Global
'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.
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2026-06-27
258 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Global
2 tropical storms pound Japan with floods and landslides, killing 1
Two major storms are pounding Japan, causing landslides and floods
Technology
24 Prime Day deals Verge readers are grabbing before Prime Day ends
There are an overwhelming number of Prime Day deals to sort through, which is why we spend so much time highlighting products we’ve already tested and can stand behind. But our recommendations are only one way to identify a worthwhile deal: another is seeing which products fellow Verge readers actually buy. Below, we’ve rounded up […] The tiny Xteink X4 reader is proving surprisingly popular. There are an overwhelming number of Prime Day deals to sort through, which is why we spend so much time highlighting products we’ve already tested and can stand behind . But our recommendations are only one way to identify a worthwhile deal: another is seeing which products fellow Verge readers actually buy. Below, we’ve rounded up the deals that have resonated most with readers who spend as much time thinking about tech as we do. It’s a great way to see what people act
Culture
5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, causing panic among residents
Technology
A Reflecting Pool that has long enticed visitors now gains police scrutiny under Trump
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a popular spot for protests, celebrations, and photos
Markets
A new bill would cap Medicare enrollees’ annual expenses at $5,000 — and could cost the government ‘tens of billions’
The long-shot proposal would guarantee some cost protection to all people with Medicare.
Technology
AI turbocharged the stock market. Now it’s firing up the economy.
A modern-day gold rush is giving a big boost to U.S. GDP.
Technology
AMC Aldo Maria Camillo Spring 2027: ‘As Fresh as Possible’
The designer used crispy technical cotton, natural toile, washed silks and Tencel, giving his nonchalant tailoring and sportswear a summery élan.
Technology
Alan Carr doesn't want them, do you? Contents of comedian's castle to be sold
The sale includes dozens of items from a "concrete menagerie" of animals, figures and rural scenes.
Science
Amber extreme heat warning extended before cooldown ends record-breaking heatwave
The record-breaking heatwave is set to end with cooler and more unsettled weather by Sunday.
Technology
American couple left New York City and bought a house in Italy for $13,000: 'We found a different way of life'
Cassandra Tresl and Alex Ninman moved in with Tresl's grandfather in the Czech Republic in 2020 and closed on a house in Abruzzo, Italy, in 2022.
California
An explosion scare, then a warehouse fire: Californians want answers about hazardous chemicals
The Boyle Heights and Garden Grove emergencies are raising questions about emergency planning, inspections and accountability
Global
Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies
Andy Burnham has set himself apart from the man he expects to replace as British prime minister
Global
Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies
Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester who was sworn into Parliament hours after Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, will be constrained by the platform the center-left Labour Party was elected on that decisively ended 14 years of Conservative rule in 2024.
California
Ann Blyth, Oscar nominee for 'Mildred Pierce,' dies at 98
Appearing as the amoral daughter of Joan Crawford at only age 17, Blyth in her short film career worked with many top stars of Hollywood's classic era.
Technology
Annecy Colombian Short ‘Once in a Body’: Fiction Rooted in Real Experiences
For Colombian rising animation talent María Cristina Pérez, whose experimental short “Once in a Body” (“Una vez en un Cuerpo”) competed in the Annecy Animation Festival’s Perspectives sidebar, human connection is the overriding theme in her growing body of work. This is her fourth short, which she dedicates to her sister. “The story portrayed in […]
Technology
Annecy Names Colombia 2027 Country of Honor
The most prominent animation festival in the world, Annecy, has named Colombia as its Country of Honor next year, a significant nod to the South American nation’s burgeoning animation industry. The honor was awarded by the 66-year-old festival and its market, Mifa (Marché International du Film d’Animation), long deemed the premier global gathering for animation […]
Technology
Annecy Winners: ’The Violinist’ Takes Top Prize, ’Iron Boy’ Sweeps Three Awards and Don Hertzfeldt Scores Best Short
“The Violinist” beat out major competition at Annecy, such as “In Waves,” “Viva Carmen” and “Iron Boy,” all already big hits at Cannes, to win on Saturday the biggest festival prize in animation: Annecy’s feature film Cristal. A tale of two young violinist virtuosos in and after WWII Singapore, “The Violinist” certainly had its fans […]
Technology
Annecy Young Audience Award Winner ‘Into the Forest’ Finds Freedom Through Imagination
Swiss filmmaker Antonin Niclass brings imagination to life in “Into the Forest,” a stop-motion short which won Friday the Young Audience Award at the Annecy Animation Festival. Produced by Milos-Films and shot at Hélium Films’ studios in Switzerland’s Lausanne, the short follows three handcrafted monkeys who transform a cold animation studio into a vibrant jungle […]
Markets
Annuities are coming to more 401(k) plans. Should workers embrace them?
The Trump administration wants more annuities in your 401(k). Here is why it might be a mixed bag.
Technology
Anthropic’s Mythos 5 is back
After a rollercoaster negotiation process with the Trump administration that dragged on for two weeks, Anthropic's Mythos 5 is finally back in action - at least, somewhat, for a select group of organizations, according to a letter from the government to Anthropic that was viewed by The Verge. Fable 5, however - the public-facing Mythos-class […] After a rollercoaster negotiation process with the Trump administration that dragged on for two weeks, Anthropic's Mythos 5 is finally back in action - at least, somewhat, for a select group of organizations, according to a letter from the government to Anthropic that was viewed by The Verge . Fable 5, however - the public-facing Mythos-class model - appears to still be in limbo, with no apparent timeline for a rollout agreement. The letter, dated June 26th and sent by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to Anthropic co-founder Tom Brown, who
Technology
Appeals Court Orders Harvey Weinstein Resentencing, Though Conviction Stands
The former movie producer also awaits sentencing for a conviction in New York. Prosecutors said they'll recommend a 20-year prison term.
Global
Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution
Decision leaves in place Biden-era standard on pollution from coal-fired plants, factories and other industrial sources A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency ’s attempt to abandon a Biden -era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel is a setback for the Trump administration ’s deregulatory agenda and its repeated efforts to boost coal, a reliable but polluting energy source. Continue reading...
Technology
Apple wants permission to buy memory from a blacklisted Chinese supplier
Apple is looking to alleviate some of the pressure on its supply chain by seeking an exception from the Trump administration to buy RAM chips from CXMT, a company blacklisted by the Pentagon over ties to the People's Liberation Army, according to the Financial Times. The skyrocketing prices of RAM and storage have driven Apple […] Apple is looking to alleviate some of the pressure on its supply chain by seeking an exception from the Trump administration to buy RAM chips from CXMT, a company blacklisted by the Pentagon over ties to the People's Liberation Army, according to the Financial Times . The skyrocketing prices of RAM and storage have driven Apple to raise prices on almost all of its products this week, so it makes sense that it would seek alternative sources. Legally, Apple isn't barred from buying chips from CXMT, but doing business with a company tied to the Chinese milit
Science
Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.
Culture
As survivors are pulled from rubble of Venezuela earthquakes, relatives of missing hold out hope
Rescue workers have pulled a man from the rubble in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, two days after earthquakes struck the region
Technology
Asics Bets on Chinese Creativity, Takes Lisa-approved Empty Behavior to Paris
Asics said the tie-up with the experimental footwear label signals a broader strategy to use cultural partnerships to launch new products and plug into China’s emerging creative networks.
Global
At least 4 shot in Massachusetts in post-match World Cup crowds
Brockton Police received multiple reports of gunfire shortly before midnight on Friday.
Technology
At the Great American State Fair, you can find a dinosaur's rib cage. Unity is another matter
The fair kicked off this week and is a run by Freedom 250, an organization created by President Donald Trump to run his administration's official events.
Global
Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban
Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.
Technology
Australian rescue team uses AI-powered drone to find lost hikers – video
Two men in their 20s were found within five hours thanks to an artificial intelligence-powered drone, which used thermal imaging to locate them. Two hikers veered off a walking track in Kosciuszko national park, New South Wales, on Tuesday, and were found about half a kilometre off the track. It was the first time the FRNSW drone’s AI detection system had been used to rescue missing people Hikers lost in Kosciuszko national park rescued within five hours by AI drone Continue reading...
Technology
BBC was aware of concerns over Ashley Cain’s ‘toxic masculinity’ online
Disclosure casts doubt on broadcaster’s claim that failure to properly vet presenter lay with independent production partners The BBC failed to investigate concerns about the presenter Ashley Cain that were raised with the broadcaster directly by an interviewee who was a victim of sexual violence. Last week, the Guardian reported that Cain, a former footballer and reality TV star, had a history of extreme misogyny on social media. Continue reading...
Technology
BTS Kicks Off European Leg of ARIRANG Tour With Highly Anticipated Debut in Spain: ‘Let’s Go Crazy!’
The show put an end to more than a decade of waiting for ARMY in Madrid.
Technology
Bahrain Targeted, Ship Struck as Iran War Ceasefire Tested
Bahrain said it had been targeted by Iran and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was struck on Saturday afternoon as Tehran and Washington traded accusations that the other had violated the ceasefire. That came after Iran claimed on …
Technology
Bahrain accuses Iran of launching a drone attack targeting the island kingdom
Bahrain accuses Iran of launching a drone attack targeting the island kingdom
Culture
Beauty Marks: The Best Beauty Looks of the Week
From Katy Perry’s metallic eye to Kate Berlant’s cascading curls and Amelia Gray’s cool-toned lip combo, this was a week where celebrities refined their beauty signatures.
California
Before Venezuela earthquakes, engineers warned tall buildings could collapse atop soft soil
For years, engineers worried about how collapse-prone Venezuela's buildings could be in an earthquake. The big problem, they warned, was the prevalence of tall concrete buildings atop soft soils — the kind that amplify shaking when an earthquake strikes.
Technology
Before there were Trump Accounts, SEED OK gave some newborns $1,000 — how researchers say the grants affected kids
Some state-sponsored programs paved the way for Trump Accounts, the new tax-deferred investing accounts for children.
Technology
Berkshire CEO Greg Abel sworn in as U.S. citizen at baseball game
Abel, a longtime Iowa resident who was born in the Canadian city of Edmonton in 1962, was among the roughly two dozen people from 16 countries who participated in an annual naturalization ceremony hosted by the Iowa Cubs Thursday night in Des Moines.
Technology
Big Tech is obsessed with smart glasses. Now it has to convince people to wear them.
Smart glasses could become the definitive hardware design of the AI era — if consumers buy in to the idea.
Technology
Bill Maher Gets Played by JD Vance on ‘Real Time,’ Admits He May Vote Republican in 2028
On Thursday, Vice President JD Vance paid a visit to the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in California and, as is his wont, put his foot squarely in his mouth. The “Hillbilly Elegy” author, who compared President Trump to Hitler before serving as his running mate, took it upon himself to defend Nixon’s legacy and […]
Technology
Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
The House panel then issued subpoenas demanding the private equity tycoon, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, testify on camera and under oath.
Technology
Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Flies to $18 Million on Opening Day
“Toy Story 5” held on to Friday’s box office crown, despite new competition from “Supergirl” and “Jackass: Best and Last.” Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” made $21 million domestically from 4,425 screens as it entered its second weekend in cinemas. By Sunday, it’s expected to collect $70 million to $80 million, pusing it’s North […]
Global
Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power
Budapest held its first Pride march since the end of former prime minister Viktor Orban's 16-year government with thousands turning out to celebrate.
Global
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.
Global
Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief
Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.
Technology
C.P. Company Men’s Spring 2027: Behind the Seams
The looks riffed on the brand’s archival Mille Miglia outerwear.
California
California officials unearth 117 dog bodies, many with bullet fragments, at ‘no-kill’ shelter
Police say they also found more than 600 dog collars in area where they suspect animals were killed Investigators uncovered 117 dead dogs at a northern California animal rescue sanctuary, with many of the canine remains having evidence of gunshots. Miranda’s Rescue, a sanctuary outside Fortuna, California , described itself as a “no-kill” facility. Investigators said the organization accepted hundreds of dogs each year from shelters across the San Francisco Bay Area in return for hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding. Continue reading...
Technology
Cannes Lions: The Pitches, Panels, Parties and Prognostication That Resonated Most During a Scorching Week on the Croisette
The biggest winners this past week at Cannes Lions were undoubtedly … the ice cream vendors. During a scorching week in the south of France, an estimated 13,000-plus Cannes Lions attendees hustled up and down the Croisette in Cannes for meetings, panels and pitches. The glacier carts and kiosks that dish out ice cream, soft […]
Technology
Cape Verde continue fairytale World Cup debut after Saudi Arabia draw books last-32 spot
After the full-time whistle Cape Verde’s players formed a huddle around their head coach, Bubista, eyes straining at the tiny moving images on a mobile phone. They sought the certainty that a dream had come true and, when the outcome nearly 1,000 miles away in Guadalajara was confirmed, erupted in unfathomable joy. Dailon Livramento, the centre-forward, leapt on to the back of his teammate “Diney” Borges. Everyone in view grabbed the nearest person to embrace and then came all the flags, the islands represented by their 10 stars made famous during one of the World Cup’s most compelling underdog stories in decades. One of them was waved in the stands by Ana Cândida Évora, the mother of their remarkable goalkeeper Vozinha. Others made their way on to the pitch and what a sight it was when the entire squad, visibly buzzing to a man, stayed still for long enough to pose for photographs in fr
Global
Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic
A heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark
Global
Chinese dissident who fled by dinghy to South Korea arrives in Canada, his friend says
A Chinese political dissident who fled to South Korea last month in a dinghy has arrived in Canada
Technology
Christopher Nolan Says Playing it Safe With Mainstream Movies ‘Doesn’t Work’: ‘The Audience Is Looking for Something New’
Christopher Nolan recently told The New York Times that Hollywood studios should take more risks with their blockbusters, because audiences are desperately “looking for something new.” “If you’re really interested in movies and the history of movies, the one thing you see absolutely is that you have to take risks to succeed. The biggest risk […]
Global
Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.
Technology
Colin Farrell Says Playing John Sugar in ‘Sugar’ Was a “Moral Palate Cleanser” After ‘The Penguin’
The Irish actor will soon be reprising Oz Cobb for the third time in Reeves’ The Batman: Part II.
Bay Area
Colman Domingo on Working with Antoine Fuqua and Steven Spielberg, and Why the Bay Area Holds a Special Place in His Heart
San Francisco holds a special place in Colman Domingo’s heart. He called it home from 1991 to 2001 and it’s where “I became of age as an artist,” he says. It’s only fitting that Variety, in partnership with the Frameline Film Festival, honors Domingo with our Creative Conscience Award June 27 at the Castro Theatre. […]
Culture
Comme des Garçons Shirt Spring 2027 Menswear
Comme des Garçons Shirt Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America's transgender policy after Pentagon deal
A gay rights activist is suing the Defense Department to answer a simple question: Did Scouting America actually ban transgender members in a deal with the Pentagon
Science
Could legal 'personhood' help save Lough Neagh?
Rights of Nature could give Lough Neagh the same status as a person, entitled to the same protections.
Global
Crucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes
The situation has grown more desperate by the hour in Venezuela as people dig through the rubble of collapsed homes and apartment buildings
Culture
DANNA Debuts Lucid Dreams Era at Sold-Out Roxy Show & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Also, Tiago PZK brings Timbaland to Argentina, Karim López makes NBA draft history with Carín León by his side, Ruidosa announces its NYC lineup and more.
Global
Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western U.S.
Firefighters are facing more challenges on the ground from what fire managers and experts call unprecedented conditions.
News
Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
The largest fire in the United States has marched through thousands of acres of tinder-dry forest in Utah, fueled by conditions that fire managers and experts call unprecedented
Culture
Desperation mounts in Venezuela as the earthquake death toll rises to 1,430
Venezuela's government said the number of people killed rose to 1,430 Saturday morning and families reported at least 68,900 people missing, three days after the one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that devastated the South American nation.
Markets
Discounted bond funds, especially at scandal-hit Wamco, may offer an investment opportunity
Professional investment advisers wear handcuffs when they manage clients’ money — but you don’t.
Technology
ERL Spring 2027: Venice Bleached
Eli Russell Linnetz has parted ways with the Dover Street Market incubator and relocated production to L.A. while rolling out a complete women's line and his first bags.
Technology
ERL Spring 2027: Venice Bleached
Eli Russell Linnetz has parted ways with the Dover Street Market incubator and relocated production to L.A. while rolling out a complete women's line and his first bags.
Technology
Elon Musk Posts Armie Hammer’s Controversial Comeback Film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ on X
Elon Musk posted Armie Hammer’s “Citizen Vigilante” to his X account on Friday, sharing the controversial indie-actioner with his 240 million followers. The link was active for about 48 hours and went dark on Saturday. Directed and written by 60-year-old German filmmaker Uwe Boll, “Citizen Vigilante” was notably banned in his home country for depicting […]
Global
Europe heatwave live: drought fears in Italy as records tumble around Europe
Temperature records broken in Germany, Denmark and Slovakia as Europe remains gripped by heatwave After decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat? Seawater is seeping into Italy’s longest river as the waterway starts to run dry in the heatwave, hitting a farming heartland that produces the milk for Parmesan cheese. The Po River has never fallen this low so early in the year, raising fears of a devastating drought in July in this corner of northern Italy. Continue reading...
Culture
Experts Say You Should Practice This “Longevity Pose” Every Day
Being able to hold this yoga pose is a key indicator of mobility, flexibility, and agility—so much so that experts often refer to it as "the longevity pose."
Global
Fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the U.S., spreads overnight, leading to more evacuations
Firefighters are facing more challenges on the ground from what fire managers and experts call unprecedented conditions.
News
Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races
New York City’s last horse track is on its final stretch
Technology
First Look: Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 8 Gets a Major Update from a New Collaborator
The Slam Jam x Air Jordan 8 Retro will be released in two colorways.
Global
Fleet of Vespas swarms Rome's historic center to mark 80 years of the iconic scooter
Around 15,000 Vespas buzzed through Rome on Saturday, celebrating the scooter's 80th anniversary
Technology
Foodie in Fairbanks: the unexpected culinary scene in the middle of Alaska
Locals and visitors of the Golden Heart City have a plethora of food choices to choose from – Thai, Chinese, Korean and even Moldovan cuisine Charlie Boonprasert and Tutu Navachai arrived in Fairbanks in the 1980s, when their friend offered them jobs mining and cooking at a gold lease. The pair, originally from northern Thailand, soon realized there was almost no south-east Asian food available in Alaska’s remote interior. But they did find a small Thai population in Fairbanks yearning for a taste of home, and a chance to meet up and gossip. Continue reading...
California
Former youth pastor accused of pushing wife off cliff in Zion National Park dies days after arrest
A former Las Vegas youth pastor who was accused of pushing his wife off a cliff while hiking in Zion National Park died Thursday — just days after he was taken into custody, authorities said.
Global
Four people have died from flash floods in Kentucky, governor says
Floods caused by thunderstorms that have dumped inches of rain on Kentucky and Indiana, with more possible Andy Beshear, the Kentucky governor, says four people have died as a result of flash floods from thunderstorms that have brought as much as 7in (18cm) of rain to the state. Beshear confirmed the four deaths in a social media post, noting three people were from Madison county and one was from Jackson county. “Please join Britainy and me as we pray for their families during this difficult time,” Beshear said. Continue reading...
Technology
From Supergirl to Muse: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Milly Alcock’s Kryptonian hero bops baddies with a superdog in tow, while the Devon band return with another collection of all-caps rock Supergirl Out now Milly Alcock dons the spandex to play Kara Zor-El, AKA Supergirl, in the second film in the DC Universe (a soft reboot of the DC Extended Universe courtesy of James Gunn and Peter Safran), which sees the Man of Steel’s cousin travelling the galaxy and embarking on a quest for revenge. Continue reading...
Technology
From concerts to train rides, bots are winning the ticket wars — but they're only part of the problem
From concerts to train reservations, automated bots have become the latest target in the fight against ticket scalping.
Technology
Gavin & Stacey role a 'wow moment' in actor's award-winning career
Playing a bit part in Gavin & Stacey finale is high point in award-winning career, Rakie Ayola says.
Global
Germany and Italy swelter in heatwave as records tumble across Europe
Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday as weather system spreads eastward Europe heatwave – latest updates Germany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in western Europe spread eastwards, after temperatures broke records above 40C (104F). Denmark registered its highest temperature on record on Saturday, according to the Danish meteorological institute. “With 36.6C north of Odense, we have the warmest day ever since measurements began in 1874,” it said in a post on X. Continue reading...
Markets
Going back to the office may actually be better for you than working from home
Returning to the office — even just a few days a week — might be what fully remote workers actually need.
California
Governor Newsom announces Judicial Appointments 6.26.2026
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California
Governor Newsom, Legislative leaders announce 2026-27 balanced budget agreement that ensures $0 deficit, while funding healthcare and key services
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Technology
Grammy and Latin Grammy winner Carín León set for a big match at Inter Miami's stadium
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together
Global
Gunmen attack farming community, killing at least 15 in northwest Nigeria in latest deadly assault
An official says gunmen have killed at least 15 people in a farming community in northwestern Nigeria
Global
Harry and Meghan accept offer to stay at royal estate during UK visit
The royal residence the pair will use has not been made public, but they will also be staying in private accommodation during the trip.
Global
Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic
An estimated 150 million people are now experiencing temperatures of over 35C across Europe.
Culture
Hed Mayner Spring 2027 Menswear
Hed Mayner Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Here’s How to Watch Xander Zayas vs. Jaron Ennis Boxing Pay-Per-View Live Online
The best boxers in the world travel to New York City, where Puerto Rican fighter Xander Zayas (23-0-0) defenses his WBO and WBA super welterweight titles against Philadelphia-born boxer Jaron “Boots” Ennis (35-0-0) in the main event on Saturday, June 27. Zayas vs. Ennis pay-per-view event takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. […]
Global
Here’s what to do if your StubHub World Cup resale ticket is canceled
World Cup StubHub ticket mess shows how weak consumer protections are in the US, but there are steps fans can take A growing number of World Cup fans who thought they had bought tickets to matches on the ticket reseller StubHub were notified with just days or hours to spare that their tickets did not exist. Horror stories about stranded families , ruined once-in-a-lifetime trips, thousands of dollars squandered, and hang-ups on StubHub’s customer service line are flooding social media and local news. Continue reading...
Technology
Hermès Men’s Spring 2027: Lightness of Being
Hermès held a showroom presentation and kept things low-key, showing around 40 looks including breezy shirts, perforated leather jackets and featherweight knits designed by the in-house team.
Technology
Hikers lost in Kosciuszko national park rescued within five hours by AI drone
Fire and Rescue NSW uses thermal imaging and a mobile phone red light to quickly locate men who veered off walking track near Jindabyne Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two hikers who veered off a walking track in Kosciuszko national park have been found within five hours using a drone powered by artificial intelligence, a first-of-its-kind mission, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has said. The two men, aged in their 20s, were reported missing at 7pm on Tuesday evening after they failed to return to a rendezvous point on time. Continue reading...
Global
How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie
How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?
Technology
How GE Vernova builds the massive gas turbines powering the AI data center boom
GE Vernova turbines are powering Elon Musk's xAI Colossus 1 data center and Microsoft just bought seven to power its data center in Texas.
Technology
How John Cena Became the Go-to Star to Help Comedy Movies Get Made
Cena tells The Hollywood Reporter about joining Eric André in the wild Netflix film 'Little Brother,' the chances of more 'Peacemaker' and why "the credit has to be given to WWE" for his comedy success.
Technology
How Kohl's lost its way — and is trying to become relevant again
Kohl's went from a household name to a plunging stock as it lost relevancy and its core customer. Now, the company is trying to turn itself around.
Culture
How a Dead Hudson Valley Mall Became an Art Exhibition
“The Mall,” a contemporary art exhibition, transforms the abandoned storefronts of the Hudson Valley Mall for Upstate Art Weekend.
Global
How completing the World Cup sticker book is like having a second job
From car park meet ups to Facebook groups, how families try to complete the set on a budget.
Global
How messages between two dads helped expose the largest NHS maternity scandal
Among the hundreds of affected families in Nottingham, two sets of parents led the fight to get answers.
Global
In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history
Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.
Global
In Rwanda, a royal herd of cattle is treated to poetry and cultural reverence
Rwanda’s renowned Inyambo cows graze at the King’s Palace Museum, symbolizing the nation’s rich cultural heritage
Culture
In Sunny London, Vogue and Wilson Celebrated Sport and Style With Tennis Star Marta Kostyuk
The Wimbledon-bound athlete’s collaboration with the sporting goods brand—a custom dress for the upcoming Grand Slam season—was unveiled in an intimate gathering of fashion and sports industry guests.
Technology
Indie developers got tired of waiting for a new Star Fox, so they’re making their own
Nostalgia remains a powerful force. So much so that, in exploring the echoes of a late-'90s childhood spent skimming the water of Corneria and sneering "cocky little freaks!" in time with a monkey encased in a Gundam suit, I'm simultaneously describing playing Star Fox 64 (Lylat Wars if you're nasty) in 1997 and streaming it […] Nostalgia remains a powerful force. So much so that, in exploring the echoes of a late-'90s childhood spent skimming the water of Corneria and sneering "cocky little freaks!" in time with a monkey encased in a Gundam suit, I'm simultaneously describing playing Star Fox 64 ( Lylat Wars if you're nasty) in 1997 and streaming it through Nintendo Switch Online today. The franchise has been revived through a splashy remake on the Switch 2 , but it's also a series that has not seen an all-new entry since Star Fox Zero on the Wii U. Yet Nintendo's neglect of the s
Technology
Inside the room where the smart home industry is still betting on Matter
Four years ago, overlooking a canal in Amsterdam, the smart home industry collectively launched Matter, the one interoperability standard to rule them all. Heralded as the solution to the industry's struggles, Matter was built on open standards and existing technologies and is the result of years of collaboration between traditional rivals, including Apple, Google, Amazon, […] Four years ago, overlooking a canal in Amsterdam, the smart home industry collectively launched Matter , the one interoperability standard to rule them all. Heralded as the solution to the industry's struggles, Matter was built on open standards and existing technologies and is the result of years of collaboration between traditional rivals, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. Matter promised an end to walled gardens and ecosystem lock-in. It promised to make a smart home device, like a lock, lightb
Technology
Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after U.S. airstrikes
The attacks in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control, even after Iran and the U.S. reached an interim deal to try and agree on a final accord to end the conflict.
Technology
Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes
Iran has launched a drone assault on Bahrain, which is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet
Technology
Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes
Iran has launched a drone assault on Bahrain, which is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet
Global
Is Andy Burnham Labour's saviour, or just its best bet?
Labour insiders give Laura Kuenssberg their take on the man tipped to replace Keir Starmer as PM.
Technology
Isabel Marant Men’s Spring 2027: Bohemian Rhapsody
Kim Bekker gathered artists, musicians and creators from all over Europe to show off a laid-back collection that was full of color, texture and personal pieces.
Culture
Isabel Marant Spring 2027 Menswear
Isabel Marant Spring 2027 Menswear
Global
Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal
Strikes have killed at least one person, state media say a day after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement.
Technology
It’s a tale of two S&P 500s as rotation out of top tech stocks shifts into overdrive
The equal-weighted version of the S&P 500 outperformed its traditional capitalization-weighted sibling this week by the widest margin in six years.
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I’m a CPA and tell my clients to claim Social Security early. Am I giving them bad advice?
“Only 8% to 10% of people wait until age 70 to claim.”
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JD Vance claims US holds all the cards in Iran and will win ‘either way’
Vice-president appeared on Bill Maher’s show hours before more military strikes were exchanged in strait of Hormuz JD Vance said on Friday that the US wins “either way” regarding negotiations with Iran , pointing to what he called the destruction of its nuclear program and diminishment as a country. “If we make the final deal, then great,” the US vice-president told HBO’s Bill Maher . “If we don’t make the final deal, their nuclear program is still destroyed. They’re still much weaker as a country, so my attitude is America wins either way.” Continue reading...
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Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez Celebrate the World Cup in L.A. and More Celeb Red Carpet Photos: June 2026
It was anything but June gloom when the Gotham Television Awards kicked off the month in New York City. Winners and honorees included Chase Infiniti, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kerry Washington, “I Love LA” and “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.” In London, Variety launched its London edition of Power of Women with Cynthia […]
Technology
Johnny Depp, Mel Gibson and Helen Mirren: Watch Stars in Irreverent Karlovy Vary Fest Trailers
As the Czech film festival gears up to celebrate its 60th edition in its 80th year, you can also rewatch favorites starring the likes of Jude Law, Benicio Del Toro, Casey Affleck and John Malkovich.
Technology
Jonah Hill’s ‘Cut Off’ Comedy With Kristen Wiig Still Without Release Date Amid “Unreleasable” Claim
The Oscar nominee has previously described the film as a “classic comedy,” comparing it to 'Step Brothers,' 'Clueless' and 'Trading Places.'
Markets
Just how much trouble is Canada's economy in?
Five charts help illustrate the state of Canada's economy - and how it's performing compared to other wealthy nations.
Technology
Justin Bieber Announces Number 1 Pick for Hometown Maple Leafs at 2026 NHL Draft
Gavin McKenna, a native of Whitehorse, Yukon, walked up to Bieber's song "Yukon"
Culture
Justin Bieber Makes 2026 NHL Draft Appearance, Announces Toronto Maple Leafs’ No. 1 Pick
"I’ve been a Leafs fans since I was a little boy," the singer said during his surprise visit.
Technology
K. Bhagyaraj, Prolific Tamil Cinema Writer-Director-Actor, Dies at 73
K. Bhagyaraj, the writer-director-actor widely regarded as one of Tamil-language cinema’s defining creative figures, died Saturday in Chennai following a cardiac arrest. He was 73. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, former actor C. Joseph Vijay, announced that Bhagyaraj’s final rites would be conducted with full state honors, describing his passing as an irreparable loss to Tamil […]
Technology
KML Spring 2027: Pure-fection
Saudi designer Ahmed Hassan continues to refine his rich yet austere design language based on traditional Arabic dress.
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KML Spring 2027: Pure-fection
Saudi designer Ahmed Hassan continues to refine his rich yet austere design language based on traditional Arabic dress.
Technology
Karlovy Vary Is Very Proud to Be the World’s Second-Oldest Film Festival
Kryštof Mucha, the Czech fest's executive director and KVIFF Group chair, explains the importance of mixing tradition and innovation - and how the spirit of Václav Havel and Jiří Bartoška lives on.
Culture
Kiko Kostadinov Spring 2027 Menswear
Kiko Kostadinov Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Kiko Kostandinov Men’s Spring 2027: A Little to the Left
The London-based designer cited the work of Italian artist and draughtsman Bonalumi as an inspiration for his lineup with a futuristic vibe.
Culture
Kolor Spring 2027 Menswear
Kolor Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Last Call: Beats Headphones Are 57% Off for Prime Day — Their Lowest Price Ever
The Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones have become the audio brand’s flagship over-ear headphones since they were first released a few years and they’re still one of the best values on the market right now, especially with this Prime Day deal on Amazon. The popular headphones, known for their wireless connectivity and high-end audio, are […]
Global
Lebanon's deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult
Lebanon and Israel signed the deal in Washington on Friday without Hezbollah. The agreement links Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon to the Iran-backed militant group's disarmament, something Hezbollah rejects.
Global
Lebanon-Israel deal may block war crime victims from seeking justice, experts warn
Agreement could also end hopes of ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon – a move advocates pushed for to prosecute Israel A new agreement between Lebanon and Israel could block victims of Israeli war crimes in Lebanon from pursuing accountability and hinder future efforts to give the international criminal court jurisdiction in the country, legal experts warned. Lebanon and Israel signed a 14-point framework agreement in Washington on Friday designed to work towards an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Continue reading...
Global
Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate
The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against David Campanale because of his religious beliefs.
Technology
Lorde Marks ‘Virgin’ Anniversary With 49 ‘Xrays’ Demos From the Album
Singer also opens up about her personal battles while making the 2025 LP in a newsletter to fans: "Living in these songs had an incantatory effect. I felt myself change”
Technology
Luca Guadagnino Says He’s Not Surprised Amazon Dropped His OpenAI Movie: “These Industrial Policies Are Not New”
The director spoke to Italian television in the wake of Amazon MGM dropping his Sam Altman biopic 'Artificial' months after Amazon entered into a $50 billion investment with OpenAI.
Science
M 4.2 - 27 km WNW of Hope, Alaska
PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - IV DYFI? - IV Time 2026-06-27 05:25:52 UTC 2026-06-27 05:25:52 UTC at epicenter Location 60.988°N 150.125°W Depth 47.00 km (29.20 mi)
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Madonna was 'jealous of Kylie' - and more things we learned in her Graham Norton interview
All the revelations from Madonna's chat with Graham Norton, including a big hint about Glastonbury.
Global
Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK
The home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.
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Man with same name as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
The judge ruled that the division's decision to exclude Dan J. Sullivan because his candidacy was not "in good faith" was not based on the Constitution, Alaska law or the division's own regulations.
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Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
An Alaska judge has ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary
Technology
Margaret Atwood says the problem with AI is ‘garbage in, garbage out’
Maraget Atwood, the storied author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Blind Assassin, was interviewed as part of the Babell Literary and Cultural Festival in Porto, Portugal. As it usually does at these things, the issue of AI came up, and Atwood didn't mince words. According to Deadline's recap, Atwood said she'd used an AI […] Margaret Atwood onstage at Detroit Opera House on January 26, 2026 | Photo: Monica Morgan/Getty Images Maraget Atwood, the storied author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Blind Assassin , was interviewed as part of the Babell Literary and Cultural Festival in Porto, Portugal. As it usually does at these things, the issue of AI came up, and Atwood didn't mince words. According to Deadline's recap, Atwood said she'd used an AI chatbot exactly once, Anthropic's Claude, and came away unimpressed. She was looking for information about the British detective series Fath
Global
Mayor Zohran Mamdani touts democratic socialist policies as his political star rises
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had two words for Republicans who want to label him as the "poster child" for the Democratic party, "Let them."
Culture
Militant rams explosive-laden vehicle into paramilitary headquarters in Pakistan
Witnesses and emergency services say a militant has rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the provincial headquarters of the paramilitary Pakistan Rangers in Karachi, triggering an intense exchange of gunfire with security forces
Culture
Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes
Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.
Markets
Millions drop Obamacare coverage after subsidies expire, costs rise
People faced double or even triple digit increases in their premium payments.
News
Newly released video shows Connecticut prison officers striking inmate before he died
A Connecticut judge has publicly released a video showing correctional officers striking an inmate multiple times and pepper spraying him before he died in 2018
Technology
Nike’s Remastered Air Max 95 Big Bubble Is Coming Out in a New ‘Black Tongue Pack’
An early look from men's Paris Fashion Week.
Culture
Older buildings and substandard construction left Venezuela vulnerable to earthquakes
Older buildings, substandard construction and geography left many neighborhoods in Venezuela vulnerable to collapse in strong earthquakes like the ones that struck the country this week
Culture
Oliver Tree Memorial Service to Be Livestreamed on July 25
A celebration of life for Oliver Tree, who died in a helicopter crash at age 32, is scheduled to take place in Santa Cruz, Calif.
Technology
Oliver Tree’s Family Establishes Foundation to Provide Grants to Artists
"When I die, all the money is going to go back to artists. So I set up a foundation," singer said in an interview prior to his death
Markets
Oman Tells Allies Ships Going Through Hormuz May Have to Pay
Oman has told European officials there’s no way of going back to the pre-war status quo with the Strait of Hormuz and transiting ships may have to be charged some fees, according to people familiar with the matter. While Omani …
Science
Opinion: Supreme Court ruling on Roundup points to a confusing difference between the law and science
The Supreme Court’s ruling on Roundup shows science and law use the same word — causation — while asking different questions, writes epidemiologist.
Global
Panama v England: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail Scott ⚽️ Croatia v Ghana – live news from the group’s other game As expected, England have made five changes to the side that started the goalless draw with Ghana earlier in the week. Reece James is hamstrung, so in comes Jarell Quansah at right-back. Nico O’Reilly reclaims the left-back spot from Djed Spence. Declan Rice is rested, to save his back; he’s replaced by Morgan Rogers in a more attack-minded midfield. And up front, Noni Madueke and Anthony Gordon are replaced by Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford, who livened things up late on against Ghana. Panama: Mosquera, Murillo, Escobar, Cordoba, Andrade, Gutierrez, Martinez, Barcenas, Harvey, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Tomas Rodriguez. Subs: Mejia, Samudio, Blackman, Farina, Carrasquilla, Diaz, Ramos, Davis, Fajardo, Waterman, Quintero, Go
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People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures
As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity
Global
Police arrived to arrest her father for sexual abuse. But he was making it all up
Mark described abusing his daughter in a chatroom. Then it turned out nothing he had posted was true – and he walked free. With ‘fantasy abuse’ on the rise, can Emily and her mother win their fight to make it illegal? For the first 20 years of her life, Emily had what she thought was a “completely normal” relationship with her dad, Mark. “He was an ordinary man,” she says. “A good dad. We were really close.” Then one morning, police officers arrived at her family home to arrest him for sexually abusing her. Emily wasn’t there. “I had just moved out to live with friends and start my first proper job,” she explains, “but the police didn’t know that. They were trying to protect me.” Emily is telling this story two years on, with her mum, Fiona, by her side. They are close, supporting each other during this difficult conversation, finishing each other’s sentences. When Fiona heard the door g
Technology
Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer
A polygamous sect leader has been convicted on child abuse charges in Arizona while already serving a 50-year sentence in federal prison for orchestrating sex involving children
Technology
Polygamous sect leader guilty of abuse after girls found in trailer on highway
Self-proclaimed prophet Samuel Bateman already serving 50-year prison sentence over child sexual abuse A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children was convicted Friday on state child abuse charges after girls were found in an unventilated trailer he was hauling through Arizona . Someone alerted authorities about the trailer in 2022 after seeing small fingers reaching through gaps in the doors. Police stopped Samuel Bateman’s vehicle as he was driving through Flagstaff and found three girls inside, who were ages 11 to 14 at the time. The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs. Continue reading...
Technology
Prime Day is almost over, but these are still the best Apple deals I’ve seen
Amazon’s Prime Day is now in its final hours, but whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll still find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 remains at its best price to date, while the AirPods Pro 3 are still on sale for $179. […] Amazon’s Prime Day is now in its final hours, but whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll still find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 remains at its best price to date, while the AirPods Pro 3 are still on sale for $179 . With Apple recently raising prices on several Macs and iPads , now may be one of the last chances to pick up the company’s hardware before those increases fully take effect. Some retailers are still offering discounts based on the previous list prices, making today’s deals
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Prime Day’s final hours bring rare discounts on Philips Hue smart lights
Philips Hue products don’t often see major discounts, which makes this year’s Prime Day deals especially notable. Prices have dropped significantly across much of the company’s smart lighting lineup, with deals on everything from smart bulb starter kits and sleep lamps to smart buttons. If you’ve been thinking about investing in Philips Hue, now is […] Philips Hue products don’t often see major discounts, which makes this year’s Prime Day deals especially notable. Prices have dropped significantly across much of the company’s smart lighting lineup, with deals on everything from smart bulb starter kits and sleep lamps to smart buttons . If you’ve been thinking about investing in Philips Hue, now is one of the best opportunities we’ve seen all year to do so for less. Philips Hue Twilight sleep-wake lamp Philips Hue Twilight is a s
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Prime Video Drops First Teaser for ‘The Love Hypothesis’ Starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman
Adapted from Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling novel, the STEM-inspired romance follows a fake relationship between a brilliant Ph.D. candidate and the school’s intimidating professor.
Technology
Prime Video’s ‘Every Year After’ Renewed for Season 2
Amy B. Harris returns as showrunner for the Prime Video series that will expand the Barry’s Bay universe and follow Fortune’s novel, ‘One Golden Summer.’
Global
Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools
Critics say the new reading requirements infringe on religious freedoms and blur the separation of church and state.
Science
Reporters Talk Through FDA Sunscreen Move and Closure of Rural Dialysis Clinics
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national media last week to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Global
Residents on notice as fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the U.S., blackens more forestland
Firefighters are facing more challenges on the ground from what fire managers and experts call unprecedented conditions.
Culture
Saks Global Exits Bankruptcy With a New Name
Saks Global, now Exemplar Luxury Group, will focus on the luxury consumer across Saks, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman.
Markets
Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name
Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday with fewer stores, less debt, a more focused strategy to pamper the affluent — and a new name
Global
Scotland's World Cup hopes at 0.07% - these are results they need
Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.
Global
Scotland's ill-fated World Cup story finally at a sorry end
BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sums up his verdict on the nation's World Cup exit.
Technology
Screen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark study suggests
Exclusive: Researchers call for urgent investigation of risks to babies of tablets, smartphones and other digital devices Screen time for babies and toddlers under the age of two has been linked with long-term negative effects on health and quality of life and should be avoided, according to a landmark study . It warns that using screens during that period may lead to wide-ranging developmental concerns and calls for further urgent investigation of the risks smartphones, tablets and other digital devices pose to infants. Continue reading...
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Serbia's populist President Vucic says he will resign within weeks as election nears
Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic said Saturday he will resign his post within weeks, paving the way for early elections following youth-led protests that shook his tight grip on power
Technology
Singapore Period Drama ‘The Violinist’ Wins Annecy
The hand-drawn feature from director Ervin Han and Raúl García took the Cristal for best film at the international animation festival. Louis Clichy's debut 'Iron Boy' won the audience award.
Technology
Skechers Is the Unlikely Shoe Brand That Led the Knicks to Victory: Here’s Why Its Basketball Styles Deserve a Place in Your Rotation
Learn about the kicks that helped OG Anunoby make one of the most astonishing shots in franchise history. Then, grab your own pair here.
Global
Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say
Chinese authorities say a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing killed the pilot and injured 13 people
Technology
Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown
As a host of countries move to rein in social media use by children, could this be technology’s big tobacco moment? Continue reading...
Culture
Soshiotsuki Spring 2027 Menswear
Soshiotsuki Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
SpaceX stock has cooled. Hiring for jobs in the space economy hasn't
The SpaceX IPO euphoria is over, but the bullish trend in space economy jobs remains in place within a labor market where many other sectors have slowed hiring.
Technology
SpaceX to join the Nasdaq-100 in a fast-tracked process that will drive huge ETF buying demand
Adding SpaceX this quickly would make the Elon Musk company one of the first beneficiaries of Nasdaq's recently adopted fast-track inclusion framework.
Technology
SpaceX to join the Nasdaq-100 in a fast-tracked process that will drive huge ETF buying demand
Adding SpaceX this quickly would make the Elon Musk company one of the first beneficiaries of Nasdaq's recently adopted fast-track inclusion framework.
Science
SpaceX’s new $11 billion ‘saving grace’ comes with a big catch
The company’s pivot toward offering hardware access to rivals could hamstring its own AI goals.
California
Spain weathers early adversity, clinches knock-out round match at SoFi Stadium
Spain again got off to a sluggish start, but the World Cup favorites held on for a 1-0 win over Uruguay Friday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Science
States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans
Legislators across the U.S. are trying to lower prescription costs by reining in big companies that handle drug coverage for health insurers
Technology
Stevie Nicks Will Be at Taylor Swift’s Wedding — And Might Perform
The rock legend is headed to Madison Square Garden for the superstar's big day, according to multiple sources
Culture
Studio Nicholson Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Studio Nicholson Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Taakk Men’s Spring 2027: My Favorite Things
Takuya Morikawa took a cue from flowers and Irving Penn photographs.
Markets
Take a cue from the rich: Do a midyear financial check-in
Financial advisers would tell you to rebalance your portfolio at a midyear check-in. Make these 4 money moves instead.
Technology
Tearing up the screen: BFI’s Rip It Up season rebels against tired teen stereotypes
Young people have chosen this six-month season, and though rebel classics such as Quadrophenia and If … are here, the picks show youth culture in flux Seventy-five years ago, the Festival of Britain offered a vision of a modern, forward-looking nation emerging from the austerity of the second world war. It also coincided with the emergence of a new cultural figure in the US: the teenager. For the first time, young people were beginning to be recognised as a distinct social group with their own tastes, fashions, anxieties and aspirations. That evolution forms the basis of Rip It Up, a new nationwide season from the BFI Film Audience Network running from May to October, exploring how British film and television have captured youth culture across seven decades. Bringing together screenings, archive material, talks, live events and youth-led programming, the season traces a journey from post
Technology
Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.
Technology
Teenage Engineering adds lo-fi mode, USB audio, and more to its KO II sampler
Teenage Engineering has already issued multiple substantial updates for its surprisingly capable $329 EP-133 KO II sampler. Its latest is one of the biggest yet. OS 2.5 adds audio over USB, selectable sample rates for lo-fi fun, sample reverse, an arpeggiator, equal-length autochopping, and it extends the maximum length of a sample from 20 seconds […] Teenage Engineering has already issued multiple substantial updates for its surprisingly capable $329 EP-133 KO II sampler . Its latest is one of the biggest yet. OS 2.5 adds audio over USB, selectable sample rates for lo-fi fun, sample reverse, an arpeggiator, equal-length autochopping, and it extends the maximum length of a sample from 20 seconds to 40 seconds by capturing mono, instead of stereo, audio. Sample reverse is such a simple feature that it's shocking it wasn't implemented earlier. An arpeggiator doesn't always make a ton
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Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Viktor Orbán was voted out
Saturday's Pride march came a little more than a year after Orbán's nationalist-populist government passed legislation and a constitutional amendment to outlaw the event, drawing criticism from human rights groups and politicians across the European Union.
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Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Viktor Orbán was voted out
Tens of thousands are gathering in Hungary's capital for the 31st annual Budapest Pride
Global
Texas board of education votes to make Bible passages required reading
The Texas State Board of Education has voted to make Bible passages required reading for Texas public school children.
Technology
The 17 best robot vacuum deals you can still get before Prime Day ends
If you’ve been wanting to buy a robot vacuum but have been put off by how much it can cost to get a good one, now is not a bad time to start looking. We’re now on the final day of Prime Day, and Amazon, along with retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, is still […] Our former top pick the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is now just $600, which is more than half its original price at launch. | Image: Roborock If you’ve been wanting to buy a robot vacuum but have been put off by how much it can cost to get a good one, now is not a bad time to start looking. We’re now on the final day of Prime Day, and Amazon, along with retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, is still offering discounts on several models we’ve tested from brands like Roborock, Dreame , and Shark. Whether you’re looking for a basic robot vacuum that can cut down on the amount of vacuuming you hav
Technology
The AI bubble has further to run despite the looming crash
As tech firms make huge profits and investors fear losing out, both are doing their best to hold off the day of reckoning OpenAI staggers AI model release after White House request Every couple of decades, investors will ask themselves how long can the stock market keep climbing. Is it safe to buy more shares? Is their pension or equity portfolio vulnerable should financial markets, and especially those in the US, come crashing down to earth? When stock markets rise to historically high levels – and beyond the level when normal profits can sustain share prices – a few “experts” typically warn of an impending crash. Continue reading...
Culture
The Best Matching Linen Sets Will See You Through Summer
Ready to refresh your wardrobe for the season ahead? Kick off summer with the best matching linen sets—shop styles from Posse, Staud, and more.
Technology
The Best Nike Sneakers Releasing in July
They include the Air Force 1 Low '01 "Triple White" and a Nike Kobe 5 Protro worn by Jalen Brunson.
Technology
The Guardian’s Kai Wright refuses to buy a new phone
Kai Wright is the co-host of Stateside with Kai and Carter over at the Guardian. But Wright has been bringing his unique insights to listeners for years. He's also hosted Notes From America, The United States of Anxiety, and Indivisible. He's a Peabody Award-winning journalist who has profiled powerful men, explored what it means to […] That is an objectively dope couch. | Image: Kai Wright Kai Wright is the co-host of Stateside with Kai and Carter over at the Guardian. But Wright has been bringing his unique insights to listeners for years. He's also hosted Notes From America , The United States of Anxiety , and Indivisible . He's a Peabody Award-winning journalist who has profiled powerful men, explored what it means to be American, and chronicled the AIDS epidemic. When he's not diving deep on sex, race, and politics, he's gardening, listening to John Coltrane, and steadfastly r
Culture
The Heartthrobs of Men’s Fashion Week
Enjoy this roundup of the best-dressed—and hottest—men at the menswear shows.
Technology
The Playlist: Common on Uplifting Music and Crafting “Vision” for ESPN’s Stuart Scott Doc
The actor and rapper shares what songs he listens to brighten his day in this episode of The Playlist.
Technology
The memory shortage shaking Apple and Microsoft is 'existential crisis' for smaller players
While Apple and Microsoft raise prices on key devices to help cover the soaring costs of memory, smaller consumer electronics companies are in dire straits.
Markets
This disease is more expensive than cancer and heart disease combined. And it’s only going to get worse.
“People should be alarmed. This is a health crisis. It’s also an economic crisis for families and government.”
Technology
This might be the new best smart speaker
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 134, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope you're okay in all this heat, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about Polymarket lies and Jalen Brunson and […] Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 134, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope you're okay in all this heat, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage .) This week, I've been reading about Polymarket lies and Jalen Brunson and the Arts and Crafts Movement , watching Not Suitable for Work and way too much of the World Cup, trying to catch up on The Bear before the final season starts, playing a bunch of Hank Green's 4×3 game , trying my absolute hardest not to preorder this amazing Sta
Technology
This puzzle game’s simple premise hides surprising depth
What's the Password? has a simple concept: To solve each of the game's more than 100 puzzles, you have to type in the right four-digit password on a number pad. That might sound like a limited constraint. But the simplicity gives solo developer Dan DiIorio, better known as TrampolineTales, lots of room to play with […] What's the Password? has a simple concept: To solve each of the game's more than 100 puzzles, you have to type in the right four-digit password on a number pad. That might sound like a limited constraint. But the simplicity gives solo developer Dan DiIorio, better known as TrampolineTales, lots of room to play with clever ideas. Over the course of a few hours, the game never stopped surprising me. Puzzle clues come in several different formats. Some are written text; the very first puzzle is a sentence that tells you what numbers to punch in. But you'll also have to
Global
Thunderstorms delay hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights
More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.
Culture
TikTok Calls This Amazon Device a Mini ‘Frame TV’ Dupe: Get It on Sale for Prime Day
Amazon's Echo Show 15 has gone viral on social media -- here's why.
Culture
Tove Resort 2027
Tove Resort 2027
California
Truck parking lot plans near Port of Los Angeles spark backlash among residents
In response to concerns from coastal community members, the Los Angeles City Council temporarily blocked a proposal to build a truck staging area near the Port of Los Angeles.
Technology
Trump admin allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI model to some companies, government agencies
Anthropic disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to comply with a government export control directive citing "national security authorities."
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Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
President Donald Trump says he is nominating Lance Schroyer as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
Schroyer's nomination comes after former ICE director Todd Lyons resigned at the end of May. David Venturella, a former executive at a private prison operator, has been serving as the acting head of the agency.
Global
Trump says he will nominate Lance Schroyer as next ICE director
Schroyer, whom Trump calls ‘a patriot’, led deportation campaign in Oklahoma under ICE-partnered program Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will nominate Lance Schroyer as the next director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ), succeeding David Venturella, who had been performing the duties of the director. Trump said in a Truth Social post that Schroyer “has over 29 YEARS of Law Enforcement experience in Oklahoma — A State where I WON all 77 Counties in 2016, 2020, and 2024! Lance is a former Oklahoma State Trooper, and United States Marine”. Continue reading...
Global
Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday
The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person
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Trump-backed Julia Letlow faces John Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, who was endorsed by Trump, and state Treasurer John Fleming are competing in the runoff. The two finished ahead of Sen. Bill Cassidy in the May 16 primary after Trump denounced the two-term senator, who voted to convict him following his 2021 impeachment.
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Trump-backed Letlow faces Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
President Donald Trump's choice for U.S. Senate in Louisiana is seeking to secure the GOP nomination and deliver another win for the president in his effort to replace Republicans who crossed him
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Trump’s Board of Peace plans to grant itself sweeping immunity, documents show
Draft resolution seeks to shield board members and security forces from potential prosecution for work in Gaza The UN -sanctioned Board of Peace announced by Donald Trump earlier this year to rule Gaza is planning a sweeping grant of legal immunity for itself, according to a draft of the resolution obtained by the Guardian. The draft language would also let the organization obtain public property in Gaza “free of charge”. The four-page resolution, labeled “sensitive but unclassified”, extends broad protections to every member of the Board of Peace and its administrative affiliate, the office of the high representative (OHR), as well as to the Palestinian technocrats, international military forces and nonresident contractors lined up to perform work in Gaza. It defines legal processes from which they would have immunity as “any arrest, detention or legal proceedings in the courts or other
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Two tickets for Wimbledon Centre Court? That’ll be £586,000 please
A pair of debenture tickets changed hands this week for a sum far beyond the means of ordinary tennis fans Like many of us, Marcos Ortega enters the Wimbledon public ticket ballot every year in the hope of seeing some championship tennis. In seven straight years of trying, however, he has never got lucky. So he was delighted – initially, at least – to learn there was a way to secure a ticket for every game played on Centre Court. But Ortega’s hopeful delight quickly turned to anger when he discovered that it would cost him £293,000. Continue reading...
Technology
U.S. military attacks Iranian targets after commercial tanker hit in the Strait of Hormuz
The attacks come as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-day ceasefire as they attempt to work toward a resolution.
Technology
U.S. military says it struck multiple targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks
The ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control, even after Iran and the U.S. reached an interim deal to try and agree on a final accord to end the conflict.
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UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees
Britain's government says it plans to open safe, legal routes for eligible refugees
Technology
US says it struck targets in Iran over ‘continued aggression’ against shipping
Strikes come after retaliatory attacks on Friday following a drone strike on cargo ship in strait of Hormuz The US military has launched further strikes on multiple targets in Iran , the US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed, a day after it had struck Iran in retaliation for a drone attack on a cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz. Centcom said its strikes on Saturday were in “direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping”. The US strikes targeted “Iranian military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities”, Centcom said in a statement. Continue reading...
Global
US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
Technology
Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Russia's Volgograd as Russian drone attack kills 1
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has struck a major industrial facility in the Russian city of Volgograd
Technology
Vanilla Ice’s Concert at Freedom 250 Canceled Due to Weather
"Ice Ice Baby" rapper, one of the last music artists standing at the ill-fated Great American State Fair, has gig canceled Friday after inclement weather hits Washington, D.C.
Technology
Vanilla Ice’s Freedom 250 Concert in D.C. Canceled Due to ‘Inclement Weather’ That Doesn’t Materialize
There was no measurable rain in Washington, D.C. Friday night, but even a threat of scattered showers was enough to melt Vanilla Ice’s planned performance on the National Lawn as part of the Freedom 250 events, as the free show was called off hours before it was set to occur due to “inclement weather.” Vanilla […]
Culture
Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arrive
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as families desperate for news.
Culture
Venezuela earthquakes live updates: Death toll rises to at least 1,400, officials say
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening.
Technology
Venezuela earthquakes: death toll rises again to more than 1,400
Search for survivors continues with nearly 70,000 people reported unaccounted for by their family members The death toll in the twin earthquakes which struck Venezuela earlier this week has risen to 1,430, according to one of the country’s top politicians Jorge Rodríguez. Another 3,200 people were injured and 3,100 left homeless by the disaster, the National Assembly president added, speaking on state television. Continue reading...
Global
Venice protest planned for US ambassador’s superyacht visit
Activists aim to repeat disruption of Jeff Bezos’s wedding when billionaire Tilman Fertitta drops anchor Protesters in Venice are planning to disrupt a visit by the billionaire US ambassador to Italy in his 117-metre superyacht, which they fear he plans to dock in the lagoon city. “We ruined the party for Jeff Bezos’s wedding last year – this year let’s ruin the ambassador’s tour!” said Stella Faye, a 28-year-old researcher and activist, at a meeting of about 40 demonstrators on Thursday. Continue reading...
Technology
Vetements Spring 2027: No Stone Unturned
Guram Gvasalia said his show was about "understanding what people would like to wear in the real life."
Global
WATCH: Wimbledon preview 2026
ABC News' Morgan Norwood takes a look at some of the biggest story lines as we count down to Wimbledon.
Technology
Warner Bros. Animation Sneak Peeks ‘Get Jiro,’ Teases Gerry Anderson’s ‘Hit Squad,’ Announces ‘Dark Shadows’ Animated Series at Annecy Adult Animation Showcase
Warner Bros. Animation, hugely active this year at Annecy, unveiled Friday at Annecy a new “Dark Shadows” animated series,  confirming the studio’s push in adult animation into other genres beyond adult comedy.  Reimagining the 1960s cult TV series, the show is in very early development stages, with Lisa Holdsworth, creator of Channel 4’s “Dreamers” and […]
Technology
Was ‘The Bear’ Series Finale a Delicious Dessert or an Unnecessary Add-On?
As FX/Hulu's buzzy restaurant dramedy serves its last course, THR's TV critics debate the show's lessons, its flaws and strengths, and how much they'll miss spending time in that chaotic kitchen.
California
Water from Boyle Heights warehouse fire carries foam into L.A. River, sparks testing
The copious water needed to put out the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights over a week is now running into the LA River.
Technology
We have been treated unfairly by USA in World Cup - Iran
For their first two matches in Los Angeles, Iran's squad was only allowed to enter the United States the day before.
Technology
What happened when I told police I was sexually assaulted on a train
After reporting an incident on a train, Esme Rice waited 13 hours for a response from the British Transport Police.
Technology
Where does Scotland's campaign leave head coach Steve Clarke?
Did Steve Clarke get the best out of his Scotland squad at the 2026 World Cup as they face group-stage exit?
Technology
Where to Watch Jordan vs. Argentina World Cup Match Live Online
The teams will match up at Dallas Stadium for the final day of Group J play.
Global
Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?
BBC Sport analyses the key players for Panama who will be aiming to cause a World Cup upset against England in their final Group L fixture.
Technology
Who would the US need to beat to win the World Cup? Probably only Spain, France and England
Mauricio Pochettino’s team won their group after some impressive performances. But they’d probably need to beat some of the world’s best to claim the title Football Unites the World … in wishing it had paid more attention in applied mathematics class. Or so the Fifa slogan could have been expanded to say, given the mind-warping that arose from the formula for slicing the newly expanded 48-team tournament down to 32 sides for the first knockout round . After all, why do a random draw when you can build a matrix with 495 possible scenarios in order to assign the fixtures for the eight best third-placers? Anyway, what matters is that Mauricio Pochettino’s team will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32, and no new format is going to stop us from – in time-honored fashion – speculating wildly about what may happen next while we still have the chance, with the potential for American
Technology
Why A24 Should Treat Olivia Wilde’s ‘The Invite’ as a Major Oscar Contender
Oscar voters…don’t forget to RSVP to “The Invite.” “The Invite,” Olivia Wilde’s third feature as a director and the most sleek and assured work of her career behind the camera, is an indie film with a lot to say. Oscar voters shouldn’t be afraid to listen. A24, the distributor that bought the film out of […]
Global
Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline
Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.
Technology
Why investors may want to prioritize bond markets outside the U.S.
Allspring Global Investments is pushing clients toward countries with central banks that are raising interest rates or have different inflation dynamics.
Technology
Why is Apple asking me to pay more for Big Tech’s AI obsession?
Tim Cook recently said price increases were "unavoidable" and described the company's pricing as "unsustainable." The 16-inch MacBook Pro saw its price go up by $300. The 11-inch iPad Air went from $599 to $749. Even the HomePod Mini got a $30 bump to $129. Cook squarely placed the blame at the feet of the […] Tim Cook recently said price increases were " unavoidable " and described the company's pricing as " unsustainable ." The 16-inch MacBook Pro saw its price go up by $300. The 11-inch iPad Air went from $599 to $749. Even the HomePod Mini got a $30 bump to $129. Cook squarely placed the blame at the feet of the AI industry, which is not surprising. RAMageddon has already come for your desktop PCs and gaming consoles. The Xbox has seen its price climb nearly 25 percent depending on the model, and Nothing even canceled an entire phone launch. Apple is just the most recent to jac
Technology
Willy Chavarria Dives Deeper Into Shoes With a Debut Ugg Collab, New Luxury Footwear Partner + More Adidas Styles on the Way
The designer is now working with Giuseppe Zanotti to develop his luxury footwear line.
Technology
World Cup 2026: England through, Scotland wait goes on and joy for Cape Verde – live
⚽ Latest news from the 16th and final day of the groups ⚽ Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail us Amid all the joy, there’s the treatment of Iran. They were denied permission to stay in Seattle after their draw against Egypt, reports Ben Fisher. We’ve got to have another look at Cape Verde’s celebrations. Continue reading...
Global
World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32
Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32.
Culture
Y-3 Spring 2027 Menswear
Y-3 Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
‘Every Year After’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon; Will Focus on Charlie’s Story From ‘One Golden Summer’ Sequel Book
Get ready to return to Barry’s Bay: “Every Year After” has been renewed for a second season at Amazon’s Prime Video less than a month after its debut. Based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel “Every Summer After,” the first season of the drama tells the friends-to-lovers-to-second-chance-romance story of Percy Fraser (Sadie Soverall) and Sam Florek […]
Technology
‘Heated Rivalry’ fuels a boom in gay romance stories, with women leading the fandom
‘Heated Rivalry’ has helped gay romance stories gain mainstream attention, with women driving much of the fandom.
Technology
‘House of Criticism’ Review: A Pensive and Touching Portrait of Married Art Critics Jerry Saltz and Roberta Smith (It Is Only, at Moments, a True-Life Christopher Guest Movie)
The way art connects (and saves) these two on a daily basis is its own idiosyncratic story, and it speaks to a certain vanishing culture of passionate New York literary brainiacs that used to be thought of as practically the essence of the city.
Global
‘I understand why some people think I’m a bitch’: world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka on screaming, stunt matches, and why she’s much nicer off court
Last month she had a post-defeat meltdown and insisted she was done with tennis. On the eve of Wimbledon, she talks about what really happened – and why her ‘aggressive’ face gives people the wrong impression It’s less than a month since Aryna Sabalenka told the world that she felt like walking away from tennis . The world No 1 had suffered an almighty implosion. Sabalenka is as famous for her implosions as she is for her on-court ferocity. But this was a different level. She had been playing at her imperious best in the French Open, one of tennis’s four major tournaments. Winner after winner from the back of the court, and when she bullied her opponents back to the baseline she’d dupe them with the most delicate drop-shot. In the last 16 against Naomi Osaka she looked invincible. And then came the quarter-final. By now, all her main rivals were out. The 28-year-old had a clear path
Culture
‘I wanted to show children playing under the open sky – and the joy of Sundays’: Monojit Dutta’s best phone picture
In a chance encounter, the photographer captured a beautiful moment of freedom and spontaneity On the early morning train from Kolkata, Monojit Dutta arranged for a large bundle of balloons to be waiting for him when he arrived at the station at Canning, a town in West Bengal on the banks of the River Matla. It was a Sunday. “I usually visit new places on Sundays to explore and take photographs, and, on this day, annual school exams had just finished,” he says. “I came across lots of local children playing in a field, shared out the balloons and asked three of them to run and jump. I didn’t guide their movements beyond that, and their energy and expressions are all natural.” Continue reading...
Technology
‘Life, Larry’ Director Jeff Schaffer on Obama’s Notes and Why Larry David Will Never Retire: ‘He’s Like a Prostitute Who Has Sex When He’s Not Working’
When “Curb Your Enthusiasm” wrapped up its 24-year-run in 2024, fans were concerned it would be the last time they’d see Larry David on screen. He had been saying the HBO sitcom was ending for the better part of the series’ run, and with Season 12 he finally called it quits. (“I said it before,” […]
Technology
‘Pinocchio Unstrung’ Sees Wooden Doll Covered in Flesh and Blood as Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield Teases ‘Kooky, Crazy and Fun’ ‘Avengers’-Style ‘Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble’
Barging through the doors of the Poohniverse nose-first, Pinocchio has officially come to the company of Winnie the Pooh, Bambi and Peter Pan with Rhys Frake-Waterfield’s “Pinocchio Unstrung.” The latest addition to the ever-growing roster of twisted takes on childhood icons, which started with 2023’s “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey,” sees Carlo Collodi’s classic puppet taking […]
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‘Really good flatmate’: what happens when the love is gone but it costs too much to move out?
The cost of living is putting pressure on relationships – and preventing some couples from properly splitting up Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads The separate sleeping arrangement started seven years before the marriage finished. When Mary-Ann’s* hot flushes turned the bed into a furnace, her husband, Bill, moved into another bedroom. For the next two years there was some travel between the bedrooms for the purposes of intimacy. Then that stopped too. The distance grew after each argument; they took separate holidays and, when Bill inherited money, he separated it from their pooled finances. Mary-Ann says it was clear Bill’s mind was no longer in the marriage – he was what is termed “quiet quitting”. But she acknowledges she was drifting away too, focused on a demanding new job. Continue reading...
Markets
‘She is retired’: Do I dip into my 401(k) to pay my mother’s $30,000 credit-card debt?
“I want her to live on her Social Security instead of using it to pay off her credit-card debt.”
Technology
‘Supergirl’ Writer Ana Nogueira on the Movie’s Key Changes From the ‘Woman of Tomorrow’ Comic and the Status of ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Teen Titans’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains plot details, including about the ending, from DC Studios’ “Supergirl,” now playing in theaters. It took more than five-and-a-half years, and countless hours reading comic books, for screenwriter Ana Nogueira to get to this moment: watching Supergirl fly onto the silver screen in her full glory. “I’ve seen the movie […]
Culture
‘This isn’t about any one administration’: protests in DC reimagine the next 250 years in the US
Next250’s Declaration of Interdependence, a new art gallery featuring Americans’ collective values and hopes for the future, opens in McPherson Square More than a thousand people gathered on a block away from the White House on Saturday to unveil their vision for the US’s future, organizers said, with thousands more attending other events around the country. At the Next250 All of US rally, held a week before the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding, organizers launched their Declaration of Interdependence , an art installation featuring the collective values they believe should define the next 250 years of America’s story. The pledge – a take on the declaration of independence, the country’s founding text – aims to build a country where everyone can earn a living wage, have access to green spaces and feel safe in their communities, activists said. Continue reading...
Culture
‘Wink Wink’: All the Smutty-Sweet (And Self-Referential) Fashions of Charli XCX’s Video
The third single from Charli XCX’s “Music, Fashion, Film” sees the pop star shop at APC, self pleasure, and soap up. Styled by Chris Horan, the fashion is just as horny and self-referential.