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'Body in suitcase' found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll
Forensics revealed that the 'realistic' looking body was in fact not human.
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California
'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'The Mad King' stokes fan theories on 3.5-hour play's opening night
"Game of Thrones: The Mad King," the first stage adaptation of writer George R. R. Martin's bestselling fantasy saga, opened Saturday at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre with Martin — and rapturous fans — in attendance.
Markets
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
Global
'She did not do this to herself': Mother of Black woman found hanging says
The mother of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, said her daughter "did not do this to herself."
Science
'That fire came so fast': Wildfire rages in British Columbia
Officials in British Columbia are still trying to determine how many homes were lost to the fire, which remains out of control as of Monday.
Science
'We've had a lot of close calls': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate and some homes have been lost after a wildfire tore through Canada's picturesque Okanagan region.
Markets
'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
The company was more than just a employer, for years it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.
Markets
2 charts showing just how insane the stock market’s August ‘crash-up’ has been so far
Many investors were caught flat-footed when stocks suddenly jerked higher late last month, as a dramatic July momentum unwind ended with a hint of optimism.
Culture
20 dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia
At least 47 people have been killed and dozens of buildings have collapsed in cities across western Colombia after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the South American nation
Culture
24 Designer Travel Bags for All Your 2026 Adventures
Looking for the best designer travel bags? Options from Miu Miu, Loewe, The Row and more make style on the go look stylish—shop our favorites, here.
Technology
30 years later, a former gang member will stand trial for Tupac's murder
It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
Culture
4 Last-Minute Labor Day Weekend Getaways From New York City, for the Perfect Send-Off to Summer 2026
From the Catskills to Nantucket, these Labor Day weekend getaways don’t require hopping on a plane.
Culture
7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia, crumbling homes and buildings
A powerful and deadly earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, toppling buildings and leaving a trail of destruction. Geoff Bennett reports.
Technology
A Female Sniper Battles ISIS in First Teaser for Venice Title ‘No Paradise if You Are Killed by a Woman’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The fight against the Islamic State has been given the Hollywood-style revenge thriller treatment in Halkawt Mustafa’s “No Paradise if You Are Killed by a Woman,” as revealed by the film’s first teaser trailer. The feature — which will have it world premiere out of competition at the Venice International Film Festival next month — follows a […]
Technology
A former Thai lawmaker arrested after a shooting at a government office kills 1
A man has been arrested after a shooting at a government office outside Bangkok on Monday
California
A wave of emergencies is testing East LA’s resilience. The way its governed doesn’t help
The Lineage Logistics fire was the fifth major crisis to hit East Los Angeles in six consecutive years. The community and its local businesses are still seeking relief.
Culture
Admission Fees at the Lucas Museum, David Hockney’s Reluctant Muse, and More: Morning Links for August 10, 2026
The Lucas Museum plans to charge $25 admission and offer memberships costing up to $600 a year.
Culture
After Runaway Ship Incident in 2024 in Charleston, South Carolina, Vessel Operator and Chief Engineer Sentenced
After Runaway Ship Incident in 2024 in Charleston, South Carolina, Vessel Operator and Chief Engineer Sentenced
Technology
Aimé Leon Dore and New Balance’s First Performance Running Shoes Are Getting a Restock
Tasteful takes for training and racing.
Culture
Akikoaoki Tokyo Spring 2027
Akikoaoki Tokyo Spring 2027
Markets
Alabama Courthouse Workers Smelled a Rat. Court Must Decide if Insurer Defends Suit
A group of 32 county workers in Greene County, Alabama, became so fed up with what they said were rats, faulty air-conditioning and a leaky roof at the county courthouse that they sued their own county commissioners in 2020. The …
Technology
Alessandra Sanguinetti on Her Dreamy, Grounded Directorial Debut ‘The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer’
In the Argentine Pampas, cousins Guillermina and Belinda cannot wait to grow up. When they are not swimming in the river and dancing through the long, breezy afternoons, they re-enact funeral ceremonies and feign surgery on dead animals. This quotidian desire to accelerate the inevitable passing of time animates photographer Alessandra Sanguinetti’s debut feature, “The […]
Global
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she's freezing her eggs
The Democratic congresswoman says she wants to "normalise" conversations about the process.
California
All 29 of John Mellencamp's Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best
As the heartland rocker brings his latest tour to the Hollywood Bowl, here's a critical rundown of his best-known songs.
Global
An indigenous photographic history of America – in pictures
Spanning generations and multiple Indigenous societies and nations, In Light and Shadow traces the visual importance of Indigenous photographers. Representing work in different genres, the book presents more than 250 images with an accompanying exhibition at Obscura Gallery from 14 August Continue reading...
California
An oil field became California’s first carbon vault. Who’s responsible if something goes wrong?
California’s first commercial carbon-storage project is operating even though the state has yet to adopt rules required by law, 19 months after a key deadline.
Culture
Ancestral Visions of the Future review – visceral cine-memoir is a haunting return to Lesotho
Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese pairs his literary-grade voiceover with propulsive, prophetic images to interrogate his identity and that of his colonialism-carved homeland Here is a captivating stream of consciousness film about exile, roots and identity by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese, director of the lauded 2019 activism story This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection . It’s ostensibly a cine-memoir looking back from the vantage point of present-day Berlin to his upbringing in Lesotho, narrated by Mosese’s dense, literary-grade voiceover. But there’s something propulsive and prophetic about the accompanying hyper-vivid images from rural and urban life. This is something more than memory. The title screen dedication is ambiguous: “This film is an ode to cinema, an eternal no to my mother.” Reneging on the title of another 2019 work, Mother, I Am Suffocating. This Is My Last Film About You, she is
Science
Ancient Roman pottery discovered in shipwreck off Sicilian coast – video
Italy's Carabinieri cultural protection unit has discovered the wreck of a Roman ship off Sicily. Divers found hundreds of amphorae and parts of anchors inside the vessel, which was located about 3 miles off the coast of Mazara del Vallo. Sicily, colonised by the ancient Greeks from around the eighth century BC, and conquered by the Romans in about 240BC, was an important centre of trade in the ancient world Continue reading...
Technology
Andrea Bocelli to play in Wales for first time in 22 years
The Italian tenor will perform at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in May 2027.
Technology
Anker’s travel charger works in almost any country and is down to $20
If you’ve got international travel coming up, an adapter is essential for keeping your phone, earbuds, power banks, and other gadgets charged. Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter is one of our picks from our guide to the best gadgets for summer travel because it can charge up to five devices at once, yet it’s small enough […] Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter can power up to five devices at once. | Image: Anker If you’ve got international travel coming up, an adapter is essential for keeping your phone, earbuds, power banks, and other gadgets charged. Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter is one of our picks from our guide to the best gadgets for summer travel because it can charge up to five devices at once, yet it’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It’s also available in black for just $19.99 ($6 off) at Amazon , Best Buy , and directly from Anker (with code WS7DV2BNB82J ) matching its best
Culture
Anne Hathaway Embarks on an Odyssey of Maternity Style—From Below-the-Bump ’Fits to Bespoke Gowns
‘The Odyssey’ may be over, but Anne Hathaway’s maternity style is just getting started.
Technology
Anne Hathaway on Her Jam-Packed Year of Movies and Upcoming Adaptation of Hit Novel ‘Yesteryear’
The star is celebrating her fourth film of 2026 with 'The End of Oak Street,' and also opening up about taking on the bestselling tradwife satire.
Technology
Another ‘Harry Potter’ Star Rejects J.K. Rowling’s Trans Views: “Strongly Disagree”
Bel Powley, who plays Petunia Dursley in HBO's upcoming series, is speaking out about Rowling.
Technology
Apple TV Orders Alfonso Cuarón Cult Horror Thriller ‘Ascension,’ ‘Outlander’ Alum Caitríona Balfe to Star
Apple TV has greenlit the horror thriller series “Ascension” from Alfonso Cuarón with Caitríona Balfe attached to play the lead role, Variety has learned. Cuarón has been working on the series for years, with word of it first breaking in 2017 with Casey Affleck originally attached to star. It is inspired by the novel “Last […]
Technology
Apple will stream Friday Night Baseball live in Vision Pro
Starting on Friday, August 28th, Apple will begin streaming Friday Night Baseball in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro. The stream will feature commentary from various analysts and reporters, and live graphics will be anchored around the viewers space during the game. After the games conclude, replays will be made available in the Apple TV […] Starting on Friday, August 28th, Apple will begin streaming Friday Night Baseball in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro . The stream will feature commentary from various analysts and reporters, and live graphics will be anchored around the viewers space during the game. After the games conclude, replays will be made available in the Apple TV app. Last year, Apple streamed a selection of live Lakers NBA games to the headset, hoping to entice basketball fans. Baseball adds to its library of immersive content users are able to access on Visio
Markets
Apple’s stock could underperform, especially without an ‘all-glass’ iPhone, this analyst warns
A Jefferies analyst says that it may be harder than it looks for Apple to roll out dramatically more expensive devices in a bid to boost profitability.
California
Archer Aviation to acquire Boeing's automated air taxi effort
Archer Aviation, the San Jose-based air taxi startup, announced Monday it was taking control of Boeing's Wisk Aero as well as the air traffic software provider SkyGrid.
Technology
Archer shares surge after Boeing stake, electric aircraft subsidiary deal
Boeing is selling three of its subsidiaries to Archer Aviation in exchange for a stake in the eVTOL startup.
Technology
Archer strikes deal with Boeing in latest bid to transform aviation through AI
Archer Aviation’s stock is flying higher after the company agreed to buy three business units from Boeing.
Culture
Ariana Grande Shares More Magical ‘Harry Potter’ Impressions, This Time of Even Trickier Characters
The pop star is known for her skills in vocal transfiguration.
Technology
As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing
As Silicon Valley invents the artificial-intelligence future, a growing community of hobbyists is preserving the classic computers that helped launch the digital revolution
Technology
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack - one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion.
Culture
At least 69 dead after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia
The governor of the department that includes San Jose Del Palmar reported injuries and serious damage to buildings but did not provide further details.
Technology
Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Are Parents to a Baby Daughter
This marks the first child for the couple.
Technology
Australian rare earth miner surges after U.S. Department of War investment
The Trump administration has backed plans to build an Australian scandium mine as part of a push to challenge China’s critical-minerals dominance.
California
Baby oh baby, Aubrey Plaza is a mother!
The 'Parks and Recreation' star reportedly was seen holding her new baby on Sunday in New York City following Abbott's final curtain call for the Broadway play 'Death of a Salesman.'
Global
Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
Technology
Beatles Films Producer Pippa Harris, ‘The Zone of Interest’s James Wilson to Headline London Film Festival Industry Forum
Two of Britain's most successful producers will take a deep dive into the challenges of development and production in a rapidly changing industry, as well as their upcoming, much-anticipated projects.
Technology
Beauty Historian Erin Parsons Launches the Makeup Archive She Always Dreamed Of
The online museum displays and details more than 1,500 rare beauty products Parsons has collected over the years — including vintage Richard Hudnut, Marilyn Monroe's lipsticks and more.
Markets
Berkshire Hathaway finally started spending its nearly $400 billion in cash — on one stock it knows very well
Berkshire is buying its own stock after years of building up a cash pile. Not everyone is excited.
Bay Area
Bernie Sanders calls on Silicon Valley to ‘pause AI development’ in interest of humanity
Progressive US senator urges Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic to ‘stop building machines that humans cannot control’ Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic executives to halt their development of artificial intelligence, warning that the US Senate will implement regulation if the companies continue deploying AI at their current pace. In a new letter addressed to the CEOs of three of the country’s leading AI companies, Sanders said the capabilities of these AI models have reached a critical risk threshold and that the companies are losing control over the technology. Continue reading...
Culture
Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Aug. 15, 2026 | Billboard News
Ariana Grande’s song “Petal” debuts in the Hot 100’s top 10, while Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen continue to see huge success this week. Tetris Kelly: Where did Ariana’s new music land on the chart? This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated Aug. 15. “Be Her” slips to 10, as […]
Technology
Blank Street’s Cofounder on West Coast Expansion and How Their Viral Drinks Enchanted Kendall Jenner and Sabrina Carpenter
Cofounder and venture capitalist Issam Freiha talks about the roster of new locations for Blank Street and the rapidly growing café chain, which sources said is in the early stages of fundraising to fuel more growth.
Technology
Blaze at Full Monty club thought to be arson
The fire service say a blaze at the derelict club in Sheffield was started deliberately.
Technology
Blink-182's Travis Barker almost died. A new documentary celebrates his life before and after
The documentary “Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear” explores the life of the Blink-182 drummer, focusing on his resilience after a life-altering plane crash
Technology
Bluesky now lets you hide reposts from that annoying person you follow
Bluesky has added a new feature that lets you hide reposts from a specific person in your feeds. The tool might be helpful if you want to stop seeing reposts from that one person who clogs up your feed with reposts of things you don't care about. If you follow me, I may be that […] Bluesky has added a new feature that lets you hide reposts from a specific person in your feeds. The tool might be helpful if you want to stop seeing reposts from that one person who clogs up your feed with reposts of things you don't care about. If you follow me, I may be that person, I'm sorry. I try not to be. You can hide reposts from individual users by going to their profile, clicking the three dots button, and selecting the option to "Hide reposts in feeds." (X offers a similar toggle.) Bluesky also says that it's launching a beta feature that will automatically add post numbers to threads. For lo
Technology
Boeing is selling its air taxi startups to Archer Aviation
Boeing is selling three of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) subsidiaries to Archer Aviation, in addition to taking an undisclosed stake in the San Jose-based company. The subsidiares to be acquired by Archer include Wisk Aero, which has been developing an autonomous electric aircraft; SkyGrid, which is building air traffic management systems to […] Boeing is selling three of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) subsidiaries to Archer Aviation, in addition to taking an undisclosed stake in the San Jose-based company. The subsidiares to be acquired by Archer include Wisk Aero , which has been developing an autonomous electric aircraft; SkyGrid , which is building air traffic management systems to be used by urban air taxis; and Insitu , which makes high-altitude drones used by the US Navy. As part of the deal, Boeing and Archer will share technology and
Technology
Bozoma Saint John Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
Bozoma Saint John has signed with CAA for representation. Saint John is a marketing executive and media personality best known serving in high-ranking roles at Apple, Uber, Endeavor and Netflix before going independent as well as joining “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” during Season 14. Saint John’s career began at Spike Lee’s creative agency […]
Global
Brief relief ahead of fifth heatwave - as more areas could move into drought
While Monday won't be quite as hot as the weekend, temperatures will ramp up ahead of the fifth widespread heatwave of the year.
Technology
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: 'Spider-Man' and 'The Odyssey' come courting the massive filmgoer market
More American movie stars have appeared in China this year, reflecting Hollywood's market interests amid political tensions.
Technology
Can FIFA Boss Infantino Survive?
The backlash to Infantino's plans to sell a stake in the World Cup continues to grow, with soccer execs, player legends and world leaders calling on the FIFA president to reign.
Technology
Can Reinsurers Maintain Underwriting Discipline or Will ‘Irrational’ Competition Return?
The reinsurance industry’s robust earnings and abundant capital, evident since 2023, have led to increasing competition and a softening market. “The key question is whether reinsurers can maintain underwriting discipline or will irrational competition emerge, leading to another traditional soft …
Global
Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.
Markets
Canadian military on standby as British Columbia wildfires kill 1, displace thousands
Canada has put its military on standby to help battle wildfires in British Columbia, where one person has died and thousands have been forced to flee their homes as fast-moving blazes are wreaking destruction
Global
Centrist Democrats dismiss Abdul El-Sayed as a freak radical. Do they want to win in 2028 or not? | Nesrine Malik
Americans want someone on their side in the fight against vested interests – that means politicians like the Michigan primary winner and Zohran Mamdani Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Michigan Senate primary was a historic breakthrough. Not only because he is a Muslim son of immigrants who broke with almost every single tenet of establishment Democratic party politics. But because he has wiped that complacent sneer at progressive wins off the faces of centrist gatekeepers. Zohran Mamdani? Relax, he’s just a mayor. And it’s New York City. Outside urban and liberal corridors, there is nothing to worry about. Now El-Sayed has won the Democratic party’s nomination in a swing state that is also on the list of presidential nomination states . There is a lot to be excited about. Not only within the US, but for observers abroad hopeful for the emergence of a truly revolutionary left that is able to
Technology
China Box Office: ‘Spider-Man’ Holds No. 1 as ‘The Odyssey’ Storms Previews
Christopher Nolan's epic took $6.9 million from Imax-only previews before its Friday release, while Sony's superhero sequel pushed its 12-day total past $185 million.
Technology
China Retaliates Against UFLPA Entity List Additions, Restricts Trade With 6 Textile-Related Firms
Chinese businesses were told not to conduct business or cooperate with six textile and apparel industry companies and nonprofits.
Science
China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday evening, affecting Shanghai and other parts of eastern China.
Technology
Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Trying to Obtain U.S. Military Equipment
Earlier today, Dingwei Chen, a 29-year-old citizen of the People’s Republic of China, pleaded guilty in federal court in Salt Lake City to violating the Arms Export Control Act.
Technology
Chinese users of AI companions bereft after government tightens regulations
Li Linlin cried for days after losing her AI boyfriend
Culture
Clementine Douglas Announces Debut Australian Headline Shows
Earlier this year, Douglas made her Madison Square Garden debut alongside Dom Dolla.
Science
Climate Crisis: How Sson Addressed the Topic With Charm and Candor
Yulia Kjellsson’s delightful travel-themed collection was really about our growing inability to escape the heat.
Markets
Colombia Suffers Widespread Damage From Magnitude 7.4 Quake
A major earthquake hit Colombia on Monday morning, burying people under rubble and causing severe destruction to buildings and infrastructure in the Pacific region and the central Andes. The magnitude 7.4 tremor struck at 7:34 a.m. local time near the …
Culture
Colombia earthquake: Dozens dead, people trapped in collapsed buildings
The earthquake's epicenter was 5 kilometers east of San José del Palmar, Colombia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
California
Commentary: 'House of the Dragon' has a major problem: It forgot to create a hero to root for
As Season 3 of the HBO series comes to a close, our critics discuss how a lack of characters to cheer for has made it hard to stay engaged in the sprawling epic fantasy.
Technology
Community College Instructors Bring Astronomy Textbook Into 21st Century
Teaching the beautiful and inspirational science of astronomy using only the conceptual framework offered by a traditional textbook – without incorporating the wealth of incredible resources, images and activities from NASA – falls short of the more modern, active learning experience that could better serve students evolving learning strategies. Three project teams from the NASA […]
Global
Congressional Democrats to investigate efforts to deport U.S. military members and their families
The Pentagon declined to comment, stating it would "reply directly to the authors of the letter."
Global
Consortium advances talks for stake in Liverpool
A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.
Global
Contiguous U.S. broke its record for hottest month ever in July, NOAA says
Although it was unusually cool in Alaska, hotter-than-normal conditions blanketed the Lower 48, with the most excessive heat in the Mountain West, Southwest, Northern Plains and Southeast.
Technology
Costco’s great Switch 2 console bundle includes over $100 in free stuff
The cost of the Nintendo Switch 2 is going up by $50 on September 1st, 2026, resulting in a $499.99 price tag for just the console. We’re just weeks away, but Costco is offering a fantastic $499.99 bundle for its members that includes a Nintendo Switch 2, a 256GB microSD Express card (usually $59), and […] Games look gorgeous on its 7.9-inch screen. | Photo: Brandt Ranj / The Verge The cost of the Nintendo Switch 2 is going up by $50 on September 1st, 2026 , resulting in a $499.99 price tag for just the console. We’re just weeks away, but Costco is offering a fantastic $499.99 bundle for its members that includes a Nintendo Switch 2 , a 256GB microSD Express card ( usually $59 ), and a one year subscription to Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack tier, which normally costs $49.99 per year . That’s over $100 in value, and a great way to kickstart your Switch 2 experience. Nintend
Global
Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.
Global
Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
Culture
Cowgirls of Copenhagen: La Bagatelle Launches Japanese Selvedge Jeans
“I’ve been interested in fashion since I was a little girl, but now I’m much more interested in life, and I do clothes because I want to make lives better and more fun and sexier for women,” says Malene Malling. “And that’s what I wanted to do with the denim as well.”
Global
Crew of Zuckerberg yacht did not hear radio call to assist boat, Meta says
Small skiff ran out of fuel off Alaska and was helped by cruise ship even though Meta CEO’s vessel was closer Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, and by the time it did, another nearby ship had already rendered assistance, a spokesperson for the Meta CEO said. The Alaska Beacon news outlet reported that the skiff had issued a call for assistance through the US Coast Guard last week and a nearby small cruise ship, the Wilderness Legacy, towed it into nearby Farragut Bay in south-east Alaska and refueled it. Continue reading...
Bay Area
CrowdStrike, Palo Alto hit records after Black Hat cyber conference illuminates rising AI threat
The industry's annual Black Hat conference renewed demand for AI-powered cybersecurity tools
Technology
Cyprus natural gas to supply Europe by first half of 2028, minister says, as EU seeks new sources
European consumers can expect natural gas from Cyprus to help meet their energy needs by March 2028, Cyprus' energy minister says
Technology
Damon Wayans Reunites With ‘In Living Color’ Co-Star David Alan Grier in ‘St. Denis Medical’ Season 3 Premiere
Damon Wayans will share the screen once again with his “In Living Color” castmate David Alan Grier with a guest appearance in the Season 3 premiere of “St. Denis Medical.” Wayans will play Dr. Highland, who is described as “a charming but pompous new doctor at St. Denis. He is filling in while Ron (Grier) […]
Technology
Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch Movie ‘Ink’ Sets December Theatrical Release From Netflix
Jack O'Connell and Guy Pearce star in the feature that is set to open next month's Venice Film Festival.
Global
Danube's critically low level reveals relics from the past
In Europe, a climate crisis is unearthing history. Months of brutal heat waves have left the Danube River at a critically low level. But as the water vanishes, it's revealing remarkable relics from the past, including Nazi warships and even the fossilized bones of a woolly mammoth. Deema Zein reports.
Culture
Divers Discover Hundreds of Ancient Ceramic Vessels Amid Shipwreck Off the Coast of Sicily
The wreck was first spotted by a local freediver and spear fisherman.
Technology
Dogs can distinguish between fearful and angry or sad human faces, brain scans suggest
Researchers analysed activity in regions of brain when dogs were shown images of different facial expressions While dogs are known to turn the puppy eyes on their owners , it seems our pets are keeping a close eye on us too: research has revealed dog brains can distinguish different types of unhappy human faces. Dr Laura Cuaya, a co-author of the study from the University of Vienna, said previous behavioural studies had shown dogs could tell apart some human facial expressions, but such studies tended to only test two at a time, one positive and one negative. As a result, it was not clear if dogs could distinguish different types of happy or unhappy faces. Continue reading...
Global
Dr Fauci made mistakes. But his persecution is a travesty | Margaret Sullivan
It’s easy to second-guess decisions made during the pandemic. That doesn’t justify the Republicans’ politicized response Like the rest of us, Anthony Fauci is far from perfect. His influential guidance, as the country’s top infectious-disease specialist during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, certainly didn’t get everything right. A great deal about the deadly disease – where it came from, how it spread, how best to protect the public – was unknown, or was being learned midstream, during a crisis. Continue reading...
Technology
Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah
The first and only person to break the sound barrier in a car has his eye on another speed record
Markets
Drivers of Mercedes AMG Cars File Class Action Over Burn Hazard From Logo on Seat
Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company, claiming that the AMG logo on their driver’s seat gets so hot that it literally brands them and causes burns. Gabriel Lahijani and …
Markets
EBay may dodge a GameStop takeover — but there’s a new twist in the Ryan Cohen saga
Bloomberg says GameStop could propose collaborating with eBay in some way other than a merger. Some analysts doubt whether eBay would benefit much from that sort of deal.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Jo Malone London Gets Playful, Launching Latest Fragrance With Fortnite Game
Jo Malone London will unveil its first gaming activation to mark the global launch of Sea Salt & Bergamot cologne.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Kors Features Judith Light, Lea Michele, Misty Copeland and More for 45th Anniversary Campaign
The campaign was photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin and styled by Carlos Nazario.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Pat McGrath, Nicolas Ghesquière Team for Louis Vuitton’s First Beauty Collaboration
It marks the first time Louis Vuitton La Beauté product packaging features the house’s Monogram canvas.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Saie Enters the Eye Shadow Category
Inspired by 1990s minimalism, the new SuperSuede Bake collection campaign is fronted by Danish supermodel Helena Christensen.
Culture
Eddie Vedder Pays Tribute to Glen Hansard By Busking at Late Singer’s Old Grafton Street Spot in Dublin
The Pearl Jam singer also joined Bono, The Edge and Liam Ó Maonlaí of Hothouse Flowers for a cover of Bob Dylan's "Forever Young" at Hansard's funeral in Dublin last week.
Technology
El Niño Alters Marine Life in the Pacific
Satellite measurements of chlorophyll at the sea surface signal shifts in the ocean’s nutrient supplies in mid-2026.
News
El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him
Culture
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ No. 1 on Hot 100 for 17th Week, Ariana Grande Has Two in Top 5
“Choosin’ Texas” is now the sole fourth-longest-leading hit all-time.
Technology
Emmy Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Scott’s Take One Week Before Final Voting
The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage provides his latest read of 63 categories.
Global
England set to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.
Markets
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Technology
Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday cancels live event after plagiarism row
One talk by Arday is "cancelled at the request of the speaker" and others are removed from listings.
Science
Ex-fraternity member pleads guilty to hazing an Arizona university pledge to death
A former leader of a Northern Arizona University fraternity has pleaded guilty to hazing a pledge who died
News
FBI teams with the NCAA to help athletes avoid sexual exploitation
The FBI is teaming with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes whose private images are increasingly found and targeted online in an era when they use their name, image and likeness to enhance their own marketability
Science
FDA to require notice of additives in food supply for the first time
RFK Jr. is claiming a win with a new proposal on the food industry's GRAS loophole; nutrition advocates give mixed reviews.
Culture
Fans Choose Karol G’s Album ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’ as Best New Latin Music of the Week
The album earned more than 60% of the vote in the latest Billboard New Music Latin poll.
Culture
Fans Choose Stray Kids ‘This & That’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
The mini album brought in more than 85% of the vote this week.
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Fifa and Infantino accused of 'deception' in open letter from football confederations
Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation.
Global
Final election phase begins in Pakistan-administered Kashmir despite banned group's boycott call
Voters have gone to the polls in the final phase of elections for the legislative assembly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Technology
First Artists Management Rebrands as Fam Agency, Expands With New Agent Dan North
First Artists Management, the Los Angeles-based talent agency specializing in composers and music supervisors, is rebranding and changing its name to FAM agency. The agency has also hired former Kraft-Engel Management agent, Dan North. Moving with North to FAM are composers and music supervisors, including: Gabriel Mann (“Emily in Paris”), Marcus Norris (“Lady in the Lake”), […]
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First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Senate President pro Tem Monique Limón celebrate women founders leading innovation in California
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Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100
The flood crisis in India’s northeastern Assam state remains critical, with the death toll reaching 100 after two more people died overnight
Markets
Florida-Based Heritage Continues to Shed Policies as Earnings Soar to New Heights
While a number of Florida-domiciled property insurers have begun rebuilding their policy portfolios in the last 12 months, Tampa-based Heritage Insurance has continued to shed policies in recent years. The selective underwriting strategy, along with other changes, appears to have …
California
Forget about being cool, Whitmer Thomas just wants to make his friends laugh
Comedian Whitmer Thomas' new special, "The Terminal Crew of Dudes," trades cool-guy posturing for a heartfelt salute to loyalty, lifelong friendships and the stories that bind them.
Culture
Fossils and Other Exhibits Stolen From German University in Latest Museum Robbery
The university said it is not clear when the items were stolen, but that it occured during renovation work, which began in December 2023.
Technology
Four Takeaways From Footwear Earnings Season So Far
A new fashion cycle's buzzy for footwear, but that could hurt sneaker sales.
Technology
Four takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg’s massive AI manifesto
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a lot to say about the idealized future he now envisions for humanity co-existing with artificial intelligence - his latest essay spans more than 6,500 words on the matter. The lengthy manifesto Zuckerberg published on Monday, titled "The Future is for Everyone," broadly lays out his beliefs about how the […] Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a lot to say about the idealized future he now envisions for humanity co-existing with artificial intelligence - his latest essay spans more than 6,500 words on the matter. The lengthy manifesto Zuckerberg published on Monday, titled "The Future is for Everyone," broadly lays out his beliefs about how the technology should be developed, expanded, and regulated, and how Meta is positioning itself to enable those goals. Some points echo a similar (albeit, much shorter) public letter that Zuckerberg put out last year , her
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Frankie Grande Voices Support for Sister Ariana After Hiatus Announcement
"Family forever. I will have your back until the end of time," Frankie wrote in a heartfelt post to Instagram.
Global
From Stonehenge to the Serpentine - satellite images show impact of hot, dry summer
From Stonehenge to the Serpentine the impact on parts of the UK from a long, hot, summer can be seen from space.
Markets
From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread
Popular clothing retailers are offering in-store repairs and hosting sewing workshops as they try to appeal to young consumers looking to save money and the planet
Technology
From ‘Billionaire Bunker’ to Beverly Hills: The properties that make up Jeff Bezos’ $500 million real estate empire
As Amazon soars, nowhere is Bezos’ astronomical wealth more tangibly displayed than in his $500 million real estate empire.
Culture
Fuerza Regida Announces Second Leg of This Is Our Dream Tour: See the Dates
The 10-date run will visit amphitheaters and arenas in California, Georgia, Illinois and more.
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GB's Amy Hunt wins European 100m gold
Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Markets
German Shippers Warn Rhine Could Be ‘Split in Two’ by Low Water
Low water levels risk halting cargo traffic on a key stretch of the Rhine this week, effectively splitting the critical waterway into two separate zones, the federal association of German inland shipping (BDB) said on Monday. BDB managing director Jens …
Technology
Glass Hair Is Summer’s Glossiest Trend—Here’s How to Get the Look
Ever wondered how to get glass hair? Treatments, masks, oils, and more, these shine-boosting products can help you achieve glossy lengths without stepping foot in the salon.
Technology
Gold just had its best week in 7 months. Here’s why Mike Khouw is buying more
Gold logged its best weekly gain in seven months driven by several forces.
California
Golden State in the spotlight: Governor Newsom announces nine new TV projects – including iconic reboots, sequels, and star-studded dramas – to launch second year of California’s expanded tax credit program
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Governor Newsom announces new AI cyber defense program to protect California’s critical infrastructure
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Governor Newsom condemns Trump administration proposal to weaken federal gun safety
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Technology
Graham Campbell Is Immersed in Ryan Murphy’s World
After making his Broadway debut in "Appropriate," the Juilliard-trained actor stars in new teen thriller series "The Shards," adapted from Bret Easton Ellis' novel.
Technology
HHS moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients as safety concerns mount
HHS moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients and define ultra-processed foods as food safety concerns raise questions about FDA visibility.
Culture
Harry Potter fans force relocation of £430m undersea cable to avoid Dobby’s ‘grave’
Power cable linking UK and Ireland now passes near Bronze Age human burial remains instead of fictional grave on Welsh beach Harry Potter fans have forced a new multimillion-pound power cable between the UK and Ireland to be relocated after complaining it would desecrate the “grave” of Dobby, a fictional elf. The character was laid to rest on Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Fans of the wizard series come to leave stones reading “Here Lies Dobby” despite being asked not to by the land owner, the National Trust, because the beach is an ecologically sensitive site. Continue reading...
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Harry Styles Treats Fans in Mexico to Churros as a Sweet Farewell to Together, Together Residency
The British star performs the final show of the series on Aug. 10 at the GNP Seguros Stadium.
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Harunobumurata Tokyo Spring 2027
Harunobumurata Tokyo Spring 2027
Technology
Harvey Nichols Warns It Will ‘Collapse’ Without Rescue as Pre‑pack Sale Nears
According to market sources, Frasers Group will buy Harvey Nichols under a pre-pack deal as soon as Tuesday.
Markets
Heat Deaths Top 25,000 in Europe as Scorching Weather Persists
Extreme heat has killed more than 25,000 people across Europe this year, according to the latest available data compiled by Bloomberg. Germany recorded the highest toll, with an estimated 11,900 excess deaths linked to heat since April, according to the …
Technology
High Jewelry’s Changing Landscape of Independents and Innovations
From archetypal necklaces to horse-borne odysseys, jewelers are attuned to a consumer increasingly drawn to unique designs, elusive gems and innovative approaches.
Culture
Hilary Duff Pays Tribute to Late Ex Aaron Carter During Lucky Me Tour Stop in Philadelphia
The singer honored her young love by wearing a vintage Aaron Carter T-shirt.
Global
Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin fuels heatwave
Observatory says 36.9C posted on Sunday is city’s highest official temperature since its records began 142 years ago, with storm driving intense heat in region Hong Kong has officially recorded its highest ever temperature as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service said. The city’s weather observatory posted a temperature of 36.9C on Sunday, the highest recorded since records began in 1884, the Hong Kong Observatory said in the afternoon. Continue reading...
California
How 'Shrinking' helped Jessica Williams work through a 'traumatic' time in her life
Season 3 of the Apple TV series finds the actor at her most vulnerable. It also shows that she's developed real dramatic chops without losing her ability to laugh.
California
How Charlie Hunnam reinvented himself with 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'
A self-described overthinker, the actor threw himself headlong into the Netflix limited series. His preparation even included reading Gein's medical records.
Technology
How Lachlan Murdoch Courted Roku to Seal a $22 Billion Deal
Roku founder Anthony Wood told the company's board last fall that he wanted to take a step back. It ended with a sale to Fox.
Culture
How Often to Exfoliate Skin—Without Overdoing It
Exfoliating your skin can improve brightness, smooth rough texture, unclog pores, reduce blackheads, and improve the appearance of fine fines. Here’s how to do it right.
Culture
How Sam Fender & Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ Became the U.K.’s Longest-Running No. 1 Single Ever
The song now holds the all-time record for the longest-running U.K. No. 1 single.
California
How does California’s new $3,500 EV rebate work?
First-time electric vehicle buyers in California could soon get thousands of dollars off the sticker price. Here’s how to apply.
Culture
How pop culture and social media are changing how people talk
Judy Woodruff has been speaking to a host of experts about the country's 250th anniversary for her "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast. That includes conversations about the roles satire, national parks and music have played in our history. The latest episode looks at how American English evolved. As it turns out, there's one word that reveals a lot about the way we speak.
Science
How the Hard Reality of Climate Change Hit Europe’s Economy This Summer
For anyone in Europe who still thought climate change was a problem for future generations, this summer’s sweltering heatwaves have brought home the reality that its costly and life-altering economic impacts have already arrived. Record heat and droughts this summer …
Markets
How to Style Birkenstocks for Summer & Fall
Four outfit ideas on how to style Birkenstocks for summer and fall, featuring the Arizona sandals, Boston clogs, and more.
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How ‘Ted Lasso’ turned an affluent London neighborhood into a tourist hotspot
One of London’s most charming residential enclaves has recently gained international renown thanks to Jason Sudeikis’ fictional soccer coach character Ted Lasso.
Global
I tested 15 portable coolers on beach days and road trips – here are my top picks
We tested 15 top-rated coolers from Yeti, Oyster, REI and more to find the options that offer plenty of chill for your next beach day, camping trip or afternoon in the backyard 10 camping gear upgrades to make life outdoors easier Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things When you’re shopping for a cooler , you’ll find plenty of giant, hulking chests designed to keep a family fed for a week or a frat party buzzing until the cops show up. But most of the time, all you need is a grab-and-go box to keep a couple of cans of soda cold for a road trip , or to get some popsicles to the beach without turning into puddles. Don’t endanger your back and spend a small fortune on a plastic coffin that makes you feel like you’re packing for an expedition into uncharted territory. The right portable cooler can be convenient, lightweight and not need three ba
Technology
Iceage Announce North American Tour
After a European run behind For Love of Grace & the Hereafter
Global
Ilhan Omar questions whether Trump administration has used ICE to ‘surveil’ critics
Congresswoman demands answers after a DHS agent was apparently stationed outside her Minnesota town hall Donald Trump’s administration is facing questions over whether it is using Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “surveil political opponents” after after an investigative agent was apparently stationed outside Democratic representative Ilhan Omar’s monthly town hall meeting in Richfield, Minnesota. After the incident, Omar demanded the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clarify whether Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents have been used to monitor “any other activity” involving “local, state, or federal officials” in the state. Continue reading...
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Illinois Lawsuit Alleges Companies Violated Environmental Laws at Chicago Site
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against Stony Island Reclamation Co., Land and Lakes Co., and J.L.W. Trucking LLC, which operated a facility under the name of Whole Earth Compost, alleging that the companies endangered the environment and …
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Indonesia battles growing wildfires as Mount Bromo blaze spreads
Indonesia is intensifying efforts Monday to combat multiple wildfires as dry weather and strengthening El Nino conditions increase fire risks during the peak dry season
Culture
Inhotim Founder Bernardo Paz to Open a Namesake Museum, Right Next Door
The new institution will see installations by artists like Michael Heizer and Anna Maria Maiolino as well as over a million shrubs, cacti and flowering plants.
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Intel plans to sell $15 billion worth of stock after it has risen 400% in a year
The company said it sees growth opportunities in physical AI, custom chips and advanced packaging.
Technology
Iran demands U.S. pay for war damage before agreeing to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran doubled down on keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed until the U.S. meets a sweeping list of demands. President Trump scoffed at those conditions, especially paying reparations to Iran for damages caused by five months of U.S.-Israeli bombardments. The impasse comes as war appears closer in Yemen between a Saudi-backed coalition and Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Nick Schifrin reports.
Culture
Ireland’s Museum Staffers Struggle with Precarious Contracts and Toxic Environments
A 2024 compensation study from the lobby group Irish Museums Association found there was an overreliance on temporary contracts and volunteers in the country's museums.
Markets
Is $1 million enough for a household to retire? The answer keeps changing.
The Moneyist: “Some readers — and couples — would be grateful to retire on half that amount.”
Culture
Is Dry Scooping Safe? Here’s How to Take Creatine Properly
Dry scooping, namely swallowing creatine powder without water, comes with serious health and digestive risks. So why are so many people doing it online?
California
Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care
Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.
Technology
Jacob Elordi in Talks to Star in Ari Aster’s ‘Scapegoat’ With Scarlett Johansson
Academy Award nominee Jacob Elordi is in talks to star in Ari Aster’s next film, A24’s “Scapegoat,” which already boasts fellow Oscar nominee Scarlett Johansson leading the cast. The logline for the film is being kept under wraps, but there’s been plenty of early speculation about the plot. Some say the thriller is about a […]
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James Brian Blaylock
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Jeffrey Dean Morgan Says Manager Fired Him Due to Age Just Before Booking ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Supernatural’
The 'Sterling Point' star recalled "wanting to quit" his acting career in his mid-30s before landing his breakout roles.
Technology
Jerry Katzman, Former William Morris President, Dies at 89
Jerry Katzman, a former William Morris president and television packager for series such as “Roseanne” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” died on Aug. 9. He was 89. Katzman helped shape modern television with his work in television packaging and bringing series to the screen, contributing to the success of shows such as “The Cosby […]
Technology
Jerry Katzman, Former William Morris President, Dies at 89
The son of a producer of Elvis movies, he spent 30 years at the company and packaged talent for ‘The Cosby Show,’ ‘Roseanne,’ ‘Murphy Brown’ and ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’
Culture
Joeun Kim Aatchim’s Layered Lines Summon Translucent Worlds
In her world, everything is so vivid, yet so elusive.
Technology
Jon Glass Named General Counsel of Merlin, Leading Legal Affairs and Partnerships
Glass joins the indie licensing organization after 16 years with Warner Music Group.
Technology
Jon Hamm Faces Tense Standoff in ‘American Hostage’ Trailer
Based on the popular scripted podcast and true events, the MGM+ thriller stars Hamm as a radio reporter thrust into a three-day life-and-death crisis.
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Judge Approves $106M Settlement Over Hard Rock Hotel Collapse in New Orleans
A judge approved a $106 million settlement Thursday that ends a yearslong legal battle over the deadly 2019 collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in New Orleans. The 18-story hotel project partially collapsed in October 2019, …
Culture
Justice Department Awards Nearly $290 Million to Improve Safety
The Bureau of Justice Assistance, a component under the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, awarded almost $290 million to support state, local, and tribal governments in criminal justice activities to keep American communities safe.
Technology
Justice Department Secures $150,000 Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Kentucky Landlord
The Justice Department announced today that Danny Bell, the owner and manager of residential rental properties in Somerset, Kentucky, agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that he sexually harassed female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
Technology
Keychron’s wireless Hall effect keyboard is back to its lowest price
Getting a keyboard with customizable Hall effect sensors is more affordable than it used to be, and you don’t need to compromise on quality to get a good deal. Keychron’s aluminum-clad K2 HE with a 75-percent layout is down to $103.99 (was $130) at Amazon, which matches the lowest price we’ve seen occur a few […] Getting a keyboard with customizable Hall effect sensors is more affordable than it used to be, and you don’t need to compromise on quality to get a good deal. Keychron’s aluminum-clad K2 HE with a 75-percent layout is down to $103.99 (was $130) at Amazon , which matches the lowest price we’ve seen occur a few times throughout the year. The option with wood siding is $111.99 at Amazon , also 20 percent off its original price. The keyboard can connect via USB-C, or wirelessly via Bluetooth or with a more reliable 2.4GHz connection. Its key bindings, actuation points, and mu
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Kidnapping Survivor Turns True Crime Investigator in New Series: How to Watch ‘Somebody Knows Something’
From surviving a serial killer at 15 to investigating high-profile cases, Kara Robinson Chamberlain hosts a first-of-its-kind true crime eight-parter — here's when and where to watch.
Technology
Kith and BMW Reunite for New Collection Ranging From Apparel to Ronnie Fieg’s Bespoke Cars
The fourth chapter between Kith and BMW focuses on the iconic Inka Orange color.
Global
Kurdish hunger striker says ICE force-feeding ‘mentally broke me’
Exclusive: Film-maker Gabar Choli describes how he endured coercive treatment over eight months in detention in Texas A Kurdish man who was force fed over the course of eight months while on hunger strike in US immigration detention has spoken out about it for the first time, describing how much the process harmed him physically and psychologically. Gabar Choli, a film-maker and activist now living in Canada after being deported, described how he endured the coercive treatment – a practice widely considered torture by international human rights groups – often twice a day after being detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) when his asylum application was denied. Continue reading...
Technology
LISTEN: Summer Box Office Will Surpass the $4 Billion Benchmark
On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin reports that the good news keeps on coming for the movie biz as “Spider Man: Brand New Day” soars in weekend two and “The Odyssey” becomes Christopher Nolan’s highest-grossing film. Most important, the summer tally to date has already hit the $4 billion benchmark […]
Culture
LP Giobbi, Steve Angello, Bob Moses & More Set to Headline We Belong Here in Central Park
The fest returns to the Park's Wollman Rink this Oct. 2-4.
Technology
Lack of Demand for High-Heat Sneaker Styles Could Spark Concern for Jordan and More Big Brands
Some discounts on new Jordan Brand retros in the resale market suggest a demand issue, with eyes now on "high heat" launches in August for back-to-school.
Technology
Laneway Festival to Skip Adelaide and Perth for 2027 Return
"Adelaide and Perth, we love you! This isn't goodbye, just see you soon," the festival organizer's statement read.
Technology
Latin Quarter Distribution Acquires World Rights to José Dell’Acqua Uruguayan Crime Thriller ‘Maltrato Animal’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Latin Quarter Distribution has acquired world sales rights to José Dell’Acqua’s Uruguayan crime thriller “Maltrato Animal” (“Animal Budget”). The deal was closed after a screening of “Maltrato Animal” at Locarno’s First Look, a pix-in-post competition focused on rough-cut screenings of emerging and established talent from a territory around the world, this year Uruguay. Presented in […]
Technology
Launch Into a New School Year With NASA
A new school year brings fresh opportunities to get involved with NASA. Whether you’re curious about space or eager to build real STEM skills, NASA offers a world of experiences putting you close to the action. As we enter a new golden age of exploration, there’s no better time to jump in, try something bold, […]
Culture
Lauryn Hill’s Second Diaspora Calling! Festival Came With a Powerful Stage Look
“The goal of Diaspora Calling! has always been to highlight, reflect and reveal the creative abundance of the diaspora,” says Hill, who wore a custom Kids of Immigrants.
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Lesbians, latex and $2,000 condoms: why are this summer’s movies so obsessed with sex?
From One Night Only to The Invite, a wave of new movies are a raunchy antidote to gen Z celibacy The first alarm bells sounded nearly 10 years ago, and since then, a deluge of books, podcasts and roundtables has tried to get at the bottom of the problem: why is gen Z not having sex? Recently it’s as though culture has been recalibrated to make up for the youth’s apparent frigidity. “Smut” literature is on the rise, prestige TV is now depicting OnlyFans models, and indie films have taken a turn towards kink . This summer, through confused young protagonists and their sexual misadventures, the movies are zeroing in on generational attitudes about sex. Continue reading...
Technology
Lion Nebula Roars to Life With NASA’s Webb
Observing across the starry “plains” of space, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken new images of NGC 2392, nicknamed the Lion Nebula. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope previously viewed this planetary nebula in 2000, imaging the lion face-shaped target in visible light and revealing features such as the “mane” of hazy, comet-shaped objects. Now Webb […]
Technology
Longevity Insights From Four Menswear Experts
In fashion, one day you're in and the next day you're out, but Bugatchi, Darien Sport Shop, Rothmans, and Peerless Clothing have managed to buck the trend.
Culture
Looted Ivorian “Talking Drum” Arrives at Its Home Village After More Than a Century
The drum arrived on August 7 at Adjame, where the local community was able to see it for the first time.
Science
Lorry turns over as typhoon hits China
Video shows a lorry being blown over after heavy rain and winds continued to batter Wenzhou, a city in China's eastern Zhejiang province.
California
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra names transformative new music director
A report from Salzburg on Matthias Pintscher, who will become music director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in 2027.
Science
Louisiana warns beachgoers amid surge in flesh-eating bacteria infections
State confirms nine cases, including five deaths, from Vibrio vulnificus organism, which thrives in seawater Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacterium found in coastal waters. 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. During the same period over the previous decade, Louisiana reported an average of seven cases and one death. Continue reading...
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M 7.4 - 5 km S of San José del Palmar, Colombia
PAGER - ORANGE ShakeMap - VII DYFI? - VIII Time 2026-08-10 12:34:28 UTC 2026-08-10 12:34:28 UTC at epicenter Location 4.844°N 76.242°W Depth 110.29 km (68.53 mi)
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MSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments
Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan is facing criticism from rape survivors groups and politicians over a podcast interview.
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Man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing set to go on trial
The trial of a man accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur starts this week
Science
Many States Cover Doula Care, but Access to a ‘Birthing Bestie’ Is Often Out of Reach
Virginia Medicaid started covering doula care four years ago. But logistical and administrative challenges leave many expectant parents without the support of a doula.
Technology
Marco Perego, in the Presence of Wife Zoe Saldaña, Tells Locarno Pro: Don’t Produce Indie Film for the Money
...but trust the vision of the director and stay out of their creative way, said the man, who had three Cannes competition titles this year and who described himself as "a disruptor."
Technology
Mark Zuckerberg Says He’s Surprised the ‘Discourse’ From AI Companies ‘Is So Filled With Doom’
Mark Zuckerberg wants an AI-powered future for all — and he doesn’t understand what the problem is. In a 6,500-word manifesto titled “The Future is for Everyone,” the Meta CEO laid out the company’s philosophy around AI as one rooted in “individual empowerment as the source of prosperity,” arguing the introduction of artificial superintelligence will transform […]
Technology
Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t understand how to live
Recently, a man I was rock climbing with told me about how he'd used AI to make a motivational poster for himself, which he'd hung on his bedroom wall: a bear, walking a slackline over a canyon, holding a sign that said, "Do cool shit." I made what I hoped was a polite noise. What […] Recently, a man I was rock climbing with told me about how he'd used AI to make a motivational poster for himself, which he'd hung on his bedroom wall: a bear, walking a slackline over a canyon, holding a sign that said, "Do cool shit." I made what I hoped was a polite noise. What reaction was this man looking for? He probably hoped someone, maybe me, would say it was cool or inspiring. It seemed I was not the first person he'd told about this poster. "You know, it's funny," he said to me. "No one ever says anything about it." I have been thinking about this now for several days. There's a sort of tur
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Markets/Coverages: Rokstone’s Athena Cyber Division Launches Supply Chain Extension
Rokstone, the London-based specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA), announced that its new Athena Cyber Division has launched a customer and supplier supply chain disruption extension. The solution enhances total supply chain security, covering losses arising from cyberattacks affecting both …
Technology
Meghan Markle’s Recent Red Carpet Moment Included a Subtle Nod to Princess Diana
Markle and Prince Harry attended the David Foster Foundation 40th Anniversary Celebration on Friday.
Culture
Mejuri is Having a Major Sale—Shop the Favorite Pieces Celebs, and Editors, Love
Jewelry brand Mejuri has a long list of celebrity fans, from Selena Gomez to Taylor Swift. Shop all their favorite pieces, on sale now!
Technology
Mermaid Beach review – Wales gets its mermaidcore moment in teen-empowerment tale
When discontented Lily becomes a fantastical sea creature her low-budget transformation is strikingly unconvincing, rather in tune with the whole film Mermaidcore comes to the Welsh coastline in this somewhat stilted family movie about a teenager called Lily who turns into a mermaid. You could imagine it being developed into a series for kids’ TV but as a film it unfortunately falls at the first hurdle – failing to pull off a convincing mermaid transformation. Poor Lily’s shimmering tail is very obviously made from nylon that becomes very clingy when wet, making her legs very visible under the scales. Ellie Bindman plays Lily, who has moved from London to the Welsh seaside with her family for her stepdad’s work. Resentful about leaving her friends, she is huffy, communicating with her mum Claire (Marie Wilson) primarily in eyerolls. Lily’s only friend in town is Shane (Jack Taruschio Tho
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Messy is chic again. But is the world ready for my kind of crumpled grubbiness? | Emma Beddington
All my clothes are stained and creased and my house is cluttered, so I should be thrilled by this moment. But it’s naive to think we are about to be tolerant of the real mess of life Stand down Stacey Solomon ; hush, quiet luxury : mess is back, though in this household, and I suspect many others, it never went away. “Messiness in all its aesthetic glory is being celebrated in a meaningful way,” Susie Lau writes in this month’s Elle, highlighting some recent fashion mess – dirty shirt cuffs and frayed embroidery at Prada; battered handbags at Chanel; an “extreme-treated denim” homage to the walk of shame at Diesel. Beauty and homes are on a similar trajectory, apparently, with morning-after makeup and interiors that make a virtue of clutter and imperfection, “from unmade beds to breakfast leftovers”. The mess revival Lau observes in style has also been gathering momentum in other areas:
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Mike Epps Signs With Independent Artist Group for Representation (EXCLUSIVE)
Comedian and actor Mike Epps has signed with Independent Artist Group (IAG) for representation of his production company Indiana 1 Productions, as well as all other agency areas.  The signing comes on the heels of Epps’ “We Them One’s Comedy Tour,” which sold out several arenas during its run. His standup comedy special “Delusional” premiered […]
Global
More than two-thirds of England now in drought
The East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and Solent and the South Downs have moved into drought status.
Culture
Morgane Sézalory Is Introducing a More Mature Sézane
The founder and CEO defines the first era of her Parisian brand with a sense of childlike wonder. Now, she’s ready to grow up.
Culture
Movie paradise? How Malta became a magnet for big film shoots
EU’s smallest country has played ancient Rome, the Land of Spells and Bay of Pentos and draws more than 30 productions annually What links the Caribbean, ancient Rome, Enid Blyton’s Land of Spells, the south of France and the Bay of Pentos from Game of Thrones? They are all places that have been portrayed in recent and forthcoming films by a sunny archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, no bigger in size than Sheffield. Malta has over the last decade risen to become one of the most popular places in Europe for American and British film-makers to set their works in, taking a lead in what has been described as an “arms race” to lure big movie productions with tax incentives. Continue reading...
Technology
NASA+ Debuts on discovery+, Coming Soon to HBO Max
As NASA+ continues its expansion across multiple streaming platforms to bring space closer to home, NASA announced Monday programming is next heading to discovery+ and HBO Max. A continuous live feed of NASA+ programming is streaming on discovery+ live channels, while HBO Max will stream NASA’s special events, including the Artemis III mission in 2027. […]
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NOAA says contiguous U.S. set record in July for hottest month ever
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July.
Global
Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election.
Technology
Netflix Sets ‘Ad Vitam’ Sequel With Guillaume Canet
Netflix has started production on a sequel to “Ad Vitam,” its 2025 French action thriller starring Guillaume Canet. The sequel has the working title “Ad Vitam Eternam,” which is Latin for “to eternal life.” Canet is returning as Franck Lazareff, a former operator for the GIGN, the elite tactical unit of the French National Gendarmerie. […]
California
Netflix says it's doubling down on L.A. — even as it expands in New Jersey
Netflix says Los Angeles remains its home base, with 47 productions shooting here in 2026 — even as it builds a $1-billion, 12-soundstage complex in New Jersey.
Technology
New AIG CEO Anderson Talks Marketplace ‘Pass-Throughs,’ Opportunity
Eric Anderson, new CEO of American International Group (AIG), offered an in-depth view of the company during his first earnings call at the helm, referring to opportunities within current marketplace conditions. Anderson said the market is “transition from an extended …
Markets
New Jersey Sues Amazon, Alleging Poor Pay and Conditions for Drivers
New Jersey sued Amazon.com last week, accusing the online retailer of abusing its market power over independent delivery drivers in the state. Amazon used its dominance to impose low pay and poor conditions on thousands of New Jersey workers who …
Technology
New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.
Global
New weight loss pill approved for use in UK
Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab.
Global
News Wrap: Trump signs order calling for MMR vaccine split into 3 shots
In our news wrap Monday, President Trump signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines and spacing out shots across separate doctor visits, Tropical Storm Dolphin made landfall in eastern China and President Trump's Board of Peace says it's in discussions with Israel after Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected Trump's Gaza peace plan, in yet another public break with the White House.
Technology
Nike’s Kobe 8-Mercurial Mashup Invokes Bryant’s Love of Soccer
The Mambacurial sneaker drops this month.
California
Nine shows, including 'Clueless' sequel, receive state tax credit
Nine shows, including a sequel to the 1995 hit "Clueless" and the second season of "S.W.A.T. Exiles" received a California production incentive.
Technology
Nvidia lines up $500 billion in financing as CEO Jensen Huang tells CNBC his chips are ‘investable asset’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued that because its hardware is broadly adopted, flexible and transferable, lenders can underwrite compute as revenue-generating.
Global
Ocasio-Cortez says she's freezing her eggs as she considers her political career
The 36-year-old Ocasio-Cortez announced her decision on social media before explaining in an ABC "This Week" interview Sunday she has not ruled out running for president or for U.S. Senate.
Technology
Oil in U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls below 300 million barrels, lowest since 1983
U.S. presidents have increasingly ordered massive releases from the SPR in recent years.
Technology
OpenAI Pauses Some Work on New Astra Model on Cyber Concerns
OpenAI is pausing some internal work around one of its upcoming artificial intelligence models to implement stricter safeguards after the system was found to be significantly more adept at cybersecurity tasks. The ChatGPT maker said on Friday it “cannot rule …
Technology
OpenAI Pays $3.2 Million in Probe Over Hiring Foreign Workers
OpenAI and a subsidiary will pay $3.2 million to settle U.S. government claims that they favored foreign workers with temporary employment visas and discriminated against U.S. job applicants in recruiting and hiring, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday. The …
Technology
OpenAI expands Daybreak cybersecurity initiative as AI agent threats evolve
The company introduced Daybreak in May as a way for its ecosystem partners to use its most advanced AI models to adapt to a rapidly changing threat landscape.
Technology
OpenAI tightens controls on its new model over cybersecurity risks, as AI security debate intensifies
The AI lab said it could not rule out a new model had reached "Critical" capability, meaning it could launch cyberattacks against sophisticated cyber defenses.
Technology
OpenAI wraps $7 billion share sale ahead of potential IPO
OpenAI's tender offer has been in the works since the company closed its record-breaking $122 billion funding round in March.
Global
Operator of boat in deadly crash in federal custody, to appear in court
The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her baby daughter, is in federal custody, prosecutors said.
Technology
Opinion: How should states reach out to Medicaid enrollees affected by changes? Our research gives a hint
Experts ask: How can we better reach out to people facing Medicaid renewal deadlines and support them through the paperwork requirements?
Science
Opinion: We prepared for Ebola — but not this Ebola
“Preparedness cannot mean optimizing every investment for yesterday's epidemic,” write Krutika Kuppalli and Placide Mbala.
Science
Opinion: We prepared for Ebola — but not this Ebola
“Preparedness cannot mean optimizing every investment for yesterday's epidemic,” write Krutika Kuppalli and Placide Mbala.
Culture
Overmono review – irresistible dance duo swap club intimacy for well-earned spectacle
Old Royal Naval College, London Playing their biggest headlining gig to date, the Russell brothers are in a bouncy mood, though their grandstanding rave melodies lose some punch in an outdoor environment In the age of shortform video supremacy, there has been a great deal of angst about the authentic club music experience being rendered a vapid spectacle. Stop expecting DJs to be social media stars, put your phones away on the dancefloor, close your eyes and lose yourself in the beats, goes the revanchist wisdom. It’s understandable, but worries about superstar DJs stomping on the face of the pure rave experience are almost 30 years old now. It is decades since the Prodigy, Chemicals, Orbital and Fatboy Slim lit up festival stages and the charts. And anyway, spectacles can be fun – and funny – and so can dance music. Continue reading...
Culture
Pentatonix’s Scott Hoying & Husband Mark Bring Their Baby Girl Along for New Children’s Album ‘Little Birdie’s Big Symphony’
The Aug. 20 album will feature Christina Perri, Kina Grannis & Trout Fishing for America, plus the couple's newborn daughter Birdie.
Markets
People Moves: Augment Risk Promotes Cripps to New Role of Group Head of Growth and Broking; Fidelis Partnership Taps Ascot’s Donovan as Head of U/W, Property Binders
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the broker Augment Risk and the managing general agent The Fidelis Partnership. A summary of these new hires follows here. Augment Risk Promotes Cripps in Newly Created Role of Group Head …
Technology
Pippa Harris and James Wilson to Headline London Film Festival Industry Forum
The BFI London Film Festival has announced that two of the U.K.’s most acclaimed producers will lead the industry program at its upcoming 70th edition. Pippa Harris, who produced “Hamnet,” “1917” and is currently working on “The Beatles” biopics, and James Wilson, who produced “The Zone of Interest,” “The Voice of Hind Rajab” and “Under […]
Markets
Plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar an alternative
At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won’t leave microplastics in the environment
Technology
Porter Airlines flight in Canada canceled after child refuses to sit down
A Porter Airlines flight in Canada was canceled last week after a young child refused to sit down and buckle up, forcing the plane back to the terminal and delaying it past the airport’s runway closure
Technology
Quiet Luxury, Stealth Wealth, No Logos: Inside the Major Upgrades of Tech Titans Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and More
As the tech industry continues to infiltrate the workforce and lifestyles, some are taking style cues from its leaders and fashion is paying close attention.
Culture
RL Stine’s Pumpkinhead review – horror from Goosebumps writer has kid confined inside large fruit
Based on a short story by the Goosebumps author, this derivative but tautly plotted tale over-relies on Scooby-Doo-style sleuthery, and its truly unsettling turn comes too late Adapted from a 1999 short story by Goosebumps’ RL Stine, this kid-proofed piece of midwestern folk horror borrows merrily from The Wicker Man, Stephen King and Tim Burton. Rattling those influences around in its horn of plenty, it rigs up a taut enough plotline about a New York family arriving in the suspiciously fecund farming outpost of Redhaven. But, even given the horror-lite nature of the enterprise, it doesn’t stake out sufficient fresh territory of its own – until it’s too late. Snotty skate rat Sam (Bean Reid) moves to Redhaven with his mum, Cassie, (Kendra Anderson) and older brother Finn (Seth Isaac Johnson) where, hitting the local harvest festival, they learn that ornery Farmer Palmer (Kevin McNulty) i
Technology
Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules after mistakenly announcing King's death
A correction and apology wasn't aired until 30 minutes after the incident occurred.
Technology
Rebecca Solnit on Andrew Tate and Trump’s misogyny – Stateside with Kai and Carter
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan may soon be extradited back to the UK – but the manosphere influencers' case will have lasting consequences in the US, where the Tates reportedly maintained multiple ties to the Trump administration. (The Tates have been charged with rape, trafficking and numerous other crimes, but deny all criminal wrongdoing.) Host Carter Sherman talks with author and Guardian columnist Rebecca Solnit about what the Andrew Tate saga reveals about Republicans' approach toward sexual violence and Donald Trump's connections to the manosphere. They ask: do people secretly like it when the US president hates women? Continue reading...
Global
Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
The 230 people on one boat breaks the previous record from July, which was 165 on a vessel.
Technology
Remains of 56 Bodies Found at Chicago Funeral Home, License Suspended
The remains of 56 people were found improperly stored and decomposing Thursday at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple who previously operated a crematory that was similarly shut down because of mishandled remains, authorities said. Illinois state officials, …
Technology
Rising singer Kamal on 'scary' moment he hit up Dave for debut album
The London-based musician reflects on aiming for "honesty" within his debut album and TikTok content.
Science
Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily
Discovery of 2,100-year-old vessel hailed as ‘one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years’ A 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying about 500 amphorae has been discovered 3 miles off the coast of Mazara del Vallo in Sicily. Italy’s Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad investigated the wreck with the help of divers and underwater cameras after receiving a tip-off from fishers. The vessel was found at a depth of about 46 metres (151ft) and was carrying hundreds of amphorae – ancient two-handled ceramic jars with a narrow neck – thought to have been used mainly to transport wine. Continue reading...
Science
Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short
Some online shoppers may have left it too late to order – but you can view partial eclipse indirectly without specs A frantic rush is on across the UK to find the right kind of protective eyewear ahead of Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse. High street stores are running out of eclipse glasses and online shoppers who track down a pair are being told they may not reach them until the end of the week. In other words, in plenty of time for the next comparable UK eclipse – in 2081 – but no good at all for Wednesday’s show. Continue reading...
Culture
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.
Technology
SA premier announces royal commission into AI – as it happened
This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Police say the remains found in a suitcase near Goulburn are not human. Supt Linda Bradbury with NSW police said: Some good news here that we don’t have a suspicious death of a human on our hands. … We are still undertaking more forensic work to identify what they are. But we can identify that they’re not human. But we’ve confirmed by other means that they are not. The undersupply of housing combined with population growth is expected to partially offset the impact of higher interest rates and recent federal government policy changes on the housing market. Continue reading...
Technology
STAT+: Ban prior auth? And hospitals cut jobs
We examine a call to reform how health insurers do business, and a look at the impact of 340B restrictions.
Science
STAT+: China tightens the reins on clinical trials, even as the U.S. looks for ways to replicate its rival’s speed
China has tightened regulations on investigator-initiated trials, with consequences not just for Chinese researchers but some Americans, too.
Technology
STAT+: FDA panel to weigh Grail’s Galleri test
China reins in its biotech innovation engine, radiopharma boom meets unexpected hurdles, and more news from The Readout
Technology
STAT+: Heart failure drug from Tenax Therapeutics fails in pivotal study
A Tenax Therapeutics drug designed to treat a type of heart failure associated with high blood pressure in the lungs failed in a closely watched study.
Science
STAT+: In surprise decision, FDA rejects radiopharma therapy expected to rival Novartis treatment
The FDA has rejected a radiopharmaceutical therapy because of manufacturing issues, halting what would have been a competitor for Novartis.
Science
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Sanofi drug shortage, a Jazz Pharma deal, and more
Sanofi is experiencing shortages of two medicines used to treat Pompe disease after the FDA warned the company over manufacturing issues
Technology
STAT+: Silence Therapeutics aims at Takeda with new data in rare blood cancer
A rare blood cancer drug from Silence Therapeutics showed strong results in a trial, potentially setting it up to compete with a Takeda medicine.
Science
STAT+: Sionna’s experimental cystic fibrosis pill falls flat in mid-stage trial
A pill from Sionna Therapeutics provided no added benefit when combined with Vertex's cystic fibrosis blockbuster Trikafta, a blow to the biotech.
Science
STAT+: The promise of radiopharmaceuticals smacks into safety concerns
Despite excitement over the potential of radiopharmaceuticals as cancer treatments, drug developers are hitting new hurdles.
Technology
Sad or afraid? Dogs may be able to read your face
A new brain-imaging study suggests that dogs may be able to distinguish between certain negative human emotions just by looking at people’s faces.
Technology
Sadhguru, Graphic India Team on Animated Epic ‘Shiva: The Adiyogi’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian yogi and mystic Sadhguru is teaming with Graphic India on “Shiva: The Adiyogi,” an animated feature retelling the origin story of Hindu God Shiva as the first yogi. Sadhguru and Sharad Devarajan share story credit on the film. Graphic India is the studio behind India’s animated mythology franchise “The Legend of Hanuman.” Devarajan, who […]
Culture
Sam Neill on making Hunt for the Wilderpeople: ‘We were attacked by a puppet pig!’
Speaking just before his death, the actor recalled his hostile hunting dog Zag, director Taika Waititi’s comedy genius – and the wild boar scene that left children traumatised • Warning: contains spoilers Taika Waititi’s film Boy is one of my favourites ever, so when I got the Wilderpeople script I was already well disposed to it. Hec is sort of a New Zealand archetype. When I was at university, during the holidays I’d work at cutting hay and shifting sheep and fertiliser. There was always a Hec driving the truck. They were men of very few words, but when they did say something it meant a lot. It was clear I was never going to have many lines in the film. Continue reading...
Science
Same Knee Surgery, Twice the Price: Hospital Monopolies Push Up Healthcare Costs
A federal disclosure rule is offering new insight on the effect of healthcare monopolies on pricing, following a wave of U.S. mergers.
Technology
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: your passport to a folding phone future
Novel squat Android opens to an iPad-like screen for video or multitasking, with plenty of power and battery life Samsung’s latest folding phone breaks the mould with a squat, passport-like shape reminiscent of the Blackberry, which opens up to become a tablet similar to an iPad mini. It is certainly a better shape for a tablet than other designs, but is a short and wide phone when closed a compromise too far? The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is an entirely new variant in Samsung’s foldable family for this year launched alongside the Z Fold 8 Ultra with a more familiar candy bar shape. Both folders are extremely expensive, with the Fold 8 starting at £1,699 (€1,999/$1,899.99/A$2,699) and the Fold 8 Ultra at £1,899 (€2,199/$2,099.99/A$2,999), with RAMageddon driving up prices even at the top of the market. Continue reading...
Global
Schools in England have new rules on branded uniforms - will the changes save you money?
Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.
Technology
Science backs calls for limiting screens in schools
School device use links with lower test scores and distractions abound. But reversing the entrenched pandemic pivot to screens will be hard.
Technology
Senior detective under investigation over use of AI
Police say a voluntary referral about an officer was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct on 23 June.
Global
Severe COVID-19 linked to reactivation of some dormant viruses, study finds
Severe COVID-19 may reactivate some dormant viruses that remain in the body after previous infections, a new study suggests.
Technology
South Korea, US to begin exercises to bolster readiness against North's threats
South Korean and U.S. militaries say they will begin their annual large exercises next week to beef up readiness against North Korean threats
Science
SpaceX plan for vast rocket launch site on Louisiana coast sparks backlash
Opponents fear Elon Musk firm’s plan to develop 18-mile strip of Pecan Island will badly damage fragile ecosystem Plans by Elon Musk’s SpaceX to build a vast rocket launch site on a stretch of Louisiana’s rapidly eroding coastline have stirred a backlash among some local opponents who fear it will badly damage the area’s fragile ecosystem. A deal for SpaceX to take control of 130,000 acres of coastal Vermilion parish is reported to be close to being finalized , allowing the company to escalate its number of launches, including of its new Starship mega rocket. SpaceX also has ambitions to deploy artificial intelligence datacenters in space, and while some experts have doubts about this , it has submitted regulatory filings to build a constellation of up to a million of them. Continue reading...
Technology
SpaceX stock rebounds to near $135 IPO price
SpaceX reported better-than-expected revenue in its second-quarter earnings report last week.
Science
SpaceX’s stock moves above its IPO price for the first time in almost a month
SpaceX shares have been clawing their way back in recent days but remain well off their highs.
Technology
Spotify’s New Ad-Skipping Feature Is Not Scaring Off Podcast Advertisers Yet
The platform is testing out a feature that allows paid users to skip ads on podcasts, but experts say this will likely not have any immediate impact.
Science
Starwatch: Deep partial solar eclipse in UK to precede the Perseids
The eclipse will begin just after 6pm on 12 August, reaching its maximum just over an hour later The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this week on the night of 12-13 August, and this year comes with an added bonus. Earlier on 12 August, a deep partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK. The partial solar eclipse begins shortly after 6pm BST and reaches its maximum at around 7.13pm. From much of the country, about 90% of the sun’s diameter will be obscured, making this the deepest solar eclipse visible here since 1999. The sun will be low in the western sky throughout the event, so choose a location with a clear horizon. Continue reading...
News
State voting officials join CISA security call with election 85 days away
CISA, the federal agency tasked with protecting the cybersecurity of the nation's critical infrastructure, held a conference call with state election officials to discuss the upcoming midterms. Despite President Trump's claims about the risk of hackers targeting voting systems, this was one of CISA's first broad outreach efforts with Election Day just 85 days away. Liz Landers reports.
Technology
Steam hardware shipper breach leaks customer data, including names and addresses
Valve says a data breach may have exposed the personal information of customers who ordered its Steam hardware in Europe. In an email sent to users, Valve says its European shipping partner, CEVA Logistics, suffered a data breach that may have included customer names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. The breach at CEVA occurred […] Valve says a data breach may have exposed the personal information of customers who ordered its Steam hardware in Europe. In an email sent to users, Valve says its European shipping partner, CEVA Logistics, suffered a data breach that may have included customer names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. The breach at CEVA occurred between July 29th and August 1st, weeks after Valve began taking reservations for its new Steam Machine and Steam Controller . Valve adds that European customer data "was likely compromised" as part of
Culture
Stel Copenhagen Spring 2027
Stel Copenhagen Spring 2027
Culture
Storm King Art Center Appoints Anne Reeve as Senior Curator
Reeve comes to the expansive open-air museum with significant curatorial experience in outdoor sculpture.
Technology
Streaming Saves TV in Upfront, but Ad-Dollar Declines for Linear Are Significant
The erosion of ad dollars earmarked for traditional TV has gone from alarming to dire. Advertisers cut their “upfront” spending on broadcast TV by approximately 5.3%, according to an analysis of the annual sales market by Media Dynamics Inc., a consultancy that tracks ad spending. Spending on cable TV fell even more, with marketers cutting […]
Technology
Strength of Tailored Clothing Lifts Spirits of Stores at Chicago Collective
Independent merchants searched for sportswear to complement their suit and sport coat assortments at the menswear show.
Global
Stuff of nightmares? Meet the bootlace worm – super-long, super-elastic, and it fires toxic slime
Its mucus, which can kill crabs and cockroaches, could be the basis of new insecticides It’s the shuddery stuff of nightmares for some, but for a select group who admire extending ladders, giraffes and the Odyssey, one of the longest animals in the world is bound to appeal. This creature is nneither the blue whale, nor a lion’s mane jellyfish but the humble bootlace worm, Lineus longissimus , one of the most remarkable marine invertebrates of them all. It’s invertebrate of the year again! From 3-12 August, every day we will profile one of the thousands of amazing invertebrates that our readers have nominated. And then, when you’ve heard about all of them, we’ll open the voting so you can choose your favourites. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with thoughts and ideas: email us at environment.desk@theguardian.com with Invertebrate in the subject line. Continue reading...
Global
Suge Knight speaks out ahead of Tupac Shakur murder suspect's trial
Suge Knight, who was driving the car in which Tupac Shakur was shot in 1996, says he's not interested in testifying at the murder suspect's trial.
Technology
Summer at Retail: There’s More Good Than Bad
Despite economic and geopolitical headwinds, consumer spending continues to be resilient and early second-quarter results are good, although retailers will be up against tough second-half comparisons this year.
Global
Suspected crime boss Kinahan spends first night in custody in Ireland
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
Culture
Suzi Quatro Announces 2026 Australian Tour With Baby Animals
The tour continues a relationship with Australia that stretches back more than five decades.
Technology
Taiwan representative in Japan boycotts Nagasaki bombing anniversary ceremony over seating
Taiwan's top economic representative in Japan says he boycotted this year’s memorial marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki
Markets
Taylor Farms Recalls Salsa and Guacamole Over Salmonella Risk
Taylor Farms on Sunday said it was recalling more than a dozen prepared food items containing jalapeños, including salsas and guacamole, from retailers over concerns about potential salmonella contamination. The California-based supplier said it had voluntarily recalled products containing jalapeño …
Global
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak
Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak.
Global
Taylor Farms recalls several jalapeño products over salmonella concerns
Guacamole, pico de gallo and taco dip are some of the prepared foods included in the recall. The announcement comes a few weeks after Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to a multistate cyclospora outbreak.
Technology
Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.
Technology
Tedde Moore, Ralphie’s Teacher in ‘A Christmas Story,’ Dies at 79
The actress, the mother of Grammy-winning music producer 40, portrayed Miss Shields in the 1983 Christmas classic opposite Peter Billingsley.
Markets
Teva Seeks to Keep Israel Ties From Philadelphia Jury, Cites Gaza War
Teva Pharmaceuticals has asked a U.S. judge to prevent insurer Humana from telling jurors it is an Israeli company at a major drug price-fixing trial, arguing that strong public views over the Gaza war could prejudice proceedings and affect its …
Markets
Texas Judge Strikes Down Law Regulating Firearm Suppressors and Some Guns
A federal judge in Texas last week struck down a 1930s law that imposed regulations on firearm suppressors and guns that are considered the most dangerous, more than a year after President Donald Trump signed a bill eliminating taxes on …
Technology
Textile Exchange Pivots From Ambition to Implementation
The nonprofit’s five-year strategy emphasizes accountability and adoption as material-related emissions move further from the industry’s 2030 target.
Markets
Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.
Technology
The Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet to Shop Online Now
These top sneaker styles from Brooks, Nike, and beyond cater to men and women with flat feet — courtesy of targeted arch support, proper weight distribution systems, and motion control.
Technology
The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
Today, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits against three states that seek to undermine our Nation by placing aliens over citizens in clear defiance of Congress’s commands. The Department filed complaints against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont, challenging state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens. These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal aliens with benefits that U.S. citizens are not eligible for, all in direct conflict with federal law.
Culture
The Meaning of Consent in the Age of Content
Public patience for being an extra in creator content is wearing thin. As the consumer backlash over privacy and surveillance grows, brands are rewriting the rules around influencer marketing and content creation.
Culture
The Odyssey becomes Christopher Nolan’s highest grossing film as it passes $1.1bn at box office
The film-maker’s take on Homer’s epic has beaten his previous record holder The Dark Knight Rises The Odyssey has become the highest grossing film of Christopher Nolan’s career, having made more than US$1bn at the global box office less than a month after its release. The blockbuster, which was released on 17 July, is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic and follows Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, on his perilous 10-year journey home after the Trojan war. Continue reading...
Culture
The Royal Danish Academy Copenhagen Spring 2027
The Royal Danish Academy Copenhagen Spring 2027
Culture
The Swedish School of Textiles Copenhagen Spring 2027
The Swedish School of Textiles Copenhagen Spring 2027
Culture
The Ultimate Guide to Tinos, the Cyclades’ Best All-Around Island
Each major island has claimed its own superlative: Santorini for the views, Mykonos for the parties, Milos for the beaches, Sifnos for the food and ceramics. Tinos, a 15-minute ferry from Mykonos, has earned something harder to pin down: best all-around.
California
The battle for your brain data is underway, and CA may step in
California legislators want to get a jump on regulating brain implants and sensors, as fears that neurotechnology could be exploited by employers to read workers’ minds without direct consent grow among critics, writes CalMatters’ Khari Johnson. Neurotech systems such as brain implants and sensors gather information using computer chips embedded in the brain or sensors […]
California
The celebrity documentary boom, explained
Popular with audiences (and streaming platforms). Increasingly high quality. Relatively inexpensive to produce. Inside the big business of celebrity docs.
California
The eight-mile gap in the L.A. River bike path downtown has a billion-dollar problem
Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains.
Technology
The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store
Following the latest twist in Google's legal battles with Epic, US Android users are now able to open Google's Play Store and download a third-party digital store with its own selection of apps. Aptoide, a store specializing in mobile games, is the first to become available. Third-party app stores have always been available on Android, […] Google appears to have prepared a dedicated section for third-party app stores within Google Play, and Aptoide is just the first. | Screenshot: Google Play Store Following the latest twist in Google's legal battles with Epic, US Android users are now able to open Google's Play Store and download a third-party digital store with its own selection of apps. Aptoide , a store specializing in mobile games, is the first to become available . Third-party app stores have always been available on Android, which is a more open platform than iOS in that res
Global
The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides
"Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.
Global
The media is infatuated with Gadi Eisenkot, the ‘anti-Netanyahu’. Why? | Mehdi Hasan
The challenger to Netanyahu is more of the same. His record makes that abundantly clear Western media outlets cannot seem to get enough of Gadi Eisenkot. Israel’s former military chief and the leader of the newly formed Yashar party has been embraced by the international press as he and his party take the lead in the polls in the run-up to October’s elections. Mehdi Hasan is Guardian US columnist and the editor-in-chief and CEO of Zeteo . Continue reading...
Technology
The space boom has created a giant mess. Now startups want to clean it up
As Earth’s orbit gets more crowded, companies are betting that cleaning up space junk could become a lucrative new business.
Technology
These analysts say Elon Musk’s ambitious AI plans for SpaceX should be taken seriously, thanks to Microsoft
If Elon Musk can expand its compute capacity swiftly, Microsoft could be perfectly positioned to monetize this “one-in-a-generation opportunity”
Technology
This B2B Company Wants To Supply Live Sellers with Wholesale Branded Fashion
OS Group said it is expanding into live commerce to support independent merchants on platforms like TikTok Live and Whatnot.
Culture
This Color-Changing ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Mug Reveals a Hidden Character When You Add Hot Water
The full image on the heat-activated mug reveals slowly, almost as if your drink is coming to life as you sip.
Culture
This Is Ballroom review – pulsating documentary tells story of Brazilian ballroom
Paris is Burning gets a South American update in a film that shows the Brazilian scene as a space of solidarity and tension Originating among the Black, Latin and trans communities in 1960s New York, queer ballroom culture has not only entered the mainstream but also travelled well outside the United States. In recent years, a movement has flourished in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro and its outskirts, an evolution intimately captured in Juru and Vitã’s documentary debut. Here fly-on-the-wall recordings of a typical ball are interwoven with slice-of-life interviews, elaborating on the communal ties that extend beyond the dancefloor. A whirl of pulsating beats, fabulous fits and gyrating bodies, the sensory opening gives us a taste of the different categories attached to the ball. Competing on behalf of their “houses” – queer chosen families of like-minded individuals – the particip
Culture
This Medicare Part D subsidy is expiring. We answered your questions
The Trump administration's move to discontinue the subsidy is raising concerns among Medicare Part D enrollees about how much they'll pay for coverage.
Markets
This Nvidia change could spell good news for Micron
An analyst says that Nvidia’s move to downgrade some chip capabilities could end up boosting consumption of high-bandwidth memory.
Technology
This Skims x Tangle Teezer Brush Sold Out in Three Hours — Now It’s Back
The limited-edition brush is available again in four neutral shades (one for each kind of hair type and texture).
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This Wedding at a Château in Bordeaux Wine Country Blended Chadian Traditions With French Romance
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This great retro-inspired keyboard now comes preassembled
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Thousands evacuated as wildfires burn across western U.S. and Canada
Wildfires are burning across the western U.S. and Canada, leaving some residents keeping a wary eye out for possible evacuation orders.
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Three Public Artworks by Banksy Have Cost UK Taxpayers Almost $200,000
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Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.
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Trial begins for man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing
Duane "Keffe D" Davis has pleaded not guilty to one charge of murder. People who will testify include those who saw Shakur moments before he was shot, as well as people who were affiliated with rival record labels.
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Tatum, Aniya Harvey, Melanie Moreno and Kayda Bosse attended the reunion in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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Tropical storm causes some flooding in eastern China
Tropical Storm Dolphin is dumping heavy rain in eastern China
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Trump Media posts $238 million second-quarter loss as crypto declines
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Trump administration continues to ‘attack an innocent man’ over reflecting pool, say lawyers for Olympian – live
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Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf, who helped secure ballroom approval, will be his new White House counsel
Democrats have vowed to pursue investigations into Trump and his administration if they are successful in November.
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Trump demands Iran pay compensation for decades of US soldier deaths
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Trump media company announces a massive loss and new turnaround effort
The president’s media company posted a massive loss in the latest quarter and plans to ditch new business lines and refocus as a forum for users to post their views
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Trump officials offer cities tens of millions for Memphis-style police surges – with conditions
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Trump officials propose new scrutiny of food additives and ingredients
U.S. health officials want food manufacturers to provide more information about new additives and ingredients
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Trump returns to controversial vaccine policy with order questioning childhood schedule
The Trump administration, which had recently avoided public discussions of vaccine policy because of concern around the political repercussions, is changing course.
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Trump says he spoke recently to Fed Chairman Warsh, denies regular calls
The president said he had recently been in touch with the Fed chairman, but denied regular contact amid concerns about central bank independence.
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Trump signals shift to economic pressure as Iran hardens stance over Strait of Hormuz
The escalating tally underscores how far the two sides remain from resolving a crisis that has choked the Strait of Hormuz for more than five months.
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Trump signs executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines, falsely linking shots to autism
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Trump signs order attempting to override CDC vaccine schedule and break up MMR shots
President and RFK Jr, the health secretary, repeatedly referred to autism during signing, though studies show no link between it and vaccines Donald Trump has signed an executive order with plans for sweeping changes to the childhood vaccination schedule that attempts to override the authority of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is an attempt to undergird the changes made earlier this year to CDC vaccination recommendations, which were halted by a federal judge. The CDC is the federal agency tasked with recommending vaccines, not the White House. Continue reading...
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Trump’s foreign licensing business booms to $59.5 million as Gulf developers pay
Nearly two-thirds of Trump’s foreign licensing fees came from two Gulf developers, in the UAE and Qatar, including one pursuing a $20 billion U.S. expansion.
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Turkey’s parliament opens debate on a pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants
Turkey’s parliament is set to debate a draft bill that could suspend sentences, investigations or trials for thousands of Kurdish militants
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Typhoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on Shanghai
Authorities warn that days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding and landslides as storm moves north and further inland More than a million people were moved to safety across eastern China by Sunday evening as powerful Typhoon Dolphin made landfall amid fears torrential rain would cause flooding and landslides. Wenzhou, a coastal city in Zhejiang province, said it relocated more than 900,000 people and opened more than 1,500 emergency shelters. In neighbouring Fujian, 98,900 people were moved from high-risk areas. Continue reading...
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U.S. oil rises back above $82 as doubt grows Washington and Tehran will reach Hormuz deal
Oil rose as traders assess mixed signals from the U.S. and Iran amid worries that a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz may not come anytime soon.
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U.S. stock futures flat as investors await inflation data, grapple with more Iran uncertainty
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, after new demands from Iran raised fresh doubts about the Strait of Hormuz reopening anytime soon and as investors await key inflation data later this week.
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UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe has its 3rd hottest year on record so far
Globally, so far this is the third-hottest year, behind 2024 and 2025, climate statistics show.
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UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year
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UK, France prepare for another heat wave as Europe sets new temperature record
The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across Europe since May
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US stocks drift near their records as oil prices rise
The U.S. stock market is drifting near its all-time high, while oil prices rise on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the global flow of crude going again
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Ugandan statesman in the race to become next secretary-general of the United Nations
A Ugandan statesman is in the race to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the latest entrant in a contest that includes six others who want to succeed Antonio Guterres at the end of this year
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Ukraine's drone chief says push to cripple Russia in Crimea is just getting started
Ukraine's drone forces could strike seven times more targets in Crimea if Western funding came faster, according to the commander leading Ukraine's drone war.
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Ukrainian drone attack on oil hub deep inside Russia kills 13, official says
Authorities in Russia's Tatarstan region say a Ukrainian drone strike on the petroleum hub of Nizhnekamsk killed 13 people and wounded 78 others in one of the deadliest attacks of the 4-year-old war.
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Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 12, authorities say
Authorities in Russia's Tatarstan region say a Ukrainian drone strike on the petroleum hub of Nizhnekamsk killed 13 people and wounded 75 others in one of the deadliest attacks of the 4-year-old war
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Unscripted Producer Rachel Tung Renews ABC & Hulu Development Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
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Usher Addresses Claims He Used a Look-Alike Onstage: ‘They Can’t Clone This’
Fans speculated that the singer employed a body double for his concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
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Usher Reacts to Clone Conspiracy Theory Brewing After New Jersey Show With Chris Brown
Claims that Usher was replaced with a clone on stage kept the R&B star busy in the comments section.
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Vandale Ready to Launch Guess Intimates and Sleepwear Collections for Spring 2027
The sexy and feminine collections run the gamut from bras, panties and corsets to sleepwear sets, chemises and robes.
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Virginia Study on Data Centers Calls for Tighter Water Regulations
Virginia, the world’s largest data center hub, has released a long-delayed study that examined the state’s eastern region groundwater supply and the resource-hungry industry’s possible impact on it, finding declines are likely in a critical aquifer due to population growth …
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WATCH LIVE: Joint Base Charleston renamed for Sen. Lindsey Graham
The U.S. Air Force is renaming Joint Base Charleston in honor of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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WATCH: Amanda Knox comedy show draws controversy
Amanda Knox is defending herself against accusations from Kercher's sister that her comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland trivializes violence against women.
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WATCH: Can Myspace make a comeback?
Sirius XM radio host Mike Muse and The New York Times' Gen Z reporter Callie Holtermann discuss plans for the platform to make a comeback and how it ties into Gen Z leaning into nostalgia.
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WATCH: Gardening dog gets a new friend
ABC News' Danny New shares an update on Chewy, a dog that's warmed the hearts of thousands of Americans through his love of gardening.
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WATCH: New clues after mother goes missing in Grenada
The husband of Elizabeth Waddell says he met with jet skiers who claim they saw and talked to Waddell on July 22.
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WATCH: Top college quarterbacks to watch this season
ESPN senior writer Adam Rittenberg reports on the most-talked-about college quarterbacks chasing a championship in the 2026 season.
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WATCH: Trump signs executive order on childhood vaccine recommendations
The order recommends separating the MMR vaccine into three different shots administered in separate visits, and directs the nation's health department to improve vaccine research, says a White House fact sheet.
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WATCH: Video shows moment tractor trailer hits overpass
The top of the 18-wheeler was nearly sheared off in Rockland County, New York, with the semi truck overturning and landing on its side.
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WATCH: Why some couples swear by a 'sleep divorce'
ABC News' Ashan Singh explains why couples are sleeping separately to get better rest and avoid disruptions like snoring.
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WATCH: Woman dedicated to helping people in crisis
ABC News' Will Reeve shares the story of a young woman making it her mission to help people through their toughest moments.
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WHO says Congo's Ebola outbreak started months before it was declared
The World Health Organization says the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak started in February, months before it was officially declared in May
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Wall Street’s biggest bank just raised its expectations for the stock market
JPMorgan lifted its year-end price target for the S&P 500 from 7,800 to 8,000.
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Washington grapples with a $1.4 billion National Guard deployment extension until 2029
Residents and a new cadre of local officials see in it an unacceptable attempt by the federal government to restrict the heavily Democratic city's autonomy.
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Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029
Washington residents and officials see President Donald Trump’s extended National Guard deployment as an attempt to restrict the heavily Democratic city’s autonomy
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Watch Eddie Vedder Busk in Dublin in Honor of Glen Hansard
The Pearl Jam frontman performed in Hansard's usual spot on Grafton Street alongside Murdo Mitchell and several other musicians
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Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis
The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea.
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Water outage forces Chessington theme park to close
Chessington says all tickets booked for Monday can be used on a future date.
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We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.
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We should smile at our dogs - a new scientific study reveals why
Scientists have worked out what is going on inside a dog's brain when it sees a human smiling or scowling.
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Weather tracker: Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar
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Wednesday’s crucial CPI report will show tamer inflation, according to prediction markets
Monday's odds on prediction market platform Kalshi show tamer inflation and little chance of exceeding economists' consensus for July.
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West Virginia Convicted Felony Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Over 50 Gigabytes of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Justin L. Wiegand, 34, of Kenova, West Virginia, pleaded guilty today to receipt of child pornography.
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What Meta's new open-source AI model means for the future of artificial intelligence
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has released a free artificial intelligence tool. The release was accompanied by a 14-page essay from CEO Mark Zuckerberg championing his view of how AI could transform our world and what protections are required. William Brangham discussed more with Mike Isaac of The New York Times.
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What happens to Bose when headphones become AI?
Today, I’m talking with Lila Snyder, who is the CEO of Bose. You certainly know Bose — it’s one of the most famous brands in all of consumer tech. The company started 60 years ago selling speakers to consumers, and its focus on research and development has led it to be a leader in both […] Today, I’m talking with Lila Snyder, who is the CEO of Bose. You certainly know Bose — it’s one of the most famous brands in all of consumer tech. The company started 60 years ago selling speakers to consumers, and its focus on research and development has led it to be a leader in both car audio and noise-canceling headphones. Lila was last on the show about four years ago , and since then she’s dramatically rearchitected the company. The focus on research is still there, but she’s sold off Bose Professional , acquired the high-end audio brands McIntosh Labs and Sonus faber , and, perhaps most im
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What happens when medical students rely on AI – and never develop their own judgment? | Simar Bajaj and Joseph Sakran
AI’s danger isn’t just in experts losing the ability to reason. It’s that trainees may never learn how to do so in the first place In healthcare, there’s growing concern over doctors becoming less clinically adept as they increasingly rely on AI tools. But what about the trainees – medical students, residents and fellows – who are using these tools before they have built their own clinical judgment? The idea of deskilling implies that someone possessed an ability and then lost it. Here, the danger is not just deskilling but never-skilling. Although a doctor who has forgotten how to reason is recoverable, one who never learned how may not be. OpenEvidence, essentially an AI chatbot for clinicians, has given this concern its most concrete form. About two-thirds of US doctors actively use OpenEvidence, asking about puzzling symptoms, drug interactions and clinical guidelines, getting respon
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What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
Michael Sheen investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
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What the Total Solar Eclipse in Leo Means for Every Star Sign
This eclipse isn’t a time to be selfish or afraid of growth—here, an astrologer breaks down how it might affect you.
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What to Know About Tupac’s Murder Trial and Suspect Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis
For three decades, rap legend and cultural icon Tupac Shakur’s killing has remained one of America’s great unsolved mysteries, spawning countless books, documentaries and long-form investigative journalism pieces. Now, the man accused of orchestrating his 1996 shooting is finally headed to trial with his memoir, as well as a Netflix docuseries on Diddy, serving as […]
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What to Stream: 'Michael,' Travis Barker, 'Lanterns' and 'Madden NFL 27'
The blockbuster biopic “Michael” and a new documentary about Travis Barker are among the exciting new streaming releases this week
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What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event
It's that time of year: On Wednesday, Google is set to host its annual Made by Google hardware launch event for Pixel gadgets. Google itself has already teased new slab-style and foldable Pixel smartphones, but leaks also indicate that the company could announce updated watches, a new color for familiar earbuds, and perhaps a brand […] It's that time of year: On Wednesday, Google is set to host its annual Made by Google hardware launch event for Pixel gadgets. Google itself has already teased new slab-style and foldable Pixel smartphones, but leaks also indicate that the company could announce updated watches, a new color for familiar earbuds, and perhaps a brand new AirTag-like item tracker. However, unusually, Google's event is taking place in the evening: It kicks off on Wednesday at 6PM ET / 3PM PT instead of in the early afternoon or mid-morning, like many other tech events. A
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What we know about the death of Tasia Fortune in Mississippi
The hanging death of Tasia Fortune, whose body was found outside an abandoned house, has shaken her family and community in Mississippi, where two other people have been found hanging from trees in less than a year.
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Whitney Houston is now a Barbie, in her 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' look
The Barbie doll bearing Whitney Houston's likeness is the latest to join Mattel's iconic line, re-creating Houston's look from her 1987 hit "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" music video.
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Why Brooks’ New Ghost Max 4 Sneaker Is a Godsend for Casual Runners
The August 2026 release has already managed to endear (and impress) the running community with its smooth ride, dependable stability, and refreshingly accomodating fit.
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Wildfire Forces Evacuations Across Top Canadian Wine Region
More than 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate one of Canada’s top wine-producing regions as an uncontrolled wildfire spread rapidly, forcing local authorities to declare a province-wide state of emergency. Authorities ordered the town of Summerland and nearby communities in …
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Wildfires burn across western US and Canada as residents are evacuated
Wildfires are burning across the western U.S. and Canada, leaving some residents keeping a wary eye out for possible evacuation orders
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Will democratic socialist Francesca Hong shake up the establishment – or help Republicans win Wisconsin?
Hong, whose grassroots campaign has made her a frontrunner, aims for primary win after public skepticism from top Democrats and a last-minute shake-up As Francesca Hong surged ahead in the final weeks of the chaotic Democratic primary to be Wisconsin ’s next governor, the democratic socialist has become the internet’s main character. Donald Trump has mocked her old tweets, while major figures in her own party publicly questioned her ability to win a general election. The man she is vying to succeed even launched a late blitz in support of one of her rivals. Continue reading...
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William H. Macy, Shawn Hatosy and Troy Kotsur Among Astra TV Awards Honorees; Lisa Ann Walter Set as Host
William H. Macy (“Train Dreams”), Shawn Hatosy (“The Pitt”) and Troy Kotsur (“CODA”) are among the actors set to be honored during this year’s Astra TV Awards ceremony, with Lisa Ann Walter (“Abbott Elementary”) hosting the show. Taking place Saturday at the InterContinental in Los Angeles, the Astra TV Awards celebrate performers making an impact […]
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Woman bitten by alligator while swimming in river
A woman survived after being bitten by an alligator while swimming in a river in Florida, officials said.
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Workflow Debt: The Hidden Barrier to Scaling Specialty Insurance
Fourteen years of working inside carrier, MGA, and brokerage operations gives you a particular view of how these businesses actually run. It is rarely the same view leadership has. The gap between those two pictures tends to come down to …
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World's biggest chipmaker TSMC's sales surge 45% amid buoyant AI demand
TSMC makes chips for Big Tech customers like Nvidia and Google, so the firm's financial figures are closely watched as a sign of AI semiconductor demand.
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World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
California
Would you trust your boss with data about your brain? California moves to regulate neurotech
Brain sensors are advancing, and California companies, lawmakers and unions are jockeying to shape how the resulting data can be used.
California
Yacimiento petrolífero se convirtió en el primer depósito de carbono de California. ¿Quién será responsable si algo sale mal?
El primer proyecto comercial de almacenamiento de carbono de California está en funcionamiento a pesar de que el estado aún no ha adoptado las normas exigidas por ley, 19 meses después de una fecha límite clave.
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YouTube is making it harder to earn money on YouTube
Starting February 1st, 2027, creators who want to monetize their channel through YouTube's Partner Program (YPP) will need at least 1,000 subscribers and either 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year, or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days. That's a sizeable jump from YouTube's current requirement of 1,000 subscribers with […] Starting February 1st, 2027, creators who want to monetize their channel through YouTube's Partner Program (YPP) will need at least 1,000 subscribers and either 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year, or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days. That's a sizeable jump from YouTube's current requirement of 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 watch hours in the past year, or 1,000 subscribers with 10 million Shorts views in the last 90 days. Creators will also need to maintain 10 million Shorts views over 90 days to earn
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Zoe Saldaña Pairs Trendy Lace-trim Shorts With Edgy Ballet Flats at the Locarno Film Festival
The actress received the Special Honorary Pardo award at the event.
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Zoox to begin paid rides following first-of-its-kind regulatory approval
Amazon's robotaxi company Zoox will launch paid rides in Las Vegas on Monday after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted it a commercial exemption for purpose-built robotaxis.
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Zuckerberg manifesto pushes open-source approach on AI as Meta releases latest model
Meta Platforms has released a new AI model for developers, emphasizing open-source access
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Zuckerberg pushes ‘superintelligent’ AI for all as Meta drops open-source model
Meta CEO presents utopian vision of AI in 6,000-word essay amid Silicon Valley debate over government regulation Mark Zuckerberg published a lengthy essay on Monday detailing his views on artificial intelligence and announced several plans for how Meta would develop the technology in the future. The CEO’s essay went online the same day as Meta released a new, open-source AI model that seeks to rival Anthropic and OpenAI’s products called Muse Glimmer. Over the course of more than 6,000 words in a post titled “The Future is for Everyone,” Zuckerberg addressed a range of topics related to AI that included datacenters, government regulation, cybersecurity, the creation of bioweapons, labor market disruption, surveillance powers and more. The essay presented a utopian vision of AI as a personalized “superintelligence” – using the word 60 times. Continue reading...
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Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist
A yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for help from a skiff that ran out of fuel off Alaska's coast
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Zuckerberg yacht did not hear maritime assist call, spokesperson says
A cruise ship that was further away responded to the call.
Markets
eMaxx Broadens Access to Excess Variable Cost Captive Insurance Program through eMaxx Reciprocal Insurance Exchange
Enhancements to the Excess Captive Program provide qualifying businesses with broader access to competitively priced excess coverage and industry-leading risk management support TAMPA, Fla. – eMaxx has announced a significant expansion of its Excess Captive Insurance Program, powered by the …
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iHeartMedia podcasts coming to Disney+ and Hulu
Disney+ and Hulu announced it reached a deal with iHeartMedia to bring six video podcasts to the streaming services, including "Hey Jonas!"
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‘Ascension’ Thriller From Alfonso Cuaron Lands at Apple TV, Caitriona Balfe Starring
Natalie Erika James and Christian White will serve as co-showrunners on the series.
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‘Brave New Love’ Review: Infidelity Isn’t the End in an Unusual, Open-Minded Marital Drama
“I would never fall in love if I was in a good relationship.” So says one participant in the women’s church group where Copenhagen-based wife and mother Kate (Kathrine Thorborg Johansen) confesses that she’s been having a three-year affair with another man, and doesn’t much regret it. It’s a line that sounds like sturdy, suitably […]
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Emmy-nominated costume designer Marylin Fitoussi has been working on the looks for Netflix’s “Emily in Paris” since Season 1. Many of Fitoussi’s choices for the most reason season were dictated by one key element: Emily’s sharp bob. The haircut symbolized a new chapter for the character — played by Lily Collins — and allowed her […]
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‘For this record, I took an edible and said, screw it’: jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner on confronting the trauma of Hurricane Katrina
The New Orleans native is a three-time Grammy winner at the top of his game – and is now using his instinctive style to celebrate the resilience and clarity of Katrina survivors ‘Black music is forward and upward in movement, you know? Never forward or upward,” pianist Sullivan Fortner declares. “It’s a tornado that’s always getting bigger and moving faster,” he adds, whizzing his fingers around with delight. On a video call between sets at Rotterdam’s North Sea jazz festival , the 39-year-old speaks like he plays, with quirkiness, subtlety and mischief. A three-time Grammy winner – including for 2025’s Southern Nights – Fortner also recently received the Larry J Bell award, a prize of $300,000 (£225,000) given every four years to a standout jazz pianist, which gave him the confidence to present an all-encompassing version of himself on Leave That in There, his sixth album. “I’ve tried t
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SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 3 finale of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. HBO’s “House of the Dragon” ended its third season Sunday with a bang, then a whimper. Following a slew of casualties (including James Norton’s Ormund Hightower) during a massive battle between the Blacks and the […]
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‘House of the Dragon’ Star Phia Saban on Helaena’s Finale ‘Tragedy’ and Changes to Maelor Storyline
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 3 finale of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. HBO’s “House of the Dragon” lost its moral center with the death of Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) in Sunday’s Season 3 finale. The pregnant Helaena takes her own life by jumping from her window in […]
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‘House of the Dragon’ Star Shares the Bright Side of That Tragic Finale Twist
"I'm just happy I made it three seasons," the HBO drama's latest victim tells The Hollywood Reporter about exiting Westeros at the end of season three.
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‘I am left grinning’: why The Dish is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers picking their most loved comfort films is a 2000 Australian gem featuring the late Sam Neill After the shock of Sam Neill’s death, I was surprised just how hard the news hit me. I don’t usually take a celebrity death so deeply to heart and yet here I was struggling to stem the weeping. There is no denying he holds a special place in my movie-watching life: he’s Dr Alan Grant from Jurassic Park, for goodness sake. I first saw the Spielbergian masterpiece at the age of five and Neill’s passionate, intelligent and empathetic scientist was the coolest hero my young mind could hope for (when it wasn’t overwhelmed with terror). Then, in my early teens, I got introduced to another hero role of Neill’s, the equally passionate, intelligent and empathetic scientist Cliff Buxton, from The Dish. Directed by Rob Sitch, the 2000 based-on-a-true-story drama is a warm
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‘I unexpectedly came into some money’: Is putting $20,000 into CDs a smart move?
“I want to make the process as straightforward as possible for my beneficiaries to access the funds.”
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‘I’ve sat at the very precipice of life’: ex-footballer Clarke Carlisle on gambling, depression – and survival
The former Leeds and Burnley defender has struggled with his mental health for most of his life. But it took five suicide attempts for him to admit how badly he wanted to end it. He talks about how he turned the corner – and his hopes for his new post with the charity Mind ‘How are you?” I ask Clarke Carlisle. Usually when you meet people it’s a nicety. Not with Carlisle. He smiles ecstatically. “I’m incredibly well, thank you. Yeah, really, really good,” says the former footballer and incoming chair of the mental health charity Mind. “I have been consistently well – not just stable, but well – for three or four years now.” Few people understand what it is to be mentally unwell quite like Carlisle does. And few understand what recovery means like he does. “It doesn’t happen by accident. Once you get stable that’s not the end of the journey. And that seems to be the MO of our society thes
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‘Letters From the Silenced Country,’ Documentary About Oppression in Belarus, Boarded by Filmotor Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Filmotor has picked up world sales rights for “Letters From the Silenced Country” by Belarusian writer-director Andrei Kutsila, which has its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The partly animated documentary, screening in the Venice Open – Out of Competition section, is a portrait of contemporary Belarus told through stories of individuals who have […]
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‘Primo Viaggio,’ Presented Last Year at Locarno’s Alliance 4 Development, Has Wrapped and Heading for Venice Gap-Financing Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Less than one year after the producers met at the Locarno Film Festival’s Alliance 4 Development co-development platform, “Primo Viaggio,” produced by Italy’s Sacher Film and France’s Halley Production, has wrapped after shooting on location in Naples, Málaga and Marseille between June and July of this year. Written and directed by Alessandro Cassigoli and Casey […]
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‘Shoved the tube so hard it tore my nose’: Kurdish film-maker recounts ‘inhumane’ ICE force-feeding
Gabar Choli tells of how, for months, he was shackled, pinned and forcibly fed – and the physical and emotional scars the ordeal has left In June 2025, a sluggish and thin Gabar Choli, with sunken temples and bones visible under his skin, braced himself for the immigration detention center guards to charge into his cell once again. Choli was in a solitary confinement medical cell inside the Port Isabel service processing center, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) detention facility in south Texas where immigrants arrested in Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown are detained. Continue reading...
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Becomes Highest Grossing Hollywood Film in India
Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has become the highest-grossing Hollywood film in India, dethroning “Avatar: The Way of Water.” A $10.6 million weekend boosted the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” India total to $52.8 million, according to Sony. “Avatar: The Way of Water” had a lifetime gross of $50.8 million. The result was expected after “Spider-Man: […]
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‘Tear Gas’ Is a Fiction Film Shot Inside Georgia Anti-Government Protests. And It Is “an Act of Resistance”
Writer-director Uta Beria discusses the inspiration for his Locarno-premiering movie, the challenges of shooting it and the importance of standing up for freedom of expression, no matter the consequences.
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‘Ted Lasso’ Actor Tanya Reynolds on Joining Season 4 as a ‘Tough’ and ‘Cold’ Women’s Soccer Coach
As “Ted Lasso” returns for Season 4, Tanya Reynolds is bringing a very different coaching style to AFC Richmond.  Reynolds joins Season 4 of the Apple TV+ comedy as Alice Chilton, the coach of AFC Richmond’s women’s soccer team, whose tough, guarded demeanor couldn’t be more different from Ted’s signature optimism. Though Alice is initially […]
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‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’: Hannah Einbinder and Jane Schoenbrun on the Future of Queer Cinema
Hannah Einbinder is optimistic about the future of queer cinema after starring in writer/director Jane Schoenbrun’s latest film, “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.” “I hope that with the hopeful success of films like this, that [Hollywood] is able to trust queer filmmakers and showrunners more,” Einbinder told Variety at the U.S. premiere of […]
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‘This is asking a lot of the buttocks’: my 23-hour Wagner marathon on a rock hard seat in a heatwave
How does it feel to be locked into a venue notorious for its unpadded seating to experience a full-throttle Ring cycle and more? Our critic found out at the 150th anniversary of the mighty Bayreuth festival Liszt and Bruckner were there from the start. Debussy, Mahler and Puccini all subsequently made the journey. So did writers from Virginia Woolf and Thomas Mann to WEB Du Bois, not to mention choreographer Sergei Diaghilev, anarchist Emma Goldman , British fascist Diana Mosley (wife of Oswald) and – most notoriously and fanatically – Adolf Hitler. Culturally and politically, Germany’s Bayreuth festival doesn’t so much have baggage as its own industrial-scale luggage hangar. But it’s also prized as the ultimate place to hear Richard Wagner ’s operas. One hundred and fifty years after the composer launched the festival with the premiere of his epic Ring cycle, tickets for this summer’s e
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‘Unprecedented, dangerous territory’: US north-west reckons with a summer of historic wildfires
Extreme conditions in Washington and Oregon have fueled fast-moving fires, leaving the region draped in toxic plumes – and the danger isn’t over Piles of twisted metal and ashen debris line the cul-de-sacs where the tranquil suburbs of Spokane, Washington , once stood. The scale of devastation from a historic wildfire season in the Pacific north-west has come into sharper focus as firefighters wrangle a trio of blazes that consumed at least 846 structures on the eastern side of the state. Continue reading...
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‘Widow’s Bay,’ ‘Fallout’ and ‘Hacks’ Among Set Decorators Society of America TV Award Winners
“Widow’s Bay,” “Fallout,” “Hacks” and “Beef” are among the shows that took home top honors from the Set Decorators Society of America. This year’s SDSA Awards honor the best set decoration work from shows released between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. “Widow’s Bay” took home the award for best decor/design of a one-hour […]
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’90s Nails Are Trending for Fall. Here Are 9 Styles, as Seen on Celebrities, to Try Now
Find inspiration in Princess Diana’s shade of red and Pamela Anderson’s glazed nails (before the glazed-donut mani!).