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Prime Day's Apple Deals Are Breaking RECORDS — Here's What to Grab

The Apple Watch Series 11 is down to its best price. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Amazon’s Prime Day sale is here, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 has already dropped to a new low price, while the AirPods Pro 3 recently hit a record-low $169 at Walmart. That particular deal has sold out, but the earbuds remain discounted to $179, and the lower price could retu

The Verge·Tech·7d ago

Women Could Fix AI's TRUST Problem — If Anyone Let Them In

When I was offered the CEO role at Smart Communications, a digital customer experience company, my instinct was to say no. I thought I wasn’t qualified, lacking depth of experience in product or engineering. I believed a CEO needed a background in every department, and by that standard, I didn’t measure up. Thankfully, the people I trusted convinced me otherwise. They helped me see that the perspective I brought – having spent my career in marketing and strategy, obsessed with how customers expe

The $24,950 Electric Truck Designed to Make You FORGET Tesla

Inside a sprawling former printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana, the new factory for Slate Auto—the affordable, ultra-minimal electric truck backed by Jeff Bezos—doesn’t look like a typical car manufacturing plant. There’s no paint shop, something that can cost automakers $300 million or more to build. The factory doesn’t have standard stamping equipment to cut out metal parts like doors, which can cost another $100 million. The assembly line is built to make only a single model, and that vehicle is

China's Nuclear-Powered Port Could Float on the OCEAN

Jiangnan Shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp., has designed a massive offshore facility that functions simultaneously as a container terminal and a ship-recharging station. The floating island will be powered entirely by nuclear energy and renewable sources. The company wants to replicate the design and deploy these facilities across the world’s most critical shipping routes. This has the potential to create a network of ports outside any country’s ports, in open seas. Not ha

The Prime Day Deals Actually WORTH Your Money

Welcome to day two of Amazon’s four-day Prime Day event, which, if we’re being honest, looks a lot like day one. That’s actually good news, though, because many of the best deals are still around, and some new ones have joined them. If you’ve got a Prime subscription, whether through a free trial or a discounted student membership, you’ll find our favorite deals below. Not every Prime Day deal deserves your attention, so we’ve filled this guide with products we know and genuinely like. Our team

The Verge·Tech·7d ago

Why Star Fox Just Became the Switch 2's KILLER App

The biggest Switch 2 exclusives so far have largely been about scale. Mario Kart World introduced a wide open continent to race across, Donkey Kong Bananza let you smash basically everything around you, and Pokopia brought an expansive Minecraft-style creative experience to the Pokémon universe. Star Fox is different. A remake of a Nintendo 64 game, Star Fox is an on-rails shooter, with tightly choreographed action and spectacular set-pieces. This more linear structure has let the game's designe

The Verge·Tech·7d ago

MIT's New Engineering Issue Reveals What's NEXT

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: the Engineering issue We can’t fix everything, but we can be ambitious. We can take on the challenge of making the world better through human ingenuity. That’s what the new…

How AI Could Give Governments a SUPERPOWER They've Never Had

Government agencies at all levels are searching for the answer to one question: What can AI do for me today? An underused AI application is to generate leading indicators of issues on the horizon, empowering agency leaders to get ahead of challenges before they become full-blown crises. And all it requires is a mindset shift. THE LIMITS OF TRADITIONAL DASHBOARDS In very broad strokes, government agencies are working with quantitative and qualitative data. Agencies most commonly view quantitative

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Google Just Released a Speaker That's BEAUTIFUL — But There's a Catch

The Speaker comes in four colors… but red is the way. | Photo: David Pierce / The Verge Right out of the box, the new Google Home Speaker passed a couple of important tests. Even with the volume at 100 percent and music blaring out of the speaker, it quickly ducked the audio and listened every time I said "Hey, Google." In fact, in two days of testing, the speaker's three microphones haven't missed a single wake word - except for the time I stage-whispered to it from the other room while tryin

The Verge·Tech·7d ago
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Apple Products Rarely Go on Sale — But Prime Day Just Changed That

Apple deals are always among the most sought-after discounts during Prime Day — largely because they don’t happen that often. Unlike many tech brands that regularly slash prices on their own sites, Apple rarely runs traditional sitewide sales, which makes Amazon’s annual Prime Day event one of the best times of the year to save […]

Variety·Tech·7d ago

Philips Hue Is About to Make Your Smart Home OBSOLETE

Hue’s latest smart bulbs will be able to run Zigbee and Thread concurrently. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Philips Hue has announced a connectivity upgrade for its Matter-over-Thread-enabled smart bulbs that will allow them to run both Thread and Zigbee at the same time. The change means you can connect compatible Hue bulbs and fixtures directly to a Matter ecosystem - Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, or Google Home - while keeping them linked to a Hue Bridge and the Hue ecosystem.

The Verge·Tech·7d ago
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OpenAI Just Built Something That Could Change EVERYTHING About AI

OpenAI has just revealed a new "intelligence processor" chip for AI servers made in partnership with Broadcom. The chip, called Jalapeño, is designed to power current and future large language models, according to an announcement on Wednesday. Jalapeño is an ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit), meaning it's designed for a specific purpose: AI inference. With AI inference, models process a user's request to run an agent like Codex or offer a response from ChatGPT, while AI training inv

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

The Controller Upgrade That Gamers Have Been WAITING For

8BitDo announced a new version of its all-button Arcade Controller that debuted a little over a year ago. The new Arcade Controller Pro looks similar to 8BitDo's original with a leverless (or Hitbox) design that replaces joysticks with buttons for improved precision and responsiveness. The new Pro version comes with upgrades that include an even thinner 16mm design, an additional programmable button, and a small screen allowing you to customize button mapping and other settings without having to

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

What AI Is Doing to Children's BRAINS That Has Countries Divided

On June 19, Norway’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced a near ban on the use of generative AI by elementary school students.  The government’s new guidelines, which will be applied for the upcoming school year starting in August, lay out how much AI students should be using given their age and grade level: Students in first through seventh grade (approximately ages 6–13) will be barred from using the technology at school, while students in lower secondary education (ages 14–16) can use t

This Solar-Powered Bird Feeder Just Hit Its LOWEST Price Ever

For anyone looking to add some fun tech to their yard, the Birdbuddy Pro with solar panels is $168 at Amazon for Prime Day (usually around $240). This Internet connected birdhouse has a 5-megapixel camera to automatically capture crisp photos and videos of the various visitors to your yard, and can even identify species and repeat customers. With a 115-degree field of view and slow motion support, you’ll spot all kinds of birds in detail without leaving your living room. Birdbuddy Pro (solar) W

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

Anthropic Just Found Something ALARMING in U.S. Government Systems

A U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday that one of Anthropic’s artificial intelligence models had identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive and secure U.S. government computer systems during a testing exercise. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter, said Anthropic had teamed up with U.S. intelligence agencies to conduct tests using the company’s Mythos model. It had identified certain vulnerabilities within hours, but that does not mean th

Wikipedia's UK Staff Just Made a Move That Could Change EVERYTHING

UK-based staff at the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia, are pushing forward with their unionization drive. On Wednesday, the staff sent a letter to WMF management requesting the organization voluntarily recognize the union. "The WMF has undergone a period of significant change in recent months, escalating workers' concerns over transparency, trust, and the organisation's future direction," a press release from the Communication Workers Union reads. "The workers a

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

Riot Just Changed When You Can Enable Its ANTI-Cheat

If League of Legends and Valorant players have the right hardware and elect to opt into "pre-boot security mechanisms and Windows' own native protection features," then, starting today, they can switch the Vanguard anti-cheat software from always-on to one that's "on demand." With "Vanguard Pre-Check," the kernel-level driver won't launch when your system does, according to a blog post from Phillip Koskinas, Riot's head of anti-cheat. Riot is able to introduce this new feature now after working

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

Google's App Store Just Changed the Rules — And Your Wallet Will Notice

While the court still hasn't signed off on the massive settlement resolving Epic's antitrust lawsuit against Google for having a monopoly over Android's app store with Google Play, the tech giant says it will start rolling out changes to the way it handles billing for developers worldwide. As announced in March, the flat 30 percent billing fee is being replaced by "lower, decoupled fees" that partially decouple the billing and the app store. How much of a cut Google will take from transactions n

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

Why GTA VI Could KILL Physical Games Forever

Rockstar Games has finally given Grand Theft Auto VI a price ahead of the game's November 19th launch. But while announcing that the game would cost $79.99, Rockstar also confirmed that the physical versions of GTA VI won't include a disc, and instead will only contain a download code inside the box. Not only is that a disappointing decision for people who like to own physical games, but given the scale of the next GTA, it also sets a bad precedent for the rest of the industry. It's no secret th

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

The Password Manager Hack That Could Expose YOUR Secrets

LastPass, a password manager maker, is informing customers of a recent security breach at third-party market intelligence platform Klue, and how it impacts its customers, according to a recent blog post. A subsidiary of Boston-based LogMeIn, LastPass, which creates and stores complex passwords in encrypted wallets, is one of several cybersecurity companies affected by the Klue hack, which includes Gong, Jamf, HackerOne, Insurity, OneTrust, Recorded Future, Snyk, Sprout Social, and Tanium, per T

Why Everyone Is Suddenly a Builder NOW

When a natural disaster hits or a political crisis breaks out, you need to know where your employees are and reach them fast. We were paying $60,000 a year for a third-party tool to handle that. It didn’t fully work. So someone on our people team built a replacement. Using Claude Code connected to Remote’s employment data, she put it together in three hours and 17 minutes for $216. That kind of tool used to require a specialist vendor, a procurement process, and months of setup. She’s not an eng

The Quantum Breakthrough Microsoft Announced Last Year May Have Been EXAGGERATED

Microsoft’s Majorana 1 processor. | Image: Microsoft A critique published in Nature Wednesday calls the basic technology behind Microsoft's "breakthrough" quantum computing chip the Majorana 1 into question. Microsoft unveiled the chip in February 2025 and said it featured a brand-new technology known as a topological qubit. Topological qubits, they said, would be the "building blocks" for their future quantum computer. Microsoft announced the next generation chip Majorana 2 at Build earlier t

The Verge·Tech·6d ago
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Microsoft Just Made Its Surface Devices CHEAPER—But There's a CATCH

Microsoft just added a cheaper 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop to its lineup. Both models come equipped with 8GB of RAM instead of 16GB, costing $849 for the specced-down Surface Pro and $949 for the Surface Laptop, as spotted earlier by Windows Central. When the 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop launched in 2025, the base configurations offered 16GB of RAM and 256GB of USF storage, for $799 and $899, respectively. But in April 2026, Microsoft hiked the prices to $1,0

The Verge·Tech·6d ago
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The Robot Vacuum Deals That Are Actually WORTH Your Money

The Narwal Flow 2 is down to a new low price. | 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. We’re now on day two of Prime Day, and Amazon, along with retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, is offering discounts 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 t

The Verge·Tech·6d ago

Here's One Thing AI Can't Do

What’s up, type nerds? AI can do a lot, but it can’t do everything—especially when it comes to designing Fast Company’s latest magazine issue. The Summer Issue explores the theme of “Autonomy” and features a list of the 20 biggest names in AI today. Fast Company creative director Mike Schnaidt breaks down the design process behind the cover and explains why he chose two typefaces: Ease and Milling.

Business
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The AI Spending Fear That Just TANKED Semiconductor Stocks

Wall Street ends lower on semiconductor selloff as AI spending concerns mount  Reuters Tech Stocks Retreat on Concerns over AI Spending, Valuations  WSJ Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip as AI trade doubts grow  Yahoo Finance Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what's behind the selloff.  CBS News Trading Day: Chip wreck  Reuters

Why This Protein Bar Founder Says CONTROVERSY Is Good for Business

David protein bars went from startup to one of the hottest consumer products in America in under two years. But the ride has been anything but smooth. Founder and CEO Peter Rahal discusses building a breakout brand through lawsuits, a Jeffrey Epstein association, and the kind of social media heat most companies would run from. But can controversy—even the manufactured kind—be a net positive for a brand? Peter argues yes. This is an abridged transcript of an interview from Rapid Response, hosted

The AI Chip SELLOFF That's Spreading Across Asia

Asian Stocks Set to Extend AI Chip-Fueled Selloff: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall as global chip sell-off spurs AI doubts  Yahoo Finance Asian stocks are mixed after big tech sell-off  Newsday Tech Stocks Retreat on Concerns over AI Spending, Valuations  WSJ Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street  AP News

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Why Dettol Is APOLOGIZING After Its Ad About 'Toxic Men' Backfired

British disinfectant brand withdraws advert about a man’s efforts to find a ‘clean and untouched’ woman The British hygiene brand Dettol has apologised after an advertisement released in China, which it said was intended to criticise “toxic men”, was widely condemned on social media as offensive to women. The five-minute advert for a multipurpose disinfectant, released across many online platforms at the end of May, features a man comparing his girlfriend with his former partner. Learning that h

Why Thinking of Yourself as a BRAND Could Be Your Biggest Mistake

When I was a wee little boy growing up, I wanted to be a fireman. It seemed considerably more achievable than becoming a ThunderCat or Batman, which were my other career choices when I was 8 years old. At school I had absolutely no clue what I wanted to do as a career. Potentially something arty or sporty, but back in the ’90s I was told neither of those were moneymakers, so I had to think about getting a proper job. Today I would classify myself as a designer and educator helping the next gener

The Korean Chipmaker About to Make a NASDAQ Move

SK Hynix, one of the three major memory-chip makers that has surged in value due to huge demand for artificial-intelligence applications, said on Wednesday it’s going to issue American depository receipts, giving American investors an easier way of investing in the company.

The THREE Acquisitions Disney's CEO Wanted But Never GOT

You can’t always get what you want. | Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Variety via Getty Images Bob Iger's tenure as CEO of Disney came to an end a few months ago, after two decades of leading the entertainment giant through some of its most pivotal transformations and acquisitions. Iger, in an exit interview with The Financial Times, has now confirmed some significant efforts that didn't pan out, such as walking away from buying Twitter, being snubbed by Apple, and losing out on the James Bond franchis

CBS News Launches Podcast for Your MONEY Questions

Jill Schlesinger isn’t afraid to tell you how to really handle your dollars and cents. The former head of an investment advisory firm, Schlesinger has served as a business analyst for CBS News since 2013, helping to translate complex financial issues for everyday viewers and listeners. Now she’s going to take her blunt advice to […]

Variety·Business·7d ago

What Babysitting Taught This CEO About LEADERSHIP

I got my first job when I was 10—not at a lemonade stand or raking leaves, but babysitting. I started watching younger children for the neighbors and family friends in the fifth grade, taking on evening and weekend jobs that eventually turned into full summer days. By the time I was a teenager, I’d basically built my own small business: multiple families, recurring schedules, and a reputation I worked hard to maintain. At the time, babysitting just felt like a way to earn some money and independ

Prime Day's Best Deals Are LIVE — We're Tracking Them All

Dyson’s PencilWash cordless hard floor cleaner is on sale for $199.99 ($150 off) at Amazon. This is the lowest price yet for the powered wet mop that’s a cousin to the silly-sounding-but-awesome Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones vacuum. The PencilWash basically takes the sleek styling and design of the PencilVac and simplifies it into a single-purpose electric mop. It’s designed for all manner of hard home flooring, and its slim head and pivoting neck allow it to get low to reach underneath furniture.

How Liquid Death's Founder Turned WATER Into a Cultural Phenomenon

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning.  When Mike Cessario worked at creative agencies such as VaynerMedia and Crispin Porter + Bogusky (now Crispin), he 

Why Six-Figure Earners Are Now Considered CASH-POOR

For years, living paycheck to paycheck was viewed primarily as a low-income problem. But new data suggests financial instability is expanding into the middle class as rising costs continue to outpace Americans’ ability to save. According to the 2026 Cash Poor Report, nearly half of the U.S. population (44%) identify as being cash-poor with less than $200 in their savings account and two-thirds reporting their financial situation is worse than expected. The proportion of cash-poor Americans unabl

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The Prime Day Deals That Are Actually WORTH Your Money

Prime Day is here: We found 65+ deals to shop from Apple, Lego, Sony, and more  Mashable We found the 137 best Amazon Prime Day deals after shopping thousands of offers  CNN Amazon Prime Day deals are live: The best sales are up to 60% off our top picks from Apple, Adidas, Hanes, Shark and more  Yahoo Prime Day 2026: The biggest deals to add to your wish list  About Amazon Looking to Save Money? Here Are 100+ Prime Day Deals Under $50 Worth Adding to Your Cart  CNET

The Secret Weapon This CEO Uses to Stay AHEAD

Mindfulness used to mean a few minutes of breathing at the end of a yoga class and maybe the occasional attempt at meditation. In the past, I didn’t have time for anything more. At least, I thought so. I was a budding entrepreneur, knee-deep in scaling BetterMe into something big. And it meant waking up to 200 unread Slack messages. If a blog post told me back then that mindful practices—layered consistently over time—would become one of my core leadership tools, I probably would have laughed an

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Most Companies Are Measuring AI WRONG — And It's Costing Them Millions

Amazon just shut down its AI leaderboard tracking internal token usage. The gamification was driving more AI-powered tasks but fewer useful results. “Please don’t use AI just for the sake of using AI,” the Amazon SVP instructed his staff. Amazon is not alone. Uber blew past its 2026 artificial intelligence coding budget in just four months. Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, revealed that the company’s token usage has grown sevenfold in a year. Many companies including Meta, Microsoft and Salesforce a

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Why Wendy's Stock Just SURGED After Reuniting This Dynamic Duo

Many fast food chains have had a rough several years. Inflationary pressures are prompting consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, which in turn is leading to declining foot traffic. Declining foot traffic puts pressure on profits, which doesn’t do a company’s stock price any favors. But today, one fast food chain’s stock price is surging. The Wendy’s Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is seeing its shares skyrocket a day after the burger chain announced it was yet again hiring an executive who had

How Much Americans Are REALLY Tipping in 2026 Will Surprise You

It’s no secret that tipping culture in the U.S. is getting out of hand. For the past several years, tipping has turned into a hot button topic on social media, which abounds with stories of patrons confronted with the dreaded tablet touchscreen for everything from self-serve fast food to Airbnb stays. This phenomenon, dubbed “tip creep,” can make it difficult to discern what a normal tip even looks like in 2026. But a new report from the restaurant point-of-sale (POS) company Toast might shed

Top Ad Execs Reveal How Brands Can Finally REACH Gen Z

Amid the blazing soleil of the French Riviera, senior marketing and advertising executives from major brands — including Netflix, Unilever, Lego and Electronic Arts — joined Variety in the C-Suite in collaboration with Canva at Cannes Lions to discuss industry trends and how they’re evolving their strategies to reach consumers across the globe. Day 1 […]

Variety·Business·7d ago

Why Every Brand's Story Depends on ONE Person's Decision

Every brand has a story to tell in the modern era of reaching consumers across a multitude of platforms. Storytelling is key to leaving a lasting impact for the brand on the audience. The job of leading marketing for a major Fortune 500 brand is now the art of deciding how, when and in what […]

Variety·Business·6d ago

The 223 Prime Day Deals Actually Worth Your MONEY

Amazon Prime Day’s day 2 deals are here — I found 223+ actually worth buying up to 70% off  NBC News We found the 138 best Amazon Prime Day deals after shopping thousands of offers  CNN Prime Day is here: We found 65+ deals to shop from Apple, Lego, Sony, and more  Mashable Amazon Prime Day deals are live: The best sales are up to 60% off our top picks from Apple, Adidas, Hanes, Shark and more  Yahoo Prime Day 2026: The biggest deals to add to your wish list  About Amazon

The Media MEGA-MERGER That Just Cleared Its Biggest Hurdle

Regulatory officials in Brussels are expected to greenlight Paramount’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a Financial Times report, following its approval earlier this month by the U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. Citing two sources familiar with the discussions, the FT reported that the European Commission was still hammering out final details […]

Variety·Business·6d ago

The Scooter Company Backed by Uber Is About to Go PUBLIC

Lime, the Uber-backed electric scooter and bike sharing startup, has applied to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The company aims to raise $181.9 million, potentially valuing it at $1.8 billion. After nearly five years of teasing the move, Lime–formally known as Neuron Holdings–plans to sell nearly 7 million shares of its common stock. The expected IPO price is between $24 to $26 per share.   Despite its presence in 230 cities and steady revenue growth, Lime has reported net losses each year s

The Ultra-Rich Are Suddenly FLEEING These Countries — Here's Why

Entrepreneurs are famously driven by a love of what they do, and a determination to make their efforts in business flourish for themselves, their employees, and clients. Still, at times additional motivation can be derived from knowing how much the most successful company founders and investors have amassed from their work—and, just as interesting, which corners of the world those affluent people are choosing to live in. The ranks of the world’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI)—or those

What Live Nation's CEO Told Trump Before the Antitrust Case VANISHED

Live Nation has confirmed that the company had several meetings with the Department of Justice and the Office of the White House Counsel before a surprise antitrust trial settlement, while its president and CEO, Michael Rapino, held a conversation with President Donald Trump. In a notice filed on Monday and reviewed by Variety, attorneys for […]

Variety·Business·6d ago

Prime Day's Hidden GEMS Under $50 Everyone's Missing

If you’re looking for a good deal without spending hundreds, Prime Day discounts have pushed some of our favorite products under $50. You can pick up everything from Nintendo Switch games to Bluetooth speakers while sticking to your budget. We’ll keep this post updated throughout the sale as we find new deals and low prices, and make sure to check out our other coverage of Prime Day for deals that cost a little more. Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro Hoto’s rechargeable screwdriver is ideal

Fox's Risky Bet on the Creator Economy Could Change EVERYTHING

On a special Cannes Lions edition of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade explains why the company is going all-in on the creator economy, launching a division to develop content and businesses with promising creators who are eager to grow. Billy Parks, head of Fox Creator Studios, also lays out the vision […]

Variety·Business·6d ago

Why So Many CMOs Are Becoming CEOS — And What It Means

As I move from a CMO role into a CEO role, I’ve realized that the transition isn’t as unconventional as some expect. The modern CMO role has become one of the broadest leadership assignments in the C-suite. Yet the transition still surprises more conventional business thinkers because many still picture marketing as campaigns, messaging, and advertising, rather than enterprise strategy. Spencer Stuart research shows that the most common path to the CEO seat is operations, followed by finance and

The Strategy Playbook for an Era of Geopolitical CHAOS

The real risk facing executives today is not geopolitical instability; it’s treating instability as temporary. Volatility isn’t new, whether it’s geopolitical conflict, pandemics, or natural disasters. What has changed is the speed and scale at which these disruptions affect everything from sourcing and logistics to workforce planning and customer demand. The recent conflicts in the Middle East are reminders of how quickly regional events can create global ripple effects. Rising uncertainty arou

Why GameStop's CEO Just Walked Away From $35 BILLION to Chase Something BIGGER

In May, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen surprised the masses after announcing an unsolicited offer to buy eBay for nearly $56 billion—a deal that eBay’s board rejected and called “neither credible nor attractive.”  In an interview with CNBC last month, Cohen provided little context about how the cash and stock deal would materialize.  Between the company’s $11 billion market cap, $9 billion cash reserves and $20 billion financing confidence letter received from TD Securities, GameStop was still nearly $

The HIDDEN Retirement Gap Costing Women $5,000 Every Single Year

The future looks grim for people who rely on Social Security income in retirement. The program is barreling toward running out of funds by 2032 unless Congress intervenes, and women in particular stand to lose if that doesn’t happen. Experts predict that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund, better known as OASI, will be depleted in as little as six years, or seven if we’re lucky. In the U.S. 63 million Americans receive Social Security benefits through that trust, which workers pay in

The Little-Known Bill That Could TRANSFORM Your Next Mortgage

Congress has passed a landmark housing affordability bill that could make the path to homeownership more attainable for many Americans, though President Donald Trump is now delaying signing the bipartisan bill into law. On Tuesday, the House overwhelmingly passed a bill—the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act—that aims to address the housing affordability crisis by revising federal housing programs, increasing the supply of affordable homes, and strengthening the role that community banks can play

The Popeyes BANKRUPTCY That Could Close Stores Near You

Another wave of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants are likely to close soon, the latest dramatic development in ongoing bankruptcy proceedings involving a prominent franchisee for the fast-food chicken chain. The franchisee, Sailormen Inc of Miami, has been trying to sell off its assets, which had included about 130 Popeyes locations at the time of its initial Chapter 11 petition in January.  But in an auction last week, as many as 52 of those locations failed to find a bidder, a shocking new

Politics
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What These Protesters Did at ICE Just Earned Them DECADES in Prison

Alleged antifa members in Texas are sentenced for ICE protest  The Washington Post Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison  The Guardian Protesters sentenced to decades in US prison over alleged antifa ties  Al Jazeera Decades-long sentences announced in shooting at Alvarado ICE facility  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Protesters Accused of Antifa Ties Sentenced to Up to 100 Years in ICE Attack  The New York Times

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The New York Primary That Could Redefine Progressive POWER

Election Live Updates: New York’s High-Stakes Primaries Test Mamdani’s Reach  The New York Times Capitol agenda: Jeffries gets preview of his future headaches  Politico Jeffries downplays clash with Mamdani over New York primaries  Axios New York primary election 2026: Key races, what's on the ballot  FOX 5 New York New York State Primary Day 2026: Key congressional races and the Mamdani effect  ABC7 New York

The Trump Immigration Policy a Judge Just Called TOO FAR

Judge vacates Trump policy allowing arrests at immigration courts  Politico Federal judge blocks Trump policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide  CNN Federal judge vacates Trump officials’ immigration courthouse arrest policies  The Guardian Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts  CBS News Federal Judge Bars ICE From Making Arrests in Immigration Courts  The New York Times

New York's Primary Results Are In — And They're SHOCKING

New York House Primary Election 2026 Live Results  NBC News Maryland Primary 2026: Live Election Results  The New York Times Primary Results: Polls closed in NYC Democratic mayoral race  amNewYork Live updates: Trump-backed candidates seek primary wins in Maryland, New York and Utah  NBC News Track NY primary election results live as they come in  NBC New York

The Stunning UPSET That Just Reshuffled New York Politics

Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman loses New York primary to former City Comptroller Brad Lander  NBC News Brad Lander projected to win 10th Congressional District Democratic primary  Spectrum News NY1 Rep. Dan Goldman unseated by Mamdani-backed Brad Lander  Axios Mamdani is backing leftist candidates taking on incumbents in NYC. See live results.  The Washington Post Brad Lander Isn’t an Incumbent. But He Has Run Like One.  The New York Times

The Judge's Ruling That Just BLOCKED Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Federal judge blocks Trump policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide  CNN Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts  CBS News Federal Judge Bars ICE From Making Arrests in Immigration Courts  The New York Times Federal judge blocks ICE from making arrests at courthouses  USA Today Judge vacates Trump policy allowing arrests at immigration courts  Politico

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Congress Just Did Something It's NEVER Done to a Sitting President

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran  BBC Senate votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in rare rebuke  CNN Senate joins House in rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran  Defense One Senate Votes to Direct End to Iran War, Rebuking Trump on War Powers  The New York Times Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict  AP News

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What Trump Claims Happened to This Monument Doesn't Add UP

Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths  AP News Trump Says Vandals Sabotaged the Reflecting Pool. Internal Documents Raise Doubts.  The New York Times Security cameras, extra guards at Reflecting Pool as Trump says six arrested  SMH.com.au Man arrested near Trump’s reflecting pool plans to fight obscenity charge  The Guardian A dead duck was seen in the Reflecting Pool. Then two more were found nearby.  The Washington Post

How Salt Lake City's Newest Seat Just Turned UNEXPECTEDLY Blue

Moderate Democrat Wins Primary in Utah for Newly Blue Salt Lake City Seat  The New York Times Former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams wins Utah Democratic primary  Axios 2026 Utah Primary Election Results: Live updates, races, and coverage on ABC4  ABC4 Utah It’s primary election day in Utah. There’s still time to vote.  The Salt Lake Tribune Former Utah Rep. Ben McAdams is on track to return to Congress  Politico

Federal Judge Just BANNED ICE From This One Critical Place

Federal Judge Bars ICE From Making Arrests in Immigration Courts  The New York Times Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts  CBS News Federal judge blocks Trump policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide  CNN Bay Area immigrants fought ICE courthouse arrests. Their win covers every court in America  San Francisco Chronicle Federal judge blocks ICE from making arrests at US courthouses  USA Today

The Utah Democrat Who Just Won Back a REDRAWN District

Former Utah House Democrat wins primary for redistricted seat in Utah  The Hill Moderate Democrat Wins Primary in Utah for Newly Blue Salt Lake City Seat  The New York Times Former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams wins Utah Democratic primary  Axios 2026 Utah Primary Election Results: Live updates, races, and coverage on ABC4  ABC4 Utah It’s primary election day in Utah. There’s still time to vote.  The Salt Lake Tribune

The AI Industry Just Spent BIG to Win This New York Primary

New York Democrat Micah Lasher wins House primary that drew big spending from AI groups  NBC News Micah Lasher projected to win 12th Congressional District Democratic primary  Spectrum News NY1 Schlossberg’s Defeat Dampens Dream of a Renewed Camelot  The New York Times Micah Lasher wins primary to succeed his political mentor in star-studded contest  The Washington Post Live NY-12 Democratic primary election results 2026  FOX 5 New York

What Pete Hegseth Just Witnessed at the Pentagon Will Change WARFARE Forever

This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. The U.S. Defense Department demonstrated several high-energy laser and high-power microwave weapons for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, the first publicly known instance of a sitting U.S. defense secretary personally observing a live directed energy weapon firing. The demonstration, which occurred at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range i

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The Immigration Center Attack That Just Put 8 People Behind Bars for DECADES

8 convicted in Texas immigration center shooting and protest are sentenced to decades in prison  AP News Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison  The Guardian Alleged antifa members get decades in prison over violent ICE protest  The Washington Post Decades-long sentences announced in shooting at Alvarado ICE facility  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Prairieland Defendant Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Moving a Box of Antifascist Zines  The

Gloria Steinem on What America STILL Gets Wrong About Women

Gloria Steinem is ensconced in a plush red armchair in her living room. On her right is Louise McDonald Herne, a Mohawk Bear Clan Mother, dressed in white linen with burgundy and purple ribbons. On her left is Michelle Schenandoah from the Oneida Nation Wolf Clan, creator of a show on PBS discussing rematriation: the process of centering Indigenous women’s voices and  philosophies into daily life.  On this Monday afternoon, Steinem’s living room is filled with 20 or so people: a diplomat from th

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A Judge Just Told Trump He CAN'T Do This Anymore

Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump  AP News Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts  CBS News Federal judge blocks Trump policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide  CNN Bay Area immigrants fought ICE courthouse arrests. Their win covers every court in America  San Francisco Chronicle Judge vacates Trump policy allowing arrests at immigration courts  Politico

The Vote That Just STRIPPED Trump's Power to Restart a WAR

Senate votes to block Trump from resuming Iran war  The Washington Post Senate Passes Resolution Directing Trump to End Hostilities With Iran  WSJ US: Senate votes to end to Trump's Iran war in rare rebuke  DW.com Senate Votes to Direct End to Iran War, Rebuking Trump on War Powers  The New York Times In symbolic vote, Congress directs Trump to remove forces from Iran war  NPR

The Socialist TAKEOVER That Just Rewrote New York's Political FUTURE

The group is asking members across all 250 chapters to weigh who they want to back in the next presidential election and why, according to a plan first shared with POLITICO.

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The Anti-Establishment Wave That Just Swept Through NEW YORK

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani waded into Democratic U.S. House primaries to boost three progressives over establishment-backed candidates. All of them won Tuesday, defeating two incumbents and essentially ensuring that two self-described democratic socialists will be elected to Congress in their deep blue districts. The mayor said it was a question of electing “better Democrats” who would “put working people back at the heart of politics.” The approach consternated some in Democratic leader

Why Americans Feel CONFLICTED About Celebrating Their Own Birthday

Duane Mitchell has big plans for the United States’ 250th anniversary. Mitchell, a 78-year-old veteran in Montana, plans to take a red, white and blue 1954 Chevrolet pickup that he restored and drive it in local parades for the Fourth of July. In honor of the country’s milestone anniversary, he bought a decorative eagle to mount on the back of the truck, accompanied by American flags. “I’ll be driving my pickup,” he said, referring to his role in the parades. “Usually we freeze a whole bunch of

Trump Just Called His Own Legislation 'Of MINOR Importance' — What Happened?

President Donald Trump was expected to celebrate a new housing package with Democratic and Republican lawmakers — especially a provision having to do with banning big investors from owning single-family homes.

How $27 Million in AI Money Just Changed a Political RACE Forever

Alex Bores (D-NY) enters his watch party at The Freehand Hotel after conceding the congressional race to Micah Lasher who will replace Rep Jerry Nadler (D-NY) in NY's 12th Congressional District on June 23, 2026 in New York City. | Photo by Laura Brett/Getty Images. The expensive, $27 million political proxy war between Anthropic and OpenAI came to a draw last night when Alex Bores, a New York state Assemblyman whose popularity surged after being targeted by a pro-AI super PAC, narrowly lost t

Trump Has Attacked Science 574 Times — Now You Can TRACK Every One

Donald Trump’s attacks on science began on the very first day of his second presidential term.  On January 20, 2025, he withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, declared a national emergency to justify the expansion of fossil fuels, and repealed multiple environmental protections. That was just the start. Since Trump returned to office, his administration has carried out some 574 attacks on science, according to a new tracker from the nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists (

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What This Congresswoman's AI Scandal Reveals About Who's REALLY Writing Our Laws

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) says her staff used AI for "spellcheck" in an amendment summary for a major defense bill, but denies it was used for the bill text itself and says "NO Legislation is ever drafted with AI." Luna issued the response after accounts on X began sharing screenshots of an amendment summary for the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. It reads: "Identical to H.R. 100 (118th Congress).11:25 AM????Claude responded: Requires the Secretary of Defense to designate Departmen

The Bribery Charges That Just Caught a Top NYC MAYOR Aide

Top aide to former NYC mayor Eric Adams indicted on bribery charges  The Washington Post FBI, NYPD conduct searches across city in corruption investigation of police executives  ABC7 New York Frank Carone, Longtime Eric Adams Associate, Is Arrested in Bribery Scheme  The New York Times Feds indict former Mayor Adams adviser Frank Carone in migrant housing bribery scheme  Gothamist Top aide to former Mayor Eric Adams arrested: sources  PIX11

Why Trump Just TORPEDOED His Own Party's Housing Bill at the Last Minute

Live Updates: Trump Says He Won't Sign Housing Bill Until Lawmakers Pass Voter Identification Law  The New York TimesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

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The BIZARRE Obsessions Revealed in Trump's Latest Tell-All

Dozens of books are sure to result from the staggering events of Donald Trump’s second term, from the president’s unprecedented grip on the media to the spectacle of America’s tech leaders kissing his ring and the constant challenges to civil liberties. One of the first major ones out of the gate is “Regime Change: Inside […]

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The 30-Year SENTENCE for a Crime That Shouldn't Exist

Just days after a gunman killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, it became clear that President Donald Trump would use the assassination to fuel a crackdown on free speech. To avenge Kirk's death, the administration vowed to go after so-called "antifa" (otherwise known as antifascist) terrorists. Now that promise is bearing fruit. This week, eight Texas activists were sentenced to between 30 and 100 years in prison - one for attempted murder, but most for supposedly belonging to an insurrecti

How Trump Turned America's BIRTHDAY Into His Own Show

Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall  AP News Road closures in effect for Great American State Fair. Here's a map  NBC4 Washington Celebrating America’s birthday, Trump-style  NBC News Stealth bomber flyovers, military bands and a presidential speech: Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally  PBS Trump set to mark nation's 250th birthday with campaign-style rally  Reuters

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The Housing Bill Trump REFUSED to Sign at the Last Minute

Trump cancels signing of landmark bill aimed at lowering housing costs  BBC Trump scraps housing bill signing to pressure Senate GOP on SAVE Act  PBS Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation  CNN Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades — and Trump cancels the signing  NPR Miller-Meeks presses Trump to sign housing bill after his abrupt delay  The Des Moines Register

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Why Trump's Algae Problem Is Bigger Than the Reflecting POOL

Why Trump’s algae problem is much bigger than the Reflecting Pool  The Washington Post Trump Says Vandals Sabotaged the Reflecting Pool. Internal Documents Raise Doubts.  The New York Times Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues  AP News Man arrested near Trump’s reflecting pool plans to fight obscenity charge  The Guardian Trump lays out new details on Reflecting Pool ‘vandals’  The Hill

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Eric Adams' Right-Hand Man Just Got ARRESTED — Here's What He's Accused Of

Frank Carone, Longtime Eric Adams Associate, Is Arrested in Bribery Scheme  The New York Times FBI, NYPD conduct searches across city in corruption investigation of police executives  ABC7 New York Who is Frank Carone, the former Eric Adams official who allegedly accepted $120K in bribes?  City & State New York N.Y.P.D., F.B.I. Search Homes of Police Officials in Corruption Inquiries  The New York Times Ex-NYPD spox's phone seized, 2 officials put on modified duty in criminal probe: Sources  NBC

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France's Record Heat Just Claimed 40 Lives in ONE Devastating Way

40 people drown as France seeks relief from record heat  The Washington Post Extreme heat in Paris causes Eiffel Tower closure  CBS News Europe heatwave: Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in record June heat  BBC Europe: The World's Fastest-warming Continent  Barron's Summer hot spot takes drastic step as extreme heat puts tourists at risk  Yahoo

The Play Exposing Kenya's Hidden CRISIS Against Women

Autobiographical work Free Me aims to encourage victims to speak out in country where violence against women is rising There are audible gasps in the auditorium in Nairobi as a husband launches a volley of blows and slaps on his wife and pushes her to the floor. “I wish I could spare you this,” the wife tells the audience. “My husband beat me up as if we were in a bar fight. Except, in a bar someone fights back.” The scene comes from Free Me, an autobiographical play by Gathoni Kimuyu, a Kenyan

Putin's War Just Hit a Cost He May Not Be Willing to PAY

Ukraine is raising the cost of war for Russia — and testing Putin's resolve  CNBC Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life  Reuters Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 16, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Petrol shortages and ‘oil rain’ bring Russia-Ukraine war home to Moscow  Al Jazeera Russia’s Gasoline Crunch Spreads After Refinery Attacks  Bloomberg.com

Ukraine Just Found Putin's BREAKING Point

Ukraine is raising the cost of war for Russia — and testing Putin's resolve  CNBC Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life  Reuters Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 16, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Petrol shortages and ‘oil rain’ bring Russia-Ukraine war home to Moscow  Al Jazeera As fuel shortages spread across Russia, Moscow lifts tanker entry permits to keep gas stations supplied  Meduza

The Gaming App So DANGEROUS a Country Just Banned It After School Tragedy

Investigators said one of the teenagers who allegedly opened fire on students at a high school had regularly used the GoreBox gaming app Philippine authorities have temporarily blocked the online gaming app GoreBox days after a rare school shooting in the south-east Asian nation killed three students and injured 20 others. Investigators said that of the two teenagers accused of opening fire on students at San Jose National high school in Tacloban city, one had regularly played the game, which al

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Trump Claims BREAKTHROUGH With Iran — But Tehran Says ABSOLUTELY NOT

Live Updates: Trump says Iran "completely agreed" to nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies any such plans  CBS News Trump keeps claiming Iran made concessions. Iran keeps denying them  CNN Iran war day 117: Nuclear inspections dispute as US Senate curbs war powers  Al Jazeera US and Iran dispute whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections  AP News Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back  BBC

Why Europe Just Issued EMERGENCY Health Alerts as Records SHATTER

Live updates: Temperature records broken across Europe as countries issue health alerts  CNN Power cuts in France leave thousands sweltering amid scorching heatwave  Reuters Europe heatwave: Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in record June heat  BBC Popular city bans public alcohol amid heat wave as people take risks to cool down  Fox News Paris in ‘heatwave mode’ has banned alcohol at some public events. Can other cities follow its lead?  The Guardian

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The Trump-Backed Millionaire Who Just CRUSHED Colombia's Left

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The Airport Arrest That Shocked São Paulo

Woman detained at airport after allegedly making racist remarks directed at workers unloading baggage, police say Brazil’s federal police have detained a Spanish citizen in São Paulo’s international Guarulhos airport for racism, in the latest of a series of high-profile arrests of foreign tourists on similar grounds. Brazil has some of the strictest anti-racism laws in Latin America. Insulting a person on the basis of race carries a penalty of imprisonment from two to five years and a fine. Con

France Just Confirmed What EVERYONE Feared About This Outbreak

France reports first Ebola patient as cases in Africa surge above 1,000  The Washington Post France confirms first Ebola case  BBC France confirms 1st Ebola case linked to DRC as UN warns outbreak is fastest-growing in Africa's history  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos France reports first Congo outbreak linked Ebola case  dw.com France confirms first Ebola case in doctor who had worked in DRC  The Guardian

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The NATO Whisperer's DESPERATE Mission to Appease Trump

NATO's Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month's summit  AP News Live Updates: Trump Pushes Congress to Pass SAVE Act; President Meets With NATO Leader Amid Iran War Tensions  The New York Times NATO’s Rutte Makes Hard Sell to Trump to Ease Iran War Strains  Bloomberg.com Trump bears down on NATO  Axios Rutte’s balancing act between Trump and 31 NATO allies  Politico

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Why Scientists Can No Longer Trust What They SEE in Research

A photograph of Earth glowing in deep space, the moon’s cratered horizon stretching across its foreground, caught many people’s eyes in April 2026. Astronauts captured the image while aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission, and like the famous Apollo 8 “Earthrise” image, the picture felt instantly real and inspiring for many. But when almost anyone can fabricate a visually similar image in seconds from a text prompt using artificial intelligence, how do people decide which image is real? The prolifera

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Scientists Just Discovered 'Footprints of DEATH' That Help Viruses Spread

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new twist in what happens when cells die. As dying cells break apart, they leave behind tiny “footprints of death” packed with newly discovered particles that help guide the immune system to clean up the remains. But researchers found that influenza viruses can exploit this process, hiding inside these microscopic packages and potentially using them to spread to nearby cells.

The Universe May Be Hiding Minds STRANGER Than We Can Imagine

What if consciousness isn’t limited to brains like ours? Philosophers Eric Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober argue that consciousness could arise in many different forms of life, even in beings built from radically different materials than those found on Earth. Drawing on the vastness of the universe and the likely existence of countless alien civilizations, they suggest it would be surprisingly Earth-centric to assume that only Earth-like biology can support conscious experience.

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The Shocking Side Effect of Weight-Loss Drugs Nobody SAW Coming

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The Device Kids Can Now Buy WITHOUT a Prescription That Tracks EVERYTHING

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Why That Viral Sunscreen Hack Could Be DANGEROUS for Your Skin

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It's Not Just WHAT's in Ultra-Processed Foods — It's HOW They're Made

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The FDA Label Change That Could Affect MILLIONS of Men on Testosterone

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The Simple Habits That Could Actually SLOW Your Aging Process

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Following up Monday’s teasing announcement, Passion Paris and ADN have confirmed they have entered into co-production on an animated series adaptation of the globally acclaimed webtoon “Hero Killer,” to be helmed by “Moonlit Bamboo Forest” director David Pagaille. The announcement was made today at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and joins a strong line-up […]

Why Mike Judge Promises Hank Hill Will Never AGE Again

Hank Hill (Mike Judge) may no longer be working for Strickland Propane, but he is still a firm believer in good old combustion engines and American machinery. So when he finds a strange electric truck parked right outside of his home, all hell breaks loose. This is the premise of an episode of Season 15 […]

The Horror Director Making His First ANIMATED Film

Álex de la Iglesia, the renowned Spanish film-TV director (“Day of the Beast,” “The Last Circus,” “30 Coins”) is set to make this animation debut, helming the animated feature “Ages of Madness: The Howling of the Jinn.” Set up at the Canary Islands’ 3Doubles Producciones, behind Goya Award nominees “SuperKlaus” and “Norbert,” and Bizkaia-based Sumendi […]

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Netflix Just Revealed What's Coming Next — And It's MASSIVE

In what has turned in the last years as the most-watched Wednesday Annecy showcase, Netflix today revealed new details of its upcoming animation slate for 2026 and beyond, fresh off the Annecy Bonlieu theater stage where a wave of guests enchanted animation fans from all over the world. Headlining this presentation, two-time Academy Award winner […]

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Pluto Film Just Acquired a Comedy Ahead of Its KARLOVY Vary Premiere

International sales outfit Pluto Film has acquired comedy “Chica Checa,” which is making its world premiere at the upcoming Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival. Written and directed by Šimon Holý, “Chica Checa” explores a widow’s journey as she deals with her son’s hidden identity as a drag queen. But both mother and son discover that […]

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Shari Redstone's Sipur Just Hired an Amazon MGM Executive — Here's Why It Matters

Shari Redstone’s production outfit Sipur has appointed former Amazon MGM Studios executive Ludovic Attal as president. Attal, who will work alongside Sipur co-founders Emilio Schenker and Gideon Tadmor, is the latest senior hire since the appointment of Legendary Entertainment’s Deborah Kaufmann as chief of global content in February. “Bad Boy” producer Sipur has been embarking […]

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Phoebe Bridgers Just Announced Something Her Fans NEVER Saw Coming

As expected, Phoebe Bridgers has announced her third full-length solo album, “Lost Weekend,” arriving August 14 on Dead Oceans. The announcement follows a series of concerts where the singer debuted her first new material in three years, culminating in a phone-free show at New York’s Madison Square Garden and the unveiling of a fall tour […]

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The 'Adventure Time' Spinoff Fans Have Been BEGGING For

In some of the biggest news to come out of Annecy this year, “Adventure Time” has a new spinoff: animated series “Adventure Time: Bubblegum and Marceline” which, in another Annecy announcement, has been given a 10-episode straight to series order from HBO Max.  The new “Adventure Time” spinoff is being produced in partnership with Cartoon […]

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Tom Hanks' New Show Proves America Was NEVER What We Thought

On the cusp of the 250th anniversary of its founding, the United States of America is at a crossroads. For those invested in the history of our nation, it’s clear this isn’t the first time the country has stood on the edge of something unprecedented, nor will it be the last. From director Brian Knappenberger, […]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Are Coming to a Stage NEAR You

The “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” are headed to the stage. Paramount Products & Experiences and Maximum Entertainment are partnering to create “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live on Stage!,” a new live theatrical event launching in the fall of 2027 in celebration of the original animated series’ 40th anniversary. The new production will follow Leonardo, Raphael, […]

Why Netflix Is Doing Something It NEVER Does With This Film

Netflix’s ambitious drama “La Bola Negra” will play in theaters for four weeks before landing on the streaming platform. The film is set to debut in theaters on Nov. 6 before hitting on Netflix on Dec. 4. With this fall release date, Netflix is positioning the film as an awards contender. The streamer nabbed “La […]

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The Catalog Sale That Just Put a PRICE on Taylor Swift's Legacy

Investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners has announced a strategic partnership with Wolf Cousins, the songwriting collective founded by Shellback and Max Martin, two of the most successful songwriter-producers of the last 30 years. As part of the transaction, HarbourView has acquired the publisher’s share of select compositions written by the Wolf Cousins collective, which includes […]

The Pride and Prejudice Spinoff Coming to Your SCREEN

“The Other Bennet Sister” is set to return to BritBox and the BBC this year for a three-episode Christmas special. Sarah Quintrell, who penned nine out of the 10 episodes of the acclaimed “Pride & Prejudice” spinoff series, is writing all three parts based on storylines by author Janice Hadlow. Series director Asim Abbasi is […]

The Horror Awards Going LIVE With a Ticketed Twist

For the first time ever, YouTube’s “Dead Meat” team is adding a ticketed live-stream event to their annual horror awards show. Created by James Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca, the husband-and-wife duo behind the popular YouTuber channel “Dead Meat,” the pre-taped 5th Annual Dead Meat Horror Awards will debut on YouTube on July 18 and simultaneously […]

The Yellowstone Spinoff That Just Got RENEWED

“Dutton Ranch” has been renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+. The “Yellowstone” spinoff starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser as Beth and Rip has been a hit for the streamer, marking the biggest original series launch in Paramount+ history and topping the Nielsen streaming charts in its debut week. The show, which also serves as […]

Why This Julian Assange Doc Is Being Released Through BITCOIN

Eugene Jarecki has teamed with former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to launch his documentary “The Six Billion Dollar Man,” about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, using what he calls a “pre-theatrical digital release” model that will bring the film straight to the global Bitcoin community and the general public. It’s an effort to bypass U.S. studios and […]

Supergirl Aims High, But One Movie Still DOMINATES

“Supergirl” and “Jackass: Best and Last” fly into theaters this weekend, but neither will pose a threat to “Toy Story 5” on box office charts. “Supergirl” is expected to earn $47 million to $50 million in its debut, while “Jackass” is targeting a launch around $10 million to $12 million from 2,800 theaters. “Toy Story […]

The FAKE University With 30 Million Views Hiding a Movie Secret

Mononymously-named and bodybuilding-sculpted, Kyle — the tanned and chiseled face of Kyle University (tagline: “Teaching boys how to be men”) — looks and sounds like many of those populating the so-called manosphere. At least, he does on the first glance of his social media videos (and perhaps even the second or third). Assuredly describing himself […]

The Price Tag That Has Gamers FURIOUS About GTA 6

Rockstar Games has finally revealed the price for “Grand Theft Auto VI” — and the fact the game will be a “single-player experience” at launch — just ahead of pre-orders opening for the eagerly anticipated game. The standard edition of “GTA 6” will be priced at $79.99 while the “ultimate” version will run players $99.99, […]

The Cult Classic Films Coming Back for Cinespia's 25th ANNIVERSARY

Cinespia, the L.A.-based outdoor cinematic experience, will screen crowd favorites such as “Practical Magic,” “The Mummy,” and Mia Goth’s “X” and “Pearl” as part of its 25th-anniversary lineup. Held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Cinespia is presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video. Additional screenings through the month of August include “Coming to America” […]

D&D's Actual-Play Series Reveals What's Coming in Season TWO

“Dungeons & Dragons” maker Wizards of the Coast has set the theme for the upcoming second installment of its “Dungeon Masters” TV series. Beginning with its July 8 premiere on YouTube, the nine-episode second season of the Jasmine Bhullar-hosted Dungeons & Dragons actual-play show will feature “Arcana Unleashed,” a soon-to-be-released campaign set in D&D’s The […]

The Podcast Hosts Who Just Signed a Deal That Changes EVERYTHING

Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, two prominent tech journalists and hosts of the New York Times podcast “Hard Fork,” have signed with UTA for representation in all areas, signaling the duo’s independent ambitions as they form their own company. The signing comes less than a week after Roose said he would leave his role as […]

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Why Bob Iger Says Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension Was JUSTIFIED

Bob Iger, who recently stepped down as CEO of Disney, is defending the company’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel back in September over his comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Publicly addressing the debacle for the the first time in an interview with the Financial Times, Iger denied the widespread speculation that Disney pulled […]

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Sam Smith Just Announced an Album With a MYSTERIOUS New Direction

Sam Smith has announced the release of their fifth album “Hazel Eyes,” releasing on August 21 via Capitol Records. Smith co-produced “Hazel Eyes” with Simon Aldred and David Odlum, touting 12 songs that were crafted with collaborators Feist, Shahzad Ismaily and Rob Moose. The record was partly recorded at Electric Lady Studios and is described […]

Why AI Michael Caine Narrating The Odyssey Is a TERRIBLE Idea

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” opens in less than two weeks — just enough time to brush up on the details of the historic epic . On Tuesday, ElevenLabs announced it was releasing a new 13-hour version of Homer’s classic with Michael Caine “narrating.” This version was created entirely by AI tools. The AI audio firm […]

The Korean Animation IPs That Could Be Your Next OBSESSION

As part of MIFA’s new Korea Business Showcase, Gwangju’s Information and Content Agency (GICON) made its first steps at the Annecy Animation Festival this Tuesday, marking a continuous trend of more and more Asian agencies represented at the class A festivals and markets. Established to support and foster information communication and cultural industries in the […]

'Ladies of London' Reboot Just Hit a ROADBLOCK at Bravo

“Ladies of London: The New Reign,” which premiered in March on Bravo, has been put on pause by the network. “On pause” is a Bravo term of art, since the network rarely cancels shows forever. “Ladies of London: The New Reign” is a good example of that philososophy, since the original “Ladies of London” — a […]

Sony Just Bet $100 Million on a REALITY You've Never Experienced

Sony Pictures Entertainment has invested $100 million in Cosm, the entertainment and tech company focused on creating shared-reality experiences through immersive dome-like venues throughout the U.S. Sony led Cosm’s Series C financing round and will take a minority ownership stake in the company, while SPE CEO and chairman Ravi Ahuja will join Cosm’s board of […]

The Palme d'Or Winner Everyone Will Be Talking About This OCTOBER

“Fjord,” a searing family drama that won the Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival, will hit theaters in the fall. Neon, which acquired the movie a year ago, has slated “Fjord” for Oct. 9, the same release date as the studio’s prior Palme winners including “Parasite,” “Anora” and “Anatomy of a Fall.” All of those […]

The 'Snowfall' Story That's FINALLY Getting Told

FX has set the release date for the “Snowfall” spinoff series “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga.” The new series will premiere on September 8 on FX and Hulu. The eight-episode drama will also be available to stream on Disney+ internationally and will release one episode weekly at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. “The […]

The 529 New Voters Who Will Decide Next Year's OSCARS

Breakout stars Jacob Elordi and Teyana Taylor, along with Hollywood mainstays Jenna Ortega and Jon Bernthal, and new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro are among the 529 invitees to the newest member class of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The 2026 invitee list includes 95 Oscar nominees — 21 of them winners — […]

Former Mediawan Producer Launches Alyx Films With 'Book Club' Creator

Charlotte Toledano Detaille, the former Mediawan producer behind Prime Video’s streaming hit “Escort Boys,” is launching Alyx Films, an independent banner that will kick off with an ambitious slate built around breakout French digital creator Geronimo. The company, which is based in Paris and in the South of France, has signed an exclusive partnership with […]

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Why Leonard Cohen's Estate Is BLOCKING Trump's Rally Plans

The Leonard Cohen estate is objecting to President Donald J. Trump’s promised — or threatened — use of the song “Hallelujah” ahead of Wednesday night’s Freedom 250 rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. “The Leonard Cohen Estate has learned that the song ‘Hallelujah’ is to be performed at a Donald Trump rally on […]

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Whitney Houston's Estate Calls Out Oprah's SHOCKING Claim

The Whitney Houston estate is refuting Oprah Winfrey recalling that the late singer was high and fell off the stage during an appearance on her talk show. “From the 2009 interview on the Oprah Winfrey show, Whitney absolutely fell off stage, but it was during a sound check and it was due to the darkness […]

How a CANCELED Medical Drama Just Saved Someone's Life

Amy Adams recently told the “Smartless” podcast that she saved a stabbing victim’s life using skills she learned from the short-lived CBS medical drama “Dr. Vegas.” Adams said she and her family were the “first people on the scene” of the stabbing as they walked out of their “favorite” Santa Monica restaurant. “These people were […]

The Beatles Series That Just Landed Its STAR-Studded Cast

Asa Butterfield, Jonny Lee Miller and Christine Tremarco have joined the cast of drama series “Hamburg Days,” about the Beatles’ formative years in the German port city. The six-part show, which was created by showrunner Christian Schwochow (“The Crown,” “Munich – The Edge of War”) and head writer Jamie Carragher (“Succession”), is shooting in Hamburg. […]

The ILM Legend Behind 'Phantom Menace' Has DIED at 77

Jeff Olson, a modelmaker, model supervisor, and visual effects producer who worked on “Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace” and numerous other films, died Sunday. He was 77. Olson’s death was confirmed by Industrial Light & Magic, the motion picture visual effects studio founded by George Lucas. The studio’s Instagram page posted, “The ILM community is […]

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The Shows Expected to DOMINATE Emmy Nominations — And the Streaming Giant That May Rule

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

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What Police Found in the Chico Library Shooter's Plans Will TERRIFY You

Chico library shooting suspect apparently wanted Columbine-type massacre, police say  CBS News Victims in Butte County Library shooting in Chico are identified; police responded within 2 minutes  KCRA 18-year-old suspect in custody after Chico library shooting, police say  KRCR Shooting suspect scoped out library before returning with a shotgun and killing 2, police say  CNN California teen plotted Columbine-type shooting at library that left two dead, officials say  The Guardian

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When I was 18, I skipped my high school graduation and headed to Kuwait. It was 1991, the first Gulf War had just ended, and the country was in complete chaos. There was little to no electricity, aside from generator power. Rubble and unexploded ordnance were everywhere. Massive oil fires lit up the desert and…

How Scotland's Tartan Army Just Inspired PERFECT Reactive Advertising

Since the World Cup began on June 11, thousands of international fans have been pouring into U.S. host cities to watch the games, and it’s caused social media to explode with heartwarming stories of cultural exchanges. Nowhere has that been more apparent than in Boston, where a huge influx of Scottish fans—also known as the “Tartan Army”—struck up a brief but intense kinship with local communities. A genius new campaign is turning that phenomenon into a travel ad.  The United Airlines ad produce

The Texas Camp Where 28 People DIED Just Filed for Bankruptcy

Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people  AP News Camp Mystic, Where 28 Died in Texas Floods, Files for Bankruptcy  The New York Times Camp Mystic, following deadly flooding incident, files for bankruptcy  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after months of investigations, lawsuits on flood deaths  KUT Camp Mystic summer camp files for bankruptcy after 28 deaths in July 4 flood  Houston Chronicle

Schools Are BUILT to React to Mental Health Crises — Not Prevent Them

The fire alarm does not wait for a building to be on fire. It detects heat, smoke, and early signals. The entire system rests on the premise that detection before catastrophe saves lives. School mental health systems work exactly the opposite way. Students must reach a visible crisis before the system responds. A teacher notices something concerning. A peer reports a worrying conversation. An incident occurs. Then, and only then, does the machinery of support activate. By that point, weeks or mo

The Texas Camp That Filed for BANKRUPTCY Days After a Devastating Flood Report

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy days after Texas flood report  USA Today Camp Mystic, Where 28 Died in Texas Floods, Files for Bankruptcy  The New York Times Camp Mystic, following deadly flooding incident, files for bankruptcy  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after months of investigations, lawsuits on flood deaths  KUT Camp Mystic summer camp files for bankruptcy after 28 deaths in July 4 flood  Houston Chronicle

The Summer Camp Where DOZENS Died — Now Facing Bankruptcy

On July 4, 2025, 28 people died in a catastrophic flood at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp in Texas. Two teenage counselors, 25 campers, and the camp’s co-executive director all died in the disaster, being trapped in floodwater when the nearby Guadalupe River reached a height of 37 feet in only an hour. Nearly a year later, Camp Mystic’s owners are filing for bankruptcy following a state investigation and a failed attempt to reopen the camp. In their court filing, the camp’s oper

The Bankruptcy Filing That Just Paused Hundreds of FLOOD Lawsuits

Camp Mystic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, pausing flood lawsuits  Austin American-Statesman Camp Mystic, Where 28 Died in Texas Floods, Files for Bankruptcy  The New York Times Camp Mystic, following deadly flooding incident, files for bankruptcy  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after months of investigations, lawsuits on flood deaths  KUT Texas camp files for bankruptcy after flood kills 28, including Mountain Brook 8-year-old  AL.com