California
'Horrific': At least 117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' shelter
Many of the dead dogs had gunshot wounds, authorities said.
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California
117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds
Hundreds more animals are still missing from the California facility as investigators continue excavating the grounds.
Global
27 flights, 24 matches: The carbon cost of Fifa president's World Cup tour
Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.
Global
3 firefighters killed responding to Snyder wildfire on Utah-Colorado border
Several wildfires were burn on Saturday across the West.
Global
3 firefighters killed, 2 injured while tackling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border
The largest blaze, the Cottonwood Fire, was burning in rugged terrain in southwest Utah. It ballooned Saturday to more than 144 square miles after marching through canyons and mountainsides.
Culture
5 Ways to Wear Flip-Flops and Jeans This Summer
Flip-flops are a great way to keep failsafe denim in rotation during the summer—and these 5 flip-flops and jeans outfits are proof.
Technology
A 'perfect storm' points to a much smaller U.S. auto market by 2040
The auto industry is selling fewer cars--one forecaster says this is a fundamental change, and it is going to get worse.
News
A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmed
A new Mississippi law authorizes the state's top law enforcement agency to compile a list of immigrants illegally living in the state
Technology
Ad-free streaming is a luxury now
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about the streaming industry, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Streaming was once a reprieve from cable. Not only could […] This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about the streaming industry, follow Emma Roth . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started Streaming was once a reprieve from cable. Not only could you watch whatever you wanted at any given time, but you didn't have to sit through five-minute-long commercial breaks. And the best part was the price: Netflix, for example, cost just $7.99 / month when it launched its standalone streaming serv
Global
Agnew: Ben Stokes's exit is unconventional for an English great
Ben Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.
Culture
Alan Jackson’s ‘Finale’ Concert Was a Celebration of a Country Music Icon
During his 'Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale' show, artists including George Strait, Luke Combs, Eric Church and Carrie Underwood celebrated Jackson's enduring impact.
Technology
America can't get enough of protein. The dairy industry can't keep up
Demand for whey protein is off the charts as American diet trends change and GLP-1s boom, and the dairy industry is struggling to produce enough.
Global
Anti-ICE organizers shift focus to defend democracy from Trump assault
Citizens in Minnesota using lessons learned from migrant crackdown to protect elections from president’s threats When thousands of immigration agents flooded Minnesota earlier this year, a loose network of neighbors sprang into action. They fed each other. They got kids to and from school safely. They tracked the surge that tore through their communities. After organizing, block by block, to monitor Donald Trump’s extraordinary crackdown on their state, the same neighbors are shifting their focus to a different threat. What if the US president tries to steal an election? Continue reading...
Technology
Australian man charged with murder after dead girl found in suitcase in Thailand
The 17-year-old's body was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.
Technology
Australian man charged with murder in Thailand after teenage girl’s body found in suitcase
Simon Peter Carman, 46, has denied the charges against him Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An Australian man has been charged with the murder of a teenage girl whose naked body was found in a suitcase in Thailand. Pattaya City police told the Guardian the man, identified as Simon Peter Carman, 46, has denied the charges against him. Continue reading...
Technology
Australian with retirement savings? You probably own SpaceX
Tech and AI stocks now make up as much as 12% of most balanced superannuation funds, experts say Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Artificial intelligence and technology stocks have become a driving force on Wall Street and, unbeknownst to most Australians, a growing part of their retirement savings . The so-called “magnificent seven” – chip maker Nvidia, Google owner Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook owner Meta and Tesla – are, for better or worse, increasingly part of the portfolios offered by superannuation funds. Continue reading...
Culture
BET Awards 2026: Here’s How to Watch the Ceremony Live Online for Free
Hosted by Druski, the 26th annual BET Awards are on Sunday (June 28) — with performances from Cardi B, Doechii, Nas and others.
Culture
Bad Bunny review – dynamic Latin superstar hosts thrilling party
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London The Puerto Rican superstar kicks off in a white suit fronting a salsa band in full flow, then switches up with a swaggering, chaotic rave in a replica island home Midway through the largest British concert ever staged by a Latin-American artist, a giant cartoon toad appears on the big screens and admonishes those in the crowd who can’t speak Spanish: “You’re missing the message,” it warns. The giant cartoon frog has a point. Bad Bunny is given to lengthy between-song chat, delivered in his native tongue, which apparently cover everything from the recent earthquake in Venezuela to what seem to be subtly pointed remarks about the importance of people and places: his current world tour declines to take in the United States on the grounds that it might attract the attention of ICE, a not-unreasonable assumption given the tantrum thrown by Donald Trump over t
Technology
Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show
Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.
Culture
Bed j.w. Ford Spring 2027 Menswear
Bed j.w. Ford Spring 2027 Menswear
Global
Best team, moments, matches and players of the group stage
As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.
Technology
Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Sputters Overseas With $30 Million, ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Limps to $1.9 Million Internationally
“Supergirl” didn’t catch her stride at the international box office. The latest comic book adaptation from Warner Bros. and DC Studios has collected just $30 million from 77 markets, a weak start for a tentpole of this size and scale. “Supergirl” also stumbled in North America with $38 million for a worldwide debut of $68 […]
Global
Bracketology: predict a path to World Cup victory
Click your way through the group stage and the knockouts to crown champion Continue reading...
Global
British man held in Ecuador after woman's body found in suitcase
Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith was arrested in Ecuador after the woman was found dead in Colombia.
Technology
CNN Staff Braces for Possible Bari Weiss Era as Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Nears
Mark Thompson, CNN's editor-in-chief, reportedly told Paramount officials he would not share oversight of CNN with another executive, according to The New York Times.
Global
Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.
Technology
Celebrities Front Row at Celine Men’s Spring 2027: BTS’ Kim Taehyung, Oscar Isaac and More
Grace Jones, George Mackay and Finn Wolfhard enjoyed a break from the heat in the all-white venue, where a misting system kept the air cool.
Technology
Celine Men’s Spring 2027: Variety Show
In an exhilarating display, Michael Rider sent out a range of well-dressed characters.
Culture
Celine Spring 2027 Menswear
Celine Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
China claims the world’s fastest supercomputer
Despite trade restrictions, China has reclaimed the title of the world's fastest supercomputer for the first time since 2018. LineShine has pushed El Capitan out of number one on the TOP500 ranking. That's despite strict limits on what high-powered computing components can be sold to China by US firms, which dominate the list, with America […] The LineShine supercomputer at the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen. | Photo: Liang Xu/Xinhua via Getty Images Despite trade restrictions, China has reclaimed the title of the world's fastest supercomputer for the first time since 2018 . LineShine has pushed El Capitan out of number one on the TOP500 ranking. That's despite strict limits on what high-powered computing components can be sold to China by US firms, which dominate the list, with America holding three of the top five spots. LineShine doesn't even use any GPUs, which are
Technology
China’s Z.ai claims it can match Mythos on cybersecurity
China's Zhipu AI (Z.ai) released its open-weight GLM-5.2, and some researchers have claimed that it matches Mythos in certain bug-finding and cybersecurity scenarios. While GLM lags behind models from Anthropic and OpenAI in other, more general tasks, it seems that China has dramatically reduced the gap in the capabilities between its models and those of […] China's Zhipu AI ( Z.ai ) released its open-weight GLM-5.2, and some researchers have claimed that it matches Mythos in certain bug-finding and cybersecurity scenarios. While GLM lags behind models from Anthropic and OpenAI in other, more general tasks, it seems that China has dramatically reduced the gap in the capabilities between its models and those of the US. This level of advancement is particularly concerning to the US government, which has worked to restrict China's access to powerful models like Anthropic's Mythos and
Global
Chris Mason: Burnham begins to sketch out vision but faces huge and imminent questions
The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.
Culture
Christopher Esber Resort 2027
Christopher Esber Resort 2027
Global
Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness - but not past the group stage of a tournament. Tom English's must-read analysis of his reign.
Global
Cleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibe
The Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to the education secretary.
California
Costs of Iran war will linger despite conflict's end, experts say
The effects of the war and other factors driving inflation are likely to stick around for months, experts say, presenting an ongoing challenge to American households.
Global
David Sedaris on his Duolingo obsession: ‘“Today is the last day,” I told myself – but I was powerless to stop’
I decided to combine my need to top the leader table with my daily step count – which is how I found myself walking 10 miles a day while reading out sentences in Japanese, German, Spanish and French Hugh and I were driving from Washington, DC, to the Sea Section, our house on the coast of North Carolina, when I noticed a dot with legs traversing the hem of my untucked shirt. “There’s a tick on me!” I said. He looked down at my lap. “Well, throw it outside. It’s nothing to get hysterical about.” Continue reading...
Global
Do you need electrolytes? Will tea cool you down? Is it safe to drink beer? How to stay hydrated in a heatwave
The hotter it gets, the faster our bodies lose water. Obviously, we need to replace it – but is anything better than plain H₂O? And does timing matter? Here’s what the science says Hydration is important. In temperatures like those we’re increasingly seeing in much of the world, sweating can be the only way for our bodies to cool down, and our thirst isn’t always the best indicator of how much water we’ve lost or need. The consequences of not being sufficiently hydrated as temperatures creep towards the 40s can be severe, and can kick in much faster than most people realise. The good news is that remembering to drink plenty of water at regular intervals throughout the day will be enough for most people to avoid the worst. But if you’d like to understand why dehydration is so dangerous, whether you really need extra electrolytes, or if a cup of tea really can cool you down, read on. To st
Technology
Doechii Goes Archival in Dsquared2 for The BET Awards 2026 Red Carpet
The look hails from the spring 2006 ready-to-wear collection.
Culture
Don Egginton obituary
My father, Don Egginton, who has died aged 92, was a professor of accounting at Bristol University and head of the university’s economics department. An outstanding teacher and respected academic, he was also an accomplished artist, creating works in different media over a period of 50 years. His portrait of the economist Alfred Marshall, after Sir William Rothstein’s 1908 painting, hangs in the university. Don was born in the East End of London to Eileen (nee Burnett) and Albert Egginton. Ellen and Al, as they were known, worked as a cook and driver for the British Army respectively. Don survived their home being bombed in the blitz, and was then evacuated with his family to Norfolk, where they settled. His father made it back from Dunkirk but died as a PoW in Burma. Continue reading...
Global
Donald Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after crossfire over Hormuz – Middle East crisis live
Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes, and threatened a ‘complete halt’ to talks US and Iran trade strikes as both sides accuse the other of endangering ceasefire Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have both spoken out about the recent Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. The Jordanian foreign ministry said that the “brutal Iranian attacks” on the Gulf nations were “a threat to their security and stability, and the safety of their territories”. Continue reading...
Culture
Doublet Spring 2027 Menswear
Doublet Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Doublet Spring 2027: Morning, Noon And Night
Masayuki Ino chronicled three moments in his kooky cast’s busy lives with his usual cleverness, a Puma collaboration and more innovative textiles to boot.
Global
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.
Global
Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon because of stress fracture
Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam tournament with a leg injury.
Technology
England captain Ben Stokes says retiring from international cricket 'best thing' for him
Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.
Global
England top group - but they will not win World Cup unless they improve
England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.
Global
Escalating US-Iran strikes threaten interim peace agreement
Tehran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait amid efforts to open strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversight Fresh hostilities in Gulf suggest US-Iran memorandum was too broadly worded A new round of escalating strikes between Iran and the US has continued, further undermining the fragile interim peace agreement between the two countries, and prompting Donald Trump to threaten violence that would ensure Iran “will no longer exist”. On Sunday, Tehran launched drone and missile attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait after new US strikes on sites in southern Iran, and threatened a “complete halt” to negotiations to end the war. Trump said that a moment might come soon when he abandoned talks and the US would “militarily finish the job”. Continue reading...
Global
Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
Technology
Fact-checking Trump's claims about 401(k) gains during his second term
Fidelity Investments data shows that during the majority of Trump's second term, average 401(k) account balances have risen by $9,454, or about one-third of the $30,000 figure Trump cited.
Technology
Famke Janssen on Nerve-Wracking Bond Audition, Breaking Ribs During Pierce Brosnan Fight Scene
Appearing for a masterclass discussion on acting at Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival, the veteran star dished on the Bond PR machine and how a psychic predicted she would one day work with Woody Allen.
Global
Feeling bored and disconnected for your job? You may be facing workplace 'rust-out' | Gene Marks
The latest work buzzword describes feeling under-stimulated at your job – but you can break free from workplace monotony There is a woman I know who works in the accounts payable department at one of my clients. She’s in her late 40s and she’s been doing the same job for at least 10 years. Entering payables, reconciling expense accounts, matching documents, calling suppliers. Sound boring? Not to her. She’s happy, enjoys the routine and appreciates her employer. She’s not “rusting-out” – the latest workplace buzzword. Continue reading...
Technology
First Look: Kobe Bryant’s Beloved Nike Kobe 6 Sneaker Is Getting a New Christmas-themed Colorway
The "Coals" style carries on tradition.
Global
Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
Global
France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat sets European records
France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as the head of the World Health Organization warned that Europe is now the fastest-warming continent and needs to do more to protect its citizens.
Science
French deaths soar as extreme heat breaks European records
The head of the WHO warns that Europe must do more to protect people.
Culture
From Thomas Tuchel to Andy Burnham, men are having a polo shirt moment
Callum Turner wore one for three-day wedding to Dua Lipa, but the perennial favourite has never really gone away If Dua Lipa’s Chanel wedding dress was among the most anticipated fashion moments this summer, her new husband Callum Turner’s wardrobe is proving just as influential. But forget the bespoke Louis Vuitton morning suit – it’s all about his polo shirts, which he wore in Palermo during the couple’s lengthy nuptials this month. Turner’s polo of choice is a £75 terrycloth version by the French brand Octobre Editions , but he is far from the first to champion the preppy top that spans celebrity, sport and politics alike. During England’s first game at the World Cup against Croatia, the team’s manager, Thomas Tuchel, wore a merino wool polo shirt from Marks & Spencer. Pundits watching World Cup games – including Gary Neville and Patrick Vieira – were also wearing polos. For their
Technology
From protein coffee to CBD soda: How brands are cashing in on the functional beverage boom
"We're selling [almost] as much protein cold foam as we do flat whites," Starbuck's EMEA Manager of Beverage Development Sam Henderson told CNBC.
Culture
Garth Brooks review – swooning fans turn out for British Summer Time’s hottest ticket
BST Hyde Park, London The country star is deeply moved by the reception at this sold-out event, as a growing UK fanbase shows its love for his songs Five minutes before Garth Brooks takes to the stage at Hyde Park, a booming American voice comes over the PA to tell the crowd this is the largest show in BST history – a total sell-out, with extra tickets added. And when Brooks appears, he looks both astonished and delighted. Last time he was in London, in 1994 and at the peak of his stardom, he played one night at Wembley Arena, and the change in scale seems to shock him. When he performs Unanswered Prayers solo and the crowd sing it for him, he starts to cry – not sparkling, joyful showbiz tears, for his face does momentarily crumple like someone truly overcome. Continue reading...
California
Governor Newsom proclaims LGBTQ Pride Month
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Technology
Gracie Abrams Says ‘I Get It’ When People Call Her a Nepo Baby Online: ‘I Think About the Privilege There’
Gracie Abrams, the daughter of “Star Trek” director J.J. Abrams and Bad Robot co-CEO Kaite McGrath, recently told The New York Times’ “Popcast” that she understands the online discourse about her nepotism. “The nepo stuff is obviously in the discourse, appropriately,” Abrams said. “I think about the privilege there, and it’s like, I had a […]
Culture
Grief and optimism clash in scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira
Global
Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip
It comes after his request for police protection was rejected days before the family is due to arrive.
Global
Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, meteorologists say
Already, parts of the U.S., especially Phoenix and central Texas, and much of the Southwest were experiencing temperatures around 100 degrees on Sunday.
Global
Heatwave and high humidity to blast much of US: ‘impactful to anyone’
Forecasters expect days of high temperatures in central and eastern US before Fourth of July and World Cup festivities A long and dangerous heatwave will blast a large swath of the central and eastern United States for the upcoming week, the National Weather Service (NWS) said on Sunday – with temperatures rising ahead of the Fourth of July holiday and feeling even hotter because of high humidity also arriving. Already parts of the US, especially Phoenix and central Texas, and much of the south-west were experiencing temperatures of about 100F (38C) on Sunday, while the NWS warned of severe wildfire conditions developing across much of the west as new fires popped up across the region. Continue reading...
Technology
Hed Mayner Spring 2027: Spontaneous Minimalism
Upon returning to Paris from Pitti Uomo, the new collection centered around "cleansing the silhouette, making it more simplified, pure and clear.”
Culture
Hermès Spring 2027 Menswear
Hermès Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Hoka and Beams Tease Collab at Paris Fashion Week
The footwear brand and Japanese retailer's official launch will be July 31.
Technology
Honoring Novak Djokovic, Lacoste Swaps Crocodile for Goat
The tennis star shares the philosophies and motivations behind his success ahead of Wimbledon, revealing what it takes to become Lacoste's GOAT — the "greatest of all time."
Global
How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player
His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of play.
Culture
How Taylor Swift Made Her Fortune? By Owning Her Romantic History
As a new British documentary “A Story of Love,” highlights, Taylor Swift’s real love story is the one she’s formulated by and for herself.
News
How the Supreme Court decides its cases — a step‑by‑step guide
Grasping how the nation's highest court makes policy requires stepping into an exceptionally regulated and sometimes hidden routine.
Culture
How to Watch the Wimbledon Championships 2026 Live Online for Free
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon, which starts on Monday (June 29). Here's where to livestream the tennis tournament without cable.
Global
How to win a World Cup penalty shootout
We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.
Science
I hear my son crying beneath the rubble, says Venezuela earthquake survivor
Andreina Valerio says she fears for her son, who is trapped with her partner and in-laws beneath a collapsed building.
Global
I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it
Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.
Technology
IRAs hold trillions more than 401(k) plans — yet people hardly save in them
Investors are increasingly rolling money from 401(k) plans to IRAs. Some observers fear they're exposed to poor investment advice.
Technology
If you think China needs to dethrone U.S. dollar, you don't understand how it is waging global currency war
It's misguided to focus on China's renminbi replacing the U.S. dollar. Beijing is already successfully reducing dependence on a dollar-centric global system.
Technology
Inside country legend Alan Jackson's triumphant finale concert
Country music legend Alan Jackson has ended his touring career
Technology
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. strikes and threatens to halt talks
Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran's direct oversight sparked the days of crossfire and have imperiled the talks for a lasting ceasefire.
Global
Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, arrested on corruption charges
Iraqi political officials have been arrested on corruption charges
Global
Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
Israel’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to designate the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide
Culture
I’m a psychiatrist who was terrified of horror films – until I learned about ‘cinematic neurosis’
Why do scary movies thrill some viewers and send others running for the hills? Our writer gets to the bottom of his fear of the genre – with the assistance of Freud, clinical researchers and his six-year-old self I am six years old, and I am watching a man turn into a werewolf. The film is Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, a 1948 comedy. I am staring up at our black-and-white TV fixated on the werewolf transformation unfolding in slow motion and I begin to scream so inconsolably that my parents must carry me upstairs to calm me down. That night was the beginning of my lifelong fear of horror films and of the supernatural, of darkness and of being alone in a house. Continue reading...
Technology
James Norton to Play Hamlet in London West End Production Directed by Thomas Ostermeier
James Norton is set to play the title role in a new London West End production of “Hamlet,” directed and conceived by Thomas Ostermeier. Producers Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions are bringing the show to the West End in fall 2027. A theater and specific dates are yet to be confirmed. The staging will […]
Technology
Jennifer Lopez Makes Surprise Appearance at Prime Video’s Obsessed Fest to Intro ‘Off Campus’ Panel
The singer and actress kicked off the panel with Belmont Cameli, Ella Bright, Stephen Kalyn, Mika Abdalla, Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks and Josh Heuston, along with creator Louisa Levy.
Technology
Jesse Eisenberg on Turning Down Mark Zuckerberg Role in ‘The Social Reckoning’: ‘I’m Moving in Different Directions in My Life’
Jesse Eisenberg opened up to Variety about what it was like turning down the opportunity to return as Facebook mastermind Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Network” sequel, “The Social Reckoning.” “It’s an honor to speak to Aaron in any capacity, because he’s so articulate and charming and so bright,” Eisenberg told Variety at […]
Technology
Jolin Tsai and Chang Chen-yue Lead the Pack at Golden Melody Awards
Taipei Arena erupted on Saturday night as the 37th Golden Melody Awards – the Grammys of the Mandarin pop world – delivered one of its most memorable ceremonies, with pop titan Jolin Tsai walking away with the evening’s ultimate prize. The Golden Melody Awards have long served as the definitive measure of excellence across Mandarin, […]
Technology
Karlovy Vary’s Double Anniversary: Meet the Program Team Behind the Czech Film Fest’s 60th Edition
Anna, Sandra, Vojtěch, Petra, Natalia and Lorenzo work with artistic director Karel Och to bring new discoveries, hidden gems, cinematic surprises and the best of the fest circuit to the spa town.
Technology
Kate completes Three Peaks challenge to raise money for cancer charity
Princess of Wales becomes first royal to climb Scotland, England and Wales’s highest mountains, 18 months after cancer remission The Princess of Wales has completed the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for a cancer charity, becoming the first member of the royal family to achieve the feat. Catherine Middleton, 44, revealed in a message on social media she had successfully taken on the trek not only as a physical endeavour but “to give something back” and raise awareness of the wider impact of serious illness. Continue reading...
Technology
Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson on Creating “a Sense of Hope” With ‘Happy Hours’ Reunion: “Love Is Possible; Life Is Long; There’s No Given Path”
The film, which brings the 'Dawson's Creek' actors back together, marks Holmes' latest work as a writer-director and draws on her work in the 2024 Broadway production of 'Our Town.'
Technology
Katy Perry Forced to Cancel Belgian Fest Set Over ‘Inclement Weather’: ‘Beyond My Control’
“I was backstage at the show in the middle of hair and makeup when this news was delivered, and they gave me no choice,” singer says
News
Khadijah Farrakhan, 'first lady of Nation of Islam,' dies at 90
“Mother Khadijah” worked alongside her charismatic husband for decades.
Global
Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.
Technology
Kristen Stewart Is Nailing the Art of Heatwave Dressing in Biarritz
The star served as the head of the Biarritz Film Festival jury and brought along the perfect summery wardrobe—full of Chanel, of course.
Technology
Lost your crypto access code? Be wary, there‘s a scam for that too
A niche type of fraud is lucrative enough for criminals to set up fake websites with dodgy software to harvest your data After holding them for a few years, you have decided it is time to cash in your cryptocurrency holdings. The problem is, it is so long since you set up the digital wallet which manages them on your laptop, you have forgotten the lengthy access code. Stressed at the thought of losing thousands of pounds, you search and download a program which promises to recover the 24-word “seed phrase” which gives you access to your cypto assets. Continue reading...
Technology
Madonna Says Using AI Is the ‘Opposite of Making Art’
Madonna recently slammed artificial intelligence in a new interview with Vogue Italia, telling the outlet that relying on AI is the “opposite of making art.” “Once you were around painters and musicians and dancers and artists in one place and working from a very pure place for each other. I value that experience a lot,” […]
Culture
Magliano Spring 2027 Menswear
Magliano Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Maison Kitsuné Spring 2027: Feeling the Heat
For her first full runway collection, Abigail Smiley-Smith was one of the few creative directors to directly address the climate crisis.
Technology
Margot Robbie, Henry Cavill Toast Opening of RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair
The unveiling of England’s second RH, in Mayfair, drew stars from design, film and fashion.
Global
Meet 3 members of Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution' trying to torpedo a Kushner-linked development
Protests in Albania against a coastal development project have gained global attention, partly due to the involvement of Jared Kushner
Markets
Micron is about to be more profitable than any U.S. company except Nvidia and Google
Big Tech companies are willing to pay astronomical prices for AI memory components, helping spark a dramatic turnaround in Micron’s finances.
Technology
Milei's top aide and Cabinet chief resigns over spiraling corruption scandal
Argentine President Javier Milei’s Cabinet chief and close ally, Manuel Adorni, has resigned following a corruption scandal that has roiled the government, undermining its flagship campaign pledge to stamp out endemic graft in the political elite
California
Military searches for a Marine missing off California coast
A Marine went missing during a training exercise off southern California.
Markets
My Husband and I Keep Our Finances Separate—and I Wouldn’t Have Things Any Other Way
Until we are living in a very different world, no one will care about a woman’s financial stability as much as she does.
Technology
NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week.
Technology
Nest’s quest to fix your thermostat
The founding story of Nest is pretty much a perfect tech myth. A legendary product maker (in this case, Tony Fadell) helps create one of the most successful products ever (the iPhone) and then rides off into the sunset to enjoy the rest of his life, only to have an experience that drags him back […] The founding story of Nest is pretty much a perfect tech myth. A legendary product maker (in this case, Tony Fadell) helps create one of the most successful products ever (the iPhone) and then rides off into the sunset to enjoy the rest of his life, only to have an experience that drags him back for one last job. For Fadell, that job was to try and reinvent the thermostat. And maybe change the way our homes work forever. On this episode of Version History , we tell the story of the early days of Nest. The Verge's David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy describe Fadell's f
Global
New Caledonia polls open in first local vote in the French territory since 2019
Election will determine balance of power in New Caledonia before fresh negotiations with France on the territory’s status Polls opened in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia on Sunday for the archipelago’s first provincial elections since 2019, after the vote was delayed as talks stalled over its political future. The election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in New Caledonia ahead of fresh negotiations with France on the territory’s status, with independence remaining the defining political issue. Continue reading...
Culture
Noah Kahan Reacts to Feces Found at Fan’s Seat in Philadelphia
It was an unfortunate Friday for someone at the singer-songwriter's Great Divide Tour stop.
Culture
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad’ Spends Second Week Atop Billboard 200
It also holds firm at No. 1 on Top Streaming Albums and Top Album Sales.
Technology
Olivia Wilde Says Her Last Movie’s 38% Rotten Tomatoes Score ‘Liberated’ Her to Make ‘The Invite’ and Gives Her Take on the Film’s Ending
Olivia Wilde did almost everything you are not supposed to do to make “The Invite.” She shot her third feature as a director in a tight 21 days, scene by scene, in story order, which is a luxury most directors give up before the first morning of prep work. She also got to shoot it […]
Culture
On the Scene at the 2026 Dyke March
On Saturday evening, thousands of people streamed along the 30-odd blocks between Bryant Park and Washington Square Park for the 2026 NYC Dyke March. Photographer Poupay Jutharat was there to take in the proceedings.
Technology
Oscar Predictions: Best Picture — First Look Shows Studios Could Roar Back With ‘Dune: Part Three,’ ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Digger’ and More
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]
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Pakistan says it carried out ground operation, strikes along Afghan border, killing 29 militants
The latest escalation follows months of tit-for-tat military action between the two countries. Hundreds of people have been killed in cross-border fighting since February, when Afghanistan launched retaliatory strikes after Pakistan carried out airstrikes inside Afghan territory.
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Pakistan's military says 3 soldiers killed in militant attack
Pakistan’s military says three paramilitary soldiers were killed and four others wounded in fighting after militants launched an overnight attack on a Rangers regional headquarters in the southern port city of Karachi
Technology
Palm Springs International Shortfest Unveils 2026 Winners — Film News in Brief
The Palm Springs International Shortfest has unveiled its winners for 2026. The winners were announced at Sunday’s award ceremony. Honorees receieved $30,000 dollars in cash prizes, and five films were presented with Academy Award qualifying awards. See the list of winners below: Oscar-Qualifying Awards:The winner of these awards may be eligible to submit their short […]
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Parades in NYC and San Francisco wrap up LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday
Global
Photos show Pride around the world
Born out of the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York, Pride Month has grown into a global celebration of LGBTQ+ communities, with marches and festivals taking place in cities across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. The month reached its peak Sunday with landmark Pride parades in New York and San Francisco. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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Prince Harry and family’s UK visit ‘pulled from under their feet at 11th hour’
Duke reportedly fears his children will not get to meet king after government declines request for police protection The Duke of Sussex fears his children will not meet King Charles in the coming days after their UK visit was “pulled out from under their feet at the 11th hour”. Prince Harry and Meghan were planning their first trip to Britain as a family in four years for events related to the Invictus Games, due to be held in Birmingham in July. Continue reading...
Technology
Prosecutors used ChatGPT logs as evidence in the Palisades fire trial
Jonathan Rinderknecht was facing arson charges for setting a fire on New Year's Day in 2025, which became one of the deadliest wildfires in LA history. To make their case, prosecutors turned to location data from his iPhone, security camera footage, and witness testimony. But they also turned to his ChatGPT logs. Prosecutors said that […] Jonathan Rinderknecht was facing arson charges for setting a fire on New Year's Day in 2025, which became one of the deadliest wildfires in LA history . To make their case, prosecutors turned to location data from his iPhone, security camera footage, and witness testimony. But they also turned to his ChatGPT logs. Prosecutors said that Rinderknecht had ChatGPT generate images of fire, asked the chatbot, "Why am I so angry all the time?", and ranted to it about how the wealthy were destroying the world. They also pointed to a screen recording in wh
Technology
Putin admits Ukrainian strikes driving Russian fuel shortages
Russia’s president says Ukraine’s attacks on infrastructure are causing ‘obvious’ but not critical problems The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, acknowledged that the country was suffering from “a certain shortage” of fuel in an interview published by the Kremlin on Sunday, after repeated Ukrainian strikes in their four-year war. Kyiv calls the attacks fair retribution for Russia’s near-daily barrages on Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure since its February 2022 offensive. Continue reading...
Technology
Renny Harlin Teases ‘The Beast’ as “Really Unusual Movie” and Says It Could Boost Joel Kinnaman’s Career: “People Are Going to Be Stunned”
The veteran filmmaker sat for a career-spanning masterclass chat at Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival.
Culture
Revel in “The Glorious Tradition,” a 1995 Couture Feature With a Special Portfolio by Irving Penn
Despite attacks from all sides, haute couture is being celebrated this month at New York’s Metropolitan Museum. Katherine Betts breaks the code of silence of fashion’s most exclusive circle.
Technology
Sacai Combines Three Birkenstock Models to Create Two New Styles for Spring 2027
The duo also showed a utility bag that was crafted using the same natural and suede leathers featured throughout the footwear collection.
Technology
Sacai Men’s Spring 2027: Heart and Soul
Chitose Abe dug deep into the 1980s preppy archive, working with Brooks Brothers, and looked at the era's classic shapes through an edgier — and less-polished — 1990s lens.
Technology
Sacai Resort 2027: Pure and Simple
The lineup was a palate-cleanser and showed a different side to Chitose Abe, who is known for her frequent collaborations, spliced creations, love of embellishment and statement-making clothes.
Technology
Sacai Spring 2027 Menswear
Sacai Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Sam Worthington on ‘I Will Find You,’ Being the Show’s ‘Damsel in Distress’ and Pushing Back on a David and Rachel ‘Telenovela’ Romance
SPOILER ALERT: This story includes key storylines and details about “I Will Find You,” now streaming on Netflix. Sam Worthington has his wife to thank for his role in one of Netflix’s most successful series, “I Will Find You.” The show, the latest adaptation from novelist Harlan Coben, sees Worthington as David Burroughs, a man […]
Culture
Senate duo makes case for bipartisanship as divided nation marks 250th anniversary
Jonathan Karl interviews Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, Republican Sen. Todd Young and Rye Barcott, author of the new book "Courage Can Save US" on "This Week."
Culture
Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham
Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.
Technology
Seniors in Medicare are about to get landmark obesity drug coverage — but many may not know it yet
Many seniors may be unaware of the landmark coverage shift starting on July 1, with limited advertising seen from the government or Eli Lilly and Novo.
Technology
Some renters say homeownership isn't part of their American Dream: Renting is 'really freeing for me'
Some no longer see renting as a temporary stop on the path to homeownership but rather a long-term lifestyle choice, reflecting a shift in the American Dream.
Technology
Soshiotsuki Men’s Spring 2027: Soft Power
Soshi Otsuki turned wilting in the heat into an art form, styling his signature "soft suits" with deliberately rumpled details.
Technology
Spirit airlines is dead and a bus travel boom looks likely – but will Greyhounds ever be cool again?
For most Americans, riding a bus means abandoning expectations of basic dignity – but with an increase in ridership, that could change “It’s a grueling experience,” Greyhound bus enthusiast Miles Taylor explains. “You’re not treated very well. Everyone is yelling at you the entire time. When the bus is late, they blame you for it, like somehow you’ve done something wrong. You just get screamed at for wanting to know what’s going on, because no one says anything.” Taylor is obsessed with public transit. “I never really grew out of my little boy train phase,” the 26-year-old said. He works as a scheduler for Boston’s MBTA and runs a popular YouTube account documenting the bus trips he takes for fun in his spare time. Taylor traveled across the country by Greyhound twice; a Boston to Seattle route took 104 hours. But even he admits that America’s bus system is far from luxurious – or even c
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Ssstein Spring 2027 Menswear
Ssstein Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Ssstein Spring 2027: Dawn Chorus
Kiichiro Asakawa created a collection for a meditative morning.
Technology
Stephen Poliakoff to Return to Major TV Drama With Epic Historic Political Thriller ‘The Order’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Stephen Poliakoff, the acclaimed multi-BAFTA and Emmy-winning writer, is set to return to large-scale television with the newly-announce “The Order,” an international political thriller set in the months leading up to and during the The Great Siege of Malta in 1565. The eight-part series was announced by Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech at the Mediterrane […]
Culture
Still blazing after all these years: Mel Brooks at 100
The director of The Producers hits his century as a uniquely beloved entertainer who embodies his conviction that ‘comedy is the opposite of death’ Mel Brooks’ story is that of the US and Jews and American Jewish comedy. He was born on the kitchen table of a tenement in Brooklyn a century ago in the same month Marilyn Monroe made her own entrance on the opposite coast. The son of European immigrants, Brooks was brought up by his mother after his father died when Melvin was just two years old. He was a small, sickly child and the youngest of four brothers, perhaps an explanation for an almost pathological desire for attention. In the words of his colleague Larry Gelbart : “Mel thought when he got slapped in the ass by the doctor who delivered him that was applause, and he has not stopped performing since.” In his youth, Brooks’ preferred method of making a noise was playing the drums and
Technology
Suno launches Spark incubator program to feed independent artists to its AI machine
Suno has ambitions to be more than just a toy to churn out AI slop, it also wants to be a streaming destination and to break new artists. Spark is their new incubator program for independent artists that provides grants, mentorship, and marketing support. To apply, artists need to be an unsigned singer, songwriter, or […] Suno has ambitions to be more than just a toy to churn out AI slop, it also wants to be a streaming destination and to break new artists. Spark is their new incubator program for independent artists that provides grants, mentorship, and marketing support. To apply, artists need to be an unsigned singer, songwriter, or producer releasing music under their own name. They also need to agree to some terms and conditions that have raised some eyebrows over on the Suno subreddit . For one, you need to agree to make your songs available on Suno for remixing. That's not n
California
Swipeless online dating? How AI is reshaping the search for love
Traditional dating apps including Tinder, Grindr and Bumble and California startups are experimenting with how AI could reshape how people find love online.
Technology
TMD’s keyless bike lock is a $280 solution to a $60 problem
I've seen lots of so-called "smart" bike locks over the years, but none so far could justify the added cost. A newcomer that got its start securing ATMs for banks is trying to change that. There's nothing wholly unique about the TMD Chain Lock, but the combination of materials, performance, and insurance-friendly ART-2 certification makes […] A $280 bike lock on a $10,000 e-bike. I've seen lots of so-called "smart" bike locks over the years, but none so far could justify the added cost. A newcomer that got its start securing ATMs for banks is trying to change that. There's nothing wholly unique about the TMD Chain Lock , but the combination of materials, performance, and insurance-friendly ART-2 certification makes it worth considering. TMD's first bicycle lock combines a Bluetooth proximity sensor and motion alarm with a slender core of hardened steel chain wrapped in a soft and
Culture
Teams scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Sunday that 33 people had been rescued the day before, although she did not provide an updated death toll.
Global
Temperature records tumble across Europe as heatwave moves east
More than 191m people in Europe face temperatures over 35C, with extreme heat warnings from Germany to Hungary ‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat? Poland, Czechia and Slovakia are braced for record temperatures of over 40C as a heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe spreads east. More than 191 million people in Europe faced temperatures of at least 35C on Sunday, with extreme heat warnings in Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary. Continue reading...
Global
Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived
Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.
Culture
The 57 Best Queer Movies of All Time
From underground hits to splashy big-budget spectacles, we round up all of our favorite LGBTQ+ films from across the decades.
Global
The American myth always came at someone’s expense. Now, it’s all but collapsed
The main pillars of the founding narrative have fallen on hard times. Today, its meaning is up for grabs Writing during the carnage of the first world war, the iconoclast intellectual Randolph Bourne described the American revolutionary inheritance as a squalid marriage between the town capitalist and plantation patriarch. Glittering generalities of freedom and democracy, Bourne observed, were indelibly marked by their long captivity to the money counters and owners of human chattel. In the land lorded over by the likes of Donald Trump , leader of one of the most indecently corrupt, violently inept administrations in the country’s history, the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence would seem to affirm this judgment. Our moment, defined by the mobilization of market frenzy, machineries of war, deportation deliriums and nativist passions, echoes Bourne’s; it is a ti
Technology
The B-52s’ French Festival Set Canceled ‘Minutes’ Before Tornado Struck Venue
“Last night was a total disaster. The promoter knew the dangerous storm that was brewing and on its way to The C Trop Music Festival,” frontman Fred Schneider says
Culture
The Best Beauty Moments From the Spring 2027 Paris Men’s Shows
Big hair! Bigger lashes! Glam teams worked overtime at Men’s Fashion Week in Paris to defy both the sweltering heat and stilted gender norms.
Culture
The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Chose Scorching Looks
Hot designs for some sweltering summer temperatures, care of Charli XCX, Zendaya, Zoë Kravitz, and more.
Technology
The Cube is Jim Henson’s little-known proto-Black Mirror masterpiece
I'm sure we're all familiar with Dark Crystal, so we know that Jim Henson can be weird and tackle slightly more mature subject matter. But there is little in his oeuvre that is quite as mind-bending as the Muppetless The Cube. This 1969 teleplay was produced for an NBC anthology series called Experiment in Television, […] That sure is a man in a cube, alright. | Image: NBC / Jim Henson Company I'm sure we're all familiar with Dark Crystal , so we know that Jim Henson can be weird and tackle slightly more mature subject matter. But there is little in his oeuvre that is quite as mind-bending as the Muppetless The Cube . This 1969 teleplay was produced for an NBC anthology series called Experiment in Television , which featured, appropriately enough, various experimental films, plays, and documentaries. One episode even featured Marshall McLuhan explaining his oft-cited theory that "
Global
The Papers: 'Devolution revolution' and 'the cost of cool'
Andy Burnham's economic policy speech next week and the record heatwave dominate Sunday's papers.
Global
The U.S. lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing
In the U.S., the movement turned a corner with two jury verdicts against Meta and one against Google that galvanized proponents for kids' online safety.
Global
This $380 foldable kayak fits in my Prius and goes from backseat to lake in 10 minutes
Tucktec’s 10 Pro is compact enough for a small car, quick enough for spontaneous trips, and inexpensive enough to open boating to everyone GoSun Sport-E solar oven review: a fuel-free way to cook outside, even with no sun Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things I love the calm of kayaking . I enjoy being close to the water, the soft slap of waves against the hull, the sound of birds in the trees, and the way a river keeps offering one more curve and pebbled bank to explore. But I’ve never wanted the gear or hassle of the typical boating lifestyle. I don’t own a truck or a trailer. I don’t want to hoist a heavy boat on to a roof rack, ratchet it down, then drive around nervously glancing upward every time the wind gusts. I want to check the weather, pack a lunch, toss a boat in my car and get out on the water. Continue reading...
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This is how we do it: ‘I expected to be a little old spinster, but kinky sex broadened my horizons’
Graham and Josephine were friends for years, but after their spouses died they discovered a mutual attraction – and a fondness for adventurous sex • How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously Our sexual preferences cover everything from vanilla to being tied up and spanked Continue reading...
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Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.
Technology
Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks for strong long-term growth potential
Amid volatility in global markets, top analysts can help investors look past near-term noise and pick attractive stocks with long-term potential.
Technology
Trump presses Syria to take on Hezbollah, raising alarm in Lebanon and Israel
The White House has soured on Israel’s war with Hezbollah in Lebanon
News
Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a 'major' tournament
President Donald Trump surveyed his construction projects around the nation's capital, suggesting his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links could host major tournaments
Global
Trump-endorsed Louisiana Rep. Letlow wins competitive GOP Senate runoff, AP projects
Letlow largely campaigned on the president's endorsement.
Technology
U.K. Ratings Body Used AI for First Time to Classify HBO Max’s Entire Library
The British Board of Film Classification, the U.K.’s primary ratings body, has revealed that it developed and deployed a bespoke AI tool for the first time to support the classification of HBO Max’s entire catalogue ahead of its U.K. launch earlier this year. In its annual report for 2025, the BBFC said that, using the […]
Global
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by Trump, wins the GOP primary for Senate in Louisiana
Letlow, who was endorsed by Trump, defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in the two-candidate runoff after they finished ahead of Cassidy in the GOP primary May 16.
California
U.S. military searching for Marine missing off San Diego coast
Officials say multiple agencies are searching for a U.S. Marine who went missing during a training exercise off the San Diego coast.
Global
US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain after the US said it hit multiple targets across Iran.
Global
US celebrates Pride with parades across country – in pictures
Across the US, cities wrapped up Pride month with parades and festivals on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which underscored the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. This month’s celebrations unfolded as Trump works to roll back trans rights and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. This year’s theme for NYC Pride was ‘For All of Us’. Attender Carlos Duarte said: ‘It’s very important for us to be here … all together for love, peace and to show the world who we are.’ Continue reading...
Global
US homeland security secretary tells migrants to seek permanent status or leave
Markwayne Mullin’s remarks come after controversial supreme court ruling to strip TPS from over 350,000 people Migrants in the US on temporary protected status should seek permanent residence or leave, Markwayne Mullin, Homeland Security secretary, said in the wake of last week’s supreme court decision that stripped humanitarian protections from hundreds of thousands of immigrants. The remarks to CNN’s State of the Union program comes after a decision that could allow Donald Trump’s administration to deport Haitian and Syrian immigrants to home countries plagued by conflict and destitution. Continue reading...
Global
Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief
NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".
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Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform
Uganda's military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the shutdown of a major news organization
Technology
Ukraine's drone assault ignites major Russian oil refinery, as Putin acknowledges 'difficult period'
Ukraine has markedly stepped up its long-range attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities in recent months, aiming to cut Moscow's revenue for its invasion — now in its fifth year — and make Russians feel the consequences.
Technology
Ukraine's drone set another Russian oil refinery ablaze, as Putin admits fuel shortages
Ukraine has markedly stepped up its long-range attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities in recent months, aiming to cut Moscow's revenue for its invasion — now in its fifth year — and make Russians feel the consequences.
Technology
Ukrainian strike sets fire to oil refinery in southern Russia
Ukraine has intensified its drone attacks on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south and killing at least two people, according to Russian authorities
Technology
Undercover Men’s Spring 2027: The Artist’s Way
Jun Takahashi has been spending more time painting, and has been looking at the work of the Belgian artist Michaël Borremans with fresh eyes.
Culture
Usher & Chris Brown’s Raymond & Brown Tour 2026 Setlist: Every Song Played at the First Show
Check out the 58-song setlist from night one of the tour in Denver.
Technology
Venezuelan earthquakes test Trump’s new western hemisphere policy after gutting of USAID
Marco Rubio is scrambling to provide effective disaster response to country whose president US deposed in January This week’s dual earthquakes in Venezuela are a test for the new era of American power in the western hemisphere, as the Trump administration scrambles to provide an effective disaster response mission to a country that it now calls an ally in Latin America, after a US special forces raid in January deposed the country’s strongman leader, Nicolás Maduro. The US is marshalling what secretary of state Marco Rubio called a “big, fast, effective” and “whole-of-government” response as the state department sent three specialised urban search and rescue teams and pledged a $150m assistance fund that one former disaster relief expert called the largest he had seen within 24 hours of an incident. Continue reading...
Global
Victory over Panama delights England fans
Fans in New Jersey and back at home cheered on as England won against Panama to finish top of Group L.
Technology
Vivid portrait of village life in Parr's final photos
Documentary photographer Martin Parr was commissioned to capture life in a Wiltshire village.
Global
WATCH: Sinkhole rescue in Norfolk, Virginia
A Police officer saved a driver in Norfolk, Virgina, after their car fell into a sinkhole filled with water.
Global
WATCH: World Cup history in the making
The U.S. men’s national team dubbed the “golden generation” alongside Egypt and Ivory Coast as they continue through to the knockout round for the first time ever.
Technology
What Is Wabi-Sabi? Alex Eagle Explains How to Bring the Aesthetic Home
Designer and creative director Alex Eagle on why wabi-sabi feels so current—and how to bring the style home.
Science
What if doing more isn’t always the answer?
It’s tempting to treat overwhelm with clever fixes – but that might be part of the problem According to my Instagram feed, I am not doing enough. Not spending enough, not saying enough, not taking enough care. I feel more sure of this than anything. And it’s bringing out an irrationality I’m not proud of: one afternoon, in between screengrabs of masked men snatching civilians from their homes, videos of wellness influencers evangelising “anti-trauma” hip stretches, and carousels of political action items disguised as catchy memes, I am served a targeted ad for a “Don’t Talk to Me About AI or I’ll Kill Myself” crochet pattern; and even though I have never crocheted anything in my life, I find myself looking up the materials to get started … on Etsy to avoid supporting any big, Maga-oriented corporations. It’s overwhelming, this general pressure, palpable not only on social media but throu
Technology
When ‘Amélie’ and Maggie Gyllenhaal Won at Karlovy Vary: A Look Back as the Czech Fest Fetes a Double Anniversary
Ken Loach, long-time KVIFF president Jiří Bartoška and creatives on the Hollywood blacklist also make appearances on a tour back into the 80-year history of the venerable film festival, courtesy of THR.
Technology
Where to Watch BET Awards 2026 Live Online
With a number of free streaming options, here's how to catch the Druski-hosted awards show without cable.
Global
Will the Mamdani effect make 2028 the year of the leftwing president?
The mayor hopes to ‘write a new chapter in the party’s history’ – and recent democratic socialist wins prove he might be able to do it In the back yard of a Brooklyn bar, beneath strung-up lightbulbs and swaths of fabric that swooped like great sails, an ecstatic crowd greeted Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor, and his victorious ally, Brad Lander . These Democrats also had a withering verdict on their own party establishment. “To me, centrists can go fuck themselves,” said Léa Zimmerman, 34. “They’re fucking useless, they don’t stand for anything, and if they do stand on something, it’s pathetic. I’m done with pathetic, performative people.” Continue reading...
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Wooyoungmi Spring 2027 Menswear
Wooyoungmi Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Wooyoungmi Spring 2027: Radical Optimism
The Korean designer wants people to dress with joy, and provided the color, layering and whimsical accessories to do so.
Technology
Y-3 Spring 2027: A Shanked Shot
The brand sought to bring its soccer-themed lineup alive with another extended dance performance, also unveiling a collaboration with Takahiro Miyashita’s Number (N)ine.
Technology
Your health insurer shouldn’t decide your treatment plan. That’s what your doctor — and AI — should be doing.
With a digital health record, clinicians and AI-driven diagnostic tools would be able to see your full health history, and then make better decisions.
Global
Zohran Mamdani says he and allies he endorsed carry a ‘national message’
Mayor says progressive peers who swept primaries speak to Americans ‘coast to coast’ as moderates have reservations Zohran Mamdani , the New York City mayor, said on Sunday that he and a slew of democratic socialist allies who prevailed in recent primary elections are carrying a “national message” to struggling working Americans hungry for a new kind of politics “coast to coast”. Mamdani made that triumphant clarion call on ABC News’s This Week just five days after he had seen his endorsed candidates win Democratic nominations in three races for New York congressional seats, as well as for five state legislature positions in Albany. He made no effort to disguise his delight that his clean sweep marks a dramatic shift in Democratic politics – not just in New York City, which he has led since January, but also across the US. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Crypto v community’: 4,000 local US lenders join forces to fight ‘stablecoins’ law
Up to 4,000 community banks fear looming legislation to regulate digital cash will deprive rural firms and farmers of $850bn-worth of loans On a quiet summer morning, above a small mid-western town, an American flag is waving in the breeze. The camera cuts to a father helping his son at the wheel of a tractor, and flits to a smiling couple on a grass-lined pavement, moments before flashing to grainy images of “crypto insiders” in suits. “American families don’t want experiments with their money,” a voice booms. “They want jobs, growth, and available credit. When crypto gets a free pass, communities pay the price.” Continue reading...
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‘It’s dangerous and it’s going to erode trust’: redesign of US government websites stokes surveillance fears
The National Design Studio, staffed by Doge veterans, installed visitor-tracking software on vital federal websites An opaque White House office staffed largely by veterans of Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge) has quietly rebuilt some of the federal government’s most sensitive websites – for passport applications, voter registration, prescription-drug pricing and children’s savings – in ways critics say appear to violate federal law. The National Design Studio (NDS) was established by a Donald Trump executive order last August, and is led by Trump-aligned Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia and staffed by Doge veterans. Continue reading...
Technology
‘I’ve only been addicted to two things – funk and praise’: Eddie Marsan’s honest playlist
The actor dances his insecurities away and wells up at a particular Eric Clapton song. But which double act brings out his inner cockney? The first song I fell in love with When I was a little boy, we had a caravan on the Isle of Sheppey, and I remember hearing My Sweet Lord by George Harrison one summer. It’s about searching for God, and I’ve always thought the way it moves from Hallelujah to Hare Krishna is really beautiful. The first single I bought Big Time by Rick James from Paul’s Music on London’s Cambridge Heath Road. Even at a young age, I liked my funk. I’ve only been addicted to two things in life – funk and praise. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Memorizu’ Review: A Tender, Artful Japanese Reflection on the Media That Keep Us Together
We all used to send postcards to show loved ones our location when we traveled away from home; some of us still do, though it’s a practice tinged with nostalgia. It’s more immediate, after all, just to send a photo, though somehow both more and less personal: What you lose in tactile, handwritten effort, you […]
Culture
‘Nobody Does It Like Argentinians’: Camila Morrone’s First World Cup Match Was a Smash
A game-day ’fit, face paint, and alfajores defined actor Camila Morrone’s day seeing Argentina to victory against Jordan at the World Cup game in Dallas.
Technology
‘Supergirl’ Hits Headwinds With $38M Box Office Opening as ‘Toy Story 5’ Stays on Top at $70M
The Pixar sequel declined 56 percent to win the frame, besting the debuts for the Milly Alcock-led superhero feature and 'Jackass: Best and Last.'
Technology
‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Artisans Break Down Hugh Jackman’s Brutal Transformation
The artisans behind “The Death of Robin Hood,” including hair designer Sean Flanigan and costume designer Lorna Mugan, wanted Hugh Jackman to become unrecognizable as Robin Hood. But of course, director Michael Sarnoski‘s (“Pig,” “A Quiet Place: Day One”) vision for Robin Hood is much darker than most filmed adaptations. “This was really rough and […]
Technology
‘The beach was and still is an Aboriginal space’: artist Billy Bain on reclaiming the sand and waves
For his upcoming solo exhibition, the Dharug artist has made 11 colourful clay sculptures that represent a counter-image to the bronzed Aussie beachgoer As a teenager in the mid 2000s, artist Billy Bain would ride waves around Sydney’s northern beaches, having travelled the world watching his champion surfer father, Rob Bain , compete. But even though he was minutes from his home in Avalon, he was often made to feel an unwelcome outsider. “I’d be told that I’m not from there, so I need to go in [to shore],” he says, seeing these warnings as veiled threats of violence. “Otherwise, you know, ‘something’s gonna happen to you’.” Continue reading...
Technology
‘Zoey 101’ Alum Alexa Nikolas Settles Defamation Suit Against Former NBC News Reporter Kat Tenbarge
Tenbarge issued a lengthy apology on social media amid the settlement.