The Fed Chairman Who Just BROKE With 40 Years of Tradition
This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in April.
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Why Every Country Wants American AI But FEARS the Kill Switch
French President Macron and Indian PM Modi raised alarms at the G7 summit that the U.S. could cut off access to American AI overnight — a fear the Anthropic blackout just made real.
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The Security Breach That Just Exposed TENS OF THOUSANDS of Companies
An alleged Russian-speaking group of cybercriminals is reportedly compromising and targeting several major companies that use Fortinet Firewalls and VPNs through previously known passwords.
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The REAL Reason Driverless Taxis Won't Reach Your City
The Silicon Valley company’s ambitions to roll out autonomous cars nationwide have hit political roadblocks in some of the country’s biggest markets.
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Epic Wants to Let You Take Your Fortnite Skins EVERYWHERE
Epic Games has been touting the potential of an interoperable metaverse for years, though that vision hasn't yet become a reality. But with Unreal Engine 6, the next major version of its game development engine, Epic plans to take a big step toward that theoretical future: it will let developers make games that can use a player's Fortnite skins and will let developers build skins of their own that work with Fortnite. "We're tackling this problem first because we want to prove things out with a s
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The Bizarre Job Taking Over China's Hardware Capital: HUMANOID Operator
In Shenzhen, workers at IO-AI Tech control humanoid robots using a VR rig reminiscent of Ready Player One.
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Anthropic Just Became the First AI Startup to Join FRONTIER Carbon Coalition
Anthropic has joined the Frontier coalition, which received another $915M in pledges to fund carbon removal projects.
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The Slate Truck's Price Just LEAKED—Starts at $24,950
The official launch takes place next week.
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Social Media's Next Evolution: YOU Control the Algorithm
Social media feeds are becoming more customizable as platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok introduce tools that let users directly influence the algorithms powering their recommendations.
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The Venture Capital CEO Who Died in a FIERY Private Jet Crash
Six people were onboard the private jet from Mexico to Austin, which crashed on a highway in Laredo.
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CarMax Shares PLUNGE Despite Earnings Beat as CEO Reveals Turnaround Plan
Despite the beats, questions remain about the company's ability to grow and cut costs under the plan amid tougher market conditions, including margin pressure.
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AI Could Stop the Next Financial Crisis BEFORE It Starts
Financial crises rarely appear overnight. The warning signs are already there, hidden in mountainous volumes of data that regulators—or really any human—struggle to interpret. Before the 2008 global financial crisis, underwriting standards were slipping, leverage was rising, and subprime mortgages kept growing. In 2023, Silicon Valley Bank showed how quickly risk unravels when deposits are concentrated and confidence disappears. Even outside traditional banking, the collapse of FTX exposed what
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3,400-Plus Billionaires Mark Economic STRENGTH, Not Decline
Rising billionaire counts and 3,400-plus worldwide signal a healthy economy—except where crony capitalism, not innovation, drives wealth
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Georgia Republicans Just ABANDONED Their Redistricting Plan as Fury Erupts
The leaders of the Georgia legislature pulled the plug on gerrymandering away U.S. House seats held by Black Democrats just hours before a special session was to begin.
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The Secret Deal That Could RESHAPE the Middle East Forever
New York Times reporters annotated the agreement, which a senior official disclosed on Wednesday.
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Why Israel's Biggest Trump Supporters Just TURNED on Him
Leading figures from Channel 14, a right-wing broadcaster that supports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are openly attacking the U.S. president over his Iran deal.
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Ex-Nigeria Oil Minister Walks FREE After UK Bribery Trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
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AI Just Created a Vaccine and Injected It Into HUMANS
A new vaccine designed by AI is the first to be tested on humans and may protect against a wide range of coronaviruses related to SARS and COVID-19. miodrag ignjatovic/GettyImages Researchers have tested a vaccine designed to protect against a range of coronaviruses. This new vaccine was the first designed by AI to be tested on humans. The pEVAC-PS vaccine could enable protection against future mutations. The use of AI also enables the development of new vaccines much faster. However, more r
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Why Your Weight Loss Drug Could Turn DEADLY This Summer
Using GLP-1s may increase your risk of heat-related illnesses. Image Credit: Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images GLP-1 medications may increase heat-related risks by suppressing thirst and reducing fluid intake. Thirst reduction may lead to severe dehydration and even kidney damage. GLP-1 drugs may also lower blood pressure in some people, potentially leading to other heat-related issues in people with low blood pressure. People using GLP-1s also need to properly store their medications, a
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The Daily Habit That U.S. Guidelines Say Is SAFE But Science Says Isn't
New research found that health risks accelerate after 1 drink per day. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images New research suggests alcohol-related health risks may begin at lower levels of drinking than previously thought. Researchers found no clear health benefit from even moderate alcohol consumption and concluded that both men and women should limit intake to no more than 1 drink per day. The findings add to growing evidence that any amount of drinking may carry long-term health risks. A major ne
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FDA Finally Approves Sunscreen Ingredient the WORLD Has Used for Years
Bemotrizinol (PARSOL Shield), an advanced sunscreen filter that has long been used in Europe and Asia, has been approved for use in the U.S. by the FDA. Image Credit: Photo by LumiNola/Getty Images The FDA has approved bemotrizinol (PARSOL Shield). This is the first new sunscreen ingredient approved in over 20 years, offering superior UVA and UVB protection. Consumers in the United States can expect new products featuring PARSOL Shield by the end of 2026, with broader availability to follow.
The Device That Lets Kids Monitor Blood Sugar WITHOUT a Prescription
The FDA approved the first nonprescription sale of Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitor for children ages 2 to 18 with diabetes. Svetikd/Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for children under 18. Experts say the over-the-counter version will make this helpful technology more widely available to families who need diabetes care. The devices could help parents and children make healthy lifestyle decisions, but the tec
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It's Not Just WHAT You Eat—It's How It Was Made
The manufacturing processes used to produce ultra-processed foods are linked to negative impacts on human health. Image Credit: Andy Sacks/Getty Images A recent study has found that it may not just be what’s in ultra-processed foods that makes them unhealthy, but how they’re made. The study noted that factors such as changes in the food’s cellular structure, loss of beneficial chemical compounds, and additives and chemicals in packaging may all pose health risks. This adds to previous rese
The Influencers Making MILLIONS Off Male Fertility Panic
“Spermmaxxing” is the newest social media trend. Why are younger males so concerned with fertility? Image Credit: Irina Shatilova/Getty Images “Spermmaxxing” is one of the most recent social media “maxxing” trends. In this trend, men seek to increase their fertility through lifestyle changes and other approaches, such as eating raw garlic. “Maxxing” refers to maximizing almost anything and has become part of the broader trend in online culture. Social media is filled with trends that promis
The Fruits and Veggies That Could SAVE Your Heart
Research shows that certain fruits and vegetables may be higher in flavanols, which improve heart health. Image Credit: Alex_Schmidt/Getty Images A recent study has found that most people are not getting enough flavanols in their diet. Flavanols are naturally occurring compounds that are found in various foods and drinks, including fruits and vegetables. Research has found that eating around 500 mg of flavanols per day can reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Not all frui
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Messi's Massive Night and the Kansas Town That Went ALGERIAN
ABC News' Lara Spencer reports on the budding love story between a college town in Kansas and a team from North Africa.
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How Footballers' Bodies Have TRANSFORMED Over 50 Years
More intense match play and advances in medicine and sports science have transformed the physiology of elite players, experts say.
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Knicks Superfans Celebrate at Kids Ticker Tape CELEBRATION
Three-year-old New York Knicks superfan Rya talks about her love of Jalen Brunson and how she plans on celebrating their historic win.
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The Voice You've Heard a THOUSAND Times Just Went Silent
Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in Disney’s original animated movie “Lilo & Stitch” and terrified audiences as Samara Morgan in “The Ring,” died Tuesday, according to TMZ. She was 35. Chase’s boyfriend told TMZ, which broke the news of her death, that she died from meningitis and an infection in her blood after being hospitalized […]
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Spider-Man Just Lost His POWERS and Fought the Hulk
Sony Pictures has released a new trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” starring Tom Holland back as Spidey/Peter Parker. The Sony and Marvel film is set to premiere in theaters on July 31. Following 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” the latest entry into the Spider-Man universe (directed by Destin Daniel Cretton) picks up four years after […]
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Wagner Moura in Talks for Ocean's 11 PREQUEL With Robbie and Cooper
Oscar nominee Wagner Moura is in negotiations to join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper in the new “Ocean’s 11” prequel for Warner Bros. Cooper is directing the film, which Warner Bros. has dated for release on June 25, 2027, and is also producing the project alongside LuckyChap, the production company led by Tom Ackerley, Josey […]
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No, I Don't Want to Watch Your Straight HOCKEY Show
From Amazon's “Off Campus” to Netflix’s upcoming “Icebreakers,” the recent spate of hetero-hockey romances shows Hollywood learned the wrong lessons from “Heated Rivalry.”
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Variety Announces Brand Entertainment for Fans Event at Cannes LIONS
Variety will host Brand Entertainment for Fans, presented by Walmart Connect, on Monday, June 22, during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, bringing together executives from Walmart, the NFL, L’Oréal USA and Spotify. The event will convene from the sports, music, retail and beauty industries for a conversation exploring how brands are succeeding at the intersection of culture, creativity, and commerce. Moderated by Variety’s Co-Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Littleton, the discuss
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The Fatal Mistake That Doomed Everyone on the TITAN Sub
Canadian officials find structural defects in material used for hull and say firm failed to fully test ‘novel’ design Canadian safety officials have issued a damning report on the catastrophic final voyage of the Titan submersible, finding that the US company behind the expedition was overcome by “groupthink” and “confirmation bias” and failed to understand the profound risks confronting their largely untested craft. The 6.7-metre (22ft) carbon fibre submersible dipped below the surface of the A
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The Names Behind the B-52 Crash That SHOCKED Edwards Air Force Base
The eight people killed in an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crash this week have been identified.
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