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Congress Just DEFIED Trump on the War He Started — Here's What Happens NEXT

A measure to direct an end to U.S. engagement in Iran was adopted with a handful of Republicans in support, sending a signal of opposition to the president’s handling of the war.

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The Hidden Feature Nintendo Just Confirmed for Switch 2 That Changes EVERYTHING

Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that's set to go into effect on February 18th, 2027, Nintendo says on its website that it is "implementing measures to comply with these requirements by preparing versions of products to meet the Regulation." Thanks to EU regulations, gadgets with user-replaceable batteries are making a comeback, as my colleague Dominic Preston wr

The Verge·Tech·15d ago

Shokz Just Made Open Earbuds LIGHTER and Better Sounding

The OpenDots 2 are designed to be more comfortable than traditional wireless earbuds that sit inside the ear. | Image: Shokz Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earbuds. Like the original OpenDots One that launched in May 2025, the new Shokz OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are both designed to be worn clipped to the back of your ear with their drivers positioned to project sound toward your ear canals without blocking them. It's a design that potentially offers more comfort and enviro

The Verge·Tech·15d ago

This Startup's Plan to End the WAR Between AI and Creatives

“It was a dark and stormy night. In her attic bedroom Margaret Murry, wrapped in an old patchwork quilt, sat on the foot of her bed and watched the trees tossing in the frenzied lashing of the wind…” The words at the beginning of this article are, of course, from A Wrinkle in Time by Medeleine L’Engle. (They’re also wrapped in quotation marks, an indication that they aren’t original to this article.)  And yet, the atmospheric and imagination-stimulating power of words can be easily stolen by oth

Fast Company·Tech·15d ago

The Warehouse Robot You Can Actually TALK To

The design hasn’t changed much from the original Proteus, which was announced in 2022. | Image: Amazon Amazon has announced a new version of its fully autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, that will can interact using language instead of code. The expanded capabilities come as part of a growing pivot toward automation as the e-commerce giant replaces its human workers with robots. Amazon says the AI-powered upgrade means its human employees can assign the robot tasks in the same way they'd com

The Verge·Tech·15d ago

The AI Lawsuit FLOOD That's Overwhelming Courts

Most days in her chambers, Judge Maritza Braswell, a federal magistrate judge in Colorado, sifts through stacks of documents written by people without a lawyer. Many of them can’t afford to hire a lawyer, and others have cases too weak or too small to interest one. She reads each one carefully, mindful of how daunting…

Breaking

What Waymo Is Doing With Dead Robotaxi BATTERIES

Like any other battery, electric vehicle batteries last only so long. Constant charging and even the weather can degrade the cells, which can lessen an EV’s range.  For Waymo—which operates autonomous EVs that drive for hours at a time, providing a total of more than 500,000 paid trips a week—that means that “sometimes, our vehicles outlast our batteries,” says Adam Lenz, the company’s head of sustainability and environment. But even if that battery isn’t fit to power a car anymore, it can still

Fast Company·Tech·15d ago
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What AI Nationalization Would Actually MEAN for Tech

Senator Bernie Sanders wants the American public to own half of the country’s largest AI companies. The senator said this week that he will soon introduce the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, which would create a public fund through a onetime 50% tax on the stock of major artificial intelligence companies. The public, in his telling, would get voting shares, board representation, and eventually a claim on the trillions of dollars that AI may generate. While that might sound, at first, like

Fast Company·Tech·15d ago

The Google Photos Update That Just SAVED Your Digital Frame

Now you don’t have to manually add new photos of loved ones to your grandma’s Aura frame. | Image: Aura Aura's digital photo frames will continue to automatically sync with your Google Photos albums, after API changes threatened to remove the feature. Aura is now rolling out a full migration to Google's new Ambient API, allowing your Aura frame slideshows to be automatically updated with new photos, instead of requiring owners to manually add them via the Google Photos app. "With our updated G

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

Why Tech Companies WON'T Let You Filter Out AI SLOP

Nobody should be subjected to seeing shrimp Jesus all over their social feeds. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images It's almost impossible to avoid seeing AI-generated content online, but it doesn't have to be this way. YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more have ramped up content authentication efforts over the last year, with many now automatically applying labels to distinguish AI-generated images, videos, and music from those made by real, human creators. That's all very well and

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

AI Leaders Issue URGENT Warning About the Bioweapon Threat No One's Talking About

Some of the AI industry's biggest rivals have put their many, many grievances aside for a common cause: making it harder for people to use their technology to develop biological weapons. In an open letter to US lawmakers, tech leaders are pressing Congress to enact rules closing what they say is an alarming biosecurity gap that could help trigger a global pandemic. Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman are among the signatories urging US lawmakers to req

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

Snap's Billion-Dollar Bet to Make AR UNSTOPPABLE

Snap, parent of Snapchat, has acquired spatial augmented reality company Illumix in a bid to boost its AR efforts. The company’s interest was spurred by Illumix’s work in scaling its mapping technology and building it out for real-world experiences. As part of the deal, Snap will adopt Illumix’s technology and platform as it seeks to […]

Variety·Tech·14d ago

The Quantum Computing IPO That Has Wall Street MESMERIZED

While most of the IPO news of late has revolved around Elon Musk’s SpaceX, a much smaller company operating in a more niche space is also going public. Quantinuum Inc, a quantum computing firm with an interesting origin story, is expected to make its stock market debut today. The initial public offering will be closely watched by industry analysts and investors as the burgeoning technology continues to gain a foothold across industries and the government. Here’s what you need to know about the

Fast Company·Tech·14d ago

We're Giving Away $800 of FREE Tech for Prime Day

A Nomatic Travel Pack filled with so much cool tech that its main compartment barely zips shut. | Image: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge We’re always testing out new products here The Verge, which presents a bit of a problem for our inventory closet in New York City. It’s literally overflowing with gadgets, new and old, so we’re restoring order by giving some of it away to one lucky person. We’ve stuffed over $800 worth of tech into a Nomatic Travel Pack that could be yours if you’re randomly cho

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

Why the World's BIGGEST Chipmaker Can't Keep Up With DEMAND

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. - the world's biggest semiconductor-maker - is struggling to meet demands from American customers even with its factory buildout in the US, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg. "Customer demand is so high, and we can only support so much," TSMC CEO C.C. Wei said after a shareholder meeting on Thursday, Reuters reports. "We are doing our best to ensure TSMC does not become a bottleneck." The surge in AI use has already put constraints on the memo

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

You've Deployed an AI Voice — Now What?

When organizations invest in branding, they tend to focus on what customers can see. They scrutinize typefaces, they trademark logos, names, and slogans. But when it comes to their AI voice—how their brand is heard—that same rigor disappears, along with the diligence required to protect this piece of brand IP. I think that’s a missed opportunity. AI voice is becoming one of the most frequent touchpoints a brand has with its customers, yet many organizations still treat it as an add-on feature ra

Fast Company·Tech·14d ago
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Why Google Just Changed Search After AI DESTROYED Website Traffic

Google is introducing a new way for creators and publishers to promote their content on the search engine with “Search profiles.” The new feature comes amid consternation from website operators and creators that Google’s AI summaries have eroded the volume of referral traffic coming from the search portal. The internet giant describes Search profiles as […]

Variety·Tech·14d ago
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Microsoft Just Put Windows Back Where It BELONGS

I can't remember the last time Microsoft kicked off a Build keynote with Windows front and center, but that's exactly what CEO Satya Nadella did this week. Nadella didn't address the issues Microsoft is trying to fix in Windows 11 but chose to woo the audience with Microsoft's slick Surface RTX Spark Dev Kit instead, calling it a "dream machine." Nadella unveiled the new Surface hardware just days after Nvidia officially returned to Windows on Arm with its new RTX Spark chips. Both companies are

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
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The Switch 2 Accessory That DOUBLES Your Gaming Time

Most of Belkin's Switch 2 accessories are designed to either protect or power up Nintendo's latest handheld, like its Charging Case Pro that actually does both at the same time. Its new multitasking Charging Grip can also add three or four more hours of playtime through an included 10,000mAh battery pack, while improving the Switch 2's ergonomics with beefier nonslip grips for the Joy-Con controllers. Belkin's Charging Grip is now available through the company's online store in black, lilac, and

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
Breaking

The E-Reader Deal That Just Dropped HUNDREDS of Dollars

Color E Ink tablets aren’t usually affordable. I’m not going to say that Woot’s price on a refurbished “good as new” Remarkable Paper Pro is cheap, but it’s pretty fantastic compared to buying one new. Normally $629 just for the tablet, you can get a bundle that includes the big 11.8-inch Paper Pro plus $139 worth of brand new accessories (a Mosaic Weave Book Folio and a Marker Plus) for $509 if you buy it used. The bundle comes with a 90-day warranty, which pales in comparison so Remarkable’s o

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
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Amazon's BIZARRE New Gaming Strategy Involves AI Snoop Dogg

Amazon's gaming strategy has never really been clear. It's been very active in the space: acquiring Twitch, launching its Luna cloud gaming service nearly six years ago, investing heavily in MMOs during the peak of live-service wave, and having access to a huge slate of franchises through Prime Video and the MGM Studios library. Late last year, the company announced a major pivot, relaunching Luna with a focus on party games you can play with just your phone as a controller - including an AI-pow

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
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Why Sony Just Invested in AI COPYRIGHT Protection

Midnight Labs, an AI company focused on intellectual property protection in the entertainment industry, has secured an investment from Sony’s Innovation Fund to help bolster its efforts to combat piracy and deepfakes plaguing entertainment companies and content creators in the U.S. and Japan. A Midnight Labs spokesperson did not disclose how much the company had […]

Variety·Tech·14d ago

Google Just Gave Influencers Something They've NEVER Had Before

Google now lets big creators and publishers in the US claim dedicated profiles in Search to highlight things like videos, articles, and their other profiles online. But this feature won't be available to most people or organizations; Google is limiting it to people with at least 100,000 YouTube subscribers, 100,000 followers on Instagram or X, or 300,000 followers on TikTok. You'll need to meet the minimum on one of those platforms and be at least 18 years old to make a Search profile. In demo v

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
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Why Cyberdecks Are Getting More PERSONAL Than Ever

DIYer and TikTok user Annike Tan, who goes by @ubeboobey, can carry her cyberdeck around without anyone noticing because it doesn't look like a computer at all. Tan, who has been featured in The Cut and Wired, went viral earlier this year with a mermaid-themed cyberdeck she made inside an old purse. She has since upgraded it and built an MP3 player and a solar-powered cyberdeck. Tan and countless other DIYers are attracting millions of views showing off the personal computers they've built insi

The Verge·Tech·14d ago

Defense Tech and AI Take CENTER STAGE at StrictlyVC Los Angeles

With just two weeks to go, StrictlyVC Los Angeles is quickly approaching. On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversation exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry. Secure your spot here. […]

TechCrunch·Tech·14d ago

Valve's Gaming Device That Could Change Your Living Room FOREVER

Valve now says that the delayed Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset are set to launch sometime this summer. In a Thursday blog post detailing its Verified programs for both pieces of hardware, Valve concludes by saying that "We're excited for players to try your titles on the new Steam hardware once they launch this summer." When the company originally announced the Machine and Frame alongside its new Steam Controller late last year, it said that it would start shipping the new gadgets i

The Verge·Tech·14d ago
Business
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I Hire People With Multiple Jobs — Except for THIS

Let’s talk about the biggest fear of all employers—hiring someone who works for a competitor. Recently, this happened to me.  I run a company that actively hires part-time employees. Around a third of our team works part time. One of our employees has been with us part time for five years and consistently outperforms expectations. Simply put, I couldn’t care less how many hours someone works in a day.  However, when we interviewed this candidate, we found out that he worked for a competitor. He

Why Microdramas Might Be the Next METAVERSE

A young woman notices a pair of Crocs outside her neighbor’s apartment door. But there’s a huge problem. The Crocs don’t have a single Jibbitz charm. So she decides to take a charm off her own Crocs and put it on the shoes of her mysterious neighbor.  That’s the start to Charmed to Meet You, a scripted microdrama that launched in February on the ReelShort app. Apparently inspired by a true story involving a Crocs employee, it chronicles a flirty dialogue told across five short-form episodes. So

J.Crew's New Campaign Is a Romp From Its '90s CATALOGS

Grab your jelly sandals, one-piece, and striped swim trunks: It’s time to hit the beach at Camp Crew, the setting of J.Crew’s summer campaign that’s selling sweet summer romance (and bikinis) to the masses.  “Camp Crew” debuted on June 2 in a series of Instagram posts and a 40-second video on the brand’s website. The ad campaign combines new pieces that feature Camp Crew branding, like a red-and-white ringer tee and cream baseball cap, with items from J.Crew’s general summer collection, like a l

The IPO That Could Make SpaceX More Valuable Than EVERYTHING

SpaceX Sets IPO Price Target. Nasdaq Debut Next Week.  Investor's Business Daily SpaceX targets $135 IPO price at valuation of $1.77 trillion  CNBC SpaceX plans biggest stock market debut ever — and it could make Elon Musk world's first trillionaire  CBS News SpaceX sets the stage for a record $75 billion IPO  CNN Elon Musk may become first trillionaire with realease of SpaceX IPO  The Jerusalem Post

The IPO That Could Make Elon Musk the World's First TRILLIONAIRE

SpaceX plans biggest stock market debut ever — and it could make Elon Musk world's first trillionaire  CBS News SpaceX IPO hype has traders flocking to this mid-cap stock  CNBC Soon you can invest in Elon Musk's SpaceX  Yahoo SpaceX Sets IPO Price Target. Nasdaq Debut Next Week.  Investor's Business Daily Elon Musk’s $1.8 Trillion SpaceX IPO Could Be a Value Destroyer  Barron's

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Delta's New Amex Perk Is About to Change How You FLY

American Express and Delta Air Lines are adding new perks to their cobranded credit cards just ahead of the busy summer travel season, including a benefit frequent Delta flyers have long wanted: a second free checked bag. The two companies announced Thursday that several Delta SkyMiles American Express cards will receive updated travel perks, refreshed card designs, and limited-time welcome bonuses for new applicants. Notably, the changes come without an increase to annual fees. The update also

What CrowdStrike's Stock Split Means for YOUR Portfolio

CrowdStrike Holdings (Nasdaq: CRWD) released its fiscal 2027 first-quarter earnings report on Wednesday, using the opportunity to announce an upcoming stock split. It’s a first for the cybersecurity company, which made its IPO nearly seven years ago to the day, and will bring a major drop in its per-share price.  Here’s everything you need to know about CrowdStrike’s upcoming stock split. What is a stock split? A stock split is a tool companies can use to change their number of shares. Typically

How Gen Z Just Rewrote the Rules of WORK

Four generations are now sharing the same workplace: baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z. Each generation brings different expectations around leadership, communication, flexibility, and AI implementation. As a result, managers are stretched to the limit and are searching for a strategy that works across generations. In this episode of FC Live, moderated by executive digital director Maia McCann, Fast Company editor Shalene Gupta and multigenerational workplace expert Lindsey Pollak have

How Elon Musk Is BULLDOZING His Way to TRILLIONAIRE Status

Today on Decoder, I’m talking to Ryan Mac, a technology reporter at The New York Times and coauthor of the excellent book Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, which came out in 2024. I can’t recommend it enough.  I wanted to have Ryan on the show because we’re on the cusp of the SpaceX IPO, which promises to be one of the most consequential public offerings in history for a variety of reasons — its biggest-ever size, of course, at nearly $2 trillion dollars, but also because all kin

The Copper SHORTAGE Looming — And the Startup Mining It From WASTE

The world faces a looming copper shortage: By 2040, demand could grow by 50%, driven by everything from electric cars to the surge in data centers. At the same time, supply is expected to drop, leaving a shortfall of 10 million metric tons, according to an S&P analysis. Already, supply shortages have pushed copper prices to record highs this year. In Charleston, South Carolina, a startup called Red Metals is racing to build more American supply through urban mining—pulling copper from old produc

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Why Paramount Is FIGHTING to Stop This Blockbuster Deal

In April, five streaming subscribers filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion deal to swallow up Warner Bros. Discovery on antitrust grounds. Paramount on Thursday (June 3) filed a motion with the court seeking to have the case dismissed, arguing that the plaintiffs’ allegations that the merger violates antitrust laws “do […]

Variety·Business·14d ago
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The $2.99 Tote That's About to Cause CHAOS

Trader Joe’s is about to drop a new collection of mini totes. And, if the past is any indication, these bags are likely to fly off the shelves as soon as they arrive in stores. The popular grocer just announced the line of mini totes, which are striped and come in four pastel colors: pink, blue, green, and brown. The bags are made of a 65% cotton and 35% polyester blend fabric with a pocket on each side. Each bag is just 13 inches long, 11 inches tall, and six inches wide.  The mini totes are pr

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Why the Dow Just Surged 900 POINTS

Most U.S. stocks are rising Thursday as oil prices ease, but slumps for influential artificial-intelligence winners are keeping Wall Street in check. The S&P 500 added 0.3% a day after dropping from its all-time high and coming just short of its longest winning streak in three decades. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 925 points, or 1.8%, as of 12:34 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.2% lower. A clear majority of stocks on Wall Street climbed, including 3 out of every 4 in

Why Kevin O'Leary Just BACKED DOWN From His Massive Utah PROJECT

Kevin O'Leary agreed to halve the size of his planned 40,000-acre data center in Utah amid mounting pressure from residents and activists, as reported earlier by local affiliate ABC4. The Shark Tank star sent a letter to Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams on Thursday, saying that he will remove 19,430 acres from the project, located in and around the Locomotive Springs Waterfowl Management Area. The change comes just days after Adams called on O'Leary to slash the size of his Project Stratos

Bill Ackman's $290 Million RETREAT After Universal Music Said NO

Fresh off of rejecting a takeover proposal from capital fund Pershing Square, Universal Music has announced it is repurchasing a sizable portion of its stock back from the company founded and operated by billionaire investor Bill Ackman. The world’s largest record company will repurchase over 14.2 million shares from Pershing, worth about $290.5 million (€250 […]

Variety·Business·14d ago

How Mamdani Is Turning Knicks Fever Into PURE Marketing Gold

Zohran Mamdani loves the Knicks, and while all New Yorkers may not be a fan of the democratic socialist mayor’s policies, few are likely to argue with his passion for NYC’s most popular teams. The 34-year-old mayor has been vocally supporting his team as they make their first NBA finals run since 1999.  At the same time, Mamdani has been using the exciting and wildly popular historic moment to capture the attention of New Yorkers and direct them toward pressing political matters. In a political

Walmart's BIZARRE New Delivery Promise: Subway in 30 Minutes

Walmart already brings groceries, prescriptions, and household basics to your door in as little as 30 minutes. Now it will throw in lunch via a new food-delivery service. Starting this month, customers can add a freshly made Subway sandwich to their Walmart delivery order—the first restaurant meal the retailer has folded into its same-day service. Customers in select markets can now order a Subway meal directly through the Walmart app or Walmart.com and have it arrive in as little as 30 minutes—

Politics
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Trump's About to Slap Tariffs on Dozens of Countries — The REASON Will Shock You

Trump to impose tariffs on dozens of nations, citing claims of forced labor  The Washington Post Trump Admin Plans New Tariffs on Dozens of Trading Partners  Yahoo Finance Trump is quietly rebuilding his tariff engine  CNN U.S. proposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor trade practices  CNBC US moots 12.5% tariff on India, 53 others over ‘forced labour’  The Times of India

California Races TOO CLOSE to Call — And Millions of Votes Still UNCOUNTED

Election Live Updates: Races Are Close in California With Many Votes Still to Count  The New York Times California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two  NPR Becerra and Bass surge in California as anti-establishment fever breaks  Politico Hilton and Becerra lead California’s unsettled governor’s race; Steyer faces elimination  Los Angeles Times The latest California primary election results  SFGATE

Senate Cuts $1B for White House Ballroom in STUNNING Rebuke

Senate advances funding bill after Republicans cut $1bn for White House ballroom  BBC Trump Live Updates: House Passes Iran War Powers Measure, a Rebuke of President  The New York Times Senate Republicans drop Trump ballroom funding from immigration bill  CNN Senate advances reconciliation bill, dropping White House ballroom funds ahead of final push  CBS News Senate Republicans start debate on ICE funding package  NPR

Why the National Guard Has FAILED to Stop D.C. Crime

A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a federal task force to fight crime, and their numbers are set to double in the coming weeks.

NPR·Politics·15d ago

Why California Still Doesn't Know Who Its GOVERNOR Is

California governor’s race remains unresolved as vote count continues – US politics live  The Guardian Election Results Live Updates: Races Are Close in California With Many Votes Still to Count  The New York Times When will we know the outcome of the California governor primary?  CNN Becerra and Bass surge in California as anti-establishment fever breaks  Politico California continues counting in nail-biter governor's race. What to know  USA Today

The Trump Fund Drama Coming to a HEAD Tonight

Capitol agenda: Trump fund drama comes to vote-a-rama  Politico Senate Republicans drop Trump ballroom funding from immigration bill  CNN Senate to start debate on ICE funding. And, Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire  NPR Trump Live Updates: House Passes Iran War Powers Measure, a Rebuke of President  The New York Times Live updates: Supreme Court issues opinions; Senate set to start budget bill vote-a-rama  The Hill

The GUILTY Plea That Just Shook Trump's Inner Circle

The former Trump national security adviser plans to plead guilty to a count of illegal retention of classified information, which could result in a fine and possibly prison time of up to five years.

Breaking

The DOJ Fund That Senate Republicans Just DEFENDED

Senate GOP defeats first attempt to kill DOJ payout fund  Politico GOP immigration bill runs into turbulence amid backlash to Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund  CNN Senate begins voting on Republican bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol amid GOP split on Trump’s $1.8B fund  NBC News Trump Live Updates: House Passes Iran War Powers Measure, a Rebuke of President  The New York Times Senate advances funding bill after Republicans cut $1bn for White House ballroom  BBC

Why Trump's Name Must VANISH From This Iconic Building by June 12

Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12  CBS News Trump’s Name Is Disappearing From More Than Just the Kennedy Center  The Atlantic Judge blocks renaming, closure of Kennedy Center  Politico Jimmy Kimmel Audience Wildly Cheers 1 Piece Of Humiliating News About Trump  Yahoo Judge with intimate ties to Dem Party's key Russia Hoax players behind latest anti-Trump decision  Fox News

Trump Administration Announces Major Fraud CRACKDOWN in Ohio

Trump administration announces fraud crackdown in Ohio  The Columbus Dispatch Luxury cars seized after alleged $30 million fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say  CBS News FBI launches 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list as DOJ charges Ohio defendants in $30M Medicaid scheme for kids  Fox News Attorney general, FBI director address Medicaid fraud in Ohio news conference  NBC4 WCMH-TV Officials accuse 14 in fraud cases across Ohio; establishes FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters L

John Bolton About to Plead GUILTY in Classified Documents Scandal

John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified-documents case  The Washington Post John Bolton, Ex-Trump Adviser, Reaches Deal to Plead Guilty Over Classified Information  The New York Times Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security information  CNN Former National Security Advisor John Bolton to plead guilty to retaining classified information: sources  Fox News Opinion | The John Bolton Plea Deal  WSJ

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The $1.8 BILLION Fund Republicans Just Approved That NOBODY Saw Coming

Trump Administration Live Updates: Republicans Defeat First Attempt to Block President’s $1.8 Billion Payout Fund  The New York Times Democrats force vote on Trump’s $1.8bn settlement fund in ‘vote-a-rama’  Al Jazeera Senate rejects first effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8B settlement fund  AP News Republicans reject multiple efforts to kill Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund  CNN GOP divisions threaten President Trump’s $70B immigration funding push  KCRA

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The Trump Lawyer Who Controlled EVERY Epstein File Released

Pam Bondi claims Todd Blanche was ‘in charge’ of ‘entire release’ of Epstein files  The Guardian Todd Blanche was ‘in charge’ of Epstein matter, Bondi told lawmakers, according to new transcript  CNN Oversight panel releases transcript of Bondi interview about Epstein files  The Hill Oversight Democrats demand Comer arrange interviews with Blanche, Patel in Epstein probe  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Bondi punts blame for the Epstein files to Todd Blanche  Politico

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Why Trump's Name Is Being ERASED From a National Monument

Kennedy Center memo directs staffers to remove Trump’s name from the arts center  Politico Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center by June 12, memo to staff says  PBS Kennedy Center to Remove Trump Name After Court Decision  U.S. News & World Report Kennedy Center begins process of removing Trump references after judge said it was illegally added  AP News Trump’s Name Is Disappearing From More Than Just the Kennedy Center  The Atlantic

International
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The Iranian Strike That Just Turned a Civilian Airport Into a WAR ZONE

Iran War Live Updates: Kuwait Says One Killed and Dozens Injured in Iranian Attack on Airport  The New York Times US forces shoot down Iranian missiles, drones in response to fresh attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain  Fox News Iran strikes Kuwait's main airport and kills 1 as ceasefire is tested again  WBUR Live Updates: Iran launches deadly attack on Kuwait airport after U.S. strikes, as Trump says talks ongoing  CBS News Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz in Gulf flare-up  UnionLeader.com

The FRAGILE Deal That Could End Middle East Bloodshed — If One Group Cooperates

Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah stopping attacks  BBC Live updates: Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah actions  CNN Israel and Lebanon agree to renew fragile ceasefire, create Lebanese security zones  PBS Hezbollah Ally Says the Iran-Backed Group Wants a New Truce With Israel  The New York Times How will the US stop Israel from striking Beirut?  The Jerusalem Post

Japan Is Running Out of Plastic Bags — And Iran's War Is to BLAME

The Middle East is Japan’s main source of crude oil, from which naphtha is extracted and used to make items including printing ink and plastics Takeaways, supermarkets, and bakeries in Japan are running out of plastic bags, trays and food service gloves amid widening shortages of the key plastic ingredient, naphtha, due to the Middle East crisis. The food sector accounts for nearly one-third of Japan’s annual plastic use of more than 8m tonnes, and price rises and shortages are hitting hard acro

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The FRAGILE Agreement That Could End Months of Middle East Bloodshed

Israel and Lebanon agree on a full ceasefire, conditioned on steps by Hezbollah  Axios Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Cease-Fire  The New York Times Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets over border  BBC Israel, Lebanon agree to renew truce, create ‘pilot’ zones where Hezbollah is banned  The Times of Israel Live updates: Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah actions  CNN

Germany Blames Russia for Failed UN Security Council Bid

Germany blames Russia for failed UN Security Council bid  BBC Kyrgyzstan wins seat on UN Security Council for first time ever  UN News Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat  DW.com Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out  Reuters Germany kicked off U.N. Security Council for the first time since it joined in 1973  Fortune

Rebel Attacks in Congo Are Stopping the EBOLA Response Dead

Islamic State-linked militia blamed for raids in North Kivu as governor says three patients with disease fled clinics Rebel attacks around a town that is one of the centres of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have left more than 30 people dead over the past few days, complicating the response to the disease. At least 10 people were massacred in raids on three villages around the city of Beni, in North Kivu, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Continue reading...

Why Civilians Are FLEEING Mogadishu Right Now

Violence flares before protests on Thursday over president’s decision to remain in office after his term expired Government troops and militias allied with the opposition have exchanged fire in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, damaging property and forcing some civilians to flee. The violence flared up ahead of planned protests on Thursday over president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s decision to remain in office after his term expired in May. In March, parliament backed constitutional changes that could

Breaking

Ukraine Drone Attack Just Exposed the FATAL Flaw in Laser Warfare

This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. The footage is 40 seconds long and, depending on your expectations, either mundane or extraordinary. Shot from the deck of a vessel in the harbor of the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on the night of May 22-23 and published to social media by conflict tracker Exilenova Plus on May 28, a Ukrainian attack drone flies low across the fog-shrouded Black Se

The Ebola Quarantine Center That's Sparking INTERNATIONAL Outrage

Plan departs from policy of bringing CDC staff back to US for treatment and offering support to all health workers Former top US officials and other experts are urging the Trump administration to abandon plans for an Ebola quarantine and treatment centre in Kenya, as the union for workers with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls for Americans exposed to Ebola to be brought home for treatment. Soon after the US revealed it was setting up a field hospital in Kenya for the

What a Whistleblower Just Exposed About Australia's Treatment of NON-CITIZENS

Nauran government says its citizens are ‘friendly’ after MP spoke of serious threats allegedly made against former Australian detainees Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Nauruan government has issued a rare statement insisting it is a “friendly” and “welcoming” country after a whistleblower alleged “serious threats of physical violence” were made against a group of non-citizens removed there by the Albanese government. The unexpected defence, sent shortly after mi

The Officer Charged With Murder After a Protest Turned DEADLY

Andrew Wilson appears in court over killing of Latoya Bulgin at protest over a police shooting days earlier Authorities in Jamaica have taken the rare step of charging a police officer with murder after he was accused of shooting a 45-year-old woman in a case that prompted violent protests. According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom), Constable Andrew Wilson appeared in court on Wednesday and was denied bail. Another hearing is scheduled for mid-June. Continue reading...

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The Double Murder That Has Argentina DEMANDING Answers

Country is shaken by the brutal murders of two girls, aged 14 and 17, whose bodies were discovered just days apart Argentina has reacted with fury after the bodies of two murdered teenage girls were found just two days apart. The latest killings underscore the South American country’s enduring femicide crisis despite years of feminist campaigning, and have prompted alarm over the decision to cut support for victims of gender-based violence under the far-right administration of Javier Milei. Poli

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The Kushner Resort Deal That Has the EU ALARMED

Kushner-backed Albania resort sparks protests, EU concerns  DW Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort  The Guardian Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania  NPR Jared And Ivanka’s Sazan Island In Albania Faces Protests—Here’s Why  Forbes Furious Backlash to Ivanka’s Albanian Luxury Island Plot Is About to Get Worse  The Daily Beast

Science

Scientists Just Discovered How to Power Devices WITHOUT Batteries

Researchers have discovered how microscopic imperfections and atomic vibrations can be used to control a powerful quantum effect in an advanced material. The effect can turn alternating electrical signals from the environment directly into the kind of current electronic devices need, without traditional components. As temperature changes, the signal can even flip direction, giving scientists a new way to tune device performance.

NASA Just Found STRANGE Chemistry on an Interstellar Visitor

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered unusual chemistry in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, including the first direct detection of methane on a visitor from another star system. The comet also contains exceptionally high levels of carbon dioxide, making it unlike most comets born in our solar system. Scientists believe the methane was hidden beneath the surface and only emerged after solar heating reached deeper icy layers.

Beluga Whales' Unusual Mating Habits May Be SAVING Their Species

Hidden beneath Arctic waters, beluga whales have long kept their family lives a mystery. By analyzing DNA from more than 600 belugas in Alaska’s Bristol Bay over 13 years, researchers uncovered a surprisingly flexible mating system: both males and females regularly have offspring with different partners over their lifetimes.

The Iowa Startup Turning Almond Shells Into AVIATION FUEL

When the floor of the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa—home to the Iowa State University Cyclones basketball team—was ripped up during a renovation in 2023, some of the historic hardwood was preserved for superfans looking for the ultimate piece of memorabilia.  For the trio of Iowa State researchers behind Rise Energy, a startup founded in 2022 and focused on designing more efficient biofuels, the floorboard (as well as the rough particle-board subfloor) was more intriguing to use as feedstock, no

The MASSIVE Hidden Structure Scientists Just Found Under Antarctica

A giant fan-shaped network of hidden basins has been discovered beneath East Antarctica, revealing that several well-known subglacial features are actually part of one massive geological structure. The finding sheds new light on Antarctica’s ancient tectonic history and could help scientists better understand how the ice sheet behaves today.

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The Controversial Plan to Relocate 30 BELUGA Whales

Beluga whales, which Marineland threatened to euthanize in 2025, will be moved to sanctuaries in Spain or across US Canada and an embattled marine park have reached a tentative deal on the future of 30 beluga whales, ending a saga that has captivated the public and angered animal rights groups. The federal fisheries ministry announced this week that all of Marineland’s belugas would be shipped to either Spain or one of four locations in the US, ending whale captivity in Canada. Continue reading

Health

The New Pill That Could Make Weight Loss Surgery OBSOLETE

A new experimental weight loss drug from Eli Lilly shows dramatic results that rival current GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery. Image Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images Eli Lilly recently announced phase 3 trial results for a promising new weight loss drug retatrutide.  The dramatic results from the TRIUMPH-1 trial represent the greatest weight loss observed in a medication trial, rivaling current GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery. Retatrutide is a triple hormone receptor agonist that activate

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Why Pancreatic Cancer Patients Are Living TWICE as Long With This Discovery

An experimental new pill, daraxonrasib, significantly improved survival rates of participants with pancreatic cancer. Israel Sebastian/Getty Images A new medication performed remarkably well in a phase 3 clinical trial for treating pancreatic cancer. The drug daraxonrasib reduced the risk of death by nearly half, as well as shrank tumors in people who were given the drug. Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers, and early detection is the key to treating the dis

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80% of Sunscreens FAIL Safety Tests — Is Yours Protecting You or POISONING You?

The EWG reports that only 20% of sunscreens meet safety standards. Image Credit: Ani Dimi/Stocksy Only about 20% of sunscreens meet leading safety and efficacy standards, according to a recent report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG).  Mineral sunscreens are generally considered safer, but the best sunscreen is one you use consistently and reapply regularly. Broad-spectrum SPF 30 to 50, proper application, and regular reapplication are the keys to effective sun protection. Sunscreen

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Why More People Are Rushing to ERs for Tick Bites Than in a DECADE

CDC data show that more people are seeking emergency room treatment for tick bites, which can lead to Lyme disease. Image Credit: Iryna Shepetko/Stocksy Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that a rise in tick bites is causing higher-than-usual emergency room (ER) visits.  Tick bites can lead to Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can be difficult to diagnose and treat.  Climate change may be partially responsible for the higher tick populations in many r

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The Colonoscopy Alternative That Just Got Official APPROVAL — What You Need to Know

New colorectal cancer screening guidelines include blood-based and at-home stool tests. Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations to include new blood and stool-based tests. The new guidelines reflect the availability of new disease detection technology and the need to expand access to screenings. The ACS states that screenings are vital as colorectal cancer rates continue to rise in adults under 50. The Amer

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The TWO HOURS a Week That Could Add Years to Your LIFE

Researchers say that 90–120 minutes of strength training per week can help reduce the risk of early death. Image Credit: People Images/Getty Images A new study found that 90–120 minutes of strength training each week could help promote longevity. Around 1.5 to 2 hours of weekly strength training lowered the risk of death from cardiovascular and neurological diseases, and death from any cause.  The findings add to the known health benefits of strength training, including bone health, improv

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Why BMI Might Be LYING About Your Health — And What to Measure INSTEAD

BMI measurements may drastically underestimate obesity rates among U.S. adults, new research suggests. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images A growing body of evidence suggests that a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) measurement is a better indicator of obesity and health than body mass index (BMI). New research suggests that BMI measurements may be significantly underestimating the number of U.S. adults with obesity, which can lead to other chronic diseases. Experts say obesity misdiagnoses may be preventing

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Why Beer and Your Body Odor Make You a Mosquito MAGNET

Some people are more prone to mosquito bites than others, and scientists may have figured out why. Jaromir/Getty Images Researchers have identified several reasons why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people than others.  The scent you give off through carbon dioxide and through your skin can make you more prone to mosquito bites. Mosquitoes may also be more attracted to people who drink beer.  While DEET offers protection, research suggests that mosquitoes could evolve to become attrac

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The Summer Fruit That Could Save Your HEART

Watermelon contains powerful nutrients that may offer protection against cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: J. Anthony/Stocksy Research shows that watermelon may help improve heart health and lower your risk of heart disease.  It also shows that this fruit may aid in overall nutrient intake for both adults and children.  Individuals who consume more watermelon may have a greater intake of essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Watermelon may also help improve hydr

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She Thought It Was Lyme Disease for YEARS — The Truth Was Far Worse

When dairy farmer Brie Hyde began experiencing chronic fatigue and joint pain, doctors treated her for Lyme disease. After years of worsening symptoms, she was diagnosed with Lupus. Photography courtesy of Brie Hyde As a child, Brie Hyde dreamed of being a veterinarian. “I’ve always been an outdoorsy person, very animal fascinated,” she told Healthline. While attending the University of Vermont, she fell in love with dairy farming and started her own farm in Connecticut in 2004. “I was a f

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The Life Stage When Women Can PREVENT Heart Disease — But Most Miss It

Research shows that perimenopause may be the ideal time to adopt lifestyle changes to help lower cardiovascular risks. Image Credit: Aleksandar Nakic/Getty Images A recent study suggests that perimenopause offers a “window of opportunity” for females to reassess cardiovascular risk and prompt lifestyle changes.  The findings show that perimenopausal females may be two times more likely to have lower cardiovascular health scores. According to the study authors, lower cardiovascular health sco

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Ozempic May Lower Breast Cancer Risk — But Scientists Didn't Expect THIS

New research suggests that GLP-1 drugs could serve as an effective strategy for breast cancer prevention. ruizluquepaz/Getty Images A new study found that females using GLP-1 drugs had about a 30% lower risk of developing breast cancer. The effect may be related to the metabolic improvements associated with this class of medications. More research is needed before GLP-1 drugs can be recommended for breast cancer prevention. Experts say that regular screening and a healthy lifestyle remain im

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How Much Exercise Do You REALLY Need to Avoid Heart Disease?

Researchers say current aerobic exercise recommendations may not be sufficient to reduce cardiovascular risk. MoMo Productions/Getty Images Researchers say adults may need to quadruple the current weekly exercise recommendations to achieve substantial heart health benefits. Those with lower levels of fitness may need as much as 600 minutes of weekly aerobic activity to lower the risks of heart attack and stroke. Experts say the current recommendation of 150 minutes of exercise per week is a

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The Flesh-Eating Parasite That Just Crossed Into AMERICA

Flesh-eating screwworm arrives in US with first case in Texas  BBC Current Status  aphis.usda.gov Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texas calf as parasite crosses border from Mexico  Reuters Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production  CNN Flesh-eating screwworm is confirmed in the U.S., officials say  CNBC

Cancer's Favorite Escape Trick May Actually Be Its FATAL Weakness

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new way the immune system fights cancer, overturning a core belief that has guided immunology for decades. The research found that when cancer cells shut down a key immune-recognition molecule called MHC I—a common trick used to hide from “killer” T cells—they can actually become more vulnerable to attack by a different group of immune cells known as CD4+ “helper” T cells.

Why Wellness Brands Have a TRUST Problem

How we define and approach wellness and the products that assist us is evolving. The rise of GLP-1s and brands that deliver testing and personalized interventions —think Zoe’s individualized nutrition advice or Hims & Hers consultation services —means consumers are becoming accustomed to solutions that drive real, root-cause change. Consumers are becoming less tolerant of vague promises. Wellness brands are now competing with medical-level expectations. From collagen powders promising glowing sk

Melinda Gates Just Pledged $215 MILLION — Here's What It's For

Philanthropist Melinda French Gates will expand her giving to improve women’s health globally, pledging another $215 million to support contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives aimed at middle-aged women, including further study of menopause. The new funding announced Thursday pushes French Gates’ donations for women’s health over $600 million in the past two years. French Gates told The Associated Press in an interview that women’s health is the cornerstone of the work she

That Glass of Wine Just Got Linked to 20 Health Conditions You Never EXPECTED

Research shows that any amount of drinking can increase your health risks. Image Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images A recent study found an association between alcohol consumption and 20 different health outcomes.  The findings show that any amount of alcohol may increase the risk for various cancers.  The researchers noted that the effects of alcohol can vary based on factors like sex, age, drinking patterns, and other behavioral risk factors.  The study found that there is no

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The Childhood Diseases We Thought Were GONE Are Making a COMEBACK

Doctors say a rise in infectious disease rates in the U.S. is largely due to declining vaccination rates. Luis Velasco/Getty Images Doctors are reporting increases in infectious diseases, including measles, whooping cough, rotavirus, and others, especially in children. Experts say the primary reason for the rise of these illnesses is the increasing number of adults and children who are not vaccinated. They say it’s important for medical professionals to educate their patients about the safet

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Sports

The 'Silent Symptoms' That Killed a NASCAR Champion — Could You MISS Them?

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch recently died from sepsis, a deadly condition that may begin with “silent symptoms.” Image credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died on May 21, 2026, from a severe case of pneumonia that progressed to sepsis.  Sepsis is the body’s extreme and potentially life threatening response to an infection.  Sepsis is both common and unpredictable, meaning it can be easily missed.  Knowing the “silent signs” of sepsis can lead to earlier intervention that

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Why Tennis Calls Zero Points LOVE

There are theories that "love" in the tennis context has French, English or Dutch origins. But like many words, historians and language experts say it's hard to pin down the "right" answer.

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The Vegetable Secret Behind the Knicks' PERFECT Orange

When the MTA painted the subway station entrance at 34th Street and Eighth Avenue just outside Madison Square Garden in team colors to commemorate the New York Knicks’ first appearance in the NBA Finals since 1999, the blue looked perfect, but MTA’s creative team knew the orange wasn’t a match. “We are New Yorkers. We are Knicks fans. We know this didn’t feel right,” Gene Ribeiro, deputy chief customer officer for the MTA, tells Fast Company. “We just wanted it to be absolutely perfect.” It tur

Entertainment

Anne Hathaway Reveals She Was LEGALLY BLIND for 10 Years — Here's Why

Anne Hathaway recently shared how an early onset cataract left her legally blind in one eye for a decade. Getty images Anne Hathaway recently shared about the early onset cataract that left her legally blind in one eye for 10 years.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 17.2% of Americans ages 40 and older have a cataract in one or both eyes.  Cataracts generally begin to occur in people over 40, but they can and often do occur in people younger than this.  Academ

The Lion Documentary Series That's Coming to Change EVERYTHING

COL Group’s FlareFlow and Singapore-based Bomanbridge Media have teamed on one of the first premium vertical-format documentary series, a wildlife title set to go live on the platform across 200-plus countries in late Q3 2026. Unveiled at Owl&Co’s Vertical Media Summit in Los Angeles, “Mapogo: The Lion Throne” was shot over multiple years in South […]

TikTok Just Partnered With Sundance — Here's What They're CREATING Together

TikTok and Sundance Institute want to see more creators writing and producing microdramas and other short-form scripted series. They’re launching a microseries writing program through Sundance Collab, Sundance Institute’s digital learning and community platform, to support “the next generation of creator-led short-form storytelling for digital audiences.” The four-week live online course, to run later this […]

What Really Happened to the '60 Minutes' Icon Who Valued TRUTH

“CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil paid tribute to Scott Pelley after the former “60 Minutes” correspondent was fired on Tuesday following an explosive clash with the show’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton. “When I started at CBS, Scott Pelley was in this very chair, and still doing a dozen stories a year for ‘60 […]

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Why Doja Cat Just Called Elon Musk a 'Barrel Chested EWOK'

Doja Cat took to X on Wednesday to request that the platform’s billionaire owner, Elon Musk, reinstate the “audio post” feature. It’s not likely the Grammy winner will get her way, however, because she slammed the tech mogul as a “frog build looking bitch” in the same breath. “Hey Elon if u see this please […]

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What the 'Freedom 250' Backlash Reveals About LOYALTY Today

Is every musical artist’s fan base just waiting to turn on them, at a moment’s notice? The fickleness of fandom was never more apparent than it was reading the comments this past week from self-proclaimed followers of the artists who were booked to perform at the ill-fated “Freedom 250” concert series on the National Lawn […]

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Why 'Love Island USA' Just EXPELLED a Contestant

Vasana Montgomery, the 25-year-old from Beaverton, Ore. who was cast in “Love Island USA” Season 8 and promptly expelled for using the n-word in social media videos, made a public apology on Wednesday. “I want to address a couple videos from my teen years that have recently resurfaced,” she wrote on her Instagram story. “In […]

What Boots Riley Really Thinks About Scorsese's AI DEAL

Boots Riley came out swinging after Martin Scorsese announced his involvement with the AI company Black Forest Labs on Tuesday, guessing that the filmmaker joined the firm as an advisor to help provide for his family and that Scorsese “doesn’t give a fuck” since he thinks AI will “fall on its face anyway.” The “I […]

Why This Viral Filmmaker Says AI 'DEFEATS the Purpose' of His Craft

“Backrooms” director Kane Parsons recently sounded off on AI in filmmaking during a recent interview with The Australian. The 20-year-old filmmaker said that he was “in the same boat as most well-adjusted people,” and does not want to see the technology take over Hollywood. “If I could snap my fingers and make generative AI disappear […]

De Niro's Tribeca Opening Turned Into a Trump TAKEDOWN

Robert De Niro took a thinly veiled dig at Donald Trump at the opening night of Tribeca Festival on Wednesday. The Oscar-winner used his time at the podium to talk about Tribeca’s mission as a festival formed in the wake of 9/11 to shine a spotlight on a part of the city that had been […]

M-Appeal Seals Cannes Deals on Multiple Films

Berlin-based world sales company M-Appeal has closed a string of international deals out of the Cannes Film Market on Michiel van Erp’s “Downtown,” Joaquín del Paso’s “The Garden We Dreamed” and Muriel d’Ansembourg’s “Truly Naked.” Dutch drama “Downtown,” which M-Appeal launched at the Cannes Film Market, has sold to Dark Star Pictures for North America […]

Channing Tatum's 'Josephine' Lands Indian Distribution Deal

Fragrant Nature Film Creations has acquired exclusive distribution rights to “Josephine” across the Indian subcontinent. The deal covers India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. Directed by Beth de Araújo and starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan – both of whom also serve as producers – “Josephine” follows an eight-year-old girl, played […]

Why This Studio Chief Calls YouTube Content CINEMA

Tom Quinn landed in the U.K. for a special talk at SXSW London less than two weeks after Neon claimed its seventh consecutive Palme d’Or in Cannes, this time thanks to Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord.” The exec — whose indie distributor marks only its 10th birthday next year — said the ongoing run of wins was “extraordinary,” but […]

The Massive Deal That Just Reshaped Asian MUSIC

Universal Music Greater China has signed Jason Zhang, one of the most commercially successful artists in Chinese-language pop, in a wide-ranging deal spanning recorded music, artist management, live performance and international strategy, structured in partnership with Zhang’s personal label, Planet Culture. In a separate announcement, Universal Music Group also revealed a strategic investment in Solution […]

Why Ted Danson Says He'll Apologize for the Rest of His LIFE

Ted Danson said he will “apologize for the rest of my life” over a roast of Whoopi Goldberg he did in blackface in 1993. Speaking on W. Kamau Bell’s podcast “Who’s With Me?,” the “Cheers” and “The Good Place” actor opened up about the incident, which occurred at the New York Friars Club while he […]

The Oscar-Nominated Director Who Died at JUST 56

France-based Iranian artist, animator and director Marjane Satrapi, best known for her Oscar-nominated 2007 biographical animated feature “Persepolis,” has died. She was 56. “Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life,” said a statement “from close friends and family” sent […]

What Cannes Chief Says About Hollywood's RESTRUCTURING

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has wrapped, amid familiar complaints about the lack of Hollywood blockbusters, fewer American stars and a competition lineup that delivered a string of beloved films but no immediate consensus masterpiece. Yet, Thierry Frémaux sees a very different story. In his view, Cannes has never been more competitive, more influential or […]

Why Bob Odenkirk Is Sadly Pulling Out of Freedom 250

One of the most hilarious and heartwarming films at this year’s Tribeca Festival consists of a pair of beloved comedians doing cocaine before going on a hike. Directed by Michael LaHaie, “Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu” follows Bob Odenkirk and David Cross — longtime pals and the comedy duo behind cult favorite “Mr. Show” […]

DNEG and SETT Supercharge Canary Islands Studio With Multi-Million Investment

Supercharging Canary Island animation studio Anima Kitchen, VFX giant DNEG has acquired the Canary Islands’ Anima Kitchent. The operation is backed by the support of the state-owned Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT), a sovereign venture capital fund which has invested €24.9 million ($28.8 million) in Anima Kitchent. The joint investment, which sees both entities […]

Why the New 'Scary Movie' Is Mostly Just SCARY Bad

Every once in a while in “Scary Movie” (which really should have been called “Scary Movie 6,” but never mind), there’s a gag that connects. Like the one where Ray Wilkins (Shawn Wayans) gets up in front of a church congregation to declare that he’s not gay, and then proceeds to rattle off an insanely […]

Sharon Stone's WILDEST Confession About Being the 'Craziest Bitch'

Sharon Stone and Keke Palmer’s chemistry is electric from the second they meet — they start gabbing well before the cameras begin rolling and keep going after the director calls “cut,” exchanging phone numbers and making plans to dine and work together. Stone, who is 68 and has been an industry icon since 1992’s “Basic […]

Why Mental Health Could Make or BREAK the Music Industry

The issue of mental health in the music industry, and the roles labels, management and other companies can play in helping to keep artists healthy, has been a point of contention for many years. This guest post advocates strongly for a more involved and evolved role for the industry. Dr. Aprilia West PsyD, MT, PCC […]

Obama's New Podcast Reveals America's Most UNFINISHED Promise

President Barack Obama is one of the prominent voices featured in a new podcast, “Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise,” hosted by author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell. The eight-part audio series from the History Channel is produced in collaboration with Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground production company, Malcom Gladwell’s Pushkin Industries and Audible. It’s available starting […]

Helen Mirren and Russell Crowe Set for Italy's Taormina FESTIVAL

Helen Mirren, Russell Crowe, Scott Eastwood, and Gore Verbinsky are among top talents set to attend Italy’s upcoming Taormina Film Festival that has unveiled the lineup for its upcoming 72nd edition that will mix crowdpleasers with more esoteric quality fare. Crowe, as previously announced, is expected to make the treck to the storied fest in […]

Claire Foy's Putridly Funny New Black COMEDY

Faces are saved, barely, as the body goes wholly to ruin in “Savage House,” a mordantly amusing tale of pretense, profligacy and the literally maddening pressures of the English class ladder — written and directed with surgical cruelty by, as it happens, an American. Arriving 12 years after his debut, the derivative indie romcom “The […]

Why CBS News Just FIRED Scott Pelley — And What It Means

The head of the Writers Guild of America East union blasted Paramount-owned CBS News for recent “cruel and needless layoffs,” its firing of “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley and the shutdown of CBS News Radio. In a message to members Thursday morning, WGA East president Tom Fontana decried the “assaults on CBS News, an institution […]

What Trump's White House Did That Made Olivia Rodrigo FURIOUS

Olivia Rodrigo told Dazed magazine in a new interview ahead of the release of her third studio album that she was “enraged” last fall when she was scrolling on her phone and discovered that Trump’s Department of Homeland Security was using her song “All-American Bitch” to promote ICE deportations. “It was so deeply disturbing to […]

Netflix Just Announced the END for One of Its Hit Shows

The Netflix animated series adaptation of “Devil May Cry” has been renewed for Season 3, which will also be the show’s last. “For those of you who have been paying attention to the episode names, I have been showing you the structure the entire time,” showrunner Adi Shankar said. “This was always Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy’ […]

Keith David on 47 Years in Hollywood and Why He's STILL Hungry

The first time Keith David visited Venice, he remembers finding a corner inside the cavernous grandeurof Doge’s Palace. Back in Rome, he had been starstruck by the fact that Julius Caesar had walked the same streets. But at the Doge’s Palace, he wanted to feel that prestige for himself with the ancient acoustics of the […]

The Mystery Series Coming to Peacock That Everyone's Already TALKING About

The team behind “All Her Fault” is back in business with Peacock. Variety has learned the Peacock has greenlit a limited series adaptation of the Katherine Faulkner novel “The Break-In.” “All Her Fault” writer Megan Gallagher will write and executive produce “The Break-In,” while Nigel Marchant and Gareth Neame of Carnival Films — which produced […]

Prince's Estate Is About to Release Music You've NEVER Heard Before

Prince’s legendary “Vault” is so filled with unreleased recordings that it can be difficult to know where to begin — a deluxe boxed set focused just on his classic 1987 “Sign O’ the Times” album added up to eight CDs, and it didn’t even contain half of that album’s outtakes. The late artist’s estate has taken […]

Rich Eisen Reveals What REALLY Happened Behind ESPN's Cameras

“SportsCenter,” launched in 1979 as the flagship show on the new cabler ESPN, is now a cornerstone of the sports station but has become part of pop culture as generations of Americans turn to the show to get updated on scores, highlights and news. Its “This Is SportsCenter” commercials are classics, and much copied — […]

Tony Award Winner Doug Wright Signs With ANONYMOUS Content

Doug Wright has signed with Anonymous Content for representation. Playwright, screenwriter and librettist, Wright, most recently wrote “The Burial,” directed by Maggie Betts and starring Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones. The legal drama premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before its release on Prime Video. He is currently co-writing the book with Will […]

The SUB-FANDOM Era That's About to Transform Entertainment

A decade ago, success in media meant capturing the largest possible audience. Today, it increasingly comes from serving the superfans. But a deeper shift is underway. The most engaged audiences are no longer centered around the original franchise—they’re centered around specific moments, characters, or interpretations of it. Sub-fandoms are already driving more engagement than the source material itself. We see this across entertainment, from viral clips to gaming, where watching others play has

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Why This Actor Demanded Marvel Call Him FIRST

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II wasn’t going to waste his one “Marvel buck.” This is the same man who walked away from a George Miller’s “Furiosa.” The move was necessary. Six straight years of work — “The Get Down,” “Aquaman,” “Watchmen,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” “The Matrix Resurrections,” “Black Mirror” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” — […]

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Ellen Pompeo's SURPRISING Return to Television

Ellen Pompeo is staying in business with Hulu and her “Good American Family” collaborator Katie Robbins with the dramedy pilot “Chicks.” Variety has confirmed that Pompeo will star in and executive produce the pilot under her Calamity Jane banner along with Laura Holstein. Robbins is writing and executive producing, with 20th Television serving as the […]

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Why Alan Jackson Is Saying GOODBYE to the Stage Forever

Country star Alan Jackson’s farewell concert, set for June 29 in Nashville, will be filmed for an NBC special, to be titled “Alan Jackson: The Last Show,” with an unspecified air date later in 2026, the network announced Thursday. The special is being directed by Sam Wrench, best known for the 2023 feature film “Taylor […]

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How Marvel Just INVADED the World's Most Popular Card Game

Magic: The Gathering‘s latest “Universes Beyond” set, “Marvel Super Heroes” will be released later this month and Variety has an exclusive reveal of a new card from the collection featuring one of the characters from Agents of S.H.I.E.LD. Releasing June 26, the highly anticipated “Marvel Super Heroes” (the latest addition to a long-time partnership between Marvel and […]

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MrBeast's WILD Plan to Turn His Show Into a Movie

Jimmy Donaldson is known to millions as MrBeast. And by “millions,” we mean 480 million. That’s the number of subscribers to his YouTube channel alone, and that continues to grow. Earlier this year, his reality competition show “Beast GamesMrBeast on That ‘Survivor’ Crossover, Collaborating with Starbucks, and Being Open to a ‘Beast Games’ Movie – […]

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Patricia Heaton's DRAMATIC Return to Legal Television

Patricia Heaton is executive producing and starring in “Public Interest,” a legal drama pilot from producer-director David Barrett and MPI Original Films. Alongside Heaton, best known for playing Debra Barone in “Everybody Loves Raymond,” the cast includes Richard Schiff (“The West Wing”), James Wolk (“Mad Men”), Liana Liberato (“Scream VI”), Tiana Okoye (“Twisted Metal”), Carter […]

The Euphoria Finale Numbers That Just STUNNED HBO

“Euphoria” ended with 8.7 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max in three days, a slight increase from the Season 3 premiere. Though Warner Bros. Discovery did not provide viewership totals for each week of “Euphoria” Season 3, the company reported that that the final season’s first episode hit 8.5 million viewers in three days, […]

What America Actually WATCHED in 2025

TV audiences were high on the Upside Down this season. “Stranger Things” ended its final season with an average of 32.9 million viewers, easily making it the most-watched series of the just concluded 2025 26 TV frame. The Netflix thriller averaged that number over 35 days, per Nielsen’s multiplatform ranker. Netflix also scored the previous […]

The Brazilian Star Bringing His Series to SXSW LONDON

“The Playoffs” (“Jogada de Risco”) has had its world premiere at SXSW London , the international festival unspooling June 1-6, whose mission is to bring the business, technology and creative communities together. TV Globo, the largest producer of Portuguese-language content in the world, hosted the London premiere of “The Playoffs,” a Globoplay Original series produced […]

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The Movie That Just CRASHED an Entire Ticketing Platform

Moviegoers are scrambling to reserve their seats for “The Odyssey,” and the mad dash to see what Christopher Nolan has cooked up is hitting some unexpected hurdles. Demand for Imax and other premium large format screenings of the adventure epic appears to be so high that AMC’s ticketing app paused briefly. Sales have resumed, but […]

The FIFA Game That Updates DAILY Based on Real Matches

Netflix will make its biggest push into the gaming industry so far with the debut of “FIFA World Cup Launch Edition” June 11. Created by “007 First Light” developer Delphi Interactive and Netflix Games in collaboration with FIFA, “FIFA World Cup” is described as a “streamlined football simulation game” that just requires having Netflix queued […]

Can This Live Show REVOLUTIONIZE the Emmy Variety Race?

You can’t help smiling — with a slightly arched brow — at the streamers’ recent obsession with live events. Television started out as a live medium, after all — virtually all programs were live in the early, golden age of the small screen before the use of film, and then videotape, allowed for more flexibility. […]

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Why Europe's Story Has Been Told by AMERICANS Until Now

As French cinema continues to embrace large-scale event filmmaking, Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance” arrives as Pathé’s latest ambitious historical epic, following the blockbuster success of “The Count of Monte Cristo” and “The Three Musketeers” diptych. The first installment of a two-part saga chronicling Charles de Gaulle’s wartime years, the film world premiered out of […]

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Why Nolan's Epic Got the ONE Rating Nobody Expected

Teens and tweens hoping to find out if Odysseus makes it home to Ithaca are going to need to bring a parent or adult guardian to the multiplexes. “The Odyssey,” Christopher Nolan’s sprawling adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association. It’s unclear why the picture got this designation […]

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Why Kimmel Just Called CBS COWARDS on National Television

Jimmy Kimmel is standing up for Scott Pelley after the longtime broadcast journalist was fired from “60 Minutes.” Pelley was cut from the newsmagazine program after accusing newly appointed CBS News boss Bari Weiss of “murdering” the show and saying new executive producer Nick Bilton has “slender qualifications for this job.” “Last night, the Trump […]

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Why Netflix Just Hit PAUSE on Denzel's Next Epic

Netflix has paused pre-production on Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington’s “Hannibal” film. Variety previously reported that the historical epic was planning a summer shoot in Italy, with Fuqua directing and Washington starring as the Carthaginian general, who, as the official logline explains, “is widely regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in history.” However, […]

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Taylor Swift Just Joined a VERY Exclusive Club

Forbes lists are largely a status symbol for the 1%, but as the business publication has expanded its purview — and as the music business has grown legit billionaires — its lists and criteria have grown. Pegged to its four-year-old Iconoclast conference is an “Iconoclast 50” list released on Wednesday, and its vague criteria — recognizing […]

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Why Spike Lee Says New York Is the EASIEST Place to Film

A group of famous New Yorkers — Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Natasha Lyonne, Darren Aronofsky and Celine Song — appear in a PSA released by mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office of media and entertainment about the city as the ideal destination for filmmaking. “We’re cutting the red tape and making it the easiest place […]

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Sadie Sink's Next Role Could Be Her BIGGEST Yet

FX has greenlit “The Marriage Plot,” a limited series based on Jeffrey Eugenides’ 2011 novel of the same name. Sadie Sink will star in the project, which is written by Will Arbery and directed by Hiro Murai and will stream on Hulu. Per the official descriptiom, “The Marriage Plot” follows “three recent college graduates caught […]

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The Leonardo DiCaprio Documentary Investigating DEATH Itself

A trailer has been released for “Death Boom,” the forthcoming documentary exploring the multi-billion dollar death care industry. The film will make its world premiere at this year’s Tribeca Festival on June 9 in New York.  From director Jessica Chandler, “Death Boom” will investigate the most pressing questions surrounding end-of-life choices and the impending death […]

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The Cannes Winner That's About to Go GLOBAL

Fresh off winning the audience award at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, Clio Barnard’s “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning” has secured a raft of international sales, with Paris-based sales company Charades handling worldwide rights. The film, which earned the top audience prize in the Cannes sidebar, has been picked up across multiple territories following its market […]

'Star Trek' Wedding Look Inspired by Alexander McQueen and FISH BONES

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” showrunner Alex Kurtzman has been vocal about his love for luxury fashion designer Alexander McQueen. It was one name that came up in conversations with the show’s costume designer, Avery Plewes, when they were brainstorming ideas for the series’ wedding episode. The series takes place in the 32nd century after the […]

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The 'Power' Spinoff Starz Just GREENLIT

Starz has greenlit the “Power” sequel “Power: Legacy,” Variety has confirmed. The series will follow the reunion of Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora) and Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.), the son of Tommy’s late friend James “Ghost” St. Patrick. Starz has picked up eight episodes for the first season. Both actors previously led their own […]

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How Sara Bareilles Turned GRIEF Into Musical Magic

In writing an album that is largely about loss and calling it “Good Grief,” singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles is clearly playing with the wording of that common phrase, finding a way to make it feel literal, not like an oxymoron. That carries over to the similarly titled documentary, “Sara Bareilles: Good Grief,” that is having its […]

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Who Will WIN Broadway's Biggest Night at the Tony Awards

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

The Three 'Ps' That Will Decide This Year's EMMY Winners

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

Amazon Faces Explosive Defamation Lawsuit Over Documentary EXPOSÉ

A producer sued Amazon Studios, Vice Studios and director Rebecca Chaiklin on Thursday, alleging that he was falsely portrayed as an accomplice of convicted fraudster Zach Horwitz in the recent documentary series “Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam.” The producer, Julio Hallivis, contends that his reputation has been ruined by the false implication that he acted […]

Why 'The Daily Show' Is Celebrating America With a DRUNK Pirate

“The Daily Show” host Jordan Klepper went down South to celebrate America’s 250th birthday for a new installment of “Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse.” Airing during tonight’s episode of “The Daily Show,” the segment finds the host in New Orleans during Sail250, a traveling maritime celebration featuring ships and military vessels. Klepper wanders the streets […]

Seeker Acquires Cocteau Twin's Publishing Catalog in Major Music Deal

Evan Bogart’s Seeker Music has acquired the music publishing catalog of songwriter-producer-instrumentalist Simon Raymonde, which includes his work as a longtime member of Cocteau Twins. Raymonde is also a solo artist, producer and co-founder of the U.K. indie label Bella Union (Beach House, Father John Misty, Flaming Lips). Seeker Music Chief Creative Officer Steven Melrose […]

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'Stranger Things' Directors Reveal the WEIRD Ideas They Almost Rejected

The directors behind some of Netflix’s biggest hits of the year came together to speak to their creative processes and storytelling techniques in conversations moderated by Variety in partnership with Netflix. Antonio Campos, who directed “The Beast In Me”; Max Winkler from “Monster: The Ed Gein Story”; and Alexandria Stapleton, director of “Sean Combs: The […]

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What Ohio State Just Agreed to Pay Will Make You FURIOUS

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Ohio State's $100M Settlement Exposes Decades of HIDDEN Abuse

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Ohio State's $100 Million Settlement Over Doctor's DARK Secret

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Jesse Calhoun pleads not guilty to fifth murder charge in Oregon court  The Guardian Oregon man accused of killing women and dumping their bodies is arraigned on fifth murder charge  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Accused Oregon serial killer charged with murdering 5 women: "My sister isn't here anymore"  CBS News Families of Calhoun’s alleged murder victims stand together after fifth indictment  KPTV Suspected Serial Killer Accused of Murdering 4 Women Now Charged Over Fifth D

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The Communities Taking Safety Into Their OWN HANDS

In the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation. He arrived in Seattle during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, known as CHOP. Less than a week later, he was shot and killed there. The case remains unsolved.

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The $30 Million Fraud Ring That Exploited CHILDREN'S Healthcare

Luxury cars seized after alleged $30 million fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say  CBS News FBI Director Kash Patel, other federal officials in Columbus. Watch here  The Columbus Dispatch Officials accuse 14 in fraud cases across Ohio; establishes FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters List  WLWT Top federal, state officials in Ohio unveil wave of new anti-fraud indictments, actions  Cleveland.com DOJ, Ohio unveil joint push against Medicaid romance and COVID-19 fraud  Scrip

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