Technology
$46B tribal gambling industry watchdog can't enforce law without chairperson
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma opened its new Harrah’s-branded casino in April.
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2026-08-09
168 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Technology
'Not afraid to stay': The Canadians who want to change how wildfires are fought
With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.
Global
'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare
The verdict from most theatre critics is that it's a worthy addition to the epic fantasy franchise.
Markets
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan
Sony-Marvel release collects $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend
California
'The Yellow Line is a quiet thief': How Israel's moving border is erasing Gazans' lives
Since an October ceasefire, Israel has shifted the Yellow Line west, boosting its control from 53% to about 64% of the Gaza Strip.
California
'We tricked them.' Why 'Ted Lasso' probably deserves some credit for U.S. soccer boom
The Apple TV series "Ted Lasso" is supposed to primarily be a wide-appealing comedy, yet its role in popularizing soccer in the U.S. can't be dismissed.
Global
2 dead, 12 injured after boat capsizes in New York Harbor
Just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, NYPD divers and FDNY responded to a call of a capsized boat off of Liberty Island.
Global
20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia declares state of emergency
More than 100 wildfires burned across the province, nearly half out of control.
Technology
49ers coach says his Tesla was on Autopilot when he crashed
Four weeks ago, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in an accident near downtown Palo Alto. At the time Shanahan said only that the accident was his fault. But during a recent press conference he shared more details about the incident, including the fact that he had his Tesla's Autopilot engaged at the […] Head Coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers | Image: Michael Zagaris / San Francisco 49ers / Getty Images Four weeks ago, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in an accident near downtown Palo Alto. At the time Shanahan said only that the accident was his fault. But during a recent press conference he shared more details about the incident, including the fact that he had his Tesla's Autopilot engaged at the time. Shanahan was not passing the buck, however, saying it was his fault regardless of whether or not Autopilot was engaged. "I've ha
Technology
5 ‘rules’ your parents taught you that are sabotaging your career, says expert—like ‘always be grateful’
"Well-intentioned career advice absorbed from a young age can work against you," says executive coach Melody Wilding, author of "Managing Up."
Global
A Tibetan cooperative keeps a centuries-old weaving tradition alive
Artisans at a weaving cooperative in Tibet are working to preserve Pulu, a traditional wool fabric that has been used on the Tibetan plateau for centuries
Technology
AI detectors are creating a new era of distrust
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about how AI is changing our daily lives, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Long before ChatGPT became a thing, […] This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about how AI is changing our daily lives, follow Emma Roth . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started Long before ChatGPT became a thing, educators and editors frequently used anti-plagiarism tools to see if writers were being honest about their work. These tools work by comparing a written work against a database filled with content from across the web, scholarly articles, and more to check for ma
Technology
AI push is putting banks at mercy of tech firms, warns Moody’s
Finance sector will gain from the tech but it will need substantial investment and create risks, says rating agency The rating agency Moody’s has said the race to adopt AI is putting big banks at the mercy of a small group of Silicon Valley firms, leaving them vulnerable to widespread outages and price gouging by profit-hungry tech bosses. The financial sector’s efforts to integrate AI into day-to-day operations will eventually cut costs and increase revenues across the City and Wall Street, Moody’s said. Continue reading...
Technology
Abdul El-Sayed embraces Trump claim he represents ‘very different’ America
Michigan nominee, who spoke to Obama after primary win, vows to fight inequality as president ‘makes billions off you’ Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Michigan, embraced Donald Trump’s suggestion that the two represent “VERY DIFFERENT” versions of the US, pledging to fight inequality while the president is “making billions of dollars off of you”. In a Saturday night post on his Truth Social platform, Trump shared an image of himself and the first lady, Melania Trump, beside a photo of El-Sayed, who is Muslim, and his wife, Sarah Jukaku, wearing a hijab. “Two VERY DIFFERENT America’s [sic],” read the caption. Continue reading...
Technology
Abel puts a big chunk of Berkshire's cash to work
In his second quarter as the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Greg Abel did some serious spending, including $4.5 billion on buybacks.
Global
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announces decision to freeze her eggs
US congresswoman to share journey online as she criticizes Trump administration’s attacks on reproductive care Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced she is going to freeze her eggs and will be sharing the process online. The progressive New York congresswoman, 36, revealed her decision to undergo fertility treatment in a series of Instagram stories this weekend. “This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life,” Ocasio-Cortez said. Continue reading...
Global
An unbearable rotting stench is plaguing an LA neighbourhood
Heaps of rotting meat have been festering in the summer sun after a fire ripped through a huge food warehouse.
Global
Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.
Culture
Ariana Grande Achieves Seventh No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘petal’
The set scores Grande her biggest week by units earned this decade.
Technology
Ariana Grande Debuts at No. 1 on Album Chart With ‘Petal,’ Earning Her Best First-Week Numbers in Seven Years
Ariana Grande has earned her seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with “Petal,” which bows in the top spot with 295,000 equivalent album units, her best opening-week figure this decade. “Petal” and its songs and videos have been the topic of considerable conversation — before and after the singer’s declaration that she […]
Culture
Ariana Grande Reacts to ‘Petal’ Debuting at No. 1 on Billboard 200
She also celebrated the making of the album, her seventh No. 1, with behind-the-scenes footage from the studio captioned "petal forever."
Technology
As the world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war
As Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” renews global interest in Homer’s epic, Greece’s ancient Epidaurus theater is presenting another side of the Trojan War
Culture
Baker Boy Takes Album, Song and Film Clip of the Year at 2026 NIMAs
The Yolŋu rapper first broke through in 2017 after winning triple j's Unearthed National Indigenous Music Awards competition.
Technology
Ben Jones, Actor Turned Politician Who Played Cooter Davenport in ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ Dies at 84
Ben Jones, the actor turned politician best known for playing Cooter Davenport on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” died on Sunday from a heart attack, according to his wife Alma Viator. He was 84. Viator announced her husband’s death in a Facebook post on Sunday afternoon. With a photo of Jones holding his dog, she wrote, […]
Technology
Ben Jones, Cooter Davenport on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ Dies at 84
After he overcame a drinking problem, he spent seven seasons on the hit CBS show and represented Georgia during two terms in Congress.
Technology
Bill Maher’s Jab About Ariana Grande’s Weight Leads to ‘Real Time’ Studio Audience Groans
The comedian's joke came after it was recently revealed that the Grammy winner would be "taking a step back from visibility" once her tour ends following "endless, ongoing public scrutiny."
Global
Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee
British Columbia battling 102 fires day and night across province, as breakneck speed hampers firefighters’ efforts Canada’s federal government has announced it will provide urgent assistance to British Columbia after an onslaught of unprecedented fast-moving wildfires forced about 22,000 people to flee their homes in frantic evacuations. A total of 102 wildfires were raging across the province on Sunday, of which nearly half were categorised as “out of control”, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Of those fires, 78 ignited during the past week. Continue reading...
Global
Chinese EV sales surge to new high in Europe putting tariffs under scrutiny
Imports this year now account for 14% of the market amid claims vehicles are being dumped in the EU and UK Chinese electric car sales have risen across Europe to a record high driven by strong demand and low tariffs in the UK and a surge in buyers in Italy. Against a backdrop of claims that Chinese carmakers are “dumping” state-subsidised vehicles in the EU and UK to gain market share, the figures will give impetus to calls for quotas and higher tariffs to protect European manufacturers. Continue reading...
Culture
Christine Borland obituary
Turner prize nominee whose installations, sculptures and films returned repeatedly to the histories embedded within bodies In 1994, Christine Borland, who has died aged 61 of cancer, opened her first solo exhibition at Tramway in Glasgow. Its starting point was a mail-order catalogue through which human skeletons could be legally purchased for medical teaching. The discovery that a person’s remains could be bought anonymously through the post gave rise to one of the defining questions of her career. Working with forensic experts, police and medical professionals, Borland attempted to reconstruct the life behind one such skeleton, producing a bronze facial reconstruction alongside the original bones. Continue reading...
Science
Climate change may be making us lonelier. How heat waves and extreme weather disrupt social connections
As extreme weather becomes more common and disruptive, the effects can impair relationships, interrupt routines and communication, and damage gathering places and the foundations of community traditions.
Global
Cockroach protests: parents of Indian students who took their own lives reveal pressure of leaked exam papers and resits
The number of student suicides in the country has risen steeply in the past 10 years and many families blame education system mismanagement as a contributing factor When the Indian government announced the resignation of its education minister in late July after weeks of protest, there were widespread celebrations. Students from across the country had joined the mass demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta party amid growing resentment over repeated examination cancellations and question paper leaks. The pressure of exams in the country has only increased in recent years. The number of student suicides rose from 8,068 in 2014, to 14,488 in 2024 – an increase of roughly 80% – according to the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India report released by the country’s National Crime Records Bureau. After family problems, failure in examinations has been listed as the leading cause of suicid
Global
Costa Rican diplomat emerges as strong contender to be first female head of UN
Rebeca Grynspan seen as continuity candidate with tacit support from current secretary general, António Guterres A Costa Rican diplomat and former vice-president whose parents were refugees from the Holocaust has become the surprise frontrunner to lead the United Nations as its first female secretary general. Rebeca Grynspan, whose parents emigrated to Central America from Poland – and whose maternal grandparents were killed by the Nazis – is the current head of the UN conference on trade and development (UNCTAD), a body that has exhaustively tallied the economic damage inflicted by Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories. Continue reading...
Global
Cyprus natural gas to supply Europe by first half of 2028, minister says
European consumers can expect natural gas from Cyprus to help meet their energy needs by March 2028, Cyprus' energy minister says
Technology
David Sackeroff, Emmy-Nominated ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Home Improvement’ Production Designer, Dies at 81
David Sackeroff, an Emmy-nominated production designer and art director known for his work on classic shows like “Seinfeld,” “Alf” and “Carol & Company”, died July 10 on Bainbridge Island, Wash. He was 81. Sackeroff was born on November 8, 1944. He spent his childhood constructing miniature puppet theaters and developing a fascination for spatial storytelling. […]
Technology
Drake Turns Kick Stream Into a 20-v-1 Dating Show, Warns Rap Rivals His ‘Pen Isn’t Dry’
Inside the rapper’s wild ride of a livestream, featuring Lena the Plug, an Hermès giveaway, and apparent subliminals about rap beef.
Global
Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.
Technology
Dropbox is a PC builder’s best friend
In 2018 I bet my reputation and self-worth on a huge crowdfunded game design project. It could have been a failure for many reasons, but the one I became most worried about was losing all of the work that was stored locally on my home-built PC - a scenario that would have left a lot […] In 2018 I bet my reputation and self-worth on a huge crowdfunded game design project. It could have been a failure for many reasons, but the one I became most worried about was losing all of the work that was stored locally on my home-built PC - a scenario that would have left a lot of people very upset and placed me in deep trouble. I wasn't irresponsible, I had local backups, but at some point I found myself in custody of so many important files that it scared me. And no matter how many redundancies I could build at home, they'd all still be in the same place - a risky bet. So I bought a subscript
Global
Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case
Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.
News
El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary
"I was grateful for his advice. It was very warm, very inviting, and I know that he knows the critical role that Michigan is going to play," El-Sayed told NBC's "Meet the Press."
Global
Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
Global
Flights canceled as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin
Shanghai's two airports have canceled over 1,300 flights as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Technology
Florian Hoffmann’s U.N. Compound Drama ‘Yazz’ Takes Main Alliance 4 Development Prizes at Locarno Pro Awards
Florian Hoffmann’s “Yazz,” about a teenager growing up in a UN compound in the Central African Republic, celebrated two major wins at this year’s Locarno Pro Awards for the Alliance 4 Development co-development platform for projects from Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland Swiss-German-French co-production from Tellfilm, NiKo Film and Eaux Vives Productions beat out […]
Bay Area
From the Archives: In 1999, Silicon Valley’s Newly Minted Millionaires Were Brushing Up on Their Manners
Long before “Big Tech” entered the lexicon, Vogue uncovered Silicon Valley’s surprising etiquette boom—from table manners to handshakes and everything in between.
Technology
Gina Prince-Bythewood Discusses the Worldbuilding of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ and Praises Author Tomi Adeyemi as a ‘Genius’
For the opening night of the 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), “Children of Blood and Bone” director Gina Prince-Bythewood and star Thuso Mbedu shared never-before-seen clips of the forthcoming African fantasy film and dished about making the movie. “Obviously films like this don’t get made very often,” Prince-Bythewood told “The View’s” […]
Technology
Harry Potter fans force diversion of UK-Ireland power link to avoid Dobby's grave
Potter fans complained after a project manager suggested cables would go under the grave in a BBC interview.
Science
Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections
Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria
Science
Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections
Louisiana has confirmed nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, the state's health department said last week in a news release. All were hospitalized, and five died.
Technology
Helloooo, Emmy: Art Carney’s Enduring ‘Honeymooners’ Triumph
Jackie Gleason may have ruled the Kramden household, but Carney’s turn as Ed Norton earned the sitcom’s only Emmy.
Culture
Hey Kitty Girl! Inside Kylie Jenner’s Pre-Birthday Pink Party
Mogul, mom, cat fanatic—Kylie Jenner kicked off her 29th birthday celebrations early with cocktails by Hailey Bieber, a bikini cake, and lots of pink.
Technology
Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil facility and Yemeni port, and other Mideast news
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have targeted a crucial Yemeni government-held port on the Red Sea and attacked an oil facility in Saudi Arabia
Technology
How a small Israeli startup was linked to rogue AI hacks at OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta
The rogue AI attacks involving OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta all tied back to a small Israeli startup named Irregular.
Technology
How the Late-Night Emmy Became the Anti-Trump Award
Kimmel, Colbert or Oliver could each be anointed Hollywood's anti-White House avatar -- and become even more emboldened to take on the president.
Global
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
Technology
I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming review – brilliant bulletin from Ukrainian frontline dives deep into culture war
Locarno film festival A couple attempting to leave Ukraine when the war encounter gender identity issues in this bold and challenging film A movie’s themes could hardly be more urgent and contemporary than those on offer in this entirely absorbing film from German director Isabelle Stever and Ukrainian critic turned screenwriter Anna Melikova. It’s a bulletin from the frontline of Russia’s war on Ukraine, and from the culture war too. It is about identity and choices made in peacetime when less was at stake. There is a bold and brilliant premise that may at first look artificially satirical but is actually inspired. When Russia begins its attack, the crisis is very specific for a scared young Ukrainian couple, recently engaged: Olya (Tania Myronyshena) and Oleh (Markus Bright). As bombs rain down, they head west in the cramped car of Olya’s elderly mum and dad – with Olya grumpily object
Technology
In ‘Demons,’ Love and Betrayal Become a Metaphor for the Relationship Between Russia and Ukraine (Exclusive Trailer)
The film from writer-director Natalka Vorozhbyt, premiering at Locarno, sees a drifter from Russia arrive in a remote village in central Ukraine and meet a strong and independent woman.
Technology
Inaugural LA Jazz Festival Canceled at Last Minute
John Legend and Janelle Monáe were among the dozens of artists booked to play the citywide, weekslong event until it was canceled Friday, hours before its opening ceremony
Technology
Iran denies any direct talks with U.S. on opening Strait of Hormuz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi refinery
Iran's foreign minister reportedly said his country is not engaging in talks with the U.S., but added: "Messages are being exchanged through intermediaries."
Global
Iran executes protesters in public as regime expands postwar repression: Reports
Public executions returned to the streets of Iran last week as the regime clamps down on public dissent after months of war with the U.S. and mass protests in January.
Global
Iran live updates: US, Iran passing messages through intermediaries, Tehran says
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Science
Is your ill fate bad luck or a curse? You could ask Ted Lasso, but why not consider the psychology | Helen Pilcher
The hit TV show confirms that sports lore is rife with powerful hexes. But there’s really nothing mystical about the dread and self-doubt they can induce As the new season of Ted Lasso started, I was reminded of one of the show’s stranger storylines. When Dani “Football is life!” Rojas gets injured, his teammates blame the incident on a curse said to haunt the treatment room. Absurd? Perhaps. But sports curses aren’t just fictional plot devices. Football is fertile ground for stories of mysterious forces, blamed for everything from missed penalties to decades of failure . Helen Pilcher is a science writer and author of Life Changing: How Humans Are Altering Life on Earth and This Book May Cause Side Effects Continue reading...
Global
Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel's PM says its military will not pull-out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.
Technology
Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
Here's a look at developments across the Middle East.
Technology
James Gray Says Actors “Dictate the Style” of Films and Explains Why, When People Talk in a Cinema, “You Want to Kill Them”
At Locarno, where he will receive the Career Leopard, the U.S. auteur shared that he is "always shocked" when an actor wants to work with him and also why movies are "the closest thing we have to a dream."
Technology
James Gray Told His Wife He Would Get an Award at Locarno. She Reminded Him to Take Out the Trash
The U.S. auteur also mentioned the Beatles and said, "I have many good films, hopefully, left," as he received the Swiss fest's Career Leopard before an outdoor screening of his 'Paper Tiger.'
Technology
Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread and is causing him pain, Hunter Biden says
In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late on Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Culture
Joe Jonas Says He Sought Therapy After His Solo Album Underperformed
Fastlife peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard 200, while its lead single "See No More" reached No. 92 on the Hot 100.
Technology
Justice Smith Responds to ‘Heated Rivalry’ Casting: “I Am Moved by the Support and Love”
The 31-year-old actor is set to star alongside Charlie Gillespie, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie in season two of the hit Crave-HBO Max series.
Culture
Katie Holmes’s Best Hamptons Accessories? An It-Bag and an Artist Boyfriend
Stepping out for Guild Hall’s Summer Gala in East Hampton, Katie Holmes toted a Tory Burch on one arm and Jason Bard Yarmosky on the other.
Global
Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.
Culture
LA Jazz Festival Featuring John Legend & Janelle Monáe Canceled at Last Minute
The 17-day event has been postponed to 2027, organizers announced.
Global
Lake Mead plummets to historic low water level as Colorado River struggles
Levels at reservoir along Arizona-Nevada border dipped below previous record set in 2022, amid water crisis in west Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was filled some 90 years ago, the latest sign of a deepening water crisis in the American west. Water levels at the reservoir, which straddles the Arizona-Nevada border outside Las Vegas, hit 1,040.4ft (317.1 meters) above sea level on Friday, according to federal data. That’s just below the record set on 28 July 2022, according to the US Bureau of Reclamation. Continue reading...
Technology
Letterboxd Goes Down, Leaving Users Locked Out of Their Accounts
Letterboxd, the cinephile social media platform for sharing movie reviews, went down Sunday morning, leaving users locked out of their accounts. Users who opened the Letterboxd app early Sunday found themselves signed out of their profiles. Entering account information and trying to sign in causes the app to briefly load before kicking users back to […]
Technology
Letterboxd Responds to Website Crash that Signed Users Out of Accounts
The platform for cinephiles updated users Sunday afternoon that "we're now back online."
Technology
Locarno Sufi Trance Doc ‘As Light as Air’ Director Umair Bilal on Surrendering to a Pakistani Shrine Town: ‘I Became Part of Its Rhythm’
Umair Bilal spent months in Sehwan, Pakistan, trying to direct a documentary. Then he gave up. “Every time I tried to impose that logic onto Sehwan, it felt like I was working against the place rather than with it,” the Pakistani filmmaker tells Variety of his debut feature, “As Light as Air,” which premieres in […]
Technology
Luca Guadagnino Explains Why He Just Had to Produce Giovanni Tortorici’s Coming-of-Age Drama ‘Ketticè’ in a “Sterile” Italian Film Landscape
The Italian filmmaker came to the Swiss festival to speak about his ex-assistant's second feature, which puts a spotlight on young people, failed by schools and adults, whose cast includes Monica Bellucci.
Technology
Mahesh Babu’s Look in S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ Unveiled
Two new character stills of Mahesh Babu from S.S. Rajamouli’s “Varanasi” were released Sunday to mark the actor’s birthday, showing his character Rudhra on location in Africa. The film’s story spans thousands of years and traverses multiple continents, with locations ranging from Antarctica to Africa to the titular Indian city. Babu plays the dual roles […]
Global
Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
Twelve other people initially rescued from the water are all reported to be in stable condition.
Technology
Max Miller stays in Ohio House race as GOP ballot deadline passes
Rep. Max Miller is set to remain the Republican nominee in Ohio’s 7th District after the window for the GOP to replace him on the November ballot closed.
Technology
Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 11 Got a Modern — and Affordable — Update and It’s Available Right Now
The Jordan DMSN 95 was quietly released earlier this month.
Global
More areas of UK likely to move into drought as fifth heatwave builds
With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.
Culture
Morrissey Cancels Las Vegas Residency Shows Days Before Opening Night
The four-night run at Wynn Las Vegas’ Encore Theater was scheduled to begin Aug. 14.
Global
My husband won’t make any effort to please me in bed | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
This may be more to do with ageing than a lack of love. Talk about it – hopefully you can work out a new repertoire together My husband and I have been together for six years. He is 60, 20 years older than me . We had a baby last year and went through a really difficult time in our relationship. Things are better after some couples therapy, but we are both still unhappy with our sex life. I take a while to orgasm, and he gets very impatient and essentially just gives up (he always orgasms first, and quickly). I also have longstanding health issues that make sex painful. He has always been respectful when I say I can’t have sex because of the pain. But he gets defensive and unkind when I ask him to try new things to give me pleasure. He bought sex toys and says these were his way of trying, but I saw them as a way of him passing off a job he can’t be bothered to do. Continue rea
Global
Myanmar rebuffs ASEAN call to free Aung San Suu Kyi, questions need for envoy
Myanmar’s military-backed government has rejected ASEAN's call for the unconditional release of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Technology
Myspace eyes comeback as an 'antidote' to social media fatigue — but it may be a long shot
"Excitement about Myspace's relaunch reflects nostalgia for a more analog time, when algorithms were less dominant in our lives," an analyst told CNBC.
Global
Nagasaki marks 81 years since atomic bomb, as mayor says deterrence increases risk
Nagasaki has marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing
Culture
Nas / The Roots review – NY rap legend is in a nostalgic state of mind
Crystal Palace Bowl, London Nas performs his gritty but intricate 90s classics, sharing the bill on the first London edition of the Roots Picnic festival with Questlove and co’s exuberant funk Looking out over the audience at the Crystal Palace Bowl, Nas feels moved to reminisce about his first visit to London. It was in 1994, around the time he released his landmark debut album Illmatic ; he remembers performing on pirate radio stations and “eating good Jamaican food”. It seems unlikely that he ever thought he’d be back in the capital sharing the stage with a man playing a sousaphone, but such is the power of the Roots Picnic, a US institution for nearly 20 years. Its famously eclectic bill has regularly featured great rappers backed by hip-hop’s premier live band, sousaphone player and all: Lil’ Wayne, the Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z. Before Nas appears at the festival’s first Lond
Technology
Naseeruddin Shah, Gurvinder Singh Turn a Village’s Real Grief Into Locarno Competition Title ‘Rehmat’: ‘It’s Important That These Films Get Made’
The family living in the house that “Rehmat” uses as Rashid Ali’s ancestral home lost a son to a drug overdose shortly after Indian filmmaker Gurvinder Singh and his crew first met them. Singh tells Variety, “The actual family that lives there lost their 19-year-old son after we met them for the first time. When […]
Global
Netanyahu rejects Board of Peace 15-point peace plan until Hamas 'truly disarmed'
Netanyahu made the remarks at a Cabinet meeting Sunday.
Technology
New Reality Show Follows Six Moms With Adult Content Side Hustles: How to Watch ‘Double Lives of Suburban Wives’
Behind closed doors, these St. Louis women help support their families by creating spicy online content.
Global
Nigerian army rescues 33 people abducted by gunmen
The Zamfara region has seen a surge in killings and abductions in recent months.
Global
Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
Technology
No Dogs in Space is a music history podcast for true obsessives
Sadly, there hasn't been a new episode of No Dogs in Space since July of 2024. Part four of the podcast's series on Can wrapped up an abbreviated season three, which focused on experimental rock. Don't get me wrong, I loved seasons one and two, but the show seemed to be gearing up for a […] Sadly, there hasn't been a new episode of No Dogs in Space since July of 2024. Part four of the podcast's series on Can wrapped up an abbreviated season three, which focused on experimental rock. Don't get me wrong, I loved seasons one and two, but the show seemed to be gearing up for a deep dive into Krautrock, and I was hype. Unfortunately, that episode ended with hosts Marcus Parks ( Last Podcast on the Left ) and Carolina Hidalgo declaring they were going to do another season on punk (the topic of season one), only for the feed to go quiet. If you're a music obsessive, this is a must-listen
Science
No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities say
All passengers on a quarantined river boat near Kinshasa have tested negative for Ebola, authorities say
Technology
Ocasio-Cortez hasn't 'ruled out' running for president or Senate in 2028
The congresswoman, who has emerged as a polling favorite to be the Democratic nominee, said she also has not ruled out a run for the Senate in 2028.
Technology
Olivia Wilde Calls ‘The Invite’ the ‘Most Incredible’ Experience of Her Life: ‘It Was the Highlight of My Career’
Olivia Wilde brought “The Invite” to Locarno. “I’m in shock. This is overwhelming and exciting,” she told the audience at Piazza Grande, which reportedly has one of the world’s largest cinema screens.  “This is the European premiere of ‘The Invite’ and it’s the first time – and probably the only time – it will be […]
Global
Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is 'purely defensive' and open to others
The landmark Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday as the three countries seek to deepen security cooperation amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.
Markets
Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks
The Pentagon is pressing the U.S. defense industry to accelerate production of weapons to help replenish its diminished stockpile of munitions, including those depleted in the ongoing war with Iran
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Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream
The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.
Science
Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle northern hemisphere this week
Astronomers say viewing conditions promising for this year’s shower, and 50 to 100 meteors an hour may be visible The Perseid summer light show is back, and viewing conditions are especially promising across the northern hemisphere. The meteor shower’s is expected to peak on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, and coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade – though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality. Continue reading...
Technology
Phoebe Bridgers Sings about Love and Death and the Whole Damn Thing in ‘Lost Weekend,’ a Captivating Record Worth the Six-Year Wait: Album Review
If there’s anything Phoebe Bridgers knows how to do, it’s land a punch line. There are a lot of them in “Lost Weekend,” her first solo record in six years, and she doesn’t waste any time in getting to the first of the album’s many great jokes. Possibly the most quotable couplet comes right in […]
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Pilots of helicopter that crashed while fighting wildfire in Utah are dead, officials say
The pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter went down Friday morning, according to the Sevier County Sheriff.
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Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say
Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soils Plastic contamination should be a central concern in efforts to deal with food waste, which campaigners call one of the most overlooked problems of the climate crisis, researchers have said. This is despite the fact that, as the chef, author and activist Max La Manna puts it, food waste management is “one of the few climate problems where everyone wins”. Continue reading...
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Press access spat adds to fears of circus around Luigi Mangione murder trial
Lawyers for man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson raise red flags about limits on reporters Weeks before Luigi Mangione faces a jury over the killing of the UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, the hugely anticipated proceedings already have potential to reach trial-of-the-century status. Intense global interest in Mangione’s case is unfolding against a media landscape where news consumers expect minute-by-minute updates, a mise-en-scène now made all the more complicated by social media influencers who managed to get press credentials and often flock to major US criminal cases in search of clicks and money. Continue reading...
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Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought
Hot weather and ageing infrastructure have led to the rationing, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
Science
Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted
Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.
Technology
Recession nails or racial erasure? Why a ‘naked’ manicure is not as neutral as it seems
Bold colours are out and short, (seemingly) bare nails in, but some see trend as part of criticised ‘clean girl aesthetic’ Trends at Copenhagen fashion week are usually easy to spot. The so-called “fifth fashion week”, a laidback sibling to the other four main fashion cities, has previously popularised everything from romantic floaty dresses with practical trainers to giant hair scrunchies. But during its latest iteration that wrapped up on Friday, a much more subtle trend had emerged – naked nails. From the models on the catwalks to show-goers and passersby, fingers and toes featured short and unvarnished nails. The trend is a sharp shift away from the long, bright and glossy mani/pedis that have more recently dominated beauty standards. Continue reading...
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Residents warned to brace for the worst as Canada wildfire rages out of control
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread over more than 39 sq miles (103 sq km).
Technology
Rufus Wainwright, Kathleen Hanna, Yo La Tengo Celebrate the Radical Music of Yoko Ono
“Yoko Only,” a night of inspired performances and collaborations, honored Ono’s boundary-pushing songs, feminist vision, and enduring influence
Technology
Russia exploits Ukraine's interceptor shortage in ongoing strikes
Russia and Ukraine exchanged more strikes that killed civilians on both sides.
Markets
S&P 500 sales growth is at a nearly 5-year high. Here’s what’s behind the surge.
Energy companies in the S&P 500 have put up a 42.5% revenue gain in the second quarter, powering the index’s sales performance.
Science
STAT+: A shortage of two Sanofi medicines for Pompe disease rattles patients
Sanofi is experiencing shortages of two medicines for Pompe disease, alarming patient groups.
Technology
See Charli XCX Join the Strokes for ‘Take It or Leave It’ at Outside Lands
Fresh off their album sales battle — "She won. She won by a lot," Julian Casablancas quipped — Friday night's headliner at San Francisco fest makes surprise appearance during band's Saturday set
Technology
Some of Kobe Bryant’s Most Sought-after Sneakers Are Dropping Again for Kobe Bryant Day
Featuring coveted PE pairs, past Protro releases and more.
Culture
Super Furry Animals’ foray into football is not part of Big Music’s money grab | Emma John
The sponsorship deal between Cwmbran Celtic and the Welsh indie-rockers is a nostalgia trip rather than a cynical attempt to monetise ‘adjacent audiences’ As someone born on the cusp of the gen X-millennial divide, I am the perfect target for today’s 90s nostalgia. I played my modest, teenage part in the Battle of Britpop (verbal skirmisher, Blur division); I fervently sang – and, God help me, believed – that Things Can Only Get Better . Super Furry Animals were a band I knew only distantly, via the transgressive thrill of that song they had with all the swearing in . And yet the news they’ll be shirt sponsor for a Welsh football club this season has managed to whisk me straight back to a time when things seemed simpler, kinder and more hopeful. Nearly three decades have passed since Super Furry Animals last had their logo on a football kit. Back in 1999, their frontman Gruff Rhys and ba
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Suspect believed to have killed father, set home ablaze arrested after manhunt
New York authorities had been searching for a suspect believed to have killed his father before setting a home on fire.
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Suspected Irish crime boss lands in Dublin after being extradited
He faces charges of running a drug smuggling and money laundering empire.
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Syria will take back control from Russia of 2 key Mediterranean bases under a new deal
Syria and Russia have agreed to end Moscow's use of two strategic Mediterranean coastal bases as military outposts
Culture
Tallulah Willis Is Married! Inside Her Final Balenciaga Wedding Dress Fitting at the Chateau Marmont
The writer, artist, and advocate tied the knot in Idaho this weekend—and she invited Vogue for a very special final fitting with her mom, Demi Moore, and sisters Rumer and Scout.
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Taylor Swift songs removed from Trump and White House’s social media posts
Rage-baiting efforts of Trump accounts silenced after posts such as a video linking her Red album to Republicans Some of Taylor Swift ’s songs have been removed from videos posted on social media by Donald Trump ’s campaign and the White House, silencing efforts to mock the pop star. A video posted 3 August featuring the US president and the first lady, Melania Trump, watching fireworks was posted this month on TikTok with Swift’s song August. Continue reading...
Technology
The 20 Most Unforgettable ‘Real Housewives’ Moments, Ranked
From the shiny streets of Beverly Hills to the iconography of Atlanta’s early days, THR breaks down the franchise’s most OMG-worthy scenes and the women who made them so iconic.
Technology
The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Found Beauty in Restraint
Quietly-elegant looks still turned heads on the red carpets this week.
Technology
The Blockbuster Mentality Is Back, Baby!
The suits of Hollywood are used to big numbers. That’s how they roll. But the record-setting opening weekend of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” isn’t something that happens every day, or every year — more like once a decade. Domestically, the film enjoyed the biggest opening weekend in movie history. And while it had to take […]
Culture
The Democratic party needs to do more than represent wealthy progressives | Dustin Guastella
New research shows that a class gap on the left threatens any winning coalition – but there are ways to address it Debates on the left are typically framed as a division between moderates and progressives, with the two sides wrestling over how best to form a governing coalition. Yet, in many ways, this divide obscures a much bigger fault line: the class divide. The fact is, many of the Democratic party’s ideological factions consist almost exclusively of college-educated professionals. As a result, the priorities of this class tend to dominate the party’s appeals. The priorities of working-class voters, meanwhile, are an afterthought. A new report from Jared Abbott, the director of the Center for Working Class Politics, and Joan Williams, author of Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back, looks at ways to bridge the yawning class divide that threatens the
Culture
The Kettlewell scarecrow festival – in pictures
The two-week event celebrates the creativity of the Yorkshire Dales village and has gone from strength to strength since beginning as a fundraiser for the local primary school in 1994 Continue reading...
Markets
The number of stocks beating the S&P 500 is the highest in 4 years. Why that number should rise.
For the first time in four years, the average stock is beating the stock market.
Technology
The ‘One Night Only’ Writer and Producer Have Seen Your Questions and Have (Some of) the Answers
"Go see the film," star Callum Turner tells those wondering about the rules of the rom-com's alternate reality outlawing premarital sex (apart from one 12-hour window). "You'll realize pretty quickly what the realm is that you're working within."
Culture
This is how we do it: ‘Since I started HRT, we’ve switched roles – he jokes that I want to do it every day’
After being on the brink of divorce, Antonia and Rob have experienced a radical revival of their sex life • How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously The perfect storm of work stress, menopause and raising kids meant our sex life slowly slipped out of view Continue reading...
Culture
Three Banksy artworks in London have cost taxpayers nearly £150,000
Costs of security and removal efforts have reignited debate over whether work is vandalism or valuable public art Three Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000 in removal efforts, security and other costs, with the bill expected to rise. The largest bill relates to a mural painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in London in September 2025, where efforts to remove it and provide security have so far cost more than £85,000, according to the BBC . Continue reading...
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Tom Gauld on the military history dad’s holiday reading – cartoon
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Global
Top Democrats simulate election threats as Trump continues assault on voting
Chuck Schumer and other senators took part in exercises in which legal experts laid out election disruption scenarios In a Washington DC conference room last month, some of the most senior Democrats in the US Senate gathered to plan for a prospect that only recently would have felt more attune to science fiction: they started to wargame democracy. Chuck Schumer, the US Senate minority leader, and senators including Alex Padilla, Adam Schiff, Mark Warner, Elissa Slotkin and Raphael Warnock were among those in the room as a team of legal experts offered scenarios. Continue reading...
Technology
Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 stocks for their solid growth potential
Investors are closely monitoring earnings releases of AI companies amid concerns about the durability of high spending and demand.
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Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primary
Months later, confrontations between immigration agents and protestors in Minneapolis remain the backdrop to Minnesota's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, which features establishment-backed U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and the more progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Technology
Two Eiffel Towers, One Perfect Ending: Inside the Final Frame of ‘Hacks’
From VFX and steady-cam choreography to a reshoot beneath a golden Las Vegas sky, the series’ creative team engineered a seamless lasting image for Deborah and Ava.
Global
Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China as its strongest storm this year
Tropical cyclone brings torrential rain and high winds to east coast after hitting Japan’s southern Okinawa province Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, has made landfall on the country’s east coast, bringing torrential rain and strong winds and triggering warnings of flooding and landslides. The storm has already swept through Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings. Continue reading...
Technology
Verizon mobile service restored after outage for thousands of customers in the U.S.
Customers still having trouble with their service should restart their devices, the wireless carrier said. Verizon did not provide a reason for the outage.
Global
WATCH: Long Beach man receives late postcard from his parents 26 years later
Long Beach, California, resident Bob Sheppard received a postcard from Copenhagen sent by his late parents 26 years earlier.
Technology
Watch Charli XCX Join the Strokes for “Take It or Leave It” at Outside Lands
“We’ve got a special little guest; a big guest. Well, a superstar.”
Technology
Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can't enforce the law without a chairperson
Tribal gambling brought in a record $46 billion in 2025, nearly triple the annual casino revenue of gambling powerhouse Nevada.
Technology
What Finally Made Rafael Nadal Quit? Netflix’s ‘Rafa’ Has the Answer
After years of resisting a documentary about his personal life, the 22-time Grand Slam tennis champion allowed Zach Heinzerling to follow his final season on and off the court.
Culture
What to Wear to the U.S. Open 2025: 9 Winning Outfit Ideas
Shop Vogue’s guide to the best tennis sweaters, dresses, sneakers, and accessories to ace your U.S. Open style.
Technology
What’s It Going to Take for Steve Carell to Finally Win an Emmy?
What does Steve Carell have to do for Emmy voters to take notice? In recent years, he’s died in car accidents twice (Apple TV’s “The Morning Show” and Netflix’s “Four Seasons”), been a billionaire with incurable cancer (HBO’s “Mountainhead”) and a therapist held hostage by his homicidal patient (FX’s “The Patient”). Geez, hasn’t this guy […]
Technology
Where to Watch ‘Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th’ Anniversary Series Online
Seven "franchise-defining women" hit the road in celebration of its landmark 20th anniversary.
Technology
Whitney Houston Gets Her Own Barbie, Recreating Iconic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ Look
Whitney Houston is ready to dance with somebody — in Barbieland. Mattel is honoring the late pop icon with a new Barbie Signature doll inspired by Houston’s colorful look from the 1987 music video for “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me).” The $60 collectible launches Aug. 8 at Target stores and online at […]
Culture
Whitney Houston Joins Barbie Signature Family
Inspired by singer's classic video "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," collector's doll was unveiled at fifth annual Legacy of Love Gala in Atlanta.
Technology
Whitney Houston’s Sister-in-Law Pat Houston Personally Approved Singer’s New Barbie Doll
The Whitney Houston Barbie Signature Doll captures the superstar's memorable look from the "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" music video.
Global
Why eclipse chasers are crossing continents for solar spectacle: 'It's like the World Cup'
For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.
Global
Wildfire in Indonesian national park grows
Indonesia is battling a growing wildfire threat during an unusually dry season, with authorities warning that drought, strong winds and the El Niño weather pattern have increased fire risks across the country
Global
You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.
Global
Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock
TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.
Global
Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat
Small cruise ship rescued skiff in south-east Alaska even though Meta billionaire’s $300m megayacht was closer Mark Zuckerberg has faced questions over why a small cruise ship in south-east Alaska rescued a stranded skiff and its crew when his 387ft superyacht had been closer. The Silicon Valley billionaire’s yacht, worth a reported $300m, is said to have “repeatedly” declined to assist when a nearby boat called for help last week. Continue reading...
Technology
Zuckerberg’s yacht was closer, but someone else saved a stranded boat
Earlier this week, the Alaskan cruise ship Wilderness Legacy rescued a small skiff stranded near Farragut Bay after running out of fuel. But, according to tracking data reviewed by the Alaska Beacon and Halifax Shipping News, the closest vessel was actually Mark Zuckerberg's super yacht, Launchpad. Michael Love, a passenger on the Wilderness Legacy, posted […] Mark Zuckerberg's yacht "The Launchpad" | Image: Sylvain Lefevre / Getty Images Earlier this week, the Alaskan cruise ship Wilderness Legacy rescued a small skiff stranded near Farragut Bay after running out of fuel. But, according to tracking data reviewed by the Alaska Beacon and Halifax Shipping News , the closest vessel was actually Mark Zuckerberg's super yacht, Launchpad. Michael Love, a passenger on the Wilderness Legacy, posted on Bluesky that the captain announced the Launchpad was closer, but "repeatedly refused to
Culture
‘Chris Martin seems nice – but Coldplay make me feel carsick!’: Lucy Beaumont’s honest playlist
As a tween, Hull’s finest learned the rap from Waterfalls – now she blubs to prog. But which song from a British singer-songwriter is her guilty pleasure? The first song I fell in love with Caravan of Love by the Housemartins, when I was four or five. They’re also from Hull, but I think I mainly liked it because my granny and grandad had a caravan in their garden that I used as a wendy house. The first single I bought I remember buying Thriller by Michael Jackson from HMV in Hull, even though it was before my time. Everyone loved Michael Jackson so I was probably copying somebody at school. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Destroy All Girls’ Review: A Young Jersey Woman Joins a Group of Itinerant Skater Dudes in a Hip and Evocative Drama
Debuting at the Locarno Film Festival, Erin Vassilopoulos' film is an anthropological study of a subculture that's been going for years but remains forever young.
Technology
‘Donkey Princess’ Review: A Princess Escapes the Kingdom, but Not the Patriarchy, in an Inventive, Shape-Shifting Fairytale
Chilean duo Cristobal León and Joaquín Cociña made a dream nightmare debut with “The Wolf House,” a stop-motion fantasy that turned heads both with its wholly original design — incorporating claymation, puppetry and papier-mâché to palpably handmade but immersively surreal effect — and its trajectory from a seemingly juvenile storybook premise to very grownup recesses […]
Technology
‘Down the Arm of God’: Caleb Landry Jones Project, Created With People Without Housing, Is a “Conversation Starter, Not an Advocacy Film”
Directed by former Michael Haneke student Peter Brunner and produced by Luc Besson, the Locarno-premiering film was created with "people who live the reality of homelessness."
Global
‘Explosive’ wildfire forces 22,000 people to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency
One official said the blaze was ‘like a bomb going off’ as fast-moving fire displaces people in western Canada with another 9,700 told to prepare to flee Nearly 22,000 people were under evacuation orders, and another 9,700 have been warned they should be prepared to flee their homes after a fast-moving wildfire prompted authorities in British Columbia to declare a state of emergency. The premier, David Eby, announced the emergency as more than 100 wildfires burned across the province, nearly half of them out of control in hot, windy weather and prolonged drought. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ to Open Real Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Location in 2027
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” and New Jersey entertainment and retail center American Dream will open a real-life Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza location in East Rutherford, N.J., in 2027. Based on the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” franchise, the immersive restaurant experience is a functional reimagining of the game’s location, designed in collaboration with IP holder ScottGames. The […]
Technology
‘Heated Rivalry’ Author Rachel Reid Pushes Back Against Season 2 Casting Criticism
It was announced Friday that Charlie Gillespie will portray Troy, a professional hockey player who is traded to the Ottawa Centaurs in Reid's source material, while Justice Smith was cast as Harris, the team’s social media manager.
Global
‘I’ve definitely lost followers’: influencers face backlash over Meta ‘pervert glasses’ content
Using ‘spy glasses’ made by Facebook owner leads to floods of negative comments, say content creators It was hardly an offensive video. Amid the buzz of the Tour de France finale, Oliver Hooson filmed himself whipping up a delicious-looking flat white for a fellow cycling enthusiast. But after posting the footage on social media, the comments that soon rolled in were a real shock. “PERV,” read one. “Out here pushing creep glasses,” said another. His mistake? Documenting the moment with Meta’s “spy glasses”. Despite being marketed as the latest must-have gadget, Meta’s smartglasses, which can record video footage while being worn, have faced a vicious backlash, particularly relating to concerns about surveillance. There are widespread fears about the glasses being used to film people, especially women, without their consent, and the resultant footage being posted on social media. This has
Technology
‘Objet a’ Explores Desire and Control in an Age When We “Touch Flat Screens More Than Our Lover’s Skin”
Aenne Schwarz and Louis Hofmann star as hand surgeons with irresistible fixations in Ann Oren's new Locarno film. The three discuss how it fits into a time of "war, climate catastrophe and tech fascism."
Technology
‘Our Time Will Come’ Review: Two Orphans Journey to Accra to Find Their Kin in an Emotionally Absorbing Ghanaian Drama
Elements of “Oliver Twist” are given a West African update in “Our Time Will Come,” an atmospheric and emotionally absorbing feature debut from writer-director Amartei Armar, who thankfully cares too much for his orphaned characters to torture them (and us) with unending miserabilism. Beginning as a road trip, then shifting to a punishing vision of hardscrabble […]
Global
‘Panda of the insect world’: the moscardón bumblebee creates buzz for invertebrate of the year
Bombus dahlbomii, a giant ginger bumblebee fondly known as the flying mouse, is in decline in its native Patagonia due to commercial farming Revealed: the top 10 invertebrates of the year We all love bumblebees. Not only are they beautiful, busy and social, they perform pollination services that are crucial for plants, crops and human civilisation. Any bumblebee would be a worthy winner of invertebrate of the year but a gorgeous giant ginger bumblebee fondly known as the flying mouse? Come on! Continue reading...
Technology
‘Spring Story,’ ‘The Surubí,’ ‘Yazz’ Among Locarno Pro Winners
'Magnetic Storms' and 'Cuore Matto' are also among the projects receiving prizes as the Locarno Film Festival’s industry strand unveiled the winners of its awards.
Technology
‘Spring Story’ and ‘The Surubí’ Win Big at Locarno’s First Look
LOCARNO, Switzerland —  Cross-ocean love story “Spring Story” and false miracle comedy “The Surubí,” won big at Locarno’s 2026 pix-in-post First Look focus on Uruguay, sharing its top five prizes at a Sunday evening Aug. 9 awards ceremony.  The industry plaudits went to two of the competition’s most substantial offerings, underscoring the range of productions […]
Technology
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Cinematographer, Editor and Star Jack Haven Break Down Little Death’s Bloody One-Take Dance
When “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” director Jane Schoenbrun described their vision for the bloody one-take sequence in which Little Death (Jack Haven) massacres an entire summer camp — all set to Counting Crows’ 1996 rock ballad “A Long December” — they said it should feel like a Michael Bay movie. “That’s the one […]
Technology
‘The Odyssey’ Is Christopher Nolan’s Highest-Grossing Movie Ever With $1.1 Billion and Imax’s Biggest Release of All Time With $289 Million
“The Odyssey” has notched two major box office milestones over the weekend. The big-budget adaptation of Homer’s original epic is officially Christopher Nolan’s biggest movie ever, with $1.1 billion, ranking ahead of 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises” with $1.08 billion, not adjusted for inflation. And the sword-and-sandal adventure is Imax’s highest-grossing release of all time […]
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‘They kidnapped a hard-working kid off our streets’: the gardener seized by ICE – and the New York town fighting back
Gerson Turcios was 17 when he fled violence in Honduras to build a new life in the US. Six years later, he was mowing lawns in his home town of Rhinebeck when immigration officers took him. Within hours, friends, neighbours and local celebrities sprang into action. Could they stop his deportation? Gerson Turcios didn’t recognise the men standing next to a couple of dark SUVs outside his house one July afternoon last year. He figured they were lost and approached to see if he could help. A slim 23-year-old with short dark hair and big brown eyes, Turcios had just finished work mowing lawns in the pretty town of Rhinebeck, in New York’s Hudson Valley. The men asked if he knew someone called Jimmy – he did, but Jimmy hadn’t lived in the small, white weatherboard house with Turcios, his brother and his brother’s girlfriend for a while. The men noted Turcios’s accent and asked where he w
Culture
‘Voters are fed up’: Michigan primary forces Democratic party to accept leftwing shift
With Abdul El-Sayed’s win, the party’s leftwing insurgency had breached the walls of a midwestern swing state, forcing a reckoning about Democrats’ direction and leadership Standing before The Spirit of Detroit , a landmark bronze statue in the city’s downtown, in the early hours of a Wednesday morning, Abdul El-Sayed channelled boxing great Muhammad Ali. “We shook up the world,” he declared. The 41-year-old former public health official had just delivered a knockout blow to the Democratic establishment, defeating the US congresswoman Haley Stevens to claim the party’s nomination for the Senate in swing state Michigan. Continue reading...