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$40,000 6-month CD vs. $40,000 1-year CD: Which will earn more interest now?
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The date archive
2026-06-11
478 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Global
'A shameless cash grab': can the World Cup be saved?
For the next 39 days, 104 matches will be played throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada until a World Cup winner is crowned on 19 July. Amid the excitement around the world’s biggest sporting event, there has also been intense controversy and scrutiny. Ticket prices, transport costs, climate threats and security concerns have left fans with mixed emotions. “The US of Donald Trump is tonally different to any host of a major sporting event that has preceded it: a country that actively wants you to see the darkness in its heart, the inhumanity at its core, that gets off on your revulsion,” writes Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew. But ultimately who takes the blame? Fifa, argues Jonathan. Opinion: how the Omar Artan scandal reveals Gianni Infantino for what he is: one of sport’s greatest cowards Continue reading...
Global
'Absolutely buzzing': Scotland fans arrive on US soil
Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.
Technology
'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special
Technology
'I haven't left my house, I'm scared', says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence
The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.
Global
'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
Technology
'King of the North' seeks path to becoming Britain's next leader in special election
About 75,000 voters in northwest England are about to make a significant decision
Global
'Mum was killing me': England's Declan Rice on sunburn for his World Cup photoshoot
The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.
Culture
'The Department of Revenge' explores Trump's use of DOJ to settle political scores
Devlin Barrett has covered federal law enforcement for more than two decades. His new book pulls back the curtain on President Trump's Justice Department and the way he has used it as a tool to settle political scores. Amna Nawaz sat down with Barrett to discuss "The Department of Revenge: How Trump Took Control of American Justice."
Culture
12 Korean Makeup Products You Should Absolutely Try
K-beauty goes beyond skin care. These are the best Korean makeup products to have on your radar, from top brands like TirTir, Rom&nd, Unleashia, and more.
Culture
20+ Best Swimsuit Brands for Your Next 2026 Getaway
Discover the best swimsuit brands that are making waves this year. Our top picks, Eres, Matteau, and Hunza G offer stylish, high-quality designs that last.
Global
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Shakira at 1st of 3 opening ceremonies
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
Culture
25 Gorgeous Wedding Guest Dresses on Sale Right Now
From minimalist, black dresses to frothy florals, shop the best wedding guest dresses on sale, for every upcoming nuptial this summer.
Technology
3D-printed Footwear Firm Syntilay and Former NFL Star Team on Recovery Pickleball Shoe
Football wide receiver and pickleball player Terrell Owens worked with Syntilay's AI-driven footwear technology to shape the 3D-printed recovery shoe.
Global
5 police officers shot dead in Mexico as World Cup kicks off
Five Mexican police officers were killed and five others wounded on the eve of the World Cup opener in Mexico City, authorities said.
Global
6/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett
U.S. forces conduct more strikes against Iran; House member describes Bill Gates' Epstein testimony.
Culture
A First Look at the Big-Ticket Artworks that Galleries Are Bringing to Art Basel 2026
Even with Basel Exclusive keeping some top works hidden, we were able to uncover more than a few 7-figure pieces heading to the fair.
News
A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church's Christian identity back in the spotlight
Utah U.S. Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis, both Republicans and Latter-day Saints, challenged the Pentagon's exclusion of their faith from its list of Christian religions.
Technology
A Thai woman faces murder charges in Myanmar in the killing of a US diplomat
A Thai woman has appeared in a Myanmar court on murder charges in the killing of an American diplomat found dead about two weeks ago at a Yangon hotel
Global
A car hits a school group in the Netherlands, killing 2 kids and a chaperone
Local emergency services say two children and an adult were killed in the rural southern Netherlands when a car struck a group of cyclists who were at a school camp
Global
A fire on the Spanish island of Mallorca kills 2 people and injures several
A fire that broke out in a tourist area on the Spanish island of Mallorca has killed two people and left several injured
California
A key congressional race in California will test progressives' appeal in a Republican district
Randy Villegas, a populist insurgent, has won the Democratic primary for a House seat representing California’s Central Valley
Global
A look at the Albanian island where a Kushner-Trump resort plan has sparked protests
Albania's Sazan Island is a jewel in the Adriatic Sea. The former Cold War-era base is now in a luscious nature preserve and an inviting prospect for real estate developers. Chief among them is Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Their plans are running headlong into Albanians who want to keep what's theirs. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky and producer Katia Patin report.
Technology
A new corporate migration is taking shape in Southeast Asia
Lower costs, tax incentives and access to a larger market have seen a raft of companies shift operations to Malaysia from Singapore.
Global
A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
Technology
A warrantless wiretap law is about to expire — but surveillance networks aren’t actually ‘going dark’
Congress has failed to pass a three-week extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), with the House voting 218-198 against reauthorizing the controversial warrantless wiretapping authority through July 2nd. After a short-term extension earlier this year, the spying program now appears set to lapse for at least a week. This is […] Congress has failed to pass a three-week extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), with the House voting 218-198 against reauthorizing the controversial warrantless wiretapping authority through July 2nd. After a short-term extension earlier this year, the spying program now appears set to lapse for at least a week. This is the nightmare scenario FISA's proponents have been warning about - but it doesn't actually mean the US has lost its surveillance capabilities. Proponents of a clean e
Technology
AI absolutism is breaking our brains. The apocalyptic future we’re being sold isn’t inevitable
Nor is the dreamy promise that this tech will unlock boundless potential and productivity Everything we hear about artificial intelligence is conflicting, and hearing about it feels inescapable. AI is terrible. AI is wonderful. It will break the world. It will transform the future. It’s essential to embrace it. It’s a moral imperative to abstain from using it. Already, AI is projected to generate nearly unfathomable amounts of revenue. In the last quarter of 2025, it represented nearly 60% of the growth in the US economy. Already, pundits and economists wring their hands about what calamity will befall us if and when the AI bubble bursts. Continue reading...
Bay Area
AI wealth boom sending San Francisco home prices surging: ‘It’s ridiculous’
Employees at artificial intelligence companies are coming into gargantuan sums of money amid boom in IPOs Home prices in the San Francisco Bay Area’s already expensive market are skyrocketing as employees at leading artificial intelligence companies come into gargantuan sums of money thanks to a boom in initial public offerings . With San Francisco’s OpenAI and Anthropic , as well as SpaceX, which operates a major facility in the Los Angeles area, eyeing debuts on the stock market, the hot housing market may not abate soon. If their initial public offering (IPO) is well-received, the companies’ multibillion-dollar valuations are poised to produce massive wealth for employees and executives holding shares, which experts say could trigger an uptick in demand for the Bay Area’s limited housing stock. Continue reading...
Culture
ARTnews & Artforum Partner to Launch First Ever Art Week in New York
The citywide event debuts November 11 to 14.
Technology
Administration Scores Temporary Victory, Can Continue Collecting Section 122 Duties
A U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided that the government can continue to collect the 10 percent duties on international imports that were levied under Section 122.
Technology
Air Pollution’s Daily Pulse Over the Northeast
The TEMPO mission helped scientists track morning nitrogen dioxide that contributed to afternoon ozone along the New York–Washington corridor in May 2026.
Technology
Air testing confirms 'no hazard exists' at Pentagon after lockdown incident
The building's systems had detected an "air quality issue", a Pentagon spokesperson said, prompting a response from hazmat teams.
News
Alabama asks appeals court to let it continue nitrogen gas executions
Alabama is waging a last-minute legal fight to execute a man with nitrogen gas on Thursday night
Science
Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Among Women Aged 18-49 Years - United States, 2021-2024
This report describes the risk posed by the current Ebola outbreak to the general U.S. population.
Technology
Amazon’s Echo Hub gets a customizable new look and Ring’s AI features
Amazon's rolling out a free software update for Echo Hub devices that gives the homescreen a much-needed update to the interface it launched with in 2024. It had already added Alex Plus AI support, but the new interface has a cleaner, fully customizable layout that fits more smart home info and controls on the screen […] Amazon's rolling out a free software update for Echo Hub devices that gives the homescreen a much-needed update to the interface it launched with in 2024 . It had already added Alex Plus AI support, but the new interface has a cleaner, fully customizable layout that fits more smart home info and controls on the screen than the previous version. The Echo Hub is also getting access to Ring AI's Video Search feature that lets you use natural language to search through your smart home camera footage, as well as Alexa Plus summaries of detected camera events. These are
Technology
Amazon’s data centers used 2.5 billion gallons of water last year
Just after Seattle enacted a one-year data center moratorium that some of Amazon's own employees pushed for, Amazon shared how much water its data centers use, reportedly for the first time. With concerns about water consumption and energy use a focus of new AI data center construction debates, Amazon says its global data center operations […] Just after Seattle enacted a one-year data center moratorium that some of Amazon's own employees pushed for, Amazon shared how much water its data centers use, reportedly for the first time. With concerns about water consumption and energy use a focus of new AI data center construction debates, Amazon says its global data center operations consumed 2.5 billion gallons of water in 2025 at a rate of 0.12 liters per kilowatt-hour of electricity, dropping by two percent from its 2024 total even as it expanded operations. Amazon also claims it's u
Markets
America faces a huge shortage of high-protein whey as prices go through the roof
Nutrition companies are struggling to keep up as the wellness craze and GLP-1 boom drive up demand for a once-niche supplement.
Technology
An obesity drug deep-dive, and peptides move mainstream
Can any of the new obesity medications in development stand out from the pack? Which company just broke records with its IPO? And will the Food and Drug Administration allow…
Culture
Andrea Bocelli, Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda & Elena Rose Shine at FIFA Countdown Concert in Mexico
The show was part of FIFA’s Countdown Concert series, which also took place in Los Angeles and Toronto.
Technology
Andrée Putman Studio Opens in New York City
Adjacent to Jean-Michel Basquiat’s former studio, the Parisian design studio establishes a permanent presence in the U.S.
Technology
Anthropic apologizes for invisible Claude Fable guardrails
Anthropic has apologized for stealthily throttling its new AI model, Claude Fable 5, with hidden guardrails that undermine both researchers and rivals using it to develop competing systems. The company says it is reversing course and will be more transparent about when the restrictions kick in, even if that means Fable refuses more queries. Fable […] Anthropic has apologized for stealthily throttling its new AI model, Claude Fable 5 , with hidden guardrails that undermine both researchers and rivals using it to develop competing systems. The company says it is reversing course and will be more transparent about when the restrictions kick in, even if that means Fable refuses more queries. Fable is the first widely available model in Anthropic's Mythos class of AI systems, a group the company has spent months warning are too dangerous for public release . Anthropic says it has addres
Markets
Appeals court says U.S. government can keep collecting 10% tariffs for now
The U.S. government can continue collecting the 10% worldwide tariff it imposed in February while legal challenges to the levies continue to work their way through the courts, a federal court ruled Thursday
Markets
Argentina's inflation slows to 8-month low in a boost for President Milei
Economic data has shown Argentina’s inflation slowing for the second straight month in May
Culture
Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role
Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.
California
As Paramount chases $111-billion Warner Bros. acquisition, David Ellison sheds his theater chain
The Ellisons have sold the business, operating under the Showcase Cinemas name, to European theater operator Kinepolis.
Markets
As the World Cup begins, researchers warn sports bettors may be gambling with their grocery money
A report released just days before the start of the FIFA World Cup finds a correlation between sports betting and not having enough to eat.
Science
Assessment of Risk to the U.S. Population from the Ebola Disease Outbreak Caused by Bundibugyo Virus, 2026
This report describes the risk posed by the current Ebola outbreak to the general U.S. population.
California
At Riverside's Mission Inn, former owner departs with historic art — and locals are outraged
Before the sale of the landmark hotel closed, Kelly Roberts removed two beloved paintings that had been a part of the property for more than a century.
Technology
At Tribeca, an All-AI Iran Movie Shows Film’s Future (Or at Least Its Messy Present)
'Dreams of Violets' premieres at the festival, as an industry watches nervously.
Technology
At the Couture Show: How the K-Shape Consumer Is Reshaping Fine Jewelry
At the 2026 show in Las Vegas, retailers described the growing impact of a K-shaped consumer, with demand remaining strong at both the high and entry ends of the market as shoppers become more selective, intentional and focused on rarity.
Markets
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%, just below its high for the year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up this week to just below its high for the year, the latest sign that borrowing costs on home loans remain elevated relative to where they were before the war with Iran started
Global
BBC tours UFC arena at White House
White House reporter Bernd Debusmann gets a preview of the temporary structure that will host a UFC fight 14 June.
Technology
BIGBANG Announce 31-Show World Stadium Tour
The group's upcoming tour brings G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung together across Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia for their 20th anniversary
Culture
BIGBANG to Reunite For 31-Date World Stadium Tour
G-DRAGON, TAEYANG and DAESUNG are getting the old band back together for a trek will get underway Friday, Aug. 21 at Goyang Stadium.
Global
Bananas could vanish from US school meals. Here’s why
New Farm Bill places caps on non-US foods; nutritionists say it restricts availability of healthy meals for kids School nutrition workers and advocates have “lots of concerns about bananas”, said Erin Ogden, policy associate for federal child nutrition programs at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). Bananas are nutrient-dense foods that many children like. That makes them popular offerings in school cafeterias, since any healthy food that a kid will eat prevents waste and ensures that child isn’t eating either nothing or something less wholesome instead. Continue reading...
Global
Before-and-after photos: Trump’s $14.2m makeover delivers … a blue pool
President steered no-bid contract for project that he said would cost $1.8m to company that worked on his golf resort The final drops of water have been added, and the nanobubbler switched on. Donald Trump ’s “beautiful” makeover of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, one of Washington DC’s most historically symbolic attractions, is officially complete, and the public is getting its first glimpse of how the project’s $14.2m was spent. Contrary to the president’s predictable assertion that it was receiving “rave reviews”, however, early impressions are decidedly mixed. Some of the first visitors declared themselves underwhelmed by the 2,000ft pool’s somewhat dull color – American flag blue , according to the specifications. Continue reading...
Technology
Belfast protests erupt again after stabbing as police deploy water cannons
Police have used water cannons on protesters in Northern Ireland after violence erupted for a second night over a stabbing in Belfast.
Culture
Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?
Markets
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Says Brand Being ‘Destroyed’ by Magnum
The co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s said the ice cream brand’s new owner is in the “process of destroying” the Cherry Garcia maker’s future by stopping it from criticizing US President Donald Trump. Ben Cohen, who started the brand in …
Technology
Big Tech is preventing new stock-market highs as investors change the way they play AI, says this top strategist
Nomura’s Charlie McElligott says investors are finally waking up to the problems with a market that is too concentrated on AI leadership.
Technology
BigBang Sets 31-Show Worldwide Stadium Tour for 20th Anniversary
K-pop group BigBang will reunite for a 31-show stadium world tour celebrating the group’s 20th anniversary, marking its first trek since 2017. The group – G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung – announced Thursday that the run will begin Aug. 21 at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea, and continue through Feb. 28, 2027, with dates scheduled […]
California
Bill Cody, the voice of WSM Radio and the Grand Ole Opry, dies at 67
Nashville and beyond is mourning the loss of WSM Radio and Grand Ole Opry host Bill Cody, who died at 67 on Tuesday. In May, his daughter shared that the country music icon had suffered critical organ failure and needed a transplant.
Markets
Bitcoin’s long-term return may actually be close to zero — and that could be just what it needs
A predictable price would support bitcoin becoming a viable currency.
Technology
Blink’s six-piece outdoor camera kit is a great deal under $200
You can save on a big set of outdoor security cameras ahead of Prime Day. Amazon has a five-pack of Blink cameras with a video doorbell included that’s marked down to $166.99. The bundle includes a Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+, five Blink Outdoor 2K+ cameras, and a Blink Sync Module Core. The doorbell is typically […] You can save on a big set of outdoor security cameras ahead of Prime Day . Amazon has a five-pack of Blink cameras with a video doorbell included that’s marked down to $166.99. The bundle includes a Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ , five Blink Outdoor 2K+ cameras, and a Blink Sync Module Core . The doorbell is typically $70, and each camera generally retails between $80 and $100, so you’re saving at least $200 by grabbing them all in the set. Blink Video Doorbell and Five Camera Bundle Where to Buy: $419.98 $166.99 at Amazon The video doorbell captures video in 1920 x 1920 w
Technology
Bloomingdale’s to Expand Focus on Rhone With Activations, Addition of Womenswear
The active and lifestyle brand is currently carried in 19 stores and online.
Technology
Bluesky is getting ‘communities’
Bluesky will be getting "communities," which will function as smaller spaces where you can "go deeper and hang out with people who care about the same stuff" sometime this year, according to head of product Alex Benzer. They will be built on the decentralized AT Protocol that underpins Bluesky, with Benzer saying that "it's a […] Bluesky will be getting "communities," which will function as smaller spaces where you can "go deeper and hang out with people who care about the same stuff" sometime this year, according to head of product Alex Benzer. They will be built on the decentralized AT Protocol that underpins Bluesky, with Benzer saying that "it's a new structure for everyone" that's part of the "Atmosphere" (a shorthand for the AT Protocol ecosystem). Benzer listed out a "few ideas we have in mind so far" in a thread . "On Bluesky, you'll be able to create communities, join them
Technology
Bonnaroo 2026 Livestream Schedule & Details Announced for Disney and Hulu
Find out when to catch Turnstile, the Strokes, Skrillex, Geese, and many more this weekend
California
Boomer vs. Millennial? The drama in upcoming congressional races
Proposition 50 took some of the drama out of this year’s congressional elections — it’s just about certain that Democrats will gain seats here as they try to flip the House. But beneath that headline, last week’s primary election sets the stage for several contentious races, including ones that reflect generational tensions in the Democratic […]
Technology
Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Brazilian officials have announced a significant drop in deforestation rates
Technology
CEO Talks: Berluti’s Jean-Marc Mansvelt Talks New Milan Store and ‘Focused Luxury’ Strategy
The brand is riding out the turbulence in the luxury sector by recentering on its most lucrative segments and markets.
Technology
Can Hemp Save Turkey’s Troubled Textile Industry? Exporters Are Betting on It
And across Turkey's textile sector, the material is emerging as an unlikely answer to persistent industry headwinds.
Technology
Canadian mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT led her daughter to kill herself
Suit filed in US alleges chatbot told Alice Carrier, 24, ‘maybe this is just the end’ as she struggled with suicidal thoughts A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in US court on Thursday, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her daughter to kill herself. The lawsuit is the latest in a slew accusing the company of failing to address dangerous conversations between users and the company’s chatbot. Kristie Carrier said in a lawsuit filed in San Francisco state court that her daughter, Alice, told ChatGPT about her suicidal ideations more than a dozen times leading up to her death but that OpenAI’s safety systems never flagged the conversations for human review or terminated them. Continue reading...
Technology
Cast announced for new series of Peaky Blinders
The seventh series of the TV show is being filmed in and around Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham.
Global
Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers
It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without spoilers.
Markets
Charles J. Cole, Torben M. Welch, Beacon Heart, LLC, Heart of Humanity, LLC, Avranoc, LLC, Defendants; The indigenous Nations’ Bank, Derek A. Thiess, Barry R. Taylor, Relief Defendants
Charles J. Cole, Torben M. Welch, Beacon Heart, LLC, Heart of Humanity, LLC, Avranoc, LLC, Defendants; The indigenous Nations’ Bank, Derek A. Thiess, Barry R. Taylor, Relief Defendants
Technology
ChatGPT price-war report comes as data shows AI usage already tailing off
After many high-profile corporate customers complained about the high fees attached to AI models, OpenAI is considering discounting its services as competition with Anthropic gets cut-throat.
Global
Cheering for the 'home team' during the World Cup gets complicated for Canadians
As Canada's national team prepare for its home turf tournament debut, some Canadian fans face a dilemma: can you cheer for more than one team?
Culture
Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the WNBA Game Online
Livestream Angel Reese take on Caitlin Clark on the court on Thursday (June 11) — watch live online free.
Culture
Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts
Rapist Bawan Harwe lured underage girls back to his flat with the promise of free vapes and cash.
Culture
Citing Financial Trouble, Charleston’s International African American Museum to Furlough Staff
The 20-day furlough will take effect between July 1 and December in staggered phases. The museum will remain open throughout the period.
Technology
Clocks made from an atomic nucleus just ticked on for the first time
First dreamed up decades ago, the world's first nuclear clocks are set to improve quickly, becoming more precise and aiding the hunt for dark matter.
Culture
Collagen vs Hyaluronic Acid: Which Is Best For Anti-Aging?
The efficacy of collagen vs hyaluronic acid has long been debated among skincare experts. Vogue explores which of these hero ingredients is best for anti-aging.
Technology
Color, Creativity and Personal Expression Take Center Stage at The Couture Show in Las Vegas
From colorful gemstones and kinetic designs to narrative-driven jewels and emerging talent, retailers said creativity, individuality and personal expression defined the mood of this year’s Couture Show in Las Vegas.
California
Commentary: Russell T Davies has left 'Doctor Who' again, but change is the essence of the show
On Wednesday, the showrunner of the long-running BBC sci-fi series announced he was departing the series again, and while the show may be in limbo, evolution is part of its nature.
Culture
Constable in Hampstead review – a darker side to the 250th birthday boy
Burgh House, London If you thought that Constable was all rainbows and sunshine, some mezzotints he commissioned show intriguing new depths John Constable never left England. So much of how he painted and thought about the world can be explained by this basic fact. In 1803, aged 26, he went on a trip along the Kent coast – the closest he would get to going abroad – with the enthusiasm of a man stepping foot for the first time in the new world. “I saw all sorts of weather”, he wrote. “Some the most delightful, and some as melancholy.” This trip was an exception. For most of his life he moved between three points: Suffolk, Hampstead and Brighton. While his great rival JMW Turner, one year his senior, travelled across France and Italy, Constable took pleasure in being parochial. “I am sure you will laugh”, he told his wife, Maria, but “I have found another very promising subject at Flatford
Technology
Consumers Say Sustainability Language Remains Confusing, Study Finds
Health and wellness have emerged as new clothing concerns for respondents to the latest Paris Good Fashion survey.
Culture
Country Radio Welcomes Taylor Swift Back with Open Arms: ‘It’s the Easiest Programming Decision of the Year’
Where will her 'Toy Story 5' tune, 'I Knew It, I Knew You' debut on the Country Airplay chart?
Technology
Crimean Museum Struck by Ukrainian Drone, Reportedly Damaging Collection
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian museum has again accused Russia-controlled Crimea of housing looted Ukrainian art.
Global
Cuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling – but prepares for the worst
With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournament As Cuba crumbles under a nearly five-month-long US oil blockade, many on the island hope that the World Cup might save the island from US attack – or at least offer a respite until the competition ends on 19 July. “The beginning of the World Cup will make it more difficult for the United States to carry out a military action in Cuba,” said Carlos Alzugaray, Cuba’s former ambassador to the EU. “Cuba is very close to the US, and can hit many targets inside the US, especially in south Florida, with drones or other weapons.” Continue reading...
Technology
DR Sales Closes With WDR/Arte, VRT, NRK in Multi Buyers Pact on Norwegian Wildlife Doc ‘Frost Without Snow and Ice’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Copenhagen-based DR Sales, sales rep of the Oscar-winning “Mr Nobody Against Putin” and Sundance hit “A New Kind of Wilderness,” has closed a raft of deals on the Norwegian wildlife documentary “Frost Without Snow and Ice” (“Frost uten Snø og Is”) on the heels of its world premiere at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. Broadcasters and […]
Culture
Dead Poets Society director Peter Weir receives lifetime achievement award at Sydney film festival
Australian film-maker behind Picnic at Hanging Rock and Gallipoli celebrated for defining country’s culture and ‘global influence on craft, form and storytelling’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Peter Weir, the director of Dead Poets Society, The Truman Show, Picnic at Hanging Rock and Gallipoli, was presented with the inaugural lifetime achievement award from the Australian Film Television and Radio School on Wednesday night. At an event hosted by Sydney film festival, the AFTRS council chair, Rachel Perkins, called the now-retired 81-year-old director and screenwriter “the greatest film-maker this country has produced”. Continue reading...
Global
Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession
Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.
Technology
Deezer launches an AI music detector for other streaming services
Deezer will now scan your playlists on other streaming platforms to detect AI-generated music. Deezer was the first of the big streaming services to start labeling AI-generated music. It even offered its tech to other platforms, but it doesn't seem like it had many buyers. Qobuz launched its own detection tech, while Apple and Spotify […] Deezer will now scan your playlists on other streaming platforms to detect AI-generated music. Deezer was the first of the big streaming services to start labeling AI-generated music . It even offered its tech to other platforms, but it doesn't seem like it had many buyers. Qobuz launched its own detection tech, while Apple and Spotify have opted for a voluntary tagging system. "No other company has followed our lead yet, so we decided to make it possible for everyone to check if their playlists include synthetic music, no matter which streaming p
Technology
Defining Autonomy for Wellness Robots in Senior Care
An examination of how socially assistive wellness robots could support the seven dimensions of senior wellness, and how a framework can measure their autonomy. What Attendees will Learn Why the senior care crisis exceeds incremental automation. Demographic pressure, workforce shortages, and a daily wellness-programming gap all strain traditional care models. What defines a wellness robot as a category. The seven ICAA wellness dimensions and eight properties separate these robots from companion and medical devices. How autonomy can be measured with CRAS. This six-level scale, modeled on the SAEJ3016 driving standard, evaluates four care dimensions. What maps the road to full autonomy. The paper examines technical capabilities, clinical evidence, and a three-phase roadmap toward the early 2030s. Download this free whitepaper now!
Technology
Details on new U.S. strikes against Iran
U.S. Central Command said the U.S. launched a new round of what it called self-defense strikes against Iran on Wednesday. Two U.S. officials familiar with the strikes told CBS News the targets include amminuition depots, command and control centers and warehouses. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Courtney Kealy have more.
Technology
Details on progress toward Iran peace agreement as Trump calls off strikes
President Trump on Thursday announced he would cancel all planned strikes against Iran and said progress was being made on a potential peace deal. CBS News' Margaret Brennan and Courtney Kealy have more.
Technology
Doctor explains why bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient, took so long to be authorized
The Food and Drug Administration approved the chemical compound bemotrizinol in sunscreens sold in the U.S. It's the first time in over 25 years that the FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Culture
Donna Summer Estate Partners With Primary Wave on Singer’s Music, NIL Rights
Primary Wave will work with the estate to expand the reach of Summer's music and brand.
Technology
Dozens of children put at risk after gender care failures at GP clinic, inquiry finds
A safety inquiry into the WellBN clinic in Brighton found 78 children were potentially harmed after being given gender medication without proper checks.
Science
Drinking during pregnancy rose after 2020, new CDC data suggest
A new CDC report underscores that drinking during pregnancy, while generally thought of as a thing of the past, is still a matter of concern.
Culture
Duane Michals, Maker of Enigmatic Sequences of Images That Defied Photography’s Conventions, Dies at 94
“My photographs are about questions. They are not about answers,” he said.
Culture
Dépendance Gallery To Close After 23 Years in Brussels
The gallery built a trusted reputation as an “artists’ gallery."
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Saint Laurent Has Named a Deputy CEO
Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, most recently CEO at Isabel Marant, will be in charge of product and report to CEO Cédric Charbit.
Global
El Niño forms in Pacific as experts say it will likely turbocharge extreme weather
Meteorologists in US predict it will be the strongest of century, while UN secretary-general calls it ‘urgent climate warning’ El Niño , the climate phenomenon that supercharges weather around the world, has officially arrived and could intensify to historic levels in the fall, US officials said on Thursday. US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) forecasters confirmed the formation of El Niño in the warmer than usual Pacific Ocean near the equator, which affects global weather patterns. Continue reading...
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El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
Technology
Elon Musk is encouraging race riots on the eve of SpaceX’s IPO
Elon Musk, on the verge of becoming the world's first trillionaire, is whipping up anti-immigration tensions amid ongoing riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Following a knife attack in the city on Monday, Musk declared support for Restore Britain, a hard-right populist political party that advocates for large-scale migrant deportation in the UK. He reposted statements […] Elon Musk, on the verge of becoming the world's first trillionaire , is whipping up anti-immigration tensions amid ongoing riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Following a knife attack in the city on Monday, Musk declared support for Restore Britain, a hard-right populist political party that advocates for large-scale migrant deportation in the UK. He reposted statements from party leader Rupert Lowe calling for "a vast number of people" to be forced out of the country, as well as a promise from Lowe to "prosecute
Science
Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street. What to know
Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX will make its debut on Wall Street Friday and both institutional and retail investors are expected to gobble up the 555.6 million shares going up for sale at $135 apiece
Technology
Emily Watson Named Sarajevo Film Festival Jury President and Honorary Heart Recipient
Watson, who most recently starred in Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet,' has left "a profound mark on contemporary cinema," according to Sarajevo director Jovan Marjanović.
Technology
Emily Watson to Serve as Jury President at 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, and Receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo
British actress Emily Watson will serve as president of the jury for the Feature Film Competition Program at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival. She will also receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the festival, in recognition of her contribution to world cinema. Jovan Marjanović, director of the festival said Watson was an actress “whose […]
Technology
Etta Froio: Remembering a Brilliant Fashion Leader for Her Knowledge, Clever Wit and Grace Under Pressure
Froio had the respect of every major designer in Milan, Paris, and New York.
Technology
Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation, the Fed to decide next week
The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war
Technology
Ex-Andreessen Horowitz partner slams his old firm, other VCs for 'political infiltration' around AI
John O'Farrell, former partner at Andreessen Horowitz, says the PAC Leading the Future, backed by his old firm, is trying to "intimidate politicians."
Culture
Exclusive: Alana Haim on Custom-Making Taylor Swift’s ‘Stevie Knicks’ Shirt for the NBA Finals
Haim purchased the royal blue Gildan shirts from Michael’s for $2.99 each, applying Speedball orange screen-printing ink with puff additive in it for Wednesday’s big game.
Science
Executive Proclamation restores commercial fishing in Pacific marine monuments, unlocks economic opportunity
Executive Proclamation restores commercial fishing in Pacific marine monuments, unlocks economic opportunity June 11, 2026 The IATTC adopted new three-year management measures for tropical tunas including yellowfin caught by purse seine and longline vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (Image credit: Shutterstock/Al McGlashan) On June 11, 2026, President Trump signed an "Executive Proclamation Restoring American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific," opening additional prized fishing grounds to hard-working American fishermen and United States flagged fishing vessels. This bold Executive action opens more economic opportunities for commercial fishermen and continues to strengthen the economic security of coastal communities. NOAA is proud to support the Administration’s pledge to restore U.S. seafood competitiveness through the America First Fishing Policy . The President’
Science
FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers
Global
Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.
Global
False alarm apparently triggered hazmat response at Pentagon, sources say
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
Global
Far-right influencer arrested in Texas on charge of making terroristic threats
Jake Lang, a far-right influencer who was charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, was arrested in Dallas on a state charge of making terroristic threats.
Technology
Federal Reserve Board announces final rule that establishes data standards for certain information collections
Federal Reserve Board announces final rule that establishes data standards for certain information collections
Global
Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker
U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday they will not seek the death penalty as part of a plea agreement with the man charged in the political assassinations of the top Democrat in the Minnesota House along with her husband, as well as the attempted murders of a state senator and his wife.
Culture
Fendi Names Rome Gallery for Couture Show, Karl Lagerfeld Exhibition
Fendi's first couture show designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri will be held at the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea on July 9.
Technology
Fernanda Torres on Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Moving’ Testimony About Watching ‘I’m Still Here’ Amid Ben Affleck Divorce and Returning to Her Italian Roots at Taormina
Sitting at a beautiful rooftop overlooking the sprawling streets of Italy’s Taormina, Oscar-nominated Brazilian actor Fernanda Torres still can’t quite believe she has finally made it to Sicily. Torres, who is in town to receive the Taormina Film Festival Achievement Award, tells Variety that visiting the region has been a “longtime dream” of hers.  “I […]
Global
First group of Nigerians returns home after anti-immigration protests in South Africa
The first group of Nigerians has returned home from South Africa following government-ordered repatriation due to violent anti-immigration protests
Global
Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
Markets
Ford to Recall More Than 548,000 US Vehicles Over Defective Center Console
Ford is recalling 548,463 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the center console, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday. The issue relates to the console’s chrome plating, which may bubble and peel over …
Technology
Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate
Foreign workers building a sprawling $350 million American Consulate in Milan say they were paid less than $2 an hour after being promised fair wages
Technology
Former Disney Star Bridgit Mendler Claims Surprise EP Release “Wasn’t Me”
Though Mendler now serves as the CEO of an aerospace communications startup, six new songs appeared on her Spotify and Apple Music pages on Friday.
Technology
Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash
Ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs was denied parole nearly five years after killing a woman in a drunken car crash in Las Vegas
Technology
Foster children are getting their own version of ‘Trump accounts,’ but major questions remain
States will be responsible for the sign-up process, but it’s unclear what happens after that.
Technology
Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
Technology
French Scientists Have Developed a New Technology To Help Identify Forged Artworks
The study was able to ID a known van Gogh fake, as well as confirm a recently authenticated painting by the Dutch artist.
Global
French singer Patrick Bruel under formal investigation for rape
Bruel was released from custody under judicial supervision while an examining magistrate looks more deeply into the case.
Technology
Frieze Lines Up Nearly 300 Galleries for Its Two London Fairs in October
The fairs will run October 14–18 in Regent's Park, London.
Culture
Frieze London and Frieze Masters Name Exhibitors, Photographer Duane Michals Dies, and More: Morning Links for June 11, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
Technology
From startup to $1.8 trillion: The investors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards
With SpaceX seeking an IPO valuation of nearly $1.8 trillion, early bets are poised to generate some of the biggest paper gains in venture capital history.
Global
Fund linked to key Trump allies backed push to sow doubt about 2024 election
Guardian review finds group tied to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey funded misleading ads in swing states As the 2024 election approached, advertisements began popping up in key swing states suggesting local officials had discretion not to certify elections. The advertisements, reported at the time by ProPublica and Wisconsin Watch , were misleading. Certification is not optional, and officials are required to certify the vote once the proper process for any election challenges are complete and an official challenge is complete. The warnings, nonetheless, arrived at a moment when Donald Trump and allies seemed to be gearing up to contest the election results if he lost. Continue reading...
Global
Funeral is held for 22 Pakistani soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Kashmir
Authorities say rescuers have recovered the remains of all 22 soldiers aboard a military helicopter that crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir the previous day
Technology
Fynd Wants UK Fashion Brands to Use AI to Design New Collections Faster
Fynd, an AI retail tech based in India, launched its platform Fynd Create in the U.K. on Thursday.
Global
G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur
French and Swiss authorities are imposing pandemic-like border restrictions as the G7 summit begins
California
Get knocked out by the innovative fighting style of 'The Furious,' the future of action cinema
Ignore the rote kidnapped child plot and gape at the creative fight choreography in this Asian action spectacular, which could kick off a revolution.
Global
Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after Manchester school knife attack
Two pupils and a teacher were injured in the attack, which counter-terror police are investigating.
Markets
Global oil prices end near an 8-week low as Trump backs away from his threat of strikes on Iran
Global oil prices Thursday settled at their lowest in almost eight weeks after President Donald Trump said he was canceling planned fresh strikes on Iran, pulling back from his threat earlier in the day.
Markets
Google and Meta Denied New Trial in Youth Social Media Addiction Case
A state court judge has denied motions by Meta Platforms and Google’s YouTube seeking a new trial after a jury found the companies liable for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge …
California
Governor Newsom convenes tech industry leaders to advance government efficiency and effectiveness
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Culture
Guatemalan Human Smugglers Admit to Roles in 2021 Mass Casualty Event in Chiapas, Mexico
Two foreign nationals have pleaded guilty to human smuggling charges related to the crash of a tractor-trailer packed with at least 160 illegal aliens which resulted in the deaths of more than 50 people, including unaccompanied children, and injured over 100 more.
Science
Gwynne Shotwell is the ‘unsung hero’ of SpaceX as its blockbuster IPO launches
No “key man” risk here: Elon Musk’s No. 2 at SpaceX has driven it forward as a private company and now as it prepares to go public.
Technology
Hailey Bieber Does Superfan Style the Hailey Bieber Way
She’s come a long way from high heels and slashed sweaters to sit courtside, but Hailey Bieber has mastered cool-girl-at-the-Knicks-finals style.
Technology
Hear Bob Dylan Perform ‘I Shall Be Released’ for the First Time Since 2008
It's the third ‘Basement Tapes’ song he's resurrected in the past week, following the return of “Baby, Won’t You Be My Baby” and “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere”
Technology
Hear Ella Langley’s Shania Twain–Approved ‘You’re Still the One’ Cover
“So flattered,” Twain commented on Langley’s TikTok post
Culture
Helen Mirren speaks out about being called ‘evil Zionist’ on the street in London
Responding to an incident in which she was verbally abused, the actor said that ‘evil forces are rising everywhere’, as well as expressing support for MobLand co-star Tom Hardy Helen Mirren has commented on being called an “evil Zionist bitch” while being harassed in the street in London, saying she was “attacked by mistake by a man who was maybe a little over passionate or maybe mentally not quite stable”. Footage circulated last month of an incident, believed to have taken place last year, while Mirren was walking with her husband, film-maker Taylor Hackford. They were approached and filmed by an unidentified person, who commented on Mirren’s support of Israel and then launched a volley of abuse at her. Continue reading...
Culture
Hepworth in Colour review – salty Cornish seascapes compressed into immaculate sculptures
Courtauld, London Barbara Hepworth’s elegant works, with their harp-like strings and splashes of blue, evoke the foamy breakers of St Ives. But should we really be surprised she used colour? They say in St Ives that if you put your ear to a Barbara Hepworth sculpture, you can hear the waves breaking on Porthmeor beach. Well, maybe they do say that and maybe they don’t. But the sea definitely roars in the ravishing sculptures at the heart of this small survey of just one aspect of her work: her use of colour. Hepworth’s favourite colours turn out to be – wait for it – blue and white, the colours of the sea: the white foamy breakers and the rippling waters that swaddle the Cornish fishing town where her home and studio are proudly preserved. Continue reading...
Technology
Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, GameStop, and others
Nothing is more frustrating than buying a new pair of headphones, an OLED TV, or a laptop just to find out that you could have gotten it for cheaper somewhere else just a few days or weeks later. That’s why, in order to keep customers happy and prevent them from shopping elsewhere, some retailers offer […] Nothing is more frustrating than buying a new pair of headphones, an OLED TV, or a laptop just to find out that you could have gotten it for cheaper somewhere else just a few days or weeks later. That’s why, in order to keep customers happy and prevent them from shopping elsewhere, some retailers offer price-matching policies in which they promise to match a lower price found elsewhere. That kind of information comes in handy no matter the time of year, but it’s especially helpful during shopping events like Amazon’s Prime Day 2026 sale, which kicks off June 23rd and lasts throug
California
Here's who will face off in California's new House districts as Dems seek edge
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
Technology
Hermès Makes Executive Committee Appointments, Elevates Sustainability Role
The company has made a series of senior leadership appointments as it grapples with slowing growth.
California
Hiltzik: The right-wing attack on science reaches a nadir, but it could get worse
The tally from Trumpian attacks on science now includes billions of dollars in damage to farmers and ranchers and assaults on scientists' freedom of speech.
Technology
Honeywell CEO says AI will 'redefine automation' as labor shortages mount
Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur said AI is poised to "redefine automation" by helping companies turn operational data into actionable insights.
Global
House to take up last-minute extension of FISA spy power in likely-doomed vote
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act lapses Friday.
Global
How FIFA World Cup rules on extra time and tiebreakers work for 2026
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
Markets
How FirstMark Insurance Group Evolved from Chasing Renewals to Anticipating Them
What if every missed renewal could have been saved by a conversation weeks earlier? It can cost seven to nine times more to acquire a new client than to retain one. Yet most independent agencies still manage renewals the same …
Global
How did Mexico’s president become the world’s most popular leftwing leader?
Claudia Sheinbaum started as an activist. Now she is Mexico’s president. Has she stayed true to her ideals? The president’s dressmaker works at home, down a narrow road in a working-class neighbourhood on the southernmost edge of Mexico City. There is no sign, just the house number marked in chalk on a rusted metal door. In the brightly lit, pink-walled room at the back of her modest house, Olivia Trujillo sits at her sewing machine, piecing together the president’s signature suits and dresses. Trujillo sews everything here, accompanied only by her family, three dogs, and one green parrot. Once finished, an assistant spirits away the items by motorcycle straight to the National Palace, where the president lives. Claudia Sheinbaum’s clothing – tailored from modest fabrics produced in Mexico and featuring Indigenous motifs – is one of the many ways that her administration communicates its
Technology
How family offices are investing in the final frontier beyond SpaceX
Personal investment firms of the ultra-rich are interested in space startups even without Elon Musk's name attached.
Culture
How to Style the Wedge Sandal—10 Outfits to Recreate Now
The wedge sandal is back—here are 10 ways to wear it, be it with a white dress for the office, denim Bermudas for the weekend, or a colorful maxi for vacation.
Technology
How ‘Southern Hospitality’ Became Bravo’s Hidden Heavyweight
Kemar Bassaragh, Bravo's vp of unscripted lifestyle, chats with THR about why the Charleston-based series is one of the network's hottest rising stars — along with season four’s weighted storyline between Emmy Sharrett and Bradley Carter, and the show’s future.
Technology
Hugo Boss Mulls Unsolicited Takeover Offer from Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group
Frasers Group is back on the prowl and has launched a 2 billion euros bid for German menswear giant Hugo Boss.
Technology
I Am Artemis: Elkin Norena
Listen to this audio excerpt from Elkin Norena, resident management officer, NASA’s Space Launch System Program: NASA’s Elkin Norena has helped the agency launch more than a dozen space shuttle missions – that’s more than a dozen crews to low Earth orbit and more than a dozen historic missions. They were missions that helped build […]
Technology
I’ve found the Goldilocks of portable MIDI controllers
I have tested more portable MIDI controllers than I can keep track of, and I will tell you right now: 37 keys is the ideal size. While Arturia's 25-key MiniLab MK3 is a solid controller that easily fits in a backpack, it feels a bit claustrophobic. The new $149 MiniLab 37 adds another octave, giving […] I have tested more portable MIDI controllers than I can keep track of, and I will tell you right now: 37 keys is the ideal size. While Arturia's 25-key MiniLab MK3 is a solid controller that easily fits in a backpack, it feels a bit claustrophobic. The new $149 MiniLab 37 adds another octave, giving you much more room to play bass and lead simultaneously, or just play more expansive chords. Physically, the MiniLab 37 isn't very different from its smaller sibling. It's got the same solid (if slightly springy) keybed, eight pads, eight endless encoders, four faders, a pair of touch st
Technology
ICFF Art Director Rodolfo Agrella Shares Vision for Potocco in New Role
The family-run company was started in 1919 and is currently run by Antonino Potocco together with his daughters, fifth-generation members, Alice and Marianna.
California
If Xavier Becerra is California’s next governor, he’ll be a workhorse rather than a show horse
Odds are Xavier Becerra will win against Steven Hilton. Then as governor — and unlike Gavin Newsom — Becerra won't likely run for higher office while governing.
Markets
In a tough economy, many U.S. teachers forced to work second jobs
According to a recent survey, 71% of U.S. public school teachers said they work at least one second job.
Markets
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
Culture
India's viral Cockroach Party launches nationwide youth protests
India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party has launched a nationwide protest campaign
Markets
Indian-Crewed Tanker Hit off Oman in Suspected Third US Strike This Week
India’s shipping ministry said all 20 Indian crew members were safe after a suspected U.S. strike on the asphalt tanker Jalveer off Oman on Thursday following two similar strikes involving Indian crews in the region this week. Three Indian sailors …
Technology
Inside India newsletter: Hollywood is debating AI. India's filmmakers are embracing it
Even as Hollywood remains the world's most influential storyteller, experiments in AI filmmaking are increasingly happening in India.
Markets
Intel’s stock could push even higher thanks to this subtle dynamic, BofA says
Despite major stock gains this year, Intel is significantly “underowned” in funds, BofA notes — and as ownership expands, the stock could zoom higher.
Culture
Iowa Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking and Drug Distribution
A federal jury in the Southern District of Iowa convicted a Des Moines man today on charges related to sex trafficking and distribution of a controlled dangerous substance.
Technology
Is Apple TV the new HBO?
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Severance. Pachinko. Silo. Ted Lasso. Over the past couple of years, a number of Apple TV shows have become hits with audiences and critics alike. And yet, compared to the […] This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers , a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Severance. Pachinko. Silo. Ted Lasso. Over the past couple of years, a number of Apple TV shows have become hits with audiences and critics alike. And yet, compared to the size of other subscription services, Apple TV still barely makes a dent. In Nielsen's most recent The Gauge report , Apple's service failed once again to make the top 10 list of most-used streaming services, suggest
Global
Is China's Xi worried that North Korea wants "to confront the U.S."?
A veteran North Korea analyst says Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea was about keeping tabs on an emboldened Kim Jong Un who wants "to confront the U.S."
Markets
I’m 55 and earn $100,000. Should I take a $2,900 monthly pension — or $2,200 with 3% annual hikes?
“I plan to continue working until age 60.”
California
Jakob Nowell used to call Sublime 'his dad's band.' But new album proves 'Now it's our band. It's us'
With the release of "Until the Sun Explodes" their first album as Sublime in 30 years, the band members talk about recapturing the effortless essence of their timeless sound and looking forward to future plans.
Global
Jilted bride who went ahead with wedding gets engaged
Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.
Technology
JioHotstar’s Tadka Indian Microdrama Platform Reaches 100 Million Users
Tadka, the microdrama platform within leading Indian streamer JioHotstar, has crossed 100 million users, establishing premium short-form content as a mainstream entertainment category in India. Since launch, daily watch time per viewer on Tadka has grown fivefold, reflecting sustained engagement with the format. More than 42% of the service’s viewership comes from audiences under 24, […]
News
Judge acquits Democratic congressional candidate arrested at New York immigration court protest
Federal prosecutors unsuccessfully argued that Brad Lander obstructed an elevator as he sat in front of it for 20 to 25 minutes in September.
Science
Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico's universal childcare program
It is up to a New Mexico judge to settle a challenge over the legality of New Mexico’s fledgling universal childcare program, an ambitious and closely watched effort to eliminate daycare costs for all working families
Technology
Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Virginia Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, and Commonwealth Attorney for Fairfax, Virginia Steve Descano challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers by criminally prohibiting federal officers from wearing masks, requiring individual identifiers, and functionally banning cooperative 287(g) agreements with numerous local law enforcement agencies dedicated to helping enforce this nation’s laws. Virginia Code, §§ 19.2-83.6:1, 15.2-1726.1.
Culture
Justice Department Sues New Mexico Supreme Court and Board of Bar Examiners for Violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the New Mexico Supreme Court and the New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners, alleging that they violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by refusing to recognize the out-of-state law licenses of qualifying servicemembers and their spouses.
California
Kaley Cuoco announces she is expecting her second child with fiancé Tom Pelphrey
Kaley Cuoco has announced she is pregnant and expecting her second child with fellow actor and fiance Tom Pelphrey: 'Little sissy on the way!!!'
Culture
Kelsey Lu: So Help Me God review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Dirty Hit) Aided by Jack Antonoff, Kim Gordon, Sampha and more, the cello-playing singer-songwriter’s abstracted yet tuneful second album is worth the seven year wait Seven years separate the release of cello-playing singer-songwriter Kelsey Lu’s debut album, Blood , from its follow-up. Lu has suggested the long gap was an act of artistic rebellion against a music industry obsessed with providing a constant stream of new product – “tuning into my intuition, trusting myself and building a team to support that”, as they put it. Perhaps they wanted to carve their own path after a cover version – of 10cc’s I’m Not in Love, used in HBO drama Euphoria – became their most successful song, or perhaps they simply didn’t have the time to make an album amid their plethora of other interests. They have scored two movies: the Bafta-winning Earth Mama and the Netflix documentary feature Daughters . T
Culture
Kenny Loggins Gets ‘Footloose’ With Kevin Bacon and John Lithgow For ‘Tonight Show’ Classroom Instruments Medley: Watch
Loggins stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to re-live some of his golden numbers from the Silver Screen, doing so with some famous buddies and classroom instruments.
Technology
Knicks Fans Think Trump Cursed the Team. So They Burned Sage and Protested the Barricades Outside MSG
At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, just hours before Game 4 of the Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals, several New Yorkers were spotted outside Madison Square Garden cleansing the air with copal and sage to manifest better luck for their hometown team. “We’re saging the Madison!” said Deisy, a woman dressed in a bohemian orange-and-blue ensemble […]
Global
Knicks beat Spurs with largest NBA finals comeback to move to brink of first title since 1973
Knicks erase 29-point deficit to win Game 4 Anunoby scores winner with 1.2 seconds left New York take commanding 3-1 Finals lead The New York Knicks stared into the abyss and somehow found a way out. Facing a 29-point deficit in front of a shell-shocked Madison Square Garden crowd, New York completed the largest comeback in NBA finals history on Wednesday night. OG Anunoby’s tip-in off a Jalen Brunson missed three-pointer with 1.2 seconds left made the difference in the 107-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4. The Knicks are now within one win of their first NBA championship in 53 years. Continue reading...
Global
Knicks rally from 29 points down to beat Spurs 107-106
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
Markets
Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millions
The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.
Technology
Kuwait closes airspace, Israel warns of launches from Lebanon after U.S strikes in Iran
President Donald Trump promised more attacks on Iran after strikes resumed this week. Earlier this week, he said a deal to end the war was near.
Technology
Kuwait closes its airspace over Iranian attacks
Kuwait closes its airspace over Iranian attacks
Technology
Kuwait closes its airspace over Iranian attacks
Kuwait closes its airspace over Iranian attacks
Culture
Kwon Eunbi & Heo Yong Joon on the Long Game, Chapters Left Behind and the Beginning of Something Greater
A few days ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, the singer and the footballer are each at a threshold — one opening a new label chapter, the other eyeing a move abroad.
Culture
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet Are Love’s Young (Denim) Dream for the Knicks
For what became an era-defining match for the New York Knicks, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet pulled out a couples look for the history books—care of Chrome Hearts.
California
L.A.'s deadliest day: Lisa See revisits the Chinese massacre of 1871 in new novel
In Lisa See's new novel 'Daughters of the Sun and Moon,' the historical novelist revisits the deadliest lynching in the state's history: The Chinese Massacre of 1871.
Technology
LISTEN: David Harbour Finds a Port in the Storm in ‘DTF St. Louis’; ‘Toy Story 5’ Red Carpet Rundown
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario details his time with David Harbour as the actor tries to navigate that trickiest of transitions – moving on from a career-making role after five seasons as Jim Hopper on Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” And Marc Malkin brings us a Red […]
California
Legal brawl that helped tank Jeff Shell's Paramount career ends
Robert James "R.J." Cipriani has asked a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to dismiss the scorched-earth lawsuit he brought against Shell in March.
Technology
Legionnaires Disease Associated with a Private-Use Hot Tub in a Vacation Rental Property - New York, October 2024-April 2025
This report describes using a transmission model to project Ebola outbreak growth over three months.
Science
Level 2 - Malaria in Yemen
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk
Technology
Lil Wayne Wins $29,225 Judgment Against Security Guard Who Claimed Rapper Struck Him
A judge dismissed the complaint after ruling that the security guard and his lawyer willfully failed to comply with court orders
Culture
Lily Allen, London Ladies, and ‘SNL’ Stars Lit up the Royal Academy’s Summer Party
A crowd of artists, actors-of-the-moment, and city it-girls partied and perused the art at the Royal Academy’s glitzy preview evening in London.
Markets
Lockton Reports Organic Revenue Growth of 11% for Fiscal Year 2026
Lockton, the privately held, independent insurance brokerage, reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2026, with global revenues increasing 12% year over year to approximately $4.5 billion, with organic growth of 11%. This performance marks Lockton’s sixth consecutive year of …
Technology
Logitech’s awesome MX Master 3S mouse drops to under $100
The platform-agnostic Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse is discounted to $89.99 at Amazon ($30 off), matching the best price we’ve seen so far this year. While it may look like a somewhat ordinary mouse, it has a unique second scroll wheel near the left thumb that’s surprisingly useful for horizontal scrolling in spreadsheets. You […] The platform-agnostic Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse is discounted to $89.99 at Amazon ($30 off), matching the best price we’ve seen so far this year. While it may look like a somewhat ordinary mouse, it has a unique second scroll wheel near the left thumb that’s surprisingly useful for horizontal scrolling in spreadsheets. You can connect the mouse to Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux systems using either Bluetooth or the included USB-A 2.4GHz wireless adapter. Logitech MX Master 3S The MX Master 3S is a favorite among many Verge staff mem
Culture
Lola Young review – buoyant, brilliant return from British pop’s great oversharer
O2 Apollo Manchester The Messy hitmaker is back after taking time away from live performance, and this charming, relatable set shows why she is such a gen Z icon The rollercoaster ride towards international pop stardom seldom runs smooth, but few rising stars have been flung through its loops and freefalls as publicly as south London singer-songwriter Lola Young. In 2024, gen Z anthem Messy became her breakthrough moment, but social media scrutiny surrounding her open struggles with addiction and a stage collapse in New York last year brought live performances to a halt. When the 25-year-old musician strolls on stage in a baggy black hoodie, she seems relieved to be here. Casual though the look may be, she is worshipped as a Y2K style guru, as evidenced by the young crowd: a blur of bleached mullets and denim jorts cry every word of her single Sad Sob Story! . Continue reading...
Global
London council seizes social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone first lady
Fatima Jabbe-Bio kept tenancy in Southwark despite living for much of year at presidential lodge in Freetown A social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone’s first lady has been seized by a London council. Southwark council confirmed it had repossessed the two-bedroom home in Walworth previously occupied by Fatima Jabbe-Bio, whose tenancy was reported by the Times last year. Continue reading...
Science
Lupus patients in England in remission after pioneering NHS trial of GM therapy
Doctors say therapy that genetically modifies person’s T-cells could offer cure for chronic autoimmune disease Five lupus patients in England are in remission after being treated with a revolutionary therapy that genetically modifies their own cells, in a medical breakthrough that could offer people a cure, doctors have said. CAR (chimeric antigen receptor) T-cell therapy involves removing a type of white blood cell also called T lymphocytes, which are crucial for hunting out infected or damaged cells, and engineering them to spot and destroy disease. The T-cells are then fed back into the patient via an infusion to reset their immune system. Continue reading...
Technology
MFS Collapse Triggers Probe Into Failed UK Lender’s Auditors
The UK’s audit watchdog is probing accountancy firms linked to Market Financial Solutions Ltd., the mortgage lender backed by multiple Wall Street banks that collapsed in February. The Financial Reporting Council has opened investigations into Magus Chartered Accountants and two …
Global
Mahomes to become NFL's first $500m player
Patrick Mahomes is called a "generational talent and elite human being" by Kansas City Chiefs boss Clark Hunt.
Global
Man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker and husband pleads guilty
The guilty plea comes after the US Attorney's Office said it would not seek the death penalty in the case.
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Man pleads guilty to killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband while posing as an officer
A Minnesota man who posed as a police officer and knocked on lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night, killing the top Democrat in the state House and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder on Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.
Technology
Marc Jacobs’ Summer Campaign Is All About the Girls Room
The American brand's latest campaign continues the brand's storytelling approach and features a mix of Jacobs' runway, commercial pre-fall, beauty and accessories assortment.
Markets
Markets/Coverages: Berkshire’s GUARD Starts New Contractors GL, Inland Marine
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies announced the launch of a contractors general liability and inland marine solution, expanding its small commercial product suite to meet the needs of artisan contractors. The new offering through AmGUARD Insurance Company is initially available …
Markets
Markets/Coverages: Westfield Specialty Launches UK & Europe Liability Portfolio
Westfield Specialty Launches New UK/Europe Liability Portfolio, Hiring 2 Execs From Everest Westfield Specialty International has expanded its casualty offering by launching a new UK and Europe liability portfolio, appointing Keith Knight, class underwriter, and Andy Skinner, deputy class underwriter, …
Global
Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
Technology
Measles has no treatments. Changing that may not be easy
Vaccination remains the priority, but some researchers are looking for drugs to fight the virus in people who don't get the shot.
Culture
Meet the Archivist IDing All the Designer Goods at New York’s Hottest Vintage Shop
Zachary Witter helps archive and ID all the designer luxury vintage goods at Desert Vintage.
Technology
Melania Trump announces a new savings account for youth in foster care
A new savings program for children in foster care was announced Thursday at an event with the first lady and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Markets
Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for foster kids
First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts
Global
Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
Technology
Mercedes-Benz joins Europe’s defense push with anti-drone vehicle deal
Mercedes becomes the latest European carmaker to turn to the defense industry in the hope that partnerships can revive the auto industry's ailing fortunes.
Technology
Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.
Culture
Metropolitan Museum of Art Repatriates Two Khmer Sculptures to Cambodia
The returns were reported by both the Met and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
Technology
Micron, Marvell drag the tech sector into a new bearish phase. Will the correction last this time?
The selloff in the tech sector that has heightened investor anxiety over the past week graduated to a new phase on Wednesday: The pullback is over, and it’s now officially a correction.
Global
Middle East crisis live: Trump cancels tonight’s ‘scheduled strikes and bombings’ on Iran as Iranian source says nothing agreed
US president says ‘discussions with Iran have been brought to the highest level of leadership and approved’ as Iranian state media denies any documents have been agreed Full report: Trump says US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreement Three Indian seafarers were killed in a US attack on an oil tanker earlier this week, India’s shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, said. “It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified,” he wrote in a post on X. The Middle East is being pulled deeper into crisis & the consequences reach far beyond the region.” Continue reading...
Global
Middle East crisis live: US says second day of Iran strikes ‘completed’; Tehran claims it has targeted US base in Bahrain
US military says commercial ships are continuing to transit the strait of Hormuz, contradicting claims from Iran that the strait has been closed US strikes Iran for second day, as ceasefire appears close to collapse If the US genuinely wants a deal it will have to engage with Iranian demands on sanctions relief, says Danny Citrinowicz, the former head of the Iran branch of Israeli military intelligence. Today’s exchange of strikes shows how easily both Iran and the US can slide towards another round of escalation, says Citrinowicz, who is now a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council. If Washington is unwilling to accept that reality, it should recognize the likely alternative: continued confrontations with Iran that could eventually spiral beyond anyone’s control and lead to military conflict under less favorable conditions. Even a limited military campaign designed to weaken Iran wo
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Middle East experts assess prospects for U.S.-Iran deal
To discuss the latest developments in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Joel Rayburn and Suzanne Maloney. Rayburn is a retired Army colonel and is now at the Hudson Institute. Maloney served in the State Department during the George W. Bush administration and is now at the Brookings Institution.
Global
Midwest storms blamed for Iowa death, power outages and flight delays while heat hits the East
The National Weather Service said it received more than a dozen reports of tornadoes Wednesday across northern Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Illinois. Trees and utility wires were reported down across the region.
Global
Military strikes on water facilities in Iran may constitute a war crime, experts say
Strikes on Bemani damaged key water reservoir for 20,000 people living in area amid a historic drought in the country Middle East crisis – live updates Military strikes that damaged two water storage facilities in southern Iran may constitute a war crime, military and legal experts say, after reviewing media reports and visual evidence of a 10 June strike on Bemani, a small district about 2 miles from the strait of Hormuz. It’s unclear if the strikes deliberately targeted the district’s water tanks, or if they unintentionally destroyed a key reservoir for about 20,000 people living nearby. But if the tanks were the target, then the legal question becomes critical, Brian Finucane, a former state department lawyer, said. “It’s either a military objective or it’s a civilian object: attacking one is lawful, attacking the other is a war crime,” Finucane said. Continue reading...
Science
Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens
Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down Millions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according to an analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS). As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become more frequent, the ground under houses can shrink and drag down a property’s foundations. The most vulnerable areas include London, Essex, Kent and a tranche of land from Oxford up to the Wash on England’s east coast, according to scientists, who say mitigation measures will be needed. Continue reading...
Technology
Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs
The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.
California
Model says as Kanye West sexually assaulted her, he yelled, 'This is art, I'm Picasso'
Lawyers for Kanye West argue that what Jennifer An alleges was sexual assault was the rapper's 1st Amendment right to artistic expression.
Science
Modeled Scenario Projections for the Ebola Disease Outbreak Caused by Bundibugyo Virus, 2026
This report describes using a transmission model to project Ebola outbreak growth over three months.
California
More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank
More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company’s tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion in California's Orange County
Technology
Musk’s xAI fired engineer for raising concerns about Grok chatbot, lawsuit claims
Former xAI engineer Devin Kim alleges he was illegally fired for trying to implement safety mechanisms for the chatbot A former engineer at Elon Musk ’s xAI who now heads a thinktank focused on AI safety filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired from the SpaceX subsidiary for raising concerns about the risks artificial intelligence poses to humanity. Devin Kim claims in the lawsuit filed in California state court on Tuesday that his efforts to place guardrails on the development of the chatbot Grok made him a target for company leadership. Continue reading...
Markets
My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"
Technology
NASA Award Boosts Space Technology Research Capabilities
NASA is introducing a new funding opportunity to accelerate academic research and technology development. The Minority University Research and Education Project Space Technology Artemis Research (M‑STAR) application window opened Thursday and will remain open through 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The research funded through this award supports the agency’s priorities for exploring the […]
Technology
NASA Robotic Tech Demo Will Advance Prototype Gamma-Ray Detectors
A new type of gamma-ray sensor developed by NASA will take part in a robotic arm demonstration on the agency’s upcoming Fly Foundational Robots mission.
Technology
NASA to Preview Katalyst Mission to Boost Swift Spacecraft’s Orbit
NASA will host an audio-only media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, June 17, to preview the Katalyst Space mission to boost the orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. Katalyst’s robotic servicing spacecraft, called LINK, will attempt to rendezvous with Swift and raise its altitude, extending its science mission lifespan and advancing a key […]
California
NASA, USGS Scientists Go Rock Hounding in California’s High Desert
Equipped with rock picks and hand lenses, a team of geoscientists deployed to the Mojave Desert recently to investigate a tantalizing “fingerprint” detected by a NASA sensor. Their target: a cache of topaz hiding in plain sight. The geologists weren’t searching for gem-grade treasure. Rather, the presence of topaz could hint at a more valuable […]
Technology
NASA’s Career Technical Education Day Highlights Technical Careers
At NASA, remaining a global leader in exploration and innovation includes having a skilledand dedicated workforce. Technicians play a critical role in advancing the agency’sresearch and missions, applying hands-on expertise across engineering, fabrication,electronics, and countless other technical fields. To help cultivate the next generation of technical talent, NASA’s Office of STEM Engagementhosted Career Technical Education […]
Technology
NASA’s Chandra Discovers Possible Supernova Remnant in Galactic Center
Using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers may have found a supernova remnant in an intriguing neighborhood in the middle of our galaxy. A paper describing these new findings published in The Astrophysical Journal. Supernova remnants are the expanding remains of exploded stars and provide elements – like iron, oxygen, and silicon – that […]
Global
Nearly 118 million people were displaced by conflict, persecution last year, UN says
The U.N. refugee agency reports that forced displacement due to conflict or persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade
Global
Nearly 3,000 patients a day in England face corridor care in NHS
New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.
Markets
Nebraska Settles With Company Regarding Overpriced COVID Tests
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers announced a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test results. The multistate coalition investigated a number …
Technology
Neuroscientists left the lab to study memory loss. The results were surprising
Using smartphone-based tools, researchers find that older adults’ recollections of past events may remain more intact than previously thought.
Global
New York Knicks make record comeback to beat San Antonio Spurs
Celebrities packed Madison Square Garden as the Knicks hosted the Spurs in NBA Finals Game 4.
Technology
Newly Crowned ‘Top Chef’ Turns Competition Into Collaboration With First-of-Its-Kind Residency
Rhoda Magbitang and fellow season 23 chefs unveil a summer-long collaborative menu at Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection, on Hawaii's Big Island.
Global
News Wrap: Apparent anti-Trump message etched into National Mall
In our news wrap Thursday, the Interior Department is investigating what appears to be an anti-Trump message etched into the grass of the National Mall in Washington, severe storms in the Midwest are disrupting travel and the gunman who killed Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband pleaded guilty in federal court.
California
Newsom handpicked a generation of California politicians. Can they help him run for president?
An entire generation of California elected officials owe their current jobs and their political prospects to Gavin Newsom.
Technology
Niall Horan Almost Forgot ‘Steal Your Girl’ Lyrics at Wembley Show: ‘Never Sung This Verse Before’
The singer admitted his mid-show realization during his recent appearance on The Tonight Show
Global
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.
Culture
Nike’s Moon Shoe Is the Samba of 2026
Nike’s Moon Shoe sneakers are trending. Originally designed in the 1970s and relaunched by Nike and Jacquemus in 2026, they’re fast becoming a celebrity staple.
Technology
Noname Is Touring Telefone for Its 10th Anniversary
“I hope 10 years ago in some small corner of the world you heard the imagination of young folks from the city of chicago”
Technology
Nonprofit buys experimental cancer drug to maintain patient access
In a rare move, nonprofit organization Blood Cancer United is buying the remaining supplies of a discontinued investigational cancer drug.
Global
Northern Ireland protests pass off without incident after two nights of unrest
After two nights of unrest, pockets of protests held across Northern Ireland have passed off without major incident.
Science
Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Ebola Disease Caused by Bundibugyo Virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, May 2026
This report describes a large outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Culture
Olivia Rodrigo Hits National TV Debut Performance of ‘The Cure’ on ‘Kimmel’: Watch
Rodrigo stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live for a late-night performance, just hours before the release of her third studio album.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo Reveals She Nearly Had ‘Anxiety Attack’ Before Glastonbury Headlining Set
“It’s moments like that where I feel music is just so magical that you just can’t really describe it,” singer says of playing iconic U.K. fest
News
Opening of Canada-US bridge in Detroit that Trump threatened to block is delayed
The opening of a Canadian-U_S_ bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block has been delayed due to “outstanding issues.”
Science
Opinion: How long Covid’s scientific stalemate made it politically erasable
Long Covid hasn’t disappeared. It’s just gone underground, writes Steven Phillips.
Science
Opinion: We published in Nature Medicine in 2025 for free. In 2026, it cost us $12,850
In 2025, Elizabeth Selvin and her colleagues published in Nature Medicine for free. In 2026, it cost them $12,850, she writes.
Technology
Oracle beats on earnings, but stock drops on plans to raise another $20 billion
Oracle topped quarterly expectations, but free cash flow is negative, and the company plans to raise more capital for data center projects.
Markets
People Moves: Andersen to Lead Nationwide Agribusiness Distribution; Ascot Names Eppers Group Chief Investment Officer; Baron Joins Zurich as US Head of Energy
Andersen named leader of Nationwide Agribusiness Distribution and Underwriting Nationwide named Nick Andersen as the new leader of agribusiness distribution and underwriting, following Dirk Pollitt’s retirement. Effective July 1, Andersen will lead Nationwide’s farm, ranch and commercial agribusiness sales and …
Markets
People Moves: Willis Re Names Former Guy Carpenter Exec Fletcher as CEO of Bermuda; Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions Announces Retirement of Thofern as CEO for Germany
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Willis Re and Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions business. A summary of these new hires follows here. Willis Re Names Former Guy Carpenter Exec Fletcher as CEO of Bermuda Willis Re, an international …
Markets
People: Moore Takes Over as President of Independent Agents of Georgia
Robbie Moore, a longtime agent and partner with Legacy Risk Solutions in Augusta, Georgia, has been sworn in as the new president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia. He takes over from Jarrett Bridges, who is with the Higginbotham …
Technology
Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages
The mayor of a quake-hit southern Philippine town is pleading for air force helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in places isolated by landslides
Culture
PinkPantheress Easily Conquers ‘Hot Ones’ Wings of Death Gauntlet While Confessing She Didn’t Think Her Career Would Last 5 Years
Host Sean Evans sweetly reminded the "Boy's a Liar" singer not to touch her eyes during the sauce challenge.
Technology
Playing with payphones: how the ubiquitous orange booths have been gamified by fans
Quaint and often overlooked, payphones continue to provide an essential public service, with millions of free calls being placed each year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man I’ve never met stands at a payphone in Sydney’s central business district. “A serene small park directly to the right of the payphone,” he says poetically into the receiver. “There’s a man with an interesting cap sitting down there, and an ibis. I guess they’ll be immortalised in this phone voicemail forever.” Continue reading...
Technology
Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing
Police have used water cannons on protesters in Northern Ireland after violence erupted a second night over a stabbing in Belfast
Global
Police investigate '8647' written in grass on US national mall
"Eighty-six" is a slang term for "get rid of". Some US officials claim the numbers are meant to encourage violence against Trump, the 47th president.
Global
Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries
Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.
News
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame
Global
Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
Global
Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
Global
Pope visiting 'dock of shame' in Canary Islands where migrants slept in squalor
Pope Leo XIV is travelling to the Canary Islands to draw attention to the plight of migrants who risk their lives every year trying to reach Europe
Culture
Prabal Gurung Resort 2027
Prabal Gurung Resort 2027
Technology
Prabal Gurung Resort 2027: ‘First Light’
Inspired by early New York mornings, the designer catered to two archetypes: the disheveled party girl and the suited-up CEO.
Technology
Quarantunes Breakout Demi Weitz Launches Artist Platform Indigo With Fellow Stanford Graduates
Weitz teamed with fellow Stanford University graduates and siblings Luc Giraud and Saskia Giraud to launch Indigo, and they’ve reeled in rapper, singer and producer .idk. to help kick off the platform.
Technology
Quevedo Announces El Baifo Tour 2027 With Video Game Inspired by Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain
Fans will need to unlock clues and exclusive content to discover the tour dates of the trek.
Science
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Colorectal Cancer Death Rates, by State - United States, 2024
This report describes a large outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Technology
Quiver Distribution Buys Frank Grillo, Tyrese Gibson and Harvey Keitel Cyperpunk Thriller ‘Kill Code’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Quiver Distribution has acquired domestic rights to “Kill Code,” a cyberpunk action thriller that stars Frank Grillo, Tyrese Gibson and Harvey Keitel. Justin Price wrote and directed the picture, which also stars Franzi Schissler. The company will release “Kill Code” on July 24. The deal was closed at Cannes, with Voltage Pictures and The Exchange […]
Technology
RFK Jr. claims his calendar is publicly available. We’ve been trying to get it for a year
None of STAT's requests for Kennedy's schedule have been completed, and some haven't even been acknowledged.
Technology
Radu Jude on Adapting Scandalous French Classic ‘Diary of a Chambermaid’ and Proving He’s Not Just a ‘Vulgar Filmmaker’
After releasing not one but two feature films last year that had him competing for both a Golden Bear in Berlin and a Golden Leopard in Locarno, prolific Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude would have been forgiven for taking a breather in 2026. Instead, the tireless and tirelessly inventive director managed to one-up himself, not only […]
California
Report: Rising CT Claims Driving Shifts in Comp Costs and Patterns in California
Cumulative trauma claims have risen sharply in recent years and they are driving changes in claim characteristics, costs and claim outcomes, a new report shows. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s Emerging Patterns of Cumulative Trauma Claims report …
Technology
Ret. Army Maj. Mike Lyons on new U.S. strikes against Iran: "It's kind of about time"
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday night following the downing of an Apache helicopter earlier in the week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest. Then, Ret. Army Maj. Mike Lyons joins with analysis.
Culture
Rick Ross Reveals Album Release Date for ‘Set in Stone’ & Announces ‘Mahogany Caskets’ Single Featuring T.I.
Rozay's currently in the midst of his 17-city orchestra tour celebrating 20 years of his Port of Miami debut.
Technology
Roborock’s Q10 S5 Plus robovac is over half off, matching its best price to date
Even at full price, the Roborock Q10 S5 Plus offers impressive value, boasting features typically reserved for pricier robovac models at a fraction of the price. That’s especially true today. It’s down to just $269.99 ($280 off) at Wellbots when you apply promo code NEW10, which matches its all-time low and is the best price […] Roborock’s Q10 S5 Plus comes with a self-emptying dock and is under $300. | Image: Roborock Even at full price, the Roborock Q10 S5 Plus offers impressive value, boasting features typically reserved for pricier robovac models at a fraction of the price. That’s especially true today. It’s down to just $269.99 ($280 off) at Wellbots when you apply promo code NEW10 , which matches its all-time low and is the best price we’ve seen since Black Friday last year. If you prefer a different retailer, you can also buy it at Amazon and directly from Robova
Technology
Royal Academy Summer Party Puts British Fashion in the Spotlight
Aside from Sasha Keable’s performance look to Lily Allen’s custom 16Arlington, the annual fundraiser doubles as a showcase for British fashion’s cultural relevance.
Technology
Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
Technology
Ryanair is under investigation over charging parents to sit with their kids
European economy airline Ryanair is under investigation in the UK for charging parents mandatory fees to sit with their children. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was looking into whether the seating fees, which may be charging parents for the airline to meet its child safety and disability‑related obligations, are "unfair" under consumer […] Ryanair said the CMA’s investigation is “bogus.” | Photo by Nicolas Economou / NurPhoto via Getty Images European economy airline Ryanair is under investigation in the UK for charging parents mandatory fees to sit with their children. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was looking into whether the seating fees, which may be charging parents for the airline to meet its child safety and disability‑related obligations, are "unfair" under consumer law. Under Ryanair's terms and conditions, at least o
Markets
SEC Proposes Rescission of Regulation NMS Rules 611 and 610(e)
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to rescind Rules 611 and 610(e) of Regulation NMS.“After two decades of Rule 611, it is high time that the Commission review its unintended consequences that have hindered — rather than…
Technology
STAT+: A suspicious denial pattern in Medicare Advantage
Major Medicare Advantage plans almost always reversed their denials on appeal, raising big questions about barriers to care.
Technology
STAT+: AMA and lawmakers push back on AI care denials
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: HHS watchdog on denials by health insurers, lawmakers target AI denials, and Talkspace's new chatbot offering.
Technology
STAT+: Abridge inks deals with Nvidia and Lilly
Abridge announced new deals with Eli Lilly and Nvidia as it aims to gain an edge in a competitive market.
Science
STAT+: Novartis doubles down on molecular glue strategy
Seniors' drug costs rise sharply, Enliven's leukemia drugs, and more biotech news from The Readout
Science
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about employer coverage of obesity drugs, another Sanofi setback, and more
More employers are planning to drop coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss next year as increasing numbers of people take the medications
Science
STAT+: Private Medicare plans erect barriers to rehab care in pursuit of profit, federal investigators find
Federal investigation finds Medicare Advantage insurers block rehab care for older adults, only to reverse denials on appeal.
Science
STAT+: Scientists see promise in NIH proposal to cap number of grants they receive
Without easy access to leaders within a field or top-of-the-line lab equipment, principal investigators outside top universities often struggle to compete for grants from the NIH.
Technology
STAT+: ‘Synthetic lethality’ could trigger another round of biotech M&A
Proving out a "synthetic lethality" approach can help treat cancer will take a lot more work. It also might trigger some creative deal-making.
Science
Scientists reveal surprising mechanism behind Venus flytrap’s rapid snap
Intricate tests show hair-trigger detection causes cells on outer surface of leaf to soften, prompting closure The Venus flytrap is one of nature’s most impressive predators, luring insects with the intoxicating scent of nectar before capturing them with a snap of its jaw-like leaves. Now, scientists have revealed the mechanism that allows the carnivorous plant to react with lightning speed, resolving a problem that stumped Charles Darwin and many researchers after him. Continue reading...
Technology
See Never-Before-Shown Martin Wong Works, Now On View in a Show Of His Chinatown Paintings
It’s the first show to deal with the Chinatown paintings of an artist who playfully referred to himself as “Chino-Latino.”
Technology
See Nick Cave Sing Soulful Shane MacGowan Tribute, ‘A Rainy Night in Soho,’ in Ireland
The Bad Seeds also played some rarities at the concert, including the first performance of “Stranger Than Kindness” in more than a decade
Global
See when the U.S. men's soccer team is playing in 2026 World Cup
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
Culture
Serena Williams' run at Queen's over as partner Victoria Mboko withdraws
Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is curtailed as her playing partner Victoria Mboko withdraws with a left knee injury.
Technology
Shakira and Burna Boy Deliver Electric Performance of ‘Dai Dai’ to Kick Off the FIFA 2026 World Cup
The show also featured appearances from Maná, J Balvin, Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda, and Danny Ocean
Technology
Soccer Meets Space Science
A soccer ball floats in microgravity in this March 2, 2026, picture from the International Space Station. The space station crew tested soccer balls to study how internal mass affects motion and stability in microgravity. The findings have improved understanding of how embedded technologies, including match-ball sensors, can influence performance during play. Through research aboard […]
Markets
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
Global
Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time
Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy Even as Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the US and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy thinktank Ember, along with a report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (Seia) and analytics firm Wood Mackenzie, show the continued growth of solar and decline of coal in the United States despite federal policy. In May, for the first time, solar supplied more of the nation’s electricity than coal, or 12.8%, Ember said. Coal supplied 12.2%, its fourth-lowest monthly share ever. Continue reading...
Technology
Songs prep the brains of finches yet to hatch for a hot world
Adult finches make "heat calls" as the temperature rises. Exposure to the song prepares their unhatched young's brains for the heat.
Science
SpaceX IPO could see a "volatile few hours" after launch, market reporter says
SpaceX goes public on Friday, with its initial public offering poised to make waves. Joe Ciolli, executive editor of the First Trade Newsletter at Business Insider, shares his market performance predictions for Elon Musk's aerospace company.
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SpaceX IPO is a ‘referendum’ on Musk, say market watchers
Friday's hotly anticipated SpaceX market debut could prove a defining moment for capital markets — and serve as a "referendum" on Elon Musk's leadership.
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SpaceX IPO won’t ‘break’ the bull market. But investors are worried about what comes next
As far as Wall Street is concerned, the stock market has what it takes to absorb the new supply.
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SpaceX cuts retail IPO allocation to low 20% range, source says
The Elon Musk-led company plans to direct a percentage in the low 20s of the offering to retail buyers, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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SpaceX heads for record $1.78tn float amid fears it is overvalued
Analysts say IPO that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire has a ‘major disconnect’ on price Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch the biggest stock market float in history amid warnings that it may be overvalued. The space exploration, satellite broadband and AI company will join the US stock market on Friday at a valuation of $1.78tn, after offering at least $75bn of shares to investors through an initial public offering. Continue reading...
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SpaceX is launching a historic IPO — but its biggest risk has nothing to do with rockets
Elon Musk admits he “cannot predict” when his massive venture will make money, even as Starlink revenue tops $11 billion.
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SpaceX is poised to make history with record $75-billion stock IPO
SpaceX is seeking to sell 555 million shares at $135 each, raising $75 billion and valuing the rocket maker at $1.77 trillion — making it one of the largest public companies.
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SpaceX raising $75 billion in record-setting IPO as Nasdaq debut awaits
SpaceX is selling 555.6 shares at $135 a piece, raising $75 billion in the largest IPO on record.
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SpaceX soon-to-be millionaires are set to spend big on luxury homes, watches and private jet travel
SpaceX employees have to wait to sell their shares, but many are already planning how to spend their windfalls.
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SpaceX’s stock could follow the same path as Tesla’s — not always trading on fundamentals
Investors often use shares of Tesla to trade on price swings or to bet on Elon Musk himself.
Technology
Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here's where prices, availability stand
The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada
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Stop! That! Train! review - RuPaul-led zany drag comedy is a riot
With a whip-smart drag queen cast and celebrity cameos, Adam Shankman’s film is a refreshingly kooky twist on the summer movie caper Given the grip it exerts on the drag world in the US and beyond, it’s almost quaint to remember the janky beginnings of RuPaul’s Drag Race, which debuted in 2009 with cheap plywood sets, a “lounge” sponsored by Absolut Vodka and special guests including Michelle Williams (the less famous one). Now, it’s a high-gloss spectacle that has won 14 Emmy awards, is credited for bringing pageant-style drag fully into the mainstream and is a magnet for star guest judges including Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga . There’s a sense that latter-day Drag Race is running on fumes, with 29 seasons including All Stars spinoffs and finale viewing figures that peaked in 2016. But the cottage industry that has grown up around it has never been bigger: former contestants like Trixie
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Strictly Ballroom review – Baz Luhrmann’s dizzying, dance-tastic swirl of fun is a classic ugly-duckling tale
Luhrmann’s goofy and lovable film is reissued for generations who don’t know where TV’s Strictly Come Dancing got part of its name Generations who don’t know why TV’s Strictly Come Dancing is called that (or even what the old Come Dancing show used to be) need to catch up with Baz Luhrmann’s debut directing feature from 1992; it is goofy, lovable and as sweetly romantic as you like. It was the feelgood crowdpleaser from Australia that made Luhrmann a star, and that “strictly” sounded a defiant note. Ballroom dancing may not have been cool (though it is now, more or less), but the film revealed it had passionate fans and underdog cred, like being an Abba nut in PJ Hogan’s Muriel’s Wedding from 1994, which also starred veteran Oz comedy turn Bill Hunter in a very similar role. Strictly Ballroom also laid down the narrative template for Strictly Come Dancing; the film’s pairing of the brill
Technology
Study highlights influence of socioeconomic status on children’s brain development
A new study found that the leading environmental factor influencing brain structure and function is the socioeconomic status of a child's family.
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Subterranean fungi networks more than 100 quadrillion km in length, study finds
First ever global mapping of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi shows scale of hyphal systems that sustain plant life Our planet’s soils contain enough of the subterranean fungi that sustain plant life and help regulate the climate to stretch from the Earth to the sun almost three-quarters of a billion times, a groundbreaking new study has found. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are networks of tubular cells called hyphae that sustain life on Earth by forming critical partnerships with more than 70% of plants. The networks, which have been forming for about 475 million years, provide nutrients and water in exchange for the carbon produced by the plants, and help to regulate the climate by drawing carbon into soils. Continue reading...
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Sudanese paramilitary drone strikes kill at least 15 people in central region, officials say
Sudanese paramilitary forces have carried out drone strikes in a central region, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens
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Sundance Prizewinning Documentary ‘Birds of War’ Sells to Several Territories, Lines Up Oscar-Qualifying Run, Debuts Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
London-based sales, production and distribution company Dogwoof has closed a raft of international deals on Sundance prizewinning documentary “Birds of War,” which has been lined up for an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run in the U.S. as Dogwoof launches the film’s trailer ahead of its U.K. premiere at Sheffield DocFest. Dogwoof revealed Thursday it has secured international […]
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Supreme Court hands down opinions on criminal trial venues, bankruptcy court, investment regulations
The Supreme Court issued new opinions in three court cases on Thursday. A series of major rulings remain as the end of the court's current term nears. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains.
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Surveillance program set to expire as Congress rejects FISA extension
President Trump announced his plans to nominate Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. The choice comes as lawmakers refused to extend a key surveillance tool over stalled privacy concerns and questions about the qualifications of the interim intelligence chief. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
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Survey finds 51% of Americans feel financially conflicted
A new poll from Edward Jones and Gallup of more than 5,000 adults found only 16% felt financially "fulfilled." More than half said they feel financially "conflicted," experiencing both stability and uncertainty. 32% were financially stressed. Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary joins "The Daily Report" to discuss her article about the poll.
Technology
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s ‘Chainsaw Man’ Vol. 24 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 as Mizuki Tsujimura’s Latest Novel Debuts in Top 10
Debuting at No. 2 is Dandadan Vol. 24.
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Taylor Swift & Haim Sisters Sit Courtside at NBA Finals Game 4 — And You Have to See Their Hilarious Homemade Knicks Shirts
Swift -- in town for Thursday night's Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony -- sported a "Stevie Knicks" shirt at Madison Square Garden.
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Taylor Swift Attends NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden to Support the Knicks
Following her surprise performance at last night’s “Toy Story 5” premiere in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift has made it all the way to Madison Square Garden in New York City on Wednesday in time to watch the New York Knicks face off against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. This […]
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Taylor Swift and Haim Sisters Sport ‘Stevie Knicks’ Shirts at Knicks Final Game
The star attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday
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Taylor Swift, Timothée Chalamet and Haim among fans at New York's NBA Finals
Wednesday's result means the team are now just one win away from a famous Finals win.
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Teacher abandons holiday to duet with Ed Sheeran
Lianne Kaye says performing with the singer was "honestly unbelievable".
Culture
Tell us your favourite album of 2026 so far
We would like to hear about the best new album you have heard this year so far and why The Guardian’s music writers have compiled their favourite albums of the year so far – and we’d like to hear about yours, too. Have you listened to a new album that has had you hooked? Or one you’d recommend? Tell us your nomination and why you like it below. Continue reading...
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Tesla’s Robotaxi Falls Short With Long Waits and Stalled Rides
When Elon Musk kicked off Tesla Inc.‘s quarterly earnings call in July 2025, robotaxis were top of mind. The carmaker had just launched its automated ride-hailing service several weeks earlier in Austin, to glowing early reviews from the hand-picked crop …
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Texas Governor Candidates Start Over Corpus Christi Water Woes
Corpus Christi’s impending water crisis — and delayed action by city leaders — has become an issue in the race for Texas governor, with Gov. Greg Abbott threatening a state takeover of the city and his Democratic opponent, Gina Hinojosa, …
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Thai court sentences 2 Uyghur men to death over 2015 Bangkok bombing that killed 20
A court in Thailand has sentenced two Uyghur men to death for a 2015 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan shrine
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Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
Twenty people were killed and 120 injured in the attack at the Erawan Shrine, a popular tourist destination A Thai court has handed out death sentences to two Uyghur men from the north-western Chinese region of Xinjiang for a 2015 bombing in the centre of Bangkok that killed 20 people. The explosion occurred at the Erawan Shrine in the centre of Bangkok, an area popular with foreign tourists. As well as the 20 people killed, another 120 were injured. Five of the dead were from mainland China and two from Hong Kong. Continue reading...
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Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch
FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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The Best Knicks Merch to Shop This Week
The Knicks aren’t the only ones putting on a show this postseason. As New York’s NBA Finals run turns Madison Square Garden into a celebrit hotspot, the courtside style has become nearly as watched as the action on the court. With the Knicks now leading the San Antonio Spurs 3-1 after a nail-biting Game 4 […]
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The Big Destination Show Debrief
After a string of fashion shows on the coasts of the US, Vogue Business unpacks how brands choose where and when to show abroad in 2026.
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The Celebration of the Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund Finalists Showcased American Excellence
What do the new CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund class and the New York Knicks have in common? Two words: exceptional talent. On Wednesday evening—right before game four of the NBA finals—familiar faces from fashion filed into NoHo hotspot Jean’s to fete the ten finalists during a cocktail reception co-hosted by Nordstrom.
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The French World Cup Team’s Bag Collection Is Insanely Luxurious and Perfectly Patriotic
The French World Cup team were spotted carrying bags by Hermès, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton in all shapes, sizes, and eras.
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The Guardian view on the analogue resurgence: the shock of the old | Editorial
Long-abandoned formats such as cassettes and VHS tapes are finding new life as consumers seek a digital detox Ten years after the last video recorder manufacturer ceased production, the first straight-to-video movie for two decades – This Is How the World Ends – was released this month. The resurgence of vinyl began long ago; sales are at their highest level for over 30 years . But record buyers enthuse about the warmth of their sound and the generous visual expanse of album covers. In contrast, the new movie is shot in HD; the director acknowledges that those watching it on video will see a cropped, fuzzier image. The point of the exercise – beyond creating a buzz – lies not in the inherent qualities of VHS, but the effect of its rarity on the viewer. When everything is available in high definition with one swipe of your screen, cumbersome physical formats that must be hunted
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The Oscars don't have a Hilary Duff Award for Millennial Excellence. But 'Las Culturistas' do
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers spoke about how their love of awards shows birthed Las Culturistas Culture Awards, how they come up with the categories and the evolution of their podcast.
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The S&P 500 chart is breaking down — but this new buy signal is flashing green
A look behind the stock market’s key support levels shows bullish NYSE activity and a hidden shift in volatility.
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The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted.
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The best robot vacuums in the UK to keep your home clean and dust free, tested
Looking for hands-free cleaning? We trialled the most powerful robot vacuums – some of which even mop your floors – to find the best • The best vacuum cleaners, tested Robot vacuum cleaners take the drudge work out of cleaning your floors and carpets. No more tiresome weekly stints of vacuuming, and no more last-minute panic when you have visitors on the way. Instead, your compact robot chum regularly trundles out from its dock, sucking up dust, hair and debris to leave your floors looking spick and span. Over the past few years, robot vacuums have become much more affordable, with basic units starting at about £150. They’re also doing more than they used to: mopping hard floors and charging in sophisticated cleaning stations that empty their dust collectors and clean their mop pads for you. Best robot vacuum cleaner overall: Eufy X10 Pro Omni Best budget robot vacuum for small homes: Ro
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The bill that would let Jimmy Kimmel sue Brendan Carr is here
Under a new bipartisan bill, Americans could sue for damages if a government official illegally tries to coerce a social media, AI, or broadcasting company to remove their post - regardless of whether the platform actually does it. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the JAWBONE Act on […] Under a new bipartisan bill, Americans could sue for damages if a government official illegally tries to coerce a social media, AI, or broadcasting company to remove their post - regardless of whether the platform actually does it. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the JAWBONE Act on Thursday, which, in addition to letting individuals sue for these kinds of damages, would create new transparency requirements for government communications with social media, AI, and broadcast companies. That could em
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The bird brooch that defied the Nazis: Cartier’s diamond menagerie – in pictures
Fresh from a sell-out showing at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, Cartier is coming to the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne as part of the gallery’s Winter Masterpieces series . The exhibition features more than 350 jewels, including gemstones the size of golf balls, and tells the story of how three brothers – Louis, Pierre and Jacques Cartier – took their grandfather’s small Parisian business and transformed it into a global sensation. Throughout the tumultuous 20th century, Cartier was the jeweller of choice for the 0.1% – adorning aristocrats, industrialists and actors. Many of the maison’s most opulent and exquisitely crafted jewels drew inspiration from the natural world. Here, NGV senior curators Dr Miranda Wallace and Amanda Dunsmore explore Cartier’s ongoing fascination with animals • Great dynasties of the world: The Cartiers Continue reading...
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The federal government is offering new job-training grants. California says it’s not ready yet
The federal government is set to expand financial aid for students in short-term job training programs starting July 1, but Californians may have to wait until the fall to benefit because of administrative and regulatory challenges.
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The library rules (and so do library streaming services)
Summer is almost here, and that means getting outside, having fun in the sun, and touching grass. But if you need to cool down for a bit, allow me to sing the praises of the library. If your local library system is anything like mine, it probably offers a lot of great things for you […] Summer is almost here, and that means getting outside, having fun in the sun, and touching grass. But if you need to cool down for a bit, allow me to sing the praises of the library. If your local library system is anything like mine, it probably offers a lot of great things for you to do, both tech-related and not, at no extra cost. I'm part of the Multnomah County Library system , and I'm frankly spoiled by all of the things available with just a free library card. The perk I use most is the ability to fill up my Kindle with the wide selection of ebooks made available through OverDrive , a platfor
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The rise and rise of 'Meatball' McGinn
John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high in a storybook career.
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The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates
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There’s a ticking time bomb under the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal. Here’s what could set it off.
The merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery has been met with resistance from many in Hollywood — but the real threat will come from additional costs Paramount could incur if regulators slow down the deal.
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Three Illegal Aliens from Guatemala Indicted for Crimes Related to Unaccompanied Alien Children, including Smuggling and Fraud Charges
Yesterday in Cleveland, Ohio, indictments were returned charging three illegal aliens from Guatemala for international smuggling of unaccompanied alien children (UAC) and defrauding the government, while another illegal alien was sentenced to prison for smuggling a UAC to the United States in 2023 and then fraudulently obtaining custody of the child who he then sexually abused.
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Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we know
Three tankers have been struck by the US military over the past three days, killing at least three people.
Technology
Tim Allen Blames ‘Home Improvement’ Reboot Holdup on Onscreen Sons’ “Personality Problems”
Zachery Ty Bryan is currently serving a prison sentence, while Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Taran Noah Smith aren't interested in acting anymore.
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Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Swift, More Celebs Absolutely Lose Their Minds Over Historic Knicks Win
Chalamet sheds his shirt, Swift waves the rally towel, Rihanna shoots hoops in NYC, and more celebrate after historic comeback win
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Toccin to Open Shop-in-shop in Harrods, Sets Next Goal of Opening Freestanding Stores
The contemporary brand will open a 1,400-square-foot pop-up store in Southampton on Thursday
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Tony Leung Lines Up Johnnie To Film, India Project and Serial Killer Series as He Chairs Shanghai Jury (EXCLUSIVE)
Thespian Tony Leung Chiu-wai has three productions in the pipeline: a film to be directed by Johnnie To, a separate India-set project and a six-or-seven-episode streaming series in which he will play a serial killer. The Hong Kong screen legend disclosed the projects while speaking to Variety ahead of his role as jury president of […]
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Travis Barker Updates His Vans ‘Dues Paid’ Old Skool for Summer
Barker's second collection with Vans spans both footwear and apparel.
Science
Trump Bought Tobacco Stocks and Raked In Industry Donations as FDA Eased Standards
The Trump administration has pursued an extensive pro-tobacco agenda as the president and his political movement have been buoyed by a flood of tobacco industry money, federal records show.
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Trump accuses Democrats of hypocrisy on Platner, despite questions about his own conduct
President Donald Trump is accusing the Democratic Party of hypocrisy for supporting Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite his own history of misconduct against women
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Trump calls off threatened strikes, says deal with Iran is close
President Trump said he called off a third night of airstrikes on Iranian targets. In the Oval Office, he again said that a deal was close between the U.S. and Iran, and that it might be signed this weekend. Iran denied any movement toward a longer-term agreement. William Brangham reports.
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Trump claims Iran war settled 'subject to finalization,' expects signing in 'next few days'
Hours earlier, Trump warned that the U.S. would attack Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and soon take over Iran's oil infrastructure assets, including Kharg Island.
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Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation'
President Donald Trump has a surprising take on a new report that shows inflation spiking to its highest level in three years
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Trump names new spy chief after pushback over previous pick
The nomination comes after lawmakers objected to his first selection, Bill Pulte, over a lack of relevant experience.
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Trump nominates Jay Clayton as top US intelligence official after pushback on Bill Pulte
US president had faced widespread criticism of his decision to install a controversial ally, Bill Pulte Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former head of the top US markets watchdog, to be the country’s leading intelligence official. The US president faced widespread criticism of his decision to install a controversial ally, Bill Pulte, as acting director of national intelligence while searching for a permanent candidate. Continue reading...
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Trump picks Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a new permanent pick to head the Office of the Director of National Intelligence: Jay Clayton.
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Trump picks former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as national intelligence director
Trump's announcement came after House Democrats' objections to his pick of Bill Pulte as acting chief ensured that a key national security tool expires Friday.
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Trump plans to nominate U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to be national intelligence director
President Donald Trump announced the nomination on social media amid pressure from Congress to name a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month.
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Trump says 'I love the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.
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Trump says Iran strikes called off, citing progress on potential peace deal
President Trump said he has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
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Trump says he has called off latest threats to strike Iran, citing progress in talks
Trump said in a social media post that he made the move after a breakthrough in negotiations, and that significant points under discussion "have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved."
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Trump taps federal prosecutor Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence role
President Trump on Thursday announced he's nominating former SEC chairman and current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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Trump threatens to take 'total control' of Iran's oil industry as ceasefire teeters
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to launch major strikes on Iran and seize control of its oil and gas industries as continuing attacks between the warring countries pushed the Middle East closer to the resumption of a full-scale war
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Trump’s claims about California vote-rigging are a grim preview of November | Moira Donegan
The ‘fraud’ he sees is in the very concept of democracy, in the idea that people who don’t agree with or fawn over him might have a say, too By now, it is an event as regular and predictable as the tides: a Democrat wins an election, and Donald Trump says that that election was rigged. There does not need to be any evidence for this; indeed, there never is. Trump will say it anyway. He rallies the rightwing media ecosystem to spread the lie; he convinces his followers to believe it. That this, by now, a repetitive spectacle, devoid of suspense, does not mean that it is not dangerous. Continue reading...
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U.S. becomes India’s top gas supplier, as Iran war cuts it off from the Gulf
India's gas purchases from the U.S. have grown steadily, driven by Washington’s push to sell more American energy to the South Asian country.
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U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran "hard"
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
Technology
U.S., Iran trade attacks again after Trump threat
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire again on Thursday after President Trump pledged Tehran would "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.
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UC Davis favored less qualified Black, Latino med school applicants, Justice Department claims
The U.S. Justice Department said an investigation by its Civil Rights Division found racial bias in admissions at UC Davis' School of Medicine.
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UFC Freedom 250: What to know about the White House bouts, Paramount and the lawsuit
A scheduled UFC bout on the White House South Lawn in celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th anniversary has sparked controversy and a lawsuit.
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US Derivatives Regulator Maps Out Rules for Soaring Prediction Market Industry
The top U.S. derivatives regulator on Wednesday released new draft regulations governing the burgeoning prediction markets industry, seeking to cement federal oversight over companies that have shot to the forefront of politics and sports betting while presenting new possible avenues …
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US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row
Iran says it responded to US strikes by targeting American assets in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, which reported damage to its capital city overnight.
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US college athlete smashes 110m hurdles world record
With a time of 12.75 seconds, Ja'Kobe Tharp becomes the first athlete to set a world record at the NCAA championships for 50 years.
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US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite war
U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran
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US pays $750K to evacuate American aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island
The Trump administration has put up $750,000 to charter a private yacht to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote South Pacific island after she had been aboard a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak
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US producer prices rose 6.5% on higher energy prices, largest yearly jump since 2022
U.S. producer prices climbed last month at the fastest pace since November 2022, fueled by surging energy prices
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US slaps sanctions against Cuban oil and gas company as tensions rise
The U.S. government has announced sanctions against Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company in a move expected to increase tensions between the two countries
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USDOT Rescinds ‘Disparate Impact’ Civil Rights Regulation
The U.S. Transportation Department said Wednesday it is rescinding part of its long-standing civil rights regulations that prohibit conduct that has an unintended “disparate” impact. In April 2025, President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies not to enforce laws that prohibit …
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Uber Sues New York City Over ‘Reckless’ Driver Protection Law
Uber Technologies sued New York City to block enforcement of a new law that it said would unconstitutionally force it to keep drivers it does not want on its platform. In a complaint filed late on Tuesday night, Uber said …
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Unfortunately, I’m allergic to my adorable kitten – here’s what doctors advised
Cat allergies affect millions of people. Experts explain how to manage symptoms without necessarily giving up a pet When I got a kitten in February, I thought I had done everything right. I’d considered getting a cat for years and carefully thought through the decision. I am allergic to them, but I had lived with a cat before and managed symptoms like sneezing and itchiness with antihistamines. I rationalized that I’d probably be OK, especially if I found a “hypoallergenic breed” (more on that later). Continue reading...
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Union Bay Acquisition Acquires Michigan-Based Arlington Agency
Union Bay Acquisition, an aggregator of insurance agencies, has acquired the assets of Arlington Agency, Inc., based in Livonia, Michigan. Terms were not disclosed. This is Union Bay’s eighteenth acquisition, and fifth in the state of Michigan. Arlington Agency offers …
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Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
Technology
Vera Bradley Posts Reduced Q1 Loss, Sees Progress
CEO Ian Bickley tells WWD the company has stabilized and put "pillars" for growth in place.
Technology
Veronica Beard Partners With Artist Pauline de Roussy de Sales on Limited-edition Collection
The designs feature the artists' vibrant, narrative-driven works depicting vacation destinations.
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Viewpoint: Insurers Seek to Navigate Cost of Capital Hurdles to Better Fund Their Futures
It was an eventful first quarter, with the Iran conflict co-mingling with market concerns over the private credit exposures held by both European banks and insurers. Unsurprisingly, debt issuance has been affected, with March and much of April seeing a …
Technology
Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.
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WATCH: 1st reactions for 'Toy Story 5' released
"Toy Story 5" is earning rave initial reactions, with some of the film press calling it emotional, funny, genuinely warm, and perfect in every way.
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WATCH: 3 soccer fans bike 11,000 miles for World Cup
ABC News' Danny New profiles a group of men from Argentina who bicycled 11,000 miles to Kansas City in order to see their home country's first game, despite not having tickets.
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WATCH: A sneak peak of UFC's Octagon at the White House
President Donald Trump's planned UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least $60 million, according to a legal filing that offers a glimpse into the preparations.
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WATCH: First lady Melania Trump announces new investment accounts for foster youth
First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, a spinoff of the Trump Accounts investment funds meant to give $1,000 to every newborn whose parent opens one.
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WATCH: Hurricanes, Golden Knights to face off in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Finals
ESPN NHL analyst and six-time Stanley Cup champion Mark Messier joins “GMA” to share what to watch in Game 5 of the series that is currently tied at 2-2.
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WATCH: Rowdy fans pour into streets after NBA Finals game in NYC
After a historic comeback win by the New York Knicks, rowdy fans poured into the streets of New York City, with some setting off fireworks and damaging vehicles.
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WATCH: Trump signs proclamation opening more protected ocean areas to commercial fishing
President Donald Trump opened three marine protected areas in the Pacific Ocean to commercial fishing with a proclamation on Thursday that he said will boost the U.S. seafood industry.
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WATCH: What just happened? Inside the New York Knicks' historic comeback
The New York Knicks pulled off a record comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, overcoming a 29-point deficit to win by a single point.
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WHO says risk of Ebola in World Cup host countries is low
The WHO said on Thursday that the risk of Ebola transmission in Europe and World Cup host countries is low as the tournament gets ready to kick off.
Technology
WNBA Star Kelsey Plum Joins Adidas Women’s Basketball Roster
Plum was previously an Under Armour ambassador.
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WTW: US Commercial Rates Continue Moderation With 2.5% Increase in Q1
U.S. commercial insurance rates increased 2.5% in the first quarter 2026, according to the latest WTW Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). “The first quarter results reflect a continuation of the moderating pricing environment observed over recent quarters,” said Yi …
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Want to experience the World Cup for $10? Head to the FIFA Fan Festival
Taking place Thursday through Sunday at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, the family-friendly event will feature live match broadcasts, music performances by artists like Steve Aoki and more.
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Want to ‘flip’ SpaceX’s stock on the day of the IPO? Be prepared to pay the price.
A large portion of IPO shares will be allocated to retail investors, but they face penalties if they sell too soon.
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Warren questions SpaceX IPO oversight in new letter to stock indexes
Sen. Elizabeth Warren seeking answers on changes to index provider waiting periods, protections for retail investors, in a letter obtained first by CNBC.
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Watch Ella Langley Cover Shania Twain’s ‘You’re Still the One’: ‘I’ll Never Get Over This Song’
She paid tribute to the classic as her own hit "Choosin' Texas" continues dominating charts.
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Watch Kenny Loggins, Kevin Bacon Perform ‘Footloose’ on Classroom Instruments
The musicians joined Jimmy Fallon and the Roots for a medley of Loggins' greatest hits on The Tonight Show
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Watch Olivia Rodrigo Showcase ‘The Cure’ on ‘Kimmel’
Jimmy Kimmel also offered the singer an opportunity to fulfill her long-held dream of being a babysitter
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Waymo introduces $30-a-month premium tier for riders who want faster pickups
Uber One, meet Waymo Premier. The robotaxi operator announced a new $29.99-a-month premium tier for riders who want a more elevated and exclusive autonomous experience. The invite-only membership service is aimed at Waymo customers who use the service most frequently, offering them a number of perks, including priority pickups, 10 percent cash back on every […] Uber One , meet Waymo Premier. The robotaxi operator announced a new $29.99-a-month premium tier for riders who want a more elevated and exclusive autonomous experience. The invite-only membership service is aimed at Waymo customers who use the service most frequently, offering them a number of perks, including priority pickups, 10 percent cash back on every trip, early robotaxi access in new cities, and up to five free cancellations a month. Waymo Premier will be initially offered to select riders in San Francisco, Los Ange
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Waymo launches premier subscription tier for $29.99 a month, starting in select cities
Waymo is offering a new subscription tier for power users, starting in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix
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Wegovy weight-loss pills to be available for patients in UK to buy
Regulator approval means patients who meet criteria will be able to purchase tablets with private prescription Patients in the UK will soon be able to buy the Wegovy weight-loss pill, the medicines regulator announced on Thursday. It is the first GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet for weight-loss to be approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), making the UK the third country to authorise the pills, behind the US and the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading...
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What Happened to ‘23 Jump Street’?
Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube are in talks to reprise their roles for the threequel that appears to have skipped an address.
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What energy insiders in DC are saying about oil prices and a possible Iran deal
Brian Sullivan shares his insight from the sidelines of the Global Energy Forum in Washington, DC.
California
What is it with Spielberg and space aliens? We break down his career-long fixation
With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination with extraterrestrials.
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What to know about Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, and the legal rebuke that followed
On Monday a federal judge struck down the fees, siding with 20 states and ruling that the Trump administration exceeded its authority by raising the charge without congressional approval.
Global
What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission
BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.
Global
What will happen to gold prices if inflation stays elevated through 2026? Here's what experts say.
What impact will the latest inflation surge have on gold prices? Here's what some experts are predicting now.
Culture
When Taylor Swift Wears This Beauty Look, She Wins
Trust that the star thinks about everything—lucky charms included.
California
While Trump drags his feet, Governor Newsom delivers $46M to help address the federally managed water crisis at the border
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Who will be the new '60 Minutes' correspondents?
Tony Dokoupil, Holly Williams and Matt Gutman are among the names being considered to replace the departed Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, Sharyn Alfonsi and Anderson Cooper.
Culture
Who you gonna maul? Why Paul Feig’s derided all-female Ghostbusters dazzles a decade later
Ten years ago, the Ghostbusters reboot was released into a firestorm of rage and revulsion. What did the onslaught show us about film, fandom – and does it stand up today? Criticism of Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters reboot began more than two years before its release. Specifically, it started the moment that the director of Bridesmaids and The Heat announced, in 2014, that he and writer Katie Dippold were to cast four women as paranormal exterminators. The fate of their film was all but sealed. A year later, the first trailer for the film swiftly became the most disliked film trailer on YouTube – and then most disliked YouTube video ever . Such a concerted campaign of vitriol did not lessen with the film’s release. Continue reading...
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Why Orbital Data Centers Are Harder Than Silicon Valley Thinks
“Space computing, the final frontier, has arrived,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared at the Nvidia GTC conference in March. Indeed, the idea of data centers in orbit has gone from science fiction to a serious spending category. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired xAI (also Musk’s) and is planning a constellation of space-based data centers. Google , not to be outdone, announced Project Suncatcher in partnership with Planet , planning to launch two satellites equipped with Google Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) AI chips by early 2027. Startup Starcloud has already filed a proposal with the Federal Communications Commission for an 88,000-satellite constellation for orbital data centers. As Starcloud’s filing suggests, these companies are all proposing fleets of satellites numbering in the thousands, each housing a rack or multiple racks of AI-grade GPUs, interconnected with each other through fre
Science
Why SpaceX is rocketing toward largest IPO in stock market history
SpaceX, the rocket company founded by Elon Musk, will be going public and is expected to become the largest IPO in stock market history. Musk and the company are looking to raise roughly $75 billion. That would raise the company's value to about $1.7 trillion, automatically making it the world's most valuable publicly traded company. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ron Insana.
Technology
Why U.S. AI giants like Anthropic, OpenAI are launching major expansions in London
The U.K. capital has become a key growth target for many of the world's most talked about AI companies.
Global
Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him
The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.
Markets
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
Global
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.
Global
World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico with Shakira
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
Global
World Cup players challenged by dangerously hot weather
The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as South Africa squared off against Mexico, one of this year's host countries. Several American cities hosting these opening matches will be sweltering this weekend, making stadiums feel more like a sauna than a playing field. Climate Central's Ben Tracy shows us how extreme heat is changing the game in our warming world. It's for our series, Tipping Point.
Culture
Wu-Tang Clan Bring the Ruckus For NBA Finals Halftime Performance at MSG
The hip-hop heroes stepped onto the hardwood of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night (June 11) for a much-needed special delivery during game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Technology
Wu-Tang Clan Hit the Court for NBA Finals Halftime Show: ‘Knicks in 5’
The Staten Island natives were a much welcome spark as the Spurs entered the third quarter with a huge lead
Culture
XG, Fujii Kaze and More: 5 Acts from Japan You Can’t Miss at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’26
Here’s a guide to five acts spanning different generations, genres & scales.
Technology
Yamada Takayuki Stars in Australia–Japan Supernatural Romance ‘Tanabata: The Evening of the Seventh’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Australian production company Titantale Film is mid-shoot on “Tanabata: The Evening of the Seventh,” a supernatural romance drama starring Japanese actor Yamada Takayuki. The project, fully funded out of Australia with production service partners in Japan, spans three historical periods – Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia – following three incarnations of […]
Technology
Yes, You Can Wear Havaianas Beyond the Beach. Here’s How
Havaianas flip-flops can certainly be worn beyond the beach. Here are 7 Vogue-approved ways to style yours out for summer in the city.
Technology
YouTube is introducing DMs (again)
YouTube is reintroducing private messaging after testing new ways for users to share videos and "have conversations about them" last year. In an announcement on its official blog, YouTube says it's now starting to expand the in-app video sharing and messaging feature to users in the US and "other global regions" who are 18 or […] You have to be over 18 and already be connected with the person you want to chat with on other messaging platforms. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is reintroducing private messaging after testing new ways for users to share videos and "have conversations about them" last year. In an announcement on its official blog , YouTube says it's now starting to expand the in-app video sharing and messaging feature to users in the US and " other global regions " who are 18 or older. The video sharing platform had previously introduced private messa
Culture
Your New Bottega Veneta Bag Could Be Made From Mushrooms
Bottega Veneta is the latest brand to produce leather alternatives from mycelium. Here’s how the creative director and sustainability team tie-up came to life.
Technology
Zac Brown Defends Performing at UFC Fight at Trump’s White House: ‘This Is Patriotism, Not Politics for Me. F— All The Division’
Zac Brown is defending his decision to perform at the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House in Washington, D.C. The country star will sing the national anthem ahead of the scheduled fights. Brown was met with backlash online for associating himself with Trump’s White House, but he said on “The Pat McAfee […]
Markets
Zelle to expand peer-to-peer payment service to India this year
Zelle is expanding to India later this year, marking its first international market
Technology
iFixit Trump phone teardown confirms it’s an HTC dupe
After getting its hands on a Trump phone and tearing it apart, iFixit has confirmed what I first reported back in February: the T1 Phone is an almost exact duplicate of the HTC U24 Pro. iFixit partnered with NBC to get hold of the network's media sample of the Trump phone, along with a U24 […] This is the Trump phone, but it could just as easily be an HTC. | Image: Trump Mobile After getting its hands on a Trump phone and tearing it apart, iFixit has confirmed what I first reported back in February : the T1 Phone is an almost exact duplicate of the HTC U24 Pro. iFixit partnered with NBC to get hold of the network's media sample of the Trump phone, along with a U24 Pro. They ran the phones through a CT scanner, tore them down to parts, and even put them back together into a functional Frankenstein phone with the U24 Pro's board inside the T1 Phone's chassis, confirming along the way
California
xAI Accused of Illegally Firing California Engineer Who Raised Safety Concerns
A former engineer at Elon Musk’s xAI in California who now heads a think tank focused on AI safety filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired from the SpaceX subsidiary for raising concerns about the risks artificial intelligence poses to …
Culture
‘A Rock Star Year.’ How Unsigned Australian Act Steph Strings Broke Out & Landed on the Bonnaroo Lineup: Six Things To Know
Beyond the fest, the artist has played shows across the U.S. and Europe plus scored a support slot for Jesse Welles.
Technology
‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Wanda Sykes on Her Netflix Stand-Up Special ‘Legacy,’ Emceeing the Oscars the Night of ‘The Slap’ and Never Having Hosted ‘SNL’
The trailblazing comedian is back in Emmy contention for her seventh hourlong stand-up special.
Technology
‘DTF St. Louis’ Stars, Creator and Cinematographer on a Key Scene That Moves ‘From Sin to Caretaking’
All the messy psychosexual complications — and all the big-heartedness — of “DTF St. Louis” came out in one scene that moves from a motel room to a swimming pool. Series creator Steven Conrad “was able to deliver these very awkward, original moments in a way that you’re just taken as a viewer into a […]
Culture
‘Dangerous for being free’: Mon Laferte on calling out injustice as Chile’s biggest pop star
The musician opens up about her mental health, government corruption and why conservative backlash won’t stop her speaking her mind Mon Laferte has a sore throat. Halfway through our conversation, in a studio with no windows at the Sony offices above New York’s Madison Square Park, singer Norma Monserrat Bustamante Laferte meekly asks her manager for a latte without lactose, or coconut milk, if they have it. It’s the first truly hot day of spring. She’s in between arena dates across Latin America of her Femme Fatale tour. Tonight, she’ll skulk through Manhattan with rhinestone-studded eyelids and a Marilyn Monroe wig to film the Femme Fatale music video. Today, her hair is dyed red, cropped in spiky Marcel waves. She’s wearing a black slip dress and a pair of artful, lace-up tabis. With a career spanning over two decades, Laferte holds more Latin Grammys than any other Chilean singer and
Technology
‘Here I’m Alive’ Review: A Moody, Docu-Style Ensemble Drama Burrows Deep Into the Big Apple’s Digital Underground
The second feature from writer-director Joshua Z Weinstein ('Menashe') chronicles a night in the life of several financially strapped New Yorkers glued to their screens.
Technology
‘Highway of death’: the Ukrainian drone campaign menacing Russian logistics
Remote aircraft targeting supply traffic on route connecting occupied regions to Russia Russian forces call it the “Novorossiya” route, the crucial main supply line that snakes through the Ukrainian territories under Moscow’s occupation, linking Rostov-on-Don in Russia to Melitopol, Mariupol and Crimea via the Sea of Azov coastline. In recent months, however, Ukrainian forces have given the R-280 a new name – “the highway of death” – in reference to the Ukrainian drones that dominate the airspace above the road, hunting down convoys of Russian military traffic. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Hollywood Does Abortion’ Review: Politics and Pop Culture Intersect in a Doc That’s Broad in Scope but Sharp in Insight
Produced by Rachel Bloom ('Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'), the film chronicles over 50 years of the conversation around choice as it played out onscreen, from 'Maude' to 'Dirty Dancing' to 'Blonde' and beyond.
Culture
‘It’s Almost Pure Chaos and Fun:’ Sublime Readies Fourth Era With ‘Until the Sun Explodes’
Jakob Nowell tells Billboard the new Sublime album, “Until the Sun Explodes,” is a “love letter to my father” while capturing the essence of the veteran alternative group act.
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‘It’s cheesy umami’: the woman behind some of the best US spices shares her 19 kitchen essentials
Sana Javeri Kadri, co-author of the new Diaspora Spice Co Cookbook , told us about cooking for her two toddlers and hauling 30lbs of rice on flights from India The seven best nontoxic cooking pans in the US, tested in a food lab Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Sana Javeri Kadri, founder of Diaspora Spice Co , wants you to stop letting the spices in your pantry languish. “I think people are really scared of their spice cabinet, or they ignore it,” she said. A decade ago, she started a successful spice company with the goal of building a more transparent spice supply chain and putting fresher goods on grocery shelves. Now with Diaspora Co Cookbook , which came out in March, Javeri Kadri wants to share what you can do with all that turmeric, black pepper and cardamom: “This book teaches you how to use spices very intuitively,” she said.
Culture
‘I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way’: Kathleen Turner’s best films – ranked!
As she nears her 72nd birthday, we honour the actor whose ‘smoked honey’ vocals added to her vampy persona on screen, whether bringing Jessica Rabbit to life or crushing Michael Douglas between her thighs Turner goes full-on drill sergeant for one scene as a dog-trainer, her forearms covered with scratches. Marley the irrepressible yellow labrador retriever knocks her to the ground and gives her a more vigorous humping than any co-star since William Hurt in Body Heat. Continue reading...
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‘Jane Eyre’ Musical Sets U.K. Stage Debut With West End Stars Charlie Burn and Ashley Gilmour (EXCLUSIVE)
Charlie Burn and Ashley Gilmour are set to lead the cast of “Jane Eyre,” the musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon, when the show makes its U.K. premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in London. The play opens Aug. 28 and plays through Oct. 24. Burn, who recently starred as Cady Heron in “Mean Girls” […]
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‘My mayor Muslim, my bagel’s Jewish’: who’s behind the Knicks chant uniting New York?
As the Knicks edge closer to winning the NBA finals for the first time in decades, a viral chant – posted by Kalshi – has become New York City’s anthem The New York Knicks are 3-1 up in the NBA finals , one game away from winning the championship for the first time since the 1970s. The mood in New York is electric, the city is strewn with blue and orange, crowds roar outside Madison Square Garden, and – at least last week – a viral chant has become a new unofficial New York City anthem: My mayor Muslim My bagel’s Jewish My mayor still Muslim My bagel’s still Jewish Continue reading...
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‘Now they can’t afford me’: Steven Spielberg was turned down to direct Bond – twice
Film-maker says he approached producer ‘Cubby’ Broccoli after Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind were hits, but was knocked back both times Steven Spielberg said that he was turned down twice by the producers of the James Bond movies – and now they couldn’t afford him. Spielberg was speaking to The Rest Is Entertainment podcast and was asked if he had any “regrets” about not directing a 007 movie. Spielberg said that he had approached Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, the legendary Bond producer who worked on every “official” Bond film between Dr No in 1962 and License to Kill in 1989, after Spielberg’s 1975 shark thriller Jaws became a major hit, but was turned down. Spielberg said: “I’d always wanted to make a James Bond film from the day I saw Dr No. So I called Cubby Broccoli after Jaws and I volunteered. I said, if you need a director, I would love to direct one. And he said, no. An
Technology
‘Off Campus’ Team Calls Out Fans Who ‘Engage in Targeted Harassment’ of Cast and Threatens to Block Accounts
The team behind Amazon Prime Video’s “Off Campus” is denouncing fans of the YA romance series who have “engaged in targeted harassment” toward cast members and their loved ones. “The Off Campus community is built on a shared love of storytelling — and on respect for the real people who bring it to life,” the […]
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Champion Jinkx Monsoon to Make London West End Debut, Reprising Mary Todd Lincoln in ‘Oh, Mary!’
Jinkx Monsoon will make her London West End debut this summer, stepping into the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in “Oh, Mary!” at Trafalgar Theatre for a six-week run from Aug. 17 to Sept. 26. Monsoon, the first and only drag queen to win “RuPaul’s Drag Race” twice, previously played the role on Broadway, where […]
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‘She slept in the hallway on a lawn chair’: how Bettina’s astonishing art outgrew her Chelsea Hotel room
The reclusive figure spent decades filling every surface of her apartment at the legendary New York hotel with artworks that rose in teetering piles. Some are now on display for the first time in Glasgow When the artist Yto Barrada stepped through the door of room 503, up on the fifth floor of New York’s Chelsea Hotel , she was overwhelmed by what she saw. Every inch of the walls was plastered with Xeroxed word art, graphic reproductions of geometric sculptures, hundreds of photographs of passersby in the street below and collections of leaves laid out in grids. Piles of cardboard boxes and crates, full of yet more artworks, prints, books and maquettes, created teetering canyons through which Barrada had to turn sideways to navigate. Every visible surface was covered with sculptural forms in brass, marble and wood. In the midst of it all, on a small daybed surrounded by this aggregation
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‘Spider Noir’ Team on Bringing ‘German Expressionism’ to Comic Series and Having Nicolas Cage ‘Get the Snob Hat Off’ and Make a TV Show
Giving “Spider Noir” viewers the choose-your-own-adventure option between watching the Prime Video series in color or black-and-white brought something new to the world of superhero shows. “Black-and-white was an opportunity for fans of the comic book world to get a taste of German expressionism, hard lighting and an aesthetic they might not be familiar with,” […]
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‘The Paper’ Star Sabrina Impacciatore on Catfishing, Learning to Do the Worm Dance, and Working With an All-Female Creative Team
Episode 5 of Peacock’s mockumentary series “The Paper” marks an important turning point for Sabrina Impacciatore’s Esmerelda Grand. The series follows a group of journalists working under editor-in-chief Ned Sampson, played by Domhnall Gleeson. The Toledo Truth Teller was once a well-respected publication, but now mostly licenses stories from larger news organizations and has only […]
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‘The Struggle for Mother Water’ Director Michael Zelniker on His Taormina Film Festival Prize: ‘It’s Validation for Those Who Are on the Front Lines’
Canadian filmmaker Michael Zelniker, who will receive the Taormina Film Festival’s Special Sustainability Award on Thursday evening, is on a mission to try and heal the damages humanity is inflicting on planet Earth. Zelniker, who previously helmed the acclaimed 2022 deforestation docuseries “The Issue With Tissue — a Boreal Love Story” — which will soon […]
Science
‘The undruggable became druggable’: a gamechanging treatment for the world’s deadliest cancer – podcast
A daily pill can double survival time in patients with the world’s deadliest cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial that experts are saying is a gamechanger and one of the biggest breakthroughs in decades. To find out more about how daraxonrasib works and how life-changing it could be for patients, Madeleine Finlay speaks to Prof Naureen Starling, consultant medical oncologist at the Royal Marsden hospital Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...
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‘This is honest art. Like Dostoevsky’: Tim Allen and Tom Hanks on Toy Story 5, tech peril and the joy of rusty nails
Pixar’s new film tells young viewers that technology has stolen their childhood and that parents need to wise up fast. Its stars answer your questions on the series’ radical new message What is the thing you’ve learn ed most from this new film? Secretmission Tim Allen [the voice of Buzz Lightyear]: It sounds really self-gratifying, but it’s taking about 20% less time to make a better product. I know now how to focus and isolate my voice. I don’t do as many takes. Sometimes they’ll even say to me: “I think we got it. You can stop.” Tom Hanks [Sheriff Woody]: Really? I will sometimes ask: “Please tell me you have it because I’m so done with this.” I find it to be exactly the same as it was at the get-go, except maybe there’s a little more importance put on it. I don’t think anybody picks our takes doing a Toy Story movie lightly. But I found everything else is just one damn thing after ano
Technology
‘Try!’ Director on His Sports Doc That Is a “Trojan Horse for a Film About People and Their Abilities”
The film from Irish director Oisín Mistéil, premiering at Sheffield DocFest, follows four Irish teams on their journey to the Mixed Ability Rugby World Cup, where "inclusion isn't an aspiration but the starting point."
Culture
“The Middle is Very Seductive”: Inside Menswear’s Value Shift
As male fashion customers become increasingly educated, craft-focused independent brands are meeting demand, taking up more real estate from high-fashion in the process.