OpenAI boss and Elon Musk back calls to put brakes on ‘reckless’ AI development The Guardian Exclusive | Anthropic Researcher Quits Over ‘Out-of-Control’ AI Fears WSJ Anthropic CEO warns AI ‘swarm’ could take over internet within 6 to 12 months KTLA We Must Pace the Frontier darioamodei.com Stark warnings from Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs are set to disrupt the AI stock trade they built up Yahoo Finance
Anthropic CEO warns AI ‘swarm’ could take over internet within 6 to 12 months KTLA Exclusive | Anthropic Researcher Quits Over ‘Out-of-Control’ AI Fears WSJ We Must Pace the Frontier darioamodei.com Stark warnings from Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs are set to disrupt the AI stock trade they built up Yahoo Finance What Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Argued in His Call for AI Slowdown The New York Times
Dario Amodei’s 3,800-word letter laid out a three-step plan to rein in artificial intelligence.
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Shares in tech firms tumble across Asia with Nasdaq also likely to dip later after Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX leaders back call Business news – live updates AI-linked stocks tumbled on Monday after the bosses of Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX called for a slowdown in “reckless” development citing fears the technology could soon run out of control. Shares in SoftBank, a Japanese investor that is a big backer of OpenAI, slumped 13%, while the South Korean Kospi stock index, which relies heavily
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the industry "must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models," amid growing concerns over risks from AI.
In April 2026, the collaboration software company Atlassian gave Avani Prabhakar a new job. She had been running a 700-person HR team. Now she oversees 3,500 people responsible for AI transformation across the company’s 14,000 employees. Her new title: chief people and AI enablement officer. She was not the first. In May 2025, Moderna, the biotech company, merged its HR and IT departments and put the combined organization under Tracey Franklin, its chief human resources officer (CHRO), now chief
OpenAI's chief has made comments detailing how AI safety frameworks and a slowdown could work, as the industry unites behind concerns.
Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a feature on ChatGPT meant to help people at risk of suicide connect with someone they trust for support. But its setup may prove challenging to someone in crisis.
While the publishing industry frets over how authors are using AI, many readers are taking things into their own hands.
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Maddie Kowalski is one of countless young women who’ve had their lives destroyed by the burnerverse, a loosely connected online community of sports fans. Now she’s fighting back.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hit back at a call from the head of Anthropic for the U.S. to curb China’s artificial intelligence capabilities
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Roborock's more affordable vacuum did well on corners and navigating my home, but thresholds and small objects remain a challenge. Still, it's a good vacuum for the price, especially when it's on sale.
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. I’m excited to have a new semester underway. As a resource for my fellow educators, I’m updating a piece I wrote for The 74, the nonprofit education news site. The average K-12 teacher works 49 hours a week. About a quarter of that time is uncompensated. In higher ed, adjuncts make up about 40% of the faculty workforce. At many institutions, time spent on course pre
An analysis of 160 deepfake websites reveals politicians in 22 countries appear on them. Nearly all of them are women.
Demonstrators hold a banner against Flock security cameras during a protest outside the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Photographer: Cornell Watson/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Bloomberg via Getty Images From Florida to Washington state, local governments across the country are canceling their contracts with Flock, the company behind the controversial AI-enabled license plate readers, in response to public outcry. But ending the cont
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The artificial intelligence category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors systems, platforms, and UIs that leverage algorithms to positively impact the way we live. This year’s winner, Conway’s Arcade by Special Guest X for Google, is an AI-powered arcade cabinet that generates endless, ever-changing remixes of classic games like Space Invaders and Breakout. See all of the honorees below. {"blockType":"mv-promo-block","data":{"imageDesktopUrl":"https:\/\/images.fastcompany.com\/i
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Companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence in Asia, Europe and the United States posted declines after tech leaders expressed worries about the safety of “frontier” A.I. technology.
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Today, Apple releases iOS 27, its new operating system for the iPhone. The software has been in beta testing since June, and early users have generally praised it for improved speed and stability. But the headline feature for iOS 27 is, of course, artificial intelligence. The operating system brings an all-new Siri AI chatbot to the iPhone. Siri is built on Google’s Gemini models, which greatly increases the intelligence and abilities of Apple’s historically derided personal digital assistant.
European space startups are attracting fresh funding as the region seeks to build its capabilities and narrow a its gap with the U.S.
Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.
It makes sense that Musk is a long film. The latest from Alex Gibney, who has previously directed documentaries about Theranos and Steve Jobs, is an impressively thorough retelling of the story of Elon Musk, from his early days as a dot-com millionaire to "taking a wood chipper" to vital US government departments. In order to understand Musk's rise to power, you need to know the whole story. Musk tells it compellingly and convincingly, but doesn't offer much in the way of revelations if you're a
The last day to apply for an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on Sept 18. Just 5 days left. Secure your spot on the Expo Hall floor and put your business in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders.
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Not long ago, bringing an extinct species back to life belonged to science fiction. Today, it’s the mission of a billion-dollar startup. Advances in artificial intelligence, genetics, and computational biology are changing what’s possible in conservation research, raising questions that extend far beyond the laboratory. If technology can help revive extinct species, should it? And […]
After the CEOs of AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI this weekend issued calls for the industry to slow development over safety concerns, President Donald Trump weighed in the topic — downplaying the need for any protections in AI tech development other than himself. “The only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a STRONG AND […]
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Today, I’m joined by comedian, podcast host, and YouTuber Adam Conover. Adam is a familiar face to anyone who’s spent time on the internet. He got his start, like so many successful comedy writers, at CollegeHumor back in the day. That was before transitioning into cable TV with Adam Ruins Everything, then onto Netflix, and all the way back to YouTube again, where he posts videos and hosts a podcast called Factually! That is exactly the kind of career path that fascinates me, and it also happens
AI development is "walking a narrow middle path," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said.
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No, that's not a Tesla Cybercab. That's Volkswagen's Mission Efficiency, the world's slipperiest electric vehicle. The near-production 2+2 seat electric coupe prototype was built on VW's MEB+ platform, incorporating front-wheel drive components from the upcoming ID. Polo and ID. Cross models. True to its name, the mission of Mission Efficiency is to break records. With a drag coefficient of a scant 0.158, the prototype claims to be the world's most aerodynamic road-approved vehicle. It also clai
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro will release this Friday, September 18th, and it’s tough to see it as just a coincidence that Google’s latest Pixel phones are discounted. The Pixel 11 Pro carries the biggest discount, with its fog, olive, and obsidian color schemes selling for around $1,007 at Amazon, almost negating this year’s $100 price increase for the starter configuration despite having twice the storage (256GB). The standard Pixel 11 is cheaper, too, selling for about $840 at Amazon, $60 off its st
The Trump administration has encouraged AI's rapid growth and the development of data centers as it seeks an insurmountable tech edge over China.
Las Vegas will be Waymo's 15th commercial robotaxi market.
A group of AI agents asked to solve a series of math problems split into rival factions—when some cheated, others tried to stop them. That whistleblowing behavior, seen for the first time in a recent experiment run by Google DeepMind, could have implications for alignment researchers trying to keep swarms of autonomous AI agents in…
The president again rejected calls to try to regulate the industry, even as some of its leaders are speaking more openly about the risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligence.
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Microsoft wants to be seen as a responsible AI entity as it ramps up model development alongside partners Anthropic and OpenAI.
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AI fears are boiling over, but the technology’s real threats to humanity don’t look like a robot uprising.
The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.
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Thanks to the launch of iOS 27, Daydream's app now includes features that can turn saved outfit photos into shoppable results and search for products through Siri without opening the app.
Welcome back. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Dell's last XPS 13 was meant to be a farewell before the company sunset the entire XPS brand. But it was a bitter ending, and an overpriced one as well. Earlier this year, Dell resurrected the XPS name with the excellent (and very expensive) XPS 14 and 16. And now, it's reinvented the XPS 13 as a much more affordable thin-and-light to take on the MacBook Neo. Call it another comeback. The 2026 XPS 13 has the nicest hardware you'll fin
In the biggest-ever legal action against harmful deepfake websites, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has seized 12 sites that collectively targeted around 1,200 victims.
The iOS 27 update arrives just in time for the iPhone 18 Pro release. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Apple is now rolling out its iOS 27 update to compatible devices today, alongside the watchOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27 updates. Siri AI is the headline feature across all four updates, the delayed AI-powered overhaul of the Siri assistant. Siri AI is available as a beta today for English-only devices, and Apple says support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish is
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Volkswagen's new efficiency-minded halo car is almost twice as efficient as the most efficient production car, the Lucid Air.
If you clicked on a fake HBO Max ad on Reddit in the past week, you might have fallen victim to a rising 'ClickFix' security threat.
Prime Video is adding on-demand local and national news clips as Amazon joins other streamers experimenting with short-form video to capture younger viewers.
Now rolling out, the iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.
Following Apple's iPhone launch event last week, the company is releasing a redesigned Siri AI, though users may have to sign up for a waitlist.
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Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement.
Super Mario Odyssey is among the discounted games. | Image: Nintendo As promised, Nintendo has marked down a wide variety of Switch games and accessories at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, as well as its own digital storefront. Its “Customer Appreciation” sale is happening because of tariff-related refunds it received from the US government, and it ends on September 26th at 8:59 PM PT. Nintendo games and accessories tend to stick close to their list price, so it’s nice to have some big discount
The Steam Frame headset is here, and it may not surprise you: it was supposed to cost less than $1,059. "We set out to come out with a device that would have been far more affordable, but the global RAM market, the global storage market have impacted us the same way they've impacted everybody," Valve developer Jeremy Selan told the BBC. "We fought hard to get it even to this price." I haven't yet seen Valve say whether it's selling the Steam Frame at cost, like the company confirmed it was doing
Glass Imaging was founded by a pair of former Apple engineers who previously led the team that developed Apple's Portrait Mode.
The company also announced a product called Active Compute Fabric, a network technology that targets the fact that much GPU time is wasted waiting for data to arrive.
Though Elon Musk and Sam Altman have supported Dario Amodei's calls to slow the pace of AI development, Jensen Huang seems to feel differently.
Also, the E.P.A. erases limits on climate pollution from power plants. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
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New Apple Intelligence features for HomeKit cameras start at $10 a month and go up to $60. | Image: The Verge With the public release of iOS 27 and tvOS 27, Apple Home is getting an injection of Apple Intelligence - but you'll have to pay more for it. Apple Intelligence for Home brings AI-powered video summaries to HomeKit Secure Video, so you can get short text descriptions of who and what compatible security cameras saw, along with the clip. It also adds a new video search feature and the ab
As the U.S.-China tech rivalry simmers, Beijing is increasing restrictions on how its companies can deploy their tech talent overseas.
Oil prices jumped and stock futures fell slightly on concerns that energy supplies from the Persian Gulf would be further diminished by a drone attack on a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.
Sustaining 3% growth is mathematically improbable, requiring productivity to nearly double given slow labor force expansion.
Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.
The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, according to property website Zoopla.
Insight Partners' Devin Parekh opens up about losing Legora to General Catalyst, why he's fine holding stakes in rival AI labs, and why — even as everyone else piles into OpenAI and Anthropic — his $90 billion firm is deliberately staying diversified.
No amount of wealth can erase retirement worries.
The 10-year Treasury yield is closing in on 5%, a level last touched in October 2023. Strategists say the drivers behind higher yields are more important.
The institutionalization of prediction markets threatens to erode the edge of skilled traders who earn off mispricing and market inefficiencies, experts say.
“It wasn’t an ACA plan, but it was meaningfully cheaper than anything I could find on the ACA exchange.”
Z.ai shares tumbled after the Chinese AI company announced its second major fundraising in two months.
Baker Hughes has yet to see higher borrowing costs slow investment in major energy projects.
The Amazon cargo plane, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway by about 1,300 feet while landing at Miami International Airport on Sept. 6, according to authorities.
Mondelez is expanding its chocolate manufacturing operations in Malaysia, with the company also seeing further room for growth across Southeast Asia.
Amazon said it's decided to pause operations with 21 Air as the investigation into the crash continues. North Carolina-based 21 had flown packages for Amazon since 2024.
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Shein's Hong Kong-listed shares fell as much as 10%, amid news that a contact lens product has been recalled urgently due to worries of contamination.
Attendance at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island theme park hub increased by 63% to a record 44 million visits over the ten years to 2025 driven by a string of openings.
Today’s job market is being called historically unusual because of how challenging it is to get hired. As a result, nurturing your career and cultivating the unique factors that make you a great hire—current or future—are very wise. They are helpful not only for career stability, but also for career growth. One of the ways to improve your chances to set yourself apart is to be interesting. We gravitate to the people who inspire us and keep us engaged. And when people feel positively toward us th
Many leaders strive for “fairness.” The intent is good. They want to avoid bias, give people the opportunity to succeed, and support all their team members. However, too often in that pursuit, they are given the advice to “treat everyone the same”—no favorites. On the surface, this sounds nice. It sounds fair. But this is one of the worst pieces of advice a leader could take. Not everyone needs the same treatment. In fact, the best leadership approach for each person depends on the situation. M
The Danish drugmaker called the changes the beginning of a new chapter for the company, which faces stiff competition from Eli Lilly.
A published report that frontier artificial-intelligence lab Anthropic was profitable for a second quarter in a row contains a very important caveat.
When I first encountered a Staples Baddie video on TikTok, I was flummoxed. I haven’t set foot in a Staples in years, so why should I watch Kaden Rowland, the Staples Baddie in question, showcase how to use Staples’s equipment to print a “glorp cat”—a neon green feline with snail feelers stuck on its head—on mugs, mousepads and coasters? Doesn’t everyone know the internet is full of more interesting things, like gyrating musicians, penguins waddling on elevators, and flying spaghetti monsters? A
“He is also the sole beneficiary of my 403(b) accounts.”
They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power.
A few weeks ago, I sat across from an accomplished senior lawyer who was struggling with a common leadership quandary. She cared about her team. She meant well in every interaction. And yet, her team was showing signs of burnout. When we unpacked what was happening, the problem wasn’t a lack of care. It was a lack of clarity about three things she assumed she already had straight: what was driving her, what she actually meant to do, and what she was trying to achieve. There is a lot of leadershi
A Senate vote on Tuesday is a put-up-or-shut-up moment for the Clarity Act crypto bill, scheduled by Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.
The 10-year Treasury yield is sitting on the doorstep of 5%, and that’s a warning sign for stocks.
The advertising and marketing category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors campaigns across all mediums in service of a product, cause, or brand. This year’s winner, 1837 Tiffany Blue Conservation by L&C, is a partnership between Tiffany & Co. and Pantone that reimagines the jeweler’s iconic 1837 Tiffany Blue as a platform for ocean conservation. See all of the honorees below. {"blockType":"mv-promo-block","data":{"imageDesktopUrl":"https:\/\/images.fastcompany.com\/image\/up
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Payment terminals have long been treated as commodity hardware: functional, forgettable devices designed more for back-office utility than customer experience. Zeller challenged that assumption with Terminal 2, Australia’s first locally designed all-in-one point-of-sale terminal, earning the project Innovation by Design’s Best Design in Asia Pacific award. {"blockType":"mv-promo-block","data":{"imageDesktopUrl":"https:\/\/images.fastcompany.com\/image\/upload\/f_webp,q_auto,c_fit\/wp-cms-2\/2026
Last year American Airlines slowed growth in Charlotte, seeking to boost efficiency. Now passengers are happier, says the carrier, as it awaits new airport construction.
“Alberta Whisky” is now legally defined. The Canadian province wants the world to know that its grains are the best in the world for making whiskey.
The entrepreneur Marc Lore posits that in the not-so-distant future, an autonomous kitchen will have the ability to whip up pizza, burgers, chicken, and seafood without any human involvement. His restaurant tech startup, Wonder, took one step closer to that vision in August when it debuted its robotic meal assembly system, Infinite Makeline. At the company’s Midtown East location in New York, Infinite Makeline has the ability to autonomously produce up to 500 bowls per hour from 68 ingredients.
The cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance or repairs can add thousands of dollars a year to the price of owning a car.
For years, the crypto conversation has been dominated by headlines, hype, and hot takes. But ask the people who use it what would increase their trust, and a very different picture emerges. The National Cryptocurrency Association’s 2026 State of Crypto Holders Report, conducted with The Harris Poll, surveyed 10,000 American crypto holders. Nearly half (49%) said greater transparency from crypto companies would build more trust in the industry. Seeing more real stories from everyday people using
Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two-thirds The fortune of Africa’s richest person could swell by two thirds to nearly $60bn (£44bn) after his refinery in Nigeria listed publicly in the continent’s biggest-ever initial public offering. If Monday’s flotation of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals on the Nigerian exchange goes to plan, then Aliko Dangote will add a further $23bn (£17bn) to his $35bn net worth. Continue readi
History suggests the bull market in stocks will continue if the Fed raises interest rates this week, but there are things investors can do to take some precaution if hikes continue.
The Danish drug giant behind Ozempic is competing with Eli Lilly in the market for weight-loss drugs.
Cutwater, one of the fastest-growing brands in the spirits industry, is approaching a major milestone: $1 billion in annual sales. Revenue growth for the ready-to-drink canned cocktails, which come in two dozen different vodka, tequila, whiskey, gin, and rum concoctions, has hit triple digits—fast enough to make the brand one of the biggest growth engines for parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev. Cutwater has been scaling so quickly that in the second quarter of this year, the brand became the se
Kate McKinnon’s supervillain alter ego wants to destroy the productivity platform Zoom once and for all. Unfortunately, all of her minions need Zoom to do her bidding. That’s the plot of Zoom’s latest ad, created in partnership with Colin Jost’s creative agency No Notes, which debuted on September 14. In the spot, McKinnon’s conniving character discovers all of the myriad uses for Zoom that make it so indispensable to her henchmen. The ad is the second installment of Zoom and No Notes’ campaign
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Purpose-driven leadership is not a slogan on the wall. It is what remains when titles and tactics fall away, and it starts from within.
One of the world’s most important interest rates hit a level recorded only once since the global financial crisis, as investors continued to rebuff the Trump administration’s efforts to sway the bond market.
“I invested on the recommendation of an executive vice president of a major New York investment bank.”
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield briefly touched the crucial 5% threshold on Monday, with oil prices marching higher, jitters about artificial intelligence growing and investors looking elsewhere for safety.
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It’s not the busiest stretch of the year, but home shoppers are about to slide into an early fall sweet spot that could save them money and make buying less of a headache. The week between September 27 and October 3 historically blesses buyers with lower prices, less competition, a buyer-friendly balance in inventory, and a slower pace, according to the latest report from Realtor.com. That week and the handful that follow it are the best time of the year to buy, offering a unique mix of perks th
As enthusiasm for AI grew across the organization, Xylem's leadership faced a critical decision: How could the company move beyond individual initiatives and build an enterprise-wide approach?
The Treasury secretary had dared “Bloomberg terminal bros” to bet against him and they did.
Digital fatigue is prompting a widespread shift from screens to analog experiences like crafts. Michaels is squarely positioned to benefit from that cultural shift.
The CAA launched a new creator-led initiative to scale business opportunities for influencers. Now, the creator economy is transforming into an ownership economy.
Rising entrepreneur Steven Bartlett has teamed with Authentic Brands to launch OBSN, a business venture designed to support creators and facilitate the development of consumer products and services built around top creators. The deal calls for the partners to create a platform devoted to “providing news, analysis and live experiences for the creator economy” in […]
A Georgia Tech study finds data centers may leave host towns’ borrowing rates largely unchanged while raising them in nearby communities.
As U.S. politicians on both sides of the aisle have taken aim at the growing cost and complexity for Americans to watch their favorite sports teams on streaming services, three of the industry’s biggest streamers — Netflix, Amazon and YouTube — have formed a new Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group to push back. The Streaming Access […]
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point at its September meeting.
4% APYs sound good. Too bad inflation is taking a bigger bite out of those yields now.
Social Security benefits will be largely stable in real terms.
The 10-year Treasury yield crossed a key 5% threshold on Monday, nudging the average 30-year mortgage rate upward.
Some economists are calling on the central bank to wait before raising interest rates, out of concern the economy may be vulnerable beneath the surface.
The muted outlook from the country's second-largest bank by assets could be an early signal that Wall Street's AI boom might have hit turbulence.
Abbott Laboratories says that it will pay $385 million to resolve claims tied to an investigation and lawsuit brought by the Justice Department related to its manufacturing and 2022 recall of powdered infant formula at a Michigan facility
Lizzy Roberti, a veteran from the worlds of advertising, podcasting and sports, has been named executive vice president of brand partnerships and business development at EverWonder Studio, the independent content studio backed by Jeff Zucker’s RedBird IMI, a new role. Roberti will oversee and develop EverWonder’s brand partnerships, strategies for sponsorship and brand activations, and […]
Volatility measured by the Cboe VIX Index jumped to 18 Monday.
Traders were pricing in a better than 92% probability of a rate increase, as well as a more than 75% chance for another one in December.
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Cybersecurity stocks CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks surged on Monday amid growing concern about the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). Shares of the two companies were up double digits at the time of this writing Monday afternoon: CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWD) was up 15%, while Palo Alto Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: PANW) was up 13%. Both make products designed to detect, investigate, and neutralize modern cyber threats using endpoint protection, a method used to protect devices suc
According to Burger King’s latest franchise disclosure document (FDD), the fast-food restaurant chain operated 6,650 locations across the United States at the end of fiscal year 2025, a net loss of 51 stores compared with the 6,701 it operated at the start of the year. Of those 6,650 locations, 5,518 are franchised and 1,132 are company-owned. Let’s take a closer look at where Burger King opened and closed locations last year. Burger King opened locations in these states The burger chain opened
The software sector is on pace to outperform the chip sector by a historic degree in the face of escalating AI fears.
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Tech giant Oracle launched a new round of layoffs today as the company seeks to offset massive artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Oracle informed affected workers via email early this morning. Business Insider reported last month that Oracle was looking to reduce payroll after borrowing billions to build data centers and buy chips. Fast Company has reached out to Oracle for comment. The database pioneer has bet big on AI, saying it anticipates an eye-popping $90 billion to $95 bil
Social Security, once seen as “old-age insurance,” will eventually disappear, this author predicts.
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As home prices remain near record highs, about 81% of housing markets in America are overvalued, a new ratings-agency report says, with the Northeast leading the pack.
Oil buyers are paying much more to get a barrel of crude oil immediately as the Iran conflict threatens global supplies.
A slowdown in the pace of AI development wouldn’t necessary dent spending, but there are other reasons semiconductor investors may want to take a measured approach.
President Trump’s decision, announced while visiting his golf course in Ireland, was the latest shift in his trade policies.
SNAP funding could face a major shake-up at the end of September unless Congress passes a resolution to delay major changes included in the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill.
Bo French, the GOP candidate for the state’s railroad commission, has repeatedly engaged in inflammatory rhetoric.
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The caution, contained in a draft resolution to the center’s board, comes as a federal judge decides whether President Trump’s name should remain off the building.
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Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.
A cross-party group of MPs and peers identifies human rights risks that existing laws appear not to cover.
Many Republicans criticized the post, some in more direct terms than others.
Trump says $5K dividend checks to Americans will ‘happen 100 percent’ thehill.com Will Congress pass Trump's $5,000 dividends? Johnson says GOP will 'try' Yahoo House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ needs congressional approval WTOP News Trump calls $5,000 payouts 'easy' to fit into federal budget Reuters Speaker Johnson says Congress could work with Trump to deliver $5,000 payments to Americans but there are no guarantees nbcnews.com
The government is seeking to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.
Flock and its network of cameras have been the targets of vandalism and have faced legislative pushback over surveillance fears.
U.S. diesel prices have surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time ever as the Ukraine and Iran wars drive broader energy supply concerns.
The internal document notes that Trump is willing to raise funding for the Kennedy Center to address its financial woes, but will only do so if he gets “appropriate recognition.”
The number of election-related lawsuits is exploding — and the courts are still resolving them just weeks before the elections.
The Pentagon is recruiting from the immigrant community, including legal permanent residents, or green-card holders, at a rapidly growing pace.
Persistent distractions are feeding a climate of mistrust as the U.S. military faces a series of wartime issues, including shortfalls of missile interceptors.
John Whitehead says the Christian legal movement is not what he envisioned when he launched the Rutherford Institute in 1982.
It’s about more than just shamelessness.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is devoting a hearing to a topic that affects millions but is poorly understood and widely ignored, including when it comes to federal research money.
Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has shown quiet support for President Trump’s tariffs. His brother, the head of their family business, has described the economic volatility as an enormous challenge.
House Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., was treated and released from a Wisconsin hospital after the plane in which he was traveling made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau Saturday night.
Some in the GOP are already disavowing raising the debt ceiling absent deep spending cuts as the national debt balloons past $40 trillion.
Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit.
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains who's behind Reform UK's £72m in donations.
Governments ultimately deliver outcomes through thousands of people making decisions at local government, nonprofits, and service provider organizations. Technical assistance is how those decisions improve over time. In theory, technical assistance is simple: make sure the people implementing policy know what to do, and how, with advice and guidance from state and federal agencies. It’s one of the most important aspects of how government agencies operate. But government employees I’ve spoken wit
Trump Jr. married Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in May.
Treaty Transfers could reduce prison populations and return non-US citizen-inmates to their respective country. But why is it not being used?
Blowups rooted in risky market behavior are ok, but not the regulation that inevitably follows them.
The Supreme Court still has to weigh in on the policy, so its fate remains up in the air.
A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail balloting, adding another obstacle to the administration’s effort to rewrite election rules as the Supreme Court is poised to weigh in on the matter. The nation’s highest court already is considering the administration’s appeal of an order by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani in Boston prohibiting the Postal Service from enforcing its new rule on mail votin
The ruling delivered another blow to the plan with a looming Supreme Court decision that could determine whether it goes into effect before the midterm election.
The end of legal protections for Haitian immigrants nationally has jolted the labor market in Key West, a remote vacation destination where many live and work.
Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.
States and Cities Sue Over Trump’s Policy to Restrict Green Cards The New York Times States sue to stop Trump rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards cnn.com Mamdani Sues Trump Administration Over New Immigration Rule WSJ Live: Zohran Mamdani, Letitia James to announce legal action against ICE newsnationnow.com Mamdani, James filing lawsuits to stop Trump rule targeting immigrants using public benefits New York Daily News
Kennedy Center leaders say Trump’s name on facade may avoid ‘fiscal collapse’ The Guardian Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show The Washington Post Kennedy Center Leaders Warn It’ll Collapse Without Trump’s Name The New Republic Trump’s Kennedy Center Disaster Is Taking the Neighbors Down Too The Daily Beast Kennedy Center could close as soon as Tuesday due to impending bankruptcy reports say WUSA9
The policy would give immigration officers wide authority to deny green cards to people using public benefits.
The Florida facility’s staff referred to the enclosures as “calming areas.” Investigators said their use violated federal standards and did not align with “standards for humane treatment.”
In a federal lawsuit, Mr. Khalil and other former student activists say the university was deliberately indifferent to their harassment even before the 2023 Hamas attacks.
Lord Wormald became the shortest-serving cabinet secretary in the history of the post when he left in February.
The facility was shut down in June.
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Mahmoud Khalil is suing Columbia University in federal court for allegedly showing "deliberate indifference" to the harassment of pro-Palestinian students like him.
One proposed inscription raised by the Kennedy Center’s board says, “A Legacy protected through the Generosity of President Donald J. Trump,” while others would thank Trump for his “generosity” and “unwavering support.”
Many noncitizens need immigration records the government has to prove their legal stay and resist deportation. The government is redacting and withholding those documents, lawyers say.
Vice President JD Vance, DOJ to announce COVID loan fraud charges at Kansas City event kmbc.com Vance, DOJ announce felony fraud cases against nearly 80 defendants involving COVID-era loan programs CBS News DOJ Says Covid Loan-Fraud Crackdown Finds $245 Million in Losses Bloomberg.com LIVE | JD Vance giving remarks on fraud crackdown in Kansas City KSHB 41 Kansas City Senator Marshall to host VP Vance in Kansas JC Post
Donald Trump Jr. And Wife Defend Lavish Wedding ‘Gift’ From Russian Oligarch Forbes Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Close to Putin ProPublica Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration was partially funded by Russian oligarch, the couple confirms Sun Sentinel Donald Trump Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift" CBS News Putin Ally Paid for Huge Portion of Don Jr.’s Wedding: Report Rolling Stone
Trump Jr. married Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in May.
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Supreme Court climate case tests whether Boulder County can use state law to hold energy companies liable for global emissions and alleged climate harms.
Agents expressed concern about being directed by top Homeland Security leaders to use private information to look up voter records in state databases.
Latino leaders are frustrated Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who chairs the Democratic Governors Association, hasn't capitalized on momentum in Texas.
EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants AP News E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants The New York Times EPA plans to scrap Biden-era rules that limit power-plant climate emissions The Washington Post EPA Poised to Repeal Carbon Standards for Coal, Gas Power Plants Bloomberg.com Trump’s EPA reportedly poised to axe carbon pollution rules for power plants The Guardian
Mitch McConnell expected to return to Senate this week Politico Three months after a fall, it’s not clear when McConnell will be back at the Senate The Washington Post McConnell’s return shines spotlight on older lawmakers The Hill What we know about when Mitch McConnell will return to the Senate CNN As the Senate returns, questions remain about Mitch McConnell USA Today
Iran war live: Trump dodges blame for rising prices as he makes claim on peace talks The Independent Trump says Iran wants deal as Gulf talks delayed, Houthis strike Saudi Arabia Reuters Live - Trump says Iran wants deal, predicts conflict will end soon iranintl.com A war by any other name: Republicans recast Iran to fit a shifting agenda Yahoo Trump’s repeated threats to ‘wipe out’ Iran are normalizing mass violence | Mohamad Bazzi The Guardian
Kennedy Center officials are warning the institution is on the brink of bankruptcy and could close as soon as Tuesday unless the president’s name is added to the building.
Bettina Anderson characterized it as an "extremely generous wedding gift from a friend."
Bo French, a Texas Republican running for the state’s railroad commission, reemphasized his viral social media post about Asian American students at the University of Texas.
Seth Bodnar joined “Forbes Newsroom” to discuss his campaign running as an independent in Montana’s U.S. Senate race.
President Donald Trump has systemically dismantled regulations implemented by the Obama and Biden administrations that sought to fight climate change.
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The payments, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, represented an extraordinary flouting of ethical norms for an American president’s family member.
Trump nominates Wesley Hunt as US ambassador to Saudi Arabia Politico Trump nominates Wesley Hunt to Saudi Arabia ambassador post The Hill Wesley Hunt nominated by President Trump to become ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia FOX 26 Houston Trump nominates Wesley Hunt for Saudi ambassadorship The Texas Tribune Wesley Hunt tapped to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia Washington Examiner
E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants The New York Times EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants AP News EPA rollback may worsen Trump’s Supreme Court climate headache Politico Trump administration removes climate pollution limits on power plants CNN Trump administration repeals Biden era greenhouse gas requirements for power plants CNBC
Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been absent from the Senate since being hospitalized in June following a fall, is set to return to the Senate floor Monday night.
Federal agents may have broken state laws after the Department of Homeland Security began surging personnel for what it called the Unlawful Voter Initiative, a federal whistleblower alleges.
Hegseth allies campaign to put loyalist in Army secretary job Politico
Senator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former leader, had been absent for more than 13 weeks after a health incident, fueling questions about his ability to continue serving.
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The comments made to CNN, if taken at face value, seemed to fly in the face of the California governor’s presidential ambitions.
Pentagon watchdog says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall NBC News Missile crisis: The hard truths about America's military arsenal CBS News Centcom commander ‘not concerned at all’ about munitions stockpiles thehill.com US watchdog tallies Iran war's hit to weapons stockpiles, military bases and more WRAL US military must focus on ‘right mix’ of weapons amid stockpile concerns: Official Military Times
Christopher Gallant, who is running against Representative Nick LaLota on Long Island, acknowledged that the photos that surfaced in media reports on Monday were legitimate.
Marshall Rawson, the 34-year-old Republican nominee, has a history of association with a white supremacist group.
The event is hosted by Kennedy's anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense.
President Donald Trump's political wartiest has spent much of the 2026 midterm election campaign cycle on the sidelines despite pleas from Republicans.
Trump’s EPA is ending one of the nation’s biggest climate protections The Washington Post EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants AP News EPA rollback may worsen Trump’s Supreme Court climate headache Politico Trump administration removes climate pollution limits on power plants CNN US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants BBC
Karl Rove will vote for Democrat over Bo French The Texas Tribune Opinion | Longhorns fans are a Texas-size win for American assimilation The Washington Post Texas Republican’s Racist Social Media Post Draws Condemnation The New York Times UT students featured in Bo French's social media attack speak out dallasnews.com Texas nominees' racist, vulgar remarks receive mixed GOP reaction Axios
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Hits Near David Petraeus, ex-C.I.A. Chief The New York Times Train carrying Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief may have been targeted in Russian strike, officials say The Guardian Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station BBC Russia hits passenger train on Ukraine's border with Poland, just misses 'diplomatic train' Reuters Boris Johnson in security scare after train hit by Russian drone in Ukraine Sky News
A partial count by Sweden's election authority projected that left-wing opposition bloc would win a one-seat majority.
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Israel’s Minister of Culture Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the Israeli citizenships of “NAZA” co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. He called the documentary “shocking” and accused the filmmakers of “betraying the state.” “The self-loathing that burns in the creators, who are willing to harm their homeland just to get applause from antisemites around the […]
Dania Thafer of the Gulf International Forum weighs in on previously scheduled talks between Iran and Gulf states. Shortly before this interview aired, Oman announced that the talks were postponed.
Houthis' Yemen advance leaves Gulf states with uncomfortable choice reuters.com Why Saudi Arabia has few options in its conflict with the Houthis CNN Houthis enter US 'kill box' after seizing Red Sea 'cork,' former Pentagon official warns Fox News Iran war live: Houthi vehicles in Dhubab, Mocha hit by Yemen’s army Al Jazeera Trump Loses the Other Strait The Atlantic
U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran says he prayed while "free-falling" to the ground behind enemy lines CBS News Airman shot down in Iran shares harrowing rescue story CNN Air Force officer recalls ‘free-falling’ after jet was shot down over Iran nbcnews.com Sunday on 60 Minutes: U.S. Air Force officer details story of survival; hidden camera probe explores the pardon economy CBS News Hegseth, associates pushed F-15 airmen downed over Iran to appear on ’60 Minutes’ – report The Times
Trump said revenue from the Venezuela arrangement has "paid for the war many times."
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Indonesia rescuers searching for 129 people still missing after passenger ship capsizes Reuters At least 6 dead, more than 100 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes, officials say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea bbc.com Indonesia rescuers search for 130 people after ferry sinks dw.com At least 6 dead and more than 100 missing after Indonesian ferry overturns in rough seas CNN
The former UK PM said: "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".
Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station BBC Train carrying Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief may have been targeted in Russian strike, officials say The Guardian Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson leaves station Al Jazeera Russian Strikes on Ukraine Hits Near David Petraeus, ex-C.I.A. Chief The New York Times Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after visiting dignitaries passed through AP News
Russia Is Churning Out Smart, Cheap New Weapons Faster Than Ukraine or the U.S. WSJ
Air Force officer recalls ‘free-falling’ after jet was shot down over Iran NBC News Airman shot down in Iran shares harrowing rescue story CNN Sunday on 60 Minutes: U.S. Air Force officer details story of survival; hidden camera probe explores the pardon economy CBS News US aviator shot down over Iran recalls 'free-falling' in first interview since rescue BBC Air Force colonel recounts how he survived after F-15E jet was shot down over Iran The Hill
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after senior visiting officials, including the former prime ministers of the U.K. and Sweden, passed through.
Sweden’s centre-left leads by three seats as election count continues Al Jazeera Swedish election: centre-left parties lead by just a single seat with most votes counted The Guardian Sweden’s center-left bloc leads close election against right-wing government The Times of Israel Election in Sweden Is Too Close to Call The New York Times Exit polls show left-wing opposition ahead in Swedish vote, projected to win majority pbs.org
Indonesian authorities intensified on Monday a search for people missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea. At least six passengers were killed and 129 people are still missing.
Swedish election ends in near dead heat. Preliminary results give opposition a 1-seat majority AP News Swedish opposition have slim lead in 'too close to call' election bbc.com Sweden’s next government uncertain with thin lead for left-wing opposition after tight election thehill.com Sweden’s centre-left leads by three seats as vote counting continues Al Jazeera Exit polls show left-wing opposition ahead in Swedish vote, projected to win majority PBS
The strategic Strait of Hormuz remains the conflict's primary flashpoint.
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Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament Al Jazeera What is the Philippines' BARMM regional election and why does it matter Reuters A Muslim region in the southern Philippines votes in its first elections AP News Bangsamoro’s parliamentary election is a turning point Al Jazeera Philippine Muslim enclave heads to polls after deadly shooting Yahoo
A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa has killed at least 21 people
Saudi Arabia has faced escalating attacks from Iran-allied militant groups in recent days.
Police in Bali believe the two young children died as a result of violence, while a 57-year-old man is believed to have taken his own life Indonesian police are investigating the deaths of three Australians who died in Bali over the weekend, with initial reports suggesting a father killed his two young children before taking his own life. The man, 57 and his two children, aged seven and four, who are also Indonesian citizens, were discovered deceased in a bungalow in Kuta on Sunday morning. Co
The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.
Left edges ahead in Swedish election thriller politico.eu Swedish opposition have slim lead in 'too close to call' election BBC Sweden faces political uncertainty as far-right loses some of its vote share in super close election CBS News Opposition set to halt Sweden's slide to right Reuters Sweden’s left seems to have eked out a narrow victory economist.com
Jack Shepherd was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court after previously admitting the violent assault.
The kingdom is in a state of strategic shock after coming under attack from an emboldened Iran and failing to win more U.S. military support, analysts say.
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Hundreds of Britons have been detained in Thailand on suspicion of attempting to smuggle cannabis to the UK.
St Barts is one of many UK institutions whose benefactors were involved in the trafficking of enslaved Africans Inside the Great Hall of St Bartholomew’s North Wing, alongside stately portraits of the apostle from whom London’s oldest hospital takes its name and King Henry VIII, extravagant commemorative boards adorn the walls. The Great Hall was a grand, formal space where governors weighed their philanthropic donations and drafted their wills, many while investing in the stock of companies bui
The incident is not the result of hostile action, the BBC understands.
Robert Hamill died after he was beaten by loyalists in Portadown, County Armagh.
Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.
"The World's Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran," Trump said in a social media post.
Russian Strike on Train Station Near Ukraine-Poland Border Seen as Warning to Kyiv’s Allies The New York Times Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station BBC Did Putin just try to kill Boris Johnson? The Times Russia will celebrate almost killing Boris Johnson – this is Putin’s plan for chaos The Independent Russian Strikes on Ukraine Hits Near David Petraeus, ex-C.I.A. Chief The New York Times
A husband pleads guilty to more than 60 offences, including raping his wife without her knowledge.
With Lula mired in scandal, Flávio Bolsonaro is firing up his base in the bellwether state of Minas Gerais – starting at the scene of his father’s stabbing A giant banner of Brazil’s incarcerated former president Jair Bolsonaro fluttered in the morning breeze as his eldest son, Flávio, touched down at an airfield on the fringe of a city that will soon help decide the future of one of the biggest democracies on earth. “Brazil is rudderless. Brazil has no president and Brazil needs a president – a
Why is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries? aljazeera.com Trump urges Ukraine to stop ‘knocking out’ Russian oil refineries as U.S. diesel hits record CNBC Donald Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have agreed energy truce Financial Times Trump calls on Zelensky to stop attacking Russian energy targets washingtonpost.com Ukraine and Russia have agreed not to hit energy targets, Trump claims – Europe live The Guardian
Iran War Updates: Oil prices jump to near 4-month high as Oman-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz postponed CBS News Iranian strait authority issues updated list of sanctioned vessels Reuters Iran-Gulf talks without US participation on reopening the Strait of Hormuz postponed, Omani official says CNN Meeting Between Iran and Arab States Postponed as Mideast Diplomacy Stalls The New York Times Iran and Persian Gulf foreign ministers postpone meeting as talks stall washingtonpost.com
The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.
Harry and Meghan are the parents of two children, Archie and Lilibet.
Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flow AP News Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Being Rebuffed by Trump The New York Times Saudi Arabia may be just days away from not being able to export much oil MarketWatch Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia shuts down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz cnbc.com Oil Pipe Bypassing Hormuz to Reopen ‘Soon,’ US Energy Chief Says bloomberg.com
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The level of police protection they need and potential dangers they face are to be reviewed.
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The findings are part of a project documenting British involvement in the slave trade between the 16th and 19th Centuries.
Chile has become the first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies to humans, according to the World Health Organization
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are going to be given a review of their publicly-funded security after their return to live in the UK.
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It is currently unknown where the drone came from, officials said.
In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.
As global temperature increase shoots past 1.5 degrees Celsius, the vulnerable countries that fought for that Paris Agreement target face a brutal new reality.
Building a large solar farm typically takes years, thanks to permitting and grid connection delays. But a startup called Resilience Energy is rolling out a faster way to add clean energy: It pays to install solar and batteries across a network of homes, then sells power back to the grid at peak moments. Homeowners get free equipment, and their electric bills can drop by 60%-80% while they use it. At times when the grid is under the most strain, utilities can tap into the network and avoid using
Scientists have discovered that the brain’s short-range wiring may help protect cognition even as gray matter shrinks with age. Healthier connections just beneath the brain’s surface were linked to better language skills and appeared to weaken the impact of gray matter loss.
A foundational chemistry concept found in textbooks for almost 100 years may have been taught incorrectly. Researchers say the inductive effect in neutral molecules appears to extend only across one chemical bond, rather than gradually weakening over three or four bonds as traditionally taught. The team argues that updating this explanation could make organic chemistry easier to understand and provide a stronger foundation for future research and innovation.
Once an organ is removed from a donor’s body, the clock starts ticking. Surgeons usually flush the organ with a preservative solution, bag it, and put it on ice—where it immediately starts to degrade. The team has a matter of hours to get it into a recipient’s body. There’s another option—one that has been growing…
Isotropic analysis revealed the most likely source to be Brimham Rocks, not the nearby Plumpton Rocks.
The water on the moon could likely support a small village or town, but not a large “metropolis,” a recent paper found.
Pennsylvania has announced its third measles-related death in less than three weeks. A local coroner says the 40-year-old woman was unvaccinated.
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Four medical groups released recommendations for the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season ahead of the CDC. FatCamera/E+/Getty Images The CDC has not yet issued new COVID-19 or RSV recommendations for the 2026–2027 season and has instead carried over last year’s flu guidance. Four medical groups released their own recommendations in September, each covering a different population: children, adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems. All four groups recommend a flu shot fo
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The government describes its new school food standards as "once-in-a-generation changes".
Becky Jones is among more than 40 people taking legal action against a hospital trust.
The FDA approved Rasonque (daraxonrasib), a groundbreaking new drug to treat metastatic pancreatic cancer. Photo courtesy of Revolution Medicines The FDA approved Rasonque, a new drug to treat the most common type of pancreatic cancer. A clinical trial found that those who received Rasonque had more than double the average survival rate: around 13 months compared to just over 6 months with chemotherapy alone. Pancreatic cancer was the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death globally
Katherine LaNassa. Photo by Emily Sandifer Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa, who plays Nurse Dana on The Pitt, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a routine mammogram. LaNasa underwent surgery and radiation treatment before landing her role on the hit medical drama. Now cancer-free, LaNasa is encouraging women to get regular mammograms and understand their personal breast cancer risk. Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa may be best known for her beloved role as “Nurse Dana” on the acclai
After a stage 1 colon cancer diagnosis at 37, Marisa Stachelski (pictured above) learned she had a BRCA2 mutation that increased her risk of several other cancers. Photo: Marisa Stachelski Marisa Stachelski was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer at age 37 after experiencing persistent bloating, pain, and blood in her stool. Genetic testing later revealed a BRCA2 mutation, which can significantly increase the risk of several cancers, including breast and ovarian cancer. Stachelski chose risk
Drinking coffee or tea at very high temperatures could triple your risk of esophageal cancer, researchers say. alvarez/E+/Getty Images Researchers have found a possible link between drinking very hot drinks and esophageal cancer. Drinking coffee or tea at too high a temperature was associated with a threefold risk. Experts advise allowing your hot beverage to cool before drinking. Avoiding other esophageal cancer risk factors like smoking and drinking heavily may matter more. Do you need a c
A new study suggests that light exposure during sleep could raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yana Iskayeva/Moment/Getty Images New research shows that even dim light during sleep may thicken heart muscle walls and reduce heart flexibility, potentially raising cardiovascular risk. The findings build on prior evidence linking nighttime light exposure to cardiovascular disease risk. Optimizing your sleep environment can help protect your heart health. Sleeping in dark conditions may b
According to recent research, nearly 32% of females in their 20s have never had a cervical screening. MoMo Productions · DigitalVision/Getty Recent research found that nearly 1 in 3 women ages 21 to 29 had never been screened for cervical cancer as of 2023, up from about 1 in 8 in 2005. Researchers also found disparities in never-screening based on factors including race and ethnicity, education, and insurance coverage. Regional- and distant-stage cervical cancer incidence each increased by
An enhanced diet and exercise program may support men during prostate cancer treatment, according to a new study. Maki Nakamura/DigitalVision/Getty Images Researchers say a monitored program of diet, exercise, and behavioral support may improve prostate cancer treatment outcomes. The scientists reported that men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer who followed the lifestyle regimen known as STAMINA experienced improved quality of life. Experts say a healthy lifestyle
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Research shows that alcohol consumption can raise your risk of cancer and other health conditions, as well as alcohol-related cancer death. Krit of Studio OMG · Moment/Getty Recent research found that alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the United States doubled between 1990 and 2023. Another study found that even low levels of alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk of several cancers. Other research linked heavy drinking to a 25% higher risk of colorectal cancer. Alcoh
A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced AFib recurrence by 45%. RealPeopleGroup/E+/Getty Images Exercise interventions are underutilized in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm disorder. A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced time spent in atrial fibrillation by 45% compared with usual care (3.9% vs. 7.1%). Participants in the exercise group had improved cardiorespiratory fitness and resting heart rate,
A new review found that GLP-1s offer significant improvements in obstructive sleep apnea associated with obesity. vitapix/E+/Getty Images New research has found that GLP-1 drugs may improve obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) related to obesity. The effects of tirzepatide (Zepound), which is FDA approved for OSA, were especially notable. GLP-1s appear to improve OSA associated with obesity by promoting fat loss in the neck, throat, and tongue. CPAP therapy should be continued until a physician has
Recent research shows that the shingles vaccine may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A boy and the sea · E+/Getty A recent study found that the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) was associated with a 9% lower cardiovascular disease burden compared with the older live vaccine. Researchers observed lower burdens of coronary heart disease, heart failure, ischemic stroke in men, and atrial fibrillation (AFib) among those who received Shingrix. The CDC recommends the shingles
Dr. Heewon Suh, a physician and renowned Korean aesthetic medicine expert, assesses a patient’s skin at her clinic in Seoul, Korea. Photo credit: Cheongdam Circle Clinic “Glass skin” has become one of the most searched skin goals in the world. Experts say it is a real, medically definable skin state — balanced hydration, healthy dermal structure, and even tone. Christine Maguire, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer at RVO Health, the parent company of Healthline Media, sat do
The FDA has approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines that target the XFG variant. Luis Alvarez · DigitalVision/Getty The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026–2027 season, all targeting the JN.1-lineage XFG variant. All four vaccines are approved for adults ages 65 and older, as well as younger people with underlying conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, with eligibility varying by vaccine. The updated vaccines are de
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The ACS notes that prostate cancer cases are on the rise, but early detection and screening may help reverse the trend. Maskot/Getty The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates there will be 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer in 2026. Prostate cancer cases increased by around 3% per year between 2014 and 2022, with the steepest increase occurring in advanced-stage diagnoses. The ACS says the increase in diagnoses is largely due to more men being screened, although many are still not being
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City officials — and one determined mother — are working to stop the spread of cychlorphine, which is far more potent than fentanyl.
Somewhere in America, a physician is trying to reconstruct where their patient has been for the last six months. A hospital admission in March, a discharge to a rehabilitation facility, and then the specialist follow-up that may or may not have happened, with a medication list that is out of date. The patient does their best to fill in the gaps from memory. The office visit is only 12 minutes long, and most of it is spent on detective work. When the visit is over, the doctor returns to endless b
Healthcare can build trust and engagement by making care more intuitive, connected and personalized, helping consumers access and understand services with greater ease.
Cancer rates are rising in adults under 55, and new research suggests accelerated biological aging may be one piece of the puzzle. Scientists found that people from more recent generations tended to have bodies that appeared biologically older than those of earlier generations at the same chronological age. Greater biological age acceleration was linked to a higher risk of early onset cancers, with specific patterns seen for lung, gastrointestinal, uterine and colorectal cancers.
A wearable device has revealed nighttime hormone surges that may expose a frequently missed cause of high blood pressure. The discovery could help explain why primary aldosteronism often escapes standard blood tests and point toward a more accurate way to diagnose it.
The aroma of cofee may help boost your mood, according to recent research. Busakorn Pongparnit · Moment/Getty The aroma of coffee may help improve mood and reduce feelings of stress, according to a small study of healthy young adults. Smelling coffee was linked to reductions in tension, fatigue, confusion, and other negative mood measures, although researchers found no significant changes in heart rate. The benefits may be linked more to expectations and conditioned responses than to direct
Alexander Zverev lands his second Grand Slam title after ending Ben Shelton's hopes of becoming a rare home US Open men's champion.
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Madrid successfully debuted its €83 million hybrid Formula One circuit, marking the sport's return after 45 years.
The Green Bay Packers blew another fourth quarter lead and fell to the Minnesota Vikings, 39-22, Sunday.
The Green Bay Packers' odds of losing four games in the last year where they held double digit leads late were 1-in-2.5 million — yet they somehow did it.
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The league has banned Ballmer for one year, and the Clippers have been fined $30 million.
Ballmer said that the team is complying with the penalties, has paid the fines, and is "moving forward."
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Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final in New York City, earning his second grand slam title this year.
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer announced on Sunday night "that we are complying with the penalties assessed by the league."
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ABC News' Danny New talks to Justin Buzzard, a pastor and father of three in California, who just made his collegiate debut as a football player for the San Jose City College Jaguars.
Arch Manning led Texas to a 24-23 victory over Ohio State, helping the Longhorns overcome a 21-point fourth quarter deficit. Texas is now No. 1 in the AP poll.
The Toronto Blue Jays’ former star offered an explicit response after visiting the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Premier League soccer club Liverpool has just signed a record breaking front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines, as the Iran war continues to reshape the Middle East's airline industry
The New York Yankees have gotten a retirement update on a former starter who turned villain after calling the team “easy to hate.”
Penta could spring a monumental upset against Roman Reigns at WWE Raw in Mexico City.
Here's how the F1 standings look after round 14 of the 2026 season in Madrid, Spain.
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
Both the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and the Pro Pickleball Association (PPA) held events in Asia last weekend. Here's a quick recap.
Formula 1’s latest venue might be fun to drive, but the race was processional and dull.
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is not among the favorites to be the first coach fired in 2026.
Global soccer has undergone a radical transformation in the last decade, moving from institutional crisis to a hyper-commercialized landscape, as WFS has witnessed.
The Portuguese Open returns to PGA Aroeira Lisboa for the first time since 1997, bringing the hotelplanner TOUR back to the historic course.
The former 49ers quarterback created an uproar in 2016 when took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality. In The Perilous Fight he explains why he still wants to play football.
Sydney Sweeney is once again at the center of online controversy, with female athletes around the world speaking out against the actress’s latest project—an ad for sports trading app Novig. In a minute-long video, the Euphoria actress promoted the prediction market platform ahead of football season, cutting between shots of her almost entirely nude alongside sport-themed props, as she explains how Novig is distinct from other prediction markets like Polymarket or Kalshi. “No betting on wars or d
Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.
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Seth Green revealed in the Sept. 8 episode of “The McBride Rewind” podcast that he was not involved in any discussion of reprising his role as the werewolf guitarist Oz in Hulu’s canceled “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot. “I was not part of those talks,” he said in the episode. While he was not involved, […]
Eugene Richard O’Connor, the punk rocker known as Cheetah Chrome and guitarist of the Dead Boys, died Sunday, his bandmates confirmed on Instagram. He was 71. “We are incredibly sad to announce the news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Cheetah Chrome,” the band wrote in the post. “Cheetah was a true original, […]
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman’s "Practical Magic 2" opened in theaters over the weekend, 28 years after the original film. How did the sequel do at the box office in comparison to 1998 original?
Looking for something new to stream this weekend? Here’s every major new movie and show hitting Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV and more.
Cynthia Erivo already earned two best actress Oscar nominations for portraying Harriet Tubman and the green-skinned Elphaba in “Wicked” — not to mention her Tony-winning work in “The Color Purple” — but her latest film, “Prima Facie,” might be her most challenging high-wire act yet. She pulled it off, according to the audience at the […]
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Lanterns” Episode 5, titled “Lights Out,” now streaming on HBO Max. This week’s episode of “Lanterns” finally unmasks the Manhunter, who’s been at the heart of the mystery in Rushville throughout the season. As revealed at the end of Episode 4, the Manhunter is in fact Zoe Macon, […]
CBS News says it needs to push “60 Minutes” into the future if the show is to survive, but the first telecast of the 59th season following a shocking overhaul of its on-air and behind-the-camera staff in May and June relied on many elements from the program’s past. The new season of “60 Minutes” burnished […]
The long-running CBS News program returned for a high-pressure 59th season on Sunday. With new correspondents and a refreshed stopwatch, it was more tweak than overhaul.
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Millennials get their Mrs. Robinson moment with “All That She Wants,” an age-gap romcom titled after the 1992 Ace of Base hit. If you remember listening to that song on a cassingle, it’s time to ask your doctor about perimenopause. Professional dancer Emma (Annie Murphy) isn’t quite there yet, but in her early thirties, she’s […]
Hynde, though she had the feelings of punk in her bones, was the most romantic songwriter of that entire scene. I don’t mean romantic as in "love songs," but as in conjuring the majestic romanticism of life. Just listen to "Kid," a song so happy and sad at the same time that it’s worthy of the Beatles.
“The Odyssey” continued its voyage at the summit of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Sept. 11–13. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the Christopher Nolan-directed tentpole generated $3.9 million from 449,474 admissions over the three-day frame across 1,648 screens, capturing 51.4% of the […]
Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” held the number one spot at the mainland China box office for the fifth straight frame, collecting RMB52.9 million ($7.8 million) over the Sept. 11–13 weekend, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Directed by Wen Muye (“Dying to Survive”) and starring Shen Teng, […]
Zendaya, Matthew McConaughey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Keke Palmer, Florence Pugh and Sally Field are among the list of presenters who for the 2026 Emmy Awards on Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
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Netflix will expand its lineup of Lee Chang-dong films worldwide, following the Silver Lion (Grand Jury Prize) win for “Possible Love” at the Venice Film Festival. The expansion will let viewers everywhere explore titles including “Secret Sunshine” and “Peppermint Candy.” “Possible Love,” Lee’s first film in eight years, opens in South Korean theaters Sept. 23, […]
Actor Nicolas Cage’s lavish Malibu mansion is facing a dramatic threat after a massive hole opened up where part of the property’s driveway once stood.
Before the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards get underway in Los Angeles on Monday night, stars will be arriving at the event’s red carpet ceremony. Find out where you can stream the arrivals.
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While most filmgoers are focused on the staying power of the new Spider-Man film or Marvel’s upcoming Avengers movie, featuring the return of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, some of the most interesting films of the coming months might have less to do with comic books and more to do with the leaders and prominent personalities of the tech world. Biopics are generally hit or miss at the box office, but a slew of upcoming releases focused on big names of technology companies are garnering attent
The campaigns for the Oscar for international feature film are gaining momentum, with final submissions due by Oct. 1. The Oscars shortlists will be revealed on Dec. 15, with 15 international films selected to be voted on by Academy members in all branches who commit to watch all 15 films. Oscar nominations will be revealed […]
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled the lineup and schedule for three of its fan-facing programs: Open Talk, Outdoor Stage Greeting and Talk-to-Talk. Held at the Busan Cinema Center Roof Theater and the HANMAC Smooooth Lounge, the sessions give audiences a chance to meet directors and cast members from a wide range […]
Starting Sept. 21, we’ll unveil a list of 100, as voted on by more than 500 television professionals in Hollywood and around the world. Make sure you’re getting updates.
NBC is broadcasting the Monday night ceremony, which will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
Streaming services are increasingly adding video podcasts to boost user engagement, reduce churn, and acquire low-cost content to compete with YouTube. Their strategies are all different, based on each streamer's own corporate objectives.
The London revival of “Sunday in the Park With George” has been canceled following the exits of stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey. “The planned 2027 production of ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ at the Barbican will no longer proceed as scheduled,” a rep for producers Empire Street Productions tells Variety. “Empire Street Productions […]
Javier Bardem will be honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Rome Film Festival where the Oscar-winning actor will present a screening of Spanish director Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s “The Beloved” (“El ser querido”) that is being showcased in the event’s best of the fests section. In “The Beloved,” which world-premiered at Cannes, Bardem plays an […]
After becoming one of the biggest breakouts from the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, “Club Kid” has had another reason to celebrate on the French coast. At the Deauville American Film Festival, Jordan Firstman’s buzzy directorial debut — being released by A24 later this year — won the top Grand Prix Award over the weekend, together […]
Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and "Ice Princess," died on Aug. 16.
Jordanian filmmakers Raghad Albakheet and Danial Salman are following up the success of their Student Academy Award-nominated short film “A Subconscious Dive” with separate feature projects. Directed by Albakheet and produced by Salman, “A Subconscious Dive” made the short list of semifinalists in the Alternative/Experimental category, making it only the second Jordanian film in history […]
Inside a workshop at Alicante’s Ciudad de la Luz, a boat used on “People of the Book,” now sold at Toronto by Bleiberg Entertainment, is still sitting among the physical remains of Good Films Studios Spain’s first production. It doubled as part of a ferry and, later, carried refugees across a Mediterranean recreated in the […]
Frank Sinatra doubles his presence on the Jazz Albums chart as ‘Sinatra at the Sands’ and ‘Ultimate Christmas’ return side-by-side.
Davika Hoorne and director Banjong Pisanthanakun are opening up about “Inherit,” the psychological horror film that reunites the pair and will have its world premiere in the Centrepiece program at the Toronto Film Festival, with Hoorne starring as a centuries-old, demon-possessed grandmother. The film follows the Manasvanich family, whose wealth and polish mask deep secrets […]
Since winning two Oscars in three years less than a decade ago, Mahershala Ali has bided his time as one of Hollywood’s great untapped commodities. Not counting some disposable franchise support duty, he’s had only a fine performance in the gloopy sci-fi “Swan Song” to remind us what he can do, while his proposed succession […]
There’s a severed head on set, a childhood friend swinging fists in an elevator, and a director who wanted every drop of blood shot for real. Australian filmmaker Nick Kozakis’s action-horror film “Kick On” makes its world premiere in the Toronto International Film Festival’s Midnight Madness lineup. The film begins with a night of partying […]
Sunday in the Park With George was supposed to make its debut next year at the Barbican.
Sydney Sweeney appears to be at the center of another controversy involving a commercial. The “Euphoria” actress recently stripped down for a steamy new ad for sports trading app Novig, going nude and covering parts of her with a variety of sports equipment. But not everybody is overjoyed by sports’ new naked cheerleader. Over the […]
There is a new, immersive entertainment experience coming to the Las Vegas Sphere — and Oprah Winfrey is at the center of it. Titled “Aha,” the two-hour show is taking place four times across one weekend, from April 2-4, 2027. Winfrey will appear live on-stage and introduce performances from Grammy winner Jacob Collier, poet Ocean […]
Michael Bay and Benedict Cumberbatch are set to face the ill-informed interview style of Philomena Cunk, the beloved TV idiot played by Diane Morgan, in the comedy creation’s latest outing. “Cunk on Cinema,” first announced by Variety earlier this year, will see Cunk chart the history of cinema and the world’s love affair with movies […]
“Djinn Wedding” (“Cinlerin Düğünü”), written and directed by Ferit Karahan (“Brother’s Keeper,” “The Fall From Heaven”), will have its world premiere at Toronto as part of the TIFF Platform competition. This is Karahan’s follow-up feature to “Brother’s Keeper,” which won the Berlin Film Festival’s Fipresci Award in the Panorama section. A magic realism story about […]
The 30th edition of Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival, which draws around 1,200 industry professionals, has unveiled the projects selected for its New Visions Forum. Twenty-nine projects from 15 countries will be presented during the Forum, taking place Oct. 28–30, offering their teams the opportunity to connect with potential co-production, financing, sales and distribution partners. Eight […]
Richie Mehta did not want to make this film. When producers at Namah Pictures – Shareen Mantri Kedia, Kishor Arora and Kanwal Kohli – approached him with the rights to Phoolan Devi’s dictated autobiography, his first instinct was to turn them down. He calls himself “a non-resident Indian Punjabi boy” with no natural claim to […]
Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” returns to both of Billboard’s global rankings as excitement surrounding the band’s Forever Tour boosts its catalog.
Andrew Scott is set to reprise his starring role in the one-man play “Sea Wall.” The production of the limited run — it will play 19 performances at Studio Seaview in New York from Oct. 16 to Oct. 30 — will be filmed for a feature adaptation. The 30-minute monologue play was written for Scott […]
Ildikó Enyedi’s “Silent Friend” is Hungary’s submission for the 2027 Oscars in the best international feature film category. Enyedi’s “On Body and Soul,” which won Berlin’s Golden Bear, was Oscar nominated in the same category in 2018. “Silent Friend,” which stars Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Luna Wedler, Enzo Brumm and Léa Seydoux, is a poetic exploration […]
Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she told NPR about what she looks for in a performance.
The life of a K-pop star is anything but easy — and Lisa is living proof. At 13, the Thai performer beat out 4,000 hopefuls to join the vaunted South Korean record label YG Entertainment, becoming their first non-Korean trainee. The following year, she moved to South Korea for K-pop boot camp and managed to […]
“Last Meals,” the upcoming drama from Oscar nominated writer-director Ramin Bahrani (“The White Tiger,” “99 Homes”) and starring Mads Mikkelson in the lead role, has expanded its cast as the start of principal photography nears. BAFTA and Emmy nominee Tessa Thompson (“Hedda,” “Creed”) and two-time Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (“Revolutionary Road,” “Nocturnal Animas”) have joined […]
'Rebel Moon' was a low point in director Zack Snyder's career. Well, until now that is, judging by the recent screening of 'The Last Photograph.'
Madonna’s “Danceteria” rises into the top 10 on the Dance Airplay chart, giving the superstar her twelfth career top 10 on the ranking.
Lanterns episode 5 felt like a season finale, but there are still three more to go. But it blew up two big fan theories at once.
Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour after making headlines for saying “free Palestine” on stage and delivering a political speech during the Sept. 4 concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The Grammy winner told the audience at the show that he wanted people in Gaza and the […]
It’s hard to believe in the golden age of streaming, but television used to be looked down upon by movie stars. These days the boundaries between the art forms barely exist—just ask the cast of the hit Apple TV series The Studio. Tonight (Monday, September 14, 2025), the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is celebrating the small screen at the 78th Emmy Awards, which will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to tune in. Who is h
Lucien Laviscount, the “Emily in Paris” breakout recently seen in the rom-com “People We Meet on Vacation,” has joined fellow Brit Daisy Ridley in upcoming action-thriller “The Good Samaritan.” From “Taken” director Pierre Morel and based on an original screenplay by “Rambo: Last Blood” screenwriter Matthew Ian Cirulnick, the film also stars Josh Duhamel (“Ransom […]
Oasis has announced the continuation of its reunion tour with a new batch of 2027 dates, kicking off in Scotland next May. The dates appear below in full, although it seems likely that more will be added. Speculation has been rampant that Oasis was slated for another round of live dates after wrapping their 2025 […]
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TV’s biggest night is here. The 78th annual Emmy Awards take place Monday, Sept. 14, bringing together the casts and creators behind the year’s biggest shows — from “The Pitt” and “Hacks” to “Pluribus,” “Widow’s Bay” and “Beef.” The ceremony airs live coast-to-coast from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 […]
Paramount released the trailer for “Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story,” a sports biopic about the final pick in the 1983 NFL draft. The sports drama tells “the heartfelt story of the inspiring, enduring impact John Tuggle had on his team and teammates after being drafted by the New York Giants,” the logline says. “Superman” […]
'Slow Horses' season 6 is out this week, and with its arrival comes an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score record not just for Apple, but all of TV.
SkyShowtime, the European streaming service co-owned by Comcast and Paramount Skydance, could be shuttered. This was the warning in a letter from the board of the joint venture to SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhan, which said a “review of strategic options for the business” had begun. Sarhan subsequently shared the letter — which has been seen by […]
Netflix has hit the start button on multiple adaptations of Sega hit gaming franchises. The first project under the companies’ new multititle deal is a feature-film adaptation of “Crazy Taxi,” Sega’s long-running racing game. The movie will be written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand — the writing duo behind the 2025 reboot of “The […]
The annual Stagecoach festival will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif. next April, and as usual it has a powerful set of headliners: Garth Brooks, Riley Green and Zach Top, with a reunited Florida Georgia Line set for a special late-night set at the festival, marking the duo’s first officially announced performance […]
Amanda Brocato has been promoted to president of Rosenfield Media Group, where she helps lead the corporate communications practice and drives business development and strategy for the independent PR firm. Based in Austin, Texas, Brocato has been with Rosenfield Media Group since 2020, when the current incarnation of the company was established under CEO Zach […]
Dan Harris, a former TV journalist who left prominent perches at both ABC News’ “Nightline” and the weekend editions of “Good Morning America,” is getting back into the TV-news business. Sort of. Harris figures prominently in the new subscriber-only “Membership” service launched last week by MS NOW. This time, however, he isn’t delivering headlines. He’s […]
Bob Mackie, the “Sultan of Sequins” known for creating flamboyant, show-stopping looks for divas like Cher and Diana Ross, died Monday. He was 87. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today,” a statement on his Instagram read. “He lived his 87 years to the […]
Macklemore has responded to being dropped from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, after comments he made onstage about Palestine drew controversy. The rapper responded in a lengthy post on Instagram in which he seemed to place the blame for the ban on New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, saying that the […]
Dave Chappelle has announced a slew of new arena dates as the comic is added to New York Comedy Festival as a headliner. Chappelle will open the fest on Nov. 6 with a show at Madison Square Garden. He joins other headliners of New York Comedy Festival including Marc Maron, Ilana Glazer, Daniel Sloss and […]
Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” rises into the top 10 on the Streaming Songs chart, becoming her second hit to reach the region following “Jolene.”
Prince posthumously scores another hit album with ‘Timeless,’ a collection of previously unreleased material that debuts on five Billboard rankings.
Bob Mackie, a legendary costume designer who worked for the likes of Cher, Elton John, Diana Ross and Carol Burnett for her classic series, dies
Oscar nominee Salma Hayek Pinault is stepping behind the camera. Variety can exclusively reveal that the Oscar-nominated actor of “Frida” and Emmy-nominated actress and producer of “Ugly Betty” will make her theatrical directorial debut with “Arena,” an epic romantic adventure she also wrote. The independently financed film pairs her with Yura Borisov, who earned an […]
Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” returns to both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. as several tunes in her catalog gain ground.
How far would you go to keep a love one close? Belgian studio Fabrique Fantastique’s debut animated feature “Juul” comes to TIFF Market a few days after Studio 100 Film announced having picked up this young adult animated drama, marking a significant expansion in the otherwise family-driven catalogue of the independent sales agency, a subsidiary […]
Vimeo is launching its second annual Short Film Grant Program, doubling last year’s prize pool to $300,000 to be split among five emerging filmmakers. In addition to receiving funding to create an original short film, the five selected filmmakers will also receive mentorship and resources to aid their filmmaking process and accelerate their careers. “So […]
With almost 22 million subscribers on his Youtube channel, “Brave Wilderness” host Mark Vins is no stranger to making and sharing outdoor content with a global audience. Now, 14 years later, Vins has expanded from short form videos to debuting his first full-length documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival. Vins’ end goal as a […]
Distribution, by common consent, has become the weakest link in the whole of the film industry. If it weren’t for public-sector aid, it would hardly exist. Split right deals, replacing minimum guarantees, has eased the financial stress on distributors. Every single dollar still counts, however. In such a context, Screen Brasil, which closes its applications […]
On the heels of global sensation “Heated Rivalry,” Canadian streamer Crave is bringing witchy back with “Yaga,” writer and showrunner Kat Sandler’s horror mystery series in which the ancient lore of Baba Yaga haunts the search for a missing local in a small coastal town. Greenlit in spring 2025, “Yaga” gained global buzz earlier this […]
Foo Fighters’ “Window” rises into the top 10 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, giving the band its thirty-sixth top 10 and tying Shinedown for the most top 10s ever.
Ziwe Fumudoh has built her career in comedy and as an interview host who can handle any guest, from political figures to drag queens. The podcast star and creator screened two episodes from the upcoming season of her podcast “You’d Be an Iconic Guest” — one with comedian and actress Wanda Sykes and the other […]
Netflix’s series adaptation of “This Summer Will Be Different” has added four new cast members, Variety has learned. Malin Akerman (“The Hunting Wives,” “Billions”), Megan Follows (“Buried in Barstow,” “Anne of Green Gables,”), Nadine Bhabha (“Heated Rivalry,” “Slo Pitch”), and Matias Lucas (“The Order”) have all joined the drama based on the Carley Fortune novel […]
In making “Jo of Montreal,” Ameen Nayfeh, director of the award-winning Palestinian drama “200 Meters,” embarked on a very different kind of project than his debut feature, namely a feel-good family film that kids could enjoy. “Jo of Montreal” is about Yusuf (Hamzah Baareh), a spoiled 12-year-old boy visiting family in Jordan and stranded in […]
Luciana Paes (“Friendly Beast”) and Camila Márdila (“I’m Still Here”) have been cast in “The Favorite Daughter” (“A Filha Favorita”), the new film by rising Brazilian director Rafaela Camelo. The filmmaker is gearing up to shoot the follow-up to “The Nature of Invisible Things,” which premiered to acclaim at the Berlin Film Festival in 2025 […]
Warner Bros. is developing multiple rides at its theme park in Abu Dhabi which are connected by a single storyline involving its DC Comics characters Superman and Lex Luthor.
Netflix has announced three new adaptations of Sega games: a Crazy Taxi film, a Sonic animated series "built for kids who want to feel a little edge," and a live-action movie based on the upcoming Stranger Than Heaven from Yakuza developer RGG Studio. The Crazy Taxi movie will be the first project released, though it doesn't have a debut date yet. Netflix also already has three seasons of a Sonic show called Sonic Prime. Here's Netflix's descriptions of the upcoming adaptations: Crazy Taxi: Sinc
If you want an idea of what’s next in film, the Toronto International Film Festival is a good place to start. Every year TIFF features a huge range of features from around the world, and often some of them go on to be huge hits or awards contenders; the 2025 edition, for instance, included the likes of both Hamnet and Obsession. Covering a sprawling festival like TIFF solo is next to impossible, so I do my best to see as much as I can, and then write about everything with bite-sized reviews publ
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Ben Platt and Russell Tovey have joined the fifth and final season of “Industry,” Variety has learned. Platt will play Matt Crenshaw, who is described as “a venture capitalist and an early backer of a wellness-tech company.” Tovey will play Declan P. Davis, said to be “deputy to left-wing politician Nikesh Shah (Bally Gill).” The […]
Sandra Wollner’s “Everytime” lands in Toronto this week for its North American premiere, kicking off a run that includes both the New York and Vancouver film festivals, and aiming to amplify the buzz that began with a standing ovation and Un Certain Regard Prize win at Cannes. The Berlin-based filmmaker’s third feature, which also won […]
Let’s set aside the risk of AI’s extinction-level capabilities. Even an extended chat with Tilly Norwood, the AI “actress” many see as Hollywood’s villain, left me a little more unnerved about the technology’s implications. Such unsettlement met me early Monday when I logged onto tillynorwood.com, clicked the customary boxes and agreed to the standard terms, […]
Post Malone’s ‘August 26’ debuts on four Billboard rankings following its tenth-anniversary reissue and first-ever vinyl release.
The Toronto International Film Festival is still obsessed with “Obsession.” The blockbuster horror indie sold out of the festival last year, launched digital creator Curry Barker as an auteur and has placed star Inde Navarrette in the awards conversation. It’s also provided a victory lap for TIFF, who had Barker and Navarrette for a keynote […]
Earlier this year, Belgium’s Flanders region returned to the Berlinale competition after a 45-year hiatus with Anke Blondé’s “Dust.” A few months later, Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, the two leads in Lukas Dhont’s “Coward,” won a rare joint best actor award in Cannes. Dhont’s drama is headed to Toronto with a recent boost of […]
In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.
Thousands of Instagram users have smashed the “unfollow” button on Sydney Sweeney’s profile after the actress was featured in and promoted a controversial sports-betting app in which she appears nude with sports equipment obscuring parts of her anatomy. Last Wednesday, Sweeney shared the ad promoting sports-prediction market app Novig on Instagram — where it has […]
FX’s ensemble comedy series “Adults” has seen significant growth with its second season. Though Disney did not provide exact metrics, the company reports that Season 2 saw a 40% increase compared to Season 1, accounting for viewers across Hulu and Disney+ globally after 12 days of viewing. Much of the growth coming from outside of […]
At 2 hours 25 minutes, Marine Atlan’s stunning debut, “La Gradiva,” is long if you run a stopwatch. But by any other measure it is as quick as a breath — a deep, ragged but restorative breath — of seasalty, basalty air. It’s the first sniff of adulthood and the last gasp of childhood for […]
The fate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts reportedly hinges on whether Donald J. Trump’s name is added back to the building’s facade. Officials from the Kennedy Center are warning that the national performing arts venue is facing “certain fiscal collapse” and could close as soon as Tuesday, according to documents first obtained by The Washington Post. The center’s board of trustees, which is chaired by President Trump and includes many of his close allies, argue that paying
“Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay is hosting the TV industry’s biggest night as the Emmy Awards are underway Monday evening. HBO’s medical drama “The Pitt” leads all nominees with a huge 25 nominations, including outstanding drama, lead actor and drama director for Noah Wyle and seven performers across supporting actor and actress. The […]
Will Poulter is heading to Indianapolis to be honored at the 35th annual Heartland Film Festival. The actor will attend a special presentation of his recent drama “Union County” from Oscilloscope Laboratories on Oct. 17. Poulter and Noah Centineo play brothers Cody and Jack Parsons who are navigating a court-mandated drug rehabilitation program in a […]
Tonight in Los Angeles, Hollywood is buzzing ahead of the biggest night in television, as stars of the small screen storm the Emmys. But across the country, a different crowd is preparing for a new awards show, one with performances from indie cult heroes like Nirosta Steel and categories like Ally of the Year “For […]
Ariana Grande’s “Into You” reaches new peaks on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. as several of her older hits gain ground.
The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.
International sales house H264 has sold Rodrigue Jean’s “Labrador – Autopsy of Silence” to TLA Releasing for the U.S. and the U.K. The deal follows the film’s world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, where it won three awards, including best international narrative feature. At Tribeca, the film also received the awards for best cinematography, presented […]
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has issued a statement defending his decision to create what amounts to a ban on rapper Macklemore performing in support of Ed Sheeran at a number of stadiums following the rapper’s comments regarding Palestine, which took place at concerts in New Jersey on Sept. 4 and 5. In his […]
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In the first major deal of the Toronto Film Festival, Joshua Giuliano’s slasher film “River” is in talks to be acquired by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Variety has confirmed. Giuliano’s film was originally backed by Independent Film Company and Shudder, but the companies are now closing a deal to sell distribution rights to […]
When long-running BBC comedy show “Mock the Week” returned to television screens after a three-year hiatus this past spring, fans may have noticed some changes: not only was the show longer and “looser” but it was also airing on TLC, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network. “It was also a surprise for me that it was […]
First came U2, now it’s Oprah’s turn. The media mogul, talk show host, actress, and philanthropist is headed to Sphere in Las Vegas to stage what’s being described as a “visual, musically immersive symphony of senses.”
Alex Warren’s ‘Wildchild’ debuts at No. 1 on both the Top Album Sales and Vinyl Albums rankings, giving the singer-songwriter his first leaders on the tallies.
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Henry Winkler opened up on the latest episode of “In Depth With Graham Bensinger” about refusing to let ABC executives change the name of “Happy Days” to “Fonzie’s Happy Days” due to the explosive popularity of his character. Winkler starred as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on all 11 seasons and 255 episodes of the iconic ABC […]
Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you picture an orange tree? If the response is “Vic Mensa’s backyard,” congratulations, you’re likely unusually attuned to social justice and an Internet savant to boot. For the uninitiated, Vic Mensa is a rapper-turned-activist known lately for his stream of consciousness video monologues dubbed the “Orange Tree” series. The videos muse over modern historical political issues plaguing the American public as well as his personal life, deli
International sales agency MoreThan Films has acquired the rights to “Sunburn,” by award-winning director Serville Poblete, ahead of its world premiere as part of the Centrepiece strand of the Toronto International Film Festival. The agency will handle international sales, with Julien Levesque from Gersh handling domestic sales in Canada. “Sunburn” is set in St. James […]
Macklemore says he has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour following pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage earlier this month at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium
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“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” cast member Mikayla Matthews has announced that she is stepping away from the reality series “after hearing some news” she found upsetting, seemingly related to the ongoing scandal surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul. “I will not be continuing the show at this moment,” she wrote in an Instagram caption. “I’ve […]
NBC is broadcasting the Monday night ceremony, which will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
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Shawn Mendes sees two older hits — "Treat You Better" and “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” — reach new peaks on both of Billboard’s worldwide rankings this week.
Stars are arriving at the 78th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. See what they’re wearing to celebrate TV’s biggest night.
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A collection of historic, forgotten items have been found during the restoration of the London royal residence.
Christina Ha, founder of Meow Parlour, explains the work behind her foundation and why it's important to care for animals with pet birth defects.
New school food rules for England and ex-PM Boris Johnson "flees Vlad drone blitz" are the top stories in Monday's papers.
A stronger jet stream will bring a distinctly autumnal look to our weather this week, but is there a September heatwave on the horizon later this month?
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A car plowed in reverse into the front of a tattoo parlor in Los Angeles County. Paramedics treated three people at the scene.
Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking relentless rain and flash flooding across the Northeast, where entire neighborhoods have been submerged and urgent rescues have taken place.
The accessible design category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors projects that put accessibility front and center. This year’s winner, Make Good’s Toddler Mobility Trainer is an open-source, fully 3D printed toddler mobility trainer. See all of the honorees below. {"blockType":"mv-promo-block","data":{"imageDesktopUrl":"https:\/\/images.fastcompany.com\/image\/upload\/f_webp,q_auto,c_fit\/wp-cms-2\/2026\/09\/2026-IBD_social-share-2-16x9-1.jpg","imageMobileUrl":"https:\/\/im
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The architectural design category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors buildings, structures, and interior designs that solve problems in the built environment. This year’s winner, University of California, Berkeley—Grimes Engineering Center By Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, is an adaptive-reuse building that uses a novel seismic-responsive structural system for precedent-setting earthquake resilience. See all of the honorees below. {"blockType":"mv-promo-block","data":{"imageDes
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The Latin America category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors the most innovative designs from the Latin American region. This year’s winner, Nordeste by Design Bridge and Partners, is a destination brand for Brazil’s Northeast that unites nine distinct states under a flexible identity system celebrating the region’s cultural diversity beyond tourism stereotypes. See the honorees below. {"blockType":"mv-promo-block","data":{"imageDesktopUrl":"https:\/\/images.fastcompany.com\/i
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The PM is understood to have cancelled engagements for Monday and Tuesday due to the death of his father Roy.
The Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog provided new details about conditions at the now-shuttered Florida detention center.
Texture is having a crunchy, gooey moment in the food and beverage industry. For many people, the way a menu item or packaged snack feels in the mouth has become as big a draw as flavor, although consumers don’t always recognize the part texture plays in their cravings for crispier takeout, frothier coffees and juicier candies, according to industry experts. The importance of “mouthfeel,” a food science term for oral sensation, has inspired new products like Starbucks’ Aerocano, an air-whipped i
Officials say four people were hospitalized after a crane collapsed at a Miami construction site
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Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University over years of alleged anti-Palestinian discrimination The Guardian Mahmoud Khalil Says Columbia Failed to Protect Pro-Palestinian Students The New York Times Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University for showing 'deliberate indifference' to pro-Palestinian students abcnews.com Columbia Gives Big Money to Pro-Israel Groups — But Not to Pro-Palestine Ones The Intercept Mahmoud Khalil lawsuit says Columbia failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists AP New
“I’m concerned that my card issuers might freeze or flag the cards when they suddenly see an extraordinary number of transactions.”
