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Sony Accuses AI Company of STEALING 30,000 Songs

Sony Music Entertainment has once again sued the AI music generator Udio, alleging the startup illegally copied more than 30,000 songs from the likes of Beyoncé, Harry Styles and Elvis Presley to train its models. Sony first brought lawsuits against Udio and its competitor Suno in June 2024 alongside labels Universal Music Group and Warner […]

Variety·Tech·6d ago
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The AI That Just Breached SECURITY All By ITSELF

OpenAI admits an AI ‘agent’ caused a major cyber breach by itself  Financial Times OpenAI and Hugging Face partner to address security incident during model evaluation  OpenAI OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Went Rogue and Attacked a Digital Library  The New York Times OpenAI says its AI models escaped control and hacked into AI company Hugging Face  Fortune Hugging Face breach: OpenAI claims its models were responsible  Axios

Google News·Tech·6d ago
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Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked: What They're About to REVEAL

Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event is just around the corner, and the company is expected to take the wraps off a bunch of new devices. Based on the rumors and leaks we've seen so far, Samsung's next generation of foldables will likely be the stars of the show. Samsung is expected to show off a big redesign for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, though we can't rule out a few other surprises. Here's what you need to know about watching Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked and what to expect. When is Samsung Galaxy Unp

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

What Happens When AI Takes Your Calls and Nobody LISTENS

The CEO of Allianz just announced that the travel division of the German insurance giant will cut up to 1,800 jobs over the next 12 to 18 months. The business unit employs around 22,600 people. Roughly 14,000 of them answer customer inquiries and settle claims by phone; all of these positions are ripe for AI-driven transformation. And Allianz is far from alone in cutting these types of jobs. In February, Munich Re announced job cuts of around 1,000 positions because the repetitive work could be

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Elon Musk's AI Plans to Make a MOVIE — What He Promises Will Shock You

Elon Munk has — finally — broken his silence on “The Odyssey” (well, at least since Christopher Nolan’s epic was released and started breaking various box office records). The tech mogul and recently-crowned trillionaire — who spent some time before the film’s launch rallying against various casting decisions — wrote on his social media platform X that his AI […]

Variety·Tech·6d ago
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The ChatGPT Connections You're NOT Using That Could Transform Your Work

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. I’ve changed how I use Claude and ChatGPT lately. They’ve become my digital dashboards, linked to many of the tools I rely on. I can ask Claude to add to my calendar, query my meeting notes, update me on my email, or find a passage I highlighted in my digital notebook. Claude Connectors and ChatGPT plugins connect to hundreds of services. These include Superhuman Ma

Utility Companies Just Made a Promise About AI They CAN'T Keep

The pledge was introduced in March, and has done little to quell concerns so far. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images In the face of backlash to concerns the AI boom will increase consumer electricity bills, the largest utility companies and data center developers in the US are now promising to do something about it. The Wall Street Journal reports that nearly 200 organizations have signed President Donald Trump's "rate payer protection pledge" that's meant to safeguard consumers

The Verge·Tech·6d ago
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The AI That Went ROGUE: What OpenAI Just Discovered

OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack  BBC OpenAI and Hugging Face partner to address security incident during model evaluation  OpenAI OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company  WISN OpenAI says its AI models escaped control and hacked into AI company Hugging Face  Fortune OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Went Rogue and Attacked a Digital Library  The New York Times

Google News·Tech·6d ago
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Meta Built AI Detection Tech — Then Made a FATAL Mistake

Content Seal sounds a lot like a less accessible and reliable version of SynthID. | Image: Meta / The Verge IIn March, Meta's Oversight Board called on the company to "meet its public commitments and employ its own tools" to help quell the spread of deceptive generative AI content across platforms. Meta responded in July by introducing Content Seal - an invisible watermarking technology that flags images generated by the company's new AI model. But it was basically a footnote buried in the com

The Verge·Tech·6d ago
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Honda's New Prelude: The HYBRID That Changes Everything

When it comes to enthusiast-geared Honda hardware, the Civic Si, Civic Type R, and Acura NSX often come to mind first for their revvy VTEC (Honda's form of variable valve timing) engines and playful chassis dynamics. The Prelude, on the other hand, less so. Instead, the Prelude is a technological study - still aimed at driving fun, but by way of integrating clever forms of engineering into a sleek grand touring coupe body. The second-generation Prelude's fuel injection was derived from F1. Then

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

The AI That Broke FREE and Did the UNTHINKABLE

The Terminator movies continue to become more premonition than fiction. On Tuesday, OpenAI revealed that two of its AI models hacked a startup—oh, and they did it completely on their own. That’s right: The AI models went rogue during an internal test of cyber capabilities and got into Hugging Face, an open-source AI community.  Hugging Face alerted OpenAI to what the latter is calling an “unprecedented cyber incident.” But don’t worry (read: worry a lot), as it won’t be unprecedented for long.

Samsung Just Unveiled Something That Could Change EVERYTHING

Samsung is set to reveal a new slate of foldables at this summer’s Galaxy Unpacked, which kicks off at 9AM ET / 6AM PT from London. In addition to a Galaxy Z Fold 8 that adopts a wider form factor, Samsung is expected to reveal an upgraded Z Fold 8 Ultra with a larger battery, and a refreshed Z Flip 8. We might see some new wearables, too, as rumors point to launches for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9. You can follow along with all the news from Samsung’s July Galaxy Unpacked below.

The Verge·Tech·6d ago
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Samsung Just Unveiled What Could REPLACE Your Phone

While we wait for Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, Samsung is polishing a design it already has on the market. I just spent three hours with my hands on the new Z Fold 8 Ultra, and all I can think about is how Samsung finally made the crease invisible. Samsung says it achieved this thanks to its new Flex Titanium display tech. Its foldable screens now utilize a titanium film that sits below the OLED panel, which Samsung says has 20-times the mechanical stiffness as opposed to the polymer film it

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

The Battery Breakthrough That Could Make Your Smartwatch UNSTOPPABLE

The squircle squad is here to stay. | Photo: David Imel / The Verge It's a year of refinement for the Galaxy Watch. With the new Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, which are being announced today, Samsung is more or less taking what people like about its watches and tweaking those elements to be better. The company has been doing this for the past few generations of its watch line, but this year's updates seem focused on shoring up Samsung's wearable weaknesses. Namely, battery life and

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

The Xbox Games Microsoft Kept From PC — Until NOW

Microsoft is expanding its Xbox backward compatibility efforts today by bringing original Xbox games to PC. An early preview release will see four classic Xbox games available on PC today, as part of a bigger effort to bring more Xbox console games to PC in the future. The first four games are Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy. You'll be able to purchase and download each of these games on PC, and they'll also be included w

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

The Smart Toothbrush That SHOWS You Where You Missed

The latest addition to Philips' Sonicare line of smart electric toothbrushes could take the guesswork out of your brushing routine. The Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige uses a third-generation AI model to provide real-time feedback on how you're brushing through a glowing ring on its base, while a touchscreen highlights areas of your mouth that may need more attention when you think you're done. The Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige is expected to launch in Europe and

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

Samsung's Foldable Phones Just Got a RADICAL Upgrade

Showing off the new Samsung Galaxy Fold 8. | Photo: David Imel / The Verge Samsung's latest round of folding Galaxy Z phones and updated smartwatches were announced at its July 2026 Unpacked event and set to launch on August 7th. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, Fold 8, and Fold 8 Ultra don't seem geared toward people who bought last year's model; Aside from a few design updates and AI features, there's not a whole lot that's new - unless we're talking about the Z Fold 8. The Z Fold 8 is the foldable that

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

Supercell Executive Makes SURPRISE Move to Gaming Startup

Gaming company Lil Snack has tapped Scopely and Supercell alum Bill Kang as its new chief operating officer. Since launching three years ago, Lil Snack now operates more than 20 daily games across platforms including Netflix, Peacock and Reddit, and has seen engagement grow 500% year over year, surpassing hundreds of millions of plays. Kang […]

Variety·Tech·6d ago

The MacBook Apple Is Testing That Could Change EVERYTHING

Following the MacBook Neo's huge popularity so far, Apple is reportedly developing an updated version of its budget laptop with a new processor and more memory, and even has plans to refresh the model with new colors. Following a similar report from analyst Tim Culpan earlier this year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the new Neo will run on an A19 Pro processor, which currently powers the iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max and the iPhone Air, unlike the current laptop's A18 Pro that was originally in the iPh

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

Samsung's Smart Glasses REVEALED — And They Look NOTHING Like You Expected

With a camera on every pair, Gogle and Samsung’s AI glasses face the same privacy problems as Meta’s. | Photo: Dominic Preston / The Verge Samsung has given us our first chance to check out its upcoming smart glasses in person, revealing two new designs and the first specs in the process, including an impressive 9-hour battery life. The glasses, developed in collaboration with Google and the eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, are due to launch this fall. Google and Samsung have be

The Verge·Tech·6d ago
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Why Anthropic Is CRUSHING OpenAI (It's Not the Tech)

Anthropic leaped to a $47 billion revenue run rate by May, compared to $9 billion in 2025. It’s the kind of growth that Menlo Ventures’ Matt Murphy says he’s never seen in 25 years of investing, not in the internet wave, not in mobile, not in the first cloud boom. Menlo led Anthropic’s $500M Series D, and Murphy has had a front-row seat as the company went from a pre-revenue, […]

TechCrunch·Tech·6d ago
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Why Automakers Want Your EV to Power Your HOUSE

Winter Storm Uri, the multiday freeze that slammed Texas in February 2021 and pummeled the state’s power grid, has been on Kenneth Kovar’s mind ever since. Though the resident of New Braunfels, northeast of San Antonio, didn’t lose power at the time, he wasn’t able to run his septic tank—it is independent from local systems. He had to fill his toilets with water from his backyard pool. So when Kovar, 64, bought a Ford F-150 last fall, his hope was to be better prepared for any new crisis. “I was

The Social Network With NO Algorithms or Ads Just Raised Millions

Yope, a fast-growing social app focused on private groups of friends and family, has raised $12.3 million in seed funding. Instead of chasing creators and algorithmic feeds, the startup is betting that the future of social networking lies in small, private communities powered by messaging, photo sharing, and AI features designed to strengthen real-world relationships.

TechCrunch·Tech·6d ago

Apple's Hidden Code Could LOCK You Out If You Miss a Payment

Code found in an iOS 27 beta would allow Apple to put a financed iPhone in "Restricted Mode" if it detects any missed payments, 9to5Mac reports. The finding follows a story from Bloomberg earlier this week claiming Apple is preparing to launch a new "Apple Upgrade" financing program for leasing new devices. iPhones in "Restricted Mode" would reportedly lose access to nearly all apps, except for basics like the Phone app, Settings, and the App Store. It uses a new "App Managed Features" system t

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

The Question Every Company Using AI Should Be TERRIFIED to Answer

AI has become very good at passing the tests we set for it. Stanford University’s 2026 AI Index Report captures the problem neatly. While AI models can master abstract logic, they often struggles with basic spatial reasoning tasks. For instance, a leading AI model could win gold at the International Mathematical Olympiad, yet it could correctly read an analogue clock only half the time. That is the paradox of AI. Exceptional in one domain. Unreliable in another. That unevenness matters because A

What Hackers Just STOLE From Your Chick-fil-A Account

If you’ve eaten at Chick-fil-A lately, your spicy chicken sandwich might have come with something extra – and it isn’t waffle fries. The country’s most popular chicken sandwich chain just got hit with a data breach targeting its most loyal customers. Chick-fil-A disclosed the incident this week, noting that it identified “suspicious login activity” on some of its Chick-fil-A One rewards program accounts last month. After conducting an investigation, the fast food chain determined that hackers mo

Apple's Price-Hiked iPads Just Got a Little CHEAPER Right Now

The iPad Pro M5 is one of the iPads discounted for the sale. | Image: The Verge A number of Apple products got more expensive last month, so we’re happy to find deals wherever and whenever we can. If you’re searching for a high-end iPad, one of the more notable deals currently happening is on the 13-inch iPad Pro M5 with 512GB of storage. Normally $1,699, it’s $150 off at Amazon, costing $1,549.99. It’s $100 off at Best Buy. This is the most premium iPad that Apple sells, with impressive perfo

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

Bose's NEW Speaker Wants to Reclaim Your Living Room's CENTER Stage

Bose is reviving one of its most recognizable product names with the launch of the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, the flagship wireless speaker in the company’s reimagined Lifestyle Collection. The new release is currently a bestseller on Best Buy, where it’s available in its Black and White Smoke colorways for $299. The speaker arrives alongside the […]

Variety·Tech·6d ago
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Nobody Knows How Bad Corporate AI Emissions Are—Until NOW

More and more companies are implementing artificial intelligence into both their internal workflows and their external products, and that AI use comes with an environmental impact. Already, AI data centers are driving a surge in electricity demand that is outpacing supply. But that impact likely isn’t showing up on all corporate sustainability reports yet, because accounting for corporate AI emissions is a challenge—particularly when companies are using closed AI models that don’t disclose their

This Fake Shopping Site Claims to Give You DOPAMINE Without Buying Anything

Shoes by ThreadTheory. Snacks by CrunchCove. Gadgets by SkyScribe. They’re all for sale on FakeHaul.com, a new competitor to online marketplaces like Temu. They offer the same bottom-of-the-barrel prices and massive selection of products. The only difference? None of the brands, products, or prices on FakeHaul are real—and that’s entirely by design. FakeHaul is meant to replace sites like Temu, not by offering better products or lower prices, but by offering no products at all. Instead, it merel

Workers Want Creative AI Tools — So Why Isn't ANYONE Using Them?

AI is changing how people view creativity in the workplace. While some leaders have touted AI as improving the creative process at their companies, there are also broader concerns about outsourcing the creative process to the tech. This week, an Adobe survey revealed that 90% of workers want to use creative AI tools at work, but only 9% actually report implementing any in their workflow. Adobe defined creative AI as tools that are applied to visual or imaginative tasks, like image and video gene

Breaking

Meta Just ESCAPED the Trial That Could Have Changed Social Media

Less than a week before Meta's lawyers were set to return to a Los Angeles courtroom, the plaintiff accusing the platform of inflicting harm dropped the case. Brought by 15-year-old Florida plaintiff going by initials R.K.C., the case was set to be the second in a set of bellwether trials meant to test legal arguments that social media giants allegedly broke the law by creating features that hooked and harmed teens. TikTok, Snap, and YouTube previously settled claims brought by R.K.C. for undisc

The Verge·Tech·5d ago
Business

The Job Postings That Don't Exist Are COSTING You More Than Time

If you’ve looked for a job in the last 12 months, odds are you’ve run into this sequence of events: You find a job description that matches your experience perfectly. You take the time to tailor your résumé to the listing, write the perfect cover letter, submit your application, and wait to hear back. Only you never hear back. In fact, no one does. You just applied for what’s now being called a “ghost job.” Ghost jobs are listings for open roles that a company has no intention of filling—externa

The ONE Thing You're Doing Wrong in Every Work Email

I was writing a work email and found myself spending an embarrassing amount of time staring at it before hitting send. The message was short, the ask simple. I’d already read it aloud three times, checked the grammar, closed my browser, and pulled up the draft on my phone as if it might look different in a smaller font. I wondered: Should I wait until tomorrow morning after they’ve had their coffee, add a “just” to soften the tone, or remove the sugary sweet compliment about the recent podcast e

You Can Now Experience Luxury Inside a NUCLEAR Missile Silo

Burrowed more than 100 feet in the ground, the concrete shell of one of the most fearsome pieces of Cold War infrastructure is being brought back to life. This November, the Twistflower Nuclear Missile Silo in Roswell, New Mexico, will reopen, not to house a nuclear missile, but to host a quirky three-day festival. Named Atomika, the festival is described by organizers as a gathering of scientists, artists, and explorers for “immersive art, deep inquiry, and powerful music.” Speakers on the line

Emirates Just Did Something NICE for Economy — Finally

You’ve just settled into your seat on an international flight. Next to you, a baby is crying. Somewhere down the aisle, another passenger has just unwrapped a tuna sandwich. And to make matters worse, you realize you forgot your neck pillow. Emirates might not be able to fix those first two problems, but the airline has just debuted a clever design that might address the third.  The U-Dream headrest also functions as a neck pillow. Designed for the airline’s Economy Class (its lowest flight tier

Why Away Luggage Is Now Targeting 12-Year-Olds

When it launched a decade ago, Away captured the hearts of millennials with its colorful, affordable suitcases with ridges. Those original customers are now in their thirties and forties, traveling around the world with their kids—many of whom are entering their tween years. Away wants to equip the entire family for their trips. This week, it launches a new collection called In-Between, aimed squarely at tweens and teens. The products were carefully designed with focus groups of young people, an

LinkedIn's 'Open to Work' Badge WORKS—But It Could Be Even Better

If you’re a LinkedIn user, you recognize it instinctively: Anyone with a green ribbon around their profile picture is in the market for a new job, and they want everyone to know it. LinkedIn’s “Open to Work” badge, which has now been part of the platform for six years, has become a distinct visual shorthand for frequent posters on the platform. Recently, however, its merits have come under fire.  On July 19, Ben Lang, an engineer at the AI coding platform Cursor AI, took to X with a message for

What This Airline CEO Knows About the Economy That You DON'T

Very few companies have a better real-time read on the American economy than Delta, and even fewer CEOs are more willing to say what they actually think than Ed Bastian. True to form, he shares what Delta’s booking data is telling him that the headlines aren’t, why he’s not convinced by AI until it moves his top line, and how he decided to yank congressional travel perks during the government shutdown.  This is an abridged transcript of an interview from Rapid Response, hosted by former Fast Com

The 5 Manager Behaviors That Make Your BEST Employees Quit

Whenever I coach managers or speak to executives, I simplify leadership down to its most practical expression: helping people succeed. Employees do their best work when they have the tools, support, clarity, development, and encouragement they need to thrive. When those needs go unmet, motivation fades and engagement drops. Eventually, people begin looking elsewhere. The uncomfortable truth is that not everyone promoted into management is equipped to lead others. Some managers inspire trust, gro

The MERGER That a Judge Just Stopped — And Why Hollywood Is in CHAOS

The Writers Guild of America is piling on in the effort to immediately stop Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Early Wednesday, the union filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction to bar Paramount and WBD from “closing or consummating” their merger or “taking any steps to integrate or consolidate their operations.” Judge Araceli […]

Variety·Business·6d ago

Long John Silver's Mass CLOSURE: See If Your Location Survived

It’s getting harder and harder to find a Long John Silver’s. When it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019, the quick-service seafood chain said it had almost 900 franchised locations in the United States. Today, its total U.S. store count is roughly half that number, and as the company continues to evaluate its physical footprint, its numbers keep declining. According to its newly issued franchise disclosure document, Long John Silver’s had just 479 locations as of the end of last year, 23 fe

The BIZARRE Partnership Between Kraft Heinz and Disney

The Kraft Heinz Company this week announced a new partnership. But it isn’t with another condiment brand, or even within the realm of food. The food and beverage giant is instead teaming up with the Walt Disney Company. The long-term partnership will bring 10 Kraft Heinz brands to Disney parks, resorts, and cruises across North America, and will give Kraft Heinz a leg up as its sales face an ongoing slide. Here are some of the most notable details from the unusual arrangement: Unexpected product

Why Your Generic Medications Could Soon Cost TWICE as Much

President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100% tariff on imported generic medications, which could raise costs for Americans unless drugmakers can move production to the U.S. by August 2028. In his latest swipe at the pharmaceutical industry, Trump posted on Truth Social Tuesday that imported generic medicines would be subject to a 100% tariff beginning in August 2028 that would rise to 200% in August 2029. The president’s goal is to reshore production “to protect the people of the Unite

Breaking

The $11 Billion Reason YouTube's Competitors Should Be WORRIED

Video giant YouTube, one of the world’s biggest entertainment businesses, continues to turn in double-digit increases in ad revenue. YouTube posted ad sales of $11.06 billion for the second quarter of 2026, up 12.6% year over year. The results exceeded Wall Street analysts expectations for ad revenue of $10.8 billion, per StreetAccount. That doesn’t include […]

Variety·Business·6d ago
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Nexstar Accused of VIOLATING Injunction in Tegna Board Battle

A coalition of 13 attorneys general joined with DirecTV on Wednesday in accusing Nexstar of violating an injunction by appointing the members of Tegna’s board. The two TV station groups were ordered in April to halt their integration and to maintain independent operations pending the outcome of an antitrust trial. But Nexstar has since appointed […]

Variety·Business·6d ago

25 'Cities on the RISE' With Better Job Opportunities in 2026

LinkedIn has released its second annual Cities on the Rise list, ranking the top 25 U.S. metro areas that it says have emerged as the fastest-growing destinations for jobs and new talent. The Microsoft-owned social network analyzed its labor market data to determine where professionals are landing jobs, employers are hiring, and new talent is launching their careers. Augusta, Georgia, earned the top spot for 2026. Other cities on the list include Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Louisville, Kentucky;

Politics

The Medical Emergency That Just Claimed a SENATOR's Life

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

Trump's NEW Tariff Plan Could Change What You PAY for Medicine

President says 100% tariff would be imposed on generic drugs made overseas after 1 August 2028 ‘for a one year period of time, and 200% thereafter’ Sign up for US Breaking News email US gas prices have continued to rise since the conflict with Iran resumed this month. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), a gallon of fuel is now just over $4 – almost a dollar more than a year ago. It comes as Brent Crude, the international oil benchmark, is now up by almost 2% to $90.92 a ba

Trump's Canada Tariffs Leave Maine Republicans SCRAMBLING for Distance

Trump’s Canada tariffs leave Maine Republicans scrambling for distance  Politico Trump’s latest tariff list reads like a perfectly stocked bar  The Globe and Mail Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods  NPR Carney says he and Trump will intensify trade negotiations after US imposes 50% tariffs  AP News Trump Is Squeezing Canada. Don’t Expect Carney to Roll Over.  The New York Times

Breaking

The Border Bill That Just Overcame Democratic RESISTANCE

GOP border bill clears hurdle despite Democratic push to add guardrails on ICE and DHS  Politico House Republicans move to make Trump's border policies permanent  Fox News Republicans advance bill to make Trump border policy permanent  Yahoo Deporting Women and Children First  National Immigrant Justice Center Freedom Caucus Wins Round as House Panel Advances Border Bill  Bloomberg Government News

Breaking

Should U.S. Authorities ARREST Netanyahu? Trump Just Shut Down the Idea

Mamdani says U.S. authorities should arrest Netanyahu, but Trump shuts down the idea  The Washington Post Mamdani reverses on pledge to arrest Netanyahu  Politico When New York City comes second: The problem with an Israel-first mayor  Fox News Mamdani has ‘no jurisdiction’ to arrest Netanyahu: Israeli ambassador  The Hill Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him  The New York Times

Why Parents Are FURIOUS About Their Babies' $1K Accounts

President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could hoist children out of poverty and give more Americans the chance to benefit from investments in the stock market. But some parents say they’re still waiting for the money to arrive. Trump on Wednesday plans to speak at a Georgia high school to promote the investment accounts, which offer $1,000 in seed money to every child born during his second term. The accounts went live July 4, two days before Trump rang the opening bells for both the New York

The Chinese AI Model That's TEARING Trump's Coalition APART

The release of Kimi K3, the latest model from Moonshot Labs, a Chinese AI firm founded by a former Carnegie Mellon computer science graduate, has shaken both the AI and political worlds. In an instant, the seemingly comfortable lead held by U.S. frontier AI labs over their Chinese competitors appeared to narrow sharply. K3’s release has rattled the chattering classes in Washington and Silicon Valley. In response, they have begun fighting among themselves. Samuel Hammond, director of AI policy at

Arizona Primary Results Reveal Who Really CONTROLS the GOP Now

Arizona primary takeaways: Trump’s picks prevail and a House Democrat survives  The Washington Post 6 Takeaways From Arizona’s Tense, Trump-Dominated Primaries  The New York Times Petersen, Lamb, Kolodin win GOP nominations; GOP superintendent race too close to call  AZ Family Trump trade envoy grilled about ‘tariff spree’ and price rises for Americans in Senate hearing – US politics live  The Guardian Arizona Governor Primary Election 2026 Live Results  NBC News

Trump Receives Four Fallen Soldiers From Iran War's DARKEST Hour

Trump honors return of four US soldiers killed in Iran war  USA Today Live updates: Trump attends dignified transfer of U.S. service members  NBC News Trump Attends Dignified Transfer for U.S. Servicemembers Killed in Middle East  WSJ Latest combat deaths show risk has shifted to troops far from Iran’s borders  The Washington Post Trump says he will 'honor our heroes' and attend dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base Wednesday  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Why ABC Could LOSE Its Broadcast License Over Trump

Are TV broadcasters obligated to carry the U.S. president’s comments live on their government-licensed airwaves? The current head of the FCC indicated that he believes they are. Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chairman of the FCC, said Wednesday that the agency will consider ABC’s decision to not carry a live broadcast President Donald Trump’s July 16 […]

Variety·Politics·6d ago

Congress Just Avoided a Shutdown — But at What COST?

House passes spending bill to head off government shutdown before midterms  The Guardian House passes bill to fund the government until after midterm elections  The Washington Post House and Senate take different paths to avoid shutdown before midterms  CBS News House votes to extend government funding, aiming to avoid an election year shutdown  NPR House Narrowly Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fight Looms  The New York Times

The 'MISLEADING' Social Security Email Under Fire From Beneficiaries

If you are one of the 63 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits, you’ll want to read on. (Some 54 million retired workers and 9 million of their survivors and dependents currently get a monthly check.) Before we get started, some facts to keep in mind: The Social Security Administration (SSA) is an independent agency of the federal government. Currently led by Commissioner Frank Bisignano, the original “proponents of SSA’s independence wanted to insulate it from everyday

International

The STAGGERING Price Tag Americans Are Paying for This CONFLICT

Trump Administration Live Updates: Hegseth Estimates Cost of Iran War Has Reached $37.5 Billion  The New York Times Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Hegseth says war has cost $37.5bn  Al Jazeera Pete Hegseth puts cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion as the Pentagon seeks more money from Congress  NBC News WATCH: 'You, sir, are the failure,' Sen. Peters tells Hegseth over lack of U.S. strategy in Iran war  PBS Live updates: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far during Senate testi

Breaking

The ESCALATION That Just Cost America $37.5 BILLION

US military says it launched 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy efforts  AP News As U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Nearly 100 U.S. Troops Injured in the Past Two Weeks: Iran War Live Updates  The New York Times Explosions in Iran as US launches new strikes  Al Jazeera Trump weighs Iran war expansion as fresh US strikes target Hormuz shipping threats  Fox News US Military Launches 11th Consecutive Night Of Strikes On Iran  NDTV

Breaking

Why Canada Just CANCELED a Ceremony With America

The ribbon-cutting celebration of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is no longer taking place after Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian goods A planned joint US-Canada ceremony Friday celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is no longer expected to take place after Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. In announcing the tariffs, the US president accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against US auto

Breaking

Why Ukraine's President Just Made His Most CONTROVERSIAL Military MOVE

Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s army chief and offers Fedorov ‘prominent position’  The Guardian Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests  CNN Ukraine war briefing: Mykhailo Drapatyi takes over as Kyiv’s top commander  The Guardian The Ukrainian General at the Root of the Latest Protests Against Zelensky  WSJ Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires his commander in chief after protests and major rift  NBC News

Japan Just Recorded Its First 'CRUELLY Hot Day' EVER

In April Japan coined new term kokushobi for days above 40C as country advises workers to wear shorts to the office to cope with stifling heat Japan logged its first official kokushobi or “cruelly hot day” on Tuesday since the new term for when temperatures top 40 degrees Celsius was introduced in April. The Japan Meteorological Agency coined the new designation to warn the public of the heat dangers of days that were once freak weather events but have now become more common. The central Japan c

Why Ukraine Just Fired Its Top MILITARY Commander

Zelensky ousts Ukraine’s military commander as major shake-up continues  The Washington Post Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests  CNN Ukraine’s War Effort Just Got a Reboot at the Top  Bloomberg.com Mykhailo Drapatyi: What to Know About Ukraine’s New Top General  The New York Times Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires his commander in chief after protests and major rift  NBC News

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The Michelin Chef Facing JAIL for What He Served Customers

Fine of 20m won (£10,108) could also be imposed for serving insect not approved for consumption under local law Prosecutors in South Korea have asked a court to sentence the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant to one year in prison for serving a dessert topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local food safety law. The request, made on Monday, also sought a 20m won (£10,108) fine for the company that runs the restaurant, Yonhap news agency reported. Continue reading...

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Ukraine Just Fired Its Military Chief After MASSIVE Protests

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests  Al Jazeera Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests  CNN Mykhailo Drapatyi: What to Know About Ukraine’s New Top General  The New York Times Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires his commander in chief after protests and major rift  NBC News The Ukrainian General at the Root of the Latest Protests Against Zelensky  WSJ

Australia's About to Tell China Something VERY Dangerous

Foreign minister Penny Wong will deliver speech criticising China’s recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Penny Wong will warn China that Australia and other neighbouring nations will not be bullied by its “provocative” actions, after its involvement in another “destabilising and dangerous” incident this week. The foreign affairs minister – who will deliver the address on Thursday in the Philippines, where the

The False Accusation That Just Led to JAIL

Isabel Rose, 26, given six-year sentence for blackmail and perverting course of justice after accusing British banker A British woman who reported being raped to police in Hong Kong has been sentenced to six years in prison for blackmail and perverting the course of public justice. Isabel Rose, 26, from south-east London, travelled to Hong Kong in early 2024 to visit a British banker she had met while travelling in south-east Asia. Continue reading...

The Secret Nuclear Deal Between Saudi Arabia and AMERICA

Saudis and US strike deal for kingdom to enrich uranium, reports say  The Guardian Saudis Reach Deal With U.S. That Could Let Them Enrich Nuclear Fuel  The New York Times US expected to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme  BBC Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal as Iran Missile Threat Persists| The 10-Point for July 22  WSJ Why a proposed US-Saudi nuclear deal worries some in Washington and the Middle East  Reuters

Nicaragua Just Announced It's CANCELING Elections Indefinitely

US secretary of state says international community should ‘join forces’ against authoritarian Ortega regime Nicaragua’s congress, controlled by the country’s long-serving president, Daniel Ortega, has announced a “work plan” to implement the authoritarian leader’s order that the country should no longer hold elections. The UN and the US strongly condemned Sunday’s announcement by Ortega, who has been in power since 2007 and, after a controversial constitutional change last year, now governs alon

The BRIDGE Trump Just Threatened to Bomb — And Why the World Is WATCHING

Iran War Updates: Trump threatens to bomb a bridge or power plant for every ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz  CBS News Live updates: Trump vows to hit one Iranian bridge or power plant for each ship Tehran strikes in Strait of Hormuz  CNN Trump threatens to escalate retaliatory strikes on Iran, bomb bridges  USA Today Trump says US will destroy a bridge or power plant for each Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz  AP News Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens Retaliation Against Civilian Tar

Maduro's U.S. Drug Trial Date SET — What Happens Next Could Reshape Venezuela

June 1 trial date set for Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in his US drug trafficking case  AP News Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s trial set to begin in June 2027  CNN Judge Sets June 2027 Trial Date for Nicolás Maduro, Captured Venezuelan Leader  The New York Times Venezuela's Maduro arrives in US court for hearing in drug trafficking case  Reuters June 2027 trial date proposed as ousted Venezuelan president due back in Manhattan court  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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Trump's SHOCKING Threat If Iran Strikes Again

Live updates: Trump vows to hit Iranian bridge or power plant each time Tehran strikes ships in Strait of Hormuz  CNN Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens Retaliation Against Civilian Targets if Iran Strikes in Strait  The New York Times Trump says US will destroy a bridge or power plant for each Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz  Dallas News Trump threatens to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for each strait of Hormuz attack – Middle East crisis live  The Guardian Trump vows to b

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Zelenskyy Faces PRESSURE to Reverse His Most Controversial Firing

Zelenskyy under growing pressure to reinstate sacked defence minister  The Guardian Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief  CNN Firing of Ukraine’s Top General Signals the End of an Era  The New York Times Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia  AP News From battlefield to bureaucracy, Ukraine's new military chief faces tests  Reuters

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Trump's BRUTAL Ultimatum to Iran That Could Reshape the ENTIRE Middle East

Trump says US will destroy a bridge or power plant for each Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz  AP News Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens to Hit Bridges and Power Plants if Iran Strikes in Strait  The New York Times Iran warns of regional turmoil if US threats and attacks do not stop  Al Jazeera US, Iran Suggest Peace Talks Aren’t Imminent as Attacks Widen  Bloomberg.com US launches another night of strikes 'to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners, commercial ves

Science

What Magic Mushrooms Do to Your BRAIN Long After the Trip ENDS

A single dose of psilocybin produced measurable changes in brain activity and possible changes in brain structure that lasted for up to a month. Participants who experienced the greatest increase in flexible, varied brain activity also reported more personal insight and later improvements in well-being. The findings suggest that the psychedelic experience itself may help people break free from entrenched patterns of thinking.

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The Robots That Are Making Salmon Fishing More HUMANE Than Ever

Right now, sockeye salmon season is peaking in Alaska. Some fishing vessels in the Cook Inlet have welcomed a new crew member, one who doesn’t complain about swells, eat, or even sleep—yet is able to harvest salmon more rapidly and humanely than any fisherman ever has. The newcomer is Poseidon S, a robot built by a startup called Shinkei Systems. Poseidon’s process sounds coldly mechanical but is in fact far more compassionate than the traditional methods, which often leave fish to slowly asphyx

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NASA's Shape-Shifting Mirrors Could Reveal Planets Like OURS

When NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches, as early as the end of next month, it will attempt one of astronomy’s most precise disappearing acts to date. The telescope will carry the first space-bound “active” coronagraph, an instrument that effectively erases most of the light from a star during photography. It will allow astronomers…

Scientists Just Found a Way to Remove the TOXINS Hiding in Your Food

In 2020, just after Winslow and Laura Robinson bought a farm in Maine, they were surprised to learn that sewage sludge had been used as fertilizer there decades earlier—and that the sludge had left behind “forever chemicals” that remained in the soil. Farmers in Maine have been at the forefront of uncovering a problem that exists on farmland across the country. Sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants has been widely used on farms since the 1970s, both to keep it out of landfills and provi

The Quantum Effect That Could REVOLUTIONIZE Energy

Researchers discovered a proton-assisted mechanism that greatly improves how triplet energy moves between quantum dots and nearby molecules. The proton briefly shifts position, helps coordinate electron movement, and then returns to where it started. This quantum-driven shuttle could offer a powerful new way to tune solar cells, lasers, and catalytic reactions.

What Sperm Whales Are HIDING From Boats

Researchers listening off the Caribbean island of Dominica found variations in the mammals’ audible clicks when marine traffic was close Sperm whales produce a specific pattern of clicking noises when they hear the noise of boats, researchers have found. The pattern is so distinct that the scientists who identified it said they can now use it to predict when ships are nearby. Researchers from Project Ceti (the Cetacean Translation Initiative), a non-profit research organisation working to decode

Health

Why MILLIONS Taking Weight Loss Drugs Face an ALARMING Risk

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

The Birth Control Method Now Linked to BRAIN Tumors

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

The 14 Hidden Factors That Could PREVENT Your Dementia

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

Why the FDA Might IGNORE Its Own Safety Warnings

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

The NEW Pill That Could Make Statins OBSOLETE

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

Why the Military's NEW Screening Has Experts ALARMED

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

The Health Worker Being MONITORED for Ebola in London

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 Diagnosis That Just Hit Longevity GURU Bryan Johnson

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

The Daily Habit That Could Keep Heart Disease AWAY

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

Why Going to Museums Could SLOW Your Biological Aging

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

Does TikTok's 'Early Bird Dinner' Sleep Hack ACTUALLY Work?

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

The 3-Color RULE That Could Transform Your Weight Loss

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

Why Your Morning Coffee and Energy Drink Have OPPOSITE Effects on Your HEART

For most adults, a daily caffeine habit may be safer for the heart than many people assume. A new American Heart Association review found that up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day, roughly three to five cups of regular black coffee, is generally safe and may even be linked to lower risks of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and Type 2 diabetes. But the source matters: highly concentrated energy drinks and shots can sharply raise blood pressure and trigger irregular heart rhythms.

The Disturbing Side Effect Ozempic Users Are Discovering on Their FEET

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

What Doctors Just Discovered About Ozempic Will SHOCK You

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 Cancer Warning Signs Young People Keep IGNORING

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among people under 50, and cases in younger adults continue to rise. Warning signs can include persistent bowel changes, recurring rectal bleeding, dark or narrow stools, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. These symptoms often have harmless causes, but they should not be dismissed, especially when they are new or ongoing. Early detection can greatly improve treatment outcomes.

Why the FDA Says Your Allergy Meds Could KILL You

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning individuals to steer clear of select antihistamine tablets due to the fact that the tablets may be cross-contaminated with an ulcer-treating drug that can cause “serious adverse events”—including life-threatening ones—in people who are hypersensitive to the ingredients. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? This week, FDA published a recall notice for a voluntary recall that Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories initiated over the week

How Many Cups of Coffee Could Actually PROTECT Your Heart?

The American Heart Association (AHA) states that up to 5 cups of black coffee a day is safe for most people. Image Credit: Filmstax/Getty The American Heart Association (AHA) published a statement confirming how much caffeinated coffee is safe to drink each day.  Adding flavorings like sugar, cream, and syrups to coffee can cancel out coffee’s heart-health benefits, however.  The statement noted that the higher levels of caffeine in energy drinks can be harmful to heart health. A growing bod

How Rumer Willis TRANSFORMED Her Understanding of Her Own Body

Rumer Willis is sharing how hormone tracking helped her better understand her cycle, and why she’s encouraging other women to better understand their reproductive health. Photo by Victoria Wall Harris Rumer Willis says hormone tracking helped her better understand her cycle. Experts say at-home hormone tests may help confirm ovulation and guide fertility planning. Willis hopes more women feel empowered to advocate for their reproductive health. When actress Rumer Willis gave birth to her dau

Is Lettuce SAFE to Eat Again? The Answer May Surprise You

A diarrhea-causing illness has taken over the US and the news cycle, but as officials try to trace its origins, many greens lovers are asking themselves the same question: Can I eat Lettuce now? The answer is maybe. Cyclosporiasis has spread throughout much of the US, with the multistate outbreak already affecting at least 1,645 people while 5,000 more cases are still pending further testing. The major outbreak has put food under added scrutiny—particularly lettuce. But the specifics have turned

Sports

The Soccer Match That Just SHATTERED U.S. TV History

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. Meanwhile, on the Spanish language side, […]

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EA Sports FC Crowns NEW Cover Athlete After World Cup RECORD

“EA Sports FC” has set World Cup recordbreaker Kylian Mbappé as its cover athlete for the “FC 27” Ultimate Edition, as well as the mobile version of the game created by Electronic Arts. Mbappé last appeared in the franchise four years ago. Since then, the world renowned French soccer player moved to Real Madrid in […]

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Why Fox Sports CEO Thinks World Cup HYDRATION Breaks Could Return

The World Cup wrapped over the weekend, but the TV industry may well be kicking it around for quite some time. Fox Sports lured massive crowds to the event even though “home teams” from the U.S. and Mexico were eliminated well before the tournament reached its late stages. A game between Argentinaand England averaged 15.063 […]

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The 'Jurassic Park' Star Who Just Lost His FINAL Battle

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

How Christopher Nolan Just Became Hollywood's Most POWERFUL Director

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 […]

'Mad Max 2' Actor Mike Preston Dies at 93

Mike Preston, known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” and Detective Bob Delaney in the Australian series “Homicide,” died June 8 in Florida. He was 93. Preston’s death was confirmed to Variety by his wife, Josie Preston. Preston, who was born Jack Davis, was an early U.K. chart-topping singer […]

Indie LGBTQ Dramedy 'Actual Nobodies' Gets Distribution Deal

Scatena & Rosner Films has acquired distribution rights for North America, Australia and New Zealand for the LGBTQ indie dramedy “Actual Nobodies,” written and directed by Alex Wyse. S&R picked the film up at this year’s Cannes Market. Germany’s Media Luna New Films has secured rights for all remaining territories. A U.S. release is planned […]

'The Pitt' Star on Emmy Nomination and Autistic Representation

HBO’s The Pitt has earned 25 Emmy nominations this year for its second season, leading all programs for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. Among the nominated actors is Tal Anderson, who plays Becca King. Anderson’s portrayal earned her, her first Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series category for the episode “5:00 P.M.”​

Sony Mulls Deal for Hollywood's Iconic Cinerama Dome

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 […]

Jennifer Garner Returns to '13 Going on 30' for Netflix REBOOT

Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer were spotted on set of Netflix’s “13 Going on 30,” filming a scene with Emily Bader, who stars in the new reimagining with Logan Lerman. Garner — who played Jenna Rink, the awkward teenager magically transported into her 30-year-old life as a high-powered, but messy, magazine editor — was already […]

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Games for Change 2026 Award Winners Revealed

The nonprofit organization Games for Change announced the winners of the 2026 Games for Change Awards at the G4C Awards Ceremony. The ceremony was held during the annual Games for Change Festival in New York, hosted by actors Anjali Bhimani (“Overwatch,” “Ms. Marvel”) and Osric Chau (“Supernatural,” “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency”). “It has been […]

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Why Jennifer Garner Just EXPLODED at Paparazzi Over Her Kids

Jennifer Garner recently told the “Shut Up Evan” podcast that paparazzi would go to dangerous lengths to get photos of her and her children. “If I went through a yellow light, 15 cars would go through the red behind me,” Garner said. “They would drive up onto people’s lawns, even on a hillside. We were […]

What Rebel Wilson's Defamation VICTORY Means For Hollywood Feuds

Rebel Wilson has prevailed in a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson’s feature directorial debut, “The Deb.” Justice Elizabeth Raper of the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney dismissed MacInnes’ defamation and breach-of-confidence claims on Wednesday and ordered her to pay Wilson’s legal costs. MacInnes sued over four sets of […]

The Korean Remake About Raising a Mistress's Child That's EXPLODING

Han Chae Young, the actor behind some of K-drama’s most recognized titles, has scored a hit with “Raising His Mistress’s Child,” a Korean-language remake of a global microdrama that generated more than $15 million in revenue. The series premiered July 10 on mobile-first platform FlareFlow and has already cleared 10 million cumulative views. The original […]

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Warner Bros. Just Unveiled Its Comedy Lineup — And It's BIZARRE

TLC in the U.K. has ordered a Top Trumps-themed panel show set to be hosted by comedian Katherine Ryan. Based on the card game and tentatively titled “Top Trumps: The Comedy Pack,” it will see Ryan in charge of proceedings as team captains Joel Dommett and Jon Richardson battle it out with classic card face-offs, […]

What Artists Just Did to This Abandoned HOSPITAL Will Shock You

Two medical staff members in white lab coats beckon, guiding us through the reception area of an abandoned Los Angeles hospital. Animated caricatures of personified emotions grace the walls. We sign in as patients and don orange hospital wristbands with the words, “Heal your heART. Who will you be when you leave?” The “doctors” escort us to the first of four floors lined with rooms reimagined as 10 different emotions—from joy and love to sadness and anger. The designs incorporate each room’s for

Venice Days Unveils Female-Driven Lineup Led by Mackenzie Davis THRILLER

Hungarian filmmaker Lili Horvát’s first English-language feature, “My Notes on Mars,” starring Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend, will open the Venice Film Festival’s independently run Giornate Degli Autori. The section has unveiled a richly assorted lineup featuring works by female directors and exploring the female universe, regardless of who is behind the camera. This years’s selection […]

Catherine Zeta-Jones Revenge Thriller 'Kill Jackie' Acquired by AMC

AMC Global Media has acquired the U.S. rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones’ upcoming revenge thriller series “Kill Jackie.” Starring and executive produced by Zeta-Jones and co-produced by Steel Springs Pictures and Fremantle, “Kill Jackie” is set to premiere this fall on AMC+ in the U.S. Based on Nick Harkaway’s bestselling novel “The Price You Pay” (which […]

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Tak Sakaguchi Joins Iko Uwais as NEMESIS in New Action Film

Japanese cult action star Tak Sakaguchi has signed on to play the nemesis of Iko Uwais in “Pendekar: Warrior,” an upcoming martial-arts feature marking Sakaguchi’s first major screen role outside his home country. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Sakaguchi, known to action devotees for his cult roles in […]

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BAFTA Tweaks Film Awards Rules and Updates AI GUIDANCE for 2026

The British Academy has unveiled new changes to its film awards eligibility and voting rules going into the 2027 awards, which are small tweaks compared to the substantial edits recently made by AMPAS for the Oscars. Among the major alterations is with the Outstanding British Film category, which now sees the longlist after the first […]

What HBO's Harry Potter Series Just REVEALED Will Blow Your Mind

Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled its 2026 “Back to Hogwarts” program, a global celebration marking the 25th anniversary of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” with a weeklong theatrical re-release, live fan events across four global regions and new glimpses of the upcoming HBO Original series. The celebration centers on Sept. 1, the date on […]

The Post-Colonial Film That's Creating BUZZ at Fantasia

South Africa’s Totem Zea and Dutch production company PRPL are teaming on “Third Wheel,” one of the big buzz titles this week at Fantasia’s Frontières Co-Production Market, combining entertainment in its propulsive psychological thriller drive plus a swingeing comment on post-colonial power dynamics in Africa.  To be directed by Zoe Ramushu, whose short “It Takes […]

The Star-Studded Dracula You'll Only Hear, Not SEE

Bram Stoker’s classic spine-tingler “Dracula” is getting all-new adaptations from Audible — in seven different languages, each with its own full-cast audio recording. Audible is adapting the Gothic horror novel for English, Castilian Spanish, French, German, Italian, Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. Each production features a full ensemble cast. The English-language production of Audible’s […]

The AI Film That Could Change Movies FOREVER

While Higgsfield AI’s most recent project, the fully AI-generated absurdist action sci-fi film “Hell Grind,” found some plot in a combination of ethnically vague heroes and monstrous villains, the company’s next project is set in the realm of Central Asian folklore. “Kök Börü,” a 15-minute animated short film, marks the studio’s first effort since it […]

Emily Watson Leads Star-Studded Sarajevo JURY

The Sarajevo Film Festival has unveiled the jury for its main feature competition, which is headed by actress Emily Watson, as previously announced. Joining Watson are filmmakers Athina Rachel Tsangari and Igor Bezinović, actress Sara Klimoska and CEO of the European Film Academy Matthijs Wouter Knol. The winners will be announced on Aug. 21. Tsangari, […]

Jason Alexander's DISTURBING Apology 15 Years Later

“Seinfeld” alum Jason Alexander issued an apology to reality star Courtney Stodden after she called him out on Instagram for filming an inappropriate comedy sketch her when she was a minor. Stodden was 17 years old when she filmed a Funny or Die sketch with Alexander that parodied “Dr. Phil” and other daytime talk shows. […]

Prime Video's Documentary That Will EXPOSE Lily Allen

A documentary about Lily Allen is coming to Prime Video. The streamer announced the feature-length doc on Wednesday, promising “an intimate portrait of the life and career of a global icon and voice of a generation.” The documentary comes after the explosive release of Allen’s fifth album, “West End Girl,” which marked her first record […]

Chris Rock's A24 Drama With a Cast You Won't BELIEVE

A24 has released the trailer for “Misty Green,” a new Hollywood drama written and directed by Chris Rock. The film’s logline reads, “Years after her Hollywood breakthrough, a talented actress whose career has stalled fights for her second act.” Rosalind Eleazar stars in the titular role, leading a cast of Rock, Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, […]

Scorsese and Spielberg Reunite While Zendaya Promotes NEW Spider-Man

July started off strong. Following Taylor Swift’s star-studded wedding extravaganza in New York City, the cast of “The Odyssey” dazzled at the film’s premieres in London and Paris. First reactions are only upping the excitement, with audiences movie-goers eagerly awaiting the film to hit theaters. On July 7, Dwayne Johnson launched his live-action adaptation of […]

The Hong Kong Drama Heading to Toronto That Everyone's TALKING About

Bill Kong’s Edko Films has come on board to represent “We Are Born Good,” the debut feature from Hong Kong writer-director Yeung Leung Chuen, handling world sales on the Cantonese-language drama. The film will have its world premiere in the Discovery section of the Toronto Film Festival. Chung Suet Ying, who won best leading actress […]

Why Travis Scott Is Working With Christopher NOLAN Now

“I was nervous as fuck,” Travis Scott says. That’s shocking coming from someone who just wrapped up the highest-grossing solo rap tour of all time, with raging crowds in the tens of thousands. But when Scott climbed atop a wooden table in an ancient castle on a remote Italian island to deliver some of the […]

How One Woman Signed Kendrick Lamar and Changed MUSIC

As the highest-ranking female executive in the music industry, the first female chairman of a global music company and the first woman to be named CEO of a major music publisher, Universal Music Publishing Group’s Jody Gerson enjoys an unimpeachable pedigree. A music publisher for the entirety of her professional career, she presides over one […]

Why Fox Says AI Should SUPPORT Human Creativity

Fox Entertainment has joined Disney, the New York Times, Adobe and other members of the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media (ARIAM), becoming the latest entertainment company to advocate for AI guardrails as many figure out how to navigate the technology’s impact on their businesses. “Fox is excited about AI’s potential to […]

Two Producers Just Launched a New VERTICAL Studio

TV and film producers Alon Shtruzman (“La Brea,” “Our Boys”) and Scott Einbinder (“Killer Joe,” “The Hitman’s Bodyguard”) are getting into the vertical micro-drama business. The producers have launched New Short Media, a studio alongside their 5X Media banner devoted to micro-storytelling. As part of the announcement, director Gev Miron and writer-producer Russell Rothberg (“The […]

TikTok Creator Makes Leap to Feature DIRECTING

Joel Courtney (“Super 8,” “The Kissing Booth” franchise) will star in and produce “Echo,” a psychological thriller marking the feature directorial debut of popular TikTok creator Zac Stracener. Stracener — who boasts 1.3 million followers on the short-form video platform — also wrote the independent film, which is described as “a character-driven thriller that dives […]

Comic-Con's Best Panels: 'Avengers: Doomsday,' 'Lanterns,' 'Percy Jackson' and More

From July 23-26, comic book aficionados, gamers, cosplayers and​ caped crusaders will descend on​ San Diego for Comic-Con. And​ as much as SDCC’s programmers​ focus on for superhero lovers and​ sci-fi nerds, this year’s lineup has​ a little something to satisfy every​ type of fandom — and create new​ bands of devotees. In addition​ to updates on the latest Marvel​ and DC projects, the major […]

'Stillwater' Series Based on Skybound Graphic Novel Set at Amazon

Amazon Prime Video has given a series order to a series adaptation of the Skybound graphic novel “Stillwater.” The project, which hails from writers Greg Berlanti and Carly Wray, was first reported to be in the works at the streamer last year. Prime Video has given the show an eight-episode order. “Stillwater” was created by […]

The Iconic Hollywood Theater That's RISING From the Dead

Viva la Cinerama Dome! Sony is officially reviving one of Hollywood’s most beloved and iconic movie theaters, which has been shuttered since 2020. Sony Pictures Entertainment, which began investing in exhibition with the purchase of Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in 2024, announced plans to reopen and restore the Cinerama Dome. The historic theater went dark during […]

An AI Created a Movie. Now It's Coming to YOUR Theater.

There’s no shortage of places to watch an AI-generated content, from TikTok to YouTube. But now “Gods Don’t Give Gifts,” a collection of four anthology shorts, is set to screen in movie theaters for a limited release in October as the latest project from Gossip Goblin, the moniker of the buzzy AI-focused YouTuber Zack London. The film, […]

Big Bang Theory Spinoff Returns With a Character NO ONE Expected

In a sea of perfunctory prequels and sequels, you have to hand it to a spinoff that actually comes up with a creative angle. Such is the case with “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” the third offshoot of “The Big Bang Theory,” which forms a useful contrast with its predecessors. The straightforwardly titled “Young […]

Casey Affleck's Gothic Mystery Assembles POWERHOUSE Cast

Casey Affleck has directed his third feature and first since 2019’s “Light of My Life.” “Company,” which wrapped earlier this year in Whistler, Canada, is a gothic mystery starring Nick Nolte (“Cape Fear,” “Die My Love”), Adelaide Clemens (“The Great Gatsby”), Ben Mendelsohn (“The Dark Knight Rises,” “The King”), Scoot McNairy (“A Complete Unknown,” “Speak […]

Award-Winning Film 'The Beast Is Not to Blame' Finds BACKERS

Costa Rica’s Dos de Patos has joined Páramo Films as co-producers of Luis Diego Pérez’s “The Beast Is Not to Blame,” which was recently awarded a film residency prize at the Desde El Centro showcase at the Costa Rica Media Market. Panamá’s Expansiva Cine has also boarded the project as a co-developer.  “The Beast Is […]

Spider-Man Merch Drop Includes LUXURY Watches and Collectibles

Marvel is spinning a wide retail web ahead of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Disney and Marvel have unveiled a new assortment of “Spider-Man” merchandise timed to Sony’s theatrical release on July 31. The collection spans apparel, accessories, toys, plush and collectibles from brands including Adidas, Aéropostale, Funko, Hasbro and Little Words Project. One of the […]

Tom Cruise Is Coming Back for 'Days of Thunder 2' — Here's Why NOW

Paramount’s “Days of Thunder” sequel is shaping up with Jonathan Levine (“50/50,” “Warm Bodies”) in negotiations to direct returning star Tom Cruise. Cruise will also produce the film alongside Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced the original 1990 racing drama. Will Staples wrote the script. The original film was directed by the late Tony Scott and followed […]

Glen Powell's Next Role Could Be His Most EMOTIONAL Yet

Richard Linklater and Glen Powell are re-teaming to take on the Pride of the Yankees. The pair, who previously collaborated on “Hit Man” and “Everybody Wants Some,” will join forces on an untitled Lou Gehrig film for Universal Pictures.  Gehrig is a Hall of Famer whose durability and endurance on the field (he played for a then-record 2,130 consecutive […]

Kenneth Branagh's New Drama Takes Him to the Scottish HIGHLANDS

Paramount+ has picked up the drama series “Laird” with Kenneth Branagh attached in the lead role. The series hails from Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth, the co-creators of fellow Paramount+ series “The Agency.” Jez is also the co-creator and showrunner of Paramount+’s “Mobland.” Georgia Lee is also a co-creator on the show. The logline for […]

Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G Returns This October on AMAZON

Sacha Baron Cohen’s secret Ali G movie, titled “Ali G: Who Iz I?”, has been officially unveiled by the comedian and Amazon MGM Studios. It will release in theaters Oct. 23. Cohen directed the movie, marking his feature directorial debut. Cohen filmed the movie secretly, just like he did for his “Borat” comedy in 2006 […]

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The Family Guy Character Getting His Own SHOW

The upcoming “Family Guy” spinoff focused on Stewie Griffin is building out its voice cast. Variety has confirmed that, in addition to Seth MacFarlane as Stewie, “Family Guy” mainstay Mike Henry will also lend his voice to the show, as will Kenan Thompson, Vanessa Bayer, Melissa O’Neil, Aaron Lee, and Jessica Lowe. “Stewie” was originally […]

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Why Nolan Fans Are SCRAMBLING to See The Odyssey

A new group of tickets for Imax 70mm screenings of “The Odyssey” was released this week, with many of the new screenings selling out within hours. In New York and Los Angeles, there are no Imax 70mm tickets available through Aug. 19, a sign of the frenzy to see Christopher Nolan’s epic in the premium […]

The MEGA-MERGER That Just Reshaped Hollywood FOREVER

The European Commission approved the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday, removing one of the few remaining obstacles to closing the $111 billion deal. As a condition of the approval, Paramount has already agreed to cancel its film distribution partnership with Universal in Europe within the next 13 months. A federal […]

The Slippers Christopher Nolan BANNED From His Sets

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has spawned countless debates since its blockbuster release — over representation and historical accuracy and, at least in my friend group, whether Travis Scott has iPhone face. But another, albeit much more benign, question has emerged during the press cycle this week: can an actor convincingly play an Ancient Greek god […]

Sophie Thatcher Is Done Being TRAPPED in 'Yellowjackets'

Sophie Thatcher knows what you think about her. She’s seen the headlines and social media posts. She’s dark. Maybe it’s the acting choices, like Natalie, her tortured teen on “Yellowjackets,” or an abducted missionary in “Heretic,” or the enslaved robot girlfriend in “Companion.” Perhaps it’s her Mormon upbringing, which she believes has fostered “a feeling […]

Disney Documentary Reveals SECRETS From Cameron, Feige, and Favreau

“Disney Worldbuilders,” a new documentary by Leslie Iwerks — granddaughter of Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, who co-created Mickey Mouse alongside Walt Disney, is set to premiere on Disney+ on Aug. 20. “Disney Worldbuilders” goes behind-the-scenes of how movies and franchises such as “Frozen,” “Zootopia” and more are turned into immersive worlds across the Disney parks. […]

The Pompeii Doc That Could Actually Attract a YOUNG Audience

In 2024, “Loki” star Tom Hiddleston reunited with the film’s executive producer Kevin R. Wright to create a documentary that wasn’t about a salacious murder, a cult or Hiddleston’s acting career. Instead, the duo set out to make a doc about Pompeii and the attempts of three real Romans to survive the ancient city’s final […]

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Why 'No One Really Liked' the Big Bang Theory Spinoff IDEA

As his megahit CBS sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” prepared to end its run, Chuck Lorre came up with a wild pitch for a spinoff. Not “Young Sheldon” — that prequel was already, on the air and doing gangbusters. No, Lorre had something even more fantastical in mind. “I had a strange idea that there […]

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Why Olivia Wilde Now Calls Elon Musk a 'CREATURE'

Olivia Wilde recently appeared on “The Louis Theroux Podcast” and slammed Elon Musk while also speaking out against misogynistic incel culture at large. “The Invite” director and star revealed she once toured Musk’s SpaceX headquarters and met the business tycoon long “before he turned into a creature.” “I really resent him now. I really deeply […]

Darren Aronofsky's AI Studio Is Raising $15 MILLION

Darren Aronofsky has showcased the work his new AI-forward studio Primordial Soup can do. Now he wants more money to do it. The company disclosed in a Securities and Exchanges filing last week that it was raising $15 million in cash in exchange for equity in the studio. The filing lists Aronofsky and his producing […]

'The Odyssey' Screenplay Is Now Available to BUY Online

Christopher Nolan fans can now bring the filmmaker’s latest epic home — no 70mm projector required. Nolan’s complete script for the blockbuster mythological adventure is listed on Amazon, where it’s already a No. 1 bestseller. Published by Faber & Faber, the 240-page paperback will officially release on Aug. 4 and is currently available for preorder. […]

Reba McEntire on 50 Years of Music and 'Happy's Place' Season 3

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, country music superstar Reba McEntire discusses celebrating her golden anniversary in music this year with a series of EP releases that pair a newly recorded song with several vintage tunes. McEntire also weighs in on how she’s navigated a turbulent TV marketplace to get her NBC comedy “Happy’s […]

Inside 10 Years of Reese Witherspoon's Production EMPIRE

Lauren Neustadter and Reese Witherspoon are having a big summer, with back-to-back high-profile releases: July’s debuts of “Legally Blonde” prequel series “Elle” on Amazon’s Prime Video and the Anya Taylor-Joy-led action miniseries “Lucky” at Apple TV. Premiering just two weeks apart, both shows are produced by Witherspoon’s media company, Hello Sunshine, which is coming up […]

Why Hollywood's Top Director Says Elon Musk's Opinions on Art Are WORTHLESS

Elon Musk’s crusade against Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has raised eyebrows in Hollywood after the newly minted trillionaire vowed that before the end of the year, his AI tool Grok “will make a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate and true to the art of Homer.” Musk also shared a three-minute clip […]

Inside 10 Years of Reese Witherspoon's Production EMPIRE

Lauren Neustadter and Reese Witherspoon are having a big summer, with back-to-back high-profile releases: July’s debuts of “Legally Blonde” prequel series “Elle” on Amazon’s Prime Video and the Anya Taylor-Joy-led action miniseries “Lucky” at Apple TV. Premiering just two weeks apart, both shows are produced by Witherspoon’s media company, Hello Sunshine, which is coming up […]

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What It's REALLY Like to Survive 'The Odyssey' in 4DX

There’s no question that seeing Christopher Nolan’s epic “The Odyssey” in 70mm and Imax – or both – is an expansive and breathtaking experience. But for cinephiles who have already checked off those formats on their list, what’s it like to watch the Matt Damon-starring, three-hour blockbuster in 4DX? The seat-rumbling, water-spritzing technology, available in […]

The Director Behind Parasyte Returns With a Netflix MYSTERY

Yeon Sang-ho is returning to the “Parasyte” universe with “Parasyte: Tamiya,” a new live-action series starring Shioli Kutsuna for Netflix, set to stream in 2027. The series marks another collaboration between Netflix and Yeon (“Hellbound,” “Parasyte: The Grey”), who developed “Parasyte: Tamiya” and co-wrote the script with Ryu Yong-jae. Wowpoint, the production company behind Yeon’s […]

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The Wildfire That Just EXPLODED to 950 Acres Near Bay Area

Little Fire: Firefighter injured, evacuations ordered as wildfire explodes to 950 acres near Pleasanton in Alameda County  ABC7 Bay Area Fast-growing wildfire south of Pleasanton prompts evacuation order in Ruby Hill  Pleasanton Weekly Little Fire burning south of Pleasanton in Sunol spreads; evacuations expanded  CBS News Evacuation Orders Expand Throughout Pleasanton As Little Fire Grows  Patch Bay Area Wildfire Prompts Evacuation Orders for Thousands of Residents  The New York Times

Evacuation Orders Issued as Fire THREATENS California County

Little Fire: Evacuation orders issued for fire burning near Pleasanton in Alameda County  KCRA Fast-growing wildfire south of Pleasanton prompts evacuation order in Ruby Hill  Pleasanton Weekly Little Fire: Firefighter injured, evacuations ordered as wildfire explodes to 1007 acres near Pleasanton in Alameda County  ABC7 Bay Area The Little Fire Sunol near Pleasanton Fire Evacuations  KRON4 Evacuation Orders Expand Throughout Pleasanton As Little Fire Grows  Patch

The California Wildfire That Just Consumed Over 1,000 ACRES

East Bay wildfire burns more than 1,000 acres near Pleasanton, injures firefighter  San Francisco Chronicle Fast-growing wildfire south of Pleasanton prompts evacuation order in Ruby Hill  Pleasanton Weekly Little Fire: Firefighter injured, evacuations ordered as wildfire explodes to 1007 acres near Pleasanton in Alameda County  ABC7 Bay Area The Little Fire Sunol near Pleasanton Fire Evacuations  KRON4 Bay Area Wildfire Prompts Evacuation Orders for Thousands of Residents  The New York Times

Thousands FLEEING As Bay Area Wildfire Spreads Out Of CONTROL

Bay Area Wildfire Prompts Evacuation Orders for Thousands of Residents  The New York Times Fast-growing wildfire south of Pleasanton prompts evacuation order in Ruby Hill  Pleasanton Weekly Little Fire: Firefighter injured, evacuations ordered as wildfire explodes to 1007 acres near Pleasanton in Alameda County  ABC7 Bay Area The Little Fire Sunol near Pleasanton Fire Evacuations  KRON4 Evacuation Orders Expand Throughout Pleasanton As Little Fire Grows  Patch

Are You Suffering From Creativity PARALYSIS?

We’ve all heard of analysis paralysis—that maddening loop where overthinking prevents any decision from being made. But in a recent podcast conversation with Beri Meric, founder of Ivy, I was asked a really great question: What about creativity paralysis? The more I sat with the question, the more I realized it’s one of the most underdiagnosed productivity problems leaders face today. I define creativity as the toggle between wonder and rigor—the balance of open-ended imagination and disciplined

Tropical Storm Bertha Is HITTING the Gulf Coast Now

Tropical Storm Bertha impacting northern Gulf Coast. See forecast map and its path.  CBS News Beaches closed and sandbags filled as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast  NBC News Tropical Storm Bertha is messy and lopsided. That's important.  USA Today Bertha likely to reach Louisiana coast on Wednesday  WAFB Tropical Storm Bertha headed toward New Orleans, effects Houston with outer rain bands Wednesday night  Click2Houston

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No, the Olive Garden Pasta Pass Is Not Like Voting

The never-ending debate about voter ID has come to the home of never-ending pasta. Over the past few days, a clarification from Olive Garden about guests providing ID to use their Never-Ending Pasta Pass has become a flashpoint for prominent conservatives. Several have seized on the comic possibilities of boasting that the preeminent fast-casual Italian chain is more vigilant about fraud than Democrats. “It shouldn’t be harder to get a mid fettuccine alfredo,” the argument goes, “than it is to v

The Whales Finally ESCAPING Their Captive Nightmare

Whales flown to US aquariums after long-running saga in which Marineland had threatened to euthanise them Six beluga whales have at last left Marineland, the embattled Canadian marine park in Niagara Falls that previously threatened to kill its own animals, and are arriving at US aquariums this week. While the whales’ journey into the US marks the end of their long and controversial saga of captivity in Canada, advocates say the new conditions, though superior to Marineland, could bring continue

The Transit Change That Will Save Commuters MILLIONS

Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January  BBC Andy Burnham says £2 bus fare cap in England being paid for by 're-prioritising' money  BBC Burnham to review early prisoner release scheme amid anger over potential freeing of PC Harper’s killers – UK politics live  The Guardian Britain's new PM promises to cap cost of bus tickets  Reuters Andy Burnham pledges to cap bus fares... but funding descends into farce  The Telegraph

Independent Autopsy Reveals UNDETERMINED Cause of Nolan Wells' Death

Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results in ‘undetermined’ cause and manner of death  NBC News Nolan Wells’ Close Friend Breaks Silence on What He Saw Hours Before Teen Died  People.com Nolan Wells remembered for his gentle spirit as Rev. Al Sharpton demands truth about his death  AP News TODAY: Ben Crump to reveal independent autopsy findings in Nolan Wells case  WLOX Nolan Wells' family to announce independent autopsy findings on Wednesday  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Tropical Storm Bertha Just Hit Land — And THREE States Are DROWNING

Live updates: Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana, flooding hits Virginia & Carolinas  FOX Weather Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific  AP News Is Bertha a sign of things to come this hurricane season?  USA Today Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in south Louisiana  Axios Bertha to dissipate in 48 hours over Texas while heat builds through Friday. 7/22/2026  WESH