on Aug. 23, 2021 shows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Silver Spring, Maryland, the United States. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua via Getty Images) An FDA advisory panel is expected to vote on whether to allow seven types of peptides to be sold as compounded medications. Proponents describe wellness peptides as a “fountain of youth” that can promote healing from injury and improved overall wellness. Doctors say the safety and effectiveness of the peptides have not been adequ
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UK resident was evacuated from Democratic Republic of the Congo where there is an outbreak of the disease A humanitarian worker is being monitored at a specialist hospital in London after potential exposure to the Ebola virus. The UK resident was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where the worker had been treating patients with the disease, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. Continue reading...
The golf analyst reflects on the surprise honor, the influence of his father, and the mission to create lasting change for Native American youth.
The Philadelphia Phillies have cut ties with a young infielder in the middle of a brutal season.
The Indiana Pacers waived Taelon Peter on Monday, opening up a two-way contract slot as they finalize the back of their roster.
WWE Raw results, winners and grades as Oba Femi squashes JD McDonagh after a dust-up between Danhausen and the Judgment Day.
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart gave his post-game thoughts about Sunday’s World Cup final match, which saw Spain win out over Argentina 1-0. “Of course, the World Cup ended yesterday, finito, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 on the pitch, in the footy,” Stewart said at the top of the show. […]
Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga start time, ring walks and how to watch. July 25 at Jeddah Superdome on DAZN PPV, with Sheeraz and Kelly defending titles.
WWE SummerSlam 2026 card update after the July 20 Raw in Detroit. No new matches were added, but Gable, Penta, Oba Femi and Solo Sikoa all advanced their programs.
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The players and their coaching staff met with the country's royals, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. An estimated crowd of almost 2 million was on hand to greet the squad through the streets of Madrid.
The 2026 World Cup has been a real moneymaker for FIFA. Revenues from TV broadcasting rights, ticket sales, and other commercial sources are projected to amount to nearly $11 billion, making it the most financially successful event in the international soccer governing body’s history. But what about the cities that hosted the tournament’s games? Spread across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, 16 cities helped make the World Cup a financial success. Moreover, images of national fans from aro
Harrisburg is home to one of the nation's largest communities of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees and their families. Through soccer, generations have found connection, belonging and a way to carry forward a shared history.
The St. Louis Cardinals’ former pitcher enjoyed one of the most unique careers of any ex baseball player in history.
The New York Mets’ former slugger reportedly passed on the chance to replace the manager immediately after he was fired.
The World Cup champions returned home as heroes after defeating Argentina 1-0 on Sunday.
A major controversy is brewing over a proposal to expand the 2030 tournament from 48 to 64 teams, a one-time increase for its centennial edition.
Pablo Torre would like to set the record straight. In the fall of last year, after he uncovered a wacky sports scandal ensnaring NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard, billionaire Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and a fraudulent environmental sustainability company called Aspiration, the muckraking journalist popped up on “The Dan Patrick Show” and let slip […]
ESPN is making a fresh round of layoffs, most of which are related to the Disney-owned sports giant’s deal to take over the NFL Network, according to a memo from chairman Jimmy Pitaro. Pitaro revealed the planned job cuts in a memo to staffers Tuesday, a copy of which was obtained by Variety. In February, […]
Cam Newton, Ryan Clark and Karl Ravech are among the ESPN mainstays who’ve been laid off.
Bayley's beatdown from Saturday Night's Main Event felt like a sendoff, and teases from Mercedes Mone suggest she may be AEW-bound.
After a strong display at NBA Summer League, the Indiana Pacers plan to sign forward Jalen Slawson to a two-way contract.
The Atlanta Braves have struggled to fill the key infield position amid struggles for Ha-Seong Kim.
The Boston Red Sox have cut ties with a persistent and promising 26-year-old pitcher amid a harsh stretch.
ESPN is undergoing a significant round of layoffs for the first time in three years after taking over NFL Network in April. Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a memo to employees Tuesday morning, obtained by The Associated Press, that most moves are the result of ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network and other league digital assets last year. The deal was announced last August and also included NFL Fantasy and the rights to distribute the RedZone channel to cable and satellite operators. In return, the N
Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?
Spain dominated the ball and occupied the entire pitch at MetLife Stadium during the World Cup final against Argentina. It didn’t matter that Messi’s teammates fouled, elbowed, and used every trick to slow the Spaniards down and force the game to penalties. La Roja was so overwhelmingly better that they outshot Argentina, 20 to 2, across the full 120 minutes; Argentina became the first finalist in World Cup history to fail to register a single shot in regulation time. But if all this soccer talk
ESPN national analyst Ben Solak discusses NFL teams opening training camp ahead of the 2026 football season.
Spain’s victory over Argentina at Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final broke the record books in the United States — averaging 38,937,000 viewers watch on Fox, making it the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. TV history and most-watched FIFA World Cup final ever in the U.S., according to Nielsen. Telemundo/Peacock ratings are still to come, […]
From BTS to Son Heung-min to EJAE, here's a recap of Korean cultural moments from the World Cup—including one of the biggest public outcries in Korean soccer history.
SITGES, SPAIN – OCTOBER 11: Actor Sam Neill attends a press conference during day 9 of the 52nd edition of the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival on October 11, 2019 in Sitges, Spain. (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images) Actor Sam O’Neill has died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 78, his family announced. O’Neill has been treated for the past 4 years for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare fast-growing type of blood cancer. No cause of death has been released, but O’Neill’s famil
Peter Lassally, the dean of late night producers who worked with Johnny Carson on the “Tonight Show,” David Letterman on “Late Show” and Craig Ferguson on “The Late Late Show,” has died. He was 93. Lassally was long dubbed the “host whisperer” for helping steer some of the biggest franchises of all time in late […]
Sharon Stone is done smoking weed. Her journey to cut ties with cannabis began when she was put on several medications after she suffered a near-fatal stroke in 2001. “I got off one of my medications that I was on for my stroke last September, and they said I couldn’t go off of it,” Stone […]
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the spectacular $264 million worldwide opening for Universal Pictures’ “The Odyssey.” It couldn’t have come at a better time for Imax, the large-format exhibitor that delivered more than 50% of the opening weekend receipts. Anticipation for Nolan’s follow-up […]
The Vampire Lestat episode 7 sets up Interview with the Vampire season 4 by examining Lestat and Louis' failures and their love. They are the key to saving the world.
A documentary of LISA's year since creating her company LLOUD has been documented in ;'Always Lalisa,' directed by Sue Kim. It's set to premiere at 2026 TIFF.
The 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release of Kane Parsons’ "Backrooms" will include the “Everything Must Go” footage that played in theaters earlier this month.
Ed Harris does not sound satisfied with his role on “Dutton Ranch.” At the Monday night premiere of Apple TV’s “The Dink,” Harris told Variety that he felt “misled” about the importance of his role in the “Yellowstone” spinoff, and that halfway through filming Season 1, he was telling his team to “get me the […]
Currently priming “Number 10,” one of the most awaited of British TV series, “Sherlock” creator and “Doctor Who” showrunner Steven Moffat will attend Serielizados-Barcelona Series Festival as its headline international guest. He will be joined producer Sue Vertue, producer of “Mr. Bean,” “Sherlock” and “Number 10” and CEO of Hartswood Films, the U.K.’s longest-established scripted […]
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has enjoyed a strong start driven in part by premium large formats (PLFs) like IMAX. PLFs are enjoying a strong year in 2026.
“Saturday Night Live” boss Lorne Michaels was a bit tied up when Chloe Fineman called to say she was leaving the show. “In classic form, he was watching England vs. Argentina,” Fineman told Variety at Monday night’s premiere of Apple TV’s “The Dink” in Los Angeles. “He was like, ‘I’ll call you back. I’m a […]
The U.K. and Ireland box office experienced a massive tentpole shift as Universal’s “The Odyssey” captured the top spot, storming the market with a spectacular debut weekend of £12.5 million ($16.8 million). The performance registered as Nolan’s second-biggest opening frame in the market, landing well ahead of “Oppenheimer.” Driven by an unprecedented showing on premium […]
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FAST channel provider wedotv has struck its first distribution deal in India, bringing four channels to Samsung TV Plus and reaching millions of Samsung Smart TV users across the country. The agreement adds wedotv Big Stories, wedotv Cars, wedotv Movies and wedotv Sports to the platform. wedotv Big Stories is produced in partnership with Big […]
The sprawling Montana lodge where Kelly Clarkson’s late ex-husband moved to after they split for sale for $2.9 million—a year after the talent manager died following a battle with cancer.
This co-branded collection, featuring a Makeup Fixer and Prep Primer, will be available for pre-order via Weverse Shop from July 27-31.
Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap, whose latest directorial feature “Bandar” marks his return behind the camera, is at this year’s Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) as jury president while also leading a masterclass titled “Unfiltered Realism.” But rather than having all the answers, the veteran filmmaker is hoping to discover something new. “As jury president, what […]
Okay, maybe a little abs.. WONHO just released his latest EP, "CORE," blending house, electronic, R&B, club, and more. He's embracing another side that is sexy and free.
Deadpool’s story isn’t over yet. During a panel at Fanatics Fest over the weekend, Ryan Reynolds confirmed that there will “eventually” be another movie starring the Marvel antihero — but it may revolve around “deep cuts” from the character’s comics. “There’s a few really deep cuts that I think are missing from the movies. I […]
For the second week in a row, multiple projects by the late Bonnie Tyler debut on the U.K.'s Official Album Downloads chart together.
Summer blockbusters and surprise hits are breaking records, and the box office is expected to reach $10 billion for the first time since the pandemic.
Titans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming year, with early-access sequels like Slay the Spire 2 and Subnautica 2 not far behind.
The brick is out there. Lego has partnered with Gillian Anderson to reveal its new “The X-Files” set, which features 1,478 pieces and eight minifigures (including Mulder and Scully). “The X-Files” set is part of the company’s fan-favorite Lego Ideas line, in which users submit ideas for products — which are then considered for production […]
“Ancestral Beasts,” in which a young Métis woman, Elyse, is stalked by a grotesque creature after returning to her ancestral home to focus on her mental health, prowled Cannes’ Marché du Film in 2025 as a Proof of Concept project at Fantasia’s Frontières Platform and became the first acquisition for Cercamon’s new genre sales label […]
Alejo Igoa, a top Latin digital creator who has 120 million YouTube subscribers, has signed with WME for worldwide representation in all areas. WME will work with Igoa — who is from Argentina — to expand his touring, media and digital content businesses, while building out his brand partnerships, books, ventures and licensing verticals. He […]
“Sunny Dancer,” the British indie feature that charmed audiences in the Berlinale earlier this year, has sold globally, including for North America. The sophomore feature of rising director George Jaques and a coming-of-age comedy about teenage cancer survivors, the films stars Bella Ramsey (“The Last of Us”) who leads an ensemble of established and up-and-coming […]
Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired the North American rights to “Objet a,” ahead of its world premiere in the international competition at the 2026 Locarno Film Festival. The film is written and directed by Ann Oren and co-written by Geoffroy Grison. The acquisition marks the second collaboration between Oscilloscope and Oren, following the U.S. release of […]
The Odyssey’s Rotten Tomatoes audience review score has solidified after thousands of ratings, alongside the critic score.
Live entertainment production company Balich Wonder Studio — the Banijay-owned outfit that has delivered six FIFA World Cup ceremonies, culminating in the soccer tournament’s star-studded closing on Sunday — is expanding by opening offices in New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City. The move from the Milan-based studio, which is headed by creative director and […]
Matt Damon’s biceps in “The Odyssey” are getting a lot of attention from viewers impressed with the actor’s physical transformation into Odysseus, but Damon said on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that his stunt double should also be getting the acclaim. A female stunt double stood in for Damon during the scene where Odysseus’ men […]
Harry Styles’ concert scheduled for Tuesday night in Brazil has been canceled due to an unspecified “tour illness,” although Friday’s concert will take place as scheduled, according to the announcement. A rep for the singer had no further comment beyond the statement below, which reads in full:“We deeply regret to share that the Harry Styles […]
Whitney Cummings performed a comedy set at Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize ceremony, which took place on June 28 at the Kennedy Center. But according to the comic, her closing joke won’t be seen in the Netflix broadcast of the event, which streams on July 21. Cummings said earlier in July that one of her […]
A man has been charged with ramming a gate at Beyoncé and Jay-Z's East Hampton home.
Ava DuVernay’s documentary “14th” will host its world premiere at the New York Film Festival. It will be the festival’s closing night film on Oct. 9 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The timing is poetic because “14th” is the follow-up to DuVernay’s seminal documentary “13th,” which opened the New York Film Festival in 2016. […]
Jason Statham’s upcoming (and self-referential) action-comedy “Jason Statham Stole My Bike” has expanded its cast. Eddie Peng, Daniel Ings and Artie Wilkison-Hunt have joined the feature, being directed by David Leitch and starring Statham and the recently-announced Hannah Waddingham. The film comes from from regular Statham collaborators Black Bear, alongside Leitch’s 87North, and was written […]
Disney Store is returning to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event with exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences and previews of upcoming collections. The Disney Store booth will feature products from Disney x Formula 1, Blooms by Disney and a new assortment of exclusive plush, along with a first look at an upcoming “Peter Pan” collaboration with […]
Sphere Entertainment has hired Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as global head of corporate marketing and communications. She will serve as the lead spokesperson and oversee promotional efforts for Sphere, the Las Vegas-based venue whose film slate includes Darren Aronofsky’s sci-fi doc “Postcard From Earth,” “The Wizard of Oz” and the upcoming “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” “Throughout my career, I […]
The Academy of Country Music has named Andy Schuon, a media veteran whose path took him from program director at L.A.’s KROQ in its glory days to top leadership roles at MTV, Warner Records, Pressplay and many other companies, as its new CEO. His first day will be Sept. 1. Schuon, who has not worked […]
Kaylee Hottle, the actress known for her roles in “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” died on Tuesday in a car accident. She was 18. Her father, Joshua Hottle, announced the news in a Facebook livestream using American Sign Language and confirmed her death to TMZ, saying that she died in […]
Over five countries and 91 days, Christopher Nolan and the cast and crew of “The Odyssey” were driven to their breaking point as they labored to bring Homer’s epic to the screen. They shot on the ocean, in craggy mountain passes, across dense forests and sandy beaches, battling wind, rain and scorching sun in an […]
Sony Pictures has released the third trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” swiftly shifting Tom Holland’s epic of a summer from the ancient shores of Ithaca to the glass skyscrapers of New York. The Sony and Marvel film — which sees the British star having ditched Telemachus’ swords and sandals from “The Odyssey” to Spidey/Peter Parker’s […]
Amazon Prime Video has officially picked up a series version of “Robocop,” Variety has learned. Prime Video has given the show an eight-episode order. The project has been in development since Amazon acquired MGM in 2022, with Amazon looking to capitalize on their access to MGM’s deep IP library for both film and television projects. […]
“Evil Dead Burn” is headed to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights as a haunted house experience. The latest film from New Line Cinema takes shape as the newest Halloween Horror Nights haunted house, beginning Aug. 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Sept 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood. The haunted houses will take guests on a terrifying […]
My Chemical Romance's most recent full-length, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, returns to the U.K.'s rock albums chart at No. 1.
Chris Berend, after leaving NBCUniversal News Group, is joining Hearst Magazines as chief content and experience officer. In the newly created role, Berend will be responsible for leading Hearst Magazines’ editorial strategy, content creation and programming across all platforms for publications including Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping. He starts at the New […]
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, “Scary Movie” director Michael Tiddes explains how he came to be trusted with the revival of Shawn and Marlon Wayans’ beloved horror comedy franchise. And Tiddes details the extras in the extended director’s cut of the Paramount and Miramax film that bowed today on PVOD platforms. Tiddes, who’s […]
Elsa Zylberstein, one of France’s most popular actors, is set to make her directorial debut with “My Best Life.” The film is a comedy-drama inspired by “Mytho du soir,” the viral series of sketches she posted on social media while on lockdown during the pandemic. Rather than doing a straight adaptation of “Mytho du soir” […]
At long last, Ryan Gosling’s wish has been granted. After speaking out in multiple interviews over the years about his dislike of his hand placement as featured on the original “La La Land” theatrical release poster, Lionsgate has unveiled a new design for the movie’s 10th anniversary with Gosling’s flat hand now sticking out. Back […]
For Jacob Elordi, the final season of “Euphoria” was a seemingly never-ending death chase. Until, of course, his character Nate finally died — buried alive and then bit by a rattlesnake. While on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with guest host (and fellow “Euphoria” star) Colman Domingo, Elordi was asked about filming the gruesome scene. When Domingo […]
Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of “The Odyssey” is a bona fide cultural phenomenon (sorry, trolls!), shattering box office projections with a $264.1 million worldwide gross its opening weekend, earning rave reviews from critics, unleashing a tidal wave of Oscar buzz and causing such a frenzy for Imax 70mm tickets that moviegoers have gone as far […]
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A chorus of conservative critics, led by billionaire Elon Musk, have slammed “The Odyssey” as “woke” over Christopher Nolan’s casting choices—while Ben Shapiro has hailed it as a “masterpiece.”
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The upcoming “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” prequel at Apple TV has added three new cast members. Variety has confirmed that Corey Stoll (“Imperfect Women,” “Appropriate,” “Billions”), Ralph Inneson (“The Witch,” “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”), and Nyasha Hatendi (“Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials,” “Casual”) will all appear in the new series, which was originally announced […]
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic "The Odyssey" shows no signs of slowing down at the domestic box office following its blockbuster opening weekend.
Get ready to go back to summer camp! The new trailer for “Camp Rock 3” invites audiences back into the world of the beloved Disney franchise 18 years after the previous installment. Premiering Aug. 13 on Disney Channel, followed by its Disney+ debut the following day, “Camp Rock 3” marks the return of Joe Jonas […]
On their fourth debut anniversary, NewJeans published their first official content as a four-member group, confirming Minji's return and underscoring Danielle's exit.
In the first trailer for “The Real Housewives of New York City” Season 16, Carole Radziwill is confronted about her name appearing in the Epstein files. During the preview, which teases Radziwill’s return to the show after last appearing on Season 10 — as Variety exclusively reported — Radziwill is questioned about her former association with […]
Marketing in Hollywood is often seen through a lens of huge budgets, splashy red carpets and soaring advertisements. But any marketer in show business will tell you that, when it comes to selling a film or series, ground game is just as important. That premise is crucial to the business model of SGG Media, an upstart agency which represents an army of […]
Avengers, to the (box office) rescue! “Avengers: Doomsday” has generated $16.5 million in advance ticket sales after the first day of availability. Disney’s Marvel Studios put tickets on sale tied to the launch of the first trailer, which teased an epic battle as the Avengers and X-Men face off against the villainous Doctor Doom. Those […]
They’ve turned hanging out into a mission, which makes them not so far removed from the heroes of "Wayne’s World." But the Deadheads also evince an honest yearning for something that’s tribal, primitive, sacred, ancient, shamanic, ecstatic. Watching the documentary, you can’t help but empathize with their desire to find an alternate lifestyle. But it also occurs to you that this wouldn’t be a bad setting for "Midsommar II."
Black Bear, the independent studio behind Sydney Sweeney’s boxing drama “Christy,” has hired Bianca Parkes and Heather Phillips to oversee marketing and publicity efforts. Their appointments were announced amid the production company’s efforts to expand into U.S. theatrical distribution. They will report to company’s president of U.S. distribution Benjamin Kramer and round out a team […]
A whole lotta people were curious about the whereabouts of the Avengers. The first trailer for “Avengers: Doomsday” has been viewed a staggering 503 million times over 24 hours. That ranks as the second-biggest movie trailer launch of all time, behind Sony’s upcoming Marvel adventure “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” with 719 million views. And it’s […]
“Snoop,” an R-rated movie about the life of Snoop Dogg, is hitting theaters next summer. Universal Pictures slated the film for release on Aug. 6, 2027. It’s currently set to open alongside Disney’s “The Bluey Movie” and Black Bear’s “Jason Statham Stole My Bike.” “Outer Banks” star Jonathan Daviss is playing the titular role in […]
On Monday, District 9 and Gran Turismo director Neill Blomkamp unveiled his latest project: a 13-minute sci-fi short titled Nightborne that's loosely based on Peter Watts' 2014 novel Echopraxia. The short comes from Blomkamp's new AI startup / production company, Barley Studios, and features characters whose voices and faces are modeled after human actors. But every single one of Nightborne's shots was made with ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 text-to-video generator. In an X post about the short, Blom
Dixon Q. Dern, a longtime Hollywood attorney who helped shape modern entertainment law through many innovative business deals, died July 19. He was 97. Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dern earned undergraduate and law degrees from Stanford University. He came to Los Angeles as television was becoming a major force in the 1950s, representing major […]
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is all about the breaking of Zeus’s Law—here’s the significance and historical fact behind the sacred rule, explained.
Greek mythology is riddled with humans who become immortal, many as punishment for tangling with the gods. But not Christopher Nolan, the toast of the mortal world’s Mount Olympus — Hollywood. The opening-weekend success of his Imax epic “The Odyssey” cements Nolan as his own kind of myth: a bankable auteur who can command the […]
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Sony Pictures is in early talks to lease and operate the legendary Cinerama Dome theater in Hollywood, Variety has confirmed. Sony has been actively moving into the exhibition business in the past few years, acquiring the Alamo Drafthouse chain in 2024 for its Sony Pictures Experiences arm and investing in Cosm shared-reality experiences earlier this […]
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A bright yellow plane crashed into a home in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the pilot was trying to land at a nearby private air strip, authorities say. The pilot survived with minor injuries.
In a violent weekend across the country, at least nine mass shootings erupted, leaving eight people dead and at least 60 wounded, authorities said.
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Army veteran arrested for setting off fireworks, igniting fire outside federal building in NYC, FBI says CBS News NYC smoke bomb: FBI says man who set fire outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan is Army veteran ABC7 New York 'Anti-ICE' Army veteran set fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials BBC Suspect named in New York City alleged incendiary device attack, had 'anti-ICE stuff' on him Fox News Anti-ICE activist ignites cart of fireworks at 26 Federal Plaza, sources say
Bertha, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to drop heavy rain in the region this week.
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Shoko Kawata just became the first mayor in Japan’s history to stay in office while becoming a mother. She arranged for a deputy to cover her maternity leave, without resigning and without apologizing. That was enough to set off a national debate, complete with commentators who found it “inappropriate” for an elected official to step away from her duties for a few months. Kawata summed it up with disarming simplicity: Institutions could adapt, but people change far more slowly, and she cannot tu
Iran-backed Houthis say they will blockade anothe waterway, threatening Red Sea shipping, Pete Hegseth heads to the Hill looking for $350 billion funding boost, Arizona voters head to the polls.
Only about 1 in 8 nurses are men, but their share is growing. A strong job market for nurses and sustained efforts to recruit men into the field have made a difference, including in the South.
Everyone is talking about the reading crisis. But inside the “Mississippi Miracle,” it’s all about comprehension.
The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are bracing for a new round of severe storms and possible flash flooding on Tuesday after getting hammered by heavy rain on Saturday.
Kas Bordier sells her clients a vision of longer, healthier, and constantly measured lives—one that’s perfectly attuned to today’s optimized pursuit of health. As the founder of Mavi, a new architecture firm and consultancy, Bordier offers homeowners the option to measure their homes via a 24-hour, 129-point inspection that assesses a home “the way a longevity clinic reads your blood.” The firm’s wellness blueprint covers everything from water purity to decibel levels and carbon dioxide concent
ABC News' Danny New has the story of Jackie, a bald eagle in California's Big Bear Valley who’s been noticeably absent from her nest after getting into a fight with two younger eagles.
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New drone video shows a 10-foot great white shark swimming very close to a group of children off the Southern California coast.
A dog owner and a police officer speak about the emotional reunion after the dog was missing for 10 days.
Lots of men are geeking out over very expensive clothes — and I became one of them.
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.
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I grew up believing one thing: Don’t be average. Looking back now, as an older, slightly fatter man, there’s something wonderfully ironic about that particular piece of advice. While every person in authority was telling me not to become average, the systems around me were teaching me exactly how to become it. School teaches us there was one right answer. Business teaches us there’s a right process. Algorithms tell us there’s a right format. Most industries have their own best practices, and soc
Quinn Brown discovered a warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals.
St. Lucia, Porto Santo, Praslin and Syros are the among the top island escapes to travel to this year, according to Expedia’s 2026 Island Hot List, an annual ranking of the most popular island destinations based on searches and bookings. Released July 21, this year’s Island Hot List highlights ten under-the-radar islands that offer an […]
A tropical depression in the Gulf strengthened into Tropical Storm Bertha on Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Honduran authorities have confirmed that four of the five people who drowned in an Ohio river over the weekend are Honduran citizens
