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Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.

Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.
A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.
Evaluations of AI dispensing mental health advice are often done in a manner that is radically different from real world usage. I showcase this. An AI Insider scoop.

Many Native American languages are endangered. With the help of his mentor, a 12-year-old in Michigan hopes to help preserve his language through robotics.
You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.
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More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.

You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.

Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.
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

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.
AI riches are already concentrated among a handful of powerful companies, but there are plenty of new, some radical, ideas about how to spread the wealth.
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

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"The first autonomous agent cyberattack is an unprecedented event. It deserves an unprecedented response!"
How one founder house is betting work-life balance can beat burnout .
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

On the latest episode of Equity, we discussed why Moonshot AI's Kimi seemed to panic Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
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

As Apple prepares to launch its first smart glasses, the company may also be wrestling with how to address consumer privacy concerns.
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The integration of health data into consumer AI platforms is rapidly growing.

“Investors frequently receive only a small fraction of the shares they request — if they receive any at all.”
This pause in the merger is not the beginning of the end, but more likely the end of the beginning of the process.

Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

A new study warns that a successful Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery would lead to an increase of productions outside Hollywood.

Chocolate firms look to win shoppers back with premium products and social media trends after poor weather conditions, tariffs, and the Iran war hit sales.
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

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

A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public tv and radio stations nationwide.
Most young children should have a Trump account. But that doesn’t mean families should prioritize saving in them.

Investors with a long-term horizon should look beyond the ongoing noise and focus on stocks that are well-positioned to generate strong returns.
Rising Treasury yields show how “enormously worried” the market is about inflation — and whether the Fed will back up its tough talk with action
The Rocket Classic ends, but Rocket's $500 million commitment to Detroit is ahead of schedule. Why place-based corporate leadership works, and what protects it.

AI is changing the workplace, but life skills still matter most. New research shows why emotional intelligence, leadership and problem-solving outperform AI skills alone.

“The strongest argument for claiming benefits earlier goes beyond the traditional break-even analyses.”
“To my surprise, the proceeds from the sale were credited to my money-market settlement fund.”
Treasury yields and oil prices surged, and the dollar confirmed the breakout toward a longer-term uptrend, to push the S&P 500 below key chart support.
A key incentive in place for current Opportunity Zone investors — deferring taxation of reinvested capital gains — will end on Dec. 31.
Markets are gearing up for the busiest week of second-quarter earnings season.
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Implied in the silence is what's true, that the Fed isn't necessary.
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The industrials sector of the stock market is benefitting from the AI infrastructure boom with its P/E ratio up close to tech levels and investor flows strong.
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Many Americans in the 50-55 age range have 10 to 15 work years left, extending 401(k), IRA growth investing, but they can't afford an ill-timed market crash.
“We would rather pay taxes upfront than pay mortgage interest.”
The Powerball jackpot rose after the second drawing that included tickets sold in the U.K.

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
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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
“At that point, they arguably no longer need the government’s retirement safety net.”
A flurry of negotiations last week cleared the way for an antitrust court battle with states that could determine the fate of the two iconic media giants.

It's a busy week filled with Big Tech earnings, a Fed meeting and inflation data.
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U.S. stock-index futures rallied and oil prices tumbled on Sunday as the U.S. and Iran took a pause from fighting, and as Wall Street gears up for the Fed’s meeting and key earnings reports from Big Tech companies.
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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
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
Samantha Niblett officially launches her "summer of sex" campaign, as her educational bid ramps up.

The ruling on Saturday was the latest rebuke to President Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting. The government says it may take the case to the Supreme Court.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's policy proposals are prominent across Sunday's papers.

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

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
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Andy Burnham says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".

In some cases, no direct line can be drawn from the president’s domestic nuclear agenda to his family or close allies. But they have overlapping business ties that could position them for gains.

Tim Bakken argues that the Pentagon's attempt to stifle what teachers can say and write makes the military more susceptible to bad decisions.
Before he was picked to lead the Navy, Adm. Daryl Caudle found ways to signal his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s anti-diversity goals.

The Democrats should be well positioned to make gains in this year’s midterms. But inside party headquarters, every week brings paranoia, worries about money and, on occasion, emotional eruptions.
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A recent Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to end a humanitarian program that has allowed about one million immigrants to work legally in the U.S.

State Representative Josh Turek, the Democrat running to flip Iowa’s open Senate seat, cycled with his hands at an Iowa biking event that took place between two cities nearly 60 miles apart.

Troy Jackson is replacing Graham Platner, but Republicans are seeking to tie them together as a remade race kicks off with high stakes.

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
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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
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
Burnham said he had a phone conversation with Trump on Monday when he officially took on the role, describing it as "a good exchange".
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
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
Republicans see ‘scary’ lack of enthusiasm among core voters ahead of midterms The Washington Post MAGA Republicans are ‘showing up in November’: Tom Emmer Washington Examiner
The Democratic Socialists of America, after a string of election victories in New York, is eager to tax the rich and enact anti-Israel policies.

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
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 — […]

The president suggested Morocco is naming a more than 655-mile roadway in the Western Sahara disputed territory after him.

Republicans have 100 days to sink the newly-minted Democratic Maine Senate nominee — and they're throwing everything they have at him.

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
It is unclear when the Kentucky senator plans to return to Congress.

In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Hundreds of Indians abroad gathered in Manhattan to support the Gen Z-led movement that rocked the Indian government and led to the resignation of its education minister.

The Israeli prime minister criticized Mr. Mamdani for releasing a video last week in which the mayor called for the federal government to arrest Mr. Netanyahu for war crimes.

The police said a hunt for suspects was underway after the episode, which also injured at least 14 people, some seriously.

Nearly 300,000 have been told to evacuate or take shelter as major fires edged closer to Madrid and Bordeaux.
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The deeper I dug, the more complicated Lockerbie became and there have been times that I don't know what to believe.

Temperatures are forecast to surge next week as another UK heatwave begins.

The fire was declared a major incident on Friday, but that has now been stood down by Police Scotland.

Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.
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New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

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
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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
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The Dublin man appeared at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday evening.

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

The legal gap for gay Ukrainians has always been unbearable. Then the war with Russia seemed to make the disparity untenable. But the gap remains.
More than 340,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires in France and Spain.
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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

A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.
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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
The discussion about restricting goods from Israeli settlements in occupied territories reflects a European split over whether and how to confront Israel.

Unable to return home, some Lebanese displaced by Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon are buying satellite images to see whether their houses survived.
President Trump put off plans to escalate the fighting in part because of dwindling stockpiles of interceptor missiles, American officials said.

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
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Police asked for information about the whereabouts of a 21-year-old man.

The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

Bottled water is being handed out to passengers and staff while the issue is investigated.

A new heat wave is forecast to hit the continent, piling the pressure on countries that are already fighting deadly wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate.
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
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
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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
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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
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
Chan Mathok Atak, 19, is accused of endangering another during a journey by sea to the UK.

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 latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.
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.

The confrontation with the suspect in what has been described as a likely act of Islamist terrorism occurred as a large-scale manhunt was underway, the authorities said.

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
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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
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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
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
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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

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
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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
Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.

With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.
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The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

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
When summer rolls around, many parents scramble to sign up their young kids for outdoor activities. But what do you do when extreme heat and wildfire smoke increasingly make the outdoors dangerous?
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.
Scientists used CRISPR to make prostate cancer cells easier for the immune system to detect and destroy. The experimental treatment dramatically improved the effects of immunotherapy in mice and may offer hope for other hard-to-treat tumors.
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.
Global coal use reached a record in 2025 even as coal-fired power declined, exposing a widening divide between Asia, Europe, and the United States over energy demand.

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

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
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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

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 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

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

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

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

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

A popular TikTok trend suggests that eating dinner 4 to 5 hours before bed can improve sleep quality. Image credit: Olga Rolenko · Moment/Getty “Early-bird dinners” are a growing social media trend, with some TikTokers claiming that eating earlier can improve sleep quality. Experts agree that consuming the last meal of the day earlier in the evening may help with getting a better night’s rest. Eating dinner earlier may also offer additional benefits, such as reducing acid reflux and improvin

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

Each summer, false claims about sunscreen causing cancer continue to spread online.

The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.

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For decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.
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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.
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

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

Anthony Joshua suffers two knockdowns before recovering to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round.

An emotional Adam Ramsay-Peaty questions how his future looks after missing out on gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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. […]

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Craig Breslow stuck by his process, Caleb Durbin turned his season around, and now the Red Sox are one of the hottest teams in the game and poised to make the playoffs.

Real Madrid has been linked with a summer move for Rodri after the midfielder helped Spain to World Cup glory.

After a tournament record back nine of 28, young superstar Jackson Koivun takes a three shot lead into the final round of the 3M Open.

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Kenny Omega and Kevin Knight will headline AEW Redemption for the world title. Who else will currently join them at the show taking place in Montreal?

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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

Errol Spence Jr. announced his retirement in the ring after Tim Tszyu won a unanimous decision in Sydney. Here is what Spence said and what comes next for Tszyu.

A cel phone interrupting proceedings as Florida Gators’ coach Jon Sumrall conducts a team meeting? Linebacker Myles Graham shudders at the thought.

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The Toronto Blue Jays have turned to an American League East rival for a new outfield addition without the fan favorite.
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The former New York Yankees castoff has taken on a new role with the San Francisco Giants after a nine-year playing career.

The Philadelphia Phillies have ruled out a newly-acquired righty, who grew up attending the organization’s home games.

Alex Bowman will leave NASCAR on his own terms after 2027, but his decision creates a rare opportunity that could shape Hendrick Motorsports for the next decade.

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The Bahrain Grand Prix will be rescheduled to take place in October at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.

Lando Norris takes his and McLaren's first victory of the year in a compelling Hungarian Grand Prix.

Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a departure from Chelsea after impressing for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.

The route for the iconic cycling race's final stage was shortened because security and police were reassigned to assist with wildfires in southwest France.
Slovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.

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Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.

Llywelyn Williams says anything is possible with any kind of disability.

MLB shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer of the Athletics suffered a ruptured testicle during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks and required emergency surgical repair.

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 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 […]

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 […]

From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 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 […]

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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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 […]

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 work of artist Bill Sienkiewicz, once nicknamed "That Polish Guy" by Clint Eastwood, has influenced comics, illustration, advertising, animation and film.

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 rapper has been taking on challenges to raise awareness and money for the Down's Syndrome Association.

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 […]

Marvel's Hall H panels at San Diego Comic-Con have consistently delivered industry-shaking announcements since 2008.

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 […]
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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.
During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".

The duke surprises his wife with a video call during her guest judge appearance on MasterChef Australia.

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
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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 […]

“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 […]

“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 […]

“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 […]

“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 […]
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Following the World Cup, where "Wonderwall" became an anthem for the English team, Oasis earns its first No. 1 on a Billboard chart.

Morgan Wallen owns 40% of Billboard's Country Streaming Songs chart as several tracks — “Just in Case” and “Cowgirls,” Wallen’s collaboration with Ernest — return.

For the first time since it debuted atop Billboard's Top Country Albums chart, Ella Langley's Dandelion is no longer the No. 1 country set in the U.S.

John Mayer climbs to new career highs on several of Billboard's country charts thanks to his new collaborations with Lainey Wilson, “Phone, Keys, Wallet.”

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

Drake's "Janice STFU" refuses to slip from No. 1 on several of Billboard's streaming charts, keeping Future's "California Girls" from launching at the summit.

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]
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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 […]

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 […]

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the ancient Greek epic poem is now his biggest second-weekend hit at the box office.

"The Devil Wears Prada 2,” starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, arrives on Hulu on Disney+ this week, just after the film wrapped up its blockbuster run at the box office.

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,” […]

House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 6 arrives tonight on HBO and HBO Max. Here's the release time in every U.S. time zone, plus the episode runtime.

Who (or what) Is ‘Jimothy’? Social media has become obsessed with an oddly shaped raccoon from Seattle—here’s everything you need to know.

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

Robert Pattinson’s big outburst in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ has gone viral—here’s the ‘beggars’ meme, explained.

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 Tennessee Aquarium is showing off its newest addition to the penguin exhibit. The chick was born a month ago to Nipper and Pebbles.

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Christopher Hellenthal, still wearing his Spiderman costume from a children's superhero event, rushed into action to help a man in a wheelchair cross the street in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

SWAT teams swarmed a Jacksonville motel apprehending a man and the girl's mother, who officials say does not have custody of the teen.

Police say two men climbed over the glass wall of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle on Friday, flipped over the edge and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure

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
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
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“I own my home outright, have no children or other dependents.”
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Three people died at the scene and a baby girl died in hospital. The driver was seriously hurt and arrested.

Karyna Shuliak, 37, is a complicated and unusual figure in the disgraced financier’s world who has been trying to blend into obscurity since his death.

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
Under the new rules, members will be able to wear a top from the new range with their own trousers.

Andy Burnham's latest policy plans dominate many of Monday's newspapers.
