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President Donald Trump loves talking about grass, even in settings where such a topic might seem out of place. Since returning to the White House early last year, the Republican has spoken about grass at least 45 times in public events or interviews.
Global
Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings.
California
From courtrooms to strip clubs, backlash is building against Meta's smart glasses.
Technology
Stream new releases from Ravyn Lenae, Karol G, Flo, and more
Culture
I know the question “What’s your favorite part of sex?” is supposed to be thoughtful and hot, but…I’m laughing.
Global
The three were found "alive and safe" on Friday, after they had been missing since Tuesday.
Culture
In 2006, she came up with the idea of auctioning costumes from the first movie, with some of the wardrobe sold on eBay to benefit Dress for Success.
Technology
IGARSS 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #100) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. MONDAY, AUGUST 10 3:00 PM Technology Enabling the Future of Earth ScienceMike Seablom3:15 PM Discovery Earth: New Missions & Technical Innovation Advancing Earth System InsightsKaren St. Germain TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 10:00 AMSTELLA: Open-Source Multisenor Platforms For Real-Time […]
Culture
The spring 2027 season marked CPHFW’s 20th anniversary, its most international edition ever, and an explosion of color after years of minimalism.
Culture
The industry’s top artists, creators, and leaders come together at the first Black Beauty Roster show for a day of education and community to advance equity within beauty.
Technology
The unprecedented U.S.-Japan intervention to support the yen may end up shaping market behavior.
Technology
A marketing stunt for 'The Last House' has a performer trapped above Sunset Boulevard across three days.
Technology
Giant catfish, gambling debts, hair loss and domestic violence through the eyes of a child are also among the themes of projects presented in the Swiss festival's Alliance 4 Development showcase.
Culture
A Pablo Picasso etching stolen from Milwuakee's DeLind Art Appraisals in 2018 was handed over to the city's plice department on Thursday.
Technology
To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise
Technology
To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise.
Global
Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in Jharkhand.
Science
Anthony Fauci held in contempt, crackdowns on the organ donor network, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Technology
The US government’s top information security official warned that computer systems nationwide need to bolster their defenses to meet the growing threat of cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence. During remarks Wednesday, Acting Federal Chief Information Security Officer Michael Duffy said …
Technology
In simulated conversations, social hierarchy can sway AI agents, making lower-status systems more likely to follow harmful requests.
California
AI music company Suno plans to press users' generated tracks onto 12-inch records for about $45, moving into vinyl as copyright suits from Universal and Sony continue.
Technology
Suggestions for improving your wellbeing are more plentiful than ever – and some may even be on to something Every year, the wellness industry churns out new products and practices that it claims are finally – finally! – the real secret to being well. Sometimes, these trends are legitimate. Sometimes they’re utter nonsense. Often they’re somewhere in between. These are the wellness trends that have provoked controversy and interest in 2026. Continue reading...
Technology
Second quarter 2026 underwriting income in American International Group’s (AIG) General Insurance segment increased nearly 10% compared with the prior year, to $686 million. Insurance financial results for Q2 included catastrophe losses of $210 million, and increase over the $170 …
Technology
AXA XL announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire S-RM, the London-based specialist corporate intelligence and cybersecurity consultancy — raising its shareholding from approximately 49% to 100% ownership. Financial details of the deal, which is expected to close …
Culture
Day’s latest album Halo is all high-energy exhaustion, injected with a crushing electroclash chaos that illuminates her insecurities in bright neon From Los Angeles Recommended if you like Slayyyter, Charli xcx, Underscores Up next Halo out now. UK and Ireland tour starts in December Right now popstar breakthrough and burnout are a hair’s breadth from one another. Enter Tiffany Day, a Wichita-raised artist who first went viral in 2017 when a video of her singing Hallelujah on a school trip blew up online. She spent the subsequent years unsuccessfully chipping away at building on that virality, cycling through acoustic guitar covers and bedroom R&B. Only by channeling her frustrations into this year’s anxiety-ridden sugar rush Halo did Day finally regain her early momentum. Continue reading...
Culture
Here are the best perfumes for women from brands like Chanel, Dior, Diptyque, and much more. From warm vanilla notes to fresh, citrus fragrances, find your new favorite scent.
California
Trump called the Supreme Court decision "very unfair," and said the new orders were an attempt to end birthright citizenship by other means.
Technology
Typhoon Dolphin is moving over Japan’s southern remote islands, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and grounding all flights in and out of the island
Culture
“They didn’t spare anything,” Italian businessman Mauro Lilli said of the eight-hour art theft at his company headquarters in L’Aquila late last month
Markets
Allstate CEO Tom Wilson said the insurer has a “technology-drive strategy, not a strategy supported by technology.” And the next step in the strategy is the build of ALLIE – Allstate’s Large Language Intelligent Ecosystem. Speaking to analysts during a …
Technology
Amanda Knox is defending a show she is performing at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland over the coming days
Science
The person was transported from the U.S. McMurdo Station for emergency medical treatment on July 31, in an operation carried out under "dangerous" winter conditions.
Markets
Cuba's power blackouts have been stretching sometimes for days, so Cubans are planning their lives around the lights turning back on
Technology
Chemical analysis of Bronze Age iron objects indicate that Greek nobles may have indulged in signet rings made with precious metal from the sky.
Culture
Chef and cookbook author Natasha Pickowicz takes us behind the scenes of her backyard dinner party.
Culture
President Trump said in a social media post that he would appeal what he called an "unjust decision" to the US Supreme Court.
Global
A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, saying congressional approval is needed.
Global
Ruling put on hold for two weeks, allowing administration to appeal to US supreme court US politics live – latest updates A US federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of the US president’s $400m White House ballroom, in a fresh blow to the controversial project. Donald Trump, who demolished the historic East Wing of the White House last year to make way for planned ballroom, has repeatedly touted it as “a gift” to the US people. Continue reading...
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Trump said in a post on social media that he would be appealing what he called an "unjust decision" to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Global
Pope Leo XIV plans to visit Argentina in November, marking the first papal visit in nearly 40 years
Culture
The sweet note to Arianators came a week after the singer said she is planning to take a step back from public life when the tour's European run wraps on Sept. 1 in London.
Culture
"Petal" becomes Ari's sixth leader on Australia’s all-genres national survey.
Markets
The U.S. Army says it’s opening up test ranges to private companies developing missiles and drones
Culture
(Real World) Leaning on their Hebridean heritage, the duo meld 10th-century Celtic cantos with distortion, dream-pop and post-rock, with shades of Twin Peaks and Boards of Canada Two of Britain’s most exciting folk musicians, both of Hebridean heritage, are behind Donn/Dubh (Black/Brown), an album inspired by Saltair na Rann, a 10th-century Celtic collection of cantos in which sacred history is foretold, and winds are given colours. Angeline Morrison and Arun Sood expand its spectrum of northerly and westerly shades, soldering together traditional Gaelic texts and tunes with distortion, drone, dream-pop and post-rock. The pair have the chops for such a project. Morrison, co-founder of the Black British Folk Collective, has brilliantly brought forgotten Black histories into the folk canon for years, including on 2022’s The Sorrow Songs. That same year, Sood’s Searching Erskine used sonic
Technology
The second edition's program included Matthew Barney, Lucy Raven, Camille Henrot, Miranda July, and many more.
Technology
Attorneys for social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate argue that the brothers’ high-profile, public lives and other factors constitute special circumstances for their release
Global
Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.
Culture
"All the records are the results of our fans, BLINKs, and their unconditional support," Jennie has said of the group's success.
Technology
Reality TV scandals aren’t just ratings gold anymore — they’re a new pipeline, feeding Bravolebrities and Bachelorette castoffs straight into A24 films, Netflix deals and Broadway leads.
Culture
The book will be released in March 2027.
Global
Ten months into her tenure as editor in chief, Weiss’s biggest – and riskiest – bet is getting closer to taking flight Bari Weiss is 10 months into her tenure as editor-in-chief of CBS News, but her biggest test is right around the corner. The newest season of 60 Minutes is set to premiere next month after Weiss overhauled the show’s correspondent corps and production staff in the spring. Long considered the gold standard in television news, the show still generates a staggering nine million average viewers per night at a time when linear television’s core audience is either ageing out or turning to digital alternatives. Continue reading...
Technology
Bella Thorne is about to go full “Spring Breakers.” The former Disney star has revealed that in addition to starring in an upcoming sequel to Harmony Korine’s 2012 cult classic, she’s also directing and writing the film. Variety exclusively announced the sequel and its cast in May 2025, which also includes “Stranger Things” breakout Grace […]
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At the U.S. Capitol, it was a wild day of decision and indecision. The Senate passed the toughest sanctions bill on Russia yet and is also now on track to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. But a slew of other high-priority items are still tangled, largely due to a Republican divide. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
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Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department.
Technology
Are these end-of-summer styles making a case for autumn trends?
Global
It is thought an apprentice stonemason who worked on the Houses of Parliament in London borrowed it.
Markets
Both nonfarm payroll employment (-23,000) and the unemployment rate (4.1 percent) changed little in July. Employment declined in local government education and retail trade. Employment continued to trend up in health care.
Technology
The Killers frontman will release a new album, Thrasher , later this month
Markets
Brazil’s federal police have formally accused 16 current and former employees of airline Voepass for the 2024 plane crash that killed 62 people
Technology
Abubakr Ben Yusaf and Umar Ben Yusaf were racing near Welshpool, Powys, in November 2024.
Science
Washington, D.C.’s 2027 fiscal-year blueprint reflects a debate playing out around the U.S.: whether opioid settlement money should be used to free up taxpayer dollars by paying for existing responsibilities instead of new programs.
California
Burbank is betting big on housing, nerd culture and free parking to revive its downtown scene.
Technology
Burger King is once again the second-largest burger chain in the U.S. by system-wide sales.
Culture
The curator of Norway’s national museum in Oslo is bringing the work by the Flemish baroque artist Clara Peeters out of obscurity in a major exhibition of female artists Anonymous was often a woman: so said Virginia Woolf. And so thought Cynthia Osiecki one day in 2022, when she chanced on an unattributed still life in the storage area of the National Museum of Norway in Oslo. Osiecki had been studying the work of a renowned 17th-century Flemish artist, Clara Peeters, one of the earliest practitioners of still life painting. Works by Peeters hang in the Prado in Madrid, the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford and the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Continue reading...
Culture
With less than a year on the scene, the five-piece performed like pros at its first full concert in the States for a sold-out show at Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden.
California
A California hotel is paying $2.75 million for failing to comply with a state law that requires offering available positions to former employees based on seniority after pandemic-related layoffs. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office secured the settlement for 24 workers …
California
California recorded its second straight year of declining vehicle thefts last year, the California Highway Patrol is reporting. According to the CHP’s, thieves stole roughly 133,000 vehicles in California in 2025, which represents a 25% decrease from the 176,230 vehicles …
California
California craft liquor deliveries could end Jan. 1. Distillers say powerful alcohol companies, the wine industry and Teamsters killed a possible extension of deliveries.
California
Nearly a year after the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax incentive for new electric vehicles, California is stepping in to try to motivate buyers to go electric.
California
Prop. 39 is a redundant proposal that will only make it harder for all voters to participate in future elections, argues a civic engagement advocate.
Global
Prof Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework".
Technology
The musician - who denies the claims - is due to perform with his band at two of the UK's biggest arenas next year.
Culture
The Harlem rapper & media personality was asked to contribute to a remake of his hit song "What Means the World to You" that was released in 2000.
Global
Carney said Canada remained engaged in the negotiations despite Trump's comments, describing the talks as a fight to protect Canadian workers and businesses.
Markets
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade negotiations with the United States had turned “nasty” after President Donald Trump derided America’s neighbor and its leadership while threatening to expand tariffs
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade negotiations with the United States had turned “nasty” after President Donald Trump derided America’s neighbor and its leadership while threatening to expand tariffs
Technology
The history of networking is full of tools that repurposed solutions to very different kinds of problems first. Wi-Fi’s origins trace back , in part, to a team of Australian radio astronomers trying to detect signals from evaporating black holes. But the data-processing tools they’d developed also proved capable at extracting clean messages from any chaotic, echoing signal environment . Echoes are echoes, after all, whether from distant star systems or from the far corner of the house. I research vehicle communications networks , connecting cars to cars and to transportation infrastructure like traffic lights—for tomorrow’s vehicle-to-everthing (V2X) networks . V2X research has long relied on models that assume “perfect” or “ideal” network conditions, which is a simplifying assumption that makes the math tractable. But this assumption doesn’t reflect how real wireless signals behave in a
California
Blanche's path to confirmation has been complicated over a settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS that has drawn intense scrutiny from Republicans and Democrats alike.
Technology
Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche needs at least 50 votes on the Senate floor to be confirmed after clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Technology
‘Super Graphic Spectacular’ at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium in October will benefit the Midwest Princess Project
Technology
Worsham issues his first independent album, Once Upon a Second Time Around , and discusses his multifaceted career.
Global
How we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria.
Technology
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wasn’t sure AI would help the company, but a year later, he says it’s the reason growth is back.
Global
The juvenile driver hit another vehicle before losing control and striking the pedestrian, according to police.
Technology
China's exports rose more than expected in July, as global demand for high-tech components continues to absorb the country's manufactured goods.
Technology
China has reported its exports slowed slightly in July from the month before despite strong growth in demand for high-tech electronics and vehicles
Technology
Chinese firm Moonshot’s latest artificial intelligence model broke out of a cyber-testing environment, researchers said, in the latest incident that raises concerns about how well AI companies control their technology. Moonshot’s Kimi K3 was able to find its way out …
Technology
The maker of Chipwich ice cream sandwiches has withdrawn its lawsuit alleging that its insurance agency was negligent in failing to properly secure product recall insurance. Frozen food manufacturer Crave Better Foods (CBF) of Greenwich, Connecticut, had blamed Carlson & …
Science
Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada's massive summer wildfires and in turn angered U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a study released Thursday.
Global
As Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as president vowing a new military offensive, the country’s last leftwing rebels are getting ready to fight back As the boat approached the riverbank, camouflaged figures watched from the tree line. Behind them, in the dim understory of the jungle, a commander of the National Liberation Army (ELN) sat with his rifle on his lap, amid the buzz and whine of insects and the thwacks of machetes on bamboo as his troops set up camp, hidden from enemy drones. Continue reading...
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The new president of Colombia was inaugurated on Friday. Abelardo de la Espriella won a tight race in June, ending Colombia's leftist movement with a sharp pivot to the right. Liz Landers takes a look at the president and his tight relationship with the Trump White House.
Technology
Some companies plan to shun the cheapest business- and premium- economy fares from their executives.
Culture
“We didn’t officially start dating until a few weeks after filming, when she came to New York to meet my mom, and I asked her to be my girlfriend,” Cooper told The Hollywood Reporter. “It was very sweet.”
Global
The medical examiner's office in Chicago said the process to identify the remains could take days.
California
The California Highway Patrol lost an effort to fire one of the officers it caught billing the state for overtime hours they didn't work at a Los Angeles station.
Science
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms
California
Was a second sequel necessary? Wrong question, bro. Broken Lizard's longest-running franchise delivers the mediocrity its fans are expecting, even enjoy.
News
A man sentenced to 15 years in prison after giving his son the gun he used in a deadly high school shooting in Georgia has asked for a new trial
Technology
Blue Finch Films has taken on international sales rights, outside North America, for the heist thriller comedy “Drag” from directors Greg Yagolnitzer and Raviv Ullman. The U.K. sales and distribution company plans to launch the title at the market during the Toronto Film Festival. Danny DeVito, Lucy DeVito and Jake DeVito produced the film, which […]
Science
Minnie Merriman, from West Yorkshire, died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath.
News
Michigan Democrats are set to gather Friday to show unity behind their statewide candidates
Technology
Disney is testing a new AI-powered tool for Disney Plus that uses a natural language search, a voice query, or a suggested prompt to create a customized row of show and movie recommendations. Disney Plus, like other streaming services, can recommend shows to watch based on your viewing history. But the company says this new […] Disney’s AI tools for Disney Plus and ESPN. Disney is testing a new AI-powered tool for Disney Plus that uses a natural language search, a voice query, or a suggested prompt to create a customized row of show and movie recommendations. Disney Plus, like other streaming services, can recommend shows to watch based on your viewing history. But the company says this new tool, which is "a limited beta experiment" that's in testing with a "small group of select subscribers," is intended to recommend content that "fits the moment." The feature is the latest in a b
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Samples from the bottle have been sent for analysis, with researchers hoping to learn more about what the stout would have tasted like.
Technology
The president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources.
Global
Puerto Rico is facing yet another crisis as major cities are rationing water for residents due to severe drought conditions. This problem is also exposing the island's aging water infrastructure and lack of immediate government action, leaving many frustrated. For more on how families are coping and what officials are saying, Deema Zein spoke with investigative reporter Laura Perez Sanchez.
Technology
Dwayne Johnson has come to terms with the tepid critical reception to his latest movie, the live-action “Moana” remake. The muscled thespian spoke with People about his reaction to the film, which drew the ire of critics. “Our first two reviews came out,” Johnson said. “I’ll never forget it … They were amazing. I was […]
Technology
The playful, 28-piece line for kids and adults launches August 12. Here's everything to look forward to.
Technology
The collagen-infused konjac jelly brand will debut with four flavors.
Technology
Reframing a supplement narrative largely centered on healthmaxxing biohackers and, well, men, Lemme is making women a priority with its first-ever NAD+ formula. Here's how to shop.
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The co-headlining gig with Lionel Richie at Chase Center on Thursday night (Aug. 6) will be rescheduled soon.
California
Earth, Wind & Fire abruptly called off its concert in San Francisco, citing a band member's medical emergency. The band and Lionel Richie are to play in Inglewood on Sunday.
Bay Area
Unnamed member of funk legends reportedly suffers “cardiac incident” prior to Chase Center tour stop with Lionel Richie; gig will be rescheduled, band says
Global
The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month.
Science
Environmental education in action at Fla.'s Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve A view of Moses Creek conservation area in Florida's Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve. (Image credit: NOAA) Download Image August 7, 2026 Ocean & Coasts 0 Off
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Italy has placed all major cities under the highest heat alert as Europe faces a severe heat wave
Culture
On my TikTok I find trash that’s blowing in the wind, and mimic its movements using what I have to hand I’ve always been interested in the concept of value and what is thought of as rubbish. When people throw things away, a perfectly good table, say, I think, “That’s still usable.” I’m a dancer and choreographer and hoard clothing – costumes from shows or pieces my mum has lent me. Sometimes, I’ll collect random things offered on Facebook. During the pandemic I was unable to perform but became hyper-aware of everyday movements around me. On daily walks in Los Angeles, where I live, I’d notice pieces of litter being blown about. I felt as if it was trying to get someone’s attention, but nobody was looking. I thought: “What if I start mimicking it? What if I used the trash as my choreographer?” Continue reading...
Markets
The Federal Aviation Administration orders inspections for hundreds of Boeing planes, following reports of cracks in some older models
Technology
Commission will no longer bring claims under this pernicious legal theory The Federal Trade Commission today announced a policy statement clarifying that the Commission will not pursue claims based on disparate-impact or “unfair discrimination” theories. View Press Release
Technology
The OK-produced track is the rapper’s first release since sharing Terrified in May
Technology
Unemployment appears to have fallen due to an exodus of workers from the labor force, which would be bad for household finances and the economy.
Technology
It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz." His comments follow the producer Medasin's videos claiming that an AI tool called Treblo (formerly Sonauto) was used to make the song, and the company releasing an AI detector that identifies it […] That cover art is almost certainly AI too. | Image: Fenix Flexin It took long enough , but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz." His comments follow the producer Medasin's videos claiming that an AI tool called Treblo (formerly Sonauto) was used to make the song, and the company releasing an AI detector that identifies it as Treblo AI-created . In a reply to a comment pointing out that Tyga admitted to relying on AI for his own controversial '80s-influenced album $tarface , on one of his Ins
Technology
The Spanish forward is riding high off his World Cup moment while navigating the attention that comes with it.
Technology
The fresh marketing spot is the latest major move from the retailer since it was acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods last year.
Technology
Despite a 25% decline in gold from its high in January, proponents of the precious metal are storming into bullish call positions.
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The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.
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Looking to spend a weekend inside with a good binge? Gruv has The Lord of the Rings trilogy on 4K Blu-ray marked down to $49.99, just below Amazon’s price and only a little bit higher than the all-time low we usually see around Black Friday. This version includes both the original theatrical releases of all […] “One ring to rule them all” | Image: Warner Bros. Looking to spend a weekend inside with a good binge? Gruv has The Lord of the Rings trilogy on 4K Blu-ray marked down to $49.99, just below Amazon’s price and only a little bit higher than the all-time low we usually see around Black Friday. This version includes both the original theatrical releases of all three movies — The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and Return of the King — as well as the extended editions, in case you want to spend 12 hours immersed in Middle Earth. New Gruv customers can also save an additio
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DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin says ‘We’re going after them right now’ despite threat of violence in home country Hundreds of thousands of Haitians are faced with the prospect of imminent risk of arrest and deportation – to a home country racked with crime, violence and political unrest – after the Trump administration officially stripped them of humanitarian protections that had allowed them to live and work legally in the United States for years. US district judge Ana Reyes confirmed on Wednesday that her order blocking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from ending temporary protected status (TPS) for Haiti was no longer in effect. This followed the controversial supreme court ruling in June that upended judicial review of the program and opened the door for immigration enforcement to track down and detain Haitians en masse. Continue reading...
Technology
The pop duo teased the track during a live performance in Amsterdam earlier this month
Technology
On her first new single of 2026, the Americana powerhouse hops effortlessly to unexpected notes and corners
Global
The helicopter was one of seven working the fire in central Utah that was caused by lightning on July 27.
Technology
Nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in July, but so did the unemployment rate, leaving investors with mixed signals.
Global
Latest attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis spark concerns that Middle East crisis is intensifying Who are the Houthis – explained in 30 seconds Attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthis on a military camp in Yemen and in Saudi Arabia have sparked concerns that the Middle East crisis will continue to spiral. Yemen is being increasingly drawn into the US-Israeli war with Iran, with the Houthi rebels stepping up attacks against both government forces inside the country and neighbouring Saudi Arabia, a key US ally and supporter of the internationally recognised Yemeni government. Continue reading...
Technology
It has been three years since the deadliest wildfires to hit the U.S. in more than a century swept through Lahaina on the island of Maui. The fires consumed thousands of structures, killed 102 people and destroyed an important site of Hawaiian history. Hundreds of homes have been rebuilt and permits for hundreds more have been approved. But as Stephanie Sy reports, many residents remain in limbo.
Technology
Bullish derivative bets mesh with the buy-the-dip mentality, says IBKR’s Sosnick.
Technology
The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.
California
If Californians harbor doubts about their elections, the process needs to be repaired. A former California secretary of state says that's why he's backing Prop. 39.
Global
Off Campus, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Sterling Point are winning viewers with grounded coming-of-age themes Annie Jacobson has a 10-step skincare routine, a voice-activated white noise machine, the wardrobe of a Uniqlo mom, and no desire for anything other than getting into Wharton Business School. “You’re 17. You’re acting 30,” her twin brother Connor tells her, encouraging her to spend her summer partying instead. As central characters in Prime Video ’s new coming-of-age drama Sterling Point , their banter speaks to the evolution of teen drama as it was 20 years ago and how it is now: a slow creep from histrionic hedonism to buttoned-up restraint. Watching Sterling Point, Amazon ’s new series from the My Old Ass director Megan Park, you’re struck by how little it resembles adolescence as previous generations imagined it. Set over one pivotal summer on a remote Canadian island, the
Global
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denies any interest in running for office and says his father's cancer has spread.
Technology
The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers.
Global
Much-delayed devices to be deployed by end of month after immigration agents involved in deaths or serious injuries Officers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) will be equipped with much-delayed body cameras by the end of next month, it was reported on Friday. But experts have questioned the transparency of a policy that allows the ICE director to restrict the public release of footage unless “it is in the best interests of the agency”. Pressure has mounted on the Trump administration to provide body cameras after people caught up in encounters with federal immigration personnel suffered death or serious injuries. Continue reading...
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the agency's policy gives it broad control over what footage will be made public by specifying any releases must be in its "best interests."
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the public should not expect to quickly see footage of every critical incident
Technology
Ignite Specialty Risk, the London-based managing general agent, has launched operations in Sydney, Australia, led by Lucinda Stormont-Sainsbury. “Australia is an important strategic market for Ignite and establishing our Australian operations marks a significant milestone in our international growth,” commented …
Culture
Also up north this week: A recap of this year's OVO Golf Classic and a high-profile departure from Departure.
Technology
Fashion For Good is developing a benchmark to make sure the PFAS alternatives won't be just as bad as the chemicals they are trying to replace.
California
State Sen. Ben Allen, who represents the Pacific Palisades fire zone, won the Democratic Party's endorsement for insurance commissioner over former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim, who won the backing of the California Federation of Labor Unions.
Technology
The conflict is broadening across the region, with Gulf energy infrastructure and key shipping chokepoints under renewed threat.
Technology
Replimune finally wins FDA approval, the role of tau in Alzheimer's, and more biotech news from The Readout
Science
Put 12 August in the diary for some of the best astronomical events of the year.
California
The filmmaker of 'Hostel' and 'Thanksgiving' serves up evil kids and an FX-heavy showcase with all the sprinkles but none of the smarts of 'Weapons.'
Technology
“I was asked back in 2020 if I was interested in reprising my role and said that I was 100% in. Unfortunately, the powers that be decided to take the show in a different direction and my character wasn’t part of the equation," he wrote on his Instagram Stories.
Technology
The actor recently appeared alongside his son, Jack, in a campaign for The Macallan. Here, he chats with us about everything from fatherhood to personal style and how to properly appreciate the finer things in life.
Technology
The July jobs was a big miss, and shares of Atlassian are rising after a strong quarter.
Technology
The "Bad Reputation" singer is taking time off the road to "begin the necessary healing process"
Technology
The retail sector is reckoning with a host of seeming contradictions and confusing market signals.
Global
The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July, government data showed.
Global
Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and Syrians Temporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the United States is set to end after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can move forward with stripping their protections. On Friday, US district judge Patti Saris of the district of Massachusetts rejected an attempt by immigrant rights organizations including the New York-based African Communities Together to keep TPS for South Sudanese nationals living in the US. Continue reading...
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Associate Judge Todd Edelman said he would wait to determine whether to grant the dismissal with prejudice after hearing more arguments.
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A federal judge has sided with the Virginia NAACP in its lawsuit against a county school board's reinstatement of Confederate military names to two schools, saying the decision discriminated against Black students and ordering the board to change the schools' monikers again.
Technology
How sweet — or suite — it still is. Judy Collins is doing a valedictory lap or two around the country on what is billed as a farewell tour, even though, at 87, she’s showing little in the way of weariness about maintaining a full concert schedule or lack of prowess in pulling these shows […]
Technology
After repeating silver crystal mules across three New York looks this week, the actress shifted into hot pink platforms.
Markets
A Broward County jury on Thursday exonerated the Simpson Thacher & Bartlett law firm, finding the large New York firm’s lawyers were not negligent in the downfall of Patriot National, the Florida insurance services firm that went bankrupt a decade …
Culture
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, joined by the Attorney General of Tennessee, announced today that they will require CRH and its subsidiary APAC-Tennessee to divest two hot-mix asphalt plants as part of its acquisition of Standard Construction to address antitrust concerns in western Tennessee.
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Nominees to face off in November in redistricted seat central to Trump’s bid to retain slim Republican majority Tennessee primary voters picked a pair of Memphis-area lawmakers to square off in a dramatically reconfigured US House seat central to Donald Trump’s plan to try to hold on to a slim Republican majority in the midterm congressional elections. Republicans chose state senator Brent Taylor, who was endorsed by Trump, to be their nominee in the revamped 9th congressional district. Democrats picked state representative Justin Pearson, who gained national prominence three years ago when he was expelled from the Tennessee House for protesting in support of gun control measures. Continue reading...
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After vacationing in Greece, Hailey Bieber has been back in LA and locking in—weighted vest workouts, high-protein homemade meals. She took the night off in style.
Technology
Even as luxury homes fly off the market, sales of starter homes are down despite growing inventory and more price cuts, research shows.
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The Colombian pop star releases her sixth studio album, 'No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto' — and in 14 songs, reveals the depths of heartache one can only access when finally tuning out the world.
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The 14-track album follows 2025's Tropicoqueta , which debuted at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums.
Culture
In the latest installment of Vogue’s Now Serving series, four of the group’s five current members linked up in the kitchen for an international feast.
Technology
“Making this decision wasn’t easy, but I’m learning that health has to come first”
Technology
The 25-year-old actor stars in Prime Video’s ‘Sterling Point’ and the upcoming comedy ‘Nimrods.’
Technology
What Kevin O’Leary learned from Steve Jobs: You only need to get three things done every day. Just three.
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Feliks the eagle was abducted as he first flew the nest in Serbia and wound up in the Middle East with poachers who demanded a ransom.
Technology
Shawn Levy's 21 Laps will produce the feature.
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“You know these things cost bread, so Em put the cheese up for it,” the rapper shared
California
John Legend, Janelle Monáe and more are booked for Aug. 22-23, but weeks of local programming appear to be canceled.
California
The days of small-batch whiskey and gin being delivered to your doorstep are almost over. An extensive lobbying effort to kill a proposal that would allow craft liquor distillers to keep shipping their products to California customers underscores how wealthy and powerful interests influence policy among lawmakers, writes CalMatters’ Ryan Sabalow. During the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Culture
Thanks to a confluence of threats, the diamond industry is rethinking how it markets the precious stone.
Science
Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during and after travel.
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AJRadico joins the rising Harlem rapper on “1980”
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Clancy's stay is a key chapter in both the prosecution and defense narratives about her mental state when she strangled the children in their suburban home and then jumped out a second-story window.
Technology
After a long estrangement, Buckingham and Nicks are again friends. “Stevie and I are talking all the time now,” Buckingham said. “Next year quite a few things will reveal themselves”
Technology
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer voiced support for the stalled Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which is headed to an antitrust trial to begin in March 2027. While Lionsgate competes with Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. in some areas, including theatrically released movies, Lionsgate also sees both as customers (or potential customers) in other areas. Ultimately, having […]
Technology
An ongoing corruption scandal involving Hawaii's lieutenant governor looms over Saturday's state primary as nine candidates jockey to replace her.
California
Los recortes en Medi-Cal agravarán la situación de los hospitales que ya operan con pérdidas. La consecuencia: menos servicios y mayores costos también para quienes tienen seguro privado.
Technology
Luca Guadagnino will receive the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award at this year’s Venice Film Festival. The Italian director, who is premiering his seven-hour Bernardo Bertolucci documentary “Joie de Vivre” at this year’s festival, is being honored as “a personality who has made a particularly original contribution to the contemporary film industry,” according to […]
Technology
Guadagnino's 'Artificial' will not be screening at Venice but his new documentary 'Joie de vivre,' on legendary Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci, will have its premiere there.
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Tributes are paid to the musical "genius and pioneer", who also worked with All Saints, Pink and U2.
Technology
Hackers launched a wave of sophisticated attacks on Wall Street firms in recent days, targeting information systems at major money managers, according to people familiar with the matter. Point72 Asset Management informed investors on Wednesday that it had been attacked, …
Technology
A recent survey from Gartner Inc. found a lot of uncertainty on the ROI of AI.
Technology
MVAAFF founder Floyd Rance says the festival has found a sustainable audience on the Massachusetts island, helping it weather macroeconomic uncertainty.
Technology
Alexandre Aja, who directed the initial 2019 horror thriller, is back in the director's chair for the follow-up.
California
Medi-Cal cuts will strain hospitals already operating at a loss. The fallout: fewer services and higher costs for the privately insured too.
Science
A first responder plans to take his case to the Florida Supreme Court after an appeals court found that his medical marijuana use was not cool under federal law and a collective bargaining agreement. “In the end, this appeal is …
Technology
Authorities have determined that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine
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A reggae spin on the synth-pop classic
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Unlikely duet previews Synonym, an ambitious covers album featuring Cynthia Erivo, Chaka Khan, Brandi Carlile, and WILLOW
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A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children’s wellbeing. Judge …
Technology
The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.
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The new penalty is in addition to the $375 million Meta was ordered to pay in March. The company plans to appeal.
Technology
A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $567 million into an abatement fund after a jury ruled the company violated the state’s unfair practices act.
Technology
Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in the second phase of New Mexico's landmark child safety case, bringing total charges to nearly $1 billion for being a "public nuisance." In a ruling published on Thursday, the Santa Fe district court found that Meta's platforms are a "significant contributing cause" of a teen mental […] Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in the second phase of New Mexico's landmark child safety case, bringing total charges to nearly $1 billion for being a "public nuisance." In a ruling published on Thursday, the Santa Fe district court found that Meta's platforms are a "significant contributing cause" of a teen mental health crisis affecting public health and safety throughout New Mexico. "This case has always been about protecting children, standing up for families, and making sure that one of the world's largest technology companies cannot profit
Culture
A Mexican national pleaded guilty today for his role in the collection of more than $1.9 million in drug proceeds in the United States and the return of those proceeds via cryptocurrency or wire transfers to Mexico as part of a money laundering conspiracy.
Global
Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025.
Markets
Shares of Sandisk and Western Digital fell hard after investors were left unimpressed by those companies’ earnings reports.
Technology
Microsoft Edge is ending support for the Manifest V2 extensions platform, which will cut off the uBlock Origin adblocker and others like it, just like Google Chrome did earlier this year. According to Microsoft, there are only 58 extensions on the Edge Add-On Store "with any meaningful usage" that still use MV2, and only three […] Microsoft Edge is ending support for the Manifest V2 extensions platform, which will cut off the uBlock Origin adblocker and others like it, just like Google Chrome did earlier this year. According to Microsoft, there are only 58 extensions on the Edge Add-On Store "with any meaningful usage" that still use MV2, and only three of those aren't available on the newer MV3 platform. Anyone still using these extensions can switch to a different adblocker, like uBlock Origin Lite . Or they could use a different browser, like Opera, which still supports existing
California
Actor Minnie Driver wore a neck brace in a video update following a car accident during a break from filming in France, crediting her vehicle's safety design for saving her life.
Technology
Importers should expect to see the results of the United States Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigation into industrial excess capacity sometime in August.
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Authorities have found over 50 bodies improperly stored at a Chicago funeral home
Technology
As for whether he has any plans to retire as he approaches 90 years old, the Oscar winner said, "If you can get out of bed and don’t fall down when you do it, then you just count your blessings and keep moving."
Technology
German reinsurer Munich Re on Friday posted a 6% rise in net profit in the second quarter, defying expectations for a drop and lifted by low major loss claims. Net profit in the quarter of €2.211 billion ($2.55 billion) compares …
Markets
“I imagine scenarios like this happen more often than people realize.”
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The Pentagon has released more never-before-seen videos of unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Technology
Scientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) conducted more than 140 hours of observations of the magnetar 1E 1547-5408, shown in this Aug. 5, 2026, artist’s concept, between March and April 2025. In doing so, they may have captured empty space behaving in a way physicists have predicted for 90 years, but never directly […]
Technology
Before astronauts return to the Moon’s surface through NASA’s Artemis program, the hardware they depend on must first prove it can survive the unforgiving lunar environment. At NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers at the Lunar Development and Test Facility are tackling one of exploration’s biggest challenges: Moon dust.  Unlike sand on Earth, lunar dust is sharp, abrasive, and clings […]
Technology
NIQ's latest report explores how AI, social, live and quick commerce are reshaping global retail.
Technology
Nearly halfway through the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA’s prediction of below-normal activity in the Atlantic basin remains unchanged. Today, forecasters from NOAA’s National Weather Service updated the number of expected named storms to 7-13 (with winds of 39 mph …
Global
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was partially refilled on Friday to flush out what NPS said were clogged pipes that supply water to the monument.
Culture
For the assembly, called NG Citizens, the National Gallery brought together a demographically representative group of the UK population.
Technology
The group’s Talkin to the Trees follow-up is out September 18
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Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money — $420 million — will be used for treatment services for young people. The rest will go toward awareness and prevention, screening services and other costs over the next five years.
Science
Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against users A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to pay $567m into a fund aimed at redressing adverse mental health impacts from the social media giant’s platforms. The Thursday ruling comes as a part of the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March. At the time, a jury found that the company knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its platforms, and imposed the maximum penalty : a $375m fine. Continue reading...
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Arresting portraits from Catherine Opie, exploring the past with paint and the geniuses of British animation unpack their secrets – all in your weekly dispatch Catherine Opie: To Be Seen Powerful photographs that put people before you heroically, on tour from London’s National Portrait Gallery. • Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, from 8 August Continue reading...
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In our news wrap Friday, a federal appeals court ruled that President Trump can't continue building his $400 million White House ballroom without congressional approval, Trump is reviving his push to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and a student in Thailand shot and killed at least seven people today, including five at his high school, outside of Bangkok.
Global
The Norwegian Football Federation calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign after he attempted to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
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Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.
Global
Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.
Technology
News of Iran's restrictive draft plan for the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices higher, renewing concerns over supply disruptions.
Technology
The announcement dropped on a pulverizingly humid Thursday afternoon in New York City: just a few hours later, an Olivia Rodrigo surprise gig would take place at Brooklyn’s intimate, 1,100-capacity venue Warsaw. The expected mad dash for tickets — only available at the venue’s box office — ensued, with fans lining up in heat that […]
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Warsaw, Brooklyn, New York Playing to just 1,000 fans, Rodrigo’s pop-up show is a thrillingly intimate showcase of her tour de force talent At 10am on Thursday, Olivia Rodrigo announced in an Instagram post that she would play a concert in Brooklyn later that night. Tickets went on sale at precisely the same moment – for the princely sum of $25 a pop – not through a Ticketmaster presale code or a virtual waiting room or one of the other digital gauntlets numbingly familiar to today’s concertgoer but in-person only from the box office at Warsaw, the century-old Polish community hall turned music venue in Greenpoint. That made admission less a transaction than a delicate equation of geography, endurance and luck. Fans who lived in the neighborhood or happened to be nearby made a beeline to Driggs Avenue where the growing queue – including many “remote workers” cradling slightly ajar MacBoo
Technology
Also in this edition: LPP suspends new orders and product-development work in Bangladesh, risking a potential blacklist, while workers at a Myanmar factory have been protesting for higher wages for a month.
Technology
Wiza Bondele works at an Ebola treatment hospital in eastern Congo, risking his life without pay since the outbreak began in May
Technology
What might a modern day equivalent of Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics look like? Guided by the author, I propose the three laws of AI Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk predicted in July that legions of AI-powered robots would dominate the physical world and that AI might not take orders from people any more. He also offered an alternative vision in which there would be agreement for a collective objective to make AI benign by imbuing it with a love of the truth and a desire for humanity to prosper, and that governments might have to enforce this objective. Governments around the world are belatedly starting to act on AI. In the US, President Trump’s administration is delaying and restricting the distribution of the most powerful frontier AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic. In the European Union, AI regulations promulgated in 2024 came into effect this year . However, these actions are
Technology
OpenAI says it is pausing "internal activities" around an in-development AI model, Astra, because it doesn't yet meet new security standards the company is putting in place. The announcement follows its recent disclosure that OpenAI models accidentally hacked Hugging Face. Anthropic and Meta have also since admitted that they had AI models that went rogue […] OpenAI says it is pausing "internal activities" around an in-development AI model, Astra, because it doesn't yet meet new security standards the company is putting in place. The announcement follows its recent disclosure that OpenAI models accidentally hacked Hugging Face . Anthropic and Meta have also since admitted that they had AI models that went rogue and breached other organizations. Recent internal evaluations of an OpenAI model called Astra indicate that it offers "significant advancements in agentic coding and cyberse
Technology
“AI is not the villain here; it is a mirror,” reflecting the diminishment of physician judgment, writes former surgeon Frances Mei Hardin.
Science
“To blame Fauci for not solving the origin of Covid-19 makes as much sense as blaming a detective in Washington, D.C., for not solving a murder in Wuhan,” writes David…
Technology
“It was briefly more dangerous to sit at a desk in Atlanta than to chase a hemorrhagic fever in the field,” writes Daniel Jernigan.
Markets
Beijing controls a chokepoint that Washington’s own crackdown can’t address.
Culture
The painting is included in the show "Woman Painter” opening at National Museum of Norway in October.
Culture
The director has yet again hinted that he may step away – but if he does actually relinquish control, it would likely benefit the franchise After directing the highest-grossing film trilogy of all time, and having spent more than two decades bending technology, studio executives and several hundred million dollars’ worth of underwater motion capture to his will, James Cameron this week signalled that he may be ready to hand the future of the Avatar franchise to another director. Indeed, he bent Hollywood to his will so completely that it became almost impossible in the early 2010s to watch a blockbuster without uncomfortable plastic glasses, and without objects on the screen being hurled pointlessly towards the audience. Still, the Canadian film-maker now appears to be seriously considering handing over everyone’s favourite multibillion-dollar bioluminescent space jungle to someone else.
Culture
Get livestream feeds of must-see festival performances starting Friday (Aug. 7).
Technology
Booming demand for Palantir’s AI solutions is restoring confidence in the company.
California
Even with higher CalPERS earnings, upping pensions for public safety employees would cost the state and local governments $4.8 billion more.
Markets
Ames & Gough Names Partners Lynch and Maxwell SVPs Ames & Gough, headquartered in Washington, D.C., appointed equity partners Brian Lynch and Jared Maxwell as senior vice presidents. Appointed an equity partner of Ames & Gough in 2023, Lynch leads …
Markets
Aon named Tim Fletcher head of M&A, transaction advisory and financial services, North America. Fletcher has over 20 years of industry experience and has served as national practice leader for Aon’s Financial Services Group (FSG) for five years. He will …
Markets
Old Republic International Corporation announced that John Paulk has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Old Republic Excess & Surplus, reporting to Ralph Sabbagh, President. In making this announcement, Craig Smiddy, Old Republic International’s President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, …
California
Perez Hilton's family revealed his children were home when his mental health crisis began to unfold and requested space from paparazzi so they can safely return home and begin to heal.
California
"He deserves immense credit for helping to usher in the alternative revolution of the '80s and '90s," Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan said.
Technology
President Donald Trump has gotten a reprieve in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC
Global
A proposal by one local government council to limit "vertical drinking" in London has sparked controversy
Technology
Simon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits.
Global
Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by police when he killed two women.
Global
The video revealed more details of the chaotic scene last weekend. The gunman walked up to the drive-thru window four times and opened fire, killing an In-N-Out employee, police said.
Global
Pope Leo XIV plans to meet with survivors of clergy abuse during a four-day trip to France next month
Technology
In a session with execs from mk2, Design Otherwise and Lucky Red, 'Ida' by Pawel Pawlikowski and Barry Jenkins' 'Moonlight' were name-checked as powerful films that data or algorithms may not have picked.
Technology
Recent quarterly reports from DraftKings, Flutter Entertainment and others offer a view into prediction markets businesses and their performance.
Markets
Four months ago, the Netherlands approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system and has since then advocated for its adoption across the EU. But Dutch road regulator RDW won’t tell the public why it concluded the driver-assistance system is safe or …
Culture
The late producer’s gift for bringing in elements from dance music’s cutting edge drew all manner of music royalty – and he often made them sound better than ever before • William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69 William Orbit’s first band were a curious business. Torch Song had one foot in the pop mainstream – their biggest success came about when one of their tracks was featured on the soundtrack of the Tom Hanks-starring sex comedy Bachelor Party – and one in the left field: they recorded at London’s anarchist hub Centro Iberico, famed for staging gigs by Crass and Throbbing Gristle; they covered the Velvet Underground’s Venus in Furs. Mothdoom Ecstasy is very much of its time – stuttering samples, booming drums – but in its hazy synth textures and ethereal female vocals, you can definitely hear intimations of Orbit’s future approach. Continue reading
Markets
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker this week signed legislation that gives the state’s insurance department authority to object rates it deems are excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory. HB 4273 and SB 714 allow the Illinois Department of Insurance to review homeowners …
Technology
Private equity investors could target more undervalued airlines following Apollo's swoop for EasyJet.
Markets
A proposed deal between Iran and Oman that would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz is not easily workable due to U.S. sanctions and restrictive insurance clauses on any payments, four industry sources …
Global
Clancy, 35, has pleaded not guilty to three murder charges in connection with the deaths of her children.
California
Four Republican U.S. senators on Thursday proposed repealing landmark California vehicle emissions rules in a bid to prevent the state from imposing stricter tailpipe requirements than the federal government. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in June sent the Republican-controlled Congress …
Culture
The singer-songwriter discusses his new album, touring with Gracie Abrams and his "enemies list" for an interview with Jimmy Fallon.
Technology
A measure to impose new sanctions on Russian oil purchasers easily cleared the Senate and heads to the House.
Technology
Ukrainian long-range drones have hit a warehouse in the Ural Mountains belonging to Russia’s largest online retailer
Culture
Which new Latin music release is your favorite? Vote below!
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Murphy reveals he might revisit the scrapped role he had for the star at a later time.
Technology
Memory prices have surged because of short supply and huge demand with investors watching closely for any changes to the supply-demand imbalance.
California
Boston, with its rising costs, high taxes, and business climate, is losing ground to rivals across the country, sometimes even in biotech.
Science
The NIH plans to close the door on one of the few pathways available to international students on visas to forge a career in biomedical research in the U.S.
Science
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk convinced a federal judge to toss an antitrust lawsuit by a compound pharmacy
Science
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
Culture
From olive to lime to mint, green trousers are a nice summer alternative to darker colours. Style them like jeans and they’ll work easily with pieces you already own Continue reading...
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The New Zealand actor, who died last month aged 78, will appear in live-action movie of popular video game, which is set for release next year The New Zealand actor Sam Neill completed filming of a role in the forthcoming adaptation of The Legend of Zelda video game before he died, which will be one of his final screen appearances. According to a report in Deadline , Neill, who died of pneumonia last month aged 78 , will appear in the live-action movie, which finished filming in April this year and is set for release next May. Which role Neill plays has not been announced, but fans of the games have suggested that he would be a good casting choice for the King of Hyrule, the fictional fantasy realm in which the Zelda games are primarily set. Continue reading...
Technology
The legendary Hungarian filmmaker, who ran the Film Factory at Sarajevo Film Festival from 2013 to 2017, died earlier this year aged 70.
Global
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a defense agreement treating an attack on one as an attack on all three
Global
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.
Technology
One night after country singer joined band for “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” Slash and Duff McKagan make surprise appearance for Lies classic and Fleetwood Mac cover
Global
Hamilton was among a group of 74 nominations approved by the Senate, including President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Transportation Security Administration, David Cummins, and his choice for ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Global
The bipartisan legislation, which passed the Senate 86-11, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports seeking to deprive Putin of revenues fueling the war.
Technology
New animations from NASA’s PREFIRE mission reveal two years of seasonal temperature swings at the Arctic and Antarctic.
Global
Simon Levy, from Tottenham, was left free to kill due to a string of police and court blunders.
Technology
The company is seeing huge profitability potential and a larger addressable market as a result of AI search.
Briefs
Shop the best celebrity street style looks of the week, perfect for the season ahead—just a few simple clicks away.
Culture
Vogue Business and Swap invited fashion and beauty leaders to a dinner party at the Twenty Two to discuss where the future of shopping is heading.
Technology
Pop singer Self Esteem is set to star in upcoming film Mountain from Welsh director Celyn Jones.
Markets
No one knows what Congress will do if Social Security’s trust fund were actually to be depleted.
Technology
U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it’s far from the most trusted source of advice
Markets
The chances of a hike remain, with upcoming inflation reports a key focus for Fed officials.
Technology
Following the release of its premium and very expensive $650 The Collexion headphones in May, Sony could be taking its 1000X line of wireless noise-canceling headphones in a cheaper direction next month. The company is reportedly planning a refreshed and more affordable version of its six-year-old WH-1000XM4 headphones that will feature similar performance and specs […] Following the release of its premium and very expensive $650 The Collexion headphones in May, Sony could be taking its 1000X line of wireless noise-canceling headphones in a cheaper direction next month. The company is reportedly planning a refreshed and more affordable version of its six-year-old WH-1000XM4 headphones that will feature similar performance and specs as the original but at a lower price point, according to reliable leaker billbil-kun . The WH-1000XM4C are expected to launch in early September 2026 in
Culture
The announcement came comes after fellow bandmate Manon Bannerman went on a hiatus from the ensemble.
Science
Stocks often come under pressure once insiders are able to unload shares — but in the case of SpaceX, that risk may have been already priced in.
Technology
Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Technology
Move comes in response to Rome imposing similar measures after mass migration rush to Ceuta Spain has announced it will introduce temporary border checks on visitors from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass rush of people from Morocco into Ceuta. The checks, which come “amid the persistent irregular migration pressure” facing Italy, will start at midnight on Saturday and last until 7 September, Spain’s interior ministry said in a statement. Continue reading...
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The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.
Technology
Spanish authorities have dismantled a major criminal network involved in trafficking migrants, drugs and weapons across the Western Mediterranean
Technology
The reality TV star and former L.A. mayoral candidate said on Friday that he is advocating for a 25 percent federal tax credit for Hollywood.
Technology
Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Culture
The site includes some 100 rooms connected by a network of tunnels more than a half-mile long.
Technology
The premium cabler increased its 2026 outlook in key metrics as it charts a streaming TV future fueled by franchises like ‘Outlander’ and ‘Power.’
Technology
Starz saw total revenue slide again in the second quarter of 2026 — but the media company reported its first year-over-year growth in streaming revenue in 18 months. Company execs believe the business is turning around, and they’ve raised their outlook for adjusted OIBDA (operating income before depreciation and amortization) growth for full-year 2026 from […]
Culture
The eight-track collection opens with the anthemic digital single "RUN IT,” written and produced by the group’s in-house production unit 3RACHA.
Culture
After eight years together, the group best known for maximalism makes a strong case for pulling back.
Technology
The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire.
Culture
The musical retelling of Jackson's rise to fame has been a massive hit, besting Bohemian Rhapsody to become the top-grossing musician biopic of all time.
Global
Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.
Technology
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare cancer, has died at 26
Technology
Fresh off its silver screen debut and record-breaking pre-order numbers, the buzzy new device is coming to T-Mobile customers at no cost. Here's how to claim the carrier's best phone deal to date.
Culture
The upcoming project will feature Mickey Guyton, Jonathan McReynolds, Israel Houghton and more.
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Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly reshaped congressional district — marking a rare rejection of a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump.
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Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings, LLC
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The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered thousands in back wages and assessed penalties after a federal investigation revealed child labor, minimum wage, and overtime violations by the operators of three La Panaderia Bakery & Café locations in San Antonio. …
Technology
Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.
Technology
At least seven people have been killed and more than a dozen others injured in a school shooting that took place at a high school in the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand.
Technology
Teenager killed his grandparents before opening fire at school near Bangkok, where 22 others were wounded Thailand school shooting – latest updates A Thai teenager killed his grandparents before opening fire at his school, where he shot five people dead and took his own life, police have said, in an attack that has shaken a country struggling to deal with gun violence. Police said the 14-year-old had wounded another 22 people in the school shooting on the outskirts of Bangkok on Friday morning. Nine people were in a critical condition, the Thai health department said. Continue reading...
Technology
Looking for the best Airbnbs in the Hamptons? Here, 16 fabulous choices, from a fishing cottage in Montauk to a grand East Hampton estate.
Technology
U.S. social media giant Meta is facing increasing pressure from Indian regulators, including demands to revoke the firm's safe harbor immunity in the country.
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Model and artist Serena Wardell married Fishbowl founder Casper Ettelson at her family’s ancestral home of Crom Castle in rural Ireland, with the bride making the wedding stationery, keepsakes, and her bouquet herself.
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Oscar nominee Wagner Moura and Greta Lee lead Netflix’s sci-fi tale of a family trapped in their house as something sinister arrives Most of us aren’t truly ready for films that directly cover the recent horrors of Covid and, well, why would we be? There was a need back in 2021 for something strict and journalistic like Matthew Heineman’s excellent documentary The First Wave and there have been other variously illuminating docs since, but it’s been tough for narrative storytellers to address and confront – and even tougher for audiences to engage. It’s partly why Ari Aster’s intermittently excellent 2020-set satire Eddington fizzled at the box office, released five years after the pandemic began but still five years too soon. The most effective ways in have usually been through the back door. Mike Leigh’s 2024 drama Hard Truths might have only mentioned the pandemic once and included jus
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Here’s how to unlock your inner magic during this year’s lion’s gate portal, according to an astrologer.
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In Retail Ritual, presented on the occasion of her first institutional solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Sarajevo Photography Festival, Carlota Guerrero transforms the luxury fitting room into a stage where motherhood, performance, consumer culture, and the female gaze converge. We spoke with the artist about desire, identity, ritual, and the images that emerge before experience itself can be understood.
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The Offtrail Ultra features TNF's first dual-density supercritical midsole.
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The foundation says development at an adjacent parking lot could impact the building’s integrity.
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Is SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic worth the money? With a reformulated formula, the new serum contains the same headliner antioxidants, but includes two new ingredients to address signs of aging.
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Tabis have spent years moving in and out of fashion. Now designers are finding new ways to give the foot’s largest digit its own space.
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A Trump administration framework on AI testing leaves a lack of transparency – and plenty of open questions After months of talking with tech industry leaders, the Trump administration finalized a framework this week for how it will test new artificial intelligence models for safety and cybersecurity risks. So far, the White House is keeping details of the framework private, in a blow to transparency and potential boon for secretive AI companies. On Tuesday, staff from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Google, Nvidia and Microsoft attended a private meeting with White House officials to review the AI framework. Multiple outlets have since reported that although the volunteer vetting process for new AI models has been settled, the White House does not plan to release its policy publicly and will only share testing criteria with a select few tech companies. Continue reading...
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Starting with the original in Camp Miasma in 1980, the horror franchise went on to have a long life. There were multiple sequels, spinoffs in the form of arcade cabinets and board games, and just about every kind of merchandise you can think of, from alarm clocks and lunch boxes to Halloween costumes and action […] Starting with the original in Camp Miasma in 1980, the horror franchise went on to have a long life. There were multiple sequels, spinoffs in the form of arcade cabinets and board games, and just about every kind of merchandise you can think of, from alarm clocks and lunch boxes to Halloween costumes and action figures. It got so popular there were even knockoff costumes at party stores. For several decades the franchise exerted a powerful, albeit dwindling, impact on the world of horror. But if you haven't heard of Camp Miasma , that's okay, because it doesn't really ex
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Restart, a games media website launched in late 2024 that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its "entire editorial team," according to a Friday post from Brandy Berthelson, the site's former editor-in-chief. Other staffers have also posted about being laid off. Restart is operated by Moonrock, a content marketing agency, though its editorial mission […] Restart , a games media website launched in late 2024 that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its "entire editorial team," according to a Friday post from Brandy Berthelson, the site's former editor-in-chief. Other staffers have also posted about being laid off. Restart is operated by Moonrock, a content marketing agency, though its editorial mission page says it's "powered" by Walmart. That page outlines how Walmart is (or was) involved: When we mention a game, we'll provide purchase links that will take you to Walmart usin
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I discovered Kiziks hands-free shoes out of necessity, but now I never want to stoop over to tie my shoes again These sneakers saved my feet from blisters on vacation – and looked cute with every outfit Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Six months ago, my back did something deeply unpleasant that made it very difficult to bend over, kneel down or honestly do anything. It slipped a disk. I wrote about some of the back-saving gadgets that helped me get through recovery, from lap desks to trekking poles, but one has stayed with me even after healing: the Kizik Lima 2 slip-on shoes. Their hands-free design was a godsend during my recovery, but you don’t have to be in agony to appreciate a pair. While I have always been concerned more with comfort than style when it comes to shoes, I draw the line at some of the typical hands-free options.
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There’s something magical about using instant cameras that smartphones can’t match. You can capture a moment, print it out, and then give the photo as a gift or hold onto it. Image quality won’t be all that good, but imperfections are part of the allure. We tested instant camera models from popular brands and landed […] There’s something magical about using instant cameras that smartphones can’t match. You can capture a moment, print it out, and then give the photo as a gift or hold onto it. Image quality won’t be all that good, but imperfections are part of the allure. We tested instant camera models from popular brands and landed on a handful that we think are the best. Some aim to preserve the classic experience above all else, while others support companion apps and the ability to print stored photos. Fujifilm’s latest Instax cameras are the best out there for most people. The
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Wildfires in the US and Europe, Russian strikes in Kyiv, beekeepers in Gaza and the European Aquatics Championships – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...
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Investors are demanding higher rates when they buy long-duration bonds because there is less demand, higher supply and a hot mess of policy uncertainty, strategist explains
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Running the fastest mile ever in his Brooks Hyperion 222 shoe, Kerr is as loyal to the brand as he is to winning.
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The feeling of holding the cuddly 18-inch Derpy plushie against the body provides a "comforting, cozy feel," per a product description.
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Out Friday, Fernando Eimbcke's new coming-of-age dramedy "Olmo" follows a charismatic Chicano teen in the 1970s.
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The backlash to what some dub ‘pervert glasses’ is growing – but people living with disabilities point out the new tech can also be life-changing Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One summer day earlier this year, Rhys left a cafe in Melbourne where he had been working remotely, when his phone pinged with a message on the dating app Grindr. The message was a photo of him sitting at a table outside the cafe on his laptop, with his dog seated on the ground next to him. In the foreground, in a man’s hand was an iPhone unlocked. Continue reading...
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Mike Escobar, also known as “Risky,” 43, a member of the Little Hood gang in Anaheim, California; James Mendez, also known as “Buck,” 47, a Sureño gang member from Garden Grove, California; and Kevin Trejo, also known as “Minor,” 38, a member of the Jeffrey Street gang in Anaheim, California, were each sentenced yesterday to life in prison for their trial convictions of murder in aid of racketeering relating to their association with the Mexican Mafia.
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Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham says working on a documentary together has been a 'healing process' for the band.
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The extinct toad from the ice age was found among the amphibian collection at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.
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The actors stepped out in London yesterday wearing matching gold wedding rings, following reports of a wedding celebration in Surrey earlier this week.
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Gas prices in the U.S. averaged $4.06 per gallon on Thursday — a major source of voter discontent heading into November's midterm elections.
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Triarchy co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel remains steadfast in his commitment to sustainable production.
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President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott paused industry-wide approvals until the companies provide the state with more information on things like power and water use. “I saw Texas …
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The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
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The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.
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US president’s complaint industry ‘making too much money’ comes after his policies boosted corporations Donald Trump’s statement that oil companies have made “too much money” from the Iran war has angered environmentalists, who say that his policies were designed to benefit those very corporations. If he really believes his own claims, he should impose a windfall profits tax, advocates say. “Trump’s declaration that big oil is ‘making too much money’ belies his accommodation and giveaways to the industry that have enabled its price-gouging – not to mention his disaster of a war of choice against Iran,” said Tyson Slocum, energy program director at the consumer advocacy non-profit Public Citizen. “But like a broken clock that’s correct twice a day, the president is right that oil companies are ‘making too much money’, which means Trump should endorse a windfall profits tax.” ExxonMobil an
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The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.
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Two months after he was blocked by the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump has resumed his effort to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as part of an effort to stack the central bank’s board with more allies.
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Move to raise levy on goods made with polysilicon aims to protect domestic US supply chains from China, the major producer Donald Trump has ordered a new 15% tariff on imported products made of polysilicon, an important ingredient in microchip manufacturing that is primarily produced by China. The new tariff, which will take effect on 4 December, is aimed at supporting US chip and solar panel supply chains to compete with Beijing on artificial intelligence and energy. Continue reading...
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Trump aide Dan Scavino told Cook there is "sufficient reason to believe that you made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements."
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Orders come after supreme court rejected president’s first bid to restrict guarantee enshrined in US constitution Donald Trump has made a second attempt to restrict the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, just weeks after the US supreme court rejected his initial, more sweeping bid to deny automatic citizenship to the children born to undocumented immigrants and temporary foreign residents. Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders that seek to broaden the categories of children ineligible for automatic US citizenship and ban so-called “birth tourism”. The directives are expected to face legal challenges. Continue reading...
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As oil reserves and munitions stockpiles reportedly dwindle, analysts wonder how much longer markets will pounce when the Trump admin. dangles an Iran deal.
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Andy Ogles is the second person backed by the US president to lose this week but there were also some wins in Trump's corner.
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Bill Cassidy, Republican seen as a decisive holdout, said he is prepared to back Trump’s former personal lawyer US politics live – latest updates Bill Cassidy, the US Republican senator seen as the decisive holdout on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, announced on Friday that he will support the pick, setting the stage for a major win for Donald Trump. Confirmation that Cassidy, of Louisiana, is prepared to back Blanche – Trump’s former personal lawyer, and a loyal ally of the president – appeared to clear the last hurdle of his confirmation process, which had been challenged by the defections of the Republican senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins. Continue reading...
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From the omnipresent One Night Only trailer, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the movie glosses over its terrifying and absurd premise - in otherwise normal modern New York, single people can only have sex one night a year - to deliver an entirely traditional romantic comedy. I'm here to report that it does not […] From the omnipresent One Night Only trailer, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the movie glosses over its terrifying and absurd premise - in otherwise normal modern New York, single people can only have sex one night a year - to deliver an entirely traditional romantic comedy. I'm here to report that it does not do that. No, the film is very much about life under Sex Purge Law, but where you might expect questions of politics or religion or fear or humanity, there are instead questions of boning. Questions like "Who should I do sex to and why?" are explored in an ep
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Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.
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The chip maker recorded its largest-ever weekly increase in market capitalization.
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“It’s no different than when Auto-Tune came out,” he said in a recent interview
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The rapper opened up to VIBE about embracing the new technology, his mom’s passing, and who the new project is really for
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Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 83,000 in July while the unemployment rate would hold steady at 4.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
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U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market.
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Earlier, Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski said she opposed Trump's pick to lead the justice department
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"Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's majority said.
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Stocks rose on Wall Street and Treasury yields fell after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month
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Estimates for previous two months were revised down sharply but unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% Business live – latest updates US employers unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July and gains for the previous two months were revised down sharply by a combined 103,000 jobs, painting a weaker picture of the labor market than past data indicated. The unemployment rate, however, held steady at 4.1%. Economists had projected an unchanged unemployment rate and 83,000 new jobs for the month. Continue reading...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Serbia on Saturday for the first time
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The company said its revised outlook forecasting a steeper revenue decline in fiscal 2027 is due to softer demand in North America and Asia-Pacific.
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IFPI and Music Canada are coordinating the action against the app, which unlawfully sources music from YouTube.
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At UMK, the hip-hop standout joins a roster that includes DEAN, Okasian, Bryan Chase, LIM KIM, 1300 , and HEYOON.
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By Nathaniel Cline– Virginia Mercury Virginia is closer to regulating self-driving vehicles, which have steadily increased nationwide despite continued concerns over safety. Despite crashes that have led to restrictions in some areas, other states, such as Arizona and Texas, have …
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The Belgian-born actress, who pulled double duty in the Cannes competition program this year with 'All of a Sudden' and 'Parallel Tales,' received the Leopard Club Award at the Swiss festival.
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Volkswagen's top investor on Friday called on the auto giant to take immediate action to fend off intensifying competition from Chinese car brands.
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The Senate passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on Friday.
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A fan is suing the Yankees after claiming she suffered permanent injuries when she was hit in the head by a baseball bat that flew towards the stands and over the protective netting.
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A neighbor who witnessed the incident said the man claimed he was with the fire department.
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ABC News' Sam Champion announces the 2026 National Mascot Hall of Fame inductee after fans from more than 100 countries cast their votes.
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Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday he will back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump's Justice Department.
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The 37-year old man suspected of starting one of the fires burning around Spokane, Washington told a detective that he planned the arson attack for Sunday to coincide with a “high winds” day, according to court documents. That blaze was …
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The musician's third album, Chuck Timely & the Hourglass , is out today
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The artist now recording as Johnny Blue Skies joined Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney for a psychedelic jam as they close their North American tour
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The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
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The way people undergo abortions has changed. This video details five things to know.
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The appeal of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels has always been the way they make it easier to (re)discover classic films and series. But Roku's latest experiment in the FAST space has less to do with traditionally produced entertainment and is entirely focused on giving viewers access to a constant source of AI-generated content. […] The appeal of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels has always been the way they make it easier to (re)discover classic films and series. But Roku's latest experiment in the FAST space has less to do with traditionally produced entertainment and is entirely focused on giving viewers access to a constant source of AI-generated content. This week, Roku added four new channels to its library of streamable programming. Along with dedicated feeds for old episodes of Mad TV , Whose Line Is It Anyway? , and a variety of
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The Chinese boy group, a subunit of NCT, recently performed during Central Park's SummerStage concert series and are getting ready to release new music and kick off their tour this fall.
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Prolific filmmaker Werner Herzog will receive the San Sebastián Film Festival’s prestigious Donostia Award during its 74th edition in September. The German director will be honored at the Spanish festival’s opening gala and will screen his latest film “Bucking Fastard,” following its world premiere at Venice Film Festival. “Over a career spanning six decades, Werner […]
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The German filmmaker joins a prestigious list of Donostia Award recipients, including Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett, Pedro Almodóvar, David Cronenberg, Juliette Binoche and Javier Bardem.
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The film, starring Claes Bang and Valerie Pachner, debuts at Locarno, and director Felix Randau heard concerns that he may give a platform to a villain, but says: "If you ignore evil, it will grow in the dark."
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The Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth tourism and tighten other criteria.
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New labor data shows the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, when economists had predicted modest growth. Revised numbers for May and June also show 103,000 fewer jobs created than originally reported. The unemployment rate ticked down, from 4.2% to 4.1%, a function of fewer people seeking jobs. Amna Nawaz discussed the numbers with Heather Long, chief economist with Navy Federal Credit Union.
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Some of the biggest names on Google's AI team got new jobs this week. In some cases, including for legendary Googler Jeff Dean, those jobs are no longer at Google. Given that Google's models seem to be behind the best of what's coming out of anthropic and OpenAI, is this a sign of Google in […] Some of the biggest names on Google's AI team got new jobs this week . In some cases, including for legendary Googler Jeff Dean, those jobs are no longer at Google. Given that Google's models seem to be behind the best of what's coming out of anthropic and OpenAI, is this a sign of Google in turmoil? Is it about Demis Hassabis wanting something more interesting to work on than virtual assistants? Or is there something else entirely happening here ? On this episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David start by discussing the leadership shake-up at Google, the state of the AI race, and whether Go
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There is a new partnership in the Middle East and South Asia. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed an agreement similar to NATO's Article 5, pledging that a strike against one of them would be considered a strike against all of them. But despite reports that it was close, no deal was announced between the United States and Iran. Nick Schifrin explains.
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We asked a large group of longtime fans to give us their favorite Dead classics
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From collectible card sets by Topps to card games by Hasbro and Ravensburger, the entertainment giant has found a growth business in a mature consumer products world.
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Mexico has sent 1,500 more troops to Michoacan after the U.S. suspended avocado inspections due to a threat
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Mexico has sent 1,500 more troops to Michoacan after the U.S. suspended avocado inspections due to a threat
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Mexico has sent 1,500 more troops to Michoacan after the U.S. suspended avocado inspections due to a threat
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For roughly an hour this week, Telegram vanished from Apple's App Store. Even during that blip, it was a stunning absence for such a major app: an avenue of communication for more than 1 billion users around the world, used widely as a secure platform for people who live in countries under censorship. Apple later […] Elon Musk in the Oval Office on May 30th, 2025. | Photo by Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images For roughly an hour this week, Telegram vanished from Apple's App Store. Even during that blip, it was a stunning absence for such a major app: an avenue of communication for more than 1 billion users around the world, used widely as a secure platform for people who live in countries under censorship . Apple later revealed that it had removed the app due to the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and restored it once that content was removed. But the decision once again s
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Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.
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Scott Colom is a Black man and a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi, a state traditionally led by white conservatives. Colom aims to unseat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a white supporter of President Donald Trump who is seeking her second term.
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William Orbit, the Grammy-winning musician and producer best known for his work with Madonna, All Saints and Blur, died on July 23. He was 69. Orbit’s family confirmed his death in a statement posted to his Instagram account on Friday. “It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of William Orbit announce that […]
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Electronic music extraordinaire also worked on Blur’s experimental 13 in addition to songs by U2, No Doubt, Pink, and more
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The electronic musician had a hand in several ’90s classics, including Ray of Light and 13
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Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black Coffee William Orbit, the British music producer whose dreamy yet propulsive style invigorated work by Madonna, Blur, All Saints, U2 and more, has died aged 69. A statement on his social media, attributed to family and friends, said he died at home on 23 July. “He will be greatly missed by us and by so many whose lives he touched through his music, friendship and kindness,” the statement read. No cause of death was given. Continue reading...
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The English musician and producer teamed with Madonna at a moment of deep personal change for the pop superstar.
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The administration is subjugating science to political imperatives, a major blow to US soft power and technological progress The Trump administration is waging an unprecedented war on institutions devoted to research and higher learning. While plenty of countries have harmed universities by imposing neoliberal logics on academia – creating artificial markets in the name of spurring professors to be more productive – the Trumpist subjugation of all science to political imperatives has no equivalent in a democracy; if anything, it is reminiscent of Stalin’s Soviet Union. The assault now also targets foreign students and any kind of international collaboration – a major blow to US soft power. Why are Trumpists engaging in what can only be described as an act of wanton self-injury? Project 2025’s Russell Vought , the director of the office of management and budget, initiated the rule change
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The Sydney electronic music artist was shortlisted for breakthrough independent artist of the year at the 2026 AIR Awards.
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A new wave of young activists in the Maldives is tackling issues like coastal erosion and plastic pollution in the Indian Ocean island nation
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Beatrice Gibson's full-length feature debut, premiering in Locarno's Filmmakers of the Present Competition, blends autofiction and poetry into what she calls "a love letter to friendships."
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The R&B star is bringing her voice to the first CoComelon movie, with original music from Justin Tranter.
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News of the music-filled movie 'Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story' follows on the debut of last month's 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,' the fifth film in the successful franchise.
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"We're finally putting the sidekicks center stage," the president of Disney Kids & Family says.
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Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive drew $1.39 billion in sales from April 1-June 30, the quarter during which it opened presales for “Grand Theft Auto 6,” even as the company’s losses widened. During a call with analysts later Friday, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said “GTA 6” had an “exceptional start to pre-orders,” which were open […]
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“She left behind a 30-year-old son and 32-year-old daughter.”
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An investigation into 231 femicide cases highlights the dire situation in Afghanistan, where men are empowered to murder and face no punishment while their crimes are covered up by the state In a voice message recorded weeks before she died, Liza Shams, 33, asks a relative to pray for her. “There’s no end to my days of misfortune,” she says. “Pray that God shames Hasib [her husband, Hasibullah Sarwari] in front of the whole world for what he has done to me.” In a second recording, she describes being beaten by Sarwari while pregnant, then kept isolated for days, injured to the point she couldn’t eat or speak. “I’m a woman, fine, I should not talk about what happens in my home,” she says. “But I can’t do this any more.” On the afternoon of 1 February, Liza’s neighbours heard screaming and alerted the police. A short while earlier, Liza’s father, Shamsuddin Shams, had received a video call
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“I was shocked to learn that his monthly Social Security benefit will be only $700.”
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A handsomely upholstered psychological thriller with more than a little contemporary resonance, the period drama “I Is Another” should spark heated debate about what constitutes a historical fact as well as the increasingly malleable nature of truth today. German writer-director Felix Randau’s fourth feature centers on the fascinating but now mostly forgotten figure of Felix […]
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Robyn Cory says daughter Kristen was not protected, amid questions about why it took six years to identify remains The family of Kristen Galvan, a 15-year-old Houston girl who was sex trafficked and murdered, says law enforcement failed her twice by not protecting her after she gave forensic interviews about her traffickers, and later by taking more than six years to identify her remains. The Texas attorney general’s office announced on 28 July that Kristen’s remains had been positively identified using advanced DNA testing conducted over the past year. Parts of her skull, clothing and an earring were found beneath a bridge beside a jogging trail in Missouri City, about 10 miles outside Houston. Continue reading...
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Big cheques, standing ovations, irate adults – there are surprising sides to composing a children’s TV theme tune. From Bluey to Byker Grove, the creators of the best reveal the secrets How do you write TV theme music for children? Does it make you mega-rich? And does the tune itself eventually drive you (and parents everywhere) nuts? We tracked down the creators of half-a-dozen of TV’s greatest children’s show themes in order to find out. As Bluey’s Joff Bush told us: “The key lesson is that if you’re going to write a theme tune, make sure you really like it because you’re going to hear it a helluva lot!” Continue reading...
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“One Night Only” director Will Gluck doesn’t want you to overthink it. The filmmaker has been fielding a lot of inquiries about the premise, logic and loopholes of his new movie, a raucous romantic comedy about the one night a year where premarital sex is legal. (Think “The Purge,” but for banging instead of murder.) […]
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This week saw massive moves in both directions for software stocks, as investors try to figure out which names are best insulated from artificial intelligence.
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‘Schitt's Creek’ star Chris Elliott and ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ actress Caroline Aaron will also appear in the feature from Ellyn Vander Wyden.
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Tom Holland and Zendaya's unstoppable blockbuster is now the fastest film to make a half-billion domestically.
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SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” Season 1 Episode 3, now streaming on HBO Max. Things get witchy in Episode 3 of “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” and a scary, 60-foot Bernadette (Melissa Raush) makes a guest appearance. The aptly titled episode, “Spoiler: Bert Is Magic,” kicks off […]
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Gabriel Mascaro, director of the 2025 Berlinale Grand Jury Prize winner “The Blue Trail,” and top Brazilian producer Paula Cosenza (“Memory House”) have teamed to create Trema, launched as a Northeast Brazil production powerhouse. Trema is headquartered in Recife, Mascaro’s home city and capital of Pernambuco state. Now up and running, Trema is focusing on […]
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No stranger to rebuilding after disaster, the US band’s frontman Zachary Cole Smith now sees the entire capitalist project as ripe for reinvention, on a surprisingly upbeat new AG Cook-produced album Zachary Cole Smith used to be a miserable interviewee. He had plenty to say – always generous, always voluble – but spoke with grim introspection, chastising himself and cataloguing his misdeeds with a fervour that engulfed him like his oversized T-shirts. A decade later, the Diiv frontman who materialises on my screen seems well rid of that old self. Suspiciously well rid of it, perhaps. He looks as if he has stepped out of a middle management meeting. “Precisely!” Smith concurs cheerfully, speaking via video call from a back garden in La Cañada, California. “We’re trying to have a visual language, which is fun. We’ve never done that with what we wear.” The singer-guitarist, 41, wears thick
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After his breakthrough in The Holdovers in 2023, Sessa has gone back to the 70s again for Tony, the biopic of bad-boy chef and Kitchen Confidential author Bourdain. And, he says, a big part of him would like to stay there Despite being just 23, Dominic Sessa is perhaps as intimately acquainted with the 1970s as those who grew up then. Although the New Jersey-born actor has only starred in five films, two of them are marinated in the fashions, sounds and mores of the decade. In his new movie, Tony , he plays the 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain, future bad-boy celebrity chef, bestselling author of Kitchen Confidential and host of its hit TV spin-off. Tony restricts itself to one summer in 1975, when Bourdain bummed around the coastal resort of Provincetown, Massachusetts, falling in love, scrubbing pans in a seafood joint and catching the cooking bug. “For a rootless young man with sensualist
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“My father placed his $600,000 Wisconsin home into a revocable trust, naming my brother as beneficiary.”
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A decade after leaving elite gymnastics behind, the viral UCLA star is chasing a spot at LA 2028 on her own terms – and inspiring a new generation Every morning, Katelyn Ohashi gets up and makes a smoothie and then walks her four-month-old puppy. She drives to the gym and begins with a moment of gratitude before warming up with gymnasts half her age. She trains four days a week, around four hours per day, while also dabbling in her various hobbies. It’s a routine that maybe a decade ago she didn’t envision but is now undertaking. When Ohashi left elite gymnastics in 2013, it was no longer a place where she found joy. Although she was seen as an Olympic hopeful (she was the last gymnast to beat Simone Biles in the all-around finals at the American Cup), a back injury took her out of the running for the Games. She slowly found her joy for the sport in NCAA gymnastics at UCLA, where she was
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