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The Vertical Video TAKEOVER Is Finally Here

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on all things vertical video, follow David Pierce. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started For a while, every social and media platform had its own identity. YouTube was for clips of TV shows and movies, and the home of so many members of a burgeoning creator community. Instagram was mostly pictures. Netflix was tryin

The Verge·Tech·2d ago

Your Calorie App Is LYING to You by Hundreds of Calories

Popular AI-powered food apps may make calorie counting easier, but they may also leave out a surprisingly large part of the meal. Four apps underestimated calories and fat by about one-third when tested against carefully prepared meals. High-fat ketogenic dishes appeared to cause the most trouble, while carbohydrates were measured more consistently.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for HALF OFF—But There's a Catch

Subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on a recurring basis has been tough to justify recently, even after Microsoft reduced the monthly cost from $29.99 to $22.99. But you can get a better deal on a three-month subscription (valued at $69) by grabbing a digital code at Eneba that costs $39.01 at the time of publication. Game Pass Ultimate grants you access to the full Game Pass library on Xbox (compared to a more limited slice with Premium), including first-party titles and online multiplayer a

The Verge·Tech·2d ago
Breaking

He Wiped His Phone at the Border — Now He Faces CHARGES

The government is prosecuting US citizen Sam Tunick for allegedly providing authorities with a "duress password" that wiped his phone when they tried to seize it at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport on January 24th, 2025. Federal agents detained Tunick at the airport, allegedly questioning him about child exploitation images. However, a motion filed by Tunick's lawyers argues this was simply "a pretext for a fishing expedition into Mr Tunick's connections" to the Stop Cop City movement in Atl

The Verge·Tech·2d ago

The ONE Thing Apple Thinks Will Make You Buy Their Smart GLASSES

Meta’s AI glasses have been the focus of controversy. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge According to Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to reveal its first smart glasses at WWDC next June, with an expectation that they'll launch by the end of 2027. Part of the hold-up may be around the company's efforts to get its privacy features and messaging in order. Smart glasses in general, and Meta's in particular, have ignited controversy over their ability to stealthily capture photos and videos

The Verge·Tech·2d ago
Business

The HIDDEN Cost That's Quietly KILLING Your Startup

In most companies, tension between co-founders is treated as a personal issue. It’s uncomfortable, it may affect morale, and in extreme cases, it can become a governance concern, but it is rarely treated as a core business risk. I believe that is a mistake. In high-growth companies, the co-founder relationship is the company’s primary decision-making system. When that system is strained, the organization absorbs it, not just emotionally, but also and perhaps even more importantly—operationally a

The Promotion Offer That Might Actually RUIN Your Career

Today leadership no longer has the allure it once did. In fact, if you get an opportunity for a promotion, there may be good reasons to think it over carefully. Incredibly, only 6% of respondents in a Deloitte survey of 22,500 millennials and Gen Zers across 44 countries aspire to leadership roles. Furthermore, 25% of leaders in a Gartner survey of 3,000 respondents would prefer not to manage people. Perhaps most telling: In a survey of more than 3,000 people by Careerminds, one in three respond

The Immigration Change That Could CRIPPLE American Businesses

Employers Fear Labor Shortage as Many Immigrants Lose Protected Status  The New York Times ‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline  CNN ‘We’re human beings’: Haitians in the US fear family separation and deportation to violence  The Guardian End of migrant protections creates elder care staffing challenges  PBS Families brace for separation as Haitians set to lose protected status next week  NPR

The Tariff Problem That Just Derailed Shein's Massive IPO

Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong IPO  Reuters Shein IPO filing, CXMT listing, Marcos address  Nikkei Asia Chinese fashion giant Shein reports ₹950-crore loss in Q1 2026 | Shein posted net income of $395 mn in Q1 2025 | Inshorts  Inshorts Shein reveals key financials ahead of Hong Kong IPO  The Mighty 790 KFGO SHEIN Files Hong Kong IPO Prospectus, Proceeds Earmarked for AI Investment; FY2025 Net Profit Slumps 38%  finance.biggo.com

Politics

The Bribery Charges That Just Ended a Lieutenant Governor's CAREER

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke indicted on bribery charges  Politico Hawaii Lt. Gov. Is Indicted in Corruption Investigation  The New York Times After the Indictment: Questions, Reforms, What’s Ahead  KHON2 Hawaii's Democratic lieutenant governor indicted in state corruption investigation  Fox News Bribery Charges: Sylvia Luke, Ex-State Rep And Others Indicted In Corruption Case  Honolulu Civil Beat

The Political DEBACLE That Just Forced Maine Democrats to Start Over

Democrats pick new Senate candidate in Maine in aftermath of Platner debacle  The Washington Post Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins  Dallas News After Democratic Shake-Up, Susan Collins Holds Enormous Cash Edge in Maine  The New York Times Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race  The Guardian Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in must-win Maine Senate race  NBC New

Breaking

Why the Pentagon Just Hit PAUSE on Its Iran Operations

Live updates: Operations ‘on a hold,’ Defense Department source says as US appears to pause Iran strikes  CNN Live updates: There’s an apparent pause in US-Iran strikes, even as a new front emerges on the Red Sea  CNN Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?  WANE 15 Iran War Live Updates: U.S.-Iran Strikes Abate as War Enters Latest Crossroads  The New York Times Trump ordered military not to conduct strikes in Iran Friday  Axios

The Hawaii Official Who Just Got Indicted for BRIBERY

Hawaii Lt. Gov. indicted in alleged bribery scheme  The Hill Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke indicted on bribery charges  Politico Bribery Charges: Sylvia Luke, Ex-State Rep And Others Indicted In Corruption Case  Honolulu Civil Beat Hawaii's Democratic lieutenant governor indicted in state corruption investigation  Fox News Hawaii Lt. Gov. Is Indicted in Corruption Investigation  The New York Times

Breaking

The Nuclear Deal That Could Make Trump's FAMILY Billions

Trump Is Pushing Nuclear Energy, Including Saudi Deal. His Family and Supporters Could Benefit.  The New York Times The Saudis Learn the Truth About Trump  The Atlantic WATCH: Democrats blast Trump Saudi nuclear deal as GOP touts regional alliance  Fox News Trump wants Saudi Arabia in Abraham Accords, but it hasn’t been easy for UAE  The Washington Post Saudi-US nuclear deal sparks fear of arms race across the Middle East  CNN

Trump's New Tariffs: Fighting Slavery or BYPASSING Democracy Itself?

A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump’s new tariffs  AP News Trump sued hours after new tariffs take effect, as experts say they may not hold up  CNBC Trump’s appetite for tariffs never faded. His next moves could reshape trade  CNN Trump tariff fine print reveal raft of exemptions  Politico Trump is hellbent on tariffs. Here are 5 implications  NPR

Why ICE Is About to Target EVERY Haitian in America

ICE plans to target Haitians as Temporary Protected Status is set to end, sources say  CBS News State Dept. Haiti Policy Contradiction Exposed  Legis1 Rep. Young Kim Examines U.S. Strategy to Counter Haiti’s Terrorist Gangs  Congresswoman Young Kim (.gov) Members of Congress question Trump administration’s contradictory Haiti policy  Miami Herald Meeks Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Hearing on Haiti  House.gov

Why This Challenger Is IGNORING the Noise Around Susan Collins

Troy Jackson, unlike Graham Platner, is staying laser-focused on Susan Collins  Politico Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part.  The New York Times Opinion | Maine Democrats made the right choice with Troy Jackson  MS NOW Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race  The Guardian Jackson enters 100-day sprint with Collins as Maine Democrats hit reset  The Hill

How Public Media SURVIVED After Losing Federal Funding

Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds  NPR One year since federal cuts to public broadcasting  Spectrum News RSU Public TV prepares for future despite funding cuts  Claremore Daily Progress A year after funding cuts, Louisville Public Media endures | Opinion  The Courier-Journal One year ago Congress killed the CPB. Public media is still trying to figure out the future  VPM

What Trump Just Cut That Could Be Hiding in Your REFRIGERATOR

How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety  CBS News RFK Jr says source of cyclospora outbreak identified, declares parasite outbreak 'under control'  Yahoo Democrats Overstate Role of Monitoring Program Change in Parasitic Outbreak  FactCheck.org Cyclospora outbreak tests RFK Jr.'s promise to overhaul food system, rebuild trust in CDC  CNBC The Real Trump Scandal in the Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Story  Slate Magazine

Why Almost NOBODY Laughed at Trump's Latest Public Appearance

Even by the standards to which we’ve all, by now, become accustomed, President Donald Trump’s performance at Friday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner was bizarre. And the fact of it — from the style of his halting delivery to the substance of his vindictive message to a journalists’ group who’d handed him a mic — […]

Variety·Politics·2d ago

Why the Pentagon Just CHANGED How Many Troops Actually DIED

Military Families Express Outrage After Pentagon Lowers Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War  The New York Times Iran war casualty count eclipses 600 as Pentagon quietly changes accounting  CNN Pentagon removes 4 troops from Iran war toll as casualties shift to new overseas operations category  KCCI Massie: Hegseth is breaking law with Iran war  The Hill Pentagon lowers count of Iran war dead and wounded, sparking questions and outrage  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

International

Why 200,000 People Are Fleeing Their Homes RIGHT NOW

France and Spain fires force more than 200,000 to flee homes  NPR Live updates: Spain and France battle raging wildfires as at least 250,000 people forced to flee  CNN Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France  The New York Times Fast-Moving Wildfire on Southwest Coast of France  NASA Earthdata (.gov) Fleeing a wall of flames: Tourists describe France wildfires escape  BBC

Breaking

The INFERNO That Just Forced 250,000 People to Abandon Their Homes

Live updates: Spain and France battle raging wildfires as at least 250,000 people forced to flee  CNN French wildfires trigger mass evacuations around Bordeaux  Al Jazeera Hundreds of Thousands Flee Fires in France and Spain as Help Pours In  The New York Times Fast-Moving Wildfire on Southwest Coast of France  NASA Earthdata (.gov) Wildfires in France and Spain force more than 250,000 people to flee homes  NBC News

Why These Men Are SUING Over Their Flight to a Notorious Prison

Exclusive: CSI Aviation and GlobalX accused of violating civil rights as part of Trump immigration crackdown Venezuelan men sent last year to a notorious Salvadorian terrorism prison by the Trump administration are suing the US aviation companies that transported them there. A lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Washington DC accuses the companies CSI Aviation and GlobalX of violating the Venezuelans’ civil rights, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, neglige

Can the US and Iran Take the OFF-RAMP Before It's Too Late?

Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?  AP News Live updates: US-Iran war; Operations ‘on a hold,’ source says as US appears to pause strikes  CNN Middle East: No fresh US strikes on Iran for a second day  DW.com Trump ordered military not to conduct strikes in Iran Friday  Axios Bridges and infrastructure hit as US struck deeper inside Iran  AP News

The ATTACK That Just Turned a Celebration Into Chaos

Car Plows Into Crowd at Berlin Pride Event in Suspected Terror Attack  The New York Times German police hunt suspect in Berlin Pride van-ramming attack that left 1 dead and 16 injured  The Hill One dead, 16 injured as car slams into crowd at Berlin LGBTQ event  Al Jazeera Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect  AP News What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack  BBC

A Quarter MILLION People Just Fled Their Homes in FRANCE

Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux  AP News Live updates: More than 300,000 displaced by France and Spain wildfires as hotter weather looms  CNN Europe wildfires: more than 300,000 flee homes and holiday accommodation in France and Spain as fires rage  The Guardian Live Updates: Firefighters Battle Raging Wildfires in France and Spain  The New York Times Photos: Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes  Al Jazeera

Ukraine Just Attacked Ships THOUSANDS of Miles From the Battlefield

Ukraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'  CNBC After Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, has Iran war now reached Caspian Sea?  Al Jazeera Ukraine war briefing: Iran accuses Kyiv of deadly attack on Iranian vessel in Caspian Sea  The Guardian Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor  Financial Times Iran, EU Discuss Regional Developments  تسنیم

What Israeli Settlers Just Did That Has Palestinians FURIOUS

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say  BBC Israel raids West Bank live: Dozens of Palestinians detained during assault  Al Jazeera Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash  Reuters Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank  AP News 6 Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, Among the Deadliest in Months  The New York Times

The ATTACK That Turned a Celebration Into a MANHUNT

German police hunt suspect in Berlin Pride van-ramming attack that left 1 dead and 16 injured  AP News Car Plows Into Crowd at Berlin Pride Event in Suspected Terror Attack  The New York Times Manhunt underway for suspect with ‘Islamist’ ties after deadly Berlin Pride attack  NBC News One dead, several injured after vehicle plows through crowd at Berlin Pride event  NPR Berlin Police seek 21-year-old after vehicle crashes into crowd during LGBTQ+ parade  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and

Breaking

The Unlikely HERO Who Stood Up to India's GOVERNMENT

The Accidental Hero Who Faced Down India’s Government  The New York Times How Abhijeet Dipke became the face of India's first Gen Z protest movement, and won  Reuters Anna to Delhi via Boston: The ‘cockroach’ who sparked a metamorphosis  The Times of India "Just The Beginning, Long Way To Go": Abhijeet Dipke's Morning Video Post  NDTV 'Long way to go': What next for CJP leaders after Jantar Mantar protest  Hindustan Times

Breaking

Why 300,000 People Just FLED Their Homes in Europe

More than 300,000 displaced in France and Spain as exhausted firefighters battle wildfires  CBS News Live updates: More than 300,000 displaced by France and Spain wildfires as hotter weather looms  CNN Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France, Spain battle blazes  NBC News Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux  BBC France and Spain fires force more than 300,000 to flee homes  NPR

Why 300,000 People Are FLEEING Their Homes in Europe Right NOW

Live updates: More than 300,000 displaced by France and Spain wildfires as hotter weather looms  CNN Franklin woman and children trapped by wildfires in France  WKRN News 2 France and Spain fires force more than 300,000 to flee homes  NPR French firefighters battle to keep blazes from Bordeaux  Reuters Wildfires spread in France and Spain forcing more to flee  DW.com

The PAUSE That Could End—or Escalate—EVERYTHING Between Two Nations

The United States paused attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire.

Breaking

Why Iran Just STOPPED Firing After Trump's Last-Minute Decision

After Trump calls off bombing, Iran signals it will halt strikes as long as US does  Reuters Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes  CNN Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says  BBC US strikes 'on a hold,' as talks, battle for Strait of Hormuz control loom with Iran  Fox News Report: CENTCOM chief urged halt to Hormuz campaign unless US prepared to escalate  The Times of Israel

Breaking

The Fatal SHOOTOUT That Ended Berlin's Pride Attack

Suspect in Berlin Pride ramming attack shot and killed by police, authorities say  CBS News Officials Call Attack Near Berlin Pride Celebration a ‘Terror Attack’  The New York Times Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police in Berlin suburb, broadcaster says  Reuters One dead, several injured after vehicle plows through crowd at Berlin Pride event  NPR The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police  The Virginian-Pilot

What Happened When Settlers SET FIRE to Two West Bank Mosques

2 mosques in the West Bank are set on fire during a deadly surge in settler violence  AP News Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say  BBC Israeli settlers burn two mosques in occupied West Bank  Al Jazeera Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank  AP News Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed  CNN

Breaking

Why Police Just Shot DEAD a Suspect at Berlin's Pride Celebration

Berlin Pride ramming: Police shoot suspect dead  dw.com Berlin Pride Event Attacker Killed in Police Shootout, Officials Say  The New York Times Photos show the aftermath of a van-ramming attack near Berlin’s Pride Festival  AP News Berlin Police seek 21-year-old after vehicle crashes into crowd during LGBTQ+ parade  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Suspect in deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in confrontation with police  PBS

Breaking

The PAUSE That Could End America's Most Dangerous Standoff

Live updates: Trump administration signals that pause in Iran strikes will allow talks to progress  CNN Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns  The New York Times US and Iran hit pause on strikes for second day  Al Jazeera Top U.S. military commander in Middle East advised halting Hormuz bombing  Axios Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes  CNN

Breaking

What's Threatening One of the World's Most Famous Wine Regions RIGHT NOW

Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes  Reuters Live updates: Battle against France and Spain wildfires is in a critical window as hotter weather looms  CNN Fires in Europe: latest developments  Yahoo French firefighters face 'pyrocumulonimbus' for first time  France 24 At least 1 dead, more than 265,000 evacuated amid wildfires in Spain, France  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Netanyahu's EXPLOSIVE Response to War-Crimes Charges

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ and calls ICC war-crimes charges ‘bogus’  AP News Netanyahu vows to go to New York City despite ICC arrest warrant, Mamdani  Al Jazeera Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ in calls for PM’s arrest  The Guardian Khanna echoes Mamdani’s calls for Netanyahu arrest  The Hill Zohran Mamdani was elected to serve New Yorkers, not wage war on Israel - opinion  The Jerusalem Post

Netanyahu's DEFIANT Plan Despite Arrest Warrant

Netanyahu vows to go to New York City despite ICC arrest warrant, Mamdani  Al Jazeera Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ and calls ICC war-crimes charges ‘bogus’  AP News Khanna echoes Mamdani’s calls for Netanyahu arrest  The Hill Zohran Mamdani was elected to serve New Yorkers, not wage war on Israel - opinion  The Jerusalem Post Opinion | Mamdani’s Video Message About Netanyahu  The New York Times

Science

The Genetic SECRET Behind an Invasive Species' Unstoppable Conquest

A notorious snake invasion that devastated Guam’s native birds may have succeeded because the reptiles carried hidden genetic advantages. Using advanced long-read DNA sequencing, researchers uncovered more than 19,000 large genetic differences in brown tree snakes, many concentrated in genes tied to immunity and smell. This overlooked diversity may have helped a population founded by only a few snakes survive inbreeding, adapt to a new environment, and multiply to extraordinary densities.

The Counterintuitive Way to Save the World's Biggest TREES

Giant sequoias are built to withstand ordinary fires, but recent extreme wildfires killed thousands of trees that had survived for centuries or even millennia. A new analysis of about 26,400 sequoias found that trees in areas treated with prescribed burns were nearly four times more likely to survive. Researchers estimate the controlled fires prevented about 1,900 deaths and could have saved thousands more if used across every grove.

Health

The Weight Loss Drug That Might CURE an Eating Disorder

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 NEW Pill That Could Make Statins OBSOLETE

Lipfendra, a new once-daily pill for high cholesterol, can be taken instead of or alongside a statin. Iryna Veklich · Moment / Getty Images The FDA has approved Lipfendra, a new drug for adults with high LDL cholesterol. It is the first PCSK9 inhibitor in its class to come as a pill; the other three treatments require shots. Lipfendra can be taken instead of or alongside a statin to lower high LDL cholesterol. People with high cholesterol levels now have a new treatment option: a once-daily

How Rural Patients Are CHEATING Death From Miles Away

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

The Women's Health Condition Secretly DESTROYING Hearts

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

The Daily Habit Cardiologists Say You Can SAFELY Indulge In

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

Why the FDA Just Made a CONTROVERSIAL U-Turn on Peptides

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) On the first day of a two-day meeting, an FDA advisory panel voted in favor of four 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 and scientists say the safety and effectiveness of i

The Breakfast Addition That Could SAVE Your Heart

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 Military 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 Entertainment Habit That Might Be REVERSING Your Age

Research shows that regular cultural engagement can slow physiological aging in older adults. Image Credit: AzmanJaka/Getty A new study claims that older adults who regularly attend cultural events such as museums, movies, and theater tend to have a lower physiological age, meaning their bodies function younger than their years. Those who engaged culturally every few months or more had an average physiological age of about 3 years less than those with less participation, despite similar actu

Does This Viral Sleep Hack Actually WORK or Just Go Viral

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 Bedroom Pill That Might STOP Cancer in Its Tracks

A recent study found that sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may stop cancer from metastasizing. BSIP/Getty Images Researchers report that the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may help slow the spread of cancer. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, appears to interfere with cancer cells’ ability to metastasize and travel to other parts of the body. More research is needed to determine if Viagra would be more effective against certain types of cancer and whether the drug can

Why Millions Keep Taking This Drug Long After They HIT Their Goal Weight

Recent research has found that GLP-1s, like Ozempic and Wegovy, can help you maintain a lower calorie intake for more than a year. Image Credit: Jon Challicom/Getty A new study found that people taking semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) maintained a significantly lower calorie intake after 60 weeks on the medication. Participants taking semaglutide consistently consumed 24% to 30% fewer calories than those receiving a placebo throughout the study. The findings suggest semaglutide may continue

The New Guidelines That Just Put MILLIONS on Daily Pills

Three studies evaluated the potential impact of new cholesterol guidelines, which are expected to improve treatment outcomes. Getty Images The AHA, ACC, and other medical organizations released new cholesterol guidelines in 2026. Three studies evaluated the potential impact of the new guidelines and found that they could expand treatment options. With more than half of U.S. adults eligible for statin therapy under the new guidelines, experts say early intervention is key to cholesterol manag

The PARASITE Outbreak Spreading Across America Right Now

Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as concerns over parasitic illness spread across U.S.  CBS News Cyclospora outbreaks start with human contamination. Nobody has ever been able to figure out how  CNN Parsley and Cilantro Identified as Potential Sources of Cyclospora Outbreak in North Carolina  Consumer Reports KCCI Investigates: Iowa Cyclospora cases likely may be part of national outbreak  KCCI Cyclospora cases mounting in Michigan  The Hill

The Hidden MOMENT That Decides Who Gets Dementia

Scientists have identified a possible tipping point that helps determine whether Alzheimer’s-related brain changes lead to dementia. The key may lie in how the brain’s immune cells respond to plaques and tau, offering a promising new target for treatments designed to extend cognitive resilience.

The Type of Fat Loss That Actually TRIGGERS Diabetes

Scientists discovered that damaged fat cells can become inflamed, lose their ability to store lipids, and eventually vanish, disrupting the body’s metabolism. The findings show that diabetes can result not only from excess fat, but also from losing the healthy fat tissue the body needs.

The Hidden DANGER Lurking in America's Most Popular Weight Loss DRUGS

A new report states that older adults using GLP-1 drugs may have a higher risk of loss of muscle mass, malnutrition, dehydration, and other frailty-associated conditions. Getty Images A new report states that older adults using GLP-1 drugs may have a higher risk of loss of muscle mass, malnutrition, and dehydration. However, the benefits of taking these drugs should be weighed against these risks when the medications are prescribed. The researchers say that GLP-1 drugs benefit older adults b

The 'Menopause Cocktail' That Could Change EVERYTHING for Women Over 40

Proponents of the “menopause cocktail” say that a combination of allergy and acid reflux medications helps alleviate menopause symptoms. Image Credit: Pekic/Getty The viral “menopause cocktail” involves a mix of allergy and acid-reducing medications to reportedly help manage menopause symptoms.  Experts caution that the trend reflects gaps in menopause care and lacks sufficient evidence around safety and effectiveness. Long-term use of the medications may carry risks, including masking under

Sports

Where to Watch Tonight's EXPLOSIVE Middleweight Showdown

In an epic bout, Premier Boxing Champions travels to Australia, where American boxer Errol “The Truth” Spence, Jr. (28-1-0) takes on Australian Tim “The Phoenix” Tszyu (27-3-0) in a high-profile middleweight match. Spence, Jr. vs. Tszyu takes place on Saturday, July 25 at Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia with a start time of 9 p.m. […]

Variety·Sports·2d ago

How This President Is Building a WNBA Team Like a STARTUP

The Toronto Tempo arrived in the WNBA this season with record-breaking attendance, a 53-point single-game performance from a star player, and the weight of being the league’s newest franchise. As the season pauses for All-Star Weekend, team president Teresa Resch takes stock of what she’s built, what’s surprised her, and what she’s still figuring out in real time. She talks about running a sports franchise like a startup and how Canada’s complicated political relationship with the U.S. impacts b

Entertainment

What Rumer Willis Discovered About Her Body That CHANGED Everything

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

Why Broadway's UNDERWORLD Is Coming to a Theater Near You

The gods themselves get mostly shoved out of the picture in “The Odyssey,” as has been noted by some filmgoers who wished Zeus or Poseidon got in on the action instead of just being talked about. But Hades, at least, has his day in another movie currently in theaters, which offers some serious interplay between […]

The Horror Film That Just Won Fantasia's TOP Prize

Hanna Bergholm’s “Nightborn” has won the top honor at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival juried awards. “Nightborn” was awarded the prestigious Cheval Noir trophy for best film. Seidi Haarla, who stars opposite Rupert Grint in the film, was also awarded best actress. See the full winners list — along with jury statements — below. 2026 […]

The Cyberspace CRIMINAL Coming to Apple TV

Apple has unveiled the teaser for “Neuromancer,” a sci-fi drama led by Callum Turner, based on the landmark 1984 novel by William Gibson. The Apple TV series is created by Graham Roland (“Dark Winds”) and JD Dillard (“The Twilight Zone”), who is directing the pilot. An official plot description teases that it “follows a damaged, […]

Why the Dungeons & Dragons Sequel May NEVER Happen

As it turns out, a sequel to “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” was written. But whether fans will ever get to see it produced for the big screen remains to be seen due to “financial” reasons. “We actually wrote a sequel to ‘Dungeons & Dragons.’ We were hired to write it,” co-director and writer […]

The Body Snatching Comedy That Left Its Audience MYSTIFIED

Six men lie face down on the ground, licking a deserted street in L.A. It’s a stomach-churning introduction, but “Sour Minnows” is not a conventional tale. It’s a hangout movie about roommates Ricky (David Brown, “Jury Duty”) and Tepper (Chase Williamson, “The Guest”) who accidentally step into a different plane of existence one day while […]

John Cena's TOY CAR Movie Is Actually Happening

Mattel’s iconic toy cars are making their big screen debut in Apple Original Films’ “Matchbox,” which released its first action-packed trailer starring John Cena. The Sam Hargrave-directed film was adapted from the famous die-cast toy vehicle line. “Matchbox” will follow “a group of childhood friends who must work together to stop an impending worldwide disaster […]

Why Avatar Fans Should AVOID the Dark Web Leak

“Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” is finally streaming on Paramount+ and playing in select theaters, but it’s been a long journey for Team Avatar to hit the big screen. The movie takes place after the events of Nickelodeon’s beloved animated show, “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” but before the sequel series, “The Legend of Korra.” Aang […]

Why Kieran Culkin Is Playing the DEVIL on Family Guy

Roman Roy did some pretty devilish things on “Succession,” so perhaps it makes sense that “Family Guy” has tapped star Kieran Culkin to play Satan in a new Halloween-themed special that will run exclusively on Hulu later this year. Culkin’s casting was announced Saturday during the “Family Guy” panel at San Diego Comic-Con, where it […]

Ryan Gosling Just Signed On to Play Marvel's Most TORTURED Hero

Ryan Gosling is finally joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The “Project Hail Mary” star will play Ghost Rider in a new standalone movie, Marvel Studios exec Kevin Feige announced at San Diego Comic Con. Gosling will be the second actor to play the Spirit of Vengeance after Nicolas Cage played the fiery motorcycle rider in […]

Stephen King's Most TERRIFYING Creation Returns This October

Amazon Prime Video has released a new teaser trailer for “Carrie,” the TV adaptation of Stephen King’s classic horror novel. All eight episodes of the series will debut on Oct. 7. The series is a “bold and timely reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with […]

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Doctor Doom's ARMY Revealed: The Sentinel Showdown Nobody Saw Coming

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige surprised San Diego Comic Con attendees with exclusive footage of “Avengers: Doomsday,” shown only to lucky fans inside of the convention center’s massive Hall H. The trailer starts out with Victor Von Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) sitting on a throne as Vanessa Kirby’s Invisible Woman explains how he’s broken as […]

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Why 'Coyote vs. Acme' Stars Say Their FIGHT Was Worth It

If you went back to November 2023 and told “Coyote vs. Acme” director Dave Green that his Looney Toons legal comedy would make its debut at San Diego Comic-Con, he probably wouldn’t believe it. Of course, that’s largely because that’s when Green learned the film had been shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery as a tax […]

The SHOCKING Choice Marvel Just Made for Black Panther's Legacy

Black Panther is back! David Jonsson has been cast as the new Black Panther and is playing T’Challa’s son in “Black Panther 3,” out Dec. 15, 2028. The film will follow Jonsson’s character, Prince T’Challa II, as he comes of age after he was introduced as a child in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Director Ryan […]

The Surprising Winners of L.A.'s Biggest LOCAL Emmy Night

PBS SoCal (KOCE and KCET) was the big winner Saturday night at the L.A. Area Emmy Awards, landing eight — including for live events-programming, entertainment, crime/social issues and arts. Univision’s KMEX was next, with seven, followed by Telemundo’s KVEA with six. KVEA once again won the newscast Emmys for daily daytime (11 a.m. to 7 […]

Winston Duke's TRUST in the New Black Panther Actor

Winston Duke is officially returning to Wakanda for “Black Panther 3”, and David Jonsson is coming along with him. Marvel teased the third “Black Panther” at San Diego Comic-Con, which releases Dec. 15, 2028. Jonsson will play T’Challa’s son, Prince T’Challa II, continuing the late Chadwick Boseman’s legacy. “I trust him as an artist. I […]

The Internet's CREEPIEST Place Is Becoming a Real Destination

The Backrooms began as a single eerie image of empty yellow rooms, but internet users transformed it into a vast fictional world that feels disturbingly real. Through videos, games, maps, survival guides and social media stories, audiences do more than watch the horror unfold. They help build and explore it. Researchers suggest this popularity reflects a new kind of digital tourism, where people emotionally enter imaginary places filled with mystery, nostalgia and unease.

Ryan Gosling Just Signed On to Play Marvel's Most DANGEROUS Character

Ryan Gosling on stage at Comic-Con | Image: Marvel Studios While perhaps less dramatic than in years past, Marvel nonetheless had some big reveals lined up for Comic-Con. The highest profile was certainly the announcement that Ryan Gosling would be joining the MCU as Ghost Rider, with the Shawn Levy-directed (Deadpool & Wolverine) standalone feature set to drop sometime in 2028. The studio also brought out Ryan Coogler, who officially confirmed Black Panther III is slated for release on Decemb

The Movie That Just Became 2026's Biggest Box Office PHENOMENON

Who says toys are outdated? Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” which grapples with the reality that kids would rather play with tech than dolls, has surpassed $1 billion globally and now ranks as the highest-grossing release of the year. The film has earned $448 million domestically and $573 million internationally for a global tally […]

Why 'The Odyssey' Just Had One of the BIGGEST Second Weekends Ever

“The Odyssey” continued its epic box office journey, scoring a sensational $87 million in its second weekend of release. That’s a tally that most films, especially of the R-rated variety, would be happy to earn in their opening weekends. Ticket sales declined just 30% from its sizable 123.5 million debut, a testament to the box […]

The 'Rick and Morty' Spinoff That Plays It SAFE—But Still Delivers

“They spin off so fast,” Morty (Harry Belden) sighs of the latest visitors to the garage he shares with his grandfather Rick (Ian Cardoni). “I give it 10 episodes,” Rick replies. The scene is an obligatory, efficient passing of the baton from the characters’ namesake show “Rick and Morty,” a juggernaut hit for Adult Swim […]

The Zombie Movie That Could Change EVERYTHING You Know About the Genre

“Train to Busan” proved that humans can’t outrun the infected. “Colony” proves they can’t outsmart them.  Director Yeon Sang-ho returns to the zombie genre with his third live-action thriller, “Colony,” expanding the “Yeoniverse,” the cinematic universe he’s built through his genre-defining horror films. The South Korean film marks Gianna Jun’s (aka Jun Ji-hyun) long-awaited return […]

MILLIONS Watched This LEAKED Film Before It Vanished From the Internet

“The Odyssey” leaks have begun, as a high-quality bootleg of the film reached millions of people on X thanks to a viral tweet on July 25. At 2:25 p.m. PT, a post on X reading “Someone uploaded ‘The Odyssey’ full movie on X. Can you believe it?” amplified a message from a now-suspended account. The […]

The New Trailer Shows Carrie Just Wants ONE Thing

The latest adaptation debuts October 7th. | Image: Amazon Mike Flanagan's latest Stephen King adaptation, Carrie (this will be his fourth), is slated to make its debut on Amazon Prime on October 7th. The new trailer dropped at Comic-Con 2026 and doesn't contain many surprises. If you're familiar with Carrie at all, it hits all the expected notes. Though it's clearly been updated for the modern era. According to Deadline, Flanagan's take on the classic King novel will tackle very modern teen ch

A Hero Battles UPWARD in This Zesty High-Rise Actioner

Saïd Boumazoughe gets a “created by” credit just below director Bob Colaers at the end of “Attack on Paradise,” amplifying the fact that this project is very much the Belgian-Moroccan star’s realized personal fantasy of an action vehicle. That translates into something a lot like “Die Hard,” with elements of “Assault on Precinct 13,” “High […]

Gay Romance Podcast Casts Lead Roles, Sets SEPTEMBER Release

Daniel J. Kim (“Cobra Kai”) and Danielle Kennedy (“The ’Burbs”) have joined the cast of “Drive Thru Magic,” the upcoming scripted fiction podcast from actor, writer and director Briggon Snow (“The Bright Sessions”). The project is produced by Atypical Artists and executive produced by Lauren Shippen. “Drive Thru Magic” is a gay romance drama set against the unlikely backdrop of […]

A Supernatural Gay Love Story in a 19th-Century BACKWATER

The yearning separations of seafaring life have generated many a romantic ghost story, and while it largely takes place on terra firma, the Danish “No Rest for the Wicked” provides an honorable addition to that roster. Kaspar Kalle’s assured debut feature, drawn from an 1884 story by German author Karl Heinrich Ulrichs — a very […]

The Killer Puppet Slasher Where the PUPPETRY Steals the Show

British indie director Rhys Frake-Waterfield gained a measure of notoriety for his 2023 film “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey,” at best an amusing sketch idea that could hardly support a feature-length horror movie, let alone a very slapdash sequel. But it wasn’t memorably bad enough to merit either cultists or a shelf full of Razzies, both […]

'The Odyssey' Just Hit $639 Million — But There's a PROBLEM

Christopher Nolan’s star-studded adaptation of “The Odyssey” has surpassed $600 million globally after just two weekends of release. The big-budget take on Homer’s 3,000-year-old epic, led by Matt Damon as the Greek king Odysseus, has generated $639.6 million worldwide, including $353.2 million at the international box office and $284.4 million domestically. It’s a staggering turnout […]

Tom Holland Just Admitted Some of His Movies Are TERRIBLE

Tom Holland is having a great time doing the press circuit for both “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” because he’s fond of the movies. That hasn’t always been the case. On the July 22 episode of Dish Podcast, Holland spoke with hosts Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett about the press cycles surrounding films […]

Gay Romance Podcast Casts Lead Roles for SEPTEMBER Launch

Daniel J. Kim (“Cobra Kai”) and Danielle Kennedy (“The ’Burbs”) have joined the cast of “Drive Thru Magic,” the upcoming scripted fiction podcast from actor, writer and director Briggon Snow (“The Bright Sessions”). The project is produced by Atypical Artists and executive produced by Lauren Shippen. “Drive Thru Magic” is a gay romance drama set against the unlikely backdrop of […]

The Album That Just Made Gracie Abrams a CHART-TOPPING Star

Gracie Abrams has earned her first No 1 on the Billboard 200 with her third album “Daughter From Hell,” bowing atop the chart with 124,000 equivalent album units. The singer-songwriter announced the album back in May, along with the release of its first single “Hit the Wall.” Her last project, 2024’s “The Secret of Us,” […]

Why This Movie Belongs on the Mount Rushmore of BAD Films

Thankfully the movie is bonkers enough to live up to the artwork. | Image: Vinegar Syndrome There's something about a movie like The Room, Troll 2, or Fateful Findings that I find irresistible. These sorts of "so bad they're good" films are marvelous curiosities where ambition far outstrips resources, ability, and self-awareness to become something much greater than the sum of their parts. Champagne and Bullets (also released as GetEven and Road to Revenge) is a film on par with those classics

The SECRET Meeting That Could Change Black Panther FOREVER

Marvel boss Kevin Feige recently told Empire how David Jonsson was cast as the next Black Panther. He explained that “The Long Walk” star met with “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler in a “secret meeting,” and that the Oscar winner quickly identified Jonsson as his next leading man. “We hadn’t started a search yet,” Feige […]

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The Fourth Firefighter DEATH That's Haunting Oregon

Oregon fire looms near town as 4th firefighter dies weeks after Colorado blaze  AP News Fourth Firefighter Dies Following Knowles Fire Burnover in Colorado | U.S. Department of the Interior  U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov) Lincoln man dies after wildfire incident in Colorado, Dept. of Interior says  WOWT Fourth firefighter dies from injuries caused by now extinguished Knowles wildfire in Utah and Colorado  FOX Weather Fourth firefighter dies following June wildland fire in Colorado  Reute

The TikTok Accusation That Ended in MURDER

Influencer killed by husband after she accused him of pedophilia on TikTok  NBC News Owasso woman killed in murder-suicide remembered as devoted mother, great friend  News On 6 Oklahoma mom killed in murder-suicide weeks after posting allegations about husband  The Oklahoman Sara Gilson Heard ‘Screaming and Crying’ by 911 Dispatcher Before Husband Killed Her After Pedophilia Claims  People.com Family identify two killed in apparent murder-suicide in Owasso  KTUL

Why Nolan Wells' Best Friend COULDN'T Attend His Funeral

Nolan Wells’ best friend skipped funeral due to death threats: ‘Wish I could have been there’  New York Post A beach party, a call for help and missing pictures: Inside the day of Nolan Wells’ death  NBC News Cajun Navy leader warns Nolan Wells' search area has deadly 'washing machine' currents: 'Lots of drownings'  Fox News Mystery girl in Nolan Wells case reportedly identified  NewsNation An independent autopsy couldn’t determine how Nolan Wells died. Here’s what experts say could happen next 

The Influencer Whose Husband Just Ended EVERYTHING

Oklahoma influencer killed in apparent murder-suicide by husband, police say  The Guardian Influencer killed by husband after she accused him of pedophilia on TikTok  NBC News Owasso Police release timeline linking federal child sex crime case and murder-suicide  News On 6 Oklahoma mom killed in murder-suicide weeks after posting allegations about husband  The Oklahoman Oklahoma mom who accused her estranged husband on TikTok killed in apparent murder-suicide  10TV

The Disturbing END to the TikTok Influencer's Pedophilia ACCUSATIONS

TikTok influencer who accused estranged husband of pedophilia found dead in possible murder-suicide  Fox News Influencer killed by husband after she accused him of pedophilia on TikTok  NBC News Family identify two killed in apparent murder-suicide in Owasso  KTUL Oklahoma mom killed in murder-suicide weeks after posting allegations about husband  The Oklahoman Owasso Police release timeline linking federal child sex crime case and murder-suicide  News On 6

He Shoved a FLAMING Car Into a Gully—What Happened Next Was Catastrophic

Man Convicted of Shoving Flaming Car Into Gully, Igniting Giant Wildfire  The New York Times Man found guilty of starting 2024 Park Fire, one of California's largest wildfires on record  CBS News Ronnie Dean Stout II found guilty in Park Fire arson case, faces 25 years to life  KRCR Man found guilty of arson in Park Fire, fourth-largest wildfire in CA history  Sacramento Bee Chico man found guilty of arson in Park Fire, one of California's largest wildfires  KCRA