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How Workers Are Really JUDGING Their Company's AI Rules

For years, brand reputation was built on straightforward outputs: the product worked, the service delivered, and the mission statement said the right things. But, behind the scenes, a sophisticated cohort has quietly moved the goalposts. Data from our latest 2026 Brand Expectations Index reveals that knowledge workers—the professionals closest to enterprise buying decisions, talent pipelines, and industry conversations—have changed how they evaluate a company. They no longer just audit what your

Why Robot Bylines Are Quietly DISAPPEARING

The most obvious use of generative AI is writing. It’s right there in the name—large language models (LLMs) are all about reading, organizing, analyzing, and conjuring words—which is exactly why many in the journalism profession have been going through a kind of existential crisis these past few years. And the crisis isn’t just theoretical. As artificial intelligence systems get better at writing, a growing number of newsrooms are using AI to help not just with analysis, process, and ideas, but

The $18 Billion CEO Who Says Data Centers Are BROKEN

For the past few years, the AI infrastructure race has been driven by the assumption that larger artificial intelligence models require larger data centers. That idea has fueled an extraordinary wave of spending. In rural Richland Parish, Louisiana, for example, Meta is building one of the world’s largest AI infrastructure projects. Its Hyperion campus is expected to cost more than $50 billion and run on about 5 gigawatts of power, roughly the output of five nuclear reactors. But as these facili

Why Framework's Premium Laptop Just Got DOWNGRADED

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro configuration you wanted may not be available for a while. | Image: Framework RAMageddon has claimed yet another victim, with Framework now announcing a "major and unfortunate" pricing update for its upcoming premium laptop - which also impacts folks who preordered it. Memory configurations for the Laptop 13 Pro have been adjusted after Framework says it received cost updates from its memory supplier that "are more than double that of the prior inventory." While Fra

The Verge·Tech·5d ago
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Google's New Login Method That REPLACES Your Password

Google announced yet another way to gain access to your account if you get locked out, forget your password, or don't have access to the phone, computer, or two-factor authentication apps you typically use. As the name implies, selfie video lets you capture a short video of your face on a mobile device or PC, which is then compared to an earlier video that Google keeps on file to confirm you're the account owner. Setting up the selfie video feature simply requires you to look at your device's ca

The Verge·Tech·5d ago
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Where AI Giants Stand on the Rules That Could DESTROY Them

Anthropic has doubled down on its position as the AI company pushing hardest for industry regulation, announcing on July 21 that it plans to donate another $20 million to Public First Action, a political group that advocates for government-imposed safeguards on AI. The contribution brings Anthropic’s total donations to the group to $40 million. It comes as the midterm elections in the U.S. draw closer and AI legislation remains a political hot button. “We’ve long argued that frontier AI companie

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Why Samsung's New Folding Phones Are So Boring It's BRILLIANT

Recently, when talking to Samsung Electronics America Executive VP of Mobile Experience Dave Das about the company’s new Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra phones, I offhandedly referred to the whole category of folding phones as “a novelty.” Das didn’t tell me I was wrong. But he did politely try to reframe my thinking about the new models, which Samsung unveiled on Wednesday at a Galaxy Unpacked event in London. “Some call it a niche product, some call it a novelty product,” he told me. “

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The Anti-AI Font Created With AI That's Breaking EVERYONE's Brain

When a close friend of Eric Lu, a software engineer, noticed her grandmother losing motor skills, she asked her to write down her name on a piece of paper as a keepsake—maybe she could use it for a tattoo later on. But thanks to Lu and artificial intelligence, the handwriting was digitized, becoming a font for her to use in the future. For Lu, the intersection of technology and typography—and the benefits it can bring to individuals like his friend—has been a long running intrigue. That’s why

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The Device That Claims to ELIMINATE Tattoo Pain Forever

Getting tattoos can hurt. But people who’ve gotten one using Microdot Tattoos, a new applicator from the London-based skin technology company CipherX, say it hurts less than brushing your hair. Rather than a traditional tattoo needle that painfully punctures past the epidermis and requires weeks of aftercare, Microdot Tattoos uses capsules with dissolving microneedles that are basically painless, the company claims, and the tattoos they produce require just 48 hours of aftercare. [Photo: CipherX

Why Right-Wing Boomers and the Left Are United Against Data CENTERS

A person holds signs during a nationwide protest against AI data center expansion outside Peace Hall in New Port Richey, Florida. | AFP via Getty Images On a gray, humid Saturday morning in central Florida, a little under a dozen people gathered outside the Spring Hill Branch Library to protest the construction of a hyperscale data center in their community. There was no immediate threat - the Hernando County commission had unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on such developments in Jun

The Verge·Tech·5d ago
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Why AI FRICTION Means You're Doing It RIGHT

Every corporate announcement seems to be about an “AI-first” launch or a new agent. On paper, it looks like a revolution. On the ground, it feels a lot more like chaos. Rushing these tools out is slowing teams down, forcing endless rework, and confusing everyone involved. Naturally, when leaders see their teams slowing down after getting AI tools, they panic. The immediate assumption is often that the technology is broken or the strategy failed. But moving slower isn’t a sign of AI failure. It’s

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Energy Transmission and U.S. Threats Against Chinese AI

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The power line that could reshape New York’s grid is hitting snags  During a heat wave on July 3, New York State’s grid imported enough electricity from Canada to meet about…

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The AI Era Just Claimed HUNDREDS of Jobs at This Company

Monday.com has just become the latest company to lay off its employees in favor of AI.  On Wednesday, July 22, the work management software firm announced that it will lay off about 20% of its workforce, or just over 600 employees.  The news came through a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in which the Tel Aviv-based company said it had “initiated a restructuring plan.”  In the SEC filing, Monday.com stated: “The Plan reflects the Company’s ongoing transformation of its pr

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Apple Just Sued OpenAI — And the FUTURE of Your Phone Hangs in the Balance

Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Hayden Field, The Verge’s senior AI reporter, about the major trade secrets lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI and what this tells us about OpenAI’s future. By now I’m sure most Decoder listeners are familiar with Apple’s allegations in this case. The company says a number of ex-Apple employees at OpenAI targeted Apple’s trade secrets in job interviews and even downloaded files from Apple’s servers related to hardware manufacturing. The claims are shocking, altho

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

Amazon's Best Streaming Sticks Just Got 40% CHEAPER

There’s no shortage of great shows and movies to watch, but discovering something new isn’t always easy. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Plus and Fire TV Stick 4K Max come with redesigned software that aims to make it easier to finding something you’ll like, and both 4K-ready streaming sticks are back to their lowest prices to date. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Amazon’s fastest, most feature-packed stick, is $34.99 ($25 off) at Best Buy and Target, while the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus with fewer capabilities

The Verge·Tech·5d ago
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Xbox's Shocking New Plan: Watch ADS to Play Games FREE

Xbox is rolling out a test for ad-supported cloud gaming that will be available on a voluntary basis for members of its fan-feedback community, Xbox Insiders. Beginning Thursday, Xbox Insiders with an Xbox account will have the option to try out the free, ad-supported experience via a selection of games the players already own, including […]

Variety·Tech·5d ago
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The $1 Billion Fine That Just Hit GOOGLE

The European Union on Thursday hit hit Google with a fine of 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the technology behemoth broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its ubiquitous search engine to corral consumers towards its own services and apps to the detriment of competitors. It was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in reining in some of the world’s largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing. It has done so despit

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OpenAI's Model Just Did Something It Was NEVER Supposed To Do

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. I’m Mark Sullivan, a senior writer at Fast Company, covering emerging tech, AI, and tech policy. Sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here. And if you have comments on this issue and/or ideas for future ones, drop me a line at sullivan@fastcompany.com, and follow me on X @thesullivan.  An OpenAI model escaped its sandbox and hacked into Hugging Face during a sec

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Amazon Just Changed Where You Can Play VIDEO GAMES Forever

The new strategy that Amazon gaming exec Jeff Gattis talked to The Verge about last month is getting clearer now that Prime Video has added a new Games tab on Fire TV devices. With Prime Gaming, Amazon Game Studios, and Luna now combined into one organization, it's aiming at the more casual audience of people already using Prime Video to stream movies, TV shows, and sports, instead of trying to compete directly with "core" gamers playing MMOs and shooters. Luna was already included in Prime, but

The Verge·Tech·5d ago
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Tesla's Robotaxi Dream Is Hitting a BRUTAL Wall

In an earnings call yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk did his best to paint a positive portrait of the company's robotaxi program. New cities are being added, more miles are being driven, and more people are experiencing Tesla's unsupervised vehicles. But Musk's typical bullishness seemed to be absent from the call, as the occasional trillionaire sought to temper expectations about the program's future. "We're going as fast as humanly possible in scaling Robotaxi," Musk said, "while trying to ens

The Verge·Tech·5d ago
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Runway's New AI Tool Could Change How EVERY Video Gets Made

Runway no longer wants to be just another AI model company. It wants to become the infrastructure layer for generative media. On Thursday, the startup launched Runway Media Router through Runway Dev, its developer platform, released earlier this month, that provides API access to a growing roster of third-party image, video and audio models alongside […]

TechCrunch·Tech·5d ago
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Geekbench 7 Will Push Your Device HARDER Than Ever Before

Primate Labs is releasing Geekbench 7, the latest generation of its popular benchmarking tool. Geekbench 7 features new video and audio encoding / decoding tests, a redesigned multi-core test, and larger, more demanding datasets for CPUs and GPUs to crunch through. It otherwise looks and acts just like Geekbench 6, and a Pro license will cost the same $99 (discounted to $79 until August 6th). A Geekbench 7 Pro license allows for offline benchmarking that doesn't get uploaded to the Geekbench Br

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

Corsair's Stunning Glass PC Case Just Got CHEAPER

If only the air looked this cool as it flows through the Frame 4500X RS. | Image: Corsair On the hunt for a PC case that’s loaded with features and has a unique look? Amazon, Best Buy, and Corsair are selling the Corsair Frame 4500X RS for $119.99, a $70 discount from the usual price. The versatile case supports motherboards up to EATX, GPUs up to 460mm in length, and has a seamless panoramic glass window that wraps around its front and left side. The case includes three fans with reverse roto

The Verge·Tech·5d ago
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Google's New Login Method Eliminates PASSWORDS Entirely

To keep accounts safe from malicious intruders, having various passwords and authentication steps has become the norm. With that comes an oh-so-common predicament: doing such a good job securing an account that even you can’t get back in. A new Google feature aims to solve the problem. Today Google announced a new sign-in method: Selfie Video. Essentially a live video selfie, the feature is designed to help users access their account when they forget their password or don’t have their usual ph

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Why Tinder Is Betting on REAL LIFE as Gen Z Quits Swiping

Tinder has announced a global expansion of Tinder Events, its in-app feature designed to help singles connect IRL through shared interests.  The Match Group-owned brand introduced Events in March 2026, starting with a pilot program in Los Angeles. Since its pilot’s launch, Tinder has held over 60 in-person events in Los Angeles, drawing engagement from 66% of all eligible active users in the market. Tinder discovered that activity-based experiences resonated most. A 60-person candlelight cerami

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Patreon Just Cut One in Five Workers—Here's What FAILED

Patreon is laying off 20 percent of its workers, or around 93 employees, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a memo to employees, Patreon CEO Jack Conte writes that the company isn't making these changes "because we believe AI replaces humans," but says AI has "fundamentally transformed the tech industry, including how we work, how we build products, how we communicate, and more." That shift has changed "how we operate and organize," Conte writes. During an interview on Decoder, last month, Con

The Verge·Tech·5d ago
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Why Even AI Can't Stop Obsessing Over JAPAN Right Now

Everyone is obsessed with Japan as of late. People want to travel there, watch the movies, eat the food, and wear the fashion. But it appears the fascination has since trickled down, and now even AI can’t stop talking about Japan. Ask ChatGPT what culture intrigues it, or Claude what country it considers its favorite. Odds are, they will in some way or another reference Japan in their responses. The seemingly random fixation that LLMs develop on specific cultures has become widespread enough th

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The Creator Platform Quietly Cutting One in Five JOBS

Patreon, the creator-focused monetization platform, said on Thursday it was laying off 20% of its employees as it changed how its internal structure operates. The cuts will affect 93 Patreon employees, who will be given at least 16 weeks of severance payments. In a note to staff posted online, CEO Jack Conte said the company’s […]

Variety·Tech·5d ago
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How to Survive When AI Search BURIES Your Business

It used to be “I’ll Google it.” Now, many people just ask their LLM of choice. They type their question, and they get their answer without ever visiting a website. In fact, more than 80% of searches now end without a click. It is a fundamental change in how companies get discovered, and how a company navigates this change determines whether it’s visible or invisible. THE END OF THE RANKING ERA For years, the goal was to rank for the keyword. Get on page one. Beat your competitors. The strategy w

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The Smart Home Hub That Just Got $80 CHEAPER

Echo Show's 21 attached to the adjustable stand, which is sold separately (and also discounted). | Image: Amazon Split between buying a smart calendar, a kitchen TV, a smart home hub, and a smart display? Amazon’s Echo Show 21 is all of those things in one, with a huge 21-inch screen. You can use it to control your smart lights, glance at recipes, watch TV shows, and more. Currently, Best Buy and Home Depot have the product on sale for $319.99 (usually $399.99), matching the lowest price we’ve

The Verge·Tech·4d ago
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Alexa Just Got an Upgrade That Makes Your Current Commands Look PRIMITIVE

Amazon is launching an update to its Alexa Plus assistant that will allow it to connect to smart home devices in new ways. With the update, Alexa Plus can link up with tech from Bosch, Delta, Ecovacs, iRobot, Yale Home, Whirlpool, Tapo, Eufy, and others, while automatically routing requests to the correct device. In an example shared by Amazon, a person with a supported washing machine can say, "Alexa, my kid's soccer jersey could use a deep clean, but the tag says cold wash only." From there, A

The Verge·Tech·4d ago
Business
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What Happens When Your Paycheck CONFLICTS With Your Conscience

People are more likely to stay at their job when their values and the organization’s mission are clearly aligned. But not every task you are asked to do may fit with your personal system of values. What should you do when asked to do something that causes you discomfort, because it compromises something you hold dear? Up front, it is important to acknowledge that values conflicts are common. Almost any situation in life involves conflicts between values, but we have developed strategies for deal

Why We're Forcing the Most CREATIVE Workers Out of Their Jobs

Most women have heard the stereotypes about “mom brain”: According to conventional wisdom, mothers—especially new mothers—neurologically reorient around their children, leaving their minds foggy and forgetful. Never mind putting them on that big project at work. (They’ll be lucky if they can find the building.) But while science has shown motherhood can alter brain structure, the stories we tell about those changes are often incomplete—and, if we’re being honest, sexist. They ignore the truth th

The simple way to get other people to prioritize your work

Someone in another department Slacks you: “Hey, quick favor . . . any chance you could get this to me by Friday?” No context on why it matters, no acknowledgment of what’s already on your plate, just an ask. You’ve probably sent a version of that message yourself, and you’ve almost certainly seen your own request sliding to the bottom of someone else’s list, with nothing you could structurally do about it. That’s the wall almost every professional eventually hits: The work requires people across

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How the World Cup Just Saved Peacock From DISASTER

Comcast said its second quarter was boosted by revenue tied to World Cup telecasts on the company’s Spanish-language Telemundo network as well as the Peacock streaming service, which achieved profitability for the first time, but the company still faced headwinds in its cable and broadband business and saw profit in the period decline due to […]

Variety·Business·5d ago
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Why Your Emotions Will Determine Your Next PROMOTION

Many businesses discuss emotional intelligence, but in practice, this concept has remained in the background for quite some time. Sure, you see many references to it in management and leadership literature. However, employers didn’t consider it as a factor when it came to actual performance reviews and hiring decisions. This is what happens to anything they consider “soft skills.” In the culture of most countries in the Global North, the word “soft” alone suggests something less important than w

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How Target's $50 Designer Dress Could Signal a Fashion COMEBACK

This weekend, Rosie Assoulin will do something she’s hasn’t done in 14 years of running her namesake label: sell a dress for under $50. The award-winning designer—a red-carpet favorite of Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Karlie Kloss for her sculptural silhouettes and joyful, saturated colors—is collaborating with Target on a collection of dresses, matching sets, handbags, and sandals. Collaborations are nothing new for Target. The retailer practically pioneered the high-low designer collab, spending the e

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Why TelevisaUnivision Lost MONEY Despite World Cup Success

Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision said it posted a loss in the second quarter despite a swell of revenue from its rights to air the World Cup in Mexico, a sign of the challenges the company, formed from the combination of Univision in the U.S. and Grupo Televisa in Mexico, continues to face. The company posted […]

Variety·Business·5d ago

Why a Quarter of Your Coworkers Feel TRAPPED in Their Jobs

Wake up early, head to work, go to sleep and repeat. Maybe try and find some time to eat and see some loved ones in between. That’s the reality for most working Americans in society today. The only upside, if you’re lucky, is getting work in a field that you love. Or so you would think. A new report from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America states that one out of four U.S. employees is experiencing “job lock.” This is a phenomenon where employees stay in their current positions

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Why Workplace Bullying Is Finally OVER

Toxic bullying in the workplace is usually discussed as an HR issue. But what happens when the bullying is happening inside executive ranks, boardrooms, and positions of power? I am the Founder, Chair and CEO of the Exceptional Women Alliance Foundation and Dr. Joanna Dodd Massey is one of our awardees. She has spent more than 30 years inside corporate power structures. Joanna is a psychologist, public company board director, and former Fortune 500 executive, who has advised CEOs and board chair

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Why Your Exit Interviews Are FAILING

“She didn’t quit because she didn’t love the job. She quit because her son’s school kept calling her out of meetings, because the after-school program in her neighborhood closed, because by the time she got home on two buses she had nothing left. None of that appeared on the exit survey.” Her manager told me this story when I asked what he wished the company’s people team understood. He’d lost four high performers in 18 months—all for reasons that never made it into a data field, because no exit

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What Cotton Taught Me About LEADERSHIP

For much of my career, global supply chains were built around a simple premise: Optimize for efficiency. But after working across the global cotton industry—one of the world’s most interconnected supply chains—I’ve seen how quickly that model can be tested when disruption becomes the norm. Today, climate volatility, geopolitical shifts, trade uncertainty, and rising sustainability expectations are reshaping how companies operate. Few industries offer a clearer view of these forces than cotton. A

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The Annoying Tactic That's FORCING Bosses to Let Workers Stay Home

Employers have made considerable efforts and obtained remarkable results in asking workers to spend more time in the office over the past two years. But while even complying employees usually regret the decreased flexibility those tighter rules involve, some defiant staffers are resorting to tricky ways to safeguard their cherished work-from-home permissions: by being sufficiently irritating to their colleagues and managers that they’re allowed to work remotely in order to give everyone else som

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The Number That Just Made Wall Street PANIC

Dow tumbles 400 points as Brent crude tops $100, Alphabet and Tesla drop: Live updates  CNBC Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sell off as rising oil prices, bond yields, and AI capex weigh  Yahoo Finance Infrastructure Threats Rattle Markets  WSJ Wall St falls as Big Tech earnings rekindle AI spending worries; oil hits $100  Reuters Stocks Fall on AI Jitters as Oil Lifts Bond Yields: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com

The FCC Decision That Could Reshape Who OWNS Your Local News

Broadcast TV station owners have been stuck in media’s wilderness for most of the past two decades or so as the internet and streaming have defined the state of the art in television. But this year, independent broadcast TV station owners are being heard as they haven’t in years by crusading Federal Communications Commission chairman […]

Variety·Business·5d ago
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Unemployment Filings Hit Number Not Seen Since NIXON Era

U.S. applications for jobless benefits tumbled to the lowest level in more than five decades last week as layoffs remain historically low despite global economic uncertainty. The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits in the week ending July 18 declined by 22,000 to 187,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s the fewest number of weekly applications since the week ending Sept. 6, 1969, according to Labor Department data. It’s also well below the 215,000 new applicatio

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The Hidden Career Tax Working Mothers NEVER Escape

Parental leave looks great on paper, but many working mothers who take it have seen missed promotions, unfair performance reviews, or even job loss. Nearly half of all Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuits last year involved pregnancy-related claims. Here’s what’s happening to women in the workplace and how companies need to change.

Layoffs Hit a 57-Year LOW — So Why Does Finding Work Feel IMPOSSIBLE?

Apart from billionaires, no one seems to feel good about the economy right now – but by one key measure, Americans are doing better than ever. The latest report from the Department of Labor showed that applications for unemployment benefits have plunged to an almost 60-year low. First-time benefit claims dropped by 22,000 to a seasonally adjusted estimate of 187,000 claims for the week ending on July 18 – a low not reached since September 1969.  Because first-time applications for unemployment b

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Did Coca-Cola Just Cross a Line With This CAMPAIGN?

For any brand, a major redesign is a make or break moment. But for legacy companies with decades of clout behind them, the stakes are even higher. So when Coca-Cola unveiled a new global visual identity this week (it has not yet launched in the North America market), it also gave the internet something to talk about. [Image: Coca-Cola] The new identity retains the 140-year-old brand’s unmistakable red-and-white color palette and the logo is the same. Now, however, the “Coca-Cola” wordmark on

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Why a Judge Just BLOCKED the Media Merger Everyone Expected

A federal judge on Thursday extended the order blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for an additional 14 days, meaning the deal cannot close before Aug. 18. Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin is scheduled to hold a hearing on Aug. 3 on a request for a preliminary injunction that would block the deal indefinitely. Paramount is asking for […]

Variety·Business·4d ago
Politics

The $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill That Sets Up BILLIONS More for War

House passes $1.15 trillion defense bill, tees up billions more for Iran war  The Washington Post 6 Democrats cross aisle, join GOP to back annual defense policy bill  The Hill Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez breaks from Democrats on $1.15 trillion defense bill  The Seattle Times House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill  AP News Chaos erupts as House passes $1.15T defense bill with Israel provision: 'Stop stoking Jew hatred'  Fox News

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The Budget Blueprint That Could Reshape EVERYTHING

House GOP passes blueprint for reconciliation 3.0  Axios House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act  CBS News House Adopts $95 Billion G.O.P. Budget for Iran War  The New York Times House passes reconciliation framework for Pentagon boost, voting restrictions  The Hill Speaker Johnson muscles through plan to fund Iran war and promote Trump’s ‘SAVE America Act’  CNN

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Why Jim Jordan Just Sent Jack Smith's Name to the DOJ

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan refers Jack Smith to DOJ over alleged false statement  Axios Rep. Jim Jordan formally asks DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith over congressional testimony  NBC News Republican Lawmaker Urges Charges Against Jack Smith  The New York Times Jordan accuses Smith of lying to Congress in criminal referral to DOJ  The Hill House committee urges DOJ to charge former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith  CBS News

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The Arizona Primary Result That Just BLINDSIDED Party Leaders

Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment  AP News In Arizona, House Democrats’ Campaign Arm Is Dealt a Primary Defeat  The New York Times Shah defeats House Democrats’ pick for battleground Arizona House seat  The Hill Former NFL player gets funding from sports notables, including Roger Goodell, for AZ primary race | OutKick  Fox News Arizona U.S. House primary election results: Ex-NFL kicker wins GOP race as Democrat fends off challenge  The

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The Police Shooting That Just Sparked PROTESTS in Madison

Man fatally shot by police officer in Madison, prompting protest in city  The Washington Post Police involved in Madison shooting, one person injured  Channel 3000 MPD: Man shot, killed by police on Madison’s east side after officer was injured with knife  WPR Protesters Take Over Concert Stage Following Fatal Police Shooting  Yahoo Madison police kill man in broad daylight in front of witnesses  Wisconsin Examiner

The Laser Dome America Is Building One CONTRACT at a Time

This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. The threat of low-cost weaponized drones may grow more urgent by the day, but the United States’ nascent laser dome is slowly but surely expanding to meet it. In a new request for information (RFI) published on July 20, the U.S. Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center stated that it is “interested” in high-energy laser weapons “or comparable laser

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The DEADLY Secret About ICE Officers Nobody's Talking About

The recent fatal shootings by ICE officers in Texas and Maine come at a time when the federal agency has hired a huge number of officers quickly. Some law enforcement experts worry that this kind of a hiring spree can lead police agencies to cut corners in vetting new hires.

NPR·Politics·5d ago
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The Growing RIFT Between Mullin and the White House

Tension between Mullin and White House appears to be growing, sources say  NBC News The Secretary of Homeland  The Atlantic A Perfect ICE Storm: New Recruits, Less Training, and Deadly Shootings  The Dispatch Some ICE officers take issue with Trump approach to immigration enforcement  Washington Examiner ICE officers reveal what’s happening inside agency amid Trump immigration push: ‘No one is happy’  Hindustan Times

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The Trump Policy That's Turning ALLIES Into Enemies

‘We’re getting into an ugly phase’: Trump’s new tariffs are angering voters and U.S. allies alike  Politico These 3 charts show where Trump's new tariffs could have the biggest impact  CBC Opinion | Tariffs Will Long Outlive Trump  The New York Times Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada. What it means for consumers  USA Today Trump blames Canada for wildfires, but scientists point to climate change  The Hill

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Congress Wants a KILL SWITCH for AI — Here's What That Really MEANS

Lawmakers are preparing to introduce an "AI Kill Switch Act" that would require AI companies to shut down or throttle their systems on orders from the Department of Homeland Security, according to a report from Politico. Reps. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) are expected to introduce the legislation on Thursday. The news of the proposed bill follows OpenAI's admission that its AI systems mistakenly hacked Hugging Face during an internal evaluation. The bill says that, after consultati

The Murder Rate Is Plummeting to a Number We Haven't Seen in DECADES

Data collected from 30 American cities showed an 18% decrease in the homicide rate from 2025 compared to the same period in 2026, translating to about 215 fewer homicides this year, according to a new report from the independent Council on Criminal Justice. Should the trend continue, it would push the annual homicide rate to the lowest levels in over a century once final numbers are released at the end of the year. The report, released Thursday, tracked 13 crimes and recorded drops in nine of th

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Trump's Plan to SELL Access to His Posts Outrages GOP

Last week, Trump Media & Technology Group — which operates Truth Social, the U.S. president’s preferred platform for digital communications — said it will provide “immediate, verified access” to “the highest-ranking” accounts on Truth Social. That would let, say, financial institutions pay to get instant alerts about potentially market-moving statements from Donald Trump himself. TMTG […]

Variety·Politics·5d ago
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Trump's $100K Monthly Truth Social Scheme Is His Most DESPERATE Move Yet

The Trump Media & Technology Group announced last week that it would soon offer a new product for financial services companies: a real-time feed of posts from the “highest-ranking” accounts on Truth Social, the right-wing social media platform that will have your laptop fan roaring like a jet engine within two minutes of opening it in a browser tab. And as compelling as the content produced by, for example, the conservative podcaster Dan Bongino might be, what’s really for sale here is premium a

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This California City Wants to BAN Something You Use Every Day

Napa might have some of the country’s best wine, but it might soon lose an icon of American culture: drive-thrus.  The city in Northern California has a proposed ban on drive-thrus as part of a move to shift the city away from car dependency as well as lowering carbon emissions. Led by the Napa Planning Commission, the sweeping ban could impact more than just fast food restaurants—the businesses most commonly associated with drive-thrus. For instance, services like drive-thru car washes or pharm

Why a Minnesota Man Will Never Leave PRISON After This Murder

Minnesota man gets 2 life sentences for killing Democratic lawmaker and her husband  CNN Melissa and Mark Hortman's killer gets consecutive life sentences  Axios Man gets two life sentences for killing Minnesota lawmaker and husband  NBC News Live updates: Vance Boelter to be sentenced for MN lawmakers shootings  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Hoffman family delivers raw statements at Vance Boelter sentencing: "We answered the door to a monster"  CBS News

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Minnesota Lawmaker Shooter Faces SENTENCING Today

Vance Boelter to be sentenced for Minnesota lawmaker shootings  MPR News Vance Boelter Ordered to Spend Life in Prison for Shooting Minnesota Lawmakers  The New York Times Vance Boelter sentenced for shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and spouses  Fox News Man gets two life sentences for killing Minnesota lawmaker and husband  NBC News Melissa and Mark Hortman's killer gets consecutive life sentences  Axios

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Jim Jordan Just Asked DOJ to Do Something UNPRECEDENTED to Jack Smith

Rep. Jim Jordan formally asks DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith over congressional testimony  NBC News Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith  NPR House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution  Dallas News GOP chair of House Judiciary Committee asks Justice Department to consider prosecuting Jack Smith  CNN Jim Jordan issues criminal referral against former special counsel Jack Smith for alleged perjury  ABC

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Ted Cruz's AI Bill Targets a Risk That Could End CIVILIZATION

Ted Cruz eyes bill to address ‘catastrophic risk’ caused by AI  Politico Senate Commerce pushes AI markup plan to August  Politico AI & Tech Brief: Blackburn’s AI meeting in the Oval Office  The Washington Post Congressional stalemates take wind out of US digital policy sails  IAPP Children Online Safety, AI Bills Senate Markup Pushed to August  Bloomberg Law News

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The FCC Chairman's Crusade That Could SILENCE the Internet

As the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has authority over the nation’s TV, radio, and internet. But since Donald Trump was elected to his second term, Carr has wielded that power to threaten broadcasters that have exercised their free speech rights to make jokes about the president. He was even able to get ABC to briefly pull Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night show. As The Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel has said, Carr’s mission is to “trash the First Amendment.”

Why Trump's Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia Just COLLAPSED

Trump Live Updates: U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal in Doubt as President Demands 'Normalizing' Relations With Israel  The New York Times Trump Approves Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Big Win for Kingdom  WSJ Trump Throws a Potential Wrench in the Saudi Nuclear Deal He Just Inked  The New York Times Trump adds condition to Saudi nuclear deal: Normalizing relations with Israel  The Washington Post 'Never a good idea': Security expert slams Saudi nuclear deal : Here & Now Anytime  NPR

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Trump Just Blindsided 60 Countries With SWEEPING Economic Retaliation

The Trump administration has ramped its tariff actions back up since the president's trade agenda suffered major legal setbacks earlier this year.

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The Workplace Data Employers May No Longer Have to REVEAL

Since 1966, the majority of employers have been legally required to provide a confidential breakdown of their workforce by race and gender to the government. The mandate—which applies to any company with at least 100 employees and to federal contractors with 50 or more employees—was introduced not long after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was created, to help the agency enforce antidiscrimination laws.  Now the EEOC has made the unprecedented decision to rescind those reporting requ

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The Military Strikes That Could Drag America Into TOTAL Escalation

US military says it’s carrying out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure  AP News Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens to Hit Bridges and Power Plants if Iran Strikes in Strait  The New York Times US hits Iran as Houthis claim strikes on Saudi tankers  DW.com US launches new strikes as Iran warns of regional turmoil  Al Jazeera U.S. and Iranian attacks continue as tensions mount on a key waterway in the Red Sea  NPR

The Nuclear Agreement That Just Changed the Middle East FOREVER

U.S. signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that gives it path to enriching fuel  The Washington Post Trump Approves Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Big Win for Kingdom  WSJ US confirms signing a nuclear cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia, to Israel’s alarm  The Times of Israel Saudis Reach Deal With U.S. That Could Let Them Enrich Nuclear Fuel  The New York Times U.S. signs nuclear power agreement with Saudi Arabia  CNBC

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The Firing That Just TRANSFORMED Ukraine's Military Overnight

Dismissal of Ukraine’s defense minister started a sudden transformation of the military  AP News Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief  CNN Mykhailo Drapatyi: Who is Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?  DW.com Firing of Ukraine’s Top General Signals the End of an Era  The New York Times Why is Zelensky firing top leaders as Ukraine’s outlook improves?  The Washington Post

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Iran's Warning After US Strikes That Could Ignite the ENTIRE Region

US launches new strikes as Iran warns of regional turmoil  Al Jazeera U.S. deploys B-1 bomber as attacks on Iran intensify  Axios Iran, Houthis strike tankers as US bombing continues: What’s the latest?  Al Jazeera Iran War Updates: U.S. carries out 12th straight night of strikes as threats to oil trade deepen  CBS News Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens to Hit Bridges and Power Plants if Iran Strikes in Strait  The New York Times

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The Nuclear DEAL That Has Israel on EDGE

The nuclear power deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia was met with alarm in Israel as it deepened concerns that Israel, a major American ally, and Trump are increasingly diverging on foreign policy and security.

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The Russian Spies Angola Just Locked AWAY

The men were convicted over alleged plan to stage coup and organise deadly demonstrations over fuel prices last year Two Russian men have been found guilty by an Angolan court of terrorism and spying, after being accused of planning a coup and helping to organise deadly demonstrations in the southern African country last year. Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin were sentenced to eight and 11 years in jail respectively. They had denied the charges, claiming they were in Angola for cultural and busin

The Dispute That Just FORCED Britain to Cancel Military Operations in Kenya

Exercise for September called off after Kenya raises concerns over funding and jurisdiction for criminal offences The British army has been forced to cancel training for its troops in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a bilateral defence agreement. While the UK government wanted to renew the existing agreement, Kenyan lawmakers had sought changes to give local authorities greater powers to hold British soldiers accountable for any offences committed in the country. Continue re

Iran's Secret Weapons Pipeline That Just Got EXPOSED

EXCLUSIVE: Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say  Reuters Iran reportedly flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen’s Houthis  The Times of Israel Iran says Mahan Air flight to Sanaa carried delegation, wounded  ایران اینترنشنال Iran’s Sanaa flights test Yemen’s sovereignty and patience  Al Majalla How Yemen’s government exposed the Houthis’ misleading ‘blockade’ narrative  arabnews.jp

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The Red Sea Attacks That Just Sent Oil Prices SOARING Past $100

Iran War Live Updates: Attacks in Red Sea Send Oil Prices Over $100 a Barrel  The New York Times Global oil prices jump above $100, first time since late May  KCRA Brent oil’s price briefly tops $100 per barrel, as Tesla and Alphabet drag Wall Street lower  AP News Stocks Fall on AI Jitters as Oil Lifts Bond Yields: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May  BBC

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He Survived ONE Assassination Attempt — Then This Happened

Valentín Lavín Romero is the 14th mayor to be murdered since Claudia Sheinbaum became president in 2024 A mayor was shot dead on Wednesday in the Mexican state of Morelos after having survived a previous assassination attempt earlier this year. He is the 14th mayor to be murdered since Claudia Sheinbaum became president in October 2024. Valentín Lavín Romero, who was from the Green party, an ally of the ruling leftwing Morena party, was wounded at the end of January when hitmen shot him at a pet

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Israel's Banking Crisis Solution May Have Come Too LATE

Israel acts to ease Palestinian banking crisis it helped create, but is it moving too late?  The Times of Israel Israeli Banks Threaten to Cut Off Palestinian Economy, Deepening Crisis  The New York Times Concerns of Palestinian economic crisis grow as Israeli banks prepare to cut ties  Reuters In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, too much cash is breaking the economy  AP News Analysis • Cash-strapped and cornered, the Palestinian Authority gets creative  Haaretz

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The NUCLEAR Deal That Depends on One IMPOSSIBLE Condition

Trump says Saudi Arabia's nuclear deal hinges on the kingdom normalizing Israel ties  NPR Trump adds condition to Saudi nuclear deal: Normalizing relations with Israel  The Washington Post Trump adds new condition to Saudi nuclear deal, says kingdom must normalize relations with Israel  PBS For South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard  The New York Times Trump’s Saudi Nuclear Deal Reversal Is Right in Line With the Rest of His Foreign Policy  Slate Magazine

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The Red Sea Attack That Just Pushed Oil Past $100 and Threatens EVERYTHING

Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war  AP News Iran War Latest: Trump threatens Iran, Houthis with "major military punishment" as war spreads to Red Sea  CBS News Two Chinese supertankers with Saudi oil exit Red Sea  The Times of Israel US threatens 'major military punishment' for Houthi attacks  dw.com Tensions over Yemen chokepoint threaten to ignite another theater of US-Iran war  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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Trump's Nuclear Deal With Saudis Hinges on ONE Controversial Condition

Trump says Saudi nuclear pact hinges on kingdom joining Abraham Accords  Al Jazeera Trump Approves Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Big Win for Kingdom  WSJ Oh Fun, Trump Is Just Out Here Freestyling About Nuclear Weapons and the Middle East  Slate Magazine Trump adds condition to Saudi nuclear deal: Normalizing relations with Israel  The Washington Post Live updates: Trump issues new double-digit tariffs on 60 countries  AP News

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Why Hotels Are SOLD OUT Two Years Before This Eclipse

Dunedin will be the focal point, having last experienced such an eclipse in 1163 – before any humans reached New Zealand Hotels are booking out two years in advance in the New Zealand city of Dunedin as it prepares for the region’s first total solar eclipse in more than 850 years. At 4.17pm on 22 July 2028, the moon will pass in front of the sun, casting a roughly 100km-wide shadowy band across parts of southern New Zealand. Everywhere within that band – from tourist hotspot Queenstown in the we

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How AI Is Designing Drugs That Didn't EXIST Before

Designing and developing a new medicine is an expensive, failure-prone scientific challenge. A new drug can take many years to develop, at the cost of a significant investment. And even then, most possible candidates never reach the patient. For biologic medicines, therapies made from engineered proteins rather than synthetic chemistry (which are often used to…

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The Weight Loss Drug That's Solving an ENTIRELY Different Problem

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 GROUNDBREAKING Pill That Could Replace Your Cholesterol Medication

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

The Birth Control Method That Doctors Are Now Linking 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

Why the Military's New Testosterone 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 FDA Decision That Could 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 Number of Coffee Cups That Won't HURT 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

The Daily Fruit That Could Be Your Heart's NEW Best Friend

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 Your Next Museum Visit Could Actually REVERSE 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

The Diagnosis That Just Shocked the Longevity GURU Himself

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

How Rumer Willis Finally CRACKED the Code on 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

The Viral Sleep Hack That Everyone's Trying But Does It 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 Simple 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

The HIDDEN Risk of Ozempic That Seniors Need to Know About

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

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Why Ozempic Users Are Looking Down at Their FEET in Horror

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

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The Next OBESITY Drug That Could Make Ozempic Look OBSOLETE

There are now positive results from five late-stage trials on retatrutide, which Lilly is positioning as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio.

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The 19 Million EGGS You Might Have Eaten That Could Make You SICK

Conventional wisdom says breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but you don’t want to be starting your morning off by eating any of the 19 million eggs that are part of a massive recall. These eggs, which were sold at Kroger and other retailers, are potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? On July 22, egg producer Midwest Poultry Services announced a voluntary recall of 1,589,577 dozen eggs. That equates to just over 19 million eggs in to

The Renamed Condition That Just Got Linked to Heart Attack RISK

A new study found that females with PMOS (formerly PCOS) may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: andreswd/Getty Females with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) were about four times more likely to develop heart or artery disease than those without it, according to a new study. The elevated risk held even after researchers accounted for diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The study authors said it was the largest U.S. a

How Technology Just Saved Lives in America's FORGOTTEN Towns

After a heart attack left Angie Lindsey (right) with heart failure, a remote monitoring device helped her care team manage her condition from afar, making specialized care more accessible from her rural Missouri home. After surviving a heart attack, Angie Lindsey developed heart failure that required her to travel hours from her rural Missouri home for specialized care. An implanted remote heart-monitoring device now allows her care team to track changes in her heart health and adjust treatm

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How to Watch Commonwealth Games 2026 FREE in the U.S.

Some of the best summer athletes in the world are heading to Scotland for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. A quadrennial event dating back to 1930, the Commonwealth Games unites thousands of athletes from more than 70 nations across the British Commonwealth — I.e. countries that are currently or were formerly part of the British Empire. […]

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Disney and ESPN Give 'Toy Story' Boost to Athletes Unlimited SOFTBALL

When ABC this Saturday shows the first game in the annual championship series of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, it will do so with a few special guests in tow. Woody and Jessie, the famous “Toy Story” characters, will lead a pregame parade featuring youth softball players, and also take part in the ceremonial first […]

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Russell Wilson and Top Athletes Just Joined Forces for THIS

As the worlds of entertainment and sports continue to overlap, Variety held its inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio in New York, featuring Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson, NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson and ESPN studio analyst Jay Williams, as well as top executives from State Farm, PepsiCo and Teads. On July 16, Variety reporters Joe Otterson, […]

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The Jurassic Park Star We Just Lost After His COURAGEOUS 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

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The Parasyte Universe Is Expanding With a TWISTED New Chapter

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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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 Lego Arcade Machine That Made MIYAMOTO Happy

Carl Merriam has designed some of my favorite nostalgia-inducing Lego sets, including the Lego Nintendo Game Boy and Piranha Plant. He's assisted on the incredible Lion Knights' Castle, Galaxy Explorer, and Pirates of Barracuda Bay. Now, he's helped the company create a Donkey Kong arcade machine set that managed to win even Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto's favor - or so he's told. It doesn't play quite like Donkey Kong, of course. Jumpman, the character that would be renamed Mario, can never

Why Courtney Stodden Says Jason Alexander's Apology Isn't ENOUGH

It took fourteen and a half years, but Jason Alexander finally apologized. On Wednesday, the “Seinfeld” actor issued a public apology to Courtney Stodden for a “comedy” sketch the two filmed together wherein Alexander, who was 52 at the time, fondled a 17-year-old Stodden’s breasts with a cell phone and said that when she turned […]

Venice Film Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup (Updating Live)

The Venice Film Festival is about to reveal its 2026 lineup, promising a plethora of buzzy titles from international directors. Like Cannes this year, Venice is expected to have a lighter Hollywood presence than in previous editions. But that does not mean there won’t be a robust roster of awards contenders. As previously announced, the […]

Sarajevo Film Festival Unveils Competition Programs With 21 World Premieres, Six International Premieres

The Sarajevo Film Festival, the leading festival for South-East European cinema, unveiled the lineups for the four competition sections on Thursday, which include 21 world premieres, six international premieres, one European premiere and 23 regional premieres. The 32nd edition runs from Aug. 14 to 21. The narrative feature films section includes nine films from South-East […]

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Whoopi's FIERY Defense of Elliot Page Casting Silences Critics

Whoopi Goldberg used Tuesday’s episode of “The View” to push back on conservative anger over Elliot Page’s casting in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” dismissing a clip of commentator Ben Shapiro calling the choice a mistake. Shapiro called Page’s role an “absolute puzzler” before pointing out that he is “about 5’2 and 105 pounds soaking wet […]

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Venice Title 'The Difficult Bride' Taps Films Boutique for World Sales

Films Boutique has boarded international sales on “The Difficult Bride,” Rubaiyat Hossain’s supernatural feminist drama selected for the Horizons competition of the Venice Film Festival, where it will become the first Bangladeshi feature film to screen. The cast includes three Bangladesh National Film Award winners – Azmeri Haque Badhon, Rikita Nondine Shimu and Sunerah Kamal […]

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Isabel Davis Named Director of BFI Filmmaking Fund

LOTTERY LEADER Isabel Davis has been appointed director of the BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Funds, overseeing some £20 million ($26.8 million) a year in support for U.K. independent filmmakers. Davis joins the British Film Institute from Screen Scotland, where she has served as executive director for eight years, and begins a five-year fixed-term contract in […]

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Why Imax's CEO Calls Nolan's Next Film a TRANSFORMATIONAL Event

Hits like “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and “Michael” helped lift Imax’s second quarter earnings. During the three-month period ending in June, the big screen provider’s revenues increased 12% to $102.8 million, while net income improved 30% to $15.9 million. Imax recorded adjusted earnings per share of 43 cents, a 65% improvement over the prior-year […]

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Venice Film Festival Faces Backlash Over VANISHING Female Directors

The Venice Film Festival has suffered its steepest decline in female representation in five years, with just one woman director selected for this edition’s main competition. It marks a dramatic fall from the six female filmmakers in last year’s edition, which saw Kaouther Ben Hania win the grand jury prize for “The Voice of Hind […]

Venice Film Festival Opener Boarded by Fandango SALES

Fandango Sales has boarded international sales on “The Girl With the Leica,” directed by Alina Marazzi, just announced by the Venice Film Festival as the opening film of its Horizons section. The film paints a portrait of pioneering photojournalist Gerda Taro, the German-Jewish war photographer, anti-fascist and artist whose legacy has long been overshadowed. Together […]

Iranian Director's Film Boarded Ahead of Venice PREMIERE

Paradise City Sales has boarded worldwide sales on Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Gharaei’s latest feature, “Falling House” which is set to world premiere in the Horizons section at the Venice Film Festival. “Falling House” marks his follow up to “Blockage,” a 2017 drama that portrayed contemporary Iranian society and won best film at Busan before going on […]

Pickleball Takes on Tennis in This Underdog COMEDY

You don’t have to hit hard to win pickleball — that’s the chief lesson to be taken from “The Dink,” a sports comedy titled for the dainty signature shot of the fast-growing racket sport, and it’s one that Josh Greenbaum’s film takes to heart with its own softball comic style. Following a conceited former tennis […]

Venice Lesbian Drama Boards Worldwide SALES

Michelle Zhou’s debut feature “Big Little Things” has landed backing from Hong Kong-based Moebius Entertainment, which will handle worldwide sales and festival representation after the Hong Kong-U.S. co-production earned a berth in the Horizons section of the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The story centers on a woman who moves back to her native Harbin after […]

Serbian Protest Drama Boarded Ahead of Venice BOW

Heretic has acquired world rights to Jelena Maksimović’s fiction feature debut “Until the Day Ends,” set against the backdrop of Serbia’s student protests. The film will celebrate its world premiere as part of Venice’s Horizons section in September. The film follows Lena (Lena Trifunović), an anarchist student active in Belgrade’s anti-government movement, and Stefan (Stefan […]

Lucy Liu Film Boarded by New Europe SALES

New Europe Film Sales has acquired the animated film “Moonfish” by Daniel Zvereff, starring Morgan Spector (“The Gilded Age,” “Homeland”) and Lucy Liu (“Kill Bill,” “Charlie’s Angels”). The film will be screened in the Biennale College section at the 83rd Venice Intl. Film Festival. In “Moonfish,” a grieving astronaut who’s lost his only companion on […]

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The Hollywood MERGER That Europe Just Approved—Despite the OUTRAGE

The International Union of Cinemas has criticized the European Commission’s approval of the Paramount-Warner Bros merger, saying the decision was based on “too narrow a scope.” The union, known as UNIC, represents the European theater trade, including cinema associations and operators, across 39 territories. While UNIC welcomed the EC’s requirement for Paramount to cancel film […]

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The George Michael Concert Film That's Finally Being RELEASED

The concert film “George Michael: The Faith Tour” has been acquired by Universal Pictures Content Group and Bleecker Street’s event cinema division Crosswalk. Universal Pictures Content Group will release the film internationally, and Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk will release the film in North America. Shot at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy during the European leg of […]

The Tyler Perry Show That Got RENEWED After Being Canceled

It turns out Tyler Perry’s Netflix series “Beauty in Black” will be back for Season 4 after all. Netflix has announced that the show is returning for a fourth season despite the fact that a third and final season was announced in December 2025. That season does not yet have a release date at the […]

The Sci-Fi Movie That Dares to Imagine AI Isn't DYSTOPIAN

Imagine you are the parent of an inquisitive seven-year-old who loves his family, playing baseball, and hanging out with his friends. It's the life you've always wanted. And then the worst thing that ever could happen happens: A freak accident takes your son away. But as it turns out, you don't have to live with the grief for long, because now there's an AI company that can bring your kid back in the form of a robotic double that looks indistinguishable from a human. This is the world that accla

Why the Biennale Chief Just BLASTED the EU in Front of Everyone

Venice Biennale chairman Pietrangelo Buttafuoco slammed the European Union at the film festival press conference on Thursday for withdrawing a €2 million ($2.3 million) grant in response to Russia’s participation in the Biennale’s arts exhibition this year. It was the first time the country has returned to the event since the invasion of Ukraine in […]

Why BritBox's 'Gone' Is the Crime Drama Everyone's OBSESSING Over

Writer George Kay certainly knows his way around a mystery. The success of his Netflix series “Lupin” and his Apple TV drama “Hijack” (especially the first season) have well proven his abilities. With his latest crime drama, BritBox’s “Gone,” loosely inspired by Julie Mackay and Robert Murphy’s true crime novel, “To Hunt A Killer,” Kay […]

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Dario Albertini's 'Armony' Sets World Premiere in Locarno's Piazza GRANDE

Italian director Dario Albertini’s family drama “Armony” has secured Swiss distribution via Xenix Filmdistribution ahead of its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival’s Piazza Grande section. Sold internationally by True Colours, “Armony” is produced by Fremantle company The Apartment, Damocle and Rai Cinema in association with HBO Max. It stars Valerio Mastandrea, Asia Argento, […]

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'Burlesque the Musical' London Opening POSTPONED to 2027

The London opening of “Burlesque the Musical” has been postponed while the U.K. tour, which was due to start this weekend, has been pushed back, Variety has learned. The stage version of the 2010 movie starring Christina Aguilera, Cher and Stanley Tucci was set to open on 12 Sept 2026 at the new 550-seat Arts […]

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'The Spell Off Live!' Competition Sets Premiere Date on YOUTUBE

EightState Studios has announced the premiere date for “The Spell Off Live!” The first season of the creator-driven competition series will kick off on Aug. 11 at 10 p.m. ET on YouTube. DC Young Fly is the host and executive producer, with creator Funny Marco serving as remote host. The series brings together celebrities, comedians, […]

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What the 'Today' Show INTRUDER Incident Just Changed About Live TV

The “Today” show has issued new security guidelines for its on-air guests following a recent incident in which an intruder entered the studio and lunged at co-anchor Craig Melvin while yelling a racist slur. Hollywood publicity firms received an email on Wednesday outlining the new protocols. “We wanted to reach out with an important update […]

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Why 'Weird Al' Walked Away From a MILLION-DOLLAR Payday

After “Weird Al” Yankovic made headlines this month for backing out of an ad for AI software, the musical satirist revealed he also turned down an offer worth at least $1 million to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia last year. “I wish people would offer me things that I didn’t feel […]

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Variety and CNN Just Merged Their Awards Coverage — Here's What It MEANS

Variety and CNN are back in business for awards season. After producing Actors on Actors and a town hall with Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey, the two legacy brands have unveiled an expanded content partnership. Together, the brands will develop, produce and distribute premium content throughout awards season.  “This partnership allows us to expand how we […]

Olivia Rodrigo's Surprising NEW Partnership With Etsy

The flower crown is still a festival staple according to Olivia Rodrigo. The singer has launched a new collection of handmade merchandise for her inaugural Daisy Chains Music Festival, which is exclusively available on Etsy starting today. The Etsy shop features products designed with 10 female-owned shops from across the country. The lineup includes embroidered […]

Julia Roberts and Russell T. Davies Team Up for MYSTERIOUS New Project

Wonder Project is expanding its investment in international scripted programming with three projects from the U.K. and Ireland. These include the “Leonard and Hungry Paul,” narrated by Julia Roberts, “You & Me,” executive produced by Russell T Davies and “Rewarding,” a new original commission with BBC Northern Ireland. “The UK and Ireland have an incredible […]

Yung Miami Signs With Major Agency in Career PIVOT

Rapper Yung Miami has signed with WME for worldwide representation in all areas. The South Florida rapper and former member of the City Girls will release her solo debut on the relaunched Uptown Records later this year. The album’s lead single, “Spend Dat,” topped the Billboard Rap Airplay charts and is currently at No. 17 […]

The Halo Remake That Reminds Us What Xbox LOST

It's impossible to talk about a new Xbox game without also talking about the state of Xbox. Microsoft's gaming division is in freefall: Recent headlines are dominated by extensive layoffs, decimated studios, and confusing strategies, most of which stem from years of bad decisions and expensive acquisitions. But it wasn't always that way. Through its first two generations of existence, Xbox held its own against its more established rivals Nintendo and Sony, and a big reason for that was Halo. Bun

Roku Channel Expands Partnership With Writers Room INITIATIVE

Create the Writers Room, a creative incubator for underrepresented storytellers, is expanding its ongoing partnership with the Roku Channel. Select films from CTWR’s “Five Film Fridays” are streaming the Roku Channel, giving the filmmakers and talent exposure to the platform’s 100 million subscribers. Create The Writers Room was founded in 2018 by filmmaker Rickey Castleberry […]

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'Morning Show' Ending After Season 5 at Apple TV

The sun is setting on “The Morning Show.” Variety has learned that the Apple TV drama will end with its upcoming fifth season. It is slated to debut in 2027. This will mark the end of an era at Apple TV, as “The Morning Show” was one of the very first Apple scripted original series. […]

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Critics Choice Association Launches Inaugural Creator Awards for 2027, Honoring Podcasts, Micro-Dramas and Digital Stars

The Critics Choice Awards are getting into the creator business. The organization announced it will hold the inaugural Critics Choice Creator Awards, honoring the finest creators in the digital space across podcasts, scripted, unscripted, documentary, informational, lifestyle, sports and game series. The inaugural nominees will be announced March 18, with winners unveiled April 15. The […]

Why Hollywood's BIGGEST Names Can't Stop Talking About This ODYSSEY

“What was the song of the sirens like?” When it comes to Oscar voters, like Odysseus, the answer is: “All the things you wanted to be.” The Oscar race for 2027 seems to have found its center of gravity, and its front-runner that will be shepherded under the Universal banner. Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” the […]

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Lilly Wachowski Just Joined a Sci-Fi Project That's TURNING Heads

“The Matrix” and “Sense8” co-creator Lilly Wachowski has boarded “The Day Before,” an indie sci-fi short written, directed and starring Alexandra Grey. Grey leads an ensemble cast that includes Matthew Law (“Nemesis,” “Abbott Elementary”), Jamie Clayton (“Sense8,” “Hellraiser”) and Alexander David Pleasant (“Abbott Elementary”). Set on the eve of NASA’s most ambitious space mission, “The […]

Sienna Spiro's Intimate Concert for Animal League Was UNFORGETTABLE

Fast-rising British singer Sienna Spiro played a special set at New York’s intimate Soho Sessions in support of the North Shore Animal League America, a Long Island-based animal-rescue organization. The highly touted 20-year-old singer, who released her debut album “Visitor” earlier this month, played a set for an invite-only crowd of around 150 people, based […]

Why U.S. Studios Are MISSING From Venice Film Festival

Venice Film Festival chief Alberto Barbera has pulled off a pretty impressive feat this year by assembling a buzzy lineup with boatloads of stars set to disembark on the Lido, despite having less movies from the U.S. studios and streamers at his disposal. They include new projects from top international directors, including Martin McDonagh, Florian […]

The First Look at 'Percy Jackson' Season 3 That Fans Have Been WAITING For

Get ready, demigods. Disney+ screened the first few minutes of Season 3 of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” at San Diego Comic-Con. Adapting Rick Riordan’s third book, “The Titan’s Curse,” the third season will follow Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) and their fellow campers at Camp Half-Blood — plus some new faces […]

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'Annihilation' Author's New Series Lands SEVEN-FIGURE Deal

Farrar, Straus and Giroux has acquired “The Strange Architect,” a new four-book series by bestselling author Jeff VanderMeer, in a seven-figure deal. VanderMeer will launch his new series with the first book, “How to Be Free,” in the winter of 2029. This marks his first new book project since his “Southern Reach” series, which sold […]

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Breaking Bad Star Makes Major Career MOVE

Actor, director and producer Giancarlo Esposito has signed with United Talent Agency for representation in all areas. Esposito was previously repped by CAA. The prolific star will be seen in several projects in the next few months, including Noah Segan’s “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” in which he stars with John Turturro, Steve Buscemi […]

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'Myron Bolitar' Series Adds 10 Stars Including SUPERGIRL's Melissa Benoist

Netflix has added ten new cast members to its “Myron Bolitar” series. Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens (“Romeo and Juliet” (Shakespeare in the Park)) has joined the show in a series regular role. In addition, the show has added nine recurring guest stars. They are: Isaiah Hill (“Swagger,” “One Spoon of Chocolate”), Amanda Warren (“East New York,” […]

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Why L.A.'s Production Recovery Is Still SPUTTERING Despite Optimism

Los Angeles production volume fell slightly in the second quarter of 2026, as an increase in state tax incentives has failed to overcome industry headwinds. Shoot days for TV, film and commercials dropped by 3.1% compared to the previous quarter, according to FilmLA, which tracks location permit data for the L.A. region. Films and commercials […]

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The 'Industry' Casting That Signals Season 5's New DIRECTION

Zosia Mamet has joined the upcoming fifth season of “Industry” at HBO, Variety has learned. As previously announced, Season 5 of the British finance industry drama will be its last. Mamet will play Carmen Dame, who is described as “a fitness influencer turned wellness tech founder and CEO.” The series’ cast also includes: Myha’la, Marisa […]

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How Travis Scott Is Building an Empire Beyond MUSIC

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Angelique Jackson details her time spent with multihyphenate superstar Travis Scott, who comes off a record-setting music tour with a high-profile role in the movie of the moment, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Scott has emerged as a star in the new realm […]

Why Pixar Is Cutting Jobs Even After Its Biggest WIN

Several hundreds employees were laid off Tuesday across multiple Disney divisions including  ESPN, National Geographic, Disney Entertainment Television and Disney Studios.  Surprisingly, Pixar staffers were most heavily impacted: a July 21 WARN notice outlined that Pixar will cut 108 positions from its Emeryville headquarters. Editors, technical directors and software engineers being among those impacted, according to the notice reported by The Mercury News. The majority of layoffs will take pla

'You Must Remember This' Podcast Returns With 'The BISEXUALS'

Karina Longworth’s podcast “You Must Remember This” returns for its latest season, “The Bisexuals,” on Sept. 15. Over eight episodes, creator and host Longworth will explore the history of bisexuals in the 1900s Hollywood sphere. Beginning with Libby Holman’s rise to stardom in 1920s New York, “The Bisexuals” will also cover her transition to infamy […]

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The Avatar Sequel That Takes the Fight to SEVEN Worlds

“Avatar: Seven Havens” has an official premiere date at Paramount+. And what a date it is. The new entry in the “Avatar” franchise will debut on Oct. 9 on the streaming service. That date should stick out to fans, as it was originally the date set for the premiere of the movie “Avatar Aang: The […]

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Why the Beach Boys Just CANCELED Their Summer Tour

The Beach Boys’ endless summer has run into a hitch. The touring version of the group, led by sole remaining original member Mike Love, has called off six weeks’ worth of concerts scheduled for this summer, amounting to nearly 30 dates, citing the need to “recharge” before hitting the road again in the fall. The […]

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The Buried Irish Tragedy That Haunts a NATION

Ireland’s ongoing artistic reckoning with the Catholic Church’s gross mistreatment of unmarried mothers and their children — as addressed in such films as “The Magdalene Sisters,” “Philomena” and “Small Things Like These” — continues in “The Lost Children of Tuam.” A restrained but deeply affecting drama that keeps the horrors of the past largely unseen, […]

Sony Pictures Secures Indian Epic 'Ramayana' for GLOBAL Distribution

Sony Pictures has signed on as international distributor for “Ramayana,” the two-part Indian mythological epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, covering all territories outside India. Indian distribution will be handled by media personality Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. The story follows the exiled prince Rama and his wife Sita, […]

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Johnny Depp's SURPRISE Comic-Con Transformation Into Scrooge

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday — in his full Ebenezer Scrooge regalia. Depp plays Scrooge in the upcoming Paramount movie, “Ebenezer,” which debuts in theaters this November. The actor appeared in outside of a shop called “Scrooge and Marley” in San Diego’s Gaslamp district around 2:30pm, but fans […]

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Odysseus Just Got the Funko Pop TREATMENT

In a sentence that would surely leave Homer dumbfounded, Odysseus has been Funko Pop-ed. The epic Greek hero has been miniaturized into the popular collectible following the blockbuster release of “The Odyssey.” The 5-inch figurine showcases a bearded Odysseus, played by Matt Damon in the Christopher Nolan adaptation, clad in a warrior helmet, cloak and […]

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Charli xcx Just ABANDONED Brat Era for Something Completely Different

When an artist is as prolific — and as easily bored — as Charli xcx, “How much is too much?” becomes a significant question, and one she herself addressed in “The Moment,” the mock-umentary on her “Brat” era released earlier this year. That remarkably self-aware film, in which she plays a sort of parallel-universe version of […]

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The Emmys Just Made a RISKY Move That Could Backfire Spectacularly

Richard Gadd, change your flight plans. The creator and star of HBO Max’s “Half Man” wound up with the series’ only Emmy nomination this year — via his supporting actor in a limited/anthology series or movie nod. But as of last week, that category will no longer be presented during NBC’s Emmy telecast on Sept. […]

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The Big Bang Theory's TRIUMPHANT Return Nobody Saw Coming

“The Big Bang Theory’s” Stuart Bloom may not have saved the universe, but he certainly saved San Diego Comic-Con. HBO Max’s upcoming spinoff “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” gave fans a sneak peak of the first episode ahead of its release Thursday night. Felicia Day hosted a panel with Kevin Sussman, who reprises his […]

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The Audiobook Star Who Just Landed the TV Role of DESTINY

Attention, crawlers: Seth MacFarlane’s live-action “Dungeon Crawler Carl” TV series has found its Queen Anne Chonk. Jeff Hays, the narrator and producer behind all eight of the currently released “Dungeon Crawler Carl” books, has been cast as the voice of Princess Donut on the Peacock TV adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s best-selling LitRPG novels. For those […]

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Tropical Storm BERTHA Makes Landfall as Multiple States Face FLOODING

Live updates: Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana, flooding hits Virginia & Carolinas  FOX Weather Highest wind reports for Tropical Storm Bertha so far  WDSU What forecasters expect this hurricane season, as Tropical Storm Bertha edges along  NPR Tropical Storm Bertha maps tracker: Cone, warnings and more  The Weather Channel Flooding in Louisiana after Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall  Yahoo

National Guard Deployed as Flash Floods INUNDATE West Virginia

National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses  AP News Search and rescue efforts continue in West Virginia after historic flooding  CNN National Guard deployed as flash floods inundate West Virginia, dropping 7 inches of rain  CBS News UPDATE: WV Emergency Management Division announces flood damage survey  WDTV 5 State of Emergency issued in West Virginia after catastrophic flooding slams the state  FOX Weather

Police Kill Man in Broad Daylight—Witnesses Say They Saw EVERYTHING

Madison police kill man in broad daylight in front of witnesses  Wisconsin Examiner MPD: Man shot, killed by police on Madison’s east side after officer was injured with knife  WPR Fatal police shooting of man officials say was armed with knife prompts investigation and protests in Wisconsin  CNN Madison police shooting leaves man dead  Channel 3000 Police officer fatally shoots man in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests  The Guardian

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Tropical Storm Bertha Makes LANDFALL—Louisiana Braces for Impact

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds  AP News Live updates: Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana, flooding hits Virginia & Carolinas  FOX Weather Breezy Thursday as Tropical Storm Bertha brings only spotty showers to the area | KXAN Forecast (July 22)  Yahoo What forecasters expect this hurricane season, as Tropical Storm Bertha edges along  NPR Texas family loses SUV to Bertha’s dangerous surf  WKRG

Why America Is Holding Its Breath for a BALD EAGLE Named Jackie

What's wrong with Jackie? Bald eagle lovers fret as raptor fights for life  USA Today Vet teams believe Jackie was already sick before bald eagle fight captured on video near Big Bear nest  ABC7 Los Angeles Big Bear bald eagle Jackie still in critical condition while recovering after fight with other eagles  CBS News New video shows Jackie locked in fight with 2 other bald eagles  KTLA Rescued eagle Jackie battles anemia, inflammation. ‘It’s too early to predict the outcome’  Los Angeles Times

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The Storm That's About to UNLEASH Floods Across the East Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha is fading, but its moisture plume is fueling a serious East Coast flood threat  CNN Tropical Storm Brings Coastal Flooding to New Orleans  Yahoo Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana, flooding hits Virginia & Carolinas  FOX Weather What forecasters expect this hurricane season, as Tropical Storm Bertha edges along  NPR Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana and moves toward Texas  Click2Houston

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Trump administration signs nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, Trump ramps up aggression against Iran despite declining support, House passes Pentagon funding bill.

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The Frank Gehry Desk Sale That Proves His Legacy Is UNSTOPPABLE

It’s a desk so big they called it “Icehenge.” Weighing in at more than 7 tons—equivalent to an adult African elephant—the desk designed by architect Frank Gehry was inspired by the look of glass shards. It sold last week for $243,200, above estimates from the auction house Freeman’s. It also set a new record for a Gehry design object. “We’re delighted with the result,” Roger Ward, Freeman’s VP and head of design, tells Fast Company. “Significant works by Frank Gehry rarely come to market, and th

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The Floor Got Lowered—Now It's FLOODING

A product manager I know got a four-word message from her boss last month: “Do more with less.” She had the AI tools. She had a shrinking deadline. She also had a kind of dread. She is good at her job. She works hard. And she is watching that job change shape while she is still doing it. That feeling is everywhere right now, and SaaS leaders in B2C and B2B are both sensing and naming it. John Maeda leads design and AI at Microsoft. His mantra is simple, and he shared it in a podcast: Lower the f

The Real Math Crisis That Has Nothing to Do With TEST Scores

This past school year, Cambridge, Massachusetts, placed every eighth grader in Algebra I. It didn’t go well. Ultimately, more than 60% of rising ninth graders will repeat the course.  The consequences were immediate: weeping students, angry parents, and roiling debate about the rollout, teacher support, and tracking. Lost in the shuffle was this essential point: We teach obsolete rote math that adults don’t use, while missing entirely the math that defines our lives.   Let’s start with the math

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Police Shooting Sparks PROTESTS in Wisconsin

Wisconsin officer kills man armed with knife, police say, as shooting sparks protests  NBC News MPD: Man shot, killed by police on Madison’s east side after officer was injured with knife  WPR Madison police shoot and kill man on Willy Street, protest erupts  The Capital Times Williamson Street remains closed day after fatal Madison police shooting  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Protests erupt in Madison, Wisconsin, after fatal police shooting  USA Today