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'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.
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Global
'Blood everywhere' - Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband recounts day of children's deaths
The Massachusetts mother is charged with three counts of first-degree murder over the January 2023 deaths of her three children.
Global
'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament
From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.
California
'It's been the right time for a long time': Behind Watts Towers' $22-million campus renovation
Groundbreaking begins in October on a $22-million renovation of the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus. With this work, one of Los Angeles' most important cultural landmarks is entering a new chapter after more than a decade of planning and community engagement.
Global
'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfire
Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat in the Gironde region, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations.
Markets
'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held
The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.
Global
'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance
International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.
News
'Pleading the Fifth' invokes a constitutional amendment that has a long history in US society
The Fifth Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights and protects against self-incrimination
Technology
1 dead after small plane crashes near Chandler Airport in Arizona, fire officials say
One person was killed after a small aircraft crashed near Chandler Airport in Arizona, according to the Chandler Fire Department.
Technology
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Announces Exhibitors for Upcoming London Edition
The fair is scheduled for October 15-18.
Culture
11 Cool Ways to Wear Micro-Bangs, as Seen on Celebrities
Micro-bangs are trending again, but what’s the best way to wear them? Here, Vogue rounds up the coolest and chicest ways to wear the popular haircut.
Global
15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms: Kenya
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities
Technology
16th century bell foundry adds modern technology to keep casting process alive
Austria's Grassmayr Bell Foundry has been casting massive bells for churches and cathedrals around the globe for more than 400 years
Culture
18 Iconic Photographs of Brigitte Bardot at the Beach
From Cannes to Saint-Tropez and all the way to Andalusia, here are 18 lesser-seen pictures of the French screen legend Brigitte Bardot to inspire your summer style.
Culture
20 Wedding Suits for the Bride That Go Beyond the Big, White Gown
From crisp jacket and trouser sets to chic skirt and blazer combos, we found 20 wedding suits perfect for the modern bride.
Culture
28 Scandinavian Street Style Stars Who Have Shaped the Look of Copenhagen Fashion Week
In honor of Copenhagen Fashion Week’s 20th anniversary, we’ve put together a directory of Scandinavian street style stars using our robust archive.
Culture
6 Ways I Minimize Dark Circles Without Makeup
Minimizing dark circles without makeup is possible with the right routine. From improving sleep habits to vitamin C-rich creams, here's everything that can make a difference.
Technology
6th person dies from Legionnaires' disease in New York City: Health officials
At least 90 cases have been identified in the outbreak, according to the New York City Health Department.
Culture
8 Ways to Style the Silk Scarf, Inspired by the Fall 2026 Runways
From runway to reality, the scarf proves to be the most versatile accessory. Bookmark this story to inspire your next scarf look.
Global
A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on
A massive wildfire in southwest France has forced over 220,000 people to evacuate
Culture
A Museum Dares to Reveal What It Really Costs to Make an Exhibition
The budget is pasted on the wall, but the cost goes much deeper.
Global
A heat wave threatens to reignite France’s mega-fire near Bordeaux
Fire crews in southwest France are battling a massive blaze four times the size of Paris
Technology
A look at Trump's $22bn plans to makeover Dulles Airport near Washington
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil reports from aboard one of the airport's iconic 'people movers' that have been in use since 1962.
Culture
A moment that changed me: I’d lost my libido – then I saw Richard Ashcroft on stage and it came bursting back
I was nearly 60 and hadn’t had sex in 10 years. And I was fine with that. But seeing the Verve’s former frontman reminded me how much fun it is to fancy someone When the world entered lockdown in 2020, I’d just moved into a new flat where, at the age of 56, I found myself living alone for the first time in my life. I’d been separated for nearly a decade from the father of my two kids – one of whom had already flown the nest. The other was just starting at uni. So it was just me and my cat, Trinity, in what I now thought of as my “forever home” for one. I’d embraced all those nice, selfish things about being single. I’d travelled alone, I ate when I wanted, went to bed when I felt like it, did housework only to please myself – and usually only in times of dire need. I reconnected with friends in a fresh way, as an individual. It felt empowering and less cluttered, after the years of mothe
Science
A neglected issue in pedestrian, biker deaths
Fauci's testimony, visa time limits for research students, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Technology
A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media
Technology
A profit squeeze is coming for tech. This manager is betting on these unglamorous stocks instead.
MFS Investment Management’s chief global investment strategist, Robert Almeida, says investors are focusing too much on the Federal Reserve, when their attention should be on a major shift in the capital cycle.
Technology
AI Is Hyper-Scaling Digital Inequality
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday infrastructure–in some places. It helps write emails and software code, filters job applications, powers recommendation systems, and is increasingly being integrated into education, health care, finance, and public administration. Industry leaders talk about “AI for everyone,” while governments rush to publish national AI strategies and build sovereign compute. Yet over the past decade, working on digital inclusion and digital literacy projects in regions from Europe to sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, I’ve seen the same pattern repeat : Each new wave of “transformative” technology lands on a landscape already stratified by connectivity, skills, and institutional capacity. The current AI wave is no exception. If anything, it amplifies those underlying fractures. Still, some countries are exploring ways of participating in
Technology
AI tool will lead to more child refugees being treated as adults, charity warns
‘Racist bias’ overestimating ages in Home Office’s facial-recognition software will lead to solo children being housed with adults, says Human Rights Network Flawed and racialised models that underpin the AI-powered age-detection systems to be introduced by the British government will endanger children, rights groups and children’s charities have warned. Urging ministers to reverse plans to introduce facial age-estimation technology to screen migrants, critics have warned that black children arriving from conflict zones are at risk of being of thrust into the adult system. Continue reading...
Technology
APOD: 2026 July 29 – Psyche Receives Gravity Assist from Mars
A video of the Psyche spacecraft flying by Mars.
Technology
Afroman Sues Deputy Tied to 2022 Raid for Malicious Prosecution
Afroman sued one of the Ohio sheriff’s deputies who brought a defamation case against him that revolved around lewd social media posts and videos, some of which used footage of a raid on the rapper’s property to mock them. The …
Technology
Afroman Sues Officer Who Raided His Home, Sued Him, and Lost
Musician accuses Brian Newland of malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and more
Markets
After 55 Years in Florida Insurance, Tom Lynch Reflects on Agencies, Changes Needed
Over the last half-century as an insurance agency owner in south Florida, Tom Lynch has seen the ups and downs of the state’s property-casualty insurance market, from the rise of direct-to-consumer policies, to spiking premiums for homeowners and a statewide …
Technology
Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet Launches Legends Capsule Collection Honoring Iconic Musicians
The capsule pays tribute to artists such as Guns N' Roses, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys and The Who.
Culture
All of Bad Bunny’s Music Videos With 1 Billion Views: ‘Dákiti,’ ‘Callaíta,’ ‘Titi Mé Preguntó’ & More
The Puerto Rican artist has a total of 20 titles that have reached the milestone.
Technology
Amanda Ip, Jay Baruchel, Ciara Bravo and Kevin Durand to Star Opposite Alan Ritchson in ‘Reacher’
The fifth season will be based on Lee Child's novel 'Make Me' and follow Ritchson's title character as his train stops in the mysterious town of Mother’s Rest.
Technology
Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat
The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.
Technology
American Airlines flights resume after brief IT outage led to nationwide ground stop
American Airlines said in a statement that a "technology issue briefly impacted connectivity" for some systems.
Culture
American Alliance of Museums Slams Trump Administration’s Report on the Smithsonian
"If scholarship at our nation's leading museum system can become subject to political influence, no museum is beyond reach," the group wrote.
Technology
Amy Winehouse's dad ordered to pay £1m by court
Mitch Winehouse must pay nearly £1m to two of his daughter's friends over the auctioning of items.
Technology
Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman-Starrer ‘Elsinore’ Set to Open London Film Festival
Also featuring Billie Piper, Johnny Flynn and Luke Thompson, the movie follows Ian Charleson's final weeks before the actor's death from AIDS while he played Hamlet at the National Theatre.
Culture
Andrew Scott’s Oscar-tipped Ian Charleson biopic to open London film festival
‘Few films will leave a lasting imprint on audiences this year quite like Elsinore,’ LFF director says of movie about Chariots of Fire actor Elsinore, one of the most hotly anticipated dramas of the year, has been announced as the opening night film at this year’s London film festival. The drama, which stars Andrew Scott as actor Ian Charleson, will have its European premiere at the Southbank Centre – yards from the National Theatre, in which many of its scenes are set. Directed by Simon Stone and written by Stephen Beresford (who reunites with Scott 12 years after Pride), the film depicts the final months in the life of the highly acclaimed actor, who reprised the role of Hamlet while terminally ill, aged 40. Continue reading...
Technology
Andrew Scott’s ‘Elsinore’ to Open London Film Festival
“Elsinore,” a biographical drama about Scottish actor Ian Charleson starring Andrew Scott, is set to open this year’s BFI London Film Festival. The opening night gala, taking place on Oct. 7, will mark the film’s European premiere with Scott and cast members including Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, Johnny Flynn and Luke Thompson excepted to attend. […]
Markets
Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.
Science
Anthony Fauci’s high-profile Senate hearing: what we learned
Six years on from Covid crisis, Republicans still politicizing science – and Fauci remains a political punching bag A US Senate committee hearing featuring Dr Anthony Fauci revealed at least one certainty: six years after the pandemic, politicizing science remains a vital political tactic. The high-profile hearing was pitched by its Republican chair, Rand Paul of Kentucky, as an investigation into the origins of the Covid pandemic. It quickly became a forum for recrimination of a once-leading US government scientist by Republican senators. Continue reading...
Culture
Arcángel & Bad Bunny’s ‘Me Acostumbré’ Surpasses 1 Billion Views on YouTube
This marks Bad Bunny's 20th video to enter the Billion Views Club.
Culture
Ariana Grande Says ‘Petal’ Showcases a Side of Her You’ve Never Seen Before: ‘Unfiltered Rage’
"I usually do a lot of rewrites and make things a little kinder," she said. "This time, I didn't."
Technology
Arkansas Hospital to Pay $105K for Discrimination Against Male Employee
Northwest Arkansas Hospitals, LLC will pay more than $100,000 in compensatory and punitive damages to a former male employee after a jury found in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in a sex discrimination lawsuit, the federal …
Technology
Artists are lawyering up against AI slop, and some are even winning
When The Atlantic published a searchable dataset of works used to train AI, Kirk Wallace Johnson, like a lot of artists, looked for his name out of curiosity. And, like a lot of artists, he found it. Essentially, his books, like The Feather Thief and The Fishermen and the Dragon - nonfiction tomes that he […] Artists whose work has been co-opted by AI are taking to court. | Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge When The Atlantic published a searchable dataset of works used to train AI, Kirk Wallace Johnson, like a lot of artists, looked for his name out of curiosity. And, like a lot of artists, he found it. Essentially, his books, like The Feather Thief and The Fishermen and the Dragon - nonfiction tomes that he spent "five to six years researching, writing, and investigating" - had been pirated and fed to a chatbot. He says he felt a "cocktail" of emotions: "anger over the brazenness of
California
As 'Children of Blood and Bone' trailer drops, director tells why she turned down the film twice
As the first trailer for 'Children of Blood and Bone' drops, director Gina Prince-Bythewood shares why it took three offers to get her on board.
Technology
Asian technology stocks extend sell-off with SoftBank down 10% as AI plays take a hit
Chinese internet stocks listed in Hong Kong bucked the broader regional weakness with Tencent, Meituan, Baidu and Kuaishou all trading higher.
Technology
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Some companies reportedly using leaderboards for employees who used the most AI in their work Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Software firm Atlassian has sought to tighten tracking of its staff’s AI spending by introducing “wallets” with monthly caps of up $2,000 for each employee, amid an explosion in costs at other tech companies. The move by Atlassian, which recently cited AI as part of the reason behind cutting 1,600 staff, bucks the trend of others in the tech sector who encouraged employees to use as much of the technology as possible, dubbed “tokenmaxxing”. Some companies have reportedly introduced leaderboards for employees who used the most AI in their work. Continue reading...
Technology
Audi continues U.S. product push with three-row Q9 SUV
Audi sales have struggled in the U.S. over the last several quarters. The brand has been hit by tariffs and a market shift away from EVs. New product may help.
Technology
BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.
Technology
BTS Say No to the 2027 Grammys
“We hope our music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language,” the group shared
Technology
BTS Won’t Submit Comeback Album for Consideration at 2027 Grammys
The group expressed "hope that music can be heard and loved by itself rather than being divided by region or language" after the introduction of a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category
Culture
BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop prize
K-pop superstars will not submit Arirang album or its songs for 2027 ceremony BTS, the biggest pop act in east Asia, have withdrawn themselves from the 2027 Grammy awards, intimating that their decision is due to the addition of a new award for best Asian pop music performance. Writing on Instagram, each of the South Korean group’s seven members said: “We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year. I hope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language.” Continue reading...
Technology
BTS withdraw from Grammys, a month after Asian pop prize introduced
All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.
California
BTS won't submit music for Grammys, after new Asian music category introduced
The seven members of BTS each shared the same message across their social media Wednesday, announcing the news.
Technology
BTS' concerts have been so successful, it's now bad for its own agency Hybe's shares
Shares of Hybe tanked 16.09% on Tuesday, marking its worst day since June 2022. It then extended losses to tumble as much as 16.31% on Wednesday.
Culture
BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Surges on Charts After New Vinyl Drop
The former No. 1 jumps back into the top 10 on Top Album Sales, Vinyl Albums and the Billboard 200.
Technology
Banijay Entertainment First-Half Revenue Drops 2 Percent in First Post-All3Media Deal Update
The company's live events business posted a 49.8 percent revenue gain, driven by the FIFA World Cup and the Winter Olympics.
Technology
Barbie Is Dressed to the Nines in Mattel’s 2026 Holiday Collection
The doll — offered with a collectible Ken companion — looks dazzling in her bold-red gown, matching pumps, and drop earrings.
California
Beehive Block Party and beyond: SoLa and Live Nation train entertainment's next generation
South Los Angeles youth planned the 2026 Beehive Block Party through the SoLa Live Accelerator, a partnership program between the SoLa Foundation and Live Nation that trains aspiring live entertainment professionals.
Culture
Billy Liar review – Tom Courtenay is superb in classic study of a young man and his quixotic dreams
Courtenay gives a beautiful performance as the undertaker’s clerk who nurses preposterous ambitions. But the film is too quick to surrender them This is John Schlesinger’s much-loved British comedy from 1963, based on the 1959 novel by Keith Waterhouse, itself part of the now almost forgotten Angry Young Man movement of which John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger and Kingsley Amis’s Lucky Jim were the other two classic texts – though perhaps it is really only Osborne’s hero who is actually angry. Tom Courtenay plays Billy, a cheeky, naughty young man who is as daft as a brush and lives semi-permanently inside his own Walter Mitty-ish fantasy world. (Amis’s Jim Dixon had his own propensity to indulge in micro-imagined situations to get him out of whatever mortifying little class-based humiliations he found himself in.) Billy lives at home in Yorkshire with his mum and dad and works as an unde
Global
Blanche's nomination delayed as Cornyn, Tillis seek assurances on Trump-IRS settlement
Todd Blanche's nomination to become attorney general stalled Wednesday as lawmakers scrapped a planned committee vote after key Republicans demanded more assurances about the settlement of President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Global
Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece
Police Scotland confirmed they are liaising with authorities after the woman was reportedly discovered by a homeless man in Athens earlier this month.
Technology
Bono Remembers ‘Voice of the Streets’ Glen Hansard
U2 frontman often participated in the Christmas Eve Busk, which Hansard organized in Dublin
Technology
Bono, Bruce Springsteen, and Cat Power Remember Glen Hansard
The Mountain Goats, Warren Ellis, Chris O’Dowd, and many others also paid tribute to the late Irish musician and Once star
Culture
Boutique Shopping Is Bouncing Back
There’s an anti-online sentiment bubbling in retail—customers want in-person curation, and most important, they want the feeling of a fashion hunt.
Global
Boy, 7, dies in hospital after beach tragedy
Musa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.
Technology
Braiding used to be low maintenance and budget-friendly. What happened?
Every time I get my hair done, I find myself confronted with rising costs, and dizzyingly long maintenance regimes Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up here This week, I tried to book in for some knotless braids at the last minute. I knew I was going to be writing about how the simple pleasure of getting a head of box braids is starting to feel increasingly complicated, and thought that it would be good to get some pictures of the process. Then, I found myself getting wound up as the subject of this newsletter began to play out on a sort of meta-level. When I decided to get my hair done for this piece, I knew that booking a next-day braiding slot would prove to be a kafkaesque task. My usual place asks that you schedule around a month in advance. My second option says that we’d need a “private room” to bring a photographer, bumping the bill up to £600. While trying to w
Technology
Brazilian Erotic Thriller ‘The Riverbank’ Boarded by Premium Films, MPM Premium Ahead of Locarno Competition Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based Premium Films, together with its feature film sales division MPM Premium, has acquired international sales rights to Matheus Farias and Enock Carvalho’s “The Riverbank” (“A Margem do Rio”). The atmospheric erotic thriller will world premiere in the prestigious international competition at the upcoming Locarno Film Festival, taking place in Switzerland over August 5-15. The […]
Global
Brief pause in Iran war ends with new attacks in Iraq and Egypt
The brief pause in the war with Iran appears to be over. President Trump used blunt language to threaten Iran with further strikes in response to new Iranian attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan. The war also appears to be spreading, with a new explosion reported in Egypt, and joint U.S.-Saudi strikes in Iraq. Nick Schifrin reports.
Markets
Brown & Brown Estimates Cost of Howden-Driven Talent War Could Hit $60M in 2026
Brown & Brown anticipates that the cost of the Howden-driven talent war for the full-year 2026 could hit $60 million – an increase from the $31 million it estimated last quarter. “Based on currently available information, we anticipate the full-year …
Global
Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care
The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.
Global
Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks
In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care.
California
CA’s privatized public defense leads to caseloads 3x the most basic standards, report finds
The report follows a CalMatters investigation highlighting problems with privatized public defense.
California
California accelerates and modernizes state hiring process, saving thousands of hours of staff time
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California
California fire season has been quiet. A heat wave could change that fast
A fast-moving fire near Yosemite and an incoming heat wave highlight a growing link between heat and wildfires.
California
California’s billionaire tax measure risks long-term growth for a sugar-high solution
Californians face higher living costs and new Medi-Cal shortfalls, but the billionaire tax on the November ballot is not the way to address those needs, a business association head argues.
Science
Can a heatwave cause trees to fall?
Don't sit under a tree during a heatwave - here's why.
Global
Canada’s worst wildfire season fuels calls for national agency to tackle threat
More than 900 fires burning in only G7 country without national emergency agency to coordinate response As more than 900 wildfires burn across Canada , prompting evacuation orders and pushing Ontario into its worst wildfire season on record , officials are renewing calls for the country to develop a national wildfire strategy through the creation of a federal agency. Canada is the only G7 country that does not have a national emergency agency that is mandated to respond to wildfires. Continue reading...
Technology
Can’t hear what’s playing on TV? It’s not your ears, it’s the flat screen. These affordable soundbars can help
Get rid of subtitles to hear what movies and TV shows are supposed to sound like – for as little as $130 I tested 42 pairs of wireless earbuds to find the best in the US, and I never want to listen to Fast Car again Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Your TV sounds awful. That’s not an indictment of your shopping skills, your budget or even the TV’s manufacturer. It’s just basic physics. The tiny speakers crammed in modern flat-screen TVs simply can’t reproduce the physical sound waves as well as the larger speakers in older TVs. And you don’t need to crave window-rattling action sequences to notice the problem. It also shows up in television shows, making dialog difficult to hear. Continue reading...
Culture
Cardi B Announces ‘Ah Ha’ Single Release Date & It’s Coming Sooner Than You Think
The single serves as Cardi's first release of 2026.
Culture
Caribbean Music Awards Makes Historic Move to Trinidad & Tobago for 2026 Ceremony — Here’s When They’re Happening
After three years in Brooklyn, the Caribbean Music Awards are heading to the West Indies.
Technology
Carvana stock falls 15% as auto retailer's 2026 earnings guidance misses Wall Street's expectations
Carvana said Wednesday it expects earnings of between $2.7 billion and $3 billion this year after reporting record quarterly results for the second quarter.
Technology
Casey Wasserman Says “I Leave With Pride” as He Sells Stake In The Team to Providence Equity
The mogul had kickstarted an auction for his namesake company after facing an artist rebellion.
Markets
Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert
Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.
Technology
Charlie Kirk killing suspect awaits trial decision from judge
As Tyler Robinson waits to hear whether he'll stand trial on capital murder charges stemming from the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Technology
Chipotle hikes same-store sales forecast as diners return for burrito bowls
Chipotle Mexican Grill stock has fallen more than 7% this year, dragging its market value down to roughly $44 billion.
Culture
Christie’s to Sell Monet Masterpiece From Durand-Ruel Collection in Paris
Durand-Ruel championed Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, Sisley, and other artists when their work found little support from critics or collectors.
Technology
Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary Blasts Paramount Warner Bros. Deal, Endorses Litigation to Delay Merger
The head of Cinema United is reiterating the lobbying organization’s opposition to Paramount Skydance’s proposed merger with Warner Bros., as well as the group’s support of litigation filed by state Attorneys General that has put the deal on hold. In a letter to theater owners on Wednesday, Michael O’Leary, who serves as CEO of Cinema […]
Science
Climate-fueled wildfires in Europe push emergency response to the limit
Crews are battling to control wildfires that have spread rapidly across parts of Europe, forcing the evacuation of more than 330,000 people in France, Spain and Portugal. Fifteen deaths have been reported and nearly half a million acres have burned. The scope and speed of the fires are pushing emergency response systems to their limits. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Ciaran Nugent.
Technology
Comcast Taps Social Media Reality Series to Tout Xfinity as Tool for Creators, Influencers (EXCLUSIVE)
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Nothing seems amiss in this well-appointed home in a tony New York City suburb…except for the intriguing experiment taking place inside. Six college students who have cultivated their own “creator” bases have come here to compete against one another in challenges brought to them by Katie Feeney, the up-and-coming sports influencer who […]
Culture
Commonwealth Games 2026: day six – in pictures
We look at the best images from day six in Glasgow, featuring heptathlon, 3x3 basketball and boxing Continue reading...
Technology
Company at Center of Cyclospora Outbreak Complained to White House, Source Says
U.S. produce supplier Taylor Farms complained to White House and Food and Drug Administration officials about the government’s inspection process earlier this month, a source familiar with the meeting said on Monday, as Michigan reported a spike in cases of …
Technology
Contractor to Civil Servant: NASA Welcomes Ray Williams
Ray Williams’ progression at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, has uniquely prepared him for his new role. As part of NASA’s plan to restore core competencies by converting contractors to civil service, the New Orleans native and Grambling State University graduate now works as a supervisor for test operations support at […]
Global
Copenhagen’s famed Noma restaurant to reopen without founder Redzepi at helm
Denmark’s iconic Noma restaurant is reopening on August 5 without its founder, René Redzepi, at the helm
Markets
Cost of a Data Breach Reaches Record $5 Million on Average
Artificial intelligence has “radically shifted” the cyber risk landscape, and the average cost of a data breach has reached a record of nearly $5 million. According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report, cyberattackers are using AI and attacking …
Technology
Crocs and Famous Footwear Team Up Again to Show Their Charitable Side
The limited edition clog from Crocs and Famous Footwear will see a portion of sales benefiting foster youth through the Ticket to Dream Foundation.
Culture
Cuban National Sentenced for His Role in an International Alien Smuggling, Asylum Fraud, and Money Laundering Conspiracy
A Cuban National was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for his role in an international alien smuggling, asylum fraud, and money laundering conspiracy.
Technology
Cyberpunk 2077 packs a lot of fun into its discounted $20 price
Over the last few years, CD Projekt Red put a ton of work into fixing Cyberpunk 2077, squashing bugs, polishing content, and even launching new DLC in 2023, Phantom Liberty. As a result, this game has gone from a source for funny, glitch-fueled videos to a world I’ve returned to a number of times to […] CyberPunk 2077’s world is vibrant and dangerous. | Image: CD Projekt Red Over the last few years, CD Projekt Red put a ton of work into fixing Cyberpunk 2077 , squashing bugs, polishing content, and even launching new DLC in 2023, Phantom Liberty . As a result, this game has gone from a source for funny, glitch-fueled videos to a world I’ve returned to a number of times to live out my futuristic fantasies. A big discount happening across almost all platforms makes it a lot more accessible. Usually $59.99 for the standard edition, the game is priced at $17.99 at Steam . Its Ultimate
Technology
Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell will steal the spotlight from Yum Brands' earnings
Wall Street is projecting a strong second quarter for Yum Brands, but investors' focus will be on updates related to the cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell.
News
Cyprus' ethnic split must be resolved to stabilize a tumultuous region, UN chief says
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized that resolving Cyprus' ethnic division is crucial for regional stability
Culture
DJ Guetta leads tributes to electronic musician Kavinsky who has died
He had a hit with Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Markets
Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.
Technology
Datacentre projects face fees for grid access to ease connection queue, Ofgem says
Energy regulator’s plan would mean upfront fees or financial security via letters of credit, bonds or cash deposits Datacentre projects in Britain will be forced to pay hundreds of millions of pounds to plug into the power grid under proposals to tackle a growing electricity connection logjam . Ofgem, the sector watchdog, said it was taking action to discourage “speculative” datacentre projects from causing unnecessary delays to the grid connection queue, which includes hospitals, schools and housing developments. Continue reading...
Culture
David Jonsson, the New Black Panther, Already Has Superhero-Worthy Style
The actor was announced as the lead in ‘Black Panther 3’ this week—but David Jonsson’s red carpet style has already been giving true A-lister.
Global
Deep breathing: the asthma clinic buried 250 metres into an Armenian salt mine
Underground clinic’s fate hangs in the balance after government withdrew state funding For most people, spending hours deep underground in darkness would seem an odd prescription for better health. Yet every morning, a handful of Armenians descend 250 metres beneath the earth into an active salt mine where they spend six hours in cavernous chambers carved from rock salt, hoping the air below ground will help them breathe more easily. Continue reading...
Technology
Diane von Furstenberg to Be Awarded 2026 Couture Council Award From the Museum at FIT
The annual luncheon takes place Oct. 22 at Gotham Hall.
Technology
Disney Unveils Annual Halloween Shop With Costumes, Decor and Coveted Starbucks Cup
Haunted or not-so-haunted house season starts early with a limited run of character-inspired collectibles, costumes, clothing and toys.
Technology
Divided Fed holds interest rates steady, but three members voted to hike
Despite increasing support for a rate increase, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to leave the federal funds rate in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%.
Technology
Does Mature Skin Really Need a Toner? Dermatologists Explain
Are toners good for mature skin? Experts say yes, in order to to replenish hydration, support the skin barrier, calm inflammation, and improve ingredient absorption.
Global
Dominican Republic's zoo offers home for confiscated animals as seizures soar
Confiscated illegal and smuggled animals are finding a new life in the Dominican Republic
Technology
Don Lemon Signs Podcasting Deal With Libsyn in Move to Grow Network (Exclusive)
Lemon is planning to add more shows from outside creators to his network and explore distribution on news channels and more.
Technology
DoorDash Is Building Its Own Delivery Drones, Gains FAA Nod for Commercial Service
DoorDash Inc. is building its own delivery drones and has gained the necessary approvals to operate them commercially, the latest in its effort to delegate more orders to robots as a way of cutting delivery times. DoorDash, the largest food-delivery …
Technology
DoorDash is going airborne with new drone delivery division
DoorDash is launching a new drone delivery program called DoorDash Air. The largest food delivery app in the US said that it has approval from the Federal Aviation Administration that clears the way for drone delivery in the near future. DoorDash said it has received a Part 135 air carrier certification from the FAA that […] A Wing drone carrying a DoorDash delivery. The food delivery app company says it will build its own drones going forward. | Image: Google DoorDash is launching a new drone delivery program called DoorDash Air. The largest food delivery app in the US said that it has approval from the Federal Aviation Administration that clears the way for drone delivery in the near future. DoorDash said it has received a Part 135 air carrier certification from the FAA that enable it to delivery small packages via drone. Other companies to receive this designation include Alphab
Culture
Dua Lipa Reveals Her Curated Lineup for 2026 London Literature Festival: ‘We’ll Be Joined by Icons’
She will appear in conversation with punk-rock icon Patti Smith, poet and musician Mustafa and author Zadie Smith.
Markets
EU Plans to Sanction Record 1,600 Firms for Helping Russia
The European Union is planning to sanction more than 1,600 companies it says are helping Russia’s war against Ukraine, the most firms it has blacklisted in one package. The targeted companies have a combined annual turnover of more than $20 …
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Is Bangladesh’s Sourcing Story Out of Date?
A new report argues that fashion brands need to look beyond price and tap into Bangladesh's deeper sourcing ecosystem.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: McQueen Channels Noir Desire in Fall Campaign Starring Karen Elson
Shot by Glen Luchford, the new campaign also features Paloma Elsesser, Jacqui Hooper and Xiao Wen in a cinematic study of the brand's darker romantic codes.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Pomellato Taps Chinese Actress Yang Zi as Global Brand Ambassador
Yang fronts the Milanese jeweler's new Nudo campaign shot by Chen Man.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Rebuilding the Infrastructure of American-made Fashion
Fashion by Informa and the CFDA team up to advance local manufacturing and supply chain innovation.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Spooky Season Arrives Early in Petite Plume’s Home Capsule With West Elm
The luxury lifestyle brand's beloved Halloween prints now swath 15 new pieces of decor, bedding, and beyond. Here's how to shop before October.
Technology
Ear Detail 2026 Live Slate
Including a hometown gig on a helipad and festival slots at Making Time ∞ and Form Arcosanti
Global
Ebola outbreak is worsening food insecurity in eastern Congo, UN agency chief warns
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is worsening the region's food insecurity, according to the World Food Program's acting Executive Director Carl Skau who described the situation as a “crisis on top of a crisis.”
Technology
Elephants can relearn how to live wild after years in captivity
Researchers documented behavioral similarities between 11 rehabilitated elephants and their wild counterparts.
Technology
Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law to ban 'nudify' apps
Elon Musk's xAI, now owned by SpaceX, is challenging a law that would ban so-called nudify apps in Minnesota
Technology
Emmys: Michael J. Fox Set to Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award
The five-time Emmy-winner will be honored for his transformative contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy.
Technology
Evan Rachel Wood Says She’s Not Returning for ‘Practical Magic 2’ Because It’s “Not Following the Book”
In the 1998 film, the actress played Sandra Bullock's character's eldest daughter.
Culture
Exactly How Much Protein You Should Be Eating, According To Your Age And Stage
Finding the “right” amount of protein is more complicated than you'd think, says nutritionist Jessica Shand.
Science
Excessive time spent online linked to stress and worse mood – study
German study surveyed adults who engage in gaming, pornography and online shopping Spending excessive time online is associated with higher stress levels, worse mood, and greater neglect of other activities, according to analysis. The new study by academics at the University of Duisburg-Essen published in the journal PLOS One, surveyed 900 German adults in 2025 who reported engaging in gaming, pornography use, social network use, or online shopping at least once in the last year. Continue reading...
Technology
FIFA Faces Revolt Over $20B World Cup Sell Off Plan
Gianni Infantino is accused of trying to sell "the soul of football" over plans to sell a minority stake in the commercial business behind the Cup, with Joshua Kushner's investment company leading the search.
Technology
FLO Explain Why Their Second Album Is Called ‘Therapy In the Club,’ Talk Hanging With KATSEYE & Their Love For Ariana Grande | Billboard News
British girl group FLO discuss their upcoming second album Therapy at the Club, sharing how the project reflects their growth and more hands-on creative process. The group highlights key tracks including “Floating” and “Leak It,” opens up about honesty and vulnerability in songs like “Small Doses” and talks collaborations with Juicy J and kwn. FLO […]
Technology
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Complaint alleges telehealth provider shared consumers’ sensitive health information with third-party advertising platforms despite promising patient privacy The Federal Trade Commission, joined by Utah and California, by and through Los Angeles County Counsel, today sued Hims & Hers alleging that the telehealth provider shared consumers’ sensitive health information about medical conditions with third-party advertising platforms despite claiming its services maintain consumers’ privacy and deceives users about its billing and cancellation pract View Press Release
Technology
FTSE 100 hits record high despite AI sell-off
Strong corporate results buoy market as investors move money away from tech and semiconductor stocks London’s FTSE 100 stock index has touched a fresh high, driven by strong corporate results as investors moved money away from tech and semiconductor stocks amid the global tech stock sell-off . The UK’s blue chip index rose as high as 10,951 points on Wednesday morning before falling back slightly, its best level since 27 February, the day before the US and Israel began attacks on Iran and sparked stock market volatility. Continue reading...
Technology
Fashion Roundtable Calls on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Support U.K. Textile Manufacturing
The think tank has written an open letter to the prime minister calling for public procurement textile contracts to be awarded to suppliers who manufacture in the U.K.
Global
Fauci invokes 5th Amendment during Senate testimony on COVID-19 response
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who helped lead the U.S. response during the COVID pandemic, invoked the Fifth Amendment before a Senate hearing on Wednesday.
Global
Fauci invokes 5th Amendment right during GOP-led hearing on COVID origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's COVID response, repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right before a Senate committee on Wednesday. The hearing, chaired by Republican Sen. Rand Paul, was meant to probe the origins of COVID-19 and whether Fauci misled Congress and the public. Fauci called Paul's pursuit of him an "unhinged obsession." Ali Rogin reports.
Science
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in declining to answer questions before Senate panel
At a highly anticipated Senate hearing, Anthony Fauci evoked his Fifth Amendment right to refuse to answer questions about the Covid-19 pandemic and its origins.
Culture
Federal Jury Convicts New Jersey Man of Terrorism Offenses Relating to His Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
A federal jury has convicted Hadi Matar, 28, of Fairview, New Jersey, of attempting to provide material support to Hizbollah, a designated foreign terrorist organization, engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries, and providing material support to terrorists.
Markets
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
California
Feds targeted Latinos more after Supreme Court's racial profiling decision, report says
The report comes as recent court filings allege federal immigration agents in L.A. used racial slurs in body camera footage and text messages when referring to Latinos.
Global
Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan
Fifa has set a deadline of 19 September for member associations to access cash as FA voice disapproval of world governing body's funding plan ahead of emergency Uefa meeting.
Technology
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.
Culture
Former BIA Officer Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Lying to Investigators
Murrell Deela, a former Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) officer, was sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in prison for sexual abuse involving a minor and to lying to federal investigators.
Markets
Former Golden Globes owners sue Penske Media alleging fraud in acquisition of show
Members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association have sued Penske Media and others, claiming they engaged in fraud to acquire the Golden Globe Awards
Global
Former Iraqi diplomat on forces driving Iran war across region
For perspective on the effects of the U.S. and Iran trading strikes and the widening war in the region, Geoff Bennett spoke with Feisal Istrabadi, a former Iraqi diplomat and the founding director of the Center for the Study of the Middle East at Indiana University Bloomington.
Global
Four deaths at homeless shelter linked to serial killer to be reviewed
Triple killer James Desborough had stayed in the same homeless shelter, police say.
Technology
French Scientists Precisely Date a Paleolithic Cave Painting for the First Time as About 13,000 Years Old
The results show that sections of another painting were created during different periods, some separated by thousands of years
Culture
French music producer Kavinsky, known for Drive soundtrack hit Nightcall, dies aged 50
French authorities investigate death of musician who performed at Paris Olympics, but say ‘no suspicious elements’ at play The French electronic musician Kavinsky, known for the song Nightcall which achieved iconic status after its inclusion in the Ryan Gosling film Drive , has died aged 50. A police source speaking to French newspaper Le Figaro indicated that the suspected cause of death was a stroke. Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey, had reportedly been complaining of headaches in recent days, and he was discovered at home after a concerned neighbour alerted emergency services. Continue reading...
Culture
Fresh, Sun-Kissed, and Blurred—Minimalist Makeup Has a New Look
Experts walk us through the 10 steps to achieve the minimalist makeup look, from necessary skin prep to creamy blush and barely-there lashes.
California
From 'Star Wars' to samba, Cut Chemist rewrites L.A. hip-hop's playbook
After three decades shaping L.A.'s underground, DJ-producer Cut Chemist turns a lifetime of chance encounters — from Star Wars at the Chinese to São Paulo samba — into his sample-heavy, narrative-rich sound.
Technology
Full school day cellphone bans are more popular than ever
As schools across the country continue to implement cellphone bans, a new Pew Research Center survey shows they continue to gain support. Seventy-seven percent of US adults support banning cellphones in middle and high school classes, and 48 percent support banning them for the entire school day. That's the first time more Americans have supported, […] As schools across the country continue to implement cellphone bans, a new Pew Research Center survey shows they continue to gain support. Seventy-seven percent of US adults support banning cellphones in middle and high school classes, and 48 percent support banning them for the entire school day. That's the first time more Americans have supported, rather than opposed, so-called bell-to-bell bans. Two years ago, just 36 percent of American adults supported an all day ban. Across all age groups over 18 that were surveyed, most respond
Culture
Gaza strikes, a gymnastic backbend and yurt culture: photos of the day – Wednesday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Markets
Gen Z stays home almost every weekend because going out isn’t worth the money
Forget FOMO: Fear of financial regret is keeping younger Americans at home on Saturday night.
Technology
Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants fail
The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.
Technology
Glen Hansard, Frames Frontman and Oscar Winner, Dies in Motorcycle Crash at 56
The Irish singer-songwriter died in a motorcycle crash in the early hours of the morning in Dublin.
Technology
Glen Hansard, Irish Singer-Songwriter and Once Star, Dies at 56
The Frames frontman died in a motorcycle crash today in Dublin
California
Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter known for 'Once' Oscar win, dies at 56
Glen Hansard, a singer-songwriter who starred in the film "Once" and was the leader of band the Frames, has died after a motorcycle crash in Ireland.
Technology
Glen Hansard, Oscar-Winning ‘Once’ Musician, Dead at 56
Irish singer-songwriter dies after motorcycle crash in Dublin
Culture
Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter, dies aged 56 in motorcycle crash
Frontman of chart-topping band the Frames had huge success as the star of 2007 romantic drama Once Glen Hansard, the Irish folk-rock musician and actor who fronted the band the Frames and had Oscar-winning success with the 2007 film Once , has died aged 56. He died in a motorcycle crash in Lucan on the outskirts of Dublin, early on Wednesday morning. Without naming him, Irish police said he was treated at the scene for his injuries but died a short time later. Continue reading...
Technology
Glen Powell’s ‘Chad Powers’ Season 2 Sets Release Date, Drops First Look Photos (TV News Roundup)
Glen Powell’s football comedy “Chad Powers” is back for Season 2, which will release Sept. 3 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers. People are starting to catch on to the odd behavior of Russ Holliday, aka Chad Powers (Glen Powell) this second season, especially Coach Hudson (Steve Zahn) and Gerry (Colton Ryan). […]
Technology
Grace Under Fire: How Vetle Nærø Improvised When His Instruments Got Lost at the Airport
“The concert was going to be a more electronic set with my synthesizers, some gear. But they were lost at the airport,” the Norwegian artist tells Billboard.
Markets
Great American Escapes Coverage for Grocery’s Opioid Litigation Settlement
The Great American Insurance Group is off the hook for a chunk of a grocery chain’s $1.4 billion settlement in opioid litigation, a North Carolina court found in a case that hinged on the wording of the settlement and the …
Technology
Hankering to See Salvator Mundi? An Artist Opened a Museum of the World’s Priciest Painting in His Brooklyn Lobby
Elliott Arkin is known for mischievous art projects, and will soon launch a Salvator Mundi–themed cannabis product.
Technology
Harlan Coben on Bringing ‘Myron Bolitar’ to Netflix: “It’s Been Really Heady”
Filming on the show, based on the author's 12-book series about a sports agent, began this week.
Technology
Harvard Art Museums Tested Out Using Generative AI to Animate 18th-Century Painting as Part of Marketing Campaign
The test subject was François Boucher’s 1750 portrait of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, one of Louis XV’s mistresses.
California
Healthcare costs are surging. Taxing billionaires will help Californians keep their coverage
Regressive federal funding cuts have put a healthcare crisis on California's doorstep. Proposition 40 will make billionaires pay their fair share and bring relief to Californians, a nurse argues.
Technology
Healthy pregnancies and newborns are possible after CAR T cell therapy
Women who received treatment for autoimmune diseases with CAR T cell therapy went on to have regular pregnancies and healthy babies.
Markets
Heat Pushes Rhine Toward 36-Year Low in Risk to Energy Supplies
The Rhine River’s water levels risk dropping to an unprecedented low as heat waves grip Europe, creating a bottleneck for the delivery of coal and fuels inland while raising shipping costs. Water levels at Kaub, a key chokepoint for shipments …
Technology
Here Are the Albums With the Most No. 1s on Billboard Airplay Charts
The feat ranges from country to pop, including Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem .
Technology
Here are the five big takeaways from this week's Fed meeting
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday followed through on expectations for no interest rate change.
Technology
Here’s How to Watch MLS All-Star Game 2026 Live Online for Free
Keep that World Cup fever going with soccer‘s biggest and brightest stars taking to the pitch tonight for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game. This is the fourth time since 2020 that the North American league has faced off against Mexico’s premier soccer league in an all-star game. For 2026, the MLS All-Stars takes on the […]
Culture
Here’s How to Watch ‘Drag Race México’ Season 3 Online From Anywhere in the World
Don't miss the season 3 premiere of Drag Race México on July 30, and find out where to stream it online.
Technology
Hermès Q2 Sales Accelerate on Strong U.S. Demand and Leather Goods Growth
Sales were up 6.7 percent at constant currency as the Americas posted double-digit growth and leather goods showed continued strength.
Culture
Hermès Reports 6.7% Sales Uplift in Q2
Sales growth at the French house slightly accelerated in the second quarter.
California
Hiltzik: Republicans want to turn the clock back — to the red-baiting Fifties
Communism is so dead in most of the world that using 'communist' as a political epithet has an antique ring to it.
Science
Hospice’s Bad Reputation Amid Fraud Crisis Will Hurt Patients, Industry Experts Warn
While acknowledging that changes must be made to the hospice industry, health policy researchers and providers worry that negative attention and the potential for overly punitive regulations could put patients at risk.
Culture
How Did Multiple Podcasts Help a New Song by Magnus Ferrell — Son of Will — Go Viral?
This week's Trending Up looks at the breakout success of Magnus' "Asleep Talking," as well as a video-boosted collab between two rap crossover stars and more.
Technology
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon?
Science
How to see July's Buck Moon light up the night sky
July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky on Wednesday.
Global
Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta
Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, overwhelming border security
Global
ICE agents used racial slurs to refer to Latinos, videos and texts appear to show
ICE agents in Los Angeles used slurs to refer to Latinos, body camera footage released in court filings appears to show.
Technology
India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality
Technology
India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality
Technology
Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure
The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.
Culture
Inside the Neo Knitwear Boom
A new wave of knitwear designers is rising to meet demand for well-crafted, creative clothing.
Global
Iraq's balancing act is only getting harder as the war between the US and Iran widens
U.S. and Saudi strikes against Iran-allied factions in Iraq have put the Iraqi government in a delicate position
Technology
Italy’s highest court strengthens citizenship claims by descendants of Italian emigrants
Italy’s highest court has ruled that children born with both Italian and another citizenship do not automatically lose their Italian citizenship if a parent naturalizes abroad
Technology
JPMorgan, Schwab and UBS manage millions in Trump's $858 investment portfolio
JPMorgan, Schwab, UBS and Stephens Inc. are among the firms that have managed Trump's fortune in accounts worth at least $858 million, a CNBC analysis found.
Technology
Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake
At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday.
Technology
Japan's horror master Kurosawa's first samurai film arrives at US theaters
Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the Japanese director known as “the master of horror,” was a bit nervous about how viewers might react to his first samurai film
Technology
Jean-Pierre Dorléac, Oscar-Nominated ‘Somewhere in Time’ Costume Designer, Dies at 83
The two-time Emmy winner also had a long stint on the time-traveling series ‘Quantum Leap.’
Technology
Jeffrey Gundlach says the bond market is telling Warsh the Fed has to start acting on inflation
Gundlach said the divergent moves across the Treasury curve showed investors' skepticism that the Fed will ultimately follow through.
Culture
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: the secret to summer layering? Sheer bravery
Adding layers doesn’t have to leave you a hot mess – think sheer scarves and crochet with flashes of colour to elevate your look Perhaps I shouldn’t admit this, but I’m in two minds about summer dressing. Part of me believes summer is about joy, sunshine and good times, and clothes should embrace all of that. This woman loves Pucci and owns not one but two silver kaftans. The other part of me believes summer should be uncomplicated, laid-back and earthy. This woman never checks in luggage and has worn the same black beach cover-up for so many years it’s too threadbare to cover anything much. The thing is, either approach looks absurd if taken to extremes. Candy swirls, cherry prints and strawberry bag charms are delightful, but pile them too high and you look like a walking knickerbocker glory. And while white linen shirts and simple black sandals are chic, you risk looking a bit like yo
Technology
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
Ford had a great earnings night. Plus, earnings updates from memory giants SK Hynix and Seagate.
Culture
John Croft obituary
Codebreaker at Bletchley Park who later worked at the Home Office and became a successful abstract artist John Croft, who has died aged 103, was a codebreaker at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire during the second world war, and subsequently in London, where he worked on Soviet cipher systems used to send secret messages to European communist parties and sympathisers. Croft was studying history as an undergraduate at Christ Church, Oxford, in 1942 when his tutor asked if he might be interested in intelligence work. “The prospect, whatever that involved, seemed enticing and I gratefully accepted the opportunity,” he later recalled. He was subsequently interviewed in Oxford by Col John Tiltman, Bletchley Park’s chief codebreaker. “Tiltman himself appeared to me almost the parody of a regular army officer, with toothbrush moustache and rather clipped speech; as I was to discover later, he w
Culture
John Summit Leads 2026 Lost Paradise Lineup
Presented across the five days from Dec. 28 to Jan. 1 in Glenworth Valley, New South Wales, Lost Paradise is coming off four consecutive sell-outs.
Technology
Journalist details weekend spent with far-right Proud Boys
The Proud Boys were founded a decade ago, but the far-right group gained notoriety for being heavily involved in the Jan. 6 attack at the Capitol. Jen Golbeck, a University of Maryland professor whose research focuses on social media and online extremism, spent a weekend with the Cape Fear chapter of the Proud Boys. She wrote about the experience in Esquire and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.
News
Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit
A federal judge is concerned that the Trump administration has violated a court order by transferring several incarcerated transgender women to a segregated prison unit
News
Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit
The Trump administration has violated a court order by transferring several incarcerated transgender women to a segregated prison unit, an attorney for the inmates argued on Wednesday in urging a federal judge to enforce the order.
Technology
K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys
K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming Grammys
California
Kaiser used an algorithm — not clinicians — to triage mental health patients, a union alleges
n a complaint to state regulators, a health worker union alleges that Kaiser’s digital e-visit tool is used to screen patients for anxiety and depression without clinical supervision as required by law.
Technology
Kanye West Settles Sexual Assault and Wrongful Termination Lawsuit With Ex-Staffer
Lauren Pisciotta, West's former assistant, accused the artist of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a Sean Combs studio session
Technology
Kavinsky Dies at 50
The French touch DJ and producer who broke out with “Nightcall” from the Drive soundtrack died in Paris of a suspected stroke
Technology
Kavinsky, French DJ and composer of 'Nightcall', dies at 50
Kavinsky, the French electro-pop composer known for the track "Nightcall" from the movie "Drive," has died at 50
Technology
Kavinsky, French DJ-Producer Whose Chilly ‘Nightcall’ Defined ‘Drive,’ Dead at 50
Artist had resurgence after appearance at 2024 Olympics
California
Kavinsky, French electronic artist and 'Drive' composer, dead at 50
Kavinsky a defining act of the Paris electronic scene of the 2000s and 2010s whose 'Nightcall' track was key to the Ryan Gosling-led thriller 'Drive,' died of a suspected stroke.
Global
Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory
Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru’s president after a narrow victory in the June runoff election
Global
Kenya investigating unexpected deaths of 15 elephants in national park
Potential toxic substance detected in several of 15 elephants found dead in Kenya’s Amboseli national park Officials are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Kenya’s Amboseli national park. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said 10 of the elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before dying within two days. Continue reading...
California
Kin Expands Launches Condo and Flood Insurance Options in California
Kin launched two new coverages for California homeowners — condo (HO6) insurance and a flood insurance add-on to Kin home insurance policies. The condo policies are designed to account for wildfire mitigation steps a homeowner has already taken — including …
Technology
Kohl’s Corp. Installs a New Chairman
Wendy C. Arlin, formerly with Bath & Body Works and L Brands, moves into the top board role.
Technology
Laura Weir Aims to Take Fashion Beyond London and Into Cities Across the U.K.
Building on the BFC's 2030 vision, the new decentralization program spans six cities and aims to turn British fashion into a national cultural and economic asset.
Technology
Lebanese lawyers file complaint against banker who met with Israel's Netanyahu
Lebanese lawyers have filed a complaint against local banker Antoun Sehnaoui for meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week in Washington
Technology
Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive.
Science
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband resumes testifying about the day she killed their 3 children
The former husband of a Massachusetts mother has returned to the witness stand in her murder trial to testify about the day she killed their three children
News
Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina
Sen. Lindsey Graham is being buried in South Carolina, where a funeral in the state capital is drawing people who remember him as the son of pool hall owners who never forgot his roots
Technology
Lollapalooza, Daisy Chain Fields & Ocean Way: 2026 Summer Festival Season Is Just Heating Up
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast , we're talking about Lolla in Chicago this weekend and two brand-new festivals that lie ahead.
Technology
Lynette Howell Taylor Re-Elected President of Film Academy
The 47-year-old, who hails from Liverpool, England, is the 37th person to hold the office.
Culture
Lynette Howell Taylor Re-Elected President of Motion Picture Academy
Film composer Lesley Barber was re-elected vp and chair of the membership committee.
Culture
L’Oréal Group Sales Rise 6% in Q2
All regions grew in the quarter, while the company’s dermatological and professional categories led the way.
Culture
Man gets 6-month sentence for ramming car into Jewish group's NY world headquarters
A man has been sentenced to just over six months behind bars for ramming his car into the world headquarters of the Jewish group Chabad Lubavitch in New York City
Global
Man killed in landslide at Solomon Islands gold mine, police say
Officials have recovered a man's body from a landslide at a gold mine in the Solomon Islands
Technology
Mark Zuckerberg is planning a big push into personal AI agents
Meta is all-in on AI, and sometime soon, the company is going to make a big push into personal AI agents that can do things on your behalf. On Wednesday's Q2 2026 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg previewed a high-level vision of how the company is thinking about personal agents and what it will do […] Meta is all-in on AI, and sometime soon, the company is going to make a big push into personal AI agents that can do things on your behalf. On Wednesday's Q2 2026 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg previewed a high-level vision of how the company is thinking about personal agents and what it will do to make them viable for users - and how it will convince less technical people to give them a shot: Soon we will have agents that can work 24/7 on your behalf to help you achieve your goals and improve your life, your health, your relationships, your finances, whatever you want. The firs
Technology
Markets/Coverages: CFC Brings Affirmative AI Cover to Media Companies; Lockton Launches Global Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice
CFC, the specialist insurance provider, announced the introduction of affirmative AI coverage within its media policy, effective July 30. The update forms part of CFC’s wider program to embed affirmative AI coverage across its portfolio, ensuring customers have clear, explicit …
Markets
Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".
Culture
Mayor Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Puts Art World Heavyweights in the Spotlight
A database newly published by the New York City Department of Finance lists properties owned by David Zwirner, Marc Glimcher, and Steven Cohen, among others.
Technology
Megan Moroney Ends Concert Early Due to Illness: ‘It Hurts Me So Much to Disappoint You All’
The singer cut her Denver show after just three songs
Culture
Merck Mercuriadis to Deliver Keynote at Music Tectonics Conference 2026
The Hipgnosis founder and former CEO, who recently launched a new venture, will speak at the music and tech gathering slated for Oct. 27-29 in Santa Monica, Calif.
Technology
Meta Takes $2.4 Billion Charge for Legal Proceedings in Q2, Revenue Booms 28% to Over $60 Billion
Meta continues to post soaring revenue, but the Mark Zuckerberg-led company took a big hit in the second quarter of 2026 related to legal proceedings and layoffs. The company, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, said it took $2.4 billion in charges “related to legal proceedings” in Q2; it didn’t immediately respond to an inquiry […]
Technology
Meta misses earnings forecasts after Zuckerberg media push to promote AI
Stock tumbles nearly 8% after weaker-than-expected results, despite CEO’s blitz to tout positive effects of AI Mark Zuckerberg’s media spree touting the positive effects of artificial intelligence did little to cushion the blow of Meta’s second-quarter earnings, which sent its stock tumbling on Wednesday. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed published on Tuesday, the Meta chief executive expressed his optimism for a world where everyone has access to a super-intelligent machine. Continue reading...
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Meta shares drop as Q2 profit declines due to legal expenses and severance costs
Meta Platforms says its second-quarter profit declined even as revenue beat Wall Street’s expectations, as legal expenses and severance costs for recent layoffs weighed on its results
Technology
Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the firm intends to sell its AI tools to other companies for the first time.
Technology
Meta's stock plunges almost 10% on disappointing guidance, dwindling free cash flow
Meta issued a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast and narrowed its capex range for the year.
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Michael J. Fox Will Be Honored With TV Academy’s Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmys
Michael J. Fox has been tapped to receive one of the Television Academy’s biggest honors, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, at this year’s Emmy Awards. The org announced the news Wednesday, noting that the kudo was “in recognition of his transformative contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy.” Fox is already an Emmy nominee this […]
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Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $90B in revenue
Microsoft has posted strong quarterly earnings, surpassing expectations with significant growth in its cloud computing platform and a boost in paid AI users
Technology
Microsoft confirms Copilot ‘super app’ coming this year
Microsoft is working on an AI "super app" that combines Copilot's chat, coding, and agentic capabilities. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the app will span "both consumer and commercial experiences" when it launches this year. "Copilot is evolving rapidly from chat to Cowork to Autopilots," Nadella said. "This quarter, […] Microsoft is working on an AI "super app" that combines Copilot's chat, coding, and agentic capabilities. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the app will span "both consumer and commercial experiences" when it launches this year. "Copilot is evolving rapidly from chat to Cowork to Autopilots," Nadella said. "This quarter, we are bringing these Copilot experiences together, including code, in one super app… This is a major step forward, and I look forward to sharing more soon." Nadella's co
Global
Militants attack a Pakistani police post and kill 5 officers in a northwestern province
Militants have attacked a police post in northwestern Pakistan, triggering a gunbattle that killed five police officers and wounded about two dozen others
Culture
Ministry of Sound’s 35th Anniversary Lineup to Feature Kerri Chandler, Moodymann & More
The event will take place over the first weekend in October.
Markets
Minnesota Restaurant Owes $614K in Back Wages
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $613,037 in back wages for 46 workers after a federal investigation found a Minnesota restaurant failed to pay minimum and overtime wages as required by law. Investigators with the department’s Wage and Hour …
Global
Moment police officers set foot in 'horror scene' funeral home
Police discovered messy side rooms strewn with rubbish at the Legacy funeral home in Hull.
Global
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13
People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say
Science
More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
Technology
Movie Review: Anthony Bourdain biopic 'Tony' is just an early nibble at a culinary giant
The Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony” explores a pivotal summer in 1975 when the future chef-traveler worked in a Cape Cod kitchen
Technology
Movie Review: Olivia Wilde rules playful BDSM comedy ‘I Want Your Sex’
Olivia Wilde plays a famous artist and provocateur who initiates a relationship with a younger employee in “I Want Your Sex.”
Technology
Musk's xAI sues Minn. over first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technology
Elon Musk’s company xAI is suing Minnesota over the state’s first-in-the-nation law that bans “nudification” technology on websites and apps
Technology
My girlfriend is 62. Can she claim her late husband’s full Social Security benefit — or does she have to wait?
“Her husband passed away 10 years ago. They had been married for more than 20 years.”
Global
Myanmar courts sentence activists up to 37 years over election boycott protest
Courts in Myanmar have sentenced nine activists to up to 37 years in prison for a protest against last December's elections, according to an activist group
Science
Mysterious deaths of elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
Technology
NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program has created 18 new awards to support visionary ideas to improve aerospace technologies in areas ranging from the exploration of the solar system to understanding the universe. The 18 NIAC Phase I awards total $3.2 million. Each award provides up to $175,000 for a nine-month initial investigation. The […]
Technology
NASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse
On Wednesday, Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small corner of Portugal. NASA will stream the eclipse live with views across the path and interviews with subject matter experts through a variety of platforms. Learn where to watch online: […]
Technology
NASA Webb Explores Family Tree of Newly Discovered Distant Objects
Since their discovery by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope in 2022, little red dots (LRDs) have been the subject of great interest to astronomers. Understanding the nature of these extremely distant, compact red sources has been a puzzling scientific endeavor. One popular theory is that little red dots are supermassive black holes known as active […]
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NASA’s Curiosity Discovers a Field of Martian Polygons
Description NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this 360-degree view of an expanse of terrain covered in surface features called polygons on June 19 and 20, 2026, the 4,930th and 4,931st Martian days, or sols, of the mission. The rover has found polygons several times in the past, but never so many in one place. Across […]
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NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Discovers Field of Honeycomb Textures
As NASA’s Curiosity rover recently began climbing up a Martian valley nicknamed “Valle Grande,” it sent back images that were a familiar sight to mission scientists: honeycomb-like textures called polygonal fractures, each one about 1.5 to 3 inches (4 to 8 centimeters) across. The mission has spotted small patches of these geometric shapes several times […]
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NASA’s Curiosity Views a Sand-Capped Butte
Description NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this sand-capped butte, nicknamed “Miraflores,” estimated to be about 20 feet (6 meters) tall, with its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, on June 11, 2026, the 4,923rd Martian day, or sol, of the mission. The butte was left behind as surrounding rock eroded away over time, deepening the broad valley […]
Technology
NSF testing new Ph.D. model giving trainees academic and industry experience
Students working in fields eligible for NSF funding will be able to participate, including chemistry, engineering, and basic life science research that doesn’t deal directly with the treatment of disease.
Science
NYC Medical Facility to Spend $30 Million on Sex Abuse Prevention to End Criminal Probe
In a deal that ends a criminal investigation, a prestigious New York City medical institution agreed to boost its sexual abuse prevention program after one of its star doctors was convicted of abusing patients during a decade-long span and was …
Global
New UK leader Burnham vows to fix a 'broken' social care system
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to fix the "broken" social care system
California
New court documents expose Trump administration’s political targeting of Governor Newsom
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News Wrap: Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but some vote for increase
In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but three Fed officials voted in favor of raising rates amid ongoing inflation concerns and the spike in energy prices due to the Iran war, President Trump unveiled a $22 billion overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport in his latest effort to remake the region and the earthquake death toll in Japan stands at 18.
Technology
Nigel Sylvester’s Latest Air Jordan Collab Will Be on Michael Jordan’s First Championship Sneaker
Sylvester's storytelling with Jordan Brand continues on a new silhouette.
Technology
Nike was once China's sneaker king. Here's why its sales have fallen 30%
China was once Nike's fastest-growing region but the company has lost relevance among young consumers and ceded market share to smaller, domestic brands.
Culture
Noah Kahan Latest Musician to Slam White House For Unauthorized Use of His Music in Social Media Hype Clip: ‘Would Never Approve’
The singer adamantly took issue with the administration using "American Cars" in clip about Trump visit with autoworkers in Michigan.
Technology
Noah Kahan Slams Trump’s Use of His Song and Vows He’d “Never Approve”
The 29-year-old singer-songwriter commented on the president’s Instagram post to make his stance known.
Technology
Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using His Song in Trump Promo Video
The administration used Kahan's "American Cars" to soundtrack photos of the president visiting General Motors’ flagship test site
Technology
Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using Song in Social Media Post: ‘Would Never Approve’
Noah Kahan is the latest among musicians firing back against the White House for using their music on social media, responding to an Instagram post that utilized his song “American Cars.” The White House post from Monday featured images of President Donald Trump while visiting General Motors’ flagship test site in Michigan. After many fans […]
Culture
Norway’s Fay Wildhagen Is Taking The Independent Route For Next Album
“It just feels cool to try something new, and just go for it,” she says of her forthcoming independent album, which concludes a decade with Warner Music Norway.
Global
Norwegian teenager convicted for his role in murder-for-hire ordered by Iran-linked crime gang
A Norwegian teenager has been convicted of traveling to Britain to carry out a contract killing on behalf of an international crime gang linked to Iran
Technology
Oil prices jump more than 6% after Trump says U.S. will hit Iran hard
Oil rose sharply amid renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles.
Markets
Oil prices rise after U.S. and Saudi Arabia attack Iran-backed militias in Iraq
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts climbed on Wednesday on the risk of more fighting.
Global
Oil prices surge after Trump vows retaliation for Iranian attack
Global oil prices climbed 7% on Wednesday, crossing above $90 a barrel.
Technology
Olivia Wilde Celebrates Audiences “Breaking Out of Their Boxes” to Accept Age Gap Romances on Film
Cooper Hoffman plays the star's muse in 'I Want Your Sex,' the new erotic comedy from filmmaker Gregg Araki.
Technology
Olivia Wilde Teases Next Directing Project ‘Naughty’: “Way Bigger Than Anything I’ve Ever Taken On”
Wilde will follow up 'The Invite' with the holiday comedy, which she said is "a passion project and I fought and fought and fought to get this made."
Culture
On Top Of The World: How a Group of Norwegian School Friends Created One of Europe’s Finest Boutique Festivals
Presented in Luster, Western Norway, on an epic fjord, Bergtatt is one of Europe’s most specular and remote festivals, with a carefully-curated lineup. It's a big-hearted fest that does things differently.
California
Once high-flying PayPal becomes a takeover target as it attempts a turnaround
Stripe and Advent International reportedly made a bid to take over the payments company for $60.50 per share, valuing the company at roughly $53 billion.
Technology
OpenAI Models Accessed Cloud Platform Before Hugging Face Hack
The OpenAI models that hacked the startup Hugging Face Inc. this month also gained access to a customer account on the cloud platform Modal and used it to launch attacks, underscoring the broad scope of the incident. The agent gained …
California
OpenAI bot's rogue attack rattles industry leaders, policymakers and consumers
What will happen to the world if artificial intelligence bots break free from our control and act independently?
Technology
OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies
The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.
Technology
OpenAI’s rogue AI agent didn’t stop at hacking Hugging Face
The AI agent that escaped from OpenAI and hacked developer platform Hugging Face attacked other companies as well, OpenAI revealed on Tuesday. The update substantially widens the scope of an already concerning incident, which has alarmed industry insiders and fueled growing calls for stronger oversight on frontier AI systems. In an update to a blog […] The AI agent that escaped from OpenAI and hacked developer platform Hugging Face attacked other companies as well, OpenAI revealed on Tuesday. The update substantially widens the scope of an already concerning incident, which has alarmed industry insiders and fueled growing calls for stronger oversight on frontier AI systems. In an update to a blog post detailing its ongoing investigation into the incident, OpenAI said the wayward AI agent attacked several "publicly-available services" in its efforts to reach Hugging Face. "This incl
Science
Opinion: Prolonged hospital stays can leave children isolated. It needs to change
“The effects of isolation extend far beyond children’s time in the hospital,” writes medical student Anna Tsioulias.
Technology
Opinion: The VA could help America win the biotechnology race with China
“Together, HHS, the VA, and the DOD form a strong American innovation ecosystem — one that China and other competitors cannot easily replicate,” writes former VA Secretary David Shulkin.
Global
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.
Technology
Paul Newman’s Daughter Clea on the Charity He Built — and Why She’ll Never Retire From It
With the Hollywood icon's camp network for sick children opening its first venue in the U.K., his youngest child opens up about the impact of her legendary father's philanthropic behemoth: "Over all these years, I've incorporated [his] vision into who I am. It's really been a lifelong pursuit for me."
Technology
Pearl Jam’s Early Years Revealed in New Intimate Photography Book
Bassist Jeff Ament's Since Forever captures the iconic band in rare moments throughout the decades
Technology
People Moves: NFP Names Chamberlain to Upstate New York Team
NFP, an Aon company and property/casualty broker and benefits consultant headquartered in New York City, named Fran Chamberlain as senior vice president, risk capital. Chamberlain will manage relationships with new and existing clients and lead operational and strategic initiatives for …
Technology
Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against 'impostor' Wolfoo
A judge orders all videos featuring the popular animated wolf to be removed from YouTube.
Culture
Personal Problems review – an exhilarating lo-fi epic of Black working-class life in 80s New York
The director of Ganja & Hess, Bill Gunn, turns analogue video and improvisation into a work of startling intimacy, humour and emotional force In 1980, Bill Gunn, director of cult 70s horror Ganja & Hess , took on this quietly amazing micro-budget video project with author Ishmael Reed. It is an improvised melodrama in two parts about Black lives in New York, originally intended for television, and shot on analogue video. It is rough and ready, and the sound mix is sometimes very muddy indeed, but it pops with energy and life. The film anticipates by decades the world of shooting movies on smartphones, even though they were presumably wielding camera equipment the size of a briefcase. Moreover, the opening titles to part one are so basic that they look like a modern intentionally VHS-fetishist gag by someone like Harmony Korine. You could also compare the boozy scenes and overlapp
Culture
Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans Lead 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees: Exclusive
Tauren Wells will host the GMA Dove Awards for a fourth consecutive year.
Global
Polanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologise
The Green leader re-posted a photo of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt and the name Nigel.
Technology
Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post
The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.
Technology
Prince Harry media battle legal bill expected to cost millions
Earlier this month, a judge ruled against a group - which includes the Duke of Sussex and Sir Elton John - after they sued the Daily Mail's publisher.
Technology
Procter & Gamble revenue misses estimates as volume stays unchanged
Procter & Gamble reported quarterly earnings per share that topped Wall Street's estimates, but its revenue fell short of expectations.
Technology
Qualcomm to raise prices during memory crunch as chipmaker issues light earnings guidance
"Cost went up, prices are going to go up," Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said in an interview.
Technology
Queensland and NT reject Labor’s push to ensure that power-hungry AI datacentres use renewable energy
Federal-state stoush comes as rating agency warns that electricity bills could skyrocket Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queensland and the Northern Territory have rejected the federal government’s plans to mandate that AI datacentres use renewable power, rubbishing Anthony Albanese’s proposals to regulate the booming technology as “underdeveloped ideas that hand increased power to Canberra”. The latest federal-state stoush on energy comes as S&P Global, the economic rating agency, warns that power use from datacentres could rise five-fold by 2035 to 10% of Australia’s total consumption, and that a mismatch between delivery timelines for datacentres and renewable projects could lead to energy bills skyrocketing. Continue reading...
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RAD Diversified REIT, Inc.; Brandon “Dutch” Mendenhall; Amy Vaughn; and The Seminar Solution, LLC, Relief Defendant
RAD Diversified REIT, Inc.; Brandon “Dutch” Mendenhall; Amy Vaughn; and The Seminar Solution, LLC, Relief Defendant
Technology
Rachel Chinouriri Is ‘One Song Away From Crying’ and Just Weeks Away From Her New Album
British singer and songwriter will release her second studio album I Think I Spoke Too Soon on Oct. 16
California
Record-breaking El Niño could gut California's crab and salmon fleets
A super El Niño could wreak havoc on commercial fishing off the California coast. If the 2015-16 El Niño is any guide, it's not going to be good.
Global
Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time in its history
Fewer donations and higher demand has seen a supply shortage worsen, the American Red Cross tells the BBC.
Markets
Relation Acquires Wisconsin’s Mid-State Insurance
Relation Insurance Services announced their acquisition of the assets of Mid-State Insurance. The transaction went into effect on March 31, 2026; terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1986 as an independent life and health agency in Milwaukee’s …
Science
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Growing number of studies assessing whether heat training can help people prepare for scorching temperatures Even as summer temperatures soar, the sauna trend is booming , with some venues touting them as a way to beat the heat . But while experts have urged caution about sweating it out in hot weather, a growing number of studies are considering whether heat training could help people prepare for heatwaves. With parts of the UK experiencing their fourth heatwave of the year , the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued heat health alerts across much of England. The warnings follow an unprecedented summer, with western Europe experiencing its hottest June on record. Continue reading...
Global
Report on Jewish diaspora finds biggest rise in antisemitism in UK
The report also says 2025 was the deadliest year for Jews living outside Israel in more than 30 years.
Technology
Rescue teams face ‘race against time’ in search for trapped survivors as death toll in Japan rises to at least 13 – as it happened
Emergency workers are continuing their search for survivors in southern Japan after yesterday’s powerful earthquake ‘Race against time’: Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing An aerial view of a collapsed section of a bridge in the city of Yatsushiro after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture: Japan’s Mainichi Shimbun newspaper has been speaking to people at the Nippon Paper Industries factory in Yatsushiro, where a chimney collapsed on to the site. “I never imagined something like this would happen,” said a 33-year-old man who worked at the factory. “I never thought that the chimney could collapse. I’m worried about the people inside.” He was off duty and at home when the earthquake struck, and was unharmed. The names of those rescued and those trapped have not yet been released. “Someone I know migh
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Rescuers search for survivors after a 7.1 quake kills 18 in southwestern Japan
Soldiers and emergency workers are combing through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 18 people in southwestern Japan
Technology
Ride-Hailing Policies in New Jersey Must Provide PIP Benefits for Injured Pedestrians
Liability insurance policies for transportation network companies (TNC) in New Jersey must include personal injury protection (PIP) benefits for uninsured pedestrians injured by a TNC vehicle, New Jersey appellate court has ruled. Liberty Mutual denied an uninsured pedestrian coverage after …
Culture
Rock the Ryman Returns With Wynonna, YOLA & More: See the Lineup So Far
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Oates will host the second annual event on Sept. 1.
Technology
Rogue OpenAI agent that hacked startup tried to attack other firms
ChatGPT developer says activity by autonomous tool was not at severity or scale of what occurred at Hugging Face OpenAI has revealed that a cyber-attack carried out by a rogue AI agent had more than one victim. The ChatGPT developer said the agent – an autonomous tool able to carry out sequences of commands without human help – had located and used logins to access four other unnamed “publicly-available services” in addition to the US startup Hugging Face. Continue reading...
Global
Rotten fish sauce that has stunk up a small Canadian town is finally being removed
The townspeople of St. Mary’s can now breathe a sigh of relief
Technology
Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss'
The Doctor Who writer spoke about the death of Andrew Smith, who died in 2018 from a brain tumour.
Global
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for recruitment by Ukraine's secret service.
Technology
Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism and puts him on wanted list
Russia has charged Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list
Technology
Ryan Murphy Reveals ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Brings Together All Previous Seasons: “It’s Like the Avengers”
The co-creator confirmed that franchise favorites Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Jessica Lange are reprising multiple of their past roles in the anthology series.
Technology
SK Hynix shares tank as exponential earnings growth fails to satisfy AI-charged expectations
SK Hynix shares fell as exponential profit and revenue growth failed to meet analysts' lofty expectations for a darling of the artificial intelligence sector.
Technology
STAT+: Clinical chatbots are taking medicine by storm. Should doctors trust them?
As LLMs compete for doctors' attention, some developers say the science of benchmarking their AI tools for safety and accuracy is flawed.
Science
STAT+: End of Medicare drug subsidy gives Democrats new attack line on rising out-of-pocket costs
The White House decision to end a Medicare drug subsidy plays into Democratic arguments ahead of the midterms.
Science
STAT+: FDA expert panel recommends against approval of Capricor’s Duchenne drug
STAT is live-blogging an FDA meeting on Capricor Therapeutics’ treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which has been the subject of a contentious regulatory review.
Technology
STAT+: Hims misled consumers and violated their privacy, FTC alleges in a lawsuit
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued telehealth company Hims & Hers alleging business practices that agency says misled consumers.
Technology
STAT+: In the biotech industry, a most-wanted fugitive was long hiding in plain sight
Ronald Fischer, a most-wanted fugitive, was long hiding in the biotech industry in plain sight, and using an alias more extensively than has been previously reported.
Technology
STAT+: Latigo reports mid-stage success for would-be rival to Vertex’s pain drug Journavx
Latigo Biotherapeutics published positive data for an acute-pain drug meant to rival a Vertex medicine already on the market
Technology
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a fugitive who became a biotech exec, a hospital suing Lilly, and more
The discovery that a fugitive had been working under an alias in the biotech industry prompted a question: How did he evade scrutiny for two decades?
Technology
STAT+: Why benchmarking clinical LLMs from OpenEvidence, Doximity is complicated
In this edition of AI Prognosis: A conversation about benchmarking leading clinical chatbots, investor view on AI in biopharma, and more.
Global
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences
Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.
Technology
Sam Altman to meet with White House's Wiles this week ahead of AI framework deadline
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with a range of senior Trump administration officials, lawmakers and economists.
Markets
Saudi Arabia has a new, and pricier, workaround to export its oil
Loadings at a Mediterranean port have picked up as Saudi Arabia races to offer its oil to buyers through a lengthier — and more expensive — backdoor.
Global
Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.
Global
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
Technology
Seagate’s earnings are welcome news for the battered AI trade
The storage maker’s June-quarter results come in ahead of Wall Street’s expectations, and the stock rallies after hours
Technology
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump's director of national intelligence, replacing Pulte
Bill Pulte had been serving for months as DNI after Tulsi Gabbard resigned the post.
News
Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions after meeting with Zelenskyy
The Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Capitol
Global
Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on issues involved in college sports bill
Senate negotiators are working to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences over revisions to a bill designed to regulate college sports that sponsors want a vote on before the chamber goes on summer break next...
Technology
Seven For All Mankind’s President on Transformation Into a Ready-to-wear and Jeans Brand
The brand is making strides in diversifying its business.
Technology
Shein Says It’s Under FTC Investigation
The ultra-fast fashion company disclosed this in its IPO prospectus at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Technology
Ships stuck in strait of Hormuz pose ‘super-spreader’ biodiversity threat, scientists warn
Biologists say cargo ships stranded in Gulf may carry highly potent invasive species around the world as trade resumes The closure of the strait of Hormuz has created conditions for an extreme global biodiversity threat, with scientists warning that thousands of stranded ships could spread invasive marine species across the world’s oceans once they begin sailing again. More than 1,500 commercial vessels have been stuck in the Gulf since the strategic waterway closed on 28 February after the outbreak of the US-Israel war on Iran . An international team of marine biologists said that with the stranded ships remaining motionless, their hulls were becoming encrusted with marine life – from microbes and algae to barnacles and other invertebrates – that could hitchhike to ports around the world when trade resumed. Continue reading...
California
Sindicato alega que Kaiser utilizó un algoritmo, y no médicos, para evaluar pacientes con problemas de salud mental
En una denuncia presentada ante los reguladores estatales, un sindicato de trabajadores de la salud alega que la herramienta digital de visitas electrónicas de Kaiser se utiliza para detectar la ansiedad y la depresión en los pacientes sin la supervisión clínica exigida por la ley.
Global
Single women are outpacing single men in homeownership, but some face backlash
In the U.S., 20 million single women own homes, almost three million more than single men. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores why women are deciding to buy and the unexpected fallout some face.
Technology
Siobahn Day Grady Wants Everyone to Be AI Literate
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the skills employers expect from new graduates. In response, universities are scrambling to launch new courses, research centers, and industry partnerships that prepare students for today’s workforce. But building a cutting-edge AI curriculum demands funding and access to industry networks, resources that remain unevenly distributed across higher education. At North Carolina Central University, Siobahn Day Grady is trying to change that equation. In January 2025, Grady, an associate professor in the NCCU School of Library and Information Sciences , launched the first AI research institute at a historically Black college or university, or HBCU. The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) aims in part to help students and faculty across the university develop the skills needed to navigate a labor market increasingly transform
California
SiriusXM is launching an all-access sports audio subscription
SiriusXM's new Sports Pass will cater to sports fans of all kinds, offering live games, expert commentary and exclusive content.
Technology
Sizing Up the Sargassum Belt
Seaweed composing the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt hit near-record levels in June 2026, with the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America both reaching all-time highs.
California
SoCal's new Harry Potter train ride attracts fans, concerns local LGBTQ+ rights activists
"Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure" arrived in Southern California, providing theatrical performances on a moving train until Sept. 27.
Culture
Solo Sunny review – a rueful East German gem of ambition, loneliness and faded dreams
Konrad Wolf’s 1980 drama follows a singer trying to escape the drab compromises of GDR life, capturing the melancholy of thwarted ambition with warmth and wit The terrible sadness, tattiness and poisoned idealism of the old GDR is preserved as if in a time capsule in this East German film from 1980; it could be a kind of B-side to Bob Fosse’s Cabaret. The heroine, would-be solo pop singer Sunny, is told by her ungallant MC that she is no Liza Minnelli; Cabaret fans might well incidentally recognise here the brusque German word “bumsen”. Solo Sunny is the work of Konrad “Koni” Wolf, a director with an impressive and strange pedigree: he was a garlanded state-sanctioned artist in East Germany, much admired at the Berlin film festival, whose older brother Markus happened to be one of the highest-ranking officials in the Stasi. It makes Wolf the second most politically compromised German fil
Technology
Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?
Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.
Technology
Sour Widows Ready Jay Som-Produced Sophomore Album
Susanna Thomson wrote “Blood in the Grass,” the lead single from Sigil, for Babehoven’s Maya Bon
Technology
Starbucks reports strong quarterly sales and raises annual outlook
Starbucks shares have soared after the coffee giant reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit
Technology
Starbucks stock jumps as coffee giant raises full-year outlook
Starbucks posted its fourth straight quarter of same-store sales growth, as it continues a turnaround under CEO Brian Niccol.
Technology
Stassi Schroeder Debuts New Reality Show: When and Where to Watch ‘House of Stassi’ Online
Her latest — and most personal — TV endeavor kicks off with a two-part premiere on July 29.
News
Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated
A new U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated threat
Culture
Take the plunge! A deep dive into New York and other great American cities – in pictures
A new exhibition featuring work by Peter Hujar, Garry Winogrand, Edward Steichen and more paints a picture of a nation in motion Portrait of a City review – master photographers capture the US cityscape Continue reading...
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Takeaways from Anthony Fauci's COVID-era diaries
Dr. Anthony Fauci's private COVID-era diary became a focal point in a Senate hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul
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Teenage Norwegian 'hitman' guilty of UK murder plot
Johannes Natland travelled to Huddersfield to carry out a 'hit' in March last year.
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The 30 Best Art Museums in the US
Time to start checking these off your bucket list.
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The Beatles Announce Rubber Soul Super Deluxe Edition
The new box set features unreleased session recordings, home demos, and an 88-page hardbound book
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The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’ Due for Super Deluxe Treatment: Boxed Set Includes Stereo Remix, Session Outtakes and a Previously Unheard John Lennon Song
In the four years since deluxe versions of the Beatles’ “Revolver” were released, there hasn’t been much debate over what stood at the top of most fans’ wish lists: similar treatment given to “Rubber Soul,” the album that preceded “Revolver” in the group’s mid-1960s chronology. With just a little bit of delayed gratification, that hope […]
Technology
The Best Nike Sneakers Releasing in August
Including the Air Foamposite Pro "Camo" and Ja Morant's Nike Ja 4.
Culture
The British Royal Family’s Most Memorable Summer Looks Over the Years
Explore the British Royal Family’s most iconic summer style moments throughout the years, from breezy garden party dresses to polished polo attire. See how royal summer fashion has evolved.
Technology
The Bruin Theater in Westwood Village to Reopen: ‘It’s a Magical Place’
The Bruin Theater in Los Angeles’ Westwood Village is set to reopen in October, with the announcement capping a big month for the city’s movie lovers. Last week, Sony Pictures announced it will take over operation of the Cinerama Dome with Alamo Drafthouse running the former ArcLight theaters multiplex. Now the Bruin Theater, built in […]
Technology
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
Culture
The Dance World Reacts to Kavinsky’s Death: ‘The Funniest Person I’ve Ever Met’
The French producer died in Paris on July 28 at the age of 50.
Culture
The Devil’s Mouth review – Amazon’s shark thriller gives us just about enough to chew on
A group of holidaying friends get trapped in a cave system with a bull shark in a solidly entertaining b-movie lifted by a toxic central friendship We’ve officially reached maximum shark movie this year , with around six released so far and even more on the way and so the drop of yet another one, in the middle of Shark Week, begs a number of questions: is it in any way essential? Will anyone ever come close to matching what Steven Spielberg achieved with Jaws or, more realistically, Renny Harlin with Deep Blue Sea? How junky are the shark effects? And most importantly, at least for those of us watching the majority of them, is it more of the same or is there an attempt to do something even slightly new with the swim, stalk, slash formula? Trying something a little different is in itself extremely hit-and-miss because while I appreciated last year’s unusually striking Dangerous Animals fo
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The Great Lakes’ most emblematic fish could be consigned to history books
A delicacy for centuries and a key part of Native tradition, the lake whitefish has seen its population crash. Researchers know why … but stopping it is another matter From the basement of the Sandusky library, page 29 of the book Sandusky of To-Day proclaims the town to be the “largest fresh water fish market in the world”. Two pages later, an image of the lake whitefish, referred to as “Sandusky’s pride”, takes up the entire page. But the book was published in 1888. Continue reading...
Technology
The Nothing Ear 3A look great… and sound good enough
Nothing has had a strong visual identity since the Ear 1 were released in 2021 for $99 and challenged the notion that a highly featured headset requires a high price. The Ear 3A have the same transparent look as Nothing's previous earbuds, with a clear case and stem design accented by a solid-colored body - […] Nothing has had a strong visual identity since the Ear 1 were released in 2021 for $99 and challenged the notion that a highly featured headset requires a high price. The Ear 3A have the same transparent look as Nothing's previous earbuds, with a clear case and stem design accented by a solid-colored body - this time adding a striking pink alongside yellow, black, and white options. And Nothing continues to improve both ANC and audio performance. But the Ear 3A also share the buggy performance that has plagued Nothing earbuds. While $99 is an attractive price for them, be re
Culture
The Simple Exercise Jennifer Aniston Won’t Skip, Even on Vacation
Aboard a yacht with boyfriend Jim Curtis, Courteney Cox, and Pedro Pascal off the coast of Mallorca, Jennifer Aniston made time for a quick workout.
Technology
The Swimwear Trends Taking Over From Beach to Poolside
From sporty styles to swimwear with beaded accents, WWD highlights the four biggest swimwear trends of summer 2026.
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The U.S. wants Asia to use its AI — but China dominates cheaper models
The world's largest continent is becoming the center of the artificial intelligence race between the U.S. and China.
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The US government just banned Roombas
When the Trump administration announced yesterday that it was banning "advanced robotic devices" from entering the United States, the headlines were all about humanoids. But spying doesn't require legs - and neither does the FCC's robot ban. The robot ban will sweep up robot vacuum cleaners too, FCC media relations director Katie Gorscak confirms to […] When the Trump administration announced yesterday that it was banning "advanced robotic devices" from entering the United States , the headlines were all about humanoids . But spying doesn't require legs - and neither does the FCC's robot ban. The robot ban will sweep up robot vacuum cleaners too , FCC media relations director Katie Gorscak confirms to The Verge. It's not coming for your existing Roomba, and companies can keep importing and selling already approved ones. But the government claims that future foreign robots pose a na
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The Ups and Downs of Dating a Man in Finance
Olivia Rodrigo and Nicole Kidman are making private equity boyfriends cool this summer. Here are a few things to know before seeking out your own.
Technology
The campaign against Fauci and what brought him back before Congress
Dr. Anthony Fauci helped lead the White House pandemic response for Presidents Trump and Biden and is now retired from government service. He appeared under congressional subpoena and invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than 100 times during questioning. Amna Nawaz discussed the hearing and Fauci's legacy with Katherine Wu, who wrote "The Unmaking of Anthony Fauci" for The Atlantic.
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The dollar’s rally matters — but it still won’t help Fed’s Warsh win the inflation fight
A strong dollar is doing far less for the fight against inflation than might be expected.
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The week's bestselling books, August 2
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
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Think a 1% advisory fee sounds cheap? It is actually eating 15% of your investment returns.
Investing legend Charles Ellis says that most stock pickers are playing a “loser’s game.”
Culture
Three Chords And The Truth About Lies In Country Music
In this week's Country Update lead story, songwriters break down deceit in their lyrics.
Markets
Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.
Technology
Tim Cook’s last earnings call comes at momentous time for Apple with stock at record
Apple just hit a $5 trillion market cap for the first time, but CEO Tim Cook still has plenty of concerns to address on his final earnings call at the helm.
Technology
Tony Iommi Announces First Solo Album in 21 Years
The longtime Black Sabbath guitarist’s From the Dark drops October 23
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Tony review – knives out in tasty reheat of Anthony Bourdain’s memoir
Dominic Sessa stars as a conceited yet vulnerable young chef alongside Antonio Banderas – but the feelgood factor is compromised by what we know of the author For all the drugs and punch-ups, this is an unexpectedly sentimental coming-of-age story – or maybe origin myth – about the formative youthful kitchen experiences of legendary badass chef Anthony Bourdain. It is taken from the opening chapters in his bestselling memoir Kitchen Confidential; Canadian film-maker Matt Johnson directs and Dominic Sessa (the callow kid from Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers) plays the conceited, smug yet lonely and vulnerable young college student Tony. “Anthony” is in the future. It is the mid-1970s and Tony effectively runs away from home after failing to get a residential summer writing scholarship that he had assured everyone was in the bag. He shows up nearly penniless in the seaside vacation resort
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Trace Adkins Explains Why He Forgives His Ex-Wife for Shooting & Nearly Killing Him
"Yeah, that took it a little far, I thought," the country star joked of the 1994 incident.
Science
Trump Has Quietly Throttled an Agency Devoted to the Safety of American Healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants. AHRQ hasn’t issued a new one in over a year.
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Culture
Trump administration to end Medicare Part D subsidy program in 2027
The prescription drug benefit is used by millions of seniors.
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Trump asks SCOTUS to overturn $83M Carroll judgment based on presidential immunity
President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the $83 million judgment a jury awarded E. Jean Carroll after another jury held Trump liable for defaming her.
Global
Trump has singled out us Canadians for special treatment in his tariff war – there is no choice but to get nasty | Matt Gurney
The White House fails to understand that Mark Carney and Canada’s regional leaders can’t cave in to the US president: it’s too toxic to voters • Matt Gurney is a journalist based in Toronto Though many hate to admit it, Canadians have long wished for more attention from the US. Well, we’re getting it now. And it turns out that President Trump and some of his top supporters in the Maga movement don’t much like us. The first big hint was when he started talking about annexing us , saying we couldn’t survive without American support. But the most recent example of Trump’s dislike for Canada can be seen in his latest tariff policies. Canada was largely spared the impact of his “Liberation Day” tariffs in April 2025 by its pre-existing free trade deal with the US (and Mexico), but earlier this month, as expected, the US declined to extend that deal for another 16-year term. It’s now subject t
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Trump says U.S. will give Iran a 'beating' after surprise attack
Centcom in a post on X said that the attack originated from Iran, but all missiles were intercepted.
Global
Trump's new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience
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Trump, DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83.3M defamation award to E. Jean Carroll
The Supreme Court recently rejected President Donald Trump's bid to hear his appeal of another $5 million verdict in favor of Carroll.
Global
Two Americans convicted of murdering Canadian couple in Dominica
Daniel Langlois, whose animation software was used in numerous blockbuster films, was found dead in a burnt-out car with his partner in late 2023.
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Two Killed in ‘Extensive’ Flash Flooding in West Virginia
Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains in West Virginia last week, the governor’s office said. An emailed statement from Lars Dalseide, communications director for Gov. Patrick Morrisey, did not provide details on where the bodies …
Technology
Two rival AI super PACs are backing the same congressman. What gives?
The artificial-intelligence industry is following in the crypto sector’s footsteps in working to influence elections.
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U.S. bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China. Beijing quickly accused the U.S. of protectionism.
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US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks
Global
US joins forces with Saudis to strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq
Oil price spikes after flare-up of fighting and claimed Iranian attacks on three tankers in strait of Hormuz The US military said it knocked down an Iranian missile barrage and worked with Saudi Arabia forces to strike sites in Iraq that Tehran-backed militias have used to launch attacks in recent days. The strikes on Wednesday killed at least 20 members of a former paramilitary alliance that includes pro-Iran groups. In what Washington cast as “an attempted surprise attack” by Tehran, Iran had launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East, shattering a brief pause in fighting. Iran’s target was a US base in Jordan, Axios cited a US official as saying. Continue reading...
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US markets mixed ahead of Fed decision and oil prices jump as Middle East violence flares
Markets on Wall Street were mixed before the opening bell and oil prices jumped more than 4% after Jordan and the U.S. knocked down another Iranian barrage launched against American forces in the Middle East
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US markets mixed ahead of Fed decision and oil prices jump as Middle East violence flares
Markets on Wall Street were mixed before the opening bell and oil prices jumped more than 4% after Jordan and the U.S. knocked down another Iranian barrage launched against American forces in the Middle East
Technology
US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls again
The stop-start fighting between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia has publicly joined military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies
Global
Ugandan opposition figure Besigye collapses in the dock during treason trial
An opposition leader facing treason charges in Uganda appeared to collapse in court as he protested what he has long felt is personal injustice in the trial that is riveting this East African country
Technology
Ukraine claims major Russian oil refinery hit, hours after Zelenskyy, Trump meeting
Ukraine says its forces have hit two of Russia’s major oil refineries in their latest long-range strikes
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Ukraine has found a new pressure point in Russia’s wartime economy
Ukraine's drone attacks on Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries have ratcheted up the pressure on Moscow's wartime economy.
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Un juez envió a un médico a evaluar el centro de detención de ICE más grande de California. Esto fue lo que encontró
El Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas abrió rápidamente un nuevo centro de detención en una antigua prisión estatal de California el año pasado. Los detenidos ahora han presentado una demanda por falta de acceso a la atención médica.
Technology
Unauthorised airport car park grows despite stop notice
Customers says they returned from their holidays to find their cars damaged and dirty.
Technology
Understanding How Martian Auroras Are Made
This July 23, 2026, illustration depicts charged particles from a solar storm stripping away charged particles of Mars’ atmosphere, one of the processes of Martian atmosphere loss studied by NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission. NASA MAVEN mission scientists have found that certain types of auroras on Mars form in a similar way […]
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Uninsured but Undaunted, a Surgical Patient Searched the Globe for a Deal
When surgery became unavoidable, a man with no insurance shopped around for the best price for a hernia repair — and saved thousands by traveling out of state.
Technology
Unpacking the Growth of Give Back Beauty
Founder Corrado Brondi sat down with WWD to outline the evolution and next strategies of the beauty group, which grew tenfold over the last five years and is poised to hit the 450-million-euro milestone in sales in 2026.
Technology
VF Corp.’s Q1 Shows 1% Sales Increase, Excluding Dickies
The company’s Vans business continued to decline with a 8 percent drop, driven by global wholesale sales.
Markets
Ventura County DA Gets $900,000 to Combat Workers’ Comp Fraud
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office was awarded $898,840 from to investigate prosecute workers’ compensation fraud for the fiscal year. The grant, awarded through the California Department of Insurance, funds the DA’S Workers’ Compensation Fraud Unit. The unit includes prosecutors, …
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Verisk Buys McKenzie Intelligence Services, a UK-Based Catastrophe Analysis Firm
Verisk, the data analytics and technology firm, announced it has acquired UK-based McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS), a geospatial intelligence and event response company that specializes in global real-time catastrophe and conflict event analysis. Financial details of the transaction, which was …
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Vietnam’s biggest company, Vingroup, expands overseas as its home market slows
Vietnam’s biggest conglomerate, Vingroup, is expanding into global markets as business at home slows
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Vietnam’s biggest company, Vingroup, goes global as its home market slows
Vietnam’s biggest conglomerate, Vingroup, is expanding into global markets as business at home slows
Science
Viewpoint: French Climate Lawsuit Offers Window Into Next Round of Global Legal Fight
A recent decision by a French court requires a major European oil and gas company to report not only its own climate-warming emissions and those of its contractors but also those of its customers, who burn the oil and petroleum …
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Visa and other California companies announce almost another 3,000 layoffs
Visa, Uber, Patreon and Intel announced more than 2,800 layoffs in the Bay Area, from Santa Clara engineering hubs to San Francisco offices, citing restructurings, automation and shifting business priorities.
Culture
WATCH: 'Jumanji,' BTS and wedding drama top the pop culture buzz
ABC News' Rocsi Diaz breaks down the latest entertainment headlines, from the new 'Jumanji' trailer to BTS’ Grammys decision.
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WATCH: Can a spreadsheet help you find love?
ABC News' Morgan Norwood reports on how some singles are using spreadsheets to find the perfect match.
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WATCH: EBay to pay nearly $56M to couple over stalking lawsuit
David and Ina Steiner filed a lawsuit alleging they were the victims of a "systematic campaign to emotionally and psychologically torture" the pair "in order to stifle their reporting on eBay."
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WATCH: Fauci invokes 5th Amendment in GOP-led hearing about COVID-19 origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WATCH: Howard University president on enrollment scandal
Interim president Dr. Wayne Frederick discusses what happened and what’s next after more than 500 incoming freshmen learned they were no longer enrolled at Howard University.
Culture
WATCH: Latest fitness fashion trends
Fitness expert and coach Ciara Lucas shares the latest activewear trends and workout styles for the gym, the court and outdoor activities.
Global
WATCH: New Mega Millions winner overnight
The winning ticket for the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Florida.
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WATCH: Older Americans over 60 lost nearly $8 billion to scammers in 2025
Scammers are after considerable assets built over a retiree's lifetime.
Global
WATCH: Pepper-spraying drones to help stop school shooters sparks debate
Several schools across the country are set to install pepper-spraying drones as part of a new effort to protect kids from active school shooting attacks.
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WATCH: Renovations uncover wallet lost decades ago with cherished family photos inside
More than five decades ago, librarian Kathleen Regan lost her wallet at Lowell High School in Massachusetts. Now, 54 years later, workers found the lost item and returned it to her grateful family.
Global
WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham returns home for South Carolina funeral
Friends remembered him as someone who never stopped working for the state he loved.
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WATCH: Sen. Paul says he will hold a contempt vote after Fauci invokes 5th Amendment
Through the hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions, citing Sen. Rand Paul's previous comments about wanting to incarcerate him.
Technology
WATCH: Trump, Duffy announce $22.5 billion Dulles Airport renovation
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport that will end the use of the widely disliked "people movers," the mobile lounges that have been used for decades to shuttle travelers to and from the main terminal.
Technology
Warren probes Pentagon program to hire highly paid private sector workers
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said she is concerned about a Pentagon program to pay high salaries to Wall Street recruits.
California
Waymo's noisy Santa Monica charging stations ordered to close overnight — for now
A judge ordered Waymo to stop overnight use of Santa Monica charging stations following complaints that the autonomous vehicle company's round-the-clock operation is besieging nearby residents with noise, light and traffic.
Global
Welcome to America, where you’re never quite sure if your senator is dead or not | Arwa Mahdawi
Is it normal for a sitting senator to have to routinely submit proofs of life to a public who suspect he might be braindead? Just asking for 340 million friends Is it normal for a sitting senator to have to routinely submit proofs of life to a public who suspect he might be braindead? Just asking for 340 million friends in the US. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized for a medical event on 14 June and we are now in week six of What on Earth Is Going on With Mitch? – a mystery that has riveted the nation. According to McConnell’s team there isn’t actually a mystery at all. The 84-year-old is doing great, they want us to know. So great that they have now released two photos to prove it. Continue reading...
Culture
We’re All on a Mediterranean Beauty Diet This Summer. Here’s Why
Mediterranean beauty brands are uniquely poised to benefit from the touch grass movement, with shoppers actively seeking natural, anti-inflammatory ingredients and minimalist routines.
Technology
We’re running out of reasons to ignore AI safety
Earlier this month, OpenAI gave several of its AI models a task: complete a test designed to measure their cybersecurity capabilities. It put the systems in a sandboxed environment without an internet connection and set them off to work. What happened next is almost laughably silly - but also, as Adam Gleave, cofounder and CEO […] Earlier this month, OpenAI gave several of its AI models a task: complete a test designed to measure their cybersecurity capabilities. It put the systems in a sandboxed environment without an internet connection and set them off to work. What happened next is almost laughably silly - but also, as Adam Gleave, cofounder and CEO of AI safety organization FAR.AI, put it, "a visceral example of how misaligned AI could cause harm." According to OpenAI, the models escaped the sandbox meant to contain them, moved through the company's internal systems, found a r
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What happens here has a big impact on your money
BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.
Global
What should replace the American-led world order? | Aslı Bâli and Samuel Moyn
The task now is to stop mourning the old order and build the foundations of the new multipolar world America is in decline. And so is Pax America: the American-led world order. While there are many genuine dangers of American decline, there has never been a better chance to say clearly how much the unipolar order always left to be desired, and to imagine a multipolar world that might secure peace better than the old order ever did. Idealizing the American peace since 1945 and its “rules-based international order” – a phrase that came into common use only decades later, but never mind – is a misguided response to our current situation. Continue reading...
Technology
What’s Coming to Tubi in August 2026
Tubi is expanding its 2026 rollout with a wide range of film and TV titles arriving throughout August. The free, ad-supported streamer is adding hundreds of movies and series spanning various genres, from action-packed blockbusters and popular romantic comedies to arthouse dramas and chilling horror flicks. Highlights this month include “Problemista” starring Julio Torres and […]
Technology
What’s the catch with the Apple Upgrade program?
Apple's new Upgrade program is here, allowing you to lease select models of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches with a relatively low monthly payment. The company promises you won't pay more than the full price of the device over the course of the one- to three-year lease, and in some cases, you'll pay hundreds of […] Apple's new Upgrade program is here, allowing you to lease select models of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches with a relatively low monthly payment. The company promises you won't pay more than the full price of the device over the course of the one- to three-year lease, and in some cases, you'll pay hundreds of dollars less. The basics of the program make it sound like an amazing deal… so surely there must be a catch, right? The answer basically depends on how you use the Upgrade Program. At least with current pricing, a diligent user really should be able to make a mo
Technology
Why America's super rich have embraced the appeal of British soccer teams
American investors now control more than half the Premier League. CNBC examines why U.K. soccer clubs have become attractive long-term assets.
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Why Brokerages Are Adding Workflow Layers Without Replacing Their AMS
The data is in the system. The work is still in email. Here is why that gap persists and what actually closes it. Most brokerages running a well-configured AMS have the same experience. The system holds years of policy data, …
Technology
Why This Nashville Indie-Rock Band Is Singing About ‘Jane Fonda’
Lombardy are helping foster Music City’s indie scene with irreverent songs and an unpredictable live show
Culture
Why Yes, Red Is a Neutral!
Feel free to disagree, but red can be paired with just about anything—whether brown, pink, or even green.
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Why confide in AI? Teens open up on why they trust chatbots
Why turn to artificial intelligence rather than a friend? For young people, it often comes down to not having to worry about what a peer or a parent thinks. That’s one takeaway from a new report by San Francisco-based Hopelab and the Harvard Graduate School of Education, which surveyed 30 people between 14 and 22 […]
Technology
Why shareholders are suing Novo Nordisk over next-generation weight-loss drug
Investors claim Novo Nordisk misled the market about CagriSema's tolerability, after disappointing clinical trial results wiped billions off its market cap.
Markets
Why the USO oil ETF is a better buy than crude futures as the Iran war rages
The United States Oil Fund has climbed by 58% since the start of the Iran war, more than double the gain of WTI crude futures.
Technology
Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America
Experts say the world is experiencing two opposing fire trends because of human impact
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Wildfires are raging – and the world has junked 45 climate pledges. Disaster looms, and little wonder | Bill McGuire
Five years ago, I wrote an open letter asking climate scientists to speak out against fossil fuels. Now governments are in retreat, it is surely time to act France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins Such is the astonishing scale of the wildfires burning at the gates of Bordeaux and Madrid , that if they had happened 20 – even 10 – years back, they may well have shocked the world into taking action on the climate crisis. But like the proverbial frog in a pot of slowly heating water, we have become inured; not only to the ever more devastating impacts of climate breakdown, but increasingly to the actions needed to bring global heating to heel. Even as more than 35,000 wildfires rage across the surface of our world, and as we continue to rewind our planet’s climate so it resembles hotter episodes from its distant past , governments and trading blocs are ve
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Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry
Wildfires near Bordeaux are hurting the wine region's economy
Technology
Willie Nelson Lashes Out at AI Data Center Construction in Texas: ‘Loud, Water-Thieving, Light Polluting’
The country icon is concerned that the water and energy-swallowing centers are an existential threat to his hometown of Abbott, Texas.
Technology
Willie Nelson Voices Concern About ‘Data Centers Invading Our Land’
"The strength of rural America has never come from big industrial footprints," the musician wrote. "It comes from generations of people, open spaces, local businesses, and a connection to the land"
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Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state's primary are not allowed to void those and request a new one, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Technology
Wisconsin's appeals court overturns ruling that had restored collective bargaining power
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have suffered a legal setback as they seek to regain the collective bargaining rights they lost 15 years ago
Technology
World Cup Boycott Proposed as Opposition to Controversial FIFA Private Investment Plan Grows
Opposition is growing in the soccer world to a plan by the sport’s governing body, FIFA, to spin off its events, principally the World Cup, as a separate commercial entity and invite investors to take a stake in it. The new company, FIFA Forward Enterprise, has been valued at about $20 billion. FIFA would seek […]
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Worth $5m? Visitors react to renovated Washington horse statues
The Trump Administration has regilded the Arts of War statues near the Lincoln Memorial with 23.75-karat gold.
Technology
Xbox outage shouldn’t have affected games on disc, Microsoft confirms
After the recent Xbox outage even blocked people from playing offline disc-based console games, Microsoft is trying to soothe concerns that you don't truly own anything under Xbox's license system. In a statement to The Verge, Xbox technology chief Scott Van Vliet says that while physical game discs are subject to licensing inspections, that shouldn't […] After the recent Xbox outage even blocked people from playing offline disc-based console games, Microsoft is trying to soothe concerns that you don't truly own anything under Xbox's license system. In a statement to The Verge , Xbox technology chief Scott Van Vliet says that while physical game discs are subject to licensing inspections, that shouldn't have prevented them from working during this week's outage, or while consoles are offline. "We're looking into reports that some players were unable to access games using discs as e
Technology
Xbox revenue drops 10 percent as Microsoft’s cloud and AI business surges
Xbox is having yet another tough quarter, as revenue from content and services like its Game Pass subscription dipped 10 percent over the past few months. At the same time, Xbox hardware sales declined 13 percent, according to Microsoft's fourth-quarter earnings report released on Wednesday. The news comes just weeks after Xbox head Asha Sharma […] Xbox is having yet another tough quarter, as revenue from content and services like its Game Pass subscription dipped 10 percent over the past few months. At the same time, Xbox hardware sales declined 13 percent, according to Microsoft's fourth-quarter earnings report released on Wednesday. The news comes just weeks after Xbox head Asha Sharma announced a "reset" plan for Xbox that included sweeping layoffs and the spinoff of four games studios, including South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games and Psychonauts creator Double Fine P
Technology
YES Network, MSG Networks to exit Gotham app for DAZN streaming service
The regional sports networks that air games for local New York and New Jersey teams, including MLB's Yankees and NHL's Rangers, will have a new streaming home.
Technology
YES, MSG Networks Will Move Streaming Sports to DAZN
The streaming rights to many of New York’s sports teams are traveling. MSG Networks and YES Network struck a new partnership that will make DAZN the exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming home of those properties during the 2026-2027 NBA and NHL seasons, a move that seems poised to end a digital joint venture between the two New […]
Technology
Yemen’s Houthis Consider Imposing Fees on Ships Sailing Through Red Sea: Sources
Yemen’s Houthi group is considering imposing fees on commercial ships sailing through the southern Red Sea, a week after declaring a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, regional sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The Iran-aligned Houthis on July …
Culture
Yoshitomo Nara’s First Show with David Zwirner Slated for October in New York
The show will take over the gallery's spaces on 19th and 20th Streets.
Culture
You can’t argue with 118 Brummies in their swimsuits: Attilio Fiumarella’s best photograph
‘I was thinking about the Terracotta Army when I took this shot of Birmingham swimmers in their local pool, which faced closure. They had to stand there for an hour, waiting for the sun to come out’ I took this image in Birmingham on 20 July 2014 – part of my first professional photography project. I had moved to the city in 2013 and I would pass this building every day on the bus on my way to the city centre. I remember looking at the facades and being impressed and intrigued by the three different entrances – what were once the first class, second class and women’s entrances. One day I decided to get off the bus and find out what the building was. The door was open, and a nice lady welcomed me in and started to explain its history. It is the Moseley Road Baths, an Edwardian-era community building. In 2014 the second pool was still operating but the gala pool, where I took this image, w
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You know him from 'S— My Dad Says.' Now, his sardonic debut novel is here
Before his viral Twitter feed launched him into a successful Hollywood career, a painful Little League error taught a 12-year-old Justin Halpern a lesson about passion that echoes through his new book.
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You think escaping a Cyclops is hard? Try outwitting a giant cave shark in 'The Devil's Mouth'
'The Odyssey' meets 'Shark Week' in Amazon Prime Video's 'The Devil's Mouth': the ultimate travel horror tale.
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Your worst fears about cultural collapse might be true – here’s what you can do about it
Writer Sarah Wilson argues we’re hurtling toward the same end as ancient Rome and the Mayan civilisation – but there’s plenty to fight for In Sarah Wilson’s new book, one page is mostly blank. It’s intended as a reprieve, a neutral space “for you to stare at for a minute while your feelings catch up”. You will need it. In I Eat the Stars , Wilson argues that the world as we know it is in collapse – and that we are too late to avoid the worst. Continue reading...
Culture
Zendaya on Beauty, Nostalgia, and the One Wellness Trend She Just Won’t Try
The actor sat down with 'Vogue' to chat about her whirlwind year, including a new partnership with Prada Beauty.
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Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: ‘When you’re best friends it’s easy’
The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.
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xAI’s last-minute scramble to stop Minnesota’s anti-nudification app law
xAI is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a law passed back in May that broadly targets "nudification" apps, claiming that the statute's punitive provisions leave the company with "no practical choice but to restrict Grok Imagine's image-editing features in various ways." The law, the company argues, violates the First Amendment. Back in January, […] xAI is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a law passed back in May that broadly targets "nudification" apps, claiming that the statute's punitive provisions leave the company with "no practical choice but to restrict Grok Imagine's image-editing features in various ways." The law, the company argues, violates the First Amendment. Back in January, Grok flooded the internet with millions of sexually explicit deepfakes , including images of minors . In another era, a content moderation disaster of this ma
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‘A Star Is Born’ Producer Lynette Howell Taylor Re-Elected Academy President
Lynette Howell Taylor has been reelected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, beginning a second consecutive term as the organization moves toward its 100th anniversary. Also elected to the 2026-2027 officer positions by the Board are: Lesley Barber (Music Branch), chair of the Membership Committee; David Dinerstein (Marketing and Public Relations […]
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‘American Idol’ Renewed for Season 25 With Auditions Kicking Off in August
“American Idol” has been renewed for Season 25. Auditions for the singing competition series will kick off on Aug. 25 with the virtual nationwide search “Idol Across America,” taking place in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. This first round of auditions will be with “American Idol” producers, who will then pass contestants on to […]
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‘An Angelic Presence’: Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Wilco’s Nels Cline Pay Tribute to Glen Hansard
Finneas, Cat Power, Rachel Zegler, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Warren Ellis remember the Irish musician who died Wednesday
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‘As Light as Air’ Is a Hypnotic Experimental Doc About Collective Ecstasy in a City in Pakistan (Locarno Trailer)
Umair Bilal's debut feature, premiering in the Locarno Critics' Week lineup, dives into spiritual life in Sehwan, Pakistan, a Sufi city where people "surrender themselves to a shared state of trance."
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‘Bloody Tennis,’ Tunisian Horror and a Surgeon With Kleptomania: Quirky Films at Locarno
Two fairy tales and a movie using scant dialogue that is inspired by the director's childhood experience of German reunification are also among the more offbeat-sounding offerings at the Swiss festival.
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‘Chad Powers’ Reveals Return Date and Season 2 First-Look Photos
Glen Powell's got a real Leatherface thing going this time.
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‘Chicago Fire’ Star Joe Miñoso to Leave Series After 15 Seasons
Joe Miñoso is leaving “Chicago Fire” after 15 seasons, a source confirms to Variety. The actor has played firefighter Joe Cruz on the NBC drama series since Season 1. He will appear in a handful of episodes in the show’s upcoming 15th season to wrap up his character arc. Miñoso appeared in the pilot of […]
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‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Left Film’s Set ‘Sobbing,’ Calls It the ‘Worst Thing I’ve Had to Live Through’ and ‘I Never Want to Hear About It Again’
Tomi Adeyemi, author of the novel “Children of Blood and Bone,” said the upcoming Paramount film adaptation of her book was “the worst thing I have ever had to live through” and “I never want to hear about this project again” in a five-minute video posted on Wednesday. Adeyemi, who co-wrote the screenplay for the […]
Technology
‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ First Preview Gets Standing Ovation After Cancellations
“Game of Thrones” play “The Mad King” finally launched previews Tuesday night after cancelling its first week of performances. The first ever run-through of the HBO/Royal Shakespeare Company co-production, which takes place before the events in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” series, earned a standing ovation from the enraptured audience. Addressing the crowd ahead of the […]
Culture
‘It sounds good next to almost anything’: how Choosin’ Texas became the biggest song of the year
Ella Langley’s country single has spent 15 weeks as US number one thanks to its retro-modern sound, a viral misheard lyric – and a boost from the Ella Fellas This week, Ella Langley beat a chart record held by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey . The country singer’s Choosin’ Texas has now spent 15 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, making it the longest-running US No 1 by a female solo artist for a non-holiday single. The previous record holders, Houston’s I Will Always Love You and Carey’s We Belong Together, were bombastic pop events, the sort of unassailable hits that make sense as Hot 100 chartbusters. Choosin’ Texas, meanwhile, is a midtempo two-step with a relaxed vocal delivery and decidedly retro sound. For Victoria Banks, a Nashville-based songwriter and instructor at Belmont University, the song’s breeziness is key to its success. “It’s a sleeper hit – it’s understated and unassu
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‘I’m super proud of him’: father of teen lifeguard recounts dramatic ocean rescue
Ryder Williams, 16, saved a boy from drowning in Santa Cruz, California – the first rescue of his career A rookie, teenage California lifeguard who saved a young boy from drowning amid massive waves – while a bystander recorded dramatic video – has spent his whole life preparing for such a moment, according to his father. Ryder Williams, 16, said he refused to let go of the child because he knew the boy would almost certainly die if he did, the lifeguard’s father, Shane, recounted on Tuesday, three days after the pulse-pounding rescue. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer Takes Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart Out of the Console
Director Jake Kasdan returns to close out the trilogy with the film that Sony releases later this year.
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‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black Return for Third and Final Movie
Sony has unveiled the trailer for the third entry in the “Jumanji” franchise, titled “Jumanji: Open World.” The teaser offers fans their first glimpse of the returning ensemble cast, including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan. The third film follows the global success of 2017’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and 2019’s […]
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‘Love Island USA’ Cast Member TJ Palma Signs With CAA (Exclusive)
The fan-favorite Islander appeared on season 7 of the popular Peacock reality series and more recently on ‘Love Island: Beyond The Villa.’
Culture
‘No plan, no budget, no promotion’: how a genre-mashing masterpiece by a forgotten New York beatnik blew gen Z away
How did an album that began life in 1984 – fusing disco, folk, synth-pop and Chinese opera – end up as ‘one of 2026’s most thrilling releases’? And why does its creator call himself Nirosta Steel? ‘It’s kind of mind-bending,” says 69-year old Steven Hall. For the last three years, the Scottish musician has been living with his lawyer husband a few hours south of Chicago, driving an Uber for some additional income. Now, suddenly, he is being lauded by critics for his double LP My Skyscraper, released last month under the name Nirosta Steel. Compiling material recorded between 1984 and 2025, it charts a sonic landscape through disco, folk and synth-pop with detours into Chinese opera and ecclesiastical a cappella. Pitchfork called it “an archival triumph and one of the year’s most thrilling new releases”. It all came about when a label head, impressed with Nirosta Steel’s 2014 album Cool F
Markets
‘Nothing seems to shake this market.’ Why it’s time to go all-in on stocks, according to these bullish strategists.
Strategists at the bank, led by Max Kettner, are betting on equities as they have remained resilient despite geopolitical volatility and pullbacks in the technology sector.
Technology
‘Race against time’: Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing
Military mobilises thousands of personnel after quake on southern Kyushu island that registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale Earthquake rocks southern Japanese island of Kyushu – in pictures At least 13 people were killed when a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, injuring hundreds and knocking out power and water to tens of thousands. “There are people who are still waiting to be rescued, and it’s a race against time,” the prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said on Wednesday. “We will go all out to find and rescue as many people as we can.” Continue reading...
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‘Star Wars’ On-Set Visual Effects Workers Unionize
Staffers on ‘Ahsoka’ and ‘Starfighter’ are joining IATSE after demonstrating "overwhelming” support for the union.
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‘The Gilded Age’ Star Ben Ahlers and Wesley Taylor Wrap Workplace Satire Short ‘Movin’ On Up’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Gilded Age” star Ben Ahlers and Wesley Taylor have wrapped production on ‘Movin’ On Up,’ a workplace satire short film directed by Jacob Wahba . Taylor (“Only Murders In The Building,” “Smash,” “Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical”) stars as a directionless white-collar worker who is catapulted up the corporate ladder. He lands in an “MGM […]
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‘The Hardest Decision I’ve Ever Had to Make’: Megan Moroney Ends Denver Concert Early Due to Illness
“Megan is unable to continue her performance this evening due to illness, and we must end the show at this time," a statement reads.
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‘The Man Will Burn’ and the Battle Beneath Burning Man’s Chaos
The four-part docuseries from filmmakers Jehane Noujaim and Vikram Gandhi uses five years of intimate access to ask what happens when an anti-institution becomes one.
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‘The Rookie’ Star Eric Winter Reveals Cast Filmed Alternate Season 8 Ending in Case Show Was Canceled
The actor plays Tim Bradford in ABC's long-running police procedural.
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‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ Trailer: Michael B. Jordan Is a Globetrotting Gentleman Thief in Amazon MGM’s Heist Thriller
Third time’s the charm. Amazon MGM Studios has released the trailer for “The Thomas Crown Affair,” which will debut on March 5, 2027. The third take on the story of art thief Thomas Crown is the latest directorial effort from Michael B. Jordan, who puts a new spin on the titular billionaire’s heists. As Crown, […]
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‘The shaking was terrifying’: stories of survival and loss emerge after Japan earthquake
Rescuers pulling people from the wreckage in southern Japan in a haunting repeat of disaster that struck 10 years ago Japan earthquake – latest updates ‘Race against time’: Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing “There was a voice coming from the collapsed house, and I could see a hand,” Tomohide Nagata, a volunteer firefighter, told the Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun. “One of our senior members crawled in and pulled him out. He was bleeding from the head, but I’m so glad he survived.” Nagata had heard a noise coming from one completely flattened home in the rural town of Hikawa, close to the epicentre of Tuesday’s 6.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Japan. The town was one of the areas hardest hit, with numerous older houses collapsing. Terrified of the ongoing aftershocks, many residents spent Tuesday night in their cars outside Hikawa’s town hall, where sta