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The Twin Disasters That Just Claimed 188 Lives in VENEZUELA

Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188, injure hundreds, with toll likely to rise, officials say  CBS News Venezuela’s deadly ‘doublet’ earthquakes may have been a single big one. Here’s why it matters  CNN Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after twin earthquakes flatten buildings  PBS Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 188  AP News What made the deadly Venezuelan earthquakes different  NPR

Tech

Why Amazon Just KILLED Its OpenAI Movie

Amazon-owned MGM Studios’ decision to drop the OpenAI movie is just part of AI and film industries becoming increasingly intertwined. On Uncanny Valley, we take a look at where this is all headed.

WIRED·Tech·5d ago

Android 17's Hidden Feature That Could Transform Foldable GAMING

Android 17 is getting a dedicated gaming mode for foldables that will put a virtual gamepad with touch controls on half of your screen to theoretically make it easier to play games. With foldable gaming mode, which is set to launch in the coming months, the virtual controller emulates physical button presses at a system level and is designed to work "with any game that supports physical controllers," says Google's Mishaal Rahman on Reddit. For the actual inputs, the virtual controller will have

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

Australia's RADICAL Plan to Keep Teens Off Social Media PERMANENTLY

Australia considers tougher enforcement of social media ban for teens  Reuters Eighty per cent of Australian children escape social media ban  The Telegraph Federal politics: PM flags strengthening powers of eSafety Commissioner for social media ban — as it happened  Australian Broadcasting Corporation ‘We need to be courageous’: Albanese plans to go harder on teen social media ban  SMH.com.au Four in five under-16s in Australia using social media despite ban, study shows  The Guardian

Google News·Tech·5d ago

The FINAL Hours to Grab What 130 Million Shoppers Are FIGHTING Over

We’ve arrived at the final day of Prime Day, which at this point should probably be called “Prime Week.” We’ve found discounts on all manner of gadgets, including TVs, smart home tech, chargers, headphones, and more. Some of the best deals have started selling out at some retailers, so if you’ve been craving a popular upgrade like the AirPods Max 2, time is running low. The good news is that our team is still hard at work, and in addition to the deals that remain in stock, the retailers sometime

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

Samsung's About to Make You PAY for Something You Already OWN

From October this year Samsung will roll out a variety of new paid tiers for access to its SmartThings API, including a $4.99 monthly plan for "non-commercial, individual developers." It won't just be developers that pay the price though. Some more advanced smart home users are likely to fall afoul of the rule change if they directly access the SmartThings API for more flexible smart home controls, or use third-party tools that do the same. "Use of the Home Assistant integration will be affected

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

Apple's Most POWERFUL Computers Won't Get the Upgrade Everyone's EXPECTING

Apple is reportedly skipping the M6 Pro, Max, and Ultra variants in favour of jumping to its M7 chip lineup. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Apple is expected to shake up its usual Mac silicon release strategy, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reporting that there won't be Pro or Max versions of the upcoming M6 chip. Instead, Apple wants to "fast-track technologies that it originally planned to release later" with the M7 launch next year. The Cupertino company will reportedly only rel

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

The AI Companies Building What OpenAI and Nvidia CAN'T

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and Nvidia have largely defined the AI narrative for much of the last four years, and for good reason. Nvidia’s chips power virtually every major AI training run in the world. OpenAI’s ChatGPT became the fastest consumer application in history to reach 100 million users. Anthropic has turned Claude into one of enterprise AI’s most trusted model families. Google DeepMind’s AlphaFold solved a protein-folding problem that stumped scientists for 50 years, work tha

Why Tech Giants Are Spending TRILLIONS to Teach AI Something IMPOSSIBLE

The assignment is charming: I’ve been asked to moderate a panel in a garden in early summer. The problem is that it will require an outfit I don’t own and have no time to find. Easy enough, I think. I use AI every day to summarize transcripts, synthesize financial data, and draft emails. Surely I can outsource this. I open ChatGPT and ask it to find me a dress from my favorite label, Sézane, that’s appropriate for an outdoor professional event. It pulls dresses from the French brand’s catalog th

The Gaming Nightmare Hitting Your WALLET Right Before GTA Arrives

The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is a singular moment, the kind of massive cultural phenomenon that makes people want to go out and buy a console to play it. It is the preeminent modern example of what's known as a "system seller." There's almost certainly a large audience of people who were waiting to buy a console because all they really play on it is GTA, and they haven't needed to upgrade since GTA V. But there's one big problem: At the same time people are getting excited to finally play

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

The Prime Day Discounts on Smart Lights That NEVER Go on Sale

Philips Hue products don’t often see major discounts, which makes this year’s Prime Day deals especially notable. Prices have dropped significantly across much of the company’s smart lighting lineup, with deals on everything from smart bulb starter kits and sleep lamps to smart buttons. In some cases, the lowest prices are available directly from Philips Hue rather than Amazon, so we’ve rounded up the best deals currently available. If you’ve been thinking about investing in Philips Hue, now is

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

The Apple Headphones Deal That Won't Last MUCH Longer

One of the best deals this ongoing Prime Day has been on Apple’s latest flagship headphones. The AirPods Max 2 are still available for a heavily discounted price of $399 ($150 off) at Walmart, even though they sold out at Amazon. Since the Amazon deal kicked and Walmart is out of stock on one of the Max 2’s five colors, it seems this deal is not long for this world. Even discounted to $399 the AirPods Max 2 are still pretty expensive, but it’s a much better price for some fancy headphones. The s

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

The AI Controversy That's Spiraling Out of CONTROL at Anthropic

It's been two weeks since Anthropic took its Mythos-class models offline after a Friday evening ultimatum from the Trump administration. The company sprang into action immediately, sending a barrage of executives to Washington, DC. But updates have been suspiciously lacking, with no resolution in sight. Anthropic declined to comment multiple times this week about the state of the talks, saying there was no news to share. But the lack of news is the story here. After 14 days of high-intensity neg

The Verge·Tech·5d ago

Why Meta Is Betting Your FUTURE on Gambling

Meta is, by and large, a company built on other companies' ideas. It has almost perfected the strategy: wait for a new platform or social mechanic to take off, then either buy or clone it, put it next to Meta's unmatched user base and advertising engine, and watch the money pile up. Well, the next big thing appears to be turning everything into gambling. So why wouldn't Meta make a Polymarket? On this episode of The Vergecast, David and Nilay discuss the reported prediction market app being buil

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

Why Your Health Tracker's ACCURACY Might Not Matter

I would like to thank a decade of running for my apparently beefy legs. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. About three years ago, a doctor told me I had to lose abdominal fat. She didn't care about my lower belly fat. That, she said while pinching me, was subcutaneous fat. What she wanted was for me to target about

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

The Apple Deals That Are Still Worth Your MONEY Before Midnight

The latest iPad Air is still available at its pre-price hike discount. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Amazon’s Prime Day is now in its final day, but whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll still find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 remains at its best price to date, while the AirPods Pro 3 are still on sale for $179. With Apple recently raising prices on several Macs and iPads, now may be one of the last chan

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

Why the Arduino Uno Q Just Got More EXPENSIVE

Arduino's Raspberry Pi-like microcomputer the Uno Q is joining many other devices in getting a price hike this week. The 2GB version of the Uno Q, which is powered by a Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB2210 processor, will increase in price from $44 to $59, while the 4GB model is getting a slightly steeper increase from $59 to $79. If you've been eyeing the Uno Q as a cheaper alternative to Raspberry Pi's current lineup, you have a little over a week to grab either version at the current price as the incr

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

Why Apple Is About to Make iPads MORE Expensive

You can save hundreds on the latest iPad Air. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple just raised prices across its iPad and MacBook lineup. The good news is that many retailers are still selling their inventory at the old prices or far less, which means you can still score some of the best iPad deals we may see in awhile — if ever again. So if you’ve been thinking about picking up a new iPad, now is probably the time to do it. Now the bad news: those discounts are starting to disa

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

Why Tech Giants Are ABANDONING Nvidia for Their Own Chips

Nvidia has dominated the AI chip market for years, but the era of total dependence might be ending.   OpenAI just shared its plans to spice things up with Jalapeño, its custom inference chip built with Broadcom, joining Google, Apple, and SpaceX in a growing list of companies building their way out of single-supplier risk. The goal is less of a […]

TechCrunch·Tech·4d ago
Breaking

The 36 Gaming Deals You Need to See on Prime Day

There are some some sizable discounts on new and recent hits from the last few years for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series X / S for Prime Day. Most Amazon game deals are physical copies, but every so often there’s a better or equivalent price on digital versions, as well as some matched deals at Best Buy. In addition to game deals, we’re also on the hunt for discounted gaming accessories. This is usually a pretty good time to save what you can on things like gaming heads

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

Why You Have HOURS Left Before MacBooks Cost WAY More

Apple just raised the prices on Macs and iPads in response to the rising costs of memory chips, right in the middle of Amazon Prime Day. That means existing discounts (even small ones) on Apple laptops like the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro just became significantly better deals. As an example, the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 that used to start at $1,099 and is currently on sale for $949.99 (at Costco) will soon carry a full retail price of $1,299. That initial $150 discount just became a

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

The FATAL Flaw in Every Company's AI Scaling Strategy

AI was supposed to scale by removing humans. That was the promise. Build the product, automate the interaction, take the human out of the loop, and watch the margins compound. It was the SaaS playbook applied to intelligence. The companies putting AI into real operations are discovering the opposite. The more responsibility you give to AI, the closer you need to be to your customer. Not just at deployment, but continuously. This is the paradox of AI. It scales by moving people closer, not by rem

The Audio Equipment That Will Transform Your LIVING Room in 2026

The rise in popularity of soundbars and powered speakers over the years has diminished the necessity for a stereo receiver, but it’s still one of the most important components in a classic home audio or home theater system. It’s easy to overlook if you’re setting up your first system, especially if you’ve only ever used […]

Variety·Tech·4d ago

The Under-$100 Gadgets You'll REGRET Not Buying Today

Govee’s floor lamps are just $60. | Image: Govee: Prime Day has a funny way of convincing you to buy things you weren’t shopping for in the first place. You sign on intending to buy something sensible you actually need, like a pack of USB-C cables, and an hour later you’ve also added a gadget that can press your coffee maker’s power button and a color-changing smart lamp that syncs to music to your cart.  They aren’t exactly essentials, but they’re the kind of gadgets you never knew you wanted

The Verge·Tech·4d ago

My Favorite Smart Lamps Just Hit Their LOWEST Price Ever

We’ve already rounded up the best Philips Hue deals of Prime Day, but if you’re looking for something a little more budget-friendly, Govee’s latest sale is worth checking out. The company has heavily discounted several of its color-changing smart lamps, including the Table Lamp 2 ($53.99, down from $79.99), Floor Lamp Basic ($59.99, regularly $99.99), the portable Table Lamp Classic ($55.99, down from $79.99), and Uplighter Floor Lamp ($125.99, down from $179.99). I own all but the Portable Tabl

The Verge·Tech·4d ago
Business

The Best Prime Day Deals for Kids That Parents Are BUYING

Amazon’s 2026 Prime Day event is down to its final stretch, but there’s still time to find plenty of deals that make the last-minute scroll worth it. With less than two days left, the sale is still running strong, especially when it comes to toys, games and kid-friendly finds. The toy deals are one of […]

Variety·Business·5d ago

The Critical Leadership Skill No One Is Teaching YOU

In October 1962, with Soviet missiles 80 miles from Florida and his generals demanding airstrikes within days, John F. Kennedy did something his advisors found almost unbearable. He waited. While his advisers urged invasion, Kennedy created what one biographer later called “a space for the situation to breathe.” The crisis ended not because America acted decisively but because Kennedy refused to act prematurely and held that position while every nerve in the room screamed otherwise. We don’t tea

The Hidden Damage Tech Overload Is Doing to Your CAREER

Right now, I have 628 unread emails in my work inbox. That’s in addition to seven unread Signal messages, a few unopened Telegrams, dozens of texts coming in (both personal and professional), and a whole separate Google work suite to contend with for another professional project, with an impossible number of comments appearing daily within the documents therein.  Let’s not forget the various other apps required for work—Asana, Slack, Gusto—not to mention the two-factor authenticators needed to l

The Pride Month Mistake Most Companies Are Still MAKING

“I Love Gay People” I once had a coworker I’m going to call Maggie. And Maggie loved gay people. I know that, because she explicitly told me when she learned I was gay, probably six months into working together.   Up to that point, Maggie and I had collaborated on a few projects, but were in different departments and didn’t socialize outside of work. “I can’t believe you didn’t tell me you were gay!” she exclaimed, before sharing how much she loved going to drag shows, shopping, and watching Bra

Why Everyone Suddenly FEARS This One Word at Work

When I was in HR, I watched managers dodge conversations about accountability like they were land mines. Not because they didn’t care, but because accountability had become synonymous with one thing: firing. Accountability has become corporate profanity. Because when you say it, everyone braces for impact. Here’s what needs to change: Accountability isn’t a disciplinary action. It’s a process. And when managers treat it that way—starting from day one, not “today’s your last day”—everything chang

Why H&M Is CLOSING 128 Stores Across Multiple Regions

The fast-fashion retailer H&M is a staple in many malls and shopping districts across America and much of the rest of the world. The retailer operates more than 4,000 stores in 81 markets globally. But recently, H&M has been closing locations around the world, and its latest earnings report, released this week, reveals that more closures are yet to come. Here’s what you need to know. H&M has closed lots of locations over the last year This week, the Swedish fashion giant H & M Hennes & Mauritz

How Fox, BBC and Mattel Are Reinventing Their Brands for TOMORROW

Day 3 of the Variety in the C-Suite in collaboration with Canva featured more lively discussion on the beach from marketing pros in entertainment and other industries — with a common thread of how they’re looking to stretch their brands in new directions amid shifts in tech and consumer behavior. Execs speaking on stage at the […]

Variety·Business·5d ago
Breaking

What Top Execs at Cannes Just Revealed About AI's REAL Impact

When it comes to deploying daunting new technologies like AI, leaders in media, sports and entertainment shouldn’t be afraid to do hard things. That was a key takeaway from the Variety “Strictly Business” Podcast Live presented by AWS & Deloitte, held this week at Cannes Lions (under a blazing-hot sun!). The special recording of “Strictly […]

Variety·Business·4d ago

Apple Just SHUT DOWN Its First Unionized Store — Here's What Happened

In 2022, an Apple Store outside of Baltimore became the first in the U.S. to unionize, fueled by worker frustrations over how they were treated during the pandemic. Two years later, they won a contract that enshrined protections that seemed designed to enable other workers to follow in their footsteps. The contract secured a cap on the number of temporary workers Apple could hire and carved out a process by which the union could pursue cases on behalf of workers who they believed had been unfair

Breaking

What This Billionaire's $158 MILLION Payment to Epstein Just REVEALED

Billionaire investor Leon Black said Friday that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a yearslong relationship in which he paid the disgraced financier $158 million, but insisted he committed no criminal wrongdoing as he appeared before the House Oversight Committee. Black is the 16th person to appear before the committee as part of their broader investigation into the web of wealth and influence around Epstein. Before entering the closed-door deposition, Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., the House commit

The AI COLLAPSE That Just Wiped Out Billions in Tech Wealth

It one of the worst weeks for tech stocks of the year, and Wall Street spent much of it confronting a question it had been too euphoric to ask: what exactly are we getting for all this AI spending?

After 36 Hours of Prime Day Coverage, This Is What I ACTUALLY Bought

I’m ready for the Vamplier weekend. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge We’ve covered so many deals during Prime Day that my head is spinning. But after four days of doing our damndest to try and help folks save money, the thing I’m most hyped for is a simple tool for fixing my most egregious mistakes. I bought a pair of Vampliers. If you’re unfamiliar, Vampliers are Japanese-made pliers designed for one simple task: removing stripped screws. I don’t even remember when I first heard o

Politics

What the Supreme Court Just Took Away From Thousands of IMMIGRANTS

The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians  AP News Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda  CNN Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power Over Immigration With TPS and Southern Border Decisions  The New York Times Court allows Trump administration to end removal protections for Syrian and Haitian nationals  SCOTUSblog WATCH: Stephen Miller says 'America's doors are closed fully to asylum seekers' after Supreme Court r

The Republican Blocking the House to Get the Senate MOVING

To get the Senate moving, this Republican is jamming up the House  Politico Trump’s fixation on election overhaul bill derails GOP agenda on Capitol Hill  CNN Trump’s latest declaration of an emergency leaves GOP allies scrambling again  The Washington Post Trump Urges Republican Allies to Stop Legislative Blockade  Bloomberg.com Trump's obsession with SAVE America Act drives Congress into a standoff  CBS News

The Hispanic Caucus Question Nobody Wants to ANSWER

Will the Hispanic Caucus welcome Darializa Avila Chevalier?  Politico Darializa Avila Chevalier shares her priorities for Congress  Spectrum News NY1 Espaillat senior adviser made racist and Islamophobic comments about congressional challenger  City & State New York Six Things to Know About Democratic Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier  WSJ Who Is Darializa Avila Chevalier?  The New York Times

Breaking

The Rent Decision That Just Changed Everything for NYC TENANTS

New York City passes rent freeze, in line with Mamdani campaign promise  The Washington Post Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Is Approved by New York City Board  The New York Times Rent Guidelines Board freezes rents, marking win for Mamdani  Spectrum News NY1 Final Rent Guidelines Board vote approves 2-year freeze, fulfilling Mayor Mamdani's campaign pledge  ABC7 New York NYC Rent Guidelines Board approves 2-year rent freeze, fulfilling Mamdani campaign pledge  Gothamist

The Supreme Court Ruling That Just Handed Trump His Biggest VICTORY

Supreme court hands Trump administration big win with rulings on key immigration cases – live  The Guardian Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda  CNN Trump news at a glance: US asylum policy slated to change after supreme court ruling  The Guardian Justices Clash on Whether Race Played a Role in Trump’s Bid to Deport Haitians  The New York Times Supreme Court allows Trump to remove protections from thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants  NBC News

Why Trump Just Rescued the Speaker From His Own Party's REBELLION

Trump throws Mike Johnson a lifeline on the SAVE Act  Axios Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?  AP News Trump keeps sabotaging legislation over a voting bill. Here's what's in it  NPR Johnson Says He Will Send Housing Bill to Trump  The New York Times What's in the housing affordability bill that Trump refused to sign  PBS

The Supreme Court Ruling That Could Send Thousands Back to CHAOS

Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian migrants  BBC Haiti’s World Cup run ends with a Supreme Court ruling striking a blow to many fans  CNN Springfield residents rally in support of Haitian community after Supreme Court TPS ruling  10TV Justices Clash on Whether Race Played a Role in Trump’s Bid to Deport Haitians  The New York Times Supreme court conservatives accused of advancing ‘white-supremacist agenda’  The Guardian

Why California's Richest Are TERRIFIED of This Ballot Measure

California billionaire tax headed for ballot despite top Democrats’ opposition  The Washington Post California wealth tax fight moves to voters  Politico California Will Vote on a Billionaire Tax. Billionaires Aren’t Happy.  The New York Times California billionaire tax will appear on ballot after deadline for deal passes  The Guardian Your November ballot: See the 14 measures California voters will decide  CalMatters

The BILLIONAIRE Tax That Could Upend California's FUTURE

Controversial billionaire tax proposal will appear on November ballot  Los Angeles Times California’s proposed billionaire tax: what you need to know  The Guardian California Will Vote on a Billionaire Tax. Billionaires Aren’t Happy.  The New York Times California wealth tax fight moves to voters  Politico Your November ballot: See the 14 measures California voters will decide  CalMatters

Breaking

Trump's Latest Emergency Declaration Has His Own Party PANICKING

Trump’s latest declaration of an emergency leaves GOP allies scrambling again  The Washington Post Anna Paulina Luna has paralyzed the House, and fellow Republicans are mystified  Politico 'As long as it takes': Trump allies freeze House floor to pressure Senate on voter ID bill  Fox News The SAVE Act Comes for Everything  The American Prospect Trump Urges Republican Allies to Stop Legislative Blockade  Bloomberg.com

Trump's New Gadget That Wants Your Money RIGHT NOW

Yours for $499 (plus tax and an indeterminate amount of time for processing and shipping). | Screenshot: Trump Mobile Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We still don't have the phones we preordered yet, but this week the T1 hit open sale, no deposit required. Trump Mobile's T1 Phone is now available for anyone to buy directly. The phone has previously trickled out to a small number of preorder customers - though The Verge is still waiting for both of its

The $500 Million Plan to Save Your Job From AI

On June 25, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo launched Raise Us, an initiative to confront what she calls America’s missing piece: a people strategy to match its technology strategy. Raimondo explains how she built a $500 million war chest, secured bipartisan backing, and signed up launch partners from Bank of America to Anthropic before the ink was dry. The problem of AI displacement is a serious one, and Raimondo’s solution is nothing short of a collective reinvention of how Amer

The Supreme Court Just Handed Trump His MOST POWERFUL Weapon Yet

Recent rulings have bolstered president’s pitiless campaign against people of colour fleeing violence and disaster In the US supreme court, it seems Donald Trump has found loyalists in his crusade against immigration and immigrants. In a pair of rulings Thursday, the court allowed the Trump administration to end humanitarian protections that have granted people from Haiti and Syria the right to live and work legally in the US for more than a decade, and cleared way for the government to turn awa

How Political Cartoonists Are Skewering This Week's CHAOS

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

The Supreme Court Ruling That Has Immigrants and Factory Owners TERRIFIED

Nursing homes, factory owners and immigrants brace for fallout from Supreme Court ruling  The Washington Post Supreme Court upholds Trump’s attack on asylum  The Hill After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US  CNN WATCH: Stephen Miller says 'America's doors are closed fully to asylum seekers' after Supreme Court rulings  PBS Immigration Hard-Liners Repeatedly Lost in Court Before Justices Ruled in Their Favor  The New York Times

The Trump Insider Who Just Admitted What He Did With CLASSIFIED Files

Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty in classified files case  The Washington Post John Bolton, Former Trump Adviser, Pleads Guilty in Classified Information Case  The New York Times Ex-US national security adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified information case  The Times of Israel Live updates: Pentagon moves divide GOP; Donald Trump to address Faith & Freedom event  The Hill Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents  BBC

The Supreme Court Decision That Will Change ROUNDUP Forever

Thousands of people who say Roundup caused their cancer were dealt a blow in court this week when the Supreme Court opted to protect the weedkiller’s parent company from a flood of lawsuits. In a 7-2 decision issued on Thursday, the country’s highest court said that the German pharmaceutical company Bayer can’t be sued at the state level over claims that it did not sufficiently warn consumers about cancer risks associated with the herbicide Roundup. Bayer owns Monsanto, which makes Roundup. The

Texas Just Made the Bible REQUIRED Reading for Every Student

Texas makes Bible passages required reading for public school students  The Guardian Texas State Board of Education votes to require millions of students to study Bible stories  CNN Texas school board to vote on required Bible readings in public education  AP News Texas becomes first state to mandate students read the Bible in public school  Houston Chronicle Texas leaders to vote on controversial social studies, reading list changes  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

The Court Ruling That Could CHANGE How You Vote

Trump’s latest attack on mail-in voting fell apart in court this week. On Thursday, a federal judge blocked the Postal Service from withholding mail-in ballots in states that refuse to give the federal government a list of their voters. The decision struck a major blow to Trump’s plan to seize more federal control over state-run elections. In March, Trump issued an executive order directing the Postal Service to restrict who receives ballots through the mail. The order was a sharp escalation in

Why Harvey Weinstein's Legal Battle Just Took an UNEXPECTED Turn

An appeals court on Friday rejected Harvey Weinstein’s bid to overturn his rape conviction in Los Angeles, but ordered a lower court judge to resentence him. Weinstein, 74, was convicted in 2022 of sexually assaulting a model at the L.A.-Italia Film Festival, and sentenced to 16 years in prison. On appeal, his lawyers argued that […]

Variety·Politics·4d ago

10 Jurors Said He's INNOCENT. He Faces Trial AGAIN in October.

10 jurors said Palisades Fire suspect isn’t guilty. Now he faces an October retrial  AP News Mistrial declared in Palisades fire arson case, a stunning blow to feds  Los Angeles Times Jonathan Rinderknecht: Judge declares mistrial in arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect  ABC7 Los Angeles Judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire arson trial after jury deadlocks  CNN Judge declares mistrial in case against man accused of sparking deadly California fire  BBC

Judge Holds Prosecutors in CONTEMPT Over What They Said About Defendant

Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about the defendant  Politico Judge for Charlie Kirk shooting case holds prosecutor in contempt, keeps death penalty on the table  CNN US judge holds prosecutor in contempt in Charlie Kirk murder case  Al Jazeera Prosecutor in Charlie Kirk shooting case held in contempt by judge  The Guardian Prosecutors in Kirk Case Found in Contempt for Media Statement  The New York Times

International

The DISASTER That Just Buried Thousands Under Venezuela's RUBBLE

Live updates: Massive search and rescue effort underway after Venezuela quakes kill at least 188 people  CNN Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped in rubble after major twin earthquakes  Reuters What made the deadly Venezuelan earthquakes different  NPR Inter Miami CF Foundation and the City of Doral Unite to Support Venezuela  Inter Miami CF Church Leaders Express Solidarity Following Earthquakes in Venezuela  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

Why Iran Just ATTACKED a Vessel in the World's Most Critical WATERWAY

Iran-U.S. Updates: Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"  CBS News Iran strikes vessel pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz  CNN UN says Hormuz evacuation halted after ship struck in Iranian attack  The Times of Israel Iran behind attack on cargo vessel near Oman in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. official tells MS NOW  CNBC Iran strikes cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz  The Hill

Why Dozens of World Leaders Are Suddenly FLOCKING to Beijing

China’s leader wants to promote his alternative to the current world order, and his efforts are being assisted by a capricious US Xi Jinping meets Bangladesh’s new prime minister on Friday, the latest in a wave of world leaders to visit Beijing this year as the Chinese leader builds his influence and economic ties, and seeks to “shift the balance of power” away from the west. Xi’s meeting with Tarique Rahman comes less than two weeks after the Chinese leader welcomed Myanmar’s military chief-tu

The Moment Everything UNRAVELED for Britain's Leader

Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister's downfall  BBC Starmer’s obsession with integrity accidentally turned him into an epic hypocrite  The i Paper I warned you Starmer would implode in office  owenjones.news The Good, the Bad, and the Starmerian  Open Magazine Keir Starmer Was the Perfect Man for the Times  American Enterprise Institute - AEI

Why Iran Just Attacked a Ship on a UN-Backed PEACE Route

Iran strikes cargo ship on U.N.-backed route in Strait of Hormuz  The Washington Post Iran strikes vessel pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz  CNN Oil prices climb after attack in Strait of Hormuz halts evacuation plan  Al Jazeera Iran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Undermining Efforts to Restore Traffic  The New York Times Iran-U.S. Updates: Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"  CBS News

Ukraine's SECRET Weapon That's Making Russia's Defenses USELESS

Ukraine’s Growing Drone Armada Is Overwhelming Russia’s Air Defenses  WSJ What U.S. Special Operations Veterans Are Learning From Ukraine's War  Forbes Ukrainian commander says the way NATO's trying to develop naval drones makes him uneasy  Business Insider The Rise of Autonomous Drone Warfare  EE Times Kyiv using AI-powered Hornet drones to strike deep into Russian territory  France 24

China's NEW Weapon Against Foreign Powers Will Change EVERYTHING

China Sharpens Tools for Hitting Back at Foreign Sanctions  WSJ Oil trade: Beijing bans companies from complying with US sanctions  table.media Morning News | The draft amendment to the People's Bank of China Law aims to clarify the legal status of digital renminbi; South Korea will transfer about 40 unregistered virtual asset service providers to law enforcement agencies  ChainCatcher China Unveils First Financial Framework Law to Boost Yuan as Dollar Wavers  Seoul Economic Daily China mulls re

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South Korea's Plan to Transform Half a Million Soldiers Into THIS

All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence minister All of South Korea’s military forces will be trained as drone operators in a sweeping overhaul of its warfare strategy, the defence minister has said. “All soldiers should be able to use drones like a second personal firearm,” Ahn Gyu-back, who heads the defence ministry in Seoul, said on Friday. Continue reading...

The 'Party of the Poor' Ambassador With MILLIONS in Assets

Alejandro Gertz Manero’s cars and properties contrast starkly with Morena party’s long association with austerity With his million-dollar jewellery collection and his two Rolls-Royces, Mexico’s new ambassador to the UK will fit right in with the Mayfair crowd. Former attorney general Alejandro Gertz Manero was appointed to the post by President Claudia Sheinbaum last year, but only recently disclosed his financial assets. Continue reading...

The Frantic Race Against Time as Bodies Remain TRAPPED Beneath Rubble

“We hope to rescue as many living people as possible’, says the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, but authorities fear the death toll will be in the thousands A senior American military official has arrived in Venezuela’s capital Caracas to oversee US relief efforts, the US Southern Command (Southcom), whose area of responsibility covers Latin America and the Caribbean, said. US Marine Corps Maj Gen Kevin Jarrard is serving as the senior Southcom official on the ground to coordinate relief oper

The DEADLY Heat About to Shatter Records Across Europe

Extreme heat continues to impact daily life – and sporting events – across Europe. Plus, a tornado in Russia Temperatures are forecast to rise dramatically in parts of central and northern Europe this weekend as the intense heatwave continues. In Germany and Poland, highs of up to or exceeding 40C (104F) are expected on both Saturday and Sunday, days after swathes of France experienced similar extreme temperatures. The Austrian Grand Prix, taking place this weekend in Spielberg, has declared a h

A Woman Just Got THREE YEARS in Prison for What She Posted Online

Sentencing of 27-year-old Sadia Moalim Ali condemned by former president and prime ministers as well as rights groups A rickshaw driver in Somalia has been sentenced to three years in prison for comments she made on social media, in a case that has caught the public’s attention and provoked outrage in the country. Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old nursing graduate, was originally charged with insulting government institutions and incitement to commit a crime, but convicted only of the former. Her

The Race Against TIME as Hundreds Remain Trapped Beneath RUBBLE

Live updates: Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake victims as global relief effort gains pace  CNN The coastal state battered by Venezuela’s earthquakes is no stranger to tragedy  CNN Venezuela’s quakes were the strongest in over a century  AP News RELEASE: SOUTHCOM Leadership Arrives in Venezuela to Coordinate Earthquake Relief Support  southcom.mil Aid worker talks about ongoing rescue and relief efforts after Venezuelan earthquakes  NPR

Iran Just Struck a Ship as Peace Talks Hit a WALL

U.S.-Iran Latest: Slow progress on peace deal as Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz, Hezbollah balks at disarming  CBS News Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz  CNN Iran-U.S. Updates: Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"  CBS News U.S. crude oil falls below $70, resuming losses after attack on cargo ship near Oman  CNBC After Attacking Cargo Ship, Iran Presses Its Claim to Authority Over Strait  The New York Times

Why Venezuela's Death Toll Just DOUBLED Overnight

Delcy Rodríguez says foreign rescue teams are arriving but people are angry at official response and limited resources Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has vowed to fight to save “as many people as possible” as the official death toll from the country’s worst earthquake in more than a century almost doubled, but frustration was growing at the perceived sluggishness of the government’s response. Rodríguez said on Friday that the official death toll had risen to 589, with nearly 3,0

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The Venezuela Earthquake That Came Without WARNING

Worst incident of its kind in country for more than 125 years leaves many searching for multiple family members – and pleading for international help Scenes of destruction after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela – visual guide Nearly all of Ligia Level’s family lived in a trio of apartment blocks along Hotel Avenue, a seafront sweep of palm-specked resorts and high-rise condos along Venezuela’s Caribbean coast. When a powerful “doublet” of earthquakes jolted the region on Wednesday afternoon, th

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Europe's Heat Wave Just SHATTERED Every Record Ever Kept

Heat wave blasting Europe is the worst ever recorded, researchers say  The Washington Post Europe’s record-shattering heat wave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ just a few decades ago. Here’s why  CNN Europe heatwave shattering temperature records: UN  Yahoo France’s heat this week was worse than a dire scenario imagined for 2050  The Washington Post Fossil fuel emissions have rapidly worsened European heatwaves in just a few decades  World Weather Attribution

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Why Canada's PM Residence Is Literally UNINHABITABLE

Various issues – including a rodent infestation and mold – have left the historic, sprawling Ottawa estate empty 10 Downing Street has two things: mice and a chief mouser. For more than a decade, an officially recognized feline has kept the residence’s rodent infestation to a minimum. Over a similar period, the official residence of Canada’s prime minister has seen an unchecked explosion of rodents. Continue reading...

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The Rapist Who FAKED His Death and Fled to Scotland Just Met His REAL End

Nicholas Rossi: Rapist who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in US hospital  BBC Convicted rapist Nicholas Rossi dies in prison  KSL.com Nicholas Alahverdian dies in Utah, report says  WJAR Nicholas Rossi dies in custody after discontinuing medical treatment  KUTV Nicholas Rossi, the US rapist who faked his death and fled to Scotland in bid to escape justice, dies  Sky News

A Small Plane Just Hit Beijing's TALLEST Building

Small Plane Crashes Into Tallest Building in Beijing  The New York Times Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper  CNN Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say  Yahoo Plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building; damage reported  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB Plane That Crashed Into Beijing’s Tallest Building Usually Used For Pilot Training, Report Says  Forbes

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The STRIKE That Just Shattered Iran's Ceasefire GAMBLE

The attack comes as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-period of no hostilities as they hold talks to end their war.

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Three Massive Earthquakes Just Hit—Scientists Say It's Not What You THINK

5.6-magnitude California tremor, 7.2-magnitude temblor in Japan and two quakes in Venezuela all struck within hours A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a rural part of northern California on Wednesday. Hours later, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the northern coast of Japan and two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela in a devastating mass casualty event. The tremors happened in the span of eight hours, prompting online speculation over whether they were related. Continue reading...

What Scientists Found in TWO WEEKS That Proves We Know NOTHING About the Ocean

Experts worked in ocean midwater off Brazil at near-record speeds thanks to cutting-edge tech A marine biology expedition in international waters off the coast of Brazil has discovered 31 new species in just two weeks. The researchers believe the speed at which the species were found and identified may be a record, in part because of the cutting-edge technology designed and built by the science and engineering team. For the first time on board a ship, the researchers were able to observe the liv

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The Unexpected Way These Weight Loss Drugs Are Rewiring Your SENSES

Some GLP-1 users report changes in their taste and smell, according to a new study. Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images Researchers report that GLP-1 drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes may impair a person’s sense of taste and smell. Experts say taste and smell dysfunction doesn’t appear to be a common side effect of GLP-1s, which are widely prescribed for weight loss. The weight loss benefits of these medications likely outweigh any negative effects on smell and taste. GLP-1 medications prescribe

The Psychological Shift That Happens When You STOP Eating

Researchers compared intermittent fasting with calorie counting and found that people following fasting protocols thought about food less often. Anchiy/Getty Images A recent study found that people who bounce from one diet to another — or “yo-yo dieters” — may have better results following an intermittent fasting diet plan.  The study compared intermittent fasting to traditional calorie counting for weight loss.  The results suggest that people following intermittent fasting experienced psyc

Why HHS Is Rewriting Testosterone Therapy WARNINGS

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 Knicks Fan Who Nearly Died as FDA Expands Life-Saving DRUG Access

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

The Tiny Lump 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 Simple Routine 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

How This 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

Why That Sunscreen Advice on TikTok Could Be DANGEROUS

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

The Household Chores That Count as REAL Exercise

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

The First Over-the-Counter Device That Lets Kids Monitor Their BLOOD Sugar

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

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The $50 Secret That Could Transform Medicare for 14 MILLION Americans

An estimated 14 million Medicare Part D recipients could obtain Wegovy, Foundayo, and Zepbound for $50 per month. Johner Images/Getty Images Federal officials announced the launch of a Medicare GLP-1 Bridge pilot program that reduces the cost of certain GLP-1 medications prescribed for weight loss. Under the program, Wegovy, Foundayo, and Zepbound KwikPens will cost $50 per month for eligible participants enrolled in Medicare Part D plans. The program begins on July 1 and continues through D

The UNEXPECTED Way Weight Loss Drugs Are Changing Human BEHAVIOR

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

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

The 300 Ebola Patients Who Just VANISHED Without a Trace

Fears over ‘huge, huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of cases and deaths by September The whereabouts of almost 300 people who have tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently unknown, according to Africa’s top public health official. The humanitarian crisis amid the conflict in the affected areas means more than 1 million people are living in camps to which health workers have no access, Dr Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa

The COVID Study the CDC BLOCKED Is Finally Out — And It's REVEALING

A study on COVID-19 vaccines that was previously blocked by the CDC’s acting director was published in a medical journal. luis velasco/Stocksy A COVID-19 vaccine efficacy study that had previously been blocked by the CDC was published in a scientific journal. Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya blocked the study from appearing in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), prompting months of criticism. The study affirmed that COVID-19 vaccines reduced the risk of hospitalizatio

The CONTROVERSIAL Drug That Could Change Sports FOREVER

GLP-1 drugs can provide benefits that may boost an athlete’s performance, but do these medications give them the competitive edge? Getty Images/The Good Brigade Debates are emerging over whether GLP-1 drugs boost athletic performance. However, experts say the loss of lean mass associated with using these drugs may cancel out any competitive advantages. They say it’s essential to consider the legitimate medical uses of these medications before setting policy. More data is needed before sports

The ONE Thing That Could Make Your Weight Loss Drug 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

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The Tiny Nation That's Making the World Cup Feel Like a MIRACLE

Cape Verdeans in Britain feeling ‘incredibly proud’ after team’s hard-fought draws against Spain and Uruguay World Cup live – latest updates For as long as she can remember, 13-year-old Lauryn struggled to find a map that included Cape Verde. Now, to her great delight, the tiny African island nation is finally centre stage. “Seeing our country shown across the world at the World Cup makes me feel incredibly proud,” Lauryn says. “After the first match, everyone was talking about Cape Verde. Peo

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The HIGH-TECH Secrets Behind This Year's World Cup Uniforms

Heat. Moisture. National pride. These were top of mind as Nike designed its uniform kits for this year’s World Cup, including for football powerhouses France and Brazil as well as the U.S. and Canada in their role as host nations. In a tournament that has seen storm delays and temperatures hovering around 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) in some locations, the first step was to ensure players’ performance and comfort. Phil McCartney, chief innovation, design and product officer for Nike, said

You Can Now Watch World Cup Games at 35,000 FEET — Here's How

Soccer fans may soon be able to catch more than just flights while traveling this summer on one of America’s largest airlines. Just in time for the world’s largest sporting event—the FIFA World Cup—travelers will be able to stream live entertainment on some United Airlines flights with Starlink Wi-Fi, thanks to a collaboration with DirecTV. The experience, which includes a number of live TV channels, will continue through July 20 on “as many as 150 Starlink-enabled aircraft,” according to a Unit

The Lionel Messi Statue So SHOCKING We Can't Even Show You

Lionel Messi just got a new 85-foot statue. While it is not the only structure built in honor of the Argentine soccer legend, it is for sure the most talked-about. Unveiled in the small town of Cutral Có, Argentina, in the Patagonia region, the player’s latest statue arrives at the same time as Messi returns to the international stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as well as his 39th birthday. NEW: Argentina unveils an 85-foot tall Lionel Messi statue. pic.twitter.com/Uq9WTC8qfg — Polymarket (@

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Why Teletubbies Just Showed Up at a PRIDE Party in Cannes

And the award for best party at Cannes Lions goes to … There isn’t such a recognition (yet) from the annual festival of creativity for marketeers and advertisers in the South of France. But in 2026, that honor might as well go to Canva, the industry leading all in-one visual communication platform, for hosting a […]

What Avatar's Creators Had to CUT From Season 2

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 2 of the live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” now streaming on Netflix. Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is back for Season 2, following Aang’s (Gordon Cormier) journey to learn earthbending from the young, blind mentor Toph Beifong (Miyako), just as in the second season of the […]

The Music Video Where Insecurity Becomes a VILLAIN

“Obsession” meets “Off Campus” in Sombr’s new music video for “My Body Isn’t Ready,” which stars Inde Navarrette and Josh Heuston. The song, one of the young rocker’s most vulnerable to date, sees Sombr overcome by insecurities. “I like you but my body isn’t ready / I want you but the mirror won’t let me,” […]

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The 'Mildred Pierce' Star Who Just Passed at 98

Ann Blyth, who drew a 1946 Oscar nomination for her memorable performance as the spoiled, selfish daughter of Joan Crawford’s hard-working, devoted title character in the classic film “Mildred Pierce,” died Wednesday. She was 98. KABC’s George Pennachio reported her death. The dark beauty was also noted for her roles in prison drama “Brute Force” (1947), Mario […]

The Actor Who Never Imagined Himself as Bond But Might BECOME Him

When Netflix released the first “Enola Holmes” in 2020, audiences watched “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown reinvent herself as the eccentric, fourth-wall-breaking detective. They also met a breakout newcomer: Louis Partridge. Six years later, at the world premiere of “Enola Holmes 3,” Partridge says he’s learned to navigate fame “in various ways, sometimes better […]

The Second 'Love Island' Star FIRED for Using a Racial Slur

For the second time this season, a “Love Island USA” contestant has been kicked off the show for using the n-word. Casa Amor participant Alannah Keyser will no longer appear on Season 8, Peacock has confirmed, after videos surfaced on social media of her singing along to the n-word in a song. Additionally, users have […]

The Anime Series Crunchyroll Just Locked Down for 2027

Crunchyroll has acquired the international streaming rights for the eagerly anticipated upcoming anime series “Kagurabachi.” Additionally, the streamer has confirmed actor Katsuyuki Konishi has joined the Japanese voice cast as Togo Shiba and unveiled a new teaser featuring a first look at the character in the “Kagurabachi” anime TV series. The previously announced cast for […]

Why This Celebrity QUIT the Drug Everyone's Taking for Weight Loss

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

The Four-Year Deal That Could Save Hollywood Jobs From EXTINCTION

The Directors Guild of America has voted to ratify a four-year contract intended to preserve members’ jobs amid a historic downturn in film and TV production. Christopher Nolan, the DGA president, and Russell Hollander, the national executive director, told members Thursday that the contract had been approved “overwhelmingly.” “Throughout this process, our focus was clear: […]

The SHOCKING Finale That Left 'The Bear' Fans Devastated

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Original Beef of Chicagoland,” the series finale of “The Bear,” now streaming on Hulu. The real restaurant was the friendships they made along the way.  That’s basically the hyper-earnest thesis of “The Bear,” which aired its series finale on Hulu on Thursday. Sure, the titular restaurant can […]

The EPIC Director Who Just Revealed What's Left to FILM

The films of S.S. Rajamouli have consistently pushed the scale of Indian filmmaking – with blockbusters such as “RRR,” before that the “Baahubali” films. His upcoming feature “Varanasi,” set to release in April 2027, is set to go even further – set across thousands of years and locations as remote and Antarctica, the plot seeing […]

The Horror Thriller That Accidentally Became a COMEDY

From “The Best Man” director Malcom D. Lee and “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” scribe Alan B. McElroy, Peacock’s new horror thriller, “Strung,” is an absurd, campy film offering that leans fully into the ridiculous. “Strung” follows a naive violinist whose new role as a private music tutor for an affluent family leads […]

The Haunting New Film That's Already Creating BUZZ

Greek writer/director Alexis Alexiou has unveiled his third feature and his first since 2015’s award-winning “Wednesday 04.45.” “Sea of Glass,” now complete, is a country noir road movie following two women in an off-season Greek seaside resort who unexpectedly come together to confront the past, family stereotypes and the closed provincial community. The film has […]

Disney's New Short Brings Back THAT Character Everyone Loves

Disney announced Friday a new short at Annecy: “Lilo & Scratch.” “For the first time in five years, we have a new theatrical short,” said director Fawn Veerasunthorn, adding: “We are in this room because every single one of us loves animation.” It takes place shortly after the first film, and everyone’s favorite troublemaker Stitch […]

Netflix Just Set a New 'Monster of Florence' Project — And the Director's Past Is CHILLING

Netflix has greenlit a new three-episode installment of its Italian original “The Monster of Florence,” the serial killer series directed by genre specialist Stefano Sollima. The first four-episode chapter launched from the 2025 Venice Film Festival before dropping on the streaming giant, where it rapidly rose to the top of Netflix’s global non-English-language shows chart. […]

The AI Film Festival That Made Me STOP Fearing Robot Directors

Hello again from Fast Company and welcome to Plugged In. A quick housekeeping note: We will be off next week. See you on July 10. Last week, I attended a film festival in Los Angeles. It felt, well, festive, with a step-and-repeat backdrop for photo ops, celebratory cocktails, and an enthusiastic full house for the evening’s program of 10 short movies. The most notable thing about the event, however, was what it didn’t have: any films created using old-timey techniques such as pointing a camera

What This TV Host Said on a Podcast That ENDED His Career

Australia’s popular “Today” TV host Karl Stefanovic has spokenn out following his exit from Nine Entertainment, posting a video to YouTube declaring himself “free, truly independent” and framing the split as a stand for editorial principle — days after an episode of his podcast “The Karl Stefanovic Show” featuring U.K. far-right agitator Tommy Robinson. “Nine […]

Adidas Just Won the Grand Prix for a Collaboration Nobody Saw COMING

The 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity recognized the best creative campaigns across entertainment, design and craft categories. Sports apparel and footwear maker Adidas’ tie-up with English band Oasis winning the top prize in the Entertainment Lions category. The festival’s Entertainment Lions award celebrates “creativity that turns branded content into culture.” From 656 total […]

The Films That Just Dominated the Raindance AWARDS

Daryl Chase’s “Macbeth” won Best U.K. Feature at this year’s Raindance Film Festival, with Marie-Elsa Sgualdo’s “Silent Rebellion” winning Best International Feature, Katie Camosy’s “Gaslit” winning Best Documentary Feature and Rob Alicea’s “Serena” taking home the festival’s inaugural Best Horror Feature award. Winners of the festival’s 34th edition were announced this Friday ahead of the […]

The $25 Million Animation About ANIMALS Making Pastries

Studio TF1 is making one of its most significant investments in animated features in recent memory, boarding “Yes Chef,” an original $25 million family comedy set inside the high-pressure, fur-flying world of a televised pastry competition. The ambitious project, unveiled during the Annecy Animation Film Festival, is being produced by Studio TF1 and Matthieu Zeller’s […]

The Supergirl Question Everyone's Asking About Office PETS

Step aside, Superman. Almost one year after the most recent DC reboot, it’s time for Supergirl to fly onto the big screen—accompanied by her trusty canine companion, Krypto. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow hits theaters today and showcases the special relationship between pets and their owners. While the average employee might not have superpowers, many can relate to wanting a furry friend around all the time, even in the office. And many more may want to after Supergirl opens. The movie’s predeces

What Beyoncé Told Chloe Bailey That Changed EVERYTHING

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains mild spoilers for “Strung.” Nostalgic for erotic thrillers of the ‘90s like “Sleeping with the Enemy” or “Basic Instinct?” Then “Strung” is the movie for you. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee (“Girls Trip”) and debuting June 26 on Peacock, the film tells the twisty tale of Laila (Chloe Bailey), a […]

The Forgotten Musician Who Influenced Today's Biggest ROCK Stars

When pioneering producer and filmmaker Kirsty Bell set out to make a film about legendary American musician Eddie Cochran, she didn’t want to merely chronicle his brief career. Looking back at the musician’s work, who died while touring the U.K. in 1960, aged just 21, Bell felt she needed to “bring him back to life.” […]

The Veteran Anchor Who Just Announced Her MSNBC Exit

The divide between so-called “creator media” and mainstream TV news continues to narrow — and quickly. Starting on Sunday, June 28, MS NOW will move away from featuring live, hosted hours after 6 p.m. on weekends and instead fill its schedule largely with taped video podcasts, expanding its use of a popular Saturday-night program from […]

Genndy Tartakovsky's Next Series Just Got the GREEN Light

“Heist Brothers,” an animated action comedy first teased by Genndy Tartakovsky at 2024’s Annecy as “Heist Safari,” has now been fully greenlit for series by Adult Swim.  The news looks like some of the biggest at this year’s Adult Swim Studio Focus, a fixture on Friday at Annecy which draws to a close the big […]

The LGBTQ+ Rom-Com That Just Landed a Major DEAL

U.K.-based Rapt Films has acquired worldwide sales rights for “Before I Do,” Gary Jaffe’s LGBTQ+ rom-com starring Cole Doman and Michael Hsu Rosen. The film, which is world premiering at Frameline festival on Friday, follows a “lakeside bachelor party weekend that devolves into riotous chaos when the groom realizes his latent romantic feelings for an […]

The Dark Academia Novel Being Transformed Into Something UNEXPECTED

Microdrama platform ReelShort has adapted New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy’s dark academia novel “Things I Wanted to Say” as an original vertical series. The show marks the first screen outing for the Lancaster Prep franchise, an eight-book series that has attracted a substantial following on BookTok. A trailer has been released. The series […]

How One Author's Debut Novel Became a Prime Video HIT

When Carley Fortune started writing her debut novel Every Summer After, she had one goal: to create something for herself. Frustrated by corporate pressures, the then-executive editor of Refinery29 Canada returned to the lake where she grew up.  Everything that followed—five best-selling books published in five years, two projects in development at Netflix, a television adaptation charting in the top 10 on Amazon Prime Video, and the mania surrounding her romances set in idyllic nooks of Canada—

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Why Pixar's 'Ratatouille' Sequel Will NEVER Happen

Hopes for a “Ratatouille” sequel are being shot down by director Brad Bird, who said in an interview with Collider that he has no interest in continuing the story of the rodent chef Remy. Pixar often franchises its beloved movies, from “Finding Nemo” to “The Incredibles” and “Toy Story” (the fifth installment just opened in […]

The Superhero Movie That Just Dominated Opening NIGHT

The box office is going up, up and away once again with “Supergirl,” DC Studios’ follow-up to last year’s “Superman,” opening in theaters this weekend. The Warner Bros. film, starring “House of the Dragon’s” Milly Alcock as Superman’s cousin, made $7.8 million in previews at the box office. It earned $13 million globally. “Supergirl” is […]

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The INTIMATE Conversations Olivia Wilde's Cast Had to Prep for Filming

Olivia Wilde’s last directing effort, “Don’t Worry Darling,” in 2022 was marred by controversy and messy behind-the-scenes gossip. From Wilde’s falling out with the film’s original star Shia LaBeouf and her romance with his replacement Harry Styles to alleged bad blood between her and lead actress Florence Pugh, behind-the-scenes “Don’t Worry Darling” overshadowed the actual […]

The Stranger Things Reunion You Didn't See COMING

David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown, who co-starred on “Stranger Things” together for five seasons, will once again share the screen. Netflix has announced a straight-to-series order for the pair to star in and executive produce an untitled Jack Thorne spy thriller from A24. Thorne not only co-created Emmys juggernaut “Adolescence” and “Lord of the […]

The Teen Political Drama That Could Be Hulu's Next HIT

Hulu has given out a pilot order to the drama “Young Americans,” Variety has learned. The pilot hails from writers and executive producers Chris Hutton and Eddie O’Keefe. Bruce Miller is onboard as an executive producer via White Oak Pictures, with White Oak’s Priscilla Porianda also executive producing. 20th Television is the studio. The logline […]

The Mobile Storytelling Format Drawing in Hollywood's BIGGEST Stars

While much of Hollywood was consumed by the streaming wars, Issa Rae was studying a different mode of entertainment thousands of miles away: microdramas. No stranger to creating a successful online series, the Emmy-nominated actor and producer became intrigued by China’s booming market for the short, mobile-first soap operas, seeing its potential to build audiences and intellectual property. In May, Rae’s Hoorae Media released the thriller “Screen Time,” one of the first major studio-quality mic

The Luxury Powerhouse Making a Major Move Into FRENCH Production

The Independents, whose portfolio includes the Meta Gala organizer Prodject, has acquired a majority stake in Phantasm Group, the hip Paris-based collective whose film banner Vixens backed James Gray’s “Paper Tiger.” Founded a decade ago by Gary Farkas, Clément Lepoutre and Olivier Muller, Phantasm Group brings together three labels: Vixens, the film banner which helped […]

Why the Studio Behind 'Destiny 2' Just Cut Jobs AGAIN

PlayStation’s Bungie is facing a round of layoffs after releasing its final update for “Destiny 2.” In a statement posted on X, the studio explained that “we are announcing a reduction in force as we reorganize Bungie.” No specific numbers regarding dismissals were revealed. In a separate statement, Hermen Hulst, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s […]

The Tragic Accident That Claimed an Animator at a MAJOR Festival

Luis de la Rosa, a 34-year-old Mexican animator and illustrator whose credits included “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” has died after being hit by a train while attending the Annecy Animation Festival. The accident occurred on Wednesday, June 24, in the early evening in downtown Annecy, on the railroad tracks running alongside Avenue de Brogny, according […]

What the New Supergirl Learned About Toxic Fans the HARD Way

“Supergirl” star Milly Alcock’s first big role outside of Australia was dragon sized. As Rhaenyra Targaryen in “House of the Dragon” — HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel series that premiered in August 2022 — Alcock played the headstrong, dragon-riding princess whom her father names as his heir, causing chaos in Westeros. Alcock landed the part at […]

Why Russell Crowe Couldn't Save This Crime Comedy From ITSELF

The canon of popular American movies this side of the millennium counts several crime comedies in its ranks, among them Steven Soderbergh’s “Ocean’s” trilogy, David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” and Shane Black’s “The Nice Guys.” Ten years on, that last film’s star, Russell Crowe, headlines Derrick Borte’s “The Get Out” — a largely underwhelming reminder […]

Why 150+ Companies Just Descended on Toronto's Film Market

The first-ever Toronto film market has attracted more than 150 sales companies and promotional bodies. The bazaar, known as TIFF: The Market, takes place Sept. 10-16, running as part of the Toronto Film Festival. Among the confirmed exhibitors are Goodfellas, Anton, Playtime, AGC Studios, CAA, Pyramide, XYZ Films, WME, FilmNation, UTA and more. Last week, […]

'1923' Star Darren Mann Signs Major Representation DEAL

Darren Mann has signed with talent agency Paradigm for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. He continues to be repped at Principal Entertainment, Webster Talent, and by attorney Jared Bloch. Mann most recently appeared in “1923,” the hit “Yellowstone” prequel that streamed on Paramount+. The show served as a followup to the previous “Yellowstone” prequel “1883.” […]

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How a Tiny Studio 'BIRTHED the Marvel Cinematic Universe'

Appearing on a screen straight from the legendary Troma Entertainment headquarters in Long Island, New York, veteran producer and filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman has both hands occupied: one is gripping a compact vape pen, the other holding a massive can of sugar-free energy drink. It would be a pretty standard sight for a busy producer, but […]

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CAPE Announces 2026 Emerging Executives Committee

The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) has announced its Emerging Executives Committee for 2026. The initiative, known as CEEC, will be supported by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) and the Robert & Lien Chen Family Foundation. CEEC aims to fast-track rising Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander assistant and coordinator-level employees to […]

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Why A24 Just Defended Its CONTROVERSIAL Deal With Google's AI

A24 explained its research partnership with Google’s DeepMind unit as a bid to have “a seat at the table“ in Hollywood’s reckoning with AI after fans pelted the independent studio with criticism for embracing the technology. “This is a research partnership,” A24 communications rep Sophia Shin said about the deal in a statement first reported by […]

The Horror Mastermind Behind 'It' Just Signed On For FREDDY'S Return

Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza’s killer animatronics are out for more blood. Blumhouse Atomic Monster has tapped Gary Dauberman to write the script for the next installment of “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” Dauberman has penned some of the most successful horror franchises of the past decade including “It,” “Annabelle” and “The Nun.” The two previous “Five Nights at […]

The 'Tenet' Director's DARK Take on Growing Up in the Manosphere ERA

A grim, personal real-life case inspired Tõnis Pill’s directorial debut, “Fränk.” When the director was a young boy living in a small Estonian town, a person with an intellectual disability died after tragically falling under a train. A rumor quickly spread that a gang of boys, used to bullying the man, was responsible for pushing […]

The Dolly Parton Encounter That Still HAUNTS This Celebrity Chef

Sean Brock might be just as consumed with vintage Southern-flavored vinyl as he is with interpreting the original flavors of the American South. In his one-year-old West Hollywood restaurant Darling, a large listening bar is centered in the middle of the airy room, the plywood shelves filled with rarities from Dolly Parton to Merle Haggard…and […]

The Romance Author Whose Deal With Amazon Just Changed EVERYTHING

Amazon MGM has signed a first-look deal with Mercedes Ron, doubling down on an already hugely successful partnership with the bestselling author behind some of the biggest global hits on Prime Video. A Wattpad breakout, Ron is the writer of the “Culpables” trilogy of YA romantic fiction books, the Spanish-language movie adaptations of which have […]

Pablo Larraín's Star-Studded Netflix Project That's Making WAVES

Prominent Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín is set to kick off production on his next feature for Netflix, “Once” (as in the number 11) later this year. The film will follow 11 stories that occurred in the wake of the momentous coup d’état in Chile on September 11, 1973. Through these intertwined stories, “Once” follows the […]

The HEARTBREAKING Moment Carmy Loses Everything in 'The Bear'

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 5 of “The Bear,” now streaming on Hulu. “The Bear” returns with another race against the clock in the kitchen, the entire season being set over the course of one day as the restaurant aims to finally earn the long-coveted Michelin star. But in Episode 7, titled “Caramel,” […]

While Brothers BETRAY Each Other, Carter Can't Stop Falling Off Horses

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the eighth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Whiskey Limits,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. The ending of last week’s “Dutton Ranch” was bonkers: Beulah (Annette Bening) had a heart attack or stroke, triggered by an emotional Carter (Finn Little) drunkenly vandalizing her taxidermy at the 10 Petal gala. Will […]

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The DEADLOCK That Could Free a Wildfire Arson Suspect

Jonathan Rinderknecht: Jurors deadlocked in arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect  ABC7 Los Angeles Court in recess until Friday after jury said it’s in a standstill in Palisades Fire arson trial  CNN Jury deadlocked in trial over deadly, destructive Palisades Fire  NBC News Jury reaches verdict in arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht  ABC7 Los Angeles Jury deadlocks in federal trial of man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles  Fox News

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Rescuers in Venezuela continue search for the missing after devastating earthquakes, SCOTUS rulings give Trump more power to set immigration policy, Trump works to woo struggling American farmers.

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Why 12 Jurors Couldn't Agree on the Man Who MIGHT Have Started It All

Jury in Palisades Fire suspect's federal trial deadlocked, to resume deliberations Friday  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Mistrial for Man Accused of Starting One of California’s Worst Fires  The New York Times Breaking news: A mistrial was declared for man accused of sparking deadly Palisades Fire  LAist Mistrial declared in Palisades Fire arson trial after jury deadlocked on charges  KTLA Jonathan Rinderknecht: Judge declares mistrial in arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect 

Why People Trust NEWSROOMS But Not the News Anymore

Media just passed a notable milestone. For the first time, people now get their news from social media and video networks like YouTube more than from any other source. That comes from the most recent Reuters Institute Digital News Report, now in its 15th year. Across audiences, 54% of people get news from social media and video networks, passing what used to be the primary sources, publisher websites (51%) and TV (52%). At the same time, the report shows trust in media is once again at an all-ti

Why the Man Accused of Starting the PALISADES FIRE Just Walked Free

Jonathan Rinderknecht: Judge declares mistrial in arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect  ABC7 Los Angeles Mistrial declared in trial over deadly and destructive Palisades Fire  NBC News Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles  PBS Mistrial for Man Accused of Starting One of California’s Worst Fires  The New York Times Judge declares mistrial for man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire  LAist

The Beautiful SHAME We All Feel But Never Talk About

While European tourists marvel at ranch dressing, Buc-ee's, and other wonders of Middle America, would-be World Cup attendees from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East have experienced a different American pastime: exclusion. President Donald Trump's nakedly racist immigration policies have prevented scores of people from traveling to the United States for the event - even, in some cases, the players themselves. Swiss forward Breel Embolo wasn't allowed to board the team's flight to the US because

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The 'Particularly DANGEROUS' Fire Warning That Has Utah on Edge

‘Particularly dangerous situation’ in Utah, forecasters warn, as fire rages  The Washington Post Utah and Arizona Face ‘Extremely Critical’ Fire Weather on Friday  The New York Times Red flag warning issued as crews brace for difficult days near Beaver  KSL News Utah weather conditions trigger historic red flag warning as wildfires rage across the state  NBC News First ever ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ red flag warning issued for Southern Utah amid fire danger  ABC4 Utah