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'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivors
With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.
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'This bargain is eroding': Inside the youngest generations' view of the American Dream
Gen Z is at a tipping point, some economists say: the first U.S. generation in living memory where the majority may be unable to achieve the American Dream.
Global
'Worth every penny', say England fans at World Cup
As football fever sweeps the nation, England fans from Yorkshire share their World Cup experiences.
Global
'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history
Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.
California
10 must-watch movies that capture America in times of profound change
From classic dramas like 'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'Nashville' to a John Carpenter sci-fi nightmare, these movies articulate a shifting national mood.
Culture
15 Best Retinol Body Lotions to Firm and Tighten Skin
Retinol, the vitamin A derivative known to boost collagen and brighten skin, is bringing its benefits to body lotions and creams. Shop our expert picks now.
Technology
2026 BET Awards Arrivals: Janet Jackson, Teyana Taylor, Keke Palmer, Jamie Foxx and More
2026 BET Awards Arrivals: Janet Jackson, Teyana Taylor, Keke Palmer, Jamie Foxx and More
Culture
24 Shoes For Beach Wedding Guests, from Sleek Wedges to Fun Flats
Here are the best shoes for beach wedding guests, from metallic sandals to sparkly ballet flats, from brands like Alaïa, Aeyde, and more.
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3 firefighters killed in Colorado as wildfires stoked by heat, wind rage across the West
Three firefighters have died and two were injured while battling fires on the Colorado-Utah border
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3 firefighters killed in wildfires along Colorado-Utah border identified
Federal officials say that the three firefighters killed over the weekend in a Colorado wildfire were part of a crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires.
California
5 memorable moments from the 2026 BET Awards: From Cardi B to Lauryn Hill
Family and sisterhood were on display at the 2026 BET Awards at the Peacock Theater with wins for Cardi B, SZA and Doechii, and tributes to D'Angelo and Lauryn Hill.
Science
5 takeaways from STAT’s investigation into microhospital operator Nutex Health
Read the takeaways from STAT's investigation into Nutex, which used the No Surprises Act to fuel a stunning financial turnaround.
Technology
7 Airbnbs in New Mexico to Book This Summer, from Santa Fe and Beyond
Staying domestic this summer? Book an Airbnb in New Mexico for a design-forward retreat in the desert.
Culture
7 Best Moments From the 2026 BET Awards You Didn’t See on Television
From Taraji P. Henson's time in the sky to the audience's reactions to several surprise guests, check out the best non-televised moments from the 2026 BET Awards.
Culture
70-Ton Statue of Lionel Messi Appears in Argentina Amid World Cup Fervor
The work now stands in a remote town in Patagonia.
Global
A Chinese dissident recounts his perilous dinghy escape to South Korea and how he got to Canada
Chinese dissident Dong Guangping has finally reached Canada after a perilous escape from China
Technology
A discovery about this bat’s diet was hiding in a Renaissance painting
Renaissance painter Jan Brueghel the Elder painted a bat eating a bird — 400 years before scientists would document the behavior.
Technology
A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base
Australia and Vanuatu have signed a long-awaited bilateral security and economic treaty that prevents China creating a military base on the South Pacific island nation
Global
A new Brazil is taking shape - and Cunha is key
Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva explains why Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha is so important to Brazil's adaptable system under Carlo Ancelotti.
Technology
A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer
Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica tucked in a drawer
Global
A rights group warns Vietnam is ramping up arrests under broad laws to crush dissent
A rights group is warning that Vietnam is increasingly using broadly worded laws to arrest activists, dissidents and others seen as threats to Communist Party rule
Technology
A whopping 14 million species of insects — or more — may roam Earth
New calculations suggest that the insect species inhabiting our planet may be double or triple previous estimates.
Markets
A ‘Magnificent Seven’ slump sent momentum stocks to their fourth-worst performance in 22 years. Here’s what happened 70% of the time.
The S&P 500 underperformed its equally weighted counterpart by 350 basis points last week.
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AFI names this Mel Brooks movie the funniest of all time, bumping 'Some Like It Hot'
To mark Brooks' 100th birthday, the American Film Institute reshuffled its classic comedy rankings, elevating 'Blazing Saddles' to the No. 1 spot.
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ANV Agrees to Acquire Specialist MGA Assured Underwriting Group
ANV Group Holdings Ltd., a global insurance intermediary platform, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Assured Underwriting Group Ltd. (AUG), a specialist MGA providing insurance-backed financial protection products to tour operators and the travel sector across …
Technology
Acetaminophen in pregnancy shows no link to autism or ADHD, again
Reassuring evidence on acetaminophen’s safety in pregnancy keeps growing, with another study that compares siblings with different prenatal exposures.
Science
Aerial video shows extent of deadly flash flooding in Kentucky
At least four people are dead, with 60 water rescues and evacuations carried out across the state.
Technology
After a great start, DC’s new cinematic universe is already slowing down
While Kara Zor-El's appearance at the end of James Gunn's Superman was a very pleasant surprise, Warner Bros. Discovery's plan to fast-track a standalone Supergirl feature always felt a little dubious. It seemed odd that, after Superman, the studio wanted to flesh out its new cinematic universe with films about another Kryptonian and one of […] While Kara Zor-El's appearance at the end of James Gunn's Superman was a very pleasant surprise, Warner Bros. Discovery's plan to fast-track a standalone Supergirl feature always felt a little dubious. It seemed odd that, after Superman , the studio wanted to flesh out its new cinematic universe with films about another Kryptonian and one of Batman's less notable villains . But Gunn implored fans to have faith in his vision and trust that the DCU would become a world of interconnected stories that put WBD's last batch of comic book movies to
Technology
After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?
For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air
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Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
Technology
Agriculture Detail Fall U.S. Tour
The tour will make travel from the west to midwest, making stops in San Diego, Portland, Denver and more
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Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga returns as the date for his new murder trial is set
Alex Murdaugh's retrial on murder changes in the killings of his wife and son has begun with a pretrial hearing
Technology
Alicia Keys Honors Clive Davis at Funeral: ‘You Didn’t Just Sign an Artist. You Recognized the Soul’
The singer-songwriter remembered Davis’ unparalleled support and friendship in an emotional eulogy, which you can read in full
Technology
Amanda Batula Leaving ‘Summer House’ After 10 Seasons in Wake of #Scamanda Controversy
The other shoe has dropped in the aftermath of the “Summer House” scandal: Amanda Batula will not be returning for Season 11 of the Bravo show, Variety has learned. Though this development may be obvious — in that Batula upended her life and career by beginning a romantic relationship with castmate West Wilson, who’s also […]
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Amanda Batula Not Returning to ‘Summer House’
The Bravo star at the center of the show's scandal is exiting ahead of season 11, which hasn't yet finalized its full cast.
Global
America 250 brings extraordinary security challenge to Washington
Hundreds of thousands are expected in Washington, D.C., for the 250th anniversary of the nation's freedom. Federal law enforcement is preparing for one of the city's largest security operations.
Technology
American Retailers on How to Save American Retail
Retail legends, designers, and founders weigh in on the state of the US industry and what it will take to revive energy at home.
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American dream slipping out of reach for many DACA recipients, new report finds
The American dream is slipping further out of reach for young adults who were brought to this country without authorization as children. A new report says recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, face barriers not by a lack of ambition or talent, but by policy. Liz Landers spoke with Gaby Pacheco, one of the report's authors.
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American playwrights are embracing the nation's complexity. Will audiences answer the call?
Democracy is in crisis. But writers such as Young Jean Lee, Tarell Alvin McCraney and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, are stepping up, dramatizing the complexities of what it means to be an American.
Markets
Anderson Insurance Agency Launches in Coral Springs
A south Florida businessman is stepping into the insurance agency with the launch of Anderson Insurance Solutions, based in Coral Springs. Matthew E. Anderson, a licensed agent for life, health and property-casualty lines, said his agency will offer life, health, …
Technology
Andy Burnham to set out his economic vision as he speeds toward power in Britain
Andy Burnham, who is likely to be Britain's next prime minister, is announcing plans to give more powers to local government as part of efforts to spread wealth and economic growth
Global
Another UK heatwave could be on the way
As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.
California
Anthropic partners with California to expand AI use by government workers
State agencies will be able to access Anthropic's AI assistant Claude at a discounted price along with free training as part of an effort to use technology to make government more efficient.
California
Appreciation: L.A.'s ultimate monster: The lesson of Veda Pierce
Veda Pierce always had her eye on the bigger house, the fancier car, the richer man. It was a drive that would destroy her life and make her one of the greatest L.A. villains of all time.
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Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board
A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia has killed all 14 people on board
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Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board
A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia has killed all 14 people on board
Culture
Are Faux Flowers No Longer a Faux Pas?
As high-quality faux florals grow ever more sophisticated, those of a younger generation are beginning to embrace their sustainable credentials.
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Arkansas to ban using SNAP for candy, soda despite recent court ruling
Arkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda
California
As the California African American Museum Celebrates 50 Years, Its Leader Looks Ahead
"CAAM came out of a Black museum movement happening across the country,” said executive director Cameron Shaw. “That’s the torch we continue to carry."
Technology
At $499, Apple’s M3-powered iPad Air is a good deal
Most of Apple’s price increases have gone into effect, resulting in iPads and other products costing hundreds more than they did a few days ago. If last week’s Prime Day sale wasn’t a good time to consider buying an iPad, we found a deal worth considering that’s just under $500 right now. The 128GB iPad […] The iPad Air supports Apple Pencil Pro, plus hover support. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge Most of Apple’s price increases have gone into effect, resulting in iPads and other products costing hundreds more than they did a few days ago. If last week’s Prime Day sale wasn’t a good time to consider buying an iPad, we found a deal worth considering that’s just under $500 right now. The 128GB iPad Air that has the M3 processor , plus both Wi-Fi and 5G cellular support, costs $499 at Best Buy . At just $50 more than the base iPad (now
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Australia to double potential fines for Facebook and Instagram
Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts
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Australia to double potential fines for Facebook and Instagram over child social media accounts
Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts
Culture
Australia’s best photos of the month – June 2026
Politics, World Cup fans and nudie swims are all part of June’s best images captured from across the country World Cup 2026: Australia’s Socceroos squad – in pictures Continue reading...
Culture
Authorities Investigating After Body of Deceased Newborn Found on Electric Forest Festival Campgrounds
Organizers of the Michigan dance-music fest said police are asking for the public's help in determining the cause of the infant's death.
Culture
B-52s French Festival Set Canceled Just Moments Before Violent Storm Forces Evacuation: ‘Last Night Was a Total Disaster’
Singer Fred Schneider wrote that the band's crew was forced to duck and cover during what reports say was a tornado in Tilloloy, France.
Technology
BET Awards 2026: Beauty Details You May Have Missed
Dramatic eyes and a mix of minimalist and maximalist manicures were some of the biggest beauty trends at the BET Awards.
Technology
BET Awards 2026: Teyana Taylor, Clipse, Kendrick Lamar Among Top Winners
The BET Awards 2026 took over Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on Sunday night, making for a three-and-a-half-hour spectacular that went extra heavy on performances from everyone spanning Kehlani and Don Toliver to Cardi B and Baby Keem. Among the winners of the evening, Teyana Taylor and Clipse each took home three awards, the most for […]
Technology
BET Awards 2026: The Complete Winners List
The full rundown of who won what at Sunday night’s awards ceremony
Technology
BET Awards: Full List of Winners
Some of the big winners during the Sunday night ceremony, hosted by Druski, include Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, Leon Thomas and Kehlani.
Global
Backlash from centrist Democrats as democratic socialist candidates sweep primaries
Party’s old guard abandons ‘blue no matter what’ banner to push for a more formal break with progressive wing After a string of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) primary victories, the loudest response from much of the Democratic establishment’s old guard was not reconciliation, but escalation. Over the last few days, prominent party figures have moved away from unifying under a “blue no matter who” banner to push for a more formal break with their left flank, and said the moment may have arrived for Democrats to confront their more socialist wing. Continue reading...
Culture
Bad Bunny Brings the Heat to London With History-Making Shows: 7 Best Moments
The Puerto Rican artist played a double-header of sold-out gigs in London this weekend (June 27 and 28).
Technology
Baidu shares jump 7% as AI chip arm Kunlunxin said to target $50 billion Hong Kong IPO
Baidu's Hong Kong-listed shares rose over 6% amid reports that its AI chip unit Kunlunxin is targeting a $50 billion initial public offering in the city.
Markets
Bayer’s Supreme Court Win in Roundup Case No ‘Silver Bullet’
After years of legal setbacks that have cost billions of dollars over its top-selling Roundup weedkiller, Bayer AG finally got a resounding win in the biggest tribunal of all. The US Supreme Court threw out a jury verdict won by …
Culture
Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Romeo + Juliet’ to Get the Orchestra Treatment at Sydney Opera House
The film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a live 12-piece orchestra.
California
Bedouine turns lost homes into lush refuge on 'Neon Summer Skin'
Rooted in childhood memories from Syria, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, the lush songs chase one elusive sensation — safety — as war, migration and adulthood reshape her notion of home.
Technology
Best American-Made Fashion Brands to Shop Before the Big 250th
Ring in the country's Semiquincentennial by scoring these exceptionally crafted clothes, shoes, and accessories — from labels that were born and raised in the States.
Culture
Best Performances at the 2026 BET Awards, Ranked
Cardi B, Kehlani, Doechii & more score big with scorching performances on 'Culture's Biggest Night.'
Technology
Betty Kovacs, Ernie Kovacs Daughter at the Center of a High-Profile Custody Battle, Dies at 79
She and her sister got to remain with their stepmother, actress-singer Edie Adams, after their dad perished in a car accident in 1962.
Technology
Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment Wins Dismissal of ‘Alien Superstar’ Sample Lawsuit
A judge says the copyright claims are barred by a basic legal defect.
Technology
Biden blasts Trump 'vanity projects', calling him a 'loser' at fundraising event
The former US president took aim at his successor's projects in Washington DC, including a planned new White House ballroom.
Technology
Bill Maher Defies White House Pushback to Claim Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center
Whitney Cummings, Louis C.K., Woody Harrelson, Arianna Huffington, Stephen A. Smith, and Jay Leno were on hand to pay tribute to the veteran comedian and host of 'Real Time.'
Technology
Bill Maher Hailed for Courage and Being the ‘Ultimate Contrarian’ as He Receives Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bill Maher was awarded the Kennedy Center’s Mark Train Prize for American Humor on Sunday in a casual and candid affair that blended accolades, insights and light-hearted roasting from an assemblage of colleagues and entertainers. The event, now in its 27th year and held at the Kennedy Center, toasted Maher’s intellect, his […]
Technology
Bill Maher accepts Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval
Bill Maher has accepted the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Culture
Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for July 4th, 2026 | Billboard News
Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen’s “I Can’t Love You Anymore” re-enters the top 10 of the Hot 100. Will any of Ella’s top 10 entries take No. 1 from Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You”? Tetris Kelly: This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated July 4. “Dracula” is […]
Technology
Black Box: Flight 298 review – there’s a beastie in the hold in airborne conspiracy horror
Low-budget chiller leans heavily on tinfoil-hat paranoia to build its reasonably effective suspense Buckle up for a ride that’s turbulent with highly uneven quality but gets to its destination with a certain style. Black Box: Flight 298 is a horror-sci-fi-thriller that mostly takes place on a flight supposedly bound from New Orleans to Seattle, although it’s quite obvious this was filmed in a studio equipped with plenty of green screens to accommodate some cheesy visual effects in the back half. However, before director Steven Quale and screenwriter Stephen Susco reveal the monster mastermind behind all the mayhem, they build up a pretty good head of suspense by gesturing towards the paranoia and terror many feel around air travel. Opening text ominously claims that the rates at which planes lose contact with ground control are much higher than the US Federal Aviation Administration admi
Technology
Bob Dylan Loses Yet Another Guitarist After Bob Britt Abruptly Quits Band
Two weeks after longtime Dylan guitarist Doug Lancio was suddenly replaced by jazz virtuoso Julian Lage, Britt left the group with a Facebook post that read “Sayonara Bobby”
Technology
Body of Deceased Newborn Found in Portable Restroom at Electric Forest Festival
Police are still investigating the discover, asking anyone with information to come forward
Markets
British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".
Technology
Bruce Springsteen Says Clive Davis Was ‘Born to Run… Everything’ in Funeral Eulogy
Springsteen remembered how the “big, and bombastic, and brave” record executive changed his life forever with a Columbia Records contract
Technology
Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys Honor Clive Davis at Funeral
The service featured performances from Kenny G and Jennifer Hudson, eulogies from Barry Manilow and Dionne Warwick, and a letter from Paul Simon
Technology
Bruce Tull, Guitarist for Alt-Country Favorites Scud Mountain Boys, Dead at 71
The band made their earliest recordings around Tull's kitchen table and released their best-known LP, Massachusetts , on Sub Pop in 1996
Global
Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid
He will say decision-making needs to be "pushed to regions and local communities", and will promise "good growth in every postcode".
Markets
Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.
Markets
Business Moves: The Doctors Co. Completes Buy of ProAssurance
The Doctors Company said on June 26 that it completed the acquisition of ProAssurance Corporation for $25 per share in cash—a total value of about $1.3 billion. ProAssurance is a specialty insurer in medical liability, products liability for medical technology …
Technology
Bye-bye, ‘HODL’: Strategy now has a plan to sell bitcoin to raise cash and buy its stock
Strategy disclosed a program to sell bitcoin “from time to time” to fund its U.S. dollar reserve and share repurchases.
Technology
CERN shutters the Large Hadron Collider for a major transformation
The High-Luminosity LHC, planned to switch on in 2030, could help physicists unravel mysteries about the Higgs boson, dark matter and more.
Technology
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: U.S.-China tech rivalry heats up—in other countries
U.S. and Chinese tech companies are increasingly pursuing opportunities outside their home markets, with government policy support.
California
California leaders cheer Supreme Court ballot ruling while eyeing other ways to speed count
California officials cheered a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to continue counting mail ballots postmarked by election day but received after, even as they work to find their own ways to speed vote counts.
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California leaders on Supreme Court upholding access to democracy for millions of Americans
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Californians diagnosed with Alzheimer’s need information early to make life decisions
Many of the tests to diagnose Alzheimer’s aren’t consistently covered by insurance, putting answers out of reach for the people who need them most.
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California’s historic investment in youth behavioral health delivers results across the state
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Cambridgeshire police face questions over decision to hand sexual assault case to US military
Jacob Wulfson, who strangled woman he met online, was allowed to be tried at airbase court martial instead of facing UK justice Bizarre questions and an all-male ‘jury’: woman strangled by US pilot in Britain tells of airbase trial Explainer: how the US bypasses British courts A police force in England is facing mounting questions over its decision to allow the US military to prosecute the case of a woman who was strangled by an American fighter pilot in his apartment in Cambridge city centre. Cambridgeshire police has acknowledged that in the days after the assault in 2023, it allowed the US military to take “investigative primacy” in the case, despite the fact the crime took place within the force’s territory and when the pilot was off duty. Continue reading...
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Canada hero's historic World Cup goal was forged by years of family sacrifice
Canada's goal against South Africa was scored by Stephen Eustáquio, a product of the country's vibrant, football-obsessed Portuguese community.
Technology
Cardi B Brings ‘Am I the Drama?’ to the 2026 BET Awards With Fiery Performance
The rapper returned to the BET Awards stage with a high-octane set full of songs from her most recent album, including a pointed diss aimed at BIA
Technology
Cardi B Delivers Fiery Performance of Songs From ‘Am I the Drama?’ Album at BET Awards
The rapper's medley featured "Errtime," "Hello," "Check Please" and "Pretty & Petty."
Technology
Cardi B Pulls Off Fearless Motorcycle Stunt on Stage in Purple Thigh-high Boots at the 2026 BET Awards
She was styled by Kollin Carter.
Science
Charter may be making ‘frenemies’ with SpaceX, and its stock is soaring
Shares of other telecoms are falling, as SpaceX’s Starlink has options to move into the wireless market. A potential partnership with Charter could be one of those options.
Global
China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise
China has imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, accusing them of contributing to Japan’s “remilitarization.”
Technology
China widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes
China blacklisted four of Japan's government defense research institutes and placed dozens more Japanese firms under tightened export restrictions Monday.
Culture
Chlöe Says Her New Mixtape, ‘RESURRECTION,’ Is In the Works & Working With Timbaland | BET Awards 2026
Chlöe chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Global
Chris Mason: Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape
As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes.
Culture
Chyrum Lambert’s Paper Cutouts Open New Dimensions
The LA-based artist has ventured beyond painterly techniques to create abstractions with different materials.
Global
Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not reach the knockout stage.
Technology
Clive Davis Honored at 2026 BET Awards During In Memoriam Segment Set to Whitney Houston Song
The music mogul died on June 22 at 94.
Technology
Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Keys, Springsteen, Warwick and more
Pop music royalty including Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick were among the many notables who paid tribute to music legend Clive Davis at the esteemed producer's funeral in Manhattan
Technology
Clockenflap’s Justin Sweeting and Woozi Studio’s Mia Min Yen on Asia’s Live Music Boom at Golden Melody Festival: ‘No Longer Is a Fan Just Buying a Ticket, But Investing in a Memory’
Each year, Taiwan’s Golden Melody Festival conferences, which take place before the Golden Melody Awards, bring together local and international music industry experts across a series of keynotes and panels covering topics ranging from the global market and music production to extended economic value and industry trends. The festival’s first market presentation, titled “The Rise […]
Technology
Comcast Bosses Say NBCU-Cable Separation ‘Absolutely Not’ Designed to Pursue M&A Deals; ‘We’ve Now Simply Changed Our Mind’ That the Businesses Are Better Together
More than 15 years ago, Comcast took its first steps toward taking over NBCUniversal. Now it’s unwinding the media business from the broadband and TV pipes, planning to spin off NBCU and Sky into a stand-alone entity. So what changed in the intervening years? Mike Cavanagh, Comcast co-CEO who is set to become chief exec […]
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Comcast announces it will spin off NBCUniversal and Sky from cable business
Comcast said it will separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky.
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Comcast is spinning off NBCUniversal media and entertainment assets
Comcast is spinning off its NBCUniversal entertainment and media assets into a separate publicly traded company.
Technology
Comcast is splitting in two
Comcast has announced plans to separate itself into two publicly traded companies, spinning off its NBCUniversal and Sky broadcasting arms. The shake up aims to protect the media conglomerate's profitable broadband and wireless brand, which will retain the "Comcast" company name, as its media and entertainment business - now collectively named "NBCUniversal" - faces increasing […] Comcast has announced plans to separate itself into two publicly traded companies, spinning off its NBCUniversal and Sky broadcasting arms. The shake up aims to protect the media conglomerate's profitable broadband and wireless brand, which will retain the "Comcast" company name, as its media and entertainment business - now collectively named "NBCUniversal" - faces increasing pressure from industry consolidation and streaming rivals. The separation is expected to take approximately a year, with Comcast s
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Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning of NBCUniversal and Sky
Comcast is planning to split itself into two separate publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
Technology
Comcast to Split Into Two Companies via Spin-Off of NBCUniversal, Including Sky
Mike Cavanagh will serve as the CEO of NBCUniversal, while Comcast’s former CFO Michael Angelakis will become the CEO of Comcast in the separation of its media and technology businesses.
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Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into separate media business
Entertainment arm to split from mobile and broadband in move that raises questions over future of Sky News Business live – latest updates Comcast is to spin off its media operation, which includes Sky and the Hollywood film studio, TV and theme park business NBCUniversal, into a separate publicly listed company. The move comes eight years after the US group, which said the separation will take a year to complete, acquired Sky’s European operations for £31bn. Continue reading...
Technology
Comcast’s NBCUniversal Split Could Shake Up Media M&A: Here’s Who Might Be Interested
Comcast co-CEO's Brian Roberts and Mike Cavanagh reiterated that this split isn't about a sale, but Wall Street is already thinking about what comes next.
Markets
Comcast’s stock is having its best day in 18 years amid plan to spin off NBCUniversal
Comcast on Monday said it would spin off NBCUniversal into a separate company, breaking off the media business it acquired 15 years ago.
California
Commentary: 'The Bear' moved us to tears over its five seasons, ending on a happy, loving note
The Times critics discuss the final season of the lauded FX series, its overall legacy and how its lead character, Carmy, laid the foundation for the Bear, even if he could not stay.
Technology
Communion by JD Vance review – a strange, poignant book about faith and the modern world
JD Vance’s Christian vision is thoughtful – but impossible to square with the political company he keeps At the heart of this strange, perhaps rather poignant, book is the biblical question: “What must I do to be saved?” Not in the crude sense of how to secure a place in heaven, but as an urgent challenge to a whole repertoire of destructive assumptions and habits endorsed by the majority culture. Vance’s famous first book, Hillbilly Elegy , chronicled, among other things, the impact of substance abuse on generations of the rural poor. It is not too much of a stretch to see this book as a vision of the modern west through the lens of addiction and its generational effects. Except, this time, it is the norms and expectations of elite modernity that are as lethal for the ambitious young professional as fentanyl is for the less privileged. Vance offers a diagnosis that is not particularly o
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Compliant farmers could face fewer inspections under new pollution proposals
The latest draft Nutrients Action Policy caused controversy when it was initially launched last year.
Technology
D.C. will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says
A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader's theme song from "Star Wars" on his phone.
Global
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
Culture
DaBaby On Topping Hot Rap Songs Chart With “Pop Dat Thang” | BET Awards 2026
DaBaby chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Technology
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever
As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.
Technology
Dame Penelope Keith obituary: The Good Life's funny and formidable star
The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.
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Dan and Phil on Going Back on Tour After Finally Revealing Their Relationship: ‘We Just Want to Go on Stage and Be Completely Ourselves’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Last fall, Dan Howell and Phil Lester broke the internet. In a 46-minute video titled “Are Dan and Phil in a Relationship? The Truth,” the OG British YouTubers finally revealed — after 16 years of speculation — that they’re a couple, and have been since they started making videos together in 2009. The news made […]
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Daveigh Chase, 'Lilo and Stitch' and 'The Ring' actor, cause of death revealed
Former child star Daveigh Chase, who terrified viewers climbing out of a television screen in "The Ring" and voiced the lovable outcast Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch," died of AIDS, the Los Angeles County medical examiner said.
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Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo in ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ Died of AIDS
The Los Angeles Coroner’s Office has announced a cause of death for Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in “Lilo & Stitch” and starred in “The Ring.” Chase died June 17 in Los Angeles at 35. Chase, who also went by Daveigh Schwallier, died of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or AIDS, according to the coroner’s office. A […]
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David Beckham takes mom to Wimbledon to sit in Royal Box on opening day
David Beckham is taking a break from the World Cup to attend the opening day of Wimbledon, sitting in the Royal Box on Centre Court
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David Letterman to Make Just For Laughs Montreal Debut With Will Arnett (Exclusive)
The former ‘Late Night’ and ‘Late Show’ host will interview the ‘Is This Thing On?’ star as he brings his ‘An Evening With David Letterman’ series to the marquee comedy festival.
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Debt, AI Boom and Financial Fragilities Raise Global Risks, BIS Says
Global pressures from rising public debt to financial fragilities and the sustainability of the AI boom are increasing risks, underscoring the need for disciplined policymaking, according to the Bank for International Settlements. The central bank umbrella group’s Annual Economic Report …
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Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules
Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its interpretation of new Medicaid work requirements
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Director Carl Rinsch Sentenced to 30 Months Over $11 Million Netflix Fraud Scheme
The court issued a sentence on the lower end of the sentencing guidelines after evidence of an untreated mental health condition emerged.
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Director Carl Rinsch Sentenced to 30 Months in Netflix Fraud Case After Keanu Reeves and Attorneys Cite Mental Health Struggles
Carl Rinsch, the director of “47 Ronin,” was sentenced Monday to 30 months in federal prison, receiving half of the government’s recommended sentence after Judge Jed Rakoff considered evidence of his mental health struggles from Keanu Reeves and other character witnesses. In December, a jury convicted Rinsch of wire fraud and money laundering charges after […]
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Director Nader Saivar on Working With Jafar Panahi on Karlovy Vary-Bound ‘Hijamat’ and Situation in Iran Where ‘There Is a Sort of Aversion Towards Religion Among the Young Generation’
Iranian auteur Nader Saeivar – who has been collaborating with Jafar Panahi since 2017 – will soon be at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival with Berlin-set drama “Hijamat” that centers around a man named Karam, whose secret romantic relationship with a man sends shockwaves through his deeply religious Muslim family. Saeivar, who won the best […]
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Director sentenced to prison in $11M fraud case over unfinished Netflix show
Hollywood writer-director Carl Rinsch has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison after being convicted of conning Netflix out of $11 million for a never-finished sci-fi show
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Does America Have a Branding Problem?
As America’s cultural identity splinters into competing narratives, its biggest brands face a new challenge: how do you sell the American Dream when no one agrees on what America represents anymore?
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Domestic killers could face extra 10 years in prison under new plans
The changes mean the 15-year starting sentence could be increased to 25 years to be in line with other murders.
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Donald Trump hijacked America’s 250 and turned it into a ‘theatre of the absurd’
Trump, laying siege to freedoms and truth itself, is twisting America’s milestone birthday into a joyless occasion Americans: how do you feel about the country’s future after 250 years of independence? Tell us: were you born on 4 July? This is the room where it happened. The assembly room at Independence Hall in Philadelphia where, 250 years ago this week, a group of sweating, treasonous men broke from the most powerful empire since ancient Rome. Amid a summer of trial and error, delegates including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson ratified a flawed but aspirational document to declare their independence from the British crown. The date was 4 July 1776 – but it took nearly a month for all 56 delegates of the Second Continental Congress to formally sign on. “ I don’t blame them,” Maggie Burkett, a park ranger, told a group of about 40 tourists as they gazed at green baiz
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Done Quixote? Film archivists on quest to finish Orson Welles passion project
Team hope 30 of hours of footage held by three countries will be enough to bring to life film-maker’s vision More than 70 years after he shot the first few frames, Orson Welles’s ambitious project to put Don Quixote on the big screen may finally be completed thanks to a consortium of European film archivists. Oja Kodar, the American film-maker’s partner and collaborator, has given her blessing to the project led by archives in France, Spain and Italy, along with the Munich film museum, to produce a coherent film out of 30 hours of footage scattered among them. Continue reading...
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Dua Lipa Shares New Photos From Her ‘Dolce Vita’ Italian Honeymoon With Callum Turner
Is this the dreamiest honeymoon ever? See the new photos here.
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EU sets up three months of talks with China over €360bn trade deficit
Two sides agree to try to make bilateral relationship ‘more balanced’ after weeks of threats The EU and China have agreed to enter three months of talks to try to avoid a trade war over the bloc’s €360bn (£310bn) annual import/export imbalance. In their first joint statement in seven years, the two sides agreed in Brussels to open a formal trade consultation after weeks of threats and recriminations from China if the EU imposed any measures to stop the flood of goods and components into the bloc. Continue reading...
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EXCLUSIVE: Bethenny Frankel Acquires Stake in DpHue
Frankel also joins the C-suite as the newly minted chief brand officer, where she'll work directly with founder Donna Pohlad to accelerate growth across multiple channels, including product innovation and creator partnerships.
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EXCLUSIVE: Longchamp Names Chinese Opera Star Lijun Chen Local Brand Ambassador
The Yue Opera performer-turned-actress is known for her breakout role in “Blades of the Guardians," a Chinese fantasy film.
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El regalo de despedida de Newsom: un presupuesto que retrasa drásticos recortes presupuestarios de California hasta 2027
El gobernador Gavin Newsom y los legisladores estatales alcanzaron un acuerdo presupuestario final la semana pasada que se basa en gran medida en las proyecciones de ingresos de la IA y en nuevos impuestos para retrasar los recortes en los servicios sociales y reducir los déficits futuros.
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Eli Lilly, Regeneron among first companies selected for FDA initiative to speed review of new manufacturing facilities
Eli Lilly and Regeneron are among the first seven companies the FDA has selected for its PreCheck Pilot Program, CNBC has learned.
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Europe's central bank head defends its recent rate hike to fight inflation
The head of the European Central Bank said the bank’s latest rate increase will help bring down inflation to its 2% target by next year
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Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
A record-breaking heat wave has overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, leaving funeral directors struggling to find space for bodies
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European stocks are poised to outdo their American peers. These catalysts explain why.
JPMorgan raises its year-end target for European stocks again. Panmure warns that high valuations imply negative returns for the U.S. in the next decade.
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Ex-UK lawmaker pleads guilty to cheating in election betting scandal
A former Conservative lawmaker has pleaded guilty to cheating at gambling by using insider knowledge to bet on the date then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak would call a U.K. election two years ago
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FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.
The Food and Drug Administration is meeting next month to consider easing restrictions on several peptides, a group of unapproved drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.
The Food and Drug Administration is meeting next month to consider easing restrictions on several peptides, a group of unapproved drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The agency posted meeting materials online Monday
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Families of two football players killed and injured in Venezuela earthquakes
Lucas Trejo of Argentina loses wife and two children while Héctor Bello’s partner dies saving their daughter Family members of two professional footballers are among those killed by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela in a catastrophe that has claimed at least 1,719 lives . Among the reported victims are the wife and two children of Lucas Trejo, an Argentinian footballer signed to Club Sport Marítimo of La Guaira. He searched through rubble in the coastal city for his wife, Yanina, and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa, for three days before their bodies were recovered by rescue workers. Continue reading...
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Family of Venezuelan Artist Trapped in Earthquake Rubble Pleads for Help, Workers Dismantle JR Work Impacted by Heat Wave, and More: Morning Links for June 29, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
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FedEx Freight CEO Sees Freight Demand Stabilizing
CEO John Smith says shrinking truckload capacity and stricter trucking enforcement are pushing heavier shipments back into the LTL network.
Global
First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
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Fitness brand founder and Olympian Les Mills dies aged 91
The Les Mills International brand is now known globally for choreographed workouts set to music, like Body Pump and Body Combat.
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Five people killed in shooting in northern Germany, police say – Europe live
German police say two people were apprehended after ‘numerous’ shots were fired at a youth care facility in Stade Meanwhile, Ukraine is bracing to absorb the impact of the heatwave on its energy network, already pummelled by Russian attacks over more than four years of war, AFP reported. Grid operators in at least five regions – from Ivano-Frankivsk in the west to Zaporizhzhia on the frontline in the south – announced temporary restrictions on energy usage would be in force during parts of Tuesday. Continue reading...
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Flash flooding kills 4 in Kentucky, 1 in Tennessee
Relentless rain and flash flooding have inundated parts of Kentucky over the weekend and left at least four dead, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
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Florida Hospitals Act Fast To Discharge Gun Victims — Especially if They’re Not Insured
Uninsured patients made up about 1 in 4 of the more than 20,000 gunshot wound inpatient hospitalizations in Florida from 2018 to 2024, an analysis of state data by KFF Health News and The Trace found. They also had shorter hospital stays than those with any form of coverage.
Technology
Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.
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Former players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis charged in NBA gambling scandal
Authorities say Beasley tailored his play while with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, based on bets on his performance, and others benefited, including Davis.
Technology
Four Dead in Kentucky Amid Flooding Caused by Heavy Rains
Four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday, and he declared a state of emergency with additional rainfall expected. Flash flood warnings were in effect Saturday for parts of Kentucky and Indiana …
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Four Washington Restaurants Must Pay $750K in Wages, Damages to Workers
Four Washington-based restaurants must pay $750,000 in back wages and damages to 42 workers after an investigation uncovered minimum wage and overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The U.S. Department of Labor secured a federal consent judgment requiring …
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Fragments of Ice review – fascinating chronicle of Soviet collapse through the lens of a Ukrainian ice skater
Film-maker Maria Stoianova mines her father’s video diaries from the 1980s and 90s to document the decline of communism – and his obsession with western shopping malls Here is an interesting film which does not render up its meaning easily: a personal piece about memory, and an enigmatic essay about the decline and fall of the Soviet Union as it was experienced by one family in Ukraine, based entirely on home-movie video footage. It is innocent and transparent, and yet subtly encumbered by the sadness of history. I can imagine Adam Curtis quoting this in its entirety for some new compilation about the post-communist 20th century. Film-maker Maria Stoianova presents us with video clips shot by her dad, Mykhailo Stoianov, an ice skater and ice dancer with the Ukrainian national ice ballet company who, throughout the communist 1980s and into the new era, toured the US, Canada, the Middle Ea
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France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records
France has reported around 1,000 additional deaths during last week’s record-breaking heat wave
Technology
French Montana, Max B, and Rick Ross Perform at BET Awards 2026
The trio brought New York and Miami vibes to L.A. with their dual performance
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From burning bogs to boutique bonanzas: how did Britain become a nation of festival obsessives?
They used to mean crusties, hippies, all-male lineups, near riots and burning toilets. Now, from Dorset to Inverness, there’s a festival – and a costume – for everyone. What caused this boom? And is there a dark side? It’s 7pm on the first day of Gala festival in Peckham Rye park and dry ice drifts into the trees as grime MC Novelist, born just miles away, raps about a south London bus. “Four eight four! Going on raw on the 484,” he spits with a grin, bouncing like the sweaty moshpit in front of him. There are already hands in the air for this hyperlocal elegy when the DJ teases the next instrumental, Skream’s unmistakable Midnight Request Line – dubstep’s greatest ever anthem. Gala is one of the first festivals of the now overflowing British summer season. That same weekend, Black Water County kicked off the Cursus cider and music festival in Dorset, Fatboy Slim headlined the Radio 1 Bi
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Fuerza Regida’s JOP & Label Boss Jimmy Humilde Go Public With Legal Feud in Instagram Posts
The bandleader and record executive each took to social media over the weekend to express frustration about their ongoing lawsuit.
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Gavin Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for people accused of crimes
A new California law gives just more flexibility to keep defendants in jail rather than releasing them to community-based mental health treatment programs.
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Gavin Newsom’s last budget: A 40% increase since he took office
Two days before the fiscal year kicks off on Wednesday, state lawmakers today are poised to approve a budget agreement between Democratic legislative leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Democrats say the plan — Newsom’s last as California governor — balances the state’s budget through 2028, and includes $351 billion in spending for 2026-27. This means […]
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Germany v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽ Kick-off time: 4.30pm EDT/9.30pm BST/6.30am AET ⚽ Bracketology | Player guide | Golden Boot standings Match report: Brazil 2-1 Japan Not for the first time in this tournament, there were long periods when Brazil did not impress. And not for the first time in this tournament, they got away with it. It may be inexplicable but the Carlo Ancelotti method that worked at Real Madrid is working again: stay in games and eventually either opponents will make a mistake or brilliant players will do something brilliant. Continue reading...
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Giacomo Milano Brings Milanese Charm, Old School Glamour to Forte dei Marmi’s Beach Club
The hospitality firm has opened the Da Giacomo Forte dei Marmi restaurant and beach club inside the storied Marechiaro venue, a landmark of the tony seaside destination.
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Governor Newsom announces a first-of-its-kind partnership, providing Anthropic tools to state agencies and improving services for Californians
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Governor Newsom signs bipartisan measure giving judges stronger tools to protect public safety, preserve access to mental health treatment
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Gunmen storm a Nigerian school and kidnap students during exams, police say
Police say gunmen have attacked and kidnapped students taking secondary school exams in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state
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Heat forces yodelers at annual Swiss festival to sing in fountains
Yodelers at a festival in Basel, Switzerland, turned city fountains into rehearsal spaces during Europe’s June heat wave
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Heir of German Jewish Collector Seeks Return of Van Gogh Painting from Musée d’Orsay
French officials will reconvene in September to discuss the matter.
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Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
Burnham offered a sense of what his time as prime minister would mean, but he did not lay out many details.
Culture
Here Are the Winners of the 2026 BET Awards: Full List
Teyana Taylor and Clipse owned 'Culture's Biggest Night.'
Technology
Heri Iznaga, Cain Culto & More Emerging Latin Artists on Our Radar
The rising stars we've discovered in June, and who should be on your radar.
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High-profile politician in Haiti accused of corruption meets with judge for interview
A former ambassador and member of Haiti’s since-dissolved transitional presidential council has appeared in court for an interview with a judge to face corruption charges
Culture
Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix
He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.
Technology
Hormuz Traffic Drops Off as Vessel Attacks Raise Fresh Concerns
Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz persisted at a reduced level after attacks on two ships raised fresh concerns about the ability and willingness of shipowners to traverse the waterway. A handful of vessels made open transits over the …
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How AI is Prompting a Retail Revolution
Research from JPMorganChase reveals the implications of AI for retailers, brands and sourcing companies.
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How America Engineered Its Independence
In 1839, J.M.W. Turner painted The Fighting Temeraire . The old warship, once a hero of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, glides like a ghost across the canvas, towed by a small steam tug belching smoke on its final voyage to the ship-breakers. The image shows a clear moment of change: sail giving way to steam, and with it, a major shift in power. The ship relied on timber, rope, canvas, and Britain’s seafaring towns. The tug depended on coal mines and iron foundries that supplied machine shops in the Midlands. Turner showed the tension of this time, when new technology changed who held power. By Turner’s time, the United States had already defeated Britain’s navy in two wars—one for liberty on land, another for freedom of the seas. The 13 colonies used new technology in creative ways to win their freedom, and by keeping up with innovation, they managed to defend their freedom. Now, as th
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How Celyn Jones Lit Up North Wales With the Fabulously Mad ‘Madfabulous’: “It’s Not a Moment, It’s a Movement”
The director talks bringing the flamboyant, tragic Henry Paget — the 5th Marquess of Anglesey — back to life in 'Madfabulous,' a Welsh Pride Month release that's packing cinemas in Bangor.
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How Movie Theaters Can Increase Profits — and Win Back Reluctant Audiences
The business lacks enough premium-capable screens to match the performance of modern films. And make other tickets less expensive.
Global
How Thomas Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about England so far at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.
Global
How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides
Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions
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How the chip trade has come to resemble silver — a warning from Morgan Stanley’s Wilson
Investors should shift away from popular momentum trades, says veteran Wall Street strategist Mike Wilson.
Technology
How to end a TV show
Ending any story is hard, but that's especially true of mystery-packed TV shows. Series like Lost initially hook viewers with constantly building secrets and questions, to the point that they can often seem incomprehensible. But the promise is that it will all pay off in the end - a feat that few shows ultimately manage. […] Ending any story is hard, but that's especially true of mystery-packed TV shows. Series like Lost initially hook viewers with constantly building secrets and questions, to the point that they can often seem incomprehensible. But the promise is that it will all pay off in the end - a feat that few shows ultimately manage. This creates tension as viewers try to put all of the pieces together while hoping that the show's creators know what they're doing in the long run. The latest example is From on MGM Plus , a Lost -style horror series that just wrapped up its p
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I Can’t Stop Eating This Protein Oatmeal For Breakfast
Nara Smith is among the people who love this easy hack that transforms oatmeal into a high-protein meal.
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ICYMI: California’s best-in-class workforce drove nation-leading productivity growth in 2025
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IRS says Trump Account contributions will not trigger annual gift tax reporting requirements
Parents, guardians and others who contribute to a Trump Account will not be required to file a gift tax return, the IRS and Treasury Department said Monday.
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India’s Yash Raj Films Backs Rusk Media in Vertical Entertainment Push (EXCLUSIVE)
Yash Raj Films has made a strategic investment in Rusk Media, the digital-first entertainment company behind the Alright! TV platform that specializes in original content for Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences, as the Bollywood major moves to establish a foothold in India’s fast-growing vertical content economy. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under the partnership, […]
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Industry lobbyists push House committee to block a ban on Pentagon defense contractors buying back their own stock
Defense companies and their trade groups are pressing Congress not to require that the Pentagon approve stock buybacks.
Technology
Inside the Golden Bee Awards, Malta’s Showcase of Cinema Prestige
With over 200 film productions in eight years, a new Delta route and exhibitions around cinema, the island is betting its future on both screen and stay.
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Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.
Technology
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks
Iran has again launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to new U.S. airstrikes
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Iran live updates: Israel targets Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
The U.S. and Iran agreed to stop attacks on Sunday, a U.S. official said.
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Iran live updates: US and Iran agree to stop strikes, US official says
U.S. forces conducted strikes on Iran on Friday in response to the Iranian drone strike on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to CENTCOM.
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Italy’s Former Railways Chief Starts 5-Year Jail Term for 2009 Disaster
The 72-year-old former head of Italy’s state railway company has begun a five-year jail term over a 2009 derailment that killed 32 people, in a case highlighting the issue of management liability and the snail’s pace of Italian justice. Mauro …
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Jacquemus Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Jacquemus Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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James Norton to Take on ‘Hamlet’ in Thomas Ostermeier’s Next West End Production
The British actor, star of 'Happy Valley' and 'House of the Dragon,' says the prospect of playing Shakespeare's grief-stricken Prince of Denmark is “pretty terrifying."
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Janet Jackson Does an Edgy Spin on ‘90s Pop Diva Glam for the BET Awards 2026 Red Carpet
The singer's look was styled by Laurel Thomson.
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Janet Jackson Presents Teyana Taylor With Icon of the Year Award at 2026 BET Awards: ‘I Will Wear This Title Loud & Proud’
The multi-hyphenate took home an additional three awards on Sunday night (June 28).
Technology
Jennifer Lopez Brings Back Jimmy Choo and Jean Paul Gaultier’s Tattooed Boots at Prime Video’s Obsessed Fest
The collaborative boots were released in 2023.
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Jenny Packham Resort 2027: Dance the Night
The designer drew on disco nights and memories of 1970s leading ladies whose sensuality dominated the screen: Ellen Barkin in "Sea of Love," Michelle Pfeiffer in "Scarface," and Sharon Stone in "Basic Instinct."
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JetBlue flight reports striking drone while landing at JFK
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning, the FAA said.
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JetBlue pilot reports striking a drone while landing at JFK airport
Aviation authorities say the aircraft landed safely and a post-flight inspection found no damage.
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John Oliver Exposes Trump and Fox News’ Jesse Watters Over Reflecting Pool Conspiracies
On Sunday night, John Oliver took aim at Trump’s sparsely attended Great American State Fair before focusing his ire on Trump’s other recent catastrophe: the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool continues to be an absolute trainwreck,” offered the “Last Week Tonight” host. “It’s been plagued by enormous pools […]
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John Oliver Lands His Dream Role — on ‘General Hospital’
The 'Last Week Tonight' host pleaded for a role on a daytime soap earlier this year, and the long-running ABC series obliged.
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John Oliver Likens the Current Condition of D.C. Reflecting Pool to Sex With the Grinch: “Green, Smelly”
"Another of Trump's pet projects continues to unravel," the 'Last Week Tonight' host said on Sunday's show.
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John Oliver Reveals ‘Days of Our Lives’ Guest-Star Role: ‘Clearly a Huge Honor’
After going nuclear on President Trump and Fox News’ Jesse Watters for spreading conspiracy theories about vandals harming the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and previously announcing a three-episode arc on the ABC soap “General Hospital,” John Oliver revealed on Sunday’s “Last Week Tonight” that he’ll also be appearing in a week of episodes on the […]
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John Oliver scores dream job: Soap opera gigs on 'General Hospital' and 'Days of Our Lives'
The host of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" will realize one of his big wishes in July with a guest spot on the ABC soap opera "General Hospital" and Peacock's "Days of Our Lives."
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John Oliver to Guest Star on ‘General Hospital’
Late-night host John Oliver is headed to daytime. The “Last Week Tonight” host will guest star on the long-running daytime soap opera “General Hospital” in a three-episode storyline, which will air July 2, 3 and 6. Oliver announced the casting on the June 28 episode of “Last Week Tonight” after previously voicing his interest to […]
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Justice Department to Rename Division as Energy and Natural Resources Division
The Justice Department will rename one of its divisions the Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). The announcement was originally made yesterday by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal.
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Karlovy Vary’s Karel Och Previews the Czech Fest’s Double Anniversary Lineup and Its Global Scope
...and how that connects to its already ambitious early days, including that year when Italian auteur Pier Paolo Pasolini met Brazilian filmmaker Glauber Rocha at the festival that turns 80 years old this year.
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Karol G Urges Newly Elected Colombian President to Govern ‘for Everyone’: Here’s How He Responded
Abelardo de la Espriella didn’t waste time in answering the star.
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Kate Middleton Reveals She Hiked the UK’s Toughest Mountains to “Explore Life Beyond Diagnosis”
Kate Middleton has completed the National Three Peaks Challenge—becoming the first royal to do so—in aid of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
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Keep an eye out for tonight's Strawberry Moon
The Strawberry Moon is set to rise in UK skies tonight, marking the first full Moon of the summer season. It will reach its peak in the early hours of Tuesday, 30 June, according to the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
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Keke Palmer Accents Her Gucci Gown With Classic Pumps at 2026 BET Awards
Her pointed-toe pumps went with an embellished one-shoulder Gucci dress.
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Kelly Rowland Salutes Sylvia Rhone With Ultimate Icon Award at 2026 BET Awards: ‘Music Needs Us to Stand Up for It Like Never Before’
The pioneering industry executive was also feted by Monami Entertainment & BMAC during BET Week.
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Kevin Spacey Speaks Out on Sexual Assault Trials and Says His Career Is Rebounding Out of Hollywood Jail: ‘I Feel Much More Welcomed’
Kevin Spacey told Bill Maher that he is reemerging from Hollywood jail after his career was derailed by dozens of accusations of sexual misconduct and harassment. “I feel much more welcomed, and I think that things are moving in the direction that we hoped they were moving in,” Spacey said on Maher’s “Club Random” podcast. […]
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LISTEN: Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Stumbles, ‘Toy Story 5’ Flexes and ‘Michael’ Hits a Milestone; Why Comcast is Splitting NBCUniversal and Sky From Cable
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn breaks down a rough weekend for “Supergirl” and a big frame for “Toy Story 5” and “Michael.” And Todd Spangler explains why Comcast is hauling out the corporate meat cleaver to separate NBCUniversal and Sky from the core Comcast cable […]
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Lacoste and Alpine Collaborated on a Race Car
The one-off electric vehicle comes in tandem with a capsule clothing collections. The color red — and crocodiles — predominate.
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Landlord Harmed by Before/After Repair Photos Wins New Trial Over Negligence Claim
Photographs showing a staircase before and after repairs should not have been allowed as evidence in a negligence claim against a landlord, the Connecticut Appellate Court has ruled. In a unanimous opinion, the appeals court ordered a new trial in …
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Laser weapons aren’t science fiction anymore — and they’re changing how defense stocks are valued
Why Palantir and Elbit are top plays in the booming counterdrone market.
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Lauryn Hill Receives All-Star Tribute From Queen Latifah, SZA, Doechii, Doja Cat, Nas and More at BET Awards 2026
Lauryn Hill was honored with the Living Legend Icon Award as well as a very robust all-star performance featuring Doechii, Nas, Doja Cat, SZA, Common and Queen Latifah, among many others, at the BET Awards 2026. Ice Cube introduced the megawatt tribute by giving Hill her flowers. “One of the greatest voices in Black music […]
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Lauryn Hill Receives Living Legend Icon Award After Incredible Tribute at 2026 BET Awards: ‘I Want People to Know What We Can Do’
Doechii, SZA, Doja Cat, Queen Latifah, Nas, Ice Cube, Wyclef & more paid tribute to the singer/rapper as she accepted the new award.
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Lauryn Hill Receives Living Legend Icon Award After Incredible Tribute at 2026 BET Awards: ‘I Want People to Know What We Can Do’
Doechii, SZA, Doja Cat, Queen Latifah, Nas, Ice Cube, Wyclef & more paid tribute to the singer/rapper as she accepted the new award.
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Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET Awards
Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience with an impromptu performance of “Ex-Factor” after receiving the Living Legend Icon Award
Technology
Lawmakers want to ban AI companies from selling your health data
A new proposal would ban the sale of Americans' health and location information to data brokers - including information people reveal to an AI chatbot like ChatGPT or Claude. In the coming weeks, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) are planning to debut a new version of the Health and Location […] A new proposal would ban the sale of Americans' health and location information to data brokers - including information people reveal to an AI chatbot like ChatGPT or Claude. In the coming weeks, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) are planning to debut a new version of the Health and Location Data Protection Act that's better suited to the AI era. The former version of the bill, first introduced in June 2022 , prohibited data brokers from collecting and selling health and location data. Four years later, it's e
Technology
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro photos reportedly wound up on the dark web
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro photos and parts lists appeared on the dark web following a data breach affecting one of Apple's key suppliers, according to a report from Reuters. The leaked images show a drop test of what a source tells Reuters is the iPhone 18 Pro, equipped with a three-camera layout and Apple logo. […] The iPhone 17 Pro. | Image: The Verge Leaked iPhone 18 Pro photos and parts lists appeared on the dark web following a data breach affecting one of Apple's key suppliers, according to a report from Reuters . The leaked images show a drop test of what a source tells Reuters is the iPhone 18 Pro, equipped with a three-camera layout and Apple logo. This comes just a week after Tata Electronics, an India-based company that manufactures iPhone components and assembles the devices, confirmed that it suffered a data breach . Security researchers told Reuters at the time that the ra
Technology
Libertine to Be Featured During Residency at Aspen’s Little Nell Hotel
The weeklong pop-up will coincide with Aspen Art Week and will showcase the spring collection alongside specially created pieces.
Technology
Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase's cause of death was Aids
The actress, who also crawled out of a TV in horror film The Ring, passed away in LA this month, aged 35.
Global
Live Results: Colorado midterm primaries
The Democratic gubernatorial primary between U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and state Attorney General Phil Weiser will not only determine who might lead Colorado, but it could also create an opening in the closely divided U.S. Senate.
Global
Locked up in America: new reports hit at costs of incarcerating women
Research shows that reducing sentences for women could save tax dollars with virtually no increase in violent crime Two new reports raise questions about the economic tradeoffs of incarcerating women – a prison population that has grown more than 600% in the United States since 1980. Imprisoning women costs as much as 75% more than incarcerating men, but some of those costs could be offset by halving the amount of time women spend in prison with minimal impacts to public safety, according to new reports from the Council on Criminal Justice, a nonpartisan thinktank. Continue reading...
Culture
Lorde Celebrates One-Year ‘Virgin’ Anniversary With Mega-Drop of 49 Demos
The singer's new XRAYS site also features photos, notes and artwork ideas.
Technology
Lorde Uploads 49 Demos From Virgin for Album’s Anniversary
The XRAYS page also features new photos, notes, and artwork ideas for her 2025 LP
Global
Luigi Mangione gets stuck in elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January
Luigi Mangione's federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday.
Global
Malaysia extends search for MH370 for another year, keeping families’ hopes alive
Malaysia has extended its contract with Ocean Infinity for another year to search for wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight 370
Culture
Man Pleads Guilty in Fraud That Swindled Bruce Springsteen Manager
In 2011, a judge called Thomas Doyle "a career criminal by any definition of the term."
Technology
Mapping Earth’s Observations, featuring Betsy Ford
NASA’s Earth-observing satellites track an enormous range of phenomena: how aerosols move through the atmosphere, how moisture descends through soil, how land-cover shifts over decades. It’s some of the most consequential data NASA produces, informing science, policy, agriculture, and climate research around the world. As NASA’s Earth Science Division (ESD) manages this vast portfolio, they […]
Culture
Megan Thee Stallion Returns to ‘Love Island USA’ for Season 8: ‘Now That’s How You Make an Entrance’
The Houston Hottie previously appeared on season seven of the reality dating show.
Culture
Member of Vast International Alien Smuggling Organization Pleads Guilty
A Mexican man extradited from Mexico pleaded guilty today for conspiring to smuggle thousands of aliens from multiple countries into the United States for financial gain.
Culture
Memphis Bleek ‘Happy’ Jay-Z Dissed Haters During Roots Picnic Freestyle: ‘They Deserved That Spanking’
Bleek sat down with Boardroom to give fans insight of how Jay's mind works and explains why he loved the freestyle he rapped at the Roots Picnic.
Technology
Metallica donate £20,000 to city foodbank with 'empty shelves' after sell-out gig
Metallica's donation is enough for 9000 meals, as they performed their record-breaking M72 World Tour.
Technology
Michael Jackson movie becomes highest-grossing biopic of all time
The Michael Jackson movie was questioned by critics but has been a hit with fans around the world.
Markets
Michigan Communities Fight to Address Lead in Drinking Water
Twenty-five Metro Detroit communities exceeded Michigan’s lead action level for drinking water since 2018, according to state compliance data analyzed by a drinking water engineer and reviewed by Planet Detroit. The communities all receive water treated by the Great Lakes …
Technology
Micron's monster post-earnings rally is almost gone. Traders divided on where it goes next
The maker of memory chips slid to start the week, marking an about-face from its post-earnings surge.
Technology
Ministers likely to support law change to allow delivery robots on England’s paths
Exclusive: Safety campaigners concerned about plan for widespread deployment on already crowded pavements Large numbers of autonomous delivery robots could be coming to towns and cities across England after ministers signalled they were likely to support a change in the law allowing their use, prompting concern from safety campaigners. Low-speed robots, which mainly deliver groceries or takeaway food, are already in use in a handful of places but they operate in a regulatory grey area. The 1835 Highways Act bans “carriages” from pavements. Continue reading...
California
Missing Persons Quarterly Bulletin: April - June 2026
Angel Andres Garcia-Sutliss Willowwind Crowbear Z'haki Lamar Edwards Guili Zhang Send to Mailing List: No
Culture
Moments of Gravity and Levity on the Ground at NYC Pride 2026
New York City Pride has a way of insisting that time is not linear, that the past melds fluidly with the present and future.
Culture
More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the U.S. hours before the earthquakes are missing
A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Caracas hours before Wednesday's earthquakes. On board were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor.
Markets
Most Americans have no idea how close we just came to financial chaos
If you care about your money, close your eyes and say a prayer of thanks to John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh
California
Movies, books, art and music to explore as America turns 250
As America celebrates 250 years, we size up how it's been portrayed in, and has shaped, what we watch, listen to and read.
Global
Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.
Culture
My First Job in Fashion: Tommy Hilfiger
The designer talks about his early beginnings on the shop floor, the early bankruptcy that shaped him, and the genesis of his iconic American brand.
Technology
My sister died and I’m leaving New York to help raise my niece in Colorado. At 33, am I making a financial mistake?
“I need to decide what I can afford when it comes to storing the belongings from my studio apartment.”
Technology
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Preps for Spacewalk
Flight engineer Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency) helps flight engineer Chris Williams of NASA as he tries on his spacesuit on June 23, 2026, testing its comfort and mobility as well as its communications and life support systems inside the International Space Station’s Quest airlock. Williams will go on a spacewalk on June […]
Technology
NASA Seeks Industry Input to Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies
Long-term lunar exploration requires technology, infrastructure, and operations that function together cohesively on the surface of the Moon. To accelerate the development of key lunar surface systems and reduce risk, NASA and industry must work together in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of innovative solutions that support U.S. space priorities. NASA is seeking feedback on a draft solicitation for the Lunar […]
Technology
NASA, SBA Announce New Initiative to Scale American Space Economy
NASA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the SBIC-NASA Initiative on Monday to increase investment in American manufacturers of industrial components and providers of technologies critical to space exploration to support a sustained presence on the Moon and Mars.  Under the Memorandum of Agreement, NASA will identify technology priorities and connect businesses to funding opportunities […]
Technology
NASA’s Newest Wind Tunnel Builds on Legacy of Innovation
For more than 100 years, wind tunnels at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, have helped shape the future of flight.   Now, two of NASA’s longest-serving facilities — the 12-Foot Low-Speed Tunnel and the 20-Foot Vertical Spin Tunnel — will pass the torch to the Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF), the first major NASA wind tunnel built in more than 40 years.   “The FDRF […]
Markets
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Culture
Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono-inspired outfit
Tennis star wears traditional Japanese dress on first day of tournament, as thousands of spectators show up early to queue It was one of the most anticipated moments on the opening day of Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka’s on-court outfit. The Japanese tennis star has gained attention for her adventurous style , but questions were raised as to how her outfit would fit in with Wimbledon’s strict rules and emphasis on tradition. Continue reading...
Technology
National Museum Cardiff in Wales May Close for Repairs to Address ‘Deteriorating Condition’
The building is set to celebrate its centenary next year.
Global
Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers
The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.
Culture
Nehera Spring 2027 Menswear
Nehera Spring 2027 Menswear
Markets
Neptune Doubles Flood Policy Limits to $15 Million
Neptune Insurance, one of the largest private flood insurance providers, has doubled its policy limits on most types of coverage, including limits of up to $15 million on commercial and residential structures, the company announced. “Property values have continued to …
Technology
New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".
News
New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets
New Mexico's governor says the state could seek billions in civil damages after DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments into communities
Technology
New Order’s Gillian Gilbert, Stephen Morris Not Touring With Band ‘Due to Personal Health Reasons’
The band said the two members “won’t be touring for the foreseeable future” including an upcoming show in Chile
Global
News Wrap: Supreme Court rules constitutional protections apply to location data
In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone location data, the San Francisco Archdiocese agreed to pay $395 million to sexual abuse survivors and global health officials say more than 1,300 deaths have been linked to the record heatwave blanketing Europe.
California
Newsom’s parting gift: A budget that delays California’s deep cuts to 2027
Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers reached a final budget deal last week that largely relies on AI revenue projections and new taxes to delay social service cuts and shrink future deficits.
Technology
NextSTEP-3 A: Lunar Enabling Technology
Solicitation Number: 80GRC026R0008 May 19, 2026 – Synopsis issued June 29, 2026 – Draft BAA and Appendix A Issued | News Release NASA issued a draft Broad Agency Announcement under NextSTEP‑3, Appendix A, on June 29, 2026, to advance concepts that accelerate the technological readiness of critical systems for lunar surface and cislunar architecture.  This solicitation seeks to close key technology gaps and […]
Technology
Nicki Minaj Credits Elon Musk With ‘Saving Free Speech’ in Birthday Post to Tech Mogul
The Queens rapper shared what appears to be an AI-generated selfie with the Tesla CEO.
Technology
Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways Project Celebrates Student Innovation Through ROADS from Earth to Venus National Challenge
The Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways (NESSP) project recently concluded its 2025–2026 ROADS (Rover Observation And Discoveries in Space) from Earth to Venus National Challenge, a NASA Science Activation program student challenge that engaged more than 500 students on 120 teams from eight states in authentic science and engineering experiences inspired by Venus exploration. […]
Technology
Nvidia's AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the lead
In the race between the U.S. and China to develop artificial intelligence, the battle over hardware and computing power is heating up as Chinese companies like Huawei overtake global industry leaders like Nvidia in their home market
Technology
Nvidia's AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the lead
In the race between the U.S. and China to develop artificial intelligence, the battle over hardware and computing power is heating up as Chinese companies like Huawei overtake global industry leaders like Nvidia in their home market
Culture
Off Campus’s Ella Bright Sports This Summer’s Hottest Bob Upgrade
The long, layered clavi-cut is a flattering midlength style that’s perfect for the warmer months.
Technology
Off-White to Offer Lower-priced Collection Under L/AB Name
The line replaces Off-White For All and is targeted to a younger consumer.
Global
Officials release names of three firefighters killed in Colorado wildfire
Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson killed working to contain raging fires on Utah-Colorado border The US Department of Interior on Monday released the names of three firefighters who were killed while working to contain wildfires along the Utah-Colorado border. Two other firefighters who were part of the specialized helicopter-deployed crew were also injured in the blaze, although authorities did not identify them. Continue reading...
Technology
Oil jumps back above $70 as fresh U.S.-Iran clashes reignite Middle East supply fears
Oil edged higher on Monday after renewed military strikes between the U.S. and Iran reignited concerns over crude supplies from the Middle East.
Technology
Oil prices near pre-war levels — but persistent supply risks could spark a rebound, analysts warn
Commodity strategists warn that Iranian leverage in the Strait of Hormuz will continue to weigh on oil markets and shipping costs.
Markets
Oil prices, stock futures inch higher as U.S. and Iran reportedly agree to halt attacks
Oil prices rose Sunday and U.S. stock-index futures advanced, after the U.S. and Iran reportedly agreed to halt attacks after repeatedly exchanging fire in the Persian Gulf over the weekend.
Global
One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.
Technology
One in 10 children in England referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.
Technology
One of Salomon’s Most Popular Sneakers Is Getting Its Biggest Update Yet With This New Limited-edition Collaboration
The A-Cold-Wall x Salomon ACS Pro will be released Wednesday.
Technology
OpenAI is teasing new hardware… for Codex
OpenAI is releasing some sort of device related to its AI-powered coding tool, Codex, on July 15th. In a video posted to X on Monday, OpenAI shows a square-shaped device with several buttons, alongside the caption, "Your favorite Codex shortcuts are getting an upgrade." This isn't the mysterious AI-powered device OpenAI is working on with […] OpenAI is releasing some sort of device related to its AI-powered coding tool, Codex, on July 15th. In a video posted to X on Monday, OpenAI shows a square-shaped device with several buttons, alongside the caption, "Your favorite Codex shortcuts are getting an upgrade." This isn't the mysterious AI-powered device OpenAI is working on with former Apple designer Jony Ive, however. As shown in the teaser, OpenAI is launching the device in partnership with Work Louder, a company that sells an array of mechanical keyboards and macro pads with mappa
Science
Opinion: Banning gender-affirming care doesn’t protect children — it makes it harder to help them
“Physician groups betraying the public’s trust out of fear of government retaliation has permanent consequences,” writes a plastic surgeon.
Technology
Opinion: STAT+: The U.S.-China biotech crackdown may hurt the scientists America needs the most
“There is a difference between a policy based on evidence and a broad legislative response that targets China-origin entities as inherently suspicious,” writes Brian Yang.
Global
Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono
Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.
Global
Outcry over supreme court decision to grant Trump power to fire agency chiefs
Legal and labor experts say Trump v Slaughter decision upends settled constitutional law in favor of ‘loyalty test’ As a reality TV show host, Donald Trump rose to fame with the catchphrase: “You’re fired!” On Monday, the US supreme court handed him – and all future presidents – the power to fire leaders of independent agencies or commissions, overturning 90 years of court precedent curbing executive power. While Trump celebrated the decision on Truth Social as a “big win”, labor advocates, unions, and consumer advocacy groups criticized the supreme court decision on the case, Trump v Slaughter, and warned of the long-term impacts for democracy in the US. Slaughter said she was “profoundly disappointed about today’s decision” during a press call. Court rules Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies Court rules geofence warrants require constitutional privacy protections Court rules
Markets
PE-Backed Insurance Broker Hub International Files Confidentially for US IPO
Private equity-backed insurance broker Hub International announced on Friday that it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States. The Chicago-based company was valued at $29 billion in its last funding round in 2025, led by …
Technology
Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
Afghan officials say overnight strikes by Pakistani forces have killed at least 36 civilians and injured more than 160
Global
Pakistani strikes kill at least 28 civilians in Afghanistan, UN says
Pakistan claims it was targeting militants near its border, but the Taliban government calls it an "atrocity".
Global
Paris mortuaries overwhelmed amid Europe's record heat
A record-breaking heat wave has overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, leaving funeral directors struggling to find space for bodies.
Technology
Penelope Keith, British Actor Known for ‘The Good Life,’ Dies at 86
Penelope Keith, the British actor best known for her roles in sitcoms such as “The Good Life,” has died. She was 86. The BBC reported her death from cancer, citing a statement from Keith’s family. “We are deeply saddened to announce that Dame Penelope Keith died peacefully whilst living with cancer at her home in […]
Technology
Penelope Keith, British Sitcom Star Best Known for ‘The Good Life,’ Dies at 86
The show, which went by 'Good Neighbors' in the U.S., ran from 1975 to 1978 and won Keith a BAFTA.
Technology
Penelope Keith, star of classic British sitcom 'The Good Life,' dies at 86
Penelope Keith, known for her roles in British sitcoms "The Good Life" and "To the Manor Born," has died at 86
Markets
People Moves: Intact Insurance Names Meleniclis as CIO
Intact Insurance announced the appointment of Rory Meleniclis as Chief Information Officer. In this role, he will lead the next phase of the company’s technology evolution across its global specialty lines business, with a focus on strengthening core systems, advancing …
Markets
People Moves: Venbrook Names Ward CFO; Lesmann Joins Crest as Broker; Alliant Adds Lundquist to Benefits Team
Ward Joins Venbrook as CFO Venbrook Group LLC named Kenneth W. Ward chief financial officer. Ward specializes in operational efficiency, cost-cutting initiatives and growth. He has worked across a variety of industries and most recently held the CFO role at …
Technology
People say I should wait until 70 to claim Social Security. When does delaying pay off?
“Too many people believe that if they wait until 70 to begin collecting, they are automatically better off.”
Technology
Pharrell and Adidas Threw a Beach Party in the South of France for Their Newest Shoe
The Virginia Watermoc, aka the Starfish, is coming soon.
Global
Porn star turned late-night TV icon Robin Byrd: ‘Sex is a form of magic’
She was a sex-positive star in the 80s and 90s who became an ‘accidental activist’ and her life is explored in a HBO documentary produced by Sarah Jessica Parker Robin Byrd has no doubt about where the archive of her life should end up. “I think it should be in the Smithsonian,” she said. “I like to think big.” But is such thinking “big” or just plain daft? After all, we’re talking about Robin Byrd, the self-described “orgy queen” who’s best known for promoting the work of strippers and porn stars on the no-budget, public access TV show she ran in the 80s and 90s that looked like it was shot by someone on mushrooms who was suffering from an advanced case of glaucoma. Continue reading...
Culture
Post your questions for Ezra Collective at Love Supreme festival
The Guardian is partnering with Love Supreme this year, where we will have a live Q&A with the UK jazz heroes – leave us your questions for them Vanguards of the London jazz scene, five-piece instrumental group Ezra Collective have spent the past decade electrifying stages from Glastonbury to Wembley Arena with their high-energy antics. Making history in 2023 by becoming the first – and to date only – jazz act to win the Mercury prize , and going on to win best group at the Brit awards in 2025, the group have come to define an improvisatory sound that blends the jazz tradition with the infectious West African melodies and rhythms that bandleader Femi Koleoso and his brother, bassist TJ Koleoso, grew up with. Formed in 2012 after meeting in the grassroots jazz workshop Tomorrow’s Warriors, the group spent their early years sneaking into jazz institutions such as London’s Ronnie Scott’
Technology
Press Freedom Group Reviews Gaza Journalist Casualty Database
The Committee to Protect Journalists says Palestinian militant groups published obituaries for fighters earlier listed as reporters, prompting the removal of their names.
Global
Professor known for 'torture memos' will advise conspiracy probe focused on perceived Trump foes
John Yoo, a conservative law professor known for his views on presidential power, confirms he will advise a team investigating whether officials conspired against Donald Trump.
California
Propuesta de salario mínimo de $28 para los trabajadores de la construcción en California fracasa debido a oposición de sindicatos
Un plan para establecer un salario mínimo de 28 dólares para ciertos constructores de viviendas en California fracasó cuando el influyente sindicato protestó argumentando que podría socavar los salarios vigentes.
Technology
Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".
Technology
Putin’s fuel shortage admission signals growing strain on Russia’s energy infrastructure
Putin's comments mark the first time he has detailed the extent to which Ukraine's deep-strike successes have hampered Russia's fuel production.
Technology
Queen Latifah’s Kilian Kerner Look Brings Textural Volume to the BET Awards 2026 Red Carpet
The actress and recording artist wore a look from the label's fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection.
Technology
Quincy Jones emailed saying, ‘Hey man, I need to have a word’: how Jacob Collier made In My Room
‘Stevie Wonder and Prince played all the instruments on their albums, but in recording studios. I did it all in a back room at home – and then it won two Grammys’ I grew up as one of the YouTube generation, with the idea that you could create your own fanbase by making videos. So when I was about 17, I filmed myself in our family back room doing Stevie Wonder covers like Isn’t She Lovely , made up of six layered vocal parts sung by different versions of me, or Don’t You Worry ’Bout a Thing , where I played various instruments. Continue reading...
Technology
Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes
Technology
Raye Receives Standing Ovation After Powerful Performance at BET Awards
The singer performed her song "Nightingale Lane." during the Sunday night ceremony.
Technology
Refik Anadol to Stage Monumental AI Installation on Smithsonian Castle in DC
Dubbed "Smithsonian Dreams," the new project will see Anadol transform the headquarters of the Institution on the National Mall.
Culture
Register Now | How to Make It in America, Live Webinar
Discover what it takes to succeed in the US fashion market, from growth opportunities beyond New York and Los Angeles to navigating today's competitive retail landscape.
Global
Required Bible stories for Texas students challenge separation of church and state
Passages from the Bible will now become required reading for public school students in Texas. The Republican-controlled state board of education approved the mandatory reading list on Friday, the first of its kind in the country. William Brangham discussed the new guidelines and how they came about with Jaden Edison, the public education reporter at The Texas Tribune.
Technology
Rescuers keep up search for survivors at collapsed La Guaira building
At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.
Technology
Ring Video Doorbell Pro review: night and day better with new 4K camera
Camera, wifi and design updates bring welcome upgrades to Ring’s top model in wired or battery flavour Ring’s recent revamp of its popular video doorbells with a more modern design is led by the top-of-the-line Video Doorbell Pro 3, which gains much-needed upgrades with a 4K camera and better wifi plus new interesting AI features. The new doorbells are sleeker but keep the unmistakable two-tone Ring colour scheme, button, logo and ringtone. Battery models start at £80 or equivalent, with the top model costing £219.99 (€249.99/$249.99/A$329.99) with either a battery or wired, which is roughly in line with the competition. Continue reading...
California
Rocket Lab enters satellite communications market with $8-billion deal
Rocket Lab, a Long Beach launch company, is acquiring satellite communications provider Iridium for $8 billion in cash and stock, in a deal announced Monday.
Science
Rocket Lab to take on SpaceX’s Starlink with $8 billion acquisition
Rocket Lab said it is buying Iridium as a “shortcut” to expanding its growing capabilities.
Markets
Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.
Technology
STAT+: 26 states sue to block Medicaid work requirements
States argue the rules will make it too hard for people to get the Medicaid coverage they're entitled too.
Technology
STAT+: AI scientist company Edison Scientific tapped by team behind Metsera to create new biotechs
Edison Scientific and investment firm Population Health Partners are teaming up to leverage AI agents in drug discovery and development.
Science
STAT+: AstraZeneca to pay $34 million to settle kickback charges filed by Texas attorney general
AstraZeneca agreed to pay $34 million to settle claims that the company paid kickbacks to improperly influence prescriptions paid for by Texas Medicaid.
Science
STAT+: FDA’s top gene therapy regulator is leaving his role
The departure of Vijay Kumar follows a broader leadership shakeup at the FDA.
Technology
STAT+: Investor Clive Meanwell on designing biotechs for population health, and AI’s role as a catalyst
Clive Meanwell, chairman of investment firm Population Health Partners, was an AI skeptic until recently. Now, he thinks it's a catalyst.
Science
STAT+: Longevity, wellness physicians named to panel advising FDA on peptides
The panel will soon consider whether to relax restrictions on certain peptides.
Science
STAT+: Moderna co-founder Kenneth Chien on the future of mRNA — and Moderna
In a Q&A, Kenneth Chien, no longer with Moderna, predicts the company's mRNA cancer vaccine will be transformative for biotech.
Science
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a broader $35 insulin cap, a former FDA cancer drug chief, and more
The search for affordability wins is leading U.S. senators back to capping the cost of insulin at $35 in the private insurance market and for the uninsured
Technology
STAT+: Sword Health contracted to provide AI-supported physical therapy for an entire country
Portugal's National Health Service signed a deal with digital health company Sword for its AI-assisted virtual physical therapy care.
Science
STAT+: Talawar bets bispecific approach can shake up eczema market
Moderna still bullish on mRNA, Ipsen's acquisition of Kartos, and more biotech news from The Readout
Science
STAT+: The ERs that can turn patients away — and are reaping millions
The hospital operator Nutex enriched itself by exploiting loopholes in laws meant to protect patients, STAT found.
California
STAT+: Unredacted comments from California hospital lawsuits show stunning admissions and a ‘forced’ McKinsey collaboration
Who controls the Medicaid market, GLP-1 usage and pizza household costs, and more from Health Care Inc.
Technology
Sacai Resort 2027
Sacai Resort 2027
Technology
Salman Rushdie to Receive Liberatum Cultural Honor at London Ceremony
Salman Rushdie, the Booker Prize-winning author of “Midnight’s Children” and “The Satanic Verses,” will be presented with Liberatum’s 14th Cultural Honor at a ceremony in London on July 8. The event simultaneously marks the international cultural diplomacy organization’s 25th anniversary. Liberatum, founded in 2001, positions the honor as both a tribute to Rushdie’s literary legacy […]
Technology
Samsung, SK Hynix shares fall as investors brace for reported $1.3 trillion spending plans
Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plunged after reports surfaced that the pair are expected to unveil investment plans worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
Bay Area
San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle lawsuits
The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese has agreed to pay $395 million to settle over 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials
Technology
Second Quarter Margin Projections: What This Means for Shoe Firms
Deckers Outdoor Corp. and Boot Barn are least likely to miss gross margin expectations, while Steven Madden Ltd. is most at risk for a miss.
Technology
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire, who fostered ties to American right, gets prison
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, who fostered ties to American right, gets 30 years in U.S. prison for fraud
Global
Senegalese lawmakers pass divisive reform curbing presidential powers
Senegal's National Assembly has adopted a controversial constitutional amendment that expands its role and reduces presidential powers
Global
Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempt
Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.
Culture
Seven Artworks to Catch Up On During the FIFA World Cup
Here are seven soccer-themed artworks you can see right now
Technology
Shares in chipmakers underpinning AI boom rocket in first half of 2026
Value of some chip manufacturers have tripled, or more, driving Asia Pacific stock markets sharply higher Shares in chipmakers have surged in the first half of this year as investors piled into companies that make the hardware underpinning the AI boom, according to analysis. Investors have driven up the value of semiconductor and memory chip manufacturers, whose profits have soared during 2026, at the expense of some large software companies, which have fallen out of favour this year. Continue reading...
Science
She Struggled To Get a Lifesaving Drug Even After Insurers Vowed To Help
Margaret Hvatum ended up in the hospital after her insurer denied coverage of a medicine she relies on to boost her immune system. Hvatum got entangled in the preapproval process, which the insurance industry has vowed to improve.
Technology
Shein Faces Legal Action in Germany Over Toxic Chemicals in Clothing
German nonprofit Deutsche Umwelthilfe is taking legal action against Shein after tests found hazardous chemicals in most items analyzed, adding to growing EU scrutiny of the e-tail Goliath.
Global
Shooting at youth welfare facility in Germany leaves 6 dead
Five people – four women and one man – died at the scene of the shooting in Stade, police said. A sixth, also an adult, died later at a hospital.
Global
Shooting in northern Germany leaves 6 people dead. Suspected shooter arrested
Police say that a shooting at a youth welfare facility in northern Germany has left six people dead
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Shuffle Board: Gap Inc. Has a New Sustainability Head, and Nike Plans for CFO Transition
Versace and Rabanne see departures, while Rag & Bone taps a brand president.
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Six people shot dead at centre for mothers and children in Germany
The male suspect who has been arrested was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, police say.
Culture
Snubs & Surprises at the 2026 BET Awards
It's called Culture's Biggest Night, not Culture's Most Predictable Night.
California
SoCal sends rescuers, supplies to Venezuela after massive quakes as hope battles despair
Los Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief Trey Espy said the situation on the ground in Venezuela was 'very grim.' 'Everywhere you look, everything's collapsed.'
Global
South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
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South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan
It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.
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South Korean tech giants to build a $518B chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand
South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest a combined $518 billion in a new computer chip manufacturing hub, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence-driven demand
California
SpaceX IPO sparks race for luxury housing in Southern California
With SpaceX's historic initial public offering minting a small army of new millionaires overnight, the Southern California housing market market is bracing for a big wave of buyers looking to upgrade their residence or buy a second home.
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SpaceX bulls are back betting on huge, fast gains as Rocket Lab surges
SpaceX bulls are back betting on huge, fast gains as Rocket Lab surges
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SpaceX's $25 billion bond sale drives huge demand - and a potential headache for investors
SpaceX’s $25 billion debt sale drew heavy demand, but analysts warn of capital spending, refinancing and investor concentration risks.
Markets
Stalled US Permits Threaten $121 Billion in Wind and Solar Investment, Report Shows
Trump administration policies that have stalled permits for renewable energy projects are putting more than $121 billion of investment at risk and slowing development of wind, solar and storage capacity needed to meet rising power demand, according to a report …
Global
Strong aftershock terrifies Venezuelans days after devastating twin quakes
Caracas and La Guaira affected by 4.6-magnitude tremor as death toll passes 1,700 and humanitarian crisis grows A strong aftershock has rattled northern Venezuela, sending terrified residents racing on to the streets five days after the twin earthquakes that killed 1,719 people, left tens of thousands missing and triggered a growing humanitarian emergency. The aftershock early on Monday – which the US Geological Survey measured at a magnitude of 4.6 – shook the capital, Caracas, and the devastated port city of La Guaira, where rescue crews are still hoping to pull as many survivors as possible from the rubble. Colombia’s geological survey put the aftershock’s magnitude at 5.1. Continue reading...
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Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Review SEC’s Rescinded ‘Gag Rule’
The US Supreme Court refused to review the constitutionality of a now-rescinded Securities and Exchange Commission policy that forced people and companies settling enforcement cases to never publicly criticize or contest the Wall Street watchdog’s claims. The justices without comment …
California
Supreme Court allows late-arriving mail ballots, leaving California's system unaffected
In a surprise decision, a 5-4 majority rejected Republicans' bid to restrict balloting by mail.
Technology
Supreme Court allows late-arriving mail-in ballots in defeat for Trump
The decision could affect voting deadlines of more than a dozen states that will be pivotal in deciding the control of Congress after the midterm elections.
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Supreme Court backs Trump firing of FTC member, rolling back 90 years of precedent
The Supreme Court allows President Trump to remove a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission for policy reasons, rolling back 90 years of precedent.
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Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
Technology
Supreme Court lets presidents fire independent regulators, rules for Trump in FTC case
The ruling allowing President Donald Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter overturns a key precedent known as "Humphrey’s Executor."
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Supreme Court limits police use of cellphone data to find crime suspects
Unwary crime suspects could be tracked by investigators who had access to their phone location records.
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Supreme Court refuses Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll's $5-million sexual abuse verdict
Trump says he was wrongly accused of a pattern of sexually abusing women based in part on his own words.
Technology
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to appeal E. Jean Carroll $5 million verdict
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to appeal E. Jean Carroll $5 million verdict
Global
Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of 2022 E. Jean Carroll defamation case
The Supreme Court has denied President Trump's appeal of the $5 million jury finding in the 2022 defamation case brought against him by the writer E. Jean Carroll.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump's push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
The high court declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained order, as is typical.
Technology
Supreme Court rules Trump cannot fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for now
The ruling by the Supreme Court means that Lisa Cook will remain as a Federal Reserve governor as her lawsuit challenging Trump's effort to fire her proceeds.
Technology
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
The decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive and be counted some number of days after the election, provided they are postmarked by Election Day.
Global
Supreme Court ruling proves Federal Reserve is unique agency, Lisa Cook's lawyer says
In a 5-4 ruling, Supreme Court justices said that President Trump does not have the power to fire Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Geoff Bennett discussed that decision with Cook's lead counsel, Abbe Lowell.
Technology
Supreme Court rulings on Fed, FTC: What they mean for consumers
The Supreme Court issued a pair of highly anticipated rulings on Monday that have far-reaching implications for household finances.
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Supreme Court says Fed's Lisa Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings
The Supreme Court on Monday dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump's firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception, the Federal Reserve.
California
Supreme Court turns away Alan Dershowitz's defamation suit against CNN
Justice Clarence Thomas says the court should 'reconsider' past rulings that protect press from libel suits.
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Supreme Court will weigh Trump-backed Republican push to revive Arizona voting laws
The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider a Republican push to enforce strict Arizona voting laws passed in the swing state after the 2020 election.
Technology
Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN
The Supreme Court is refusing to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed against CNN over its coverage of a prominent attorney’s remarks during President Donald Trump’s 2020 impeachment trial
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Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN
Dershowitz had urged the court to reconsider New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. The landmark First Amendment case that made it harder for public figures to win libel lawsuits because it requires proof that an outlet knowingly published something false, or showed a reckless disregard for the truth.
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Supreme Court: Trump may fire heads of independent agencies, but not the Federal Reserve
The court's conservatives said the president had the authority to remove all officials who wield executive authority, even if the agency officials had fixed terms set by law.
Culture
Swae Lee Is Surprised “SIDE EYE” Is a Fan Favorite, Dropping ‘Same Difference’ & More | BET Awards 2026
Swae Lee chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
News
Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and East braces
A heat wave is gripping the Midwest and is shifting eastward, causing summer camps and outdoor activities to be canceled or delayed
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Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
DES MOINES, Iowa — Summer camp and other outdoor activities were canceled or delayed Monday as a heat wave held its grip on the Midwest and spread eastward. Communities opened cooling centers and urged people to take it easy and stay hydrated. "Overall, we're looking at just a really hot and humid pattern. It's going to be with us through most of the week," Andrew Ansorge, a meteorologist in Des Moines, Iowa, said of the...
Technology
T-Mobile is booting customers from its oldest plans
Earlier today, T-Mobile started notifying customers that it will be retiring many legacy plans and moving subscribers onto one of its current rate plans. This move includes plans that date back to the 3G era, and it's going about as well as you'd expect. Affected customers began sharing screenshots of the text on reddit and […] Time to say goodbye to that legacy Sprint plan. | Image: Alex Castro / The Verge Earlier today, T-Mobile started notifying customers that it will be retiring many legacy plans and moving subscribers onto one of its current rate plans. This move includes plans that date back to the 3G era, and it's going about as well as you'd expect. Affected customers began sharing screenshots of the text on reddit and Threads this morning, and T-Mobile's chief marketing officer Allan Samson confirmed the news to The Verge : We're retiring our oldest plans, some of which we
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T-Pain's unreleased song with Oliver Tree gets playtime, with a little help from Shaq
T-Pain joined Shaquille O'Neal during a DJ set at Electric Forest over the weekend and premiered his unreleased song with late singer Oliver Tree, who died earlier this month.
Technology
T.I. Performs ‘Top Back’ and ‘Let ‘Em Know’ at BET Awards 2026
The Atlanta native was nominated for three awards at this year's ceremony
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T.I. Reveals He’s Performing Something From His New Album at the BET Awards | BET Awards 2026
T.I. chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Technology
TV Ratings: Fox Sports’ World Cup Pregame Show Is Way Up Too
Like the matches themselves, the pregame has more than doubled its audience from 2022.
News
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's focus on the SAVE Act
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the Supreme Court further expanding the president's authority while rejecting President Trump's effort to restrict mail-in voting, Trump focusing on the SAVE Act and progressive candidates winning Democratic primaries.
Technology
Taylor Sheridan Gets Candid About Critics and Paramount Execs: “I’m Not Trying to Win Emmys”
The prolific hitmaker, who is famously honest in his rare interviews, gave a wide-ranging chat to Bill Simmons from his ranch in Wyoming.
Technology
Taylor Sheridan Rips Studio Execs for Knowing ‘Nothing’ and Slams His TV Critics: ‘I Do Rage-Bait Them. F— ‘Em, Honestly’
Taylor Sheridan has built one of the most-watched television empires on the planet, and he wants everyone to know he did it without chasing trophies or taking notes from the people who sign his paychecks. The “Yellowstone” creator unloaded on studio and network brass during an appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” where he turned […]
California
Tenured California professor fired over Gaza protest wins job back
Arbitrator rules California State University system violated law when it dismissed Sang Hea Kil, who now plans to sue A tenured professor who was fired last year over her pro-Palestinian activism has won her job back and is suing her university over the termination. Last November, Sang Hea Kil , a justice studies professor at San José State University in California, became the first tenured faculty member to be dismissed from a US public university following nationwide campus protests over Israel’s enduring war in Gaza. After several appeals, an arbitrator last week ruled that the California State University system had violated the law and ordered it to reinstate her. Kil had previously filed a lawsuit against CSU, which it accused of “discriminatory and retaliatory attempts to silence her”. Continue reading...
Technology
Tesla’s stock rips higher after a long-awaited update to self-driving technology
EV maker’s stock has best day in over a year, but is still down for the month.
Culture
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Texas Industrial Facility Faces $3.5M in Fines for Safety Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed more than $3.5 million in fines against three companies after federal inspectors determined they failed to protect workers during post-emergency response cleanup after a chemical spill at the BWC Terminals industrial facility east …
Markets
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit by Survivors of Uvalde School Shooting
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by Robb Elementary students and teachers who argued failures by the Department of Public Safety and Uvalde County contributed to a botched response to the 2022 shooting that killed 19 students …
Technology
Teyana Taylor Accepts Icon of the Year Honor at BET Awards 2026: ‘I’m Accepting What I’ve Earned with Gratitude’
The multidisciplinary artist delivered an emotional speech after Janet Jackson presented her with the honor
Technology
Teyana Taylor Brings Stéphane Rolland’s Regal Energy to the BET Awards 2026 Red Carpet
The actress and singer wore a look from Rolland's spring 2026 couture collection.
Technology
Teyana Taylor Sobs as Janet Jackson Presents Her BET Icon of the Year Award: “B****, I’m Gagging”
The Oscar nominee and Golden Globe-winning actress reflected on her monumental year in her acceptance speech: "I'm accepting what I've earned with gratitude. And this year alone, I continue to give the world the artist, actress, director, choreographer, creative director, stylist, designer, writer, producer and chef!"
Technology
Teyana Taylor's tears and Lauryn Hill tribute steal show at BET Awards
Taylor had an emotional reaction to being presented with the Icon of the Year award by Janet Jackson.
Culture
The 10 Best Sets We Saw at Electric Forest 2026
The festival returned to Rothbury, Michigan this past weekend, June 25-28.
Technology
The AI boom is colliding with a new threat: severe weather
Heatwaves and severe weather are raising risks for AI data centers, from grid strain to higher insurance and repair costs.
Culture
The Black Lights review – Mica Levi, Moin and Klein thrill at an awesome addition to the UK festival circuit
Various venues, Blackpool Tapping into the kitsch and romance of a Blackpool weekender, this debut offering from Manchester’s White Hotel becomes a triumph of pan-genre experimentalism One measure of quite how bold the programming is at new Blackpool festival The Black Lights: within two minutes you’re able to go from the closing notes of a BBC Philharmonic performance of John Adams’ symphonic masterpiece Harmonielehre in an awe-inspiring art deco concert hall, to a DJ, Afrodeutsche, slamming breakbeat techno in a side room as digital visuals canter alongside her and lager swells over the side of plastic cups. This heartening disinclination to view art as “high” or “low” is what gives soul to this three-dayer curated by the team behind now-closing Salford venue the White Hotel , much loved for their tendency towards underground murk as well as absurdist wheezes, impulses both on show her
Culture
The Boys Were 10 Toes Down on Freaky Shoes at Spring 2027 Men’s Fashion Week
From Saint Laurent’s transparent lace-ups to Comme des Garçons’ witchy boots, the boys went toe to toe with the girls on freaky shoes at spring 2027 men’s fashion week.
Technology
The Club's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Monday
Honeywell Aerospace starts trading, and a few more M&A deals.
Technology
The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Massachusetts and Rhode Island Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
Today, the Department of Justice’s Civil Division filed complaints against Massachusetts and Rhode Island to challenge state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance to illegal aliens. These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal aliens with benefits that U.S. citizens are not eligible for, all in direct conflict with federal law.
Markets
The Doctors Group Completes $1.3B Purchase of ProAssurance Med Mal Provider
More than a year after it announced plans to buy Birmingham, Alabama-based ProAssurance, The Doctors Company said it has completed the billion-dollar acquisition. The Doctors Company, headquartered in Napa, California, acquired all outstanding shares of ProAssurance for $25 per share, …
Technology
The Flipper Zero creators’ Busy Bar productivity display will go on sale next month
First announced over a year ago in April 2025, the Busy Bar will be available for purchase starting on July 14th when the device also starts shipping. Created by the same team behind the Flipper Zero wireless multitool, the Busy Bar is instead described as a "productivity multitool" that relies on a pixelated LED display […] The Busy Bar makes it obvious to others when you don’t want to be distracted. | Image: Flipper Devices First announced over a year ago in April 2025 , the Busy Bar will be available for purchase starting on July 14th when the device also starts shipping. Created by the same team behind the Flipper Zero wireless multitool , the Busy Bar is instead described as a "productivity multitool" that relies on a pixelated LED display to help reduce distractions and improve focus. The first 3,000 units purchased on July 14th will be discounted to $199, but the Busy Bar wi
Technology
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival Is Supersizing Its Main Arrival Area: “Red Carpet for Everybody!”
Head of production Petr Lintimer lauds the big effort that staff and the 1,500 volunteers put into the venerable Czech fest, which is celebrating 60 editions and 80 years, adding to its special atmosphere.
Technology
The Lab Mistake That Might Revolutionize Computing
Today, you probably asked a question of a large language model, or accepted a connection suggestion on LinkedIn, or watched a recommended video on YouTube, or took a different route to work based on a traffic prediction from Google Maps. In other words, you probably used artificial intelligence. But what you might not know is how much energy that interaction consumed or why. AI requires processing massive amounts of data, which is usually done in large data centers populated by thousands of GPUs capable of executing up to trillions of operations per second. But each of those GPUs achieves that by consuming as much as 1,000 watts apiece. For comparison, if you’ve got a newer smartphone, it probably uses less than 1 W. That kilowatt figure puts GPUs on the same level as vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, and stoves, but with the big difference that data-center processors are operating uninterru
Culture
The Last Assassins review – shades of Blade Runner in dystopian thriller shrouded in silty-green murk
Athena Park flees futuristic marauders in a post-apocalyptic tale that looks handsome but very familiar Close to a decade after the year in which Blade Runner was set, that movie continues to be the gold standard for dystopian futures. That’s obvious from the silty-green murk and Asian signage of the broken-down metropolis where this ponderous sci-fi thriller kicks off; the last remnants of civilisation after an obscure catastrophe called the Event. With the Earth locked in a new dark age, outside the cities a noxious fog keeps everything shrouded in a permanent winter. Lucky then that protagonist the Kid (Athena Park) has the comfiest-looking knitted snood this side of Topshop. She is forced to flee when her father, head of some important clan, is waylaid, asphyxiated and run through by masked marauders demanding to know her whereabouts. Lustrously bearded vassal Nobel (Josh Bainbridge)
Culture
The Liberatory Underpinnings of Lingerie Dressing as a Trans Woman
As a transgender woman’s body (and the times) change, so can the way she chooses to adorn herself with lingerie.
Culture
The Summer of the Seaside—The Best Shell Accessories of the Season
Summer 2026 is shaping up to be a shell-y season.
Global
The US supreme court just put the lives of 1.3 million immigrants in danger| Heba Gowayed
The court’s TPS decision is devastating for those whose countries of origin are deemed unsafe. Congress must act On Thursday, the US supreme court authorized the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS), facilitating the largest single assault on immigrants in contemporary United States history. While the case concerned the 350,000 Haitian and 6,000 Syrian holders of this status, the decision could expose more than 1.3 million people to potential deportation to countries that the United States has recognized as unsafe. Heba Gowayed is an associate professor of sociology at Cuny Hunter College and Cuny Graduate Center and author of the book Refuge: How the State Shapes Human Potential Continue reading...
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The United States of Luxury
What to know about the cities luxury is — and should be — investing in across the United States in 2026.
Technology
The best July 4th sales we found so far
July 4th sales are typically a precursor to what we’d see during a mid-July Prime Day, but obviously things are flipped around this year. Last week’s big Prime Day sale is over, yet there are a number of familiar deals still poking around in the week leading up to the nation’s birthday. Best Buy is […] The Govee Uplighter in action. | Image: Govee July 4th sales are typically a precursor to what we’d see during a mid-July Prime Day, but obviously things are flipped around this year. Last week’s big Prime Day sale is over, yet there are a number of familiar deals still poking around in the week leading up to the nation’s birthday. Best Buy is hosting its own 4th of July sale, for example. And, if you’re on the hunt for tech and gear for the outdoors, REI is hosting a sale on products that will last through the week. There are even some Apple
Technology
The war against ‘woke’ could end US science as we know it
A sneaky rule change has the potential to blow up scientific research in the United States. But there's still time to fight it. On May 29th, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a 412-page proposal to revise federal financial assistance. The language is a combination of distinctly Trumpian attacks on "woke" policies and […] A sneaky rule change has the potential to blow up scientific research in the United States. But there's still time to fight it. On May 29th, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a 412-page proposal to revise federal financial assistance. The language is a combination of distinctly Trumpian attacks on "woke" policies and boring governmentese designed to make your eyes glaze over as quickly as possible. But under phrases like "providing further clarification on the regulatory status of the OMB requirements" is something darker - a threat to
Technology
The ‘Off Campus’ Effect: Streamers Smitten With Scripted Romance Over Dating Shows, Research Shows
Streaming platforms are smitten with romance – predominantly the scripted kind. New research from Ampere Analysis shows that 83% of first-run romance commissions in the first half of 2026 were scripted. Of those, 40% were adapted from books, which has been the case since 2025 (since 2023 the number of book adaptations has increased by […]
Markets
There’s a 67% chance stocks will suffer a bear market when this rare signal flashes — like it’s doing now
The Dow Industrials are trouncing the Nasdaq composite. That’s an alarming sign for your portfolio.
California
This 99-year-old ballet teacher once taught Parisian royalty. Now she teaches in Pasadena
Helga Monson de Kansky was once predicted to become ballet's next star. Instead, she chose a life with her family and a career as a dance instructor.
Culture
This Ferragamo Family-Owned Estate Is the Ultimate Tuscan Village Getaway
At the Ferragamos’ village of Il Borro near Arezzo, Tuscan farmhouse-style accommodations, hyperseasonal fine dining, and easy-breezy hospitality meet.
Technology
This Simple Nightly Ritual Improves Nail Health
A dermatologist explains the benefits of nail oiling, as well as which types work best and how often you should apply them.
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Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits say
An attorney in Washington state promised “miracles” to tens of thousands of immigrants seeking legal status
Culture
Three Illegal Alien MS-13 Members Convicted of Nine Murders, Kidnapping, and Racketeering Charges Following Homeland Security Task Force Effort
Today, a federal jury in the District of Nevada convicted three men, Jose Luis Reynaldo Reyes-Castillo, 30, also known as “Molesto,” of El Salvador; David Arturo Perez-Manchame, 27, also known as “Herbi,” of Honduras; and Joel Vargas-Escobar, 30, also known as “Momia,” of El Salvador, of conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise involving murders and attempted murder, as well as murder in aid of racketeering, kidnapping in aid of racketeering, attempted murder in aid of racketeering, and related gun offenses.
Culture
Three Swiss Museums Return Trove of Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Among the artifacts returned by Switzerland is a Benin Eroro, a four-sided ceremonial bell and container for herbs.
Technology
Tidal Won’t Monetize AI-Generated Content, Says Distributors Should Also Be Held Accountable
The streaming platform says it will begin tagging songs created with AI in mid-July.
Technology
Tidal to Label AI-Generated Music, Ban Royalties from AI Song Streams
The music streaming service Tidal said on Monday that artists uploading music wholly or substantially created using AI will have them label them as such — and those songs won’t be eligible for royalties. The service’s new AI policy goes into effect July 15, and it also applies to Tidal’s independent artist franchise Tidal Upload. Tidal […]
Technology
Tidal won’t pay royalties on AI-generated music, but isn’t banning it outright
Tidal shared its new policies regarding AI-generated music today and how the platform plans to "protect artists" and "inform listeners." Instead of banning it outright, starting on July 15th Tidal will label tracks it has identified as being 100 percent AI-generated with an icon. But starting today those tracks will no longer be monetizable. "Tidal's […] Tidal shared its new policies regarding AI-generated music today and how the platform plans to "protect artists" and "inform listeners." Instead of banning it outright, starting on July 15th Tidal will label tracks it has identified as being 100 percent AI-generated with an icon. But starting today those tracks will no longer be monetizable. "Tidal's priority is ensuring royalties go to original works directly produced, written, and performed by people. We will therefore not knowingly attribute royalties to music we identify as who
Technology
Tinto Brass Soft-Core Classic ‘Deadly Sweet’ to Pre-Open Venice Film Fest
Venice will tease its 2026 lineup with a restored version of Brass' 1967 erotic thriller, screening a day before the official festival opener.
Science
Tiny Antarctic sea creature could be key to treating melanoma, researchers say
Underwater expedition by Florida-based team supports possible therapeutic use of bacterial toxins from sea squirts Researchers at a Florida university say bacterial toxins produced by tiny marine organisms they have studied in Antarctica could become an effective treatment for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. A team from the University of South Florida (USF) recently returned from a six-week expedition to one of the world’s remotest regions in which they collected samples of ascidians, invertebrates known as sea squirts that thrive in the icy waters. Continue reading...
Technology
Tom Ligon, Actor in ‘Bang the Drum Slowly,’ Dies at 85
He also appeared in 'Paint Your Wagon,' 'The Young and the Restless' and 'Oz' and had three (very short) stays on Broadway.
Technology
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car, court told
The award-winning actor goes on trial on charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
Technology
Trafficked, beaten and raped: raids reveal scale of abuse of women in Asia’s cyberscam centres
As tens of thousands are freed, female survivors are increasingly reporting gender-based violence in the compounds, previously thought to hold mainly men Late one evening in October 2023, Sarah* felt labour pains starting. It was 11pm, but at the cyberscam compound inside Laos’ Golden Triangle, workers were logging on for a long night shift, scamming Americans online. Every night, workers sat at their computers until the early hours, building fake profiles of glamorous, jet-setting women on Facebook and Instagram. Sarah trawled the web to find older men to target with messages, where she fawned over their jobs, asked how their day had been and exchanged photos of luxury travel and beach trips. Each conversation she had was meticulously designed to follow a multi-day script, and monitored by bosses who walked up and down the long rows of desks. Continue reading...
Technology
Tributes paid to 'comic genius' Penelope Keith after her death aged 86
The beloved actress was known for roles in classic TV sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born.
Technology
Trump Threatens EU With Punishing Duties Days Ahead of Trade Agreement Deadline
A hard-fought trade truce between the European Union and the United States, ratified last week, may already be in peril ahead of a July 4 deadline.
Technology
Trump bought as much as $5 million in Axon stock before ICE sought $220 million Taser deal
Axon Enterprise has ramped up lobbying in Congress on federal law enforcement technology as ICE pursues a potential $220 million Taser deal.
Technology
Trump laments 'tremendous loss' on mail-in ballots at Supreme Court, doubles down on voter-ID bill
Justice Amy Coney Barrett, whom Trump nominated in 2020, rejected arguments that federal laws preempt Mississippi permitting late-arriving absentee ballots.
Global
Trump news at a glance: Biden says Trump has ‘diminished’ US standing in the world as he attacks his successor
Former president calls Trump ‘a loser’ and criticizes his attempted makeover of Washington. Key US politics stories from Sunday 28 June at a glance Joe Biden has said Donald Trump has diminished America’s standing in the world “more than any president in history”. The former president delivered remarks highly critical of his successor, while giving the keynote address at a gala in Hanover, Maryland, hosted by the state’s Democratic party, which is hoping to help wrest control of Congress away from Trump and his Republican allies during November’s midterm elections. Continue reading...
Global
Trump officials to slash public input on fossil fuel drilling on federal lands
Plan to limit scrutiny of polluters and shift financial risks to taxpayers is attack on democracy, advocates say The Trump administration is attempting to shrink public comment periods for fossil fuel leasing on federal land while shifting the financial risks of cleanup to taxpayers and allowing for more planet-warming emissions. It’s part of a broader effort to dismantle public input processes and save polluting companies money, advocates say. “By ignoring public comment [requirements] while propping up companies,” said Alexa Dietrich, research director at the science advocacy organization Union of Concerned Scientists, “they’re really attacking democracy in a very clear way.” Continue reading...
Technology
Trump says U.S. and Iran to hold fresh talks in Qatar on Tuesday following weekend clashes
The U.S. and Iran are poised to hold fresh talks on Tuesday in Qatar's capital, President Donald Trump said via social media on Monday.
Global
Trump says work will begin on DC golf course despite judge's warning
President Donald Trump said work will begin Sept. 1 on the public East Potomac Golf Course despite a federal judge's warning.
California
Trump wanted to cut the Department of Education into irrelevancy. A new report shows how he did it
The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education tried to assess the extent and impact of the Trump Administration’s initial layoffs and cuts in early 2025. The report shows which offices were hit hardest but leaves some questions unanswered.
Global
Trump's final appeal of E Jean Carroll sex abuse case rejected
The Supreme Court decision means the US president will now have to pay Carroll the $5m (£3.6m) in damages she had been awarded.
Markets
Trump’s weekend Iran strikes keep sparking Monday stock rallies. Here’s what the data shows us.
Call it the ‘Axios put’: On average, stocks have been up more on Mondays in the second quarter than in recent years
Culture
Twista Pleads Guilty to $440K in Tax Evasion Charges & Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison
The Chicago rapper is set to be sentenced in October.
Technology
Two Members of New Order Step Away From Touring ‘Due to Personal Health Reasons’
New Order announced Monday that Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert will not be joining their show at Primavera in Chile in November “due to personal health reasons.” “Circumstances make it impossible,” the band said in an Instagram post. That leaves frontman Bernard Sumner as the only original member of the seminal post-punk band who will […]
Culture
Two boys pulled from Venezuela earthquake rubble among 33 people rescued over weekend
With tens of thousands of people missing, relatives face another night waiting for news of loved ones as the crucial window for locating survivors closes.
Technology
U.S., Iran pause hostilities as Hormuz shipping resumes after weekend clashes
The U.S. and Iran agreed to pause hostilities and allow commercial vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a prolonged disruption to global oil supplies after a weekend of military exchanges.
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UC Berkeley establishing Nancy Pelosi Institute dedicated to addressing democracy's challenges
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the University of California, Berkeley, are partnering to form a new nonpartisan academic institute they say will be dedicated to strengthening democracy.
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UC Berkeley establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy's challenges
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the University of California, Berkeley, are partnering to form a new nonpartisan academic institute they say will be dedicated to strengthening democracy
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US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire
Move comes amid growing outbreak in Texas and after two-month halt on mandatory shots The US military is racing to vaccinate new recruits after a two-month halt on mandatory flu shots – but it’s a temporary reprieve, as the shots will soon expire and new doses will not be available for months. Officials will need to lean on other prevention measures to contain the growing flu outbreak at Lackland air force base in San Antonio, Texas, experts say. Continue reading...
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US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
Technology
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Announces Replacement for Long-Toppled Lenin Monument in Kyiv
The pedestal has been empty since the Lenin monument came down in 2013 during the Euromaidan Uprising.
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Update: Temperature Records Fall as Extreme Heat Hits Eastern Europe
The deadly heat wave that’s set temperature records across western Europe for more than a week has shifted east to scorch Hungary, Romania and the Balkans. Budapest is expected to top 40C (104F) on Tuesday, according to models from the …
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Value stocks beat growth when inflation is high. Here are 13 stocks top newsletters are betting on now.
Many portfolio experts are wrong about what drives value outperformance. This single metric explains why.
Technology
Vans’ Authentic Takes a New Turn in the Style of a Retro Soccer Boot
Complete with a kiltie.
California
Variety Wins 16 Southern California Journalism Awards
Variety scored 16 first-place wins Sunday night as the Los Angeles Press Club handed out the 68th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Variety’s first place finishes included wins for music criticism, for Variety’s music chief Jem Aswad; Owen Gleiberman, for film criticism under 1,000 words; and Aramide Tinubu, for TV criticism. The kudos were presented […]
Culture
Venezuela earthquake: father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll nears 1,500
President says ‘we always hold onto hope’ as discovery of earthquake survivors spurs fresh search efforts despite dwindling chances of survival Mortuary in Caracas ‘overwhelmed’ as Venezuela struggles to respond after earthquakes A man and his teenage son were found alive under the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, in a town about 40km north of the capital Caracas, AFP journalists reported, as the death toll from last week’s twin earthquakes passed 1,450. The discovery of survivors in Caraballeda was made by French and American rescue teams nearly four days after back-to-back quakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck, completely destroying nearly 200 buildings in the area. Continue reading...
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Venezuela earthquakes aftershock hits near capital city as man rescued from rubble after being trapped for 106 hours – as it happened
No damage reported in 4.6 magnitude aftershock; At least 1,450 people are known to have died in initial quakes but number is expected to rise In an update to X, El Salvador’s president has said that after hours of intensive work rescuers have freed Aaron Levi Cantillo Vargas, 21, who was trapped under a building in Caraballeda, La Guaira, calling the operation “a miracle”. “This rescue was made possible thanks to the coordinated effort of the rescue teams from Venezuela, Mexico, and El Salvador, who worked tirelessly to reach Aaron,” Nayib Bukele wrote in a social media post, adding that the 21-year-old is now receiving specialised medical attention. Continue reading...
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Venezuela rescue efforts grow desperate as death toll rises and aftershock rattles country
Venezuelans continued to search for loved ones trapped under debris and rubble caused by the devastating back-to-back earthquakes five days ago. The Venezuelan government updated the death toll, saying 1,700 people are dead. That number is expected to climb higher. Stephanie Sy reports.
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Venezuelans newly deported from US missing after hotel collapse
More than 100 people removed on ICE flight were being held in hotel in La Guaira when earthquakes struck More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors. A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Venezuela hours before Wednesday’s earthquakes. Onboard were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor, an initiative of Human Rights First, which tracks deportation flights. They were transported to a hotel in La Guaira. Continue reading...
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Vermont Is First State to Ban Paraquat Weed Killer Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, one of the most commonly used herbicides, with lawmakers citing a possible link between the weed killer and Parkinson’s disease. The ban has been widely celebrated by advocates who hope …
Technology
Vertical Streamer ThumFlix Sets Launch at House of Reux Alongside Four Acquisitions and India Co-Pro (EXCLUSIVE)
House of Reux is launching ThumFlix, a mobile-first vertical streamer, while adding four international titles and a new India co-production to its slate. ThumFlix, set to launch later this year from the Atlanta-based company, will carry premium short-form scripted content and is intended to open new monetization and distribution channels for independent filmmakers worldwide. The […]
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Virginia to allow recreational marijuana be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
Recreational marijuana sales are set to begin next year in Virginia
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Volkswagen’s stock nears a 15-year low on reports of massive planned layoffs
Shares in the German carmaker slumped following reports of a plan to cut up to 100,000 jobs.
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WATCH: 1-on-1 with Serena Williams before return to singles play
The tennis legend sat down with ESPN’s Mailika Andrews about her surprising comeback to professional tennis and original plan to come back and play doubles with her sister, Venus Williams.
Technology
WATCH: Countdown to America 250: Parade of Sail in New York Harbor
“GMA” got to aboard the US Coast Guard Eagle, the vessel roughly as long as a football field and 15 stories high, that will lead the tall ship parade in New York City.
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WATCH: Record 72M set to travel for holiday
Around 72 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles for the holiday weekend, including 61 million drivers and 6 million air travelers, making it one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Culture
WATCH: Rescuers work to find survivors after Venezuela earthquakes
Katie Susman, head of the Latin American region at the International Rescue Committee, discusses day five of search and rescue crews' work to find survivors trapped in the rubble.
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WATCH: Saks exits bankruptcy with $500M financing and luxury-focused pivot
ABC News' Michelle Franzen and retail analyst Hitha Herzog break down Saks Global's restructuring, including store closures, workforce cuts and a strategic shift toward luxury retail and service.
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WATCH: Sunny the French bulldog has so much to say in viral video
Sunny the French bulldog has been picking up millions of views online for having so much to say.
Technology
Walton Goggins Boogies With Julian Casablancas in New Strokes Video
A bunch of clowns show up too
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Walton Goggins Plays Ultimate Cool Guy in the Strokes ‘Going Shopping’ Video
The video takes inspiration from Paul Simon’s music video “You Can Call Me Al,” featuring Chevy Chase
Technology
Walton Goggins Saved Olivia Wilde From Being Stampeded to Death by Horses on ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ Set: ‘I Owe Him My Life. He’s a Real-Life Hero’
Olivia Wilde revealed on the “Armchair Expert” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) that she was nearly stampeded to death by horses on the set of “Cowboys & Aliens,” director Jon Favreau’s 2011 Western action movie based on the graphic novel of the same name. Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford headlined the tentpole, with the likes of […]
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Warner Discovery boss is again among highest-paid CEOs in America
Zaslav's pay tripled to $165 million — eighth highest among large U.S. CEOs — even as 84% of shareholders rejected it and a Paramount sale nears an $887-million exit.
Technology
Wash Your Hair the Italian Way for Strong, Beautiful Hair
Healthier hair in four easy steps? Yes, please. An expert breaks down everything you need to know.
Technology
Watch Ms. Lauryn Hill Tribute With SZA, Doechii, and Nas at BET Awards 2026
She received the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at tonight’s awards ceremony
Technology
Waymo and Uber end robotaxi pilot in Phoenix
The Waymo self-driving cars deployed in Phoenix for the Uber pilot will remain in use and make autonomous deliveries with DoorDash.
Technology
We Know What Taylor Swift Is Wearing to Her Wedding (Maybe)
The world's most famous bride-to-be has no shortage of options. But The Hollywood Reporter's sources say the winner is …
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We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
Global
Weather tracker: North-west US hit by snow ahead of eastern heatwave
Western states experience unseasonally low temperatures but New York and Washington DC could reach 40C by end of week Unseasonal snow has fallen in some parts of the US, while other parts of the country brace for a heatwave this week. A strong cold front spread into the western US from the northern Pacific over the weekend, bringing an abrupt change in conditions to a region that had been experiencing high summer temperatures amid drought. Temperatures from the Canadian border to California have widely been 5-10C below the norm since Friday, and more than 10C below in some parts farther north. The pattern is expected to remain for much of the coming week. Continue reading...
Technology
What the Hell Is That Weird Painting Donald Trump Just Posted?
A Tesla-produced robot, Betsy Ross, and Trump himself all appear in this bizarre work.
Global
What the Supreme Court rulings mean for presidential power
The U.S. Supreme Court issued two major rulings on Monday that significantly expand presidential power and President Trump's attempt to further reshape the federal government. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSblog co-founder Amy Howe.
Technology
What to Stream: 'Enola Holmes 3,' Madonna and the 'Legally Blonde' prequel series 'Elle'
New streaming entertainment options for the week of June 29 include “Enola Holmes 3" and a new Madonna album
Global
What to know about birthright citizenship ahead of Supreme Court's ruling
The ruling is one of the most highly anticipated of the year.
Global
What to know about the looming deadline on North American free trade
The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.
Technology
WhatsApp is launching usernames: here’s how to reserve yours
WhatsApp is introducing a new way to add and chat with contacts, without having to share your phone number. Usernames will launch "later this year," in a move to make the communications platform "even more private," allowing you to keep your phone number concealed from people who aren't already in your contacts. Usernames are available […] You can reserve the username you want to use before the feature starts rolling out later this year. | Image: Meta / WhatsApp WhatsApp is introducing a new way to add and chat with contacts, without having to share your phone number. Usernames will launch "later this year," in a move to make the communications platform "even more private," allowing you to keep your phone number concealed from people who aren't already in your contacts. Usernames are available to reserve starting this week, giving you time to claim a specific handle you may already
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WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers
WhatsApp users will soon have the option to use usernames instead of phone numbers
Science
What’s next for 988 LGBTQ+ services?
Private ERs, pulmonary hypertension, and other health news from Morning Rounds
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White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.
Technology
Why Apple pivoting to China for memory may not solve big tech’s microchip crisis
Apple reportedly is looking to ease its memory crunch with a Chinese company, but the dominance of the big three makers continues, says one tech investor.
Technology
Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.
Technology
Will Investors Bet on Fashion After SpaceX’s Moonshot?
Reformation, which filed last week for an IPO, is going to find out.
Culture
Willy Vlautin on spotlighting working-class American life in his novels and music
Novelist Willy Vlautin built his career writing about people on the edges of the American dream: working-class families, lonely alcoholics, and those struggling to make ends meet in the fast-changing American West. He's also a musician, telling his stories through song. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown traveled to Portland, Oregon, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Technology
Wimbledon 2026 Livestream: Where to Watch Serena Williams’ Grand Slam Return
How to stream the two-week tennis tournament, including Williams' first singles match in nearly four years.
Technology
World shares are mixed as tech stocks in Japan and South Korea extend losses
World shares are mixed and U.S. futures have advanced after stocks on Wall Street steadied with only modest losses last week
Culture
Yung Miami Asks Drake to Get on ‘Spend Dat’ Remix: ‘I Want the Iceman’
The former City Girl has previously revealed that she tried to get him on her single "Take Me to Chanel" but was left on read.
Technology
Zandra Rhodes Donates Archive Designs to Her Beloved Fashion and Textile Museum in London
The designer donated five dresses to the museum on the same day that two commemorative plaques were unveiled at the London museum, which she founded in 2003.
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Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific attacks' as Russian strikes kill 11, wound 40 in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian missiles and drones have killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others
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iHeartMedia lays off on-air personalities nationwide, including at Riverside-based KGGI
IHeartMedia has started to restructure its radio programming to reduce costs. Dozens of on-air hosts nationwide are being laid off, including three at KGGI.
Culture
‘A Capitol Fourth’ Celebrates America’s 250th a Day Early: Which Artists Are Playing This Year’s PBS Special?
The festivities will feature a slate of classic American acts.
Technology
‘A very good gadget’: taking delivery from the robots of Milton Keynes
Starship Technologies six-wheelers could soon become a more familiar sight across the country under new laws Driving down an endless string of identical roundabouts in the dead heat with hardly a human in sight, you see robots roving around on grassy pavements, whizzing past obstacles to hurriedly reach their final destination. This isn’t a scene from a Philip K Dick novel, however, but an average Thursday in Milton Keynes. The robots aren’t a new arrival to the Buckinghamshire city, the UK’s largest new town and a longtime marvel for city planning enthusiasts fascinated by its American-influenced layout and postwar history. They’ve roamed its streets since 2018 – and could soon be coming to a town or city near you. Continue reading...
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‘BTS Lyrics Inside’: The K-Pop Supergroup Breaks Down Its Own Songs in a New Book
Calling all ARMY! The Bangtan Boys' new book is available for preorder right now.
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‘Genuinely changed my life’: why Groundhog Day is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to their favourite comfort films is a pick for a comedy that demands countless rewatching There’s a moment in Groundhog Day that genuinely changed my life: the bit where, noticing that Andie MacDowell has walked into the party that he’s rocking with an up-tempo boogie-woogie solo, weatherman Phil Connors cuts the band with a gesture, takes off his shades, and pivots straight into a soulful rendition of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Has Bill Murray ever looked so cool in a film, before or since? Has anyone ? To be upfront, it took me a while to act on my love of that climactic moment (more on this in a minute) but there’s a lot to love in the prototypical time-loop drama even before you get to the Connors redemption arc. Murray, obviously, gets to showcase his full comedic range, moving from irascible cynic to unhinged h
Technology
‘Hershey’ Biopic Trailer: Finn Wittrock, Alexandra Daddario Struggle to Make Affordable Chocolate
Director Mark Waters' origin story of the Hershey Company is heading to theaters this fall from Angel Studios.
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‘His ability is hard to deny’: is Tom Hardy a secretly good rapper?
The unconventional actor is releasing a new hip-hop album, the latest unlikely new string to his bow, but the big surprise is that he might actually be great As good as he is as an actor, perhaps the best thing about Tom Hardy is how he will sometimes pop up unannounced and reveal that he is secretly quite good at other non-acting things. In 2022 he surprised the world by rocking up to a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition held in a Milton Keynes secondary school and wiping the floor with everyone. He loves dogs with such a ferocious intensity that children’s authors are resigned to the fact that he will never read their book on CBeebies Bedtime Stories unless it has a dog in it. And now he’s a rapper. It has been announced that Tom Hardy’s new rap album Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer is being released in August. And, in true Tom Hardy style, it turns out that he has secretly been quite goo
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‘House of the Dragon’ Stars Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith on What Rhaenyra and Daemon’s Big Move Means for the Rest of Season 3
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 2 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. “House of the Dragon” fans have had a week to accept the death of Jace Targaryen (Harry Collett), but at the top of this week’s episode of the “Game of Thrones” prequel, his tragic passing […]
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‘I claimed Social Security at 62’: At 76, I’m working at Walmart. Why do I still owe payroll taxes?
“It seems like half of the workforce at our local Walmart is over 65.”
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‘I don’t think I’ll make it to 80’: I’m 70 and single. Do I take out a reverse mortgage or a home-equity agreement?
“I’m torn between these two options.”
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‘It definitely trickles down’: Muslims in Texas suffer effects of Republicans’ hate speech
Muslims say anti-Islamic rhetoric making everyday life difficult – and threats and harassment not uncommon Following a brutal Republican primary runoff in which Islamophobia took center stage , anti-Muslim hatred continues spilling into public life in Texas. Texans say that the hate speech shared by elected officials is increasingly echoed by people in their everyday interactions, including discussions about education or interactions at a store, in a park, at university and at elementary school. In one case, students at the University of Houston were praying when a man approached them and burned a Qur’an. In other cases, people have been verbally attacked for wearing traditional garments. Continue reading...
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‘Michael’ Is Now the Highest-Grossing Biopic of All Time
The music biopic surpassed Oppenheimer 's box office record, earning $977 million so far
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‘Migration’ Sparks Idea Theft Lawsuit Against Illumination, Mike White
Kenneth Giavara accuses the makers of the animated feature of copyright infringement for lifting ideas from his award-winning screenplay.
Technology
‘Persona’ Live-Action TV Adaptation in the Works at Netflix, 21 Laps & Story Kitchen to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the “Persona” video game franchise, Variety has learned from sources. Christopher Monfette is attached to write the adaptation in addition to serving as executive producer and showrunner. Shawn Levy and Robert Atwood of 21 Laps will also executive produce along with Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg, […]
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‘Supergirl’ Stinks. Why Does Hollywood Keep Failing Female Superheroes?
There’s a scene toward the end of “Supergirl” that perfectly encapsulates how tonally inept it is. After what feels like an eternity, our Kryptonian hero, Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock), has quit drinking away her sorrows, embraced her superpowers, thrown on her cape and decided to whoop some evil ass. It’s a moment of triumph for […]
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‘The Skinny Confidential’s’ Lauryn Bosstick Signs With WME (Exclusive)
Bosstick will work with WME to expand across television, unscripted content and brand partnerships.
Culture
‘We were broke, but fascinated by freedom’: exhibition showcases East German artist Gabriele Stötzer
Show at Martin Gropius Bau gallery in Berlin is biggest ever celebration of an East German female artist in a state museum Gabriele Stötzer remembers the days when she had to decide: “Am I buying a sausage, or film for my Super 8 camera?” Stötzer was one of the most radical artists in communist East Germany, and her desire to create was born in defiance of and in spite of the material conditions and oppressive restrictions of the GDR regime. Continue reading...
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‘Werwulf’ Trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson Transforms Into a Werewolf in Robert Eggers’ New Gothic Horror Movie
There doesn’t need to be a full moon for this creature to arrive. Universal has released the trailer for “Werewulf,” which will debut in theaters on Dec. 25. The logline reads, “In 13th-century England, a mysterious creature stalks a foggy countryside as local folklore becomes a terrifying reality for the villagers.” The trailer teases Aaron […]
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‘We’re up against forces that have all the money in the world’: Erin Brockovich on her battle against AI datacentres
In 1993, she squeezed a $333m settlement from a Californian energy company in a scandal over contaminated water. Three decades later, she has a new target in her sights – and it’s global When Erin Brockovich woke to find 30 emails from people from the same town, she realised something was going on. People email Brockovich all the time because of what happened in 1993, when she was instrumental in suing Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on behalf of residents of the town of Hinkley, California, whose groundwater had been contaminated. The case resulted in a settlement of $333m – then the largest ever payout for a direct-action lawsuit. When she was immortalised by Julia Roberts in the 2000 film Erin Brockovich, she became the hero we didn’t know we needed, a modern day Joan of Arc. She had won against PG&E with no formal legal training. The emails she received a few weeks ag