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Why Nvidia's Data Centers Now Run HOTTER on Purpose

Public pushback against data centers has emphasized their water and energy consumption, and now Nvidia is highlighting its claim that the Rubin generation reference design for a fully liquid-cooled data center has "eliminated massive amounts of power usage and pretty much all water usage." Still, it doesn't address all of the concerns around AI data centers, including during their construction, and for the power generation requirements of the massive facilities. Also, as Gizmodo points out, Nvid

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
Breaking

Tesla Crashes Into Home and Kills Woman — Feds Are INVESTIGATING

US watchdog opens probe after Tesla crashes into Texas home, killing woman  Al Jazeera Tesla Driver Using Autopilot Crashes Into Home in Texas and Kills a Woman, Officials Say  The New York Times Exclusive | Fatal Tesla Crash Into Texas Home Now Under Federal Safety Investigation  WSJ Tesla faces federal probe after Model 3 slams into Texas home, killing 76-year-old  CNBC Daughter recalls finding her mom "under the rubble" after Tesla crashed into Texas home  CBS News

Google News·Tech·8d ago

Why Amazon Just Gave Alexa Powers That Will CHANGE Everything

Alexa, buy me the pizza I just saw in that commercial. Amazon will harness agentic AI, which can determine the steps needed to solve a problem or come up with a solution, to create a new ad format for its Alexa digital assistant that lets customers to from seeing an ad to making a purchase […]

Variety·Tech·8d ago
Breaking

Amazon's New AI Can Now Do Something TERRIFYING With Your Money

As Prime Day kicks off today, Amazon is debuting Alexa+ Agentic Ads on its Echo Show devices. The move is part of the retail giant’s broader push to help shoppers discover new products and deals through agentic and conversational experiences. According to Amazon, Alexa+ Agentic Ads is the first ad format that takes customers from seeing an ad to completing a purchase entirely within an organic conversation without ever having to leave the ad, whether they’re ordering food or buying concert ticke

The AI Question That Separates Winners From LOSERS

The most important idea in AI right now may not be coming from a research paper, a model release, or a benchmark. It may be coming from a short essay published by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.  In it, Nadella argues that the future of the firm will depend on something he calls the interaction between human capital and token capital: the knowledge, judgment, relationships, and ingenuity of people on one side, and the AI capability organizations build and own on the other.  The terminology is new.

Inside the $400 Million MACHINE That Controls Tech's FUTURE

Jos Benschop is climbing a ladder to get to the top of his newest machine.  It’s a bit of a schlep. The contraption is the size of a double-decker bus—more than 150 tons of gleaming precision-milled aluminum covered in thousands of snaking tubes, colored cables, and pressurized tanks. From the ground, it looks like a…

The AI System That Could STOP Deadly Elephant Encounters

India is home to about 60% of the world’s wild Asian elephants, and around 80% of the animals’ habitat lies outside protected areas, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. That brings people and wildlife into close contact, and clashes can turn lethal: There have been some 3,000 human casualties in the…

42 Ways You're NOT Using AI Right Now (But Should Be)

Speaking at Cisco’s AI Summit in February, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued that concern over hypercapable AI replacing human knowledge workers en masse was overblown. “You’re not going to lose your job to AI,” he declared. “You’re going to lose your job to someone who uses AI.” You could regard this prospect as ominous in itself. Or you could seize the opportunity to become that “someone who uses AI.” These days, that doesn’t just mean querying a chatbot. It means harnessing AI agents. Using them

Samsung TVs Just Got an AI That SHOPS for You — Without Asking

Samsung’s smart TVs are getting smarter. An agentic commerce experience is launching across Samsung smart TVs in the United States, the electronics giant announced today. The launch is thanks to new integration with Glance, an AI software company owned by InMobi. In effect, Glance’s AI platform will run on Samsung’s Tizen operating system, and allow Samsung smart TVs to facilitate AI-powered and interactive shopping. For those with a Samsung TV, this means their devices will allow for a whole ne

The Robot Vacuum Deals That Could Save You HUNDREDS Today

The Roborock Saros 10 (pictured here) and Saros 20 are both on sale. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If you’ve been wanting to buy a robot vacuum but have been put off by how much it can cost to get a good one, now is not a bad time to start looking. Prime Day has kicked off, though more than just Amazon is offering deals on several models we’ve tested from brands like Roborock, Dreame, and Shark. Whether you’re looking for a basic robot vacuum that can cut down on the amount of

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

How Elon Musk Is Secretly HIJACKING America's Internet Infrastructure

At 9PM ET on the night of May 28th, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket sat on the launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The craft was in the middle of a hot-fire test awaiting the arrival of Amazon Leo satellites, the first of 24 batches to be shuttled into low Earth orbit for an ambitious satellite internet venture. The effort was backed by hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars, leveraging a Biden-era law meant to address America's digital divide. But before the satellites even re

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

The Single Fake Webpage That Can HIJACK AI Shopping Assistants

AI recommender systems are becoming an increasingly important part of how we shop. About 2% of all referrals to major shopping websites like Target and Walmart come from large language models, according to data.ai. But LLMs can be easily swayed, according to a new study by Minghao Luo and Liang Chen, published on the arXiv preprint server, which tested how easily search-augmented AI systems can be pushed into promoting fake brands. The researchers found that when AI models are fed polluted searc

The Best Smart Home Deals This Prime Day

Smart locks and smart doorbells are on sale for Prime Day. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Every Prime Day is a good day to make your home smarter, as deals on connected gear proliferate not just on Amazon but all across the web. And this Prime Day is no different. I sifted through hundreds of offers to find the ones that actually stand out — only the deepest discounts on the best products made the cut. Whether you need faster Wi-Fi, a better video doorbell, a more capable smart

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
Breaking

Valve's Secret Plan to Bring SteamOS Where It's Never BEEN Before

A YouTuber got SteamOS running on an MSI Claw 8 AI Plus like this one. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge MSI's Intel-powered Claw gaming handhelds have so far mostly been Windows machines, meaning that anyone who picks one up has to deal with the crusty experience that is Windows on a handheld gaming PC. But now, both Valve and Intel tell The Verge that they're working with each other, and people like YouTuber ETA Prime are already having good experiences with SteamOS on Intel. Valve's re

The Verge·Tech·8d ago
Breaking

The AI Job Interview Where HUMANS Never Show Up

The hiring process has long been criticized for its inefficiency and opacity. Candidates spend hours writing applications and submitting cover letters, only to disappear into what often feels like a black box. Generative AI has only made things messier, with employers increasingly relying on AI-powered screening systems to sift through an overwhelming number of submissions. […]

TechCrunch·Tech·8d ago
Breaking

The Kindle Deal That Won't Last Past TONIGHT

The latest Kindle Paperwhite is $35 off. | Image: Amazon If you’ve been thinking about picking up a Kindle, Amazon’s Prime Day sale is a great time to do it. The retailer is currently offering steep discounts on several of its e-readers, including the latest Kindle Paperwhite with 16GB of storage and ads, which is down to $124.99 ($35 off) at Amazon. If you’d prefer wireless charging and double the storage, the ad-free Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is also on sale for $144.99 ($55 off) a

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

Sony's AI Camera Disaster Is Even WORSE Than You Think

I’m sorry Sony, your AI isn’t very good at photography. When Sony announced the Xperia 1 VIII last month, it promoted the phone by sharing some of the worst photos taken on a Sony camera in years. These weren't just any photos, though: they were taken with Sony's new AI Camera Assistant. After a week with the Xperia 1 VIII, I'm here to tell you that the AI assistant is exactly as bad as Sony made it look. After Sony first showed me the AI Camera Assistant during a press briefing for the Xperia

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

The Oura Ring Deal That Won't Last Through TONIGHT

Yes, the Oura Ring 5 just launched. But if you’re looking for a bargain and don’t mind a slightly thicker smart ring, then copping the last-gen Oura Ring 4 is still a smart and savvy move. Especially since the price is as low as $226 in most sizes and color schemes at Amazon for Prime Day. That’s the biggest price drop we’ve seen on the $349 wearable. Oura Ring 4 The last-gen Oura Ring 4 is a little thicker, but offers much of the same software, sensors, and a wider range of sizes. Where to Buy

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

Hoto's Electric Screwdriver Is 40 Percent Off for Prime Day

You knew there’d be a Hoto deal, right? Whether you’re moving into a new apartment or tackling a growing list of small repairs around the house, a good electric screwdriver can save you time and effort. Hoto’s 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro is one we love to recommend, especially because it’s on sale for $28.49 ($21.50 off) at Amazon and Walmart during Prime Day, which is just $5 shy of its all-time low price. Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro Where to Buy: $49.99 $28.49 at Amazon $4

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

The Fitbit That Could Save AI Health Tech From ITSELF

The Google Fitbit Air is one of the better attempts at an AI-compatible health tracker. Google Health Coach seems to think I'm on the verge of physical collapse. My sleep is not where it needs to be, hence my unimpressive readiness score. My heart rate variability, a measure of how recovered I am, is below baseline. I'm spending too much time in a hot, humid environment, it says, reminding me temperatures are creeping above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. According to Google's AI coach, I should skip m

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

The REAL Cost of Building Valve's Steam Machine Yourself

The Steam Machine is here, with a base price of $1,049. Yes, that's nearly twice the price of a PS5, but what you're buying here isn't a console but a full-on PC - and a tiny one at that. Valve says it's selling the Steam Machine basically at cost. So we asked ourselves: What would it cost to build something like the Steam Machine yourself? You can't literally build the same thing. The quiet 6-inch cube Valve has created isn't reproducible off the shelf. The base model Steam Machine includes 512

The Verge·Tech·8d ago

Why Midjourney Suddenly Wants to SCAN Your Body

A scan of an imaging phantom, segmented to validate how cleanly structures separate under controlled conditions. | Image: Midjourney Medical Last week, Midjourney, an AI startup best known for its image generator, made an unusual pivot: medical imaging. The company announced a futuristic ultrasound scanner that would dunk users into a vat of water and, hopefully, produce "something as powerful as MRI" yet "as casual as a trip to the spa." Midjourney says the goal is to help people live longer

The Verge·Tech·7d ago

The Prime Day Deals Tech Experts Are Actually BUYING

While there are several thousand products discounted for Prime Day 2026, most of them aren’t what we’d call winners. We’ve already gathered the best Prime Day deals in our main roundup, but we’re dedicating this page to discounts on Verge-favorite items to help you find useful gear, whether it’s tech-adjacent or not. We’re covering Prime Day 2026 from every angle, including finding the best deals on Apple products, and deep discounts on some of our favorite robot vacuums. Logitech MX Master 3S

The Verge·Tech·7d ago
Breaking

Why the Pixel 10A Is FINALLY Worth Your Money

No camera bump here. | Photo: Dominic Preston / The Verge We can usually rely on Google to put together a compelling package in its Pixel A-series devices. The Pixel 10A was kind of a letdown, though. It added only a handful of updates, like satellite messaging and updated Gorilla Glass on the screen — but it still costs $499, like the Pixel 9A. Kind of a bummer. Enter Prime Day: The 10A is down to $399 at Amazon, which feels much more fair. Getting essentially the 9A with the minor-est of ite

The Verge·Tech·7d ago
Breaking

The Prime Day Laptop Deals That Actually DON'T Suck

The RAM, storage, and component crunch has come for new laptop prices. Plenty of models have gone up in price after being on the market for months, and so have those that’ve been on shelves for over a year. Plus, many new models are releasing at higher prices than the previous generation. So, it really isn’t the best time to buy a new laptop. But what if you need one or really want one now, and you prefer to shop new? Well, I’m not here to tell you that Amazon’s Prime Day makes everything better

The Verge·Tech·7d ago

Tesla's Defense After DEADLY Crash: The Driver Did WHAT?

Tesla is pushing back on claims that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system caused a fatal Texas crash, where a speeding Model 3 barreled into a home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. In a reply on X, Tesla AI head Ashok Elluswamy says the driver "manually overrode self-driving by pressing the accelerator all the way to 100%." The crash occurred in a residential neighborhood in Katy, Texas, last Friday, with the Harris County Sheriff's Office telling ABC News that the Model 3 driver was using the

The Verge·Tech·7d ago

Polaroid's New Ad Campaign Takes a BRUTAL Swipe at AI

As AI continues to make its way into all avenues of life, more brands are taking a stance about whether they are for or against the technology—and Polaroid just revealed where it stands. In the camera maker’s latest international ad campaign, Polaroid is making the case for embracing an analog life with a series of billboards featuring anti-tech phrases like “no one on their deathbed ever said: I wish I’d spent more time on my phone.” Placed deliberately in high-traffic areas with connections to

Breaking

Meta Was Watching EVERY Keystroke Employees Made — Until This Leaked

Just two months after Meta announced plans to track employee keystrokes and mouse movements to train its AI models, the company said it would pause the program after an alleged internal leak. According to a screenshot obtained by Business Insider, employees’ private conversations, performance data and transcriptions were accessible across the company. On a scale of 0 to 5—0 being the most severe—the incident was classified as a SEV (severity) 2. Meta confirmed the incident to Business Insider. A

These Tiny E-Readers Are 20% Off for Prime Day

The Xteink X4 and smaller X3 e-readers are discounted to $55.20 (regularly $69) and $63.20 (normally $79), respectively, as part of Amazon’s Prime Day promotions this week. Both e-readers are significantly smaller and more pocketable than any of the Kindle and Kobo models currently available, and feature magnetic mounts so they can be stuck to the back of MagSafe-compatible smartphones. The bundled software is a little rough around the edges, but the versions Amazon is selling can both be easily

The Verge·Tech·7d ago

How Ultrasound Just Gave Robot Hands HUMAN-Like Skills

Our hands are the nimblest parts of our bodies, coordinating 34 muscles, 27 joints, and over 100 tendons and ligaments to perform countless nuanced movements and gestures. So far, robots have been notoriously bad at mimicking that dexterity, in part because researchers struggle to capture what is actually going on under our skin in order…

Breaking

The Prime Day Deals Actually WORTH Your Money

Amazon’s Prime Day is on, and it’s happening for the next four days. Prime members can jump into the deals now until the sale officially ends at 3:01AM ET / 12:01AM PT June 27th. Many discounts will remain the same throughout the duration. We’ve been covering Prime Day in-depth since the shopping event debuted over a decade ago. Each year, the quantity of deals has grown, making it tougher to spot the quality ones. But we know what we like, and we have a pretty good sense of what Verge readers m

The Verge·Tech·7d ago

Why Someone Just REINVENTED the Zipper After 100 Years

With an adaptable fastener designed at CSAIL, pitching a tent or adjusting the cast for a broken bone could be almost as easy as zipping your coat. The researchers, led by associate professor Stefanie Mueller, were inspired by an abandoned prototype for a three-sided zipper that William Freeman, PhD ’92 (now an MIT professor), patented…

Google Home Is About to Get CREEPILY Better at Knowing Who You Are

A new update for Google Home could make it less likely your smart home cameras mistake you for someone else, just because you're facing away from the camera. Starting June 23rd, Google's expanding its facial recognition feature so that people you've tagged in your Familiar Faces library can continue to be identified when their faces aren't clearly visible, using "additional non-biometric signals (body size, clothing color, etc.)." The Familiar Faces library will also begin automatically updatin

The Verge·Tech·7d ago
Business

Why This Company Hired a Human to Do What AI CANNOT

A rocket needs its tail to lift off. Without it, the launch fails. But once altitude is reached, that same tail becomes drag. If it doesn’t detach, it limits how high the rocket can go. Founders are the same. Early on, my obsession and need for control were my biggest assets. I succeeded because I outworked everyone, took the biggest risks, and made the tough calls myself. But as the company grows, these exact traits can drag me down. For me, the real skill now is knowing what to let go of and e

Walmart's New TV Shows Are Designed to Make You BUY Things

Walmart hopes to get customers shopping before they arrive at the company’s stores or visit its website. The retailing giant is launching its own series of programs that feature goods viewers can buy in store or online and are distributed to users of Vizio, the TV manufacturer that Walmart acquired in 2024. In “Backyard Escapes,” […]

Variety·Business·8d ago

The 'Big Short' Investor Sees NVIDIA's Fall Coming — And It's BRUTAL

Michael Burry, the investor whose controversial bet against the housing market was made famous in The Big Short, is continuing his campaign against another, perhaps even frothier target: Nvidia. Here’s why entrepreneurs outside the AI sector should still be taking note. In a pair of Substack posts he published on May 25 and May 22, Burry argues that the computer chip giant—both a driver of and a beneficiary from the ongoing artificial intelligence boom—is displaying ominous financial indicators

The Mindset Trap That's BURNING Out High Performers Everywhere

Recently, I’ve had several conversations with high performers that follow a strikingly similar pattern. On paper, these people are the epitome of success: impressive titles, complex portfolios, and a dazzling track record. Yet over a Zoom chat or a coffee catch-up, a different story emerges. I hear a variation of the following phrases: “What do I have to offer?” “Compared to X, I’m flailing.” “Any day now, they’re going to realize I’m not capable of this.” When I gently questioned what was going

The Feedback MISTAKE Experienced Leaders Keep Making Over and Over

Most leaders spend a considerable amount of time thinking about what they will say when giving feedback. They carefully choose their words, rehearse the conversation in their head, and worry about how the other person might react. Will they get defensive? Disagree? Become upset? However, these should not be the most important considerations. The better questions are: What outcome am I trying to achieve? And how can I tailor my communication to increase my chances of achieving it? Of course, you

What Uber Doesn't Want You to Know About Driver PAY

Uber’s mobile apps present a pleasing simplicity of costs: You know the fare upfront, and the only math left is how much to tip. But the factors governing your driver’s profit on any one ride, and over their ongoing business, are far from simple. A recent report by Columbia Business School professor Len Sherman, which he unveiled with the gig-work-optimization app GigU at the Web Summit Rio conference, tries to dispel that financial fog by crunching data shared confidentially by a few experience

3 Ways to Move Forward When You Have NO Plan

Not having a clear plan can feel irresponsible. We’re taught that successful people map everything out before they begin. That they have a five-year strategy, a perfectly timed roadmap, and certainty about what comes next. But most people don’t get stuck because they lack a plan. They get stuck because they believe they need one before they move. After building a business from the ground up, including stepping into an online model with no prior experience, I’ve learned that clarity rarely comes

The NASDAQ Bloodbath That Just Wiped Out BILLIONS Overnight

Nasdaq futures tumble 3% as chip stocks routed around the globe, Micron drops 9%: Live updates: Live updates  CNBC ‘It’s Unnerving’: Markets Recoil in Global Sell-Off Driven by Tech Stocks  The New York Times Nvidia, Micron, Alphabet lead tech sell-off as AI trade cools  Yahoo! Finance Canada Stock Market Today: Tech Selloff Deepens, Oil Price Slips  WSJ Wall Street points to another day of losses, led by an ongoing sell-off in tech  Boston Herald

The Chip ROUT That Just Wiped Billions Off the Market

Stocks tumble on global chip rout with Nasdaq off more than 1%, led by Micron: Live updates  CNBC Nvidia, Micron, AMD lead tech sell-off as AI trade cools  Yahoo Finance ‘It’s Unnerving’: Markets Recoil in Global Sell-Off Driven by Tech Stocks  The New York Times Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Opens Lower as Tech Selloff Deepens  WSJ Tech stocks are weathering a 'perfect storm' this morning, says analyst  MarketWatch

The Walmart Acquisition That Changes How You'll See ADS

Walmart is one of the nation’s more prominent advertisers, but, increasingly, it’s looking to become a bigger sell of advertising as well. The retailing giant, which offers video-advertising inventory around its stores and via its Vizio TV-manufacturing unit, said Tuesday that it intends to acquire Vibe.co, a platform that allows advertisers to buy and create […]

Variety·Business·8d ago

Ray-Ban's Most Popular Sunglasses Are Over 50% OFF Right Now

Few accessories have a closer relationship with Hollywood than Ray-Ban sunglasses. From the Aviator’s military-rooted cool to the Wayfarer’s decades-long run across film, music and street style, the eyewear brand has long been a celebrity staple. Just in time for summer, several Ray-Ban styles are marked down for Amazon Prime Day. The best place to […]

Variety·Business·8d ago
Breaking

What Everyone Is Actually BUYING on Prime Day Right Now

Amazon Prime Day is back, and the retailer is bringing its annual shopping day to the masses earlier than ever this year. Amazon Prime Day 2026 takes place from June 23 to 26 this year. That breaks with tradition, as Prime Day has typically been held in July as a counter to the busy Black […]

Variety·Business·7d ago

20 Leaders Reveal Whether They Trust DATA or Their Gut

Data is increasingly available on almost every aspect of business: market research, sales, social media, financial metrics. But just because it’s available, should it be used for all decision-making? We asked our Fast Company Impact Council how they balance data-driven decision-making with their gut instinct. The answers may surprise you. 1. USE ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION AT YOUR DISPOSAL Data-driven decision-making and gut instinct is a false dichotomy. Using data to make decisions often require

Breaking

The Tech Selloff Everyone Saw Coming But No One Could STOP

Investors are selling off AI-related stocks as doubts are starting to surface over whether the massive spending on AI is worth the investment or whether "it's one big bubble."

NPR·Business·7d ago
Breaking

Bed Bath & Beyond Is BACK — And Opening Stores Everywhere

We haven’t seen the last of Bed Bath & Beyond just yet. Despite filing for bankruptcy in 2023, home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond is looking to expand its presence this year, planning a comeback alongside The Container Store. Announced on June 18, the retailer is introducing a new combined retail experience throughout the country bringing together both home essentials and storage solutions into one store. “The new format is designed to better serve the unique needs of local customers, creatin

Breaking

The AI Algorithm That Made You PAY MORE Every Time You Filled Up

BP, 7-Eleven, and Walmart are among a slew of gas stations, convenience stores, and big box retailers sued this week for allegedly using artificial intelligence to spike gas prices in California. U.S gas prices have recently hit a record high, up as much as 50% since the war with Iran began; and California has some of the nation’s highest fuel prices, with regular gasoline averaging $5.56 per gallon on Tuesday, compared to the national average of $3.92, according to AAA. The class action lawsuit

Why Wall Street Just PANICKED Over the Future of AI

Wall Street ends lower on semiconductor selloff as AI spending concerns mount  Reuters Tech Stocks Retreat on Concerns over AI Spending, Valuations  WSJ Asian Stocks Set to Extend AI Chip-Fueled Selloff: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg Nasdaq Drop: What Is Driving the Massive June Tech Stock Selloff?  Barron's Tech stocks are plummeting. Is AI to blame?  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Politics

Wall Street Just Got BANNED From Doing What They've Done to Housing

Senate passes bill to lower housing costs and restrict Wall Street from buying homes  NBC News Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough  CBS News Congress is on the brink of a rare bipartisan victory: From the Politics Desk  NBC News Congress Set to Ban Digital Dollar. What It Means for Crypto Stocks.  Barron's Senate advances housing bill to limit private equity purchases of single-family homes  CNBC

The Trump Voter System a Judge Just Called UNLAWFUL

A federal judge finds a Trump data system to verify voters is unlawful  NPR Federal Citizenship Data Tool Cannot Be Used to Screen Voters, Judge Rules  The New York Times Feds blocked from using SAVE database for voter eligibility  The Texas Tribune Judge blocks Trump administration's overhauled database of Americans' personal information  CBS News DOJ now 0-9 in voter roll cases after Trump-appointed judge tosses its Maryland demand  Democracy Docket

Why a Judge Just BLOCKED the DOJ's Subpoenas to Top Officials

Federal judge rejects DOJ subpoenas issued to Gov. Walz, Minneapolis mayor  The Washington Post Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutional  CNN Judge blocks subpoenas for Walz and others over Minnesota immigration crackdown  The Guardian Judge Finds Justice Dept. Overreach in Subpoenas to Minnesota Officials  The New York Times Trump’s Latest Court Loss Is a Doozy  Slate Magazine

What Trump Claims Happened to the Reflecting Pool — Without PROOF

Trump says five people arrested as he again blames ‘vandals’ for reflecting pool damage without giving evidence – as it happened  The Guardian Bethesda man and former Olympian arrested for taking paint from Reflecting Pool  WUSA9 Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles  BBC 'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool  CNBC Why is the paint peeling off the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool? An investigation  

Why Labour MPs Are SECRETLY Planning to Block Their Own Leader

Labour MPs mull leadership challenge to prevent Burnham 'coronation'  BBC The politician who kicked his way to power  Politico After Andy Burnham’s Win, the UK Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics  The New York Times Andy Burnham sworn in as an MP after Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister - as it happened  The Guardian UK Politics, Farage: Good Luck, Andy Burnham. You'll Need It  Bloomberg.com

The Government Database of YOUR Information That Just Got BLOCKED

Judge blocks Trump administration's overhauled database of Americans' personal information  CBS News Federal Citizenship Data Tool Cannot Be Used to Screen Voters, Judge Rules  The New York Times Judge says Trump can’t use Social Security data for voter roll purges  CNN Judge blocks Trump administration’s use of revamped immigration database to check voter rolls  NBC News A federal judge finds a Trump data system to verify voters is unlawful  NPR

The Housing Bill That Just Changed EVERYTHING for Investors

Senate passes housing bill to boost affordability, restrain investors  The Washington Post Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough  CBS News Congress is on the brink of a rare bipartisan victory: From the Politics Desk  NBC News US Senate passes bipartisan bill to lower housing costs  The Guardian Dershowitz to testify on Epstein ties  Politico

What Jon Stewart Found in the Reflecting Pool Will SHOCK You

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart covered the fiasco that is President Donald Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is now infested with algae. Stewart opened the show with CNN soundbites, which explained that the pool’s high phosphate levels invited a “significant algae bloom” that turned the monument […]

Variety·Politics·8d ago
Breaking

Senate Republicans Are Finally Ready to CONFRONT Trump

Senate Republicans say it’s time to give Trump a reality check  Politico Trump relationship with Senate GOP crumbling after repeated clashes  The Hill ‘It’s awkward for everybody’: Inside the Trump-Thune relationship  MS NOW ‘I’m the President and You’re Not’: Trump Tests His Power and Frustrates the GOP  WSJ Trump to meet with Senate GOP amid tension  Punchbowl News

The UFC Attack Plot That ALMOST Changed History

Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with the planned attack. Law enforcement officials learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the event on the White House's South Lawn.

NPR·Politics·8d ago

The SHOCKING Violence That Just Erupted in a California Library

2 dead, child injured after gunman opens fire inside California library  KTLA 2 dead, juvenile injured in Chico Library shooting; suspect in custody  KRCR Two Dead After Shooting at California Library  The New York Times Active shooter reports spark police response in Chico  Action News Now 2 killed, minor injured in shooting at Butte County Library in Chico, police say  KCRA

How ONE Man's Endorsement Just REWROTE an Entire Political Party

An NPR analysis of more than a thousand Trump endorsements in House, Senate and governor races over the last decade finds the president now picks candidates earlier — and in safer races.

NPR·Politics·8d ago

The New York Battle That Could SPLIT the Democratic Party

Democrats' Jeffries and Mamdani wings face off in New York  Axios Zohran Mamdani’s influence over Democrats put to the test, and other things to watch in Tuesday’s elections  CNN Will New York Swing Further to the Left? Here’s a Preview of Tuesday’s Primaries.  The New York Times NYC primaries: 7 key Congressional races to watch before Primary Election Day on Tuesday  amNewYork New Yorkers vote as Democrats weigh competing visions in era of Trump  The Guardian

Breaking

Trump's Vandalism Claims About the Reflecting Pool Will Be PROVEN in Court

Trump says proof of his allegations that vandals cut Reflecting Pool paint will be provided in court  CBS News A dead duck was seen in the Reflecting Pool. Then two more were found nearby.  The Washington Post Patrols and Nanobubbles on Display at the Reflecting Pool as Trump Looks for a Renovation Do-Over  Military.com What I Saw at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Monday Afternoon  WSJ Bethesda man and former Olympian arrested for taking paint from Reflecting Pool  WUSA9

The Green Water DISASTER That's Haunting Trump's Legacy

It’s not easy being green: Trump’s botched reflecting pool becomes 2,028ft metaphor  The Guardian A dead duck was seen in the Reflecting Pool. Then two more were found nearby.  The Washington Post Today’s News: Trump’s Reflecting Pool Problems and Europe’s Deadly Heat  U.S. News & World Report What I Saw at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Monday Afternoon  WSJ Bethesda man and former Olympian arrested for taking paint from Reflecting Pool  WUSA9

What the Supreme Court Just Did to Religious FREEDOM

Supreme Court rules against Rastafarian man over religious rights claim against prison officials  NBC News Supreme Court rules against Rastafarian who sued prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks  CNN Supreme Court says Rastafarian can’t sue prison officials over shorn dreadlocks  The Washington Post Supreme Court Bars Lawsuit After Prison Guards Shaved Inmate’s Dreadlocks  The New York Times Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks  AP Ne

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Why Big Tech Just Spent $27 MILLION on One Small Election

Hello and welcome to Regulator, the newsletter for Verge subscribers chronicling the misadventures of their favorite tech overlords and Washington swamp creatures. ("Favorite" is, of course, subjective.) Not a subscriber yet? Sign up here, especially if you want the hot scoop on quality Amazon Prime Day deals recommended by the wonderful humans of The Verge's newsroom, and not by a slop algorithm. Some news: The Verge now has a special subscription price of $10 / year for students with a valid

Congress Just Delivered a Stunning REBUKE That Could Reshape Trump's War Powers

US Senate votes to pass Iran war powers resolution in blow to Trump  Al Jazeera Senate votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in rare rebuke  CNN Senate Votes to Direct End to Iran War, Rebuking Trump on War Powers  The New York Times US Senate passes war powers measure, rebuking Trump's war with Iran  BBC Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict  AP News

Pulte's First Days in Office Are Setting Off ALARMS on Capitol Hill

Pulte’s first days in office set off alarms with lawmakers  The Hill Firings now underway at Office of Director of National Intelligence, source says  CNN Congressional Democrats Warn Pulte Against Mass Firings  The New York Times Top intelligence agency begins mass firings under new Trump appointee, source says  NBC News Removals Begin at Intelligence Office Under Trump Loyalist Pulte  Bloomberg.com

The New York Primary That Could RESHAPE Progressive Politics

Election Live Updates: New York’s High-Stakes Primaries Test Mamdani’s Reach  The New York Times Mamdani takes a risk while Trump plays it safe  NBC News Capitol agenda: Jeffries gets preview of his future headaches  Politico New York State Primary Day 2026: Key congressional races and the Mamdani effect  ABC7 New York What to expect in New York's primary election: A look at the key races  NBC New York

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The Hiroshima Survivor's Memoir That Vanished for DECADES

Written in 1947, Kiyoshi Tanimoto’s account of the horrors of the atomic bomb attack will be published in August and is being made into a film The memoir of a man who survived the horrors of Hiroshima is to be published for the first time this summer after its discovery in a US archive. The 230-page memoir was written almost 80 years ago by Kiyoshi Tanimoto, who witnessed the city’s destruction after the atomic bomb was dropped in 1945. He will now be portrayed in a major feature film by Takehir

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The SANCTIONS Deal That Could Reshape the MIDDLE EAST Forever

Iran Live Updates: U.S. Eases Oil Sanctions as Vance Hails Talks as a 'Good Foundation' for Peace  The New York Times Trump’s Iran agreement embraces sanctions relief, a policy he and his team once denounced  CNN Treasury Department authorizes Iranian oil sales through August  CNBC Vance Hails ‘Good Day’ of Iran Talks as US Waives Oil Sanctions  Bloomberg US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal  Reuters

The Montreal Shooting That Left an Officer DEAD

2 killed, including police officer, in shooting in Montreal  CBS News Police officer among 3 dead in Montreal shooting  WCAX 2 killed, including police officer, in Montreal shooting  Yahoo Officer among 2 killed in a Montreal shooting that sources say appeared to target police. Suspect is also dead  CNN Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead  BBC

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Iran Just Agreed to Something It REFUSED Under Obama

Vance says Iran agrees to nuclear inspections, as under Obama deal  The Washington Post U.S.-Iran Updates: Vance says Iran to let international nuclear inspections resume after "good day" of talks  CBS News Vance’s warning to Israel signals a new phase in US-Israeli relations  Al Jazeera Vance hails 'great progress' in U.S.-Iran talks despite 'threatening' and 'whining'  CNBC ‘Lipstick on a very ugly pig’: Inside Vance’s hard sell on Iran  MS NOW

What Happened Inside This School That Left 3 DEAD

2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3 and wounds 20  NBC News Two Boys Arrested After Deadly School Shooting in the Philippines  The New York Times High School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead and 7 Injured After 2 Students Allegedly Launch Attack Following Bullying  People.com Philippines: School shooting leaves three dead, seven wounded  BBC Guns in Tacloban shooting belong to suspect’s cop aunt, security agency  Inquirer.net

Why Russia's 40,000 Monthly CASUALTIES Mean Time Is Running Out

‘Time Is Not on Moscow’s Side’: US Warns Russia at UN as Its Casualties Hit 40,000 a Month  Kyiv Post Ms. Edem Wosornu, Director, Crisis Response Division, OCHA, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on Ukraine, 22 June 2026  ReliefWeb The UK strongly condemns Russia’s latest mass strikes against Ukrainian cities: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK Christina Markus Lassen, P

The Montreal Shooting That Left Three Dead Including an OFFICER

Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead  BBC Montreal police officer and civilian killed in shooting have been identified  CBC ‘Nightmare’ shooting in Montreal leaves three dead including police officer and bystander  The Guardian Officer among 2 killed in a Montreal shooting that sources say appeared to target police. Suspect is also dead  CNN At least three killed in shooting near Montreal Jewish sites  The Jerusalem Post

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What Iran Just AGREED To That Could Change EVERYTHING

U.S.-Iran Updates: Vance says Iran to let international nuclear inspections resume after "good day" of talks  CBS News Vance hails 'great progress' in U.S.-Iran talks despite 'threatening' and 'whining'  CNBC Vance’s warning to Israel signals a new phase in US-Israeli relations  Al Jazeera Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war  AP News Vance says Iran agrees to nuclear inspections, as under Obama deal  The Washington Post

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What Two Students Did That Left Three People DEAD

High school shooting in the Philippines kills 3, and police arrest 2 students  AP News Marcos wants campus security tightened after Leyte attack  Inquirer.net Philippines: School shooting leaves three dead, seven wounded  BBC 2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3 and wounds 20  NBC News High School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead and 7 Injured After 2 Students Allegedly Launch Attack Following Bullying  People.com

Why This Whistleblower Was MURDERED Before Exposing the Truth

Monika Silva Koniuszek died from a blow to the head and strangulation, a postmortem found, despite government claim of suicide Campaigners in Ecuador say a Polish anti-corruption activist who investigated allegations against the family business of the country’s rightwing president was murdered to silence her. Monika Silva Koniuszek, 41, was found dead in her home in Montañita, a coastal town in Ecuador’s Santa Elena province. The single mother of daughters aged four and nine, was found on the fl

Why Thousands Are FLEEING Into Water That's Killing Them

About 20 drown in France trying to escape heatwave sweeping much of Europe  Al Jazeera France restricts public drinking as Europe swelters under a ‘heat-dome driven furnace’ for the second time in two months  CNN Historic heatwave leaves Europe sweltering  NPR What is the Heat Dome Causing Europe’s Record Temperatures?  The New York Times Europe heatwave live: UK temperatures forecast to reach 38C; French PM to hold crisis meeting after heat deaths  The Guardian

Why the World's Most CRITICAL Shipping Route Is Still EMPTY

Live updates: Strait of Hormuz traffic steadily increasing but well below pre-war levels  CNN Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz  The New York Times Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway closed again  CNBC Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued  Reuters Middle East live: Iran says no visit scheduled for UN nuclear inspectors  France 24

Iran's DEFIANT Move That Could Choke Global OIL Supply

Live Updates: Iran denies plans for nuclear site inspections, says it will retain control of Strait of Hormuz  CBS News Mideast Live Updates: Iran Says It Will Not Allow Inspections of Damaged Nuclear Sites  The New York Times Live updates: Vance and Iranian state media issue conflicting statements over UN nuclear inspector access  CNN Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back  BBC Trump insists Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections  Reuters

Why Kenya Just BLOCKED America's Ebola FACILITY

Decision comes after Aden Duale was held in contempt for ignoring previous high court ruling to stop work Kenya’s health minister has told a court he has ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility, after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous stop-work order. Many Kenyans strongly oppose the plan and deadly protests have erupted since the facility was announced in May for US citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is grappling with a l

The UAE Deal That Let Sudan's ATROCITIES Continue Unchecked

Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select committee The British government had received intelligence that Ethiopia appeared to be supporting a genocidal militia in Sudan’s civil war as far back as 2024 but did not go public with the news for fear of upsetting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a parliamentary committee will hear. In May 2024, officials from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Devel

Why Experts Are BEGGING Media to Stop This Deadly MISTAKE

Across Europe, a record-breaking heat wave has led to “red weather warnings,” thousands of school closures, and already multiple deaths.  But alongside some news articles about this extreme heat are images of crowded beaches and people frolicking in fountains or lounging in parks. Those pictures fail to convey the danger of heat waves, climate experts say—and even risk people not taking extreme heat seriously. Screenshots taken from various outlets on June 22nd, 2026. [Screenshots: FC] How ho

The Economic SCARS Britain Still Can't Hide 10 Years Later

Scars mark Britain's economy 10 years after Brexit vote  Reuters Brexit Has Cost the UK Growth, Analysts Say, in the Decade Since the Vote  The New York Times 10 years after "Brexit" vote, majority of Britons say leaving European Union was a mistake  CBS News Britain left the EU 10 years ago. Its politics has been an unruly mess  NPR Brexit 10 years later: How the UK economy and politics changed, in charts  CNBC

Justice 50 Years Late for the Car Bomb That SHOOK Chile

The three who were convicted in the Washington DC killing were agents of Augusto Pinochet’s feared secret police Fifty years after Gen Augusto Pinochet’s secret police detonated a car bomb in the heart of Washington DC, killing Orlando Letelier, a former Chilean minister and ambassador to the US, and his American colleague Ronni Karpen Moffitt, a Santiago court has convicted three former agents of Moffitt’s murder. Judge Paola Plaza, a special minister for human rights in Chile, sentenced Pedro

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Why Canadian Police Are Warning of IMMINENT Attacks

Assailant behind shooting that left three people dead wrote ‘incel’-like manifesto that was posted by a far-right outlet Police in Canada are warning of possible copycat attacks after three people died in a shootout in Montreal and the assailant’s lengthy manifesto, which called for “a new bloodletting”, was posted online by a far-right outlet. The document contains many of the hallmark grievances of the “involuntary celibacy” – or “incel” – movement in addition racist and misogynistic conspirac

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Why Russia Is About to CUT OFF Its Own Fuel Supply

Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life  Reuters Russia’s Gasoline Crunch Spreads After Refinery Attacks  Bloomberg.com Petrol shortages and ‘oil rain’ bring Russia-Ukraine war home to Moscow  Al Jazeera Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 16, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Russia Faces Spreading Fuel Shortages After Ukrainian Drones Pummel Refineries  WSJ

40 People Drowned as France Battles RECORD Heat

40 people drown as France seeks relief from record heat  The Washington Post Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe  BBC Europe: The World's Fastest-warming Continent  Barron's What is a heat dome, and why it matters to you  Yahoo France record heatwave sees 'hairdryer effect' threaten crops  France 24

Science

AI Just Designed a Vaccine and Tested It on HUMANS

A new vaccine designed by AI is the first to be tested on humans and may protect against a wide range of coronaviruses related to SARS and COVID-19. miodrag ignjatovic/GettyImages Researchers have tested a vaccine designed to protect against a range of coronaviruses. This new vaccine was the first designed by AI to be tested on humans. The pEVAC-PS vaccine could enable protection against future mutations. The use of AI also enables the development of new vaccines much faster. However, more r

Scientists Crack Open a Million-Year-Old Time CAPSULE

A cave in New Zealand has yielded fossils from a lost ecosystem that existed about 1 million years ago, including a possible flying ancestor of the kākāpō. The discovery reveals that volcanoes and climate upheaval were reshaping the country’s wildlife and driving extinctions long before humans arrived.

The SpaceX RIVAL That Just Announced Its Own Mars Mission

Relativity Space has entered the building. The 3D-printed rocket startup has emerged from a restructuring period to possibly beat SpaceX to Mars. Last week, NASA announced a partnership with Relativity to build a spacecraft to house a payload suite of specialized Aeolus atmospheric‑science instruments and launch it to Mars in 2028—the year SpaceX is eyeing its own Martian cargo missions. The four Aeolus instruments will orbit the Red Planet, providing the first integrated, daily, global view of

The Interstellar Visitor That Triggered a Hunt for ALIENS

SETI scientists searched the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS for radio signals that could indicate extraterrestrial technology but found nothing beyond human-made interference. Even so, the rapid-response observations helped confirm the object's natural origin and showcased how future interstellar visitors can be investigated for signs of intelligent life.

The Tea in Your Kombucha Does More Than You REALIZE

Scientists discovered that kombucha’s flavor, chemistry, and antioxidant activity vary dramatically depending on the tea used to make it. Green and oolong tea kombuchas emerged as the most biologically active, while fermentation transformed each tea into a distinctly different beverage.

The Injectable Organ That Could REPLACE Transplants Forever

A technology developed by Professor Sangeeta Bhatia, SM ’93, PhD ’97, and colleagues could offer new hope to the thousands of Americans with chronic liver disease who are waiting for an organ transplant or not strong enough to tolerate one. The liver is involved in regulating blood clotting, removing bacteria from the bloodstream, metabolizing drugs,…

Health

The Weight Loss Drug Battle That Could Change YOUR Body FOREVER

Researchers say that GLP-1 drugs containing tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) may lead to greater weight loss. Image Credit: Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A meta-analysis found that one type of GLP-1 medication may be more effective than others.  The analysis showed that GLP-1s containing tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) helped people lose more weight than those containing semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy).  Liraglutide (Saxenda) had the lowest weight loss percentage among users.  The success of

Kids Can Now Monitor Their Blood Sugar WITHOUT a Prescription

The FDA approved the first nonprescription sale of Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitor for children ages 2 to 18 with diabetes. Svetikd/Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for children under 18. Experts say the over-the-counter version will make this helpful technology more widely available to families who need diabetes care. The devices could help parents and children make healthy lifestyle decisions, but the tec

How Social Media Influencers Are MONETIZING Male Fertility Anxiety

“Spermmaxxing” is the newest social media trend. Why are younger males so concerned with fertility? Image Credit: Irina Shatilova/Getty Images “Spermmaxxing” is one of the most recent social media “maxxing” trends.  In this trend, men seek to increase their fertility through lifestyle changes and other approaches, such as eating raw garlic. “Maxxing” refers to maximizing almost anything and has become part of the broader trend in online culture. Social media is filled with trends that promis

Why HOW Ultra-Processed Foods Are Made Matters More Than What's IN Them

The manufacturing processes used to produce ultra-processed foods are linked to negative impacts on human health. Image Credit: Andy Sacks/Getty Images A recent study has found that it may not just be what’s in ultra-processed foods that makes them unhealthy, but how they’re made.  The study noted that factors such as changes in the food’s cellular structure, loss of beneficial chemical compounds, and additives and chemicals in packaging may all pose health risks.  This adds to previous rese

The Inhaled Insulin That CHANGED This Teen's Life Forever

Jennifer Seigrist (left) and her daughter Taisie Seigrist (right). Photo by Jennifer Seigrist The FDA has approved Afrezza, an inhaled insulin, for children and adolescents. Taisie Seigrist is a 15-year-old who took part in the clinical trial for Afrezza. Seigrist said the needle-free option has changed her life. When Taisie Seigrist was 10 years old, she began experiencing persistent thirst and the urge to urinate frequently. “She would come home from school and drink five glasses of water

Why Your Housework Might Be Better Exercise Than the GYM

Small amounts of physical activity, like everyday chores, can boost your mood and even count toward your exercise goals. Image Credit: Getty Images/Oleh_Slobodeniuk New research has found that as little as 5 to 10 minutes of physical activity can provide an immediate boost to both mood and energy. Exercise and everyday movement are associated with meaningful improvements in emotional health. Even small bursts of physical activity can help you meet your fitness goals. Exercise provides vario

What You NEED to Know Before Trusting Sunscreen Advice on Social Media

Misinformation about sunscreen on social media platforms like TikTok appears to attract more engagement, according to a new study. Image Credit: Photo by Westend61/GettyImages A new study found that TikTok videos promoting misinformation about sunscreen tend to receive higher engagement.  However, while some videos containing sunscreen misinformation garner more attention, a majority of sunscreen content on the platform is positive.  Experts warn that even a small amount of misinformation ca

How a Mother and Daughter Lost 163 Pounds WITHOUT Surgery

Molly Madore (left) and her mother, Diane Madore, underwent the same noninvasive weight loss procedure, losing a combined 163 pounds. Design by Healthline / Photo Courtesy of Diane and Molly A mother and daughter teamed up to undergo the same noninvasive weight loss procedure after years of difficulty with weight management. After Molly Madore’s success following an endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), her mother, Diane Madore, underwent the same procedure, resulting in a combined 163-pound

The Three Things That Could Actually SLOW Your Aging

Studies show that diet, fitness, and multivitamins may help slow the aging process. Image Credit: Maria Sher/Stocksy Research suggests that taking a multivitamin every day may help slow the signs of biological aging. A recent study found that higher midlife cardiorespiratory fitness levels may be associated with a longer life span. According to new research, short-term dietary changes may help lower the gap between biological age and chronological age in older adults. Diet, lifestyle factor

The SHOCKING Side Effect of Weight Loss Drugs No One Saw COMING

GLP-1s may help reduce impulsivity, alcohol intake, and violent behaviors in adults. Image Credit: munro/gettyimages A recent study found that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may help lower impulsive and violent behaviors. The researchers noted that higher impulsivity and alcohol use were significantly associated with violent behavior overall, but were weaker among those using GLP-1s.  The findings suggest additional mental health benefits of GLP-1 drugs beyond alcohol use and addi

Why Everything You Know About PROTEIN Intake Is Wrong

A new review suggests that doing more exercise and eating more protein than current minimum recommendations may help people stay stronger, sharper, and more independent as they age. The goal isn't building a beach body—it's extending healthspan and maintaining the ability to fully enjoy life for decades longer.

The ONE Thing That Makes Weight Loss Drugs Actually WORK

Setting a weight loss goal may yield greater success with GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound. Image Credit: Crispin la valiente/GettyImages A recent study found that people who set personal weight loss targets may achieve greater results with GLP-1 medications.  People using tirzepatide (Zepbound or Mounjaro) saw more weight loss if they set goals or had previously tried structured diet plans.  The results also indicate that women tended to experience greater weight loss with GLP-1s than men, suggest

The Vegetarian Food Recall That Could Have PLASTIC Inside

Vegetarians typically don’t have to specify no meat or plastic when buying food, but a recent MorningStar Farms recall has begged to differ.  The plant-based food brand has recalled vegetarian chicken nuggets and sausage patties due to the possible presence of plastic, according to a Monday, June 22, announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  Think you might have one of the affected products? Here’s what you need to know about the MorningStar Farms recall.  What products

The Tiny Bump That Led to 24 Hours on an OPERATING Table

Jayme Cohen Lynde’s rare tumor diagnosis led to a major surgery and a long recovery. Now, she is a thriving mom of two daughters. Image Credit: Photos by Jayme Cohen Lynde/Collage by Andrew Nguyen A lump in Jayme Cohen Lynde’s neck led to a carotid body tumor diagnosis and a second rare tumor called a paraganglioma. Surgery to remove the paraganglioma lasted 24 hours and required months of recovery, including relearning how to speak and swallow. Years later, doctors discovered a recurring tu

The Basketball Game That Almost Ended in TRAGEDY

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fans cheer for the New York Knicks as a float with Karl-Anthony Towns and teammates pass by during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) An off-duty EMT saved a man’s life with Narcan during an apparent overd

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HHS to Update Testosterone Therapy Labels for Prostate Cancer, Hypogonadism

HHS announced it would request updates to the warning labels for testosterone replacement therapy products. Malorny/Getty Images The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed key changes to the labeling of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) products. The proposed changes could expand access to TRT for men with idiopathic and age-related hypogonadism. According to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the changes reflect the most current scientific evidence on the risks a

The Breath Test That Diagnoses Pneumonia in MINUTES

With a test being developed at MIT, diagnosing pneumonia and other lung conditions could someday be as easy as breathing into a tube.  The test, dubbed PlasmoSniff, is a portable, chip-scale sensor that traps and detects biomarkers, synthetic compounds indicating disease. The idea is that a person would first breathe in nanoparticles that are specially…

Why Mayim Bialik Says GLP-1 Drugs Left Her With UNCONTROLLABLE Symptoms

Mayim Bialik recently shared the “nightmare” experience she had after using a GLP-1 drug. Image Credit: Laurent Koffel/Getty Images Actor Mayim Bialik has shared her “nightmare” experience that left her with weeks of side effects after one GLP-1 medication dose.  Bialik said her symptoms included severe diarrhea and full-body aches.  She revealed that she tried a GLP-1 after her doctor suggested it may help with her autoimmune disease symptoms. Emmy Award-winning actor Mayim Bialik, of “Blos

Sports

ESPN Analyst's Car Crash Left Him With an UNTHINKABLE Choice

ESPN’s NFL draft analyst Matt Miller revealed that he was recently in a severe car accident and had a “life-saving amputation” of his left arm. “Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital,” he wrote on X. “I’m deeply grateful for the exceptional care I […]

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Formula E's RADICAL Transformation Into Something Familiar

The next season of Formula E will feature a new race format and three new race locations when it starts in December to go with the new Gen4 electric cars. The schedule released today by the FIA includes the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, the Brands Hatch circuit in Kent, and the Zandvoort circuit in Amsterdam. As The Race mentions, this will give Formula E two weekends in the US for the first time since its inaugural season in 2014. The electric racing series double-header weekends will also

The Verge·Sports·7d ago

How to Watch the NBA Draft Without PAYING for Cable

With the NBA Finals over and done with, the New York Knicks are the league’s new champions. The NBA is now getting ready for the 2026-27 season, as the Washington Wizards take the No. 1 top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The two-night event takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, starting […]

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How to Stream the World Cup for FREE This Summer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with the U.S., Canada and Mexico serving as the host nations for this summer’s edition of the global soccer tournament. Fox is the official television broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup and the network will air all 104 games in the five-week tournament live across its local Fox […]

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Entertainment

The Note That Finally Revealed What Happened to Savannah Guthrie's MOTHER

Note connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of ‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie, said she had died  CNN Nancy Guthrie case: Second note sent to media outlets said she had died  NBC News Ransom note offered chilling apology for Guthrie's death, article says  Yahoo Nancy Guthrie abduction: 2nd ransom note sent to Tucson TV station said she died, sources say  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Second Note Sent to Media Said Nancy Guthrie Was Dead  Variety

The South Korean Webtoon Deal That's About to Go GLOBAL

Animation powerhouse Passion Paris (“400 Boys,” “Not a Box”) is partnering with France-based anime SVOD service Animation Digital Network (ADN) to produce an adaptation of a high-profile South Korean webtoon.  An adult action series, the webtoon Passion and ADN are adapting has scored 80 million views worldwide, said Passion Paris MD Caroline Audebert.  Passion Paris […]

Japan's Sake Culture Gets the ANIMATED Documentary Treatment

India’s Toonz Media Group and Tokyo-based studio Supersub LLC have joined forces to co-produce “The Taste of Water,” an animated feature documentary tracing the history, culture, and future of Japanese sake. The deal was unveiled at the Annecy Animation Film Festival. Directed by Riki Ohkanda and executive produced by Ryo Nakajima, the film is currently […]

Japan's Animation Giant Unveils AMBITIOUS U.S. Collaboration

“Monkey Quest,” Toei Animation’s ambitious new production sneak peeked Monday at Annecy, was born from a simple question, says producer Yoshi Ikezawa.  ”[Producer] Joseph Chou and I asked: How can Japanese anime reach the same level of mainstream awareness and emotional connection that major U.S. animated films have achieved with global audiences?”  For Ikezawa and Chou, […]

Agnieszka Holland to Direct Marlene Dietrich Biopic 'Berlinweh – Yearning for a Home'

Polish director Agnieszka Holland has revealed details about her next feature film project, a biographical film about Marlene Dietrich, “Berlinweh – Yearning for a Home.” World sales are handled by Films Boutique. Holland was Oscar nominated for “Europa Europa” (1990), and also directed Oscar-nominated films “In Darkness” (2011) and “Angry Harvest” (1985). “Berlinweh” is being […]

'The Traitors' Sets WhatsApp-Based Game for Fans

If you’ve ever watched “The Traitors” and wished you could take part, now’s your chance. The hit gameshow has been adapted for the U.K. and Ireland as a social deduction experiment played entirely via WhatsApp. Created by CityDays in partnership with All3Media International, “The Traitors: Anywhere” is an officially licensed game inspired by the show. […]

Edinburgh TV Festival ABANDONS City After 50 YEARS

Edinburgh’s long-running TV festival is set to relocate to Manchester next year after spending 50 years in the Scottish capital. The decision was taken by the festival’s board of directors, who have been overseeing an extensive consultation and bidding process since 2025. The TV festival, which takes place at the end of August, usually coincides […]

Why Olivia Cooke's Star Wars Audition Was 'REALLY Bad'

Before Olivia Cooke starred in the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” she once auditioned for another major franchise: “Star Wars.” During an appearance on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Cooke was asked if there was any truth to reports that she was up for a part in Rian Johnson’s 2017 “Star […]

Why BBC Let Someone ELSE Investigate the MasterChef Scandal

Banijay U.K. boss Patrick Holland defended the company’s investigation into sacked “MasterChef” host Gregg Wallace, saying it was “completely right” for the production company to take the reigns over BBC, which is the show’s longtime broadcaster. “We are independent producers,” Holland said. “We have our duties and responsibilities, legal responsibilities to our staff that work […]

The Whitney Houston Stage Fall Oprah BEGGED the Audience to Hide

Oprah Winfrey turned her Cannes Lions appearance into a call for creators to use their platforms for good, talking with festival chair Phil Thomas about philanthropy, legacy and her improbable path from rural Mississippi to becoming one of the most powerful self-made figures in media. Inside the Lumière Theatre, where she received the festival’s LionHeart Award, […]

German Actor Jonathan Berlin Sets Directorial Feature Debut 'Mio'

German actor and director Jonathan Berlin (“The Forger”) is set to write and direct his first feature “Mio”, a queer coming of age drama about a teenager who must embark on a journey into the unknown after his parents disappear. Set in a small Spanish town, Mio undertakes an odyssey between childhood and adolescence that […]

Cinderella's So-Called Evil Sisters Shine in Netflix Title 'Steps'

Opening Annecy’s 2026 work-in-progress sessions, where both animation fans and curious professionals get a glimpse of the animated features of tomorrow, Netflix Animation Studios unveiled “Steps” in an in-depth behind-the-scenes session filled with delightful insights, humor and stunning visuals. On stage, directors Alyce Tzue, John Ripa, art director Dan Casey and head of character animation […]

The Biker Culture Film Championing American REBELLION

Director Joseph Zentil always knew he wanted to direct a feature film. Watching a close friend persevere through recovery following a major motorcycle accident proved the right inspiration for his feature directorial debut, “Born to Lose,” starring “Halloween” and “Oppenheimer” breakout Dylan Arnold, and playing in competition at the Raindance Film Festival.  The American drama […]

Brooke Shields' UNEXPECTED New Role Honoring First RESPONDERS

Brooke Shields has been named host of “Hearts of Heroes,” the weekend educational/informational series from Hearst Media Production Group that is back for Season 8 on Saturday, July 11. Shields takes over for previous host Ginger Zee (“Good Morning America”) as “Hearts of Heroes” returns to the “Weekend Adventure” kids block on ABC stations. Shields […]

The AI Platform That's About to TRANSFORM Microdrama CREATION

StoReel, the AI-native short-form drama platform, has unveiled Canvas, an end-to-end production and monetization environment aimed at the next wave of microdrama creators. The launch comes on the heels of a $34 million seed and user-acquisition financing round and represents the company’s push toward a full-stack ecosystem linking creators, technology, and audiences. Canvas collapses what […]

Eric Clapton and John Mayer Unite for Buddy Guy's EPIC 90th Birthday

Legendary bluesman Buddy Guy — who starred in Ryan Coogler’s Oscar-winning film “Sinners” and was honored at Variety’s Hitmakers event last year — will receive what may be his greatest honor to date on Oct. 1 at New York’s Radio City Music Hall: “Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration,” with a lineup that truly […]

Why Jane Fonda Just Starred in a GREENPEACE Climate Film

It is not everyone who can say Jane Fonda stars in their feature directorial debut, an honor Katie Camosy boasts in “Gaslit.” The documentary follows the iconic actor and activist as she takes a road trip through the oil and gas fields of the Southern U.S., visiting communities most affected by the air and water […]

'Sholay' Makes HISTORIC World Premiere at Royal Albert HALL

The 1975 Indian cinema landmark “Sholay” will make its “Films in Concert” world premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Oct. 10, with Melvin Tay conducting the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing R. D. Burman’s score live to screen. Sippy Films and esk are producing the event. The screening will present “Sholay: The Final Cut,” […]

Stephen Chow's RETURN After Two Decades of SILENCE

Singapore-based Encore Films has secured worldwide theatrical distribution and related rights outside Mainland China for “Kung Fu Soccer,” the new feature from filmmaker Stephen Chow. The action comedy – a China-Hong Kong co-production – follows the Emei Women’s Football Team as it battles through the fictional “Supreme Invincible Cup” tournament, blending martial arts with sport. […]

George Lucas Is BACK — But Not for the Reason You Think

Star Wars creator and Indiana Jones co-creator George Lucas is coming back to the spotlight, but not in the world of sci-fi. The famed American filmmaker is returning to Hollywood, lending his voice for the latest movie of the Despicable Me franchise, Minions & Monsters, set to debut on July 1. The role in the film will be the filmmaker’s first acting role since 2007, where he made an appearance as his animated self  in a comedy series by Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim called Robot Chicken: Star W

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Michael Caine Didn't Actually Record This — But You'll HEAR Him Anyway

The sprawling nature of Homer’s epic “Odyssey” poem makes it understandable why a Hollywood studio would shell out hundreds of millions of dollars to bring it to life on the screen. But in ElevenLabs’ AI audiobook version, all it requires is four producers, several AI tools and a replica voice of Christopher Nolan stalwart Michael Caine. […]

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How 'Toy Story 5' Just DEMOLISHED Every Franchise Record in Its Path

The U.K. and Ireland box office experienced a surge over the weekend as Disney’s “Toy Story 5” captured the top spot, debuting to a spectacular £15.3 million ($20.2 million). Opening in over 300 locations, the Pixar feature delivered the biggest opening weekend in the history of the franchise for the territory, dominating the theatrical marketplace […]

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Why Every Artist at Olivia Rodrigo's Festival Is Playing for FREE

Olivia Rodrigo’s just announced Daisy Chain Fields Festival is not only donating 100% of its proceeds to charity, but the stacked lineup of all-women artists are also performing for free. In an interview with Diane Sawyer on “Good Morning America” Tuesday, Rodrigo spoke more in-depth about the festival, which she announced Monday night. The fest, […]

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The Brothers Quay's Next Project Has NO Script — But It's Happening

No one tells Stephen and Timothy Quay what to do.  “They don’t dare,” they tell Variety. The Quay brothers – at Annecy to receive the Honorary Cristal award – are identical twins and always speak as one voice. “We need the freedom. Otherwise, we wouldn’t do it. Christopher Nolan commissioned [‘The Doll’s Breath’] because he liked our work. […]

Savannah Guthrie's On-Air Breakdown Over Her Missing MOTHER

Savannah Guthrie fought through tears on the June 23 episode of “Today” while reacting to the latest news development regarding the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. News broke the day prior that Nancy was proclaimed dead in the second note sent to the Guthrie family earlier this year. Savannah and her siblings received two […]

The Film Executive Making Power Moves From DUBAI

A trio of female film and TV industry execs — with plenty of expertise in the Middle East space — is looking to expand the output of the Dubai-based Ta Films shingle after making a splash in Cannes with Yemeni-Scottish director Sara Ishaq’s debut feature “The Station.” Ta Films was set up in 2022 by […]

The Tetris Animated Series Nobody Saw COMING

French animation studio TeamTO has teamed up with the The Tetris Company to produce “Tetris: World Builders,” a new CG-animated 52 x 11’ adventure series aimed at kids aged 6 and up, inspired by the iconic world of Tetris. The project is being unveiled today during TeamTO’s Studio Focus presentation at the Annecy Animation Film […]

The Anarchic Animation That's Shocking ANNECY

“Supermutant Magic Academy,” the upcoming series from Cartoon Network Studios based on the Eisner Award-winning 2015 comic by artist and writer Jillian Tamaki, debuted first footage at a panel discussing the making of the show. The series is set to air on Adult Swim.   A sizzle reel exclusive to a captive Annecy audience, though […]

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's Secret Project Just Got a RELEASE Date

A24’s “The Drama” is set to arrive on HBO Max July 31. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, “The Drama” follows soon-to-be-married couple Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) in the week leading up to their wedding. Their relationship quickly unravels once Emma, while at dinner with friends Rachel (Alana Haim) and Mike (Mamoudou Athie), […]

Luke James Joins Broadway Musical 'Wanted'

Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter and actor Luke James will star as Elijah in the new Broadway musical “Wanted.” He joins previously announced cast members Solea Pfeiffer (“Hadestown”) as Mary Clarke, Liisi LaFontaine (“Moulin Rouge! The Musical”) as Martha Clarke and 16-time Grammy-nominated R&B singer Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke. “Wanted” begins previews at the James Earl Jones […]

The 'Devil Wears Prada' Sequel Release That Nobody SAW Coming

Gird your loins because “The Devil Wears Prada 2” will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu starting July 29. The sequel has grossed $677 million so far at the worldwide summer box office. Released theatrically on May 1, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” opened 20 years after the original “Devil Wears Prada” debuted […]

Disney+ Just Made Two Key Hires That Signal a MAJOR Shift

With the success of “Rivals” on Disney+, the Mouse House is investing in its U.K. scripted original teams with two new hires. Disney+ scripted originals in the U.K. has tapped Ron O’Berst from “Hamnet” producer Hera Pictures for the role of director while Pure Fiction Television’s Laura Klimke joins as senior development manager. At Hera, […]

Why Milly Alcock LOVES That Supergirl Ditched Romance

Milly Alcock is embracing queer interpretations of Supergirl. At the world premiere of “Supergirl” on Monday night, the star explained why she believes Kara Zor-El has become such a meaningful character for LGBTQ+ fans. “I’ve had a few people ask me about her because it’s Pride Month and all that, and I think that she’s […]

The Broadway Revival That Could Define NEXT Season

Revivals of “The Sound of Music” and “A Few Good Men” will return to Broadway as part of Lincoln Center Theater’s upcoming 2026-2027 season. “The Sound of Music” opens at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in the spring under the direction of Lincoln Center Theater’s artistic director Lear deBessonet, who recently steered “Ragtime” to four Tony […]

The Blair Witch Is RETURNING in 2027

A new take on “The Blair Witch Project” will haunt theaters next fall. Lionsgate, which is backing the reboot of the supernatural thriller, has slated the movie for Sept. 24, 2027. Plot details have not been revealed, but Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson has previously referred to the film as a “new vision” that […]

The X Factor Judge's SHAMING That's Now Becoming a Docuseries

Paramount+ has commissioned a docuseries about shamed “X Factor” judge Tulsa from Dorothy Street Pictures, the producers behind Victoria Beckham doc “Victoria” and Pamela Anderson doc “Pamela: A Love Story.” Tentatively titled “Tulisa: The Reckoning,” the unscripted series will follow the former pop star and talent show judge as she reflects on her journey, from […]

The Talent Agency MERGER That Just Created a Global Powerhouse

Dattner Dispoto and Associates (DDA Talent) and Worldwide Production Agency are merging operations. The merger aims to create a new global agency dedicated to the film, television, commercial and digital media spaces, and their most sought-after artisans, department heads, directors and producers. The merger will combine industry expertise and international reach to create a widespread […]

Netflix's New Anime Series REVEALED for the First Time

Netflix is announcing at Annecy an anime series adaptation of “Fool Night,” the critically acclaimed manga written by Kasumi Yasuda and currently serialized in Shogakukan Inc.’s Big Comic Superior. Netflix will launch the series in 2026.  The announcement, which is being made at a Netflix Anime panel on Tuesday, marks the first-ever collaboration between two […]

Netflix's New Game Will Make You Question EVERYTHING You See

Just a few days after launching its much-hyped new FIFA game, Netflix has unveiled the streamer’s next big play-on-TV game will come from a wildly different genre. Titled “Unhinged,” the upcoming game is described as “an immersive horror game that feels a lot like ‘playing’ a show or movie.” Launching June 30, the transmedia project […]

Why Netflix Is Betting Its FUTURE on Japanese Animation

Netflix’s anime viewership is soaring, from 1 billion views in 2023 to 1.5 billion views in 2025, Yuji Yamano, Netflix director of content in Japan, revealed Tuesday at an Annecy Netflix Anime panel.  150 million households in 190-plus countries view anime in 34 languages, he added. The increasing prevalence of anime viewing on the platform was […]

The Letterman Episodes That Were LOCKED Away Are Finally Coming Back

David Letterman’s long tenure in late-night is about to get a global boost as his Worldwide Pants teams with NBCUniversal and Merzigo to expand distribution of more than 6,000 episodes on YouTube, Facebook and other platforms around the world. The deal calls for tech Merzigo to optimize Letterman’s archive of late-night variety shows, starting in […]

The New Award That Could Change Which Movies Get MADE

Film Independent is expanding the Film Independent Spirit Awards with the introduction of the Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award, a new honor recognizing narrative film and television works that engage with environmental issues through innovative and impactful storytelling. Created in partnership with The Redford Center, the award will celebrate a singular American narrative feature film […]

'The Everlasting' Series Adaptation in the Works at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)

A series adaptation of the fantasy novel “The Everlasting” is in development at Netflix. The streamer won the rights to Alix E. Harrow’s bestseller in a competitive situation. Daphne Ferraro (previously the head writer on Amazon’s “Maxton Hall”) is on board to write the project, executive producing alongside author Harrow, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Katy […]

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Elizabeth Banks Is About to Make Your CHILDHOOD Come Alive

A live-action “The Magic School Bus” movie, starring Elizabeth Banks as Ms. Frizzle, is regaining momentum after six years in development. Legendary Entertainment has acquired the rights from Universal, which initially optioned the project in June 2020. Meanwhile Rob Letterman (“Shark Tales,” “Detective Pikachu”) has signed on to write and direct the film. “The Magic […]

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The Creator Management Firm Making a BOLD Expansion Move

Fixated, the creator-forward management company, is expanding its creator presence with new hires plucked from CAA and the creator-focused agency Evolved. The company said it has hired Skyler Spooner and Britt Rivera as vice presidents of talent, a move aimed at expanding the company’s focus beyond management and into content production, distribution, monetization and more. […]

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Na Hong-Jin to Receive Prestigious Action Cinema HONOR

The New York Asian Film Festival will present the North American premiere of Na Hong-Jin’s “Hope” as the centerpiece of its 25th edition, with Neon distributing the film in North America beginning Sept. 9. The screening takes place July 20 at the SVA Theatre in New York, where Na will appear for an introduction and […]

Why Nate Bargatze Is Being Called a Fascist SYMPATHIZER

Nate Bargatze and other “nice” white guys are the subject of ire in comedian W. Kamau Bell’s latest Substack essay, titled “It Is So Easy To Not Do This.” Bell rips Bargatze for attending the UFC Freedom 250 fights at Donald Trump’s White House earlier this month. Bargatze, one of the country’s top-selling comedians, has […]

Richard Gadd Joins Inaugural Storytelling360 London LINEUP

Richard Gadd, Joe Barton and Philip Barantini are among the lineup for Storytelling360’s inaugural London conference. Taking place on July 12 at the BFI Southbank Theater in the U.K.’s capital, the “State of the Story” Conference brings together some of Britain’s leading storytellers. As well as “Baby Reindeer” and “Half Man” creator and star Gadd, […]

Tom Cruise Celebrates 46 Years With Never-Before-Seen FOOTAGE

Tom Cruise’s love for cinema has been well-documented — from his high-stakes stunts promoting the “Mission: Impossible” movies to his trips to the theater to support the latest blockbusters like Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” and the pop culture phenomenon known as “Barbenheimer.” But there’s no greater evidence of Cruise’s love of the […]

The Show Peacock Just KILLED After One Season

Peacock has canceled the Cold War spy thriller “Ponies” after just one season, Variety has learned. Starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, the series originally debuted its entire eight-episode first season on Peacock on Jan. 15. It received mostly positive reviews from critics, with the series holding a 94% critical approval rating on Rotten […]

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Why Timothée Chalamet Just Got Carmelo Anthony's Most SURPRISING Award

Basketball Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Carmelo Anthony weighed in on the New York Knicks’ historic championship win, the unifying power of sports and Timothée Chalamet’s fervent fandom during a high-spirited conversation with Variety’s co-president and co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh at Cannes Lions. The former Knicks player, who was speaking as part of Variety and Google TV’s Industry […]

The Netflix Show That Just Became 2026's BIGGEST Launch

Harlan Coben’s “I Will Find You” scored 24 million views in its first four days on Netflix, marking the streamer’s biggest series debut of 2026. Netflix did not define how many days defined a “debut,” but the mystery limited series topped the TV charts in the week of June 15 to 21. Sam Worthington leads […]

The Cast Additions That Signal Where 'The Rainmaker' Is Heading

“The Rainmaker” has packed the court with three new actors joining the cast of Season 3. Richard Kind joins the USA Network legal drama as Larry Shifflet, the father to P. J. Byrne’s Deck Shifflet. Kevin Ryan will recur as Liam Donnelly, a corporate vice president with a secret agenda who goes up against Rudy […]

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Lin-Manuel Miranda's NEXT Broadway Hit Comes From an Unlikely Source

Lin-Manuel Miranda is returning to Broadway more than a decade after “Hamilton” became a cultural phenomenon. His new show “Warriors” is a musical adaptation of a cult film about street gangs in a bombed out New York City. It will begin previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway in March and will officially open in […]

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The Man Who Never Played Music But CHANGED It Forever

When a public figure is prominent and dominant for as long as Clive Davis — the legendary music executive who died yesterday at 94 — it’s easy to take them for granted, especially when they’re as vocal, as adept at self-promotion, and as outspokenly confident as he was. Most of his contemporaries, fellow titans who helped […]

The Hidden MATH Behind Super Mario That Nobody Noticed

Here’s a problem you probably didn’t solve in school: You’re an ambitious young plumber from Brooklyn in a world inhabited by violent human-size mushrooms called Goombas. The love of your life has been kidnapped, so you embark on a quest to rescue her, venturing through stretches of pipe-filled and monster-­ridden terrain where your only means…

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DIRECTV's New Genre Pack Is a Pop Culture GAME-CHANGER

With constantly changing content slates, consumers often struggle when determining which subscriptions or cable services are best suited to meet their evolving needs. DIRECTV’s Genre Packs put an end to the back and forth, consolidating options for an experience geared towards individual interests, without all the extras. For all the pop culture lovers, here’s some […]

Why Hollywood Is Suddenly SURRENDERING to OpenAI

Netflix, A24, Focus Features, and Warner Bros.' Clockwork have all reportedly decided to pass on picking up Artificial - director Luca Guadagnino's new biographical drama about OpenAI cofounder / CEO Sam Altman - for distribution deals. And while Neon and Mubi are still said to be interested in the film, this situation makes it seem like Hollywood no longer has the courage to tell critical stories about Big Tech. Postproduction on Artificial was nearly finished when Amazon MGM unexpectedly annou

Sega Just Announced a New Sonic Game Coming to NEXT Playground

Nex and SEGA are partnering up to bring “Sonic Forces” to Nex Playground later this year. The upcoming title introduces Sonic the Hedgehog to the platform in celebration of the franchise’s 35th anniversary. “Sonic Forces” (a working title) reimagines the running and action gameplay, offering a replayable, physically active experience. The game is built by […]

Why This '80s TV Star Is Now Delivering Packages for AMAZON

Danny Pintauro, who played Jonathan Bower on all eight seasons of the ABC sitcom “Who’s the Boss?” when he was a child actor, made headlines in April after he posted a photo of himself on Instagram that revealed he was working part time as an Amazon delivery driver. Fans were shocked to discover the star […]

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The RANSOM Note That Revealed Nancy Guthrie's Fate

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The TERRIFYING Truth About When Surfside Building Started COLLAPSING

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Transform Your Office Chair Into Luxury for Under $50

There’s a widespread belief that achieving true ergonomic comfort at a desk requires spending close to a thousand dollars on a high-end designer office chair. However, if you’re a cheapskate like me, your current chair has a solid framework but simply lacks support or cushioning, don’t rush to replace it before checking out some of these frugal but functional add-ons. Cushioned armrest pads You can pry my armrest pads from my cold, dead hands, which will be poetically wrapped around each armrest

The E-Bike Designed for Baby's First MOUNTAIN Adventure

A family “eSUV” designed to be fun and practical. | Image: Amflow Amflow, the e-bike brand spun out of DJI, just announced its TL Carbon, a do-it-all "eSUV" suitable for both bikepacking adventures and dropping the kid at daycare on your cycle to work. The TL Carbon is built around Amflow's incredibly compact yet powerful Avinox M2 mid-drive motor. The all-terrain e-bike offers 125Nm of hill-flattening torque and up to 1100W of peak output. It supports up to 1280Wh of battery capacity when its

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Judge Blocks Key Testimony in Charlie Kirk Murder Case

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The California Library Where Two Adults Just DIED

Shooting inside California library leaves 2 adults dead, child injured  Los Angeles Times Two Dead After Shooting at California Library  The New York Times 2 killed, child injured in shooting at Butte County Library in Chico, police say  KCRA 2 dead, suspect in custody after shooting at Chico Library  Chico Enterprise-Record Police: Chico library shooting suspect wanted a Columbine-style massacre  Action News Now

Peek inside the archives of a titan of 20th century architecture

The archives of one of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s most masterful architecture graduates, I.M. Pei, are heading back to the university. MIT has just acquired the full archive of Pei, who graduated from MIT’s Bachelor of Architecture program in 1940 and went on to design such notable buildings as Dallas City Hall, the glass pyramid at the Louvre, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, and several buildings on MIT’s campus. Pei, who died

The Ransom Note That Reveals Nancy Guthrie's TRAGIC Fate

Ransom note about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance says she died, according to reports  The Guardian Nancy Guthrie ransom notes likely came from abductor who said she died, investigators believe  CBS News Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips  AP News Nancy Guthrie: Ransom note connected to her disappearance said she had died  CNN Savannah Guthrie Responds to Update on Missing Mom Nancy, Renews Plea for Answers: ‘We Cannot Be at Peace’  TODAY.com

Is Your Ambition Actually Just INSECURITY in Disguise?

Spinoza, never one for flattery, defined ambition as the immoderate desire to make others approve of what we love and hate — in essence, an insatiable craving for other people’s validation. Today, that sounds like a brutal takedown of one of our most celebrated virtues. Ambition has become a word we wear proudly, the engine of LinkedIn bios and graduation speeches, the quality every hiring manager claims to want and every self-help book promises to unlock. And yet Spinoza, writing in the sevente

What They Just Did to Paris's Most ICONIC Landmark

The oldest bridge in Paris has a new look. Veiling the 419-year-old structure with an inflatable envelope wrapped in canvas, French street artist JR—often called the French Banksy—transformed the Pont Neuf in Paris, paying homage to famed artist duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The work, titled La Caverne du Pont Neuf, is on view for free through June 28. Its origin story is much longer. The inspiration dates back to when the artist was just two years old, and Christo and Jeanne-Claude, who are kn

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18-Year-Old in CUSTODY After Library Shooting Terrifies California Town

18-year-old suspect in custody after Chico library shooting, police say  KRCR 2 killed, child injured in shooting at Butte County Library in Chico, police say  KCRA Two Dead After Shooting at California Library  The New York Times A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested  CNN 2 dead in shooting at Butte County Library in Chico  Action News Now

Heads in the Game

The Argentina v. France final of the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar was shaping up to be one of the most epic games in soccer history. With just 12 minutes remaining in the extra time added to the game to break a tie, the referee had a critical decision to make—and fast. Lionel Messi,…

A Man of Many Words

Brian Sietsema has a favorite word. It’s somewhat surprising that he can choose just one. He’s the person spellers rely on to confirm pronunciations and answer questions about the roots of the words they’re given at the Scripps National Spelling Bee—arguably the world’s most prestigious competition of its kind. The story of how the word…

Sharing a Love for Calculus

The national conversation about the value of education is currently dominated by speculation about the risks and positive potential of AI.  Whatever your own perspective on that debate, I hope you’ll be glad to know that MIT is also working on a deeply important but comparatively old-fashioned challenge: American high school students’ startlingly uneven access…

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Right now, MIT alumni and friends are voicing their support for: America’s scientific and technological leadership Merit-based admissions and affordable education Advances that increase US health, security, and prosperity Our community is standing up for MIT and its mission to serve the nation and the world. And we need you to join us at this…