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This Drug Just SHATTERED Weight Loss Records—Here's What It Means

A new GLP-1 drug shows promise for improving metabolic health and treating obesity-related diseases like liver disease. camacho9999/Getty Images A new weight loss drug called survodutide has shown promising results in a phase 3 clinical trial. The drug, which stimulates GLP-1 and glucagon receptors, led to a 16.6% drop in body weight. Survodutide also reduced waist circumference, an indicator of metabolic health. Experts hope the drug will be useful for both obesity and liver disease; howeve

Tech

Valve Just Made a MYSTERIOUS Move That Could RESHAPE Gaming

We still don't know when Valve will launch the Steam Machine, but we may not have to wait too long. Valve just imported roughly 50 tons of "Game Consoles" into the United States in the two-day period between May 1st and April 30th, according to import records viewed by The Verge. That's on top of the "ton" of shipments that Valve watcher Brad Lynch mentioned late last week - and there's reason to believe these containers have the new Steam Machine or Steam Frame inside, not just an extra batch o

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
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OpenAI President Dodges Every Question: What Are They HIDING?

When the bromance sours, we all end up in court. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images The strongest witness for Elon Musk's case against OpenAI so far has been Greg Brockman's journal. Brockman himself is running as a close second. Brockman was called to the stand in a rather unusual way - he was cross-examined first, followed by a direct examination - and he had some serious high school debate club energy. There was a lot of "I wouldn't characterize it that way," "I wouldn't say i

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
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Google's AI Just DESTROYED This Man's Reputation With One MISTAKE

Ashley MacIsaac, who is seeking $1.5m in civil lawsuit, says inaccurate information led to concert cancellation An acclaimed Canadian fiddle player has launched a $1.5m civil lawsuit against Google, alleging that the online giant defamed him by falsely identifying him as a sex offender in an AI-generated summary of his life and career. Ashley MacIsaac, a three-time Juno award-winning musician, filed the claim in the Ontario superior court of justice, asserting that Google was liable for the “for

Should You Switch To Google Fi? Here's What You NEED To Know

Google Fi has been around for north of a decade now and it still feels like the weird, smart kid in the back of the wireless-carrier room. It’s not quite a major carrier, but it’s much more than just a budget MVNO. And it’s one of the only tech services I’ve been using for years and years that hasn’t changed all that much or arbitrarily and routinely jacked up its prices. My bill has looked the same for a long, long time. So if you’re tired of the Big Three and you’re thinking about jumping ship

Your AI strategy is BROKEN—here's how to fix it in 90 days

In April 2026, cloud-hosting platform Vercel disclosed that hackers had breached its internal systems and stolen customer data. The breach occurred because a Vercel employee had signed up for a third-party AI productivity tool using their corporate Google account and granted it full-access permissions. When that AI tool’s own systems were compromised, the attackers used the trust relationship as a bridge straight into Vercel’s internal environment. The stolen database was listed for sale on a ha

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Google DeepMind Employees Just Drew A LINE In The Sand Over AI's DARKEST Purpose

Staffers at Google DeepMind's headquarters have voted to unionize in an effort to prevent the AI firm's technology from being used by Israel and the US military. In a letter to Google management on Tuesday, employees requested that the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Unite the Union be recognized as joint representatives, with 98 percent of CWU members at DeepMind voting in support of the move. "We don't want our AI models complicit in violations of international law, but they already are

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

Microsoft Finally Admits Its Windows Feed Was CLUTTERED Junk—Here's The Fix

Microsoft is finally giving up on showing the junk feed of MSN news when you open the widgets feature in Windows 11. After allowing Windows 11 users to disable the MSN feed more than two years ago, Microsoft says it will soon hide it by default as part of an effort to make widgets "quiet by default." "We're working to make Widgets feel less distracting and overwhelming by making the experience quiet by default," says Microsoft. "To do this, we're testing a new set of default settings designed to

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

Why Your Boss's AI Success Depends on THEM, Not You

The organizations that are pulling ahead on AI adoption aren’t simply onboarding new tools, they’re rearchitecting work itself.  That’s according to the latest edition of Microsoft’s annual Work Trends Index published today. The study—which included surveys with 20,000 workers using AI in 10 countries and trillions of anonymized Microsoft 365 productivity signals—suggests that AI can unlock immense value, but success depends on the surrounding workplace culture.  It falls on leaders to align on

A French Startup's Bold Move Could RESHAPE How Creators Get PAID

In the run up to the Cannes Film Festival, French entrepreneurs Emmanuel Lipszyc and Thomas Cohen have launched IPFC, an ambitious new startup aiming to protect and monetize creative IP consumed by generative AI systems. Their model draws inspiration from rights management orgs such as SACEM, the French society of authors, composers and publishers which collects royalties […]

Variety·Tech·8d ago

Inside the FUTURISTIC Offices Building the Next Space Station

A tall baobab tree greets people inside the Long Beach, California, headquarters of Vast, an aerospace company that is building the space station of the future. It’s planted beneath a skylight in the center of a white-painted circular lobby furnished with a sleek aluminum reception desk and built-in wood banquette that follows the curve of the walls.  The tree and the room are symbolic. The former references trees in The Little Prince, a 1943 novella with a character who travels between planets,

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Why OpenAI's Trillion-Dollar Gamble Could RESHAPE Everything

As successful as OpenAI has been since the launch of ChatGPT, the company is operating in an extraordinarily expensive and risky corner of tech, building frontier AI models at massive scale. Its future, even its survival, is far from certain. OpenAI is burning billions on top-tier AI research talent, carefully curated training data, and increasingly scarce computing power. Footing the bill is a growing cap table of VC and strategic partners, all betting on outsize returns within a few years. Com

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Meta's New AI Tool Could IDENTIFY Your Kids Online—Here's How

Facebook and Instagram have a new way to detect and remove users under 13: AI bone structure analysis. In a blog post on Tuesday, Meta - Facebook and Instagram's parent company - says its AI system will scan photos and videos posted to its platforms for "general themes and visual cues," including height and bone structure. "We want to be clear: this is not facial recognition," Meta says in the blog post, adding that it "does not identify the specific person in the image." This system is part of

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
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Bose Is Making a BOLD Move to Dethrone Sonos in Your Home

The new Bose Ultra Speaker can be used individually, as a stereo pair, or as the rear speakers in an Atmos setup. Last Thursday, in a staged home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, I sat on a couch that was a bit too low and a tad too deep in front of a small, beige-colored smart speaker sitting on the middle of a trio of arched midcentury storage cabinets. On either side of the smart speaker sat two tall curved white screens. The speaker was the new $299 Lifestyle Ultra, Bose's answer to th

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
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How Researchers TRICKED Claude Into Revealing Dangerous Secrets

Anthropic has spent years building itself up as the safe AI company. But new security research shared with The Verge suggests Claude's carefully crafted helpful personality may itself be a vulnerability. Researchers at AI red-teaming company Mindgard say they got Claude to offer up erotica, malicious code, and instructions for building explosives, and other prohibited material they hadn't even asked for. All it took was respect, flattery, and a little bit of gaslighting. Anthropic did not immedi

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
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Remedy's New Leader Reveals BOLD Plans for Control Studio

It's a big year for Remedy Entertainment. Last year was marred by the ill-fated launch of the multiplayer shooter FBC: Firebreak, which was so disastrous it led to former CEO Tero Virtala stepping down from his position. Now, with the much-anticipated sequel Control Resonant slated for later in 2026, the studio's new boss Jean-Charles Gaudechon - who took over in March - is offering some reassuring words about where Remedy is headed. Here's what Gaudechon had to say in a statement as part of Rem

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

An AI Just Designed a Car—And It Looks NOTHING Like You'd Expect

The cars rolling off production lines right now are filled with old ideas. From beginning to end, the creation of a new vehicle can take five years or longer - which is plenty of time for a lot of tastes, politics, and gas prices to change. That's one reason car manufacturers are so enthusiastic about the potential for AI to help speed up certain parts of the process, from model-making to wind-tunneling. LLMs could be poised to change the way we get around. Verge subscribers, don't forget you g

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

The Fitness App That 'Died' Is Officially BACK From the Dead

Runner 5, we are so back. | Image: Naomi Alderman Starting tomorrow, Zombies, Run! fans will be able to download a new eight-part story for the fitness app. That's nothing short of a miracle. In 2012, Zombies, Run! was one of the first fitness apps to find a dedicated community. A big part of that success was that it combined a couch-to-5K plan with immersive audio storytelling set in a zombie apocalypse. Six to Start - the company behind the game - was eventually sold to OliveX, a dubious pur

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: 50% OFF Your Second Pass—Limited Time

For the next four days only, you can buy one pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and get 50% off a second of the same ticket type. That window closes May 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. After that, prices go up, and you’ll pay more to bring a partner or colleague. Register today to get your plus-one pass at 50% off.

TechCrunch·Tech·8d ago
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The DEVICE OpenAI Is Building That Nobody Saw COMING

OpenAI's first hardware product might be a phone instead of a mysterious Jony Ive gadget. As reported by MacRumors, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared details about the rumored phone, claiming OpenAI is "fast-tracking" it and aiming to start mass production in early 2027. According to Kuo, the phone will run on a "customized version of the [MediaTek] Dimensity 9600," which is expected to launch this fall and follow up the Dimensity 9500 currently powering phones like the Vivo X300 Pro and

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
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The UNPRECEDENTED Access Big Tech Just Gave the GOVERNMENT

Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and Elon Musk's xAI have agreed to allow the US government to review new AI models before they're released to the public. In an announcement on Tuesday, the Commerce Department's Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) says it will work with the AI companies to perform "pre-deployment evaluations and targeted research to better assess frontier AI capabilities." CAISI, which started evaluating models from OpenAI and Anthropic in 2024, says it has performed 40 re

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

New Mexico's RADICAL Plan to Completely Remake Facebook and Instagram

Still fresh off its recent $375 million jury verdict against Meta, New Mexico attorney general Raul Torrez's office began arguing for even greater asks in the second phase of a landmark trial. On Monday, an attorney for the state, David Ackerman, pressed the court for a $3.7 billion abatement plan that would require Meta to fund programs for mental health providers, law enforcement, and educators. Other requests include changes to Meta's services - like age verification, a 99 percent detection r

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

Inside the Courtroom Battle That Could DESTROY OpenAI

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT. In 2024, Musk filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its founding mission of developing AI to benefit humanity and shifting focus to boosting profits instead. Elon Musk took the stand on April 28th as the first witness called, portraying his interest in founding OpenAI as an effort to help save humanity across three days of testimony, before his fi

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

Coursera's Radical Move: Over 10,000 Classes Now Focus on THIS Technology

As artificial intelligence reshapes everything from entry-level tasks to executive decision-making, it’s now more important than ever to learn how to use and leverage these tools to gain a competitive edge in an increasingly saturated job market. Platforms like Coursera are betting on this new premium. At its core, Coursera is a subscription model designed […]

Variety·Tech·8d ago

The New AirPods Max 2 Are Already DISCOUNTED—Here's Why

In terms of pricing, the original AirPods Max remained stubbornly high even years after their debut, which made them hard to recommend over the Bose QC Ultra or Sony’s XM series headphones unless you were an Apple die-hard. The AirPods Max 2, however, have been out for just over a month, and we’re already seeing a $40 discount at Amazon and Best Buy, bringing the price down to $509 across all five colors. AirPods Max 2 Where to Buy: $549 $509 at Amazon $549 $509 at Best Buy $549 $509.99 at

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

The Roomba Creator's Next Robot Could CHANGE How We Live

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits. Colin Angle unveiled a four-legged prototype of that artificial pet, called the Familiar, on Monday. Imagine a creature the size of a bulldog with doe-like eyes and bear cub ears and paws, extending itself into a greeting stretch that invites you to pat its touch-sensitive fake fur. “W

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The BILLION-DOLLAR Lawsuit That Could Destroy Meta's AI Dreams

Meta is facing a class action lawsuit filed by five major book publishers and one author over claims the company "engaged in one of the most massive infringements of copyrighted materials in history" when training its Llama AI models, as reported earlier by The New York Times. In their suit, Macmillan, McGraw-Hill, Elsevier, Hachette, Cengage, and author Scott Turow allege that Meta "repeatedly copied" their books and journal articles without permission. The lawsuit accuses Meta of knowingly rip

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
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Microsoft's Shocking Xbox OVERHAUL After Sales Collapse

Microsoft's new Xbox chief, Asha Sharma, has spent the past couple of months making her mark on the Xbox organization. After focusing on highly-requested Xbox console features, reducing the price of Game Pass, and moving Microsoft Gaming back to Xbox, Sharma is now reorganizing the Xbox platform team at Microsoft today. The changes will see some veterans depart, promotions, and new faces with more technical expertise to help the Xbox platform team. Jared Palmer, who used to work with Sharma in M

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
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What Zuckerberg PERSONALLY Authorized That Could Cost Meta BILLIONS

In a new legal battle in the AI space, Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg have been sued by five publishers and author Scott Turow, who allege the tech company illegally copied millions of books, articles and other works to train Meta’s AI systems. “In their effort to win the AI ‘arms race’ and build a […]

Variety·Tech·8d ago

The AI Shift Happening in Your Employees' BAGS Right NOW

Imagine you launched a product in November 2025. Within four months, Jensen Huang had spotlighted it from the NVIDIA GTC stage, 188k (and counting) developers starred it on GitHub, and hundreds of fans show up to a lobster-themed conference dressed for the occasion. The last point, I admit, is only relevant to OpenClaw. What this agent software has achieved in just a few months has astounded and unsettled the AI world. Open source, freely available and community-built, is undoubtedly the weighti

Why the CEO of Chip Giant ASML Says NO ONE Can Touch Them

Christophe Fouquet, who became ASML's CEO in 2024 after more than a decade at the company, sat down with this editor on the rooftop deck of his Beverly Hills hotel Tuesday morning ahead of his appearance at the Milken Institute Global Conference. Dressed in a blue suit and white shirt, he was relaxed — even when the conversation turned to the rivals.

TechCrunch·Tech·8d ago

Microsoft Just KILLED Its Xbox AI Experiment

Xbox is "winding down Copilot on mobile" and "will stop development of Copilot on console," new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced on Tuesday. The move follows Sharma's reorganization of the Xbox platform team earlier on Tuesday, which added executives from Microsoft's CoreAI team - where Sharma worked before taking over Xbox - to the Xbox side of the company. Sharma, on X: Xbox needs to move faster, deepen our connection with the community, and address friction for both players and developers. Toda

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

Apple's Plan to Let You CHOOSE Your AI Future

The next update to Apple's operating systems could allow users to choose their preferred AI model for running Apple Intelligence. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to allow third-party chatbots to power its AI features system-wide in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, all expected for this fall. In addition to running Siri, compatible third-party AI models, called "Extensions," will also now be able to run other Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Image Playgro

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

Kids With Fake MUSTACHES Are Breaking High-Tech Age Verification

For those who think a fake mustache is not fooling anybody, think again. Since 2023, the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act has tasked social media and search engine companies with protecting young users by restricting harmful content and even resorting to age verification to access platforms. But unsurprisingly, the tech-savvy young generation is already developing ingenuous ways to jump through the extra sets of hoops. A recent study by Internet Matters, a British child online safety organiz

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Why Apple Just Agreed to Pay iPhone Owners $250 MILLION

Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accused it of misleading customers about the availability of its Apple Intelligence features. The proposed settlement would apply to people in the US who purchased all models of the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro between June 10th, 2024 and March 29th, 2025. The settlement will resolve a 2025 lawsuit, alleging Apple's advertisements created a "clear and reasonable consumer expectation" that Apple Intelligence features wo

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
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Google Home's AI Just Learned to Do What Alexa CAN'T

Google Home users can now ask Gemini to complete more complex, multi-step tasks and combine multiple tasks in a single command. Google has updated Gemini for Home to Gemini 3.1, which it says will improve the smart home assistant's ability to interpret and act on requests. The upgrade will also make Gemini for Home better at handling recurring and all-day events and allow users to "move around" upcoming events. Last month, Google also updated Gemini for Home with improvements for understanding

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
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What Elon Musk's Former Partner Just Revealed Under OATH About OpenAI

Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president, testified in a trial pitting Mr. Musk against his company that the world’s richest man was eager to change how it operated as a nonprofit.

Business

Washington Post Wins Pulitzer for Coverage That Changed the NARRATIVE

Washington Post wins public service Pulitzer for DOGE, federal workforce coverage  The Washington Post Pulitzer Prizes: 2026 Winners List  The New York Times Here are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners  NPR Washington Post Wins Pulitzer For Trump Reporting  Bloomberg.com AP, Washington Post, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 work  Politico

Remote Work Killed the Daily Commute—But Parents Have REGRETS

You know, there was a plague before COVID. Lots of people came down with it every morning and evening: the agony of traffic and train delays. Commuting sucked, and everyone agreed on that. Then remote work came along and, all of a sudden, having to go into the office disappeared for millions. But something else disappeared, and no one really talks about that part. If you listen closely to parents now, you’ll hear it. They miss the commute. Sort of. They don’t miss fighting for a seat on the subw

JetBlue just made a bold move that could RESHAPE Florida aviation

JetBlue Steps in to Help Stranded Spirit Customers with $99 Rescue Fares, Announces Plans to Add 11 Destinations From Fort Lauderdale  JetBlue Airways Corporation - Newsroom Why did Spirit fail? Too many passengers hated flying it  CNN Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down as Rescue Deal Falls Apart  WSJ Frontier Airlines Announces Discounted Rescue Fares to Support Spirit Airlines Customers  Frontier Airlines The Only Thing Worse Than Spirit Airlines  The Atlantic

Leaders are getting psychological safety COMPLETELY wrong

Psychological safety is a crucial key to high performance, a positive culture, and team success—and for good reason. Google’s Project Aristotle found that it’s the number one factor in high-performing teams. When people feel safe to speak up, ask questions, admit mistakes, and challenge ideas, teams learn faster and perform better. But as the concept has gained traction, something else has happened. Many misunderstand what it actually means, and that misunderstanding is quietly killing accounta

MIT Sloan Management Review is SHUTTING down—what's next for management thinking?

The news landed quietly, tucked into a letter from MIT Sloan’s dean to colleagues: After 67 years, MIT Sloan Management Review is shutting down. Future insights, the letter explained, will live on via “digital newsletters, short-form video, social-first content, and podcasts.” This is a strategic inflection point for management thinking. It will have a major impact on the entire ecosystem through which serious management ideas travel from researchers to the people who run organizations. That eco

The Aluminum Can Just Got A REVOLUTIONARY Makeover You Didn't See Coming

Every drink has its trade-offs: Plastic bottles are lightweight and leak-proof, but they come at a cost to the environment. Cans are convenient and recyclable, but are prone to spilling. A new can design marries the best of both. ReLid USA designed a fully recyclable aluminum can that’s resealable, thanks to a patented tab that opens and closes using a built-in sliding mechanism. You lift the tab end and slide it open to drink; when you want to reseal it, you slide the tab back to its original p

This Rare Home Type Is Selling For DOUBLE What It Should—Here's Why

Affordability concerns continue to reshape the American housing market, upending expectations about home ownership and forcing buyers to get creative to make ends meet. According to a new report from Realtor.com, the high cost of living is bringing multiple generations of family members together under the same roof—making homes that can accommodate them a hot commodity. In its report, Realtor.com revealed that multigenerational homes come with a 65% higher median asking price than traditional fa

What High-Performing Teams Know About Staying CALM When Crisis Hits

When markets swing, plans break, inboxes explode, and everyone starts saying the situation is “unprecedented” again, most teams do what humans have always done under pressure: they grip tighter. They add meetings. Escalate more decisions. Demand more updates. Work longer hours. And mistake motion for control. That response is understandable. It is also exactly how teams get slower, more political, and more exhausted at the moment they most need clarity. What’s the big idea? The teams that perfor

The Professional World Is Ending Its 'ALWAYS Available' Culture

The expectation to respond instantly to every message is burning out professionals across industries. But how can you move away from being “always available” without harming your reputation? Here, experts offer practical strategies to reclaim control of your time and attention, so you can establish clear boundaries while maintaining professional effectiveness and trust. Make Communication Predictable One effective way professionals can move away from being “always available” is by creating clari

Bitcoin Just Crossed a Line It Hasn't in MONTHS—Here's Why

This week, Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading above $80,000 per token, and on Tuesday morning, it hit $81,000. That news will be music to the ears of cryptocurrency investors as it marks the first time that Bitcoin has traded above that level since January. But what exactly is driving Bitcoin’s price to rise above the psychologically important barrier? Here are two of the biggest factors impacting BTC’s rise this week. Movement in the Strait of Hormuz Geopolitical tensions have made many assets high

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What Elon Musk's $1.5M Settlement REVEALS About His Twitter TAKEOVER

Tech mogul Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual with a net worth currently estimated at $659 billion, agreed to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty to settle an SEC lawsuit accusing him of failing to properly disclose stock he was amassing in Twitter in violation of securities laws. Musk consented to the settlement “without admitting […]

Variety·Business·8d ago

James Murdoch's Next Move Could RESHAPE Media as We Know It

James Murdoch, a media and tech investor who is the younger son of Rupert Murdoch, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to buy Vox Media-owned New York magazine and Vox’s podcast network. Murdoch’s Lupa Systems investment firm is in talks with Vox Media about a deal but it “could still fall apart,” the Wall Street Journal […]

Variety·Business·8d ago

Why This Crypto GIANT Just Fired Hundreds — And It's Not What You Think

May is kicking off with another brutal round of tech layoffs that have been affecting the industry for much of the year. Today, the U.S.’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN), announced it was laying off a staggering 14% of its staff. The company’s CEO says one of the main drivers of those layoffs is AI adoption at the company. Here’s what you need to know. Coinbase cuts hundreds of jobs in ‘AI-native’ restructuring This morning, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pos

How Dropout CEO Plans to Dominate Board Games AND Streaming

Dropout launched (and almost immediately surpassed the $40,0000 goal for) its Kickstarter campaign for “Game Changer: Home Edition” Tuesday in its mission to bring the game show into fans’ homes. A challenging endeavor for a show where the game is supposed to change every time. “So translating this to a home game was no small […]

Variety·Business·8d ago
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Why Intel Stock Just Hit an ALL-TIME High—Apple's Role Revealed

Shares of Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) stock rose over 13% Tuesday on news that Apple is considering using the chipmaker, along with Samsung Electronics Co, to produce processors for its devices in the U.S., Bloomberg reported. The previously ailing stock has made a turnaround in the last few months, and hit an all-time high on Tuesday, above $100 a share. Apple (AAPL) shares were up just over 1% as of this writing midday on Tuesday, following that report and after last week’s strong second

How Financial Independence Could Transform the Care ECONOMY

At First Women’s Bank, we’ve spent a lot of time analyzing the care economy. What we have observed is that the healthcare sector has emerged as more than just a category; it is a cornerstone of the modern, mission-based women’s economy. We see the immense value women physicians contribute to their communities, while also recognizing the challenges that can come with traditional employment models. While studies estimate female physicians earn $2 million less than male physicians throughout their

Sun Day Red Expands Into Women's Apparel With First Full Collection

Sun Day Red is officially expanding into women’s apparel in a much more intentional way, marking a key evolution for Tiger Woods’ performance-driven brand. After an initial soft introduction of women’s pieces, the label is now rolling out a full collection designed specifically for female golfers, signaling that this is no longer an add-on category […]

Variety·Business·8d ago

Why Smart Leaders Are Starting BOOK CLUBS at Work

What you read reflects who you are. Leaders like Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Indra Nooyi, and Mark Cuban advocate reading extensively to gain knowledge and challenge assumptions. At a minimum, reading widely develops a key business skill—making intelligent small talk. More importantly, reading and actively discussing ideas enhances critical thinking skills. Unfortunately, some studies show that only 16% of Americans read daily and for pleasure. Before the digital revolution, that numb

Delta Just CUT Snacks and Drinks From HUNDREDS of Flights

Amid an airline industry in crisis, Delta Air Lines found an unexpected way to cut corners: nixing its snack and drink service on flights under 350 miles long. Delta is doing away with its “Express Service” tier of in-flight food and drink, which previously offered basic amenities including water, tea, coffee, and two snack options to passengers on flights between 250 and 500 miles in length. Instead, all flights longer than 350 miles will get Delta’s full beverage and snack service—while all fl

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Live Nation Grew Despite a $450 Million HIT — Here's How

Live Nation posted overall growth in its first quarter of the year with $3.79 billion in revenue despite taking a $450 million hit due to the legal costs associated with its Department of Justice settlement and litigation with the states. The company revealed the $450 million figure in its Q1 2026 earnings report, upping the […]

Variety·Business·8d ago
Politics
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Trump Administration Fast-Tracks PSYCHEDELIC Therapies for PTSD

The Trump administration has directed the FDA to fast-track psychedelic therapies like ibogaine to treat PTSD and other mental health disorders. farmer images/Getty Images A sweeping executive order aims to fast-track psychedelic therapies, putting drugs like ibogaine in the national spotlight. The policy expands research funding, accelerates FDA review pathways, and opens access routes for patients with serious mental illness. The executive order explicitly calls out ibogaine therapy, despi

Secret Service Shooting Near National Mall Leaves One INJURED

1 shot, bystander grazed in Secret Service police shooting near National Mall  NBC4 Washington Gunman Exchanges Fire With Secret Service Near Washington Monument  The New York Times Secret Service officers exchange gunfire with armed suspect near White House: USSS  Yahoo Gunfire between Secret Service and armed person briefly locks down White House  The Washington Post Person shot by law enforcement near Washington Monument, Secret Service says  WRAL

DHS Security Failure Puts Trump Administration's PHONE Systems at RISK

Trump Administration Live Updates: DHS Failed to Secure Phones, Inspector General Finds  The New York Times Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington Monument  Toledo Blade Secret Service officers exchange gunfire with armed suspect near White House: USSS  Yahoo 1 shot, bystander grazed in Secret Service police shooting near National Mall  NBC4 Washington Gunfire between Secret Service and armed person briefly locks down White House  The Washington

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Trump's Cannabis Reclassification: What It REALLY Means for Patients

Flowers, also known as buds, grow at the top of a mature marijuana plant on a farm owned and operated by Qualla Enterprises, LLC in Cherokee, NC. Image credit: Charlotte Observer/Getty Images An executive order signed by the Trump administration reclassifies medical cannabis as a less dangerous drug. Although this does not legalize cannabis under federal law, it marks a significant shift in policy. The change will provide significant tax breaks for businesses that sell cannabis and ease barr

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Armed Confrontation Erupts Near Washington Monument—What We Know

Gunman Exchanges Fire With Secret Service Near Washington Monument  The New York Times 1 shot, bystander grazed in Secret Service police shooting near National Mall  NBC4 Washington Secret Service Officers Shoot Gunman Near the White House  Bloomberg.com Secret Service officers exchange gunfire with armed suspect near White House: USSS  Yahoo Gunfire between Secret Service and armed person briefly locks down White House  The Washington Post

Federal Judge Intervenes in Abortion Pill RESTRICTIONS

Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill mifepristone to be sent by mail  CBS News Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail  The New York Times Court decisions about abortion drug leave Maine providers, patients scrambling  WGME Court issues temporary order allowing access to abortion pill by mail  SCOTUSblog Supreme Court temporarily restores ability to receive abortion drug mifepristone by mail  CNN

Supreme Court Just Gave Abortion Pill Access a Temporary REPRIEVE

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill by mail for now  The Washington Post Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail  The New York Times Here's how Supreme Court ruling on abortion pills impacts Arizona  The Arizona Republic Court issues temporary order allowing access to abortion pill by mail  SCOTUSblog Supreme Court temporarily restores ability to receive abortion drug mifepristone by mail  CNN

Trump's Plan To Withdraw Troops From Europe Could RESHAPE NATO

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops  AP News The loss of 5,000 US troops in Germany is just the tip of the challenge facing Europe  CNN Germans Are Not Panicking Over Trump’s Troop Threats  The New York Times Trump threatens to pull troops from Germany. Why Europe isn’t panicking.  The Christian Science Monitor Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board  Reuters

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Armed Confrontation at White House Triggers EMERGENCY Lockdown

Gunfire between Secret Service and armed person briefly locks down White House  The Washington Post Secret Service Shoots and Wounds Armed Man Near Washington Monument  The New York Times What to Know About the Secret Service Shooting Near the White House  Time Magazine Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House  Reuters 1 shot, bystander grazed in Secret Service police shooting near National Mall  NBC4 Washington

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Trump Reveals How Long This CONFLICT Could Actually Last

President Donald Trump said he ordered U.S. forces to guide ships and crews from countries that are not involved with the Iran war out of Strait of Hormuz.

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Secret Service Opens Fire On Armed Man Near WHITE HOUSE In Tense Standoff

Secret Service says it shot a man near the White House who allegedly fired toward officers  NBC News Secret Service Shoots and Wounds Armed Man Near Washington Monument  The New York Times Secret Service Shot Armed Man Near White House Who Allegedly Fired at Them — Incident Happened Near JD Vance Motorcade  Yahoo Gunfire between Secret Service and armed person briefly locks down White House  The Washington Post US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House  Al Jazeera

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What Happened Outside the White House That Left Two People SHOT

Man wounded after allegedly shooting at Secret Service near White House, bystander struck  WTOP Secret Service Shoots and Wounds Armed Man Near Washington Monument  The New York Times Suspect shot, bystander grazed in Secret Service police shooting near National Mall  NBC4 Washington Gunfire between Secret Service and armed person briefly locks down White House  The Washington Post US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House  Al Jazeera

Why GOP Just Added $1 BILLION in Security for Trump's BALLROOM

Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in White House security upgrades to legislation that would fund immigration enforcement agencies, a proposed boost for President Donald Trump’s ballroom project after a man was charged with trying to assassinate him at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last week. The GOP bill released late Monday would designate the money for the U.S. Secret Service for “security adjustments and upgrades” related to the ballroom project, which Trump and R

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Tonight's California Debate Could Decide the State's FUTURE

Most people think of California as the home of Hollywood liberals, neglecting to acknowledge its many rural and more conservative areas. Despite its modern reputation as a Democratic state, the world’s 4th largest economy has actually had more Republican governors. Without a clear Democratic frontrunner for the current election cycle, Republican candidates have an opening. Tonight, CNN is hosting a California governors debate to give the crowded candidate field a chance to make their case. Eve

International
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U.S. and Iran Edge Closer to OPEN CONFLICT in Strait of Hormuz

Live Updates: U.S. sinks 7 small Iranian boats as Iran launches attacks on UAE and ships in Strait of Hormuz  CBS News Iran war live: Washington, Tehran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz  Al Jazeera U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies  The New York Times Trump has a new Strait of Hormuz plan. The market isn’t buying it  CNN Attacks on U.S. Warships in Strait Test Trump’s Desire to End Iran War  WSJ

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The Moment That Just Pushed the Middle East to the BRINK

Live updates: US and Iranian militaries trade shots as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate  CNN U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies  The New York Times Iran war live: Washington, Tehran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz  Al Jazeera Iran issues threat after Trump plans to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz  Fox News 2 U.S. Navy destroyers transit Strait of Hormuz after dodging Iranian onslaught  CBS News

Australia's New Pacific Strategy Could CHALLENGE China's Influence

Foreign minister Penny Wong visits Fiji this week to progress the security and economic agreement Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia looks close to signing a landmark security and economic agreement with Fiji as part of the Albanese government’s efforts to contain China’s growing influence across the Pacific. But pushback from Beijing has undermined a separate pact with Vanuatu’s government, resulting in

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Bollywood Star's Election Victory Could TRANSFORM Indian Politics

Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar – the 51-year-old Tamil cinema superstar known to fans worldwide as Vijay, or simply as “Thalapathy” (Commander) – has delivered the most seismic electoral debut in Tamil Nadu’s modern history. His Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won 108 seats in Monday’s Assembly election count to emerge as the southern Indian state’s single largest party. […]

Fireworks Factory EXPLOSION in China Kills At Least 21 Workers

An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, state media says  AP News Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people  BBC Blast at fireworks factory in China kills 21: Report  New York Post China fireworks factory leveled in blast that kills, injures dozens  Yahoo Fireworks Factory Blast in China Kills at Least 21  The New York Times

Fireworks factory explosion in China kills dozens in CATASTROPHIC blast

Other fireworks manufacturers in Liuyang, in central Hunan province, ordered to halt production after deadly blast An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 people and injured 61, prompting the halting of all firework manufacturing near the site. The blast occurred in the city of Changsha, in Hunan province, on Monday afternoon, China’s official news agency Xinhua said. China Daily said the plant was operated by the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing an

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The Ceasefire That's UNRAVELING: What Just Happened in the Strait of Hormuz

The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.

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Romania's Government Just COLLAPSED—What Happens Next

Romanian government collapses after no-confidence vote  Reuters Romanian government collapses after losing no confidence vote – Europe live  The Guardian Romania PM Ilie Bolojan’s government toppled in no-confidence vote  Al Jazeera Romania Set to Oust Premier Without Plan for the Day After  Bloomberg.com How to watch Romania’s political chaos like a pro  politico.eu

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Why America Just Made a DANGEROUS Move in the Middle East

The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it. Iran’s powerful parliamentary speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, accused the U.S. of undermining regional security with the effort to end Iran’s stranglehold on the strait and warned that Tehran will respond. The U.S. military said two Ameri

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The FRAGILE Truce That Could Explode at Any Moment

Live Updates: Iran ceasefire holding for now, Hegseth says, after Iran attacks UAE, ships in Strait of Hormuz  CBS News Iran War Live Updates: Trump Suggests U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Remains Despite Strait of Hormuz Escalations  The New York Times Maersk says ship passed through Strait of Hormuz under U.S. military protection  CNBC U.S. insists Iran ceasefire not over despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz  NBC News White House gave Iran private message before new Hormuz operation  Axios

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Carney's Controversial Pick for Canada's HIGHEST Office

Louise Arbour will serve as Canada’s representative of King Charles and carry out ceremonial and constitutional duties Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has appointed a former supreme court justice and war crimes prosecutor as the country’s new governor general, saying her appointment would reflect the importance of global institutions. Louise Arbour, a celebrated jurist, served as United Nations commissioner and prosecuted war crimes in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, will serve as Canada

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300,000 Signatures Could SPLIT Canada — Here's What Happens Next

Authorities investigate leak of 2.9 million voters’ details, adding to turmoil around independence push Alberta separatists have delivered more than 300,000 signatures to elections officials in western Canada, in support of their attempt to force an independence referendum in Canada’s oil-rich province. But the effort stumbled immediately as a separatist-linked group posted the personal data of nearly three million residents online in one of the largest data breaches in Canadian history, fomenti

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U.S. Claims Iran Ceasefire HOLDS Despite Attacks Still Happening

U.S. says the Iran ceasefire holds despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz and against UAE  NPR Live updates: US affirms ceasefire with Iran is still in effect despite rising tensions in Strait of Hormuz  CNN US Army says ‘Project Freedom’ in blockaded Hormuz has ‘just begun’  Al Jazeera Iran War Live Updates: Trump Suggests U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Remains Despite Strait of Hormuz Escalations  The New York Times Live updates: Marco Rubio to hold White House briefing; Pete Hegseth updates on Iran  The H

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Physicists Just Broke Reality—Here's What They Created

A new quantum physics study reveals that simply changing a magnetic field over time can unlock entirely new forms of matter that don’t exist under normal conditions. By carefully “driving” materials with timed magnetic shifts, researchers created exotic quantum states that could be far more stable and resistant to errors—one of the biggest challenges in quantum computing. This breakthrough suggests that the future of quantum technology may depend not just on what materials are made of, but how t

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May Snow Is Coming to These Cities—After Waiting All WINTER

These cities waited for snow all winter. Now several inches will fall in May.  The Washington Post Denver weather: Heavy snow, difficult travel Tuesday into Wednesday  KDVR Colorado Snowstorm Could Be Its Biggest All Year  The New York Times Winter returns with storm that could bring feet of snow to mountains  The Coloradoan Denver, Rockies face potentially biggest snowstorm of the season amid snow drought  Yahoo

65 Years Since America's First Step Into SPACE

Astronaut Alan Shepard, May 5th, 1961. | Photo by Photo12 / UIG / Getty Images On the morning of May 5th, 1961, 37-year-old Alan Shepard woke up, ate a breakfast (consisting of a filet mignon wrapped in bacon, scrambled eggs, and orange juice), strapped into the Freedom 7 rocket, and blasted off into space, becoming the first American astronaut to do so. Shepard's historic flight - and the first crewed flight of Project Mercury - did two things. It demonstrated that after getting beat to spac

This Tiny World Has an ATMOSPHERE It Should NEVER Have

Astronomers have spotted something surprising in the far outer Solar System—a faint, short-lived atmosphere clinging to a tiny icy world that shouldn’t be able to hold one at all. The object, called 2002 XV93, is far smaller than Pluto, yet observations during a rare stellar alignment revealed its presence through a subtle dimming of starlight. Even more puzzling, calculations suggest this atmosphere should vanish within about 1,000 years unless it’s constantly being replenished.

The Biomaterial That Heals Your Body From the INSIDE Out

Scientists have developed a breakthrough injectable biomaterial that travels through the bloodstream to repair damaged tissue from within, reducing inflammation and jumpstarting healing. In animal studies, it successfully treated heart attack damage and even showed promise for conditions like traumatic brain injury and pulmonary hypertension. Unlike earlier approaches that required direct injection into the heart, this new therapy can be delivered intravenously, allowing it to spread evenly and

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Scientists Just Connected a 'Time CRYSTAL' to Reality — Here's Why That Matters

A strange kind of matter that “ticks” forever without energy input has just taken a major leap toward real-world use. Known as a time crystal, this quantum system repeats its motion endlessly—like a clock that never winds down—and scientists have now managed to connect it to an external device for the first time. By linking the time crystal to a tiny mechanical oscillator, researchers showed they can actually control its behavior, opening the door to powerful new technologies.

Health
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The Syndrome Silently LINKING Your Heart to Cancer Risk

New research indicates that cancer prevention should be part of the treatment protocol for people with CKM syndrome. Sean Locke/Stocksy Researchers say people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome have a higher risk of developing cancer. They note that the cancer risk rises as the severity of CKM syndrome increases, ranging from a 3% higher risk at stage 1 to a 30% higher risk at stage 4. Experts say people can lower their cancer risk by maintaining a healthy diet, getting regu

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This Exercise Hack Builds Muscle With HALF the Work

Eccentric exercise may help build muscle strength with less strain on the body, which may benefit older individuals. DragonImages/Getty Images A lesser-known type of exercise can build strength and improve fitness while remaining accessible to less active individuals. Eccentric exercises like lowering weights or walking downhill can generate more force with less energy while supporting muscle, heart, and even brain health. Whether you’re an advanced athlete or just beginning, eccentric exerc

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Your Morning Coffee Is REWIRING Your Stress Response

Coffee, even without caffeine, can reduce stress, improve learning, and boost mood by influencing your gut-brain axis. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images New research suggests both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee can improve mood and reduce stress by influencing the gut–brain axis. Coffee may alter the gut microbiome, increasing bacteria linked to digestion, immunity, and emotional regulation. Decaf coffee was associated with improved learning and memory, while caffeinated coffee enhanced at

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Love Conquered All: This Couple Said 'I Do' From an ICU Bed

Daniel Phan was in heart failure and days from undergoing lifesaving surgery when he and his girlfriend, Julia, decided to get married — in the ICU. Daniel and Julia Phan on their wedding day in the ICU. Daniel Phan Daniel and Julia Phan met when they were kids after Daniel’s parents hired Julia’s mom to work at their nail salon. “We were the same age. I went to her house when I was, like, eight years old, not knowing she was going to be my future wife,” Daniel told Healthline. While the t

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Your Dreams Are SECRETLY Shaping Your Mood—Here's How

Research shows that your dreams may affect your morning mood. Image Credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy A recent study has found that your dreams can affect your mood in the morning.  The study showed that those who experienced fear in their dreams were more likely to have a low mood upon waking.  The researchers suggest that dreams may help you process emotions.  Sleep is an important part of overall health, but the impacts of your dreams are less well understood. A study recently published in Sle

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Sparks CONTAINMENT Efforts

Health Officials Work to Contain Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship  WSJ 3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says  The New York Times Cruise ship passenger describes uncertainty after 3 deaths amid hantavirus probe  Fox News Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde  Reuters Cruise ship at center of suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak refused permission to dock  NBC News

Why Mounjaro Users Are Losing MORE Muscle Than Ozempic PATIENTS

Research shows that Ozempic may preserve lean body mass better than Mounjaro. Image Credit: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images A recent study found that semaglutide medications, such as Ozempic, may better preserve lean body mass than tirzepatide medications, such as Mounjaro.  This may be due in part to tirzepatide leading to more significant weight loss.  The findings show that maintaining a strength-training routine may help reduce muscle loss when using GLP-1s.  GLP-1 drugs have exploded in

This Hidden Ingredient in Your Food May Be DESTROYING Your Metabolism

Research shows that fructose, especially in ultra-processed foods, may increase the risk of metabolic diseases. Image Credit: Ivan Solis/Stocksy A recent study has shown that fructose plays a role in driving disease.  The research shows that the effects fructose can have on the body may be associated with metabolic syndrome.  Understanding the effects of fructose on the body may help develop new strategies to prevent and treat metabolic diseases.  Fructose is a simple sugar that is found bot

What Happens to Your Body After 40 Could ADD YEARS to Your Life

A recent study found that your midlife fitness can affect your life span and health span. Image Credit: Emilija Manevska/Getty Images Recent research has shown that adults with higher levels of midlife cardiorespiratory fitness may live longer, healthier lives. The study found that people with higher fitness levels not only lived longer but also developed chronic conditions later than those with lower fitness levels.  Experts share tips to help improve your cardiorespiratory fitness. Regular

Male Infertility May Signal HIDDEN Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Research shows a possible association between male infertility and the risk of certain cancers. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study has found a possible association between severe male infertility and an increased risk of thyroid and colorectal cancers.  The study notes that this association may be due to genetic factors.  Certain lifestyle factors may also increase the risk of developing these cancers, such as obesity and diabetes.  Around 1 in 6 people will experience infe

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The Diabetes Drug That's Now SAVING Hearts in Ways Doctors Didn't Expect

GLP-1 drugs containing tirzepatide significantly reduce cardiovascular risks in people with serious heart conditions. Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP via Getty Images GLP-1 weight loss medications containing tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) can reduce heart-related health risks for people with serious heart conditions, according to new research. Experts say the heart health benefits are produced by the drugs’ ability to help people lose weight and control blood sugar levels. People using these medi

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Deadly Virus Outbreak Forces Cruise Ship Into EMERGENCY Mode

WHO says seven confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus on MV Hondius, including three passengers who died What is hantavirus, the infection thought to have killed three on cruise ship? A British crew member was in need of urgent medical care and a passenger from the UK remained in a critical but stable condition following a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a luxury cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Three people have died and medics on Monday were scrambling to evacuate two others from t

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Scientists Just Discovered Travel's HIDDEN Anti-Aging Secret

A new study suggests travel could be a surprisingly powerful anti-aging tool. By viewing tourism through the lens of entropy, researchers found that positive travel experiences may help the body stay balanced and resilient. Activities like exploring new places, staying active, and connecting with others can boost immunity, metabolism, and stress recovery. However, stressful or unsafe travel could reverse these benefits.

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Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship Travel — MULTI-COUNTRY Alert

Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-country  World Health Organization (WHO) Human-to-human transmission suspected on board hantavirus cruise ship, WHO says  CNN The two possible causes for the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak — one is disgusting, and the other is terrifying  New York Post Cruise ship passenger describes uncertainty after 3 deaths amid hantavirus probe  Fox News Cruise ship at center of suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak refused permission to dock  NBC News

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Three DEAD in Cruise Ship Outbreak—But Here's Why You Shouldn't Panic

Three passengers have died and several others have fallen ill aboard a cruise ship in a deadly hantavirus outbreak. AFP via Getty Images A cluster of three deaths among cruise ship passengers has raised concerns about a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. A suspected 7 cases have been identified as investigators are working to determine whether the deaths are linked to hantavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) maintains that the risk to the general pu

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The PILL That Could Make Diabetes Injections OBSOLETE

Ozempic is now available as a reformulated oral tablet for people with type 2 diabetes. Image courtesy of Novo Nordisk The GLP-1 medication Ozempic is now available in pill form for people with type 2 diabetes. The oral tablet is a reformulated version of the current Rybelsus pill but comes in smaller doses. Experts say the pill may be a better alternative for people who don’t want to administer weekly injections of Ozempic. A pill form of the widely prescribed GLP-1 medication Ozempic is no

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Olympian Allyson Felix Reveals Her SECRET to SUPERHUMAN Recovery

Track and field star Allyson Felix shares rest and recovery tips and explains why motherhood inspired her to advocate for paid leave. Allyson Felix, mom of two and the most decorated track and field athlete in U.S. history, understands the importance of rest and recovery. Photography courtesy of Allyson Felix When it comes to national policies around paid sick or family leave, the United States falls short compared to other developed countries. Around 28 million Americans lack access to pa

Saudi Arabia's Shock Exit From Golf Just Revealed Its REAL Endgame

In late April, indoor golf and entertainment brand Five Iron Golf launched its first location in Saudi Arabia after nearly three years of coordination with Golf Saudi, an affiliate of the country’s massive sovereign wealth fund. The golf center, located on the ground floor of the Public Investment Fund Tower—the fund’s headquarters and the tallest building in Riyadh—offers a similar mix of simulators, leagues and lessons, and food and music as other Five Iron locations both in the U.S. and abroa

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Women's College Volleyball Just Got a MAJOR Platform Upgrade

Women’s college volleyball is poised for a growth spurt in the coming years. The game will get a big spotlight this summer under a deal struck between Full Day Productions and GSE Worldwide to produce “Spikes Under the Lights,” a showcase event that will bring the four best college teams in the nation together for […]

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Fox Sports Hires a NEW Chief World Cup Watcher

Attention, soccer fans: Fox Sports may have the summer job of your dreams. Executives at the Fox Corp.-backed sports-media outlet aren’t looking for the next Colin Cowherd or Tom Brady. Starting Tuesday, however, they will have their eyes peeled for a sports fan who can watch every minute of the 104 matches in this year’s […]

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How to Watch the UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals LIVE

The 2026 UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals feature two clubs for a chance to hoist the UEFA Cup. There are two matches to determine which teams will make it to the final on Saturday, May 30. The first match features Arsenal F.C. taking on Atlético Madrid at Emirates Stadium in London, England on Tuesday, May 5 […]

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Nicole Kidman's UNEXPECTED New Path After Her Mother's Passing

Nicole Kidman’s recent announcement that she’s training to become a death doula is increasing visibility for the profession and the need to improve how end-of-life care is approached. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Nicole Kidman says she’s training to become a death doula following her mother’s death in 2024. Death doulas provide non-medical support to people nearing the end of life, focusing on emotional, practical, and spiritual care. Experts say growing awareness is helping spark

Protester's Met Gala Breach Ends in Dramatic TAKEDOWN

Just as Heidi Klum was ascending the museum stairs, a protester breached the entrance to the Met Gala on Monday night in New York before being tackled by security, briefly rattling the star-studded event but not making it to the carpet. There had been reports ahead of the event that protests were expected, given the […]

New Ghost Story Trailer Promises Something Truly UNPRECEDENTED

“It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This” duo Nick Toti and Rachel Kempf, who made waves by vowing to never release their word-of-mouth hit horror film onto streaming, VOD or physical media, are back with their newest indie feature. The duo is releasing the trailer for their follow-up film “Homebody’ exclusively with Variety, and are […]

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Why Hollywood's A-Listers Are Being Called OUT for Their Met Gala CHOICES

Taraji P. Henson joined Meredith Lynch in criticizing the stars who attended this year’s Met Gala, since it is sponsored by honorary co-chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Lynch posted a video on Instagram Saturday in which she warned A-listers not to wear their “ICE Out” pins to the “Jeff Bezos-backed” Met Gala because […]

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Trailer Just Dropped — And It's EPIC

Universal has released a new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” The latest glimpse into the world of Homer’s Greek epic shows Matt Damon’s Odysseus doing battle with the Cyclops, as Robert Pattinson’s villainous Antinous tries to take the throne of Ithaca. The trailer debuted first on Monday night’s episode of “The Late Show with […]

Christopher Nolan Reveals Why Ancient EPICS Matter Today

“The Odyssey” director Christopher Nolan joined Stephen Colbert on Monday night’s episode of “The Late Show.” During his interview, he discussed working with Tom Holland and watching Anne Hathaway in “The Devil Wears Prada 2”. He also likened Homer, the original author of “The Odyssey,” to the MCU. While discussing “Spider-Man” star Holland, who plays […]

Indonesian Filmmakers' Cannes-Bound Anthology Could REDEFINE Cinema

Four Indonesian short films, each co-directed with a Southeast Asian counterpart, will world premiere at the Critics’ Week sidebar of the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, with Jakarta-based KawanKawan Media uveiling the official trailer for the anthology on Tuesday. The program, “Next Step Studio Indonesia 2026,” marks the first Indonesian edition of Next Step […]

Mongolian Documentary Lands Major Deal Before TRIBECA Premiere

London-based MetFilm Sales has acquired Mongolian filmmaker Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig’s debut feature documentary “Colors of White Rock” for worldwide sales representation. The film will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival next month as part of the official documentary competition. Sweeping over the Gobi Desert scarred by Mongolia’s mining boom, known as “Minegolia,” the […]

German Filmmaker's Two Films Create UNEXPECTED Buzz Before Cannes

Berlin-based Picture Tree Intl. has boarded international sales on “The Perfect Holiday” (Der perfekte Urlaub), the latest feature from hit German filmmaker Bora Dagtekin. Picture Tree will introduce the project to buyers during the Cannes Market with a first teaser. Dagtekin has directed a string of hit comedies in Germany, all starring Elyas M’Barek, “Turkish […]

Late Night Comedy Loses Its FAVORITE Airline Punching Bag

Late Night Will Miss Making Fun of Spirit Airlines  The New York Times Why did Spirit fail? Too many passengers hated flying it  CNN Frontier Airlines Announces Discounted Rescue Fares to Support Spirit Airlines Customers  Frontier Airlines The Only Thing Worse Than Spirit Airlines  The Atlantic Spirit Airlines doomed by sky high fuel prices due to 'recent geopolitical events,' court docs say  NBC News

Darren Aronofsky receives MAJOR honor from prestigious film festival

The Locarno Film Festival will celebrate Darren Aronofsky with its Honorary Leopard Award. The prominent Swiss fest dedicated to indie cinema will celebrate the American auteur on Aug. 14 during a ceremony on its 8,000-seat Piazza Grande. Aronofsky will also present his films “The Fountain” (2006) and “Mother!” (2017) and take part in an onstage public […]

One Man's OBSESSION To Preserve An Ancient Language Through Disney Animation

It took Peru’s Augusto Zegarra nine years to complete his debut feature documentary “Runa Simi” but less than a year to reap a boatload of awards. He just took home the Alternativa Film Festival’s Focus Award last April 30, which includes a hefty cash prize. This would be the 19th  honor, starting with Tribeca’s Albert […]

Two Films CHALLENGE Expectations at Cannes This Year

Beta Cinema has added two films to its Cannes Market slate: “The Other Side,” an Alpine-set adventure thriller starring Nina Hoss, and “The Rome Eight,” an underdog story based on true events, starring Oliver Masucci, who was in Oscar-nominated “Never Look Away,” German box-office hit “Look Who’s Back” and Netflix hit “Dark,” and Felix Kammerer, […]

How Chip Kidd Built a 40-Year Career DESIGNERS Never Talk About

Growing up, graphic designer, editor, and author Chip Kidd was about as artsy as he could be in 1970s suburban Reading, Pennsylvania. “I glommed onto comic books very early on,” he says. “I loved to draw. I loved to write. I took up the drums and joined the marching band; all of this typical artsy-gay-kid-that-can’t-come-out stuff.”  Still, he says, he knew he wasn’t the most talented in drawing. “There’s always that other kid that draws better than you who gets the gig to draw everything for th

How Documentary Film Helps Audiences Find SENSE Amid Chaos

Poland’s Millennium Docs Against Gravity, the documentary film festival that takes place simultaneously across seven Polish cities, returns for its 23rd edition from May 7 – 17 with a focus on the audience-facing attitude that has helped it evolve from a scrappy local affair into the country’s largest film festival. “Our main goal from day […]

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Sabrina Carpenter's Met Gala Moment With Stevie Nicks STOLE the Show

Sabrina Carpenter delivered one of the biggest surprises inside the Met Gala, as Stevie Nicks joined her on stage to sing a duet of Fleetwood Mac’s song “Landslide.” The song, which Nicks wrote for Fleetwood Mac’s eponymous 1975 album, was recently featured in the finale of “Stranger Things.” Before she took to the stage, Carpenter […]

The 2026 Tony Nominations Are HERE—Live Updates

Nominees for the 79th annual Tony Awards are being announced. A selection of categories will be announced beginning at 8:30 A.M. ET on CBS Mornings, followed by the remaining categories announced by Tony nominee Uzo Aduba and Tony winner Darren Criss on the official YouTube channel at 9:00 A.M. ET. Four musicals have swept the […]

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Nicholas Brendon's Cause of Death Finally REVEALED

The cause of death for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” actor Nicholas Brendon has been revealed, nearly two months after he died at 54. According to a report from the coroner’s office in Putnam County, N.Y., obtained by People, Brendon died of atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Pneumonia and previous myocardial infarction were listed as contributing […]

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A24's Anthony Bourdain Biopic Casts Its ICONIC Lead

A24 has released the first trailer for the upcoming Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony,” starring “The Holdovers” breakout Dominic Sessa in the starring role. The film is set in 1976, when a young Bourdain has a life-changing experience working and living in Provincetown, Mass. Bourdain, the late chef-turned-TV host for CNN, enrolled in culinary school two […]

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Sebastian Stan and Ana de Armas Team Up for EXPLOSIVE Spy Thriller

Sebastian Stan (“The Apprentice”) and Ana de Armas (“Blonde”) will next star in “Impunity,” an espionage thriller from award-winning Chilean filmmaker Felipe Gálvez (“The Settlers”). Shot between Chile, U.K., Spain – in English and in Spanish — the film is set against the backdrop of one of the legal cases of the 20th century when […]

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Rafaela Camelo's HAUNTING New Series Finds Its Home

“The Nature of Invisible Things,” the debut feature of Variety Next Gen Brazilian Talent to Track Rafaela Camayo, has been sold to Sundance TV (Spain) and RTP (Portugal) by The Open Reel. “After the massive turnout and numerous awards at international festivals since its debut at the Berlinale, I’m delighted to see how these festivals […]

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'World's Most Evil Killers' Reaches MILESTONE 200 Episodes

The entire 10-season run of true crime series “World’s Most Evil Killers” has landed at Radial Entertainment, with Seasons 9 and 10 set to debut on the company’s FilmRise channel this month, pushing the franchise to 200 episodes and more than 150 hours of programming. Both new seasons – each formatted as 20×60-minute episodes – […]

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Tori Kelly Announces DEEPLY Personal New Album

When she first started putting the pieces together for her upcoming album, Tori Kelly took a write-what-you-know approach. “I was pretty clear on what I wanted to say, which were three pillars: My faith, my marriage and then motherhood,” the singer-songwriter tells Variety about “God Must Really Love Me,” due June 12 via Epic Records. […]

HBO Max Is Releasing 16 HOURS of 'Harry Potter' Content You Never Knew Existed

HBO Max wants to charm viewers into watching (or rewatching) the original eight “Harry Potter” movies with a new podcast that digs deep into Warner Bros.’s cinematic Wizarding World. “Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast” is set to debut May 19, with a special two‑episode launch about the first film, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s […]

A Surrogate Mother's HARROWING Journey Exposed in New Documentary

For Georgia’s Ketevan Vashagashvili, whose debut feature documentary “9-Month Contract” recently won the Alternativa Film Festival’s Spotlight Award, making it has impacted her life profoundly. “I think we grew together and changed each other’s lives,” she says of Zhana, the main subject of her docu. “For me, ‘9-Month Contract’ is a story of a mother’s […]

The SHOCKING Names Left Off the Tony Nominations List

When the 79th Tony Awards revealed its list of contenders on Tuesday morning, there were expected nominations for the likes of John Lithgow (“Giant”), Nathan Lane (“Death of a Salesman”) and Joshua Henry (“Ragtime”), as well as plenty of notable omissions. (How does Lea Michele still not have a single Tony nomination? What’s a girl […]

Austin City Limits Unveils MASSIVE 25th Anniversary Lineup

Austin City Limits has announced the lineup for its 25th anniversary, which includes headliners Charli xcx, Rufus du Sol, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex (weekend one), Kings of Leon (weekend two) and the xx. The lineup also includes Turnstile, Labrinth, Lola Young, the Chainsmokers, Geese, Young Miko, Bleachers, Sofi Tukker, Parcels, the War on Drugs, […]

Pathé and Vendôme Launch New Studio for English-Language FILMS

Pathé and its holding Merit France have partnered with Vendôme Pictures to launch a new production and finance company. Called Emotion Pictures, the banner will specialize in commercial, English-language films. It will develop, acquire, fully finance and produce a slate of films that will be released theatrically by Pathé in France, Switzerland and Benelux. Philippe Rousselet’s […]

Adam Brody Reunites With Director for Whit Stillman's BIG Return

Whit Stillman has set his return to the big screen for the first time in 10 years. “A Night at Claridge’s” (working title) marks the Oscar-nominated filmmaker’s first feature since 2016’s “Love & Friendship,” and will reunite the director with “Nobody Wants This” star Adam Brody following their previous collaborations on “Damsels in Distress” and […]

The Met Gala Moment This Olympian Learned She's America's SWEETHEART

Alysa Liu surveyed the glittery crowd arrayed in front of her, sipping cocktails and chatting. It was her first Met Gala, and she hesitated for a second, searching for a word to describe it. “It’s … BIG,” the Olympic skater finally said with a grin. But what Liu, dressed in a blood-red custom Louis Vuitton gown with a full skirt and huge ruffles, couldn’t quite get was how big SHE had become. Even at a party full of very, very famous people, everyone wanted to greet her. Some Met Gala guests hav

The Sequel Everyone Thought Would FLOP Just Dominated

Disney’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” debuted at No. 1 at the U.K. and Ireland box office with £9.3 million ($12.6 million), according to Comscore. Universal’s “Michael” moved to second place in its second weekend, adding $9.4 million for a cumulative $31.2 million. The studio also held third place with “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” […]

The Synth That Made Tame Impala Famous Just Got REBORN

It’s clearly a looker. | Image: Telepathic Instruments The Telepathic Instruments Orchid has been unavailable for a few months now. But a new batch is ready to drop on May 5th for $649, and the company is celebrating with a limited edition clear Orchid: Arctic, which will cost slightly more: $699. The Orchid was designed in part with Kevin Parker of Tame Impala, and it draws inspiration from chord organs that were popular in homes during the '50s and '60s. Like those instruments, the Orchid a

Neon Just Bought the Horror Film Everyone's TERRIFIED Of

Neon, the Oscar-winning studio behind “Parasite” and “Anora,” has acquired U.S. rights to “King Snake,” the next film from “Loving” and “Mud” director Jeff Nichols. FilmNation Entertainment fully financed the Southern gothic horror film and is handling worldwide sales. “King Snake” stars Margaret Qualley of “The Substance” and “Maid,” Michael Shannon the Oscar-nominated “Revolutionary Road” […]

The Bodybuilding Drama That Could Launch at CANNES

Eiza González (“3 Body Problem,” “Baby Driver”) and Brandon Sklenar (“The Housemaid,” “F.A.S.T.”) are set to enter the world of competitive bodybuilding in “Iron Jane,” based on a screenplay by Lissette Feliciano (“Women is Losers”), who will also direct. Highland Film Group is handling international sales and will introduce the project to buyers at the […]

Beth and Rip's Texas Move Just Took a DEADLY Turn

Paramount has dropped the full official trailer for the “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch.” In the trailer, Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser) are settling into life in their new ranch in Texas when Rip uncovers a dead body. This seems to put them into direct conflict with fellow rancher Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening), who […]

What Javier Bardem Just Said About Palestine and TOXIC Masculinity

As Javier Bardem was preparing to present at this year’s Oscars, one very famous incident loomed large in his mind. “Vanessa Redgrave, back in the ’70s,” he recalls recently. When the British actress won a supporting actress Oscar for “Julia” in 1978, she referred to critics of her producing a documentary about Palestine as “Zionist […]

Larry The Cable Guy's New Show Sounds Like CHAOS

Larry The Cable Guy has been tapped to host “American Mayhem,” a new first-run syndicated series set to launch this fall. The clip show, produced by V10 Entertainment and distributed by CBS Media Ventures, has an initial weekly order of 52 episodes. Also, beyond syndication, V10 said another window for “American Mayhem” will be announced […]

The Horror Films Coming to Fantasia That'll Keep You AWAKE

The Fantasia International Film Festival has announced its first wave of 2026 premiere titles, including Jenn Wexler’s “The Last Temptation of Becky,” Kasper Kalle’s “No Rest for the Wicked” and Andrea Corsini’s “Ferine,” among others. The festival’s 30th edition, running from July 16 through August 2, will return to the Concordia Hall and J.A. de […]

The Influencer Who Just Signed a MAJOR Hollywood Deal

United Talent Agency has signed Grammy-nominated artist and creator Alex Warren for global representation across film, television, content creation, podcasting, publishing, brand partnerships, and more.  Warren continues to be represented by the Team for touring in North America/EU/Asia/Australia, with UTA handling South America. The signing comes after Warren’s breakthrough year with the song “Ordinary,” which […]

The Manga Getting an Anime Before It's Even PUBLISHED

U.S.-Japan anime studio N Lite has struck a co-development partnership with Japanese publishing giant Kodansha to produce a serialized manga based on its feature film “Mfinda,” with the debut set for Kodansha’s Biblio Sirius Magazine in 2026. The manga, written by N Lite founder Christiano Terry and drawn by studio art director Tom Lintern, functions […]

'The Boys' Finale Will Hit Theaters—And It's Going to Be INTENSE

Diabolical: “The Boys” fifth and final season finale is going to be available to view in movie theaters using 4DX technology. “In two weeks, we’re going out with a bang,” the show’s official X account announced Tuesday. “Literally, because ya might vibrate watchin’ the series finale in 4DX. Get yer mitts on a seat with […]

'King of the Hill' Is BACK—Here's When You Can Watch

The second revival season of “King of the Hill” has set its premiere date at Hulu. The new season, which will be the show’s 15th overall, will debut all 10 episodes on July 20. Hulu originally picked up 20 episodes of the revival. Following its successful return in 2025, Hulu renewed the show for two […]

Why This Mormon Wives Star Just QUIT After Season 5

Whitney Leavitt is leaving “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” The reality star-turned-actress announced the news on Sunday in the middle of her final performance of “Chicago” on Broadway. She has been leading the revival as Roxie Hart since early February, and used a monologue in the show to nod at her “Mormon Wives” career […]

Why This Singer's Film Is Making WAVES Before Cannes Even Begins

Paris- and Berlin-based international sales company Salaud Morisset has closed key European deals on Eivind Landsvik’s debut feature “Low Expectations,” which stars singer-songwriter Marie Ulven a.k.a. Girl in Red. The film will have its world premiere in Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes. Among the first wave of buyers, UFO Distribution (“Flow,” “The Chef,” “The Outrun”) has […]

The Rolling Stones Album With the Guest List Nobody EXPECTED

As expected, the Rolling Stones have announced the release of a new studio album “Foreign Tongues,” due on July 10 from Capitol Records. The 14-track collection follows less than three years after the band’s Grammy Award-winning “Hackney Diamonds” — which was their first in nearly 15 years. The new album will be introduced by the […]

The Surprise 'Bear' Episode That Just Dropped Without WARNING

FX dropped a surprise episode of “The Bear” on Wednesday. Titled “Gary,” the episode is a flashback following Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Mikey (Jon Bernthal) on a work trip to Gary, Ind. Per the official description, the episode takes a look at “the two friends’ complicated relationship, uncovering new layers of Mikey’s mental state while […]

'Evil Dead Burn' Trailer Promises the GORIEST Reunion Yet

Warner Bros. Pictures has released the trailer for the forthcoming horror film “Evil Dead Burn.” Directed by Sébastien Vaniček, the sixth installment in the “Evil Dead” franchise is slated to hit theaters on July 10.  Following 2013’s “Evil Dead” and 2023’s “Evil Dead Rise,” “Evil Dead Burn” is the third standalone entry into the franchise. […]

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The $120 MILLION White Lotus Secret Revealed at Cannes

In Cannes, two rival film teams descend upon the Cannes Film Festival with movies in competition and something to prove. One camps out at a flashy, palatial hotel on the Croisette, while the other is ensconced in a luxurious hilltop hideaway. That’s the premise of Season 4 of Mike White’s hit anthology series “The White […]

50 Cent's New Boxing Drama Just Got a Release Date—And It Looks BRUTAL

Starz has set a July 31 premiere date for its new original drama “Fightland,” unveiling first-look images from the British-set boxing crime series executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Described as a gritty, high-stakes drama set in the world of British boxing, the series marks Starz’s first wholly owned original following Lionsgate and Starz […]

The Director Who Says ICE Raids Would Make Her Film IMPOSSIBLE Today

The nomadic Alternativa Film Festival travelled over 7,000 miles between its original launchpad of Kazakhstan and Medellín, Colombia, for its third edition. But one of the great audience successes of the festival this year came from close to its roots: Nurzhamal Karamoldoeva’s “Only Heaven Knows,” made by a majority Kyrgyz creative team and shot in […]

'School for Good and Evil' Author on New Teen-President Thriller

“The School for Good and Evil” author Soman Chainani has moved on from fairy tales to radical politics with the Tuesday release of his debut YA novel, “Young World,” from Penguin Random House. Told through diary entries interspersed with over 150 neon-orange visuals, “Young World” is described as a geopolitical thriller that follows an average […]

'Man on Fire' Just Hit 11 Million Views — In FOUR Days

“Man on Fire” was the most-watched TV series on Netflix during the week of April 27 to May 3, racking up 11 million views in its first four days of availability after its April 30 premiere. The Charlize Theron-led thriller “Apex” was the most-watched title across all of Netflix that week, leading the film chart […]

Del Toro Brings 'Pan's Labyrinth' Back to Cannes — 20 Years After Its RECORD Ovation

The 2026 Cannes Classics lineup will open with a 4K restoration of Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth,” set as the festival’s pre-opening screening on May 12 in the Debussy Theater – two decades after the fantasy film earned what remains the longest standing ovation in Cannes history, clocking in at 22 minutes. Del Toro, who […]

How Gen Z and Alpha Are SAVING Moviegoing From EXTINCTION

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, we hear from top movie marketers who discuss the uptick in Gen Z and Gen Alpha moviegoing that is helping to drive this spring’s strong box office. And Variety’s Michael Schneider brings us a bonkers “10 Questions With” Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds, who collaborated on the 2025 […]

'The Four Seasons' Season 2 Trailer Just DROPPED

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer and key art for Season 2 of “The Four Seasons,” setting a return date of May 28. The eight-episode sophomore season, with installments running approximately 30 minutes each, continues the story of a tight-knit group of friends navigating life, relationships and loss across a series of shared vacations. Co-created […]

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The Indie Studio That Just Beat NETFLIX at Its Own Game

Peter Chernin is churning out the hits. The former News Corp. chairman and veteran Hollywood producer notched an impressive record this week, as his North Road Company and its portfolio divisions produced the number one film and series on Netflix’s global viewing charts. Charlize Theron’s “Apex” scored 40.2 million views in its second week of […]

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Entertainment Publicist Audrey Beth Davis Dies at 82

Audrey Beth Davis, a retired longtime entertainment publicist, died of natural causes on May 1 in Pennsylvania. She was 82. Davis was born on October 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y. and graduated from Brooklyn’s Midwood High School in 1960. She began her career working for Goodson Todman Productions on their television panel game show “The […]

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Why Emma Chamberlain's Met Gala Gown Took 40 HOURS

When influencer and entrepreneur Emma Chamberlain stepped out on the carpet at the 2026 Met Gala, it was in a swirl of acrylic ink and thick, glossy paint. She looked like a painting come to life—as if, with each next step, a prismatic smear of color might follow in her wake.  Chamberlain was wearing a custom-made Mugler gown by creative director Miguel Castro Freitas. But what laid on top of the dress’ expert construction is what turned it into a head-turning spectacle: The entire piece was pai

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Jia Zhangke's Cannes Short Boarded by MK2

French powerhouse MK2 Films has secured worldwide rights to “Torino Shadow,” a 32-minute short by Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke that is set to screen in the Cannes Classics section of the Cannes Film Festival. The acquisition deepens a major director partnership for MK2, which now handles eight titles from Jia’s catalogue, along with Walter Salles’ […]

Rita Wilson's Next Role Could Be Her Most PERSONAL Yet

Rita Wilson has joined the cast of the HBO Max drama pilot “How to Survive Without Me” in a series regular role, Variety has learned. Wilson will appear alongside previously announced cast members Ray Romano, Joshua Jackson, Kaley Cuoco, Julia Schlaepfer, Jack Ball, Kylar Miranda, and Julian Grey. “Rita Wilson is an extraordinary talent and […]

Brooklyn Film Festival Reveals 134 Films You Haven't HEARD OF Yet

The Brooklyn Film Festival has set the lineup for its 29th edition, themed “The Invitation,” with 134 films, including 36 world premieres, set to screen from May 29 through June 7 across venues in Fort Greene, Greenpoint and Williamsburg. This year’s program spans 30 countries and includes 11 narrative features and seven documentary features, alongside […]

Why Amazon Is BEGGING Fans to Stay Away From This Set

Amazon is asking “The Summer I Turned Pretty” viewers to respect the cast and crew’s privacy at this time, as some fans have been visiting the sets of the upcoming movie and sharing filming locations on social media amid production beginning last month in North Carolina. “We love the excitement, but sharing locations and visiting […]

How the Met Gala Became the Tacky 'BEZOS Ball'

For decades, the first Monday in May has marked one of fashion’s biggest nights as A-listers from around the world descend upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art to attend the Met Gala. Since 2021, the first gala post-pandemic, its prestigious crown has started to slip.   A wave of influencer integration in the 2021 and 2022 […]

Matthew Perry's Most INTIMATE Belongings Are Now for Sale

Personal items from the estate of late “Friends” star Matthew Perry are headed to auction next month in partnership with his non-profit foundation, which aims to reduce the stigma around addiction. Among the “Friends”-related items up for purchase are a collection of 26 scripts for episodes including “The One With Ross’s Tan,” “The One Where […]

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How a 'Crook' Stole 90% of This Child Star's FORTUNE

Hayley Mills recently appeared on the “Rosebud Podcast” podcast (via The Daily Beast) and spoke about losing out on the millions of dollars she made as a child star. Mills was a Disney icon in the 1960s as the star of “The Parent Trap” (1961), plus movies such as “That Darn Cat!” (1965) and “In Search […]

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Why 'Lord of the Flies' Boss Changed the Novel's Most BRUTAL Parts

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “Lord of the Flies,” the 2026 adaptation now streaming on Netflix. The kids are not all right. But they haven’t been, not really, since 1954 when William Golding’s landmark novel “Lord of the Flies” was first published. The unfortunately timeless tale of the potential for savagery and survival […]

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Neurodivergent Stars Reveal What Hollywood Gets WRONG About Them

Dani Bowman (“Love on the Spectrum”), Aidan Delbis (“Bugonia”), Lillian Carrier (“NCIS: New Orleans,” “Horsegirls”) and Bella Areffi (“Once More, Like Rain Man”) joined Jessica Saul from Epic Players Los Angeles on Sunday for a panel focusing on their experiences as neurodivergent actors and filmmakers in Hollywood. The virtual event was a part of the […]

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Strand Releasing Acquires Baseball Documentary 'Diamond Diplomacy'

Strand Releasing has acquired all North American rights to “Diamond Diplomacy,” a documentary directed by Yuriko Gamo Romer that explores the cultural and historical ties between the United States and Japan through baseball. The film traces the sport’s evolution from its introduction to Japan in 1872 through its modern global impact, including the rise of […]

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Noir Restorations Lead the Way at 2026 Arthur Lyons Film Festival

Film fans appreciate “The Lion in Winter,” but a select group of them in Southern California also have a thing for the Arthur Lyons in spring. That is, the Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival, which takes place each May in Palm Springs. The four-day fest, set to run Thursday night through Sunday afternoon, offers a […]

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'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' Renewed for Season 2 at NBC

“The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” has been renewed for a second season at NBC. The series follows stars Tracy Morgan in the title role, a disgraced former football star who, per the official logline, “is on a mission to rehabilitate his image with the help of award-winning filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe). In […]

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Major News Outlets WIN Big at 2025 Pulitzer Prize Awards

AP, Washington Post, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 work  AP News The Books That Won the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes  The New York Times Pulitzers honor damning coverage of Trump and his policies  France 24 Here are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners  NPR Who won the 2026 Pulitzer awards for journalism  Axios

The Verge's Mother's Day Gift Guide Has ARRIVED

Whether it's managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring for others. Mother's Day, May 10th, is an opportunity to return the favor, so we've rounded up practical gadgets and little luxuries that can lighten her load. This year's picks are designed to support moms in a variety of ways, regardless of their interests. Some of our recs, like Roborock's mop-equipped Q10 Plus, can help save precious time, while smart screens like the Skylight

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Ruggable Just Solved Jute's Most ANNOYING Problem

I have a very conflicted relationship with my jute rug. I love the organic, textured aesthetic that makes my dining room feel earthy and relaxed. But over time, I’ve come to resent how scratchy it feels underfoot, how the fibers shed and splinter, and how if my toddler spills yogurt on it, there’s no way to get it out of the nooks and crannies, so it becomes part of the rug forever. Ruggable, the company that launched nearly a decade ago on the premise that rugs should be washable, has been on

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Cinco de Mayo 2026: The Best FREE Deals You Shouldn't Miss

Motivation can come in the form of a little treat to help you get through a long work day. Today (Tuesday, May 5, 2026) is Cinco de Mayo, meaning tacos, tequila, and guacamole are happy to help. This Mexican holiday has found a strong foothold in American culture despite it being not as popular in its homeland. It’s a good excuse for a margarita at the company happy hour. Before you indulge, let’s take a look at the history of this day so you can regale your coworkers. Impress them even more by