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Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.
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AI is once again at the heart of a college graduation protest — this time for the technology's use in Google's defense contracts.
The new Oura Ring 5 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, including GLP-1 insights. Oura rings are smart devices that help you track your

Anthropic leaders flew to Washington, DC, to meet with White House officials on Monday. After high-level talks, they’re still split on the risk Claude Fable 5 presents.

As the rest of the country celebrated the USA's first World Cup win and the New York Knicks championship, Anthropic spent its weekend fighting the Trump administration over its latest model release. At 5:21 PM on Friday, the company received a US export control directive to suspend access to its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models by "any foreign national" inside or outside the US, "including foreign national Anthropic employees." The only way that was possible, Anthropic determined, was to completel
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In a bid to dismiss a lawsuit over xAI's polluting gas turbines, the Justice Department claimed the company is integral to military operations—including the Iran War.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said he is bullish on smart glasses which could eventually become as big as the smartphone.
We’re living through the most answer-rich moment in human history. Need a market analysis? A product brief? A launch strategy? AI can generate something polished in seconds. Some of it still makes my jaw drop. But there’s a growing risk inside companies that I don’t think leaders are talking about enough: Fast answers can create the illusion of understanding. Increasingly, organizations are mistaking speed for insight. A few months ago, my team at SurveyMonkey noticed an uptick in customer churn

Respond.io, one of Malaysia startups to watch, uses AI agents to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and charges per convo, not per seat.
Judges and courts need to up the ante on asking probing questions of attorneys caught relying on AI hallucinations. Here's a useful set of questions. An AI Insider scoop.

It won’t be for everyone, but there’s something delightful about the retro look. | Photo: Commodore When Christian Simpson, a retro gaming YouTuber also known as Peri Fractic, bought the remains of an early PC company called Commodore in 2025, he decided to pick up right where the original Commodore left off. Which meant starting product development in the mid-1990s. Simpson and his team first set to work reviving the company's most iconic product, and you can now buy a Commodore 64 that is th
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They make much of the gear that goes into giant data centers. Demand for their products is shifting the balance of tech power.
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At the end of a tense and scoreless first half of a soccer match between the English men’s team and rival Germany, millions of Brits let out a collective sigh and did what they so often do in moments of stress: They made tea. That wave of electric kettles clicking on, however, caused a different…
A Silicon Valley software maker and an ecommerce company reveal to WIRED how they are navigating the emerging challenge of “tokenomics.”

The mobile app tracking firm Sensor Tower’s “State of AI” report found that while ChatGPT continues to have the largest user base, Anthropic’s app is earning more money per user.
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Your phone number can be used for more than calls and texts. Learn what hackers can do with it, common scams to watch for, and how to stay protected.

I’ve spent the last several months writing about what I believe is the central problem in enterprise AI. Not the models. Not the prompts. Not the context windows. Not even the agents. The architecture. Across a series of articles, I argued that large language models were never designed to run companies. Companies operate through memory, context, state, constraints, permissions, incentives, workflows, and feedback loops. Language models operate by predicting the next token. That mismatch explain

The deal is supposed to help SpaceX's struggling AI division. The company told IPO investors it sees a $26 trillion addressable market in AI.
The Meta-owned social platform announced a series of new features launching today, including a "Your Algo" tool that lets users control what they see in their feeds
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Sellers on TikTok used pricey items to lure bidders to “Surprise Sets” livestreams, but most of the auctions yielded only cheap prizes. Gambling experts are concerned about the potential for harm.

Instead of heating metals, Foundation Alloy beats them into submission. The startup has raised $22 million to scale up production of its alloys.
I'll just work from the car, I thought. But after a few minutes of staring at my screen on quick mountain switchbacks I could feel the first signs of cold, coagulated nausea bubbling up from that sweaty place in my gut. I looked to the horizon for relief, but nothing helped… until I remembered Apple's magic dots. Introduced in 2024, Apple's Vehicle Motion Cues promise to tap into your device's accelerometer and gyroscope to reduce or, in my case, even eliminate the motion sickness felt when try

A large speaker bump on the back of the Tab Plus Gen 2 contributes to the tablet’s upgraded sound. | Photo: Sean Hollister / The Verge Lenovo announced a new version of its chonky speaker-filled Tab Plus tablet that once again puts a strong focus on audio. While the original Tab Plus launched two years ago with eight built-in speakers requiring a 13.58mm rear bulge to squeeze them all in, the new Tab Plus Gen 2 bumps that to nine speakers with a circular bump on the back that's now 22.7mm thic

Despite being an objectively terrible digital camera, the Kodak Charmera has been incredibly popular thanks to a cheap price tag and several fun retro designs inspired by the iconic 1987 single-use Kodak Fling. Instead of entirely rethinking that formula, Reto, the company licensing the Kodak brand, is following up on the original Charmera with a Millennium Edition. The seven shiny new designs draw inspiration from the tech and aesthetics of the early 2000s, and at $34.99 each, these will probab

Many tech and science undertakings are focusing on new ways to leverage the AI boom. But even within that context, plenty of companies are incubating scientific innovation with a host of applications. Among this year’s World Changing Ideas, these projects are focused on expanding beyond the existing edges of science and tech capabilities. Some are looking at how to protect against AI’s ability to help supercharge the spread of information, while others are rethinking the complexity of aviation.

Even as the AI revolution moves toward agentic tools, there are still hosts of uses for more classical machine-learning and computing—particularly in healthcare. That’s where many of the AI and technology honorees of this year’s World Changing Ideas are operating—like MEandMine and Expert Radiology—but not all of them. Others tackle the need to identify AI-created content (Copyleaks), explore the future of in-home robots (Humanoid), and focus on the future of clean energy (Fuze Energy). Read ab
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Innovation in the Asia-Pacific region is quickly finding new ways to engage people. This year’s World Changing Ideas honorees from the region operate in different worlds, but both are game changers. Ovum is a tech-forward solution, transforming women’s health with AI tools. The HoopJeep, on the other hand, uses an instantly recognizable mode of transport to bring basketball to local communities. Whether pioneering new ideas or revitalizing old ones, these Asia-Pacific companies are reshaping the

Days after its massive IPO, SpaceX says it is spending $60 billion to buy Cursor - a bet designed to help Elon Musk's sprawling rocket / AI / social media behemoth win over lucrative enterprise customers and close the gap with AI rivals like Anthropic and OpenAI. The takeover was not entirely unexpected: SpaceX announced a peculiar arrangement in April in which it agreed to either acquire the programming platform for $60 billion or pay a $10 billion breakup fee. The company had been holding off
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New features are coming to cameras connected to Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video. | Image: The Verge, Getty Images Apple's HomeKit Secure Video service is getting in on the Apple Intelligence party to bring more descriptive alerts from your connected cameras and let you search footage using natural language. The Apple Home app is also getting better notifications powered by AI and is finally adding support for energy reporting. These improvements were announced at WWDC last week and will be publi

Having made its debut at Mipcom in 2025, YouTube is doubling down on the TV event this year. The company has announced that not only is it returning to Cannes in October, but it will have an expanded presence that it claims is “designed to embed the platform as a core distribution and monetisation pillar […]

SpaceX to buy Cursor AI coding agent operator Anysphere for $60 billion Reuters Musk's SpaceX buys AI coding start-up for $60bn days after IPO BBC SpaceX to buy AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in enterprise push CNBC SpaceX Reveals New $60 Billion Aspiration Days After IPO Yahoo Finance SpaceX is officially buying Cursor for $60 billion The Verge
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Most mechanical keyboards are great these days, with colorful looks and satisfying typing sounds - even in budget-friendly ranges. But every so often, one stops me dead in my tracks. In this case, two of them. I've been testing a pair of jaw-droppingly lovely keyboards that launched late last year. The Evoworks Evo75, a compact 75-percent layout with loud, low-pitched typing sounds. And the Dry Studio ATM98, an 1800-layout / 98-percent layout with silent switches and a design that's anything bu

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. This man with ALS is the first “power user” of a brain implant that lets him speak Casey Harrell has had a set of electrodes embedded in his brain for almost…
SpaceX exercised its option to acquire Cursor in an all-stock deal, bolstering Elon Musk’s ambitions in artificial intelligence.

Microsoft is launching new Surface Laptops and a Surface Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors. These are direct follow-ups to the Surface Laptops and Surface Pro from 2024 that launched with Snapdragon X1 chips and jumpstarted Microsoft's Copilot Plus PC initiative with Windows on Arm. The new X2 Surfaces are available today. The Surface Pro 12th Edition convertible tablet comes in a 13-inch size with 10-core X2 Plus and 12-core X2 Elite chips, while the Surface Laptop 8th Edition is avai

Your new Xfinity router can now be delivered to your doorstep within hours of signing up. | Image: Comcast Comcast is launching a same-day Xfinity Wi-Fi offering that spares you from waiting for your new router. Starting today, new Xfinity customers in almost 20 markets - including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and more - can receive the Xfinity Gateway equipment they need to get online the same day they order it. Eligible customers can select same-

It's been more than a year since Schlage announced its first smart lock to support ultra wideband technology (UWB), but now it's finally almost available to purchase. Starting June 29th, the Schlage Sense Pro deadbolt lock will be available for $399 in the US, allowing customers to unlock their doors by simply approaching them with a supported device, instead of using keys or biometric scans. The Sense Pro was first announced at CES 2025. It uses Schlage's proprietary Converge technology for UWB

Probably wants to prevent hallucinations and factual errors from reaching users, and achieve accuracy on par with deterministic systems.
The PopSockets Low-Pro Grip is 2.6mm thick when collapsed. If you had asked me a week ago to recommend a thinner alternative to PopSockets’ magnetic phone grips, I would have told you to buy the OhSnap Snap Grip 5. Ask me now and I’ll redirect you right back to the company that accidentally invented the phone grip in 2012 when trying to come up with a better way to wrangle Apple EarPods. PopSockets’ new Low-Pro is its slimmest phone grip yet, and it’s not only thinner than OhSnap’s latest, it’

Every major enterprise is running an AI program. Almost none of them are ready for it. Genpact, in partnership with HFS Research, surveyed more than 2,000 enterprise executives across industries and functions as part of our study on how four enterprise debts will make or break your AI future. The findings are confirming and clarifying: Ambition is high, readiness is low, and the gap between the two is compounding. The data is unambiguous: 85% of leaders say their underlying foundations, fragment

Built-in television speakers are almost always underwhelming, so getting a soundbar is the best way to elevate any and all content. If you want to get the most for your money, Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Plus with a subwoofer and satellite speakers provide a bigger sound than a standalone soundbar like a Sonos Beam. Ahead of Prime Day, the system dropped to $380 (previously $490). That’s the lowest price we’ve seen on the 5.1-channel kit. Amazon Fire TV Plus Soundbar Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Plu

AI compute futures could eventually rival some of the world's largest commodity markets, Silicon Data's Carmen Li believes.
Self-driving technology supplier Mobileye Global announced it would launch its own robotaxi service Tuesday.
Devices that monitor seniors for safety are appealing to worried loved ones and underresourced home care agencies.
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Against all odds, the Tesla Cybercab is in production. And while Elon Musk's company may not have a very coherent plan for the tiny, autonomous two-seater, it's still taking the necessary steps to certify the EV's legitimacy. As such, Tesla recently filed paperwork with the Environmental Protection Agency that reveal many of the Cybercab's specs, including its weight, battery size, and preliminary range estimates. What these documents reveal is the lightest, most range efficient vehicle Tesla h

Tech has been encroaching on the family domicile for years—but actor, writer, and satirist Jill Kargman is all-in on analog.
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By this time next year, Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch intends to have added Roku to his already expansive media empire. Should the acquisition go through, Fox will gain control of Roku's modest library of original programming, and the newly combined company will become "the third-largest player in U.S. television" in terms of viewing share. But the most significant thing that Murdoch buys with this deal is direct access to the 100 million households that make up Roku's user base. It's prec

Months after its OpenAI deal fell through, Disney has found a new way to make use of AI. The company’s Imagineering Research & Development unit is using Adobe’s Firefly Foundry, the commercial version of Adobe’s AI model designed to protect a brand’s intellectual property, to help Imagineers design and visualize elements of Disney’s upcoming parks and […]

Plaud is trying to make a mark in a crowded market full of AI-powered meeting notetakers.
After a brief debut at the Cannes film festival last month, DJI announced all the details of its Osmo Pocket 4P stabilized camera today as part of its initial launch in China. While it doesn't match the 8K capabilities of the Insta360 Luna Ultra, the Pocket 4P features a new 1-inch sensor with improved dynamic range and impressive 4K slow-mo capabilities. The Pocket 4P is now available for preorder from DJI's Chinese website for ¥3799, or around $562. That's cheaper than Insta360's $769.99 Luna

Verizon introduced a new plan that costs $45 per month, revamped rewards programs, and more today.

Traders think it's more likely than not that access is restored by July 1.
APOS 2026 got underway in Bali on Tuesday with a private luncheon roundtable convened by BytePlus, the enterprise technology arm of ByteDance, drawing senior executives from broadcasters, creators, and streaming platforms across six Asian markets to debate the operational impact of artificial intelligence on content production. The session – held ahead of the main APOS […]

Yet another study shows that the more you let artificial intelligence do the thinking for you, the less capable you are on your own. This time, researchers at MIT tested how relying on AI to tell fake news apart from the truth impacted users’ ability to identify misinformation on their own. Treating AI chatbots as a news source is increasingly common, particularly among young people. Recent reports from Pew Research Center show that one in five teenagers in the U.S. get their news from chatbots,

Tired of vacuuming? Hand the reins to a robot vacuum.

Snap is launching its first AR glasses geared toward the broader public instead of developers.

Smart glasses are still a nascent category, but chipmaker Qualcomm is hard at work upgrading the silicon to power the next wave of XR devices: the Snapdragon Reality Elite. Although Qualcomm is announcing the chip today at Augmented World Expo, we've technically already gotten a hands-on with a device powered by the new chip at last month's Google I/O: the forthcoming Aura glasses for Android XR. At the time, Xreal and Google were coy about the processor upgrades to the long-awaited spectacles.
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The Israeli tech company and Intel subsidiary said it will launch its own robotaxi service in a U.S. city in 2027.
AirPods Pro 3 shown with an iPhone and live translation features | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Now that we're clear of WWDC and all of the AI-powered features coming to Apple's platforms, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has more details about rumored new hardware like the camera-equipped AirPods he'd previously written about. He says they are currently on schedule for a late 2027 launch, and that while we're checking out beta releases for this fall's iOS 27 update, the new earbu

How we live now is defined by unprecedented forces. In this special issue, WIRED and Architectural Digest help you understand what home will look like tomorrow—and beyond.

Verizon is launching a new Simplicity plan that starts at $30 / month for new customers, or $45 / month for existing ones. In its announcement, Verizon says the plan drops activation and upgrade fees, while offering one flat price for each line. The $30 price for new customers is an "initial promotional offer" that applies after enabling autopay and taking advantage of a discount for switching carriers, according to Verizon. But before customers can ditch Verizon's $40 fee to activate or upgrade

Google has released Android 17 and Wear OS 7, introducing new multitasking features, parental controls, security tools, and smartwatch upgrades. The launch is also accompanied by a Pixel Drop that brings Google’s latest AI models to its devices.
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Google's Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4 , adding a new Live Updates feature that tracks live events from your Android smart watch. Live Updates will now sync with Wear OS devices, so updates like sports scores or an ongoing meal delivery will show up on both your watch and your phone. You might also notice your watch lasting a little longer - Google claims Wear OS 7 offers up to 10 percent more battery life than Wear OS 6. Wear OS 7 will also int

The US government crackdown on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 hides a glaring truth: AI models with advanced hacking capabilities will soon be the norm.

The Israeli tech company and Intel subsidiary said it will launch its own robotaxi service in a U.S. city in 2027.
Nimble’s thoughtfully designed SharePower is a modular power bank you can share with a friend.

Pixels will get their OTA in the coming weeks, but don't expect monumental changes.
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AI made content abundant. A 2026 survey of 16,000 creators shows voice and judgment, not volume, are now the scarce asset

Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 brings Live Updates, better battery life for smart watches, and prepares connections for new Android XR smart glasses that will launch this fall. The update is rolling out to Pixel phones first, then other devices, with some features like Gemini Intelligence set to debut later this
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Qualcomm's CEO said today that the company is working on over 40 new AI hardware designs
FoodNeverComes has all the trappings of a food delivery app. You can scroll through a list of restaurants, select your items and make modifications, then enter your address and method of payment and track the courier as they bring the food to your door. The only catch? As the app’s name implies, the food never actually comes. FoodNeverComes has no real transactions or deliveries. Instead, it’s part of a growing trend of fake online shopping spreading from South Korea. On so-called “dopamine site

More than 200 of the world's elites registered for a retreat whose agenda runs from panels on cult-building and sex to prepping for World War III. An associated app offers matchmaking.

Intel is entering production of 18A-P, its most-advanced chip node that could be the target of a coming deal with Apple
Jeff Bezos hears those widespread fears about AI causing job loss—and he thinks those doomers are looking at the future all wrong. “I know there’s a lot of concern in general about AI and job loss,” Bezos said in a recent CNBC interview. “I have a very different view. I think what’s actually going to happen is we’re going to have labor scarcity as a result. People are going to have to work hard.” “I know why people are pessimistic. They’re pessimistic because a bunch of smart people are telling

Audiences been increasingly getting news from social media for years — but many are now disillusioned, creating yet another challenge for media organizations.
A collection of stories about how militaries are using AI models to make decisions. This subscriber-only eBook is a package of six stories that were originally published in MIT Technology Review between April 11, 2025, and April 21, 2026, and have been updated to reflect recent developments. by James O’Donnell Choose which file format to…
In the coming weeks, Apple will move anonymously generated emails addresses to a different domain.
Move originally planned for Monday would have heavily increased power users' costs.

"As for Arianespace, they have definitely stepped up."

Anthropic’s Fable shutdown could boost open-source AI, but many of the models gaining traction are Chinese.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?

Why some parents are introducing their kids to landlines and why some experts say it could be good for childhood development.

Nvidia is set to raise capital in a debt sale for the first time since 2021, when the chipmaker was a fraction of its current size.
Roku’s stock is rallying to a four-year high after agreeing to be bought by Fox in a deal valued at $22 billion.
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".

Claiming benefits before full retirement age while keeping a job can trigger unexpected withholdings — but the money isn’t lost forever.
A credit-limit increase can help strained borrowers improve how their financial picture looks on paper.
China's economy sees a lift from artificial intelligence-related industries, while real estate and domestic demand remain lackluster.
Michael Selig said that incumbents will always fear the future, but it's important to develop the new asset class domestically rather than only offshore.
Options traders are bracing for what could be a very busy few days as a number of potentially market-moving developments are being crammed into a shortened four-day trading week.
Health-related financial risks are the No. 1 threat to retirement security.
Wall Street rallies, Dow ends with record on US-Iran deal, oil price slide Reuters CNBC Daily Open: Relief rally rolls on as Mideast deal boosts sentiment CNBC Stocks Have Even More Room to Fly if Hormuz Reopens WSJ Oil prices fall on Iran deal, but whether they go much lower ‘is highly questionable’ NBC News Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis The New York Times
China's retail sales fell for the first time in more than three years in May, while urban investment contracted more than expected, adding to signs the economic slump deepened.
The closures, so employees can watch a recorded lecture, will cost the company an estimated 2.1bn won ($1.4m) in sales Starbucks Korea will simultaneously close all its stores for a mandatory history lesson, after a disastrous promotion that evoked memories of a pro-democracy massacre sparked public and political backlash. More than 2,000 stores will temporarily close at 3pm on 22 June, the company said, so staff can watch recorded lectures on modern Korean history and engage in “social sensitiv

This is the BOJ's first hike since December, when it raised rates to its current level of 0.75%, also its highest level in over 30 years.
Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions.

The unexpected decline in retail sales underscored China’s growing reliance on exports to sustain economic growth as domestic demand continues to falter.

South Korean defense stocks have risen as there will be "numerous export pipelines" for companies to sell to the Middle East.
Biopharma dealmaking is driven by pressure to top up drug pipelines ahead of major patent expirations later this decade.
US stock market climbs as US-Iran deal stirs hopes for end to energy chaos Al Jazeera Dow climbs more than 450 points for record close as oil tumbles on potential Iran deal CNBC Will there be a peace dividend for markets? Financial Times Stocks Have Even More Room to Fly if Hormuz Reopens WSJ Oil falls as markets weigh return of supply, US-Iran peace deal Reuters
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CEO Elon Musk said Sunday that the company "might be able to reach approximately" $1 trillion revenue in 2030."
Country follows ECB in increasing borrowing costs, but US Fed and Bank of England expected to hold rates Business live – latest updates The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised interest rates to a 31-year high, as it tried to dampen inflationary pressures created by the Iran war. Policymakers in Tokyo raised the BoJ’s short-term policy rate by a quarter of one percentage point, to 1% from 0.75%, and warned that companies were passing on rising oil costs to each other at a “relatively fast pace”. Co
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Fox’s Roku deal is less about buying another streaming asset than owning the home screen where Tubi, Fox One and live content can be found.

A few years ago during a financially uncertain time for our family, I tried to motivate my husband the same way I motivate myself: with anxiety. I’d paint the worst-case scenario, hoping that fear would make him more engaged with our strained household finances. Fear and anxiety motivate me brilliantly, because I’m an anxious achiever. Fear and anxiety made him check out. This was a pattern in our marriage, and it took me an embarrassingly long time to realize I wasn’t dealing with a character f

Risks to oil price assumptions in the event of a finalized peace deal are two-sided but the Goldman Sachs report notes that the global economy adjusted very flexibly to the largest oil production shock in history
“We have combined savings of $950,000 in retirement plans, Roth IRAs and Treasuries.”
Elevated inflation and the specter of rate increases will greet Kevin M. Warsh in his debut as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
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The preliminary agreement may not have an immediate effect on prices at the pump. Damaged infrastructure and risky transport could keep costs up.
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If SpaceX’s premarket surge holds, it would become the world’s fifth most valuable company behind only Nvidia, Google, Apple and Microsoft.

“Although she is quite frugal, she has not been particularly diligent with investing.”
“When the time comes, there will be a substantial inheritance to be split 50/50 between our two children.”
A combination of a tiny free float, retail speculation, positive newsflow across globalmarkets and forced passive buying have seen the SpaceX share price jump 60% since listing.
“Given that at least half of the remodeling cost is to accommodate my disabled mother, I’m wondering if some of this may be tax deductible.”
About 40% of rentals on Zillow offer move-in deals, like a month of free rent, thanks to a construction boom that created an apartment surplus in some parts of the United States.
A while back we had Stanford Professor Bob Sutton on our podcast. Bob is someone who I’ve long admired, and he didn’t disappoint. He’s had a brilliant career and written groundbreaking management books, but what makes him unique is his ability to forge decades-long relationships with legendary CEOs. He told us a great story about one of them, Ed Catmull, CEO of Pixar. Shortly after the launch of Catmull’s bestselling memoir, Creativity Inc, Bob went to an event at Pixar’s corporate headquarters.

A number of Subway restaurants have closed their doors after their owner filed for bankruptcy, the latest wave of store closures to impact a large franchisee of a major fast-food chain this year. Affiliates of MTF Subs, which together operate dozens of Subway restaurants across four states, have rejected the leases for six locations, court records reviewed by Fast Company show. Additional stores could also close, as the franchisee has been evaluating the remainder of its store footprint. A bank

“I have been considering leaving my job so that I can focus on my trading activities full time.”
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When I published The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You in 2019, I thought I was launching a book. I didn’t realize it at the time, but what I was actually building was a brand. In my first meeting with a creative director to design a simple website, she laid out a range of color palettes. Without hesitation, I chose red and pink. She laughed at how quickly I decided, but that moment became the foundation of everything that followed, first for my book and then for my brand. That decision was

You’ve probably said some version of it yourself: We need to be more experimental, more adaptive, faster to learn. And you truly meant it. So why isn’t it happening? The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 found that 39% of core skills will change by 2030. Creativity, adaptability, and resilience are among the most in-demand of these skills. Many organizations talk about how these are the skills that they need more of. But in reality, there’s a contradiction. These organizations wa

The survey respondents do expect the Fed at this week's meeting to remove the easing bias in the statement that has signaled the Fed's next move would likely be a cut.
There is apparently no problem too big for the EMEA region to solve, as the 2026 World Changing Ideas honorees clearly show. Across the European continent, companies are reckoning with the issues of our time, including curbing water waste in farming, domesticating lithium mining, and showing therapeutic activity within cancer cells in real time. Winners Bioplates, SN Portugal A major barrier steering high-end hotels away from using eco-friendly tableware has been a less-than-luxury appearance. S

The five honorees in North America and the honoree from Latin America illustrate the diversity and scope of the problems being solved across the western hemisphere. Some are standout local and state initiatives, such as climate-proofing homes in California and improving access to healthcare in the rural Midwest; others are exceptional innovations with global reach, such as breakthroughs in food tech and copper mining. Latin America Winner A new approach to copper extraction, Ceibo Copper is an i

The two standout innovations topping the Consumer Products and Services category of 2026 World Changing Ideas directly address issues dealt with every day by a wide range of consumers. One takes aim at the unsustainable methods of producing commercial cooking oil, while the other seeks to ban deceptive bad actors from online dating apps. Winners Face Check, Match Group They may be your new crush, but are they even real? It’s hard to know whether a dating app user is a genuine human being or a sc

During their 15-plus years in business, these World Changing Ideas honorees have made strides in solving some of today’s most pressing problems—from cancer detection to carbon capture. Their projects simplify complex issues, like implementing carbon-capture filters to reduce factory emissions at a time when pollution is greater than ever. Founded with game-changing missions, these companies have been impactful throughout their tenure, and they continue to excel. Winners Communities of Opportunit

These businesses have led their field and made major changes while doing so. A Kenyan health project is bringing cancer care and screening to countless women who never had access. A California-based company is making schools phone free, revitalizing behavior, attendance, and even test scores. A Florida company is designing solar-powered, hurricane-proof streetlamps and installing them across the state. Whether global, national, or local, these businesses know what their audience needs and are sh
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From cosmetics to captioning, these companies are sparking an industry conversation around accessibility and inclusivity. Their ideas are pinpointing areas for improvement and meeting their consumers’ needs with inventive solutions. Winners Accessible and ergonomic makeup, Tilt Beauty When Tilt founder Aerin Glazer used traditional beauty products, she struggled with chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis. So, she launched Tilt Beauty, a beauty brand designed for ergonomic and sustainable use. Si

Robinhood’s stock, already riding a four-session winning streak, looked to continue its climb.
T. Rowe Price fund manager David Giroux says Big Tech isn’t in a bubble, but there’s value in healthcare and utilities.
One hot AI trade that is starting to wind down is the “bottleneck trade,” says Altreides Management managing partner Gavin Baker
Global oil prices tumbled to a three-month low on Tuesday as the Iran peace agreement dominated the G7 meeting in France.
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A more selective approach to small-cap indexing has helped this ETF outperform broad indexes.
Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut, capping off years of struggles for the pizza chain.
Despite some warning signals from inflation and the direction of travel for Kevin Warsh, fund managers seem reluctant to reduce exposure but Michsael Hartnett expects some chips to be taken off the table over the quieter summer months ahead.
Content Partners has struck a new deal with Carlyle Global Credit to facilitate fresh investment capital for the company that has been a pioneer in buying out ownership stakes and profit participation rights in movies and TV shows from individuals and production companies. Investment giant Carlyle owns the majority of Los Angeles-based Content Partners, which […]

It was a very good year for most workplace retirement savers, according to Vanguard’s latest “How America Saves” report
Kyla Scanlon doesn’t have any formal background in business journalism but enough math tied to the creator economy adds up for her to have a new and potentially prominent role at CNN. The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed outlet named Scanlon, a former investment analyst, as a contributor and economic analyst, and said she will create “explainers” […]

SpaceX is back at it again.
Top Justice Department officials moved to drop the antitrust investigation into Paramount’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery before the team of lawyers investigating the matter could issue a recommendation, the Wall Street Journal reported. The career lawyers in the DOJ’s Antitrust Division had been “leaning” toward advising that the department should file a […]
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Carvana has bought seven new vehicle franchises since last year that primarily sell Stellantis' Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands.
Blue Bottle Coffee, the coffee chain, has long been known for its cold drinks—particularly its New Orleans-style iced coffee cold brewed with chicory root. But while cold brewing in this traditional way has more or less been perfected, the need to pull hot shots of espresso has remained a damper on iced lattes everywhere. Now, though, Blue Bottle’s CEO, Kevin Strovink, tells Fast Company, “We’ve cracked the code on cold espresso.” The chain—owned by Beijing-based Centurium Capital, majority sha

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U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Tuesday as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty software Business live – latest updates The chair of Fujitsu, the Japanese technology firm at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal, has resigned after its board became aware of his “woman-related inappropriate conduct”. The company said on Tuesday that Hidenori Furuta had stepped down after two years in the role. Continue reading...

Like people, brands make mistakes. And when they do, in order to rebuild trust with the public, it’s important that they acknowledge their errors. According to new survey data shared exclusively with Fast Company, there’s a right way and a wrong way to go about doing so. Still, sometimes a company’s trajectory following a misstep depends on the scale of the controversy itself. The data comes from Sprout Social, a company that helps brands reach their business goals by harnessing the power of so

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Newly public SpaceX is taking advantage of a previous agreement that gave it the option to acquire Cursor, whose engineers have already been working closely with the company.
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Buying a first house used to mark entry into adulthood—and the beginning of wealth-building. But a shifting economic landscape is threatening to close the door on this American milestone.

Rackspace shares are surging Tuesday following a new deal with AMD.
African payments infrastructure company Flutterwave has hit a new valuation and landed blockchain company Ripple as investor and partner.
Social Security's retirement trust fund may dry up in February 2033, according to a new report from the Penn Wharton Budget Model shared exclusively with CNBC.
Novig is building a peer-to-peer sports trading platform that allows users to trade directly against one another rather than bet against the house.
“He claimed that fixed-rate annuities are the sparkly, rainbow-fairyland of investments.”
Organizations that work with student borrowers report technical glitches that are making it difficult to get correct information and to access repayment plans.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 is getting closer, and it’s possible you might have some questions about the sale. When does it start? Why is it in June instead of July? And, most importantly, when will the deals go live? We have concrete answers to those questions, and we’ll have a lot more Prime Day coverage coming soon as Amazon rolls out more deals. When does Prime Day start? Amazon Prime Day 2026 officially starts on June 23rd, 2026 at 12:01AM PT, and ends on June 27, 2026 at 12:01AM PT. Some items w
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Shipping data show that only a fraction of normal tanker volumes are moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
General Motors announced a new defense partnership with Lockheed Martin as the country ramps up its production of weapons.
WordPress VIP’s latest survey suggests consumers are wary of AI-generated answers even as companies increasingly view AI search as an important referral channel.
Rivian said Tuesday it was laying off hundreds of workers, or less than 2% of its workforce.
Goodbye bone-in wings, hello tenders and chicken sandwiches that can be easily eaten in the car.
Fashion house pays tribute to Chinese style with its 75th anniversary catwalk show in Shanghai “New York may be the city that never sleeps, but Shanghai doesn’t even sit down.” For the British designer Ian Griffiths, who encountered this line in the New Yorker, it summed up why China’s biggest city was the right place to celebrate Max Mara’s 75th anniversary. “Max Mara is a product for metropolitan women, and it would be patronising to assume that a metropolitan wardrobe should be western-centri

The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee is set to release its quarterly update of where individual officials expect interest rates to head.
Construction of new homes in the U.S. plunged in May to the lowest level since the height of the 2020 pandemic, possibly making a tough market for home buyers even tougher.
In a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing on Tuesday, Robinhood said it would cut 10% of its full-time workforce of 2,900 and close a “small number” of open roles. The Menlo Park, California-based financial services platform is joining the ranks of companies that have flattened middle management roles to save costs and slim out bureaucracy. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev sent an internal email to staff regarding the layoffs, which the company posted on X. “I want to be transparent about w

While gold prices on Comex haven’t touched a record high since late January, a key reason for their climb back then to all-time intraday highs above $5,600 an ounce — namely, buying by global central banks — has proven to be resilient.
As artificial intelligence disrupts the workplace, there are still two human traits every employee needs to succeed, according to Canva’s chief people officer, Jennie Rogerson. Rogerson shared those traits at Charter’s New Employer Brand Summit last week in New York City. “Curiosity is a baseline,” she said. In addition to curiosity, Rogerson called out the ability to “go the extra mile” in taking initiative (and responsibility) to help out the team beyond one’s job description. In practical ter

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Fox's stock dropped following its announcement that it will acquire Roku for $22 billion. Analysts still think it's a good deal.
If work-life balance is hard to come by for many American workers, then it’s virtually impossible to achieve for working parents. A new study from the Pew Research Center captures just how porous the boundary is for parents who are struggling to juggle work and life. For the majority of parents, their caregiving responsibilities bleed into work—and vice versa. In a survey of 2,242 working parents in the U.S., Pew found that among those who worked full time, 70% said they took care of parenting-

Cursor’s four young billionaire cofounders will be worth $2.7 billion each when the deal goes through, according to Forbes estimates.

Most investors ignore this abstract legal rule — and it’s fueling a massive wave of fraud.
Wall Street has a new way to sell the artificial-intelligence trade: take the companies investors most want to own, including some they still cannot buy, and turn them into an acronym.
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Databricks is seeing higher growth as AI agents assist with data analysis, but all that activity is significantly increasing costs.
Intel’s new manufacturing process has entered a stage that signals the company is confident in its ability to bring on external customers, analysts say.
Crocs expects to hit the $500 million milestone in sandal sales this year as it leverages its iconic clog and looks to attract new generations of consumers to its shoes.

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.
Gavin Newsom says Trump's DOJ is investigating him and his wife Politico Gavin Newsom says Trump Justice Department is investigating him and his wife CNN California Gov. Gavin Newsom says DOJ is investigating him and his wife The Washington Post Newsom says DOJ conducting baseless investigation of him and his wife at Trump's direction Yahoo Newsom accuses Trump of putting him on a 'hit list' and launching federal investigations CalMatters
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A rift in Montana between the Democratic nominee and an independent candidate could boost Republican hopes of holding on to an open seat in conservative territory.

Because of his former job, Todd Lyons cannot engage with the Department of Homeland Security for a year, per federal law.
Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard.

The Department of the Interior said the algae bloom turning the pool green was being “vacuumed up as we speak.”

Alaska boots second Dan Sullivan from Senate race The Washington Post Only one Dan Sullivan can run in Alaska's primary election, official says BBC Dan Sullivan Namesake Is Disqualified From Alaska Senate Ballot The New York Times GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan’s same-name challenger is ineligible for ballot, official rules CNN Same-name candidate disqualified from key Senate race over alleged Dem scheme to confuse voters Fox News
Aides to Gov. Gavin Newsom of California say several people associated with the couple have been contacted by federal agents in the past week. He criticized the move as politically motivated.

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Trump claims victory over Iran, but deal is silent on nuclear weapons The Washington Post U.S. and Iran Have Reached a Deal to Stop Fighting, Reopen Shipping WSJ Trump news at a glance: Long way to Friday and Iran peace deal signing The Guardian The U.S. Had No Choice but Diplomacy—Yet Again The Atlantic What to know about the deal to end the Iran war AP News
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Voters in Washington, D.C. are heading to the polls to select party candidates for mayor and congressional delegate
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says DOJ is investigating him and his wife The Washington Post Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Trump Is Investigating Him and His Wife The New York Times California Governor Newsom says being investigated DW Justice Department tax probe includes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wife CNN Gavin Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to investigate him and his wife CNBC
Voting officials worry that the Department of Homeland Security will not be a partner helping to secure elections, but rather a threat seeking to undermine results that President Trump dislikes.
Tuesday will prove whether he has the juice to overcome a Trump endorsement in the Senate race and overcome a firehose of cash in the race to succeed him.
Washington and Tehran announced a Memorandum of Understanding had been reached over the weekend.
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The top race of the day is in Georgia, where Republican voters will pick a nominee to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat.
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Even some on the Georgia Senate candidate’s team was surprised by the last-minute announcement.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s campaign team used some viral Knicks fan videos as inspiration for his own video strategy to convey a sense of urgency and excitement.

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Extreme environmental doomsayers don’t get that the real resource is human ingenuity, and that is limitless.

A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that "Russia should make a deal" to end its four-year war in Ukraine.
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No matter who takes over as the District's next mayor and delegate, they're on a collision course with President Donald Trump.

The Times report includes new evidence backing up the conclusion that Epstein died by suicide.

The peace deal announced Sunday is meeting lukewarm reactions from Congress, including some allies of President Donald Trump.

FBI Director Kash Patel said multiple people are in custody after law enforcement disrupted an alleged plot targeting Sunday’s UFC event at the White House.
The state of Florida is suing TikTok over claims the company isn't complying with the state's child safety law, which bans kids under 14 from creating social media accounts, as reported earlier by Reuters. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, alleges that TikTok still allows 13-year-olds in Florida to use the platform and is "actively deceiving" parents about its risks. TikTok is also accused of failing to require 14- and 15-year-olds to obtain parental consent before signing up to the platform, in vio

Vice President JD Vance will appear on “The View” on Tuesday, June 16, joining Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro at the Hot Topics table. The episode airs Tuesday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on ABC. Cord-cutters can stream the episode live through […]

The Justice department says the Pentagon needs xAI to keep using its unpermitted gas turbines.
Patel has allegedly given out so much money through the alleged fund that some checks have bounced, Democrats claim.

Records reveal $600M estimate for Trump’s ballroom project, with half from taxpayers The Washington Post Trump’s Ballroom Story Blown Up by Jaw-Dropping Leak The Daily Beast You’re Paying for President Trump’s Ballroom The New Republic Trump’s ballroom now set to cost $600 million - with half coming from taxpayers, new report reveals The Independent Surprise! Taxpayer Were Always Going to Foot the Bill for Trump's Ballroom, Records Reveal Rolling Stone
Live updates: Trump and other world leaders discuss Iran and Ukraine wars at G7 summit AP News G7 Summit Live Updates: Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Ukraine War and Celebrates U.S.-Iran Deal The New York Times Trump says after Zelensky meeting Russia should make peace deal The Hill Trump turns his attention to Ukraine ahead of Iran deal: 'I’m going to do whatever I can’ CNBC G7 summit 2026 live: Trump says G7 had 'very good' meeting with Zelenskiy Reuters
The moves to the federal departments of Health and Human Services and Justice, respectively, would further dismantle an agency that President Donald Trump has vowed to close.
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JD Vance went into the lion’s den on Tuesday as the hosts of “The View” grilled him on a litany of hot political topics. The vice president appeared on the ABC talk program to promote his new book but was instead faced with questions about the Epstein files, ICE and the Trump administration’s whitewashing of […]

Education Dept. plans to move special ed and civil rights out of the agency The Washington Post Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights NPR Trump administration moves oversight of special education, civil rights from the Education Department 10TV Department of Education taking major step in dismantling itself: Sources ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Trump to shift more programs out of Education Department in latest move to shutter
The National Park Service filed an appeal to dismiss a judge's ruling that the federal government must restore historical sites and materials at national parks.

Vice President JD Vance is promoting a new book on faith and facing questions about his own presidential ambitions.

Odds that a proposed billionaire tax is on California's ballot dropped after reports noted that Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing to stop the proposal.
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The department cited national security concerns, saying Elon Musk’s company had played a crucial role in the Iran war. It also argued it has the authority to stop environmental lawsuits brought by citizens.

The 94-page conspiracy indictment was filed as federal prosecutors in Minnesota had trouble sustaining many criminal cases filed against Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters.

Here is a first look at Robin Roberts' conversation with former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama ahead of this week's opening of the Obama Presidential Center.

Pentagon also claims 1.5 million personnel are using generative AI tools.

Federal prosecutors alleged that the 15 people were “conspiring to impede or injure federal officers” during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis earlier this year.
Georgia Republicans are under Trump's shadow as they choose Senate and governor nominees AP News We’re about to find out how powerful Brian Kemp really is with Georgia Republicans Politico Georgia primary runoff election results WYFF News 4 Georgia showdown pits Trump vs Kemp in GOP Senate race The Hill Today’s Georgia Runoffs Could Shape Politics for Years nymag.com
Special education programs and the civil rights office will be moved out of the Education Department, the most aggressive move yet by the Trump administration to dismantle the agency.
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Charging documents outlined an ambitious plan involving explosive-laden drones and rifles, but left less clear that the conspirators had the means to carry it out.
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Federal prosecutors told a judge that they were deciding whether to seek the death penalty if Rahmanullah Lakanwal is convicted of killing a National Guard specialist.

The Trump administration spent about $14.2 million on renovations to the Reflecting Pool, including painting it “American Flag Blue.”
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Eight people onboard the long-range bomber were killed in a crash at Edwards Air Force Base on Monday. The mishap also reduced the number of operational B-52s

Top lawmakers reached an agreement on a key housing bill that would limit investor ownership, clearing the way for passage through both chambers of Congress.
DOJ charges 15 people it says impeded agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown NBC News Protesters sprayed with chemical outside St. Paul courthouse during antifa case hearing 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS ARRESTED: Homeland Security Investigations Arrests 15 Anti-ICE Rioters in Minnesota, Including Some Affiliated with Antifa Homeland Security (.gov) Claiming an Antifa Plot, U.S. Charges 15 in Minneapolis With Conspiracy The New York Times Fifteen people charged over alleged interference in Minnes
If the former president had “passed the torch” and allowed a competitive Democratic primary in 2024, she said in a new interview, the winner “would have beaten Donald Trump.”

Four G.O.P. senators crossed party lines to back the resolution to direct President Trump to halt the war in Iran and seek authorization from Congress, but their support was not enough.

The DOJ is asking a Mississippi federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against Elon Musk's xAI, now owned by SpaceX.
Eric Swalwell resigned in April as he faced sexual assault allegations, prompting a special election to fill out his term. Two Democrats topped the field in a regular primary election this month.
Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says BBC Teen among arrested in plot to attack White House UFC event ESPN Drone plot targeting UFC fight near White House raises security concerns WBAL-TV 'Drones, snipers, etc' | Secret Service deputy director details alleged plot to attack Freedom 250 UFC event WUSA9 FBI foiled alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, Kash Patel says NBC News
Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, has begun running ads on Fox News that promote Dan Cox, a Republican running in a contested primary to challenge him.

The nuclear-powered supercarrier arrived at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on Tuesday, after circling South America

Newly released documents could complicate deliberations by the Supreme Court over whether the Trump administration can immediately cancel deportation protections for some migrants.

A special counsel found that a government lawyer helped mislead a judge into releasing a man wanted for homicide abroad, but largely blamed the Trump administration.
Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?

Several of the papers are leading on Sir Keir's plan to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, which was announced on Monday.

Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connections Experts have warned that Sri Lanka is emerging as a hub for transnational cybercrime, after a crackdown in south-east Asia pushed Chinese-run criminal networks to relocate their vast scam operations. Sri Lankan police spokesperson Fredrick Wootler said the country was witnessing an “alarming increase of cybercrimes” perpetrated by people entering the co

The U.S. Navy will be deploying a new generation of drone-based countermeasures to search the sea floor and surface for any mines Iran laid.

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The talks come on the heels of President Trump's announcement of an agreement to end the U.S. war against Iran. In recent weeks, the Iranian conflict has overshadowed the war in Ukraine.
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia on Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks

Dozens of Ukrainian long-range drones attacked Moscow overnight into Tuesday morning, according to the city's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.

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Despite mutual praise between the two leaders, there has been a series of setbacks to U.S. relations with India since they last met more than a year ago.

Hostile states are increasingly using proxies to carry out attacks in Britain following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Sir Richard Moore says.

The global order has been altered, and economies are unlikely to simply pick up where they left off before the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran.
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A day earlier, Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, killing at least 11 people and damaging a holy cathedral.

For months, a coalition led by Britain and France has been preparing to send minesweepers and other ships to secure the strait once the fighting ends. That moment may finally be here.

The restrictions include a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and a requirement to disable the app's message editing feature.
Despite military setbacks during the war, Tehran is presenting a narrative of victory before negotiations with Washington.
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It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".

A UK-registered yacht reported shots were fired by the frigate off the coast of the Isle of Wight.

Britain’s Defense Ministry said it was investigating a report that a Russian vessel issued warning shots in the English Channel on Tuesday.
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U.S. officials have not publicly acknowledged responsibility for the deaths or released a report on their findings from an investigation into the Feb. 28 strike.

Albania's government has given preliminary approval to plans for the luxury resort along a stretch of coastline, prompting daily protests and legal challenges by environmental groups.
ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".

Young adults and teens are being recruited through apps like Telegram and paid to carry out attacks, officials say Police investigators in Toronto have said that dozens of shootings – including one at the US consulate in March – are linked to a “multilayered” gun-for-hire network that is also responsible for attacks on synagogues around Canada’s largest city. Toronto’s police chief, Myron Demkiw, told reporters on Tuesday that young adults and teenagers are being recruited through encrypted mess

Live Updates: Deal with U.S. requires Israeli forces to leave Lebanon, Iran says CBS News Few residents return to Lebanon's Nabatiyeh after a US-Iran truce with fighting nearby Click2Houston US, Iran, Hezbollah spar over murky terms of ceasefire deal dw.com Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions BBC Iran’s top envoy says peace deal with US dependent on Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon The Guardian
Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine AP News G7 Summit Live Updates: Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Ukraine War and Celebrates U.S.-Iran Deal The New York Times Macron, Zelensky heard on hot-mic talking about Trump at G7 meeting The Hill Trump calls for Russia deal with Zelenskiy, vague on pressure Reuters Trump turns his attention to Ukraine ahead of Iran deal: 'I’m going to do whatever I can’ CNBC
A peace framework with Iran, and hope for cooperation with Ukraine, softened the tone on Tuesday at a Group of 7 gathering in France.

Thousands sought Canadian citizenship. Some are now under review USA Today Canada asks new citizens to hand back their citizenship certificates CIC News Government abruptly suspends citizenship certificates issued under 'lost Canadians' law CBC Canada is asking some who received citizenship to surrender their certificates. Here’s why CTV News Minister says ‘lost Canadians’ must prove link to Canada in each generation Toronto Star
Supreme court finds Eduardo Bolsonaro tried to get sanctions put on judges trying ex-president over coup plot A panel of Brazil’s supreme court has voted to convict Eduardo Bolsonaro of courting US interference in the coup plot trial of his father, the former president Jair Bolsonaro. The panel’s four justices each backed the conviction on Tuesday and were expected to discuss the sentence later in the day. Continue reading...

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Toronto police announced arrests in multiple shooting incidents, including at the U.S. consulate, on Tuesday.

As Iran threatens to strike trillionaire Elon Musk’s outposts across the Mideast, SpaceX’s founder could swiftly unite with Ukraine’s forces to shoot down Iran’s drones.

Some 'Lost Canadians' told to surrender new citizenship certificates BBC Thousands sought Canadian citizenship. Some are now under review USA Today Canada asks new citizens to hand back their citizenship certificates CIC News Government abruptly suspends citizenship certificates issued under 'lost Canadians' law CBC Canada is asking some who received citizenship to surrender their certificates. Here’s why CTV News
On a roll or against a wall, Group of 7 leaders bring sharply different agendas. The leaders of some other nations are also attending to press their own interests.

President Trump is under pressure to significantly improve upon the Obama-era deal in order to justify the huge human and economic cost of taking the United States to war.
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A new vaccine designed by AI is the first to be tested on humans and may protect against a wide range of coronaviruses related to SARS and COVID-19. miodrag ignjatovic/GettyImages Researchers have tested a vaccine designed to protect against a range of coronaviruses. This new vaccine was the first designed by AI to be tested on humans. The pEVAC-PS vaccine could enable protection against future mutations. The use of AI also enables the development of new vaccines much faster. However, more r

Isar Aerospace is not hurting for money, but it is sorely lacking in the currency of flight experience.

Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard Half of the world’s children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threatening their health, education and survival, according to a Unicef report. Globally, children face increasing threats from heatwaves, storms, floods and droughts as the climate crisis worsens, with more than one billion facing at least three of these at once. Continue reading...

One of the world's leading brain research centers is shifting away from fruit flies and toward a tiny, transparent fish. The goal: to understand how brains control the behavior of an animal or human.
Most people believe they are far more capable of changing their personality than they actually are. This is hardly surprising. Humans are deeply invested in flattering illusions about themselves. We routinely overestimate our intelligence, morality, attractiveness, and future prospects. Psychologists refer to this as the “better-than-average effect,” though “wishful narcissism” might be more precise. Unsurprisingly, personality is no exception. We like to imagine ourselves as unfinished masterpi

In 2026, it can feel like we are at an inflection point in the fight against climate change—and not necessarily in a positive way. In the U.S., the government is focused on deregulating industries like oil and gas while actively disinvesting in renewable energy. In the private sector, the AI race is focused on building larger (read: more resource-intensive) data centers. But even as climate change disappears from corporate websites and the federal government’s list of priorities, there are compa

To build one family’s dream house on a flood-prone Mississippi bayou, AD100 architect Tom Kundig decided the sky’s the limit.

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Recent research has found that despite the benefits, people using GLP-1s may be less likely to exercise. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study found that people taking a GLP-1 medication, like Ozempic or Wegovy, may be less likely to engage in regular exercise. The study showed that, among people with obesity, daily step count and moderate-to-vigorous activity duration decreased after starting GLP-1 medication. The greatest decline was seen in males and people with musculosk
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The manufacturing processes used to produce ultra-processed foods are linked to negative impacts on human health. Image Credit: Andy Sacks/Getty Images A recent study has found that it may not just be what’s in ultra-processed foods that makes them unhealthy, but how they’re made. The study noted that factors such as changes in the food’s cellular structure, loss of beneficial chemical compounds, and additives and chemicals in packaging may all pose health risks. This adds to previous rese
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New research found that health risks accelerate after 1 drink per day. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images New research suggests alcohol-related health risks may begin at lower levels of drinking than previously thought. Researchers found no clear health benefit from even moderate alcohol consumption and concluded that both men and women should limit intake to no more than 1 drink per day. The findings add to growing evidence that any amount of drinking may carry long-term health risks. A major ne

“Spermmaxxing” is the newest social media trend. Why are younger males so concerned with fertility? Image Credit: Irina Shatilova/Getty Images “Spermmaxxing” is one of the most recent social media “maxxing” trends. In this trend, men seek to increase their fertility through lifestyle changes and other approaches, such as eating raw garlic. “Maxxing” refers to maximizing almost anything and has become part of the broader trend in online culture. Social media is filled with trends that promis

Influencers tout peptide injections for fitness and longevity, but experts warn of health and safety risks. Mariya Borisova/Getty Images Injectable “wellness” peptides have become wildly popular among health and wellness enthusiasts, despite lacking credible evidence for their safety and effectiveness. Social media influencers and biohackers tout wellness peptides as a “fountain of youth” to achieve longevity and fitness gains. Experts in the medical community have raised alarms about the sa

Jennifer Seigrist (left) and her daughter Taisie Seigrist (right). Photo by Jennifer Seigrist The FDA has approved Afrezza, an inhaled insulin, for children and adolescents. Taisie Seigrist is a 15-year-old who took part in the clinical trial for Afrezza. Seigrist said the needle-free option has changed her life. When Taisie Seigrist was 10 years old, she began experiencing persistent thirst and the urge to urinate frequently. “She would come home from school and drink five glasses of water

Bemotrizinol (PARSOL Shield), an advanced sunscreen filter that has long been used in Europe and Asia, has been approved for use in the U.S. by the FDA. Image Credit: Photo by LumiNola/Getty Images The FDA has approved bemotrizinol (PARSOL Shield). This is the first new sunscreen ingredient approved in over 20 years, offering superior UVA and UVB protection. Consumers in the United States can expect new products featuring PARSOL Shield by the end of 2026, with broader availability to follow.

Research shows that eating more avocado can reduce your risk of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Image Credit: Anjelika Gretskaia/Getty Images Research suggests that females who eat 30–38 grams of avocado per day may have a lower risk of diabetes. A recent study also found that eating one avocado and 1 cup of mango each day may help lower blood pressure in people with prediabetes. A new study found that eating fresh avocado each day may help improve your body’s blood sugar response, lo
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There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

Research shows that certain fruits and vegetables may be higher in flavanols, which improve heart health. Image Credit: Alex_Schmidt/Getty Images A recent study has found that most people are not getting enough flavanols in their diet. Flavanols are naturally occurring compounds that are found in various foods and drinks, including fruits and vegetables. Research has found that eating around 500 mg of flavanols per day can reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Not all frui

AstraZeneca’s new oral GLP-1 pill showed promising results for weight loss and blood sugar in a phase 2 trial. Guido Mieth/Getty Images A new GLP-1 oral medication from AstraZeneca, known as elecoglipron, lowered blood sugar levels and led to 10.5% weight loss in a phase 2b clinical trial. Experts say GLP-1 drugs in tablet form may encourage more people to take these medications to help treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. When using any GLP-1 medication, it’s still important to maintain a hea

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Shaquille O’Neal attends the 2026 Disney Upfront at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on May 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/FilmMagic) Shaquille O’Neal is taking Zepbound to help manage his weight and reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms. Zepbound is FDA approved for moderate to severe OSA in adults living with obesity. Excess weight, especially around the neck, can worsen OSA symptoms by narrowing the airway and increasing the risk of

A previously unpublished report details problems in Nottingham's maternity units before a major review.

With the host of challenges facing the healthcare industry—particularly in the U.S.—it can be easy to forget that serious progress is being made in everything from diagnostics and drug discovery to health monitoring and facilities design. The World Changing Ideas honorees below have focused their impact on bringing forth a future of healthcare that is more accurate, equitable, and climate-conscious. That includes Atmo Biosciences’ ingestible capsule that can help identify GI issues; an AI-fueled

The American doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has returned to the United States.

Using GLP-1s may increase your risk of heat-related illnesses. Image Credit: Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images GLP-1 medications may increase heat-related risks by suppressing thirst and reducing fluid intake. Thirst reduction may lead to severe dehydration and even kidney damage. GLP-1 drugs may also lower blood pressure in some people, potentially leading to other heat-related issues in people with low blood pressure. People using GLP-1s also need to properly store their medications, a

A large study finds you may share about a quarter of your oral and gut microbes with the people you live with. Should you worry? We asked the experts.
New research found that more unhealthy, savory foods were consumed on drinking days versus non-drinking days. Jovana Milanko/Stocksy Drinking alcohol may lead to increased consumption of ultra-processed savory foods. Researchers found that alcohol can amplify the FGF21 hormone, which can cause cravings for protein and savory foods. Natural cravings for protein may be disrupted due to the widespread availability of ultra-processed foods that taste savory but lack protein. Drinking alcohol ma

DOGE cut funding for the New World screwworm monitoring program and then reportedly ignored ranchers warning the parasite was working its way to the U.S.

There have been more than 800 confirmed cases and almost 200 deaths from an Ebola outbreak declared in May in the DRC.

The FDA approved the first nonprescription sale of Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitor for children ages 2 to 18 with diabetes. Svetikd/Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for children under 18. Experts say the over-the-counter version will make this helpful technology more widely available to families who need diabetes care. The devices could help parents and children make healthy lifestyle decisions, but the tec
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Health workers have warned that the outbreak, already one of the worst in decades, could take as long as a year to contain if infection rates do not flatten.
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If you’re a parent with an infant, you should be aware that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert about an ongoing outbreak of infant botulism that has been linked to a now-recalled powered infant formula that was sold at Target stores, among other online locations. Here’s what you need to know about the outbreak and the recalled products. What’s happened? On Saturday, the CDC posted an alert on its website notifying the public about an ongoing multistate outbr

A 12-hour-plus time difference and various streaming options are influencing how people in China watch the World Cup.
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Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.

The FIFA World Cup is expected to draw millions of fans to cities across North America, potentially increasing the risk of respiratory illnesses. Image credit: Photo by wakila/GettyImages Public health experts are concerned that the 2026 FIFA World Cup may test the public health playbook. The risk of other respiratory illnesses spreading during the games is possible, as is heat-related illness. Ebola and measles are unlikely to spread amongst World Cup spectators despite current outbreaks.
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Following UFC Freedom 250, Ciryl Gane and Tom Aspinall agreed that a September UFC heavyweight title unification bout in Paris, France, would make sense.

Jalen Brunson could become the next Michael Jordan of baby names, but don’t expect more Victors or Wembys, the experts say.

At its first game in Los Angeles, the men’s national team drew spectators who weren’t coming for the soccer, but rather to protest the regime in Tehran.
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The headaches over weather concerns in the outdoors show, the logistics of construction of the cage and staging events at federal landmarks and the soaring cost made Freedom 250 a one-off.
Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holding Spain's star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw. The veteran keeper was everywhere as the Spanish team and its fans became increasingly frustrated.
Tunisia sack head coach Sabrei Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener.

The Asics ISS Europe collaboration with HumanFab aims to put new data behind tennis product upgrades, especially with Acids tennis footwear

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Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women's doubles.

Bringing De'Aaron Fox back after his dismal Finals performance may be a tough pill to swallow, but patience could be the best thing for the Spurs in the long run.

The Toronto Blue Jays have surprisingly released a veteran pitcher who made his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Milwaukee Brewers star skipper Pat Murphy offered a warning on the issue that could derail the San Francisco Giants rookie manager.

ABC News' Sam Champion has the latest on what could be the largest ticker-tape parade in New York City history.

Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento is out of England's World Cup campaign with a calf injury and is replaced by Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.

To comply with a FIFA prohibition on branding, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey was renamed “New York New Jersey Stadium.” New Jerseyans were not surprised.

The action inside the stadiums isn't the only thing capturing the attention of international visitors. Turns out, they're discovering the delights of Buc-ee's, Waffle House, Wawa and free soda refills.
Plenty of media companies are filling their schedules with all kinds of women’s sports, ranging from WNBA games to League One Volleyball match-ups. ESPN wants to do them one better. When the Disney-backed sports-media giant launches “Women’s Sports Sunday” this weekend, it will mark a quiet revolution of sorts. ESPN’s nine weeks of WNBA or […]

Sun Day Red's Summer Championship Collection celebrates the U.S. Open with Tiger Woods inspired polos, patriotic colors, a Vessel collaboration and new accessories.

A security researcher said a flaw in FIFA’s online platforms allowed her to access several internal systems, including one that could have allowed her to take control of the TV stream of every World Cup match.
Record viewership for the Mexico opener and Team USA's first match signal that Telemundo's multiplatform strategy, powered by the rise of the Super Streamer, is paying off.

The Indiana Pacers hope to be contenders for the next few years. What will it take for that to happen? A former NBA GM explains.

On LinkedIn, users may find thinkfluencers offering life lessons from mundane events and expired ghost job listings. But on occasion, they might also find the opportunity of a lifetime—as did Roberto “Pico” Lopes in his LinkedIn inbox. The Irish-born banker-turned-soccer player spent his athletic career as a center back playing for Ireland’s Shamrock Rovers, but thanks to a LinkedIn message, he took his career to the international stage. It started in 2019 when Rui Aguas, the head coach of Cape

The Iraq national men's team hasn't played a World Cup in 40 years; a drought that ends Tuesday night, to the excitement of soccer fans in Dearborn, Michigan, home to a large Iraqi diaspora.
“In this streaming-first world, live, shared moments are a rare thing. Sports is where that still exists.”
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., sent a letter to MLB accusing it of a “pattern of discrimination” against Christian players, while Florida’s attorney general James Uthmeier appeared to threaten legal action.

Knicks in 5…and nearly 25 million viewers. According to Nielsen data, the New York Knicks victory in game five of the 2026 NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs drew 24.5 million viewers across ABC and ESPN. The game, which aired on June 13, peaked at 33 million viewers late in the telecast as the […]

Alysa Liu is back. The 2026 Olympic figure skating champion will headline the U.S. roster for Skate America this fall, joining Olympic teammates Ilia Malinin and Amber Glenn.

The NBA will be discussing expansion at length during July's Board of Governors meeting. But there are still hurdles that could prevent the process from moving forward.

WNBA executive Jess Smith discusses the Golden State Valkyries’ growth, $780M valuation and She Plays On initiative that is targeting keeping girls in sport.

Andrew Giuliani spoke to ABC News after an alleged UFC 250 drone attack plot was disrupted by authorities.

It’s June 10, 2026, and RZA, the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, is reading the room — a really big room. The Wu’s many members have once again joined forces to rock Madison Square Garden, but this is no ordinary hometown concert. The newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members are set to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ star infielder offered an honest response on the franchise slugger’s power outage.

Scottie Scheffler enters the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills as a favorite (or co-favorite) for a 15th straight major as he seeks to complete the career Grand Slam.

ABC News contributor Mike Muse discusses how international fans are experiencing the United States as World Cup matches draw crowds across the country.

The chiefs of Asia-Pacific operations for Netflix, Prime Video, Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery will share a stage at APOS 2026, as the annual summit convenes June 16-18 in Bali. The four executives – Netflix VP of content for APAC excluding India Minyoung Kim, Prime Video APAC and ANZ VP Gaurav Gandhi, Disney Asia […]
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The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".

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

Los Angeles quartet the Linda Lindas, who first captured national attention as teenagers (or pre-teenagers) in 2018, have signed with Reprise-Warner Records and celebrated by releasing the new single and video “Burning Out,” likely a precursor to a third album from the group. “‘Burning Out’ felt so simultaneously new and nostalgic for us, and […]

Widow's Bay' episode 10, the Apple TV season finale, streams this Tuesday. Here's the full release time and how to watch.

Sheryl Crow has slammed President Donald Trump and his administration for staging the UFC Freedom 250 event last night at the White House, describing it as “disgraceful and void of decency.” The singer-songwriter, who has been very outspoken against Trump in the past, shared a post on Instagram Stories that decried the event for being […]

Aliens have a message for humanity in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day,’ but what does Margaret (Emily Blunt) say at the end of the film? Here’s the ending, explained.

Soccer icon Neymar Jr. has signed on for a 16-title AI-powered live-action microdrama franchise with COL Group’s FlareFlow platform, with the first six titles to debut globally beginning June 19. The partnership was unveiled ahead of FlareFlow chief marketing officer and COL Group general manager Timothy Oh appearance on the APOS conference’s microdrama industry panel. […]

Seven former members from multiple eras come together to honor the musical legacy of the iconic Latin boy band.

The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival has launched one of India’s largest environmental film funds, an INR1.2 crore ($126,000) initiative backed by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies that will provide grants to three documentary projects. Applications are open through June 30. The fund, developed in partnership with documentary platforms Greenstories and DocedgeKolkata, targets films built around […]

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart slammed fighter Josh Hokit for saying Michelle Obama was a man during his post-fight interview at Sunday night’s UFC Freedom 250 event, which was hosted by the Trump administration on the White House lawn. After playing Hokit’s soundbite, Stewart said, “My God, what a fucking […]

India's indie darling Anuv Jain chats to Hannah Abraham about his ongoing tour, success and *that* Jacob Collier performance.

With its music focus, no-AI content policy, and larger artist royalties, the hi-res streaming service is scooping up all sorts of switchers.

British actor David Morrissey tries not to think of the audience when making TV shows “but once you push the boat out of the harbor you’re just praying and hoping that people like it,” he tells Variety at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. As the star of ITV’s hit thriller “Gone,” which is in competition at […]

Seven months after becoming the first TXT member to release a solo EP, Yeonjun is coming back.

There will be blood — and lots of it — in Kazakh director Aitore Zholdaskali’s solo debut, “Sicko,” a hard-boiled crime thriller about an internet scam gone wrong that plays this week at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival. Written by Zholdaskali, Kazybek Orazbek and Aldiyar Zhaparkhanov, “Sicko” follows a cash-strapped couple who hatch a get-rich-quick scheme […]

France TV Distribution has added the documentary “Building Paris” (“Construire Paris”) to its lineup and will premiere it at Sunny Side of the Doc, running June 22-24 and designed to bring the international documentary community together in France. The doc focuses on 19th century Paris and the radical changes it went through after Emperor Napoleon […]

BBC Studios Kids & Family has unveiled a three-way partnership with U.K. production company Wheel in Motion and Japan’s Kadokawa Corporation to develop a live-action television series based on Eiko Kadono’s novel “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” marking the property’s first live-action television treatment. Currently in development, the project is planned as 10 half-hour episodes drawn primarily […]

Historyverse, the culturally focused content label within India’s Collective Studios, has announced “Vikram Betal,” an AI-enabled film adaptation drawing on the ancient Indian folk tradition of King Vikramaditya and the spirit Betal. Birla Open Minds will serve as knowledge partner on the project. The source material – rooted in the “Baital Pachisi,” a collection of […]

Historyverse, the culturally focused content label within India’s Collective Studios, has announced “Vikram Betal,” an AI-enabled adaptation drawing on the ancient Indian folk tradition of King Vikramaditya and the spirit Betal. Birla Open Minds will serve as knowledge partner on the project. The source material – rooted in the “Baital Pachisi,” a collection of tales […]

Beloved British animated characters The Wombles are set to enchant a new generation following a consolidation of the brand’s intellectual property rights and the appointment of The Blair Partnership as its exclusive global representative. Created by Elizabeth Beresford in the 1960s, The Wombles are fictional furry critters with an eco-driven mission who live in burrows […]

Aardman director Will Becher said “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” could reach Chinese cinemas in October, speaking at a panel discussion at the Shanghai International Film Festival, where he is serving as chair of the animation jury alongside Indian filmmaker Gitanjali Rao and Chinese animator Yu Shui. Becher, who co-directed “A Shaun […]

A tech-savvy dad's quest to recover his daughter's stolen phone led him into a city sewer and made him an internet sensation.

The Locarno Film Festival will celebrate Italian actress and director Asia Argento with its lifetime achievement award dedicated to creative pioneers. She will receive the award on Aug. 13 in the Swiss lakeside town’s 8,000 seat outdoor Piazza Grande venue, where she will also present her most recent film, Jorge Thielen Armand’s “Death Has No […]

KVIFF Promises, part of the industry program of Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, has unveiled the works-in-progress projects from Central Europe selected for the KVIFF Central Stage showcase, as well as the books selected for the first edition of Book-to-Screen at KVIFF, a showcase for books seeking film adaptation deals. The 11 upcoming films selected […]

Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for her artwork confronting discipline within Black households.
It’s been two years since Walter Salles’s Oscar-winning “I’m Still Here” catapulted Rio de Janeiro to screens all over the world, and momentum has continued to build thanks to coordinated efforts by RioFilme. The municipal film and audiovisual agency of Rio de Janeiro has ramped up investment in the city’s audiovisual industry, supporting projects that […]

At 21, Speed has pushed the limits of streaming by transforming a distinctly solo format into a global group chat. His song for this year’s World Cup is becoming the tournament’s unofficial anthem.

“Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight says the show would never have been made without the BBC – but admits the broadcaster is known for its lean budgets. “I don’t think I could have made ‘Peaky Blinders’ at all outside of the BBC,” Knight said during a House of Commons inquiry into the BBC’s future. “[‘Peaky […]

He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.

Verizon hopes to catch your attention by talking about a few simple things. The telecommunications giant plans to eliminate activation and upgrade fees for customers who have already paid for phone service as part of a new “Simplicity Plan,” and to offer a new promotions that include a return on dollars spent as well as […]

Rising British actor Matthew Broome, the star of Apple TV’s “The Buccaneers” and the “My Fault: London” franchise on Prime Video, doesn’t know where his next job is coming from but says, “I would love to audition” for the next James Bond movie. Broome will receive the International Golden Nymph for Most Promising Talent at […]

Canadian animator Cordell Barker, creator of the Oscar-nominated short films, “The Cat Came Back” and “Strange Invaders,” is now in production on “The Anta Claus of the South Pole.” Release is scheduled for 2026. The Tonic DNA/National Film Board of Canada co-production is produced in association with Crave, a division of Bell Media Inc., with […]

Ahead of kicking off its 34th edition in London tomorrow, the Raindance Film Festival has announced it will award Golden Globe-winning actor Brian Cox with a Raindance Icon Award. The Scottish actor joins Miriam Margolyes and studio head Lloyd Kaufman as award recipients in this edition, with the late American musician Eddie Cochran also due […]

Ishtiyak Ahmad Zihad’s debut feature “The Blind Girl and an Elephant” had its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival, competing in the Asian New Talent section. The film centers on three women in a remote Bangladeshi village – blind Momi, schoolgirl Hima, and pregnant Laili – who dream of escaping a world shaped […]

Computing power, distribution and directable generative video AI. Those are the key challenges facing the Chinese film industry when it comes to AI, according to speakers at the Shanghai International Film Festival’s SIFFORUM panel on “Smart Tech, Immersive Worlds, The Next Film Revolution.” According to Yan Yijun, VP of AI foundational model builder MiniMax, compute […]

Paddington is heading to New York. A musical about the anthropomorphic, marmalade-loving bear is opening on Broadway in the spring of 2027. The show’s transfer was teased with posters of Paddington, which have been popping up around the theater district with the phrase “Have you seen this bear?” “Paddington: The Musical” will play at the […]

Tom Holland seemingly confirmed his marriage to Zendaya in a new Esquire magazine cover story by saying their family members “were all there” on their wedding day. Speculation over whether or not the A-list actors and “Spider-Man” co-stars officially tied the knot has been rampant since January when Law Roach, Zendaya’s stylist, said on the […]

The Grammy Awards update rules and add to their categories in response to proposals from members every year, and 2027 is no exception. The next show, taking place on Feb. 7, 2027, will see five new categories — including in Latin and Asian Pop genres — and several key updates, including the Best New Artist […]

John Hannah is returning to the “Mummy” franchise – and he’s not the only one. “You’ve heard all the rumors and it’s true. Everyone’s back,” he told journalists at Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The fourth installment will be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known for “Ready or Not” or “Scream.” While the participation of […]

It has emerged that Disney is understood to be developing a new theme park as this author reported last week.

Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle international distribution for the theatrical release of Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,” Netflix said Tuesday. The epic adventure will be released in IMAX and in theaters worldwide on Feb. 12, 2027, and will debut on Netflix on April 2, 2027. Sneak previews, exclusively in IMAX, will begin on Feb. […]

One of the stars of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s latest entry in its “Spider-Man” franchise has little spoken dialogue, but may end up stealing a few scenes. Samsung’s Galaxy phones are used by character Ned Leeds (played by Jacob Batalon) to track the whereabouts of the film’s titular hero. Moviegoers will see Spider-Man himself use a […]

Walt Disney Imagineering, the media and entertainment company’s design and engineering firm behind its parks and cruises, has its own new bespoke AI model from Adobe. The goal is to use the technology to help create attractions and environmental design, like storefronts and architecture, at a pace that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. The custom AI is build on Firefly Foundry, Adobe’s boutique AI service that trains on a brand’s IP and catalog. For Imagineering, that meant ingesting decades of da
Yassine El Idrissi’s drama “Halima” has entered the Golden Goblet Awards Main Competition at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, where it celebrated its world premiere ahead of a press conference. The selection marks Morocco’s return to SIFF’s premier category after a 27-year gap – the last Moroccan film to compete at that level was […]

Disney+ has greenlit “Rivals” for a third season comprised of 12 episodes. The news comes ahead of the second half of Season 2 returning in November. Based on Jilly Cooper’s iconic “bonkbuster” book series, the Rutshire Chronicles, “Rivals” follows the residents of a small village in 1980s England as they hop in and out of […]

Forty Licks by The Rolling Stones becomes the band's first set to reach three years — 156 weeks — on the U.K.'s Official Albums chart.

Sean Penn will direct a film about the early life of a cop who was present for the Jan. 6 storming of the United States Capitol. Bradley Cooper is being eyed for the lead role, though the real life inspiration for the film has yet to be identified. The film is currently untitled and has […]

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” may not be out for another month, but it’s already smashing sales records in the U.K. The BFI Imax, the U.K.’s largest screen — owned and operated by the British Film Institute and located in central London — has revealed that it sold 28,000 tickets in its first 24 hours, breaking the venue’s […]

Megahit documentary series franchise “Apocalypse,” broadcast in 165 countries and watched by over 100 million viewers, is set to return for a first new season whose first installment, “Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome,” is produced by Imagissime, a label of French powerhouse Mediawan, and made in partnership with Mediawan Kids and Family. Launched in 2009 with six-part […]

There’s been something sinister afoot in provincial France in recent years. Inbred eccentrics and bumbling detectives have populated the seaside villages of Bruno Dumont’s absurdist comedies. Seedy psychosexual drama has leached into the soil of Alain Guiraudie’s farmlands and forest towns, causing poisonous little love triangles to bloom like the wild mushrooms of his “Misericordia.” […]

Hollywood loves a comedy about a plucky kid and an aging eccentric. It also loves a drama about a child in danger. Starring Susan Sarandon as Sylvia, a chain-smoking, sharp-tongued, first-time foster parent to spirited eight-year-old Emily (Everly Carganilla), “The Accompanist” tries to be both. It also tries to do a whole lot more, not […]

New albums by Lizzo and the rising artist Imani Imani are both "event" records — but one arrives with arguably too much backstory, the other with almost none.
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Season 4 is setting up the iconic friendship between James T. Kirk and Spock. In a new trailer for the fourth season of the Paramount+ series, Spock (Ethan Peck) says that he has many things (“hopes, dreams, fears”) he wants to talk about, and that Kirk (Paul Wesley) is the […]

A festival favorite film is now headed to theaters. “Orion,” a sci-fi thriller starring Andrew McCarthy (“Pretty in Pink,” “St. Elmo’s Fire”), Drew Van Acker (“Pretty Little Liars,” “Titans”) and Debby Ryan (“Jessie,” “Insatiable”), has been acquired by Blue Harbor Entertainment and will have a U.S. theatrical run in the fall. Jaco Bouwer (“Gaia”) directed […]

“Baywatch” was a staple of low-budget, first-run syndication in the 1990s, as natural to Los Angeles as David Hasselhoff’s chest hair and as defining of the city in that era as the O.J. trial and the Sunset Strip. By the time it ended its run in 1999, it had become too costly to produce at […]

Saul Goodman must have gotten off on parole, as Bob Odenkirk suited up as the criminal lawyer for a “Know Your Rights” PSA celebrating America’s 250th birthday. “Hi, I’m Saul Goodman. Did you know you have rights? Well, you do. Sure, they’re old timey. They were written by a bunch of guys in powdered wigs […]
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Gkids has acquired all North American rights to “Cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood,” a wartime animated drama based on Kyo Machiko’s manga, with a theatrical release set for Sept. 4. The film will screen in both Japanese with English subtitles and in an English dub. Set on a Japanese island during wartime, the story […]

Now back on TV after nearly 40 years, Kurt Russell feels that a streaming show is a bigger risk than a movie because “there are a lot of eyeballs on it” and “when you do a streamer that’s no good it’s gonna be there for as long as you want it to be there.” Honored […]

Guillermo del Toro’s innate love of film comes through when he speaks, even when he’s sounding off with a dire warning about what is at stake as the film industry is rocked by AI and the forces of business consolidation. “We are on the verge of image illiteracy. We are on the verge of cinema […]

Shrek, Fiona and Donkey are back for a new fantastical adventure in the first trailer for next year’s “Shrek 5.” Universal released the “Shrek 5” trailer Tuesday, more than a year ahead of its release on June 30, 2027. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz all return as the voices of Shrek, Donkey and […]

Universal’s sci-fi thriller “Disclosure Day” captured the top spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office with an opening weekend of £5.5 million ($7.3 million). Universal also secured the runner-up slot with Curry Barker’s horror-romance “Obsession.” In its fifth frame, the breakout title continued its remarkable run, taking $2 million to bring its cumulative total […]

A takeover of a channel on SiriusXM and a year-long Fox Nation subscription priced at $17.76 are just two of the ways Fox News Media will recognize the nation’s semiquincentennial. Starting June 24, Fox News Media will begin delivering coverage of the 250th birthday of the U.S. from various locations around the country on Fox […]

Dolphin Entertainment and Kynetic Media Ventures have launched Graviteur Studios, a production venture designed to tap into the creator economy to produce modestly budgeted movies and TV projects. Dolphin CEO Bill O’Dowd and Kynetic CEO David Freeman will join forces on a production venture that will target projects budgeted in the $1 million to $10 […]

Earlier this month, Jeff Foxworthy released his final stand-up comedy special. It’s not on Netflix or Hulu or even YouTube, but a specialty streamer not particularly known for comedy — Fox Nation. The streamer only has a handful of original comedy specials. “Unlike Netflix, we’re not a quantity play,” says its president, Lauren Petterson. “We […]

The late Billy Jones, co-founder of the long-running Brooklyn venue Baby’s All Right, was one of the most familiar faces on New York City’s music scene, having worked as a musician, promoter, club owner, record shop proprietor, manager and booking agent at Sin-é, Pianos, the Dance, and Elvis. Yet he may be best known for […]

“Toy Story 5” escalates in delight (the climactic wedding ceremony must be seen to be believed), but it also has moments that hit you like a gut punch. For this is a movie that touches on a profound question: How will kids connect to each other in an era that wants them to grow up too fast by virtualizing themselves? The film’s message is: Slow down, be real and play. The fun you take is equal to the fun you make.

Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring’s love story will reach its conclusion — at least, on Netflix — in the first trailer for “Heartstopper Forever,” the feature-length film that will wrap up the beloved “Heartstopper” storyline after its three-season run on the streamer. It will begin streaming on July 17. Creator and executive producer Alice Oseman, […]

"GMA" shares the exclusive news that "Paddington The Musical" is heading to Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in 2027.

Alejandro Monteverde, director of the box office breakout “Sound of Freedom,” is set to write and direct a large-scale feature biopic about Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan architect who transformed Barcelona’s skyline and became one of Spain’s most recognizable cultural figures. The film is being produced by Spain’s Onza, Methos Media and Mexico’s Fábrica de Cine, […]

CBS has struck a deal to pay Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc., an undisclosed amount after “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” used the famed Vince Guaraldi composition “Linus and Lucy” in the late night talk show’s May finale. As part of the licensing agreement, Lee Mendelson Film Prods. will donate those proceeds to Chef […]

Ahead of summer travel season, Amazon Prime is offering three months of Audible for only $.99/month. Once the three months conclude, they’ll begin charging their typical $8.99/month. The deal, which runs through July 15, is one of the best Audible promos we’ve seen on the site yet. To take advantage of the deal, you have […]

With a little over a month left until the Venice Film Festival lineup is unveiled, a clutch of buzzy prestige titles with top talent has emerged as likely contenders for the Golden Lion. New works by internationally renowned auteurs such as Florian Zeller with “Bunker,” a psychological thriller starring Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz; Martin […]

Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to Tahereh Mafi’s bestselling dystopian YA series “Shatter Me.” The movie deal aligns with the 15th anniversary of the debut of “Shatter Me,” the first book in the original series, which has become a BookTok phenomenon with over 15 million copies sold worldwide and more than 500,000 social posts […]

Chances are, if you’ve worked in the entertainment industry, Entertainment Partners has handled your paycheck, helped you set up a budget, provided guidance on production incentives, managed your project’s paperwork or even assisted with casting. For 50 years, EP has been a player behind the scenes, handling payroll, production finance, residuals, compliance paperwork and payments […]

It’s never been a better time to be a Paramount+ subscriber, and now the streamer is down to $.99/month for the first two months with this summer deal. The limited-time deal, which runs from today through June 26, offers the Essential or Premium plans for only $.99/month for the first two months. No code is […]

As “Fallout” Season 2 transitions the show to the Mojave Wasteland and New Vegas, the creative team also moved filming from New York to Los Angeles during a period of record-low production in the state of California. “We were a little insulated from what had changed here. So it was a shock to us when […]

WIF (Women in Film) and ReFrame have partnered to release a ‘Who to Watch’ TV FYC guide spotlighting the contributions of women, nonbinary, and trans individuals in the least gender-diverse categories for TV series awards. Among the highlighted women creatives are: Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary), Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky (“Hacks”), Jenny Han and Sarah […]

Post Malone's decade-old song "Go Flex" becomes his second career hit on the U.K.'s Official Physical Singles chart as it launches within the top

Louis C.K.’s next comedy special “Ridiculous” will debut on Netflix on June 30. In a trailer released by the streamer, the comic tells the story of admitting his elderly father into a retirement home. “My sisters and I put him in a home,” C.K. jokes, “because he was too old to stop us from putting […]

UPDATED: Universal Content Productions (UCP) and Universal International Studios (UIS) are merging into one combined studio unit, Variety has learned. The new unit has been dubbed Universal Global Television (UGT). U got all that? Beatrice Springborn, currently the president of both UCP and UIS, will now take on the title of president of UGT. The […]

Studiocanal has revealed that it has closed sales on multiple films that either premiered at the Cannes Film Festival or are on its development and production slate, including “The Midnight Library.” The company also said it is negotiating presales on the new Paddington animated film. “The Midnight Library,” starring and produced by Academy Award nominee […]

“A Quiet Place” and “Pretty Lethal” actress Millicent Simmonds is set to co-write and star in the crime thriller, “Grace,” which marks the first film from Inevitable Foundation’s Inevitable Studios. Inevitable Studios — the production banner from Inevitable Foundation co-founders Richie Siegel & Marisa Torelli-Pedevska — is focused on crafting commercial film and television stories […]

The folk horror comic book series “Black Diamond” is officially being adapted into a feature film from Fangoria Studios and Panick Studios, Variety has exclusively learned. Ernest Dickerson, known for helming episodes of “The Walking Dead” and films including “Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight” and “Bones” is set to direct and executive produce. Brendan […]

As many industry insiders struggle to find a path forward through the changing entertainment landscape, Victor Elizalde, founder of Viva Pictures, has his own approach to bringing family animation to audiences.Elizalde’s model at Viva disrupts the way business has been done in the past. The company offers gross royalties paid off the top. In this […]

It’s hard to change a game that’s been running for 50 seasons. For this installment of Variety’s Making a Scene presented by HBO Max, the team behind CBS’ 50th season of “Survivor” came together to break down a moment that did just that: a coin flip created by YouTuber Mr. Beast (aka Jimmy Donaldson) that […]

Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga‘aia launched the live-action "Moana" press tour as new song "Along The Way," written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, debuts ahead of the June 26 soundtrack release.

On screen, Robin Hood has been robbing from the rich to feed the poor for nearly as long as movies have been made. The likes of Errol Flynn, Kevin Costner and Sean Connery have put their imprint on the character, portraying him as everything from a swashbuckling rogue to a battle-hardened crusader. Even Walt Disney […]

Since Apple TV’s price hike last year, it’s been particularly helpful to find workaround ways to sign up for the streamer at a more affordable price. Right now, Prime Video is offering its Apple TV+ add-on for only $5.99/a month for the first two months with this early Prime Day deal. This is a 54% […]

John Lee Hancock’s legal drama about the landmark legal trial against U.S. chemical company Monsanto just added more star power. LaKeith Stanfield, Julia McDermott, David Duchovny, Melonie Diaz, Bilal Hasna and Greg Kinnear have signed on to join previously announced stars, Jonathan Bailey and Laura Dern. The yet-to-be-titled film follows the true story of young, […]

As Season 1 of Hulu’s “Paradise” came to an end, showrunner Dan Fogelman alerted his co-music supervisors, Tom Wolfe and Manish Raval, that Graceland was going to be featured in the new season. The dystopian show’s sophomore season kicks off in Memphis, Tennessee, long before the extinction-level event that would eventually level the planet. Viewers […]

The media industry is facing a social reckoning. After mounting scrutiny of social media’s impact on young users, the U.K. announced Monday that it would move forward with a ban on children under 16 using apps such as TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube. The news arrived just days after the first trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s “The […]

More than 16,000 people have signed SAG-AFTRA’s open letter demanding Congress pass the revived NO FAKES Act, an anti-deepfake bill that would give individuals control over how their name and likeness are used. Deepfakes have been a constant presence in the AI age as large-language models have made generating depictions of actors, singers and other […]

The BBC’s most-watched show since May last year, “The Other Bennet Sister” has also proven to be a sizeable hit on BritBox in the U.S. And the success of the show has taken its star Ella Bruccoleri by surprise, she tells Variety at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. “Everyone connected to it was saying ‘I think […]

A thriller set in the ’90s New York nightlife scene is set to have its premiere at Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival, and Yellow Veil Pictures has boarded the film in charge of world sales. “Corpus” is the debut feature from Corrin Evans, which she scripted alongside Lily Cowles. The film stars Jeff Wahlberg (“Euphoria”), Brodie […]

"I Am Frankelda" directors Roy and Arturo Ambriz discuss the longtime influence director Tim Burton has had on their careers as stop-motion filmmakers.

Even before the new season of “Abbott Elementary” begins, showrunner, creator and star Quinta Brunson will sit down with the show’s hair department head Moira Frazier to discuss various hair changes that help elevate the characters. Brunson explains, “It’s important to show passage of time. We have this thing that I find to be important […]

Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a woman at his Louisiana home in 2022. The victim appeared before the court on Tuesday and asked for the maximum sentence, according to WBRZ. She spoke of the incident where Mystikal “choked her, pulled braids out of her hair […]

The Emmy-award nominated travel series “The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy,” hosted and executive produced by Eugene Levy, has been renewed for Season 4. With eight episodes, Levy “attempts to up the ante by saying ‘yes’ to the kinds of travel experiences he’s spent a lifetime carefully avoiding, even in previous seasons,” an official series […]

Let’s do the Time Warp… in Las Vegas. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is coming to the Sphere in Las Vegas. The new production is set for sometime in 2027 and joins the venue’s initial slate of Darren Aronofsky’s sci-fi doc “Postcard From Earth” and “The Wizard of Oz.” Sphere Studios will use its signature […]

“The Pitt” stars Isa Briones and Gerran Howell say they’re no longer squeamish about the things they see on set. “It is weird that I don’t get grossed out anymore?” asks Howell, who plays resident doctor Dennis Whitaker. “Is that a red flag? It is gross, don’t get me wrong, especially when we’re about to […]

Juliette Binoche, Andrea Bescond (“Little Tickles”), Charlotte Le Bon, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (“Emily in Paris”) and Judith Godrèche are among a growing number of French entertainment figures backing a new grassroots movement sparked by the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, a case that has shaken France, drawn extensive media coverage and is garnering bipartisan political support. The […]

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Gene Maddaus unpacks the brawl that has erupted as Hollywood’s systemic problems become a pivotal political issue in the race for L.A. mayor and California governor. The attention now being paid to the prolonged production slump and the exodus of production and […]

As the Trump administration seeks to move forward with renovations at the center, a judge has asked for its programming calendar.

Step (or fly) aside, Geese. Circle back later, Turnstile. Take five and go flaccid, Viagra Boys. There can only be one rock band that is unquestionably and certifiably the cool kids’ choice in 2026, and whatever indie cred the rest of you may carry, this town ain’t big enough for you and Rush. The reconstituted […]

Pixar is back in theaters this month with “Toy Story 5,” and the legendary animation studio is already in development on more sequels such as “Incredibles 3,” “Monsters Inc. 3” and “Coco 2.” But one hit movie Pixar has yet to franchise is “Ratatouille,” Brad Bird’s 2007 Oscar winner about the rat Remy and his […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco presented the Crystal Nymph Award of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival to Kurt Russell on Tuesday in recognition of his “exceptional contribution to the entertainment industry and his remarkable career spanning more than six decades.” Prince Albert II joined Russell on stage in the Salle des Princes at the Grimaldi Forum, while […]

Alexis Bittar is reclaiming the American flag. So much so that the celebrity jewelry designer and filmmaker has one hanging outside the Brooklyn home he shares with his husband and their three kids. “I love it,” Bittar tells me. “I bought some Gay Pride flags, but I haven’t put them out yet. I like the […]

The Oscar-winning Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" is soon getting a set from the famed brick-building toymakers in the form of the film’s supernatural animals Derpy Tiger and Sussy Bird.

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.

Sunday's plane crash ripped a hole in the close-knit community of skydivers in the Midwest: adventure-seekers who bonded over the adrenaline they get with every jump.
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She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.

Israel's reluctance on Lebanon ceasefire complicates U.S.-Iran deal, first full day of G7 summit gets underway in France, what to watch as voters in several states head to the polls for primaries.
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Elena Katherine Moore, 39, was last seen walking away from a Planet Fitness in Lexington on Thursday and was reported missing the following day, according to police.

A deal will permanently close a longtime animal testing facility and relocate nearly 500 remaining beagles.

Tamika and Sofia-Ann were cut off by the tide and pulled under water by the waves at Abergele.

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A new Pew survey finds many working parents feel they cannot give 100% at either work or home. Benefits like paid sick leave and more affordable childcare could help.
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These clever lights—each one an exemplar of innovation in materials, design, and function—will beautify your home.

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New trends in how Americans are moving from city to city – or staying put – are developing in the post-pandemic real estate landscape. After the pandemic era’s explosion in working from home prompted people to flow out of cities in search of more square footage and a lower cost of living, things appear to be settling into new rhythms. A new report from Realtor.com sheds light on which cities are luring Americans with the promise of good jobs and affordable rent and where those needs are already

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