The PAUSE That Just Sent Oil Markets Into FREEFALL
Oil prices fell after Iran reportedly said it would suspend attacks as long as a U.S. pause in hostilities remains in place.
Oil prices fell after Iran reportedly said it would suspend attacks as long as a U.S. pause in hostilities remains in place.
The integration of health data into consumer AI platforms is rapidly growing.

As Apple prepares to launch its first smart glasses, the company may also be wrestling with how to address consumer privacy concerns.
Forget YouTube videos—frontier physical AI models need multiple camera angles, dense annotation, and soon, brain wave readings.
This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. The most critical component to actually fielding high-energy laser weapons at scale isn’t the diode pump, or the gain medium, or the beam director. It isn’t even the power source. In reality, it may actually be this tiny fiber-optic converter. On July 23, defense technology company Attalon—formed earlier this year from the spin-off of American laser comp

If your workday feels like a high-stakes game of notification whack-a-mole, you aren’t alone. Between Slack channels buzzing, Microsoft Teams pinging in the background, multiple email accounts open, and mobile messages cluttering your phone, simply checking if someone needs you takes up half your morning. You don’t need more communication tools! You need a single, unified dashboard that aggregates all those incoming messages into one central cockpit and then gives you complete control over when

Last fall, Carl Addison showed his Starbucks coworkers a magic trick. As a shift supervisor at his Seattle-area café, he was responsible for the store’s twice-a-week inventory count. Starbucks had introduced a new AI tool in September to automate the process. Called Automated Counting, it used an iPad camera to identify and tally items on the storage shelves, turning an hour-long job into one that was supposed to take as little as 10 to 12 minutes. Addison discovered that when he aimed the iPad

Show me a farmer, said Mike Burdick, vice president of Sabanto, an autonomous tractor startup in Itasca, Illinois, and I’ll show you someone who has a million things he or she just doesn’t have time to do in the course of their workday. He’ll also show you a farmer who wouldn’t mind having their tractor ghost-ride across their fields as they take care of the endless work of being a modern farmer. That’s one of the central observations that has driven the growth of Sabanto’s autonomous tech. It’

I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most budget projectors suffer from.

Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.

Laptops for college should be portable, offer long battery life, and be well priced. Based on testing hundreds of laptops, these are my top picks.

Technology giant Meta has exited from a major clean energy pact it had been a signatory to for over a decade, after a natural gas-powered push for its data centers.
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On Monday, the network announced a $1.6 million seed round from top players in the media ecosystem, including Powerhouse Capital, Axel Springer SE (which owns Business Insider and Politico), the popular media publication LadBible, and angel investors from OpenAI and DeepMind. With this fresh capital, the network is announcing its largest expansion yet.
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus, unlike most smartwatches, it doesn’t need to be charged every day.

When my 10-year-old got her hands on a Toniebox loaded with Hasbro’s The Game of Life, she didn’t leave her room for an entire afternoon. When I popped in to check on her, she was choosing different life paths—a fashion designer with a passion for gardening, an astronaut with twins. Later, she roped her dad into a round of Monopoly. Neither game required a screen. That’s precisely the market Tonies, a decade-old toy company, is chasing. Gaming time among kids age 8 and under has surged 65% since

Microsoft, SpaceX, Palantir, alongside dozens of other tech companies from the U.S. and Europe, have joined the Open Secure AI Alliance.
Meme generator may have screwed up by using templates in outputs, expert says.

Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.

The road to the giant project was paved with secret meetings and an ever-expanding building plan.
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Vasant Dhar built one of the first AI-driven hedge funds. Here’s what he wants investors to know about the technology.
Nvidia on Monday said it is joining forces with Microsoft, SpaceX, IBM, and other tech companies to build and share open-source AI security tools. The new Open Secure AI Alliance said open tools are required to effectively defend against attacks from frontier models. The initiative is a direct response to mounting concerns over the safety of advanced AI systems after a rogue OpenAI model escaped containment and attacked another company during testing. That company, Hugging Face, said it was for

We’re leaning in with the playing card metaphor. Across New York City, London, and Washington, DC, ads for Meta's smart glasses have been plastered over with satirical posters from activist groups. One guerrilla ad calls these "the biggest advancement in pervert technology since the trenchcoat." Another transposes the words "mass surveillance predator glasses" over influencer Kylie Jenner's face, calling her out for partnering with the company as a glasses ambassador. The message of these ad

Imagine a healthcare system made up of multiple AI agents: one that manages symptom assessment, another scheduling, a third insurance, and a fourth pharmacy. Each is an expert in its domain. But they all have their own distinct knowledge and objectives. Today they can exchange data, but they are not yet able to actually coordinate…
For the enterprise, the promise of agentic AI is much more than just a better chatbot. It is software agents that execute business tasks end-to-end across people, business workflows, data, and systems. The platform best-suited to run agents is built with proper CPU capacity, resilient data access, policy-aware tool use, observability, memory management, and the…
The massive seed round was led by Index Ventures and Ribbit Capital, with participation from Sarah Guo's Conviction Partners.
Starting with Spotify, Snapchat users will be able to link their accounts, choose who can see their listening activity, and see what their friends are listening to in real time.
A Times examination details how the Silicon Valley giant used private talks with local officials to start a project big enough to cover nearly six square miles.
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Altman will preview the capabilities of the company's upcoming family of AI models and answer questions about cybersecurity and open-weight models.
After two years in stealth, Safe Superintelligence has announced a long-term partnership with Nvidia as it prepares to scale to its next phase.
Chinese A.I. models are gaining ground. But the companies behind them do not have a clear strategy to make money from that success.

Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro looks great in black but costs lots of green. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Framework laptops always come with compromises in exchange for their unique DIY premise. Even though you pay extra for one compared to sleeker options from competitors, it's easier to excuse minor flaws for modular ports, easy repairs, and an impressive range of upgradeable parts. So what happens when Framework goes "Pro"? We get a one-of-a-kind jewel among notebooks. The 13 Pro

The cost of QD-OLED gaming monitors is going down, even as many other PC components are still soaring above their normal prices. If your budget is locked at $300, Samsung’s 27-inch 1440p model costs exactly that much thanks to a recent $50 discount at Amazon. Finding a good QD-OLED monitor under $500 these days is pretty easy, but under $300 is pretty rare. Its G50SF debuted at $499.99, but has spent the past six months bouncing back and forth between $350 and $450. Samsung 27-inch G50SF QD-OLED

This $9 NFC key requires you to physically scan it to unlock distracting apps on your phone.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the Smart Systems Stage will be where energy, infrastructure, and technology collide, covering everything from fusion breakthroughs to the grid strain AI is putting on the entire economy.
Google’s AI Overviews now appear in 43% of searches, underscoring how quickly AI-generated answers are becoming the default way people discover information online.
The proposed network will partly rely on assets from Globalstar, which Amazon announced plans to acquire in April for roughly $11.6 billion.
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The company is continuing to back A.I. systems that can be freely used by others amid a continuing debate over the use of Chinese-made technology.

YouTube's ad-free Premium subscription is getting another perk: access to Peacock. In an announcement on Monday, NBCUniversal says the multi-year agreement will allow Premium subscribers to stream Peacock's ad-supported shows, movies, and live sports directly through the YouTube app. YouTube will bundle Peacock in its standard subscription, which increased to $15.99 / month in April, YouTube spokesperson Jessica Gibby confirmed to The Verge. That makes it cheaper than subscribing to both service

The government says destroying his own data during an airport interrogation was illegal.
People visit the booth of Kimi, an LLM developed by the Chinese startup Moonshot, during the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China, July 20th. | Image: LONG WEI/ Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images Silicon Valley has spent much of the past week on red alert, digesting the arrival of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, a Chinese AI model that can allegedly beat some of the best systems built by US companies at a fraction of the cost. Its performance alone would have been enough to intensify t

Meta on Monday said it is rolling out its Meta AI chatbot within Threads' DMs, giving users a way to chat with the AI assistant.
The backstop would let OpenAI raise debt for a data center campus in Pike County, Ohio, on the strength of Nvidia's credit.
OpenAI's Hugging Face breach has reignited debate over AI alignment and control, exposing competing views on whether increasingly capable AI should be better aligned, better contained, or both.
AI can't be regulated by the invisible hand of the market. We need a comprehensive future-focused regulatory framework.
Amazon is expanding its plans for providing satellite connectivity to mobile phones.
Antares has raised $470 million to build small modular reactors — 100 kW to 1 MW — for U.S. Air Force bases.
Microsoft bolstered its AI cybersecurity offerings this week with the launch of its first AI security model and a new security platform.
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Reading OpenAI’s account last week of how some of its models broke their containment and hacked into the computer systems of Hugging Face, another AI company, was the first time I got…
Apple is facing a lawsuit from three users who say they collectively lost more than $1.8 million after downloading a fraudulent crypto wallet from the App Store, challenging the company’s longstanding claims that its app review process keeps users safe from scams.
AI hallucinates, but Yahoo is working on it. Yahoo Scout is the company’s all-in bet on AI search, one that actually shows its sources so users can double-check the information. In this episode of Adventures in AI, Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone talks about why AI lies to you and how Yahoo Scout fights back.

Since 2017, Google has promised not to show ads based on users’ Gmail messages. While that policy isn’t changing today, Google may be laying the groundwork for personalized ads based on AI insights from users’ inboxes. Google’s support documents already acknowledge that it may show ads based on users’ interactions with AI, and with new Personal Intelligence AI features in Google Search, those interactions can now include data from Gmail. Let’s say, for instance, that you’re researching new cars.

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An extended Xbox outage that began Sunday evening hasn't just caused issues for people trying to play digital games - it blocked people from playing their disc-based games, too. Xbox's status page initially reported the outage on Sunday at about 11PM ET, and it has also prevented people from logging in, launching apps, or finding games on the Xbox store. This morning, the page also noted that users "may have problems" playing their digital and disc games, which posts on social media confirmed. D

Age verification is okay, but filtering is preempted by Section 230, judges find.

The company slipped by the chipmaker Nvidia, amid growing concern about costs associated with the artificial intelligence boom.
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The issue appears to have originated from Claude’s “share chat” feature, which allows users to create links that enable anyone with the assigned URL view a conversation or project.
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Nvidia had held the top spot as the most valuable company since June 2025, when it took the crown from Microsoft.
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The literary world is celebrating Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement with authors. But AI firms may still train models on legally purchased books. What does that mean?
Businesses that rely wholly on the major AI labs ultimately won't survive, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicts.
The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro features doubleshot PBT keycaps. Gaming keyboards have evolved over the years to add RGB LEDs, extra knobs, and buttons with screens, but one feature has remained fairly consistent: the mechanical switch. That’s slowly changing, with brands introducing adjustable optical switches that are more customizable and have a faster response time. Razer’s Huntsman V3 Pro TKL is a compact, wired option on sale at Amazon for $124.99 (usually $159.99). Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL

Starlink has a Texas factory but also makes routers in Vietnam.

X Money, a core part of Elon Musk's mission to turn X into an "everything app," is rolling out starting today, 9to5Mac reports. The payment platform offers a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payments similar to Venmo, along with a metal Visa card users can emblazon with their X username. Other perks include Apple Wallet support and free money transfers on X. It also advertises "up to" a 6 percent APY, but only Premium Plus subscribers are eligible for it - standard Premium subscribers have to dep

Microsoft says tools cost less than competing ones and outperform them, too.

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.
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It's a busy week filled with Big Tech earnings, a Fed meeting and inflation data.
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.
Unlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies.
China’s fourth largest DRAM maker CXMT debuts on Shanghai market Monday
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

Corporate earnings have staged one of the strongest turnarounds in the economy this year, swinging from barely positive growth in 2025 to double-digit gains.
Chinese chip champion CXMT soars more than 500% in market debut Financial Times China memory chipmaker CXMT skyrockets 500% in blockbuster Shanghai debut CNBC Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars 500% on debut as AI fuels shortages Tech Xplore Chinese Chip Champion’s Stock Soars 470% in Start of Trading, Amid A.I. Race The New York Times CXMT’s Strong Debut Boosts China’s Bid to Conquer Memory Chips WSJ
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Sustainable business practices are often seen as a luxury that only rich countries can afford. And these days, some of the biggest economies, including the U.S., are backtracking on those commitments. But what if businesses had an incentive to adopt practices that help the environment because it made sense for the bottom line? We are researchers of business and sustainability who ran projects in both Jordan and the U.S. to see how entrepreneurs could adopt environmentally friendly practices in t

“I have an IRA, a high-yield savings account, four CDs and checking and savings accounts.”
CXMT closed its first day of trading with a market capitalization of $85 billion
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.
CXMT is China’s biggest memory chipmaker and its debut comes amid an AI-driven demand boom that has boosted the stock price of its rivals Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix.
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West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts fell on Monday after the U.S. paused launching attacks at Iran.
“His proposal involves a proprietary equity hedge strategy to manage $700,000 of my assets.”
One of the most common challenges I see in founder-led companies appears right after success. The business is growing, revenue is strong, customers are happy, and the team is lean and hardworking. In many cases, the founder has been able to build a real business with far fewer people than a larger company would ever consider possible. Then comes the next ambition: they want to double the business, enter new markets, create more predictability, or simply spend less time working in the busines

After going nowhere for seven months, Apple stock is up 20% since its late-June low and less than two dollars below a fresh all-time record.
Ford is expanding its accessory and parts business in an effort to boost profits and better tap into the $53 billion U.S. automotive aftermarket industry.
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning. To corporate leaders who think their senior-level female employees have the resources and support they need: They d

Citigroup strategists suggest protecting from jitters over a potentially more hawkish Federal Reserve via small-caps.
What do zombies have to do with skincare? The K-beauty brand Peach & Lily is making connection with its latest face cream—and rolling it out with a marketing campaign straight out of a George Romero movie. Peach & Lily’s Advanced Rebound BioGLow Zombie Cream is designed to target “zombie cells” that can contribute to aging. The $59 cream launches July 27 on the brand’s website and as a retail exclusive at Ulta Beauty—where Peach & Lily tops the K-beauty category and is the second-largest prest

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its overnight rate unchanged at the conclusion of its July meeting.
For the relaunch of energy drink UPDATE, co-founder Kim Kardashian takes the center stage in a commercial and during the brand's pop-up to introduce a new type of energy drink.

Your answer to this viral poll question probably says a lot about the state of your finances.
Virginia and Maine are the latest states pushing for salary transparency.
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Anger over soaring electricity bills is separating winning utility stocks from the losers.
Another retailer has announced that it is closing some of its stores. This time around it’s the popular pet supply chain Petsense, which is owned by Tractor Supply Company (Nasdaq: TSCO). Here’s what you need to know about the Petsense store closures. Petsense to shut approximately 75 locations On the company’s second-quarter earnings call last week, Tractor Supply Company CEO Harry Lawton said the firm will close approximately 75 of its Petsense locations. Petsense is a popular pet supply retai

Futures are surging after a pause in fighting in the Middle East. Plus, a bunch of AI infrastructure deals.
Kevin M. Warsh, who has said the Federal Reserve has “no tolerance” for elevated inflation, must decide whether he wants to push for an interest-rate increase at this week’s policy meeting.

The chain is struggling to recover amid a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak.

Forget SpaceX: This Chinese chip stock is going to the moon. ChangXin Memory Technologies, or CXMT, recently went public on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s tech-focused STAR Market (a China-based equivalent to the Nasdaq exchange), and has quickly shot up the charts. On its initial day of trading, it shot up almost 466%, becoming the most valuable company on the exchange, and accrued a market capitalization of around $487 billion. Despite many people only now learning its name, CXMT was founded a
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This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at why Tesla’s founders are backing an anti-Cybertruck and Sila’s expanding production of silicon battery anodes.

Investors have been pivoting toward high-quality megacap stocks as more companies adopt artificial-intelligence tools.
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The first thing most athletes do after a game is kick off their sneakers and slip into a pair of slides. Nike and Hyperice are betting that ritual will become something much more intentional. Their latest collaboration, the Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide, looks like an everyday recovery slide, but hidden within its simplistic design is a combination of Air Zoom cushioning, heat, and vibration technology. During Nike’s media briefing, Tobie Hatfield, senior director of athlete innovation, described the
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Market optimism may be masking deep retirement risks.
The best private equity firms are not simply buying and selling companies; they are building better companies by installing a disciplined management approach.

When the stakes spike, speed feels like strength. Here is why better decision-making under pressure depends on a deliberate pause, not faster reactions.

The China-based memory firm ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had a massive first day on the Shanghai stock exchange after its shares surged 466 percent, as reported earlier by The Wall Street Journal and CNBC. The stock market frenzy boosted CXMT's valuation to $484 billion, making it the most valuable Chinese company listed on the exchange. CXMT looks to challenge Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix, which currently control the majority of the global memory market. But with demand from data-hungry

“Maybe some apartments are not being listed for rent or are being snapped up by people who are using brokers.”
Insatiable demand for computer memory and other technologies needed to build artificial intelligence boomed again in the second quarter, and could spur another above-average increase in economic growth.
Paramount CEO David Ellison, in a companywide memo, sought to project confidence that his $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery will — eventually — cross the finish line. On Friday, Paramount disclosed an agreement to put the WBD deal on hold for at least several months, as it seeks to defends itself in an […]

Brandon Nelson of Calamos Investments identifies companies primed for sustainable growth and improving profit margins.
CME Group on Monday launched cash-settled single-stock futures on 55 U.S. equities, along with micro-sized contracts on 22 names.
Stress-test your retirement plan against late-life healthcare and housing shocks.
New tariffs are once again disrupting retailers, yet despite threats of 50% tariffs, Vancouver-based DUER is moving forward with aggressive U.S. growth plans.

While budgeting for tech, why don’t we invest in training or upskilling teams to prepare them to leverage AI? Why don’t we focus on collaboration versus replacement?

CXMT had a strong public debut in Shanghai, and now investors are weighing the prospect of a manufacturing breakthrough that could make China’s chip industry more competitive.
Julie Felss Masino, Cracker Barrel’s CEO who oversaw a controversial, and abandoned, logo redesign that sparked a rebuke from President Donald Trump, will exit her post next month.

SpaceX’s earnings report next week could unleash a further wave of selling, as some insiders will soon be able to unload shares.
JetBlue is doing away with its "Core" product and putting economy tickets under a new name.
Netflix's stock price may have lost the plot, but its fundamental narrative remains intact.
Just when Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino seemed to be finally clawing her way back from last year’s logo debacle, the company announced on Monday she is stepping down. Masino, who joined Cracker Barrel in 2023, will be succeeded by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, which owns several dining restaurant chains including Outback Steakhouse. Shares in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) were down over 5% midday on Monday at the time of this writing. Deno will s

“At that point, they arguably no longer need the government’s retirement safety net.”
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh “wants to do the right thing” but is facing a Fed board that might oppose him, the president said.
Crypto stocks proved some of the top gainers Monday even as the broader market sold off and capital rotated away from chip and AI infrastructure names.
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Doug Bauer, CEO of Tri Pointe Homes—America’s 19th largest homebuilder—thinks the phrase “affordability” gets overused. “It’s a catchy term,” Bauer tells ResiClub. “You pull it up in ChatGPT or Webster’s dictionary, it’s what one person could afford to pay for that good or service, and everybody’s a little different.” Tri Pointe skews toward move-up buyers, he says, and his argumen
Privately, some top executives at Warner Bros. Discovery are rooting for the 12 states that have sued to block Paramount Skydance’s WBD takeover to win in court and get the megadeal nixed. What’s obvious, according to multiple sources, is that there’s a sizable contingent at Warner Bros. of people who don’t want the merger with […]

BuzzFeed is slashing its workforce on the heels of the digital media company’s deal to sell a controlling ownership stake to entrepreneur and comedian Byron Allen. The company disclosed that it is laying off about 35% of its current employees and contractors. “The reduction in workforce plan is intended to advance the Company’s path towards […]

While much of the streaming industry is focused on mergers and acquisitions, NBCUniversal is expanding its reach through partnerships, with its latest move bringing Peacock directly to YouTube. On Monday, NBCUniversal and YouTube announced a multi-year global strategic partnership, bringing Peacock’s Premium plan to YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S. starting in early 2027. This […]
In an interview with Forbes, Loeffler said Congress should double the 7(a) lending limit to $10 million. She blamed lower lending on government shutdowns and Biden.

Farnborough 2026 made clear that generating demand is no longer aerospace’s greatest challenge. Delivering at scale is.

“To my surprise, the proceeds from the sale were credited to my money-market settlement fund.”
Kalshi traders are predicting Warsh will mention last week's supply shock at this week's Federal Reserve press conference.
Companies are spending big on perks for their C-suite. According to the Wall Street Journal’s recent analysis of a trove of annual filings, 1,500 of the largest U.S. public firms spent a combined total of nearly $600 million on 15,000 perks for top executives. Those costs break down to personal security (29.4%), relocation and expat support (22.1%), personal aircraft use (19.5%), financial planning and tax benefits (6%), ground transportation (4.2%), health and wellness (4.1%), memberships, trav

Elon Musk's space company has wiped off more than $1.2 trillion in market cap since hitting a high of $225.64 per share in June.
‘The money has to come from somewhere,’ says Bryce Doty at Sit, of pressure heavy AI-debt supply and the rest of the bond market
AI-native service firms combine software, professionals and responsibility. Lightbringer shows why insurance, training and customer recourse matter.

CNBC's Jim Cramer said reports of Nvidia backing OpenAI's data center expansion revived memories of the financing arrangements that preceded the dot-com crash.
“Investors frequently receive only a small fraction of the shares they request — if they receive any at all.”
Kraft Heinz is undergoing a significant transformation under new leadership, investing $600 million into innovation, R&D, and marketing to become more consumer-centric.

Severe weather is also hampering flights in Chicago’s major airports.

Negotiating can be daunting, with 55% of US workers avoiding salary negotiations due to fear. Yet, it creates deeper, collaborative conversations if done correctly.

18 U.S. service members have been killed and more than 600 have been wounded since the war began.

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

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

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

‘Fighting for an affordable America’: Hakeem Jeffries unveils closing midterm pitch Politico House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda AP News STATEMENT: House Democrats Place Health Care At The Top Of Their Agenda After Trump And Republicans Raided It For Tax Cuts For The Rich Protect Our Care Press Release: Hakeem Jeffries Discusses Midterm Messaging, Costs and Democratic Strategy on CNN Quiver Quantitative Democrats Make Pitch to Wi
The changes separated the casualty numbers into two separate web pages, potentially making it more difficult to tally the war’s full toll.

Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
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Colorado River reservoirs hit record lows as Trump administration threatens major cuts CBS News Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions CNN As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels AP News Cities conserve as Colorado River reservoir faces 'dead pool' crisis USA Today 'Evolving crisis': Could El Niño bring needed rain to the 2 largest reservoirs in the US? FOX Weather
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Pentagon lists 4 killed in Iran war under "Overseas Operations Casualties" CBS News Iran war casualty count eclipses 600 as Pentagon quietly changes accounting CNN Pentagon’s official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting AP News Pentagon reports more than 600 Iran war casualties in quiet database update The Guardian 4 latest soldier deaths removed from list of Iran war casualties FOX 5 DC
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Trump wants to give U.S.-Iran talks ‘some space’ as he weighs escalation, aide says The Washington Post Trump Pauses Iran Strikes as Officials Weigh Dwindling Air Defense Stocks WSJ Why Trump hit pause on Iran strikes after threatening a massive attack India Today Top U.S. military commander in Middle East advised halting Hormuz bombing Axios Iran war live: Tehran halts retaliatory strikes after pause in US attacks Al Jazeera
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat BBC NBA star rips socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani as 'mayor playing president' after Netanyahu video Fox News Netanyahu Accuses Mamdani of ‘Hate Speech’ After Mayor’s Video Address The New York Times 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
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President Trump on Friday launched a fresh round of tariffs targeting 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, and the U.K.
Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.

The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.

For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip 4 seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are harder to find.
This is the latest in a series of weekend posting sprees on Truth Social by the president featuring AI-generated imagery mocking his opponents while hailing himself as a savior.

The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump has said he wants to replicate it elsewhere.
The spat between the leading prediction market company and a key battleground state could be a glimpse into the next major fight between states and the fast-growing industry.
“It’s not an argument with two sides, it’s an argument with 10 sides,” one senior administration official tells WIRED about how US AI policy is being shaped.

Arizona G.O.P. voters nominated Alexander Kolodin for secretary of state, despite, or perhaps because of, election denial efforts that earned him an admonition from the state bar association.

Democrats must decide what brand to put forward: an establishment name or a candidate on the left who has garnered excitement.
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Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the New York Democrat and minority leader, focused relentlessly on affordability in a swing district.

Source of false Buttigieg allegation appeared ‘mentally unstable,’ records show The Washington Post What Happened to Pete Buttigieg Touches Old Fears | Opinion Out South Florida 'Should scare all of us': Bogus tip that hit Buttigieg's twins rattles expert rawstory.com Unjust Child Welfare System Targeted Buttegieg’s Family — Like Too Many Others The 74 Monday briefing: False Buttigieg allegation; Berlin attack; Biden’s health; wildfire smoke; and more The Washington Post
Republicans spent years targeting progressive dark money. That could now boomerang on Trump. CBS News
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with one eye on Iran and another on the coming elections back home.

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Trump had a 39% approval rating in a CBS/YouGov poll released Monday.

Today, I’m talking with Evan Smith, who is cofounder and CEO of Altana, a company that develops software tools to manage big, messy supply chain networks around the world. We last had Evan on in early 2025 to talk about how Trump’s first few waves of tariffs were starting to affect global trade and what patterns Altana was seeing in all that macro-level data about shipping and trade. It was a very alarming and also very illuminating chat; Evan and I got into the existential weeds of internationa

“It’s hard to look at the last year and see anything other than a deliberate slowdown of these grants.”

Trump also renewed his push for the Senate to nix the filibuster.

The Michigan Senate candidate saw immediate backlash from within his own party amid a tense primary that has divided progressives and moderate Democrats.

Ex-FBI Director James Comey is charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump by posting an Instagram photo of seashells forming the message "86 47."
A June 14 fall led to McConnell's hospitalization.
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Comey’s photograph of sea shells reading “86 47” was at most “political hyperbole,” his attorneys argued.
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President Trump Monday voiced support for Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh while insisting that the U.S. should have the lowest interest rates in the world.
About 7 million American children have been signed up for Trump Accounts, according to a new tally from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
McConnell's office shared a written statement from the senator apologizing for being unable to attend an annual Kentucky picnic and a physician's assessment.
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A new statement said the senator was not “medically cleared” to leave a rehabilitation facility and would miss a Kentucky political event.

The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

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Journalist Katie Phang has asked the court to fine Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche $1,000 per day until he turns over all the files.

President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. has sold more than $13 billion of Venezuelan oil since taking control of the South American nation's energy exports.
The filing focused on the question of whether a photograph of seashells arranged to read “86 47” constituted a true threat under federal law.

The arrest of David Huerta last summer helped spark a wave of protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Trump said he has “a good relationship with John Thune,” but he “has to get his job done.”

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is crucial to trade.
A federal appeals court on Saturday kept the restrictions blocked in 23 states that sued, finding states must prepare for potentially disruptive election changes.
The former West Virginia senator was a lifelong Democrat before deciding to register as an independent two years ago. He now wants to create similar pathways for other politicians in both parties.
The outgoing executive director of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics is one of very few federal officials to speak out against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Artificial intelligence makes mistakes all the time: adding extra fingers to generated images of humans or hallucinating data just to please its user. But sometimes, mistakes rest entirely on the humans using it, a Canadian lawmaker has come to find out. In a now viral video, Bill Oliver, a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of New Brunswick, is seen addressing the legislature, but while reading his speech, one line raised eyebrows. “Public confidence in the office of an advocate matters,”

The Trump administration asks justices to intervene after an appeals court blocked key parts of a mail-in voting executive order.

Pentagon relabels U.S. casualties caused by Iran amid scrutiny of wartime transparency The Washington Post Pentagon reports more than 600 Iran war casualties in quiet database update The Guardian 'If You Can Keep It': The Pentagon And Transparency : 1A NPR Iran war casualty count eclipses 600 as Pentagon quietly changes accounting CNN Pentagon lists 4 killed in Iran war under "Overseas Operations Casualties" on website CBS News
Troy Jackson, a former logger, faces the tall task of taking down Susan Collins.

Jeff Van Drew says he’s ‘absolutely exploring’ subpoenas in NJ noncitizen voter fiasco Politico 'Shame on you': Sherrill knew voter-roll bombshell was coming when she called Trump a liar, DOJ official says Fox News Republicans renew push to match voter rolls with jury records New Jersey Globe Company at center of NJ voter registration scandal has multiple state contracts New Jersey Monitor NJ voter flap fuels Sherrill's frustration with Murphy | Opinion Bergen Record
Democrats have a new candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine: Troy Jackson. In one of the country's most closely-watched races, he'll have less than 100 days to make his case.
The president also assured supporters that negotiations over ending the war in Iran, a conflict that has sent fuel and energy prices soaring, are continuing in a “friendly” fashion.

Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.

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.
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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.

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.

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

Much of the UK continues to experience very dry conditions after a summer marked by low rainfall and recurring heatwaves.

The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

No strikes have been reported from either side since Friday, leaving oil investors optimistic about a resolution to the conflict.
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Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.

Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms BBC Live updates: Battle against France and Spain wildfires is in a critical window as hotter weather looms CNN Firefighters battle to contain wildfires still burning near Bordeaux Al Jazeera Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope The New York Times France and Spain fires force more than 300,000 to flee homes NPR
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The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police AP News 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 Suspect in deadly Berlin LGBTQ+ parade vehicle crash killed, police say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos A fatal attack on Berlin's Pride festival leaves locals wondering how their city will recover Yahoo
Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.

Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows Reuters Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil refinery as Iran war widens to Red Sea The Washington Post Saudi military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after Iran-backed militia attacked Red Sea shipping CNBC U.S. carries out more strikes as Trump threatens Iran, Houthis with "major military punishment" CBS News Iran reports first night without new US strikes as Houthis attack Saudi Arabian city Fox News
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The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-out war.
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The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

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.
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Government move follows months of drought and crop failures in Karamoja, with 1.5m people facing malnutrition Uganda has launched emergency food relief distribution after at least 19 deaths from hunger were reported in an area of prolonged drought in the east of the country. A crisis has been building in the Karamoja region of Uganda as crops have failed without the season’s expected rains, leaving the region’s 1.5 million people facing acute food shortages and rising malnutrition. Continue rea

A gigantic wildfire is ravaging France's Bordeaux region and spreading into Spain prompting the largest evacuation in France's history.
Ukraine has brought the war home to shoppers and small businesses in Russia after drone attacks on at least seven facilities hit Wildberries depots across the country.

A temporary pause to the U.S.-Iran conflict appeared to hold on Monday, after negotiations over a lasting peace faced fresh hurdles over the weekend.
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Plus, the soaring costs of President Trump’s new Air Force One.

The man was sentenced to prison for preparing a serious act of violence against the state but released from detention in May.
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Ukraine’s campaign to bring the war home to ordinary Russians is meant to pressure the Kremlin to negotiate. Moscow has acted as if there were no crisis.

A rare wildfire spreading across France's Bordeaux region and has spread to Western Madrid is fire cloud that can generate its own thunderstorms.

The killing of a woman in what officials called an act of Islamist terrorism rattled a community that has seen a surge in threats, including from the far right.

Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate or told to take shelter inside.

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

As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

A suspect was killed in a police shootout. He had tried to join ISIS and was sentenced to prison but released from detention in May with a suspended sentence.
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Historic wildfires in France and Spain have forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes
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Live Updates: U.S.-Iran war appears to pause as Trump gives space for talks to end Strait of Hormuz standoff CBS News U.S. and Iran pause fighting to give peace talks 'space.' Here's where negotiations stand CNBC Live updates: US, Iran pull back on attacks; Donald Trump to visit Michigan The Hill Top U.S. military commander in Middle East advised halting Hormuz bombing Axios Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds Reuters
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Andrew and Tristan Tate, jailed in Florida, are trying to fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where they face dozens of new charges.

The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
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Germany: Berlin Pride attack prompts calls for clampdown DW.com Berlin Pride attacker served less than 2 years in prison for wanting to join ISIS, prosecutors say CBS News A gay belly dancer turns grief into joy after fatal attack on Berlin’s Pride festival AP News Even Before Attack, Berlin’s Gay Community Felt ‘More and More Unsafe’ The New York Times Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead in police operation, authorities say The Washington Post
Chan Mathok Atak, 19, from Sudan, is accused of endangering another during a sea journey to the UK.

A pyrocumulonimbus — a thundercloud created by intense heat — is a phenomenon that can spark new blazes and is “unprecedented in France,” officials said.
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The funeral for Sen. Lindsey Graham is bringing world leaders to Washington at a time when many are eager to meet with President Donald Trump amid wars.
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The kingdom is being dragged deeper into the wider regional conflict as it faces attacks from Iraq and Yemen.
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No one was injured and no suspects have been identified in connection to shooting near Toronto compound, police say Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto early on Monday but no one was injured in the second shooting near the diplomatic compound in four months. “Officers heard a firearm being discharged in the area,” and “a white sedan was seen fleeing the scene”, Toronto police said on X. Continue reading...

Merz Criticizes Terrorism Laws After Deadly Berlin Pride Attack The New York Times Berlin Pride attack suspect raised red flags, group says, amid questions about prior release from prison despite ISIS ties CBS News Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead in police operation, authorities say The Washington Post 1 Dead, at Least 17 Injured After Car Drives into Crowd During Pride Parade People.com Merz vows response to Berlin Pride attack amid outcry over suspect Reuters
Nelson Haase Mazzei was sentenced for murdering Víctor Jara in 2023, but fled from authorities in Chile More than 50 years after the murder of the Chilean folk singer Víctor Jara, the last man wanted in connection with his death has been tracked down and brought to justice. Nelson Haase Mazzei, a retired colonel, fled from authorities in 2023 after he and six other retired soldiers were sentenced in absentia for murdering Jara and another man. Continue reading...

South Asia's leaders have long boasted about their demographic dividend. But the region's young people are turning it into a political reckoning.
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has seized on a vulnerable moment for neighboring Saudi Arabia, which does not want another war. The group hopes to force political concessions in Yemen that could give it more authority and more access to resources.

Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
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Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".

The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.

Here is a rundown of the major events of the war, as both sides consider their next moves.
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Trump warns of return to ‘strong military action’ if Iran diplomacy fails The Guardian Trump warns 'strong military action' if Iran, Strait of Hormuz talks fail Fox News Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes BBC Iran war live: Trump says US in talks with Tehran, ‘good things can happen’ Al Jazeera Trump to Axios: I'm ready for "strong military action" if Iran talks fail Axios
Shot fired outside US Consulate in Toronto for second time this year Reuters U.S. Consulate fired upon for 2nd time this year, police seeking suspect vehicle CBC Police investigate shooting at US consulate in Toronto The Hill U.S. Consulate in Toronto Is Struck Again by Gunfire The New York Times Police discontinued pursuit of U.S. Consulate shooting suspect after pursuit reached 140 km/h CTV News
Ambassador Dennis Ross, a distinguished fellow at the Washington Institute, joined “Forbes Newsroom” to discuss the U.S.-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal.

Also, Congress debates daylight saving time. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups Al Jazeera Saudi Arabia Blames Iran-Backed Militias for Attack on Oil Facilities WSJ Satellite Shots of Smoke at Saudi Oil Sites Keep Traders on Edge Bloomberg.com Saudis Blame Iran-Backed Militias Based in Iraq for Drone Attacks The New York Times Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport Reuters
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American astronomers, armed with leading-edge AI tools, have discovered a sensational archipelago of exoplanets circling alien stars sprinkled across the Milky Way.

Black holes eject powerful energy jets that blow away the surrounding gas to great distances. So how can they continue to grow?

A small Finnish town has turned to the world's largest commercial sand battery to tackle a major hurdle in the energy transition: intermittency.
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.

Drug discovery is a high-cost, high-risk endeavor that is under growing pressure from a market increasingly defined by first-mover advantage. Since the 1950s, the cost of developing new pharmaceuticals has roughly doubled every nine years—a phenomenon known as Eroom’s Law. Today, bringing a new drug to market takes an average of 10-15 years and costs…
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Dreams are not random mental noise. A large study of more than 3,700 dream and waking reports found that what we experience during sleep is shaped by both our personalities and the world around us. Rather than simply replaying daily events, the dreaming brain mixes memories, emotions, imagined possibilities, and familiar settings into vivid new scenarios.
Lake fly larvae plunge more than 200 meters into Lake Malawi each day to hide from predators, using tiny air sacs to control their depth. A rubber-like material called resilin lets them expand or shrink the sacs by changing their pH. Their toughness challenges a popular explanation for why insects are absent from the open ocean.
Unsweetened sparkling water may offer a tooth-friendlier alternative to sugary soda, according to a small preliminary study tracking how different drinks change mouth acidity. Soda caused the strongest and longest drop in salivary pH, while sparkling water produced only a temporary decline before saliva restored normal conditions. Importantly, acidity remained above the level associated with enamel damage.
Outside the small town of Paducah, Kentucky, a wealth of uranium is locked away in thousands of storage cylinders filled with waste material from a now-closed nuclear enrichment facility. Lasers could help get it out. A company called Global Laser Enrichment (GLE) is looking to reprocess this old material with a new technology called laser…
The first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning.

Beluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the scientists behind the groundbreaking rescue mission.
The U.S. electric grid is the largest and most expensive machine on the planet. Its interconnected pathways cover nearly 7 million miles, serve 400 million customers, and its value is placed at about $1.5 trillion. To build it today, the grid would cost almost $5 trillion. Despite that high price tag, the grid in its current form was built for a different era—one defined by centralized generation, shorter transmission distances, and long planning cycles aligned with steady, predictable load grow

Fusion power startup Thea Energy snagged a $20 million award from ARPA-E to scale production of its high-temperature superconducting magnets.
Climate change is upping the odds of major wildfires, creating a need for new tools to combat them.

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

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
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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

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
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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

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

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

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

A new report states that older adults using GLP-1 drugs may have a higher risk of loss of muscle mass, malnutrition, dehydration, and other frailty-associated conditions. Getty Images A new report states that older adults using GLP-1 drugs may have a higher risk of loss of muscle mass, malnutrition, and dehydration. However, the benefits of taking these drugs should be weighed against these risks when the medications are prescribed. The researchers say that GLP-1 drugs benefit older adults b
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As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs to help those who contract the virus or who are particularly vulnerable.

Ads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are painting prescription stimulants in a negative light while promoting supplements for ADHD that lack evidence.

Sometimes, compelling stories beat medical evidence.

Experts say food industry consolidation may be amplifying the cyclospora outbreak, allowing contaminated produce to spread farther.
Confirmed measles cases have climbed to 2,318 so far this year, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), marking a second consecutive record-breaking year. The CDC reported 2,289 confirmed cases for all of 2025. The current 2,318 total is a 35-year high. The last time the United States saw a higher annual case count was 1991, when 9,643 cases were reported. With more than five months left in 2026, this year’s numbers are likely to grow. Here’s what you ne

As federal health officials investigate possible sources of the cyclospora outbreak, experts say most fruits and vegetables remain safe to consume. Getty Images The FDA reports that no product samples have been confirmed as positive for cyclospora amid fears over consumption of lettuce, herbs, and other produce. As health officials investigate possible sources of the multi-state outbreak that has sickened thousands, consumers should stay informed about product recalls and continue washing p

A new study found cognitive improvements for shorter durations of eating
MLB shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer of the Athletics suffered a ruptured testicle during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks and required emergency surgical repair.

Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.

The Young Bucks beat Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay, whose issues reared their ugly head and cost them the match.
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Llywelyn Williams says anything is possible with any kind of disability.

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16-year-old Chase Merriweather defies all obstacles and sets his sights on the Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider offered a response on the future Hall of Famer after another injury setback for the team.

The Philadelphia Phillies new No. 1 overall prospect shared his outlook on being “called up to the show” after a sudden promotion.

LeBron James chose the Sixers because it gives him the best chance to win his fifth NBA title. Do the Sixers have enough to contend against the Knicks, Spurs and Thunder?

Green Bay Packers star edge rusher Micah Parsons will be sidelined to start the season as he recovers from a torn ACL and damage to his meniscus.

The Dallas Flash finished their 2026 Major League Pickleball season strong by winning their second event in a row, and multiple surprise teams made big runs in Chicago.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid discusses the tragedy involving Eric Bieniemy's wife and son and how the team plans to move forward in his absence.

From official FIFA-aligned correspondent programs to independent breakout stars, women content creators didn't just participate in the 2026 World Cup conversation. In several of the tournament's most cited data points, they led it.

The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly earned a surprising update from the $100 million Minnesota Twins’ three-time All-Star.

WWE has officially announced the SummerSlam 2026 match cards for Saturday and Sunday, with Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins headlining Night Two.

The Toronto Blue Jays disgruntled starter has thrived with Los Angeles Dodgers, proving his former manager wrong.

The Travelers Championship joins the PGA Tour's Championship Series as record attendance and Scottie Scheffler's appearance elevate the 3M Open's future prospects.

The trailers for Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday” have offered little insight into what Ian McKellen’s Magneto looks like in the film, but a new Hot Toys 12-inch action figure of the iconic X-Men character reveals it in full detail.

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 […]

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

Music acts came out in full force at this year's Comic-Con, including legendary bands, an iconic rapper, a rising superstar girl group, a global K-pop group, and more.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Daeron Targaryen (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is growing up: On this week’s episode of “House of the Dragon” Season 3, the youngest (and least blonde) child of Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) […]

Yet another major character death takes place in Season 3, Episode 6 of 'House of the Dragon.'

From Marvel dominating Hall H to DC Studios' Lanterns to Prime Video's Rings of Power to Star Wars:Detours, Comic-Con had something for (almost) everyone in their fandom.
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DK will enlist for active duty in the Army on September 8, while Vernon starts his service on August 20.

On Sunday night, John Oliver returned to the desk of “Last Week Tonight” from his summer hiatus, and there was, naturally, plenty to discuss. The HBO host, whose contract is up at the end of 2026 — and whose parent company is facing a probable acquisition by Paramount Skydance, putting the lefty comedian directly in […]

The Hulu crime drama “Furious” may be (loosely) inspired by the 1987 thriller “Black Widow,” but the series has several other, and frankly stronger, influences at work. After all, in swapping out a serial killer of rich men she marries for money in favor of a child trafficking victim who targets her former abusers, creator […]

Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.

“The Death of Robin Hood,” starring Hugh Jackman as the legendary title character, is debuting on digital streaming this week after flopping at the box office.

“Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan and “Harry Potter” series actor Paapa Essiedu are among more than 20 celebrities who are auctioning off meaningful items to raise money for students in Gaza. The auction, coordinated by charity Phoenix Space, will begin on July 27 and also features items from Brian Cox, Gary Lineker, Paloma Faith, Maxine Peake, […]

Prime Video will globally premiere Season 2 of “The Traitors,” its Indian adaptation of the hit international reality format in August, with new episodes streaming every Thursday. Karan Johar returns to host the season, in which 21 celebrities from various fields will compete in a game built around trust, betrayal and deception. The series is […]

Pearl Studio’s animated fantasy feature “All Wishes Come True!” took over the top position at the mainland China box office during the July 24–26 weekend, generating RMB314.8 million ($46.3 million) in its second weekend of release. Directed by Mu Zhengyang, the film now has a cumulative total of $112.5 million. The family-friendly mythological comedy centers […]

Prime Video India has announced a multi-year deal with South Korea’s entertainment studio, CJ ENM, to grant customers across India access to K-content.

Science-fiction thriller “Hope” maintained its powerful grip on the top spot at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jul. 24–26. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the big-budget film generated $5.5 million from 767,366 admissions over the three-day window, securing a commanding 66.8% share […]

Dylan Mulvaney has hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump after he mocked the trans advocate, actress and singer in his White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech on Friday. “My name is Dylan Mulvaney and the president said my name four times in his speech on Friday night,” she began a TikTok video response posted on […]
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Singing sensation Cher will be forced to pay the $1 million in legal fees that she incurred during a bitter legal battle against the widow of her ex-husband Sonny Bono.
“Ransom Canyon” star Josh Duhamel has officially closed on the sale of his Los Angeles home, selling the picturesque property for more than his asking price.
Bill Oddie, the English comedian and conservationist known for hosting wildlife programs including BBC’s “Springwatch,” has died. He was 85. Oddie’s agent, David Foster, confirmed his death in a statement to BBC News on Monday, calling him “the country’s best-loved birder.” Foster continued: “Bill was a multi-talented celebrity — wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, […]
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Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming and Benedict Wong have urged the U.K. government to intervene in the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros merger, saying it “threatens to inflict immense harm on the British public.” In an op-ed addressed to culture minister Lisa Nandy, the trio said her intervention could be “prove one of the most important decisions any […]

Prime Video India and Korean powerhouse CJ ENM have signed a multi-year distribution deal that will add more than 100 Korean titles to the streamer’s Indian lineup over the next two years. The agreement covers 26 new titles from CJ ENM alongside a broader slate drawn from the studio’s existing library, and extends the companies’ […]

His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.

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Prime Video will globally premiere “Vadhandhi – The Mystery of Mani” this August, the streamer revealed, bringing back its Tamil-language original suspense thriller franchise for a second season. Andrew Louis, who created and wrote the first season, returns to write and direct Season 2, with Pushkar and Gayatri overseeing the project as creative producers under […]

Now in its 15th year, Locarno’s think tank StepIn will debate “Power, People, Data and the Future of Film.” “Last year, StepIn focused on one of the defining qualities of independent cinema: the willingness to embrace risk. One of the strongest conclusions from those discussions was that playing it safe is rarely the smartest strategy,” […]

ABC News' Danny New breaks down the headlines from San Diego Comic-Con, which involved Ryan Gosling and a return of "Black Panther."

Flexing its muscles as one of the biggest new kids on its film industry block, Spain’s ISII Group has gone into production on “Amor de Dios” headlined by “The Orphanage” star Belén Rueda and produced by ISII banner label Inefable Productions. The news comes as ISII Group distribution-sales house Deep Com Roots has sold “Summer […]

Mexican actor, director and producer Diego Luna will be feted at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, which runs Aug. 14 to 21. Luna will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo in recognition of his “outstanding career and indelible contribution to cinema.” The festival will screen “Ashes,” his latest directorial feature, which premiered at the Cannes […]

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The 83-year-old singer-songwriter, best known for her 1972 hit “You’re So Vain,” revealed the news on Monday in a statement (via People). “So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing. The truth […]

Actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming and Benedict Wong have penned an op-ed in The Guardian calling for the U.K. to block the Paramount/WBD merger.

Imax China is preparing to dedicate the vast majority of its nearly 800-screen network to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” when the film opens in mainland China on Aug. 14, with CEO Daniel Manwaring telling Variety that audience anticipation for the release “is going to be enormous.” “I’m expecting a very large majority of our entire […]

Fast-rising Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Laufey has signed with United Talent Agency for global representation in all areas, the company announced early Monday. UTA will work to secure opportunities across live touring, media, filmed entertainment, brand partnerships, and more. The signing comes as Laufey — whose fusion of pop and traditional jazz has introduced a decade-sold style […]

"I Knew It, I Knew You" from Toy Story 5 seems like it may finally bring Taylor Swift to the Academy Awards, earning her a prize she's worked toward for years.

A woman killed Criston Cole last night in House of the Dragon episode 6, but she wasn't some random character.

The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

NBCUniversal is hoping Peacock will catch a huge updraft from a new bundling pact with Google’s YouTube. Under a new multiyear agreement between NBCUniversal and YouTube, Peacock Premium (which includes ads) will be available in a new YouTube Premium bundle in the U.S. beginning in early 2027. That will be in addition to the core […]

Fifty years after the TV Academy broke into two, rival Los Angeles- and New York-based organizations, the two sides are exploring a re-merger. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Television Academy revealed Monday morning that they have started “exploratory talks” on bringing the two sides together. There’s no deadline set […]

San Diego Comic-Con took place over the weekend, and as per usual it was full of tidbits of news across film, TV, and gaming. Marvel revealed the next Ghost Rider (Ryan Gosling) and Black Panther (David Jonsson), while we also got release dates for God of War: Laufey (February 16th) and the fourth and final season of Silo (summer 2027). But the best part of SDCC each year, at least for those following along at home, are the trailers. And 2026 did not disappoint: We got first looks at highly anti

Just nine months after “Heated Rivalry” premiered and became a worldwide phenomenon, gay adult entertainment company Falcon | NakedSword is getting into the book business. The San Francisco-based company is launching FalconInk, a publishing house with a focus on erotic fiction, Variety has exclusively learned. The publisher will consist of three imprints: Falcon Books, NakedSword […]

“I Want Your Sex” writer and director Gregg Araki has seen the reports of Gen Z having less sex, and he has some notes. “Like, why don’t you have sex? What’s going on?” Araki told Variety at the opening night of OutfestNEXT on Thursday at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Renberg Theatre. “Sex is a […]

Beginning in early 2027, YouTube Premium subscribers will receive the entirety of Peacock content, including sports and movies.
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Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera has sparked criticism from several Italian film organizations — including Women in Film Television and Media Italia — for this year’s sharp drop in female directors, with only one woman-helmed film in the 20-title competition. Regarding the Italian selection, they pointed out that: “Seven male directors represent Italian […]

As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approach, Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson have partnered with Live Nation for the event “NYC Still Rising After 25 Years: A 9/11 Comedy Benefit.” The one-night-only event will take place at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Sept. 10, with proceeds going to various 9/11 chairites. […]

Cameron Esposito has been tapped to host Season 2 of the reality competition show “King of Drag.” Esposito, a stand-up comedian and author with roles in “Take My Wife” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” will host the eight-episode season filled with more challenges that will test each king’s originality and artistry. The Kings’ Court judges include “RuPaul’s […]

Bring Me The Horizon's Count Your Blessings: Repented, the re-recorded version of the band's debut album, produces multiple new Billboard chart wins for the group.

"Total Eclipse of the Heart" rises to a new No. 2 peak on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart, nearly earning Bonnie Tyler a posthumous champion.

As the guest editor of the new issue of Wonderland magazine, Miley Cyrus used the opportunity not only to talk about the next chapter of her career, but to bring together people she admires, from Dolly Parton and Daryl Hannah to mother Tish Cyrus-Purcell and sister Noah Cyrus, as well as Kelela, Lykke Li, Sky […]

A stage adaptation of “Purple Rain,” the 1984 cult classic film starring Prince, will debut on Broadway in 2027. The musical will run at the Majestic Theatre, with previews beginning on March 12 ahead of opening night on April 12. Producers announced the news on the 42nd anniversary of the movie, which became a box office […]

Marvel has deemed on specific hero as the strongest chance at taking on Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. An unlikely one.

Jay-Z has announced additional dates for London and Los Angeles following his three sold-out shows at Yankee Stadium earlier this month. The rapper has tacked on a second date at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he will perform on September 4 and 5, as well as Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, with shows set for October […]

Avenged Sevenfold’s latest EP 'STATICA,' isn't the EP fans were expecting or hoping for.

The “Rose Hill” Amazon Prime Video series has cast four lead roles. Jake Weary (“The Waterfront,” “Animal Kingdom”), Sean O’Pry, Hannah Galway (“Under the Banner of Heaven,” “Sex/Life”), and Sadie Dickerson (“Just In Time” on Broadway, “Vladimir” Off Broadway) have all joined the show, which is based on the Rose Hill novels written by Elsie […]

One of Britain's best known comedians and naturalists, his life was plagued by bouts of acute depression which saw many visits to psychiatric hospitals.

Christopher Nolan cited Emily Wilson’s 2017 translation of “The Odyssey” as an influence on his own interpretation of Homer’s epic poem while on the press tour for his latest blockbuster. Wilson is not returning the favor. In a negative review of Nolan’s “The Odyssey” for the London Review of Books (via The Guardian), Wilson criticized […]

The King of Pop is headed to streaming. “Michael,” the musical biopic that follows Michael Jackson’s career, will begin streaming on Starz on Aug. 10. Released on April 24, “Michael” grossed more than $1 billion worldwide, making it one of the biggest hits of 2026. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, “Michael” […]

Bluey is officially making its way onto the Toniebox. In a new partnership between Tonies and BBC Studios, the hit preschool series is expanding into the screen-free audio platform for the first time, bringing Bluey, Bingo and the rest of the Heeler family into a new format built around listening and imaginative play. The move […]

Beyond the plot, Apple's marketing strategy is a masterclass, leveraging two powerful real-world engines: the explosive growth of women's soccer and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 11-day event will feature acts from all four companies, whose rosters include BTS and BLACKPINK, across Seoul Arena and KINTEX.

Variety returned to San Diego Comic-Con and hosted the casts of major movies and TV shows, like “Resident Evil,” “Ghosts,” “Walking Dead: Dead City” and more in the Variety Studio, presented by Google TV. Resident Evil Watching Austin Abrams turn an off-beat junkie into a complex character in “Weapons” was what made Zach Cregger see […]

Marvel and DC should watch out because “Dungeon Crawler Carls” may be the next huge fandom. Author Matt Dinniman’s “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series began as a self-published novel in 2019. The series follows Carl, a Coast Guard veteran who is thrown into a deadly, video game-inspired dungeon when Earth is taken over by aliens. The […]

For the first time since April, Savannah Guthrie posted a new video to Instagram directly addressing her mother’s kidnappers. “I’m coming on today with a very specific message. It has been months since our mom was taken from us. Our family is in agony. We are in a nightmare that will not end. Nothing about […]

Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams and Vivica A. Fox are teaming up to star in a new original comedy movie for Netflix. The film, titled “Women Like Us” is produced by the Obamas’ Higher Ground and Charles D. King’s Macro Film Studios. Tasha Smith (“Bel-Air,” “Survival of the Thickest,” “Mayor of Kingstown”) will direct […]

When Ryan Reynolds showed up at Comic Con on Saturday during the Marvel Studios presentation, audiences were surprised. He didn’t show up in his regular red suit, but donned a grey denim suit instead. It was afterwards that fans who had been wandering the halls of Comic Con and taking photos with who they thought […]

Gold House, the cultural platform behind the Gold Open movement and The Gold Gala is moving into production with the launch of Gold House Studios. Since its launch eight years ago, Gold House has been one of the most influential forces in entertainment and culture. The company has campaigned over 800 openings for films like […]

"Swim" nearly falls off the Billboard Hot 100, but as the Arirang single keeps on the chart, it ties "My Universe" with Coldplay as one of the band's sturdiest smashes.

Jennie and Tame Impala rise to No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay chart with "Dracula," the second K-pop tune to lead, following "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters.

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has flummoxed investigators for more than six months.

With a sensational second weekend at the box office, it’s clear “The Odyssey” will have a long — and epic — journey in theaters. Christopher Nolan’s take on Homer’s 3,000-year-old poem, starring Matt Damon as the Greek king Odysseus, has generated a remarkable $652 million worldwide, including $289 million domestically and $362 million internationally after just […]

The Tribeca Festival suffered a data leak that exposed hundreds of thousands of records, as well as the contact information for thousands of celebrities, including Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Jennifer Lawrence, Angelina Jolie and festival co-founder Robert De Niro. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler revealed the leak in an ExpressVPN blog post over the weekend, […]

Comic-Con International's David Glanzer dropped a bombshell about the famed media theater at the end of Comic-Con 2026.

The Sopranos creator David Chase is eyeing a new show or film about Italian-Americans returning to Italy, inspired by the trend of them buying abandoned "1-euro" homes.

Marvel’s buzzy Comic-Con presentation put two huge comic book movie tentpoles on the studio’s 2028 release calendar: “Black Panther 3,” featuring the debut of David Jonnson as T’Challa II/Toussaint, and “Ghost Rider,” starring Ryan Gosling in the title role. The announcement means “Spider-Man: Brand New day,” “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars” will be the only Marvel […]

Canal+ has reached a five-year deal with French cinema organizations which will see the pay-TV powerhouse invest nearly €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in French and European films between 2028 and 2032. Canal+ Chairman and CEO Maxime Saada announced the deal in a post on X, describing the agreement as “historic,” reaffirming Canal+’s position as the […]

ABC has announced a slate of fall premiere dates. After some football kickoffs, “Dancing With the Stars” will return with a two-episode premiere on Sept. 15. Celebrity cast members include Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins and Jackson Olson, with more to be announced. “America’s Funniest Home Videos” will also have a two-episode premiere on Sept. 27, […]

NBC’s new multi-cam comedy “Newlyweds” has cast three new series regulars, Variety has learned. Emma Meisel, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio and Bill O’Neill have all joined the series opposite leads Téa Leoni and Tim Daly. As previously reported, series executive producer Jamie Lee Curtis will also appear in a recurring guest star role. The logline for the […]

Horror is red-hot at the box office, but what is up next for the genre? Ideas flowed freely at the San Diego Comic-Con panel for Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror: Tenth Anniversary Edition, which took place on July 24. Panelists included both actors and behind-the-camera talent, including Dan Stevens, star of AMC series “The Terror”; […]

D4vd -- whose legal name is David Burke -- pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, sexual abuse of a child and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
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Sean Astin said in a new interview with The Guardian that he was forced to sell his house amid “The Lord of the Rings” fame in the early 2000s because he negotiated such a small salary to play Samwise Gamgee in Peter Jackson’s landmark movie trilogy. The reveal may come as a shock to fans […]

Shark Week has officially returned, bringing another frenzy of great whites, makos and other underwater predators to Discovery Channel. The network’s annual programming event kicked off Sunday, July 26, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 1, with new specials airing nightly beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Cord-cutters can watch Shark Week live online through Sling TV, […]

For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.

The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.
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“Obsession” star Michael Johnston is in early talks to join the fourth installment of “The Mummy,” Variety has confirmed. Johnston previously starred in the TV series “Teen Wolf,” but this year’s “Obsession” brought him to the attention of moviegoers when the low-budget Curry Barker horror film became a box-office sensation. As previously reported, Academy Award winners Brendan […]

She achieved art world stardom at 93, when she had simultaneous solo exhibitions in New York and California.
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.

The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

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

Four other teenagers have been arrested over the same incident, which left a 17-year-old boy dead.

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Police are responding to a shooting at the Seattle Center on Sunday night that they said left "multiple victims."
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At least five others were injured during the shooting near the city’s Space Needle, the authorities said. No information about a suspect or a potential motive was immediately available.

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Robert Bush is being sentenced later for a string of offences, including denying proper burials.

A Massachusetts woman has gone on trial in a case in which her lawyers are expected to argue that postpartum issues were the reason she killed her three children

Baltimore is rethinking what it means to call 911, and who responds. Callers who don't need police will get help finding social services and healthcare before they actually fall into crisis.
A man and a woman both died at the scene after being recovered from the sea off Cornwall.

The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.

Three people were killed in a shooting at a Seattle food festival Sunday, U.S and Iran pause airstrikes, with less than 100 days left until Election Day, a look at how the midterms are shaping up.
An Arizona community nearly dried up and imposed strict limits, and its crisis may be a glimpse of the West’s future.
Like upturned hockey sticks in the windup to a slap shot, the towers holding up the newest U.S.-Canada international crossing reflect a legacy shared by the two countries. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, named for a Canadian hockey star who made his career with the Detroit Red Wings, is now open between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. But, as in an actual hockey game, the two sides of this mutually beneficial $4.7 billion bridge are scuffling over its control. For months, the bridge has been

Shootout at Seattle food festival kills 3; police arrest suspect and search for another NBC News Live updates: 3 dead, 4 injured in Seattle Center shooting KUOW Police searching for 2nd shooter in Bite of Seattle shooting that killed 3, hurt 4 KOMO At Least 3 Killed in Shooting at Food Festival in Seattle The New York Times Suspect in custody after Bite of Seattle shooting leaves 3 dead, 4 injured KING5.com
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The dramatic water rescue was captured off the coast of Santa Cruz, California.

Shahin Ahmed's seven-year-old son remains in a critical condition after being pulled from the water.

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Conflict arises because continued silence allows uncertainty to develop and disagreements to persist. When that happens our brains process silence as a threat.

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Students are forging intergenerational bonds while planning game nights and teaching gym classes, but “by 7:30 or 8, things get pretty quiet here.”
Serving as a family caregiver isn’t just exhausting. It can be financially devastating, as well.
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Eight children between the ages of 5 and 15 and their parents were found dead Friday after fire personnel responded to battle a fire at their home.

The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a "horror scene".

Aaron Strachan was told he may never be released from prison after abducting and raping the girl in Edinburgh last year.

A circus performer was accidentally shot in the neck by an arrow during a performance in upstate New York

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There’s a new social media trend that has some parents cringing and checking their bank balances. That’s because it involves parents taking their kids to Target ahead of back-to-school time, but not just for No. 2 pencils, binders, and graphing calculators. Parents are letting their kids pick out the same number of items as the grade they’re about to enter. For example, first graders would get to bring home one new item, second graders get two, and so on. Family influencers drive the trend The

It has been nearly six months since Nancy Guthrie's abduction.

Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty last year to the University of Idaho murders, is trying to challenge his conviction, according to new court documents.

More light at the day’s end comes at a price: much later winter sunrises across much of the U.S. Scientists have documented consequences for public health and the economy.

“I own my home outright, have no children or other dependents.”
“This disgusting act of animal cruelty is unacceptable,” San Diego’s mayor said as the social media video sparked outrage.
A new study conducted by public health researchers found many teenagers are using popular delivery apps during school hours—and many are using them to order unhealthy fast food.

In an interview from prison, Bryan Kohberger said he had filed a petition to reopen the case. He blamed his guilty plea on “false promises” and wrong information.

One 15-year-old suspect is in custody, but authorities said they were looking for a second shooter in the attack at a food festival that left three dead.

Content creator Nathaly Sanguino talks with ABC News' Gio Benitez about "being present in the moment" and deciding what devices are "actually necessary for your day-to-day."

Witnesses told investigators that Nolan Wells had been drinking heavily with friends, according to a document with preliminary information from Mississippi officials.

The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
