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These 5 AI Tools Could TRANSFORM Your Job Search This Year

Look, we all know the drill. Job hunting is basically a full-time job that pays zero dollars and requires you to be perpetually “passionate” about companies that make, I don’t know, enterprise-grade cloud storage for other cloud storage companies. It’s exhausting. But it’s 2026, and if you’re still copy-pasting your résumé into a hundred different web forms like it’s 2012, you’re doing it wrong. The robots are already screening you, so you might as well hire some robots of your own to level the

Fast Company·Tech·4d ago

Musk vs. Altman Courtroom Battle Could Be IMPOSSIBLE to Judge Fairly

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are about to face off in court. Is an impartial jury even possible?  CNN Musk vs. OpenAI trial to get underway  DW.com Can Sam Altman be trusted? Elon Musk wants a jury to answer Big Tech’s hottest question.  Politico Musk Drops Fraud Claims Against OpenAI  The Information Meet the players in the Musk-Altman fight, from OpenAI insiders to Silicon Valley visionaries  Business Insider

Google News·Tech·3d ago

This Touchscreen Mouse Is My Over-Engineering NIGHTMARE

Who’s asking for this? | Image: Turtle Beach Turtle Beach's latest collection of PC peripherals are so focused around touchscreen displays that the company even slapped one on a gaming mouse. The $160 wireless Command Series MC7 features a 2.25-inch touch display bar on the left side of the mouse, which seems to be located in just the right position for users to worry about accidentally hitting it with their thumbs. The display bar is designed to function like a built-in Stream Deck, allowing

The Verge·Tech·3d ago

AI Just Designed a Car—And It's Actually HAPPENING

The auto design world is full of advanced 3D visualization tools and VR sculpting platforms, but your average new car still enters the world as a sketch. Those sketches traditionally see endless iteration and refinement from all angles before being turned into 3D models by hand, some dying in the digital world, others sculpted into clay to better visualize lines and profiles. That's just the beginning of a design and development process that often takes a half-decade or more. That means many n

The Verge·Tech·3d ago

Middle Managers Can SURVIVE the AI Revolution—Here's How

Pity the middle manager. Even before the emergence of AI, these jobs had increasingly become a one-way ticket to burnout and misery. Since 2013, the average number of direct reports has increased by almost 50% to twelve employees, according to Gallup. The same poll revealed that less than one-third of managers are engaged at work, while over a quarter are planning to leave their jobs. Enter AI: The ever-changing chimera, swathed in hype, is now making life more complicated for managers. Executiv

Fast Company·Tech·3d ago

These 5 AI Tools Actually WORK—Here's Why Everyone's Missing Them

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. 2026 is already overflowing with new and improved sites and services. In today’s post I’m sharing five I’ve tested and found particularly useful. Kraa: Make Gorgeous Documents I love minimalist tools like the free Kraa, a wonderful new digital writing surface. I’ve started experimenting with creating quick, simple pages, which Kraa calls “leaves.” The example pages

Fast Company·Tech·3d ago

Govee's New Ceiling Light Is Hiding Something UNEXPECTED

The smart lighting company is having a busy month. After releasing its first solar-powered lights, a cordless table lamp, and an updated LED light wall over the past few weeks, Govee has announced a new multicolor ceiling light. Available starting today through the company's online store and Amazon for $249.99, the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra is larger than previous versions and for the first time uses its array of color-changing LEDs to display images. At 21-inches in diameter, the new Ultra vers

The Verge·Tech·3d ago

Samsung's Next Foldable Could REVOLUTIONIZE How Phones Work

The supposed “Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide” dummy unit can be seen in the middle. | Image by Sonny Dickson The wide foldable phone that Samsung is reportedly developing is expected to arrive later this year, and now we may have some idea of what it will look like. Leaker and journalist Sonny Dickson has shared images online of what he says are dummy units of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy foldables, including the "Z Fold 8 Wide" - showing a passport-like design that's primed to take on Huawei's Pura X Max

The Verge·Tech·3d ago
Breaking

Webtoon's AI Avatar Feature Will Transform How You Read STORIES

Webtoon Entertainment and Genies, an AI avatar technology company, are partnering to bring new character-driven chat and digital experiences to the company’s platforms. The collaboration will allow participating creators to extend characters into 3D, interactive formats through tools integrated into Webtoon’s English platform. A curated group of creator-approved titles, including “The Greatest Estate Developer” and “The […]

Variety·Tech·3d ago
Breaking

Roku Just Weaponized Your Shopping Data — Here's What Advertisers Know

Roku wants to give advertisers new ways of determining whether their commercials are really helping to spur purchases and other kinds of valuable customer behavior. The company, which helps consumers stream many of their favorite programs, on Monday unveiled Roku Curate, a new offering that gives advertisers new access to various kinds of first-party data […]

Variety·Tech·3d ago
Breaking

DeepSeek's Latest AI Breakthrough Signals MAJOR Shift in AI RACE

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. Three reasons why DeepSeek’s new model matters On Friday, Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released a preview of V4, its long-awaited new flagship model. Notably, the model can process much longer prompts…

MIT Technology Review·Tech·3d ago

The Data Stack Revolution AI Demands RIGHT NOW

Artificial intelligence may be dominating boardroom agendas, but many enterprises are discovering that the biggest obstacle to meaningful adoption is the state of their data. While consumer-facing AI tools have dazzled users with speed and ease, enterprise leaders are discovering that deploying AI at scale requires something far less glamorous but far more consequential: data…

MIT Technology Review·Tech·3d ago
Breaking

Amazon's New 4K TV Takes a RADICALLY Different Approach

With the Samsung Frame TV, Hisnese CanvasTV, TCL NXTVISION, converting a 4K TV into a framed art piece to seamlessly blend into a home’s decor is a growing trend in 2026. And now, Amazon just released its own. With prices starting at $899.99, the Ember Artline 4K Ultra HD Fire TV is Amazon’s first framed […]

Variety·Tech·3d ago
Breaking

That Safety Logo You Trust Is Far More COMPLICATED Than You Think

Today, I’m talking with Jennifer Scanlon, who is the CEO of UL Solutions. That’s Underwriters Laboratories – you know, the UL logo listed on all your electronics? That symbol means it’s been tested and found safe in a variety of ways. UL’s been around for 100 years. It started as a way for insurance companies to do fire and safety testing on electrical products just as electricity was coming into homes.  But now it’s everywhere, and it’s one of those companies we really like to poke at here on D

The Verge·Tech·3d ago

How Canva's AI Made a CONTROVERSIAL Decision That Sparked Outrage

I suddenly feel so much better about every embarrassing typo I’ve ever made. | Original Illustration (left) by Agathe Singer One of Canva's new AI features has been caught replacing the word "Palestine" in designs. The Magic Layers feature - which is designed to break flat images out into separate editable components - isn't supposed to make visible alterations to user designs, but it was found by X user @ros_ie9 to automatically switch the phrase "cats for Palestine" to "cats for Ukraine." Th

The Verge·Tech·3d ago
Breaking

China Blocks Meta's AI Acquisition in SHOCKING Reversal

China says it will reverse major AI acquisition by Meta  The Washington Post China Orders the Unwinding of Meta’s Acquisition of an A.I. Start-Up  The New York Times China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus  Boston Herald China blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus  CNN China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Firm Manus  Bloomberg.com

Google News·Tech·3d ago
Breaking

The Legal War That Could RESHAPE AI's Future Forever

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are set to face off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of tech’s leading AI startup, OpenAI. The trial begins with jury selection on April 27th, as Musk pushes forward his 2024 lawsuit that accuses OpenAI of abandoning its founding mission of developing AI to benefit humanity and shifting focus to boosting profits instead. Musk was a cofounder of OpenAI and claims that Altman and cofounder Greg Brockman tricked him into giving the company money, only to t

The Verge·Tech·3d ago

Philips Hue Sync Box 8K Gets Steep DISCOUNT

If you’re as invested in Philips Hue lights as these folks are, the 8K-ready sync box makes sense. | Image: The Verge The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K is a great gadget to buy if you want to put your Hue lights to good use while watching a movie or playing video games. It syncs your lights to shine in colors displaying on your TV, and it’s steeply discounted right now to a slightly more accessible price. You can get the box for $269.49 through the Philips Hue store, which is $115 off the

The Verge·Tech·3d ago
Breaking

Microsoft and OpenAI's Partnership Just FRACTURED

OpenAI and Microsoft's partnership-turned-situationship just got even less committed. And a clause about artificial general intelligence, which has for years dictated the future of their deal, has officially been dropped. On Monday morning, Microsoft announced a handful of big changes to its long-standing OpenAI deal. Microsoft will remain OpenAI's "primary cloud partner, and OpenAI products will ship first on Azure, unless Microsoft cannot and chooses not to support the necessary capabilities."

The Verge·Tech·3d ago
Breaking

Samsung's Secret Wearable Just LEAKED—Here's What It Changes

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Glasses look nearly identical to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses in leaked images from Android Headlines. The glasses, which could be announced at Google I/O next month, are code-named "Jinju" and will reportedly cost between $379 and $499, on par with the display-free Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2. They'll reportedly include a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 processor, a 12-megapixel Sony IMX681 camera, a 155mAh battery, and bone conduction speakers; however, this pair won't have a built-

The Verge·Tech·3d ago
Breaking

Valve's New Controller Could TRANSFORM How Millions Game

Last November, Valve introduced the world to its new vision of living room gaming: the Steam Machine and Steam Controller. Then, RAMageddon. Memory shortages forced Valve to delay all its hardware and reset expectations. Now, Valve is releasing the Steam Controller without the Steam Machine. The Steam Controller is officially going on sale May 4th for $99 USD, $149 CAD, $149 AUD, £85 in the UK and €99 in the EU. We've already spent two weeks with the pad paired to our Steam Decks and gaming des

The Verge·Tech·3d ago

Valve's Controversial New Controller Divides Gaming Community

It’s not reductive to call it a Steam Deck without the screen. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Most PC gamers already have a controller they love using with Steam - a Sony DualSense, a 8BitDo Ultimate, a Nintendo Switch Pro, or something else. Part of that love comes from Steam treating them like "native" controllers. They can do the things that made the first Steam Controller worth buying. Namely, they offer a level of customizable control never before seen on PC and that you st

The Verge·Tech·3d ago

Google Employees Are Demanding Sundar Pichai REJECT Military AI—Here's Why

Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrives for the inauguration of President Donald Trump. | Getty Images Over 600 Google employees signed a letter to CEO Sundar Pichai demanding that Google block the Pentagon from using its AI models for classified purposes, reports the The Washington Post. Its organizers claim many of the signers work in Google's DeepMind AI lab, and include more than 20 principals, directors, and vice presidents. According to the Post, the letter says that "The only way to guarantee

The Verge·Tech·3d ago

Letterboxd Users Fear Their Platform Could Become the Next TWITTER

In a social media landscape dominated by obnoxious ads, algorithms, and AI, Letterboxd has stood firm as a cult favorite. The app, which acts as a digital diary for users to log and leave reviews of any movie they watch, has been described by a Letterboxd spokesperson as “less a social media platform, more a community.” It’s resisted adding the infinite scroll feature that now seems omnipresent online, instead letting users curate their own feeds of friends and popular reviewers. But news that a

Fast Company·Tech·3d ago

A Secret Filing Just Revealed What's Really Happening Inside Gaming's BIGGEST Studio

From layoffs and return-to-office mandates to challenges around AI and creativity, it’s not all fun and games for video game workers. And now, some are seeking to unionize.  On April 27, a group of game developers behind the digital collectible card game Magic: The Gathering Arena announced the intent to form a union in affiliation with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The group is a part of the gaming studio Wizards of the Coast (WOTC), a division of Hasbro. The group, which is comi

Fast Company·Tech·3d ago
Breaking

Canonical's Bold Move Could TRANSFORM Linux Forever

One of the most popular Linux distributions is about to get an influx of AI features. As reported by Phoronix, Jon Seager, VP of engineering at Ubuntu developer Canonical, shared a blog post on Monday detailing plans to add AI features to the Linux distro over the next year. As the post states, the AI features "will come in two forms: first as a means of enhancing existing OS functionality with AI models in the background, and latterly in the form of 'AI native' features and workflows for those

The Verge·Tech·3d ago
Breaking

Memory Chip Makers Are SURGING—Here's Why

Shares of Micron and Sandisk jumped after Melius Research said in a report that demand for memory will remain strong through the end of the decade.

CNBC·Tech·3d ago

Supreme Court's Geofence Decision Could TRANSFORM Digital Privacy FOREVER

While the court battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI may draw more eyes Monday, another case getting underway could carry far broader implications for personal freedom. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a case that will determine the legality of geofencing, a technique law enforcement uses to mine location history data to identify who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved. Geofencing, in essence, draws a virtual perimeter around a crime scene. The government t

Fast Company·Tech·3d ago

Spotify's Latest Move Could TRANSFORM How You Consume Media

Starting today, you can use Spotify to knock out a 10-minute Pilates session, a weighted glutes circuit, or a bit of morning yoga.  The music platform just announced its first foray into the fitness world (not counting the 150 million user-generated playlists on the app, of course). Under the new “Fitness” section, all users will be able to access a library of content, including follow-along videos, from popular fitness creators like Chloe Ting and Yoga with Kassandra. The new feature also inclu

Fast Company·Tech·3d ago

Elon Musk's Explosive Trial Exposes OpenAI's HIDDEN Power Struggle

Elon Musk trial against Sam Altman to reveal OpenAI power struggle  Reuters Judge in Musk v. Altman seats nine-person jury. Opening arguments start Tuesday  CNBC Elon Musk’s long-awaited courtroom battle with Sam Altman poised to spill Silicon Valley dirt  New York Post The unflattering secrets revealed so far in Elon Musk’s latest legal feud  The Washington Post Elon Musk and Sam Altman Bring OpenAI Trial Spectacle to Oakland  The New York Times

Google News·Tech·3d ago

The Courtroom Battle That Could RESHAPE AI's Future Forever

After a yearslong legal feud, Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are heading to trial this week in Northern California in a case that could have sweeping consequences. Ahead of OpenAI’s highly anticipated IPO, the court could rule on whether the company is allowed to exist as a for-profit enterprise and might even oust…

MIT Technology Review·Tech·3d ago
Business

Wall Street Braces as Oil Climbs and Markets SHIFT Direction

U.S. stock-index futures dropped on Sunday as oil prices rose, ahead of a key week for Wall Street following record highs for the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

MarketWatch·Business·4d ago

A Neuroscientist Just Revealed the EMPATHY Secret Great Managers Know

Managing people is about helping people tap into underutilized reserves and overlooked skills that are indigenous to them, not fixing their habits.  The people you manage naturally look to you for answers. They might even ask you to tell them what to do, which creates two major problems: If you tell them what to do, and even if you’re right, they won’t learn anything. If you give clear instructions regarding what to do and things still go wrong, they more than likely will blame you for the resul

Fast Company·Business·4d ago

Why Your Workplace Habit Is SABOTAGING Productivity

As a leadership consultant who helps organizations understand how to apply artistic thinking, one of the lessons I have learned is one of the basic differences between the artistic practice and the business practice—in the former, questioning is the way of life, in the latter answers are the way to go. Artists ask “why” constantly. Why does this exist? Why are things the way they are? Why are we doing it this way? That relentless questioning is how they push past convention—and it’s the engine o

Fast Company·Business·4d ago

HSBC Reconsiders Private School Benefits for Hong Kong Bankers

Hundreds of senior staff in territory benefit from nearly £30,000-a-year grant per child not available to staff in group’s other hubs HSBC is reportedly reviewing a perk that covers school fees for bankers in Hong Kong as part of a big overhaul of the bank under chief executive Georges Elhedery. Europe’s largest bank is considering whether to scrap the perk for new employees or make changes to total compensation, Bloomberg News reported. No decisions have been made yet. Continue reading...

The Guardian·Business·3d ago

Why Women Over 50 Are OUTPERFORMING Men in Business

When Meryl Rosenthal and her cofounder started a human capital and workplace transformation consultancy in 2005, she was 41 years old. Nine years later, her cofounder left for personal reasons, rendering Rosenthal—by then age 50—a so-called solopreneur.  Being a woman of that age and running a business on her own certainly came with challenges. One, she says, was that younger HR and business leaders tended to assume she didn’t have the necessary expertise because her background had not squarely

Fast Company·Business·3d ago

Why Venture Capitalists Keep FLIP-FLOPPING on What's Next

I have a confession to make. I keep a secret document in my Google Drive titled “Fund Theses That Piss Me Off.” And every time I read about a venture capital fund with a generic, meaningless, or buzzwordy thesis that manages to raise a bunch of money regardless, I copy and paste it into my burn pile. This is how I started to notice a couple of years back how sometimes VCs will make dramatic changes to their thesis and investing focus. And it happens not just at a fund level, but across whole chu

Fast Company·Business·3d ago

How Garage Beer Designed Its Delightfully Retro Glass Bottles

Garage Beer just got a packaging update that looks like a throwback. The light beer company, which became a household name after football stars Jason and Travis Kelce backed the brand in 2024, debuted its first-ever glass bottles on April 13. Instead of a standard long-neck bottle, Garage opted for a retro, stubby form factor. It has almost the exact same dimensions as a regular aluminum can, but manufactured in satisfyingly hefty dark-brown glass.  The new bottle comes from its unique marketing

Fast Company·Business·3d ago

KitKat's Newest Product Is... a Faraday CAGE?

KitKat’s newest invention isn’t a chunky bar, or an F1 car-shaped chocolate, or even a branded ice cream. It’s a KitKat wrapper that blocks your cell phone signal.  The product is called “Break Mode,” and it was produced via a collaboration between KitKat Panama and the creative agency Ogilvy Colombia. It looks like an oversized KitKat wrapper, but it’s actually a Faraday cage, or a conductive enclosure designed to block electromagnetic fields. While Faraday cages are most commonly used in medic

Fast Company·Business·3d ago

One CEO Just Revealed Why UNIONS Are Her Secret Weapon

Thank you for reading Modern CEO. Before we dive into this week’s topic, please check out our first livestreamed event exclusively for Modern CEO subscribers: On Monday, May 18, at 1 p.m. ET, I’m hosting The CEO’s Guide to AI. Matt Fitzpatrick, CEO of Invisible Technologies, will help leaders understand where AI can have an impact—and what’s hype. You can RSVP here, and if you’re not already a subscriber, you can sign up here. And if you have questions for Matt, you can submit them to stephaniem

Fast Company·Business·3d ago

Designers Are Better Entrepreneurs Than They REALIZE

If you’ve spent meaningful time in a corporate design role, you’ve probably received some version of this feedback at least once: you’re difficult. Too opinionated. Not a team player. You push back too much. You care too much about things that aren’t your call. I’ve heard this feedback described, almost word for word, by hundreds of designers across industries and career levels. And what strikes me every time is how consistently it describes not a liability, but a set of entrepreneurial instinct

Fast Company·Business·3d ago

Marketecture Media Taps New Chief Commercial Officer

Marketecture Media, a publishing and live event outfit that focuses on the nexus of media and technology, has recruited Jackelyn Keller to serve as chief revenue officer as the company looks to scale its business events and content operations. The company just completed a $1 million seed funding round designed to help it expand its […]

Variety·Business·3d ago
Breaking

Amazon Just Acquired Oprah's PODCAST Empire

Oprah Winfrey's video podcast, Book Club, and Favorite Things are headed to Amazon, according to reports from The New York Times and Variety. Starting in July, The Oprah Podcast will get new episodes twice per week, instead of once, debuting across Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Music, Audible, and Fire TV channels. The show will still appear on YouTube and other streaming platforms, but it will join Amazon's library of celebrity-helmed shows under its Wondery brand, including New Heights with Jason

The Verge·Business·3d ago

Students Are Ditching Traditional Careers for AI-PROOF Majors

Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she’d learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations. The basic skills she was learning in things like statistical analysis and coding can now easily be automated. “Everyone has a fear that entry-level jobs will be taken by AI,” said the 20-year-old at Miami Uni

Fast Company·Business·3d ago

Pizza Hut's MASSIVE Shutdown Reveals Troubling Retail Trend

Yum Brands is delivering on its promise to shutter hundreds of Pizza Hut locations.  Three months after the fast-food giant announced its intention to close 250 underperforming Pizza Hut restaurants during the first half of 2026, the chain’s U.S. footprint appears to be notably smaller, according to a Fast Company analysis.  A review of local media reports, online review platforms such as Yelp and Google Reviews, and Pizza Hut’s own store locator tool has found more than 50 locations that have c

Fast Company·Business·3d ago
Breaking

TelevisaUnivision Shakes Up Ad Sales as TV Upfront APPROACHES

Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivison unveiled a surprise overhaul of its ad-sales structure Monday — with just weeks to go before the TV industry opens its annual “upfront” marketplace. The company replaced Tim Naividad, who had been in place since June of 2025, with a veteran internal choice, John Kozack, who has worked at TelevisaUnivision over […]

Variety·Business·3d ago

Legacy Consulting Firms Face Their PERFECT Storm

Scan the headlines and you couldn’t blame anyone for thinking AI portends the consulting profession’s imminent demise. Yes, artificial intelligence is automating large portions of knowledge work, but AI is only one of many forces creating the perfect storm currently bearing down on Big Consulting’s long-standing business model. Higher interest rates and macroeconomic volatility tightened professional services budgets, forcing executives to scrutinize consulting spend. And clients themselves are

Fast Company·Business·3d ago

The CPG Hype Cycle Is BROKEN—Here's the Fix

In the fast-paced world of consumer packaged goods (CPG), innovation has become one of the most overused—and misunderstood—terms in our vocabulary. Walking the halls of Expo West this year, the sheer scale of innovation on display is staggering. Every aisle promises a new solution to our food system’s woes—higher protein, added fiber, or the latest superfood infusion. Yet a troubling question persists: How much of this is actual food innovation, and how much is marketing dressed up as engineerin

Fast Company·Business·3d ago

Your Company Isn't Slow—It's STUCK

For years, leaders have treated transformation as a question of strategy and technology. Do we have the right plan? The right tools? The right talent? Most leadership teams think they have a speed problem. They don’t. They have a friction problem. Not the obvious kinds, like failed systems or bad strategy. Friction is quieter, far more pervasive, and seems innocuous. But friction, the invisible drag embedded in how organizations structure work, make decisions, and align teams, is becoming a mate

Fast Company·Business·3d ago

The Feedback You're NOT Giving Costs More Than You THINK

If you’ve been avoiding giving feedback to someone on your team, you’re not alone. You’re in good company. Well . . . common company, at least. Most managers aren’t avoiding feedback because they don’t care. It’s because it feels awkward and uncomfortable, and they’re hoping things will somehow get better on their own. Spoiler alert: they almost never do. {"blockType":"mv-promo-block","data":{"imageDesktopUrl":"https:\/\/images.fastcompany.com\/image\/upload\/f_webp,q_auto,c_fit\/wp-cms-2\/2026\

Fast Company·Business·3d ago

Why Workers Are Now Accepting HALF Their Salary

After a few months of job hunting, I drastically reduced my time on TikTok and Instagram. LinkedIn became my preferred social media app, less for entertainment and more for anything that looked like it might turn into a paycheck. A couple of weeks ago, I stepped away from the search and fired up Threads, hoping to find something lighter. I didn’t. Instead, I stumbled upon a job posting that was trending for all of the wrong reasons. The post sought a remote full-time creative strategist to join

Fast Company·Business·3d ago

Companies Are Using NEW Tactics to Force Employees Out

In October 2024, I wrote that the tech industry was entering an era of silent firing. Jobs were not being eliminated overnight, but subtly reshaped in ways that encouraged attrition, as companies quietly prepared for large-scale automation. At the time, this was largely a warning. With age, it looks more like a pattern. Amazon’s January 2026 announcement of 16,000 layoffs brings corporate staff reductions to roughly 10% of its workforce. Publicly, leadership has been careful to separate these cu

Fast Company·Business·3d ago
Breaking

Supreme Court Splits on Bayer's BILLION-Dollar Roundup Liability Crisis

US Supreme Court split over Bayer's fight against Roundup lawsuits  Reuters Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Landmark Roundup Weedkiller Case  The New York Times A Supreme Court case over pesticides is bringing out the ‘MAHA moms’ — and threats of consequences for the midterms  CNN MAHA is mad. Its alliance with Trump is about to face its biggest test  CNBC LISTEN: Supreme Court considers case on Roundup weed killer cancer warning labels  PBS

Google News·Business·3d ago

How Middle Eastern Funds Just Gained CONTROL of Hollywood

Paramount Skydance said the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery will be 49.5% owned by foreign investors, with about 38.5% of the equity in the new company held by a trio of Middle Eastern funds. In a filing Monday with the FCC, Paramount said Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will have a 15.1% equity stake; the United […]

Variety·Business·3d ago

How a Tech Giant Got Millions While Creating ALMOST Nothing

In 2024, JPMorgan Chase applied to receive financial assistance from Rockland County, New York, in order to expand a data center in Orangeburg, a hamlet of under 4,300 people. The development agency approved the assistance, which totaled nearly $77 million in state and local tax breaks for the project. In return, documents show, the company said the expansion would create just one full-time job. Now, government accountability group Reinvent Albany has called out the deal as “the largest governme

Fast Company·Business·3d ago
Politics

Trump Reclassifies Medical Cannabis But LEGAL Status Still Uncertain

Flowers, also known as buds, grow at the top of a mature marijuana plant on a farm owned and operated by Qualla Enterprises, LLC in Cherokee, NC. Image credit: Charlotte Observer/Getty Images An executive order signed by the Trump administration reclassifies medical cannabis as a less dangerous drug. Although this does not legalize cannabis under federal law, it marks a significant shift in policy. The change will provide significant tax breaks for businesses that sell cannabis and ease barr

Healthline·Politics·4d ago

Democrats' New Congressional Map Gets CRITICAL Court Approval

Virginia court declines to block Democrats from using new voter-approved congressional map  Democracy Docket Trump brings his nonsense about mail-in ballots to Republicans’ Virginia defeat  CNN How Obama’s Gerrymandering Pivot Opened a New Strategic Front for Democrats  WSJ AG Jay Jones appeals ruling that blocked certification of Virginia redistricting votes  wset.com JONATHAN TURLEY: Virginia Democrats' map scheme faces judgment at the high court  Fox News

Google News·Politics·4d ago
Breaking

What Trump Officials Were REALLY Targeted For at D.C. Dinner

White House says suspect in Correspondents’ Dinner shooting wanted to target Trump officials  CNN Trump lashes out at "60 Minutes" for asking about gunman manifesto allegations  Axios ‘Shots Fired!’: Inside the Pandemonium at the Washington Hilton  The New York Times A Dark New Litmus Test for Power in Washington  The Atlantic Trump uses the Correspondents' dinner shooting to renew his White House ballroom push  NBC News

Google News·Politics·4d ago

What a Dying Senator Wants America to Know BEFORE It's Too Late

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, reflects on family, faith and the future of America  CBS News Ben Sasse on the Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America  CBS News “60 MINUTES” AND SPECIAL EDITION OF “THINGS THAT MATTER” TO FEATURE FORMER SENATOR BEN SASSE IN CONVERSATION WITH SCOTT PELLEY  Paramount Press Express Ben Sasse Credits Clinical Trial Drug for Significant Tumor Reduction  asatunews.co.id Need To Inspire Your Leadership? Try A Dose Of Mortality  Forbes

Google News·Politics·4d ago
Breaking

What Happened At The White House Dinner That Has Washington REELING

Washington in shock after White House press dinner shooting: ‘an angry, polarized nation’  The Guardian Most Guests Ducked for Cover. This Man Munched on His Burrata Salad.  The New York Times ‘I don’t expect forgiveness’: Authorities review writings of California teacher suspected of shooting  CNN A Dark New Litmus Test for Power in Washington  The Atlantic Shooting suspect critical of Trump  altoonamirror.com

Google News·Politics·4d ago
Breaking

What We Know About the Suspect Behind the CORRESPONDENTS' Dinner Attack

Correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect called himself ‘friendly federal assassin’  The Washington Post ‘I don’t expect forgiveness’: Authorities review writings of California teacher suspected of shooting  CNN Most Guests Ducked for Cover. This Man Munched on His Burrata Salad.  The New York Times A Dark New Litmus Test for Power in Washington  The Atlantic Shooting suspect critical of Trump  altoonamirror.com

Google News·Politics·4d ago
Breaking

Trump's Heated Response Reveals What '60 Minutes' Asked Him

Trump lashes out at "60 Minutes" for asking about gunman manifesto allegations  Axios Trump Calls Interviewer A 'Disgrace' For Reading WHCD Shooter’s Manifesto  Forbes Trump lashes out at questions over shooter’s manifesto and blames Democrats for political violence: Live updates  The Independent Read the full transcript of Norah O'Donnell's interview with President Trump here  CBS News Trump to Appear on '60 Minutes' After Correspondents Dinner Shooting  Variety

Google News·Politics·4d ago

California Billionaire Tax Clears Major HURDLE Toward Ballot

California Billionaire Tax Has Signatures Needed for Ballot, Backers Say  The New York Times Taxing Ownership – John O. McGinnis  Law & Liberty Wealth, millionaire tax push spreads to more states — but the trend presents a 'challenge,' expert says  CNBC California billionaire tax musters enough signatures for November showdown  The San Francisco Standard Billionaire-tax backers say they have enough signatures — times two — to qualify for ballot  Los Angeles Times

Google News·Politics·4d ago
Breaking

U.S. Government Gold Ended Up in a Drug Cartel's HANDS

Three reporters followed supply chains to reveal that the U.S. Mint buys gold that comes from foreign pawn shops and drug dealers, then claims it is from the United States.

The New York Times·Politics·3d ago

German Leader Accuses US of HUMILIATION in Iran Crisis

Merz says US 'humiliated,' lacks strategy in Iran conflict  DW.com ‘Clearly stronger’: Germany’s Merz says Iran ‘humiliated’ US in its war  Al Jazeera Trump Being ‘Humiliated’ in Iran Talks, German Chancellor Says  Bloomberg.com Live updates: German leader says US ‘humiliated’ by Iran  NewsNation Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall  Reuters

Google News·Politics·3d ago
Breaking

Melania Trump Demands ABC Take Action Against Late-Night Host Over 'HATEFUL' Content

Melania Trump is urging ABC to “take a stand” against Jimmy Kimmel, claiming his “hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country.” Two days before the White House Correspondents Dinner was evacuated due to a shooter, Kimmel parodied hosting the event on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and jokingly addressed that First Lady Melania had […]

Variety·Politics·3d ago
Breaking

Melania Trump Demands ABC Take ACTION Over Kimmel

Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke  BBC Melania Trump calls for ABC to take action against Jimmy Kimmel following ‘expectant widow’ joke  WSAZ Melania Calls for Kimmel Cancellation After “Expectant Widow” Joke, Tells ABC to “Take a Stand”  The Hollywood Reporter Melania Blames Husband’s Sworn TV Enemy for WHCA Shooting  The Daily Beast Melania Trump rips WHCA sketch recorded before shooting: ‘Kimmel hides behind ABC’  The Hill

Google News·Politics·3d ago

The Redistricting Battle Takes a CRITICAL Turn

All eyes are on Florida and Virginia, where a special session and courtroom proceedings set for this week factor into the battle for the House in the midterms.

The New York Times·Politics·3d ago
Breaking

Trump and Melania's Demand Could SILENCE Late-Night Comedy

Two days before the White House Correspondents' dinner ended in gunfire, Kimmel delivered a mock Correspondents' dinner speech during a sketch on his show. The first lady said it was "corrosive."

NPR·Politics·3d ago

Supreme Court Weighs CONTROVERSIAL Police Tracking Powers

Supreme Court Reviews Police Use of Cell Location Data to Find Criminals  The New York Times Supreme Court sounds likely to allow police to continue search smartphone data  USA Today Ingenious? Orwellian? Or both? Supreme Court considers constitutionality of 'geofence' warrants  NPR Supreme Court debates whether police may seek sweeping cellphone location data in investigations  CNN Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects  San Francisco

Google News·Politics·3d ago
Breaking

Assassination Attempt at Elite Dinner Exposes CRITICAL Security Gaps

Alleged correspondents' dinner shooter is charged with trying to assassinate Trump  NPR Facts compete with conspiracy theories after WHCD attack  CNN Correspondents' Dinner suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump  Axios National Trust rejects Trump demand to drop ballroom suit in wake of shooting  The Washington Post

Google News·Politics·3d ago
Breaking

Banks Face a DANGEROUS Moment of Weakened Rules

I am testifying before the House Committee on Financial Services, Tuesday April 28 at 10am, about why this is a terrible time to weaken bank regulations.

Forbes Business·Politics·3d ago
Breaking

Trump's ICE Rebrand Plan Is Already BACKFIRING

President Donald Trump’s latest idea to rename a government agency could give one of his most disliked policies a much more pleasant-sounding name. That might not work out as planned, though. Trump shared a social media post on Sunday highlighting a woman’s suggestion that he rename U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, as National Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or NICE, “so the media has to say NICE agents all day every day.” “GREAT IDEA!!! DO IT. President DJT” Trump wrote. T

Fast Company·Politics·3d ago

WHCD Shooting Suspect Now Faces ASSASSINATION Attempt Charges

WHCD shooting suspect faces assassination attempt, firearms charges  Politico ‘I don’t expect forgiveness’: Authorities review writings of California teacher suspected of shooting  CNN Ballroom funding in party-line package a no-go  Politico Obama sets internet ablaze with 'sick' reaction to the 'motive' of WHCD shooter  Yahoo Republicans Push for Trump’s White House Ballroom After Gala Attack  The New York Times

Google News·Politics·3d ago

DeSantis Just Unveiled a New Congressional Map—GOP's STRATEGY Revealed

DeSantis unveils new GOP-friendly congressional map on eve of special session  Politico Ron DeSantis unveils new Florida congressional map that would give the GOP an extra four seats  Fox News DeSantis Proposes Florida House Map That Could Add Four Republican Seats  The New York Times Florida’s Republican governor unveils plan for redrawn congressional maps  The Guardian DeSantis proposes new US House map for Florida aiming to flip four seats for Republicans  CNN

Google News·Politics·3d ago
Breaking

What Investigators Just Found On Bluesky About The White House SHOOTER

Federal authorities are looking into whether Cole Tomas Allen posted on Bluesky as “coldforce,” who wrote and promoted liberal views that did not stand out on the left-leaning platform.

The New York Times·Politics·3d ago

Billionaire Tax Backers Just Hit A MAJOR Milestone

Billionaire-tax backers say they have enough signatures to qualify for ballot  Los Angeles Times California Billionaire Tax Has Signatures Needed for Ballot, Backers Say  The New York Times Billionaire tax proposal in California is on track to qualify for the ballot, backers say  KCRA California billionaire tax proposal garners enough signatures to head to ballot  The Guardian California Billionaires Tax Scores Enough Signatures For Ballot, Organizers Say  Forbes

Google News·Politics·3d ago
International

Netanyahu's Political Rivals Unite for Historic 2026 SHOWDOWN

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announce united run under Bennett in 2026 elections  The Times of Israel Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections  The New York Times Launching joint slate, Bennett and Lapid promise ‘the era of division is over’  The Times of Israel Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election  Reuters Former Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections  Al Jazeera

Google News·International·4d ago

Mali's Defence Minister KILLED as Insurgent Attacks Escalate

Car bomb kills Sadio Camara at home during coordinated assaults by rebel groups including West African al-Qaida affiliate Mali’s defence minister was killed in an attack on his residence, the government said on Sunday, a high-profile fatality during coordinated assaults staged the previous day by insurgents including the West African affiliate of al-Qaida. A car laden with explosives driven by a suicide attacker drove into Sadio Camara’s residence in the town of Kati, the spokesperson, Issa Ousm

The Guardian·International·4d ago

Chernobyl Anniversary Marked by DEADLY New Strikes

Strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill at least 16 on Chernobyl anniversary  AP News 40 Years After the Meltdown, War Layers Another Disaster on Chernobyl  The New York Times Rare photos from the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster  Reuters Chernobyl’s wildlife: the real story isn’t the presence of radiation – it’s the absence of humans  The Conversation Pope calls for peaceful use of nuclear energy on Chernobyl 40th anniversary  Vatican News

Google News·International·4d ago

Mali's Defence Minister ASSASSINATED in Coordinated Attacks

Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed during coordinated attacks  Al Jazeera Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks  BBC Malian defense minister killed in attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases  PBS Mali's defence minister reported dead in major weekend assault  Reuters Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Launch Major Attacks on Cities Across Mali  The New York Times

Google News·International·4d ago

U.S. Strike On Suspected Narco Vessel Marks ESCALATION In Campaign

Military video shows boat moving swiftly in water before explosion leaves it in flames The US military said on Sunday three men were killed when it struck a boat it claimed was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations” in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. This latest strike – which follows dozens of similar attacks on alleged drug boats in recent months – brings the US campaign’s death toll to at least 185, according to a tally compiled by Agence France-Presse. Continue reading...

The Guardian·International·4d ago

Mali's Defense Chief KILLED As Jihadis Seize Military Control

Malian defense chief is killed as jihadis and rebels seize towns and military bases  AP News Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks  BBC Malian defense minister killed in attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases  PBS Mali's defence minister reported dead in major weekend assault  Reuters Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Launch Major Attacks on Cities Across Mali  The New York Times

Google News·International·4d ago

U.S. Military Strike in Pacific Leaves 3 DEAD

The United States has carried out dozens of boat strikes since September against people the Trump administration accuses of smuggling drugs.

The New York Times·International·4d ago

Rome's Colosseum Revamp Reveals a HIDDEN History

The southern side of the Colosseum in Rome has just undergone a subtle but much-needed facelift. This side of the world-famous monument is where the empire’s elite once entered the grand amphitheater to watch gladiators fight to the death, and where a series of earthquakes over its nearly 2,000-year lifespan have chewed away at the structure. Through deep archaeological research and a clever architectural intervention, the ancient monument’s original layout has been restored after centuries of d

Fast Company·International·3d ago
Breaking

King Charles's U.S. Visit Arrives at CRITICAL Moment

Not since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, traveled to Washington after the Suez Crisis has a visit by the British monarch come at such a fraught point in Anglo-American relations.

The New York Times·International·3d ago
Breaking

Iran's Top Diplomat in Russia as U.S. Peace Talks STALL

Live updates: Iran’s top diplomat in Russia for Putin meeting as US peace talks stall  CNN Iran War News Live Updates: Trump Says Iran Peace Talks Can Happen by Phone  WSJ Putin tells visiting Iranian FM Moscow will do ‘everything’ to help secure Mideast peace  The Times of Israel Iran’s Foreign Minister Is in Russia for Talks With Putin on Middle East War  The New York Times Iran’s flurry of diplomacy, as Trump insists U.S. has ‘the cards’  NPR

Google News·International·3d ago

Putin's African Power Play Just Hit a CRITICAL Setback

Russian backing for the ruling junta has not stopped rebel fighters striking significant blows in recent days When Assimi Goïta, the leader of Mali’s military junta, sat down with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, in the Kremlin last summer, it symbolised Moscow’s commanding sway over Mali at the expense of the west. As the two men spoke, roughly 3,500 miles to the south, about 2,000 Russian troops were propping up the regime in the landlocked desert country, as part of Moscow’s broader pus

The Guardian·International·3d ago
Breaking

Iran's Diplomatic Push Signals Trump's NEXT Move

Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump insists U.S. has 'the cards'  NPR Iran war live: ‘US achieved none of its war goals’ – Araghchi at Putin meet  Al Jazeera Putin meets Iran’s top diplomat, commits to deep ties  The Hill Iran's foreign minister meets Putin in Russia as Israel continues strikes in Lebanon  BBC Iran foreign minister presses on with regional tour despite Trump canceling envoys’ visit  CNN

Google News·International·3d ago
Breaking

60 Nations Just Made a HISTORIC Move—Without America

60 Countries to Meet on Phasing Out Fossil Fuels but Are Excluding the U.S.  The New York Times World’s greenest countries eye drilling as fix for Iran crisis  politico.eu Clean energy switch must not be excuse to plunder Indigenous lands, say leaders  The Guardian Nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices  Reuters Colombia hosts first meeting to quit fossil fuels as energy crisis worsens  Financial Times

Google News·International·3d ago

Bomb Blast Kills 21 in Colombia Days Before Critical ELECTIONS

Dissident Farc faction blamed for attack on Pan-American Highway that also injured 36 people in south-western region The death toll in a Colombian highway bombing blamed on cocaine-trafficking rebels has risen to 21, the government said on Monday, in the country’s worst attack on civilians in decades and just ahead of elections. The attack on Saturday left 56 injured and buses and vans mangled on the Pan-American Highway, in the restive south-western Cauca department. Continue reading...

The Guardian·International·3d ago

Iran Demands BLOCKADE Lifted Before Nuclear Talks Can Resume

Iran War News Live Updates: Iran Wants Deal to Lift Hormuz Blockade That Postpones Nuclear Talks  WSJ Iran would reopen Strait of Hormuz, postpone nuclear talks if U.S. lifts blockade and war ends: Reports  CNBC Middle East crisis live: Iran ‘offers to end chokehold on strait of Hormuz’  The Guardian Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz if US Lifts Its Blockade and the War Ends, Officials Say  Military.com Iran offers U.S. deal to reopen strait but postpone nuclear talks  Axios

Google News·International·3d ago

Tourist Dies After Shocking Incident at Egyptian Snake Show

Man, 57, was watching snake-charming show when reptile crawled into his trousers, say German police A German tourist has died after a snake crawled into his trousers and bit him as he watched a show in Egypt on a family holiday, police in Germany have said. The 57-year-old man was watching the snake-charming show at a hotel in Hurghada, a popular beach holiday destination on the Red Sea, in early April. Continue reading...

The Guardian·International·3d ago

Mexico Just Sent a WARNING to the US About Repeating a Controversial OPERATION

Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico was not aware of US participation until four officials were killed in car crash Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, said on Monday that her government told the United States, in a diplomatic note, that the unauthorized presence of US officials at an anti-narcotics operation in the northern state of Chihuahua should not be repeated. The incident came to light after two US officials, along with two Mexican officials, were killed in a car crash on 19 April after the

The Guardian·International·3d ago

Japanese Companies Are QUIETLY Taking Over America's Housing

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. There was a five-week window this spring during which four different U.S. homebuilders—one of them publicly traded, Tri Pointe Homes—were acquired by Japanese firms. At the time, ResiClub estimated that, once those deals close, Japanese firms would control more than 5.5% of the U.S. single-family homebuilding market. This wave of Japanese firms buying U.S. homebuilders isn’t just a

Fast Company·International·3d ago
Breaking

Iran's SHOCKING Move Could Reshape Middle East Power Dynamics Overnight

In its latest offer delivered on Sunday, Iran proposed opening the key waterway to shipping traffic and lifting the U.S. blockade, while postponing the thornier nuclear issue until later.

The New York Times·International·3d ago
Breaking

King Charles Arranges SECRET Trump Meeting to Avoid DIPLOMATIC Disaster

King Charles to meet Trump off camera over fears of Zelenskyy-style clash  The Guardian Trump Live Updates: King Charles and Queen Camilla Arrive in Washington  The New York Times King Charles’s rare state visit offers U.K. a chance to mend ties with Trump  The Washington Post Tea, Scones and Geopolitics: What to Know About King Charles’s U.S. Visit  WSJ King Charles III arrives in United States on a delicate mission to restore U.K.-U.S. relationship  TribLIVE.com

Google News·International·3d ago
Breaking

U.S. and Iran's Dangerous STANDOFF Just Sent Oil Markets Into CHAOS

Live Updates: Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate  CBS News Iran reportedly proposes Hormuz Strait deal to U.S. Here’s where things stand — and what’s next for markets  CNBC Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say  AP News Iran offers U.S. deal to reopen strait but postpone nuclear talks  Axios April 24: Trump says Iran to make offer aimed at meeting US demands, as Iranian FM arrives in Pakistan  The Times o

Google News·International·3d ago

North Korea's Execution SURGE During COVID Reveals Dark REALITY

Regime used its isolation after closing borders to escalate killings when global scrutiny disappeared, NGO claims North Korea dramatically increased its use of the death penalty after closing its borders during the Covid-19 pandemic, using its isolation to escalate killings when international scrutiny disappeared, according to a report mapping 13 years of executions under the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un. The number of documented cases of executions and death sentences increased by 117% in the

The Guardian·International·3d ago

Gunmen Kill 29 at Nigerian Football Pitch in DEVASTATING Attack

Attack in Adamawa state continues wave of violence across the country, including armed raid on orphanage in Kogi Gunmen have killed at least 29 people in north-east Nigeria, a state governor said on Monday, with local people saying the attackers targeted young people gathered at a football pitch, the latest bout of deadly unrest in Africa’s most populous nation. The attack on Sunday occurred in Adamawa state, which borders Cameroon, and is a hotspot for violence by jihadists and criminal gangs.

The Guardian·International·3d ago
Science

Japan's Bear Crisis: Why Nature's ALARM Bells Are Ringing

Woman’s body found in Iwate prefecture last week, soon after a police officer was injured in bear attack nearby Rested but famished bears emerging from hibernation in Japan are already coming into contact with humans, with the pace of sightings outstripping that seen in 2025, a record year for bear attacks. According to media reports, the animals have been spotted with surprising frequency in urban areas in the country’s north-east, with authorities urging caution among people planning to spend

The Guardian·Science·4d ago
Breaking

Your Eyes Trace Back to an Ancient CYCLOPS Discovery

A bizarre, cyclops-like creature from nearly 600 million years ago may hold the key to how your eyes—and even your sleep cycle—evolved. Scientists have discovered that all vertebrates, including humans, trace their vision back to a single light-sensitive “median eye” perched atop a worm-like ancestor’s head. As this ancient animal shifted from a sedentary to a more active lifestyle, it lost and then reinvented its vision, eventually giving rise to the paired, image-forming eyes we rely on today.

Science Daily·Science·3d ago

Artemis II Reignites SPACE Exploration for Everyone, Not Just the Wealthy

Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert, who co-created “For All Mankind” and now its spin-off “Star City” with Ronald D. Moore, are adamant that people are dreaming of space exploration again. “With the Artemis II launch that just happened, I felt that excitement again. It wasn’t about space tourism; it wasn’t about the wealthy. It was […]

Variety·Science·3d ago

How Prefab Homes Are TRANSFORMING Disaster Recovery

Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people seeking to rebuild in disaster-prone regions are turning away from stick-builds and embracing prefabricated homes that can withstand fire and extreme weather.

NPR·Science·3d ago

Southern China Braces for Catastrophic FLOODING as Storms Intensify

Heatwaves reach 45C across India as unseasonably cold weather affects parts of central Canada Widespread heavy rain is sweeping over southern China. By Wednesday, rainfall totals are expected to exceed 100mm across many parts of Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan provinces, and in some areas as much as 150-200mm. As a result, the Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management have been holding meetings with meteorol

The Guardian·Science·3d ago

Scientists Finally Crack the Code Behind the Ocean's MYSTERIOUS Golden Orb

A mysterious “golden orb” found more than two miles deep in the Gulf of Alaska left scientists baffled for over two years, sparking wild speculation about its origins. After an intensive investigation combining deep-sea expertise, microscopic analysis, and advanced DNA sequencing, researchers finally cracked the case. The strange object turned out not to be an egg, sponge, or anything alien, but the remains of tissue from a giant deep-sea anemone.

Science Daily·Science·3d ago

This Tiny Survivor Changed EVERYTHING After the Dinosaurs Vanished

A newly discovered prehistoric mammal may hold clues to how life survived the dinosaur-killing extinction. The tiny species, Cimolodon desosai, lived 75 million years ago and had traits—like a small body and varied diet—that likely boosted survival odds. Found in Baja California, the fossil includes rare skeletal remains that reveal how it moved and lived. Researchers believe its lineage helped mammals endure one of Earth’s deadliest events.

Science Daily·Science·3d ago
Health

These Popular Diabetes Drugs Just TRANSFORMED Heart Disease Outcomes

GLP-1 drugs containing tirzepatide significantly reduce cardiovascular risks in people with serious heart conditions. Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP via Getty Images GLP-1 weight loss medications containing tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) can reduce heart-related health risks for people with serious heart conditions, according to new research. Experts say the heart health benefits are produced by the drugs’ ability to help people lose weight and control blood sugar levels. People using these medi

Healthline·Health·4d ago

This Hidden Ingredient in Your Food May Be SABOTAGING Your Metabolism

Research shows that fructose, especially in ultra-processed foods, may increase the risk of metabolic diseases. Image Credit: Ivan Solis/Stocksy A recent study has shown that fructose plays a role in driving disease.  The research shows that the effects fructose can have on the body may be associated with metabolic syndrome.  Understanding the effects of fructose on the body may help develop new strategies to prevent and treat metabolic diseases.  Fructose is a simple sugar that is found bot

Healthline·Health·4d ago

FDA Pulls Anxiety Medication Batch Over Alarming EFFECTIVENESS Problem

The FDA issued a nationwide recall of Xanax XR for failing to meet dissolution specifications. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The FDA has issued a report regarding the voluntary recall of a single lot of Xanax XR. Viatris has recalled 3-milligram tablets in 60-tablet bottles with the lot number 8177156. The company reports that this lot failed to meet dissolution specifications. Experts say this could cause the pills to not be as effective in controlling symptoms. They advise t

Healthline·Health·4d ago

Man May Be CURED of HIV After Groundbreaking Stem Cell Procedure

A man in Norway was “functionally cured” of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother. PER Images/Stocksy A man in Norway has achieved long-term HIV remission after a stem cell transplant, adding to a small but growing group of similar cases. Researchers say rare genetic factors, immune responses, and medication appear to work together to eliminate hidden HIV reservoirs. While not a practical cure for most people, these cases are helping scientists better understand the com

Healthline·Health·4d ago

Olympic Champion Reveals the RECOVERY Secret Nobody Talks About

Track and field star Allyson Felix shares rest and recovery tips and explains why motherhood inspired her to advocate for paid leave. Allyson Felix, mom of two and the most decorated track and field athlete in U.S. history, understands the importance of rest and recovery. Photography courtesy of Allyson Felix When it comes to national policies around paid sick or family leave, the United States falls short compared to other developed countries. Around 28 million Americans lack access to pa

Healthline·Health·4d ago

The TikTok Trend That Could SERIOUSLY Harm Your Health

Egg coffee is going viral on social media, but experts say the trendy drink may come with food safety risks depending on how it is prepared. VU PHAM VAN/Getty Images Egg coffee, made with whipped egg yolks, sugar, and condensed milk, is going viral on social media platforms like TikTok. Experts warn that the drink may increase the risk of Salmonella contamination from raw or undercooked eggs. It can also be high in sugar and saturated fat. Simple swaps can make it safer and healthier. A swee

Healthline·Health·4d ago

Aspirin Won't Save You From Colorectal Cancer—But THIS Might

A new study demonstrates limited protective benefits for daily aspirin use and colorectal cancer risk. Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images Research suggests that daily low dose aspirin doesn’t appear to reduce a person’s risk of colorectal cancer. Frequent aspirin use may increase a person’s risk of bleeding in and around the brain. Experts say you can lower your colorectal cancer risk with lifestyle habits such as eating a plant-based diet, limiting alcohol consumption, and exercising daily. A

Healthline·Health·4d ago

How Long Your Digestion Takes Could RESHAPE Your Health

The time it takes for stool to transit through your body can affect your health. Image Credit: AUDSHULE/Stocksy Research suggests that the amount of time stool spends in your body may affect your overall health.  This may be due to changes in gut microbiomes associated with how quickly or slowly stool moves through the body.  An expert explains long-term health issues associated with slow digestion, chronic constipation, and chronic diarrhea.  The amount of time it takes for stool to move th

Healthline·Health·4d ago

The Sleep Tracking Habit That's Actually WORSENING Your Insomnia

Research shows that using sleep apps may increase stress in people with insomnia. Image Credit: janiecbros/Getty Images A recent study has found that the use of sleep apps may lead to negative effects in people with insomnia.  The researchers also note that sleep apps may not give an accurate image of your sleep.  Some researchers believe that constant sleep monitoring may lead to orthosomnia. A rising interest in sleep health and the availability of sleep apps have led to a significant incr

Healthline·Health·4d ago

Can Healthy Eating Actually INCREASE Your Cancer Risk?

A new study suggests that pesticides in fruits and veggies could be driving early onset lung cancer rates. Natalia Mishina/Stocksy A small study found that young nonsmokers who eat more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains are more likely to develop lung cancer than the general population. The researchers speculate that this could be due to pesticides used on crops. The study is small in sample size and does not prove causation, so experts caution against reducing fruits and vegetable intake.

Healthline·Health·4d ago

Marriage Could Lower Your Cancer Risk—Here's the CATCH

A recent study has linked being or having been married to a reduced cancer risk. Image Credit: Ivy Calder/Getty Images A recent study shows there may be a connection between those who are or have been married and reduced incidents of cancer.  This adds to a growing body of research that links marriage to improved health outcomes.  This is not to say that people must get or be married to have health and cancer benefits.  The concept of marriage is in flux in society. In fact, recent data show

Healthline·Health·4d ago
Breaking

Why Millions Taking Ozempic Might Experience UNEXPECTED Symptoms

A new study identified several overlooked side effects of GLP-1 drugs through self-reporting among Reddit users. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study found various “hidden” side effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, including chills, hot flashes, and irregular periods. The researchers used self-reported Reddit data to examine the real-world effects of these medications.  An expert weighs in on why hidden side effects, such as Ozempic chills, may occur. GLP-1 medications, like

Healthline·Health·4d ago

Millions of Eye Drops Just Got RECALLED—Check Your Medicine Cabinet

The FDA issued a voluntary recall of more than 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at major retailers like Walgreens and CVS. Hitoshi Nishimura/Getty Images More than 3.1 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops are being recalled due to concerns about sterility. While no illnesses have been reported, experts say recalls like this can erode public trust in medicine. A 2023 outbreak linked to eye drops resulted in more than 80 infections and four deaths in the United States. A California

Healthline·Health·4d ago

This Fruit Combination Could TRANSFORM Your Blood Pressure

A recent study suggests a daily avocado-mango combo may offer heart health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure. Nadine Greeff/Stocksy Eating one avocado and 1 cup of mango daily may improve blood vessel function in as little as 8 weeks, according to new research.  The avocado-mango combo was linked to better flow-mediated dilation in both men and women, with lower diastolic blood pressure more pronounced in men. Researchers say the benefits likely come from a mix of fiber, potassium, v

Healthline·Health·4d ago

One Workout Tweak Could Add YEARS to Your Lifespan

Mixing up your workouts might be the real secret to a longer life. Long-term research tracking over 100,000 people for more than three decades suggests that doing a variety of physical activities—rather than just more of the same—can significantly lower the risk of death. Interestingly, the benefits don’t keep rising endlessly; they seem to level off after a certain point, hinting at a “sweet spot” of activity.

Science Daily·Health·4d ago

Scientists Just Revealed Courage Isn't BORN—It's BUILT

On February 10, 1985, an imprisoned 66-year-old male serving a life sentence was offered a conditional release that would have reunited him with his wife and children, from whom he had been separated for 23 years. The prisoner turned down the offer. His name was Nelson Mandela. In a rejection publicly delivered to the South African government by his daughter at a rally in Soweto, Mandela refused the condition that he permanently walk away from the country’s anti-apartheid movement. “I cherish my

Fast Company·Health·3d ago

This Common Pesticide Just Tripled Your CANCER Risk

A major new study finds that living in pesticide-heavy environments could raise cancer risk by up to 150%, even when the chemicals are considered “safe” on their own. The research suggests these mixtures may silently damage cells years before cancer appears.

Science Daily·Health·3d ago

Stop Building Breast Pumps to Impress INVESTORS

The wearable breast pump space has never been more crowded. In the last three years alone, dozens of new devices have hit the market, each one positioned as more feature-packed than the last. Night lights. Stronger and stronger suction. Electric charging cases. Massagers and heat, placed with all the anatomical confidence of someone who has never needed to use one during late-night feeding hours, no less examined a woman’s anatomy or the clinical research on breast milk production. Feature innov

Fast Company·Health·3d ago

The Invisible Stress That's SILENTLY Stealing Your Memories

A new study reveals that internalizing stress—especially feelings of hopelessness—may significantly speed up memory decline in older Chinese Americans. Surprisingly, factors like community support didn’t show the same impact. Researchers say cultural pressures and stereotypes may cause emotional struggles to go unnoticed and untreated. The findings suggest that targeted, culturally sensitive stress relief could play a powerful role in preserving cognitive health.

Science Daily·Health·3d ago

Trump Administration Fast-Tracks PSYCHEDELIC Treatment for PTSD

The Trump administration has directed the FDA to fast-track psychedelic therapies like ibogaine to treat PTSD and other mental health disorders. farmer images/Getty Images A sweeping executive order aims to fast-track psychedelic therapies, putting drugs like ibogaine in the national spotlight. The policy expands research funding, accelerates FDA review pathways, and opens access routes for patients with serious mental illness. The executive order explicitly calls out ibogaine therapy, despi

Healthline·Health·3d ago

This Weight-Loss Drug Does Something Ozempic DOESN'T—Doctors Are Surprised

Research shows that Ozempic may preserve lean body mass better than Mounjaro. Image Credit: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images A recent study found that semaglutide medications, such as Ozempic, may better preserve lean body mass than tirzepatide medications, such as Mounjaro.  This may be due in part to tirzepatide leading to more significant weight loss.  The findings show that maintaining a strength-training routine may help reduce muscle loss when using GLP-1s.  GLP-1 drugs have exploded in

Healthline·Health·3d ago
Sports

NFL Draft Stars Share Their Favorite Movies and BINGE Picks

When the NFL’s 2026 draft stars aren’t practicing for the upcoming season, they can be found watching reality shows like “Love Island,” thrillers like “The Night Agent” or “Breaking Bad” and even animated hits like “Zootopia 2.” Variety chatted with several of the top picks from Round One of Pittsburgh’s NFL draft to find out […]

Variety·Sports·4d ago

Super Bowl Champion Monte Coleman, 68, PASSES Away

The hard-nosed linebacker, who won three Super Bowls and later coached Arkansas-Pine Bluff, has died. UAPB and the Commanders announced his death Sunday. No cause of death was disclosed.

NPR·Sports·4d ago

UFC Perth Fight Card Set for EARLY Start

This weekend's UFC Perth fight card is headlined by Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates. The event has a special early start time.

Forbes Business·Sports·3d ago

One SHOE Brand Just Became the Secret Weapon Behind Record-Breaking Marathon Runners

On April 26, all eyes turned to the London Marathon as the event became the site of multiple broken records in long-distance running. Fans watched with bated breath as their favorite athletes crossed the finish line, but there was one detail that the top runners had in common that viewers might not have noticed—and it had to do with their feet. The marathon included multiple sport-defining highlights. Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe set a new world record of 1:59.30 (the first sub-two-hour marathon in an

Fast Company·Sports·3d ago
Entertainment

Star Reacts to 'Gen V' Cancellation With HEARTFELT Message

“Gen V” star Jaz Sinclair is expressing her gratitude for her fans and time on the show, following last week’s cancellation of the Prime Video spinoff of “The Boys.” Taking to her Instagram story, Sinclair wrote, “There’s so much I wanna (and will) say, but for today I just want to say thank you from […]

Variety·Entertainment·4d ago

'Big Bang Theory' Spinoff Sets SURPRISING July Release on HBO Max

“The Big Bang Theory” spinoff series, “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” will be available to stream on HBO Max, beginning in July. The show stars “Big Bang Theory” alums Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie, who made the announcement Sunday at the “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” panel at […]

Variety·Entertainment·4d ago

The Mother Who Will Not SPEAK: A Haunting Story

When Jacqueline Pritchett’s 11-year-old son, Jacob, vanished last year, she refused to acknowledge that he existed. Her life is as mysterious as his disappearance.

The New York Times·Entertainment·4d ago

Eric Dane's Unexpected Return Is Redefining 'Euphoria' FOREVER

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from “The Ballad of Paladin,” Season 3, Episode 3 of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. One of the defining loose threads of “Euphoria” has been settled — in moving and compelling fashion. The action of the first season of “Euphoria” back in 2019 kicks off with a crime. Jules […]

Variety·Entertainment·4d ago

The '80s Vampire Classic Just Became Something SPECTACULAR

“Turning a movie into a musical reeks of desperation,” says a character in the new Broadway musical adaptation of the 1987 film “The Lost Boys.” That insider wink to the audience gets a big laugh — and truer words were never spoken. But this stunner of a show, based on the Joel Schumacher film, is […]

Variety·Entertainment·4d ago

The Last Voice of an Era: Ronettes Legend GONE at 80

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving founding member of the early 1960s-era girl group and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Ronettes, has died, according to a post on the group’s Facebook page. No cause of death was announced; she was 80 years old. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news […]

Variety·Entertainment·4d ago

Ringo Starr's Unexpected Country Reinvention Is HAPPENING

Ringo Starr, crooner. It’s not everyone’s first go-to when we’re talking about someone who has rightly earned a reputation as the most important, and many would say best, drummer in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. But T Bone Burnett has long held the belief that Starr is underrated as a singer. And the reasons […]

Variety·Entertainment·4d ago

Netflix's Star-Studded Military EPIC Just Got Its Dream Cast

Netflix has begun production on “The Generals” (working title), a Korean political drama directed by Yoon Jong-bin in which Son Suk-ku and Ha Jung-woo play real-life historical figures Roh Tae-woo and Chun Doo-hwan. The film is Yoon’s first feature since “The Spy Gone North” in 2018. The director previously collaborated with Netflix on “Narco-Saints,” the […]

Variety·Entertainment·4d ago

Korean Box Office REFUSES to Budge — Here's What's Winning

The local horror-thriller “Salmokji: Whispering Water” maintained its dominance at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Apr. 24–26, 2026. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film earned $2.4 million from 343,461 admissions, securing a 39.29% revenue share. Since its Apr. 8 release, the […]

Variety·Entertainment·4d ago

Chinese Box Office Signals TROUBLING Trend for Studios

Universal’s biographical drama “Michael” debuted at the top of the China box office during the April 24–26 weekend, earning RMB32.6 million ($4.8 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. With $217.3 million, “Michael” is also the No. 1 film in the world, per Comscore. The local drama “It’s OK” moved to second place in its […]

Variety·Entertainment·4d ago

Royal Visits That CHANGED Anglo-American Relations

With King Charles III and Queen Camilla set to arrive for a state visit with President Trump, we look back at some major moments in previous royal trips to the United States.

The New York Times·Entertainment·4d ago
Breaking

Sudhanshu Saria's debut films arrive with EXCLUSIVE first look

Indian National Film Award-winning filmmaker Sudhanshu Saria is producing two debut features under his Four Line Films banner – Mumbai social drama “Pech” and Silicon Valley creature-feature “Silverfish” – with the latter having screened as one of five projects selected for the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) industry showcase. “Pech,” written and directed […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

How a Japanese Cinema Legend Found REDEMPTION in Wenders

When Nakadai Tatsuya, one of Japan’s most celebrated actors, decided that his young student’s surname was too dull for the stage, he reached for an unlikely inspiration. Hashimoto Koji — as the actor was called then — had been working at a Tokyo municipal office before auditioning for Nakadai’s acting school. The word for such […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Hungarian Leader Premieres Political Documentary at Italian FILM Festival

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar is set to travel to Italy’s Riviera International Film Festival on May 5 to attend the international premiere of of documentary “Spring Wind – The Awakening.” The doc charts the political journey that culminated with his historic April 12 victory in the country’s general elections. Directed by Tamás Yvan Topolánszky, […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

TV Rewatch Podcasts Are Close To The Can't-Miss LABEL

TV Rewatch podcasts capitalize on the current or past popularity of long-running TV shows. Typically hosted by actors from the show — or passionate fans — these podcasts are reliable winners in podcast metrics.

Forbes Business·Entertainment·3d ago

'Adolescence' and 'The Celebrity Traitors' DOMINATE BAFTA Awards

“Adolescence” and “The Celebrity Traitors” led the BAFTA Television Craft Awards with two wins each.Netflix’s hard-hitting teenage drama won a fiction director award for helmer Philip Barantini while the sound team also won in the fiction category. Meanwhile “The Celebrity Traitors” brought home two wins in the entertainment craft team category as well as factual […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Oprah Just Made a Move That Changes STREAMING Forever

Oprah Winfrey, the “Queen of Talk,” is bringing her podcast, book club and old episodes of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” to Amazon under an exclusive multiyear deal. Under the deal with Winfrey’s Harpo Productions, Amazon’s Wondery podcast network will have video and audio distribution and ad-sales rights to “The Oprah Podcast” across all channels. The […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

'Jackass' Says GOODBYE With One Final Stunt-Filled GOODBYE

Welcome back to Jackass: Paramount Pictures has released a trailer for the stunt-comedy franchise’s fifth and final film. “Jackass: Best and Last” will be released in theaters on June 26.  Originally beginning as an MTV show 26 years ago, “Jackass” has since become a decades-spanning property, spawning four feature films and a slew of spinoffs […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Michael Jackson's LEGENDARY Directors Revealed

The new biopic “Michael” covers Michael Jackson’s rise from precocious frontman of the Jackson 5 in the 1960s to launching his solo career in the mid-80s. So, as one would expect, the film recreates the making of Jackson’s legendary music video, “Thriller,” in 1982. But when the King of Pop (played by his nephew Jaafar […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Enola Holmes Is Getting Married and Netflix Just Revealed EVERYTHING

Enola Holmes is ready to solve her next mystery — and walk down the aisle. Netflix has dropped new first-look images from the third installment of the action-adventure franchise — which follows Millie Bobby Brown as Sherlock Holmes’ equally clever younger sister — revealing that wedding bells are ringing for Enola and Tewkesbury (Louis Partridge). […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Boy George's Untold Story Finally Arrives in the U.S. This SPRING

Vantage Media has acquired North American distribution rights to a documentary chronicling the career of Boy George and the legendary band Culture Club and dropped the first trailer for the film. Directed by Alison Ellwood, “Boy George & Culture Club” made its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2025 to a strong audience […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Pedro Pascal Just Brought 'Mandalorian' to Life in Mexico City

April began with the continuation of Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s promotional tour for their new romantic dramedy “The Drama.” The two stopped by “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” ahead of a special New York City screening of the film set for the following evening. On the west coast, “Love Story” star Dree Hemingway (she […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

'The Sheep Detectives' Is the Family Comedy You Didn't Know You NEEDED

Something of an anomaly in the age of multi-screen households and fragmented viewing, the genuine all-ages family movie gets a canny but uncynical revival in “The Sheep Detectives.” As bracingly odd a proposition to hit the multiplex as any we’ve seen in the last couple of years, the first live-action feature from long-serving Illumination director […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Noah Kahan Headlining Rolling Stone's First-Ever Americana Festival CELEBRATION

Rolling Stone magazine is launching its first-ever festival, Stateside, which will be headlined by folk-pop hitmaker Noah Kahan. The music and culture fest is set to take place on July 4 at Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, New York and will channel the “timeless spirit of Americana,” according to a press release. “Stateside will celebrate the […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Viral Comedian Matt Buechele's Podcast Unpacks Modern Life's STRANGEST Moments

Matt Buechele’s new podcast “That Sounds Like a Lot” might have music. It might veer into absurdity. But he promises it will always deliver laughs. Buechele’s weekly video podcast, produced by Vox Media and creator studio AND Media, will premiere Friday, May 1, featuring an interview with comedian Zach Zimmerman. Guests on upcoming episodes will […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

'No Ordinary Heist' Director Just Signed With ANONYMOUS Content

Colin McIvor, the Northern Irish writer/director behind recent thriller “No Ordinary Heist,” has signed with Anonymous Content for representation. The news comes on the heels of Epic Pictures having released the film theatrically in North America on April 24, with a VOD release set for Monday. Directed and co-written by McIvor and inspired true events […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Tragic Stage Accident Claims Life During Shakira's BRAZIL Concert Prep

A construction worker who was helping set up for singer Shakira’s upcoming Brazil concert died in a stage accident on Sunday, concert organizers announced in a statement. Translated from Portuguese, the statement from the Todo Mundo No Rio concert said, “The event organizers confirm that an accident this Sunday afternoon (April 26th) tragically claimed the […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Biblical Epic Starring Mena Massoud Heads to U.S. RELEASE

EKKL Entertainment have acquired global distribution rights to biblical epic “Daniel: The Fiery Furnace,” starring Mena Massoud (“Aladdin”) and Elijah Alexander (“The Chosen”), which will release in U.S. cinemas in September. “Daniel: The Fiery Furnace,” which is directed by Canada’s Matthew and Daniel Kooman (“She Has a Name”), is the origin story from the Old Testament […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Taylor Swift Takes Drastic Action to Protect Her VOICE From AI Clones

Taylor Swift has taken a new legal step seemingly aimed at protecting her identity in the age of AI — following in the footsteps of actor Matthew McConaughey. On Friday, April 24, Swift’s company filed three trademark applications. Two relate to sound trademarks covering her voice: one is “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift,” and the other […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Netflix and Amazon Veteran Joins Nielsen in MAJOR Industry Shift

Nielsen has for years been the subject of criticism from some of its flagship TV clients. One way to address the squabbling? Hire more TV executives. Julie DeTraglia, a veteran research executive, has joined Nielsen as head of content and strategic insights, and will oversee strategy behind editorial marketing content for the media-measurement giant, supervising […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

The Verge's 2026 Mother's Day Gift Guide

Whether it's managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring for others. Mother's Day, May 10th, is an opportunity to return the favor, so we've rounded up practical gadgets and little luxuries that can lighten her load. This year's picks are designed to support moms in a variety of ways, regardless of their interests. Some of our recs, like Roborock's mop-equipped Q10 Plus, can help save precious time, while smart screens like the Skylight

The Verge·Entertainment·3d ago

'Minions & Monsters' Set to Open the 2026 Annecy Animation Film Festival

Universal’s “Minions & Monsters,” the latest installment in the “Minions” franchise from Illumination, is set to open this year’s Annecy Animation Film Festival June 21. Directed by Academy Award nominee Pierre Coffin, co-directed by Patrick Delage and produced by Illumination and Universal Pictures, this is the third entry in the Minions’ adventures, the direct sequel […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Michael Jackson Biopic DEFIES Critics to Electrify Box Office

Now that’s a box office thriller. “Michael,” an origin story about Michael Jackson, electrified the box office with $97 million domestically and $217 million globally in its first weekend of release. The PG-13 film wildly exceeded expectations to secure the biggest opening of all time for any musical biopic, easily supplanting the record set long […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Dan Steinman Joins Madison Wells as President and Chief Content Officer

Film and TV veteran Dan Steinman has joined Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells production venture as president and chief content officer. He takes the reins as Madison Wells is on a roll with high-profile original film, TV and stage productions including Netflix’s “Nonnas,” the CNN feature documentary “Prime Minister,” about New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, and “The […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella Collab Is COMING

Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna are officially releasing their Coachella duet. The song, titled “Bring Your Love,” is dropping on Thursday at 3 p.m. PT, the pop stars revealed in a joint Instagram post. The track is rumored to be part of Madonna’s forthcoming album, “Confessions II,” which is set to release in July and serves […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

'The Voice' Star Dylan Carter Dies in TRAGIC Accident

Dylan Carter, who appeared in Season 24 of the singing competition “The Voice,” died in a car accident in South Carolina on Saturday night. He was 24. “Our family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dylan Carter in a car accident,” wrote Thomas Hamilton Jr., the mayor of Moncks Corner, S.C. “As a […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Blink49 Studios Launches New Creator Division

Blink49 Studios is launching a new global initiative, Creator Studios, and has tapped producer, entrepreneur and media leader Mickey Meyer to lead it as president of Global Creator Studios. Creator Studios will focus on “partnering with creators who have built meaningful, direct relationships with audiences, with an emphasis on developing scalable IP across scripted, unscripted […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

'Tell Me Lies' Creator Developing New EXCLUSIVE Series at Hulu

Meaghan Oppenheimer is following up “Tell Me Lies” with a new drama series currently in the works at Hulu. Variety has learned that Oppenheimer is developing the series “Bastards” at the streamer, on which she will serve as writer and executive producer. 20th Television, where Oppenheimer is under an overall deal, is the studio. According […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Directors Guild Leader Secures EXTENDED Mandate Through 2029

The Directors Guild of America has extended the employment contract of Russell Hollander as national executive director through 2029. The extension comes days before the DGA is set to begin its collective bargaining process with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Hollander is a more than 25-year veteran of the guild who has […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

How Two Creators Built a BILLION-DOLLAR Media Empire

Mythical, the company behind the “Good Mythical Morning” YouTube series, just celebrated its flagship show’s 3,000th episode. In an industry where creator longevity is perpetually in question, COO Jacob Moncrief and Deloitte principal Dennis Ortiz sat down with CAA’s Brent Weinstein at Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit presented by Deloitte for the Creator Brands in the Zeitgeist […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Producer Stacey Sher Signs MAJOR Deal With MGM Television

Stacey Sher and her Shiny Penny production banner have signed a first-look deal with MGM Television, Variety has learned. Under the deal, acclaimed producer Sher will develop and produce TV series for the studio across all platforms. “Stacey is a visionary producer with an extraordinary track record of bringing bold, culturally resonant stories to life […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Surprise MADONNA Appearance Ignites Record-Breaking 'Michael' Opening

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the recording-setting opening for Lionsgate’s musical biopic “Michael.” And Marc Malkin brings us a Just for Variety report on Madonna’s surprise visit to the Abbey in West Hollywood. Listen to the full episode here: Lionsgate had high hopes […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Dan Stevens Reveals Why He's Drawn to GENRE Projects and Mental Health Storytelling

Series can have unreliable narrators, “Money Heist,” for example. But what about unreliable heroes? Just cast in a lead role in “Dexter Resurrection” Season 2, Dan Stevens delivers one, playing Pepper in AMC’s “The Terror: Devil in Silver,” executive produced by Ridley Scott at Scott Free and celebrating its world premiere at Canneseries April 27. […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

DC's Ambitious 'Authority' Movie Just Hit a MAJOR Setback—Here's Why

James Gunn is currently in production on his “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow” but is still using Threads to keep comic book movie fans updated on the ongoing DC Universe, which apparently will no longer include “The Authority” movie. At least, not anytime soon. “The script wasn’t quite there but more importantly it didn’t work […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

'Deli Boys' Launches AMBITIOUS Emmy Campaign

Hulu is inviting Emmys on a trip to the Deli. The streamer is submitting the second season of its Pakistani American comedy, “Deli Boys,” across 22 categories, with 28 total planned submissions, Variety has learned exclusively. At the center of the push is a play for outstanding comedy series, with the sophomore run set to […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Jean Paul Gaultier's New Fragrance SELLING OUT

Jean Paul Gaultier has launched a new couture fragrance, just in time for spring — and also Mother’s Day gifting. The French fashion house, has extended its Gaultier Divine fragrance line with a fruitier, more decadent take on the original scent, called the Gaultier Divine Couture. Yara Shahidi is an ambassador for the new release, […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Lady Gaga and Doechii Just Dropped a FASHION Statement Nobody Saw Coming

Lady Gaga and Doechii have released the music video for their latest collaboration, “Runway,” serving sass and high fashion in the Parris Goebel-directed clip. The song features in 20th Century Studios’ upcoming film, “The Devil Wears Prada 2″ and plays during a behind-the-scenes moment during Milan’s Fashion Week as models are getting ready. The video lives […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Tarantino's Forgotten Django/Zorro Project Is FINALLY Happening at Sony

Brian Helgeland, an Oscar-winner for “L.A. Confidential,” has been tapped to write a crossover film about characters from “Django Unchained” and “The Mask of Zorro.” Although based on the 2014 comic series co-written by Quentin Tarantino and Matt Wagner, the untitled movie will revolve around a new story. Plot details aren’t clear, though the film […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Marvel's Legendary Creator Behind Punisher and Ms. Marvel Has DIED at 73

Gerry Conway, a writer for Marvel Comics who created the Punisher, Ms. Marvel and other famous characters, has died, Marvel announced Monday. He was 73. “Gerry Conway was a gifted writer. He was thoughtful, deeply attuned to the emotional and moral core of storytelling, and a wonderful and articulate advocate for comics and creators. His […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago

Live Nation Just Dropped a $30 Summer Concert Series That Could BREAK Ticketing

Live Nation is turning the music up this summer. The entertainment ticketing company just unveiled its lineup for its annual “Summer of Live” series, which offers $30 tickets to more than 4,000 shows across the U.S and Canada. Participating concerts span multiple genres, from hip-hop and country to metal and pop. Starting April 29, fans […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Film Buffs' Beloved Platform Is Being SOLD

Potential buyers of Letterboxd include Versant, the parent company of CNBC and MS NOW, and Hollywood media company The Ankler, according to Semafor.

TechCrunch·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Michelle Pfeiffer Leads Historic Emmy Push for 'The Madison'

Paramount+ is reckoning for some “The Madison” Emmy love. Coming off its first season, the Taylor Sheridan-created neo-Western will submit across 20 Emmy categories via 27 total bids, Variety has learned exclusively. The freshman drama, which centers on the Clyburn family as it relocates from New York City to Montana’s Madison River valley following a […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

President Demands ABC FIRE Jimmy Kimmel Over Joke

President and First Lady Demand ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel Over ‘Widow’ Joke  The New York Times Jane Fonda's free speech group tells ABC not to 'capitulate' to Trump's demand for Jimmy Kimmel's firing  NBC News Trump calls on ABC to fire Kimmel after he joked Melania was an ‘expectant widow’  CNN Melania Trump blasts Kimmel, calls on ABC to ‘take stand’ against comedian  Al Jazeera Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady  AP News

Google News·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

San Sebastián Festival Names New Director

Maialen Beloki has been appointed director of Spain’s San Sebastián Film Festival. Beloki, who has served as one of the deputy directors of the San Sebastián Film Festival from 2016, will take over from José Luis Rebordinos in January following  2027. Rebordinos has made public his desire to step down as the San Sebastián director after […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Sarah McLachlan Reflects on Lilith Fair's REVOLUTIONARY Legacy

Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is April 27, 2026, which means it’s 10 days until the May 7 entry deadline for programs that identify as Primetime programming by virtue of genre and were originally presented June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. It’s also 45 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 56 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at 10 p.m.; and 74 days until Emmy […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Marvel's Legendary Editor Gerry Conway Dies at 73

Gerry Conway, the former Marvel editor-in-chief who co-created “The Punisher” and worked on “Spider-Man,” “Avengers,” “Iron Man” and “Captain Marvel” comic book stories, has died.

Forbes Business·Entertainment·3d ago

Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson's Psychological THRILLER Just Dropped

Will lightning strike a fourth time for Colleen Hoover? Amazon has released the trailer for “Verity,” a twisty thriller adapted from Hoover’s 2018 novel of the same name. The film hits theaters on Oct. 2. The popular author has been on a box office hot streak with 2024’s “It Ends With Us,” 2025’s “Regretting You” […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
Breaking

Trump and Melania's UNEXPECTED Move Against Late-Night Host Sparks Backlash

Melania and Donald Trump call for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired in latest attack on ABC host  The Guardian President and First Lady Melania Trump Demand ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel Over ‘Widow’ Joke  The New York Times Disney CEO faces his first big Trump test as Jimmy Kimmel prepares to address controversy  CNN Melania Trump wants ABC to 'take a stand' against Jimmy Kimmel after 'hateful' joke  NPR Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting 

Google News·Entertainment·3d ago

The Producer Behind R&B's BIGGEST Stars Just Revealed His Secret

Over the past year, Camper has quietly been steering the sound of contemporary R&B. The producer, whose real name is Darhyl Camper Jr., has sat behind the boards for tracks from Justin Bieber, Coco Jones, Mary J. Blige, Ty Dolla $ign and Victoria Monét, among many others. So when it came time for him to […]

Variety·Entertainment·3d ago
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Wordle #1773: Today's Hints and ANSWER Revealed

Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.

Forbes Business·Other·4d ago

Missing Doctoral Student Search Ends With GRIM Discovery

Human remains found in search for missing University of South Florida doctoral student  CBS News Prosecutors reveal details surrounding killing of University of South Florida student Zamil Limon  CNN Authorities say human remains recovered in Pinellas waterway  Bay News 9 Court documents reveal timeline leading up to arrest of missing USF student’s roommate  WFLA Roommate charged with killing 2 missing USF students; one found dead, search continues for second  FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Google News·Other·4d ago

Gen Z Just Abandoned Everything—And They're All Going to the SAME Place

If you’ve caught a movie in the theater recently, you may have noticed the crowd leaned, well, decidedly younger. Gen Z and millennials are driving a renaissance of sorts at movie theaters, taking in more movies each year and spending more money per outing than older generations, according to the results of an annual moviegoing trends and insights study released this month by Fandango.  But Gen Z was a standout in a couple key ways: 87% of people born after 1997 said they had watched at least on

Fast Company·Other·3d ago