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'Bully': Feud erupts between Trump and Ontario's Doug Ford over US-Canada trade war
Ford suggested that Canada needed to "throw everything and the kitchen sink" at Trump.
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2026-08-25
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Technology
'Dolly made everybody feel they were her friend'
US singer Darius Rucker speaks to the BBC about Dolly Parton following the news of her death.
Culture
'I'm heartbroken' - Fans react to Dolly Parton's death
The BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's impact.
Technology
'Obsessive' Billie Piper stalker jailed for 12 months
Philip Jerome admits breaching a stalking prevention order designed to protect the ex-Doctor Who star.
Technology
'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview
The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.
Global
1 in 4 former NFL players may have CTE, new study says
Researchers analyzed 1,712 former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2021.
Culture
19 Vintage Photos of a Young Dolly Parton
“After you reach a certain age, they think you’re over,” Dolly Parton once said. “Well, I will never be over.”
Technology
2nd Grade Announce New Album Girls and Boys
Listen to single “Anywhere Girls” now
Culture
6 Fall Denim Trends to Shop Now, According to Experts
Are skinny jeans back? Is low-rise here to stay? From Agolde to Frame to Ossou, we tapped experts to weigh in on the top fall denim trends of 2026.
Culture
9 Best Collagen Creams Work Overtime to Plump and Firm Skin
Do collagen creams really work? Nine doctors weigh in, revealing everything you need to know about choosing a collagen cream for a more youthful complexion.
Technology
A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100-meter sprint record at Beijing Games
A Chinese humanoid robot has set a new 100-meter sprint record of 8.86 seconds in Beijing
Technology
A former Armenian president is detained in a corruption investigation
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee says former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan and his eldest son have been detained after law enforcement officers raided businesses linked to the family
Technology
A jungle grows in the Arctic, but warming is changing Earth's mini-greenhouse
Alaska's North Slope tundra may look desolate, but crouch down and you'll see a lush jungle
Technology
A look at the devastating impact of USAID cuts in rural Afghanistan
It's been 18 months since the Trump administration made cuts to foreign aid. One of the countries hardest-hit is Afghanistan. The five years since the U.S. withdrawal have been grim for the people there, and Refugees International attributes over 160 deaths during the last 18 months to cuts in aid. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report.
Technology
A new cancer vaccine may keep melanoma from coming back
A personalized mRNA vaccine paired with Keytruda may help keep skin cancer from returning after surgery, a large clinical trial suggests.
Science
A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.
Technology
A women's shelter in Poland fights for survival as anti-Ukrainian sentiment rises
A Ukrainian migrant in Poland has faced online hate despite her efforts to help others
Technology
AI Companion Robots Are Closing the Human Connection in Modern Homes
This article is brought to you by Ollobot . From about 2017, individuals began to truly connect with the initial wave of companion robots. These devices had personality, moved around, joked, and answered when you spoke to them. Most early companion robots, however, were still limited by simple voice-command interactions and narrow functionality. Once the novelty wore off, many ended up sitting unused on shelves. As some of those companies went out of business and turned off their servers, many owners likened it to losing a pet. What Ollobot describes as “gentle intelligence” is a useful way to think about where the serious work in this category is going. Not toward more powerful assistants, but toward more present ones. The problem companion robots were trying to solve Loneliness is not a niche issue. According to one study , nearly one out of three elderly adults resides alone, meaning
Technology
AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin
The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.
Culture
ALL’N Is Billboard’s K-Pop Up & Comer of the Month for August: Exclusive Photos
The meaning behind his stage name ALL’N — both a play on “all in,” meaning to give it your all, and “olin,” a shortened form of “violin” — are important clues to understanding his music.
Technology
ARIA Sets AI Eligibility Rules for Its Charts, Barring Wholly AI-Generated Tracks
To qualify, a recording must be "substantially human-made" and raise "no stream or chart manipulation concerns."
Technology
Ali G: Who Iz I? trailer reveals return of Sacha Baron Cohen’s prank-playing rudeboy
Comedian returns in new film, adding a retired US general to a list of pranked celebrities that include Buzz Aldrin and Donald Trump The first full trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I? has been released online, revealing some of the escapades and pranks – and their victims – that will appear in the second feature-length comedy starring the academically challenged west Staines rudeboy character created and played by Sacha Baron Cohen. Sporting new dreadlocks but still wearing the clothing that was favoured by young white Britons copying US hip-hop and Black streetwear fashions in the 00s, Ali is back to contend with the issues of the day – as well as the pregnancy of his long-term girlfriend, Julie. In the 20 years since the character has been away, he says that “the world went to crap: there was Covid, wars and Ed Sheeran”. Continue reading...
Markets
Am I too old for Roth conversions? I’m 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.
“We are reluctant to pay a financial adviser 2% of assets — roughly $160,000 per year.”
Technology
Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black Expanded for 20th Anniversary Reissue
The new edition includes four unreleased demos and a full live album
Technology
Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back to Black’ to Get Lavish Reissue for 20th Anniversary
The three-disc set, out this fall, includes demos, rarities, a live album, and rare photos and new liner notes by Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi
Technology
An Eye for an Eye: Canada Retaliates With Duties of Its Own, Hitting American Apparel Products
“Canada will match the new U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney posted Tuesday morning.
Culture
An Honest Look at What Three Fashion People Bought—And Spent—In a Month: Show Us the Receipts
We asked three stylish people in or adjacent to the fashion industry to chronicle one month of their fashion consumption.
Global
Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say
Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail.
Technology
Android is getting its own weird dots to cure car sickness
Google is rolling out a new Android feature that's been proven to reduce, or even eliminate, motion sickness when using a phone inside a moving vehicle. Dubbed Motion Assist by Google, it's very similar to Apple's Motion Cues, first introduced in 2024. The Android 17 feature appears to be rolling out in phases, with some […] Motion Assist as found in Android 17’s settings. | Image: Android Authority (cropped by The Verge) Google is rolling out a new Android feature that's been proven to reduce, or even eliminate, motion sickness when using a phone inside a moving vehicle. Dubbed Motion Assist by Google, it's very similar to Apple's Motion Cues, first introduced in 2024. The Android 17 feature appears to be rolling out in phases, with some Pixel phones getting it first, according to Android Authority . The science behind these magic dots is sound, and addresses the motion sickness f
Technology
Anne Imhof to Debut New Ballet-Inspired Performance at Hong Kong’s Tai Kwun Contemporary
The exhibition marks her first solo show in Asia.
Technology
Anthony Boyle to Lead Sky Drama ‘Charmer’ From Working Title, Story Films
Anthony Boyle, the “House of Guinness” star soon to be seen playing Sam Bankman-Fried in Netflix’s “The Altruists,” is set to lead upcoming Sky Original drama “Charmer.” The 8-part series, now in production, comes from Working Title Television and Story Films, with Siena Kelly (“Black Mirror,” “Adult Material”), Connor Swindells (“The Entertainment System Is Down,” […]
Culture
Apple Martin Takes a Summer Style Cue From Mom, Gwyneth Paltrow
It’s no secret that Apple Martin often borrows her mom’s clothes—and Gwyneth’s minimalist is clearly rubbing off on her.
Technology
Apple announces new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models with AI upgrades
"With these frameworks and new chips, developers can run and fine-tune large AI models locally on their Mac," Apple said.
California
Appreciation: Shelley Fabares' acting, from 'Donna Reed' to 'Coach,' was shaped by intention
Shelley Fabares acted for decades, playing characters who were unusually reflective, like her Mary Stone in 'The Donna Reed Show,' or mature like her Christine in 'Coach.'
Global
Armed men ambush a patrol in South Sudan and kill 2 UN peacekeepers
Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed in an ambush in South Sudan
Technology
Artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong jailed for slandering ‘heroes and martyrs’
Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison after already spending two years in detention Gao Zhen, a prominent Chinese artist known for provocative sculptures of the former leader Mao Zedong, has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of slandering China’s “heroes and martyrs”. The sentencing came two years after he was detained while visiting the country with his family, according to his wife and human rights groups. The case has attracted international condemnation , largely because the artworks at the centre of the case were created more than 10 years before China created the law under which Gao was charged. Continue reading...
Technology
As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
Global
Asbestos killed my mum in her 40s – was her school to blame?
Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos.
Technology
Astronauts Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot on Spacewalk
From left, Expedition 75 flight engineers Anil Menon of NASA (partially obscured and wearing the spacesuit with a red stripe on the legs) and Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency) work together during a six‑hour and 23‑minute spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Aug. 18, 2026. The pair will finish installing a high-speed […]
Technology
At just $8, you owe it to yourself to grab Inscryption
If you watched the Gamescom 2026 announcements, you might have caught a trailer for the bizarre, frenetic Pony Island 2: Panda Circus, a game from Daniel Mullins. In case you haven’t heard of him, get a crash course with a fantastic discount on Inscryption. Humble is currently selling Steam versions of the secret-packed deckbuilder for […] What starts as a roguelite deckbuilder builds into something far more ambitious. | Image: Daniel Mullins Games/Devolver Digital If you watched the Gamescom 2026 announcements, you might have caught a trailer for the bizarre, frenetic Pony Island 2: Panda Circus , a game from Daniel Mullins. In case you haven’t heard of him, get a crash course with a fantastic discount on Inscryption . Humble is currently selling Steam versions of the secret-packed deckbuilder for $7.99, a sizable discount from its usual price of $20. It’s compatible with Windows,
Technology
At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital
Gang leader threatens to kill hostages after attack in Kenscoff in which homes were also set alight ‘A massacre’: Haiti gangs carrying out mass killings At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked a once peaceful community near Haiti’s capital at the weekend, the UN has said. A gang leader has threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community of Kenscoff, nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince. Continue reading...
Global
Austin Metcalf's father says 'no such thing' as justice amid Karmelo Anthony trial
Jeff Metcalf said he does not believe the conviction and prison sentence can bring his family justice.
Technology
Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say
Regulations will require new sites to avoid pushing up power prices by building renewable energy plants and minimising water use Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Planned datacentres around Australia may avoid strict new rules being proposed by Anthony Albanese if they can secure approvals in the coming months, amid growing calls for a moratorium. The prime minister is aiming to come to an agreement with national cabinet on federal regulations for datacentres at a meeting on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Technology
Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Australia’s recorded music industry says tracks wholly generated by AI will be barred from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists’ livelihoods
Technology
Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Australia's recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists' livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday.
Culture
Australia’s Laneway Festival Confirms 2027 Dates
It follows confirmation earlier this month that Adelaide and Perth would miss out on the festival in 2027.
Culture
Back to School: How are Parents Shopping for Gen Alpha?
Despite tight budgets, parent spending for kids remains stable. The key for brands will be adapting to a new, increasingly fashion-literate generation of youngsters who know what they want.
Markets
Back to school: How parents can save on uniform costs
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
Global
Bangladesh tribunal orders 3 journalists held until trial in 2024 uprising case
A special tribunal in Bangladesh asks authorities to keep three journalists jailed until their trial
Technology
Barbara Palvin’s Venice Film Festival Shoe Run Is Full of Elegant Pumps and Sandals
Her statement shoes have often been paired with Armani dresses.
Markets
Bitcoin has beaten stocks and gold over six months. Now it’s crossed the $80,000 mark.
Bitcoin was hovering around the $80,000 level Tuesday after the cryptocurrency surged last week on the Treasury Department’s plans to double its buy back of longer-dated Treasurys.
Technology
Bitcoin price extends gains as crypto rally gathers pace
Bitcoin initially surged past the $80,000 mark, as renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the recent crypto rally.
Technology
BlackBerry CEO says robotics is one of its fastest-growing businesses
BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo says robotics is one of QNX’s fastest-growing businesses as the company expands its software beyond cars.
Technology
Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker is a great deal at 35 percent off
Bose may be best known for its QuietComfort headphones, but the brand’s Bluetooth speakers have earned a great reputation for featuring great sound and build quality. The compact Bose SoundLink Micro — its most compact Bluetooth speaker — is currently discounted to $79.99 at Amazon, a pretty great discount from its usual $129 price tag. […] The Bose SoundLink Micro is just over four inches square. | Image: The Verge Bose may be best known for its QuietComfort headphones , but the brand’s Bluetooth speakers have earned a great reputation for featuring great sound and build quality. The compact Bose SoundLink Micro — its most compact Bluetooth speaker — is currently discounted to $79.99 at Amazon , a pretty great discount from its usual $129 price tag. Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) Where to Buy: $129 $79.99 at Amazon The rounded-off square speaker is almost pocketab
Technology
Boston Symphony Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year deal that avoids possible strike
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians have ratified a three-year contract, avoiding what could have been the first strike in the ensemble’s 145-year history
Technology
Brain disease in dead NFL players 'higher than previously shown'
A new study says at least one in four ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had a degenerative brain disease but the true figure could be much higher.
Culture
Breaking the Mold: Hollywood Designer Tina Charad Goes Analog With Ceramics
Meet Tina Charad, the graphic designer whose ceramic art has gained a cult following among actors and filmmakers.
California
Bunny Levine, 'Gilmore Girls' and 'La La Land' actor, dies at 97
With more than 100 credits to her name, Bunny Levine considered herself one of "the most energetic and agile" older actors around.
Markets
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
Culture
Busta Rhymes Releases J Dilla-Produced ‘Dillagence II’ Project Featuring D’Angelo, Lil Wayne, Ludacris & Big Sean: Stream It Now
A sequel to Busta and Dilla's 2007 mixtape is here.
Technology
Busta Rhymes Unearths Unreleased J Dilla, D’Angelo Collaboration for New Album
Dillagence II created from nearly 300 unheard Dilla beats, with “This Woman” featuring a session the legendary producer did with D’Angelo about 20 years ago
Science
CDC releases latest life expectancy data
Deleted public comments on White House proposals, how Trump cuts are reshaping rural health care, and more Morning Rounds news
Technology
CGI Animated Movie ‘Juul,’ Featuring Lenny Henry, Joins Studio 100 Film’s Toronto Sales Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Studio 100 Film has added CGI animated feature “Juul” to its international sales slate and will introduce the project to buyers at the Toronto Film Festival. The English-language voice cast features Lenny Henry, while five-time Grammy Award-winners Michael League and Bob Lanzetti of Snarky Puppy contribute to the original score. The film is directed by […]
Global
CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.
California
CalMatters sues UCLA over refusal to disclose athlete payments
We know two of California’s top public universities are paying tens of millions of dollars a year to student athletes, and now CalMatters is suing to find out the details of how taxpayer dollars are being spent. As CalMatters’ Adam Echelman explains, in 2021 California allowed college athletes to profit off their own name, image […]
California
California AG Bonta open to Warner Bros. settlement talks if Paramount 'stops playing games'
California's top prosecutor blasts Paramount-Warner Bros. conduct as 'amateur hour.'
California
California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff's seizure of ballots
The California Supreme Court is considering whether Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco must return seized election ballots
California
California becomes first state to offer same-day and ongoing opioid treatment support
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California justices seem skeptical of Sheriff Chad Bianco’s defense in ballot seizure case
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco was at the California Supreme Court Monday as his attorney argued he acted within his authority in seizing 650,000 ballots.
California
California’s local governments rush to ask for tax increases before voters get the chance to curb them
If Prop 43 succeeds, local tax increases will need two-thirds approval from voters to pass. Some cities and counties have put tax increases on the current ballot.
Markets
Callaway Golf’s apology for ad showing woman being shoved to the ground exposes a major industry blind spot
The viral ad shows a male golfer pushing a female golfer to the ground. Since 2019, women and girls made up nearly 60% of net golfer growth.
Technology
Can Rob Bonta Make His Case Against Paramount Without the Three Largest Theater Chains?
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has been on a roll. Arguing that the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger will harm theaters and cable providers, he brought an antitrust suit in July and managed to stall the deal until next spring. But his winning streak couldn’t last forever. Last week, Cinemark joined AMC and Regal in backing the […]
Markets
Canada Announces Retaliatory Tariffs on $20 Billion Worth of US Goods
Canada on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion ($19.94 billion) worth of United States goods, matching dollar-for-dollar new duties imposed by Washington, and unveiled financial support for Canadian businesses and workers caught in the escalating trade war. The counter-tariffs …
Global
Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.
California
Canada retaliates in rapidly escalating U.S. trade war
The new duties will hit a variety of American products with tariffs as high as 50%, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment.
Technology
Canada retaliates with tariffs against U.S. as relations deteriorate
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the two neighbors slide toward an all-out trade war. The tariffs will hit a range of U.S. products, from industrial goods to everyday items. At the same time, President Trump is threatening Canada with even steeper tariffs. William Brangham reports.
Technology
Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US amid escalating trade war
The announcement comes days after trade negotiations broke down between the U.S. and Canada.
Markets
Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’
Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply Monday
Technology
Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods
Canadian trade negotiators left the U.S. last week after failing to clinch a trade deal that would stop President Donald Trump's new tariffs from taking effect.
News
Canadian trade minister says reaching deal with U.S. in best interest for both countries
To discuss the trade war and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Canada, Amna Nawaz spoke with Canadian trade representative Dominic LeBlanc, a central figure in negotiations with the United States.
Technology
Cash is no longer king in home sales
Cash buyers are a diminishing share of the overall housing market, as more supply and weaker prices give all buyers more purchasing power.
Culture
Cheer Up: The Music Industry Is in Good Shape, Despite What You May Have Heard (Guest Column)
Today’s industry has its share of problems, but overall, it’s a healthier (and less centralized) business than ever before.
Culture
China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.
Culture
Chinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao statues
A Chinese court has sentenced artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison for "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" through his satirical art
Culture
Claudia Pagès Rabal Plays in the Ruins of Settler Colonial Time
She stars in this year's Catalan pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
Science
Climate-saving wonder – or €240m vanity bauble that ages like milk? The rocks set to hit Rotterdam docks
MVRDV – the firm behind Marble Arch Mound – says Rotterdam ROCKS! will inspire visitors to live sustainably. But in an era when the greenest building is the one that already exists, this tottering cairn looks set to misfire ‘It looks like something Shrek would throw up,” sniffed one online commentator, unflatteringly comparing Rotterdam ROCKS!, the recently unveiled proposal for a waterfront site in Europe’s largest port, with the vomitings of a cartoon ogre. Designed by Dutch architectural firm MVRDV, which gave London the supremely underwhelming Marble Arch Mound in 2021, Rotterdam ROCKS! (the use of EMPHATIC CAPITALS connoting an in-your-face energy) is the winner of a major architectural competition intended to create “a new world wonder”. But instead of a modern Hanging Gardens of Babylon or contemporary Colossus of Rhodes, MVRDV’s super slick renderings depict a pile of artificial
Technology
Clowns, archangels and fake heads: Nairobi’s anime convention – in pictures
Organised by Movie Jabber, the annual Otamatsuri is Africa’s only comic-con festival. Over the two-day event, people dressed in costumes and accessories gather at Carnivore Grounds in Kenya’s capital to celebrate creative arts, gaming tournaments and comic book culture Continue reading...
Global
Colombian officials say criminal groups could have set Tolima forest fires
The governor of Colombia’s Tolima province says criminal groups could be behind some forest fires that have burned large areas this month
Global
Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella announces immigration crackdown
Far-right leader echoes ally Donald Trump and says operations to ‘track down illegal immigrants’ should begin this week, amid earthquake aftermath Colombia’s far-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has announced a crackdown on immigrants, ordering authorities to detain and deport people who are in the country irregularly or have committed crimes. In office for just over two weeks, the millionaire former lawyer made the announcement on Sunday as the country continued to grapple with the aftermath of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake on 10 August that killed more than 300 people and destroyed more than 30,000 homes. Continue reading...
Technology
Constitutional law professor explains Supreme Court's ruling on mail-in voting
The Supreme Court on Monday issued an emergency order that allows the Trump administration to move forward, for now, with plans to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections in November. Opponents say it will bring chaos to the election process only days before ballots in some states are mailed out. Liz Landers discussed more with Steve Vladeck of the Georgetown University Law Center.
California
Counting votes quickly and accurately are not mutually exclusive. Here’s how California can do it
California's slow vote counts are a policy problem, argues the Republican candidate for state elections chief. Three changes could made a concrete difference, he says.
Culture
Country Icon Dolly Parton Has Died at Age 80
Dolly Parton—the 11-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, author, and noted philanthropist—has died, according to a statement released by her family on Tuesday. Parton was 80 years old.
Culture
Court Clears Way for Forest Management Project in Montana
Last week, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana allowed the Forest Service’s Gold Butterfly Project on the Bitterroot National Forest to proceed. The project is in Ravalli County east of Corvallis in southwest Montana. The project authorizes almost 5,300 acres of commercial harvest, almost 2,100 acres of non-commercial treatments, prescribed burning, and replanting. Nearly 60% of the treatments are in the wildland-urban interface, and more than 90% are in a treatment area designated under the Healthy Forest Restoration Act. Continuing over the course of several years, the project will reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire affecting nearby communities, provide timber products and related jobs, improve water quality, and restore forest habitats.
Global
Court says Turkish judiciary has a 'systematic problem' in ruling on philanthropist
The European Court of Human Rights has criticized Turkey's courts over the imprisonment of philanthropist Osman Kavala
Culture
Cream or Powder Blush? Formula Matters for Skin Over 50
The best blush for women over 50 comes down to texture. How to choose the right formula, shade, and application technique for mature skin, according to a pro.
Science
Creatine: is there truth behind the hype? – video
Creatine has become the go-to supplement for anyone wanting to give their fitness a boost and build muscle. It’s even made it out of the gym, with influencers touting its cognitive benefits. But what’s the science behind creatine, and does the evidence stack up? Madeleine Finlay hears from science editor Ian Sample and Dr Justin Roberts, professor of nutritional physiology at Anglia Ruskin University Continue reading...
Global
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff
The two-week runoff window since the two Republicans were the top vote-getters in an Aug. 11 primary has been a slugfest.
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Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff
U.S. Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman face South Carolina voters yet again in a special Republican primary runoff to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate
Technology
Demna Calls on Tom Brady, Xiao Zhan, Ningning, Shawn Mendes and More for Gucci Primavera Campaign
The campaign, lensed by Michal Chelbin, is Demna's first communicating his debut collection for the Italian house, which was paraded in Milan in February.
Technology
Dick's Sporting Goods stock falls 25% as retailer misses expectations, cites 'challenging' footwear market
Dick's Sporting Goods reported fiscal second-quarter earnings on Tuesday that missed Wall Street expectations amid what it called a "challenging" environment.
Markets
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ epic drop hits other footwear giants, as shoppers sour on retro sneakers
Shares of the sporting-goods retailer suffering a record selloff as profit and sales missed expectations and the full-year outlook was slashed.
Technology
Dick’s and Foot Locker Are in a Footwear ‘Hangover’ as Stock Tumbles 30 Percent
But it’s not all bad news, according to executive chairman Ed Stack.
Science
Dogs blink more often when they see owners blinking, study finds
Scientists say research suggests blinking may have acquired a social relevance in interactions between dogs and people Stare into a dog’s eyes and you may encounter a bemused expression. But researchers have found that dogs blink more often when they see their owners doing so, suggesting there may be more to the mutual gaze than meets the eye. Scientists have previously found that dogs turn on the puppy eyes when humans look at them, and that their brains can distinguish happy human faces from other expressions – even telling apart fearful faces from those that are angry or sad. Continue reading...
Technology
Dolly Parton Dies at 80
Her publicist confirmed a small, private service will be held for immediate family.
Technology
Dolly Parton Remembered: Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, and More Pay Tribute
Shania Twain, Beyoncé, Cyndi Lauper, Jane Fonda, Paul McCartney, Joan Jett, Jack White, and Carol Burnett have each shared their own memories of the country legend, who died today at the age of 80
Culture
Dolly Parton Shares Her Six Fashion Rules
In a 2023 interview with Vogue, the late country singer shared stories behind her one-of-a-kind wardrobe.
California
Dolly Parton remembered: Tributes, from Hollywood to D.C., show her boundless legacy
Dolly Parton's death has left the music, film and television worlds reeling, with stars and luminaries across those industries and more paying tribute to the beloved entertainer's life and legacy.
Culture
Dolly Parton's greatest songs, and the stories behind them
Dolly Parton was more than a musician, actor, author, philanthropist, or theme-park entrepreneur. Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, occupied a space in our global cultural imagination — a figure of American mythology, someone best described as larger-than-life and then a little bit more. But from the very beginning, at the heart of everything she accomplished, she was a songwriter.
California
Dolly Parton's immortal music legacy in 10 essential songs
Parton, who died on Tuesday at 80, was one of the finest singer-songwriters this country ever produced. It's inconceivable to sum up her catalog in just an LP's worth of tunes, but this list offers a place to start.
Culture
Dolly Parton, One of Country Music’s Biggest & Brightest Icons, Dies at 80
Parton was one of the most influential songwriters to hit Nashville -- or the world
Technology
Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80
Singer-songwriter-actress Dolly Parton, whose glittering country music stardom was matched by her pop fame and popular parallel careers in film and TV, died on Aug. 25. She was 80 years old, with her family not releasing a cause of death, but saying she “died peacefully today in Nashville.” The announcement came on her official Instagram, […]
California
Dolly Parton, country music legend who became a national treasure, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, a national treasure whose country music career married grit and wit, faith and sex appeal, virtuosity and plastic surgery, has died.
Technology
Dolly Parton: A life in pictures
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
Technology
Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.
Culture
Dolly Parton’s peerless career turned country music cliches inside out | Alexis Petridis
Beneath the wig and rhinestones, Parton was the genius behind strings of classic songs from Jolene to I Will Always Love You that continue to inspire new artists Dolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80 Dolly Parton dies aged 80 – latest updates Dolly Parton’s family say goodbye to their aunt, sister, grandmother - video Share your tributes and memories of Dolly Parton In December 1977, Dolly Parton submitted to an interview with ABC Television’s Barbara Walters, much against her friends’ advice. Walters was not noted for her deep love and understanding of country music. She was a notoriously tough cookie, a Boston-born, Sarah Lawrence-educated journalist who had battled scarcely believable sexism to become the first female co-host of an American news programme. The month before she met Parton, she had interviewed Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin while they wer
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Dominic Monaghan to Join ‘Lord of the Rings’ 25th Anniversary Reunion With Elijah Wood, More at CCXP
The annual fan event takes place Dec. 3-6 in Brazil.
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Dragon Ball Z theme park gets $7 billion green light
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agree on a $7 bn investment in the anime theme park.
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Dreame’s dream of a rocket-powered car is dead
Dreame, the Chinese vacuum company that aspires to be a global technology giant, is reportedly shutting down its automotive project after funding from the government dried up. According to CarNewsChina, the company's automotive division called "Project Starry Sky" once employed over 1,000 people, but now only a handful legal and HR staffers remain, charged with […] The Dreame NEXT event during the Silicon Valley Summit at the Palace of Fine Arts on April 29, 2026 in San Francisco, CA. | Photo by Kelsey McClellan / The Verge Dreame, the Chinese vacuum company that aspires to be a global technology giant , is reportedly shutting down its automotive project after funding from the government dried up. According to CarNewsChina , the company's automotive division called "Project Starry Sky" once employed over 1,000 people, but now only a handful legal and HR staffers remain, charged wit
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EXCLUSIVE: Nancy Twine to Launch New Hair Care Brand
The founder of Briogeo is introducing Soulstice, a masstige-priced hair care brand with premium positioning.
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EXCLUSIVE: Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu Stars in Alexandra Golovanoff’s First Campaign
The “Emily in Paris” star appears opposite Sahteene Sednaoui, underscoring the transgenerational appeal of the brand as it targets international expansion.
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Eileen Cowin is a 'wry disruptor' in expansive new LACMA retrospective
"Eileen Cowin: Between Panic and Paradise," on view at LACMA through Jan. 3, highlights an impressive array of the L.A.-based photographer's most provocative work.
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Elon Musk won't face election bribery charges in Wisconsin, state prosecutor says
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state’s bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law
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Eminem Shares Touching Letter From Dolly Parton: I Always Felt an ‘Unexplained Connection to You’
The rapper posted a message the country star wrote him after he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Epstein Files Documentary ‘Diabolical’ Lands at HBO Max in International Deal
Warner Bros. Discovery has acquired international distribution rights to “Diabolical: The Epstein Files” for HBO Max, with the documentary rolling out across international territories from Sept. 3, marking its premiere in the U.K., Italy and the Netherlands. The documentary, produced and distributed by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, charts Jeffrey Epstein’s ascent, his trafficking network and his […]
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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman
Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
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FBI sets $25,000 minimum reward for dozens of unsolved Indian Country cases
The FBI has established a minimum reward of $25,000 for help in solving some cold cases where people went missing or were killed in Indian Country
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FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving Ascension Health Alliance’s (Ascension) proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of AmSurg LLC. View Press Release
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Fabrizio Plessi, Pioneering Italian Video Artist and Experimenter, Dies at 86
Plessi was known for engaging history and tradition in video installations that took on an architecture of their own.
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Family of Alex Pretti speaks out in exclusive interview: 'They murdered our child'
Alex Pretti, an American citizen and ICU nurse for the Department of Veterans Affairs, was shot and killed on Jan. 24 in Minneapolis.
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Father of sailor deployed on USS Abraham Lincoln released by ICE
The father of Joshua Aviles, who is aboard the USS Lincoln, had been detained by ICE.
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Father's house rammed before son died in A66 crash
The house belonging to Cole Worthy's father is significantly damaged and its windows are smashed.
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Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claim and bid for prison release
Claims by Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend and longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell that her sex trafficking conviction was a "complete miscarriage of justice" were rejected Tuesday by a federal judge who said her assertions were based on "speculation, distortions, and/or outright falsehoods."
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Federal wildfire crews are stretched thin. California is stepping in to help
As fire season takes hold, California is managing fuels and fire on federal lands. Can California keep it up?
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Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes
Crews have started to contain a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills that destroyed more than 30 homes as it spread perilously close to neighborhoods in Reno, Nevada
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Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
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Flashback: Dolly Parton Duets With Rob Halford, Simon Le Bon at Rock Hall Induction
After initially rejecting the the honor, Dolly Parton showed up in 2022 and delivered one of the greatest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performances in recent memory
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Florida, hard-hit by Obamacare drop-off, feels the squeeze of rising healthcare costs
Florida chef Elijah Button faces a tough situation after losing his Affordable Care Act health insurance due to a premium hike
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Fontaines D.C., Charli XCX, RAYE & More: 10 Unmissable Reading & Leeds Festival Sets
The dual-festival features four first-time headliners.
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Foo Fighters Rock Hollywood Bowl Debut as Gustavo Dudamel Says Goodbye to L.A. Philharmonic
"What an honor to be invited to this hallowed ground," Dave Grohl gushed during the performance that featured accompaniment from the full orchestra.
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For decades, Lockerbie bombing families wanted attackers to face US justice. They're still waiting
Families who lost loved ones when a suitcase bomb detonated aboard Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988 had been preparing to attend the terrorism trial of the accused bombmaker
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For families of Pan Am 103 victims, delayed trial prolongs nearly 4-decade wait for justice
The monumental collection of 76 statues in Suse Lowenstein's backyard captures the moment she and other women learned their loved ones were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 was blown out of the sky over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988.
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Forever No. 1: Shelley Fabares, ‘Johnny Angel’
When she dethroned Connie Francis, it marked the first time female singers had back-to-back No. 1s on the Hot 100.
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Former FEMA chief on preparing for disaster with a changing climate
Craig Fugate led the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through record-breaking disaster years during the Obama administration. In the latest episode of "Settle In," he speaks with Amna Nawaz about how climate change has upended our models for disaster response, criticism that the agency has been politicized and how to prepare for hurricane season.
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Freddie Mercury’s ‘splendid things’ to go on display at V&A
Eight costumes spanning Queen frontman’s career will feature in a free trail developed with his former fiancee Eight famous costumes worn by Freddie Mercury, including the outfit featured on the cover of Queen’s debut album and the catsuit from the video for Bohemian Rhapsody, are to go on display at the V&A in London this autumn to mark what would have been the singer’s 80th birthday. Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things, a free trail developed with Mercury’s former fiancee and close friend Mary Austin, will run from 24 October 2026 to 17 January 2027. Austin is lending seven of the looks, which span Mercury’s career from the 1970s to his final years. Continue reading...
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French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.
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From the Archives: Good Golly Miss Dolly Parton
Country icon Dolly Parton has died at age 80, according to a statement from her family. To celebrate her exuberant life and work, we’re revisiting a 1994 profile of Parton by Charles Gandee.
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From the Archives: MacKenzie Bezos: Writer, Mother of Four, and High-Profile Wife
As the noted philanthropist releases her latest work of fiction, “Last Days in Two Nations,” via Substack, revisit Vogue’s profile of Scott from 2013.
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From ‘Donnie Darko’ to ‘Kenan & Kel Meet Zombies,’ How Range Literary Publishing Is Facilitating the Relationship Between Hollywood and the Book Biz
Over its first year in business, Range Media Partners’ boutique publishing firm Range Literary Publishing has been quietly working with talent to build out its debut slate. On Tuesday, RLP celebrated with a very big announcement: the release of a book sequel to “Donnie Darko” from filmmaker Richard Kelly. It’s a bold first novel project […]
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From ‘old people music’ to owning the streets: 60 years of Notting Hill carnival and me
As a child, being taken to the Caribbean celebration was a drag. But once sound systems arrived in the 1970s, it became an unmissable yearly pilgrimage offering a sense of freedom My earliest memories of the Notting Hill carnival are of being mildly irritated. In its 1960s infancy, the event was strictly a Caribbean affair, transplanted to Ladbroke Grove as authentically as was practical. Its purpose was as obvious as its origins: giving Caribbean arrivals a chance to celebrate themselves by bringing the vibrancy of the home they left behind to these drab streets for a couple of days. Vital as this was – and it really was – it didn’t cut much ice with surly 10- or 11-year-olds like me, being dragged around behind parading steelbands. Yes, it was great to see so many Black people out in the open together and your mums and dads laughing and having a good time, but did we need to be here? T
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Gabz Landman Named Executive VP of A&R at Warner Chappell Music
Landman's signings include Laufey, Madison Beer, The Chainsmokers and Diplo.
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Galactic Gems Glisten in New Gallery From NASA’s Chandra
Galaxies are like cosmic gems, each with characteristics including size and shape that make them distinct. A new gallery released today from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes displays a collection of galactic images that showcase this variety. Astronomers put galaxies into three main categories: spirals like our own Milky Way with arms emanating […]
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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: The biggest announcements and trailers
It’s time for another Geoff Keighley-hosted blast of gaming news. Gamescom’s two-hour Opening Night Live event is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday at 2PM ET, with a preshow starting 30 minutes before. Thanks to teases on social media, we already have some idea of what to expect, including looks at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, […] It’s time for another Geoff Keighley-hosted blast of gaming news. Gamescom’s two-hour Opening Night Live event is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday at 2PM ET, with a preshow starting 30 minutes before . Thanks to teases on social media, we already have some idea of what to expect, including looks at Final Fantasy VII Revelation , The Witcher 3 ’s new Songs of the Past expansion , Gears of War: E-Day , and the Game of Thrones strategy game . The event is happening just ahead of a potentially very big fall for the games industry. Grand Theft Auto VI is sched
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Garmin’s new Fenix 9 adds brighter screens and smoother map panning
Garmin just took the wraps off its new line of rugged Fenix 9 smartwatches, with the base model featuring an OLED display with a brightness of up to 3,000 nits, making it twice as bright as its predecessor. Starting at $999.99 for the 43mm case option, the Fenix 9 has 50 percent more RAM and […] The Garmin Fenix 9. | Image: Garmin Garmin just took the wraps off its new line of rugged Fenix 9 smartwatches , with the base model featuring an OLED display with a brightness of up to 3,000 nits, making it twice as bright as its predecessor. Starting at $999.99 for the 43mm case option, the Fenix 9 has 50 percent more RAM and an upgraded map engine, allowing for faster panning. It also comes with a scratch-resistant sapphire lens, an increased 64GB of storage, and a bunch of new software-based features, like Garmin Epic. This feature groups all the workouts you've done over several days,
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Gasps as 9 to 5 cast announce Dolly's death
The cast of Dolly Parton's musical, 9 to 5, was about to go on stage when her death was announced.
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GeForce Now is getting support for the Steam Controller
Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service will officially support Valve's Steam Controller and Steam Machine starting later this year. With Steam Controller support, you'll be able to play games with Valve's great new gamepad when using the GeForce Now app on your Steam Deck or Steam Machine. If you're using GeForce Now on Windows or […] Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service will officially support Valve's Steam Controller and Steam Machine starting later this year. With Steam Controller support, you'll be able to play games with Valve's great new gamepad when using the GeForce Now app on your Steam Deck or Steam Machine. If you're using GeForce Now on Windows or macOS, support for the Steam Controller is coming "later," Nvidia says. GeForce Now is getting a few other upgrades, too. Nvidia will soon add new DLSS 4.5 controls for DLSS Super Resolution, Dynamic Frame Generation,
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George Clooney, Ellen Burstyn, Luca Guadagnino and More Set for Venice Masterclasses
Venice Film Festival has revealed the lineup for this year’s masterclasses, featuring George Clooney, Ellen Burstyn, Luca Guadagnino and more. The masterclasses will once again take place at the Lido’s Match Point Arena, which can seat 250 accredited guests, and will also be livestreamed on the festival’s website. In addition to Clooney and Burstyn, who […]
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Germany's Merz warns attackers will 'pay price' after drone incident
A drone attack on Leipzig Airport highlights the "very real threat" faced by the country, the German chancellor says.
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Gigi Perez Headlines New York Fashion Week Event Presented by Rolling Stone and Gap Inc.’s Encore Membership Program
On September 14, during New York Fashion Week, a select group of Gap Inc.’s Encore members and cardmembers who RSVP will enjoy an intimate performance by singer-songwriter Gigi Perez at the historic Cherry Lane Theatre in Greenwich Village. Encore After Hours, powered by Rolling Stone, will bring Fashiontainment to life through an exclusive evening of […]
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Google Expands Gemini Enterprise AI Platform for Law Firms, Lawyers
Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday expanded its Gemini Enterprise artificial intelligence platform with new tools for lawyers and law firms, accelerating a race among technology companies to meet legal sector demand for AI. The company said its Gemini Enterprise for Legal …
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Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 8.24.26
Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 8.24.26
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Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.24.2026
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Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Dolly Parton
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Guillermo del Toro, James Gunn Join Crunchyroll’s Inaugural Anime Future Forum
The Oct. 7 industry summit in New York will also feature some of Japan's most powerful anime executives, including leaders from MAPPA, Toho, Shueisha and Aniplex.
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HBO's 'Harry Potter' finds its new Gilderoy Lockhart in Kit Harington after another exit
Kit Harington joins the cast of HBO's "Harry Potter" series, replacing Nicholas Hoult. He has previously brought Professor Gilderoy Lockhart to life.
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HHS plans new FDA deputy commissioner roles for technology and drugs, sources say
HHS plans to name two deputy commissioners for technology and drugs, said two sources familiar with the matter.
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Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz Do Fall Boyfriend-Summer Girlfriend Style
The two stars are in opposing seasonal mindsets—and yet, it totally works.
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Harvard to Pay $53 Million Settlement Over Body Parts Sold by Former Morgue Manager
Harvard Medical School says it agreed to pay $53 million to settle class action lawsuits by relatives of body donors whose remains were sold on the black market by its former morgue manager. Harvard Medical School Deans George Q. Daley …
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Have You Been Micro-Cheating on Me?
Technology has made the parameters of cheating much harder to pin down. There’s physical cheating, obviously; then there’s emotional cheating, sexting, sliding into DMs, liking someone’s bikini photos, keeping an ex on standby—or what’s now known as micro-cheating.
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He once mentored Scott Bessent. Now Stanley Druckenmiller is criticizing the treasury secretary.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent maneuvers in the bond market have come in for some searing criticism from illustrious investor Stanley Druckenmiller — his long-time ally and mentor.
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Help CalMatters report on what happens to drivers after they cause a serious car crash
If you have a story about someone being killed or badly hurt by a driver who wasn’t prosecuted, we want to hear from you.
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Here's why markets are starting to care about the 2026 election 10 weeks out
Wall Street analysts are tuning in 10 weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election with concerns about risks to investors depending on how the U.S. results turn out.
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Here’s How to See Paul Thomas Anderson’s Cameron Winter Concert Film
Co-produced by Benny Safdie, Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall will tour movie theaters this fall
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Hilary Strong Stepping Down From John Gore Studios
John Gore Studios, the fast-growing U.K. film and TV business set up by theater impresario John Gore, has announced that it’s to join forces with its U.S.-based sister company The John Gore Organisation under the common control of single holding company. The move, it claims, will “facilitate coordination between the companies and will bring their […]
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Hilary Strong Steps Down as CEO of John Gore Studios
The company will be "joining forces with its U.S.-based sister company, The John Gore Organization," in a rejig, with both under the executive leadership of owner and founder Gore.
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Honoring the Life of Dolly Parton: A Look Back at Her Best Beauty Moments
The revered country artist has died at age 80, according to a statement shared by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, on Tuesday.
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How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs
A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.
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How Tekno Found Solace Again in Music After Almost Quitting the Industry
After facing health challenges that led to vocal cord surgery, the Nigerian singer-songwriter has fallen back in love with music with his release Where Did Love Go ?
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How Trump's trade war with Canada could rattle states with key Senate races
President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the U.S. Senate hinges on states along the border between the United States and its northern neighbor.
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How Trump’s cuts are reshaping America’s health system
A scramble to prepare for massive federal cuts across the health care system is hitting rural states like Maine particularly hard.
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How memories may survive hibernation
Hibernating mice rapidly lost and regrew half of the connections in their memory centers, while key connection hubs survived.
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Hulu Cancels Mindy Kaling-Created Comedy ‘Not Suitable for Work’ After One Season (EXCLUSIVE)
Hulu will not be moving forward on a second season of its recent comedy “Not Suitable for Work,” from creator Mindy Kaling. The series, which Kaling executive produced with showrunner Charlie Grandy and 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein, launched in June and ran for nine episodes. Warner Bros. TV, which produces the series, plans to […]
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Hulu Cancels ‘Not Suitable for Work’ After One Season
Mindy Kaling created the comedy series, which premiered in June.
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Hungary files criminal complaint over $965M COVID-19 deal, citing possible fraud
Hungary's foreign ministry has filed a criminal complaint over possible fraud related to the previous government's purchase of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic
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I once saw Enes Kanter speak truth to power. Now he only punches down | Bryan Armen Graham
Nearly a decade after I watched him defy Erdoğan at great personal cost, the ex-NBA player is using his hard-won freedom to turn transgender people into a punchline Nine years ago, I watched Enes Kanter ask America to take him in . It was May 2017, inside the National Basketball Players Association’s offices in midtown Manhattan. Kanter had just returned from a frightening detention at Bucharest airport, where Romanian border police told him Turkey had canceled his passport. He’d just turned 25, an NBA center with a green card and no country he could safely call home. “I’m open for adoption,” he joked from the head of a table in a nondescript conference room, addressing a dozen reporters hastily summoned by his manager. Then he turned serious: “My next move is to just become an American citizen.” Continue reading...
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IBM Built the Cold War’s Most Powerful Code Breaker for the NSA
At the height of the Cold War, one very specialized computer was so secret that the world didn’t know it existed. It ran its jobs up to 200 times as fast as any other computer of its time. It was the U.S. National Security Agency’s main cryptographic processor in operation from the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 through the Vietnam War and on past the 1975 Helsinki Accords . The machine stopped running only when its moving parts finally gave out. The Harvest computer mattered because of what it was as well as when it ran. For 14 years, it was the engine processing the NSA’s most sensitive intercepts at a time when signals intelligence was as close to a strategic weapon as anything short of a warhead. Designed and built by IBM for the NSA, Harvest was one of the first machines designed to apply operations to enormous datasets rushing past, a precursor to the computers today that
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ICE arrests jump to nearly 50,000 in July, highest monthly total of Trump's crackdown
Texas and Florida accounted for nearly 20,000 of the July arrests. The agency has been bolstered by billions of dollars from Congress and has hired 12,000 new deportation officers and agents.
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ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people in July
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ICYMI: The nation’s economic engine, California, continues to lead in job creation and raising wages
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In ‘The Sun Never Sets,’ Dakota Fanning Goes Straight to the Heart
“I do find myself getting cynical about dating, but what I love most about Wendy and the film is that it isn’t cynical. It shows the reality of being a person trying to form relationships, and everyone’s doing their best.”
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Inside Designer Beauty’s Intensifying Battle for the Men’s Fragrance Consumer
As new players gain share and blockbuster launches abound, the category is becoming increasingly fragmented.
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Inside Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s Grand Broadway Debut
She’ll lead a revival of the 2011 family drama, “Other Desert Cities,” opening in October.
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Inside Tennis’s Booming Influencer Economy
As Grand Slams become increasingly valuable stages for the creator economy, brands and tournaments are racing to capitalize on the attention without diluting what made the events desirable in the first place.
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Inspectors to assess police after Henry Nowak murder
Hampshire Police officers initially arrested the student and placed him in handcuffs as he lay dying.
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Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ trims your Reels clips for you
Instagram is launching a new Reels-editing feature that automatically trims your video clips to focus on the highlights. The feature, called First Draft, is rolling out to Instagram's iPhone app and provides a "starting point" that you can build upon with other edits, according to an announcement on Tuesday. An example shared by Instagram shows […] Instagram is launching a new Reels-editing feature that automatically trims your video clips to focus on the highlights. The feature, called First Draft, is rolling out to Instagram's iPhone app and provides a "starting point" that you can build upon with other edits, according to an announcement on Tuesday . An example shared by Instagram shows a user selecting multiple clips for a reel and then tapping the "First Draft" button. From there, Instagram analyzes the clips - each of which is more than a minute long - before trimming them do
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Inszone Acquires Oklahoma’s Harris Insurance Services
Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Harris Insurance Services. This strategic acquisition strengthens Inszone’s personal lines footprint in Oklahoma, bringing a respected, century-old family agency into the Inszone family. Founded in 1925 by Charles R. Harris and later incorporated …
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Integrating Model-Based Systems Engineering and Fault Management to Enable Autonomous Space Missions
Fully autonomous space mission operations require the ability to detect faults and compensate for them without human intervention. To address this challenge and provide model-based support for system design and operations, it is important to connect fault management (FM) and model-based systems engineering (MBSE). This approach was successfully demonstrated with the model-based generation of a […]
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Investor competition for commercial real estate sees strongest growth in a year
Even though macro uncertainty and volatility continue to show up in the broader economy, bidding keeps rising, according to JLL.
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Investors poured into Canadian ETFs right before trade talks broke down
Investors misread the mood music on U.S.-Canadian talks, in a big way.
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Iran and Oman discuss joint shipping route in Strait of Hormuz and mine clearing mission
Iran and Oman on Tuesday discussed a proposal to establish a jointly managed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions
The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to address them.
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Is Billionaire Wealth Driving Modern Art Prices?, Ex-Pussy Riot Member Rita Flores Speaks Out, Kehinde Wiley Painting Removed From American Embassy in the Dominican Republic: Morning Links for August 25, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
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Is the K-shaped economy ending? Finance pros weigh in
The K-shaped economy may be changing. New data shows income and spending gaps are narrowing — but household finances tell a more complicated story.
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Japan enlists 1,800 people to drag a 360-tonne castle keep using ropes and rollers
After repairs to Hirosaki Castle in Aomori prefecture, officials employed a technique known as hikiya to move the structure more than two metres To chants of “so-re, so-re”, about 1,800 people came together in northern Japan over the weekend to pull a 360-tonne castle keep a little more than two metres closer to its original resting place as part of ongoing renovations. The keep – a fortified tower within a castle – had to be moved to repair a wall that was damaged in a major earthquake. Continue reading...
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Japan’s Tokio Marine Eyes Insurer Suncorp as Preferred Takeover Target, FT Reports
Japanese insurer Tokio Marine has identified Australian insurer Suncorp as a preferred takeover target after reviewing several potential options, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Tokio Marine reviewed several takeover targets over the past …
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Jelly Roll Urges Trump to Lose Weight: ‘Trust Me, You’ll Be Happy to See Your Penis Again’
The country singer is the guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live this week
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Jim James Tries to Get Found on New Solo Song ‘Lost Child’
Track will appear on upcoming album, Wowed Out , due Friday
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John Irvin obituary
British film-maker and director of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy who was described by Alec Guinness as having ‘balls behind the camera’ Bouncing from war zone reportage to cold war espionage, Hollywood horror to Sherwood Forest swashbuckler, Harold Pinter to Arnold Schwarzenegger, the director John Irvin, who has died aged 86, was nothing if not eclectic. “I’m a bit split,” he said. “I like playing with expensive toys, yet I also like the miniatures. I hate being pigeonholed, and I like to do the unexpected.” Continue reading...
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Johnny Marr Finds Defiance in Idealism on New Single ‘It’s Time’
The Smiths guitarist will release his fifth solo album, The Age of Everything , in October
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Judge Approves $117.5 Million Settlement in ‘Complex’ Comcast Data Breach Case
A federal judge has approved a $117.5 million data breach settlement against Comcast Cable Communications. The agreement represents one of the largest data breach settlement amounts and, with 31.7 million potential members, one of the largest classes in a data …
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Judge Rejects First Brands’ Plan to Pay Down Debts by Pursuing Lawsuits
A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Monday rejected auto parts maker First Brands’ proposal to pay back creditors by pursuing litigation against insiders, instead converting the case to a more straightforward Chapter 7 liquidation. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez said that …
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Judge postpones US trial for Libyan man charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, citing new evidence
Judge postpones US trial for Libyan man charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, citing new evidence
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Justice Department Announces Emergency Scheduling of Three Potent Opioid Compounds
The Department of Justice today announced the emergency scheduling of three highly potent opioid compounds that pose an imminent hazard to public safety: mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, commonly known as MGPI, and two synthetic compounds known as MGM-15 and MGM-16.
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Justice Department Files Lawsuit to Stop Ohio Court’s Unlawful Obstruction of Federal Law Enforcement
Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Franklin County Municipal Court in Columbus, Ohio, along with the Administrative and Presiding Judge and Director of Security, challenging a new rule that blocks federal officials from arresting aliens at or near the courthouse. Specifically, the complaint challenges the new Rule 2.10 that purports to shield aliens from being lawfully detained at or around the courthouse and to impose criminal and civil liability for violations.
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Justice Department to Conduct Election Monitoring in South Carolina Primary Election
Today, the Civil Rights Division is monitoring polling sites in South Carolina for the state’s primary runoff election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.
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Karol G, Judeline & Rusowsky Take ‘BbY WOW’ To No. 1: ‘So Thankful’
"I’m so thankful to Karol for giving me this opportunity," says Judeline on their first No. 1.
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Kate Hudson to make How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on
Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, her co-star from the 2003 rom-com, could be reunited for the sequel.
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Kennedy Center may need to be demolished if not renovated, Justice Department argues
In a Monday court filing, lawyers for the Justice Department argued that the Kennedy Center may need to be torn down if it doesn't receive the renovations proposed by President Trump.
Technology
Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO's Harry Potter series
Hoult was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart two weeks ago but has dropped out due to scheduling issues.
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Kith Fall 2026 Menswear
Kith Fall 2026 Menswear
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Kurdish-led group in Syria says it has dissolved after merging with the army
The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces on Tuesday announced the official dissolution of the group, which once controlled a de facto autonomous zone in Syria's northeast.
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L.A. takes aim at phenibut, an unregulated 'gas station drug' that is growing in popularity
L.A. City Council hopes to regulate phenibut, a drug one council member says is widely available to children in gas stations and convenience stores.
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L.A.’s Hottest New Restaurants to Know This Fall
Five openings bringing fresh energy to the city’s dining scene, from the Westside to Hollywood.
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Lady Gaga’s Fiancé Michael Polansky Has a Biotech Startup Involving AI & Living Skin
Outer Biosciences is also using AI to predict the next gen of skin-disease treatments by sourcing skin that would typically be discarded after surgery.
Culture
Larry Gagosian Isn’t Losing Much Sleep Over the Great Wealth Transfer
Because a trillion dollars of art is only worth a trillion dollars if somebody is willing to pay for it.
Technology
Lego posts record first-half revenue, CEO touts strong sales at high-end and value pricing
Lego CEO Niels Christiansen told CNBC the company is seeing strong sales at both ends of the pricing spectrum.
Technology
Less sugar early in life might decrease dementia risk
Children exposed to World War II sugar rationing had lower dementia and Alzheimer’s risk decades later, data suggest.
Culture
Let’s Face It: Influencers Aren’t Really the Problem
Influencer culture has its problems, content creator Laura Jung writes. But its harshest critics should scrutinize the systems that power it, too.
Technology
Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions
The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.
Technology
Liza Soberano Joins Jury for Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary, Presented During Venice Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Filipino-American star Liza Soberano has joined the jury for the Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary, which will be presented by Artemis Rising Foundation during the upcoming Venice Film Festival. The prize, founded by the Golden Globes and Artemis Rising Foundation with support from Think-Film Impact Production, honors a documentary feature film in the festival’s […]
Technology
Longtime Warner Bros. Animation President Sam Register Departing
The executive also led Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.
Technology
Luxury’s Latest Cyber Risk? AI Agents Going Rogue
As AI bots become more sophisticated, the threat of security breaches is on the rise. Here’s how brands can protect themselves.
Science
M 4.9 - 4 km NNE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan
PAGER - YELLOW ShakeMap - VI DYFI? - V Time 2026-08-25 01:18:46 UTC 2026-08-25 01:18:46 UTC at epicenter Location 34.462°N 70.463°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)
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M 5.8 - 4 km N of Toride, Japan
PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - V DYFI? - VI Time 2026-08-22 17:00:39 UTC 2026-08-22 17:00:39 UTC at epicenter Location 35.938°N 140.078°E Depth 61.00 km (37.90 mi)
Technology
Macy’s Names Maya Dukes SVP, Executive Creative Director
She most recently held key creative spots at Delta, Comcast NBCUniversal, and The Home Depot, and years ago worked at Macy’s, among other jobs.
Culture
Madonna Comes Full-Circle as the Leading Nominee at 2026 MTV VMAs
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast , Katie & Keith talk about Madonna's deep history with the VMAs leading into the Sept. 27 show.
Global
Man dies in crash after police pursuit
Two women are also hurt and one remains in hospital in critical condition.
Technology
Mark the Spot, Episode 1: Art
Pencil on Paper
Markets
Markets/Coverages: Classic Car Insurer OpenRoad Expands to 40 States
OpenRoad Insurance, a provider of specialized insurance for classic and collector vehicles and related coverages, said it is now licensed in 40 U.S. states, up from 35 since March. OpenRoad launched two years ago. The latest states added to OpenRoad …
Technology
Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks
The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.
Technology
Meet Mestiza, the Female Duo From Spain Mixing Flamenco and Electronic Music
Belah and Pitty discuss their music and aesthetics, upcoming shows in London and New York, leaning into the "almost ritualistic" nature of electronic music, and the visual, cinematic side of their creativity.
Markets
Mexico resumes limited cattle exports to US after screwworm pause, relieving ranchers
Mexico has resumed live cattle exports to the United States after they were halted for nearly two years by restrictions imposed by the Trump administration following a screwworm outbreak
California
Michael Wright, actor known for 'The Five Heartbeats,' 'Sugarhill' and 'Oz,' dies at 70
Michael Wright, an actor who trained with Lee Strasberg and starred in cult classic films "The Five Heartbeats" and "Sugarhill," as well as the groundbreaking prestige prison drama "Oz," has died.
Markets
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on July 20 and July 29, 2026
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on July 20 and July 29, 2026
Markets
Missouri Contractor Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that a contractor has pled guilty to defrauding consumers through his residential contracting business. Gene M. Matlock, owner of Matlock Construction, pled guilty on August 17 to one felony count of deceptive business practices …
Technology
Misty Copeland Complements Her Michael Kors Skirt With Glossy Jimmy Choo Pumps
The retired ballerina appeared on "CBS Mornings" in New York City on Tuesday.
Global
Moment tornado tears through southern France
The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.
Technology
More than 50 kidnapped after violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
The United Nations says armed men have killed at least 47 people and kidnapped over 50 others near Haiti’s capital
Markets
More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
Technology
Muslims gather for rain prayers in Indonesia's wildfire-hit South Sumatra
Authorities in Indonesia’s South Sumatra province have held a mass Islamic prayer for rain as forest and peatland fires fueled choking haze across parts of the country
Global
My pup Koopa and I put 15 dog beds to the test – these are ones that survived
We tried models from Black Lab, K9 Ballistics, Orvis, Znooz and others to find beds that were long-lasting, washable, and most of all, comfortable The best dog harnesses and dog toys – pup-tested Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things While our four-legged best friends are often happy enough to sprawl on the floor or curl up on an old blanket, there’s an increasing number of companies out there making plush and durable spots for pampered pups to lie. But given the destructive tendencies of some dogs and that some of these beds cost well into the hundreds of dollars, buying the wrong one can quickly turn into an expensive mess. We tested 15 different models to find the best for every situation. Continue reading...
Technology
NASA Ames Experts Available for Roman Space Telescope Interviews
NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley invites media to learn more about NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, scheduled to launch Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Roman telescope will provide a wide, detailed view of the universe, helping scientists study dark energy, exoplanets, and cosmic structures. […]
Technology
NASA Ames’ Contributions to Roman’s Mission
Set to launch on Sunday, Aug. 30, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will empower astronomers to explore vast regions of the cosmos and settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy, dark matter, planets outside our solar system, and the formation and growth of galaxies over cosmic time. Key contributions to Roman’s mission […]
Technology
NASA Invites Media to LunaRecycle Challenge Finale Event in Alabama
NASA will announce the winners of the final phase of its LunaRecycle Challenge on Friday, Aug. 28, at The University of Alabama (UA) Lee Styslinger College of Engineering in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Launched in 2024, the challenge incentivizes the invention of new recycling systems that could support non-metabolic waste management efforts for future lunar missions. Media […]
Technology
NASA’s Pandora Mission Begins Study of Exoplanets, Host Stars
Pandora, NASA’s newest exoplanet mission and the first satellite to launch through the agency’s Astrophysics Pioneers program, is now making unique observations of worlds beyond our solar system and the stars they orbit. The mission will determine the atmospheric make-up of at least 20 exoplanets, including the presence of hazes, clouds, and water. “Pandora’s data […]
California
NCT 127 reign as the kings of quirky hip-hop bangers on new album 'Blingy'
With seventh studio album 'Blingy,' NCT 127 leans harder into its quirky, experimental hip-hop sound, turning a decade of genre-blurring K-pop into a swaggering new chapter.
Technology
NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.
Technology
New Delhi draws in $73 billion in 11 weeks, powered by special deposits for non-resident Indians
India has attracted inflows of $73 billion in 11 weeks, driven mostly by foreign currency bank deposits made by non-resident Indians.
Technology
New Next-Gen Dish Adds Muscle to NASA’s Deep Space Network
NASA’s Deep Space Network facility in California is marking the addition of a brand new 34-meter-wide (114-foot-wide) radio frequency antenna to the agency’s deep space communications and navigation system. The network uses giant dish antennas located at three global facilities to support more than 40 spacecraft exploring the solar system and interstellar space. The new […]
Technology
New study reveals widespread signs of brain trauma among former NFL players
At least one in four NFL players has CTE when they die, according to a new study that examined the brains of former pro players. CTE is a brain disease thought to be caused by years of sustained head trauma and can only be diagnosed after an autopsy of the brain. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dr. Chris Nowinski of the Concussion and CTE Foundation, and a co-author of this study.
Global
News Wrap: 2 unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania
In our news wrap Tuesday, two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, the Trump administration is threatening to demolish the Kennedy Center if its plans to renovate the arts center are not allowed to proceed and a federal judge rejected a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to throw out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges.
California
Newsom returns to a defining California fight: Who pays for wildfire damage?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state lawmakers to shield utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a wildfire by limiting the amount they have to pay victims and attorneys
Global
Nicotine vapes better than gum or patches for quitting smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
Global
Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.
Technology
Nike’s Classic Air Force 1 Is Getting a New Release With Ribbons and Pearls for Fall
The Air Force 1 gets a perforated Vast Gray suede update exclusively for women.
Technology
Nothing OS 5.0 brings a new Glyph Interface app and a more customizable homescreen
With the new design of Nothing OS 5.0, app icons and widgets can use adaptive color to get color tints pulled from your wallpaper, which update whenever your wallpaper changes. Alongside Android's built-in Dynamic Colors, the company says it allows you to have specific elements change to match your wallpaper "while Nothing's predominantly monochrome character […] With the new design of Nothing OS 5.0 , app icons and widgets can use adaptive color to get color tints pulled from your wallpaper, which update whenever your wallpaper changes. Alongside Android's built-in Dynamic Colors, the company says it allows you to have specific elements change to match your wallpaper "while Nothing's predominantly monochrome character stays underneath." While I like Nothing's simplified, monochrome app icons, it's nice to get an option for adding some limited areas of color to the homescreen. Noth
Technology
Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Court's order on mail voting. But it could open door to 'chaos'
Rather than saying that President Donald Trump's order is legal, the high court said Monday it was too early for Democratic-run states to challenge it in June, when they convinced a federal judge in Boston to freeze the order for November's election.
Markets
Nuclear Verdicts Go Boom, Increase 40.7% in 2025
So-called “nuclear” verdicts did not subside in 2025. In fact, it was quite the opposite. According to a new report from strategic communications and research firm Marathon Strategies, there were nearly 200 verdicts resulting in an award of at least …
Technology
Nvidia’s dependence on hyperscalers faces big test in earnings report
Nvidia is trying to expand its customer base by creating new financing options that allow for more clients to purchase its costly systems.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo to Guest Host on iHeartRadio One Day Before Her Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival
iHeart will also exclusively broadcast sets from the festival.
Culture
On the Podcast: Three Vogue Editors’ Most Anticipated Festival Films
Deputy editor Taylor Antrim served as a guest host on today’s episode of “The Run-Through,” joined by fellow Vogue editors and cinephiles Liam Hess and Lisa Wong Macabasco to break down their most anticipated premieres in Venice, Toronto, and at the New York Film Festival.
Markets
One Wall Street measure of market fragility just hit its highest possible level. The last time it did, volatility spiked.
The market turbulence indicator hit 1 on Aug. 19 for the first time since December 2024 following the presidential election.
Technology
OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death
The site hosts a range of subscription-based content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography.
Technology
OpenAI says its Jalapeño chip can power faster AI responses than the competition
OpenAI says its new AI chip, Jalapeño, completes tasks more efficiently and returns responses faster than other AI systems, according to a blog post published on Tuesday. During a briefing with reporters, OpenAI hardware vice president Richard Ho said Jalapeño offers the "best of both worlds" with lower latency and higher throughput, as AI systems […] OpenAI says its new AI chip, Jalapeño, completes tasks more efficiently and returns responses faster than other AI systems, according to a blog post published on Tuesday . During a briefing with reporters, OpenAI hardware vice president Richard Ho said Jalapeño offers the "best of both worlds" with lower latency and higher throughput, as AI systems typically "have to make a trade-off between the two." First introduced in June , Jalapeño is an Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) made in partner
Technology
OpenAI subpoenaed by Alabama AG over Hugging Face hack
Alabama's attorney general issued a subpoena to OpenAI on Monday as part of an investigation into how one of its AI agents escaped a supposedly secure testing environment and autonomously hacked another company last month. The investigation seeks to determine whether OpenAI's safety practices violated state consumer protection laws and pose a risk to Alabama […] Alabama's attorney general issued a subpoena to OpenAI on Monday as part of an investigation into how one of its AI agents escaped a supposedly secure testing environment and autonomously hacked another company last month. The investigation seeks to determine whether OpenAI's safety practices violated state consumer protection laws and pose a risk to Alabama citizens, the AG's office said in a statement. "This AI lab leak showed that Alabamians' and Americans' worst fears about artificial intelligence are not just theoretic
Culture
Operator of Minnesota-Based Money Transmitter Charged With Laundering Drug Proceeds for Mexican Cartel Following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
A federal grand jury in the District of Minnesota returned an indictment on Aug. 20, charging Christopher A. Bravo Marin (Bravo), 46, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, a Mexican national, with conspiring to launder at least $750,000 in drug proceeds on behalf of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), one of the most prolific and dangerous drug cartels in Mexico.
Science
Opinion: Cancer screening guidelines need to address long-term care facilities
After her aunt died, cancer epidemiologist Kim Johnson looked into screening guidelines for long-term care residents — and found almost nothing.
Science
Opinion: Whale songs: the sounds of love and loss as heard by an OB-GYN
“I have developed a trained ear for many kinds of ‘humanized’ whale songs especially the types sung by women,” writes physician Caroline Cherston.
Culture
Oregon Man Sentenced to Prison for Tax Crimes and Other Fraud
An Oregon man was sentenced to 42 months in prison for tax evasion, employment tax crimes, bank fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Technology
Oscars: South Korea Selects Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ for International Feature Race
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has selected “Possible Love,” directed by Lee Chang-dong, as South Korea’s official entry for the international feature film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. “Possible Love” marks Lee’s first feature in eight years, following “Burning,” “Poetry” and “Secret Sunshine.” The film centers on two married couples whose lives intersect after […]
Technology
Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it
An antitrust challenge by a group of state attorneys general has left Paramount CEO David Ellison hunting for avenues to get his deal for WBD done.
Technology
Paul McCartney Reacts to “Magnificent Star” Dolly Parton’s Death: “It Is Hard to Imagine Living in a World Without Dolly”
The country legend died on Tuesday, inspiring an outpouring of tributes from the likes of Kacey Musgraves, Billy Ray Cyrus and Jane Fonda among others.
Technology
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall’ to Tour This Fall
35-mm prints will screen around North America
Science
Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the U.S. this year, both people unvaccinated
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, state health officials said Tuesday, the first measles-related deaths in the U.S. this year.
Culture
Penny Lane Is Dead review – Aussie slasher comedy zips from Neighbours to nasty
Mia’Kate Russell’s 80s-set Ozsploitation horror is a tad slapdash, but the grungy gore and seething catfights save it from dud status Here is a muddled if energetic effort from Australian writer-director Mia’Kate Russell. There’s a little too much blurriness around the edges, making relationships and motivations slightly opaque, while the last-minute entrances and exits are a bit on the haphazard side. But as a study of seething girl-on-girl anger that leads to ultraviolence, it’s a gas. Set in Australia in 1986 (presumably because this means no mobile phones, and thus no calling for help), a trio of high-school besties prepares for a night of partying before the summer ends. Penny (Bailey Spalding) is planning to go to university to study law and asks her girlfriend Toni (Tahlee Fereday) to come with her. The two have only recently become lovers and they haven’t yet come out to their bu
Markets
People Moves: Alacrity Solutions Promotes Boyd to COO
Alacrity Solutions Group LLC, headquartered in Fishers, Indiana, promoted Lee Boyd to chief operating officer (COO). Backed by over two decades of experience in the insurance industry, Boyd joined Alacrity in 2021 and has held the roles of vice president …
Markets
People Moves: Ames & Gough Names 3 Assistant VPs in DC Office
Ames & Gough, headquartered in Washington, D.C., appointed Tracy Benson, Christine Gibboni and Baynard Stanchina as assistant vice presidents in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. All three executives specialize in serving the risk management and insurance needs of Ames & …
Global
People’s bodies are changing in the age of Ozempic. How are we meant to talk about it?
Discussing people’s bodies can be fraught. We asked eating disorder experts how to do so – or not – responsibly In the age of Ozempic and people being open about plastic surgery , discussion about people’s bodies is rife . At the same time, nobody seems quite sure how to talk about them, as shown by recent coverage of celebrities like Ariana Grande . It is a fraught topic. We asked eating disorder experts for guidelines to follow when talking about other people’s bodies, and how to do so without doing harm. Continue reading...
Global
Peru court hands lengthy prison terms in killing of Indigenous Amazon defender
A Peruvian court has convicted four men of murder-for-hire and sentenced them to between 15 and 35 years in prison for the 2023 killing of an Indigenous Kichwa leader and rainforest defender
Technology
Philip Treacy Will Be Honored at amfAR Gala in London
The milliner is to receive the amfAR Award of Excellence at the Oct. 16 fundraiser. Actor Jeremy Irons will also be honored.
Technology
Photographer Sues Elizabeth Peyton Over Painting Using His Photo of Oasis Band Members
The painting featuring Liam Gallagher kissing brother Noel on the cheek, sold for nearly $2 million at Sotheby’s.
Technology
Pimmada Chaisakcharoen’s Thai Horror ‘Tame’ Launches EST N8, BrandThink’s B-EST Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
EST N8 and BrandThink have launched B-EST Pictures, a joint venture for feature films and live experiences. The venture’s first title, “Tame,” a horror-suspense feature rooted in Thai folklore, will launch international sales at the Toronto Film Festival’s market ahead of its Thailand theatrical release on Oct. 29. Set in a rural bullfighting village where […]
Technology
Polestar claims it was blindsided by sales ban
Polestar said the Trump administration strung it along for months before finally rejecting its request to continue selling its electric vehicles in the US under a rule outlawing vehicles with connected software from China. In an August 18th letter sent to dealers and obtained by The Verge, Polestar said it doesn't have a clear answer […] BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Polestar cars are displayed in the showroom at a Polestar dealership on June 26, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. Electric car maker Polestar will be barred from selling new vehicles in the United States starting with the 2027 model year after the Commerce Department cited national security concerns under new connected-vehicle regulations. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images Polestar said the Trump administration strung it along for months before finally rejecting its request to continue sel
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Polygamous sect leader sentenced to 24 additional years in prison for hauling girls in unventilated trailer in Arizona
Polygamous sect leader sentenced to 24 additional years in prison for hauling girls in unventilated trailer in Arizona
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Prominent Sikh separatist says FBI has warned him of new threat on his life
A prominent Sikh separatist says that the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have warned him that he faces a new credible threat to his life
Technology
Putin decree lets Russia take control of infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decreed that the state can temporarily seize control of critical infrastructure facilities if private owners fail to protect them from Ukrainian drone attacks or rebuild them after the strikes
Global
Putin issues decree opening door to state control of key sites after drone strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decreed that the state can temporarily seize control of critical infrastructure facilities if private owners fail to protect them from Ukrainian drone attacks or rebuild them after the strikes
Technology
Queens of the Stone Age Reveal New Album Perfecth
The band also shared a new song, “Insignificant Other”
Global
Record-breaking heat dome expected to bring dangerous temperatures to US south-west
As wildfires rage and intense heat builds across the region, daytime highs of 110-11F (43-46C) are forecast Surging temperatures are expected to broil more than 45 million people as a heat dome settles in across the south-western US through the end of August and into early September, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). As wildfires rage in some parts and intense heat builds across the region, daytime highs of 110-115F (43-46C) are forecast, with limited cooling relief in the evenings and overnight. Experts predict that some record highs could be tied or broken this month and the weather agency warned of the scorching late summer heat as a potential health hazard. Continue reading...
Science
Relief may be near for Indiana city after days without power
After nearly two-weeks without power, Gary, Indiana residents and officials call for accountability, infrastructure improvements, and customer relief measures.
California
Remember This Banger: Pedro Infante's 'Cien Años' is out of this world
One writer's quest, with the help of notable singer-songwriters, to understand what makes Pedro Infante's "Cien Años" feel otherworldly.
Culture
Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations
The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music, but the world of movies and entertainment, health care, philanthropy and education. Amna Nawaz takes a look at Parton's extraordinary life.
Global
Rescuers find no trace of missing crew days after cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal
Rescuers searching for 22 missing sailors have found no trace of their Panama-flagged cargo ship that sank in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of India
Global
Revealed: How undercover agents spied on anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota
DHS officers posed as concerned citizens, joining Signal groups and taking photos of community meetings Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Newly disclosed records reveal how undercover federal agents posed as concerned community members to spy on residents and activists who opposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement ’s (ICE) crackdown in Minnesota . Internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) files, disclosed in federal court and reviewed by the Guardian, document the actions of several undercover agents, including one who went by the username “peanutbutterjelly” in Signal chats with activists. The documents show that the officer kept records of Signal conversations, screenshotting chats about protest plans and volunteer recruitment, and offering to help with fundraising efforts. Continue reading...
Technology
Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’: First Reactions
The post-apocalyptic sci-fi film starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Alison Janney, Benedict Wong and Guy Pearce hits theaters on Aug. 28.
Culture
Rise of the Footsoldier: Retribution review – never-ending hardman-on-a-mission franchise heads to Ibiza
The seventh in the series takes longstanding lead gangster Tate, played to the hilt as always by Craig Fairbrass, to the White Isle to knock some heads together The seventh instalment in this seemingly never-ending series opens with a line of voiceover from star Craig Fairbrass, summarising forthcoming proceedings nicely: “They killed my best friend, now they all have to die.” The real-life hardman Pat Tate might have been murdered in his 30s in Essex in 1995 , but that hasn’t proved a setback for his invincible fictionalised counterpart, played to the hilt throughout the entire franchise with hard-headed gusto by Fairbrass. In this one, Tate is in Ibiza, but rather than larging it, he’s intent on tracking down his enemies and exacting the titular retribution. Various arms dealers, guns for hire and, perhaps more unexpectedly, the CIA, provide a bit of grit in the oyster. The director he
Culture
Roger Federer Reflects on His Hall-of-Fame Career
Ahead of a starry exhibition match at Arthur Ashe, Federer chats with Vogue about his Tennis Hall of Fame induction, his own estimation of his legendary career, the state of tennis today.
Culture
Russian stadium says it will not host Kanye concerts – but promoter says shows have not been cancelled
The controversial rapper now known as Ye was due to play two huge shows at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena, which now states it cannot host performances for contractual reasons The St Petersburg stadium that was set to host two concerts by Ye – making the rapper formerly known as Kanye West the biggest western act to play in Russia since start of the Ukraine war – has now said that the concerts will not take place at the venue, although the promoter has stressed that they have not been cancelled. Gazprom Arena had previously posted on social media saying that “the most influential musical artist of our time” would perform there on 10 and 11 October. “This is no joke!” the post stated. The event sold out immediately, including tickets priced at £1390 ($1896). Continue reading...
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Russian stadium says it won't host Kanye West gigs
Two planned concerts are thrown into doubt, but Russian promoters insist they will go ahead.
Culture
Russia’s FSB Agents Recruited Former Pussy Riot Member to Spy on Artists
Rita Flores, whose real name is Margarita Konovalova, says she was recruited by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) to help spy on the Kremlin’s critics.
Technology
SEC reportedly subpoenas Wall Street banks over AI hedge fund Situational Awareness's near collapse
The SEC is seeking information from major Wall Street banks about trades and financing tied to AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness.
Technology
SML’s Jeremiah Chiu Readies New Album Edge Conditions
The synth composer’s “Plastic Mind / Elastic Machines,” featuring SML bandmate Booker Stardrum, leads the LP
Technology
STAT+: AI is good at catching drug theft at hospitals, but only when humans do their part
New AI technology can help hospitals prevent the controlled substances from being stolen, or abused by staff, but those tools aren't foolproof.
Science
STAT+: After a years-long slump, Massachusetts biopharma sector has come roaring back in 2026
The number of people working in Massachusetts’ biotech sector fell last year, for the first time since at least 2002. But 2026 is looking up.
Science
STAT+: Comments on OMB research rule mysteriously removed from federal website
Some comments on a proposed OMB research rule have been mysteriously removed from a public-facing government webpage.
Technology
STAT+: FDA promises new AI guidance, and what happened at Epic’s UGM
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: FDA's plans for regulating generative AI-powered devices, and updates from EPIC's UGM.
Science
STAT+: How Trump’s funding cuts are reshaping the health system
STAT examines Republicans’ health care funding cuts, mRNA science defeats politics, and Medicaid tries out a new way to deny drug coverage.
Science
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about RFK Jr. vaccine disclosures, a Merck loss over Medicare prices, and more
Democratic senators said RFK Jr.'s recent explanation of how he disposed of a financial stake in Gardasil litigation conflicts with his earlier answers
Science
STAT+: Sword Health to acquire Headspace, according to filing
Sword Health, a digital health company, plans to acquire mental health services provider Headspace, according to a regulatory filing.
Technology
Sabrina Carpenter Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton: “There Will Never Be Another You”
The "Jolene" singer collaborated with Carpenter on "Please Please Please," as part of her deluxe 'Short n’ Sweet' album.
Bay Area
San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey Has a Signature Shoe for Strength Training Enthusiasts
Performance activewear brand While On Earth has added a cross-functional shoe tested by McCaffrey that's perfect for training.
Global
Seam me up, Scotty! After 60 years, Star Trek has had a muppet takeover. About time too
Star Wars has embraced the magic of puppetry since the 70s, but Trekkers have been starved of any muppet action … until now. The creators of Strange New Worlds talk about boldly sewing where no one has sewn before It’s life, Jim – but very much not as we know it. In fact, when it comes to the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the life forms in question are less flesh-and-blood and more fabric-and-felt – as the series becomes the latest sci-fi show to embrace the magic of puppetry. Continue reading...
Global
Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump's life
"The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees," Secret Service spokesman Nate Herring said in a statement.
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Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian video threatening Barron Trump's life
The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump’s youngest son
Technology
Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse after girls found in trailer
A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children is scheduled to be sentenced on separate state convictions
Global
Sex sells and wins votes – and the Democrats know it | Arwa Mahdawi
Wonder why they’re posting flirty photos and wearing tight T-shirts? It’s a thirst trap strategy in motion Despite being a card-carrying member of the International Order of Confirmed Homosexuals, I have spent quite a lot of time lately thinking about Abdul El-Sayed’s biceps. I mean, have you seen them? The progressive Michigan senate nominee is jacked and he knows it. He almost always wears a tight black T-shirt to show off his muscles and incorporates a lot of fitness content in his campaign. I’m not the only one who has noticed El-Sayed’s prominent muscles. They have had a lot of coverage, and are seen as part of a wider attempt to rebrand the Democratic party. Which, I don’t need to tell you, has a serious image problem; a poll in March found that the party is looked on even less favourably than the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. So, to make it look less like a party
Technology
Shania Twain Mourns Dolly Parton and Shares Their Tender Performance of ‘Coat of Many Colors’
"My mentor is gone," wrote Twain in her tribute alongside footage of their duet on the Oprah Winfrey Show
Culture
Share your tributes and memories of Dolly Parton
We would like to hear your tributes and memories of country music star, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton – whether you met her, or appreciated her work The death of country music legend Dolly Parton was announced today. She was 80. The singer-songwriter known for hits such as I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 also invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes. Continue reading...
Culture
Should Brands Be Patrons of Art and Culture?
Brands are beginning to rethink their role in culture, moving from trying to create or control it to funding the people and the ecosystems already producing it.
Technology
Shudder to Think Announce Who Sent You EP
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Technology
Sliman Mansour, Towering Painter of Palestinian Perseverance, Has Died at 79
The Palestine Museum praised Mansour as a "beloved face of Palestine and one of those who, over decades, taught us how to see it."
Technology
Snoop Dogg Biopic Finds Its Tupac Shakur in Camron Jones (Exclusive)
Craig Brewer is directing the Universal feature, which counts Snoop Dogg and '8 Mile' producer Brian Grazer among its producers.
Markets
Some homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, still without power 13 days after storms
A majority Black community in Indiana is frustrated by persistent power outages caused by storms nearly two weeks ago
Technology
Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
Technology
SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana
SpaceX plans will establish its Starbase LA in Vermillion Parish in order to "support thousands of launches annually."
Technology
Stanley Druckenmiller leads doubters who think Bessent's bond ploys will fail
The bond market interventions have generated a modest decline in yields along with a growing chorus of derision.
Science
Sudanese medical group accuses rebel group of killing 27 people
Ethnic clashes in southern Sudan have killed 27 people, including four children, a local medical group said
Technology
Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan | First Thing
US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself. Plus, why we are still fascinated with Meg from the White Stripes Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The US supreme court has sided with Donald Trump in his effort to crack down on mail-in voting , though it is unclear whether or not his administration will be able to take action before the midterm elections in November. The court’s justices voted 6-3 along ideological lines to lift an injunction that a judge in Massachusetts had placed in June on an executive order issued by the president. But a second injunction remains in place, and the ruling leaves room for legal challenges. Trump has repeatedly likened voting by mail to cheating, despite his own use of it and overwhelming evidence that the system is secure. In March he ordered the government to
Global
Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base
The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.
Technology
Taiwan charges nine people for smuggling ‘high-end’ AI servers to China
Among those charged are two Super Micro employees and one from Nvidia, marking another flashpoint in US-China AI rivalry Taiwanese prosecutors charged nine people Monday, including one from Nvidia and two from Super Micro, for illegally exporting “high-end AI servers” to mainland China, adding another wave of turbulence in the AI rivalry between China and the United States. Prosecutors said the servers involved were graphics processing units known as “B300,” which have been banned from sale to China. Continue reading...
Technology
Take a look at Microsoft’s new 25th anniversary Halo accessories
The new Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary collection features a handful of limited edition gadgets available for pre-order today. Paying homage to the Halo special edition of the original Xbox, almost everything in the collection is translucent "OG Green," matching the Xbox Series X25 limited edition console it announced in June at E3. That includes […] The new Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary collection features a handful of limited edition gadgets available for pre-order today. Paying homage to the Halo special edition of the original Xbox, almost everything in the collection is translucent "OG Green," matching the Xbox Series X25 limited edition console it announced in June at E3 . That includes 25th anniversary versions of the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K mouse, Razer BlackWidow V4 75% gaming keyboard, and Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed earbuds. There's also a translucent gre
Global
Target apologises for 'offensive' children Halloween costume after backlash
The retailer says the costume is "hurtful for Black guests, team members and partners", without providing further details.
Technology
Taylor Swift Sings Mashup of ‘All Too Well,’ ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ and ‘August’ in Grammy Museum Video
Most Taylor Swift fans probably do not think of the sad events of “All Too Well” and the ultimately happy “Toy Story 5” as occurring in the same cinematic or musical universe. But, to the contrary, Swift sees a clear thematic connection between her epic romantic tragedy of 14 years ago and the happily-ever-after saga […]
Technology
Taylor Swift Talks Honoring Her Country Roots ‘More and More’ in Rare Interview
The superstar spoke with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for the institution's Icon Sessions series
Technology
Taylor Swift on Dealing With Public Perception and Deciding Not to Opt Out Before Her Career “Got Unmanageably Big”
The star joined Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for a 20-year retrospective chat at the Grammy Museum.
Technology
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves Mourn Dolly Parton: ‘The World Feels Less Sparkly’
Figures across music, film, and TV honor the life and legacy of Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80
Technology
Tell us: do you think AI has made Google search better or worse?
As people grow used to AI chatbots, we’d like to hear your views about Google’s search engine Google has put artificial intelligence at the front and center of its search bar. The most-visited site on the internet still shows the same list of links to users, but they have to scroll past a summarized response from an AI chatbot, a feature Google calls AI Overviews. The change to what was once the gateway to the rest of the internet has been profound, and the browsing habits of billions of people are shifting. “AI is driving the most significant upgrade of the Google Search experience ever,” Liz Reid, Google’s vice-president of search, wrote last August . In May, the company said more AI is coming . Continue reading...
Science
Texas Oil Industry Running Out of Space to Dispose Wastewater
Elected officials and industry leaders warn that Texas is at the “precipice” of running out of underground space to dispose of the nearly 1 billion gallons of wastewater that oil and gas production generates every day in the Permian Basin. …
Technology
The 'debasement trade' returns after Bessent bond maneuver. Crypto and gold are back in style
Concern over the size and the cost of U.S. government spending has given new life to the debasement trade.
Markets
The Best Farmers Markets in New York City, According to Top Chefs
Looking for the juiciest summer tomato, or the ripest plum? Here’s how to shop your local New York farmers market like a chef.
Science
The Medicare GLP-1 Discount Has One Big Catch: Some Sick Patients Don’t Qualify
The new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program promises eligible beneficiaries access to popular weight loss drugs for as little as $50 a month. But for some, having the very medical conditions these drugs are approved to treat means they don't qualify for the discount.
Culture
The Sturgeon Eclipse in Pisces Is Coming—Here’s What It Means for Every Star Sign
If ever there was a moment to implement change, it’s this eclipse. Here find everything you need to know about the upcoming lunar eclipse in Pisces, and what it means for every star sign, according to an astrologer.
Technology
The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces the U.K. will help Ukraine make its own long-range missiles
Technology
The Witcher 3 is getting a remaster
CD Projekt Red is remastering The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the hit RPG that first launched in 2015, and the updated game will be available starting September 29th. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered will bring improvements to visuals and combat, a "reimagined" skill tree, and more, and it also includes the first two […] CD Projekt Red is remastering The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , the hit RPG that first launched in 2015, and the updated game will be available starting September 29th. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered will bring improvements to visuals and combat, a "reimagined" skill tree, and more, and it also includes the first two expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine . Remastered will be a free upgrade for players who own the base game on GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X / S. With the launch of Remastered , The Witcher 3 will also be coming
Culture
The cat that fought Mussolini: how the Wulz photography sisters weaponised the family pet
Wanda and Marion Wulz defied the unbridled patriarchy of fascist Italy by shooting dancers, fencers and other famous women – as well as their cat Mucincina ‘In those fascist times,” says Federica Muzzarelli of Italy in the 1920s and 30s, “women were not free. They were regarded as mothers and homemakers. But the Wulz sisters were determined to create their own destiny. They chose photography as a way of being independent – and to show through their images that women could live that way.” Muzzarelli is the curator of Wanda and Marion Wulz: Avant-Garde Photography in 20th Century Italy, a show about to open at the Estorick Collection in London. The Wulz sisters experimented with blended and altered images more than half a century before Photoshop was invented. The most famous image to emerge from their studio was I + Cat, a self-portrait of Wanda superimposed on the face of the family pet.
Global
The ex-gang member breaking the cycle of violence among LA youths
‘A child isn’t born to commit gun violence,’ Francisco Villarruel says Francisco Villarruel and Gustavo Galvez sat in a park in Los Angeles reminiscing on their first boxing lesson together. They had gone to a big commercial gym, where they took turns hitting boxing pads and doing footwork exercises. They then started regularly training together. For Villarruel, 40, working out together wasn’t really about boxing. It was about giving Galvez, 19, an opportunity to open up and to mentor someone whose pain he understands. “ I think a lot of the traumatic scenarios that he went through are very similar to mine in my upbringing,” Villarruel said. Continue reading...
Technology
The lens in Wyze’s new $40 indoor camera retracts for privacy
Wyze announced a new pan-and-tilt security camera today designed for indoor use. The entire Indoor Cam Pan can rotate 360 degrees, while the camera and lens on its front can tilt up and down 103 degrees. When you want privacy, the lens can tilt down until it completely disappears inside the Indoor Cam Pan's body […] Wyze announced a new pan-and-tilt security camera today designed for indoor use. The entire Indoor Cam Pan can rotate 360 degrees, while the camera and lens on its front can tilt up and down 103 degrees. When you want privacy, the lens can tilt down until it completely disappears inside the Indoor Cam Pan's body so it's unable to see anything happening in your home. The Indoor Cam Pan is available starting today through Wyze's online store for $39.98. That's cheaper than Wyze's $44.98 Cam Pan v3 that's still available through the company's website. That older camera can
Science
Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged
The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.
Global
Tornado tears through southern French village, injuring 39 and wrecking 300 homes
A tornado has ravaged a small village in southern France, leaving dozens injured
News
Tropical Storm Julio forms in the Pacific and isn't threatening land
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Julio has formed in the Pacific Ocean and isn’t threatening land
Technology
Trump Administration Weighs Sale of Kehinde Wiley Painting in Larger Shift Away from ‘Globalist and Woke Ideologies’
The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic took down Kehinde Wiley’s Young Artists After Siamesas 1960 painting, swapping it for an image of the American flag.
Technology
Trump Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton
“The world loves you,” president says in social media update
Technology
Trump Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Wake of Dolly Parton’s Death: “The World Loves You”
Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris also took to social media to pay tribute to the icon.
Culture
Trump Threatens to Demolish Kennedy Center if He Can’t Close It for Renovations
“The Kennedy Center is in terrible trouble,” says the administration.
Global
Trump administration plans to revoke 200,000 visas of asylum seekers
The state department will revoke B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026, whose holders have sought or are now seeking asylum Donald Trump’s administration said on Monday it planned to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the US, marking its latest step in a sweeping immigration crackdown. A state department spokesperson said it was coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security “to identify and revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum to stay here permanently”. Continue reading...
Markets
Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as trade war with Canada escalates
President Donald Trump says he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensifies
Global
Trump floats renaming US-Canadian lake, denies he'd interfere with French language
Just like the Gulf of Mexico, Lake Ontario is a shared international waterway and multiple international, federal, and regional agencies oversee it.
Technology
Trump is upping the price of Big Tech’s favorite visa
In the span of a few hours on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would be implementing a fee of over $103,000 on H-1B visas, and news broke that the State Department plans on revoking the visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers - which, according to The Associated Press, would be […] In the span of a few hours on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would be implementing a fee of over $103,000 on H-1B visas, and news broke that the State Department plans on revoking the visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers - which, according to The Associated Press , would be the largest mass visa revocation in US history. More than a year into President Donald Trump's second term, it's become clear that the only way Trump can get the deportation numbers he wants is by stripping legal immigrants of status . Beyond having ICE arrest, detain, and dep
Global
Trump may hope an 'economic onslaught' will pressure Iran - its leaders are betting otherwise
The US says new sanctions are an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before.
Technology
Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.
Technology
Trump targets Iran’s trade lifelines — here are the countries most exposed
Washington's threat of "economic D-Day" collides with a small group of governments that account for most of what remains of Iran's foreign trade.
Global
Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done
US president’s lawyers in court filing say Washington arts complex must undergo repairs or risk demolition The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could be demolished if repairs are not carried out, the Trump administration warned in a court filing on Monday. Lawyers for the US president said the national arts complex in Washington DC must undergo a $250m renovation or risk facing the wrecking ball. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’
The Republican Senate candidate announced the plan with a graphic X flagged as ‘Made with AI’ US politics live – latest updates Ken Paxton , a Republican candidate for the US Senate in Texas, has unveiled plans to tackle the “negative impact” of datacenters amid a growing backlash across the political spectrum. Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump but facing a close contest against Democrat James Talarico, posted a “Texas first” datacenter plan on X with a graphic that the social media network flagged as “Made with AI”. Continue reading...
Culture
Two Convicted in Hamburg Court of Selling Looted Egyptian Antiquities
The accused were part of a synidate that sold some $64 million worth of antiquties to the Louvre and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Technology
Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds
Exclusive: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire sites predicted to emit 4.5m tonnes a year when fully running The carbon emissions from just two planned datacentres in England will exceed all of the fossil fuel company ExxonMobil’s UK emissions, analysis has revealed. Experts have said this demonstrates the “serious threat” datacentres pose to the UK’s legally binding climate goals. Continue reading...
Global
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania
Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.
Technology
UK PM Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
Global
UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says former Russian minister
The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.
Global
UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on 'killer robot' weapons systems
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross on Tuesday ratcheted up a joint call for countries to adopt bans and restrictions on use of autonomous weapons systems — often known as "killer robots" — warning that "the risks have intensified."
Technology
UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on 'killer robot' weapons systems
The United Nations and the International Red Cross are urging countries to adopt bans and restrictions on autonomous weapons systems, often called killer robots
Markets
US Treasury’s Scott Bessent ‘will lose’ battle with bond markets, former mentor warns
Trump ally should cut budget deficit rather than try to suppress bond yields, says billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Scott Bessent’s attempt to calm the bond markets and push down America’s cost of borrowing have attracted a rebuke from the US Treasury secretary’s former mentor. The billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller, who worked with Bessent at George Soros’s fund management firm in the 1990s, has warned that his former pupil is courting danger by trying to suppress US bond yields. Continue reading...
Markets
US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4
Americans’ confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon
Technology
US firefighters say major blaze near Reno about a quarter contained
But officials fear that winds could fan the flames for two more days, as many locals remain under evacuation orders.
Global
US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities
The U.S. government issued a travel alert for Americans planning to visit Mexicali in northern Mexico and temporarily suspended consular activities in the border city due to a “potential threat,” without providing details
Technology
US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction
The former Jeffrey Epstein accomplice loses her latest effort to be released from prison.
Global
US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Global
US to revoke visas of short-term visitors seeking asylum
The state department says the number of revocations "remains dynamic" and would be carried out on a rolling basis.
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US urges new UN sanctions to spur rivals in Sudan to negotiate an end to war
The United States is urging beefed up U.N. sanctions against the warring parties in Sudan to build pressure on them to negotiate an end to fighting
Markets
US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on vehicles
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
Technology
USA Network Orders Rome-Set Medical Drama ‘Diplomatic Immunity,’ From Matt Corman and Chris Ord
USA Network has added a third original drama series to its lineup: The cabler has given a straight-to-series order for “Diplomatic Immunity,” an hour-long medical drama written by Matt Corman and Chris Ord. The series joins “The Rainmaker” and the recently launched “Anna Pigeon” as original scripted series on USA Network, which has been aiming […]
California
Unusual dragonfly swarms sweep across California after warm spring rains
Californians are spotting swarms of dragonflies in parks and farms, likely due to warm spring rains
Culture
Veteran Nashville Music Journalist and Author Vernell Hackett Dies at 77
During her career, Hackett worked with artists including Chris LeDoux and Dale Ann Bradley.
News
Victims of quintuple homicide in Oregon include suspect's girlfriend and her relatives
Oregon authorities have identified the victims of what's being investigated as a quintuple homicide on a rural property outside Portland
Markets
Viewpoint: When Andrew Returns – A Look Back at a Pivotal Insurance Event
At five o’clock on the morning of August 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew came ashore near Homestead, Florida, as a Category 5 storm. It was one of only four hurricanes known to have struck the continental United States at Category 5 …
Culture
Vince Staples Announces 2027 Australian Headline Tour
The shows mark his first solo Australian dates in nearly a decade.
Global
WATCH LIVE: Psychologist hired by prosecutors testifies Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible for killing her 3 children
Kirk Heilbrun told jurors that he didn't believe Clancy's claim that she hallucinated a voice telling her to kill her children, who ranged from 8 months to 5 years old. He said he instead believed she took their lives so they wouldn't "suffer" after she killed herself.
Global
WATCH: 66-year-old skateboarder sets Guinness World Record
ABC News' Danny News talks to Judi Oyama, 66, who is being celebrated as the oldest competitive female skateboarder in the world.
Global
WATCH: Alabama advances in the Little League World Series
With the help of Kinley Rasmus, the 12-year-old girl taking the LLWS by storm, Alabama defeated Pennsylvania in a comeback win in last night’s elimination game.
Technology
WATCH: Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalated sharply.
Technology
WATCH: Entire town in Spain celebrates woman's 100th birthday
Maria's neighbors all came together outside her window to sing, dance and celebrate her big birthday.
Culture
WATCH: Iconic moments from Dolly Parton’s career and her impact on music and culture
Entertainment journalist Aunyea Lachelle breaks down the country superstar’s impact on music and culture and how connected she remained with her hometown in Tennessee.
Global
WATCH: Man bitten in leg by shark while swimming off Key West, Florida
The Coast Guard says two nurses were nearby and rushed to his aid.
Culture
WATCH: Remembering Dolly Parton’s legacy of giving
Dollywood Foundation President Jeff Conyers reflects on Dolly Parton’s philanthropy and the charitable legacy she leaves behind.
Global
WATCH: Rollins defends Trump's trade war with Canada while acknowledging 'concern' from farmers
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins acknowledged American farmers' concerns over the escalating trade war with Canada Tuesday but insisted the United States will come out on top.
Technology
Wall Street points to gains as US raises pressure on Iran and trade war with Canada intensifies
Wall Street is poised to open with gains and oil prices fell as the U.S. announced new sanctions against Iran, while trade talks between American and Canadian officials hit a wall
Culture
Watch Taylor Swift Say She Feels ‘More Loyal’ to Her Country Roots Than Ever & Whip Up an Eras Tour-Coded Surprise Piano Mash-Up
The performance of "I Knew It, I Knew You," "August" & "All Too Well" came at the end of a Grammy Museum Q&A with Harvey Mason jr.
Technology
Watchdog files bar complaint against Pirro over efforts to indict Democrats for video urging troops to resist illegal orders
The center claims Pirro and her subordinates abused their prosecutorial powers to seek baseless indictments against President Donald Trump's perceived political enemies.
Technology
Waymo to launch driverless rides in Germany in 2027, entering third market outside U.S.
Waymo has been the biggest robotaxi player in the U.S., and has announced plans to enter the UK, Japan and now Germany.
Technology
What Shein’s IPO Filing Says About Its Sustainability Priorities
A Public Eye analysis of Shein’s Hong Kong IPO filing finds the fast-fashion giant’s plans prioritize technology and growth over meaningful social and environmental commitments.
Science
Where Florida’s Gun Violence Exacts Its Biggest Toll on Black and Latino Children
An analysis of hospital claims data in Florida found that firearm injuries of children disproportionately hit families in a handful of ZIP codes, almost all of them in Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, or Tampa Bay.
Technology
Where to preorder the updated Mac Mini and Mac Studio
Apple has announced two new processors, the M6 and M5 Ultra, as well as updated Mac Mini and Mac studio machines powered by them. The new machines are already available for preorder directly from Apple, with shipping for most configurations starting on September 22nd, 2026. The Mac Mini starts at $899, $300 more than the […] The updated Mac Mini is a compact machine for home desktop use. | Image: Apple Apple has announced two new processors, the M6 and M5 Ultra , as well as updated Mac Mini and Mac studio machines powered by them. The new machines are already available for preorder directly from Apple, with shipping for most configurations starting on September 22nd, 2026. The Mac Mini starts at $899, $300 more than the M4-equipped base model from 2024, and the Mac Studio starts at $2,499, the same price as the current M4 Max model. The announcement comes just a few weeks ahead of
Global
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?
Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.
Markets
Why AMD can beat rivals Intel and Nvidia in the market for data-center CPUs
The chip maker is strongly positioned to gain share in the market for data-center CPUs and to see profit from revenue, a Raymond James analyst says.
Technology
Why Meta’s stock could see a 50% rally, thanks to an overlooked AI wild card
An ongoing shortage of compute could provide Meta with the opportunity to sell its capacity for a big premium.
Global
Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes
Global
Wife of US soldier deported after Trump rollback on military family protections
Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo, deported to Honduras, is latest military spouse to face removal amid Trump 2.0 The wife of an active-duty US soldier was deported on Monday to her native Honduras , according to her family and the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo is at least the seventh spouse or parent of an active-duty US soldier to be deported under the immigration crackdown during Donald Trump ’s second presidency. Continue reading...
Markets
Willis Towers Watson Accuses Lockton of ‘Smash and Grab’ of Construction Team
Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson (WTW) is accusing rival Lockton Companies and 18 former employees of WTW’s Northeast construction insurance team of engineering a “smash and grab” operation that began on August 19. On that day, 18 members of WTW’s …
Global
With gas stuck above $4, U.S. consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July.
Technology
Woody Allen’s New Madrid-Set Movie Comes With Millions in Public Funding — and a Few Strings Attached
Over the past two decades, Woody Allen has delivered a string of cinematic love letters to Europe — from Barcelona to Rome to Paris — some of them carrying the glossy allure of tourist postcards. His late-career focus on Europe intensified after his already divisive profile in Hollywood took a hit when longstanding sexual abuse […]
Global
Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms and flooding forecast
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday.
Culture
Zip Wire review – cancer-curing scientist is on the hook for cable-dangle thriller
This nonsensical film sees an OCD-afflicted scientist fending off assassins while hanging from an aerial wire, and fails to get pulses racing for even a minute In this silly, low-adrenaline thriller, the title star is a rickety old zip wire bolted into the side of a mountain in the Italian Dolomites that was never intended for human use. It was constructed in the first world war to sling weapons and supplies hundreds of feet down the valley – and is still used to get the occasional goat off the mountain. But for the second half of this film, a world-famous British research scientist with an extreme fear of heights dangles from it, fighting off highly skilled assassins in increasingly preposterous ways. The scientist is Amy (MyAnna Buring); she has discovered a cure for lung cancer, and her drive is explained in syrupy hospital-ward flashbacks to her mother dying when she was a teenager.
Technology
mk2 Films Launches Sales on Venice Gaza Documentary ‘NAZA’
The new doc from 'No Other Land' directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor was a late edition to the Venice competition line-up.
Technology
‘Backrooms’ Sets HBO Max Streaming Release Date
After overtaking “Marty Supreme” to become A24’s highest-grossing film to date, “Backrooms” will be available to stream on HBO Max starting Sept. 25. Starring Renate Reinsve (“Sentimental Value,” “The Worst Person in the World”) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave,” “Dirty Pretty Things”), director Kane Parsons adapted his popular web series about liminal spaces […]
Technology
‘Donnie Darko’ Sequel Book to Release This Year From Filmmaker Richard Kelly; Cover and Teaser Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
It’s a very, very mad world: A book sequel to the 2001 cult classic film “Donnie Darko” will be releasing later this year from filmmaker Richard Kelly and Range Literary Publishing. Titled, “The Philosophy of Time Travel,” the approximately 800-page book will take place in 1988, in the immediate aftermath of the original film, which […]
Culture
‘Environmental violence’: inside the fight to save indigenous land from becoming a nuclear dumping ground
New documentary To Use a Mountain spotlights the pain and triumph of resisting government efforts to turn parts of rural US into disposal sites Nuclear energy was supposed to be our salvation, humanity’s chance to retool technology first conceived as a weapon of mass destruction into an engine of limitless prosperity. But even as the industry touted nuclear fission as an economic game-changer (never mind the astronomical startup costs ), a safety paragon (never mind the spills at Chornobyl , Three Mile Island and Fukushima ) and harmless fodder for an American comedy institution (never mind that glowing rod on Homer’s back or the three-eyed fish), there was no getting around the matter of what to do with all the toxic waste (never mind nuclear’s claimed green credentials). The stagnant state of that dirty business brought Casey Carter, the director of the new avant-garde documentary call
Technology
‘It looked stunning on Joanna Lumley!’: 10 writers on their biggest hair disaster
From bowl cuts to extreme mullets, punk dos to bad dye jobs, a terrible hairstyle can never be forgotten – even decades after it has grown out It’s the late 1990s. Big, round, feathered fringes are a huge deal at my primary school. Most of my friends have one, influenced by Britney Spears or Emma Bunton. I, too, have a fringe. Mine, as you can see, appears more inspired by Kevin Keegan circa 1993. Continue reading...
Technology
‘It’s the ultimate regifting’: My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?
“The property is very old and requires significant ongoing maintenance.”
Global
‘Like smoking a cigarette’: Indonesia chokes on haze as blazes intensify amid super ‘El Niño’
In Indonesia’s Kalimantan, fires have ravaged tens of thousands of acres, with suffocating smoke reaching Malaysia and putting Singapore on alert Suwadi can barely see five metres in front of him when he steps outside his home in Indonesian Borneo. Each breath, he says, feels “like smoking a cigarette”. Continue reading...
Culture
‘My way to escape reality’: LensCulture street photography awards 2026 winners – in pictures
From pre-dawn Vietnam to cats scaling walls, the scenes in these prize-winning photographs show how the everyday can become mysterious, poetic and surreal Continue reading...
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‘NAZA’ Documentary From ‘No Other Land’ Directors Acquired by MK2 Films Ahead of Venice Film Festival Premiere
French sales company MK2 Films has boarded “NAZA,” the new hot-button documentary from “No Other Land” directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor that was added on Monday to the Venice Film Festival competition lineup. The doc, which was shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, shows “in detail the systems behind Israel’s calculated […]
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‘Never seen this level of objection’: Scotland pushes back against datacentre boom
Holyrood ‘inching towards moratorium’ amid concerns over massive proposed developments in Auchtertool and beyond In a village 21 miles north of Edinburgh, a real estate consultancy plans to build a datacentre larger than the village itself – 35 metres high, with an area larger than 100 football pitches. Billed as the second-biggest datacentre in the world, the development in Auchertool, Fife, has attracted 1,600 objections. Continue reading...
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Reveals Season 6 Release Date, First Look at New London Setting (TV News Roundup)
“Only Murders in the Building” has set a release date for Season 6 on Hulu, but the crime-solving trio will not be in the building. Season 6 of the show takes a trip over the pond as “Only Murders in London.” The season premieres Dec. 8 on Hulu with new episodes on Tuesdays. Charles (Steve […]
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‘Pride’ Musical to Transfer to Bridge Theatre From November; Director Says Bigger Venue Means the ‘Comedy Will Really Benefit From More People Watching’
“Pride,” the joy-filled British musical based on the true story of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), will transfer to London’s Bridge Theatre from Nov. 12, following sold-out seasons at Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre and the National Theatre’s Dorfman space. The production will mark the inaugural show at the Bridge Theatre, a 900-seat venue on […]
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‘Robocop’ TV Series Casts Dan Stevens in Lead Role
Dan Stevens is set for the title role in the “Robocop” TV series at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has confirmed. The show was originally announced in July at the streamer. Prime Video has given the show an eight-episode order. The project has been in development since Amazon acquired MGM in 2022, with Amazon looking to […]
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‘The whole world is becoming rightwing and anti-gay’: William Yang on 60 years of capturing LGBTQ+ life
Yang has taken more than 500,000 photographs since he first moved to Sydney in the late 1960s and now devotes most of his time to untangling the past As a young adult, William Yang discovered that his family’s story was actually a murder mystery. His uncle, William Fang Yuen, was killed by an employee on the family’s farm in far north Queensland in 1922, but his mother refused to tell him the full story. In 1990, he travelled to Innisfail in search of the truth. One aunt told Yang that his uncle and the worker had got into a fight over a gambling debt, and the worker had stabbed him to death with a spear. A cousin said a gang was involved. A local woman, who had been a child at the time, remembered it as a card game gone wrong. Continue reading...
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‘Variety Confidential’ Podcast Releases Special Episode Diving Into the Business of True Crime Storytelling
As the true crime content space continues to grow, both in documentary and audio formats, top producers, filmmakers and network executives behind shows like “Quiet on Set,” “The Fall of Diddy” and “House of Hammer” joined Variety‘s Kate Aurthur, Emily Longeretta and Ethan Shanfeld for a special episode of Variety‘s “Variety Confidential” podcast. The voices […]
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‘Why isn’t there hip-hop in 3/4 time?’: the groups reinventing a Polish folk dance for the modern age
The oberek is a traditional dance beloved of state folk ensembles – but a new generation of musicians is reconfiguring its music into wild new forms, merging folk steps with electronics and the sound of Chicago footwork It’s 6pm on the first day of OFF festival in Katowice, and a crowd is gathering in front of one of the stages to watch newcomers Tercet Imperial. Sporting disco outfits of nylon jackets, tracksuits and Chicago Bulls caps, keyboardist Piotr Zabrodzki deploys resonant acid melodies, while drummer Jan Emil Młynarski plays a rapid, irregular rhythm that brings to mind the scattergun beats of footwork, the ghetto-house subgenre that grew out of Chicago in the late 90s. Not many of those jerking their limbs to the music in front of the stage are likely to realise that they are listening to a distinctly Polish sound: that of the oberek, a traditional dance in triple meter whose