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Valve's BOLD Bet That Could Change Gaming 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
What Anthropic's Leader Just Said About AI That SHOCKED Investors
Anthropic has been growing at a breakneck pace. The company announced that annualized revenue crossed $47 billion in May, up dramatically from roughly $9 billion at the end of 2025. That trajectory faces a real test, though.
Why Dating App Users Can't Make the First Move WITHOUT This
Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships.
The CEO Visit That Has an ENTIRE Country Tracking His Every MEAL
South Korean investors are eagerly tracking Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's every move as they wait to see what the AI megacap company will do next.
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Why OpenAI's Former CTO Just Broke Her SILENCE — and What She's NOT Saying
In the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remind the market you exist.
Why America's Best AI Minds Are Fleeing to CHINA
Tencent Chief AI Scientist Yao Shunyu, who joined the company from OpenAI, said Friday he aims to pursue artificial general intelligence.
Why AI's Own Creator Wants to SLOW It Down
Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.
Why AI Is Quietly Becoming Your THERAPIST—And Why That's Dangerous
AI sycophancy is rising. It could be that AI sycophancy also prods users into seeking AI mental health advice, which can be good or bad. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
Trump's New AI Order Just Changed EVERYTHING OpenAI Can Do
George Osborne, OpenAI's Head of Countries told CNBC that governments "have a big role to play in how this technology is used and deployed."
Teachers Say AI Will Transform Education MORE Than the Internet Ever Did
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselves.
AI Can Now Identify Your Face Even When You Don't Want It To — Here's HOW
If you are fortunate enough to have a ticket to an event at Madison Square Garden in New York—say, an NBA Finals game—one aspect of your visit will be having your face scanned by a facial recognition system. Major event venues are increasingly using the technology. Some, like the Garden, use it for surveillance purposes, and some, like Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and Oracle Park in San Francisco, to offer visitors optional ticketless admission. Adoption of facial recognition technology is
AI Just Declared WAR on This Classic Font Style
AI companies are using serif to project humanity. Critics are calling it “tasteslop.”
What Apple Plans to PUT Inside Your Ears Next
From battery life to privacy, there are many hurdles to the idea taking off.
How Tech Giants Are TARGETING Your Kids at School
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Why Investors Are Betting on BOTH Sides of the AI War
“Why wouldn’t you want to be in both Pepsi and Coke?” says one venture capitalist. “It’s the same here.”
The Fake Data Taking Over AI — But Does It Actually WORK?
The market research sector has a problem: You don’t pick up your damn phone anymore. Some eight in 10 of us don’t answer when an unknown number calls, according to the Pew Research Center, a shift that has had a knock-on effect on pollsters’ ability to get us to share our thoughts. Online surveys, too, can be easily gamed, and because they require people to opt in by physically visiting a website, they can be even easier to ignore than phone surveys. That’s where AI can help. Across the polling
Cash App's New Payment Tool Is Delightfully WEIRD
Cash App is introducing a new way of paying: waving a fairy-like wand. The technology is not magic. Instead, it is one of Cash App’s NFC-enabled tags, which lets users complete tap-to-pay transactions without a traditional card or phone. The $25 pearlescent wand features a light green faux gemstone at the center of its star-shaped tip, and it’s small enough to clip to a key chain. With 10,000 wands in the initial drop, the gadget is part of a broader line of Cash App tags. Users connect the wand
The TWO Warning Signs That the AI Bubble Is About to BURST
The trend of ‘capex recycling’ is considered a problem by a TS Lombard analyst
Why the World's Most POWERFUL Company Is Suddenly Begging for Money
Alphabet expects capex to reach up to $190 billion this year, double last year's spending, and the company is turning to investors to help fund its expansion.
The AI Company's IPO That Could EXPOSE the Industry's Biggest Lie
Anthropic took a big step this week towards pipping bitter rival OpenAI to a public market listing.
I Made a MacBook Neo Look Like NOTHING Apple Ever Imagined
Indigo, citrus, and a touch of blush. It’s a Neo cocktail. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The MacBook Neo is Apple's cheapest laptop, its most colorful, and its easiest to repair in years. That means owners can buy replacement parts in all four of its available colors and swap them in on their own. So that got us thinking: What if we bought a Neo just to see how funky we could make it look with official parts? I ordered an indigo Neo to tinker with, and some spare parts from Appl
The $30 BILLION Bet on AI That Could Transform India Forever
The Australian data center operator plans to set up 5GW of capacity in India.
The Chunky Tablet That TRICKED My Kid Into Cleaning
Just a cute little guy. Never underestimate the power that a cheap tablet holds over a kid under six. The Skylight Buddy is a device with one job: to be a cute little guy that helps your kid track routines and chores. It's $139.99, plus an optional subscription. And to my surprise, even though it offers a pretty limited set of features without the $39-per-year "Plus" features, it actually worked. Skylight recommends the Buddy for kids aged four up to 10. An adult has to set it up, naturally, w
What AI Chatbots Are Doing to Your BRAIN That Nobody Predicted
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The Meta hack shows there’s more to AI security than Mythos On Monday, reports emerged that attackers had used Meta’s AI customer support agent to steal Instagram accounts. Their approach was…
AI Just Started Designing ITSELF — And One Billionaire Says We've Crossed the Line
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said his forecast of artificial super intelligence arriving in ten years was "conservative" and thinks it will be here sooner.
Why Tech Giants Are FIRING Their AI and Hiring Humans INSTEAD
Uber blew its entire 2026 AI budget by April. Here’s why replacing workers with bots backfired.
The AI System the NSA Is Preparing to WEAPONIZE
The U.S. eavesdropping agency is reportedly preparing Anthropic's Mythos for use in cyberattacks, despite a federal ban on using the AI model maker.
The Hidden Cost That's About to CRUSH the AI Industry
"The whole conversation shifted from tokenmaxxing and 'go fast' to 'we need guardrails, how do we control this?'"
Has Microsoft Already LOST the AI War?
Microsoft’s AI products aren’t selling and Github’s been plagued with troubles. WIRED spoke with VP Scott Hanselman about whether the company is in catch-up mode.
Amazon's New Robot Just Made Thousands of Workers OBSOLETE
"Our experience of robots is that it's actually driven up employment rather than the reverse," Amazon executive John Boumphrey told CNBC.
The DOGE Bros Just Got VC Money for Their Latest SCHEME
Former DOGE members and Elon Musk allies are backing a startup aimed at using AI to apply "learnings" from DOGE to the private sector.
Audi's Mid-Engined V8 Hybrid That ISN'T the R8 Successor
The Huracan gave us the R8s, now the Temerario lends itself to a new Audi.
New York Just BANNED Something Big Tech Desperately Needs
The New York State legislature passed a one-year moratorium on new large data centers, the first statewide ban of its kind if Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul signs it into law. Lawmakers behind the bill say it's meant to give policymakers time to understand the impact of large data centers on the environment and energy prices. It directs the state's environmental agency to create an impact report assessing the amount of electricity, water, and land that data centers use, and the pollution they
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The Hackers Who Show Up at Your DOOR Pretending to Help
Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools.
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What Border Agents Can REALLY Do With Your Seized Phone
Even if you've done nothing wrong, it's never a good idea to hand your phone to the cops. But international travelers at American airports often have no choice - even if they're US citizens. When Minnesota labor organizer Janette Zahia Corcelius returned home from a three-week trip to Europe in late April, she was detained and questioned by customs agents at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Before they let her go, the agents searched her luggage twice, confiscated political literatur
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The Gaming Keyboard That Can't Decide What It WANTS to Be
The Logitech G512 X 98 lets you swap between mechanical and analog switches in an attempt to achieve the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, its solution isn't as well thought-out as I'd hoped.
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Your Laptop Is About to Change in Ways You Can't IMAGINE
We're now deep into developer conference season, and one of the themes so far is the relentless conviction from Big Tech companies that AI is going to change everything about how we do everything. Nvidia's Jensen Huang made that clearer than anyone this week, when he described a completely new way of using our laptops - and a completely new kind of laptop made to support it. It's all very interesting, but it raises the same question we have around so many AI products: Does anyone actually want t
The WWDC That Could Define Tim Cook's ENTIRE Legacy
Apple heads into WWDC with Tim Cook’s AI legacy, Siri’s future as an agentic platform, and the stock’s rich valuation all on the line.
The AI Cost-Cutting Hack That's TERRIFYING OpenAI and Anthropic
Companies are shifting from running everything on the most powerful AI model to matching each task to the right one, a practice called model routing.
The Startups Betting You're DESPERATE to Quit Your Phone
While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going viral crafting whimsical DIY computers that literally encourage users to touch grass. Unlike the AI-free browser crowd, this doesn’t just feel like backlash, […]
The Sonos Era 100 Just Hit Its Lowest Price in MONTHS
Whether you’re considering starting a Sonos speaker setup, or adding to an existing group, the Sonos Era 100 is worth picking up. The compact, capable smart speaker is currently marked down to $189 ($30 off) at a variety of retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Sonos. If you want an even lower price, Sonos is selling refurbished Era 100 speakers for just $134. They come with fresh accessories and packaging, and sport the same one-year warranty as its new speakers. Sonos Era 10
The UNPRECEDENTED Deal That Could Give Trump Control of AMERICA'S Most Powerful AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first shared the idea with the Trump administration in 2025, according to a source.
The STAGGERING Amount America Will Spend on AI This Year
AI spend, as a share of the nation’s GDP, is set to surpass projects like the moon landing and the build out of the Interstate Highway System.
The Tech Jobs AI Is KILLING—and the Ones It's Creating
Artificial intelligence might terminate lots of jobs one day, especially in high tech, but there’s little evidence AI is already causing widespread layoffs.
The Ring That Knows Your Body Better Than YOU Do
is smaller and has upgraded features to improve how you track your health and fitness. Image courtesy of Oura Ring Oura Ring has announced the release of the newest generation of its smart ring. The Oura Ring 5 promises to be smaller, more proactive, and more personalized than before. With the new software portfolio, Oura Ring includes upgraded features that help track more than 50 metrics. Oura rings are smart devices that help you track your health and fitness. The smart rings track slee
Why MILLIONS Could Be Affected by This Ring Camera Lawsuit
Ring cameras in your neighborhood might be invading your privacy every time you take the dog out for a walk. In the latest lawsuit against Amazon over privacy concerns, Virginia resident Charles Sigwalt alleges that the company illegally violates the privacy of millions of Americans who unknowingly have their likeness captured and stored by Ring cameras without their consent. The class action complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, where Amazon’s S
The Data Center Plan That ENRAGED an Entire Community
Developer felt "beaten up," with "no choice" but to shrink data center.
The Cap That Gave Me HAIR After 15 Years
I shaved my head 15 years ago and never looked back. This GroWell LED cap changed that.
Why Enterprise AI Is Still Stuck in the STONE AGE
Enterprise AI today feels strangely familiar: The infrastructure is powerful. The capabilities are real. The demonstrations are impressive. Models can write, summarize, reason, code, search, retrieve, translate, classify, plan, and increasingly act. The raw machinery is there. And yet, inside companies, the same pattern keeps repeating: pilots everywhere, transformation nowhere near the promise. The first article in this series argued that large language models were never built to run a company
Google's SHOCKING $920M Monthly Payment to SpaceX Revealed
The companies announced the deal on Friday, just one week ahead of SpaceX's historic IPO.
Why Google Is About to Pay SpaceX Nearly a BILLION Dollars Every Month
Ahead of a planned IPO, SpaceX inked a deal to rent compute capacity to Google for $920 million per month for 32 months.
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Startup Battlefield 200 Applications Close in 3 DAYS — Are You Ready?
Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Now’s not the time to wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco's Moscone West.
The IBM COVER-UP a Whistleblower Just Exposed
IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s, which a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering up.
The Popular Speaker That Hackers Can HIJACK Over Air
Seller of the Sound Blaster Katana V2X doesn't consider the behavior a vulnerability.
Why a Tech BILLIONAIRE Just Walked Away From Microsoft's Boardroom
After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.
How ONE Unreleased Game Is WARPING the Entire Industry's Calendar
Who's afraid of the next GTA? Based on the last few days of Summer Game Fest, just about everyone. Grand Theft Auto VI hasn't been present at any of the keynote events, but its presence was felt every time a release date was announced. The month of November, when GTA VI launches, is virtually empty. The rest of the fall, meanwhile, is absolutely packed. It started at Sony's State of Play showcase on Tuesday. Even before that show, we knew that Wolverine, the next big PlayStation exclusive, would
The Virtual Space Battle That Just Cost Gamers £400,000 in REAL Money
One of the most violent chapters in EVE Online history wiped out an empire that had taken years to build.
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Why Tech's Biggest Winners Just Lost BILLIONS Overnight
Asia-Pacific markets fell on Friday as investors assessed a rotation out of chip stocks on Wall Street that lifted the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record close.
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Why Wall Street Suddenly Can't Stop Talking About SPACEX
Jamie Dimon himself is planning to pitch investors on the offering of Elon Musk’s rocket company, as banks prepare to reap huge fees from the largest I.P.O. ever.
The Tech Elite's DARK Secret That Just Came to Light
Multiple women who said they had romantic relationships with Platner alleged to The New York Times that the presumptive Democratic nominee for the Senate in Maine showed disturbing or intimidating behavior.
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What Lululemon Just Admitted About Its BIGGEST Mistake
Lululemon is expecting its situation to get a lot worse before it gets better, as it issued weak guidance for the full year.
The Hidden AI Stocks Wall Street Doesn't Want You to FIND
There are plenty of ways to jump into the generative-AI hardware infrastructure expansion beyond the familiar chip makers and hyperscalers.
Why Marvell's EXPLOSIVE Rise Could Land It in the S&P 500
S&P 500 changes are likely to be announced on Friday, and Marvell is now vastly bigger than the next-largest eligible contender.
The $1.5 Million Insurance Question Every 55-Year-Old Should ASK
“I’m not looking for a ‘don’t do it’ opinion.”
The House-Sharing Arrangement That Could BACKFIRE Spectacularly
“My son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter live there and take care of utilities, yardwork and maintenance.”
The 'WILD' Twist That Just Blocked SpaceX From Wall Street's Elite Club
S&P Dow Jones Indices considered whether to loosen index requirements but opted to keep its policies unchanged.
India's Central Bank Just Made a Move That Could RESHAPE Your Investments
RBI raised its inflation projection for the year ending March 2027 by 50 basis points to 5.1%, while cutting growth forecast to 6.6% for the year, from 6.9%.
The HIDDEN Cost of Losing Employees in the AI Era — It's Not What You Think
Something strange is happening to high-performing teams right now. Leaders are investing heavily in AI tools, encouraging experimentation, redesigning workflows, and moving faster than ever. Yet when a key person leaves, it still feels like starting over. The real problem is not the tools. Knowledge—the reasoning behind decisions and the institutional memory that guides judgment—is still walking out the door with the people who hold it. Knowledge capture and management is a time-honored challeng
The QUADRILLION-Dollar Miracle Nobody Saw Coming
Having more than doubled already this year, Korea’s stock market returns have driven a wealth effect that under an optimistic scenario could generate a wealth effect among the populace of KRW 43 trillion ($28 billion)
India's DESPERATE Move to Save Its Crashing Currency
India has announced several measures to boost capital inflows, including the scrapping of capital gains tax for foreign investors in government bonds.
Who's WINNING From Oil Price Chaos in 2026
Computer-based trend-following hedge funds have successfully capitalized on huge price moves in energy markets.
Stock Market Hits FROTHIEST Level Since 2008 — Should You Panic or Buy?
Citigroup sees a rising number of red flags around global stock markets, but say investors shouldn’t be alarmed just yet.
We're 70 With One Child — Should We Leave Her EVERYTHING?
“It makes us feel uncomfortable.”
The REAL Number Behind SpaceX's Staggering Worth
Aswath Damodaran, the New York University finance professor with the nickname the “dean of valuation,” had estimated, before getting a look at the prospectus, that SpaceX was worth $1.2 trillion. What he says now.
Why This Year's Graduates May NEVER Recover Financially
The full impact of graduating into this hiring downturn will not come into focus for years, and much remains uncertain, especially about A.I.’s role.
The Murdoch Son Who's Building an Empire His Father Can't CONTROL
James Murdoch says acquiring New York magazine and Vox has nothing to do with his father. But in some ways, it’s a tribute.
The 401(k) Withdrawal That Won't Trigger Medicare PENALTIES
“I generally withdraw money from my traditional 401(k) for projects, larger expenses and sometimes just to stay ahead on upcoming bills.”
The Secret Way Ordinary People Can Own a Piece of SPACEX
From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.
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The Luxury Retirement Dream That Became a MILLION-DOLLAR Trap
“If we were to leave, we would lose a portion of our buy-in — about $80,000.”
India's Economy Just Did Something That SHOCKED Every Economist
The world's fastest growing major economy, India, has been facing major headwinds due to the conflict in Middle East that began end of February.
Why Wall Street Just Turned on Its Former DARLING Stock
Walmart shares have lagged peers and the S&P 500 this year, with some analysts noting that business is still dominated by low-margin grocery sales.
The Lazy Investing Strategy That's Making People RICH
Ready to grow your money without the stress of constant trading? Discover what passive investing is and how an index-based strategy can build long-term wealth.
Bitcoin's COLLAPSE: What Insiders Know That You Don't
A rebound in the digital currency, or characteristic dip-buying by investors, is yet to take place.
The FORGOTTEN Stocks That Could Make Tech Investors Regret Everything
Traders bought about 5,300 calls in the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) on Thursday, compared to just over 1,000 puts, according to data from ThinkOrSwim.
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Employees Aren't Scared of AI — They're Scared of THIS
Across all industries, an unmistakable tension is building inside of organizations as artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded into how work gets done. In my conversations with leaders, one observation has surfaced with striking consistency: employees aren’t simply resisting learning AI—they’re treating it as an existential threat. As one senior executive recently explained it: “our people are slow-walking AI because they fear they are ‘training their replacement.’” It’s hard to blam
How a Rare Cancer Forced Warren Buffett's Protégé to ABANDON Everything
After a glioblastoma diagnosis, value investor Guy Spier rethought wealth, time and legacy — and the impact he can have on rare disease research.
Why the Ultra-Rich Are Betting BILLIONS on Pickleball
While AI startups dominate deal-making news, investment firms of the ultra-rich are still keen on sports.
The Data Center IPO Wall Street MISSED That's Crushing Quantinuum
Innio’s stock soared in its debut, to outshine the shares of the more high-profile quantum-computing company, and Trump administration investment, Quantinuum.
The Jobs Report That Just SHATTERED Every Economist's Prediction
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 80,000 in May while the unemployment rate held at 4.3%.
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Where Smart Money Is Hunting the NEXT Big AI Wave
Tim Urbanowicz, chief investment strategist at Innovator from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, tackles the AI boom.
What the Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Means for CREDIT Risk
The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is approaching completion, but concerns around debt, execution risk, and long-term industry volatility loom large. On the latest episode of the Variety podcast “Strictly Business,” Naveen Sarma, sector lead for U.S. media and telecom at S&P Global, explained the rationale for the downgrade his agency gave the […]
Musk's SpaceX IPO Depends on Something Wall Street Has NEVER Seen Before
“They’re going to have to own it”: Elon Musk wants retail investors to buy some $23 billion of SpaceX shares next week.
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The Backdoor Tech Play That's About to Face Its BIGGEST Threat
Samsung and SK Hynix are key to soaring South Korean stock market, but a rate hike could trigger a 15% market correction.
Jim Cramer's 10 Things You MUST Watch Today
May jobs report came in hot, tech sell-off deepens, and Lululemon's troubles mount.
What It Means to Be a Manager Just CHANGED Forever
There is a group of people inside your organization who are being asked to do more than perhaps anyone else right now, and they are doing it largely without adequate support, training, or acknowledgment of how much the job has changed. I’m talking about managers. Not the C-suite navigating strategy, and not the frontline employees absorbing the day-to-day weight of change. The middle layer. The people expected to translate executive vision, increase team productivity, spot early signs of employe
Why Trump Accounts Don't 'RULE' Your Kid's Investments Anymore
Trump Accounts, along with 529 plans, custodial accounts for minors and Roth IRAs, are all valuable options depending on child's needs and long-term goals.
Why Musk's $1.75 Trillion SpaceX Valuation Could COLLAPSE
Want to buy SpaceX stock? History suggests it will struggle to reward IPO investors.
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J.P. Morgan Just GAVE UP on Its Tesla Crash Prediction
A new analyst has taken over the bank’s Tesla coverage, and he has a less gloomy view of Elon Musk’s EV company.
The Jobs Report That Just Changed the Federal Reserve's CALCULUS
U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices.
Why Amazon Sellers Are FLEEING to TikTok to Survive
Independent third-party sellers who once flourished on Amazon say the e-commerce behemoth has ratcheted up fees so much that they need to sell on other sites, too.
The Billionaire Who Just Became Asia's RICHEST Person
Adani’s fortune steadily declined following since-dismissed allegations of fraud brought by the U.S.
Why LinkedIn's Co-Founder Just Walked Away From MICROSOFT
Reid Hoffman was one of OpenAI's first donors, and he left its board in 2023 as the nonprofit cozied up with Microsoft.
Boeing's Risky Move That Could DEFINE Its Future
The new 737 Max final assembly line in Everett, Washington, will serve as a catalyst for increasing Max production to 52 jets per month.
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The Fed Move That Could Change Your WALLET This Year
Following an unexpectedly hot jobs report, prediction market traders see a 52% chance the Federal Reserve increases interest rates this year.
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Your Next Customer Won't Be HUMAN—Here's How to Win It
Consumer shopping in the era where agents are doing the work.
What Wild Stock Swings Mean for YOUR Index Fund
Also in Weekend Reads: The latest on SpaceX and other IPOs, a raw deal for Alphabet’s non-Berkshire shareholders and advice from the Moneyist.
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The Startup That Just DOUBLED Its Worth in Eight Months
Supabase, an example of an open source project becoming a fast-growing company, has greatly benefited from AI tools like Claude, Codex, and other vibe-coding platforms.
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Why Tech Giants Are Suddenly Obsessed With OHIO
Tech titans and Silicon Valley transplants changed the Columbus area, but not everyone is thrilled about the rapid transformation.
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The Investors Who'll Get CRUSHED When Chips Finally Fall
May was the strongest month of the year for buying by retail investors, as individuals piled into semiconductor stocks.
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How to Prove You're an EXPERT When Everyone Claims They Are
As a freelance writer, I have it easy. When someone asks for samples of my work, I can send them a link. My skills are right there on the page, with my name on it. But a lot of the solopreneurs in my network don’t have the same experience. Take a marketing strategist, for example. They put a lot of thought into a detailed quarterly plan for an existing client, but there’s no way to share that work with a prospective client. The challenge for consultants, strategists, coaches, and other service
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Gold's Chart Looks DANGEROUS — Here's How to Profit Anyway
Gold is at a technically precarious juncture, and the good news for you is that options market may be mispricing the risk.
The Job Market Surprise That's Defying Every PREDICTION
Unemployment is steady and companies are hiring, but wage growth is not keeping up with higher prices.
Apple Just Revealed Which Malls Are So Bad It's LEAVING
The countdown is on for Apple’s devoted flock: Later this month, the tech giant will permanently close three stores in California, Connecticut and Maryland. The Cupertino, California-based company confirmed the store closures back in April, blaming “the departure of several retailers and declining conditions” where they are located, as the company said in a statement to MacRumors. More recently, it updated the details for each of the affected stores, citing the same closure date for each of June
How ba&sh's Founders Just Took Back CONTROL of Their Brand
How ba&sh lost its fashion soul and found it again: founders, fabric, private equity, B Corp discipline and a €300 million rebound in French fashion.
The COLLAPSE That Just Erased Everything Trump Promised Crypto
The world’s largest cryptocurrency is now down more than half from its all-time high.
Why the Fed's Next Move Could DEVASTATE These Borrowers
Friday’s strong jobs report could soon feel like a double-edged sword for borrowers struggling to keep up with inflation and their bills.
Inside the BUILDING Where GM's Electric Future Will Live or Die
GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen.
How This E-Bike Company THRIVED While VC-Backed Rivals Went Bankrupt
Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.
Why Lululemon Needs to ABANDON What Made It Famous
“Make the color palette normal again,” one analyst said, as Lululemon’s stock sinks toward its lowest close since May 2018.
Why the S&P 500 Just BLOCKED SpaceX's Entry
SpaceX won’t get easy access to billions of dollars from passive investors.
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Why Companies Are BEGGING Back Workers They Fired for AI
AI-related layoffs have captured everyone’s attention lately. Last month, Meta laid off 10% of its workforce last month as it announced earlier this year that it would spend up to $135 billion on AI initiatives. Other companies like Cloudflare, Coinbase and PayPal have also cut or plan to lay off employees as they become “AI native.” Last year, a report from Forrester highlighted that 55% of employers regretted their decision to lay off staffers due to AI. Another Gartner prediction published ea
Why the Fed Just Moved Its Rate Cut Plans FURTHER Away Than Ever
Another big jobs report in May has swept aside the possibility of interest rate cuts anytime soon.
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Meta's Stock Just TANKED After This Massive Funding Revelation
Meta shares dropped after the Financial Times reported that company could potentially raise tens of billions of dollars in a stock offering to help its AI push.
What Today's Jobs Report Just Did to Your RETIREMENT Plans
The S&P 500 fell more than 2 percent on Friday, on course for its worst one-day drop of the year and ending nine weeks of gains.
Paramount Just Made RADICAL Changes—Will Advertisers Flee?
Dozens of advertising and media buying executives convened in late April at an event space near the west side of New York City, eager to get a look at what Paramount Skydance had to offer in its first “upfront” market under the control of CEO David Ellison. Attendees sat at long tables, dined on exquisitely […]
The Financial Product That Has Wall Street TERRIFIED
Perpetual futures have finally arrived in the U.S. Not everyone is thrilled.
Why Half of Older Workers Are REFUSING to Use AI
Workers can learn more about applying AI to their jobs even on social-media platforms, such as YouTube and TikTok, one career coach said.
This ETF Just Hit $1 TRILLION — And Experts Say That's TERRIFYING
Welcome to the age of trillions.
The S&P 500 Shake-Up That Could Happen ANY MOMENT Now
Marvell, Reddit and a mortgage “dark horse” could make the cut during the next quarterly rebalancing of the benchmark index.
Why Big Tech Is About to Do Something It NEVER Does
Stock investors may not love it — but bond investors already heavily engaged in funding the AI buildout are pleased.
The Chip Sector's WORST Day in Six Years Just Happened
Investors are cooling on momentum stocks and considering the implications of a strong jobs report.
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The Netflix Board Shake-Up NOBODY Saw Coming
It’s a changing for the guard at the top of Netflix’s board. Executive chairman Reed Hastings, the company’s co-founder who served as CEO for 25 years and drove it to become the world’s leading premium streamer, officially departed the Netflix board following the June 4 annual shareholders meeting. As previously announced, Netflix said Hastings is […]
The Hiring Recession Is Over — But There's a CATCH
The May jobs report blew past forecasts. Why is it taking six months to find a new job?
Mythos Revived Cybersecurity — Now EARNINGS Will Test It
Mythos gave the cybersecurity sector a boost, but upbeat earnings weren't enough for investors in search of an AI payoff.
Founders Are NAMING the VCs in Their Horror Stories
A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating.
Why Bitcoin Traders Have MOVED ON to Something Else
“The AI trade is sucking the blood out of crypto,” one analyst notes.
The $1.8 Trillion VANISHING ACT That Just Shook Wall Street
A remarkable two-month sprint higher for major stock-market indexes encountered its first major hiccup on Friday as the Nasdaq Composite plummeted more than 1,121 points — the biggest one day point drop on record, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
Politics
Trump Just CANCELED His Own Celebration — What He's Planning Instead
Sorry, Vanilla Ice. The “Freedom 250” concerts scheduled for the National Mall in Washington, D.C. have been officially canceled by President Donald J. Trump, after almost all of the artists bailed. The shows will be replaced, as he previously suggested, with a rally featuring one of his own speeches as the principal attraction. The event […]
The Election Law That Would Have Changed EVERYTHING Just Failed
The SAVE America Act, a far-reaching Republican election overhaul that President Trump said should be his congressional allies' top priority, has failed in the Senate.
Why a Major Cultural Institution Just ERASED Trump's Name
Kennedy Center Tells Staff to Immediately Remove Trump’s Name From Documents The New York Times Kennedy Center memo directs staffers to remove Trump’s name from the arts center Politico Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling FOX 5 DC Trump’s Name Is Disappearing From More Than Just the Kennedy Center The Atlantic Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12 CBS News
What George Santos Did After I Published THIS Story
NPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.
The Vote That Just DEFIED the White House on Foreign Policy
House passes Ukraine aid bill in another GOP rebuke of Trump’s foreign policy NBC News House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders CNN Several Republicans vote with Democrats to pass Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions package ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos In second break with Trump in a week, House passes bill to aid Ukraine The Guardian House passes Ukraine security aid bill over objections of GOP leaders The Washington Post
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Why Elizabeth Warren Just SUMMONED Nvidia's CEO to Congress
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Jensen Huang's Nvidia over export controls, China sales, Trump and data-center policy as Congress scrutinizes the AI chip boom.
The Democrat Everyone is APOPLECTIC About—And Why His Campaign is Imploding
A New York Times report with new allegations about the Democrat’s Nazi symbol tattoo and conduct with women has the party freaking out over its Maine Senate chances.
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Republicans Just DEFIED Their Own Leaders—And Trump Won't Like What Passed
Eighteen G.O.P. lawmakers broke with their party and joined Democrats to deliver yet another blow to the president’s foreign policy agenda.
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The Trump 'Triumphal Arch' Plan That Just Sparked a HEATED Showdown
The National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve a list of concerns about the president's proposed 250-foot “triumphal arch.”
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What Bondi REFUSED to Answer About Trump and the Epstein Files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi said then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche handled the release of the DOJ's Epstein files.
John Bolton's GUILTY Plea—What He Did With Classified Documents
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 Ex-Trump advisor John Bolton agrees to plead guilty to retaining classified information: MS NOW CNBC News Wrap: Former Trump adviser John Bolton to plead guilty over classified information PBS
California's Top Election Races—What You NEED to Know
The Republicans Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, and Spencer Pratt, running for Los Angeles mayor, have shown early strength, but that could fade as more ballots are counted.
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Republicans Just DEFEATED the First Attempt to Block Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund
Trump Administration Live Updates: Republicans Defeat First Attempt to Block President’s $1.8 Billion Payout Fund The New York Times Live updates: Senate takes up bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol NBC News Republicans reject multiple efforts to kill Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund CNN Watch Live: Senate holds "vote-a-rama" on ICE funding, rejects Democrats' move to ban DOJ fund CBS News Senate rejects an amendment barring Trump’s controversial payout fund The Washington Post
Why Democrats Are APOPLECTIC Over One Man's NAME
‘Everyone is apoplectic’: Inside Democrats’ blame game over Graham Platner Politico Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior The New York Times Report details allegations of unsettling behavior toward women by Graham Platner CNN Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner rejects new allegations of abusive behavior The Guardian Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Representative Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign The Boston Globe
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L.A. Mayor Race TIGHTENS But Thousands of Ballots UNCOUNTED
Nithya Raman’s vote count still remains well behind Spencer Pratt’s, but hundreds of thousands of ballots remain to be counted in Los Angeles over the next few weeks.
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ICE Just Decided to STOP Reporting These Deaths — The Memo That Explains Why
ICE to stop reporting deaths of newly released detainees, internal memo says The Washington Post ICE will stop reporting deaths of newly released detainees ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Leaked Memo Reveals Eyebrow-Raising Change at ICE The Daily Beast ICE Updates Reporting Policy Amid Rising Detainee Deaths Yahoo Report: ICE to end reporting deaths of released detainees Middle East Eye
Republicans Just Approved Something That Could Cost Taxpayers BILLIONS
The vote on Democrats’ proposal, which would have sent the G.O.P. immigration bill back to committee, kicked off a marathon of votes that stretched all day and overnight.
The Supreme Court Ruling That Just Made Protecting Minority Voters Nearly IMPOSSIBLE
After a major Supreme Court ruling, state-level voting rights acts and redistricting strategies in Democratic-led states are among the limited ways left for protecting racial-minority voters' power.
Trump's Week in Wins and Losses — Can You Score BIGLY on This Quiz?
Plus, Serena Williams, Peabo Bryson, Kalshi and United Airlines make an appearance. Have you been paying attention?
This Week in Political Cartoons: What Artists SAW That You Missed
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
The Restaurant Mogul Who Did Jeffrey Epstein's DIRTY Work
Stephen Hanson, whose empire included Blue Water Grill and Ruby Foo’s, performed an array of tasks, including arranging jobs, visas and entertainment for women.
The Trump Ballroom Battle Heading to Federal COURT
A three-judge panel will consider whether a lower court erred in ordering construction stopped until President Trump secured the support of Congress.
The Social Security COLLAPSE Coming to Your State by 2032
Already cash-strapped older Americans could see their monthly Social Security benefits drop by an average of $500, or 24%, in 2032, according to a new report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB). That’s because the program’s retirement trust fund, launched in 1940, is estimated to run out of money and become “insolvent” in just seven years if there are no changes. (CRFB has proposed a solution: cap payouts at $100,000 a year for couples as part of an overall plan to save it
What Republicans Just Passed After an ALL-NIGHT Battle
After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.
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The By-Election That Could Change EVERYTHING in Two Weeks
What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election?
How Congress Is Quietly LOSING Control of America's Wallet
The House defense policy bill would weaken Congress' authority over how national defense dollars are spent.
The Immigration Vote That Just REWROTE America's Future
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an overnight vote. And, former first lady Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign with NPR's Newsmakers.
Prediction Markets Are Creating a NEW Form of Political Corruption
In the days leading up to the 2026 State of the Union, George Santos was acting—at least in public—like a man preparing to take a victory lap. In October 2025, President Donald Trump had commuted the former Republican congressman’s 87-month federal prison sentence, which he’d received in April 2025 after pleading guilty to various forms of campaign funds-adjacent fraud. Four short months later, on X, Santos began teasing his triumphant return to the chamber from which he’d been expelled two year
The $70B Bill That Just Locked ICE's Power Through TRUMP's Term
The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies early Friday, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill. Senators voted 52-47 to pass the $70 billion legislation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol for the next three years, through the end of Trump’s term, after Democrats have blocked the money for months. The bill will now head to the House,
One Name Just DERAILED America's Surveillance System
Democrats who had been expected to supply the votes necessary to advance it balked after President Trump named Bill Pulte to head the intelligence apparatus.
The Trump Phone Isn't Made in America — And That's Just the BEGINNING
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. This week, I'm investigating where it might have been built - and why it definitely wasn't the US. Almost a year after its announcement, the Trump phone has "launched." A few journalists and YouTubers have received early samples of the phone, though there's still little evidence that any regular buyers have gotten theirs. If and when anyone else gets
Senate Candidate Denies Abuse Allegations — But Won't Drop OUT
In an interview after The Times reported on his treatment of women he had dated, Graham Platner acknowledged “not exactly acting with the best behavior” after his military service.
The $500-a-Month CUT Coming for Social Security Recipients
A new legislative proposal would create a bipartisan commission to strengthen the finances of Social Security and Medicare at a time when the programs are under pressure.
Why MAHA Wants You to Ditch Beef Tallow for Cotton
In between beef tallow fries, raw milk, and vaccine denialism, Make America Healthy Again figureheads have set their sights on another slice of life: our clothing. "The MAHA movement doesn't stop with what we EAT - It's also about what we WEAR," Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said in a post on X in late May. "For decades, America offshored textile jobs and allowed foreign synthetic, plastic-based materials to take over the clothing market." Rollins went on Fox News to promote a new Depa
DOGE Tried to Declare 2.7 Million Americans DEAD
This is the third whistleblower to come forward about alleged illegal activity by Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.
The Senator Who Just Made History With Her 10,000th VOTE
The Maine Republican, who is in the middle of a tumultuous re-election race, became the first senator in history to reach the threshold without missing a vote.
The $70 BILLION Plan That Just Changed America's BORDERS Forever
The Senate voted Friday to approve a $70 billion immigration enforcement package that includes nothing to rein in the "anti-weaponization" fund by a vote of 52-47.
Why Trump Will NEVER Face IRS Audits Like You Do
Even as they rebelled against a $1.8 billion fund for President Trump’s allies, Republicans looked the other way as his administration granted him potentially lucrative tax protections.
Schumer's Secret ENDORSEMENT That Could Reshape the Senate
Chuck Schumer, the Democratic minority leader, has remained officially neutral on the race, but in conservations with donors, he has been clear about which candidate he supports.
The Court Order That Just FORCED Trump to Restart Immigration Processing
The judge invalidated policies the Trump administration enacted last year that halted asylum grants, as well as the processing of immigration benefits for people from 39 countries.
Breaking
They Blocked a Bridge for 4 Hours. Now They're Facing 15 YEARS.
Activists blocked the iconic span to protest the spending of American tax dollars on Israeli military efforts in Gaza. San Francisco’s prosecutor is now seeking a strict punishment.
Breaking
Trump's DESPERATE Attempt to Save a Dying Industry
Money would keep coal plants open, build the first new plants in over a decade.
Supreme Court Just Made It HARDER for Federal Prisoners to Get Out
The US Sentencing Commission attempted to expand compassionate release for prisoners in 2023. The Supreme Court just shot that down.
The PURGE Trump Just Ordered at America's Intelligence Agencies
President Trump's comments are sure to roil members of Congress who criticized the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting national intelligence director.
Why Trump's Lawyers Say They Could DESTROY Lady Liberty Without Consequences
The exchange came as the Trump administration argued against a legal challenge over the construction of Trump’s planned White House ballroom.
The ONE Group That Just Got a FREE PASS From Trump's IRS
A new report out Friday reflects IRS audit activity and other operations at the start of the second Trump presidency.
The Judge Who Just BLOCKED Trump's Immigration Crackdown
US judge invalidates Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries Reuters Federal judge strikes down Trump admin limits on asylum and immigration applications CNN Federal judge strikes down Trump administration policy freezing immigration proceedings from 39 countries NBC News US judge rules against Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 travel-ban countries The Guardian Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Massive Attack on Legal Immigration The New Republic
The Betting Markets That Have Congress WORRIED
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisc., is working on a bill to ban Congress members and their staff from certain bets on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
The Immigration Policy Affecting 39 Countries Just STRUCK DOWN
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries AP News Federal judge strikes down Trump admin limits on asylum and immigration applications CNN US judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries Reuters Federal judge strikes down Trump administration policy freezing immigration proceedings from 39 countries NBC News Live updates: Judge blocks Trump administration’s asylum freeze on 39 countries AP News
What the DOJ Just Said Trump Could Do to the Statue of LIBERTY
President Trump's White House ballroom plans are in the hands of three appellate judges heard arguments Friday over whether construction should be allowed to continue.
What Trump's Iran 'Red Line' REALLY Means for US Troops
While Trump appeared to be characteristically talking off the cuff, his answer reflects how the U.S. has, in many cases, dealt with Iranian and Iranian proxy attacks.
What Vance's Post Just Did to U.S.-U.K. RELATIONS
The US vice president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.
Trump Admits He Asked Pulte to DISMANTLE Intelligence Agency
Trump says he asked Pulte to gut intelligence agency Politico Trump administration’s plan to spin off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie faces new uncertainty CNN Trump says Pulte won’t be his nominee for director of national intelligence AP News Trump reportedly tells Bill Pulte to fire intelligence community employees – live The Guardian 3 GOP senators vote to bar Pulte from serving as temporary director of national intelligence The Hill
The Maine Senate Candidate Making Democrats PANIC
The party’s politicians, officials and strategists wrestled with how to respond to new reporting about Graham Platner, with worries rising about his vulnerabilities in a general election.
Congress STILL Can't Fix This Surveillance NIGHTMARE
The deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is coming up a week from now on June 12th, and legislators seem no closer to reaching a deal. If this sounds like deja vu, it's because we've been here before. Congress reauthorized Section 702 in late April - but only for 45 days, so lawmakers could negotiate reforms to the controversial wiretapping authority. "There were no reformers in any of the conversations that happened. Full stop," Sean Vitka, the execut
Feds Pursuing 'MULTIPLE' Election Fraud Investigations
Feds pursuing ‘multiple’ election fraud investigations, top prosecutor says Los Angeles Times DOJ sends prosecutor to observe LA ballot counting amid Trump’s baseless ‘cheating’ claims CNN Opinion | Trump’s claim of election fraud in California doesn’t even make sense MS NOW California clashes with Trump DOJ over election fraud probe Politico 2026 Primary Election: Slow California vote count criticized by Trump and Republican governor hopeful Steve Hilton ABC7 Bay Area
Why Democrats Are HOLDING Their Breath on Platner
Some are praying that a significant protest vote emerges in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Maine Senate seat.
The MULTIPLE Election Fraud Investigations You Haven't Heard About
The top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles said Friday said there are "multiple election fraud investigations underway" but did not give any information on specifics.
Why Trump's 'Liquid GOLD' Is Going Unsold
An auction to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ended with just 10 percent of the available land claimed for oil development.
The $1.8 Billion Fund the Justice Department Is ABANDONING
It was the department’s clearest statement to date that it was pulling back from a plan to use taxpayer money to make payments to people who claimed to have been politically persecuted.
The Court Decision That Just UNRAVELED Trump's Immigration Agenda
Also, job growth is looking healthier. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Why the Justice Department Just ABANDONED Trump's $1.8 Billion Plan
It was the department’s clearest statement to date that it was pulling back from a plan to use taxpayer money to make payments to people who claimed to have been politically persecuted.
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The Pentagon Just ERASED 180 Religious Identities From Military Records
The new policy, which the Pentagon framed as a largely administrative action, leaves just 31 religious categories to choose from, 22 of which are Christian.
International
The Secret Talks That Could RESHAPE the Middle East
Live updates: Hezbollah and Israel trade new strikes as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks CNN Iran war live: Israel continues deadly attacks after new Lebanon ceasefire Al Jazeera Between Beaufort and Beirut, Israel faces narrowing options against Hezbollah The Times of Israel Israel kills 11 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate AP News Israel to continue ground operation in southern Lebanon despite agreed ceasefire – as it happened The Guardian
The Labour Power Play That Could RESHAPE British Politics
The Greater Manchester Mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.
The Royal Scandal Watchdog Just Uncovered at Prince Andrew's Estate
A public spending watchdog examines the property arrangements of royals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Why This Tragedy Victim Deserves a DIFFERENT Legacy
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met the family of Henry Nowak at 10 Downing Street.
US Just Targeted Cuba's President and the CASTRO Family Itself
US secretary of state Marco Rubio says anyone providing services to listed entities ‘is at risk of sanctions themselves’ The United States has announced fresh economic sanctions on Cuba’s president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington’s latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbour. Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former president Raúl Castro, who no longer holds an official position but remains a key figure on
Trump's New Cuba Rules Just Forced MAJOR Hotel Chains to Abandon the Island
The Trump administration’s efforts to tighten the economic noose on Cuba appear to be working, as more international firms announced they would leave the island.
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Why Ivanka and Jared's Albanian Resort Dream Just Triggered Days of PROTESTS
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s Albanian resort plan sets off days of protests The Washington Post Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort The Guardian Albanians protest over Jared Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline Reuters Jared And Ivanka’s Sazan Island In Albania Faces Protests—Here’s Why Forbes Jared Kushner's Albania resort sparks protests, EU concerns DW
They Held His FUNERAL—Then Found Him Alive on Everest
Missing Sherpa guide found alive on Everest after funeral rites had begun The Guardian Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide Dawa Sherpa BBC Sherpa missing for a week on Everest found crawling toward base camp after his family begins funeral rites Fox News Sherpa rescued after going missing on Everest with no food, oxygen Reuters Hillary Dawa Sherpa Survived Six Days Alone on Mount Everest After Being Left on the Peak Outside Magazine
What the UK Papers Are Saying About Andrew's CASH-IN and Kate's Joy
Report reveals Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 'rent deals' and the Princess of Wales celebrating a mum ending cancer treatment lead Friday's papers.
What Xi Jinping's SURPRISE Trip to North Korea Really MEANS
As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his dependence on China.
Russia BANS the West But WELCOMES These Two Americans
While some powerful Russians shun the West, others want to restore ties and embrace friendly Westerners. President Vladimir V. Putin’s annual economic conference illustrates the conflicting impulses.
Zelensky Just Made Putin an UNPRECEDENTED Offer — What He's Demanding in Return
Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.
UK Military Chief Issues CHILLING Warning — Why He Says This Is the Most DANGEROUS Period Ever
Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.
Why Dubai Royal Family Member's Ex-Wife Is Now Behind BARS
Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.
China Is Building Walls Around Its Economy and the World Should WORRY
Beijing says the changes are needed for national security, but they could complicate efforts by Chinese companies to find growth overseas.
Putin's Response to Ukraine's Drone Strikes Just Changed the STAKES
President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.
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Xi's MYSTERIOUS North Korea Trip That Could Change Everything
Xi to Visit North Korea June 8-9, for First Time Since 2019 Bloomberg.com Why Xi Jinping Is Going to North Korea to Court Kim Jong-un The New York Times Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019 AP News China's leader Xi Jinping set to make rare visit to North Korea BBC Satellite Images Fuel Speculation of Xi Visit to North Korea Bloomberg.com
Xi's FIRST Visit to North Korea in Seven Years
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019 AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
The African Charter Rights Groups Call DANGEROUS
Draft treaty claims sexual and reproductive health and rights are an existential threat to the African family An African treaty that rejects longstanding international human rights obligations moved a step closer to becoming policy this week as governments across the continent met in Ghana. The draft African charter on family, sovereignty and values, seen by the Guardian, asserts that African values and culture are under attack from “foreign ideologies” and urges states to withdraw from any agre
How One Narrow Waterway Just FLIPPED the Global Energy Security Debate
Iran's influence over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has inadvertently transformed the energy security debate.
The Identity Crisis Tearing England APART Right Now
The debate about English identity has been a perennial one but has now taken on a harder edge
The Former Student Behind the Campus Crossbow ATTACK
A member of the campus safety team was seriously injured in Guildford on Thursday.
Why Math Exam Grading Is Under Emergency SURVEILLANCE
More than 20,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of an A‑level maths paper which they say was significantly more challenging than any past exam.
Why Russia Is Using a CENTURY-OLD Trick Against Modern Drones
The Russians are using spray paint to fight the Ukrainian robot drones that are decimating their Army’s supply lines. They are painting trucks with stark black-and-white zigzags and blotches covering everything from the chassis to the tires. Yes, you read that right. It’s 2026, and the Russian army is slapping a paint job on its logistics trucks that would look right at home on a 1918 battleship. The British started to paint ships with this type of “dazzle” camouflage during World War I in an e
The Adorable Animals That Might Replace the Queen on U.K. MONEY
What do a European hedgehog, a Eurasian curlew, and a buff-tailed bumblebee have in common? They all might be the stars of the U.K.’s next run of banknotes. Following a public consultation last year, the Bank of England has decided its next series of £5, £10, £20, and £50 bills will feature wildlife instead of historical figures. The financial institution is letting the public vote on which creatures will star on the paper currency. The central bank released a shortlist of 18 species divided int
The Storm That Just Tore Through Japan and Left DOZENS Injured
More than 1 million people advised to evacuate homes amid 80mph winds and heavy rain Typhoon Jangmi (also known as Typhoon No 6) moved northwards over the course of this week. From Okinawa to mainland Japan, prolonged and heavy rainfall led to landslide warnings and the flooding of rivers, with Japan issuing level 4 warnings for some rivers, signalling a risk of overflowing. This level is high enough for municipalities to issue evacuation orders. Three-hourly rainfall totals on Wednesday reached
What Ukraine Just Admitted About the Drone Strike NOBODY Saw Coming
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
The Cease-Fire That Was Supposed to END This — Until Yesterday
The U.S.-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah, which Iran backs, to stop firing first. But the group, not party to the talks, rejected the conditions as a virtual surrender.
The Assassination Plot That Just Ended in GUILTY Verdicts
Pouria Zeraati, who works for the channel Iran International, which is critical of the Iranian government, was stabbed three times in the leg.
The Bridge That's Bringing the INTERNET to China's Remote Villages
A link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this remote region.
Three Admit Violent Disorder After Nowak PROTEST
Connor Bishop, 24, Reece Robinson, 21, and Noah Etherington, 18, will be sentenced on Monday.
The Gold Mines Where Ebola Is SPREADING
Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating virus.
How Russia Is FLOODING Armenia With Lies Before Election Day
Russia Floods Armenia With Disinformation Ahead of Election The New York Times Backed by Trump, Opposed by Putin, and Fighting for His Political Life The New York Times If Even Armenians Reject Russia, Putin’s Got a Problem Bloomberg.com Armenia's election offers a choice between Russia and EU DW Putin Dishes Out Economic Warfare – But Can't Take It The Moscow Times
How an Everest Guide Survived Six Days With Only CHOCOLATE
Dawa Sherpa was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain and spoke to the BBC from hospital.
Xi Jinping's First North Korea Visit in 7 Years Signals MAJOR Shift
The announcement was made by both countries Friday a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear fuel.
Why Putin Just Slammed the DOOR on Peace Talks
The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.
Queen Elizabeth's Closest Confidante Dies at 97
In a post on Instagram, her daughter India described her mother as "truly the last of her kind".
Why Peace Between Israel and Hezbollah Remains IMPOSSIBLE
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire remains elusive, leaving Lebanon in the crossfire The Washington Post Hopes of Lebanon Cease-Fire Falter as Israel and Hezbollah Fight On The New York Times How Israel’s Battle With Hezbollah Fits Into the Iran War Bloomberg.com U.S. Mediation Unlikely To Lead to Lasting Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Stratfor Worldview Lebanon Israel Iran War Dayton Daily News
Iran's Threat to This Chokepoint Could Send Oil Prices SOARING
Oil prices would spike if Iran's Houthi allies started attacking ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Why Iran Thinks It's Now in the DRIVER'S SEAT
Ambassador Dennis Ross, who played a role in Middle East peace negotiations in multiple administrations, joined “Forbes Newsroom” to discuss US-Iran talks.
The Mouse PLAGUE Destroying Australia Right Now
Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Israeli Troops Admit They Shot a BABY 'By Mistake' in the West Bank
US-Iran war LIVE: Israeli military says troops shot and killed baby, civilians in occupied West Bank ‘by mistake’ | World News Hindustan Times Live updates: Iran launches drones toward Strait of Hormuz, US official says CNN Iran has launched multiple drones towards the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reports Reuters Israel, Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Iran launches deadly attack on Kuwait airport CBS News U.S.-Iran Skirmish Spurs Deadly Drone Attack on Kuwait Airport WSJ
Science
AI Just Created Something NO Human Scientist Could Design
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
The Forests We Destroyed Are Making an UNEXPECTED Comeback
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
Scientists Just Did Something to Human Embryos That Was IMPOSSIBLE Yesterday
Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possible to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.
Scientists Just Taught Robots to Run Lab Experiments WITHOUT Human Supervision
Scientists are building autonomous robotic labs powered by artificial intelligence. The goal, they say, is for these robots to take over human researchers' most laborious, time-consuming tasks.
Why NASA Just Evacuated Astronauts Into a SpaceX CAPSULE
The space agency said Roscosmos discovered new leaks in the Russian service module.
The Blue Origin Explosion That Won't Stop Making HEADLINES
NASA expects to begin stacking the SLS rocket this summer for next year's Artemis III launch.
AI Just Created Something That Could END All CORONAVIRUSES
Scientists have successfully tested an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine in humans for the first time, finding it to be safe and well tolerated. The vaccine generated immune responses against multiple coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, SARS, and related bat viruses with pandemic potential. By targeting features shared across an entire virus family, it aims to provide protection even as viruses evolve.
Breaking
Why Astronauts Just Had to EVACUATE the Space Station
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
Breaking
The Tourists Who Are SAVING the Places They Visit
The actual eco-friendliness of ecotourism varies considerably. One research station in the Peruvian Amazon is out to prove it can bring visitors to the area without disrupting the environment.
Breaking
This Summer Could FOREVER Change How Planes Fly
As the conflict in Iran disrupts the world’s oil supply, airlines are looking for jet fuel alternatives. The answer: energy from used cooking oil and french fry grease.
Breaking
The Green Technology That's Making Ferries OBSOLETE
From San Francisco to Stockholm, a new generation of electric ferries is entering passenger service, marking a tipping point for green maritime technology.
Why the US Is Releasing MILLIONS More Flies
Releasing sterilized flies can crash a local population of flesh-eating screwworms. But the US currently has limited capacity to produce them.
Tonight Could Be Your LAST CHANCE to See the Northern Lights
There will be a low chance of seeing the aurora borealis in regions closer to the U.S. northern border.
Why Space Just Became the MOST Critical Battlefield for Global Power
This article, from a former senior space executive, lays out the six key trends that are shaping the future of space—perhaps the most critical and yet least understood domain.
Health
The Weight Loss Drug That Just Made SURGERY Look 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
The Cancer Treatment That Just DOUBLED Survival Odds
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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Shudder Buys Horror Film About Deranged Poodle BREEDER
Independent Film Company and Shudder have acquired Alex Goyette’s debut feature “Breeder.” The film is about an eccentric poodle breeder who lures a broke college student to her remote ranch with a promise of research funding. As he soon learns, there’s a catch. “Breeder” stars Daniel Doheny, Dot Marie Jones, Maddie Phillips, and Tanaya Beatty. […]
Director Nick Holt on Exploring AI's Origins in Tribeca Doc
AI as we know it has been used for everything from making full-length feature films to solving nearly impossible math problems. But today AI is also, relatively speaking, just a child. That said, AI is a child that has learned languages, how to play games, how to blackmail people, how to power robots and, in […]
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Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72
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Why These '60 Minutes' Veterans Are STAYING Put
They’re staying. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim said in a memo Friday that they would remain at “60 Minutes,” potentially calming the chaotic situation that has festered at the CBS News program since the ouster of top producers and three of the program’s correspondents, including executive producer Tanya Simon, executive editor Draggan Mihailovich, […]
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The 'Top Gun' Actor Found Dead in a SHOCKING Crime Scene
The 81-year-old actor had parts in films including “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Arachnophobia.” The son of his girlfriend was arrested and charged with murder.
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The Luxury Theater Chain Getting a Complete MAKEOVER
In the wake of the March bankruptcy filing of iPic Theaters, Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired two iPic luxury theater locations in Los Angeles’ Westwood Village and New York and will rebrand them as The Cinemas. The locations will no longer operate with in-theater dining, but instead will focus on premium concessions featuring “elevated food […]
The Beloved TV Icon We Just Lost at 72
Anthony Head, a longtime actor whose credits include "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso." has died.
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Why '60 Minutes' Stars Are Staying Despite the CHAOS
Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim said on Friday in an email to their colleagues that they had reached the decision after a period of frustration.
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Netflix Canceled 'Boots' Despite Strong Numbers—Can Emmys SAVE It?
When Netflix released its engagement report for the second half of 2025, the streamer touted the success of “Nobody Wants This” Season 2 (30.4 million views) and Season 5 of “Emily in Paris” (30.3 million views) among its top comedies. But not-so-conveniently missing from Netflix’s pitch was another original that did better than both of […]
How I Discovered My Family's Connection to the Murder Behind 'Cruising'
The first time I saw William Friedkin’s 1980 gay crime thriller “Cruising” may have been decades ago, but I will never forget how surprised I was that a movie like that was made in the 1970s. “Cruising” stars Al Pacino as a straight New York City police officer who goes undercover in the gay leather […]
Why Webcam Sex Work Is Suddenly EVERYWHERE on TV
In 2021, webcam model Elle Stanger filmed a pole dancing video for a long-distance client. The accompanying song? Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” remix, which features Beyoncé rapping lyrics that perfectly fit the bill: “She might start an OnlyFans.” “As soon as I heard that, I just knew: ‘Oh God, this is the start of something […]
The Cheap Wig Trick That Made This Actress Look Like Anna WINTOUR
J. Smith-Cameron is giving Emmy voters several reasons to consider her this season. Back in 2024, when Variety spoke with Smith-Cameron, the actor had made a cameo on HBO’s “Hacks” as Deborah Vance’s (Jean Smart) younger sister, Kathy. “It feels to me like there’s more,” Smith-Cameron had said. She was right — there was more. […]
SNL Cast's Emmy Panel Turns Into Hilarious Toast and ROAST Session
Don’t forget: Bowen Yang is still Emmy-eligible. On Monday, “Saturday Night Live,” the long-running NBC late-night sketch series, held its Emmy For Your Consideration event in Los Angeles at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center. Yang was among the 12-member cast panel, which also included Tommy Brennan, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, […]
Why 'Masters Of The Universe' Recognition ISN'T Helping He-Man's Box Office
Despite the success of Mattel’s "Masters of the Universe" action figures, animated series and other franchise productions, He-Man appears to be heading toward a “He-Meh” opening at the box office.
Why Netflix Just Declared WAR on Traditional Cinema
Netflix has been making overtures to movie theaters ever since it launched its bid to buy Warner Bros. Even after that deal collapsed, Netflix has signaled its openness to working with cinemas by deciding to give Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” a full theatrical release. It’s all part of an effort by Ted Sarandos, […]
Henry Cavill Joins Kevin Hart in Netflix Spy Comedy
Henry Cavill is gearing up to play spy games with Kevin Hart in a new action comedy for Netflix. Cavill and Hart star as rival spies who cross paths in a Lamaze class when their wives become fast friends. “Their double lives collide in unexpectedly hilarious and dangerous ways,” an early synopsis explains, “forcing the […]
'Love Island UK' Contestant Drops Out of Show Days After Show Premieres
“Love Island UK” Season 13 contestant George Knight has suddenly dropped out of the show just days after the premiere, citing his decision to reunite with family. The 28-year-old pro-football player wrote on Instagram: “Family comes first, always. Leaving the @loveisland Villa was a decision made in order to be with my family. Out of […]
Inside Universal's Theme Park Where DRAGONS Fly and Magic Feels Real
“Five Immersive Worlds. One Amazing Theme Park.” This is the motto for the Orlando-based Epic Universe, which opened in May 2025. As the first major theme park to open in the U.S. in 25 years, Epic Universe had to debut with a bang, and indeed, it’s immersive worlds, entered through dedicated portals — Dark Universe, […]
Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr. Reunite for 'Cable Guy'-Inspired Comedy Pilot at Hulu
“New Girl” alums Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. are reuniting for a Hulu comedy pilot that is directly inspired by the cult classic Jim Carrey movie “The Cable Guy,” Variety has confirmed. The logline for the untitled project states, “In a world of endless streaming, binging, and algorithms, old-school cable technician Chip Douglas (Johnson) […]
Chris Lake Takes Over Brooklyn's Under The K Bridge Park For A Three-Night Run
“I think New York has been such an unbelievable market for me to play in. All the shows are always just great, fun, memorable, and they’re just lively. It is one of my favorite places to play for sure,” Lake says.
Madonna SHUTS DOWN Times Square in Surprise Performance
It was anything but June gloom when the Gotham Television Awards kicked off the month in New York City. Winners and honorees included Chase Infiniti, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kerry Washington, “I Love LA” and “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.” In London, Variety launched its London edition of Power of Women with Cynthia […]
The Beloved TV Icon Whose Death Has Hollywood MOURNING Today
Anthony Head, who died on June 5 at the age of 72, is being honored by his “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” co-stars. Head first appeared in the show’s pilot as Rupert Giles, the titular character Buffy’s Watcher and mentor. Giles also worked as the Sunnydale High School librarian, and was a main cast member for […]
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Taylor Swift's Surprise Music Video Features UNEXPECTED Toy Story Footage
Taylor Swift has released the music video for her latest single, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” the country-inflected original song she contributed to “Toy Story 5.” The video is entirely made up of footage from “Toy Story” and focuses on Jessie, who inspired the song and is featured on the track’s cover art. Viewers […]
Lauryn Hill to Receive UNPRECEDENTED Living Legend Award at BET
Lauded performer Lauryn Hill will receive the Living Legend Icon Award at this year’s BET Awards, happening on June 29th.
Madonna Is About to Release Something NOBODY Saw Coming
Madonna has announced that she will release “Confessions II – The Film” on YouTube on June 8 at 11 a.m. ET. The film, directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase (Torso), is set to have its world premiere on Friday night at New York City’s Beacon Theatre as part of the Tribeca Film Festival. Madonna […]
Elmo Tried to Teach New Yorkers Good Sportsmanship—It BACKFIRED
For most of the world who grew up watching Sesame Street, Elmo is a lovable and, importantly, uncontroversial figfure (and somewhat annoying) laugh. For New Yorkers, Elmo’s latest tweet makes him a traitor. The New York Knicks have earned a spot in the NBA finals for the first time since 1999, a feat that has turned the city upside down with excitement. But as New York City readied for game 1 on June 3—with the subway entrance by Knicks home court of Madison Square Garden painted orange and blue
Why Questlove Will PROBABLY Never Make a Prince Film
Across four documentaries — the Oscar- and Grammy-winning “Summer of Soul,” “Sly Lives,” “Ladies and Gentlemen, 50 Years of Saturday Night Live Music” and the new “Earth, Wind & Fire (to Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World),” which arrives on HBO Sunday night — Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, drummer and leader of the Roots […]
The 2026 Tony Awards Winners You'll Be Talking About TOMORROW
Expect wins for the musical “Schmigadoon!” and the play “Liberation,” and for the “Ragtime” stars Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy.
How a Real-Life ER Visit Inspired This Hit TV Show
Lee Sung Jin, the creator, executive producer and director of “Beef,” and Jason Bateman, who executive produced, directed and starred in “Black Rabbit,” sat down with Variety’s Clayton Davis to discuss their directing techniques and stylistic choices. Variety moderated this conversation in partnership with Netflix. Lee – who directed one episode in “Beef” Season 1 […]
Critics Just Weighed In on the Rudd-Jonas Movie — Here's the VERDICT
Power Ballad, a music-themed comedy drama starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, is hitting the right notes with Rotten Tomatoes critics.
The 15 Streaming Movies You NEED to Watch This June
James Cameron and Pixar are set to deliver a blockbuster streaming month for Disney+ as “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and “Hoppers” arrive on the platform after successful box office runs in movie theaters. Cameron’s “Fire and Ash” expands the universe of Pandora after two of the biggest movies in film history, “Avatar” and “Avatar: The […]
'Resident Evil: Veronica' Remake Coming in 2027
“Resident Evil: Veronica,” a remake of the “Resident Evil” game “Code: Veronica,” will be released by Capcom next year. The new game revisits the classic title from the “Resident Evil” franchise and aims to reimagine the experience for new players. Watch the first trailer for “Resident Evil: Veronica” in the video below. More to come…
Vince Vaughn Still Thinks He Can Build a Better Bears Team
Before he was starring in movies, Vince Vaughn was a kid in suburban Chicago watching Notre Dame and Bears football. “I was so fortunate because we didn’t have a lot when I was younger, but we had Walter Payton, and he was such an unbelievable player, just a quality guy the way he handled himself,” […]
Jon Hamm Unpacks That EXPLOSIVE Death in Season 2 Finale
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Night of the Hunter,” the Season 2 finale of “Your Friends & Neighbors,” now streaming on Apple TV. “Your Friends & Neighbors” now has one fewer neighbor. Leading up to the Season 2 finale, James Marsden’s shady billionaire Owen Ashe had tripped and fallen in his own […]
Rhea Seehorn and 'Pluribus' Cast Debate the Hive Mind
To give into the hive mind or not? In “Pluribus,” book author Carol (Rhea Seehorn) and 11 other strangers are the only individuals left on Earth after everybody else mysteriously merges into what is called the hive mind – a collective joining of consciousness. Six months since the acclaimed first season finished airing on Apple […]
'Mexico 86' Review: Diego Luna Scores in World Cup Campaign
With the FIFA World Cup literally kicking off next week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico — an unprecedented triple-nation collaboration that makes the last of those countries the first in history to host the soccer tournament a third time — Netflix’s release of “Mexico 86” is opportunistically timed. Unfolding largely off the pitch, Gabriel […]
Lisa Kudrow on Ending 'The Comeback' and the AI THREAT
Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow didn’t mean to be so on the nose with the title of their HBO comedy “The Comeback.” But, it turns out, that has actually been the case for the show — every ten years, it makes another comeback. “It’s more meta than we tried to be,” Kudrow tells Variety‘s […]
Summer Game Fest 2026: The Biggest News and Trailers
Geoff Keighley’s annual June celebration of games is here. Summer Game Fest Live, the big live show that will feature a whole bunch of gaming news and announcements, begins at 5PM ET and is set to run for two hours. The event itself will take place in person at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, but it will also be streaming live on YouTube. Summer Game Fest Live sits squarely in the middle of a big run of video game showcases; PlayStation hosted a State of Play on Tuesday, and the Xbox Games Sho
Control Resonant Is Both a Sequel AND a Fresh Start
Chronologically, Control Resonant is a sequel to 2019's Control. But in most other ways, the games aren't directly connected. To developer Remedy, they're more like two sides of the same coin. When Resonant was first revealed last year, creative director Mikael Kasurinen said you can play the games in any order. The world of Control is reality-bending in lots of ways, but the general linear progression of time isn't really one of them - how would someone start with the sequel? It didn't click un
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game 'The Last Ronin' Unveiled
Paramount Games Studio brought its turtle power to Summer Game Fest Friday with the reveal of the combined Paramount-Skydance in-house studio’s first project: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin.” Developed by Platinum Games and published by Paramount Games Studio, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin” is a described as AAA action-adventure game based […]
The Pitt's Makeup Head Unpacks the Show's Goriest Moments
“The Pitt’s” department head makeup artist Myriam Arougheti knew that after the success of the show’s first season, she would have to step things up a notch for season 2. The first season featured heart attacks, third-degree burns and an emergency thoracotomy. For Season 2, the challenge was to push boundaries and elevate the drama […]
Why Sean Penn REFUSED a Holocaust Survivor's Request
Sean Penn hates selfies and will not, under any circumstances, go to a public gathering with more than eight people — which is why he was noticeably absent from the recent 98th Academy Awards, where he won Best Supporting Actor (his third Oscar). The revelations came during a conversation between Penn and CNN anchor Kaitlin […]
The Reality Show Breaking EVERY Streaming Record
Season 8 of “Love Island USA” has achieved the most-watched debut for an original season of television ever on Peacock. The season, which premiered on June 2 and has released three episodes so far, has reached a total of 824 million minutes watched, according to first-party data from NBCUniversal. That’s a 74% increase compared to […]
The 2027 Game Announcement That Just Made Final Fantasy Fans LOSE IT
“Final Fantasy VII: Revelation” has been revealed as the third and final title in Square Enix’s “Final Fantasy VII” remake trilogy. Joining the voice cast for the upcoming game, which is set to release in Spring 2027, is Critical Role star Matthew Mercer. Watch the trailer for “Final Fantasy VII: Revelation,” which premiered during the […]
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Read this article to understand why and how Martin Scorsese is embracing AI in filmmaking, and why his decision has received stron
The 'Among Us' TV Show That Just DROPPED Without Warning
Emergency meeting! The animated “Among Us” TV show has suddenly dropped on Paramount+, with all 10 episodes now available to stream in full. Series stars Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson made the surprise announcement Friday afternoon at the Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles. The announcement comes as a, well, surprise because there had […]
The Cult Game Studio That Vanished Is BACK With a Multiplayer Twist
Back in 2015, the two-person studio Metanet released N++, a brutally hard 2D platformer that was a decade in the making, building off of previous releases dating back to the freeware Flash title N. At the time, cofounder Raigan Burns issued some famous last words: "We hope it's not another 10 years before we come up with a game." But now here we are, more than a decade later, and N is getting another sequel. And this time the focus is on multiplayer. The new game is called, absurdly, N Plus Infi
Your Friend Starts Dating Your DAUGHTER — This Drama Explores the Fallout
The new drama centres on Alice discovering best friend Steve is dating her 26-year-old daughter.
The 'Dutton Ranch' Episode Where EVERYTHING Goes Wrong
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the fifth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Peaceful Find Peace,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. After last week’s dreary, cattle-slaughterin’ episode, it’s nice to have a soft reboot of the show, as Rip (Cole Hauser) offers to get the 10 Petal Ranch into shape for Beulah (Annette Bening). It’s […]
What's Actually WORTH Streaming This June — The Definitive Guide
HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon,’ Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ and Apple’s ‘Cape Fear’ will try to compete with the World Cup
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The Celebration That Ended in TRAGEDY and Gunfire
A teenager was killed and three people were wounded, including an 11-year-old, when gunfire erupted outside a high school graduation ceremony in California.
The College Student Who VANISHED in Japan — Still No Answers
Another day passes with Auburn student still missing in Japan, parents say NBC News Alabama community prays for missing Auburn student as search continues in Japan WVTM Missing College Student's Family Holds Out Hope He Could Be Found Soon, as Police Believe He Left Intentionally People.com 'Highly probable' that American missing in Japan left intentionally: Police ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Auburn University student reported missing while on vacation with family in Jap
Ohio State Will Pay $100 Million for What Happened Behind CLOSED Doors
Ohio State Agrees to $100 Million Payout Over Sexual Abuse Claims The New York Times Ohio State University reaches $100 million settlement in sex abuse lawsuits NBC News Years-long lawsuit ends as Ohio State enters $100M final settlement with Strauss survivors NBC4 WCMH-TV OSU board OKs final $100 million settlement with Strauss survivors The Columbus Dispatch All but 1 of Richard Strauss survivors settle with Ohio State University Cleveland 19 News
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | June 2026
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this June.
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Today's Wordle #1812 Hints And Answer For Friday, June 5
Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.
My Husband Planned Our Trip Alone — And It Was PERFECT. Here's His Secret
For a smooth, rewarding and drama-free couples trip, take as much stress out of the equation as you can — and get comfortable with the fact that a fight may arise (and that's OK).
Morning News Brief: What You NEED to Know Today
Senate Republicans worked overnight to try to pass ICE funding, Trump's agenda tests the limits of some lawmakers' support, John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information.
The Mystery of Who's CRAWLING Through NYC's Manholes
An “urban explorer” tells WIRED their mother checked in to make sure they weren’t one of the people seen scurrying out of a manhole with their friends.
The Pool Accessories That Will Transform Your SUMMER
These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.
The Empty Nest Entrepreneur Who Had to Reinvent Herself AGAIN
Being a mother is a job that most of us do for at least 18 years straight. And it’s a 24/7 role that doesn’t let us take off nights and weekends. Then, provided that we‘ve done it properly, one day we’re out of a job. When our children grow up to become independent—as we raise them to be—we can feel alone and untethered. Imagine working at any job for 18 years and then being let go. How would that feel? I started my first business, a cake bakery in the Boston area, at 26. I built it steadily for
The Business Owner Whose Mistake Killed FOUR — And Why He'll Stay Behind Bars
Nerys Lloyd was sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter in April 2025.
The Meal Kit That Costs Less Than Your COFFEE Habit
EveryPlate is an actual budget meal kit whose plates taste delicious. Options and ingredients are fewer, but simplicity can also be a virtue.
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The Porsche SUV That's Making Sports Car Owners JEALOUS
Back in 2002, Porsche fans sputtered with rage as the Cayenne made its debut at the Paris Motor. More than 20 years later, Porsche now sells more SUVs than anything else in its lineup. Last year, the Macan and Cayenne accounted for 62 percent of all Porsche sales. Now, these SUVs are trolling traditionalists in a whole new way: They've gone electric, with a Cayenne Electric joining a smaller plug-in Macan. And the Cayenne Coupe Turbo is fast enough to have 911 owners looking over their shoulders
Why Two Teen Rapists Were SPARED Jail Time
The boys' sentencing last month caused an outcry when they were given youth rehabilitation orders (YROs).
The Epstein Questions That Still Keep INVESTIGATORS Up at Night
Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.
The $200,000 LEGO Collection That Sparked a Courtroom Battle
The dispute involves Bryan Mansell, the owner of a LEGO collection worth roughly $200,000, and Chrystal Law, a former toy store owner.
The Wine That Wants to REPLACE Rosé This Summer
Blouge wine blends red and white grapes into a colorful bottle built for summer, giving retailers, restaurants and younger drinkers a fresh reason to pay attention.
Why Americans Are Now Too SCARED to Wear Their Jewelry
“I’ve been to many shows, operas, big parties and fundraisers.”
Woman Rescued From BURNING Car Speaks Out
Police body camera video shows a South Carolina deputy rescuing Carlette Bush from a burning vehicle.
The Wrong Man Went to Prison—Now the REAL Rapist Is Caught
Paul Quinn is jailed over the 2003 attack in Salford for which Andrew Malkinson served 17 years.
National Donut Day 2026: List of FREEBIES and Deals
It’s the first Friday of June (June 5, 2026), and that means it is once again National Donut Day in America (or National Doughnut Day, if you’re Krispy Kreme). Despite the urge to assume the unofficial holiday is just another modern-day marketing scheme by the donut industrial complex, National Donut Day’s origin actually goes back nearly 90 years. As Fast Company previously reported, the first National Donut Day was actually observed in 1938. Per SFGate, the Salvation Army declared the holiday
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Your trip starts impacting the planet before you even leave home. Here are a few pointers for keeping your footprint small.
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Every June, the school year ends, and the framework that kept us afloat all year vanishes. If you’re lucky, your child is in camp. If you’re very lucky, camp goes past 3 p.m. And if you’re really lucky, it doesn’t cost as much as a mortgage payment. A time that signifies fun and freedom for our kids is a three-month scheduling nightmare for adults. And the strange part is everyone knows it’s coming, yet many workplaces expect parents to function as though nothing in their daily life has changed.
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The Au Pair Who Helped Her Boss MURDER His Wife
Brendan Banfield of Herndon, Va., was found guilty of murdering his wife and another man, who was lured in through a fetish website. The plan involved his lover, who is now serving 10 years in prison.
The Disappearance Now Being Investigated as a POSSIBLE Murder
Two months after she vanished, Lynette’s disappearance is reportedly being investigated as a “possible murder.”
The $16,000 Flight This Traveler Booked for $400—And How YOU Can Too
It’s trickier to find good deals with airline miles, but it’s still possible to get “insane value.”
Transforming Love Into Usefulness
The notion of working on something you love is romantic, yes, but not entirely realistic—at least not how it’s currently framed.
Gone in 60 Minutes
Scott Pelley, correspondent, 60 Minutes. | Photo by Michele Crowe / CBS News via Getty Images It should have been the final straw. The new power couple of editorial failure - Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton - had fired legendary 60 Minutes journalist Scott Pelley. Why? Because he dared to question the fact that CBS had installed sycophants in its top ranks. Instead of standing in solidarity, correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim declared in a joint memo to staff that they'd s
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LIVE: Murder Trial in Fatal Stabbing at School Track Meet
Live Updates: Karmelo Anthony murder trial in fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at Frisco ISD track meet CBS News Prosecutor tells jury that teen's killing at a Texas track meet was murder, not self-defense ABC7 Chicago Karmelo Anthony jury views video showing chaotic aftermath of fatal stabbing NBC News ‘I'm not alleged, I did it,' Body-worn camera video of Karmelo Anthony's arrest played in court NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Karmelo Anthony fidgets in court as heartbreaking video shows victim’s
The TSA Experiment That Could End Security LINES Forever
Finally, some good news for weary travelers. After battling long TSA lines and wait times earlier this year, airline passengers departing from Boston Logan International Airport now have the option to skip the lines and head straight to the gate, thanks to a new “first-in-the-nation” remote check-in pilot program, according to the Transportation Security Administration. “This is going to be a game-changer for so many people,” Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey told CBS News Boston. The pilot progr
D.C.'s Reflecting Pool Got Repainted — Can You Tell?
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilling after President Trump had it painted "American flag blue." Some visitors say the results of the project — which reportedly cost millions — are subtle.
After D.C.'s Reflecting Pool Gets Repainted, Visitors Ask: What Changed?
After D.C.'s reflecting pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed? NPR Is the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool actually reflecting again? USA Today Trump’s bizarre chart touting reflecting pool size dismays Nicolle Wallace MS NOW Trump Melts Down Over Reflecting Pool ‘Paint Job’ The Daily Beast Trump says Reflecting Pool work is done and it's set to be filled with water PBS
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The Denali Ranger Who Died Doing What FEW Would Dare
Climbing ranger dies during patrol on Denali, park service says Anchorage Daily News National Park Service ranger dies after falling into a crevasse on Alaska’s Mount McKinley AP News NPS Employee’s Death on Mt. McKinley Marks Fourth of the Season GearJunkie National Park Service ranger dies after falling into a crevasse on Alaska's Mount McKinley Mesabi Tribune National Park Service Employee Dies During Mountaineering Patrol on Mount McKinley Alaska Native News
The Supercarrier Move That Could RESHAPE the Navy's West Coast
Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle suggested USS Abraham Lincoln could be homeported at Naval Base Kitsap, moving from San Diego
The Running Shoes That Actually DELIVER on Their Promises
We logged thousands of test miles to bring you the best running shoes for every pace, ability, and running goal.
